Wikivoyage enwikivoyage https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.5 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wikivoyage Wikivoyage talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk Event Event talk 0 416 5289124 5243905 2026-06-07T16:35:23Z Mrkstvns 144844 incorrect dead link tag - verified existing link works 5289124 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Ajaccio banner.jpg}} [[File:Ajaccio Bon Sta.jpg|thumb|Marble statue of Napoléon Bonaparte in Ajaccio]] '''Ajaccio''' ([[Corsican phrasebook|Corsican]]: ''Aiacciu'') is the capital of the [[France|French]] Mediterranean island of [[Corsica]], home to 71,000 people (2019). It is a sun-kissed tourist town with frequent visits by cruise ships. It has a boardwalk along its attractive coastline, with excellent restaurants and lots of Napoleon-related sites. ==Understand== Although the coastline of Ajaccio and its natural harbour was almost certainly visited many times in antiquity, the development of a proper city did not happen until the late 1400s when the Genoese built a citadel that still stands to this day and serves as a military installation for the French army. After most of Corsica was conquered by the French in the 1700s, Ajaccio remained a Genoese territory until the late 1760s. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleone di Buonaparte) was born in Ajaccio in 1769 just after the city became the capital of Corsica. Although from mostly Italian-Corsican heritage, Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French military to become the leader of France and then Emperor. For a time he also ruled most of Europe. Ajaccio was one of the last cities to become French in Europe, but it was the first French city to be liberated in 1943 following the fall of the Third Republic in 1940. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist office | alt= | url=http://www.ajaccio-tourisme.com | email= | address=3 bd Roi Jérôme | lat= 41.919287625 | long= 8.73803090852 | directions= | phone=+33 4 95 51 53 03 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport | alt={{IATA|AJA}} | url=http://www.2a.cci.fr/Aeroport-Napoleon-Bonaparte-Ajaccio.html | email= | address= | lat=41.923889 | long=8.8025 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport | image=Aéroport Ajaccio Corse.jpg | wikidata=Q583453 |lastedit=2023-12-13| content='''[http://www.aircorsica.com/ Air Corsica]''', an Air France subsidiary, is the main airline serving Corsica and AJA. Most of Air Corsica/Air France flights depart from [[Paris-Orly]], Nice and Marseilles airports throughout the year. Many more French cities are served during the summer season (April–October). Flights can be surprisingly expensive, and often, taking the ferry makes more economic sense, especially when you figure in the cost of taking a car on the ferry versus renting a car once in Corsica. EasyJet and Volotea offer direct flights to the city from Paris, other French and European cities. In addition, companies such as Norwegian and Transavia operate flights from French and European cities during the summer season (April-October). }} Ajaccio International Airport is 20 minutes by bus of public transport from city center. Expect a taxi to cost €25-30 (Nov 2023). Muvitarra Bus 8 serves the airport and one-way fare is {{EUR|4.50}}. A cheaper way to go to the city is Bus 12 last stop Capitello (summer 2012) which is 250 m from the airport (continue straight from the airport bus stop of number 8 as if the bus was going straight between the rent-a-car garages, and not turning left to pass between the rent-a-car offices and parking) which runs to the Gare d'Ajaccio (train station), and costs {{EUR|1.10}}, however it is not advertised by Tourist Information at all. ===By ferry=== There are direct ferry routes to Ajaccio from [[Marseille]], [[Nice]], [[Toulon]], and [[Ciutadella]]. Companies operating ferry boats are [https://www.corsica-ferries.co.uk/ Corsica Ferries], [http://www.lameridionale.com/ La Meridionale]. Summer seasons are generally busy, and thus it is advisable to book in advance. ===By train=== A single railway line connects Ajaccio with [[Bastia]] (3½ hours and around {{EUR|22}}) on the island's east coast via [[Corte]]. The main railway station, {{go | name=Gare d'Ajaccio | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.927468 | long=8.738994 | directions=about {{m|500}} north of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Gare d'Ajaccio | image=Ajaccio station 2012.JPG | wikidata=Q1772418 | content=[https://cf-corse.corsica/ Chemins de Fer de Corse] operates trains from Bastia and Calvi. }} ===By bus=== There are frequent [http://www.corsicabus.org/busAjaccio/index.html bus routes] from various destinations in Corsica. Most arrive at the bus station directly adjacent to the main cruise ship and ferry terminal at Quai L'Herminier. Many city bus lines stop in front of the bus station, and it is easily walkable from the main train station. ===By cruise ship=== Several cruise lines have port stops in Ajaccio. Larger cruise ships generally dock at Quai de croisières, in the center of the harbor, close to the ferry terminal and the main market (Marcatu d’Aiacciu or Marché d’Ajaccio). == Get around == {{mapframe | 41.925 | 8.740 | height=500 | width=600 | zoom=14 }} ==See== [[File:Ajaccio cathedrale interieur.jpg|thumb|Interior of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta d'Ajaccio]] *{{see | name=Napoleon's House | alt=Maison Bonaparte | url=http://www.musee-maisonbonaparte.fr/ | email= | address= | lat=41.9179 | long=8.7383 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Maison Bonaparte | image=Ajaccio MN1JPG.jpg | wikidata=Q3124818 | content=House where Napoleon Bonaparte was born. Now a museum. }} *{{see | name=Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.ajaccio.fr/Monuments-et-architectures_a11.html | email= | address= | lat=41.917495 | long=8.737961 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ajaccio Cathedral | image=Ajaccio cathedrale facade.jpg | wikidata=Q2437680 | content=Church of Ste. Marie. }} *{{see | name= Church of St Erasme | lat= 41.9164582967 | long= 8.73852905628 | content= }} *{{see | name=Citadel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.9165074495 | long=8.74051749327 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-10 | content=The Citadel was founded in 1492. Its current Genoese appearance dates to some time after 1559. You can only admire the exterior, as it remains a military base out-of-bounds to the public. }} *{{see | name= Harbour station | lat= 41.9213017912 | long= 8.73949909415 | content= }} * {{see | name=Musee Fesch | alt= | url=https://www.musee-fesch.com/ | email= | address=50 rue du Cardinal Fesch | lat=41.921667 | long=8.738333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price={{EUR|10}} | wikidata=Q2483597 | lastedit=2017-10-10 | content=14th- to 19th-century Italian art collection amassed by Napoleon's uncle, Cardinal Fesch. Includes works by Titian, Raphael & Botticelli. }} * {{see | name=Filitosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.747222 | long=8.871389 | directions=20 km south of Ajaccio off highway T40 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apr-Oct 09:00 to sunset | price={{EUR|9}}, children under 8 free | wikipedia=Filitosa | image=Fortificații la Filitosa.JPG | wikidata=Q1025950 | lastedit=2023-11-05 | content=Prehistoric (mostly Bronze Age) settlement with standing stones and small museum. Easiest visited from Ajaccio, but also an easy day-trip from Bonifacio or Porto Vecchio. Other notable standing stones in the area are at Palaggiu and Stanfari. Restaurant on site. }} ==Do== * '''Football:''' [https://ac-ajaccio.corsica/ AC Ajaccio] were relegated in 2023 so they now play soccer in Ligue 2, the second tier in France. Their home ground {{marker | type=do | name=Stade François Coty | lat=41.9309 | long=8.7766 }} (capacity 10,400) is 2 km east of town centre. * {{do | name=Take the train to Bocognano | alt= | url=https://cf-corse.corsica/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€11.20 return; tickets can only be purchased at the station the day of the train — no online or advance sales | lastedit=2023-10-28 | content=The train from the Gare d'Ajaccio leaves daily at 07:41 and takes under an hour through forests and past mountains to get to Bocognano, a village with an alpine feel, a few restaurants and bars, a couple of boulangeries, and a spectacular view of the mountains. There are hiking trails in the area (check the board beside the ''mairie''. Or you can just have a coffee, enjoy the view, and return on the 10:49 train to Ajaccio. Hikers can take an 18:30 train back. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Le 20123 | alt= | url=http://www.20123.fr/ | email= | address=2 rue du Roi de Rome | lat=41.91797 | long=8.73736 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open every evening. Closed Mondays in winter | price=Four-course set menu, {{EUR|33}} | lastedit=2017-11-06 | content=Simple dishes cooked in a traditional "grandmother style". }} * {{eat | name=Mani | alt= | url=http://www.mani.fr | email= | address=7 rue du Roi de Rome | lat=41.91785 | long=8.73810 | directions= | phone=+33 4 95 50 10 42 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-06 | content=Sophisticated bistrot serving Corsican food with modern panache. }} * {{eat|name=Ajaccio Market (in English), Marcatu d’Aiacciu (in Corsican) or Marché d’Ajaccio (in French)|lastedit=22 February 2026|content=Central market selling French cheeses, charcuterie, olives, oranges, and zucchini in season. Close to the cruise ship port.}} ==Drink== * Look for local red or rosé wines with "Ajaccio AOC" on the label, or enjoy a Aperol Spritz. There are a wide variety of wine bars, brasseries, and cafes. Avoid the touristy Irish and English pubs. Drink responsibly. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Dauphin | alt= | url=http://www.ledauphinhotel.com/ | email= | address=11, Boulevard Sampiero F | lat=41.92451 | long=8.73886 | directions= | phone=+33 495 21 12 94 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=40 comfortable rooms. }} ==Cope== ===Consulates=== * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email= | address=6 Quai Napoleon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 49-521-9137 | tollfree= | fax=+33 49-521-9137 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | alt= | url= | email= | address=8 Place du Général de Gaulle, Residence Diamant 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 49-550-3734 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 09:00-14:00, Sa Su closed | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | alt= | url= | email= | address=38, cours Lucien Bonaparte | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 49-521-2843 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-05-13 | content= }} == Connect == As of June 2022, Ajaccio has 5G from all French carriers. The Post Office is at 13 Cr Napoléon, West of and up the hill from the Cruise Dock and Market (see "Eat"), and north of the Cathedral of the Assumption (see "See"). Buildings, streets, and sidewalks are ''not'' necessarily disability accessible. There are steep slopes on the hills. Some streets are actually steps or stairs, and many are cobblestone. There are ''no'' buses by the docks or close to the major sites. However, there are several bus lines, on Cr Napoléon and Bl Albert 1er, that connect with the train station (Gare Ajaccio), beaches (plage), restaurants, bars, and hotels. == Go next == Either head south towards [[Porto Vecchio]] or [[Bonifacio]], or inland via [[Corte]] to points north. {{geo|41.9267|8.7369}} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Corsica}} 20wmy3823reu1kmjbleehe72byvqz4t 0 483 5289117 5258525 2026-06-07T16:20:39Z Mrkstvns 144844 fix dead link 5289117 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Alacati WV banner.jpg}} '''Alaçatı''' (pronounced ''aa-LAA-chaa-tuh'') is a small town on the [[Central Aegean]] coast of Turkey, on the peninsula projecting from Izmir towards Çeşme. In 2022 the population was just over 10,000. == Understand == This town was a port called Agrilia (''Αγριλιά'', "wild olive tree") and settled by Greeks until the First World War. Many then fled inter-ethnic violence or were killed, but 14,000 remained to be deported in 1923 under the Treaty of Lausanne. That diaspora went to Athens or the Greek islands or beyond, founding several settlements called New Alatsata or similar - there's even one in Boston USA. Their place was taken by ethnic Turks or Muslims deported from the Balkans. Alaçatı port languished in the late 20th century as vessels outgrew it, but from the 1990s it attracted boho leisure visitors. It's now firmly on the map as a windsurfing resort. == Get in == {{mapframe | 38.290 | 26.374 | height=550 | width=550 | zoom=14 }} For long-distance travel by plane, road or train, head first to [[Izmir]], 72 km east of Alaçatı. Highway D300 runs from Izmir through Urla to Alaçatı and [[Çeşme]]. It's now supplemented by O-32 motorway (toll) so driving only takes 45 min. Havaş bus runs from Izmir Airport ({{IATA|ADB}}) every couple of hours to Çeşme, and picks up / drops off at Alaçatı. [https://www.cesmeseyahat.net/ Çeşme Seyahat] buses run from Izmir main bus station every 90 min or so, heading for Çeşme. Dolmuşes and local buses 760 and 903 ply frequently between Alaçatı, the north beach of Ilıca, and Çeşme. They make several stops in town, Süren is the most central. {{marker | name=Alaçatı Terminal | type=go | lat=38.2788 | long=26.3801 }} is the miserable place where you arrive by buses heading to Çeşme, not so much dropped off as jettisoned. It's at the O-32 junction, 1-2 km south of the main town. No passenger facilities but dolmuşes and taxis wait here. == Get around == From the north beach at Ilıca through town to the south windsurfing beach is over 10 km, so take a dolmuş. == See == [[Image:Cesme-streets.JPG | thumb | 300px | Old town architecture ]] * '''Old town''' has cobbled streets lined by well-preserved Greek stone buildings. * {{ marker | name=Windmills | type=see | lat=38.2862 | long=26.3741 }} stand in a line of four on a knoll midtown. == Do == * '''[[Çeşme | Ilıca]]''' the beach strip to the north is a geothermal area with several spas. * '''Windsurfing''' is in the south bay, where the lee of the peninsula abates the onshore breeze and stills the waves. * '''Beaches''' stretch south along the bay. * '''[https://www.oasisaquapark.com/ Oasis Aqua Park]''' is northeast corner of town on 6095th Sk 12, open Su 10:00-18:00. == Buy == * Stores are strung along Atatürk Blv, typically open daily 09:00-21:00. * The street market is on 3000th Sk on Saturday 08:00-19:00. == Eat == * Kemalpaşa Cd is the main eating strip. * Kumru is a style of sandwich popular around Izmir, typically with cheese, tomato and spicy sausage. == Drink == Alaçatı has enough western tourists to support free-standing pubs, though the distinction from cafes isn't always obvious. Hops Irish Pub is at the corner of Kemalpaşa Cd and 1026th / 1052nd Sks. Wine is grown around Urla further east on the peninsula. == Sleep == [[File:Alaçatı değirmenler 03.jpg | thumb | 300px | Windmills stand mid-town ]] * {{sleep | name=Alaçatı Taş Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.tasotel.com/ | email= | address=Kemalpaşa Cd 132 | lat=38.2852 | long=26.3794 | directions=corner of 3009th Sk | phone=+90 531 669 9099 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 10,000 TL | lastedit=2025-05-20 | content=Charming central hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Imerek Otel | url= | email= | address=3048th Sk 11 | lat= | long= | directions=100 m northwest of Alaçatı Taş | phone=+90 542 183 2184 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-05-20 | content=Clean hotel in an old stone house, some rooms cramped. }} * {{sleep | name=Yukari Sokak | alt= | url=https://www.yukarisokak.com | email=alacati@yukarisokak.com | address=1031st Sk 2 | lat=38.2848 | long=26.3732 | directions=off Kemalpaşa Cd | phone=+90 232 716 7151 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 5000 TL | lastedit=2025-05-20 | content=Pleasant little hotel in a trad stone building. }} * {{sleep | name=Alacati Kapari Otel | url=https://www.alacatikapariotel.com/ | email= | address=8024th Sk 4 | lat=38.2578 | long=26.3792 | directions= | phone=+90 232 716 0674 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 5000 TL | lastedit=2025-05-20 | content=Pleasant hotel near the marina with 22 rooms, pool, fitness centre, jacuzzi and spa. }} == Connect == Alaçatı and the highways between Izmir and Çeşme have 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of May 2025, 5G has not rolled out in Turkey. == Go next == * [[Çeşme]] is the port at the tip of the peninsula, with an old castle. * [[Chios]] is the Greek island seen from Çeşme, an hour by ferry. * [[Izmir]] is a bustling modern city with good museums. * [[Ephesus]] to the south is must-see, an extensive and well-preserved Roman city. {{routebox | image1=E881-TR.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Bursa]] | minorl1='''[[Izmir]]''' | directionr1=S | majorr1=ENDS | minorr1='''[[Çeşme]]''' | image2=D300-TR.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=W | majorl2=ENDS | minorl2='''[[Çeşme]]''' | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Afyonkarahisar]] | minorr2='''[[Izmir]]''' | image5=Sign EV8.svg | imagesize5=22 | directionl5=N | majorl5=[[Dikili]] | minorl5=[[Çeşme]] | directionr5=S | majorr5=[[Selçuk]] | minorr5=[[Ephesus]] | link5=EuroVelo cycling routes }} {{geo | 38.281 | 26.374}} {{IsPartOf | Central Aegean}} {{usablecity}} 1ke8had0hr5b82xmo8bwqtgxsfi7aj8 0 494 5289348 5007081 2026-06-08T08:20:13Z Waysi32 2418585 Converted into markers as well. 5289348 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Itinerary banner.jpg}} This short section of the [[Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail]] is found in [[Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park]]. It is a 5.1-km return walk with a variable trail surface, ranging from easy boardwalk and beach walking to rough lava rubble where sturdy footwear is needed. The route has a high elevation of 6 feet, a low elevation of 1 foot, and total climbing of 17 feet. ==Understand== ==Prepare== ==Get in== Access the trail from the gate located in Honokohau Marina. From Palani Road in [[Kailua-Kona]], drive 2.3 miles northwest on Highway 19. Turn left on Kealakehe Parkway and drive 0.4 miles to the entrance to the marina. Turn right, and drive 0.3 miles. The national park gate is on the right just before the road makes a sharp left turn. There is a large parking lot adjacent to the gate. ==Walk== {{Mapframe}} The hike starts at the {{Marker|counter=n|name=National Park entry gate|type=go|lat=19.671100000|long=-156.023633333}} (6 ft) adjacent to Honokohau Marina. Walk through the gate and turn immediately left on the dirt road. After 100 meters, you come to an {{Marker|counter=n|name=interpretive sign|type=see|lat=19.671066667|long=-156.024150000}} (6 ft) explaining the general features of the park. Park brochures are available here. Pick one up as it will provide useful information on the things you will see along the way. The trail bends to the right here onto a slightly rougher surface, but it is still easy to walk. After 200 meters, you reach a {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail junction|type=go|lat=19.671883333|long=-156.025516667}} (2 ft). Go to the right. After 300 meters, another {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail junction with restrooms|type=go|lat=19.672866667|long=-156.025533333}} (4 ft) is reached. There are restrooms here. The trail to the right is labelled "Ala Hele Ike Hawai'i" on the printed version of the park brochure and "Ala Mauka-Makai" on the online version. Whatever the correct name of the trail, it leads to the visitor center. Turn left to head out onto the shore. Follow the shoreline to your right. After 600 meters, by some {{Marker|counter=n|name=remains of structures in the water|type=see|lat=19.674950000|long=-156.026166667}} (3 ft), the rocky shore gives way to a wide expanse of beach. There will be a few beach-goers of various sorts here, but it is never crowded, even on a holiday long weekend. Choose your own way across the sand around the bay. The sand is loose, and the slope of the beach is steep, leading to slow going. After 700 meters, you reach {{Marker|counter=n|name='Aimakapa Fishpond|type=see|lat=19.675650000|long=-156.026216667}} (3 ft), located behind the beach. The beach dune is only a few feet high, but it shelters the pond, and can provide a huge contrast from the cool breezy environment of the shore. Watch for a variety of waterbirds on and around the pond. After 1.1 km, there is an {{Marker|counter=n|name=unidentified beach structure|type=see|lat=19.677983333|long=-156.028750000}} (1 ft) in the lower side of the beach. It's not clear what it is, but it appears to be more recent than the other ruins that abound in the park. There appears to be a trail off the beach to the right here, but it dead-ends quickly. Continue along the beach. After 1.2 km, you reach the {{Marker|counter=n|name=end of the beach|type=go|lat=19.678150000|long=-156.029300000}} (1 ft). The trail continues along the top of a square stone wall, then soon turns inland, entering the trees at the {{Marker|counter=n|name=inland turn into the trees|type=go|lat=19.678900000|long=-156.030333333}} (2 ft). Up to this point, any kind of footwear would be fine, but the trail now proceeds a distance on some loose lava rubble, and sturdy footwear is required. After 1.3 km, you find a {{Marker|counter=n|name=gap in an old lava wall|type=go|lat=19.679400000|long=-156.030266667}} (2 ft). The trail is unclear here. Stay on the left, seaward, side of the wall. While the trail winds in and out of the trees, there is a large field of 'a'a on your right. This is a portion of the 1801 flow from the eruption of Hualalai. There are many structures built within the lava field out of local chunks of lava. One is a {{Marker|counter=n|name=long straight lava wall|type=see|lat=19.679916667|long=-156.031300000}} (2 ft) running perpendicular to the trail after 1.5 km. After 1.7 km, an {{Marker|counter=n|name=apparent trail junction|type=go|lat=19.681300000|long=-156.031750000}} (5 ft) is reached. Stay to the left. After 1.9 km, a {{Marker|counter=n|name=signed trail junction|type=go|lat=19.682500000|long=-156.032883333}} (3 ft) is found. The trail to the right is Ale Hele Hu'e Hu'e. It connects to the Mamalahoa trail and can be used to form a loop through the visitor center parking lot. Continue straight ahead to stay on Ala Kahakai. Short trails giving access to the shoreline branch left at the {{Marker|counter=n|name=first shoreline access trail|type=go|lat=19.682983333|long=-156.033083333}} (3 ft) and the {{Marker|counter=n|name=second shoreline access trail|type=go|lat=19.683866667|long=-156.033250000}} (4 ft). After 2.3 km, you reach the {{Marker|counter=n|name=picnic area|type=do|lat=19.686033333|long=-156.032733333}} (4 ft). There are restrooms here. At the north end of the picnic area is an {{Marker|counter=n|name=Kaloko Fishpond interpretive sign|type=see|lat=19.686700000|long=-156.032683333}} (4 ft) describing the Kaloko Fishpond. Restoration of the retaining wall using traditional Hawai'ian methods is still in progress, but you may walk out onto the restored portion of the kuapa, or fishpond wall, and marvel at its construction. Because the wall is composed of unshaped lava rocks fitted together without mortar, there is the potential for the edges to be unstable. For the sake of the integrity of the wall and your own safety, stay back from the edge. Kaloko Fishpond is the northern turnaround point for this hike. It would actually make a nicer starting and ending point than the way I have described this trail, but the access road is gravel, and therefore forbidden to almost all rental car users. Retrace your steps now to the trail junction. Along the way, you may have noticed a constant fringe of clouds and rain along the slopes of Hualalai. This is caused by daytime convection drawing cool, moist air off of the ocean as the sun warms the land, combined with the orographic lift effect of the mountain. It probably looks like it's going to rain on you at any minute, but it probably won't. When you reach the trail junction, turn right to head out to Honokohau Beach and the 'Ai'opio Fishtrap. The crumbling fishtrap walls create a sheltered lagoon that is protected from the surf, and therefore ideal for swimming. The small beach here is usually more crowded than the larger beach you crossed earlier. As you enter the beach area, 4.5 km from the start of the hike, you will see a {{Marker|counter=n|name=Halau|type=see|lat=19.671400000|long=-156.025933333}} (1 ft), or long house. Continue around the beach to the {{Marker|counter=n|name=Heiau|type=see|lat=19.670683333|long=-156.026750000}} (2 ft), or temple. A traditional Hawai'ian altar stands here, and Hawai'ians often bring offerings to this traditionally sacred place. Please be respectful. When you are ready, retrace your steps to the trail junction and keep right to return to the starting point, a total of 5.1 km. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{outlineitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} spv1r9oszvxgclny7n9ts3p2unhyohx 0 515 5289115 5264644 2026-06-07T16:18:53Z Mrkstvns 144844 fix dead link 5289115 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Alanya''' is a large resort in [[Pamphylia]] on the Mediterranean coast of [[Turkey]], with a population of 364,180 in 2022. It's a modern town but dominated by its ancient citadel, with a long beach strip either side. == Understand == Much of Turkey's coastline is rugged, with only small coves for harbours and inland access, but from Antalya to Alanya and further east is the low coastal plain of Pamphylia. It's narrow, hemmed in by the Taurus Mountains, but has attracted settlers from prehistoric times to the modern era of Airbuses and Boeings. "Pamphylia" means land of many peoples, and each of them has occupied the defensible crag here and given it a different name. The Luwians called it Korakassa or "protruding city" for the way the crag divides the long sweep of beach, and then it was Coracesium then Kalonoros. When the Seljuks captured it in the 13th century under Sultan Alaeddin Kayqubad I, some savvy courtier renamed it Alaiye after him, so it only remained for Atatürk to enjoy an overnight stay in 1935 and tweak the name to Alanya. Modern tour operators call it "Antalya Region Alanya" from the airport you fly into: this entity stretches for over 20 km either side of town. == Get in == {{mapframe | 36.540 | 31.990 | height=500 | width=550 | zoom=14 }} Antalya Airport ({{IATA|AYT}}) 125 km west is the usual arrival point for international visitors. Those on package holidays are bussed straight to their hotels. Otherwise take tram 1A (every 15min) from Terminal 1 to the tram stop Cırnık, cross the bridge and take a bus (every 30min) from the bus stop called "Serik Cd-1" to Alanya. Gazipaşa–Alanya Airport ({{IATA|GZP}}) is 30 km southeast of town and has flights from Istanbul (IST and SAW) and Ankara, plus a few budget carriers. The [https://havas.net/en/bus-services Havaş] shuttle from the airport to Alanya is available for every arriving flight. The fare is 165 TL (Feb 2024). For the way back there are about 5 departures per day. Buses from Istanbul run every hour or so and take 13 hours to Alanya; they may run via [[Afyon]] or via [[Bolu]] and [[Konya]]. In 2023 an adult single is about 800 TL. From Ankara they take 9 hours via Konya, from Izmir 8 hours via Denizli (for Pamukkale), and from Adana 9 hours via Mersin and Antalya. From [[Nevşehir]] (for Cappadocia) they take 9 hours via Konya, where you may have to change. Operators on these routes include [https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/ Metro Turizm], [https://www.pamukkale.com.tr/ Pamukkale] and Flixbus. Another route from Istanbul or Ankara is to take the YHT fast train to Konya, which connects with buses to Antalya and Alanya, taking 6 hours. Buses from [[Antalya]] run every 30 min and take two hours, for a fare of 150 TL (Feb 2024). Operators include [https://alanyalilar.com.tr/ Alanyalilar] and [https://www.guneyakdeniz.com/ Güney Akdeniz], the long-distance bus lines don't offer tickets for this short hop. From Side or Manavgat take a dolmuş. {{marker | name=Alanya Otogar | type=go | lat=36.5543 | long=31.9778 }} is 2 km west of town centre. It has ticket offices and toilets, and is reasonably clean and efficient. From [[Kyrenia]] ("Girne") in Northern Cyprus, there's sometimes a fast-cat foot-passenger ferry, but it's not sailing in 2023. Travel instead via [[Taşucu]] on the summer fast-cat or year-round car ferry. With your own boat, Alanya is not a Port of Entry into Turkey, so if you arrive from Cyprus or other foreign waters, you need to clear immigration and customs at Taşucu to the east or Antalya to the west. == Get around == '''Walking''' is the best option in the town centre. Dolmuşes ply all the main streets, flag them down anywhere, or join others attempting to do so. '''[https://alanyateleferik.com.tr/ Alanya Teleferik]''' is a gondola cable car from Sultan Alaadin Cd (Damlataş station) by the beach to Ehdemek (Kale station) at the top of the citadel. It runs continuously daily from 09:30 to 23:00, and the ride takes five minutes. A round trip is 500 TL{{Go|lastedit=2023-07-01}} == See == [[File:Alanya Castle (1).JPG | thumb | 300px | Looking west from the Citadel ]] * '''The Citadel''' (''Kale'') occupies the headland between the port and beaches. Most of the area is free to stroll, and you only pay for ''İç Kale'' the inner castle. This obvious defensive position has been occupied since prehistory and was fortified in Roman and Byzantine times, but what you see now is a Seljuk bastion built from 1220 AD. Houses, shops and other buildings have sprung up within the citadel walls. Kale Cd the road up from town is a 3 km zigzag, and the taxis waiting near the foot are betting you can't walk it - see above for the cable-car. Near the top of the street is the Ottoman ''bedestan'' or covered market, Süleymaniye Mosque, and Ehmedek gatehouse. * {{see | name=Inner Castle | alt=İç Kale | url=https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?SectionId=ALN01&DistId=ALN | email= | address= | lat=36.5334 | long=31.9904 | directions= | phone=+90 242 513 1228 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=Adult 12 Euro | wikipedia=Alanya Castle | wikidata=Q81593 | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=This area commands great views and contains a Byzantine church, cisterns and storerooms. }} * {{marker | name=Dil Varna Burnu | type=see | lat=36.5278 | long=31.9863 }} is the precipitous promontory south of the castle. It has monastery ruins but nowadays there's no access on foot. You see it from below on boat trips, where the sport is to dive in, swim to the caves, and scramble through to the other side of the promontory where you leap in to rejoin your boat. Keep a close watch on the boatman's boy, as he's the one who knows how to shin up into the correct cave to get through. * {{see | name=Red Tower | alt=Kızıl Kule | url=https://www.alanya.bel.tr/S/417/KizilKule | email= | address=Iskele Cd 102 | lat=36.5364 | long=31.9983 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:30-17:30 | price=Adult 100 TL | wikipedia=Red Tower (Alanya) | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Redbrick hexagonal tower 33 m high, completed in 1226 by Ebu Ali Reha of Aleppo. There's a small museum display within, and you can climb the 78 steep stairs for harbour views. }} * {{see | name=Old Shipyard | alt=Tersane | url=https://www.alanya.bel.tr/S/427/Tersane | email= | address=Tersane Sk 9 | lat=36.5342 | long=31.9988 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-23:00 | price=Adult 15 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=South of the beach below the Red Tower, these are five vaulted drydocks built in 1221. }} * {{see | name=Alanya Archaeological Museum | alt= | url=https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/antalya/gezilecekyer/alanya-arkeoloji-muzesi | email= | address=İsmet Hilmi Balcı Cd 2 | lat=36.5441 | long=31.9886 | directions= | phone=+90 242 315 1228 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:30-20:00 | price=Adult 100 TL | wikidata=Q6051732 | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Small museum of local prehistory, history and crafts. }} * {{see | name=Damlataş Cave | alt= | url=https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/antalya/gezilecekyer/damlatas-magarasi | email= | address=Damlataş Cd 81 | lat=36.5423 | long=31.9882 | directions=by foot of cable car | phone=+90 242 513 0508 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:30 | price=Adult 150 TL | wikipedia=Damlataş Cave | wikidata=Q1158600 | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Richly decorated dripstone cave, discovered in 1948 during works on the harbour. The air within is very humid and laden with CO₂, which they implausibly tout as a remedy for asthma. }} * '''Other caves''' line the sea-cliffs around town, seen on boat-trips. Some are submerged and can be entered by scuba-divers - not snorkelers, as the air within them is bad. * {{see | name=Atatürk House Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Anzaklar Sk | lat=36.5492 | long=31.9996 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Closed | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Atatürk spent the night of 18 Feb 1935 here and it's been preserved as a museum, which remains closed. }} * {{see | name=Hüseyin Azakoğlu House | alt= | url=https://www.alanya.bel.tr/S/601/Huseyin-Azakoglu-Kent-Muzesi-ve-Kent-Bellegi-Merkezi | email= | address=Gazi Abdurrahman Doğuş Sk | lat= | long= | directions=100 m east of Atatürk House | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Traditional Ottoman mansion open as a museum. }} === Further out === * {{marker | name=Kızılcaşehir Castle | type=see | lat=36.5700 | long=32.0865 }} is a hill-top citadel or acropolis similar to Alanya's, but unmaintained so it's a ramshackle overgrown site. You mostly come for the views, which include the football stadium below. * {{see | name=Dim Cave | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dim Mağarası İşletmesi | lat=36.5401 | long=32.1090 | directions= | phone=+90 242 518 2275 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-17:00 | price=Adult 60 TL | lastedit=2023-07-26 | content=Extensive show-cave, a better experience than Damlataş as it's less crowded or humid. }} * {{marker | name=Dim Çayı | type=see | lat=36.552 | long=32.144 }} is a river gorge, now flooded behind a dam. Lots of picnic spots, the water is very cold. * {{marker | name=Sapadere Canyon | type=see | lat=36.5278 | long=32.3128 }} is a scenic walk to a waterfall. You pay 30 TL for access. * {{marker | name=Alara Castle | type=see | lat=36.6984 | long=31.7296 }} 37 km west of town was Byzantine, but rebuilt by the Seljuks in 1232. It teeters atop a crag, the path is clear and safe enough but unsuitable for children or those with impaired mobility. == Do == [[File:Dim Vadisi.jpg | thumb | 300px | The flooded Dim Çayı valley ]] * '''Beaches''' are sandy, stretching several km either side of the headland. * '''[https://certigotour.com/page/alanya-boat-tours Boat trips]''' sail round the headland and sea caves. There's half a dozen operators along the harbour. * '''[[Scuba diving]]:''' the caves are memorable, outside is typically Med, just rocks, eel-grass and few fish. Scuba shacks are [http://www.dolphin-dive.com/ Dolphin], Magic Dive and [https://alanyadivingcenter.com/ Alanya Diving Centre]. * '''Jeep safaris''' are based at Zambak Sk next to Alaiye Kleopatra Hotel. * '''Paragliding:''' half a dozen outfits offer this. * '''Football:''' [https://www.alanyaspor.org.tr/ Alanyaspor] play soccer in Süper Lig, the top tier. Their home ground is Kırbıyık Holding Stadium (capacity 10,800) ten km northeast of town towards Kızılcaşehir. == Buy == * '''Money:''' lots of ATMs and several banks with currency exchange in town centre. Many shops accept euros and Nordic currencies, but may have a cute idea of the exchange rate. * '''Supermarkets:''' lots of small stores open daily, Migros are the main chain here. * '''Tourist-trappy shops''' line the beachfront, selling fake everything, not worth what you haggle them down to. == Eat == [[File:Damlataş Cave.jpg | thumb | 300px | Damlataş Cave ]] : Budget places cluster around Damlataş Cave and the nearby beach. * {{eat | name=Rami Restoran | alt= | url= | email= | address=Köseoğlu Sk | lat= | long= | directions=next to museum | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Reliable friendly place for trad food. }} * {{eat | name=Sushi Co | alt= | url=https://www.sushico.com.tr/ | email= | address=İsmet Hilmi Balcı Cd 11 | lat= | long= | directions=north side of museum | phone=+90 444 7844 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11:30-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Chinese and Japanese, since you need a break from Turkish. }} * {{eat | name=Sherlock Holmes Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Damlataş Cd | lat= | long= | directions=next to museum | phone=+90 532 544 8536 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Welcoming cafe at all hours. }} * {{eat | name=Mystery Steakhouse | alt= | url= | email= | address=Damlataş Cd 71 | lat=36.5436 | long=31.99 | directions= | phone=+90 242 513 5164 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-01:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=No mystery, just good steaks and grills. }} * {{eat | name=Willi's Kneipe | alt= | url= | email= | address=Güzelyalı Cd 26/D | lat=36.5455 | long=31.986 | directions= | phone=+90 242 512 2579 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Mixed reviews for quality and service. }} * {{eat | name=Mezze Grill | alt= | url=https://mezzegrill.business.site/ | email= | address=Atatürk Blv 84 | lat=36.5459 | long=31.9912 | directions= | phone=+90 242 512 8900 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Lively place, the mixed grill is great value. }} * {{eat | name=Şehzade Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kale Arkası Sk 14/A | lat=36.545 | long=31.9915 | directions= | phone=+90 242 512 4535 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-00:00, Su 11:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Good food in town centre, wide menu choice.<br />. }} * {{eat | name=Gül Pide Restoran | alt= | url= | email= | address=Gemicioğlu Sk 14/A | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Şehzade | phone=+90 533 383 0544 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Speedy filling pide. }} == Drink == * A dozen pubs cluster near the harbour. == Sleep == [[File:Alanya06-bazylek.jpg | thumb | 300px | Kızılkule, the Red Tower ]] : Prices quoted are for individual travellers. But as elsewhere along this coast, many visitors are on packages, in effect paying the same room rate but getting a free return flight from North Europe. * {{sleep | name=Sunpark Garden | alt= | url=https://sunparkhotels.com/sunpark-garden-hotel/ | email= | address=Sugözü Cd 34 | lat=36.5506 | long=31.9958 | directions= | phone=+90 242 519 1545 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2000 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Comfy place 1 km inland from beach, good activities for children. }} * {{sleep | name=Mayflower Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmayflower.com/ | email= | address=Sugözü Cd 2A | lat=36.5476 | long=31.9949 | directions= | phone=+90 242 512 5035 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 1000 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Simple cheerful place in town. }} * {{sleep | name=Cook's Club | alt= | url=https://sunparkhotels.com/tr/cook-s-club-alanya/ | email= | address=Atatürk Blv 155 | lat=36.5493 | long=31.9814 | directions= | phone=+90 242 512 2270 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 3500 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Resort hotel on main drag a block from the beach. Mixed reviews for comfort and service. }} * {{sleep | name=Alaiye Kleopatra Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.alaiyekleopatrahotel.com/ | email= | address=Atatürk Blv 150 | lat= | long= | directions=50 m east of Cook's Club | phone=+90 242 513 4018 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 1000 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Value for money simple hotel just back from the beach. }} * {{sleep | name=Elysee Beach | alt= | url=https://beach.elyseehotels.com/ | email= | address=Atatürk Blv 145 | lat= | long= | directions=100 m east of Cook's Club | phone=+90 242 745 0536 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 1000 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Well-run place right on the beach, great value. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Okan | alt= | url=https://www.grandokan.com/ | email= | address=Atatürk Blv | lat=36.5477 | long=31.9834 | directions= | phone=+90 242 519 1637 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2000 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Near beach, okay for what you pay. Staff attitude, communication and late night noise were problems for some visitors. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Riviera Zen | alt= | url=https://www.zen.riviera.com.tr/ | email= | address=Kum Sk 2 | lat=36.5467 | long=31.9847 | directions=between Güzelyalı Cd and Atatürk Blv | phone=+90 444 7516 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 5000 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Great reviews for this smart hotel near beach. }} * {{sleep | name=Numa Port Hotel | alt= | url=https://numaport.com/ | email= | address=Iskele Cd 82 | lat= | long= | directions=next to Red Tower | phone=+90 242 513 6487 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 1000 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Small friendly place by the harbour, some noise from street and other rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Avena Resort Hotel | alt= | url=https://avenahotel.com/ | email= | address=Fatih Cd 20 | lat=36.5367 | long=32.0364 | directions= | phone=+90 242 514 0304 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2500 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Efficient welcoming hotel 200 m from beach. }} * {{sleep | name=Sunprime C-Lounge Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.c-loungehotel.com/ | email= | address=Ahmet Tokuş Blv, Tosmur | lat=36.5293 | long=32.0440 | directions= | phone=+90 242 514 2000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 5000 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Adults-only hotel east end of beach strip. }} * {{sleep | name=Labranda Alantur Resort | alt= | url=https://www.labranda.com/alantur | email= | address=Sahil Cd 2, Kestel | lat=36.5206 | long=32.0563 | directions= | phone=+90 242 518 1681 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 4000 TL | lastedit=2023-07-25 | content=Family-friendly hotel 10 km east of centre, good kiddy entertainments. }} == Connect == Alanya and the coastal strip have 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of July 2023, 5G has not rolled out in Turkey. == Go next == * West, [[Side]] is a beach resort with Roman ruins. [[Manavgat]] just inland has attractive waterfalls. [[Antalya]] is a bustling modern city but with many antiquities. * Northeast is the strange landscape of [[Cappadocia]]. The main base for exploring it is [[Göreme]]. * East are rugged hills. The road hairpins through crags and forests before returning to the lowlands at [[Anamur]]. {{routebox-1 | image1=D400-TR.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Antalya]] | minorl1=[[Manavgat]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Mersin]] | minorr1=[[Anamur]]}} {{geo|36.5500|32.0000}} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|Pamphylia}} 3s83fja9kqp1bhi6cbueyclc5nsgl9y 0 543 5289119 5234857 2026-06-07T16:23:33Z Mrkstvns 144844 remove dead link 5289119 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Havana beach bar (cropped).jpg}} The '''Albanian Riviera''' (Albanian: ''Bregu'') lies along the southwestern [[Coastal Albania|coast]] of [[Albania]], from the village of [[Palasë]] and ending in [[Lukovë]]. This coast is mostly rocky with either long or secluded shingle and sandy beaches, with the presence of several islands like Sazan, Zvernec, Ksamil, and Tongo. ==Cities and towns== {{mapframe}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vlorë]]|wikidata=Q159610}} &mdash; region including '''Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park''' along the waters of adjacent Karaburun Peninsula and Sazan Island. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dhërmi]]|wikidata=Q1007449}} — is one of the finest of many beaches along the coastal road between Vlore and Saranda, perfect for camping * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vuno]]|wikidata=Q991340}} — a small village a few kilometres north to the town of Himarë *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Himarë|Himara]]|wikidata=Q622764}} – the crystal blue waters make Himara a popular holiday destination and remains a relatively undiscovered part of the Mediterranean * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Borsh]]|wikidata=Q574153}} – a picturesque village known for the South Outdoor Festival * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Lukove]]|wikidata=Q2542521}} – a small village, with clear, turquoise water, breathtaking beaches, and memorable sunsets * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Sarandë]]|wikidata=Q193226}} &mdash; a city at the Corfu Strait known for its unforgettable beaches, and colourful spring bloom <!-- * Palasë * Ilias * Potam * Llaman * Jalë * Bunec * Gjipe * Qeparo * Pilur * Sasaj * Piqeras * Nivicë * Shën Vasil --> ==Other destinations== [[File:Karte Albanische Riviera.png|thumb|260px|Albanian Riviera]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Llogara National Park]]|wikidata=Q686088}} &mdash; located amid rich fauna in the area of Llogara Pass can be used for hiking and as an alpine retreat. Some small resorts are located here. The 1020&nbsp;hectare area is covered by lush plant life and considered a classic place where a natural equilibrium exists between the world of animals and plants. Don't forget to visit the Flag Pines resembling the Albanian Eagle. Mineral dolomite can be found in a place called "Gerxhina Mountain". * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=Llogara Pass|wikidata=Q1747237}} &mdash; is a picturesque mountain pass overlooking the Albanian Riviera. It serves as a panoramic venue to exploring the Riviera from above and touching the clouds at the same time. Pine trees cover the land, but there are many box-wood trees as well. Don't forget to visit Caesar's Pass, a place named after Julius Caesar who passed in this area while in pursuit of Pompey. The area of Llogara has a height of 1027&nbsp;m. Here one can almost fly into the sky and walk over the sea! * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=Gjipe Canyon|wikidata=Q25567109}} &mdash; at the start of Karaburun Peninsula near Palase is a coastal canyon ending into the sea. * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=Ksamil Islands|wikidata=Q73723}} &mdash; south of Sarandë * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Butrint]]|wikidata=Q975250}} &mdash; the largest archaeological site from Greek and Roman era in Albania. It lies on the coast in the southernmost tip of the country, near the Greek border. ==Understand== ==Talk== Most of the villagers of this region are bilingual (Himara) and speak both Albanian and Greek. You might find also people that speak Italian and English. However, since the beaches are full of educated people from Tirana and other cities or part of Albania. just ask help from them (search for young people) and they are very willing to help you understand the steward or someone else, that doesn't speak your language. ==Get in== ===By car=== The most efficient way to explore the Albanian Riviera is by car. From Tirana, take the SH2 highway toward Durrës, then either turn onto the SH85 Durrës Bypass at Shkozet or enter Durrës via Rruga Pavarësia/SH4. Continue south along SH4, passing towns such as Kavajë, Rrogozhinë, and Lushnjë. Note that certain sections of SH4 were being upgraded to a dual carriageway standard as of 2011. Travelers should be cautious of slow-moving vehicles, pedestrians, and erratic driving behavior. At Fier, exit the highway to enter the city center, as the Fier Bypass was under construction as of 2014. From there, take the A2 Highway at Levan, which connects Fier to Vlorë. Upon exiting Vlorë, continue along SH8, passing through Orikum and ascending the Llogara Pass. The road through Llogara Pass can be challenging, with narrow sections, steep inclines requiring frequent braking and gear shifts, tight curves, and areas lacking barriers. The scenic coastal road that follows provides a picturesque drive. However, travelers may encounter local life along the route, such as elderly women carrying firewood, people riding donkeys, shepherds with flocks of sheep, and cows leisurely grazing by the roadside. ===By train=== No international train connections exist in Albania. The railway's southern most and closest train station to the riviera is at Vlorë. ===By bus=== From Tirana there are buses that take you in almost all sourthern cities. Also from [[Elbasan]] is a dedicated terminal for sourthern cities, including buses to Greece. ===By boat=== From Corfu with the daily ferry to Saranda, or from the big port of Vlora. ===By yacht=== Yachts can be anchored at Albania's only marina in Orikum, south of Vlorë. ===By plane=== * '''[[Tirana]] International Airport''' (TIA): Approximately 17 km northwest of Tirana, the capital city2. Corfu International Airport (CFU), Greece * '''[[Corfu]] International Airport''' (CFU), Greece: On the island of Corfu, Greece, approximately 30 km from the Albanian border * '''[[Vlora]] International Airport''' (VLO): As of May 2025, Vlora International Airport has completed its first certification flight, marking a significant step towards becoming operational. ==Get around== Many prefer to tour around with camper vans, rented cars or simply by foot. Most of the roads going down to the beaches have been paved. Others cycle through the winding coastal road. Most religious sites are located in strategic locations uphill from villages or beaches. ==See== '''Castle of Porto-Palermo (Ali Pasha Tepelena Castle)''': Located south of Himara in Porto Palermo, this castle was designed by a French engineer and constructed in the shape of a pentagon, with stone walls up to 1.6 meters thick. It is historically associated with the Ottoman ruler Ali Pasha Tepelena. '''Castle of Sopoti/Borshi:''' This site includes the Borshi Mosque and the ruins of the Old Qeparo, which reflect the area's rich cultural and historical heritage. '''Churches of Shën Stefani''' and Shën Dhimitri: These medieval churches, located in the village of Dhërmi, date back to the 12th–14th centuries and are important examples of Byzantine and Albanian Orthodox architecture. '''Islands of Ereikoussa and Othonoi:''' These islands, along with a portion of northern Corfu, are visible from the Albanian coast and add to the region's scenic beauty. '''Kakome Fortified Monastery:''' Situated on a hill overlooking Kakome Bay, this monastery offers a stunning view of the surrounding area and represents a significant religious site in the region. '''Krorezë Monastery:''' Located in Nivicë, this monastery features a bell that was dedicated by the King of Naples to the Lukovë natives who perished fighting for the Queen of Naples. '''Ruins of Himara Castle''': Rebuilt by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century to defend against barbarian invasions, Himara Castle was fortified by the Kaon tribe and is mentioned in Byzantine historical records. The ruins remain an important archaeological site. '''Shën e Premte Church''': Situated in Lukovë, this church is another significant religious landmark in southern Albania. '''Shën Gjergji Monastery and Nivicë Basilica:''' These two important religious sites in Nivicë contribute to the area's rich ecclesiastical heritage. '''Shën Thanasi Church and Shën Maria Kërnesovës Church''': The Shën Thanasi Church is located in downtown Piqeras, while the Shen Maria Kërnesovës Church in uptown Piqeras features a 1744 bell dedicated to the 30 villagers who left to build a new community in Italy. '''Shën Vasili Monastery:''' Located on a hill above Shën Vasili village, this monastery offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The remnants of Kronjëzës Virgin Church are also found nearby, adding to the historical and religious significance of the area. ==Do== Generally, one should immerse in the turquoise waters, visit the numerous churches and fortresses, venture in the flower decorated footpaths of the uphill villages by meeting the hospitable elderly inhabitants, try local organic specialties, and ultimately enjoy the surrounding mountains and overall natural beauty of this coastal stretch. * '''Hike''' and take part in paragliding activities in Llogara National Park and visit the '''cave''' located in the area. * '''Camp''' alongside the beach or among the olive trees in the dozen campsites of Dhërmi, Jalë, Drymades and others throughout the coast. * '''Dive''' or take a sailing tour on the waters of the Riviera and of Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park along the adjacent Karaburun Peninsula just north of Palase. Discover the rich '''sea life''' and ruins of ancient and recent '''sunk ships'''. Explore the marble walls and cold war artifacts of the peninsula and hike the rugged terrain of '''Karaburun Peninsula''' and visit the numerous caves of the region. Be aware that the park is located nearby military zones. * Take part in the growing lineup of '''music festivals''' such as Soundwave Albania featuring electronic music and Turtle Fest. You can party up your stay by visiting some of the many trendy '''beach bars'''. * Immerse in the many turquoise beaches named after the villages overlooking the coast from the picturesque mountains. The region is a perfect combination of mountain and coastal climate. Following are villages and beaches in order from north to south: * '''Palasë''' is located at the beginning of the Riviera, just below Llogara Pass. In this 1-km-long unspoiled beach Julius Caesar in a moment of rage is said to have thrown his wine cup into the sea. It is said that he set foot and rested his legion at Palase while in pursuit of Pompey. You could try finding it! * '''[[Dhërmi]] Beach''' is considered a nightlife destination for the Albanian youth where a number of small wooden villa complexes and trendy beach clubs are located. * '''Jalë''' village incorporates four beach areas equipped with few local B&B and government owned enmities. Visit the two secluded beaches in the south, one of which is named Akuariumi (the Aquarium). Kampingu Jal, the oldest camp site in Albania is at [https://www.facebook.com/jal.kamp/ Jal Beach]. Folie Marine is one of the trendiest beach clubs in the Riviera. It is near Soleil Village Resort. * '''Filikuri Beach''' is a 100-m-long beach easily reachable by boat with a rich underwater fauna. * '''Llamani Beach''' sits between two rocky coastal sides and is 200&nbsp;m long. It contains cold water areas stemming from the many underground water sources. * '''Porto Palermo Beach''' is the most panoramic beach of the Riviera. It contains a castle bearing the same name in the midst of vegetation in a quasi-island. Nearby are found some secluded beaches, eco-friendly beach cabins, and a submarine base. * '''Qeparo'''. Many B&B here and some secluded beaches. Don't forget to visit the old town uphill. * '''[[Borsh]]'''. The longest stretch of coastline in the Riviera, this beach is surrounded by a 150-ha field with orange, lemon and olive plantations. Shkama Beach is a secluded beach worth a dip, together with the 4.5-km-long Kamorezes Beach rich with underwater sources. A visit at the ancient settlement near Sopoti (Borshi) Castle where the only mosque of the area is found is recommended. Take a peak at the annual crafts and delicacies fair. Go for a walk along the vividly decorated footpaths and take in the uniquely flavored air. You can also stop for a break at a restaurant on small waterfalls along the main SH8 road. * '''[[Lukovë]] Beach'''. Shpella Beach is worth a visit while some secluded areas are past the rocky part. Rich underwater fauna and soft sands are found here. Explore the town uphill with traditional Mediterranean houses and decorated footpaths. * '''Piqeras''' village is located at the peak of a hill where northern Corfu can be easily seen. Walk on the footpaths and visit local churches. Dip into '''Buneci Beach''' located on the sides of the flowing Lapardha stream. Take a peak at the bunkers nearby. Some secluded beaches can be found in the northern part. * '''Nivicë''' village is built on a mountain pass where a 300-year-old olive tree can be found at the village square. * '''Shën Vasil''' village is near spectacular '''Kakome Bay'''. Visit the 200-year-old olive tree at the village centre and light a candle at the post nearby. There used to be a church here but it was destroyed in 1967. Visit the Krorezës Beach and take a walk along the village footpaths. You could meet black-dressed ladies who can invite you in and offer you a meal. This is the essence of the Albanian tradition. ==Eat== * Try traditional '''Harapash''', and delicious roasted lamb at Hotel Alpin in Llogara National Park. * Freshly caught '''brass and wrasse fish''' in Porto Palermo, and '''Birjan''' dish in Borsh * Local honey, sage, prickly pears and dairy products from inland villages like Kuc and Gjorme. * Variety of fresh sea food and locally picked lemons, oranges and olives (including the delicious olive oil). ==Drink== * Sheep yogurt ==Stay safe== ==Go next== * [[Corfu]], [[Greece]] {{IsPartOf|Coastal Albania}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|40.07261|19.76385|zoom=11}} patdlcmywp06hpqm61ewl5q69062htn 0 577 5289121 5236204 2026-06-07T16:31:03Z Mrkstvns 144844 fix dead link 5289121 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Albuquerque balloon fiesta wikivoyage banner.jpg|caption=The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta|dotm=yes|star=yes}} :''For the town in Spain, see [[Alburquerque]]'' '''Albuquerque''', also known as ABQ, is a vibrant, sprawling city near the [[Central New Mexico|center]] of [[New Mexico]]. Cradled in the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, it is by far the largest city in the state, acting as the media, educational, and economic center of New Mexico, as well as the home of the state's only major airport, making it a common entry point into New Mexico. Despite this, Albuquerque is often overshadowed as a tourist destination by [[Santa Fe (New Mexico)|Santa Fe]], {{convert|60|mi|km}} to the north. But any visit to New Mexico would be incomplete without taking in what Albuquerque has to offer, as New Mexico's only major city has pleasant scenery, colorful history, and a wealth of great attractions in its own right. Here, in a setting that has been made familiar to many by the television series ''[[Breaking Bad Tour|Breaking Bad]]'', you'll find many excellent museums, colorful neon signs along old [[Route 66]], the naturalistic beauty of the Rio Grande and the Sandia Mountains, and a spectacular hot-air balloon festival in the fall. ==Understand== [[File:Albuquerque, New Mexico USA - panoramio (36).jpg|thumb|350px|Old Town Albuquerque]] ===History=== Albuquerque was founded in 1706 as a small Spanish settlement on the banks of the Rio Grande and was named for the Duke of Alburquerque (hence Albuquerque's nickname, "The Duke City"). In the 1880s the railroad came to town, and almost overnight a new city grew up around the train tracks a couple of miles away from the original settlement. This "New Town" became the hub of commerce for the state, and the city grew exponentially (eventually the "New Town", which today is Downtown, and the original "Old Town" settlement were joined to become part of the same city). In the 1920s the federal government designated a series of highways that ran from [[Chicago]] to [[Los Angeles]] as [[Route 66]], and Albuquerque was one of the towns "The Mother Road" passed through. Starting in the 1950s, Albuquerque grew exponentially given federal investment in the local military bases and a massive influx of visitors and new residents, and for the most part it hasn't slowed down. Today, Albuquerque is still the hub of commerce and transportation in the state. While Santa Fe is the state capital and the principal tourist destination of New Mexico, Albuquerque is the state's only truly urban area, with a city population of over 500,000 and a metropolitan population of nearly a million people. This is where you'll find the headquarters of the state's businesses, the University of New Mexico, and the Albuquerque International Sunport, the only major airport in the state. ===Climate=== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Albuquerque |26.4 |48.4 |0.4 |29.8 |54.1 |0.4 |36.2 |62.8 |0.5 |43.2 |70.3 |0.5 |52.4 |79.9 |0.4 |61.9 |90.4 |0.6 |66.5 |91.2 |1.6 |64.9 |88.8 |1.3 |58.1 |82.5 |1.2 |46.1 |70.6 |0.9 |34.1 |57.3 |0.6 |26.6 |47.3 |0.5 |jansnow=1.4 |febsnow=1.5 |marsnow=0.7 |aprsnow=0.3 |maysnow=0.0 |junsnow=0.0 |julsnow=0.0 |augsnow=0.0 |sepsnow=0.0 |octsnow=0.3 |novsnow=0.9 |decsnow=2.8 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Albuquerque, New Mexico]] | description = {{ForecastNOAA|Albuquerque|35.0419|-106.6155}} &#160;&#160; Data from [http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datatools/normals NOAA (1991–2020)] }} Albuquerque is in the high semi-desert [35.11N −106.64W (Elev. 4989&nbsp;ft/1521&nbsp;m)] and has a generally warm, dry climate with four distinct seasons. Spring is sunny and windy, although temperatures at night can be unexpectedly cool. Summers are hot (highs average around {{F|93}}, lows {{F|68}}, and it's not unheard of for highs to climb upwards to {{F|100}} with lows of {{F|73}} or above) and still mainly dry, but monsoonal conditions develop in July or August and produce furious if short-lived thunderstorms. Have rainwear available in the summer, although you won't use it most days. Fall is delightful, with comfortable temperatures and a return to generally dry conditions. Winter can be blustery, with overnight lows below freezing, but subzero temperatures are rare. One winter-weather issue for the traveler: snow, while infrequent and short-lived, does occur, and its relative rarity means that local drivers don't deal with it well. If you happen to be in town for a snowstorm, expect road chaos far out of proportion to the amount of snow that falls. ===People=== Albuquerque's demographics are reflective of New Mexico as a whole. While Albuquerque does have a large non-native population, the city's makeup is predominantly white and/or Hispanic, with a significant population of Native Americans. These groups are spread throughout the city, but the largest concentrations of Hispanics are found in the South Valley (along the river on the south side of town) and in the Southeast Heights near Kirtland Air Force Base. The Southeast Heights is where you'll also find a large foreign-born population, with significant groups of Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Central American, African, and Middle Eastern descent. Albuquerque is a casual town: expect shorts, a T-shirt, and sandals to be entirely acceptable almost everywhere. It's also a very humble city, with something of a self-deprecating vibe; you may hear a local remark on how backwards and small it is compared to larger Western cities, though this frequently gets rebuked with a passion from locals who adore their home. Either way, people here tend to be extremely friendly and exhibit very little pretension. ===Visitor information=== * {{listing | name=Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau | alt= | url=http://www.visitalbuquerque.org | email= | address=visitor centers in Old Town at the Plaza Don Luis and in the Albuquerque International Sunport on the Baggage Claim Level | lat=35.09665 | long=-106.67089 | directions= | phone=+1 505 842-9918 | tollfree=+1-800-284-2282 | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Get in== [[File:Big I albuquerque.jpg|thumb|350px|"The Big I", the busiest intersection in the state]] ===By car=== Two interstate highways pass through: I-40 goes east–west and I-25 goes north–south. Where they meet is a large intersection called "The Big I". Albuquerque's Central Ave. is part of old [[Route 66]]. A minor note of caution: I-25 south of the city is a "safety corridor" in which state law mandates higher fines for traffic violations. Enforcement is spotty, but take the speed limits seriously anyway. ===By plane=== *{{go | name=Albuquerque International Sunport | alt={{IATA|ABQ}} | url=http://www.cabq.gov/airport/ | email= | address= | lat=35.04923 | long=-106.61675 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Albuquerque International Sunport | image=AlbuquerqueSunportentrance.JPG | wikidata=Q1578972 | content=The major air hub for all of New Mexico. Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, JetBlue, and United serve the Sunport with limited service from their respective major hubs, but it's Southwest Airlines that operates most traffic into ABQ, with direct service from most western cities and from some of Southwest's hubs in the Midwest and eastern United States. }} One tip: If you're prone to airsickness, try to get flights into this airport that arrive either before noon or after sundown, particularly during late spring and early summer. The high elevation, hot sun, and spring winds combine to produce thermals that can make afternoon arrivals an extremely bumpy proposition. There are no major safety issues (the airport's runways are long, owing to the adjacent Air Force base, with no nearby obstacles to run into), but try telling your stomach that! The rough ride is less of a problem with outbound flights. Incidentally, this airport has a number of attractive displays of New Mexican arts and crafts, and is a more pleasant place than most airports to kill time while waiting for a flight. The Sunport also has charging stations for electronics and free wireless internet access. The major car rental companies are nearby, with a shuttle from the airport to the large rental center. The airport is served by a number of [https://abqsunport.com/getting-around/ground-transportation/ shuttle services] and by local bus #50 on the lower level at the west end of the shuttle island. ===By train=== [[File:Alvarado Transportation Center and ABQ wheels (21090857730).jpg|thumb|350px|Alvarado Transportation Center]] Albuquerque is a layover stop along '''[[Rail travel in the United States|Amtrak]]'s''' ''[http://www.amtrak.com/southwest-chief-train Southwest Chief]'' daily train route. The station is at the {{marker|type=go|name=Alvarado Transportation Center|lat=35.08203|long=-106.64798}}, in downtown at 320 First St SW (in the same building as the Greyhound depot). The westbound train to Los Angeles is scheduled to arrive at 3:55PM and departs at 4:45PM. The eastbound train to Chicago arrives at 11:42AM and departs at 12:10PM. The station has a small cafeteria. A commuter rail line, the '''[http://www.nmrailrunner.com New Mexico Rail Runner Express]''', connects Albuquerque to Santa Fe and to the smaller communities north and south along the Rio Grande, including [[Belen]], [[Los Lunas]], and [[Bernalillo]] to Belen as its southern terminus. The main station is at the Alvarado Transportation Center in Downtown, which has regular bus connections along Central Avenue and to the airport. The Rail Runner runs daily, although service can be limited outside the weekday rush hour periods. Fares are based on how far you ride; a day pass will usually be in the range of $4–10. Tickets can be purchased online or from ticket agents on the train. ===By bus=== Albuquerque has a fine bus depot at the {{marker|type=go|name=Alvarado Transportation Center|lat=35.08523|long=-106.64757}} in downtown, 320 First St SW, which is served by '''[http://www.greyhound.com Greyhound]''' {{phone|+1 505 243-4435}}, and '''[http://www.autobusesamericanos.com.mx/joomla/ Autobuses Americanos]''' which provides bus service to many points in Mexico. The depot has a small cafeteria. ==Get around== {{mapframe|35.130|-106.609|zoom=11|width=500}} Albuquerque is a heavily planned city. In much of the city, the major roads are lined primarily with businesses with residential mazes on the insides. The city is divided into four quadrants, with street addresses taking the form "12345 Main St. (NE/NW/SE/SW)" in which the NE/NW/SE/SW suffix denotes the quadrant of the city containing the address. The railroad tracks, which run parallel to I-25, are the east–west dividing line, and Central Ave. is the north–south dividing line. Thus, the street address 3600 Menaul NE would be north of Central and east of the railroad tracks. This nomenclature, while useful in helping you with maps and directions, has the drawback that you can't tell whether a street runs north–south or east–west simply by looking at the address. By and large it's difficult to get truly lost in Albuquerque, thanks in large part to the looming presence of the Sandia Mountains to the east. If you can also remember that I-25 runs north–south, I-40 runs east–west, and the Rio Grande runs along the bottom of the valley in the western part of the city, you should be able to make your way around the city without too many problems. Here are some basic terms that will come in handy when asking for directions or looking at a map: * '''Central Avenue''' is a principal east–west artery, running roughly parallel to I-40 and through '''Downtown''' just west of I-25 and past the '''University of New Mexico''' (UNM for short) just east of I-25. * The '''Heights''' are the eastern part of town closest to the Sandia Mountains. You may also hear reference to the '''Foothills''', which are the most extreme eastern part of the city, right at the base of the mountains. * '''Uptown''' is a business and shopping district in the Heights at I-40 and Louisiana Blvd. * The '''North Valley''' and '''Los Ranchos de Albuquerque''' (which is a separate municipality from Albuquerque) encompass the area north of I-40 between I-25 and the river. * The '''South Valley''' is the area south of Central Avenue west of I-25. * The '''Westside''' is all the suburban neighborhoods on the western side of the river. '''Rio Rancho''', a separate community from Albuquerque, is the metro area's largest suburb and can be considered a northern extension of the Westside. Sandwiched between Albuquerque and Rio Rancho is the village of '''Corrales''', which sits adjacent to the river and has a more rural feel, with a single narrow roadway through town lined with picturesque adobe buildings, many of them containing locally owned shops. ===By car=== If you're driving, be prepared for frequent road construction. The city government web site gives [http://www.cabq.gov/construction/traffic-reports information on major construction projects], but there are always minor ones going on. Several radio stations try to give traffic reports during morning and afternoon rush hours, but the service tends to come and go, and it's best to inquire locally as to which stations are offering it. KKOB-AM, 770 on the dial, seems to be fairly reliable for these reports. The interchange of I-40 and I-25 is commonly called "The Big I", and you will hear it referred to as such in traffic reports. Traffic congestion, while not nearly as horrible as some of the other cities in the Western U.S., can still get bad during the rush hour and on Saturdays. The two interstates and the river crossings usually have the worst congestion. Many Albuquerqueans seem to consider I-40 and 25, which run through the city, to be their own personal expressways. The lack of turn signal usage is a running joke for most Albuquerque drivers, so watch for cars changing lanes without warning. However, Interstate traffic usually flows around the pace of the speed limit. Driving while talking on your cell phone is illegal in Albuquerque unless you use a hands-free system. ===By bus=== '''[http://www.cabq.gov/transit/ ABQ Ride]''', {{phone|+1 505 243-RIDE}}, is Albuquerque's public transit system. Despite some strides in ABQ Ride's development, Albuquerque is still primarily a driving city, so with the exception of Central Avenue public transit is still for the most part very underdeveloped. Most of ABQ Ride's routes spur out of the Alvarado Transportation Center in Downtown at Central Avenue & First Street, which also serves as Albuquerque's Amtrak station and Greyhound depot as well as a Rail Runner station. Bus service is reduced during the weekend. The '''ART''' (formerly '''Rapid Ride''') is an express bus service operated by ABQ Ride which runs frequently, utilizing bright red articulated buses. There are three routes: the #766 (Red Line) and #777 (Green Line) each run very frequently and almost entirely on Central Avenue, serving attractions such as the BioPark, Old Town, Downtown, UNM, Nob Hill, the fairgrounds, and Uptown; the #766 runs between Uptown and Unser/Central on the Westside, while the #777 runs between Downtown and Tramway/Central on the eastern edge of the city. Additionally, the #790 (Blue Line) connects UNM to the Cottonwood Mall area on the Westside, but runs less frequently than the Central Avenue lines and is geared more towards commuters. Local routes that are useful for visitors include the #50, which runs Monday–Saturday between the airport and Downtown; and #40 (the "D-Ride"), a free shuttle which circulates around Downtown on the weekdays. For visitor access to the Sun Van paratransit service, call {{phone|+1 505-243-7433}} or {{email|pdmadrid@cabq.gov}} at least two business days in advance. All travel on ABQ Ride is free. ===By bike=== Albuquerque is fairly bikeable, but it's a sprawling Western city and things are spread out. It's hillier than it looks; Old Town and Downtown attractions are several hundred feet lower than things in the heights on the eastern side of the city; plan accordingly. Getting around by bike can be a mixed bag in Albuquerque: street cycling can be risky as drivers may not always be aware and most major streets lack bicycle lanes (and even those that do have lanes may require uncomfortably close proximity to fast traffic). On the other hand, Albuquerque has a very proactive cycling community and a splendid paved trail network which is undergoing an expansion phase. The crown jewel in this network is the '''Paseo del Bosque Trail''', which runs along the east side of the Rio Grande and offers lovely riverside scenery. Another backbone to the trail network is the '''North Diversion Channel Trail''' which runs from UNM north to Balloon Fiesta Park, and while not nearly as scenic as the Bosque trail (it runs along a concrete drainage channel and past some industry) it offers the occasional grand vista of the city. Another fun ride is the paved trail along '''Tramway Boulevard''' on the eastern edge of the city, which offers excellent views of the city and access to the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. You can find a complete bike map of all the trails, lanes, and recommended routes on [http://www.cabq.gov/bike/ the city's bicycling website]. ===By horse=== A principal corridor for equestrian use is the '''Paseo del Bosque Trail'''. Trailhead parking lots are large and one, at the [[Los Ranchos de Albuquerque|Los Ranchos]] open space in the North Valley, has a feed store, {{marker|type=buy|name=[https://www.millersfeedandsupply.com/ Miller's Feed]|lat=35.18014|long=-106.62681}}. ==See== [[File:Sandia Peak Tramway New Mexico adamselby.jpg|thumb|350px|The Sandia Peak Tramway rises above Albuquerque]] * {{see | name=Albuquerque Biological Park | alt= | url=http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/ | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone=+1 505 768-2000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4712812 | content=Includes the city's aquarium, botanical garden, zoo, and Tingley Beach (see below under ''Do''). Combo tickets for the Biological Park can be purchased and include the price of train rides on a small narrow-gauge train running between the Aquarium/Botanic Garden and the Zoo. The train runs Tu–Su from around 10AM–4PM at 30-min intervals. }} ** {{see | name=ABQ BioPark Zoo | alt= | url=http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/zoo/ | email= | address=903 Tenth St SW | lat=35.0776 | long=-106.663 | directions=just SW of downtown | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM–5PM daily, except major holidays | price=$12.50, $5.50 seniors, $4 children, under age 3 free (''train rides require separate admission, unless you have a combo ticket'') | wikipedia=Rio Grande Zoo | wikidata=Q370775 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=It may not be as big as your average big city zoo, but this zoo is surprisingly comprehensive for its size, with most of the popular species you can expect to find at any good zoo: polar bears, lions, zebras, tigers, giraffes, elephants, gorillas, etc. And like any good zoo, the animals are in nice, naturalistic exhibits. The highlight exhibit areas are the seals, the polar bears, a large Africa area, and a large elephant enclosure. Every day there are scheduled feedings of the seals and the polar bears; during the warmer months more feeding times, activities, and outdoor concerts are scheduled. A small narrow-gauge train runs through the zoo (Tu–Su 10AM–3:30PM at 20-min intervals), with a conductor pointing out some of the animals and explaining what goes on behind-the-scenes. A separate train line runs to the Aquarium/Botanic Garden. }} ** {{see | name=ABQ BioPark Aquarium | alt= | url=http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/aquarium | email= | address=2601 Central Ave NW | lat=35.0932 | long=-106.679 | directions=just east of the Rio Grande | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM–5PM daily, except major holidays | price=$12.50, $5.50 seniors, $4 children, under age 3 free (''includes admission to Botanic Garden; train rides require separate admission, unless you have a combo ticket'') | wikipedia=Albuquerque Aquarium | image=Albuquerque Aquarium.jpg | wikidata=Q4712807 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=Albuquerque's small but pleasant aquarium is well-curated, with exhibits designed to simulate the Rio Grande and the saltwater marshes of the Gulf of Mexico before moving on to ocean species. Among the sea creatures on display are jellyfish, seahorses, eels, and plenty of colorful reef fish, with the highlight being a huge tank at the end with sharks, sea turtles, and rays. Divers enter the big tank every day from 2–3PM to feed the fish. }} ** {{see | name=ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden | alt= | url=http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/garden | email= | address=2601 Central Ave NW | lat=35.0933 | long=-106.681 | directions=just east of the Rio Grande | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM–5PM daily, except major holidays | price=$12.50, $5.50 seniors, $4 children, under age 3 free (''includes admission to Aquarium; train rides require separate admission, unless you have a combo ticket'') | wikipedia=ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden | wikidata=Q2843476 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=Next door to the Aquarium, this expansive botanical garden is one of Albuquerque's real gems. The place is an oasis with a variety of gardens to explore, with an emphasis on high desert plants but also with many highlight exhibits that are great for children: an indoor conservatory with lush Mediterranean plants, an insectarium with plenty of creepy-crawlies, an indoor butterfly pavilion that's open in the summer, a large Japanese garden with a koi pond and a waterfall, a recreation of an early 20th-century farm with a barnyard petting zoo, a model railroad, and a fantastic children's "Fantasy Garden" made to look as if you've shrunk down to a bug's size, with giant pretend vegetables, garden tools and bugs. }} * {{see | name=Anderson–Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum | alt= | url=http://www.cabq.gov/balloon/ | email= | address=9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE | lat=35.1898 | long=-106.598 | directions=on the grounds of Balloon Fiesta Park | phone=+1 505 768-6020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 9AM–5PM | price=$4 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children, age 3 and under free (''Sunday mornings free'') | wikipedia=Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum | wikidata=Q4754005 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=Overlooking the balloon launch field is this very interesting museum dedicated to the science and history of ballooning, with exhibits on hot air balloons and other lighter-than-air craft (including a couple of historic craft occupying the expansive hall), collections and memorabilia from famous balloonists, and extensive exhibits on ballooning in Albuquerque. If you can't make it to the Balloon Fiesta, this is next best thing, and if you ''can'' make it to the Balloon Fiesta, this makes for an excellent complement to a morning spent at a mass ascension. }} * {{see | name=Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | alt= | url=http://www.indianpueblo.org/ | email= | address=2401 12th St NW | lat=35.1105 | long=-106.659 | directions=just north of I-40 | phone=+1 505 843-7270 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM–5PM daily, closed on major holidays | price=$8.40, $6.40 seniors/military, $5.40 students/children, under age 5 free | wikipedia=Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | wikidata=Q6021290 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=A tourist complex operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico. Though there is a museum about pueblo history and culture on-site, it's rather small and tucked away, with most of the complex given over to more lucrative ventures like an art gallery, a restaurant, and a large gift shop (a better museum experience can be found at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture up in [[Santa Fe (New Mexico)|Santa Fe]]). Besides the gift shop, the best reason to visit this place is the regularly scheduled Indian dances which take place in the courtyard. }} * {{see | name=National Hispanic Cultural Center | alt= | url=http://www.nhccnm.org/ | email= | address=1701 4th St SW | lat=35.0681 | long=-106.655 | directions=south of downtown | phone=+1 505 246-2261 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 10AM–5PM, closed major holidays | price=$6, ages 16 and under free | wikipedia=National Hispanic Cultural Center | wikidata=Q12062400 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=A large complex of buildings dedicated to Hispanic culture, with a small but very interesting art museum with changing exhibitions of Hispanic art. There is also a library and genealogy center, restaurant, gift shop, and a regular schedule of special events and performances. }} * {{see | name=National Museum of Nuclear Science and History | alt= | url=http://www.nuclearmuseum.org/ | email= | address=601 Eubank Blvd SE | lat=35.066 | long=-106.534 | directions=at Southern Blvd, near the Kirtland Air Force Base | phone=+1 505 245-2137 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM–5PM daily except major holidays | price=$12, $10 seniors/youth, $8 veterans, $7 active military, age 5 and under free | wikipedia=National Museum of Nuclear Science & History | image=National Museum of Nuclear Science and History entrance.jpg | wikidata=Q6974490 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=A museum devoted to things nuclear, with extensive exhibits on the history of nuclear weapons including replicas of the Little Boy and Fat Man bombs dropped in World War II as well as other weapons and displays on arms control and uses of atomic energy. Even for those who are skeptical of the merits of nuclear arms and power, a visit to this museum makes for an interesting experience; a particularly illuminating exhibit is a guestbook where visitors are invited to share their thoughts regarding the use of atomic bombs on Japan, and as one might expect, such a controversial matter invites a wide variety of strong opinions. Outside the museum is a collection of nuclear-capable aircraft standing alongside rockets, missiles, and even a cannon designed to fire nuclear bombs. }} * {{see | name=Sandia Peak Tramway | alt= | url=http://www.sandiapeak.com/ | email= | address=off Tramway Blvd on the NE corner of the city | lat=35.190555555556 | long=-106.47944444444 | directions= | phone=+1 505 856-7325 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Operates every 20–30&nbsp;min from 9AM until evening (no morning rides on off-season Tu), with closures in April and November for maintenance | price=$25 round trip for adults, $20 round trip for seniors/military/students (age 13–20), $15 round trip for children, free for children under 5 | wikipedia=Sandia Peak Tramway | image=Sandia Peak Tram.jpg | wikidata=Q2220814 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=Runs from a lower terminus in the northeast heights to the top of {{convert|10,400|ft|m|adj=on}} Sandia Peak east of the city, and is one of the longest and most spectacular aerial tramways in the world. The first upward tram departs at 9AM (except Tu in the off season), and service continues until early evening. The 15-min ride to the top is incredible, bringing you right up to the rocky face of the Sandias. The view of the city from Sandia Peak is tremendous (especially after sunset), and there is a visitor center at the top. Closed for two weeks in spring and fall for "maintenance," but spring winds are so intense that you really don't want to be on an aerial tram then anyway. }} * {{see | name=Unser Racing Museum | alt= | url=http://www.unserracingmuseum.com/ | email= | address=1776 Montano Rd NW | lat=35.14149 | long=-106.66291 | directions= | phone=+1 505 341-1776 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–4PM daily | price=$10, $6 seniors, under age 16 free | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=Operated by the local Unser racing family, this museum is dedicated to the racing legacy of the Unsers and to the sport of auto racing in general. }} * {{see | name=Rio Grande Nature Center State Park | alt=The Nature Center | url=http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/spd/riograndenaturecenterstatepark.html | email=heather.maccurdy@state.nm.us | address=2901 Candelaria Rd., NW | lat=35.130833 | long=-106.679444 | directions=from I-40, take Rio Grande Blvd north; turn west (left) onto Candelaria and go straight until you come to the end of the road; entrance will be on your right | phone=+1 505 344-7240 | tollfree= | hours=Park 8AM-5PM; Visitor Center 10AM–5PM; Nature Shop M–F 11AM–3PM, Sa Su 10AM–4PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day | price=$5.00 per vehicle | wikipedia=Rio Grande Nature Center State Park | wikidata=Q7335218 | lastedit=2019-03-25 | content=Visitors can walk the paths through cottonwood forest and next to managed ponds and wetlands, or avoid the elements at the Visitor Center. Beautiful tile installments throughout the park educate visitors on local ecology and conservation efforts. Birdwatchers find this site an especially rewarding urban location. }} ===Old Town=== [[File:San Felipe de Neri Church, Albuquerque NM.jpg|thumb|350px|The San Felipe de Neri Church, Old Town]] The Old Town is east of Rio Grande Boulevard in between Central Ave. and Mountain Rd. (''west of downtown''). A nice sightseeing area, Old Town is where the city was founded in 1706 and is a place where centuries of history and modern life merge; 18th century architecture with narrow brick paths is blended with adobe architecture, and there are lots of little nooks and crannies, small restaurants, and specialty shops. At the center of the district is the pleasant {{marker|type=see|name=Old Town Plaza|lat=35.09611|long=-106.66995}}, which has a gazebo, historic exhibits, and is bordered on the north by the {{marker|type=see|name=San Felipe de Neri Church|lat=35.0965|long=-106.6699}}, the oldest building in Albuquerque. In Christmas time, thousands of ''luminarias'' (paper bags filled with sand and illuminated from within by a lit candle) line the streets. Guided tours of Old Town are available from a [https://www.abqtours.fun/ private operator] or from the [https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/albuquerque-museum-tours Albuquerque Museum]. There are several museums within easy walking distance of the Old Town Plaza. Most of them are on Mountain Rd., just a few blocks northeast of the Plaza. * {{see | name=Albuquerque Museum of Art and History | alt= | url=http://albuquerquemuseum.org/ | email= | address=2000 Mountain Rd NW | lat=35.0975 | long=-106.668 | directions= | phone=+1 505 243-7255 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 9AM–5PM except major holidays | price=$4, $2 seniors, $3 teens, $1 children, under age 4 free (admission free first Wednesday of the month and every Sunday 9AM–1PM) | wikipedia=Albuquerque Museum of Art and History | image=Albuquerque Museum.jpg | wikidata=Q4712823 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=Guided walking tours of Old Town start here. An excellent example of a city-specific museum, with a large permanent collection of Southwestern art, changing art exhibitions, artifacts from the history of colonial New Mexico and Albuquerque through the years (with some pretty neat items, like conquistador armor and antique cars), and an outdoor sculpture garden. The Albuquerque Museum also operates tours of the historic home of '''[http://www.cabq.gov/museum/history/casatour.html Casa San Ysidro]''' in the nearby village of Corrales, which offers a glimpse into Spanish colonial life in the valley. }} * {{see | name=American International Rattlesnake Museum | alt= | url=http://www.rattlesnakes.com/ | email= | address=202 San Felipe St | lat=35.09540 | long=-106.66932 | directions=a block south of the Old Town plaza | phone=+1 505 242-6569 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: M–Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 1–5PM; Sep–May: M–F 11:30AM–5:30PM, Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 1–5PM | price=$5, $4 seniors/military/students, $3 children | wikipedia=American International Rattlesnake Museum | wikidata=Q4744178 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=This great little museum's claim to fame is the largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes in the world. There's lots of snakes (and various other reptiles) and snake-related memorabilia, such as artwork and films, and the gift shop is not to be missed. }} * {{see | name=¡Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum | alt= | url=http://www.explora.us | email= | address=1701 Mountain Rd NW | lat=35.097294 | long=-106.664409 | directions= | phone=+1 505 224-8300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–6PM, Su noon–6PM except major holidays | price=$8, $5 seniors/students/military, $4 children, under age 1 free | wikipedia=Explora (Albuquerque, New Mexico) | wikidata=Q8076357 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=A truly splendid science and children's museum, this museum has lots of interactive exhibits teaching science, technology, and art. There are some fantastic exhibits here, like a laminar flow fountain with water jets you can turn on and off, an experiment bar, a high-wire bike, and a robotics lab. }} * {{see | name=New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science | alt= | url=http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/ | email= | address=1801 Mountain Rd NW | lat=35.0981 | long=-106.665 | directions= | phone=+1 505 841-2800 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 9AM–5PM, closed Tu (closed on major holidays) | price=$8 for adults 18-59, $7 for seniors (60 and above) and children 13-17, $5 for children 3-12, under age 3 free. Separate fee required for planetarium and DynaTheater | wikipedia=New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science | image=New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque NM.jpg | wikidata=Q3329691 | lastedit=2023-04-03 | content=This splendid museum has well-constructed geological and paleontological displays which illustrate a "journey through time", covering everything from the birth of the planet to the Ice Age. There's plenty of dinosaurs around, from the statues outside the main entrance, to a ''T. rex'' in the atrium, to one massive hall with several complete (and massive) dinosaur skeletons. Additionally, an entire wing of the museum is devoted to astronomical exhibits, and there's also an exhibit about the birth of the personal computer, which happened right here in Albuquerque. A planetarium and a large-screen theater are also in the building. }} * {{see | name=Turquoise Museum | alt= | url=http://www.turquoisemuseum.com/ | email= | address=2107 Central Ave NW | lat=35.09586 | long=-106.67245 | directions=in the strip mall on the NW corner of Central and Rio Grande | phone=+1 505 247-8650 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=90-minute tours M–Sa at 11AM and 1PM | price=$12, $10 children/seniors/military | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=While the location isn't ideal (in a strip mall near Old Town, rather than in the historic district), this small gift shop and museum has some interesting exhibits about turquoise and its manufacture, history, and mythology. Reservations required. }} ===University of New Mexico=== [[File:Unm scholeshall.jpg|thumb|350px|The University of New Mexico]] {{see | name=University of New Mexico | alt= | url=http://www.unm.edu | email= | address=between Central Ave., Girard Blvd., Lomas Blvd., and University Blvd | lat=NA | long=NA | directions=east of I-25 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1190812 | content= }} By far the largest institution of higher education in the state, UNM has a significant presence in the center of the city. The main campus makes a very pleasant diversion, with its Pueblo-Revival adobe buildings and pleasant landscaping. Near the center of the campus is a {{marker|type=see|name=Duck Pond|lat=35.08501|long=-106.62237}}, a popular relaxing spot for students where you can rest on the lawns and feed the birds. * {{see | name=Maxwell Museum of Anthropology | alt= | url=http://www.unm.edu/~maxwell/ | email= | address=Redondo Dr | lat=35.0852 | long=-106.625 | directions=just east of University Blvd. between Las Lomas and Martin Luther King Jr. Ave | phone=+1 505 277-4405 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Sa 10AM–4PM, closed Su M and major holidays | price=Free | wikipedia=Maxwell Museum of Anthropology | wikidata=Q6796138 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=The anthropology department at UNM has been acclaimed as one of the finest in the nation, and over the years its field schools have amassed an impressive collection of artifacts. The museum has changing exhibits and two permanent exhibits; one showcasing the evolution of humans from primates, and the other focusing on the prehistoric native cultures in the American Southwest, with a reconstruction of an archaeological dig in [[Chaco Culture National Historical Park|Chaco Canyon]]. }} * {{see | name=Meteorite and Geology Museums | alt= | url=https://artsci.unm.edu/college/museums/museum/meteorite-museum-and-collection.html | email= | address=in Northrop Hall, on the Yale walkway just north of Central Ave | lat=35.08294 | long=-106.62289 | directions= | phone=+1 505 277-4204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Geology Museum: M–F 8:30AM–noon and 1PM–4:30PM; Meteorite Museum: M–F 10AM–4PM (''hours may be limited when school is not in session'') | price=Free | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=In the university's geology department building are a pair of galleries with minerals, fossils, and meteorites collected by UNM faculty and students, as well as exhibits about local geology. }} * {{see | name=University Art Museum | alt= | url=http://unmartmuseum.unm.edu/ | email= | address=in the Center for the Arts building, on the Cornell walkway near the bookstore, just north of Central Ave | lat=35.0823 | long=-106.62 | directions= | phone=+1 505 277-4001 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 10AM–4PM, Sa 10AM–8PM, closed Su–M | price=Free | wikipedia=University of New Mexico Art Museum | wikidata=Q7895911 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=Changing exhibitions of art, with a focus on New Mexico and UNM artists. }} ===Itineraries=== * '''[[Breaking Bad Tour|''Breaking Bad'' Tour]]''' – A tour of filming locations from Albuquerque's main claim to fame: the popular television series ''Breaking Bad'', which was set and produced almost exclusively in Albuquerque. This itinerary contains most of the filming locations for the show as well as some local businesses selling show-inspired products. ==Do== [[File:ABQ Petroglyph 2.jpg|thumb|350px|Petroglyph National Monument]] ===Outdoors=== * {{do | name=Open Space Visitor Center | alt= | url=https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/open-space-visitor-center | email= | address=6500 Coors Blvd | lat=35.1652 | long=-106.6732 | directions= | phone=+1 505 897-8831 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–Su 9AM–5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=The center for the city's open space program, which encompasses land from around the city to preserve for environmental and recreational use. The visitor center has exhibits on the natural and cultural resources of the area, an art gallery, a nature area, and views of the bosque and mountains. }} * {{do | name=Petroglyph National Monument | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/petr/ | email= | address=visitor center at 6001 Unser Blvd NW | lat=35.13886 | long=-106.71131 | directions= | phone=+1 505 899-0205 ext 331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM–5PM | price=Free, parking at Boca Negra Canyon trailhead $1 weekdays/$2 weekends | wikipedia=Petroglyph National Monument | wikidata=Q264753 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=On the west side of town, Petroglyph is a unit of the [[United States National Park System]] and preserves a significant archaeological site with an impressive number of petroglyphs. Despite their proximity to an urban center, the petroglyphs are in good condition with very little vandalism or theft. The monument has a visitor center with some interpretive exhibits and a few short trails that lead past numerous petroglyphs. Also within the monument are a series of volcanic cinder cones overlooking the city, accessible by hiking trails from Atrisco Vista Blvd along the backside of the monument. }} * {{do | name=Rio Grande Valley State Park | alt= | url=http://www.cabq.gov/openspace/riograndevalley.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Rio Grande Valley State Park | wikidata=Q7335244 | content=A very pleasant state park running along the banks of the Rio Grande through Albuquerque. The park encompasses almost the entirety of the ''bosque'' (cottonwood forest) in the city, which is home to much wildlife, such as geese, roadrunners, beavers, rabbits, squirrels, and numerous other species. Numerous trails criss-cross the park, most notably the [http://www.cabq.gov/openspace/paseodelbosquetrail.html Paseo del Bosque paved bike/walk trail] which runs the length of the park and offers a scenic walk or bike ride. The park's trails are also utilized by an active equestrian community in the area. There are also several picnic areas and wetland areas, with the two most prominent listed below. }} ** {{do | name=Rio Grande Nature Center | alt= | url=http://www.rgnc.org/ | email= | address=2901 Candelaria Rd NW | lat=35.13016 | long=-106.68360 | directions= | phone=+1 505 344-7240 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–5PM daily | price=Free, parking $3 | wikipedia=Rio Grande Nature Center State Park | wikidata=Q7335218 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=The bosque provides a tranquil setting for this small but delightful nature center, with its wildlife pond and exhibits on the native wildlife. Nature lovers will particularly enjoy the enclosed views of the pond behind the visitor center. Two short trails head into the bosque from the visitor center. }} ** {{do | name=Tingley Beach | alt= | url=http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/tingley/ | email= | address=Tingley Dr, just S of Central Ave | lat=35.0848 | long=-106.673 | directions=just east of the Rio Grande | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily, sunrise to sunset | price=Free (''separate fee required for train rides'') | wikipedia=Tingley Beach | wikidata=Q7808157 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=A facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park, this park along the Rio Grande has fishing ponds for adults and children, a model boating pond, a cafe, and a gift shop where you can buy fishing licenses, fishing gear, or rent a pedal boat for a ride on the central pond. Trails lead into the bosque to the edge of the river and to a pair of restored wetland ponds. A narrow-gauge train links Tingley Beach to the Albuquerque Aquarium/Botanical Gardens and the Rio Grande Zoo (listed above under ''See''). }} [[File:Sandia Sunset (6224879456).jpg|thumb|375px|The Sandia Mountains, with the Rio Grande in the foreground]] * The '''Sandia Mountains''' offer outdoors opportunities ranging from straight hiking (the La Luz trail is popular, perhaps too much so) on to serious, multi-day rock climbing. Mountain biking is also really popular, and there are great trails in the foothills as well as at a ski area on the other side of the mountains during the summer. If less athletically inclined, ride the Sandia Peak Tramway (see "See" section above) to the top. At the base of the mountains, near the tramway, you can find magnificent views of the city and mountains and access trails into the mountains, especially around the {{marker|type=do|url=http://www.cabq.gov/openspace/elenagallegos.html|name=Elena Gallegos Picnic Area|lat=35.16190|long=-106.47175}}. For a map of Sandia Mountain trails, see [http://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola the Cibola National Forest website]. During the winter, the [http://www.sandiapeak.com/ Sandia Peak Ski Area] serves skiers and snowboarders; see [[Cedar Crest]] for details. The ski area can be reached either by taking a 45&nbsp;min. drive around the mountain to the base lodge or by taking the tramway up to the top of the mountain—presuming there's enough snow at the top (skiers get a discount on tramway tickets, but you have to bring your own equipment). ===Sports and amusements=== * {{do | name=Albuquerque Isotopes | alt= | url=http://www.albuquerquebaseball.com/ | email= | address=at the corner of Avenida Cesar Chavez and University Blvd | lat=35.06925 | long=-106.62992 | directions=south of UNM | phone=+1 505 924-2255 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Season runs from April–September | price=$9–36 | wikipedia=Albuquerque Isotopes | wikidata=Q966879 | lastedit=2021-05-15 | content=The Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, play baseball in a beautiful stadium. Seats in the park are both good and cheap&mdash;$16 can get you a seat behind home plate. All the concessions and restrooms are along a big concourse behind the seats which is open to the field, so you don't miss any of the action. For $9 a ticket, you can bring a picnic blanket and find a spot in the grassy "Berm" behind right field that's perfect for kids&mdash;they can enjoy the grass and play on the playground on top of the Berm. Beware of foul balls&mdash;the park is a notorious "launching pad" for hitters that drives pitchers nuts. The park also hosts the new men's soccer team New Mexico United (below). }} * {{do | name=Cliff's Amusement Park | alt= | url=http://www.cliffsamusementpark.com/ | email= | address=4800 Osuna Rd NE | lat=35.14354 | long=-106.58865 | directions=at San Mateo, just south of the Osuna-San Mateo/I-25 interchange | phone=+1 505 881-9373 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open Tu–Su May–August, plus weekends in April and September; hours vary, may be closed for weather | price=Day pass (includes general admission and all rides) is $28, children/seniors $25 (''parking is free'') | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=This is just about the only amusement park in New Mexico. Fairly small, but with a good number of rides. Thrill rides (including two roller coasters), family rides, kiddy rides, and a water play area. }} * {{do | name=New Mexico Lobos | alt=UNM sports | url=https://www.golobos.com/ | email= | address=Avenida Cesar Chavez / University Blvd | lat=35.06701 | long=-106.63211 | directions=south of UNM | phone=+1 505 925-5626 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Football tickets $20–40, $15–20 children. Basketball tickets $8–42, $4–19 children (''women's game tickets are cheaper than men's''). UNM students are free, guests of students can sometimes get a discount | wikipedia=New Mexico Lobos | wikidata=Q3257637 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=The Lobos are ''big''. For a deafening experience in college sports, try to catch a basketball game at "The Pit" (formally named Dreamstyle Arena), the university's semi-underground fieldhouse that has been a house of pain for visiting basketball teams for over 50 years. The women's teams have often been better than the men's in this century, and attract crowds every bit as raucous—when the teams are doing really well, games will sell out. Right across the street is Dreamstyle Stadium, home of the immensely popular Lobos football team. }} * {{do | name=New Mexico United | alt= | url=https://www.newmexicoutd.com/ | email=info@newmexicoutd.com | address=317 Commercial St. NE | lat=35.06992 | long=-106.62885 | directions=team offices; games at Isotopes Park | phone=+1 505 209-PLAY | tollfree= | hours= | price=Walk-up prices $16–42 | wikipedia=New Mexico United | wikidata=Q55075003 | lastedit=2019-03-11 | content=Pro soccer has arrived! United began play in the second tier of US men's soccer, the USL Championship, in 2019, with home games at Isotopes Park. }} * {{do | name=Outpost Ice Arena | alt= | url=http://www.outposticearena.com/ | email= | address=9530 Tramway Blvd NE | lat=35.18886 | long=-106.49507 | directions=near the base of the Sandia Peak Tramway | phone=+1 505 856-7595 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Has four rinks under one roof. A great place to sharpen your figure skating or hockey skills or just skate for fun. Cheer on the [https://www.3hlnmicewolves.com/ Ice Wolves], an NAHL hockey team. }} ===Performing arts=== [[File:Facade of KIMO 2012.JPG|thumb|350px|KiMo Theater]] * {{do | name=KiMo Theater | alt= | url=http://www.cabq.gov/kimo | email= | address=423 Central Ave NW | lat=35.08491 | long=-106.65252 | directions= | phone=+1 505 768-3522 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=KiMo Theater | wikidata=Q6403585 | content=This historic and beautiful downtown building is a vibrant setting for the local performing arts community, and a venue for some traveling shows. The theater is gorgeous and filled with Pueblo-esque art deco ornamentation, such as beautiful murals, plaster cow skulls and wooden beams. }} * {{do | name=Popejoy Hall | alt= | url=http://www.popejoypresents.com/ | email= | address=in the Center for the Arts building on the UNM campus | lat=35.08214 | long=-106.61992 | directions= | phone=+1 505 277-3824 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hosts a schedule of live performances year-round, including Broadway musicals, live theater, dance and music. }} * {{do | name=Isleta Amphitheater | alt= | url=https://www.isletaamp.com/ | email= | address=5601 University Blvd SE | lat=34.99831 | long=-106.63073 | directions= | phone=+1 505 452-5100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's in south Albuquerque; this is the city's primary concert venue. }} * {{do | name=The Cell | alt= | url=https://www.fusionnm.org/ | email= | address=700 1st St NW | lat=35.08916 | long=-106.64670 | directions= | phone=+1 505 766-9412 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-04-07 | content=Home to the Fusion Theater Company, a local performance group. }} * {{do | name=Albuquerque Little Theater | alt= | url=http://www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org/ | email= | address=224 San Pasquale SW | lat=35.09105 | long=-106.66891 | directions= | phone=+1 505 242-4750 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hosting local performances throughout the year. }} * {{do | name=The Box Performance Space | alt= | url=http://www.theboxabq.com/ | email= | address=100 Gold Ave SW #112 | lat=35.08295 | long=-106.64850 | directions= | phone=+1 505 404-1578 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Featuring sketch comedy, improv, children's shows, and other works. Home to Cardboard Playhouse Productions and Blackout Theatre Company. }} * {{do | name=Aux Dog Theatre | alt= | url=https://www.groundworksnm.org/nonprofit-directory/nonprofit/9669 | email= | address=3011 Monte Vista Boulevard NE | lat=35.08187 | long=-106.61138 | directions=in the Nob Hill area just north of Central | phone=+1 505 254-7716 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An intimate performance space that produces innovative plays year round. }} ===Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta=== {{do| name=Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta | url=http://www.balloonfiesta.com/ | address=Balloon Fiesta Park | lat=35.19641 | long=-106.59693 | directions=north of Alameda Blvd, {{convert|1|mi|km}} west of I-25, take either Alameda Blvd or Tramway Blvd exit off I-25 | price=$10, children ages 12 and under free (''parking $15 per car'') | wikipedia=Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta | wikidata=Q4712821 | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content= }} The Fiesta is the world's largest ballooning event and one of the most photographed events in the world. A cultural landmark for Albuquerque (and indeed, all of New Mexico), this festival gives you a first-hand look at the world of ballooning. For nine days in October, you can walk out onto a large field where balloonists from around the world set up, inflate, launch, and possibly land their balloons. Mass ascensions of balloons with hundreds of different colors and shapes create an often stunning and magnificent sight. It's one of the most heavily attended festivals in the entire U.S. Balloons fly best in cooler conditions, so many of the events take place early in the morning. Traffic is pretty bad around the festival; expect a long, long line of cars (you may want to seriously consider taking park-and-ride to beat the traffic). Get your hotel reservations '''''far''''' in advance, because everyone fills up around this time of year. If the event is rained or snowed out, there are no refunds on prices. Most years the weather works in favor of the balloonists, so this shouldn't be a problem, though. [[File:ABQ Balloon Fiesta.jpg|thumb|350px|A sky full of balloons during a mass ascension]] The event begins on the first Saturday of October and ends with a farewell mass ascension on the Sunday of the following weekend, with numerous events in-between, such as concerts and balloon races. Here are a few of the highlights of the fiesta: * '''Dawn Patrol'''. Every day there's a Dawn Patrol at around 6AM, where a few balloons take off before the sun rises. These balloons test the conditions before other balloons take off. * '''Mass Ascension'''. On weekend days at about 7AM the Mass Ascension occurs, which is the lift off of all the balloons participating in the fiesta, usually in two waves. Not to be missed. * '''Balloon Glow'''. On weekend evenings (except for the final day of the event) a Balloon Glow takes place, when the balloons don't lift off the ground, but are illuminated by the light of their propane burners going off. * '''Morning Glow'''. The same as the balloon glow but early in the morning (may not always occur). * '''Special Shapes Rodeo'''. Happens at 7AM on the Thursday and Friday of the event, which is a Mass Ascension for all the "special shape" balloons. There are also Balloon Glows called Glowdeos (a portmanteau of "glow" and "rodeo") for the special shape balloons. The special shapes are the balloons in forms other than the standard balloon shape, and are very popular with kids; expect to see animals, cartoon characters, clowns, and many other colorful creations. Returning favorites include a milk cow, a wagon coach, and a trio of bees. And if you want to do more than watch the balloons, there are several local companies which provide balloon rides year-round: * {{do | name=Rainbow Ryders | alt= | url=http://www.rainbowryders.com/ | email= | address= | lat=35.18776 | long=-106.58282 | directions= | phone=+1 505 823-1111 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The only one which operates directly from Balloon Fiesta Park during the Balloon Fiesta. }} ===Other annual events=== [[File:Expo new mexico fairgrounds main st.jpg|thumb|350px|The tree-lined Main Street of the Expo New Mexico fairgrounds during the State Fair]] Besides the Balloon Fiesta, there are numerous festivals and celebrations on a yearly basis. Here are some of the major ones: * {{event | name=New Mexico State Fair | alt= | url=http://exponm.com/ | email= | year= | month=September | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | address=held at the Expo New Mexico fairgrounds | lat=35.08220|long=-106.57270 | directions=on Louisiana between Central and Lomas, east of UNM and south of Uptown | phone=+1 505 265-EXPO | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Takes place annually for two weeks in September | price=$10 adults, $7 seniors/children, children 5 and under free | lastedit=2017-06-04 | content=Second only to the Balloon Fiesta, the state fair is a massive event in the Albuquerque calendar. Like any state fair, there's lots of agricultural competitions, farm animals, rodeos, carnival rides, art, music, and fried food. Unique to the New Mexico State Fair are lots of exhibits that show off the pride and character of New Mexico, such as art galleries, a performing arts center, an Indian Village (where you can watch Native American music and dance) and the Villa Hispana, where you can see regular demonstrations of local art and culture. }} * {{event | name=Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow | alt= | url=https://www.gatheringofnations.com/ | email= | year= | month=April | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A massive pow-wow — the largest in North America, in fact — which brings Native Americans and First Nations people from across the continent together for a huge celebration. There are many events, including the powwow, native music, arts, crafts, and food, and the Miss Indian World pageant. The event takes place in late April at the Expo New Mexico fairgrounds. }} * {{event | name=Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque | alt= | url=https://ffabq.org/ | email= | year= | month=mid-July | date= | endyear=| endmonth= | enddate= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most exciting Flamenco gatherings in the country, with artists from around the world. Held annually during the summer, usually in early June, at a number of venues. }} * Around '''Christmas''' time, thousands of '''luminarias''' (a paper bag half-filled with sand with a lit candle placed inside) line the streets of Old Town. If you come to the city during this time of year you are also likely to see electric luminarias (a string of lights designed to resemble authentic luminarias) lining the roofs of many buildings in the city. You may also see luminaria displays in some of the city's residential neighborhoods, on the UNM campus, and on many an individual's front yard, but Old Town provides the most accessible and dramatic display. ==Buy== Upon first glance, it might seem like your only place to shop are the miles and miles of strip malls that line the major arterials. While that's not ''entirely'' the case, everything is really spread out, with the exception of the concentrated Old Town-Downtown-Nob Hill area along Central Ave. So while you can find just about anything you're looking for, you will probably have to drive a ways to get it. Here are some good places around town to shop: [[File:Albuquerque, New Mexico USA - panoramio (37).jpg|thumb|350px|Shops along an Old Town alleyway]] * {{buy | name=Old Town | alt= | url=http://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com/ | email= | address=at Central & Rio Grande | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If you're looking for all the "New Mexican" shops, this is probably the next best thing to Santa Fe. Granted, some of it is tacky souvenir stuff, but there are also plenty of quality gift shops with authentic Native American and Southwestern art. You can also find plenty of antiques, art galleries, jewelry, pottery, weavings, clothing stores, and other specialty shops. }} ** {{buy | name=Albuquerque Photographer's Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.abqphotographersgallery.com/ | email= | address=303 Romero St NW, STE N208 (upstairs) | lat=35.09692 | long=-106.67055 | directions= | phone=+1 505 244-9195 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–5:30PM, Su noon–5PM | price= | content=A juried photography co-op of award-winning photographers, representing a wide variety of styles and techniques. }} ** {{buy | name=Amapola Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.amapolagallery.com/ | email= | address=205 Romero St NW | lat=35.09619 | long=-106.67055 | directions= | phone=+1 505 242-4311 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10AM–5PM | price= | content=Co-op of 40 contemporary artists selling a wide variety of southwestern arts and crafts. }} ** {{buy | name=The Candy Lady | alt= | url=http://thecandylady.com/ | email= | address=424 San Felipe St NW | lat=35.09807 | long=-106.6692 | directions=corner of Charlevoix and San Felipe | phone=+1 505 243-6239 | tollfree= | hours=M 11AM–5PM, Tu W noon–5PM, Th 11AM–5PM, F Sa 11AM–6PM, Su noon–5PM | price= | content=A popular candy shop with lots of homemade fudge, chocolates, caramels, and other sweets, though it has also gained notice for providing the blue-colored hard candy that served as the meth prop in the locally-set ''Breaking Bad'' television series. You can buy a bag of a faithful recreation of the prop, which is now one of the shop's most popular products. }} ** {{buy | name=Mama's Minerals | alt= | url=http://www.mamasminerals.com/ | email= | address=800 20th St NW | lat=35.1001 | long=-106.6670 | directions=at 20th and Bellamah, behind Hotel Albuquerque | phone=+1 505 266-8443 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 9AM–7PM, Sa 10AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM | price= | content=A wonderful store with an extensive collection of minerals, geologic specimens, gems, beads, supplies for the geologist, information about local geology, and more. Anyone even slightly interested in geology could spend a lot of time here. }} ** {{buy | name=Old Town Emporium | alt= | url=http://www.old-town-emporium.com/ | email= | address=204 San Felipe NW | lat=35.09568 | long=-106.66927 | directions= | phone=+1 505 842-8102 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9AM–8PM, Su 9AM–6PM | price= | content=A very large gift shop with all the typical tourist kitsch, which certainly has its charm. }} ** {{buy | name=Tanner Chaney Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.tannerchaney.com/ | email= | address=323 Romero St NW | lat=35.09713 | long=-106.67052 | directions= | phone=+1 505 247-2242 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–5:30PM, Su noon–5:30PM | price= | content=A long-standing business selling native arts and crafts. }} * {{buy | name=Downtown | alt= | url= | email= | address=particularly along Central and Gold Aves. (one block S of Central) | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=While downtown has plenty of bars and restaurants, the shopping scene is a bit lacking. However, there are a few interesting places: }} ** {{buy | name=The Man's Hat Shop | alt= | url=http://www.themanshatshop.com/ | email= | address=511 Central Ave NW | lat=35.08489 | long=-106.65318 | directions= | phone=+1 505 247-9605 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu–F 9:30AM–5:30PM, Sa 9:30AM–5PM | price= | content=Has a huge selection of Western hats. }} ** {{buy | name=Patrician Design | alt= | url=http://www.patriciandesign.com/ | email= | address=216 Gold Ave SW | lat=35.08318 | long=-106.65014 | directions= | phone=+1 505 242-7646 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 8AM–6PM | price= | content=A retail boutique with art, jewelry, and some nifty around-the-home accessories. }} * {{buy | name=Nob Hill | alt= | url=http://nobhillmainstreet.org/ | email= | address=along Central Avenue from Girard Boulevard to Washington Street | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A trendy district known for its neon reminiscent of the Route 66 days, Nob Hill is easily one of the best places in the city to window shop. The '''Nob Hill Business Center''', at Central & Carlisle, has some great little shops as well as the La Montanita Food Co-Op (''see Grocery stores under "Eat" below''). }} ** {{buy | name=The Herb Store | alt= | url=http://www.herbstorenm.com/ | email= | address=107 Carlisle Blvd SE | lat=35.07937 | long=-106.60470 | directions=in the Nob Hill Business Center | phone=+1 505 255-8878 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–6PM, Su noon–5PM | price= | content=Stock up on all your herb supplies and herbal remedies here. }} ** {{buy | name=Masks Y Mas | alt= | url=http://www.masksymas.net/ | email= | address=3106 Central Ave SE | lat=35.08043 | long=-106.61053 | directions= | phone=+1 505 256-4183 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 11AM–6PM, F Sa 11AM-7PM, Su noon–5PM | price= | content=An art gallery and store cram packed with [[Day of the Dead]] folk art. }} * {{buy | name=Coronado Center | alt= | url=http://www.coronadocenter.com/ | email= | address=Menaul and Louisiana | lat=35.10714 | long=-106.57141 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A typical indoor suburban mall, anchored by Macy's, JCPenney, Mervyn's and Sears. Most of the major 'big box' retailers are also in the general area, in both directions along I-40. }} * {{buy | name=ABQ Uptown | alt= | url=http://www.abquptown.com/ | email= | address=Indian School and Louisiana | lat=35.10358 | long=-106.56710 | directions=across the street from Coronado Mall | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An outdoor mall with more high-end retail stores, such as Apple Computer, Talbots, Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma. }} * {{buy | name=Cottonwood Mall | alt= | url=http://cottonwoodmall.com/ | email= | address=Coors Blvd & Coors Bypass, on the west side of Albuquerque | lat=35.19843 | long=-106.65708 | directions= | phone=+1 505 899-7467 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 10AM–9PM, Su 11AM–6PM | price= | content=A typical indoor mall, the surrounding area contains most typical 'big box' retailers. }} Outside these areas, there are also some specific businesses around town that are worth your time: * {{buy | name=Bien Mur Indian Market Center | alt= | url=http://www.sandiapueblo.nsn.us/bien-mur-indian-market/ | email= | address=100 Bien Mur Dr NE | lat=35.20120 | long=-106.56895 | directions=N of Albuquerque at the Sandia Pueblo, off the intersection of Tramway and I-25 | phone=+1 505 821-5400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9:30AM–5:30PM, Su 11AM–5:30PM | price= | lastedit=2016-04-07 | content=Owned by the Sandia Pueblo, this huge market has loads of Native American jewelry, pottery, rugs, paintings and folk art. Most of the stuff here comes directly from the artist to the market. }} * {{buy | name=Gertrude Zachary Jewelry Showroom | alt= | url=https://gertrudezachary.com/ | email= | address=1501 Lomas NW | lat=35.09302 | long=-106.66335 | directions=between Old Town and Downtown | phone=+1 505 247-4442 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 9:30AM–6PM, Su 10AM–5PM | price= | content=A locally-owned jewelry chain in Albuquerque with plenty of antiques and Southwestern jewelry. }} * {{buy | name=Jackalope | alt= | url=http://www.jackalope.com/albuquerque/ | email= | address=6400 San Mateo Blvd NE | lat=35.15046 | long=-106.58577 | directions=near the intersection of San Mateo and I-25 | phone=+1 505 349-0955 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 9AM–6PM | price= | content=A local chain of stores (there is also a location in Santa Fe) that sells folk art, pottery, rugs, and furniture from around the world. There is really a lot of fantastic stuff here, and a lot to browse through. }} ==Eat== {{Eatpricerange|$10 or less|$10–20|$20 or more}} Dining out in Albuquerque tends to be relatively inexpensive and very casual. Many places offer outdoor seating. Iced tea is the beverage of choice. ===New Mexican dining=== New Mexican cuisine is unique. Be ready for the question "Red or green?" or in Spanish "¿Rojo o verde?" which refers to the chile-based sauce included in or used to smother various menu items. There are constant arguments as to which is hotter, the ripe and often dried red chile, or the immature green chile; however, spiciness depends much more on the strain of pepper and how the chile is prepared rather than the color, and varies greatly by restaurant, so inquire and experiment. Many meals will include ''sopaipillas'', the characteristic New Mexican fry bread, as a side. The characteristic desserts are ''flan'', a type of custard, or ''Natillas'', closer in texture to pudding. ====Budget==== * {{eat | name=Acapulco | alt= | url=https://www.acapulcotaco.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 locations | phone=+1 505 268-9865 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Serves excellent New Mexican cuisine from a stand. }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=840 San Mateo Blvd SE | lat=35.06759 | long=-106.58603 | directions=near the Kirtland AFB Truman Gate | phone= | tollfree= | hours=7:30AM-7PM | price= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=2617 Wyoming Blvd NE | lat=35.11563 | long=-106.55127 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Church Street Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.churchstreetcafe.com/ | email= | address=2111 Church St NW | lat=35.09725 | long=-106.66984 | directions=in Old Town behind the church | phone=+1 505 247-8522 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th–Sa 8AM–8PM, Su–W 8AM–4PM | price=$6–15 | content=A cozy little restaurant with good New Mexican food tucked away down a side alley of Old Town. }} * {{eat | name=Durans Central Pharmacy | alt= | url=http://www.durancentralpharmacy.com/ | email= | address=1815 Central Ave NW | lat=35.09258 | long=-106.66710 | directions= | phone=+1 505 247-4141 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 9AM–6PM, Sa 9AM–2PM | price=$5–9 | content=An inexpensive lunch counter in the back of a pharmacy serving cheap, hearty New Mexican cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Little Anita's | alt= | url=http://www.littleanitas.com | email= | address=regional chain, original in Old Town at 2105 Mountain Rd NW | lat=35.09884 | long=-106.67027 | directions= | phone=+1 505 242-3102 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM–9PM daily | price=$3–7 | content=Consistent, great quality food with great service and atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Los Cuates | alt= | url=http://www.loscuatesrestaurants.com/ | email= | address=regional chain, main location at 4901 Lomas NE | lat=35.08768 | long=-106.59047 | directions= | phone=+1 505 268-0974 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM–9PM daily | price=$4–10 | content=A pleasant sit-down restaurant with a milder chile. }} * {{eat | name=Milly's | alt= | url=https://millysrestaurants.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 locations | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=$3–8 | content=Flavorful but not-too-hot chile. }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=7308 Jefferson St NE | lat=35.16383 | long=-106.59264 | directions= | phone=+1 505 345-9200 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 6:30AM–3PM, Sa-Su 7AM-7PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=2100 Candelaria Road | lat=35.11441 | long=-106.62007 | directions= | phone=+1 505 884-0707 | tollfree= | hours=M–F 6:30AM–3PM, Sa 6AM-2PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Papa Felipe's Mexican Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.papafelipes.com/ | email=rudy@papafelipes.com | address=9800 Menaul Blvd NE | lat=35.10857 | long=-106.53196 | directions= | phone=+1 505 292-8877 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM–10PM | price=$7.50–20 | content=Home-cooked, authentic New Mexican cuisine since 1977. Lunch and Senior specials. Full bar and happy hour. }} * {{eat | name=Perea's | alt= | url= | email= | address=1140 Juan Tabo Blvd NE | lat=35.09231 | long=-106.51479 | directions= | phone=+1 505 293-0157 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 7AM–8PM, Su 7AM–2PM | price= | content=May have the hottest green chile in town. }} * {{eat | name=Sadie's of New Mexico | alt= | url=http://www.sadiesofnewmexico.com/ | email= | address=regional chain, original at 6230 4th St NW | lat=35.14739 | long=-106.63897 | directions= | phone=+1 505 345-5339 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–10PM, Su 11AM–9PM | price=$5–9 | content=Consistent quality. Often a long wait. Hot chile. }} ====Mid-range==== * {{eat | name=Barelas Coffee House | alt= | url= | email= | address=1502 4th St SW | lat=35.07101 | long=-106.65401 | directions= | phone=+1 505 843-7577 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM–3PM daily | price=From $12 (varies on party size, and do tip well. If you come back, the servers will literally run for you!) | content=This place, for those who know how to find it (it ''is'' tucked in a corner) is a local favorite, serving menudo, chile, and a wide range of other both Mexican and New Mexican foods. They are also locally known for their tea, a blend of chamomile teas, always served hot and fresh. Also, as you are about to pay, make sure and check out the candy table right in front of the cash registers, as you might just spot an old favorite such as Sugar Daddys and Nik-L-Nips! }} * {{eat | name=Cervantes | alt= | url=http://www.cervantesabq.com/ | email= | address=5801 Gibson Blvd SE | lat=35.05853 | long=-106.57715 | directions= | phone=+1 505 262-2253 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–10PM, Su 11AM–9:30PM | price= | content=Excellent menu, ala carte items, full bar, World Record Margarita. Local favorite. }} * {{eat | name=El Pinto | alt= | url=http://www.elpinto.com/ | email= | address=10500 4th St NW | lat=35.20660 | long=-106.61154 | directions= | phone=+1 505 898-1771 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM–10PM, Su 10:30AM–9PM (Sunday brunch 10:30AM–2PM) | price= | content=Lovely ambiance and a great menu. Their nachos are fantastic, and the restaurant is also the purveyor of a popular local brand of salsa. }} * {{eat | name=Monroe's | alt= | url=https://monroeschile.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 locations | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$4–11 | content=Great carne adovada Indian tacos. }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=1025 4th St. NW | lat=35.09488 | long=-106.64999 | directions= | phone=+1 505 242-1111 | tollfree= | hours=M–Tu & Th-Sa 10AM–8PM, Su 9AM–8PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=6051 Osuna Rd NE | lat=35.14475 | long=-106.58065 | directions= | phone=+1 505 881-4224 | tollfree= | hours=M–Tu & Th-Sa 11AM–8PM, Su 9AM-8PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} ===Non-New Mexican dining=== [[File:Albuquerque doghouse restaurant.jpg|right|thumb|350px|The best place for hot dogs in town]] * {{eat | name=505 Central Food Hall | alt= | url=https://www.505central.com/ | email= | address=505 Central Ave NW | lat=35.0849 | long=-106.65298 | directions= | phone=+1 505 503-8777 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2022-08-13 | content=Industrial-style food court with a terrace offering pizzas, Mexican fare & cocktails, plus wine. }} ====Budget==== * {{eat | name=Banh Mi Coda | alt= | url= | email= | address=230 Louisiana Blvd SE | lat=35.07454 | long=-106.56822 | directions= | phone=+1 505 232-0085 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Excellent Vietnamese sandwiches. Get the #6, grilled pork on a French style baguette with French-inspired style mayo (aioli), cucumber, cilantro, strips of pickled carrots, and slices of jalapeños. Bakery also carries various Vietnamese desserts, steamed sweet/glutinous rice with mung beans, and Vietnamese steamed pork sausages. }} * {{eat | name=Bob's Burgers | alt= | url= | email= | address=several locations around town; Central location at 4506 Central Ave SW | lat=35.08448 | long=-106.68836 | directions= | phone=+1 505 831-2111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:30AM–9PM daily | price= | content=A home-grown chain of burger stands with a New Mexican flair. The ones west of the river are owned by Bob, the ones east of the river by his son-in-law Clifford. Bob makes some of the hottest green chile sauce in the state; Clifford flat out tries to kill you. A "chile-head"'s paradise. Try a {{convert|1|ft|m|adj=on}} long chile-cheese dog with green sauce instead of traditional red. }} * {{eat | name=The Dog House | alt= | url= | email= | address=1216 Central Ave SW | lat=35.08758 | long=-106.66139 | directions=between downtown and Old Town | phone=+1 505 243-1019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–10PM daily | price=An Albuquerque classic—greasy fast food joint, best known for their grilled foot-long hot dogs. Very recognizable place with its dog neon sign. The dining room is ''very'' small, so you may want to just eat in your car | content= }} * {{eat | name=Federico's Mexican Food | alt= | url=https://federicosmexicanfood.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 locations | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=$3–6 | content=The place is a little bare-bones, but the food is excellent (and shows the difference between "Mexican" and "New Mexican" cuisine), not to mention cheap. Get a ''horchata'' as your drink. }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=1109 Juan Tabo Blvd NE | lat=35.09083 | long=-106.51562 | directions= | phone=+1 505 271-6499 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 6ː30AM–midnight | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=2202 Central Ave SW | lat=35.09506 | long=-106.67324 | directions= | phone=+1 505 900-3750 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Frontier Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.frontierrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=2400 Central Ave SE | lat=35.08077 | long=-106.61923 | directions=at Central & Cornell | phone=+1 505 266-0550 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5AM–1AM daily | price=$3–9 | content=One of the most popular restaurants in Albuquerque; a big hangout for the college students at UNM. Good American and New Mexican food, the breakfast burrito here is one of the best in Albuquerque. The atmosphere is casual, and it's a great place to people-watch and witness a good cross-section of the city's population. If you can't make it to the Frontier, you can go to one of the several '''Golden Pride''' chain places around Albuquerque, which is owned by the same family and serves much of the same food. }} * {{eat | name=Grandma's K&I Diner | alt= | url= | email= | address=2500 Broadway Blvd SE | lat=35.05631 | long=-106.6448 | directions= | phone=+1 505 243-1881 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 6AM–3PM | price= | content=Enjoy some authentic Albuquerque cuisine, restaurant is best known for serving a fry covered, football sized burrito called the Travis. They can be ordered in eighths, quarters, halves or whole; consumption of an entire travis is sometimes used as a fraternity hazing. The breakfast skillet meals are wonderful. }} * {{eat | name=Pericos | alt= | url= | email= | address=109 Yale Blvd SE | lat=35.08034 | long=-106.62229 | directions=near the intersection of Yale and Central | phone=+1 505 247-2503 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 9:30AM–9PM, Sa 10AM–7PM, Su 10–6PM | price=$3–7 | content=A small Mexican/New Mexican greasy hole-in-the-wall joint with lousy service, but delicious burritos. }} * {{eat | name=Pho #1 | alt= | url= | email= | address=414 San Pedro Dr SE | lat=35.07370 | long=-106.57719 | directions= | phone=+1 505 268-0488 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pho: Vietnamese noodle soup. Also grilled pork, chicken, or beef noodle bowl and rice plates. Great friendly service. Don't miss the Vietnamese cold coffee with condensed milk. }} * {{eat | name=Rudy's Country Store and BBQ | alt= | url=https://rudysbbq.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 locations | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=$3–6 | content=Casual, relaxed, and wonderful self-serve BBQ. Don't miss the beef brisket! }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=2321 Carlisle NE | lat=35.10724 | long=-106.60489 | directions= | phone=+1 505 884-4000 | tollfree= | hours=7AM–9PM daily | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=10136 Coors NW | lat=35.20109 | long=-106.64817 | directions= | phone=+1 505 890-7113 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 7AM-9:30PM, F-Sa 7AM-10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-23 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Saggio's Pizza | alt= | url=http://www.saggios.com/ | email= | address=107 Cornell Dr SE | lat=35.08047 | long=-106.61978 | directions=at Central & Cornell, across the street from the Frontier Restaurant | phone=+1 505 255-5454 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 8AM–10PM, F Sa 8AM–11PM | price= | content=Some of the best pizza in Albuquerque. The atmosphere is wonderful, with statues, murals, plants, and televisions everywhere. There is a sports bar in here, but the place is still very kid-friendly. }} [[File:Route 66 diner.jpg|right|thumb|350px|The 66 Diner]] * {{eat | name=66 Diner | alt= | url=http://www.66diner.com/ | email= | address=1405 Central Ave NE | lat=35.08214 | long=-106.63069 | directions=between I-25 and University Blvd | phone=+1 505 247-1421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11AM–11PM, Sa 8AM–11PM, Su 8AM–10PM | price=$5–9 | content=A Route 66-themed restaurant serving classic American dishes. Big portions, great atmosphere. }} ====Mid-range==== * {{eat | name=County Line BBQ | alt= | url=http://www.countyline.com/ | email= | address=9600 Tramway Blvd NE | lat=35.18991 | long=-106.49533 | directions= | phone=+1 505 856-7477 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W–F 11:30AM–2PM and 5–9PM, Sa Su 11:30AM–9PM | price=$10–20 | content=Spectacular views of the city from the picture windows in the main dining area. For weekend dining, be prepared to wait a bit. Good Texas-style BBQ, relaxed atmosphere and large portions for your dollar. }} * {{eat | name=Dion's | alt= | url=http://www.dionspizza.com/ | email= | address=multiple locations; Central location at 4717 Central Ave NE | lat=35.07878 | long=-106.59169 | directions= | phone=+1 505 265-6919 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th, 10:30AM–10PM, F Sa 10:30AM–11PM | price= | content=A popular local chain of pizzerias, serving some of the best pizza in Albuquerque. They also have sandwiches. }} * {{eat | name=Il Vicino | alt= | url=http://ilvicino.com/locations/ | email= | address=multiple locations; Nob Hill location at 3403 Central Ave NE | lat=35.08030 | long=-106.60673 | directions= | phone=+1 505 266-7855 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th 11AM–11PM, F Sa 11AM–midnight | price= | content=Fresh gourmet pizza and beer. }} * {{eat | name=Flying Star Cafe | alt= | url=http://flyingstarcafe.com/ | email= | address=multiple locations; Nob Hill location at 3416 Central Ave SE | lat=35.07979 | long=-106.60629 | directions= | phone=+1 505 255-6633 | tollfree= | hours=Su–Th 6AM–11PM, F Sa 6AM–midnight | price=$8–20 | content=A local space age-themed chain with a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, entrees, New Mexican food, and superb desserts. Rated 'Best Bakery' in Albuquerque. Daily and weekly specials. Free wi-fi and comfy seating areas. Vast selection of magazines. Flying Star also operates the local '''Satellite Coffee''' chain, which has a great coffee selection and some of the same pastries you'll find at the Flying Star. }} * {{eat | name=Pars Cuisine | alt= | url=http://www.parscuisine.us/ | email= | address=4320 The 25 Way, Ste 100 | lat=35.14353 | long=-106.59356 | directions= | phone=+1 505 345-5156 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM–10PM, Su 5–9PM | price=$4–20 | content=Persian food. Cushion seating available, bellydancing on weekend nights. Hookah available for rental. Wonderful Persian classics. }} * {{eat | name=Slate Street Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.slatestreetcafe.com/ | email= | address=515 Slate NW | lat=35.09246 | long=-106.65200 | directions= | phone=+1 505 243-2210 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Breakfast/lunch M–F 7:30AM–3PM; brunch Sa 8AM–2PM; wine loft W–Sa 4PM–10PM; dinner Tu–Th 5PM–9PM, F Sa 5PM–10PM | price= | content=American cuisine. They have a nice wine list and a wine bar loft too. }} * {{eat | name=Taj Mahal | alt= | url=https://tajmahalabq.com | email= | address=1430 Carlisle Blvd NE | lat=35.09625 | long=-106.60391 | directions= | phone=+1 505 255-1994 | tollfree= | hours=Lunch 11AM–2:30PM, dinner 5–10PM | price=$3–15 | content=Excellent Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Thai Tip | alt= | url= | email= | address=1512 Wyoming NE | lat=35.09675 | long=-106.55033 | directions= | phone=+1 505 323-7447 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Thai restaurant with a loyal local following, and for good reason. Friendly owners and relaxed atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=La Reforma | alt= | url=https://lareformabrewery.com/ | email= | address=8900 San Mateo Boulevard Northeast, Suite i | lat=35.18680570478597 | long=-106.58525504400787 | directions= | phone=+1 505 717-1361 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM | price= | content=Excellent street-style Mexican food. They also have their own craft beer and liquor. |lastedit=2024-10-26}} ====Splurge==== * {{eat | name=Artichoke Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.artichokecafe.com | email= | address=424 Central Ave SE | lat=35.08316 | long=-106.64241 | directions=corner of Central and Edith | phone=+1 505 243-0200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch M–F 11AM–2:30PM; dinner Su–Th 5–9PM, F Sa 5–10PM | price=$9–30 | content=American cuisine and a popular restaurant in the downtown area. Great creamy artichoke soup and excellent salmon. Very pleasant ambiance. }} * {{eat | name=The Rancher's Club | alt= | url=http://www.theranchersclubofnm.com/ | email= | address=Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, 1901 University Blvd NE | lat=35.10801 | long=-106.62500 | directions= | phone=+1 505 889-8071 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 5:30–10PM, Tu–Th 11:30AM–2PM and 5:30–10PM, F 11:30AM–2PM and 5:30–10:30PM, Sa 5:30–10:30PM, Su 5:30–9PM | price= | content=One of the finest restaurants in Albuquerque, and the winner of multiple awards. American cuisine, serving prime aged beef, seafood and poultry grilled over aromatic woods. }} * {{eat | name=Tucanos Brazilian Grill | alt= | url=http://www.tucanos.com | email= | address=110 Central Ave SW | lat=35.08393 | long=-106.64836 | directions= | phone=+1 505 246-9900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11AM–10PM, F Sa 11AM–11PM, Su 11AM–9PM | price=$12 lunch, $20 dinner per person, all you can eat | content=Excellent salad bar, and a variety of meats brought to your table. }} * {{eat | name=Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.zincabq.com | email= | address=3009 Central Ave NE | lat=35.08093 | long=-106.61145 | directions= | phone=+1 505 254-9462 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 11AM–2:30PM and 5–10PM, F 11AM–2:30PM and 5–11PM, Sa 5–11PM, Su 11AM–2:30PM | price=$8–27 | content= In Nob Hill. Zinc is pleasant and well-appointed inside. American cuisine, with a touch of French; excellent appetizers. Don't miss the wine bar and jazz in the basement. Reservations advised. }} ===Grocery stores=== * {{eat | name=La Montanita Natural Foods Co-Op | alt= | url=http://www.lamontanita.coop | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A local community-owned co-op offering organic food with two locations in Albuquerque: }} :* {{eat | name=La Montanita Nob Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address=3500 Central Ave SE | lat=35.07928 | long=-106.60520 | directions=in the Nob Hill Marketplace at Central and Carlisle | phone=+1 505 265-4631 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 7AM–10PM, Su 8AM–10PM | price= | content=Slightly spaced out till staff. }} :* {{eat | name=La Montanita Valley | alt= | url= | email= | address=2400 Rio Grande NW | lat=35.11777 | long=-106.67495 | directions= | phone=+1 505 242-8800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 7AM–10PM, Su 8AM–10PM | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Sprouts | alt= | url=https://www.sprouts.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Local organic food store chain with 4 locations in Albuquerque. Good place, even have diet Indian tonic if you like a gin and tonic. }} :* {{eat | name=Sprouts on Corrales | alt= | url= | email= | address=10701 Corrales Rd NW | lat=35.20555 | long=-106.64686 | directions= | phone=+1 505 890-7900 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7:30AM–10PM daily | price= | content= }} :* {{eat | name=Sprouts on Lomas | alt= | url= | email= | address=5112 Lomas Blvd NE | lat=35.08671 | long=-106.58757 | directions=Lomas and San Mateo | phone=+1 505 268-5127 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM–10PM daily | price= | content= }} :* {{eat | name=Sprouts on Montgomery | alt= | url= | email= | address=11205 Montgomery Blvd NE | lat=35.13161 | long=-106.51496 | directions=Montgomery and Juan Tabo | phone=+1 505 298-2447 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM–10PM daily | price= | content= }} :* {{eat | name=Sprouts on San Mateo | alt= | url= | email= | address=6300 San Mateo Blvd | lat=35.14923 | long=-106.58487 | directions=San Mateo and Academy | phone=+1 505 821-7000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM–10PM daily | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Talin Market World Food Fare | alt= | url=http://talininc.com | email= | address=88 Louisiana Blvd SE | lat=35.07535 | long=-106.56794 | directions=at the corner of Central and Louisiana | phone=+1 505 268-0206 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 8:30AM–8PM, Su 9AM–7PM | price= | content=International food marketplace. }} * {{eat | name=Trader Joe's | alt= | url=http://www.traderjoes.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Two locations in Albuquerque: }} :* {{eat | name=Trader Joe's Far Heights | alt= | url= | email= | address=8929 Holly Ave NE | lat=35.17514 | long=-106.54301 | directions=at the intersection of Paseo del Norte and Ventura | phone=+1 505 796-0311 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM–9PM daily | price= | content= }} :* {{eat | name=Trader Joe's Uptown | alt= | url= | email= | address=2200 Uptown Loop NE | lat=35.10218 | long=-106.56549 | directions=next to ABQ Uptown mall | phone=+1 505 883-3662 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM–9PM daily | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Whole Foods Market | alt= | url=http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Organic food store chain with two locations in Albuquerque: }} :* {{eat | name=Whole Foods on Academy | alt= | url=http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/albuquerque | email= | address=5815 Wyoming Blvd NE | lat=35.14658 | long=-106.55618 | directions=at the intersection of Wyoming and Academy | phone=+1 505 856-0474 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7:30AM–9PM daily | price= | content= }} :* {{eat | name=Whole Foods at Indian School Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/indianschoolplaza | email= | address=2103 Carlisle Blvd NE | lat=35.10309 | long=-106.60519 | directions=at the intersection of Carlisle and Indian School | phone=+1 505 260-1366 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7AM–10PM daily | price= | content= }} * For your more typical chain groceries, '''[http://www.albertsons.com Albertsons]''' and '''[https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com Smith's]''' each have several stores in the city. ==Drink== ====Downtown==== * {{drink | name=Anodyne | alt= | url= | email= | address=409 Central Ave NW | lat=35.08489 | long=-106.65197 | directions= | phone=+1 505 244-1820 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Downtown hipster bar. 100 different icy beers, pool tables galore and a killer jukebox. }} * {{drink | name=Downtown Distillery | alt= | url= | email= | address=406 Central Ave SW | lat=35.08446 | long=-106.65203 | directions= | phone=+1 505 765-1534 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11AM–2AM, Sa 5PM–2AM | price= | content=Long bar downstairs; pool lounge and bar upstairs. Jaeger specials, to say the least. }} * {{drink | name=G.Toti | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/abqanqq-hotel-andaluz-albuquerque/dining/ | email= | address=125&nbsp;Second Street NW | lat=35.08504 | long=-106.64948 | directions=in the Hotel Andaluz | phone=+1 505 242-9090 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11AM–2AM, Sa 5PM–2AM | price= | content=Rooftop bar and dining with 30's and 40's themes. }} * {{drink | name=Launchpad | alt= | url=http://www.launchpadrocks.com | email= | address=618 Central Ave SW | lat=35.08469 | long=-106.65486 | directions= | phone=+1 505 764-8887 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Hours vary; check ahead for concert schedule | price= | content=Well established music venue and rock bar and perhaps the best place to see live music in town. }} * {{drink | name=Library Bar & Grill | alt= | url=http://www.library-abq.com/ | email= | address=312 Central Ave SW | lat=35.08432 | long=-106.65112 | directions= | phone=+1 505 242-2992 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–2AM, Su noon–midnight | price= | content=School girl dress bartenders serve bikers by day and club goers by night. }} * {{drink | name=Marble Brewery | alt= | url=http://www.marblebrewery.com | email= | address=111 Marble St NW | lat=35.09282 | long=-106.64672 | directions= | phone=+1 505 243-2739 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 1PM–midnight, Su 1–10:30PM | price= | content=Fine local micro brewery in Albuquerque's industrial heart. Limited food selection, but in a taproom -- that's the point. }} ====Nob Hill & UNM==== [[File:Monte Vista Fire Station, Albuquerque NM.jpg|thumb|320px|Monte Vista Fire Station]] * {{drink | name=Copper Lounge | alt= | url=http://www.thecopperlounge.com/ | email= | address=1504 Central Ave SE | lat=35.08157 | long=-106.63017 | directions= | phone=+1 505 242-7490 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–2AM | price= | content=Dark dive bar, but extremely friendly patrons. Best beer special in town—$2.50 drafts on Wednesday nights. }} * {{drink | name=Gecko's Bar & Tapas | alt= | url=http://www.geckosbar.com/ | email= | address=3500 Central Ave SE | lat=35.07957 | long=-106.60547 | directions= | phone=+1 505 262-1848 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 11:30AM–2AM, Su 11AM–midnight | price= | content=Great atmosphere and an excellent patio for people watching. The tapas are great bar food. }} * {{drink | name=Two Fools Tavern | alt= | url=http://www.2foolstavern.com | email= | address=3211 Central Ave NE | lat=35.08062 | long=-106.6089 | directions= | phone=+1 505 265-7447 | tollfree= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–2AM, Su 11AM–midnight | price=$3.75 bottled beer, $5–16 wines, scotches, whiskeys | content=Irish beers and music abound. Good beer and wine. }} ====North I-25 Corridor & Heights==== * {{drink | name=Billy's Long Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=4800 San Mateo Blvd NE | lat=35.13626 | long=-106.58558 | directions= | phone=+1 505 889-0573 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–2AM, Su noon–midnight | price= | content=Wide variety of beers on tap. }} * {{drink | name=Canteen Brewhouse | alt= | url=http://canteenbrewhouse.com/ | email= | address=2381 Aztec Rd NE | lat=35.12058 | long=-106.61800 | directions= | phone=+1 505 881-2737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–Th noon–10PM, F Sa noon–midnight | price= | content=A long-standing microbrewery with a loyal following. Small food selection. }} * {{drink | name=Horse & Angel Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=5809 Juan Tabo Blvd NE | lat=35.14702 | long=-106.52507 | directions= | phone=+1 505 299-0225 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM–1:30PM | price= | content=Very large selection of domestic and imported beers on tap, good food with an excellent human resources department (mostly very attractive UNM girls). Laid back, but not too laid back. }} * {{drink | name=La Cumbre | alt= | url=http://lacumbrebrewing.com | email= | address=3313 Girard NE | lat=35.11794 | long=-106.61410 | directions= | phone=+1 505 872-0225 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily noon-closing time | price= | content=A microbrewery opened by a former brewer from Chama River Brewing Co. }} * {{drink | name=Nexus Brewery | alt= | url=http://www.nexusbrewery.com | email= | address=4730 Pan American Fwy East, Suite D | lat=35.13407 | long=-106.60599 | directions= | phone=+1 505 242-4100 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su–W 1PM–10PM, Th–Sa 1PM–midnight | price= | content=A new microbrewery. }} * {{drink | name=Stone Face Package Liquors | alt= | url= | email= | address=8201 San Pedro Dr NE | lat=35.17663 | long=-106.57800 | directions=near Paseo del Norte | phone=+1 505 822-8855 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Sa 11AM–2AM, Su 11AM–midnight | price= | content=Blue collar and all the character you could even hope for. Live music, outdoor volleyball, and great beer specials. }} ====Westside==== * {{drink | name=Cazuela's Mexican Grill & Brewery | alt= | url=http://cazuelasmexicangrill.com/ | email= | address=4501 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho | lat=35.2322 | long=-106.6548 | directions= | phone=+1 505 994-9364 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 9AM–10PM, F Sa 7AM–10PM, Su 8AM–9PM | price= | content=Freshly brewed beers. }} * {{drink | name=Turtle Mountain Brewing Company | alt= | url=https://turtlemountainbrewing.com/ | email= | address=905 36th St SE, Rio Rancho | lat=35.2426 | long=-106.66484 | directions= | phone=+1 505 994-9497 | tollfree= | hours=M–Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM–10PM, Su noon–9PM | price=$3.75 bottled beer | content=Fresh beer and greasy pizza. }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|under $75|$75–175|$176 and over}} If you want a nicer—and pricier—hotel, then head east on I-40 to "uptown" (in the northeast side of the city, which is at higher elevation than "downtown" close to the river) or north on I-25. If you don't mind less free stuff, Central Ave. (old Route 66) is cheaper. However, there are some real dives along Central Avenue, many with unsavory reputations and occasional police raids. Hotels around the airport are generally vanilla-flavored, business-traveler places, but at least are somewhat less expensive than airport hotels in many cities. There are a few nice highrise hotels in the Downtown/Old Town area. Lodging Per Diem is $75. Albuquerque is experiencing a massive wave of hotel building, mainly in the "Mid-range" class. This apparently is driven in part by the infamous lodging shortages during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in October. The result is that during other parts of the year, affordable hotels shouldn't be too hard to find. Even with the growth in the hotel market, lodging can be tight for the Fiesta, so if you're coming then, reserve well in advance—months rather than days. For some free lodgings try looking for cafes where bands are playing (normally on the weekends) and ask among the punk kids and see if they'll help. Even they, however, may not have much space during the Balloon Fiesta. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Sandia Peak Inn – Albuquerque | alt= | url=https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/listing/sandia-peak-inn/1275/ | email= | address=4614 Central Ave SW | lat=35.08435 | long=-106.68976 | directions= | phone=+1 505-569-0645 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$65 (Dec 2021) | content=Festive appearance, with an indoor pool and free breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn & Suites | alt= | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/new-mexico/albuquerque/quality-inn-hotels/nm149 | email= | address=6100 Iliff Rd NW | lat=35.10282 | long=-106.70877 | directions= | phone=+1 505-836-8600 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$62 (Dec 2021) | content=Indoor hot tub and pool, complimentary breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Rodeway Inn Airport | alt= | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/new-mexico/albuquerque/sleep-inn-hotels/nm424 | email=hotelhelp@choicehotels.com | address=2300 International Ave SE | lat=35.06091 | long=-106.62116 | directions=off Yale N of the airport | phone=+1 505 244-3325 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 244-3312 | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$60–70 | content=Probably the cheapest of the several cookie-cutter hotels near the Albuquerque airport. }} * {{sleep | name=Suburban Extended Stay | alt= | url=http://www.suburbanhotels.com/hotel-albuquerque-new_mexico-NM129 | email=hotelhelp@choicehotels.com | address=2401 Wellesley Dr | lat=35.10710 | long=-106.60734 | directions= | phone=+1 505 883-8888 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 883-2830 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$60–70 | content=In a business district near the midtown area of Albuquerque. }} * {{sleep | name=Econo Lodge Old Town | alt= | url=https://www.choicehotels.com/new-mexico/albuquerque/econo-lodge-hotels/nm019 | email= | address=2321 Central Ave NW | lat=35.09599 | long=-106.67537 | directions= | phone=+1 505-243-8475 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$50 (Dec 2021) | content=The indoor pool and hot tub are pretty petite, but better than nothing. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Rio Grande Inn | alt= | url=http://www.riograndeinn.com/ | email=reservations@riograndeinn.com | address=1015 Rio Grande Blvd | lat=35.10404 | long=-106.67150 | directions=north of Old Town at the intersection of I-40/Rio Grande | phone=+1 505 843-9500 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 843-9238 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$90–120 | content=Basic chain motel which has the advantage of being right near Old Town. }} * {{sleep | name=Bottger Mansion of Old Town | alt= | url=http://www.bottger.com/ | email=info@bottger.com | address=110 San Felipe St NW | lat=35.09472 | long=-106.66901 | directions=S of the Plaza | phone=+1 505 243-3639 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3–6PM | checkout=11AM | price=$115–179 | content=This historic house, now a bed-and-breakfast, is shaded by massive 100-yr old trees and is just steps away from the Old Town plaza. }} * {{sleep | name=Courtyard Albuquerque | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/abqcy-courtyard-albuquerque/ | email= | address=5151 Journal Center Blvd NE | lat=35.17074 | long=-106.58740 | directions=North I-25/Jefferson area | phone=+1 505 823-1919 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 823-1918 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$140 | content=Chain motel in the North I-25 area. }} * {{sleep | name=Courtyard Albuquerque Airport | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/abqca-courtyard-albuquerque-airport/ | email= | address=1920 Yale Blvd | lat=35.06030 | long=-106.62143 | directions= | phone=+1 505 843-6600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the airport area. Well lit work desks and complimentary high-speed internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Doubletree Hotel Albuquerque | alt= | url=http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml;?ctyhocn=ALBSMDT | email= | address=201 Marquette Ave NW | lat=35.08847 | long=-106.64903 | directions= | phone=+1 505 247-3344 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 247-7025 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$150–200 | content=A luxury downtown highrise hotel with many amenities, not to mention the only place directly connected to the Albuquerque Convention Center. }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Albuquerque | alt= | url=http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/hotels/index.jhtml;?ctyhocn=ABQEMES | email= | address=1000 Woodward Pl NE | lat=35.09191 | long=-106.63592 | directions=just off the intersection of I-25/Lomas near downtown | phone=+1 505 245-7100 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 247-1083 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$120–170 | content=Great hotel overlooking downtown. }} * {{sleep | name=Hawthorn Suites Albuquerque Airport | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hawthorn-extended-stay/albuquerque-new-mexico/hawthorn-suites-by-wyndham-albuquerque/overview | email= | address=1511 Gibson Blvd SE | lat=35.05976 | long=-106.6324 | directions=just off I-25 near the airport | phone=+1-505-814-5851 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | content=Good airport hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown | alt= | url=http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml;?ctyhocn=ABQUPGI | email= | address=6510 Americas Pkwy NE | lat=35.09981 | long=-106.57243 | directions=just off I-40/Louisiana in Uptown area | phone=+1 505 944-0300 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$145–165 | content=Highrise hotel in the Uptown area. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town | alt= | url=http://www.hotelabq.com/ | email= | address=800 Rio Grande Blvd NW | lat=35.10041 | long=-106.66961 | directions=just north of Old Town | phone=+1 505 843-6300 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 842-8426 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$140–200 | content=A luxury hotel near Old Town approaching "splurge" territory. On-site restaurant, business center, outdoor swimming pool & Jacuzzi, fitness center, and elegant event space. }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport | alt= | url=https://albuquerqueairport.place.hyatt.com/ | email=gm.albuquerque.airport@amerisuites.com | address=1400 Sunport Pl SE | lat=35.04874 | long=-106.63300 | directions=just off I-25 near the airport | phone=+1 505 242-9300 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 242-0998 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$140 | content=Great airport hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Place Albuquerque Uptown | alt= | url=https://albuquerqueuptown.place.hyatt.com/ | email=shehnaz.mehta@hyattselect.com | address=6901 Arvada Ave NE | lat=35.10499 | long=-106.56753 | directions=in the Uptown area near Louisiana/I-40 | phone=+1 505 872-9000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 872-3829 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$140 | content=Nice chain motel in the Uptown area, across the street from the ABQ Uptown mall. }} * {{sleep | name=The Clyde Hotel| alt= | url=https://www.clydehotel.com/ | email= | address=330 Tijeras Ave NW | lat=35.08620 | long=-106.65068 | directions= | phone=+1 505-302-6930 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$110 | content=Large hotel right in downtown Albuquerque, in the smaller of the two tallest highrises with the pyramid roof. }} * {{sleep | name=El Cuervo ABQ Guest Rooms | alt= | url=https://elcuervoabq.com/ | email=maugerbb@aol.com | address=701 Roma Ave NW | lat=35.08975 | long=-106.65442 | directions=Downtown, corner of 7th and Roma | phone=+1 505-242-8755 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$106 (Dec 2021) | content=A cozy bed & breakfast near Downtown in a lovely old Victorian house. Pet-friendly. }} * {{sleep | name=Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque | alt= | url=https://www.sonesta.com/us/new-mexico/albuquerque/sonesta-es-suites-albuquerque | email= | address=3300 Prospect Avenue NE | lat=35.10725 | long=-106.60669 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1 800-766-3782 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$108 (Dec 2021) | content=Near downtown and the airport. Complimentary breakfast buffet and high-speed internet. }} * {{sleep | name=Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.sheratonalbuquerqueairport.com | email= | address=2910 Yale Blvd SE | lat=35.05121 | long=-106.62058 | directions= | phone=+1 505 843-7000 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 843-6307 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$150-180 | content=The closest hotel to the airport, no more than 2&nbsp;min. away by shuttle, which runs on the half hour. However, a management transfer has left the hotel in shambles. Poor value for the money spent—give it a miss and go with other nearby airport hotels instead. Reasonable restaurant (Rojo's Grill) on the premises. }} * {{sleep | name=Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/abqsi-sheraton-albuquerque-uptown/ | email= | address=2600 Louisiana Blvd NE | lat=35.11034 | long=-106.56783 | directions=at Louisiana and Menaul | phone=+1 505 881-0000 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$100–200 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque.jpg|thumb|350px|Hotel Andaluz]] * {{sleep | name=Albuquerque Marriott | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/abqnm-albuquerque-marriott/ | email= | address=2101 Louisiana Blvd NE | lat=35.09941 | long=-106.57013 | directions=in the Uptown area, at Louisiana/I-40 | phone=+1 505 881-6800 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 888-2982 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$180–200 | content=Highrise hotel in the Uptown shopping area off I-40. }} * {{sleep | name=Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North | alt= | url=http://www.albuquerquemarriottnorth.com | email=abqmc@jqh.com | address=5151 San Francisco Road NE | lat=35.16830 | long=-106.58657 | directions=North I-25/Jefferson area | phone=+1 505 821-3333 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 828-0230 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$180–250 | content=Large hotel in "Aztec pyramid" shaped building. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Andaluz | alt= | url=http://www.hotelandaluz.com/ | email= | address=125&nbsp;Second Street NW | lat=35.08501 | long=-106.64939 | directions=at Copper | phone=+1 505 242-9090 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$165–275 | content=The closest thing Albuquerque has to a grand old hotel, this downtown spot is a historic and lavishly-decorated hotel, with Moroccan and Spanish-inspired architecture throughout, very elegant ballrooms, and some luxuriously appointed rooms. A Mediterranean restaurant and a rooftop lounge are also on the premises. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Parq Central | alt= | url=http://hotelparqcentral.com/ | email=info@hotelparqcentral.com | address=806 Central Avenue SE | lat=35.08236 | long=-106.63809 | directions=just west of I-25 | phone=+1 505 242-0040 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$150–300 | content=A boutique hotel in the downtown area, in a lovely old building with gardens and a rooftop bar with excellent views. The accommodations themselves are wonderful, with high ceilings, large windows, and nice furnishings. }} * {{sleep | name=Los Poblanos Inn | alt= | url=http://www.lospoblanos.com | email=ambassador@lospoblanos.com | address=4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW | lat=35.14767 | long=-106.66688 | directions=In the Village of [[Los Ranchos de Albuquerque]] ({{convert|7|mi|km|disp=sqbr}} from downtown Albuquerque) | phone=+1 505 344-9297 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 342-1302 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$150–315 | content=The inn and {{convert|25|acre|ha}} grounds are beautiful, set near the Rio Grande bosque with conference and meeting facilities available. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:SnowyAlbuquerqueDowntown.JPG|thumb|350px|Although rare, snow is not unheard of in Albuquerque]] Albuquerque has an average crime rate compared to some other American cities, but most of it is property crime of more concern to residents than to visitors. Central Avenue is home to some of Albuquerque's main attractions, but portions of it can be somewhat dangerous after dark. The section from the train tracks (eastern edge of downtown) to University Blvd. can be a little scary in the evening. Even in Downtown, while Central Avenue is passable, smaller nearby streets such as Copper Street can be scary after dark. The Nob Hill/UNM district (between University and Carlisle) is perfectly safe at night, but Central gets progressively seedier east of Carlisle, and can get quite scary around the Fairgrounds. Consider the bus or a cab through these areas after the sun goes down. The motels by the airport and their parking lots are frequent sites for illicit deals of various types. If staying at one of these establishments, simply do not engage and nothing bad will happen. Due to its size and mild climate, the streets of Albuquerque are considered home to many people. While not typically a danger, do expect to meet up with beggars and vagrants, particularly around UNM. If you're going to be engaging in outdoor recreation (even as laid-back as watching an Isotopes day game), slather on the sun screen. The elevation of the city is {{feet|5000}} or higher, and there is usually not much cloud cover, so one can get a bad sunburn in surprisingly short order. Also, New Mexico is very arid. That, and its high altitude results in very low humidity in both summer and winter, which can lead to dehydration. Drink plenty of water. A common complaint among visitors from lower altitudes is a persistent headache, which is often mistaken for altitude sickness, but is really a common symptom of dehydration. Consider carrying a water bottle and drinking frequently throughout the day if you don't already. Be forewarned about New Mexican cuisine; if you're not used to green chile, go easy at first. Many first-timers have tried to eat the hottest chile they could find, only to discover six hours later that it was ''much'' hotter than they remembered. Be prepared. ==Connect== The area code for the city is '''505'''. Every branch of the '''[https://abq.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System]''' provides free wifi; they also have computers available but these require that you purchase an internet access card for $3. The {{marker|type=listing|name=Main Library|lat=35.08615|long=-106.65311}} is Downtown at 501 Copper NW, +1 505 768-5141. There are also a number of [http://www.cabq.gov/wifi/#map free wi-fi hot spots provided by the city], mainly around Civic Plaza in Downtown, the Sunport, and the Old Town Plaza. Also, it is free to connect to the guest wifi on the UNM campus. Generally, there aren't very many wireless cafes in the city, but there is a good concentration around the UNM/Nob Hill area. The local Flying Star Cafe and '''[http://www.satcoffee.com/ Satellite Coffee]''' locations offer free wireless internet to customers. ===Newspapers=== * The '''''[http://www.abqjournal.com/ Albuquerque Journal]''''' ($0.50 daily, $1.50 Sundays) is the state's largest newspaper and talks about issues in the metro area, the state, and the world. * The '''''[http://www.alibi.com/ Alibi]''''' (free Wednesday mornings) is a free weekly that discusses issues in the metro area and runs some columns, but is more focused on the arts scene and has some great movie and restaurant reviews. They also run a number of "best of..." lists, notably the yearly "Best of Burque" awards. Great event listings. * The '''''[http://www.dailylobo.com/ Daily Lobo]''''' (free daily) is a daily news service (Monday through Fridays in the school year) produced by UNM students. The online version is updated daily, but the printed version is only distributed on Mondays and Thursdays. ===Magazines and TV=== * '''''[http://www.abqthemag.com/ Albuquerque The Magazine]''''' is the city's largest magazine, and talks about current events within the city. * '''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBulHKwa2OWdZhJrVlnM2Og-OnrEBciU- New Mexico True Television]''' (free online) is a travel show produced in and set around New Mexico, Albuquerque is featured in several episodes. ==Cope== ===Smoking=== New Mexico has a statewide ban on smoking in places of business. This includes bars and restaurants; the only exceptions are casinos and cigar bars. In addition, Albuquerque has banned smoking on all public property except the golf courses. ===Consulates=== * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | alt= | url=http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/albuquerque/ | email= | address=1610 4th St NW | lat=35.10042 | long=-106.64835 | directions= | phone=+1 505 247-2147 | tollfree= | fax=+1 505 842-9490 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== [[File:Salinas abo.jpg|thumb|350px|Abo Ruins, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument]] '''North of Albuquerque:''' * '''[[Santa Fe (New Mexico)|Santa Fe]]''', one of the world's great travel destinations, is about {{convert|60|mi|km}} to the north. The direct route is via I-25, but if you have time and the weather forecast is good, consider taking instead the "Turquoise Trail" (NM SR 14) on the east side of the Sandia Mountains. If you'd rather not drive, you can also take the Rail Runner commuter train straight into the heart of the city. * If taking the Turquoise Trail, stop at '''[[Madrid (New Mexico)|Madrid]]''', an artist community along the way. There's a small selection of galleries, a glass blower and decent tavern for lunch. Another attraction on the route is the '''Tinkertown Museum''' near [[Cedar Crest]], which contains a large collection of wood carvings and Americana. * '''[[Bernalillo]]''' is {{convert|15|mi|km}} north on I-25 and is connected via the Rail Runner commuter train. The '''[https://nmhistoricsites.org/coronado Coronado State Monument]''' is a notable attraction, as well as the Santa Ana Pueblo's casino and golf course, which are right next to Bernalillo. * There are several Native American '''[[New Mexico Pueblos|pueblos]]''' between Albuquerque and Santa Fe just off I-25. Some of them offers attractions and a chance to explore the area. If you have a few hours to kill, consider a detour to Cochiti Pueblo and the '''[https://www.blm.gov/visit/kktr Kasha–Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument]'''. This little known monument, open for day use ($5/vehicle), contains some gorgeous natural scenery and geologic formations, such as a narrow slot canyon you can hike through. To get there, get off at the Santo Domingo Pueblo exit (Exit 259) and follow the signs up SR 22 and onto a gravel road to the monument. * The pretty '''[[Jemez Mountains]]''' offer pleasant hiking and fishing in the summer and can be good for skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, although snowpack varies greatly from year to year and may be insufficient for winter sports. Take I-25 north to Bernalillo, then US 550 to San Ysidro, where NM 4 (502 on some maps) takes off through the astonishing red rock of San Diego Canyon and into the Jemez. * '''[[Los Alamos]]''' and '''[[Bandelier National Monument]]''' are also to the north, and about as distant from Albuquerque via the Jemez route as via the Santa Fe route. * Beyond Santa Fe lies the beauty and cultural color of '''[[North Central New Mexico|north central New Mexico]]'''—[[Taos]], [[Sangre de Cristo Mountains]], etc. '''South of Albuquerque:''' * '''Isleta Pueblo''', off of I-25 just south of the city, is a small Native American village with the St. Augustine Church, a large white mission and one of the oldest in the nation. Take the Isleta Pueblo exit (NM 314) and drive south until you reach the village. * '''[[Belen]]''' is about {{convert|30|mi|km}} south and makes a good day trip. * '''[[Mountainair]]''', about a 90-min. drive southeast, is the home of the '''Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument''', a superb collection of pueblo and Spanish mission ruins. * If traveling south during the winter, be sure to stop at the '''Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge''', south of [[Socorro]] and covered in that community's article... and while you are down there, consider visiting the '''Very Large Array''', one of the worlds biggest radio telescope arrays. {{routebox | image1=Amtrak Southwest Chief icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Los Angeles]] | minorl1=[[Gallup]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Kansas City]] | minorr1=[[Las Vegas (New Mexico)|Las Vegas]] | image2=I-25.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Santa Fe (New Mexico)|Santa Fe]] | minorl2=[[Bernalillo]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Las Cruces]] | minorr2=[[Los Lunas]] | image3=I-40.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Gallup]] | minorl3=[[Grants]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Tucumcari]] | minorr3=[[Cedar Crest]] | image4=US 66 (historic).svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Gallup]] | minorl4=[[Grants]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Tucumcari]] | minorr4=[[Cedar Crest]] | link4=Route 66 }} {{Starcity}} {{geo|35.08444|-106.65111}} {{isPartOf|Central New Mexico}} {{related|Breaking Bad Tour}} 0y0rjdyoaxjs6wixfg2yt266g5oz0cm 0 968 5289125 5241487 2026-06-07T16:39:39Z Mrkstvns 144844 fix 1 dead link, remove 1 verified as dead 5289125 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Ameland banner.jpg|caption=Seals on Robbeneiland near Hollum, Ameland}} '''Ameland''' is one of the [[West Frisian Islands]] islands in the [[Netherlands]]. ==Understand== [[File:Lighthouse "Bornrif" - Ameland 07.JPG|thumb|The island's striped light house is the main landmark.]] About 3600 people live on Ameland permanently, many of them working for the tourism industry on the island. There are four main villages: '''Ballum''', the official main settlement in terms of administration, '''Nes''' , where the ferry arrives, '''Hollum''' and '''Buren'''. Furthermore there are several small hamlets. ==Get in== A [http://www.wpd.nl/?objectID=5 ferry service] runs from [[Holwerd]], Friesland at least 6 times per day, but double as often in high season. It's operated by Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten and costs €12/14 in low/high season. The trip to Ameland takes 45 minutes and the ferry arrives in the harbour of Nes. To get to Holwerd, you can make use of a bus service from train station [[Leeuwarden]] to the ferry dock. If you're travelling by car, you can best leave it at the parking space in Holwerd as you will not really need it at the island and the ferry ride will cost up to €95 for the car alone. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} The island has three bus lines, of which one only operates in the peak season. The two lines that operate all year will take you to all four villages. The bus lines are operated by [http://www.arriva.nl/ Arriva]. There are many bike rental companies in the villages, that can provide all sorts of bikes. Most of the hotels have bike rental services too. ==See== [[File:Ameland Beach.jpg|thumb|The Ameland beach.]] * {{see | name=Lighthouse | alt= | url=http://www.vvvameland.nl/zien-en-doen/musea/vuurtoren | email= | address=Oranjeweg 57, Hollum | lat=53.448889 | long=5.625556 | directions= | phone=+31 519 - 542737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults €4.50, children €3.25 | wikipedia=Bornrif | image=Lighthouse Ameland.jpg | wikidata=Q2549659 | content=The striped, 1880 lighthouse on the west side of the island is open to the public. After climbing around 240 steps, you can look around on the balcony just below the light. Several floors in the lighthouse have exhibitions of, for example, old naval maps. Opening hours vary strongly per day and per season, but in Summer the tower is open every day and even some evenings (W-Su evening till 21:00). Check the website for details. }} * {{see | name= Sorgdrager museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Herenweg 1, Hollum | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This place in the charming village of Hollum focuses on the history of Ameland (mostly cultural) and has different exhibitions. Visitors can dwell through the museum using a podcatcher as a guide. }} * {{see | name=Abraham Fock rescue museum | alt= | url=http://www.amelandermusea.eu/musea-molens-en-vuurtoren/maritiem-centrum-abraham-fock/ | email= | address= Oranjeweg 18, Hollum | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The rescue museum explains the history of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Redding Maatschappij (''Royal Netherlands Rescue Society'') on Ameland. About once a month the Abraham Fock museum launches a lifeboat using horses. This was used for real rescues until about 1988. Nowadays the KNRM has a station in the Ballummerbocht, south of Ballum. }} * {{see | name=Juttersmuseum Swartwoude | alt= | url=http://www.amelandermusea.eu/musea-molens-en-vuurtoren/landbouw-juttersmuseum-swartwoude/ | email= | address=Hoofdweg 1, Buren| lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€4.25 | content= A fine little museum, giving an inside in the life of Ameland's rural communities in earlier times. It focusses on the two main activities: agriculture and beachcombing. }} * {{see | name=Monumental buildings | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The village of Hollum is a particularly good place to see some of the islands listed national monuments, mostly in the form of simple, old town houses. Other villages have examples as well though, and the countryside is dotted with historic farms. }} * {{see | name=Natuurcentrum Ameland | alt= | url= http://www.amelandermusea.eu/musea-molens-en-vuurtoren/natuurcentrum-ameland/#| email= | address=Strandweg 38 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€6.25 | content=This museum like activity centre has expositions on Ameland and its history, mostly discussing animal and plant life and the influence of the sea on the island. There are also a few aquariums. }} * {{see | name=Windmills | alt= | url=http://www.amelandermusea.eu/musea-molens-en-vuurtoren/molen-de-verwachting/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= There are two windmills at the island, one in the village of Nes and one in Hollum. Both are well-restored and operative. Grain and mustard-mill '''De Verwachting''' in Hollum produces and sells local mustard. Although a mill stood here already long ago, the current one was rebuilt in 1988. The '''Phenix''' in Nes is an original 1880 grain mill, restored and now used to mill rye for the local bakery. }} ==Do== Ameland has a small airfield near Ballum. [https://www.ameland-rondvluchten.nl/ Aero Service Ameland] provides tours and lessons from there. A tour of all villages on the island starts at €90. The [http://www.strandexpress-ameland.nl/ Strandexpress] (only Dutch) takes you to the far east of the island over the beach. There is a stop and short walk about halfway where the driver explains a lot about the island, the dunes, animal and plant life and the sea. From the far east [[Schiermonnikoog]] is clearly visible. * {{do | name=Seals trip | alt=Robbentocht | url=http://www.robbentochten.com/ | email=robbentochten@ziggo.nl | address=Kêkelburen 3, Hollum | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 6 51000296 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults €13.50, children €9 | content=A fun outing, especially with children, is a trip by boat to Robbeneiland. Robbeneiland is a sandbank off the coast near Hollum where at low tide many seals are lazing and sunbathing on the sandy beach. The trip takes 2¼ hours. Departure is from the pier at Nes. Combination trips are also possible. Popular is a trip to Robbeneiland, including a stop at the Schelpenstrand (shell beach) for a short walk. A combined trip takes 2¾ hours. Surcharge €3. See their website for the timetable. }} ==Buy== There are plenty of shops to provide for daily needs and a good range of souvenirs. Nes, Hollum and Ballum all have a supermarket and there are several bookshops around. ==Eat== All villages have many restaurants, offering all sorts of food. On the west side of the Island in Holum there is. A Mexican restaurant/tapasbar/steakhouse; well worth a visit! Take a look at their menu. * {{eat | name=Nobel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelnobel.nl/sfeervol-restaurant-op-ameland/ | email= | address=Gerrit Kosterweg 16, Ballum | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 519-554157 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€40 | content=Part of a high-end hotel, this is one of the best restaurants around. It serves French cuisine. Complex dishes, nicely presented and usually friendly staff. }} * {{eat | name=Binnen | alt= | url=https://binnenopameland.nl/| email= info@binnenopameland.nl | address=Maarten Janszenstraat 2, Nes | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 519 542 030 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€18.50 for a main | content=This restaurant in the village centre started as a fish restaurant, but has dropped that title since, as it now also serves a good range of other dishes. The starters, mains and desserts on the menu have one fixed price, and alternatively they offer a "shared tasting" of 5 five dishes for €30 p.p. }} * {{eat | name=Nescafé | alt= | url=http://www.nes-cafe-ameland.nl/ | email= | address=Van Heeckerenstraat 10, Nes | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 519 542 760 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains from €20 | content=This cosy place in the Nes village centre uses good quality produce to prepare simple bistro style dishes, and a range of grilled dishes from the Green Egg grill. It's open for lunch and dinner. }} * {{eat | name=Cafetaria De Fretpot | alt= | url=http://www.defretpot.nl | email= | address=O.P. Lapstraat 2 Hollum | lat=53.44127 | long=5.63689 | directions= | phone=+31 519 554667 | tollfree= | hours=April – October: Su–Tu 12:00–21:00, W–Sa 12:00–23:00; July–August: 11:00–23:00; different opening hours in winter | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=StrAnders Take away | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantstranders.nl/ | email= | address=Strandweg 71, Buren | lat=53.45528 | long=5.80353 | directions= | phone=+31 519 543029 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Strandpavillon "The Sunset" | alt= | url=http://www.thesunset.nl | email= | address=Oranjeweg 61, Hollum | lat=53.44966 | long=5.61489 | directions= | phone=+31 519 554280 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=StrAnders | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantstranders.nl | email= | address=Strandweg 71, Buren | lat=53.45528 | long=5.80356 | directions= | phone=+31 519 543029 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su from 12:00 | price=Lunch from €3.75; soups €4.75-6.50; appetizers €6.95-9.95; fish €13.95-19.50; meat €15.50-19.50; vegetarian €11.95-13.95; desserts €2.95-5.95 | lastedit=2018-01-02 | content= }} ==Drink== A definite '''must''' is a taste of ''Nobeltje''. This ''punch'' is sold at [http://www.hotelnobel.nl Cafe-Hotel-Restaurant-Liquor-Store Nobel] in Ballum. Nobeltje can be served in combination with coffee (Amelander Koffie), served on ice, but is also good on top of pancakes. As Nobeltje is mainly (but not only) sold in Ameland, tourists, especially those coming to Ameland with their own boat, are known to buy large quantities of Nobeltje in order to have a stock large enough to survive until they are able to return to Ameland. There are some other liquors which are only sold on Ameland: ''Torentje'' is sold in the C1000 in Hollum, ''Amelander Kruidendrank'' and ''Commandeurtje'' are sold in the Gall & Gall in Nes. ==Sleep== There are several hotels in Ameland, many in Nes. You can also rent houses or apartments from private owners, often through the [http://www.vvvameland.com tourist office]. As on all the islands, prices for accommodation rise in high season, sometimes quite steeply, and are often also higher on weekends. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Dolores | url=http://hoteldolores.nl/| email= | address=Hollum | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=a small-scale hotel restaurant with spacious hotel studios (34 m²) for 2 persons. It is situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Hollum on the island Ameland and lies near the sea and the forest. The studios are provided with a separate sleeping area. The bathrooms are equipped with massage shower and sun shower (solarium under the shower). In addition all studios have a comfortable sit-down and a private roof terrace. In the entire hotel you can make use of the free wireless Internet. Breakfast is served in the room as a generous breakfast basket. The golf course is 400 m away.}} * {{sleep | name=Zee van Tijd | alt= | url=http://www.zeevantijd.nl | email= | address=Rixt van Doniastraat 18, Nes | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 519 - 543 003 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €75 for the mini-suite of €105 for the royal one | content=Great hotel in the centre of the village, with modern suites varying in size and amenities, a good in-house restaurant and fine staff. The mini-suite is good and much like a small, standard hotel room while the royal suite is even better and over twice the size. }} * {{sleep | name=Strandhotel Buren aan Zee | alt= | url=https://www.strandhotelburenaanzee.nl/| email= | address=Strandweg 85, Buren | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+31 519 542110 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €69/99 for singles/doubles | content=This beach hotel indeed sits right on the beach. Its rooms have great views over sea and the hotel has good wellness facilities including a sauna. The staff is very helpful and the hotel is a few minutes walk from the public indoor pool. }} ===Camp sites=== * {{sleep | name=Camping De Kiekduun | alt= | url=http://www.kiekduun.nl | email= | address=Strandweg 65, Buren | lat=53.45346 | long=5.80237 | directions= | phone=+31 519 542389 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=tent €5.25; Trekkers-tent €4.10; caravan €9.15; adult €4.50; children (-14) €3.70; warm water €0.50; cars €3.70; motorcycles €3.85; Tourist tax €1.10 | content="De Kiekduun" is aimed at families. Washing machines and Wifi available. }} * {{sleep | name=Tussen Wad en Strand | alt= | url=http://www.tussenwadenstrand.nl/index-de.htmll | email= | address=Smitteweg 8, Ballum | lat=53.44018 | long=5.70907 | directions= | phone=+31 519 542941 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=All-in-price (2 people) pre-/post-season €20; high season €25; children €3.50; adults €5; dog €2; small tent €5 | content=Quiet campsite in a farm environment }} ==Go next== If you're up for more island life, you may want to hop over to one of the other [[West Frisian Islands]], with '''[[Texel]]''' being the most popular one. Alternatively, explore the [[Northern Netherlands]] after your return to Holwerd, including nearby places like '''[[Franeker]], [[Drachten]], [[Leeuwarden]]''' and '''[[Groningen (city)|Groningen]]'''. {{isPartOf|West Frisian Islands}} {{usableruralarea}} {{geo|53.44922|5.79941|zoom=12}} aokt7n1ep9yoxq5g23f2tuht1bns6cu 0 1239 5289218 5276424 2026-06-07T20:34:53Z Waysi32 2418585 Renamed to detour. 5289218 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|PanoAnnapuranaBanner.jpg}} The '''Annapurna Circuit''' is a trekking route in the Annapurna mountains of the [[Himalayas]] in [[Nepal]]. The Annapurna Circuit is considered one of the best treks in the world, though road construction is threatening its reputation and its future as a classic trek. Yet no one disputes that the scenery is outstanding: 17 to 21 days long, this trek takes you through distinct regional scenery of rivers, flora, fauna and above all, mountains. ==Understand== {{see also|Trekking in Nepal}} [[File:ThrongLaPass.JPG|thumb|300px|Thorong La pass in October 2013]] [[Image:Annapurna Circuit 2.jpg|thumb|300px|A view from the Annapurna circuit]] [[File:Truck.JPG|thumb|One of the trucks that drives from Nepal to China through the Himalayan]] [[File:Dheilagiri.JPG|thumb|Dhaulagiri as seen from the Jomson area. Travel is by pedal bike.]] Traditionally hiked as a counter-clockwise loop from Besisahar to Nayapul, the Annapurna Circuit peaks at the formidable Thorong La Pass (5,416m). While some intrepid trekkers attempt the route clockwise, it is a perilous choice; the ascent from West to East requires a grueling 1.5 km vertical climb over unstable gullies with no marked trails or teahouses. Most find even the descent of this section exhausting, making the gradual acclimatization of the counter-clockwise route the standard preference. The trek’s greatest appeal is its radical ecological diversity. The trail transforms from the tropical forests of Besisahar and the lush valleys of Lamjung into the high-altitude glacial moraines of Manang. After crossing the pass, the landscape shifts again into the arid, windswept rain shadow of Lower Mustang—a region often cited by locals as the circuit’s most beautiful. This transition is mirrored by a cultural shift across four regions: Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, and Myagdi. The lower Hindu valleys give way to the Tibetan Buddhist highlands. In Manang, the Gurung people maintain a unique heritage, while Mustang remains a rare sanctuary for the ancient Bonpo religion, still practiced in villages like Thini and Lupra. Spiritual landmarks punctuate the journey, from the centuries-old monastery in Braga to the sacred shrines of Muktinath, a holy site for both faiths. The scenery is dominated by giants. The route circumnavigates Manaslu, Annapurna I, and Dhaulagiri—all exceeding 8,000 meters—and plunges through the Kali Gandaki, the world’s deepest gorge. The journey often culminates at Poon Hill, offering iconic panoramas of the Annapurna massif and the distinct "Fishtail" peak of Machapuchare. == Prepare == Before departing each morning, consult your guesthouse host about trail conditions. Expanding road construction has disrupted several sections, making some paths dangerous, so stick to the primary red-and-white blazed trails whenever possible. Avoid walking on the motorable roads, as they are often choked with heavy dust from passing vehicles. For a steeper and more adventurous alternative, follow the blue-and-white secondary trails. As of 2024, the government has reinforced the mandate that all foreign trekkers must be accompanied by a licensed guide or porter-guide through a registered agency. While some checkpoints may appear lax, trekking without a guide now risks immediate removal from the route or heavy fines. Since this is a "teahouse trek," you do not need to carry food or camping gear, but hiring local support remains the best way to navigate safely while contributing to the local economy. Cash is essential because there are no ATMs after Manang until you reach Muktinath and Jomsom. While you can exchange US dollars or traveler's checks in Chame or Jomsom, it is safest to carry a sufficient supply of Nepalese Rupees for the entire trek. Prices generally rise with the altitude, and you should expect a daily budget of approximately Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 for modest spending, or up to Rs 4,000 at higher points. Pricing can be unpredictable; for example, the stretch between Tal and Chame is often more expensive than the more remote path to Manang. Since lodge prices are typically standardized within each village, there is no need to hunt for bargains. Instead, consider walking toward the far end of a village, as the most pleasant lodges are often located on the way out of town. For a high-end experience including beer and ample meals, a total budget of Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 per person is sufficient for the journey from Besisahar to Jomsom. ===Eat=== [[File:Backery.JPG|thumb|A shop selling baked goods on the Annapurna circuit]] Because this is a "teahouse trek," you do not need to carry food or a camping stove. There are villages with restaurants and shops along the entire route, providing ready meals and snacks. It is customary, and often expected, that you eat both dinner and breakfast at the lodge where you spend the night, as these businesses rely on meal sales rather than room rates to remain viable. ===Drink=== Bottled water and hot drinks are available throughout the route. To reduce plastic waste, many trekkers use local water sources treated with purification tablets or UV filters. Most lodges have running water, though it is primarily used for washing. ===Sleep=== Accommodation is readily available in villages along the route, so there is no need to carry a tent or camp wild. Rooms are generally inexpensive, ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 500, though prices can rise to Rs 800 at higher elevations near the Pass. Most rooms feature two or three single beds, while a few offer a single double bed. While bed linens and blankets are provided, they are often just aired out rather than washed, particularly at higher altitudes. If cleanliness is a concern, you may wish to bring a sleeping bag or liner, but a sleeping bag is not strictly necessary for warmth as you can always request extra blankets. Even in winter, an emergency blanket is a lighter alternative for those worried about the cold. Facilities vary greatly; you may encounter modern private flush toilets or shared outdoor squat toilets. All lodges have running water, but hot water depends on the system. Solar showers provide lukewarm water on sunny days, while gas showers offer reliable heat. In colder months, you may need to request a "bucket shower" or check if the lodge has water pipes heated by the dining room fire. Electricity is generally available for light, though it is wise to confirm if there are outlets for charging devices in your room. ===Climate=== The itinerary is generally accessible for much of the year, though you should expect significantly colder temperatures at higher elevations. While the lodges provide shelter and blankets, the environment remains rugged, particularly in winter. No unusual equipment is required beyond standard trekking gear, though an emergency blanket and a flexible attitude toward varying bathroom standards and water temperatures are recommended. == Get in == The traditional starting point for the Annapurna Circuit is Besisahar. This town is accessible from [[Kathmandu]] ({{IATA|KTM}}) by a tourist bus, which is a six to eight-hour journey departing daily from Kathmandu's new bus station, or by a private jeep or car, which is a faster but more expensive option. To get to If you arrive late from Kathmandu, it is worth stopping in Khudi after about 7 km and 2 hr from Besisahar for a cheaper, quieter first night and a cooler start. Due to road extensions in the area, many trekkers now choose to take a jeep from Besisahar further into the valley. This allows them to start their trek from villages such as Syange, Jagat, or Chame, which can save several days of walking. == Walk == {{mapframe}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3}} [[File:Senery.JPG|thumb|Scenery on the Annapurna circuit 2013]] [[File:Marpha.JPG|thumb|The village of Marpha in Nepal]] [[File:Annapurna Massif Panorama.jpg|thumb|400px|View of Annapurna massif near Manang.]] {{RouteSection|name=Besisahar - Bahundanda|length=17 km|duration=6 hr}} A hot, jungly opener through rice terraces, waterfalls, and suspension bridges before a stiff climb to finish. Despite road construction having changed the lower valley, the walk remains worthwhile — the terraced middle hills are gentle and rewarding in a way the upper circuit never repeats. The road from {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q829880|name=Besisahar}} (760 m) to Bhulbhule is dusty and busy, and some trekkers bus or jeep ahead to save their legs. From Besisahar the trail heads north into the Marsyangdi valley, reaching Bhulbhule (840 m) after 2 km, where there is an ACAP checkpoint and a waterfall just beyond. Views of Manaslu (8,156 m) open up across the rice terraces toward Ngadi (890 m), 4 km further; cross the long suspension bridge over the Ngadi Khola here, where the road and trail diverge and the climbing begins. The final 4 km to {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q3417380|name=Bahundanda}} (1,310 m) is a sustained 350 m ascent through terraced farmland. The name means "Brahmin Hill" — the village sits high on a ridge as the most northerly Brahmin settlement in the valley, with sweeping views back down the Marsyangdi. There is an ACAP and TIMS checkpoint here. {{RouteSection|name=Bahundanda - Chamche|length=12 km|duration=4 hr}} The trail drops steeply from Bahundanda through green rice terraces before levelling out along the river. Ghermu (1,130 m), 5 km along, sits in a pleasant open bowl and is a popular overnight alternative to pushing on — many prefer it to the gloomier atmosphere of Jagat. From Ghermu the valley narrows into a gorge, with waterfalls tumbling down the cliffs and the Marsyangdi audible everywhere. {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q6122206|name=Jagat}} (1,300 m), 3 km further, is a tightly packed stone village with carved gateways and a permit checkpoint; it has a rougher reputation than Ghermu and some guides recommend skipping it for the night. The final 4 km to Chamche (1,385 m) follows the river through dense forest past cliffs and more waterfalls. {{RouteSection|name=Chamche - Danaqyu|length=15 km|duration=6.25 hr}} A steep climb out of Chamche on steps and footpaths leads 5 km up to Tal (1,700 m), which announces itself dramatically as the narrow gorge suddenly opens into a wide, flat river terrace — the village's name means "lake" in Nepali, a nod to the ancient lake bed it sits on — the first village in Manang District, and the first real breathing room since Besisahar. A large waterfall drops at the northern end of the village. From Tal the gorge closes in again and the trail undulates through short, sharp climbs in and out of side gullies — much of it on proper trail rather than the road — passing Karte (1,870 m) to reach {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q4171484|name=Dharapani}} (1,900 m), where the Manaslu Circuit joins from the east and permits are checked. From Dharapani to Kagbeni you will be walking the Annapurna section of [[The Great Himalaya Trail]]. Continue 2 km through rhododendron forest to Bagarchhap (2,160 m), the first visibly Tibetan-style village on the route, with flat-roofed stone houses and a small monastery, then a further 2 km to Danaqyu (2,200 m). {{RouteSection|name=Danaqyu - Chame|length=12 km|duration=4 hr}} A steep climb on stone steps from Danaqyu rises through dense rhododendron and pine forest to Timang (2,710 m), rewarded with some of the finest views of the entire lower circuit — a sweeping panorama of Manaslu, Himalchuli, and the Annapurna range. The trail then descends through fir forest past characterful Thanchowk (2,570 m), where traditional stone houses with slate roofs line the path, before an easier stretch through Koto (2,600 m) and a short final climb into {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q2299059|name=Chame}} (2,710 m). Koto has an ACAP checkpoint and, for those who want a quieter night, makes a calm alternative to the bustle of Chame. Much of this stage uses proper trail rather than the main road. Chame is the administrative headquarters of Manang District — busier and better-served than anything since Besisahar, with shops, a bank, and hot springs by the river. {{RouteSection|name=Danaqyu - Chame|role=alternative|length=9 km|duration=3.75 hr}} The valley option trades views for easier gradients and more road underfoot. From Danaqyu it is 1.5 km to Latamarang (2,400 m), then 5.5 km through forest alongside the Marsyangdi to Koto (2,600 m), and a final 2 km into Chame. A sensible choice in bad weather or tired legs. {{RouteSection|name=Danaqyu - Manang via Naar-Pho Valley|role=alternative|length=90 km}} [[File:Midhills annapurna.jpg|thumb|Midhills annapurna]] One of the most rewarding detours in the Annapurna region, and one of the least visited. Naar-Pho Valley was opened to foreigners in 2002 and sees a fraction of the traffic on the main circuit — the valley's restricted status has kept its two main villages, {{marker|type=city|name=Phugaon|lat=28.773|long=84.27289}} (Phu) and {{marker|type=city|name=Naar|lat=28.6810780|long=84.1986310}}, at over 4,000 m, largely unchanged. Both are ancient Tibetan Buddhist settlements with stone lookout towers, monasteries, and a culture that has more in common with Tibet than with the Hindu foothills far below. Entry is from Koto (just before Chame) and exit is via Kang La pass (5,320 m) to Ngawal on the main circuit. Because the normal route from Koto to Ngawal takes about 2 days, the detour adds roughly 7 days to the total trekking time; allow 9 days if spending two nights in each village, which is recommended for acclimatisation. The valley is a restricted area: a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) is required in addition to the standard ACAP permit, trekkers must be in a group of at least two, and a licensed guide is compulsory. Permits must be arranged through a registered trekking agency in Kathmandu or Pokhara before setting out. Given the limited infrastructure, most groups opt for a camping trek with porters and a cook rather than relying on teahouses. {{RouteSection|name=Chame - Upper Pisang|length=14.5 km|duration=5 hr}} A day of steadily opening views through pine forest, culminating in the first full panoramas of the high Manang valley. The trail follows the Marsyangdi 7 km to Bhratang (2,850 m), famous for its apple orchards and a large apple farm — the fresh juice is worth a stop. Past Bhratang the valley narrows dramatically, with the trail carved into the cliff face above the river before swinging around to reveal Paungda Danda: a vast, impossibly smooth concave rock wall rising over 1,500 m from the river, known locally as Swarga Dwar — "Gateway to Heaven" — and believed by the Gurung people to be the path spirits climb after death. A suspension bridge crosses to the south bank, and a steep climb through pine forest leads up to Dhukur Pokhari (3,240 m), where the trail splits. The right-hand trail climbs 1.5 km to {{marker|type=city|name=Upper Pisang|lat=28.6158988096|long=84.153165140}} (3,310 m); the left follows the road down to Lower Pisang (3,200 m). Upper Pisang is the better choice for the night — a maze of narrow stone alleyways, old flat-roofed houses, and an active monastery whose morning and evening chants carry across the valley. The views of Annapurna II from the village are among the finest on the circuit. Those staying in Lower Pisang can take an acclimatisation walk up to the old village in the afternoon. Both villages connect by trail. {{RouteSection|name=Upper Pisang - Manang|length=19.5 km|duration=6.5 hr}} The finest day on the eastern circuit, and the most important for acclimatisation. A stiff switchback climb of around 4.5 km gains 420 m to reach Ghyaru (3,730 m), perched high above the valley with sweeping views of Annapurna II, III, IV, and Gangapurna filling the skyline. The trail then traverses 5 km along the ridge to Ngawal (3,680 m), another traditional stone village with a large chorten at its entrance and more spectacular mountain panoramas. Both villages are among the most atmospheric on the circuit, and sleeping at this altitude before descending to Manang is one of the better ways to cut the need for an extra rest day there. From Ngawal the trail drops 2 km to Humde (3,330 m), where a small airstrip marks the valley floor, then continues 6 km past the walled fields and flat-roofed houses of Bhraga (3,450 m). The 500-year-old Bhraga Gompa clings to the rock face above the village — the most important monastery in the Manang district, housing clay statues, ancient thangka paintings, and butter lamps tended by resident monks. It is worth the short climb up. A final 2 km brings you into {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q735686|name=Manang}} (3,540 m). {{RouteSection|name=Chame - Lower Pisang|role=alternative|length=19 km|duration=4.5 hr}} The valley route follows the road more closely than the main trail, with steadier gradients throughout. The same waypoints apply — 7 km to Bhratang (2,850 m) and its apple orchards, then 6 km to Dhukur Pokhari (3,240 m) where the trail splits — but from here the road descends directly to {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q2353600|name=Lower Pisang}} (3,200 m) rather than climbing to the upper village. Fewer panoramas than the high route, but a shorter day and easier underfoot. A trail connects Lower and Upper Pisang for those who want to take the acclimatisation walk up in the afternoon. {{RouteSection|name=Lower Pisang - Manang|role=alternative|length=15 km|duration=4.25 hr}} The lower valley option stays close to the road with minimal elevation change. From Lower Pisang it is 7 km to Humde (3,330 m), where a small airstrip sits on the valley floor, then 6 km to Bhraga (3,450 m) — worth a stop for its 500-year-old gompa — and a final 2 km into {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q735686|name=Manang}} (3,540 m). Those taking this route miss the ridge villages and their panoramas, so a half-day walk up to Ghyaru or Ngawal from Manang is a reasonable way to compensate for the lost altitude exposure. Manang is the main hub before the pass — clean, well-supplied, and lively by high-altitude standards, with bakeries, gear shops, and nightly talks on altitude sickness at the Himalayan Rescue Association office. A map of local walks is posted beside the central stupa. The classic acclimatisation hike is Ice Lake (4,620 m), a full-day outing with big views. An excellent side trip to Tilicho Lake (4,919 m) — one of the highest lakes in the world — can also be done from Manang, rejoining the main trail at Yak Kharka. {{RouteSection|name=Manang - Thorung Phedi|length=15 km|duration=6.5 hr}} The trail leaves Manang's trees behind quickly, ascending through scrubland of juniper and alpine grass past the small villages of Tengi and Gunsang before reaching Yak Kharka (4,050 m) after 9 km — the name means "yak pastures," and herds of yak and blue sheep are a common sight on the surrounding slopes. A short 1 km further brings you to {{marker|type=city|name=Ledar|lat=28.7390649683|long=83.973030774}} (4,200 m), after which the trail crosses a suspension bridge and enters more exposed terrain. The 5 km from Ledar to {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q135552790|name=Thorung Phedi}} (4,450 m) includes a known landslide zone — move steadily through it and give pack animals plenty of room on the narrow traverses. Thorung Phedi is the last stop before the pass, with two main teahouses and a social atmosphere driven by trekkers psyching up for the crossing. Some continue 400 m higher to High Camp (4,900 m) for a shorter summit day; most stay at Phedi. Either way, an early start the next morning is essential to beat the winds that build across the pass by midday. {{RouteSection|name=Thorung Phedi - Muktinath|length=15 km|duration=6.25 hr}} Leave before dawn — by 4–5 am — to cross Thorung La (5,416 m) before the winds build. The 5 km climb is steep and exposed; the summit is marked by prayer flags and usually a tea stall, with views across the Annapurna range and out over the Mustang plateau. The descent is longer and harder on the knees than expected — 10 km of loose scree dropping 1,600 m, with Charabu (4,230 m) offering a handful of basic lodges roughly halfway down for those who need to split the day. {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q1025465|name=Muktinath}} (3,800 m) is a major pilgrimage site sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, with a temple complex featuring 108 water spouts and a continuously burning natural flame. Full services; many take a rest day. South from here, use foot trails over the vehicle road wherever possible. Mountain biking to Tatopani is a popular option, with rentals available locally — the descent from 4,000 m to 1,200 m over 2–3 days is one of the great Himalayan downhill rides. {{RouteSection|name=Muktinath - Jomsom|length=19 km|duration=5.25 hr}} The high trail descends through Jharkot (3,540 m) after 3 km — an ancient, almost medieval Tibetan village of mud-brick houses and a 15th-century monastery — then drops steeply to Kagbeni (2,800 m) after 6 km, a maze of narrow alleys at the confluence of the Jhong Khola and the Kali Gandaki, and the gateway to Upper Mustang. From Kagbeni the trail follows the wide, stone-strewn Kali Gandaki valley floor south through Eklebhatti (2,740 m) and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Jomsom|lat=28.784477601|long=83.72985599}} (2,720 m). Leave early — the valley's notorious afternoon headwinds typically build by midday and the final stretch to Jomsom is fully exposed. Those wanting to break the day can overnight in Jharkot or Jhong. Some trekkers take motor transport from Muktinath; jeeps and trucks run to Jomsom regularly. {{RouteSection|name=Muktinath - Jomsom|role=alternative|length=19 km|duration=6.5 hr}} The direct valley descent follows road more than trail, passing through Jharkot (3,550 m) after 1 km and Khinga (3,355 m) after 3 km before dropping to Kagbeni (2,800 m) after 6 km. Kagbeni is a tight medieval village of hidden alleys and flat-roofed stone houses at the mouth of Upper Mustang — many stay a couple of nights. From here the trail joins the Kali Gandaki valley floor south through Eklebhatti (2,740 m) to {{marker|type=city|name=Jomsom|lat=28.784477601|long=83.72985599}} (2,720 m). The stretch between Kagbeni and Jomsom is exposed, dusty, and heavily trafficked in the afternoons; leave early or take a jeep to avoid the worst of the wind. Jomsom is more spread out than it looks — most guesthouses cluster near the airport at the far end, about 15 minutes through town. {{RouteSection|name=Jomsom - Kalopani|length=23 km|duration=7 hr}} A long descent through the Kali Gandaki gorge — one of the deepest in the world, carved between Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Annapurna I (8,091 m) — on a road-and-trail mix with big mountain views throughout. Leave early to get the worst of the dust and traffic behind you before the afternoon winds build. The first stop is {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q2749706|name=Marpha}} (2,670 m) after 6 km, the standout village of this section: immaculate whitewashed stone walls, cobblestone streets with a concealed drainage channel running beneath them, flat roofs stacked with firewood, and apple orchards producing the brandy and dried fruit sold in every shop. Worth a slow wander and a glass of the local cider. Continue 6 km to Tukuche (2,590 m), a former Thakali trading hub with large old merchant houses and carved wooden shutters, then through Kobang (2,640 m), Larjung (2,550 m), and Kokhethanti (2,525 m) to {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q6533201|name=Kalopani}} (2,535 m) — 11 km in all. At Kalopani the rain shadow ends, conifer forest appears, and on a clear day both Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I are visible simultaneously from the village. From Jomsom a flight to Pokhara takes about 20 minutes; buses run but involve multiple changes and typically arrive after dark. {{RouteSection|name=Kalopani - Tatopani|length=20 km|duration=7.75 hr}} A long descent into the deepest part of the Kali Gandaki gorge, with the vegetation thickening and the air warming noticeably as altitude drops. The trail passes through Ghasa (2,010 m) after 7 km — a good birdwatching spot, with the gorge narrowing sharply here — then continues to Kopochepani (1,480 m) after 4 km. The highlight of the descent is the thundering Rupse Chhahara waterfall (1,500 m), roughly at the deepest point of the gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, 2 km further. The trail then rolls through Dana (1,400 m) before a final 4 km to {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q7238803|name=Tatopani}} (1,200 m). The road has encroached heavily on the old footpath between Ghasa and Tatopani; stick to the east bank of the river where the NATT trail is marked, as this avoids much of the traffic and construction. Tatopani — "hot water" — takes its name from the springs beside the river below the village, which make a very welcome finish after a day of hard descent. {{RouteSection|name=Ghorepani - Nayapul|length=11 km|duration=4.5 hr}} Most trekkers wake before dawn to climb from {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q5556953|name=Ghorepani}} (2,870 m) to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges before breakfast and descent. The hill opposite, toward Chomrong, offers similar panoramas with a fraction of the crowd. The descent itself is relentless stone stairs: 2 km to Ulleri (2,010 m), a further 2 km to Tikhedhunga (1,500 m), then an easier riverside walk of 6 km to {{marker|type=city|wikidata=Q135552727|name=Birethanti}} (1,025 m) and a final 1 km to Nayapul (1,070 m), where transport to Pokhara awaits. Knees will know about it. From Ghorepani it is also possible to continue east via the ridge toward Chomrong, joining the Annapurna Base Camp trek after roughly two days. This area is generally closed July to mid-September during the core monsoon. {{RouteSection|name=Manang - Tilicho Lake|role=detour|length=20 km|duration=16 hr}} {{marker|name=Tilicho Lake|type=see|wikidata=Q619766}} at 4,920 m is one of the highest lakes in the world, and a worthy 2–3 day detour from Manang. Some maps show a path along the south side of the valley from Manang toward Khangsar — ignore it; that route is abandoned and destroyed by landslides. Stick to the northern side. From Khangsar, two paths leave the village. The lower one is landslide-prone with no teahouses; take the upper path. About 1 km past Shree Kharka the path splits again. The upward branch involves excessive climbing and descending and is marked dangerous — take the downward branch. Note that this recommended downward path is sometimes confusingly called the "lower path" by locals, distinct from the genuinely lower abandoned route. The upper path from Khangsar reaches a monastery after roughly 2 km, then Shree Kharka (4,050 m) after another 1 km, where two teahouses offer lunch or an overnight stop. A third teahouse sits about 1 km beyond. Tilicho Base Camp (4,100 m) is 6 km from Shree Kharka. The lake is 5 km above base camp — a steep, relentless climb and the highest point you will have reached on the trek. Blue sheep and yaks are common; snow leopards are present but rarely seen. Weather deteriorates quickly: aim to be at the lake before mid-morning, as wind builds by 11 am and cloud can form as early as 8 am. Dress warmly. A teahouse at the lake provides food and tea but no accommodation; staff walk up daily from base camp, so confirm it is open before heading up. The descent to base camp is about 5 km. From there you can continue 6 km back to Shree Kharka the same day. The following day, rather than retracing to Manang, a signposted path just past Shree Kharka leads directly to Yak Kharka via Old Khangsar — approximately 10 km — allowing you to rejoin the main circuit without backtracking. == Stay safe == Your safety on the Annapurna Circuit hinges on respecting the altitude. Acclimatize by ascending gradually, staying well-hydrated, and never ignoring the early signs of Acute Mountain Sickness like headaches or nausea; if symptoms worsen, you must descend. Equally important is preparing for the unpredictable mountain weather, so pack essential layers including waterproof and windproof gear, even if the forecast seems clear. Finally, maintain your health by drinking only purified water and carrying a basic first-aid kit. Responsible trekking is key to safely experiencing the majesty of the Himalayas. ==Go next== Many trekkers choose to finish their trek in Muktinath or Jomsom, either taking a very bumpy jeep or bus ride from Muktinath to Pokhara, or a small plane from Jomsom. Another option is to ride down by mountain bike from Muktinath or Jomsom, turning those bumpy roads into a positive thing for tourism. If you still have the energy for more trekking, Pokhara is the gateway to the [[Mardi Himal trek]], a short ridge route to viewpoints below Machhapuchhre. At the western end of the trek by Nayapul, several options are available, including adding on a trek to Poon Hill and/or the [[Annapurna Sanctuary trek]]. You can access the [[Everest Base Camp trek]] in Sagarmatha National Park, reached by a short flight to Lukla, or venture to the [[Numbur Cheese Circuit]] in Ramechhap District, a quieter loop around Numbur Himal with village homestays, yak pastures, and expansive valley views. {{usableitinerary}} {{related|Annapurna}} {{PartOfItinerary|South Asia itineraries}} 4yaqrtv1tqbaikkixbs0aoun4fsinja 0 1272 5289047 5288988 2026-06-07T13:07:00Z Sree1959 2299756 URLs updated 5289047 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Antarctica-banner1.jpg|caption=An Adélie penguin standing on an iceberg|origin=1,0}} '''Antarctica''' is the coldest and driest place on Earth, and surrounds the [[South Pole]]. Tourist visits are costly, demand physical fitness, can only take place in summer (from November to February), and are largely limited to the Peninsula, Islands and [[Ross Sea]]. A couple of thousand staff live here in summer in some four dozen bases mostly in those areas; a small number stay over winter. Inland Antarctica is a desolate plateau covered by {{convert|2-3|km|mi}} of ice. Occasional specialist air tours go inland, for mountaineering or to reach the Pole, which has a large base. Wildlife needs access to the sea and is confined to the coasts. == Regions == {{Worldimagemap/Antarcticaimagemap}} {{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext= | regionmapsize= | region1name=[[Antarctic Peninsula]] | region1color=#c583cc | region1items= | region1description=The main cruise destination, with seas that support wildlife and are navigable in summer, and with the shortest crossing from temperate climates. The impressive heights of the Antarctic Andes and many research stations are here. | region2name=[[Islands of the Southern Ocean|Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands]] | region2color=#73a3c3 | region2items= | region2description=These are widely separated across the wild Southern Ocean. The only ones routinely visited are the [[South Shetland Islands]], but as these are close to the Antarctic Peninsula they're described there. | region3name=[[East Antarctica]] | region3color=#b1c5b0 | region3items= | region3description=This vast ice desert is seldom visited. But cruises to the Ross Sea sometimes follow the coast as far as Commonwealth Bay, where Mawson's Huts are the legacy of the 1911-13 expedition. | region5name=[[West Antarctica]] | region5color=#a5b7d3 | region5items= | region5description=This is barren and empty, with only a handful of research stations. But it does contain the continent's highest mountain, which you can climb on a guided expedition. You can also run a marathon here. | region6name=[[Ross Sea]] | region6color=#e4b9b9 | region6items= | region6description=Ross Island has the largest settlement on this continent, McMurdo Station. The island has several historic camp sites and Mount Erebus, an active volcano that you can climb. This is the usual destination for cruises from New Zealand or Australia. | region7name=[[South Pole]] | region7color=#000000 | region7description=The furthest south you can go. }} : ''All dots on the map represent inhabited research stations.'' == Understand == [[File:Transantarctic mountain hg.jpg | thumb | 300px | Transantarctic mountains]] === History === About 15&nbsp;million years ago, the mountain chain connecting South America to Antarctica sank under the ocean, and a new continent was born. Cold sea currents now enclosed Antarctica completely and its climate became intensely cold. 18th century explorers probed the dangerous southern oceans only to encounter a vast barrier of ice: they could hardly tell what was islands, what was a larger land mass, and what was just ice. The first sure sightings of the mainland were in 1820, by Russian, British and American ships all at about the same time. Whaling and sealing vessels began to hunt in the seas here, and explorers mapped the coast. In 1897, a Belgian expedition overwintered in Antarctica and this was the start of the "Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration", culminating when [[Voyages of Roald Amundsen|Roald Amundsen and his crew reached the South Pole in December 1911]]. Robert Scott arrived a month later but never made it back to the coast. Nations began setting up bases and claiming parts of the continent, while conducting scientific work. There was a particular effort at collaboration in the "International Geophysical Year" of 1957/58, and this led to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. The Treaty makes the continent a scientific preserve, suspends all territorial claims, and prohibits military activity here. This Treaty has stood the test of time, and today Antarctica has no border controls, mines or quarries, missile silos, fish canneries, or any settlements beyond small collections of prefabs. Some four dozen bases are occupied year round or seasonally by a transient population, numbering a few thousand in summer and perhaps a couple of hundred in winter. Only 10% could be described as "researchers"; the great majority are support and logistics staff to make the research possible. A couple of settlements style themselves "towns" and children have been born there. One base, McMurdo, even has a bus service; its route passes close to where Scott and his men perished in 1912. === Climate === Antarctica is a desert: the winds are cold, so they carry little moisture, and inland precipitation averages 50 mm (2 inch) a year, the same as the Mojave in California. And yet Antarctica is covered in ice 2–3 km thick. In a warmer climate the snowfall would run off in streams or evaporate, but here it just builds and builds. As Antarctica also has the strongest and most persistent winds of any continent, the snow (or bits of ice small enough to be carried by wind) is constantly moved around and as research stations act as artificial impediments to the free movement of air and snow, there is always the danger of those becoming "buried" by snow, requiring various techniques to avoid or at least delay this process. The bedrock beneath the ice is mostly low-lying (though there are several mountain ranges) – in fact some of the rock is actually several hundred meters below the sea – but add all that ice and most of the continent is at high altitude; the South Pole itself is 2835 m (9301 ft) above sea level. This makes a very cold climate colder still, with inland summer highs of -15°C (5°F) and winter lows below -80°C (-112°F), and thin dry air. The icecap is moving, very slowly on the plateau, faster as it descends to the coast to form glaciers and floating ice sheets which calve into county-sized icebergs. The coast, especially the Peninsula and its nearby islands, have a slightly less harsh climate, which means their seas are not frozen in summer. This is crucial for wildlife: penguins, seabirds and seals all depend upon open water. It also means that ships can approach, bearing supplies and tourists, from November through February. === Read === [[File:Roald Amundsen and Helmer Hanssen make observations at the South Pole, 1911 (6890566753, restored version).jpg | thumb | 300px | Amundsen checks that he's at the South Pole ]] Films and TV documentaries show Antarctic scenery and wildlife, but don't get you into the minds of the early explorers. The following are all available to order online. * ''Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure'', by Richard E Byrd, 1938. * ''At the Mountains of Madness'' by HP Lovercraft, 1936. The earliest science fiction/horror story to take place on the continent, detailing the adventures of a geological expedition to Antarctic Mountains, where the researchers discover something so inconceivable that they lose their minds. * ''Antarctica'', by Kim Stanley Robinson, 1997. Science fiction account of 21st-century Antarctica and the impact of global warming. * ''Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage'', by Alfred Lansing, 1959. * ''Endurance'', by Caroline Alexander, 1998. * ''A First-Rate Tragedy: Robert Falcon Scott & the Race to the South Pole'', by Diana Preston, 1999. * ''Mawson's Will'', by Lennard Bickel, 1977. * ''North Pole, South Pole: Journeys to the Ends of the Earth'', by Bertrand Imbert, 1992. * ''Scott's Last Expedition: The Journals'', by Robert F. Scott and Beryl Bainbridge, 1996. * ''Shackleton'', by Roland Huntford, 1975. * ''South Pole: 900 Miles on Foot'', by Gareth Wood and Eric Jamieson, 1996. * ''The Worst Journey in the World'', by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, 1922. * ''Terra Incognita'', by Sara Wheeler, 1997. * ''South'', by Ernest Shackleton, 1919. == Get in == [[File:Antarctica (11280897753).jpg | thumb | 300px | Taking off at Union Glacier ]] Antarctica has no immigration or [[border crossing|border controls]], but visitors to any land or sea south of 60°S need permission from an Antarctic Treaty member country. Your tour / cruise organiser will take care of this but those travelling independently should apply six months in advance. === By plane === Only five places in Antarctica can handle large, wheeled aircraft suitable for intercontinental flights in potentially hazardous conditions: * '''[[Villa las Estrellas]]''' ({{IATA|TNM}}) on King George Island, 200 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula. This has a gravel, all-seasons runway, and receives 2-hour charter flights from [[Punta Arenas]] between December and February. These flights require clear skies, but nearly all proceed as scheduled (98% as of January 2025 according to Lindblad, up from 85% previously). This is a common transfer point for visitors joining small-ship cruises of the islands and Peninsula. * '''[https://www.marambio.aq/bases/marambio.html Marambio Base]''' is on Marambio Island in the Weddell Sea, some 100 km south of the tip of the Peninsula. It's open year-round, though it's prone to fog in December and January. This large base acts as the support centre for all the Argentine stations in the region. * '''[[Ross Sea | McMurdo Station]]''' on Ross Island has two such airfields, receiving flights from [[Christchurch]], New Zealand that take four hours, but the strips are only open in November and December. It was intended that the newer "Phoenix" airfield would have a longer season than the "Ice Runway", but this hasn't worked out. McMurdo is a transfer point for visitors from Australia and New Zealand heading to the South Pole, using ski planes from its third airfield "Williams". * '''Union Glacier''' is a privately-run summer airfield on the desolate plateau of [[West Antarctica]]. It receives flights from Punta Arenas and from [[Cape Town]]. Most visitors are transferring to and from the South Pole, but this airfield is also a base for climbing Mount Vinson and for the Antarctic Marathon. * '''Wolfs Fang''' ({{IATA|WFR}}) is a privately-run summer airfield in Queen Maud Land, [[East Antarctica]], which receives medium-sized business jets from [[Cape Town]]. Guests transfer via Whichaway Camp to ski-aircraft to the Pole and elsewhere. In 2023, there are no standard commercial flights to any of these airfields, but see their details above for flight package tours. Onward flights into Antarctica use various small to medium aircraft such as the Twin Otter. All the bases have access to a ski runway or at least a helipad. '''Sightseeing overflights''' from Australia by [https://antarcticaflights.com.au Antarctica Flights] spend three hours over the continent. Prices range from AUD{{currency|AUD|8000}} for first-class down to {{currency|AUD|1200}} for a centre economy seat with no guaranteed window access. The Qantas regular flight between Sydney and Johannesburg passes close enough for a glimpse of Antarctica. === By ship === [[File:8857-grandidier-channel-polar-star.jpg | thumb | 300px | 100-passenger icebreaker in Grandidier Channel]] Ship is the most common method of visiting the Antarctic, with a sailing season Nov-Feb. The vessels are usually ice-strengthened rather than icebreakers; the latter are stronger but round-bottomed, so they heave about more in the massive waves of Drake Passage, typically 4 meters (12 ft) high, sometimes up to 12 meters (40 ft). Most itineraries are to the Antarctic peninsula and nearby Antarctic islands, and they often also take in more northerly islands such as South Georgia and the Falklands. Smaller ships (less than 100 passengers) can go where the big ships can't, getting you up closer to the nature and wildlife. Larger vessels are less prone to rough seas but have more limited landing options; both will use RIBs (powered dinghies) to get you ashore or close in among the ice floes. Big ships may have 1000+ normal capacity but be limited to 500 on Antarctic trips. IAATO rules say that at most 100 people may be ashore at any one time: that's mainly so that everyone can be swiftly plucked to safety when (not if) conditions turn dangerous. Larger ships therefore have to segment their landings, so those passengers might only get a couple of hours per day off ship. Smaller ships can get their shore parties out and back in one operation then move on to visit a second location same day. Everything is very dependent on the weather: an onshore breeze (which in these climes will be going on a gale) will send furious breakers pounding onto the landing beach. About a third of landings have to be called off. Even on a cosy cruise ship, you need warm clothing just to stand on deck let alone get ashore: boots, hoods, glove, water repellent pants, parka, and warm underwear. Most of these items can be bought or hired in Ushuaia, but they might not have your size. So bring whatever you can from your own stock. Many shipping companies also offer fly/cruises, so you fly one-way or round-trip from mainland Chile. These cost more but save a couple of days each way upchucking across the Drake Passage. As of 2023, a couple of dozen companies offer trips to Antarctica: others simply act as agents, selling you on to another company and charging a mark-up for their labours. Those listed here are understood to be direct operators, though they may be hiring the vessel with crew and sharing it with other companies. Supply outstrips demand: there is a lot of last-minute availability, but don't be ''too'' last-minute as even reaching the port of departure is a major trip in its own right. These companies all sail from Ushuaia unless otherwise noted: [[File:Antarctica Lake Fryxell.jpg | thumb | 300px | Lake Fryxell in Victoria Land ]] * [https://www.abercrombiekent.com/ Abercrombie & Kent] sail on ''Le Lyrial'' (200 passengers max). * [https://www.antarpplyexpeditions.com/ Antarpply Expeditions] on ''Ushuaia'' (90). * [https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/au Aurora Expeditions] on ''Greg Mortimer'' (126). * [https://www.barkeuropa.com/ Bark Europa] on ''Europa'', a square-rigged sailing ship. * [https://cheesemans.com Cheesemans Ecology Safaris]: flying into King George then onto the 12-passenger ''Hans Hanson''. * [https://en.ponant.com/destinations/antarctica] on ''Le Soleal'', ''Le Boreal'' and ''L'Austral'' (all about 260 max). * [https://www.expeditioncruisespecialists.com/destinations/antarctica Expedition Cruise Specialists] on ''Expedition'' (134) and ''Sea Spirit'' (114), also from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy'' (both 50), or flying into King George then onto 100-passenger ''Magellan Explorer''. * [https://www.gadventures.com/ G Adventures] also sail on ''Expedition''. * [https://www.heritage-expeditions.com/ Heritage Expeditions] also sail from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy.'' * [https://www.geoex.com/ Geographic Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia or fly into King George or to the South Pole. * [https://www.hl-cruises.com/ Hapag-Lloyd Cruises] on ''Bremen'' (155), and from 2021 on ''Hanseatic Nature'' and ''Hanseatic Inspiration''. * [https://global.hurtigruten.com/destinations/antarctica/ Hurtigruten]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} sail from Ushuaia and Punta Arenas on ''Roald Amundsen'' (500), ''Fridtjof Nansen'' (500), ''Fram'' (250) and ''Midnatsol'' (500). * [https://www.intrepidtravel.com/en Intrepid Travel] on ''Ocean Endeavour'' (100). * [https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/ Quark Expeditions] also on ''Ocean Endeavour''. * [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/ National Geographic Expeditions] on ''National Geographic Explorer'' (148), ''NG Orion'' (102) and ''NG Endurance'' (126). * [https://world.expeditions.com/en Lindblad Expeditions] sail on the same vessels. * [https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/ Oceanwide Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia and Bluff NZ on ''Plancius'' (108), ''Ortelius'' (108), ''Janssonius'' (170) and ''Hondius'' (170). * [https://polar-latitudes.com Polar Latitudes] on ''Hebridean Sky'' and ''Island Sky'', plus ''Seaventure'' from 2021. === By sailboat === About a dozen charter sailboats, many of them members of IAATO, offer three to six-week voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula from South America. Most offer "expedition style" trips where guests are invited to help out, although usually no prior sailing experience is required. Yachts take individuals on a "by the bunk" basis and also support private expeditions such as scientific research, mountaineering, kayaking, and film-making. Compared to the more popular expedition ships, a small yacht can be more work and significantly less comfortable, but typically allows more freedom and flexibility. For the right people, this can be a far more rewarding experience. * '''[http://www.ocean-expeditions.com/ Ocean Expeditions]'''. Expedition support yacht ''Australis'' purpose-built for high latitudes. Specializing in private or commercial expeditions involving film making, scientific research, adventure activities, wildlife enthusiasts or just an intimate experience of the Antarctic. * '''[http://www.expeditionsail.com/ Expedition Sail]'''. Sailing yacht ''Seal'' is a purpose-built expedition sailboat offering private expeditions, support for research, filming, or climbing projects, and also offers "by the bunk" trips for individuals. * '''[http://www.spiritofsydney.net/ Spirit of Sydney]'''. Australians Darrel and Cath own and operate ''Spirit of Sydney'', an expedition support yacht for film crews, mountaineers, skiers and snowboarders, sea kayakers, dry suit divers, scientists, sailors of all experience levels, and whale watchers. They typically carry kayaks on board and offer private charters and group trips for individuals. == Get around == [[File:8932-paradise-harbour-zodiac.JPG | thumb | 300px | Zodiacs get you ashore ]] Skis, snowmobiles, tractors, snowcats, helicopters and ski planes are all used to get around Antarctica, and McMurdo on Ross Island even has a bus service. Cruise ships use RIBs / zodiacs (sturdy inflatable powerboats) to ferry tourists between ship and shore; bases close to open water also use these. Bring your own fuel! The last of the pony- and dog-sled teams retired in the 1980s. It would be neat to bring a few teams over for a "heritage" run, but given the logistics and paperwork necessary, it would probably be simpler to run an old steam locomotive here. == See and do == Antarctica is an amazing place just to look at, with its enormous calving glaciers, icebergs the size of cities, penguin colonies and towering snow-clad mountains. But even just standing there looking is going to involve exertion on your part, elaborate preparation, and a degree of risk. The distinction between seeing and doing is a fine one in many locations, and here it vanishes altogether. * In that spirit, the prime thing for you to do in Antarctica is '''come home safe'''. Don't do anything, not even just standing there, without having that in mind. How are the sea conditions and the weather? How is your body faring? What about the other people in your group, is everyone accounted for? And what if, what if, what if? * '''[[Northern lights | The southern aurora]]''', but not in summer. You need full darkness to see it, but in summer the sky is bright even if the sun has briefly dipped below the horizon. You may have more chance on the homeward sailing, as your latitude decreases and the nights lengthen. The same applies to other dark sky sights such as meteors. * '''The [[midnight sun]]''' in midsummer, but only within the Antarctic circle; most of the Peninsula and all of the Antarctic Islands lie north of it. Actually you're going to get fed up with the sun, since it's broad daylight at 02:00 when you need your sleep. * '''Deception Island''', one of the [[South Shetland Islands]], is a remarkable natural amphitheatre with an equally remarkable show within. It's an active volcano, last erupting in 1970, and the deception is that it looks like a normal mountainous island. But its flanks are just the rim of a great flooded caldera, entered via the narrow channel "Neptune's Bellows" into a sheltered natural harbour. Its main sights are the scenery, a large colony of chinstrap penguins, geothermal hot springs (so you can swim in Antarctica), and the remains of an old whaling station and bases wrecked by eruptions.<!-- -->[[File:Lemaire Channel Jan 2014.JPG | thumb | 300px | Entering Lemaire Channel ]] * '''Lemaire Channel''' is a spectacular section of coastline along the Peninsula. It narrows to 1.6 km, and cruise ships sail through a canyon of cliffs and towering ice. Its waters are remarkably still and populated by whales. It's close to other attractions such as Port Lockroy, Cierva Cove and Paradise Bay so it's on many cruise itineraries, but the channel is sometimes blocked by icebergs, so the ship has to back up and seek another route. * '''Old camps and bases''' that have been abandoned. Some (such as on Paulet Island) were refuges built by shipwreck survivors, others (as on Deception, above) were summer camps for whaling and sealing. Port Lockroy on the Peninsula was the main British base until they moved to Rothera. It's been converted into a museum. There's a particularly rich collection on Ross Island, as this was historically the main base for exploration towards the pole. * '''Penguins''' are the signature beasts of Antarctica, yet most penguin species live much further north. ** Emperor penguins (''Aptenodytes forsteri'') are the 1.2 m creature that stays and breeds here during the harsh winter. Its habitat is stable pack ice within waddling distance of open water - though they may waddle for over 100 km. The largest colonies are on mainland sites that are hard to visit, but there's a small but accessible colony on King George Island, and a larger one at the tip of the Peninsula. ** Adélie penguins (''Pygoscelis adeliae'') are the ones 50-60 cm tall in badly-fitting tuxedos. They live at the edge of the ice and forage for krill, but in spring (October) they move to ice-free land to breed. Their largest known colony is in the Danger Islands at the tip of the Peninsula, with 1.5 million birds. ** King penguins (''A. patagonicus'') are about 70-90 cm tall, like a slimmed down Emperor with bright orange cheeks, but the biggest difference is their habitat. King penguins are sub-Antarctic not continental, and only nest on dry land, so you're most likely to see them on South Georgia. <!-- -->[[File:Leith whaling station.JPG | thumb | 300px | Leith whaling station, South Georgia ]] ** Gentoo penguins (''P. papua'') are 60-80 cm tall with a distinctive white band on the head and trumpeting call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula. ** Chinstrap penguins (''P. antarcticus'') are 70 cm with an obvious chin-strap and harsh stroppy call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. ** Tangerine penguins 50-60 cm high, are they Adélies? There are penguin colonies all round the Antarctic coastline, but viewing them from close-up needs a colony near a safe landing beach; so these attract a stream of visitors. You'll smell them first and hear their grating ''kra-kra kraa?'' before you see their orange line along the shore. Then as the boat draws closer you realize the orange things are ''traffic cones''. They are there partly to show you the trail (you may be trying to return in poor visibility), but mostly to indicate the line that you must not cross to avoid disturbing the colony. Expect grief if you transgress, and if you do so in January when the eggs are hatching and the chicks are most vulnerable, you'll be busted off further shore trips. ** No penguins at all at the South Pole, or anywhere on the remote plateau. * '''Other wildlife''' includes Humpback, Minke, Blue and Orca Whales; Crab-eater, Weddell and Leopard Seals; and Blue-eyed Shag, Southern Giant Petrel, Cape Petrel, and Kelp Gull. * '''Climb an active volcano,''' Mount Erebus at 3794 m on Ross Island. It's a Stromboli-type volcano so it erupts continuously but without great violence, so you can reach the summit crater with its lava lake. * '''Climb the Seventh Summit''', Mount Vinson at 4892 m. The "Seven Summits Challenge" is to climb the highest peaks of all seven continents. The list of seven is disputed: which continent does Elbrus belong to, and does Puncak Jaya in Indonesia supplant the Sunday afternoon stroll that is Kosciuszko? What is universally agreed is that Everest is the highest in Asia and Vinson the highest in Antarctica, and that these two are the most difficult and perilous. Vinson is much less of a technical challenge, you spend little time in the "death zone" above 4000 m, but it's the isolation, the logistics, and the literally perishing cold. * While virtually no traveller ever visits Antarctica for its religious buildings, there are several '''[[churches in Antarctica]]'''. Some tours will stop at one of them. == Buy == There isn't much to buy in Antarctica, and most of the shops are small gift shops and souvenir shops. The largest shop is McMurdo's General Store, which would probably provide you with just about anything you will need in Antarctica. Coming to the Antarctic marks you as a high-roller; at the very least you'll get some surprising junk-mail and pop-ups. Some cruise passengers have experienced "presentations" that were just pressure-selling of flaky investments, fine wines the quality of filling station Chardonnay, and kitsch artwork and antiques. This is not common on Antarctic cruises, whose passengers are more savvy than most, but as ever ''caveat emptor''. == Eat == [[File:Penguin_in_Antarctica_jumping_out_of_the_water.jpg | thumb | 300px | Don't eat penguins, that's the leopard seals' job]] Take advice from your trip organizer on what supplies to bring. You need sufficient and some spare, but not excess which creates deadweight. Take suitable nutritional advice before extended shore trips. The main risk to the average cruise passenger is pigging out at the ship's buffet. If you're living and working on land, though, you'll find you have quite an appetite; the extra manual labor and cold temperatures result in average calorie intake nearly double of normal. Most food at bases is frozen, dried, canned, or otherwise preserved. It's all ordered in advance and delivered just once a year around January. Fresh produce is limited, and is typically flown into bases weekly for around two months (around Nov-Dec). A large station may have a cook who can work wonderful variations on the same old pasta; small places may just have a microwave. A few bases are experimenting with indoor greenhouses where they grow fresh produce to prepare future long-term space missions or the supply of Moon or Mars bases. While the food produced is a very welcome break from the same-old for the crew, it's far too little to last the winter. In the field, food must be carried or otherwise transported. It needs to be compact, energy-rich, and dry; anything liquid will freeze solid. Re-hydrating it may be a bigger challenge than heating it. Large campsites may be set up with a makeshift "kitchen" using camping equipment, or even more complete facilities including a range, oven, and even a grill; food at these will be improvised but still pretty decent. The smallest campsites and mobile teams will have to subsist on camping rations including energy bars, pemmican (a dried paste of meat, fruit, and animal fat), and highly-coveted chocolate bars. '''Don't eat the wildlife:''' penguins, seals, bird's eggs, anything... even if it was already dead when you found it. It's illegal due to the treaty, which seeks to protect Antarctic wildlife after 200 years of over-hunting and environmental damage. Equally, don't feed them, however woebegone-cute they look, though there's no rule against leopard seals (''Hydrurga leptonyx'') eating you. It's very rare for them to try, what they're more likely to do is attack and puncture the pontoon floats of your RIB, mistaking their cylindrical black shape for seals. == Drink == [[File:091130 grytviken 2994 (4173376088).jpg | thumb | 300px | "Any note you can sing, I can sing higher" ]] '''Drinking water''' requires forethought. In summer near the coast there may be freshwater lakes, but they're full of bird poop plus the odd decomposing penguin. Most of the continent is covered in snow and permafrost, but it must be collected and thawed, both of which take a lot of energy. Meltwater is low in minerals and tastes very flat; you may prefer yours with a dash of salt or syrup. As in any cold climate, '''never drink alcohol until you are safely in shelter'''. It's notorious for generating a false glow of warmth and well-being while your core body temperature ebbs away. Rules for alcohol vary by base, but it's usually available at bases' general stores and bars. == Sleep == Antarctica has very long summer days, 24-hour long within the Antarctic circle. Try to maintain regular sleeping hours, as this continuous daylight disturbs the body clock. There are no hotels or lodges, and research bases won't house tourists. Most visitors sleep aboard their ship, while inland trips (e.g. to the Pole) have camps set up. == Work == It is possible to obtain employment with scientific expeditions and research bases in Antarctica, but there's stiff competition for the small number of posts, only open to citizens of the relevant country. Posts are fixed-term contracts with induction and training before departure for Antarctica. Most positions are summer-only, and less than 10% of staff stay on over winter. Staffing agencies include [https://www.leidos.com/antarctica Antarctic Support Contract] for the US, the [https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/ Australian Antarctic Program] for Australia, [http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/index.php British Antarctic Survey]{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} for the UK, [https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/jobs Antarctica NZ] for New Zealand, and [https://www.sanap.ac.za/tag/jobs South African National Antarctic Programme] for South Africa. They also recruit for Subantarctic sites such as South Georgia, Gough and Macquarie. == Stay safe == [[File:Mount Erebus, Antarctica; the volcano in eruption. Chromolit Wellcome V0025210.jpg | thumb | 300px | Eruption of Mount Erebus ]] {{See also|Cold weather}} Antarctica is an extreme environment, and accidents are unavoidable. Weigh up the risks and your own abilities before committing to a trip. '''By sea''' is how most visitors arrive. The southern oceans are never calm, and often very rough even in summer, with hurricane-force winds and 20 m / 70 ft waves. The ship is designed to handle this so your main risks are three days of upchucking, being thrown about, falling down a stair well, or having heavy doors or items crash into you. Always have one secure handhold, and in severe weather stay in your cabin. Trips won't venture ashore in poor weather but it may deteriorate: be extremely cautious when returning in a zodiac and follow crew instructions on when to hold still and when to cross onto the landing stage. If you fall in, your survival time in these waters is less than a minute. '''It's cold''' even on the continental fringes where most visitors go. Most cruises focus on the Antarctic Peninsula and only travel during the warmest months (late October to March). Temperatures are typically around freezing and can drop much lower, so be prepared. Standard cold-weather gear won't suffice for polar conditions: it needs to be thermally protective, wind- and water-proof, yet still allow good mobility. Seek advice from the trip organiser, and don't assume that anything will be available on ship. But conversely, the operator may prefer to issue everyone with standard kit that they know is reliable. Keeping feet warm is important on a cruise, especially when taking zodiac cruises where you won't be moving very much, taking plenty of wool socks is recommended. '''It's even colder and at high altitude inland''', even if you're not mountaineering: the South Pole is at 2835 m / 9301 ft. '''Intense sunlight''' and no shelter from it: you need sunglasses and 40+ factor sunblock. '''You need to be healthy and moderately fit.''' If you have a long-term condition such as diabetes it needs to be very well controlled: you're going to be in a stressful environment with lots of disruption to diet, activity, and day / night cycle. A medical evacuation could take days to effect and costs could approach US$1 million. '''Altogether, it's hazardous yet safe''', so to speak. For sure you need adequate travel / medical insurance, and an annual multi-trip policy is often the best value. This should cover a cruise with shore trips, but might exclude anything beyond. Travel insurers are generally relaxed about standard Antarctic tourist trips - indeed in 2020 one insurer offered the chance to win such a trip if you took out a policy with them. So they're not seeing many claims. Antarctic travellers are healthy and switched on, they pay attention to safety briefings and are not befuddled by alcohol, herbal tobacco or hormonal bravado - altogether they're a safer group than the average ski chalet party. == Respect == [[File:Mount Vinson from NW at Vinson Plateau by Christian Stangl (flickr).jpg | thumb | 300px | Mount Vinson, the "seventh summit" ]] Antarctica has a '''very fragile environment'''. Penguins live at the very limit of what is survivable and are especially vulnerable in the brooding / hatching season. Some habitats have extra protection and you may not enter these. '''Interfering with wildlife''' is illegal and discouraged. Unless you're a trained researcher, don't approach wildlife closely, and even when viewing from a distance try not to surround animals which might confuse or frighten them. At the same time, '''don't feed or help animals''' even if they would die without your help; if you did, it would interfere with the "survival of the fittest" and would have negative long-term consequences. '''Leave no trash.''' Antarctic treaties require the equivalent of [[leave-no-trace camping]]. Waste disposal and sewage facilities ashore are severely limited and restricted to permanent bases; researchers in field campsites must pack everything out, including human waste. Practice good hygiene and follow any bio-security advice given, e.g. on boot washing. There's scant risk of introducing a blight upon the Antarctic apple harvest, but you don't want to be trailing penguin poop back to the ship's buffet, or catching norovirus in the washrooms. The [http://www.iaato.org/ International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators] (IAATO) is a voluntary organization of tour operators which promotes safe and environmentally responsible tourism in Antarctica. It publishes standards for its members on responsible conduct of visits. == Connect == The top-level Internet domain for Antarctic sites, '''.aq''', is assigned to organizations that conduct work in Antarctica or signatory governments to the Antarctic Treaty. Generally, its servers are hosted elsewhere as '''Internet access in Antarctica is quite limited'''. There are no undersea cables to Antarctica; all Internet is provided by satellites, which have limited bandwidth and high latency. Bandwidth is prioritized for scientific research (and even so, for large scientific uploads it's faster to mail a thumb drive), leaving even less for personal use. All websites are slow (especially social media sites, which are throttled because they're in such high demand). Uploading selfies is okay, but video calls, streaming video, and most online gaming is impossible. Only a few sites in Antarctica have '''mobile phone service'''. Argentina's Marambia Base has 4G LTE, while the Chilean, Uruguayan, Australian, and Finnish bases have 2G GSM. Everywhere else, you would have to rely on satellite phones. Along parts of the coast, some services like Inmarsat would work, but as you get further inland, most satellites drop below the horizon. At those latitudes, Iridium [[satellite phone]]s are the only ones that will work, and they should work excellently since the poles are where the orbits of every satellite overlap. Globalstar does not work (as of 2020) as its satellites can only relay to a nearby ground station, of which there are none close enough to the South Pole; even coverage near South America has been out of commission since 2015. '''Post offices''' are few and far between, but you can send home a postcard (with a truly unique postmark) from the Chilean town of Villa Las Estrellas on King George Island, or from the former British base of Port Lockroy, or from the US or NZ post offices at McMurdo on Ross Island. {{geo|-77.700 |0.010 |zoom=3}} {{usablecontinent}} h0ci2ww6ch00gq0lww3ykvotz25pqef 5289053 5289047 2026-06-07T13:35:44Z Sree1959 2299756 URLs updated 5289053 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Antarctica-banner1.jpg|caption=An Adélie penguin standing on an iceberg|origin=1,0}} '''Antarctica''' is the coldest and driest place on Earth, and surrounds the [[South Pole]]. Tourist visits are costly, demand physical fitness, can only take place in summer (from November to February), and are largely limited to the Peninsula, Islands and [[Ross Sea]]. A couple of thousand staff live here in summer in some four dozen bases mostly in those areas; a small number stay over winter. Inland Antarctica is a desolate plateau covered by {{convert|2-3|km|mi}} of ice. Occasional specialist air tours go inland, for mountaineering or to reach the Pole, which has a large base. Wildlife needs access to the sea and is confined to the coasts. == Regions == {{Worldimagemap/Antarcticaimagemap}} {{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext= | regionmapsize= | region1name=[[Antarctic Peninsula]] | region1color=#c583cc | region1items= | region1description=The main cruise destination, with seas that support wildlife and are navigable in summer, and with the shortest crossing from temperate climates. The impressive heights of the Antarctic Andes and many research stations are here. | region2name=[[Islands of the Southern Ocean|Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands]] | region2color=#73a3c3 | region2items= | region2description=These are widely separated across the wild Southern Ocean. The only ones routinely visited are the [[South Shetland Islands]], but as these are close to the Antarctic Peninsula they're described there. | region3name=[[East Antarctica]] | region3color=#b1c5b0 | region3items= | region3description=This vast ice desert is seldom visited. But cruises to the Ross Sea sometimes follow the coast as far as Commonwealth Bay, where Mawson's Huts are the legacy of the 1911-13 expedition. | region5name=[[West Antarctica]] | region5color=#a5b7d3 | region5items= | region5description=This is barren and empty, with only a handful of research stations. But it does contain the continent's highest mountain, which you can climb on a guided expedition. You can also run a marathon here. | region6name=[[Ross Sea]] | region6color=#e4b9b9 | region6items= | region6description=Ross Island has the largest settlement on this continent, McMurdo Station. The island has several historic camp sites and Mount Erebus, an active volcano that you can climb. This is the usual destination for cruises from New Zealand or Australia. | region7name=[[South Pole]] | region7color=#000000 | region7description=The furthest south you can go. }} : ''All dots on the map represent inhabited research stations.'' == Understand == [[File:Transantarctic mountain hg.jpg | thumb | 300px | Transantarctic mountains]] === History === About 15&nbsp;million years ago, the mountain chain connecting South America to Antarctica sank under the ocean, and a new continent was born. Cold sea currents now enclosed Antarctica completely and its climate became intensely cold. 18th century explorers probed the dangerous southern oceans only to encounter a vast barrier of ice: they could hardly tell what was islands, what was a larger land mass, and what was just ice. The first sure sightings of the mainland were in 1820, by Russian, British and American ships all at about the same time. Whaling and sealing vessels began to hunt in the seas here, and explorers mapped the coast. In 1897, a Belgian expedition overwintered in Antarctica and this was the start of the "Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration", culminating when [[Voyages of Roald Amundsen|Roald Amundsen and his crew reached the South Pole in December 1911]]. Robert Scott arrived a month later but never made it back to the coast. Nations began setting up bases and claiming parts of the continent, while conducting scientific work. There was a particular effort at collaboration in the "International Geophysical Year" of 1957/58, and this led to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. The Treaty makes the continent a scientific preserve, suspends all territorial claims, and prohibits military activity here. This Treaty has stood the test of time, and today Antarctica has no border controls, mines or quarries, missile silos, fish canneries, or any settlements beyond small collections of prefabs. Some four dozen bases are occupied year round or seasonally by a transient population, numbering a few thousand in summer and perhaps a couple of hundred in winter. Only 10% could be described as "researchers"; the great majority are support and logistics staff to make the research possible. A couple of settlements style themselves "towns" and children have been born there. One base, McMurdo, even has a bus service; its route passes close to where Scott and his men perished in 1912. === Climate === Antarctica is a desert: the winds are cold, so they carry little moisture, and inland precipitation averages 50 mm (2 inch) a year, the same as the Mojave in California. And yet Antarctica is covered in ice 2–3 km thick. In a warmer climate the snowfall would run off in streams or evaporate, but here it just builds and builds. As Antarctica also has the strongest and most persistent winds of any continent, the snow (or bits of ice small enough to be carried by wind) is constantly moved around and as research stations act as artificial impediments to the free movement of air and snow, there is always the danger of those becoming "buried" by snow, requiring various techniques to avoid or at least delay this process. The bedrock beneath the ice is mostly low-lying (though there are several mountain ranges) – in fact some of the rock is actually several hundred meters below the sea – but add all that ice and most of the continent is at high altitude; the South Pole itself is 2835 m (9301 ft) above sea level. This makes a very cold climate colder still, with inland summer highs of -15°C (5°F) and winter lows below -80°C (-112°F), and thin dry air. The icecap is moving, very slowly on the plateau, faster as it descends to the coast to form glaciers and floating ice sheets which calve into county-sized icebergs. The coast, especially the Peninsula and its nearby islands, have a slightly less harsh climate, which means their seas are not frozen in summer. This is crucial for wildlife: penguins, seabirds and seals all depend upon open water. It also means that ships can approach, bearing supplies and tourists, from November through February. === Read === [[File:Roald Amundsen and Helmer Hanssen make observations at the South Pole, 1911 (6890566753, restored version).jpg | thumb | 300px | Amundsen checks that he's at the South Pole ]] Films and TV documentaries show Antarctic scenery and wildlife, but don't get you into the minds of the early explorers. The following are all available to order online. * ''Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure'', by Richard E Byrd, 1938. * ''At the Mountains of Madness'' by HP Lovercraft, 1936. The earliest science fiction/horror story to take place on the continent, detailing the adventures of a geological expedition to Antarctic Mountains, where the researchers discover something so inconceivable that they lose their minds. * ''Antarctica'', by Kim Stanley Robinson, 1997. Science fiction account of 21st-century Antarctica and the impact of global warming. * ''Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage'', by Alfred Lansing, 1959. * ''Endurance'', by Caroline Alexander, 1998. * ''A First-Rate Tragedy: Robert Falcon Scott & the Race to the South Pole'', by Diana Preston, 1999. * ''Mawson's Will'', by Lennard Bickel, 1977. * ''North Pole, South Pole: Journeys to the Ends of the Earth'', by Bertrand Imbert, 1992. * ''Scott's Last Expedition: The Journals'', by Robert F. Scott and Beryl Bainbridge, 1996. * ''Shackleton'', by Roland Huntford, 1975. * ''South Pole: 900 Miles on Foot'', by Gareth Wood and Eric Jamieson, 1996. * ''The Worst Journey in the World'', by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, 1922. * ''Terra Incognita'', by Sara Wheeler, 1997. * ''South'', by Ernest Shackleton, 1919. == Get in == [[File:Antarctica (11280897753).jpg | thumb | 300px | Taking off at Union Glacier ]] Antarctica has no immigration or [[border crossing|border controls]], but visitors to any land or sea south of 60°S need permission from an Antarctic Treaty member country. Your tour / cruise organiser will take care of this but those travelling independently should apply six months in advance. === By plane === Only five places in Antarctica can handle large, wheeled aircraft suitable for intercontinental flights in potentially hazardous conditions: * '''[[Villa las Estrellas]]''' ({{IATA|TNM}}) on King George Island, 200 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula. This has a gravel, all-seasons runway, and receives 2-hour charter flights from [[Punta Arenas]] between December and February. These flights require clear skies, but nearly all proceed as scheduled (98% as of January 2025 according to Lindblad, up from 85% previously). This is a common transfer point for visitors joining small-ship cruises of the islands and Peninsula. * '''[https://www.marambio.aq/bases/marambio.html Marambio Base]''' is on Marambio Island in the Weddell Sea, some 100 km south of the tip of the Peninsula. It's open year-round, though it's prone to fog in December and January. This large base acts as the support centre for all the Argentine stations in the region. * '''[[Ross Sea | McMurdo Station]]''' on Ross Island has two such airfields, receiving flights from [[Christchurch]], New Zealand that take four hours, but the strips are only open in November and December. It was intended that the newer "Phoenix" airfield would have a longer season than the "Ice Runway", but this hasn't worked out. McMurdo is a transfer point for visitors from Australia and New Zealand heading to the South Pole, using ski planes from its third airfield "Williams". * '''Union Glacier''' is a privately-run summer airfield on the desolate plateau of [[West Antarctica]]. It receives flights from Punta Arenas and from [[Cape Town]]. Most visitors are transferring to and from the South Pole, but this airfield is also a base for climbing Mount Vinson and for the Antarctic Marathon. * '''Wolfs Fang''' ({{IATA|WFR}}) is a privately-run summer airfield in Queen Maud Land, [[East Antarctica]], which receives medium-sized business jets from [[Cape Town]]. Guests transfer via Whichaway Camp to ski-aircraft to the Pole and elsewhere. In 2023, there are no standard commercial flights to any of these airfields, but see their details above for flight package tours. Onward flights into Antarctica use various small to medium aircraft such as the Twin Otter. All the bases have access to a ski runway or at least a helipad. '''Sightseeing overflights''' from Australia by [https://antarcticaflights.com.au Antarctica Flights] spend three hours over the continent. Prices range from AUD{{currency|AUD|8000}} for first-class down to {{currency|AUD|1200}} for a centre economy seat with no guaranteed window access. The Qantas regular flight between Sydney and Johannesburg passes close enough for a glimpse of Antarctica. === By ship === [[File:8857-grandidier-channel-polar-star.jpg | thumb | 300px | 100-passenger icebreaker in Grandidier Channel]] Ship is the most common method of visiting the Antarctic, with a sailing season Nov-Feb. The vessels are usually ice-strengthened rather than icebreakers; the latter are stronger but round-bottomed, so they heave about more in the massive waves of Drake Passage, typically 4 meters (12 ft) high, sometimes up to 12 meters (40 ft). Most itineraries are to the Antarctic peninsula and nearby Antarctic islands, and they often also take in more northerly islands such as South Georgia and the Falklands. Smaller ships (less than 100 passengers) can go where the big ships can't, getting you up closer to the nature and wildlife. Larger vessels are less prone to rough seas but have more limited landing options; both will use RIBs (powered dinghies) to get you ashore or close in among the ice floes. Big ships may have 1000+ normal capacity but be limited to 500 on Antarctic trips. IAATO rules say that at most 100 people may be ashore at any one time: that's mainly so that everyone can be swiftly plucked to safety when (not if) conditions turn dangerous. Larger ships therefore have to segment their landings, so those passengers might only get a couple of hours per day off ship. Smaller ships can get their shore parties out and back in one operation then move on to visit a second location same day. Everything is very dependent on the weather: an onshore breeze (which in these climes will be going on a gale) will send furious breakers pounding onto the landing beach. About a third of landings have to be called off. Even on a cosy cruise ship, you need warm clothing just to stand on deck let alone get ashore: boots, hoods, glove, water repellent pants, parka, and warm underwear. Most of these items can be bought or hired in Ushuaia, but they might not have your size. So bring whatever you can from your own stock. Many shipping companies also offer fly/cruises, so you fly one-way or round-trip from mainland Chile. These cost more but save a couple of days each way upchucking across the Drake Passage. As of 2023, a couple of dozen companies offer trips to Antarctica: others simply act as agents, selling you on to another company and charging a mark-up for their labours. Those listed here are understood to be direct operators, though they may be hiring the vessel with crew and sharing it with other companies. Supply outstrips demand: there is a lot of last-minute availability, but don't be ''too'' last-minute as even reaching the port of departure is a major trip in its own right. These companies all sail from Ushuaia unless otherwise noted: [[File:Antarctica Lake Fryxell.jpg | thumb | 300px | Lake Fryxell in Victoria Land ]] * [https://www.abercrombiekent.com/ Abercrombie & Kent] sail on ''Le Lyrial'' (200 passengers max). * [https://www.antarpplyexpeditions.com/ Antarpply Expeditions] on ''Ushuaia'' (90). * [https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/au Aurora Expeditions] on ''Greg Mortimer'' (126). * [https://www.barkeuropa.com/ Bark Europa] on ''Europa'', a square-rigged sailing ship. * [https://cheesemans.com Cheesemans Ecology Safaris]: flying into King George then onto the 12-passenger ''Hans Hanson''. * [https://en.ponant.com/destinations/antarctica] on ''Le Soleal'', ''Le Boreal'' and ''L'Austral'' (all about 260 max). * [https://www.expeditioncruisespecialists.com/destinations/antarctica Expedition Cruise Specialists] on ''Expedition'' (134) and ''Sea Spirit'' (114), also from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy'' (both 50), or flying into King George then onto 100-passenger ''Magellan Explorer''. * [https://www.gadventures.com/ G Adventures] also sail on ''Expedition''. * [https://www.heritage-expeditions.com/ Heritage Expeditions] also sail from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy.'' * [https://www.geoex.com/ Geographic Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia or fly into King George or to the South Pole. * [https://www.hl-cruises.com/ Hapag-Lloyd Cruises] on ''Bremen'' (155), and from 2021 on ''Hanseatic Nature'' and ''Hanseatic Inspiration''. * [https://global.hurtigruten.com/destinations/antarctica/ Hurtigruten]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} sail from Ushuaia and Punta Arenas on ''Roald Amundsen'' (500), ''Fridtjof Nansen'' (500), ''Fram'' (250) and ''Midnatsol'' (500). * [https://www.intrepidtravel.com/en Intrepid Travel] on ''Ocean Endeavour'' (100). * [https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/ Quark Expeditions] also on ''Ocean Endeavour''. * [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/ National Geographic Expeditions] on ''National Geographic Explorer'' (148), ''NG Orion'' (102) and ''NG Endurance'' (126). * [https://world.expeditions.com/en Lindblad Expeditions] sail on the same vessels. * [https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/ Oceanwide Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia and Bluff NZ on ''Plancius'' (108), ''Ortelius'' (108), ''Janssonius'' (170) and ''Hondius'' (170). * [https://polar-latitudes.com Polar Latitudes] on ''Hebridean Sky'' and ''Island Sky'', plus ''Seaventure'' from 2021. === By sailboat === About a dozen charter sailboats, many of them members of IAATO, offer three to six-week voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula from South America. Most offer "expedition style" trips where guests are invited to help out, although usually no prior sailing experience is required. Yachts take individuals on a "by the bunk" basis and also support private expeditions such as scientific research, mountaineering, kayaking, and film-making. Compared to the more popular expedition ships, a small yacht can be more work and significantly less comfortable, but typically allows more freedom and flexibility. For the right people, this can be a far more rewarding experience. * '''[https://ocean-expeditions.com/ Ocean Expeditions]'''. Expedition support yacht ''Australis'' purpose-built for high latitudes. Specializing in private or commercial expeditions involving film making, scientific research, adventure activities, wildlife enthusiasts or just an intimate experience of the Antarctic. * '''[https://expeditionsail.com/ Expedition Sail]'''. Sailing yacht ''Seal'' is a purpose-built expedition sailboat offering private expeditions, support for research, filming, or climbing projects, and also offers "by the bunk" trips for individuals. * '''[https://www.spiritofsydney.co/ Spirit of Sydney]'''. Australians Darrel and Cath own and operate ''Spirit of Sydney'', an expedition support yacht for film crews, mountaineers, skiers and snowboarders, sea kayakers, dry suit divers, scientists, sailors of all experience levels, and whale watchers. They typically carry kayaks on board and offer private charters and group trips for individuals. == Get around == [[File:8932-paradise-harbour-zodiac.JPG | thumb | 300px | Zodiacs get you ashore ]] Skis, snowmobiles, tractors, snowcats, helicopters and ski planes are all used to get around Antarctica, and McMurdo on Ross Island even has a bus service. Cruise ships use RIBs / zodiacs (sturdy inflatable powerboats) to ferry tourists between ship and shore; bases close to open water also use these. Bring your own fuel! The last of the pony- and dog-sled teams retired in the 1980s. It would be neat to bring a few teams over for a "heritage" run, but given the logistics and paperwork necessary, it would probably be simpler to run an old steam locomotive here. == See and do == Antarctica is an amazing place just to look at, with its enormous calving glaciers, icebergs the size of cities, penguin colonies and towering snow-clad mountains. But even just standing there looking is going to involve exertion on your part, elaborate preparation, and a degree of risk. The distinction between seeing and doing is a fine one in many locations, and here it vanishes altogether. * In that spirit, the prime thing for you to do in Antarctica is '''come home safe'''. Don't do anything, not even just standing there, without having that in mind. How are the sea conditions and the weather? How is your body faring? What about the other people in your group, is everyone accounted for? And what if, what if, what if? * '''[[Northern lights | The southern aurora]]''', but not in summer. You need full darkness to see it, but in summer the sky is bright even if the sun has briefly dipped below the horizon. You may have more chance on the homeward sailing, as your latitude decreases and the nights lengthen. The same applies to other dark sky sights such as meteors. * '''The [[midnight sun]]''' in midsummer, but only within the Antarctic circle; most of the Peninsula and all of the Antarctic Islands lie north of it. Actually you're going to get fed up with the sun, since it's broad daylight at 02:00 when you need your sleep. * '''Deception Island''', one of the [[South Shetland Islands]], is a remarkable natural amphitheatre with an equally remarkable show within. It's an active volcano, last erupting in 1970, and the deception is that it looks like a normal mountainous island. But its flanks are just the rim of a great flooded caldera, entered via the narrow channel "Neptune's Bellows" into a sheltered natural harbour. Its main sights are the scenery, a large colony of chinstrap penguins, geothermal hot springs (so you can swim in Antarctica), and the remains of an old whaling station and bases wrecked by eruptions.<!-- -->[[File:Lemaire Channel Jan 2014.JPG | thumb | 300px | Entering Lemaire Channel ]] * '''Lemaire Channel''' is a spectacular section of coastline along the Peninsula. It narrows to 1.6 km, and cruise ships sail through a canyon of cliffs and towering ice. Its waters are remarkably still and populated by whales. It's close to other attractions such as Port Lockroy, Cierva Cove and Paradise Bay so it's on many cruise itineraries, but the channel is sometimes blocked by icebergs, so the ship has to back up and seek another route. * '''Old camps and bases''' that have been abandoned. Some (such as on Paulet Island) were refuges built by shipwreck survivors, others (as on Deception, above) were summer camps for whaling and sealing. Port Lockroy on the Peninsula was the main British base until they moved to Rothera. It's been converted into a museum. There's a particularly rich collection on Ross Island, as this was historically the main base for exploration towards the pole. * '''Penguins''' are the signature beasts of Antarctica, yet most penguin species live much further north. ** Emperor penguins (''Aptenodytes forsteri'') are the 1.2 m creature that stays and breeds here during the harsh winter. Its habitat is stable pack ice within waddling distance of open water - though they may waddle for over 100 km. The largest colonies are on mainland sites that are hard to visit, but there's a small but accessible colony on King George Island, and a larger one at the tip of the Peninsula. ** Adélie penguins (''Pygoscelis adeliae'') are the ones 50-60 cm tall in badly-fitting tuxedos. They live at the edge of the ice and forage for krill, but in spring (October) they move to ice-free land to breed. Their largest known colony is in the Danger Islands at the tip of the Peninsula, with 1.5 million birds. ** King penguins (''A. patagonicus'') are about 70-90 cm tall, like a slimmed down Emperor with bright orange cheeks, but the biggest difference is their habitat. King penguins are sub-Antarctic not continental, and only nest on dry land, so you're most likely to see them on South Georgia. <!-- -->[[File:Leith whaling station.JPG | thumb | 300px | Leith whaling station, South Georgia ]] ** Gentoo penguins (''P. papua'') are 60-80 cm tall with a distinctive white band on the head and trumpeting call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula. ** Chinstrap penguins (''P. antarcticus'') are 70 cm with an obvious chin-strap and harsh stroppy call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. ** Tangerine penguins 50-60 cm high, are they Adélies? There are penguin colonies all round the Antarctic coastline, but viewing them from close-up needs a colony near a safe landing beach; so these attract a stream of visitors. You'll smell them first and hear their grating ''kra-kra kraa?'' before you see their orange line along the shore. Then as the boat draws closer you realize the orange things are ''traffic cones''. They are there partly to show you the trail (you may be trying to return in poor visibility), but mostly to indicate the line that you must not cross to avoid disturbing the colony. Expect grief if you transgress, and if you do so in January when the eggs are hatching and the chicks are most vulnerable, you'll be busted off further shore trips. ** No penguins at all at the South Pole, or anywhere on the remote plateau. * '''Other wildlife''' includes Humpback, Minke, Blue and Orca Whales; Crab-eater, Weddell and Leopard Seals; and Blue-eyed Shag, Southern Giant Petrel, Cape Petrel, and Kelp Gull. * '''Climb an active volcano,''' Mount Erebus at 3794 m on Ross Island. It's a Stromboli-type volcano so it erupts continuously but without great violence, so you can reach the summit crater with its lava lake. * '''Climb the Seventh Summit''', Mount Vinson at 4892 m. The "Seven Summits Challenge" is to climb the highest peaks of all seven continents. The list of seven is disputed: which continent does Elbrus belong to, and does Puncak Jaya in Indonesia supplant the Sunday afternoon stroll that is Kosciuszko? What is universally agreed is that Everest is the highest in Asia and Vinson the highest in Antarctica, and that these two are the most difficult and perilous. Vinson is much less of a technical challenge, you spend little time in the "death zone" above 4000 m, but it's the isolation, the logistics, and the literally perishing cold. * While virtually no traveller ever visits Antarctica for its religious buildings, there are several '''[[churches in Antarctica]]'''. Some tours will stop at one of them. == Buy == There isn't much to buy in Antarctica, and most of the shops are small gift shops and souvenir shops. The largest shop is McMurdo's General Store, which would probably provide you with just about anything you will need in Antarctica. Coming to the Antarctic marks you as a high-roller; at the very least you'll get some surprising junk-mail and pop-ups. Some cruise passengers have experienced "presentations" that were just pressure-selling of flaky investments, fine wines the quality of filling station Chardonnay, and kitsch artwork and antiques. This is not common on Antarctic cruises, whose passengers are more savvy than most, but as ever ''caveat emptor''. == Eat == [[File:Penguin_in_Antarctica_jumping_out_of_the_water.jpg | thumb | 300px | Don't eat penguins, that's the leopard seals' job]] Take advice from your trip organizer on what supplies to bring. You need sufficient and some spare, but not excess which creates deadweight. Take suitable nutritional advice before extended shore trips. The main risk to the average cruise passenger is pigging out at the ship's buffet. If you're living and working on land, though, you'll find you have quite an appetite; the extra manual labor and cold temperatures result in average calorie intake nearly double of normal. Most food at bases is frozen, dried, canned, or otherwise preserved. It's all ordered in advance and delivered just once a year around January. Fresh produce is limited, and is typically flown into bases weekly for around two months (around Nov-Dec). A large station may have a cook who can work wonderful variations on the same old pasta; small places may just have a microwave. A few bases are experimenting with indoor greenhouses where they grow fresh produce to prepare future long-term space missions or the supply of Moon or Mars bases. While the food produced is a very welcome break from the same-old for the crew, it's far too little to last the winter. In the field, food must be carried or otherwise transported. It needs to be compact, energy-rich, and dry; anything liquid will freeze solid. Re-hydrating it may be a bigger challenge than heating it. Large campsites may be set up with a makeshift "kitchen" using camping equipment, or even more complete facilities including a range, oven, and even a grill; food at these will be improvised but still pretty decent. The smallest campsites and mobile teams will have to subsist on camping rations including energy bars, pemmican (a dried paste of meat, fruit, and animal fat), and highly-coveted chocolate bars. '''Don't eat the wildlife:''' penguins, seals, bird's eggs, anything... even if it was already dead when you found it. It's illegal due to the treaty, which seeks to protect Antarctic wildlife after 200 years of over-hunting and environmental damage. Equally, don't feed them, however woebegone-cute they look, though there's no rule against leopard seals (''Hydrurga leptonyx'') eating you. It's very rare for them to try, what they're more likely to do is attack and puncture the pontoon floats of your RIB, mistaking their cylindrical black shape for seals. == Drink == [[File:091130 grytviken 2994 (4173376088).jpg | thumb | 300px | "Any note you can sing, I can sing higher" ]] '''Drinking water''' requires forethought. In summer near the coast there may be freshwater lakes, but they're full of bird poop plus the odd decomposing penguin. Most of the continent is covered in snow and permafrost, but it must be collected and thawed, both of which take a lot of energy. Meltwater is low in minerals and tastes very flat; you may prefer yours with a dash of salt or syrup. As in any cold climate, '''never drink alcohol until you are safely in shelter'''. It's notorious for generating a false glow of warmth and well-being while your core body temperature ebbs away. Rules for alcohol vary by base, but it's usually available at bases' general stores and bars. == Sleep == Antarctica has very long summer days, 24-hour long within the Antarctic circle. Try to maintain regular sleeping hours, as this continuous daylight disturbs the body clock. There are no hotels or lodges, and research bases won't house tourists. Most visitors sleep aboard their ship, while inland trips (e.g. to the Pole) have camps set up. == Work == It is possible to obtain employment with scientific expeditions and research bases in Antarctica, but there's stiff competition for the small number of posts, only open to citizens of the relevant country. Posts are fixed-term contracts with induction and training before departure for Antarctica. Most positions are summer-only, and less than 10% of staff stay on over winter. Staffing agencies include [https://www.leidos.com/antarctica Antarctic Support Contract] for the US, the [https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/ Australian Antarctic Program] for Australia, [http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/index.php British Antarctic Survey]{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} for the UK, [https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/jobs Antarctica NZ] for New Zealand, and [https://www.sanap.ac.za/tag/jobs South African National Antarctic Programme] for South Africa. They also recruit for Subantarctic sites such as South Georgia, Gough and Macquarie. == Stay safe == [[File:Mount Erebus, Antarctica; the volcano in eruption. Chromolit Wellcome V0025210.jpg | thumb | 300px | Eruption of Mount Erebus ]] {{See also|Cold weather}} Antarctica is an extreme environment, and accidents are unavoidable. Weigh up the risks and your own abilities before committing to a trip. '''By sea''' is how most visitors arrive. The southern oceans are never calm, and often very rough even in summer, with hurricane-force winds and 20 m / 70 ft waves. The ship is designed to handle this so your main risks are three days of upchucking, being thrown about, falling down a stair well, or having heavy doors or items crash into you. Always have one secure handhold, and in severe weather stay in your cabin. Trips won't venture ashore in poor weather but it may deteriorate: be extremely cautious when returning in a zodiac and follow crew instructions on when to hold still and when to cross onto the landing stage. If you fall in, your survival time in these waters is less than a minute. '''It's cold''' even on the continental fringes where most visitors go. Most cruises focus on the Antarctic Peninsula and only travel during the warmest months (late October to March). Temperatures are typically around freezing and can drop much lower, so be prepared. Standard cold-weather gear won't suffice for polar conditions: it needs to be thermally protective, wind- and water-proof, yet still allow good mobility. Seek advice from the trip organiser, and don't assume that anything will be available on ship. But conversely, the operator may prefer to issue everyone with standard kit that they know is reliable. Keeping feet warm is important on a cruise, especially when taking zodiac cruises where you won't be moving very much, taking plenty of wool socks is recommended. '''It's even colder and at high altitude inland''', even if you're not mountaineering: the South Pole is at 2835 m / 9301 ft. '''Intense sunlight''' and no shelter from it: you need sunglasses and 40+ factor sunblock. '''You need to be healthy and moderately fit.''' If you have a long-term condition such as diabetes it needs to be very well controlled: you're going to be in a stressful environment with lots of disruption to diet, activity, and day / night cycle. A medical evacuation could take days to effect and costs could approach US$1 million. '''Altogether, it's hazardous yet safe''', so to speak. For sure you need adequate travel / medical insurance, and an annual multi-trip policy is often the best value. This should cover a cruise with shore trips, but might exclude anything beyond. Travel insurers are generally relaxed about standard Antarctic tourist trips - indeed in 2020 one insurer offered the chance to win such a trip if you took out a policy with them. So they're not seeing many claims. Antarctic travellers are healthy and switched on, they pay attention to safety briefings and are not befuddled by alcohol, herbal tobacco or hormonal bravado - altogether they're a safer group than the average ski chalet party. == Respect == [[File:Mount Vinson from NW at Vinson Plateau by Christian Stangl (flickr).jpg | thumb | 300px | Mount Vinson, the "seventh summit" ]] Antarctica has a '''very fragile environment'''. Penguins live at the very limit of what is survivable and are especially vulnerable in the brooding / hatching season. Some habitats have extra protection and you may not enter these. '''Interfering with wildlife''' is illegal and discouraged. Unless you're a trained researcher, don't approach wildlife closely, and even when viewing from a distance try not to surround animals which might confuse or frighten them. At the same time, '''don't feed or help animals''' even if they would die without your help; if you did, it would interfere with the "survival of the fittest" and would have negative long-term consequences. '''Leave no trash.''' Antarctic treaties require the equivalent of [[leave-no-trace camping]]. Waste disposal and sewage facilities ashore are severely limited and restricted to permanent bases; researchers in field campsites must pack everything out, including human waste. Practice good hygiene and follow any bio-security advice given, e.g. on boot washing. There's scant risk of introducing a blight upon the Antarctic apple harvest, but you don't want to be trailing penguin poop back to the ship's buffet, or catching norovirus in the washrooms. The [http://www.iaato.org/ International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators] (IAATO) is a voluntary organization of tour operators which promotes safe and environmentally responsible tourism in Antarctica. It publishes standards for its members on responsible conduct of visits. == Connect == The top-level Internet domain for Antarctic sites, '''.aq''', is assigned to organizations that conduct work in Antarctica or signatory governments to the Antarctic Treaty. Generally, its servers are hosted elsewhere as '''Internet access in Antarctica is quite limited'''. There are no undersea cables to Antarctica; all Internet is provided by satellites, which have limited bandwidth and high latency. Bandwidth is prioritized for scientific research (and even so, for large scientific uploads it's faster to mail a thumb drive), leaving even less for personal use. All websites are slow (especially social media sites, which are throttled because they're in such high demand). Uploading selfies is okay, but video calls, streaming video, and most online gaming is impossible. Only a few sites in Antarctica have '''mobile phone service'''. Argentina's Marambia Base has 4G LTE, while the Chilean, Uruguayan, Australian, and Finnish bases have 2G GSM. Everywhere else, you would have to rely on satellite phones. Along parts of the coast, some services like Inmarsat would work, but as you get further inland, most satellites drop below the horizon. At those latitudes, Iridium [[satellite phone]]s are the only ones that will work, and they should work excellently since the poles are where the orbits of every satellite overlap. Globalstar does not work (as of 2020) as its satellites can only relay to a nearby ground station, of which there are none close enough to the South Pole; even coverage near South America has been out of commission since 2015. '''Post offices''' are few and far between, but you can send home a postcard (with a truly unique postmark) from the Chilean town of Villa Las Estrellas on King George Island, or from the former British base of Port Lockroy, or from the US or NZ post offices at McMurdo on Ross Island. {{geo|-77.700 |0.010 |zoom=3}} {{usablecontinent}} p8f2nqrrjq03f7z6xzxedpb72ac10zu 5289105 5289053 2026-06-07T15:50:16Z LPfi 79572 /* By plane */ [[Antarctic Peninsula#The tip and nearby islands|Marambio Base]]: leave the external link for the main listing 5289105 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Antarctica-banner1.jpg|caption=An Adélie penguin standing on an iceberg|origin=1,0}} '''Antarctica''' is the coldest and driest place on Earth, and surrounds the [[South Pole]]. Tourist visits are costly, demand physical fitness, can only take place in summer (from November to February), and are largely limited to the Peninsula, Islands and [[Ross Sea]]. A couple of thousand staff live here in summer in some four dozen bases mostly in those areas; a small number stay over winter. Inland Antarctica is a desolate plateau covered by {{convert|2-3|km|mi}} of ice. Occasional specialist air tours go inland, for mountaineering or to reach the Pole, which has a large base. Wildlife needs access to the sea and is confined to the coasts. == Regions == {{Worldimagemap/Antarcticaimagemap}} {{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext= | regionmapsize= | region1name=[[Antarctic Peninsula]] | region1color=#c583cc | region1items= | region1description=The main cruise destination, with seas that support wildlife and are navigable in summer, and with the shortest crossing from temperate climates. The impressive heights of the Antarctic Andes and many research stations are here. | region2name=[[Islands of the Southern Ocean|Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands]] | region2color=#73a3c3 | region2items= | region2description=These are widely separated across the wild Southern Ocean. The only ones routinely visited are the [[South Shetland Islands]], but as these are close to the Antarctic Peninsula they're described there. | region3name=[[East Antarctica]] | region3color=#b1c5b0 | region3items= | region3description=This vast ice desert is seldom visited. But cruises to the Ross Sea sometimes follow the coast as far as Commonwealth Bay, where Mawson's Huts are the legacy of the 1911-13 expedition. | region5name=[[West Antarctica]] | region5color=#a5b7d3 | region5items= | region5description=This is barren and empty, with only a handful of research stations. But it does contain the continent's highest mountain, which you can climb on a guided expedition. You can also run a marathon here. | region6name=[[Ross Sea]] | region6color=#e4b9b9 | region6items= | region6description=Ross Island has the largest settlement on this continent, McMurdo Station. The island has several historic camp sites and Mount Erebus, an active volcano that you can climb. This is the usual destination for cruises from New Zealand or Australia. | region7name=[[South Pole]] | region7color=#000000 | region7description=The furthest south you can go. }} : ''All dots on the map represent inhabited research stations.'' == Understand == [[File:Transantarctic mountain hg.jpg | thumb | 300px | Transantarctic mountains]] === History === About 15&nbsp;million years ago, the mountain chain connecting South America to Antarctica sank under the ocean, and a new continent was born. Cold sea currents now enclosed Antarctica completely and its climate became intensely cold. 18th century explorers probed the dangerous southern oceans only to encounter a vast barrier of ice: they could hardly tell what was islands, what was a larger land mass, and what was just ice. The first sure sightings of the mainland were in 1820, by Russian, British and American ships all at about the same time. Whaling and sealing vessels began to hunt in the seas here, and explorers mapped the coast. In 1897, a Belgian expedition overwintered in Antarctica and this was the start of the "Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration", culminating when [[Voyages of Roald Amundsen|Roald Amundsen and his crew reached the South Pole in December 1911]]. Robert Scott arrived a month later but never made it back to the coast. Nations began setting up bases and claiming parts of the continent, while conducting scientific work. There was a particular effort at collaboration in the "International Geophysical Year" of 1957/58, and this led to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. The Treaty makes the continent a scientific preserve, suspends all territorial claims, and prohibits military activity here. This Treaty has stood the test of time, and today Antarctica has no border controls, mines or quarries, missile silos, fish canneries, or any settlements beyond small collections of prefabs. Some four dozen bases are occupied year round or seasonally by a transient population, numbering a few thousand in summer and perhaps a couple of hundred in winter. Only 10% could be described as "researchers"; the great majority are support and logistics staff to make the research possible. A couple of settlements style themselves "towns" and children have been born there. One base, McMurdo, even has a bus service; its route passes close to where Scott and his men perished in 1912. === Climate === Antarctica is a desert: the winds are cold, so they carry little moisture, and inland precipitation averages 50 mm (2 inch) a year, the same as the Mojave in California. And yet Antarctica is covered in ice 2–3 km thick. In a warmer climate the snowfall would run off in streams or evaporate, but here it just builds and builds. As Antarctica also has the strongest and most persistent winds of any continent, the snow (or bits of ice small enough to be carried by wind) is constantly moved around and as research stations act as artificial impediments to the free movement of air and snow, there is always the danger of those becoming "buried" by snow, requiring various techniques to avoid or at least delay this process. The bedrock beneath the ice is mostly low-lying (though there are several mountain ranges) – in fact some of the rock is actually several hundred meters below the sea – but add all that ice and most of the continent is at high altitude; the South Pole itself is 2835 m (9301 ft) above sea level. This makes a very cold climate colder still, with inland summer highs of -15°C (5°F) and winter lows below -80°C (-112°F), and thin dry air. The icecap is moving, very slowly on the plateau, faster as it descends to the coast to form glaciers and floating ice sheets which calve into county-sized icebergs. The coast, especially the Peninsula and its nearby islands, have a slightly less harsh climate, which means their seas are not frozen in summer. This is crucial for wildlife: penguins, seabirds and seals all depend upon open water. It also means that ships can approach, bearing supplies and tourists, from November through February. === Read === [[File:Roald Amundsen and Helmer Hanssen make observations at the South Pole, 1911 (6890566753, restored version).jpg | thumb | 300px | Amundsen checks that he's at the South Pole ]] Films and TV documentaries show Antarctic scenery and wildlife, but don't get you into the minds of the early explorers. The following are all available to order online. * ''Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure'', by Richard E Byrd, 1938. * ''At the Mountains of Madness'' by HP Lovercraft, 1936. The earliest science fiction/horror story to take place on the continent, detailing the adventures of a geological expedition to Antarctic Mountains, where the researchers discover something so inconceivable that they lose their minds. * ''Antarctica'', by Kim Stanley Robinson, 1997. Science fiction account of 21st-century Antarctica and the impact of global warming. * ''Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage'', by Alfred Lansing, 1959. * ''Endurance'', by Caroline Alexander, 1998. * ''A First-Rate Tragedy: Robert Falcon Scott & the Race to the South Pole'', by Diana Preston, 1999. * ''Mawson's Will'', by Lennard Bickel, 1977. * ''North Pole, South Pole: Journeys to the Ends of the Earth'', by Bertrand Imbert, 1992. * ''Scott's Last Expedition: The Journals'', by Robert F. Scott and Beryl Bainbridge, 1996. * ''Shackleton'', by Roland Huntford, 1975. * ''South Pole: 900 Miles on Foot'', by Gareth Wood and Eric Jamieson, 1996. * ''The Worst Journey in the World'', by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, 1922. * ''Terra Incognita'', by Sara Wheeler, 1997. * ''South'', by Ernest Shackleton, 1919. == Get in == [[File:Antarctica (11280897753).jpg | thumb | 300px | Taking off at Union Glacier ]] Antarctica has no immigration or [[border crossing|border controls]], but visitors to any land or sea south of 60°S need permission from an Antarctic Treaty member country. Your tour / cruise organiser will take care of this but those travelling independently should apply six months in advance. === By plane === Only five places in Antarctica can handle large, wheeled aircraft suitable for intercontinental flights in potentially hazardous conditions: * '''[[Villa las Estrellas]]''' ({{IATA|TNM}}) on King George Island, 200 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula. This has a gravel, all-seasons runway, and receives 2-hour charter flights from [[Punta Arenas]] between December and February. These flights require clear skies, but nearly all proceed as scheduled (98% as of January 2025 according to Lindblad, up from 85% previously). This is a common transfer point for visitors joining small-ship cruises of the islands and Peninsula. * '''[[Antarctic Peninsula#The tip and nearby islands|Marambio Base]]''' is on Marambio Island in the Weddell Sea, some 100 km south of the tip of the Peninsula. It's open year-round, though it's prone to fog in December and January. This large base acts as the support centre for all the Argentine stations in the region. * '''[[Ross Sea | McMurdo Station]]''' on Ross Island has two such airfields, receiving flights from [[Christchurch]], New Zealand that take four hours, but the strips are only open in November and December. It was intended that the newer "Phoenix" airfield would have a longer season than the "Ice Runway", but this hasn't worked out. McMurdo is a transfer point for visitors from Australia and New Zealand heading to the South Pole, using ski planes from its third airfield "Williams". * '''Union Glacier''' is a privately-run summer airfield on the desolate plateau of [[West Antarctica]]. It receives flights from Punta Arenas and from [[Cape Town]]. Most visitors are transferring to and from the South Pole, but this airfield is also a base for climbing Mount Vinson and for the Antarctic Marathon. * '''Wolfs Fang''' ({{IATA|WFR}}) is a privately-run summer airfield in Queen Maud Land, [[East Antarctica]], which receives medium-sized business jets from [[Cape Town]]. Guests transfer via Whichaway Camp to ski-aircraft to the Pole and elsewhere. In 2023, there are no standard commercial flights to any of these airfields, but see their details above for flight package tours. Onward flights into Antarctica use various small to medium aircraft such as the Twin Otter. All the bases have access to a ski runway or at least a helipad. '''Sightseeing overflights''' from Australia by [https://antarcticaflights.com.au Antarctica Flights] spend three hours over the continent. Prices range from AUD{{currency|AUD|8000}} for first-class down to {{currency|AUD|1200}} for a centre economy seat with no guaranteed window access. The Qantas regular flight between Sydney and Johannesburg passes close enough for a glimpse of Antarctica. === By ship === [[File:8857-grandidier-channel-polar-star.jpg | thumb | 300px | 100-passenger icebreaker in Grandidier Channel]] Ship is the most common method of visiting the Antarctic, with a sailing season Nov-Feb. The vessels are usually ice-strengthened rather than icebreakers; the latter are stronger but round-bottomed, so they heave about more in the massive waves of Drake Passage, typically 4 meters (12 ft) high, sometimes up to 12 meters (40 ft). Most itineraries are to the Antarctic peninsula and nearby Antarctic islands, and they often also take in more northerly islands such as South Georgia and the Falklands. Smaller ships (less than 100 passengers) can go where the big ships can't, getting you up closer to the nature and wildlife. Larger vessels are less prone to rough seas but have more limited landing options; both will use RIBs (powered dinghies) to get you ashore or close in among the ice floes. Big ships may have 1000+ normal capacity but be limited to 500 on Antarctic trips. IAATO rules say that at most 100 people may be ashore at any one time: that's mainly so that everyone can be swiftly plucked to safety when (not if) conditions turn dangerous. Larger ships therefore have to segment their landings, so those passengers might only get a couple of hours per day off ship. Smaller ships can get their shore parties out and back in one operation then move on to visit a second location same day. Everything is very dependent on the weather: an onshore breeze (which in these climes will be going on a gale) will send furious breakers pounding onto the landing beach. About a third of landings have to be called off. Even on a cosy cruise ship, you need warm clothing just to stand on deck let alone get ashore: boots, hoods, glove, water repellent pants, parka, and warm underwear. Most of these items can be bought or hired in Ushuaia, but they might not have your size. So bring whatever you can from your own stock. Many shipping companies also offer fly/cruises, so you fly one-way or round-trip from mainland Chile. These cost more but save a couple of days each way upchucking across the Drake Passage. As of 2023, a couple of dozen companies offer trips to Antarctica: others simply act as agents, selling you on to another company and charging a mark-up for their labours. Those listed here are understood to be direct operators, though they may be hiring the vessel with crew and sharing it with other companies. Supply outstrips demand: there is a lot of last-minute availability, but don't be ''too'' last-minute as even reaching the port of departure is a major trip in its own right. These companies all sail from Ushuaia unless otherwise noted: [[File:Antarctica Lake Fryxell.jpg | thumb | 300px | Lake Fryxell in Victoria Land ]] * [https://www.abercrombiekent.com/ Abercrombie & Kent] sail on ''Le Lyrial'' (200 passengers max). * [https://www.antarpplyexpeditions.com/ Antarpply Expeditions] on ''Ushuaia'' (90). * [https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/au Aurora Expeditions] on ''Greg Mortimer'' (126). * [https://www.barkeuropa.com/ Bark Europa] on ''Europa'', a square-rigged sailing ship. * [https://cheesemans.com Cheesemans Ecology Safaris]: flying into King George then onto the 12-passenger ''Hans Hanson''. * [https://en.ponant.com/destinations/antarctica] on ''Le Soleal'', ''Le Boreal'' and ''L'Austral'' (all about 260 max). * [https://www.expeditioncruisespecialists.com/destinations/antarctica Expedition Cruise Specialists] on ''Expedition'' (134) and ''Sea Spirit'' (114), also from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy'' (both 50), or flying into King George then onto 100-passenger ''Magellan Explorer''. * [https://www.gadventures.com/ G Adventures] also sail on ''Expedition''. * [https://www.heritage-expeditions.com/ Heritage Expeditions] also sail from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy.'' * [https://www.geoex.com/ Geographic Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia or fly into King George or to the South Pole. * [https://www.hl-cruises.com/ Hapag-Lloyd Cruises] on ''Bremen'' (155), and from 2021 on ''Hanseatic Nature'' and ''Hanseatic Inspiration''. * [https://global.hurtigruten.com/destinations/antarctica/ Hurtigruten]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} sail from Ushuaia and Punta Arenas on ''Roald Amundsen'' (500), ''Fridtjof Nansen'' (500), ''Fram'' (250) and ''Midnatsol'' (500). * [https://www.intrepidtravel.com/en Intrepid Travel] on ''Ocean Endeavour'' (100). * [https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/ Quark Expeditions] also on ''Ocean Endeavour''. * [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/ National Geographic Expeditions] on ''National Geographic Explorer'' (148), ''NG Orion'' (102) and ''NG Endurance'' (126). * [https://world.expeditions.com/en Lindblad Expeditions] sail on the same vessels. * [https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/ Oceanwide Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia and Bluff NZ on ''Plancius'' (108), ''Ortelius'' (108), ''Janssonius'' (170) and ''Hondius'' (170). * [https://polar-latitudes.com Polar Latitudes] on ''Hebridean Sky'' and ''Island Sky'', plus ''Seaventure'' from 2021. === By sailboat === About a dozen charter sailboats, many of them members of IAATO, offer three to six-week voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula from South America. Most offer "expedition style" trips where guests are invited to help out, although usually no prior sailing experience is required. Yachts take individuals on a "by the bunk" basis and also support private expeditions such as scientific research, mountaineering, kayaking, and film-making. Compared to the more popular expedition ships, a small yacht can be more work and significantly less comfortable, but typically allows more freedom and flexibility. For the right people, this can be a far more rewarding experience. * '''[https://ocean-expeditions.com/ Ocean Expeditions]'''. Expedition support yacht ''Australis'' purpose-built for high latitudes. Specializing in private or commercial expeditions involving film making, scientific research, adventure activities, wildlife enthusiasts or just an intimate experience of the Antarctic. * '''[https://expeditionsail.com/ Expedition Sail]'''. Sailing yacht ''Seal'' is a purpose-built expedition sailboat offering private expeditions, support for research, filming, or climbing projects, and also offers "by the bunk" trips for individuals. * '''[https://www.spiritofsydney.co/ Spirit of Sydney]'''. Australians Darrel and Cath own and operate ''Spirit of Sydney'', an expedition support yacht for film crews, mountaineers, skiers and snowboarders, sea kayakers, dry suit divers, scientists, sailors of all experience levels, and whale watchers. They typically carry kayaks on board and offer private charters and group trips for individuals. == Get around == [[File:8932-paradise-harbour-zodiac.JPG | thumb | 300px | Zodiacs get you ashore ]] Skis, snowmobiles, tractors, snowcats, helicopters and ski planes are all used to get around Antarctica, and McMurdo on Ross Island even has a bus service. Cruise ships use RIBs / zodiacs (sturdy inflatable powerboats) to ferry tourists between ship and shore; bases close to open water also use these. Bring your own fuel! The last of the pony- and dog-sled teams retired in the 1980s. It would be neat to bring a few teams over for a "heritage" run, but given the logistics and paperwork necessary, it would probably be simpler to run an old steam locomotive here. == See and do == Antarctica is an amazing place just to look at, with its enormous calving glaciers, icebergs the size of cities, penguin colonies and towering snow-clad mountains. But even just standing there looking is going to involve exertion on your part, elaborate preparation, and a degree of risk. The distinction between seeing and doing is a fine one in many locations, and here it vanishes altogether. * In that spirit, the prime thing for you to do in Antarctica is '''come home safe'''. Don't do anything, not even just standing there, without having that in mind. How are the sea conditions and the weather? How is your body faring? What about the other people in your group, is everyone accounted for? And what if, what if, what if? * '''[[Northern lights | The southern aurora]]''', but not in summer. You need full darkness to see it, but in summer the sky is bright even if the sun has briefly dipped below the horizon. You may have more chance on the homeward sailing, as your latitude decreases and the nights lengthen. The same applies to other dark sky sights such as meteors. * '''The [[midnight sun]]''' in midsummer, but only within the Antarctic circle; most of the Peninsula and all of the Antarctic Islands lie north of it. Actually you're going to get fed up with the sun, since it's broad daylight at 02:00 when you need your sleep. * '''Deception Island''', one of the [[South Shetland Islands]], is a remarkable natural amphitheatre with an equally remarkable show within. It's an active volcano, last erupting in 1970, and the deception is that it looks like a normal mountainous island. But its flanks are just the rim of a great flooded caldera, entered via the narrow channel "Neptune's Bellows" into a sheltered natural harbour. Its main sights are the scenery, a large colony of chinstrap penguins, geothermal hot springs (so you can swim in Antarctica), and the remains of an old whaling station and bases wrecked by eruptions.<!-- -->[[File:Lemaire Channel Jan 2014.JPG | thumb | 300px | Entering Lemaire Channel ]] * '''Lemaire Channel''' is a spectacular section of coastline along the Peninsula. It narrows to 1.6 km, and cruise ships sail through a canyon of cliffs and towering ice. Its waters are remarkably still and populated by whales. It's close to other attractions such as Port Lockroy, Cierva Cove and Paradise Bay so it's on many cruise itineraries, but the channel is sometimes blocked by icebergs, so the ship has to back up and seek another route. * '''Old camps and bases''' that have been abandoned. Some (such as on Paulet Island) were refuges built by shipwreck survivors, others (as on Deception, above) were summer camps for whaling and sealing. Port Lockroy on the Peninsula was the main British base until they moved to Rothera. It's been converted into a museum. There's a particularly rich collection on Ross Island, as this was historically the main base for exploration towards the pole. * '''Penguins''' are the signature beasts of Antarctica, yet most penguin species live much further north. ** Emperor penguins (''Aptenodytes forsteri'') are the 1.2 m creature that stays and breeds here during the harsh winter. Its habitat is stable pack ice within waddling distance of open water - though they may waddle for over 100 km. The largest colonies are on mainland sites that are hard to visit, but there's a small but accessible colony on King George Island, and a larger one at the tip of the Peninsula. ** Adélie penguins (''Pygoscelis adeliae'') are the ones 50-60 cm tall in badly-fitting tuxedos. They live at the edge of the ice and forage for krill, but in spring (October) they move to ice-free land to breed. Their largest known colony is in the Danger Islands at the tip of the Peninsula, with 1.5 million birds. ** King penguins (''A. patagonicus'') are about 70-90 cm tall, like a slimmed down Emperor with bright orange cheeks, but the biggest difference is their habitat. King penguins are sub-Antarctic not continental, and only nest on dry land, so you're most likely to see them on South Georgia. <!-- -->[[File:Leith whaling station.JPG | thumb | 300px | Leith whaling station, South Georgia ]] ** Gentoo penguins (''P. papua'') are 60-80 cm tall with a distinctive white band on the head and trumpeting call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula. ** Chinstrap penguins (''P. antarcticus'') are 70 cm with an obvious chin-strap and harsh stroppy call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. ** Tangerine penguins 50-60 cm high, are they Adélies? There are penguin colonies all round the Antarctic coastline, but viewing them from close-up needs a colony near a safe landing beach; so these attract a stream of visitors. You'll smell them first and hear their grating ''kra-kra kraa?'' before you see their orange line along the shore. Then as the boat draws closer you realize the orange things are ''traffic cones''. They are there partly to show you the trail (you may be trying to return in poor visibility), but mostly to indicate the line that you must not cross to avoid disturbing the colony. Expect grief if you transgress, and if you do so in January when the eggs are hatching and the chicks are most vulnerable, you'll be busted off further shore trips. ** No penguins at all at the South Pole, or anywhere on the remote plateau. * '''Other wildlife''' includes Humpback, Minke, Blue and Orca Whales; Crab-eater, Weddell and Leopard Seals; and Blue-eyed Shag, Southern Giant Petrel, Cape Petrel, and Kelp Gull. * '''Climb an active volcano,''' Mount Erebus at 3794 m on Ross Island. It's a Stromboli-type volcano so it erupts continuously but without great violence, so you can reach the summit crater with its lava lake. * '''Climb the Seventh Summit''', Mount Vinson at 4892 m. The "Seven Summits Challenge" is to climb the highest peaks of all seven continents. The list of seven is disputed: which continent does Elbrus belong to, and does Puncak Jaya in Indonesia supplant the Sunday afternoon stroll that is Kosciuszko? What is universally agreed is that Everest is the highest in Asia and Vinson the highest in Antarctica, and that these two are the most difficult and perilous. Vinson is much less of a technical challenge, you spend little time in the "death zone" above 4000 m, but it's the isolation, the logistics, and the literally perishing cold. * While virtually no traveller ever visits Antarctica for its religious buildings, there are several '''[[churches in Antarctica]]'''. Some tours will stop at one of them. == Buy == There isn't much to buy in Antarctica, and most of the shops are small gift shops and souvenir shops. The largest shop is McMurdo's General Store, which would probably provide you with just about anything you will need in Antarctica. Coming to the Antarctic marks you as a high-roller; at the very least you'll get some surprising junk-mail and pop-ups. Some cruise passengers have experienced "presentations" that were just pressure-selling of flaky investments, fine wines the quality of filling station Chardonnay, and kitsch artwork and antiques. This is not common on Antarctic cruises, whose passengers are more savvy than most, but as ever ''caveat emptor''. == Eat == [[File:Penguin_in_Antarctica_jumping_out_of_the_water.jpg | thumb | 300px | Don't eat penguins, that's the leopard seals' job]] Take advice from your trip organizer on what supplies to bring. You need sufficient and some spare, but not excess which creates deadweight. Take suitable nutritional advice before extended shore trips. The main risk to the average cruise passenger is pigging out at the ship's buffet. If you're living and working on land, though, you'll find you have quite an appetite; the extra manual labor and cold temperatures result in average calorie intake nearly double of normal. Most food at bases is frozen, dried, canned, or otherwise preserved. It's all ordered in advance and delivered just once a year around January. Fresh produce is limited, and is typically flown into bases weekly for around two months (around Nov-Dec). A large station may have a cook who can work wonderful variations on the same old pasta; small places may just have a microwave. A few bases are experimenting with indoor greenhouses where they grow fresh produce to prepare future long-term space missions or the supply of Moon or Mars bases. While the food produced is a very welcome break from the same-old for the crew, it's far too little to last the winter. In the field, food must be carried or otherwise transported. It needs to be compact, energy-rich, and dry; anything liquid will freeze solid. Re-hydrating it may be a bigger challenge than heating it. Large campsites may be set up with a makeshift "kitchen" using camping equipment, or even more complete facilities including a range, oven, and even a grill; food at these will be improvised but still pretty decent. The smallest campsites and mobile teams will have to subsist on camping rations including energy bars, pemmican (a dried paste of meat, fruit, and animal fat), and highly-coveted chocolate bars. '''Don't eat the wildlife:''' penguins, seals, bird's eggs, anything... even if it was already dead when you found it. It's illegal due to the treaty, which seeks to protect Antarctic wildlife after 200 years of over-hunting and environmental damage. Equally, don't feed them, however woebegone-cute they look, though there's no rule against leopard seals (''Hydrurga leptonyx'') eating you. It's very rare for them to try, what they're more likely to do is attack and puncture the pontoon floats of your RIB, mistaking their cylindrical black shape for seals. == Drink == [[File:091130 grytviken 2994 (4173376088).jpg | thumb | 300px | "Any note you can sing, I can sing higher" ]] '''Drinking water''' requires forethought. In summer near the coast there may be freshwater lakes, but they're full of bird poop plus the odd decomposing penguin. Most of the continent is covered in snow and permafrost, but it must be collected and thawed, both of which take a lot of energy. Meltwater is low in minerals and tastes very flat; you may prefer yours with a dash of salt or syrup. As in any cold climate, '''never drink alcohol until you are safely in shelter'''. It's notorious for generating a false glow of warmth and well-being while your core body temperature ebbs away. Rules for alcohol vary by base, but it's usually available at bases' general stores and bars. == Sleep == Antarctica has very long summer days, 24-hour long within the Antarctic circle. Try to maintain regular sleeping hours, as this continuous daylight disturbs the body clock. There are no hotels or lodges, and research bases won't house tourists. Most visitors sleep aboard their ship, while inland trips (e.g. to the Pole) have camps set up. == Work == It is possible to obtain employment with scientific expeditions and research bases in Antarctica, but there's stiff competition for the small number of posts, only open to citizens of the relevant country. Posts are fixed-term contracts with induction and training before departure for Antarctica. Most positions are summer-only, and less than 10% of staff stay on over winter. Staffing agencies include [https://www.leidos.com/antarctica Antarctic Support Contract] for the US, the [https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/ Australian Antarctic Program] for Australia, [http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/index.php British Antarctic Survey]{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} for the UK, [https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/jobs Antarctica NZ] for New Zealand, and [https://www.sanap.ac.za/tag/jobs South African National Antarctic Programme] for South Africa. They also recruit for Subantarctic sites such as South Georgia, Gough and Macquarie. == Stay safe == [[File:Mount Erebus, Antarctica; the volcano in eruption. Chromolit Wellcome V0025210.jpg | thumb | 300px | Eruption of Mount Erebus ]] {{See also|Cold weather}} Antarctica is an extreme environment, and accidents are unavoidable. Weigh up the risks and your own abilities before committing to a trip. '''By sea''' is how most visitors arrive. The southern oceans are never calm, and often very rough even in summer, with hurricane-force winds and 20 m / 70 ft waves. The ship is designed to handle this so your main risks are three days of upchucking, being thrown about, falling down a stair well, or having heavy doors or items crash into you. Always have one secure handhold, and in severe weather stay in your cabin. Trips won't venture ashore in poor weather but it may deteriorate: be extremely cautious when returning in a zodiac and follow crew instructions on when to hold still and when to cross onto the landing stage. If you fall in, your survival time in these waters is less than a minute. '''It's cold''' even on the continental fringes where most visitors go. Most cruises focus on the Antarctic Peninsula and only travel during the warmest months (late October to March). Temperatures are typically around freezing and can drop much lower, so be prepared. Standard cold-weather gear won't suffice for polar conditions: it needs to be thermally protective, wind- and water-proof, yet still allow good mobility. Seek advice from the trip organiser, and don't assume that anything will be available on ship. But conversely, the operator may prefer to issue everyone with standard kit that they know is reliable. Keeping feet warm is important on a cruise, especially when taking zodiac cruises where you won't be moving very much, taking plenty of wool socks is recommended. '''It's even colder and at high altitude inland''', even if you're not mountaineering: the South Pole is at 2835 m / 9301 ft. '''Intense sunlight''' and no shelter from it: you need sunglasses and 40+ factor sunblock. '''You need to be healthy and moderately fit.''' If you have a long-term condition such as diabetes it needs to be very well controlled: you're going to be in a stressful environment with lots of disruption to diet, activity, and day / night cycle. A medical evacuation could take days to effect and costs could approach US$1 million. '''Altogether, it's hazardous yet safe''', so to speak. For sure you need adequate travel / medical insurance, and an annual multi-trip policy is often the best value. This should cover a cruise with shore trips, but might exclude anything beyond. Travel insurers are generally relaxed about standard Antarctic tourist trips - indeed in 2020 one insurer offered the chance to win such a trip if you took out a policy with them. So they're not seeing many claims. Antarctic travellers are healthy and switched on, they pay attention to safety briefings and are not befuddled by alcohol, herbal tobacco or hormonal bravado - altogether they're a safer group than the average ski chalet party. == Respect == [[File:Mount Vinson from NW at Vinson Plateau by Christian Stangl (flickr).jpg | thumb | 300px | Mount Vinson, the "seventh summit" ]] Antarctica has a '''very fragile environment'''. Penguins live at the very limit of what is survivable and are especially vulnerable in the brooding / hatching season. Some habitats have extra protection and you may not enter these. '''Interfering with wildlife''' is illegal and discouraged. Unless you're a trained researcher, don't approach wildlife closely, and even when viewing from a distance try not to surround animals which might confuse or frighten them. At the same time, '''don't feed or help animals''' even if they would die without your help; if you did, it would interfere with the "survival of the fittest" and would have negative long-term consequences. '''Leave no trash.''' Antarctic treaties require the equivalent of [[leave-no-trace camping]]. Waste disposal and sewage facilities ashore are severely limited and restricted to permanent bases; researchers in field campsites must pack everything out, including human waste. Practice good hygiene and follow any bio-security advice given, e.g. on boot washing. There's scant risk of introducing a blight upon the Antarctic apple harvest, but you don't want to be trailing penguin poop back to the ship's buffet, or catching norovirus in the washrooms. The [http://www.iaato.org/ International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators] (IAATO) is a voluntary organization of tour operators which promotes safe and environmentally responsible tourism in Antarctica. It publishes standards for its members on responsible conduct of visits. == Connect == The top-level Internet domain for Antarctic sites, '''.aq''', is assigned to organizations that conduct work in Antarctica or signatory governments to the Antarctic Treaty. Generally, its servers are hosted elsewhere as '''Internet access in Antarctica is quite limited'''. There are no undersea cables to Antarctica; all Internet is provided by satellites, which have limited bandwidth and high latency. Bandwidth is prioritized for scientific research (and even so, for large scientific uploads it's faster to mail a thumb drive), leaving even less for personal use. All websites are slow (especially social media sites, which are throttled because they're in such high demand). Uploading selfies is okay, but video calls, streaming video, and most online gaming is impossible. Only a few sites in Antarctica have '''mobile phone service'''. Argentina's Marambia Base has 4G LTE, while the Chilean, Uruguayan, Australian, and Finnish bases have 2G GSM. Everywhere else, you would have to rely on satellite phones. Along parts of the coast, some services like Inmarsat would work, but as you get further inland, most satellites drop below the horizon. At those latitudes, Iridium [[satellite phone]]s are the only ones that will work, and they should work excellently since the poles are where the orbits of every satellite overlap. Globalstar does not work (as of 2020) as its satellites can only relay to a nearby ground station, of which there are none close enough to the South Pole; even coverage near South America has been out of commission since 2015. '''Post offices''' are few and far between, but you can send home a postcard (with a truly unique postmark) from the Chilean town of Villa Las Estrellas on King George Island, or from the former British base of Port Lockroy, or from the US or NZ post offices at McMurdo on Ross Island. {{geo|-77.700 |0.010 |zoom=3}} {{usablecontinent}} oo74skwdizn188kvyrorgx7ngcf9ktt 5289305 5289105 2026-06-08T03:41:28Z Sree1959 2299756 URL updated 5289305 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Antarctica-banner1.jpg|caption=An Adélie penguin standing on an iceberg|origin=1,0}} '''Antarctica''' is the coldest and driest place on Earth, and surrounds the [[South Pole]]. Tourist visits are costly, demand physical fitness, can only take place in summer (from November to February), and are largely limited to the Peninsula, Islands and [[Ross Sea]]. A couple of thousand staff live here in summer in some four dozen bases mostly in those areas; a small number stay over winter. Inland Antarctica is a desolate plateau covered by {{convert|2-3|km|mi}} of ice. Occasional specialist air tours go inland, for mountaineering or to reach the Pole, which has a large base. Wildlife needs access to the sea and is confined to the coasts. == Regions == {{Worldimagemap/Antarcticaimagemap}} {{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext= | regionmapsize= | region1name=[[Antarctic Peninsula]] | region1color=#c583cc | region1items= | region1description=The main cruise destination, with seas that support wildlife and are navigable in summer, and with the shortest crossing from temperate climates. The impressive heights of the Antarctic Andes and many research stations are here. | region2name=[[Islands of the Southern Ocean|Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands]] | region2color=#73a3c3 | region2items= | region2description=These are widely separated across the wild Southern Ocean. The only ones routinely visited are the [[South Shetland Islands]], but as these are close to the Antarctic Peninsula they're described there. | region3name=[[East Antarctica]] | region3color=#b1c5b0 | region3items= | region3description=This vast ice desert is seldom visited. But cruises to the Ross Sea sometimes follow the coast as far as Commonwealth Bay, where Mawson's Huts are the legacy of the 1911-13 expedition. | region5name=[[West Antarctica]] | region5color=#a5b7d3 | region5items= | region5description=This is barren and empty, with only a handful of research stations. But it does contain the continent's highest mountain, which you can climb on a guided expedition. You can also run a marathon here. | region6name=[[Ross Sea]] | region6color=#e4b9b9 | region6items= | region6description=Ross Island has the largest settlement on this continent, McMurdo Station. The island has several historic camp sites and Mount Erebus, an active volcano that you can climb. This is the usual destination for cruises from New Zealand or Australia. | region7name=[[South Pole]] | region7color=#000000 | region7description=The furthest south you can go. }} : ''All dots on the map represent inhabited research stations.'' == Understand == [[File:Transantarctic mountain hg.jpg | thumb | 300px | Transantarctic mountains]] === History === About 15&nbsp;million years ago, the mountain chain connecting South America to Antarctica sank under the ocean, and a new continent was born. Cold sea currents now enclosed Antarctica completely and its climate became intensely cold. 18th century explorers probed the dangerous southern oceans only to encounter a vast barrier of ice: they could hardly tell what was islands, what was a larger land mass, and what was just ice. The first sure sightings of the mainland were in 1820, by Russian, British and American ships all at about the same time. Whaling and sealing vessels began to hunt in the seas here, and explorers mapped the coast. In 1897, a Belgian expedition overwintered in Antarctica and this was the start of the "Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration", culminating when [[Voyages of Roald Amundsen|Roald Amundsen and his crew reached the South Pole in December 1911]]. Robert Scott arrived a month later but never made it back to the coast. Nations began setting up bases and claiming parts of the continent, while conducting scientific work. There was a particular effort at collaboration in the "International Geophysical Year" of 1957/58, and this led to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. The Treaty makes the continent a scientific preserve, suspends all territorial claims, and prohibits military activity here. This Treaty has stood the test of time, and today Antarctica has no border controls, mines or quarries, missile silos, fish canneries, or any settlements beyond small collections of prefabs. Some four dozen bases are occupied year round or seasonally by a transient population, numbering a few thousand in summer and perhaps a couple of hundred in winter. Only 10% could be described as "researchers"; the great majority are support and logistics staff to make the research possible. A couple of settlements style themselves "towns" and children have been born there. One base, McMurdo, even has a bus service; its route passes close to where Scott and his men perished in 1912. === Climate === Antarctica is a desert: the winds are cold, so they carry little moisture, and inland precipitation averages 50 mm (2 inch) a year, the same as the Mojave in California. And yet Antarctica is covered in ice 2–3 km thick. In a warmer climate the snowfall would run off in streams or evaporate, but here it just builds and builds. As Antarctica also has the strongest and most persistent winds of any continent, the snow (or bits of ice small enough to be carried by wind) is constantly moved around and as research stations act as artificial impediments to the free movement of air and snow, there is always the danger of those becoming "buried" by snow, requiring various techniques to avoid or at least delay this process. The bedrock beneath the ice is mostly low-lying (though there are several mountain ranges) – in fact some of the rock is actually several hundred meters below the sea – but add all that ice and most of the continent is at high altitude; the South Pole itself is 2835 m (9301 ft) above sea level. This makes a very cold climate colder still, with inland summer highs of -15°C (5°F) and winter lows below -80°C (-112°F), and thin dry air. The icecap is moving, very slowly on the plateau, faster as it descends to the coast to form glaciers and floating ice sheets which calve into county-sized icebergs. The coast, especially the Peninsula and its nearby islands, have a slightly less harsh climate, which means their seas are not frozen in summer. This is crucial for wildlife: penguins, seabirds and seals all depend upon open water. It also means that ships can approach, bearing supplies and tourists, from November through February. === Read === [[File:Roald Amundsen and Helmer Hanssen make observations at the South Pole, 1911 (6890566753, restored version).jpg | thumb | 300px | Amundsen checks that he's at the South Pole ]] Films and TV documentaries show Antarctic scenery and wildlife, but don't get you into the minds of the early explorers. The following are all available to order online. * ''Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure'', by Richard E Byrd, 1938. * ''At the Mountains of Madness'' by HP Lovercraft, 1936. The earliest science fiction/horror story to take place on the continent, detailing the adventures of a geological expedition to Antarctic Mountains, where the researchers discover something so inconceivable that they lose their minds. * ''Antarctica'', by Kim Stanley Robinson, 1997. Science fiction account of 21st-century Antarctica and the impact of global warming. * ''Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage'', by Alfred Lansing, 1959. * ''Endurance'', by Caroline Alexander, 1998. * ''A First-Rate Tragedy: Robert Falcon Scott & the Race to the South Pole'', by Diana Preston, 1999. * ''Mawson's Will'', by Lennard Bickel, 1977. * ''North Pole, South Pole: Journeys to the Ends of the Earth'', by Bertrand Imbert, 1992. * ''Scott's Last Expedition: The Journals'', by Robert F. Scott and Beryl Bainbridge, 1996. * ''Shackleton'', by Roland Huntford, 1975. * ''South Pole: 900 Miles on Foot'', by Gareth Wood and Eric Jamieson, 1996. * ''The Worst Journey in the World'', by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, 1922. * ''Terra Incognita'', by Sara Wheeler, 1997. * ''South'', by Ernest Shackleton, 1919. == Get in == [[File:Antarctica (11280897753).jpg | thumb | 300px | Taking off at Union Glacier ]] Antarctica has no immigration or [[border crossing|border controls]], but visitors to any land or sea south of 60°S need permission from an Antarctic Treaty member country. Your tour / cruise organiser will take care of this but those travelling independently should apply six months in advance. === By plane === Only five places in Antarctica can handle large, wheeled aircraft suitable for intercontinental flights in potentially hazardous conditions: * '''[[Villa las Estrellas]]''' ({{IATA|TNM}}) on King George Island, 200 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula. This has a gravel, all-seasons runway, and receives 2-hour charter flights from [[Punta Arenas]] between December and February. These flights require clear skies, but nearly all proceed as scheduled (98% as of January 2025 according to Lindblad, up from 85% previously). This is a common transfer point for visitors joining small-ship cruises of the islands and Peninsula. * '''[[Antarctic Peninsula#The tip and nearby islands|Marambio Base]]''' is on Marambio Island in the Weddell Sea, some 100 km south of the tip of the Peninsula. It's open year-round, though it's prone to fog in December and January. This large base acts as the support centre for all the Argentine stations in the region. * '''[[Ross Sea | McMurdo Station]]''' on Ross Island has two such airfields, receiving flights from [[Christchurch]], New Zealand that take four hours, but the strips are only open in November and December. It was intended that the newer "Phoenix" airfield would have a longer season than the "Ice Runway", but this hasn't worked out. McMurdo is a transfer point for visitors from Australia and New Zealand heading to the South Pole, using ski planes from its third airfield "Williams". * '''Union Glacier''' is a privately-run summer airfield on the desolate plateau of [[West Antarctica]]. It receives flights from Punta Arenas and from [[Cape Town]]. Most visitors are transferring to and from the South Pole, but this airfield is also a base for climbing Mount Vinson and for the Antarctic Marathon. * '''Wolfs Fang''' ({{IATA|WFR}}) is a privately-run summer airfield in Queen Maud Land, [[East Antarctica]], which receives medium-sized business jets from [[Cape Town]]. Guests transfer via Whichaway Camp to ski-aircraft to the Pole and elsewhere. In 2023, there are no standard commercial flights to any of these airfields, but see their details above for flight package tours. Onward flights into Antarctica use various small to medium aircraft such as the Twin Otter. All the bases have access to a ski runway or at least a helipad. '''Sightseeing overflights''' from Australia by [https://antarcticaflights.com.au Antarctica Flights] spend three hours over the continent. Prices range from AUD{{currency|AUD|8000}} for first-class down to {{currency|AUD|1200}} for a centre economy seat with no guaranteed window access. The Qantas regular flight between Sydney and Johannesburg passes close enough for a glimpse of Antarctica. === By ship === [[File:8857-grandidier-channel-polar-star.jpg | thumb | 300px | 100-passenger icebreaker in Grandidier Channel]] Ship is the most common method of visiting the Antarctic, with a sailing season Nov-Feb. The vessels are usually ice-strengthened rather than icebreakers; the latter are stronger but round-bottomed, so they heave about more in the massive waves of Drake Passage, typically 4 meters (12 ft) high, sometimes up to 12 meters (40 ft). Most itineraries are to the Antarctic peninsula and nearby Antarctic islands, and they often also take in more northerly islands such as South Georgia and the Falklands. Smaller ships (less than 100 passengers) can go where the big ships can't, getting you up closer to the nature and wildlife. Larger vessels are less prone to rough seas but have more limited landing options; both will use RIBs (powered dinghies) to get you ashore or close in among the ice floes. Big ships may have 1000+ normal capacity but be limited to 500 on Antarctic trips. IAATO rules say that at most 100 people may be ashore at any one time: that's mainly so that everyone can be swiftly plucked to safety when (not if) conditions turn dangerous. Larger ships therefore have to segment their landings, so those passengers might only get a couple of hours per day off ship. Smaller ships can get their shore parties out and back in one operation then move on to visit a second location same day. Everything is very dependent on the weather: an onshore breeze (which in these climes will be going on a gale) will send furious breakers pounding onto the landing beach. About a third of landings have to be called off. Even on a cosy cruise ship, you need warm clothing just to stand on deck let alone get ashore: boots, hoods, glove, water repellent pants, parka, and warm underwear. Most of these items can be bought or hired in Ushuaia, but they might not have your size. So bring whatever you can from your own stock. Many shipping companies also offer fly/cruises, so you fly one-way or round-trip from mainland Chile. These cost more but save a couple of days each way upchucking across the Drake Passage. As of 2023, a couple of dozen companies offer trips to Antarctica: others simply act as agents, selling you on to another company and charging a mark-up for their labours. Those listed here are understood to be direct operators, though they may be hiring the vessel with crew and sharing it with other companies. Supply outstrips demand: there is a lot of last-minute availability, but don't be ''too'' last-minute as even reaching the port of departure is a major trip in its own right. These companies all sail from Ushuaia unless otherwise noted: [[File:Antarctica Lake Fryxell.jpg | thumb | 300px | Lake Fryxell in Victoria Land ]] * [https://www.abercrombiekent.com/ Abercrombie & Kent] sail on ''Le Lyrial'' (200 passengers max). * [https://www.antarpplyexpeditions.com/ Antarpply Expeditions] on ''Ushuaia'' (90). * [https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/au Aurora Expeditions] on ''Greg Mortimer'' (126). * [https://www.barkeuropa.com/ Bark Europa] on ''Europa'', a square-rigged sailing ship. * [https://cheesemans.com Cheesemans Ecology Safaris]: flying into King George then onto the 12-passenger ''Hans Hanson''. * [https://en.ponant.com/destinations/antarctica] on ''Le Soleal'', ''Le Boreal'' and ''L'Austral'' (all about 260 max). * [https://www.expeditioncruisespecialists.com/destinations/antarctica Expedition Cruise Specialists] on ''Expedition'' (134) and ''Sea Spirit'' (114), also from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy'' (both 50), or flying into King George then onto 100-passenger ''Magellan Explorer''. * [https://www.gadventures.com/ G Adventures] also sail on ''Expedition''. * [https://www.heritage-expeditions.com/ Heritage Expeditions] also sail from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy.'' * [https://www.geoex.com/ Geographic Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia or fly into King George or to the South Pole. * [https://www.hl-cruises.com/ Hapag-Lloyd Cruises] on ''Bremen'' (155), and from 2021 on ''Hanseatic Nature'' and ''Hanseatic Inspiration''. * [https://global.hurtigruten.com/destinations/antarctica/ Hurtigruten]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} sail from Ushuaia and Punta Arenas on ''Roald Amundsen'' (500), ''Fridtjof Nansen'' (500), ''Fram'' (250) and ''Midnatsol'' (500). * [https://www.intrepidtravel.com/en Intrepid Travel] on ''Ocean Endeavour'' (100). * [https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/ Quark Expeditions] also on ''Ocean Endeavour''. * [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/ National Geographic Expeditions] on ''National Geographic Explorer'' (148), ''NG Orion'' (102) and ''NG Endurance'' (126). * [https://world.expeditions.com/en Lindblad Expeditions] sail on the same vessels. * [https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/ Oceanwide Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia and Bluff NZ on ''Plancius'' (108), ''Ortelius'' (108), ''Janssonius'' (170) and ''Hondius'' (170). * [https://polar-latitudes.com Polar Latitudes] on ''Hebridean Sky'' and ''Island Sky'', plus ''Seaventure'' from 2021. === By sailboat === About a dozen charter sailboats, many of them members of IAATO, offer three to six-week voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula from South America. Most offer "expedition style" trips where guests are invited to help out, although usually no prior sailing experience is required. Yachts take individuals on a "by the bunk" basis and also support private expeditions such as scientific research, mountaineering, kayaking, and film-making. Compared to the more popular expedition ships, a small yacht can be more work and significantly less comfortable, but typically allows more freedom and flexibility. For the right people, this can be a far more rewarding experience. * '''[https://ocean-expeditions.com/ Ocean Expeditions]'''. Expedition support yacht ''Australis'' purpose-built for high latitudes. Specializing in private or commercial expeditions involving film making, scientific research, adventure activities, wildlife enthusiasts or just an intimate experience of the Antarctic. * '''[https://expeditionsail.com/ Expedition Sail]'''. Sailing yacht ''Seal'' is a purpose-built expedition sailboat offering private expeditions, support for research, filming, or climbing projects, and also offers "by the bunk" trips for individuals. * '''[https://www.spiritofsydney.co/ Spirit of Sydney]'''. Australians Darrel and Cath own and operate ''Spirit of Sydney'', an expedition support yacht for film crews, mountaineers, skiers and snowboarders, sea kayakers, dry suit divers, scientists, sailors of all experience levels, and whale watchers. They typically carry kayaks on board and offer private charters and group trips for individuals. == Get around == [[File:8932-paradise-harbour-zodiac.JPG | thumb | 300px | Zodiacs get you ashore ]] Skis, snowmobiles, tractors, snowcats, helicopters and ski planes are all used to get around Antarctica, and McMurdo on Ross Island even has a bus service. Cruise ships use RIBs / zodiacs (sturdy inflatable powerboats) to ferry tourists between ship and shore; bases close to open water also use these. Bring your own fuel! The last of the pony- and dog-sled teams retired in the 1980s. It would be neat to bring a few teams over for a "heritage" run, but given the logistics and paperwork necessary, it would probably be simpler to run an old steam locomotive here. == See and do == Antarctica is an amazing place just to look at, with its enormous calving glaciers, icebergs the size of cities, penguin colonies and towering snow-clad mountains. But even just standing there looking is going to involve exertion on your part, elaborate preparation, and a degree of risk. The distinction between seeing and doing is a fine one in many locations, and here it vanishes altogether. * In that spirit, the prime thing for you to do in Antarctica is '''come home safe'''. Don't do anything, not even just standing there, without having that in mind. How are the sea conditions and the weather? How is your body faring? What about the other people in your group, is everyone accounted for? And what if, what if, what if? * '''[[Northern lights | The southern aurora]]''', but not in summer. You need full darkness to see it, but in summer the sky is bright even if the sun has briefly dipped below the horizon. You may have more chance on the homeward sailing, as your latitude decreases and the nights lengthen. The same applies to other dark sky sights such as meteors. * '''The [[midnight sun]]''' in midsummer, but only within the Antarctic circle; most of the Peninsula and all of the Antarctic Islands lie north of it. Actually you're going to get fed up with the sun, since it's broad daylight at 02:00 when you need your sleep. * '''Deception Island''', one of the [[South Shetland Islands]], is a remarkable natural amphitheatre with an equally remarkable show within. It's an active volcano, last erupting in 1970, and the deception is that it looks like a normal mountainous island. But its flanks are just the rim of a great flooded caldera, entered via the narrow channel "Neptune's Bellows" into a sheltered natural harbour. Its main sights are the scenery, a large colony of chinstrap penguins, geothermal hot springs (so you can swim in Antarctica), and the remains of an old whaling station and bases wrecked by eruptions.<!-- -->[[File:Lemaire Channel Jan 2014.JPG | thumb | 300px | Entering Lemaire Channel ]] * '''Lemaire Channel''' is a spectacular section of coastline along the Peninsula. It narrows to 1.6 km, and cruise ships sail through a canyon of cliffs and towering ice. Its waters are remarkably still and populated by whales. It's close to other attractions such as Port Lockroy, Cierva Cove and Paradise Bay so it's on many cruise itineraries, but the channel is sometimes blocked by icebergs, so the ship has to back up and seek another route. * '''Old camps and bases''' that have been abandoned. Some (such as on Paulet Island) were refuges built by shipwreck survivors, others (as on Deception, above) were summer camps for whaling and sealing. Port Lockroy on the Peninsula was the main British base until they moved to Rothera. It's been converted into a museum. There's a particularly rich collection on Ross Island, as this was historically the main base for exploration towards the pole. * '''Penguins''' are the signature beasts of Antarctica, yet most penguin species live much further north. ** Emperor penguins (''Aptenodytes forsteri'') are the 1.2 m creature that stays and breeds here during the harsh winter. Its habitat is stable pack ice within waddling distance of open water - though they may waddle for over 100 km. The largest colonies are on mainland sites that are hard to visit, but there's a small but accessible colony on King George Island, and a larger one at the tip of the Peninsula. ** Adélie penguins (''Pygoscelis adeliae'') are the ones 50-60 cm tall in badly-fitting tuxedos. They live at the edge of the ice and forage for krill, but in spring (October) they move to ice-free land to breed. Their largest known colony is in the Danger Islands at the tip of the Peninsula, with 1.5 million birds. ** King penguins (''A. patagonicus'') are about 70-90 cm tall, like a slimmed down Emperor with bright orange cheeks, but the biggest difference is their habitat. King penguins are sub-Antarctic not continental, and only nest on dry land, so you're most likely to see them on South Georgia. <!-- -->[[File:Leith whaling station.JPG | thumb | 300px | Leith whaling station, South Georgia ]] ** Gentoo penguins (''P. papua'') are 60-80 cm tall with a distinctive white band on the head and trumpeting call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula. ** Chinstrap penguins (''P. antarcticus'') are 70 cm with an obvious chin-strap and harsh stroppy call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. ** Tangerine penguins 50-60 cm high, are they Adélies? There are penguin colonies all round the Antarctic coastline, but viewing them from close-up needs a colony near a safe landing beach; so these attract a stream of visitors. You'll smell them first and hear their grating ''kra-kra kraa?'' before you see their orange line along the shore. Then as the boat draws closer you realize the orange things are ''traffic cones''. They are there partly to show you the trail (you may be trying to return in poor visibility), but mostly to indicate the line that you must not cross to avoid disturbing the colony. Expect grief if you transgress, and if you do so in January when the eggs are hatching and the chicks are most vulnerable, you'll be busted off further shore trips. ** No penguins at all at the South Pole, or anywhere on the remote plateau. * '''Other wildlife''' includes Humpback, Minke, Blue and Orca Whales; Crab-eater, Weddell and Leopard Seals; and Blue-eyed Shag, Southern Giant Petrel, Cape Petrel, and Kelp Gull. * '''Climb an active volcano,''' Mount Erebus at 3794 m on Ross Island. It's a Stromboli-type volcano so it erupts continuously but without great violence, so you can reach the summit crater with its lava lake. * '''Climb the Seventh Summit''', Mount Vinson at 4892 m. The "Seven Summits Challenge" is to climb the highest peaks of all seven continents. The list of seven is disputed: which continent does Elbrus belong to, and does Puncak Jaya in Indonesia supplant the Sunday afternoon stroll that is Kosciuszko? What is universally agreed is that Everest is the highest in Asia and Vinson the highest in Antarctica, and that these two are the most difficult and perilous. Vinson is much less of a technical challenge, you spend little time in the "death zone" above 4000 m, but it's the isolation, the logistics, and the literally perishing cold. * While virtually no traveller ever visits Antarctica for its religious buildings, there are several '''[[churches in Antarctica]]'''. Some tours will stop at one of them. == Buy == There isn't much to buy in Antarctica, and most of the shops are small gift shops and souvenir shops. The largest shop is McMurdo's General Store, which would probably provide you with just about anything you will need in Antarctica. Coming to the Antarctic marks you as a high-roller; at the very least you'll get some surprising junk-mail and pop-ups. Some cruise passengers have experienced "presentations" that were just pressure-selling of flaky investments, fine wines the quality of filling station Chardonnay, and kitsch artwork and antiques. This is not common on Antarctic cruises, whose passengers are more savvy than most, but as ever ''caveat emptor''. == Eat == [[File:Penguin_in_Antarctica_jumping_out_of_the_water.jpg | thumb | 300px | Don't eat penguins, that's the leopard seals' job]] Take advice from your trip organizer on what supplies to bring. You need sufficient and some spare, but not excess which creates deadweight. Take suitable nutritional advice before extended shore trips. The main risk to the average cruise passenger is pigging out at the ship's buffet. If you're living and working on land, though, you'll find you have quite an appetite; the extra manual labor and cold temperatures result in average calorie intake nearly double of normal. Most food at bases is frozen, dried, canned, or otherwise preserved. It's all ordered in advance and delivered just once a year around January. Fresh produce is limited, and is typically flown into bases weekly for around two months (around Nov-Dec). A large station may have a cook who can work wonderful variations on the same old pasta; small places may just have a microwave. A few bases are experimenting with indoor greenhouses where they grow fresh produce to prepare future long-term space missions or the supply of Moon or Mars bases. While the food produced is a very welcome break from the same-old for the crew, it's far too little to last the winter. In the field, food must be carried or otherwise transported. It needs to be compact, energy-rich, and dry; anything liquid will freeze solid. Re-hydrating it may be a bigger challenge than heating it. Large campsites may be set up with a makeshift "kitchen" using camping equipment, or even more complete facilities including a range, oven, and even a grill; food at these will be improvised but still pretty decent. The smallest campsites and mobile teams will have to subsist on camping rations including energy bars, pemmican (a dried paste of meat, fruit, and animal fat), and highly-coveted chocolate bars. '''Don't eat the wildlife:''' penguins, seals, bird's eggs, anything... even if it was already dead when you found it. It's illegal due to the treaty, which seeks to protect Antarctic wildlife after 200 years of over-hunting and environmental damage. Equally, don't feed them, however woebegone-cute they look, though there's no rule against leopard seals (''Hydrurga leptonyx'') eating you. It's very rare for them to try, what they're more likely to do is attack and puncture the pontoon floats of your RIB, mistaking their cylindrical black shape for seals. == Drink == [[File:091130 grytviken 2994 (4173376088).jpg | thumb | 300px | "Any note you can sing, I can sing higher" ]] '''Drinking water''' requires forethought. In summer near the coast there may be freshwater lakes, but they're full of bird poop plus the odd decomposing penguin. Most of the continent is covered in snow and permafrost, but it must be collected and thawed, both of which take a lot of energy. Meltwater is low in minerals and tastes very flat; you may prefer yours with a dash of salt or syrup. As in any cold climate, '''never drink alcohol until you are safely in shelter'''. It's notorious for generating a false glow of warmth and well-being while your core body temperature ebbs away. Rules for alcohol vary by base, but it's usually available at bases' general stores and bars. == Sleep == Antarctica has very long summer days, 24-hour long within the Antarctic circle. Try to maintain regular sleeping hours, as this continuous daylight disturbs the body clock. There are no hotels or lodges, and research bases won't house tourists. Most visitors sleep aboard their ship, while inland trips (e.g. to the Pole) have camps set up. == Work == It is possible to obtain employment with scientific expeditions and research bases in Antarctica, but there's stiff competition for the small number of posts, only open to citizens of the relevant country. Posts are fixed-term contracts with induction and training before departure for Antarctica. Most positions are summer-only, and less than 10% of staff stay on over winter. Staffing agencies include [https://www.leidos.com/antarctica Antarctic Support Contract] for the US, the [https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/ Australian Antarctic Program] for Australia, [https://www.bas.ac.uk/employment/ British Antarctic Survey] for the UK, [https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/jobs Antarctica NZ] for New Zealand, and [https://www.sanap.ac.za/tag/jobs South African National Antarctic Programme] for South Africa. They also recruit for Subantarctic sites such as South Georgia, Gough and Macquarie. == Stay safe == [[File:Mount Erebus, Antarctica; the volcano in eruption. Chromolit Wellcome V0025210.jpg | thumb | 300px | Eruption of Mount Erebus ]] {{See also|Cold weather}} Antarctica is an extreme environment, and accidents are unavoidable. Weigh up the risks and your own abilities before committing to a trip. '''By sea''' is how most visitors arrive. The southern oceans are never calm, and often very rough even in summer, with hurricane-force winds and 20 m / 70 ft waves. The ship is designed to handle this so your main risks are three days of upchucking, being thrown about, falling down a stair well, or having heavy doors or items crash into you. Always have one secure handhold, and in severe weather stay in your cabin. Trips won't venture ashore in poor weather but it may deteriorate: be extremely cautious when returning in a zodiac and follow crew instructions on when to hold still and when to cross onto the landing stage. If you fall in, your survival time in these waters is less than a minute. '''It's cold''' even on the continental fringes where most visitors go. Most cruises focus on the Antarctic Peninsula and only travel during the warmest months (late October to March). Temperatures are typically around freezing and can drop much lower, so be prepared. Standard cold-weather gear won't suffice for polar conditions: it needs to be thermally protective, wind- and water-proof, yet still allow good mobility. Seek advice from the trip organiser, and don't assume that anything will be available on ship. But conversely, the operator may prefer to issue everyone with standard kit that they know is reliable. Keeping feet warm is important on a cruise, especially when taking zodiac cruises where you won't be moving very much, taking plenty of wool socks is recommended. '''It's even colder and at high altitude inland''', even if you're not mountaineering: the South Pole is at 2835 m / 9301 ft. '''Intense sunlight''' and no shelter from it: you need sunglasses and 40+ factor sunblock. '''You need to be healthy and moderately fit.''' If you have a long-term condition such as diabetes it needs to be very well controlled: you're going to be in a stressful environment with lots of disruption to diet, activity, and day / night cycle. A medical evacuation could take days to effect and costs could approach US$1 million. '''Altogether, it's hazardous yet safe''', so to speak. For sure you need adequate travel / medical insurance, and an annual multi-trip policy is often the best value. This should cover a cruise with shore trips, but might exclude anything beyond. Travel insurers are generally relaxed about standard Antarctic tourist trips - indeed in 2020 one insurer offered the chance to win such a trip if you took out a policy with them. So they're not seeing many claims. Antarctic travellers are healthy and switched on, they pay attention to safety briefings and are not befuddled by alcohol, herbal tobacco or hormonal bravado - altogether they're a safer group than the average ski chalet party. == Respect == [[File:Mount Vinson from NW at Vinson Plateau by Christian Stangl (flickr).jpg | thumb | 300px | Mount Vinson, the "seventh summit" ]] Antarctica has a '''very fragile environment'''. Penguins live at the very limit of what is survivable and are especially vulnerable in the brooding / hatching season. Some habitats have extra protection and you may not enter these. '''Interfering with wildlife''' is illegal and discouraged. Unless you're a trained researcher, don't approach wildlife closely, and even when viewing from a distance try not to surround animals which might confuse or frighten them. At the same time, '''don't feed or help animals''' even if they would die without your help; if you did, it would interfere with the "survival of the fittest" and would have negative long-term consequences. '''Leave no trash.''' Antarctic treaties require the equivalent of [[leave-no-trace camping]]. Waste disposal and sewage facilities ashore are severely limited and restricted to permanent bases; researchers in field campsites must pack everything out, including human waste. Practice good hygiene and follow any bio-security advice given, e.g. on boot washing. There's scant risk of introducing a blight upon the Antarctic apple harvest, but you don't want to be trailing penguin poop back to the ship's buffet, or catching norovirus in the washrooms. The [http://www.iaato.org/ International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators] (IAATO) is a voluntary organization of tour operators which promotes safe and environmentally responsible tourism in Antarctica. It publishes standards for its members on responsible conduct of visits. == Connect == The top-level Internet domain for Antarctic sites, '''.aq''', is assigned to organizations that conduct work in Antarctica or signatory governments to the Antarctic Treaty. Generally, its servers are hosted elsewhere as '''Internet access in Antarctica is quite limited'''. There are no undersea cables to Antarctica; all Internet is provided by satellites, which have limited bandwidth and high latency. Bandwidth is prioritized for scientific research (and even so, for large scientific uploads it's faster to mail a thumb drive), leaving even less for personal use. All websites are slow (especially social media sites, which are throttled because they're in such high demand). Uploading selfies is okay, but video calls, streaming video, and most online gaming is impossible. Only a few sites in Antarctica have '''mobile phone service'''. Argentina's Marambia Base has 4G LTE, while the Chilean, Uruguayan, Australian, and Finnish bases have 2G GSM. Everywhere else, you would have to rely on satellite phones. Along parts of the coast, some services like Inmarsat would work, but as you get further inland, most satellites drop below the horizon. At those latitudes, Iridium [[satellite phone]]s are the only ones that will work, and they should work excellently since the poles are where the orbits of every satellite overlap. Globalstar does not work (as of 2020) as its satellites can only relay to a nearby ground station, of which there are none close enough to the South Pole; even coverage near South America has been out of commission since 2015. '''Post offices''' are few and far between, but you can send home a postcard (with a truly unique postmark) from the Chilean town of Villa Las Estrellas on King George Island, or from the former British base of Port Lockroy, or from the US or NZ post offices at McMurdo on Ross Island. {{geo|-77.700 |0.010 |zoom=3}} {{usablecontinent}} 44awafju9jrn3aifyk2fpm108om2iwb 5289319 5289305 2026-06-08T04:44:10Z Sree1959 2299756 Updated URL 5289319 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Pagebanner|Antarctica-banner1.jpg|caption=An Adélie penguin standing on an iceberg|origin=1,0}} '''Antarctica''' is the coldest and driest place on Earth, and surrounds the [[South Pole]]. Tourist visits are costly, demand physical fitness, can only take place in summer (from November to February), and are largely limited to the Peninsula, Islands and [[Ross Sea]]. A couple of thousand staff live here in summer in some four dozen bases mostly in those areas; a small number stay over winter. Inland Antarctica is a desolate plateau covered by {{convert|2-3|km|mi}} of ice. Occasional specialist air tours go inland, for mountaineering or to reach the Pole, which has a large base. Wildlife needs access to the sea and is confined to the coasts. == Regions == {{Worldimagemap/Antarcticaimagemap}} {{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext= | regionmapsize= | region1name=[[Antarctic Peninsula]] | region1color=#c583cc | region1items= | region1description=The main cruise destination, with seas that support wildlife and are navigable in summer, and with the shortest crossing from temperate climates. The impressive heights of the Antarctic Andes and many research stations are here. | region2name=[[Islands of the Southern Ocean|Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands]] | region2color=#73a3c3 | region2items= | region2description=These are widely separated across the wild Southern Ocean. The only ones routinely visited are the [[South Shetland Islands]], but as these are close to the Antarctic Peninsula they're described there. | region3name=[[East Antarctica]] | region3color=#b1c5b0 | region3items= | region3description=This vast ice desert is seldom visited. But cruises to the Ross Sea sometimes follow the coast as far as Commonwealth Bay, where Mawson's Huts are the legacy of the 1911-13 expedition. | region5name=[[West Antarctica]] | region5color=#a5b7d3 | region5items= | region5description=This is barren and empty, with only a handful of research stations. But it does contain the continent's highest mountain, which you can climb on a guided expedition. You can also run a marathon here. | region6name=[[Ross Sea]] | region6color=#e4b9b9 | region6items= | region6description=Ross Island has the largest settlement on this continent, McMurdo Station. The island has several historic camp sites and Mount Erebus, an active volcano that you can climb. This is the usual destination for cruises from New Zealand or Australia. | region7name=[[South Pole]] | region7color=#000000 | region7description=The furthest south you can go. }} : ''All dots on the map represent inhabited research stations.'' == Understand == [[File:Transantarctic mountain hg.jpg | thumb | 300px | Transantarctic mountains]] === History === About 15&nbsp;million years ago, the mountain chain connecting South America to Antarctica sank under the ocean, and a new continent was born. Cold sea currents now enclosed Antarctica completely and its climate became intensely cold. 18th century explorers probed the dangerous southern oceans only to encounter a vast barrier of ice: they could hardly tell what was islands, what was a larger land mass, and what was just ice. The first sure sightings of the mainland were in 1820, by Russian, British and American ships all at about the same time. Whaling and sealing vessels began to hunt in the seas here, and explorers mapped the coast. In 1897, a Belgian expedition overwintered in Antarctica and this was the start of the "Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration", culminating when [[Voyages of Roald Amundsen|Roald Amundsen and his crew reached the South Pole in December 1911]]. Robert Scott arrived a month later but never made it back to the coast. Nations began setting up bases and claiming parts of the continent, while conducting scientific work. There was a particular effort at collaboration in the "International Geophysical Year" of 1957/58, and this led to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. The Treaty makes the continent a scientific preserve, suspends all territorial claims, and prohibits military activity here. This Treaty has stood the test of time, and today Antarctica has no border controls, mines or quarries, missile silos, fish canneries, or any settlements beyond small collections of prefabs. Some four dozen bases are occupied year round or seasonally by a transient population, numbering a few thousand in summer and perhaps a couple of hundred in winter. Only 10% could be described as "researchers"; the great majority are support and logistics staff to make the research possible. A couple of settlements style themselves "towns" and children have been born there. One base, McMurdo, even has a bus service; its route passes close to where Scott and his men perished in 1912. === Climate === Antarctica is a desert: the winds are cold, so they carry little moisture, and inland precipitation averages 50 mm (2 inch) a year, the same as the Mojave in California. And yet Antarctica is covered in ice 2–3 km thick. In a warmer climate the snowfall would run off in streams or evaporate, but here it just builds and builds. As Antarctica also has the strongest and most persistent winds of any continent, the snow (or bits of ice small enough to be carried by wind) is constantly moved around and as research stations act as artificial impediments to the free movement of air and snow, there is always the danger of those becoming "buried" by snow, requiring various techniques to avoid or at least delay this process. The bedrock beneath the ice is mostly low-lying (though there are several mountain ranges) – in fact some of the rock is actually several hundred meters below the sea – but add all that ice and most of the continent is at high altitude; the South Pole itself is 2835 m (9301 ft) above sea level. This makes a very cold climate colder still, with inland summer highs of -15°C (5°F) and winter lows below -80°C (-112°F), and thin dry air. The icecap is moving, very slowly on the plateau, faster as it descends to the coast to form glaciers and floating ice sheets which calve into county-sized icebergs. The coast, especially the Peninsula and its nearby islands, have a slightly less harsh climate, which means their seas are not frozen in summer. This is crucial for wildlife: penguins, seabirds and seals all depend upon open water. It also means that ships can approach, bearing supplies and tourists, from November through February. === Read === [[File:Roald Amundsen and Helmer Hanssen make observations at the South Pole, 1911 (6890566753, restored version).jpg | thumb | 300px | Amundsen checks that he's at the South Pole ]] Films and TV documentaries show Antarctic scenery and wildlife, but don't get you into the minds of the early explorers. The following are all available to order online. * ''Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure'', by Richard E Byrd, 1938. * ''At the Mountains of Madness'' by HP Lovercraft, 1936. The earliest science fiction/horror story to take place on the continent, detailing the adventures of a geological expedition to Antarctic Mountains, where the researchers discover something so inconceivable that they lose their minds. * ''Antarctica'', by Kim Stanley Robinson, 1997. Science fiction account of 21st-century Antarctica and the impact of global warming. * ''Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage'', by Alfred Lansing, 1959. * ''Endurance'', by Caroline Alexander, 1998. * ''A First-Rate Tragedy: Robert Falcon Scott & the Race to the South Pole'', by Diana Preston, 1999. * ''Mawson's Will'', by Lennard Bickel, 1977. * ''North Pole, South Pole: Journeys to the Ends of the Earth'', by Bertrand Imbert, 1992. * ''Scott's Last Expedition: The Journals'', by Robert F. Scott and Beryl Bainbridge, 1996. * ''Shackleton'', by Roland Huntford, 1975. * ''South Pole: 900 Miles on Foot'', by Gareth Wood and Eric Jamieson, 1996. * ''The Worst Journey in the World'', by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, 1922. * ''Terra Incognita'', by Sara Wheeler, 1997. * ''South'', by Ernest Shackleton, 1919. == Get in == [[File:Antarctica (11280897753).jpg | thumb | 300px | Taking off at Union Glacier ]] Antarctica has no immigration or [[border crossing|border controls]], but visitors to any land or sea south of 60°S need permission from an Antarctic Treaty member country. Your tour / cruise organiser will take care of this but those travelling independently should apply six months in advance. === By plane === Only five places in Antarctica can handle large, wheeled aircraft suitable for intercontinental flights in potentially hazardous conditions: * '''[[Villa las Estrellas]]''' ({{IATA|TNM}}) on King George Island, 200 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula. This has a gravel, all-seasons runway, and receives 2-hour charter flights from [[Punta Arenas]] between December and February. These flights require clear skies, but nearly all proceed as scheduled (98% as of January 2025 according to Lindblad, up from 85% previously). This is a common transfer point for visitors joining small-ship cruises of the islands and Peninsula. * '''[[Antarctic Peninsula#The tip and nearby islands|Marambio Base]]''' is on Marambio Island in the Weddell Sea, some 100 km south of the tip of the Peninsula. It's open year-round, though it's prone to fog in December and January. This large base acts as the support centre for all the Argentine stations in the region. * '''[[Ross Sea | McMurdo Station]]''' on Ross Island has two such airfields, receiving flights from [[Christchurch]], New Zealand that take four hours, but the strips are only open in November and December. It was intended that the newer "Phoenix" airfield would have a longer season than the "Ice Runway", but this hasn't worked out. McMurdo is a transfer point for visitors from Australia and New Zealand heading to the South Pole, using ski planes from its third airfield "Williams". * '''Union Glacier''' is a privately-run summer airfield on the desolate plateau of [[West Antarctica]]. It receives flights from Punta Arenas and from [[Cape Town]]. Most visitors are transferring to and from the South Pole, but this airfield is also a base for climbing Mount Vinson and for the Antarctic Marathon. * '''Wolfs Fang''' ({{IATA|WFR}}) is a privately-run summer airfield in Queen Maud Land, [[East Antarctica]], which receives medium-sized business jets from [[Cape Town]]. Guests transfer via Whichaway Camp to ski-aircraft to the Pole and elsewhere. In 2023, there are no standard commercial flights to any of these airfields, but see their details above for flight package tours. Onward flights into Antarctica use various small to medium aircraft such as the Twin Otter. All the bases have access to a ski runway or at least a helipad. '''Sightseeing overflights''' from Australia by [https://antarcticaflights.com.au Antarctica Flights] spend three hours over the continent. Prices range from AUD{{currency|AUD|8000}} for first-class down to {{currency|AUD|1200}} for a centre economy seat with no guaranteed window access. The Qantas regular flight between Sydney and Johannesburg passes close enough for a glimpse of Antarctica. === By ship === [[File:8857-grandidier-channel-polar-star.jpg | thumb | 300px | 100-passenger icebreaker in Grandidier Channel]] Ship is the most common method of visiting the Antarctic, with a sailing season Nov-Feb. The vessels are usually ice-strengthened rather than icebreakers; the latter are stronger but round-bottomed, so they heave about more in the massive waves of Drake Passage, typically 4 meters (12 ft) high, sometimes up to 12 meters (40 ft). Most itineraries are to the Antarctic peninsula and nearby Antarctic islands, and they often also take in more northerly islands such as South Georgia and the Falklands. Smaller ships (less than 100 passengers) can go where the big ships can't, getting you up closer to the nature and wildlife. Larger vessels are less prone to rough seas but have more limited landing options; both will use RIBs (powered dinghies) to get you ashore or close in among the ice floes. Big ships may have 1000+ normal capacity but be limited to 500 on Antarctic trips. IAATO rules say that at most 100 people may be ashore at any one time: that's mainly so that everyone can be swiftly plucked to safety when (not if) conditions turn dangerous. Larger ships therefore have to segment their landings, so those passengers might only get a couple of hours per day off ship. Smaller ships can get their shore parties out and back in one operation then move on to visit a second location same day. Everything is very dependent on the weather: an onshore breeze (which in these climes will be going on a gale) will send furious breakers pounding onto the landing beach. About a third of landings have to be called off. Even on a cosy cruise ship, you need warm clothing just to stand on deck let alone get ashore: boots, hoods, glove, water repellent pants, parka, and warm underwear. Most of these items can be bought or hired in Ushuaia, but they might not have your size. So bring whatever you can from your own stock. Many shipping companies also offer fly/cruises, so you fly one-way or round-trip from mainland Chile. These cost more but save a couple of days each way upchucking across the Drake Passage. As of 2023, a couple of dozen companies offer trips to Antarctica: others simply act as agents, selling you on to another company and charging a mark-up for their labours. Those listed here are understood to be direct operators, though they may be hiring the vessel with crew and sharing it with other companies. Supply outstrips demand: there is a lot of last-minute availability, but don't be ''too'' last-minute as even reaching the port of departure is a major trip in its own right. These companies all sail from Ushuaia unless otherwise noted: [[File:Antarctica Lake Fryxell.jpg | thumb | 300px | Lake Fryxell in Victoria Land ]] * [https://www.abercrombiekent.com/ Abercrombie & Kent] sail on ''Le Lyrial'' (200 passengers max). * [https://www.antarpplyexpeditions.com/ Antarpply Expeditions] on ''Ushuaia'' (90). * [https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/au Aurora Expeditions] on ''Greg Mortimer'' (126). * [https://www.barkeuropa.com/ Bark Europa] on ''Europa'', a square-rigged sailing ship. * [https://cheesemans.com Cheesemans Ecology Safaris]: flying into King George then onto the 12-passenger ''Hans Hanson''. * [https://en.ponant.com/destinations/antarctica] on ''Le Soleal'', ''Le Boreal'' and ''L'Austral'' (all about 260 max). * [https://www.expeditioncruisespecialists.com/destinations/antarctica Expedition Cruise Specialists] on ''Expedition'' (134) and ''Sea Spirit'' (114), also from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy'' (both 50), or flying into King George then onto 100-passenger ''Magellan Explorer''. * [https://www.gadventures.com/ G Adventures] also sail on ''Expedition''. * [https://www.heritage-expeditions.com/ Heritage Expeditions] also sail from Invercargill on ''Spirit of Enderby'' and ''Spirit of Shokalskiy.'' * [https://www.geoex.com/ Geographic Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia or fly into King George or to the South Pole. * [https://www.hl-cruises.com/ Hapag-Lloyd Cruises] on ''Bremen'' (155), and from 2021 on ''Hanseatic Nature'' and ''Hanseatic Inspiration''. * [https://global.hurtigruten.com/destinations/antarctica/ Hurtigruten]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} sail from Ushuaia and Punta Arenas on ''Roald Amundsen'' (500), ''Fridtjof Nansen'' (500), ''Fram'' (250) and ''Midnatsol'' (500). * [https://www.intrepidtravel.com/en Intrepid Travel] on ''Ocean Endeavour'' (100). * [https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/ Quark Expeditions] also on ''Ocean Endeavour''. * [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/ National Geographic Expeditions] on ''National Geographic Explorer'' (148), ''NG Orion'' (102) and ''NG Endurance'' (126). * [https://world.expeditions.com/en Lindblad Expeditions] sail on the same vessels. * [https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/ Oceanwide Expeditions] sail from Ushuaia and Bluff NZ on ''Plancius'' (108), ''Ortelius'' (108), ''Janssonius'' (170) and ''Hondius'' (170). * [https://polar-latitudes.com Polar Latitudes] on ''Hebridean Sky'' and ''Island Sky'', plus ''Seaventure'' from 2021. === By sailboat === About a dozen charter sailboats, many of them members of IAATO, offer three to six-week voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula from South America. Most offer "expedition style" trips where guests are invited to help out, although usually no prior sailing experience is required. Yachts take individuals on a "by the bunk" basis and also support private expeditions such as scientific research, mountaineering, kayaking, and film-making. Compared to the more popular expedition ships, a small yacht can be more work and significantly less comfortable, but typically allows more freedom and flexibility. For the right people, this can be a far more rewarding experience. * '''[https://ocean-expeditions.com/ Ocean Expeditions]'''. Expedition support yacht ''Australis'' purpose-built for high latitudes. Specializing in private or commercial expeditions involving film making, scientific research, adventure activities, wildlife enthusiasts or just an intimate experience of the Antarctic. * '''[https://expeditionsail.com/ Expedition Sail]'''. Sailing yacht ''Seal'' is a purpose-built expedition sailboat offering private expeditions, support for research, filming, or climbing projects, and also offers "by the bunk" trips for individuals. * '''[https://www.spiritofsydney.co/ Spirit of Sydney]'''. Australians Darrel and Cath own and operate ''Spirit of Sydney'', an expedition support yacht for film crews, mountaineers, skiers and snowboarders, sea kayakers, dry suit divers, scientists, sailors of all experience levels, and whale watchers. They typically carry kayaks on board and offer private charters and group trips for individuals. == Get around == [[File:8932-paradise-harbour-zodiac.JPG | thumb | 300px | Zodiacs get you ashore ]] Skis, snowmobiles, tractors, snowcats, helicopters and ski planes are all used to get around Antarctica, and McMurdo on Ross Island even has a bus service. Cruise ships use RIBs / zodiacs (sturdy inflatable powerboats) to ferry tourists between ship and shore; bases close to open water also use these. Bring your own fuel! The last of the pony- and dog-sled teams retired in the 1980s. It would be neat to bring a few teams over for a "heritage" run, but given the logistics and paperwork necessary, it would probably be simpler to run an old steam locomotive here. == See and do == Antarctica is an amazing place just to look at, with its enormous calving glaciers, icebergs the size of cities, penguin colonies and towering snow-clad mountains. But even just standing there looking is going to involve exertion on your part, elaborate preparation, and a degree of risk. The distinction between seeing and doing is a fine one in many locations, and here it vanishes altogether. * In that spirit, the prime thing for you to do in Antarctica is '''come home safe'''. Don't do anything, not even just standing there, without having that in mind. How are the sea conditions and the weather? How is your body faring? What about the other people in your group, is everyone accounted for? And what if, what if, what if? * '''[[Northern lights | The southern aurora]]''', but not in summer. You need full darkness to see it, but in summer the sky is bright even if the sun has briefly dipped below the horizon. You may have more chance on the homeward sailing, as your latitude decreases and the nights lengthen. The same applies to other dark sky sights such as meteors. * '''The [[midnight sun]]''' in midsummer, but only within the Antarctic circle; most of the Peninsula and all of the Antarctic Islands lie north of it. Actually you're going to get fed up with the sun, since it's broad daylight at 02:00 when you need your sleep. * '''Deception Island''', one of the [[South Shetland Islands]], is a remarkable natural amphitheatre with an equally remarkable show within. It's an active volcano, last erupting in 1970, and the deception is that it looks like a normal mountainous island. But its flanks are just the rim of a great flooded caldera, entered via the narrow channel "Neptune's Bellows" into a sheltered natural harbour. Its main sights are the scenery, a large colony of chinstrap penguins, geothermal hot springs (so you can swim in Antarctica), and the remains of an old whaling station and bases wrecked by eruptions.<!-- -->[[File:Lemaire Channel Jan 2014.JPG | thumb | 300px | Entering Lemaire Channel ]] * '''Lemaire Channel''' is a spectacular section of coastline along the Peninsula. It narrows to 1.6 km, and cruise ships sail through a canyon of cliffs and towering ice. Its waters are remarkably still and populated by whales. It's close to other attractions such as Port Lockroy, Cierva Cove and Paradise Bay so it's on many cruise itineraries, but the channel is sometimes blocked by icebergs, so the ship has to back up and seek another route. * '''Old camps and bases''' that have been abandoned. Some (such as on Paulet Island) were refuges built by shipwreck survivors, others (as on Deception, above) were summer camps for whaling and sealing. Port Lockroy on the Peninsula was the main British base until they moved to Rothera. It's been converted into a museum. There's a particularly rich collection on Ross Island, as this was historically the main base for exploration towards the pole. * '''Penguins''' are the signature beasts of Antarctica, yet most penguin species live much further north. ** Emperor penguins (''Aptenodytes forsteri'') are the 1.2 m creature that stays and breeds here during the harsh winter. Its habitat is stable pack ice within waddling distance of open water - though they may waddle for over 100 km. The largest colonies are on mainland sites that are hard to visit, but there's a small but accessible colony on King George Island, and a larger one at the tip of the Peninsula. ** Adélie penguins (''Pygoscelis adeliae'') are the ones 50-60 cm tall in badly-fitting tuxedos. They live at the edge of the ice and forage for krill, but in spring (October) they move to ice-free land to breed. Their largest known colony is in the Danger Islands at the tip of the Peninsula, with 1.5 million birds. ** King penguins (''A. patagonicus'') are about 70-90 cm tall, like a slimmed down Emperor with bright orange cheeks, but the biggest difference is their habitat. King penguins are sub-Antarctic not continental, and only nest on dry land, so you're most likely to see them on South Georgia. <!-- -->[[File:Leith whaling station.JPG | thumb | 300px | Leith whaling station, South Georgia ]] ** Gentoo penguins (''P. papua'') are 60-80 cm tall with a distinctive white band on the head and trumpeting call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula. ** Chinstrap penguins (''P. antarcticus'') are 70 cm with an obvious chin-strap and harsh stroppy call. They're mainly sub-Antarctic but are found on the Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. ** Tangerine penguins 50-60 cm high, are they Adélies? There are penguin colonies all round the Antarctic coastline, but viewing them from close-up needs a colony near a safe landing beach; so these attract a stream of visitors. You'll smell them first and hear their grating ''kra-kra kraa?'' before you see their orange line along the shore. Then as the boat draws closer you realize the orange things are ''traffic cones''. They are there partly to show you the trail (you may be trying to return in poor visibility), but mostly to indicate the line that you must not cross to avoid disturbing the colony. Expect grief if you transgress, and if you do so in January when the eggs are hatching and the chicks are most vulnerable, you'll be busted off further shore trips. ** No penguins at all at the South Pole, or anywhere on the remote plateau. * '''Other wildlife''' includes Humpback, Minke, Blue and Orca Whales; Crab-eater, Weddell and Leopard Seals; and Blue-eyed Shag, Southern Giant Petrel, Cape Petrel, and Kelp Gull. * '''Climb an active volcano,''' Mount Erebus at 3794 m on Ross Island. It's a Stromboli-type volcano so it erupts continuously but without great violence, so you can reach the summit crater with its lava lake. * '''Climb the Seventh Summit''', Mount Vinson at 4892 m. The "Seven Summits Challenge" is to climb the highest peaks of all seven continents. The list of seven is disputed: which continent does Elbrus belong to, and does Puncak Jaya in Indonesia supplant the Sunday afternoon stroll that is Kosciuszko? What is universally agreed is that Everest is the highest in Asia and Vinson the highest in Antarctica, and that these two are the most difficult and perilous. Vinson is much less of a technical challenge, you spend little time in the "death zone" above 4000 m, but it's the isolation, the logistics, and the literally perishing cold. * While virtually no traveller ever visits Antarctica for its religious buildings, there are several '''[[churches in Antarctica]]'''. Some tours will stop at one of them. == Buy == There isn't much to buy in Antarctica, and most of the shops are small gift shops and souvenir shops. The largest shop is McMurdo's General Store, which would probably provide you with just about anything you will need in Antarctica. Coming to the Antarctic marks you as a high-roller; at the very least you'll get some surprising junk-mail and pop-ups. Some cruise passengers have experienced "presentations" that were just pressure-selling of flaky investments, fine wines the quality of filling station Chardonnay, and kitsch artwork and antiques. This is not common on Antarctic cruises, whose passengers are more savvy than most, but as ever ''caveat emptor''. == Eat == [[File:Penguin_in_Antarctica_jumping_out_of_the_water.jpg | thumb | 300px | Don't eat penguins, that's the leopard seals' job]] Take advice from your trip organizer on what supplies to bring. You need sufficient and some spare, but not excess which creates deadweight. Take suitable nutritional advice before extended shore trips. The main risk to the average cruise passenger is pigging out at the ship's buffet. If you're living and working on land, though, you'll find you have quite an appetite; the extra manual labor and cold temperatures result in average calorie intake nearly double of normal. Most food at bases is frozen, dried, canned, or otherwise preserved. It's all ordered in advance and delivered just once a year around January. Fresh produce is limited, and is typically flown into bases weekly for around two months (around Nov-Dec). A large station may have a cook who can work wonderful variations on the same old pasta; small places may just have a microwave. A few bases are experimenting with indoor greenhouses where they grow fresh produce to prepare future long-term space missions or the supply of Moon or Mars bases. While the food produced is a very welcome break from the same-old for the crew, it's far too little to last the winter. In the field, food must be carried or otherwise transported. It needs to be compact, energy-rich, and dry; anything liquid will freeze solid. Re-hydrating it may be a bigger challenge than heating it. Large campsites may be set up with a makeshift "kitchen" using camping equipment, or even more complete facilities including a range, oven, and even a grill; food at these will be improvised but still pretty decent. The smallest campsites and mobile teams will have to subsist on camping rations including energy bars, pemmican (a dried paste of meat, fruit, and animal fat), and highly-coveted chocolate bars. '''Don't eat the wildlife:''' penguins, seals, bird's eggs, anything... even if it was already dead when you found it. It's illegal due to the treaty, which seeks to protect Antarctic wildlife after 200 years of over-hunting and environmental damage. Equally, don't feed them, however woebegone-cute they look, though there's no rule against leopard seals (''Hydrurga leptonyx'') eating you. It's very rare for them to try, what they're more likely to do is attack and puncture the pontoon floats of your RIB, mistaking their cylindrical black shape for seals. == Drink == [[File:091130 grytviken 2994 (4173376088).jpg | thumb | 300px | "Any note you can sing, I can sing higher" ]] '''Drinking water''' requires forethought. In summer near the coast there may be freshwater lakes, but they're full of bird poop plus the odd decomposing penguin. Most of the continent is covered in snow and permafrost, but it must be collected and thawed, both of which take a lot of energy. Meltwater is low in minerals and tastes very flat; you may prefer yours with a dash of salt or syrup. As in any cold climate, '''never drink alcohol until you are safely in shelter'''. It's notorious for generating a false glow of warmth and well-being while your core body temperature ebbs away. Rules for alcohol vary by base, but it's usually available at bases' general stores and bars. == Sleep == Antarctica has very long summer days, 24-hour long within the Antarctic circle. Try to maintain regular sleeping hours, as this continuous daylight disturbs the body clock. There are no hotels or lodges, and research bases won't house tourists. Most visitors sleep aboard their ship, while inland trips (e.g. to the Pole) have camps set up. == Work == It is possible to obtain employment with scientific expeditions and research bases in Antarctica, but there's stiff competition for the small number of posts, only open to citizens of the relevant country. Posts are fixed-term contracts with induction and training before departure for Antarctica. Most positions are summer-only, and less than 10% of staff stay on over winter. Staffing agencies include [https://www.leidos.com/antarctica Antarctic Support Contract] for the US, the [https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/ Australian Antarctic Program] for Australia, [https://www.bas.ac.uk/employment/ British Antarctic Survey] for the UK, [https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/jobs Antarctica NZ] for New Zealand, and [https://www.sanap.ac.za/tag/jobs South African National Antarctic Programme] for South Africa. They also recruit for Subantarctic sites such as South Georgia, Gough and Macquarie. == Stay safe == [[File:Mount Erebus, Antarctica; the volcano in eruption. Chromolit Wellcome V0025210.jpg | thumb | 300px | Eruption of Mount Erebus ]] {{See also|Cold weather}} Antarctica is an extreme environment, and accidents are unavoidable. Weigh up the risks and your own abilities before committing to a trip. '''By sea''' is how most visitors arrive. The southern oceans are never calm, and often very rough even in summer, with hurricane-force winds and 20 m / 70 ft waves. The ship is designed to handle this so your main risks are three days of upchucking, being thrown about, falling down a stair well, or having heavy doors or items crash into you. Always have one secure handhold, and in severe weather stay in your cabin. Trips won't venture ashore in poor weather but it may deteriorate: be extremely cautious when returning in a zodiac and follow crew instructions on when to hold still and when to cross onto the landing stage. If you fall in, your survival time in these waters is less than a minute. '''It's cold''' even on the continental fringes where most visitors go. Most cruises focus on the Antarctic Peninsula and only travel during the warmest months (late October to March). Temperatures are typically around freezing and can drop much lower, so be prepared. Standard cold-weather gear won't suffice for polar conditions: it needs to be thermally protective, wind- and water-proof, yet still allow good mobility. Seek advice from the trip organiser, and don't assume that anything will be available on ship. But conversely, the operator may prefer to issue everyone with standard kit that they know is reliable. Keeping feet warm is important on a cruise, especially when taking zodiac cruises where you won't be moving very much, taking plenty of wool socks is recommended. '''It's even colder and at high altitude inland''', even if you're not mountaineering: the South Pole is at 2835 m / 9301 ft. '''Intense sunlight''' and no shelter from it: you need sunglasses and 40+ factor sunblock. '''You need to be healthy and moderately fit.''' If you have a long-term condition such as diabetes it needs to be very well controlled: you're going to be in a stressful environment with lots of disruption to diet, activity, and day / night cycle. A medical evacuation could take days to effect and costs could approach US$1 million. '''Altogether, it's hazardous yet safe''', so to speak. For sure you need adequate travel / medical insurance, and an annual multi-trip policy is often the best value. This should cover a cruise with shore trips, but might exclude anything beyond. Travel insurers are generally relaxed about standard Antarctic tourist trips - indeed in 2020 one insurer offered the chance to win such a trip if you took out a policy with them. So they're not seeing many claims. Antarctic travellers are healthy and switched on, they pay attention to safety briefings and are not befuddled by alcohol, herbal tobacco or hormonal bravado - altogether they're a safer group than the average ski chalet party. == Respect == [[File:Mount Vinson from NW at Vinson Plateau by Christian Stangl (flickr).jpg | thumb | 300px | Mount Vinson, the "seventh summit" ]] Antarctica has a '''very fragile environment'''. Penguins live at the very limit of what is survivable and are especially vulnerable in the brooding / hatching season. Some habitats have extra protection and you may not enter these. '''Interfering with wildlife''' is illegal and discouraged. Unless you're a trained researcher, don't approach wildlife closely, and even when viewing from a distance try not to surround animals which might confuse or frighten them. At the same time, '''don't feed or help animals''' even if they would die without your help; if you did, it would interfere with the "survival of the fittest" and would have negative long-term consequences. '''Leave no trash.''' Antarctic treaties require the equivalent of [[leave-no-trace camping]]. Waste disposal and sewage facilities ashore are severely limited and restricted to permanent bases; researchers in field campsites must pack everything out, including human waste. Practice good hygiene and follow any bio-security advice given, e.g. on boot washing. There's scant risk of introducing a blight upon the Antarctic apple harvest, but you don't want to be trailing penguin poop back to the ship's buffet, or catching norovirus in the washrooms. The [https://www.iaato.org/ International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators] (IAATO) is a voluntary organization of tour operators which promotes safe and environmentally responsible tourism in Antarctica. It publishes standards for its members on responsible conduct of visits. == Connect == The top-level Internet domain for Antarctic sites, '''.aq''', is assigned to organizations that conduct work in Antarctica or signatory governments to the Antarctic Treaty. Generally, its servers are hosted elsewhere as '''Internet access in Antarctica is quite limited'''. There are no undersea cables to Antarctica; all Internet is provided by satellites, which have limited bandwidth and high latency. Bandwidth is prioritized for scientific research (and even so, for large scientific uploads it's faster to mail a thumb drive), leaving even less for personal use. All websites are slow (especially social media sites, which are throttled because they're in such high demand). Uploading selfies is okay, but video calls, streaming video, and most online gaming is impossible. Only a few sites in Antarctica have '''mobile phone service'''. Argentina's Marambia Base has 4G LTE, while the Chilean, Uruguayan, Australian, and Finnish bases have 2G GSM. Everywhere else, you would have to rely on satellite phones. Along parts of the coast, some services like Inmarsat would work, but as you get further inland, most satellites drop below the horizon. At those latitudes, Iridium [[satellite phone]]s are the only ones that will work, and they should work excellently since the poles are where the orbits of every satellite overlap. Globalstar does not work (as of 2020) as its satellites can only relay to a nearby ground station, of which there are none close enough to the South Pole; even coverage near South America has been out of commission since 2015. '''Post offices''' are few and far between, but you can send home a postcard (with a truly unique postmark) from the Chilean town of Villa Las Estrellas on King George Island, or from the former British base of Port Lockroy, or from the US or NZ post offices at McMurdo on Ross Island. {{geo|-77.700 |0.010 |zoom=3}} {{usablecontinent}} jr3gzsb5tesd7l3s55n9hpfkr67u2jk 0 1279 5289092 5169528 2026-06-07T15:22:31Z Rafam1503 2419640 /* Do */ Add Laberintus Park as an outdoor family activity near Antequera; practical travel information only. 5289092 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Antequera WV Banner.jpg|caption=The Alcazaba|unesco=yes}} [[File:Antequera - panorama3.jpg|thumb|350px|View from the Antequera castle]] '''Antequera''' is a city in [[Malaga (province)|Malaga province]] in [[Spain]]. Roughly midway between [[Malaga]] and [[Granada (Spain)|Granada]] it can be done as a daytrip from either, or as a stopover in between. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{mapshape}} Bus by Casada company runs regular service from Málaga. Takes about 55 minutes. Also AVE train which takes 20 minutes but Antequera station is slightly out of town ==Get around== Small enough to do by foot but there are taxis. If you are heading to attractions outside of the town, it would be a good idea to rent a car: * {{listing | name=Rentikar | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +34 952 84 32 43 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== [[File:01 Antequera, Andalusia, Spain.jpg|thumb|Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor]] [[File:Antequera - Alcazaba2.jpg|thumb|Castle of Antequera]] * {{see | name=Castle of Antequera |alt=| url= | email= | address=Calle de los Herradores | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Entry & audioguide to castle and church: €6 |lastedit=2018-08-12| content=The castle area is worth visiting because of the beautiful view of the town. | wikidata = Q4712981 }} * {{see | name=Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor |alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-04-21| content=Renaissance church. Part of Spanish national heritage (Patrimonio histórico español). Just east of the castle. }} * {{see | name=Bullring of Antequera | url= | email= | address=Carretera del Albergue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Lobo Park |alt=| url= | email=info@lobopark.com | address=Carretera Antequera | lat= | long= | directions= 16 km south-west of Antequera | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adult 11e |lastedit=2018-08-12| content=Wulf Park can be visited only during guided tours, which are held a few times a day. There is also café and English speaking staff. }} * {{see | name=El Torcal |alt=| url=http://torcaldeantequera.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=15 km south of Antequera | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2018-08-12| content=Nature park full of rock formed of overlapping flat limestone. There are marked trails. At car park there is also a visiting centre with toilets, restaurant and small museum. }} ==Do== * Laberintus Park is an outdoor leisure park located in Humilladero, near Antequera, in inland Málaga province, about 15 km along the A-92 motorway towards Seville. Its main attraction is a 7,400 m² cypress hedge maze, inspired by the Alhambra and designed by Adrian Fisher. The visit includes maze routes, play areas and open-air spaces, making it a suitable option for families with children. Pets are allowed. More information and directions: www.laberintuspark.com ==Buy== * {{buy | name=La Verónica | url= | email= | address=Avenida Talavera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Clothes shops, restaurants and supermarket. Maybe the only shopping mall in Antequera. }} ==Eat== Antequera's gastronomy is very famous in Andalusia. ''Porra antequerana'' is a very tasty tomato juice which goes very well with the ''mollete antequerano'' which is a kind of bread, typical of this town. The '''Parador''' serves a good midday Menu del Día. ==Drink== ==Sleep== '''Parador''' Stylish decor nice terrace with pool and stunning views of plain and the Mountains of Málaga. * {{sleep | name=Hospederia Colon | url=http://www.castelcolon.com/ | email=colon@castelcolon.com | address=Calle Infante Don Fernando 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 952 840 010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Double room €35/night | checkin= | checkout= | content=Basic budget hotel. The room includes air-conditioner, small fridge and bathroom. Parking €7/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Antequera | url=http://www.hotelantequera.com/ | email=reservas@hotelantequera.com | address=Urb. Santa Catalina s/n. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 951 060 400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Double room €35/night | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4-star hotel near the golf course. }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Convento de la Magdalena | url=http://www.hotellamagdalena.com | email=reservas@hotellamagdalena.com | address=Urb. Antequera Golf s/n | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 951 060 400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Double room €35/night | checkin= | checkout= | content= 5-star hotel in a historic building. }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Toril | url=http://www.hoteltoril.com | email=reservas@hostaltoril.com | address=Calle Toril 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 951 464 069 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small family hotel in the centre of Antequera. }} ==Connect== As of Dec 2024, Antequera and its approach roads have 4G from MasMovil, Orange and Vodafone, and 5G from Movistar. ==Go next== [[File:Dolmen de Menga Antequera20.jpg|thumb|Dolmen of Menga]] * {{listing | name=Laguna de la Fuente de Piedra | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This lake is 23 km northwest of Antequera, next to the town of Fuente de Piedra. It's known for its birds, including flamingos. }} * {{listing | name=Berrocal Creative Universe | url=http://www.berrocal.net | email=visitas@berrocal.net | address=Calle Olivo Hojiblanco 15, Villanueva de Algaidas | lat=37.177655 | long=-4.439871 | directions= | phone=+34 680 56 35 78 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open upon booking in advance | price=€10 adults, €7 children | content=The Berrocal Museum-System is an exhibition venue around the work of sculptor Miguel Berrocal, located a few kilometers away in the village of '''Villanueva de Algaidas.''' Berrocal is best known for his puzzle sculptures, which can be disassembled into many abstract pieces. The venue has 3 exhibit spaces: The museum's first wing is dedicated to painting and graphical works. The Studio-Workshop is where you will be able to discover the complex creative and technical process for the production of his disassemblable works. The House-Museum provides visitors with a sense of Berrocal's personality and exhibits works by his many artist friends. }} * The '''Antequera Dolmens Site''' outside the town is listed as a [[world heritage site]]. {{geo|37.0167|-4.5667}} {{IsPartOf|Antequera Region}} {{outlinecity}} g2ndnbckj8348taeez13a97r6etlzf4 5289104 5289092 2026-06-07T15:48:28Z Rafam1503 2419640 /* Do */ Add Laberintus Park as an outdoor family activity near Antequera; practical travel information only. 5289104 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Antequera WV Banner.jpg|caption=The Alcazaba|unesco=yes}} [[File:Antequera - panorama3.jpg|thumb|350px|View from the Antequera castle]] '''Antequera''' is a city in [[Malaga (province)|Malaga province]] in [[Spain]]. Roughly midway between [[Malaga]] and [[Granada (Spain)|Granada]] it can be done as a daytrip from either, or as a stopover in between. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{mapshape}} Bus by Casada company runs regular service from Málaga. Takes about 55 minutes. Also AVE train which takes 20 minutes but Antequera station is slightly out of town ==Get around== Small enough to do by foot but there are taxis. If you are heading to attractions outside of the town, it would be a good idea to rent a car: * {{listing | name=Rentikar | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= +34 952 84 32 43 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== [[File:01 Antequera, Andalusia, Spain.jpg|thumb|Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor]] [[File:Antequera - Alcazaba2.jpg|thumb|Castle of Antequera]] * {{see | name=Castle of Antequera |alt=| url= | email= | address=Calle de los Herradores | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Entry & audioguide to castle and church: €6 |lastedit=2018-08-12| content=The castle area is worth visiting because of the beautiful view of the town. | wikidata = Q4712981 }} * {{see | name=Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor |alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2019-04-21| content=Renaissance church. Part of Spanish national heritage (Patrimonio histórico español). Just east of the castle. }} * {{see | name=Bullring of Antequera | url= | email= | address=Carretera del Albergue | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Lobo Park |alt=| url= | email=info@lobopark.com | address=Carretera Antequera | lat= | long= | directions= 16 km south-west of Antequera | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adult 11e |lastedit=2018-08-12| content=Wulf Park can be visited only during guided tours, which are held a few times a day. There is also café and English speaking staff. }} * {{see | name=El Torcal |alt=| url=http://torcaldeantequera.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=15 km south of Antequera | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2018-08-12| content=Nature park full of rock formed of overlapping flat limestone. There are marked trails. At car park there is also a visiting centre with toilets, restaurant and small museum. }} ==Do== * Laberintus Park is an outdoor leisure park located in Humilladero, near Antequera, in inland Málaga province, about 15 km along the A-92 motorway towards Seville. Its main attraction is a 7,400 m² cypress hedge maze, inspired by the Alhambra and designed by Adrian Fisher. The visit includes maze routes, play areas and open-air spaces, making it a suitable option for families with children. Pets are allowed. More information and directions: www.laberintuspark.com ==Buy == [[File:Laberintus_Park_hedge_maze_in_Humilladero_(Antequera),_Malaga,_Spain.jpg|thumb|Cypress hedge maze at Laberintus Park, an outdoor leisure park in Humilladero, near Antequera, inland Málaga province, Spain.]] * {{buy | name=La Verónica | url= | email= | address=Avenida Talavera | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Clothes shops, restaurants and supermarket. Maybe the only shopping mall in Antequera. }} ==Eat== Antequera's gastronomy is very famous in Andalusia. ''Porra antequerana'' is a very tasty tomato juice which goes very well with the ''mollete antequerano'' which is a kind of bread, typical of this town. The '''Parador''' serves a good midday Menu del Día. ==Drink== ==Sleep== '''Parador''' Stylish decor nice terrace with pool and stunning views of plain and the Mountains of Málaga. * {{sleep | name=Hospederia Colon | url=http://www.castelcolon.com/ | email=colon@castelcolon.com | address=Calle Infante Don Fernando 31 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 952 840 010 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Double room €35/night | checkin= | checkout= | content=Basic budget hotel. The room includes air-conditioner, small fridge and bathroom. Parking €7/day. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Antequera | url=http://www.hotelantequera.com/ | email=reservas@hotelantequera.com | address=Urb. Santa Catalina s/n. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 951 060 400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Double room €35/night | checkin= | checkout= | content= 4-star hotel near the golf course. }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Convento de la Magdalena | url=http://www.hotellamagdalena.com | email=reservas@hotellamagdalena.com | address=Urb. Antequera Golf s/n | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 951 060 400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Double room €35/night | checkin= | checkout= | content= 5-star hotel in a historic building. }} * {{sleep | name= Hotel Toril | url=http://www.hoteltoril.com | email=reservas@hostaltoril.com | address=Calle Toril 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 951 464 069 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Small family hotel in the centre of Antequera. }} ==Connect== As of Dec 2024, Antequera and its approach roads have 4G from MasMovil, Orange and Vodafone, and 5G from Movistar. ==Go next== [[File:Dolmen de Menga Antequera20.jpg|thumb|Dolmen of Menga]] * {{listing | name=Laguna de la Fuente de Piedra | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This lake is 23 km northwest of Antequera, next to the town of Fuente de Piedra. It's known for its birds, including flamingos. }} * {{listing | name=Berrocal Creative Universe | url=http://www.berrocal.net | email=visitas@berrocal.net | address=Calle Olivo Hojiblanco 15, Villanueva de Algaidas | lat=37.177655 | long=-4.439871 | directions= | phone=+34 680 56 35 78 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open upon booking in advance | price=€10 adults, €7 children | content=The Berrocal Museum-System is an exhibition venue around the work of sculptor Miguel Berrocal, located a few kilometers away in the village of '''Villanueva de Algaidas.''' Berrocal is best known for his puzzle sculptures, which can be disassembled into many abstract pieces. The venue has 3 exhibit spaces: The museum's first wing is dedicated to painting and graphical works. The Studio-Workshop is where you will be able to discover the complex creative and technical process for the production of his disassemblable works. The House-Museum provides visitors with a sense of Berrocal's personality and exhibits works by his many artist friends. }} * The '''Antequera Dolmens Site''' outside the town is listed as a [[world heritage site]]. {{geo|37.0167|-4.5667}} {{IsPartOf|Antequera Region}} {{outlinecity}} i2b4tts5j27j6m41xw01rit17acw2nk 0 1739 5289056 5286147 2026-06-07T13:41:24Z Globetrotter30 2363356 /* By plane */ ADDED 5289056 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia banner Rice terraces.jpg|caption=Rice terraces in the Philippines}} '''Asia''' is the world's largest continent by land area and population, home to 4.6 billion people, which is more than half of the world's population. The continent is too massive and diverse to conceptualize as a single digestible travel "destination". Travel options range widely, from the desert ruins and modern mega-malls of the [[Middle East]] to the magnificent ancient monuments and giant mountains of [[South Asia]], from the beach bungalows and jungle treks of [[Southeast Asia]] to the mega-cities and technology capitals of [[East Asia]]. [[File:TajMahal.jpg|250px|thumb|The Taj Mahal in [[Agra]], [[India]]]] Asia gets a tremendous number of travelers, both for tourism and business. Different publications give different figures and things change over time, but all agree that many of the world's most-visited cities are in Asia. [https://www.en-vols.com/en/getaways/travel/most-visited-cities-2025/ One survey] had eight of the top ten for 2025 in Asia. Their list, in order, was [[Bangkok]], [[Hong Kong]], [[London]], [[Macau]] (mainly for gambling), [[Istanbul]], [[Dubai]], [[Mecca]] (mainly for the [[Hajj]] pilgrimage), [[Antalya]] (Turkish beaches), [[Paris]] and [[Kuala Lumpur]], and even 10th place KL had over 17 million visitors that year. Asia offers intriguing destinations for every type of traveller, be they a novice or an experienced road-warrior. Easier options include modern, prosperous countries like [[Japan]] and the East Asian Tigers of [[Singapore]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Taiwan]], and [[South Korea]], where people enjoy very high standards of living. There are also poor Asian countries with significant levels of malnutrition, such as [[Cambodia]], [[Afghanistan]], [[Laos]], and [[Timor-Leste]]. Some countries are well-established on the budget travellers' [[Banana Pancake Trail]], including [[Thailand]], [[Vietnam]], and [[Indonesia]]. There are countries that strictly restrict tourism to certain regions or types of tourism, such as [[Bhutan]] and the [[Maldives]]. [[North Korea]] and [[Turkmenistan]], easily the world's most isolated and repressive states, take it even further, with constantly-watched group tours dedicated to their "great leaders". Of course, there are also many countries lying somewhere in the middle, which is where one might place the emerging powerhouses of [[China]] and [[India]]; those huge, populous lands make wonderful travel destinations in themselves due to their long history, traditions and diversity. ==Regions== {{Worldimagemap/Asiaimagemap}} {{Regionlist |region1name=[[Caucasus]] |region1color=#bf82d8 |region1items=[[Abkhazia]], [[Armenia]], [[Azerbaijan]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[South Ossetia]] |region1description=The Caucasus is a mountainous range connecting Europe and the Middle East, with a living heritage from ancient times. |region2name=[[Central Asia]] |region2color=#43aad2 |region2items=[[Afghanistan]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Turkmenistan]], [[Uzbekistan]] |region2description=The center of the [[Silk Road]], these countries offer spectacular landscapes from deserts to mountains and true adventure in the footsteps of [[Marco Polo]], with many ancient mosques as well as Soviet architecture. |region3name=[[East Asia]] |region3color=#d5b66b |region3items=[[China]] (mainland), [[Hong Kong]], [[Japan]], [[Macau]], [[Mongolia]], [[North Korea]], [[South Korea]], [[Taiwan]] |region3description=The perfect dichotomy of old versus new, the biggest of mega-cities at the front-end of technological development combines with well-preserved temples and sites of the ancient cultures and philosophies still present in everyday society. The vast, open plains of rural China and Mongolia offer something quite different. |region4name=[[Middle East]] |region4color=#814800 |region4items=[[Bahrain]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]], [[Israel]], [[Jordan]], [[Kuwait]], [[Lebanon]], [[Oman]], [[Palestinian territories]], [[Qatar]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Syria]], [[Turkey]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[Yemen]] |region4description=Home of one of the oldest civilizations in the world's history, as well as where the three Abrahamic religions originate, it is now one of the fastest growing regions of the world with increasing development and a rich heritage. |region5name=[[Russia]] |region5color=#c0599e |region5items=[[Urals]], [[Siberia]], [[Russian Far East]] |region5description=Northern Asia belongs to Russia. While Asian Russia is traditionally known as Siberia, this is also the name of a federal region forming the inner part of it. This is a vast and sparsely populated region stretching from the [[Arctic]] to the Central Asian deserts. |region6name=[[South Asia]] |region6color=#008153 |region6items=[[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]], [[Maldives]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]] |region6description=The breathtaking Himalayas in the north, tropical, humid waterways in the south, and some lively, chaotic cities and many ancient, historical sites to be found in between. There is much religious diversity here. |region7name=[[Southeast Asia]] |region7color=#d56d76 |region7items=[[Brunei]], [[Cambodia]], [[Timor-Leste]] (East Timor), [[Indonesia]], [[Laos]], [[Malaysia]], [[Myanmar]] (Burma), [[Philippines]], [[Singapore]], [[Thailand]], [[Vietnam]] |region7description=Hot and humid, Buddhist monasteries, tropical beaches, a bustling streetlife as well as numerous churches and mosques, Southeast Asia offer relaxed getaways from the rowdy, bustling cities popular with backpackers. }} The traditional Asia–Europe border through Russia is the Ural Mountains and the Ural River. For cultural and historical reasons, some parts of the Caucasus are considered European. The Bosphorus bisecting [[Istanbul]] is also regarded as the border between Asia and Europe. [[Sinai]] is geographically in Asia but politically a part of Egypt. And at the other end of Asia, the continental plate of Australia also includes parts of [[Indonesia]], which is generally counted as part of [[Southeast Asia]]. Similarly, the island of [[Cyprus]] is geographically part of Asia, but usually considered part of Europe. ==Cities== [[File:Commuting to Work.jpg|thumb|Tiananmen Square in [[Beijing]], [[China]]]] <!--Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page.--> * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bangkok]]|wikidata=Q1861}} — Thailand's bustling, cosmopolitan capital with temples, nightlife and fervor. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Beijing]]|wikidata=Q956}} — the capital of China with Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and many cultural sights. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dubai]]|wikidata=Q612}} — the most modern and progressive Emirate in the UAE, developing at an unbelievable pace. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Hong Kong]]|wikidata=Q8646}} — a truly world-class metropolis with a unique mixed Chinese and British heritage. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jerusalem]]|wikidata=Q1218}} — containing the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old City, sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mumbai]]|wikidata=Q1156}} — the financial heart of India is an extraordinarily diverse, busy and cosmopolitan city, known for its nightlife and for being the capital of Bollywood. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Seoul]]|wikidata=Q8684}} — with beautiful palaces, great food and a hopping nightlife, Seoul is a frenetic way to experience the Asia of old and new. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Singapore]]|wikidata=Q334}} — a modern, affluent city-state with a medley of Chinese, Indian, Malay and British influences. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Tokyo]]|wikidata=Q7473516}} — the world's largest city brings a huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis with high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan. <!--Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page.--> ==Other destinations== These are some of the largest and most famous destinations apart from major cities. [[File:Tari Rejang desa.jpg|thumb|Rejang Dance in [[Bali]]]] <!--Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page.--> * {{marker|name=[[Angkor Archaeological Park]]|lat=13.4333|long=103.8333}} — the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire * {{marker|name=[[Bali]]|wikidata=Q3125978}} — unique Hindu culture, beaches and mountains on the ''Island of the Gods'' * {{marker|name=[[Dead Sea]]|wikidata=Q23883}} — stay afloat in this extremely salty lake * {{marker|name=[[Great Wall of China]]|wikidata=Q12501}} — several thousand kilometers long, its condition ranges from excellent to ruined * {{marker|name=[[Lake Baikal]]|wikidata=Q5513}} — the biggest and deepest freshwater lake in the world, containing over one fifth of the world's supply * {{marker|name=[[Mount Everest]]|wikidata=Q513}} — the world's tallest mountain straddling the border of Tibet and Nepal * {{marker|name=[[Petra]]|wikidata=Q5788}} — an ancient city carved out of sandstone and one of the new Seven Wonders * {{marker|name=[[Samarkand|Registan]]|wikidata=Q5753}} — the impressive historic heart of Samarkand, a major trade city on the [[Silk Road]] * {{marker|name=[[Taj Mahal]]|wikidata=Q9141}} — the incomparable marble tomb in Agra <!--Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page.--> See also [[UNESCO World Heritage List#Asia]]. ==Understand== Asia is the birthplace of eleven major [[religion and spirituality|religions]]: namely, [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Islam]], [[Christianity]], [[Judaism]], [[Zoroastrianism]], [[Sikhism]], Shintoism, Taoism, Jainism and the [[Baha'i Faith]], not to mention countless other tribal faiths. Often called the '''East''' to distinguish from [[the West]], the continent is also home to the world's fastest growing cities, a wide range of exotic cuisines, the world's highest mountain ranges and some of the world's most ancient cultures. ===Geography=== Asia is by far the largest continent and as such is extremely varied geographically. Asia contains virtually every possible climate and terrain from the frozen plains of Siberia to the jungles of Indonesia to the deserts of Arabia. [[File:Everest North Face toward Base Camp Tibet Luca Galuzzi 2006.jpg|thumb|All summits above 7,000 m, including the pictured [[Mount Everest]], are in Asia]] Asia's (and the world's) highest point is [[Mount Everest]], in the [[Himalayas]] along the border of [[Tibet]] and [[Nepal]], which rises to {{m|8,848.89}} above sea level. Its lowest point is the [[Dead Sea]], located at the meeting points of [[Israel]], [[Palestine]] and [[Jordan]], whose surface is {{m|400}} below sea level. Asia's longest river is the [[Along the Yangtze River|Yangtze]], which runs {{km|6,300}} through [[China]] all the way from the high Tibetan Plateau to [[Shanghai]]. Its largest lake is the 386,400-km² (149,200-square mile) Caspian Sea, which is surrounded by several Central Asian nations. Asia is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east, by [[Australia]] to the southeast, and by the Indian Ocean to the south. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the southwest, by [[Europe]] and the Urals to the west, and by the Arctic Ocean to the north. East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) is relatively temperate with distinct seasonal differences. South and South East Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, India, Burma etc.) has a monsoon climate. Generally hot all year round but with a wet and dry season. Most of Asia's rainforests and beaches are to be found here. West Asia (Iran, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon etc.) is hot and often dry. Winters can be mild but summer can be extremely hot. Central and north Asia have continental climate with the coldest winters outside Antarctica and hot summers; in some places the difference between all-time highs and lows can be over 100°C. ===History=== The history of Asia is long, complex and diverse enough that some universities have whole departments devoted to it and a full account would be a multi-volume work. Even a reasonable summary would be much more than a travel guide could sensibly attempt. Most of Wikivoyage's country articles, and some region or city articles, include summaries of the relevant history. Consult those for basic information, or see Wikipedia, other sites, or a library for more detail. Most articles include a link to the corresponding Wikipedia article; in the default skin, it is found in the In other projects section of the Tools menu in the page header. [[File:Shibam details Wadi Hadhramaut Yemen.jpg|thumb|Mud Skyscrapers in [[Shibam]], [[Yemen]]]] Also, Wikivoyage has some articles on related historical themes: * Asian empires: [[Ancient Mesopotamia]], the [[Persian Empire]], [[Alexander the Great]], the [[Islamic Golden Age|Caliphates]], the [[Ottoman Empire]], the [[Mughal Empire]], [[Imperial China]], the [[Mongol Empire]], [[pre-modern Korea]], [[pre-modern Japan]], the [[Khmer Empire]] * Colonial empires: [[British Empire]], [[Russian Empire]], [[Japanese colonial empire]], [[Dutch Empire]], [[Portuguese Empire]], [[Spanish Empire]], [[French colonial empire]] * Routes: [[Silk Road]], [[On the trail of Marco Polo]], [[On the trail of Kipling's Kim]], and [[Istanbul to New Delhi over land]], [[Trans-Siberian Railway]] * 20th century: [[Soviet Union]], [[Chinese Revolutions]] and [[Pacific War]] All the UNESCO lists – [[UNESCO_World_Heritage_List#Asia|World Heritage]], [[UNESCO_Intangible_Cultural_Heritage#Asia|Intangible Cultural Heritage]], [[UNESCO_World_Network_of_Biosphere_Reserves#Asia|Biosphere reserves]], [[UNESCO Global Geoparks Network|Geology parks]] and [[UNESCO Creative Cities#Asia|Creative Cities]] – include sites in Asia. So do the Wikivoyage articles on [[Archaeological_sites#Asia|Archaeological sites]], [[Historical_travel#Asia|Historical travel]], [[Architecture]], and [[Old_towns#Asia|Old towns]]. ==Talk== : ''See the general [[Talk]] article for a discussion on how to cope without speaking the local language.'' [[File:Signs to Lau Pa Sat and Merlion Park, Singapore - 20141019.jpg|thumb|Five languages in four scripts on signage in multicultural [[Singapore]]: English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil and Japanese]] English proficiency varies widely between countries and regions. English is the main working language in [[Singapore]], and widely spoken as a second language by educated people in many former British and American colonies such as [[Malaysia]], [[Brunei]], the [[Philippines]], [[Hong Kong]], most of [[South Asia]], the small Arab states of the [[Middle East|Gulf]], [[Jordan]] and [[Israel]]. Elsewhere, English proficiency is rudimentary at best. Refer to the guide for individual countries for how well you are likely to fare. It is not possible to list all the languages and dialects throughout Asia. We can however detail the major groups you are likely to encounter: * Sino-Tibetan – The Chinese languages ([[Chinese phrasebook|Mandarin]], [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]], [[Minnan phrasebook|Minnan]] etc.), [[Burmese phrasebook|Burmese]], [[Tibetan phrasebook|Tibetan]], [[Dzongkha phrasebook|Dzongkha]] and some languages in [[North-Eastern India]]. * Turkic – [[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]], [[Azerbaijani phrasebook|Azerbaijani]], [[Uyghur phrasebook|Uyghur]], [[Turkmen phrasebook|Turkmen]], [[Kazakh phrasebook|Kazakh]], [[Kyrgyz phrasebook|Kyrgyz]], [[Uzbek phrasebook|Uzbek]], [[Tatar phrasebook|Tatar]] and several local languages throughout [[Siberia]] * Semitic – [[Arabic phrasebook|Arabic]] is spoken in Arab countries throughout the Middle East, and [[Hebrew phrasebook|Hebrew]] is spoken in [[Israel]]. * Indo-European – a huge group that includes most of the languages of Europe plus some in Asia ** Iranian – a group widely spoken in the Middle East and Central Asia. including [[Persian phrasebook|Persian]], [[Pashto phrasebook|Pashto]], [[Tajik phrasebook|Tajik]], and [[Kurdish phrasebook|Kurdish]], and the [[Ossetian phrasebook|Ossetian]] language in the [[Caucasus]], and some minority languages in [[Xinjiang]], China. ** Indo-Aryan – the descendants of [[Sanskrit phrasebook|Sanskrit]], including [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]], [[Urdu phrasebook|Urdu]], [[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]], [[Punjabi phrasebook|Punjabi]], [[Marathi phrasebook|Marathi]], [[Gujarati phrasebook|Gujarati]], [[Sinhala phrasebook|Sinhala]], [[Sindhi phrasebook|Sindhi]] and [[Nepali phrasebook|Nepali]], are found through much of the [[South Asia|Indian subcontinent]]. ** [[Armenian phrasebook|Armenian]] – the official language of [[Armenia]], also spoken by the ethnic Armenian minorities in neighboring countries such as [[Turkey]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]], [[Syria]] and [[Russia]]. ** [[Russian phrasebook|Russian]] – spoken in Russia and serving as a lingua franca in much of the [[Caucasus]] and [[Central Asia]]. Also the most widely spoken foreign language in [[Mongolia]] ** [[Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese]] – an official language in [[Macau]] and [[Timor-Leste]], where it is spoken by a significant minority. It is also spoken by a small, mainly upper class, community in [[Goa]], while a Portuguese-based creole is spoken by the Portuguese Eurasian community in [[Malacca]]. * Dravidian – a distinct language group of South Indian languages including [[Tamil phrasebook|Tamil]], [[Kannada phrasebook|Kannada]], [[Malayalam phrasebook|Malayalam]] and [[Telugu phrasebook|Telugu]]. These are completely unrelated to the north Indian languages such as Hindi and Urdu, though they contain a number of loan words from Sanskrit. * Tai–Kadai – [[Thai phrasebook|Thai]] and [[Lao phrasebook|Lao]] are spoken in [[Thailand]] and Laos respectively. Other languages in this family are spoken by ethnic minorities in Myanmar, Vietnam and China. * Austroasiatic – [[Vietnamese phrasebook|Vietnamese]] and [[Khmer phrasebook|Khmer]] are spoken in [[Vietnam]] and [[Cambodia]] respectively. Other languages in this family are spoken by ethnic minorities in Myanmar, Thailand and China. * [[Austronesian]] – [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] and [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]] are mostly mutually intelligible; most other local languages in Malaysia and Indonesia such as [[Javanese phrasebook|Javanese]], [[Sundanese phrasebook|Sundanese]], [[Balinese phrasebook|Balinese]], [[Iban phrasebook|Iban]] and Kadazan are not mutually intelligible, but also belong to the same language family. Most languages of the Philippines, the most important of which are [[Filipino phrasebook|Tagalog]] and [[Cebuano phrasebook|Cebuano]], are also in this group. [[Tetum phrasebook|Tetum]], the main language spoken in [[Timor-Leste]], also falls in this family. Other Austronesian languages are spoken in [[Madagascar]], throughout the Pacific islands, and by the indigenous Taiwanese. * Mongolic – [[Mongolian phrasebook|Mongolian]], as the name suggests, and some minority languages in Russia such as [[Buryat phrasebook|Buryat]] and [[Kalmyk phrasebook|Kalmyk]] * Japonic – [[Japanese phrasebook|Japanese]] and the Ryukyuan languages spoken in the [[Okinawa|Ryukyu Islands]] of Japan Asia has a few significant isolated languages not proven to be related to others, including [[Korean phrasebook|Korean]] and [[Georgian phrasebook|Georgian]]. Japanese, Korean, the Mongolic languages, the Tungusic languages ([[Manchu phrasebook|Manchu]], [[Xibe phrasebook|Xibe]], [[Evenki phrasebook|Evenki]], etc.) and the Turkic languages share similar grammatical structures, which make the others easier to pick up if you already know one of them. Some linguists group them into a single language family called the '''Altaic''' or '''Transeurasian''' languages, but this is controversial. ==Get in== The [https://www.apec.org/groups/committee-on-trade-and-investment/business-mobility-group/abtc APEC Business Travel Card] (ABTC) is a special type of visa that can be issued to business travellers from APEC countries (Australia, Brunei, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam). The application process varies by country and can be rather onerous, but once granted, the card acts as a '''business visa for all member countries''' and grants access to fast-track immigration line (typically the one for crews and diplomats) at major airports throughout the region, for a period of up to five years. Canada and the United States are "transitional" members, meaning their citizens can apply and make use of the fast-track immigration, but do ''not'' get visa rights. ===By plane=== [[File:Dubai - International (DXB - OMDB) AN1204297.jpg|thumbnail|[[DXB|Dubai International]] boasts nonstop flights to all inhabited continents]] Asia's busiest airports include '''[[Hong Kong]]''' ({{IATA|HKG}}), '''[[Dubai]]''' ({{IATA|DXB}}), '''[[Beijing]]''' ({{IATA|PEK}}, {{IATA|PKX}}), '''[[Singapore]]''' ({{IATA|SIN}}), '''[[Kuala Lumpur]]''' ({{IATA|KUL}}), '''[[Bangkok]]''' ({{IATA|BKK}}), '''[[Seoul]]''' ({{IATA|ICN}}), '''[[Tokyo]]''' ({{IATA|NRT}}, {{IATA|HND}}) and '''[[Jakarta]]''' ({{IATA|CGK}}). If you're heading to anywhere in Asia, chances are that you'll pass through at least one of these airports whether in transit or as a final stop. Fortunately for those with long transit times, they are some of the best equipped airports in the world, known for their efficient service and ample distractions. Additionally, [[Shanghai]] ({{IATA|PVG}}) and [[Guangzhou]] ({{IATA|CAN}}) are major hubs for travel to China, and [[Delhi]] ({{IATA|DEL}}), [[Bangalore]] ({{IATA|BLR}}) and [[Mumbai]] ({{IATA|BOM}}) for the Indian subcontinent. For the Middle East, [[Doha]] ({{IATA|DOH}}) and [[Abu Dhabi]] ({{IATA|AUH}}) also have reasonably good connections. ===By train=== If you are coming to Asia by train, you'll likely be coming in through [[Russia]] or [[Turkey]], although other options may exist. For an interesting experience, try the '''[[Trans-Siberian Railway]]''', or alternatively some of the lines from Moscow to Central Asia. ===By boat=== Asian ports are cruise destinations, and various companies such as [http://www.royalcaribbean.com Royal Caribbean] and [https://www.princess.com/en-us/cruise-destinations/asia-cruises Princess] run cruises from [[Australia]], while [http://www.hollandamerica.com Holland America] travels across the Pacific from [[North America]]. [[Freighter travel]] is another option, including if you wish to travel to ports in the Asian part of Mediterranean. Coming from Africa [[sea piracy]] is a threat to take seriously. Piracy in the Strait of Malacca has declined, but may still be relevant. As the Bosporus is considered to be the boundary between Europe and Asia, one of the various ferries in Istanbul can also get you into Asia. There is ferry access from Asia to Africa and reverse via Jordan and Egypt. As of 2019, ferries still connected African Egypt with Asia via ABMarine. However you will not be permitted to leave Sinai into the rest of Africa unless you take the Nuweiba, Egypt ferry from Aqaba, Jordan.<!-- Source: ab-marine.com and personally made this trip.--> Leaving Asia to Africa via Israel will leave you on Sinai, as you cannot get permission to go further using the Israeli borders or even the Taba, Egypt port. The Nuweiba ferry is the only way to go if you want to travel via ferry and land to Africa. If you enter Asia this route, several nationalities can enter visa-free (thanks of the AZEA Trade Agreement) as long as you exit Jordan via the same city within 30 days. ===On foot=== Some cities, including [[Yekaterinburg]] are built across what is commonly considered the dividing line between Europe and Asia and you can comfortably walk across that line if you are in the city already. [[Istanbul]] also straddles that border, but pedestrians aren't normally allowed at any of its intercontinental bridges and tunnels. ==Get around== ===By plane=== Air travel is a good mode of transport between this large region's many travel destinations. Fares are lower on average than in Europe or America, and [[Air travel on a budget|low-cost airlines in Asia]] are rapidly expanding their networks particularly in Southeast Asia. In addition, Asia is also home to some of the world's best regarded full service airlines, such as '''[http://www.singaporeair.com Singapore Airlines]''', Hong Kong's '''[https://www.cathaypacific.com Cathay Pacific]''', South Korea's '''[https://kr.koreanair.com/global/en.html Korean Air]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' and '''[http://flyasiana.com Asiana Airlines]''', Japan's '''[https://www.ana.co.jp All Nippon Airways (ANA)]''' and '''[http://www.jal.com/ Japan Airlines (JAL)]''', Taiwan's '''[https://www.evaair.com EVA Air]''' and the big three Middle Eastern airlines '''[https://www.emirates.com Emirates]''', '''[https://www.qatarairways.com/en/homepage.html Qatar Airways]''' and '''[http://www.etihad.com Etihad Airways]''', which make good options for those willing to spend some extra money to fly in relative comfort with better service. ===By boat=== [[File:Godavari river ferry and bridge.jpg|thumbnail|Ferry across the Godavari river in India]] Ferry services connect [[China]], [[South Korea]] and [[Japan]] in [[East Asia]]. There are also very many international and domestic ferry services for the island nations in [[South East Asia]] including the [[Philippines]], [[Indonesia]], [[Singapore]] and [[Malaysia]]. ===By train=== There are highly developed train networks in [[India]], [[China]], [[South Korea]], [[Taiwan]] and [[Japan]], as well as less developed services throughout [[South East Asia]]. Most of these countries, but especially China have also been investing a lot in [[High-speed rail in China|high speed rail]], and even for longer distances trains might be a worthwhile option not only in terms of views and comfort but also in terms of price and speed, especially if you figure in the time and money saved while you sleep on sleeper services. In Russia and India, big parts of the country are mostly served by slow rail and it is a superb way to get into contact with locals (bring a phrasebook) or just see the country pass by the window. China and Japan are expanding their high speed networks, with China even planning to build international links to South East Asia and possibly North or South Korea. [[KTX|South Korea's]] relatively young network of high speed lines is also planned to expand within the next decades, however due to the political situation, international links are unlikely in the immediate future. ===By bus=== Travel by bus is an option for the budget conscious traveler in most Asian countries, and often a good way to come into contact with locals. Quality of services ranges wildly from luxurious buses, on par with or even more comfortable and faster than some trains, to beat-up old school buses where you might conceivable actually sit next to a live chicken (hence their nickname "chicken bus"). ===By car=== As Asia has a high population density in many places and new road construction has not always kept up with growing traffic, congestion is a major problem, especially in urban centers. That being said, a car is often a good and sometimes the only way to explore more remote areas. Keep in mind that bringing a car might necessitate a number of forms and permits; you will probably need an [[Driving#Drivers' license|international driving permit]] and for some countries a [[Carnet de Passages]] for the vehicle. '''Mainland China''' (excluding Macau and Hong Kong) '''does not accept international drivers licenses'''. If you want to go to or through China by car, you need to either obtain a local drivers license or hire a driver; see [[Driving in China]] for details. Land crossing between different countries in Asia is in some cases dangerous or impossible. Many border areas in Asia are either remote areas where the borders are open but access is dangerous, or in some cases the borders between countries are closed and have only been used for goods or humanitarian cases, certainly not for foreign visitors. For example, India's border with Pakistan is closed, and China's borders with North Korea, India, Nepal, and Myanmar are heavily restricted. For this reason, attempts by various adventurers to recreate the [[Silk Road]] in recent decades without flights have always failed. Many other border crossings are open and safe, but you should research your itinerary in advance. ===Local transport=== Many places have taxis, many of the major cities have good [[urban rail]] or bus systems, it is possible to walk or bike in some places, and some travellers will get around mainly on tour buses. While Japan has had world class (if expensive) urban rail for decades, China but also some more unlikely countries have followed suit and are still expanding and improving vast light and heavy rail networks. Where those exist they are usually the best option for tourists and locals alike. However in many places other options are available as well, and often these are what the locals mainly use. If "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" is part of your travel philosophy, then you should definitely consider these. In much of Asia there are various sorts of truck or van modified to carry passengers: ''[[Indonesia#By bus|angkots]]'' in Indonesia, [[jeepney]]s and [[UV Express]] in the Philippines, ''[[marshrutka]]'' in the ex-Soviet states, [[songthaew]]s in Thailand, or similar vehicles elsewhere. In many places there are also pedal-powered or motorcycle-based tricycles, see [[Thailand#Tuk-tuk]], [[Philippines#By_tricycle]] or [[India#By_auto-rickshaw]]. Some areas also have motorcycle taxis, each with their local names (''habal-habal'' in the Philippines, ''ojek'' in Indonesia, ''xe ôm'' in Vietnam). These are too risky and uncomfortable for many travellers, but some like them. ==See== [[File:Marunouchi, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture 790-0008, Japan - panoramio (81).jpg|250px|thumb|Matsuyama Castle in [[Matsuyama]], [[Japan]]]] [[File:Band e Paneer.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Band-e Amir|Band-e Haibat Lake]] in [[Afghanistan]]]] === Natural places === While all continents have a huge number of things to see, what sets Asia apart is the '''incredible variety of things to see'''. From the desolate [[Siberia]]n tundra and taiga in the far north to colorful [[India]]n street scenes, from ruins along the [[Silk Road]] to glitzy, futuristic metropolises and from the camels in the [[Arabian Peninsula|Arabian]] Desert to the [[Komodo]] dragons roaming the jungles of [[Flores (Indonesia)|Flores]], it is safe to say that Asia has something for everyone. Stretching from the Arctic all the way beyond the Equator, Asia is home to '''virtually every kind of climate and ecosystem that exists in the world''' and a corresponding number of different plants and animals. Almost all parts of Asia feature iconic animals, such as pandas, brown bears, tigers, monkeys, elephants, crocodiles, camels, and birds – though many of them are threatened in the wild. While north and central Asia is part of the [[Eurasian wildlife|palearctic region]], south and southeast Asia makes up the [[South Asian wildlife|Indomalayan region]]. There is also no lack of '''amazing landscapes''' either. Vast boreal forests cover the northern part of the continent interspersed by some of the longest rivers in the world. Further south, [[High Asia]] is dominated by an enormous system of mountain chains reaching from the [[Eastern Anatolia|highlands of Turkey]] across [[Iran]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Central Asia]] into [[China]] where it forks into a northern section including the [[Altai]] mountains and continuing all the way through the [[Russian Far East]], and into a more southerly section including [[Himalaya]]s, which feature the world's highest summits, and then the highlands of Southeast Asia. Many mountains in the easternmost parts of the continent are [[volcanoes|volcanic]], and [[Indonesia]] and [[Kamchatka]] are indeed great destinations for volcanic tourism. Central Asia features steppe, which turns into desert when traveling south, and if you've always wanted to experience a [[Deserts|desert environment]], the Middle East is definitely a good choice. Another large desert is the [[Gobi]] at the borders of [[Mongolia]] and China. Finally, tropical Asia covering a part of East and most of [[South Asia|South]] and [[Southeast Asia]], where not cultivated or urbanized, is dominated by various kinds of tropical forests and thousands of beaches ranging from secluded paradise islands like the [[Maldives]] to some of the world's most popular beach resorts in [[Thailand]]. === Cultures and religions === Home to more than half of the world's population, the birthplace of all major world [[religions]] and using all the most widespread writing systems in the world, the '''different peoples and cultures''' you may encounter on this continent are likely even more varied than the landscapes. Almost all regions of Asia have ruins of '''some of the [[Historical travel#Asia|oldest civilizations]]''' in the world, often stretching back several millennia. The [[Holy Land]] of the Abrahamic religions can be found in the Middle East. Similarly, the Indian subcontinent is the wellspring of [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Sanamahism]], [[Sikhism]] and Jainism, and East Asia of Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto. Asia also bears witness to the spread of the great religions in the form of amazing '''religious architecture''', including the ancient tombs and houses of worship in [[Angkor Wat]], [[Borobudur]], [[Samarkand]], the [[Taj Mahal]] and countless thousands of others. There are also other kinds of historical sites such as the [[Great Wall]], [[Petra]], [[Ayutthaya]] and the royal and imperial palaces of both present and past dynasties. Even in the latter case the royal traditions may be experienced as in the royal change of guards at the [[Seoul/Jongno|Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul]]. [[File:St Pauls Panoramic.JPG|thumb|250x250px|The ruins of St. Paul's Church in [[Macau]], which shows the contrast between colonial architecture and the rapid development occurring in much of Asia]] '''Colonial influences''' aren't as prominent as in Africa, the Americas or Oceania, but this doesn't mean that they aren't there. Virtually all of South and Southeast Asia were for centuries ruled by various European empires who introduced things like western architecture and foodstuffs (some of it from the Americas), as well as Christianity, European languages and the Latin alphabet. We should not forget Russian Asia as well as Central Asia which was part of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union for a century and a half. '''20th- and 21st-century history''', though for much of Asia featuring many wars and other conflicts, tyrannical regimes, oppression and genocide, are also present in memorials and museums. Finally if you want to plunge into '''modern cities''' with most the world's tallest buildings, glass, steel and huge LED-screens, extensive and modern transportation systems, and entertainment and amusement centers, Asia is the place to go too, especially the Gulf States and East Asia. ===Itineraries=== {{seealso|Asia itineraries}} * [[Burma Road]] * [[Istanbul to New Delhi over land]] * [[Hajj]], the Muslim pilgrimage to [[Mecca]] * [[Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai overland]] * [[Karakoram Highway]], China to Pakistan * [[Moscow to Urumqi]] * [[On the trail of Kipling's Kim]] * [[On the trail of Marco Polo]] * [[Silk Road]] * [[Trans-Siberian Railway]] * [[Russia to Japan via Sakhalin]] ===Sports=== ====Asian Games==== The '''Asian Games''' are an international multi-sport event similar to the Olympics, albeit with participation restricted to Asian countries, as well as some dependent territories in Asia. The games were first held in 1951, and following that were held every four years starting from the 1954 games, two years apart from the Summer Olympics, and feature all Olympic sports, as well as several non-Olympic sports such as tenpin bowling, Asian martial arts and squash. Mind sports such as [[Chess]], [[Go]] and [[Xiangqi]], and even e-sports are also included. The previous edition of the Asian Games was held in [[Hangzhou]], [[China]] in 2023 (one year delayed due to COVID-19), while the next edition will be held in [[Nagoya]], [[Japan]] in 2026. ==Do== [[File:Colorful blankets (3992598842).jpg|thumb|Blankets in a bazaar in [[Osh]], [[Kyrgyzstan]]]] *'''Cruise''' between the dramatic limestone Karsts, islets and islands, in the emerald blue sea of [[Ha Long Bay]]. * '''Sleep''' on board a '''houseboat''' in the backwaters of [[Kerala]] (Keralam), [[India]]. * Experience the architecture of the Taj Mahal at [[Agra]], [[India]]. * See '''[[Mount Everest]]''', the highest point of land on earth ([[Nepal]]) or [[K2]], second highest, in [[Gilgit-Baltistan]], [[Pakistan]]. * '''Explore''' [[Borneo]], an island divided between [[Indonesia]], [[Malaysia]] and [[Brunei]] that contains one of the oldest rainforests in the world. * Take a Tour to [[Yogyakarta]], Indonesia's Cultural hub, and gateway to see the magnificent Buddhist temple [[Borobudur]] and Hindu temple of [[Prambanan]]. * Explore [[Lake Toba]], The largest volcanic lake in [[Indonesia]] and the world. * Climb [[Mount Fuji]], an icon of Japan * Asia has a huge number of dive sites from snorkeling to scuba, with much interesting undersea life and quite a few wrecks. For details, see [[Scuba diving#Asia]]. * Visit [[Cox's Bazar]], the longest sea beach in the world, and the [[Sundarbans]], the largest mangrove forest of the world, in [[Bangladesh]] and [[India]]. * Watch a sumo wrestling match live in Japan. * Go shopping for Persian rugs in the [[Central Asia|Central Asian]] bazaars. * Gamble in some of the world's largest casinos in [[Macau]]. * Experience the old [[Silk Road]] caravanserais like [[Samarkand]], [[Uzbekistan]]. * Relax on a beach in the [[Maldives]]. * Visit the Holy Land in [[Holy Land|Israel and Palestine]]. * Ride the [[Trans-Siberian Railway]] from Moscow to Vladivostok and experience Siberia from the comfort of a train car. * Travel through the Asian cradles of civilization, in the [[Indus Valley Civilisation|Indus Valley]], [[Along the Yellow River|Yellow River Valley]], and [[Ancient Mesopotamia]]. * Go dune bashing in the [[Empty Quarter]]. ==Eat== Asian cuisine is incredibly diverse, from Turkish kebabs to Arabic pita bread to Indian curries and Chinese noodles, there is really no shortage of different food that you can try. Rice, in its many varieties, is a very common staple throughout Asia. [[Street food]] is also available almost anywhere in myriads of variations. Southeast Asia offers a great variety of tropical fruit and wonderful food at inexpensive prices. Wikivoyage has in-depth guides to various cuisines of the continent: see [[Middle Eastern cuisine]], [[South Asian cuisine]], [[Thai cuisine]], [[Chinese cuisine]], [[Korean cuisine]], [[Japanese cuisine]], [[Filipino cuisine]], [[Malaysian cuisine]], and [[Indonesian cuisine]]. Many parts of Asia have also developed their own unique takes on Western food that cannot be found in their respective areas of origin; most of these are covered in the respective regional cuisine articles, but see [[Western food in Asia]] for an overview of these. In East Asia and certain parts of Southeast Asia, chopsticks are used for eating. Although in hotels and restaurants with Western food and/or Western guests, cutlery will be an option. In South Asia, people eat with their hands. ==Drink== [[File:Korean.tea-Daechucha-01.jpg|thumbnail|Daechucha, a Korean tea]] [[Tea]] is the most common beverage, especially in both [[South Asia]] and [[East Asia]]. In tropical areas, enjoy fresh fruit and coconut juices. Fresh sugar cane juice is readily available in many cities in India. It can be served plain or with ginger and lemon. In some areas, fresh water and clean drinking water may not easily be available. Yogurt-based drinks are common in some areas, ''lassi'' in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] and ''doogh'' in some western parts of Asia like [[Iran]] and [[Armenia]]. [[Alcohol]] is widely available throughout North, Southeast and East Asia. Often the larger cities or tourist areas have a modern nightlife scene. Alcohol is illegal in some parts of India and in some countries in the Middle East. While beer is commonly available in the countries that serve alcohol it often uses rice as the basic grain which affects taste somewhat. Another common beverage - especially in Japan, Korea and China - is "rice wine" (closer to beer as it contains more starch than sugar) sold and produced under various names and with a range of variations on the basic recipe. ==Sleep== Depending on where you are everything from a tent with only the most basic facilities (if any) to a full blown five star hotel is available. Prices tend to reflect that. There are all kinds of traditional local lodging too: try a [[ryokan]] in [[Japan]], a yurt in [[Mongolia]], a [[Silk_Road#Sleep| caravanserai]] along the Silk Road, or a Bedouin tent in [[Israel]]. Any of these is not just a place to lay your head, but a unique cultural experience. ==Stay safe== [[File:Land mines in Afghanistan.jpg|thumbnail|Land mines in Afghanistan]] ===Armed conflicts=== Due to the vast size, safety in Asia varies wildly. It is a safe place in general and most tourist attractions on the continent are far from conflict, There are, however, some regions in which conflict and/or general lawlessness exists. The most obvious examples are [[Afghanistan]], [[Syria]], [[Yemen]], and big parts of [[Iraq]]. Afghanistan's government controls only parts of the country and also Iraq is in a state of continued armed conflict. There are full-scale civil wars in [[Syria]] and [[Yemen]]. These countries are considered no-go areas and should be completely avoided by travellers (if you absolutely must go, consult [[War zone safety]] and the authorities of your country beforehand). Although much of the [[Middle East]] can be visited without any major risks, it is known for its political tensions and there are no-go areas, for the moment especially Syria. The [[Gaza Strip]] is at times a war zone between Palestinian factions and the Israeli army, and kidnappings of foreigners have occurred. [[Israel]] has coped with missile attacks as well as suicide bombings by radical militant groups, such as Hamas and Hezbollah, but mostly in areas close to the Gaza Strip and Lebanon (and attacks from Lebanon happen only occasionally), and by far the biggest threat in most of the country is from dangerous drivers. [[Lebanon]] and the [[West Bank]] (Palestinian National Authority) generally cope with an unstable political situation and internal conflict. Some regions of the [[Caucasus]] are considered dangerous due to active insurgent groups, particularly the [[North Caucasus]] ([[Chechnya]]), [[Abkhazia]] and [[South Ossetia]]. [[Bahrain]] has experienced some political violence in the past, so check on current conditions before you go. More dangerously, [[Pakistan]] is active in a full-scale war in [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] and the [[Federally Administered Tribal Areas]], both of which should not be visited. [[Kashmir]], claimed by both Pakistan and India, is also a region with tens of thousands of casualties since 1989 due to political strife and insurgency. In 2009, the Naxalite-Maoist insurgency in [[India]] has resurfaced, particularly in some parts of [[Chhattisgarh]] and other parts of [[Eastern India]]. [[Northeastern India]] also copes with dozens of insurgent groups, some of which have armed factions. The safest areas of Indian for all travellers including women travelling solo are in the Western Himalayan states of [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Uttarakhand]]. [[File:TsimShaTsui Signs.JPG|thumbnail|Hong Kong]] [[Southeast Asia]] is a major travel region and most of it is perfectly safe to visit. A notable exception is [[Myanmar]], which has longstanding ethnic and political conflicts, and is in a state of civil war, particularly in the border regions. But even in some popular countries, there are some areas that should be avoided. [[Bangsamoro]], a Muslim autonomous region in [[Mindanao]] in the south of the [[Philippines]], is an area of conflict between the government and the Muslim separatist movements. The rest of the country is safe. [[Thailand]], the most visited country in Southeast Asia, is generally safe with the notable exception of [[Southern Gulf Coast|four deep southern provinces]], where fighting between the Thai military and Islamic insurgent groups still continues, though tourists are rarely if ever the targets of violence. [[Indonesia]] is a very diverse country, with armed groups fighting for independence in [[Papua]], while [[Maluku]] and [[Aceh]] are relatively safe now. [[East Asia]] is generally the safest area in the continent for visitors, but political tensions also exist in this region. You should be aware that [[North Korea]] and [[South Korea]] are still officially at war and hostilities could in theory resume at any time, although the [[DMZ (Korea)|border between them]] is still a worthwhile tourist destination in its own right (check current conditions if you plan a visit). Some visitors have also been arbitrarily arrested in North Korea, and less often, China. [[China]], a vast and diverse country, is a very safe destination with regard to violent crime, yet the restive provinces of [[Tibet]] and [[Xinjiang]] still often bar foreigners at any hint of trouble. ===Crime=== Refer to the specific country pages and the authorities of your country for more information. As a precaution, always know the address of embassies, and notify in case of any issues faced. ===Natural disasters=== Being the largest continent by far, practically every thinkable natural disaster is a risk at least somewhere in Asia. The area approximately along the Silk road is prone to [[earthquakes]], and areas along the Pacific "Ring of Fire" &mdash; [[Kamchatka]], [[Japan]], the [[Philippines]] and [[Indonesia]] &mdash; have both [[volcanoes]] and quakes. Especially in South and Southeast Asia monsoon rains often result in massive floods. Tropical storms ([[typhoons]] and cyclones) are a risk in much of tropical Asia during Northern Hemisphere summer and autumn. Smog and dust storms often occur especially in the northern part of China, making it very unpleasant for people with breathing difficulties. ==Stay healthy== Many areas of Asia, especially Southeast Asia and South Asia, are humid tropical, and there are health risks attached to travel in those regions. See [[tropical diseases]] and the country articles for specific information. Parts of Asia, such as [[Mongolia]] and [[Siberia]], have extremely harsh winters. See [[cold weather]] and country or region articles for details. In some areas, such as [[Tibet]], travellers will need to take precautions against [[altitude sickness]]. ==Respect== ===Religion=== Especially in the [[Middle East]], [[South Asia]], and [[Southeast Asia]], people take their [[Religion and spirituality|religion]] very seriously, and the rules at places of worship and holy places are to be followed. Considerations include coming to these buildings in modest clothing, taking pictures only where allowed, and not touching things that are considered sacred. The sanctions can be heavy. ===Dress code=== It is impossible to generalize about a dress code for all of Asia, but you will never go wrong by dressing modestly, which in most places means to wear pants that cover the knee and shirts with sleeves. Some particularly strict Muslim countries outright forbid immodest dress, which may require women to wear veils. In some regions where this isn't the law, locals may still look askance at women wearing short shorts and tank tops. ==Connect== Some of the world's best and cheapest internet connectivity is to be found in parts of Asia, with extremely fast speeds in [[South Korea]], [[Japan]], [[Singapore]] and many other countries on both fixed line and mobile. Conversely many countries also lag behind, and connections may be hard to come by. See country and region articles. Censorship is a big issue for connectivity in a handful of countries including [[China]], [[North Korea]], [[Myanmar]] and [[Turkmenistan]], where many websites and social networks are actively blocked from use. {{usablecontinent}} {{related|Discount_airlines_in_Asia}} {{related|Scuba_diving_in_Asia}} {{related|Europe_to_South_Asia_over_land}} {{related|Istanbul_to_New_Delhi_over_land}} {{geo|44|101|zoom=4}} h9ku7kj4j9wsze7rtvw8c4lsb5yw9s6 0 2693 5289321 4302428 2026-06-08T05:35:58Z Waysi32 2418585 Rewrote this itinerary. 5289321 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Luang Namtha from northwest.jpg}} '''Ban Nalan Trail''' is a two-day trekking experience in [[Northern Laos]], in [[Luang Namtha Province]]. The trail passes through forested hills and remote villages and offers visitors an opportunity to experience the natural environment and the cultures of the region. Trekking is the main mode of transport, and the route is intended for travellers interested in hiking and community-based tourism. ==Understand== The Ban Nalan Trail is one of several trekking routes developed around [[Luang Namtha]] to promote sustainable tourism and provide income to local communities. The route passes through tropical forest and rural areas inhabited by ethnic minority groups, giving trekkers the opportunity to learn about traditional ways of life and the biodiversity of northern Laos. The trek is generally undertaken with a local guide and includes overnight accommodation in a village. While no technical climbing skills are required, participants should be comfortable with several hours of walking on uneven terrain and should have a reasonable level of fitness. During the rainy season, trails may become muddy and more demanding. ==Get in== The trail is normally accessed from [[Luang Namtha]], where trekking operators can arrange transport to the starting point. ==Prepare== In compliance with provincial laws, trekking in [[Luang Namtha]] Province may only be undertaken with a certified guide. The hike can be arranged at the Tourist Office: * {{listing | name=Luang Nam Tha Tourist Office | lat=21.05 | long=101.56444 | price=Price including transport, guide, sleeping, food and drinking water reduces with increasing group size; for example, six people pay 330,000 kip each and three people pay 360,000 kip each. }} Trained as part of the Nam Ha Ecotourism Project, the guides are local men and women with extensive knowledge of the natural and cultural features of the Luang Namtha area and the Nam Ha National Protected Area. They can answer questions about the environment and local customs encountered along the route. Sturdy walking shoes, lightweight clothing, rain protection and insect repellent are recommended. A small backpack is sufficient, as meals and overnight accommodation are normally arranged as part of organised tours. Trail conditions vary with the season. Paths may be slippery after rain and are not suitable for wheeled transport, baby carriages or wheelchairs. Travellers should expect to carry their own belongings throughout the trek. ===Eat=== Meals are typically provided by the trekking operator and are prepared in the villages along the route. There are no restaurants or shops in the forested sections of the trail, so independent trekkers should carry any snacks or special dietary items they require. ===Drink=== Drinking water is usually provided by guides or at villages along the route. Water from streams should be treated before use. Carrying a reusable water bottle is recommended, especially during the hotter months. ===Sleep=== Most treks include an overnight stay in Ban Nalan or another village along the route. Accommodation is generally simple, with mattresses and blankets provided. Travellers who are sensitive to cool temperatures may wish to bring a lightweight sleeping bag or sleeping sheet. Reservations are normally handled by the trekking operator. ===Climate=== The climate is tropical, with a dry season from roughly November to April and a rainy season from May to October. The trail can be walked year-round, but conditions are generally easier during the dry season. During the rainy season, waterproof clothing and extra care on slippery sections are advisable. ==Walk== {{RouteSection|name=Day one: Ban Chalemsouk to Ban Nalan|duration=5-6 hr}} The trail begins at Ban Chalemsouk, a Khmu village approximately 20 km from [[Luang Namtha]]. From here the trail ascends through a 10–20-year-old secondary forest until emerging into the upland rice fields of the village. The path offers great views as it levels out along a ridge before re-entering the forest. The trees here are older and support a wide range of animal and plant life. Your guide will explain some of the natural history of the area you are hiking through. A [[Lao]]-style picnic lunch is eaten along the way, either in the forest or in the shade of a farmer's hut. In the afternoon, the trail enters the community forest of Ban Nalan. As the trail begins to descend to the village, it passes a small clearing which served as a gun position during the early 1960s, when [[Pathet Lao]] revolutionaries and Royalist forces fought in the area. * {{listing | name=Ban Nalan | content=On the banks of the Nam Ha River, Ban Nalan is a Khmu village of approximately 35 families. While there you will see evidence of traditional Khmu culture, such as their method of pounding rice and the weaving of distinctive baskets. Trekkers stay in a lodge overlooking the Nam Ha River. The evening meal is usually eaten with a prominent member of the village, and afterwards visitors have the opportunity to spend the evening with villagers, exchanging information about themselves and learning about Khmu life and culture. Visitors should ask permission before taking close-up photographs of people. }} {{RouteSection|name=Day two: Ban Nalan to Ban Namlue|duration=6-7 hr}} The second morning is a pleasant walk following the Nam Ha River. Here the forest varies from stands of large hardwoods to new growths of bamboo. On the way it passes through the village of Ban Nalan Tai (South Ban Nalan) and the open cultivated areas of the Lanten village of Ban Namkoy. Lunch is eaten in one of the houses of this village. Next, the trail leaves the river and climbs for a couple of hours. This is the most challenging section of the trail, but also the most beautiful, as it passes through the least disturbed forest of the trip. Trees up to four or five hundred years old create a dense canopy that provides a habitat for many birds. Pause quietly for a minute or two and you will hear the forest come alive with the sounds of birds and insects. From the top of the ridge there are spectacular views to the north, with Luang Namtha visible in the distance. The final descent takes you past mountain rice fields and cultivated areas of the mixed Lanten and Khmu village of Ban Namlue. The trail here can be steep and slippery in places, so take your time, especially after rainfall. The trail ends at the Lanten village of Ban Namlue. Trekkers return to Luang Namtha by tuk-tuk towards the end of the afternoon. * {{listing | name=Ban Namkoy and Ban Namlue | content=Ban Namkoy is a Lanten (also known as Lao Huay) village, while Ban Namlue is a mixed [[Lanten]] and Khmu village. During the day most adults will be away working in their rice fields, but trekkers are often invited into villagers' houses for refreshments and, in Ban Namlue, there may be opportunities to purchase traditional Lanten handicrafts. }} ==Stay safe== Some sections of the trail can be steep and slippery, especially after rain. Follow the advice of your guide and take extra care on descents. The trail passes through the Nam Ha National Protected Area. Hunting and the purchase or consumption of wildlife products contribute to the decline of native species and should be avoided. ==Go next== Trekkers return to [[Luang Namtha]] at the end of the second day. From there, it is possible to continue to other destinations in [[Northern Laos]] or to undertake one of the other ecotourism treks in the Nam Ha National Protected Area. {{outlineitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} mxjy99s0hs0u1oe5izu10vi112wheh9 0 3121 5289186 5238977 2026-06-07T19:08:53Z Surajr7 2325324 5289186 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Beaune banner.jpg|unesco=yes}} '''Beaune''' is a city in the [[Côte-d'Or]] department in [[Bourgogne-Franche-Comté]], [[France]]. Beaune has much to recommend as it is a bustling, wealthy, and charming place of pilgrimage for art lovers, wine lovers, and gastronomes. ==Understand== Beaune succeeded [[Dijon]] as capital of the Duchy of Burgundy in its glory days. Today, Dijon is again the capital of Burgundy, a much bigger city, and an important site of industry as well as culture. For the typical tourist, Beaune is a half-day town. The historic centre is charming and a pleasant place to walk around. The Hôtel-Dieu is a must-see but takes only about an hour or so. For the food and wine lover, there is not enough to time to spend in and around Beaune. Nearly every town along the Côte-d'Or has a fabulous restaurant and multiple places to taste wine. Even though the wine appellations in the Côte-d'Or are not far apart, the wines produced in relatively close appellations vary dramatically. The vineyards around Beaune form together with the historical centre of Dijon the [[world heritage site]] "Climats, terroirs of Burgundy". Beaune makes a good base for exploring other small wine towns in the Côte-d'Or. It is centrally located about halfway along the wine route, and other famous nearby wine towns like Montrachet, Pommard, and Nuits-Saint-Georges are all a short drive from Beaune. [[File:Hotel Dieu Beaune 2.jpg|thumb|Hôtel-Dieu]] ==Get in== ===By car=== Beaune is easily accessible by the motorways A6, A31, and A36 and is 2.5 h from [[Paris]] and 45 min from [[Lyon]]. ===By train=== There are regular trains departing from DIjon Gare to Beaune. It takes only 20 minutes and is one stop away; a one way ticket costs €8 (as of 2016). Beaune has a direct link from [[Paris]]-Bercy by Regional Express train (3½ hours). However, it is faster to take the TGV from Paris-Lyon to Dijon and connect to a local train (2½ hours). There are occasionally services from Paris-Lyon directly to Beaune, without the need to transfer. * {{go | name=Beaune railway station | alt=Gare de Beaune | url=https://www.sncf.com/fr/gares/beaune/OCE87713545 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2535260 | lastedit=2021-02-03 | content= }} ===By plane=== The nearest airports are in [[Dijon]] and [[Lyon]]. ==Get around== Beaune is a good city for walking. The old centre of town is compact and is surrounded by a ring street that follows the old city walls. Park in the old center of town and walk in. There are a number of parking lots on the ring roads. A car is required to explore the surrounding wine towns in the Côte-d'Or. ==See== [[File:Rogier van der Weyden - Beaune Altarpiece (1443).jpg|thumb|upright 2.0|Polyptych of the Apocalypse]] * {{see | name=The Hôtel-Dieu | alt=Hospices de Beaune | url=http://www.hospices-de-beaune.com/ | email=hospices.beaune@wanadoo.fr | address=Rue de l'Hôtel-Dieu | lat=47.02229 | long=4.8368 | directions= | phone=+33 3 80 24 45 00 | tollfree= | fax=+33 3 80 24 45 99 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1284848 | content=A former almshouse, a hospital and refuge for the poor, founded in 1443. It is now a museum and features the ''Polyptych of the Apocalypse'' by Rogier van der Weyden and is a stunning example of Burgundian architecture. }} ==Do== Visit some of the local wineries, and indulge in a tasting. * {{see | name=Marché aux Vins | url=http://www.marcheauxvins.com/index.html | email=marcheauxvins@kriter.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 3 80 25 08 20 | tollfree= | fax=+33 3 80 25 08 21 | hours=Open all year, 7 days a week (except 25 December and 1 January) from 09:30 to 11:45 and 14:00 to 17:45. From July 1st to August 31st, open from 09:30 to 17:45 | price=€10 per person | content= }} * {{do | name=VisioTrain 2000 | url=http://www.visiotrain2000.com/US/index.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An open train with tyres that takes visitors on a tour around all the city's primary attractions. Audio commentary is played in the carriages with various languages available, including English and French. The full ride takes about 50 minutes, departing in front of the Hotel-Dieu at specific times throughout the day. }} * {{do | name=Burgundy Evasion Bike Tours | alt= | url=http://www.bourgogne-evasion.fr | email=info@bourgogne-evasion.fr | address=8, hameau du Chateau 71150 Rully | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+33 664 688 357 | fax= | hours=09:000-18:00 | price=from €32 | content=Travel agency specialized in bike and wine tours in Burgundy. Guided bike tours depart from Beaune every day. They also provide bicycle rentals. }} * {{see | name=La Moutarderie Fallot | alt= | url=https://www.fallot.com/en/ | email=moutarde@fallot.com | address=31 Rue du Faubourg Bretonniere | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 3 80 22 10 02 | tollfree= | hours=09:00 to 16:00 | price= | lastedit=2020-05-19 | content=A family-owned mustard facility, in the Fallot family since 1840. }} ==Buy== There is an outdoor market every Saturday morning. A wide variety of goods, including food, is available at this market. Note that the city is very crowded on market days. There is a Leclerc hypermarket on the outskirts of town, close to the exit of the A6. ==Eat== There are many good restaurants in Beaune. Classic Burgundian dishes include beef bourguignon, coq au vin, oeufs meurette, escargot, and Époisses cheese. * {{eat | name=Le Conty | url= | email= | address=5 rue Felix Ziem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 3 80 22 63 94 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=3-course menu with wine €25 | content=A good brasserie, with terrasse for the summer, and a caveau for the winter. }} ==Drink== The local wines: the reds are all pinot noir and the whites are almost all chardonnay (the exception is Aligote, which is usually mixed with crème de cassis to make a kir). ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Carline | alt= | url=http://www.carline-beaune.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=800 metres from the centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-02 | content=3-star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Panorama | alt= | url=http://www.le-panorama.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in vineyards, near the historic centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-02 | content=3-star hotel. }} ==Go next== {{usablecity}} {{geo|47.025|4.8397}} {{IsPartOf|Côte-d'Or}} s8533k79h2y8z8efyxrq8ravbotf6hi 5289271 5289186 2026-06-07T23:49:02Z Ikan Kekek 36420 That image is much bigger, but this looks better as a thumbnail on the page, as the other image is so dark. Undid revision [[Special:Diff/5289186|5289186]] by [[Special:Contributions/Surajr7|Surajr7]] ([[User talk:Surajr7|talk]]) 5289271 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Beaune banner.jpg|unesco=yes}} '''Beaune''' is a city in the [[Côte-d'Or]] department in [[Bourgogne-Franche-Comté]], [[France]]. Beaune has much to recommend as it is a bustling, wealthy, and charming place of pilgrimage for art lovers, wine lovers, and gastronomes. ==Understand== Beaune succeeded [[Dijon]] as capital of the Duchy of Burgundy in its glory days. Today, Dijon is again the capital of Burgundy, a much bigger city, and an important site of industry as well as culture. For the typical tourist, Beaune is a half-day town. The historic centre is charming and a pleasant place to walk around. The Hôtel-Dieu is a must-see but takes only about an hour or so. For the food and wine lover, there is not enough to time to spend in and around Beaune. Nearly every town along the Côte-d'Or has a fabulous restaurant and multiple places to taste wine. Even though the wine appellations in the Côte-d'Or are not far apart, the wines produced in relatively close appellations vary dramatically. The vineyards around Beaune form together with the historical centre of Dijon the [[world heritage site]] "Climats, terroirs of Burgundy". Beaune makes a good base for exploring other small wine towns in the Côte-d'Or. It is centrally located about halfway along the wine route, and other famous nearby wine towns like Montrachet, Pommard, and Nuits-Saint-Georges are all a short drive from Beaune. [[File:Hotel Dieu Beaune 2.jpg|thumb|Hôtel-Dieu]] ==Get in== ===By car=== Beaune is easily accessible by the motorways A6, A31, and A36 and is 2.5 h from [[Paris]] and 45 min from [[Lyon]]. ===By train=== There are regular trains departing from DIjon Gare to Beaune. It takes only 20 minutes and is one stop away; a one way ticket costs €8 (as of 2016). Beaune has a direct link from [[Paris]]-Bercy by Regional Express train (3½ hours). However, it is faster to take the TGV from Paris-Lyon to Dijon and connect to a local train (2½ hours). There are occasionally services from Paris-Lyon directly to Beaune, without the need to transfer. * {{go | name=Beaune railway station | alt=Gare de Beaune | url=https://www.sncf.com/fr/gares/beaune/OCE87713545 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2535260 | lastedit=2021-02-03 | content= }} ===By plane=== The nearest airports are in [[Dijon]] and [[Lyon]]. ==Get around== Beaune is a good city for walking. The old centre of town is compact and is surrounded by a ring street that follows the old city walls. Park in the old center of town and walk in. There are a number of parking lots on the ring roads. A car is required to explore the surrounding wine towns in the Côte-d'Or. ==See== [[File:Rogier van der Weyden 001.jpg|thumb|upright 2.0|Polyptych of the Apocalypse]] * {{see | name=The Hôtel-Dieu | alt=Hospices de Beaune | url=http://www.hospices-de-beaune.com/ | email=hospices.beaune@wanadoo.fr | address=Rue de l'Hôtel-Dieu | lat=47.02229 | long=4.8368 | directions= | phone=+33 3 80 24 45 00 | tollfree= | fax=+33 3 80 24 45 99 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1284848 | content=A former almshouse, a hospital and refuge for the poor, founded in 1443. It is now a museum and features the ''Polyptych of the Apocalypse'' by Rogier van der Weyden and is a stunning example of Burgundian architecture. }} ==Do== Visit some of the local wineries, and indulge in a tasting. * {{see | name=Marché aux Vins | url=http://www.marcheauxvins.com/index.html | email=marcheauxvins@kriter.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 3 80 25 08 20 | tollfree= | fax=+33 3 80 25 08 21 | hours=Open all year, 7 days a week (except 25 December and 1 January) from 09:30 to 11:45 and 14:00 to 17:45. From July 1st to August 31st, open from 09:30 to 17:45 | price=€10 per person | content= }} * {{do | name=VisioTrain 2000 | url=http://www.visiotrain2000.com/US/index.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An open train with tyres that takes visitors on a tour around all the city's primary attractions. Audio commentary is played in the carriages with various languages available, including English and French. The full ride takes about 50 minutes, departing in front of the Hotel-Dieu at specific times throughout the day. }} * {{do | name=Burgundy Evasion Bike Tours | alt= | url=http://www.bourgogne-evasion.fr | email=info@bourgogne-evasion.fr | address=8, hameau du Chateau 71150 Rully | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+33 664 688 357 | fax= | hours=09:000-18:00 | price=from €32 | content=Travel agency specialized in bike and wine tours in Burgundy. Guided bike tours depart from Beaune every day. They also provide bicycle rentals. }} * {{see | name=La Moutarderie Fallot | alt= | url=https://www.fallot.com/en/ | email=moutarde@fallot.com | address=31 Rue du Faubourg Bretonniere | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 3 80 22 10 02 | tollfree= | hours=09:00 to 16:00 | price= | lastedit=2020-05-19 | content=A family-owned mustard facility, in the Fallot family since 1840. }} ==Buy== There is an outdoor market every Saturday morning. A wide variety of goods, including food, is available at this market. Note that the city is very crowded on market days. There is a Leclerc hypermarket on the outskirts of town, close to the exit of the A6. ==Eat== There are many good restaurants in Beaune. Classic Burgundian dishes include beef bourguignon, coq au vin, oeufs meurette, escargot, and Époisses cheese. * {{eat | name=Le Conty | url= | email= | address=5 rue Felix Ziem | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 3 80 22 63 94 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=3-course menu with wine €25 | content=A good brasserie, with terrasse for the summer, and a caveau for the winter. }} ==Drink== The local wines: the reds are all pinot noir and the whites are almost all chardonnay (the exception is Aligote, which is usually mixed with crème de cassis to make a kir). ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Carline | alt= | url=http://www.carline-beaune.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=800 metres from the centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-02 | content=3-star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Panorama | alt= | url=http://www.le-panorama.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in vineyards, near the historic centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-02 | content=3-star hotel. }} ==Go next== {{usablecity}} {{geo|47.025|4.8397}} {{IsPartOf|Côte-d'Or}} gfrf48yds40km4swnx99l4b36f1g6ur 0 3659 5289315 5243762 2026-06-08T04:25:29Z Lazarus1255 2236161 /* Sleep */ Updated some links 5289315 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Siddharthanagar''' is a city in [[Rupandehi District]] in [[Western Nepal]]. ==Understand== Siddharthanagar - also known as Bhairahawa or Bhairawa - is a pleasant city of about 70,000 people on the Terai plains of Nepal. It is 265&nbsp;km (165 miles) west of the capital [[Kathmandu]] and three kilometers north of the [[India]]n border at [[Sunauli]]. Siddharthanagar is the main travel gateway to the Buddhist pilgrim's circuit of [[Lumbini]], [[Kapilvastu]] and [[Kathmandu]]). Hindu pilgrims also enter Nepal here on pilgrimages to [[Kathmandu]]'s Pashupatinath. Siddharthanagar is also a gateway to Nepal for overland travelers and backpackers heading for jungle and mountain treks, river rafting and other adventures. ===Climate=== Summer temperatures reach 35 to 38 Celsius (95-100 Fahrenheit). Winter temperatures are 9 to 23 Celsius (48-73 Fahrenheit). Monsoon rains usually start in June and continue into September. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Gautam Buddha Airport | alt={{IATA|BWA}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.505556 | long=83.416111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Gautam Buddha Airport | wikidata=Q3275873 | content=Siddharthanagar's airport is one of Nepal's busiest. Flights from Kathmandu take 35 minutes and cost about $200 for foreigners or $115 for nationals. 160 NRs airport tax applies to all domestic flights. Carriers include Buddha Air and Yeti Air. }} ===By bus=== '''From [[Delhi]]''' via ''[[Gorakhpur]]'' and ''[[Sunauli]]'' (Be sure to review warnings about scams at Sunauli border crossing.) 24 - 30 hours. '''From Kathmandu''' via ''[[Bharatpur]]'' -- also called ''Narayangarh'' or ''Narayanghat'' -- and ''Butwal''. 7 - 10 hours. '''From ''[[Pokhara]]''''' via ''[[Tansen]]'' and Butwal (potholed, windy road, but beautiful views) 5 - 6 hours. Also via Bharatpur and Butwal (better road conditions). 5 -6 hours. '''From ''[[Sauraha]]'' (Chitwan Jungle)''' Take local bus or jeep to ''Tadi Bazaar'' then intercity micro-bus/bus via Bharatpur and Butwal. Road is very good. 4-5 hours. ===By train=== '''From Delhi''' to ''[[Gorakhpur]]''. A broad gauge track goes to ''Nautanwa'' from Gorakhpur but trains are infrequent so travellers may prefer to hire a taxi directly to ''[[Sunauli]]'', taking about two hours. Or from Nautanwa take a taxi, bus or rickshaw to Sunauli (about 5 kilometres). Cross the border to Belahiya, Nepal and immigration formalities. Then take a bus, taxi or rickshaw on to Siddharthanagar (3&nbsp;km.). Total time approximately 12 - 18 hours. '''From ''[[Kolkata]]'' (Calcutta)''' via ''[[Patna]]'' and Gorakhpur, and from Gorakhpur as from Delhi, above. Total time approximately 10 - 12 hours. ==Get around== Rickshaws are a good option within the city, or walking. Expect to pay about 2 rupees per minute, depending on how many people you are or if you have a lot of cargo. Un-metered taxis are now common at the major intersections as well but prepare to bargain hard. Bicycles are an excellent way to tour the area. ==See== '''''[[Lumbini]] Garden''''' -- 22 kilometres from Siddharthanagar, the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha. The garden extends one kilometer east–west and 4 kilometers north–south with monasteries representing over twenty nations. There are abundant birds and even some wildlife. '''''Devedaha''''' -- 15&nbsp;km. northeast of Siddharthanagar near the village of ''Khairhani'', has archeological mounds associated with the ''Koliyas'', the maternal tribe of the Buddha. '''''Ramagram''''' 20 kilometers due east from Siddharthanagar and 4&nbsp;km south of the town of ''Parasi'' in ''Nawalparasi'' district. The remains of a ''stupa'' and monastery lie on the banks of the ''Jahari'' river near ''Kerwani'' village. The large stupa mound is about 30 ft high and 70 ft in diameter. Some have suggested that this was the center of the Koliya Kingdom. The Koliyas of ''Ramagram'' are listed among the eight tribes that received the corporeal relics of the Buddha at ''Kushinagar''. A Japanese funded memorial is located just to the west of the oxbow lake and a monastery is also planned. The all weather road to Ramgram is mostly unpaved and bumpy but passes through wonderful rural village scenes. '''''[[Kapilvastu]]''''' is the name of an ancient Kingdom of the ''Shakyas'' -- the royal family of Lord Buddha. It is an important part of the Buddhist Pilgrimage Circuit. ''Taulihawa'' -- administrative center of modern ''Kapilvastu District'' -- lies 40 kilometers west of Siddharthanagar or 18 kilometers from Lumbini. Many ancient archaeological sites are situated within 10 kilometers of Taulihawa. Local roads are in good condition. '''''Tribeni Ghat''''' -- a small and picturesque village by the ''Narayani'' River (known as the ''Gandak'' in India) and just across from ''[[Chitwan National Park]]''. An important historical, religious and cultural area due to the presence of the ancient ''Valmiki Ashram'' across the river and the auspiciousness of bathing at the ghats on the first day of ''Magh'' (approximately 15 January). Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims come to bathe on this holiday. Cross the river here to visit Valmiki which is believed to be where ''Prince Siddhartha'' got down from his horse ''Kantaka'' and strode off on foot and into the jungles in his search for answers. ==Do== *'''Village Tours'''. Several tour guide companies offer village tours, especially around Lumbini. However you can safely walk, bike, motorbike in villages in this area in daytime, unguided. *'''Bird Watching'''. In winter, local farmland is a mosaic of different crops and stubbles, marshes, irrigation channels, streams and ponds. Away from towns, scattered small villages often have large old trees used by roosting vultures and large water birds. Especially try wetland grassland areas north of Lumbini called ''Khadara Phanta'', particularly good for seeing the endangered ''Sarus Crane''. ''Jagdishpur Reservoir'' is another important bird area in Kapilvastu District about 40&nbsp;km NW of Lumbini. *'''Terai Trekking'''. A flatland version of mountain trekking. First performed in 1991 by two Peace Corps volunteers who walked from Siddharthanagar, to Trivenighat, and on to Chitwan, some 70 kilometers in three days via existing back roads, farm lands, forests and footpaths. It was their way of attempting to walk a Buddhist ''Via Dolorosa'' if you like, the path taken by Siddhartha who renounced his princely life at ''Tilaurakot'' and then walked and rode his steed Kantaka east into the jungles. Other versions could be day walks from Siddharthanagar to Lumbini and catching the bus back. ==Buy== *'''''Palpali'' Brass'''. Search the bazaar for good deals on brassware such as ''kuruwa's diwas'' and statuary still produced in Palpa ''([[Tansen]]'' in the hills north of Siddharthanagar. *'''''Dhakiya''''' -- Small round baskets with beautiful colors and designs woven from rice straw by local women. There is no established market for these, so don't forget to add a tip if they sell cheaply! *'''''Haat Bazaar''''' -- Siddharthanagar has one of the best weekly bazaars. If it walks, talks, squeaks or squawks it can be found here. They are held Thursdays and Sundays, becoming active around 11AM or noon and continuing until dark. Located about 300 meters south from Pawan Hotel, off Paklihawa Road, next to the CDO's (chief district officer) office. ==Eat== * Locally-famous ''Kasturi Pure Vegetarian Restaurant'' closed in 2001, but the head chef only crossed the street to ''Pawan Hotel'' (see above). * ''Pawan Misthaan Bhandar'' (sweet shop) located in front of Pawan Hotel has a wide selection of sweets, ''dahi'' (yogurt) and ''paneer''. You can also get South Indian fixed meals, ''puri subji'' breakfasts, and other Indian meals and snack there. * Also see Hotels Shambala, Lumbini Pagoda, Shantanu and Yeti, above. *{{eat | name=Hotel Glasgow | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71-523737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== They usually drink homemade alcohol. It's quite popular among the people. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Everest | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bank Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71-520317 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Has good, clean, modern rooms for NRs. 600/800. They often give a discount. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Shambala | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bank Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71- 21837, +977 71-520167 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Has rooms with common bath for NRs. 350, with private bath for NRs. 450/550, and with air-coolers and hot water for NRs. 1200/1400. Restaurant serves South Asian and Chinese food. One of the few restaurants serving ice cream in the hot summer. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Lumbini Pagoda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71 -521837 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Just beside the new Bus Park and half a km south of Bank Street has a very nice garden with rooms starting at 400 NRs. Nice restaurant and serves in the garden as well. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nansc | alt= | url=[https://www.nanschotel.com/ | email=info@hotelnansc.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71 524701, +977 71 524421, +977 71 524376 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Just opened in 2011, in Siddharthanagar and Oh Ho, the first with a swimming pool! Nearly Olympic size! Located just south of Devkota Chowk- Sunauli Road. Very fine Indian and continental restaurant, meeting facilities. Expect to pay a lot for a room there. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pawan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=One of the newer hotel entrants and located on Narayana Path 50 meters south of Bank Road intersection. It has clean rooms for $25/30 and $35/40 with A/C. They often give a discount. It has an excellent restaurant run by the chef of the former ''Kasturi Pure Vegetarian Restaurant'' serving Indian, tandoori, Chinese and some continental. Dishes begin around 60 NRs. If you ask politely they may even make you a non-menu treat the ''Kasturi Special Pulau''. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Shantanu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71- 521545 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=1/2&nbsp;km north of Bank Street has clean rooms for $15/$20 USD and $20/25 for A/C. The restaurant serves good Indian, Chinese and some continental fare. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Yeti | alt= | url= | email= | address=New Road and Parasi Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71 - 520551 | tollfree= | fax=+977 71- 520893 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=One of the oldest hotels but is a well-managed/well maintained place that has comfortable rooms for $25/30 and $35/40 with A/C. They often give a discount. Being on one of the main crossroads, so it can be noisy in the early morning. It has a very good restaurant that serves Indian vegetarian and ''tandoori'', Chinese and some continental. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Himalaya Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=New Road/By Pass Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71- 520347 | tollfree= | fax=+977 71-521540 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=One of the oldest hotels in Siddharthanagar is a bit run down with rooms with A/C and bath for $20/24. They often give a discount. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nirvana | url=http://nirvanaluxury.com/ | email=sales@nirvana.com.np | address= | lat= | long= | directions=About .5&nbsp;km southwest of Hotel Pawan, on Paklihawa Rd | phone=+977 71-520837 | tollfree= | fax=+977 71-521262 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=An upscale, three-star hotel with lovely gardens and Newari architecture. It has clean, A/C rooms for $50/60. }} * {{sleep | name=Shree Pashupati Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Narayana Path | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=About a 10-minute walk from the Siddharthanagar bus stand, is a recommended budget place with rooms for $2. }} *{{sleep | name=Summerland Resort Hotel | url= | email= | address=Ward #3 Manigram | lat=27.6216327 | long=83.4710392 | directions=12 kilometers directly north of Siddharthanagar | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=It's a bit out of the way but it's got a big swimming pool! }} ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Western_Tarai}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|27.5000|83.4500}} pcge654yvpio63xum7cdkwlpcwc4txz 5289316 5289315 2026-06-08T04:26:04Z Lazarus1255 2236161 /* Sleep */ 5289316 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Siddharthanagar''' is a city in [[Rupandehi District]] in [[Western Nepal]]. ==Understand== Siddharthanagar - also known as Bhairahawa or Bhairawa - is a pleasant city of about 70,000 people on the Terai plains of Nepal. It is 265&nbsp;km (165 miles) west of the capital [[Kathmandu]] and three kilometers north of the [[India]]n border at [[Sunauli]]. Siddharthanagar is the main travel gateway to the Buddhist pilgrim's circuit of [[Lumbini]], [[Kapilvastu]] and [[Kathmandu]]). Hindu pilgrims also enter Nepal here on pilgrimages to [[Kathmandu]]'s Pashupatinath. Siddharthanagar is also a gateway to Nepal for overland travelers and backpackers heading for jungle and mountain treks, river rafting and other adventures. ===Climate=== Summer temperatures reach 35 to 38 Celsius (95-100 Fahrenheit). Winter temperatures are 9 to 23 Celsius (48-73 Fahrenheit). Monsoon rains usually start in June and continue into September. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Gautam Buddha Airport | alt={{IATA|BWA}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=27.505556 | long=83.416111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Gautam Buddha Airport | wikidata=Q3275873 | content=Siddharthanagar's airport is one of Nepal's busiest. Flights from Kathmandu take 35 minutes and cost about $200 for foreigners or $115 for nationals. 160 NRs airport tax applies to all domestic flights. Carriers include Buddha Air and Yeti Air. }} ===By bus=== '''From [[Delhi]]''' via ''[[Gorakhpur]]'' and ''[[Sunauli]]'' (Be sure to review warnings about scams at Sunauli border crossing.) 24 - 30 hours. '''From Kathmandu''' via ''[[Bharatpur]]'' -- also called ''Narayangarh'' or ''Narayanghat'' -- and ''Butwal''. 7 - 10 hours. '''From ''[[Pokhara]]''''' via ''[[Tansen]]'' and Butwal (potholed, windy road, but beautiful views) 5 - 6 hours. Also via Bharatpur and Butwal (better road conditions). 5 -6 hours. '''From ''[[Sauraha]]'' (Chitwan Jungle)''' Take local bus or jeep to ''Tadi Bazaar'' then intercity micro-bus/bus via Bharatpur and Butwal. Road is very good. 4-5 hours. ===By train=== '''From Delhi''' to ''[[Gorakhpur]]''. A broad gauge track goes to ''Nautanwa'' from Gorakhpur but trains are infrequent so travellers may prefer to hire a taxi directly to ''[[Sunauli]]'', taking about two hours. Or from Nautanwa take a taxi, bus or rickshaw to Sunauli (about 5 kilometres). Cross the border to Belahiya, Nepal and immigration formalities. Then take a bus, taxi or rickshaw on to Siddharthanagar (3&nbsp;km.). Total time approximately 12 - 18 hours. '''From ''[[Kolkata]]'' (Calcutta)''' via ''[[Patna]]'' and Gorakhpur, and from Gorakhpur as from Delhi, above. Total time approximately 10 - 12 hours. ==Get around== Rickshaws are a good option within the city, or walking. Expect to pay about 2 rupees per minute, depending on how many people you are or if you have a lot of cargo. Un-metered taxis are now common at the major intersections as well but prepare to bargain hard. Bicycles are an excellent way to tour the area. ==See== '''''[[Lumbini]] Garden''''' -- 22 kilometres from Siddharthanagar, the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha. The garden extends one kilometer east–west and 4 kilometers north–south with monasteries representing over twenty nations. There are abundant birds and even some wildlife. '''''Devedaha''''' -- 15&nbsp;km. northeast of Siddharthanagar near the village of ''Khairhani'', has archeological mounds associated with the ''Koliyas'', the maternal tribe of the Buddha. '''''Ramagram''''' 20 kilometers due east from Siddharthanagar and 4&nbsp;km south of the town of ''Parasi'' in ''Nawalparasi'' district. The remains of a ''stupa'' and monastery lie on the banks of the ''Jahari'' river near ''Kerwani'' village. The large stupa mound is about 30 ft high and 70 ft in diameter. Some have suggested that this was the center of the Koliya Kingdom. The Koliyas of ''Ramagram'' are listed among the eight tribes that received the corporeal relics of the Buddha at ''Kushinagar''. A Japanese funded memorial is located just to the west of the oxbow lake and a monastery is also planned. The all weather road to Ramgram is mostly unpaved and bumpy but passes through wonderful rural village scenes. '''''[[Kapilvastu]]''''' is the name of an ancient Kingdom of the ''Shakyas'' -- the royal family of Lord Buddha. It is an important part of the Buddhist Pilgrimage Circuit. ''Taulihawa'' -- administrative center of modern ''Kapilvastu District'' -- lies 40 kilometers west of Siddharthanagar or 18 kilometers from Lumbini. Many ancient archaeological sites are situated within 10 kilometers of Taulihawa. Local roads are in good condition. '''''Tribeni Ghat''''' -- a small and picturesque village by the ''Narayani'' River (known as the ''Gandak'' in India) and just across from ''[[Chitwan National Park]]''. An important historical, religious and cultural area due to the presence of the ancient ''Valmiki Ashram'' across the river and the auspiciousness of bathing at the ghats on the first day of ''Magh'' (approximately 15 January). Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims come to bathe on this holiday. Cross the river here to visit Valmiki which is believed to be where ''Prince Siddhartha'' got down from his horse ''Kantaka'' and strode off on foot and into the jungles in his search for answers. ==Do== *'''Village Tours'''. Several tour guide companies offer village tours, especially around Lumbini. However you can safely walk, bike, motorbike in villages in this area in daytime, unguided. *'''Bird Watching'''. In winter, local farmland is a mosaic of different crops and stubbles, marshes, irrigation channels, streams and ponds. Away from towns, scattered small villages often have large old trees used by roosting vultures and large water birds. Especially try wetland grassland areas north of Lumbini called ''Khadara Phanta'', particularly good for seeing the endangered ''Sarus Crane''. ''Jagdishpur Reservoir'' is another important bird area in Kapilvastu District about 40&nbsp;km NW of Lumbini. *'''Terai Trekking'''. A flatland version of mountain trekking. First performed in 1991 by two Peace Corps volunteers who walked from Siddharthanagar, to Trivenighat, and on to Chitwan, some 70 kilometers in three days via existing back roads, farm lands, forests and footpaths. It was their way of attempting to walk a Buddhist ''Via Dolorosa'' if you like, the path taken by Siddhartha who renounced his princely life at ''Tilaurakot'' and then walked and rode his steed Kantaka east into the jungles. Other versions could be day walks from Siddharthanagar to Lumbini and catching the bus back. ==Buy== *'''''Palpali'' Brass'''. Search the bazaar for good deals on brassware such as ''kuruwa's diwas'' and statuary still produced in Palpa ''([[Tansen]]'' in the hills north of Siddharthanagar. *'''''Dhakiya''''' -- Small round baskets with beautiful colors and designs woven from rice straw by local women. There is no established market for these, so don't forget to add a tip if they sell cheaply! *'''''Haat Bazaar''''' -- Siddharthanagar has one of the best weekly bazaars. If it walks, talks, squeaks or squawks it can be found here. They are held Thursdays and Sundays, becoming active around 11AM or noon and continuing until dark. Located about 300 meters south from Pawan Hotel, off Paklihawa Road, next to the CDO's (chief district officer) office. ==Eat== * Locally-famous ''Kasturi Pure Vegetarian Restaurant'' closed in 2001, but the head chef only crossed the street to ''Pawan Hotel'' (see above). * ''Pawan Misthaan Bhandar'' (sweet shop) located in front of Pawan Hotel has a wide selection of sweets, ''dahi'' (yogurt) and ''paneer''. You can also get South Indian fixed meals, ''puri subji'' breakfasts, and other Indian meals and snack there. * Also see Hotels Shambala, Lumbini Pagoda, Shantanu and Yeti, above. *{{eat | name=Hotel Glasgow | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71-523737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== They usually drink homemade alcohol. It's quite popular among the people. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Everest | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bank Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71-520317 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Has good, clean, modern rooms for NRs. 600/800. They often give a discount. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Shambala | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bank Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71- 21837, +977 71-520167 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Has rooms with common bath for NRs. 350, with private bath for NRs. 450/550, and with air-coolers and hot water for NRs. 1200/1400. Restaurant serves South Asian and Chinese food. One of the few restaurants serving ice cream in the hot summer. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Lumbini Pagoda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71 -521837 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Just beside the new Bus Park and half a km south of Bank Street has a very nice garden with rooms starting at 400 NRs. Nice restaurant and serves in the garden as well. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nansc | alt= | url=https://www.nanschotel.com/ | email=info@hotelnansc.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71 524701, +977 71 524421, +977 71 524376 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Just opened in 2011, in Siddharthanagar and Oh Ho, the first with a swimming pool! Nearly Olympic size! Located just south of Devkota Chowk- Sunauli Road. Very fine Indian and continental restaurant, meeting facilities. Expect to pay a lot for a room there. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pawan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=One of the newer hotel entrants and located on Narayana Path 50 meters south of Bank Road intersection. It has clean rooms for $25/30 and $35/40 with A/C. They often give a discount. It has an excellent restaurant run by the chef of the former ''Kasturi Pure Vegetarian Restaurant'' serving Indian, tandoori, Chinese and some continental. Dishes begin around 60 NRs. If you ask politely they may even make you a non-menu treat the ''Kasturi Special Pulau''. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Shantanu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71- 521545 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=1/2&nbsp;km north of Bank Street has clean rooms for $15/$20 USD and $20/25 for A/C. The restaurant serves good Indian, Chinese and some continental fare. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Yeti | alt= | url= | email= | address=New Road and Parasi Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71 - 520551 | tollfree= | fax=+977 71- 520893 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=One of the oldest hotels but is a well-managed/well maintained place that has comfortable rooms for $25/30 and $35/40 with A/C. They often give a discount. Being on one of the main crossroads, so it can be noisy in the early morning. It has a very good restaurant that serves Indian vegetarian and ''tandoori'', Chinese and some continental. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Himalaya Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=New Road/By Pass Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 71- 520347 | tollfree= | fax=+977 71-521540 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=One of the oldest hotels in Siddharthanagar is a bit run down with rooms with A/C and bath for $20/24. They often give a discount. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nirvana | url=http://nirvanaluxury.com/ | email=sales@nirvana.com.np | address= | lat= | long= | directions=About .5&nbsp;km southwest of Hotel Pawan, on Paklihawa Rd | phone=+977 71-520837 | tollfree= | fax=+977 71-521262 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=An upscale, three-star hotel with lovely gardens and Newari architecture. It has clean, A/C rooms for $50/60. }} * {{sleep | name=Shree Pashupati Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Narayana Path | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+977 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=About a 10-minute walk from the Siddharthanagar bus stand, is a recommended budget place with rooms for $2. }} *{{sleep | name=Summerland Resort Hotel | url= | email= | address=Ward #3 Manigram | lat=27.6216327 | long=83.4710392 | directions=12 kilometers directly north of Siddharthanagar | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=It's a bit out of the way but it's got a big swimming pool! }} ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Western_Tarai}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|27.5000|83.4500}} k4df7qx0t1jjpuvdutcjj2h2w4i1mkh 0 4356 5289107 5287296 2026-06-07T15:52:32Z NewHikaru07 2063662 5289107 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Trebinje_banner.jpg|caption=Trebinje River in Herzegovina}} '''Bosnia and Herzegovina''' ([[Bosnian phrasebook|Bosnian]]: ''Bosna i Hercegovina'', Босна и Херцеговина, usually shortened to ''BiH'') is a European country on the [[Balkans|Balkan Peninsula]]. Mostly mountainous, it has access to a tiny portion of the Adriatic Sea coastline in the south. Visitors find well-restored historic cities, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, bustling city life and medieval monuments. ==Regions== Bosnia denotes the much larger northern region, comprising several geographic/historical subregions, and Herzegovina is the fairly compact southern part of the country. Here is a traveler-friendly division of the country based on traditional regions (and subregions): {{Regionlist | regionmap=Bosnia and Herzegovina Regions map.png | regionmapsize=430px | regionmaptext=Map of Bosnia and Herzegovina with travel regions colour-coded | region1name=[[Bosanska Krajina]] | region1color=#71B37B | region1description=northwestern part of the region of Bosnia, "hugged" by [[Croatia]] | region2name=[[Central Bosnia]] | region2color=#77A3C0 | region2description= a mountainous area with several basins and valleys in the mountains | region3name=[[Herzegovina]] | region3color=#578E86 | region3description= south of country, traditionally inhabited by Croats mostly and the only region with coastal access. | region4name= [[Northeastern Bosnia]] | region4color=#B097B0 | region4description= | region5name= [[Posavina]] | region5color=#C8BEB7 | region5description=a northern part of the region of Bosnia, along the Sava River, reaching into the Pannonian basin | region6name= [[Sarajevo Region]] | region6color=#9DB28E | region6description=An eastern part of the region of Bosnia, containing the country's capital and environs }} ==Cities== <!-- capital top, alphabetise the rest 9 only please--> * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Sarajevo]]|wikidata=Q11194}} — the national capital; a cosmopolitan European city with a unique Eastern twist as can be seen in its vast diversity of architectural styles * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Banja Luka]]|wikidata=Q131127}} — the second largest city, serving as the ''de facto'' capital of ''Republika Srpska'', with some historical sights and a rich nightlife * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bihać]]|wikidata=Q204434}} — city near Croatian border, surrounded by an impressive nature preserve. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jajce]]|wikidata=Q258429}} — a small city with a beautiful waterfall and number of historical attractions dotted around its centre * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mostar]]|wikidata=Q93347}} — a nice old town on the Neretva River, symbolised by its medieval bridge * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Neum]]|wikidata=Q320623}} — the only coastal town, with sandy beaches backed by steep hills * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Tuzla]]|wikidata=Q174684}} — third largest city with much industry, though has a lovely old town and monuments to the brutal war too * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Teslic]]|wikidata=Q180753}} — а health spa resort with the biggest tourist capacity in the country * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Zenica]]|wikidata=Q184046}} — city with an Ottoman old quarter ==Other destinations== * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Kozara]]|wikidata=Q2418337}} — national park in the north-west with dense forests and hilly meadows, a hiking and hunting destination. * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Međugorje]]|wikidata=Q94950}} — inland town between mountains with a mild Mediterranean climate, but perhaps best known due to claims of apparitions of the Virgin Mary to six locals. * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Srebrenica]]|wikidata=Q156053}} — small town in the north-east with beautiful nature, but best known as the site of a genocidal massacre during the Bosnian War. ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationBosniaAndHerzegovina.png}} ===Meaning of "Bosnia" and "Herzegovina"=== The first thing to grasp is that while ''Bosnia'' and ''Herzegovina'' is commonly seen as a politically divided nation, and as a unique kind of a federal country, comprising two political units (mainly...), these units are decidedly ''not'' "Bosnia" and "Herzegovina". Not only are the units (which are constitutionally labelled as "entities") not named "Bosnia" and "Herzegovina"—they don't even roughly correlate to these terms. Regardless, Bosnia and Herzegovina very much still is "Bosnia plus Herzegovina", as these names denote traditional, historical, regions that comprise the entire country's territory. ===Political subdivision=== Constitutionally, the country is divided into two "entities" (they're the easiest to compare to federal units): *'''Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina''' (''FBiH'') with a predominant Bosniak/Croatian population *'''Republika Srpska''' (''RS'', literally ''Serbian Republic/Republic of Serbs'') with a Serbian majority population Territorially, they take up portions of both the region of Bosnia and the region of Herzegovina. Each has its own capital, government, president, parliament, and police departments. Until 2006, Republika Srpska even had its own armed forces. Along with the two entities, there's a third something: The District of Brčko is a small area within Posavina, that functions as a condominium of the two entities. {{infobox|''Bosnia and Herzegovina'' vs. the<br /> ''Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina''|Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a country, is not explicitly federal. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as one of the two entities, has "Federation" in its name because it comprises '''ten cantons'''. Each canton has a cantonal government with a prime minister, alongside various agencies (such as tourist boards), etc. ''It is these ten cantons that are in a federation'' and not the two entities. Unlike FBiH, Republika Srpska does not have cantons. }} {{infobox|No national tourist board|There are several official tourism associations operating in BiH, but none at the national level. At the entity level, there is only the [http://www.turizamrs.org Tourism organisation of Republika Srpska]. At the canton level (FBiH does not have its tourist board), each canton should ostensibly have its tourist board, but most are either defunct or simply don't have a website; the operational ones are: * [http://www.sarajevo-tourism.com Tourism Association of Sarajevo Canton], which promotes tourism in and around Sarajevo * [http://www.hercegovina.ba Tourist Board of HNC], which promotes tourism in the FBiH part of [[Herzegovina]] }} ===BiH and conflict=== The native Muslim population is referred to as Bosniaks, as a distinct ethnic group. Bosnia's Catholics and Orthodox Christians historically looked up to Croatia and Serbia respectively for guidance and as the parent country and both had aspirations for political union with either Croatia or Serbia once the Yugoslavian union began to fall apart in the early 1990s. This spelled disaster for the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, resulting in a bloody civil war fought between all three groups. In the end the Bosnian-Croatian alliance fought the Serbian forces on the ground whilst NATO attacked the Bosnian Serbs from the air, causing a military defeat for the Serbs. A peace treaty followed, with the detailed scrutiny of the U.S. Clinton administration helping seal the deal. The result was that Bosnia and Herzegovina would be a federation of sorts, comprising a Bosnian-Croatian unit and a Serbian unit. Bosnia and Herzegovina functions as one country with two or even three different parts. However, the central government lies in Sarajevo and there is one common currency, the convertible marka, although there are two sets of banknotes, with distinct designs for the Federation and the Republic of Srpska, valid countrywide. The currency was named after and was pegged one-to-one to the Deutschmark (German currency prior to the euro). ===History=== 9 May 1945: End of World War II (National Holiday) '''National holiday in Federation of BiH''' : 25 November: Bosnia and Herzegovina's declaration of sovereignty in October 1991, was followed by a declaration of independence from the former Yugoslavia on 3 March 1992 after a referendum boycotted by ethnic Serbs. This national holiday is not commemorated in the RS. '''National holiday in Republika Srpska''' : 9 January: The Day of the Republic. On 9 January 1992, the Bosnian Serb Assembly adopted a declaration on the Proclamation of the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In August 1992, the reference to Bosnia and Herzegovina was dropped from the name, and it became "Republika Srpska". '''Independence''': 1 March 1992 (from Yugoslavia; referendum for independence was completed 1 March 1992; independence was declared 3 March 1992) The Bosnian Serbs, supported by neighbouring Serbia and Montenegro, responded with armed resistance aimed at partitioning the republic along ethnic lines and joining Serb-held areas together to form a "greater Serbia". In March 1994, Bosniaks and Croatians reduced the number of warring factions from three to two by signing an agreement creating a joint Bosniak-Croatian Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On 21 November 1995, in Dayton, Ohio, the warring parties signed a peace agreement that brought to a halt the three bloody years of ethno-religious civil strife (the final agreement was signed in Paris on 14 December 1995). '''Constitution''' : the Dayton Agreement, reached at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, United States, on 21 November 1995, and signed in Paris on 14 December 1995, included a new constitution now in force;each of the entities also has its own constitution. [[File:Map Bih entities.png|thumb|right|Politically, BiH consists of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (blue), Republika Srpska (pink) and Brčko District (yellow)]] The Dayton Agreement retained Bosnia and Herzegovina's international boundaries and created a joint multi-ethnic and democratic government. This national government was charged with conducting foreign, economic, and fiscal policy. Also recognised was a second tier of government comprised of two entities roughly equal in size: the Bosniak/Croat Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Bosnian Serb-led Republika Srpska (RS). The Federation and RS governments are charged with overseeing internal functions. In 1995–1996, a NATO-led international peacekeeping force (IFOR) of 60,000 troops served in Bosnia to implement and monitor the military aspects of the agreement. IFOR was succeeded by a smaller, NATO-led Stabilisation Force (SFOR) whose mission is to deter renewed hostilities. SFOR was shut down at the end of 2004. Some foreign troops remained until at least 2013. ===Culture=== [[File:Travnik Panorama 1.JPG|thumb|300px|[[Travnik]] panorama]] Bosniaks, Croatians and Serbians form the largest ethnic groups in the country. Since the break-up of Yugoslavia, ''Bosniak'' has replaced ''Muslim'' as an ethnic term in part to avoid confusion with the religious term Muslim — an adherent of Islam. Ethnicity and religion mostly overlap; with Muslims (mostly Bosniaks), Roman Catholic Christians (mostly Croats) and Orthodox Christians (mostly Serbs) being the three main religious groups of the country. There are also some Roma, Protestants and Jews as well. Nevertheless, the country is highly secular and religion is seen as more of a traditional and cultural identity than a set of rituals and rules. ===Climate=== Hot summers and cold winters; areas of high elevation have short, cool summers and long, severe winters; mild, rainy winters along coast ===Terrain=== A succession of mountains with relatively few intervening fertile valleys. There are occasional earthquakes and the highest point is Maglić at 2,386 m. There are several national parks. The mountainous terrain offers spectacular views. ==Talk== {{See also|Bosnian phrasebook}} Bosnia and Herzegovina has three official languages: [[Bosnian phrasebook|Bosnian]], [[Croatian phrasebook|Croatian]], and [[Serbian phrasebook|Serbian]]. These are mutually intelligible standardized varieties of a single language which historically bore the official name "Serbo-Croatian" (it is still called that in linguistics) with differences posing no communication barrier. Examples include "coffee" being kafa in Serbian and kava in Bosnian/Croatian, while Bosnian features more Turkish loanwords. City dwellers speak a shared urban vernacular, and phrasebooks for any variety are interchangeable countrywide. In any case, even as literary languages and languages used in official correspondence, the varieties are very similar, and vocabulary differences are minor and contextually understood. However, Serbian uses Cyrillic, which is the biggest departure. It actually uses both Cyrillic and Latin scripts officially. Learning to read Serbian Cyrillic might take a couple of hours and could be worth it for a traveler, but isn't necessary. Road signs might include inscriptions in both alphabets. Cyrillic is common on signage in Republika Srpska (so a Serbian-English dictionary might aid navigation), but Latin still dominates in daily life. You might encounter Cyrillic in FBiH as well in some contexts, but it isn't common. English is widely spoken by younger generations, especially in urban areas. German is sometimes spoken (there are diaspora returnees, people who seasonally work in Germany, people with family in Germany et cetera). Russian, taught pre-1990s, is understood by some seniors. ==Get in== ===Entry requirements=== [[File:Visa policy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.png|thumb|450px|Countries in blue and green have visa free access to Bosnia and Herzegovina]] Passport holders of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina when the purpose of the visit is tourism for up to '''90 days''' (unless otherwise noted): [[Albania]], [[Antigua and Barbuda]], [[Andorra]], [[Argentina]], [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Azerbaijan]], [[Bahamas]], [[Bahrain]], [[Barbados]], [[Belgium]], [[Brazil]], [[Brunei]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Canada]], [[Chile]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Croatia]], [[Cyprus]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[Dominica]], [[El Salvador]], [[Estonia]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Grenada]], [[Guatemala]], [[Rome/Vatican|Holy See]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Hungary]], [[Iceland]], [[Ireland]], [[Israel]], [[Italy]], [[Japan]], [[Kiribati]], [[Kuwait]], [[Latvia]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Macau]], [[Malaysia]], [[Malta]], [[Marshall Islands]], [[Mauritius]], [[Mexico]], [[Micronesia]], [[Moldova]], [[Monaco]], [[Montenegro]], [[Netherlands]], [[New Zealand]], [[Nicaragua]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Norway]], [[Oman]], [[Palau]], [[Panama]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Qatar]], [[Romania]], [[Russia]] ('''30 days'''), [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[Samoa]], [[San Marino]], [[Serbia]], [[Seychelles]], [[Singapore]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]], [[Solomon Islands]], [[South Korea]], [[Spain]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]], [[Taiwan]], [[Timor-Leste]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Turkey]], [[Tuvalu]], [[Ukraine]] ('''30 days'''), [[United Arab Emirates]], [[United Kingdom]], [[United States]], [[Uruguay]], [[Vanuatu]] and [[Venezuela]]. Citizens of the following countries can enter and stay up to '''90 days''' with their national ID card: [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Croatia]], [[Cyprus]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[Estonia]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Hungary]], [[Iceland]], [[Ireland]], [[Italy]], [[Latvia]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Malta]], [[Monaco]], [[Montenegro]], [[Netherlands]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Norway]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Romania]], [[San Marino]], [[Serbia]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]], [[Spain]], [[Sweden]] and [[Switzerland]]. Anyone not covered by one of the visa exemptions listed above must apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in advance. However, valid multiple entry visa holders and residents of the European Union, Schengen Area member states, and United States of America can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for a maximum stay of '''30 days'''. This is not applicable to holders of Kosovar passport. More information about visa exemptions and the visa application procedure is available at the [http://www.mvp.gov.ba/konzularne_informacije/vize/Default.aspx website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs]{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. ===By plane=== [[File:Sarajevo Airport from Trebević.jpg|thumb|Sarajevo Airport]] '''[https://www.sarajevo-airport.ba Sarajevo Airport]''' ({{IATA|SJJ}}) is the main entry point by air. Bosnia has no airlines of its own. Croatia Airlines connects Sarajevo via [[Zagreb]], and has connections from [[Brussels]], [[Frankfurt]], [[London]], [[Munich]], [[Paris]], [[Zürich]] and several other European cities. [http://www.airserbia.com Air Serbia] connects Sarajevo daily via [[Belgrade]] with a range of domestic and international flights. [http://www.norwegian.com Norwegian] also operates to Sarajevo. There are also other services. [http://www.mostar-airport.ba '''Mostar'''] ({{IATA|OMO}}), '''[http://www.tuzla-airport.ba Tuzla]''' ({{IATA|TZL}}) and '''[http://www.banjaluka-airport.com/ Banja Luka]''' ({{IATA|BNX}}) also have international airports. Flights to Banja Luka on low-cost carriers like Wizz Air and Ryan Air can be really cheap as they seem to be subsidised by the government of Republika Srpska to promote tourism to the region and increase its European integration. Many travellers choose to fly into Croatia, continuing travel by bus to BiH, on [[Zagreb#By plane|Zagreb]], [[Split#By plane|Split]], [[Zadar#By plane|Zadar]] or [[Dubrovnik#By plane|Dubrovnik]] being serviced by cheap flights. ===By train=== [[File:Banja Luka train departures 9-2023.jpg|thumb|Sad state of train departures from Banja Luka]] Train services across the country are slowly improving, though speeds and frequencies are still low. Much of the rail infrastructure was damaged during the 1990s conflict, and lines have been opened on a priority basis, though not to the high level of service pre-war. The train services are operated by the two entities (based on the political division of the country), which results in the locomotives being changed rather often. <!--The main connections were via [[Zagreb]], the capital of Croatia.--> [[European rail passes#InterRail|Eurail/Interrail]] and the [[European rail passes#Balkan Flexipass|Balkan Flexipass]] are valid for travel to Bosnia. ====From Croatia==== The Zagreb–Bosnia train has been cancelled since December 2016 until further notice. Previously, there was one daily train running from Zagreb to Sarajevo (10 hours). <!--The 'day' train leaves from Zagreb at 08:59 and arrives in Sarajevo at 18:23. The return journey departs Sarajevo around 10:21 and coming to Zagreb at 19:42. Ticket costs around €30 one way (return ticket cost around €50). Tickets can be purchased in the international office at train station in Croatia or in Bosnia in local currency. There is no buffet car on this route so take supplies beforehand for the spectacular 9-hr trip, though men with small trolleys will occasionally walk through the train selling overpriced soft drinks etc.--> Aim to buy your ticket before you board the train. If you don't buy before you board, then buy from the conductor onboard – but they may only sell you a ticket for their own part of the journey. The staff and locomotives usually change when the train leaves Croatian territory and again when the train goes from the territory of Republika Srpska into the Federation. ===By car=== Border crossings normally pose few problems, but some border crossings are heavily congested during some parts of the year. As of 2009, the main routes from the coast via Mostar to Sarajevo, and north from Sarajevo to the Croatian border at Slavonski Brod/Slavonski Šamac, have been restored and are of excellent quality. A new highway which follows this path is under construction, with the first part north of Sarajevo readily available, although some construction may slow down traffic at each end of this projected highway. From Sarajevo side you will have to pay toll of 2&nbsp;km for passenger car. Toll booths at the opposite end as of 2011 were being installed and not functioning. When finished, this highway will connect the northern part of Croatia with the coast as well as the new highway from Zagreb to Split, which eventually will extend to Dubrovnik. ===By bus=== Buses are plentiful in and [[Bus travel in former Yugoslavia|around]] Bosnia. A list of bus stations and timetables in Bosnia can be found at [http://www.autobusni-kolodvor.com/en/terminal.aspx?k=148&d=070 autobusni-kolodvor.com] Most international buses arrive at the main Sarajevo bus station (''autobuska stanica'') which is next to the railway station close to the centre of Sarajevo. A few buses from Belgrade, the Republika Srpska entity and [[Montenegro]] use the ''Lukavica'' bus station in Istočno (Eastern) Sarajevo (the Serbian neighbourhood of the town). Frequent coach services run from [[Sarajevo]] from: * [[Croatia]] – [[Zagreb]] (4 daily), [[Split]] (4 daily), [[Rijeka]] and [[Pula]] (daily), and [[Dubrovnik]] (daily at 06:30) * [[Serbia]] – between [[Belgrade]] and (eastern) Sarajevo there are 5 daily services, there is also a daily service to Sarajevo main station * [[Slovenia]] – [[Ljubljana]] (daily) * [[Montenegro]] – [[Kotor]] daily (the trip is 7 hours and has spectacular views) in addition to the longer-distance buses originating in [[North Macedonia]], [[Austria]] and [[Germany]]. From [[Mostar]], [[Banja Luka]], [[Tuzla]] and [[Zenica]] are also frequent international services. [[Herzegovina]] also has many bus services from the [[Dalmatia]]n coastal cities of Croatia. International bus services are nearly always in modern, luxurious 5-star coaches - the only exceptions to this are normally the local buses operating slightly over the border (max. 3 hour trips). ==== Companies ==== Due to significant emigration during the Bosnian war in the 1990s, there are a number of bus companies that serve the Bosnian diaspora by providing cheap and [[Sustainable travel#CO2 emissions|clean]] transport to the other side of Europe. * {{listing | name=Centrotrans | url=http://www.centrotrans.com/eng/ | email=info@centrotrans.com | address=Based in Sarajevo | lat= | long= | directions=buses are operated through the regular bus stations around the country | phone=+387 33 46 40 45 | tollfree= | fax=+387 33 46 40 40 | hours= | price= | content=Centrotrans operates for [[Eurolines]] to [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Croatia]], [[Denmark]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Montenegro]], [[Serbia]] and [[Slovenia]]. }} * {{listing | name=Globtour | url=http://www.globtour.com/ | email=miro@globtour.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Operates from [[Međugorje]], through the whole country | phone=+387 36 653 253 | tollfree= | fax=+387 36 653 251 | hours= | price= | content=Regular buses to [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[Sweden]] and [[Croatia]]. }} * {{listing | name=Semi tours | url=http://semi-tours.com | email=info@semi-tours.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+387 61 596 443 | tollfree= | fax=+32 36 638699 | hours= | price=Return ticket from €137 | content=Cooperation with Eurolines and Centrotrans, several buses per week to [[Belgium]] and [[The Netherlands]] }} * {{listing | name=Gold tours | url=http://www.goldtours.ba/ | email=goldze@bih.net.ba | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+387 32 444 960 | tollfree= | fax=+387 32 444 961 | hours= | price=Return ticket from €100 | content=Buses to [[Belgium]], [[The Netherlands]], [[Luxembourg]] and [[Switzerland]]. }} * {{listing | name=Top Tourist | url=http://www.toptourist.dk | email=info@toptourist.dk | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+387 66 30 8300 | tollfree= | fax=+387 51 32 11 00 | hours= | price=Tickets can be paid on the bus, but advance booking and payment is recommended. Sarajevo via Salzburg (twice weekly) c. DKK1,000 (KM280, €140) return | content=Weekly buses from and to Nordic European countries (e.g. Denmark, Sweden, Norway) }} ===By boat=== Bosnia has a quite small coastline in [[Neum]]. There is not a lot of harbour facilities, but they have two quays (with limited depth) and a gangway for ferries. Ferries are available to Neum from other cities on the Adriatic, connecting from Croatia and other countries. There are no international ferries across the Adriatic from [[Italy]], but these do operate from [[Dubrovnik]] and [[Split]]. Ferries, some of them privately run, are also available on inland rivers and lakes. For going to Neum by own boat, it's possible to check-out in [[Ploče]] in Croatia, and then go to Neum and check in there. The harbour office in Neum is open on weekdays 08:00–15:00. The fees for visiting Neum may be quite high, in the magnitude of hundreds of euros. The procedure may be simplified by doing it through an agent. Compared to the ease of going from Croatia to Bosnia by car, bike or feet, going by own boat is a major hassle. ==Get around== ===By car=== {{infobox|Knowing which entity you're in |There is free movement across the inter-entity border, so it is essentially not very different from [[United States of America|U.S.]] state borders considering its impact on travel. One of the few practical implications is that the roadside assistance organizations are different: if you need something like towing services in Republika Srpska, you need to call the [https://ams-rs.com RS organization] ({{phone|+387 1285}}) and [https://bihamk.ba vice versa] ({{phone|+387 1282}}; depending on the exact location in FBiH [https://www.amsbih.ba another association] may need to be called: {{phone|+387 1288}}). }} Bosnia is a beautiful country to drive in; the scenery is often spectacular. Renting a car is a reasonable option, especially if you are visiting remote destinations outside of Sarajevo. [[File:M20 Bosnia.jpg|thumb|View of the M20 highway — watch the cow!]] However, due to the mountainous terrain, dubious driving behaviour by some road users (including dangerous overtaking on narrow highways), and generally poor road conditions throughout the country, do not expect speeds will be fast - especially given the relatively short distance 'as the crow flies'. If you drive to remote areas, roads can be downright dangerous, especially in more mountainous places like Sutjeska NP. Petrol stations can be hard to find in some spots – often the best place to fill up is on the edge of towns and cities rather than in them. Mechanics who speak English may be hard to find, and licensing may be an issue so ensure that you are allowed to drive there. Police regularly set up roadblocks; don't be surprised if they pull you over to check your papers and have a chat. === By bus=== The best way to get around with public transport is with bus. There is a dense network of bus lines, all run by relatively small private companies. Be aware that if you buy a return ticket for a line which is served by more companies, you can only make the return trip with the company you bought the ticket at. However, buses seem to be less frequent when there is the need to cross the ethnic borders. And in some regions the frequency can be very low or non-existent. Especially in those cases bus rides can take much longer than you would expect based on Google Maps driving directions or the linear distance between start and end point as some roads that are marked on maps do not exist due to corruption and because the buses often do not take the shortest route. For example, Buses from Sarajevo to Banja Luka take about 5 to 6 hours for a distance of effectively 150 km. Notable bus companies include Autotrans, Centrotrans, Gluho and Lasta. ===By train=== [[File:Banja Luka train departures 9-2023.jpg|thumb|Train departures from Banja Luka]] Going by train is an option, but the connections are limited and slow ([https://www.zfbh.ba/en/ Federation], [http://www.zrs-rs.com RS]). For instance, there are two daily connections from and to Sarajevo. Many train lines were damaged in the war, and have not yet been rebuilt. There is also a lack of carriages and trains to provide frequent services – even on the busy lines like Mostar–Sarajevo, Tuzla–Banja Luka and Sarajevo–Banja Luka. However, the rides are scenic, especially that Mostar–Sarajevo stretch. Taking a bicycle onto the train may be an issue. Book the train online, it will save you time and will be the same price as at the counter in the terminal. You also have to pay the ominous booking fee at the counter. Note that ZFBH's online tickets only go on sale 7 days in advance. As of 2026, train services in Bosnia and Herzegovina are severely limited. Many previously operational lines have been discontinued, and the train network in the Republika Srpska region in the north has been particularly affected. Several train lines were temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and have yet to resume operation. Notably, the train journey between the two largest cities, Sarajevo and Banja Luka, is no longer possible, and this situation persists for unclear reasons. Only freight trains operate between these two major cities, as of 2023. Tuzla is not reachable by train either. Don't be surprised by the train conductor checking your ticket with a cigarette in his lip. Most of the trains seem to permit smoking. ===By thumb=== [[Tips for hitchhiking|Hitchhiking]] can be fun in Bosnia, as you will get rides from local people who you wouldn't otherwise encounter. You might even be invited for an overnight stay. However, be careful of landmines, and if you're not sure, stay on the paved road, and ask locals ("MEE-ne?"). Due to the ethnic division, it can be difficult to cross the borders from and to Srpska. In general, hitchhiking is rare in Bosnia and not always easy (locals are eager to take you; the main reason why hitchhiking may be difficult is because there aren't always many cars around as many locals cannot afford a car). You might wait 5 min or 2 hours. Ride-sharing is often practised using Facebook groups like ''[https://www.facebook.com/groups/trazim.nudim.prevoz Trazim- nudim prevoz]'' (Searching- offering transport). ===By bicycle=== [[Cycling]] is beautiful in Bosnia. Other traffic is not so much used to how to relate to bikes on their way, though, and due to the driving behaviour of Bosnian drivers, it can be very dangerous indeed. ===On foot and navigation=== Google Maps in Bosnia includes public transport information, but is very rudimentary when it comes to outdoors and due to the mines situation it is important to have a better alternative. It does, however, still have its imperfections. Therefore, for reliable maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trails and map information, consult [https://openstreetmap.org OpenStreetMap], which is also used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files for such trails on OpenStreetMap through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org Waymarked Trails]. You just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link. If you are looking for detailed army maps, you can find a list [http://www.armijabih.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142:karte&catid=36:ostalo&Itemid=59 here]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. ==See== [[File:Mostar Old Town Panorama 2007.jpg|thumb|The famous Stari Most was beautifully restored.]] [[File:Kravica Author S Hense.jpg|thumb|The waterfalls at Kravice]] If Bosnia and Herzegovina makes you think of concrete Communist architecture or 1990s images of war-demolished town centres double-torn by ethno-religious strife, you're in for a pleasant surprise. Of course this country bears the marks of its tumultuous history, but visitors today find rebuilt and '''well restored historic cities''', a warm and welcoming atmosphere, bustling city life and -overall- more '''medieval monuments''' than Socialist housing blocks. In fact, some of the remains of the Communist era, like the D-0 ARK bunker (otherwise known as Tito's Bunker) near [[Konjic]], have become attractions of their own. The country's main visitor draws however lie in its charming historic town centres, ancient heritage sites and splendid nature. '''[[Sarajevo]]''' has some of the most extensive Socialist housing projects, but is also a colourful historic mix of East and West, where religions and cultures coexisted for centuries. It's a vibrant town that resurrected into what it always was; the country's modern capital, proud of its heritage and a popular destination for travellers of all kinds. Top sights include the lively '''Baščaršija''' or Old Bazaar, the '''Sarajevo cathedral''', the '''Gazi Husrev-beg's Mosque''' and of course the legacy sports facilities of the 1984 Olympics. Equally interesting is the '''Tunel spasa''', or tunnel of hope, which brought supplies to the people of Sarajevo in the war and is now a museum. The beautiful old town of '''[[Mostar]]''' is another city gem, with the famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed '''Stari Most''' bridge as a main landmark. Carefully rebuilt, it's widely recognised as one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the Balkans. '''[[Višegrad]]''' has a UNESCO-listed bridge of its own, namely the impressive '''Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge'''. For more city grandeur, try the green gardens and avenues of [[Banja Luka]]. Finally, most components of the world heritage [[Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards]] (medieval decorated tombstones) are in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Great natural attractions can be found all around, even close to the main cities. Take a horse carriage to '''Vrelo Bosne''' (the spring of river Bosna) to join Sarajevo families for quiet getaways and picknicks. The '''waterfalls of Kravice''', about 40km from Mostar, make for another fabulous natural trip. A popular spot for city dwellers and rafters, the water of the Trebižat River drops some 30 metres in a beautiful natural setting of tuff walls. Other dramatic waterfalls can be found in the far west of the country, in the lush '''[[Una National Park]]'''. And then of course, there is the famous '''[[Jajce]] waterfall''', where the clear waters of the Pliva river drop 17 metres right in the middle of the town. Nature lovers may also want to include [[Hutovo Blato Natural Park]] for bird watching or [[Sutjeska National Park]], with a waterfall as well as one of only two remaining '''primeval forests''' in Europe. Top picks for village life can be found in the historic citadel of '''Počitelj''', '''Blagaj''' (where you'll also find the spring of the river Buna) or, for environmentalists, in the [http://www.zelenkovac.com/ Zelenkovac ecovillage] near [[Mrkonjić Grad]]. Just outside of [[Radimlja]] is the largest collection of Stećak, a remarkable kind of pre-Ottoman tombstones that are found throughout the ancient Bosnian Kingdom. ==Do== [[File:Sarajevo – Bob staza (2017).jpg|thumb|Bobsleigh tracks from the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics as of 2017]] '''Rafting''' on the Neretva river, the Una river and the Tara with the Drina river, with some shorter courses on the Krivaja river, the Vrbas river and the Sana river. The 2009 World championship of rafting was held in [[Banja Luka]] on the Vrbas river and in [[Foča]] on the Drina, both in RS. The Neretva river and its tributary the Trebižat, the Unac river, also the Krivaja river and its tributary Bioštica river are great '''kayaking''' destinations with a lot of whitewater on the Krivaja river. The Pliva river and its lakes Veliko and Malo are great '''canoeing''' destinations, also the middle and lower Una river, the Trebižat river. The famous Rakitnica canyon of the Rakitnica river, tributary of the Neretva river, offer great '''[[canyoning]]''' adventure, but even extreme canyoning route can be found in the Bjela river another tributary of the Neretva river. The Unac river and its canyon offer great canyoning route. Also close to [[Banja Luka]] you can explore the canyons of the Svrakava and Cvrcka rivers. '''Mountain biking''' is popular in the country, while mountainous terrain of the country getting increasingly popular destination for bikers from all over the world. Bosnia and Herzegovina was the 1984 host for the Winter Olympics, and it still takes pride of its '''winter sports''' potential. Especially around Sarajevo there are challenging venues. During the war of the 1990s many Olympic venues were severely affected, but today's skier will have a great experience. Close to Sarajevo there are the Bjelasnica, with over 8&nbsp;km of ski trails, the Jahorina (20&nbsp;km) and {{marker|wikidata=Q1110607|type=vicinity|name=Igman}} mountains. Close to [[Travnik]] is the Vlasic Mountain with 14&nbsp;km. Other resorts are [[Blidinje]], [[Vlasenica]] in the east and [[Kupres]] in Western Bosnia. {{marker|wikidata=Q879414|type=vicinity|name=Bjelašnica}} and {{marker|wikidata=Q187944|type=vicinity|name=Jahorina}} are also beautiful for hikes during summer. The most '''fly-fishing''' areas in Bosnia are in the North-West of the [[Bosanska Krajina]], within National Park "Una", and around the river Sana [http://www.effa.info/bosnia-herzegovina.html]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. Fly-fishing fanatics can go on a tour by the different trout-hotspots on the river Una, the Klokot, the Krušnica, the Unac, the Sana, the Bliha, the Sanica, the Ribnik, the Vrbas, the Pliva, the Janj, the Sturba, the Trebižat, the Buna, the Bunica, the Neretva, the Tara, the Sutjeska, the Drina, the Fojnica, the Bioštica, the Žepa, and many other smaller rivers and streams; most famous centres are [[Konjic]], [[Glavatičevo]], [[Tjentište]] within National Park "Sutjeska", [[Foča]], [[Goražde]], [[Bosanska Krupa]], [[Bihać]], [[Martin Brod]], [[Drvar]], [[Ribnik]], [[Ključ]], [[Sanica]][http://www.oazamirasanica.com.ba/]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, [[Sanski Most]], [[Šipovo]], [[Jajce]], [[Livno]], [[Blagaj]]. In several of those towns there are resorts specially geared towards the needs of the angler. === Hiking === Hiking is great in the unspoiled nature of BiH. A great hub for close by and multiple day hikes is [[Jablanica]], which has impressive Karst-mountains to the west and southeast of it. When hiking to or around national parks, note that many national parks and sights have several entrances (i.e. routes) into them, but only the ones reached by car mostly have ticket stands. This means when around on foot, you can often not avoid to miss the ticket seller and thus getting in for free. You do not necessarily have to feel bad about that. A good guidebook is [http://www.worldcat.org/title/forgotten-beauty-a-hikers-guide-to-bosnia-and-herzegovinas-2000-metre-peaks-and-other-selected-adventures/oclc/440651697 Forgotten beauty:A hiker's guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina's 2000 metre peaks - and other selected adventures] by Matias Gomez. Some destinations well worth mentioning are: * [[Jablanica]] – conveniently on the train route between [[Sarajevo]] and [[Mostar]], the surrounding mountains offer several one- to several-days hikes east and southwest of the town. Several huts can be found along the trails, from well catered to basic ones. * [[Foča]] – this town can be a gateway into several hiking destinations along the border to Montenegro, including '''Maglić Mountain''', which lies on the other side of the border but can still be climbed from this side. The beautiful Sutjeska National Park is close by. The Montenegrin border is unclear at many locations, especially within the national park. * The mountains around the small village of Uništa (not directly accessible from the Bosnian side) near [[Knin#Q3182483|Knin]] contain a few huts, and on the Croatian side a popular "blue hole" can be found, which makes for some interesting and picturesque hikes. * [[Bihać|Una Falls]] – these waterfalls are within the [http://nationalpark-una.ba/en/ Una National Park]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, which invites for several hike (one-day or multiday). You might even try hiking in along the rail tracks from the nearby town Ripač in the north. The entrances to the park are numbered and named accordingly, like "Entrance No. 1". ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Konvertibilna marka | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;KM | date=January 2026 | USD=1.66 | EUR=1.95 (fixed) | GBP=2.25 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=BAM XE.com] }} The official currency is the '''konvertibilna marka''' (or '''marka''') (convertible mark), denoted by the symbol '''KM''' (ISO code: '''BAM'''). It is fixed with the euro at the precise rate of KM 1.95583 for €1. '''Euro''' cash is also widely accepted, though mostly in denominations of €20 or less. 1 konvertibilna marka is equal to 100 fenings. There are two sets of banknotes, with distinct designs for the Federation and the Republic of Srpska. However, both sets are valid anywhere in the country. Coins are issued in denominations of 5-, 10-, 20 and 50 fenings, KM 1-, KM 2 and KM 5. Banknotes are issued in denominations of KM 10-, KM 20-, KM 50-, KM 100 and KM 200. Before you leave the country, '''be sure to''' (!) convert back any unused currency into something more common (euros, dollars) as most other countries will not exchange KM, even in other Balkan countries. '''Credit/debit cards''' are not widely accepted. Try to not pay with 100-KM or 200-KM notes, as smaller shops might not have enough change. ====ATMs==== ATMs are available in the most cities (Visa and Maestro). However, most will charge a considerable fee, which is added to the amount dispensed when invoiced. As of 2022, the fees are: * ATOS Bank: 0 KM (a Banja Luka bank, only available in Srpska) * NLP Banka: 8 KM * Nova Bank: 15 KM * Raiffeisen: 14.50 KM * Addiko Bank: 10 KM * UniCredit: 7 KM * Sparkasse: 10 KM * Ziraat Bank: 10 KM ====Cope==== Bosnians are very accurate when giving change or calculating the bill. They will seldom try to rip you off or overcharge you. ===Shopping=== Most towns and cities will have markets and fares where any number of artisans, sellers, and dealers will offer any kind of stock. Different foods are readily available, both fresh and cooked, as well as clothing, jewellery and souvenirs. At the markets you are able to negotiate with the seller, although that may take some practice. Like in most such venues prices may be inflated for foreigners based on a quick 'means test' made by the seller. Often those who look like they can afford more will be asked to pay more. You'll find large shopping centres in most cities and towns. [[Sarajevo]] is fine for buying clothes and shoes of cheap quality at a relatively affordable price. The main shopping streets of Sarajevo are also great for black market products including the latest DVDs, video games and music CDs. Visoko and the central Bosnia region are very well known for their leather work. Banja Luka has seven big shopping malls, as well many small businesses, and you will be able to find a large variety of goods. [[Mostar]] has an excellent shopping mall on the Croatian side with some typical European-style clothing boutiques and jewellery shops. === Tax-free shopping === {{see also|Duty free shopping}} If you have a temporal (tourist) residency status and you buy goods worth more than 100 KM you are entitled to a PDV (VAT) tax refund. PDV consist of 17% of the purchase price. The refund applies to all goods bought within three months before leaving, except petroleum, alcohol or tobacco. At the shop, ask the staff for a tax-refund form (PDV-SL-2). Have it filled out and have stamped (you need your identity card or passport). Upon leaving BiH, the Bosnian customs can verify (stamp) the form if you show them the goods you bought. A PDV refund in KM can be obtained within three months, either at the same shop where you bought the goods (in that case the tax will be refunded to you immediately), or by posting the verified receipt back to the shop, together with the account number into which the refund should be paid. Be aware that upon entering another country you might be obliged to pay VAT over the goods exported from Bosnia. There is always a free amount, though, mostly a few hundred euros. Also, the procedure at the border might take a bit of time, so it is not wise to try this when travelling by train or bus, unless the driver agrees to wait. ==Eat== ===What=== [[File:Sarajevo jidelnicek.jpg|thumb|Menu outside a Sarajevo restaurant]] Local food is heavy on meat and fish, and light on vegetarian alternatives. Stews often contain meat but can be created without it. Rice and pasta dishes are readily available. Fast food, with the exceptions of cevapi and pita (or burek) consists of, like in other parts of Europe, pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs. Panini sandwiches are served in most coffee shops popular with the youth, and Bosnian coffee, reminiscent of Turkish coffee, is a must-try for any coffee aficionado. Oddly, apart from these fast food options, Bosnian restaurants serve few Bosnian specialities; what people eat in their homes is very different from what they will eat if they go to a restaurant. ====Hearty==== [[File:Sarajevo Ćevapi (1).JPG|thumb|Cevapi with bread and sliced onions]] [[File:A Lamb Roast (5919064888).jpg|thumb|Janjetina, lamb roast]] * '''Cevapi''' – The ubiquitous Balkan kebab, mostly available in [[Sarajevo]] (normally 2-4&nbsp;KM). There are two prominent variations: the '''"Banja Luka" Cevap''', a larger kebab with a square shape, and the '''"Sarajevo" Cevap''', smaller and round. If you have not had them before, every visitor should try an order of Cevapi at least once. There are several variations of ''pita'' (around 2&nbsp;KM). * '''Burek''' (''pita'') – A cheap, tasty and readily available snack, a pastry made of filo dough and stuffed with meat (simply ''Burek''), cheese (''Sirnica''), spinach (''Zeljanica''), potatoes (''Krompirusa'') or apple (''Jabukovaca''). Some examples are better than others, however, and it can be a greasy affair. If you get to [[Mostar]] try a plate of trout ("pastrmka", which sounds like "pastrami"), which is the local speciality. Traditionally, the burek dough is not made with eggs to burek with no cheese or meat filling is mostly vegan. * '''Trahana''' – A traditional sourdough soup filling, hand made in most regions and a staple during the fasting month of Ramadan. * '''Stews''' – In every-day cooking, Bosnians eat lots of stew-type meals, like '''Kupus''', a traditional boiled cabbage dish; '''Grah''', beans prepared in a similar fashion, so-called "vegetarian" dish with beans, yet cooked with bacon or smoked meats; and a fairly-runny variation of '''Hungarian goulash'''. All are made with garlic, onions, celery and carrots, followed by a vegetable, smoked meat and several cups of water. This is then cooked until the vegetables are falling apart. A local spice called "Vegeta" is incorporated into almost every dish, and the same spice is used throughout the region, as far as Poland. It is comparable to chicken Oxo cubes, or, in other words, condensed chicken broth mix. These types of stew meals will cost you next to nothing, and are very hearty filling meals. * '''Janjetina''' – Basically "lamb on a spit" can be found all along Bosnian roads and recreational places. This is a very tasty treat, usually reserved for special occasions. A whole lamb is cooked on a spit, by rotating over a coal fire for a long time. When you order, you pay by the kilogram, around 25 KM/kg. On special occasions families make such roasts at home. * '''Smoked meats''' – A staple of Bosnian cuisine, more so than the stereotypical foods of pita and cevapi. Amongst the non-Muslim populations, pork rules, and '''prosciutto''', '''smoked neck''', '''smoked ribs''', '''bacon''' and hundreds of varieties of '''smoked sausage''' make this a real BBQ country. The Muslims have equally-tasty lamb or beef alternatives. *:The meat is prepared by first curing in salt for several days, which removes water and dehydrates the meat, while the high-concentrations of salt preserve the meat from spoiling. After being rubbed with spices (includes some combination of high-quality fresh peppercorns, hot paprika, salt, onions and garlic, and a few spoons of ''Vegeta,'' a powdered chicken soup mix similar to an Oxo cube), the meat is then hung over a heavy smoke made by a wood fire. Fruit trees are well known by BBQ aficionados around the world to produce the most flavourful smoke, and apple, cherry and walnut trees are the most commonly used in Bosnia. Whereas commercially produced delicatessen meats are most often dry-cured or hung in dehydrating fridges and only then pressure-smoked for a few hours to allow some flavour to permeate the meat, Bosnian smoked meat is smoked up to three months. The meat hangs in a "smoke house," a tiny wooden shed usually only big enough to light a fire and hang the meat. Bosnians will only smoke meat in the autumn or winter, because the low temperatures, together with the salt curation, allow the meat to hang for months without spoiling. During this time, it is smoked up to 4 times a week, for 8–10 hours at a time, which infuses the meat with the flavor of the smoke and removes any remaining water. The finished product has an incredibly strong aroma and flavor of smoke, with the texture of chewy beef jerky. *:Depending on the cut of meat, the most noticeable difference between smoked meat produced this way and the commercially produced meat available in North America, is the colour inside the meat. Whereas commercial delicatessen meat is usually soft, red, a little wet and fairly raw, Bosnian smoked meat is black throughout with only a slight tinge of pink. Larger cuts of meat, like the Dalmatian prosciutto, do tend to be a bit more pink and softer inside, but the difference is still dramatic, since the Balkan-made prosciutto has much less water, is chewier and overall better smoked. Such meat is most '''often consumed at breakfast time, in sandwiches, or as meza''', a snack commonly brought out to greet guests. Smoked meats are a cheap and incredibly flavorful lunch meat, and can be bought at Bosnian marketplaces from people who usually prepare it themselves. Have a pork neck sandwich with some Bosnian smoked cheese and a salad of fresh tomatoes in a bun of fresh and crisp homemade bread, and you'll never want to leave. * '''Meza''' – A large platter of arranged smoked meats, which usually includes some type of smoked ham (in traditional non-Muslim homes) and sausage thinly cut and beautifully presented with cheese, the well-known Balkan condiment ''ajvar'', hard-boiled eggs and freshly cut tomatoes, cucumbers or other salad vegetables. And as always, bread. * '''Cheese''' – There is supposed to be a large variety, but it is hard to find. Try to find the yellow cheese in oil if you can. Both soup and salad are commonly served with entrees, chicken & beef soup with noodles or egg dumplings being the most common. The food is generally heavy on fresh produce, which needs little or '''no added spice'''. As such, there are few spicy or hot dishes, and dishes advertised as "spicy", such as stews like ''paprikas'' or ''gulash'' are usually spiced with paprika and not chillies, and do not carry overt pungency. In some regions, and depending on whether it is restaurant or home food, textures and colours can be important also. ====Light==== * '''Bread''' – No matter what food you order, you are bound to be served bread, commonly consumed throughout some parts of Europe with all savoury foods. Most cookbooks on South Slavonic cooking are packed with hundreds of varieties of breads, this being one of the most bread-crazy regions in the world. Yet, just about the only type of bread in most Bosnians' homes is the store-bought French stick, which the Bosnians would never dream of calling "French"; to them, it is simply "Hljeb" or "Kruh". :However, more of an effort is made at special occasions to produce traditional Slavonic breads, and each family usually bakes its own variation of a traditional recipe. At Christmas and Easter, Orthodox Serb and Croatian Catholic families typically make a butter-bread called ''Pogaca'', which is often braided and brushed with an egg-wash, giving it a glistening finish perfect for impressive holiday tables. During the month of Ramadan, the Bosniak (Muslim) populations bake countless varieties of breads, and the unique and Turkish-inspired varieties are generally more numerous, diverse and dependent on regions and villages than among Christian populations, where special-event recipes are more homogeneous and fewer selections exist. ''Lepinja'' or ''Somun'' (the bread served with Cevapi) is a type of flat bread, probably introduced in some form to Bosnia by the Turks, but has since developed independently and is only vaguely reminiscent of Turkish or Middle Eastern flat ''pita'' breads. Unlike the Greek or Lebanese ''pita'', the Bosnian ''Lepinja'' is chewy and stretchy on the inside and pleasantly textured on the outside, making it a perfect spongy companion to oily meats and barbecue flavors. The Turks may have begun this recipe, but the Bosnians have taken it to a new high. * '''Dolma''' – Fermented vegetables (often wine leaves) stuffed with rice and meat. * '''Salads''' – Typically composed of mixed tomatoes, lettuce, onions and bell peppers, often with feta cheese. A Caesar salad is unheard of in Bosnia, and generally most vinaigrettes are of the Italian variety, balsamic vinegar and olive or corn oil. You may also come across many condiments. * '''Ajvar''' – A canned (or home made if you are lucky) spread, something like a bruschetta spread, made of roasted peppers & aubergine (eggplant), which are ground and seasoned with pepper and salt and slow cooked. * '''Pickled vegetables''' – Served as condiments, such as pickled peppers, onions, cucumbers ("pickles"), and tomatoes. * '''Kajmak''' – A dairy spread, similar to cream cheese but with a dryer texture. It is made of milk fat, which is salted and canned. It has a smoky, salty cheese taste. Kajmak from [[Travnik]] is a local speciality and is exported as far as Australia. Bosnian food generally does not combine sweet and savoury foods, and you will never encounter such a thing as a Caesar salad with mandarin oranges. Nevertheless, many a fine chef will experiment with sweet and savoury tastes like the 'Medeno Meso' (Honeyed Meat) made in pre-war Banja Luka by a well known chef. The delineation between fruit and vegetables is strong, with fruit used only for dessert-type dishes. You will never encounter any dish where sugar is added unless it's a dessert. ====Desserts==== [[File:Boem šnita (Sarajevo).JPG|thumb|Boem šnita cake in Sarajevo]] * '''Ice cream''' – Sold in most former Yugoslav countries and with several varieties, but regional milk and cream must be a contributing factor to their wonderful taste. You can buy ice cream either by the scoop or from an iced-milk swirl machine, packaged in stores or from a street vendor. Recommended is the "Egypt Ice Creamery' in Sarajevo, famous in the region for their caramel ice cream. Also try "Ledo", a type of packaged ice cream made in Croatia but sold throughout the region. * '''Krempita''' – A type of custard/pudding dessert that tastes something like a creamy cheesecake. * '''Sampita''' – Similar to ''Krempita'', a dessert made with egg whites. * '''Hurmasice''' (''Hurme'') – A small finger-shaped wet traditional Bosnian sweet with walnuts. * '''Tulumbe''' – Also a traditional Bosnian dessert, something like a tubular doughnut, crispy on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. * '''Tufahija''' – Another known dessert in Bosnia, which is a peeled apple with some sweet chocolate-covered walnut that sometimes is served with whipped cream on top. * '''Baklava''' – And of course, don't forget to try Bosnia's take on the world-famous sweet, which tends to be somewhat more syrupy than its Turkish counterpart and usually does not contain any rum, like its Greek counterpart. Much of the traditional cooking has Turkish undertones, a colourful consequence of six hundred years of Ottoman rule over most of Bosnia & Herzegovina, and desserts are no different. ====Fruits and vegetables==== The cuisine of the country has not yet been ruined by commercially-grown produce, most foods are (uncertified) organically or semi-organically grown, using fewer chemicals and are picked when ripe. Generally, all foods are as fresh as it gets. The vegetable markets sell only seasonal and locally-grown vegetables, and you are bound to have some of the best tasting fruit you've ever tried in the Neretva Valley region of Herzegovina (close to the Croatian border, between Mostar and Metkovic). The region is famous for peaches, mandarin oranges, peppers & tomatoes, cherries (both the sweet and the sour variety), watermelons and most Kiwi fruits. ===Where=== When you visit a Bosnian at home, the hospitality offered can be rather overwhelming. Coffee is almost always served with some home-made sweet, such as breads, cookies or cakes, together with '''meza'''. * Aščinica – A storefront restaurant serving cooked (as opposed to grilled or baked). * Buregdžinica – A place where the main dishes are filled pastries (burek, sirnica, etc.). * Cevapdzinica – Also a storefront restaurant that serves grilled Cevapi, a delicacy that is a must-try in Bosnia & Herzegovina. * Pekara – A bakery where you can buy bread and baked confectioneries. ==Drink== [[File:Bier mostar.jpg|thumb|204x204px|A beer in Mostar]] The legal drinking age in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 18 years. Popular domestic beers are Nektar (from [[Banja Luka]]), Sarajevsko, Preminger (from [[Bihać]], made according to a [[Czech Republic|Czech]] recipe) and Tuzlansko, while the most common imports are Ozujsko and Karlovačko from [[Croatia]], Jelen from [[Serbia]], and Laško and Union from [[Slovenia]]. Like in almost every European country, beer is very common and popular. Even in more heavily Islamic areas alcohol is available in abundance to those who choose to drink and almost every bar is fully stocked. Like most Slavs, Bosnians make 'Rakija' which comes in many a variety and is made both commercially and at home. Red wine is 'Crno vino' (Black wine) and white wine is 'bijelo vino'. Wines from Herzegovina are renowned for their quality. Alcohol is not taxed as heavily as in most Western nations and is often very affordable. Quality alcohol is sought after and valued. Bosnians are among the biggest coffee drinkers in the world, particularly Turkish coffee, locally called Bosnian or ''domaca'' (homemade) coffee, which can be bought in every bar, restaurant or fast food place. ==Sleep== In Bosnia and Herzegovina you can choose from the great number of hotels, hostels, motels and pensions. At the seaside town of [[Neum]] you can book hotels from 2–4 stars. In the other cities many hotels are 3 stars, 4 stars and some of them are 5 stars. In [[Banja Luka]] the best hotels are: Cezar, Palas, Bosna, Atina, Cubic and Talija. In [[Sarajevo]] the best hotels are: Hollywood, Holiday Inn, Bosnia, Saraj, Park, Grand and Astra. There are also cheap hostels available. Campsites are not very common. An overview of [[Camping|campsites]] in Bosnia is available at the national tourism agency [http://www.bhtourism.ba/download/eng/camps_in_bih.pdf] {{dead link|December 2020}}. Wild camping is often no problem, but be careful for mines. ==Work== Bosnia has one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe (around 17%), and rates of pay are somewhat low compared to other European countries—the average monthly wage is €1,000–2,000. A complex bureaucratic system, corruption, and political inefficiency mean that working conditions in Bosnia are not that ideal. ==Stay safe== ===Land mines=== [[File:Minefield sign (3886691367).jpg|thumb|Land mine warning sign]] [[File:Mines BiH en.png|thumb|Map of landmines (as of 2008)]] ''Be very careful'' when travelling off the beaten path in Bosnia and Herzegovina: it is still clearing many of the estimated 5 million '''land mines''' left around the countryside during the Bosnian War of 1992–1995. Do not to leave paved roads, ''even for a pee-break'' in areas you are not familiar with. In 2024, Bosnia was estimated to have 840 km² of landmines fields still not cleared. From 2020 to 2025, 6 people were killed by landmines. Some rules: # Abide to the warning signs around everywhere # Whenever you're in rural areas, try to stay on paved areas if possible. # If an area or property looks abandoned, ''stay away from it''. Some of the houses and private properties that were abandoned by their owners were often rigged with mines during the war, and so they still pose a threat to anyone who trespasses. # Never touch any unknown item. If you suddenly find a suspicious or unknown object, you must report it to the police, as this will help to keep locals and future visitors safe. In case you are still suspicious and want to at least get a feel for where dangers lurk, there exists a rough [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iKhNYwx14uGVKZCFUZunA6HG9SoLmGT1 map layer for OsmAnd online] based on the picture here. It is not to be relied on, but at least can give you an indication on where you are. Footpaths are free of mines, and the grass to the side of them is mostly demined but the odd mine remains in some rural areas. ===Crime=== Bosnia experiences very little violent crime. However, in the old centre of Sarajevo and in other cities such as Mostar and Banja Luka, beware of pickpockets. ===Dogs=== Bosnia has far fewer stray and street dogs than many other Eastern European countries. Just some regions seem not to adhere to this rule like Mostar and everything south of it. See [[Aggressive dogs]] for more information on how to deal with this situation. === Traffic === Traffic is probably the biggest danger in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In cities and on major roads, traffic is well regulated but the driving behaviours are still hostile. Bosnian drivers are also known to speed down small mountain roads. Roads aside from the main roads are mediocre at best, and sometimes in total state of decay. === Police controls === At the border between the ethnic regions and in cities of the Republika Srpska, random police controls are common especially for people who look like tourists or have foreign passports. The policemen often seem keen on finding illegal items as they can hope to be bribed in order to not take the interrogated person to the police station. ==Stay healthy== All Bosnian employees undergo regular health checks to ensure that they can physically do their jobs and that they will not transmit any disease or injure anyone. People in the food industry are particularly checked and random health and safety checks for the premises are held often. Food handlers and providers are held to the highest standards. Bosnian kitchens and food storehouses are expected to be sanitary and spotless and food safety is very important. '''[[Tap water]]''' is drinkable in most parts of the country, there's even "hajrli česme" or "safe travel fountains" in some parts of the country which offers drinkable water from the source of a mountain. Since the food is rich, some extra exercise may help. And as above, never walk off dedicated paths in case of land mines. ==Cope== '''Smoking''' is allowed nearly everywhere in the country, and over half the population use tobacco. Therefore, be prepared to endure very smoky restaurants, bars and shopping centres, as well as other establishments. Even bus drivers often smoke while driving. ==Respect== It is of utmost importance to respect the religious differences of the people in the region, and their effort to move past the 1990s war, as it still affects those that survived those times to this day. Be careful in areas where there is still some form of ethnic tension, and ensure that you do not offend a particular group. Avoid talking about the war, or any other controversial topic in the Balkans, such as the legitimacy of Kosovo or Republika Srpska; it's very disrespectful and you won't get any good information from doing so, since everyone tends to be biased on what they perceive to be good or bad, like most parts of the world. Muslims constitute 50–52% of the population, making Bosnia one of the few Muslim-majority countries in Europe. The form of Islam practised by the vast majority of Bosnians is '''liberal''', and it is common for Bosnian Muslims to consume alcohol and somewhat common to eat pork. Respect the environment. A lot of the country, as well as its neighbours, have been spared from pollution and it is very important to be careful of your influences. The streams and rivers tend to be fierce, the mountains and valleys often unguarded and the footing unsure. Always have a tour guide with you or consult a local for advice on the natural dangers and land mines. ==Connect== Each entity has its own '''postal service''', so stamps bought in the Federation cannot be used in the RS and vice versa. There are many '''mobile phone''' networks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, e.g.: HT ERONET (Mostar), GSMBiH (Sarajevo) and m:tel (Republika Srpska, Banja Luka) You can buy a prepaid SIM card from any network at any kiosk for 10 KM or less. Often operators offer special data only packages for tourists with a validity of 5-30 days (e.g. 30 days with 30GB for 40 KM). The activation of any Bosnian SIM card takes less than 2 minutes, no proof of identity or any other bureaucratic steps are required. Note that you can use Bosnian SIM cards in other West Balkan countries. Sometimes this requires a minimal "top up" of your call and SMS budget which you can also get at kiosks, if you know your phone number. ==Go next== The land border can be crossed to [[Croatia]], [[Montenegro]] and [[Serbia]]. {{outlinecountry}} {{isPartOf|Balkans}} {{geo|44|18|zoom=8}} 5xclu07x60ial8tbz14q2c03gch4fv5 0 6011 5289222 5260711 2026-06-07T20:36:07Z Waysi32 2418585 Renamed to detour. 5289222 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Itinerary banner.jpg}} '''Careys Creek Track''' is a tramping (hiking, bush walking) track about 20 km north of [[Dunedin]], in the [[South Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It runs from Evansdale, by [[Blueskin Bay]], to Semple Road near the southern end of Silverpeaks Forest at Double Hill. It starts at a small public picnic area, '''Evansdale Glen''', off State Highway 1 about 200 m north of the township of Evansdale. ==Understand== {{see also|Tramping in New Zealand}} All tracks are described here heading upstream or uphill. Careys Creek Track and its branches can be enjoyed in several ways: *Walk in from either end, walk a loop of the two branch tracks, and head back again. *Start at the Honeycomb Track entrance and go down one branch track, along the main track a short while, and back up the other branch. *Start at either end, walk the full length, and get picked up at the other end. ==Prepare== The track requires a good level of fitness and some hiking experience — it is classified as a challenging walk. No permits are required to walk the track, though a permit is needed if you intend to hunt in the Careys Creek area. Tramping boots are essential, as the track is rough, muddy and crosses the creek repeatedly. ===Eat=== There are no shops, cafés or food services anywhere along the track. Bring all food with you. For the full route done as a day walk, a packed lunch and snacks are sufficient. There is no cooking infrastructure on the track, so carry a portable stove if you plan to cook. ===Drink=== Careys Creek runs alongside much of the track and is the only water source en route. As with most backcountry streams in New Zealand, treat the water before drinking — boiling, filtering, or purification tablets are all suitable methods. Carry enough water to cover the ridge sections of the Honeycomb and Rongomai Tracks, which are away from the creek. ===Sleep=== The track is generally done as a day walk, with most parties allowing around seven hours for the full route. There are no huts, shelters or designated campsites on the Careys Creek Track itself. If you wish to extend your trip into the broader Silverpeaks area, the Jubilee Hut — managed by the Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club and accessible from Mountain Road — offers bunk beds and basic facilities, though it is not directly connected to this track. ===Climate=== The track is open year-round, but conditions vary considerably by season. Dunedin has a cool marine climate, with a mean annual temperature of around 11°C and rain falling on roughly half of all days. Summers (December–February) are mild and the most reliable time to visit. Winters bring frosts and occasional snow to the higher ground, and the exposed ridges on the Honeycomb and Rongomai Tracks can be particularly bitter. The creek is prone to flash flooding, so avoid the area during or immediately after heavy rain. Rain gear and warm layers are recommended at any time of year. ===Environment=== The track is muddy and slippery in places, with exposed rocks and roots, and crosses the creek numerous times — tramping boots are strongly recommended. A short section of the Honeycomb Track runs along an active logging road used by logging trucks; take care on this stretch. A permit is required to hunt on the conservation land within the Careys Creek area. New Zealand has strict biosecurity requirements to protect its native ecosystems. Follow the Check, Clean, Dry procedure for all gear — check boots and equipment for soil, seeds and plant material, clean thoroughly, and dry before moving between catchments or conservation areas. Dogs are permitted on the track but must be kept under control at all times. ==Get in== There is no public transport to either trailhead. Walkers doing the full point-to-point route typically leave a car at each end or arrange a pick-up. The entrances to the Rongomai and Honeycomb Tracks from the forestry road (Steep Hill Road) are not accessible by car due to a locked forestry gate; the last formed car park is on Steep Hill Road at the entrance to the Silverpeaks Circuit Track, approximately 5 km from the Honeycomb Track entrance. *'''Evansdale Glen (southern end):''' Continue along State Highway 1 past the turn-off to Warrington. Access to Evansdale Glen Scenic Reserve is via a gravel signposted road on the left as the highway turns up the hill. Park in the gravel turning area before the ford — the road beyond is muddy and only suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles. A pedestrian bridge crosses the creek from the car park to the track entrance. *'''Double Hill Road (northern end):''' From Dunedin head north on State Highway 1 and turn left just after Waitati onto Double Hill Road, which becomes Semple Road. The car park is an open area on the right, signed as Careys Creek Conservation Area. ==Walk== {{mapframe}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q139269389|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title=Careys Creek Track}} {{RouteSection|name= Careys Creek Track|length=21.3 km}} Starting from {{marker|type=see|name=Evansdale Glen|lat=-45.71347|long=170.56840}}, the first section follows an old farm vehicle track (now prohibited and impassable to vehicles). This mostly runs along the "true right" (that is, as you are facing downstream) of the valley but briefly criss-crosses the stream for two brief stretches, as the easiest vehicle route was sought. This results in four river crossings. The first of these pairs of crossings can be avoided by a rougher alternate route which scrambles over a steep bluff and becomes gradually less distinct until the main track is rejoined at the second crossing. The track continues up the "true right" bank for some distance, at one point scrambling over an old landslide of dirt and boulders. The second pair of crossings takes the track over to the "wrong" side (the "true left") again briefly as the Kilmog Creek flows in from the north. Here the Careys Creek valley swings south. The track continues on its usual "true right" side of the valley to a signpost marking the junction of the {{marker|type=go|name=Rongomai Track|lat=-45.71212|long=170.53921}} at the foot of Rongomai Ridge. From here the track becomes a narrow foot track. This section probably dates back to the construction of a water supply pipeline in the early 20th century for a psychiatric hospital at Seacliff. After a short distance, an old dam of large stone blocks has been built over the creek. The dam no longer forms a lake as it has entirely filled with gravel and silt. There is a good waterfall over its crest. Further on, with interesting flora and fauna abounding, there is a 20-30 foot high dam with an impressive fall of water over the crest. Behind is a dark, dangerous-looking lake with a DoC sign warning of the danger of going too near. This is called Black Gully Dam and it has a steep path leading from its base up to a car-park on Doouble Hill Road. Many people leave a car at each end of this 7-hour walk so that they can avoid back-tracking. It's a very interesting walk with remnants of the old water-supply pipe often exposed. Much work has been completed on it by the Green Hut Track Group who claim to try to maintain tracks in this back-country area of Dunedin city. Further up the valley from here the {{marker|type=go|name=Honeycomb Ridge Track|lat=-45.72135|long=170.53826}} branches off. The main track continues south to the head of the Careys Creek valley. This southern section of the track, from the Honeycomb turnoff to the Semple Road carpark is by far the more interesting and follows the old pipeline closely. Previously little-used and often overgrown, it was extensively worked on in 2006 and is now clearly passable. Green Hut Track Group volunteers spent way over 700 hours clearing, benching and making it safer. The track passes another dam, Black Gully Dam (this one with a small lake) at the creek's source. The steps up from Black Gully Dam are steep and require caution. The track ends at a car park on {{marker|type=go|name=Semple Road|lat=-45.7516|long=170.5239}}. {{RouteSection|name=Rongomai Track|role=detour}} Rongomai Track has a steep climb from the valley floor up a ridge through dry native forest until the pine plantation is reached. Here the track continues as a forestry access road to {{marker|type=go|name=Mountain Road|lat=-45.72224|long=170.51883}}. A short link before the end crosses over to Honeycomb Track, where during logging operations, walkers may be diverted for safety. {{RouteSection|name=Honeycomb Track|role=detour}} Honeycomb Track branches off further up the main valley and heads up steep climbs to emerge at a parking area opposite a quarry on Mountain Road. The sign here implies that both tracks start at this point, but Rongomai Track's starting point is actually a few minutes walk north along Mountain Road, where a sign marking the start can be found. ==Go next== The nearest town is [[Waitati]], a short drive south on State Highway 1, where there is a small store. [[Dunedin]], about 20 km to the south, has a full range of services. {{geo|-45.7368|170.5297}} {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Oceania itineraries}} c3415twla6zdngvkw1axkriz94h496j 0 6060 5289239 5257482 2026-06-07T21:27:21Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Towns and villages */ Map too big; squeezes the text. 5289239 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banners Carmarthenshire Hills above Llandovery.jpg}} '''Carmarthenshire''' ([[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]: ''Sir Gaerfyrddin'' or ''Sir Gâr'') is a county in south west [[Wales]]. It is bounded to the north west by [[Ceredigion]], the west by [[Pembrokeshire]], the east by [[Glamorgan]] and to the north east by [[Powys]] == Towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.840 | -4.220 | height=500 | width=300 | zoom=9 }} {{Mapshape}} ===Towns=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Carmarthen]]|url=|lat=51.856|long=-4.316|wikidata=Q835835}} (Welsh: ''Caerfyrddin'') – the county town of Carmarthenshire, bustling market *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ammanford]]|url=|lat=51.8|long=-3.993|wikidata=Q2472406}} (''Rhydaman'') — a former coal mining town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Burry Port]]|url=|lat=51.69|long=-4.25|wikidata=Q2253279}} (''Porth Tywyn'') — a harbour town and is famous for being the landing site of Amelia Earheart in her successful attempt at being the first woman to cross the [[Atlantic Ocean]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Kidwelly]]|url=|lat=51.736|long=-4.307|wikidata=Q3395358}} (''Cydweli'') – it has a well-kept 12th-century castle *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Laugharne]]|url=|lat=51.7694|long=-4.4631|wikidata=Q1965490}} (''Talacharn'') – coastal town with castle and Dylan Thomas connection *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llandeilo]]|url=|lat=51.885|long=-3.992|wikidata=Q2204179}} – picturesque market town. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llandovery]]|url=|lat=51.995|long=-3.795|wikidata=Q651733}} (''Llanymddyfri'') – picturesque market town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llanelli]]|url=|lat=51.684|long=-4.163|wikidata=Q990125}} – the largest town in the county is a base for visiting scenic areas such as the Millennium Coastal Path and Pembrey Country Park *{{marker|type=city|name=[[St. Clears]]|url=|lat=51.82043|long=-4.50424|wikidata=Q2085995}} (''Sanclêr'') – market town ===Villages=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ferryside]]|url=|lat=51.7678|long=-4.3693|wikidata=Q5445551}} (''Glan-y-fferi'') — a fishing village that has become holiday and retirement area *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llanfynydd]]|url=|lat=51.928|long=-4.098|wikidata=Q770818}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pendine]]|url=|lat=51.74719|long=-4.56393|wikidata=Q3403473}} (''Pentywyn'') — home of the Pendine Museum of Speed *{{marker|type=city|name=Pumsaint|url=|lat=52.047|long=-3.961|wikidata=Q7259867}} — a village near the Dolaucothi Gold Mines, where the Roman mined gold ore *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llansteffan]]|url=|lat=51.768942|long=-4.38543|wikidata=Q13644944}} and Llanybri are neighbouring idyllic coastal villages *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llandysul]]|url=|lat=52.042|long=-4.309|wikidata=Q2044159}} — popular for fishing and canoeing ==Understand== Carmarthenshire is a largely rural county and has rich farmland and a large agricultural industry. It has some of the most fertile land in Wales and is known as the Garden of Wales. Carmarthenshire is an ancient county and historically the largest traditional county of Wales, which modern Carmarthenshire shares roughly the same boundaries. The Prince of Wales's Welsh home is located near the village of Myddfai in Carmarthenshire. ===Tourist information=== *[http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/ Discover Carmarthenshire] ==Get in== ===By car=== *The M4 Motorway connects Carmarthenshire with [[Swansea]] and destinations to the East, eventually reaching [[London]]. The M4 terminates at the Pont Abraham Roundabout, approximately 15 miles south east of Carmarthen and serves Llanelli. *The A48 connects Carmarthen to the M4 at Pont Abraham. The A48 then continues along a route similar to the M4 heading eastwards. *The A483 connects towns in eastern Carmarthenshire to places in mid and north Wales and [[Chester]]. *The A40 is a major east–west route beginning from [[London]] and ending at [[Fishguard]] which passes through Carmarthen. East of Carmarthen, the A40 skirts the northern edge of the [[Brecon Beacons]] and passes the town of [[Brecon]]. ===By train=== Arriva Trains Wales run the vast majority of Services in the area, with First Great Western running a small number of through trains to [[London]]. Train services from [[Shrewsbury (Shropshire)|Shrewsbury]], via central Wales on the scenic Heart of Wales Line call at Ammanford and Llanelli. The only east–west line through Carmarthenshire is the West Wales line on which direct Arriva Trains Wales services from Manchester, Newport, Cardiff and Swansea call at Llanelli and Carmarthen as well as many other smaller stations. First Great Western trains from London only run directly to Llanelli and Carmarthen during the summer months. At other times, a change at Swansea or Newport is required. ===By bus=== National Express operate coach services to Carmarthen from [[Blackpool]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[London]] (Victoria). The TrawsCambria service from [[Cardiff]] Bay to [[Aberystwyth]] calls at Carmarthen. To Llanelli, National Express operate regular coach services from London (Victoria). See [http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/council-services/travel-roads-parking/bus-services/ Carmarthenshire government bus page] ===By plane=== *{{marker|type=go|name=Pembrey Airport|url=http://www.pembreyairport.com|lat=|long=}} ([[ICAO]]:'''EGFP''') in the south of Carmarthenshire handles private light aircraft. Charter company South Western Airlines operate out of [[Pembrey]] Airport. ===By boat=== The ferry ports at Pembroke Dock and Fishguart are approximately an hour away from Carmarthenshire, offering ferry services between south Wales and Ireland. ==Get around== The best way to travel around Carmarthenshire is by private car. See also [http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/residents/travel-roads-parking/bus-services/bus-timetables Carmarthenshire government bus page]{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ==See== ===Castles=== *'''[[Carmarthen]] Castle''' * '''Carreg Cennen Castle''', near [[Llandeilo]] *'''Dinefwr Castle''', near [[Llandeilo]] *'''Dryslwyn Castle''', near [[Llandeilo]] *'''[[Kidwelly]] Castle''' *'''[[Laugharne]] Castle''' *'''[[Llandovery]] Castle''' *'''[[Llansteffan]] Castle''' ===Coastline=== *'''Cefn Sidan beach''' near [[Burry Port]] *'''Gwendraeth estuary''' near [[Kidwelly]] *'''[[Llansteffan]] beach''' *'''[[Pendine]] Sands''' ===Parks and gardens=== *'''Aberglasney''' near [[Llandeilo]] *'''Black Mountain''', the range of mountains on the far western part of the [[Brecon Beacons National Park]] falls within Carmarthenshire. This part of the Brecon Beacons is far less visited than the central and western parts but is no less spectacular. * '''National Botanic Garden of Wales''' at Llanarthne, west of [[Carmarthen#Q3139233|Carmarthen]], was created in the new millennium and features over 100,000 plants set in a 568-acre regency park. Includes the world's largest single span glass house. ==Do== ===Aviation=== * Pembrey Airport, [[Burry Port]] ===Motor Racing=== *'''Pembrey Circuit''' , [[Burry Port]] * [[Pendine]] Museum of Speed ===Skiing=== * '''Pembrey Country Park''', [[Burry Port]] ===Spectator Sports=== * '''Ffos Las Racecourse''', Mixed (flat and jumps) horse racing, near [[Kidwelly]]. *'''Scarlets''', Rugby Union, [[Llanelli]]. === Cycling === *'''Millenium Coastal Path''' (part of NCR 4) This route follows the Carmarthenshire coast south of Llanelli. ==Eat== Carmarthen and Llanelli offer the best opportunities in Carmarthenshire. Carmarthen contains chain restaurants such as Pizza Express, Frankie and Benny's, Harvester and the Real China as well as fast food eateries McDonalds and KFC. Outside of the town are a number of independent restaurants including Y Polyn (AA restaurant of the year for Wales 2010), The Cors in Laugharne (located in a bog garden) and Hurst House (previously owned by Neil Morrissey). ==Drink== Llanelli has the best collection of pubs and bars in Carmarthenshire. == Sleep == ==Talk== The area is by and large bi-lingual. Welsh and English are both widely used. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== *[[Brecon Beacons National Park]] - a short drive from Carmarthenshire will take you into this land of lakes, mountain peaks and Celtic mystery. *[[Cardiff]] - Wales' capital city - castle - shopping - between 1 - 1 1/2 hours by car. There timetabled train services to Cardiff from Carmarthen and Llanelli as well as other smaller village stations. Direct bus services to Cardiff are available at Carmarthen and Llanelli. *[[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]] the only coastal national park in the UK, found just to the West of Carmarthenshire. *[[Swansea]] and [[Gower]] peninsula - Wales second largest city lies just to the south east of Carmarthenshire for shopping, leisure, nightlife and restaurants. There are frequent bus and train connections from Llanelli and Carmarthen. {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|51.85|-4.29|zoom=10}} q0mxqwiflvxu80jlrrzefwwowaody50 5289240 5289239 2026-06-07T21:28:58Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Towns and villages */ map size modified again 5289240 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banners Carmarthenshire Hills above Llandovery.jpg}} '''Carmarthenshire''' ([[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]: ''Sir Gaerfyrddin'' or ''Sir Gâr'') is a county in south west [[Wales]]. It is bounded to the north west by [[Ceredigion]], the west by [[Pembrokeshire]], the east by [[Glamorgan]] and to the north east by [[Powys]] == Towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.840 | -4.220 | height=350 | width=360 | zoom=9 }} {{Mapshape}} ===Towns=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Carmarthen]]|url=|lat=51.856|long=-4.316|wikidata=Q835835}} (Welsh: ''Caerfyrddin'') – the county town of Carmarthenshire, bustling market *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ammanford]]|url=|lat=51.8|long=-3.993|wikidata=Q2472406}} (''Rhydaman'') — a former coal mining town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Burry Port]]|url=|lat=51.69|long=-4.25|wikidata=Q2253279}} (''Porth Tywyn'') — a harbour town and is famous for being the landing site of Amelia Earheart in her successful attempt at being the first woman to cross the [[Atlantic Ocean]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Kidwelly]]|url=|lat=51.736|long=-4.307|wikidata=Q3395358}} (''Cydweli'') – it has a well-kept 12th-century castle *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Laugharne]]|url=|lat=51.7694|long=-4.4631|wikidata=Q1965490}} (''Talacharn'') – coastal town with castle and Dylan Thomas connection *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llandeilo]]|url=|lat=51.885|long=-3.992|wikidata=Q2204179}} – picturesque market town. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llandovery]]|url=|lat=51.995|long=-3.795|wikidata=Q651733}} (''Llanymddyfri'') – picturesque market town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llanelli]]|url=|lat=51.684|long=-4.163|wikidata=Q990125}} – the largest town in the county is a base for visiting scenic areas such as the Millennium Coastal Path and Pembrey Country Park *{{marker|type=city|name=[[St. Clears]]|url=|lat=51.82043|long=-4.50424|wikidata=Q2085995}} (''Sanclêr'') – market town ===Villages=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ferryside]]|url=|lat=51.7678|long=-4.3693|wikidata=Q5445551}} (''Glan-y-fferi'') — a fishing village that has become holiday and retirement area *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llanfynydd]]|url=|lat=51.928|long=-4.098|wikidata=Q770818}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pendine]]|url=|lat=51.74719|long=-4.56393|wikidata=Q3403473}} (''Pentywyn'') — home of the Pendine Museum of Speed *{{marker|type=city|name=Pumsaint|url=|lat=52.047|long=-3.961|wikidata=Q7259867}} — a village near the Dolaucothi Gold Mines, where the Roman mined gold ore *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llansteffan]]|url=|lat=51.768942|long=-4.38543|wikidata=Q13644944}} and Llanybri are neighbouring idyllic coastal villages *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llandysul]]|url=|lat=52.042|long=-4.309|wikidata=Q2044159}} — popular for fishing and canoeing ==Understand== Carmarthenshire is a largely rural county and has rich farmland and a large agricultural industry. It has some of the most fertile land in Wales and is known as the Garden of Wales. Carmarthenshire is an ancient county and historically the largest traditional county of Wales, which modern Carmarthenshire shares roughly the same boundaries. The Prince of Wales's Welsh home is located near the village of Myddfai in Carmarthenshire. ===Tourist information=== *[http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/ Discover Carmarthenshire] ==Get in== ===By car=== *The M4 Motorway connects Carmarthenshire with [[Swansea]] and destinations to the East, eventually reaching [[London]]. The M4 terminates at the Pont Abraham Roundabout, approximately 15 miles south east of Carmarthen and serves Llanelli. *The A48 connects Carmarthen to the M4 at Pont Abraham. The A48 then continues along a route similar to the M4 heading eastwards. *The A483 connects towns in eastern Carmarthenshire to places in mid and north Wales and [[Chester]]. *The A40 is a major east–west route beginning from [[London]] and ending at [[Fishguard]] which passes through Carmarthen. East of Carmarthen, the A40 skirts the northern edge of the [[Brecon Beacons]] and passes the town of [[Brecon]]. ===By train=== Arriva Trains Wales run the vast majority of Services in the area, with First Great Western running a small number of through trains to [[London]]. Train services from [[Shrewsbury (Shropshire)|Shrewsbury]], via central Wales on the scenic Heart of Wales Line call at Ammanford and Llanelli. The only east–west line through Carmarthenshire is the West Wales line on which direct Arriva Trains Wales services from Manchester, Newport, Cardiff and Swansea call at Llanelli and Carmarthen as well as many other smaller stations. First Great Western trains from London only run directly to Llanelli and Carmarthen during the summer months. At other times, a change at Swansea or Newport is required. ===By bus=== National Express operate coach services to Carmarthen from [[Blackpool]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[London]] (Victoria). The TrawsCambria service from [[Cardiff]] Bay to [[Aberystwyth]] calls at Carmarthen. To Llanelli, National Express operate regular coach services from London (Victoria). See [http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/council-services/travel-roads-parking/bus-services/ Carmarthenshire government bus page] ===By plane=== *{{marker|type=go|name=Pembrey Airport|url=http://www.pembreyairport.com|lat=|long=}} ([[ICAO]]:'''EGFP''') in the south of Carmarthenshire handles private light aircraft. Charter company South Western Airlines operate out of [[Pembrey]] Airport. ===By boat=== The ferry ports at Pembroke Dock and Fishguart are approximately an hour away from Carmarthenshire, offering ferry services between south Wales and Ireland. ==Get around== The best way to travel around Carmarthenshire is by private car. See also [http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/residents/travel-roads-parking/bus-services/bus-timetables Carmarthenshire government bus page]{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ==See== ===Castles=== *'''[[Carmarthen]] Castle''' * '''Carreg Cennen Castle''', near [[Llandeilo]] *'''Dinefwr Castle''', near [[Llandeilo]] *'''Dryslwyn Castle''', near [[Llandeilo]] *'''[[Kidwelly]] Castle''' *'''[[Laugharne]] Castle''' *'''[[Llandovery]] Castle''' *'''[[Llansteffan]] Castle''' ===Coastline=== *'''Cefn Sidan beach''' near [[Burry Port]] *'''Gwendraeth estuary''' near [[Kidwelly]] *'''[[Llansteffan]] beach''' *'''[[Pendine]] Sands''' ===Parks and gardens=== *'''Aberglasney''' near [[Llandeilo]] *'''Black Mountain''', the range of mountains on the far western part of the [[Brecon Beacons National Park]] falls within Carmarthenshire. This part of the Brecon Beacons is far less visited than the central and western parts but is no less spectacular. * '''National Botanic Garden of Wales''' at Llanarthne, west of [[Carmarthen#Q3139233|Carmarthen]], was created in the new millennium and features over 100,000 plants set in a 568-acre regency park. Includes the world's largest single span glass house. ==Do== ===Aviation=== * Pembrey Airport, [[Burry Port]] ===Motor Racing=== *'''Pembrey Circuit''' , [[Burry Port]] * [[Pendine]] Museum of Speed ===Skiing=== * '''Pembrey Country Park''', [[Burry Port]] ===Spectator Sports=== * '''Ffos Las Racecourse''', Mixed (flat and jumps) horse racing, near [[Kidwelly]]. *'''Scarlets''', Rugby Union, [[Llanelli]]. === Cycling === *'''Millenium Coastal Path''' (part of NCR 4) This route follows the Carmarthenshire coast south of Llanelli. ==Eat== Carmarthen and Llanelli offer the best opportunities in Carmarthenshire. Carmarthen contains chain restaurants such as Pizza Express, Frankie and Benny's, Harvester and the Real China as well as fast food eateries McDonalds and KFC. Outside of the town are a number of independent restaurants including Y Polyn (AA restaurant of the year for Wales 2010), The Cors in Laugharne (located in a bog garden) and Hurst House (previously owned by Neil Morrissey). ==Drink== Llanelli has the best collection of pubs and bars in Carmarthenshire. == Sleep == ==Talk== The area is by and large bi-lingual. Welsh and English are both widely used. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== *[[Brecon Beacons National Park]] - a short drive from Carmarthenshire will take you into this land of lakes, mountain peaks and Celtic mystery. *[[Cardiff]] - Wales' capital city - castle - shopping - between 1 - 1 1/2 hours by car. There timetabled train services to Cardiff from Carmarthen and Llanelli as well as other smaller village stations. Direct bus services to Cardiff are available at Carmarthen and Llanelli. *[[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]] the only coastal national park in the UK, found just to the West of Carmarthenshire. *[[Swansea]] and [[Gower]] peninsula - Wales second largest city lies just to the south east of Carmarthenshire for shopping, leisure, nightlife and restaurants. There are frequent bus and train connections from Llanelli and Carmarthen. {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|51.85|-4.29|zoom=10}} 9gjy83cqkfipw9oek4pbxq196iql9j3 5289241 5289240 2026-06-07T21:30:23Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Villages */ "It's just the one Roman, actually" 5289241 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banners Carmarthenshire Hills above Llandovery.jpg}} '''Carmarthenshire''' ([[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]: ''Sir Gaerfyrddin'' or ''Sir Gâr'') is a county in south west [[Wales]]. It is bounded to the north west by [[Ceredigion]], the west by [[Pembrokeshire]], the east by [[Glamorgan]] and to the north east by [[Powys]] == Towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.840 | -4.220 | height=350 | width=360 | zoom=9 }} {{Mapshape}} ===Towns=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Carmarthen]]|url=|lat=51.856|long=-4.316|wikidata=Q835835}} (Welsh: ''Caerfyrddin'') – the county town of Carmarthenshire, bustling market *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ammanford]]|url=|lat=51.8|long=-3.993|wikidata=Q2472406}} (''Rhydaman'') — a former coal mining town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Burry Port]]|url=|lat=51.69|long=-4.25|wikidata=Q2253279}} (''Porth Tywyn'') — a harbour town and is famous for being the landing site of Amelia Earheart in her successful attempt at being the first woman to cross the [[Atlantic Ocean]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Kidwelly]]|url=|lat=51.736|long=-4.307|wikidata=Q3395358}} (''Cydweli'') – it has a well-kept 12th-century castle *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Laugharne]]|url=|lat=51.7694|long=-4.4631|wikidata=Q1965490}} (''Talacharn'') – coastal town with castle and Dylan Thomas connection *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llandeilo]]|url=|lat=51.885|long=-3.992|wikidata=Q2204179}} – picturesque market town. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llandovery]]|url=|lat=51.995|long=-3.795|wikidata=Q651733}} (''Llanymddyfri'') – picturesque market town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llanelli]]|url=|lat=51.684|long=-4.163|wikidata=Q990125}} – the largest town in the county is a base for visiting scenic areas such as the Millennium Coastal Path and Pembrey Country Park *{{marker|type=city|name=[[St. Clears]]|url=|lat=51.82043|long=-4.50424|wikidata=Q2085995}} (''Sanclêr'') – market town ===Villages=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ferryside]]|url=|lat=51.7678|long=-4.3693|wikidata=Q5445551}} (''Glan-y-fferi'') — a fishing village that has become holiday and retirement area *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llanfynydd]]|url=|lat=51.928|long=-4.098|wikidata=Q770818}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pendine]]|url=|lat=51.74719|long=-4.56393|wikidata=Q3403473}} (''Pentywyn'') — home of the Pendine Museum of Speed *{{marker|type=city|name=Pumsaint|url=|lat=52.047|long=-3.961|wikidata=Q7259867}} — a village near the Dolaucothi Gold Mines, where the Romans mined gold ore *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llansteffan]]|url=|lat=51.768942|long=-4.38543|wikidata=Q13644944}} and Llanybri are neighbouring idyllic coastal villages *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llandysul]]|url=|lat=52.042|long=-4.309|wikidata=Q2044159}} — popular for fishing and canoeing ==Understand== Carmarthenshire is a largely rural county and has rich farmland and a large agricultural industry. It has some of the most fertile land in Wales and is known as the Garden of Wales. Carmarthenshire is an ancient county and historically the largest traditional county of Wales, which modern Carmarthenshire shares roughly the same boundaries. The Prince of Wales's Welsh home is located near the village of Myddfai in Carmarthenshire. ===Tourist information=== *[http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/ Discover Carmarthenshire] ==Get in== ===By car=== *The M4 Motorway connects Carmarthenshire with [[Swansea]] and destinations to the East, eventually reaching [[London]]. The M4 terminates at the Pont Abraham Roundabout, approximately 15 miles south east of Carmarthen and serves Llanelli. *The A48 connects Carmarthen to the M4 at Pont Abraham. The A48 then continues along a route similar to the M4 heading eastwards. *The A483 connects towns in eastern Carmarthenshire to places in mid and north Wales and [[Chester]]. *The A40 is a major east–west route beginning from [[London]] and ending at [[Fishguard]] which passes through Carmarthen. East of Carmarthen, the A40 skirts the northern edge of the [[Brecon Beacons]] and passes the town of [[Brecon]]. ===By train=== Arriva Trains Wales run the vast majority of Services in the area, with First Great Western running a small number of through trains to [[London]]. Train services from [[Shrewsbury (Shropshire)|Shrewsbury]], via central Wales on the scenic Heart of Wales Line call at Ammanford and Llanelli. The only east–west line through Carmarthenshire is the West Wales line on which direct Arriva Trains Wales services from Manchester, Newport, Cardiff and Swansea call at Llanelli and Carmarthen as well as many other smaller stations. First Great Western trains from London only run directly to Llanelli and Carmarthen during the summer months. At other times, a change at Swansea or Newport is required. ===By bus=== National Express operate coach services to Carmarthen from [[Blackpool]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[London]] (Victoria). The TrawsCambria service from [[Cardiff]] Bay to [[Aberystwyth]] calls at Carmarthen. To Llanelli, National Express operate regular coach services from London (Victoria). See [http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/council-services/travel-roads-parking/bus-services/ Carmarthenshire government bus page] ===By plane=== *{{marker|type=go|name=Pembrey Airport|url=http://www.pembreyairport.com|lat=|long=}} ([[ICAO]]:'''EGFP''') in the south of Carmarthenshire handles private light aircraft. Charter company South Western Airlines operate out of [[Pembrey]] Airport. ===By boat=== The ferry ports at Pembroke Dock and Fishguart are approximately an hour away from Carmarthenshire, offering ferry services between south Wales and Ireland. ==Get around== The best way to travel around Carmarthenshire is by private car. See also [http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/residents/travel-roads-parking/bus-services/bus-timetables Carmarthenshire government bus page]{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ==See== ===Castles=== *'''[[Carmarthen]] Castle''' * '''Carreg Cennen Castle''', near [[Llandeilo]] *'''Dinefwr Castle''', near [[Llandeilo]] *'''Dryslwyn Castle''', near [[Llandeilo]] *'''[[Kidwelly]] Castle''' *'''[[Laugharne]] Castle''' *'''[[Llandovery]] Castle''' *'''[[Llansteffan]] Castle''' ===Coastline=== *'''Cefn Sidan beach''' near [[Burry Port]] *'''Gwendraeth estuary''' near [[Kidwelly]] *'''[[Llansteffan]] beach''' *'''[[Pendine]] Sands''' ===Parks and gardens=== *'''Aberglasney''' near [[Llandeilo]] *'''Black Mountain''', the range of mountains on the far western part of the [[Brecon Beacons National Park]] falls within Carmarthenshire. This part of the Brecon Beacons is far less visited than the central and western parts but is no less spectacular. * '''National Botanic Garden of Wales''' at Llanarthne, west of [[Carmarthen#Q3139233|Carmarthen]], was created in the new millennium and features over 100,000 plants set in a 568-acre regency park. Includes the world's largest single span glass house. ==Do== ===Aviation=== * Pembrey Airport, [[Burry Port]] ===Motor Racing=== *'''Pembrey Circuit''' , [[Burry Port]] * [[Pendine]] Museum of Speed ===Skiing=== * '''Pembrey Country Park''', [[Burry Port]] ===Spectator Sports=== * '''Ffos Las Racecourse''', Mixed (flat and jumps) horse racing, near [[Kidwelly]]. *'''Scarlets''', Rugby Union, [[Llanelli]]. === Cycling === *'''Millenium Coastal Path''' (part of NCR 4) This route follows the Carmarthenshire coast south of Llanelli. ==Eat== Carmarthen and Llanelli offer the best opportunities in Carmarthenshire. Carmarthen contains chain restaurants such as Pizza Express, Frankie and Benny's, Harvester and the Real China as well as fast food eateries McDonalds and KFC. Outside of the town are a number of independent restaurants including Y Polyn (AA restaurant of the year for Wales 2010), The Cors in Laugharne (located in a bog garden) and Hurst House (previously owned by Neil Morrissey). ==Drink== Llanelli has the best collection of pubs and bars in Carmarthenshire. == Sleep == ==Talk== The area is by and large bi-lingual. Welsh and English are both widely used. ==Stay safe== ==Go next== *[[Brecon Beacons National Park]] - a short drive from Carmarthenshire will take you into this land of lakes, mountain peaks and Celtic mystery. *[[Cardiff]] - Wales' capital city - castle - shopping - between 1 - 1 1/2 hours by car. There timetabled train services to Cardiff from Carmarthen and Llanelli as well as other smaller village stations. Direct bus services to Cardiff are available at Carmarthen and Llanelli. *[[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]] the only coastal national park in the UK, found just to the West of Carmarthenshire. *[[Swansea]] and [[Gower]] peninsula - Wales second largest city lies just to the south east of Carmarthenshire for shopping, leisure, nightlife and restaurants. There are frequent bus and train connections from Llanelli and Carmarthen. {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|51.85|-4.29|zoom=10}} sd59yxtsv7jx4zek3582hkzh3hsqq9e 0 6471 5289118 5288879 2026-06-07T16:23:10Z LPfi 79572 /* top */ avoided the redirect of [[Habsburg Monarchy]] – I assume its formation wasn't the key event and much is covered by the [[Holy Roman Empire]] 5289118 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hruba Skala chateau Wikivoyage banner.jpg|caption=Karkonosze Pass between Poland and the Czech Republic}} '''Central Europe''' is one of [[Europe]]'s most beautiful regions. Long divided by the ambitions of warring empires and then Cold War tensions, this region was deeply influenced by the [[Holy Roman Empire]], the [[Ottoman Empire]], the [[Russian Empire]] and the [[USSR]]. It was also influenced by the formation of the [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]], [[Austria-Hungary]], [[Yugoslavia]] and the [[German Empire]]. All the countries in this area are [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen]] members and, with the exceptions of tiny [[Liechtenstein]] and staunchly neutral [[Switzerland]], they are also [[European Union|EU]] members, so travelling between them is a breeze. ==Countries== [[Croatia]] and [[Lithuania]] may also be included in the definition of Central Europe. At Wikivoyage they are handled as part of the [[Balkans]] and the [[Baltic states]], respectively. {{Regionlist | regionmap=Central Europe Regions.png | regionmaptext=Countries of Central Europe | regionInteractiveMap=map1 | regionmapsize=450px | region1name=[[Austria]] | region1color=#71b37b | region1items= | region1description=Breathtaking Alpine panoramas, where you can ski or hike – but also e.g. the cosmopolitan city of Vienna with a unique charm; Vienna coffee houses were both the start of many a story and the place where many stories have been written. | region2name=[[Czech Republic]] | region2color=#d8d036 | region2items= | region2description=A Slavic country surrounded by German-speakers, where fairytale forests and beautiful mountains are a nice addition to the charming cities that survived both wars and communism, and the hearty and filling cuisine is just one more reason to stay. | region3name=[[Germany]] | region3color=#c17da7 | region3items= | region3description=Both the most populous and the most economically powerful country in the [[European Union]], Germany is an incredibly diverse nation that offers everything from skiing in the Alps to sunbathing on the coasts, old towns dating back to the [[Roman Empire]] and ultramodern architecture in cities like Frankfurt. | region4name=[[Hungary]] | region4color=#d09440 | region4items= | region4description=A favourite with Easterners during the Cold War, Hungary today is one of the often overlooked gems of Europe. 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With the beautiful Baltic Sea to the north and the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains in the south, Poland is a diverse gem. | region7name=[[Slovakia]] | region7color=#8a84a3 | region7items= | region7description=Often mistaken as simply an appendix of "big brother" Czech Republic, this small ice hockey-crazy nation has made good use of its independence, won in 1993, and now offers a unique blend of influences that come together in its capital Bratislava as well as the skiing resorts of Europe's smallest high mountain range, the High Tatras. | region8name=[[Slovenia]] | region8color=#e25c5c | region8items= | region8description=This small post-Yugoslav nation features the Adriatic sea and the Alps, South Slavic, Romance, Slavic and Germanic influences and boasts enough foreign languages to welcome visitors from all around the globe | region9name=[[Switzerland]] | region9color=#e0fa92 | region9items= | region9description=With four official languages and strong regional identities in over two dozen cantons, Switzerland is one of the most diverse countries in Europe. It is also rightly famous for chocolate, cheese, watches, banks and neutrality as well as the culture of honest debate and consensus that binds it all together }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q40|fill=#71b37b|title=[[Austria]]}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q213|fill=#d8d036|title=[[Czech Republic]]}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q183|fill=#c17da7|title=[[Germany]]}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q28|fill=#d09440|title=[[Hungary]]}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q347|fill=#2e9bbb|title=[[Liechtenstein]]}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q36|fill=#4f93c0|title=[[Poland]]}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q214|fill=#8a84a3|title=[[Slovakia]]}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q215|fill=#e25c5c|title=[[Slovenia]]}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|wikidata=Q39|fill=#e0fa92|title=[[Switzerland]]}} ==Cities== [[File:Bratislava Panorama R01.jpg|thumbnail|[[Bratislava]]]] <!-- Please don't change this list without first discussing the issue on the Talk page. --> There are way more cities of interest in Central Europe than would be convenient to list in one article. Below is a list of nine of the most notable: * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Berlin]]|wikidata=Q64}} — divided by force for 45 years during the Cold War, the capital of reunified Germany since 1990, and now an international cultural centre * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bratislava]]|wikidata=Q1780}} — Once known as "Pressburg", this city has seen both Austro-German and Hungarian influences and has thankfully survived the world wars largely unscathed * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Budapest]]|wikidata=Q1781}} — made up of old Buda and Pest on both sides of the Danube, this old Austro-Hungarian co-capital is famous for its thermal baths and was the second city in the world to get a metro * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Geneva]]|wikidata=Q71}} — Switzerland's second city is very much a global city with its location close to the French border and the countless international organisations from CERN to the Red Cross headquartered here * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ljubljana]]|wikidata=Q437}} — the picturesque Alpine capital of Slovenia and a charming baroque city with stunning architecture and dynamic nightlife * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Munich]]|wikidata=Q1726}} — Bavaria's beautiful capital city, its slogan is 'world city with a heart' (Weltstadt mit Herz), the site of the famous Oktoberfest, Hofbräuhaus, many beer gardens and the gateway to the Alps. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Prague]]|wikidata=Q1085}} — home of Kafka and castles and one of the centres of power of the medieval Holy Roman Empire, as well as seat of the oldest university north of the Alps, Prague today draws countless young tourists for its affordable and tasty beer * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vienna]]|wikidata=Q1741}} — An erstwhile imperial capital famous for its coffee houses, the arts and culture, this city looks at least two sizes too large for the tiny country it sits in * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Warsaw]]|wikidata=Q270}} — capital of Poland, and one of the EU's thriving new business centres; the old town, nearly completely destroyed during World War II, has been rebuilt in a style inspired by classicist paintings of Canaletto. ==Other destinations== [[File:Fonyód.jpg|thumbnail|View of Lake Balaton]] * {{marker|name=[[Alps]]|wikidata=Q1286}} — probably one of the most important winter destinations in the world, that is home to summer resorts too. * {{marker|name=[[Auschwitz-Birkenau]]|wikidata=Q7341}} — Nazi death camp that was the centre of the Holocaust for European Jews during World War II. * {{marker|name=[[Białowieża National Park]]|wikidata=Q6870388}} — a UNESCO world heritage site, this is the largest remainder of Europe's primeval forest. * {{marker|name=[[Black Forest]]|wikidata=Q4204}} — known for cuckoo clocks and cherry cake, this region also offers stunning landscapes. * {{marker|name=[[Bohemian Paradise]]|wikidata=Q341327}} — unique geographical formations within the oldest protected parkland in the Czech Republic. * {{marker|name=[[Lake Balaton]]|wikidata=Q6383}} — a large but shallow lake that was a favourite with Easterners during the Cold War. * {{marker|name=[[Füssen|Neuschwanstein Castle]]|wikidata=Q262684}} — built by eccentric Bavarian King Ludwig II this castle has been an inspiration for Disney. * {{marker|name=[[High Tatras]]|wikidata=Q690323}} — Europe's smallest high mountain range is slowly being "discovered" as a hiking and skiing destination beyond its immediate vicinity. ==Understand== [[Image:Neuschwanstein wts.jpg|thumb|350px|Castles appearing straight out of fairy tales dot the entire landscape of Central Europe. Pictured here is Schloss Neuschwanstein near [[Füssen]], [[Germany]].]] While ethnically different, the countries of Central Europe share a similar culture and history throughout the ages. Whereas still in 1990, barbed wire and walls and unfriendly border agents would hinder free movement, today frequent rail and bus connections, cheap flights and excellent roads make getting around easier than ever before. But before you plan your "Central Europe in two weeks" trip, do consider the many small towns and beautiful unspoiled nature reserves that would fall by the wayside were you to concentrate on the many top highlights. ===History=== In the Middle Ages, the region was dominated by the [[Holy Roman Empire]], a patchwork of feudal fiefs, city-states and other smaller entities including the [[Hansa]], until it lost much of its power in the [[Thirty Years War]]. The region was dominated by the [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]], the [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]], and later the [[German Empire]]. [[German phrasebook|German]] was the ''lingua franca'' of the region well into the 20th century. While the ethnic mosaic of the region was not a major source of conflict until the 19th century, nationalism and racism made it an increasingly divisive issue ultimately resulting in the horrors of the [[World War II in Europe|Second World War]] and [[Holocaust remembrance|the Holocaust]]. During the [[Cold War Europe|Cold War]] the region was divided between east and west by the figurative Iron Curtain, but since the revolutions around 1990, [[Germany]] has been reunified, most countries in the region have joined the European Union, with Switzerland and Liechtenstein having close ties to the EU. ===Culture=== Economic and cultural gaps remain in the region, even between neighbours – while many Polish people are devout Catholics, Czech people are rarely religious – and within countries such as the federal Germany. In general, the west is wealthier and more cosmopolitan than the east; though since gaining EU membership, some cities of the east, such as Warsaw and Ljubljana, have seen tremendous economic growth. The regions of western [[Ukraine]], [[Transylvania]] (Romania), [[Kaliningrad Oblast]] (Russia), [[Alsace]] and parts of [[Lorraine]] (France), and [[South Tyrol|South Tyrol/Alto-Adige]] (Italy), not covered by this article, are sometimes also considered Central European. This is due either to their current or past ethnic makeup or their previous political histories. Kaliningrad Oblast spent most of its history as a German-speaking region and South Tirol remains a largely German-speaking region in northern Italy maintaining strong cultural ties to Austria. Even though Ukraine is predominantly an Orthodox Christian country, its westernmost part for the centuries was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and later passed to Austria-Hungary. ===Climate=== Central Europe has temperate climate with four seasons. The further inland, the greater are temperature differences between summer and winter. Summers have more daylight than winters, with difference increasing further north: in [[Hamburg]], sun sets at 16:00 in December, and 22:00 (DST) in June. ==Talk== Central Europe has much linguistic diversity with a wide spread of the Germanic, Slavic, Uralic and Romance language families. Except the Uralic Hungarian, all are Indo-European. All the endemic languages in their modern form are written with the Latin script, although some of them use diacritics extensively. Finding people who speak and understand '''English''' is not a problem in most regions of Central Europe. Quite a few also of those who don't speak English speak [[German]] and [[Russian]] as second languages. Generally speaking, foreign language proficiency is greater the further west and north you go, and in urban areas in general, while people from wealthier regions tend to have better fluency. With the notable exception of Russian and German, which were more commonly taught before the 1990s, young people will often speak foreign languages better than older people. ===Germanic languages=== [[File:Dackel mit Bierkrug.jpg|thumb|Early 20th century postcard with Swabian German writing; "The beer belongs to my master!"]] [[German phrasebook|German]] has the largest number of native speakers in the region and is the official language for Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein, and is co-official in Switzerland (alongside French, Italian and Romansh). [[Swiss-German phrasebook|Swiss German]] differs from Standard German, but what is taught in Swiss schools is close enough. Low German and Frisian are spoken by some – and used also in some formal contexts – but the speakers are bilingual with Standard German. ===Slavic Languages=== The [[Czech phrasebook|Czech]] and [[Slovak phrasebook|Slovak]] languages are closely related, with the Sorbian language spoken in eastern Germany near the Polish frontier also a close relative. [[Polish phrasebook|Polish]] is the main language of Poland, although the country does host some minority Slavic languages such as Kashubian in Pomerania and Silesian in south-west Poland. [[Slovenian phrasebook|Slovenian]] is the official language of Slovenia, but it is also spoken by the Slovenian minorities in southern Austria, north-eastern Italy and western Hungary. There is also a small [[Croatian]] minority in Austria's Burgenland. While [[Russian phrasebook|Russian]] is not endemic to the region, it was taught in schools east of the Iron Curtain. ===Hungarian=== [[File:Eloszallas Hungary road signs.JPG|thumb|Road signs in Old Hungarian and modern Hungarian (Latin) script]] A Uralic language, [[Hungarian phrasebook|Hungarian]] is an outlier in Central Europe, and considered one of the most difficult languages for English speakers to learn due to its complexity. There are 5 million Hungarian speakers living outside Hungary in regions of neighbouring countries, such as eastern Austria and southern Slovakia, plus in Romania (Transylvania) and northern Serbia. ===Romance languages=== [[French phrasebook|French]] and [[Italian phrasebook|Italian]] are spoken by the majority of the population in the western and southern regions of Switzerland respectively, while German is commonly taught as a second language. Similarly, German-speaking Swiss often learn French as a second language. In the Swiss Canton of Graubünden or Grison, Romansh is spoken as a regional language. It is notable for being very close to Latin. Almost all Romansh speakers speak either Swiss German or Italian. ==Get in== The best entry point to the region depends mostly on your travel plans and itinerary. Prices for flights can vary significantly depending on the airport you fly into, and due to the excellent transportation connections, you have a wide selection available. ===By plane=== [[File:2011-06-14 10-23-56 Austria Niederösterreich Fischamend Markt.jpg|thumbnail|[[VIE|Vienna International Airport]] serves destinations in Austria, Slovakia and Hungary]] {{seealso|Flying in Europe}} By far the busiest and best connected airport in the region is [[Frankfurt Airport]] in [[Hesse]], Germany, which offers connections from all inhabited continents and from most big airports in Europe. [[Zürich]], [[Munich Airport|Munich]] and [[Vienna International Airport|Vienna]] airports also see their share of intercontinental travel with Vienna in particular having a focus on connections to the Middle East. Some of the minor airports may also offer a limited number of direct flights mostly from other parts of Europe, or from North Africa or the Middle East. Seasonal flights to "sunny" destinations like [[Antalya]] or [[Mallorca]] are pretty common even at the most minor airports that otherwise only have feeder flights to one or two hubs. ===By train=== {{see also|Rail travel in Europe}} [[File:2013-06-08 Highflyer HP L4729.JPG|thumb|350px|Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (Central railway station)]] Central Europe has a dense [[high-speed rail]] network: * InterCityExpress ([[ICE]]) trains offer connections across Germany, but are also run in partnership with the Austrian, French and Dutch railways. * The French TGV connects [[France]] with [[Geneva]], [[Berne]], [[Basel]] and [[Zurich]]. Also there are connections to [[Karlsruhe]], [[Stuttgart]], [[Munich]] and [[Frankfurt]]. * Thalys trains connect [[Cologne]] with [[Brussels]] and [[Paris]] * RailJet connects Vienna with Zürich, Munich and Budapest. The Czech Republic has also acquired some Railjet-trains to connect Prague to the rest of Europe, mostly Austria. * Pendolinos are run in Slovenia and the Czech Republic with connections to neighboring countries. In addition, there are numerous night- and other express and regular trains that connect Central Europe with the rest of continental Europe, and travel as far as [[Istanbul]] or [[Moscow]]. Check the homepage of the [http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en/index.shtml Deutsche Bahn], which has an excellent overview of the European rail system. The long and slow decline of the Central European [[sleeper train]] seems to have been stopped for now, with ÖBB operating the lion's share of them under the [https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home Nightjet] brand. There are also some night trains run by other railways, mostly east of the former Iron Curtain. Cross-border train tickets are sometimes sold by several different railways under varying prices and conditions, so shop around a bit. ===By car=== The days of long lines at the border are thankfully largely over due to increasing European integration. That said, even 25 years after the end of the Cold War there are still bottlenecks for traffic across the former Iron Curtain. ===By bus=== {{see also|Intercity buses in Europe}} Buses used to be a niche market if that, mostly catering to immigrants from the [[Balkans]] and their descendants. However, since a liberalisation of [[Intercity buses in Germany| the market in Germany]] (and subsequently in France), more and more bus companies offer domestic and international routes throughout and in and out of Central Europe. As a rule of thumb, short hops can be incredibly cheap with prices like {{EUR|5}} not unheard of, but the longer the distance and the later you book, the more expensive it gets. While routes like London–Cologne ''are'' offered, they don't necessarily offer much of a saving compared to a flight or train. ==Get around== [[File:Oberalp 2.JPG|thumbnail|At the top of the Oberalp mountain pass, Central Switzerland]] {{Schengen|name=All the countries of Central Europe are members}} ===By car=== {{seealso|Driving in Europe}} Roads are generally in good to excellent condition and the Czech Republic and Poland in particular have been investing a lot in road construction to deal with the pent up demand since 1990 when cars became much more common. That said, there are some issues with congestion, particularly in large cities. Crossing borders with your own car should be no problem whatsoever, but rental car contracts sometimes have limitations, especially for German or Austrian cars to be taken east – those usually don't apply the other way round, so read the fine print carefully before committing to anything. If you plan to visit large cities, you should try working around having a car on the days you'll be there or forego one entirely as cars are more of a headache than a useful tool in cities of roughly 500 000 or more inhabitants. ===By train=== The Czech Republic, Switzerland and Germany are among a handful of countries variously listed as having the densest railway network in km of routes per square km of area – most communities of any size and even many natural attractions are easily reachable by train. Train tickets in Germany and Switzerland can be expensive, but there are discount cards and early bird offers that can be used to reduce the damage. Poland neglected its railway during the later communist era, but has started investing in rail transport again, and train is a good option to reach big cities with reasonable comfort and speed. The [[sleeper train]] network has suffered a lot, but thankfully ÖBB (Austrian national rail carrier) has picked up the baton from DB and now runs [https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home Nightjet], reasonably modern and comfortable night trains through the region. Booking in advance can net you real bargains, but popular routes and times or last minute booking might mean you'll pay significant amounts of money. ===By bus=== {{see also|Intercity buses in Germany}} The bus did not play a major role in intercity transportation in this area until 2012 when Germany opened its domestic market. Poland and the Czech Republic had fairly deregulated markets prior to that, but with few exceptions those companies never made a major foray into Germany even after the market was opened. Major players include [http://www.flixbus.com Flixbus] and [http://www.student-agency.com Student Agency]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. ===By plane=== Domestic flights are mostly aimed at business travellers and due to the excellent railway network, they can be sparse or non-existent on some routes. In general they are hardly good value in terms of money and not always a major time-saver either. That said, bargains can still be had on some routes and for larger distances, flying might save you a day in transit. ==See== [[File:Prague 07-2016 View from Petrinska Tower img2.jpg|thumbnail|Prague]] [[File:Inside Hofburg.JPG|thumbnail|Inside Hofburg, Vienna]] Though the World Wars destroyed countless buildings, Central Europe still has a wide range of [[architecture]] including [[castles]], cathedrals and [[old towns]] such as [[Rothenburg ob der Tauber]] and [[Salzburg]]. Some cities with several iconic buildings and districts: * Berlin (famous for the '''Reichstag''' Dome in the district of [[Berlin/Mitte#Spreebogen_.2F_Regierungsviertel|Mitte]] <!--but for the love of god don't climb it dressed as spiderman to make a point-->) * Frankfurt * Munich (famous for the Olympic Park, the BMW museum and the colourful central pedestrian zone) * Stroll [[Warsaw]]'s old town and old Jewish Ghetto, and take a glance at the Soviet inspired '''Palace of Culture and Science'' * Visit [[Nuremberg]] for a castle, a charming medieval old town, one of the best known [[Christmas Markets]] in the world or the chilling history of the Nazi rallies at ''Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände'' – the former Nazi party rallying grounds, now a superb museum * Tour the historic old town and castle of [[Kraków]], and visit the Soviet worker's suburb of [[Kraków/Nowa Huta|Nowa Huta]] * Tour the Old Town of [[Dresden]] and see the reconstructed "Frauenkirche" a symbol of peace and reconciliation * Stroll through historic [[Vienna]] and visit the '''Prater''' district * Go up '''Castle Hill''' and admire the view of the river and city in [[Budapest]] * Visit the world's largest castle complex and tour the old and new towns of [[Prague]] * Visit the historic and elegant port city of [[Gdansk]] and it surrounding Baltic resorts Historic destinations include everything from sites of [[Prehistoric Europe]] such as [[Neanderthal]] and remnants of the [[Roman Empire]] to the horrors of the World Wars (see [[World War I]] and [[World War II in Europe]]). Hitler's infamous Eagle's Nest in [[Berchtesgaden]] in the Bavarian Alps has a good museum on the Nazi Crimes. [[Holocaust remembrance]] is an important theme with Nazi concentration camps and memorials such as [[Auschwitz]], Bergen-Belsen, Dachau or Treblinka. Central Europe has been important for [[European classical music]], with [[Vienna]] as the centre for the classicist period, and [[Bayreuth]] home to the Wagner festival. [[Salzburg]] is the hometown of Mozart, as well as the von Trapp family, which inspired ''The [[Sound of Music]]'' (which is however not that popular in Austria itself). The region also has a legacy of folk and popular music. ===Itineraries=== * The Elbe Radweg follows the eponymous river for most of its course from the [[Czech Republic]] to the North Sea near Cuxhaven – popular with expert and novice bikers alike as the route is mostly flat and well maintained. * The [[Grand Tour]] was the origin of the term "tourist", an educational journey across the continent ==Do== [[File:Train on the Jungfrau.jpg|thumbnail|Jungfraubahn in the winter]] * Cruise the river [[Rhine]] and enjoy the world-famous wine * Ride the post-modern monorail in [[Wuppertal]] * Float down the river with the locals in the Swiss capital of [[Berne]] * Ride a cable car up to [[Gimmelwald]], eat at the Piz Gloria restaurant, go out on the '''Jungfrau''' glacier, see a churning waterfall, or hike one of the countless Swiss mountain ridges While highly populated and industrialized, Central Europe still has impressive natural sceneries. The [[Alps]] are the dominant mountain range, and the birthplace of [[alpine sports]]. Lake Constance is shared between Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Among other mountainous areas are the "[[Saxon Switzerland|Saxon]] and [[Bohemian Switzerland|Bohemian]] Switzerland" south of [[Dresden]] along the Elbe/Labe, and the [[Carpathians]]. All countries have deep forests, including Germany's [[Black Forest]] and Poland's [[Białowieża National Park]], where [[Eurasian wildlife]] can be seen. The Hungarian ''puszta'' is an unusual stretch of grassland; see [[National parks in Hungary]]. The North and Baltic Sea coasts have great [[beaches]] for [[water sports]] at summer, with resort islands such as [[Heligoland]], [[Sylt]], and [[Rügen]]. [[Spas]] such as [[Karlovy Vary]] (Carlsbad) in Bohemia have a legacy of both health and pleasure. In Hungary they have a Turkish flair. The main [[spectator sport]] in most countries is football. Germany's men's and women's national teams are among the world's highest ranked, and the ''Bundesliga'' is one of Europe's major series: see [[association football in Europe]]. Motor, equestrian, track and field, and alpine sports also draw crowds. === Events === * Jazz fans will enjoy two big jazz festivals in Poland: ** "Jazz nad Odrą" in [[Wroclaw]] ** "Jazz Jamboree" in [[Warsaw]] *Germany: **Dixieland Festival [[Dresden]] **Oktoberfest [[Munich]] ==Eat== [[File:Hungarian Goulash Recipe.png|thumb|Hungarian goulash (gulyás), accompanied by pasta and parsley]] While Central Europe spans different nationalities and climates, some culinary traditions can be found all across the region. Overall, Central European cuisines tend to be simple and hearty, with an emphasis on [[meat]] and starch, a diet which helped people survive the harsh winters in the olden days. Poland, Germany and Austria are rightly famous for their various types of sausages, and it would take a generous academic grant and a lot of time to sample them all. In the [[Alps]], the cuisine has taken a lot of inspiration from high mountain cattle farming and is thus heavy in savory cheese or durable dry ingredients like ''muesli'' (or ''müsli'' outside of Switzerland). The ''haute cuisine'' of [[French cuisine|France]] and staples of [[Italian cuisine|Italian food]] have made a big impact on Central European cuisine (not least in Austria) as have the culinary traditions of immigrants from [[Turkey]], the Balkans or (South) East Asia, and restaurants serving such cuisines exist at varying price, quality and authenticity in almost all major cities in the region. The North European Plain has a temperate climate, allowing for rich grain harvests and dairy farming. Fruits and vegetables have traditionally been fewer than south of the Alps, and have traditionally been dried or pickled for preservation. The [[Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth]] dominated the region during the early modern era and was over time displaced by the [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]]. While the potato was introduced in the 17th century for its flowers, it took some centuries to become the most important staple crop. [[Judaism|Ashkenazi Jews]] used to be a significant minority in Central Europe. Most of them emigrated to the Americas and Israel in the 19th or 20th century, or perished in [[Holocaust remembrance|the Holocaust]]. Dishes such as bagels and ''gefilte fish'' originate from Central Europe. The region was divided during the [[Cold War Europe|Cold War]]. While the west got an influx of imported food and foreign cuisines, the eastern countries depended on domestic ingredients, many of which were rationed. The abundance of tropical fruits such as bananas in West Germany, compared to the scarcity in the East, was one of the most visible differences between the countries. With the fall of the Iron Curtain and the expansion of the [[European Union]], most of the world's foodstuffs are available across the region, and [[legacy food markets]] are an attraction in their own right. * [[German cuisine]] has local varieties such as [[Bavarian cuisine|Bavarian]] and [[Franconian cuisine]]. Germany might be among the most cosmopolitan countries in Central Europe, with a high presence of foreign cuisines, particularly Turkish and Italian. * [[Switzerland]] combines German, French and Italian flavours. It is famous for its [[cheese]], with ''fondue'' as its national dish. * [[Austria]] is known for high-end cuisine from the [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]] with great pastries and confections such as the ''Sachertorte''. * [[Liechtenstein]] has a cuisine similar to Switzerland and Austria. * [[Poland]] is famous for its ''kluski'' (unfilled boiled dumplings) and ''pierogi'' (fried filled dumplings). * The [[Czech Republic]] stands out for sweetened main courses. Dumplings known as ''knedlíky'', made of bread or potato, are a common accompaniment to Czech dishes. It is the world leader in beer consumption per capita, as the home of Pilsner beer from [[Plzen]] beer and famous lagers including Budvar from [[České Budějovice]]. * [[Slovakia]] has a cuisine typical of the region with ''halušky'', a potato dumpling, as an iconic dish, and sheep milk products. * [[Hungary]] has the spiciest food in the region, with ''paprika'' as an omnipresent seasoning. Its Austro-Hungarian heritage is evident in its coffeehouses and rich pastries. * [[Slovenia]] is the crossroads of the three major European cultures, with flavours of Austria, the Balkans and Italy. ===Dishes=== [[File:Dülmen, Bürgerfest 2013 -- 2013 -- 3139.jpg|thumb|Bratwürste grilling at a German festival]] Most meals are based on [[meat]], with pork being most common. There is a rising [[vegetarian]]/vegan community, especially in the western and more cosmopolitan cities. Lamb, mutton and game are common in mountain regions. '''Sausages''' are common across Central Europe. '''Schnitzel''' is a meat dish with varieties around the region. Dairy products such as [[cheese]] are common, made from cow, sheep and goat milk. [[Seafood]] is common in the coastal waters of Germany and Poland, with freshwater fish appearing inland. [[Bread]] of different cereals is a staple in Central Europe, and served as part of most meals. Pastries and cakes such as the ''Strudel'' are common. '''Potatoes''' are the most common staple beside bread; they are boiled, fried, mashed or used as potato flour. '''Dumplings''' are based on flour or potatoes, filled or unfilled, boiled or fried. [[Fruits and vegetables]] are traditionally fewer and more savoury than in southern Europe. They are usually pickled, and occasionally fermented, such as in ''sauerkraut''. Hungary makes great cucumber salad (''uborkasaláta''). ==Drink== [[File:Vagues humaines (8274661671).jpg|thumbnail|Munich's yearly Oktoberfest is a must for beer friends]] While [[wine]] is made in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hungary is the region's best known wine country. '''Tokaji''' is a famous wine region in Hungary and Slovakia, known for sweet wines. * '''[[Beer]]''' – The golden beer drunk throughout the world was developed in this region, and arguably it is here that it is still at its best. The [[Czech Republic]] has a grand brewing heritage and [[Pilsen]] is the place where the technique was pioneered, creating the Pilsner style that is reproduced around the world. The low cost of beer in the Czech Republic makes it easy to get a taste of many of the fabulous beers, from the well-known Pilsner Urquell, Budvar (Budweiser) and Staropramen, to local favourites such as Kozel, Bernard and Gambrinus. Many have a few different varieties and a Cerny Pivo (Black Beer) these can be as good if not better than the standard beer. [[Slovakia]] has many beers of high quality with Zlaty Bazant being highly regarded. [[Hungary]], [[Poland]], and [[Slovenia]] all have very good national examples sometimes on a par with those from the Czech lands. [[Germany]], [[Austria]] and [[Switzerland]] have a similar brewing heritage, but can throw in several different types of beer. Weissbier, (Wheat Beer) is a refreshing style popular in summer but drunk year round. There are a huge amount of varieties and local specialties are nearly always worth seeking out. Generally, the further north one travels in Germany, the more bitter or hoppy the beer becomes adding to the north-south cultural divide. [[Bavaria]], "the Holy Grail of Brewing", located in southern Germany, has over 600 breweries alone and even more accompanying beers to sample! * '''[[Wine]]''' – The region produces a wide range of wines from superb world famous regions, down to inexpensive local plonk. Possibly the finest region in the area is the [[Tokaj-Hegyalja]] region shared between [[Hungary]] and [[Slovakia]] that is world-renowned for its sweet dessert wines as well as more standard whites. Germany has several wine regions; the [[Rhine]] and Moselle Valleys are well known for their fragrant white wines. Saxony in the east is home to a small wine-growing region on the riverbanks of the Elbe. Austria and Switzerland also produce some very high quality products. In the other countries like Slovenia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, local wines can throw up some very good varieties and it is always worth investigating local produce. * Each country has a range of '''[[distilled beverages]]'''. Plain and seasoned '''vodka''' is popular in the Slavic countries. ''Pálinka'', brandy often made from apricots, and ''slivovitz'', a plum liquor or liqueur, are also popular. The quality of Polish vodka is among the best in the world. The high quality product can be very different to the industrial stuff you may buy in your local shop and is well worth a try. Zubrowka is a variety of vodka flavoured with a cinnamon-like grass and is delicious when combined with apple juice. Some claim it to be so good it produces no hangover, but you might not want to test that. ===Nightlife=== [[Berlin]] has a famous avant-garde [[nightlife]] scene known for electronic music, LGBT clubs and concerts. [[Prague]], [[Munich]] and [[Budapest]] are also known for nightlife. ==Stay safe== The western part of this region is probably one of the safest in the world with violent [[crime]] being rare in Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. While the situation in some parts of countries that used to be east of the iron curtain is by no means bad, certain neighbourhood in the bigger cities do have the typical big-city issues and also some crime arising from it. As in most of Europe, [[pickpocketing]] is a main risk factor for visitors. Unfortunately, racism is an issue to varying degrees in all of these countries, might it be harsher against immigrants, than tourists and business travellers. Antiziganism (hatred towards and discrimination against Sinti and Roma "gypsies") is particularly common in parts of the area with large Sinti and Roma populations but can be found in most of Central Europe to saddening degrees. Political rallies by extremist groups can get violent, as can bigger left-wing counter-demonstrations. Natural forces in Central Europe are rarely dangerous. Winter comes with [[cold weather]] and associated risks (see [[snow safety]] and [[ice safety]]), in particular in the Alps and other highlands. At summer, [[pests]] such as wasps, mosquitoes and ticks can be a nuisance. ==Respect== Despite the tendency by many around the world to refer to all countries formerly behind the Iron Curtain as "Eastern Europe", inhabitants of Central Europe will be much more happy if you describe their countries as "Central European" both geographically and culturally. Remember that Austrians, Liechtensteiners and most Swiss and Luxembourgers ''speak'' German but are not German! Czech, Polish and Slovakian are related to Russian, but inhabitants of these countries will not take kindly to assumptions of cultural overlap. Lastly, keep in mind that the Czech Republic and Slovakia once shared a country as well and Slovaks in general are very proud of their newfound independence, which will show especially if there is an opportunity to beat the Czech at soccer or ice hockey. Performing a Nazi salute is a criminal offence in Germany, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The penalty is typically a fine; however, in Germany and Austria, any person caught performing a Nazi salute can be imprisoned too. In Switzerland, use of the salute is not a criminal offence in itself, but doing so for the purpose of actively promoting Nazi ideology is considered to constitute hate speech, which is. Displaying the Swastika is also a criminal offence, though in Germany, exceptions are made for religious Swastikas. ==Go next== {{isPartOf|Europe}} {{outlineregion}} {{geo|50.2|13.7|zoom=6}} an813uyklnjzmv47tt2wulooi5pjr6f 0 7266 5289127 5288990 2026-06-07T16:50:06Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Added listing for 5289127 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Ripley''' store in the city center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall *'''Mercado Modelo''' is a very big market where it´s possible to buy almost anything. It´s crowded and it´s easy to get robbed, so be careful. *'''Mercado Central''' is smaller than the Mercado Modelo. * {{buy | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} ido3fhy675otjn2ljxux4l63pysab03 5289129 5289127 2026-06-07T16:51:28Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Updated listing for Mercado Modelo 5289129 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Ripley''' store in the city center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall *'''Mercado Modelo''' is a very big market where it´s possible to buy almost anything. It´s crowded and it´s easy to get robbed, so be careful. *'''Mercado Central''' is smaller than the Mercado Modelo. * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} cq24jibne1wl26v341bka4g2gr7ssvf 5289130 5289129 2026-06-07T16:52:05Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ 5289130 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Ripley''' store in the city center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall *'''Mercado Central''' is smaller than the Mercado Modelo. * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 5xa8nesr82n7koad2b2rl1vi83g4rd5 5289133 5289130 2026-06-07T16:53:31Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Updated listing for Mercado Modelo 5289133 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Ripley''' store in the city center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall *'''Mercado Central''' is smaller than the Mercado Modelo. * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 320ywx305ded2irdiay9iwvpqr99452 5289134 5289133 2026-06-07T16:55:49Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Added listing for Mercado Central 5289134 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Ripley''' store in the city center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall *'''Mercado Central''' is smaller than the Mercado Modelo. * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} cnnf1ss5j07d3u0m8fez8kl0e0ibhap 5289136 5289134 2026-06-07T16:56:36Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Added listing of Mercado Central, removing old entry. 5289136 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Ripley''' store in the city center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 1iu6a3e6d6fu97d3zc7toht3xkoqjoh 5289140 5289136 2026-06-07T16:58:46Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Added listing for Ripley 5289140 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Ripley''' store in the city center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Store in the city center. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} hz0zw5larct9ne1853ekxypi8m3i9sf 5289142 5289140 2026-06-07T16:59:25Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Added listing of Ripley. 5289142 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Store in the city center. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} eabmvnngeqyo5awny07u34nxldkf61s 5289144 5289142 2026-06-07T17:02:41Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Updated listing for Ripley 5289144 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Store in the city center. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} ibrje5e4qupv8qss9cjf56e45zgw9we 5289146 5289144 2026-06-07T17:04:04Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Updated listing for Ripley 5289146 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 8q0hbzl61cdx8kn144qo8two9xa66ub 5289147 5289146 2026-06-07T17:06:21Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Added listing for Real Plaza 5289147 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Real Plaza''' shopping center *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 6pdlt6jh0hdqh73edodiughjbha9a3s 5289148 5289147 2026-06-07T17:06:45Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ 5289148 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} gb03uko95rz273883xkwwe0uk9g2srw 5289149 5289148 2026-06-07T17:11:39Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Added listing for Mall Aventura 5289149 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== *'''Plaza Aventura''' - conventional large shopping mall * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} nll2ri1hw14f321r9nz5ew5d796h554 5289150 5289149 2026-06-07T17:12:05Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ 5289150 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 1g8aq81314ugpk6bojzzwgw0v6ievm3 5289151 5289150 2026-06-07T17:18:50Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Buy */ Updated listing for Ripley 5289151 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 8p5l91dwae7v3s2wa4rkrajeo87jo5g 5289152 5289151 2026-06-07T17:22:11Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Added listing for Museo Tucume 5289152 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Tucume''' and '''[https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume Museo de Sitio Tucume]''' - archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo, cost S/6. *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo Tucume | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.517563 | long=-79.848835 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} jzyvov032w7rw39ie7i3lm7mks5clkq 5289153 5289152 2026-06-07T17:23:06Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Added listing of Museo Tucume 5289153 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo Tucume | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.517563 | long=-79.848835 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} ahpqs6elej4kqm44h0ml38k38998su4 5289155 5289153 2026-06-07T17:30:17Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Tucume 5289155 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} ctmlphgmf78cvbd5o9rvvdmczr992za 5289156 5289155 2026-06-07T17:30:56Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Tucume 5289156 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site and museum with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} gfne73gcr28fvgla6o9wao9zmu2uiii 5289157 5289156 2026-06-07T17:35:20Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Tucume 5289157 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. Includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 1aor51kccn6cdsv2sqaf8cttqfi2rjb 5289158 5289157 2026-06-07T17:35:58Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Tucume 5289158 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://www.museos.cultura.pe | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. Includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} k4i2e55fnq9o2wyjdqw2vtkgimp6r97 5289159 5289158 2026-06-07T17:37:37Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Tucume 5289159 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. Includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} qduofhh8ohl8n5fud4l83bcw39hdskh 5289163 5289159 2026-06-07T17:44:59Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Tucume 5289163 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. Includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} n681onpdfkxlu7or0deysaz57p98r9k 5289164 5289163 2026-06-07T17:45:24Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Tucume 5289164 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Daily 08:00-16:30pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} bimnb0up320fonx07m2l22nw8s7xajs 5289165 5289164 2026-06-07T17:46:09Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Tucume 5289165 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Daily 09:00-17:00pm. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} jdp0k70j8b28hio03wuc001c77waob2 5289166 5289165 2026-06-07T17:46:57Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Tucume 5289166 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 0wiuuuj947n0x5ymdt468aef5boff5u 5289167 5289166 2026-06-07T17:50:41Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Do */ Added gastronomy section. 5289167 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 6z5bk3oc64swcg8g4hhme85pklyxtqx 5289268 5289167 2026-06-07T23:45:10Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Added listing for Sipan Museum 5289268 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Sipan Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 57i7meey6rsxh0cw4nogakmvk1ygsuy 5289269 5289268 2026-06-07T23:45:42Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Sipan Museum 5289269 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan Museum - ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Tumbas+Reales+de+Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7049947,-79.9016384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ced95b3f86613:0x857493231de21e08!8m2!3d-6.705!4d-79.8994444 Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan])''' - The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Sipan Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of Lambayeque and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 4pfap54qqdpswxfzq6jytgrfk2gpl3m 5289270 5289269 2026-06-07T23:47:26Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Added Sipan Museum as listing. 5289270 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Sipan Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of Lambayeque and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} esz4yy2bey1cn7uvf76ol6u5316v9ts 5289272 5289270 2026-06-07T23:49:19Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Sipan Museum 5289272 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Sipan Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of Lambayeque and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} qiyem7onfy07nugf252v9jo8od0t8yp 5289273 5289272 2026-06-07T23:49:50Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Sipan Museum 5289273 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Sipan Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of Lambayeque and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} ah280yov39nck29w1g11hxe3qie6djo 5289274 5289273 2026-06-07T23:52:00Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum 5289274 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of Lambayeque and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} t05y8zhb459bnfq1wobc1gdh2rq9i86 5289276 5289274 2026-06-08T00:14:00Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ 5289276 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of Lambayeque and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} rir67meuyakl418qhf5xmxoz63lwpkp 5289279 5289276 2026-06-08T00:33:40Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum 5289279 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} tmugnnsffygtmy57ef4wnjmbcm3vnmn 5289281 5289279 2026-06-08T00:37:47Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Get around */ Added listing for Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán 5289281 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. * {{go | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} 8lo7ny45ushr4s9m9ou2jbllp6n1wpj 5289282 5289281 2026-06-08T00:39:10Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Added listing for Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán 5289282 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. * {{go | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán]''') funeral site of the Lord of Sipan and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} apigqphd9z11oeqvlq3o8nww1g5fclf 5289283 5289282 2026-06-08T00:40:09Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ 5289283 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. * {{go | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Archaeological+Complex+of+Huaca+Rajada+-+Sipan/@-6.8007754,-79.6021814,427m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!2sMuseo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881!3m4!1s0x0:0xaead6911e0013b47!8m2!3d-6.8015547!4d-79.6024934 Huaca Rajada]''' archeological complex (and '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+de+Sitio+Huaca+Rajada-Sip%C3%A1n/@-6.7997911,-79.6024799,958m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cc528d0093d3b:0x18ff775ef7c3d6c7!8m2!3d-6.7997795!4d-79.6002881 Museo de Sitio *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} nlxtvt8fie60876431mucpo6tqm4wg4 5289284 5289283 2026-06-08T00:41:46Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ 5289284 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. * {{go | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Tucume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} hjk7l8jvhm1jtcsnjgmq92ge7xjvfyl 5289285 5289284 2026-06-08T00:42:38Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Túcume 5289285 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. * {{go | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Túcume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} oxpusx1lifl6d8fn6if4omuriio1g7a 5289286 5289285 2026-06-08T00:43:23Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán 5289286 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. * {{go | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Túcume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q27051248 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} g7pooy2dpxo4rf7tizq9pru5r7w8gl7 5289287 5289286 2026-06-08T00:45:21Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Get around */ 5289287 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Túcume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q27051248 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipan (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipan (or 21 min walk) }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} a1671w8hbmqh5y74yg6m1lp2vtard56 5289288 5289287 2026-06-08T00:46:16Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* See */ Updated listing for Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán 5289288 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipan, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Tucume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Túcume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q27051248 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipán (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipán (or 21 min walk) }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} i859x0dqvotlk4aa2ijmjojz43171v9 5289289 5289288 2026-06-08T00:47:20Z Tderflinger 2324640 /* Get around */ 5289289 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg}} '''Chiclayo''' is in [[Northern Coast (Peru)|northern coastal Peru]]. [[File:Chiclayo plaza.JPG|thumb|Plaza de Armas in Chiclayo]] ==Understand== Chiclayo is one of the liveliest cities in northern Peru. It has a population of around 609,000 (2022). It is big enough to have supermarkets and small enough to be manageable without hours spend in city buses. The plazas like Parque Principal or Plazuela Elias Aguirre buzz with life even after sunset. {{climate chart |Chiclayo |20.7 |30.0 |5.9 |22.0 |31.4 |2.4 |21.8 |31.2 |8.8 |19.8 |29.5 |4.0 |18.5 |27.3 |1.3 |17.5 |25.3 |0.4 |16.6 |24.5 |0.0 |16.2 |24.0 |0.3 |16.1 |24.4 |0.6 |16.3 |24.9 |0.8 |17.1 |25.8 |1.9 |18.7 |27.8 |0.5 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Chiclayo]] |description= }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Aeropuerto Internacional de FAP Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo | alt={{IATA|CIX}} | url=https://adp.com.pe/es/sede/chiclayo | email= | address=Aeropuertos del Peru, Av Fitzcarrald S/N | lat=-6.7773 | long=-79.8293 | directions=Av Fitzcarrald y Av Francisco Bolognesi, 300 m south of Av S Francisco Asisi (PE-6A) at the eastern edge of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=FAP_Captain_José_Abelardo_Quiñones_González_International_Airport | wikidata=Q3275990 | content=The airport is served by:. }} :* [https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/destinos/vuelos-a-chiclayo Latam]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Lima) :* [https://www.jetsmart.com/pe/es/ JetSmart] (Lima) :* [https://www.starperu.com Star Peru] ([[Lima]], [[Iquitos]], [[Tarapoto]]) :* [https://destinationsguide.copaair.com/es/vuelos-desde-chiclayo Copa Airlines]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Tocumen_International_Airport|Panama City]]). The Capitan José A. Quiñones Gonzálezo Airport is at the eastern edge of town on Av Fitzcarrald, 300 m south of its intersection with Av San Francisco Asisi (PE-6A). There is a fairly universal ATM in the departure check-in area, small restaurants, and souvenir shops. The departure tax is included in your ticket fare and the taxis out in the parking are the best way into town. ===By bus=== All the major bus lines are present in Chiclayo but most have their own terminal spread out over the city. Linea is on Av. Bolognesi 638. One block west of Linea is the Terminal for most north- or eastbound buses. Movil is around the corner opposite the Metro supermarket (LP says Av. Bolognesi 199 but it is Av. Jose Balta). Bus tickets can be purchased via Redbus App. Chiclayo has a number of bus terminals used by different companies serving different destinations: * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/ITTSA+Bus/@-6.776522,-79.8443274,19.92z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2686d3dc89:0x2def0d9010077ab9!8m2!3d-6.7762524!4d-79.8440839 ITTSABUS]''' terminal is at the intersection of Av. Francisco Bolognesi and Av. Grau. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TRC+CHICLAYO/@-6.79376,-79.8486353,18.46z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef40bae232f9:0xc5dd62831eb2849d!8m2!3d-6.7939558!4d-79.8477935 TRC Express]''', at Av. Grau 1645. ([https://www.trcexpress.com/ web site]), serves [[Cajamarca]], [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] and [[Lima]]. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Empresa+de+Transportes+Chiclayo+S.A./@-6.7701615,-79.8476531,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8becd1caf:0x8ffccd1270ac06b6!8m2!3d-6.7701668!4d-79.8454591 Transportes Chiclayo]''' bus company's terminal is at Av. Jose Leonardo Ortiz 010, (on Google Maps it is named "Empresa de Transportes Chiclayo S.A.") * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/OLTURSA+CHICLAYO/@-6.769971,-79.8459219,233m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed8eaaf39a7:0xd7f84e0a2ccb45fc!8m2!3d-6.7699634!4d-79.8451218 Oltursa]''' terminal, is diagonally opposite to Transportes Chiclayo, on the same intersection * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Plaza+Norte+Chiclayo/@-6.7581213,-79.8616837,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceeee56401e51:0xa991f139b4c72933!8m2!3d-6.7581213!4d-79.8608895 Terrapuerto Plaza Norte]''' Chiclayo, on Av. Augusto B. Leguia 2590, is used by bus companies Tepsa, Super Semeria, Ronco Peru, Bus star, Fropesa, Turismo Jaen, Transportes Cromotex, Poseidon, Rutas del Oriente, Turismo Erick el Rojo, Turismo Alysergen and Seysan. * "[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Grupo+Orme%C3%B1o+Terminal+Terrestre+Chiclayo/@-6.7791351,-79.8376458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904cef2e7e555555:0xf454edc3137255ab!8m2!3d-6.7791404!4d-79.8354518 '''Ormeño''' Terminal Terrestre Chiclayo]", on Av. Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, is used by companies Cautivo, allinbus, Sajybus. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/6%C2%B045'44.7%22S+79%C2%B050'43.1%22W/@-6.7624066,-79.8462893,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x264187c8037df1e1!7e2!8m2!3d-6.7624094!4d-79.8453115 Ovalo del Pescador]''', (Google Maps "Paradero Mórrope"), at intersection of Av. Leguia and Av. Belaunde, is where small combis serving towns of Mochumi, Illimo, Tucume, Pacora, Jayanca, Olmos and Motupe. * '''[https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Terminal+EPSEL/@-6.7628797,-79.8337941,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x904ceed2e28dcb55:0x58b115362bbcf7f1!8m2!3d-6.7629108!4d-79.8313052 Terminal Epsel]''', at intersection of Av. Pierola and Av. Quiñones, are only for combi vans which serve closer destinations like Sipan, Chongoyape, Zaña, Pomalca, Batan Grande, Ferreñafe etc. * [https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/TOURS+ANGEL+DIVINO+S.A.C./@-6.7632676,-79.8308385,18.08z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x904ceed32c968d3d:0xacb7fdec7b8eae12!8m2!3d-6.7633988!4d-79.829775!16s%2Fg%2F11b7gprwhy '''Angel Divino'''], bus company also serves Trujullo, Lima, Cajamarca and more ==Get around== {{mapframe|-6.77365|-79.84203|zoom=13|height=500|width=500}} Chiclayo is full of Tico taxis. Short journeys cost S/3. A station would be better if less easy to find to go to Sipán, Ferreñafe, Lambayeque or the beaches S/15, or Túcume S/20. Three wheeler motor rickshaw ''mototaxis'' cost half the price. "''Colectivos''" (or "''taxi colectivos''") in Peru refer to shared ''sedan'' taxis that takes 4 passengers, not the midi-bus type in some other South American countries. ''Combis'' are 8-12 seater small vans. ==See== In the city of Chiclayo: * {{see | name=Paseo Yortuque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.786606 | long=-79.840354 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=A public recreational park featuring many statues of mythical significance to the pre-hispanic Moche and Lambayeque cultures. The walking area is lined with many trees and a canal. }} * {{see | name=Paseo de las Musas | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.779849 | long=-79.840545 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=This popular public park has many statues of Greek goddesses, the muses. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.7717 | long=-79.8376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St._Mary%27s_Cathedral,_Chiclayo | wikidata=Q5657325 | lastedit=2026-06-06 | content=The cathedral in Neoclassical style is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiclayo. Pope Leo XIV, then known as Robert Francis Prevost, was Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023 and regularly celebrated mass in the cathedral. }} A few surrounding sites can be visited from Chiclayo as a base. *'''Sipan tombs''' - The excavation site is 30 km out of town *'''Sican Museum ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Museo+Nacional+Sic%C3%A1n/@-6.6240776,-79.7877615,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x904c94df8d80ab35:0x5c9b562cb196a1c6!8m2!3d-6.6238105!4d-79.785768 Museo Nacional Sicán])''' - (different from Si'''p'''an Museum). Museum with replica of Sican tomb burial site discovered in 1987, exhibits remains of Sican culture. It is 18 km north of Chiclayo in Ferreñafe. To reach, take combi from Chiclayo Terminal Epsel to Ferreñafe town, (cost S/ 3) then a short mototaxi from town to the museum (1.2 km, cost S/ 2, 2023 Feb prices.) *Pomac Forest Historical Sanctuary ([https://www.google.com.pe/maps/place/Santuario+Hist%C3%B3rico+Bosque+de+P%C3%B3mac/@-6.485237,-79.7758246,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x904c97876c890aa3:0xe2d1b86b1ab97783!8m2!3d-6.4852423!4d-79.7736306!16s%2Fm%2F05f77vd Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac]). Combi from Terminal Epsel, cost S/ 8. * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Túcume | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-t%C3%BAcume | email= | address= | lat=-6.513817 | long=-79.847336 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q26205260 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Archeological site with 26 pyramids built by the pre-Hispanic Peruvians. It includes a museum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Peruvians including colonial times. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 32 km north of Chiclayo. To reach, take combi from Ovalo del Pescador in Chiclayo. }} * {{see | name=Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-tumbas-reales-de-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat=-6.705029 | long=-79.899323 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3330149 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The museum is in the center of [[Lambayeque]] and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in Spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together including a replica of the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989. Ticket S/10. Open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. Taxi colectivos from Chiclayo run from many places, while combis run from Terminal Epsel, cost S/3). No restrictions on photography as of 2023 Feb. }} * {{see | name=Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada - Sipán | alt= | url=https://museos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-de-sitio-huaca-rajada-sip%C3%A1n | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q27051248 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Funeral site of the Lord of Sipán and truncated pyramids. To reach, take combi from Terminal Epsel to the town of Sipán (cost S/ 6), then 1.7 km mototaxi from Sipán (or 21 min walk) }} ==Do== *'''Witch Market''' - Deep in the market quarters is one row of shops called the witch market (probably second row of shops coming from around Arica #950) *'''Gastronomic Tour''' - Chiclayo is a gastronomic heaven. Try out the many Ceviche dishes on offer. The city offers plenty of restaurants with a wide range of dishes. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Mercado Modelo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.765879 | long=-79.839123 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A very big market where it is possible to buy almost anything. It is crowded and it is easy to get robbed, so be careful. }} * {{buy | name=Mercado Central | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.770050 | long=-79.839131 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Smaller than the Mercado Modelo. }} * {{buy | name=Ripley | alt= | url=https://ripley.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat=-6.771230 | long=-79.838536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ripley S.A. | wikidata=Q3433040 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Department store in the city center. }} * {{buy | name=Real Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.778525 | long=-79.832635 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6102091 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A shopping center. }} * {{buy | name=Mall Aventura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-6.763301 | long=-79.861689 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A large shopping mall. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== *'''Mi Tia's''' on Elias Aguirre on the corner of the town square is excellent! Very friendly staff, a good selection of food, to go orders, dine in and at night they have a burger window! ===Mid-range=== *'''Marakos Restaurant''' offers good menus. Grilled beef is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. *'''Sorrentos''' - this evening-only set of diners is not to be missed: great beef empanadas, excellent French fries and top notch salad. Also great Lomo. ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Fiesta Chiclayo Gourmet | alt= | url=http://www.restaurantfiestagourmet.com | email= | address=Av. Salaverry 1820 | lat=-6.768616 | long=-79.866567 | directions= | phone=+51 74 201 970 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Casa de la Luna | alt= | url=http://www.casadelaluna.com.pe/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Alojamiento Z | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mariscal Catilla 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+51 74-222534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=06:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=S/25 | content=Av Bolgnesi cuadra 9. Close to Cruz del Sur bus terminal. Quiet in the center of town. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Costa del Sol Chiclay | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chiclayo-peru/wyndham-costa-del-sol-chiclayo/overview | email= | address=Av Balta 399 | lat=-6.774394 | long=-79.838876 | directions= | phone=+51 74 227272 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-17 | content= }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== The bus companies, hotels & thieves are very central. Do not flash any valuables (such as taking a photo) when walking around this area; it looks safe but there are thieves around. Pimentel is a fairly unsafe area. Travellers are reported to be robbed there in broad daylight, close to the beach. ==Cope== ==Go next== * [http://www.transporteslinea.com.pe Transportes Linea] {{dead link|December 2020}} has hourly buses to [[Trujillo (Peru)|Trujillo]] (3 hours) & on to Lima (11 hours). * [http://www.moviltours.com.pe Movil Tours] are good value to [[Chachapoyas]] & [[Tarapoto]]. {{usablecity}} {{geo|-6.762961|-79.836614}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Coast (Peru)}} r25rsk9c77nvfe5atjvl92asl7d28pr 0 7305 5289108 5224611 2026-06-07T15:56:10Z NewHikaru07 2063662 5289108 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Lascar_summit_banner.jpg|caption=}} '''Chile''' is a country in [[South America]]. Chile occupies a long, narrow strip of land between the [[Andes]] and the [[Pacific Ocean]]. Chile is endowed with 5 {{unesco}}s, snowy mountains, and exquisite [[Chilean national parks|national parks]]. ==Regions== [[File:Chile Regions map.png|thumb|300px|Map of Chile]] {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Northern Chile]] | region1color=#B5D29F | region1items=Regions of Arica-Parinacota, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Atacama and Coquimbo | region1description=Visit the driest desert in the world, archeological ruins and the Andean highlands. | region2name=[[Central Chile]] | region2color=#90B8D8 | region2items=Regions of Valparaíso, Santiago, O'Higgins and Maule | region2description=The heart of the country, you can visit the main cities, famous vineyards and some of the best ski resorts in the Southern Hemisphere | region3name=[[Southern Chile]] | region3color=#EABB76 | region3items=Regions of [[Biobío|Ñuble, Biobío]], [[Araucanía]], [[Los Ríos]] and [[Los Lagos]] | region3description=The land of the Mapuches, lakes, rivers and the mythology-rich [[Chiloé Island]]. | region4name=[[Patagonia (Chile)|Patagonia]] | region4color=#B794B7 | region4items=Regions of Aysén and Magallanes | region4description=[[Fjords]], ice caps, lakes and forests. | region5name=[[Juan Fernández Islands]] | region5color=#888888 | region5items= | region5description=Robinson Crusoe Island and other islands | region6name=[[Easter Island]] | region6color=#3333ee | region6items=Rapa Nui or Isla de Pascua | region6description=A lonely island over 3,500 km from the coast of Chile, home of one of the most mysterious civilizations in the world. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#B5D29F|title=[[Northern Chile]]|wikidata=Q2109,Q2114,Q2118,Q2120,Q2121}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#90B8D8|title=[[Central Chile]]|wikidata=Q219458,Q2131,Q2133,Q2166}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#EABB76|title=[[Southern Chile]]|wikidata=Q2176,Q2170,Q504449,Q721503,Q721408,Q721535,Q2177,Q24076693}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#B794B7|title=[[Patagonia (Chile)|Patagonia]]|wikidata=Q2181,Q2189}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#888888|title=[[Juan Fernández Islands]]|wikidata=Q156325}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#3333ee|title=[[Easter Island]]|wikidata=Q14452}} ==Cities== * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Santiago]]|wikidata=Q2887}} — the capital and largest city of the country. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Concepción]]|wikidata=Q1880}} — Chile's second largest city is a city rich in culture, history and beauty. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Iquique]]|wikidata=Q14440}} — tourist center in Northern Chile. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[La Serena]]|wikidata=Q14467}} — a charming city, with beautiful, well-preserved neocolonial architecture, and extensive beaches. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Punta Arenas]]|wikidata=Q51599}} — one of the southernmost cities of the world, it is an important starting point for trips to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[San Pedro de Atacama]]|wikidata=Q187893}} — visitors come in large numbers to use the town as a stepping stone to the amazing surrounding landscapes. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Valdivia]]|wikidata=Q160687}} — is called the "City of Rivers", the "Pearl of the South", and the "Beer Capital of Chile". * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Valparaíso]]|wikidata=Q33986}} — known for its bohemian culture, brightly colored houses, and beautiful seaside views, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vina del Mar]]|wikidata=Q184345}} — the principal tourist attraction: beaches, casino and a music festival. ==Other destinations== [[File:Parinacota volcano.jpg|thumb|Llamas and alpacas are at home in Lauca National Park.]] * {{marker|name=[[Chiloé Island]]|wikidata=Q504449}} — the largest island of the country. * {{marker|name=[[Laguna San Rafael National Park]]|wikidata=Q1703052}} — includes the San Rafael Glacier, accessible only by boat or plane * {{marker|name=[[Lauca National Park]]|wikidata=Q935435}} — the Lago Chungará, one of the world's highest lakes, overseen by the mighty Volcán Parinacota. * {{marker|name=[[Pichilemu]]|wikidata=Q25304}} — Chile's premier surfing destination. * {{marker|name=[[Robinson Crusoe Island]]|wikidata=Q329422}} — well known for its jungles and endemic flora * {{marker|name=[[Torres del Paine National Park]]|wikidata=Q901646}} — the mountains, lakes and glaciers, including the Towers of Paine. * {{marker|name=[[Valle de Elqui]]|wikidata=Q2922503|lat=-30.0290|long=-70.8042}} — a wine and pisco producing area, also known for its astronomical observatories. * {{marker|name=[[Valle de la Luna]]|wikidata=Q119498}} — breathtaking desert landscape with impressive sand dunes and rock formations. * {{marker|name=[[Villarrica]]|wikidata=Q201019}} — surrounded by lakes and volcanoes. {{see also|Chilean national parks}} ==Understand== {{quickbar| location=Chile in its region.svg}} Chile borders [[Peru]] to the north and [[Argentina]] and [[Bolivia]] to the east. Chile has over 5,000&nbsp;km (3,100&nbsp;miles) of coast on the South Pacific Ocean. ===History=== Before the [[Spanish Empire|Spanish]] arrived in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while the indigenous Araucanians (Mapuche) inhabited central and southern Chile. The Mapuche were also one of the last independent American indigenous groups, that were not fully absorbed into Spanish-speaking rule until after Chile's independence. Although Chile declared independence in 1810 (amid the Napoleonic wars that left Spain without a functioning central government for a couple of years), decisive victory over the Spanish was not achieved until 1818. In the War of the Pacific (1879–1883), Chile invaded parts of Peru and Bolivia and kept its present northern regions. It was not until the 1880s that the Araucanians were completely subjugated. [[File:A view towards Torres Del Paine.jpg|thumb|A view towards [[Torres del Paine National Park]]]] Although relatively free of the coups and arbitrary governments that blighted South America until the 1970s, things took a turn for the worse in that decade. When popular communist/democratic socialist Salvador Allende won a bare plurality in the free and fair 1970 elections, he ran on a platform of social justice and bridging the (already then) huge divide between a wealthy few and the rest of the population. However, although some centre-right (most notably the Chilean Christian Democrats) parties supported or at least didn't outright attack his government, he had to deal not only with domestic opposition from some sectors of society and the military, but also a difficult international situation with the U.S. not tolerating any kind of "communist" in their "backyard". In a coup that was led by the head of the army (that Allende had picked himself, believing him to be loyal if not to himself than at least to the constitution) Augusto Pinochet on September 11th 1973, the Allende government was overthrown and Allende died of a gunshot wound, now believed to be suicide. As a result of that coup, Chile endured a brutal 17-year military dictatorship under Pinochet (1973–1990) that left around 3,000 people, mostly leftists and socialist sympathizers, dead or missing. While it is not entirely clear the extent to which the U.S. was involved in the coup that brought Pinochet to power, it is now widely believed that the coup at least had the blessing of the CIA and the American leadership. Some conservative leaders in Europe were among the biggest supporters of Pinochet's regime throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Pinochet was widely reviled worldwide for his methods, however, a centre-left Chilean administration came into power after he stepped down when he lost a national referendum. Although Pinochet's neo-liberal (deregulation and privatization) policies encouraged economic growth, they immensely hurt the poorer parts of the population and hugely increased the gap between rich and poor. The economic disparity was, much like Pinochet's tweaks to the constitution, designed to ensure him getting away unpunished (which he more or less did) and conservatives always having a ''de facto'' veto on some issues; and such problems still plague the country today. The new government of Patricio Aylwin thought it sensible to maintain free market policies, which present-day Chile still harbours. Despite having a comparatively higher GDP and more robust economy compared to most other countries of Latin America, Chile has one of the most uneven distributions of wealth in the world, ahead only of Brazil in the Latin American region and even lagging behind most developing sub-Saharan African nations. The extreme divisions have caused a lot of uproar, and in the early 2010s, there was a youth and student protest movement to draw attention to these issues. Though some policies to mitigate the most extreme disparities have been proposed or passed, their effects seem to be minuscule as of early 2015. Chile is a founding member of both United Nations and the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) and is also now in the OECD, the group of the "most developed" countries by current international standards, becoming the first country in South America with that honour. Chile claims to be a tricontinental country, with islands in [[Oceania]], and a claim to a 1.25 million km² portion of [[Antarctica]], overlapping with Argentina's claims. Given the terms of the Antarctic Treaty, no country's territorial claims to Antarctica are ever recognized or permitted to be exercised at any time. However, much like Argentina, some Chileans take their claims in Antarctica and surrounding islands seriously. ===Climate=== [[File:Laser Towards Milky Ways Centre.jpg|thumb|Clear skies of northern Chile are an attraction in itself; the largest observatories in the world have settled there, taking advantage of its natural conditions]] Chile's unusual, ribbon-like shape – 4,300 km long and on average 175 km wide – has given it a varied climate, ranging from the world's driest desert – the Atacama – in the north, through a Mediterranean climate in the centre, to a rainy temperate climate in the south, while the Andes have cold weather. The northern desert contains great mineral wealth, principally copper. === Culture === Due to the dissimilar geographic features of Chile, cultural expressions vary markedly in different parts of the country. The northern area is characterized by various cultural events that combine the influence of Andean indigenous peoples with the Spanish conquerors, giving great importance to festivals and religious traditions as diabladas and Fiesta de La Tirana. The central area is mostly determined by the rural traditions of the Chilean countryside. As in this geographic region most of the Chilean population is concentrated, is traditionally considered the home country's cultural identity. Its highest expression is performed during the festivities of Independence Day, in mid-September. The Mapuche culture and traditions dominate La Araucanía, while German influence is predominant near Valdivia, Osorno and Lake Llanquihue. In the archipelago of Chiloé culture with its own mythology was generated, while in the regions of the southern area have also created an identity influenced mainly by immigrants from other regions from Chile and foreigners. The cultural identity of Easter Island, meanwhile, is only due to the development of Polynesian culture since time immemorial completely isolated for centuries. ==== National holidays ==== The festivities in Chile correspond to religious celebrations and commemorations civilians. Because of its position in the southern hemisphere-the rental period high season of tourism locally starts in December and runs through the first week of March. The beginning of this period is marked by two major celebrations: Christmas, mainly family-owned and maintains an aspect of religiosity, and New Year, which is usually much more lively, with large parties and fireworks festivals in major cities. Celebrating Good Friday remains a religious and reflective tone, although Easter has become an eminently children's holiday. The arrival of spring marks the main civil festival of the year: Independence Day, which is an opportunity to meet Chileans to celebrate with food and drink, traditions, dances and music. [[File:Decoración de una fonda.jpg|thumb|Colourful decorations for the annual [[:w:Fiestas Patrias (Chile)|Fiestas Patrias]]]] * '''1 January''' — New Year's Day * '''March and April''' — Good Friday - Holy Saturday - Easter * '''1 May''' — International Workers' Day * '''21 May''' — Day of the Naval Glories (Día de las Glorias Navales) * '''29 June''' — Feast of Saints Peter and Paul * '''16 July''' — Day of the Virgin of Carmen (Día de la Virgen del Carmen) * '''15 August''' — Assumption of Mary * '''18 September''' — Fiestas Patrias * '''19 September''' — Day of the Glories of the Army of Chile (Día de las Glorias del Ejército de Chile) * '''12 October''' — Columbus Day * '''31 October''' — National Day of the Evangelical and Protestant Churches (Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes) * '''1 November'''— All Saints' Day * '''8 December''' — Immaculate Conception * '''25 December''' — Christmas ===Religion=== In Chile there is no restriction on religion. Since the start of the 21st century, the proportion of Chileans who identify as Roman Catholic has gone from over 70% down to 42%, with 37% of Chileans reporting they are not religious as of 2021. ===Visitor information=== * [https://www.chile.travel/en/ Official tourism website] (in English) === Read === ''[https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/189554/travels-in-a-thin-country-by-sara-wheeler/ Travels in a Thin Country]'' by Sara Wheeler. Despite this book being over 20 years old, Wheeler's witty retelling of her 6-month, 4,000km journey from the very top to the very bottom of Chile is still a very worthwhile read. ==Talk== [[File:Cerro Concepcion.jpg|thumb|Chile's main port, [[Valparaíso]], is a Unesco World Heritage Site.]] Spanish is the official language in the country and is spoken everywhere. Chileans use a distinct dialect called ''Castellano de Chile'' with a variety of differences in pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and slang usage. Spanish-speaking foreigners won't have problems understanding it and will only think it sounds funny, but non-native speakers often struggle to understand it, even with years of practice. For example, Chileans tend to drop the "S" sound at the ends of their words. Instead they replace that sound with an "H" sound (i.e. the word "tres" is pronounced "tréh"). On the other hand, standard Spanish is not the first dialect of choice, but people would generally be fairly fluent. Chilean Spanish is recognized in the Spanish-speaking world for being one of the fastest-spoken accents among Spanish dialects and with tones that rise and fall in its speech, especially in Santiago and its surroundings. It is not offensive to ask someone to repeat what they said or speak slower if you have trouble understanding them. Here are two of the most common Chilean expressions: *''Huevón'' (pronounced usually as ''way-OHN'') could be translated into different words according to its context. Originally a swear word meaning "jerk", it can be used also as "friend" or "dude". *''Cachar'' (pronounced ''ka-CHAR'') comes from the verb "to catch" and means "understand". Also, it is commonly used in a weird conjugated form as ''cachai''' at the end of the sentences, similarly to "y'know". English is widely understood in large cities, especially Santiago, and to a much lesser extent in Valparaíso, Concepción or La Serena. English is now mandatory in schools, so younger people are '''far''' more likely to speak English than older people. Most Chileans over age 40 are unlikely to speak English, unless they are tourist industry workers. English is also spoken by descendants of British settlers. Indigenous languages including Mapudungun, Quechua and Rapa Nui (in Easter Island) are spoken in Chile but only among indigenous people, who are less than 5% of the population. Many people identifying with one of these groups are not able to speak the language of their ancestors and speak only Spanish instead; those who speak their own languages speak them as second or third language as they learn the languages later in life. Many Chileans understand some French, Italian and Portuguese and also there are some German speakers, especially in the south of the country, where a lot of German migrants arrived in the second half of the 19th century and some around the time of World War II. == Get in == ===Entry requirements=== [[File:Visa policy of Chile - new.svg|thumb|375px|Map of visa requirements for Chile. Visitors from countries shown in grey must obtain a visa before travel]] ==== Visas ==== Passport holders of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Chile when the purpose of the visit is tourism for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): [[Albania]], [[Andorra]], [[Antigua and Barbuda]], [[Australia]], [[Austria]], [[Bahamas]], [[Barbados]], [[Belgium]], [[Belize]], [[Bolivia]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Brazil]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Canada]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Croatia]], [[Cyprus]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[Ecuador]], [[El Salvador]], [[Estonia]], [[Fiji]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Grenada]], [[Guatemala]], [[Guyana]], [[Honduras]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Hungary]], [[Iceland]], [[Indonesia]], [[Ireland]], [[Israel]], [[Italy]], [[Jamaica]], [[Japan]], [[South Korea|Republic of Korea]], [[Latvia]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Macao]] (30 days), [[Malaysia]] (30 days), [[Malta]], [[Mauritius]], [[Mexico]], [[Moldova]], [[Monaco]], [[Montenegro]], [[Netherlands]], [[New Zealand]], [[Nicaragua]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Norway]], [[Panama]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]], [[Poland]], [[Portugal]], [[Romania]], [[Russia]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[San Marino]], [[Serbia]], [[Singapore]] (30 days), [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]], [[South Africa]], [[Spain]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]], [[Taiwan]], [[Thailand]], [[Tonga]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Turkey]], [[Ukraine]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[United Kingdom]], [[United States]], [[Uruguay]], [[Rome/Vatican|Vatican City]] and [[Vietnam]]. Citizens and residents (if their nationality is mentioned under visa exemptions applicable to normal passport holders) of the following countries can enter with their National ID card: [[Argentina]], [[Bolivia]], [[Brazil]], [[Colombia]], [[Ecuador]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]] and [[Uruguay]] Citizens of other nationalities, including several African and Asian nationalities, will not be able to enter Chile, without applying for a special visa from a Chile consulate before entry. Further information about tourist visas can be found on the [https://serviciomigraciones.cl/en/permanencia-transitoria-permit/subcategories/tourists/ Ministry of Interior and Public Safety website]. ====Entry and exit procedures==== When entering Chile, you will be processed at immigration by the International Police, a branch of the Investigations Police of Chile (''Policía de Investigaciones de Chile'', or PDI). The officer scan your passport, asks you questions about the purpose of your visit and where you are staying in Chile, then prints out a receipt showing information drawn from your passport, your destination in Chile and a large matrix bar code. ''Keep this receipt safe'': it is the equivalent of the old tourist card form. You will be required to present it to the International Police when you depart Chile, and you may not be allowed to leave without it. Together with your passport, it also exempts you from the 19% room tax at all hotels, making losing it quite costly. If arriving by air, you will then be required to proceed to the baggage claim to pick up your bags. You will have to fill out a customs declaration form (which is handed out in flight), and proceed to customs inspection. Regardless of whether you have anything to declare, all bags of all international arrivals are screened by x-ray machines at airport customs stations. On flights leaving Chile, there is an airport tax of US$25 or the equivalent in Chilean pesos for flights longer than 500km, which is normally included in the ticket price. On domestic flights, airport tax depends on the distance with distances less than 270 km costing 1,969 pesos and longer distances costing 5,570 pesos; either way, it will also be included in the ticket price. Like most countries, Chile has immigration inspection stations at airports for ''both'' arriving and departing international passengers. The total time to clear immigration (not including additional time for customs for inbound flights or security for outbound flights) usually takes at least 30 minutes to one hour. This is why some airlines ask passengers leaving Chile on international flights to check in at three hours before departure time, to ensure they have adequate time to clear outbound immigration and security inspection. [[File:Cerro Santa Lucía 04.JPG|thumb|Santa Lucia Park in Santiago]] ====Other restrictions==== Chile is a geographically isolated country, separated from its neighbours by desert, mountains and ocean. This protects it from many pests and diseases that can hit agriculture, one of the biggest national economic sources. Due to this, importation of certain fresh, perishable or wooden goods (such as meat products, fruits & vegetables, honey, untreated wood, etc.) can be either restricted or even prohibited. Upon arrival, the customs declaration form will require you to declare any product of animal or vegetable origins that you are carrying. If you are, declare so and show the form to SAG officials at the customs inspection station. If you fail to do it, fines can be quite heavy (US$170–18,000) Prior to 30 August 2016, Chile was not a signatory to the Hague Convention on apostilles, meaning that all documents other than passports were considered legally worthless in Chile, unless legalized by a foreign Chilean consulate or embassy before coming to Chile. Since the convention has come into effect in Chile, it is sufficient to obtain notarization or certification, together with apostilles, to ensure that foreign documents will be accepted as legally binding in Chile. Being a unitary state, laws are uniform across Chile. === By plane === The most common entry point for overseas visitors is the [http://www.aeropuertosantiago.cl Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport]{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ({{IATA|SCL}}) in the commune of Pudahuel, 15&nbsp;km (9.3 miles) north-west of downtown [[Santiago]]. It is the largest aviation facility in Chile and the 5th busiest of South America by passenger traffic (over 24 million in 2019). It is a major connecting point for air traffic between Oceania and Latin America. Santiago International Airport is served by several non-stop international service, mainly from Europe, the Americas and Oceania. [http://www.latam.com LATAM] Airlines is the largest national carrier and flights from the main cities in the Americas, Sydney, Auckland, Papeete, Frankfurt and Madrid. Other airlines serving SCL are Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Avianca, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Iberia, KLM, Level, Qantas and United Airlines. With the opening in 2019 of the expansion to the international terminal, Santiago's airport finally has enough space to park several planes, the downside is that now it is in the farthest part of the airport, so you have to use a series of stairs or belts to migration. This problem is expected to be solved with the new phase of the airport Other airports with international services are in Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, Calama, Concepción, Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas, all of them to neighbouring countries. The Mataveri International Airport in Easter Island receives only LATAM Airlines flights from Santiago and Papeete. ===By bus=== If you are already in South America, a cheaper and reliable way is to go by bus to Chile. Buses from [[Argentina]] depart daily from [[Mendoza]], [[Bariloche]] and [[San Martín de los Andes]], and even from [[Buenos Aires]] weekly. From [[Peru]], there are several buses from [[Arequipa]]; some taxis also cross the border between [[Tacna]] and [[Arica]], departing from the 'Terminal Terrestre International' in Tacna. There are also several buses from [[Bolivia]] to northern cities and Santiago. Also, there are [[Brazil]]ian buses from [[São Paulo]], on Mondays and Thursdays. The crossing from Bolivia or Argentina through the Andes takes place at high altitude, up to 4,000 m (13,000&nbsp;ft). Also, the roads from Peru and Bolivia are a bit poor in quality, so be patient. During the winter, which begins in June and ends in August, it is not uncommon for roads from Argentina to close for days at a time because of snow. ===By boat=== Boat journeys from neighboring Argentina exist, with companies like [https://www.cruceandino.com/ Cruceandino] offering "cruise" style trips across the border from [[Bariloche]], with different lengths of journey. One-day (12-hour) journeys cost around US$300. ==Get around== [[File:027 Cycling Torres del Paine.jpg|thumb|Cycling in Las Torres del Paine]] ===By plane=== Chile has a rather good airport infrastructure. The main hub for flights in Chile is the '''Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport''' ({{IATA|SCL}}) in Santiago, from where several airlines serve even the remotest corners of the country. These airlines are the three Chilean airlines: [https://www.latam.com LATAM] Airlines, [https://www.skyairline.com Sky Airline] and [https://jetsmart.com/us/en/ JetSmart]. Although LATAM is by far the largest company, Sky and JetSmart offer good services to the main cities. Since 2016, when low-cost airlines started serving Chile, the prices have dropped, so you can fly some routes for as little as 6,900 pesos one way, but with no free carry-ons except a small bag. Use the Chilean page of the airlines because they charge in pesos, which is a lot cheaper than the English version with U.S. dollars. Subscribing to the airlines' notifications is also recommended as many of the promotions come in the form of a code. You can find cheap prices four months before the flight and especially if you fly between Tuesday and Thursday or on Saturday. Almost all flights start or finish in Santiago, so many routes between other cities are subject to time-consuming layovers in Santiago Airport. An exception is the so-called "Rutas Smart" by JetSmart which avoid Santiago; most of them are from Antofagasta, Calama, La Serena or Concepción. Domestic routes are served by Airbus 319, Airbus 321 and Airbus 320 planes when flying with LATAM, and Airbus 320Neos when flying Sky Airline or JetSmart The only airline flying to [[Easter Island]] is LATAM Airlines from Santiago. Other remote locations are served by regional airlines. In the Extreme South, [https://dapairline.com Aerovías DAP] offers daily routes (in summer) from [[Punta Arenas]] to [[Porvenir]] in [[Tierra del Fuego]] and [[Puerto Williams]]. Between November and March, DAP offers very limited and expensive flights to [[Villa Las Estrellas]] in [[Antarctica]]; this flight can be taken only as part of a tour and requires a 5-day stay in Punta Arenas. To [[Robinson Crusoe Island]], there are weekly flights from Santiago and Valparaíso. ===By bus=== The bus system is sophisticated and provides a cheap and comfortable way to get from town to town. Local companies will usually stop at many stations along the way. If you prefer, you can always ask if there's a non-stop or ''directo'' service. Companies that cover almost the entire country include [http://www.turbus.cl Turbus] and [http://www.pullmanbus.cl Pullman]{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (websites in Spanish only). In Santiago, you can find both terminals and more companies on Universidad de Santiago metro station. Companies that cover the North of Chile and Argentina (Salta) include [http://www.geminis.cl Geminis]. [https://www.flixbus.com FlixBus] connects Santiago with Viña del Mar, San Antonio and Coquimbo. Prices vary on a daily basis, so are usually more expensive on weekends and holidays tickets than on weekdays. Ticket prices are also almost always negotiable: don't be shy to ask for a discount, especially if you are in a group. Always ask at different booths and make sure the vendors see you are shopping around. The quality of service varies quite a lot. Check if the bus is "cama" (bed), "semi-cama" (heavily inclining seats) or ejecutivo (executive: slightly inclining seat). Toilets are not always available and if available not always working, especially at a later stage of a long journey (such as Arica–Santiago). Buses are almost never full, so you can buy your ticket at the bus station without reservation, except during Chilean holidays (January–February, Easter and ''Fiestas Patrias''). Moreover, most bus companies don't have websites – and those that have mostly require a Chilean ID number to buy a ticket. Some companies have their own private bus station but can operate from another bus station and this is particularly true for Turbus, so check in advance where you need to take your bus. ===By train=== [https://www.efe.cl/ Tren Central], the passenger section of the government railway company, regularly operates trains between Santiago and [[Chillán]], as well as occasional night service between Santiago and Temuco, which runs seasonally once a week in summer (Santiago to Temuco on Friday nights, Temuco to Santiago on Sunday nights). It also operates the last remaining ''ramal,'' or branch line, between Talca and Constitución, as well as a wine-tasting train through the central valley for tourists. ===By ''micro''=== [[File:Petrohué, 2019 (16).jpg|thumb|Tourists with micro, [[Petrohué]]]] Micro = transit/local buses. The word is the contraction of microbus. Larger cities have cross-town bus routes at affordable prices. Only Santiago's system, called "Transantiago", have maps [https://www.red.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mapa-general.pdf (Map as of September 2020]{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}) with all the routes, so a little bit of Spanish and the audacity to ask around can get you places effectively in other major cities. To travel by "micro" in Santiago you will need to buy before a smart contactless travel-card called "BIP" and charge it with money. You can do so in any subway station, in most supermarkets and in some smaller stores. This card also allows you to travel by subway in Santiago. Be careful! You won't be able to travel by bus without money in your BIP card. The card costs 1,550 pesos, and a ticket costs a little over 700 pesos, which allows you to make up to four transfers between metro and buses within a 2-hour time period. You only need to scan the card at the beginning of your journey and at every transfer. You should hop off the "micro" through the back doors. ===By ''colectivo''=== A mix between a micro and a taxi. These small cars have routes and get around quicker and more comfortably. Fares are similar to those on the Micro, and depend on the hour. Cash only. ===By metro=== A metropolitan railway system operating in metropolitan areas of Santiago, Valparaíso and Concepción. A reliable way to move around in the city. You must pay the fee only once (when you enter the system) and you can ride as much as you want. There are now more stations in Santiago because of the construction of two new lines. Visit the [http://www.metrosantiago.cl website] for more information. ===By car=== {{main|Driving in Chile}} [[File:Desert road near Paranal.JPG|thumb|Desert road near Paranal]] [[File:Camino desde Quinchao hacia la carretera W-589, 2019.jpg|thumb|Countryside unpaved road with T-crossing sign]] Chilean roads are generally good compared to most of Latin America. Expressways are virtually always well-maintained, paved, painted, signed, and largely free of potholes, cracks, litter and debris. However, many older streets in cities are in poor condition, and drivers must be alert to avoid cracks, dips, drains and potholes. Country roads are also sometimes in poor condition; they are not paved to the same thickness as in some countries, and even slight deterioration may cause the underlying dirt base to show through. Chile has relied upon privatized toll concessions to build and maintain major highways since the early 20th century. If you plan on driving around Chile, plan on paying lots of tolls. Driving is to the right, and the left lane on expressways is for overtaking, not "the fast lane". There is no right turn on red, except where explicitly signed (which is rare). It's mandatory to always have the car lights on, even during the day. Chileans generally obey red lights, stop signs and other traffic control devices, and their driving is much more sane than most of Latin America. However, some visitors find their driving to be more aggressive than at home. Despite steep fines and frequent use of radar guns, photo radar, and speed traps, speeding is rampant. In big cities, it is a good idea to avoid rush hours, 07:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00. Chileans sometimes follow the "European" model of gently bumping into other vehicles while parallel parking, in order to squeeze into very tight spaces. Thus, many Chilean vehicles have chipped or scratched paint from such close encounters. Carjackings are rare compared to most Latin American countries. ====Car rentals==== Car rentals are widely available throughout most major cities, but not in smaller towns. Usually a credit card, a valid driver's licence and a passport, all three issued to the same person, are needed to rent a car. If your driver's licence is not in Spanish, you also need an International Driver Permit ([[Driving#Driver's license|IDP]]). Many rental car companies will not ask for an IDP, but it's a good idea to have one, just in case you encounter the police. Rental rates in Santiago are very similar to those in the U.S., but prices can be much higher in other cities. Manual transmission is the norm; if you are not certified to drive with manual transmission, or not comfortable with it, you should be prepared to pay up to US$100 per day for a standard-size sedan. Smaller cars are often not available with automatic transmission. If you want to bring rental cars across South American borders (as part of a road trip), you will need to notify the rental car company in advance, pay additional fees, and obtain extra paperwork. ===By thumb=== The concept of [[hitchhiking]] as a form of travel is not common or well comprehended. Nevertheless, many people will stop to take you for a ride, either because you are a tourist or they believe the bus is not very frequent and you might be stuck. Thus, hitchhiking in Chile is not difficult, given enough time and patience. It is seen as a common form of travel for tourists and young, adventurous Chileans. On large highways such as the Panamerican Highway, hitching is really great and easy because there are many trucks going between big cities. Also, more often you will be lucky with workers traffic and less with (local) tourists. Hence, depending on the region, a holiday or Sunday can sometimes be difficult. Smaller, more scenic roads such as the Carretera Austral in the south, can leave you waiting for half a dozen hours in the more remote sections but the rides will generally get you a long way and are worth waiting for. If you are a tourist be sure to show it with your backpack, flags attached to your backpack, etc. The locals love chatting with foreigners. Due to the lack of budget accommodation in many regions and even larger cities off the touristy routes, as well as because of the large distances, it is advisable to carry a tent with you. There are many opportunities along the coast or backcountry to put it up. However, along the central Ruta 5, it is advisable to rather take a bus as a last resort. Along larger highways always wait somewhere convenient at the ramp towards the highway where cars enter. Waiting directly at the highway can be highly unsuccessful, as most cars will not be willing to slow then. Ruta 5 becomes more and more difficult to hitch-hike the closer you get north to Santiago, because then it is mostly local traffic that often takes exits to cities that are contrary to the direction you travel. E.g. entering the city in the south because this is where you come from. However, you actually want to go north, so most traffic north leaves at the northern entry to the highway. Therefore, get to the coast from Temuco or at least Concepción if going north, even though Concepción might be difficult to cross. Traffic along the Ruta del Mar is less frequent but more gracious, and camping opportunities are more frequent and less worrisome. South of Valdivia things are more bearable, because there is just one entry and exit at towns and cities. ===On foot and navigation=== Chile is an excellent place for hiking and trekking, both in the (volcanic) mountains and the lush forests, providing many interesting trails. However, due to the often remote nature of these trails, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. Using [[GPS navigation]] adds an extra layer of safety, in cities as well as in the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps and comprehensive trails and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org OpenStreetMap], which is also used by this travel guide, and by many mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) ==See== [[File:Miscanti Lagoon near San Pedro de Atacama Chile Luca Galuzzi 2006.jpg|thumb|Miscanti lagoon near [[San Pedro de Atacama]]]] Stretching from 17°S in the north to 55°S in the south, Chile is latitude-wise among the longest countries in the world, with several climate zones and types of nature. High mountains are present everywhere in the country. On the Chilean mainland you can visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Old [[Valparaíso]], the Sewell mining town in [[Rancagua]] and the Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works outside [[Iquique]]. Just off the coast are the churches of [[Chiloé Island]], and five and a half hours by plane across the Pacific Ocean will get you to maybe the most famous "Off the Beaten Path" destination in the world: [[Easter Island]]. ==Do== * {{do | name=Hiking and trekking | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-03-29 | content=Chile is a great country to seek out the nature, glaciers, lakes and mountains for a couple of days with a tent, sleeping bag and cooking ware. Many of Chile's (southern) sights are spotted with beautiful hiking trails of varying quality and level. Often you will have to climb up a mountain to see a glacier or a lake, just to return later – in that case consider leaving your (heavy) luggage where it cannot be found and enjoy the trail without the burden, but remembering where you left your backpack before. Also, see the general [[Hiking]] and [[Wilderness backpacking]] guidelines of Wikivoyage. Check out the following great destinations: }} ** '''[[Chiloé Island]]''' and its beautiful coastal national park with mostly flat hikes ** '''[[Valdivia#Do|Valdivia]]''', the Reserva Costera Valdiviana and many other destinations around Valdivia with flat to rolling hills ** '''[[Cochamó Valley]]''', the ''Yosemite of Chile'' and the huge area south of it, even into Argentina, for medium to advanced hikers ** '''[[Central Chile#Do|Talca]]''' and everything to its east, for advanced hikers ** '''[[Torres del Paine National Park]]''', impressive, touristy and expensive * {{do | name=Surfing | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-03-29 | content=Everything between Cobquecura and Pelluhue, like Curanipe, Cardonal, Tregualemu and Buchupureo are exceptional surfing destinations and mirror the shape and conditions of the Californian coast on the northern side of the continent. This region is still a hidden gem and is receiving a lot of state support for development. However, beaches and breaks are far from overrun and you can find many lone opportunities to try out your board. }} * '''[[Downhill snowsports|Skiing and snowboarding]]''' draw an international crowd between June and October. While northern countries bake under a hot northern summer sun, Chilean mountain resorts experience southern hemisphere winter. Ski resorts in the Andean highlands provide challenging terrain and some of the most beautiful mountain views in the world. Chilean ski resorts include: ** '''[[Valle Nevado]]''' ** '''[[Portillo]]''' ** '''[[El Colorado (Chile)|El Colorado]]''' ** '''[[La Parva]]''' * Chile is home to the second '''largest recreational pool in the world''' (the largest until its builder finished an even larger pool in Egypt in 2015) at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in [[Algarrobo (Chile)|Algarrobo]]. You will want a sailboat to complete its 2&nbsp;km length. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Chilean peso | currencyCodeAfter=&nbsp;pesos | date=January 2026 | USD=900 | EUR=1050 | GBP=1200 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/clp-chilean-peso XE.com] }} [[File:Feria libre.jpg|thumbnail|A post on a Ferias libres]] Chile's currency is the Chilean peso (ISO code: '''CLP'''), denoted by the symbol "'''$'''". Wikivoyage uses the notation "'''pesos'''" for clarity. Other currencies are not widely accepted, but most cities have exchange bureaux with reasonable rates for euros and US dollars. The rates should be published on widely visible boards. Coins of Chile are issued in denominations of 10, 50, 100 (yellow ring with silver center) and 500 pesos (silver ring with yellow center). Banknotes of Chile are issued in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 pesos. The current issues of the banknotes of Chile consist of the lower three denominations produced entirely in polymer, while the two large denominations are produced entirely on paper. The colloquial term ''luca'' is used for 1,000 pesos, so for instance "tres lucas" is 3,000 pesos. The 5-pesos and 1-peso coins were discontinued in 2017. Most prices are in multiples of 10 or even 100, but if you end up needing to pay an amount that isn't and your amount ends in 5 or less, your amount will be rounded up to the lower multiple of 10, in the opposite case your amount will be rounded up to the higher multiple of 10 (example: 1,664→1,660 pesos; 1,666→1,670 pesos). This rule only applies when you pay by cash. ====Credit cards==== Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in most of the independent commerce of major cities and in all chain stores, no matter where they are. The PIN security system has been introduced for credit cards, so you will mostly only need your personal PIN (four digit code) as it exists in other parts of the world. For some cards you will not be asked for your PIN and they will use the four last numbers of the credit card entered manually and you will have to show a valid ID. For credit cards that require signing, there are two differences to be aware of: # There is a line below the signature line labeled C.I. (''cedula de identidad'' or identity card). Foreigners are expected to write down their passport or national ID number. Not all locations will require CI to be filled. Even fewer will ask to confirm the number with your ID. # Credit cards machines will ask ''sin cuotas'' or ''con cuotas''. As a foreigner, you should always select ''sin'' (which means without). ''Cuotas'' literally translates to fees and is a way for Chilean banks to offer a payment plan over the period of months. ====ATMs==== The automatic teller machine (ATM) network in Chile is respectable in coverage—they're all connected to the same service and enable standard transactions. Different banks will charge you different amounts of money for extracting cash—you will be advised on the screen of the surcharge. Banco Estado does not add a surcharge for MasterCard. However, as of 2018, Banco Estado charges 4,000 pesos and Banco de Chile charges 6,500 pesos on Visa cards. Withdrawals of up to 200,000 pesos are possible with Banco Estado. Some travellers were even able to withdraw 280,000 pesos, which brings down the percentage of fees further. Criminals sometimes install hard-to-detect skimmers and micro-cameras in some less surveiled ATM facilities. These devices are meant to read your card's information to produce a clone. Several international crime gangs have been arrested for this. Always check if the card slot looks suspicious or is easy to move or detach and always cover the keyboard with your hand while punching your PIN. ====Money exchange==== Never exchange money on the street, especially if a "helper" indicates you to follow them. Rates at exchange bureaus are too good to take this risk. It's not advisable to exchange currency in the hotel or the airport as the rates are awful. Just be patient. Banco Santander has a monopoly on the ATMs of the airport and will add a surcharge of 2,500 pesos for retrieving cash but it is still better than the exchange bureaus. ====Money exchange, accommodation, VAT, etc==== Considering the withdrawal fees at ATMs, it is a good idea to bring some US dollars or even Euros to Chile. Money exchange rates are quite competitive with an included fee of around 1%&mdash;the fee is 4% when withdrawing 100,000 pesos from an ATM. Nevertheless, having US dollars is also handy for paying at your accommodation, because if you can pay in foreign currency as a foreigner, you do not have to pay VAT. This is true also for credit card payments in foreign currency, but most smaller places will often not support US dollar credit card payments or even just credit card payments, because it needs to be registered with the tax office of Chile (SII) for this purpose. But sometimes you are lucky, and they will not charge the VAT at all, even if paying in local currency, which is kind of illegal. When using US dollars, make sure to always have and receive proper notes. US dollar notes that are flexed too much, have writing on them or discoloration or stains are barely accepted. Even though, banks seem to be more forgiving than smaller money changing offices. Which is fine, because banks have quite competitive rates. However, exchange office can sometimes even beat these rates, e.g. in [[Valparaíso]]. You might decide to generally pay with your credit card, in local or foreign currency, due to the competitive exchange rates of your bank and the low 0-3% payment fee. However, credit card fraud in South America is not uncommon, and you are better off to only use your card with respected businesses. ===Tipping=== [[Tipping]] is not obligatory but is generally expected. It is usually assumed that customers will leave a tip of 10%, if the service is considered satisfactory. Sometimes restaurants automatically add it to the bill. It's also important to tip the baggers at grocery stores; 300–500 pesos is fine. ===Shopping=== ====Basic supplies==== For basic supplies like groceries, there are many convenience stores and corner grocery stores. Large supermarkets such as Lider, Jumbo, Tottus and Santa Isabel are often found both as stand-alone stores and as mall anchors. Lider will seem a little familiar to North Americans in that it is owned by Walmart and has reconfigured its store signage to look somewhat like Walmart stores. However, Chile's strong consumer goods economy is dominated by local brands, which means almost all the brands on the shelves will be new to most visitors from outside South America. The dominant pharmacy chains in Chile are Cruz Verde, Ahumada and Salcobrand. Only cosmetics are kept in the public area. All drugs and supplements are kept behind the counter and must be asked for by name, which can be tricky if you cannot speak Spanish. ====''Artesanal''==== Nowadays, the word ''artesanal'' is used in inflationary manners in Chile and Argentina mostly without any added value. It has become a marketing term used by many places in hope of selling things at an inflated price, pretending extra quality where there is none. Generally, you are better off ignoring this term and skipping goods, food or places that emphasis this wording. ==Eat== Chilean cuisine has a wide variety of dishes that emerged from the amalgamation of indigenous tradition and Spanish colonial contribution, combining their food, customs and culinary habits. Influences from German, Italian and French cuisines are thanks to immigrants who arrived during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Chilean food in general is presented as a mixture of the meat and agricultural products of each area. In the north and south fishing is a major economic activity and this is reflected in the variety of dishes: the desert area's ceviche (fish seasoned with lemon and onions) and curanto (cooked seafood, meat, sausages and potatoes made in a hole in the ground) are the ultimate expression of chilota kitchen. The potato is also key in other chilota preparations as milcao and chapaleles. The central area uses corn (maize) and beef for foods such as tamales. Pie pine casserole and charquicán are some of the most recognized within the region. The roast, meanwhile, stands as the main preparation for informal gatherings and family; take this opportunity to learn more about Chilean society. Desserts include alfajores and Curicó cakes, while German immigrants introduced the kuchen and strudel pastry. Chile's extensive geography allows development on its shores of several varieties of seafood: the top highlights are the croaker, pomfret, conger eel and salmon, which is produced industrially in the south of the country. For shellfish: oysters, as well as certain crustaceans such as crab and lobster. Beef, chicken and pork are the main meats, although in the Patagonian area one can easily find lamb. Chile is a major exporter of fruit, so you can find a variety of apples, oranges, peaches, strawberries, raspberries and custard, in good quality and much cheaper than in Europe or North America. Despite this wide variety of dishes and products, normal food in a Chilean home is not very different from any other Western country; during your stay you will certainly see more dishes with rice, meat, potatoes or pasta than corn pies or cakes. In Santiago and major cities, you can find a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international food. Although optional, it is customary to add a gratuity of 10%, delivered directly to the waiter. He or she will always welcome more. Not giving a tip is considered quite rude, performed only when there has been very bad service. The major fast food chains in the world have several branches in the country. If you resort to fast food, it is better to have one of the wide variety of sandwiches that exist in the country: the Barros Luco (meat and cheese) and Italian full (hot dog with tomato, avocado and mayonnaise) are the most traditional. If you are in Valparaíso and have good cholesterol levels, do not waste the opportunity to try a chorrillana. On the streets you can find many stalls selling buns (fried pumpkin masses) and the refreshing mote with ossicles. Food prepared in stalls will generally give few problems, although don't try if you have a weak stomach. [[File:Chilean Cazuela.JPG|thumb|320px|Cazuela comes in many ways]] *''Pastel de choclo'': corn casserole filled with ground beef, onions, chicken, raisins, hardboiled egg, olives, and topped with sugar and butter. *''Empanada de pino'': a baked pie filled with ground (minced) beef, onion, raisins, a piece of boiled egg and a black olive. Watch out for the olive pit; it's usually not removed. *''Empanada de queso'': a deep-fried pastry packet filled with cheese. Found everywhere, including McDonald's. *''Cazuela de vacuno'': beef soup with a potato, rice, a piece of corn and a piece of squash. *''Cazuela de ave'' (or ''de pollo''): same as above, but with a piece of chicken. *''Cazuela de pavo'': same as above, but with turkey. *''Porotos granados'': stew made with fresh beans, squash, corn, onion and basil. **''con choclo'': with grains of corn. **''con pilco'' or ''pirco'': with corn thinly chopped. **''con mazamorra'': with ground corn. **''con riendas'': with thin sliced noodles. *''Curanto'': lots of seafood, beef, chicken and pork, potatoes, cheese, and potato "burguers," prepared in a hole in the ground ("en hoyo") or in a pot ("en olla"); a dish from Chiloé. *Southern ''sopaipillas'': a fried pastry cut as 10-cm (4-in) circles, with no pumpkin in its dough (see Northern ''sopaipillas'' in the desserts section). They replace bread. They are known South of Linares. *''Lomo a lo pobre'': a beefsteak, fried potatoes, a fried egg (expect two in restaurants) and fried onions. Besides typical foods, you should expect food normally found in any Western country. The normal diet includes rice, potatoes, meat and bread. '''Vegetables are abundant''' in central Chile. If you are concerned about the portions, consider that the size of the dish increases the farther south you travel. With such an enormous coastline, you can expect fish and seafood almost everywhere. Locals used to eat bundles of '''raw shellfish''', but visitors should be cautious of raw shellfish because of frequent outbreaks of red tides. Chile is the world's second largest producer of '''salmon''', as well as a number of other farmed sea products, which include oysters, scallops, mussels, trout and turbot. Local fish include ''corvina'' (sea bass), ''congrio''(conger eel), ''lenguado'' (flounder), albacora (swordfish), and yellow fin tuna. ===Sandwiches=== *''Hotdog'' or ''Completo'' (meaning 'complete' in English). Not similar to the US version. This one includes mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, tomato or sauerkraut (''chucrut''), mashed avocado (''palta'') and chili (''ají''). These ingredients make a full sandwich, called ''un completo''. With mayonnaise, tomato and avocado it's ''un italiano'' (an Italian) with the colors of the Italian flag. *''Lomito''. Cooked pork steaks served with anything that can go in a ''hotdog''. ''Italiano'' is the preferred form but German purists prefer it with sauerkraut (''chucrut''). *''Chacarero'': a thin beefsteak (''churrasco'') with tomato, green beans, mayonnaise and green chili (''ají verde''). *''Barros Luco'': Named after President Ramón Barros Luco. Thinly-sliced beefsteak with melted cheese. *''Choripán'': Bread with "chorizo", a highly seasoned pork sausage. Named that way because the contraction of "Pan con Chorizo" or "Chorizo con Pan". A common combination is meat with avocado and/or mayonnaise, e.g. ''Ave palta mayo'' (chicken with avocado and mayonnaise) or ''Churrasco palta'' (thinly-sliced beefsteak with avocado). The strong presence for avocado is a Chilean standard for sandwiches that influences the fast food franchises to include it in their menus. ===Desserts=== *Northern ''sopaipillas'': a fried pastry cut as 10-cm (4-in) circles, which includes pumpkin in its dough, and normally is eaten with ''chancaca'', a black treacle or molasses. It's customary to make them when it rains and it's cold outside. ''Sopaipillas'' as a dessert are only known north of San Javier. From Linares to the South, they are not dessert and pumpkin is left out, so, when it rains, Chilean Southerners must cook ''picarones''. In Santiago, ''Sopaipillas'' can be served covered with a sweet syrup as a dessert, or with spicy yellow mustard. *''Kuchen'' (or ''cújen'', pronounced ''KOO-hen'') is German for pie. In the South ask for ''kuchen de quesillo'', a kind of cheesecake. *''Strudel'' (pronounced ''ess-TROO-dayl''). A kind of apple pie. *''Berlín''. When they translate John Kennedy's famous quote (often mistakenly thought of as a gaffe) they say it's a “jelly doughnut”. The Chilean version is a ball of dough (no hole) filled with ''dulce de membrillo'', ''crema pastelera'' or ''manjar''. Powder sugar is added just in case you have a sweet tooth. *''Cuchuflí''. ''Barquillo'' (tube of something crunchy like a cookie) filled with ''manjar''. The name originally comes from ''cuchufleta'' which means deceit or trickery, as they used to be filled only at the tips of the ''barquillos'', leaving the middle part empty. ===Fruit=== Central Chile is a major tempered fruit producer, you can easily get fruit for dessert, including apples, oranges, peaches, grapes, watermelons, strawberries, raspberries, ''chirimoyas'' and several other varieties. Temperate fruit is of very high quality and prices are usually much lower than in most of the U.S. and Western Europe, while tropical fruit is rather rare and expensive, except for bananas. ==Drink== [[File:Playa Viña.JPG|thumb|Chilean beaches can get rather crowded in summer.]] ===Wine=== Chile produces some excellent wines, competing favorably with wines from other major wine producing regions. Visitors to Chile should not miss the opportunity to try some of the country's best small-label vineyards which often keep their best and their limited-production labels close to home. Visits to wineries can be a fun way to spend a day (or longer) and they are surprisingly easy to arrange since a large number of wineries are within easy driving distance of [[Santiago]], especially in the [[Maipo]] Valley. Other important wine regions in Chile include '''Rapel Valley''', '''Curico Valley''', '''Maule Valley''', '''Casablanca Valley''', '''Cachapoal''' and the '''Colchagua Valley'''. ===Beer=== Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in Chile. ''Cristal'' and ''Escudo'' are the most popular brands (both are light lagers). ''Royal Guard'' is tastier and ''Kunstmann'' is on pair with European beers. The craft beer movement has not passed by Chile: small, artisanal craft breweries can be found in many cities, particularly [[Santiago]] and anyplace with a steady tourism trade. As of 2024, there are about 300 small breweries in Chile producing artesanal beer. ===Cocktails=== *''Mote con Huesillo'': A delicious summertime drink made of wheat seeds (mote) and dried peaches (huesillos) boiled, sweetened, and served cold. Typically sold on sidewalk or park stands. *''Chilean Pisco'': Brandy made from Muscat grapes. Popular brands are ''Capel'', ''Alto del Carmen'', ''Mistral'' and ''Campanario''. *''Pisco Sour'': One of Chile's most popular mixed drinks, this consists of Pisco mixed with lemon juice and sugar. It has a delicious tart sweetness. *''Mango Sour'': Pisco mixed with mango juice. *''Piscola'': Pisco mixed with Coke. *''Borgoña'': Red wine and strawberries. *''Terremoto'': ("Earthquake"): a typical Chilean drink that consists in a mix of pineapple ice cream, grenadine syrup, and pipeño (like white wine), combined in that order. *''Fan-Schop'': Beer mixed with orange Fanta or orange crush soft drink. A refreshing alternative on a hot summer day. *''Jote*'': wine and Coke. ** There's disagreement between Chile and Peru about the origin of Pisco. Although Pisco was registered as a Chilean drink for some countries in the last century, it is historically Peruvian in origin for much longer. Further, Chilean and Peruvian drinks are not the same product, they have different manufacturing procedures, different varieties of grape and not the same taste. Unlike other Latin-American countries, in Chile it's '''illegal to drink in unlicensed, public areas (streets, parks, etc.)'''. The laws also restrict vendor hours depending on the weekday (in no case after 03:00 or before 09:00). Chileans drink a lot of alcohol – don't be surprised to see one bottle per person. ==Sleep== Chile has many types of '''hotels''' in the cities: some of the most prevalent chains are Sheraton, Kempinsky, Ritz, Marriott, Hyatt, and Holiday Inn. There are also '''[[hostels]]''' of varying quality. On the backpacker trail, a local hostel version can be found in every small city ''residential''. However, as soon as you are off the backpacker trail, you will find it hard to find hostels, which unfortunately is true for many nice and interesting places around Chile. Contrary to the believe of locals and common marking of accommodations (e.g. on OpenStreetMap), ''hospedaje'' and ''hostal'' is not to not be confused with ''hostel'', i.e. they do not offer dormitories. If a generalisation is possible, ''hospedaje'' generally means guest house, and ''hostals'' are small hotels. Hence, the frequency of real hostels is very low. There is also a variety of accommodations in the '''mountain ski centers''', such as the world-class resort [[Portillo]], 80&nbsp;km (49&nbsp;mi) north of Santiago; [[Valle Nevado]] in the mountains approximately 35&nbsp;km (22&nbsp;mi) away from Santiago, and the [[Nevados de Chillan]] ski resort and hot springs, which lies about 450&nbsp;km (280&nbsp;mi) south of Santiago. Many '''camping''' places are available officially with amenities, and backcountry along the coast or near hiking trails. So, if you bring a tent the scarcity of hostels can be dealt with in this way. Consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/-35.9469/-72.7425 OpenStreetMap], which many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz use, to find sites which have been tagged by other people as possible camping sites. Walking in without reservation is not recommended during high season and will generally not give you a better rate than online. ===Motels vs hotels=== A quick word of caution; in Chile a "motel" is not the same as in most Anglophone countries. The term motel in Latin America usually refers to a place of accommodation where the rooms are rented on a short-term basis, typically for romantic assignations. Hotels, by contrast, are places of accommodation for travelers and are typically family friendly. Many hotels will not permit persons who are not registered as guests to go beyond the reception area. This is for the safety of both the guests and hotel staff and also to protect the hotel's reputation in what is still a culturally conservative and Catholic country. So visitors looking for a place to enjoy the physical company of another, will often use motels. Also privacy is something of a premium in Chile, with children often living at home until they are married. For this and other practical reasons, couples, even married couples desiring a little intimacy, sometimes rent a room at a motel. These motels are common in Chile and do not carry the social stigma that used to be associated with so called "no tell motels" in the United States or Canada. The quality and price of motel accommodation varies, sometimes drastically, with most being clean and well kept. Rooms are engaged anonymously with the tariff and any associated charges usually being paid on a cash only basis. ===VAT issues=== Rates on the common reservation website(s) are often quotes without VAT (19%), which has to be added when paying. As a tourist you might be exempted from paying the VAT when paying in foreign currency, but many accommodations do not support payment in foreign currency (either in cash or credit card). On the other hand, some accommodations will give you the price without VAT even in Chilean pesos because you are a tourist. The situation is highly confusing and sometimes frustrating. It is nevertheless a good idea to have some US dollars with you and ask before paying. A potential way to avoid the discussion, if you want to pay in US dollars without VAT, is by reserving your accommodation online and immediately sending a message to the place asking them to cancel the reservation in case they do not accept US dollars without VAT payments. Mostly always, prices are quoted in dollars, and this way you save the time and trouble of understanding the place's actual VAT policies besides the ones quoted online. Accommodations will barely make the effort to demand money in case your reservation is cancelled unexpectedly&mdash;often you can even reserve without a credit card. ==Learn== Along with Mexico and Argentina, Chile continues to grow as a preferred destination for studies abroad. It is not uncommon to find groups of European or North American students taking interdisciplinary studies in Spanish language or latinamerican culture and history in one of its many reputed universities: *In '''Santiago''' ** [http://www.uchile.cl/ Universidad de Chile] - The best university in Chile according to [http://www.americaeconomia.com/negocios-industrias/ranking-2012-de-las-mejores-universidades-de-chile-la-u-gana-en-fallo-fotografic America Economia]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ** [http://www.puc.cl/ Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile] -One of the best universities in Chile with several courses taught in English. ** [http://www.usach.cl/ Universidad de Santiago de Chile] ** [http://www.ucentral.cl/ Universidad Central de Chile] *In '''Valparaíso''' and '''Viña del Mar''' ** [http://www.pucv.cl/ Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso] ** [https://usm.cl/ Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María] ** [https://www.uvm.cl/international/ Universidad de Viña del Mar] ** [http://www.udp.cl/rrii/ Universidad Diego Portales - International Relations] ** [http://www.uai.cl/ Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez] ** [http://www.uv.cl/ Universidad de Valparaíso] *In Southern Chile ** [http://www.udec.cl Universidad de Concepcion] **Universidad de La Frontera **Universidad Austral de Chile **Universidad de Los Lagos **Universidad de Magallanes ==Work== Foreigners need to apply for a work visa before arriving (it can be done after, but it is a lot harder to get one). Temporary permits are issued to spouses and people with a contract. Under-the-table jobs are normally not well paid, lack the mandatory health insurance and retirement plans, and are a reason to get deported. '''Volunteering''' (and learning Spanish at the same time) is big in South America and thus also in Chile&mdash;check out the general information on the [[South America#Work|South America article]]. Another way to volunteer in Chile is for the English Opens Doors Program. It is sponsored by the United Nations Development Program and the Chilean Ministry of Education and places volunteers in schools throughout Chile to be English teaching assistants. The program provides volunteers a home-stay with a Chilean family, meals, a participation bonus of 60,000 pesos for each month of completed service, health insurance, TEFL training, and access to an online Spanish course. There is no fee for participation. ==Stay safe== [[File:La Silla Telescope Ring.jpg|thumb|The [[Atacama Desert]] is a prime place for astronomical observations.]] [[File:Volcan Villarrica.JPG|thumb|Chile offers some pretty extreme hiking and climbing experiences. If you're interested, make sure to come prepared.]] [[File:Petrohué, 2019 (02).jpg|thumb|Volcano activity warning sign]] Chile usually ranks as one of the safest countries on the continent. In the early 2020s though, gun violence and car hijacking have increased. Cartels from Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia have established themselves in the country. The police were not prepared for this and it has worried a lot of locals and sometimes caused resentment against foreigners. '''Pickpocketing and muggings''' occur, so it's better to go out in a group. Most thieves tend to target people walking alone. Be cautious at night, take a taxi, and avoid seedy neighbourhoods like '''Bellavista'''. If robbed, do as you are told and if you don't speak Spanish, avoid eye contact and give them your valuables. Do not show expensive-looking jewelry or watches, laptops or the newest mobile phones, even during the day. Stay alert and be especially careful in all crowded areas in Santiago, Viña del mar, Valparaíso and Antofagasta. It is recommended to wear your backpack at the front of your body in crowded areas or use a fannypack. For tourists or other "beginners" lacking experience in over-the-counter transactions with hard Chilean currency, you can reduce the chance of your wallet getting stolen by following some advice: * Separate coins and bills. Coins are frequently used when paying for public transport (except in Santiago buses, where you need to board with the Bip card), newspapers or snacks, store them in a small handbag so that your bills will remain concealed. * 1000-, 2000- and 5000-peso notes should be easily accessible. Notes of higher value should be stored in another, more secure place in your wallet so you don't accidentally pay 10,000 pesos instead of 1000, for example. All notes have different sizes and they all are very differently colored and designed. * Do not reach for your wallet until the vendor tells you the price. Chilean carabineros (National Police) are trustworthy: call 133 from any phone if you need emergency assistance. Some municipalities (such as Santiago or Las Condes) have private guards; however, they usually don't speak English. '''Do not''' try to bribe a carabinero, since it will get you into serious trouble! Unlike other South American police corps, Chilean Carabineros are very proud and honest. Regarding driving conditions: Chilean drivers tend to be not as erratic and volatile as those in neighboring countries. Some parts of Chile are still racially more homogeneous than the rest of Latin America and locals will be curious if they see a '''person of color.''' However, Cities like Santiago, Viña del Mar or Antofagasta have become more multicultural in the last few years with immigrants from Haiti, Colombia, China, the Dominican Republic and Cuba, so being a foreigner in those places will not be met with curiosity. Some Chileans who have a low opinion of foreigners might yell "negro" (Spanish for black) or "chino" (Spanish for Chinese), but only report to carabineros if you are physically assaulted by someone. Racist attacks are infrequent in general but the carabineros know how to deal with such crimes, so don't hesitate to report if something happens. Chile is predominantly a Catholic country, but it is safe for Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs. Wearing religious attire may attract glances and comments. The country is generally safe for '''LGBTQ''' travellers, being one of the most LGBTQ friendly destination in Latin America. Gay travellers will unlikely to experience any trouble when visiting. Be careful when taking photos in areas with '''military buildings''' or where you see soldiers guarding an entrance for example. They have the right to arrest and confiscate your camera. Be prepared to spend time answering questions and having every single photo examined by a soldier or marine. You will avoid imprisonment due to the fact that marines and soldiers will understand that you did not understand the warnings being a foreign tourist and interrogation is done because the soldiers are expected to do that when such situation occurs. But it's better to avoid such situation and instead ask if you can take a photo. Some marines or soldiers might speak a little English, otherwise point at an object and say "si?", while showing your camera so they understand that you want to take a photo. If they reply with a "no", then respect their decision. Stay out of '''political protests''' in any city, especially Santiago. The carabineros are always on the alert as soon as there is a political demonstration and some people join only because they want to cause violence. Also avoid celebrations of sports like Chile winning a tournament for example, since they can end in violence. Under Chilean law, '''foreigners are prohibited from participating''' in protests or other political activities, which is punishable with imprisonment and deportation. If you go out to '''bars or clubs''', be careful when ordering a drink. If you want to be safe, order beer in a bottle or pay for a bottle of wine or liquor if possible. Problems with spiked drinks have increased; always have an eye on your drink when ordering. Places for young people or students tend to have cheap drinks, wine and beer that should be avoided altogether since they are poorly made and can be dangerous for you. Instead, order well known brands like Cristal or Casillero del Diablo. Walking in the streets in many cities, you will see a lot of '''stray dogs'''. They are everywhere and places popular with tourists are full of stray dogs. Dogs in Chile do not carry rabies but may carry other diseases, so do not touch them. Don't get involved in an argument if you see local people being aggressive to the stray dogs. They see them every day and will not take kindly to a tourist having an opinion on how to treat the dogs that they feel are aggressive towards the local people. In addition to stray dogs in the cities, in rural areas many places and farms have dogs, which generally keep to their premises, but might block your way. In either case, if you feel a dog is getting too close for any reason, even if it looks harmless, pick up one, two or three stones, and most dogs will understand the gesture, and leave. If this does not help and a dog is running towards you aggressively barking, use the stones for your defence. Located on the '''Pacific Ring of Fire''', all of Chile is prone to [[earthquakes]] and tsunamis. ==Stay healthy== [[File:Salto de Leon.JPG|thumb|Chile is home to a number of impressive waterfalls.]] Having relatively good standards in medicine throughout the country, it is not difficult to stay healthy. However, one will usually find more refined resources at a private medical facility. In case of emergency, call 131, but don't expect an operator fluent in English. Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers. Other potential vaccines, depending on your travel situation include: Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies and Influenza. '''[[Tap water]]''' is safe to drink. Just know that water is produced from the mountains, so it might be harder for foreigners. In that case, it is advisable to buy bottled water. Locals in Santiago, the north, and rural areas also tend to buy bottled water for drinking for the same reason, as well as due to the use of chlorine and other chemicals to disinfect tap water. The '''atmospheric ozone layer''' in Chile has thinned considerably, so the ultraviolet radiation, which is harmful to health, is very strong. The ozone problem is at its worst during midday and afternoon hours in spring from September to November and in summer from Christmas to March. Use sunscreen and wear long-seeved tops, hats and sunglasses. === Healthcare === Chile has both a public and a private health care system. Public hospitals are often poorly equipped. However, doctors are professional and highly qualified. The same doctors often work partly in the public and partly in the private sector. Private clinics and hospitals in Santiago are of a high standard. Private hospitals are called clínica, and public ones are called hospital. When travelling to Chile, you should take out comprehensive travel insurance. The two largest private hospitals in Santiago are Clínica Alemana and Clínica Las Condes. The clinics' websites provide more detailed information about their health services, which are aimed at foreigners living in Chile. Medical care in private institutions is expensive. Most major hospitals generally accept credit cards, and sometimes payment can be made by bank transfer. Cash payments in hospitals are becoming less common. Chile has two health insurance schemes. Both health insurance schemes can be accessed with a Chilean identity card and number (RUT). FONASA (Fondo Nacional de Salud) is the government's public health insurance scheme, which is only available to Chilean citizens and residence permit holders. FONASA covers both public hospitals and private clinics. The private scheme is called ISAPRES (Instituciones de Salud Previsional) and is made up of several companies providing ISAPRE health insurance. ISAPRES is somewhat more expensive and of higher quality and less congested than FONASA. Both schemes provide emergency care when needed. Dental care in Chile is of high quality and often somewhat cheaper than in Western countries. There are several private dental clinics offering dental services. Public health centres (consultorios) also provide dental services, but these are mainly for permanent residents. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines prescribed by local doctors are widely available from pharmacies. These medicines are generally expensive, but pharmacies also sell much cheaper generic medicines on request. ==Respect== Although the Roman Catholic Church has historically played a major role in Chilean society, Chile has become increasingly secular since the mid-20th century. For example, divorce was legalized in the mid-2000s, the Catholic church was separated from the state in the mid-1920s, and an increasing number of Chileans identify as irreligious. When visiting sites of religious importance, you should always act and dress respectfully. As is the case everywhere, proselytizing, or anything hinting at it, is neither welcomed nor appreciated. Chilean politics are highly polarising and emotive; there have been a lot of protests against the Chilean government since 2019 and a lot of ordinary Chileans tend to express feelings of anger and frustration with the government. As is the case anywhere, stay neutral and listen carefully if and when people discuss politics, even if you happen to know a thing or two about Chile's politics. The Pinochet military regime, which ruled the country from 1973 to 1990, is ''very much'' an open wound in Chile's national consciousness and discussions about it should be approached with absolute respect and caution. The regime tortured, imprisoned, executed, and mistreated thousands of Chileans, and many others had to flee the country for their safety. That being said, do not assume that every Chilean views Pinochet with disdain and contempt; some Chileans (emphasis on some) feel there was more stability under his rule and may be offended by negative remarks about him and his regime. Don't be offended if you're called a ''gringo'' (male) or ''gringa'' (female). They are not offensive terms; Chileans often use them to address foreigners they've just met for the first time. Black or dark-skinned people may be called ''negro'' (male) or ''negra'' (female). Football is taken extremely seriously in Chile. It may be an icebreaker and a great way to connect with others, but be mindful of positively talking about or wearing jerseys of rival teams or national teams. Although Chilean-Bolivian relations have improved over the years, many issues – historical interpretations of the War of the Pacific (1873-1883), Bolivia's desire to access the Pacific Ocean through land that's now a part of Chile, and territorial disputes between the two countries – continue to negatively affect relations between the two countries. Keep all this in mind when discussing Bolivia; some Chileans may not appreciate positive talk about or enthusiasm for that country. === '''Greetings''' === Chileans traditionally greet each other in three different ways: man-to-man greetings are a handshake, man-to-woman greetings are one "kiss" on the right cheek, and woman-to-woman greetings can be either a "kiss" on the right cheek or a hug. But this "kiss" gesture is not a real kiss on the cheek in modern Chile, it's really just touching your right cheeks together, with the lips not contacting the other person. When arriving or leaving a house or gathering, Chileans always greet every person there individually, and also say goodbye to every person individually. However, in large groups of 20+, a wave hello or a wave goodbye to everyone may be acceptable. === '''Meals''' === * If someone offers you something, it's polite to say ''Si, por favor'' or ''No, gracias''. Saying only ''Si'' or ''No'' is considered rude. * When standing up and leaving the table at a formal meal, Chileans may say ''con permiso, muchas gracias'' (with permission, thank you very much) or simply ''permiso'' (permission). * Burping (or farting) is considered extremely rude at the table, and Chileans typically try to hold in their burp or cover their mouth. ==Cope== ===Other travellers=== Facebook has the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArgentinaChileBackpackerTraveler/ Argentina & Chile Backpacker / Traveler group], where you can find other travellers and up-to-date information on the country. For general information, see [[South America#Cope]]. ===Natural reserves=== Many [[Chilean national parks|national parks]] and reserves have strange visiting times, only allowing entrance between 09:00 and 15/17:00 for instance, requiring you to leave before sunset. The reason for that is that Chile had some negative experience, mostly with locals, leaving the national parks in terrible conditions when allowing them to overnight. This circumstance can be a little off-putting, especially if you are used to travelling with a tent. However, there are often great alternative routes nearby that you can visit instead. Some people even suggested an entrance before or after opening hours, because office are often not staffed all the time. Either way, leave nothing but footprints and take all you rubbish back with you. ==Connect== ===Phone=== * Public phones on streets are very likely to be tampered or vandalized, so it's better to use a phone inside a business or a station. * Prepaid cards for mobile phones and landlines are sold at most newspaper kiosks, supermarkets, gas stations, pharmacies and phone dealers. * Mobile GSM networks are ubiquitous in all major cities and most of the territory of central and southern Chile. * A basic '''prepaid cellular phone''' usually costs about 15,000 pesos, most frequently charged with 10,000 pesos worth of prepaid minutes. No ID is required to buy a prepaid phone. * GSM SIM cards from ENTEL, Movistar or Claro are usually available for 5,000 pesos, but without credit, so you'll need to buy some prepaid minutes to be able to call. * Money can be charged into a cellphone from almost any ATM using a credit or debit card and from some pharmacies (Ahumada, Cruz Verde and Salco Brand) on the counter and in cash. Also, one can charge money directly into the phone by using a credit card through an automated service operator, with directions in Spanish or English. * Chilean phone numbering scheme is simple. === Television === Since 2015, TV broadcasts in Chile are digital in the Japanese ISDB standard (also used in [[Brazil]], [[Uruguay]] and [[Argentina]]). The main free-to-air television networks are the public TVN (Televisión Nacional de Chile) and the private national networks Mega, Chilevisión, Canal 13 and La Red. 24-hour free-to-air channels are rare; most signs-off around 2 am. On the other hand, many Chileans have access to pay TV and streaming, which are available 24/7. ===Internet=== Due to an initiative of the government, many rural towns nowadays have free WiFi somewhere in the centre (plaza) or near the bus station. However, the reliability of the Internet can vary. Also, check if there are other Wi-Fi hotspot around. They're usually in metro stations, airports, malls, cafes, public buildings and several public spaces. (Check for the ones that say "gratis"—for free.) Furthermore, there are '''cybercafes''' in every major and midsize city and at all tourist destinations. Some libraries are in a program called Biblioredes, with free computers and Internet (they may be very sensitive if you plug in your camera or something like that). In some remote locations, public libraries have '''internet satellite connections'''. ==Go next== The land border can be crossed to [[Argentina]], [[Bolivia]] and [[Peru]]. For entering Peru on land you could fly to [[Arica]] near the border. Near the land border to Bolivia are the airports of [[Calama]], [[Arica]] and [[Iquique]]. {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|-33|-71|zoom=4}} {{IsPartOf|South America}} 1e5fjpp0qdpj5i58cw4ensdllypz2e7 0 7568 5289095 5273403 2026-06-07T15:30:43Z M97uzivatel 79587 5289095 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''[http://www.cieszyn.pl Cieszyn]''' is a town in the [[Silesian Voivodeship]] of southern Poland, with a population of 33,500 in 2021. It stands on the River Olza on the Czech border. '''[[Český Těšín]]''' a short walk west is now a separate town in the Czech Republic. == Understand == Cieszyn historically straddled the River Olza but for over a century has been partitioned by the border. This region was under Hapsburg / Austrian rule until the end of the First World War, when Poland regained independence and the river became the border with Czechoslovakia. The two sides were forcibly re-united under Nazi occupation, but after the Second World War the border was restored. The Schengen Agreement has made this an open border, facilitating trade and transport with what is now the Czech Republic. == Get in == {{mapframe | 49.748 | 18.633 | height=500 | width=500 | zoom=14}} === By train === From [[Katowice]] trains run every couple of hours via [[Tychy]] to Goleszów, heading for [[Wisła]] in the mountains. Change at Goleszów for the short branch line to Cieszyn, with a total journey of 1 hr 45 min. Five trains a day are direct from Czechowice-Dziedzice on the line between Katowice and [[Bielsko-Biała]], taking just over an hour. {{marker | type=go | name=Cieszyn railway station | lat=49.751 | long=18.638 }} is north side of old town, with the bus station adjacent. Trains run hourly from Frýdek-Místek in the Czech Republic via Dobratice pod Prasiv, Horni Tosanovice, Hnojnik and Ropice to Český Těšín, 40 min. Here they either terminate, or sit for 5-10 minutes before trundling across the border to Cieszyn. It's usually quicker to get off at Český Těšín and walk over the river bridge. Trains also run every 30 min from [[Ostrava]] via Bohumin to Český Těšín, 35 min, and continue to various destinations including [[Košice]] in Slovakia. {{marker | type=go | name=Český Těšín railway station | lat=49.744 | long=18.623 }} is on Nádražní in the centre of that town. === By bus === From [[Kraków]] * Lajkonik bus runs 7-9 times a day, depending on the day of the week, taking 2,5 hours through [[Tychy]] and [[Bielsko-Biała]], * Flixbus 1369 runs once in the evening, taking 3 hours via Katowice. [https://wispol.pl/ Wispol] Bus 52 runs hourly from Koniaków via [[Wisła]] and Goleszów, taking an hour. Bus W3 runs every couple of hours from [[Szczyrk]] via Wisła. Other buses from around the region are from Ustroń, Brenna and Strumień. June-Aug Bus W1 runs three days a week from [[Kołobrzeg]] on the Baltic coast, taking 12 hours overnight via [[Poznań]] and Katowice. '''Cieszyn bus station''' is next to the railway station. == Get around == The town sights are close enough to be reached on foot, but if you wish to travel further, you can do so by city buses. For more information you can see the [https://rozklad.zgk.cieszyn.pl/ City Hall’s page] or an app [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taran.mybus&gl=PL&pli=1 myBus]. City buses can also transport you to near towns like Pogwizdów or Kaczyce. == See == [[File:Cieszyn 9891.jpg | thumb | 300px | St Nicholas Chapel ]] * {{marker | name=Rynek | type=see | lat=49.7487 | long=18.6334 }} is the attractive town square, lined by fine houses and ''Ratusz'' the Town Hall. * {{see | name=Museum of Cieszyn Silesia | alt=Muzeum Śląska Cieszyńskiego | url=https://www.muzeumcieszyn.pl/ | email= | address=Tadeusza Regera 6 | lat= | long= | directions=block southeast of Rynek | phone=+48 33 851 2933 | tollfree= | hours= Tu, Th-Su 10:00-14:00, W 12:00-16:00 | price=Adult 60 zł | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=Fascinating museum with especially good photo collection in the former Larisch palace. This bling mansion was built after the great fire, becoming the mayor's residence from the 1840s then a museum from 1931. It was gutted by fire in 1941 but re-opened in 1969. }} * '''[https://parafiamagdaleny.pl/ Church of St Mary Magdalene]''' is a short block south of Rynek on Plac Dominikański. It was built around 1300, and re-built in Baroque / classical style after the great city fire of 1789. Rulers of Cieszyn are interred in the crypt. * {{see | name=Cieszyn Castle | alt= | url=https://www.zamekcieszyn.pl/ | email= | address=Zamkowa 3 | lat=49.7505 | long=18.6273 | directions= | phone=+48 33 851 0821 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=An early medieval castle on this hill became a redoubt of the Piast dynasty in the 13th century. It was converted into a palace in the 16th century but was wrecked in the 17th. It was patched up in the 19th and nowadays houses a design centre. Its main surviving features are the Piast Tower, and the iconic 11th century rotunda of St Nicholas' Chapel, which featured on 20 zł banknotes. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Typography | alt=Muzeum Drukarstwa | url=https://muzeumdrukarstwa.pl/en/ | email=muzeumdrukarstwa@o2.pl | address=Głęboka 50 | lat=49.7500 | long=18.6288 | directions= | phone=+48 508 200 248 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 10:00-15:00, F 14:00-20:00, Sa Su 11:00-18:00 | price=Adult 10 zł | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=Cieszyn once housed the biggest printing press in the Hapsburg Empire. This exhibits printing and typography and conducts classes in related trades. }} * {{marker | name=[https://cieszyn.luteranie.pl/ Church of Jesus] | type=see | lat=49.7449 | long=18.6368 }} on Plac Kościelny is Lutheran. It was built 1710-30 with the tower added in 1750. It's usually open M Tu Th F. * {{marker | name=Old Jewish Cemetery | type=see | lat=49.7564 | long=18.6286 }} is a bosky atmospheric place at Hażlaska 39. It began in 1647 as a private burial plot for the Singer family, then was expanded and made available to others. The New Jewish Cemetery 100 m up the street lacks ambience. == Do == * {{do | name=Adam Mickiewicz Theatre | alt= | url=https://www.teatr.cieszyn.pl/ | email= | address=Plac Teatralny 1 | lat=49.7500 | long=18.6304 | directions= | phone=+48 33 857 7590 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=Town theatre named for Mickiewicz (1798-1855) the poet, dramatist and political activist. }} * '''[https://www.kinonagranicy.pl/ Film on the Border]''' is a film festival in April, showing mostly Polish, Czech and Slovak work. * '''[https://www.borderfestival.eu/ No Border Festival]''' is held between the twin towns over a week in early October. == Buy == [[File:Cieszyn merian.jpg | thumb | 300px | Cieszyn in 1640 ]] Several convenience stores near Rynek, including two branches of Żabka open M-Sa 06:00-23:00, Su 09:00-21:00. == Eat == * Places around Rynek include Lavash Bistro, [https://www.bazyliacieszyn.pl/ Bazylia Pizza], Limonka, Kuma Sushi, [https://kamienica-konczakowskich.pl/ Kamienica Konczakowskich], Mare Fuori and [https://winowajcy.com.pl/ Winowajcy]. == Drink == * '''Pubs''' around Rynek include Starówka, Nie ma problema, and [https://www.facebook.com/Chill.Island/ Chill Island]. * {{drink | name=Browar Zamkowy Cieszyn | alt= | url=https://www.browarcieszyn.pl/ | email= | address=Dojazdowa 2 | lat= | long= | directions=100 m north of castle | phone=+48 338516402 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=Founded in the 19th century and still brewing by classic methods despite being part of the huge Heineken / Żywiec group. }} == Sleep == [[File:Cieszyn 53.jpg | thumb | 300px | Rynek ]] * {{sleep | name=Pokoje Venezia | alt= | url=https://www.pokojevenezia.com/ | email= | address=Przykopa 6 | lat= | long= | directions=south side of castle | phone=+48 606 346 090 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double (room only) 250 zł | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=Clean rooms with kitchenette. }} * {{sleep | name=3 Bros’ Hostel | alt= | url=https://3broshostel.com/ | email= | address=Mennicza 14 | lat=49.7498 | long=18.6324 | directions= | phone=+48 539 064 539 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=Friendly hostel near the railway station. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Liburnia | alt= | url=https://liburniahotel.pl/ | email= | address=Liburnia 10 | lat=49.7521 | long=18.6351 | directions= | phone=+48 780 043 099 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 300 zł | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=Inexpensive hotel north side of railway station. }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Cieszyn | alt= | url=https://hotelhalnycieszyn.pl/ | email= | address=Motelowa 21 | lat=49.7651 | long=18.6342 | directions= | phone=+48 33 851 6900 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 400 zł | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=Clean efficient chain hotel near main highway, some facilities look tired. }} * {{sleep | name=Camping Pod Czarnym Bocianem | alt= | url=https://www.camping.cieszyn.pl/ | email= | address=Aleja Jana Łyska 16 | lat=49.7346 | long=18.6293 | directions= | phone=+48 532 787 950 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=20 zł ppn | lastedit=2024-07-10 | content=Pleasant well-equipped camping and caravan site by the river 2 km south of town centre. }} == Connect == As of July 2024, Cieszyn and its approach highways have 4G from all Polish carriers, and 5G from Czech carriers. == Go next == * [[Bielsko-Biała]] 40 km north is a resort town which like Cieszyn was once divided by a border, hence the double name. * Nearby mountain resorts are [[Szczyrk]], [[Wisła]] and Ustroń. * [[Ostrava]] is a sprawling modern city in the Czech Republic, but with an attractive old centre. {{geo|49.748436|18.633211}} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Silesian Voivodeship}} mgdh6hqkbfdcez1utu1yuapklc6em4s 0 8687 5289402 5268641 2026-06-08T10:25:44Z Pantegral 943432 5289402 wikitext text/x-wiki {{warningbox|Western governments advise against all non-essential travel to Cuba. An intensified US oil embargo has led to the exhaustion of Cuba's diesel and fuel oil reserves, causing severe and sustained disruption to essential infrastructure and basic services, including transport, medical care and communications. * Power outages can last for as long as 20-22 hours per day, even in Havana. * Food supplies (even in stores that only accept foreign currency) and tap water is severely restricted. * Gasoline and diesel supplies are extremely limited, with black market rates going for as much as $29 per bottle. Fuel theft from parked vehicles is increasingly common. * Healthcare availability have been severely affected by shortages of medicines and medical supplies. Some hospitals are postponing routine medical treatment and providing only urgent care. * Many hotels have been shuttered for the foreseeable future; of those that remain open, some are only offering limited services. * Frequent blackouts have led to an increase in petty crime and social disorder. * Visa and MasterCard are no longer accepted since 6 June 2026, making ATM withdrawals with an international card impossible. * Foreign aircraft can no longer refuel on the island. Flights to Cuba have been significantly reduced in frequency by Air Europa, and fully suspended by Iberia, Air France, LATAM, Turkish Airlines, and all Canadian carriers. * Consular services remains generally available, but some embassies now operate on appointments only; expect service disruptions and reschedules. |australia=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/cuba|be=https://diplomatie.belgium.be/nl/landen/cuba/reizen-naar-cuba-reisadvies/laatste-update-cuba|canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/cuba|de=https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/kuba-node/kubasicherheit-212208|ie=https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/cuba/|nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/cuba|uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba|us=https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cuba-travel-advisory.html|lastedit=2026-6-8}} {{pagebanner|Trinidad_banner.jpg|caption=The streets of Trinidad, Cuba}} '''Cuba''' is the largest [[Caribbean|Caribbean island]]. The country has nine [[World Heritage Sites]], as well as beaches, colonial architecture and distinct cultural history. It has had a communist government since the Cuban Revolution in 1959 and has been under a US embargo ever since. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Map of Cuba.png | regionmapsize=450px | region1name=[[Western Cuba]] | region1color=#b383b3 | region1items= Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, [[Havana]], Mayabeque, Matanzas, [[Isla de la Juventud]] | region1description=The capital, the rolling hills of Pinar del Rio and an off-the-beaten-path island with good scuba diving add up to an exciting region. | region2name=[[Central Cuba]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2items=Camagüey, Villa Clara, Cienfuegos, Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila | region2description= | region3name=[[Eastern Cuba]] | region3color=#4da9c4 | region3items=Las Tunas, Holguin, Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Guantánamo | region3description= }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b383b3|title=[[Western Cuba]]|wikidata=Q14209199}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#71b37b|title=[[Central Cuba]]|wikidata=Q14203516}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#4da9c4|title=[[Eastern Cuba]]|wikidata=Q14204818}} ==Cities== {{Mapframe|21.5|-79.35|zoom=6|height=250|width=550|layer=M|staticmap=|align=}} [[File:Statue du Che à Santa Clara, Cuba.JPG|thumb|200px|Statue of Che Guevara above his mausoleum, [[Santa Clara (Cuba)|Santa Clara]].]] * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Havana]]|wikidata=Q1563}} &ndash; cosmopolitan capital with swinging nightlife * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Baracoa]]|wikidata=Q94775}} &ndash; a quaint beach-side town, and Cuba's first capital * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Camagüey]]|wikidata=Q115329}} &ndash; Cuba's third-largest city is a maze of narrow alleyways, Catholic churches, and jars known as ''tinajones'' * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Cienfuegos]]|wikidata=Q190005}} &ndash; a French-founded city that rivaled (and eventually overtook) Trinidad as Cuba's main southern Port * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Matanzas]]|wikidata=Q272471}} &ndash; with a name that translates to "massacres," this industrial port city at the end of the Hershey railway is a hidden gem of Afro-Cuban culture and history * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Pinar del Rio]]|wikidata=Q244139}} &ndash; center of the cigar industry * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Santa Clara (Cuba)|Santa Clara]]|wikidata=Q211590}} &ndash; site of the battle that won the Revolution and now home of the mausoleum to Ernesto "Che" Guevara * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Santiago de Cuba]]|wikidata=Q117040}} &ndash; coastal city rich in Caribbean influence and steeped in revolutionary history * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Trinidad (Cuba)|Trinidad]]|wikidata=Q319272}} &ndash; World Heritage Site with charming, colonial-era buildings ==Other destinations== [[File:Valle de Viñales 2.jpg|thumb|200px|Viñales National Park]] * {{marker|name=[[Cayo Largo]]|wikidata=Q1052027}} &ndash; a small island with nudist facilities * {{marker|name=[[Gran Parque Natural Topes de Collantes]]|wikidata=Q1330400}} &ndash; a [[Cuban national parks|national park]] in the Sierra del Emcambray mountains, straddling Cienfuegos, Villa Clara, and Sancti Spiritus provinces * {{marker|name=[[Isla de la Juventud]]|wikidata=Q115027}} &ndash; a large island south of Havana * {{marker|name=[[Jardines del Rey]]|wikidata=Q668784}} &ndash; an island chain of beach resorts including Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo * {{marker|name=[[Maria la Gorda]]|wikidata=Q14224150}} &ndash; a tiny village with some snorkeling and diving options * {{marker|name=[[Parque Nacional Ciénaga de Zapata]]|wikidata=Q5951909}} &ndash; similar to Florida's Everglades National Park, with vast swamps and world-famous birdwatching, scuba diving, and beaches; and the site of the 1961 American Bay of Pigs invasion * {{marker|name=[[La Güira National Park]]|wikidata=Q14228860}} &ndash; another national park in Pinar del Rio province, with mountains and caves, but without many tourist facilities * {{marker|name=[[Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra del Rosario]]|wikidata=Q3647899}} &ndash; a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Sierra del Rosario mountains of Pinar del Rio province; the principal sites are [[Soroa]] and [[Las Terrazas]] * {{marker|name=[[Varadero Beach]]|wikidata=Q726751}} &ndash; 20-kilometer-long beach of fine white sand and waters * {{marker|name=[[Viñales]]|wikidata=Q1180693}} &ndash; a national park in Pinar del Rio province, with mountains and caves; it has the best-developed tourist facilities of Cuba's national parks ==Understand== {{quickbar| location=LocationCuba.svg}} {{infobox|Changes to US rules|On 20 July 2015, the US and Cuba restored diplomatic relations for the first time since 1960. Some financial and travel restrictions have been eased but ordinary tourism is still not permitted for US citizens.}} Before the 1959 Cuban Revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination for [[United States of America|U.S.]] citizens, largely due to its vibrant nightlife, casinos, and beaches. Many of the casinos were operated by American organized crime groups, and the country became a playground for wealthy visitors. The government of Fulgencio Batista, the military dictator in power at the time, was criticized for neglecting the welfare of many Cuban citizens while fostering close ties with U.S. businesses and investors. American companies owned significant portions of Cuban land and industry, and many wealthy Americans maintained vacation homes on the island. Following the Revolution, Cuba underwent significant changes. The new revolutionary government nationalized foreign-owned properties, leading to strained relations with the United States. In response, the U.S. imposed a trade and economic embargo (referred to in Cuba as ''el bloqueo'', or "the blockade") that remains in place to this day. However, since 2009, U.S. citizens with family in Cuba have been permitted to visit the island under specific conditions. After 1959, tourism in Cuba primarily catered to domestic visitors, and many facilities fell into disrepair. This changed in the 1990s when the collapse of the Soviet Union, a key ally and financial supporter, forced Cuba to seek new sources of revenue. The government reopened the country to international tourism, investing in modern hotels and resorts. Today, Cuba welcomes visitors from Europe, Canada, and even the United States. Popular tourist destinations like Varadero and Holguín boast a range of 3- to 5-star hotels, while in less touristy areas, travelers can stay in ''[[Casa particular|casas particulares]]''—privately owned guesthouses that offer a more authentic Cuban experience. Despite its appeal, Cuba faces ongoing challenges. Decades of economic sanctions, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and the loss of Soviet subsidies have left much of the country's infrastructure in need of repair. While major tourist areas generally have reliable electricity and water, power outages remain common in other parts of the country. To address this, the Cuban government launched the "Energy Revolution" in 2006, installing small generators across the island to reduce blackouts. The situation improved further after Venezuela began supplying Cuba with subsidized oil and the Cienfuegos oil refinery was reopened. Most tourist accommodations offers both 110V and 220V power outlets, catering to international visitors. ---- ===History=== Before [[Voyages of Columbus|Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1492]], Cuba was inhabited by the Taíno people, who had settled the island over millennia. Spanish colonization began in 1511 when Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar established Baracoa, the first European settlement. By 1515, San Cristóbal de la Habana (Havana) was founded, later becoming the capital. For nearly four centuries, Cuba remained a Spanish colony, its economy driven by sugar, coffee, and tobacco plantations, along with mining. These industries relied heavily on enslaved Africans, whose forced labor persisted until abolition in 1886. In 1898, the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor—widely blamed on Spain at the time—sparked the Spanish-American War. The U.S. victory led to the Treaty of Paris, granting independence to Cuba while ceding Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S. Cuba then became a U.S. protectorate under the Platt Amendment (1901–1934), which permitted American intervention in Cuban affairs. While never formally annexed, Cuba experienced significant U.S. political and economic influence, including support for leaders like Fulgencio Batista, whose regime (1940–1959) was marked by corruption and ties to organized crime. Fidel Castro’s 26th of July Movement overthrew Batista in 1959, establishing a socialist state aligned with the Soviet Union. Tensions with the U.S. escalated into the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, a failed CIA-backed attempt to oust Castro, followed by a trade embargo that persists today. Despite economic strain, Castro’s government achieved notable progress in literacy and healthcare, with UNESCO reporting a 99.8% literacy rate by 2000. The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) further cemented Cuba’s role in Cold War geopolitics. The 1991 Soviet collapse triggered Cuba’s "Special Period," a severe economic crisis. Loss of Soviet oil subsidies and trade led to food and fuel rationing, spurring organic farming and reduced car dependency. Relief came in the 2000s through alliances with Venezuela (oil-for-medical personnel exchanges under Hugo Chávez) and renewed Russian ties. Tourism and remittances became vital economic pillars. After Fidel Castro’s 2008 retirement, his brother Raúl introduced limited market reforms, legalizing private businesses and property sales. Despite these changes, Cuba remains a one-party communist state, with disparities persisting between tourist income and local wages. Diplomatic shifts, such as the 2015 U.S.-Cuba thaw, have faced reversals, reflecting ongoing political complexities. ===Culture=== ====Music==== [[File:Stgo de Cuba Carnaval 2009 IMG 0525.jpg|thumb|Carnival in [[Santiago de Cuba]]]] Cuban music is influenced by the melding of African and Cuban cultures that is also expressed in the traditional belief in Santería, the local name for Yoruba religion and practices that originate from [[Nigeria]]. Cuban music spread to the United States in the mid-1900s, including its rich mixture of rhythms, and helped create "Latin jazz". ====Religion==== As in other Caribbean lands, traditional Afro-Caribbean religious and ritual practices are anathema to some, yet are believed to a greater or lesser degree by many Cubans. Most Cubans are nominally Roman Catholic, even though some of the Christians also believe to some degree in Santería. The ruling Communist Party is no longer aggressively atheist, and amended the Cuban Constitution in 1992 to make Cuba no longer officially atheistic. ====Food==== Cuba's food is also a product of the melding of the cuisine of the Taíno natives, the Spanish conquistadores, the Africans who arrived as slaves, and immigrants from various parts of the world including China. ===Geography=== Cuba is {{convert|1,250|km}} long with an area of {{convert|104,556|km²}}, making it the largest island in the Caribbean by area. The highest point is Pico Turquino at 1,974 m. ===People=== Although average income is only US$25, Cubans are not poor as their basic needs are covered by the government. They pay their monthly bills of subsidized electricity and water with around US$5, receive free education from elementary school to university, can see doctors for free and receive medicine for free. The social system cares for people out of job and provides them with a home and money for food. Life is not easy but everyone can survive. Keep this in mind when it comes to [[tipping]] or people [[begging]] in the streets (rare). ===When to go=== The best times to go are between December and April, to avoid the storms and hurricanes before December and the sticky heat of the Cuban summer which can be unbearable for some. This is also the high season so expect a price increase during this period. {{climate chart |Casa Blanca, [[Havana]] |19|26|64 |19|26|69 |20|28|46 |21|29|54 |22|30|98 |23|31|182 |24|31|106 |24|32|100 |24|31|144 |23|29|181 |21|28|88 |20|27|58 |source=Climate Charts<ref>[http://www.climate-charts.com/Locations/c/CU78325.html#data Cuba Climate data]</ref> |float=right }} ===Holidays=== * '''January 1''' – Triumph of the Revolution * '''January 2''' – Victory of the Armed Forces Day * '''Good Friday''' (variable) * '''May 1''' – Labour Day * '''July 25''' – Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada Garrison * '''July 26''' – Day of the National Rebellion * '''October 10''' – Independence Day * '''December 25''' – Christmas ===Visitor information === * [https://www.cubatravel.cu/ Cuba Travel]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} information ==Talk== [[File:Castro sign.jpg|thumb|Fidel Castro billboard: "Fight against the impossible and win"]] '''[[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]]''' is Cuba’s official language. The local dialect shares similarities with those of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Spain’s Canary Islands (a nod to Cuba’s historic Canarian immigrant heritage). It differs notably from mainland Spanish and Latin American variants like Mexican or Argentine Spanish. Key linguistic quirks: * '''Pronunciation''': Cubans often drop the final syllables of words and soften or omit the "s" sound (e.g., "¿Cómo está?" becomes "¿Cómo ’tá?"). * '''Greetings''': Instead of the standard "¿Qué tal?", locals use informal phrases like "¿Qué bolá?" ("What’s up?") or "¿Cómo andas?" ("How’re you doing?"). '''English''' is taught in schools from primary level onward, but proficiency varies. In major tourist hubs (e.g., Havana, Varadero), hotel staff and guides typically speak conversational English. Outside these areas, basic Spanish skills are invaluable, especially in ''casas particulares'' (homestays) or informal settings. Cubans are generally eager to interact with visitors—knowing even a few phrases can enrich your experience. ==Get in== ===Entry requirements=== {{VisaRestriction|Starting from December 2023, Taiwanese passport holders are '''denied entry''' to Cuba regardless of what documents they hold. Immigration officials cited Cuba's One-China policy and deteriorating relations with Taiwan.|lastedit=2023-12-25}} {{cautionbox | Visiting Cuba anytime after 12 January 2021 will make people permanently ineligible for the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (ESTA). Existing ESTAs will also become invalid. More information: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/faq | lastedit=2025-08-31 }} ====Tourist visa==== [[File:Visa policy of Cuba.svg|thumbnail|Visa policy of Cuba{{legend|#D72920|Cuba}}{{legend|#017B32|Visa-free - 90 days}}{{legend|#70C242|Visa-free - 60 days}}{{legend|#C9EC5A|Visa-free - 30 days}}{{legend|#92F2D4|Visa-free - 28 days}}{{legend|#C7DCE1|Visa-free - unspecified period}}{{legend|#EADEAC|Tourist card required (in advance)}}{{legend|#B87A57|Visa required}}]] A '''tourist visa card''' (''visa de tarjeta del turista'') is necessary for travelers from most countries. This visa, which is really little more than a piece of paper on which you list your personal information, costs US$15-25 (or €15-25) from most destinations, depending on where purchased. Costs US$50-100 from the US. It can be purchased at the airport in Cuba on arrival, but many airlines will require a valid tourist visa card before you board a flight. It is usually valid for 30 days and can be extended once for another 90 days at any immigration office in Cuba (for ~US$25) - beyond this you would need a flight out of Cuba within the extended visa period. Your passport needs to be valid at least six months past the end of your planned return. [http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/cuba Canadian passports must be valid for at least one month beyond the date of expected departure]. From Canada, the tourist card is normally provided on the flight. It can also be purchased from most Latin American gateway airports if departing from there (Cancun: 250 Mexican pesos, Mexico City: US$25). If you are coming from Europe (this may apply to other countries), you need to have the visa ''before'' boarding the plane. Sometimes, the airline provides these at the airport, however check first that this is the case. Without a valid visa, boarding will be denied (the airline would otherwise get a US$1,000 fine from the Cuban immigration authorities). Your visa will be stamped upon arrival in Cuba and must be retained in your possession to be stamped when you exit the country. There is a ~US$25 fee to replace a lost visa. Regular tourists who renew their 90-day visa are eligible to depart the country (to any destination) and return immediately enjoying a further 90 days (180 including the 90 days extension). '''Country-specific advice''': * '''US''' &ndash; For information specific to [[United States|U.S. citizens]] see '''[[Americans in Cuba]]'''. Traveling via the United States you will need to have an American passport or have a B2/B1 visa, and ESTA is not valid to travel to Cuba. Please be sure to fill your affidavit form before taking your flight from the United States to Cuba, regardless of nationality. * '''UK''' &ndash; From 2017, the Cuban consulate only accepts postal applications for tourist cards. For most cases, it is probably better to use an online agency such as [https://cubavisa.uk CubaVisa.Uk] [https://www.visagov.com/en/cub-visa-for-cuba VisaCuba Online] or [http://www.cubavisas.com CubaVisas] or [https://visacuba.com/ VisaCuba] because it will be cheaper and involve less paperwork. Thomsons / TUI recommend an agency which costs almost three times these agencies. Check with your tour operator before purchasing one from the above. * '''Germany''' &ndash; You can obtain the tourist card through the Cuban embassy in post. Travel agencies may often offer cheaper and quicker services though. German airlines serving Cuba usually sell the card to their customers. ====Visa-free==== Citizens of [[Antigua and Barbuda]] (28 days), [[Barbados]] (28 days), [[Benin]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], China (90 days), CIS (except [[Uzbekistan]]), [[Dominica]], [[Grenada]] (60 days), [[Liechtenstein]] (90 days), [[Malaysia]] (90 days), [[Mongolia]], [[Montenegro]] (90 days), [[Namibia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Singapore]], [[Slovakia]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[Serbia]] (90 days), [[Turkmenistan]] (30 days) can stay without visa. (The source of the previous sentence is unknown. Aeromexico staff at Cancun airport claim that only citizens of China and Russia need no visa.) ====Cuban-born==== To enter Cuba, Cuban citizens residing permanently in another country require a current Cuban passport with the appropriate authorization. This authorisation is known as ''habilitación'' of the passport. To obtain this authorisation the Cuban citizen must be recognised a migrant by the Cuban government. Most Cuban-born people who are citizens of other countries still need a current authorised Cuban passport to enter Cuba. The Cuban government does not recognise the citizenships that might have been acquired by anyone born in Cuba. This means that all Cuban-born individuals are considered to be Cuban citizens even if they have a different citizenship. An exception to this rule are Cubans who emigrated from Cuba before 1 January 1971. In this case they can enter Cuba with a non-Cuban passport and the appropriate visa. However, some consulates are known to disregard this exception, with the result that travelers must acquire a Cuban passport at a significant cost. The Cuban consulate in Sydney, Australia is one that have been reported to be doing this. If you want to stay with friends or family in Cuba you have to go with your intended host within two days after arrival to a migration office and pay US$40 for a 30-day '''family visa'''. For more information see the Cuban government's webpage ''[https://nacionyemigracion.cu/node Nación y Emigración]'' (in Spanish). ===By plane=== ====Havana==== [[File:La Habana airport.JPG|thumb|right|Jose Marti International Airport]] '''[[Havana#By_plane|José Martí International Airport]]''' outside Havana is the main gateway and is served by major airlines from points in [[Canada]], [[Mexico]], and [[Europe]]. There is direct service from [[Beijing]]. There are also regional flights from other [[Caribbean]] islands. Cuba's national carrier is '''[http://www.cubana.cu/ Cubana de Aviación]''', connecting the island to a handful of destinations in [[Mexico]], [[South America|South]] and [[Central America]], Canada and Europe. With the easing of sanctions against Cuba, direct flights are available from a number of U.S. cities, including Charlotte, Newark, and Miami despite the imposition of new limits on independent travel from the US. Note that because of these sanctions most websites will not display flights with Cuban carriers. Flights from Miami to Cuba are offered to authorized American passengers. Try calling Cuba Travel Services (CTS Charters). They offer daily non-stop flights between Los Angeles and Miami to Cuba. From February 2021, the Cuban authorities placed restrictions on flights from several destinations, such as only four flights a week from the US. The airports are all fully air-conditioned and quite modern compared to other destinations in the Caribbean, offer good medical care in case of problems, and are usually relatively hassle free. Your checked luggage, though, is at great risk. It is increasingly common for your luggage to be opened and anything of value removed. This used to be a problem at José Martí International (Havana) only; now it seems to have spread to all airports. Packing valuables in checked luggage is extremely risky, if not foolish. ====Others==== While Havana is by far the most popular port of entry, there were also flights available to [[Santiago de Cuba]] from some of Cuba's nearest Caribbean neighbours, [[Jamaica]] and [[Haiti]]. There are also flights from more distant locations, such as Toronto, Madrid, Paris, Milan and Rome. Santiago de Cuba is connected with the rest of Cuba by road and rail connections. There are also regular '''holiday charter''' flights to resorts such as [[Varadero]], and these can sometimes be less expensive than those going to Havana. ====Departure==== The departure tax is included in the airplane ticket and does not have to be paid separately. No departure tax is required for boat departures. [http://www.aduana.gob.cu/ Cuban customs] can be strict, though they sometimes go easy on tourists. ===By boat=== There are no ferry services from [[Cancún]] to Cuba as the sole operator of this line, Aqua Cruises, no longer sails this route. There are also no ferry services from [[Florida]] to Cuba, however several cruise companies have announced they intend to sail this route when the travel embargo is lifted. Yachters are expected to anchor at the public marinas. Most ports are closed and tourists are not permitted to walk around them. Private vessels may enter at Marina Hemingway in [[Havana]] or Marina Acua in [[Varadero]]. There are no visa requirements. Expect to hand out several US$10 bills to facilitate your entry. ==Get around== ===Maps=== OpenStreetMap still has the best coverage of Cuba. For reliable offline maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trails and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is also used by this travel guide, and by many mobile Apps like [http://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] (advanced with many add-ons), [https://Mapy.cz Mapy.cz], [https://organicmaps.app/ Organic Maps] (fast and easy to use by the original developers who left Maps.me after new ownership degraded the app), or use [http://www.openandromaps.org/en/downloads/south-and-middle-america OpenAndroMaps for South and Middle America] with apps like Oruxmaps or Locus. You can help improve the map by contributing places and other data to OpenStreetMap by [https://learnosm.org/en/beginner/id-editor/ editing the map] or taking street-level photos with [https://www.mapillary.com/mobile-apps Mapillary] and uploading when you have good connection or leave Cuba. Several years back the OpenStreetMap community [https://blog.mapillary.com/update/2016/10/06/photo-mapping-cuba-the-miraculous-havana-and-beyond.html used Mapillary] to effectively capture imagery of La Habana useful for mapping. ===By bus=== The bus is the most popular way of getting around the island. There are two long-distance bus lines, Viazul, which is generally for tourists and Astro, which is generally for locals. Shorter distances are served by local provincial buses. In case, you prefer to solely use the local transport options, like buses or amarillos, it is better to do so outside of larger cities&mdash;it is much easier there. So, get there first if you are inside of a city. ====Viazul==== [[File:Viazul bus.JPG|thumb|A Viazul bus]] [https://viazul.wetransp.com/ Víazul] is Cuba's main bus line for tourists and is the comfortable choice of public transportation to tour the island. The buses are reliable and punctual as there is little traffic in Cuba. The buses sometimes take detours or make pauses along the route, especially at road-side restaurants or local souvenir or food shops in the mosquito-ridden nowhere. However, Víazul is not automatically better, actually only the night buses are very comfortable. Also, Víazul buses run far less often the Astro buses. Hence, it makes only sense to use them on low frequented routes. In general, Víazul is about 6 times more expensive than Astro. Luggage is ~US$1, but that does not mean it will not get dirty in the luggage department or wet during rain. The buses can be used theoretically by anyone, and they seem to be "filled up" by the Cubans, if there are empty seats by the time of departure (likely for much lower than tourist fare). Reservations can be made in advance on their website, but this is typically only necessary when leaving from or going to popular destinations in high season. Reservations can also be made at a Viazul ticket office (usually located at or near the place where the buses stop). The reservations need to be exchanged for bus tickets in advance (as of 2015) at the ticket office. If the bus is full, it’s very likely that you’ll be offered a ride in a shared taxi for the same price as the bus. If there are no shared taxis going to your destination, the ticket salesperson will likely advise you to arrive ½ hr before the time of departure and wait for a late cancellation. If there is a late cancellation, you will be allowed to purchase a ticket from the bus driver. Schedules for Viazul can be accessed on their website. As internet is hard to come by in Cuba, it is recommended you download or print the bus schedules in advance. A useful one-page schedule of Viazul buses can be found on the [http://www.cuba-individual.com/e_index.htm Cuba-Individual] website. Refreshments are not served on the bus but the buses stop for meal breaks at highway restaurants along the way. The buses are often overly air-conditioned, so bring along something warm to wear. ====Astro==== Astro is the main bus line for Cubans. Astro has renewed their fleet with 300 Chinese coaches that are as comfortable as Viazul (without the washroom). Although the Chinese buses have proven to be unreliable and often break down, they are still better than the old buses that Astro used to run. Astro has a much more extensive network then Viazul and tickets are considerably cheaper. Officially, Astro bus tickets can only be sold to Cubans and foreigner students ''who are studying in Cuba'' (and have a Cuban student ID card to prove it). However, many foreign travellers have reported being able to purchase an Astro bus ticket. Your ability to purchase a ticket will depend on your vendor, fluency in Spanish and whether the destination is covered by Viazul. Astro buses normally depart from the same place as where Viazul departs. ====Local buses==== There are also local provincial buses that serve local destinations such as neighbouring provinces (for example from Santiago you can use these buses to get to Bayamo or Guantanamo). These buses are often overcrowded and are usually old (pre-1960s) Eastern European vehicles. Each town will have a "terminal terrestre" where these buses will depart from and are usually quite easy to find (e.g. La Habana it is found in the Lido whilst in Santiago it is found on Calle 4). Local buses are cheap with rides never costing more than ~US$1-2 for long journeys. Expect CUP10 for 30-50 km, or CUP20 per 100 km, depending on the amount of traffic along the road. Queues are lengthy (it is best to arrive in the early hours of the morning, or alternatively give the chauffeur a tip to allow you to jump the queue) and you should always say that you are a student, as tourists are forbidden from using this transport. ===By shared taxi (collectivos)=== [[File:Cuban Collective Taxi interior.jpg|thumb|Cuban collective taxi interior]] A popular alternative to travelling by bus is to use shared taxis or ''collectivos.'' These consist of either modern or old vehicles that carry 3 to 5 passengers (depending on the size of the car). The main advantage of a collectivo is they will take you all the way to your hotel or casa for a similar price to a Viazul bus ticket. They are also usually faster, stop at cheaper highway restaurants and give you an opportunity to meet locals. The easiest way of purchasing a ride in a shared taxi is to simply arrive at a long distance main bus station and look for the next available taxi going to your destination. There will be a number of touts trying to sell you a seat in their colleagues taxi so finding a car is fairly easy. The taxi only leaves once the car has reached its capacity so try to find one that already has a number of people confirmed to reduce your waiting time. The best time to catch a collectivo is in the morning as this is when most of the locals travel and therefore will maximise your chances of finding a taxi going to your destination. Prices for a collectivo are about the same as for an equivalent Viazul bus ticket. Be sure to negotiate a price before hopping in the car. Another option is to reserve a share taxi in advance at a tourist information desk. These desks are usually located near a Viazul bus station and they will reserve a seat a taxi for the day of your departure. These taxis will only run if the taxi is full so be sure to check there are enough passengers confirmed for the transit. If the taxi is not full and you must travel that day, be prepared to pay for the empty seats otherwise the taxi will not go. Some share taxis operate illegally and if the driver is stopped by the police, you may have to get out of the car and you will be left stranded in the middle of nowhere. ===By car=== {{infobox|Almendrones|[[File:Cuban cars.jpg|right|200px]] You will find an unusually large number of old U.S.-made cars on the street. Popularly known as "yank-tanks" and "almendrónes" after their shape, these are pre-revolution imports from the 1950s that have been nursed along well into the 21st century, because the Soviet-made cars available during the Cold War were too scarcely allocated for most Cubans to buy. However, as of the 2020s, they are gradually being replaced by newer Chinese-made electric cars.}} In Cuba, all vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road. '''Car rental''' starts from ~US$65 per day (including insurance) plus the cost of a full tank of gasoline. The refundable deposits start around US$200. Rental cars are for the most part fairly new, imported European or Asian models. You can rent cars from [http://www.cubacar.info/vermietstationen.htm any Cubacar outlet]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. Any traffic tickets received are noted on a rental car sheet and are deducted from your rental deposit. If you are involved in a serious traffic accident involving injury or death, you will be detained in Cuba until the legal process sorts things out. This leaves travelers stuck in Cuba from several months to a year while collisions await trial - even if the visitor is not at fault or was just a passenger at the time of collision. For this reason, many countries advise their citizens not to rent cars in Cuba. '''Beware of [[Cuba#Scams|scams]]''' regarding the cost of insurance. There is only one type of insurance policy covering everything (except for radio and tires) and the price varies only depending on the car type (details in the "Stay safe" section). Attentively check the contract and be sure you have a receipt for every peso you pay. Busier roads and city streets are generally of fair (drivable) quality and should not pose much trouble if due care is exercised, however some quiet rural roads are in need of serious repair. Generally traffic is light, especially away from Havana. Outside of towns and cities traffic is usually very light, with no cars for miles on some rural roads. Be warned - you also share the highways with local salespeople selling cheese and snacks, cyclists (sometimes going the wrong way, and at night usually without lights) and horse-drawn vehicles. The Autopista (the main highway running down the center of the country) is crossed at occasional intervals by railway tracks - take care to slow down before going over to avoid damage to the tires or suspension. Many of these have a stop sign ("PARE" in Spanish) which you should carefully heed - or risk a fine of ~US$30, even if no train is coming. Roads are poorly signposted (and frequently not at all), so if you plan to do serious driving, it would be well-advised to get a detailed map and ask for directions when not sure. Many traffic lights, especially in cities, are placed on the FAR corner of the crossing, not where you are supposed to stop, thus appearing to invite you to stop in the middle of the intersection. Cubans tend not to drive too quickly, and chances are you'll be the fastest car on the road. In additional to random locations, speed limits are enforced at semi-permanent checkpoints. These are usually positioned at junctions and are signposted a few kilometres in advance. Most will require you to slow down to 40 km/h. Respect this or get fined ~US$30. There have been reports of scams involving purposely punctured tires: This can happen when you park your car in a touristic location and someone either punctures one of your tires or places some sharp object close to the tire so it gets punctured once you depart. Within a few hundred meters someone on the street will make you aware of the punctured tire and guide you to a place where other people will help you change the tire and may even offer to replace your tire at an elevated price. Gasoline costs ~US$1.00/1.20/1.40 for regular/special/super per litre. Tourist rental cars are not supposed to use regular. ===By thumb=== [[File:Cuba Bus 2.JPG|thumb|Riding in the back of a truck in Cuba]] The Cuban government's system for facilitating hitchhiking is by far the most economical way for foreigners to travel in Cuba, though a flexible schedule and good Spanish are a must. Known as '''"El Amarillo"''' ("the yellow guy") for the yellowy-beige uniforms of its administrators, the system consists of points along main routes where certain vehicles are required to stop and pick up hitchhikers. Amarillo points (''el punto amarillo'') along major highways are often full service rest stops for hitchhikers, with water, peso-priced food, and a 24-hr indoor waiting area. Hitchhiking is the only system where you can travel for Cuban prices without paying a tourist premium. Given that transportation is one of a tourist's biggest expenses in Cuba, this can make your money go much farther. Telling people you're a student rather than a tourist can avoid funny looks and price gouging. To use the system within cities, just keep your eyes peeled for a man or woman in a yellow and beige uniform standing along the road near a line of people. Tell the official where you need to go, and wait. To travel long distances, you need to get to the ''punto amarillo'' on the edge of the city in the direction you're going. Ask a local for help on the best way to do that. Then as you pass through cities, ask what bus or taxi to take to get to the ''punto amarillo'' on the outgoing road at the opposite extreme of the city. This can be tricky, and it's often worth it to take a local taxi. If you can find a Cuban to accompany you on your journey, their help will be invaluable. In daytime hours, when the amarillo is present, you pay a nominal amount of money (approx. CUP20 from one city to the next) to the official when you find a ride. The money all goes to the government; drivers do not get any. As a result, it's much easier to travel long distances at night, when the amarillo has gone home and drivers can make some money picking up hitchhikers. Of course, it's always possible to hitchhike just by sticking out your thumb to passing cars, but be prepared to give the driver CUP20-50 for a long ride. This is common in the countryside, near small towns and along the major ''autopistas'', which are long, mostly straight roads that resemble an interstate system. The locals refer to hitchhiking as ''hacer botella'', literally "making a bottle", from the hitchhiker's thumb up resembling asking for a bottle at a bar. ''Dar botella'' refers to giving someone a ride and ''pedir botella'' refers to asking for a ride. Your rides will usually begin and end at the various exits along the roadway, where there are usually a few people waiting, and sometimes an official flagging down passing vehicles. Most of the rides you get will be in the back of large trucks, open to the weather. This is an exciting and beautiful way to travel the Cuban countryside. Though an accident would obviously be very dangerous for passengers, school children, older adults and parents with small children use this system every day. Make sure to bring protection against sun and rain and, if travelling at night, wind and cold. ===By train=== {{See also|Rail travel in Cuba}} [[File:Tren Francés (Cuba) route map.png|thumb|400px|Tren Francés route]] The main train line in the country runs between [[Havana]] and [[Santiago de Cuba]], with major stops at [[Santa Clara (Cuba)|Santa Clara]] and [[Camagüey]]. Trains also run to other cities such as [[Cienfuegos]], Manzanillo, Morón, [[Sancti Spiritus]], and [[Pinar del Rio]]. There is one reliable train in Cuba: the overnight Tren Francés between Havana and Santiago de Cuba, which runs on alternate days. If only one train in Cuba is running, this will be it. All other trains in Cuba are unreliable. The equipment is often in poor condition, breakdowns are common, and when they occur, you can be stuck for the better part of the day (or night) waiting for a replacement engine. There are no services on the trains, so bring food and water with you. Trains are frequently cancelled. Schedules are at best optimistic and should always be checked in advance of travel. Many Cubans prefer to hitchhike than take the train. Foreigners must pay much higher fares (which is still very cheap) than the locals. Tickets are roughly two-thirds what Viazul charges. Theft is a problem, so watch your luggage! ===By plane=== [[File:300aa - Aerogaviota Antonov 26; CU-T1417@BCA;23.6.2004 (4753651354).jpg|thumb|Aircraft at Playa Baracoa Airport]] The fastest and most comfortable way to cover larger distances is on either of the Cuban airlines, '''[http://www.cubana.cu/ Cubana de Aviación]''' or '''Aerogaviota'''. They operate on the following routes: ====Cubana de Aviación==== * Havana - Camaguey - Havana, Yakovlev Yak-42D * Havana - Santiago - Havana, Yakovlev Yak-42D =====Operated by Aero Caribbean===== * Havana - Camaguey - Havana, ATR 42-300/320 * Havana - Guantanamo - Havana, ATR 42-300/320 =====Operated by Global Air (Mexico)===== * Havana - Cayo Coco - Holguin - Havana, Boeing 737-200 * Havana - Holguin - Cayo Coco - Havana, Boeing 737-200 * Havana - Santiago - Havana, Boeing 737-200 ====Aerogaviota==== * Havana - Kingston, Jamaica - Havana * Havana - Cayo Las Brujas - Havana * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Baracoa - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Cayo Coco - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Cayo Largo del Sur - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Holguin - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Cayo Las Brujas - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Santiago de Cuba - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Holguin - Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Baracoa - Holguin - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Varadero - Cayo Largo del Sur - Varadero Note that most websites will not display flights with Cuban carriers due to American sanctions, so they will likely need to be booked directly from the carrier's website. ===By bicycle=== Calm roads and beautiful scenery make Cuba an ideal country for biking. Its already an incredible popular bike touring destination, both for group rides with bus support, and smaller, independent bike touring. In January - February, you can be confident you will come across at least a few bike tourers. If touring independently, you will have to bring your own bike as bikes suitable for trekking are not readily available in Cuba. Bike touring groups though will have bikes of moderate quality included in the package. Do not under any circumstances rent a bike (i.e. el Orbe in Havana) in Cuba as you will get a Chinese junker or something that will leave your backside raw. Roads in most places in Cuba are reasonably paved. Large pot holes are common, so always stay alert. There's also many roads that degrade to gravel in certain sections, so it may be a good idea to bring a mountain bike or bikes with reasonably thick wheels. Make sure to bring all spare parts you might need along the way, since they will not be available in Cuba. As casas particulares are available even in relatively small towns it is easy to plan an itinerary. In denser parts of the country (Central and Western Cuba), you can reasonably assume there will be accommodation every 20 km between large cities. Food for on the road can often be obtained locally for cheap Cuban Pesos, most small towns will have at least a sandwich or pizzeria stall. Make sure to carry enough food (and water!) though, if travelling through more remote areas. Obtaining bottled water outside the major cities can be a definite problem. Pack iodine tablets as a safe alternative. Bikers are often met with enthusiasm and interest; when taking a break you will often be approached by curious locals. You'll get a lot Cubans offering to buy your bike, or asking if it'll be left behind. It is possible to take bikes on a tourbus, like Viazul, to cover larger distances. Some Viazul bus routes will charge an extra ~US$3-5 for carrying the bike. It is also possible to take bikes on trains and even to hitch with bikes (wave some pesos to approaching drivers to catch their attention). For long tours, try to ride to the south-west to have a nice tail wind (for example, Havana to Viñales, a popular ~250&nbsp;km ride). ===By boat=== There are two main island groups to explore along the southern shore of Cuba. Your sailing area from the two main bases, Cienfuegos or Trinidad incorporates the Canarreos Archipelago and the Juventud Islands or Jardines de la Reina Archipelago. ==See== {{mapframe|zoom=6|width= 600|height= 250}} The highlights of a trip to Cuba should include * '''Old [[Havana]]''' * '''[[Varadero]] Beach''' * The '''Bay of Pigs''' in [[Western Cuba#Q208508|Western Cuba]] is historically important for the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961. The area is a site known for its diving, with an abundance of marine fauna. * '''Valle de [[Viñales]]''': a beautiful and lush valley inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural landscape because of its use of traditional tobacco-growing techniques. * '''Alexander von Humboldt National Park''' in [[Baracoa#Q48153|Baracoa]] * '''Playa Paraiso''' in [[Western Cuba#Q22812703|Western Cuba]] * '''Saturno Cave''', near [[Matanzas#Q29415392|Matanzas]] * '''[[Ciénaga de Zapata National Park]]''' * {{see | name=El Nicho Waterfalls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q125166142 | content= }} * '''Fabrica de Arte Cubano''' in [[Havana#Q43081073|Havana]] is one of Havana's premier nightclubs and art galleries. * '''Parque Monumento Nacional Bariay''', north of [[Holguín#Q6062944|Holguín]] * '''Cayo Saetia Island''', east of [[Holguín#Q1052024|Holguín]] * '''Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca''' in [[Santiago de Cuba#Q910189|Santiago de Cuba]] is a UNESCO world heritage site * The main historical sites to visit in Cuba including '''[[Cienfuegos]]''', '''[[Trinidad (Cuba)]]''' and '''[[Camagüey]]'''. ==Do== * Walk along Havana's '''Malécon''' during the early evening and take in some of Havana's culture. Be cautious about prostitutes, as mentioned above; they are common in this area, especially in sections where rich white male tourists are known to walk. * If you have the money (usually about US$60 or the euro equivalent), go to the '''Tropicana''', which is an ex-Mafia hangout owned and operated by the state. The Tropicana is located, as it has always been, deep within a strategically tree-heavy area with a narrow road within the city, back behind the trees, and since its admission price is far too expensive for any average Cuban to afford, the people who go there are almost all international tourists. The club still has old-style traditions such as table service, lavish costumes, dazzling lights, a coat check area, etc. Real (but quite small) cigars are also available and can be smoked inside the venue, including near the stage. The Tropicana is so well-kept that it is almost a time warp (with the exception of the modern stage-equipment and the lack of a dress code) and, so long as you can forgive yourself the fact that most Cubans cannot afford what you are doing, your night is sure to be extremely enjoyable. [[File:A trumpeter in main street Vinales.jpg|thumb|A trumpeter in main street [[Vinales]]]] * Visit a neighbourhood performance of Afro-Cuban dance, which exists in almost every neighbourhood. * Experience local music, which exists in almost every neighbourhood. * Go to the clubs, all of which heavily play things like Cuban reggae and Cuban rap, as well as more traditional-sounding Cuban music with modern lyrics. * Go to the beaches — but be careful, as in [[Jamaica]], of being solicited by prostitutes and con people, both male and female. * Do not stay at a resort, unless you do not want to experience the local culture. You will probably be bored and things around you may feel fake, gaudy and overdone. * Go to the countryside and talk with farmers. Check out the area markets. There are two types of markets -- state-run markets, which give food very cheaply and for which Cubans keep ration books (and that you probably can not shop at because you won't have a ration book of your own), and profit-oriented markets where farmers sell their produce directly, which of course, is quite a bit more expensive. * Visit some small towns. Each Cuban small town follows roughly the same pattern, a central park with its Jose Marti tribute, the local cultural center, the one, two (or none) ''casas particulares'', and the municipal museum. The museums are usually small buildings carrying artifacts covering the region's entire history (from the indigenous population pre-Columbus to Castro's revolution and a bit beyond). * Expect to hear a lot of Carlos Santana blaring out of windows at odd times of the day. * Drink lots of fresh fruit juice, which is very common in Cuba due to the abundance of fresh fruit. * Visit the Che's mausoleum, where lies Ernesto Guevara's ashes. * Walk through the streets and experience the result of a vast cultural mix. ==Buy== If you are planning to head to the U.S. after your visit to Cuba, keep in mind the '''Cuban products cannot be brought into the U.S.''' due to the embargo, and they will be confiscated by customs if found. This rule applies even if you are just transiting. ===Money=== ''For information specific to [[United States of America|U.S. citizens]], see [[Americans in Cuba]]'' {{exchange rates | currency=Cuban peso | currencyCode=CUP | date=January 2026 | USD=24 | EUR=28 | GBP=32 | CAD=187 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=CUP xe.com] }} On 1 Jan 2021, Cuba's "dual currency system" was eliminated. All transactions will take place with "''moneda nacional''", i.e. Cuban pesos (CUP). Cuban convertible pesos (CUC), which had been used for most tourism services and for imported goods, were eliminated in 2021. Coins in Cuba come in denominations of 1-, 2-, 5-, and 20 centavos, 1-, 3 and 5 pesos (''moneda nacional''). Banknotes in Cuba come in denominations of 1-, 3-, 5-, 10-, 20-, 50-, 100-, 200-, 500-, 1,000-, 2,000 and 5,000 pesos (''moneda nacional''). ====Exchanging currency==== Visitors can exchange a range of foreign currencies at ''casas de cambio'' or ''cadecas'' (exchange houses) which are located in airports, hotels and in major towns and cities. ''Bancos'' (banks) also exchange foreign currencies and are located in most major towns and cities. Both exchange houses and banks accept a number of foreign currencies with the most popular being US dollars, Canadian dollars, UK pounds, and euros. Mexican pesos, Swiss francs and Japanese yen may also be accepted by some banks in Cuba. A standard 3% fee is charged on all currency exchange. (The 10% tax on US dollar transactions was eliminated in July 2020.) Currencies that are accepted by banks and indicative exchange rates are listed on the [http://www.cadeca.cu/en Banco Central de Cuba]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Central Bank of Cuba) website. If you hold a currency that cannot be exchanged in Cuba, you may have to first exchange your home currency to one that is accepted and then exchange again to the Cuban currency. Doing the first step at home will probably be the easiest and cheapest option. Many exchange houses and banks have credit and debit card facilities where they can debit your account and exchange it for cash. U.S.-issued cards will not work at these terminals. In addition to this, many places do not accept MasterCard cards (U.S. issued or otherwise). The terminals at exchange houses and banks often break down or go offline so you may not be able to use any card (until at least the next day when the machine is working again). Some places will not accept cards without your name on it (travel cards for example) even if it has your signature on the back. When changing currency, bring your passport for identification (and the address of where you are staying as this is sometimes asked). If you are using a credit or debit card, the name on the card will need to match the name on the passport otherwise they will not accept the card. Be prepared for long queues at exchange houses and banks as well as odd opening and closing hours. Exchange facilities in resorts and hotels will often offer worse rates than banks and exchange houses in town. Finally, do not change currency on the street as visitors have been defrauded, with fake or local currency. As of Jan 2021, private entrepreneurs, small shops, or private restaurants, or private taxis receive U.S. dollars in cash at an unofficial rate of 40 CUP per dollar. Trading on the black market carries risks of being scammed, robbed, or arrested. ====Traveler's checks==== Traveler's checks drawn on American banks are not valid in Cuba, though many have had success cashing U.S. traveler's checks at major tourist hotels. American Express checks are difficult to cash due to the likelihood that they were purchased with U.S. dollars. For example, Swiss traveler's checks will be accepted, as long as they are in Swiss francs, even if the checks are made "in licence" of an American bank, as long as the real producer of them is non-American. Visa traveler's cheques are accepted, though the same caveats about being drawn on an American bank apply. It's better to bring cash to Cuba; resorts accept euros, Canadian dollars, British pounds, Swiss francs and Hong Kong dollars without any fees. ====ATMs==== ATMs are relatively rare in Cuba but they can be found in most larger towns and cities. ''U.S.-issued cards and MasterCard cards (U.S.-issued or otherwise) do not work at any ATM in Cuba.'' ATMs do accept Visa (not issued in the U.S., of course) and sometimes UnionPay. But although your card may be accepted, ATMs in Cuba often break down or do not have sufficient cash for a large withdrawal (if refused, try a smaller amount). Also, only primary accounts are recognised, so ensure your funds are not in a secondary account linked to the card. ====Purchasing on credit and debit cards==== {{infobox|Top tip for money|Do not rely on your bank cards as you would in other countries. Be prepared for your bank card to not work from time to time or at all! Have enough currency or travellers cheques when you enter the country and get around.}} There are generally facilities for making payments with plastic in many hotels and touristy shops and restaurants. As mentioned above, ''U.S.-issued cards will not work.'' Visa and MasterCard (non US-issued) cards do generally work however they can only charge in US dollars and will incur a 3% fee. If using a debit card, cards that have a Plus or Cirrus logo may work. As mentioned above, be prepared for the card terminal to not work or be disconnected so do not rely on using your card. Finally, private businesses such as ''casas particulares'' and ''paladares'' will never accept card, necessitating the use of cash. ===Merchandise=== As in any developing country, most of the merchandise available is designed for tourists to take back home. The biggest Cuban exports for tourists are rum, cigars, and coffee, all of which are available at government-owned stores (including the duty-free store at the airport) or on the streets. For genuine merchandise, you should pay the official price at the legal stores. Cubans also do well in creating '''music''' such as salsa, son, and Afro-Cubano. You can purchase CDs or tapes anywhere, but paying the equivalent of US$20 assures you of quality. If you're tasting '''rum''' (''ron'' in Spanish), there's more than just Havana Club, even though it is ubiquitous and probably one of the most easily accessible products. Other tasteworthy rums include Legendario, Ron Varadero, Ron Cubay, Ron Santiago de Cuba and Ron Santaria. For the allegedly authentic Cuban experience buy rum in a 200-ml tetrapak carton, available at small grocery stores aimed at local Cubans, but do not expect to be blown away by the taste. [[File:SantiagoPeople 01.JPG|thumb|Cigar making]] If you are planning to take big quantities (several boxes or more) of '''cigars''' with you, be sure you have purchased them officially from an approved shop that gives you proper purchase documentation. Foreign nationals are allowed to export up to 50 cigars (generally 25 to a box) without special permits or receipts, but the export of more requires official receipts. If you buy cigars cheap on streets and you do not have official purchase invoice then your cigars may be confiscated. Also, any purchase of Cuban cigars outside government-approved stores (even in resorts) has the potential to be fake, and that the "cigar factory worker who steals from the factory" does not exist in any appreciable quantities. If you find a "deal" from a street vendor, it's highly likely you are getting fakes, some of which may not even be made of tobacco. Always ensure, no matter where you buy, that the Cuban government origin warranty stamp is properly affixed to the cigar box. Since 2014, licensed U.S. visitors to Cuba were being authorized to import US$400 worth of goods from Cuba, of which no more than US$100 could consist of tobacco products and alcohol combined. These restrictions were further relaxed in 2016, but bringing back cigars or rum for resale remains prohibited. As the situation is changing, it's best to verify current limits in advance. Officially you'll need permission to export '''paintings''' that are larger than 70cm/side. When you buy artwork from approved shop then they'll give you also the required document, that consists of one paper and one stamp that will be glued on back of your painting. Serial numbers on the stamp and paper must match. Cost of the document is about US$2-3. In reality, it is possible that no one will be interested in your paintings. ===Tipping, etc.=== As explained before, the monthly local salary is below €50/month. So, they tend to try hard to offer a good service in hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants. Many rely on tips to supplement their low incomes, so even a US$1 tip is often enough to make a difference. It is not always expected, but if you received good service.... Also, everyone will try to make an additional pesos on the side, especially when it comes to tourists. It is fine though to pay for a specific purpose, but if you expect anything to be for free, ask ahead, or you will be disappointed. ===Traveling on a shoestring=== Travel in Cuba is a contradiction; touristy things (like music bars with professional dancers, tourist transport, and beach hotels) are nice, nice things are expensive, but expensive is not authentic. Authentic Cuba are mostly non-touristy and cheap things, like dark local bars with local people, packed local buses, hitch-hiking with the amarillo, or casa particulares. Hence, it is particularly possible to see the authentic side on a tight budget. On the other hand you will be quite as happy spending a lot of money and experiencing the Cuba you know from high gloss catalogues. ===Medical tourism=== Cuba has long been a popular medical tourism destination for patients worldwide that seek high quality medical care at low costs. According to the Association of Caribbean States, nearly 20,000 international patients visited Cuba in 2006 for medical care. Cuba is especially attractive to many Latin American and North American patients given its easy proximity and relaxing environment. A wide range of medical treatments are provided including joint replacement, cancer treatment, eye surgery, cosmetic surgery and addictions rehabilitation. Costs are about 60-80% less than in the US. ==Eat== [[File:Trinidad cuba meal.jpg|thumb|A meal in Trinidad]] Cuban cuisine has a partly deserved reputation for being '''bland''', particularly compared with some neighbors like Jamaica. The national dish in Cuba is '''rice and beans''' (''moros y cristianos''), and the local spice repertoire rarely extends beyond salt and garlic. While the state-run restaurants many tourists ended up eating at had little incentive to improve flavor, the dining scene has improved considerably and the best food will generally be found in your [[casa particular]] or in privately owned and operated restaurants called ''paladares''. Black beans are a main staple in Cuban households. Cubans eat mainly '''pork and chicken''' for meat. Beef and lobster are controlled by the state, and therefore illegal to sell outside of state owned hotels and restaurants, however special lobster lunch/supper offers are plentiful for tourists. You may see turtle on menus in ''paladares'', but they are endangered and eating them is illegal. That an item is listed on a menu does not, however, mean it is available. Small street vendors typically sell * sandwiches * fruits (1 banana CUP1-2) * small pizzas (CUP10-20) handed in whatever clean paper is around (usually approximately a 15-20 cm round piece with some tomato sauce and few flakes of cheese. They are OK.) * ''refrescos'' (usually various juices) * spaghetti in tomato sauce * ice cream * cream cakes The quality varies from vendor to vendor. ===Where=== [[File:Street Vendor with Barbecued Pig - Santiago de Cuba - Cuba.jpg|thumb|[[Street food|Street vendor]] with barbecued pig]] The tourist areas of Havana and other large cities have many dining options. '''Paladares''', locally owned restaurants in private homes, are plentiful, even in the smaller towns. Seating is often limited, so you may need to arrive when they open, usually around 17:00-18:00. If you are staying in a [[casa particular]] ask your host for recommendations, as the quality of the food can vary substantially between paladares. Only eat in ones that have a printed menu with prices, otherwise you are very likely to pay two to three times as much as you should. Several have taken to printing two different menus, one with local prices and one with foreigner prices. Eating in paladares is legal, but if you are taken there by a Cuban, you may be charged extra in order to cover commission of the person who brought you. A supper will cost around ~US$7-10 per person. There are private restaurants that cater for Cubans and are only allowed to take CUP. You will recognise them by a board that states the daily offers and prices. A tasty serving of rice, vegetables, plantains, and pork or beef will cost around CUP30-50. Some places even sell it to you in a ''cajita'' ["little box" in English]. '''Restaurants''' are owned by the government and run by employees, and the food ranges from bland to spicy. Eating in state owned hotels and restaurants is significantly more expensive and compares with prices in many first world countries. An average supper with soup, dessert and a glass or two of wine could easily cost ~US$20-30 per person. In these establishments, the vast majority of the employees' income comes from tips (their monthly salary often being less than the cost of one meal), making it a friendly and welcome gesture to tip liberally for good service. In bigger towns you will also find some state-run restaurants which cater mainly to Cubans and accept local currency. Prices are extremely low (e.g. CUP10-15 for a sandwich and cooked meals for CUP30-60), but the quality of food, service and ambience is typically relatively low. Still, this may be an option if you are on a low budget or seeking an 'authentic' Cuban experience. If you choose to tip, do so in pesos as anything else would be an insult to staff. It is customary to tip 10-20% in restaurants and bars. A 10% service charge is often added to the bill. Most '''casas particulares''' serve their guests a large breakfast for around ~US$2-5 per person if requested (you can tell them what you want for breakfast). However, make sure you get value for money - often you can buy for much less money (in CUP) the same fruit, coffee bread/omelette, etc., out in the street that your casa particular owner will want to charge you 4 times more for just to present it to you in a more comfortable fashion. However, for money-savers, 'building' your own breakfast for CUP is quite easy. Every little village has sandwich shops where you can get a sandwich of ham, cheese or with omelette for CUP5-15 depending on the size. Most of them also sell Cuban coffee (sweet!) for CUP1-2 or a juice for CUP2 called 'refresco'. Some casas particulares may also serve guests large dinners for ~US$7-10 per person. Sometimes if you ask nicely, your casa particular owner may let you use their kitchen to prepare your own food - in fact, they are usually quite accommodating if for instance you have special dietary requirements, or young children etc. You can also find '''small street vendors''' selling a variety of foods. Many of these stores are run from people's living rooms, and buying from them is a good way to help provide some extra income to a Cuban family. While these meals are satisfying and cheap, long lines are common and the vendors are rarely in any rush to see everyone fed quickly. ==Drink== [[File:Siente el deseo de catar todas y cada una de las distintas fabricaciones de rones cubanos hasta el momento - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Cuban rums]] Bottled water is sold throughout the country where one litre will cost you around ~US$0.80-1.20. You can by a 5-L bottle for ~US$1.90 and transfer it to smaller ones. Cuban national cocktails include the ''Cuba Libre'' (rum and cola) and the ''Mojito'' (rum, lime, sugar, mint leaves, club soda and ice). If you request a rum in a small country restaurant do not be surprised if it is only available by the bottle. '''Havana Club''' is the national brand and the most popular. Expect to pay US$4 for three year old white rum or US$8 for seven year old dark rum. '''Cristal''' is a light beer and is available in "dollar" stores. Cubans prefer the '''Bucanero Fuerte''', which at 5.5% alcohol is a strong (hence the "fuerte") darker beer. Cristal and Bucanero are brewed by a joint venture with Labatts of Canada, whose beer is the only Cuban beer. A stronger version, '''Bucanero Max''' is also available - primarily available in Havana. There are also smaller brews, not available everywhere, such as Hatuey and Corona del Mar. These are sold in CUP. Similar to restaurants - there are two types of establishments you can go to drink in Cuba: '''Western-style bars''' with near-Western prices, a good selection of quality drinks (and sometimes food), nice decorations, semi-motivated staff and often live music, typically found around tourist hot-spots such as Old Havana and tourist hotels. Here you will mostly meet other tourists, expats and a few Cubans with access to hard currency, but do not expect a 'local' experience. The alternative is to seek out '''local neighborhood bars''' where you can choose from a quality, but limited, selection of drinks (mainly locally produced rum by the bottle, beer and soft drinks, very rarely will you be able to get cocktails such as mojitos), cigars of dubious and cigarettes of only slightly better quality, and sometimes snacks. Local bars are dirt-cheap. Local bar staff are state employees and paid a pittance. These bars are also a good way to meet locals who may even open up a bit and talk about their lives after a couple of drinks. Local bars are not that hard to find despite typically having no prominent signs displayed outside. Decoration is usually scant, and music often subdued. They make for a fascinating experience, especially if you make the effort to speak to some locals, and they provide a good insight into life of ordinary Cubans without access to hard currency. As a foreign visitor, you will be generally welcomed. '''Discussing politics over a drink''' is a tricky, and typically lose-lose proposition: speak negatively about the Cuban political system and you may put your Cuban drinking companions into a very difficult position as they may very well be informed on for hanging out with subversive foreigners. ==Sleep== ===Casas particulares=== [[File:Cuba casa particular.jpg|200px|thumb|View from a casa particular in Santiago de Cuba]] If you want to experience something of the real life of Cubans, the best places to stay are '''casas particulares''', which are private houses licensed to offer lodging services to foreigners. A ''casa particular'' is basically a private family establishment that provides paid lodging, usually on a short-term basis. This type of establishment would more usually be called a bed and breakfast or vacation rental in other countries. In general, under this term, you can find full apartments and houses, rooms inside people's homes, mini-apartments or rooms with separate entrance (studio or efficiency-type rooms). The business may be operated either as a primary occupation or as a secondary source of income, and the staff often consists of the house's owners and members of their family who live there. Most casas have air conditioning and private baths. Many have minibars stocked with water, beer and soft drinks; and televisions. The cost of minibar items is similar to that charged in a restaurant (~US$1-2 for water, ~US$2-3 for a beer). Some casas also have WiFi. Casas particulares are cheaper than hotels (average ~US$20-30/room high season; ~US$10-15 low season) and the food (breakfast ~US$4-5, dinner ~US$8-13) is almost always better than you would get in a hotel. Casas particulares are plentiful even in small towns; they are somewhat more expensive in Havana than elsewhere. Any service offered by a casa particular other than accommodation, such as driving you to the bus station, will be added to your bill, regardless of whether this is stated up front. Items such as bottled water supplied with your meal will also have a charge. ''Always'' make sure that you talk to the owner about what things will cost when you arrive to avoid unpleasant surprises later. These houses are under a lot of restrictions by the government, so make sure that you are staying at a legal "casa". A legal house will have a sticker on the front door (often a blue sign on a white background), you will notice these as you walk past houses. Upon arrival, the houseowner will need to take down your passport details and how long you will be staying for. Some Cubans do offer illegal accommodations and although they are cheaper, the quality of the food and service is generally lower. If found, the Cubans will risk a large fine and it is best to avoid illegal casas completely. If travelling around the island, it is recommended to ask the casa owners if they have friends or family in the city you are going to. There is a network of casas and the family will gladly organise for you to be met by their friends off the bus at your next destination. Because most ''casas particulares'' are small, rarely with room for more than about 5-6 guests, it is advisable for anyone wanting to stay at a bed and breakfast to make reservations well in advance of their travel date. Many casas particulares belong to associations, have a web presence, and are described in various books and travel guides. You can arrange your accommodation in advance, either by asking your host to recommend someone and by using a casa particular association (the party making the introduction will almost always receive a commission, which you end up paying as it will be included in the accommodation price). Some will let you book accommodation over the internet before your trip, and will go out of their way to arrange accommodation for you while you are there. You can make a reservation by calling ahead using either the casas phone or a public one. Alternatively, you can use a site specialised in vacation accommodation in Cuba like '''[http://www.casasdecuba-en.net/ Casas de Cuba]''' or '''[http://www.bbinnvinales.com/ BB Inn Vinales]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' that let you search a house that suits your needs, check the availability of rooms on the dates that interest you and confirm your booking. Since mid-2016, the US government has permitted [http://www.airbnb.com/ Airbnb] to list accommodations in Cuba. For the best rates just arrive in a place and knock on a door to see the room and ask for the price. If you do not like either of them go for the next door. Every city and every village has way too many casas for the few tourists that come. Due to the taxes the casa owners have to pay to the government the lowest price for a room is ~US$15 in high season; ~US$10 in low season. Some might ask you to have at least one meal at their casa to give you a cheap room price. If traveling by bus you will be sometimes welcomed by casa owners at the bus station that will present you with pictures of the room they offer. Those will most likely accept room rates of ~US$15, even breakfast for ~US$2 and dinner for ~US$5. Agree on a price and then go with them as all casas have almost the same standard. But beware of ''jineteros'' (hustlers) trying to lead you to a casa, where they will get a commission and you will be charged the extra. Make sure you talk to the casa owner. Cubans hosting foreigners for free is illegal, and they risk a large fine if caught. Some will bend the rules, but be cautious if you choose to take up the offer (e.g. do not walk out the front door if you see a police car nearby, especially if you look obviously foreign). In some Cuban cities and tourist resorts, like Varadero, Playa Santa Lucia and Guardalavaca, local authorities determined that ''casas particulares'' would represent a threat to the hotel industry, and passed some legislation placing regulations and limits on the industry forbidding the operation of these establishments. Accommodations may state that they provide wifi, but an internet token must be purchased. See "Connect" section. ===Hotels=== Most small cities and larger towns have at least one state-run hotel, which is often in a restored colonial building. The prices are US$25-100, depending on what you are getting. Resorts and high-end Havana hotels can be significantly more expensive. ==Learn== [[File:SB016 Universidad Havana 2.JPG|thumb|University of Havana]] Education is taken ''very seriously'' in Cuba, and many international organisations, including UNESCO and the World Bank, have praised the country for having one of the best educational systems in the world. It is mandatory for every Cuban citizen to attain an education, no matter what their circumstances are. The government spends on average 10-15% of Cuba's GDP on education, one of the highest rates in the world. Schools and universities are closely integrated in Cuban society. Absenteeism and dropping out of school are virtually underheard of and are frowned upon. Schoolteachers have the right to call the police on students who deliberately skip classes. The '''[http://www.uh.cu/ University of Havana]''' offers long- and short-term Spanish courses. If you do choose to study at the university, try to see if you can obtain a student "carne" which will enable you to benefit from the same advantages as Cuban students (museums at a 25th of the price, entrance to nightclubs full of mostly Cubans). If you want to take private classes or study Spanish in smaller groups, you can study in Havana, Trinidad or Santiago de Cuba. Cuban '''museums''' are plentiful, frequently open, and usually charge only ~US$1-2 for admission. You may get a guided tour from one of the staff members; even if you do not speak Spanish, this can be useful. They will generally make you check your bags, and charge a small fee for the privilege of taking pictures inside. ==Work== Living conditions in Cuba are more or less alright; education, healthcare, housing, and food are subsidised by the government. This privilege is not extended to non-Cubans. Generally speaking, it is ''extremely difficult'' for non-Cubans to find employment in Cuba. The Cuban job market is heavily regulated, Cuba is known for its extremely low intake of immigrants, and a number of jobs are legally off-limits to non-Cubans. The average official salary for Cubans is about US$15 per month. Non-Cubans can only obtain a business/work visa or a work permit through a Cuban business or a foreign business registered in Cuba. Business visas are generally for up to three months. Work permits are renewable annually. ==Stay safe== Cuba is a very safe country, mainly because the Cuban government severely punishes crime. Strict and prominent policing, combined with neighborhood-watch-style programs (known as the Committee for the Defense of the Revolution, or CDR) generally keep the streets safe from violent crime. Drug laws are '''incredibly harsh''' in Cuba, as are the laws against prostitution and the importation, distribution and production of pornography. === Politics === Political demonstrations against the government are rare. Criticism of the Cuban government, the Communist party, and figures of the revolution is '''not recommended'''; you never know who might be listening and your criticism might land you in hot water with the zero-tolerance Cuban justice system. === Authorities === Do not take photographs of policemen, soldiers, and other authority figures without their consent. The authorities may consider it as espionage. === Women travellers === Women receive a lot of attention from men, especially away from the more touristy centre of Havana. Avoiding cleavage and short skirts will lessen the attention but by no means stop it. Do not get annoyed by the whistles or hissing sounds, as Cuban women often acknowledge and welcome the attention. Acknowledging it too enthusiastically, however, will probably encourage the men. ===Scams=== Common scams include: *'''Renting a car''' in Cuba calls for your attention on every single peso you pay. One of the reported scams is referring to the '''cost of insurance''', and it is quite expensive as you may be charged at twice the real cost. The price of insurance depends only on the car model, but the clerk might start to explain the difference between two or three types of policies, at different costs (for the same car class). The more expensive one has full coverage (except for the radio and tires theft). If you choose the more expensive option, you are told that it is not possible to pay the full amount with a credit card. Nevertheless, it is possible to pay a part of it with credit card (exactly the cost of the less expensive one) and pay cash for the difference. You will not get any receipt, nor does this sum appear on the rental contract. This is the exact amount the scammer gets from you. *Real-looking discount cigars of dubious authenticity being offered by street touts. Quite often these are genuine articles which have been stolen or collected over a long period of time by cigar workers and are sold at substantial discount on legal and taxed cigars. If you are unable to distinguish genuine cigars then you should only buy from the official cigar dealers. Hotel doormen often offer untaxed (illegal) cigars, around ten times cheaper than taxed cigars a rule of thumb. There is a risk that customs will confiscate these on exit, although this will be unlikely for less than fifty cigars. *"Friendly" locals inviting tourists to bars for a drink or to a restaurant; the tourist will be charged two to three times the normal price, and the spoils split between the establishment and the "friend". In Central Havana, a running trick is a young local man or couple, on the pretext of practising English, invite tourists to attend a performance by "Buena Vista Social Club" (no, most of the members of BVSC have passed away and the group has not performed in Havana for many years) while suggesting to go to a nearby bar for a drink while waiting for the show to start. Some locals even demand a few pesos for their company. [[File:Cuba libre (6947741345).jpg|thumb|Taxi in Havana]] *Make the price absolutely clear before doing any business, especially if you are not a Spanish speaker. It is not uncommon to reach a destination with a taxi and be asked for much more money than agreed, on a pretext of misunderstanding such as CUP25 instead of CUP5. The advice is to write the price on a piece of paper and show it to the person. In Havana it is important to always be careful when using money. When taking a taxi, ask someone familiar with the system what the approximate fare should be, as many drivers will try to set an artificially high fare before departing. If in doubt, insist that they use the meter. You can almost be sure that any predetermined fare from the airport is higher than it should be, so insist on the meter. *Water is often sold around tourist areas. Sometimes these bottles have been filled with local tap water (which can be poisonous) and re-sealed. You can usually see this tampering on the bottle, but not always. In any case, tap water will taste markedly different to bottled water and should be avoided in all cases. In fact, real bottled water (same goes for canned soft drinks) is a luxury even to locals and costs about the same either in CUP (around CUP10) in stores, local or tourist ones alike. If you get one too cheaply, it's probably too good to be true. *Locals offer to swap money at a "local bank" where the natives can get the best rates and ask you to remain outside whilst they do the deal as your presence would drive the rate up. If you give them your money, you will never see them again. *Credit card scams are common, so money should only be withdrawn in reputable hotels or banks. Ideally, carry cash with you; US dollars, euros and British pounds are almost universally accepted (in order of popularity). *Some shop assistants have been known to take advantage of some foreigners when it comes to providing change: **Some have been known not to give change and go on serving the next customer, assuming the tourist will not be able to speak enough Spanish to question this. *Do not let your credit card out of your hands, and watch as the salesperson passes the card in the machine. If anything seems strange, do not sign. Merchants in small shops may take your card to an adjacent bank counter and use it to take out a cash advance. Look closely at your receipts, if the receipt indicates ''Venta'' and a dollar or CUP amount, this means that it has been passed as a cash advance (which will be kept by the dishonest employees). However, credit card facilities are generally so limited to non-existent in shops that it is customary and more practical to pay with cash. *''Jineteros''/''jineteras'' (hustlers) are a problem in larger cities, and will try to sell tourists anything, including restaurants, cigars, sex and drugs. This type of solicitation is illegal in Cuba and most will leave you alone if you ignore them or politely say no for fear of police attention. If you do find yourself in a situation with a more relentless jinetero, tell them that you have been in the country for several weeks, that you are a student at the university, and they will probably leave you alone. Many rely on tourists who are unfamiliar with the system and comparatively rich, so ideally you should try not to fit that part. Even if a tout gets only a few pesos from unsuspecting tourists a day, he or she will probably make as much as a doctor's monthly salary in just a week or two. ==Stay healthy== [[File:Bar de Salsa Suarez.jpg|thumb|Bar in [[Varadero]]]] Cuba is considered very healthy except for the '''[[water]]'''; even many Cubans boil their water. That said, some travelers drink untreated water without ill effect. The best solution is bottled water and lots of it, especially for visitors who are not used to the temperatures over 30°C/85°F. Bottled water (''agua de botella'') is easily found and costs between ~US$0.65-2 for a 1.5-L bottle, depending on the shop. The mineral count (total dissolved solids) of bottled water is quite high compared to elsewhere in the world, so if you are planning to visit Cuba for an extended period of time (e.g. as a student or on work permit), it might be a useful idea to bring a small jug/sports bottle water filter with a few cartridges along to further purify the water. Cuban milk is usually unpasteurized, and can make visitors sick. Additionally, tourists should be wary of vegetables washed in tap water. Meat sold on the streets (esp. "jamon") often even looks barely edible, but meat served in the casas is usually OK. Despite the warnings, most Cuban food is safe to eat and you do not need to be paranoid. The island is tropical and thus host to a number of '''diseases'''. Some recommend an aggressive program of inoculations when planning a trip to Cuba, but most travellers come with little or none. Hepatitis B and tetanus shots are recommended by most travel clinics. Hepatitis B is generally spread by direct blood or sexual contact, the inoculation course requires three injections over several weeks, followed by a blood test to determine if it actually worked; shorter courses are available. (Interestingly, the hepatitis B vaccine is produced in Cuba for worldwide use). Generally tetanus immunization is more important, since tetanus is a risk with any wound or cut, especially in a dirty, contaminated wound. '''HIV/AIDS''' infection is less than 0.1%, however, as always, you should exercise care and make sure you or your partner wears a condom should you become sexually active while in Cuba. Cuba has one of the highest number of doctors available per capita in the world (around one doctor for every 170 people), making doctors readily accessible throughout most of the island. Your hotel reception should be able to point you to the closest doctor. (So plentiful are doctors in Cuba, that it is not uncommon to see doctors selling paintings, books or other artwork to tourists at the flea market to make money to supplement their meager salaries.) Finding some medications is, however, often difficult. It is highly recommended to stock up on over-the-counter medications before heading to Cuba, as pharmacies lack many medications that westerners might expect to find, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and imodium due to the U.S. embargo. Do not attempt to import psychoactive drugs into Cuba. Havana also features a clinic (and emergency room) for foreigners, which offers extremely prompt service. Similar clinics are available in other large cities, such as Cienfuegos. Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, razors, tampons and condoms are also hard to come across and expensive, so stock up before you visit. Bigger cities, especially Havana, have very polluted air because of old cars and factories. This will cause respiratory conditions to some visitors. ====Police, fire and medical contact numbers==== Emergency numbers in Cuba are: * '''106''': National Revolutionary Police (Police department) * '''104''': SIUM (Ambulances services) * '''105''': Fire Department services. ==Respect== Compared to other countries in '''[[Latin America]]''', Cubans tend to be straightforward and have a preference for getting to the point. This said, Cubans generally take measures to be polite and courteous in conversations. Cubans are generally friendly and helpful people. They make about US$15 a month: if they can help you, they probably will, but they may expect you to return the favor. If you are invited into a Cuban's home for supper, take the invitation. You will really be treated like a guest of honor. It is a great way to get a feel for the culture. Of course, ordinary Cubans are not permitted to host this type of event, but it goes on as a matter of course. Avoid having political discussions or inquiring more about local politics; although political discourse has been a lot more open than before, political discussions can make Cubans uncomfortable and suspicious about your intentions. Cubans abroad might be more open to having political discussions. Tourists are considered being "walking wallets" by many locals working in tourism (esp. taxi drivers and merchandise sellers); if you aren't proficient in Spanish, be prepared to constantly say "no quiero", "no hablo español", or variations thereof. All of your actions may be projected onto tourists in general - consider this, when you are asked for shampoo and soap by the locals (because they were told that tourists leave those products behind when going back home). One way to help local Cubans is by staying in [[casa particular|casas particulares]] and eating in paladares or private restaurants and buying from street vendors. While free enterprise is usually banned, several years ago the government began selling expensive licenses to individuals wishing to open up rooms for rent in their houses, or set up a few tables on their porch and cook out of their kitchens. Not only are the licenses very expensive but the fees must be paid monthly regardless of income, leaving those less fortunate the possibility of ''losing'' money. Not only is it more interesting to stay with locals and eat in their homes, you're directly benefiting them in one of the few ways possible. Traditionally Cuba is Catholic, but the government has often cracked down on demonstrations of faith. However, it has been less frowned-upon since Pope John Paul II's visit, and there are more important issues to deal with. Other religions in Cuba are hybrid religions, mixing elements of Catholicism with others of traditional African religions. The most common one is called "Santeria" and their priests can be recognised by the full white regalia with bead necklaces that they wear. Women going through the process to become priests are not allowed (among other things) to touch other people, so if your casa owner is distant and dressed all in white, do not be too surprised. There are many museums in Cuba (especially in the Southern cities like [[Santiago de Cuba]]) which depict the history and traditions of Santeria. ==Connect== Cuba is, by design, one of the most expensive and difficult places in which to communicate. ===Internet=== {{infobox|Top Tip for Internet in Cuba|As internet is not readily available in Cuba, it is best to prepare for a life offline. This includes downloading bus schedules, addresses of any hotels booked and downloading Wikivoyage for offline. The latter can be achieved by downloading the PDFs to the left for each article, or getting [http://osmand.net/ OsmAnd], which has Wikivoyage included as download option in their app.}} The Internet is characterised by a low number of connections, limited bandwidth, censorship, and high cost. Ordinary Cubans had access to Internet from home by 2017 and by 3G wireless by 2018, but the cost remains prohibitive for many (US$7-30/month for 600MB-4GB of mobile data, when most Cubans earn US$30-50/month). [[File:WiFi Internet Access Havanna.JPG|thumb|A sight to be seen, tourists and locals outside a hotel accessing the WiFi]] =====Finding WiFi===== Internet connectivity is provided by the state telecommunication company ''ETESCA'' (under the brand name ''Nauta)'' and is available in many public squares and parks (even in many small towns all across the country), airports, upmarket hotels and government communication centres. Finding an upmarket hotel or a government communications centre in major towns is fairly easy as you will see lots of locals and tourists on their phones and laptops on the street accessing the WiFi. As the free WiFi is a fairly new system, it has not spread across the whole island. If visiting small, non-tourist towns, do not expect there to be an internet communication centre. In the evening between 20:00 and 22:00 the internet tends to be rather slow as everyone is trying to connect. =====Pre-paid scratch card===== Before you can connect to some WiFis, you will need to purchase a pre-paid scratch card. The primary way of purchasing a card is at the government communication centre which bares the brand name ETESCA. The cost of a 1-hr scratch card is ~US$2, there also exists a 5-hr scratch card for ~US$10. If you wish to purchase more than one, bring photo identification as the staff member will need to take down your details in order for them to do so. Queues at the centre tend to be quite lengthy and move fairly slowly. You can also purchase a Nauta internet card at an upmarket hotel. The price of these cards vary from hotel to hotel and can be anything from cost price (~US$2) with the purchase of a drink at the bar to upwards of ~US$8. Alternatively, there are also unofficial vendors either on the street or in small discreet shops selling the same Nauta internet cards. Prices for these cards are at a premium compared to the communication centre however almost all will accept ~US$3 after a little bargaining. Once you have purchased the card, it is simply a matter of connecting to the hotspot, scratching your card to reveal the username and password and entering these into the Nauta login screen (which should automatically appear). If the log-in screen does not appear automatically (common on some phones and laptops), enter ''1.1.1.1'' into your browser and the Nauta screen will appear. Once the hour is complete, the internet will stop working and you will need to enter the username and password of a fresh card. If you do not want to use the full hour of the card, be sure to end your session. This can be done by entering ''1.1.1.1'' into your browser and clicking the end session button. ===Phone=== The country code for Cuba is '''53'''. The emergency number is 116. The information number is 113. To use your mobile phone in Cuba, you will need to have a GSM phone operating at 900 MHz (or quad-band world phone). If you plan on using international roaming, be sure to check with your phone company as most providers do not offer roaming in Cuba. Alternatively, you can buy a SIM card for ~US$111, plus your prepaid minutes. If you do not have a phone that operates at 900 MHz, you can rent a phone at several stores in Havana, including one in the airport. The rates are ~US$9/day (~US$6 for the phone and ~US$3 for the SIM card), plus about ~US$0.36 a minute for prepaid cards. If you're planning on being in Cuba for more than two weeks, you can bring a phone, buy a SIM card and prepaid minutes, use it, then give the phone to a Cuban friend when you leave. Mobile phones are among the most desired items for Cubans (bring a case for the phone too, they are very fussy about keeping their phones scratch-free). You will have to go to a mobile phone store with your friend and sign a paper to give the phone to your friend. Do not give your friend an unlimited plan that charges to your credit card! If you do use international roaming, try to avoid sending SMSs to local Cubans. They are likely to feel obliged to reply, which will be very expensive for them. ===News=== * '''Granma''' &ndash; The official newspaper of the Communist Party of Cuba. An international version, containing different content to the version published for Cubans, is available in English as well as some other languages. It has a [http://www.granma.cu/ daily edition] and an [http://en.granma.cu/ English-language version]. * '''[http://www.juventudrebelde.cu Juventud Rebelde]''' (''Rebel Youth'') &ndash; The official periodical of Cuba's Union of Young Communists is also available in English. * '''The Havana Reporter'''' &ndash; An exclusively English-language newspaper published by Prensa Latina is available from the Varadero post office. It costs ~US$1. * '''[http://www.tvcubana.icrt.cu/ Cubavision]''' &ndash; The national television station. * '''[http://www.radioreloj.cu Radio Reloj]''' &ndash; Broadcasts news 24 hours and states the time every minute on the minute &mdash; ''dos cuarenta y dos minutos''... * '''[http://radiohc.cu Radio Havana Cuba]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' &ndash; A multi-language shortwave radio station * '''[http://www.havanatimes.org Havana Times]''' &ndash; Photos, News Briefs and Features from Havana, Cuba. * '''[http://www.cubaheadlines.com Cuba Headlines]''' &ndash; Cuba News Headlines. Cuban Daily News | Cuba News, Articles and Daily Information. * '''[http://14ymedio.com/ 14ymedio]''' &ndash; The first independent digital media outlet, some articles are also translated into [https://translatingcuba.com/category/authors/14ymedio/ English]. ===Television=== If you're staying at a hotel or casa particular, it's likely there will be a television, and watching Cuban television is a good place to observe Cuba's unique mix of vibrant culture, sports and controversial politics. The Cuban telenovelas are one of the state's key instruments for addressing sexual taboos and educating young people about AIDS, for example. The locally produced cartoons are most interesting and uniquely Cuban. They range from abstract and artsy to informative to entertaining. The most famous of the genre is the children's program ''Elpidio Valdés'', which chronicles the adventures of a band of rebels in the 19th-century revolt against the Spanish. The mix of cartoon slapstick humor and images of violent revolution (dashing revolutionaries stealing rifles, blowing up Spanish forts, and sticking pistols into the mouths of goofy Spanish generals) in a program geared towards children is simultaneously delightful and disturbing. There are classes under the heading ''Universidad Para Todos'' (University for Everybody) with the purpose to teach Cubans subjects like mathematics and grammar through the television. Also one of the channels is called the "Educational Channel" (''Canal Educativo''). {{usablecountry}} {{isPartOf|Caribbean}} {{Geo|22|-79.5|zoom=7}} {{related|Americans_in_Cuba}} 23etx1212s9n44kgnnv19cuuo8buj6o 5289404 5289402 2026-06-08T10:27:20Z Pantegral 943432 5289404 wikitext text/x-wiki {{warningbox|Western governments advise against '''all non-essential travel''' to Cuba. An intensified US oil embargo has led to the exhaustion of Cuba's diesel and fuel oil reserves, causing severe and sustained disruption to essential infrastructure and basic services, including transport, medical care and communications. * Power outages can last for as long as 20-22 hours per day, even in Havana. * Food supplies (even in stores that only accept foreign currency) and tap water is severely restricted. * Gasoline and diesel supplies are extremely limited, with black market rates going for as much as $29 per bottle. Fuel theft from parked vehicles is increasingly common. * Healthcare availability have been severely affected by shortages of medicines and medical supplies. Some hospitals are postponing routine medical treatment and providing only urgent care. * Many hotels have been shuttered for the foreseeable future; of those that remain open, some are only offering limited services. * Frequent blackouts have led to an increase in petty crime and social disorder. * Visa and MasterCard are no longer accepted since 6 June 2026, making ATM withdrawals with an international card impossible. * Foreign aircraft can no longer refuel on the island. Flights to Cuba have been significantly reduced in frequency by Air Europa, and fully suspended by Iberia, Air France, LATAM, Turkish Airlines, and all Canadian carriers. * Consular services remains generally available, but some embassies now operate on appointments only; expect service disruptions and reschedules. |australia=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/cuba|be=https://diplomatie.belgium.be/nl/landen/cuba/reizen-naar-cuba-reisadvies/laatste-update-cuba|canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/cuba|de=https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/kuba-node/kubasicherheit-212208|ie=https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/cuba/|nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/cuba|uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba|us=https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cuba-travel-advisory.html|lastedit=2026-06-08}} {{pagebanner|Trinidad_banner.jpg|caption=The streets of Trinidad, Cuba}} '''Cuba''' is the largest [[Caribbean|Caribbean island]]. The country has nine [[World Heritage Sites]], as well as beaches, colonial architecture and distinct cultural history. It has had a communist government since the Cuban Revolution in 1959 and has been under a US embargo ever since. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Map of Cuba.png | regionmapsize=450px | region1name=[[Western Cuba]] | region1color=#b383b3 | region1items= Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, [[Havana]], Mayabeque, Matanzas, [[Isla de la Juventud]] | region1description=The capital, the rolling hills of Pinar del Rio and an off-the-beaten-path island with good scuba diving add up to an exciting region. | region2name=[[Central Cuba]] | region2color=#71b37b | region2items=Camagüey, Villa Clara, Cienfuegos, Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila | region2description= | region3name=[[Eastern Cuba]] | region3color=#4da9c4 | region3items=Las Tunas, Holguin, Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Guantánamo | region3description= }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b383b3|title=[[Western Cuba]]|wikidata=Q14209199}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#71b37b|title=[[Central Cuba]]|wikidata=Q14203516}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#4da9c4|title=[[Eastern Cuba]]|wikidata=Q14204818}} ==Cities== {{Mapframe|21.5|-79.35|zoom=6|height=250|width=550|layer=M|staticmap=|align=}} [[File:Statue du Che à Santa Clara, Cuba.JPG|thumb|200px|Statue of Che Guevara above his mausoleum, [[Santa Clara (Cuba)|Santa Clara]].]] * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Havana]]|wikidata=Q1563}} &ndash; cosmopolitan capital with swinging nightlife * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Baracoa]]|wikidata=Q94775}} &ndash; a quaint beach-side town, and Cuba's first capital * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Camagüey]]|wikidata=Q115329}} &ndash; Cuba's third-largest city is a maze of narrow alleyways, Catholic churches, and jars known as ''tinajones'' * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Cienfuegos]]|wikidata=Q190005}} &ndash; a French-founded city that rivaled (and eventually overtook) Trinidad as Cuba's main southern Port * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Matanzas]]|wikidata=Q272471}} &ndash; with a name that translates to "massacres," this industrial port city at the end of the Hershey railway is a hidden gem of Afro-Cuban culture and history * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Pinar del Rio]]|wikidata=Q244139}} &ndash; center of the cigar industry * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Santa Clara (Cuba)|Santa Clara]]|wikidata=Q211590}} &ndash; site of the battle that won the Revolution and now home of the mausoleum to Ernesto "Che" Guevara * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Santiago de Cuba]]|wikidata=Q117040}} &ndash; coastal city rich in Caribbean influence and steeped in revolutionary history * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Trinidad (Cuba)|Trinidad]]|wikidata=Q319272}} &ndash; World Heritage Site with charming, colonial-era buildings ==Other destinations== [[File:Valle de Viñales 2.jpg|thumb|200px|Viñales National Park]] * {{marker|name=[[Cayo Largo]]|wikidata=Q1052027}} &ndash; a small island with nudist facilities * {{marker|name=[[Gran Parque Natural Topes de Collantes]]|wikidata=Q1330400}} &ndash; a [[Cuban national parks|national park]] in the Sierra del Emcambray mountains, straddling Cienfuegos, Villa Clara, and Sancti Spiritus provinces * {{marker|name=[[Isla de la Juventud]]|wikidata=Q115027}} &ndash; a large island south of Havana * {{marker|name=[[Jardines del Rey]]|wikidata=Q668784}} &ndash; an island chain of beach resorts including Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo * {{marker|name=[[Maria la Gorda]]|wikidata=Q14224150}} &ndash; a tiny village with some snorkeling and diving options * {{marker|name=[[Parque Nacional Ciénaga de Zapata]]|wikidata=Q5951909}} &ndash; similar to Florida's Everglades National Park, with vast swamps and world-famous birdwatching, scuba diving, and beaches; and the site of the 1961 American Bay of Pigs invasion * {{marker|name=[[La Güira National Park]]|wikidata=Q14228860}} &ndash; another national park in Pinar del Rio province, with mountains and caves, but without many tourist facilities * {{marker|name=[[Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra del Rosario]]|wikidata=Q3647899}} &ndash; a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Sierra del Rosario mountains of Pinar del Rio province; the principal sites are [[Soroa]] and [[Las Terrazas]] * {{marker|name=[[Varadero Beach]]|wikidata=Q726751}} &ndash; 20-kilometer-long beach of fine white sand and waters * {{marker|name=[[Viñales]]|wikidata=Q1180693}} &ndash; a national park in Pinar del Rio province, with mountains and caves; it has the best-developed tourist facilities of Cuba's national parks ==Understand== {{quickbar| location=LocationCuba.svg}} {{infobox|Changes to US rules|On 20 July 2015, the US and Cuba restored diplomatic relations for the first time since 1960. Some financial and travel restrictions have been eased but ordinary tourism is still not permitted for US citizens.}} Before the 1959 Cuban Revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination for [[United States of America|U.S.]] citizens, largely due to its vibrant nightlife, casinos, and beaches. Many of the casinos were operated by American organized crime groups, and the country became a playground for wealthy visitors. The government of Fulgencio Batista, the military dictator in power at the time, was criticized for neglecting the welfare of many Cuban citizens while fostering close ties with U.S. businesses and investors. American companies owned significant portions of Cuban land and industry, and many wealthy Americans maintained vacation homes on the island. Following the Revolution, Cuba underwent significant changes. The new revolutionary government nationalized foreign-owned properties, leading to strained relations with the United States. In response, the U.S. imposed a trade and economic embargo (referred to in Cuba as ''el bloqueo'', or "the blockade") that remains in place to this day. However, since 2009, U.S. citizens with family in Cuba have been permitted to visit the island under specific conditions. After 1959, tourism in Cuba primarily catered to domestic visitors, and many facilities fell into disrepair. This changed in the 1990s when the collapse of the Soviet Union, a key ally and financial supporter, forced Cuba to seek new sources of revenue. The government reopened the country to international tourism, investing in modern hotels and resorts. Today, Cuba welcomes visitors from Europe, Canada, and even the United States. Popular tourist destinations like Varadero and Holguín boast a range of 3- to 5-star hotels, while in less touristy areas, travelers can stay in ''[[Casa particular|casas particulares]]''—privately owned guesthouses that offer a more authentic Cuban experience. Despite its appeal, Cuba faces ongoing challenges. Decades of economic sanctions, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and the loss of Soviet subsidies have left much of the country's infrastructure in need of repair. While major tourist areas generally have reliable electricity and water, power outages remain common in other parts of the country. To address this, the Cuban government launched the "Energy Revolution" in 2006, installing small generators across the island to reduce blackouts. The situation improved further after Venezuela began supplying Cuba with subsidized oil and the Cienfuegos oil refinery was reopened. Most tourist accommodations offers both 110V and 220V power outlets, catering to international visitors. ---- ===History=== Before [[Voyages of Columbus|Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1492]], Cuba was inhabited by the Taíno people, who had settled the island over millennia. Spanish colonization began in 1511 when Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar established Baracoa, the first European settlement. By 1515, San Cristóbal de la Habana (Havana) was founded, later becoming the capital. For nearly four centuries, Cuba remained a Spanish colony, its economy driven by sugar, coffee, and tobacco plantations, along with mining. These industries relied heavily on enslaved Africans, whose forced labor persisted until abolition in 1886. In 1898, the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor—widely blamed on Spain at the time—sparked the Spanish-American War. The U.S. victory led to the Treaty of Paris, granting independence to Cuba while ceding Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S. Cuba then became a U.S. protectorate under the Platt Amendment (1901–1934), which permitted American intervention in Cuban affairs. While never formally annexed, Cuba experienced significant U.S. political and economic influence, including support for leaders like Fulgencio Batista, whose regime (1940–1959) was marked by corruption and ties to organized crime. Fidel Castro’s 26th of July Movement overthrew Batista in 1959, establishing a socialist state aligned with the Soviet Union. Tensions with the U.S. escalated into the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, a failed CIA-backed attempt to oust Castro, followed by a trade embargo that persists today. Despite economic strain, Castro’s government achieved notable progress in literacy and healthcare, with UNESCO reporting a 99.8% literacy rate by 2000. The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) further cemented Cuba’s role in Cold War geopolitics. The 1991 Soviet collapse triggered Cuba’s "Special Period," a severe economic crisis. Loss of Soviet oil subsidies and trade led to food and fuel rationing, spurring organic farming and reduced car dependency. Relief came in the 2000s through alliances with Venezuela (oil-for-medical personnel exchanges under Hugo Chávez) and renewed Russian ties. Tourism and remittances became vital economic pillars. After Fidel Castro’s 2008 retirement, his brother Raúl introduced limited market reforms, legalizing private businesses and property sales. Despite these changes, Cuba remains a one-party communist state, with disparities persisting between tourist income and local wages. Diplomatic shifts, such as the 2015 U.S.-Cuba thaw, have faced reversals, reflecting ongoing political complexities. ===Culture=== ====Music==== [[File:Stgo de Cuba Carnaval 2009 IMG 0525.jpg|thumb|Carnival in [[Santiago de Cuba]]]] Cuban music is influenced by the melding of African and Cuban cultures that is also expressed in the traditional belief in Santería, the local name for Yoruba religion and practices that originate from [[Nigeria]]. Cuban music spread to the United States in the mid-1900s, including its rich mixture of rhythms, and helped create "Latin jazz". ====Religion==== As in other Caribbean lands, traditional Afro-Caribbean religious and ritual practices are anathema to some, yet are believed to a greater or lesser degree by many Cubans. Most Cubans are nominally Roman Catholic, even though some of the Christians also believe to some degree in Santería. The ruling Communist Party is no longer aggressively atheist, and amended the Cuban Constitution in 1992 to make Cuba no longer officially atheistic. ====Food==== Cuba's food is also a product of the melding of the cuisine of the Taíno natives, the Spanish conquistadores, the Africans who arrived as slaves, and immigrants from various parts of the world including China. ===Geography=== Cuba is {{convert|1,250|km}} long with an area of {{convert|104,556|km²}}, making it the largest island in the Caribbean by area. The highest point is Pico Turquino at 1,974 m. ===People=== Although average income is only US$25, Cubans are not poor as their basic needs are covered by the government. They pay their monthly bills of subsidized electricity and water with around US$5, receive free education from elementary school to university, can see doctors for free and receive medicine for free. The social system cares for people out of job and provides them with a home and money for food. Life is not easy but everyone can survive. Keep this in mind when it comes to [[tipping]] or people [[begging]] in the streets (rare). ===When to go=== The best times to go are between December and April, to avoid the storms and hurricanes before December and the sticky heat of the Cuban summer which can be unbearable for some. This is also the high season so expect a price increase during this period. {{climate chart |Casa Blanca, [[Havana]] |19|26|64 |19|26|69 |20|28|46 |21|29|54 |22|30|98 |23|31|182 |24|31|106 |24|32|100 |24|31|144 |23|29|181 |21|28|88 |20|27|58 |source=Climate Charts<ref>[http://www.climate-charts.com/Locations/c/CU78325.html#data Cuba Climate data]</ref> |float=right }} ===Holidays=== * '''January 1''' – Triumph of the Revolution * '''January 2''' – Victory of the Armed Forces Day * '''Good Friday''' (variable) * '''May 1''' – Labour Day * '''July 25''' – Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada Garrison * '''July 26''' – Day of the National Rebellion * '''October 10''' – Independence Day * '''December 25''' – Christmas ===Visitor information === * [https://www.cubatravel.cu/ Cuba Travel]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} information ==Talk== [[File:Castro sign.jpg|thumb|Fidel Castro billboard: "Fight against the impossible and win"]] '''[[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]]''' is Cuba’s official language. The local dialect shares similarities with those of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Spain’s Canary Islands (a nod to Cuba’s historic Canarian immigrant heritage). It differs notably from mainland Spanish and Latin American variants like Mexican or Argentine Spanish. Key linguistic quirks: * '''Pronunciation''': Cubans often drop the final syllables of words and soften or omit the "s" sound (e.g., "¿Cómo está?" becomes "¿Cómo ’tá?"). * '''Greetings''': Instead of the standard "¿Qué tal?", locals use informal phrases like "¿Qué bolá?" ("What’s up?") or "¿Cómo andas?" ("How’re you doing?"). '''English''' is taught in schools from primary level onward, but proficiency varies. In major tourist hubs (e.g., Havana, Varadero), hotel staff and guides typically speak conversational English. Outside these areas, basic Spanish skills are invaluable, especially in ''casas particulares'' (homestays) or informal settings. Cubans are generally eager to interact with visitors—knowing even a few phrases can enrich your experience. ==Get in== ===Entry requirements=== {{VisaRestriction|Starting from December 2023, Taiwanese passport holders are '''denied entry''' to Cuba regardless of what documents they hold. Immigration officials cited Cuba's One-China policy and deteriorating relations with Taiwan.|lastedit=2023-12-25}} {{cautionbox | Visiting Cuba anytime after 12 January 2021 will make people permanently ineligible for the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (ESTA). Existing ESTAs will also become invalid. More information: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/faq | lastedit=2025-08-31 }} ====Tourist visa==== [[File:Visa policy of Cuba.svg|thumbnail|Visa policy of Cuba{{legend|#D72920|Cuba}}{{legend|#017B32|Visa-free - 90 days}}{{legend|#70C242|Visa-free - 60 days}}{{legend|#C9EC5A|Visa-free - 30 days}}{{legend|#92F2D4|Visa-free - 28 days}}{{legend|#C7DCE1|Visa-free - unspecified period}}{{legend|#EADEAC|Tourist card required (in advance)}}{{legend|#B87A57|Visa required}}]] A '''tourist visa card''' (''visa de tarjeta del turista'') is necessary for travelers from most countries. This visa, which is really little more than a piece of paper on which you list your personal information, costs US$15-25 (or €15-25) from most destinations, depending on where purchased. Costs US$50-100 from the US. It can be purchased at the airport in Cuba on arrival, but many airlines will require a valid tourist visa card before you board a flight. It is usually valid for 30 days and can be extended once for another 90 days at any immigration office in Cuba (for ~US$25) - beyond this you would need a flight out of Cuba within the extended visa period. Your passport needs to be valid at least six months past the end of your planned return. [http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/cuba Canadian passports must be valid for at least one month beyond the date of expected departure]. From Canada, the tourist card is normally provided on the flight. It can also be purchased from most Latin American gateway airports if departing from there (Cancun: 250 Mexican pesos, Mexico City: US$25). If you are coming from Europe (this may apply to other countries), you need to have the visa ''before'' boarding the plane. Sometimes, the airline provides these at the airport, however check first that this is the case. Without a valid visa, boarding will be denied (the airline would otherwise get a US$1,000 fine from the Cuban immigration authorities). Your visa will be stamped upon arrival in Cuba and must be retained in your possession to be stamped when you exit the country. There is a ~US$25 fee to replace a lost visa. Regular tourists who renew their 90-day visa are eligible to depart the country (to any destination) and return immediately enjoying a further 90 days (180 including the 90 days extension). '''Country-specific advice''': * '''US''' &ndash; For information specific to [[United States|U.S. citizens]] see '''[[Americans in Cuba]]'''. Traveling via the United States you will need to have an American passport or have a B2/B1 visa, and ESTA is not valid to travel to Cuba. Please be sure to fill your affidavit form before taking your flight from the United States to Cuba, regardless of nationality. * '''UK''' &ndash; From 2017, the Cuban consulate only accepts postal applications for tourist cards. For most cases, it is probably better to use an online agency such as [https://cubavisa.uk CubaVisa.Uk] [https://www.visagov.com/en/cub-visa-for-cuba VisaCuba Online] or [http://www.cubavisas.com CubaVisas] or [https://visacuba.com/ VisaCuba] because it will be cheaper and involve less paperwork. Thomsons / TUI recommend an agency which costs almost three times these agencies. Check with your tour operator before purchasing one from the above. * '''Germany''' &ndash; You can obtain the tourist card through the Cuban embassy in post. Travel agencies may often offer cheaper and quicker services though. German airlines serving Cuba usually sell the card to their customers. ====Visa-free==== Citizens of [[Antigua and Barbuda]] (28 days), [[Barbados]] (28 days), [[Benin]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], China (90 days), CIS (except [[Uzbekistan]]), [[Dominica]], [[Grenada]] (60 days), [[Liechtenstein]] (90 days), [[Malaysia]] (90 days), [[Mongolia]], [[Montenegro]] (90 days), [[Namibia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Singapore]], [[Slovakia]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[Serbia]] (90 days), [[Turkmenistan]] (30 days) can stay without visa. (The source of the previous sentence is unknown. Aeromexico staff at Cancun airport claim that only citizens of China and Russia need no visa.) ====Cuban-born==== To enter Cuba, Cuban citizens residing permanently in another country require a current Cuban passport with the appropriate authorization. This authorisation is known as ''habilitación'' of the passport. To obtain this authorisation the Cuban citizen must be recognised a migrant by the Cuban government. Most Cuban-born people who are citizens of other countries still need a current authorised Cuban passport to enter Cuba. The Cuban government does not recognise the citizenships that might have been acquired by anyone born in Cuba. This means that all Cuban-born individuals are considered to be Cuban citizens even if they have a different citizenship. An exception to this rule are Cubans who emigrated from Cuba before 1 January 1971. In this case they can enter Cuba with a non-Cuban passport and the appropriate visa. However, some consulates are known to disregard this exception, with the result that travelers must acquire a Cuban passport at a significant cost. The Cuban consulate in Sydney, Australia is one that have been reported to be doing this. If you want to stay with friends or family in Cuba you have to go with your intended host within two days after arrival to a migration office and pay US$40 for a 30-day '''family visa'''. For more information see the Cuban government's webpage ''[https://nacionyemigracion.cu/node Nación y Emigración]'' (in Spanish). ===By plane=== ====Havana==== [[File:La Habana airport.JPG|thumb|right|Jose Marti International Airport]] '''[[Havana#By_plane|José Martí International Airport]]''' outside Havana is the main gateway and is served by major airlines from points in [[Canada]], [[Mexico]], and [[Europe]]. There is direct service from [[Beijing]]. There are also regional flights from other [[Caribbean]] islands. Cuba's national carrier is '''[http://www.cubana.cu/ Cubana de Aviación]''', connecting the island to a handful of destinations in [[Mexico]], [[South America|South]] and [[Central America]], Canada and Europe. With the easing of sanctions against Cuba, direct flights are available from a number of U.S. cities, including Charlotte, Newark, and Miami despite the imposition of new limits on independent travel from the US. Note that because of these sanctions most websites will not display flights with Cuban carriers. Flights from Miami to Cuba are offered to authorized American passengers. Try calling Cuba Travel Services (CTS Charters). They offer daily non-stop flights between Los Angeles and Miami to Cuba. From February 2021, the Cuban authorities placed restrictions on flights from several destinations, such as only four flights a week from the US. The airports are all fully air-conditioned and quite modern compared to other destinations in the Caribbean, offer good medical care in case of problems, and are usually relatively hassle free. Your checked luggage, though, is at great risk. It is increasingly common for your luggage to be opened and anything of value removed. This used to be a problem at José Martí International (Havana) only; now it seems to have spread to all airports. Packing valuables in checked luggage is extremely risky, if not foolish. ====Others==== While Havana is by far the most popular port of entry, there were also flights available to [[Santiago de Cuba]] from some of Cuba's nearest Caribbean neighbours, [[Jamaica]] and [[Haiti]]. There are also flights from more distant locations, such as Toronto, Madrid, Paris, Milan and Rome. Santiago de Cuba is connected with the rest of Cuba by road and rail connections. There are also regular '''holiday charter''' flights to resorts such as [[Varadero]], and these can sometimes be less expensive than those going to Havana. ====Departure==== The departure tax is included in the airplane ticket and does not have to be paid separately. No departure tax is required for boat departures. [http://www.aduana.gob.cu/ Cuban customs] can be strict, though they sometimes go easy on tourists. ===By boat=== There are no ferry services from [[Cancún]] to Cuba as the sole operator of this line, Aqua Cruises, no longer sails this route. There are also no ferry services from [[Florida]] to Cuba, however several cruise companies have announced they intend to sail this route when the travel embargo is lifted. Yachters are expected to anchor at the public marinas. Most ports are closed and tourists are not permitted to walk around them. Private vessels may enter at Marina Hemingway in [[Havana]] or Marina Acua in [[Varadero]]. There are no visa requirements. Expect to hand out several US$10 bills to facilitate your entry. ==Get around== ===Maps=== OpenStreetMap still has the best coverage of Cuba. For reliable offline maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trails and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is also used by this travel guide, and by many mobile Apps like [http://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] (advanced with many add-ons), [https://Mapy.cz Mapy.cz], [https://organicmaps.app/ Organic Maps] (fast and easy to use by the original developers who left Maps.me after new ownership degraded the app), or use [http://www.openandromaps.org/en/downloads/south-and-middle-america OpenAndroMaps for South and Middle America] with apps like Oruxmaps or Locus. You can help improve the map by contributing places and other data to OpenStreetMap by [https://learnosm.org/en/beginner/id-editor/ editing the map] or taking street-level photos with [https://www.mapillary.com/mobile-apps Mapillary] and uploading when you have good connection or leave Cuba. Several years back the OpenStreetMap community [https://blog.mapillary.com/update/2016/10/06/photo-mapping-cuba-the-miraculous-havana-and-beyond.html used Mapillary] to effectively capture imagery of La Habana useful for mapping. ===By bus=== The bus is the most popular way of getting around the island. There are two long-distance bus lines, Viazul, which is generally for tourists and Astro, which is generally for locals. Shorter distances are served by local provincial buses. In case, you prefer to solely use the local transport options, like buses or amarillos, it is better to do so outside of larger cities&mdash;it is much easier there. So, get there first if you are inside of a city. ====Viazul==== [[File:Viazul bus.JPG|thumb|A Viazul bus]] [https://viazul.wetransp.com/ Víazul] is Cuba's main bus line for tourists and is the comfortable choice of public transportation to tour the island. The buses are reliable and punctual as there is little traffic in Cuba. The buses sometimes take detours or make pauses along the route, especially at road-side restaurants or local souvenir or food shops in the mosquito-ridden nowhere. However, Víazul is not automatically better, actually only the night buses are very comfortable. Also, Víazul buses run far less often the Astro buses. Hence, it makes only sense to use them on low frequented routes. In general, Víazul is about 6 times more expensive than Astro. Luggage is ~US$1, but that does not mean it will not get dirty in the luggage department or wet during rain. The buses can be used theoretically by anyone, and they seem to be "filled up" by the Cubans, if there are empty seats by the time of departure (likely for much lower than tourist fare). Reservations can be made in advance on their website, but this is typically only necessary when leaving from or going to popular destinations in high season. Reservations can also be made at a Viazul ticket office (usually located at or near the place where the buses stop). The reservations need to be exchanged for bus tickets in advance (as of 2015) at the ticket office. If the bus is full, it’s very likely that you’ll be offered a ride in a shared taxi for the same price as the bus. If there are no shared taxis going to your destination, the ticket salesperson will likely advise you to arrive ½ hr before the time of departure and wait for a late cancellation. If there is a late cancellation, you will be allowed to purchase a ticket from the bus driver. Schedules for Viazul can be accessed on their website. As internet is hard to come by in Cuba, it is recommended you download or print the bus schedules in advance. A useful one-page schedule of Viazul buses can be found on the [http://www.cuba-individual.com/e_index.htm Cuba-Individual] website. Refreshments are not served on the bus but the buses stop for meal breaks at highway restaurants along the way. The buses are often overly air-conditioned, so bring along something warm to wear. ====Astro==== Astro is the main bus line for Cubans. Astro has renewed their fleet with 300 Chinese coaches that are as comfortable as Viazul (without the washroom). Although the Chinese buses have proven to be unreliable and often break down, they are still better than the old buses that Astro used to run. Astro has a much more extensive network then Viazul and tickets are considerably cheaper. Officially, Astro bus tickets can only be sold to Cubans and foreigner students ''who are studying in Cuba'' (and have a Cuban student ID card to prove it). However, many foreign travellers have reported being able to purchase an Astro bus ticket. Your ability to purchase a ticket will depend on your vendor, fluency in Spanish and whether the destination is covered by Viazul. Astro buses normally depart from the same place as where Viazul departs. ====Local buses==== There are also local provincial buses that serve local destinations such as neighbouring provinces (for example from Santiago you can use these buses to get to Bayamo or Guantanamo). These buses are often overcrowded and are usually old (pre-1960s) Eastern European vehicles. Each town will have a "terminal terrestre" where these buses will depart from and are usually quite easy to find (e.g. La Habana it is found in the Lido whilst in Santiago it is found on Calle 4). Local buses are cheap with rides never costing more than ~US$1-2 for long journeys. Expect CUP10 for 30-50 km, or CUP20 per 100 km, depending on the amount of traffic along the road. Queues are lengthy (it is best to arrive in the early hours of the morning, or alternatively give the chauffeur a tip to allow you to jump the queue) and you should always say that you are a student, as tourists are forbidden from using this transport. ===By shared taxi (collectivos)=== [[File:Cuban Collective Taxi interior.jpg|thumb|Cuban collective taxi interior]] A popular alternative to travelling by bus is to use shared taxis or ''collectivos.'' These consist of either modern or old vehicles that carry 3 to 5 passengers (depending on the size of the car). The main advantage of a collectivo is they will take you all the way to your hotel or casa for a similar price to a Viazul bus ticket. They are also usually faster, stop at cheaper highway restaurants and give you an opportunity to meet locals. The easiest way of purchasing a ride in a shared taxi is to simply arrive at a long distance main bus station and look for the next available taxi going to your destination. There will be a number of touts trying to sell you a seat in their colleagues taxi so finding a car is fairly easy. The taxi only leaves once the car has reached its capacity so try to find one that already has a number of people confirmed to reduce your waiting time. The best time to catch a collectivo is in the morning as this is when most of the locals travel and therefore will maximise your chances of finding a taxi going to your destination. Prices for a collectivo are about the same as for an equivalent Viazul bus ticket. Be sure to negotiate a price before hopping in the car. Another option is to reserve a share taxi in advance at a tourist information desk. These desks are usually located near a Viazul bus station and they will reserve a seat a taxi for the day of your departure. These taxis will only run if the taxi is full so be sure to check there are enough passengers confirmed for the transit. If the taxi is not full and you must travel that day, be prepared to pay for the empty seats otherwise the taxi will not go. Some share taxis operate illegally and if the driver is stopped by the police, you may have to get out of the car and you will be left stranded in the middle of nowhere. ===By car=== {{infobox|Almendrones|[[File:Cuban cars.jpg|right|200px]] You will find an unusually large number of old U.S.-made cars on the street. Popularly known as "yank-tanks" and "almendrónes" after their shape, these are pre-revolution imports from the 1950s that have been nursed along well into the 21st century, because the Soviet-made cars available during the Cold War were too scarcely allocated for most Cubans to buy. However, as of the 2020s, they are gradually being replaced by newer Chinese-made electric cars.}} In Cuba, all vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road. '''Car rental''' starts from ~US$65 per day (including insurance) plus the cost of a full tank of gasoline. The refundable deposits start around US$200. Rental cars are for the most part fairly new, imported European or Asian models. You can rent cars from [http://www.cubacar.info/vermietstationen.htm any Cubacar outlet]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. Any traffic tickets received are noted on a rental car sheet and are deducted from your rental deposit. If you are involved in a serious traffic accident involving injury or death, you will be detained in Cuba until the legal process sorts things out. This leaves travelers stuck in Cuba from several months to a year while collisions await trial - even if the visitor is not at fault or was just a passenger at the time of collision. For this reason, many countries advise their citizens not to rent cars in Cuba. '''Beware of [[Cuba#Scams|scams]]''' regarding the cost of insurance. There is only one type of insurance policy covering everything (except for radio and tires) and the price varies only depending on the car type (details in the "Stay safe" section). Attentively check the contract and be sure you have a receipt for every peso you pay. Busier roads and city streets are generally of fair (drivable) quality and should not pose much trouble if due care is exercised, however some quiet rural roads are in need of serious repair. Generally traffic is light, especially away from Havana. Outside of towns and cities traffic is usually very light, with no cars for miles on some rural roads. Be warned - you also share the highways with local salespeople selling cheese and snacks, cyclists (sometimes going the wrong way, and at night usually without lights) and horse-drawn vehicles. The Autopista (the main highway running down the center of the country) is crossed at occasional intervals by railway tracks - take care to slow down before going over to avoid damage to the tires or suspension. Many of these have a stop sign ("PARE" in Spanish) which you should carefully heed - or risk a fine of ~US$30, even if no train is coming. Roads are poorly signposted (and frequently not at all), so if you plan to do serious driving, it would be well-advised to get a detailed map and ask for directions when not sure. Many traffic lights, especially in cities, are placed on the FAR corner of the crossing, not where you are supposed to stop, thus appearing to invite you to stop in the middle of the intersection. Cubans tend not to drive too quickly, and chances are you'll be the fastest car on the road. In additional to random locations, speed limits are enforced at semi-permanent checkpoints. These are usually positioned at junctions and are signposted a few kilometres in advance. Most will require you to slow down to 40 km/h. Respect this or get fined ~US$30. There have been reports of scams involving purposely punctured tires: This can happen when you park your car in a touristic location and someone either punctures one of your tires or places some sharp object close to the tire so it gets punctured once you depart. Within a few hundred meters someone on the street will make you aware of the punctured tire and guide you to a place where other people will help you change the tire and may even offer to replace your tire at an elevated price. Gasoline costs ~US$1.00/1.20/1.40 for regular/special/super per litre. Tourist rental cars are not supposed to use regular. ===By thumb=== [[File:Cuba Bus 2.JPG|thumb|Riding in the back of a truck in Cuba]] The Cuban government's system for facilitating hitchhiking is by far the most economical way for foreigners to travel in Cuba, though a flexible schedule and good Spanish are a must. Known as '''"El Amarillo"''' ("the yellow guy") for the yellowy-beige uniforms of its administrators, the system consists of points along main routes where certain vehicles are required to stop and pick up hitchhikers. Amarillo points (''el punto amarillo'') along major highways are often full service rest stops for hitchhikers, with water, peso-priced food, and a 24-hr indoor waiting area. Hitchhiking is the only system where you can travel for Cuban prices without paying a tourist premium. Given that transportation is one of a tourist's biggest expenses in Cuba, this can make your money go much farther. Telling people you're a student rather than a tourist can avoid funny looks and price gouging. To use the system within cities, just keep your eyes peeled for a man or woman in a yellow and beige uniform standing along the road near a line of people. Tell the official where you need to go, and wait. To travel long distances, you need to get to the ''punto amarillo'' on the edge of the city in the direction you're going. Ask a local for help on the best way to do that. Then as you pass through cities, ask what bus or taxi to take to get to the ''punto amarillo'' on the outgoing road at the opposite extreme of the city. This can be tricky, and it's often worth it to take a local taxi. If you can find a Cuban to accompany you on your journey, their help will be invaluable. In daytime hours, when the amarillo is present, you pay a nominal amount of money (approx. CUP20 from one city to the next) to the official when you find a ride. The money all goes to the government; drivers do not get any. As a result, it's much easier to travel long distances at night, when the amarillo has gone home and drivers can make some money picking up hitchhikers. Of course, it's always possible to hitchhike just by sticking out your thumb to passing cars, but be prepared to give the driver CUP20-50 for a long ride. This is common in the countryside, near small towns and along the major ''autopistas'', which are long, mostly straight roads that resemble an interstate system. The locals refer to hitchhiking as ''hacer botella'', literally "making a bottle", from the hitchhiker's thumb up resembling asking for a bottle at a bar. ''Dar botella'' refers to giving someone a ride and ''pedir botella'' refers to asking for a ride. Your rides will usually begin and end at the various exits along the roadway, where there are usually a few people waiting, and sometimes an official flagging down passing vehicles. Most of the rides you get will be in the back of large trucks, open to the weather. This is an exciting and beautiful way to travel the Cuban countryside. Though an accident would obviously be very dangerous for passengers, school children, older adults and parents with small children use this system every day. Make sure to bring protection against sun and rain and, if travelling at night, wind and cold. ===By train=== {{See also|Rail travel in Cuba}} [[File:Tren Francés (Cuba) route map.png|thumb|400px|Tren Francés route]] The main train line in the country runs between [[Havana]] and [[Santiago de Cuba]], with major stops at [[Santa Clara (Cuba)|Santa Clara]] and [[Camagüey]]. Trains also run to other cities such as [[Cienfuegos]], Manzanillo, Morón, [[Sancti Spiritus]], and [[Pinar del Rio]]. There is one reliable train in Cuba: the overnight Tren Francés between Havana and Santiago de Cuba, which runs on alternate days. If only one train in Cuba is running, this will be it. All other trains in Cuba are unreliable. The equipment is often in poor condition, breakdowns are common, and when they occur, you can be stuck for the better part of the day (or night) waiting for a replacement engine. There are no services on the trains, so bring food and water with you. Trains are frequently cancelled. Schedules are at best optimistic and should always be checked in advance of travel. Many Cubans prefer to hitchhike than take the train. Foreigners must pay much higher fares (which is still very cheap) than the locals. Tickets are roughly two-thirds what Viazul charges. Theft is a problem, so watch your luggage! ===By plane=== [[File:300aa - Aerogaviota Antonov 26; CU-T1417@BCA;23.6.2004 (4753651354).jpg|thumb|Aircraft at Playa Baracoa Airport]] The fastest and most comfortable way to cover larger distances is on either of the Cuban airlines, '''[http://www.cubana.cu/ Cubana de Aviación]''' or '''Aerogaviota'''. They operate on the following routes: ====Cubana de Aviación==== * Havana - Camaguey - Havana, Yakovlev Yak-42D * Havana - Santiago - Havana, Yakovlev Yak-42D =====Operated by Aero Caribbean===== * Havana - Camaguey - Havana, ATR 42-300/320 * Havana - Guantanamo - Havana, ATR 42-300/320 =====Operated by Global Air (Mexico)===== * Havana - Cayo Coco - Holguin - Havana, Boeing 737-200 * Havana - Holguin - Cayo Coco - Havana, Boeing 737-200 * Havana - Santiago - Havana, Boeing 737-200 ====Aerogaviota==== * Havana - Kingston, Jamaica - Havana * Havana - Cayo Las Brujas - Havana * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Baracoa - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Cayo Coco - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Cayo Largo del Sur - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Holguin - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Cayo Las Brujas - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Santiago de Cuba - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Holguin - Playa Baracoa (Havana) - Baracoa - Holguin - Playa Baracoa (Havana) * Varadero - Cayo Largo del Sur - Varadero Note that most websites will not display flights with Cuban carriers due to American sanctions, so they will likely need to be booked directly from the carrier's website. ===By bicycle=== Calm roads and beautiful scenery make Cuba an ideal country for biking. Its already an incredible popular bike touring destination, both for group rides with bus support, and smaller, independent bike touring. In January - February, you can be confident you will come across at least a few bike tourers. If touring independently, you will have to bring your own bike as bikes suitable for trekking are not readily available in Cuba. Bike touring groups though will have bikes of moderate quality included in the package. Do not under any circumstances rent a bike (i.e. el Orbe in Havana) in Cuba as you will get a Chinese junker or something that will leave your backside raw. Roads in most places in Cuba are reasonably paved. Large pot holes are common, so always stay alert. There's also many roads that degrade to gravel in certain sections, so it may be a good idea to bring a mountain bike or bikes with reasonably thick wheels. Make sure to bring all spare parts you might need along the way, since they will not be available in Cuba. As casas particulares are available even in relatively small towns it is easy to plan an itinerary. In denser parts of the country (Central and Western Cuba), you can reasonably assume there will be accommodation every 20 km between large cities. Food for on the road can often be obtained locally for cheap Cuban Pesos, most small towns will have at least a sandwich or pizzeria stall. Make sure to carry enough food (and water!) though, if travelling through more remote areas. Obtaining bottled water outside the major cities can be a definite problem. Pack iodine tablets as a safe alternative. Bikers are often met with enthusiasm and interest; when taking a break you will often be approached by curious locals. You'll get a lot Cubans offering to buy your bike, or asking if it'll be left behind. It is possible to take bikes on a tourbus, like Viazul, to cover larger distances. Some Viazul bus routes will charge an extra ~US$3-5 for carrying the bike. It is also possible to take bikes on trains and even to hitch with bikes (wave some pesos to approaching drivers to catch their attention). For long tours, try to ride to the south-west to have a nice tail wind (for example, Havana to Viñales, a popular ~250&nbsp;km ride). ===By boat=== There are two main island groups to explore along the southern shore of Cuba. Your sailing area from the two main bases, Cienfuegos or Trinidad incorporates the Canarreos Archipelago and the Juventud Islands or Jardines de la Reina Archipelago. ==See== {{mapframe|zoom=6|width= 600|height= 250}} The highlights of a trip to Cuba should include * '''Old [[Havana]]''' * '''[[Varadero]] Beach''' * The '''Bay of Pigs''' in [[Western Cuba#Q208508|Western Cuba]] is historically important for the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961. The area is a site known for its diving, with an abundance of marine fauna. * '''Valle de [[Viñales]]''': a beautiful and lush valley inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural landscape because of its use of traditional tobacco-growing techniques. * '''Alexander von Humboldt National Park''' in [[Baracoa#Q48153|Baracoa]] * '''Playa Paraiso''' in [[Western Cuba#Q22812703|Western Cuba]] * '''Saturno Cave''', near [[Matanzas#Q29415392|Matanzas]] * '''[[Ciénaga de Zapata National Park]]''' * {{see | name=El Nicho Waterfalls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q125166142 | content= }} * '''Fabrica de Arte Cubano''' in [[Havana#Q43081073|Havana]] is one of Havana's premier nightclubs and art galleries. * '''Parque Monumento Nacional Bariay''', north of [[Holguín#Q6062944|Holguín]] * '''Cayo Saetia Island''', east of [[Holguín#Q1052024|Holguín]] * '''Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca''' in [[Santiago de Cuba#Q910189|Santiago de Cuba]] is a UNESCO world heritage site * The main historical sites to visit in Cuba including '''[[Cienfuegos]]''', '''[[Trinidad (Cuba)]]''' and '''[[Camagüey]]'''. ==Do== * Walk along Havana's '''Malécon''' during the early evening and take in some of Havana's culture. Be cautious about prostitutes, as mentioned above; they are common in this area, especially in sections where rich white male tourists are known to walk. * If you have the money (usually about US$60 or the euro equivalent), go to the '''Tropicana''', which is an ex-Mafia hangout owned and operated by the state. The Tropicana is located, as it has always been, deep within a strategically tree-heavy area with a narrow road within the city, back behind the trees, and since its admission price is far too expensive for any average Cuban to afford, the people who go there are almost all international tourists. The club still has old-style traditions such as table service, lavish costumes, dazzling lights, a coat check area, etc. Real (but quite small) cigars are also available and can be smoked inside the venue, including near the stage. The Tropicana is so well-kept that it is almost a time warp (with the exception of the modern stage-equipment and the lack of a dress code) and, so long as you can forgive yourself the fact that most Cubans cannot afford what you are doing, your night is sure to be extremely enjoyable. [[File:A trumpeter in main street Vinales.jpg|thumb|A trumpeter in main street [[Vinales]]]] * Visit a neighbourhood performance of Afro-Cuban dance, which exists in almost every neighbourhood. * Experience local music, which exists in almost every neighbourhood. * Go to the clubs, all of which heavily play things like Cuban reggae and Cuban rap, as well as more traditional-sounding Cuban music with modern lyrics. * Go to the beaches — but be careful, as in [[Jamaica]], of being solicited by prostitutes and con people, both male and female. * Do not stay at a resort, unless you do not want to experience the local culture. You will probably be bored and things around you may feel fake, gaudy and overdone. * Go to the countryside and talk with farmers. Check out the area markets. There are two types of markets -- state-run markets, which give food very cheaply and for which Cubans keep ration books (and that you probably can not shop at because you won't have a ration book of your own), and profit-oriented markets where farmers sell their produce directly, which of course, is quite a bit more expensive. * Visit some small towns. Each Cuban small town follows roughly the same pattern, a central park with its Jose Marti tribute, the local cultural center, the one, two (or none) ''casas particulares'', and the municipal museum. The museums are usually small buildings carrying artifacts covering the region's entire history (from the indigenous population pre-Columbus to Castro's revolution and a bit beyond). * Expect to hear a lot of Carlos Santana blaring out of windows at odd times of the day. * Drink lots of fresh fruit juice, which is very common in Cuba due to the abundance of fresh fruit. * Visit the Che's mausoleum, where lies Ernesto Guevara's ashes. * Walk through the streets and experience the result of a vast cultural mix. ==Buy== If you are planning to head to the U.S. after your visit to Cuba, keep in mind the '''Cuban products cannot be brought into the U.S.''' due to the embargo, and they will be confiscated by customs if found. This rule applies even if you are just transiting. ===Money=== ''For information specific to [[United States of America|U.S. citizens]], see [[Americans in Cuba]]'' {{exchange rates | currency=Cuban peso | currencyCode=CUP | date=January 2026 | USD=24 | EUR=28 | GBP=32 | CAD=187 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=CUP xe.com] }} On 1 Jan 2021, Cuba's "dual currency system" was eliminated. All transactions will take place with "''moneda nacional''", i.e. Cuban pesos (CUP). Cuban convertible pesos (CUC), which had been used for most tourism services and for imported goods, were eliminated in 2021. Coins in Cuba come in denominations of 1-, 2-, 5-, and 20 centavos, 1-, 3 and 5 pesos (''moneda nacional''). Banknotes in Cuba come in denominations of 1-, 3-, 5-, 10-, 20-, 50-, 100-, 200-, 500-, 1,000-, 2,000 and 5,000 pesos (''moneda nacional''). ====Exchanging currency==== Visitors can exchange a range of foreign currencies at ''casas de cambio'' or ''cadecas'' (exchange houses) which are located in airports, hotels and in major towns and cities. ''Bancos'' (banks) also exchange foreign currencies and are located in most major towns and cities. Both exchange houses and banks accept a number of foreign currencies with the most popular being US dollars, Canadian dollars, UK pounds, and euros. Mexican pesos, Swiss francs and Japanese yen may also be accepted by some banks in Cuba. A standard 3% fee is charged on all currency exchange. (The 10% tax on US dollar transactions was eliminated in July 2020.) Currencies that are accepted by banks and indicative exchange rates are listed on the [http://www.cadeca.cu/en Banco Central de Cuba]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (Central Bank of Cuba) website. If you hold a currency that cannot be exchanged in Cuba, you may have to first exchange your home currency to one that is accepted and then exchange again to the Cuban currency. Doing the first step at home will probably be the easiest and cheapest option. Many exchange houses and banks have credit and debit card facilities where they can debit your account and exchange it for cash. U.S.-issued cards will not work at these terminals. In addition to this, many places do not accept MasterCard cards (U.S. issued or otherwise). The terminals at exchange houses and banks often break down or go offline so you may not be able to use any card (until at least the next day when the machine is working again). Some places will not accept cards without your name on it (travel cards for example) even if it has your signature on the back. When changing currency, bring your passport for identification (and the address of where you are staying as this is sometimes asked). If you are using a credit or debit card, the name on the card will need to match the name on the passport otherwise they will not accept the card. Be prepared for long queues at exchange houses and banks as well as odd opening and closing hours. Exchange facilities in resorts and hotels will often offer worse rates than banks and exchange houses in town. Finally, do not change currency on the street as visitors have been defrauded, with fake or local currency. As of Jan 2021, private entrepreneurs, small shops, or private restaurants, or private taxis receive U.S. dollars in cash at an unofficial rate of 40 CUP per dollar. Trading on the black market carries risks of being scammed, robbed, or arrested. ====Traveler's checks==== Traveler's checks drawn on American banks are not valid in Cuba, though many have had success cashing U.S. traveler's checks at major tourist hotels. American Express checks are difficult to cash due to the likelihood that they were purchased with U.S. dollars. For example, Swiss traveler's checks will be accepted, as long as they are in Swiss francs, even if the checks are made "in licence" of an American bank, as long as the real producer of them is non-American. Visa traveler's cheques are accepted, though the same caveats about being drawn on an American bank apply. It's better to bring cash to Cuba; resorts accept euros, Canadian dollars, British pounds, Swiss francs and Hong Kong dollars without any fees. ====ATMs==== ATMs are relatively rare in Cuba but they can be found in most larger towns and cities. ''U.S.-issued cards and MasterCard cards (U.S.-issued or otherwise) do not work at any ATM in Cuba.'' ATMs do accept Visa (not issued in the U.S., of course) and sometimes UnionPay. But although your card may be accepted, ATMs in Cuba often break down or do not have sufficient cash for a large withdrawal (if refused, try a smaller amount). Also, only primary accounts are recognised, so ensure your funds are not in a secondary account linked to the card. ====Purchasing on credit and debit cards==== {{infobox|Top tip for money|Do not rely on your bank cards as you would in other countries. Be prepared for your bank card to not work from time to time or at all! Have enough currency or travellers cheques when you enter the country and get around.}} There are generally facilities for making payments with plastic in many hotels and touristy shops and restaurants. As mentioned above, ''U.S.-issued cards will not work.'' Visa and MasterCard (non US-issued) cards do generally work however they can only charge in US dollars and will incur a 3% fee. If using a debit card, cards that have a Plus or Cirrus logo may work. As mentioned above, be prepared for the card terminal to not work or be disconnected so do not rely on using your card. Finally, private businesses such as ''casas particulares'' and ''paladares'' will never accept card, necessitating the use of cash. ===Merchandise=== As in any developing country, most of the merchandise available is designed for tourists to take back home. The biggest Cuban exports for tourists are rum, cigars, and coffee, all of which are available at government-owned stores (including the duty-free store at the airport) or on the streets. For genuine merchandise, you should pay the official price at the legal stores. Cubans also do well in creating '''music''' such as salsa, son, and Afro-Cubano. You can purchase CDs or tapes anywhere, but paying the equivalent of US$20 assures you of quality. If you're tasting '''rum''' (''ron'' in Spanish), there's more than just Havana Club, even though it is ubiquitous and probably one of the most easily accessible products. Other tasteworthy rums include Legendario, Ron Varadero, Ron Cubay, Ron Santiago de Cuba and Ron Santaria. For the allegedly authentic Cuban experience buy rum in a 200-ml tetrapak carton, available at small grocery stores aimed at local Cubans, but do not expect to be blown away by the taste. [[File:SantiagoPeople 01.JPG|thumb|Cigar making]] If you are planning to take big quantities (several boxes or more) of '''cigars''' with you, be sure you have purchased them officially from an approved shop that gives you proper purchase documentation. Foreign nationals are allowed to export up to 50 cigars (generally 25 to a box) without special permits or receipts, but the export of more requires official receipts. If you buy cigars cheap on streets and you do not have official purchase invoice then your cigars may be confiscated. Also, any purchase of Cuban cigars outside government-approved stores (even in resorts) has the potential to be fake, and that the "cigar factory worker who steals from the factory" does not exist in any appreciable quantities. If you find a "deal" from a street vendor, it's highly likely you are getting fakes, some of which may not even be made of tobacco. Always ensure, no matter where you buy, that the Cuban government origin warranty stamp is properly affixed to the cigar box. Since 2014, licensed U.S. visitors to Cuba were being authorized to import US$400 worth of goods from Cuba, of which no more than US$100 could consist of tobacco products and alcohol combined. These restrictions were further relaxed in 2016, but bringing back cigars or rum for resale remains prohibited. As the situation is changing, it's best to verify current limits in advance. Officially you'll need permission to export '''paintings''' that are larger than 70cm/side. When you buy artwork from approved shop then they'll give you also the required document, that consists of one paper and one stamp that will be glued on back of your painting. Serial numbers on the stamp and paper must match. Cost of the document is about US$2-3. In reality, it is possible that no one will be interested in your paintings. ===Tipping, etc.=== As explained before, the monthly local salary is below €50/month. So, they tend to try hard to offer a good service in hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants. Many rely on tips to supplement their low incomes, so even a US$1 tip is often enough to make a difference. It is not always expected, but if you received good service.... Also, everyone will try to make an additional pesos on the side, especially when it comes to tourists. It is fine though to pay for a specific purpose, but if you expect anything to be for free, ask ahead, or you will be disappointed. ===Traveling on a shoestring=== Travel in Cuba is a contradiction; touristy things (like music bars with professional dancers, tourist transport, and beach hotels) are nice, nice things are expensive, but expensive is not authentic. Authentic Cuba are mostly non-touristy and cheap things, like dark local bars with local people, packed local buses, hitch-hiking with the amarillo, or casa particulares. Hence, it is particularly possible to see the authentic side on a tight budget. On the other hand you will be quite as happy spending a lot of money and experiencing the Cuba you know from high gloss catalogues. ===Medical tourism=== Cuba has long been a popular medical tourism destination for patients worldwide that seek high quality medical care at low costs. According to the Association of Caribbean States, nearly 20,000 international patients visited Cuba in 2006 for medical care. Cuba is especially attractive to many Latin American and North American patients given its easy proximity and relaxing environment. A wide range of medical treatments are provided including joint replacement, cancer treatment, eye surgery, cosmetic surgery and addictions rehabilitation. Costs are about 60-80% less than in the US. ==Eat== [[File:Trinidad cuba meal.jpg|thumb|A meal in Trinidad]] Cuban cuisine has a partly deserved reputation for being '''bland''', particularly compared with some neighbors like Jamaica. The national dish in Cuba is '''rice and beans''' (''moros y cristianos''), and the local spice repertoire rarely extends beyond salt and garlic. While the state-run restaurants many tourists ended up eating at had little incentive to improve flavor, the dining scene has improved considerably and the best food will generally be found in your [[casa particular]] or in privately owned and operated restaurants called ''paladares''. Black beans are a main staple in Cuban households. Cubans eat mainly '''pork and chicken''' for meat. Beef and lobster are controlled by the state, and therefore illegal to sell outside of state owned hotels and restaurants, however special lobster lunch/supper offers are plentiful for tourists. You may see turtle on menus in ''paladares'', but they are endangered and eating them is illegal. That an item is listed on a menu does not, however, mean it is available. Small street vendors typically sell * sandwiches * fruits (1 banana CUP1-2) * small pizzas (CUP10-20) handed in whatever clean paper is around (usually approximately a 15-20 cm round piece with some tomato sauce and few flakes of cheese. They are OK.) * ''refrescos'' (usually various juices) * spaghetti in tomato sauce * ice cream * cream cakes The quality varies from vendor to vendor. ===Where=== [[File:Street Vendor with Barbecued Pig - Santiago de Cuba - Cuba.jpg|thumb|[[Street food|Street vendor]] with barbecued pig]] The tourist areas of Havana and other large cities have many dining options. '''Paladares''', locally owned restaurants in private homes, are plentiful, even in the smaller towns. Seating is often limited, so you may need to arrive when they open, usually around 17:00-18:00. If you are staying in a [[casa particular]] ask your host for recommendations, as the quality of the food can vary substantially between paladares. Only eat in ones that have a printed menu with prices, otherwise you are very likely to pay two to three times as much as you should. Several have taken to printing two different menus, one with local prices and one with foreigner prices. Eating in paladares is legal, but if you are taken there by a Cuban, you may be charged extra in order to cover commission of the person who brought you. A supper will cost around ~US$7-10 per person. There are private restaurants that cater for Cubans and are only allowed to take CUP. You will recognise them by a board that states the daily offers and prices. A tasty serving of rice, vegetables, plantains, and pork or beef will cost around CUP30-50. Some places even sell it to you in a ''cajita'' ["little box" in English]. '''Restaurants''' are owned by the government and run by employees, and the food ranges from bland to spicy. Eating in state owned hotels and restaurants is significantly more expensive and compares with prices in many first world countries. An average supper with soup, dessert and a glass or two of wine could easily cost ~US$20-30 per person. In these establishments, the vast majority of the employees' income comes from tips (their monthly salary often being less than the cost of one meal), making it a friendly and welcome gesture to tip liberally for good service. In bigger towns you will also find some state-run restaurants which cater mainly to Cubans and accept local currency. Prices are extremely low (e.g. CUP10-15 for a sandwich and cooked meals for CUP30-60), but the quality of food, service and ambience is typically relatively low. Still, this may be an option if you are on a low budget or seeking an 'authentic' Cuban experience. If you choose to tip, do so in pesos as anything else would be an insult to staff. It is customary to tip 10-20% in restaurants and bars. A 10% service charge is often added to the bill. Most '''casas particulares''' serve their guests a large breakfast for around ~US$2-5 per person if requested (you can tell them what you want for breakfast). However, make sure you get value for money - often you can buy for much less money (in CUP) the same fruit, coffee bread/omelette, etc., out in the street that your casa particular owner will want to charge you 4 times more for just to present it to you in a more comfortable fashion. However, for money-savers, 'building' your own breakfast for CUP is quite easy. Every little village has sandwich shops where you can get a sandwich of ham, cheese or with omelette for CUP5-15 depending on the size. Most of them also sell Cuban coffee (sweet!) for CUP1-2 or a juice for CUP2 called 'refresco'. Some casas particulares may also serve guests large dinners for ~US$7-10 per person. Sometimes if you ask nicely, your casa particular owner may let you use their kitchen to prepare your own food - in fact, they are usually quite accommodating if for instance you have special dietary requirements, or young children etc. You can also find '''small street vendors''' selling a variety of foods. Many of these stores are run from people's living rooms, and buying from them is a good way to help provide some extra income to a Cuban family. While these meals are satisfying and cheap, long lines are common and the vendors are rarely in any rush to see everyone fed quickly. ==Drink== [[File:Siente el deseo de catar todas y cada una de las distintas fabricaciones de rones cubanos hasta el momento - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Cuban rums]] Bottled water is sold throughout the country where one litre will cost you around ~US$0.80-1.20. You can by a 5-L bottle for ~US$1.90 and transfer it to smaller ones. Cuban national cocktails include the ''Cuba Libre'' (rum and cola) and the ''Mojito'' (rum, lime, sugar, mint leaves, club soda and ice). If you request a rum in a small country restaurant do not be surprised if it is only available by the bottle. '''Havana Club''' is the national brand and the most popular. Expect to pay US$4 for three year old white rum or US$8 for seven year old dark rum. '''Cristal''' is a light beer and is available in "dollar" stores. Cubans prefer the '''Bucanero Fuerte''', which at 5.5% alcohol is a strong (hence the "fuerte") darker beer. Cristal and Bucanero are brewed by a joint venture with Labatts of Canada, whose beer is the only Cuban beer. A stronger version, '''Bucanero Max''' is also available - primarily available in Havana. There are also smaller brews, not available everywhere, such as Hatuey and Corona del Mar. These are sold in CUP. Similar to restaurants - there are two types of establishments you can go to drink in Cuba: '''Western-style bars''' with near-Western prices, a good selection of quality drinks (and sometimes food), nice decorations, semi-motivated staff and often live music, typically found around tourist hot-spots such as Old Havana and tourist hotels. Here you will mostly meet other tourists, expats and a few Cubans with access to hard currency, but do not expect a 'local' experience. The alternative is to seek out '''local neighborhood bars''' where you can choose from a quality, but limited, selection of drinks (mainly locally produced rum by the bottle, beer and soft drinks, very rarely will you be able to get cocktails such as mojitos), cigars of dubious and cigarettes of only slightly better quality, and sometimes snacks. Local bars are dirt-cheap. Local bar staff are state employees and paid a pittance. These bars are also a good way to meet locals who may even open up a bit and talk about their lives after a couple of drinks. Local bars are not that hard to find despite typically having no prominent signs displayed outside. Decoration is usually scant, and music often subdued. They make for a fascinating experience, especially if you make the effort to speak to some locals, and they provide a good insight into life of ordinary Cubans without access to hard currency. As a foreign visitor, you will be generally welcomed. '''Discussing politics over a drink''' is a tricky, and typically lose-lose proposition: speak negatively about the Cuban political system and you may put your Cuban drinking companions into a very difficult position as they may very well be informed on for hanging out with subversive foreigners. ==Sleep== ===Casas particulares=== [[File:Cuba casa particular.jpg|200px|thumb|View from a casa particular in Santiago de Cuba]] If you want to experience something of the real life of Cubans, the best places to stay are '''casas particulares''', which are private houses licensed to offer lodging services to foreigners. A ''casa particular'' is basically a private family establishment that provides paid lodging, usually on a short-term basis. This type of establishment would more usually be called a bed and breakfast or vacation rental in other countries. In general, under this term, you can find full apartments and houses, rooms inside people's homes, mini-apartments or rooms with separate entrance (studio or efficiency-type rooms). The business may be operated either as a primary occupation or as a secondary source of income, and the staff often consists of the house's owners and members of their family who live there. Most casas have air conditioning and private baths. Many have minibars stocked with water, beer and soft drinks; and televisions. The cost of minibar items is similar to that charged in a restaurant (~US$1-2 for water, ~US$2-3 for a beer). Some casas also have WiFi. Casas particulares are cheaper than hotels (average ~US$20-30/room high season; ~US$10-15 low season) and the food (breakfast ~US$4-5, dinner ~US$8-13) is almost always better than you would get in a hotel. Casas particulares are plentiful even in small towns; they are somewhat more expensive in Havana than elsewhere. Any service offered by a casa particular other than accommodation, such as driving you to the bus station, will be added to your bill, regardless of whether this is stated up front. Items such as bottled water supplied with your meal will also have a charge. ''Always'' make sure that you talk to the owner about what things will cost when you arrive to avoid unpleasant surprises later. These houses are under a lot of restrictions by the government, so make sure that you are staying at a legal "casa". A legal house will have a sticker on the front door (often a blue sign on a white background), you will notice these as you walk past houses. Upon arrival, the houseowner will need to take down your passport details and how long you will be staying for. Some Cubans do offer illegal accommodations and although they are cheaper, the quality of the food and service is generally lower. If found, the Cubans will risk a large fine and it is best to avoid illegal casas completely. If travelling around the island, it is recommended to ask the casa owners if they have friends or family in the city you are going to. There is a network of casas and the family will gladly organise for you to be met by their friends off the bus at your next destination. Because most ''casas particulares'' are small, rarely with room for more than about 5-6 guests, it is advisable for anyone wanting to stay at a bed and breakfast to make reservations well in advance of their travel date. Many casas particulares belong to associations, have a web presence, and are described in various books and travel guides. You can arrange your accommodation in advance, either by asking your host to recommend someone and by using a casa particular association (the party making the introduction will almost always receive a commission, which you end up paying as it will be included in the accommodation price). Some will let you book accommodation over the internet before your trip, and will go out of their way to arrange accommodation for you while you are there. You can make a reservation by calling ahead using either the casas phone or a public one. Alternatively, you can use a site specialised in vacation accommodation in Cuba like '''[http://www.casasdecuba-en.net/ Casas de Cuba]''' or '''[http://www.bbinnvinales.com/ BB Inn Vinales]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' that let you search a house that suits your needs, check the availability of rooms on the dates that interest you and confirm your booking. Since mid-2016, the US government has permitted [http://www.airbnb.com/ Airbnb] to list accommodations in Cuba. For the best rates just arrive in a place and knock on a door to see the room and ask for the price. If you do not like either of them go for the next door. Every city and every village has way too many casas for the few tourists that come. Due to the taxes the casa owners have to pay to the government the lowest price for a room is ~US$15 in high season; ~US$10 in low season. Some might ask you to have at least one meal at their casa to give you a cheap room price. If traveling by bus you will be sometimes welcomed by casa owners at the bus station that will present you with pictures of the room they offer. Those will most likely accept room rates of ~US$15, even breakfast for ~US$2 and dinner for ~US$5. Agree on a price and then go with them as all casas have almost the same standard. But beware of ''jineteros'' (hustlers) trying to lead you to a casa, where they will get a commission and you will be charged the extra. Make sure you talk to the casa owner. Cubans hosting foreigners for free is illegal, and they risk a large fine if caught. Some will bend the rules, but be cautious if you choose to take up the offer (e.g. do not walk out the front door if you see a police car nearby, especially if you look obviously foreign). In some Cuban cities and tourist resorts, like Varadero, Playa Santa Lucia and Guardalavaca, local authorities determined that ''casas particulares'' would represent a threat to the hotel industry, and passed some legislation placing regulations and limits on the industry forbidding the operation of these establishments. Accommodations may state that they provide wifi, but an internet token must be purchased. See "Connect" section. ===Hotels=== Most small cities and larger towns have at least one state-run hotel, which is often in a restored colonial building. The prices are US$25-100, depending on what you are getting. Resorts and high-end Havana hotels can be significantly more expensive. ==Learn== [[File:SB016 Universidad Havana 2.JPG|thumb|University of Havana]] Education is taken ''very seriously'' in Cuba, and many international organisations, including UNESCO and the World Bank, have praised the country for having one of the best educational systems in the world. It is mandatory for every Cuban citizen to attain an education, no matter what their circumstances are. The government spends on average 10-15% of Cuba's GDP on education, one of the highest rates in the world. Schools and universities are closely integrated in Cuban society. Absenteeism and dropping out of school are virtually underheard of and are frowned upon. Schoolteachers have the right to call the police on students who deliberately skip classes. The '''[http://www.uh.cu/ University of Havana]''' offers long- and short-term Spanish courses. If you do choose to study at the university, try to see if you can obtain a student "carne" which will enable you to benefit from the same advantages as Cuban students (museums at a 25th of the price, entrance to nightclubs full of mostly Cubans). If you want to take private classes or study Spanish in smaller groups, you can study in Havana, Trinidad or Santiago de Cuba. Cuban '''museums''' are plentiful, frequently open, and usually charge only ~US$1-2 for admission. You may get a guided tour from one of the staff members; even if you do not speak Spanish, this can be useful. They will generally make you check your bags, and charge a small fee for the privilege of taking pictures inside. ==Work== Living conditions in Cuba are more or less alright; education, healthcare, housing, and food are subsidised by the government. This privilege is not extended to non-Cubans. Generally speaking, it is ''extremely difficult'' for non-Cubans to find employment in Cuba. The Cuban job market is heavily regulated, Cuba is known for its extremely low intake of immigrants, and a number of jobs are legally off-limits to non-Cubans. The average official salary for Cubans is about US$15 per month. Non-Cubans can only obtain a business/work visa or a work permit through a Cuban business or a foreign business registered in Cuba. Business visas are generally for up to three months. Work permits are renewable annually. ==Stay safe== Cuba is a very safe country, mainly because the Cuban government severely punishes crime. Strict and prominent policing, combined with neighborhood-watch-style programs (known as the Committee for the Defense of the Revolution, or CDR) generally keep the streets safe from violent crime. Drug laws are '''incredibly harsh''' in Cuba, as are the laws against prostitution and the importation, distribution and production of pornography. === Politics === Political demonstrations against the government are rare. Criticism of the Cuban government, the Communist party, and figures of the revolution is '''not recommended'''; you never know who might be listening and your criticism might land you in hot water with the zero-tolerance Cuban justice system. === Authorities === Do not take photographs of policemen, soldiers, and other authority figures without their consent. The authorities may consider it as espionage. === Women travellers === Women receive a lot of attention from men, especially away from the more touristy centre of Havana. Avoiding cleavage and short skirts will lessen the attention but by no means stop it. Do not get annoyed by the whistles or hissing sounds, as Cuban women often acknowledge and welcome the attention. Acknowledging it too enthusiastically, however, will probably encourage the men. ===Scams=== Common scams include: *'''Renting a car''' in Cuba calls for your attention on every single peso you pay. One of the reported scams is referring to the '''cost of insurance''', and it is quite expensive as you may be charged at twice the real cost. The price of insurance depends only on the car model, but the clerk might start to explain the difference between two or three types of policies, at different costs (for the same car class). The more expensive one has full coverage (except for the radio and tires theft). If you choose the more expensive option, you are told that it is not possible to pay the full amount with a credit card. Nevertheless, it is possible to pay a part of it with credit card (exactly the cost of the less expensive one) and pay cash for the difference. You will not get any receipt, nor does this sum appear on the rental contract. This is the exact amount the scammer gets from you. *Real-looking discount cigars of dubious authenticity being offered by street touts. Quite often these are genuine articles which have been stolen or collected over a long period of time by cigar workers and are sold at substantial discount on legal and taxed cigars. If you are unable to distinguish genuine cigars then you should only buy from the official cigar dealers. Hotel doormen often offer untaxed (illegal) cigars, around ten times cheaper than taxed cigars a rule of thumb. There is a risk that customs will confiscate these on exit, although this will be unlikely for less than fifty cigars. *"Friendly" locals inviting tourists to bars for a drink or to a restaurant; the tourist will be charged two to three times the normal price, and the spoils split between the establishment and the "friend". In Central Havana, a running trick is a young local man or couple, on the pretext of practising English, invite tourists to attend a performance by "Buena Vista Social Club" (no, most of the members of BVSC have passed away and the group has not performed in Havana for many years) while suggesting to go to a nearby bar for a drink while waiting for the show to start. Some locals even demand a few pesos for their company. [[File:Cuba libre (6947741345).jpg|thumb|Taxi in Havana]] *Make the price absolutely clear before doing any business, especially if you are not a Spanish speaker. It is not uncommon to reach a destination with a taxi and be asked for much more money than agreed, on a pretext of misunderstanding such as CUP25 instead of CUP5. The advice is to write the price on a piece of paper and show it to the person. In Havana it is important to always be careful when using money. When taking a taxi, ask someone familiar with the system what the approximate fare should be, as many drivers will try to set an artificially high fare before departing. If in doubt, insist that they use the meter. You can almost be sure that any predetermined fare from the airport is higher than it should be, so insist on the meter. *Water is often sold around tourist areas. Sometimes these bottles have been filled with local tap water (which can be poisonous) and re-sealed. You can usually see this tampering on the bottle, but not always. In any case, tap water will taste markedly different to bottled water and should be avoided in all cases. In fact, real bottled water (same goes for canned soft drinks) is a luxury even to locals and costs about the same either in CUP (around CUP10) in stores, local or tourist ones alike. If you get one too cheaply, it's probably too good to be true. *Locals offer to swap money at a "local bank" where the natives can get the best rates and ask you to remain outside whilst they do the deal as your presence would drive the rate up. If you give them your money, you will never see them again. *Credit card scams are common, so money should only be withdrawn in reputable hotels or banks. Ideally, carry cash with you; US dollars, euros and British pounds are almost universally accepted (in order of popularity). *Some shop assistants have been known to take advantage of some foreigners when it comes to providing change: **Some have been known not to give change and go on serving the next customer, assuming the tourist will not be able to speak enough Spanish to question this. *Do not let your credit card out of your hands, and watch as the salesperson passes the card in the machine. If anything seems strange, do not sign. Merchants in small shops may take your card to an adjacent bank counter and use it to take out a cash advance. Look closely at your receipts, if the receipt indicates ''Venta'' and a dollar or CUP amount, this means that it has been passed as a cash advance (which will be kept by the dishonest employees). However, credit card facilities are generally so limited to non-existent in shops that it is customary and more practical to pay with cash. *''Jineteros''/''jineteras'' (hustlers) are a problem in larger cities, and will try to sell tourists anything, including restaurants, cigars, sex and drugs. This type of solicitation is illegal in Cuba and most will leave you alone if you ignore them or politely say no for fear of police attention. If you do find yourself in a situation with a more relentless jinetero, tell them that you have been in the country for several weeks, that you are a student at the university, and they will probably leave you alone. Many rely on tourists who are unfamiliar with the system and comparatively rich, so ideally you should try not to fit that part. Even if a tout gets only a few pesos from unsuspecting tourists a day, he or she will probably make as much as a doctor's monthly salary in just a week or two. ==Stay healthy== [[File:Bar de Salsa Suarez.jpg|thumb|Bar in [[Varadero]]]] Cuba is considered very healthy except for the '''[[water]]'''; even many Cubans boil their water. That said, some travelers drink untreated water without ill effect. The best solution is bottled water and lots of it, especially for visitors who are not used to the temperatures over 30°C/85°F. Bottled water (''agua de botella'') is easily found and costs between ~US$0.65-2 for a 1.5-L bottle, depending on the shop. The mineral count (total dissolved solids) of bottled water is quite high compared to elsewhere in the world, so if you are planning to visit Cuba for an extended period of time (e.g. as a student or on work permit), it might be a useful idea to bring a small jug/sports bottle water filter with a few cartridges along to further purify the water. Cuban milk is usually unpasteurized, and can make visitors sick. Additionally, tourists should be wary of vegetables washed in tap water. Meat sold on the streets (esp. "jamon") often even looks barely edible, but meat served in the casas is usually OK. Despite the warnings, most Cuban food is safe to eat and you do not need to be paranoid. The island is tropical and thus host to a number of '''diseases'''. Some recommend an aggressive program of inoculations when planning a trip to Cuba, but most travellers come with little or none. Hepatitis B and tetanus shots are recommended by most travel clinics. Hepatitis B is generally spread by direct blood or sexual contact, the inoculation course requires three injections over several weeks, followed by a blood test to determine if it actually worked; shorter courses are available. (Interestingly, the hepatitis B vaccine is produced in Cuba for worldwide use). Generally tetanus immunization is more important, since tetanus is a risk with any wound or cut, especially in a dirty, contaminated wound. '''HIV/AIDS''' infection is less than 0.1%, however, as always, you should exercise care and make sure you or your partner wears a condom should you become sexually active while in Cuba. Cuba has one of the highest number of doctors available per capita in the world (around one doctor for every 170 people), making doctors readily accessible throughout most of the island. Your hotel reception should be able to point you to the closest doctor. (So plentiful are doctors in Cuba, that it is not uncommon to see doctors selling paintings, books or other artwork to tourists at the flea market to make money to supplement their meager salaries.) Finding some medications is, however, often difficult. It is highly recommended to stock up on over-the-counter medications before heading to Cuba, as pharmacies lack many medications that westerners might expect to find, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and imodium due to the U.S. embargo. Do not attempt to import psychoactive drugs into Cuba. Havana also features a clinic (and emergency room) for foreigners, which offers extremely prompt service. Similar clinics are available in other large cities, such as Cienfuegos. Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, razors, tampons and condoms are also hard to come across and expensive, so stock up before you visit. Bigger cities, especially Havana, have very polluted air because of old cars and factories. This will cause respiratory conditions to some visitors. ====Police, fire and medical contact numbers==== Emergency numbers in Cuba are: * '''106''': National Revolutionary Police (Police department) * '''104''': SIUM (Ambulances services) * '''105''': Fire Department services. ==Respect== Compared to other countries in '''[[Latin America]]''', Cubans tend to be straightforward and have a preference for getting to the point. This said, Cubans generally take measures to be polite and courteous in conversations. Cubans are generally friendly and helpful people. They make about US$15 a month: if they can help you, they probably will, but they may expect you to return the favor. If you are invited into a Cuban's home for supper, take the invitation. You will really be treated like a guest of honor. It is a great way to get a feel for the culture. Of course, ordinary Cubans are not permitted to host this type of event, but it goes on as a matter of course. Avoid having political discussions or inquiring more about local politics; although political discourse has been a lot more open than before, political discussions can make Cubans uncomfortable and suspicious about your intentions. Cubans abroad might be more open to having political discussions. Tourists are considered being "walking wallets" by many locals working in tourism (esp. taxi drivers and merchandise sellers); if you aren't proficient in Spanish, be prepared to constantly say "no quiero", "no hablo español", or variations thereof. All of your actions may be projected onto tourists in general - consider this, when you are asked for shampoo and soap by the locals (because they were told that tourists leave those products behind when going back home). One way to help local Cubans is by staying in [[casa particular|casas particulares]] and eating in paladares or private restaurants and buying from street vendors. While free enterprise is usually banned, several years ago the government began selling expensive licenses to individuals wishing to open up rooms for rent in their houses, or set up a few tables on their porch and cook out of their kitchens. Not only are the licenses very expensive but the fees must be paid monthly regardless of income, leaving those less fortunate the possibility of ''losing'' money. Not only is it more interesting to stay with locals and eat in their homes, you're directly benefiting them in one of the few ways possible. Traditionally Cuba is Catholic, but the government has often cracked down on demonstrations of faith. However, it has been less frowned-upon since Pope John Paul II's visit, and there are more important issues to deal with. Other religions in Cuba are hybrid religions, mixing elements of Catholicism with others of traditional African religions. The most common one is called "Santeria" and their priests can be recognised by the full white regalia with bead necklaces that they wear. Women going through the process to become priests are not allowed (among other things) to touch other people, so if your casa owner is distant and dressed all in white, do not be too surprised. There are many museums in Cuba (especially in the Southern cities like [[Santiago de Cuba]]) which depict the history and traditions of Santeria. ==Connect== Cuba is, by design, one of the most expensive and difficult places in which to communicate. ===Internet=== {{infobox|Top Tip for Internet in Cuba|As internet is not readily available in Cuba, it is best to prepare for a life offline. This includes downloading bus schedules, addresses of any hotels booked and downloading Wikivoyage for offline. The latter can be achieved by downloading the PDFs to the left for each article, or getting [http://osmand.net/ OsmAnd], which has Wikivoyage included as download option in their app.}} The Internet is characterised by a low number of connections, limited bandwidth, censorship, and high cost. Ordinary Cubans had access to Internet from home by 2017 and by 3G wireless by 2018, but the cost remains prohibitive for many (US$7-30/month for 600MB-4GB of mobile data, when most Cubans earn US$30-50/month). [[File:WiFi Internet Access Havanna.JPG|thumb|A sight to be seen, tourists and locals outside a hotel accessing the WiFi]] =====Finding WiFi===== Internet connectivity is provided by the state telecommunication company ''ETESCA'' (under the brand name ''Nauta)'' and is available in many public squares and parks (even in many small towns all across the country), airports, upmarket hotels and government communication centres. Finding an upmarket hotel or a government communications centre in major towns is fairly easy as you will see lots of locals and tourists on their phones and laptops on the street accessing the WiFi. As the free WiFi is a fairly new system, it has not spread across the whole island. If visiting small, non-tourist towns, do not expect there to be an internet communication centre. In the evening between 20:00 and 22:00 the internet tends to be rather slow as everyone is trying to connect. =====Pre-paid scratch card===== Before you can connect to some WiFis, you will need to purchase a pre-paid scratch card. The primary way of purchasing a card is at the government communication centre which bares the brand name ETESCA. The cost of a 1-hr scratch card is ~US$2, there also exists a 5-hr scratch card for ~US$10. If you wish to purchase more than one, bring photo identification as the staff member will need to take down your details in order for them to do so. Queues at the centre tend to be quite lengthy and move fairly slowly. You can also purchase a Nauta internet card at an upmarket hotel. The price of these cards vary from hotel to hotel and can be anything from cost price (~US$2) with the purchase of a drink at the bar to upwards of ~US$8. Alternatively, there are also unofficial vendors either on the street or in small discreet shops selling the same Nauta internet cards. Prices for these cards are at a premium compared to the communication centre however almost all will accept ~US$3 after a little bargaining. Once you have purchased the card, it is simply a matter of connecting to the hotspot, scratching your card to reveal the username and password and entering these into the Nauta login screen (which should automatically appear). If the log-in screen does not appear automatically (common on some phones and laptops), enter ''1.1.1.1'' into your browser and the Nauta screen will appear. Once the hour is complete, the internet will stop working and you will need to enter the username and password of a fresh card. If you do not want to use the full hour of the card, be sure to end your session. This can be done by entering ''1.1.1.1'' into your browser and clicking the end session button. ===Phone=== The country code for Cuba is '''53'''. The emergency number is 116. The information number is 113. To use your mobile phone in Cuba, you will need to have a GSM phone operating at 900 MHz (or quad-band world phone). If you plan on using international roaming, be sure to check with your phone company as most providers do not offer roaming in Cuba. Alternatively, you can buy a SIM card for ~US$111, plus your prepaid minutes. If you do not have a phone that operates at 900 MHz, you can rent a phone at several stores in Havana, including one in the airport. The rates are ~US$9/day (~US$6 for the phone and ~US$3 for the SIM card), plus about ~US$0.36 a minute for prepaid cards. If you're planning on being in Cuba for more than two weeks, you can bring a phone, buy a SIM card and prepaid minutes, use it, then give the phone to a Cuban friend when you leave. Mobile phones are among the most desired items for Cubans (bring a case for the phone too, they are very fussy about keeping their phones scratch-free). You will have to go to a mobile phone store with your friend and sign a paper to give the phone to your friend. Do not give your friend an unlimited plan that charges to your credit card! If you do use international roaming, try to avoid sending SMSs to local Cubans. They are likely to feel obliged to reply, which will be very expensive for them. ===News=== * '''Granma''' &ndash; The official newspaper of the Communist Party of Cuba. An international version, containing different content to the version published for Cubans, is available in English as well as some other languages. It has a [http://www.granma.cu/ daily edition] and an [http://en.granma.cu/ English-language version]. * '''[http://www.juventudrebelde.cu Juventud Rebelde]''' (''Rebel Youth'') &ndash; The official periodical of Cuba's Union of Young Communists is also available in English. * '''The Havana Reporter'''' &ndash; An exclusively English-language newspaper published by Prensa Latina is available from the Varadero post office. It costs ~US$1. * '''[http://www.tvcubana.icrt.cu/ Cubavision]''' &ndash; The national television station. * '''[http://www.radioreloj.cu Radio Reloj]''' &ndash; Broadcasts news 24 hours and states the time every minute on the minute &mdash; ''dos cuarenta y dos minutos''... * '''[http://radiohc.cu Radio Havana Cuba]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' &ndash; A multi-language shortwave radio station * '''[http://www.havanatimes.org Havana Times]''' &ndash; Photos, News Briefs and Features from Havana, Cuba. * '''[http://www.cubaheadlines.com Cuba Headlines]''' &ndash; Cuba News Headlines. Cuban Daily News | Cuba News, Articles and Daily Information. * '''[http://14ymedio.com/ 14ymedio]''' &ndash; The first independent digital media outlet, some articles are also translated into [https://translatingcuba.com/category/authors/14ymedio/ English]. ===Television=== If you're staying at a hotel or casa particular, it's likely there will be a television, and watching Cuban television is a good place to observe Cuba's unique mix of vibrant culture, sports and controversial politics. The Cuban telenovelas are one of the state's key instruments for addressing sexual taboos and educating young people about AIDS, for example. The locally produced cartoons are most interesting and uniquely Cuban. They range from abstract and artsy to informative to entertaining. The most famous of the genre is the children's program ''Elpidio Valdés'', which chronicles the adventures of a band of rebels in the 19th-century revolt against the Spanish. The mix of cartoon slapstick humor and images of violent revolution (dashing revolutionaries stealing rifles, blowing up Spanish forts, and sticking pistols into the mouths of goofy Spanish generals) in a program geared towards children is simultaneously delightful and disturbing. There are classes under the heading ''Universidad Para Todos'' (University for Everybody) with the purpose to teach Cubans subjects like mathematics and grammar through the television. Also one of the channels is called the "Educational Channel" (''Canal Educativo''). {{usablecountry}} {{isPartOf|Caribbean}} {{Geo|22|-79.5|zoom=7}} {{related|Americans_in_Cuba}} 517vqw14qcrhqhpfityqhoq38r5dpn6 0 9147 5289068 5288893 2026-06-07T14:31:08Z Pashley 1822 /* The technical side */ 5289068 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|D day banner.jpg|ftt=yes|caption=American 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One) wading onto Omaha Beach}} The [https://en.normandie-tourisme.fr/discover/history/d-day-and-the-battle-of-normandy/ '''D-Day Beaches'''] are in the [[Calvados]] and [[Manche]] departments of [[Normandy]], [[France]]. They were the landing places for the Allied invasion of western Europe during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]]. An excellent time to visit is on the June 6th anniversary when there are numerous memorial ceremonies to mark the occasion. A large number of [[reenactment]] groups attend, adding pageantry and atmosphere. The church bells ring in the towns to celebrate the anniversary of their liberation. The French people will be happy to see you - these people remember, and the welcome will be warm. It has been a long time since 1944 and not many of the old soldiers survive, but those that do often return to these beaches on June 6th. For the 70th anniversary in 2014, 90-year-old Royal Navy veteran Bernard Jordan was denied permission to leave his nursing home because of his health; he snuck out and got on a ferry to France anyway. Two elderly paratroopers, a 93-year-old American and an 89-year-old Briton, jumped into France that day as they had 70 years earlier. ==Understand== : ''See [[World War II in Europe]] for context.'' On 6 June 1944 (D-Day), the long-awaited invasion of Northwest Europe (Operation Overlord) began with Allied landings on the coast of [[Normandy]] (Operation Neptune). [[Image:Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Reflection on D-Day.jpg|thumb|300px|American troops going in<br/>The high ground visible here made the landing on Omaha Beach especially difficult]] The task was formidable, for the Germans had turned the coastlininto an interlinked series of strongpoints with artillery, machine guns, pillboxes, barbed wire, land mines, and beach obstacles. Germany had 50 divisions in northern [[France]] and the [[low countries|Low Countries]], including at least a dozen in position to immediately be used against this invasion. Following an extensive air and sea bombardment of the assault areas, the Allies launched a simultaneous landing of U.S., British and Canadian forces. About 160,000 ground troops landed that day, roughly half American and half Commonwealth. About 4,000 ships, 11,000 planes, and many thousands of sailors and airmen also took part in the operation. Overall commander of Allied forces in Europe was the American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who would later become the country's president, while the British General Bernard Montgomery was in charge of the ground forces in Normandy once they landed. On the German side, General Erwin Rommel was in charge of coastal defenses while Field Marshall Gerd von Rundstedt had overall command in the region. This was the largest seaborne invasion in history and an important Allied victory, though the costs in both lives and material were enormous. ===The landings=== {{quote|The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.|author=General Dwight D. Eisenhower}} Just after midnight 24,000 men came in by parachute and glider on the flanks, to secure key points. Then the main seaborne landings on five separate beaches began at dawn. East-to-west, the attacks were: [[File:Pegasus_Bridge_1944.jpg|right|thumb|Pegasus Bridge]] * The British 6th Airborne, with one Canadian battalion, on the left flank near [[Caen]] ** {{see | name=Mémorial Pégasus | alt= | url=https://musee.memorial-pegasus.com/en/ | email= | address=av du Major Howard, 14860 Ranville | lat=49.242090 | long=-0.273750 | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 78 19 44 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€7.50 | wikipedia=Memorial Pegasus | image=Memorial Pegasus - Entrée du musée.jpg | wikidata=Q6815492 | content=The capture of Pegasus Bridge was a remarkable achievement of the Glider Pilot regiment and the Sixth British Airborne. The story is well covered in the museum where exhibits include the original Pégasus Bridge and a Horsa Glider. Several monuments to the Sixth British Airborne are beside the bridge. }} * {{listing | name=Sword Beach | alt=British | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2988 | long=-0.3055 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1138519| wikipedia=Sword Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Juno Beach | alt=Canadian | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.332 | long=-0.399 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q832409| wikipedia=Juno Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Gold Beach | alt=British | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.346 | long=-0.554 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q745883| wikipedia=Gold Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Omaha Beach | alt=American | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.3720 | long=-0.8836 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q464257| wikipedia=Omaha Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Utah Beach | alt=American | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.415402777 | long=-1.174647222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q757273| wikipedia=Utah Beach | content= }} * The US 82nd and 101st Airborne, on the right flank around [[Sainte-Mère-Église]] Every beach has monuments and museums; see the [[#Beaches|Beaches]] section below for details. [[Image:D-day allied assault routes.jpg|thumb|300px|The main assault routes]] When the seaborne units began to land, the allied soldiers stormed the beaches against strong opposition, despite mines and obstacles. They raced across open beaches swept with machine gun fire and stormed the German gun positions. In fierce hand-to-hand fighting, they fought their way into the towns and hills and then advanced inland. Casualties were heavy in all areas and on both sides, though initially the Germans in their fortified positions had lighter losses than the Allies. ''“As we near the edge of the water we spread out. Other craft have grounded further along the beach. We are now abreast of them. They are disembarking with all types of material about their person, just as helpless as myself to shoot back the beach defenders. Some of the boys go down at the water's edge for a breather, but they come under direct machine-gun fire which criss-crosses the whole beach. Thank Heaven! "'' &ndash; <small>John Robson, [https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/discoveries/12-incredible-d-day-stories1 Hull Daily Mail]</small> By the end of the day the 3rd British Division was within three miles of Caen, the 3rd Canadian Division was well established on its intermediate objectives and the 50th British Division was only two miles from Bayeux. In the American zone, the 4th Division had established a 4-mile deep penetration inland and was within reach of Ste-Mere-Eglise, where the 82nd had fought throughout the night. At Omaha Beach the Germans had an advantage of terrain from the bluffs above the landing sites, but there too beachheads had been established. It was a magnificent accomplishment; the formidable Atlantic Wall had been successfully breached. By the end of D-Day, the Allies had landed more than 150,000 troops in France by sea and air, 6,000 vehicles including 900 tanks, 600 guns, and about 4,000 tons of supplies and, astonishingly, they had achieved complete surprise in doing it. More soldiers and supplies were pouring ashore to continue the advance; by early July the Allies had over a million men in France, and in August the total reached two million. ===Other allies=== The main invading force was American, British and Canadian, but several other allies had observers present or were involved in other ways. The captive nations of Europe contributed significantly to their own liberation; they all (even Germany) had resistance movements, and several also had more formal forces involved; on D-Day there were Free French on the beaches, and Norwegian, Dutch and Polish Navy ships offshore. A Polish armoured division fought as part of the Canadian army in Normandy. From D-Day through all the fighting in France, Belgium and Holland, the resistance disrupted both German communications and their efforts to move urgently-needed reinforcements and supplies. On D-Day, Free French paratroopers were dropped in [[Brittany]] (the region west of Normandy) to help with that; their success was a factor in the American victories on the [[#Cotentin Peninsula|Cotentin Peninsula]] shortly after D-Day and in Brittany later. By the time of this war the [[British Empire]] was far past its peak, but it was still a force to be reckoned with. On D-Day about half the landing force were British or Canadian, and the Empire made contributions beyond that. Ships of the New Zealand merchant marine delivered troops and British-based squadrons of Commonwealth air forces were in action along with the RAF and USAF. Also, every branch of the British services included personnel from other countries of the Empire. ===Towns=== The usual bases for visits to the beaches are either Caen or Bayeux; all the beaches are easily reached from either, though both are a bit inland not right on the beaches. [[Caen]] is the main city of the department of [[Calvados]], and the second most important city in Normandy after Rouen; it has various attractions and excellent shopping. It is about 15&nbsp;km (10 miles) from the coast. * {{see | name=Mémorial de Caen | alt= | url=http://www.memorial-caen.fr/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mémorial de Caen | wikidata=Q390677 | content=This museum offers daily tours of the beaches and shows some good films of both the landings and the rest of the [[#Normandy_campaign|campaign in Normandy]]. }} [[Bayeux]] is a smaller town, closer to the coast and to the center of the invasion landing area. It is easy to get in and out of, and convenient for visiting the [[#Omaha Beach|Omaha]], [[#Gold Beach|Gold]] and [[#Juno Beach|Juno]] beach sectors. It has excellent restaurants and shops with an interesting pedestrian section. * {{see | name=Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie | alt=Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum | url= | email= | address=boul Fabian Ware, 14400 Bayeux | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 51 46 90 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3329287 | content=This museum offers a chronological presentation of the events of the Battle of Normandy along with an exhibition of equipment, small arms, weapons and uniforms, films, mementos and slides. English and French. Outside: German "Marder" anti-tank vehicle, Sherman Tank, American tank destroyer, and a British "crocodile" flame-throwing tank. Inside: American self-propelled 105 mm howitzer, Radio truck, armored bulldozer, American quad-50 caliber anti-aircraft gun (aka "meat chopper"), and several other large weapons. One of the best D-Day museums to offer a balance of artifacts on the one hand together with explanations and historical context on the other. }} * {{see | name=Musée Mémorial du General de Gaulle | alt=General de Gaulle Memorial | url= | email= | address=10, rue Bourbesneur, 14400 Bayeux | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 92 45 55 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the former Governor's House, this museum is dedicated to the numerous visits made by the general to Bayeux and in particular, the two important speeches delivered on 14 June 1944 and 16 June 1946. Film archives, photos, manuscripts, documents and memorabilia. }} There are other choices. * [[Ouistreham]] is on the coast at the eastern end of the landing area, on [[#Sword Beach|Sword Beach]], and may be convenient because it has a ferry from [[Portsmouth]]. * [[Arromanches-les-Bains]] is on the coast near the center, on [[#Gold Beach|Gold Beach]], and was one site where a "mulberry harbour" (artificial port) was built shortly after D-Day. * [[Sainte-Mère-Église]] is to the west, inland of [[#Utah Beach|Utah Beach]]; American paratroopers were dropped in the area a few hours before the seaborne invasion and fought a fierce battle in and around the town. The area has many other villages; most are quite picturesque and are able to accommodate tourists. One could also stay in one of the towns outside the actual landing area where an important battle was fought in the weeks after D Day. See the [[#Normandy_campaign|Normandy campaign]] section below for details. Almost every town in this area was damaged during the war; some &mdash; such as [[Caen]], [[Saint-Lô]], [[Vire]] and [[Falaise]] &mdash; were mostly destroyed. However, they have all long since been rebuilt. [[Bayeux]] was fortunately undamaged and so still retains the Medieval character. ===Climate=== Normandy has a temperate-zone maritime climate. The summers are warm and winters are mild. Rain however is a part of the climate all year round, winter seeing more rain than summer. The ongoing rain isn't enough to spoil a vacation most of the time and it does have a benefit, the nature is incredibly lush and green. Winter does see the occasional snow and frost as well, but in general the climate is pretty moderate in winter. Summers are a little warmer than in southern Britain with up to 8 hours of sunshine per day. Cyclists love the region because it is not nearly as hot as most other parts of France and can be more compared to southern England than inland France. Either way, sunscreen and a hat are necessary; even if it doesn't feel as hot as the rest of France, the sun is still beating down with force! ==Get in== Normandy is easily reachable from Paris, either by car (2 to 3 hours drive) or by train (2 hours from [[Paris]] St Lazare station to [[Caen]] central station). Alternatively, a ferry across the channel will take you in just over three hours from [[Portsmouth]] to [[Ouistreham]], the easternmost D-Day target, an ideal starting point. [[Portsmouth]] was one of the ports from which the invasion was launched and has a [https://theddaystory.com/ D-Day Museum]. Other ferries go to [[Cherbourg]] and [[Le Havre]], nearby though not in the actual landing area. Cherbourg is a major city and was liberated by the Americans in late June; see [[#Cotentin_Peninsula|Contentin Peninsula]] below. Le Havre is a smaller town and further from the beaches; it was a German naval base, mainly for torpedo boats. It was liberated by a British and Canadian force in early September after some of the heaviest bombing of the war and a fierce fight on the ground. Caen also has an airport, near the village of [[Carpiquet]] west of the city. Control of the airfield was fiercely contested in the weeks after D-Day. ==Get around== Tour the [[#Beaches|beaches and battlefields]], see the various museums and [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] throughout the area, and visit the seaside villages and towns. Independent travel either by car or using public transport is possible. {{Mapframe|49.37|-0.88|zoom=9|width=520|height=560|layer=M|lang=en}} Local tourist information offices provide a leaflet (in English) that lists key visitor attractions, and has details of seven route itineraries which are also signposted on the road network. ===By car=== Car rental in Normandy can be arranged through several international chains including Avis, Budget, Eurocar, and Hertz. Cars can be picked up in Caen. Driving in France is on the right-hand side of the road and all distance and speed measurements are in km. ===Bus=== Bus routes in Normandy with services between Caen and Bayeux, Bayeux and Ouistreham, and Bayeux to Grandcamp. These cover most of the main landing beaches. All the routes are operated by [http://www.busverts.fr/ Bus Verts du Calvados] {{phone|09 70 83 00 14 (non-geographic number)}}, and free timetables can be acquired from the main tourist offices. From Bayeux train station, you can catch a bus to some of the D-Day beaches. On the bus website there is a map of the bus route to the D-Day beaches. Bus 70 takes you to Omaha beach, the American cemetery, and to Pointe Du Hoc. Bus 74 takes you to Arromanches Beach, the location of the Mulberry harbors. According to Wikipedia: "Omaha beach is 5 miles (8 km) long, from east of Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to west of Vierville-sur-Mer" and these villages are accessible via Bus 70. Buses are few and far between, so take the few number of buses into account. Also, buses do not run when there is heavy snow, so check the bus website beforehand during snow season. In July and August Nomad operates [https://nomad.normandie.fr/lignes-de-cars/seasonal-route-125-en ligne 125]{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} every day between Grandcamp-Maisy and Courseulles-sur-Mer via [[Arromanches-les-Bains]], Colleville-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer and Port-en-Bessin. It serves many sites and tourist attractions along the coast, including beaches, shops and museums. There are connections with routes 101, 120 and 121, which have special summer timetables. ===Bicycle=== Bike tours are very popular in France and biking is an excellent way of visiting the battlefields. You can rent bicycles at most major towns and railway stations in France. On D-Day, some of the invading troops used bicycles; see the photos below of British troops at [[#Sword Beach|Lion-sur-Mer]] and Canadians at [[#Juno Beach|Juno Beach]]. ===Guided tours=== Guided tours including transport are available; most travel agents in the area and many of the hotels can arrange these if required. In [[Caen]] or [[Bayeux]], some companies offer half-day or full-day guided tours to the battlefields with English-speaking guides. * [http://www.normandy-sightseeing-tours.com/ Normandy Sightseeing Tours] offers tours from Bayeux to all five landing beaches and beyond. They use 8-seat vans, for smaller groups and a better experience. The guides are French and mostly locals from Normandy, all English-speaking. * [http://larougerietours.co.uk/index.html La Rouge Tours] is one example of tours led by professional Battlefield Guides, mostly conducted by former servicemen. The [http://www.memorial-caen.fr/ Memorial de Caen] museum also conducts daily tours of the beaches. ==Beaches== Now more than 80 years after D-Day, the Normandy coastline is peaceful with lovely seaside towns and picturesque beaches. Many of the towns have names of the form something-sur-mer; ''sur-mer'' is French for "on the sea". Behind the coast is an old-fashioned farming landscape of grain fields, cattle and pastures, hedges and farmhouses. :"Take time to stroll on the beaches and through the villages and to drive country lanes that are once again regulated by rural rhythms, just as if they’d never been devastated at all. It's pretty and poignant, and here’s a strange thing, it brings out the best in people. There’s respect in the air and a common bond between visitors. Folk behave well, smile and chat more easily than usual."<br/>Anthony Peregrine, ''The Sunday Times''. However, the memories of war and D-Day are engrained in the landscape. Along the 80-km (50-mile) D-Day invasion coast there are the remains of German gun emplacements and bunkers, while war memorials and monuments mark where the allied forces landed. Inland, there are monuments in almost every village and at every bend in the road, for there is barely a square yard that wasn’t fought over. Along the coast and inland there are numerous D-Day related museums. Only by visiting do you get a proper idea of the vastness of the enterprise. The following description of the beaches is organized in an east-to-west order, so that it can be used to plan a driving or biking tour along the coast. The length of a tour depends on how many sites and museums a person decides to visit. Enthusiasts could spend several weeks, but two or three days are enough to cover the major sites. A good starting point is to get an orientation to the area and the history of D-Day at either the [http://normandy.memorial-caen.com/ Mémorial de Caen] or Musée du Débarquement (The Landing Museum) in Arromanches, and from there set out to explore. The beaches are still known today by their D-Day code names. ===Sword Beach=== [[File:Monument au commando Kieffer.jpg|thumb|Kieffer monument]] [[File:D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944 B5040.jpg|thumb|British troops at Lion-sur-Mer]] Sword beach, the most easterly of the five beaches, stretches from [[Ouistreham]] to Luc-sur-Mer. The British 3rd Infantry Division landed on the 4&nbsp;km (2½-miles) of beach between Ouistreham and Lion-sur-mer. The 41st Royal Marine Commando landed at Lion-sur-Mer, while the N°4 British Commando landed at Ouistreham. Integrated with the N°4 British Commando were 177 Frenchmen of the 1st Battalion of Fusiliers Marins Commandos who were granted the honor to set foot on Normandy soil in the first wave. On the eastern flank of Sword beach, the Sixth British Airborne had parachuted in the early morning hours of June 6th to seize bridges over the River Orne and Caen canal, silence gun batteries and secure the eastern flank of the D-Day beaches. A ''coup de main'' attack captured Pegasus and Horsa bridges to ensure access to the high ground overlooking Sword was secured. The Germans fought hard on all beaches, but Sword was the only one where they were able to mount a counter-attack with an armoured division on D-Day itself. This caused heavy casualties and stopped the British advance for a time. * {{see | name=Musée de la Batterie de Merville | alt= | url= | email= | address=Place du 9ème Bataillon, 14810 Merville-Franceville | lat= | long= | directions=In the Merville coastal battery casemate | phone=+33 2 31 91 47 53 | fax= | hours= | price=€6.50 | content=The museum retraces the operations of the British Sixth Airborne. }} * {{see | name=Site D’Ouistreham | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This beautiful seaside resort town has a legacy of fortifications, memorials, museums and military cemeteries, that stand at ease between beach hotels, fine stretches of sand, breezy cliffs and postcard-picturesque fishing harbours. There are several monuments in the town including the Free French monument, Royal Navy and Royal Marines monument, 13th/18th Royal Hussars monument, and N°4 Commando plaques. The Kieffer monument stands atop a German bunker and is named for the Commando Lieutenant who led the attack that took it. }} * {{see | name=Musée Nr 4 Commando | alt=N° 4 Commando Museum | url= | email= | address=Place Alfred Thomas, 14150 Ouistreham | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 96 63 10 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In this museum one can see scale models, weapons, and uniforms to retrace the story of the Franco-British Commandos who landed on Sword Beach.}} * {{see | name=Musée du Mur de L’Atlantique | alt=Atlantic Wall Museum | url=http://www.musee-grand-bunker.com | email= | address=av du 6 Juin, 14150 Ouistreham | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 97 28 69 | fax= | hours= | price=€7 | content=In a former artillery range-finding post on the Atlantic Wall, this 17 m high concrete tower is the only one of its kind and has been restored and re-equipped to its original state.}} * {{see | name=Site de Lion-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments include the Liberation monument, Royal Engineers Corps monument, and 41st Royal Marine Commando stele.}} * {{see | name=Site de Colleville-Montgomery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A plaque is located on the Hillman Battery main blockhouse in memory of the 1st Battalion the Suffolk Regiment soldiers. There is also a General Montgomery statue and the Provisional Cemetery, Kieffer and Montgomery monument.}} * {{see | name=Site D’Hermanville | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments in the area include 3rd Infantry Division and South Lancashire monument, Royal Artillery monument, Allied headquarters and Field hospital plaques, and Allied Navy sailors monument. The British Cemetery Hermanville-sur-Mer, where 1,003 soldiers rest is close to Hermanville-sur-Mer.}} * {{see | name=Musée Du Radar | alt=Radar Museum | url= | email= | address=Route de Basly 14440 Douvres la Délivrande | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 06 06 45 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the site of a German fortified radar base, the museum explains the evolution and operation of radar. Outside one can observe a German radar Würzburg.}} There are two Commonwealth cemeteries near this beach; see the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section for details. ===Juno Beach=== [[File:Follow-up waves of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade disembarking with bicycles from landing craft onto 'Nan White' sector of Juno Beach at Bernieres-sur-Mer, 6 June 1944. A23938.jpg|thumb|Second-wave Canadians at Bernières, bringing bicycles to move inland quickly]] Juno beach is five miles wide and includes the towns of St. Aubin-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer and Courseulles-sur-Mer. The Canadian 3rd Infantry Division and 2nd Armoured Brigade landed here and fought their way across the beaches and into the towns. The No. 48 Royal Marine Commando secured the left flank at Langrune-sur-Mer. The coastline bristled with guns, concrete emplacements, pillboxes, fields of barbed wire and mines. The opposition the Canadians faced as they landed was stronger than at any other beach except Omaha. * {{see | name=Site de Langrune-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Langrune-sur-Mer | content=In the town center, on the sea front is the 48th Royal Marine Commando monument. In the entrance hall of the city hall there is a plaque in memory of the friendship between the 48th Royal Marines Commando veterans and the citizens of Langrune-sur-Mer. }} * {{see | name=Site de Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.332427 | long=-0.394341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Calvados | content=A 50-mm gun casement has been preserved at Place du Canada. There are stone memorials to the North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment, Fort Garry Horse, and 48th Royal Marine Commando here. }} [[File:Bernieres-sur-mer-monument-debarquement.jpg|right|thumb|D-Day Memorial, near Bernières-sur-Mer, Juno Beach]] * {{see | name=Site de Bernières-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.335400 | long=-0.422858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This pretty seaside village is distinguished by its church with a 13th century bell tower and 67 m (220 ft) spire. La Maison Queen's Own Rifles of Canada commemorates the men of this regiment. The house is one of the famous houses on the beach as it appeared in many newsreels and official photos. Memorials to the Queen's Own Rifles, Le Regiment de la Chaudière, and Fort Garry Horse are by a German bunker at La Place du Canada. There is an excellent view of the beach from the bunker position and you can imagine what it must have been like when 800 men of the Queens's Own Rifles stormed ashore here as the lead wave of the dramatic D-Day assault. There are also the North Nova Scotia Highlanders plaque and Journalists HQ plaque. There is a walkway on the seawall that makes for a pleasant stroll along the ocean. If you walk east along the seawall about ½ km, you can see the house that appears in the background on the famous film footage showing the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada storming the beach on D-Day. }} [[File:Charcourseullessurmer.jpg|right|thumb|Sherman Duplex Drive tank]] * {{see | name=Site de Courseulles-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=In the Courseulles-sur-Mer town centre, on the sea front there is a Sherman Duplex Drive (DD) tank on display. These tanks were partly amphibious, capable of swimming ashore from their landing craft; the soldiers interpreted "DD" as "Donald Duck". This tank was recovered in 1970 from the sea and restored. Badges of regimental units who fought in the area are welded to it.<br/>Monuments in the area include the Royal Winnipeg Rifles monument, Regina Rifles Regiment stele, Canadian Scottish Regiment stele, Royal Engineers plaque, and the Liberation and De Gaulle monument.<br/>The Croix de Lorraine monument commemorates the return of General de Gaulle to France. }} * {{see | name=Centre Juno Beach | alt=Juno Beach Centre | url=http://www.junobeach.org/ | email= | address=voie des Français Libres, 14470 Courseulles-sur-Mer | lat=49.336389 | long=-0.461667 | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 37 32 17 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€7 | wikipedia=Juno Beach Centre | wikidata=Q12060923 | content=The Juno Beach Centre presents Canada's role in military operations and the war effort on the home front in World War II. Film, audio and displays bring pre-war and wartime Canada alive, as well as covering the fighting experiences. Juno Park at the front of the centre has walkways with interpretation panels, a preserved German bunker, and a path leading to the beach. There is little development here, so nothing interrupts your contemplation of beach and ocean. You can imagine the sands littered with mines-on-sticks, spiky metal “hedgehogs”, barbed wire and other barbarisms intended to rip the heart out of landing craft and the 14,000 Canadians that landed in this area. }} * {{see | name=Site de Graye-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments include the Liberation monument, Churchill "One Charlie" tank, breakthrough plaque, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, and 1st Canadian Scottish plaque, Canadian plaque, and Inns of Court monument. }} There is a Canadian cemetery near this beach; see the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section. ''Star Trek'' enthusiasts may be interested to know that James Doonan &mdash; the actor who played Scotty in the original series &mdash; was a Canadian officer who was wounded on this beach. ===Gold Beach=== Gold beach is more than 5 miles wide and includes the towns of La Rivière, Le Hamel and [[Arromanches-les-Bains]]. The British 50th Infantry Division and 8th Armoured Brigade landed here. The 47th Royal Marine Commando landed on the western flank with the objective to take Port-en-Bessin. * {{see | name=Musée America Gold Beach | alt=America Gold Beach Museum | url= | email= | address=2, Place Amiral Byrd, 14114 Ver-sur-Mer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 22 58 58 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum recounts the 1st airmail flight between the USA and France, together with a retrospective of the D-Day Landing and the British beachhead on Gold Beach.}} [[File:Arromanches-mulberry-3.jpg|right|thumb|Gold Beach overlooking Arromanches, site of the Mulberry harbour]] * {{see | name=Arromanches 360 | alt= | url=http://www.arromanches360.com | email= | address=Chemin du Calvaire, 14117 Arromanches | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 22 30 30 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The film ''The Price Of Freedom'' impressively mixes archived film from June 1944 with present day pictures and is presented on 9 screens in a circular theater.}} * {{see | name=Mulberry harbour | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=At [[Arromanches]], you’re looking down a stretch of Gold Beach and site of the Mulberry harbour. The invasion needed a port to bring in supplies on a huge scale. So the allies built concrete pontoons that were towed across the channel and sunk to form the port’s outer perimeter. Twenty of the original 115 pontoons still defy the waves.}} * {{see | name=Musée du Débarquement | alt=The Landing Museum | url=http://www.musee-arromanches.fr/accueil/index.php?lang=uk | email= | address=Place du 6 Juin, 14117 Arromanches | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 22 34 31 | fax= | hours= | price=£3.90 | content=In front of the actual vestiges of the Mulberries, this museum is devoted to the incredible feat of technology achieved by the British in building and setting up the artificial harbour. Period newsreel movies in English and French. Impressive dynamic scale-models showing how the floating docks rolled with the waves and tides. A 75-foot section of Mulberry floating bridge on display outside. Military equipment is on display outside, including an American half-track and a Higgins boat.}} [[File:Longues-sur-Mer Battery.jpg|right|thumb|The Longues-sur-Mer battery housed four 150mm guns with a range of 20 km]] * {{see | name=Longues-sur-Mer Battery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Longues-sur-Mer | lat=49.343 | long=0.695 | directions=Access from the D514 road (follow the road-signs) | phone=+33 2 31 06 06 45 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This battery housed four 150mm guns with a range of 20 km. On June 6th it pounded the beaches some and exchanged fire with both British and French cruisers and a WWI vintage American battleship. It was also bombed. At noon on June 7th it surrendered to British troops. It is the only coastal battery to have kept its guns, giving an impressive picture of what an Atlantic Wall gun emplacement was really like. }} * {{see | name=Site de Port-en-Bessin | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A monument in memory of the 47th Royal Marine Commando soldiers who were killed during the liberation of Port-en-Bessin and Asnelles is on top of the cliff, on the west side of the harbor.}} * {{see | name=Musée des épaves sous-marines | alt=Underwater Wrecks Museum | url= | email= | address=Route de Bayeux-Commes, 14520 Port-en-Bessin | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 21 17 06 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum presents recovered wrecks and artifacts from more than twenty-five years of under-water exploration, in the coastal landing area. Debris includes a Sherman tank. }} The Bayeux War Cemetery is not far inland of this beach, and the Bayeaux Memorial near it commemorates soldiers with no known grave. See the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section for details. ===Omaha Beach=== [[File:2nd Infantry Division, E-1 draw, Easy Red sector, Omaha Beach, D+1, June 7, 1944.jpg|thumb|US Army 2nd Infantry Division marching up the bluff at Omaha Beach, on D+1, June 7, 1944 ]] [[File:Cratères à la pointe du Hoc.jpg|right|thumb|Pointe-du-Hoc Bomb Craters]] Omaha beach is overlooked by bluffs which rise to 150 feet (46&nbsp;m) and command the beaches. These naturally strong defensive positions had been skillfully fortified with concrete gun emplacements, anti-tank guns and machine guns. In particular the guns at Pointe du Hoc were in position to be deadly, although they weren't actually firing on D-Day and it was Maisy battery that continued to fire onto both American beaches for three days. Allied bombing left these largely undamaged, and since there was no cover on the beach, this tranquil strand of beach became a killing field. Within a mile to the rear of the beach lay the fortified villages of Colleville-sur-Mer, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer and Vierville-sur-Mer. The US 1st Infantry Division had the most difficult landing of the whole Allied assault on D-Day and took around 2,000 casualties. One reason was the terrain, another that they faced the only German division on the coast which had a full complement of German troops. There were four divisions on the Cotentin Peninsula and several defending the British and Canadian beaches to the east, but those divisions were either below strength or composed partly of Russian, Polish and other forced conscripts. The Omaha Beach landing is shown in the Oscar-winning film ''Saving Private Ryan'' and, unlike much from Hollywood, the battle scenes are quite realistic. However, the landing sequences were filmed on beaches in [[County Wexford]], Ireland which bear little physical resemblance to the beaches in Normandy. * {{see | name=1st Infantry Division Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A monument dedicated to the “Big Red One”, the US 1st Infantry Division, is on the sea front, within walking distance from the American cemetery. Other monuments in the area include the 5th Engineer Special Brigade Memorial, and plaques commemorating the American armoured vehicles that passed through here.}} * {{see | name=2nd Infantry Division Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.36448 | long=-0.86366 | directions=Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A monument dedicated to the US 2nd Infantry Division is on the sea front, by the German defensive bunker, Widerstandsnest 65 (WN 65), that defended the route up the Ruquet Valley to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. }} [[File:2nd Infantry Division Monument, Omaha Beach, WN 65.jpg|thumb|upright=.7|2nd Infantry Division Monument]] * {{see | name=Musée Mémorial d’Omaha Beach | alt=Omaha Beach Memorial Museum | url=http://www.musee-memorial-omaha.com | email= | address=av de la Libération, 14710 Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 21 97 44 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum has a fine collection of uniforms, weapons, personal objects and vehicles. Dioramas, photos, and maps together with a film featuring veterans’ testimonies explain the landings at Omaha Beach and at Pointe du Hoc. A landing ship, Sherman tank and "Long Tom" 155 mm gun are on display outside.}} * {{see | name=Musée D-Day Omaha | alt=Omaha D-Day Museum | url=http://www.dday-omaha.fr/en/ | email= | address=Route de Grandcamp-Maisy, 14710 Vierville-sur-Mer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 21 71 80 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Devoted to the landing on Omaha Beach. Various equipment is displayed including: vehicles, weapons, radios, and engineer equipment. }} * {{see | name=Site de Vierville-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments here include the 29th US Infantry Division stele, National Guard monument, 6th Engineer Special Brigade stele, 29th DI Engineer plate, 81st CM battalion, and 110th FA bat. Plates, 5th Rangers Battalion plate, 58th Armored Field Battalion stele, boundary marker in memory of the 58th Artillery Battalion. Along the coastal road, 500 m from Les Moulins, is a monument on the site of the first American cemetery in Normandy on Omaha Beach. The soldiers interred there were later moved to the military cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. The beach's desolation makes it a powerful site to imagine soldiers battling on the sand, completely vulnerable to German artillery. }} [[File:Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument.jpg|right|thumb|Monument, Pointe-du-Hoc]] * {{see | name=La Pointe du Hoc | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A rocky headland towering over the beaches, La Pointe du Hoc has become a symbol of the courage of American troops. Here, Germans had placed bunkers and artillery. The positions were bombed, shelled and then attacked by 225 US Rangers, who scaled the 35 m rock wall, besieged the bunkers, and finally took them, only to find there were no guns at all. The guns had been dismantled and hidden in an orchard inland. Only 90 rangers were still standing at the summit. Today, bomb and shell craters remain. There is a monument in memory of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, who assaulted and captured La Pointe du Hoc battery. The memorial is built on a control firing casemate where bodies of the soldiers still lie under the ruins.}} * {{see | name=Musée des Batteries de Maisy | alt=Ranger Objective | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Grandcamp Maisy | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-01 | content=This outdoor German group of artillery batteries and HQ has been preserved and is camouflaged in over 14 hectares of land close to Grandcamp Maisy. The site covered the Omaha Sector and opened fire at Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc on the morning of D-day. The US 29th Division as well as the 5th and 2nd Rangers attacked the site on 9 June 1944 and after heavy fighting they captured the position. It is the largest German position in the invasion area and has original field guns, Landing craft and other D-day objects on display. American Rangers monument is on the site. }} There is an American cemetery near this beach; see the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section. ===Utah Beach=== Utah beach, the most westerly of the five beaches and the only one in Manche, was attacked by the US 4th Infantry Division. Due to navigational errors, the landings all took place on the south part of the beach which happened to be less well defended. Airborne troops landed through the night to secure the invasion’s western flank and to open the roads for their colleagues landing by sea at dawn. The objective was to cut the [[#Cotentin_Peninsula|Cotentin Peninsula]] off from the rest of France and take the port of [[Cherbourg]]. * {{see | name=Dead Man's Corner Museum | alt= | url=http://www.paratrooper-museum.org | email= | address=2 Village de l'Amont - 50500 Saint Come du Mont | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 42 00 42 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1180821 | content=At the point where the 101st Airborne Division encountered the Green Devils (the German paratroopers) you can get an insight into the battle for Carentan on the site which has remained largely intact. }} * {{see | name=Musée Airborne | alt=Airborne Museum | url=http://www.airborne-museum.org/ | email= | address=14 rue Eisenhower - 50480 Sainte-Mère-Église | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 41 41 35 | tollfree= | hours= | price=£2.85 | wikidata=Q3329035 | content=The story of D-Day is told in pictures and mementos of the American 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. On display are a Douglas C-47, a Waco glider, a Sherman tank, several artillery pieces, vehicles, equipment, many small arms, uniforms and historic objects. Film. One of the best D-Day museums to strike a balance between an extensive collection of artifacts together with explanations and context. }} [[File:Normandy '10- Ste Mere Eglise La Fiere Bridge (4823099763).jpg|thumb|Statue on a bridge in Ste-Mère-Église]] * {{see | name=[[Sainte-Mère-Église]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q273393 | content=This is perhaps the most famous "D-day village" of all. Street panels around Ste Mère-Eglise explain the operations of the US paratroopers. In the square, a parachute effigy still dangles from the church, commemorating what happened to John Steele when his parachute snagged on the spire. Inside the church is a stained glass window featuring the Virgin and child, surrounded by paratroopers. Monuments in the area include the 82nd Airborne plate, 505th Parachute regiment stele, and Sainte-Mère-Église liberators stele. Parts of the village are portrayed in the film ''The Longest Day''. }} * {{see | name=Musée du Débarquement | alt=Utah Beach Landing Museum | url=http://www.utah-beach.com | email= | address=Ste Marie-du-Mont, | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the beach on the Utah site | phone=+33 2 33 71 53 35 | fax= | hours= | price=£2.70 | content=This museum uses film, documents and models to recall D-Day in a unique and innovative manner. Several armored vehicles, equipment and a landing ship are on display.}} * {{see | name=Monuments located by the Utah Beach Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=American Soldier's Monument, 4th Infantry Division Monument, 90th Infantry Division Monument, VIIth Corps headquarters plaque, Coast Guard plaque, and US Navy plaque.}} * {{see | name=Batterie d’Azeville | alt=Azeville Battery | url= | email= | address=La Rue - 50310 Azeville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 40 63 05 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2891700 | content=Near Ste Mère-Eglise, the Azeville Battery consisted of a dozen casemates, including four blockhouses with 105mm heavy guns, 350 m of underground tunnels, underground rooms and ammunition storage. The position was held by 170 German gunners. Guided tours of the Azeville battery offer insight into the German coastal defenses and the battle that took place here. }} * {{see | name=Musée de la Batterie de Crisbecq | alt=Crisbecq Gun Battery Museum | url= | email= | address=Route des Manoirs, Saint-Marcouf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 6 86 10 80 59 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q325370 | content=The Crisbeq Gun Battery was one of the largest German coastal artillery batteries located on Utah Beach. There are 21 blockhouses linked by more than 1 km of trenches and restored recreation rooms, hospital, and kitchens. }} * {{see | name=Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée | alt=Museum of Freedom Regained | url= | email= | address=18, av de la Plage, 50310 Quinéville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 95 95 95 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This museum recalls the French peoples daily life during the German occupation until the liberation. }} ==The technical side== [[File:LST-21 unloads tanks during Normandy Invasion, June 1944 (26-G-2370).jpg|thumb|British tanks roll off an American LST]] The war effort, including this invasion, got fine support from a range of scientists, engineers, technicians and workers in all the Allied countries. Some of the most important developments were: * {{see | name=Landing Ship, Tank | alt=LST | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Landing Ship, Tank | content=These ships were designed by the Americans, with some British input, and built mainly in the US. They were first used in [[World War II in Africa|North Africa]], then in the invasions of Sicily and mainland Italy. On D-day, all the Allies used them. Most were manned by the US Navy. }} :For infantry, the US and UK each had a different system consisting of a large ship (US Attack transport, British Landing ship, infantry) which, unlike the LST, was not designed to go to the beach itself, only to deliver smaller landing craft to a position near the beach. * {{see | name=Radar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q47528 | content=Between the two world wars, several countries researched this. Early in WW II the British had the most advanced systems and put them to good use in the Battle of Britain. Once the US entered the war, they were shown the British innovations and contributed some of their own. By the time of D-Day, Germany and Russia both had radar as well. }} [[File:Armoured_Ramp_Carrier_02.jpg|thumb|A tank that transforms into a bridge]] * {{see | name=Hobart's Funnies | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hobart's Funnies | wikidata=Q716180 | content=The amphibious DD tanks mentioned at [[#Site de Courseulles-sur-Mer]] and the flamethrower tank outside the [[#Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie]] in Bayeux were two of several types of unusual armour developed specifically for the Normandy landings. Others were designed for clearing minefields, for creating a bridge, or for destroying fortifications either by rolling up and planting explosive charges or by hammering them from a distance with a 230mm mortar.<br />The British general Percy Hobart was in charge of their design and crew training. On the day, he was in command of the 79th Armoured Division which provided the crews. They were used on all the beaches, and later in the war, supporting all the Allies. }} * {{see | name=Mulberry harbours | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mulberry harbour | wikidata=Q426875 | content=These were a British invention, prefabricated concrete caissons that could be towed across the Channel and sunk to create docks, breakwaters and so on for a temporary harbour. Two were built, one on the British [[#Gold Beach]] and one on the American [[#Omaha Beach]], but the American one was destroyed by a storm. }} The British "Ultra" group at [[Bletchley Park]] broke nearly all the German codes used in this war and provided crucial intelligence to Allied field commanders. ==Normandy campaign== The successful landing was a turning point in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], a major step toward the defeat of Nazi Germany; after D-Day, the Allies went on to liberate all of Europe. On the Western Front, the three main participants were the US, Britain and Canada. On the Eastern Front, [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] forces continued to drive forward relentlessly as they had been doing since long before D-Day. To the south, Allied forces had [[World War II in Africa|driven the Axis out of North Africa]] in 1943, then invaded Italy; they took Rome a few days before D-Day. D-Day (June 6) was the start of a '''campaign in Normandy''' that lasted until late August. Those interested in wartime history may wish to visit the sites of the other main battles of that campaign, described below. Meanwhile an attempt to assassinate Hitler on July 20, 1944 led to at least 7,000 arrests and almost 5,000 executions. Some of the plotters were senior officers and the repercussions greatly disrupted the German military. Among others, Rommel was forced into suicide. ===Around Caen=== [[File:Infantrymen of The Regina Rifle Regiment outside a damaged building, Caen, France, 10 July 1944.jpg|thumb|Canadians in Caen, early July]] [[Caen]] is symbolically important as the capital of the Calvados department and the largest city in [[Lower Normandy]], and was strategically important as the transport hub of the region. The allies attacked it forcefully, and the Germans reinforced it heavily; at one point they had nine armored divisions plus infantry and artillery in and around the town. The British and Canadians fought house-to-house in Caen itself and pressed hard in nearby areas, but did not gain full control of the town and environs until mid-July. By the end of the battle, much of the city was reduced to rubble and nearby villages were also heavily damaged. The airfield at [[Carpiquet]], just west of Caen, was one of the first Canadian objectives after D-Day, but it was defended by an entire SS panzer division plus other troops and the Canucks were beaten back. Both sides sent reinforcements and there was heavy fighting around the town until the Allies finally took it in early July. *{{see | name=Ardenne Abbey | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.1965 | long=-0.4139 | directions=Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, between Caen and Carpiquet | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ardenne Abbey massacre | wikidata=Q22947455 | content=Twenty Canadian prisoners were shot by Waffen SS troops in the abbey courtyard in early June; over 150 Canadian prisoners were killed during the Normandy campaign. The regimental commander, Kurt Meyer, was using the Abbey as his headquarters at the time and was later convicted of war crimes. }} ===Cotentin Peninsula=== [[File:Liberation de Cherbourg le maire felicite les americains.jpg|thumb|The mayor of Cherbourg greets American General Collins]] There was heavy fighting on the [[Cotentin Peninsula]], west of the beaches, shortly after D-Day. The Allies urgently needed the port of [[Cherbourg]] at the tip of the peninsula, and sent an American force to take it. The Americans faced quite a difficult fight; four German divisions were on the peninsula, and the ''bocage'' terrain there is largely unsuitable for tanks so a lot of hard foot slogging was required. Hitler, against his generals' advice, insisted that German forces defend the whole peninsula rather than withdrawing to strong positions around the city. They did that and made the Americans fight for every bit of ground, with heavy casualties on both sides. Later Hitler commanded the defenders to fight to the last man, sacrificing themselves for the Fatherland. However when the situation became hopeless, General von Schlieben fought a delaying action while his troops demolished the port, then surrendered rather than let his remaining men die pointless deaths. Cherbourg fell at the end of June; it was the first major French city liberated, and Caen the second. After Cherbourg, the Americans turned south to take [[Saint-Lô]] at the base of the peninsula against stiff opposition; the town was thoroughly destroyed. Other units swept down the West side of the peninsula taking [[Coutances]], [[Granville (Normandy)|Granville]] and [[Avranches]]. ===American breakout=== The American victories on the peninsula got them out into open territory more suited for tanks, and they then moved quickly in several directions. [[File:Normandybreakout.jpg|thumb|American breakout]] By this time nearly all German reserves had been committed in unsuccessful attempts to hold Caen and Saint-Lô, and many German formations had been badly chewed up. Some German units were tied down fighting the British and Canadians, four whole divisions had been wiped out by the Americans on the peninsula, and both the French Resistance and Allied bombing raids disrupted German efforts to bring in reinforcements. Also, the Germans were in quite deep trouble on the Eastern front, and they did not have anywhere near enough resources for both fronts. The Americans had both more tanks and far better air support than the enemy; they used these advantages to full effect in a textbook example of fast-moving armoured tactics, similar to the ''blitzkrieg'' (lightning war) with which the Germans had devastated several countries a few years earlier. Part of the American force swung west to take [[Brittany]] with little resistance. Other units &mdash; most of the American force plus three British armoured divisions &mdash; moved south to [[Nantes]] and [[Angers]] on the Loire and east to [[Le Mans]] and [[Alençon]], despite much more serious opposition. In early August they took part in the battle around Falaise, and by the end of August they had liberated [[Paris]]. ===Falaise=== The '''decisive battle''' of the Normandy campaign was fought around [[Falaise]], some distance inland of Caen, starting in early August. [[File:Falaise_Pocket_map.jpg|thumb|The Falaise pocket]] Over 100,000 German troops were almost surrounded in the "Falaise Pocket". Commonwealth forces by now held everything around Caen on the north side and the British had taken the area around [[Vire]] on the west, while the rapid American advance had put them on the south side. Among other German forces, the pocket had those retreating after defeats in the intense battles for Caen, Saint-Lô and Vire. The Allies hammered them from the air and with artillery, pressed in with armour and infantry, and hoped to completely surround them by closing off the only exit, the "Falaise Gap" on the east. To close the gap the Canadians, and the Polish armoured division deployed with them, thrust south near Falaise and Americans moved north in the [[Argentan]] area. However the by-now-desperate Germans fought hard to keep the gap open and escape through it; there was '''about two weeks of extremely heavy fighting''' before it was finally closed. Falaise is a '''distinctly controversial battle'''; two decisions by the senior generals kept the Allies from closing the gap sooner and having an even larger victory: * Patton's Americans were ordered to stop their advance and dig in near Argentan, rather than risk over-extending their lines by continuing north to join up with the Canadians. One reason for this was that the Allies knew from the code breakers at [[Milton Keynes#Q155921|Bletchley Park]] that the Germans were planning an attack near Argentan. * The British reserves were not sent to reinforce the Canadians who appealed urgently for them. These decisions were heatedly debated at the time; Patton and the Canadian generals were furious. Even with the benefit of hindsight, experts still disagree over whether they were sensible and prudent or foolish and costly. The Canadians and Poles &mdash; unassisted on the ground, though they did get plenty of air support &mdash; could neither close the gap completely nor hold against German efforts to batter their way out. They did try and got quite badly mauled; they lost more men around Falaise than they had in the landings and the fierce fight for Caen. There were many panzer divisions in the pocket; by now all were badly damaged but they could still mount devastating thrusts against chosen targets. The Canadians linked up with US forces on August 17th, closing the gap, but then the panzers smashed through and it was not until August 21st that the gap was closed for good. On the German side, Hitler overruled the generals who wanted to conduct an orderly retreat early in the battle, ordering them instead to hold their ground and even mount counterattacks (the red arrows on the map). Most historians believe the generals were right, a German defeat was inevitable, and Hitler's interference only made it worse. In particular, ordering tanks withdrawn from the defense of Falaise for use in his counterattacks allowed a Canadian advance. [[File:Panther mont ormel 03.jpg|thumb|Devastation near Falaise]] The battle was utterly devastating to the countryside. {{quote|I was conducted through it on foot, to encounter scenes that could be described only by Dante. It was literally possible to walk for hundreds of yards at a time, stepping on nothing but dead and decaying flesh.|author=Eisenhower}} '''Falaise was a major Allied victory'''; about 10,000 Germans were killed and 50,000 surrounded and forced to surrender; some did escape to fight on, but they lost nearly all their equipment and many were wounded. After Falaise, the Germans had no effective force west of the Seine and what troops they did have in the area were in full retreat; Paris was liberated only days later. ===Overall result=== The campaign in Normandy that began with D-Day and ended with Falaise was a major success for the Allies. Their losses were heavy &mdash; about 200,000 killed, missing, wounded or captured &mdash; but German losses were more than twice that. Both sides lost many tanks, guns, vehicles and other supplies, but at this stage of the war the Allies could better afford those losses. ==After Normandy== After Normandy, Allied forces drove toward [[Paris]] from Normandy and the [[Pays de la Loire]] which the Americans had taken after breaking out of the peninsula. After Falaise, the German forces in the area were in severe disarray and the Allies still had air superiority so the advance was rapid. The German garrison in Paris surrendered on August 25. [[File:American troops march down Champs-Elysees HD-SN-99-02719.JPG|thumb|American troops in Paris]] Meanwhile American and Free French forces, plus some British paratroopers, invaded southern France (east of [[Marseilles]]) in mid-August. Between that and the victories in the north, they soon liberated much of France. After that, the British and Americans drove through eastern France and then into central Germany, aiming for Berlin. The Canadians took the left flank, liberating coastal parts of France, then Belgium, Holland and the North Sea coast of Germany. In the last few days of the war a Canadian parachute battalion who had been among the first to land on D-Day were sent on a mad dash to take [[Wismar]] on Germany's Baltic coast, getting there just in time to prevent the [[Soviet Union|Soviets]] from taking that region and possibly [[Denmark]]. After Falaise and the liberation of Paris, the Germans regrouped and were able to put up a stiff resistance and even mount some counterattacks; the Allied advance slowed down, but it was unstoppable. Caught between the Russians on the east and the Western Allies on the west, losing on both fronts and being heavily bombed as well, Germany surrendered less than a year after D-Day, in early May 1945. ==Cemeteries== Beautiful [[cemeteries]] overlook the sea and countryside and are essential stops along the way to understand and reflect on the human cost of the war. This was enormous; around 100,000 soldiers (about 60,000 German and 40,000 Allied) died in Normandy during the summer of 1944. There were also air, naval and civilian deaths, plus large numbers wounded or captured. We list the cemeteries in two groups; the first four near the coast and the rest further inland. Order within each group is east-to-west. [[Image:Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (8).JPG|thumb|Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Reviers]] * {{see | name=Ranville War Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033500/RANVILLE%20WAR%20CEMETERY | email= | address=5357 Rue du Comté Louis de Rohan Chabot | lat=49.23113 | long=-0.25776 | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This cemetery has mainly men of the British 6th Airborne Division who made parachute and glider landings in the area on D-Day. There are 2,235 Commonwealth graves (the division had a Canadian battalion), plus 330 German and a few others.}} *{{see | name=Hermanville War Cemetery | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033000/HERMANVILLE%20WAR%20CEMETERY | lat=49.286 | long=-0.309 | content=This cemetery has 1,003 graves, mainly of British troops who fell in the first few days of the invasion. }} *{{see | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2004600/BENY-SUR-MER%20CANADIAN%20WAR%20CEMETERY,%20REVIERS | name=Beny-sur-mer Canadian War Cemetery | lat=49.304 | long=-0.45 | content=Just over 2,000 Canadians are buried here; nearly all of them fell during the landings or shortly after. The cemetery is near the village of Reviers, about 18 km east of Bayeux.}} [[Image:Flickr - DVIDSHUB - USACAPOC(A) remembers D-Day (Image 3 of 7).jpg|thumb|American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer]] *{{see | name=Normandy American Cemetery | url=https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/normandy-american-cemetery | email= | address= | lat=49.3591555 | long=-0.85316111 | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 51 62 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | content=Overlooking Omaha Beach, this 172.5 acre (70 hectare) cemetery contains the graves of 9,387 American soldiers. The rows of perfectly aligned headstones against the immaculate, emerald green lawn convey an unforgettable feeling of peace and tranquility. The beaches can be viewed from the bluffs above, and there is a path down to the beach. On the Walls of the Missing in a semicircular garden on the east side of the memorial are inscribed 1,557 names. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified.}} *{{see | name=Banneviile-la-Campagne War Cemetery | lat=49.1755 | long=-0.229 | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2101000/BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE%20WAR%20CEMETERY | content=This cemetery has 2,170 Commonwealth dead and five Poles. Most fell after the capture of Caen in mid-July.}} *{{see | name=Grainville-Langannerie Polish Cemetery | lat=49.0230 | long=-0.2706 | content=This is the only Polish war cemetery in France. It has the graves of 696 soldiers from the Polish armoured division who fought alongside the Canadians in Normandy; most fell in the fight around the Falaise Gap. }} *{{see | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2032600/Bretteville-sur-Laize%20Canadian%20War%20Cemetery | name=Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery | lat=49.06 |long=-0.292 | content=This cemetery is near Falaise and has 2871 Canadians, most of whom fell in the fight to close the Falaise Gap.}} *{{see | name=Saint Manvieu War Cemetery | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2004800/ST.%20MANVIEU%20WAR%20CEMETERY,%20CHEUX | lat=49.1780 | long=-0.5143 | content=This cemetery has 1,627 Commonwealth graves and 555 German. It is near the airport at [[Carpiquet]] and has mainly men who fell in the fierce battles over that.}} *{{see | name=Bayeux War Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033300/BAYEUX%20WAR%20CEMETERY | email= | address= | lat=49.274 | long=-0.7143 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=The largest British cemetery of the Second World War in France, containing the graves of over 4,400 Commonwealth soldiers, mostly British, and 500 others, mostly German. The Bayeux Memorial stands opposite the cemetery and bears the names of 1,808 Commonwealth soldiers who have no known grave. The cemetery is about a 15-minute walk from Bayeux train station. }} *{{see | name=La Cambe German War Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/Cimetiere-Militaire-Allemand/PCU/LA-CAMBE/fiche-PCUNOR014FS0007M-2.html | email= | address= | lat=49.3428 | long=-1.0266 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This site has the graves of 23,400 German soldiers, most of whom fell in the Normandy campaign. See also the [http://www.volksbund.de/kriegsgraeberstaette/la-cambe.html German government site]. }} *{{see | name=Orglandes German War Cemetery | url=http://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/pcu/cimetiere-militaire-allemand/orglandes/fiche-PCUNOR050FS0007T-2.html | lat=49.426 | long=-1.449 | content=This cemetery has just over 10,000 German graves, including many who fell in the defense of the Cotentin Peninsula. [http://www.volksbund.de/kriegsgraeberstaette/orglandesmanche.html German government site]}} Nearly all the dead in these cemeteries fell sometime between the invasion on June 6 and the end of the Falaise battle in mid-August. ==Go next== From this area, one might go anywhere in [[France]] or across the channel to the [[UK]]. [[Normandy]] is a major tourist area with a range of attractions, as are nearby [[Brittany]], the [[Pays de la Loire]], and the [[Channel Islands]]. Other places of possible interest to war buffs are the scenes of two Allied raids on the German-held French coast in 1942. A predominantly Canadian force attacked [[Dieppe]], further north on the Normandy coast, and British commandos raided [[Saint-Nazaire]], near [[Nantes]] to the south. Losses were extremely heavy in both places and arguably both raids were disasters, though the Saint-Nazaire attack did knock out an important drydock for the rest of the war. On the other hand, it is often claimed that these raids were essential preparation for D-Day, tests of German defenses that gave intelligence required for planning the invasion. People interested in earlier history can see sites associated with ''Duke William IV of Normandy'', who invaded England in 1066 and is known there as '''William the Conqueror'''. He was born in [[Falaise]] and is buried in [[Caen]] which was his capital; his castle is now a tourist attraction. His invasion fleet sailed from [[Bayeux]] and a museum there has a famous tapestry depicting his conquest of England. {{PartOfTopic|World War II in Europe}} {{guidetopic}} {{geo|49.35|-.75|zoom=9}} av4j6jhbl1b1aecvqvirxzxwr45ea8n 5289082 5289068 2026-06-07T14:57:16Z Pashley 1822 /* Bus */ replace dead link 5289082 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|D day banner.jpg|ftt=yes|caption=American 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One) wading onto Omaha Beach}} The [https://en.normandie-tourisme.fr/discover/history/d-day-and-the-battle-of-normandy/ '''D-Day Beaches'''] are in the [[Calvados]] and [[Manche]] departments of [[Normandy]], [[France]]. They were the landing places for the Allied invasion of western Europe during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]]. An excellent time to visit is on the June 6th anniversary when there are numerous memorial ceremonies to mark the occasion. A large number of [[reenactment]] groups attend, adding pageantry and atmosphere. The church bells ring in the towns to celebrate the anniversary of their liberation. The French people will be happy to see you - these people remember, and the welcome will be warm. It has been a long time since 1944 and not many of the old soldiers survive, but those that do often return to these beaches on June 6th. For the 70th anniversary in 2014, 90-year-old Royal Navy veteran Bernard Jordan was denied permission to leave his nursing home because of his health; he snuck out and got on a ferry to France anyway. Two elderly paratroopers, a 93-year-old American and an 89-year-old Briton, jumped into France that day as they had 70 years earlier. ==Understand== : ''See [[World War II in Europe]] for context.'' On 6 June 1944 (D-Day), the long-awaited invasion of Northwest Europe (Operation Overlord) began with Allied landings on the coast of [[Normandy]] (Operation Neptune). [[Image:Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Reflection on D-Day.jpg|thumb|300px|American troops going in<br/>The high ground visible here made the landing on Omaha Beach especially difficult]] The task was formidable, for the Germans had turned the coastlininto an interlinked series of strongpoints with artillery, machine guns, pillboxes, barbed wire, land mines, and beach obstacles. Germany had 50 divisions in northern [[France]] and the [[low countries|Low Countries]], including at least a dozen in position to immediately be used against this invasion. Following an extensive air and sea bombardment of the assault areas, the Allies launched a simultaneous landing of U.S., British and Canadian forces. About 160,000 ground troops landed that day, roughly half American and half Commonwealth. About 4,000 ships, 11,000 planes, and many thousands of sailors and airmen also took part in the operation. Overall commander of Allied forces in Europe was the American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who would later become the country's president, while the British General Bernard Montgomery was in charge of the ground forces in Normandy once they landed. On the German side, General Erwin Rommel was in charge of coastal defenses while Field Marshall Gerd von Rundstedt had overall command in the region. This was the largest seaborne invasion in history and an important Allied victory, though the costs in both lives and material were enormous. ===The landings=== {{quote|The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.|author=General Dwight D. Eisenhower}} Just after midnight 24,000 men came in by parachute and glider on the flanks, to secure key points. Then the main seaborne landings on five separate beaches began at dawn. East-to-west, the attacks were: [[File:Pegasus_Bridge_1944.jpg|right|thumb|Pegasus Bridge]] * The British 6th Airborne, with one Canadian battalion, on the left flank near [[Caen]] ** {{see | name=Mémorial Pégasus | alt= | url=https://musee.memorial-pegasus.com/en/ | email= | address=av du Major Howard, 14860 Ranville | lat=49.242090 | long=-0.273750 | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 78 19 44 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€7.50 | wikipedia=Memorial Pegasus | image=Memorial Pegasus - Entrée du musée.jpg | wikidata=Q6815492 | content=The capture of Pegasus Bridge was a remarkable achievement of the Glider Pilot regiment and the Sixth British Airborne. The story is well covered in the museum where exhibits include the original Pégasus Bridge and a Horsa Glider. Several monuments to the Sixth British Airborne are beside the bridge. }} * {{listing | name=Sword Beach | alt=British | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2988 | long=-0.3055 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1138519| wikipedia=Sword Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Juno Beach | alt=Canadian | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.332 | long=-0.399 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q832409| wikipedia=Juno Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Gold Beach | alt=British | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.346 | long=-0.554 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q745883| wikipedia=Gold Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Omaha Beach | alt=American | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.3720 | long=-0.8836 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q464257| wikipedia=Omaha Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Utah Beach | alt=American | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.415402777 | long=-1.174647222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q757273| wikipedia=Utah Beach | content= }} * The US 82nd and 101st Airborne, on the right flank around [[Sainte-Mère-Église]] Every beach has monuments and museums; see the [[#Beaches|Beaches]] section below for details. [[Image:D-day allied assault routes.jpg|thumb|300px|The main assault routes]] When the seaborne units began to land, the allied soldiers stormed the beaches against strong opposition, despite mines and obstacles. They raced across open beaches swept with machine gun fire and stormed the German gun positions. In fierce hand-to-hand fighting, they fought their way into the towns and hills and then advanced inland. Casualties were heavy in all areas and on both sides, though initially the Germans in their fortified positions had lighter losses than the Allies. ''“As we near the edge of the water we spread out. Other craft have grounded further along the beach. We are now abreast of them. They are disembarking with all types of material about their person, just as helpless as myself to shoot back the beach defenders. Some of the boys go down at the water's edge for a breather, but they come under direct machine-gun fire which criss-crosses the whole beach. Thank Heaven! "'' &ndash; <small>John Robson, [https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/discoveries/12-incredible-d-day-stories1 Hull Daily Mail]</small> By the end of the day the 3rd British Division was within three miles of Caen, the 3rd Canadian Division was well established on its intermediate objectives and the 50th British Division was only two miles from Bayeux. In the American zone, the 4th Division had established a 4-mile deep penetration inland and was within reach of Ste-Mere-Eglise, where the 82nd had fought throughout the night. At Omaha Beach the Germans had an advantage of terrain from the bluffs above the landing sites, but there too beachheads had been established. It was a magnificent accomplishment; the formidable Atlantic Wall had been successfully breached. By the end of D-Day, the Allies had landed more than 150,000 troops in France by sea and air, 6,000 vehicles including 900 tanks, 600 guns, and about 4,000 tons of supplies and, astonishingly, they had achieved complete surprise in doing it. More soldiers and supplies were pouring ashore to continue the advance; by early July the Allies had over a million men in France, and in August the total reached two million. ===Other allies=== The main invading force was American, British and Canadian, but several other allies had observers present or were involved in other ways. The captive nations of Europe contributed significantly to their own liberation; they all (even Germany) had resistance movements, and several also had more formal forces involved; on D-Day there were Free French on the beaches, and Norwegian, Dutch and Polish Navy ships offshore. A Polish armoured division fought as part of the Canadian army in Normandy. From D-Day through all the fighting in France, Belgium and Holland, the resistance disrupted both German communications and their efforts to move urgently-needed reinforcements and supplies. On D-Day, Free French paratroopers were dropped in [[Brittany]] (the region west of Normandy) to help with that; their success was a factor in the American victories on the [[#Cotentin Peninsula|Cotentin Peninsula]] shortly after D-Day and in Brittany later. By the time of this war the [[British Empire]] was far past its peak, but it was still a force to be reckoned with. On D-Day about half the landing force were British or Canadian, and the Empire made contributions beyond that. Ships of the New Zealand merchant marine delivered troops and British-based squadrons of Commonwealth air forces were in action along with the RAF and USAF. Also, every branch of the British services included personnel from other countries of the Empire. ===Towns=== The usual bases for visits to the beaches are either Caen or Bayeux; all the beaches are easily reached from either, though both are a bit inland not right on the beaches. [[Caen]] is the main city of the department of [[Calvados]], and the second most important city in Normandy after Rouen; it has various attractions and excellent shopping. It is about 15&nbsp;km (10 miles) from the coast. * {{see | name=Mémorial de Caen | alt= | url=http://www.memorial-caen.fr/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mémorial de Caen | wikidata=Q390677 | content=This museum offers daily tours of the beaches and shows some good films of both the landings and the rest of the [[#Normandy_campaign|campaign in Normandy]]. }} [[Bayeux]] is a smaller town, closer to the coast and to the center of the invasion landing area. It is easy to get in and out of, and convenient for visiting the [[#Omaha Beach|Omaha]], [[#Gold Beach|Gold]] and [[#Juno Beach|Juno]] beach sectors. It has excellent restaurants and shops with an interesting pedestrian section. * {{see | name=Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie | alt=Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum | url= | email= | address=boul Fabian Ware, 14400 Bayeux | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 51 46 90 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3329287 | content=This museum offers a chronological presentation of the events of the Battle of Normandy along with an exhibition of equipment, small arms, weapons and uniforms, films, mementos and slides. English and French. Outside: German "Marder" anti-tank vehicle, Sherman Tank, American tank destroyer, and a British "crocodile" flame-throwing tank. Inside: American self-propelled 105 mm howitzer, Radio truck, armored bulldozer, American quad-50 caliber anti-aircraft gun (aka "meat chopper"), and several other large weapons. One of the best D-Day museums to offer a balance of artifacts on the one hand together with explanations and historical context on the other. }} * {{see | name=Musée Mémorial du General de Gaulle | alt=General de Gaulle Memorial | url= | email= | address=10, rue Bourbesneur, 14400 Bayeux | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 92 45 55 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the former Governor's House, this museum is dedicated to the numerous visits made by the general to Bayeux and in particular, the two important speeches delivered on 14 June 1944 and 16 June 1946. Film archives, photos, manuscripts, documents and memorabilia. }} There are other choices. * [[Ouistreham]] is on the coast at the eastern end of the landing area, on [[#Sword Beach|Sword Beach]], and may be convenient because it has a ferry from [[Portsmouth]]. * [[Arromanches-les-Bains]] is on the coast near the center, on [[#Gold Beach|Gold Beach]], and was one site where a "mulberry harbour" (artificial port) was built shortly after D-Day. * [[Sainte-Mère-Église]] is to the west, inland of [[#Utah Beach|Utah Beach]]; American paratroopers were dropped in the area a few hours before the seaborne invasion and fought a fierce battle in and around the town. The area has many other villages; most are quite picturesque and are able to accommodate tourists. One could also stay in one of the towns outside the actual landing area where an important battle was fought in the weeks after D Day. See the [[#Normandy_campaign|Normandy campaign]] section below for details. Almost every town in this area was damaged during the war; some &mdash; such as [[Caen]], [[Saint-Lô]], [[Vire]] and [[Falaise]] &mdash; were mostly destroyed. However, they have all long since been rebuilt. [[Bayeux]] was fortunately undamaged and so still retains the Medieval character. ===Climate=== Normandy has a temperate-zone maritime climate. The summers are warm and winters are mild. Rain however is a part of the climate all year round, winter seeing more rain than summer. The ongoing rain isn't enough to spoil a vacation most of the time and it does have a benefit, the nature is incredibly lush and green. Winter does see the occasional snow and frost as well, but in general the climate is pretty moderate in winter. Summers are a little warmer than in southern Britain with up to 8 hours of sunshine per day. Cyclists love the region because it is not nearly as hot as most other parts of France and can be more compared to southern England than inland France. Either way, sunscreen and a hat are necessary; even if it doesn't feel as hot as the rest of France, the sun is still beating down with force! ==Get in== Normandy is easily reachable from Paris, either by car (2 to 3 hours drive) or by train (2 hours from [[Paris]] St Lazare station to [[Caen]] central station). Alternatively, a ferry across the channel will take you in just over three hours from [[Portsmouth]] to [[Ouistreham]], the easternmost D-Day target, an ideal starting point. [[Portsmouth]] was one of the ports from which the invasion was launched and has a [https://theddaystory.com/ D-Day Museum]. Other ferries go to [[Cherbourg]] and [[Le Havre]], nearby though not in the actual landing area. Cherbourg is a major city and was liberated by the Americans in late June; see [[#Cotentin_Peninsula|Contentin Peninsula]] below. Le Havre is a smaller town and further from the beaches; it was a German naval base, mainly for torpedo boats. It was liberated by a British and Canadian force in early September after some of the heaviest bombing of the war and a fierce fight on the ground. Caen also has an airport, near the village of [[Carpiquet]] west of the city. Control of the airfield was fiercely contested in the weeks after D-Day. ==Get around== Tour the [[#Beaches|beaches and battlefields]], see the various museums and [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] throughout the area, and visit the seaside villages and towns. Independent travel either by car or using public transport is possible. {{Mapframe|49.37|-0.88|zoom=9|width=520|height=560|layer=M|lang=en}} Local tourist information offices provide a leaflet (in English) that lists key visitor attractions, and has details of seven route itineraries which are also signposted on the road network. ===By car=== Car rental in Normandy can be arranged through several international chains including Avis, Budget, Eurocar, and Hertz. Cars can be picked up in Caen. Driving in France is on the right-hand side of the road and all distance and speed measurements are in km. ===Bus=== Bus routes in Normandy with services between Caen and Bayeux, Bayeux and Ouistreham, and Bayeux to Grandcamp. These cover most of the main landing beaches. All the routes are operated by [http://www.busverts.fr/ Bus Verts du Calvados] {{phone|09 70 83 00 14 (non-geographic number)}}, and free timetables can be acquired from the main tourist offices. From Bayeux train station, you can catch a bus to some of the D-Day beaches. On the bus website there is a map of the bus route to the D-Day beaches. Bus 70 takes you to Omaha beach, the American cemetery, and to Pointe Du Hoc. Bus 74 takes you to Arromanches Beach, the location of the Mulberry harbors. According to Wikipedia: "Omaha beach is 5 miles (8 km) long, from east of Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to west of Vierville-sur-Mer" and these villages are accessible via Bus 70. Buses are few and far between, so take the few number of buses into account. Also, buses do not run when there is heavy snow, so check the bus website beforehand during snow season. In July and August [https://nomad.normandie.fr/welcome-normandy-transport-network-nomad Nomad] operates ligne 125 every day between Grandcamp-Maisy and Courseulles-sur-Mer via [[Arromanches-les-Bains]], Colleville-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer and Port-en-Bessin. It serves many sites and tourist attractions along the coast, including beaches, shops and museums. There are connections with routes 101, 120 and 121, which have special summer timetables. ===Bicycle=== Bike tours are very popular in France and biking is an excellent way of visiting the battlefields. You can rent bicycles at most major towns and railway stations in France. On D-Day, some of the invading troops used bicycles; see the photos below of British troops at [[#Sword Beach|Lion-sur-Mer]] and Canadians at [[#Juno Beach|Juno Beach]]. ===Guided tours=== Guided tours including transport are available; most travel agents in the area and many of the hotels can arrange these if required. In [[Caen]] or [[Bayeux]], some companies offer half-day or full-day guided tours to the battlefields with English-speaking guides. * [http://www.normandy-sightseeing-tours.com/ Normandy Sightseeing Tours] offers tours from Bayeux to all five landing beaches and beyond. They use 8-seat vans, for smaller groups and a better experience. The guides are French and mostly locals from Normandy, all English-speaking. * [http://larougerietours.co.uk/index.html La Rouge Tours] is one example of tours led by professional Battlefield Guides, mostly conducted by former servicemen. The [http://www.memorial-caen.fr/ Memorial de Caen] museum also conducts daily tours of the beaches. ==Beaches== Now more than 80 years after D-Day, the Normandy coastline is peaceful with lovely seaside towns and picturesque beaches. Many of the towns have names of the form something-sur-mer; ''sur-mer'' is French for "on the sea". Behind the coast is an old-fashioned farming landscape of grain fields, cattle and pastures, hedges and farmhouses. :"Take time to stroll on the beaches and through the villages and to drive country lanes that are once again regulated by rural rhythms, just as if they’d never been devastated at all. It's pretty and poignant, and here’s a strange thing, it brings out the best in people. There’s respect in the air and a common bond between visitors. Folk behave well, smile and chat more easily than usual."<br/>Anthony Peregrine, ''The Sunday Times''. However, the memories of war and D-Day are engrained in the landscape. Along the 80-km (50-mile) D-Day invasion coast there are the remains of German gun emplacements and bunkers, while war memorials and monuments mark where the allied forces landed. Inland, there are monuments in almost every village and at every bend in the road, for there is barely a square yard that wasn’t fought over. Along the coast and inland there are numerous D-Day related museums. Only by visiting do you get a proper idea of the vastness of the enterprise. The following description of the beaches is organized in an east-to-west order, so that it can be used to plan a driving or biking tour along the coast. The length of a tour depends on how many sites and museums a person decides to visit. Enthusiasts could spend several weeks, but two or three days are enough to cover the major sites. A good starting point is to get an orientation to the area and the history of D-Day at either the [http://normandy.memorial-caen.com/ Mémorial de Caen] or Musée du Débarquement (The Landing Museum) in Arromanches, and from there set out to explore. The beaches are still known today by their D-Day code names. ===Sword Beach=== [[File:Monument au commando Kieffer.jpg|thumb|Kieffer monument]] [[File:D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944 B5040.jpg|thumb|British troops at Lion-sur-Mer]] Sword beach, the most easterly of the five beaches, stretches from [[Ouistreham]] to Luc-sur-Mer. The British 3rd Infantry Division landed on the 4&nbsp;km (2½-miles) of beach between Ouistreham and Lion-sur-mer. The 41st Royal Marine Commando landed at Lion-sur-Mer, while the N°4 British Commando landed at Ouistreham. Integrated with the N°4 British Commando were 177 Frenchmen of the 1st Battalion of Fusiliers Marins Commandos who were granted the honor to set foot on Normandy soil in the first wave. On the eastern flank of Sword beach, the Sixth British Airborne had parachuted in the early morning hours of June 6th to seize bridges over the River Orne and Caen canal, silence gun batteries and secure the eastern flank of the D-Day beaches. A ''coup de main'' attack captured Pegasus and Horsa bridges to ensure access to the high ground overlooking Sword was secured. The Germans fought hard on all beaches, but Sword was the only one where they were able to mount a counter-attack with an armoured division on D-Day itself. This caused heavy casualties and stopped the British advance for a time. * {{see | name=Musée de la Batterie de Merville | alt= | url= | email= | address=Place du 9ème Bataillon, 14810 Merville-Franceville | lat= | long= | directions=In the Merville coastal battery casemate | phone=+33 2 31 91 47 53 | fax= | hours= | price=€6.50 | content=The museum retraces the operations of the British Sixth Airborne. }} * {{see | name=Site D’Ouistreham | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This beautiful seaside resort town has a legacy of fortifications, memorials, museums and military cemeteries, that stand at ease between beach hotels, fine stretches of sand, breezy cliffs and postcard-picturesque fishing harbours. There are several monuments in the town including the Free French monument, Royal Navy and Royal Marines monument, 13th/18th Royal Hussars monument, and N°4 Commando plaques. The Kieffer monument stands atop a German bunker and is named for the Commando Lieutenant who led the attack that took it. }} * {{see | name=Musée Nr 4 Commando | alt=N° 4 Commando Museum | url= | email= | address=Place Alfred Thomas, 14150 Ouistreham | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 96 63 10 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In this museum one can see scale models, weapons, and uniforms to retrace the story of the Franco-British Commandos who landed on Sword Beach.}} * {{see | name=Musée du Mur de L’Atlantique | alt=Atlantic Wall Museum | url=http://www.musee-grand-bunker.com | email= | address=av du 6 Juin, 14150 Ouistreham | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 97 28 69 | fax= | hours= | price=€7 | content=In a former artillery range-finding post on the Atlantic Wall, this 17 m high concrete tower is the only one of its kind and has been restored and re-equipped to its original state.}} * {{see | name=Site de Lion-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments include the Liberation monument, Royal Engineers Corps monument, and 41st Royal Marine Commando stele.}} * {{see | name=Site de Colleville-Montgomery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A plaque is located on the Hillman Battery main blockhouse in memory of the 1st Battalion the Suffolk Regiment soldiers. There is also a General Montgomery statue and the Provisional Cemetery, Kieffer and Montgomery monument.}} * {{see | name=Site D’Hermanville | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments in the area include 3rd Infantry Division and South Lancashire monument, Royal Artillery monument, Allied headquarters and Field hospital plaques, and Allied Navy sailors monument. The British Cemetery Hermanville-sur-Mer, where 1,003 soldiers rest is close to Hermanville-sur-Mer.}} * {{see | name=Musée Du Radar | alt=Radar Museum | url= | email= | address=Route de Basly 14440 Douvres la Délivrande | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 06 06 45 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the site of a German fortified radar base, the museum explains the evolution and operation of radar. Outside one can observe a German radar Würzburg.}} There are two Commonwealth cemeteries near this beach; see the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section for details. ===Juno Beach=== [[File:Follow-up waves of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade disembarking with bicycles from landing craft onto 'Nan White' sector of Juno Beach at Bernieres-sur-Mer, 6 June 1944. A23938.jpg|thumb|Second-wave Canadians at Bernières, bringing bicycles to move inland quickly]] Juno beach is five miles wide and includes the towns of St. Aubin-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer and Courseulles-sur-Mer. The Canadian 3rd Infantry Division and 2nd Armoured Brigade landed here and fought their way across the beaches and into the towns. The No. 48 Royal Marine Commando secured the left flank at Langrune-sur-Mer. The coastline bristled with guns, concrete emplacements, pillboxes, fields of barbed wire and mines. The opposition the Canadians faced as they landed was stronger than at any other beach except Omaha. * {{see | name=Site de Langrune-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Langrune-sur-Mer | content=In the town center, on the sea front is the 48th Royal Marine Commando monument. In the entrance hall of the city hall there is a plaque in memory of the friendship between the 48th Royal Marines Commando veterans and the citizens of Langrune-sur-Mer. }} * {{see | name=Site de Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.332427 | long=-0.394341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Calvados | content=A 50-mm gun casement has been preserved at Place du Canada. There are stone memorials to the North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment, Fort Garry Horse, and 48th Royal Marine Commando here. }} [[File:Bernieres-sur-mer-monument-debarquement.jpg|right|thumb|D-Day Memorial, near Bernières-sur-Mer, Juno Beach]] * {{see | name=Site de Bernières-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.335400 | long=-0.422858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This pretty seaside village is distinguished by its church with a 13th century bell tower and 67 m (220 ft) spire. La Maison Queen's Own Rifles of Canada commemorates the men of this regiment. The house is one of the famous houses on the beach as it appeared in many newsreels and official photos. Memorials to the Queen's Own Rifles, Le Regiment de la Chaudière, and Fort Garry Horse are by a German bunker at La Place du Canada. There is an excellent view of the beach from the bunker position and you can imagine what it must have been like when 800 men of the Queens's Own Rifles stormed ashore here as the lead wave of the dramatic D-Day assault. There are also the North Nova Scotia Highlanders plaque and Journalists HQ plaque. There is a walkway on the seawall that makes for a pleasant stroll along the ocean. If you walk east along the seawall about ½ km, you can see the house that appears in the background on the famous film footage showing the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada storming the beach on D-Day. }} [[File:Charcourseullessurmer.jpg|right|thumb|Sherman Duplex Drive tank]] * {{see | name=Site de Courseulles-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=In the Courseulles-sur-Mer town centre, on the sea front there is a Sherman Duplex Drive (DD) tank on display. These tanks were partly amphibious, capable of swimming ashore from their landing craft; the soldiers interpreted "DD" as "Donald Duck". This tank was recovered in 1970 from the sea and restored. Badges of regimental units who fought in the area are welded to it.<br/>Monuments in the area include the Royal Winnipeg Rifles monument, Regina Rifles Regiment stele, Canadian Scottish Regiment stele, Royal Engineers plaque, and the Liberation and De Gaulle monument.<br/>The Croix de Lorraine monument commemorates the return of General de Gaulle to France. }} * {{see | name=Centre Juno Beach | alt=Juno Beach Centre | url=http://www.junobeach.org/ | email= | address=voie des Français Libres, 14470 Courseulles-sur-Mer | lat=49.336389 | long=-0.461667 | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 37 32 17 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€7 | wikipedia=Juno Beach Centre | wikidata=Q12060923 | content=The Juno Beach Centre presents Canada's role in military operations and the war effort on the home front in World War II. Film, audio and displays bring pre-war and wartime Canada alive, as well as covering the fighting experiences. Juno Park at the front of the centre has walkways with interpretation panels, a preserved German bunker, and a path leading to the beach. There is little development here, so nothing interrupts your contemplation of beach and ocean. You can imagine the sands littered with mines-on-sticks, spiky metal “hedgehogs”, barbed wire and other barbarisms intended to rip the heart out of landing craft and the 14,000 Canadians that landed in this area. }} * {{see | name=Site de Graye-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments include the Liberation monument, Churchill "One Charlie" tank, breakthrough plaque, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, and 1st Canadian Scottish plaque, Canadian plaque, and Inns of Court monument. }} There is a Canadian cemetery near this beach; see the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section. ''Star Trek'' enthusiasts may be interested to know that James Doonan &mdash; the actor who played Scotty in the original series &mdash; was a Canadian officer who was wounded on this beach. ===Gold Beach=== Gold beach is more than 5 miles wide and includes the towns of La Rivière, Le Hamel and [[Arromanches-les-Bains]]. The British 50th Infantry Division and 8th Armoured Brigade landed here. The 47th Royal Marine Commando landed on the western flank with the objective to take Port-en-Bessin. * {{see | name=Musée America Gold Beach | alt=America Gold Beach Museum | url= | email= | address=2, Place Amiral Byrd, 14114 Ver-sur-Mer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 22 58 58 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum recounts the 1st airmail flight between the USA and France, together with a retrospective of the D-Day Landing and the British beachhead on Gold Beach.}} [[File:Arromanches-mulberry-3.jpg|right|thumb|Gold Beach overlooking Arromanches, site of the Mulberry harbour]] * {{see | name=Arromanches 360 | alt= | url=http://www.arromanches360.com | email= | address=Chemin du Calvaire, 14117 Arromanches | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 22 30 30 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The film ''The Price Of Freedom'' impressively mixes archived film from June 1944 with present day pictures and is presented on 9 screens in a circular theater.}} * {{see | name=Mulberry harbour | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=At [[Arromanches]], you’re looking down a stretch of Gold Beach and site of the Mulberry harbour. The invasion needed a port to bring in supplies on a huge scale. So the allies built concrete pontoons that were towed across the channel and sunk to form the port’s outer perimeter. Twenty of the original 115 pontoons still defy the waves.}} * {{see | name=Musée du Débarquement | alt=The Landing Museum | url=http://www.musee-arromanches.fr/accueil/index.php?lang=uk | email= | address=Place du 6 Juin, 14117 Arromanches | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 22 34 31 | fax= | hours= | price=£3.90 | content=In front of the actual vestiges of the Mulberries, this museum is devoted to the incredible feat of technology achieved by the British in building and setting up the artificial harbour. Period newsreel movies in English and French. Impressive dynamic scale-models showing how the floating docks rolled with the waves and tides. A 75-foot section of Mulberry floating bridge on display outside. Military equipment is on display outside, including an American half-track and a Higgins boat.}} [[File:Longues-sur-Mer Battery.jpg|right|thumb|The Longues-sur-Mer battery housed four 150mm guns with a range of 20 km]] * {{see | name=Longues-sur-Mer Battery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Longues-sur-Mer | lat=49.343 | long=0.695 | directions=Access from the D514 road (follow the road-signs) | phone=+33 2 31 06 06 45 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This battery housed four 150mm guns with a range of 20 km. On June 6th it pounded the beaches some and exchanged fire with both British and French cruisers and a WWI vintage American battleship. It was also bombed. At noon on June 7th it surrendered to British troops. It is the only coastal battery to have kept its guns, giving an impressive picture of what an Atlantic Wall gun emplacement was really like. }} * {{see | name=Site de Port-en-Bessin | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A monument in memory of the 47th Royal Marine Commando soldiers who were killed during the liberation of Port-en-Bessin and Asnelles is on top of the cliff, on the west side of the harbor.}} * {{see | name=Musée des épaves sous-marines | alt=Underwater Wrecks Museum | url= | email= | address=Route de Bayeux-Commes, 14520 Port-en-Bessin | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 21 17 06 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum presents recovered wrecks and artifacts from more than twenty-five years of under-water exploration, in the coastal landing area. Debris includes a Sherman tank. }} The Bayeux War Cemetery is not far inland of this beach, and the Bayeaux Memorial near it commemorates soldiers with no known grave. See the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section for details. ===Omaha Beach=== [[File:2nd Infantry Division, E-1 draw, Easy Red sector, Omaha Beach, D+1, June 7, 1944.jpg|thumb|US Army 2nd Infantry Division marching up the bluff at Omaha Beach, on D+1, June 7, 1944 ]] [[File:Cratères à la pointe du Hoc.jpg|right|thumb|Pointe-du-Hoc Bomb Craters]] Omaha beach is overlooked by bluffs which rise to 150 feet (46&nbsp;m) and command the beaches. These naturally strong defensive positions had been skillfully fortified with concrete gun emplacements, anti-tank guns and machine guns. In particular the guns at Pointe du Hoc were in position to be deadly, although they weren't actually firing on D-Day and it was Maisy battery that continued to fire onto both American beaches for three days. Allied bombing left these largely undamaged, and since there was no cover on the beach, this tranquil strand of beach became a killing field. Within a mile to the rear of the beach lay the fortified villages of Colleville-sur-Mer, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer and Vierville-sur-Mer. The US 1st Infantry Division had the most difficult landing of the whole Allied assault on D-Day and took around 2,000 casualties. One reason was the terrain, another that they faced the only German division on the coast which had a full complement of German troops. There were four divisions on the Cotentin Peninsula and several defending the British and Canadian beaches to the east, but those divisions were either below strength or composed partly of Russian, Polish and other forced conscripts. The Omaha Beach landing is shown in the Oscar-winning film ''Saving Private Ryan'' and, unlike much from Hollywood, the battle scenes are quite realistic. However, the landing sequences were filmed on beaches in [[County Wexford]], Ireland which bear little physical resemblance to the beaches in Normandy. * {{see | name=1st Infantry Division Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A monument dedicated to the “Big Red One”, the US 1st Infantry Division, is on the sea front, within walking distance from the American cemetery. Other monuments in the area include the 5th Engineer Special Brigade Memorial, and plaques commemorating the American armoured vehicles that passed through here.}} * {{see | name=2nd Infantry Division Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.36448 | long=-0.86366 | directions=Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A monument dedicated to the US 2nd Infantry Division is on the sea front, by the German defensive bunker, Widerstandsnest 65 (WN 65), that defended the route up the Ruquet Valley to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. }} [[File:2nd Infantry Division Monument, Omaha Beach, WN 65.jpg|thumb|upright=.7|2nd Infantry Division Monument]] * {{see | name=Musée Mémorial d’Omaha Beach | alt=Omaha Beach Memorial Museum | url=http://www.musee-memorial-omaha.com | email= | address=av de la Libération, 14710 Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 21 97 44 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum has a fine collection of uniforms, weapons, personal objects and vehicles. Dioramas, photos, and maps together with a film featuring veterans’ testimonies explain the landings at Omaha Beach and at Pointe du Hoc. A landing ship, Sherman tank and "Long Tom" 155 mm gun are on display outside.}} * {{see | name=Musée D-Day Omaha | alt=Omaha D-Day Museum | url=http://www.dday-omaha.fr/en/ | email= | address=Route de Grandcamp-Maisy, 14710 Vierville-sur-Mer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 21 71 80 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Devoted to the landing on Omaha Beach. Various equipment is displayed including: vehicles, weapons, radios, and engineer equipment. }} * {{see | name=Site de Vierville-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments here include the 29th US Infantry Division stele, National Guard monument, 6th Engineer Special Brigade stele, 29th DI Engineer plate, 81st CM battalion, and 110th FA bat. Plates, 5th Rangers Battalion plate, 58th Armored Field Battalion stele, boundary marker in memory of the 58th Artillery Battalion. Along the coastal road, 500 m from Les Moulins, is a monument on the site of the first American cemetery in Normandy on Omaha Beach. The soldiers interred there were later moved to the military cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. The beach's desolation makes it a powerful site to imagine soldiers battling on the sand, completely vulnerable to German artillery. }} [[File:Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument.jpg|right|thumb|Monument, Pointe-du-Hoc]] * {{see | name=La Pointe du Hoc | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A rocky headland towering over the beaches, La Pointe du Hoc has become a symbol of the courage of American troops. Here, Germans had placed bunkers and artillery. The positions were bombed, shelled and then attacked by 225 US Rangers, who scaled the 35 m rock wall, besieged the bunkers, and finally took them, only to find there were no guns at all. The guns had been dismantled and hidden in an orchard inland. Only 90 rangers were still standing at the summit. Today, bomb and shell craters remain. There is a monument in memory of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, who assaulted and captured La Pointe du Hoc battery. The memorial is built on a control firing casemate where bodies of the soldiers still lie under the ruins.}} * {{see | name=Musée des Batteries de Maisy | alt=Ranger Objective | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Grandcamp Maisy | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-01 | content=This outdoor German group of artillery batteries and HQ has been preserved and is camouflaged in over 14 hectares of land close to Grandcamp Maisy. The site covered the Omaha Sector and opened fire at Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc on the morning of D-day. The US 29th Division as well as the 5th and 2nd Rangers attacked the site on 9 June 1944 and after heavy fighting they captured the position. It is the largest German position in the invasion area and has original field guns, Landing craft and other D-day objects on display. American Rangers monument is on the site. }} There is an American cemetery near this beach; see the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section. ===Utah Beach=== Utah beach, the most westerly of the five beaches and the only one in Manche, was attacked by the US 4th Infantry Division. Due to navigational errors, the landings all took place on the south part of the beach which happened to be less well defended. Airborne troops landed through the night to secure the invasion’s western flank and to open the roads for their colleagues landing by sea at dawn. The objective was to cut the [[#Cotentin_Peninsula|Cotentin Peninsula]] off from the rest of France and take the port of [[Cherbourg]]. * {{see | name=Dead Man's Corner Museum | alt= | url=http://www.paratrooper-museum.org | email= | address=2 Village de l'Amont - 50500 Saint Come du Mont | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 42 00 42 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1180821 | content=At the point where the 101st Airborne Division encountered the Green Devils (the German paratroopers) you can get an insight into the battle for Carentan on the site which has remained largely intact. }} * {{see | name=Musée Airborne | alt=Airborne Museum | url=http://www.airborne-museum.org/ | email= | address=14 rue Eisenhower - 50480 Sainte-Mère-Église | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 41 41 35 | tollfree= | hours= | price=£2.85 | wikidata=Q3329035 | content=The story of D-Day is told in pictures and mementos of the American 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. On display are a Douglas C-47, a Waco glider, a Sherman tank, several artillery pieces, vehicles, equipment, many small arms, uniforms and historic objects. Film. One of the best D-Day museums to strike a balance between an extensive collection of artifacts together with explanations and context. }} [[File:Normandy '10- Ste Mere Eglise La Fiere Bridge (4823099763).jpg|thumb|Statue on a bridge in Ste-Mère-Église]] * {{see | name=[[Sainte-Mère-Église]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q273393 | content=This is perhaps the most famous "D-day village" of all. Street panels around Ste Mère-Eglise explain the operations of the US paratroopers. In the square, a parachute effigy still dangles from the church, commemorating what happened to John Steele when his parachute snagged on the spire. Inside the church is a stained glass window featuring the Virgin and child, surrounded by paratroopers. Monuments in the area include the 82nd Airborne plate, 505th Parachute regiment stele, and Sainte-Mère-Église liberators stele. Parts of the village are portrayed in the film ''The Longest Day''. }} * {{see | name=Musée du Débarquement | alt=Utah Beach Landing Museum | url=http://www.utah-beach.com | email= | address=Ste Marie-du-Mont, | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the beach on the Utah site | phone=+33 2 33 71 53 35 | fax= | hours= | price=£2.70 | content=This museum uses film, documents and models to recall D-Day in a unique and innovative manner. Several armored vehicles, equipment and a landing ship are on display.}} * {{see | name=Monuments located by the Utah Beach Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=American Soldier's Monument, 4th Infantry Division Monument, 90th Infantry Division Monument, VIIth Corps headquarters plaque, Coast Guard plaque, and US Navy plaque.}} * {{see | name=Batterie d’Azeville | alt=Azeville Battery | url= | email= | address=La Rue - 50310 Azeville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 40 63 05 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2891700 | content=Near Ste Mère-Eglise, the Azeville Battery consisted of a dozen casemates, including four blockhouses with 105mm heavy guns, 350 m of underground tunnels, underground rooms and ammunition storage. The position was held by 170 German gunners. Guided tours of the Azeville battery offer insight into the German coastal defenses and the battle that took place here. }} * {{see | name=Musée de la Batterie de Crisbecq | alt=Crisbecq Gun Battery Museum | url= | email= | address=Route des Manoirs, Saint-Marcouf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 6 86 10 80 59 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q325370 | content=The Crisbeq Gun Battery was one of the largest German coastal artillery batteries located on Utah Beach. There are 21 blockhouses linked by more than 1 km of trenches and restored recreation rooms, hospital, and kitchens. }} * {{see | name=Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée | alt=Museum of Freedom Regained | url= | email= | address=18, av de la Plage, 50310 Quinéville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 95 95 95 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This museum recalls the French peoples daily life during the German occupation until the liberation. }} ==The technical side== [[File:LST-21 unloads tanks during Normandy Invasion, June 1944 (26-G-2370).jpg|thumb|British tanks roll off an American LST]] The war effort, including this invasion, got fine support from a range of scientists, engineers, technicians and workers in all the Allied countries. Some of the most important developments were: * {{see | name=Landing Ship, Tank | alt=LST | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Landing Ship, Tank | content=These ships were designed by the Americans, with some British input, and built mainly in the US. They were first used in [[World War II in Africa|North Africa]], then in the invasions of Sicily and mainland Italy. On D-day, all the Allies used them. Most were manned by the US Navy. }} :For infantry, the US and UK each had a different system consisting of a large ship (US Attack transport, British Landing ship, infantry) which, unlike the LST, was not designed to go to the beach itself, only to deliver smaller landing craft to a position near the beach. * {{see | name=Radar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q47528 | content=Between the two world wars, several countries researched this. Early in WW II the British had the most advanced systems and put them to good use in the Battle of Britain. Once the US entered the war, they were shown the British innovations and contributed some of their own. By the time of D-Day, Germany and Russia both had radar as well. }} [[File:Armoured_Ramp_Carrier_02.jpg|thumb|A tank that transforms into a bridge]] * {{see | name=Hobart's Funnies | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hobart's Funnies | wikidata=Q716180 | content=The amphibious DD tanks mentioned at [[#Site de Courseulles-sur-Mer]] and the flamethrower tank outside the [[#Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie]] in Bayeux were two of several types of unusual armour developed specifically for the Normandy landings. Others were designed for clearing minefields, for creating a bridge, or for destroying fortifications either by rolling up and planting explosive charges or by hammering them from a distance with a 230mm mortar.<br />The British general Percy Hobart was in charge of their design and crew training. On the day, he was in command of the 79th Armoured Division which provided the crews. They were used on all the beaches, and later in the war, supporting all the Allies. }} * {{see | name=Mulberry harbours | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mulberry harbour | wikidata=Q426875 | content=These were a British invention, prefabricated concrete caissons that could be towed across the Channel and sunk to create docks, breakwaters and so on for a temporary harbour. Two were built, one on the British [[#Gold Beach]] and one on the American [[#Omaha Beach]], but the American one was destroyed by a storm. }} The British "Ultra" group at [[Bletchley Park]] broke nearly all the German codes used in this war and provided crucial intelligence to Allied field commanders. ==Normandy campaign== The successful landing was a turning point in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], a major step toward the defeat of Nazi Germany; after D-Day, the Allies went on to liberate all of Europe. On the Western Front, the three main participants were the US, Britain and Canada. On the Eastern Front, [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] forces continued to drive forward relentlessly as they had been doing since long before D-Day. To the south, Allied forces had [[World War II in Africa|driven the Axis out of North Africa]] in 1943, then invaded Italy; they took Rome a few days before D-Day. D-Day (June 6) was the start of a '''campaign in Normandy''' that lasted until late August. Those interested in wartime history may wish to visit the sites of the other main battles of that campaign, described below. Meanwhile an attempt to assassinate Hitler on July 20, 1944 led to at least 7,000 arrests and almost 5,000 executions. Some of the plotters were senior officers and the repercussions greatly disrupted the German military. Among others, Rommel was forced into suicide. ===Around Caen=== [[File:Infantrymen of The Regina Rifle Regiment outside a damaged building, Caen, France, 10 July 1944.jpg|thumb|Canadians in Caen, early July]] [[Caen]] is symbolically important as the capital of the Calvados department and the largest city in [[Lower Normandy]], and was strategically important as the transport hub of the region. The allies attacked it forcefully, and the Germans reinforced it heavily; at one point they had nine armored divisions plus infantry and artillery in and around the town. The British and Canadians fought house-to-house in Caen itself and pressed hard in nearby areas, but did not gain full control of the town and environs until mid-July. By the end of the battle, much of the city was reduced to rubble and nearby villages were also heavily damaged. The airfield at [[Carpiquet]], just west of Caen, was one of the first Canadian objectives after D-Day, but it was defended by an entire SS panzer division plus other troops and the Canucks were beaten back. Both sides sent reinforcements and there was heavy fighting around the town until the Allies finally took it in early July. *{{see | name=Ardenne Abbey | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.1965 | long=-0.4139 | directions=Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, between Caen and Carpiquet | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ardenne Abbey massacre | wikidata=Q22947455 | content=Twenty Canadian prisoners were shot by Waffen SS troops in the abbey courtyard in early June; over 150 Canadian prisoners were killed during the Normandy campaign. The regimental commander, Kurt Meyer, was using the Abbey as his headquarters at the time and was later convicted of war crimes. }} ===Cotentin Peninsula=== [[File:Liberation de Cherbourg le maire felicite les americains.jpg|thumb|The mayor of Cherbourg greets American General Collins]] There was heavy fighting on the [[Cotentin Peninsula]], west of the beaches, shortly after D-Day. The Allies urgently needed the port of [[Cherbourg]] at the tip of the peninsula, and sent an American force to take it. The Americans faced quite a difficult fight; four German divisions were on the peninsula, and the ''bocage'' terrain there is largely unsuitable for tanks so a lot of hard foot slogging was required. Hitler, against his generals' advice, insisted that German forces defend the whole peninsula rather than withdrawing to strong positions around the city. They did that and made the Americans fight for every bit of ground, with heavy casualties on both sides. Later Hitler commanded the defenders to fight to the last man, sacrificing themselves for the Fatherland. However when the situation became hopeless, General von Schlieben fought a delaying action while his troops demolished the port, then surrendered rather than let his remaining men die pointless deaths. Cherbourg fell at the end of June; it was the first major French city liberated, and Caen the second. After Cherbourg, the Americans turned south to take [[Saint-Lô]] at the base of the peninsula against stiff opposition; the town was thoroughly destroyed. Other units swept down the West side of the peninsula taking [[Coutances]], [[Granville (Normandy)|Granville]] and [[Avranches]]. ===American breakout=== The American victories on the peninsula got them out into open territory more suited for tanks, and they then moved quickly in several directions. [[File:Normandybreakout.jpg|thumb|American breakout]] By this time nearly all German reserves had been committed in unsuccessful attempts to hold Caen and Saint-Lô, and many German formations had been badly chewed up. Some German units were tied down fighting the British and Canadians, four whole divisions had been wiped out by the Americans on the peninsula, and both the French Resistance and Allied bombing raids disrupted German efforts to bring in reinforcements. Also, the Germans were in quite deep trouble on the Eastern front, and they did not have anywhere near enough resources for both fronts. The Americans had both more tanks and far better air support than the enemy; they used these advantages to full effect in a textbook example of fast-moving armoured tactics, similar to the ''blitzkrieg'' (lightning war) with which the Germans had devastated several countries a few years earlier. Part of the American force swung west to take [[Brittany]] with little resistance. Other units &mdash; most of the American force plus three British armoured divisions &mdash; moved south to [[Nantes]] and [[Angers]] on the Loire and east to [[Le Mans]] and [[Alençon]], despite much more serious opposition. In early August they took part in the battle around Falaise, and by the end of August they had liberated [[Paris]]. ===Falaise=== The '''decisive battle''' of the Normandy campaign was fought around [[Falaise]], some distance inland of Caen, starting in early August. [[File:Falaise_Pocket_map.jpg|thumb|The Falaise pocket]] Over 100,000 German troops were almost surrounded in the "Falaise Pocket". Commonwealth forces by now held everything around Caen on the north side and the British had taken the area around [[Vire]] on the west, while the rapid American advance had put them on the south side. Among other German forces, the pocket had those retreating after defeats in the intense battles for Caen, Saint-Lô and Vire. The Allies hammered them from the air and with artillery, pressed in with armour and infantry, and hoped to completely surround them by closing off the only exit, the "Falaise Gap" on the east. To close the gap the Canadians, and the Polish armoured division deployed with them, thrust south near Falaise and Americans moved north in the [[Argentan]] area. However the by-now-desperate Germans fought hard to keep the gap open and escape through it; there was '''about two weeks of extremely heavy fighting''' before it was finally closed. Falaise is a '''distinctly controversial battle'''; two decisions by the senior generals kept the Allies from closing the gap sooner and having an even larger victory: * Patton's Americans were ordered to stop their advance and dig in near Argentan, rather than risk over-extending their lines by continuing north to join up with the Canadians. One reason for this was that the Allies knew from the code breakers at [[Milton Keynes#Q155921|Bletchley Park]] that the Germans were planning an attack near Argentan. * The British reserves were not sent to reinforce the Canadians who appealed urgently for them. These decisions were heatedly debated at the time; Patton and the Canadian generals were furious. Even with the benefit of hindsight, experts still disagree over whether they were sensible and prudent or foolish and costly. The Canadians and Poles &mdash; unassisted on the ground, though they did get plenty of air support &mdash; could neither close the gap completely nor hold against German efforts to batter their way out. They did try and got quite badly mauled; they lost more men around Falaise than they had in the landings and the fierce fight for Caen. There were many panzer divisions in the pocket; by now all were badly damaged but they could still mount devastating thrusts against chosen targets. The Canadians linked up with US forces on August 17th, closing the gap, but then the panzers smashed through and it was not until August 21st that the gap was closed for good. On the German side, Hitler overruled the generals who wanted to conduct an orderly retreat early in the battle, ordering them instead to hold their ground and even mount counterattacks (the red arrows on the map). Most historians believe the generals were right, a German defeat was inevitable, and Hitler's interference only made it worse. In particular, ordering tanks withdrawn from the defense of Falaise for use in his counterattacks allowed a Canadian advance. [[File:Panther mont ormel 03.jpg|thumb|Devastation near Falaise]] The battle was utterly devastating to the countryside. {{quote|I was conducted through it on foot, to encounter scenes that could be described only by Dante. It was literally possible to walk for hundreds of yards at a time, stepping on nothing but dead and decaying flesh.|author=Eisenhower}} '''Falaise was a major Allied victory'''; about 10,000 Germans were killed and 50,000 surrounded and forced to surrender; some did escape to fight on, but they lost nearly all their equipment and many were wounded. After Falaise, the Germans had no effective force west of the Seine and what troops they did have in the area were in full retreat; Paris was liberated only days later. ===Overall result=== The campaign in Normandy that began with D-Day and ended with Falaise was a major success for the Allies. Their losses were heavy &mdash; about 200,000 killed, missing, wounded or captured &mdash; but German losses were more than twice that. Both sides lost many tanks, guns, vehicles and other supplies, but at this stage of the war the Allies could better afford those losses. ==After Normandy== After Normandy, Allied forces drove toward [[Paris]] from Normandy and the [[Pays de la Loire]] which the Americans had taken after breaking out of the peninsula. After Falaise, the German forces in the area were in severe disarray and the Allies still had air superiority so the advance was rapid. The German garrison in Paris surrendered on August 25. [[File:American troops march down Champs-Elysees HD-SN-99-02719.JPG|thumb|American troops in Paris]] Meanwhile American and Free French forces, plus some British paratroopers, invaded southern France (east of [[Marseilles]]) in mid-August. Between that and the victories in the north, they soon liberated much of France. After that, the British and Americans drove through eastern France and then into central Germany, aiming for Berlin. The Canadians took the left flank, liberating coastal parts of France, then Belgium, Holland and the North Sea coast of Germany. In the last few days of the war a Canadian parachute battalion who had been among the first to land on D-Day were sent on a mad dash to take [[Wismar]] on Germany's Baltic coast, getting there just in time to prevent the [[Soviet Union|Soviets]] from taking that region and possibly [[Denmark]]. After Falaise and the liberation of Paris, the Germans regrouped and were able to put up a stiff resistance and even mount some counterattacks; the Allied advance slowed down, but it was unstoppable. Caught between the Russians on the east and the Western Allies on the west, losing on both fronts and being heavily bombed as well, Germany surrendered less than a year after D-Day, in early May 1945. ==Cemeteries== Beautiful [[cemeteries]] overlook the sea and countryside and are essential stops along the way to understand and reflect on the human cost of the war. This was enormous; around 100,000 soldiers (about 60,000 German and 40,000 Allied) died in Normandy during the summer of 1944. There were also air, naval and civilian deaths, plus large numbers wounded or captured. We list the cemeteries in two groups; the first four near the coast and the rest further inland. Order within each group is east-to-west. [[Image:Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (8).JPG|thumb|Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Reviers]] * {{see | name=Ranville War Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033500/RANVILLE%20WAR%20CEMETERY | email= | address=5357 Rue du Comté Louis de Rohan Chabot | lat=49.23113 | long=-0.25776 | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This cemetery has mainly men of the British 6th Airborne Division who made parachute and glider landings in the area on D-Day. There are 2,235 Commonwealth graves (the division had a Canadian battalion), plus 330 German and a few others.}} *{{see | name=Hermanville War Cemetery | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033000/HERMANVILLE%20WAR%20CEMETERY | lat=49.286 | long=-0.309 | content=This cemetery has 1,003 graves, mainly of British troops who fell in the first few days of the invasion. }} *{{see | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2004600/BENY-SUR-MER%20CANADIAN%20WAR%20CEMETERY,%20REVIERS | name=Beny-sur-mer Canadian War Cemetery | lat=49.304 | long=-0.45 | content=Just over 2,000 Canadians are buried here; nearly all of them fell during the landings or shortly after. The cemetery is near the village of Reviers, about 18 km east of Bayeux.}} [[Image:Flickr - DVIDSHUB - USACAPOC(A) remembers D-Day (Image 3 of 7).jpg|thumb|American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer]] *{{see | name=Normandy American Cemetery | url=https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/normandy-american-cemetery | email= | address= | lat=49.3591555 | long=-0.85316111 | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 51 62 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | content=Overlooking Omaha Beach, this 172.5 acre (70 hectare) cemetery contains the graves of 9,387 American soldiers. The rows of perfectly aligned headstones against the immaculate, emerald green lawn convey an unforgettable feeling of peace and tranquility. The beaches can be viewed from the bluffs above, and there is a path down to the beach. On the Walls of the Missing in a semicircular garden on the east side of the memorial are inscribed 1,557 names. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified.}} *{{see | name=Banneviile-la-Campagne War Cemetery | lat=49.1755 | long=-0.229 | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2101000/BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE%20WAR%20CEMETERY | content=This cemetery has 2,170 Commonwealth dead and five Poles. Most fell after the capture of Caen in mid-July.}} *{{see | name=Grainville-Langannerie Polish Cemetery | lat=49.0230 | long=-0.2706 | content=This is the only Polish war cemetery in France. It has the graves of 696 soldiers from the Polish armoured division who fought alongside the Canadians in Normandy; most fell in the fight around the Falaise Gap. }} *{{see | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2032600/Bretteville-sur-Laize%20Canadian%20War%20Cemetery | name=Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery | lat=49.06 |long=-0.292 | content=This cemetery is near Falaise and has 2871 Canadians, most of whom fell in the fight to close the Falaise Gap.}} *{{see | name=Saint Manvieu War Cemetery | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2004800/ST.%20MANVIEU%20WAR%20CEMETERY,%20CHEUX | lat=49.1780 | long=-0.5143 | content=This cemetery has 1,627 Commonwealth graves and 555 German. It is near the airport at [[Carpiquet]] and has mainly men who fell in the fierce battles over that.}} *{{see | name=Bayeux War Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033300/BAYEUX%20WAR%20CEMETERY | email= | address= | lat=49.274 | long=-0.7143 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=The largest British cemetery of the Second World War in France, containing the graves of over 4,400 Commonwealth soldiers, mostly British, and 500 others, mostly German. The Bayeux Memorial stands opposite the cemetery and bears the names of 1,808 Commonwealth soldiers who have no known grave. The cemetery is about a 15-minute walk from Bayeux train station. }} *{{see | name=La Cambe German War Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/Cimetiere-Militaire-Allemand/PCU/LA-CAMBE/fiche-PCUNOR014FS0007M-2.html | email= | address= | lat=49.3428 | long=-1.0266 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This site has the graves of 23,400 German soldiers, most of whom fell in the Normandy campaign. See also the [http://www.volksbund.de/kriegsgraeberstaette/la-cambe.html German government site]. }} *{{see | name=Orglandes German War Cemetery | url=http://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/pcu/cimetiere-militaire-allemand/orglandes/fiche-PCUNOR050FS0007T-2.html | lat=49.426 | long=-1.449 | content=This cemetery has just over 10,000 German graves, including many who fell in the defense of the Cotentin Peninsula. [http://www.volksbund.de/kriegsgraeberstaette/orglandesmanche.html German government site]}} Nearly all the dead in these cemeteries fell sometime between the invasion on June 6 and the end of the Falaise battle in mid-August. ==Go next== From this area, one might go anywhere in [[France]] or across the channel to the [[UK]]. [[Normandy]] is a major tourist area with a range of attractions, as are nearby [[Brittany]], the [[Pays de la Loire]], and the [[Channel Islands]]. Other places of possible interest to war buffs are the scenes of two Allied raids on the German-held French coast in 1942. A predominantly Canadian force attacked [[Dieppe]], further north on the Normandy coast, and British commandos raided [[Saint-Nazaire]], near [[Nantes]] to the south. Losses were extremely heavy in both places and arguably both raids were disasters, though the Saint-Nazaire attack did knock out an important drydock for the rest of the war. On the other hand, it is often claimed that these raids were essential preparation for D-Day, tests of German defenses that gave intelligence required for planning the invasion. People interested in earlier history can see sites associated with ''Duke William IV of Normandy'', who invaded England in 1066 and is known there as '''William the Conqueror'''. He was born in [[Falaise]] and is buried in [[Caen]] which was his capital; his castle is now a tourist attraction. His invasion fleet sailed from [[Bayeux]] and a museum there has a famous tapestry depicting his conquest of England. {{PartOfTopic|World War II in Europe}} {{guidetopic}} {{geo|49.35|-.75|zoom=9}} 3h6qxpsb5mz1ew85ntn6ch6gbltjxqd 5289143 5289082 2026-06-07T17:01:51Z Pashley 1822 /* Around Caen */ 5289143 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|D day banner.jpg|ftt=yes|caption=American 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One) wading onto Omaha Beach}} The [https://en.normandie-tourisme.fr/discover/history/d-day-and-the-battle-of-normandy/ '''D-Day Beaches'''] are in the [[Calvados]] and [[Manche]] departments of [[Normandy]], [[France]]. They were the landing places for the Allied invasion of western Europe during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]]. An excellent time to visit is on the June 6th anniversary when there are numerous memorial ceremonies to mark the occasion. A large number of [[reenactment]] groups attend, adding pageantry and atmosphere. The church bells ring in the towns to celebrate the anniversary of their liberation. The French people will be happy to see you - these people remember, and the welcome will be warm. It has been a long time since 1944 and not many of the old soldiers survive, but those that do often return to these beaches on June 6th. For the 70th anniversary in 2014, 90-year-old Royal Navy veteran Bernard Jordan was denied permission to leave his nursing home because of his health; he snuck out and got on a ferry to France anyway. Two elderly paratroopers, a 93-year-old American and an 89-year-old Briton, jumped into France that day as they had 70 years earlier. ==Understand== : ''See [[World War II in Europe]] for context.'' On 6 June 1944 (D-Day), the long-awaited invasion of Northwest Europe (Operation Overlord) began with Allied landings on the coast of [[Normandy]] (Operation Neptune). [[Image:Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Reflection on D-Day.jpg|thumb|300px|American troops going in<br/>The high ground visible here made the landing on Omaha Beach especially difficult]] The task was formidable, for the Germans had turned the coastlininto an interlinked series of strongpoints with artillery, machine guns, pillboxes, barbed wire, land mines, and beach obstacles. Germany had 50 divisions in northern [[France]] and the [[low countries|Low Countries]], including at least a dozen in position to immediately be used against this invasion. Following an extensive air and sea bombardment of the assault areas, the Allies launched a simultaneous landing of U.S., British and Canadian forces. About 160,000 ground troops landed that day, roughly half American and half Commonwealth. About 4,000 ships, 11,000 planes, and many thousands of sailors and airmen also took part in the operation. Overall commander of Allied forces in Europe was the American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who would later become the country's president, while the British General Bernard Montgomery was in charge of the ground forces in Normandy once they landed. On the German side, General Erwin Rommel was in charge of coastal defenses while Field Marshall Gerd von Rundstedt had overall command in the region. This was the largest seaborne invasion in history and an important Allied victory, though the costs in both lives and material were enormous. ===The landings=== {{quote|The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.|author=General Dwight D. Eisenhower}} Just after midnight 24,000 men came in by parachute and glider on the flanks, to secure key points. Then the main seaborne landings on five separate beaches began at dawn. East-to-west, the attacks were: [[File:Pegasus_Bridge_1944.jpg|right|thumb|Pegasus Bridge]] * The British 6th Airborne, with one Canadian battalion, on the left flank near [[Caen]] ** {{see | name=Mémorial Pégasus | alt= | url=https://musee.memorial-pegasus.com/en/ | email= | address=av du Major Howard, 14860 Ranville | lat=49.242090 | long=-0.273750 | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 78 19 44 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€7.50 | wikipedia=Memorial Pegasus | image=Memorial Pegasus - Entrée du musée.jpg | wikidata=Q6815492 | content=The capture of Pegasus Bridge was a remarkable achievement of the Glider Pilot regiment and the Sixth British Airborne. The story is well covered in the museum where exhibits include the original Pégasus Bridge and a Horsa Glider. Several monuments to the Sixth British Airborne are beside the bridge. }} * {{listing | name=Sword Beach | alt=British | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2988 | long=-0.3055 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1138519| wikipedia=Sword Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Juno Beach | alt=Canadian | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.332 | long=-0.399 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q832409| wikipedia=Juno Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Gold Beach | alt=British | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.346 | long=-0.554 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q745883| wikipedia=Gold Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Omaha Beach | alt=American | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.3720 | long=-0.8836 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q464257| wikipedia=Omaha Beach | content= }} * {{listing | name=Utah Beach | alt=American | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.415402777 | long=-1.174647222 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q757273| wikipedia=Utah Beach | content= }} * The US 82nd and 101st Airborne, on the right flank around [[Sainte-Mère-Église]] Every beach has monuments and museums; see the [[#Beaches|Beaches]] section below for details. [[Image:D-day allied assault routes.jpg|thumb|300px|The main assault routes]] When the seaborne units began to land, the allied soldiers stormed the beaches against strong opposition, despite mines and obstacles. They raced across open beaches swept with machine gun fire and stormed the German gun positions. In fierce hand-to-hand fighting, they fought their way into the towns and hills and then advanced inland. Casualties were heavy in all areas and on both sides, though initially the Germans in their fortified positions had lighter losses than the Allies. ''“As we near the edge of the water we spread out. Other craft have grounded further along the beach. We are now abreast of them. They are disembarking with all types of material about their person, just as helpless as myself to shoot back the beach defenders. Some of the boys go down at the water's edge for a breather, but they come under direct machine-gun fire which criss-crosses the whole beach. Thank Heaven! "'' &ndash; <small>John Robson, [https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/discoveries/12-incredible-d-day-stories1 Hull Daily Mail]</small> By the end of the day the 3rd British Division was within three miles of Caen, the 3rd Canadian Division was well established on its intermediate objectives and the 50th British Division was only two miles from Bayeux. In the American zone, the 4th Division had established a 4-mile deep penetration inland and was within reach of Ste-Mere-Eglise, where the 82nd had fought throughout the night. At Omaha Beach the Germans had an advantage of terrain from the bluffs above the landing sites, but there too beachheads had been established. It was a magnificent accomplishment; the formidable Atlantic Wall had been successfully breached. By the end of D-Day, the Allies had landed more than 150,000 troops in France by sea and air, 6,000 vehicles including 900 tanks, 600 guns, and about 4,000 tons of supplies and, astonishingly, they had achieved complete surprise in doing it. More soldiers and supplies were pouring ashore to continue the advance; by early July the Allies had over a million men in France, and in August the total reached two million. ===Other allies=== The main invading force was American, British and Canadian, but several other allies had observers present or were involved in other ways. The captive nations of Europe contributed significantly to their own liberation; they all (even Germany) had resistance movements, and several also had more formal forces involved; on D-Day there were Free French on the beaches, and Norwegian, Dutch and Polish Navy ships offshore. A Polish armoured division fought as part of the Canadian army in Normandy. From D-Day through all the fighting in France, Belgium and Holland, the resistance disrupted both German communications and their efforts to move urgently-needed reinforcements and supplies. On D-Day, Free French paratroopers were dropped in [[Brittany]] (the region west of Normandy) to help with that; their success was a factor in the American victories on the [[#Cotentin Peninsula|Cotentin Peninsula]] shortly after D-Day and in Brittany later. By the time of this war the [[British Empire]] was far past its peak, but it was still a force to be reckoned with. On D-Day about half the landing force were British or Canadian, and the Empire made contributions beyond that. Ships of the New Zealand merchant marine delivered troops and British-based squadrons of Commonwealth air forces were in action along with the RAF and USAF. Also, every branch of the British services included personnel from other countries of the Empire. ===Towns=== The usual bases for visits to the beaches are either Caen or Bayeux; all the beaches are easily reached from either, though both are a bit inland not right on the beaches. [[Caen]] is the main city of the department of [[Calvados]], and the second most important city in Normandy after Rouen; it has various attractions and excellent shopping. It is about 15&nbsp;km (10 miles) from the coast. * {{see | name=Mémorial de Caen | alt= | url=http://www.memorial-caen.fr/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mémorial de Caen | wikidata=Q390677 | content=This museum offers daily tours of the beaches and shows some good films of both the landings and the rest of the [[#Normandy_campaign|campaign in Normandy]]. }} [[Bayeux]] is a smaller town, closer to the coast and to the center of the invasion landing area. It is easy to get in and out of, and convenient for visiting the [[#Omaha Beach|Omaha]], [[#Gold Beach|Gold]] and [[#Juno Beach|Juno]] beach sectors. It has excellent restaurants and shops with an interesting pedestrian section. * {{see | name=Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie | alt=Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum | url= | email= | address=boul Fabian Ware, 14400 Bayeux | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 51 46 90 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3329287 | content=This museum offers a chronological presentation of the events of the Battle of Normandy along with an exhibition of equipment, small arms, weapons and uniforms, films, mementos and slides. English and French. Outside: German "Marder" anti-tank vehicle, Sherman Tank, American tank destroyer, and a British "crocodile" flame-throwing tank. Inside: American self-propelled 105 mm howitzer, Radio truck, armored bulldozer, American quad-50 caliber anti-aircraft gun (aka "meat chopper"), and several other large weapons. One of the best D-Day museums to offer a balance of artifacts on the one hand together with explanations and historical context on the other. }} * {{see | name=Musée Mémorial du General de Gaulle | alt=General de Gaulle Memorial | url= | email= | address=10, rue Bourbesneur, 14400 Bayeux | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 92 45 55 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In the former Governor's House, this museum is dedicated to the numerous visits made by the general to Bayeux and in particular, the two important speeches delivered on 14 June 1944 and 16 June 1946. Film archives, photos, manuscripts, documents and memorabilia. }} There are other choices. * [[Ouistreham]] is on the coast at the eastern end of the landing area, on [[#Sword Beach|Sword Beach]], and may be convenient because it has a ferry from [[Portsmouth]]. * [[Arromanches-les-Bains]] is on the coast near the center, on [[#Gold Beach|Gold Beach]], and was one site where a "mulberry harbour" (artificial port) was built shortly after D-Day. * [[Sainte-Mère-Église]] is to the west, inland of [[#Utah Beach|Utah Beach]]; American paratroopers were dropped in the area a few hours before the seaborne invasion and fought a fierce battle in and around the town. The area has many other villages; most are quite picturesque and are able to accommodate tourists. One could also stay in one of the towns outside the actual landing area where an important battle was fought in the weeks after D Day. See the [[#Normandy_campaign|Normandy campaign]] section below for details. Almost every town in this area was damaged during the war; some &mdash; such as [[Caen]], [[Saint-Lô]], [[Vire]] and [[Falaise]] &mdash; were mostly destroyed. However, they have all long since been rebuilt. [[Bayeux]] was fortunately undamaged and so still retains the Medieval character. ===Climate=== Normandy has a temperate-zone maritime climate. The summers are warm and winters are mild. Rain however is a part of the climate all year round, winter seeing more rain than summer. The ongoing rain isn't enough to spoil a vacation most of the time and it does have a benefit, the nature is incredibly lush and green. Winter does see the occasional snow and frost as well, but in general the climate is pretty moderate in winter. Summers are a little warmer than in southern Britain with up to 8 hours of sunshine per day. Cyclists love the region because it is not nearly as hot as most other parts of France and can be more compared to southern England than inland France. Either way, sunscreen and a hat are necessary; even if it doesn't feel as hot as the rest of France, the sun is still beating down with force! ==Get in== Normandy is easily reachable from Paris, either by car (2 to 3 hours drive) or by train (2 hours from [[Paris]] St Lazare station to [[Caen]] central station). Alternatively, a ferry across the channel will take you in just over three hours from [[Portsmouth]] to [[Ouistreham]], the easternmost D-Day target, an ideal starting point. [[Portsmouth]] was one of the ports from which the invasion was launched and has a [https://theddaystory.com/ D-Day Museum]. Other ferries go to [[Cherbourg]] and [[Le Havre]], nearby though not in the actual landing area. Cherbourg is a major city and was liberated by the Americans in late June; see [[#Cotentin_Peninsula|Contentin Peninsula]] below. Le Havre is a smaller town and further from the beaches; it was a German naval base, mainly for torpedo boats. It was liberated by a British and Canadian force in early September after some of the heaviest bombing of the war and a fierce fight on the ground. Caen also has an airport, near the village of [[Carpiquet]] west of the city. Control of the airfield was fiercely contested in the weeks after D-Day. ==Get around== Tour the [[#Beaches|beaches and battlefields]], see the various museums and [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] throughout the area, and visit the seaside villages and towns. Independent travel either by car or using public transport is possible. {{Mapframe|49.37|-0.88|zoom=9|width=520|height=560|layer=M|lang=en}} Local tourist information offices provide a leaflet (in English) that lists key visitor attractions, and has details of seven route itineraries which are also signposted on the road network. ===By car=== Car rental in Normandy can be arranged through several international chains including Avis, Budget, Eurocar, and Hertz. Cars can be picked up in Caen. Driving in France is on the right-hand side of the road and all distance and speed measurements are in km. ===Bus=== Bus routes in Normandy with services between Caen and Bayeux, Bayeux and Ouistreham, and Bayeux to Grandcamp. These cover most of the main landing beaches. All the routes are operated by [http://www.busverts.fr/ Bus Verts du Calvados] {{phone|09 70 83 00 14 (non-geographic number)}}, and free timetables can be acquired from the main tourist offices. From Bayeux train station, you can catch a bus to some of the D-Day beaches. On the bus website there is a map of the bus route to the D-Day beaches. Bus 70 takes you to Omaha beach, the American cemetery, and to Pointe Du Hoc. Bus 74 takes you to Arromanches Beach, the location of the Mulberry harbors. According to Wikipedia: "Omaha beach is 5 miles (8 km) long, from east of Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to west of Vierville-sur-Mer" and these villages are accessible via Bus 70. Buses are few and far between, so take the few number of buses into account. Also, buses do not run when there is heavy snow, so check the bus website beforehand during snow season. In July and August [https://nomad.normandie.fr/welcome-normandy-transport-network-nomad Nomad] operates ligne 125 every day between Grandcamp-Maisy and Courseulles-sur-Mer via [[Arromanches-les-Bains]], Colleville-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer and Port-en-Bessin. It serves many sites and tourist attractions along the coast, including beaches, shops and museums. There are connections with routes 101, 120 and 121, which have special summer timetables. ===Bicycle=== Bike tours are very popular in France and biking is an excellent way of visiting the battlefields. You can rent bicycles at most major towns and railway stations in France. On D-Day, some of the invading troops used bicycles; see the photos below of British troops at [[#Sword Beach|Lion-sur-Mer]] and Canadians at [[#Juno Beach|Juno Beach]]. ===Guided tours=== Guided tours including transport are available; most travel agents in the area and many of the hotels can arrange these if required. In [[Caen]] or [[Bayeux]], some companies offer half-day or full-day guided tours to the battlefields with English-speaking guides. * [http://www.normandy-sightseeing-tours.com/ Normandy Sightseeing Tours] offers tours from Bayeux to all five landing beaches and beyond. They use 8-seat vans, for smaller groups and a better experience. The guides are French and mostly locals from Normandy, all English-speaking. * [http://larougerietours.co.uk/index.html La Rouge Tours] is one example of tours led by professional Battlefield Guides, mostly conducted by former servicemen. The [http://www.memorial-caen.fr/ Memorial de Caen] museum also conducts daily tours of the beaches. ==Beaches== Now more than 80 years after D-Day, the Normandy coastline is peaceful with lovely seaside towns and picturesque beaches. Many of the towns have names of the form something-sur-mer; ''sur-mer'' is French for "on the sea". Behind the coast is an old-fashioned farming landscape of grain fields, cattle and pastures, hedges and farmhouses. :"Take time to stroll on the beaches and through the villages and to drive country lanes that are once again regulated by rural rhythms, just as if they’d never been devastated at all. It's pretty and poignant, and here’s a strange thing, it brings out the best in people. There’s respect in the air and a common bond between visitors. Folk behave well, smile and chat more easily than usual."<br/>Anthony Peregrine, ''The Sunday Times''. However, the memories of war and D-Day are engrained in the landscape. Along the 80-km (50-mile) D-Day invasion coast there are the remains of German gun emplacements and bunkers, while war memorials and monuments mark where the allied forces landed. Inland, there are monuments in almost every village and at every bend in the road, for there is barely a square yard that wasn’t fought over. Along the coast and inland there are numerous D-Day related museums. Only by visiting do you get a proper idea of the vastness of the enterprise. The following description of the beaches is organized in an east-to-west order, so that it can be used to plan a driving or biking tour along the coast. The length of a tour depends on how many sites and museums a person decides to visit. Enthusiasts could spend several weeks, but two or three days are enough to cover the major sites. A good starting point is to get an orientation to the area and the history of D-Day at either the [http://normandy.memorial-caen.com/ Mémorial de Caen] or Musée du Débarquement (The Landing Museum) in Arromanches, and from there set out to explore. The beaches are still known today by their D-Day code names. ===Sword Beach=== [[File:Monument au commando Kieffer.jpg|thumb|Kieffer monument]] [[File:D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944 B5040.jpg|thumb|British troops at Lion-sur-Mer]] Sword beach, the most easterly of the five beaches, stretches from [[Ouistreham]] to Luc-sur-Mer. The British 3rd Infantry Division landed on the 4&nbsp;km (2½-miles) of beach between Ouistreham and Lion-sur-mer. The 41st Royal Marine Commando landed at Lion-sur-Mer, while the N°4 British Commando landed at Ouistreham. Integrated with the N°4 British Commando were 177 Frenchmen of the 1st Battalion of Fusiliers Marins Commandos who were granted the honor to set foot on Normandy soil in the first wave. On the eastern flank of Sword beach, the Sixth British Airborne had parachuted in the early morning hours of June 6th to seize bridges over the River Orne and Caen canal, silence gun batteries and secure the eastern flank of the D-Day beaches. A ''coup de main'' attack captured Pegasus and Horsa bridges to ensure access to the high ground overlooking Sword was secured. The Germans fought hard on all beaches, but Sword was the only one where they were able to mount a counter-attack with an armoured division on D-Day itself. This caused heavy casualties and stopped the British advance for a time. * {{see | name=Musée de la Batterie de Merville | alt= | url= | email= | address=Place du 9ème Bataillon, 14810 Merville-Franceville | lat= | long= | directions=In the Merville coastal battery casemate | phone=+33 2 31 91 47 53 | fax= | hours= | price=€6.50 | content=The museum retraces the operations of the British Sixth Airborne. }} * {{see | name=Site D’Ouistreham | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This beautiful seaside resort town has a legacy of fortifications, memorials, museums and military cemeteries, that stand at ease between beach hotels, fine stretches of sand, breezy cliffs and postcard-picturesque fishing harbours. There are several monuments in the town including the Free French monument, Royal Navy and Royal Marines monument, 13th/18th Royal Hussars monument, and N°4 Commando plaques. The Kieffer monument stands atop a German bunker and is named for the Commando Lieutenant who led the attack that took it. }} * {{see | name=Musée Nr 4 Commando | alt=N° 4 Commando Museum | url= | email= | address=Place Alfred Thomas, 14150 Ouistreham | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 96 63 10 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In this museum one can see scale models, weapons, and uniforms to retrace the story of the Franco-British Commandos who landed on Sword Beach.}} * {{see | name=Musée du Mur de L’Atlantique | alt=Atlantic Wall Museum | url=http://www.musee-grand-bunker.com | email= | address=av du 6 Juin, 14150 Ouistreham | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 97 28 69 | fax= | hours= | price=€7 | content=In a former artillery range-finding post on the Atlantic Wall, this 17 m high concrete tower is the only one of its kind and has been restored and re-equipped to its original state.}} * {{see | name=Site de Lion-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments include the Liberation monument, Royal Engineers Corps monument, and 41st Royal Marine Commando stele.}} * {{see | name=Site de Colleville-Montgomery | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A plaque is located on the Hillman Battery main blockhouse in memory of the 1st Battalion the Suffolk Regiment soldiers. There is also a General Montgomery statue and the Provisional Cemetery, Kieffer and Montgomery monument.}} * {{see | name=Site D’Hermanville | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments in the area include 3rd Infantry Division and South Lancashire monument, Royal Artillery monument, Allied headquarters and Field hospital plaques, and Allied Navy sailors monument. The British Cemetery Hermanville-sur-Mer, where 1,003 soldiers rest is close to Hermanville-sur-Mer.}} * {{see | name=Musée Du Radar | alt=Radar Museum | url= | email= | address=Route de Basly 14440 Douvres la Délivrande | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 06 06 45 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the site of a German fortified radar base, the museum explains the evolution and operation of radar. Outside one can observe a German radar Würzburg.}} There are two Commonwealth cemeteries near this beach; see the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section for details. ===Juno Beach=== [[File:Follow-up waves of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade disembarking with bicycles from landing craft onto 'Nan White' sector of Juno Beach at Bernieres-sur-Mer, 6 June 1944. A23938.jpg|thumb|Second-wave Canadians at Bernières, bringing bicycles to move inland quickly]] Juno beach is five miles wide and includes the towns of St. Aubin-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer and Courseulles-sur-Mer. The Canadian 3rd Infantry Division and 2nd Armoured Brigade landed here and fought their way across the beaches and into the towns. The No. 48 Royal Marine Commando secured the left flank at Langrune-sur-Mer. The coastline bristled with guns, concrete emplacements, pillboxes, fields of barbed wire and mines. The opposition the Canadians faced as they landed was stronger than at any other beach except Omaha. * {{see | name=Site de Langrune-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Langrune-sur-Mer | content=In the town center, on the sea front is the 48th Royal Marine Commando monument. In the entrance hall of the city hall there is a plaque in memory of the friendship between the 48th Royal Marines Commando veterans and the citizens of Langrune-sur-Mer. }} * {{see | name=Site de Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.332427 | long=-0.394341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Calvados | content=A 50-mm gun casement has been preserved at Place du Canada. There are stone memorials to the North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment, Fort Garry Horse, and 48th Royal Marine Commando here. }} [[File:Bernieres-sur-mer-monument-debarquement.jpg|right|thumb|D-Day Memorial, near Bernières-sur-Mer, Juno Beach]] * {{see | name=Site de Bernières-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.335400 | long=-0.422858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This pretty seaside village is distinguished by its church with a 13th century bell tower and 67 m (220 ft) spire. La Maison Queen's Own Rifles of Canada commemorates the men of this regiment. The house is one of the famous houses on the beach as it appeared in many newsreels and official photos. Memorials to the Queen's Own Rifles, Le Regiment de la Chaudière, and Fort Garry Horse are by a German bunker at La Place du Canada. There is an excellent view of the beach from the bunker position and you can imagine what it must have been like when 800 men of the Queens's Own Rifles stormed ashore here as the lead wave of the dramatic D-Day assault. There are also the North Nova Scotia Highlanders plaque and Journalists HQ plaque. There is a walkway on the seawall that makes for a pleasant stroll along the ocean. If you walk east along the seawall about ½ km, you can see the house that appears in the background on the famous film footage showing the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada storming the beach on D-Day. }} [[File:Charcourseullessurmer.jpg|right|thumb|Sherman Duplex Drive tank]] * {{see | name=Site de Courseulles-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=In the Courseulles-sur-Mer town centre, on the sea front there is a Sherman Duplex Drive (DD) tank on display. These tanks were partly amphibious, capable of swimming ashore from their landing craft; the soldiers interpreted "DD" as "Donald Duck". This tank was recovered in 1970 from the sea and restored. Badges of regimental units who fought in the area are welded to it.<br/>Monuments in the area include the Royal Winnipeg Rifles monument, Regina Rifles Regiment stele, Canadian Scottish Regiment stele, Royal Engineers plaque, and the Liberation and De Gaulle monument.<br/>The Croix de Lorraine monument commemorates the return of General de Gaulle to France. }} * {{see | name=Centre Juno Beach | alt=Juno Beach Centre | url=http://www.junobeach.org/ | email= | address=voie des Français Libres, 14470 Courseulles-sur-Mer | lat=49.336389 | long=-0.461667 | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 37 32 17 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€7 | wikipedia=Juno Beach Centre | wikidata=Q12060923 | content=The Juno Beach Centre presents Canada's role in military operations and the war effort on the home front in World War II. Film, audio and displays bring pre-war and wartime Canada alive, as well as covering the fighting experiences. Juno Park at the front of the centre has walkways with interpretation panels, a preserved German bunker, and a path leading to the beach. There is little development here, so nothing interrupts your contemplation of beach and ocean. You can imagine the sands littered with mines-on-sticks, spiky metal “hedgehogs”, barbed wire and other barbarisms intended to rip the heart out of landing craft and the 14,000 Canadians that landed in this area. }} * {{see | name=Site de Graye-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments include the Liberation monument, Churchill "One Charlie" tank, breakthrough plaque, Royal Winnipeg Rifles, and 1st Canadian Scottish plaque, Canadian plaque, and Inns of Court monument. }} There is a Canadian cemetery near this beach; see the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section. ''Star Trek'' enthusiasts may be interested to know that James Doonan &mdash; the actor who played Scotty in the original series &mdash; was a Canadian officer who was wounded on this beach. ===Gold Beach=== Gold beach is more than 5 miles wide and includes the towns of La Rivière, Le Hamel and [[Arromanches-les-Bains]]. The British 50th Infantry Division and 8th Armoured Brigade landed here. The 47th Royal Marine Commando landed on the western flank with the objective to take Port-en-Bessin. * {{see | name=Musée America Gold Beach | alt=America Gold Beach Museum | url= | email= | address=2, Place Amiral Byrd, 14114 Ver-sur-Mer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 22 58 58 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum recounts the 1st airmail flight between the USA and France, together with a retrospective of the D-Day Landing and the British beachhead on Gold Beach.}} [[File:Arromanches-mulberry-3.jpg|right|thumb|Gold Beach overlooking Arromanches, site of the Mulberry harbour]] * {{see | name=Arromanches 360 | alt= | url=http://www.arromanches360.com | email= | address=Chemin du Calvaire, 14117 Arromanches | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 22 30 30 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The film ''The Price Of Freedom'' impressively mixes archived film from June 1944 with present day pictures and is presented on 9 screens in a circular theater.}} * {{see | name=Mulberry harbour | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=At [[Arromanches]], you’re looking down a stretch of Gold Beach and site of the Mulberry harbour. The invasion needed a port to bring in supplies on a huge scale. So the allies built concrete pontoons that were towed across the channel and sunk to form the port’s outer perimeter. Twenty of the original 115 pontoons still defy the waves.}} * {{see | name=Musée du Débarquement | alt=The Landing Museum | url=http://www.musee-arromanches.fr/accueil/index.php?lang=uk | email= | address=Place du 6 Juin, 14117 Arromanches | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 22 34 31 | fax= | hours= | price=£3.90 | content=In front of the actual vestiges of the Mulberries, this museum is devoted to the incredible feat of technology achieved by the British in building and setting up the artificial harbour. Period newsreel movies in English and French. Impressive dynamic scale-models showing how the floating docks rolled with the waves and tides. A 75-foot section of Mulberry floating bridge on display outside. Military equipment is on display outside, including an American half-track and a Higgins boat.}} [[File:Longues-sur-Mer Battery.jpg|right|thumb|The Longues-sur-Mer battery housed four 150mm guns with a range of 20 km]] * {{see | name=Longues-sur-Mer Battery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Longues-sur-Mer | lat=49.343 | long=0.695 | directions=Access from the D514 road (follow the road-signs) | phone=+33 2 31 06 06 45 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This battery housed four 150mm guns with a range of 20 km. On June 6th it pounded the beaches some and exchanged fire with both British and French cruisers and a WWI vintage American battleship. It was also bombed. At noon on June 7th it surrendered to British troops. It is the only coastal battery to have kept its guns, giving an impressive picture of what an Atlantic Wall gun emplacement was really like. }} * {{see | name=Site de Port-en-Bessin | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A monument in memory of the 47th Royal Marine Commando soldiers who were killed during the liberation of Port-en-Bessin and Asnelles is on top of the cliff, on the west side of the harbor.}} * {{see | name=Musée des épaves sous-marines | alt=Underwater Wrecks Museum | url= | email= | address=Route de Bayeux-Commes, 14520 Port-en-Bessin | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 21 17 06 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum presents recovered wrecks and artifacts from more than twenty-five years of under-water exploration, in the coastal landing area. Debris includes a Sherman tank. }} The Bayeux War Cemetery is not far inland of this beach, and the Bayeaux Memorial near it commemorates soldiers with no known grave. See the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section for details. ===Omaha Beach=== [[File:2nd Infantry Division, E-1 draw, Easy Red sector, Omaha Beach, D+1, June 7, 1944.jpg|thumb|US Army 2nd Infantry Division marching up the bluff at Omaha Beach, on D+1, June 7, 1944 ]] [[File:Cratères à la pointe du Hoc.jpg|right|thumb|Pointe-du-Hoc Bomb Craters]] Omaha beach is overlooked by bluffs which rise to 150 feet (46&nbsp;m) and command the beaches. These naturally strong defensive positions had been skillfully fortified with concrete gun emplacements, anti-tank guns and machine guns. In particular the guns at Pointe du Hoc were in position to be deadly, although they weren't actually firing on D-Day and it was Maisy battery that continued to fire onto both American beaches for three days. Allied bombing left these largely undamaged, and since there was no cover on the beach, this tranquil strand of beach became a killing field. Within a mile to the rear of the beach lay the fortified villages of Colleville-sur-Mer, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer and Vierville-sur-Mer. The US 1st Infantry Division had the most difficult landing of the whole Allied assault on D-Day and took around 2,000 casualties. One reason was the terrain, another that they faced the only German division on the coast which had a full complement of German troops. There were four divisions on the Cotentin Peninsula and several defending the British and Canadian beaches to the east, but those divisions were either below strength or composed partly of Russian, Polish and other forced conscripts. The Omaha Beach landing is shown in the Oscar-winning film ''Saving Private Ryan'' and, unlike much from Hollywood, the battle scenes are quite realistic. However, the landing sequences were filmed on beaches in [[County Wexford]], Ireland which bear little physical resemblance to the beaches in Normandy. * {{see | name=1st Infantry Division Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A monument dedicated to the “Big Red One”, the US 1st Infantry Division, is on the sea front, within walking distance from the American cemetery. Other monuments in the area include the 5th Engineer Special Brigade Memorial, and plaques commemorating the American armoured vehicles that passed through here.}} * {{see | name=2nd Infantry Division Monument | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.36448 | long=-0.86366 | directions=Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A monument dedicated to the US 2nd Infantry Division is on the sea front, by the German defensive bunker, Widerstandsnest 65 (WN 65), that defended the route up the Ruquet Valley to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. }} [[File:2nd Infantry Division Monument, Omaha Beach, WN 65.jpg|thumb|upright=.7|2nd Infantry Division Monument]] * {{see | name=Musée Mémorial d’Omaha Beach | alt=Omaha Beach Memorial Museum | url=http://www.musee-memorial-omaha.com | email= | address=av de la Libération, 14710 Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 21 97 44 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum has a fine collection of uniforms, weapons, personal objects and vehicles. Dioramas, photos, and maps together with a film featuring veterans’ testimonies explain the landings at Omaha Beach and at Pointe du Hoc. A landing ship, Sherman tank and "Long Tom" 155 mm gun are on display outside.}} * {{see | name=Musée D-Day Omaha | alt=Omaha D-Day Museum | url=http://www.dday-omaha.fr/en/ | email= | address=Route de Grandcamp-Maisy, 14710 Vierville-sur-Mer | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 21 71 80 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Devoted to the landing on Omaha Beach. Various equipment is displayed including: vehicles, weapons, radios, and engineer equipment. }} * {{see | name=Site de Vierville-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Monuments here include the 29th US Infantry Division stele, National Guard monument, 6th Engineer Special Brigade stele, 29th DI Engineer plate, 81st CM battalion, and 110th FA bat. Plates, 5th Rangers Battalion plate, 58th Armored Field Battalion stele, boundary marker in memory of the 58th Artillery Battalion. Along the coastal road, 500 m from Les Moulins, is a monument on the site of the first American cemetery in Normandy on Omaha Beach. The soldiers interred there were later moved to the military cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. The beach's desolation makes it a powerful site to imagine soldiers battling on the sand, completely vulnerable to German artillery. }} [[File:Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument.jpg|right|thumb|Monument, Pointe-du-Hoc]] * {{see | name=La Pointe du Hoc | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A rocky headland towering over the beaches, La Pointe du Hoc has become a symbol of the courage of American troops. Here, Germans had placed bunkers and artillery. The positions were bombed, shelled and then attacked by 225 US Rangers, who scaled the 35 m rock wall, besieged the bunkers, and finally took them, only to find there were no guns at all. The guns had been dismantled and hidden in an orchard inland. Only 90 rangers were still standing at the summit. Today, bomb and shell craters remain. There is a monument in memory of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, who assaulted and captured La Pointe du Hoc battery. The memorial is built on a control firing casemate where bodies of the soldiers still lie under the ruins.}} * {{see | name=Musée des Batteries de Maisy | alt=Ranger Objective | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Grandcamp Maisy | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-06-01 | content=This outdoor German group of artillery batteries and HQ has been preserved and is camouflaged in over 14 hectares of land close to Grandcamp Maisy. The site covered the Omaha Sector and opened fire at Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc on the morning of D-day. The US 29th Division as well as the 5th and 2nd Rangers attacked the site on 9 June 1944 and after heavy fighting they captured the position. It is the largest German position in the invasion area and has original field guns, Landing craft and other D-day objects on display. American Rangers monument is on the site. }} There is an American cemetery near this beach; see the [[#Cemeteries|cemeteries]] section. ===Utah Beach=== Utah beach, the most westerly of the five beaches and the only one in Manche, was attacked by the US 4th Infantry Division. Due to navigational errors, the landings all took place on the south part of the beach which happened to be less well defended. Airborne troops landed through the night to secure the invasion’s western flank and to open the roads for their colleagues landing by sea at dawn. The objective was to cut the [[#Cotentin_Peninsula|Cotentin Peninsula]] off from the rest of France and take the port of [[Cherbourg]]. * {{see | name=Dead Man's Corner Museum | alt= | url=http://www.paratrooper-museum.org | email= | address=2 Village de l'Amont - 50500 Saint Come du Mont | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 42 00 42 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1180821 | content=At the point where the 101st Airborne Division encountered the Green Devils (the German paratroopers) you can get an insight into the battle for Carentan on the site which has remained largely intact. }} * {{see | name=Musée Airborne | alt=Airborne Museum | url=http://www.airborne-museum.org/ | email= | address=14 rue Eisenhower - 50480 Sainte-Mère-Église | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 41 41 35 | tollfree= | hours= | price=£2.85 | wikidata=Q3329035 | content=The story of D-Day is told in pictures and mementos of the American 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. On display are a Douglas C-47, a Waco glider, a Sherman tank, several artillery pieces, vehicles, equipment, many small arms, uniforms and historic objects. Film. One of the best D-Day museums to strike a balance between an extensive collection of artifacts together with explanations and context. }} [[File:Normandy '10- Ste Mere Eglise La Fiere Bridge (4823099763).jpg|thumb|Statue on a bridge in Ste-Mère-Église]] * {{see | name=[[Sainte-Mère-Église]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q273393 | content=This is perhaps the most famous "D-day village" of all. Street panels around Ste Mère-Eglise explain the operations of the US paratroopers. In the square, a parachute effigy still dangles from the church, commemorating what happened to John Steele when his parachute snagged on the spire. Inside the church is a stained glass window featuring the Virgin and child, surrounded by paratroopers. Monuments in the area include the 82nd Airborne plate, 505th Parachute regiment stele, and Sainte-Mère-Église liberators stele. Parts of the village are portrayed in the film ''The Longest Day''. }} * {{see | name=Musée du Débarquement | alt=Utah Beach Landing Museum | url=http://www.utah-beach.com | email= | address=Ste Marie-du-Mont, | lat= | long= | directions=opposite the beach on the Utah site | phone=+33 2 33 71 53 35 | fax= | hours= | price=£2.70 | content=This museum uses film, documents and models to recall D-Day in a unique and innovative manner. Several armored vehicles, equipment and a landing ship are on display.}} * {{see | name=Monuments located by the Utah Beach Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=American Soldier's Monument, 4th Infantry Division Monument, 90th Infantry Division Monument, VIIth Corps headquarters plaque, Coast Guard plaque, and US Navy plaque.}} * {{see | name=Batterie d’Azeville | alt=Azeville Battery | url= | email= | address=La Rue - 50310 Azeville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 40 63 05 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2891700 | content=Near Ste Mère-Eglise, the Azeville Battery consisted of a dozen casemates, including four blockhouses with 105mm heavy guns, 350 m of underground tunnels, underground rooms and ammunition storage. The position was held by 170 German gunners. Guided tours of the Azeville battery offer insight into the German coastal defenses and the battle that took place here. }} * {{see | name=Musée de la Batterie de Crisbecq | alt=Crisbecq Gun Battery Museum | url= | email= | address=Route des Manoirs, Saint-Marcouf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 6 86 10 80 59 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q325370 | content=The Crisbeq Gun Battery was one of the largest German coastal artillery batteries located on Utah Beach. There are 21 blockhouses linked by more than 1 km of trenches and restored recreation rooms, hospital, and kitchens. }} * {{see | name=Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée | alt=Museum of Freedom Regained | url= | email= | address=18, av de la Plage, 50310 Quinéville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 33 95 95 95 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This museum recalls the French peoples daily life during the German occupation until the liberation. }} ==The technical side== [[File:LST-21 unloads tanks during Normandy Invasion, June 1944 (26-G-2370).jpg|thumb|British tanks roll off an American LST]] The war effort, including this invasion, got fine support from a range of scientists, engineers, technicians and workers in all the Allied countries. Some of the most important developments were: * {{see | name=Landing Ship, Tank | alt=LST | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Landing Ship, Tank | content=These ships were designed by the Americans, with some British input, and built mainly in the US. They were first used in [[World War II in Africa|North Africa]], then in the invasions of Sicily and mainland Italy. On D-day, all the Allies used them. Most were manned by the US Navy. }} :For infantry, the US and UK each had a different system consisting of a large ship (US Attack transport, British Landing ship, infantry) which, unlike the LST, was not designed to go to the beach itself, only to deliver smaller landing craft to a position near the beach. * {{see | name=Radar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q47528 | content=Between the two world wars, several countries researched this. Early in WW II the British had the most advanced systems and put them to good use in the Battle of Britain. Once the US entered the war, they were shown the British innovations and contributed some of their own. By the time of D-Day, Germany and Russia both had radar as well. }} [[File:Armoured_Ramp_Carrier_02.jpg|thumb|A tank that transforms into a bridge]] * {{see | name=Hobart's Funnies | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hobart's Funnies | wikidata=Q716180 | content=The amphibious DD tanks mentioned at [[#Site de Courseulles-sur-Mer]] and the flamethrower tank outside the [[#Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie]] in Bayeux were two of several types of unusual armour developed specifically for the Normandy landings. Others were designed for clearing minefields, for creating a bridge, or for destroying fortifications either by rolling up and planting explosive charges or by hammering them from a distance with a 230mm mortar.<br />The British general Percy Hobart was in charge of their design and crew training. On the day, he was in command of the 79th Armoured Division which provided the crews. They were used on all the beaches, and later in the war, supporting all the Allies. }} * {{see | name=Mulberry harbours | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mulberry harbour | wikidata=Q426875 | content=These were a British invention, prefabricated concrete caissons that could be towed across the Channel and sunk to create docks, breakwaters and so on for a temporary harbour. Two were built, one on the British [[#Gold Beach]] and one on the American [[#Omaha Beach]], but the American one was destroyed by a storm. }} The British "Ultra" group at [[Bletchley Park]] broke nearly all the German codes used in this war and provided crucial intelligence to Allied field commanders. ==Normandy campaign== The successful landing was a turning point in [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], a major step toward the defeat of Nazi Germany; after D-Day, the Allies went on to liberate all of Europe. On the Western Front, the three main participants were the US, Britain and Canada. On the Eastern Front, [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] forces continued to drive forward relentlessly as they had been doing since long before D-Day. To the south, Allied forces had [[World War II in Africa|driven the Axis out of North Africa]] in 1943, then invaded Italy; they took Rome a few days before D-Day. D-Day (June 6) was the start of a '''campaign in Normandy''' that lasted until late August. Those interested in wartime history may wish to visit the sites of the other main battles of that campaign, described below. Meanwhile an attempt to assassinate Hitler on July 20, 1944 led to at least 7,000 arrests and almost 5,000 executions. Some of the plotters were senior officers and the repercussions greatly disrupted the German military. Among others, Rommel was forced into suicide. ===Around Caen=== [[File:Infantrymen of The Regina Rifle Regiment outside a damaged building, Caen, France, 10 July 1944.jpg|thumb|Canadians in Caen, early July]] [[Caen]] is symbolically important as the capital of the Calvados department and the largest city in [[Lower Normandy]], and was strategically important as the transport hub of the region. The allies attacked it forcefully, and the Germans reinforced it heavily; at one point they had nine armored divisions plus infantry and artillery in and around the town. The British and Canadians fought house-to-house in Caen itself and pressed hard in nearby areas, but did not gain full control of the town and environs until mid-July. By the end of the battle, much of the city was reduced to rubble and nearby villages were also heavily damaged. The airfield at [[Carpiquet]], just west of Caen, was one of the first Canadian objectives after D-Day, but it was defended by an entire SS panzer division plus other troops and the Canucks were beaten back. Both sides sent reinforcements and there was heavy fighting around the town until the Allies finally took it in early July. *{{see | name=Ardenne Abbey | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.1965 | long=-0.4139 | directions=Saint-Germain-la-Blanche-Herbe, between Caen and Carpiquet | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ardenne Abbey massacre | wikidata=Q22947455 | content=Twenty Canadian prisoners were shot by Waffen SS troops in the abbey courtyard in early June; in all, over 150 Canadian prisoners were executed during the Normandy campaign. The regimental commander, Kurt Meyer, was using the Abbey as his headquarters at the time and was later convicted of war crimes. }} ===Cotentin Peninsula=== [[File:Liberation de Cherbourg le maire felicite les americains.jpg|thumb|The mayor of Cherbourg greets American General Collins]] There was heavy fighting on the [[Cotentin Peninsula]], west of the beaches, shortly after D-Day. The Allies urgently needed the port of [[Cherbourg]] at the tip of the peninsula, and sent an American force to take it. The Americans faced quite a difficult fight; four German divisions were on the peninsula, and the ''bocage'' terrain there is largely unsuitable for tanks so a lot of hard foot slogging was required. Hitler, against his generals' advice, insisted that German forces defend the whole peninsula rather than withdrawing to strong positions around the city. They did that and made the Americans fight for every bit of ground, with heavy casualties on both sides. Later Hitler commanded the defenders to fight to the last man, sacrificing themselves for the Fatherland. However when the situation became hopeless, General von Schlieben fought a delaying action while his troops demolished the port, then surrendered rather than let his remaining men die pointless deaths. Cherbourg fell at the end of June; it was the first major French city liberated, and Caen the second. After Cherbourg, the Americans turned south to take [[Saint-Lô]] at the base of the peninsula against stiff opposition; the town was thoroughly destroyed. Other units swept down the West side of the peninsula taking [[Coutances]], [[Granville (Normandy)|Granville]] and [[Avranches]]. ===American breakout=== The American victories on the peninsula got them out into open territory more suited for tanks, and they then moved quickly in several directions. [[File:Normandybreakout.jpg|thumb|American breakout]] By this time nearly all German reserves had been committed in unsuccessful attempts to hold Caen and Saint-Lô, and many German formations had been badly chewed up. Some German units were tied down fighting the British and Canadians, four whole divisions had been wiped out by the Americans on the peninsula, and both the French Resistance and Allied bombing raids disrupted German efforts to bring in reinforcements. Also, the Germans were in quite deep trouble on the Eastern front, and they did not have anywhere near enough resources for both fronts. The Americans had both more tanks and far better air support than the enemy; they used these advantages to full effect in a textbook example of fast-moving armoured tactics, similar to the ''blitzkrieg'' (lightning war) with which the Germans had devastated several countries a few years earlier. Part of the American force swung west to take [[Brittany]] with little resistance. Other units &mdash; most of the American force plus three British armoured divisions &mdash; moved south to [[Nantes]] and [[Angers]] on the Loire and east to [[Le Mans]] and [[Alençon]], despite much more serious opposition. In early August they took part in the battle around Falaise, and by the end of August they had liberated [[Paris]]. ===Falaise=== The '''decisive battle''' of the Normandy campaign was fought around [[Falaise]], some distance inland of Caen, starting in early August. [[File:Falaise_Pocket_map.jpg|thumb|The Falaise pocket]] Over 100,000 German troops were almost surrounded in the "Falaise Pocket". Commonwealth forces by now held everything around Caen on the north side and the British had taken the area around [[Vire]] on the west, while the rapid American advance had put them on the south side. Among other German forces, the pocket had those retreating after defeats in the intense battles for Caen, Saint-Lô and Vire. The Allies hammered them from the air and with artillery, pressed in with armour and infantry, and hoped to completely surround them by closing off the only exit, the "Falaise Gap" on the east. To close the gap the Canadians, and the Polish armoured division deployed with them, thrust south near Falaise and Americans moved north in the [[Argentan]] area. However the by-now-desperate Germans fought hard to keep the gap open and escape through it; there was '''about two weeks of extremely heavy fighting''' before it was finally closed. Falaise is a '''distinctly controversial battle'''; two decisions by the senior generals kept the Allies from closing the gap sooner and having an even larger victory: * Patton's Americans were ordered to stop their advance and dig in near Argentan, rather than risk over-extending their lines by continuing north to join up with the Canadians. One reason for this was that the Allies knew from the code breakers at [[Milton Keynes#Q155921|Bletchley Park]] that the Germans were planning an attack near Argentan. * The British reserves were not sent to reinforce the Canadians who appealed urgently for them. These decisions were heatedly debated at the time; Patton and the Canadian generals were furious. Even with the benefit of hindsight, experts still disagree over whether they were sensible and prudent or foolish and costly. The Canadians and Poles &mdash; unassisted on the ground, though they did get plenty of air support &mdash; could neither close the gap completely nor hold against German efforts to batter their way out. They did try and got quite badly mauled; they lost more men around Falaise than they had in the landings and the fierce fight for Caen. There were many panzer divisions in the pocket; by now all were badly damaged but they could still mount devastating thrusts against chosen targets. The Canadians linked up with US forces on August 17th, closing the gap, but then the panzers smashed through and it was not until August 21st that the gap was closed for good. On the German side, Hitler overruled the generals who wanted to conduct an orderly retreat early in the battle, ordering them instead to hold their ground and even mount counterattacks (the red arrows on the map). Most historians believe the generals were right, a German defeat was inevitable, and Hitler's interference only made it worse. In particular, ordering tanks withdrawn from the defense of Falaise for use in his counterattacks allowed a Canadian advance. [[File:Panther mont ormel 03.jpg|thumb|Devastation near Falaise]] The battle was utterly devastating to the countryside. {{quote|I was conducted through it on foot, to encounter scenes that could be described only by Dante. It was literally possible to walk for hundreds of yards at a time, stepping on nothing but dead and decaying flesh.|author=Eisenhower}} '''Falaise was a major Allied victory'''; about 10,000 Germans were killed and 50,000 surrounded and forced to surrender; some did escape to fight on, but they lost nearly all their equipment and many were wounded. After Falaise, the Germans had no effective force west of the Seine and what troops they did have in the area were in full retreat; Paris was liberated only days later. ===Overall result=== The campaign in Normandy that began with D-Day and ended with Falaise was a major success for the Allies. Their losses were heavy &mdash; about 200,000 killed, missing, wounded or captured &mdash; but German losses were more than twice that. Both sides lost many tanks, guns, vehicles and other supplies, but at this stage of the war the Allies could better afford those losses. ==After Normandy== After Normandy, Allied forces drove toward [[Paris]] from Normandy and the [[Pays de la Loire]] which the Americans had taken after breaking out of the peninsula. After Falaise, the German forces in the area were in severe disarray and the Allies still had air superiority so the advance was rapid. The German garrison in Paris surrendered on August 25. [[File:American troops march down Champs-Elysees HD-SN-99-02719.JPG|thumb|American troops in Paris]] Meanwhile American and Free French forces, plus some British paratroopers, invaded southern France (east of [[Marseilles]]) in mid-August. Between that and the victories in the north, they soon liberated much of France. After that, the British and Americans drove through eastern France and then into central Germany, aiming for Berlin. The Canadians took the left flank, liberating coastal parts of France, then Belgium, Holland and the North Sea coast of Germany. In the last few days of the war a Canadian parachute battalion who had been among the first to land on D-Day were sent on a mad dash to take [[Wismar]] on Germany's Baltic coast, getting there just in time to prevent the [[Soviet Union|Soviets]] from taking that region and possibly [[Denmark]]. After Falaise and the liberation of Paris, the Germans regrouped and were able to put up a stiff resistance and even mount some counterattacks; the Allied advance slowed down, but it was unstoppable. Caught between the Russians on the east and the Western Allies on the west, losing on both fronts and being heavily bombed as well, Germany surrendered less than a year after D-Day, in early May 1945. ==Cemeteries== Beautiful [[cemeteries]] overlook the sea and countryside and are essential stops along the way to understand and reflect on the human cost of the war. This was enormous; around 100,000 soldiers (about 60,000 German and 40,000 Allied) died in Normandy during the summer of 1944. There were also air, naval and civilian deaths, plus large numbers wounded or captured. We list the cemeteries in two groups; the first four near the coast and the rest further inland. Order within each group is east-to-west. [[Image:Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (8).JPG|thumb|Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Reviers]] * {{see | name=Ranville War Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033500/RANVILLE%20WAR%20CEMETERY | email= | address=5357 Rue du Comté Louis de Rohan Chabot | lat=49.23113 | long=-0.25776 | directions= | phone= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This cemetery has mainly men of the British 6th Airborne Division who made parachute and glider landings in the area on D-Day. There are 2,235 Commonwealth graves (the division had a Canadian battalion), plus 330 German and a few others.}} *{{see | name=Hermanville War Cemetery | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033000/HERMANVILLE%20WAR%20CEMETERY | lat=49.286 | long=-0.309 | content=This cemetery has 1,003 graves, mainly of British troops who fell in the first few days of the invasion. }} *{{see | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2004600/BENY-SUR-MER%20CANADIAN%20WAR%20CEMETERY,%20REVIERS | name=Beny-sur-mer Canadian War Cemetery | lat=49.304 | long=-0.45 | content=Just over 2,000 Canadians are buried here; nearly all of them fell during the landings or shortly after. The cemetery is near the village of Reviers, about 18 km east of Bayeux.}} [[Image:Flickr - DVIDSHUB - USACAPOC(A) remembers D-Day (Image 3 of 7).jpg|thumb|American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer]] *{{see | name=Normandy American Cemetery | url=https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/normandy-american-cemetery | email= | address= | lat=49.3591555 | long=-0.85316111 | directions= | phone=+33 2 31 51 62 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | content=Overlooking Omaha Beach, this 172.5 acre (70 hectare) cemetery contains the graves of 9,387 American soldiers. The rows of perfectly aligned headstones against the immaculate, emerald green lawn convey an unforgettable feeling of peace and tranquility. The beaches can be viewed from the bluffs above, and there is a path down to the beach. On the Walls of the Missing in a semicircular garden on the east side of the memorial are inscribed 1,557 names. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified.}} *{{see | name=Banneviile-la-Campagne War Cemetery | lat=49.1755 | long=-0.229 | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2101000/BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE%20WAR%20CEMETERY | content=This cemetery has 2,170 Commonwealth dead and five Poles. Most fell after the capture of Caen in mid-July.}} *{{see | name=Grainville-Langannerie Polish Cemetery | lat=49.0230 | long=-0.2706 | content=This is the only Polish war cemetery in France. It has the graves of 696 soldiers from the Polish armoured division who fought alongside the Canadians in Normandy; most fell in the fight around the Falaise Gap. }} *{{see | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2032600/Bretteville-sur-Laize%20Canadian%20War%20Cemetery | name=Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery | lat=49.06 |long=-0.292 | content=This cemetery is near Falaise and has 2871 Canadians, most of whom fell in the fight to close the Falaise Gap.}} *{{see | name=Saint Manvieu War Cemetery | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2004800/ST.%20MANVIEU%20WAR%20CEMETERY,%20CHEUX | lat=49.1780 | long=-0.5143 | content=This cemetery has 1,627 Commonwealth graves and 555 German. It is near the airport at [[Carpiquet]] and has mainly men who fell in the fierce battles over that.}} *{{see | name=Bayeux War Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2033300/BAYEUX%20WAR%20CEMETERY | email= | address= | lat=49.274 | long=-0.7143 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-21 | content=The largest British cemetery of the Second World War in France, containing the graves of over 4,400 Commonwealth soldiers, mostly British, and 500 others, mostly German. The Bayeux Memorial stands opposite the cemetery and bears the names of 1,808 Commonwealth soldiers who have no known grave. The cemetery is about a 15-minute walk from Bayeux train station. }} *{{see | name=La Cambe German War Cemetery | alt= | url=http://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/Cimetiere-Militaire-Allemand/PCU/LA-CAMBE/fiche-PCUNOR014FS0007M-2.html | email= | address= | lat=49.3428 | long=-1.0266 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This site has the graves of 23,400 German soldiers, most of whom fell in the Normandy campaign. See also the [http://www.volksbund.de/kriegsgraeberstaette/la-cambe.html German government site]. }} *{{see | name=Orglandes German War Cemetery | url=http://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/pcu/cimetiere-militaire-allemand/orglandes/fiche-PCUNOR050FS0007T-2.html | lat=49.426 | long=-1.449 | content=This cemetery has just over 10,000 German graves, including many who fell in the defense of the Cotentin Peninsula. [http://www.volksbund.de/kriegsgraeberstaette/orglandesmanche.html German government site]}} Nearly all the dead in these cemeteries fell sometime between the invasion on June 6 and the end of the Falaise battle in mid-August. ==Go next== From this area, one might go anywhere in [[France]] or across the channel to the [[UK]]. [[Normandy]] is a major tourist area with a range of attractions, as are nearby [[Brittany]], the [[Pays de la Loire]], and the [[Channel Islands]]. Other places of possible interest to war buffs are the scenes of two Allied raids on the German-held French coast in 1942. A predominantly Canadian force attacked [[Dieppe]], further north on the Normandy coast, and British commandos raided [[Saint-Nazaire]], near [[Nantes]] to the south. Losses were extremely heavy in both places and arguably both raids were disasters, though the Saint-Nazaire attack did knock out an important drydock for the rest of the war. On the other hand, it is often claimed that these raids were essential preparation for D-Day, tests of German defenses that gave intelligence required for planning the invasion. People interested in earlier history can see sites associated with ''Duke William IV of Normandy'', who invaded England in 1066 and is known there as '''William the Conqueror'''. He was born in [[Falaise]] and is buried in [[Caen]] which was his capital; his castle is now a tourist attraction. His invasion fleet sailed from [[Bayeux]] and a museum there has a famous tapestry depicting his conquest of England. {{PartOfTopic|World War II in Europe}} {{guidetopic}} {{geo|49.35|-.75|zoom=9}} iy9mpy50ye0uwl6qvdvn9klz7egl2yl 0 9164 5289392 5278909 2026-06-08T09:39:25Z ~2026-33944-32 2420050 /* Death Valley and Furnace Creek */ Updated listing for Cracksbake 5289392 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Death_Valley_Banner.jpg|dotm=yes}} [[File:Dunes7.JPG|400px|right|thumb|Dunes near Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley]] '''Death Valley National Park''' is a [[United States national parks|national park]] that is mostly in the [[Desert (California)|Southern California Desert]], with a small portion extending into [[Nevada]]. Many potential visitors ignore the park due to the misconception that it is a lifeless, empty landscape, but this park covers {{convert|3.4|e6acre|ha km2}}. It is the largest national park in the contiguous 48 states of the [[United States of America|USA]] and the second largest park in the contiguous 48, only behind [[Adirondack State Park]] in [[New York (state)|New York]]. The valley is {{mi|130}} long, between {{convert|6|and|13|mi|km}} wide, and is surrounded by steep mountain ranges: the Panamint mountains to the west, and the Black, Funeral, and Grapevine mountains to the east. Its {{convert|3|e6acre|ha}} of wilderness and rich cultural history make it a lifetime's work to explore all that the valley has to offer. ==Understand== A land of extremes and superlatives, there are locations within the park that allow the visitor to see both the lowest and highest elevations in the 48 contiguous United States on a clear day. For a bit of comparison on how diverse the park actually is, the park's highest and lowest points of elevation are both higher and lower than Australia's highest and lowest peak. It features the hottest recorded temperature, reports the lowest annual precipitation, and the tallest sand dunes. ===History=== The first non-Native Americans arrived in Death Valley in 1849 looking for a shortcut to the California gold fields. Although only one member of their party died, the name Death Valley was given to the area. Various mining operations used the valley afterwards, most notably for borax mining. When mining prospects went sour, the Pacific Coast Borax Company lobbied for federal protection of Death Valley, in order to develop tourism. President Hoover declared about two million acres of the area a national monument in 1933. In 1994 the monument was expanded by {{convert|1.3|e6acre|ha}} and declared a national park. ===Landscape=== [[Image:BadwaterBasin.JPG|thumb|300px|Badwater Basin, lowest point in North America]] Death Valley National Park is the lowest point in North America and one of the hottest places in the world. It is also a vast geological museum, containing examples of most of the earth's geological eras. Death Valley National Park includes all of Death Valley, a {{mi|130|adj=yes}} long north/south-trending trough that formed between two major block-faulted mountain ranges: the Amargosa Range on the east and the Panamint Range on the west. Telescope Peak, the highest peak in the park and in the Panamint Mountains, rises {{ft|11,049}} above sea level and lies {{mi|15}} from the lowest point in the United States in the Badwater Basin salt pan, {{ft|282}} below sea level. The California Desert Protection Act added most of the Saline, Eureka, northern Panamint, and Greenwater valleys to the Park. ===Flora and fauna=== Animal life is varied, and numerous species of reptiles, birds and mammals populate Death Valley, adapting well to the desert environment. However, many of these animals have a nocturnal lifestyle in order to escape the searing climate and can be difficult to spot. The largest native mammal in the area, and perhaps the best studied member of the fauna, is the desert bighorn sheep. Small herds of sheep are most commonly found in the mountains surrounding Death Valley but at least occasionally visit the valley floor. Look for these animals near the springs and seeps that can be found throughout the park. Over 350 species of birds are now known to inhabit or visit the area. And even native fish are to be found in Death Valley - several forms of desert pupfish of the genus Cyprinodon live in Salt Creek and other permanent bodies of water. ===Climate=== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Death Valley National Park |42.5 |67.2 |0.4 |49.0 |73.7 |0.5 |57.1 |82.6 |0.3 |64.8 |91.0 |0.1 |75.0 |100.7 |0.0 |84.0 |111.1 |0.1 |91.0 |117.4 |0.1 |88.7 |115.9 |0.1 |79.1 |107.7 |0.2 |64.4 |93.3 |0.1 |50.5 |77.4 |0.1 |41.1 |65.6 |0.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Death Valley National Park]] | description = {{ForecastNOAA|Furnace Creek|36.4622|-116.8669}}<br />Data from [http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datatools/normals NOAA (1991-2020)] }} Death Valley is one of the hottest places in the world during summer, and air temperatures over 120 °F (49 °C) are common during June, July, August and September. The hottest recorded temperature in the world was measured in the park in 1913 at a blazing 134 °F (57 °C) (a measurement of 136 °F recorded in [[Libya]] in 1922 has since been dismissed due to questions over its accuracy). Since it is often up to four degrees hotter near Badwater than it is near Furnace Creek where the official record was recorded, it is entirely likely that Death Valley should hold the title as the hottest place on Earth. Fortunately, temperatures from November through March are mild with highs averaging in the 60s and 70s °F (15-25°C) with winter nighttime lows usually in the 40s °F (5-10°C). This makes the winter and early spring the best seasons to visit. Very little rain falls in the valley, but rainfall in the mountains often sends floodwaters roaring down narrow canyons, scouring boulders, rocks and soil along the way and eventually depositing them in the valley. These deposits are evident in the form of gigantic alluvial fans seen throughout the valley. Many of these fans reach over a mile (1.6 km) wide and are the product of hundreds and thousands of years of this process. The granular structure of these fans is also interesting to note as you will commonly see the larger boulders near the top of these structures and as you go further and further down, the granularity becomes finer and finer until you are finally left with the salts on the valley floor. The higher elevations of the Panamint Range reach up to {{ft|11,049}} at Telescope Peak and are usually covered with snow from November to May, making a breathtaking backdrop to this unique desert climate. ===Visitor information=== * [https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm Park website] * {{listing | name=Furnace Creek Visitor Center | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/visit-the-furnace-creek-visitor-center.htm | email= | address= | lat=36.461893 | long=-116.86672 | directions=Furnace Creek, along CA 190 | phone=+1 760-786-3200 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q36022301 | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=When visiting Death Valley, start here and you may discover that some sight you hadn't been interested in turns out to really interest you. Or just figure out which of these many places you should really visit. Park rangers are available here to answer questions and provide you with trip-planning advice. Exhibits and a 20 minute long park film are available and a great way to learn more about the cultural and natural resources of the park. }} ==Get in== {{Mapframe|36.45|-117.09|zoom=8}} {{mapshape}} ===By plane=== [[Las Vegas]] at '''[[Harry Reid International Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LAS}}) is the closest commercial airport to Death Valley, about a {{mi|120}}, two-hour drive from Furnace Creek. There are also three small airstrips within the park for private plane access at Stovepipe Wells, Furnace Creek, and Saline Valley. ===By train=== The nearest city with an [[Amtrak]] station is [[Barstow]], which is served by the '''[http://www.amtrak.com/southwest-chief-train Southwest Chief]''' [[Chicago]] - [[Los Angeles]] route. ===By car=== {{cautionbox|1=Some roads in the park can occasionally be snowed in at the passes and may require chains in the winter. Please refer to the [http://www.nps.gov/deva/upload/Morning-Report.pdf Death Valley Morning Report] for current weather and road conditions.}} {{cautionbox|1=Within the park, GPS map directions can be unreliable. They can direct you down a dirt track when a paved road is available, or direct to a dead-end or closed route. The [https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/directions.htm NPS warns]: '''do NOT depend only on your vehicle GPS navigation system'''.}} There is no public transportation to and from the park. You would need to rent a car from Las Vegas, Barstow or Pahrump. If you get stranded in the park, you can have a rental car delivered from Pahrump, Nevada, about one hour away from Furnace Creek. From the east (Las Vegas; with several routes, you may want to consider your destination within the part to determine a suitable route): * via Pahrump and Death Valley Junction - most direct to Furnace Creek: take NV 160 west (Blue Diamond Road) to Pahrump; continue north on NV 160 from Pahrump to Belle Vista Ave., continues into California and becomes State Line Rd; from Death Valley Junction take CA 190 west {{mi|20}} into the park towards Furnace Creek. * via Beatty and Lathrop Wells - most direct to Stovepipe Wells: take US 95 north from Las Vegas; in Beatty, from US 95 take NV 374 south, continues into California and becomes Daylight Pass Rd.; Daylight Pass Rd. ends at CA 190 about {{mi|8}} east of Stovepipe Wells and {{mi|16}} north of Furnace Creek. * via Amargosa Valley: take US 95 north from Las Vegas; from US 95 take NV 373 south, continues into California, becomes CA 127; just north of Death Valley Junction take CA 190 west {{mi|20}} into the park towards Furnace Creek. * via Pahrump and Shoshone: take NV 160 west (Blue Diamond Road) to Pahrump; take NV 372 south, continues into California, becomes CA 178; at Shoshone, continue with the "from the south" directions. From the west: *Going north on US 395 take CA 190 east from Olancha, through Panamint Springs and over Towne Pass (elevation {{ft|4956}}). This road is steep and narrow along some sections and is slow going for vehicles pulling trailers. *Alternate shorter route (by {{mi|38}}) going north on US 395 take Trona Rd from Johannesburg. This becomes Trona Wildrose Rd after the town of Trona. Turn left onto Panamint Valley Rd, then turn right onto CA 190 east into the valley. *Going south on US 395 take CA 136 east from Lone Pine to CA 190 east through Panamint Springs and proceed as above. From the north: *From US 95 in Nevada, take NV 267 west from Scotty's Junction {{mi|26}} towards Scotty's Castle. Many other more adventurous routes into the park are also available particularly for high clearance and 4x4 vehicles. The route in from the Eureka Dunes in the north is notable along with the route from the Panamint Valley through Emigrant Pass from the southwest and the southern route on CA 178 west from Shoshone. From the south (via Shoshone): *From I-15 take the exit for CA 127 when you reach the tiny town of Baker. Proceed north on CA 127 for {{mi|56}} to the microscopic town of Shoshone. Just one mile (1.6 km) north of Shoshone is the turnoff for CA 178 which leads you into the Park. *If you want to go to Badwater go west on CA 178 for {{mi|56}} more. The road will cease to be CA 178 after several miles. Although in earlier years the condition deteriorated quickly, many portions of this road both outside and inside the park have been resurfaced. High speeds are not advised in most areas, since there are usually no shoulders and the surface may suddenly change as you move from new to old pavement. Avoid using this route at night if possible. This road also passes the Artists Drive formation loop. *If you don't want to take the shortcut to Badwater you can continue north on CA 127 for {{mi|27}} when it meets with CA 190 and enter the park from there. This road passes Zabriskie Point, and meets the Badwater Road just before Furnace Creek. Note on route designations: "CA 127" means "California State Route 127" and "NV 373" means "Nevada State Route 373." The signs for each state are different. Nevada has a rectangular sign with a white shape of the state with black numbers while California's signs are in the shape of a spade and green with white numbers. ==Fees and permits== Entrance fees valid for seven days. Fees as of 2020 are: * $15 - per individual on foot or bike * $25 - per motorcycle * $30 - per vehicle * $55 Death Valley Annual Pass {{USA national park passes}} Unlike other national parks, few of the roads into Death Valley National Park have road-blocking ranger-manned fee booths. You are expected to pay the entrance fee though, and there are automatic kiosks at several places in the park. ==Get around== [[File:Death Valley-Sandstone.jpg|thumb|300px|Sun-baked sand in Death Valley]] A car is highly recommended although during the more temperate seasons such as the fall and spring a nice bike ride may be in order. But beware that ''climatic conditions in the park can be extreme'' so always check the weather forecast prior to entering and plan your activities accordingly. Note that most weather forecasts for the park refer to locations within the low altitude portion of the park and weather conditions at higher elevations can be dramatically different. The paved roads within the park are well-maintained and accessible to vehicles of all kinds, but dirt roads (with the exception of the west side around the Badwater Salt Flats) are rough. Many use a vehicle with moderately high clearance such as a four-wheel drive, but a 4-wheel drive is not essential to visit any of the main sights listed below (except Echo Canyon). Expect excessive washboarding, erosion, large rocks, and uneven surfaces when traveling on the park's dirt roads. While well maintained paved roads traverse the park from east to west and to the south, most park features other than the visitor center will require some degree of off road travel. In most cases, this will consist of graded dirt or gravel roads. This should not be a problem for a sensibly driven SUV but all drivers should exercise caution: don't leave Furnace Creek without a full tank of gas, make sure your spare tire is serviceable, carry enough water for all passengers to last at least 24 hours (1 quart / 1 litre per person minimum), don't rely on a cell phone in an emergency, carry a detailed park map and know how to read it. There is likely no other place in the lower 48 states where a traveller could so easily fall off the beaten path than in Death Valley. This advice is not meant to scare you but to remind you that overland travel in the park is serious business. The best way to travel in the park and to see the most is a with a high-clearance 4x4. This designation is used throughout the park maps to describe what vehicles should or could attempt certain routes. Only short sections of some routes might be classified as hard core but what makes the park so challenging is the length of some of the roads. Most tours into remote areas require at least an 8-hour commitment if starting from Furnace Creek, so plan accordingly. Before planning any driving off of the paved roads check with the visitor center or the park website for the latest road condition updates. The most important thing you can do is let someone you trust know about your travel plans, and when they should expect to hear from you when you get back to civilization. ==See== ===Death Valley and Furnace Creek=== * {{see | name=Artist's Palette | alt= | url= | email= | address=Artists Drive | lat=36.36348 | long=-116.80273 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The rocks within this section of the park have been stained myriad colors by minerals within, creating a view that resembles an artist's palette. It is possible to get close up to them, and is generally not too hard if you have prior hiking experience. }} * {{see | name=Badwater Basin | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/places/badwater-basin.htm | email= | address= | lat=36.2503 | long=-116.8258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Badwater Basin | image=Badwater elevation sign.jpg | wikidata=Q799720 | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=At 282 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America is a surreal landscape of vast salt flats. A boardwalk and signs provide info on the local environment, and a trail leads out onto the salt flats. As it is a dry lake bed and a low point, a temporary lake may form after heavy rainstorms. }} [[File:Death valley-devils golf course.jpg|thumb|300px|Devil's Golf Course]] [[File:Death Valley Railroad No 2-a.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Historical locomotive for Borax-carrying in the Death Valley (Furnace-Creek-Museum), USA, in June 2022.]] * {{see | name=Dante's View | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.2206 | long=-116.726 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dante's View | wikidata=Q1144172 | content=Spectacular view from an overlook just a mile or two away from Badwater, but {{ft|4,000}} taller. The road to Dante's View is a bit long, but the view is worth it. If you are towing a trailer, a parking lot is provided for you to leave your trailer behind before ascending the most difficult part of the road to Dante's View. }} * {{see | name=Devil's Cornfield | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.62272 | long=-117.05311 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Devil's Golf Course | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.3283 | long=-116.86 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Devil's Golf Course | wikidata=Q1954540 | content=A bizarre landscape consisting of a vast field of salt crystals. Please admire these carefully! A slight touch can break the crystals, which often take years to re-form. }} * {{see | name=Echo Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=4WD road just east of Furnace Creek. }} * {{see | name=Mustard Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.485 | long=-116.8763 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A popular hike located just north of Furnace Creek through a brilliantly-colored canyon. The best view is from the very end of the trail, which requires traversing through some narrow canyon walls and over ladders. ''[[Star Wars tourism|Star Wars]]'' fans may recognize this place as the Jawa hideouts from ''Episode IV''. }} * {{see | name=Mushroom Rock | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This oddly shaped rock is on the road south of Furnace Creek. }} * {{see | name=Natural Bridge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.28489 | long=-116.76598 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travel south from Furnace Creek. Natural Bridge is just east of the main road via a dirt road. This natural bridge in a narrow canyon was created when erosion managed to undercut a section of the stream bed and eventually create a bridge well above the bottom of the canyon. }} * {{see | name=Cracksbake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.59076 | long=-116.99012 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travel north from Furnace Creek. Salt Creek is about two miles (3.2 km) west of the main road via an easy dirt road. This place is great. Long ago Death Valley was a lake with fish in it; as the lake dried up and salinity increased the fish evolved to cope. Now they are restricted to a short, salty creek which springs up out of the desert, flows for a few hundred yards, and then disappears back into the sand. }} * {{see | name=Zabriskie Point | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.42 | long=-116.81111111111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zabriskie Point | wikidata=Q139066 | content=Famous viewpoint loved by photographers just east of Furnace Creek. View overlooks interesting weathered canyons. View is a 2-minute walk from the parking lot. }} [[File:Death Valley-Zabriskie Point.jpg|thumb|300px|Zabriskie Point]] ===Stovepipe Wells and vicinity=== * {{see | name=Aguereberry Point | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.3578 | long=-117.048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Aguereberry Point | image=Death Valley from Aguereberry Point.jpg | wikidata=Q4694537 | content= }} * {{see | name=Cottonwood Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Darwin Falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.320555555556 | long=-117.52527777778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Darwin Falls | wikidata=Q5225968 | content=A 15-foot waterfall that is particularly interesting in Spring. Traveling west of Panamint Springs on CA 190, turn left onto a dirt road that goes up a wash just before CA 190 starts climbing uphill. After about half a mile (0.8 km) of dirt, gravel and rocks, there is a small parking lot. From the parking lot, hike about half a mile to a mile (0.8 to 1.6 km) further into the canyon. Since this is the drinking water supply for Panamint Springs, please do not jump in, no matter how tempting it is. }} * {{see | name=Death Valley Buttes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.71189 | long=-117.00423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q35737120 | content= }} * {{see | name=Greenwater Ruins | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Grotto Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.59884 | long=-117.1234 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49807351 | lastedit=2025-10-25 | content= }} * {{see | name=Marble Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.644968 | long=-117.276516 | directions=near Cottonwood Canyon Rd. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A popular hiking destination. While accessible only by a long, sandy road followed by a technical rock crawl through a wash, this hike is worth the headache (or fun) of getting to the base of the trail. Before you go, consult rangers about the location of various petroglyphs along the canyon walls. Though a fair few have been vandalized, many are in pristine condition. }} * {{see | name=Mosaic Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.57104 | long=-117.14406 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This popular hike in the center of the park winds through a narrow, marbled canyon. Some climbing and scaling of slick marbled rock is required. }} * {{see | name=Sand Dunes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.60596 | long=-117.11612 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Near Stovepipe Wells. Most people think sand dunes are common in the desert. They aren't. There are two interesting areas of sand dunes in Death Valley. The largest is Eureka Dunes, accessible only to adventurous backcountry folks. This smaller set of dunes near Stovepipe Wells is still quite impressive. }} * {{see | name=Stovepipe Wells | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.606111 | long=-117.146389 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Stovepipe Wells, California | image=Stovepipe Wells downtown.jpg | wikidata=Q2630982 | content=This historic marker was placed at a reliable spring in order to mark its location in harsh conditions. }} ===Scotty's Castle and vicinity=== {{cautionbox|boldtext=Scotty's Castle closed|[https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/historyculture/scottys-castle.htm Entry to Scotty's Castle and Grapevine Canyon is prohibited, unless part of a ticketed tour]. Major flooding in October 2015 and a fire in 2021 caused serious damage to several buildings at the Scotty's Castle site, including the mansion and visitor center, and washed out the access road through Grapevine Canyon. Repairs to the buildings are ongoing; the National Park Service expects the site to reopen sometime in the near future.}} * {{see | name=Scotty's Castle | alt=Death Valley Ranch | url=https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/historyculture/scottys-castle.htm | email= | address= | lat=37.032222 | long=-117.3415 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scotty's Castle | image=Suncastle.jpg | wikidata=Q3107309 | content=A strange story about the creation of elaborate mansion in the valley involving sickness, fraud, and tall tales. }} * {{see | name=Titus Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.822778 | long=-117.173333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Titus Canyon | image=Titus Canyon Narrows.jpg | wikidata=Q7810293 | content=An unimproved road into Death Valley that begins just west of Beatty (the road to Titus canyon heads north from the normal paved route from Beatty into Death Valley). Titus canyon is narrow, deep and spectacular. Due to narrowness, parts of this road are one-way, so you really need to start from the east end of the road. You don't need an off-road vehicle for this, normal cars should do fine, but don't bring the RV. }} * {{see | name=Ubehebe Crater | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.0097 | long=-117.45 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ubehebe Crater | wikidata=Q7876460 | content=In the northern part of the park near Scotty's Castle, this giant crater was formed by volcanic activity. Walking trails lead into and around the crater, but be warned - going down into the crater is a difficult undertaking, and it may be best to enjoy the view from the top. }} ===Backcountry sights=== [[File:Eureka valley sand dunes.jpg|thumb|300px|Eureka Sand Dunes]] * {{see | name=Barker Ranch | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=35.859602777778 | long=-117.08854444444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Barker Ranch | wikidata=Q4860963 | content=Charles Manson and his followers were captured here in 1969. The backcountry road up - which includes several rock falls - will make you wonder how Charles Manson got a school bus through. Many visitors who make the difficult trek stay overnight in the cabin here. }} * {{see | name=Charcoal Kilns | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.24689 | long=-117.07618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Remnants of Death Valley's mining past, these kilns are remarkably well-preserved. }} * {{see | name=Crankshaft Junction | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Desolation Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.3911396 | long=-116.8282416 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2017-01-05| content=Because it is not marked from the road, and not well marked on the map, a hike through this canyon offers solitude even beyond that of what is a very quiet park to begin with. The canyon isn't much to look at for the first 1/2 mile (0.8 km) of the hike from the parking area, but beyond that, there is much to explore. }} * {{see | name=Emigrant Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Eureka Sand Dunes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.09565 | long=-117.67529 | directions=best route is around the park to the west, CA 190 to US 395 N to Lone Pine, then east into the park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tucked away in the north part of the park, accessible only by tens of miles of dirt road, these are the second tallest dunes in the United States. Don't let their out-of-the-way location deter you from visiting, however. The solitude only adds to the otherworldliness of the wind-swept sands, the highly rare Eureka Grass blades grasping for life in the dry mounds, and the panoramic view of the colorful Last Chance and Saline Ranges which flank the dunes on either side. Best route is around the park, CA 190 to US 395 north through [[Lone Pine]]. }} * {{see | name=Ibex Dunes | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/nature/sand-dunes.htm | email= | address= | lat=35.6958 | long=-116.36753 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49038213 | lastedit=2020-03-27 | content=Well off the beaten path in the southern end of the park, these are some of the most remote sand dunes in the American West. Mountains flank the dunes to the west and east, making both sunrise and sunset an event. The backcountry road here is rutted with arroyos, and like so many other places in the park, requires a four-wheel drive. }} [[Image:racetrack playa.jpg|thumb|300px|Racetrack Playa]] * {{see | name=Pleasant Canyon and South Park Canyon 4wd Loop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The South Park Canyon portion near the Panamint Valley should be attempted only by experienced drivers with high clearance vehicles. }} * {{see | name=Racetrack Playa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.6813 | long=-117.5627 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Racetrack Playa | wikidata=Q327590 | content=As with many points of interest within the park, this one is not easily accessible. The main route consists of {{mi|27}} of dirt road, beginning at the Ubehebe Crater in the northern part of the park. However, the effort is well-rewarded with a site of twilight-zone proportions. The Plestiocene-era lake bed, nearly {{mi|3}} long and {{mi|1}} wide, is so flat that it once used as a landing strip for drug smugglers. But the Racetrack is most famous for its "moving rocks": boulders whose erratic tracks remain visible for years. Though their movement has been tracked with GPS, no adequate explanation for it has been found. In the spring months, brine shrimp - which hibernate when the water dries up, only to emerge months or even years later - are sometimes visible in the muddy puddles here. }} * {{see | name=Tea Kettle Junction | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.760277777778 | long=-117.5425 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Teakettle Junction, California | image=Teakettle Junction.JPG | wikidata=Q7691378 | content=In the backcountry near the Racetrack Playa, this signpost is decorated with numerous tea kettles and makes for a rather odd sight in the vast desert. }} * {{see | name=Telescope Peak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.169817 | long=-117.089197 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Telescope Peak | image=Telescope Peak from Badwater 2.jpg | wikidata=Q916811 | content=Highest point in the park at 11,049 feet. The trailhead to the summit starts at the Mahagony Flats campground and is {{mi|12.5}} round-trip with {{ft|3200}} of elevation gain. }} ==Do== There are numerous '''hiking''' trails within the park, ranging in difficulty from short loops to overnight, mountainous treks. Always bring sufficient water when hiking in Death Valley; the heat can kill. '''Photography''' is another popular activity. The odd geologic formations in the park are great for early morning and late evening photography, although during the day the harsh sun tends to wash out most photographs. During March and April the wildflowers within the valley bloom, making it a particularly photogenic time of year. The clear desert air, scarcity of clouds, and a great lack of nearby light pollution makes Death Valley an ideal spot for '''stargazing'''. Ideally come during a new moon to fully appreciate the darkness of the night sky. Death Valley has numerous high-clearance roads that offer a challenge for '''four-wheel driving''' enthusiasts. Driving off-road is not permitted. '''Bicycles''' are allowed on all roads in the park, including the many rough, trail-like backcountry roads that attract four-wheel drive enthusiasts. As with motor vehicles, riding off-road is not permitted. Other park activities include: * {{do | name=Scotty's Castle Tours | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Following the flood and fire, access now only part of a ticketed tour. }} * {{do | name=Badwater ultramarathon | alt= | url=http://www.badwater.com/ | email= | address= | lat=36.230144 | long=-116.767497 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Badwater Ultramarathon | image=David Goggins Badwater Ultramarathon 2007.jpg | wikidata=Q788373 | lastedit=2016-08-31 | content=Only for the most experienced and committed, the {{mi|135|adj=on}} course from Badwater (elevation {{ft|-282}}) to the Mt. Whitney trailhead (elevation {{ft|8360}}) is billed as the world's toughest race. Adding to the difficulty, the race is held annually during July, the hottest month of the year. The field is invitation-only and limited in size, but annually about 100 start, and 1-2 days later, after crossing two mountain ranges, 60-80% percent of those who start arrive battered, burned, and exhausted at the finish line. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Furnace Creek Visitor's Center | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Inn at Death Valley Gift Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ranch General Store | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Borax Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.45689 | long=-116.86660 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Stovepipe Wells General Store | alt= | url=https://deathvalleyhotels.com/our-stores/ | email= | address= | lat=36.60684 | long=-117.14677 | directions= | phone=+1 760-786-7090 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q100269452 | lastedit=2021-07-11 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Scotty's Castle Gift Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Gas=== Although you can get gas in the park it typically costs up to a dollar more per gallon than outside the park. It is recommended to fuel up right outside the park before coming in. If coming from the east (Nevada), fuel up before crossing the state line into California, due to less gas tax in Nevada. But once in the park, don't try to eke out with just enough gas. The results can be fatal if you are stuck in the wilderness or can just be costly if you need to get gas brought to you by a tow truck. *Furnace Creek Gas Station, 8AM-6PM (24 hours a day by credit card) on CA 190. *Stovepipe Wells Gas Station, 7AM-9PM. On CA 190 (regular gas only, usually cheapest in Death Valley proper). *Panamint Springs, on CA 190 west. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=The Inn at Death Valley Dining Room | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-760-786-2345 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only upscale restaurant in Death Valley, very elegant, with a somewhat laid back dress code. Closed in summer season. Reservations are required for dinner and Sunday brunch. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served. Call for reservations. }} * {{eat | name=Wrangler Steakhouse | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= In the Ranch at Death Valley, this upscale restaurant offers steaks and other entrees starting around $25. Open for dinner only. }} * {{eat | name=Stovepipe Wells | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Restaurant and convenience store. }} ==Drink== Drinks are available at the Inn at Death Valley in Furnace Creek. Water is available in developed areas; during spring, summer and autumn be sure to stock up before attempting even a short hike. ==Sleep== [[File:Deathvalleywildflowers.jpg|thumb|300px|Desert wildflowers after a late winter rain.]] ===Lodging=== ====Within the park==== There are 4 in-park lodging facilities in Death Valley National Park. * {{sleep | name=The Inn at Death Valley | alt= | url=http://www.oasisatdeathvalley.com/lodging/the-inn-at-death-valley/ | email= | address= | lat=36.4506 | long=-116.852 | directions= | phone=+1-760-786-2345 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia=Furnace Creek Inn and Ranch Resort | wikidata=Q5509615 | content=Formerly known as the Furnace Creek Inn, this inn advertises itself as a first class, AAA Four Diamond historic resort with 66 rooms and full amenities. Rates range from $250–$370 per room with $20 per each additional person. Closed during summer season. }} * {{sleep | name=The Ranch at Death Valley | alt= | url=http://www.oasisatdeathvalley.com/lodging/the-ranch-at-death-valley/ | email= | address= | lat=36.45032 | long=-116.85212 | directions= | phone=+1-760-786-2345 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Formerly known as the Furnace Creek Ranch, this establishment is the ranch style ''family oriented'' version of the above inn with 224 rooms and rates ranging from $105 to $174 depending on the season and type of room. }} * {{sleep | name=Panamint Springs Resort | alt= | url=http://www.panamintsprings.com/ | email= | address= | lat=36.33931 | long=-117.46870 | directions= | phone=+1-775-482-7680 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$79 to $149 | content=Just inside the west entrance, this resort is the most economical lodging option. The rooms are small and very outdated. }} * {{sleep | name=Stovepipe Wells Village | alt= | url=http://www.deathvalleyhotels.com | email= | address= | lat=36.60624 | long=-117.14670 | directions= | phone=+1-760-786-2387 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= |lastedit=2017-09-21| content=Motel-style lodging in Stovepipe Wells. The rooms are not fancy, and the running water in some rooms is not potable, but it is a perfectly comfortable and convenient place to stay. Rates tend to be cheaper than at Furnace Creek ($111 for a Deluxe room). Beware of the restaurant at Stovepipe Wells, though; it tends to be wannabe fancy and overpriced. Call early for reservations at the lodge. }} ====Outside of the park==== *'''[[Death Valley Junction]]''' is the closest town outside of Death Valley, about 30 minutes away from the Furnace Creek visitor's center. It has one hotel and a theatre. *'''[[Beatty]]''' is a town outside (northeast) of Death Valley located in Nevada, about 45 minutes from Furnace Creek or Stovepipe Wells. It's a very cheap option. *'''[[Lone Pine]]''' is two hours west of the park (from Stovepipe Wells), located in California. *'''[[Shoshone (California)|Shoshone]]''' is an hour southeast of the park (from Furnace Creek), located in California. *'''[[Pahrump]]''' is about an hour east of the park (from Furnace Creek), located in Nevada. ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Emigrant Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.4966 | long=-117.2278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Free | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=10 tent-only sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. Undeveloped camp with good views into the valley. }} * {{sleep | name=Furnace Creek Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.4633 | long=-116.8697 | directions=directly across the road from the visitor center. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$22 RV/Tent Sites, $35 Group Sites #3, 4, 5, $36 Full Hook-up Sites, $60 Group Sites #1 and #2 (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Year round). 136 sites, 5 group sites, 18 sites with electricial hookups. 196 feet below sea level, Furnace Creek has 136 sites with water, tables, fireplaces, flush toilets, and dump station. No showers, but the nearby Ranch at Death Valley offers pool and shower for $5 per day. Furnace Creek Campground is the only campground operated by NPS within the park that accepts reservations. This is by far the most popular campground in the park and offers 18 sites with full hookup as well as many shady tent sites. Reservations are strongly recommended. Be aware that there are 4 other campgrounds in Furnace Creek. Both Texas Springs and Sunset Campgrounds operated by NPS are directly across the highway. Additional private campgrounds are within one mile at Furnace Creek Ranch. }} * {{sleep | name=Mahogany Flat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.23099 | long=-117.06787 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Free | content=(Closed in winter). Mahogany Flat is at 8,200 feet in the Panamint Mountains and is accessible to high clearance vehicles only. Depending upon road conditions, 4-wheel drive may be necessary. The campground has 10 sites, tables, fireplaces, and pit toilets. }} * {{sleep | name=Mesquite Spring | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.96229 | long=-117.36875 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$12 a night | content=(Year Round). At 1,800 feet 3 miles from Scotty's Castle, Mesquite Spring has 30 sites with water, tables, fireplaces, flush toilets, and a dump station. }} * {{sleep | name=Stovepipe Wells Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Located on CA 190 {{mi|24}} west of Furnace Creek. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$14 a night (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Closed in summer). 190 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. Amenities include water, some tables, some fireplaces, flush toilets, and dump station. The campground is adjacent to the Stovepipe Wells general store and privately operated RV park. }} * {{sleep | name=Stovepipe Wells RV Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.60545 | long=-117.14634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$23 a night | content=(Year round). This RV campground is managed by the Stovepipe Wells Resort. It has 14 sites with full hook-ups and no tables or fireplaces. A swimming pool and showers are available. No reservations, first come first served. }} * {{sleep | name=Sunset Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.45885 | long=-116.86380 | directions=Furnace Creek | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$14 a night (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Closed in summer). 270 sites. At 190 feet below sea level, Sunset has water, flush toilets, and dump station. No fires allowed. All sites are first-come, first-served. }} * {{sleep | name=Texas Springs Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.45916 | long=-116.85451 | directions=Furnace Creek, just beyond the Ranch on the left | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$16 a night (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Closed in summer). 92 sites. At sea level, Texas Spring has water, tables, fireplaces, flush toilets, and dump station. Texas Spring is first come first served with self registration. From March 17 through April 15, Texas Spring is designated primarily for tent camping with a limited number of RV sites. Located in the hills above Furnace Creek. Great views and some trees. No generators. }} * {{sleep | name=Thorndike Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.26585 | long=-117.18844 | directions=take Emigrant Canyon Road high up into the Panamint Mountains. The road has a 25 foot limit to overall vehicle length. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Free | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Closed in winter). 6 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. Thorndike is a primitive campground at 7,400 feet in the Panamint Mountains and is accessible to high clearance vehicles only. Depending on road conditions, 4-wheel drive may be necessary. Thorndike has tables, fireplaces, and pit toilets. }} * {{sleep | name=Wildrose | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.26585 | long=-117.18844 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Free | content=(Year round). At 4,100 feet in the Panamint Mountains, Wildrose has 23 sites, with tables, fireplaces, and pit toilets. Drinking water is available during the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Although it is windy enough that you'll need to take care to secure your campsite, it is still high enough in elevation that it presents more pleasant weather for camping than the valley floor. Being farther away from the more popular areas of the park induces a quieter setting as well. }} ===Backcountry=== Backcountry camping is allowed {{mi|2}} away from any developed area, paved road, or "day use only" area. Due to the rough dirt roads, backcountry roadside camping is generally only accessible to visitors with high clearance or 4-wheel drive vehicles, or well-equipped mountain bikes. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Arid region safety|Flash floods|Hot weather}} Follow Desert Survival guidelines. The name of the park says it all. Unprepared tourists die each year within the borders of the park. Make sure you have plenty of water (at least 1 gallon/4 liters per day, per person) for your activities, whether it be on a back-country trail, or on the main highway. A good rule of thumb is to always carry enough food and water for an additional 3–4 days longer than you intend to visit. Should you become stranded while driving, stay with your vehicle as it is likely to provide the only shade in the area and is more likely to be spotted. Pack plenty of water for your car in case of overheating, especially in summer. Rattlesnakes, scorpions, and black widow spiders are present in the park. Never place your hands or feet where you cannot see first. If you are going a significant distance on any of the unpaved roads, phone a friend and tell them where you are going, when you will be back, when you will phone them again to tell them you are safe, and give them an emergency number to call ({{phone|+1 760-786-2342}}) if you don't get back in touch with them by a chosen deadline. Some of the unimproved roads eat tires for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and you could lose your spare tire too. If a road advises high clearance, 4WD vehicles, take that seriously. In addition, make sure you have more than enough fuel; roads may be impassable and can require unforeseen detours. Don't rely on a GPS routing alone. Figure out where you're going on the official national park map first, then make sure the GPS device precisely follows the same route. If in doubt as to a route's safety or your vehicle's ability to make it, return to established paved roads sooner rather than later. While it rarely rains in Death Valley, when it does, it can rain quite heavily and the sun-baked ground has little capacity to absorb it, sometimes leading to '''flash floods.''' Don't enter any narrow canyons if rain or storms are forecast. Flash flooding can occur in areas without rain in the immediate vicinity due to rain further up the canyon. Cell phone service does not exist in most of the park, so don't count on being able to use it in an emergency. However, in an emergency, try 911 anyway: even if you have no service it may connect with another carrier. If using maps on your phone, download maps before you go. Take a paper map with you, and know how to read it. ==Connect== Free Wi-Fi internet access is available at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, but only when it is open. Furnace Creek has reliable 3G service for Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint (others may function but, there is no confirmation of this). Some high peaks do receive signal, however, this is not to be counted on but, should be attempted in an emergency. ==Go next== *'''[[Mount Whitney]]''' (west) - the tallest mountain in the lower forty-eight states, Mt Whitney is west of the park on CA 190. *'''[[Eastern Sierra]]''' (west) - the Sierra Nevada mountains west of the park on CA 190 provide an ideal region for backpackers. *'''[[Mojave National Preserve]]''' (south) in the [[Mojave Desert]] south of Death Valley. And '''[[Joshua Tree National Park]]''' further south of Mojave National Preserve. *'''[[Las Vegas]]''' (east) - America's playground, Sin City can be reached via numerous routes from the south and east exits of the park. {{routebox | image1=California 178.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Bakersfield]] | minorl1=[[Ridgecrest]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Pahrump]] | minorr1=[[Shoshone (California)|Shoshone]] | image2=California 190.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=Ends at [[Image:US 395.svg|18px]] | minorl2=[[Olancha-Cartago]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=Ends at [[Image:California 127.svg|18px]] | minorr2=[[Death Valley Junction]] }} {{usablepark}} {{geo|36.45|-117.09|zoom=9}} {{isPartOf|Southern Nevada}} {{isPartOf|Desert (California)}} {{related|United States National Parks}} eqtcboocf1oe6ibbshclqnrv8r5nq8j 5289393 5289392 2026-06-08T09:39:56Z ~2026-33944-32 2420050 /* Stovepipe Wells and vicinity */ Updated listing for Greayswatersfild 5289393 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Death_Valley_Banner.jpg|dotm=yes}} [[File:Dunes7.JPG|400px|right|thumb|Dunes near Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley]] '''Death Valley National Park''' is a [[United States national parks|national park]] that is mostly in the [[Desert (California)|Southern California Desert]], with a small portion extending into [[Nevada]]. Many potential visitors ignore the park due to the misconception that it is a lifeless, empty landscape, but this park covers {{convert|3.4|e6acre|ha km2}}. It is the largest national park in the contiguous 48 states of the [[United States of America|USA]] and the second largest park in the contiguous 48, only behind [[Adirondack State Park]] in [[New York (state)|New York]]. The valley is {{mi|130}} long, between {{convert|6|and|13|mi|km}} wide, and is surrounded by steep mountain ranges: the Panamint mountains to the west, and the Black, Funeral, and Grapevine mountains to the east. Its {{convert|3|e6acre|ha}} of wilderness and rich cultural history make it a lifetime's work to explore all that the valley has to offer. ==Understand== A land of extremes and superlatives, there are locations within the park that allow the visitor to see both the lowest and highest elevations in the 48 contiguous United States on a clear day. For a bit of comparison on how diverse the park actually is, the park's highest and lowest points of elevation are both higher and lower than Australia's highest and lowest peak. It features the hottest recorded temperature, reports the lowest annual precipitation, and the tallest sand dunes. ===History=== The first non-Native Americans arrived in Death Valley in 1849 looking for a shortcut to the California gold fields. Although only one member of their party died, the name Death Valley was given to the area. Various mining operations used the valley afterwards, most notably for borax mining. When mining prospects went sour, the Pacific Coast Borax Company lobbied for federal protection of Death Valley, in order to develop tourism. President Hoover declared about two million acres of the area a national monument in 1933. In 1994 the monument was expanded by {{convert|1.3|e6acre|ha}} and declared a national park. ===Landscape=== [[Image:BadwaterBasin.JPG|thumb|300px|Badwater Basin, lowest point in North America]] Death Valley National Park is the lowest point in North America and one of the hottest places in the world. It is also a vast geological museum, containing examples of most of the earth's geological eras. Death Valley National Park includes all of Death Valley, a {{mi|130|adj=yes}} long north/south-trending trough that formed between two major block-faulted mountain ranges: the Amargosa Range on the east and the Panamint Range on the west. Telescope Peak, the highest peak in the park and in the Panamint Mountains, rises {{ft|11,049}} above sea level and lies {{mi|15}} from the lowest point in the United States in the Badwater Basin salt pan, {{ft|282}} below sea level. The California Desert Protection Act added most of the Saline, Eureka, northern Panamint, and Greenwater valleys to the Park. ===Flora and fauna=== Animal life is varied, and numerous species of reptiles, birds and mammals populate Death Valley, adapting well to the desert environment. However, many of these animals have a nocturnal lifestyle in order to escape the searing climate and can be difficult to spot. The largest native mammal in the area, and perhaps the best studied member of the fauna, is the desert bighorn sheep. Small herds of sheep are most commonly found in the mountains surrounding Death Valley but at least occasionally visit the valley floor. Look for these animals near the springs and seeps that can be found throughout the park. Over 350 species of birds are now known to inhabit or visit the area. And even native fish are to be found in Death Valley - several forms of desert pupfish of the genus Cyprinodon live in Salt Creek and other permanent bodies of water. ===Climate=== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Death Valley National Park |42.5 |67.2 |0.4 |49.0 |73.7 |0.5 |57.1 |82.6 |0.3 |64.8 |91.0 |0.1 |75.0 |100.7 |0.0 |84.0 |111.1 |0.1 |91.0 |117.4 |0.1 |88.7 |115.9 |0.1 |79.1 |107.7 |0.2 |64.4 |93.3 |0.1 |50.5 |77.4 |0.1 |41.1 |65.6 |0.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Death Valley National Park]] | description = {{ForecastNOAA|Furnace Creek|36.4622|-116.8669}}<br />Data from [http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datatools/normals NOAA (1991-2020)] }} Death Valley is one of the hottest places in the world during summer, and air temperatures over 120 °F (49 °C) are common during June, July, August and September. The hottest recorded temperature in the world was measured in the park in 1913 at a blazing 134 °F (57 °C) (a measurement of 136 °F recorded in [[Libya]] in 1922 has since been dismissed due to questions over its accuracy). Since it is often up to four degrees hotter near Badwater than it is near Furnace Creek where the official record was recorded, it is entirely likely that Death Valley should hold the title as the hottest place on Earth. Fortunately, temperatures from November through March are mild with highs averaging in the 60s and 70s °F (15-25°C) with winter nighttime lows usually in the 40s °F (5-10°C). This makes the winter and early spring the best seasons to visit. Very little rain falls in the valley, but rainfall in the mountains often sends floodwaters roaring down narrow canyons, scouring boulders, rocks and soil along the way and eventually depositing them in the valley. These deposits are evident in the form of gigantic alluvial fans seen throughout the valley. Many of these fans reach over a mile (1.6 km) wide and are the product of hundreds and thousands of years of this process. The granular structure of these fans is also interesting to note as you will commonly see the larger boulders near the top of these structures and as you go further and further down, the granularity becomes finer and finer until you are finally left with the salts on the valley floor. The higher elevations of the Panamint Range reach up to {{ft|11,049}} at Telescope Peak and are usually covered with snow from November to May, making a breathtaking backdrop to this unique desert climate. ===Visitor information=== * [https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm Park website] * {{listing | name=Furnace Creek Visitor Center | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/visit-the-furnace-creek-visitor-center.htm | email= | address= | lat=36.461893 | long=-116.86672 | directions=Furnace Creek, along CA 190 | phone=+1 760-786-3200 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q36022301 | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=When visiting Death Valley, start here and you may discover that some sight you hadn't been interested in turns out to really interest you. Or just figure out which of these many places you should really visit. Park rangers are available here to answer questions and provide you with trip-planning advice. Exhibits and a 20 minute long park film are available and a great way to learn more about the cultural and natural resources of the park. }} ==Get in== {{Mapframe|36.45|-117.09|zoom=8}} {{mapshape}} ===By plane=== [[Las Vegas]] at '''[[Harry Reid International Airport]]''' ({{IATA|LAS}}) is the closest commercial airport to Death Valley, about a {{mi|120}}, two-hour drive from Furnace Creek. There are also three small airstrips within the park for private plane access at Stovepipe Wells, Furnace Creek, and Saline Valley. ===By train=== The nearest city with an [[Amtrak]] station is [[Barstow]], which is served by the '''[http://www.amtrak.com/southwest-chief-train Southwest Chief]''' [[Chicago]] - [[Los Angeles]] route. ===By car=== {{cautionbox|1=Some roads in the park can occasionally be snowed in at the passes and may require chains in the winter. Please refer to the [http://www.nps.gov/deva/upload/Morning-Report.pdf Death Valley Morning Report] for current weather and road conditions.}} {{cautionbox|1=Within the park, GPS map directions can be unreliable. They can direct you down a dirt track when a paved road is available, or direct to a dead-end or closed route. The [https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/directions.htm NPS warns]: '''do NOT depend only on your vehicle GPS navigation system'''.}} There is no public transportation to and from the park. You would need to rent a car from Las Vegas, Barstow or Pahrump. If you get stranded in the park, you can have a rental car delivered from Pahrump, Nevada, about one hour away from Furnace Creek. From the east (Las Vegas; with several routes, you may want to consider your destination within the part to determine a suitable route): * via Pahrump and Death Valley Junction - most direct to Furnace Creek: take NV 160 west (Blue Diamond Road) to Pahrump; continue north on NV 160 from Pahrump to Belle Vista Ave., continues into California and becomes State Line Rd; from Death Valley Junction take CA 190 west {{mi|20}} into the park towards Furnace Creek. * via Beatty and Lathrop Wells - most direct to Stovepipe Wells: take US 95 north from Las Vegas; in Beatty, from US 95 take NV 374 south, continues into California and becomes Daylight Pass Rd.; Daylight Pass Rd. ends at CA 190 about {{mi|8}} east of Stovepipe Wells and {{mi|16}} north of Furnace Creek. * via Amargosa Valley: take US 95 north from Las Vegas; from US 95 take NV 373 south, continues into California, becomes CA 127; just north of Death Valley Junction take CA 190 west {{mi|20}} into the park towards Furnace Creek. * via Pahrump and Shoshone: take NV 160 west (Blue Diamond Road) to Pahrump; take NV 372 south, continues into California, becomes CA 178; at Shoshone, continue with the "from the south" directions. From the west: *Going north on US 395 take CA 190 east from Olancha, through Panamint Springs and over Towne Pass (elevation {{ft|4956}}). This road is steep and narrow along some sections and is slow going for vehicles pulling trailers. *Alternate shorter route (by {{mi|38}}) going north on US 395 take Trona Rd from Johannesburg. This becomes Trona Wildrose Rd after the town of Trona. Turn left onto Panamint Valley Rd, then turn right onto CA 190 east into the valley. *Going south on US 395 take CA 136 east from Lone Pine to CA 190 east through Panamint Springs and proceed as above. From the north: *From US 95 in Nevada, take NV 267 west from Scotty's Junction {{mi|26}} towards Scotty's Castle. Many other more adventurous routes into the park are also available particularly for high clearance and 4x4 vehicles. The route in from the Eureka Dunes in the north is notable along with the route from the Panamint Valley through Emigrant Pass from the southwest and the southern route on CA 178 west from Shoshone. From the south (via Shoshone): *From I-15 take the exit for CA 127 when you reach the tiny town of Baker. Proceed north on CA 127 for {{mi|56}} to the microscopic town of Shoshone. Just one mile (1.6 km) north of Shoshone is the turnoff for CA 178 which leads you into the Park. *If you want to go to Badwater go west on CA 178 for {{mi|56}} more. The road will cease to be CA 178 after several miles. Although in earlier years the condition deteriorated quickly, many portions of this road both outside and inside the park have been resurfaced. High speeds are not advised in most areas, since there are usually no shoulders and the surface may suddenly change as you move from new to old pavement. Avoid using this route at night if possible. This road also passes the Artists Drive formation loop. *If you don't want to take the shortcut to Badwater you can continue north on CA 127 for {{mi|27}} when it meets with CA 190 and enter the park from there. This road passes Zabriskie Point, and meets the Badwater Road just before Furnace Creek. Note on route designations: "CA 127" means "California State Route 127" and "NV 373" means "Nevada State Route 373." The signs for each state are different. Nevada has a rectangular sign with a white shape of the state with black numbers while California's signs are in the shape of a spade and green with white numbers. ==Fees and permits== Entrance fees valid for seven days. Fees as of 2020 are: * $15 - per individual on foot or bike * $25 - per motorcycle * $30 - per vehicle * $55 Death Valley Annual Pass {{USA national park passes}} Unlike other national parks, few of the roads into Death Valley National Park have road-blocking ranger-manned fee booths. You are expected to pay the entrance fee though, and there are automatic kiosks at several places in the park. ==Get around== [[File:Death Valley-Sandstone.jpg|thumb|300px|Sun-baked sand in Death Valley]] A car is highly recommended although during the more temperate seasons such as the fall and spring a nice bike ride may be in order. But beware that ''climatic conditions in the park can be extreme'' so always check the weather forecast prior to entering and plan your activities accordingly. Note that most weather forecasts for the park refer to locations within the low altitude portion of the park and weather conditions at higher elevations can be dramatically different. The paved roads within the park are well-maintained and accessible to vehicles of all kinds, but dirt roads (with the exception of the west side around the Badwater Salt Flats) are rough. Many use a vehicle with moderately high clearance such as a four-wheel drive, but a 4-wheel drive is not essential to visit any of the main sights listed below (except Echo Canyon). Expect excessive washboarding, erosion, large rocks, and uneven surfaces when traveling on the park's dirt roads. While well maintained paved roads traverse the park from east to west and to the south, most park features other than the visitor center will require some degree of off road travel. In most cases, this will consist of graded dirt or gravel roads. This should not be a problem for a sensibly driven SUV but all drivers should exercise caution: don't leave Furnace Creek without a full tank of gas, make sure your spare tire is serviceable, carry enough water for all passengers to last at least 24 hours (1 quart / 1 litre per person minimum), don't rely on a cell phone in an emergency, carry a detailed park map and know how to read it. There is likely no other place in the lower 48 states where a traveller could so easily fall off the beaten path than in Death Valley. This advice is not meant to scare you but to remind you that overland travel in the park is serious business. The best way to travel in the park and to see the most is a with a high-clearance 4x4. This designation is used throughout the park maps to describe what vehicles should or could attempt certain routes. Only short sections of some routes might be classified as hard core but what makes the park so challenging is the length of some of the roads. Most tours into remote areas require at least an 8-hour commitment if starting from Furnace Creek, so plan accordingly. Before planning any driving off of the paved roads check with the visitor center or the park website for the latest road condition updates. The most important thing you can do is let someone you trust know about your travel plans, and when they should expect to hear from you when you get back to civilization. ==See== ===Death Valley and Furnace Creek=== * {{see | name=Artist's Palette | alt= | url= | email= | address=Artists Drive | lat=36.36348 | long=-116.80273 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The rocks within this section of the park have been stained myriad colors by minerals within, creating a view that resembles an artist's palette. It is possible to get close up to them, and is generally not too hard if you have prior hiking experience. }} * {{see | name=Badwater Basin | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/places/badwater-basin.htm | email= | address= | lat=36.2503 | long=-116.8258 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Badwater Basin | image=Badwater elevation sign.jpg | wikidata=Q799720 | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=At 282 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America is a surreal landscape of vast salt flats. A boardwalk and signs provide info on the local environment, and a trail leads out onto the salt flats. As it is a dry lake bed and a low point, a temporary lake may form after heavy rainstorms. }} [[File:Death valley-devils golf course.jpg|thumb|300px|Devil's Golf Course]] [[File:Death Valley Railroad No 2-a.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Historical locomotive for Borax-carrying in the Death Valley (Furnace-Creek-Museum), USA, in June 2022.]] * {{see | name=Dante's View | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.2206 | long=-116.726 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dante's View | wikidata=Q1144172 | content=Spectacular view from an overlook just a mile or two away from Badwater, but {{ft|4,000}} taller. The road to Dante's View is a bit long, but the view is worth it. If you are towing a trailer, a parking lot is provided for you to leave your trailer behind before ascending the most difficult part of the road to Dante's View. }} * {{see | name=Devil's Cornfield | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.62272 | long=-117.05311 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Devil's Golf Course | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.3283 | long=-116.86 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Devil's Golf Course | wikidata=Q1954540 | content=A bizarre landscape consisting of a vast field of salt crystals. Please admire these carefully! A slight touch can break the crystals, which often take years to re-form. }} * {{see | name=Echo Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=4WD road just east of Furnace Creek. }} * {{see | name=Mustard Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.485 | long=-116.8763 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A popular hike located just north of Furnace Creek through a brilliantly-colored canyon. The best view is from the very end of the trail, which requires traversing through some narrow canyon walls and over ladders. ''[[Star Wars tourism|Star Wars]]'' fans may recognize this place as the Jawa hideouts from ''Episode IV''. }} * {{see | name=Mushroom Rock | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This oddly shaped rock is on the road south of Furnace Creek. }} * {{see | name=Natural Bridge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.28489 | long=-116.76598 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Travel south from Furnace Creek. Natural Bridge is just east of the main road via a dirt road. This natural bridge in a narrow canyon was created when erosion managed to undercut a section of the stream bed and eventually create a bridge well above the bottom of the canyon. }} * {{see | name=Cracksbake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.59076 | long=-116.99012 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Travel north from Furnace Creek. Salt Creek is about two miles (3.2 km) west of the main road via an easy dirt road. This place is great. Long ago Death Valley was a lake with fish in it; as the lake dried up and salinity increased the fish evolved to cope. Now they are restricted to a short, salty creek which springs up out of the desert, flows for a few hundred yards, and then disappears back into the sand. }} * {{see | name=Zabriskie Point | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.42 | long=-116.81111111111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zabriskie Point | wikidata=Q139066 | content=Famous viewpoint loved by photographers just east of Furnace Creek. View overlooks interesting weathered canyons. View is a 2-minute walk from the parking lot. }} [[File:Death Valley-Zabriskie Point.jpg|thumb|300px|Zabriskie Point]] ===Stovepipe Wells and vicinity=== * {{see | name=Aguereberry Point | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.3578 | long=-117.048 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Aguereberry Point | image=Death Valley from Aguereberry Point.jpg | wikidata=Q4694537 | content= }} * {{see | name=Cottonwood Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Darwin Falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.320555555556 | long=-117.52527777778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Darwin Falls | wikidata=Q5225968 | content=A 15-foot waterfall that is particularly interesting in Spring. Traveling west of Panamint Springs on CA 190, turn left onto a dirt road that goes up a wash just before CA 190 starts climbing uphill. After about half a mile (0.8 km) of dirt, gravel and rocks, there is a small parking lot. From the parking lot, hike about half a mile to a mile (0.8 to 1.6 km) further into the canyon. Since this is the drinking water supply for Panamint Springs, please do not jump in, no matter how tempting it is. }} * {{see | name=Death Valley Buttes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.71189 | long=-117.00423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q35737120 | content= }} * {{see | name=Greayswatersfild | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Grotto Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.59884 | long=-117.1234 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49807351 | lastedit=2025-10-25 | content= }} * {{see | name=Marble Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.644968 | long=-117.276516 | directions=near Cottonwood Canyon Rd. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A popular hiking destination. While accessible only by a long, sandy road followed by a technical rock crawl through a wash, this hike is worth the headache (or fun) of getting to the base of the trail. Before you go, consult rangers about the location of various petroglyphs along the canyon walls. Though a fair few have been vandalized, many are in pristine condition. }} * {{see | name=Mosaic Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.57104 | long=-117.14406 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This popular hike in the center of the park winds through a narrow, marbled canyon. Some climbing and scaling of slick marbled rock is required. }} * {{see | name=Sand Dunes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.60596 | long=-117.11612 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Near Stovepipe Wells. Most people think sand dunes are common in the desert. They aren't. There are two interesting areas of sand dunes in Death Valley. The largest is Eureka Dunes, accessible only to adventurous backcountry folks. This smaller set of dunes near Stovepipe Wells is still quite impressive. }} * {{see | name=Stovepipe Wells | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.606111 | long=-117.146389 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Stovepipe Wells, California | image=Stovepipe Wells downtown.jpg | wikidata=Q2630982 | content=This historic marker was placed at a reliable spring in order to mark its location in harsh conditions. }} ===Scotty's Castle and vicinity=== {{cautionbox|boldtext=Scotty's Castle closed|[https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/historyculture/scottys-castle.htm Entry to Scotty's Castle and Grapevine Canyon is prohibited, unless part of a ticketed tour]. Major flooding in October 2015 and a fire in 2021 caused serious damage to several buildings at the Scotty's Castle site, including the mansion and visitor center, and washed out the access road through Grapevine Canyon. Repairs to the buildings are ongoing; the National Park Service expects the site to reopen sometime in the near future.}} * {{see | name=Scotty's Castle | alt=Death Valley Ranch | url=https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/historyculture/scottys-castle.htm | email= | address= | lat=37.032222 | long=-117.3415 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Scotty's Castle | image=Suncastle.jpg | wikidata=Q3107309 | content=A strange story about the creation of elaborate mansion in the valley involving sickness, fraud, and tall tales. }} * {{see | name=Titus Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.822778 | long=-117.173333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Titus Canyon | image=Titus Canyon Narrows.jpg | wikidata=Q7810293 | content=An unimproved road into Death Valley that begins just west of Beatty (the road to Titus canyon heads north from the normal paved route from Beatty into Death Valley). Titus canyon is narrow, deep and spectacular. Due to narrowness, parts of this road are one-way, so you really need to start from the east end of the road. You don't need an off-road vehicle for this, normal cars should do fine, but don't bring the RV. }} * {{see | name=Ubehebe Crater | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.0097 | long=-117.45 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ubehebe Crater | wikidata=Q7876460 | content=In the northern part of the park near Scotty's Castle, this giant crater was formed by volcanic activity. Walking trails lead into and around the crater, but be warned - going down into the crater is a difficult undertaking, and it may be best to enjoy the view from the top. }} ===Backcountry sights=== [[File:Eureka valley sand dunes.jpg|thumb|300px|Eureka Sand Dunes]] * {{see | name=Barker Ranch | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=35.859602777778 | long=-117.08854444444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Barker Ranch | wikidata=Q4860963 | content=Charles Manson and his followers were captured here in 1969. The backcountry road up - which includes several rock falls - will make you wonder how Charles Manson got a school bus through. Many visitors who make the difficult trek stay overnight in the cabin here. }} * {{see | name=Charcoal Kilns | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.24689 | long=-117.07618 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Remnants of Death Valley's mining past, these kilns are remarkably well-preserved. }} * {{see | name=Crankshaft Junction | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Desolation Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.3911396 | long=-116.8282416 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2017-01-05| content=Because it is not marked from the road, and not well marked on the map, a hike through this canyon offers solitude even beyond that of what is a very quiet park to begin with. The canyon isn't much to look at for the first 1/2 mile (0.8 km) of the hike from the parking area, but beyond that, there is much to explore. }} * {{see | name=Emigrant Canyon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Eureka Sand Dunes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.09565 | long=-117.67529 | directions=best route is around the park to the west, CA 190 to US 395 N to Lone Pine, then east into the park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tucked away in the north part of the park, accessible only by tens of miles of dirt road, these are the second tallest dunes in the United States. Don't let their out-of-the-way location deter you from visiting, however. The solitude only adds to the otherworldliness of the wind-swept sands, the highly rare Eureka Grass blades grasping for life in the dry mounds, and the panoramic view of the colorful Last Chance and Saline Ranges which flank the dunes on either side. Best route is around the park, CA 190 to US 395 north through [[Lone Pine]]. }} * {{see | name=Ibex Dunes | alt= | url=https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/nature/sand-dunes.htm | email= | address= | lat=35.6958 | long=-116.36753 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q49038213 | lastedit=2020-03-27 | content=Well off the beaten path in the southern end of the park, these are some of the most remote sand dunes in the American West. Mountains flank the dunes to the west and east, making both sunrise and sunset an event. The backcountry road here is rutted with arroyos, and like so many other places in the park, requires a four-wheel drive. }} [[Image:racetrack playa.jpg|thumb|300px|Racetrack Playa]] * {{see | name=Pleasant Canyon and South Park Canyon 4wd Loop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The South Park Canyon portion near the Panamint Valley should be attempted only by experienced drivers with high clearance vehicles. }} * {{see | name=Racetrack Playa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.6813 | long=-117.5627 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Racetrack Playa | wikidata=Q327590 | content=As with many points of interest within the park, this one is not easily accessible. The main route consists of {{mi|27}} of dirt road, beginning at the Ubehebe Crater in the northern part of the park. However, the effort is well-rewarded with a site of twilight-zone proportions. The Plestiocene-era lake bed, nearly {{mi|3}} long and {{mi|1}} wide, is so flat that it once used as a landing strip for drug smugglers. But the Racetrack is most famous for its "moving rocks": boulders whose erratic tracks remain visible for years. Though their movement has been tracked with GPS, no adequate explanation for it has been found. In the spring months, brine shrimp - which hibernate when the water dries up, only to emerge months or even years later - are sometimes visible in the muddy puddles here. }} * {{see | name=Tea Kettle Junction | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.760277777778 | long=-117.5425 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Teakettle Junction, California | image=Teakettle Junction.JPG | wikidata=Q7691378 | content=In the backcountry near the Racetrack Playa, this signpost is decorated with numerous tea kettles and makes for a rather odd sight in the vast desert. }} * {{see | name=Telescope Peak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.169817 | long=-117.089197 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Telescope Peak | image=Telescope Peak from Badwater 2.jpg | wikidata=Q916811 | content=Highest point in the park at 11,049 feet. The trailhead to the summit starts at the Mahagony Flats campground and is {{mi|12.5}} round-trip with {{ft|3200}} of elevation gain. }} ==Do== There are numerous '''hiking''' trails within the park, ranging in difficulty from short loops to overnight, mountainous treks. Always bring sufficient water when hiking in Death Valley; the heat can kill. '''Photography''' is another popular activity. The odd geologic formations in the park are great for early morning and late evening photography, although during the day the harsh sun tends to wash out most photographs. During March and April the wildflowers within the valley bloom, making it a particularly photogenic time of year. The clear desert air, scarcity of clouds, and a great lack of nearby light pollution makes Death Valley an ideal spot for '''stargazing'''. Ideally come during a new moon to fully appreciate the darkness of the night sky. Death Valley has numerous high-clearance roads that offer a challenge for '''four-wheel driving''' enthusiasts. Driving off-road is not permitted. '''Bicycles''' are allowed on all roads in the park, including the many rough, trail-like backcountry roads that attract four-wheel drive enthusiasts. As with motor vehicles, riding off-road is not permitted. Other park activities include: * {{do | name=Scotty's Castle Tours | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Following the flood and fire, access now only part of a ticketed tour. }} * {{do | name=Badwater ultramarathon | alt= | url=http://www.badwater.com/ | email= | address= | lat=36.230144 | long=-116.767497 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Badwater Ultramarathon | image=David Goggins Badwater Ultramarathon 2007.jpg | wikidata=Q788373 | lastedit=2016-08-31 | content=Only for the most experienced and committed, the {{mi|135|adj=on}} course from Badwater (elevation {{ft|-282}}) to the Mt. Whitney trailhead (elevation {{ft|8360}}) is billed as the world's toughest race. Adding to the difficulty, the race is held annually during July, the hottest month of the year. The field is invitation-only and limited in size, but annually about 100 start, and 1-2 days later, after crossing two mountain ranges, 60-80% percent of those who start arrive battered, burned, and exhausted at the finish line. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Furnace Creek Visitor's Center | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Inn at Death Valley Gift Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ranch General Store | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Borax Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.45689 | long=-116.86660 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Stovepipe Wells General Store | alt= | url=https://deathvalleyhotels.com/our-stores/ | email= | address= | lat=36.60684 | long=-117.14677 | directions= | phone=+1 760-786-7090 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q100269452 | lastedit=2021-07-11 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Scotty's Castle Gift Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Gas=== Although you can get gas in the park it typically costs up to a dollar more per gallon than outside the park. It is recommended to fuel up right outside the park before coming in. If coming from the east (Nevada), fuel up before crossing the state line into California, due to less gas tax in Nevada. But once in the park, don't try to eke out with just enough gas. The results can be fatal if you are stuck in the wilderness or can just be costly if you need to get gas brought to you by a tow truck. *Furnace Creek Gas Station, 8AM-6PM (24 hours a day by credit card) on CA 190. *Stovepipe Wells Gas Station, 7AM-9PM. On CA 190 (regular gas only, usually cheapest in Death Valley proper). *Panamint Springs, on CA 190 west. ==Eat== * {{eat | name=The Inn at Death Valley Dining Room | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-760-786-2345 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The only upscale restaurant in Death Valley, very elegant, with a somewhat laid back dress code. Closed in summer season. Reservations are required for dinner and Sunday brunch. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served. Call for reservations. }} * {{eat | name=Wrangler Steakhouse | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= In the Ranch at Death Valley, this upscale restaurant offers steaks and other entrees starting around $25. Open for dinner only. }} * {{eat | name=Stovepipe Wells | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Restaurant and convenience store. }} ==Drink== Drinks are available at the Inn at Death Valley in Furnace Creek. Water is available in developed areas; during spring, summer and autumn be sure to stock up before attempting even a short hike. ==Sleep== [[File:Deathvalleywildflowers.jpg|thumb|300px|Desert wildflowers after a late winter rain.]] ===Lodging=== ====Within the park==== There are 4 in-park lodging facilities in Death Valley National Park. * {{sleep | name=The Inn at Death Valley | alt= | url=http://www.oasisatdeathvalley.com/lodging/the-inn-at-death-valley/ | email= | address= | lat=36.4506 | long=-116.852 | directions= | phone=+1-760-786-2345 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia=Furnace Creek Inn and Ranch Resort | wikidata=Q5509615 | content=Formerly known as the Furnace Creek Inn, this inn advertises itself as a first class, AAA Four Diamond historic resort with 66 rooms and full amenities. Rates range from $250–$370 per room with $20 per each additional person. Closed during summer season. }} * {{sleep | name=The Ranch at Death Valley | alt= | url=http://www.oasisatdeathvalley.com/lodging/the-ranch-at-death-valley/ | email= | address= | lat=36.45032 | long=-116.85212 | directions= | phone=+1-760-786-2345 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Formerly known as the Furnace Creek Ranch, this establishment is the ranch style ''family oriented'' version of the above inn with 224 rooms and rates ranging from $105 to $174 depending on the season and type of room. }} * {{sleep | name=Panamint Springs Resort | alt= | url=http://www.panamintsprings.com/ | email= | address= | lat=36.33931 | long=-117.46870 | directions= | phone=+1-775-482-7680 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$79 to $149 | content=Just inside the west entrance, this resort is the most economical lodging option. The rooms are small and very outdated. }} * {{sleep | name=Stovepipe Wells Village | alt= | url=http://www.deathvalleyhotels.com | email= | address= | lat=36.60624 | long=-117.14670 | directions= | phone=+1-760-786-2387 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= |lastedit=2017-09-21| content=Motel-style lodging in Stovepipe Wells. The rooms are not fancy, and the running water in some rooms is not potable, but it is a perfectly comfortable and convenient place to stay. Rates tend to be cheaper than at Furnace Creek ($111 for a Deluxe room). Beware of the restaurant at Stovepipe Wells, though; it tends to be wannabe fancy and overpriced. Call early for reservations at the lodge. }} ====Outside of the park==== *'''[[Death Valley Junction]]''' is the closest town outside of Death Valley, about 30 minutes away from the Furnace Creek visitor's center. It has one hotel and a theatre. *'''[[Beatty]]''' is a town outside (northeast) of Death Valley located in Nevada, about 45 minutes from Furnace Creek or Stovepipe Wells. It's a very cheap option. *'''[[Lone Pine]]''' is two hours west of the park (from Stovepipe Wells), located in California. *'''[[Shoshone (California)|Shoshone]]''' is an hour southeast of the park (from Furnace Creek), located in California. *'''[[Pahrump]]''' is about an hour east of the park (from Furnace Creek), located in Nevada. ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Emigrant Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.4966 | long=-117.2278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Free | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=10 tent-only sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. Undeveloped camp with good views into the valley. }} * {{sleep | name=Furnace Creek Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.4633 | long=-116.8697 | directions=directly across the road from the visitor center. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$22 RV/Tent Sites, $35 Group Sites #3, 4, 5, $36 Full Hook-up Sites, $60 Group Sites #1 and #2 (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Year round). 136 sites, 5 group sites, 18 sites with electricial hookups. 196 feet below sea level, Furnace Creek has 136 sites with water, tables, fireplaces, flush toilets, and dump station. No showers, but the nearby Ranch at Death Valley offers pool and shower for $5 per day. Furnace Creek Campground is the only campground operated by NPS within the park that accepts reservations. This is by far the most popular campground in the park and offers 18 sites with full hookup as well as many shady tent sites. Reservations are strongly recommended. Be aware that there are 4 other campgrounds in Furnace Creek. Both Texas Springs and Sunset Campgrounds operated by NPS are directly across the highway. Additional private campgrounds are within one mile at Furnace Creek Ranch. }} * {{sleep | name=Mahogany Flat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.23099 | long=-117.06787 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Free | content=(Closed in winter). Mahogany Flat is at 8,200 feet in the Panamint Mountains and is accessible to high clearance vehicles only. Depending upon road conditions, 4-wheel drive may be necessary. The campground has 10 sites, tables, fireplaces, and pit toilets. }} * {{sleep | name=Mesquite Spring | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.96229 | long=-117.36875 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$12 a night | content=(Year Round). At 1,800 feet 3 miles from Scotty's Castle, Mesquite Spring has 30 sites with water, tables, fireplaces, flush toilets, and a dump station. }} * {{sleep | name=Stovepipe Wells Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Located on CA 190 {{mi|24}} west of Furnace Creek. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$14 a night (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Closed in summer). 190 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. Amenities include water, some tables, some fireplaces, flush toilets, and dump station. The campground is adjacent to the Stovepipe Wells general store and privately operated RV park. }} * {{sleep | name=Stovepipe Wells RV Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.60545 | long=-117.14634 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$23 a night | content=(Year round). This RV campground is managed by the Stovepipe Wells Resort. It has 14 sites with full hook-ups and no tables or fireplaces. A swimming pool and showers are available. No reservations, first come first served. }} * {{sleep | name=Sunset Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.45885 | long=-116.86380 | directions=Furnace Creek | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$14 a night (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Closed in summer). 270 sites. At 190 feet below sea level, Sunset has water, flush toilets, and dump station. No fires allowed. All sites are first-come, first-served. }} * {{sleep | name=Texas Springs Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.45916 | long=-116.85451 | directions=Furnace Creek, just beyond the Ranch on the left | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$16 a night (2020 rates) | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Closed in summer). 92 sites. At sea level, Texas Spring has water, tables, fireplaces, flush toilets, and dump station. Texas Spring is first come first served with self registration. From March 17 through April 15, Texas Spring is designated primarily for tent camping with a limited number of RV sites. Located in the hills above Furnace Creek. Great views and some trees. No generators. }} * {{sleep | name=Thorndike Campground | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.26585 | long=-117.18844 | directions=take Emigrant Canyon Road high up into the Panamint Mountains. The road has a 25 foot limit to overall vehicle length. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Free | lastedit=2020-06-27 | content=(Closed in winter). 6 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. Thorndike is a primitive campground at 7,400 feet in the Panamint Mountains and is accessible to high clearance vehicles only. Depending on road conditions, 4-wheel drive may be necessary. Thorndike has tables, fireplaces, and pit toilets. }} * {{sleep | name=Wildrose | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.26585 | long=-117.18844 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Free | content=(Year round). At 4,100 feet in the Panamint Mountains, Wildrose has 23 sites, with tables, fireplaces, and pit toilets. Drinking water is available during the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Although it is windy enough that you'll need to take care to secure your campsite, it is still high enough in elevation that it presents more pleasant weather for camping than the valley floor. Being farther away from the more popular areas of the park induces a quieter setting as well. }} ===Backcountry=== Backcountry camping is allowed {{mi|2}} away from any developed area, paved road, or "day use only" area. Due to the rough dirt roads, backcountry roadside camping is generally only accessible to visitors with high clearance or 4-wheel drive vehicles, or well-equipped mountain bikes. ==Stay safe== {{see also|Arid region safety|Flash floods|Hot weather}} Follow Desert Survival guidelines. The name of the park says it all. Unprepared tourists die each year within the borders of the park. Make sure you have plenty of water (at least 1 gallon/4 liters per day, per person) for your activities, whether it be on a back-country trail, or on the main highway. A good rule of thumb is to always carry enough food and water for an additional 3–4 days longer than you intend to visit. Should you become stranded while driving, stay with your vehicle as it is likely to provide the only shade in the area and is more likely to be spotted. Pack plenty of water for your car in case of overheating, especially in summer. Rattlesnakes, scorpions, and black widow spiders are present in the park. Never place your hands or feet where you cannot see first. If you are going a significant distance on any of the unpaved roads, phone a friend and tell them where you are going, when you will be back, when you will phone them again to tell them you are safe, and give them an emergency number to call ({{phone|+1 760-786-2342}}) if you don't get back in touch with them by a chosen deadline. Some of the unimproved roads eat tires for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and you could lose your spare tire too. If a road advises high clearance, 4WD vehicles, take that seriously. In addition, make sure you have more than enough fuel; roads may be impassable and can require unforeseen detours. Don't rely on a GPS routing alone. Figure out where you're going on the official national park map first, then make sure the GPS device precisely follows the same route. If in doubt as to a route's safety or your vehicle's ability to make it, return to established paved roads sooner rather than later. While it rarely rains in Death Valley, when it does, it can rain quite heavily and the sun-baked ground has little capacity to absorb it, sometimes leading to '''flash floods.''' Don't enter any narrow canyons if rain or storms are forecast. Flash flooding can occur in areas without rain in the immediate vicinity due to rain further up the canyon. Cell phone service does not exist in most of the park, so don't count on being able to use it in an emergency. However, in an emergency, try 911 anyway: even if you have no service it may connect with another carrier. If using maps on your phone, download maps before you go. Take a paper map with you, and know how to read it. ==Connect== Free Wi-Fi internet access is available at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, but only when it is open. Furnace Creek has reliable 3G service for Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint (others may function but, there is no confirmation of this). Some high peaks do receive signal, however, this is not to be counted on but, should be attempted in an emergency. ==Go next== *'''[[Mount Whitney]]''' (west) - the tallest mountain in the lower forty-eight states, Mt Whitney is west of the park on CA 190. *'''[[Eastern Sierra]]''' (west) - the Sierra Nevada mountains west of the park on CA 190 provide an ideal region for backpackers. *'''[[Mojave National Preserve]]''' (south) in the [[Mojave Desert]] south of Death Valley. And '''[[Joshua Tree National Park]]''' further south of Mojave National Preserve. *'''[[Las Vegas]]''' (east) - America's playground, Sin City can be reached via numerous routes from the south and east exits of the park. {{routebox | image1=California 178.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Bakersfield]] | minorl1=[[Ridgecrest]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Pahrump]] | minorr1=[[Shoshone (California)|Shoshone]] | image2=California 190.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=Ends at [[Image:US 395.svg|18px]] | minorl2=[[Olancha-Cartago]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=Ends at [[Image:California 127.svg|18px]] | minorr2=[[Death Valley Junction]] }} {{usablepark}} {{geo|36.45|-117.09|zoom=9}} {{isPartOf|Southern Nevada}} {{isPartOf|Desert (California)}} {{related|United States National Parks}} fu1ale30zt1zy57t5qtjzuma3n7z1ei 0 9346 5289074 5286486 2026-06-07T14:46:50Z ~2026-33786-03 2419624 /* Events */ update 5289074 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Derby Wikivoyage Banner.png|disambig=yes}} '''Derby''' (pronounced ''DAR-bee'') is a city in [[Derbyshire]], [[England]]. Purportedly the UK's most 'central' city and promoted as a base for exploring the [[Peak District]], this city of 260,000 people (2021) also boasts modern shopping facilities and a number of visitor attractions in and around the surrounding area. == Understand == [[File:Silkmill1.jpg|thumbnail|World Heritage Site: The Derby Industrial Museum; Silk Mill]] Derby was the site of Lombe's Mill, the first fully mechanised factory in the world, built in 1721. Railway engineering starting in 1840 in Derby, and continued with the Derby Carriage and Wagon Works. The city is now the site of the UK's only remaining locomotive manufacturer. Rolls-Royce opened a car and aircraft factory in the town in 1907; today the aero-engine manufacturer is the largest engineering employer in the area. Car maker Toyota has a manufacturing and assembly plant in Burnaston, just south of Derby. On 8 October 2021 it was announced that Derby was included in the long list of bids to host UK City of Culture 2025. * [http://www.visitderby.co.uk/ Visit Derby] tourist information ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is {{marker|type=go|name=[[East Midlands Airport]]|url=|lat=52.831111|long=-1.327778}} ({{IATA|EMA}}). The Skylink Derby bus runs from the airport to Derby and is operated by [http://www.kinchbus.co.uk/ Kinchbus]. The Skylink service runs every 20 minutes during the daytime and half-hourly at other times (with a 24-hour service), and also serves Leicester. ===By train=== {{marker|type=go|name=Derby Station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/dby.aspx|lat=52.9161|long=-1.4633}} has good rail links. East Midlands Railways operates express trains from [[London St Pancras]], [[Leicester]] and [[Sheffield]]. It also runs local services to destinations including [[Nottingham]], [[Matlock]], [[Stoke-on-Trent]] and to parts of [[Lincolnshire]]. Crosscountry operates services to the North East, [[Scotland]], the South West, the South Coast and the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]]. Train times are available from [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquiries] (+44 345 748 4950). ===By bus=== {{marker|type=go|name=Derby Bus Station|lat=52.921793|long=-1.472675|url=}} is served by coaches operated by National Express from around the country. The 'Comet' bus service by [https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton] connects the city to [[Chesterfield]] while the 'Red Arrow' runs to Nottingham at very regular intervals on weekdays and weekends. The 'Transpeak' bus service by [http://www.highpeakbuses.com High Peak] connects Derby with the [[Peak District]] and [[Manchester]]. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|52.9225|-1.4746|zoom=12|height=|width=560|layer=|staticmap=|align=}} ===By bus=== Most local bus services are operated by [http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/ Arriva] and [http://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton]. See the [http://www.derbysbus.info/ Derbyshire County Council public transport website] for timetables and information for all buses. Public transport in the city is not particularly good value, especially compared to similar cities. There are two [http://www.parkandride.net/derby/derby_frameset.shtml park and ride] services running from Meteor Centre in the north and Pride Park in the east. ===On foot=== Derby is a compact city making it very approachable for pedestrians. ==See== [[File:Derby Market Hall - interior (1) - 20 June 2025.jpg|thumb|Derby Market Hall]] * {{see | name=Derby Market Hall | alt= | url=http://derbymarkethall.co.uk/ | email= | address=The Market Place, DE1 2FS | lat=52.922572 | long=-1.475865 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255653 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Derby Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 721633.jpg | lastedit=2025-05-24 | content=This Grade-II listed building is the work of Melbourne (Derbyshire) engineer Rowland Mason Ordish, and was completed in 1866. It re-opened in 2025 after extensive renovation. }} * {{see | name=Royal Crown Derby | alt= | url=http://www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=194 Osmaston Road | lat=52.912972 | long=-1.470131 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 712800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Royal Crown Derby | wikidata=Q1988714 | content=A factory producing fine china, part of Derby's history. Contact the factory to schedule a tour. }} * {{see | name= Museum of Making | alt=formerly the Silk Mill, and Derby Industrial Museum | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/locations/museum-of-making | email= | address=Silk Mill Lane | lat=52.9258 | long=-1.47583 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255308 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M closed, Tu W Sa 10AM-5PM, Th F 10AM-7PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price=Entry is free. Visitors do not need to pre-book for general admission, but are advised to pre-book tickets for special exhibitions | wikipedia=Derby Silk Mill | image=Silkmill1.jpg | wikidata=Q839047 | lastedit=2022-05-14 | content= Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory. }} * {{see | name=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/ | email= | address=The Strand | lat=52.922222 | long=-1.479444 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 716659 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 716670 | hours= Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM, Bank Holidays closed | price=Free | wikipedia=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | image=Derby Museum Flowers 2475926344 d64a8a8f6e o.jpg | wikidata=Q8012 | lastedit=2016-10-19 | content=Features collections of porcelain created in Derby since 1750. Other displays include archaeology, military history, geology and natural history. The art gallery has a large collection of paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby. }} * {{see | name=Pickford's House | alt= | url=http://www.derbymuseums.org/pickfords-house/ | email= | address=41 Friargate | lat=52.924237 | long=-1.485929 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 11AM-5PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 2-5PM, holidays 2PM-5PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Pickford's House Museum | image=Pickford's House - geograph.org.uk - 561360.jpg | wikidata=Q839065 | lastedit=2016-09-13 | content=Unique museum of Georgian life and historic costume. Well worth visiting. }} * {{see | name=Derby Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org | email= | address=Cathedral Centre: 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP | lat=52.924817 | long=-1.477375 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 341201 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Cathedral | image=Derbycathedral.jpg | wikidata=Q2310409 | content=Though not one of the most spectacular of English cathedrals (it was a "mere" parish church until 1927), the cathedral has an impressive 16th-century tower (which is occasionally open for some spectacular views across Derby); most of the rest is early Georgian, with an east-end extension in matching style completed in 1972. Highlights include a painted wrought-iron screen by the renowned local smith Robert Bakewell (1682&ndash;1751) and memorials to Bess of Hardwick, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Florence Nightingale. Peregrine Falcons have nested on the tower for several years and volunteers are on hand with telescopes for viewing during spring and early summer (go to http://derbyperegrines.blogspot.co.uk/ for current dates). }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Chapel | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org/worship/the-chapel-of-st-mary-on-the-bridge.html | email= | address=Bridge Gate | lat=52.927103 | long=-1.475892 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=14th-century bridge chapel, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Derby and one of the few surviving bridge chapels in England. A picturesque little building next to the River Derwent, still hosting regular services but with limited opening times otherwise. }} * {{see | name=Derby Gaol | alt= | url=https://www.visitderby.co.uk/listings/derby-gaol | email= | address=50-51 Friar Gate | lat=52.9247 | long=-1.487364 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+44 800 027 7928 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Gaol | image=New County Gaol, South Street, Derby, England.jpg | wikidata=Q5261464 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kedleston Hall | alt= | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall/ | email=kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=near Quarndon, DE22 5JH | lat=52.9592 | long=-1.537 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 842191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kedleston Hall | image=Kedleston Hall 20080730-03.jpg | wikidata=Q2443707 | lastedit=2016-10-05 | content=The home of the Curzon family which was constructed in 1759. This neoclassical hall had particular controversy as the Curzon's forced the village of Kedleston to relocate several miles away with the exception of the All Saints' church which stayed put. }} * {{listing | type = see | name = Banks Mill Studios | alt = | url = https://www.banksmill.co.uk | email = banksmill@derby.ac.uk | address = 71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB | lat = 52.926724 | long = -1.486166 | directions = | phone = +44 1332 597866 | tollfree = | hours = | price = | lastedit = 2025-02-25 | content = An innovation space for creative and digital industries, with a rolling programme of exhibitions and open studio events featuring residents and members. Monthly makers market, first Saturday of each month, 10 am - 4 pm. }} * {{listing | type = see | name = Artcore | alt = | url = https://artcoreuk.com/ | email = info@artcoreuk.com | address = 8 Albert Street, Osnabrück Square, Derby DE1 2DS | lat = 52.921923 | long = -1.475633 | directions = | phone = +44 1332 366623 | tollfree = | hours = M‒F 9:30AM‒5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price = | lastedit = 2022-05-24 | content = International centre for contemporary art and creativity. Exhibitions, studios, work spaces, shop and cafe. }} * {{see | name=Electric Daisy | alt= | url=https://electricdaisy.org/ | email=team@dtederby.org | address=1-4 Bold Lane, DE1 3NT | lat=52.923498 | long=-1.480136 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366623 | tollfree= | hours=Open garden F-Sa 10AM‒4PM. Other events as posted on the website | price=Open garden free. Other events: prices on the website | lastedit=2023-07-23 | content=Community garden, with a programme of events, open days and workshops running throughout the season. Run by [https://dtederby.org/ Down to Earth, Derby]. }} * {{see | name=Dubrek Studios | alt= | url=https://dubrek.co.uk/ | email=hello@dubrek.co.uk | address=67 Bridge Street Derby DE1 3LB | lat=52.926582 | long=-1.486466 | directions= | phone=+44 07595 158654 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-28 | content=A recording studio, rehearsal space, performance venue, art gallery, cafe & bar, working with artists from around the world to bring their ideas to life. }} ==Do== * Go on a ghost walk in the UK's second 'most haunted' town. For example: [https://richardfelix.co.uk/ghost-walks/ Derby ghost walks] and [https://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/ Cathedral Quarter] * {{do | name=Darley Park walk | alt= | url=http://www.darleyabbey.com/about/darley-park/ | email= | address= | lat=52.941979 | long=-1.475669 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Take a walk up the Derwent to Darley Park. }} * {{do | name=Derby Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/derby-arboretum/ | email= | address= | lat=52.910584 | long=-1.4723 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Arboretum | image=Grovelodge1.jpg | wikidata=Q4158699 | content=England's first publicly owned, landscaped, urban, recreational park, deeded to the town of Derby in 1840. }} [[File:Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6308.jpg|thumbnail|Elvaston Castle]] * {{do | name=Elvaston Castle Country Park | alt= | url=https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside-sites/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/elvaston/elvaston-castle-country-park.aspx | email= | address=Borrowash Road, Elvaston | lat=52.89306 | long=-1.394151 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Elvaston Castle | image=Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6393.jpg | wikidata=Q5367993 | lastedit=2021-04-21 | content=321 acres (130 hectares) of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens surrounding a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle. Has in the last few years been lacking attention and investment. }} * {{do | name=Derby County FC | alt= | url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/ | email= | address=Pride Park, Royal Way DE24 8XL | lat=52.9149 | long=-1.447 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 667532 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby County F.C. | wikidata=Q19470 | lastedit=2024-05-26 | content="The Rams" were promoted in 2024 and now play football (soccer) in the Championship, the second tier. Pride Park Stadium, capacity 33,000, is off A6 at the southeast edge of town. }} * {{do | name=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | alt= | url=http://www.derbyshireccc.com/ | email= | address=Grandstand Road | lat=52.927559 | long=-1.459469 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | wikidata=Q1788018 | content=Watch a game of cricket. }} * {{do | name=Derby LIVE| alt= | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/ | email=boxoffice@derby.gov.uk | address=Chapel Street Arts Centre, 19 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU | lat=52.925807 | long=-1.480123 | directions=approx five minutes' walk north-west of Market Place. | phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-29 | content=Sales and information centre for music, touring theatre and other live performances in various city venues. }} * {{do | name=QUAD| alt= | url=http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/ | email= | address=Market Place | lat=52.923163 | long=-1.475470 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-17 | content=2-screen cinema, gallery, café bar, workshop, BFI Mediatheque. Co-organiser of [https://formatfestival.com/ FORMAT], the UK’s leading festival of international photography. }} * {{do | name=Derby Theatre | alt= | url=https://www.derbytheatre.co.uk/ | email= | address=15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter | lat=52.9202 | long=-1.4715 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 593939 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Theatre | image=Derby Theatre.jpg | wikidata=Q5261517 | content=In-house and touring productions. }} * {{do | name=Markeaton Park | alt= | url=https://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/markeaton-park/ | email= | address= | lat=52.930365 | long=-1.504337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Public park with children's playground and paddling pool, crazy golf and craft village. }} * {{do | name=Derby Riverboat | alt= | url=http://www.derbycanal.org.uk | email=info@derbycanal.org.uk | address=Phoenix Green Boat Station, DE1 2EB | lat=52.925811 | long=-1.474605 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Oct: W Sa Su and Bank Holiday afternoons, 12:30PM, 1:45PM, 3PM | price= | lastedit=2023-09-26 | content=Enjoy a passenger boat trip along the UK's most bio-diverse urban river, with commentary recorded by Sir David Suchet. }} * {{do | name=Allestree Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.9638 | long=-1.4779 | directions=off A6 approx 3 miles (4.8 km) north of city centre; buses to Belper and beyond pass regularly | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-07-15 | content=The wildest and most scenic of Derby’s parks, a mixture of woodland, open parkland, a lake and a Grade II*-listed hall. Site of [https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/rewilding-allestree-park the largest urban rewilding project in the UK, in progress]. }} * {{do | name=Derby Arena | alt= | url=https://www.derbyarena.co.uk/ | email=derbyarena@derby.gov.uk | address=Royal Way, Pride Park, DE24 8JB | lat=52.9131 | long=-1.4469 | directions=approx 1.5 miles (2.4 km) SE of city centre, off A6, also via A52 | phone=+44 1332 640011 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-25 | content=Sport, fitness and performance venue. The Midlands' hub for track cycling. }} * {{do | name=Vaillant Live | alt= | url=https://vaillantlive.co.uk/ | email= | address=2 Colyear Street, DE1 1LA | lat=52.921415 | long=-1.479881 | directions=full access details on the website | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-05-18 | content=3,500 capacity destination for concerts, family events, sports and conferencing. }} * {{do | name=Chapel Street Arts Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=19 Chapel Street, DE1 3GU | lat=52.925807 | long=-1.480123 | directions= | phone=+44 01332 370911 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-29 | content=Performance venue, also sales and information centre for Derby LIVE - see above, under 'Do' }} === Events === * {{event | name=Derby 50:50 | url=https://www.visitderby.co.uk/5050derby | year= | month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=A year of celebration marking the fiftieth anniversaries of the twinning association with Osnabrück, Germany, established in 1976, and of Derby being granted city status in 1977. Indoor and outdoor locations across the city centre. Twelve events so far announced, with more to come. }} * {{event | name=Wright of Derby: From the Shadows | url=https://derbymuseums.org/event/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows | year=2026 | month=June | date=13 | endyear= | endmonth=November | enddate=1 | location=Derby Museum and art Gallery | country= | lastedit=2026-05-01 | content=Derby Museum and Art Gallery. The first major exhibition dedicated to the British artist’s ‘candlelight’ paintings. }} * {{event | name=Furthest From The Sea Festival | url=https://www.furthestfromthesea.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=June | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=Music, comedy, arts, workshops }} * {{event | name=Derby Book Festival - Summer Festival, aditional event | url=https://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/steve-farnsworth-painting-faces-being-a-life-of-that-capital-artist-joseph-wright-of-derby | year=2026 | month=July | date=19 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Old Library, Derby Museum & Art Gallery | country= | lastedit=2026-06-01 | content=Steve Farnsworth: Painting Faces: Being a Life of that Capital Artist, Joseph Wright of Derby. 1:30pm - 2:30pm }} * {{event | name=Derby Caribbean Carnival | url=https://www.dwica.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=July | date=19 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | lastedit=2025-07-21 | content=A day of music, dance, and cultural celebration. }} * {{event | name=Darley Park Weekender | alt= | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/the-darley-park-weekender/ | year=2026 | month=August | date=21 | enddate=23 |endmonth= | email=boxoffice@derby.gov.uk | address=Darley Park, DE1 3AY | lat=52.93034 | long=-1.47884 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | lastedit=2025-09-03 | content= }} * {{event | name=Derby Heritage Beer Festival | url=https://derbymuseums.org/event/derby-heritage-beer-festival | year=2026 | month=September | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Museum of Making | country= | content=Bringing together over 130 real ales from the best of Britain’s breweries, alongside a selection of ciders, world beers and craft keg. At the Museum of Making. |lastedit=8/9/25}} * {{event | name=Derby Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival | url=https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/season-festival/derby-jazz-funk-soul-fest/?dm_i=7K36,A800,1HZB4T,1BC4U,1 | year=2026 | month=September | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content= |lastedit=8/9/25}} * {{event | name=Derby Festé | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/derby-feste/ | year=2026 | month=September | date=26 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=A spectacular mix of dance, theatre, circus, parkour, and aerial performance, around the city centre. |lastedit=1/6/26}} * {{event | name=Derby Poetry Festival | url=https://www.derbypoetryfestival.com/2025-festival | year=2026 | month=October | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Various city-centre venues. | country= | content=Developing new writing talent in Derby and bringing excellent work to the city. }} * {{event | name=Derby Folk Festival | url=http://www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=October | date=9 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=11 | location= | country= | lastedit=2026-01-28 | content=Concerts and free fringe events in various city centre venues, and on the streets of the Cathedral Quarter. }} * {{event | name=Derby Season of Light | url=https://www.surtalarts.co.uk/derby-season-of-light | year=2026 | month=October | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth=December | enddate= | location=Various city-centre venues | country= | content=Celebrating Derby's diversity and creativity. Bringing communities and cultures together - embracing various festivals including Diwali, Rabi’ Al-Awwal, Hanukkah, Bonfire Night, Christmas, and the upcoming Chinese New Year which all share the common theme of 'light'. |lastedit=2025-12-19}} * {{event | name=Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival. | url=https://derbymuseums.org/assemble/ | year=2026 | month=October | date=24 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Museum of Making | country= | content=A celebration of makers and all things making, at the Museum of Making. Meet the makers and discover what you can make. }} * {{event | name=Derby Book Festival - Autumn edition | url=http://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=November | date=13 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=15 | location= | country= | lastedit=2025-12-19 | content= }} * {{event | name=Banks Mill Open Studios | url=https://www.banksmill.co.uk/openstudios/ | year=2026 | month=November | date=27 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=29 | country= | address=71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB |lat= |long= | lastedit=2026-05-06 | content=Meet over 50 artists, designers, makers and creative services providers. }} * {{event | name=FORMAT | url=https://formatfestival.com/ | year=2027 | month=March | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=QUAD; other venues tba. | lastedit=2025-04-04 | content= The UK’s leading festival of international photography, established in 2004. }} == Learn == * {{listing | name=Derby College | alt= | url=https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 300 123 7890 | tollfree=0800 028 0289 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Royal School for the Deaf | alt= | url=http://www.rsdd.org.uk/ | email= | address=Ashbourne Road | lat=52.928762 | long=-1.500989 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It teaches British Sign Language. }} * {{listing | name=University of Derby | alt= | url=http://www.derby.ac.uk/ | email= | address=Main campus: Kedleston Road | lat=52.938527 | long=-1.496681 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 590500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:Sage Derby cheese with crust.jpg|thumbnail|Sage Derby cheese]] * {{buy | name=Derbion | alt=formerly intu Derby | url=http://intu.co.uk/derby | email= | address=West Ave, DE1 2PL | lat=52.919 | long=-1.473 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366383 | tollfree= | hours=M-W 9AM-6PM, Th F 9AM-8PM, Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | wikidata=Q7988665 | content=Derby's main shopping centre is the £340m '''Derbion''', which opened as 'Westfield Derby' in 2007 and offers a wide range of shops selling merchandise at competitive prices . As well as a state-of-the-art, 12-screen Cinema De Lux, Derbion has a spacious food court which offers a wide diversity of international cuisine as well as the usual fast food outlets. }} * {{buy | name=Cathedral Quarter | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk | email= | address= | lat=52.923445 | long=-1.477352 | directions=near the old Market Place | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-25 | content=Those spending time in the city should also visit the quaint streets, with their specialist shops, lush green spaces and some really comfortable bars and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Wyvern Retail Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Wyvern Way, Chaddesden | lat=52.917494 | long=-1.435542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-13 | content=On the outskirts of the town, includes Sainsbury's, Boots, Homecare, Clark's and a number of fast food chains. }} * {{buy | name=Meteor Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mansfield Road | lat=52.942018 | long=-1.463211 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-15 | content=Retail park includes Morrisons supermarket and PC World. }} * {{buy | name=Seasons by Bennetts | alt= | url=https://www.bennettsofderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=53 Sadler Gate, DE1 3NQ | lat=52.92335 | long=-1.47771 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-02 | content=The world's oldest department store, established in 1734, although this shop only opened in 2021 after two years of only trading online. }} ==Eat== {{style|[[WV:Listings]]: Prices should be subdivided by price, not cuisine}} Derby is an excellent place to get an Indian curry. Obviously plenty of great fish & chips shops, but don't miss the steak-and-kidney pie and mushy peas. Another local staple is a ''cob -''; no, not the horse but a filled bread roll. '''English''' * {{eat | name=The Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=47 Sadlergate | lat=52.923211 | long=-1.479558 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Breakfast and lunch menus. }} * {{eat | name=The Royal Oak | alt= | url=http://www.royaloakockbrook.com/ | email= | address=55 Green Lane, Ockbrook | lat=52.923477 | long=-1.372514 | directions=7 km, Bus 9 every 2 hours not evenings or Sundays | phone=+44 1332 662378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Real ale pub that serves real English food. Need to book a table to get a proper Sunday roast dinner. }} '''Indian''' * {{eat | name=Anoki | alt= | url=http://www.anoki.co.uk/ | email= | address=129 London Road | lat=52.915514 | long=-1.4677 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 292888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Voted one of the UK's Top 10 Indian restaurants by ''The Times''. }} * {{eat | name=Shalimar Gold | alt= | url=http://www.shalimargold.co.uk/ | email=info@shalimargold.co.uk | address=15 Midland Road | lat=52.915389 | long=-1.465912 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-10 | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Mogul Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.mogulderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=41-43 Green Lane | lat=52.920741 | long=-1.477769 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 203343 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Chinese''' * {{eat | name=Zing Vaa | alt= | url=https://zingvaaderby.com/ | email= | address=524-528 Burton Road, Littleover | lat=52.907106 | long=-1.502966 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 294524 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The New Water Margin | alt= | url=http://newwatermargin.co.uk/ | email= | address=72-74 Burton Road | lat=52.91653 | long=-1.47998 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Spanish''' * {{eat | name=Lorentes | alt= | url=https://www.lorentes.co.uk/ | email=darleyabbey@lorentes.co.uk | address=Darley Abbey Mills, The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey | lat=52.944267 | long=-1.474947 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 947490 | tollfree= | hours=W-F 4PM–10PM, Sa noon–10PM, Su noon–8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-05-29 | content=Spanish tapas and wine. }} ** {{eat | name=Lorentes (Friar Gate) | alt= | url= | email=bookings@lorentes.co.uk | address=118 Friar Gate, Derby | lat=52.923095 | long=-1.481859 | directions= | phone=+44 7508 706982 (mobile) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-05-17 | content= }} '''Japanese''' * {{eat | name=MoonSha | alt= | url=https://www.derbymoonsha.co.uk/ | email= | address=4 Friary Street | lat=52.922045 | long=-1.483224 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 343288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ebi Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.visitderby.co.uk/dine/restaurants/ebi-sushi/ | email= | address=59 Abbey Street | lat=52.919895 | long=-1.482693 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 265656 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Thai''' * {{eat | name=Thai Boran | alt= | url=https://thaiboranrestaurant.co.uk/ | email= | address=50 Green Lane | lat=52.920662 | long=-1.478037 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 405894 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Thai Dusit | alt= | url=http://www.thaidusit.co.uk/derby/home.php | email= | address=8 Bold Lane | lat=52.923783 | long=-1.480333 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 372016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Greek''' * {{eat | name=Zorba the Greek | alt= | url=https://www.zorbathegreekderby.co.uk/ | email=zorbaderby@gmail.com | address=9-11 Bold Lane, Derby, DE1 3NT | lat=52.92389 | long=-1.48048 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 949824 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 5PM-10PM, Sa 12:30PM-10PM; Su 12:30PM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2024-07-28 | content=Eat in or take away. }} '''Mexican''' * {{eat | name=Pepitos | alt= | url=https://www.pepitosderby.com/ | email= | address=127 London Road | lat=52.915574 | long=-1.467831 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 360663 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content=Mexican restaurant. }} '''French''' * {{eat | name=Le Bistrot Pierre | alt= | url=https://www.bistrotpierre.co.uk/locations/derby/ | email= | address=18 Friar Gate | lat=52.923616 | long=-1.483633 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 370470 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} As with most major cities the usual chains such as Nando's, Pizza Express, Frankie & Benny's, Zizzi, La Tasca and Old Orleans are all to be found in the city. ==Drink== [[File:The Dolphin, Derby (4).JPG|thumbnail|The Dolphin]] Derby's nightlife is among the safest in the country, having won multiple Purple Flags. Pub crawls are often organized by the real ale campaign, or if all night raves are your thing, Derby boasts some exciting clubs open until 4AM. The majority of bars in Derby are found on Friar Gate, Sadler Gate and Iron Gate. Derby is noted for pubs serving a range of real ales and is home to about a dozen microbreweries (small breweries). A few pubs worthy of a visit within the city centre area are: * {{drink | name=Ye Olde Dolphin Inne | alt= | url=http://www.yeoldedolphin.co.uk/ | email= | address=Queen Street | lat=52.925246 | long=-1.477962 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 267711 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Derby's oldest pub, with lots of character. The pub has several small rooms and an outside, partially-covered seating area which houses the pub's beer festivals at various intervals throughout the year. Food at reasonable prices is served throughout the day and the evening and there is also an à la carte restaurant upstairs, although not open every night. There is always a good range of well-kept beers. General knowledge quiz on Sundays, music quiz on Tuesdays. Ghost walks can also be booked here. }} * {{drink | name=The Old Bell Hotel | alt= | url=https://bellhotelderby.co.uk/ | email=events@bellhotelderby.co.uk | address=51 Sadler Gate Derby DE1 3NQ | lat=52.923184 | long=-1.478325 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 723090 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th noon-11PM; F Sa noon-1:30PM | price= | lastedit=2023-08-07 | content=Derby's last surviving coaching inn, built 1650. }} * {{drink | name=Exeter Arms | alt= | url=https://exeterarms.co.uk/ | email= | address=Exeter Place DE1 2EU | lat=52.92462 | long=-1.47219 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 605323 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight | price= | lastedit=2024-10-20 | content=Popular pub with a good selection of ales. }} * {{drink | name=The Flowerpot | alt= | url=https://www.flowerpotderby.com/ | email= | address=23-25 King Street | lat=52.92621 | long=-1.479582 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 204955 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This is a lively and atmospheric pub on the northern edge of the city centre that serves a wide range of real ales, including some of its own microbrewery ales. }} * {{drink | name=Brunswick Inn | alt= | url=http://www.brunswickderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Railway Terrace | lat=52.918332 | long=-1.464181 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The original microbrewery pub in Derby, near the train station in a characterful old railway building. The choice of beer on tap here has to be seen to be believed; a place not to be missed! }} * {{drink | name=The Standing Order | alt= | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-standing-order | email= | address=28-32 Iron Gate | lat=52.923966| long=-1.477608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 207591 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Located on Irongate in a former bank, this pub has a truly impressive interior as well as a good selection of real ale. The Standing Order is a Wetherspoons pub. }} * {{drink | name=Seven Stars | alt= | url= | email= | address=97 King Street | lat=52.927526 | long=-1.481075 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 340169 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Traditional pub with real ales in a timber-framed building of around 1680. }} [[File:The Abbey Public House.JPG|thumbnail|The Abbey Public House]] * {{drink | name=The Abbey | alt= | url=http://www.darleyabbey.com/amenities-and-businesses/the-abbey-pub/ | email= | address=Darley Street | lat=52.941898 | long=-1.476847 | directions=2.5 km, pleasant walk along the river | phone=+44 1332 558297 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Traditional pub in remaining building of an Augustinian Abbey. }} * {{drink | name=Malt Shovel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Potter Street, Spondon | lat=52.919836 | long=-1.407561 | directions=5 km, frequent buses | phone=+44 1332 674203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Traditional pub interior. }} * {{drink | name=The Cow | alt= | url=https://www.cowdalbury.com/ | email= | address=The Green, Dalbury Lees DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree= | hours=Daily noon-11PM | price= | lastedit=2020-07-13 | content=Excellent country pub with food, dog-friendly. Also has 12 rooms, B&B double £130. }} === Breweries === * {{drink | name=Derby Brewing | alt= | url=https://derbybrewing.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=52.92511 | long=-1.45092 | directions=Masons Place Business Park, east edge of town | phone=+44 1332 365366 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content=Tours available. }} * {{drink | name=Dancing Duck | alt= | url=https://www.dancingduckbrewery.com/ | email= | address=Payne St | lat=52.92760 | long=-1.49752 | directions=John Cooper Buildings off Ashbourne Rd | phone=+44 1332 205582 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Tiny Tap | alt= | url=https://www.littlebrewing.co.uk/the-tiny-tap | email= | address=Alfreton Rd | lat=52.94388 | long=-1.46694 | directions=Darley Abbey | phone=+44 1332 987100 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Shiny Brewery | alt= | url=https://www.shinybrewing.com/ | email= | address=Alfreton Rd | lat=52.96807 | long=-1.46140 | directions=Little Eaton | phone=+44 1332 902809 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} === Distillery === * {{drink | name=Withers Gin | alt= | url=https://www.withersgin.co.uk/ | email= | address=Mansfield Rd | lat=52.93807 | long=-1.46432 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 672105 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rangemoor Park Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.zenhotels.com/rooms/rangemoor_park_hotel | email= | address=67-71 Macklin Street | lat=52.920689 | long=-1.480742 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 347252 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 369319 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Macklin Street. Standard and en-suite rooms available. Rates include breakfast and parking. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Cathedral Quarter Hotel | url=http://www.cathedralquarterhotel.com/ | email= | address=16 St Marys Gate | lat=52.924428 | long=-1.479831 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 546080 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This Grade II listed hotel is home to 38 luxury bedrooms with state-of-the-art technology, a mini spa and treatment rooms, conference rooms, residents' bar, private dining leading from the 80-cover fine dining restaurant in the grandeur of a ballroom, and the exclusive Chef's table experience, the first of its kind in the area. }} * {{sleep | name=Leonardo Hotel | alt=formerly Jurys Inn | url=https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/derby | email=Derby@leonardohotels.com | address=King Street | lat=52.926911 | long=-1.477552 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 621000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-12-18 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Riverlights | url=http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/derby/dbyrl/hoteldetail | email= | address=Morledge | lat=52.921867 | long=-1.473028 | directions= | phone=+44 871 423 4917 (premium rate) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mickleover Court Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.derbymickleoverhotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=Etwall Road | lat=52.901551 | long=-1.55071 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 521234 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Menzies Hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western The Stuart Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.aghotels.co.uk/the-stuart-hotel/ | email=thestuart01@gmail.com | address=119 London Road, DE1 2QR | lat=52.91614 | long=-1.46842 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 340 633 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-05-09 | content=Single and double rooms, executive double rooms and junior suites. }} * {{sleep | name=Coach House | alt= | url=http://www.coachhousederby.com/ | email= | address=185A Duffield Rd, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1JB | lat=52.940 | long=-1.485 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 554423 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £70 | lastedit=2020-08-16 | content=Comfy welcoming B&B in former mill village. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=The Cow at Dalbury | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Green, Dalbury DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £140 | lastedit=2021-05-30 | content=Gastropub with rooms on the village green. }} == Connect == As of March 2024, Derby and its approach roads have 5G from all UK carriers. ==Go next== [http://tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/w/poimap2.php?lat=52.92091&lon=-1.47560&zoom=10&layer=OD&lang=en&name=Derby Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby] *[[Ashbourne]] — market town in attractive location near Dovedale and the Tissington Trail *[[Buxton]] and [[Peak District|The Peak District]] — one of the major national parks in the UK, a beautiful area for hillwalking, mountain biking, camping, climbing etc. *Carsington Water for a number of water-based leisure activities, between [[Wirksworth]] and [[Ashbourne]] *[[Cromford]], part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. *[[Matlock|Matlock Bath]] — around 45 minutes north up the A6 or Derwent Valley rail line, this spa town resembles a seaside town without the sea, due to the number of fish & chip shops and amusement arcades. Nightly illuminations each autumn. Very popular with motorcyclists. *[[Nottingham]] — home of the legend of Robin Hood, nowadays a popular destination for 'city breaks' thanks to its shopping and entertainment attractions. *[[Sheffield]] — large city world-renowned for its steel industry and to another extent its cultural achievements, particularly in the area of popular music. *[[Wirksworth]] — historic market town *Discover some of the small villages south of the city such as [[Melbourne (Derbyshire)|Melbourne]] and [[Shardlow]]. Maybe try a pint in a country pub. {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Sheffield]] | minorl1=[[Mansfield_(England)|Mansfield]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[East Midlands Airport]] | majorr1=[[Leicester]] | image2=UK_road_A6.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Peak District]] | minorl2=[[Belper]] | directionr2=SE | minorr2=[[Shardlow]] | majorr2=[[East Midlands Airport]] | image3=UK_road_A38.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionl3=SW | majorl3=[[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] | minorl3=[[Burton-upon-Trent]] | directionr3=N | minorr3=[[Ripley (Derbyshire)|Ripley]] | majorr3=[[Mansfield (England)|Mansfield]] | image4=UK_road_A50.svg | imagesize4=40 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Stoke-on-Trent]] | minorl4=[[Uttoxeter]] | directionr4=E | minorr4= | majorr4=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M1.svg|40px]] until [[Leicester]] | image5=UK_road_A52.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Leek]] | minorl5=[[Ashbourne]] | directionr5=E | minorr5=[[Beeston]] | majorr5=[[Nottingham]] | caption5=Brian Clough Way }} {{guidecity}} {{IsPartOf|Derbyshire}} {{geo|52.92091|-1.47560|zoom=14}} fvqi8lb9iq3049jhr8k69qrqk74s7lv 5289076 5289074 2026-06-07T14:48:55Z ~2026-33786-03 2419624 /* Events */ 5289076 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Derby Wikivoyage Banner.png|disambig=yes}} '''Derby''' (pronounced ''DAR-bee'') is a city in [[Derbyshire]], [[England]]. Purportedly the UK's most 'central' city and promoted as a base for exploring the [[Peak District]], this city of 260,000 people (2021) also boasts modern shopping facilities and a number of visitor attractions in and around the surrounding area. == Understand == [[File:Silkmill1.jpg|thumbnail|World Heritage Site: The Derby Industrial Museum; Silk Mill]] Derby was the site of Lombe's Mill, the first fully mechanised factory in the world, built in 1721. Railway engineering starting in 1840 in Derby, and continued with the Derby Carriage and Wagon Works. The city is now the site of the UK's only remaining locomotive manufacturer. Rolls-Royce opened a car and aircraft factory in the town in 1907; today the aero-engine manufacturer is the largest engineering employer in the area. Car maker Toyota has a manufacturing and assembly plant in Burnaston, just south of Derby. On 8 October 2021 it was announced that Derby was included in the long list of bids to host UK City of Culture 2025. * [http://www.visitderby.co.uk/ Visit Derby] tourist information ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is {{marker|type=go|name=[[East Midlands Airport]]|url=|lat=52.831111|long=-1.327778}} ({{IATA|EMA}}). The Skylink Derby bus runs from the airport to Derby and is operated by [http://www.kinchbus.co.uk/ Kinchbus]. The Skylink service runs every 20 minutes during the daytime and half-hourly at other times (with a 24-hour service), and also serves Leicester. ===By train=== {{marker|type=go|name=Derby Station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/dby.aspx|lat=52.9161|long=-1.4633}} has good rail links. East Midlands Railways operates express trains from [[London St Pancras]], [[Leicester]] and [[Sheffield]]. It also runs local services to destinations including [[Nottingham]], [[Matlock]], [[Stoke-on-Trent]] and to parts of [[Lincolnshire]]. Crosscountry operates services to the North East, [[Scotland]], the South West, the South Coast and the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]]. Train times are available from [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquiries] (+44 345 748 4950). ===By bus=== {{marker|type=go|name=Derby Bus Station|lat=52.921793|long=-1.472675|url=}} is served by coaches operated by National Express from around the country. The 'Comet' bus service by [https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton] connects the city to [[Chesterfield]] while the 'Red Arrow' runs to Nottingham at very regular intervals on weekdays and weekends. The 'Transpeak' bus service by [http://www.highpeakbuses.com High Peak] connects Derby with the [[Peak District]] and [[Manchester]]. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|52.9225|-1.4746|zoom=12|height=|width=560|layer=|staticmap=|align=}} ===By bus=== Most local bus services are operated by [http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/ Arriva] and [http://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton]. See the [http://www.derbysbus.info/ Derbyshire County Council public transport website] for timetables and information for all buses. Public transport in the city is not particularly good value, especially compared to similar cities. There are two [http://www.parkandride.net/derby/derby_frameset.shtml park and ride] services running from Meteor Centre in the north and Pride Park in the east. ===On foot=== Derby is a compact city making it very approachable for pedestrians. ==See== [[File:Derby Market Hall - interior (1) - 20 June 2025.jpg|thumb|Derby Market Hall]] * {{see | name=Derby Market Hall | alt= | url=http://derbymarkethall.co.uk/ | email= | address=The Market Place, DE1 2FS | lat=52.922572 | long=-1.475865 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255653 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Derby Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 721633.jpg | lastedit=2025-05-24 | content=This Grade-II listed building is the work of Melbourne (Derbyshire) engineer Rowland Mason Ordish, and was completed in 1866. It re-opened in 2025 after extensive renovation. }} * {{see | name=Royal Crown Derby | alt= | url=http://www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=194 Osmaston Road | lat=52.912972 | long=-1.470131 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 712800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Royal Crown Derby | wikidata=Q1988714 | content=A factory producing fine china, part of Derby's history. Contact the factory to schedule a tour. }} * {{see | name= Museum of Making | alt=formerly the Silk Mill, and Derby Industrial Museum | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/locations/museum-of-making | email= | address=Silk Mill Lane | lat=52.9258 | long=-1.47583 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255308 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M closed, Tu W Sa 10AM-5PM, Th F 10AM-7PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price=Entry is free. Visitors do not need to pre-book for general admission, but are advised to pre-book tickets for special exhibitions | wikipedia=Derby Silk Mill | image=Silkmill1.jpg | wikidata=Q839047 | lastedit=2022-05-14 | content= Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory. }} * {{see | name=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/ | email= | address=The Strand | lat=52.922222 | long=-1.479444 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 716659 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 716670 | hours= Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM, Bank Holidays closed | price=Free | wikipedia=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | image=Derby Museum Flowers 2475926344 d64a8a8f6e o.jpg | wikidata=Q8012 | lastedit=2016-10-19 | content=Features collections of porcelain created in Derby since 1750. Other displays include archaeology, military history, geology and natural history. The art gallery has a large collection of paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby. }} * {{see | name=Pickford's House | alt= | url=http://www.derbymuseums.org/pickfords-house/ | email= | address=41 Friargate | lat=52.924237 | long=-1.485929 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 11AM-5PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 2-5PM, holidays 2PM-5PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Pickford's House Museum | image=Pickford's House - geograph.org.uk - 561360.jpg | wikidata=Q839065 | lastedit=2016-09-13 | content=Unique museum of Georgian life and historic costume. Well worth visiting. }} * {{see | name=Derby Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org | email= | address=Cathedral Centre: 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP | lat=52.924817 | long=-1.477375 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 341201 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Cathedral | image=Derbycathedral.jpg | wikidata=Q2310409 | content=Though not one of the most spectacular of English cathedrals (it was a "mere" parish church until 1927), the cathedral has an impressive 16th-century tower (which is occasionally open for some spectacular views across Derby); most of the rest is early Georgian, with an east-end extension in matching style completed in 1972. Highlights include a painted wrought-iron screen by the renowned local smith Robert Bakewell (1682&ndash;1751) and memorials to Bess of Hardwick, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Florence Nightingale. Peregrine Falcons have nested on the tower for several years and volunteers are on hand with telescopes for viewing during spring and early summer (go to http://derbyperegrines.blogspot.co.uk/ for current dates). }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Chapel | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org/worship/the-chapel-of-st-mary-on-the-bridge.html | email= | address=Bridge Gate | lat=52.927103 | long=-1.475892 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=14th-century bridge chapel, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Derby and one of the few surviving bridge chapels in England. A picturesque little building next to the River Derwent, still hosting regular services but with limited opening times otherwise. }} * {{see | name=Derby Gaol | alt= | url=https://www.visitderby.co.uk/listings/derby-gaol | email= | address=50-51 Friar Gate | lat=52.9247 | long=-1.487364 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+44 800 027 7928 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Gaol | image=New County Gaol, South Street, Derby, England.jpg | wikidata=Q5261464 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kedleston Hall | alt= | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall/ | email=kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=near Quarndon, DE22 5JH | lat=52.9592 | long=-1.537 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 842191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kedleston Hall | image=Kedleston Hall 20080730-03.jpg | wikidata=Q2443707 | lastedit=2016-10-05 | content=The home of the Curzon family which was constructed in 1759. This neoclassical hall had particular controversy as the Curzon's forced the village of Kedleston to relocate several miles away with the exception of the All Saints' church which stayed put. }} * {{listing | type = see | name = Banks Mill Studios | alt = | url = https://www.banksmill.co.uk | email = banksmill@derby.ac.uk | address = 71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB | lat = 52.926724 | long = -1.486166 | directions = | phone = +44 1332 597866 | tollfree = | hours = | price = | lastedit = 2025-02-25 | content = An innovation space for creative and digital industries, with a rolling programme of exhibitions and open studio events featuring residents and members. Monthly makers market, first Saturday of each month, 10 am - 4 pm. }} * {{listing | type = see | name = Artcore | alt = | url = https://artcoreuk.com/ | email = info@artcoreuk.com | address = 8 Albert Street, Osnabrück Square, Derby DE1 2DS | lat = 52.921923 | long = -1.475633 | directions = | phone = +44 1332 366623 | tollfree = | hours = M‒F 9:30AM‒5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price = | lastedit = 2022-05-24 | content = International centre for contemporary art and creativity. Exhibitions, studios, work spaces, shop and cafe. }} * {{see | name=Electric Daisy | alt= | url=https://electricdaisy.org/ | email=team@dtederby.org | address=1-4 Bold Lane, DE1 3NT | lat=52.923498 | long=-1.480136 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366623 | tollfree= | hours=Open garden F-Sa 10AM‒4PM. Other events as posted on the website | price=Open garden free. Other events: prices on the website | lastedit=2023-07-23 | content=Community garden, with a programme of events, open days and workshops running throughout the season. Run by [https://dtederby.org/ Down to Earth, Derby]. }} * {{see | name=Dubrek Studios | alt= | url=https://dubrek.co.uk/ | email=hello@dubrek.co.uk | address=67 Bridge Street Derby DE1 3LB | lat=52.926582 | long=-1.486466 | directions= | phone=+44 07595 158654 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-28 | content=A recording studio, rehearsal space, performance venue, art gallery, cafe & bar, working with artists from around the world to bring their ideas to life. }} ==Do== * Go on a ghost walk in the UK's second 'most haunted' town. For example: [https://richardfelix.co.uk/ghost-walks/ Derby ghost walks] and [https://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/ Cathedral Quarter] * {{do | name=Darley Park walk | alt= | url=http://www.darleyabbey.com/about/darley-park/ | email= | address= | lat=52.941979 | long=-1.475669 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Take a walk up the Derwent to Darley Park. }} * {{do | name=Derby Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/derby-arboretum/ | email= | address= | lat=52.910584 | long=-1.4723 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Arboretum | image=Grovelodge1.jpg | wikidata=Q4158699 | content=England's first publicly owned, landscaped, urban, recreational park, deeded to the town of Derby in 1840. }} [[File:Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6308.jpg|thumbnail|Elvaston Castle]] * {{do | name=Elvaston Castle Country Park | alt= | url=https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside-sites/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/elvaston/elvaston-castle-country-park.aspx | email= | address=Borrowash Road, Elvaston | lat=52.89306 | long=-1.394151 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Elvaston Castle | image=Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6393.jpg | wikidata=Q5367993 | lastedit=2021-04-21 | content=321 acres (130 hectares) of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens surrounding a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle. Has in the last few years been lacking attention and investment. }} * {{do | name=Derby County FC | alt= | url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/ | email= | address=Pride Park, Royal Way DE24 8XL | lat=52.9149 | long=-1.447 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 667532 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby County F.C. | wikidata=Q19470 | lastedit=2024-05-26 | content="The Rams" were promoted in 2024 and now play football (soccer) in the Championship, the second tier. Pride Park Stadium, capacity 33,000, is off A6 at the southeast edge of town. }} * {{do | name=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | alt= | url=http://www.derbyshireccc.com/ | email= | address=Grandstand Road | lat=52.927559 | long=-1.459469 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | wikidata=Q1788018 | content=Watch a game of cricket. }} * {{do | name=Derby LIVE| alt= | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/ | email=boxoffice@derby.gov.uk | address=Chapel Street Arts Centre, 19 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU | lat=52.925807 | long=-1.480123 | directions=approx five minutes' walk north-west of Market Place. | phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-29 | content=Sales and information centre for music, touring theatre and other live performances in various city venues. }} * {{do | name=QUAD| alt= | url=http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/ | email= | address=Market Place | lat=52.923163 | long=-1.475470 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-17 | content=2-screen cinema, gallery, café bar, workshop, BFI Mediatheque. Co-organiser of [https://formatfestival.com/ FORMAT], the UK’s leading festival of international photography. }} * {{do | name=Derby Theatre | alt= | url=https://www.derbytheatre.co.uk/ | email= | address=15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter | lat=52.9202 | long=-1.4715 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 593939 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Theatre | image=Derby Theatre.jpg | wikidata=Q5261517 | content=In-house and touring productions. }} * {{do | name=Markeaton Park | alt= | url=https://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/markeaton-park/ | email= | address= | lat=52.930365 | long=-1.504337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Public park with children's playground and paddling pool, crazy golf and craft village. }} * {{do | name=Derby Riverboat | alt= | url=http://www.derbycanal.org.uk | email=info@derbycanal.org.uk | address=Phoenix Green Boat Station, DE1 2EB | lat=52.925811 | long=-1.474605 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Oct: W Sa Su and Bank Holiday afternoons, 12:30PM, 1:45PM, 3PM | price= | lastedit=2023-09-26 | content=Enjoy a passenger boat trip along the UK's most bio-diverse urban river, with commentary recorded by Sir David Suchet. }} * {{do | name=Allestree Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.9638 | long=-1.4779 | directions=off A6 approx 3 miles (4.8 km) north of city centre; buses to Belper and beyond pass regularly | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-07-15 | content=The wildest and most scenic of Derby’s parks, a mixture of woodland, open parkland, a lake and a Grade II*-listed hall. Site of [https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/rewilding-allestree-park the largest urban rewilding project in the UK, in progress]. }} * {{do | name=Derby Arena | alt= | url=https://www.derbyarena.co.uk/ | email=derbyarena@derby.gov.uk | address=Royal Way, Pride Park, DE24 8JB | lat=52.9131 | long=-1.4469 | directions=approx 1.5 miles (2.4 km) SE of city centre, off A6, also via A52 | phone=+44 1332 640011 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-25 | content=Sport, fitness and performance venue. The Midlands' hub for track cycling. }} * {{do | name=Vaillant Live | alt= | url=https://vaillantlive.co.uk/ | email= | address=2 Colyear Street, DE1 1LA | lat=52.921415 | long=-1.479881 | directions=full access details on the website | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-05-18 | content=3,500 capacity destination for concerts, family events, sports and conferencing. }} * {{do | name=Chapel Street Arts Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=19 Chapel Street, DE1 3GU | lat=52.925807 | long=-1.480123 | directions= | phone=+44 01332 370911 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-29 | content=Performance venue, also sales and information centre for Derby LIVE - see above, under 'Do' }} === Events === * {{event | name=Derby 50:50 | url=https://www.visitderby.co.uk/5050derby | year= | month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=A year of celebration marking the fiftieth anniversaries of the twinning association with Osnabrück, Germany, established in 1976, and of Derby being granted city status in 1977. Twelve events so far announced, with more to come. Various venues across the city. }} * {{event | name=Wright of Derby: From the Shadows | url=https://derbymuseums.org/event/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows | year=2026 | month=June | date=13 | endyear= | endmonth=November | enddate=1 | location=Derby Museum and art Gallery | country= | lastedit=2026-05-01 | content=Derby Museum and Art Gallery. The first major exhibition dedicated to the British artist’s ‘candlelight’ paintings. }} * {{event | name=Furthest From The Sea Festival | url=https://www.furthestfromthesea.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=June | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=Music, comedy, arts, workshops }} * {{event | name=Derby Book Festival - Summer Festival, aditional event | url=https://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/steve-farnsworth-painting-faces-being-a-life-of-that-capital-artist-joseph-wright-of-derby | year=2026 | month=July | date=19 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Old Library, Derby Museum & Art Gallery | country= | lastedit=2026-06-01 | content=Steve Farnsworth: Painting Faces: Being a Life of that Capital Artist, Joseph Wright of Derby. 1:30pm - 2:30pm }} * {{event | name=Derby Caribbean Carnival | url=https://www.dwica.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=July | date=19 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | lastedit=2025-07-21 | content=A day of music, dance, and cultural celebration. }} * {{event | name=Darley Park Weekender | alt= | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/the-darley-park-weekender/ | year=2026 | month=August | date=21 | enddate=23 |endmonth= | email=boxoffice@derby.gov.uk | address=Darley Park, DE1 3AY | lat=52.93034 | long=-1.47884 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | lastedit=2025-09-03 | content= }} * {{event | name=Derby Heritage Beer Festival | url=https://derbymuseums.org/event/derby-heritage-beer-festival | year=2026 | month=September | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Museum of Making | country= | content=Bringing together over 130 real ales from the best of Britain’s breweries, alongside a selection of ciders, world beers and craft keg. At the Museum of Making. |lastedit=8/9/25}} * {{event | name=Derby Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival | url=https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/season-festival/derby-jazz-funk-soul-fest/?dm_i=7K36,A800,1HZB4T,1BC4U,1 | year=2026 | month=September | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content= |lastedit=8/9/25}} * {{event | name=Derby Festé | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/derby-feste/ | year=2026 | month=September | date=26 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=A spectacular mix of dance, theatre, circus, parkour, and aerial performance, around the city centre. |lastedit=1/6/26}} * {{event | name=Derby Poetry Festival | url=https://www.derbypoetryfestival.com/2025-festival | year=2026 | month=October | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Various city-centre venues. | country= | content=Developing new writing talent in Derby and bringing excellent work to the city. }} * {{event | name=Derby Folk Festival | url=http://www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=October | date=9 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=11 | location= | country= | lastedit=2026-01-28 | content=Concerts and free fringe events in various city centre venues, and on the streets of the Cathedral Quarter. }} * {{event | name=Derby Season of Light | url=https://www.surtalarts.co.uk/derby-season-of-light | year=2026 | month=October | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth=December | enddate= | location=Various city-centre venues | country= | content=Celebrating Derby's diversity and creativity. Bringing communities and cultures together - embracing various festivals including Diwali, Rabi’ Al-Awwal, Hanukkah, Bonfire Night, Christmas, and the upcoming Chinese New Year which all share the common theme of 'light'. |lastedit=2025-12-19}} * {{event | name=Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival. | url=https://derbymuseums.org/assemble/ | year=2026 | month=October | date=24 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Museum of Making | country= | content=A celebration of makers and all things making, at the Museum of Making. Meet the makers and discover what you can make. }} * {{event | name=Derby Book Festival - Autumn edition | url=http://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=November | date=13 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=15 | location= | country= | lastedit=2025-12-19 | content= }} * {{event | name=Banks Mill Open Studios | url=https://www.banksmill.co.uk/openstudios/ | year=2026 | month=November | date=27 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=29 | country= | address=71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB |lat= |long= | lastedit=2026-05-06 | content=Meet over 50 artists, designers, makers and creative services providers. }} * {{event | name=FORMAT | url=https://formatfestival.com/ | year=2027 | month=March | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=QUAD; other venues tba. | lastedit=2025-04-04 | content= The UK’s leading festival of international photography, established in 2004. }} == Learn == * {{listing | name=Derby College | alt= | url=https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 300 123 7890 | tollfree=0800 028 0289 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Royal School for the Deaf | alt= | url=http://www.rsdd.org.uk/ | email= | address=Ashbourne Road | lat=52.928762 | long=-1.500989 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It teaches British Sign Language. }} * {{listing | name=University of Derby | alt= | url=http://www.derby.ac.uk/ | email= | address=Main campus: Kedleston Road | lat=52.938527 | long=-1.496681 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 590500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:Sage Derby cheese with crust.jpg|thumbnail|Sage Derby cheese]] * {{buy | name=Derbion | alt=formerly intu Derby | url=http://intu.co.uk/derby | email= | address=West Ave, DE1 2PL | lat=52.919 | long=-1.473 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366383 | tollfree= | hours=M-W 9AM-6PM, Th F 9AM-8PM, Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | wikidata=Q7988665 | content=Derby's main shopping centre is the £340m '''Derbion''', which opened as 'Westfield Derby' in 2007 and offers a wide range of shops selling merchandise at competitive prices . As well as a state-of-the-art, 12-screen Cinema De Lux, Derbion has a spacious food court which offers a wide diversity of international cuisine as well as the usual fast food outlets. }} * {{buy | name=Cathedral Quarter | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk | email= | address= | lat=52.923445 | long=-1.477352 | directions=near the old Market Place | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-25 | content=Those spending time in the city should also visit the quaint streets, with their specialist shops, lush green spaces and some really comfortable bars and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Wyvern Retail Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Wyvern Way, Chaddesden | lat=52.917494 | long=-1.435542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-13 | content=On the outskirts of the town, includes Sainsbury's, Boots, Homecare, Clark's and a number of fast food chains. }} * {{buy | name=Meteor Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mansfield Road | lat=52.942018 | long=-1.463211 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-15 | content=Retail park includes Morrisons supermarket and PC World. }} * {{buy | name=Seasons by Bennetts | alt= | url=https://www.bennettsofderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=53 Sadler Gate, DE1 3NQ | lat=52.92335 | long=-1.47771 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-02 | content=The world's oldest department store, established in 1734, although this shop only opened in 2021 after two years of only trading online. }} ==Eat== {{style|[[WV:Listings]]: Prices should be subdivided by price, not cuisine}} Derby is an excellent place to get an Indian curry. Obviously plenty of great fish & chips shops, but don't miss the steak-and-kidney pie and mushy peas. Another local staple is a ''cob -''; no, not the horse but a filled bread roll. '''English''' * {{eat | name=The Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=47 Sadlergate | lat=52.923211 | long=-1.479558 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Breakfast and lunch menus. }} * {{eat | name=The Royal Oak | alt= | url=http://www.royaloakockbrook.com/ | email= | address=55 Green Lane, Ockbrook | lat=52.923477 | long=-1.372514 | directions=7 km, Bus 9 every 2 hours not evenings or Sundays | phone=+44 1332 662378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Real ale pub that serves real English food. Need to book a table to get a proper Sunday roast dinner. }} '''Indian''' * {{eat | name=Anoki | alt= | url=http://www.anoki.co.uk/ | email= | address=129 London Road | lat=52.915514 | long=-1.4677 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 292888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Voted one of the UK's Top 10 Indian restaurants by ''The Times''. }} * {{eat | name=Shalimar Gold | alt= | url=http://www.shalimargold.co.uk/ | email=info@shalimargold.co.uk | address=15 Midland Road | lat=52.915389 | long=-1.465912 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-10 | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Mogul Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.mogulderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=41-43 Green Lane | lat=52.920741 | long=-1.477769 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 203343 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Chinese''' * {{eat | name=Zing Vaa | alt= | url=https://zingvaaderby.com/ | email= | address=524-528 Burton Road, Littleover | lat=52.907106 | long=-1.502966 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 294524 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The New Water Margin | alt= | url=http://newwatermargin.co.uk/ | email= | address=72-74 Burton Road | lat=52.91653 | long=-1.47998 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Spanish''' * {{eat | name=Lorentes | alt= | url=https://www.lorentes.co.uk/ | email=darleyabbey@lorentes.co.uk | address=Darley Abbey Mills, The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey | lat=52.944267 | long=-1.474947 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 947490 | tollfree= | hours=W-F 4PM–10PM, Sa noon–10PM, Su noon–8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-05-29 | content=Spanish tapas and wine. }} ** {{eat | name=Lorentes (Friar Gate) | alt= | url= | email=bookings@lorentes.co.uk | address=118 Friar Gate, Derby | lat=52.923095 | long=-1.481859 | directions= | phone=+44 7508 706982 (mobile) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-05-17 | content= }} '''Japanese''' * {{eat | name=MoonSha | alt= | url=https://www.derbymoonsha.co.uk/ | email= | address=4 Friary Street | lat=52.922045 | long=-1.483224 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 343288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ebi Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.visitderby.co.uk/dine/restaurants/ebi-sushi/ | email= | address=59 Abbey Street | lat=52.919895 | long=-1.482693 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 265656 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Thai''' * {{eat | name=Thai Boran | alt= | url=https://thaiboranrestaurant.co.uk/ | email= | address=50 Green Lane | lat=52.920662 | long=-1.478037 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 405894 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Thai Dusit | alt= | url=http://www.thaidusit.co.uk/derby/home.php | email= | address=8 Bold Lane | lat=52.923783 | long=-1.480333 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 372016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Greek''' * {{eat | name=Zorba the Greek | alt= | url=https://www.zorbathegreekderby.co.uk/ | email=zorbaderby@gmail.com | address=9-11 Bold Lane, Derby, DE1 3NT | lat=52.92389 | long=-1.48048 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 949824 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 5PM-10PM, Sa 12:30PM-10PM; Su 12:30PM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2024-07-28 | content=Eat in or take away. }} '''Mexican''' * {{eat | name=Pepitos | alt= | url=https://www.pepitosderby.com/ | email= | address=127 London Road | lat=52.915574 | long=-1.467831 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 360663 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content=Mexican restaurant. }} '''French''' * {{eat | name=Le Bistrot Pierre | alt= | url=https://www.bistrotpierre.co.uk/locations/derby/ | email= | address=18 Friar Gate | lat=52.923616 | long=-1.483633 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 370470 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} As with most major cities the usual chains such as Nando's, Pizza Express, Frankie & Benny's, Zizzi, La Tasca and Old Orleans are all to be found in the city. ==Drink== [[File:The Dolphin, Derby (4).JPG|thumbnail|The Dolphin]] Derby's nightlife is among the safest in the country, having won multiple Purple Flags. Pub crawls are often organized by the real ale campaign, or if all night raves are your thing, Derby boasts some exciting clubs open until 4AM. The majority of bars in Derby are found on Friar Gate, Sadler Gate and Iron Gate. Derby is noted for pubs serving a range of real ales and is home to about a dozen microbreweries (small breweries). A few pubs worthy of a visit within the city centre area are: * {{drink | name=Ye Olde Dolphin Inne | alt= | url=http://www.yeoldedolphin.co.uk/ | email= | address=Queen Street | lat=52.925246 | long=-1.477962 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 267711 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Derby's oldest pub, with lots of character. The pub has several small rooms and an outside, partially-covered seating area which houses the pub's beer festivals at various intervals throughout the year. Food at reasonable prices is served throughout the day and the evening and there is also an à la carte restaurant upstairs, although not open every night. There is always a good range of well-kept beers. General knowledge quiz on Sundays, music quiz on Tuesdays. Ghost walks can also be booked here. }} * {{drink | name=The Old Bell Hotel | alt= | url=https://bellhotelderby.co.uk/ | email=events@bellhotelderby.co.uk | address=51 Sadler Gate Derby DE1 3NQ | lat=52.923184 | long=-1.478325 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 723090 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th noon-11PM; F Sa noon-1:30PM | price= | lastedit=2023-08-07 | content=Derby's last surviving coaching inn, built 1650. }} * {{drink | name=Exeter Arms | alt= | url=https://exeterarms.co.uk/ | email= | address=Exeter Place DE1 2EU | lat=52.92462 | long=-1.47219 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 605323 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight | price= | lastedit=2024-10-20 | content=Popular pub with a good selection of ales. }} * {{drink | name=The Flowerpot | alt= | url=https://www.flowerpotderby.com/ | email= | address=23-25 King Street | lat=52.92621 | long=-1.479582 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 204955 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This is a lively and atmospheric pub on the northern edge of the city centre that serves a wide range of real ales, including some of its own microbrewery ales. }} * {{drink | name=Brunswick Inn | alt= | url=http://www.brunswickderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Railway Terrace | lat=52.918332 | long=-1.464181 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The original microbrewery pub in Derby, near the train station in a characterful old railway building. The choice of beer on tap here has to be seen to be believed; a place not to be missed! }} * {{drink | name=The Standing Order | alt= | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-standing-order | email= | address=28-32 Iron Gate | lat=52.923966| long=-1.477608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 207591 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Located on Irongate in a former bank, this pub has a truly impressive interior as well as a good selection of real ale. The Standing Order is a Wetherspoons pub. }} * {{drink | name=Seven Stars | alt= | url= | email= | address=97 King Street | lat=52.927526 | long=-1.481075 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 340169 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Traditional pub with real ales in a timber-framed building of around 1680. }} [[File:The Abbey Public House.JPG|thumbnail|The Abbey Public House]] * {{drink | name=The Abbey | alt= | url=http://www.darleyabbey.com/amenities-and-businesses/the-abbey-pub/ | email= | address=Darley Street | lat=52.941898 | long=-1.476847 | directions=2.5 km, pleasant walk along the river | phone=+44 1332 558297 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Traditional pub in remaining building of an Augustinian Abbey. }} * {{drink | name=Malt Shovel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Potter Street, Spondon | lat=52.919836 | long=-1.407561 | directions=5 km, frequent buses | phone=+44 1332 674203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Traditional pub interior. }} * {{drink | name=The Cow | alt= | url=https://www.cowdalbury.com/ | email= | address=The Green, Dalbury Lees DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree= | hours=Daily noon-11PM | price= | lastedit=2020-07-13 | content=Excellent country pub with food, dog-friendly. Also has 12 rooms, B&B double £130. }} === Breweries === * {{drink | name=Derby Brewing | alt= | url=https://derbybrewing.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=52.92511 | long=-1.45092 | directions=Masons Place Business Park, east edge of town | phone=+44 1332 365366 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content=Tours available. }} * {{drink | name=Dancing Duck | alt= | url=https://www.dancingduckbrewery.com/ | email= | address=Payne St | lat=52.92760 | long=-1.49752 | directions=John Cooper Buildings off Ashbourne Rd | phone=+44 1332 205582 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Tiny Tap | alt= | url=https://www.littlebrewing.co.uk/the-tiny-tap | email= | address=Alfreton Rd | lat=52.94388 | long=-1.46694 | directions=Darley Abbey | phone=+44 1332 987100 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Shiny Brewery | alt= | url=https://www.shinybrewing.com/ | email= | address=Alfreton Rd | lat=52.96807 | long=-1.46140 | directions=Little Eaton | phone=+44 1332 902809 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} === Distillery === * {{drink | name=Withers Gin | alt= | url=https://www.withersgin.co.uk/ | email= | address=Mansfield Rd | lat=52.93807 | long=-1.46432 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 672105 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rangemoor Park Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.zenhotels.com/rooms/rangemoor_park_hotel | email= | address=67-71 Macklin Street | lat=52.920689 | long=-1.480742 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 347252 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 369319 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Macklin Street. Standard and en-suite rooms available. Rates include breakfast and parking. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Cathedral Quarter Hotel | url=http://www.cathedralquarterhotel.com/ | email= | address=16 St Marys Gate | lat=52.924428 | long=-1.479831 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 546080 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This Grade II listed hotel is home to 38 luxury bedrooms with state-of-the-art technology, a mini spa and treatment rooms, conference rooms, residents' bar, private dining leading from the 80-cover fine dining restaurant in the grandeur of a ballroom, and the exclusive Chef's table experience, the first of its kind in the area. }} * {{sleep | name=Leonardo Hotel | alt=formerly Jurys Inn | url=https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/derby | email=Derby@leonardohotels.com | address=King Street | lat=52.926911 | long=-1.477552 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 621000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-12-18 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Riverlights | url=http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/derby/dbyrl/hoteldetail | email= | address=Morledge | lat=52.921867 | long=-1.473028 | directions= | phone=+44 871 423 4917 (premium rate) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mickleover Court Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.derbymickleoverhotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=Etwall Road | lat=52.901551 | long=-1.55071 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 521234 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Menzies Hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western The Stuart Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.aghotels.co.uk/the-stuart-hotel/ | email=thestuart01@gmail.com | address=119 London Road, DE1 2QR | lat=52.91614 | long=-1.46842 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 340 633 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-05-09 | content=Single and double rooms, executive double rooms and junior suites. }} * {{sleep | name=Coach House | alt= | url=http://www.coachhousederby.com/ | email= | address=185A Duffield Rd, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1JB | lat=52.940 | long=-1.485 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 554423 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £70 | lastedit=2020-08-16 | content=Comfy welcoming B&B in former mill village. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=The Cow at Dalbury | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Green, Dalbury DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £140 | lastedit=2021-05-30 | content=Gastropub with rooms on the village green. }} == Connect == As of March 2024, Derby and its approach roads have 5G from all UK carriers. ==Go next== [http://tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/w/poimap2.php?lat=52.92091&lon=-1.47560&zoom=10&layer=OD&lang=en&name=Derby Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby] *[[Ashbourne]] — market town in attractive location near Dovedale and the Tissington Trail *[[Buxton]] and [[Peak District|The Peak District]] — one of the major national parks in the UK, a beautiful area for hillwalking, mountain biking, camping, climbing etc. *Carsington Water for a number of water-based leisure activities, between [[Wirksworth]] and [[Ashbourne]] *[[Cromford]], part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. *[[Matlock|Matlock Bath]] — around 45 minutes north up the A6 or Derwent Valley rail line, this spa town resembles a seaside town without the sea, due to the number of fish & chip shops and amusement arcades. Nightly illuminations each autumn. Very popular with motorcyclists. *[[Nottingham]] — home of the legend of Robin Hood, nowadays a popular destination for 'city breaks' thanks to its shopping and entertainment attractions. *[[Sheffield]] — large city world-renowned for its steel industry and to another extent its cultural achievements, particularly in the area of popular music. *[[Wirksworth]] — historic market town *Discover some of the small villages south of the city such as [[Melbourne (Derbyshire)|Melbourne]] and [[Shardlow]]. Maybe try a pint in a country pub. {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Sheffield]] | minorl1=[[Mansfield_(England)|Mansfield]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[East Midlands Airport]] | majorr1=[[Leicester]] | image2=UK_road_A6.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Peak District]] | minorl2=[[Belper]] | directionr2=SE | minorr2=[[Shardlow]] | majorr2=[[East Midlands Airport]] | image3=UK_road_A38.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionl3=SW | majorl3=[[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] | minorl3=[[Burton-upon-Trent]] | directionr3=N | minorr3=[[Ripley (Derbyshire)|Ripley]] | majorr3=[[Mansfield (England)|Mansfield]] | image4=UK_road_A50.svg | imagesize4=40 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Stoke-on-Trent]] | minorl4=[[Uttoxeter]] | directionr4=E | minorr4= | majorr4=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M1.svg|40px]] until [[Leicester]] | image5=UK_road_A52.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Leek]] | minorl5=[[Ashbourne]] | directionr5=E | minorr5=[[Beeston]] | majorr5=[[Nottingham]] | caption5=Brian Clough Way }} {{guidecity}} {{IsPartOf|Derbyshire}} {{geo|52.92091|-1.47560|zoom=14}} jz9j2nayax3qswmx0iq9xr5sm6zvzh1 5289079 5289076 2026-06-07T14:52:15Z ~2026-33786-03 2419624 /* Events */ 5289079 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Derby Wikivoyage Banner.png|disambig=yes}} '''Derby''' (pronounced ''DAR-bee'') is a city in [[Derbyshire]], [[England]]. Purportedly the UK's most 'central' city and promoted as a base for exploring the [[Peak District]], this city of 260,000 people (2021) also boasts modern shopping facilities and a number of visitor attractions in and around the surrounding area. == Understand == [[File:Silkmill1.jpg|thumbnail|World Heritage Site: The Derby Industrial Museum; Silk Mill]] Derby was the site of Lombe's Mill, the first fully mechanised factory in the world, built in 1721. Railway engineering starting in 1840 in Derby, and continued with the Derby Carriage and Wagon Works. The city is now the site of the UK's only remaining locomotive manufacturer. Rolls-Royce opened a car and aircraft factory in the town in 1907; today the aero-engine manufacturer is the largest engineering employer in the area. Car maker Toyota has a manufacturing and assembly plant in Burnaston, just south of Derby. On 8 October 2021 it was announced that Derby was included in the long list of bids to host UK City of Culture 2025. * [http://www.visitderby.co.uk/ Visit Derby] tourist information ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is {{marker|type=go|name=[[East Midlands Airport]]|url=|lat=52.831111|long=-1.327778}} ({{IATA|EMA}}). The Skylink Derby bus runs from the airport to Derby and is operated by [http://www.kinchbus.co.uk/ Kinchbus]. The Skylink service runs every 20 minutes during the daytime and half-hourly at other times (with a 24-hour service), and also serves Leicester. ===By train=== {{marker|type=go|name=Derby Station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/dby.aspx|lat=52.9161|long=-1.4633}} has good rail links. East Midlands Railways operates express trains from [[London St Pancras]], [[Leicester]] and [[Sheffield]]. It also runs local services to destinations including [[Nottingham]], [[Matlock]], [[Stoke-on-Trent]] and to parts of [[Lincolnshire]]. Crosscountry operates services to the North East, [[Scotland]], the South West, the South Coast and the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]]. Train times are available from [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquiries] (+44 345 748 4950). ===By bus=== {{marker|type=go|name=Derby Bus Station|lat=52.921793|long=-1.472675|url=}} is served by coaches operated by National Express from around the country. The 'Comet' bus service by [https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton] connects the city to [[Chesterfield]] while the 'Red Arrow' runs to Nottingham at very regular intervals on weekdays and weekends. The 'Transpeak' bus service by [http://www.highpeakbuses.com High Peak] connects Derby with the [[Peak District]] and [[Manchester]]. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|52.9225|-1.4746|zoom=12|height=|width=560|layer=|staticmap=|align=}} ===By bus=== Most local bus services are operated by [http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/ Arriva] and [http://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton]. See the [http://www.derbysbus.info/ Derbyshire County Council public transport website] for timetables and information for all buses. Public transport in the city is not particularly good value, especially compared to similar cities. There are two [http://www.parkandride.net/derby/derby_frameset.shtml park and ride] services running from Meteor Centre in the north and Pride Park in the east. ===On foot=== Derby is a compact city making it very approachable for pedestrians. ==See== [[File:Derby Market Hall - interior (1) - 20 June 2025.jpg|thumb|Derby Market Hall]] * {{see | name=Derby Market Hall | alt= | url=http://derbymarkethall.co.uk/ | email= | address=The Market Place, DE1 2FS | lat=52.922572 | long=-1.475865 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255653 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Derby Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 721633.jpg | lastedit=2025-05-24 | content=This Grade-II listed building is the work of Melbourne (Derbyshire) engineer Rowland Mason Ordish, and was completed in 1866. It re-opened in 2025 after extensive renovation. }} * {{see | name=Royal Crown Derby | alt= | url=http://www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=194 Osmaston Road | lat=52.912972 | long=-1.470131 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 712800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Royal Crown Derby | wikidata=Q1988714 | content=A factory producing fine china, part of Derby's history. Contact the factory to schedule a tour. }} * {{see | name= Museum of Making | alt=formerly the Silk Mill, and Derby Industrial Museum | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/locations/museum-of-making | email= | address=Silk Mill Lane | lat=52.9258 | long=-1.47583 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255308 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M closed, Tu W Sa 10AM-5PM, Th F 10AM-7PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price=Entry is free. Visitors do not need to pre-book for general admission, but are advised to pre-book tickets for special exhibitions | wikipedia=Derby Silk Mill | image=Silkmill1.jpg | wikidata=Q839047 | lastedit=2022-05-14 | content= Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory. }} * {{see | name=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/ | email= | address=The Strand | lat=52.922222 | long=-1.479444 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 716659 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 716670 | hours= Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM, Bank Holidays closed | price=Free | wikipedia=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | image=Derby Museum Flowers 2475926344 d64a8a8f6e o.jpg | wikidata=Q8012 | lastedit=2016-10-19 | content=Features collections of porcelain created in Derby since 1750. Other displays include archaeology, military history, geology and natural history. The art gallery has a large collection of paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby. }} * {{see | name=Pickford's House | alt= | url=http://www.derbymuseums.org/pickfords-house/ | email= | address=41 Friargate | lat=52.924237 | long=-1.485929 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 11AM-5PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 2-5PM, holidays 2PM-5PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Pickford's House Museum | image=Pickford's House - geograph.org.uk - 561360.jpg | wikidata=Q839065 | lastedit=2016-09-13 | content=Unique museum of Georgian life and historic costume. Well worth visiting. }} * {{see | name=Derby Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org | email= | address=Cathedral Centre: 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP | lat=52.924817 | long=-1.477375 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 341201 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Cathedral | image=Derbycathedral.jpg | wikidata=Q2310409 | content=Though not one of the most spectacular of English cathedrals (it was a "mere" parish church until 1927), the cathedral has an impressive 16th-century tower (which is occasionally open for some spectacular views across Derby); most of the rest is early Georgian, with an east-end extension in matching style completed in 1972. Highlights include a painted wrought-iron screen by the renowned local smith Robert Bakewell (1682&ndash;1751) and memorials to Bess of Hardwick, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Florence Nightingale. Peregrine Falcons have nested on the tower for several years and volunteers are on hand with telescopes for viewing during spring and early summer (go to http://derbyperegrines.blogspot.co.uk/ for current dates). }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Chapel | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org/worship/the-chapel-of-st-mary-on-the-bridge.html | email= | address=Bridge Gate | lat=52.927103 | long=-1.475892 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=14th-century bridge chapel, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Derby and one of the few surviving bridge chapels in England. A picturesque little building next to the River Derwent, still hosting regular services but with limited opening times otherwise. }} * {{see | name=Derby Gaol | alt= | url=https://www.visitderby.co.uk/listings/derby-gaol | email= | address=50-51 Friar Gate | lat=52.9247 | long=-1.487364 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+44 800 027 7928 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Gaol | image=New County Gaol, South Street, Derby, England.jpg | wikidata=Q5261464 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kedleston Hall | alt= | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall/ | email=kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=near Quarndon, DE22 5JH | lat=52.9592 | long=-1.537 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 842191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kedleston Hall | image=Kedleston Hall 20080730-03.jpg | wikidata=Q2443707 | lastedit=2016-10-05 | content=The home of the Curzon family which was constructed in 1759. This neoclassical hall had particular controversy as the Curzon's forced the village of Kedleston to relocate several miles away with the exception of the All Saints' church which stayed put. }} * {{listing | type = see | name = Banks Mill Studios | alt = | url = https://www.banksmill.co.uk | email = banksmill@derby.ac.uk | address = 71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB | lat = 52.926724 | long = -1.486166 | directions = | phone = +44 1332 597866 | tollfree = | hours = | price = | lastedit = 2025-02-25 | content = An innovation space for creative and digital industries, with a rolling programme of exhibitions and open studio events featuring residents and members. Monthly makers market, first Saturday of each month, 10 am - 4 pm. }} * {{listing | type = see | name = Artcore | alt = | url = https://artcoreuk.com/ | email = info@artcoreuk.com | address = 8 Albert Street, Osnabrück Square, Derby DE1 2DS | lat = 52.921923 | long = -1.475633 | directions = | phone = +44 1332 366623 | tollfree = | hours = M‒F 9:30AM‒5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price = | lastedit = 2022-05-24 | content = International centre for contemporary art and creativity. Exhibitions, studios, work spaces, shop and cafe. }} * {{see | name=Electric Daisy | alt= | url=https://electricdaisy.org/ | email=team@dtederby.org | address=1-4 Bold Lane, DE1 3NT | lat=52.923498 | long=-1.480136 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366623 | tollfree= | hours=Open garden F-Sa 10AM‒4PM. Other events as posted on the website | price=Open garden free. Other events: prices on the website | lastedit=2023-07-23 | content=Community garden, with a programme of events, open days and workshops running throughout the season. Run by [https://dtederby.org/ Down to Earth, Derby]. }} * {{see | name=Dubrek Studios | alt= | url=https://dubrek.co.uk/ | email=hello@dubrek.co.uk | address=67 Bridge Street Derby DE1 3LB | lat=52.926582 | long=-1.486466 | directions= | phone=+44 07595 158654 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-28 | content=A recording studio, rehearsal space, performance venue, art gallery, cafe & bar, working with artists from around the world to bring their ideas to life. }} ==Do== * Go on a ghost walk in the UK's second 'most haunted' town. For example: [https://richardfelix.co.uk/ghost-walks/ Derby ghost walks] and [https://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/ Cathedral Quarter] * {{do | name=Darley Park walk | alt= | url=http://www.darleyabbey.com/about/darley-park/ | email= | address= | lat=52.941979 | long=-1.475669 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Take a walk up the Derwent to Darley Park. }} * {{do | name=Derby Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/derby-arboretum/ | email= | address= | lat=52.910584 | long=-1.4723 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Arboretum | image=Grovelodge1.jpg | wikidata=Q4158699 | content=England's first publicly owned, landscaped, urban, recreational park, deeded to the town of Derby in 1840. }} [[File:Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6308.jpg|thumbnail|Elvaston Castle]] * {{do | name=Elvaston Castle Country Park | alt= | url=https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside-sites/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/elvaston/elvaston-castle-country-park.aspx | email= | address=Borrowash Road, Elvaston | lat=52.89306 | long=-1.394151 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Elvaston Castle | image=Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6393.jpg | wikidata=Q5367993 | lastedit=2021-04-21 | content=321 acres (130 hectares) of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens surrounding a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle. Has in the last few years been lacking attention and investment. }} * {{do | name=Derby County FC | alt= | url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/ | email= | address=Pride Park, Royal Way DE24 8XL | lat=52.9149 | long=-1.447 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 667532 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby County F.C. | wikidata=Q19470 | lastedit=2024-05-26 | content="The Rams" were promoted in 2024 and now play football (soccer) in the Championship, the second tier. Pride Park Stadium, capacity 33,000, is off A6 at the southeast edge of town. }} * {{do | name=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | alt= | url=http://www.derbyshireccc.com/ | email= | address=Grandstand Road | lat=52.927559 | long=-1.459469 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | wikidata=Q1788018 | content=Watch a game of cricket. }} * {{do | name=Derby LIVE| alt= | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/ | email=boxoffice@derby.gov.uk | address=Chapel Street Arts Centre, 19 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU | lat=52.925807 | long=-1.480123 | directions=approx five minutes' walk north-west of Market Place. | phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-29 | content=Sales and information centre for music, touring theatre and other live performances in various city venues. }} * {{do | name=QUAD| alt= | url=http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/ | email= | address=Market Place | lat=52.923163 | long=-1.475470 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-17 | content=2-screen cinema, gallery, café bar, workshop, BFI Mediatheque. Co-organiser of [https://formatfestival.com/ FORMAT], the UK’s leading festival of international photography. }} * {{do | name=Derby Theatre | alt= | url=https://www.derbytheatre.co.uk/ | email= | address=15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter | lat=52.9202 | long=-1.4715 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 593939 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Theatre | image=Derby Theatre.jpg | wikidata=Q5261517 | content=In-house and touring productions. }} * {{do | name=Markeaton Park | alt= | url=https://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/markeaton-park/ | email= | address= | lat=52.930365 | long=-1.504337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Public park with children's playground and paddling pool, crazy golf and craft village. }} * {{do | name=Derby Riverboat | alt= | url=http://www.derbycanal.org.uk | email=info@derbycanal.org.uk | address=Phoenix Green Boat Station, DE1 2EB | lat=52.925811 | long=-1.474605 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Oct: W Sa Su and Bank Holiday afternoons, 12:30PM, 1:45PM, 3PM | price= | lastedit=2023-09-26 | content=Enjoy a passenger boat trip along the UK's most bio-diverse urban river, with commentary recorded by Sir David Suchet. }} * {{do | name=Allestree Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.9638 | long=-1.4779 | directions=off A6 approx 3 miles (4.8 km) north of city centre; buses to Belper and beyond pass regularly | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-07-15 | content=The wildest and most scenic of Derby’s parks, a mixture of woodland, open parkland, a lake and a Grade II*-listed hall. Site of [https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/rewilding-allestree-park the largest urban rewilding project in the UK, in progress]. }} * {{do | name=Derby Arena | alt= | url=https://www.derbyarena.co.uk/ | email=derbyarena@derby.gov.uk | address=Royal Way, Pride Park, DE24 8JB | lat=52.9131 | long=-1.4469 | directions=approx 1.5 miles (2.4 km) SE of city centre, off A6, also via A52 | phone=+44 1332 640011 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-25 | content=Sport, fitness and performance venue. The Midlands' hub for track cycling. }} * {{do | name=Vaillant Live | alt= | url=https://vaillantlive.co.uk/ | email= | address=2 Colyear Street, DE1 1LA | lat=52.921415 | long=-1.479881 | directions=full access details on the website | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-05-18 | content=3,500 capacity destination for concerts, family events, sports and conferencing. }} * {{do | name=Chapel Street Arts Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=19 Chapel Street, DE1 3GU | lat=52.925807 | long=-1.480123 | directions= | phone=+44 01332 370911 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-29 | content=Performance venue, also sales and information centre for Derby LIVE - see above, under 'Do' }} === Events === * {{event | name=Derby 50:50 | url=https://www.visitderby.co.uk/5050derby | year= | month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=A year of celebration marking the fiftieth anniversaries of the twinning association with Osnabrück, Germany, established in 1976, and of Derby being granted city status in 1977. Twelve events so far announced, with more to come. Various venues across the city. }} * {{event | name=Wright of Derby: From the Shadows | url=https://derbymuseums.org/event/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows | year=2026 | month=June | date=13 | endyear= | endmonth=November | enddate=1 | location=Derby Museum and art Gallery | country= | lastedit=2026-05-01 | content=Derby Museum and Art Gallery. The first major exhibition dedicated to the British artist’s ‘candlelight’ paintings. }} * {{event | name=Furthest From The Sea Festival | url=https://www.furthestfromthesea.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=June | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=Music, comedy, arts, workshops }} * {{event | name=Derby Book Festival - Summer Festival, aditional event | url=https://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/steve-farnsworth-painting-faces-being-a-life-of-that-capital-artist-joseph-wright-of-derby | year=2026 | month=July | date=19 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Old Library, Derby Museum & Art Gallery | country= | lastedit=2026-06-01 | content=Steve Farnsworth: Painting Faces: Being a Life of that Capital Artist, Joseph Wright of Derby. 1:30pm - 2:30pm }} * {{event | name=Derby Caribbean Carnival | url=https://www.dwica.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=July | date=19 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | lastedit=2025-07-21 | content=A day of music, dance, and cultural celebration. }} * {{event | name=Darley Park Weekender | alt= | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/the-darley-park-weekender/ | year=2026 | month=August | date=21 | enddate=23 |endmonth= | email=boxoffice@derby.gov.uk | address=Darley Park, DE1 3AY | lat=52.93034 | long=-1.47884 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | lastedit=2025-09-03 | content= }} * {{event | name=Derby Heritage Beer Festival | url=https://derbymuseums.org/event/derby-heritage-beer-festival | year=2026 | month=September | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Museum of Making | country= | content=Bringing together over 130 real ales from the best of Britain’s breweries, alongside a selection of ciders, world beers and craft keg. At the Museum of Making. |lastedit=8/9/25}} * {{event | name=Derby Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival | url=https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/season-festival/derby-jazz-funk-soul-fest/?dm_i=7K36,A800,1HZB4T,1BC4U,1 | year=2026 | month=September | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content= |lastedit=8/9/25}} * {{event | name=Derby Festé | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/derby-feste/ | year=2026 | month=September | date=26 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=A spectacular mix of dance, theatre, circus, parkour, and aerial performance, around the city centre. |lastedit=1/6/26}} * {{event | name=Derby Poetry Festival | url=https://www.derbypoetryfestival.com/2025-festival | year=2026 | month=October | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Various city-centre venues. | country= | content=Developing new writing talent in Derby and bringing excellent work to the city. }} * {{event | name=Derby Folk Festival | url=http://www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=October | date=9 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=11 | location= | country= | lastedit=2026-01-28 | content=Concerts and free fringe events in various city centre venues, and on the streets of the Cathedral Quarter. }} * {{event | name=Derby Season of Light | url=https://www.surtalarts.co.uk/derby-season-of-light | year=2026 | month=October | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth=December | enddate= | location=Various city-centre venues | country= | content=Celebrating Derby's diversity and creativity. Bringing communities and cultures together - embracing various festivals including Diwali, Rabi’ Al-Awwal, Hanukkah, Bonfire Night, Christmas, and the upcoming Chinese New Year which all share the common theme of 'light'. |lastedit=2025-12-19}} * {{event | name=Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival. | url=https://derbymuseums.org/assemble/ | year=2026 | month=October | date=24 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Museum of Making | country= | content=A celebration of makers and all things making, at the Museum of Making. Meet the makers and discover what you can make. }} * {{event | name=Derby Book Festival - Autumn edition | url=http://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=November | date=13 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=15 | location= | country= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Celebrating the joy of books and reading. }} * {{event | name=Banks Mill Open Studios | url=https://www.banksmill.co.uk/openstudios/ | year=2026 | month=November | date=27 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=29 | country= | address=71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB |lat= |long= | lastedit=2026-05-06 | content=Meet over 50 artists, designers, makers and creative services providers. }} * {{event | name=FORMAT | url=https://formatfestival.com/ | year=2027 | month=March | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=QUAD; other venues tba. | lastedit=2025-04-04 | content= The UK’s leading festival of international photography, established in 2004. }} == Learn == * {{listing | name=Derby College | alt= | url=https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 300 123 7890 | tollfree=0800 028 0289 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Royal School for the Deaf | alt= | url=http://www.rsdd.org.uk/ | email= | address=Ashbourne Road | lat=52.928762 | long=-1.500989 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It teaches British Sign Language. }} * {{listing | name=University of Derby | alt= | url=http://www.derby.ac.uk/ | email= | address=Main campus: Kedleston Road | lat=52.938527 | long=-1.496681 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 590500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:Sage Derby cheese with crust.jpg|thumbnail|Sage Derby cheese]] * {{buy | name=Derbion | alt=formerly intu Derby | url=http://intu.co.uk/derby | email= | address=West Ave, DE1 2PL | lat=52.919 | long=-1.473 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366383 | tollfree= | hours=M-W 9AM-6PM, Th F 9AM-8PM, Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | wikidata=Q7988665 | content=Derby's main shopping centre is the £340m '''Derbion''', which opened as 'Westfield Derby' in 2007 and offers a wide range of shops selling merchandise at competitive prices . As well as a state-of-the-art, 12-screen Cinema De Lux, Derbion has a spacious food court which offers a wide diversity of international cuisine as well as the usual fast food outlets. }} * {{buy | name=Cathedral Quarter | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk | email= | address= | lat=52.923445 | long=-1.477352 | directions=near the old Market Place | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-25 | content=Those spending time in the city should also visit the quaint streets, with their specialist shops, lush green spaces and some really comfortable bars and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Wyvern Retail Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Wyvern Way, Chaddesden | lat=52.917494 | long=-1.435542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-13 | content=On the outskirts of the town, includes Sainsbury's, Boots, Homecare, Clark's and a number of fast food chains. }} * {{buy | name=Meteor Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mansfield Road | lat=52.942018 | long=-1.463211 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-15 | content=Retail park includes Morrisons supermarket and PC World. }} * {{buy | name=Seasons by Bennetts | alt= | url=https://www.bennettsofderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=53 Sadler Gate, DE1 3NQ | lat=52.92335 | long=-1.47771 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-02 | content=The world's oldest department store, established in 1734, although this shop only opened in 2021 after two years of only trading online. }} ==Eat== {{style|[[WV:Listings]]: Prices should be subdivided by price, not cuisine}} Derby is an excellent place to get an Indian curry. Obviously plenty of great fish & chips shops, but don't miss the steak-and-kidney pie and mushy peas. Another local staple is a ''cob -''; no, not the horse but a filled bread roll. '''English''' * {{eat | name=The Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=47 Sadlergate | lat=52.923211 | long=-1.479558 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Breakfast and lunch menus. }} * {{eat | name=The Royal Oak | alt= | url=http://www.royaloakockbrook.com/ | email= | address=55 Green Lane, Ockbrook | lat=52.923477 | long=-1.372514 | directions=7 km, Bus 9 every 2 hours not evenings or Sundays | phone=+44 1332 662378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Real ale pub that serves real English food. Need to book a table to get a proper Sunday roast dinner. }} '''Indian''' * {{eat | name=Anoki | alt= | url=http://www.anoki.co.uk/ | email= | address=129 London Road | lat=52.915514 | long=-1.4677 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 292888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Voted one of the UK's Top 10 Indian restaurants by ''The Times''. }} * {{eat | name=Shalimar Gold | alt= | url=http://www.shalimargold.co.uk/ | email=info@shalimargold.co.uk | address=15 Midland Road | lat=52.915389 | long=-1.465912 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-10 | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Mogul Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.mogulderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=41-43 Green Lane | lat=52.920741 | long=-1.477769 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 203343 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Chinese''' * {{eat | name=Zing Vaa | alt= | url=https://zingvaaderby.com/ | email= | address=524-528 Burton Road, Littleover | lat=52.907106 | long=-1.502966 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 294524 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The New Water Margin | alt= | url=http://newwatermargin.co.uk/ | email= | address=72-74 Burton Road | lat=52.91653 | long=-1.47998 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Spanish''' * {{eat | name=Lorentes | alt= | url=https://www.lorentes.co.uk/ | email=darleyabbey@lorentes.co.uk | address=Darley Abbey Mills, The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey | lat=52.944267 | long=-1.474947 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 947490 | tollfree= | hours=W-F 4PM–10PM, Sa noon–10PM, Su noon–8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-05-29 | content=Spanish tapas and wine. }} ** {{eat | name=Lorentes (Friar Gate) | alt= | url= | email=bookings@lorentes.co.uk | address=118 Friar Gate, Derby | lat=52.923095 | long=-1.481859 | directions= | phone=+44 7508 706982 (mobile) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-05-17 | content= }} '''Japanese''' * {{eat | name=MoonSha | alt= | url=https://www.derbymoonsha.co.uk/ | email= | address=4 Friary Street | lat=52.922045 | long=-1.483224 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 343288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ebi Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.visitderby.co.uk/dine/restaurants/ebi-sushi/ | email= | address=59 Abbey Street | lat=52.919895 | long=-1.482693 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 265656 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Thai''' * {{eat | name=Thai Boran | alt= | url=https://thaiboranrestaurant.co.uk/ | email= | address=50 Green Lane | lat=52.920662 | long=-1.478037 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 405894 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Thai Dusit | alt= | url=http://www.thaidusit.co.uk/derby/home.php | email= | address=8 Bold Lane | lat=52.923783 | long=-1.480333 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 372016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Greek''' * {{eat | name=Zorba the Greek | alt= | url=https://www.zorbathegreekderby.co.uk/ | email=zorbaderby@gmail.com | address=9-11 Bold Lane, Derby, DE1 3NT | lat=52.92389 | long=-1.48048 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 949824 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 5PM-10PM, Sa 12:30PM-10PM; Su 12:30PM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2024-07-28 | content=Eat in or take away. }} '''Mexican''' * {{eat | name=Pepitos | alt= | url=https://www.pepitosderby.com/ | email= | address=127 London Road | lat=52.915574 | long=-1.467831 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 360663 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content=Mexican restaurant. }} '''French''' * {{eat | name=Le Bistrot Pierre | alt= | url=https://www.bistrotpierre.co.uk/locations/derby/ | email= | address=18 Friar Gate | lat=52.923616 | long=-1.483633 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 370470 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} As with most major cities the usual chains such as Nando's, Pizza Express, Frankie & Benny's, Zizzi, La Tasca and Old Orleans are all to be found in the city. ==Drink== [[File:The Dolphin, Derby (4).JPG|thumbnail|The Dolphin]] Derby's nightlife is among the safest in the country, having won multiple Purple Flags. Pub crawls are often organized by the real ale campaign, or if all night raves are your thing, Derby boasts some exciting clubs open until 4AM. The majority of bars in Derby are found on Friar Gate, Sadler Gate and Iron Gate. Derby is noted for pubs serving a range of real ales and is home to about a dozen microbreweries (small breweries). A few pubs worthy of a visit within the city centre area are: * {{drink | name=Ye Olde Dolphin Inne | alt= | url=http://www.yeoldedolphin.co.uk/ | email= | address=Queen Street | lat=52.925246 | long=-1.477962 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 267711 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Derby's oldest pub, with lots of character. The pub has several small rooms and an outside, partially-covered seating area which houses the pub's beer festivals at various intervals throughout the year. Food at reasonable prices is served throughout the day and the evening and there is also an à la carte restaurant upstairs, although not open every night. There is always a good range of well-kept beers. General knowledge quiz on Sundays, music quiz on Tuesdays. Ghost walks can also be booked here. }} * {{drink | name=The Old Bell Hotel | alt= | url=https://bellhotelderby.co.uk/ | email=events@bellhotelderby.co.uk | address=51 Sadler Gate Derby DE1 3NQ | lat=52.923184 | long=-1.478325 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 723090 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th noon-11PM; F Sa noon-1:30PM | price= | lastedit=2023-08-07 | content=Derby's last surviving coaching inn, built 1650. }} * {{drink | name=Exeter Arms | alt= | url=https://exeterarms.co.uk/ | email= | address=Exeter Place DE1 2EU | lat=52.92462 | long=-1.47219 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 605323 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight | price= | lastedit=2024-10-20 | content=Popular pub with a good selection of ales. }} * {{drink | name=The Flowerpot | alt= | url=https://www.flowerpotderby.com/ | email= | address=23-25 King Street | lat=52.92621 | long=-1.479582 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 204955 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This is a lively and atmospheric pub on the northern edge of the city centre that serves a wide range of real ales, including some of its own microbrewery ales. }} * {{drink | name=Brunswick Inn | alt= | url=http://www.brunswickderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Railway Terrace | lat=52.918332 | long=-1.464181 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The original microbrewery pub in Derby, near the train station in a characterful old railway building. The choice of beer on tap here has to be seen to be believed; a place not to be missed! }} * {{drink | name=The Standing Order | alt= | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-standing-order | email= | address=28-32 Iron Gate | lat=52.923966| long=-1.477608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 207591 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Located on Irongate in a former bank, this pub has a truly impressive interior as well as a good selection of real ale. The Standing Order is a Wetherspoons pub. }} * {{drink | name=Seven Stars | alt= | url= | email= | address=97 King Street | lat=52.927526 | long=-1.481075 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 340169 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Traditional pub with real ales in a timber-framed building of around 1680. }} [[File:The Abbey Public House.JPG|thumbnail|The Abbey Public House]] * {{drink | name=The Abbey | alt= | url=http://www.darleyabbey.com/amenities-and-businesses/the-abbey-pub/ | email= | address=Darley Street | lat=52.941898 | long=-1.476847 | directions=2.5 km, pleasant walk along the river | phone=+44 1332 558297 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Traditional pub in remaining building of an Augustinian Abbey. }} * {{drink | name=Malt Shovel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Potter Street, Spondon | lat=52.919836 | long=-1.407561 | directions=5 km, frequent buses | phone=+44 1332 674203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Traditional pub interior. }} * {{drink | name=The Cow | alt= | url=https://www.cowdalbury.com/ | email= | address=The Green, Dalbury Lees DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree= | hours=Daily noon-11PM | price= | lastedit=2020-07-13 | content=Excellent country pub with food, dog-friendly. Also has 12 rooms, B&B double £130. }} === Breweries === * {{drink | name=Derby Brewing | alt= | url=https://derbybrewing.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=52.92511 | long=-1.45092 | directions=Masons Place Business Park, east edge of town | phone=+44 1332 365366 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content=Tours available. }} * {{drink | name=Dancing Duck | alt= | url=https://www.dancingduckbrewery.com/ | email= | address=Payne St | lat=52.92760 | long=-1.49752 | directions=John Cooper Buildings off Ashbourne Rd | phone=+44 1332 205582 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Tiny Tap | alt= | url=https://www.littlebrewing.co.uk/the-tiny-tap | email= | address=Alfreton Rd | lat=52.94388 | long=-1.46694 | directions=Darley Abbey | phone=+44 1332 987100 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Shiny Brewery | alt= | url=https://www.shinybrewing.com/ | email= | address=Alfreton Rd | lat=52.96807 | long=-1.46140 | directions=Little Eaton | phone=+44 1332 902809 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} === Distillery === * {{drink | name=Withers Gin | alt= | url=https://www.withersgin.co.uk/ | email= | address=Mansfield Rd | lat=52.93807 | long=-1.46432 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 672105 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rangemoor Park Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.zenhotels.com/rooms/rangemoor_park_hotel | email= | address=67-71 Macklin Street | lat=52.920689 | long=-1.480742 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 347252 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 369319 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Macklin Street. Standard and en-suite rooms available. Rates include breakfast and parking. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Cathedral Quarter Hotel | url=http://www.cathedralquarterhotel.com/ | email= | address=16 St Marys Gate | lat=52.924428 | long=-1.479831 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 546080 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This Grade II listed hotel is home to 38 luxury bedrooms with state-of-the-art technology, a mini spa and treatment rooms, conference rooms, residents' bar, private dining leading from the 80-cover fine dining restaurant in the grandeur of a ballroom, and the exclusive Chef's table experience, the first of its kind in the area. }} * {{sleep | name=Leonardo Hotel | alt=formerly Jurys Inn | url=https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/derby | email=Derby@leonardohotels.com | address=King Street | lat=52.926911 | long=-1.477552 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 621000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-12-18 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Riverlights | url=http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/derby/dbyrl/hoteldetail | email= | address=Morledge | lat=52.921867 | long=-1.473028 | directions= | phone=+44 871 423 4917 (premium rate) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mickleover Court Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.derbymickleoverhotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=Etwall Road | lat=52.901551 | long=-1.55071 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 521234 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Menzies Hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western The Stuart Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.aghotels.co.uk/the-stuart-hotel/ | email=thestuart01@gmail.com | address=119 London Road, DE1 2QR | lat=52.91614 | long=-1.46842 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 340 633 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-05-09 | content=Single and double rooms, executive double rooms and junior suites. }} * {{sleep | name=Coach House | alt= | url=http://www.coachhousederby.com/ | email= | address=185A Duffield Rd, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1JB | lat=52.940 | long=-1.485 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 554423 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £70 | lastedit=2020-08-16 | content=Comfy welcoming B&B in former mill village. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=The Cow at Dalbury | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Green, Dalbury DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £140 | lastedit=2021-05-30 | content=Gastropub with rooms on the village green. }} == Connect == As of March 2024, Derby and its approach roads have 5G from all UK carriers. ==Go next== [http://tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/w/poimap2.php?lat=52.92091&lon=-1.47560&zoom=10&layer=OD&lang=en&name=Derby Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby] *[[Ashbourne]] — market town in attractive location near Dovedale and the Tissington Trail *[[Buxton]] and [[Peak District|The Peak District]] — one of the major national parks in the UK, a beautiful area for hillwalking, mountain biking, camping, climbing etc. *Carsington Water for a number of water-based leisure activities, between [[Wirksworth]] and [[Ashbourne]] *[[Cromford]], part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. *[[Matlock|Matlock Bath]] — around 45 minutes north up the A6 or Derwent Valley rail line, this spa town resembles a seaside town without the sea, due to the number of fish & chip shops and amusement arcades. Nightly illuminations each autumn. Very popular with motorcyclists. *[[Nottingham]] — home of the legend of Robin Hood, nowadays a popular destination for 'city breaks' thanks to its shopping and entertainment attractions. *[[Sheffield]] — large city world-renowned for its steel industry and to another extent its cultural achievements, particularly in the area of popular music. *[[Wirksworth]] — historic market town *Discover some of the small villages south of the city such as [[Melbourne (Derbyshire)|Melbourne]] and [[Shardlow]]. Maybe try a pint in a country pub. {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Sheffield]] | minorl1=[[Mansfield_(England)|Mansfield]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[East Midlands Airport]] | majorr1=[[Leicester]] | image2=UK_road_A6.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Peak District]] | minorl2=[[Belper]] | directionr2=SE | minorr2=[[Shardlow]] | majorr2=[[East Midlands Airport]] | image3=UK_road_A38.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionl3=SW | majorl3=[[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] | minorl3=[[Burton-upon-Trent]] | directionr3=N | minorr3=[[Ripley (Derbyshire)|Ripley]] | majorr3=[[Mansfield (England)|Mansfield]] | image4=UK_road_A50.svg | imagesize4=40 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Stoke-on-Trent]] | minorl4=[[Uttoxeter]] | directionr4=E | minorr4= | majorr4=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M1.svg|40px]] until [[Leicester]] | image5=UK_road_A52.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Leek]] | minorl5=[[Ashbourne]] | directionr5=E | minorr5=[[Beeston]] | majorr5=[[Nottingham]] | caption5=Brian Clough Way }} {{guidecity}} {{IsPartOf|Derbyshire}} {{geo|52.92091|-1.47560|zoom=14}} sch44t0ufne6rz4c68fih0px9we9nyg 5289080 5289079 2026-06-07T14:53:24Z ~2026-33786-03 2419624 /* Events */ 5289080 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Derby Wikivoyage Banner.png|disambig=yes}} '''Derby''' (pronounced ''DAR-bee'') is a city in [[Derbyshire]], [[England]]. Purportedly the UK's most 'central' city and promoted as a base for exploring the [[Peak District]], this city of 260,000 people (2021) also boasts modern shopping facilities and a number of visitor attractions in and around the surrounding area. == Understand == [[File:Silkmill1.jpg|thumbnail|World Heritage Site: The Derby Industrial Museum; Silk Mill]] Derby was the site of Lombe's Mill, the first fully mechanised factory in the world, built in 1721. Railway engineering starting in 1840 in Derby, and continued with the Derby Carriage and Wagon Works. The city is now the site of the UK's only remaining locomotive manufacturer. Rolls-Royce opened a car and aircraft factory in the town in 1907; today the aero-engine manufacturer is the largest engineering employer in the area. Car maker Toyota has a manufacturing and assembly plant in Burnaston, just south of Derby. On 8 October 2021 it was announced that Derby was included in the long list of bids to host UK City of Culture 2025. * [http://www.visitderby.co.uk/ Visit Derby] tourist information ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is {{marker|type=go|name=[[East Midlands Airport]]|url=|lat=52.831111|long=-1.327778}} ({{IATA|EMA}}). The Skylink Derby bus runs from the airport to Derby and is operated by [http://www.kinchbus.co.uk/ Kinchbus]. The Skylink service runs every 20 minutes during the daytime and half-hourly at other times (with a 24-hour service), and also serves Leicester. ===By train=== {{marker|type=go|name=Derby Station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/dby.aspx|lat=52.9161|long=-1.4633}} has good rail links. East Midlands Railways operates express trains from [[London St Pancras]], [[Leicester]] and [[Sheffield]]. It also runs local services to destinations including [[Nottingham]], [[Matlock]], [[Stoke-on-Trent]] and to parts of [[Lincolnshire]]. Crosscountry operates services to the North East, [[Scotland]], the South West, the South Coast and the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]]. Train times are available from [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail Enquiries] (+44 345 748 4950). ===By bus=== {{marker|type=go|name=Derby Bus Station|lat=52.921793|long=-1.472675|url=}} is served by coaches operated by National Express from around the country. The 'Comet' bus service by [https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton] connects the city to [[Chesterfield]] while the 'Red Arrow' runs to Nottingham at very regular intervals on weekdays and weekends. The 'Transpeak' bus service by [http://www.highpeakbuses.com High Peak] connects Derby with the [[Peak District]] and [[Manchester]]. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|52.9225|-1.4746|zoom=12|height=|width=560|layer=|staticmap=|align=}} ===By bus=== Most local bus services are operated by [http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/ Arriva] and [http://www.trentbarton.co.uk/ Trent Barton]. See the [http://www.derbysbus.info/ Derbyshire County Council public transport website] for timetables and information for all buses. Public transport in the city is not particularly good value, especially compared to similar cities. There are two [http://www.parkandride.net/derby/derby_frameset.shtml park and ride] services running from Meteor Centre in the north and Pride Park in the east. ===On foot=== Derby is a compact city making it very approachable for pedestrians. ==See== [[File:Derby Market Hall - interior (1) - 20 June 2025.jpg|thumb|Derby Market Hall]] * {{see | name=Derby Market Hall | alt= | url=http://derbymarkethall.co.uk/ | email= | address=The Market Place, DE1 2FS | lat=52.922572 | long=-1.475865 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255653 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Derby Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 721633.jpg | lastedit=2025-05-24 | content=This Grade-II listed building is the work of Melbourne (Derbyshire) engineer Rowland Mason Ordish, and was completed in 1866. It re-opened in 2025 after extensive renovation. }} * {{see | name=Royal Crown Derby | alt= | url=http://www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=194 Osmaston Road | lat=52.912972 | long=-1.470131 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 712800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Royal Crown Derby | wikidata=Q1988714 | content=A factory producing fine china, part of Derby's history. Contact the factory to schedule a tour. }} * {{see | name= Museum of Making | alt=formerly the Silk Mill, and Derby Industrial Museum | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/locations/museum-of-making | email= | address=Silk Mill Lane | lat=52.9258 | long=-1.47583 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255308 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M closed, Tu W Sa 10AM-5PM, Th F 10AM-7PM, Su 10AM-4PM | price=Entry is free. Visitors do not need to pre-book for general admission, but are advised to pre-book tickets for special exhibitions | wikipedia=Derby Silk Mill | image=Silkmill1.jpg | wikidata=Q839047 | lastedit=2022-05-14 | content= Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory. }} * {{see | name=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | alt= | url=https://www.derbymuseums.org/ | email= | address=The Strand | lat=52.922222 | long=-1.479444 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 716659 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 716670 | hours= Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-4PM, Bank Holidays closed | price=Free | wikipedia=Derby Museum and Art Gallery | image=Derby Museum Flowers 2475926344 d64a8a8f6e o.jpg | wikidata=Q8012 | lastedit=2016-10-19 | content=Features collections of porcelain created in Derby since 1750. Other displays include archaeology, military history, geology and natural history. The art gallery has a large collection of paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby. }} * {{see | name=Pickford's House | alt= | url=http://www.derbymuseums.org/pickfords-house/ | email= | address=41 Friargate | lat=52.924237 | long=-1.485929 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255363 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M 11AM-5PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 2-5PM, holidays 2PM-5PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Pickford's House Museum | image=Pickford's House - geograph.org.uk - 561360.jpg | wikidata=Q839065 | lastedit=2016-09-13 | content=Unique museum of Georgian life and historic costume. Well worth visiting. }} * {{see | name=Derby Cathedral | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org | email= | address=Cathedral Centre: 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP | lat=52.924817 | long=-1.477375 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 341201 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Cathedral | image=Derbycathedral.jpg | wikidata=Q2310409 | content=Though not one of the most spectacular of English cathedrals (it was a "mere" parish church until 1927), the cathedral has an impressive 16th-century tower (which is occasionally open for some spectacular views across Derby); most of the rest is early Georgian, with an east-end extension in matching style completed in 1972. Highlights include a painted wrought-iron screen by the renowned local smith Robert Bakewell (1682&ndash;1751) and memorials to Bess of Hardwick, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Florence Nightingale. Peregrine Falcons have nested on the tower for several years and volunteers are on hand with telescopes for viewing during spring and early summer (go to http://derbyperegrines.blogspot.co.uk/ for current dates). }} * {{see | name=St Mary's Chapel | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedral.org/worship/the-chapel-of-st-mary-on-the-bridge.html | email= | address=Bridge Gate | lat=52.927103 | long=-1.475892 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=14th-century bridge chapel, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Derby and one of the few surviving bridge chapels in England. A picturesque little building next to the River Derwent, still hosting regular services but with limited opening times otherwise. }} * {{see | name=Derby Gaol | alt= | url=https://www.visitderby.co.uk/listings/derby-gaol | email= | address=50-51 Friar Gate | lat=52.9247 | long=-1.487364 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+44 800 027 7928 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Gaol | image=New County Gaol, South Street, Derby, England.jpg | wikidata=Q5261464 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kedleston Hall | alt= | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall/ | email=kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=near Quarndon, DE22 5JH | lat=52.9592 | long=-1.537 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 842191 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kedleston Hall | image=Kedleston Hall 20080730-03.jpg | wikidata=Q2443707 | lastedit=2016-10-05 | content=The home of the Curzon family which was constructed in 1759. This neoclassical hall had particular controversy as the Curzon's forced the village of Kedleston to relocate several miles away with the exception of the All Saints' church which stayed put. }} * {{listing | type = see | name = Banks Mill Studios | alt = | url = https://www.banksmill.co.uk | email = banksmill@derby.ac.uk | address = 71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB | lat = 52.926724 | long = -1.486166 | directions = | phone = +44 1332 597866 | tollfree = | hours = | price = | lastedit = 2025-02-25 | content = An innovation space for creative and digital industries, with a rolling programme of exhibitions and open studio events featuring residents and members. Monthly makers market, first Saturday of each month, 10 am - 4 pm. }} * {{listing | type = see | name = Artcore | alt = | url = https://artcoreuk.com/ | email = info@artcoreuk.com | address = 8 Albert Street, Osnabrück Square, Derby DE1 2DS | lat = 52.921923 | long = -1.475633 | directions = | phone = +44 1332 366623 | tollfree = | hours = M‒F 9:30AM‒5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price = | lastedit = 2022-05-24 | content = International centre for contemporary art and creativity. Exhibitions, studios, work spaces, shop and cafe. }} * {{see | name=Electric Daisy | alt= | url=https://electricdaisy.org/ | email=team@dtederby.org | address=1-4 Bold Lane, DE1 3NT | lat=52.923498 | long=-1.480136 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366623 | tollfree= | hours=Open garden F-Sa 10AM‒4PM. Other events as posted on the website | price=Open garden free. Other events: prices on the website | lastedit=2023-07-23 | content=Community garden, with a programme of events, open days and workshops running throughout the season. Run by [https://dtederby.org/ Down to Earth, Derby]. }} * {{see | name=Dubrek Studios | alt= | url=https://dubrek.co.uk/ | email=hello@dubrek.co.uk | address=67 Bridge Street Derby DE1 3LB | lat=52.926582 | long=-1.486466 | directions= | phone=+44 07595 158654 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-28 | content=A recording studio, rehearsal space, performance venue, art gallery, cafe & bar, working with artists from around the world to bring their ideas to life. }} ==Do== * Go on a ghost walk in the UK's second 'most haunted' town. For example: [https://richardfelix.co.uk/ghost-walks/ Derby ghost walks] and [https://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/ Cathedral Quarter] * {{do | name=Darley Park walk | alt= | url=http://www.darleyabbey.com/about/darley-park/ | email= | address= | lat=52.941979 | long=-1.475669 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Take a walk up the Derwent to Darley Park. }} * {{do | name=Derby Arboretum | alt= | url=https://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/derby-arboretum/ | email= | address= | lat=52.910584 | long=-1.4723 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Arboretum | image=Grovelodge1.jpg | wikidata=Q4158699 | content=England's first publicly owned, landscaped, urban, recreational park, deeded to the town of Derby in 1840. }} [[File:Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6308.jpg|thumbnail|Elvaston Castle]] * {{do | name=Elvaston Castle Country Park | alt= | url=https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside-sites/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/elvaston/elvaston-castle-country-park.aspx | email= | address=Borrowash Road, Elvaston | lat=52.89306 | long=-1.394151 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Elvaston Castle | image=Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6393.jpg | wikidata=Q5367993 | lastedit=2021-04-21 | content=321 acres (130 hectares) of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens surrounding a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle. Has in the last few years been lacking attention and investment. }} * {{do | name=Derby County FC | alt= | url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/ | email= | address=Pride Park, Royal Way DE24 8XL | lat=52.9149 | long=-1.447 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 667532 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby County F.C. | wikidata=Q19470 | lastedit=2024-05-26 | content="The Rams" were promoted in 2024 and now play football (soccer) in the Championship, the second tier. Pride Park Stadium, capacity 33,000, is off A6 at the southeast edge of town. }} * {{do | name=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | alt= | url=http://www.derbyshireccc.com/ | email= | address=Grandstand Road | lat=52.927559 | long=-1.459469 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derbyshire County Cricket Club | wikidata=Q1788018 | content=Watch a game of cricket. }} * {{do | name=Derby LIVE| alt= | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/ | email=boxoffice@derby.gov.uk | address=Chapel Street Arts Centre, 19 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU | lat=52.925807 | long=-1.480123 | directions=approx five minutes' walk north-west of Market Place. | phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-29 | content=Sales and information centre for music, touring theatre and other live performances in various city venues. }} * {{do | name=QUAD| alt= | url=http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/ | email= | address=Market Place | lat=52.923163 | long=-1.475470 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-07-17 | content=2-screen cinema, gallery, café bar, workshop, BFI Mediatheque. Co-organiser of [https://formatfestival.com/ FORMAT], the UK’s leading festival of international photography. }} * {{do | name=Derby Theatre | alt= | url=https://www.derbytheatre.co.uk/ | email= | address=15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter | lat=52.9202 | long=-1.4715 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 593939 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Derby Theatre | image=Derby Theatre.jpg | wikidata=Q5261517 | content=In-house and touring productions. }} * {{do | name=Markeaton Park | alt= | url=https://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/markeaton-park/ | email= | address= | lat=52.930365 | long=-1.504337 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Public park with children's playground and paddling pool, crazy golf and craft village. }} * {{do | name=Derby Riverboat | alt= | url=http://www.derbycanal.org.uk | email=info@derbycanal.org.uk | address=Phoenix Green Boat Station, DE1 2EB | lat=52.925811 | long=-1.474605 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Oct: W Sa Su and Bank Holiday afternoons, 12:30PM, 1:45PM, 3PM | price= | lastedit=2023-09-26 | content=Enjoy a passenger boat trip along the UK's most bio-diverse urban river, with commentary recorded by Sir David Suchet. }} * {{do | name=Allestree Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.9638 | long=-1.4779 | directions=off A6 approx 3 miles (4.8 km) north of city centre; buses to Belper and beyond pass regularly | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-07-15 | content=The wildest and most scenic of Derby’s parks, a mixture of woodland, open parkland, a lake and a Grade II*-listed hall. Site of [https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/rewilding-allestree-park the largest urban rewilding project in the UK, in progress]. }} * {{do | name=Derby Arena | alt= | url=https://www.derbyarena.co.uk/ | email=derbyarena@derby.gov.uk | address=Royal Way, Pride Park, DE24 8JB | lat=52.9131 | long=-1.4469 | directions=approx 1.5 miles (2.4 km) SE of city centre, off A6, also via A52 | phone=+44 1332 640011 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-25 | content=Sport, fitness and performance venue. The Midlands' hub for track cycling. }} * {{do | name=Vaillant Live | alt= | url=https://vaillantlive.co.uk/ | email= | address=2 Colyear Street, DE1 1LA | lat=52.921415 | long=-1.479881 | directions=full access details on the website | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-05-18 | content=3,500 capacity destination for concerts, family events, sports and conferencing. }} * {{do | name=Chapel Street Arts Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=19 Chapel Street, DE1 3GU | lat=52.925807 | long=-1.480123 | directions= | phone=+44 01332 370911 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-29 | content=Performance venue, also sales and information centre for Derby LIVE - see above, under 'Do' }} === Events === * {{event | name=Derby 50:50 | url=https://www.visitderby.co.uk/5050derby | year= | month= | date= | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=A year of celebration marking the fiftieth anniversaries of the twinning association with Osnabrück, Germany, established in 1976, and of Derby being granted city status in 1977. Twelve events so far announced, with more to come. Various venues across the city. |lastedit=2026-06-07}} * {{event | name=Wright of Derby: From the Shadows | url=https://derbymuseums.org/event/wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows | year=2026 | month=June | date=13 | endyear= | endmonth=November | enddate=1 | location=Derby Museum and art Gallery | country= | lastedit=2026-05-01 | content=Derby Museum and Art Gallery. The first major exhibition dedicated to the British artist’s ‘candlelight’ paintings. }} * {{event | name=Furthest From The Sea Festival | url=https://www.furthestfromthesea.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=June | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=Music, comedy, arts, workshops }} * {{event | name=Derby Book Festival - Summer Festival, aditional event | url=https://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/steve-farnsworth-painting-faces-being-a-life-of-that-capital-artist-joseph-wright-of-derby | year=2026 | month=July | date=19 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Old Library, Derby Museum & Art Gallery | country= | lastedit=2026-06-01 | content=Steve Farnsworth: Painting Faces: Being a Life of that Capital Artist, Joseph Wright of Derby. 1:30pm - 2:30pm }} * {{event | name=Derby Caribbean Carnival | url=https://www.dwica.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=July | date=19 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | lastedit=2025-07-21 | content=A day of music, dance, and cultural celebration. }} * {{event | name=Darley Park Weekender | alt= | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/the-darley-park-weekender/ | year=2026 | month=August | date=21 | enddate=23 |endmonth= | email=boxoffice@derby.gov.uk | address=Darley Park, DE1 3AY | lat=52.93034 | long=-1.47884 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 255800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | lastedit=2025-09-03 | content= }} * {{event | name=Derby Heritage Beer Festival | url=https://derbymuseums.org/event/derby-heritage-beer-festival | year=2026 | month=September | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Museum of Making | country= | content=Bringing together over 130 real ales from the best of Britain’s breweries, alongside a selection of ciders, world beers and craft keg. At the Museum of Making. |lastedit=8/9/25}} * {{event | name=Derby Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival | url=https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/season-festival/derby-jazz-funk-soul-fest/?dm_i=7K36,A800,1HZB4T,1BC4U,1 | year=2026 | month=September | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content= |lastedit=8/9/25}} * {{event | name=Derby Festé | url=https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/derby-feste/ | year=2026 | month=September | date=26 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location= | country= | content=A spectacular mix of dance, theatre, circus, parkour, and aerial performance, around the city centre. |lastedit=1/6/26}} * {{event | name=Derby Poetry Festival | url=https://www.derbypoetryfestival.com/2025-festival | year=2026 | month=October | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Various city-centre venues. | country= | content=Developing new writing talent in Derby and bringing excellent work to the city. }} * {{event | name=Derby Folk Festival | url=http://www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=October | date=9 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=11 | location= | country= | lastedit=2026-01-28 | content=Concerts and free fringe events in various city centre venues, and on the streets of the Cathedral Quarter. }} * {{event | name=Derby Season of Light | url=https://www.surtalarts.co.uk/derby-season-of-light | year=2026 | month=October | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth=December | enddate= | location=Various city-centre venues | country= | content=Celebrating Derby's diversity and creativity. Bringing communities and cultures together - embracing various festivals including Diwali, Rabi’ Al-Awwal, Hanukkah, Bonfire Night, Christmas, and the upcoming Chinese New Year which all share the common theme of 'light'. |lastedit=2025-12-19}} * {{event | name=Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival. | url=https://derbymuseums.org/assemble/ | year=2026 | month=October | date=24 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=Museum of Making | country= | content=A celebration of makers and all things making, at the Museum of Making. Meet the makers and discover what you can make. }} * {{event | name=Derby Book Festival - Autumn edition | url=http://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/ | year=2026 | month=November | date=13 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=15 | location= | country= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Celebrating the joy of books and reading. }} * {{event | name=Banks Mill Open Studios | url=https://www.banksmill.co.uk/openstudios/ | year=2026 | month=November | date=27 | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate=29 | country= | address=71 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB |lat= |long= | lastedit=2026-05-06 | content=Meet over 50 artists, designers, makers and creative services providers. }} * {{event | name=FORMAT | url=https://formatfestival.com/ | year=2027 | month=March | date=tba | endyear= | endmonth= | enddate= | location=QUAD; other venues tba. | lastedit=2025-04-04 | content= The UK’s leading festival of international photography, established in 2004. }} == Learn == * {{listing | name=Derby College | alt= | url=https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 300 123 7890 | tollfree=0800 028 0289 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-08-18 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Royal School for the Deaf | alt= | url=http://www.rsdd.org.uk/ | email= | address=Ashbourne Road | lat=52.928762 | long=-1.500989 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It teaches British Sign Language. }} * {{listing | name=University of Derby | alt= | url=http://www.derby.ac.uk/ | email= | address=Main campus: Kedleston Road | lat=52.938527 | long=-1.496681 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 590500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Buy== [[File:Sage Derby cheese with crust.jpg|thumbnail|Sage Derby cheese]] * {{buy | name=Derbion | alt=formerly intu Derby | url=http://intu.co.uk/derby | email= | address=West Ave, DE1 2PL | lat=52.919 | long=-1.473 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366383 | tollfree= | hours=M-W 9AM-6PM, Th F 9AM-8PM, Sa 9AM-7PM, Su 10:30AM-4:30PM | price= | wikidata=Q7988665 | content=Derby's main shopping centre is the £340m '''Derbion''', which opened as 'Westfield Derby' in 2007 and offers a wide range of shops selling merchandise at competitive prices . As well as a state-of-the-art, 12-screen Cinema De Lux, Derbion has a spacious food court which offers a wide diversity of international cuisine as well as the usual fast food outlets. }} * {{buy | name=Cathedral Quarter | alt= | url=http://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk | email= | address= | lat=52.923445 | long=-1.477352 | directions=near the old Market Place | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-25 | content=Those spending time in the city should also visit the quaint streets, with their specialist shops, lush green spaces and some really comfortable bars and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Wyvern Retail Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=Wyvern Way, Chaddesden | lat=52.917494 | long=-1.435542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-09-13 | content=On the outskirts of the town, includes Sainsbury's, Boots, Homecare, Clark's and a number of fast food chains. }} * {{buy | name=Meteor Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mansfield Road | lat=52.942018 | long=-1.463211 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-08-15 | content=Retail park includes Morrisons supermarket and PC World. }} * {{buy | name=Seasons by Bennetts | alt= | url=https://www.bennettsofderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=53 Sadler Gate, DE1 3NQ | lat=52.92335 | long=-1.47771 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-02 | content=The world's oldest department store, established in 1734, although this shop only opened in 2021 after two years of only trading online. }} ==Eat== {{style|[[WV:Listings]]: Prices should be subdivided by price, not cuisine}} Derby is an excellent place to get an Indian curry. Obviously plenty of great fish & chips shops, but don't miss the steak-and-kidney pie and mushy peas. Another local staple is a ''cob -''; no, not the horse but a filled bread roll. '''English''' * {{eat | name=The Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address=47 Sadlergate | lat=52.923211 | long=-1.479558 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Breakfast and lunch menus. }} * {{eat | name=The Royal Oak | alt= | url=http://www.royaloakockbrook.com/ | email= | address=55 Green Lane, Ockbrook | lat=52.923477 | long=-1.372514 | directions=7 km, Bus 9 every 2 hours not evenings or Sundays | phone=+44 1332 662378 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Real ale pub that serves real English food. Need to book a table to get a proper Sunday roast dinner. }} '''Indian''' * {{eat | name=Anoki | alt= | url=http://www.anoki.co.uk/ | email= | address=129 London Road | lat=52.915514 | long=-1.4677 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 292888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Voted one of the UK's Top 10 Indian restaurants by ''The Times''. }} * {{eat | name=Shalimar Gold | alt= | url=http://www.shalimargold.co.uk/ | email=info@shalimargold.co.uk | address=15 Midland Road | lat=52.915389 | long=-1.465912 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 366745 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-01-10 | content= }} * {{eat | name=The Mogul Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.mogulderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=41-43 Green Lane | lat=52.920741 | long=-1.477769 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 203343 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Chinese''' * {{eat | name=Zing Vaa | alt= | url=https://zingvaaderby.com/ | email= | address=524-528 Burton Road, Littleover | lat=52.907106 | long=-1.502966 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 294524 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=The New Water Margin | alt= | url=http://newwatermargin.co.uk/ | email= | address=72-74 Burton Road | lat=52.91653 | long=-1.47998 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290482 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Spanish''' * {{eat | name=Lorentes | alt= | url=https://www.lorentes.co.uk/ | email=darleyabbey@lorentes.co.uk | address=Darley Abbey Mills, The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey | lat=52.944267 | long=-1.474947 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 947490 | tollfree= | hours=W-F 4PM–10PM, Sa noon–10PM, Su noon–8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-05-29 | content=Spanish tapas and wine. }} ** {{eat | name=Lorentes (Friar Gate) | alt= | url= | email=bookings@lorentes.co.uk | address=118 Friar Gate, Derby | lat=52.923095 | long=-1.481859 | directions= | phone=+44 7508 706982 (mobile) | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-05-17 | content= }} '''Japanese''' * {{eat | name=MoonSha | alt= | url=https://www.derbymoonsha.co.uk/ | email= | address=4 Friary Street | lat=52.922045 | long=-1.483224 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 343288 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ebi Sushi | alt= | url=http://www.visitderby.co.uk/dine/restaurants/ebi-sushi/ | email= | address=59 Abbey Street | lat=52.919895 | long=-1.482693 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 265656 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Thai''' * {{eat | name=Thai Boran | alt= | url=https://thaiboranrestaurant.co.uk/ | email= | address=50 Green Lane | lat=52.920662 | long=-1.478037 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 405894 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Thai Dusit | alt= | url=http://www.thaidusit.co.uk/derby/home.php | email= | address=8 Bold Lane | lat=52.923783 | long=-1.480333 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 372016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} '''Greek''' * {{eat | name=Zorba the Greek | alt= | url=https://www.zorbathegreekderby.co.uk/ | email=zorbaderby@gmail.com | address=9-11 Bold Lane, Derby, DE1 3NT | lat=52.92389 | long=-1.48048 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 949824 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 5PM-10PM, Sa 12:30PM-10PM; Su 12:30PM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2024-07-28 | content=Eat in or take away. }} '''Mexican''' * {{eat | name=Pepitos | alt= | url=https://www.pepitosderby.com/ | email= | address=127 London Road | lat=52.915574 | long=-1.467831 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 360663 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-05 | content=Mexican restaurant. }} '''French''' * {{eat | name=Le Bistrot Pierre | alt= | url=https://www.bistrotpierre.co.uk/locations/derby/ | email= | address=18 Friar Gate | lat=52.923616 | long=-1.483633 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 370470 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} As with most major cities the usual chains such as Nando's, Pizza Express, Frankie & Benny's, Zizzi, La Tasca and Old Orleans are all to be found in the city. ==Drink== [[File:The Dolphin, Derby (4).JPG|thumbnail|The Dolphin]] Derby's nightlife is among the safest in the country, having won multiple Purple Flags. Pub crawls are often organized by the real ale campaign, or if all night raves are your thing, Derby boasts some exciting clubs open until 4AM. The majority of bars in Derby are found on Friar Gate, Sadler Gate and Iron Gate. Derby is noted for pubs serving a range of real ales and is home to about a dozen microbreweries (small breweries). A few pubs worthy of a visit within the city centre area are: * {{drink | name=Ye Olde Dolphin Inne | alt= | url=http://www.yeoldedolphin.co.uk/ | email= | address=Queen Street | lat=52.925246 | long=-1.477962 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 267711 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Derby's oldest pub, with lots of character. The pub has several small rooms and an outside, partially-covered seating area which houses the pub's beer festivals at various intervals throughout the year. Food at reasonable prices is served throughout the day and the evening and there is also an à la carte restaurant upstairs, although not open every night. There is always a good range of well-kept beers. General knowledge quiz on Sundays, music quiz on Tuesdays. Ghost walks can also be booked here. }} * {{drink | name=The Old Bell Hotel | alt= | url=https://bellhotelderby.co.uk/ | email=events@bellhotelderby.co.uk | address=51 Sadler Gate Derby DE1 3NQ | lat=52.923184 | long=-1.478325 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 723090 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th noon-11PM; F Sa noon-1:30PM | price= | lastedit=2023-08-07 | content=Derby's last surviving coaching inn, built 1650. }} * {{drink | name=Exeter Arms | alt= | url=https://exeterarms.co.uk/ | email= | address=Exeter Place DE1 2EU | lat=52.92462 | long=-1.47219 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 605323 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight | price= | lastedit=2024-10-20 | content=Popular pub with a good selection of ales. }} * {{drink | name=The Flowerpot | alt= | url=https://www.flowerpotderby.com/ | email= | address=23-25 King Street | lat=52.92621 | long=-1.479582 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 204955 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This is a lively and atmospheric pub on the northern edge of the city centre that serves a wide range of real ales, including some of its own microbrewery ales. }} * {{drink | name=Brunswick Inn | alt= | url=http://www.brunswickderby.co.uk/ | email= | address=1 Railway Terrace | lat=52.918332 | long=-1.464181 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 290677 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The original microbrewery pub in Derby, near the train station in a characterful old railway building. The choice of beer on tap here has to be seen to be believed; a place not to be missed! }} * {{drink | name=The Standing Order | alt= | url=http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-standing-order | email= | address=28-32 Iron Gate | lat=52.923966| long=-1.477608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 207591 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Located on Irongate in a former bank, this pub has a truly impressive interior as well as a good selection of real ale. The Standing Order is a Wetherspoons pub. }} * {{drink | name=Seven Stars | alt= | url= | email= | address=97 King Street | lat=52.927526 | long=-1.481075 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 340169 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Traditional pub with real ales in a timber-framed building of around 1680. }} [[File:The Abbey Public House.JPG|thumbnail|The Abbey Public House]] * {{drink | name=The Abbey | alt= | url=http://www.darleyabbey.com/amenities-and-businesses/the-abbey-pub/ | email= | address=Darley Street | lat=52.941898 | long=-1.476847 | directions=2.5 km, pleasant walk along the river | phone=+44 1332 558297 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Traditional pub in remaining building of an Augustinian Abbey. }} * {{drink | name=Malt Shovel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Potter Street, Spondon | lat=52.919836 | long=-1.407561 | directions=5 km, frequent buses | phone=+44 1332 674203 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Traditional pub interior. }} * {{drink | name=The Cow | alt= | url=https://www.cowdalbury.com/ | email= | address=The Green, Dalbury Lees DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree= | hours=Daily noon-11PM | price= | lastedit=2020-07-13 | content=Excellent country pub with food, dog-friendly. Also has 12 rooms, B&B double £130. }} === Breweries === * {{drink | name=Derby Brewing | alt= | url=https://derbybrewing.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=52.92511 | long=-1.45092 | directions=Masons Place Business Park, east edge of town | phone=+44 1332 365366 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content=Tours available. }} * {{drink | name=Dancing Duck | alt= | url=https://www.dancingduckbrewery.com/ | email= | address=Payne St | lat=52.92760 | long=-1.49752 | directions=John Cooper Buildings off Ashbourne Rd | phone=+44 1332 205582 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Tiny Tap | alt= | url=https://www.littlebrewing.co.uk/the-tiny-tap | email= | address=Alfreton Rd | lat=52.94388 | long=-1.46694 | directions=Darley Abbey | phone=+44 1332 987100 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Shiny Brewery | alt= | url=https://www.shinybrewing.com/ | email= | address=Alfreton Rd | lat=52.96807 | long=-1.46140 | directions=Little Eaton | phone=+44 1332 902809 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} === Distillery === * {{drink | name=Withers Gin | alt= | url=https://www.withersgin.co.uk/ | email= | address=Mansfield Rd | lat=52.93807 | long=-1.46432 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 672105 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-06-09 | content= }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Rangemoor Park Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.zenhotels.com/rooms/rangemoor_park_hotel | email= | address=67-71 Macklin Street | lat=52.920689 | long=-1.480742 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 347252 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1332 369319 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Macklin Street. Standard and en-suite rooms available. Rates include breakfast and parking. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Cathedral Quarter Hotel | url=http://www.cathedralquarterhotel.com/ | email= | address=16 St Marys Gate | lat=52.924428 | long=-1.479831 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 546080 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=This Grade II listed hotel is home to 38 luxury bedrooms with state-of-the-art technology, a mini spa and treatment rooms, conference rooms, residents' bar, private dining leading from the 80-cover fine dining restaurant in the grandeur of a ballroom, and the exclusive Chef's table experience, the first of its kind in the area. }} * {{sleep | name=Leonardo Hotel | alt=formerly Jurys Inn | url=https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/derby | email=Derby@leonardohotels.com | address=King Street | lat=52.926911 | long=-1.477552 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 621000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2022-12-18 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Riverlights | url=http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/derby/dbyrl/hoteldetail | email= | address=Morledge | lat=52.921867 | long=-1.473028 | directions= | phone=+44 871 423 4917 (premium rate) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mickleover Court Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.derbymickleoverhotel.co.uk/ | email= | address=Etwall Road | lat=52.901551 | long=-1.55071 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 521234 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Menzies Hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Best Western The Stuart Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.aghotels.co.uk/the-stuart-hotel/ | email=thestuart01@gmail.com | address=119 London Road, DE1 2QR | lat=52.91614 | long=-1.46842 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 340 633 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-05-09 | content=Single and double rooms, executive double rooms and junior suites. }} * {{sleep | name=Coach House | alt= | url=http://www.coachhousederby.com/ | email= | address=185A Duffield Rd, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1JB | lat=52.940 | long=-1.485 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 554423 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £70 | lastedit=2020-08-16 | content=Comfy welcoming B&B in former mill village. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=The Cow at Dalbury | alt= | url= | email= | address=The Green, Dalbury DE6 5BE | lat=52.932 | long=-1.608 | directions= | phone=+44 1332 824297 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £140 | lastedit=2021-05-30 | content=Gastropub with rooms on the village green. }} == Connect == As of March 2024, Derby and its approach roads have 5G from all UK carriers. ==Go next== [http://tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/w/poimap2.php?lat=52.92091&lon=-1.47560&zoom=10&layer=OD&lang=en&name=Derby Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby] *[[Ashbourne]] — market town in attractive location near Dovedale and the Tissington Trail *[[Buxton]] and [[Peak District|The Peak District]] — one of the major national parks in the UK, a beautiful area for hillwalking, mountain biking, camping, climbing etc. *Carsington Water for a number of water-based leisure activities, between [[Wirksworth]] and [[Ashbourne]] *[[Cromford]], part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. *[[Matlock|Matlock Bath]] — around 45 minutes north up the A6 or Derwent Valley rail line, this spa town resembles a seaside town without the sea, due to the number of fish & chip shops and amusement arcades. Nightly illuminations each autumn. Very popular with motorcyclists. *[[Nottingham]] — home of the legend of Robin Hood, nowadays a popular destination for 'city breaks' thanks to its shopping and entertainment attractions. *[[Sheffield]] — large city world-renowned for its steel industry and to another extent its cultural achievements, particularly in the area of popular music. *[[Wirksworth]] — historic market town *Discover some of the small villages south of the city such as [[Melbourne (Derbyshire)|Melbourne]] and [[Shardlow]]. Maybe try a pint in a country pub. {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M1.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Sheffield]] | minorl1=[[Mansfield_(England)|Mansfield]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[East Midlands Airport]] | majorr1=[[Leicester]] | image2=UK_road_A6.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Peak District]] | minorl2=[[Belper]] | directionr2=SE | minorr2=[[Shardlow]] | majorr2=[[East Midlands Airport]] | image3=UK_road_A38.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionl3=SW | majorl3=[[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] | minorl3=[[Burton-upon-Trent]] | directionr3=N | minorr3=[[Ripley (Derbyshire)|Ripley]] | majorr3=[[Mansfield (England)|Mansfield]] | image4=UK_road_A50.svg | imagesize4=40 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Stoke-on-Trent]] | minorl4=[[Uttoxeter]] | directionr4=E | minorr4= | majorr4=merges with [[Image:UK-Motorway-M1.svg|40px]] until [[Leicester]] | image5=UK_road_A52.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Leek]] | minorl5=[[Ashbourne]] | directionr5=E | minorr5=[[Beeston]] | majorr5=[[Nottingham]] | caption5=Brian Clough Way }} {{guidecity}} {{IsPartOf|Derbyshire}} {{geo|52.92091|-1.47560|zoom=14}} jtixgbzp8r4aom55d8gabr5lj8lm2dl 0 9516 5289049 4692875 2026-06-07T13:23:33Z ~2026-33692-46 2419583 /* Sleep */ Updated listing for Island View Efficiency Cottage 5289049 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} [[File:Dildo harbour in late afternoon panorama 2016 DSC00598e.jpg|Dildo harbour|right|thumb]] '''Dildo''' is a town of 803 people (2021) by Trinity Bay, on the Avalon peninsula in [[Newfoundland]] in the province of [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]]. It offers some picturesque scenery. Its [[places with unusual names|unusual name]] has attracted some attention and it is thought that it may derive from a place name in [[Spain]] or [[Portugal]]. The people of Dildo are called ''Dildoians''. ==Understand== The place name "Dildo" is attested in this area since at least 1711, though how this came to be is unknown. The name, then written as "Dildoe", was first applied to Dildo Island, offshore from the present-day town of Dildo. This use was recorded in 1711 and 1775, and the name was thereafter applied to the Dildo Arm of Trinity Bay and other local physical features. Social scientist William Baillie Hamilton notes that [[Voyages of James Cook|Captain James Cook]] and his assistant Michael Lane, who mapped Newfoundland in the 1760s, often displayed a sense of humour in the place names they chose, and were not above selecting names that might offend over-sensitive readers. Regardless of the origin, the name has brought the town of Dildo a measure of notoriety. In the 20th century there were several campaigns to change the name, though all failed. ===History=== The Dildo area has a long history, going as far back as 2000 BC when Maritime Archaic aboriginal people resided at Anderson's Cove. By 700 AD, people of the Dorset culture inhabited Dildo Island. In 1613, Henry Crout, whilst sailing up Dildo Arm, came in contact with the Beothuks, who were residing on Dildo Island at this time. He traded with them and left gifts. The town of Dildo was founded in the late 18th century and settled to exploit the abundance of marine resources such as fish (mostly cod), whales and seals. ==Get in== Dildo is on Route 80, approximately 15 km from the [[Trans-Canada Highway]]. From St. John's it is about a 50 minute drive. Take the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) as far as Exit #28 where you turn on to Route 80. The town of Dildo is signposted 8 km down Route 80. Buses connect the town to [[St. John's]]. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} Where Dildo is a small community the only method of transportation is one you bring yourself! So get out and smell the salt air as you walk along the water front enjoying the beautiful view. ==See== Dildo is well known for its own island, Dildo Island. There are adventure tours that run there daily during the summer. The Island boasts a huge archaeological dig, studying both the Beothic Indians and the Dorset Eskimos. ==Do== [[Image:Dildo is that-a-way (27882165516).jpg|thumb|right]] To begin with, giggle at the name. After that, some '''whale watching''' might be in order. * {{do | name=Historic Dildo Days Celebration | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Aug | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-07-09 | content= }} * {{do | name=Dildo Island Adventure Tours | alt= | url=http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/PlanYourTrip/Detail/10557613 | email= | address=Route 80, Dildo Marina, Dildo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 709 582-2988 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May 1-Oct 1 | price= | content="Heritage Explorer" whale-watching ship, local guide on board; view icebergs, dolphins, nesting bald eagles, seabirds and historic Dildo Island. }} <!-- dildoislandtours.com domain does not resolve --> ==Buy== <!-- dildosouvenirs.com domain has been cybersquatted, status otherwise unknown --> <!-- Coming Soon! Dildo Mercantile and Antique Shoppe Fall 2008 --> ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Dildo Dory Grill | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Dildo-Dory-Grill-11985745546/ | email= | address=9 Front Road | lat=47.5694496 | long=-53.5654947 | directions= | phone=+1 709 582-3776 | tollfree= | fax=+1 709 582-3194 | hours= | price= | content=Waterfront dining, chicken, seafood, steak. }} * {{eat | name=Fran's Kitchen | url= | email= | address=Dildo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 709 582-3726 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A good home-cooked meal in a cosy atmosphere. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Dildo Brewing Company &amp; Museum | alt= | url=https://mobile.twitter.com/DildoBrewingCo | email=dildobrewingcompany@gmail.com | address=1 Front Road, Dildo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= A five-barrel capacity microbrewery and tap room (established 2018). Beer made with all natural ingredients (water, malted barley, hops and yeast) with no added preservatives or pasteurization. A museum of the operation is attached. }} * {{drink | name=Blue Whale Lounge | url= | email= | address=8 Main St, South Dildo | lat=47.512364 | long=-53.5621731 | directions= | phone=+1 709 582-3123 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-2AM | price= | content=Where many in the area retire after a long weekend, also home of Mudders takeout. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Inn By The Bay | alt= | url=http://www.dildoinns.com | email= | address=80 Front Road | lat=47.5675508 | long=-53.5573679 | directions= | phone=+1 709 582-3170 | tollfree=+1-888-339-7829 | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content=The inn's oceanside Verandah Dining Room serves a candlelit four course fixed-price dinner nightly. No pets, no smoking. }} * {{sleep | name=George House Heritage Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://www.georgehousebnb.com | email= | address=80 Front Road | lat=47.5675508 | long=-53.5573679 | directions= | phone=+1 709 582-3170 | tollfree=+1-855-582-2167 | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Island View Efficiency Cottage | alt= | url=http://www.dildocottages.com | email= | address=Hwy 80, Broad Cove | lat=47.543346 | long=-53.550587 | directions= | phone=+1 709 582-2230 or +1 709 682-7316 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=One three-bedroom cottage and three two-bedroom efficiency units. Satellite TV, stereo, broadband Internet. }} ==Nearby== *{{see | name=Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador | url=http://www.woodenboatnl.com | email= | address=273 Main Rd, Winterton | lat= | long= | directions=57 km N of Dildo on Route 80 | phone = +1 709-583-2044 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jul 8-Sep 8: W-aSu 10AM-5PM | price=$7 | lastedit=2020-07-26 | content=Archives, conserves, and exhibits local wooden boat history and its contribution to the province's economy and way of life. }} ==Go next== * [[Bonavista]] * [[St John's]] and the Avalon Peninsula {{usablecity}} {{geo|47.564444|-53.549167|zoom=auto}} {{isPartOf|Eastern_Newfoundland}} b2ovcu1j79rr3t3dbd18pk9iaoufpt1 0 9575 5289374 5287821 2026-06-08T09:14:42Z SpamHunters 2207375 /* Other hotels */ 5289374 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disneyland Paris banner.jpg}} '''Disneyland Paris''' is a major theme park resort in the [[Paris]] suburb of [[Marne-la-Vallée]]. It is the Disney Company's flagship European resort and has two theme parks, seven hotels and an entertainement district. ==Understand== :"To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Once upon a time, a master storyteller, Walt Disney, inspired by Europe's best loved tales, used his own special gifts to share them with the world. He envisioned a Magic Kingdom where these stories would come to life, and called it Disneyland. Now his dream returns to the land that inspired it. Euro Disneyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration for all the world." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, April 1, 1992</small> :"To all who enter the studio of dreams, welcome. Walt Disney Studios is dedicated to our timeless fascination and affection for cinema and television. Here we celebrate the art and the artistry of storytellers from Europe and around the world who create the magic. May this special place stir our own memories of the past, and our dreams of the future." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, March 16, 2002</small> The Disneyland Paris Resort opened on April 12, 1992. It was the first Disney resort in Europe and the second international park after [[Tokyo Disneyland]] in 1983. The resort consists of two theme parks, seven hotels and a shopping/entertainment complex. * '''Disneyland Park''' is the main draw and the first to open. It is considered one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world and had 10 million visitors in 2025, the most of any tourist attraction in Europe. If you have only one available day to visit it is recommended to spend it in Disneyland Park. * '''Disney Adventure World''' is the second park and originally opened as '''Walt Disney Studios''' on 16 March 2002. Despite being quite underwhelming at first, it has turned the corner since then capturing much of the magic of its sister park next door, but is still considered a "secondary" destination. * '''Disney Village''' is a themed shopping and entertainment complex with restaurants, bars, shows, and a cinema. ==== When to visit ==== Disneyland Paris is an excellent destination year-round with many festivals and seasonal offerings like Disney's Halloween Festival and Disney's Enchanted Christmas. The main factors to consider when visiting are ''prices'' and ''crowds.'' The parks get quite crowded on weekends (mostly Saturdays), July and August, French school holidays and Christmas week which is the busiest time of the year. High crowds mean longer lines to enter the park and for rides, shows and restaurants, as well as higher ticket and hotel prices. You can visit during the off seasons (January - March and most of autumn) but keep in mind that during these times the parks usually have shorter opening hours and some rides may be under refurbishment. Ticket and hotel prices are ''variable'': they fluctuate in accordance to demand and crowds. 1 Day - 1 Park tickets usually start from around {{EUR|75}} but it is always best to check the Disneyland Paris [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ website] for up-to-date prices and information on the day of your visit. ===Visitor information === * [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ Disneyland Paris] website == Get in == === By plane === Disneyland Resort Paris is connected to both [http://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/flights international airports in Paris]. From '''[[Charles de Gaulle International Airport]]''', ({{IATA|CDG}}), the most direct option is [http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers SNCF] operated high-speed trains (TGV) that depart from Terminal 2. The trip takes about 10 minutes and a one-way ticket costs {{EUR|32}}. Alternatively you can get the RER B suburban line, transfer to the RER A Line at Châtelet–Les Halles get off at the '''Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy''' station which is located right at the entrance. *Some TGV notes: ** Availability: The TGV has limited seats, so book the ticket in advance. You can do it online, in the ticket machines or in an SNCF office. Sometimes tickets may be terminated both online and in the ticket machines but you can still buy them in the SNCF ticket office. ** Ticket machines: Most of them accept only credit card payments. Few of them accept cash, but only using small cut banknotes ({{EUR|5}}/{{EUR|10}}/{{EUR|20}}). ** Online payment: After buying a TGV ticket online, you will have to validate it in a ticket machine at the station. The validation requires your credit card used for that transaction, and its PIN. This is crucial, because of technical reasons the confirmation must be done automatically in a ticket machine and can't be done manually by TGV office operators, so e.g. don't forget your credit card and its PIN. From [[Paris Orly Airport|Orly International Airport]] you can take Metro Line 14 and transfer to the RER A at the Gare de Lyon station. The journey takes about one hour. There is also a daily shuttle service from both airports to the resort, the '''[https://magicalshuttle.co.uk/ Magical Shuttle]'''. Tickets cost {{EUR|24}} for adults and kids over 12 and {{EUR|11}} for kids aged 3-11. Under 3s travel for free. The journey takes about one hour and the shuttles run until 7-8pm. === By car === Getting to the resort by car is very easy. The highway system of France is extensive. Disneyland is located just off junction 14 of the '''A4 (E50)''', about 35 km east of Paris (Porte de Bercy). The highway (''autoroute'') is tolled and quite expensive. ====Coming from the United Kingdom==== Travel times to Disneyland Paris can vary depending on how you enter the country, but on average from Calais you can expect a journey time of around 3 hours. === By train === The best way to reach Disneyland Paris, which has its own railway station, is by train: they are reliable and run frequently. The name of the station is '''Marne-la-Vallée Chessy'''. ====From Paris==== '''RER A''' runs from central [[Paris]] to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, with frequent trains taking 35 min for the journey. A Paris Metro ticket is valid on RER only for travel within Zone 1 (Disneyland Resort Paris is in Zone 5). If you use a Paris Visite, Mobilis or Navigo pass, make sure that it reads ''Zones 1-5'' and not ''Zones 1-3''. The seven main rail terminals in central Paris, the trains that serve them, and directions from them to RER A are explained in the chart below. All of them are served by the Metro and/or RER. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Station !! Services !! Directions to RER A4 |- | Gare du Nord || Thalys<br/>Eurostar<br/>TGV<br/>Transilien Paris-Nord<br/>TER Picardie || RER B or D to Chatelet Les-Halles |- | Gare de l'Est || TGV<br/>ICE<br/>TER Champagne-Ardenne<br/>Transilien Paris-Est || Paris Metro Line 4 to Les Halles |- | Gare Saint-Lazare || 23 Transilien lines<br/>4 Grandes Lignes lines || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare de Lyon || 4 Transilien lines<br/>3 Grandes Lignes lines<br/>TGV || Served by RER A |- | Gare de Bercy || TER Bourgogne<br/>Auto trains || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare d'Austerlitz || Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse main line<br/> || Walk to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare Montparnasse || TGV<br/>TER Centre<br/>TER Basse Normandie || Paris Metro Line 4 to Chatelet<br/>or Line 6 to Nation |} ====From elsewhere ==== Marne-la-Vallée Chessy is served by several '''TGV''' (high-speed train) lines from destinations across France such as [[Lyon]], [[Marseille]], [[Bordeaux]], [[Nantes]], [[Lille]] and [[Strasbourg]]. The station is also the hub for the '''[https://ventes.ouigo.com/ Ouigo]''' network of low-cost TGVs. You can still travel by train from the '''UK''', changing from Eurostar onto the domestic network in either Lille or Paris. Most international railways linking Paris with other countries arrive in central Paris: see the chart above. === By bus === The '''Disneyland Paris Express''' '''[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tours/disneyland-paris-express/ Shuttle]''' service provides a same-day return trip to Disneyland Paris from 5 locations in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, Opera, Chatelet, Gare du Nord and Tour Montparnasse. It departs between 8-9am (depending on the location) and leaves Disneyland at 8pm. ==Tickets== Visiting Disneyland Paris is about as expensive as visiting any of the other Disney parks around the world. There are two types of tickets sold. The '''1 Day 1 Park Ticket''' allows you to visit ''only one'' of the two parks for a full day. There are 1 day tickets with a specified date and 1 day tickets with a flexible date (valid for a year); the former are cheaper. The '''Park Hopper''' tickets allow you to visit ''both'' parks on the same day and are available from 1-4 days. The 4-Day Park Hopper ticket is the most economical deal; the ticket price ''per day'' is the lowest. Disney implements dynamic pricing which means that tickets will be cheaper during the off-season and more expensive when the parks are busier and on weekends. The cheapest 1 day tickets usually start at {{EUR|60}} (12+) and {{EUR|55}} (3-11). These are the prices per the official [https://tickets.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tickets?vpg=1 website] for summer 2026: {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Online Prices''' |- ! rowspan=2 | Days ! ages 3-11 !ages 12+ |- ! Total ! Total |- | 1 Day 1 Park Ticket || {{EUR|75-95}}|| {{EUR|85-100}} |- | 1 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|115-130}}|| {{EUR|120-135}} |- | 2 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|200-230}}|| {{EUR|220-250}} |- | 3 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|240-280}}|| {{EUR|260-300}} |- | 4 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|320-380}}|| {{EUR|340-400}} |} Children aged 0-2 are admitted for free. Also worth searching for are the hotel+ticket packages available. These packages offer tickets with unlimited access to both parks for every day of your visit and a somewhat reduced price for the on-site hotels. Staying at a hotel also includes perks like the Extra Magic Time which is more thoroughly discussed in the See & Do section. Disneyland Paris has multiple websites following the same format but sometimes with different prices. For example the German version of the website might have cheaper tickets than the English or French versions. This can be beneficial if you are planning on visiting as cheaply as possible. === Premier Access === '''Disney Premier Access''' is paid skip-the-line option that allows visitors to bypass the regular standby line in 18 rides. There are two options available: * The '''''ultimate''''' option allows priority access to all 18 rides only once. * The '''''one''''' option can be paid for each ride individually only once. You need to be inside the parks to use this option. Prices for both versions are not standard and depend on the crowds are and how popular each ride is (for the ''one'' option). == Get around == {{Mapframe|48.872234|2.775808|zoom=16}} Once you get inside the resort the main mode of transportation will be walking. The park entrances are approximately 5 minutes away from each other and the Disney Village. Most of the hotels are within a 15-minute walking distance with only Hotel Santa Fe being 20 minutes away. Other modes of transportation are the Disneyland Railroad and the free shuttles that carry guests staying in the hotels to the entrance of the Disney Village and the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy train station (both function as the entrances to the parks as well). The Disneyland Railroad circles Disneyland Park with stops in Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. The railroad is ''not'' available for guests without a park ticket. ===Accessibility=== Wheelchair accessibility is very good, and there are very few areas that have the usual obstacles, such as confined stairs, that make access impossible. A very good system of disabled access for most rides is in place, but for safety and evacuation reasons, some attractions still require that the rider be able to walk or climb a ladder. It is a good idea to get a disability pass from the Information Center on arrival at the park; doing so makes it easier for staff to identify and assist disabled visitors. The pass will not grant a disabled person the right to jump the queue, but it does allow assisted access to rides via the exit gates rather than the more restrictive entrance gates. == See & Do == Before diving into what each theme park has to offer there are several things that may affect a tourist's experience: # The '''Extra Magic Time''' allow people staying in the on-site hotels to enter the parks and select rides one hour before the official opening. Notable rides that are open during this time are Hyperspace Mountain, Big Thunder Mountains, Peter Pan's Flight, Crush's Coaster and Ratatouille Adventure. # '''Single Rider''' is a separate queue that exists for some rides, where the people waiting fill the empty seats on the vehicles. It usually has much lower wait times than the regular queue but your party will be separated. # '''Baby Switch''' is a system for parents whose children do not meet the height requirements of certain rides. Both parents can enter the queue and then one can sit with the child while the other one goes on the ride. When the first one returns the second parent goes directly into the ride without having to queue all over again. '''Disney characters''' are scattered throughout the parks. Except for those with their exclusive meet and greets like Mickey Mouse, the Star Wars characters and the Princesses in Fantasyland, all the other characters do not have a set schedule of appearing and are either found near their respective rides and lands or wandering about the park. Some may only appear on special occasions and not everyone appears in the park every day. Some characters can be found both at Disneyland and Adventure World. The lines for meet n' greets may close quickly once the characters appear and except Mickey Mouse and the Princesses no other characters have set times of appearance. In general however, all of them will usually appear at any time between 10:00 and 15:00 before the main parade. ''The wait times and advice given for some rides may not always be accurate and are highly dependent on crowd levels when you visit.'' === Disneyland Park === The main draw of the resort, Disneyland Park and is considered to be the most beautiful disneyland-style park in the world with its very rich and elegant theming. With 21 rides, multiple stage shows, a parade and a nighttime fireworks display, there more than enough here to keep both the young and the old occupied for a full day. The park has a circular shape and consists of five thematic "lands" that are connected to the central plaza, where the castle is located. ==== Main Street U.S.A. ==== The first land guests encounter, Main Street U.S.A. is a cobblestoned street that connects the small entry square, called ''Town Square'', to the central plaza and Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is themed after an early 20th-century American town, just like Walt Disney's hometown, and its main draws are the multiple restaurants and shops. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' — The Disneyland Railroad is a relaxing ride aboard four steampunk trains that start from Main Street and do a 20-minute circle of the park with stops at every land except Adventureland. It is mainly a mode of transportation but also has some very good scenery and offers unique views on some rides like Pirates of the Caribbean. There is also a diorama between the Main Street and Frontierland stations where riders can see into the Grand Canyon! * '''Main Street Vehicles''' — Unique vintage vehicles that go up and down Main Street and guests can hop on to any of them. They include a turn-of-the century fire truck, a double decker omnibus, a Cadilac limousine and a Mercer. * '''Horse-Drawn Streetcars''' — Horse-drawn streetcars with same function as the Main Street vehicles. * '''Shops''' — There are 12 shops on Main Street that sell all kinds of Disney-themed merchandise. The most popular and largest one is '''Emporium''' an early 20th-century department store that sells costumes, toys, pins and much more. Other well-known shops are '''Flora's Unique Boutique''' (a Parisian-themed photography store), '''Plaza East & West Boutiques''' (sells a lot of Disneyland Paris souvenirs), '''Lilly's Boutique''' (with tablewear and decorative products) and the '''Boardwalk Candy Palace''' (with, you guessed it, lots of candy). You can even get a haircut at '''Dapper Dan's Haircuts'''! * '''Liberty and Discovery Arcades''' — Two covered walkways running parallel to the east and west of Main Street. They are themed to the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Arcade) and the inventors of the 19th century (Discovery Arcade). ==== Fantasyland ==== Probably the most recognizable place in the park, Fantasyland is located directly behind the Sleeping Beauty Castle and is the largest land in the park with many of the classic Disney rides. It is themed after a European fairytale village and is home to many iconic Disney characters like Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Snow White. All of the Disney princesses can also be found here either walking around or in their exclusive meet n' greets. ''Fantasyland may close earlier than the rest of the park for the firework show.'' * '''Sleeping Beauty Castle''' — The undeniable icon of Disneyland Paris, the pink-painted castle with its blue spires towers at over 50 m (167 feet) tall and can be seen from almost everywhere in the resort. It is inspired by the ''Neuschwanstein Castle'' in Germany which Walt Disney is said to have loved when he saw for the first time. Inside the castle is '''La Gallerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant''' (The Sleeping Beauty Gallery), a walkthrough attraction that retells the story of Sleeping Beauty through illustrated books, tapestries and stained glass windows. There is also '''La Taniere du Dragon''' (The Dragon Cave), an atmospheric cave under the castle with an impressive animatronic dragon. * '''Peter Pan's Flight''' (Premier Access) — One Disney's most iconic and famous rides, the small pirate ships take flight with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell above nighttime lights of London to Neverland where you will see Indians, mermaids and of course Captain Hook and his crew. The feeling of flying is achieved by holding the ships from a rail in the ceiling instead of the ground. It is a truly beautiful and unmissable ride that will surely evoke nostalgia on adults as well. The ride is very popular with long queues. If you are going in high season better visit early in the morning, late afternoon or with Premier Access. * '''It's A Small World''' — Jokingly called "happiest cruise on earth", this ride is another disney classic where this time you board boats and set sail through colorful, sometimes cliche, displays celebrating different countries and cultures from around the world. It has pacifist, anti-racism message and there is a large number of small animatronic dolls in every scene, meant to symbolize the children of the world. Rarely has a wait above 30 minutes due to its large capacity. * '''Princess Pavillion''' — The Princess Pavillion is located next to It's A Small World and where you can meet the Disney princesses. The princess cast is not always the same but the most common princesses are Cinderella, Aurora, Belle and Ariel. The Pavillion has the ''longest'' ''lines'' in the park and the wait to meet the princesses can sometimes exceed ''two hours''. If it's a priority better visit at opening (opens at 10:00) or before closing (it's usually closed by mid-afternoon). * '''Meet Mickey Mouse''' — In a small theater next to Peter Pan's Flight, guests can head backstage to meet and chat with the world's most famous mouse! Just like the Princess Pavillion it is very popular. * '''Blanche Neige et Les Sept Nains''' — A standard dark ride that retells the story of Snow White and how she met the seven dwarves and escaped from the evil witch. ''The ride has some scary scenes like a dungeon with hanging skeletons that may frighten younger children.'' * '''Les Voyages de Pinocchio''' — Another old dark ride next to Snow White, this one goes through the classic story of Pinocchio. ''Also leans into the scarier aspect of the film and may frighten younger children.'' * '''Casey Jr Circus Train''' — A charming experience on board a small train that goes on a tour around miniatures from fairytales like Rapunzel's Tower from ''Tangled'', Prince Eric's Castle from the ''Little Mermaid'' and Arendelle from ''Frozen''. Opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Le Pays des Contes Fees''' — The ride follows the same layout as Casey Jr, though this time guests are on boats with narrators and can get closer to the miniatures. Songs from the movies will be played on the boat when it's close. Also opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Dumbo the Flying Elephant''' — The iconic spinner ride where you can board small elephants and spin above Fantasyland. You can also control how high your elephant is going through a lever on the vehicle. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. If you intend to ride it visit early or late as it can build a fairly long line (30-60 minutes) from mid-morning to the afternoon. * '''Mad Hatter's Teacups''' — Another classic spinning ride this time with teacups that spin around themselves, themed after Mad Hatter from ''Alice in Wonderland''. For people prone to motion sickness, the spinning of the teacups is controllable by the riders but some spinning is unavoidable. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. * '''Alice's Curious Labyrinth''' — An enjoyable maze themed after Alice in Wonderland. 21 characters from the film appear here including Alice herself and, sometimes there is a meet-and-greet with the Red Queen. Head up the queen's castle for some amazing views. ==== Adventureland ==== In the north-west corner of the park resides Adventureland. A tropical-themed area with heavy Arabian and Asian influences and a small island in the middle, the land is dedicated to the more adventurous characters such as Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones and Aladdin and their many stories. * '''Pirates of the Caribbean''' (Premier Access) — In the Pirates of the Caribbean guests board boats and go on a journey through the beautifully crafted, 17th-century world of Captain Jack Sparrow passing by Dead Man's Cove and Isla de la Muerta. The ride is also home to a lot of the famous characters from the movies (which were inspired by this ride) like Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones. It is an unmissable experience that is fun for all ages. Despite its popularity, Pirates of the Caribbean rarely has very high lines due to its high capacity. The queue is set inside a very detailed and imposing castle. * '''Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril''' (1.40m height requirement, Premier Access) — The other ride in Adventureland, an outdoor rollercoaster in an ancient jungle temple (the ''Temple of Peril'') that is, vaguely, themed to Indiana Jones. It is generally a hit or miss but nevertheless a fun experience. Also a popular ride so expect 30- to 45-minute waits in the afternoon. Ride it earlier or later in the day, with Premier Access or via Single Rider. (''The coaster has a full loop and can be rough on some parts for people with back problems).'' * '''Adventure Isle''' {{Emdash}} The small island in the middle of Adventureland has 3 attractions: '''La Cabane des Robinson''' (a large treehouse themed to the Robinson Family), the '''Pirate Galleon''' (a small pirate ship with interactive exhibits surrounded by a beach) and '''Skull Rock''' (inspired by the one in Peter Pan). It is one of the best places to let kids play in the park. * '''Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A walkthrough exhibit with miniature scenes retelling the story of Aladdin. ==== Frontierland ==== Situated on the southwest corner of the park, Frontierland is themed after the wild west. It is based on the fictional city of <nowiki>''Thunder Mesa''</nowiki>, an American mining town of the late 19th century around Big Thunder Mountain. * '''Big Thunder Mountain''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The famed orange mountain is situated inside the land's lake and can be seen from across the park. It's a minecart rollercoaster that dives below the river, then emerging and zig-zagging around the very well-themed mountain and then diving again to emerge back in Thunder Mesa (the ride's entrance is not on the mountain itself). The coaster is a must-do as it is thrilling but also family-friendly. Big Thunder Mountain is the ''most popular'' ride in the park frequently posting 1-2 hour waits. Better experienced around park opening, with Premier Access, Single Rider or at night (the ambience of the mountain at night cannot be understated). * '''Phantom Manor''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} This classic ride is Disneyland Paris' version of the ''Haunted Mansion'' found in other Disney parks. Tucked away in a dilapidated brown manor, guests board two-person omnimovers (a continuously loading ride system) and go for slow tour inside the hallways, rooms and gardens of the house discovering its story and seeing all the ghosts that now call it home. The ride is not really scary but younger children may be frightened by a few scenes. Doesn't usually have long lines. * '''Thunder Mesa Riverboad Landing''' {{Emdash}} A leisurely experience on board two large, 19th-century paddle-steamer boats called Mark Twain and Molly Brown, that do a 15-minute circle of the river around Big Thunder Mountain. The cruise is especially beautiful in the afternoon and at sunset. * '''Frontierland Playground''' {{Emdash}} A kids playground themed after the indian village from Pocahontas. * '''Rustler Roundup Shootin' Gallery''' {{Emdash}} A shooting arcade with interactive moving targets. *'''The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands''' {{Emdash}} An impressive and critically-acclaimed musical show in the Frontierland Theater. It plays multiple times every day and lasts 30 minutes. You can book seats in advance via the website, app, telephone or at City Hall on Main Street. ==== Discoveryland ==== The equivalent of the ''Tomorrowland'' found in other disney parks, Discoveryland is an idealized vision of tomorrow as imagined by European thinkers and explorers like Leonardo da Vinci, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, with its retro-futuristic buildings and bright blue/brown colors. * '''Hyperspace Mountain''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The highlight of the area and one of the highlights of the park as a whole, Hyperspace Mountain is a large circular pyramid building located at the land's center. It houses an indoor rollercoaster that is now themed after the Star Wars franchise, taking the place of the original Space Mountain, where guests are launched on to high speed journey across the galaxy and see the battles between the Empire and the Resistance. An absolute must-do ride, be warned however that the coaster takes place in darkness and has 3 inversions so it may be rough for some people. Very popular ride with frequent queues in the vicinity of 1 hour, it is better experienced in the morning, at night or via Premier Access and Single Rider. * '''Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} An interactive shooter dark ride themed after Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Guests shoot lasers from the guns on their vehicles at targets with the ''Z'' insignia throughout the ride, competing with each other about who gets the highest score. It's a really fun experience and many people ride it more than once trying to beat each other. At the end is the ''Star Command'' rank where everyone is given a rank based on their scores. Also a very popular ride. * '''Star Tours: The Adventures Continue''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Another Star Wars ride in the back of the land. This time it's a 3D-motion simulator (meaning that the vehicle also simulates movement seen on the screen) where guests board a spaceship and go on voyage with C-3PO in the world of Star Wars. The ride has more than 60 randomised stories and scenes based on all the Star Wars movies and series so that every experience is completely unique. Not as popular as the previous rides. Its queue is also fun to wait as it is built as an intergalactic space station with talking robots. * '''Autopia''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A car-driving attraction where you can board 1950s futuristic cars and go for a 5-6 minute drive. Riders can change only the speed of the car not its direction. It's especially fun for young children that can't drive but can be skipped otherwise. Always has short lines except on the busiest of days. * '''Orbitron''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A spinner ride similar to Dumbo in Fantasyland but this time you board small spaceships and the height that your vehicle reaches is controllable by the riders. * '''Les Mysteres du Nautilus''' {{Emdash}} A nice walkthrough attraction in the land's lagoon where you go down an ''actual'' submarine themed after the Nautilus from the ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea''. * '''Mickey's Philharmagic''' {{Emdash}} A 12-minute, 4D show where Donald Duck leads a digital orchestra that plays famous songs from disney movies like ''Be Our Guest'', ''You Can Fly'' and ''A Whole New World''. ==== Shows and parades ==== * As of May 2025, the nighttime spectacular for the park is '''Disney Tales of Magic'''. This immersive show celebrates the magic we carry within all of us. Projections on the castle and on the buildings of Main Street feature iconic moments from various Disney and Pixar movies, joined by fireworks, high-powered searchlights that light up the night sky, lasers, and drones above the castle. Shows take place nightly. * As of May 2025, there is no parade in this park. === Disney Adventure World === The resort's second theme park opened on March 16, 2002 and is themed after the world of Hollywood, Pixar and Marvel. Originally considered a very subpar theme park, it is now home to some excellent rides and shows. It is also undergoing a multi-phase refurbishment and expansion expected to be completed from early 2025 to 2026. If you are visiting the theme park before this time expect to see a lot of construction and closed-off areas. ==== World Premiere ==== Step inside the park via the entrance plaza and make your way into the new World Premiere, an indoor homage to old Hollywood filled by art decor architecture, shopping, and dining. This serves as the gateway to the rest of the park, a kind of indoor version of Main Street transported to Old Hollywood. ==== Production Courtyard ==== A small land that acts as the park's main plaza, Production Courtyard has two shows and the iconic Tower of Terror. * '''Twilight Zone Tower of Terror''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The park's icon and tallest building, the Tower of Terror is themed after the Hollywood Tower Hotel from the 1960s TV series ''The Twilight Zone''. Guests enter the hotel to see the ride's preshow explaining how the hotel became cursed before boarding an elevator where they are visited by its ghosts. The elevator functions as drop tower launching and dropping riders on board multiple times inside the hotel (with some great views up top). The ride may be intense for some people. Very popular ride that can reach an hour worth of wait, plan to head here in the morning, late afternoon. * '''Disney Junior Dream Factory''' {{Emdash}} A 20-minute live show in a steampunk factory setting where famous Disney characters sing and dance. * '''Stitch Live''' {{Emdash}} A show where a digital Stitch appears on a screen and, with the help of computers, interacts and talks with guests ==== Toon Studio ==== A a very small land nestled between Production Courtyard and the World of Pixar. It has two attractions. * '''Magic Carpets of Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A spinning flat ride, like Dumbo and Orbitron at Disneyland Park, but instead of elephants and spaceships this time riders are on magic carpets in front of Arabian-themed painted backdrop. Good for young children. * '''Animation Academy''' {{Emdash}} A themed gift shop. ==== World of Pixar ==== [[File:Toon Studio Ratatouille area.jpg|thumb|270x270px|The Ratatouille area]] This land is dedicated all-things Pixar. Guests can visit rides and eat at restaurants inspired by famous Pixar movies like ''Cars, Finding Nemo, Toy Story and Ratatouille''. * '''Ratatouille: The Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} One of the two headliners of the land, Ratatouille: The Adventure is a 4D-dark ride where riders are "shrunk" to the size of a rat and travel through the world of Remy visiting the sewers, back alleys and Gusteau's Restaurant. It uses a mix of physical sets, and projection screens for a unique experience and it's fun for all ages. Very popular with all visitors the ride is best avoided from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, unless Premier Access is available (may sell out sometimes). * '''Crush's Coaster''' (''1.07 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The other major ride of the land, Crush's Coaster is an indoor, wild-mouse rollercoaster named after Crush from Finding Nemo. The 4-person, spinning turtle shells start calmly passing through a coral reef and an abandoned submarine, where you see Nemo and Bruce, before they start racing and spinning simulating the feeling of being in the East Australian Current. Crush's Coaster has by far the ''longest'' and ''most persistent'' lines in the park frequently staying at 60-90 minutes all day. Head there first thing in the morning or right before closing, or use Premier Access and Single Rider. ''(The ride is more intense than it seems and the spinning may affect guests with motion sickness).'' * '''Toy Story Playland''' {{Emdash}} A small mini-land geared towards children themed to the Toy Story movies with 3 attractions: '''RC Racer''', a halfpipe orange rollercoaster where you board the famous car from the movie (the only mildly-intense ride here), '''Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop''', a small drop ride with nice views and '''Slinky Dog Dash''', a tiny rollercoaster where the train is Slinky Dog. * '''Cars Road Trip''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A rethemed part of the now-closed Studio Tram Tour, it's a tram that wizzes through 3 scenes featuring characters from Pixar's ''Cars''. Generally considered a bad ride. * '''Cars Quatre Roues Rallye''' {{Emdash}} Another ''Cars'' attraction for young children, this time a flat ride with spinning cars. ==== Avengers Campus ==== The first land to open as part of the ongoing expansion, Avengers Campus is themed after the Marvel Superheroes and took the place of the former Hollywood Backlot. The land has two rides and many character meet-and-greets with the Marvel characters. * '''Avengers Assemble: Flight Force''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Set inside the ''Avengers Headquarters'', this is an indoor rollercoaster where guests ride through space with Iron Man and Captain Marvel as they fight the Kree. The queue is very detailed and has a preshow with an impressive Iron-Man animatronic. Keep in mind that the rollercoaster is fast, takes place mostly in darkness and has multiple inversions. Waits above 40-45 minutes rare. * '''Spiderman W.E.B. Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} W.E.B. Adventure is an interactive shooter ride themed after Spiderman where guests shoot webs into moving targets, like Buzz Lightyear in Disneyland. Unlike Buzz Lightyear though there are only digital screens, riders now wear 3D glasses and shoot the webs with their hands. Very popular ride, it is usually clogged by crowds at midday and afternoon. * '''Shows and Meet n' Greets''' {{Emdash}} There are many small outdoor, interactive shows and meet n' greets with the superheroes throughout the land. They are not timed and happen randomly throughout the day. ==== Shows and parades ==== * Taking place in the Theatre of the Stars, '''Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland''' is a pop-rock extravaganza featuring a whole new interpretation of the classic story featuring elaborate stunts and many BMX bikes. ==Buy== If there is one thing you will never have a problem finding in Disneyland Paris it's stores. Various themed and general stores are spread liberally throughout the park, selling Disney merchandise and general memorabilia. They carry everything from pencils to books, from Indiana Jones fedora hats to Cinderella costumes. The sky is basically the limit on the money you can spend at Disneyland Paris: you can buy glass/crystal trinkets and sword replicas in the central castle. The main shopping area of Disneyland Paris is '''Main Street USA'''. The largest store at Walt Disney Studios Paris is '''Disney Studio 1''', which you will see straight ahead after you enter the park. '''Disney Village''' has a large collection of retailers, including a Disney Store. In addition almost every ride in the park has a gift shop that you pass through at the exit, selling memorabilia connected to it. Because of the sheer number of stores there is some variation in what they will stock. For example, a shop in Frontierland may sell different cuddly plush toys when compared to a store in Fantasyland. If you are after merchandise of a specific franchise or character then speak to a cast member. ===Pin-trading=== Pin-trading, while present, is not hyped as much as it is in the American parks. While you can still trade and buy pins and lanyards, you will find a smaller selection and fewer traders. The main pin-trading hub is the '''[https://www.dlptownsquare.com/guides/pin-trading/ Pueblo Trading Post]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' shop, found at the back of Frontierland next to the Pocahontas Indian Village play area. Except for special pin trading events, the shop is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only place in the entire park to buy Limited Edition or "mystery bag/box" pins, so if you're a pin fan then it's worth popping in for a look. There are also usually a few pin traders hanging around who are mostly happy to chat about pin-trading and collecting. ==Eat== Disneyland Paris sports many restaurants and bars that have mostly one thing in common: they're generally expensive, and in the parks themselves they're generally below average (with some exceptions). There are restaurants in every land. Vegan and vegetarian options are available in all restaurants. Takeaway food is easy to find thanks to the Disneyland Paris app. If you're not eating in your hotel then Disney Village offers better options, especially for lunch. Some are simple fast-food spots, others are quite fancy. * The cheapest food on the premises can be bought at McDonald's. Unsurprisingly, they are much more expensive than any average McDonald's. The McDonald's in Disney Village is the largest in France and can become insanely busy at lunchtime. * The primary place to eat, drink, shop and party is in the Disney Village, which contains some nicely-themed restaurants including King Ludwig's Castle, the very atmospheric Rainforest Café, and a nice steak house. * Perhaps the most interesting ambiance can be had in "Captain Jack's — Restaurant des Pirates" which is built inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Prices are steep, but the atmosphere is very nice. You can also look in on the ride itself which can be very entertaining. * There is the large shopping mall Val d'Europe located near the park (one stop west on RER A, also free parking is available). This may help if you are on a budget. * Bring something to drink into the park with you - if you're walking around for hours, especially when it's hot, you will need a lot of liquid to avoid dehydration spoiling your day. Don't forget that drinks at kiosks are very expensive. If you bring a reusable water bottle you can refill it at various free drinking fountains that are scattered throughout the parks. The tap water is perfectly safe to drink. * Some of the restaurants inside the parks close earlier than the rest of the park so always check before deciding where to eat. Alternatively, at a 5 min walk from the main entrance, you can eat at restaurants like Vapianos , Five guys, etc that provide a better value for money. ==Sleep== Disneyland Paris is home to 6 onsite hotels and one offsite property. They vary in theming and pricing and all except the Disneyland Hotel and Davy Crockett Ranch offer free shuttle services to the parks and the Disney Village. Hotel guests are also eligible for free parking and the Extra Magic Time, as referenced before, giving them one-hour early access to select rides in the parks. * The '''Disneyland Hotel (5*)''' is the resort's signature hotel. The instantly recognizable building is the most expensive and lavish of them all having received a fairytale retheme and offers exclusive experiences like princess meet n' greets and dining with characters like Belle or Cinderella. It is also in an ideal location right on the entrance of Disneyland, with great views of the firework show at night and 5 minutes away from Walt Disney Studios. * '''New York Art of Marvel (4*)''' is located on the upper side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a luxury hotel. It has a distinct New York feeling and has been rethemed to include Marvel characters with exclusive meet-and-greets. It has a swimming pool and is a 10 minute walking distance from the parks. * '''Newport Bay (4*)''' is located on the southern side of Lac Buena Vista and is also considered a luxury hotel. It has a nautical style decor with blue rooftops, a swimming pool and offers Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greets. 10-minute walk to the parks. * '''Sequoia Lodge (3*)''' is located on the eastern side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a moderate hotel. It has a beautiful national park theme with wooden brown buildings and lots of trees. It also offers Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets, a swimming pool and a bar with log fire. Also a 10-minute walk from the parks. * '''Hotel Cheyenne (2*)''' is located on Rue du Boeuf Agile and is a value hotel with a Wild West theme. It is the resort's largest hotel with multiple buildings creating a small "town". Hosts meet-and-greets with Woody and Jessie from Toy Story. 20-minute walk to the parks. * '''Hotel Santa Fe (2*)''' is located directly opposite Hotel Cheyenne and is also a value hotel and the cheapest. With the same small "town" feel and orange colored buildings, it has a Cars theme and hosts Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets. Also 20-minute walk to the parks. * The '''Davy Crockett Ranch''' is an offsite property situated 15 minutes' drive away. It is quite different from the other hotels and consists of separate motel style accommodation with cooking facilities. There is also a shop (open late), a swimming pool, horse rides and a petting zoo. There is no shuttle service to the parks. ''All of Disneyland Paris' hotels are generally '''expensive'''. The price for a room in Hotel Santa Fe, the cheapest, can easily run up to more than {{EUR|200}}/night. The luxury / moderate / value characterisations are made in comparison to the other on-site hotels and do not apply to the rest of Paris.'' === Other hotels === Except for the above there are many hotels around the resort mostly in Val d'Europe. Most of these offer transport to the park and have generally lower prices but they don't have a Disney theme and may not be part of special packages and perks provided for guests of the official Disney hotels. A special category are the 5 Disney Partner hotels: * '''Hotel L'Elysee Val D'Europe''' * '''Stay City Aparthotels Paris Marne-La-Vallee''' * '''Ki Space Hotel and Spa''' * '''Aparthotel Adagio Serris - Val D'Europe''' * '''B&B Hotel''' It is best not to limit yourself in Disney or Disney-affiliated hotels if you are travelling on a tight budget and planning to stay close to the resort, but expand your research to the entire Marne-La-Vallee area and the surrounding villages. Especially the villages of Torcy and Bussy-Saint-Georges, directly connected with Disneyland by the RER A, are popular options. ==Talk== Communication should not be an issue for English-speaking visitors. Although Disneyland Paris is mainly French as you'd expect, all menus and signs are also available in English and some in other languages. All Cast Members speak English; and as they are recruited from all over Europe, several of them speak more than three languages. If all else fails, your fellow park visitors are from all over Europe and around the world, so a bystander might be able to translate for you. Besides French, many signs are also written in English and sometimes German as they are the three most commonly used languages in Disneyland. ==Connect== ===Mail=== You can buy postcards and stamps at most shops in the park. Mailboxes exist in some central locations. Ask the shopkeepers about the postage required to your destination. ===Internet=== The park offers Wi-Fi access through the parks. Use the official Disneyland Paris app. ==Go next== *'''[http://www.valdeurope.fr/34-8717-Welcome-to-Val-d-Europe.php Val d'Europe]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the first stop from Marne-la-Vallee on RER A. Or visit the other Disneyland parks worldwide at: * [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Florida]]. * [[Disneyland Resort]] in [[California]]. * [[Tokyo Disney Resort]] in [[Japan]]. * [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] in [[Hong Kong]]. * [[Shanghai Disney Resort]] in [[China]] {{geo|48.868719|2.781800}} {{IsPartOf|Île-de-France}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Walt Disney World}} {{related|Disneyland}} {{related|Tokyo Disney Resort}} fd77zt4mn7qvhn1bgrep9t1ua4v09cr 5289375 5289374 2026-06-08T09:16:08Z SpamHunters 2207375 /* Talk */ 5289375 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disneyland Paris banner.jpg}} '''Disneyland Paris''' is a major theme park resort in the [[Paris]] suburb of [[Marne-la-Vallée]]. It is the Disney Company's flagship European resort and has two theme parks, seven hotels and an entertainement district. ==Understand== :"To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Once upon a time, a master storyteller, Walt Disney, inspired by Europe's best loved tales, used his own special gifts to share them with the world. He envisioned a Magic Kingdom where these stories would come to life, and called it Disneyland. Now his dream returns to the land that inspired it. Euro Disneyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration for all the world." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, April 1, 1992</small> :"To all who enter the studio of dreams, welcome. Walt Disney Studios is dedicated to our timeless fascination and affection for cinema and television. Here we celebrate the art and the artistry of storytellers from Europe and around the world who create the magic. May this special place stir our own memories of the past, and our dreams of the future." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, March 16, 2002</small> The Disneyland Paris Resort opened on April 12, 1992. It was the first Disney resort in Europe and the second international park after [[Tokyo Disneyland]] in 1983. The resort consists of two theme parks, seven hotels and a shopping/entertainment complex. * '''Disneyland Park''' is the main draw and the first to open. It is considered one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world and had 10 million visitors in 2025, the most of any tourist attraction in Europe. If you have only one available day to visit it is recommended to spend it in Disneyland Park. * '''Disney Adventure World''' is the second park and originally opened as '''Walt Disney Studios''' on 16 March 2002. Despite being quite underwhelming at first, it has turned the corner since then capturing much of the magic of its sister park next door, but is still considered a "secondary" destination. * '''Disney Village''' is a themed shopping and entertainment complex with restaurants, bars, shows, and a cinema. ==== When to visit ==== Disneyland Paris is an excellent destination year-round with many festivals and seasonal offerings like Disney's Halloween Festival and Disney's Enchanted Christmas. The main factors to consider when visiting are ''prices'' and ''crowds.'' The parks get quite crowded on weekends (mostly Saturdays), July and August, French school holidays and Christmas week which is the busiest time of the year. High crowds mean longer lines to enter the park and for rides, shows and restaurants, as well as higher ticket and hotel prices. You can visit during the off seasons (January - March and most of autumn) but keep in mind that during these times the parks usually have shorter opening hours and some rides may be under refurbishment. Ticket and hotel prices are ''variable'': they fluctuate in accordance to demand and crowds. 1 Day - 1 Park tickets usually start from around {{EUR|75}} but it is always best to check the Disneyland Paris [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ website] for up-to-date prices and information on the day of your visit. ===Visitor information === * [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ Disneyland Paris] website == Get in == === By plane === Disneyland Resort Paris is connected to both [http://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/flights international airports in Paris]. From '''[[Charles de Gaulle International Airport]]''', ({{IATA|CDG}}), the most direct option is [http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers SNCF] operated high-speed trains (TGV) that depart from Terminal 2. The trip takes about 10 minutes and a one-way ticket costs {{EUR|32}}. Alternatively you can get the RER B suburban line, transfer to the RER A Line at Châtelet–Les Halles get off at the '''Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy''' station which is located right at the entrance. *Some TGV notes: ** Availability: The TGV has limited seats, so book the ticket in advance. You can do it online, in the ticket machines or in an SNCF office. Sometimes tickets may be terminated both online and in the ticket machines but you can still buy them in the SNCF ticket office. ** Ticket machines: Most of them accept only credit card payments. Few of them accept cash, but only using small cut banknotes ({{EUR|5}}/{{EUR|10}}/{{EUR|20}}). ** Online payment: After buying a TGV ticket online, you will have to validate it in a ticket machine at the station. The validation requires your credit card used for that transaction, and its PIN. This is crucial, because of technical reasons the confirmation must be done automatically in a ticket machine and can't be done manually by TGV office operators, so e.g. don't forget your credit card and its PIN. From [[Paris Orly Airport|Orly International Airport]] you can take Metro Line 14 and transfer to the RER A at the Gare de Lyon station. The journey takes about one hour. There is also a daily shuttle service from both airports to the resort, the '''[https://magicalshuttle.co.uk/ Magical Shuttle]'''. Tickets cost {{EUR|24}} for adults and kids over 12 and {{EUR|11}} for kids aged 3-11. Under 3s travel for free. The journey takes about one hour and the shuttles run until 7-8pm. === By car === Getting to the resort by car is very easy. The highway system of France is extensive. Disneyland is located just off junction 14 of the '''A4 (E50)''', about 35 km east of Paris (Porte de Bercy). The highway (''autoroute'') is tolled and quite expensive. ====Coming from the United Kingdom==== Travel times to Disneyland Paris can vary depending on how you enter the country, but on average from Calais you can expect a journey time of around 3 hours. === By train === The best way to reach Disneyland Paris, which has its own railway station, is by train: they are reliable and run frequently. The name of the station is '''Marne-la-Vallée Chessy'''. ====From Paris==== '''RER A''' runs from central [[Paris]] to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, with frequent trains taking 35 min for the journey. A Paris Metro ticket is valid on RER only for travel within Zone 1 (Disneyland Resort Paris is in Zone 5). If you use a Paris Visite, Mobilis or Navigo pass, make sure that it reads ''Zones 1-5'' and not ''Zones 1-3''. The seven main rail terminals in central Paris, the trains that serve them, and directions from them to RER A are explained in the chart below. All of them are served by the Metro and/or RER. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Station !! Services !! Directions to RER A4 |- | Gare du Nord || Thalys<br/>Eurostar<br/>TGV<br/>Transilien Paris-Nord<br/>TER Picardie || RER B or D to Chatelet Les-Halles |- | Gare de l'Est || TGV<br/>ICE<br/>TER Champagne-Ardenne<br/>Transilien Paris-Est || Paris Metro Line 4 to Les Halles |- | Gare Saint-Lazare || 23 Transilien lines<br/>4 Grandes Lignes lines || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare de Lyon || 4 Transilien lines<br/>3 Grandes Lignes lines<br/>TGV || Served by RER A |- | Gare de Bercy || TER Bourgogne<br/>Auto trains || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare d'Austerlitz || Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse main line<br/> || Walk to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare Montparnasse || TGV<br/>TER Centre<br/>TER Basse Normandie || Paris Metro Line 4 to Chatelet<br/>or Line 6 to Nation |} ====From elsewhere ==== Marne-la-Vallée Chessy is served by several '''TGV''' (high-speed train) lines from destinations across France such as [[Lyon]], [[Marseille]], [[Bordeaux]], [[Nantes]], [[Lille]] and [[Strasbourg]]. The station is also the hub for the '''[https://ventes.ouigo.com/ Ouigo]''' network of low-cost TGVs. You can still travel by train from the '''UK''', changing from Eurostar onto the domestic network in either Lille or Paris. Most international railways linking Paris with other countries arrive in central Paris: see the chart above. === By bus === The '''Disneyland Paris Express''' '''[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tours/disneyland-paris-express/ Shuttle]''' service provides a same-day return trip to Disneyland Paris from 5 locations in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, Opera, Chatelet, Gare du Nord and Tour Montparnasse. It departs between 8-9am (depending on the location) and leaves Disneyland at 8pm. ==Tickets== Visiting Disneyland Paris is about as expensive as visiting any of the other Disney parks around the world. There are two types of tickets sold. The '''1 Day 1 Park Ticket''' allows you to visit ''only one'' of the two parks for a full day. There are 1 day tickets with a specified date and 1 day tickets with a flexible date (valid for a year); the former are cheaper. The '''Park Hopper''' tickets allow you to visit ''both'' parks on the same day and are available from 1-4 days. The 4-Day Park Hopper ticket is the most economical deal; the ticket price ''per day'' is the lowest. Disney implements dynamic pricing which means that tickets will be cheaper during the off-season and more expensive when the parks are busier and on weekends. The cheapest 1 day tickets usually start at {{EUR|60}} (12+) and {{EUR|55}} (3-11). These are the prices per the official [https://tickets.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tickets?vpg=1 website] for summer 2026: {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Online Prices''' |- ! rowspan=2 | Days ! ages 3-11 !ages 12+ |- ! Total ! Total |- | 1 Day 1 Park Ticket || {{EUR|75-95}}|| {{EUR|85-100}} |- | 1 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|115-130}}|| {{EUR|120-135}} |- | 2 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|200-230}}|| {{EUR|220-250}} |- | 3 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|240-280}}|| {{EUR|260-300}} |- | 4 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|320-380}}|| {{EUR|340-400}} |} Children aged 0-2 are admitted for free. Also worth searching for are the hotel+ticket packages available. These packages offer tickets with unlimited access to both parks for every day of your visit and a somewhat reduced price for the on-site hotels. Staying at a hotel also includes perks like the Extra Magic Time which is more thoroughly discussed in the See & Do section. Disneyland Paris has multiple websites following the same format but sometimes with different prices. For example the German version of the website might have cheaper tickets than the English or French versions. This can be beneficial if you are planning on visiting as cheaply as possible. === Premier Access === '''Disney Premier Access''' is paid skip-the-line option that allows visitors to bypass the regular standby line in 18 rides. There are two options available: * The '''''ultimate''''' option allows priority access to all 18 rides only once. * The '''''one''''' option can be paid for each ride individually only once. You need to be inside the parks to use this option. Prices for both versions are not standard and depend on the crowds are and how popular each ride is (for the ''one'' option). == Get around == {{Mapframe|48.872234|2.775808|zoom=16}} Once you get inside the resort the main mode of transportation will be walking. The park entrances are approximately 5 minutes away from each other and the Disney Village. Most of the hotels are within a 15-minute walking distance with only Hotel Santa Fe being 20 minutes away. Other modes of transportation are the Disneyland Railroad and the free shuttles that carry guests staying in the hotels to the entrance of the Disney Village and the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy train station (both function as the entrances to the parks as well). The Disneyland Railroad circles Disneyland Park with stops in Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. The railroad is ''not'' available for guests without a park ticket. ===Accessibility=== Wheelchair accessibility is very good, and there are very few areas that have the usual obstacles, such as confined stairs, that make access impossible. A very good system of disabled access for most rides is in place, but for safety and evacuation reasons, some attractions still require that the rider be able to walk or climb a ladder. It is a good idea to get a disability pass from the Information Center on arrival at the park; doing so makes it easier for staff to identify and assist disabled visitors. The pass will not grant a disabled person the right to jump the queue, but it does allow assisted access to rides via the exit gates rather than the more restrictive entrance gates. == See & Do == Before diving into what each theme park has to offer there are several things that may affect a tourist's experience: # The '''Extra Magic Time''' allow people staying in the on-site hotels to enter the parks and select rides one hour before the official opening. Notable rides that are open during this time are Hyperspace Mountain, Big Thunder Mountains, Peter Pan's Flight, Crush's Coaster and Ratatouille Adventure. # '''Single Rider''' is a separate queue that exists for some rides, where the people waiting fill the empty seats on the vehicles. It usually has much lower wait times than the regular queue but your party will be separated. # '''Baby Switch''' is a system for parents whose children do not meet the height requirements of certain rides. Both parents can enter the queue and then one can sit with the child while the other one goes on the ride. When the first one returns the second parent goes directly into the ride without having to queue all over again. '''Disney characters''' are scattered throughout the parks. Except for those with their exclusive meet and greets like Mickey Mouse, the Star Wars characters and the Princesses in Fantasyland, all the other characters do not have a set schedule of appearing and are either found near their respective rides and lands or wandering about the park. Some may only appear on special occasions and not everyone appears in the park every day. Some characters can be found both at Disneyland and Adventure World. The lines for meet n' greets may close quickly once the characters appear and except Mickey Mouse and the Princesses no other characters have set times of appearance. In general however, all of them will usually appear at any time between 10:00 and 15:00 before the main parade. ''The wait times and advice given for some rides may not always be accurate and are highly dependent on crowd levels when you visit.'' === Disneyland Park === The main draw of the resort, Disneyland Park and is considered to be the most beautiful disneyland-style park in the world with its very rich and elegant theming. With 21 rides, multiple stage shows, a parade and a nighttime fireworks display, there more than enough here to keep both the young and the old occupied for a full day. The park has a circular shape and consists of five thematic "lands" that are connected to the central plaza, where the castle is located. ==== Main Street U.S.A. ==== The first land guests encounter, Main Street U.S.A. is a cobblestoned street that connects the small entry square, called ''Town Square'', to the central plaza and Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is themed after an early 20th-century American town, just like Walt Disney's hometown, and its main draws are the multiple restaurants and shops. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' — The Disneyland Railroad is a relaxing ride aboard four steampunk trains that start from Main Street and do a 20-minute circle of the park with stops at every land except Adventureland. It is mainly a mode of transportation but also has some very good scenery and offers unique views on some rides like Pirates of the Caribbean. There is also a diorama between the Main Street and Frontierland stations where riders can see into the Grand Canyon! * '''Main Street Vehicles''' — Unique vintage vehicles that go up and down Main Street and guests can hop on to any of them. They include a turn-of-the century fire truck, a double decker omnibus, a Cadilac limousine and a Mercer. * '''Horse-Drawn Streetcars''' — Horse-drawn streetcars with same function as the Main Street vehicles. * '''Shops''' — There are 12 shops on Main Street that sell all kinds of Disney-themed merchandise. The most popular and largest one is '''Emporium''' an early 20th-century department store that sells costumes, toys, pins and much more. Other well-known shops are '''Flora's Unique Boutique''' (a Parisian-themed photography store), '''Plaza East & West Boutiques''' (sells a lot of Disneyland Paris souvenirs), '''Lilly's Boutique''' (with tablewear and decorative products) and the '''Boardwalk Candy Palace''' (with, you guessed it, lots of candy). You can even get a haircut at '''Dapper Dan's Haircuts'''! * '''Liberty and Discovery Arcades''' — Two covered walkways running parallel to the east and west of Main Street. They are themed to the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Arcade) and the inventors of the 19th century (Discovery Arcade). ==== Fantasyland ==== Probably the most recognizable place in the park, Fantasyland is located directly behind the Sleeping Beauty Castle and is the largest land in the park with many of the classic Disney rides. It is themed after a European fairytale village and is home to many iconic Disney characters like Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Snow White. All of the Disney princesses can also be found here either walking around or in their exclusive meet n' greets. ''Fantasyland may close earlier than the rest of the park for the firework show.'' * '''Sleeping Beauty Castle''' — The undeniable icon of Disneyland Paris, the pink-painted castle with its blue spires towers at over 50 m (167 feet) tall and can be seen from almost everywhere in the resort. It is inspired by the ''Neuschwanstein Castle'' in Germany which Walt Disney is said to have loved when he saw for the first time. Inside the castle is '''La Gallerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant''' (The Sleeping Beauty Gallery), a walkthrough attraction that retells the story of Sleeping Beauty through illustrated books, tapestries and stained glass windows. There is also '''La Taniere du Dragon''' (The Dragon Cave), an atmospheric cave under the castle with an impressive animatronic dragon. * '''Peter Pan's Flight''' (Premier Access) — One Disney's most iconic and famous rides, the small pirate ships take flight with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell above nighttime lights of London to Neverland where you will see Indians, mermaids and of course Captain Hook and his crew. The feeling of flying is achieved by holding the ships from a rail in the ceiling instead of the ground. It is a truly beautiful and unmissable ride that will surely evoke nostalgia on adults as well. The ride is very popular with long queues. If you are going in high season better visit early in the morning, late afternoon or with Premier Access. * '''It's A Small World''' — Jokingly called "happiest cruise on earth", this ride is another disney classic where this time you board boats and set sail through colorful, sometimes cliche, displays celebrating different countries and cultures from around the world. It has pacifist, anti-racism message and there is a large number of small animatronic dolls in every scene, meant to symbolize the children of the world. Rarely has a wait above 30 minutes due to its large capacity. * '''Princess Pavillion''' — The Princess Pavillion is located next to It's A Small World and where you can meet the Disney princesses. The princess cast is not always the same but the most common princesses are Cinderella, Aurora, Belle and Ariel. The Pavillion has the ''longest'' ''lines'' in the park and the wait to meet the princesses can sometimes exceed ''two hours''. If it's a priority better visit at opening (opens at 10:00) or before closing (it's usually closed by mid-afternoon). * '''Meet Mickey Mouse''' — In a small theater next to Peter Pan's Flight, guests can head backstage to meet and chat with the world's most famous mouse! Just like the Princess Pavillion it is very popular. * '''Blanche Neige et Les Sept Nains''' — A standard dark ride that retells the story of Snow White and how she met the seven dwarves and escaped from the evil witch. ''The ride has some scary scenes like a dungeon with hanging skeletons that may frighten younger children.'' * '''Les Voyages de Pinocchio''' — Another old dark ride next to Snow White, this one goes through the classic story of Pinocchio. ''Also leans into the scarier aspect of the film and may frighten younger children.'' * '''Casey Jr Circus Train''' — A charming experience on board a small train that goes on a tour around miniatures from fairytales like Rapunzel's Tower from ''Tangled'', Prince Eric's Castle from the ''Little Mermaid'' and Arendelle from ''Frozen''. Opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Le Pays des Contes Fees''' — The ride follows the same layout as Casey Jr, though this time guests are on boats with narrators and can get closer to the miniatures. Songs from the movies will be played on the boat when it's close. Also opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Dumbo the Flying Elephant''' — The iconic spinner ride where you can board small elephants and spin above Fantasyland. You can also control how high your elephant is going through a lever on the vehicle. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. If you intend to ride it visit early or late as it can build a fairly long line (30-60 minutes) from mid-morning to the afternoon. * '''Mad Hatter's Teacups''' — Another classic spinning ride this time with teacups that spin around themselves, themed after Mad Hatter from ''Alice in Wonderland''. For people prone to motion sickness, the spinning of the teacups is controllable by the riders but some spinning is unavoidable. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. * '''Alice's Curious Labyrinth''' — An enjoyable maze themed after Alice in Wonderland. 21 characters from the film appear here including Alice herself and, sometimes there is a meet-and-greet with the Red Queen. Head up the queen's castle for some amazing views. ==== Adventureland ==== In the north-west corner of the park resides Adventureland. A tropical-themed area with heavy Arabian and Asian influences and a small island in the middle, the land is dedicated to the more adventurous characters such as Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones and Aladdin and their many stories. * '''Pirates of the Caribbean''' (Premier Access) — In the Pirates of the Caribbean guests board boats and go on a journey through the beautifully crafted, 17th-century world of Captain Jack Sparrow passing by Dead Man's Cove and Isla de la Muerta. The ride is also home to a lot of the famous characters from the movies (which were inspired by this ride) like Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones. It is an unmissable experience that is fun for all ages. Despite its popularity, Pirates of the Caribbean rarely has very high lines due to its high capacity. The queue is set inside a very detailed and imposing castle. * '''Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril''' (1.40m height requirement, Premier Access) — The other ride in Adventureland, an outdoor rollercoaster in an ancient jungle temple (the ''Temple of Peril'') that is, vaguely, themed to Indiana Jones. It is generally a hit or miss but nevertheless a fun experience. Also a popular ride so expect 30- to 45-minute waits in the afternoon. Ride it earlier or later in the day, with Premier Access or via Single Rider. (''The coaster has a full loop and can be rough on some parts for people with back problems).'' * '''Adventure Isle''' {{Emdash}} The small island in the middle of Adventureland has 3 attractions: '''La Cabane des Robinson''' (a large treehouse themed to the Robinson Family), the '''Pirate Galleon''' (a small pirate ship with interactive exhibits surrounded by a beach) and '''Skull Rock''' (inspired by the one in Peter Pan). It is one of the best places to let kids play in the park. * '''Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A walkthrough exhibit with miniature scenes retelling the story of Aladdin. ==== Frontierland ==== Situated on the southwest corner of the park, Frontierland is themed after the wild west. It is based on the fictional city of <nowiki>''Thunder Mesa''</nowiki>, an American mining town of the late 19th century around Big Thunder Mountain. * '''Big Thunder Mountain''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The famed orange mountain is situated inside the land's lake and can be seen from across the park. It's a minecart rollercoaster that dives below the river, then emerging and zig-zagging around the very well-themed mountain and then diving again to emerge back in Thunder Mesa (the ride's entrance is not on the mountain itself). The coaster is a must-do as it is thrilling but also family-friendly. Big Thunder Mountain is the ''most popular'' ride in the park frequently posting 1-2 hour waits. Better experienced around park opening, with Premier Access, Single Rider or at night (the ambience of the mountain at night cannot be understated). * '''Phantom Manor''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} This classic ride is Disneyland Paris' version of the ''Haunted Mansion'' found in other Disney parks. Tucked away in a dilapidated brown manor, guests board two-person omnimovers (a continuously loading ride system) and go for slow tour inside the hallways, rooms and gardens of the house discovering its story and seeing all the ghosts that now call it home. The ride is not really scary but younger children may be frightened by a few scenes. Doesn't usually have long lines. * '''Thunder Mesa Riverboad Landing''' {{Emdash}} A leisurely experience on board two large, 19th-century paddle-steamer boats called Mark Twain and Molly Brown, that do a 15-minute circle of the river around Big Thunder Mountain. The cruise is especially beautiful in the afternoon and at sunset. * '''Frontierland Playground''' {{Emdash}} A kids playground themed after the indian village from Pocahontas. * '''Rustler Roundup Shootin' Gallery''' {{Emdash}} A shooting arcade with interactive moving targets. *'''The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands''' {{Emdash}} An impressive and critically-acclaimed musical show in the Frontierland Theater. It plays multiple times every day and lasts 30 minutes. You can book seats in advance via the website, app, telephone or at City Hall on Main Street. ==== Discoveryland ==== The equivalent of the ''Tomorrowland'' found in other disney parks, Discoveryland is an idealized vision of tomorrow as imagined by European thinkers and explorers like Leonardo da Vinci, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, with its retro-futuristic buildings and bright blue/brown colors. * '''Hyperspace Mountain''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The highlight of the area and one of the highlights of the park as a whole, Hyperspace Mountain is a large circular pyramid building located at the land's center. It houses an indoor rollercoaster that is now themed after the Star Wars franchise, taking the place of the original Space Mountain, where guests are launched on to high speed journey across the galaxy and see the battles between the Empire and the Resistance. An absolute must-do ride, be warned however that the coaster takes place in darkness and has 3 inversions so it may be rough for some people. Very popular ride with frequent queues in the vicinity of 1 hour, it is better experienced in the morning, at night or via Premier Access and Single Rider. * '''Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} An interactive shooter dark ride themed after Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Guests shoot lasers from the guns on their vehicles at targets with the ''Z'' insignia throughout the ride, competing with each other about who gets the highest score. It's a really fun experience and many people ride it more than once trying to beat each other. At the end is the ''Star Command'' rank where everyone is given a rank based on their scores. Also a very popular ride. * '''Star Tours: The Adventures Continue''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Another Star Wars ride in the back of the land. This time it's a 3D-motion simulator (meaning that the vehicle also simulates movement seen on the screen) where guests board a spaceship and go on voyage with C-3PO in the world of Star Wars. The ride has more than 60 randomised stories and scenes based on all the Star Wars movies and series so that every experience is completely unique. Not as popular as the previous rides. Its queue is also fun to wait as it is built as an intergalactic space station with talking robots. * '''Autopia''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A car-driving attraction where you can board 1950s futuristic cars and go for a 5-6 minute drive. Riders can change only the speed of the car not its direction. It's especially fun for young children that can't drive but can be skipped otherwise. Always has short lines except on the busiest of days. * '''Orbitron''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A spinner ride similar to Dumbo in Fantasyland but this time you board small spaceships and the height that your vehicle reaches is controllable by the riders. * '''Les Mysteres du Nautilus''' {{Emdash}} A nice walkthrough attraction in the land's lagoon where you go down an ''actual'' submarine themed after the Nautilus from the ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea''. * '''Mickey's Philharmagic''' {{Emdash}} A 12-minute, 4D show where Donald Duck leads a digital orchestra that plays famous songs from disney movies like ''Be Our Guest'', ''You Can Fly'' and ''A Whole New World''. ==== Shows and parades ==== * As of May 2025, the nighttime spectacular for the park is '''Disney Tales of Magic'''. This immersive show celebrates the magic we carry within all of us. Projections on the castle and on the buildings of Main Street feature iconic moments from various Disney and Pixar movies, joined by fireworks, high-powered searchlights that light up the night sky, lasers, and drones above the castle. Shows take place nightly. * As of May 2025, there is no parade in this park. === Disney Adventure World === The resort's second theme park opened on March 16, 2002 and is themed after the world of Hollywood, Pixar and Marvel. Originally considered a very subpar theme park, it is now home to some excellent rides and shows. It is also undergoing a multi-phase refurbishment and expansion expected to be completed from early 2025 to 2026. If you are visiting the theme park before this time expect to see a lot of construction and closed-off areas. ==== World Premiere ==== Step inside the park via the entrance plaza and make your way into the new World Premiere, an indoor homage to old Hollywood filled by art decor architecture, shopping, and dining. This serves as the gateway to the rest of the park, a kind of indoor version of Main Street transported to Old Hollywood. ==== Production Courtyard ==== A small land that acts as the park's main plaza, Production Courtyard has two shows and the iconic Tower of Terror. * '''Twilight Zone Tower of Terror''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The park's icon and tallest building, the Tower of Terror is themed after the Hollywood Tower Hotel from the 1960s TV series ''The Twilight Zone''. Guests enter the hotel to see the ride's preshow explaining how the hotel became cursed before boarding an elevator where they are visited by its ghosts. The elevator functions as drop tower launching and dropping riders on board multiple times inside the hotel (with some great views up top). The ride may be intense for some people. Very popular ride that can reach an hour worth of wait, plan to head here in the morning, late afternoon. * '''Disney Junior Dream Factory''' {{Emdash}} A 20-minute live show in a steampunk factory setting where famous Disney characters sing and dance. * '''Stitch Live''' {{Emdash}} A show where a digital Stitch appears on a screen and, with the help of computers, interacts and talks with guests ==== Toon Studio ==== A a very small land nestled between Production Courtyard and the World of Pixar. It has two attractions. * '''Magic Carpets of Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A spinning flat ride, like Dumbo and Orbitron at Disneyland Park, but instead of elephants and spaceships this time riders are on magic carpets in front of Arabian-themed painted backdrop. Good for young children. * '''Animation Academy''' {{Emdash}} A themed gift shop. ==== World of Pixar ==== [[File:Toon Studio Ratatouille area.jpg|thumb|270x270px|The Ratatouille area]] This land is dedicated all-things Pixar. Guests can visit rides and eat at restaurants inspired by famous Pixar movies like ''Cars, Finding Nemo, Toy Story and Ratatouille''. * '''Ratatouille: The Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} One of the two headliners of the land, Ratatouille: The Adventure is a 4D-dark ride where riders are "shrunk" to the size of a rat and travel through the world of Remy visiting the sewers, back alleys and Gusteau's Restaurant. It uses a mix of physical sets, and projection screens for a unique experience and it's fun for all ages. Very popular with all visitors the ride is best avoided from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, unless Premier Access is available (may sell out sometimes). * '''Crush's Coaster''' (''1.07 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The other major ride of the land, Crush's Coaster is an indoor, wild-mouse rollercoaster named after Crush from Finding Nemo. The 4-person, spinning turtle shells start calmly passing through a coral reef and an abandoned submarine, where you see Nemo and Bruce, before they start racing and spinning simulating the feeling of being in the East Australian Current. Crush's Coaster has by far the ''longest'' and ''most persistent'' lines in the park frequently staying at 60-90 minutes all day. Head there first thing in the morning or right before closing, or use Premier Access and Single Rider. ''(The ride is more intense than it seems and the spinning may affect guests with motion sickness).'' * '''Toy Story Playland''' {{Emdash}} A small mini-land geared towards children themed to the Toy Story movies with 3 attractions: '''RC Racer''', a halfpipe orange rollercoaster where you board the famous car from the movie (the only mildly-intense ride here), '''Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop''', a small drop ride with nice views and '''Slinky Dog Dash''', a tiny rollercoaster where the train is Slinky Dog. * '''Cars Road Trip''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A rethemed part of the now-closed Studio Tram Tour, it's a tram that wizzes through 3 scenes featuring characters from Pixar's ''Cars''. Generally considered a bad ride. * '''Cars Quatre Roues Rallye''' {{Emdash}} Another ''Cars'' attraction for young children, this time a flat ride with spinning cars. ==== Avengers Campus ==== The first land to open as part of the ongoing expansion, Avengers Campus is themed after the Marvel Superheroes and took the place of the former Hollywood Backlot. The land has two rides and many character meet-and-greets with the Marvel characters. * '''Avengers Assemble: Flight Force''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Set inside the ''Avengers Headquarters'', this is an indoor rollercoaster where guests ride through space with Iron Man and Captain Marvel as they fight the Kree. The queue is very detailed and has a preshow with an impressive Iron-Man animatronic. Keep in mind that the rollercoaster is fast, takes place mostly in darkness and has multiple inversions. Waits above 40-45 minutes rare. * '''Spiderman W.E.B. Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} W.E.B. Adventure is an interactive shooter ride themed after Spiderman where guests shoot webs into moving targets, like Buzz Lightyear in Disneyland. Unlike Buzz Lightyear though there are only digital screens, riders now wear 3D glasses and shoot the webs with their hands. Very popular ride, it is usually clogged by crowds at midday and afternoon. * '''Shows and Meet n' Greets''' {{Emdash}} There are many small outdoor, interactive shows and meet n' greets with the superheroes throughout the land. They are not timed and happen randomly throughout the day. ==== Shows and parades ==== * Taking place in the Theatre of the Stars, '''Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland''' is a pop-rock extravaganza featuring a whole new interpretation of the classic story featuring elaborate stunts and many BMX bikes. ==Buy== If there is one thing you will never have a problem finding in Disneyland Paris it's stores. Various themed and general stores are spread liberally throughout the park, selling Disney merchandise and general memorabilia. They carry everything from pencils to books, from Indiana Jones fedora hats to Cinderella costumes. The sky is basically the limit on the money you can spend at Disneyland Paris: you can buy glass/crystal trinkets and sword replicas in the central castle. The main shopping area of Disneyland Paris is '''Main Street USA'''. The largest store at Walt Disney Studios Paris is '''Disney Studio 1''', which you will see straight ahead after you enter the park. '''Disney Village''' has a large collection of retailers, including a Disney Store. In addition almost every ride in the park has a gift shop that you pass through at the exit, selling memorabilia connected to it. Because of the sheer number of stores there is some variation in what they will stock. For example, a shop in Frontierland may sell different cuddly plush toys when compared to a store in Fantasyland. If you are after merchandise of a specific franchise or character then speak to a cast member. ===Pin-trading=== Pin-trading, while present, is not hyped as much as it is in the American parks. While you can still trade and buy pins and lanyards, you will find a smaller selection and fewer traders. The main pin-trading hub is the '''[https://www.dlptownsquare.com/guides/pin-trading/ Pueblo Trading Post]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' shop, found at the back of Frontierland next to the Pocahontas Indian Village play area. Except for special pin trading events, the shop is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only place in the entire park to buy Limited Edition or "mystery bag/box" pins, so if you're a pin fan then it's worth popping in for a look. There are also usually a few pin traders hanging around who are mostly happy to chat about pin-trading and collecting. ==Eat== Disneyland Paris sports many restaurants and bars that have mostly one thing in common: they're generally expensive, and in the parks themselves they're generally below average (with some exceptions). There are restaurants in every land. Vegan and vegetarian options are available in all restaurants. Takeaway food is easy to find thanks to the Disneyland Paris app. If you're not eating in your hotel then Disney Village offers better options, especially for lunch. Some are simple fast-food spots, others are quite fancy. * The cheapest food on the premises can be bought at McDonald's. Unsurprisingly, they are much more expensive than any average McDonald's. The McDonald's in Disney Village is the largest in France and can become insanely busy at lunchtime. * The primary place to eat, drink, shop and party is in the Disney Village, which contains some nicely-themed restaurants including King Ludwig's Castle, the very atmospheric Rainforest Café, and a nice steak house. * Perhaps the most interesting ambiance can be had in "Captain Jack's — Restaurant des Pirates" which is built inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Prices are steep, but the atmosphere is very nice. You can also look in on the ride itself which can be very entertaining. * There is the large shopping mall Val d'Europe located near the park (one stop west on RER A, also free parking is available). This may help if you are on a budget. * Bring something to drink into the park with you - if you're walking around for hours, especially when it's hot, you will need a lot of liquid to avoid dehydration spoiling your day. Don't forget that drinks at kiosks are very expensive. If you bring a reusable water bottle you can refill it at various free drinking fountains that are scattered throughout the parks. The tap water is perfectly safe to drink. * Some of the restaurants inside the parks close earlier than the rest of the park so always check before deciding where to eat. Alternatively, at a 5 min walk from the main entrance, you can eat at restaurants like Vapianos , Five guys, etc that provide a better value for money. ==Sleep== Disneyland Paris is home to 6 onsite hotels and one offsite property. They vary in theming and pricing and all except the Disneyland Hotel and Davy Crockett Ranch offer free shuttle services to the parks and the Disney Village. Hotel guests are also eligible for free parking and the Extra Magic Time, as referenced before, giving them one-hour early access to select rides in the parks. * The '''Disneyland Hotel (5*)''' is the resort's signature hotel. The instantly recognizable building is the most expensive and lavish of them all having received a fairytale retheme and offers exclusive experiences like princess meet n' greets and dining with characters like Belle or Cinderella. It is also in an ideal location right on the entrance of Disneyland, with great views of the firework show at night and 5 minutes away from Walt Disney Studios. * '''New York Art of Marvel (4*)''' is located on the upper side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a luxury hotel. It has a distinct New York feeling and has been rethemed to include Marvel characters with exclusive meet-and-greets. It has a swimming pool and is a 10 minute walking distance from the parks. * '''Newport Bay (4*)''' is located on the southern side of Lac Buena Vista and is also considered a luxury hotel. It has a nautical style decor with blue rooftops, a swimming pool and offers Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greets. 10-minute walk to the parks. * '''Sequoia Lodge (3*)''' is located on the eastern side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a moderate hotel. It has a beautiful national park theme with wooden brown buildings and lots of trees. It also offers Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets, a swimming pool and a bar with log fire. Also a 10-minute walk from the parks. * '''Hotel Cheyenne (2*)''' is located on Rue du Boeuf Agile and is a value hotel with a Wild West theme. It is the resort's largest hotel with multiple buildings creating a small "town". Hosts meet-and-greets with Woody and Jessie from Toy Story. 20-minute walk to the parks. * '''Hotel Santa Fe (2*)''' is located directly opposite Hotel Cheyenne and is also a value hotel and the cheapest. With the same small "town" feel and orange colored buildings, it has a Cars theme and hosts Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets. Also 20-minute walk to the parks. * The '''Davy Crockett Ranch''' is an offsite property situated 15 minutes' drive away. It is quite different from the other hotels and consists of separate motel style accommodation with cooking facilities. There is also a shop (open late), a swimming pool, horse rides and a petting zoo. There is no shuttle service to the parks. ''All of Disneyland Paris' hotels are generally '''expensive'''. The price for a room in Hotel Santa Fe, the cheapest, can easily run up to more than {{EUR|200}}/night. The luxury / moderate / value characterisations are made in comparison to the other on-site hotels and do not apply to the rest of Paris.'' === Other hotels === Except for the above there are many hotels around the resort mostly in Val d'Europe. Most of these offer transport to the park and have generally lower prices but they don't have a Disney theme and may not be part of special packages and perks provided for guests of the official Disney hotels. A special category are the 5 Disney Partner hotels: * '''Hotel L'Elysee Val D'Europe''' * '''Stay City Aparthotels Paris Marne-La-Vallee''' * '''Ki Space Hotel and Spa''' * '''Aparthotel Adagio Serris - Val D'Europe''' * '''B&B Hotel''' It is best not to limit yourself in Disney or Disney-affiliated hotels if you are travelling on a tight budget and planning to stay close to the resort, but expand your research to the entire Marne-La-Vallee area and the surrounding villages. Especially the villages of Torcy and Bussy-Saint-Georges, directly connected with Disneyland by the RER A, are popular options. ==Talk== Communication should not be an issue for English-speaking visitors. Although Disneyland Paris is mainly French as you'd expect, all menus and signs are also available in English and some in other languages. All Cast Members speak English; and as they are recruited from all over Europe, several of them speak more than three languages. Shows are bilingual. ==Connect== ===Mail=== You can buy postcards and stamps at most shops in the park. Mailboxes exist in some central locations. Ask the shopkeepers about the postage required to your destination. ===Internet=== The park offers Wi-Fi access through the parks. Use the official Disneyland Paris app. ==Go next== *'''[http://www.valdeurope.fr/34-8717-Welcome-to-Val-d-Europe.php Val d'Europe]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the first stop from Marne-la-Vallee on RER A. Or visit the other Disneyland parks worldwide at: * [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Florida]]. * [[Disneyland Resort]] in [[California]]. * [[Tokyo Disney Resort]] in [[Japan]]. * [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] in [[Hong Kong]]. * [[Shanghai Disney Resort]] in [[China]] {{geo|48.868719|2.781800}} {{IsPartOf|Île-de-France}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Walt Disney World}} {{related|Disneyland}} {{related|Tokyo Disney Resort}} ftu2f51zvathgnja0uvns5xfvesr13i 5289376 5289375 2026-06-08T09:16:39Z SpamHunters 2207375 /* Go next */ 5289376 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disneyland Paris banner.jpg}} '''Disneyland Paris''' is a major theme park resort in the [[Paris]] suburb of [[Marne-la-Vallée]]. It is the Disney Company's flagship European resort and has two theme parks, seven hotels and an entertainement district. ==Understand== :"To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Once upon a time, a master storyteller, Walt Disney, inspired by Europe's best loved tales, used his own special gifts to share them with the world. He envisioned a Magic Kingdom where these stories would come to life, and called it Disneyland. Now his dream returns to the land that inspired it. Euro Disneyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration for all the world." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, April 1, 1992</small> :"To all who enter the studio of dreams, welcome. Walt Disney Studios is dedicated to our timeless fascination and affection for cinema and television. Here we celebrate the art and the artistry of storytellers from Europe and around the world who create the magic. May this special place stir our own memories of the past, and our dreams of the future." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, March 16, 2002</small> The Disneyland Paris Resort opened on April 12, 1992. It was the first Disney resort in Europe and the second international park after [[Tokyo Disneyland]] in 1983. The resort consists of two theme parks, seven hotels and a shopping/entertainment complex. * '''Disneyland Park''' is the main draw and the first to open. It is considered one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world and had 10 million visitors in 2025, the most of any tourist attraction in Europe. If you have only one available day to visit it is recommended to spend it in Disneyland Park. * '''Disney Adventure World''' is the second park and originally opened as '''Walt Disney Studios''' on 16 March 2002. Despite being quite underwhelming at first, it has turned the corner since then capturing much of the magic of its sister park next door, but is still considered a "secondary" destination. * '''Disney Village''' is a themed shopping and entertainment complex with restaurants, bars, shows, and a cinema. ==== When to visit ==== Disneyland Paris is an excellent destination year-round with many festivals and seasonal offerings like Disney's Halloween Festival and Disney's Enchanted Christmas. The main factors to consider when visiting are ''prices'' and ''crowds.'' The parks get quite crowded on weekends (mostly Saturdays), July and August, French school holidays and Christmas week which is the busiest time of the year. High crowds mean longer lines to enter the park and for rides, shows and restaurants, as well as higher ticket and hotel prices. You can visit during the off seasons (January - March and most of autumn) but keep in mind that during these times the parks usually have shorter opening hours and some rides may be under refurbishment. Ticket and hotel prices are ''variable'': they fluctuate in accordance to demand and crowds. 1 Day - 1 Park tickets usually start from around {{EUR|75}} but it is always best to check the Disneyland Paris [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ website] for up-to-date prices and information on the day of your visit. ===Visitor information === * [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ Disneyland Paris] website == Get in == === By plane === Disneyland Resort Paris is connected to both [http://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/flights international airports in Paris]. From '''[[Charles de Gaulle International Airport]]''', ({{IATA|CDG}}), the most direct option is [http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers SNCF] operated high-speed trains (TGV) that depart from Terminal 2. The trip takes about 10 minutes and a one-way ticket costs {{EUR|32}}. Alternatively you can get the RER B suburban line, transfer to the RER A Line at Châtelet–Les Halles get off at the '''Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy''' station which is located right at the entrance. *Some TGV notes: ** Availability: The TGV has limited seats, so book the ticket in advance. You can do it online, in the ticket machines or in an SNCF office. Sometimes tickets may be terminated both online and in the ticket machines but you can still buy them in the SNCF ticket office. ** Ticket machines: Most of them accept only credit card payments. Few of them accept cash, but only using small cut banknotes ({{EUR|5}}/{{EUR|10}}/{{EUR|20}}). ** Online payment: After buying a TGV ticket online, you will have to validate it in a ticket machine at the station. The validation requires your credit card used for that transaction, and its PIN. This is crucial, because of technical reasons the confirmation must be done automatically in a ticket machine and can't be done manually by TGV office operators, so e.g. don't forget your credit card and its PIN. From [[Paris Orly Airport|Orly International Airport]] you can take Metro Line 14 and transfer to the RER A at the Gare de Lyon station. The journey takes about one hour. There is also a daily shuttle service from both airports to the resort, the '''[https://magicalshuttle.co.uk/ Magical Shuttle]'''. Tickets cost {{EUR|24}} for adults and kids over 12 and {{EUR|11}} for kids aged 3-11. Under 3s travel for free. The journey takes about one hour and the shuttles run until 7-8pm. === By car === Getting to the resort by car is very easy. The highway system of France is extensive. Disneyland is located just off junction 14 of the '''A4 (E50)''', about 35 km east of Paris (Porte de Bercy). The highway (''autoroute'') is tolled and quite expensive. ====Coming from the United Kingdom==== Travel times to Disneyland Paris can vary depending on how you enter the country, but on average from Calais you can expect a journey time of around 3 hours. === By train === The best way to reach Disneyland Paris, which has its own railway station, is by train: they are reliable and run frequently. The name of the station is '''Marne-la-Vallée Chessy'''. ====From Paris==== '''RER A''' runs from central [[Paris]] to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, with frequent trains taking 35 min for the journey. A Paris Metro ticket is valid on RER only for travel within Zone 1 (Disneyland Resort Paris is in Zone 5). If you use a Paris Visite, Mobilis or Navigo pass, make sure that it reads ''Zones 1-5'' and not ''Zones 1-3''. The seven main rail terminals in central Paris, the trains that serve them, and directions from them to RER A are explained in the chart below. All of them are served by the Metro and/or RER. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Station !! Services !! Directions to RER A4 |- | Gare du Nord || Thalys<br/>Eurostar<br/>TGV<br/>Transilien Paris-Nord<br/>TER Picardie || RER B or D to Chatelet Les-Halles |- | Gare de l'Est || TGV<br/>ICE<br/>TER Champagne-Ardenne<br/>Transilien Paris-Est || Paris Metro Line 4 to Les Halles |- | Gare Saint-Lazare || 23 Transilien lines<br/>4 Grandes Lignes lines || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare de Lyon || 4 Transilien lines<br/>3 Grandes Lignes lines<br/>TGV || Served by RER A |- | Gare de Bercy || TER Bourgogne<br/>Auto trains || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare d'Austerlitz || Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse main line<br/> || Walk to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare Montparnasse || TGV<br/>TER Centre<br/>TER Basse Normandie || Paris Metro Line 4 to Chatelet<br/>or Line 6 to Nation |} ====From elsewhere ==== Marne-la-Vallée Chessy is served by several '''TGV''' (high-speed train) lines from destinations across France such as [[Lyon]], [[Marseille]], [[Bordeaux]], [[Nantes]], [[Lille]] and [[Strasbourg]]. The station is also the hub for the '''[https://ventes.ouigo.com/ Ouigo]''' network of low-cost TGVs. You can still travel by train from the '''UK''', changing from Eurostar onto the domestic network in either Lille or Paris. Most international railways linking Paris with other countries arrive in central Paris: see the chart above. === By bus === The '''Disneyland Paris Express''' '''[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tours/disneyland-paris-express/ Shuttle]''' service provides a same-day return trip to Disneyland Paris from 5 locations in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, Opera, Chatelet, Gare du Nord and Tour Montparnasse. It departs between 8-9am (depending on the location) and leaves Disneyland at 8pm. ==Tickets== Visiting Disneyland Paris is about as expensive as visiting any of the other Disney parks around the world. There are two types of tickets sold. The '''1 Day 1 Park Ticket''' allows you to visit ''only one'' of the two parks for a full day. There are 1 day tickets with a specified date and 1 day tickets with a flexible date (valid for a year); the former are cheaper. The '''Park Hopper''' tickets allow you to visit ''both'' parks on the same day and are available from 1-4 days. The 4-Day Park Hopper ticket is the most economical deal; the ticket price ''per day'' is the lowest. Disney implements dynamic pricing which means that tickets will be cheaper during the off-season and more expensive when the parks are busier and on weekends. The cheapest 1 day tickets usually start at {{EUR|60}} (12+) and {{EUR|55}} (3-11). These are the prices per the official [https://tickets.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tickets?vpg=1 website] for summer 2026: {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Online Prices''' |- ! rowspan=2 | Days ! ages 3-11 !ages 12+ |- ! Total ! Total |- | 1 Day 1 Park Ticket || {{EUR|75-95}}|| {{EUR|85-100}} |- | 1 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|115-130}}|| {{EUR|120-135}} |- | 2 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|200-230}}|| {{EUR|220-250}} |- | 3 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|240-280}}|| {{EUR|260-300}} |- | 4 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|320-380}}|| {{EUR|340-400}} |} Children aged 0-2 are admitted for free. Also worth searching for are the hotel+ticket packages available. These packages offer tickets with unlimited access to both parks for every day of your visit and a somewhat reduced price for the on-site hotels. Staying at a hotel also includes perks like the Extra Magic Time which is more thoroughly discussed in the See & Do section. Disneyland Paris has multiple websites following the same format but sometimes with different prices. For example the German version of the website might have cheaper tickets than the English or French versions. This can be beneficial if you are planning on visiting as cheaply as possible. === Premier Access === '''Disney Premier Access''' is paid skip-the-line option that allows visitors to bypass the regular standby line in 18 rides. There are two options available: * The '''''ultimate''''' option allows priority access to all 18 rides only once. * The '''''one''''' option can be paid for each ride individually only once. You need to be inside the parks to use this option. Prices for both versions are not standard and depend on the crowds are and how popular each ride is (for the ''one'' option). == Get around == {{Mapframe|48.872234|2.775808|zoom=16}} Once you get inside the resort the main mode of transportation will be walking. The park entrances are approximately 5 minutes away from each other and the Disney Village. Most of the hotels are within a 15-minute walking distance with only Hotel Santa Fe being 20 minutes away. Other modes of transportation are the Disneyland Railroad and the free shuttles that carry guests staying in the hotels to the entrance of the Disney Village and the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy train station (both function as the entrances to the parks as well). The Disneyland Railroad circles Disneyland Park with stops in Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. The railroad is ''not'' available for guests without a park ticket. ===Accessibility=== Wheelchair accessibility is very good, and there are very few areas that have the usual obstacles, such as confined stairs, that make access impossible. A very good system of disabled access for most rides is in place, but for safety and evacuation reasons, some attractions still require that the rider be able to walk or climb a ladder. It is a good idea to get a disability pass from the Information Center on arrival at the park; doing so makes it easier for staff to identify and assist disabled visitors. The pass will not grant a disabled person the right to jump the queue, but it does allow assisted access to rides via the exit gates rather than the more restrictive entrance gates. == See & Do == Before diving into what each theme park has to offer there are several things that may affect a tourist's experience: # The '''Extra Magic Time''' allow people staying in the on-site hotels to enter the parks and select rides one hour before the official opening. Notable rides that are open during this time are Hyperspace Mountain, Big Thunder Mountains, Peter Pan's Flight, Crush's Coaster and Ratatouille Adventure. # '''Single Rider''' is a separate queue that exists for some rides, where the people waiting fill the empty seats on the vehicles. It usually has much lower wait times than the regular queue but your party will be separated. # '''Baby Switch''' is a system for parents whose children do not meet the height requirements of certain rides. Both parents can enter the queue and then one can sit with the child while the other one goes on the ride. When the first one returns the second parent goes directly into the ride without having to queue all over again. '''Disney characters''' are scattered throughout the parks. Except for those with their exclusive meet and greets like Mickey Mouse, the Star Wars characters and the Princesses in Fantasyland, all the other characters do not have a set schedule of appearing and are either found near their respective rides and lands or wandering about the park. Some may only appear on special occasions and not everyone appears in the park every day. Some characters can be found both at Disneyland and Adventure World. The lines for meet n' greets may close quickly once the characters appear and except Mickey Mouse and the Princesses no other characters have set times of appearance. In general however, all of them will usually appear at any time between 10:00 and 15:00 before the main parade. ''The wait times and advice given for some rides may not always be accurate and are highly dependent on crowd levels when you visit.'' === Disneyland Park === The main draw of the resort, Disneyland Park and is considered to be the most beautiful disneyland-style park in the world with its very rich and elegant theming. With 21 rides, multiple stage shows, a parade and a nighttime fireworks display, there more than enough here to keep both the young and the old occupied for a full day. The park has a circular shape and consists of five thematic "lands" that are connected to the central plaza, where the castle is located. ==== Main Street U.S.A. ==== The first land guests encounter, Main Street U.S.A. is a cobblestoned street that connects the small entry square, called ''Town Square'', to the central plaza and Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is themed after an early 20th-century American town, just like Walt Disney's hometown, and its main draws are the multiple restaurants and shops. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' — The Disneyland Railroad is a relaxing ride aboard four steampunk trains that start from Main Street and do a 20-minute circle of the park with stops at every land except Adventureland. It is mainly a mode of transportation but also has some very good scenery and offers unique views on some rides like Pirates of the Caribbean. There is also a diorama between the Main Street and Frontierland stations where riders can see into the Grand Canyon! * '''Main Street Vehicles''' — Unique vintage vehicles that go up and down Main Street and guests can hop on to any of them. They include a turn-of-the century fire truck, a double decker omnibus, a Cadilac limousine and a Mercer. * '''Horse-Drawn Streetcars''' — Horse-drawn streetcars with same function as the Main Street vehicles. * '''Shops''' — There are 12 shops on Main Street that sell all kinds of Disney-themed merchandise. The most popular and largest one is '''Emporium''' an early 20th-century department store that sells costumes, toys, pins and much more. Other well-known shops are '''Flora's Unique Boutique''' (a Parisian-themed photography store), '''Plaza East & West Boutiques''' (sells a lot of Disneyland Paris souvenirs), '''Lilly's Boutique''' (with tablewear and decorative products) and the '''Boardwalk Candy Palace''' (with, you guessed it, lots of candy). You can even get a haircut at '''Dapper Dan's Haircuts'''! * '''Liberty and Discovery Arcades''' — Two covered walkways running parallel to the east and west of Main Street. They are themed to the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Arcade) and the inventors of the 19th century (Discovery Arcade). ==== Fantasyland ==== Probably the most recognizable place in the park, Fantasyland is located directly behind the Sleeping Beauty Castle and is the largest land in the park with many of the classic Disney rides. It is themed after a European fairytale village and is home to many iconic Disney characters like Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Snow White. All of the Disney princesses can also be found here either walking around or in their exclusive meet n' greets. ''Fantasyland may close earlier than the rest of the park for the firework show.'' * '''Sleeping Beauty Castle''' — The undeniable icon of Disneyland Paris, the pink-painted castle with its blue spires towers at over 50 m (167 feet) tall and can be seen from almost everywhere in the resort. It is inspired by the ''Neuschwanstein Castle'' in Germany which Walt Disney is said to have loved when he saw for the first time. Inside the castle is '''La Gallerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant''' (The Sleeping Beauty Gallery), a walkthrough attraction that retells the story of Sleeping Beauty through illustrated books, tapestries and stained glass windows. There is also '''La Taniere du Dragon''' (The Dragon Cave), an atmospheric cave under the castle with an impressive animatronic dragon. * '''Peter Pan's Flight''' (Premier Access) — One Disney's most iconic and famous rides, the small pirate ships take flight with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell above nighttime lights of London to Neverland where you will see Indians, mermaids and of course Captain Hook and his crew. The feeling of flying is achieved by holding the ships from a rail in the ceiling instead of the ground. It is a truly beautiful and unmissable ride that will surely evoke nostalgia on adults as well. The ride is very popular with long queues. If you are going in high season better visit early in the morning, late afternoon or with Premier Access. * '''It's A Small World''' — Jokingly called "happiest cruise on earth", this ride is another disney classic where this time you board boats and set sail through colorful, sometimes cliche, displays celebrating different countries and cultures from around the world. It has pacifist, anti-racism message and there is a large number of small animatronic dolls in every scene, meant to symbolize the children of the world. Rarely has a wait above 30 minutes due to its large capacity. * '''Princess Pavillion''' — The Princess Pavillion is located next to It's A Small World and where you can meet the Disney princesses. The princess cast is not always the same but the most common princesses are Cinderella, Aurora, Belle and Ariel. The Pavillion has the ''longest'' ''lines'' in the park and the wait to meet the princesses can sometimes exceed ''two hours''. If it's a priority better visit at opening (opens at 10:00) or before closing (it's usually closed by mid-afternoon). * '''Meet Mickey Mouse''' — In a small theater next to Peter Pan's Flight, guests can head backstage to meet and chat with the world's most famous mouse! Just like the Princess Pavillion it is very popular. * '''Blanche Neige et Les Sept Nains''' — A standard dark ride that retells the story of Snow White and how she met the seven dwarves and escaped from the evil witch. ''The ride has some scary scenes like a dungeon with hanging skeletons that may frighten younger children.'' * '''Les Voyages de Pinocchio''' — Another old dark ride next to Snow White, this one goes through the classic story of Pinocchio. ''Also leans into the scarier aspect of the film and may frighten younger children.'' * '''Casey Jr Circus Train''' — A charming experience on board a small train that goes on a tour around miniatures from fairytales like Rapunzel's Tower from ''Tangled'', Prince Eric's Castle from the ''Little Mermaid'' and Arendelle from ''Frozen''. Opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Le Pays des Contes Fees''' — The ride follows the same layout as Casey Jr, though this time guests are on boats with narrators and can get closer to the miniatures. Songs from the movies will be played on the boat when it's close. Also opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Dumbo the Flying Elephant''' — The iconic spinner ride where you can board small elephants and spin above Fantasyland. You can also control how high your elephant is going through a lever on the vehicle. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. If you intend to ride it visit early or late as it can build a fairly long line (30-60 minutes) from mid-morning to the afternoon. * '''Mad Hatter's Teacups''' — Another classic spinning ride this time with teacups that spin around themselves, themed after Mad Hatter from ''Alice in Wonderland''. For people prone to motion sickness, the spinning of the teacups is controllable by the riders but some spinning is unavoidable. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. * '''Alice's Curious Labyrinth''' — An enjoyable maze themed after Alice in Wonderland. 21 characters from the film appear here including Alice herself and, sometimes there is a meet-and-greet with the Red Queen. Head up the queen's castle for some amazing views. ==== Adventureland ==== In the north-west corner of the park resides Adventureland. A tropical-themed area with heavy Arabian and Asian influences and a small island in the middle, the land is dedicated to the more adventurous characters such as Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones and Aladdin and their many stories. * '''Pirates of the Caribbean''' (Premier Access) — In the Pirates of the Caribbean guests board boats and go on a journey through the beautifully crafted, 17th-century world of Captain Jack Sparrow passing by Dead Man's Cove and Isla de la Muerta. The ride is also home to a lot of the famous characters from the movies (which were inspired by this ride) like Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones. It is an unmissable experience that is fun for all ages. Despite its popularity, Pirates of the Caribbean rarely has very high lines due to its high capacity. The queue is set inside a very detailed and imposing castle. * '''Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril''' (1.40m height requirement, Premier Access) — The other ride in Adventureland, an outdoor rollercoaster in an ancient jungle temple (the ''Temple of Peril'') that is, vaguely, themed to Indiana Jones. It is generally a hit or miss but nevertheless a fun experience. Also a popular ride so expect 30- to 45-minute waits in the afternoon. Ride it earlier or later in the day, with Premier Access or via Single Rider. (''The coaster has a full loop and can be rough on some parts for people with back problems).'' * '''Adventure Isle''' {{Emdash}} The small island in the middle of Adventureland has 3 attractions: '''La Cabane des Robinson''' (a large treehouse themed to the Robinson Family), the '''Pirate Galleon''' (a small pirate ship with interactive exhibits surrounded by a beach) and '''Skull Rock''' (inspired by the one in Peter Pan). It is one of the best places to let kids play in the park. * '''Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A walkthrough exhibit with miniature scenes retelling the story of Aladdin. ==== Frontierland ==== Situated on the southwest corner of the park, Frontierland is themed after the wild west. It is based on the fictional city of <nowiki>''Thunder Mesa''</nowiki>, an American mining town of the late 19th century around Big Thunder Mountain. * '''Big Thunder Mountain''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The famed orange mountain is situated inside the land's lake and can be seen from across the park. It's a minecart rollercoaster that dives below the river, then emerging and zig-zagging around the very well-themed mountain and then diving again to emerge back in Thunder Mesa (the ride's entrance is not on the mountain itself). The coaster is a must-do as it is thrilling but also family-friendly. Big Thunder Mountain is the ''most popular'' ride in the park frequently posting 1-2 hour waits. Better experienced around park opening, with Premier Access, Single Rider or at night (the ambience of the mountain at night cannot be understated). * '''Phantom Manor''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} This classic ride is Disneyland Paris' version of the ''Haunted Mansion'' found in other Disney parks. Tucked away in a dilapidated brown manor, guests board two-person omnimovers (a continuously loading ride system) and go for slow tour inside the hallways, rooms and gardens of the house discovering its story and seeing all the ghosts that now call it home. The ride is not really scary but younger children may be frightened by a few scenes. Doesn't usually have long lines. * '''Thunder Mesa Riverboad Landing''' {{Emdash}} A leisurely experience on board two large, 19th-century paddle-steamer boats called Mark Twain and Molly Brown, that do a 15-minute circle of the river around Big Thunder Mountain. The cruise is especially beautiful in the afternoon and at sunset. * '''Frontierland Playground''' {{Emdash}} A kids playground themed after the indian village from Pocahontas. * '''Rustler Roundup Shootin' Gallery''' {{Emdash}} A shooting arcade with interactive moving targets. *'''The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands''' {{Emdash}} An impressive and critically-acclaimed musical show in the Frontierland Theater. It plays multiple times every day and lasts 30 minutes. You can book seats in advance via the website, app, telephone or at City Hall on Main Street. ==== Discoveryland ==== The equivalent of the ''Tomorrowland'' found in other disney parks, Discoveryland is an idealized vision of tomorrow as imagined by European thinkers and explorers like Leonardo da Vinci, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, with its retro-futuristic buildings and bright blue/brown colors. * '''Hyperspace Mountain''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The highlight of the area and one of the highlights of the park as a whole, Hyperspace Mountain is a large circular pyramid building located at the land's center. It houses an indoor rollercoaster that is now themed after the Star Wars franchise, taking the place of the original Space Mountain, where guests are launched on to high speed journey across the galaxy and see the battles between the Empire and the Resistance. An absolute must-do ride, be warned however that the coaster takes place in darkness and has 3 inversions so it may be rough for some people. Very popular ride with frequent queues in the vicinity of 1 hour, it is better experienced in the morning, at night or via Premier Access and Single Rider. * '''Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} An interactive shooter dark ride themed after Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Guests shoot lasers from the guns on their vehicles at targets with the ''Z'' insignia throughout the ride, competing with each other about who gets the highest score. It's a really fun experience and many people ride it more than once trying to beat each other. At the end is the ''Star Command'' rank where everyone is given a rank based on their scores. Also a very popular ride. * '''Star Tours: The Adventures Continue''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Another Star Wars ride in the back of the land. This time it's a 3D-motion simulator (meaning that the vehicle also simulates movement seen on the screen) where guests board a spaceship and go on voyage with C-3PO in the world of Star Wars. The ride has more than 60 randomised stories and scenes based on all the Star Wars movies and series so that every experience is completely unique. Not as popular as the previous rides. Its queue is also fun to wait as it is built as an intergalactic space station with talking robots. * '''Autopia''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A car-driving attraction where you can board 1950s futuristic cars and go for a 5-6 minute drive. Riders can change only the speed of the car not its direction. It's especially fun for young children that can't drive but can be skipped otherwise. Always has short lines except on the busiest of days. * '''Orbitron''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A spinner ride similar to Dumbo in Fantasyland but this time you board small spaceships and the height that your vehicle reaches is controllable by the riders. * '''Les Mysteres du Nautilus''' {{Emdash}} A nice walkthrough attraction in the land's lagoon where you go down an ''actual'' submarine themed after the Nautilus from the ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea''. * '''Mickey's Philharmagic''' {{Emdash}} A 12-minute, 4D show where Donald Duck leads a digital orchestra that plays famous songs from disney movies like ''Be Our Guest'', ''You Can Fly'' and ''A Whole New World''. ==== Shows and parades ==== * As of May 2025, the nighttime spectacular for the park is '''Disney Tales of Magic'''. This immersive show celebrates the magic we carry within all of us. Projections on the castle and on the buildings of Main Street feature iconic moments from various Disney and Pixar movies, joined by fireworks, high-powered searchlights that light up the night sky, lasers, and drones above the castle. Shows take place nightly. * As of May 2025, there is no parade in this park. === Disney Adventure World === The resort's second theme park opened on March 16, 2002 and is themed after the world of Hollywood, Pixar and Marvel. Originally considered a very subpar theme park, it is now home to some excellent rides and shows. It is also undergoing a multi-phase refurbishment and expansion expected to be completed from early 2025 to 2026. If you are visiting the theme park before this time expect to see a lot of construction and closed-off areas. ==== World Premiere ==== Step inside the park via the entrance plaza and make your way into the new World Premiere, an indoor homage to old Hollywood filled by art decor architecture, shopping, and dining. This serves as the gateway to the rest of the park, a kind of indoor version of Main Street transported to Old Hollywood. ==== Production Courtyard ==== A small land that acts as the park's main plaza, Production Courtyard has two shows and the iconic Tower of Terror. * '''Twilight Zone Tower of Terror''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The park's icon and tallest building, the Tower of Terror is themed after the Hollywood Tower Hotel from the 1960s TV series ''The Twilight Zone''. Guests enter the hotel to see the ride's preshow explaining how the hotel became cursed before boarding an elevator where they are visited by its ghosts. The elevator functions as drop tower launching and dropping riders on board multiple times inside the hotel (with some great views up top). The ride may be intense for some people. Very popular ride that can reach an hour worth of wait, plan to head here in the morning, late afternoon. * '''Disney Junior Dream Factory''' {{Emdash}} A 20-minute live show in a steampunk factory setting where famous Disney characters sing and dance. * '''Stitch Live''' {{Emdash}} A show where a digital Stitch appears on a screen and, with the help of computers, interacts and talks with guests ==== Toon Studio ==== A a very small land nestled between Production Courtyard and the World of Pixar. It has two attractions. * '''Magic Carpets of Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A spinning flat ride, like Dumbo and Orbitron at Disneyland Park, but instead of elephants and spaceships this time riders are on magic carpets in front of Arabian-themed painted backdrop. Good for young children. * '''Animation Academy''' {{Emdash}} A themed gift shop. ==== World of Pixar ==== [[File:Toon Studio Ratatouille area.jpg|thumb|270x270px|The Ratatouille area]] This land is dedicated all-things Pixar. Guests can visit rides and eat at restaurants inspired by famous Pixar movies like ''Cars, Finding Nemo, Toy Story and Ratatouille''. * '''Ratatouille: The Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} One of the two headliners of the land, Ratatouille: The Adventure is a 4D-dark ride where riders are "shrunk" to the size of a rat and travel through the world of Remy visiting the sewers, back alleys and Gusteau's Restaurant. It uses a mix of physical sets, and projection screens for a unique experience and it's fun for all ages. Very popular with all visitors the ride is best avoided from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, unless Premier Access is available (may sell out sometimes). * '''Crush's Coaster''' (''1.07 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The other major ride of the land, Crush's Coaster is an indoor, wild-mouse rollercoaster named after Crush from Finding Nemo. The 4-person, spinning turtle shells start calmly passing through a coral reef and an abandoned submarine, where you see Nemo and Bruce, before they start racing and spinning simulating the feeling of being in the East Australian Current. Crush's Coaster has by far the ''longest'' and ''most persistent'' lines in the park frequently staying at 60-90 minutes all day. Head there first thing in the morning or right before closing, or use Premier Access and Single Rider. ''(The ride is more intense than it seems and the spinning may affect guests with motion sickness).'' * '''Toy Story Playland''' {{Emdash}} A small mini-land geared towards children themed to the Toy Story movies with 3 attractions: '''RC Racer''', a halfpipe orange rollercoaster where you board the famous car from the movie (the only mildly-intense ride here), '''Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop''', a small drop ride with nice views and '''Slinky Dog Dash''', a tiny rollercoaster where the train is Slinky Dog. * '''Cars Road Trip''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A rethemed part of the now-closed Studio Tram Tour, it's a tram that wizzes through 3 scenes featuring characters from Pixar's ''Cars''. Generally considered a bad ride. * '''Cars Quatre Roues Rallye''' {{Emdash}} Another ''Cars'' attraction for young children, this time a flat ride with spinning cars. ==== Avengers Campus ==== The first land to open as part of the ongoing expansion, Avengers Campus is themed after the Marvel Superheroes and took the place of the former Hollywood Backlot. The land has two rides and many character meet-and-greets with the Marvel characters. * '''Avengers Assemble: Flight Force''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Set inside the ''Avengers Headquarters'', this is an indoor rollercoaster where guests ride through space with Iron Man and Captain Marvel as they fight the Kree. The queue is very detailed and has a preshow with an impressive Iron-Man animatronic. Keep in mind that the rollercoaster is fast, takes place mostly in darkness and has multiple inversions. Waits above 40-45 minutes rare. * '''Spiderman W.E.B. Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} W.E.B. Adventure is an interactive shooter ride themed after Spiderman where guests shoot webs into moving targets, like Buzz Lightyear in Disneyland. Unlike Buzz Lightyear though there are only digital screens, riders now wear 3D glasses and shoot the webs with their hands. Very popular ride, it is usually clogged by crowds at midday and afternoon. * '''Shows and Meet n' Greets''' {{Emdash}} There are many small outdoor, interactive shows and meet n' greets with the superheroes throughout the land. They are not timed and happen randomly throughout the day. ==== Shows and parades ==== * Taking place in the Theatre of the Stars, '''Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland''' is a pop-rock extravaganza featuring a whole new interpretation of the classic story featuring elaborate stunts and many BMX bikes. ==Buy== If there is one thing you will never have a problem finding in Disneyland Paris it's stores. Various themed and general stores are spread liberally throughout the park, selling Disney merchandise and general memorabilia. They carry everything from pencils to books, from Indiana Jones fedora hats to Cinderella costumes. The sky is basically the limit on the money you can spend at Disneyland Paris: you can buy glass/crystal trinkets and sword replicas in the central castle. The main shopping area of Disneyland Paris is '''Main Street USA'''. The largest store at Walt Disney Studios Paris is '''Disney Studio 1''', which you will see straight ahead after you enter the park. '''Disney Village''' has a large collection of retailers, including a Disney Store. In addition almost every ride in the park has a gift shop that you pass through at the exit, selling memorabilia connected to it. Because of the sheer number of stores there is some variation in what they will stock. For example, a shop in Frontierland may sell different cuddly plush toys when compared to a store in Fantasyland. If you are after merchandise of a specific franchise or character then speak to a cast member. ===Pin-trading=== Pin-trading, while present, is not hyped as much as it is in the American parks. While you can still trade and buy pins and lanyards, you will find a smaller selection and fewer traders. The main pin-trading hub is the '''[https://www.dlptownsquare.com/guides/pin-trading/ Pueblo Trading Post]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' shop, found at the back of Frontierland next to the Pocahontas Indian Village play area. Except for special pin trading events, the shop is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only place in the entire park to buy Limited Edition or "mystery bag/box" pins, so if you're a pin fan then it's worth popping in for a look. There are also usually a few pin traders hanging around who are mostly happy to chat about pin-trading and collecting. ==Eat== Disneyland Paris sports many restaurants and bars that have mostly one thing in common: they're generally expensive, and in the parks themselves they're generally below average (with some exceptions). There are restaurants in every land. Vegan and vegetarian options are available in all restaurants. Takeaway food is easy to find thanks to the Disneyland Paris app. If you're not eating in your hotel then Disney Village offers better options, especially for lunch. Some are simple fast-food spots, others are quite fancy. * The cheapest food on the premises can be bought at McDonald's. Unsurprisingly, they are much more expensive than any average McDonald's. The McDonald's in Disney Village is the largest in France and can become insanely busy at lunchtime. * The primary place to eat, drink, shop and party is in the Disney Village, which contains some nicely-themed restaurants including King Ludwig's Castle, the very atmospheric Rainforest Café, and a nice steak house. * Perhaps the most interesting ambiance can be had in "Captain Jack's — Restaurant des Pirates" which is built inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Prices are steep, but the atmosphere is very nice. You can also look in on the ride itself which can be very entertaining. * There is the large shopping mall Val d'Europe located near the park (one stop west on RER A, also free parking is available). This may help if you are on a budget. * Bring something to drink into the park with you - if you're walking around for hours, especially when it's hot, you will need a lot of liquid to avoid dehydration spoiling your day. Don't forget that drinks at kiosks are very expensive. If you bring a reusable water bottle you can refill it at various free drinking fountains that are scattered throughout the parks. The tap water is perfectly safe to drink. * Some of the restaurants inside the parks close earlier than the rest of the park so always check before deciding where to eat. Alternatively, at a 5 min walk from the main entrance, you can eat at restaurants like Vapianos , Five guys, etc that provide a better value for money. ==Sleep== Disneyland Paris is home to 6 onsite hotels and one offsite property. They vary in theming and pricing and all except the Disneyland Hotel and Davy Crockett Ranch offer free shuttle services to the parks and the Disney Village. Hotel guests are also eligible for free parking and the Extra Magic Time, as referenced before, giving them one-hour early access to select rides in the parks. * The '''Disneyland Hotel (5*)''' is the resort's signature hotel. The instantly recognizable building is the most expensive and lavish of them all having received a fairytale retheme and offers exclusive experiences like princess meet n' greets and dining with characters like Belle or Cinderella. It is also in an ideal location right on the entrance of Disneyland, with great views of the firework show at night and 5 minutes away from Walt Disney Studios. * '''New York Art of Marvel (4*)''' is located on the upper side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a luxury hotel. It has a distinct New York feeling and has been rethemed to include Marvel characters with exclusive meet-and-greets. It has a swimming pool and is a 10 minute walking distance from the parks. * '''Newport Bay (4*)''' is located on the southern side of Lac Buena Vista and is also considered a luxury hotel. It has a nautical style decor with blue rooftops, a swimming pool and offers Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greets. 10-minute walk to the parks. * '''Sequoia Lodge (3*)''' is located on the eastern side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a moderate hotel. It has a beautiful national park theme with wooden brown buildings and lots of trees. It also offers Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets, a swimming pool and a bar with log fire. Also a 10-minute walk from the parks. * '''Hotel Cheyenne (2*)''' is located on Rue du Boeuf Agile and is a value hotel with a Wild West theme. It is the resort's largest hotel with multiple buildings creating a small "town". Hosts meet-and-greets with Woody and Jessie from Toy Story. 20-minute walk to the parks. * '''Hotel Santa Fe (2*)''' is located directly opposite Hotel Cheyenne and is also a value hotel and the cheapest. With the same small "town" feel and orange colored buildings, it has a Cars theme and hosts Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets. Also 20-minute walk to the parks. * The '''Davy Crockett Ranch''' is an offsite property situated 15 minutes' drive away. It is quite different from the other hotels and consists of separate motel style accommodation with cooking facilities. There is also a shop (open late), a swimming pool, horse rides and a petting zoo. There is no shuttle service to the parks. ''All of Disneyland Paris' hotels are generally '''expensive'''. The price for a room in Hotel Santa Fe, the cheapest, can easily run up to more than {{EUR|200}}/night. The luxury / moderate / value characterisations are made in comparison to the other on-site hotels and do not apply to the rest of Paris.'' === Other hotels === Except for the above there are many hotels around the resort mostly in Val d'Europe. Most of these offer transport to the park and have generally lower prices but they don't have a Disney theme and may not be part of special packages and perks provided for guests of the official Disney hotels. A special category are the 5 Disney Partner hotels: * '''Hotel L'Elysee Val D'Europe''' * '''Stay City Aparthotels Paris Marne-La-Vallee''' * '''Ki Space Hotel and Spa''' * '''Aparthotel Adagio Serris - Val D'Europe''' * '''B&B Hotel''' It is best not to limit yourself in Disney or Disney-affiliated hotels if you are travelling on a tight budget and planning to stay close to the resort, but expand your research to the entire Marne-La-Vallee area and the surrounding villages. Especially the villages of Torcy and Bussy-Saint-Georges, directly connected with Disneyland by the RER A, are popular options. ==Talk== Communication should not be an issue for English-speaking visitors. Although Disneyland Paris is mainly French as you'd expect, all menus and signs are also available in English and some in other languages. All Cast Members speak English; and as they are recruited from all over Europe, several of them speak more than three languages. Shows are bilingual. ==Connect== ===Mail=== You can buy postcards and stamps at most shops in the park. Mailboxes exist in some central locations. Ask the shopkeepers about the postage required to your destination. ===Internet=== The park offers Wi-Fi access through the parks. Use the official Disneyland Paris app. ==Go next== *'''[http://www.valdeurope.fr/34-8717-Welcome-to-Val-d-Europe.php Val d'Europe]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the first stop from Marne-la-Vallee on RER A. *[[Paris]], City of Light, easily accessible by the RER A Or visit the other Disneyland parks worldwide at: * [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Florida]]. * [[Disneyland Resort]] in [[California]]. * [[Tokyo Disney Resort]] in [[Japan]]. * [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] in [[Hong Kong]]. * [[Shanghai Disney Resort]] in [[China]] {{geo|48.868719|2.781800}} {{IsPartOf|Île-de-France}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Walt Disney World}} {{related|Disneyland}} {{related|Tokyo Disney Resort}} k0i9vif0zhg9ah71tdq9pjhulg5xhz4 5289378 5289376 2026-06-08T09:17:03Z SpamHunters 2207375 /* By car */ 5289378 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disneyland Paris banner.jpg}} '''Disneyland Paris''' is a major theme park resort in the [[Paris]] suburb of [[Marne-la-Vallée]]. It is the Disney Company's flagship European resort and has two theme parks, seven hotels and an entertainement district. ==Understand== :"To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Once upon a time, a master storyteller, Walt Disney, inspired by Europe's best loved tales, used his own special gifts to share them with the world. He envisioned a Magic Kingdom where these stories would come to life, and called it Disneyland. Now his dream returns to the land that inspired it. Euro Disneyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration for all the world." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, April 1, 1992</small> :"To all who enter the studio of dreams, welcome. Walt Disney Studios is dedicated to our timeless fascination and affection for cinema and television. Here we celebrate the art and the artistry of storytellers from Europe and around the world who create the magic. May this special place stir our own memories of the past, and our dreams of the future." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, March 16, 2002</small> The Disneyland Paris Resort opened on April 12, 1992. It was the first Disney resort in Europe and the second international park after [[Tokyo Disneyland]] in 1983. The resort consists of two theme parks, seven hotels and a shopping/entertainment complex. * '''Disneyland Park''' is the main draw and the first to open. It is considered one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world and had 10 million visitors in 2025, the most of any tourist attraction in Europe. If you have only one available day to visit it is recommended to spend it in Disneyland Park. * '''Disney Adventure World''' is the second park and originally opened as '''Walt Disney Studios''' on 16 March 2002. Despite being quite underwhelming at first, it has turned the corner since then capturing much of the magic of its sister park next door, but is still considered a "secondary" destination. * '''Disney Village''' is a themed shopping and entertainment complex with restaurants, bars, shows, and a cinema. ==== When to visit ==== Disneyland Paris is an excellent destination year-round with many festivals and seasonal offerings like Disney's Halloween Festival and Disney's Enchanted Christmas. The main factors to consider when visiting are ''prices'' and ''crowds.'' The parks get quite crowded on weekends (mostly Saturdays), July and August, French school holidays and Christmas week which is the busiest time of the year. High crowds mean longer lines to enter the park and for rides, shows and restaurants, as well as higher ticket and hotel prices. You can visit during the off seasons (January - March and most of autumn) but keep in mind that during these times the parks usually have shorter opening hours and some rides may be under refurbishment. Ticket and hotel prices are ''variable'': they fluctuate in accordance to demand and crowds. 1 Day - 1 Park tickets usually start from around {{EUR|75}} but it is always best to check the Disneyland Paris [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ website] for up-to-date prices and information on the day of your visit. ===Visitor information === * [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ Disneyland Paris] website == Get in == === By plane === Disneyland Resort Paris is connected to both [http://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/flights international airports in Paris]. From '''[[Charles de Gaulle International Airport]]''', ({{IATA|CDG}}), the most direct option is [http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers SNCF] operated high-speed trains (TGV) that depart from Terminal 2. The trip takes about 10 minutes and a one-way ticket costs {{EUR|32}}. Alternatively you can get the RER B suburban line, transfer to the RER A Line at Châtelet–Les Halles get off at the '''Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy''' station which is located right at the entrance. *Some TGV notes: ** Availability: The TGV has limited seats, so book the ticket in advance. You can do it online, in the ticket machines or in an SNCF office. Sometimes tickets may be terminated both online and in the ticket machines but you can still buy them in the SNCF ticket office. ** Ticket machines: Most of them accept only credit card payments. Few of them accept cash, but only using small cut banknotes ({{EUR|5}}/{{EUR|10}}/{{EUR|20}}). ** Online payment: After buying a TGV ticket online, you will have to validate it in a ticket machine at the station. The validation requires your credit card used for that transaction, and its PIN. This is crucial, because of technical reasons the confirmation must be done automatically in a ticket machine and can't be done manually by TGV office operators, so e.g. don't forget your credit card and its PIN. From [[Paris Orly Airport|Orly International Airport]] you can take Metro Line 14 and transfer to the RER A at the Gare de Lyon station. The journey takes about one hour. There is also a daily shuttle service from both airports to the resort, the '''[https://magicalshuttle.co.uk/ Magical Shuttle]'''. Tickets cost {{EUR|24}} for adults and kids over 12 and {{EUR|11}} for kids aged 3-11. Under 3s travel for free. The journey takes about one hour and the shuttles run until 7-8pm. === By car === Getting to the resort by car is very easy. The highway system of France is extensive. Disneyland is located just off junction 14 of the '''A4 (E50)''', about 35 km east of Paris (Porte de Bercy). The highway (''autoroute'') is tolled and quite expensive. Coming from the United Kingdom, travel times to Disneyland Paris can vary depending on how you enter the country, but on average from Calais you can expect a journey time of around 3 hours. === By train === The best way to reach Disneyland Paris, which has its own railway station, is by train: they are reliable and run frequently. The name of the station is '''Marne-la-Vallée Chessy'''. ====From Paris==== '''RER A''' runs from central [[Paris]] to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, with frequent trains taking 35 min for the journey. A Paris Metro ticket is valid on RER only for travel within Zone 1 (Disneyland Resort Paris is in Zone 5). If you use a Paris Visite, Mobilis or Navigo pass, make sure that it reads ''Zones 1-5'' and not ''Zones 1-3''. The seven main rail terminals in central Paris, the trains that serve them, and directions from them to RER A are explained in the chart below. All of them are served by the Metro and/or RER. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Station !! Services !! Directions to RER A4 |- | Gare du Nord || Thalys<br/>Eurostar<br/>TGV<br/>Transilien Paris-Nord<br/>TER Picardie || RER B or D to Chatelet Les-Halles |- | Gare de l'Est || TGV<br/>ICE<br/>TER Champagne-Ardenne<br/>Transilien Paris-Est || Paris Metro Line 4 to Les Halles |- | Gare Saint-Lazare || 23 Transilien lines<br/>4 Grandes Lignes lines || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare de Lyon || 4 Transilien lines<br/>3 Grandes Lignes lines<br/>TGV || Served by RER A |- | Gare de Bercy || TER Bourgogne<br/>Auto trains || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare d'Austerlitz || Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse main line<br/> || Walk to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare Montparnasse || TGV<br/>TER Centre<br/>TER Basse Normandie || Paris Metro Line 4 to Chatelet<br/>or Line 6 to Nation |} ====From elsewhere ==== Marne-la-Vallée Chessy is served by several '''TGV''' (high-speed train) lines from destinations across France such as [[Lyon]], [[Marseille]], [[Bordeaux]], [[Nantes]], [[Lille]] and [[Strasbourg]]. The station is also the hub for the '''[https://ventes.ouigo.com/ Ouigo]''' network of low-cost TGVs. You can still travel by train from the '''UK''', changing from Eurostar onto the domestic network in either Lille or Paris. Most international railways linking Paris with other countries arrive in central Paris: see the chart above. === By bus === The '''Disneyland Paris Express''' '''[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tours/disneyland-paris-express/ Shuttle]''' service provides a same-day return trip to Disneyland Paris from 5 locations in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, Opera, Chatelet, Gare du Nord and Tour Montparnasse. It departs between 8-9am (depending on the location) and leaves Disneyland at 8pm. ==Tickets== Visiting Disneyland Paris is about as expensive as visiting any of the other Disney parks around the world. There are two types of tickets sold. The '''1 Day 1 Park Ticket''' allows you to visit ''only one'' of the two parks for a full day. There are 1 day tickets with a specified date and 1 day tickets with a flexible date (valid for a year); the former are cheaper. The '''Park Hopper''' tickets allow you to visit ''both'' parks on the same day and are available from 1-4 days. The 4-Day Park Hopper ticket is the most economical deal; the ticket price ''per day'' is the lowest. Disney implements dynamic pricing which means that tickets will be cheaper during the off-season and more expensive when the parks are busier and on weekends. The cheapest 1 day tickets usually start at {{EUR|60}} (12+) and {{EUR|55}} (3-11). These are the prices per the official [https://tickets.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tickets?vpg=1 website] for summer 2026: {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Online Prices''' |- ! rowspan=2 | Days ! ages 3-11 !ages 12+ |- ! Total ! Total |- | 1 Day 1 Park Ticket || {{EUR|75-95}}|| {{EUR|85-100}} |- | 1 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|115-130}}|| {{EUR|120-135}} |- | 2 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|200-230}}|| {{EUR|220-250}} |- | 3 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|240-280}}|| {{EUR|260-300}} |- | 4 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|320-380}}|| {{EUR|340-400}} |} Children aged 0-2 are admitted for free. Also worth searching for are the hotel+ticket packages available. These packages offer tickets with unlimited access to both parks for every day of your visit and a somewhat reduced price for the on-site hotels. Staying at a hotel also includes perks like the Extra Magic Time which is more thoroughly discussed in the See & Do section. Disneyland Paris has multiple websites following the same format but sometimes with different prices. For example the German version of the website might have cheaper tickets than the English or French versions. This can be beneficial if you are planning on visiting as cheaply as possible. === Premier Access === '''Disney Premier Access''' is paid skip-the-line option that allows visitors to bypass the regular standby line in 18 rides. There are two options available: * The '''''ultimate''''' option allows priority access to all 18 rides only once. * The '''''one''''' option can be paid for each ride individually only once. You need to be inside the parks to use this option. Prices for both versions are not standard and depend on the crowds are and how popular each ride is (for the ''one'' option). == Get around == {{Mapframe|48.872234|2.775808|zoom=16}} Once you get inside the resort the main mode of transportation will be walking. The park entrances are approximately 5 minutes away from each other and the Disney Village. Most of the hotels are within a 15-minute walking distance with only Hotel Santa Fe being 20 minutes away. Other modes of transportation are the Disneyland Railroad and the free shuttles that carry guests staying in the hotels to the entrance of the Disney Village and the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy train station (both function as the entrances to the parks as well). The Disneyland Railroad circles Disneyland Park with stops in Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. The railroad is ''not'' available for guests without a park ticket. ===Accessibility=== Wheelchair accessibility is very good, and there are very few areas that have the usual obstacles, such as confined stairs, that make access impossible. A very good system of disabled access for most rides is in place, but for safety and evacuation reasons, some attractions still require that the rider be able to walk or climb a ladder. It is a good idea to get a disability pass from the Information Center on arrival at the park; doing so makes it easier for staff to identify and assist disabled visitors. The pass will not grant a disabled person the right to jump the queue, but it does allow assisted access to rides via the exit gates rather than the more restrictive entrance gates. == See & Do == Before diving into what each theme park has to offer there are several things that may affect a tourist's experience: # The '''Extra Magic Time''' allow people staying in the on-site hotels to enter the parks and select rides one hour before the official opening. Notable rides that are open during this time are Hyperspace Mountain, Big Thunder Mountains, Peter Pan's Flight, Crush's Coaster and Ratatouille Adventure. # '''Single Rider''' is a separate queue that exists for some rides, where the people waiting fill the empty seats on the vehicles. It usually has much lower wait times than the regular queue but your party will be separated. # '''Baby Switch''' is a system for parents whose children do not meet the height requirements of certain rides. Both parents can enter the queue and then one can sit with the child while the other one goes on the ride. When the first one returns the second parent goes directly into the ride without having to queue all over again. '''Disney characters''' are scattered throughout the parks. Except for those with their exclusive meet and greets like Mickey Mouse, the Star Wars characters and the Princesses in Fantasyland, all the other characters do not have a set schedule of appearing and are either found near their respective rides and lands or wandering about the park. Some may only appear on special occasions and not everyone appears in the park every day. Some characters can be found both at Disneyland and Adventure World. The lines for meet n' greets may close quickly once the characters appear and except Mickey Mouse and the Princesses no other characters have set times of appearance. In general however, all of them will usually appear at any time between 10:00 and 15:00 before the main parade. ''The wait times and advice given for some rides may not always be accurate and are highly dependent on crowd levels when you visit.'' === Disneyland Park === The main draw of the resort, Disneyland Park and is considered to be the most beautiful disneyland-style park in the world with its very rich and elegant theming. With 21 rides, multiple stage shows, a parade and a nighttime fireworks display, there more than enough here to keep both the young and the old occupied for a full day. The park has a circular shape and consists of five thematic "lands" that are connected to the central plaza, where the castle is located. ==== Main Street U.S.A. ==== The first land guests encounter, Main Street U.S.A. is a cobblestoned street that connects the small entry square, called ''Town Square'', to the central plaza and Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is themed after an early 20th-century American town, just like Walt Disney's hometown, and its main draws are the multiple restaurants and shops. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' — The Disneyland Railroad is a relaxing ride aboard four steampunk trains that start from Main Street and do a 20-minute circle of the park with stops at every land except Adventureland. It is mainly a mode of transportation but also has some very good scenery and offers unique views on some rides like Pirates of the Caribbean. There is also a diorama between the Main Street and Frontierland stations where riders can see into the Grand Canyon! * '''Main Street Vehicles''' — Unique vintage vehicles that go up and down Main Street and guests can hop on to any of them. They include a turn-of-the century fire truck, a double decker omnibus, a Cadilac limousine and a Mercer. * '''Horse-Drawn Streetcars''' — Horse-drawn streetcars with same function as the Main Street vehicles. * '''Shops''' — There are 12 shops on Main Street that sell all kinds of Disney-themed merchandise. The most popular and largest one is '''Emporium''' an early 20th-century department store that sells costumes, toys, pins and much more. Other well-known shops are '''Flora's Unique Boutique''' (a Parisian-themed photography store), '''Plaza East & West Boutiques''' (sells a lot of Disneyland Paris souvenirs), '''Lilly's Boutique''' (with tablewear and decorative products) and the '''Boardwalk Candy Palace''' (with, you guessed it, lots of candy). You can even get a haircut at '''Dapper Dan's Haircuts'''! * '''Liberty and Discovery Arcades''' — Two covered walkways running parallel to the east and west of Main Street. They are themed to the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Arcade) and the inventors of the 19th century (Discovery Arcade). ==== Fantasyland ==== Probably the most recognizable place in the park, Fantasyland is located directly behind the Sleeping Beauty Castle and is the largest land in the park with many of the classic Disney rides. It is themed after a European fairytale village and is home to many iconic Disney characters like Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Snow White. All of the Disney princesses can also be found here either walking around or in their exclusive meet n' greets. ''Fantasyland may close earlier than the rest of the park for the firework show.'' * '''Sleeping Beauty Castle''' — The undeniable icon of Disneyland Paris, the pink-painted castle with its blue spires towers at over 50 m (167 feet) tall and can be seen from almost everywhere in the resort. It is inspired by the ''Neuschwanstein Castle'' in Germany which Walt Disney is said to have loved when he saw for the first time. Inside the castle is '''La Gallerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant''' (The Sleeping Beauty Gallery), a walkthrough attraction that retells the story of Sleeping Beauty through illustrated books, tapestries and stained glass windows. There is also '''La Taniere du Dragon''' (The Dragon Cave), an atmospheric cave under the castle with an impressive animatronic dragon. * '''Peter Pan's Flight''' (Premier Access) — One Disney's most iconic and famous rides, the small pirate ships take flight with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell above nighttime lights of London to Neverland where you will see Indians, mermaids and of course Captain Hook and his crew. The feeling of flying is achieved by holding the ships from a rail in the ceiling instead of the ground. It is a truly beautiful and unmissable ride that will surely evoke nostalgia on adults as well. The ride is very popular with long queues. If you are going in high season better visit early in the morning, late afternoon or with Premier Access. * '''It's A Small World''' — Jokingly called "happiest cruise on earth", this ride is another disney classic where this time you board boats and set sail through colorful, sometimes cliche, displays celebrating different countries and cultures from around the world. It has pacifist, anti-racism message and there is a large number of small animatronic dolls in every scene, meant to symbolize the children of the world. Rarely has a wait above 30 minutes due to its large capacity. * '''Princess Pavillion''' — The Princess Pavillion is located next to It's A Small World and where you can meet the Disney princesses. The princess cast is not always the same but the most common princesses are Cinderella, Aurora, Belle and Ariel. The Pavillion has the ''longest'' ''lines'' in the park and the wait to meet the princesses can sometimes exceed ''two hours''. If it's a priority better visit at opening (opens at 10:00) or before closing (it's usually closed by mid-afternoon). * '''Meet Mickey Mouse''' — In a small theater next to Peter Pan's Flight, guests can head backstage to meet and chat with the world's most famous mouse! Just like the Princess Pavillion it is very popular. * '''Blanche Neige et Les Sept Nains''' — A standard dark ride that retells the story of Snow White and how she met the seven dwarves and escaped from the evil witch. ''The ride has some scary scenes like a dungeon with hanging skeletons that may frighten younger children.'' * '''Les Voyages de Pinocchio''' — Another old dark ride next to Snow White, this one goes through the classic story of Pinocchio. ''Also leans into the scarier aspect of the film and may frighten younger children.'' * '''Casey Jr Circus Train''' — A charming experience on board a small train that goes on a tour around miniatures from fairytales like Rapunzel's Tower from ''Tangled'', Prince Eric's Castle from the ''Little Mermaid'' and Arendelle from ''Frozen''. Opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Le Pays des Contes Fees''' — The ride follows the same layout as Casey Jr, though this time guests are on boats with narrators and can get closer to the miniatures. Songs from the movies will be played on the boat when it's close. Also opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Dumbo the Flying Elephant''' — The iconic spinner ride where you can board small elephants and spin above Fantasyland. You can also control how high your elephant is going through a lever on the vehicle. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. If you intend to ride it visit early or late as it can build a fairly long line (30-60 minutes) from mid-morning to the afternoon. * '''Mad Hatter's Teacups''' — Another classic spinning ride this time with teacups that spin around themselves, themed after Mad Hatter from ''Alice in Wonderland''. For people prone to motion sickness, the spinning of the teacups is controllable by the riders but some spinning is unavoidable. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. * '''Alice's Curious Labyrinth''' — An enjoyable maze themed after Alice in Wonderland. 21 characters from the film appear here including Alice herself and, sometimes there is a meet-and-greet with the Red Queen. Head up the queen's castle for some amazing views. ==== Adventureland ==== In the north-west corner of the park resides Adventureland. A tropical-themed area with heavy Arabian and Asian influences and a small island in the middle, the land is dedicated to the more adventurous characters such as Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones and Aladdin and their many stories. * '''Pirates of the Caribbean''' (Premier Access) — In the Pirates of the Caribbean guests board boats and go on a journey through the beautifully crafted, 17th-century world of Captain Jack Sparrow passing by Dead Man's Cove and Isla de la Muerta. The ride is also home to a lot of the famous characters from the movies (which were inspired by this ride) like Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones. It is an unmissable experience that is fun for all ages. Despite its popularity, Pirates of the Caribbean rarely has very high lines due to its high capacity. The queue is set inside a very detailed and imposing castle. * '''Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril''' (1.40m height requirement, Premier Access) — The other ride in Adventureland, an outdoor rollercoaster in an ancient jungle temple (the ''Temple of Peril'') that is, vaguely, themed to Indiana Jones. It is generally a hit or miss but nevertheless a fun experience. Also a popular ride so expect 30- to 45-minute waits in the afternoon. Ride it earlier or later in the day, with Premier Access or via Single Rider. (''The coaster has a full loop and can be rough on some parts for people with back problems).'' * '''Adventure Isle''' {{Emdash}} The small island in the middle of Adventureland has 3 attractions: '''La Cabane des Robinson''' (a large treehouse themed to the Robinson Family), the '''Pirate Galleon''' (a small pirate ship with interactive exhibits surrounded by a beach) and '''Skull Rock''' (inspired by the one in Peter Pan). It is one of the best places to let kids play in the park. * '''Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A walkthrough exhibit with miniature scenes retelling the story of Aladdin. ==== Frontierland ==== Situated on the southwest corner of the park, Frontierland is themed after the wild west. It is based on the fictional city of <nowiki>''Thunder Mesa''</nowiki>, an American mining town of the late 19th century around Big Thunder Mountain. * '''Big Thunder Mountain''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The famed orange mountain is situated inside the land's lake and can be seen from across the park. It's a minecart rollercoaster that dives below the river, then emerging and zig-zagging around the very well-themed mountain and then diving again to emerge back in Thunder Mesa (the ride's entrance is not on the mountain itself). The coaster is a must-do as it is thrilling but also family-friendly. Big Thunder Mountain is the ''most popular'' ride in the park frequently posting 1-2 hour waits. Better experienced around park opening, with Premier Access, Single Rider or at night (the ambience of the mountain at night cannot be understated). * '''Phantom Manor''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} This classic ride is Disneyland Paris' version of the ''Haunted Mansion'' found in other Disney parks. Tucked away in a dilapidated brown manor, guests board two-person omnimovers (a continuously loading ride system) and go for slow tour inside the hallways, rooms and gardens of the house discovering its story and seeing all the ghosts that now call it home. The ride is not really scary but younger children may be frightened by a few scenes. Doesn't usually have long lines. * '''Thunder Mesa Riverboad Landing''' {{Emdash}} A leisurely experience on board two large, 19th-century paddle-steamer boats called Mark Twain and Molly Brown, that do a 15-minute circle of the river around Big Thunder Mountain. The cruise is especially beautiful in the afternoon and at sunset. * '''Frontierland Playground''' {{Emdash}} A kids playground themed after the indian village from Pocahontas. * '''Rustler Roundup Shootin' Gallery''' {{Emdash}} A shooting arcade with interactive moving targets. *'''The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands''' {{Emdash}} An impressive and critically-acclaimed musical show in the Frontierland Theater. It plays multiple times every day and lasts 30 minutes. You can book seats in advance via the website, app, telephone or at City Hall on Main Street. ==== Discoveryland ==== The equivalent of the ''Tomorrowland'' found in other disney parks, Discoveryland is an idealized vision of tomorrow as imagined by European thinkers and explorers like Leonardo da Vinci, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, with its retro-futuristic buildings and bright blue/brown colors. * '''Hyperspace Mountain''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The highlight of the area and one of the highlights of the park as a whole, Hyperspace Mountain is a large circular pyramid building located at the land's center. It houses an indoor rollercoaster that is now themed after the Star Wars franchise, taking the place of the original Space Mountain, where guests are launched on to high speed journey across the galaxy and see the battles between the Empire and the Resistance. An absolute must-do ride, be warned however that the coaster takes place in darkness and has 3 inversions so it may be rough for some people. Very popular ride with frequent queues in the vicinity of 1 hour, it is better experienced in the morning, at night or via Premier Access and Single Rider. * '''Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} An interactive shooter dark ride themed after Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Guests shoot lasers from the guns on their vehicles at targets with the ''Z'' insignia throughout the ride, competing with each other about who gets the highest score. It's a really fun experience and many people ride it more than once trying to beat each other. At the end is the ''Star Command'' rank where everyone is given a rank based on their scores. Also a very popular ride. * '''Star Tours: The Adventures Continue''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Another Star Wars ride in the back of the land. This time it's a 3D-motion simulator (meaning that the vehicle also simulates movement seen on the screen) where guests board a spaceship and go on voyage with C-3PO in the world of Star Wars. The ride has more than 60 randomised stories and scenes based on all the Star Wars movies and series so that every experience is completely unique. Not as popular as the previous rides. Its queue is also fun to wait as it is built as an intergalactic space station with talking robots. * '''Autopia''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A car-driving attraction where you can board 1950s futuristic cars and go for a 5-6 minute drive. Riders can change only the speed of the car not its direction. It's especially fun for young children that can't drive but can be skipped otherwise. Always has short lines except on the busiest of days. * '''Orbitron''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A spinner ride similar to Dumbo in Fantasyland but this time you board small spaceships and the height that your vehicle reaches is controllable by the riders. * '''Les Mysteres du Nautilus''' {{Emdash}} A nice walkthrough attraction in the land's lagoon where you go down an ''actual'' submarine themed after the Nautilus from the ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea''. * '''Mickey's Philharmagic''' {{Emdash}} A 12-minute, 4D show where Donald Duck leads a digital orchestra that plays famous songs from disney movies like ''Be Our Guest'', ''You Can Fly'' and ''A Whole New World''. ==== Shows and parades ==== * As of May 2025, the nighttime spectacular for the park is '''Disney Tales of Magic'''. This immersive show celebrates the magic we carry within all of us. Projections on the castle and on the buildings of Main Street feature iconic moments from various Disney and Pixar movies, joined by fireworks, high-powered searchlights that light up the night sky, lasers, and drones above the castle. Shows take place nightly. * As of May 2025, there is no parade in this park. === Disney Adventure World === The resort's second theme park opened on March 16, 2002 and is themed after the world of Hollywood, Pixar and Marvel. Originally considered a very subpar theme park, it is now home to some excellent rides and shows. It is also undergoing a multi-phase refurbishment and expansion expected to be completed from early 2025 to 2026. If you are visiting the theme park before this time expect to see a lot of construction and closed-off areas. ==== World Premiere ==== Step inside the park via the entrance plaza and make your way into the new World Premiere, an indoor homage to old Hollywood filled by art decor architecture, shopping, and dining. This serves as the gateway to the rest of the park, a kind of indoor version of Main Street transported to Old Hollywood. ==== Production Courtyard ==== A small land that acts as the park's main plaza, Production Courtyard has two shows and the iconic Tower of Terror. * '''Twilight Zone Tower of Terror''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The park's icon and tallest building, the Tower of Terror is themed after the Hollywood Tower Hotel from the 1960s TV series ''The Twilight Zone''. Guests enter the hotel to see the ride's preshow explaining how the hotel became cursed before boarding an elevator where they are visited by its ghosts. The elevator functions as drop tower launching and dropping riders on board multiple times inside the hotel (with some great views up top). The ride may be intense for some people. Very popular ride that can reach an hour worth of wait, plan to head here in the morning, late afternoon. * '''Disney Junior Dream Factory''' {{Emdash}} A 20-minute live show in a steampunk factory setting where famous Disney characters sing and dance. * '''Stitch Live''' {{Emdash}} A show where a digital Stitch appears on a screen and, with the help of computers, interacts and talks with guests ==== Toon Studio ==== A a very small land nestled between Production Courtyard and the World of Pixar. It has two attractions. * '''Magic Carpets of Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A spinning flat ride, like Dumbo and Orbitron at Disneyland Park, but instead of elephants and spaceships this time riders are on magic carpets in front of Arabian-themed painted backdrop. Good for young children. * '''Animation Academy''' {{Emdash}} A themed gift shop. ==== World of Pixar ==== [[File:Toon Studio Ratatouille area.jpg|thumb|270x270px|The Ratatouille area]] This land is dedicated all-things Pixar. Guests can visit rides and eat at restaurants inspired by famous Pixar movies like ''Cars, Finding Nemo, Toy Story and Ratatouille''. * '''Ratatouille: The Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} One of the two headliners of the land, Ratatouille: The Adventure is a 4D-dark ride where riders are "shrunk" to the size of a rat and travel through the world of Remy visiting the sewers, back alleys and Gusteau's Restaurant. It uses a mix of physical sets, and projection screens for a unique experience and it's fun for all ages. Very popular with all visitors the ride is best avoided from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, unless Premier Access is available (may sell out sometimes). * '''Crush's Coaster''' (''1.07 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The other major ride of the land, Crush's Coaster is an indoor, wild-mouse rollercoaster named after Crush from Finding Nemo. The 4-person, spinning turtle shells start calmly passing through a coral reef and an abandoned submarine, where you see Nemo and Bruce, before they start racing and spinning simulating the feeling of being in the East Australian Current. Crush's Coaster has by far the ''longest'' and ''most persistent'' lines in the park frequently staying at 60-90 minutes all day. Head there first thing in the morning or right before closing, or use Premier Access and Single Rider. ''(The ride is more intense than it seems and the spinning may affect guests with motion sickness).'' * '''Toy Story Playland''' {{Emdash}} A small mini-land geared towards children themed to the Toy Story movies with 3 attractions: '''RC Racer''', a halfpipe orange rollercoaster where you board the famous car from the movie (the only mildly-intense ride here), '''Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop''', a small drop ride with nice views and '''Slinky Dog Dash''', a tiny rollercoaster where the train is Slinky Dog. * '''Cars Road Trip''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A rethemed part of the now-closed Studio Tram Tour, it's a tram that wizzes through 3 scenes featuring characters from Pixar's ''Cars''. Generally considered a bad ride. * '''Cars Quatre Roues Rallye''' {{Emdash}} Another ''Cars'' attraction for young children, this time a flat ride with spinning cars. ==== Avengers Campus ==== The first land to open as part of the ongoing expansion, Avengers Campus is themed after the Marvel Superheroes and took the place of the former Hollywood Backlot. The land has two rides and many character meet-and-greets with the Marvel characters. * '''Avengers Assemble: Flight Force''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Set inside the ''Avengers Headquarters'', this is an indoor rollercoaster where guests ride through space with Iron Man and Captain Marvel as they fight the Kree. The queue is very detailed and has a preshow with an impressive Iron-Man animatronic. Keep in mind that the rollercoaster is fast, takes place mostly in darkness and has multiple inversions. Waits above 40-45 minutes rare. * '''Spiderman W.E.B. Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} W.E.B. Adventure is an interactive shooter ride themed after Spiderman where guests shoot webs into moving targets, like Buzz Lightyear in Disneyland. Unlike Buzz Lightyear though there are only digital screens, riders now wear 3D glasses and shoot the webs with their hands. Very popular ride, it is usually clogged by crowds at midday and afternoon. * '''Shows and Meet n' Greets''' {{Emdash}} There are many small outdoor, interactive shows and meet n' greets with the superheroes throughout the land. They are not timed and happen randomly throughout the day. ==== Shows and parades ==== * Taking place in the Theatre of the Stars, '''Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland''' is a pop-rock extravaganza featuring a whole new interpretation of the classic story featuring elaborate stunts and many BMX bikes. ==Buy== If there is one thing you will never have a problem finding in Disneyland Paris it's stores. Various themed and general stores are spread liberally throughout the park, selling Disney merchandise and general memorabilia. They carry everything from pencils to books, from Indiana Jones fedora hats to Cinderella costumes. The sky is basically the limit on the money you can spend at Disneyland Paris: you can buy glass/crystal trinkets and sword replicas in the central castle. The main shopping area of Disneyland Paris is '''Main Street USA'''. The largest store at Walt Disney Studios Paris is '''Disney Studio 1''', which you will see straight ahead after you enter the park. '''Disney Village''' has a large collection of retailers, including a Disney Store. In addition almost every ride in the park has a gift shop that you pass through at the exit, selling memorabilia connected to it. Because of the sheer number of stores there is some variation in what they will stock. For example, a shop in Frontierland may sell different cuddly plush toys when compared to a store in Fantasyland. If you are after merchandise of a specific franchise or character then speak to a cast member. ===Pin-trading=== Pin-trading, while present, is not hyped as much as it is in the American parks. While you can still trade and buy pins and lanyards, you will find a smaller selection and fewer traders. The main pin-trading hub is the '''[https://www.dlptownsquare.com/guides/pin-trading/ Pueblo Trading Post]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' shop, found at the back of Frontierland next to the Pocahontas Indian Village play area. Except for special pin trading events, the shop is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only place in the entire park to buy Limited Edition or "mystery bag/box" pins, so if you're a pin fan then it's worth popping in for a look. There are also usually a few pin traders hanging around who are mostly happy to chat about pin-trading and collecting. ==Eat== Disneyland Paris sports many restaurants and bars that have mostly one thing in common: they're generally expensive, and in the parks themselves they're generally below average (with some exceptions). There are restaurants in every land. Vegan and vegetarian options are available in all restaurants. Takeaway food is easy to find thanks to the Disneyland Paris app. If you're not eating in your hotel then Disney Village offers better options, especially for lunch. Some are simple fast-food spots, others are quite fancy. * The cheapest food on the premises can be bought at McDonald's. Unsurprisingly, they are much more expensive than any average McDonald's. The McDonald's in Disney Village is the largest in France and can become insanely busy at lunchtime. * The primary place to eat, drink, shop and party is in the Disney Village, which contains some nicely-themed restaurants including King Ludwig's Castle, the very atmospheric Rainforest Café, and a nice steak house. * Perhaps the most interesting ambiance can be had in "Captain Jack's — Restaurant des Pirates" which is built inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Prices are steep, but the atmosphere is very nice. You can also look in on the ride itself which can be very entertaining. * There is the large shopping mall Val d'Europe located near the park (one stop west on RER A, also free parking is available). This may help if you are on a budget. * Bring something to drink into the park with you - if you're walking around for hours, especially when it's hot, you will need a lot of liquid to avoid dehydration spoiling your day. Don't forget that drinks at kiosks are very expensive. If you bring a reusable water bottle you can refill it at various free drinking fountains that are scattered throughout the parks. The tap water is perfectly safe to drink. * Some of the restaurants inside the parks close earlier than the rest of the park so always check before deciding where to eat. Alternatively, at a 5 min walk from the main entrance, you can eat at restaurants like Vapianos , Five guys, etc that provide a better value for money. ==Sleep== Disneyland Paris is home to 6 onsite hotels and one offsite property. They vary in theming and pricing and all except the Disneyland Hotel and Davy Crockett Ranch offer free shuttle services to the parks and the Disney Village. Hotel guests are also eligible for free parking and the Extra Magic Time, as referenced before, giving them one-hour early access to select rides in the parks. * The '''Disneyland Hotel (5*)''' is the resort's signature hotel. The instantly recognizable building is the most expensive and lavish of them all having received a fairytale retheme and offers exclusive experiences like princess meet n' greets and dining with characters like Belle or Cinderella. It is also in an ideal location right on the entrance of Disneyland, with great views of the firework show at night and 5 minutes away from Walt Disney Studios. * '''New York Art of Marvel (4*)''' is located on the upper side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a luxury hotel. It has a distinct New York feeling and has been rethemed to include Marvel characters with exclusive meet-and-greets. It has a swimming pool and is a 10 minute walking distance from the parks. * '''Newport Bay (4*)''' is located on the southern side of Lac Buena Vista and is also considered a luxury hotel. It has a nautical style decor with blue rooftops, a swimming pool and offers Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greets. 10-minute walk to the parks. * '''Sequoia Lodge (3*)''' is located on the eastern side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a moderate hotel. It has a beautiful national park theme with wooden brown buildings and lots of trees. It also offers Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets, a swimming pool and a bar with log fire. Also a 10-minute walk from the parks. * '''Hotel Cheyenne (2*)''' is located on Rue du Boeuf Agile and is a value hotel with a Wild West theme. It is the resort's largest hotel with multiple buildings creating a small "town". Hosts meet-and-greets with Woody and Jessie from Toy Story. 20-minute walk to the parks. * '''Hotel Santa Fe (2*)''' is located directly opposite Hotel Cheyenne and is also a value hotel and the cheapest. With the same small "town" feel and orange colored buildings, it has a Cars theme and hosts Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets. Also 20-minute walk to the parks. * The '''Davy Crockett Ranch''' is an offsite property situated 15 minutes' drive away. It is quite different from the other hotels and consists of separate motel style accommodation with cooking facilities. There is also a shop (open late), a swimming pool, horse rides and a petting zoo. There is no shuttle service to the parks. ''All of Disneyland Paris' hotels are generally '''expensive'''. The price for a room in Hotel Santa Fe, the cheapest, can easily run up to more than {{EUR|200}}/night. The luxury / moderate / value characterisations are made in comparison to the other on-site hotels and do not apply to the rest of Paris.'' === Other hotels === Except for the above there are many hotels around the resort mostly in Val d'Europe. Most of these offer transport to the park and have generally lower prices but they don't have a Disney theme and may not be part of special packages and perks provided for guests of the official Disney hotels. A special category are the 5 Disney Partner hotels: * '''Hotel L'Elysee Val D'Europe''' * '''Stay City Aparthotels Paris Marne-La-Vallee''' * '''Ki Space Hotel and Spa''' * '''Aparthotel Adagio Serris - Val D'Europe''' * '''B&B Hotel''' It is best not to limit yourself in Disney or Disney-affiliated hotels if you are travelling on a tight budget and planning to stay close to the resort, but expand your research to the entire Marne-La-Vallee area and the surrounding villages. Especially the villages of Torcy and Bussy-Saint-Georges, directly connected with Disneyland by the RER A, are popular options. ==Talk== Communication should not be an issue for English-speaking visitors. Although Disneyland Paris is mainly French as you'd expect, all menus and signs are also available in English and some in other languages. All Cast Members speak English; and as they are recruited from all over Europe, several of them speak more than three languages. Shows are bilingual. ==Connect== ===Mail=== You can buy postcards and stamps at most shops in the park. Mailboxes exist in some central locations. Ask the shopkeepers about the postage required to your destination. ===Internet=== The park offers Wi-Fi access through the parks. Use the official Disneyland Paris app. ==Go next== *'''[http://www.valdeurope.fr/34-8717-Welcome-to-Val-d-Europe.php Val d'Europe]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the first stop from Marne-la-Vallee on RER A. *[[Paris]], City of Light, easily accessible by the RER A Or visit the other Disneyland parks worldwide at: * [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Florida]]. * [[Disneyland Resort]] in [[California]]. * [[Tokyo Disney Resort]] in [[Japan]]. * [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] in [[Hong Kong]]. * [[Shanghai Disney Resort]] in [[China]] {{geo|48.868719|2.781800}} {{IsPartOf|Île-de-France}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Walt Disney World}} {{related|Disneyland}} {{related|Tokyo Disney Resort}} 1btyjesw08qf5yimsn4k1ra6iaz3pfp 5289380 5289378 2026-06-08T09:18:41Z SpamHunters 2207375 /* From elsewhere */ 5289380 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disneyland Paris banner.jpg}} '''Disneyland Paris''' is a major theme park resort in the [[Paris]] suburb of [[Marne-la-Vallée]]. It is the Disney Company's flagship European resort and has two theme parks, seven hotels and an entertainement district. ==Understand== :"To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Once upon a time, a master storyteller, Walt Disney, inspired by Europe's best loved tales, used his own special gifts to share them with the world. He envisioned a Magic Kingdom where these stories would come to life, and called it Disneyland. Now his dream returns to the land that inspired it. Euro Disneyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration for all the world." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, April 1, 1992</small> :"To all who enter the studio of dreams, welcome. Walt Disney Studios is dedicated to our timeless fascination and affection for cinema and television. Here we celebrate the art and the artistry of storytellers from Europe and around the world who create the magic. May this special place stir our own memories of the past, and our dreams of the future." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, March 16, 2002</small> The Disneyland Paris Resort opened on April 12, 1992. It was the first Disney resort in Europe and the second international park after [[Tokyo Disneyland]] in 1983. The resort consists of two theme parks, seven hotels and a shopping/entertainment complex. * '''Disneyland Park''' is the main draw and the first to open. It is considered one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world and had 10 million visitors in 2025, the most of any tourist attraction in Europe. If you have only one available day to visit it is recommended to spend it in Disneyland Park. * '''Disney Adventure World''' is the second park and originally opened as '''Walt Disney Studios''' on 16 March 2002. Despite being quite underwhelming at first, it has turned the corner since then capturing much of the magic of its sister park next door, but is still considered a "secondary" destination. * '''Disney Village''' is a themed shopping and entertainment complex with restaurants, bars, shows, and a cinema. ==== When to visit ==== Disneyland Paris is an excellent destination year-round with many festivals and seasonal offerings like Disney's Halloween Festival and Disney's Enchanted Christmas. The main factors to consider when visiting are ''prices'' and ''crowds.'' The parks get quite crowded on weekends (mostly Saturdays), July and August, French school holidays and Christmas week which is the busiest time of the year. High crowds mean longer lines to enter the park and for rides, shows and restaurants, as well as higher ticket and hotel prices. You can visit during the off seasons (January - March and most of autumn) but keep in mind that during these times the parks usually have shorter opening hours and some rides may be under refurbishment. Ticket and hotel prices are ''variable'': they fluctuate in accordance to demand and crowds. 1 Day - 1 Park tickets usually start from around {{EUR|75}} but it is always best to check the Disneyland Paris [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ website] for up-to-date prices and information on the day of your visit. ===Visitor information === * [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ Disneyland Paris] website == Get in == === By plane === Disneyland Resort Paris is connected to both [http://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/flights international airports in Paris]. From '''[[Charles de Gaulle International Airport]]''', ({{IATA|CDG}}), the most direct option is [http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers SNCF] operated high-speed trains (TGV) that depart from Terminal 2. The trip takes about 10 minutes and a one-way ticket costs {{EUR|32}}. Alternatively you can get the RER B suburban line, transfer to the RER A Line at Châtelet–Les Halles get off at the '''Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy''' station which is located right at the entrance. *Some TGV notes: ** Availability: The TGV has limited seats, so book the ticket in advance. You can do it online, in the ticket machines or in an SNCF office. Sometimes tickets may be terminated both online and in the ticket machines but you can still buy them in the SNCF ticket office. ** Ticket machines: Most of them accept only credit card payments. Few of them accept cash, but only using small cut banknotes ({{EUR|5}}/{{EUR|10}}/{{EUR|20}}). ** Online payment: After buying a TGV ticket online, you will have to validate it in a ticket machine at the station. The validation requires your credit card used for that transaction, and its PIN. This is crucial, because of technical reasons the confirmation must be done automatically in a ticket machine and can't be done manually by TGV office operators, so e.g. don't forget your credit card and its PIN. From [[Paris Orly Airport|Orly International Airport]] you can take Metro Line 14 and transfer to the RER A at the Gare de Lyon station. The journey takes about one hour. There is also a daily shuttle service from both airports to the resort, the '''[https://magicalshuttle.co.uk/ Magical Shuttle]'''. Tickets cost {{EUR|24}} for adults and kids over 12 and {{EUR|11}} for kids aged 3-11. Under 3s travel for free. The journey takes about one hour and the shuttles run until 7-8pm. === By car === Getting to the resort by car is very easy. The highway system of France is extensive. Disneyland is located just off junction 14 of the '''A4 (E50)''', about 35 km east of Paris (Porte de Bercy). The highway (''autoroute'') is tolled and quite expensive. Coming from the United Kingdom, travel times to Disneyland Paris can vary depending on how you enter the country, but on average from Calais you can expect a journey time of around 3 hours. === By train === The best way to reach Disneyland Paris, which has its own railway station, is by train: they are reliable and run frequently. The name of the station is '''Marne-la-Vallée Chessy'''. ====From Paris==== '''RER A''' runs from central [[Paris]] to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, with frequent trains taking 35 min for the journey. A Paris Metro ticket is valid on RER only for travel within Zone 1 (Disneyland Resort Paris is in Zone 5). If you use a Paris Visite, Mobilis or Navigo pass, make sure that it reads ''Zones 1-5'' and not ''Zones 1-3''. The seven main rail terminals in central Paris, the trains that serve them, and directions from them to RER A are explained in the chart below. All of them are served by the Metro and/or RER. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Station !! Services !! Directions to RER A4 |- | Gare du Nord || Thalys<br/>Eurostar<br/>TGV<br/>Transilien Paris-Nord<br/>TER Picardie || RER B or D to Chatelet Les-Halles |- | Gare de l'Est || TGV<br/>ICE<br/>TER Champagne-Ardenne<br/>Transilien Paris-Est || Paris Metro Line 4 to Les Halles |- | Gare Saint-Lazare || 23 Transilien lines<br/>4 Grandes Lignes lines || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare de Lyon || 4 Transilien lines<br/>3 Grandes Lignes lines<br/>TGV || Served by RER A |- | Gare de Bercy || TER Bourgogne<br/>Auto trains || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare d'Austerlitz || Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse main line<br/> || Walk to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare Montparnasse || TGV<br/>TER Centre<br/>TER Basse Normandie || Paris Metro Line 4 to Chatelet<br/>or Line 6 to Nation |} ====From elsewhere ==== Marne-la-Vallée Chessy is served by several '''TGV''' (high-speed train) lines from destinations across France such as [[Lyon]], [[Marseille]], [[Bordeaux]], [[Nantes]], [[Lille]] and [[Strasbourg]] and the BeNeLux (Brussels-South station, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Schiphol Airport). The station is also the hub for the '''[https://ventes.ouigo.com/ Ouigo]''' network of low-cost TGVs. You can still travel by train from the '''UK''', changing from Eurostar onto the domestic network in either Lille or Paris. Most international railways linking Paris with other countries arrive in central Paris: see the chart above. === By bus === The '''Disneyland Paris Express''' '''[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tours/disneyland-paris-express/ Shuttle]''' service provides a same-day return trip to Disneyland Paris from 5 locations in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, Opera, Chatelet, Gare du Nord and Tour Montparnasse. It departs between 8-9am (depending on the location) and leaves Disneyland at 8pm. ==Tickets== Visiting Disneyland Paris is about as expensive as visiting any of the other Disney parks around the world. There are two types of tickets sold. The '''1 Day 1 Park Ticket''' allows you to visit ''only one'' of the two parks for a full day. There are 1 day tickets with a specified date and 1 day tickets with a flexible date (valid for a year); the former are cheaper. The '''Park Hopper''' tickets allow you to visit ''both'' parks on the same day and are available from 1-4 days. The 4-Day Park Hopper ticket is the most economical deal; the ticket price ''per day'' is the lowest. Disney implements dynamic pricing which means that tickets will be cheaper during the off-season and more expensive when the parks are busier and on weekends. The cheapest 1 day tickets usually start at {{EUR|60}} (12+) and {{EUR|55}} (3-11). These are the prices per the official [https://tickets.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tickets?vpg=1 website] for summer 2026: {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Online Prices''' |- ! rowspan=2 | Days ! ages 3-11 !ages 12+ |- ! Total ! Total |- | 1 Day 1 Park Ticket || {{EUR|75-95}}|| {{EUR|85-100}} |- | 1 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|115-130}}|| {{EUR|120-135}} |- | 2 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|200-230}}|| {{EUR|220-250}} |- | 3 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|240-280}}|| {{EUR|260-300}} |- | 4 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|320-380}}|| {{EUR|340-400}} |} Children aged 0-2 are admitted for free. Also worth searching for are the hotel+ticket packages available. These packages offer tickets with unlimited access to both parks for every day of your visit and a somewhat reduced price for the on-site hotels. Staying at a hotel also includes perks like the Extra Magic Time which is more thoroughly discussed in the See & Do section. Disneyland Paris has multiple websites following the same format but sometimes with different prices. For example the German version of the website might have cheaper tickets than the English or French versions. This can be beneficial if you are planning on visiting as cheaply as possible. === Premier Access === '''Disney Premier Access''' is paid skip-the-line option that allows visitors to bypass the regular standby line in 18 rides. There are two options available: * The '''''ultimate''''' option allows priority access to all 18 rides only once. * The '''''one''''' option can be paid for each ride individually only once. You need to be inside the parks to use this option. Prices for both versions are not standard and depend on the crowds are and how popular each ride is (for the ''one'' option). == Get around == {{Mapframe|48.872234|2.775808|zoom=16}} Once you get inside the resort the main mode of transportation will be walking. The park entrances are approximately 5 minutes away from each other and the Disney Village. Most of the hotels are within a 15-minute walking distance with only Hotel Santa Fe being 20 minutes away. Other modes of transportation are the Disneyland Railroad and the free shuttles that carry guests staying in the hotels to the entrance of the Disney Village and the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy train station (both function as the entrances to the parks as well). The Disneyland Railroad circles Disneyland Park with stops in Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. The railroad is ''not'' available for guests without a park ticket. ===Accessibility=== Wheelchair accessibility is very good, and there are very few areas that have the usual obstacles, such as confined stairs, that make access impossible. A very good system of disabled access for most rides is in place, but for safety and evacuation reasons, some attractions still require that the rider be able to walk or climb a ladder. It is a good idea to get a disability pass from the Information Center on arrival at the park; doing so makes it easier for staff to identify and assist disabled visitors. The pass will not grant a disabled person the right to jump the queue, but it does allow assisted access to rides via the exit gates rather than the more restrictive entrance gates. == See & Do == Before diving into what each theme park has to offer there are several things that may affect a tourist's experience: # The '''Extra Magic Time''' allow people staying in the on-site hotels to enter the parks and select rides one hour before the official opening. Notable rides that are open during this time are Hyperspace Mountain, Big Thunder Mountains, Peter Pan's Flight, Crush's Coaster and Ratatouille Adventure. # '''Single Rider''' is a separate queue that exists for some rides, where the people waiting fill the empty seats on the vehicles. It usually has much lower wait times than the regular queue but your party will be separated. # '''Baby Switch''' is a system for parents whose children do not meet the height requirements of certain rides. Both parents can enter the queue and then one can sit with the child while the other one goes on the ride. When the first one returns the second parent goes directly into the ride without having to queue all over again. '''Disney characters''' are scattered throughout the parks. Except for those with their exclusive meet and greets like Mickey Mouse, the Star Wars characters and the Princesses in Fantasyland, all the other characters do not have a set schedule of appearing and are either found near their respective rides and lands or wandering about the park. Some may only appear on special occasions and not everyone appears in the park every day. Some characters can be found both at Disneyland and Adventure World. The lines for meet n' greets may close quickly once the characters appear and except Mickey Mouse and the Princesses no other characters have set times of appearance. In general however, all of them will usually appear at any time between 10:00 and 15:00 before the main parade. ''The wait times and advice given for some rides may not always be accurate and are highly dependent on crowd levels when you visit.'' === Disneyland Park === The main draw of the resort, Disneyland Park and is considered to be the most beautiful disneyland-style park in the world with its very rich and elegant theming. With 21 rides, multiple stage shows, a parade and a nighttime fireworks display, there more than enough here to keep both the young and the old occupied for a full day. The park has a circular shape and consists of five thematic "lands" that are connected to the central plaza, where the castle is located. ==== Main Street U.S.A. ==== The first land guests encounter, Main Street U.S.A. is a cobblestoned street that connects the small entry square, called ''Town Square'', to the central plaza and Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is themed after an early 20th-century American town, just like Walt Disney's hometown, and its main draws are the multiple restaurants and shops. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' — The Disneyland Railroad is a relaxing ride aboard four steampunk trains that start from Main Street and do a 20-minute circle of the park with stops at every land except Adventureland. It is mainly a mode of transportation but also has some very good scenery and offers unique views on some rides like Pirates of the Caribbean. There is also a diorama between the Main Street and Frontierland stations where riders can see into the Grand Canyon! * '''Main Street Vehicles''' — Unique vintage vehicles that go up and down Main Street and guests can hop on to any of them. They include a turn-of-the century fire truck, a double decker omnibus, a Cadilac limousine and a Mercer. * '''Horse-Drawn Streetcars''' — Horse-drawn streetcars with same function as the Main Street vehicles. * '''Shops''' — There are 12 shops on Main Street that sell all kinds of Disney-themed merchandise. The most popular and largest one is '''Emporium''' an early 20th-century department store that sells costumes, toys, pins and much more. Other well-known shops are '''Flora's Unique Boutique''' (a Parisian-themed photography store), '''Plaza East & West Boutiques''' (sells a lot of Disneyland Paris souvenirs), '''Lilly's Boutique''' (with tablewear and decorative products) and the '''Boardwalk Candy Palace''' (with, you guessed it, lots of candy). You can even get a haircut at '''Dapper Dan's Haircuts'''! * '''Liberty and Discovery Arcades''' — Two covered walkways running parallel to the east and west of Main Street. They are themed to the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Arcade) and the inventors of the 19th century (Discovery Arcade). ==== Fantasyland ==== Probably the most recognizable place in the park, Fantasyland is located directly behind the Sleeping Beauty Castle and is the largest land in the park with many of the classic Disney rides. It is themed after a European fairytale village and is home to many iconic Disney characters like Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Snow White. All of the Disney princesses can also be found here either walking around or in their exclusive meet n' greets. ''Fantasyland may close earlier than the rest of the park for the firework show.'' * '''Sleeping Beauty Castle''' — The undeniable icon of Disneyland Paris, the pink-painted castle with its blue spires towers at over 50 m (167 feet) tall and can be seen from almost everywhere in the resort. It is inspired by the ''Neuschwanstein Castle'' in Germany which Walt Disney is said to have loved when he saw for the first time. Inside the castle is '''La Gallerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant''' (The Sleeping Beauty Gallery), a walkthrough attraction that retells the story of Sleeping Beauty through illustrated books, tapestries and stained glass windows. There is also '''La Taniere du Dragon''' (The Dragon Cave), an atmospheric cave under the castle with an impressive animatronic dragon. * '''Peter Pan's Flight''' (Premier Access) — One Disney's most iconic and famous rides, the small pirate ships take flight with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell above nighttime lights of London to Neverland where you will see Indians, mermaids and of course Captain Hook and his crew. The feeling of flying is achieved by holding the ships from a rail in the ceiling instead of the ground. It is a truly beautiful and unmissable ride that will surely evoke nostalgia on adults as well. The ride is very popular with long queues. If you are going in high season better visit early in the morning, late afternoon or with Premier Access. * '''It's A Small World''' — Jokingly called "happiest cruise on earth", this ride is another disney classic where this time you board boats and set sail through colorful, sometimes cliche, displays celebrating different countries and cultures from around the world. It has pacifist, anti-racism message and there is a large number of small animatronic dolls in every scene, meant to symbolize the children of the world. Rarely has a wait above 30 minutes due to its large capacity. * '''Princess Pavillion''' — The Princess Pavillion is located next to It's A Small World and where you can meet the Disney princesses. The princess cast is not always the same but the most common princesses are Cinderella, Aurora, Belle and Ariel. The Pavillion has the ''longest'' ''lines'' in the park and the wait to meet the princesses can sometimes exceed ''two hours''. If it's a priority better visit at opening (opens at 10:00) or before closing (it's usually closed by mid-afternoon). * '''Meet Mickey Mouse''' — In a small theater next to Peter Pan's Flight, guests can head backstage to meet and chat with the world's most famous mouse! Just like the Princess Pavillion it is very popular. * '''Blanche Neige et Les Sept Nains''' — A standard dark ride that retells the story of Snow White and how she met the seven dwarves and escaped from the evil witch. ''The ride has some scary scenes like a dungeon with hanging skeletons that may frighten younger children.'' * '''Les Voyages de Pinocchio''' — Another old dark ride next to Snow White, this one goes through the classic story of Pinocchio. ''Also leans into the scarier aspect of the film and may frighten younger children.'' * '''Casey Jr Circus Train''' — A charming experience on board a small train that goes on a tour around miniatures from fairytales like Rapunzel's Tower from ''Tangled'', Prince Eric's Castle from the ''Little Mermaid'' and Arendelle from ''Frozen''. Opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Le Pays des Contes Fees''' — The ride follows the same layout as Casey Jr, though this time guests are on boats with narrators and can get closer to the miniatures. Songs from the movies will be played on the boat when it's close. Also opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Dumbo the Flying Elephant''' — The iconic spinner ride where you can board small elephants and spin above Fantasyland. You can also control how high your elephant is going through a lever on the vehicle. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. If you intend to ride it visit early or late as it can build a fairly long line (30-60 minutes) from mid-morning to the afternoon. * '''Mad Hatter's Teacups''' — Another classic spinning ride this time with teacups that spin around themselves, themed after Mad Hatter from ''Alice in Wonderland''. For people prone to motion sickness, the spinning of the teacups is controllable by the riders but some spinning is unavoidable. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. * '''Alice's Curious Labyrinth''' — An enjoyable maze themed after Alice in Wonderland. 21 characters from the film appear here including Alice herself and, sometimes there is a meet-and-greet with the Red Queen. Head up the queen's castle for some amazing views. ==== Adventureland ==== In the north-west corner of the park resides Adventureland. A tropical-themed area with heavy Arabian and Asian influences and a small island in the middle, the land is dedicated to the more adventurous characters such as Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones and Aladdin and their many stories. * '''Pirates of the Caribbean''' (Premier Access) — In the Pirates of the Caribbean guests board boats and go on a journey through the beautifully crafted, 17th-century world of Captain Jack Sparrow passing by Dead Man's Cove and Isla de la Muerta. The ride is also home to a lot of the famous characters from the movies (which were inspired by this ride) like Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones. It is an unmissable experience that is fun for all ages. Despite its popularity, Pirates of the Caribbean rarely has very high lines due to its high capacity. The queue is set inside a very detailed and imposing castle. * '''Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril''' (1.40m height requirement, Premier Access) — The other ride in Adventureland, an outdoor rollercoaster in an ancient jungle temple (the ''Temple of Peril'') that is, vaguely, themed to Indiana Jones. It is generally a hit or miss but nevertheless a fun experience. Also a popular ride so expect 30- to 45-minute waits in the afternoon. Ride it earlier or later in the day, with Premier Access or via Single Rider. (''The coaster has a full loop and can be rough on some parts for people with back problems).'' * '''Adventure Isle''' {{Emdash}} The small island in the middle of Adventureland has 3 attractions: '''La Cabane des Robinson''' (a large treehouse themed to the Robinson Family), the '''Pirate Galleon''' (a small pirate ship with interactive exhibits surrounded by a beach) and '''Skull Rock''' (inspired by the one in Peter Pan). It is one of the best places to let kids play in the park. * '''Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A walkthrough exhibit with miniature scenes retelling the story of Aladdin. ==== Frontierland ==== Situated on the southwest corner of the park, Frontierland is themed after the wild west. It is based on the fictional city of <nowiki>''Thunder Mesa''</nowiki>, an American mining town of the late 19th century around Big Thunder Mountain. * '''Big Thunder Mountain''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The famed orange mountain is situated inside the land's lake and can be seen from across the park. It's a minecart rollercoaster that dives below the river, then emerging and zig-zagging around the very well-themed mountain and then diving again to emerge back in Thunder Mesa (the ride's entrance is not on the mountain itself). The coaster is a must-do as it is thrilling but also family-friendly. Big Thunder Mountain is the ''most popular'' ride in the park frequently posting 1-2 hour waits. Better experienced around park opening, with Premier Access, Single Rider or at night (the ambience of the mountain at night cannot be understated). * '''Phantom Manor''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} This classic ride is Disneyland Paris' version of the ''Haunted Mansion'' found in other Disney parks. Tucked away in a dilapidated brown manor, guests board two-person omnimovers (a continuously loading ride system) and go for slow tour inside the hallways, rooms and gardens of the house discovering its story and seeing all the ghosts that now call it home. The ride is not really scary but younger children may be frightened by a few scenes. Doesn't usually have long lines. * '''Thunder Mesa Riverboad Landing''' {{Emdash}} A leisurely experience on board two large, 19th-century paddle-steamer boats called Mark Twain and Molly Brown, that do a 15-minute circle of the river around Big Thunder Mountain. The cruise is especially beautiful in the afternoon and at sunset. * '''Frontierland Playground''' {{Emdash}} A kids playground themed after the indian village from Pocahontas. * '''Rustler Roundup Shootin' Gallery''' {{Emdash}} A shooting arcade with interactive moving targets. *'''The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands''' {{Emdash}} An impressive and critically-acclaimed musical show in the Frontierland Theater. It plays multiple times every day and lasts 30 minutes. You can book seats in advance via the website, app, telephone or at City Hall on Main Street. ==== Discoveryland ==== The equivalent of the ''Tomorrowland'' found in other disney parks, Discoveryland is an idealized vision of tomorrow as imagined by European thinkers and explorers like Leonardo da Vinci, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, with its retro-futuristic buildings and bright blue/brown colors. * '''Hyperspace Mountain''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The highlight of the area and one of the highlights of the park as a whole, Hyperspace Mountain is a large circular pyramid building located at the land's center. It houses an indoor rollercoaster that is now themed after the Star Wars franchise, taking the place of the original Space Mountain, where guests are launched on to high speed journey across the galaxy and see the battles between the Empire and the Resistance. An absolute must-do ride, be warned however that the coaster takes place in darkness and has 3 inversions so it may be rough for some people. Very popular ride with frequent queues in the vicinity of 1 hour, it is better experienced in the morning, at night or via Premier Access and Single Rider. * '''Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} An interactive shooter dark ride themed after Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Guests shoot lasers from the guns on their vehicles at targets with the ''Z'' insignia throughout the ride, competing with each other about who gets the highest score. It's a really fun experience and many people ride it more than once trying to beat each other. At the end is the ''Star Command'' rank where everyone is given a rank based on their scores. Also a very popular ride. * '''Star Tours: The Adventures Continue''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Another Star Wars ride in the back of the land. This time it's a 3D-motion simulator (meaning that the vehicle also simulates movement seen on the screen) where guests board a spaceship and go on voyage with C-3PO in the world of Star Wars. The ride has more than 60 randomised stories and scenes based on all the Star Wars movies and series so that every experience is completely unique. Not as popular as the previous rides. Its queue is also fun to wait as it is built as an intergalactic space station with talking robots. * '''Autopia''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A car-driving attraction where you can board 1950s futuristic cars and go for a 5-6 minute drive. Riders can change only the speed of the car not its direction. It's especially fun for young children that can't drive but can be skipped otherwise. Always has short lines except on the busiest of days. * '''Orbitron''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A spinner ride similar to Dumbo in Fantasyland but this time you board small spaceships and the height that your vehicle reaches is controllable by the riders. * '''Les Mysteres du Nautilus''' {{Emdash}} A nice walkthrough attraction in the land's lagoon where you go down an ''actual'' submarine themed after the Nautilus from the ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea''. * '''Mickey's Philharmagic''' {{Emdash}} A 12-minute, 4D show where Donald Duck leads a digital orchestra that plays famous songs from disney movies like ''Be Our Guest'', ''You Can Fly'' and ''A Whole New World''. ==== Shows and parades ==== * As of May 2025, the nighttime spectacular for the park is '''Disney Tales of Magic'''. This immersive show celebrates the magic we carry within all of us. Projections on the castle and on the buildings of Main Street feature iconic moments from various Disney and Pixar movies, joined by fireworks, high-powered searchlights that light up the night sky, lasers, and drones above the castle. Shows take place nightly. * As of May 2025, there is no parade in this park. === Disney Adventure World === The resort's second theme park opened on March 16, 2002 and is themed after the world of Hollywood, Pixar and Marvel. Originally considered a very subpar theme park, it is now home to some excellent rides and shows. It is also undergoing a multi-phase refurbishment and expansion expected to be completed from early 2025 to 2026. If you are visiting the theme park before this time expect to see a lot of construction and closed-off areas. ==== World Premiere ==== Step inside the park via the entrance plaza and make your way into the new World Premiere, an indoor homage to old Hollywood filled by art decor architecture, shopping, and dining. This serves as the gateway to the rest of the park, a kind of indoor version of Main Street transported to Old Hollywood. ==== Production Courtyard ==== A small land that acts as the park's main plaza, Production Courtyard has two shows and the iconic Tower of Terror. * '''Twilight Zone Tower of Terror''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The park's icon and tallest building, the Tower of Terror is themed after the Hollywood Tower Hotel from the 1960s TV series ''The Twilight Zone''. Guests enter the hotel to see the ride's preshow explaining how the hotel became cursed before boarding an elevator where they are visited by its ghosts. The elevator functions as drop tower launching and dropping riders on board multiple times inside the hotel (with some great views up top). The ride may be intense for some people. Very popular ride that can reach an hour worth of wait, plan to head here in the morning, late afternoon. * '''Disney Junior Dream Factory''' {{Emdash}} A 20-minute live show in a steampunk factory setting where famous Disney characters sing and dance. * '''Stitch Live''' {{Emdash}} A show where a digital Stitch appears on a screen and, with the help of computers, interacts and talks with guests ==== Toon Studio ==== A a very small land nestled between Production Courtyard and the World of Pixar. It has two attractions. * '''Magic Carpets of Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A spinning flat ride, like Dumbo and Orbitron at Disneyland Park, but instead of elephants and spaceships this time riders are on magic carpets in front of Arabian-themed painted backdrop. Good for young children. * '''Animation Academy''' {{Emdash}} A themed gift shop. ==== World of Pixar ==== [[File:Toon Studio Ratatouille area.jpg|thumb|270x270px|The Ratatouille area]] This land is dedicated all-things Pixar. Guests can visit rides and eat at restaurants inspired by famous Pixar movies like ''Cars, Finding Nemo, Toy Story and Ratatouille''. * '''Ratatouille: The Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} One of the two headliners of the land, Ratatouille: The Adventure is a 4D-dark ride where riders are "shrunk" to the size of a rat and travel through the world of Remy visiting the sewers, back alleys and Gusteau's Restaurant. It uses a mix of physical sets, and projection screens for a unique experience and it's fun for all ages. Very popular with all visitors the ride is best avoided from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, unless Premier Access is available (may sell out sometimes). * '''Crush's Coaster''' (''1.07 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The other major ride of the land, Crush's Coaster is an indoor, wild-mouse rollercoaster named after Crush from Finding Nemo. The 4-person, spinning turtle shells start calmly passing through a coral reef and an abandoned submarine, where you see Nemo and Bruce, before they start racing and spinning simulating the feeling of being in the East Australian Current. Crush's Coaster has by far the ''longest'' and ''most persistent'' lines in the park frequently staying at 60-90 minutes all day. Head there first thing in the morning or right before closing, or use Premier Access and Single Rider. ''(The ride is more intense than it seems and the spinning may affect guests with motion sickness).'' * '''Toy Story Playland''' {{Emdash}} A small mini-land geared towards children themed to the Toy Story movies with 3 attractions: '''RC Racer''', a halfpipe orange rollercoaster where you board the famous car from the movie (the only mildly-intense ride here), '''Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop''', a small drop ride with nice views and '''Slinky Dog Dash''', a tiny rollercoaster where the train is Slinky Dog. * '''Cars Road Trip''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A rethemed part of the now-closed Studio Tram Tour, it's a tram that wizzes through 3 scenes featuring characters from Pixar's ''Cars''. Generally considered a bad ride. * '''Cars Quatre Roues Rallye''' {{Emdash}} Another ''Cars'' attraction for young children, this time a flat ride with spinning cars. ==== Avengers Campus ==== The first land to open as part of the ongoing expansion, Avengers Campus is themed after the Marvel Superheroes and took the place of the former Hollywood Backlot. The land has two rides and many character meet-and-greets with the Marvel characters. * '''Avengers Assemble: Flight Force''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Set inside the ''Avengers Headquarters'', this is an indoor rollercoaster where guests ride through space with Iron Man and Captain Marvel as they fight the Kree. The queue is very detailed and has a preshow with an impressive Iron-Man animatronic. Keep in mind that the rollercoaster is fast, takes place mostly in darkness and has multiple inversions. Waits above 40-45 minutes rare. * '''Spiderman W.E.B. Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} W.E.B. Adventure is an interactive shooter ride themed after Spiderman where guests shoot webs into moving targets, like Buzz Lightyear in Disneyland. Unlike Buzz Lightyear though there are only digital screens, riders now wear 3D glasses and shoot the webs with their hands. Very popular ride, it is usually clogged by crowds at midday and afternoon. * '''Shows and Meet n' Greets''' {{Emdash}} There are many small outdoor, interactive shows and meet n' greets with the superheroes throughout the land. They are not timed and happen randomly throughout the day. ==== Shows and parades ==== * Taking place in the Theatre of the Stars, '''Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland''' is a pop-rock extravaganza featuring a whole new interpretation of the classic story featuring elaborate stunts and many BMX bikes. ==Buy== If there is one thing you will never have a problem finding in Disneyland Paris it's stores. Various themed and general stores are spread liberally throughout the park, selling Disney merchandise and general memorabilia. They carry everything from pencils to books, from Indiana Jones fedora hats to Cinderella costumes. The sky is basically the limit on the money you can spend at Disneyland Paris: you can buy glass/crystal trinkets and sword replicas in the central castle. The main shopping area of Disneyland Paris is '''Main Street USA'''. The largest store at Walt Disney Studios Paris is '''Disney Studio 1''', which you will see straight ahead after you enter the park. '''Disney Village''' has a large collection of retailers, including a Disney Store. In addition almost every ride in the park has a gift shop that you pass through at the exit, selling memorabilia connected to it. Because of the sheer number of stores there is some variation in what they will stock. For example, a shop in Frontierland may sell different cuddly plush toys when compared to a store in Fantasyland. If you are after merchandise of a specific franchise or character then speak to a cast member. ===Pin-trading=== Pin-trading, while present, is not hyped as much as it is in the American parks. While you can still trade and buy pins and lanyards, you will find a smaller selection and fewer traders. The main pin-trading hub is the '''[https://www.dlptownsquare.com/guides/pin-trading/ Pueblo Trading Post]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' shop, found at the back of Frontierland next to the Pocahontas Indian Village play area. Except for special pin trading events, the shop is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only place in the entire park to buy Limited Edition or "mystery bag/box" pins, so if you're a pin fan then it's worth popping in for a look. There are also usually a few pin traders hanging around who are mostly happy to chat about pin-trading and collecting. ==Eat== Disneyland Paris sports many restaurants and bars that have mostly one thing in common: they're generally expensive, and in the parks themselves they're generally below average (with some exceptions). There are restaurants in every land. Vegan and vegetarian options are available in all restaurants. Takeaway food is easy to find thanks to the Disneyland Paris app. If you're not eating in your hotel then Disney Village offers better options, especially for lunch. Some are simple fast-food spots, others are quite fancy. * The cheapest food on the premises can be bought at McDonald's. Unsurprisingly, they are much more expensive than any average McDonald's. The McDonald's in Disney Village is the largest in France and can become insanely busy at lunchtime. * The primary place to eat, drink, shop and party is in the Disney Village, which contains some nicely-themed restaurants including King Ludwig's Castle, the very atmospheric Rainforest Café, and a nice steak house. * Perhaps the most interesting ambiance can be had in "Captain Jack's — Restaurant des Pirates" which is built inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Prices are steep, but the atmosphere is very nice. You can also look in on the ride itself which can be very entertaining. * There is the large shopping mall Val d'Europe located near the park (one stop west on RER A, also free parking is available). This may help if you are on a budget. * Bring something to drink into the park with you - if you're walking around for hours, especially when it's hot, you will need a lot of liquid to avoid dehydration spoiling your day. Don't forget that drinks at kiosks are very expensive. If you bring a reusable water bottle you can refill it at various free drinking fountains that are scattered throughout the parks. The tap water is perfectly safe to drink. * Some of the restaurants inside the parks close earlier than the rest of the park so always check before deciding where to eat. Alternatively, at a 5 min walk from the main entrance, you can eat at restaurants like Vapianos , Five guys, etc that provide a better value for money. ==Sleep== Disneyland Paris is home to 6 onsite hotels and one offsite property. They vary in theming and pricing and all except the Disneyland Hotel and Davy Crockett Ranch offer free shuttle services to the parks and the Disney Village. Hotel guests are also eligible for free parking and the Extra Magic Time, as referenced before, giving them one-hour early access to select rides in the parks. * The '''Disneyland Hotel (5*)''' is the resort's signature hotel. The instantly recognizable building is the most expensive and lavish of them all having received a fairytale retheme and offers exclusive experiences like princess meet n' greets and dining with characters like Belle or Cinderella. It is also in an ideal location right on the entrance of Disneyland, with great views of the firework show at night and 5 minutes away from Walt Disney Studios. * '''New York Art of Marvel (4*)''' is located on the upper side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a luxury hotel. It has a distinct New York feeling and has been rethemed to include Marvel characters with exclusive meet-and-greets. It has a swimming pool and is a 10 minute walking distance from the parks. * '''Newport Bay (4*)''' is located on the southern side of Lac Buena Vista and is also considered a luxury hotel. It has a nautical style decor with blue rooftops, a swimming pool and offers Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greets. 10-minute walk to the parks. * '''Sequoia Lodge (3*)''' is located on the eastern side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a moderate hotel. It has a beautiful national park theme with wooden brown buildings and lots of trees. It also offers Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets, a swimming pool and a bar with log fire. Also a 10-minute walk from the parks. * '''Hotel Cheyenne (2*)''' is located on Rue du Boeuf Agile and is a value hotel with a Wild West theme. It is the resort's largest hotel with multiple buildings creating a small "town". Hosts meet-and-greets with Woody and Jessie from Toy Story. 20-minute walk to the parks. * '''Hotel Santa Fe (2*)''' is located directly opposite Hotel Cheyenne and is also a value hotel and the cheapest. With the same small "town" feel and orange colored buildings, it has a Cars theme and hosts Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets. Also 20-minute walk to the parks. * The '''Davy Crockett Ranch''' is an offsite property situated 15 minutes' drive away. It is quite different from the other hotels and consists of separate motel style accommodation with cooking facilities. There is also a shop (open late), a swimming pool, horse rides and a petting zoo. There is no shuttle service to the parks. ''All of Disneyland Paris' hotels are generally '''expensive'''. The price for a room in Hotel Santa Fe, the cheapest, can easily run up to more than {{EUR|200}}/night. The luxury / moderate / value characterisations are made in comparison to the other on-site hotels and do not apply to the rest of Paris.'' === Other hotels === Except for the above there are many hotels around the resort mostly in Val d'Europe. Most of these offer transport to the park and have generally lower prices but they don't have a Disney theme and may not be part of special packages and perks provided for guests of the official Disney hotels. A special category are the 5 Disney Partner hotels: * '''Hotel L'Elysee Val D'Europe''' * '''Stay City Aparthotels Paris Marne-La-Vallee''' * '''Ki Space Hotel and Spa''' * '''Aparthotel Adagio Serris - Val D'Europe''' * '''B&B Hotel''' It is best not to limit yourself in Disney or Disney-affiliated hotels if you are travelling on a tight budget and planning to stay close to the resort, but expand your research to the entire Marne-La-Vallee area and the surrounding villages. Especially the villages of Torcy and Bussy-Saint-Georges, directly connected with Disneyland by the RER A, are popular options. ==Talk== Communication should not be an issue for English-speaking visitors. Although Disneyland Paris is mainly French as you'd expect, all menus and signs are also available in English and some in other languages. All Cast Members speak English; and as they are recruited from all over Europe, several of them speak more than three languages. Shows are bilingual. ==Connect== ===Mail=== You can buy postcards and stamps at most shops in the park. Mailboxes exist in some central locations. Ask the shopkeepers about the postage required to your destination. ===Internet=== The park offers Wi-Fi access through the parks. Use the official Disneyland Paris app. ==Go next== *'''[http://www.valdeurope.fr/34-8717-Welcome-to-Val-d-Europe.php Val d'Europe]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the first stop from Marne-la-Vallee on RER A. *[[Paris]], City of Light, easily accessible by the RER A Or visit the other Disneyland parks worldwide at: * [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Florida]]. * [[Disneyland Resort]] in [[California]]. * [[Tokyo Disney Resort]] in [[Japan]]. * [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] in [[Hong Kong]]. * [[Shanghai Disney Resort]] in [[China]] {{geo|48.868719|2.781800}} {{IsPartOf|Île-de-France}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Walt Disney World}} {{related|Disneyland}} {{related|Tokyo Disney Resort}} qf4z9x8rt76b5s31qd6b1a7c03ktai8 5289382 5289380 2026-06-08T09:24:41Z SpamHunters 2207375 /* See & Do */ 5289382 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disneyland Paris banner.jpg}} '''Disneyland Paris''' is a major theme park resort in the [[Paris]] suburb of [[Marne-la-Vallée]]. It is the Disney Company's flagship European resort and has two theme parks, seven hotels and an entertainement district. ==Understand== :"To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Once upon a time, a master storyteller, Walt Disney, inspired by Europe's best loved tales, used his own special gifts to share them with the world. He envisioned a Magic Kingdom where these stories would come to life, and called it Disneyland. Now his dream returns to the land that inspired it. Euro Disneyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration for all the world." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, April 1, 1992</small> :"To all who enter the studio of dreams, welcome. Walt Disney Studios is dedicated to our timeless fascination and affection for cinema and television. Here we celebrate the art and the artistry of storytellers from Europe and around the world who create the magic. May this special place stir our own memories of the past, and our dreams of the future." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, March 16, 2002</small> The Disneyland Paris Resort opened on April 12, 1992. It was the first Disney resort in Europe and the second international park after [[Tokyo Disneyland]] in 1983. The resort consists of two theme parks, seven hotels and a shopping/entertainment complex. * '''Disneyland Park''' is the main draw and the first to open. It is considered one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world and had 10 million visitors in 2025, the most of any tourist attraction in Europe. If you have only one available day to visit it is recommended to spend it in Disneyland Park. * '''Disney Adventure World''' is the second park and originally opened as '''Walt Disney Studios''' on 16 March 2002. Despite being quite underwhelming at first, it has turned the corner since then capturing much of the magic of its sister park next door, but is still considered a "secondary" destination. * '''Disney Village''' is a themed shopping and entertainment complex with restaurants, bars, shows, and a cinema. ==== When to visit ==== Disneyland Paris is an excellent destination year-round with many festivals and seasonal offerings like Disney's Halloween Festival and Disney's Enchanted Christmas. The main factors to consider when visiting are ''prices'' and ''crowds.'' The parks get quite crowded on weekends (mostly Saturdays), July and August, French school holidays and Christmas week which is the busiest time of the year. High crowds mean longer lines to enter the park and for rides, shows and restaurants, as well as higher ticket and hotel prices. You can visit during the off seasons (January - March and most of autumn) but keep in mind that during these times the parks usually have shorter opening hours and some rides may be under refurbishment. Ticket and hotel prices are ''variable'': they fluctuate in accordance to demand and crowds. 1 Day - 1 Park tickets usually start from around {{EUR|75}} but it is always best to check the Disneyland Paris [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ website] for up-to-date prices and information on the day of your visit. ===Visitor information === * [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ Disneyland Paris] website == Get in == === By plane === Disneyland Resort Paris is connected to both [http://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/flights international airports in Paris]. From '''[[Charles de Gaulle International Airport]]''', ({{IATA|CDG}}), the most direct option is [http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers SNCF] operated high-speed trains (TGV) that depart from Terminal 2. The trip takes about 10 minutes and a one-way ticket costs {{EUR|32}}. Alternatively you can get the RER B suburban line, transfer to the RER A Line at Châtelet–Les Halles get off at the '''Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy''' station which is located right at the entrance. *Some TGV notes: ** Availability: The TGV has limited seats, so book the ticket in advance. You can do it online, in the ticket machines or in an SNCF office. Sometimes tickets may be terminated both online and in the ticket machines but you can still buy them in the SNCF ticket office. ** Ticket machines: Most of them accept only credit card payments. Few of them accept cash, but only using small cut banknotes ({{EUR|5}}/{{EUR|10}}/{{EUR|20}}). ** Online payment: After buying a TGV ticket online, you will have to validate it in a ticket machine at the station. The validation requires your credit card used for that transaction, and its PIN. This is crucial, because of technical reasons the confirmation must be done automatically in a ticket machine and can't be done manually by TGV office operators, so e.g. don't forget your credit card and its PIN. From [[Paris Orly Airport|Orly International Airport]] you can take Metro Line 14 and transfer to the RER A at the Gare de Lyon station. The journey takes about one hour. There is also a daily shuttle service from both airports to the resort, the '''[https://magicalshuttle.co.uk/ Magical Shuttle]'''. Tickets cost {{EUR|24}} for adults and kids over 12 and {{EUR|11}} for kids aged 3-11. Under 3s travel for free. The journey takes about one hour and the shuttles run until 7-8pm. === By car === Getting to the resort by car is very easy. The highway system of France is extensive. Disneyland is located just off junction 14 of the '''A4 (E50)''', about 35 km east of Paris (Porte de Bercy). The highway (''autoroute'') is tolled and quite expensive. Coming from the United Kingdom, travel times to Disneyland Paris can vary depending on how you enter the country, but on average from Calais you can expect a journey time of around 3 hours. === By train === The best way to reach Disneyland Paris, which has its own railway station, is by train: they are reliable and run frequently. The name of the station is '''Marne-la-Vallée Chessy'''. ====From Paris==== '''RER A''' runs from central [[Paris]] to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, with frequent trains taking 35 min for the journey. A Paris Metro ticket is valid on RER only for travel within Zone 1 (Disneyland Resort Paris is in Zone 5). If you use a Paris Visite, Mobilis or Navigo pass, make sure that it reads ''Zones 1-5'' and not ''Zones 1-3''. The seven main rail terminals in central Paris, the trains that serve them, and directions from them to RER A are explained in the chart below. All of them are served by the Metro and/or RER. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Station !! Services !! Directions to RER A4 |- | Gare du Nord || Thalys<br/>Eurostar<br/>TGV<br/>Transilien Paris-Nord<br/>TER Picardie || RER B or D to Chatelet Les-Halles |- | Gare de l'Est || TGV<br/>ICE<br/>TER Champagne-Ardenne<br/>Transilien Paris-Est || Paris Metro Line 4 to Les Halles |- | Gare Saint-Lazare || 23 Transilien lines<br/>4 Grandes Lignes lines || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare de Lyon || 4 Transilien lines<br/>3 Grandes Lignes lines<br/>TGV || Served by RER A |- | Gare de Bercy || TER Bourgogne<br/>Auto trains || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare d'Austerlitz || Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse main line<br/> || Walk to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare Montparnasse || TGV<br/>TER Centre<br/>TER Basse Normandie || Paris Metro Line 4 to Chatelet<br/>or Line 6 to Nation |} ====From elsewhere ==== Marne-la-Vallée Chessy is served by several '''TGV''' (high-speed train) lines from destinations across France such as [[Lyon]], [[Marseille]], [[Bordeaux]], [[Nantes]], [[Lille]] and [[Strasbourg]] and the BeNeLux (Brussels-South station, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Schiphol Airport). The station is also the hub for the '''[https://ventes.ouigo.com/ Ouigo]''' network of low-cost TGVs. You can still travel by train from the '''UK''', changing from Eurostar onto the domestic network in either Lille or Paris. Most international railways linking Paris with other countries arrive in central Paris: see the chart above. === By bus === The '''Disneyland Paris Express''' '''[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tours/disneyland-paris-express/ Shuttle]''' service provides a same-day return trip to Disneyland Paris from 5 locations in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, Opera, Chatelet, Gare du Nord and Tour Montparnasse. It departs between 8-9am (depending on the location) and leaves Disneyland at 8pm. ==Tickets== Visiting Disneyland Paris is about as expensive as visiting any of the other Disney parks around the world. There are two types of tickets sold. The '''1 Day 1 Park Ticket''' allows you to visit ''only one'' of the two parks for a full day. There are 1 day tickets with a specified date and 1 day tickets with a flexible date (valid for a year); the former are cheaper. The '''Park Hopper''' tickets allow you to visit ''both'' parks on the same day and are available from 1-4 days. The 4-Day Park Hopper ticket is the most economical deal; the ticket price ''per day'' is the lowest. Disney implements dynamic pricing which means that tickets will be cheaper during the off-season and more expensive when the parks are busier and on weekends. The cheapest 1 day tickets usually start at {{EUR|60}} (12+) and {{EUR|55}} (3-11). These are the prices per the official [https://tickets.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tickets?vpg=1 website] for summer 2026: {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Online Prices''' |- ! rowspan=2 | Days ! ages 3-11 !ages 12+ |- ! Total ! Total |- | 1 Day 1 Park Ticket || {{EUR|75-95}}|| {{EUR|85-100}} |- | 1 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|115-130}}|| {{EUR|120-135}} |- | 2 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|200-230}}|| {{EUR|220-250}} |- | 3 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|240-280}}|| {{EUR|260-300}} |- | 4 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|320-380}}|| {{EUR|340-400}} |} Children aged 0-2 are admitted for free. Also worth searching for are the hotel+ticket packages available. These packages offer tickets with unlimited access to both parks for every day of your visit and a somewhat reduced price for the on-site hotels. Staying at a hotel also includes perks like the Extra Magic Time which is more thoroughly discussed in the See & Do section. Disneyland Paris has multiple websites following the same format but sometimes with different prices. For example the German version of the website might have cheaper tickets than the English or French versions. This can be beneficial if you are planning on visiting as cheaply as possible. === Premier Access === '''Disney Premier Access''' is paid skip-the-line option that allows visitors to bypass the regular standby line in 18 rides. There are two options available: * The '''''ultimate''''' option allows priority access to all 18 rides only once. * The '''''one''''' option can be paid for each ride individually only once. You need to be inside the parks to use this option. Prices for both versions are not standard and depend on the crowds are and how popular each ride is (for the ''one'' option). == Get around == {{Mapframe|48.872234|2.775808|zoom=16}} Once you get inside the resort the main mode of transportation will be walking. The park entrances are approximately 5 minutes away from each other and the Disney Village. Most of the hotels are within a 15-minute walking distance with only Hotel Santa Fe being 20 minutes away. Other modes of transportation are the Disneyland Railroad and the free shuttles that carry guests staying in the hotels to the entrance of the Disney Village and the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy train station (both function as the entrances to the parks as well). The Disneyland Railroad circles Disneyland Park with stops in Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. The railroad is ''not'' available for guests without a park ticket. ===Accessibility=== Wheelchair accessibility is very good, and there are very few areas that have the usual obstacles, such as confined stairs, that make access impossible. A very good system of disabled access for most rides is in place, but for safety and evacuation reasons, some attractions still require that the rider be able to walk or climb a ladder. It is a good idea to get a disability pass from the Information Center on arrival at the park; doing so makes it easier for staff to identify and assist disabled visitors. The pass will not grant a disabled person the right to jump the queue, but it does allow assisted access to rides via the exit gates rather than the more restrictive entrance gates. == See & Do == Before diving into what each theme park has to offer there are several things that may affect a tourist's experience: # The '''Extra Magic Time''' allow people staying in the on-site hotels to enter the parks and select rides one hour before the official opening. Notable rides that are open during this time are Hyperspace Mountain, Big Thunder Mountains, Peter Pan's Flight, Crush's Coaster and Ratatouille Adventure. # '''Single Rider''' is a separate queue that exists for some rides, where the people waiting fill the empty seats on the vehicles. It usually has much lower wait times than the regular queue but your party will be separated. # '''Baby Switch''' is a system for parents whose children do not meet the height requirements of certain rides. The first parent can enter the queue and go on the ride. When leaving the attraction, the parent can ask for a specific ''Rider Switch'' from the crew. This allows the second parent to access the attraction in a quicker way, either by following the ''Premier access'' gate, or directly by switching at the exit of the attraction. '''Disney characters''' are scattered throughout the parks. Except for those with their exclusive meet and greets like Mickey Mouse, the Star Wars characters and the Princesses in Fantasyland, all the other characters do not have a set schedule of appearing and are either found near their respective rides and lands or wandering about the park. Some may only appear on special occasions and not everyone appears in the park every day. Some characters can be found both at Disneyland and Adventure World. The lines for meet n' greets may close quickly once the characters appear and except Mickey Mouse and the Princesses no other characters have set times of appearance. In general however, all of them will usually appear at any time between 10:00 and 15:00 before the main parade. ''The wait times and advice given for some rides may not always be accurate and are highly dependent on crowd levels when you visit.'' === Disneyland Park === The main draw of the resort, Disneyland Park and is considered to be the most beautiful disneyland-style park in the world with its very rich and elegant theming. With 21 rides, multiple stage shows, a parade and a nighttime fireworks display, there more than enough here to keep both the young and the old occupied for a full day. The park has a circular shape and consists of five thematic "lands" that are connected to the central plaza, where the castle is located. ==== Main Street U.S.A. ==== The first land guests encounter, Main Street U.S.A. is a cobblestoned street that connects the small entry square, called ''Town Square'', to the central plaza and Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is themed after an early 20th-century American town, just like Walt Disney's hometown, and its main draws are the multiple restaurants and shops. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' — The Disneyland Railroad is a relaxing ride aboard four steampunk trains that start from Main Street and do a 20-minute circle of the park with stops at every land except Adventureland. It is mainly a mode of transportation but also has some very good scenery and offers unique views on some rides like Pirates of the Caribbean. There is also a diorama between the Main Street and Frontierland stations where riders can see into the Grand Canyon! * '''Main Street Vehicles''' — Unique vintage vehicles that go up and down Main Street and guests can hop on to any of them. They include a turn-of-the century fire truck, a double decker omnibus, a Cadilac limousine and a Mercer. * '''Horse-Drawn Streetcars''' — Horse-drawn streetcars with same function as the Main Street vehicles. * '''Shops''' — There are 12 shops on Main Street that sell all kinds of Disney-themed merchandise. The most popular and largest one is '''Emporium''' an early 20th-century department store that sells costumes, toys, pins and much more. Other well-known shops are '''Flora's Unique Boutique''' (a Parisian-themed photography store), '''Plaza East & West Boutiques''' (sells a lot of Disneyland Paris souvenirs), '''Lilly's Boutique''' (with tablewear and decorative products) and the '''Boardwalk Candy Palace''' (with, you guessed it, lots of candy). You can even get a haircut at '''Dapper Dan's Haircuts'''! * '''Liberty and Discovery Arcades''' — Two covered walkways running parallel to the east and west of Main Street. They are themed to the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Arcade) and the inventors of the 19th century (Discovery Arcade). ==== Fantasyland ==== Probably the most recognizable place in the park, Fantasyland is located directly behind the Sleeping Beauty Castle and is the largest land in the park with many of the classic Disney rides. It is themed after a European fairytale village and is home to many iconic Disney characters like Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Snow White. All of the Disney princesses can also be found here either walking around or in their exclusive meet n' greets. ''Fantasyland may close earlier than the rest of the park for the firework show.'' * '''Sleeping Beauty Castle''' — The undeniable icon of Disneyland Paris, the pink-painted castle with its blue spires towers at over 50 m (167 feet) tall and can be seen from almost everywhere in the resort. It is inspired by the ''Neuschwanstein Castle'' in Germany which Walt Disney is said to have loved when he saw for the first time. Inside the castle is '''La Gallerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant''' (The Sleeping Beauty Gallery), a walkthrough attraction that retells the story of Sleeping Beauty through illustrated books, tapestries and stained glass windows. There is also '''La Taniere du Dragon''' (The Dragon Cave), an atmospheric cave under the castle with an impressive animatronic dragon. * '''Peter Pan's Flight''' (Premier Access) — One Disney's most iconic and famous rides, the small pirate ships take flight with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell above nighttime lights of London to Neverland where you will see Indians, mermaids and of course Captain Hook and his crew. The feeling of flying is achieved by holding the ships from a rail in the ceiling instead of the ground. It is a truly beautiful and unmissable ride that will surely evoke nostalgia on adults as well. The ride is very popular with long queues. If you are going in high season better visit early in the morning, late afternoon or with Premier Access. * '''It's A Small World''' — Jokingly called "happiest cruise on earth", this ride is another disney classic where this time you board boats and set sail through colorful, sometimes cliche, displays celebrating different countries and cultures from around the world. It has pacifist, anti-racism message and there is a large number of small animatronic dolls in every scene, meant to symbolize the children of the world. Rarely has a wait above 30 minutes due to its large capacity. * '''Princess Pavillion''' — The Princess Pavillion is located next to It's A Small World and where you can meet the Disney princesses. The princess cast is not always the same but the most common princesses are Cinderella, Aurora, Belle and Ariel. The Pavillion has the ''longest'' ''lines'' in the park and the wait to meet the princesses can sometimes exceed ''two hours''. If it's a priority better visit at opening (opens at 10:00) or before closing (it's usually closed by mid-afternoon). * '''Meet Mickey Mouse''' — In a small theater next to Peter Pan's Flight, guests can head backstage to meet and chat with the world's most famous mouse! Just like the Princess Pavillion it is very popular. * '''Blanche Neige et Les Sept Nains''' — A standard dark ride that retells the story of Snow White and how she met the seven dwarves and escaped from the evil witch. ''The ride has some scary scenes like a dungeon with hanging skeletons that may frighten younger children.'' * '''Les Voyages de Pinocchio''' — Another old dark ride next to Snow White, this one goes through the classic story of Pinocchio. ''Also leans into the scarier aspect of the film and may frighten younger children.'' * '''Casey Jr Circus Train''' — A charming experience on board a small train that goes on a tour around miniatures from fairytales like Rapunzel's Tower from ''Tangled'', Prince Eric's Castle from the ''Little Mermaid'' and Arendelle from ''Frozen''. Opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Le Pays des Contes Fees''' — The ride follows the same layout as Casey Jr, though this time guests are on boats with narrators and can get closer to the miniatures. Songs from the movies will be played on the boat when it's close. Also opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Dumbo the Flying Elephant''' — The iconic spinner ride where you can board small elephants and spin above Fantasyland. You can also control how high your elephant is going through a lever on the vehicle. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. If you intend to ride it visit early or late as it can build a fairly long line (30-60 minutes) from mid-morning to the afternoon. * '''Mad Hatter's Teacups''' — Another classic spinning ride this time with teacups that spin around themselves, themed after Mad Hatter from ''Alice in Wonderland''. For people prone to motion sickness, the spinning of the teacups is controllable by the riders but some spinning is unavoidable. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. * '''Alice's Curious Labyrinth''' — An enjoyable maze themed after Alice in Wonderland. 21 characters from the film appear here including Alice herself and, sometimes there is a meet-and-greet with the Red Queen. Head up the queen's castle for some amazing views. ==== Adventureland ==== In the north-west corner of the park resides Adventureland. A tropical-themed area with heavy Arabian and Asian influences and a small island in the middle, the land is dedicated to the more adventurous characters such as Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones and Aladdin and their many stories. * '''Pirates of the Caribbean''' (Premier Access) — In the Pirates of the Caribbean guests board boats and go on a journey through the beautifully crafted, 17th-century world of Captain Jack Sparrow passing by Dead Man's Cove and Isla de la Muerta. The ride is also home to a lot of the famous characters from the movies (which were inspired by this ride) like Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones. It is an unmissable experience that is fun for all ages. Despite its popularity, Pirates of the Caribbean rarely has very high lines due to its high capacity. The queue is set inside a very detailed and imposing castle. * '''Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril''' (1.40m height requirement, Premier Access) — The other ride in Adventureland, an outdoor rollercoaster in an ancient jungle temple (the ''Temple of Peril'') that is, vaguely, themed to Indiana Jones. It is generally a hit or miss but nevertheless a fun experience. Also a popular ride so expect 30- to 45-minute waits in the afternoon. Ride it earlier or later in the day, with Premier Access or via Single Rider. (''The coaster has a full loop and can be rough on some parts for people with back problems).'' * '''Adventure Isle''' {{Emdash}} The small island in the middle of Adventureland has 3 attractions: '''La Cabane des Robinson''' (a large treehouse themed to the Robinson Family), the '''Pirate Galleon''' (a small pirate ship with interactive exhibits surrounded by a beach) and '''Skull Rock''' (inspired by the one in Peter Pan). It is one of the best places to let kids play in the park. * '''Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A walkthrough exhibit with miniature scenes retelling the story of Aladdin. ==== Frontierland ==== Situated on the southwest corner of the park, Frontierland is themed after the wild west. It is based on the fictional city of <nowiki>''Thunder Mesa''</nowiki>, an American mining town of the late 19th century around Big Thunder Mountain. * '''Big Thunder Mountain''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The famed orange mountain is situated inside the land's lake and can be seen from across the park. It's a minecart rollercoaster that dives below the river, then emerging and zig-zagging around the very well-themed mountain and then diving again to emerge back in Thunder Mesa (the ride's entrance is not on the mountain itself). The coaster is a must-do as it is thrilling but also family-friendly. Big Thunder Mountain is the ''most popular'' ride in the park frequently posting 1-2 hour waits. Better experienced around park opening, with Premier Access, Single Rider or at night (the ambience of the mountain at night cannot be understated). * '''Phantom Manor''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} This classic ride is Disneyland Paris' version of the ''Haunted Mansion'' found in other Disney parks. Tucked away in a dilapidated brown manor, guests board two-person omnimovers (a continuously loading ride system) and go for slow tour inside the hallways, rooms and gardens of the house discovering its story and seeing all the ghosts that now call it home. The ride is not really scary but younger children may be frightened by a few scenes. Doesn't usually have long lines. * '''Thunder Mesa Riverboad Landing''' {{Emdash}} A leisurely experience on board two large, 19th-century paddle-steamer boats called Mark Twain and Molly Brown, that do a 15-minute circle of the river around Big Thunder Mountain. The cruise is especially beautiful in the afternoon and at sunset. * '''Frontierland Playground''' {{Emdash}} A kids playground themed after the indian village from Pocahontas. * '''Rustler Roundup Shootin' Gallery''' {{Emdash}} A shooting arcade with interactive moving targets. *'''The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands''' {{Emdash}} An impressive and critically-acclaimed musical show in the Frontierland Theater. It plays multiple times every day and lasts 30 minutes. You can book seats in advance via the website, app, telephone or at City Hall on Main Street. ==== Discoveryland ==== The equivalent of the ''Tomorrowland'' found in other disney parks, Discoveryland is an idealized vision of tomorrow as imagined by European thinkers and explorers like Leonardo da Vinci, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, with its retro-futuristic buildings and bright blue/brown colors. * '''Hyperspace Mountain''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The highlight of the area and one of the highlights of the park as a whole, Hyperspace Mountain is a large circular pyramid building located at the land's center. It houses an indoor rollercoaster that is now themed after the Star Wars franchise, taking the place of the original Space Mountain, where guests are launched on to high speed journey across the galaxy and see the battles between the Empire and the Resistance. An absolute must-do ride, be warned however that the coaster takes place in darkness and has 3 inversions so it may be rough for some people. Very popular ride with frequent queues in the vicinity of 1 hour, it is better experienced in the morning, at night or via Premier Access and Single Rider. * '''Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} An interactive shooter dark ride themed after Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Guests shoot lasers from the guns on their vehicles at targets with the ''Z'' insignia throughout the ride, competing with each other about who gets the highest score. It's a really fun experience and many people ride it more than once trying to beat each other. At the end is the ''Star Command'' rank where everyone is given a rank based on their scores. Also a very popular ride. * '''Star Tours: The Adventures Continue''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Another Star Wars ride in the back of the land. This time it's a 3D-motion simulator (meaning that the vehicle also simulates movement seen on the screen) where guests board a spaceship and go on voyage with C-3PO in the world of Star Wars. The ride has more than 60 randomised stories and scenes based on all the Star Wars movies and series so that every experience is completely unique. Not as popular as the previous rides. Its queue is also fun to wait as it is built as an intergalactic space station with talking robots. * '''Autopia''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A car-driving attraction where you can board 1950s futuristic cars and go for a 5-6 minute drive. Riders can change only the speed of the car not its direction. It's especially fun for young children that can't drive but can be skipped otherwise. Always has short lines except on the busiest of days. * '''Orbitron''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A spinner ride similar to Dumbo in Fantasyland but this time you board small spaceships and the height that your vehicle reaches is controllable by the riders. * '''Les Mysteres du Nautilus''' {{Emdash}} A nice walkthrough attraction in the land's lagoon where you go down an ''actual'' submarine themed after the Nautilus from the ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea''. * '''Mickey's Philharmagic''' {{Emdash}} A 12-minute, 4D show where Donald Duck leads a digital orchestra that plays famous songs from disney movies like ''Be Our Guest'', ''You Can Fly'' and ''A Whole New World''. ==== Shows and parades ==== * As of May 2025, the nighttime spectacular for the park is '''Disney Tales of Magic'''. This immersive show celebrates the magic we carry within all of us. Projections on the castle and on the buildings of Main Street feature iconic moments from various Disney and Pixar movies, joined by fireworks, high-powered searchlights that light up the night sky, lasers, and drones above the castle. Shows take place nightly. * As of May 2025, there is no parade in this park. === Disney Adventure World === The resort's second theme park opened on March 16, 2002 and is themed after the world of Hollywood, Pixar and Marvel. Originally considered a very subpar theme park, it is now home to some excellent rides and shows. It is also undergoing a multi-phase refurbishment and expansion expected to be completed from early 2025 to 2026. If you are visiting the theme park before this time expect to see a lot of construction and closed-off areas. ==== World Premiere ==== Step inside the park via the entrance plaza and make your way into the new World Premiere, an indoor homage to old Hollywood filled by art decor architecture, shopping, and dining. This serves as the gateway to the rest of the park, a kind of indoor version of Main Street transported to Old Hollywood. ==== Production Courtyard ==== A small land that acts as the park's main plaza, Production Courtyard has two shows and the iconic Tower of Terror. * '''Twilight Zone Tower of Terror''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The park's icon and tallest building, the Tower of Terror is themed after the Hollywood Tower Hotel from the 1960s TV series ''The Twilight Zone''. Guests enter the hotel to see the ride's preshow explaining how the hotel became cursed before boarding an elevator where they are visited by its ghosts. The elevator functions as drop tower launching and dropping riders on board multiple times inside the hotel (with some great views up top). The ride may be intense for some people. Very popular ride that can reach an hour worth of wait, plan to head here in the morning, late afternoon. * '''Disney Junior Dream Factory''' {{Emdash}} A 20-minute live show in a steampunk factory setting where famous Disney characters sing and dance. * '''Stitch Live''' {{Emdash}} A show where a digital Stitch appears on a screen and, with the help of computers, interacts and talks with guests ==== Toon Studio ==== A a very small land nestled between Production Courtyard and the World of Pixar. It has two attractions. * '''Magic Carpets of Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A spinning flat ride, like Dumbo and Orbitron at Disneyland Park, but instead of elephants and spaceships this time riders are on magic carpets in front of Arabian-themed painted backdrop. Good for young children. * '''Animation Academy''' {{Emdash}} A themed gift shop. ==== World of Pixar ==== [[File:Toon Studio Ratatouille area.jpg|thumb|270x270px|The Ratatouille area]] This land is dedicated all-things Pixar. Guests can visit rides and eat at restaurants inspired by famous Pixar movies like ''Cars, Finding Nemo, Toy Story and Ratatouille''. * '''Ratatouille: The Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} One of the two headliners of the land, Ratatouille: The Adventure is a 4D-dark ride where riders are "shrunk" to the size of a rat and travel through the world of Remy visiting the sewers, back alleys and Gusteau's Restaurant. It uses a mix of physical sets, and projection screens for a unique experience and it's fun for all ages. Very popular with all visitors the ride is best avoided from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, unless Premier Access is available (may sell out sometimes). * '''Crush's Coaster''' (''1.07 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The other major ride of the land, Crush's Coaster is an indoor, wild-mouse rollercoaster named after Crush from Finding Nemo. The 4-person, spinning turtle shells start calmly passing through a coral reef and an abandoned submarine, where you see Nemo and Bruce, before they start racing and spinning simulating the feeling of being in the East Australian Current. Crush's Coaster has by far the ''longest'' and ''most persistent'' lines in the park frequently staying at 60-90 minutes all day. Head there first thing in the morning or right before closing, or use Premier Access and Single Rider. ''(The ride is more intense than it seems and the spinning may affect guests with motion sickness).'' * '''Toy Story Playland''' {{Emdash}} A small mini-land geared towards children themed to the Toy Story movies with 3 attractions: '''RC Racer''', a halfpipe orange rollercoaster where you board the famous car from the movie (the only mildly-intense ride here), '''Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop''', a small drop ride with nice views and '''Slinky Dog Dash''', a tiny rollercoaster where the train is Slinky Dog. * '''Cars Road Trip''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A rethemed part of the now-closed Studio Tram Tour, it's a tram that wizzes through 3 scenes featuring characters from Pixar's ''Cars''. Generally considered a bad ride. * '''Cars Quatre Roues Rallye''' {{Emdash}} Another ''Cars'' attraction for young children, this time a flat ride with spinning cars. ==== Avengers Campus ==== The first land to open as part of the ongoing expansion, Avengers Campus is themed after the Marvel Superheroes and took the place of the former Hollywood Backlot. The land has two rides and many character meet-and-greets with the Marvel characters. * '''Avengers Assemble: Flight Force''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Set inside the ''Avengers Headquarters'', this is an indoor rollercoaster where guests ride through space with Iron Man and Captain Marvel as they fight the Kree. The queue is very detailed and has a preshow with an impressive Iron-Man animatronic. Keep in mind that the rollercoaster is fast, takes place mostly in darkness and has multiple inversions. Waits above 40-45 minutes rare. * '''Spiderman W.E.B. Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} W.E.B. Adventure is an interactive shooter ride themed after Spiderman where guests shoot webs into moving targets, like Buzz Lightyear in Disneyland. Unlike Buzz Lightyear though there are only digital screens, riders now wear 3D glasses and shoot the webs with their hands. Very popular ride, it is usually clogged by crowds at midday and afternoon. * '''Shows and Meet n' Greets''' {{Emdash}} There are many small outdoor, interactive shows and meet n' greets with the superheroes throughout the land. They are not timed and happen randomly throughout the day. ==== Shows and parades ==== * Taking place in the Theatre of the Stars, '''Alice & the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland''' is a pop-rock extravaganza featuring a whole new interpretation of the classic story featuring elaborate stunts and many BMX bikes. ==Buy== If there is one thing you will never have a problem finding in Disneyland Paris it's stores. Various themed and general stores are spread liberally throughout the park, selling Disney merchandise and general memorabilia. They carry everything from pencils to books, from Indiana Jones fedora hats to Cinderella costumes. The sky is basically the limit on the money you can spend at Disneyland Paris: you can buy glass/crystal trinkets and sword replicas in the central castle. The main shopping area of Disneyland Paris is '''Main Street USA'''. The largest store at Walt Disney Studios Paris is '''Disney Studio 1''', which you will see straight ahead after you enter the park. '''Disney Village''' has a large collection of retailers, including a Disney Store. In addition almost every ride in the park has a gift shop that you pass through at the exit, selling memorabilia connected to it. Because of the sheer number of stores there is some variation in what they will stock. For example, a shop in Frontierland may sell different cuddly plush toys when compared to a store in Fantasyland. If you are after merchandise of a specific franchise or character then speak to a cast member. ===Pin-trading=== Pin-trading, while present, is not hyped as much as it is in the American parks. While you can still trade and buy pins and lanyards, you will find a smaller selection and fewer traders. The main pin-trading hub is the '''[https://www.dlptownsquare.com/guides/pin-trading/ Pueblo Trading Post]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' shop, found at the back of Frontierland next to the Pocahontas Indian Village play area. Except for special pin trading events, the shop is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only place in the entire park to buy Limited Edition or "mystery bag/box" pins, so if you're a pin fan then it's worth popping in for a look. There are also usually a few pin traders hanging around who are mostly happy to chat about pin-trading and collecting. ==Eat== Disneyland Paris sports many restaurants and bars that have mostly one thing in common: they're generally expensive, and in the parks themselves they're generally below average (with some exceptions). There are restaurants in every land. Vegan and vegetarian options are available in all restaurants. Takeaway food is easy to find thanks to the Disneyland Paris app. If you're not eating in your hotel then Disney Village offers better options, especially for lunch. Some are simple fast-food spots, others are quite fancy. * The cheapest food on the premises can be bought at McDonald's. Unsurprisingly, they are much more expensive than any average McDonald's. The McDonald's in Disney Village is the largest in France and can become insanely busy at lunchtime. * The primary place to eat, drink, shop and party is in the Disney Village, which contains some nicely-themed restaurants including King Ludwig's Castle, the very atmospheric Rainforest Café, and a nice steak house. * Perhaps the most interesting ambiance can be had in "Captain Jack's — Restaurant des Pirates" which is built inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Prices are steep, but the atmosphere is very nice. You can also look in on the ride itself which can be very entertaining. * There is the large shopping mall Val d'Europe located near the park (one stop west on RER A, also free parking is available). This may help if you are on a budget. * Bring something to drink into the park with you - if you're walking around for hours, especially when it's hot, you will need a lot of liquid to avoid dehydration spoiling your day. Don't forget that drinks at kiosks are very expensive. If you bring a reusable water bottle you can refill it at various free drinking fountains that are scattered throughout the parks. The tap water is perfectly safe to drink. * Some of the restaurants inside the parks close earlier than the rest of the park so always check before deciding where to eat. Alternatively, at a 5 min walk from the main entrance, you can eat at restaurants like Vapianos , Five guys, etc that provide a better value for money. ==Sleep== Disneyland Paris is home to 6 onsite hotels and one offsite property. They vary in theming and pricing and all except the Disneyland Hotel and Davy Crockett Ranch offer free shuttle services to the parks and the Disney Village. Hotel guests are also eligible for free parking and the Extra Magic Time, as referenced before, giving them one-hour early access to select rides in the parks. * The '''Disneyland Hotel (5*)''' is the resort's signature hotel. The instantly recognizable building is the most expensive and lavish of them all having received a fairytale retheme and offers exclusive experiences like princess meet n' greets and dining with characters like Belle or Cinderella. It is also in an ideal location right on the entrance of Disneyland, with great views of the firework show at night and 5 minutes away from Walt Disney Studios. * '''New York Art of Marvel (4*)''' is located on the upper side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a luxury hotel. It has a distinct New York feeling and has been rethemed to include Marvel characters with exclusive meet-and-greets. It has a swimming pool and is a 10 minute walking distance from the parks. * '''Newport Bay (4*)''' is located on the southern side of Lac Buena Vista and is also considered a luxury hotel. It has a nautical style decor with blue rooftops, a swimming pool and offers Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greets. 10-minute walk to the parks. * '''Sequoia Lodge (3*)''' is located on the eastern side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a moderate hotel. It has a beautiful national park theme with wooden brown buildings and lots of trees. It also offers Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets, a swimming pool and a bar with log fire. Also a 10-minute walk from the parks. * '''Hotel Cheyenne (2*)''' is located on Rue du Boeuf Agile and is a value hotel with a Wild West theme. It is the resort's largest hotel with multiple buildings creating a small "town". Hosts meet-and-greets with Woody and Jessie from Toy Story. 20-minute walk to the parks. * '''Hotel Santa Fe (2*)''' is located directly opposite Hotel Cheyenne and is also a value hotel and the cheapest. With the same small "town" feel and orange colored buildings, it has a Cars theme and hosts Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets. Also 20-minute walk to the parks. * The '''Davy Crockett Ranch''' is an offsite property situated 15 minutes' drive away. It is quite different from the other hotels and consists of separate motel style accommodation with cooking facilities. There is also a shop (open late), a swimming pool, horse rides and a petting zoo. There is no shuttle service to the parks. ''All of Disneyland Paris' hotels are generally '''expensive'''. The price for a room in Hotel Santa Fe, the cheapest, can easily run up to more than {{EUR|200}}/night. The luxury / moderate / value characterisations are made in comparison to the other on-site hotels and do not apply to the rest of Paris.'' === Other hotels === Except for the above there are many hotels around the resort mostly in Val d'Europe. Most of these offer transport to the park and have generally lower prices but they don't have a Disney theme and may not be part of special packages and perks provided for guests of the official Disney hotels. A special category are the 5 Disney Partner hotels: * '''Hotel L'Elysee Val D'Europe''' * '''Stay City Aparthotels Paris Marne-La-Vallee''' * '''Ki Space Hotel and Spa''' * '''Aparthotel Adagio Serris - Val D'Europe''' * '''B&B Hotel''' It is best not to limit yourself in Disney or Disney-affiliated hotels if you are travelling on a tight budget and planning to stay close to the resort, but expand your research to the entire Marne-La-Vallee area and the surrounding villages. Especially the villages of Torcy and Bussy-Saint-Georges, directly connected with Disneyland by the RER A, are popular options. ==Talk== Communication should not be an issue for English-speaking visitors. Although Disneyland Paris is mainly French as you'd expect, all menus and signs are also available in English and some in other languages. All Cast Members speak English; and as they are recruited from all over Europe, several of them speak more than three languages. Shows are bilingual. ==Connect== ===Mail=== You can buy postcards and stamps at most shops in the park. Mailboxes exist in some central locations. Ask the shopkeepers about the postage required to your destination. ===Internet=== The park offers Wi-Fi access through the parks. Use the official Disneyland Paris app. ==Go next== *'''[http://www.valdeurope.fr/34-8717-Welcome-to-Val-d-Europe.php Val d'Europe]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the first stop from Marne-la-Vallee on RER A. *[[Paris]], City of Light, easily accessible by the RER A Or visit the other Disneyland parks worldwide at: * [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Florida]]. * [[Disneyland Resort]] in [[California]]. * [[Tokyo Disney Resort]] in [[Japan]]. * [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] in [[Hong Kong]]. * [[Shanghai Disney Resort]] in [[China]] {{geo|48.868719|2.781800}} {{IsPartOf|Île-de-France}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Walt Disney World}} {{related|Disneyland}} {{related|Tokyo Disney Resort}} sztdq785miyf2c2ynjhldb5s4xqfc58 5289383 5289382 2026-06-08T09:27:45Z SpamHunters 2207375 /* Shows and parades */ 5289383 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Disneyland Paris banner.jpg}} '''Disneyland Paris''' is a major theme park resort in the [[Paris]] suburb of [[Marne-la-Vallée]]. It is the Disney Company's flagship European resort and has two theme parks, seven hotels and an entertainement district. ==Understand== :"To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Once upon a time, a master storyteller, Walt Disney, inspired by Europe's best loved tales, used his own special gifts to share them with the world. He envisioned a Magic Kingdom where these stories would come to life, and called it Disneyland. Now his dream returns to the land that inspired it. Euro Disneyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration for all the world." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, April 1, 1992</small> :"To all who enter the studio of dreams, welcome. Walt Disney Studios is dedicated to our timeless fascination and affection for cinema and television. Here we celebrate the art and the artistry of storytellers from Europe and around the world who create the magic. May this special place stir our own memories of the past, and our dreams of the future." <small> &mdash; Michael D. Eisner, March 16, 2002</small> The Disneyland Paris Resort opened on April 12, 1992. It was the first Disney resort in Europe and the second international park after [[Tokyo Disneyland]] in 1983. The resort consists of two theme parks, seven hotels and a shopping/entertainment complex. * '''Disneyland Park''' is the main draw and the first to open. It is considered one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world and had 10 million visitors in 2025, the most of any tourist attraction in Europe. If you have only one available day to visit it is recommended to spend it in Disneyland Park. * '''Disney Adventure World''' is the second park and originally opened as '''Walt Disney Studios''' on 16 March 2002. Despite being quite underwhelming at first, it has turned the corner since then capturing much of the magic of its sister park next door, but is still considered a "secondary" destination. * '''Disney Village''' is a themed shopping and entertainment complex with restaurants, bars, shows, and a cinema. ==== When to visit ==== Disneyland Paris is an excellent destination year-round with many festivals and seasonal offerings like Disney's Halloween Festival and Disney's Enchanted Christmas. The main factors to consider when visiting are ''prices'' and ''crowds.'' The parks get quite crowded on weekends (mostly Saturdays), July and August, French school holidays and Christmas week which is the busiest time of the year. High crowds mean longer lines to enter the park and for rides, shows and restaurants, as well as higher ticket and hotel prices. You can visit during the off seasons (January - March and most of autumn) but keep in mind that during these times the parks usually have shorter opening hours and some rides may be under refurbishment. Ticket and hotel prices are ''variable'': they fluctuate in accordance to demand and crowds. 1 Day - 1 Park tickets usually start from around {{EUR|75}} but it is always best to check the Disneyland Paris [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ website] for up-to-date prices and information on the day of your visit. ===Visitor information === * [https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/ Disneyland Paris] website == Get in == === By plane === Disneyland Resort Paris is connected to both [http://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/flights international airports in Paris]. From '''[[Charles de Gaulle International Airport]]''', ({{IATA|CDG}}), the most direct option is [http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers SNCF] operated high-speed trains (TGV) that depart from Terminal 2. The trip takes about 10 minutes and a one-way ticket costs {{EUR|32}}. Alternatively you can get the RER B suburban line, transfer to the RER A Line at Châtelet–Les Halles get off at the '''Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy''' station which is located right at the entrance. *Some TGV notes: ** Availability: The TGV has limited seats, so book the ticket in advance. You can do it online, in the ticket machines or in an SNCF office. Sometimes tickets may be terminated both online and in the ticket machines but you can still buy them in the SNCF ticket office. ** Ticket machines: Most of them accept only credit card payments. Few of them accept cash, but only using small cut banknotes ({{EUR|5}}/{{EUR|10}}/{{EUR|20}}). ** Online payment: After buying a TGV ticket online, you will have to validate it in a ticket machine at the station. The validation requires your credit card used for that transaction, and its PIN. This is crucial, because of technical reasons the confirmation must be done automatically in a ticket machine and can't be done manually by TGV office operators, so e.g. don't forget your credit card and its PIN. From [[Paris Orly Airport|Orly International Airport]] you can take Metro Line 14 and transfer to the RER A at the Gare de Lyon station. The journey takes about one hour. There is also a daily shuttle service from both airports to the resort, the '''[https://magicalshuttle.co.uk/ Magical Shuttle]'''. Tickets cost {{EUR|24}} for adults and kids over 12 and {{EUR|11}} for kids aged 3-11. Under 3s travel for free. The journey takes about one hour and the shuttles run until 7-8pm. === By car === Getting to the resort by car is very easy. The highway system of France is extensive. Disneyland is located just off junction 14 of the '''A4 (E50)''', about 35 km east of Paris (Porte de Bercy). The highway (''autoroute'') is tolled and quite expensive. Coming from the United Kingdom, travel times to Disneyland Paris can vary depending on how you enter the country, but on average from Calais you can expect a journey time of around 3 hours. === By train === The best way to reach Disneyland Paris, which has its own railway station, is by train: they are reliable and run frequently. The name of the station is '''Marne-la-Vallée Chessy'''. ====From Paris==== '''RER A''' runs from central [[Paris]] to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, with frequent trains taking 35 min for the journey. A Paris Metro ticket is valid on RER only for travel within Zone 1 (Disneyland Resort Paris is in Zone 5). If you use a Paris Visite, Mobilis or Navigo pass, make sure that it reads ''Zones 1-5'' and not ''Zones 1-3''. The seven main rail terminals in central Paris, the trains that serve them, and directions from them to RER A are explained in the chart below. All of them are served by the Metro and/or RER. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Station !! Services !! Directions to RER A4 |- | Gare du Nord || Thalys<br/>Eurostar<br/>TGV<br/>Transilien Paris-Nord<br/>TER Picardie || RER B or D to Chatelet Les-Halles |- | Gare de l'Est || TGV<br/>ICE<br/>TER Champagne-Ardenne<br/>Transilien Paris-Est || Paris Metro Line 4 to Les Halles |- | Gare Saint-Lazare || 23 Transilien lines<br/>4 Grandes Lignes lines || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare de Lyon || 4 Transilien lines<br/>3 Grandes Lignes lines<br/>TGV || Served by RER A |- | Gare de Bercy || TER Bourgogne<br/>Auto trains || Paris Metro Line 14 to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare d'Austerlitz || Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse main line<br/> || Walk to Gare de Lyon |- | Gare Montparnasse || TGV<br/>TER Centre<br/>TER Basse Normandie || Paris Metro Line 4 to Chatelet<br/>or Line 6 to Nation |} ====From elsewhere ==== Marne-la-Vallée Chessy is served by several '''TGV''' (high-speed train) lines from destinations across France such as [[Lyon]], [[Marseille]], [[Bordeaux]], [[Nantes]], [[Lille]] and [[Strasbourg]] and the BeNeLux (Brussels-South station, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Schiphol Airport). The station is also the hub for the '''[https://ventes.ouigo.com/ Ouigo]''' network of low-cost TGVs. You can still travel by train from the '''UK''', changing from Eurostar onto the domestic network in either Lille or Paris. Most international railways linking Paris with other countries arrive in central Paris: see the chart above. === By bus === The '''Disneyland Paris Express''' '''[https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tours/disneyland-paris-express/ Shuttle]''' service provides a same-day return trip to Disneyland Paris from 5 locations in Paris: the Eiffel Tower, Opera, Chatelet, Gare du Nord and Tour Montparnasse. It departs between 8-9am (depending on the location) and leaves Disneyland at 8pm. ==Tickets== Visiting Disneyland Paris is about as expensive as visiting any of the other Disney parks around the world. There are two types of tickets sold. The '''1 Day 1 Park Ticket''' allows you to visit ''only one'' of the two parks for a full day. There are 1 day tickets with a specified date and 1 day tickets with a flexible date (valid for a year); the former are cheaper. The '''Park Hopper''' tickets allow you to visit ''both'' parks on the same day and are available from 1-4 days. The 4-Day Park Hopper ticket is the most economical deal; the ticket price ''per day'' is the lowest. Disney implements dynamic pricing which means that tickets will be cheaper during the off-season and more expensive when the parks are busier and on weekends. The cheapest 1 day tickets usually start at {{EUR|60}} (12+) and {{EUR|55}} (3-11). These are the prices per the official [https://tickets.disneylandparis.com/en-int/tickets?vpg=1 website] for summer 2026: {| class="wikitable" |+ '''Online Prices''' |- ! rowspan=2 | Days ! ages 3-11 !ages 12+ |- ! Total ! Total |- | 1 Day 1 Park Ticket || {{EUR|75-95}}|| {{EUR|85-100}} |- | 1 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|115-130}}|| {{EUR|120-135}} |- | 2 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|200-230}}|| {{EUR|220-250}} |- | 3 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|240-280}}|| {{EUR|260-300}} |- | 4 Day Park Hopper || {{EUR|320-380}}|| {{EUR|340-400}} |} Children aged 0-2 are admitted for free. Also worth searching for are the hotel+ticket packages available. These packages offer tickets with unlimited access to both parks for every day of your visit and a somewhat reduced price for the on-site hotels. Staying at a hotel also includes perks like the Extra Magic Time which is more thoroughly discussed in the See & Do section. Disneyland Paris has multiple websites following the same format but sometimes with different prices. For example the German version of the website might have cheaper tickets than the English or French versions. This can be beneficial if you are planning on visiting as cheaply as possible. === Premier Access === '''Disney Premier Access''' is paid skip-the-line option that allows visitors to bypass the regular standby line in 18 rides. There are two options available: * The '''''ultimate''''' option allows priority access to all 18 rides only once. * The '''''one''''' option can be paid for each ride individually only once. You need to be inside the parks to use this option. Prices for both versions are not standard and depend on the crowds are and how popular each ride is (for the ''one'' option). == Get around == {{Mapframe|48.872234|2.775808|zoom=16}} Once you get inside the resort the main mode of transportation will be walking. The park entrances are approximately 5 minutes away from each other and the Disney Village. Most of the hotels are within a 15-minute walking distance with only Hotel Santa Fe being 20 minutes away. Other modes of transportation are the Disneyland Railroad and the free shuttles that carry guests staying in the hotels to the entrance of the Disney Village and the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy train station (both function as the entrances to the parks as well). The Disneyland Railroad circles Disneyland Park with stops in Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. The railroad is ''not'' available for guests without a park ticket. ===Accessibility=== Wheelchair accessibility is very good, and there are very few areas that have the usual obstacles, such as confined stairs, that make access impossible. A very good system of disabled access for most rides is in place, but for safety and evacuation reasons, some attractions still require that the rider be able to walk or climb a ladder. It is a good idea to get a disability pass from the Information Center on arrival at the park; doing so makes it easier for staff to identify and assist disabled visitors. The pass will not grant a disabled person the right to jump the queue, but it does allow assisted access to rides via the exit gates rather than the more restrictive entrance gates. == See & Do == Before diving into what each theme park has to offer there are several things that may affect a tourist's experience: # The '''Extra Magic Time''' allow people staying in the on-site hotels to enter the parks and select rides one hour before the official opening. Notable rides that are open during this time are Hyperspace Mountain, Big Thunder Mountains, Peter Pan's Flight, Crush's Coaster and Ratatouille Adventure. # '''Single Rider''' is a separate queue that exists for some rides, where the people waiting fill the empty seats on the vehicles. It usually has much lower wait times than the regular queue but your party will be separated. # '''Baby Switch''' is a system for parents whose children do not meet the height requirements of certain rides. The first parent can enter the queue and go on the ride. When leaving the attraction, the parent can ask for a specific ''Rider Switch'' from the crew. This allows the second parent to access the attraction in a quicker way, either by following the ''Premier access'' gate, or directly by switching at the exit of the attraction. '''Disney characters''' are scattered throughout the parks. Except for those with their exclusive meet and greets like Mickey Mouse, the Star Wars characters and the Princesses in Fantasyland, all the other characters do not have a set schedule of appearing and are either found near their respective rides and lands or wandering about the park. Some may only appear on special occasions and not everyone appears in the park every day. Some characters can be found both at Disneyland and Adventure World. The lines for meet n' greets may close quickly once the characters appear and except Mickey Mouse and the Princesses no other characters have set times of appearance. In general however, all of them will usually appear at any time between 10:00 and 15:00 before the main parade. ''The wait times and advice given for some rides may not always be accurate and are highly dependent on crowd levels when you visit.'' === Disneyland Park === The main draw of the resort, Disneyland Park and is considered to be the most beautiful disneyland-style park in the world with its very rich and elegant theming. With 21 rides, multiple stage shows, a parade and a nighttime fireworks display, there more than enough here to keep both the young and the old occupied for a full day. The park has a circular shape and consists of five thematic "lands" that are connected to the central plaza, where the castle is located. ==== Main Street U.S.A. ==== The first land guests encounter, Main Street U.S.A. is a cobblestoned street that connects the small entry square, called ''Town Square'', to the central plaza and Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is themed after an early 20th-century American town, just like Walt Disney's hometown, and its main draws are the multiple restaurants and shops. * '''Disneyland Railroad''' — The Disneyland Railroad is a relaxing ride aboard four steampunk trains that start from Main Street and do a 20-minute circle of the park with stops at every land except Adventureland. It is mainly a mode of transportation but also has some very good scenery and offers unique views on some rides like Pirates of the Caribbean. There is also a diorama between the Main Street and Frontierland stations where riders can see into the Grand Canyon! * '''Main Street Vehicles''' — Unique vintage vehicles that go up and down Main Street and guests can hop on to any of them. They include a turn-of-the century fire truck, a double decker omnibus, a Cadilac limousine and a Mercer. * '''Horse-Drawn Streetcars''' — Horse-drawn streetcars with same function as the Main Street vehicles. * '''Shops''' — There are 12 shops on Main Street that sell all kinds of Disney-themed merchandise. The most popular and largest one is '''Emporium''' an early 20th-century department store that sells costumes, toys, pins and much more. Other well-known shops are '''Flora's Unique Boutique''' (a Parisian-themed photography store), '''Plaza East & West Boutiques''' (sells a lot of Disneyland Paris souvenirs), '''Lilly's Boutique''' (with tablewear and decorative products) and the '''Boardwalk Candy Palace''' (with, you guessed it, lots of candy). You can even get a haircut at '''Dapper Dan's Haircuts'''! * '''Liberty and Discovery Arcades''' — Two covered walkways running parallel to the east and west of Main Street. They are themed to the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Arcade) and the inventors of the 19th century (Discovery Arcade). ==== Fantasyland ==== Probably the most recognizable place in the park, Fantasyland is located directly behind the Sleeping Beauty Castle and is the largest land in the park with many of the classic Disney rides. It is themed after a European fairytale village and is home to many iconic Disney characters like Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Snow White. All of the Disney princesses can also be found here either walking around or in their exclusive meet n' greets. ''Fantasyland may close earlier than the rest of the park for the firework show.'' * '''Sleeping Beauty Castle''' — The undeniable icon of Disneyland Paris, the pink-painted castle with its blue spires towers at over 50 m (167 feet) tall and can be seen from almost everywhere in the resort. It is inspired by the ''Neuschwanstein Castle'' in Germany which Walt Disney is said to have loved when he saw for the first time. Inside the castle is '''La Gallerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant''' (The Sleeping Beauty Gallery), a walkthrough attraction that retells the story of Sleeping Beauty through illustrated books, tapestries and stained glass windows. There is also '''La Taniere du Dragon''' (The Dragon Cave), an atmospheric cave under the castle with an impressive animatronic dragon. * '''Peter Pan's Flight''' (Premier Access) — One Disney's most iconic and famous rides, the small pirate ships take flight with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell above nighttime lights of London to Neverland where you will see Indians, mermaids and of course Captain Hook and his crew. The feeling of flying is achieved by holding the ships from a rail in the ceiling instead of the ground. It is a truly beautiful and unmissable ride that will surely evoke nostalgia on adults as well. The ride is very popular with long queues. If you are going in high season better visit early in the morning, late afternoon or with Premier Access. * '''It's A Small World''' — Jokingly called "happiest cruise on earth", this ride is another disney classic where this time you board boats and set sail through colorful, sometimes cliche, displays celebrating different countries and cultures from around the world. It has pacifist, anti-racism message and there is a large number of small animatronic dolls in every scene, meant to symbolize the children of the world. Rarely has a wait above 30 minutes due to its large capacity. * '''Princess Pavillion''' — The Princess Pavillion is located next to It's A Small World and where you can meet the Disney princesses. The princess cast is not always the same but the most common princesses are Cinderella, Aurora, Belle and Ariel. The Pavillion has the ''longest'' ''lines'' in the park and the wait to meet the princesses can sometimes exceed ''two hours''. If it's a priority better visit at opening (opens at 10:00) or before closing (it's usually closed by mid-afternoon). * '''Meet Mickey Mouse''' — In a small theater next to Peter Pan's Flight, guests can head backstage to meet and chat with the world's most famous mouse! Just like the Princess Pavillion it is very popular. * '''Blanche Neige et Les Sept Nains''' — A standard dark ride that retells the story of Snow White and how she met the seven dwarves and escaped from the evil witch. ''The ride has some scary scenes like a dungeon with hanging skeletons that may frighten younger children.'' * '''Les Voyages de Pinocchio''' — Another old dark ride next to Snow White, this one goes through the classic story of Pinocchio. ''Also leans into the scarier aspect of the film and may frighten younger children.'' * '''Casey Jr Circus Train''' — A charming experience on board a small train that goes on a tour around miniatures from fairytales like Rapunzel's Tower from ''Tangled'', Prince Eric's Castle from the ''Little Mermaid'' and Arendelle from ''Frozen''. Opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Le Pays des Contes Fees''' — The ride follows the same layout as Casey Jr, though this time guests are on boats with narrators and can get closer to the miniatures. Songs from the movies will be played on the boat when it's close. Also opens later and closes earlier than the rest of Fantasyland. * '''Dumbo the Flying Elephant''' — The iconic spinner ride where you can board small elephants and spin above Fantasyland. You can also control how high your elephant is going through a lever on the vehicle. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. If you intend to ride it visit early or late as it can build a fairly long line (30-60 minutes) from mid-morning to the afternoon. * '''Mad Hatter's Teacups''' — Another classic spinning ride this time with teacups that spin around themselves, themed after Mad Hatter from ''Alice in Wonderland''. For people prone to motion sickness, the spinning of the teacups is controllable by the riders but some spinning is unavoidable. The ride can be skippable if you don't have small children. * '''Alice's Curious Labyrinth''' — An enjoyable maze themed after Alice in Wonderland. 21 characters from the film appear here including Alice herself and, sometimes there is a meet-and-greet with the Red Queen. Head up the queen's castle for some amazing views. ==== Adventureland ==== In the north-west corner of the park resides Adventureland. A tropical-themed area with heavy Arabian and Asian influences and a small island in the middle, the land is dedicated to the more adventurous characters such as Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones and Aladdin and their many stories. * '''Pirates of the Caribbean''' (Premier Access) — In the Pirates of the Caribbean guests board boats and go on a journey through the beautifully crafted, 17th-century world of Captain Jack Sparrow passing by Dead Man's Cove and Isla de la Muerta. The ride is also home to a lot of the famous characters from the movies (which were inspired by this ride) like Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones. It is an unmissable experience that is fun for all ages. Despite its popularity, Pirates of the Caribbean rarely has very high lines due to its high capacity. The queue is set inside a very detailed and imposing castle. * '''Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril''' (1.40m height requirement, Premier Access) — The other ride in Adventureland, an outdoor rollercoaster in an ancient jungle temple (the ''Temple of Peril'') that is, vaguely, themed to Indiana Jones. It is generally a hit or miss but nevertheless a fun experience. Also a popular ride so expect 30- to 45-minute waits in the afternoon. Ride it earlier or later in the day, with Premier Access or via Single Rider. (''The coaster has a full loop and can be rough on some parts for people with back problems).'' * '''Adventure Isle''' {{Emdash}} The small island in the middle of Adventureland has 3 attractions: '''La Cabane des Robinson''' (a large treehouse themed to the Robinson Family), the '''Pirate Galleon''' (a small pirate ship with interactive exhibits surrounded by a beach) and '''Skull Rock''' (inspired by the one in Peter Pan). It is one of the best places to let kids play in the park. * '''Le Passage Enchante d'Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A walkthrough exhibit with miniature scenes retelling the story of Aladdin. ==== Frontierland ==== Situated on the southwest corner of the park, Frontierland is themed after the wild west. It is based on the fictional city of <nowiki>''Thunder Mesa''</nowiki>, an American mining town of the late 19th century around Big Thunder Mountain. * '''Big Thunder Mountain''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The famed orange mountain is situated inside the land's lake and can be seen from across the park. It's a minecart rollercoaster that dives below the river, then emerging and zig-zagging around the very well-themed mountain and then diving again to emerge back in Thunder Mesa (the ride's entrance is not on the mountain itself). The coaster is a must-do as it is thrilling but also family-friendly. Big Thunder Mountain is the ''most popular'' ride in the park frequently posting 1-2 hour waits. Better experienced around park opening, with Premier Access, Single Rider or at night (the ambience of the mountain at night cannot be understated). * '''Phantom Manor''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} This classic ride is Disneyland Paris' version of the ''Haunted Mansion'' found in other Disney parks. Tucked away in a dilapidated brown manor, guests board two-person omnimovers (a continuously loading ride system) and go for slow tour inside the hallways, rooms and gardens of the house discovering its story and seeing all the ghosts that now call it home. The ride is not really scary but younger children may be frightened by a few scenes. Doesn't usually have long lines. * '''Thunder Mesa Riverboad Landing''' {{Emdash}} A leisurely experience on board two large, 19th-century paddle-steamer boats called Mark Twain and Molly Brown, that do a 15-minute circle of the river around Big Thunder Mountain. The cruise is especially beautiful in the afternoon and at sunset. * '''Frontierland Playground''' {{Emdash}} A kids playground themed after the indian village from Pocahontas. * '''Rustler Roundup Shootin' Gallery''' {{Emdash}} A shooting arcade with interactive moving targets. *'''The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands''' {{Emdash}} An impressive and critically-acclaimed musical show in the Frontierland Theater. It plays multiple times every day and lasts 30 minutes. You can book seats in advance via the website, app, telephone or at City Hall on Main Street. ==== Discoveryland ==== The equivalent of the ''Tomorrowland'' found in other disney parks, Discoveryland is an idealized vision of tomorrow as imagined by European thinkers and explorers like Leonardo da Vinci, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, with its retro-futuristic buildings and bright blue/brown colors. * '''Hyperspace Mountain''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The highlight of the area and one of the highlights of the park as a whole, Hyperspace Mountain is a large circular pyramid building located at the land's center. It houses an indoor rollercoaster that is now themed after the Star Wars franchise, taking the place of the original Space Mountain, where guests are launched on to high speed journey across the galaxy and see the battles between the Empire and the Resistance. An absolute must-do ride, be warned however that the coaster takes place in darkness and has 3 inversions so it may be rough for some people. Very popular ride with frequent queues in the vicinity of 1 hour, it is better experienced in the morning, at night or via Premier Access and Single Rider. * '''Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} An interactive shooter dark ride themed after Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story. Guests shoot lasers from the guns on their vehicles at targets with the ''Z'' insignia throughout the ride, competing with each other about who gets the highest score. It's a really fun experience and many people ride it more than once trying to beat each other. At the end is the ''Star Command'' rank where everyone is given a rank based on their scores. Also a very popular ride. * '''Star Tours: The Adventures Continue''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Another Star Wars ride in the back of the land. This time it's a 3D-motion simulator (meaning that the vehicle also simulates movement seen on the screen) where guests board a spaceship and go on voyage with C-3PO in the world of Star Wars. The ride has more than 60 randomised stories and scenes based on all the Star Wars movies and series so that every experience is completely unique. Not as popular as the previous rides. Its queue is also fun to wait as it is built as an intergalactic space station with talking robots. * '''Autopia''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A car-driving attraction where you can board 1950s futuristic cars and go for a 5-6 minute drive. Riders can change only the speed of the car not its direction. It's especially fun for young children that can't drive but can be skipped otherwise. Always has short lines except on the busiest of days. * '''Orbitron''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A spinner ride similar to Dumbo in Fantasyland but this time you board small spaceships and the height that your vehicle reaches is controllable by the riders. * '''Les Mysteres du Nautilus''' {{Emdash}} A nice walkthrough attraction in the land's lagoon where you go down an ''actual'' submarine themed after the Nautilus from the ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea''. * '''Mickey's Philharmagic''' {{Emdash}} A 12-minute, 4D show where Donald Duck leads a digital orchestra that plays famous songs from disney movies like ''Be Our Guest'', ''You Can Fly'' and ''A Whole New World''. ==== Shows and parades ==== * As of May 2025, the nighttime spectacular for the park is '''Disney Tales of Magic'''. This immersive show celebrates the magic we carry within all of us. Projections on the castle and on the buildings of Main Street feature iconic moments from various Disney and Pixar movies, joined by fireworks, high-powered searchlights that light up the night sky, lasers, and drones above the castle. Shows take place nightly. * As of May 2025, there is no parade in this park. === Disney Adventure World === The resort's second theme park opened on March 16, 2002 and is themed after the world of Hollywood, Pixar and Marvel. Originally considered a very subpar theme park, it is now home to some excellent rides and shows. It is also undergoing a multi-phase refurbishment and expansion expected to be completed from early 2025 to 2026. If you are visiting the theme park before this time expect to see a lot of construction and closed-off areas. ==== World Premiere ==== Step inside the park via the entrance plaza and make your way into the new World Premiere, an indoor homage to old Hollywood filled by art decor architecture, shopping, and dining. This serves as the gateway to the rest of the park, a kind of indoor version of Main Street transported to Old Hollywood. ==== Production Courtyard ==== A small land that acts as the park's main plaza, Production Courtyard has two shows and the iconic Tower of Terror. * '''Twilight Zone Tower of Terror''' (''1.02 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The park's icon and tallest building, the Tower of Terror is themed after the Hollywood Tower Hotel from the 1960s TV series ''The Twilight Zone''. Guests enter the hotel to see the ride's preshow explaining how the hotel became cursed before boarding an elevator where they are visited by its ghosts. The elevator functions as drop tower launching and dropping riders on board multiple times inside the hotel (with some great views up top). The ride may be intense for some people. Very popular ride that can reach an hour worth of wait, plan to head here in the morning, late afternoon. * '''Disney Junior Dream Factory''' {{Emdash}} A 20-minute live show in a steampunk factory setting where famous Disney characters sing and dance. * '''Stitch Live''' {{Emdash}} A show where a digital Stitch appears on a screen and, with the help of computers, interacts and talks with guests ==== Toon Studio ==== A a very small land nestled between Production Courtyard and the World of Pixar. It has two attractions. * '''Magic Carpets of Aladdin''' {{Emdash}} A spinning flat ride, like Dumbo and Orbitron at Disneyland Park, but instead of elephants and spaceships this time riders are on magic carpets in front of Arabian-themed painted backdrop. Good for young children. * '''Animation Academy''' {{Emdash}} A themed gift shop. ==== World of Pixar ==== [[File:Toon Studio Ratatouille area.jpg|thumb|270x270px|The Ratatouille area]] This land is dedicated all-things Pixar. Guests can visit rides and eat at restaurants inspired by famous Pixar movies like ''Cars, Finding Nemo, Toy Story and Ratatouille''. * '''Ratatouille: The Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} One of the two headliners of the land, Ratatouille: The Adventure is a 4D-dark ride where riders are "shrunk" to the size of a rat and travel through the world of Remy visiting the sewers, back alleys and Gusteau's Restaurant. It uses a mix of physical sets, and projection screens for a unique experience and it's fun for all ages. Very popular with all visitors the ride is best avoided from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, unless Premier Access is available (may sell out sometimes). * '''Crush's Coaster''' (''1.07 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} The other major ride of the land, Crush's Coaster is an indoor, wild-mouse rollercoaster named after Crush from Finding Nemo. The 4-person, spinning turtle shells start calmly passing through a coral reef and an abandoned submarine, where you see Nemo and Bruce, before they start racing and spinning simulating the feeling of being in the East Australian Current. Crush's Coaster has by far the ''longest'' and ''most persistent'' lines in the park frequently staying at 60-90 minutes all day. Head there first thing in the morning or right before closing, or use Premier Access and Single Rider. ''(The ride is more intense than it seems and the spinning may affect guests with motion sickness).'' * '''Toy Story Playland''' {{Emdash}} A small mini-land geared towards children themed to the Toy Story movies with 3 attractions: '''RC Racer''', a halfpipe orange rollercoaster where you board the famous car from the movie (the only mildly-intense ride here), '''Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop''', a small drop ride with nice views and '''Slinky Dog Dash''', a tiny rollercoaster where the train is Slinky Dog. * '''Cars Road Trip''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} A rethemed part of the now-closed Studio Tram Tour, it's a tram that wizzes through 3 scenes featuring characters from Pixar's ''Cars''. Generally considered a bad ride. * '''Cars Quatre Roues Rallye''' {{Emdash}} Another ''Cars'' attraction for young children, this time a flat ride with spinning cars. ==== Avengers Campus ==== The first land to open as part of the ongoing expansion, Avengers Campus is themed after the Marvel Superheroes and took the place of the former Hollywood Backlot. The land has two rides and many character meet-and-greets with the Marvel characters. * '''Avengers Assemble: Flight Force''' (''1.20 m height requirement, Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} Set inside the ''Avengers Headquarters'', this is an indoor rollercoaster where guests ride through space with Iron Man and Captain Marvel as they fight the Kree. The queue is very detailed and has a preshow with an impressive Iron-Man animatronic. Keep in mind that the rollercoaster is fast, takes place mostly in darkness and has multiple inversions. Waits above 40-45 minutes rare. * '''Spiderman W.E.B. Adventure''' (''Premier Access'') {{Emdash}} W.E.B. Adventure is an interactive shooter ride themed after Spiderman where guests shoot webs into moving targets, like Buzz Lightyear in Disneyland. Unlike Buzz Lightyear though there are only digital screens, riders now wear 3D glasses and shoot the webs with their hands. Very popular ride, it is usually clogged by crowds at midday and afternoon. * '''Shows and Meet n' Greets''' {{Emdash}} There are many small outdoor, interactive shows and meet n' greets with the superheroes throughout the land. They are not timed and happen randomly throughout the day. ==== Shows and parades ==== *''Mickey and the Magician'': An award-winning Broadway-style theatrical show at the World Premiere Plaza where Mickey learns magic with the help of iconic Disney characters. *''TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure'': An immersive musical journey at the World Premiere Plaza featuring characters from Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Finding Nemo. *''Minnie's Dream Factory'': A high-energy, family-friendly musical where Minnie and friends try to fix a dream machine. *''Stitch Live!'': An interactive, comedic real-time chat and sing-along with Stitch ==Buy== If there is one thing you will never have a problem finding in Disneyland Paris it's stores. Various themed and general stores are spread liberally throughout the park, selling Disney merchandise and general memorabilia. They carry everything from pencils to books, from Indiana Jones fedora hats to Cinderella costumes. The sky is basically the limit on the money you can spend at Disneyland Paris: you can buy glass/crystal trinkets and sword replicas in the central castle. The main shopping area of Disneyland Paris is '''Main Street USA'''. The largest store at Walt Disney Studios Paris is '''Disney Studio 1''', which you will see straight ahead after you enter the park. '''Disney Village''' has a large collection of retailers, including a Disney Store. In addition almost every ride in the park has a gift shop that you pass through at the exit, selling memorabilia connected to it. Because of the sheer number of stores there is some variation in what they will stock. For example, a shop in Frontierland may sell different cuddly plush toys when compared to a store in Fantasyland. If you are after merchandise of a specific franchise or character then speak to a cast member. ===Pin-trading=== Pin-trading, while present, is not hyped as much as it is in the American parks. While you can still trade and buy pins and lanyards, you will find a smaller selection and fewer traders. The main pin-trading hub is the '''[https://www.dlptownsquare.com/guides/pin-trading/ Pueblo Trading Post]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' shop, found at the back of Frontierland next to the Pocahontas Indian Village play area. Except for special pin trading events, the shop is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the only place in the entire park to buy Limited Edition or "mystery bag/box" pins, so if you're a pin fan then it's worth popping in for a look. There are also usually a few pin traders hanging around who are mostly happy to chat about pin-trading and collecting. ==Eat== Disneyland Paris sports many restaurants and bars that have mostly one thing in common: they're generally expensive, and in the parks themselves they're generally below average (with some exceptions). There are restaurants in every land. Vegan and vegetarian options are available in all restaurants. Takeaway food is easy to find thanks to the Disneyland Paris app. If you're not eating in your hotel then Disney Village offers better options, especially for lunch. Some are simple fast-food spots, others are quite fancy. * The cheapest food on the premises can be bought at McDonald's. Unsurprisingly, they are much more expensive than any average McDonald's. The McDonald's in Disney Village is the largest in France and can become insanely busy at lunchtime. * The primary place to eat, drink, shop and party is in the Disney Village, which contains some nicely-themed restaurants including King Ludwig's Castle, the very atmospheric Rainforest Café, and a nice steak house. * Perhaps the most interesting ambiance can be had in "Captain Jack's — Restaurant des Pirates" which is built inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Prices are steep, but the atmosphere is very nice. You can also look in on the ride itself which can be very entertaining. * There is the large shopping mall Val d'Europe located near the park (one stop west on RER A, also free parking is available). This may help if you are on a budget. * Bring something to drink into the park with you - if you're walking around for hours, especially when it's hot, you will need a lot of liquid to avoid dehydration spoiling your day. Don't forget that drinks at kiosks are very expensive. If you bring a reusable water bottle you can refill it at various free drinking fountains that are scattered throughout the parks. The tap water is perfectly safe to drink. * Some of the restaurants inside the parks close earlier than the rest of the park so always check before deciding where to eat. Alternatively, at a 5 min walk from the main entrance, you can eat at restaurants like Vapianos , Five guys, etc that provide a better value for money. ==Sleep== Disneyland Paris is home to 6 onsite hotels and one offsite property. They vary in theming and pricing and all except the Disneyland Hotel and Davy Crockett Ranch offer free shuttle services to the parks and the Disney Village. Hotel guests are also eligible for free parking and the Extra Magic Time, as referenced before, giving them one-hour early access to select rides in the parks. * The '''Disneyland Hotel (5*)''' is the resort's signature hotel. The instantly recognizable building is the most expensive and lavish of them all having received a fairytale retheme and offers exclusive experiences like princess meet n' greets and dining with characters like Belle or Cinderella. It is also in an ideal location right on the entrance of Disneyland, with great views of the firework show at night and 5 minutes away from Walt Disney Studios. * '''New York Art of Marvel (4*)''' is located on the upper side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a luxury hotel. It has a distinct New York feeling and has been rethemed to include Marvel characters with exclusive meet-and-greets. It has a swimming pool and is a 10 minute walking distance from the parks. * '''Newport Bay (4*)''' is located on the southern side of Lac Buena Vista and is also considered a luxury hotel. It has a nautical style decor with blue rooftops, a swimming pool and offers Mickey and Friends character meet-and-greets. 10-minute walk to the parks. * '''Sequoia Lodge (3*)''' is located on the eastern side of Lac Buena Vista and is considered a moderate hotel. It has a beautiful national park theme with wooden brown buildings and lots of trees. It also offers Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets, a swimming pool and a bar with log fire. Also a 10-minute walk from the parks. * '''Hotel Cheyenne (2*)''' is located on Rue du Boeuf Agile and is a value hotel with a Wild West theme. It is the resort's largest hotel with multiple buildings creating a small "town". Hosts meet-and-greets with Woody and Jessie from Toy Story. 20-minute walk to the parks. * '''Hotel Santa Fe (2*)''' is located directly opposite Hotel Cheyenne and is also a value hotel and the cheapest. With the same small "town" feel and orange colored buildings, it has a Cars theme and hosts Mickey and Friends character meet n' greets. Also 20-minute walk to the parks. * The '''Davy Crockett Ranch''' is an offsite property situated 15 minutes' drive away. It is quite different from the other hotels and consists of separate motel style accommodation with cooking facilities. There is also a shop (open late), a swimming pool, horse rides and a petting zoo. There is no shuttle service to the parks. ''All of Disneyland Paris' hotels are generally '''expensive'''. The price for a room in Hotel Santa Fe, the cheapest, can easily run up to more than {{EUR|200}}/night. The luxury / moderate / value characterisations are made in comparison to the other on-site hotels and do not apply to the rest of Paris.'' === Other hotels === Except for the above there are many hotels around the resort mostly in Val d'Europe. Most of these offer transport to the park and have generally lower prices but they don't have a Disney theme and may not be part of special packages and perks provided for guests of the official Disney hotels. A special category are the 5 Disney Partner hotels: * '''Hotel L'Elysee Val D'Europe''' * '''Stay City Aparthotels Paris Marne-La-Vallee''' * '''Ki Space Hotel and Spa''' * '''Aparthotel Adagio Serris - Val D'Europe''' * '''B&B Hotel''' It is best not to limit yourself in Disney or Disney-affiliated hotels if you are travelling on a tight budget and planning to stay close to the resort, but expand your research to the entire Marne-La-Vallee area and the surrounding villages. Especially the villages of Torcy and Bussy-Saint-Georges, directly connected with Disneyland by the RER A, are popular options. ==Talk== Communication should not be an issue for English-speaking visitors. Although Disneyland Paris is mainly French as you'd expect, all menus and signs are also available in English and some in other languages. All Cast Members speak English; and as they are recruited from all over Europe, several of them speak more than three languages. Shows are bilingual. ==Connect== ===Mail=== You can buy postcards and stamps at most shops in the park. Mailboxes exist in some central locations. Ask the shopkeepers about the postage required to your destination. ===Internet=== The park offers Wi-Fi access through the parks. Use the official Disneyland Paris app. ==Go next== *'''[http://www.valdeurope.fr/34-8717-Welcome-to-Val-d-Europe.php Val d'Europe]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the first stop from Marne-la-Vallee on RER A. *[[Paris]], City of Light, easily accessible by the RER A Or visit the other Disneyland parks worldwide at: * [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Florida]]. * [[Disneyland Resort]] in [[California]]. * [[Tokyo Disney Resort]] in [[Japan]]. * [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] in [[Hong Kong]]. * [[Shanghai Disney Resort]] in [[China]] {{geo|48.868719|2.781800}} {{IsPartOf|Île-de-France}} {{usablecity}} {{related|Walt Disney World}} {{related|Disneyland}} {{related|Tokyo Disney Resort}} mxlh7yn18zz5b6xyokstreyzixzhjzn 0 10574 5289322 5278985 2026-06-08T06:19:30Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Get in */ 5289322 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paddlesteamers, Murray River (Echuca) banner.jpg|caption=The PS Emmylou and other paddlesteamers on the Murray River}} [[image:EchucaWharf.JPG|300px|thumb|Echuca Wharf]] '''Echuca-Moama''' is a twin city on the border between the [[Riverina]] region of [[New South Wales]] and [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]]. Echuca is the larger half of the town and is on the southern, Victorian, side of the Murray River, while Moama is the smaller and is on the New South Wales side. ==Get in== Echuca-Moama is about 2.5 hours drive from [[Melbourne]] CBD. ===By V/Line=== Trains and buses arrive at Echuca Railway Station about 5 times a weekday and about the same on weekends, with 3 of those services being a 3-hour train journey from [[Melbourne Southern Cross]]. Most services come from [[Bendigo]] Rail/Bus Station, but they also come from [[Shepparton]] as well. Coaches only take 2 hour 45 minutes from Melbourne as opposed to the train which detours through Bendigo. ==Get around== Apart from the occasional bus services, there is no other transportation around town. However, the town is relatively small and walking around is possible. ==See== * {{see | name=The Holden Motors museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-28 | content= }} ==Do== Paint ball, watersports, riverboat cruises, The Great Aussie Beer Shed, eco tours, . ==Buy== There is a blacksmith and a wood turner selling hand made items, both based near Oscar W's. ==Eat== In addition to pub food, there are also a few restaurants: * {{eat|name=Nik's Greek restaurant}} * {{eat|name=Oscar W's|content=Echuca's only 1 hat restaurant (rated by The Age)}} * {{eat|name=Ceres}} * {{eat|name=The Star Hotel}} * {{eat|name=The Black Pudding|content=a delicatessen serving brunch, lunch and selling much Australian produce}} ==Drink== There are a few pubs in the area * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Irish pub also serving parmagiana and trivia nights (Thursday)}} * {{drink | name=Speakeasy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Mill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=624 High St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5480 1181 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} There is also 1 nightclub in the area * {{drink | name=OPT | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} DJs and/or live bands frequent * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} on weekends until the early hours of the morning. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Riverboat Lodge Motor Inn | alt= | url=http://www.riverboatmotel.com.au | email= | address=476-484 Hight St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5482 5777 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-28 | content=Stay in the heart of Echuca! Riverboat boasts 19 comfortable suites with spas, queen size beds and r/c air conditioning. 2 bedroom family rooms and disabled suites are also available. }} ==Go next== {{RelatedWikipedia|Echuca|rel=y}} {{RelatedWikipedia|Moama|rel=y}} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|The Murray (Victoria)}} {{Geo|-36.116667|144.75}} sm0rb3fgphh9zdqtaarepbpy9ukayhn 5289323 5289322 2026-06-08T06:20:08Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By V/Line */ 5289323 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paddlesteamers, Murray River (Echuca) banner.jpg|caption=The PS Emmylou and other paddlesteamers on the Murray River}} [[image:EchucaWharf.JPG|300px|thumb|Echuca Wharf]] '''Echuca-Moama''' is a twin city on the border between the [[Riverina]] region of [[New South Wales]] and [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]]. Echuca is the larger half of the town and is on the southern, Victorian, side of the Murray River, while Moama is the smaller and is on the New South Wales side. ==Get in== Echuca-Moama is about 2.5 hours drive from [[Melbourne]] CBD. ===By V/Line=== Trains and buses arrive at Echuca Railway Station about 5 times a weekday and about the same on weekends, with 3 of those services being a 3-hour train journey from [[Melbourne Southern Cross]]. Most services come from [[Bendigo]] Rail/Bus Station, but they also come from [[Shepparton]] (or Mooroopna). Coaches only take 2 hour 45 minutes from Melbourne as opposed to the train which detours through Bendigo. ==Get around== Apart from the occasional bus services, there is no other transportation around town. However, the town is relatively small and walking around is possible. ==See== * {{see | name=The Holden Motors museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-28 | content= }} ==Do== Paint ball, watersports, riverboat cruises, The Great Aussie Beer Shed, eco tours, . ==Buy== There is a blacksmith and a wood turner selling hand made items, both based near Oscar W's. ==Eat== In addition to pub food, there are also a few restaurants: * {{eat|name=Nik's Greek restaurant}} * {{eat|name=Oscar W's|content=Echuca's only 1 hat restaurant (rated by The Age)}} * {{eat|name=Ceres}} * {{eat|name=The Star Hotel}} * {{eat|name=The Black Pudding|content=a delicatessen serving brunch, lunch and selling much Australian produce}} ==Drink== There are a few pubs in the area * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Irish pub also serving parmagiana and trivia nights (Thursday)}} * {{drink | name=Speakeasy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Mill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=624 High St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5480 1181 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} There is also 1 nightclub in the area * {{drink | name=OPT | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} DJs and/or live bands frequent * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} on weekends until the early hours of the morning. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Riverboat Lodge Motor Inn | alt= | url=http://www.riverboatmotel.com.au | email= | address=476-484 Hight St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5482 5777 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-28 | content=Stay in the heart of Echuca! Riverboat boasts 19 comfortable suites with spas, queen size beds and r/c air conditioning. 2 bedroom family rooms and disabled suites are also available. }} ==Go next== {{RelatedWikipedia|Echuca|rel=y}} {{RelatedWikipedia|Moama|rel=y}} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|The Murray (Victoria)}} {{Geo|-36.116667|144.75}} s5c89hp73q3tldf4odze1l9gwml7bbk 5289324 5289323 2026-06-08T06:21:15Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By V/Line */ 5289324 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paddlesteamers, Murray River (Echuca) banner.jpg|caption=The PS Emmylou and other paddlesteamers on the Murray River}} [[image:EchucaWharf.JPG|300px|thumb|Echuca Wharf]] '''Echuca-Moama''' is a twin city on the border between the [[Riverina]] region of [[New South Wales]] and [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]]. Echuca is the larger half of the town and is on the southern, Victorian, side of the Murray River, while Moama is the smaller and is on the New South Wales side. ==Get in== Echuca-Moama is about 2.5 hours drive from [[Melbourne]] CBD. ===By V/Line=== Trains and buses arrive at Echuca Railway Station about 5 times a weekday and about the same on weekends, with 3 of those services being a 3-hour train journey from [[Melbourne Southern Cross]]. Most services come from [[Bendigo]] Rail/Bus Station, but they also come from [[Shepparton]] (or Mooroopna). Coaches only take 2 hour 45 minutes from Melbourne as opposed to the train, which detours through Bendigo. If you're taking the train, make sure to sit in the '''front 3 cars''' in the direction of travel. The Echuca Line is usually a 6-car service, but the rear 3 cars decouple at [[Bendigo]] station, with only the front 3 cars continuing all the way. ==Get around== Apart from the occasional bus services, there is no other transportation around town. However, the town is relatively small and walking around is possible. ==See== * {{see | name=The Holden Motors museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-28 | content= }} ==Do== Paint ball, watersports, riverboat cruises, The Great Aussie Beer Shed, eco tours, . ==Buy== There is a blacksmith and a wood turner selling hand made items, both based near Oscar W's. ==Eat== In addition to pub food, there are also a few restaurants: * {{eat|name=Nik's Greek restaurant}} * {{eat|name=Oscar W's|content=Echuca's only 1 hat restaurant (rated by The Age)}} * {{eat|name=Ceres}} * {{eat|name=The Star Hotel}} * {{eat|name=The Black Pudding|content=a delicatessen serving brunch, lunch and selling much Australian produce}} ==Drink== There are a few pubs in the area * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Irish pub also serving parmagiana and trivia nights (Thursday)}} * {{drink | name=Speakeasy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Mill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=624 High St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5480 1181 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} There is also 1 nightclub in the area * {{drink | name=OPT | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} DJs and/or live bands frequent * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} on weekends until the early hours of the morning. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Riverboat Lodge Motor Inn | alt= | url=http://www.riverboatmotel.com.au | email= | address=476-484 Hight St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5482 5777 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-28 | content=Stay in the heart of Echuca! Riverboat boasts 19 comfortable suites with spas, queen size beds and r/c air conditioning. 2 bedroom family rooms and disabled suites are also available. }} ==Go next== {{RelatedWikipedia|Echuca|rel=y}} {{RelatedWikipedia|Moama|rel=y}} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|The Murray (Victoria)}} {{Geo|-36.116667|144.75}} pfw6v51g0l7ni0k628q45c9fboe5u1l 5289325 5289324 2026-06-08T06:48:53Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By V/Line */ 5289325 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paddlesteamers, Murray River (Echuca) banner.jpg|caption=The PS Emmylou and other paddlesteamers on the Murray River}} [[image:EchucaWharf.JPG|300px|thumb|Echuca Wharf]] '''Echuca-Moama''' is a twin city on the border between the [[Riverina]] region of [[New South Wales]] and [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]]. Echuca is the larger half of the town and is on the southern, Victorian, side of the Murray River, while Moama is the smaller and is on the New South Wales side. ==Get in== Echuca-Moama is about 2.5 hours drive from [[Melbourne]] CBD. ===By V/Line=== Trains and buses arrive at Echuca Railway Station about 5 times a weekday and about the same on weekends, with 3 of those services being a 3-hour train journey from [[Melbourne Southern Cross]]. Most services come from [[Bendigo]] Rail/Bus Station, but they also come from [[Shepparton]] (or Mooroopna). Coaches only take 2 hour 45 minutes from Melbourne as opposed to the train, which detours through Bendigo. If you're taking the train, make sure to sit in the '''front 3 cars''' in the direction of travel. The Echuca Line is usually a 6-car service, but the rear 3 cars decouple at [[Bendigo]] station, with only the front 3 cars continuing all the way. This is usually not signposted anywhere but Southern Cross Station. There'll be a brief announcement on the train just before it pulls into Bendigo telling you this, too. ==Get around== Apart from the occasional bus services, there is no other transportation around town. However, the town is relatively small and walking around is possible. ==See== * {{see | name=The Holden Motors museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-28 | content= }} ==Do== Paint ball, watersports, riverboat cruises, The Great Aussie Beer Shed, eco tours, . ==Buy== There is a blacksmith and a wood turner selling hand made items, both based near Oscar W's. ==Eat== In addition to pub food, there are also a few restaurants: * {{eat|name=Nik's Greek restaurant}} * {{eat|name=Oscar W's|content=Echuca's only 1 hat restaurant (rated by The Age)}} * {{eat|name=Ceres}} * {{eat|name=The Star Hotel}} * {{eat|name=The Black Pudding|content=a delicatessen serving brunch, lunch and selling much Australian produce}} ==Drink== There are a few pubs in the area * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Irish pub also serving parmagiana and trivia nights (Thursday)}} * {{drink | name=Speakeasy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Mill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=624 High St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5480 1181 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} There is also 1 nightclub in the area * {{drink | name=OPT | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} DJs and/or live bands frequent * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} on weekends until the early hours of the morning. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Riverboat Lodge Motor Inn | alt= | url=http://www.riverboatmotel.com.au | email= | address=476-484 Hight St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5482 5777 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-28 | content=Stay in the heart of Echuca! Riverboat boasts 19 comfortable suites with spas, queen size beds and r/c air conditioning. 2 bedroom family rooms and disabled suites are also available. }} ==Go next== {{RelatedWikipedia|Echuca|rel=y}} {{RelatedWikipedia|Moama|rel=y}} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|The Murray (Victoria)}} {{Geo|-36.116667|144.75}} r31hfpn0s75kxnk2ohzcbthnhmrpwm3 5289326 5289325 2026-06-08T06:49:50Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By V/Line */ 5289326 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paddlesteamers, Murray River (Echuca) banner.jpg|caption=The PS Emmylou and other paddlesteamers on the Murray River}} [[image:EchucaWharf.JPG|300px|thumb|Echuca Wharf]] '''Echuca-Moama''' is a twin city on the border between the [[Riverina]] region of [[New South Wales]] and [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]]. Echuca is the larger half of the town and is on the southern, Victorian, side of the Murray River, while Moama is the smaller and is on the New South Wales side. ==Get in== Echuca-Moama is about 2.5 hours drive from [[Melbourne]] CBD. ===By V/Line=== Trains and buses arrive at Echuca Railway Station about 5 times a weekday and about the same on weekends, with 3 of those services being a 3-hour train journey from [[Melbourne Southern Cross]]. Most services come from [[Bendigo]] Rail/Bus Station, but they also come from [[Shepparton]] (or Mooroopna). Coaches only take 2 hour 45 minutes from Melbourne as opposed to the train, which detours through Bendigo. If you're taking the train, make sure to sit in the '''front 3 cars''' in the direction of travel. The Echuca Line is usually a 6-car service, but the rear 3 cars decouple at [[Bendigo]] station, with only the front 3 cars continuing all the way. This is usually not signposted anywhere but Southern Cross Station. There'll be a brief announcement on the train just before it pulls into Bendigo telling you this, too. If you happen to board in the rear 3 cars, you'll be given a 5-minute grace period at Bendigo Station, but once you've missed that period then you're out of luck. ==Get around== Apart from the occasional bus services, there is no other transportation around town. However, the town is relatively small and walking around is possible. ==See== * {{see | name=The Holden Motors museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-28 | content= }} ==Do== Paint ball, watersports, riverboat cruises, The Great Aussie Beer Shed, eco tours, . ==Buy== There is a blacksmith and a wood turner selling hand made items, both based near Oscar W's. ==Eat== In addition to pub food, there are also a few restaurants: * {{eat|name=Nik's Greek restaurant}} * {{eat|name=Oscar W's|content=Echuca's only 1 hat restaurant (rated by The Age)}} * {{eat|name=Ceres}} * {{eat|name=The Star Hotel}} * {{eat|name=The Black Pudding|content=a delicatessen serving brunch, lunch and selling much Australian produce}} ==Drink== There are a few pubs in the area * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Irish pub also serving parmagiana and trivia nights (Thursday)}} * {{drink | name=Speakeasy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Mill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=624 High St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5480 1181 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} There is also 1 nightclub in the area * {{drink | name=OPT | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} DJs and/or live bands frequent * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} on weekends until the early hours of the morning. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Riverboat Lodge Motor Inn | alt= | url=http://www.riverboatmotel.com.au | email= | address=476-484 Hight St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5482 5777 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-28 | content=Stay in the heart of Echuca! Riverboat boasts 19 comfortable suites with spas, queen size beds and r/c air conditioning. 2 bedroom family rooms and disabled suites are also available. }} ==Go next== {{RelatedWikipedia|Echuca|rel=y}} {{RelatedWikipedia|Moama|rel=y}} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|The Murray (Victoria)}} {{Geo|-36.116667|144.75}} g9kv70u4z4jgwhebybx0yxeg424ukh3 5289330 5289326 2026-06-08T07:02:23Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Get in */ 5289330 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paddlesteamers, Murray River (Echuca) banner.jpg|caption=The PS Emmylou and other paddlesteamers on the Murray River}} [[image:EchucaWharf.JPG|300px|thumb|Echuca Wharf]] '''Echuca-Moama''' is a twin city on the border between the [[Riverina]] region of [[New South Wales]] and [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]]. Echuca is the larger half of the town and is on the southern, Victorian, side of the Murray River, while Moama is the smaller and is on the New South Wales side. ==Get in== Echuca-Moama is about 2.5 hours drive from [[Melbourne]] CBD. ===By V/Line=== Trains and buses arrive at Echuca Railway Station about 5 times a weekday and about the same on weekends, with 3 of those services being a 3-hour train journey from [[Melbourne Southern Cross]]. Most services come from [[Bendigo]] Rail/Bus Station, but they also come from [[Shepparton]] (or Mooroopna). Coaches only take 2 hour 45 minutes from Melbourne as opposed to the train, which detours through Bendigo. If you're taking the train, make sure to sit in the '''front 3 cars''' in the direction of travel. The Echuca Line is usually a 6-car service, but the rear 3 cars decouple at [[Bendigo]] station, with only the front 3 cars continuing all the way. This is usually not signposted anywhere but Southern Cross Station. There'll be a brief announcement on the train just before it pulls into Bendigo telling you this, too. If you happen to board in the rear 3 cars, you'll be given a 5-minute grace period at Bendigo Station, but once you've missed that period then you're out of luck. Echuca is also a stop on the Albury–[[Adelaide]] coach, and the Murraylink coach between [[Albury]] and [[Mildura]]. Both coaches run once a day each way. ==Get around== Apart from the occasional bus services, there is no other transportation around town. However, the town is relatively small and walking around is possible. ==See== * {{see | name=The Holden Motors museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-28 | content= }} ==Do== Paint ball, watersports, riverboat cruises, The Great Aussie Beer Shed, eco tours, . ==Buy== There is a blacksmith and a wood turner selling hand made items, both based near Oscar W's. ==Eat== In addition to pub food, there are also a few restaurants: * {{eat|name=Nik's Greek restaurant}} * {{eat|name=Oscar W's|content=Echuca's only 1 hat restaurant (rated by The Age)}} * {{eat|name=Ceres}} * {{eat|name=The Star Hotel}} * {{eat|name=The Black Pudding|content=a delicatessen serving brunch, lunch and selling much Australian produce}} ==Drink== There are a few pubs in the area * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Irish pub also serving parmagiana and trivia nights (Thursday)}} * {{drink | name=Speakeasy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Mill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=624 High St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5480 1181 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} There is also 1 nightclub in the area * {{drink | name=OPT | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} DJs and/or live bands frequent * {{drink | name=Shamrock Irish Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Palace Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} * {{drink | name=The Star Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=}} on weekends until the early hours of the morning. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Riverboat Lodge Motor Inn | alt= | url=http://www.riverboatmotel.com.au | email= | address=476-484 Hight St, Echuca | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 3 5482 5777 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-28 | content=Stay in the heart of Echuca! Riverboat boasts 19 comfortable suites with spas, queen size beds and r/c air conditioning. 2 bedroom family rooms and disabled suites are also available. }} ==Go next== {{RelatedWikipedia|Echuca|rel=y}} {{RelatedWikipedia|Moama|rel=y}} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|The Murray (Victoria)}} {{Geo|-36.116667|144.75}} rphosa8fk0w8l74ktlpnvk7y9udgmkk 0 11002 5289179 5285803 2026-06-07T18:52:33Z Rooth N 2415839 5289179 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Entebbe Banner.jpg|caption=Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) in Entebbe Botanical Gardens|otbp=yes}} '''Entebbe''' is a pleasant town built on the shores of Lake Victoria in [[Uganda]]. Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala if you're flying into or out of Uganda, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere. ==Understand== [[File:Entebbe Aerial view.jpg|thumbnail|Aerial view of Entebbe and its airport]] Entebbe hosts '''Uganda's international airport'''. The drive from [[Kampala]] is about an hour in light traffic, and more than two hours when it is heavy. The United Nations increasingly use a heavily guarded airport compound at Entebbe as a depot and staging area for their heavy equipment and vehicles that are used in peacekeeping missions in the region of Central Africa. They have their own immigration and customs procedures and a heavy lift capability using Antonovs. Entebbe is perhaps most famous for an Israeli commando raid on 4 July 1976, when over one hundred mainly Jewish hostages held on a hijacked Air France plane were rescued. The rescue was complicated by the fact that Uganda's president at the time, Idi Amin, was supporting the hijackers. Over 40 Ugandan troops were killed by the Israelis during the rescue. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Entebbe |18.0 |26.3 |86.7 |18.3 |27.3 |84.4 |18.5 |26.7 |184.5 |18.4 |26.0 |264.4 |18.0 |25.4 |253.8 |17.8 |25.2 |116.2 |17.2 |25.3 |72.1 |17.4 |25.9 |77.8 |17.4 |26.5 |79.0 |17.7 |26.5 |127.6 |17.9 |26.0 |171.7 |17.8 |26.5 |120.6 |float=right |clear=right | description = Source: [[:w:Entebbe#Climate|Wikipedia]] }} For a town pretty well slap bang on the equator, Entebbe is a few degrees cooler than you might expect because of its elevation. Instead of the day-time temperatures hovering around 32°C as residents of [[Guayaquil]], [[Cayenne]], [[Singapore]] or [[Pontianak]], [[Indonesia]] might expect, maximums are usually closer to 26°C or 27°C. However, humidity is consistently high. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Entebbe Airport.JPG|thumb|Entebbe International Airport]] [[File:Struggle is the Real Meaning of Life - Slogan on Boat along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|"Struggle is the real meaning of life, Victory and Defeat are in the hands of God" - painted on a boat moored on the shore of Lake Victoria, Entebbe.]] {{go | name=Entebbe International Airport | alt={{IATA|EBB}} | url=https://caa.go.ug/entebbe-international-airport/ | email=aviation@caa.co.ug | address= | lat=0.044722 | long=32.443056 | directions= | phone=+256-312-352-000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Entebbe International Airport | image=Entebbe Airport.JPG | wikidata=Q586065 | lastedit=2023-07-20 | content=This airport is Uganda's sole air gateway and, as such, is served by several African and international airlines.<br /><br />As of April 2017 there are flights from [[Addis Ababa]], [[Juba]] and [[Kigali]] with '''Ethiopian airlines''', from [[Cairo]] with '''Egyptair''', from [[Dubai]] with '''Emirates''', from [[Doha]] with '''Qatar Airways''', from [[Istanbul]] with '''Turkish airlines''', from [[Johannesburg]] with '''South African Airways''', from Kigali, Juba and [[Nairobi]] with '''Rwandair''', from [[Dar es Salaam]] with '''Precision Air''', from Dubai with '''Flydubai''', from [[Brussels]] with '''Brussels Airlines''', from [[Amsterdam]] with '''KLM'''. '''Kenya Airways''' flies in four times a day from Nairobi. '''Fly-Sax airlines''' has flights from Nairobi. '''Jambojet''' flies twice a day from Nairobi. }} As of 2025, '''Uganda Airlines''' has direct flights from Entebbe to London, three times a week. You can check the airline schedules on their website at [https://www.ugandairlines.com/ Uganda Airlines]. The airport as of 2026 is undergoing final states of renovation that started a few years ago. There is a collection of ATMs in the building, notably ABSA and Stanbic, which accepts accept different VISA cards. as well as a café or two, and a small collection of souvenirs. The Karibuni lounge is open to a selection of club members, Star Alliance Gold frequent flyer members, and can also be accessed for a fee. It has decent coffee and drinks, internet terminals, and a pool table. Taxis are abundant in the parking lot outside the terminal. Security keeps all vehicles away from the terminal proper, so when departing you have to walk from the parking lot up the upper roadway to departures. Officially you can't enter the terminal from ground level (arrivals). However, if you ask the guard nicely he will let you use the single lift rather than haul your baggage up the concrete external stairs. Taxis can't drop you at departures. There are numerous porters to help you with this trek. [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] ===By road=== To get to Entebbe from the rest of Uganda will usually involve passing through Kampala. Small minibuses ("taxis" in Ugandan English or ''Matatus'' in Swahili, usually 14 seaters) go to Entebbe from Kampala all the time. There are designated stages in the taxi parks in town, notably old park, (known in Luganda as Park ''Enkadde''), Gwanda taxi park. The journey takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, much quicker when you avoid Kampala's chaotic rush hours. You can take the minibus in the minibus station near to the Kampala central market, with signs for every destination served. You can get off wherever you want en route, but if you ride to the bitter end, your journey will terminate at the {{marker|type=listing|name=Matatu park|lat=0.0566|long=32.4597}} in Entebbe, in a place called Kitooro.(the K is pronounced as ''ch'') ===To and from the airport=== A special-hire taxi from the Entebbe airport to Entebbe town cost USh&nbsp;15,000, or you can walk to the airport gate 500 m and get a Boda-boda motorbike taxi to Entebbe town for USh&nbsp;5000. ==Get around== {{mapframe|0.059|32.466|zoom=12|layer=W}} There are three types of public transport: boda-bodas, matatu and special hires. ===By boda-boda=== [[File:Two men on boda-boda.JPG|thumb|Boda-boda with, rather unusually, a helmeted pilot - no helmet is provided for his fearless fare, of course...]] [[File:Entebbe Street 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe street scene]] The fastest and most dangerous method is the boda-boda: motorcycles that you see all over town. You won't be in Entebbe long before being propositioned by a boda rider. If you're not interested, a simple 'no' will get them to leave you alone. You can get most anywhere on the back of one for USh&nbsp;2000–5000, but make sure to agree on the fare before the ride begins. Men usually ride facing forward while some women ride side saddle. Boda-bodas can be dangerous as their riders will do whatever it takes to get you to your destination quickly. Many will listen when you request them to ride at a slower speed. Expect to dart in front of and against traffic and even through crowds of pedestrians when necessary. Boda-boda accidents account for most of the hospital visits and traffic fatalities in Entebbe. Boda-bodas got their name from the bicycle taxis that operated at some of the busy border crossing points. Buses had to discharge their passengers at the exit border control, who then had to walk to the entry border control. The distance across no man's land at some borders can be considerable. Hence the bicycle taxis would cry "boda-boda" (a corruption of the English "border to border") to the weary travellers. These bicycle taxis can still be found in most smaller Ugandan towns; however, in Entebbe, they have been replaced by motorcycles. As boda-boda collisions are one of the most common medical concerns in Uganda, hiring a taxi from a trusted source (decent hotel, friend, or colleague recommendation) may be wiser. ===By matatu=== Matatus are a series of licensed minibus taxis that follow relatively pre-set routes all over town (and many other parts of the country). It might be a bit confusing in the beginning how to use the matatus to efficiently get where you want to go, but it's really not so difficult. Their routes usually go between the matatu park at the back of the 7Seasons Hotel and Kampala (or, more rarely, some suburb of Entebbe). Matatus will stand in the park until they are full, something that normally takes less than 15 minutes, but can take over half an hour (or even over one hour late at night or on Sundays). Matatus that leave the area around the park are hence full, which makes it difficult to hop on a matatu at other places in the town centre. Unless you're very lucky, you'll have to go to where the matatus start in order to leave the town centre. Each matatu has a driver and a conductor who opens the sliding door, takes fares and yells the destination. Don't be frightened if you can't understand what they're saying. Ask one of them for your destination and you'll be told yes or no. When you get in, expect to be squeezed. Each vehicle is licensed to carry 14 people, but they will pack in as many as will fit (and their belongings). If you don't like this, it's a good idea to sit in the back of the vehicle, since usually the squeezing is limited to the first 2 rows or, alternatively, pay double for the whole of the front seat next to the driver. Once the matatu starts moving people can get off at any time. When you reach your destination, tell your conductor "Stage" and they will stop the van. Whenever a matatu has empty space the driver will go slowly and honk repeatedly. If you want to get on, just make some gesture and it will slow further down and shout out the destination, just shout your destination as response and they will pick you up if it's along the way. There are often also a number of further staging points along the way where the driver will again stop and wait until they can fill the vehicle. This can take a few seconds or several minutes; just be patient. In some cases, drivers won't take you if you only go relatively short distances, since that will mean they'll risk losing money if they can't fill your place quickly once you're dropped. You pay the conductor when you exit, although some people give the conductor money while the vehicle is moving so that he can make change ahead of time. The normal fare is UGX5,000 per person for a trip all the way into Kampala. There is another option of more organised Matatus called Fly Express. These are quicker, cleaner, and don't make many stops on the way to seek passengers. They have a standard fare regardless of how short your journey is from the boarding area. When a passenger gets off mid-way the journey, they don't look for other passengers to fill the empty seat. They are faster whether from Kampala or Entebbe. Their stage in Kampala is on Nasser Road opposite the railway station entrance, near the drivers' licencing office headquarters. Going with a matatu is generally cheap, safe, slow and nice. Ugandans are often happy to start up a conversation or help you out, and if the conductor tries to overcharge you or make you take an inefficient route, passengers are likely to point that out to you and scold him. People also complain if a driver takes too long to wait for passengers or drives recklessly and will even collectively quit the matatu in protest if a driver drives badly. ===By special hire=== If you aren't up for the thrill of the bodas and don't have time for a matatu, then saloon car taxis - also called special hires - are readily available near the matatu park. Very few taxis have meters, but most have not. Be sure to agree on the fare before you get in the car or you may be in for a nasty shock. Don't be afraid to [[haggle]] either; most destinations within Entebbe can be reached for USh15,000 or 20,000. Uber, Safe Car, Faras, are now accessible with access to the internet, you can create an account. It is easier if you have a Ugandan number. A Ugandan with any of the apps can also help you to book one. These are metered and the app gives you the price estimate for the intended destination. ==See== [[File:Grey Crowned Crane in Uganda sitting.jpg|thumb|Sitting Grey Crowned Crane (''Balearica regulorum'') at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre]] [[File:Entebbe Botanical Gardens 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe Botanical Gardens]] *{{see | name=Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre | alt=(UWEC) Entebbe's Zoo | url=http://uwec.ug/ | email=info@uwec.ug | address= | lat=0.0533 | long=32.4804 | directions=downhill into Lugard Ave and then continue downhill until it becomes Johnston Rd. Keep right at the unmapped fork in the road, continue for another 400m and the entrance is then well-signed on your right | phone=+256 414 320 520 | tollfree= | fax=+256 414 320 073 | hours=Daily 08:30-18:30 | price= | image=African Lion Resting at the Entebbe Zoo in Uganda.jpg | lastedit=2014-05-01 | content=If you don't have a safari planned, this might be your opportunity to catch a glimpse of Africa's wildlife. It's no Singapore Zoo but, unlike many third world offerings, this is not a depressing place. There are good play facilities for children and the aviaries are especially interesting with weaver birds, shoebills and fish eagles. There's a medium-size collection of wildlife saved from captivity, including lions, rhinos, zebras, crocodiles, giraffes, hyenas, chimpanzee and others. All animals (apart from the snakes and crocodiles) are held in large, natural-like areas that gives a nice semi-authentic feeling. The trees and lianas are magnificent and you can understand why various 'Tarzan-type" movies were filmed here. Admission for foreign adults/children is US$15/10; Uganda resident foreigners USh&nbsp;20,000/10,000; Ugandans USh&nbsp;10,000/5,000 and you end up with 1.5-2 hours of fun. Opens daily at 08:30 and you may want to come early before the animals go hiding in the shade from the midday's sun.<br />There is also accommodation inside the centre so you could stay the night in a Banda (''en suite'' circular hut with a thatched roof & fly-screened windows) next door to the (very quiet) giraffes, elands and impala for US$40/60 single/double or stay in some serviced flats next to noisier animals for US$50/70 single/double. There is also dormitory accommodation available for USh&nbsp;30,000 and camping is even cheaper. }} * {{see | name=Entebbe Botanical Gardens | alt=National Botanical Gardens | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.062011 | long=32.479274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6971106 | lastedit=2016-07-11 | content=The gardens are not spectacular but birdwatchers and botanist will find it interesting. The gardens host stands of large trees in a park like setting, a supposed filming site of a "Tarzan" movie, a troop of vervet and colobus monkeys, along with many kinds of birds. }} ==Do== [[File:Scene in Fishing Village along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|Shore of Lake Victoria]] * Boat trips on Lake Victoria. These include fishing trips and a visit to see the chimpanzees on Ngamba island. Companies offering such trips include '''[http://www.wildfrontiers.co.ug Wild Frontiers]'''. * {{do | name=Aero Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0379 | long=32.4601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Ush 5000 | image=Aero Beach Boeing 707 MTI-1.jpg | lastedit=2025-12-27 | content=Entebbe's beach (Aero Beach) also features some plane wrecks that depending on your preferences may be plain ugly or interesting to explore. }} * {{do | name=Entebbe Golf Club | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Entebbegolfclub/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=0.0535 | long=32.4709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USh&nbsp;70,000 for a round | lastedit=2016-07-12 | content=Play golf at the local 18-hole golf course. }} ==Buy== [[File:Street Life (18082091608).jpg|thumb|Street life in Entebbe]] *{{buy | name=Cobblers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05665 | long=32.46134 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Dawn to dusk | price= | content=This tiny godown or sari-sari type kiosk not only repairs suitcases, zips, footwear and other leather goods but also will attempt to rescue the rollers on your case. The owner is honest, although his English limited but there are lots of bystanders glad to help. Next door but one is a photographic studio for passport size photos for visas, etc.}} *{{buy | name=Pearl Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05448 | long=32.46113 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=AmEx, Visa & MasterCards accepted with 5% surcharge. | content=Supermarket on the ground floor with a well stocked hardware and sundries emporium on the first floor.}} * {{buy | name=Stanbic Bank | alt= | url=http://www.stanbicbank.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat=0.0607 | long=32.4715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24-hour ATM | price=has an ATM fee | lastedit=2015-06-05 | content=Has a Visa/MasterCard ATM. Also has an ATM at Entebbe airport. }} *{{buy | name=Street Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0572 | long=32.4604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily, dawn to dusk | price= | content=}} *{{buy | name=Victoria Shopping Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.0672 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 791 252 875 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2026-05-31| content=Air conditioning is not really necessary for most people in this part of Uganda and there are now some tenants in this mall which opened in 2014 that include fashion shops, an optician, 3 banks, Western Union agents, a ''Le P'tit Quebec'' offering 12 types of panini for USh&nbsp;15,000 and Yummy Yoghurt selling 100 g of frozen yoghurt for USh&nbsp;5,500. There is a KFC, clean toilets, and a large Carrefour Hypermarket, a UAE based franchise by Majid Al Futtaim, Middle East restaurant, Cafe Javas, a Ugandan-owned eatery with branches in Uganda's main Cities like Kampala and Mbarara, LC Waikiki shop, electronic appliances shop, Telecom service centres for Airtel and Mtn. The restaurants and supermarkets accept cash, visa card and mobile money payments. }} *{{buy | name=Metropolitan Forex Bureau | alt= | url= | email= | address=In the Victoria Mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+256 716 226 144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-12 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ecobank | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Portal Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hour | price=No fee | lastedit=2023-01-07 | content=Has a Mastercard/Visa card ATM. }} * {{buy | name=Imperial Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=lugara Aveune | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-04-28 | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Roadside food stand in Entebbe.jpg|thumb|Roadside food stand]] [[File:Can we get some service on table 3?.jpg|thumb|Can we get some service on table 3, please?]] *{{eat | name=4 Points | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.05375 | long=32.45967 | directions=close to the Pearl supermarket | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains USh&nbsp;18,000-26,000; good roti USh&nbsp;2,000 | content=Great Indian food, good atmosphere, cheap beer. Has a bar with a pool table, and expats are welcome. Also does "Chinese" dishes, but not as the nationals of most countries would know them. There's a dance floor and the attached bakery has scrumptious strawberry sorbet imported from Kenya. Attentive and rapid service and candles on the tables after dark. Open to the mosquitoes throughout.}} *{{eat | name=Anna's Corner | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Annas-Corner/1455087274721781 {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=1 Station Rd | lat=0.05794 | long=32.47319 | directions=Across the street from the war monument | phone=+256 773 420 569 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-22:00PM | price= | content=Most of the comfy and romantic seating is outdoors - so watch the weather. There's also an inside coffee shop and they show interesting movies every Friday night and there are Salsa lessons Tuesdays. Full Engkish breakfast USh&nbsp;17,000, Spanish Omelette USh&nbsp;10,000, two pancakes (either lemon and sugar, maple syrup or Nutella) USh&nbsp;8,000. Pizzas and pasta dishes from USh&nbsp;12,000. Daily specials include a free drink of your choice (water, carbonated or beer).<br />There is also a Ugandan [http://annatosicrafts.com/ arts and crafts shop] with an extensive range adjacent.}} *{{eat | name=One9 Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Road (Portal Rd) | lat=0.06434 | long=32.47364 | directions=Beside the mosque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wood fired, clay oven pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating. Slot machines and a pool table.}} *{{eat | name=Goretti's Pizza | url= | email= | address=Lake Victoria | lat=0.0697 | long=32.4820 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Medium sizes from USh&nbsp;17,000, large USh&nbsp;22,000 (May 2014) | content=Lovely little coconut grove on a golden sand, lakeside beach. Service is ''very'' slow, so plan on having a few drinks. Beautiful scenery. Don't go around dusk unless you don't mind being eaten while you eat.}} *{{eat | name=Phaze 3 | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0415 | long=32.4614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Only cash & Visa cards accepted | content=Great deck overlooking the lake. Large enclosed restaurant with an extensive assortment of western and Indian foods. Arguably Entebbe's best food. Try the daily pot pie. Great coffee.}} *{{eat | name=Thammaphon Thai Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2a Manyago Rd | lat=0.0675 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 784 455 999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=Looks like a bit of a dump but the food is authentically good.}} *Casual diners can also book at the '''Boma'''; see [[#Splurge|below]] ==Drink== * {{drink | name=4 Turkeys Pub| alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.06128 | long=32.47193 | directions=almost opposite the Water & Sewage Corporation | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-2AM or when last customer staggers home | price= | content=Heineken & Guinness served and has a half sized billiard table. Also serves typical British pub grub.}} *{{drink | name=Red Rooster Sports Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4662 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the ''Oasis''. Popular with UN staff and has both three pool tables and a watchtower in one corner with armed guard.}} *See also listing for ''4 Points'' [[#Eat|above]]. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|under&nbsp;USD50|USD50-100|over&nbsp;USD100}} Partly because of the increasing number of UN and NGO visitors passing through, there is a lot of accommodation available, particularly in the mid-range section. Much of it is distinctly over-priced and some have got shabby and dilapidated rather quickly when (often absent) owners either lost interest or failed to generate the profits they expected. Mattresses and bedding are usually clean, but rooms are rarely fastidiously cleaned even when some outrageous prices are charged. ===Budget=== *Dormitory accommodation & camping is also available at "'''the Zoo'''" See the listing for the [[#See|Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre above]] *{{sleep | name=Entebbe Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.entebbebackpackers.com/ | email=stay@entebbebackpackers.com | address=33/35 Church Rd | lat=0.0501 | long=32.4649 | directions=700 m from the Entebbe/Kampala road | phone=+256 414 320 432 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Private rooms USh&nbsp;25,000-80,000; dorm beds USh&nbsp;18,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000 (own tent) USh&nbsp;15,000 (their tent) without breakfast | content=Free Wi-Fi. Large clean garden, and has its own standby generator for use during the frequent power outages. Less than 6 km from the Entebbe airport. }} *{{sleep | name=Green Valley Guest House & Backpackers | alt= | url=http://greenvalleyentebbe.com | email=info@greenvalleyentebbe.com | address=15 Mugula Rd | lat=0.04958 | long=32.46082 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 212 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price= | content=Large and well-kept walled gardens in a quiet residential part of town make this a peaceful and secure budget option. ''En suite'': single US$40, double/twin US$50, family US$70; shared ablutions: single US$20, double US$25; dorm: 4 bedded US$12 pp, 6 bedded US$8 pp; camping: US$5-8 pp. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV. }} *{{sleep | name=Shade Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 Kiwafu Close | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4595 | directions=Opposite the exit of the bus and taxi park | phone=+256 414 321 715 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Gruby, dilapidated, single storey courtyard reminiscent of a tiny stableyard just opposite the Matatu (minibus) station so noisy and dusty. Rooms are small, depressing and fly-blown with shared ablutions that are not quite as bad as the general ambience might lead you to expect. No security whatever, but Entebbe is a relatively honest place so this might not worry you as much as if it were in Kampala. Perhaps the most unusual feature is their pricing structure: a room for two people with 2 twin (beds costs USh&nbsp;25,000 while one double bed costs USh&nbsp;27,000. The more hygienically sensitive may prefer to camp in one of the more leafy suburban establishments for a few thousand shillings less.}} *{{sleep | name=Skyway Hotel | alt= | url=http://skywayhotel.co.ug | email=info@skywayhotel.co.ug | address=7 Mugula Rd | lat=0.0473 | long=32.4605 | directions= | phone=+256 700 951 315 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 is strictly enforced | price=Single USh&nbsp;67,000, double USh&nbsp;85,000, dorm USh&nbsp;37,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000-13,000 | content=You'll probably think you're at the wrong place when you arrive and see the red tiled roof, immaculately shaved lawn and smartly clipped box hedge. Once you go inside, it's clear that this place doesn't see too many big-spenders. The reinforced concrete construction with internal courtyard keeps the public areas cool but make sure there is a fan in your rather dilapidated but not too unsanitary room. Like most tourist offerings in Entebbe, there's a 24/7 armed guard and a high wall. There is a standby generator. Two channels of centrally-selected satellite TV are available in most of the rooms and almost all have an en suite shower, wash hand basin and WC. Make sure you ask for a mosquito net since most of the room windows are not screened. Intermittent Wi-Fi via Orange cellular ISP and a meagre breakfast is included in their tariff. The 8 bunk dormitory on the first floor is a light and airy room with windows (without net screening) opening on to a mature shade tree. The large bathroom for this dorm actually has a hip bath and hot water and each bunk has individual mosquito nets. Popular with those few UN staff that have to pay for their own accommodation. Main business is budget safaris. ''Room tip'': Room 7 on the second floor is larger and quieter than most, is fairly effectively mosquito screened (May 2014) and has views from 2 windows in two walls set at right angles. Camping US$4/5 Dorm $17. }} *{{sleep | name=Thames Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thameshotelentebbe.com/ | email=info@thameshotelentebbe.com | address=17 Mile Entebbe Road | lat=0.102284 | long=32.507152 | directions=Off Mpala Trading Centre | phone=+256 702 358 534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$50, double room at $75, twin room at $85 | lastedit= | content=Free Wi-Fi, free airport transfer, free breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=City Park Motel | alt=Oceanic House | url= | email=rogmuyingo@yahoo.com | address=Portal Road plot 14 | lat= | long= | directions=next to Bus Park close to Victoria Mall | phone=+256 703200374 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=any time | checkout=flexible | price=US$36 | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=12-bed room guest wing, clean rooms with a satelite TV, all rooms have private shower and toilet. }} * {{sleep | name=Gorilla African Guest House | alt= | url=https://housegorillaafricanentebbe.ug-com.com/ | email=info@gorillaafricasafaris.com | address=14 Jinja Road | lat=0.06986 | long=32.45665 | directions= in the Kiwafu Ward neighborhood | phone=+256781516422 | tollfree= | checkin=Any time | checkout=10AM | price=US$ 30 to US$ 60 | lastedit=2025-11-06 | content=Budget-friendly guesthouse with mango trees on the lawn, colorful gardens, 20+ en-suite rooms (single, double, twin, triple, deluxe) with mosquito nets, wardrobes, desks, and garden views. Private bathrooms include hot-water baths/showers and free toiletries. Free high-speed WiFi (strongest in public areas), free secure parking, and 24-hour front-desk service. On-site restaurant and bar under the mango tree. Breakfast is complimentary: continental, halal, or vegetarian. Children’s playground, bike hire, spa treatments (massage, manicure/pedicure), room service, and paid airport shuttle. 4×4 car hire available on-site for day trips. }} ===Mid-range=== {| class="pp_infobox" style="float:right; clear:right; margin-left: 1em; width:96%;" cellpadding=8 cellspacing=1 border=0 |align=left width=100% style="background-color:#fec; color: black; font-size:106%; border:1px solid #dca; border-radius: 0.5em; padding-left: 0.5em; padding-right: 0.5em"|In June 2014, reports stated the '''7Seasons Hotel''', a prominent, 4-storey building near Entebbe Airport, was using locked glass-panelled fire exit doors on each floor where the mortice locks have no interior handle or "crash bar" for occupants to open the locked doors and flee in the event of fire or other emergency. For safety's sake, before checking into any hotel, verify the availability of working emergency exits. |} [[File:United Nations Vehicle - Outside Imperial Beach Hotel - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|United Nations vehicle outside the distinctive front of the "Blue Whale" - the Imperial Beach Hotel.]] *{{sleep | name= 7Seasons Hotel | alt= | url= | email=reservation@hotelsevenseasons.com | address= | lat=0.0541 | long=32.4600 | directions= | phone=+256 312 516 907 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single US$80, double US$100, twin US$120 ''en suite'' including breakfast & airport transfer. Visa & MasterCard accepted | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | content=4-storey ferro-concrete hotel has 37 Queen-bedded rooms, 5 twin-bedded rooms & 1 family room being renovated. All rooms have individual air-conditioning and well screened sliding windows. Soft top, orthopaedic mattresses are particularly good quality and comfortable. Queen-bedded rooms have hip baths, wash hand basins and WC; the twin-bedded rooms are slightly larger and the bath is swapped out for a modern shower cubicle. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV with 4 channels available including CCTV4 and Al Jazeera. }} *{{sleep | name=Bethany House | url= | email=bethanyhouseuganda@gmail.com | address=30A Lugard Ave | lat=0.0558 | long=32.4789 | directions= | phone=+256 772 438 182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single US$40, double US$60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Founded as a retreat centre and hygienic, tranquil base for visiting Roman Catholic clergy and missionaries in 2007, Theresa keeps everything spotless and homely. Rooms are in villas separate from the main house at the bottom of the well-kept garden and have a double bed and a single bed, both with mosquito nets, although all the windows are also properly screened. Shower room has a flush WC and is en suite. The ceilings are high and have a fan. There is also a tiny food preparation area with running water and a sink but no fridge or cooking facilities in one corner of the room. If you e-mail, a reliable meet and greet service can be arranged from the airport for US$10. The library in the main house has an interesting selection, not all of them ecclesiastical, but there is no internet; Theresa usually answer emails promptly.}} *{{sleep | name=Newhaven Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.newhavenuganda.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@newhavenuganda.com | address=Plot 16, Gowers Rd (now re-named to Julia Sebutinde Road) | lat=0.0509 | long=32.4642 | directions= | phone=+256 772 586 710 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=11:00 | price=Double US$50, single US$40 en suite including breakfast | content=Ten Queen-bedded rooms in the family compound of retired local civil servants means that you are assured of all the local insider tips. Peace of mind comes from knowing that you are looked after by the family's personal household. Bedrooms and shower rooms are tiled and comfortably furnished; mosquito netting is unusually comprehensive. There is a relaxing garden with mango, orange, paw-paw, guava, avocado and tangerine trees and the pineapple served at your breakfast will probably have only had to travel 20 m. The view from both the main house and the front garden over the lush suburban gardens of Bugonga as the sun sets over Lake Victoria makes a fine coda to your day. Free Wi-Fi. Credit cards not accepted. Airport meet and greet service is US$10.}} *{{sleep | name=Rosemary Courts | alt= | url= | email=rosemarycourts14@gmail.com | address=101 Circular Road | lat=0.0423 | long=32.4626 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=10:30 | price= | content=Opened in Jan 2014 with 6 tastefully and comprehensively furnished double rooms and 2 family rooms each with modern fitted kitchen and air-con. 25m swimming pool with an attractive, rainbow opalescent tiled bottom will open in Jul 2014. Authentic and hygienic fruit juices and smoothies in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Kampala trained chef specializes in Italian cuisine and there is a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi (provided by a cellular link, so rather intermittent like most of Uganda). Lush garden has mature shade trees and relatively quick beverage and cake service for Uganda. Fully tiled and luxuriously equipped en suite doubles with bath from US$89 (single occupancy US$79) including à la carte cooked breakfast, with kitchenette US$119.}} * {{sleep | name=Sunset Entebbe | alt= | url=http://www.sunsetentebbe.com | email=Enquiries@Sunsetentebbe.com | address=25 Church Road, Bugonga | lat=0.0513 | long=32.4653 | directions= | phone=+256 414 323 502 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Single from US$40, double/twin US$50, triple US$80 | content=Relatively clean single-storey buildings in a tranquil setting with 5 rooms in the main building and another 4 in outbuildings, some with their own patio. All rooms have en suite showers, wash hand basins & WCs but maintenance is haphazard and most shower room windows are unscreened allowing mosquitoes to enter via the ill fitting adjoining door to the bedroom. A meagre breakfast and intermittent Wi-Fi is included in their tariffs. Centrally controlled satellite TV with two channels available at any one time from a larger selection. Airport transfer on arrival or leaving free of charge one way. Otherwise, it's arranged for US$10 per room. If you stay more than one night, airport transfer's free both ways. Negotiate rates for longer stays.}} ===Splurge=== [[File:Urocolius macrourus-20090110B.jpg|thumb|Partly because of the surrounding suburban gardens, partly because of the relative proximity of Lake Victoria and partly due to the Boma's bird baths and feeding stations, you might want to bring a long lens camera and binoculars...]] *{{sleep | name=Boma Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.boma.co.ug | email=boma@infocom.co.ug | address=Julia Ssebutinde Rd | lat=0.0522 | long=32.4644 | directions=In May 2014, road was still signed as "Gower Rd" | phone=+256 772 467 929 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 or earlier depending on occupancy | checkout=11:00 | price=En suite single USD120, double/twin US$140, triple US$180 (one budget room with pvt shower room & WC opposite US$90/110 single/double) incl VAT and cooked full English breakfast pool use & airport transfers. €, GBP, UGX, USD (bills later than 2005) cash only | content=Colonial homestead set in extensive and lush gardens with abundant bird life, this boutique hotel has attentive, friendly and helpful staff looking after its 16 rooms. There is a large and comfortable guest lounge and an adjoining games room with guest computers and scanner. Printing a boarding pass is free, other printing & photocopying for USh&nbsp;500 per page. All bedrooms & ablutions are effectively fly-screened and have digital safe, TV with 7 individually controlled satellite channels including Al Jazeera, BBC World News, CNN, Fox & M-NET movie channels, desk & chair and an outside patio well equipped with electrical outlets. Rooms 1 & 2 have hip baths. There is both a standby generator & lavish provision of lead acid, battery-backed inverters. Each accommodation building has solar powered water heating with a good head of water. Extraction fans are wind powered and mineral water is available from water coolers and jugs in each bedroom. Bird tables and baths are well maintained. The children's sandpit has shade umbrella, swings, slides, toys, toy-car & a pirate castle for climbing. All interior areas, bedrooms, restaurants and the pool area are smoke-free. Reliable and fast Wi-Fi provisioned by Infocom UG.<br />There is an intimate '''restaurant''' adjacent to the sparkling, small pool where breakfast, lunch from noon & dinner is served. Room service is 24/7. Pan-fried tilapia was USh&nbsp;28,000 (May 2014) and served with some of the nicest boiled potatoes in Uganda (as might be expected from an Irish-owned establishment), three different vegetables and fragrant, rosemary bread. Lemon meringue pie with home-made ice cream was USh&nbsp;X15,000. There is a separate patio restaurant adjacent to the reception area for non-house guests to be entertained and served.<br /> }} [[File:Marabou Stork 001.jpg|thumb|Increasingly, marabou storks have become dependent on human garbage. Marabous conditioned to eating from human sources have been known to lash out when refused food.]] *{{sleep | name=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ImperialBotanicalBeachHotel.html | email=imperialhotels@hoteleq.com | address= | lat=0.0578 | long=32.4788 | directions=middle of Lugard Avenue | phone=+256 414 311 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | price=Around US$110. Prices quoted on the website range from US$120 to $170 (without 18% VAT) but the room quality certainly does not justify such prices | image=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel Entrance.jpg | content=A large hotel with 229 rooms on land allegedly originally grabbed from the Botanical Gardens by someone with political clout; perhaps appropriately, spectacularly ugly and menacing looking marabou storks up to 5 feet tall and with wingspans of more than 10 feet across now regularly prowl the car park. Mainly used for conferences and functions and there are many large meeting rooms dotted around the grounds. Can get rather depressing when no meetings are in progress as it is very quiet and the service is somewhat lacking. The "beach" is very small and swimming is forbidden but, in compensation, there is an enormous swimming pool. Bill Clinton stayed here, and you can stay in his suite for a nightly rate of US$600 according to the web site. Ordinary rooms are of a good three-star standard but you may need to call maintenance once or twice. }} * {{sleep | name=Imperial Resort Beach Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q6006841| lastedit=2021-09-19 | content=You'll either loathe or love this massive and architecturally distinctive building very different in scale and style to the other buildings in Entebbe. Inside, there is a large atrium with glass fronted lifts at each end. Like most of Uganda, service is slow, and rather hit and miss. Its 181 rooms spread over four floors are large and furnished in an Arab potentate style with good views over Lake Victoria and the extensive grounds but have poorly functioning, central air-conditioning. If you open the windows that have no screens to cool off, the lakeside location means your room will then quickly become an entomologist's delight after dark. Business people will appreciate the Ziba conference centre with its 1000 seat capacity equipped with six hi-tech screens descending from every corner of the ceiling, with a follow-on camera and a cordless digital sound system remotely controlled. There's a simultaneous translation system. In addition to the Ziba are nine other conference halls. There's also an amphitheatre. However, first impressions of the loose guard rail in the lift and dribbling shower in the changing rooms rather set the tone. Try your [[Bargaining|haggling]] skills and you may end up with a bargain in this often empty hotel. }} ==Stay safe== Compared to other places in Uganda, Entebbe is safe and clean. One major risk are the [[#By_boda-boda|boda-bodas]], both for riders and other traffic including pedestrians. <!--per the lead section & get around--> ==Cope== *{{listing | name=Library | alt=Entebbe Municipal Public Library | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05995 | long=32.47308 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{listing | name=Post Office | alt=Posta Uganda | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05984 | long=32.47378 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} ==Go next== * Uganda's capital [[Kampala]] is 35 km to the north, and can be reached by bus, taxi or shared taxi. Entebbe is located on a peninsula with the largest road going up to Kampala, and as mentioned above overland travel to anywhere will usually involve going to Kampala first. * The island of [[Ssese Islands|Buggala]] on Lake Victoria is a popular weekend beach destination for locals. There's a daily ferry from {{Marker|type=go|lat=0.0805 | long=32.4492 |name=Nakiwogo}}, about 4 km northwest of central Entebbe. {{geo|0.050|32.460}} {{IsPartOf|Central Uganda}} {{guidecity}} 30vwcpby6d3qe2x58qprsm653uy3r9d 5289181 5289179 2026-06-07T19:01:09Z Rooth N 2415839 5289181 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Entebbe Banner.jpg|caption=Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) in Entebbe Botanical Gardens|otbp=yes}} '''Entebbe''' is a pleasant town built on the shores of Lake Victoria in [[Uganda]]. Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala if you're flying into or out of Uganda, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere. ==Understand== [[File:Entebbe Aerial view.jpg|thumbnail|Aerial view of Entebbe and its airport]] Entebbe hosts '''Uganda's international airport'''. The drive from [[Kampala]] is about an hour in light traffic, and more than two hours when it is heavy. The United Nations increasingly use a heavily guarded airport compound at Entebbe as a depot and staging area for their heavy equipment and vehicles that are used in peacekeeping missions in the region of Central Africa. They have their own immigration and customs procedures and a heavy lift capability using Antonovs. Entebbe is perhaps most famous for an Israeli commando raid on 4 July 1976, when over one hundred mainly Jewish hostages held on a hijacked Air France plane were rescued. The rescue was complicated by the fact that Uganda's president at the time, Idi Amin, was supporting the hijackers. Over 40 Ugandan troops were killed by the Israelis during the rescue. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Entebbe |18.0 |26.3 |86.7 |18.3 |27.3 |84.4 |18.5 |26.7 |184.5 |18.4 |26.0 |264.4 |18.0 |25.4 |253.8 |17.8 |25.2 |116.2 |17.2 |25.3 |72.1 |17.4 |25.9 |77.8 |17.4 |26.5 |79.0 |17.7 |26.5 |127.6 |17.9 |26.0 |171.7 |17.8 |26.5 |120.6 |float=right |clear=right | description = Source: [[:w:Entebbe#Climate|Wikipedia]] }} For a town pretty well slap bang on the equator, Entebbe is a few degrees cooler than you might expect because of its elevation. Instead of the day-time temperatures hovering around 32°C as residents of [[Guayaquil]], [[Cayenne]], [[Singapore]] or [[Pontianak]], [[Indonesia]] might expect, maximums are usually closer to 26°C or 27°C. However, humidity is consistently high. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Entebbe Airport.JPG|thumb|Entebbe International Airport]] [[File:Struggle is the Real Meaning of Life - Slogan on Boat along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|"Struggle is the real meaning of life, Victory and Defeat are in the hands of God" - painted on a boat moored on the shore of Lake Victoria, Entebbe.]] {{go | name=Entebbe International Airport | alt={{IATA|EBB}} | url=https://caa.go.ug/entebbe-international-airport/ | email=aviation@caa.co.ug | address= | lat=0.044722 | long=32.443056 | directions= | phone=+256-312-352-000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Entebbe International Airport | image=Entebbe Airport.JPG | wikidata=Q586065 | lastedit=2023-07-20 | content=This airport is Uganda's sole air gateway and, as such, is served by several African and international airlines.<br /><br />As of April 2017 there are flights from [[Addis Ababa]], [[Juba]] and [[Kigali]] with '''Ethiopian airlines''', from [[Cairo]] with '''Egyptair''', from [[Dubai]] with '''Emirates''', from [[Doha]] with '''Qatar Airways''', from [[Istanbul]] with '''Turkish airlines''', from [[Johannesburg]] with '''South African Airways''', from Kigali, Juba and [[Nairobi]] with '''Rwandair''', from [[Dar es Salaam]] with '''Precision Air''', from Dubai with '''Flydubai''', from [[Brussels]] with '''Brussels Airlines''', from [[Amsterdam]] with '''KLM'''. '''Kenya Airways''' flies in four times a day from Nairobi. '''Fly-Sax airlines''' has flights from Nairobi. '''Jambojet''' flies twice a day from Nairobi. }} As of 2025, '''Uganda Airlines''' has direct flights from Entebbe to London, three times a week. You can check the airline schedules on their website at [https://www.ugandairlines.com/ Uganda Airlines]. The airport as of 2026 is undergoing final states of renovation that started a few years ago. There is a collection of ATMs in the building, notably ABSA and Stanbic, which accept different VISA cards. There are about 10 forex bureaus, so changing one's currency can be done right at the airport. There are about 3 restaurants and 5 cafés, and a small collection of souvenirs shops, about 8. The Karibuni lounge is open to a selection of club members, Star Alliance Gold frequent flyer members, and can also be accessed for a fee. It has decent coffee and drinks, internet terminals, and a pool table. Taxis are abundant in the parking lot outside the terminal. Security keeps all vehicles away from the terminal proper, so when departing you have to walk from the parking lot up the upper roadway to departures. Officially you can't enter the terminal from ground level (arrivals). However, if you ask the guard nicely he will let you use the single lift rather than haul your baggage up the concrete external stairs. Taxis can't drop you at departures. There are numerous porters to help you with this trek. [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] ===By road=== To get to Entebbe from the rest of Uganda will usually involve passing through Kampala. Small minibuses ("taxis" in Ugandan English or ''Matatus'' in Swahili, usually 14 seaters) go to Entebbe from Kampala all the time. There are designated stages in the taxi parks in town, notably old park, (known in Luganda as Park ''Enkadde''), Gwanda taxi park. The journey takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, much quicker when you avoid Kampala's chaotic rush hours. You can take the minibus in the minibus station near to the Kampala central market, with signs for every destination served. You can get off wherever you want en route, but if you ride to the bitter end, your journey will terminate at the {{marker|type=listing|name=Matatu park|lat=0.0566|long=32.4597}} in Entebbe, in a place called Kitooro.(the K is pronounced as ''ch'') ===To and from the airport=== A special-hire taxi from the Entebbe airport to Entebbe town cost USh&nbsp;15,000, or you can walk to the airport gate 500 m and get a Boda-boda motorbike taxi to Entebbe town for USh&nbsp;5000. ==Get around== {{mapframe|0.059|32.466|zoom=12|layer=W}} There are three types of public transport: boda-bodas, matatu and special hires. ===By boda-boda=== [[File:Two men on boda-boda.JPG|thumb|Boda-boda with, rather unusually, a helmeted pilot - no helmet is provided for his fearless fare, of course...]] [[File:Entebbe Street 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe street scene]] The fastest and most dangerous method is the boda-boda: motorcycles that you see all over town. You won't be in Entebbe long before being propositioned by a boda rider. If you're not interested, a simple 'no' will get them to leave you alone. You can get most anywhere on the back of one for USh&nbsp;2000–5000, but make sure to agree on the fare before the ride begins. Men usually ride facing forward while some women ride side saddle. Boda-bodas can be dangerous as their riders will do whatever it takes to get you to your destination quickly. Many will listen when you request them to ride at a slower speed. Expect to dart in front of and against traffic and even through crowds of pedestrians when necessary. Boda-boda accidents account for most of the hospital visits and traffic fatalities in Entebbe. Boda-bodas got their name from the bicycle taxis that operated at some of the busy border crossing points. Buses had to discharge their passengers at the exit border control, who then had to walk to the entry border control. The distance across no man's land at some borders can be considerable. Hence the bicycle taxis would cry "boda-boda" (a corruption of the English "border to border") to the weary travellers. These bicycle taxis can still be found in most smaller Ugandan towns; however, in Entebbe, they have been replaced by motorcycles. As boda-boda collisions are one of the most common medical concerns in Uganda, hiring a taxi from a trusted source (decent hotel, friend, or colleague recommendation) may be wiser. ===By matatu=== Matatus are a series of licensed minibus taxis that follow relatively pre-set routes all over town (and many other parts of the country). It might be a bit confusing in the beginning how to use the matatus to efficiently get where you want to go, but it's really not so difficult. Their routes usually go between the matatu park at the back of the 7Seasons Hotel and Kampala (or, more rarely, some suburb of Entebbe). Matatus will stand in the park until they are full, something that normally takes less than 15 minutes, but can take over half an hour (or even over one hour late at night or on Sundays). Matatus that leave the area around the park are hence full, which makes it difficult to hop on a matatu at other places in the town centre. Unless you're very lucky, you'll have to go to where the matatus start in order to leave the town centre. Each matatu has a driver and a conductor who opens the sliding door, takes fares and yells the destination. Don't be frightened if you can't understand what they're saying. Ask one of them for your destination and you'll be told yes or no. When you get in, expect to be squeezed. Each vehicle is licensed to carry 14 people, but they will pack in as many as will fit (and their belongings). If you don't like this, it's a good idea to sit in the back of the vehicle, since usually the squeezing is limited to the first 2 rows or, alternatively, pay double for the whole of the front seat next to the driver. Once the matatu starts moving people can get off at any time. When you reach your destination, tell your conductor "Stage" and they will stop the van. Whenever a matatu has empty space the driver will go slowly and honk repeatedly. If you want to get on, just make some gesture and it will slow further down and shout out the destination, just shout your destination as response and they will pick you up if it's along the way. There are often also a number of further staging points along the way where the driver will again stop and wait until they can fill the vehicle. This can take a few seconds or several minutes; just be patient. In some cases, drivers won't take you if you only go relatively short distances, since that will mean they'll risk losing money if they can't fill your place quickly once you're dropped. You pay the conductor when you exit, although some people give the conductor money while the vehicle is moving so that he can make change ahead of time. The normal fare is UGX5,000 per person for a trip all the way into Kampala. There is another option of more organised Matatus called Fly Express. These are quicker, cleaner, and don't make many stops on the way to seek passengers. They have a standard fare regardless of how short your journey is from the boarding area. When a passenger gets off mid-way the journey, they don't look for other passengers to fill the empty seat. They are faster whether from Kampala or Entebbe. Their stage in Kampala is on Nasser Road opposite the railway station entrance, near the drivers' licencing office headquarters. Going with a matatu is generally cheap, safe, slow and nice. Ugandans are often happy to start up a conversation or help you out, and if the conductor tries to overcharge you or make you take an inefficient route, passengers are likely to point that out to you and scold him. People also complain if a driver takes too long to wait for passengers or drives recklessly and will even collectively quit the matatu in protest if a driver drives badly. ===By special hire=== If you aren't up for the thrill of the bodas and don't have time for a matatu, then saloon car taxis - also called special hires - are readily available near the matatu park. Very few taxis have meters, but most have not. Be sure to agree on the fare before you get in the car or you may be in for a nasty shock. Don't be afraid to [[haggle]] either; most destinations within Entebbe can be reached for USh15,000 or 20,000. Uber, Safe Car, Faras, are now accessible with access to the internet, you can create an account. It is easier if you have a Ugandan number. A Ugandan with any of the apps can also help you to book one. These are metered and the app gives you the price estimate for the intended destination. ==See== [[File:Grey Crowned Crane in Uganda sitting.jpg|thumb|Sitting Grey Crowned Crane (''Balearica regulorum'') at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre]] [[File:Entebbe Botanical Gardens 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe Botanical Gardens]] *{{see | name=Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre | alt=(UWEC) Entebbe's Zoo | url=http://uwec.ug/ | email=info@uwec.ug | address= | lat=0.0533 | long=32.4804 | directions=downhill into Lugard Ave and then continue downhill until it becomes Johnston Rd. Keep right at the unmapped fork in the road, continue for another 400m and the entrance is then well-signed on your right | phone=+256 414 320 520 | tollfree= | fax=+256 414 320 073 | hours=Daily 08:30-18:30 | price= | image=African Lion Resting at the Entebbe Zoo in Uganda.jpg | lastedit=2014-05-01 | content=If you don't have a safari planned, this might be your opportunity to catch a glimpse of Africa's wildlife. It's no Singapore Zoo but, unlike many third world offerings, this is not a depressing place. There are good play facilities for children and the aviaries are especially interesting with weaver birds, shoebills and fish eagles. There's a medium-size collection of wildlife saved from captivity, including lions, rhinos, zebras, crocodiles, giraffes, hyenas, chimpanzee and others. All animals (apart from the snakes and crocodiles) are held in large, natural-like areas that gives a nice semi-authentic feeling. The trees and lianas are magnificent and you can understand why various 'Tarzan-type" movies were filmed here. Admission for foreign adults/children is US$15/10; Uganda resident foreigners USh&nbsp;20,000/10,000; Ugandans USh&nbsp;10,000/5,000 and you end up with 1.5-2 hours of fun. Opens daily at 08:30 and you may want to come early before the animals go hiding in the shade from the midday's sun.<br />There is also accommodation inside the centre so you could stay the night in a Banda (''en suite'' circular hut with a thatched roof & fly-screened windows) next door to the (very quiet) giraffes, elands and impala for US$40/60 single/double or stay in some serviced flats next to noisier animals for US$50/70 single/double. There is also dormitory accommodation available for USh&nbsp;30,000 and camping is even cheaper. }} * {{see | name=Entebbe Botanical Gardens | alt=National Botanical Gardens | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.062011 | long=32.479274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6971106 | lastedit=2016-07-11 | content=The gardens are not spectacular but birdwatchers and botanist will find it interesting. The gardens host stands of large trees in a park like setting, a supposed filming site of a "Tarzan" movie, a troop of vervet and colobus monkeys, along with many kinds of birds. }} ==Do== [[File:Scene in Fishing Village along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|Shore of Lake Victoria]] * Boat trips on Lake Victoria. These include fishing trips and a visit to see the chimpanzees on Ngamba island. Companies offering such trips include '''[http://www.wildfrontiers.co.ug Wild Frontiers]'''. * {{do | name=Aero Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0379 | long=32.4601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Ush 5000 | image=Aero Beach Boeing 707 MTI-1.jpg | lastedit=2025-12-27 | content=Entebbe's beach (Aero Beach) also features some plane wrecks that depending on your preferences may be plain ugly or interesting to explore. }} * {{do | name=Entebbe Golf Club | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Entebbegolfclub/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=0.0535 | long=32.4709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USh&nbsp;70,000 for a round | lastedit=2016-07-12 | content=Play golf at the local 18-hole golf course. }} ==Buy== [[File:Street Life (18082091608).jpg|thumb|Street life in Entebbe]] *{{buy | name=Cobblers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05665 | long=32.46134 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Dawn to dusk | price= | content=This tiny godown or sari-sari type kiosk not only repairs suitcases, zips, footwear and other leather goods but also will attempt to rescue the rollers on your case. The owner is honest, although his English limited but there are lots of bystanders glad to help. Next door but one is a photographic studio for passport size photos for visas, etc.}} *{{buy | name=Pearl Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05448 | long=32.46113 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=AmEx, Visa & MasterCards accepted with 5% surcharge. | content=Supermarket on the ground floor with a well stocked hardware and sundries emporium on the first floor.}} * {{buy | name=Stanbic Bank | alt= | url=http://www.stanbicbank.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat=0.0607 | long=32.4715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24-hour ATM | price=has an ATM fee | lastedit=2015-06-05 | content=Has a Visa/MasterCard ATM. Also has an ATM at Entebbe airport. }} *{{buy | name=Street Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0572 | long=32.4604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily, dawn to dusk | price= | content=}} *{{buy | name=Victoria Shopping Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.0672 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 791 252 875 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2026-05-31| content=Air conditioning is not really necessary for most people in this part of Uganda and there are now some tenants in this mall which opened in 2014 that include fashion shops, an optician, 3 banks, Western Union agents, a ''Le P'tit Quebec'' offering 12 types of panini for USh&nbsp;15,000 and Yummy Yoghurt selling 100 g of frozen yoghurt for USh&nbsp;5,500. There is a KFC, clean toilets, and a large Carrefour Hypermarket, a UAE based franchise by Majid Al Futtaim, Middle East restaurant, Cafe Javas, a Ugandan-owned eatery with branches in Uganda's main Cities like Kampala and Mbarara, LC Waikiki shop, electronic appliances shop, Telecom service centres for Airtel and Mtn. The restaurants and supermarkets accept cash, visa card and mobile money payments. }} *{{buy | name=Metropolitan Forex Bureau | alt= | url= | email= | address=In the Victoria Mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+256 716 226 144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-12 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ecobank | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Portal Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hour | price=No fee | lastedit=2023-01-07 | content=Has a Mastercard/Visa card ATM. }} * {{buy | name=Imperial Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=lugara Aveune | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-04-28 | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Roadside food stand in Entebbe.jpg|thumb|Roadside food stand]] [[File:Can we get some service on table 3?.jpg|thumb|Can we get some service on table 3, please?]] *{{eat | name=4 Points | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.05375 | long=32.45967 | directions=close to the Pearl supermarket | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains USh&nbsp;18,000-26,000; good roti USh&nbsp;2,000 | content=Great Indian food, good atmosphere, cheap beer. Has a bar with a pool table, and expats are welcome. Also does "Chinese" dishes, but not as the nationals of most countries would know them. There's a dance floor and the attached bakery has scrumptious strawberry sorbet imported from Kenya. Attentive and rapid service and candles on the tables after dark. Open to the mosquitoes throughout.}} *{{eat | name=Anna's Corner | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Annas-Corner/1455087274721781 {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=1 Station Rd | lat=0.05794 | long=32.47319 | directions=Across the street from the war monument | phone=+256 773 420 569 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-22:00PM | price= | content=Most of the comfy and romantic seating is outdoors - so watch the weather. There's also an inside coffee shop and they show interesting movies every Friday night and there are Salsa lessons Tuesdays. Full Engkish breakfast USh&nbsp;17,000, Spanish Omelette USh&nbsp;10,000, two pancakes (either lemon and sugar, maple syrup or Nutella) USh&nbsp;8,000. Pizzas and pasta dishes from USh&nbsp;12,000. Daily specials include a free drink of your choice (water, carbonated or beer).<br />There is also a Ugandan [http://annatosicrafts.com/ arts and crafts shop] with an extensive range adjacent.}} *{{eat | name=One9 Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Road (Portal Rd) | lat=0.06434 | long=32.47364 | directions=Beside the mosque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wood fired, clay oven pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating. Slot machines and a pool table.}} *{{eat | name=Goretti's Pizza | url= | email= | address=Lake Victoria | lat=0.0697 | long=32.4820 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Medium sizes from USh&nbsp;17,000, large USh&nbsp;22,000 (May 2014) | content=Lovely little coconut grove on a golden sand, lakeside beach. Service is ''very'' slow, so plan on having a few drinks. Beautiful scenery. Don't go around dusk unless you don't mind being eaten while you eat.}} *{{eat | name=Phaze 3 | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0415 | long=32.4614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Only cash & Visa cards accepted | content=Great deck overlooking the lake. Large enclosed restaurant with an extensive assortment of western and Indian foods. Arguably Entebbe's best food. Try the daily pot pie. Great coffee.}} *{{eat | name=Thammaphon Thai Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2a Manyago Rd | lat=0.0675 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 784 455 999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=Looks like a bit of a dump but the food is authentically good.}} *Casual diners can also book at the '''Boma'''; see [[#Splurge|below]] ==Drink== * {{drink | name=4 Turkeys Pub| alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.06128 | long=32.47193 | directions=almost opposite the Water & Sewage Corporation | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-2AM or when last customer staggers home | price= | content=Heineken & Guinness served and has a half sized billiard table. Also serves typical British pub grub.}} *{{drink | name=Red Rooster Sports Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4662 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the ''Oasis''. Popular with UN staff and has both three pool tables and a watchtower in one corner with armed guard.}} *See also listing for ''4 Points'' [[#Eat|above]]. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|under&nbsp;USD50|USD50-100|over&nbsp;USD100}} Partly because of the increasing number of UN and NGO visitors passing through, there is a lot of accommodation available, particularly in the mid-range section. Much of it is distinctly over-priced and some have got shabby and dilapidated rather quickly when (often absent) owners either lost interest or failed to generate the profits they expected. Mattresses and bedding are usually clean, but rooms are rarely fastidiously cleaned even when some outrageous prices are charged. ===Budget=== *Dormitory accommodation & camping is also available at "'''the Zoo'''" See the listing for the [[#See|Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre above]] *{{sleep | name=Entebbe Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.entebbebackpackers.com/ | email=stay@entebbebackpackers.com | address=33/35 Church Rd | lat=0.0501 | long=32.4649 | directions=700 m from the Entebbe/Kampala road | phone=+256 414 320 432 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Private rooms USh&nbsp;25,000-80,000; dorm beds USh&nbsp;18,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000 (own tent) USh&nbsp;15,000 (their tent) without breakfast | content=Free Wi-Fi. Large clean garden, and has its own standby generator for use during the frequent power outages. Less than 6 km from the Entebbe airport. }} *{{sleep | name=Green Valley Guest House & Backpackers | alt= | url=http://greenvalleyentebbe.com | email=info@greenvalleyentebbe.com | address=15 Mugula Rd | lat=0.04958 | long=32.46082 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 212 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price= | content=Large and well-kept walled gardens in a quiet residential part of town make this a peaceful and secure budget option. ''En suite'': single US$40, double/twin US$50, family US$70; shared ablutions: single US$20, double US$25; dorm: 4 bedded US$12 pp, 6 bedded US$8 pp; camping: US$5-8 pp. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV. }} *{{sleep | name=Shade Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 Kiwafu Close | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4595 | directions=Opposite the exit of the bus and taxi park | phone=+256 414 321 715 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Gruby, dilapidated, single storey courtyard reminiscent of a tiny stableyard just opposite the Matatu (minibus) station so noisy and dusty. Rooms are small, depressing and fly-blown with shared ablutions that are not quite as bad as the general ambience might lead you to expect. No security whatever, but Entebbe is a relatively honest place so this might not worry you as much as if it were in Kampala. Perhaps the most unusual feature is their pricing structure: a room for two people with 2 twin (beds costs USh&nbsp;25,000 while one double bed costs USh&nbsp;27,000. The more hygienically sensitive may prefer to camp in one of the more leafy suburban establishments for a few thousand shillings less.}} *{{sleep | name=Skyway Hotel | alt= | url=http://skywayhotel.co.ug | email=info@skywayhotel.co.ug | address=7 Mugula Rd | lat=0.0473 | long=32.4605 | directions= | phone=+256 700 951 315 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 is strictly enforced | price=Single USh&nbsp;67,000, double USh&nbsp;85,000, dorm USh&nbsp;37,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000-13,000 | content=You'll probably think you're at the wrong place when you arrive and see the red tiled roof, immaculately shaved lawn and smartly clipped box hedge. Once you go inside, it's clear that this place doesn't see too many big-spenders. The reinforced concrete construction with internal courtyard keeps the public areas cool but make sure there is a fan in your rather dilapidated but not too unsanitary room. Like most tourist offerings in Entebbe, there's a 24/7 armed guard and a high wall. There is a standby generator. Two channels of centrally-selected satellite TV are available in most of the rooms and almost all have an en suite shower, wash hand basin and WC. Make sure you ask for a mosquito net since most of the room windows are not screened. Intermittent Wi-Fi via Orange cellular ISP and a meagre breakfast is included in their tariff. The 8 bunk dormitory on the first floor is a light and airy room with windows (without net screening) opening on to a mature shade tree. The large bathroom for this dorm actually has a hip bath and hot water and each bunk has individual mosquito nets. Popular with those few UN staff that have to pay for their own accommodation. Main business is budget safaris. ''Room tip'': Room 7 on the second floor is larger and quieter than most, is fairly effectively mosquito screened (May 2014) and has views from 2 windows in two walls set at right angles. Camping US$4/5 Dorm $17. }} *{{sleep | name=Thames Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thameshotelentebbe.com/ | email=info@thameshotelentebbe.com | address=17 Mile Entebbe Road | lat=0.102284 | long=32.507152 | directions=Off Mpala Trading Centre | phone=+256 702 358 534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$50, double room at $75, twin room at $85 | lastedit= | content=Free Wi-Fi, free airport transfer, free breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=City Park Motel | alt=Oceanic House | url= | email=rogmuyingo@yahoo.com | address=Portal Road plot 14 | lat= | long= | directions=next to Bus Park close to Victoria Mall | phone=+256 703200374 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=any time | checkout=flexible | price=US$36 | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=12-bed room guest wing, clean rooms with a satelite TV, all rooms have private shower and toilet. }} * {{sleep | name=Gorilla African Guest House | alt= | url=https://housegorillaafricanentebbe.ug-com.com/ | email=info@gorillaafricasafaris.com | address=14 Jinja Road | lat=0.06986 | long=32.45665 | directions= in the Kiwafu Ward neighborhood | phone=+256781516422 | tollfree= | checkin=Any time | checkout=10AM | price=US$ 30 to US$ 60 | lastedit=2025-11-06 | content=Budget-friendly guesthouse with mango trees on the lawn, colorful gardens, 20+ en-suite rooms (single, double, twin, triple, deluxe) with mosquito nets, wardrobes, desks, and garden views. Private bathrooms include hot-water baths/showers and free toiletries. Free high-speed WiFi (strongest in public areas), free secure parking, and 24-hour front-desk service. On-site restaurant and bar under the mango tree. Breakfast is complimentary: continental, halal, or vegetarian. Children’s playground, bike hire, spa treatments (massage, manicure/pedicure), room service, and paid airport shuttle. 4×4 car hire available on-site for day trips. }} ===Mid-range=== {| class="pp_infobox" style="float:right; clear:right; margin-left: 1em; width:96%;" cellpadding=8 cellspacing=1 border=0 |align=left width=100% style="background-color:#fec; color: black; font-size:106%; border:1px solid #dca; border-radius: 0.5em; padding-left: 0.5em; padding-right: 0.5em"|In June 2014, reports stated the '''7Seasons Hotel''', a prominent, 4-storey building near Entebbe Airport, was using locked glass-panelled fire exit doors on each floor where the mortice locks have no interior handle or "crash bar" for occupants to open the locked doors and flee in the event of fire or other emergency. For safety's sake, before checking into any hotel, verify the availability of working emergency exits. |} [[File:United Nations Vehicle - Outside Imperial Beach Hotel - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|United Nations vehicle outside the distinctive front of the "Blue Whale" - the Imperial Beach Hotel.]] *{{sleep | name= 7Seasons Hotel | alt= | url= | email=reservation@hotelsevenseasons.com | address= | lat=0.0541 | long=32.4600 | directions= | phone=+256 312 516 907 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single US$80, double US$100, twin US$120 ''en suite'' including breakfast & airport transfer. Visa & MasterCard accepted | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | content=4-storey ferro-concrete hotel has 37 Queen-bedded rooms, 5 twin-bedded rooms & 1 family room being renovated. All rooms have individual air-conditioning and well screened sliding windows. Soft top, orthopaedic mattresses are particularly good quality and comfortable. Queen-bedded rooms have hip baths, wash hand basins and WC; the twin-bedded rooms are slightly larger and the bath is swapped out for a modern shower cubicle. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV with 4 channels available including CCTV4 and Al Jazeera. }} *{{sleep | name=Bethany House | url= | email=bethanyhouseuganda@gmail.com | address=30A Lugard Ave | lat=0.0558 | long=32.4789 | directions= | phone=+256 772 438 182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single US$40, double US$60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Founded as a retreat centre and hygienic, tranquil base for visiting Roman Catholic clergy and missionaries in 2007, Theresa keeps everything spotless and homely. Rooms are in villas separate from the main house at the bottom of the well-kept garden and have a double bed and a single bed, both with mosquito nets, although all the windows are also properly screened. Shower room has a flush WC and is en suite. The ceilings are high and have a fan. There is also a tiny food preparation area with running water and a sink but no fridge or cooking facilities in one corner of the room. If you e-mail, a reliable meet and greet service can be arranged from the airport for US$10. The library in the main house has an interesting selection, not all of them ecclesiastical, but there is no internet; Theresa usually answer emails promptly.}} *{{sleep | name=Newhaven Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.newhavenuganda.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@newhavenuganda.com | address=Plot 16, Gowers Rd (now re-named to Julia Sebutinde Road) | lat=0.0509 | long=32.4642 | directions= | phone=+256 772 586 710 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=11:00 | price=Double US$50, single US$40 en suite including breakfast | content=Ten Queen-bedded rooms in the family compound of retired local civil servants means that you are assured of all the local insider tips. Peace of mind comes from knowing that you are looked after by the family's personal household. Bedrooms and shower rooms are tiled and comfortably furnished; mosquito netting is unusually comprehensive. There is a relaxing garden with mango, orange, paw-paw, guava, avocado and tangerine trees and the pineapple served at your breakfast will probably have only had to travel 20 m. The view from both the main house and the front garden over the lush suburban gardens of Bugonga as the sun sets over Lake Victoria makes a fine coda to your day. Free Wi-Fi. Credit cards not accepted. Airport meet and greet service is US$10.}} *{{sleep | name=Rosemary Courts | alt= | url= | email=rosemarycourts14@gmail.com | address=101 Circular Road | lat=0.0423 | long=32.4626 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=10:30 | price= | content=Opened in Jan 2014 with 6 tastefully and comprehensively furnished double rooms and 2 family rooms each with modern fitted kitchen and air-con. 25m swimming pool with an attractive, rainbow opalescent tiled bottom will open in Jul 2014. Authentic and hygienic fruit juices and smoothies in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Kampala trained chef specializes in Italian cuisine and there is a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi (provided by a cellular link, so rather intermittent like most of Uganda). Lush garden has mature shade trees and relatively quick beverage and cake service for Uganda. Fully tiled and luxuriously equipped en suite doubles with bath from US$89 (single occupancy US$79) including à la carte cooked breakfast, with kitchenette US$119.}} * {{sleep | name=Sunset Entebbe | alt= | url=http://www.sunsetentebbe.com | email=Enquiries@Sunsetentebbe.com | address=25 Church Road, Bugonga | lat=0.0513 | long=32.4653 | directions= | phone=+256 414 323 502 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Single from US$40, double/twin US$50, triple US$80 | content=Relatively clean single-storey buildings in a tranquil setting with 5 rooms in the main building and another 4 in outbuildings, some with their own patio. All rooms have en suite showers, wash hand basins & WCs but maintenance is haphazard and most shower room windows are unscreened allowing mosquitoes to enter via the ill fitting adjoining door to the bedroom. A meagre breakfast and intermittent Wi-Fi is included in their tariffs. Centrally controlled satellite TV with two channels available at any one time from a larger selection. Airport transfer on arrival or leaving free of charge one way. Otherwise, it's arranged for US$10 per room. If you stay more than one night, airport transfer's free both ways. Negotiate rates for longer stays.}} ===Splurge=== [[File:Urocolius macrourus-20090110B.jpg|thumb|Partly because of the surrounding suburban gardens, partly because of the relative proximity of Lake Victoria and partly due to the Boma's bird baths and feeding stations, you might want to bring a long lens camera and binoculars...]] *{{sleep | name=Boma Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.boma.co.ug | email=boma@infocom.co.ug | address=Julia Ssebutinde Rd | lat=0.0522 | long=32.4644 | directions=In May 2014, road was still signed as "Gower Rd" | phone=+256 772 467 929 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 or earlier depending on occupancy | checkout=11:00 | price=En suite single USD120, double/twin US$140, triple US$180 (one budget room with pvt shower room & WC opposite US$90/110 single/double) incl VAT and cooked full English breakfast pool use & airport transfers. €, GBP, UGX, USD (bills later than 2005) cash only | content=Colonial homestead set in extensive and lush gardens with abundant bird life, this boutique hotel has attentive, friendly and helpful staff looking after its 16 rooms. There is a large and comfortable guest lounge and an adjoining games room with guest computers and scanner. Printing a boarding pass is free, other printing & photocopying for USh&nbsp;500 per page. All bedrooms & ablutions are effectively fly-screened and have digital safe, TV with 7 individually controlled satellite channels including Al Jazeera, BBC World News, CNN, Fox & M-NET movie channels, desk & chair and an outside patio well equipped with electrical outlets. Rooms 1 & 2 have hip baths. There is both a standby generator & lavish provision of lead acid, battery-backed inverters. Each accommodation building has solar powered water heating with a good head of water. Extraction fans are wind powered and mineral water is available from water coolers and jugs in each bedroom. Bird tables and baths are well maintained. The children's sandpit has shade umbrella, swings, slides, toys, toy-car & a pirate castle for climbing. All interior areas, bedrooms, restaurants and the pool area are smoke-free. Reliable and fast Wi-Fi provisioned by Infocom UG.<br />There is an intimate '''restaurant''' adjacent to the sparkling, small pool where breakfast, lunch from noon & dinner is served. Room service is 24/7. Pan-fried tilapia was USh&nbsp;28,000 (May 2014) and served with some of the nicest boiled potatoes in Uganda (as might be expected from an Irish-owned establishment), three different vegetables and fragrant, rosemary bread. Lemon meringue pie with home-made ice cream was USh&nbsp;X15,000. There is a separate patio restaurant adjacent to the reception area for non-house guests to be entertained and served.<br /> }} [[File:Marabou Stork 001.jpg|thumb|Increasingly, marabou storks have become dependent on human garbage. Marabous conditioned to eating from human sources have been known to lash out when refused food.]] *{{sleep | name=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ImperialBotanicalBeachHotel.html | email=imperialhotels@hoteleq.com | address= | lat=0.0578 | long=32.4788 | directions=middle of Lugard Avenue | phone=+256 414 311 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | price=Around US$110. Prices quoted on the website range from US$120 to $170 (without 18% VAT) but the room quality certainly does not justify such prices | image=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel Entrance.jpg | content=A large hotel with 229 rooms on land allegedly originally grabbed from the Botanical Gardens by someone with political clout; perhaps appropriately, spectacularly ugly and menacing looking marabou storks up to 5 feet tall and with wingspans of more than 10 feet across now regularly prowl the car park. Mainly used for conferences and functions and there are many large meeting rooms dotted around the grounds. Can get rather depressing when no meetings are in progress as it is very quiet and the service is somewhat lacking. The "beach" is very small and swimming is forbidden but, in compensation, there is an enormous swimming pool. Bill Clinton stayed here, and you can stay in his suite for a nightly rate of US$600 according to the web site. Ordinary rooms are of a good three-star standard but you may need to call maintenance once or twice. }} * {{sleep | name=Imperial Resort Beach Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q6006841| lastedit=2021-09-19 | content=You'll either loathe or love this massive and architecturally distinctive building very different in scale and style to the other buildings in Entebbe. Inside, there is a large atrium with glass fronted lifts at each end. Like most of Uganda, service is slow, and rather hit and miss. Its 181 rooms spread over four floors are large and furnished in an Arab potentate style with good views over Lake Victoria and the extensive grounds but have poorly functioning, central air-conditioning. If you open the windows that have no screens to cool off, the lakeside location means your room will then quickly become an entomologist's delight after dark. Business people will appreciate the Ziba conference centre with its 1000 seat capacity equipped with six hi-tech screens descending from every corner of the ceiling, with a follow-on camera and a cordless digital sound system remotely controlled. There's a simultaneous translation system. In addition to the Ziba are nine other conference halls. There's also an amphitheatre. However, first impressions of the loose guard rail in the lift and dribbling shower in the changing rooms rather set the tone. Try your [[Bargaining|haggling]] skills and you may end up with a bargain in this often empty hotel. }} ==Stay safe== Compared to other places in Uganda, Entebbe is safe and clean. One major risk are the [[#By_boda-boda|boda-bodas]], both for riders and other traffic including pedestrians. <!--per the lead section & get around--> ==Cope== *{{listing | name=Library | alt=Entebbe Municipal Public Library | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05995 | long=32.47308 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{listing | name=Post Office | alt=Posta Uganda | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05984 | long=32.47378 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} ==Go next== * Uganda's capital [[Kampala]] is 35 km to the north, and can be reached by bus, taxi or shared taxi. Entebbe is located on a peninsula with the largest road going up to Kampala, and as mentioned above overland travel to anywhere will usually involve going to Kampala first. * The island of [[Ssese Islands|Buggala]] on Lake Victoria is a popular weekend beach destination for locals. There's a daily ferry from {{Marker|type=go|lat=0.0805 | long=32.4492 |name=Nakiwogo}}, about 4 km northwest of central Entebbe. {{geo|0.050|32.460}} {{IsPartOf|Central Uganda}} {{guidecity}} irmomhi3398qr8mgw2dqbf1rsee9tvu 5289183 5289181 2026-06-07T19:05:21Z Rooth N 2415839 5289183 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Entebbe Banner.jpg|caption=Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) in Entebbe Botanical Gardens|otbp=yes}} '''Entebbe''' is a pleasant town built on the shores of Lake Victoria in [[Uganda]]. Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala if you're flying into or out of Uganda, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere. ==Understand== [[File:Entebbe Aerial view.jpg|thumbnail|Aerial view of Entebbe and its airport]] Entebbe hosts '''Uganda's international airport'''. The drive from [[Kampala]] is about an hour in light traffic, and more than two hours when it is heavy. The United Nations increasingly use a heavily guarded airport compound at Entebbe as a depot and staging area for their heavy equipment and vehicles that are used in peacekeeping missions in the region of Central Africa. They have their own immigration and customs procedures and a heavy lift capability using Antonovs. Entebbe is perhaps most famous for an Israeli commando raid on 4 July 1976, when over one hundred mainly Jewish hostages held on a hijacked Air France plane were rescued. The rescue was complicated by the fact that Uganda's president at the time, Idi Amin, was supporting the hijackers. Over 40 Ugandan troops were killed by the Israelis during the rescue. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Entebbe |18.0 |26.3 |86.7 |18.3 |27.3 |84.4 |18.5 |26.7 |184.5 |18.4 |26.0 |264.4 |18.0 |25.4 |253.8 |17.8 |25.2 |116.2 |17.2 |25.3 |72.1 |17.4 |25.9 |77.8 |17.4 |26.5 |79.0 |17.7 |26.5 |127.6 |17.9 |26.0 |171.7 |17.8 |26.5 |120.6 |float=right |clear=right | description = Source: [[:w:Entebbe#Climate|Wikipedia]] }} For a town pretty well slap bang on the equator, Entebbe is a few degrees cooler than you might expect because of its elevation. Instead of the day-time temperatures hovering around 32°C as residents of [[Guayaquil]], [[Cayenne]], [[Singapore]] or [[Pontianak]], [[Indonesia]] might expect, maximums are usually closer to 26°C or 27°C. However, humidity is consistently high. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Entebbe Airport.JPG|thumb|Entebbe International Airport]] [[File:Struggle is the Real Meaning of Life - Slogan on Boat along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|"Struggle is the real meaning of life, Victory and Defeat are in the hands of God" - painted on a boat moored on the shore of Lake Victoria, Entebbe.]] {{go | name=Entebbe International Airport | alt={{IATA|EBB}} | url=https://caa.go.ug/entebbe-international-airport/ | email=aviation@caa.co.ug | address= | lat=0.044722 | long=32.443056 | directions= | phone=+256-312-352-000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Entebbe International Airport | image=Entebbe Airport.JPG | wikidata=Q586065 | lastedit=2023-07-20 | content=This airport is Uganda's sole air gateway and, as such, is served by several African and international airlines.<br /><br />As of April 2017 there are flights from [[Addis Ababa]], [[Juba]] and [[Kigali]] with '''Ethiopian airlines''', from [[Cairo]] with '''Egyptair''', from [[Dubai]] with '''Emirates''', from [[Doha]] with '''Qatar Airways''', from [[Istanbul]] with '''Turkish airlines''', from [[Johannesburg]] with '''South African Airways''', from Kigali, Juba and [[Nairobi]] with '''Rwandair''', from [[Dar es Salaam]] with '''Precision Air''', from Dubai with '''Flydubai''', from [[Brussels]] with '''Brussels Airlines''', from [[Amsterdam]] with '''KLM'''. '''Kenya Airways''' flies in four times a day from Nairobi. '''Fly-Sax airlines''' has flights from Nairobi. '''Jambojet''' flies twice a day from Nairobi. }} As of 2025, '''Uganda Airlines''' has direct flights from Entebbe to London, three times a week. You can check the airline schedules on their website at [https://www.ugandairlines.com/ Uganda Airlines]. The airport as of 2026 is undergoing final states of renovation that started a few years ago. There is a collection of ATMs in the building, notably ABSA and Stanbic, which accept different VISA cards. There are about 10 forex bureaus, so changing one's currency can be done right at the airport. There are about 3 restaurants and 5 cafés, and a small collection of souvenirs shops, about 8. The Karibuni lounge is open to mainly business and first-class passengers, as well as other selections of people like Star Alliance Gold frequent flyer members. It can be accessed for a fee of 50$ as of 2026. It has decent coffee and drinks, internet terminals, and a pool table. Taxis are abundant in the parking lot outside the terminal. Security keeps all vehicles away from the terminal proper, so when departing you have to walk from the parking lot up the upper roadway to departures. Officially you can't enter the terminal from ground level (arrivals). However, if you ask the guard nicely he will let you use the single lift rather than haul your baggage up the concrete external stairs. Taxis can't drop you at departures. There are numerous porters to help you with this trek. [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] ===By road=== To get to Entebbe from the rest of Uganda will usually involve passing through Kampala. Small minibuses ("taxis" in Ugandan English or ''Matatus'' in Swahili, usually 14 seaters) go to Entebbe from Kampala all the time. There are designated stages in the taxi parks in town, notably old park, (known in Luganda as Park ''Enkadde''), Gwanda taxi park. The journey takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, much quicker when you avoid Kampala's chaotic rush hours. You can take the minibus in the minibus station near to the Kampala central market, with signs for every destination served. You can get off wherever you want en route, but if you ride to the bitter end, your journey will terminate at the {{marker|type=listing|name=Matatu park|lat=0.0566|long=32.4597}} in Entebbe, in a place called Kitooro.(the K is pronounced as ''ch'') ===To and from the airport=== A special-hire taxi from the Entebbe airport to Entebbe town cost USh&nbsp;15,000, or you can walk to the airport gate 500 m and get a Boda-boda motorbike taxi to Entebbe town for USh&nbsp;5000. ==Get around== {{mapframe|0.059|32.466|zoom=12|layer=W}} There are three types of public transport: boda-bodas, matatu and special hires. ===By boda-boda=== [[File:Two men on boda-boda.JPG|thumb|Boda-boda with, rather unusually, a helmeted pilot - no helmet is provided for his fearless fare, of course...]] [[File:Entebbe Street 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe street scene]] The fastest and most dangerous method is the boda-boda: motorcycles that you see all over town. You won't be in Entebbe long before being propositioned by a boda rider. If you're not interested, a simple 'no' will get them to leave you alone. You can get most anywhere on the back of one for USh&nbsp;2000–5000, but make sure to agree on the fare before the ride begins. Men usually ride facing forward while some women ride side saddle. Boda-bodas can be dangerous as their riders will do whatever it takes to get you to your destination quickly. Many will listen when you request them to ride at a slower speed. Expect to dart in front of and against traffic and even through crowds of pedestrians when necessary. Boda-boda accidents account for most of the hospital visits and traffic fatalities in Entebbe. Boda-bodas got their name from the bicycle taxis that operated at some of the busy border crossing points. Buses had to discharge their passengers at the exit border control, who then had to walk to the entry border control. The distance across no man's land at some borders can be considerable. Hence the bicycle taxis would cry "boda-boda" (a corruption of the English "border to border") to the weary travellers. These bicycle taxis can still be found in most smaller Ugandan towns; however, in Entebbe, they have been replaced by motorcycles. As boda-boda collisions are one of the most common medical concerns in Uganda, hiring a taxi from a trusted source (decent hotel, friend, or colleague recommendation) may be wiser. ===By matatu=== Matatus are a series of licensed minibus taxis that follow relatively pre-set routes all over town (and many other parts of the country). It might be a bit confusing in the beginning how to use the matatus to efficiently get where you want to go, but it's really not so difficult. Their routes usually go between the matatu park at the back of the 7Seasons Hotel and Kampala (or, more rarely, some suburb of Entebbe). Matatus will stand in the park until they are full, something that normally takes less than 15 minutes, but can take over half an hour (or even over one hour late at night or on Sundays). Matatus that leave the area around the park are hence full, which makes it difficult to hop on a matatu at other places in the town centre. Unless you're very lucky, you'll have to go to where the matatus start in order to leave the town centre. Each matatu has a driver and a conductor who opens the sliding door, takes fares and yells the destination. Don't be frightened if you can't understand what they're saying. Ask one of them for your destination and you'll be told yes or no. When you get in, expect to be squeezed. Each vehicle is licensed to carry 14 people, but they will pack in as many as will fit (and their belongings). If you don't like this, it's a good idea to sit in the back of the vehicle, since usually the squeezing is limited to the first 2 rows or, alternatively, pay double for the whole of the front seat next to the driver. Once the matatu starts moving people can get off at any time. When you reach your destination, tell your conductor "Stage" and they will stop the van. Whenever a matatu has empty space the driver will go slowly and honk repeatedly. If you want to get on, just make some gesture and it will slow further down and shout out the destination, just shout your destination as response and they will pick you up if it's along the way. There are often also a number of further staging points along the way where the driver will again stop and wait until they can fill the vehicle. This can take a few seconds or several minutes; just be patient. In some cases, drivers won't take you if you only go relatively short distances, since that will mean they'll risk losing money if they can't fill your place quickly once you're dropped. You pay the conductor when you exit, although some people give the conductor money while the vehicle is moving so that he can make change ahead of time. The normal fare is UGX5,000 per person for a trip all the way into Kampala. There is another option of more organised Matatus called Fly Express. These are quicker, cleaner, and don't make many stops on the way to seek passengers. They have a standard fare regardless of how short your journey is from the boarding area. When a passenger gets off mid-way the journey, they don't look for other passengers to fill the empty seat. They are faster whether from Kampala or Entebbe. Their stage in Kampala is on Nasser Road opposite the railway station entrance, near the drivers' licencing office headquarters. Going with a matatu is generally cheap, safe, slow and nice. Ugandans are often happy to start up a conversation or help you out, and if the conductor tries to overcharge you or make you take an inefficient route, passengers are likely to point that out to you and scold him. People also complain if a driver takes too long to wait for passengers or drives recklessly and will even collectively quit the matatu in protest if a driver drives badly. ===By special hire=== If you aren't up for the thrill of the bodas and don't have time for a matatu, then saloon car taxis - also called special hires - are readily available near the matatu park. Very few taxis have meters, but most have not. Be sure to agree on the fare before you get in the car or you may be in for a nasty shock. Don't be afraid to [[haggle]] either; most destinations within Entebbe can be reached for USh15,000 or 20,000. Uber, Safe Car, Faras, are now accessible with access to the internet, you can create an account. It is easier if you have a Ugandan number. A Ugandan with any of the apps can also help you to book one. These are metered and the app gives you the price estimate for the intended destination. ==See== [[File:Grey Crowned Crane in Uganda sitting.jpg|thumb|Sitting Grey Crowned Crane (''Balearica regulorum'') at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre]] [[File:Entebbe Botanical Gardens 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe Botanical Gardens]] *{{see | name=Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre | alt=(UWEC) Entebbe's Zoo | url=http://uwec.ug/ | email=info@uwec.ug | address= | lat=0.0533 | long=32.4804 | directions=downhill into Lugard Ave and then continue downhill until it becomes Johnston Rd. Keep right at the unmapped fork in the road, continue for another 400m and the entrance is then well-signed on your right | phone=+256 414 320 520 | tollfree= | fax=+256 414 320 073 | hours=Daily 08:30-18:30 | price= | image=African Lion Resting at the Entebbe Zoo in Uganda.jpg | lastedit=2014-05-01 | content=If you don't have a safari planned, this might be your opportunity to catch a glimpse of Africa's wildlife. It's no Singapore Zoo but, unlike many third world offerings, this is not a depressing place. There are good play facilities for children and the aviaries are especially interesting with weaver birds, shoebills and fish eagles. There's a medium-size collection of wildlife saved from captivity, including lions, rhinos, zebras, crocodiles, giraffes, hyenas, chimpanzee and others. All animals (apart from the snakes and crocodiles) are held in large, natural-like areas that gives a nice semi-authentic feeling. The trees and lianas are magnificent and you can understand why various 'Tarzan-type" movies were filmed here. Admission for foreign adults/children is US$15/10; Uganda resident foreigners USh&nbsp;20,000/10,000; Ugandans USh&nbsp;10,000/5,000 and you end up with 1.5-2 hours of fun. Opens daily at 08:30 and you may want to come early before the animals go hiding in the shade from the midday's sun.<br />There is also accommodation inside the centre so you could stay the night in a Banda (''en suite'' circular hut with a thatched roof & fly-screened windows) next door to the (very quiet) giraffes, elands and impala for US$40/60 single/double or stay in some serviced flats next to noisier animals for US$50/70 single/double. There is also dormitory accommodation available for USh&nbsp;30,000 and camping is even cheaper. }} * {{see | name=Entebbe Botanical Gardens | alt=National Botanical Gardens | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.062011 | long=32.479274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6971106 | lastedit=2016-07-11 | content=The gardens are not spectacular but birdwatchers and botanist will find it interesting. The gardens host stands of large trees in a park like setting, a supposed filming site of a "Tarzan" movie, a troop of vervet and colobus monkeys, along with many kinds of birds. }} ==Do== [[File:Scene in Fishing Village along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|Shore of Lake Victoria]] * Boat trips on Lake Victoria. These include fishing trips and a visit to see the chimpanzees on Ngamba island. Companies offering such trips include '''[http://www.wildfrontiers.co.ug Wild Frontiers]'''. * {{do | name=Aero Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0379 | long=32.4601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Ush 5000 | image=Aero Beach Boeing 707 MTI-1.jpg | lastedit=2025-12-27 | content=Entebbe's beach (Aero Beach) also features some plane wrecks that depending on your preferences may be plain ugly or interesting to explore. }} * {{do | name=Entebbe Golf Club | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Entebbegolfclub/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=0.0535 | long=32.4709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USh&nbsp;70,000 for a round | lastedit=2016-07-12 | content=Play golf at the local 18-hole golf course. }} ==Buy== [[File:Street Life (18082091608).jpg|thumb|Street life in Entebbe]] *{{buy | name=Cobblers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05665 | long=32.46134 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Dawn to dusk | price= | content=This tiny godown or sari-sari type kiosk not only repairs suitcases, zips, footwear and other leather goods but also will attempt to rescue the rollers on your case. The owner is honest, although his English limited but there are lots of bystanders glad to help. Next door but one is a photographic studio for passport size photos for visas, etc.}} *{{buy | name=Pearl Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05448 | long=32.46113 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=AmEx, Visa & MasterCards accepted with 5% surcharge. | content=Supermarket on the ground floor with a well stocked hardware and sundries emporium on the first floor.}} * {{buy | name=Stanbic Bank | alt= | url=http://www.stanbicbank.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat=0.0607 | long=32.4715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24-hour ATM | price=has an ATM fee | lastedit=2015-06-05 | content=Has a Visa/MasterCard ATM. Also has an ATM at Entebbe airport. }} *{{buy | name=Street Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0572 | long=32.4604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily, dawn to dusk | price= | content=}} *{{buy | name=Victoria Shopping Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.0672 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 791 252 875 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2026-05-31| content=Air conditioning is not really necessary for most people in this part of Uganda and there are now some tenants in this mall which opened in 2014 that include fashion shops, an optician, 3 banks, Western Union agents, a ''Le P'tit Quebec'' offering 12 types of panini for USh&nbsp;15,000 and Yummy Yoghurt selling 100 g of frozen yoghurt for USh&nbsp;5,500. There is a KFC, clean toilets, and a large Carrefour Hypermarket, a UAE based franchise by Majid Al Futtaim, Middle East restaurant, Cafe Javas, a Ugandan-owned eatery with branches in Uganda's main Cities like Kampala and Mbarara, LC Waikiki shop, electronic appliances shop, Telecom service centres for Airtel and Mtn. The restaurants and supermarkets accept cash, visa card and mobile money payments. }} *{{buy | name=Metropolitan Forex Bureau | alt= | url= | email= | address=In the Victoria Mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+256 716 226 144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-12 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ecobank | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Portal Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hour | price=No fee | lastedit=2023-01-07 | content=Has a Mastercard/Visa card ATM. }} * {{buy | name=Imperial Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=lugara Aveune | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-04-28 | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Roadside food stand in Entebbe.jpg|thumb|Roadside food stand]] [[File:Can we get some service on table 3?.jpg|thumb|Can we get some service on table 3, please?]] *{{eat | name=4 Points | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.05375 | long=32.45967 | directions=close to the Pearl supermarket | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains USh&nbsp;18,000-26,000; good roti USh&nbsp;2,000 | content=Great Indian food, good atmosphere, cheap beer. Has a bar with a pool table, and expats are welcome. Also does "Chinese" dishes, but not as the nationals of most countries would know them. There's a dance floor and the attached bakery has scrumptious strawberry sorbet imported from Kenya. Attentive and rapid service and candles on the tables after dark. Open to the mosquitoes throughout.}} *{{eat | name=Anna's Corner | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Annas-Corner/1455087274721781 {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=1 Station Rd | lat=0.05794 | long=32.47319 | directions=Across the street from the war monument | phone=+256 773 420 569 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-22:00PM | price= | content=Most of the comfy and romantic seating is outdoors - so watch the weather. There's also an inside coffee shop and they show interesting movies every Friday night and there are Salsa lessons Tuesdays. Full Engkish breakfast USh&nbsp;17,000, Spanish Omelette USh&nbsp;10,000, two pancakes (either lemon and sugar, maple syrup or Nutella) USh&nbsp;8,000. Pizzas and pasta dishes from USh&nbsp;12,000. Daily specials include a free drink of your choice (water, carbonated or beer).<br />There is also a Ugandan [http://annatosicrafts.com/ arts and crafts shop] with an extensive range adjacent.}} *{{eat | name=One9 Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Road (Portal Rd) | lat=0.06434 | long=32.47364 | directions=Beside the mosque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wood fired, clay oven pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating. Slot machines and a pool table.}} *{{eat | name=Goretti's Pizza | url= | email= | address=Lake Victoria | lat=0.0697 | long=32.4820 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Medium sizes from USh&nbsp;17,000, large USh&nbsp;22,000 (May 2014) | content=Lovely little coconut grove on a golden sand, lakeside beach. Service is ''very'' slow, so plan on having a few drinks. Beautiful scenery. Don't go around dusk unless you don't mind being eaten while you eat.}} *{{eat | name=Phaze 3 | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0415 | long=32.4614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Only cash & Visa cards accepted | content=Great deck overlooking the lake. Large enclosed restaurant with an extensive assortment of western and Indian foods. Arguably Entebbe's best food. Try the daily pot pie. Great coffee.}} *{{eat | name=Thammaphon Thai Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2a Manyago Rd | lat=0.0675 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 784 455 999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=Looks like a bit of a dump but the food is authentically good.}} *Casual diners can also book at the '''Boma'''; see [[#Splurge|below]] ==Drink== * {{drink | name=4 Turkeys Pub| alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.06128 | long=32.47193 | directions=almost opposite the Water & Sewage Corporation | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-2AM or when last customer staggers home | price= | content=Heineken & Guinness served and has a half sized billiard table. Also serves typical British pub grub.}} *{{drink | name=Red Rooster Sports Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4662 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the ''Oasis''. Popular with UN staff and has both three pool tables and a watchtower in one corner with armed guard.}} *See also listing for ''4 Points'' [[#Eat|above]]. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|under&nbsp;USD50|USD50-100|over&nbsp;USD100}} Partly because of the increasing number of UN and NGO visitors passing through, there is a lot of accommodation available, particularly in the mid-range section. Much of it is distinctly over-priced and some have got shabby and dilapidated rather quickly when (often absent) owners either lost interest or failed to generate the profits they expected. Mattresses and bedding are usually clean, but rooms are rarely fastidiously cleaned even when some outrageous prices are charged. ===Budget=== *Dormitory accommodation & camping is also available at "'''the Zoo'''" See the listing for the [[#See|Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre above]] *{{sleep | name=Entebbe Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.entebbebackpackers.com/ | email=stay@entebbebackpackers.com | address=33/35 Church Rd | lat=0.0501 | long=32.4649 | directions=700 m from the Entebbe/Kampala road | phone=+256 414 320 432 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Private rooms USh&nbsp;25,000-80,000; dorm beds USh&nbsp;18,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000 (own tent) USh&nbsp;15,000 (their tent) without breakfast | content=Free Wi-Fi. Large clean garden, and has its own standby generator for use during the frequent power outages. Less than 6 km from the Entebbe airport. }} *{{sleep | name=Green Valley Guest House & Backpackers | alt= | url=http://greenvalleyentebbe.com | email=info@greenvalleyentebbe.com | address=15 Mugula Rd | lat=0.04958 | long=32.46082 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 212 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price= | content=Large and well-kept walled gardens in a quiet residential part of town make this a peaceful and secure budget option. ''En suite'': single US$40, double/twin US$50, family US$70; shared ablutions: single US$20, double US$25; dorm: 4 bedded US$12 pp, 6 bedded US$8 pp; camping: US$5-8 pp. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV. }} *{{sleep | name=Shade Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 Kiwafu Close | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4595 | directions=Opposite the exit of the bus and taxi park | phone=+256 414 321 715 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Gruby, dilapidated, single storey courtyard reminiscent of a tiny stableyard just opposite the Matatu (minibus) station so noisy and dusty. Rooms are small, depressing and fly-blown with shared ablutions that are not quite as bad as the general ambience might lead you to expect. No security whatever, but Entebbe is a relatively honest place so this might not worry you as much as if it were in Kampala. Perhaps the most unusual feature is their pricing structure: a room for two people with 2 twin (beds costs USh&nbsp;25,000 while one double bed costs USh&nbsp;27,000. The more hygienically sensitive may prefer to camp in one of the more leafy suburban establishments for a few thousand shillings less.}} *{{sleep | name=Skyway Hotel | alt= | url=http://skywayhotel.co.ug | email=info@skywayhotel.co.ug | address=7 Mugula Rd | lat=0.0473 | long=32.4605 | directions= | phone=+256 700 951 315 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 is strictly enforced | price=Single USh&nbsp;67,000, double USh&nbsp;85,000, dorm USh&nbsp;37,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000-13,000 | content=You'll probably think you're at the wrong place when you arrive and see the red tiled roof, immaculately shaved lawn and smartly clipped box hedge. Once you go inside, it's clear that this place doesn't see too many big-spenders. The reinforced concrete construction with internal courtyard keeps the public areas cool but make sure there is a fan in your rather dilapidated but not too unsanitary room. Like most tourist offerings in Entebbe, there's a 24/7 armed guard and a high wall. There is a standby generator. Two channels of centrally-selected satellite TV are available in most of the rooms and almost all have an en suite shower, wash hand basin and WC. Make sure you ask for a mosquito net since most of the room windows are not screened. Intermittent Wi-Fi via Orange cellular ISP and a meagre breakfast is included in their tariff. The 8 bunk dormitory on the first floor is a light and airy room with windows (without net screening) opening on to a mature shade tree. The large bathroom for this dorm actually has a hip bath and hot water and each bunk has individual mosquito nets. Popular with those few UN staff that have to pay for their own accommodation. Main business is budget safaris. ''Room tip'': Room 7 on the second floor is larger and quieter than most, is fairly effectively mosquito screened (May 2014) and has views from 2 windows in two walls set at right angles. Camping US$4/5 Dorm $17. }} *{{sleep | name=Thames Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thameshotelentebbe.com/ | email=info@thameshotelentebbe.com | address=17 Mile Entebbe Road | lat=0.102284 | long=32.507152 | directions=Off Mpala Trading Centre | phone=+256 702 358 534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$50, double room at $75, twin room at $85 | lastedit= | content=Free Wi-Fi, free airport transfer, free breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=City Park Motel | alt=Oceanic House | url= | email=rogmuyingo@yahoo.com | address=Portal Road plot 14 | lat= | long= | directions=next to Bus Park close to Victoria Mall | phone=+256 703200374 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=any time | checkout=flexible | price=US$36 | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=12-bed room guest wing, clean rooms with a satelite TV, all rooms have private shower and toilet. }} * {{sleep | name=Gorilla African Guest House | alt= | url=https://housegorillaafricanentebbe.ug-com.com/ | email=info@gorillaafricasafaris.com | address=14 Jinja Road | lat=0.06986 | long=32.45665 | directions= in the Kiwafu Ward neighborhood | phone=+256781516422 | tollfree= | checkin=Any time | checkout=10AM | price=US$ 30 to US$ 60 | lastedit=2025-11-06 | content=Budget-friendly guesthouse with mango trees on the lawn, colorful gardens, 20+ en-suite rooms (single, double, twin, triple, deluxe) with mosquito nets, wardrobes, desks, and garden views. Private bathrooms include hot-water baths/showers and free toiletries. Free high-speed WiFi (strongest in public areas), free secure parking, and 24-hour front-desk service. On-site restaurant and bar under the mango tree. Breakfast is complimentary: continental, halal, or vegetarian. Children’s playground, bike hire, spa treatments (massage, manicure/pedicure), room service, and paid airport shuttle. 4×4 car hire available on-site for day trips. }} ===Mid-range=== {| class="pp_infobox" style="float:right; clear:right; margin-left: 1em; width:96%;" cellpadding=8 cellspacing=1 border=0 |align=left width=100% style="background-color:#fec; color: black; font-size:106%; border:1px solid #dca; border-radius: 0.5em; padding-left: 0.5em; padding-right: 0.5em"|In June 2014, reports stated the '''7Seasons Hotel''', a prominent, 4-storey building near Entebbe Airport, was using locked glass-panelled fire exit doors on each floor where the mortice locks have no interior handle or "crash bar" for occupants to open the locked doors and flee in the event of fire or other emergency. For safety's sake, before checking into any hotel, verify the availability of working emergency exits. |} [[File:United Nations Vehicle - Outside Imperial Beach Hotel - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|United Nations vehicle outside the distinctive front of the "Blue Whale" - the Imperial Beach Hotel.]] *{{sleep | name= 7Seasons Hotel | alt= | url= | email=reservation@hotelsevenseasons.com | address= | lat=0.0541 | long=32.4600 | directions= | phone=+256 312 516 907 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single US$80, double US$100, twin US$120 ''en suite'' including breakfast & airport transfer. Visa & MasterCard accepted | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | content=4-storey ferro-concrete hotel has 37 Queen-bedded rooms, 5 twin-bedded rooms & 1 family room being renovated. All rooms have individual air-conditioning and well screened sliding windows. Soft top, orthopaedic mattresses are particularly good quality and comfortable. Queen-bedded rooms have hip baths, wash hand basins and WC; the twin-bedded rooms are slightly larger and the bath is swapped out for a modern shower cubicle. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV with 4 channels available including CCTV4 and Al Jazeera. }} *{{sleep | name=Bethany House | url= | email=bethanyhouseuganda@gmail.com | address=30A Lugard Ave | lat=0.0558 | long=32.4789 | directions= | phone=+256 772 438 182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single US$40, double US$60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Founded as a retreat centre and hygienic, tranquil base for visiting Roman Catholic clergy and missionaries in 2007, Theresa keeps everything spotless and homely. Rooms are in villas separate from the main house at the bottom of the well-kept garden and have a double bed and a single bed, both with mosquito nets, although all the windows are also properly screened. Shower room has a flush WC and is en suite. The ceilings are high and have a fan. There is also a tiny food preparation area with running water and a sink but no fridge or cooking facilities in one corner of the room. If you e-mail, a reliable meet and greet service can be arranged from the airport for US$10. The library in the main house has an interesting selection, not all of them ecclesiastical, but there is no internet; Theresa usually answer emails promptly.}} *{{sleep | name=Newhaven Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.newhavenuganda.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@newhavenuganda.com | address=Plot 16, Gowers Rd (now re-named to Julia Sebutinde Road) | lat=0.0509 | long=32.4642 | directions= | phone=+256 772 586 710 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=11:00 | price=Double US$50, single US$40 en suite including breakfast | content=Ten Queen-bedded rooms in the family compound of retired local civil servants means that you are assured of all the local insider tips. Peace of mind comes from knowing that you are looked after by the family's personal household. Bedrooms and shower rooms are tiled and comfortably furnished; mosquito netting is unusually comprehensive. There is a relaxing garden with mango, orange, paw-paw, guava, avocado and tangerine trees and the pineapple served at your breakfast will probably have only had to travel 20 m. The view from both the main house and the front garden over the lush suburban gardens of Bugonga as the sun sets over Lake Victoria makes a fine coda to your day. Free Wi-Fi. Credit cards not accepted. Airport meet and greet service is US$10.}} *{{sleep | name=Rosemary Courts | alt= | url= | email=rosemarycourts14@gmail.com | address=101 Circular Road | lat=0.0423 | long=32.4626 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=10:30 | price= | content=Opened in Jan 2014 with 6 tastefully and comprehensively furnished double rooms and 2 family rooms each with modern fitted kitchen and air-con. 25m swimming pool with an attractive, rainbow opalescent tiled bottom will open in Jul 2014. Authentic and hygienic fruit juices and smoothies in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Kampala trained chef specializes in Italian cuisine and there is a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi (provided by a cellular link, so rather intermittent like most of Uganda). Lush garden has mature shade trees and relatively quick beverage and cake service for Uganda. Fully tiled and luxuriously equipped en suite doubles with bath from US$89 (single occupancy US$79) including à la carte cooked breakfast, with kitchenette US$119.}} * {{sleep | name=Sunset Entebbe | alt= | url=http://www.sunsetentebbe.com | email=Enquiries@Sunsetentebbe.com | address=25 Church Road, Bugonga | lat=0.0513 | long=32.4653 | directions= | phone=+256 414 323 502 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Single from US$40, double/twin US$50, triple US$80 | content=Relatively clean single-storey buildings in a tranquil setting with 5 rooms in the main building and another 4 in outbuildings, some with their own patio. All rooms have en suite showers, wash hand basins & WCs but maintenance is haphazard and most shower room windows are unscreened allowing mosquitoes to enter via the ill fitting adjoining door to the bedroom. A meagre breakfast and intermittent Wi-Fi is included in their tariffs. Centrally controlled satellite TV with two channels available at any one time from a larger selection. Airport transfer on arrival or leaving free of charge one way. Otherwise, it's arranged for US$10 per room. If you stay more than one night, airport transfer's free both ways. Negotiate rates for longer stays.}} ===Splurge=== [[File:Urocolius macrourus-20090110B.jpg|thumb|Partly because of the surrounding suburban gardens, partly because of the relative proximity of Lake Victoria and partly due to the Boma's bird baths and feeding stations, you might want to bring a long lens camera and binoculars...]] *{{sleep | name=Boma Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.boma.co.ug | email=boma@infocom.co.ug | address=Julia Ssebutinde Rd | lat=0.0522 | long=32.4644 | directions=In May 2014, road was still signed as "Gower Rd" | phone=+256 772 467 929 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 or earlier depending on occupancy | checkout=11:00 | price=En suite single USD120, double/twin US$140, triple US$180 (one budget room with pvt shower room & WC opposite US$90/110 single/double) incl VAT and cooked full English breakfast pool use & airport transfers. €, GBP, UGX, USD (bills later than 2005) cash only | content=Colonial homestead set in extensive and lush gardens with abundant bird life, this boutique hotel has attentive, friendly and helpful staff looking after its 16 rooms. There is a large and comfortable guest lounge and an adjoining games room with guest computers and scanner. Printing a boarding pass is free, other printing & photocopying for USh&nbsp;500 per page. All bedrooms & ablutions are effectively fly-screened and have digital safe, TV with 7 individually controlled satellite channels including Al Jazeera, BBC World News, CNN, Fox & M-NET movie channels, desk & chair and an outside patio well equipped with electrical outlets. Rooms 1 & 2 have hip baths. There is both a standby generator & lavish provision of lead acid, battery-backed inverters. Each accommodation building has solar powered water heating with a good head of water. Extraction fans are wind powered and mineral water is available from water coolers and jugs in each bedroom. Bird tables and baths are well maintained. The children's sandpit has shade umbrella, swings, slides, toys, toy-car & a pirate castle for climbing. All interior areas, bedrooms, restaurants and the pool area are smoke-free. Reliable and fast Wi-Fi provisioned by Infocom UG.<br />There is an intimate '''restaurant''' adjacent to the sparkling, small pool where breakfast, lunch from noon & dinner is served. Room service is 24/7. Pan-fried tilapia was USh&nbsp;28,000 (May 2014) and served with some of the nicest boiled potatoes in Uganda (as might be expected from an Irish-owned establishment), three different vegetables and fragrant, rosemary bread. Lemon meringue pie with home-made ice cream was USh&nbsp;X15,000. There is a separate patio restaurant adjacent to the reception area for non-house guests to be entertained and served.<br /> }} [[File:Marabou Stork 001.jpg|thumb|Increasingly, marabou storks have become dependent on human garbage. Marabous conditioned to eating from human sources have been known to lash out when refused food.]] *{{sleep | name=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ImperialBotanicalBeachHotel.html | email=imperialhotels@hoteleq.com | address= | lat=0.0578 | long=32.4788 | directions=middle of Lugard Avenue | phone=+256 414 311 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | price=Around US$110. Prices quoted on the website range from US$120 to $170 (without 18% VAT) but the room quality certainly does not justify such prices | image=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel Entrance.jpg | content=A large hotel with 229 rooms on land allegedly originally grabbed from the Botanical Gardens by someone with political clout; perhaps appropriately, spectacularly ugly and menacing looking marabou storks up to 5 feet tall and with wingspans of more than 10 feet across now regularly prowl the car park. Mainly used for conferences and functions and there are many large meeting rooms dotted around the grounds. Can get rather depressing when no meetings are in progress as it is very quiet and the service is somewhat lacking. The "beach" is very small and swimming is forbidden but, in compensation, there is an enormous swimming pool. Bill Clinton stayed here, and you can stay in his suite for a nightly rate of US$600 according to the web site. Ordinary rooms are of a good three-star standard but you may need to call maintenance once or twice. }} * {{sleep | name=Imperial Resort Beach Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q6006841| lastedit=2021-09-19 | content=You'll either loathe or love this massive and architecturally distinctive building very different in scale and style to the other buildings in Entebbe. Inside, there is a large atrium with glass fronted lifts at each end. Like most of Uganda, service is slow, and rather hit and miss. Its 181 rooms spread over four floors are large and furnished in an Arab potentate style with good views over Lake Victoria and the extensive grounds but have poorly functioning, central air-conditioning. If you open the windows that have no screens to cool off, the lakeside location means your room will then quickly become an entomologist's delight after dark. Business people will appreciate the Ziba conference centre with its 1000 seat capacity equipped with six hi-tech screens descending from every corner of the ceiling, with a follow-on camera and a cordless digital sound system remotely controlled. There's a simultaneous translation system. In addition to the Ziba are nine other conference halls. There's also an amphitheatre. However, first impressions of the loose guard rail in the lift and dribbling shower in the changing rooms rather set the tone. Try your [[Bargaining|haggling]] skills and you may end up with a bargain in this often empty hotel. }} ==Stay safe== Compared to other places in Uganda, Entebbe is safe and clean. One major risk are the [[#By_boda-boda|boda-bodas]], both for riders and other traffic including pedestrians. <!--per the lead section & get around--> ==Cope== *{{listing | name=Library | alt=Entebbe Municipal Public Library | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05995 | long=32.47308 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{listing | name=Post Office | alt=Posta Uganda | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05984 | long=32.47378 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} ==Go next== * Uganda's capital [[Kampala]] is 35 km to the north, and can be reached by bus, taxi or shared taxi. Entebbe is located on a peninsula with the largest road going up to Kampala, and as mentioned above overland travel to anywhere will usually involve going to Kampala first. * The island of [[Ssese Islands|Buggala]] on Lake Victoria is a popular weekend beach destination for locals. There's a daily ferry from {{Marker|type=go|lat=0.0805 | long=32.4492 |name=Nakiwogo}}, about 4 km northwest of central Entebbe. {{geo|0.050|32.460}} {{IsPartOf|Central Uganda}} {{guidecity}} 2j6vjarvdnuymsp30xpn7e3hajei7s1 5289185 5289183 2026-06-07T19:08:26Z Rooth N 2415839 5289185 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Entebbe Banner.jpg|caption=Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) in Entebbe Botanical Gardens|otbp=yes}} '''Entebbe''' is a pleasant town built on the shores of Lake Victoria in [[Uganda]]. Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala if you're flying into or out of Uganda, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere. ==Understand== [[File:Entebbe Aerial view.jpg|thumbnail|Aerial view of Entebbe and its airport]] Entebbe hosts '''Uganda's international airport'''. The drive from [[Kampala]] is about an hour in light traffic, and more than two hours when it is heavy. The United Nations increasingly use a heavily guarded airport compound at Entebbe as a depot and staging area for their heavy equipment and vehicles that are used in peacekeeping missions in the region of Central Africa. They have their own immigration and customs procedures and a heavy lift capability using Antonovs. Entebbe is perhaps most famous for an Israeli commando raid on 4 July 1976, when over one hundred mainly Jewish hostages held on a hijacked Air France plane were rescued. The rescue was complicated by the fact that Uganda's president at the time, Idi Amin, was supporting the hijackers. Over 40 Ugandan troops were killed by the Israelis during the rescue. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Entebbe |18.0 |26.3 |86.7 |18.3 |27.3 |84.4 |18.5 |26.7 |184.5 |18.4 |26.0 |264.4 |18.0 |25.4 |253.8 |17.8 |25.2 |116.2 |17.2 |25.3 |72.1 |17.4 |25.9 |77.8 |17.4 |26.5 |79.0 |17.7 |26.5 |127.6 |17.9 |26.0 |171.7 |17.8 |26.5 |120.6 |float=right |clear=right | description = Source: [[:w:Entebbe#Climate|Wikipedia]] }} For a town pretty well slap bang on the equator, Entebbe is a few degrees cooler than you might expect because of its elevation. Instead of the day-time temperatures hovering around 32°C as residents of [[Guayaquil]], [[Cayenne]], [[Singapore]] or [[Pontianak]], [[Indonesia]] might expect, maximums are usually closer to 26°C or 27°C. However, humidity is consistently high. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Entebbe Airport.JPG|thumb|Entebbe International Airport]] [[File:Struggle is the Real Meaning of Life - Slogan on Boat along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|"Struggle is the real meaning of life, Victory and Defeat are in the hands of God" - painted on a boat moored on the shore of Lake Victoria, Entebbe.]] {{go | name=Entebbe International Airport | alt={{IATA|EBB}} | url=https://caa.go.ug/entebbe-international-airport/ | email=aviation@caa.co.ug | address= | lat=0.044722 | long=32.443056 | directions= | phone=+256-312-352-000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Entebbe International Airport | image=Entebbe Airport.JPG | wikidata=Q586065 | lastedit=2023-07-20 | content=This airport is Uganda's sole air gateway and, as such, is served by several African and international airlines.<br /><br />As of April 2017 there are flights from [[Addis Ababa]], [[Juba]] and [[Kigali]] with '''Ethiopian airlines''', from [[Cairo]] with '''Egyptair''', from [[Dubai]] with '''Emirates''', from [[Doha]] with '''Qatar Airways''', from [[Istanbul]] with '''Turkish airlines''', from [[Johannesburg]] with '''South African Airways''', from Kigali, Juba and [[Nairobi]] with '''Rwandair''', from [[Dar es Salaam]] with '''Precision Air''', from Dubai with '''Flydubai''', from [[Brussels]] with '''Brussels Airlines''', from [[Amsterdam]] with '''KLM'''. '''Kenya Airways''' flies in four times a day from Nairobi. '''Fly-Sax airlines''' has flights from Nairobi. '''Jambojet''' flies twice a day from Nairobi. }} As of 2025, '''Uganda Airlines''' has direct flights from Entebbe to London, three times a week. You can check the airline schedules on their website at [https://www.ugandairlines.com/ Uganda Airlines]. The airport as of 2026 is undergoing final states of renovation that started a few years ago. There is a collection of ATMs in the building, notably ABSA and Stanbic, which accept different VISA cards. There are about 10 forex bureaus, so changing one's currency can be done right at the airport. There are about 3 restaurants and 5 cafés, and a small collection of souvenirs shops, about 8. The Karibuni lounge is open to mainly business and first-class passengers, as well as other selections of people like Star Alliance Gold frequent flyer members. It can be accessed for a fee of 50$ as of 2026. It has decent coffee and drinks, internet terminals, and a pool table. Taxis are abundant in the parking lot outside the terminal. Security keeps all vehicles away from the terminal proper, so when departing you have to walk from the parking lot up the upper roadway to departures. Officially you can't enter the terminal from ground level (arrivals). However, if you ask the guard nicely he will let you use the single lift rather than haul your baggage up the concrete external stairs. Taxis can't drop you at departures. There are numerous porters to help you with this trek. [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] ===By road=== To get to Entebbe from the rest of Uganda will usually involve passing through Kampala. Small minibuses ("taxis" in Ugandan English or ''Matatus'' in Swahili, usually 14 seaters) go to Entebbe from Kampala all the time. There are designated stages in the taxi parks in town, notably old park, (known in Luganda as Park ''Enkadde''), Gwanda taxi park, which have signs for different stage destinations. You can always ask a driver to direct you to the Entebbe stage. (Ez'entebbe) The journey takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, much quicker when you avoid Kampala's chaotic rush hours. You can get off wherever you want en route, but if you ride to the bitter end, your journey will terminate at the {{marker|type=listing|name=Matatu park|lat=0.0566|long=32.4597}} in Entebbe, in a place called Kitooro.(the K is pronounced as ''ch'') ===To and from the airport=== A special-hire taxi from the Entebbe airport to Entebbe town cost USh&nbsp;15,000, or you can walk to the airport gate 500 m and get a Boda-boda motorbike taxi to Entebbe town for USh&nbsp;5000. ==Get around== {{mapframe|0.059|32.466|zoom=12|layer=W}} There are three types of public transport: boda-bodas, matatu and special hires. ===By boda-boda=== [[File:Two men on boda-boda.JPG|thumb|Boda-boda with, rather unusually, a helmeted pilot - no helmet is provided for his fearless fare, of course...]] [[File:Entebbe Street 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe street scene]] The fastest and most dangerous method is the boda-boda: motorcycles that you see all over town. You won't be in Entebbe long before being propositioned by a boda rider. If you're not interested, a simple 'no' will get them to leave you alone. You can get most anywhere on the back of one for USh&nbsp;2000–5000, but make sure to agree on the fare before the ride begins. Men usually ride facing forward while some women ride side saddle. Boda-bodas can be dangerous as their riders will do whatever it takes to get you to your destination quickly. Many will listen when you request them to ride at a slower speed. Expect to dart in front of and against traffic and even through crowds of pedestrians when necessary. Boda-boda accidents account for most of the hospital visits and traffic fatalities in Entebbe. Boda-bodas got their name from the bicycle taxis that operated at some of the busy border crossing points. Buses had to discharge their passengers at the exit border control, who then had to walk to the entry border control. The distance across no man's land at some borders can be considerable. Hence the bicycle taxis would cry "boda-boda" (a corruption of the English "border to border") to the weary travellers. These bicycle taxis can still be found in most smaller Ugandan towns; however, in Entebbe, they have been replaced by motorcycles. As boda-boda collisions are one of the most common medical concerns in Uganda, hiring a taxi from a trusted source (decent hotel, friend, or colleague recommendation) may be wiser. ===By matatu=== Matatus are a series of licensed minibus taxis that follow relatively pre-set routes all over town (and many other parts of the country). It might be a bit confusing in the beginning how to use the matatus to efficiently get where you want to go, but it's really not so difficult. Their routes usually go between the matatu park at the back of the 7Seasons Hotel and Kampala (or, more rarely, some suburb of Entebbe). Matatus will stand in the park until they are full, something that normally takes less than 15 minutes, but can take over half an hour (or even over one hour late at night or on Sundays). Matatus that leave the area around the park are hence full, which makes it difficult to hop on a matatu at other places in the town centre. Unless you're very lucky, you'll have to go to where the matatus start in order to leave the town centre. Each matatu has a driver and a conductor who opens the sliding door, takes fares and yells the destination. Don't be frightened if you can't understand what they're saying. Ask one of them for your destination and you'll be told yes or no. When you get in, expect to be squeezed. Each vehicle is licensed to carry 14 people, but they will pack in as many as will fit (and their belongings). If you don't like this, it's a good idea to sit in the back of the vehicle, since usually the squeezing is limited to the first 2 rows or, alternatively, pay double for the whole of the front seat next to the driver. Once the matatu starts moving people can get off at any time. When you reach your destination, tell your conductor "Stage" and they will stop the van. Whenever a matatu has empty space the driver will go slowly and honk repeatedly. If you want to get on, just make some gesture and it will slow further down and shout out the destination, just shout your destination as response and they will pick you up if it's along the way. There are often also a number of further staging points along the way where the driver will again stop and wait until they can fill the vehicle. This can take a few seconds or several minutes; just be patient. In some cases, drivers won't take you if you only go relatively short distances, since that will mean they'll risk losing money if they can't fill your place quickly once you're dropped. You pay the conductor when you exit, although some people give the conductor money while the vehicle is moving so that he can make change ahead of time. The normal fare is UGX5,000 per person for a trip all the way into Kampala. There is another option of more organised Matatus called Fly Express. These are quicker, cleaner, and don't make many stops on the way to seek passengers. They have a standard fare regardless of how short your journey is from the boarding area. When a passenger gets off mid-way the journey, they don't look for other passengers to fill the empty seat. They are faster whether from Kampala or Entebbe. Their stage in Kampala is on Nasser Road opposite the railway station entrance, near the drivers' licencing office headquarters. Going with a matatu is generally cheap, safe, slow and nice. Ugandans are often happy to start up a conversation or help you out, and if the conductor tries to overcharge you or make you take an inefficient route, passengers are likely to point that out to you and scold him. People also complain if a driver takes too long to wait for passengers or drives recklessly and will even collectively quit the matatu in protest if a driver drives badly. ===By special hire=== If you aren't up for the thrill of the bodas and don't have time for a matatu, then saloon car taxis - also called special hires - are readily available near the matatu park. Very few taxis have meters, but most have not. Be sure to agree on the fare before you get in the car or you may be in for a nasty shock. Don't be afraid to [[haggle]] either; most destinations within Entebbe can be reached for USh15,000 or 20,000. Uber, Safe Car, Faras, are now accessible with access to the internet, you can create an account. It is easier if you have a Ugandan number. A Ugandan with any of the apps can also help you to book one. These are metered and the app gives you the price estimate for the intended destination. ==See== [[File:Grey Crowned Crane in Uganda sitting.jpg|thumb|Sitting Grey Crowned Crane (''Balearica regulorum'') at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre]] [[File:Entebbe Botanical Gardens 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe Botanical Gardens]] *{{see | name=Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre | alt=(UWEC) Entebbe's Zoo | url=http://uwec.ug/ | email=info@uwec.ug | address= | lat=0.0533 | long=32.4804 | directions=downhill into Lugard Ave and then continue downhill until it becomes Johnston Rd. Keep right at the unmapped fork in the road, continue for another 400m and the entrance is then well-signed on your right | phone=+256 414 320 520 | tollfree= | fax=+256 414 320 073 | hours=Daily 08:30-18:30 | price= | image=African Lion Resting at the Entebbe Zoo in Uganda.jpg | lastedit=2014-05-01 | content=If you don't have a safari planned, this might be your opportunity to catch a glimpse of Africa's wildlife. It's no Singapore Zoo but, unlike many third world offerings, this is not a depressing place. There are good play facilities for children and the aviaries are especially interesting with weaver birds, shoebills and fish eagles. There's a medium-size collection of wildlife saved from captivity, including lions, rhinos, zebras, crocodiles, giraffes, hyenas, chimpanzee and others. All animals (apart from the snakes and crocodiles) are held in large, natural-like areas that gives a nice semi-authentic feeling. The trees and lianas are magnificent and you can understand why various 'Tarzan-type" movies were filmed here. Admission for foreign adults/children is US$15/10; Uganda resident foreigners USh&nbsp;20,000/10,000; Ugandans USh&nbsp;10,000/5,000 and you end up with 1.5-2 hours of fun. Opens daily at 08:30 and you may want to come early before the animals go hiding in the shade from the midday's sun.<br />There is also accommodation inside the centre so you could stay the night in a Banda (''en suite'' circular hut with a thatched roof & fly-screened windows) next door to the (very quiet) giraffes, elands and impala for US$40/60 single/double or stay in some serviced flats next to noisier animals for US$50/70 single/double. There is also dormitory accommodation available for USh&nbsp;30,000 and camping is even cheaper. }} * {{see | name=Entebbe Botanical Gardens | alt=National Botanical Gardens | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.062011 | long=32.479274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6971106 | lastedit=2016-07-11 | content=The gardens are not spectacular but birdwatchers and botanist will find it interesting. The gardens host stands of large trees in a park like setting, a supposed filming site of a "Tarzan" movie, a troop of vervet and colobus monkeys, along with many kinds of birds. }} ==Do== [[File:Scene in Fishing Village along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|Shore of Lake Victoria]] * Boat trips on Lake Victoria. These include fishing trips and a visit to see the chimpanzees on Ngamba island. Companies offering such trips include '''[http://www.wildfrontiers.co.ug Wild Frontiers]'''. * {{do | name=Aero Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0379 | long=32.4601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Ush 5000 | image=Aero Beach Boeing 707 MTI-1.jpg | lastedit=2025-12-27 | content=Entebbe's beach (Aero Beach) also features some plane wrecks that depending on your preferences may be plain ugly or interesting to explore. }} * {{do | name=Entebbe Golf Club | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Entebbegolfclub/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=0.0535 | long=32.4709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USh&nbsp;70,000 for a round | lastedit=2016-07-12 | content=Play golf at the local 18-hole golf course. }} ==Buy== [[File:Street Life (18082091608).jpg|thumb|Street life in Entebbe]] *{{buy | name=Cobblers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05665 | long=32.46134 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Dawn to dusk | price= | content=This tiny godown or sari-sari type kiosk not only repairs suitcases, zips, footwear and other leather goods but also will attempt to rescue the rollers on your case. The owner is honest, although his English limited but there are lots of bystanders glad to help. Next door but one is a photographic studio for passport size photos for visas, etc.}} *{{buy | name=Pearl Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05448 | long=32.46113 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=AmEx, Visa & MasterCards accepted with 5% surcharge. | content=Supermarket on the ground floor with a well stocked hardware and sundries emporium on the first floor.}} * {{buy | name=Stanbic Bank | alt= | url=http://www.stanbicbank.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat=0.0607 | long=32.4715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24-hour ATM | price=has an ATM fee | lastedit=2015-06-05 | content=Has a Visa/MasterCard ATM. Also has an ATM at Entebbe airport. }} *{{buy | name=Street Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0572 | long=32.4604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily, dawn to dusk | price= | content=}} *{{buy | name=Victoria Shopping Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.0672 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 791 252 875 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2026-05-31| content=Air conditioning is not really necessary for most people in this part of Uganda and there are now some tenants in this mall which opened in 2014 that include fashion shops, an optician, 3 banks, Western Union agents, a ''Le P'tit Quebec'' offering 12 types of panini for USh&nbsp;15,000 and Yummy Yoghurt selling 100 g of frozen yoghurt for USh&nbsp;5,500. There is a KFC, clean toilets, and a large Carrefour Hypermarket, a UAE based franchise by Majid Al Futtaim, Middle East restaurant, Cafe Javas, a Ugandan-owned eatery with branches in Uganda's main Cities like Kampala and Mbarara, LC Waikiki shop, electronic appliances shop, Telecom service centres for Airtel and Mtn. The restaurants and supermarkets accept cash, visa card and mobile money payments. }} *{{buy | name=Metropolitan Forex Bureau | alt= | url= | email= | address=In the Victoria Mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+256 716 226 144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-12 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ecobank | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Portal Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hour | price=No fee | lastedit=2023-01-07 | content=Has a Mastercard/Visa card ATM. }} * {{buy | name=Imperial Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=lugara Aveune | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-04-28 | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Roadside food stand in Entebbe.jpg|thumb|Roadside food stand]] [[File:Can we get some service on table 3?.jpg|thumb|Can we get some service on table 3, please?]] *{{eat | name=4 Points | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.05375 | long=32.45967 | directions=close to the Pearl supermarket | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains USh&nbsp;18,000-26,000; good roti USh&nbsp;2,000 | content=Great Indian food, good atmosphere, cheap beer. Has a bar with a pool table, and expats are welcome. Also does "Chinese" dishes, but not as the nationals of most countries would know them. There's a dance floor and the attached bakery has scrumptious strawberry sorbet imported from Kenya. Attentive and rapid service and candles on the tables after dark. Open to the mosquitoes throughout.}} *{{eat | name=Anna's Corner | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Annas-Corner/1455087274721781 {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=1 Station Rd | lat=0.05794 | long=32.47319 | directions=Across the street from the war monument | phone=+256 773 420 569 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-22:00PM | price= | content=Most of the comfy and romantic seating is outdoors - so watch the weather. There's also an inside coffee shop and they show interesting movies every Friday night and there are Salsa lessons Tuesdays. Full Engkish breakfast USh&nbsp;17,000, Spanish Omelette USh&nbsp;10,000, two pancakes (either lemon and sugar, maple syrup or Nutella) USh&nbsp;8,000. Pizzas and pasta dishes from USh&nbsp;12,000. Daily specials include a free drink of your choice (water, carbonated or beer).<br />There is also a Ugandan [http://annatosicrafts.com/ arts and crafts shop] with an extensive range adjacent.}} *{{eat | name=One9 Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Road (Portal Rd) | lat=0.06434 | long=32.47364 | directions=Beside the mosque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wood fired, clay oven pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating. Slot machines and a pool table.}} *{{eat | name=Goretti's Pizza | url= | email= | address=Lake Victoria | lat=0.0697 | long=32.4820 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Medium sizes from USh&nbsp;17,000, large USh&nbsp;22,000 (May 2014) | content=Lovely little coconut grove on a golden sand, lakeside beach. Service is ''very'' slow, so plan on having a few drinks. Beautiful scenery. Don't go around dusk unless you don't mind being eaten while you eat.}} *{{eat | name=Phaze 3 | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0415 | long=32.4614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Only cash & Visa cards accepted | content=Great deck overlooking the lake. Large enclosed restaurant with an extensive assortment of western and Indian foods. Arguably Entebbe's best food. Try the daily pot pie. Great coffee.}} *{{eat | name=Thammaphon Thai Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2a Manyago Rd | lat=0.0675 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 784 455 999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=Looks like a bit of a dump but the food is authentically good.}} *Casual diners can also book at the '''Boma'''; see [[#Splurge|below]] ==Drink== * {{drink | name=4 Turkeys Pub| alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.06128 | long=32.47193 | directions=almost opposite the Water & Sewage Corporation | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-2AM or when last customer staggers home | price= | content=Heineken & Guinness served and has a half sized billiard table. Also serves typical British pub grub.}} *{{drink | name=Red Rooster Sports Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4662 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the ''Oasis''. Popular with UN staff and has both three pool tables and a watchtower in one corner with armed guard.}} *See also listing for ''4 Points'' [[#Eat|above]]. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|under&nbsp;USD50|USD50-100|over&nbsp;USD100}} Partly because of the increasing number of UN and NGO visitors passing through, there is a lot of accommodation available, particularly in the mid-range section. Much of it is distinctly over-priced and some have got shabby and dilapidated rather quickly when (often absent) owners either lost interest or failed to generate the profits they expected. Mattresses and bedding are usually clean, but rooms are rarely fastidiously cleaned even when some outrageous prices are charged. ===Budget=== *Dormitory accommodation & camping is also available at "'''the Zoo'''" See the listing for the [[#See|Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre above]] *{{sleep | name=Entebbe Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.entebbebackpackers.com/ | email=stay@entebbebackpackers.com | address=33/35 Church Rd | lat=0.0501 | long=32.4649 | directions=700 m from the Entebbe/Kampala road | phone=+256 414 320 432 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Private rooms USh&nbsp;25,000-80,000; dorm beds USh&nbsp;18,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000 (own tent) USh&nbsp;15,000 (their tent) without breakfast | content=Free Wi-Fi. Large clean garden, and has its own standby generator for use during the frequent power outages. Less than 6 km from the Entebbe airport. }} *{{sleep | name=Green Valley Guest House & Backpackers | alt= | url=http://greenvalleyentebbe.com | email=info@greenvalleyentebbe.com | address=15 Mugula Rd | lat=0.04958 | long=32.46082 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 212 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price= | content=Large and well-kept walled gardens in a quiet residential part of town make this a peaceful and secure budget option. ''En suite'': single US$40, double/twin US$50, family US$70; shared ablutions: single US$20, double US$25; dorm: 4 bedded US$12 pp, 6 bedded US$8 pp; camping: US$5-8 pp. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV. }} *{{sleep | name=Shade Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 Kiwafu Close | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4595 | directions=Opposite the exit of the bus and taxi park | phone=+256 414 321 715 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Gruby, dilapidated, single storey courtyard reminiscent of a tiny stableyard just opposite the Matatu (minibus) station so noisy and dusty. Rooms are small, depressing and fly-blown with shared ablutions that are not quite as bad as the general ambience might lead you to expect. No security whatever, but Entebbe is a relatively honest place so this might not worry you as much as if it were in Kampala. Perhaps the most unusual feature is their pricing structure: a room for two people with 2 twin (beds costs USh&nbsp;25,000 while one double bed costs USh&nbsp;27,000. The more hygienically sensitive may prefer to camp in one of the more leafy suburban establishments for a few thousand shillings less.}} *{{sleep | name=Skyway Hotel | alt= | url=http://skywayhotel.co.ug | email=info@skywayhotel.co.ug | address=7 Mugula Rd | lat=0.0473 | long=32.4605 | directions= | phone=+256 700 951 315 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 is strictly enforced | price=Single USh&nbsp;67,000, double USh&nbsp;85,000, dorm USh&nbsp;37,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000-13,000 | content=You'll probably think you're at the wrong place when you arrive and see the red tiled roof, immaculately shaved lawn and smartly clipped box hedge. Once you go inside, it's clear that this place doesn't see too many big-spenders. The reinforced concrete construction with internal courtyard keeps the public areas cool but make sure there is a fan in your rather dilapidated but not too unsanitary room. Like most tourist offerings in Entebbe, there's a 24/7 armed guard and a high wall. There is a standby generator. Two channels of centrally-selected satellite TV are available in most of the rooms and almost all have an en suite shower, wash hand basin and WC. Make sure you ask for a mosquito net since most of the room windows are not screened. Intermittent Wi-Fi via Orange cellular ISP and a meagre breakfast is included in their tariff. The 8 bunk dormitory on the first floor is a light and airy room with windows (without net screening) opening on to a mature shade tree. The large bathroom for this dorm actually has a hip bath and hot water and each bunk has individual mosquito nets. Popular with those few UN staff that have to pay for their own accommodation. Main business is budget safaris. ''Room tip'': Room 7 on the second floor is larger and quieter than most, is fairly effectively mosquito screened (May 2014) and has views from 2 windows in two walls set at right angles. Camping US$4/5 Dorm $17. }} *{{sleep | name=Thames Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thameshotelentebbe.com/ | email=info@thameshotelentebbe.com | address=17 Mile Entebbe Road | lat=0.102284 | long=32.507152 | directions=Off Mpala Trading Centre | phone=+256 702 358 534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$50, double room at $75, twin room at $85 | lastedit= | content=Free Wi-Fi, free airport transfer, free breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=City Park Motel | alt=Oceanic House | url= | email=rogmuyingo@yahoo.com | address=Portal Road plot 14 | lat= | long= | directions=next to Bus Park close to Victoria Mall | phone=+256 703200374 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=any time | checkout=flexible | price=US$36 | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=12-bed room guest wing, clean rooms with a satelite TV, all rooms have private shower and toilet. }} * {{sleep | name=Gorilla African Guest House | alt= | url=https://housegorillaafricanentebbe.ug-com.com/ | email=info@gorillaafricasafaris.com | address=14 Jinja Road | lat=0.06986 | long=32.45665 | directions= in the Kiwafu Ward neighborhood | phone=+256781516422 | tollfree= | checkin=Any time | checkout=10AM | price=US$ 30 to US$ 60 | lastedit=2025-11-06 | content=Budget-friendly guesthouse with mango trees on the lawn, colorful gardens, 20+ en-suite rooms (single, double, twin, triple, deluxe) with mosquito nets, wardrobes, desks, and garden views. Private bathrooms include hot-water baths/showers and free toiletries. Free high-speed WiFi (strongest in public areas), free secure parking, and 24-hour front-desk service. On-site restaurant and bar under the mango tree. Breakfast is complimentary: continental, halal, or vegetarian. Children’s playground, bike hire, spa treatments (massage, manicure/pedicure), room service, and paid airport shuttle. 4×4 car hire available on-site for day trips. }} ===Mid-range=== {| class="pp_infobox" style="float:right; clear:right; margin-left: 1em; width:96%;" cellpadding=8 cellspacing=1 border=0 |align=left width=100% style="background-color:#fec; color: black; font-size:106%; border:1px solid #dca; border-radius: 0.5em; padding-left: 0.5em; padding-right: 0.5em"|In June 2014, reports stated the '''7Seasons Hotel''', a prominent, 4-storey building near Entebbe Airport, was using locked glass-panelled fire exit doors on each floor where the mortice locks have no interior handle or "crash bar" for occupants to open the locked doors and flee in the event of fire or other emergency. For safety's sake, before checking into any hotel, verify the availability of working emergency exits. |} [[File:United Nations Vehicle - Outside Imperial Beach Hotel - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|United Nations vehicle outside the distinctive front of the "Blue Whale" - the Imperial Beach Hotel.]] *{{sleep | name= 7Seasons Hotel | alt= | url= | email=reservation@hotelsevenseasons.com | address= | lat=0.0541 | long=32.4600 | directions= | phone=+256 312 516 907 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single US$80, double US$100, twin US$120 ''en suite'' including breakfast & airport transfer. Visa & MasterCard accepted | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | content=4-storey ferro-concrete hotel has 37 Queen-bedded rooms, 5 twin-bedded rooms & 1 family room being renovated. All rooms have individual air-conditioning and well screened sliding windows. Soft top, orthopaedic mattresses are particularly good quality and comfortable. Queen-bedded rooms have hip baths, wash hand basins and WC; the twin-bedded rooms are slightly larger and the bath is swapped out for a modern shower cubicle. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV with 4 channels available including CCTV4 and Al Jazeera. }} *{{sleep | name=Bethany House | url= | email=bethanyhouseuganda@gmail.com | address=30A Lugard Ave | lat=0.0558 | long=32.4789 | directions= | phone=+256 772 438 182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single US$40, double US$60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Founded as a retreat centre and hygienic, tranquil base for visiting Roman Catholic clergy and missionaries in 2007, Theresa keeps everything spotless and homely. Rooms are in villas separate from the main house at the bottom of the well-kept garden and have a double bed and a single bed, both with mosquito nets, although all the windows are also properly screened. Shower room has a flush WC and is en suite. The ceilings are high and have a fan. There is also a tiny food preparation area with running water and a sink but no fridge or cooking facilities in one corner of the room. If you e-mail, a reliable meet and greet service can be arranged from the airport for US$10. The library in the main house has an interesting selection, not all of them ecclesiastical, but there is no internet; Theresa usually answer emails promptly.}} *{{sleep | name=Newhaven Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.newhavenuganda.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@newhavenuganda.com | address=Plot 16, Gowers Rd (now re-named to Julia Sebutinde Road) | lat=0.0509 | long=32.4642 | directions= | phone=+256 772 586 710 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=11:00 | price=Double US$50, single US$40 en suite including breakfast | content=Ten Queen-bedded rooms in the family compound of retired local civil servants means that you are assured of all the local insider tips. Peace of mind comes from knowing that you are looked after by the family's personal household. Bedrooms and shower rooms are tiled and comfortably furnished; mosquito netting is unusually comprehensive. There is a relaxing garden with mango, orange, paw-paw, guava, avocado and tangerine trees and the pineapple served at your breakfast will probably have only had to travel 20 m. The view from both the main house and the front garden over the lush suburban gardens of Bugonga as the sun sets over Lake Victoria makes a fine coda to your day. Free Wi-Fi. Credit cards not accepted. Airport meet and greet service is US$10.}} *{{sleep | name=Rosemary Courts | alt= | url= | email=rosemarycourts14@gmail.com | address=101 Circular Road | lat=0.0423 | long=32.4626 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=10:30 | price= | content=Opened in Jan 2014 with 6 tastefully and comprehensively furnished double rooms and 2 family rooms each with modern fitted kitchen and air-con. 25m swimming pool with an attractive, rainbow opalescent tiled bottom will open in Jul 2014. Authentic and hygienic fruit juices and smoothies in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Kampala trained chef specializes in Italian cuisine and there is a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi (provided by a cellular link, so rather intermittent like most of Uganda). Lush garden has mature shade trees and relatively quick beverage and cake service for Uganda. Fully tiled and luxuriously equipped en suite doubles with bath from US$89 (single occupancy US$79) including à la carte cooked breakfast, with kitchenette US$119.}} * {{sleep | name=Sunset Entebbe | alt= | url=http://www.sunsetentebbe.com | email=Enquiries@Sunsetentebbe.com | address=25 Church Road, Bugonga | lat=0.0513 | long=32.4653 | directions= | phone=+256 414 323 502 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Single from US$40, double/twin US$50, triple US$80 | content=Relatively clean single-storey buildings in a tranquil setting with 5 rooms in the main building and another 4 in outbuildings, some with their own patio. All rooms have en suite showers, wash hand basins & WCs but maintenance is haphazard and most shower room windows are unscreened allowing mosquitoes to enter via the ill fitting adjoining door to the bedroom. A meagre breakfast and intermittent Wi-Fi is included in their tariffs. Centrally controlled satellite TV with two channels available at any one time from a larger selection. Airport transfer on arrival or leaving free of charge one way. Otherwise, it's arranged for US$10 per room. If you stay more than one night, airport transfer's free both ways. Negotiate rates for longer stays.}} ===Splurge=== [[File:Urocolius macrourus-20090110B.jpg|thumb|Partly because of the surrounding suburban gardens, partly because of the relative proximity of Lake Victoria and partly due to the Boma's bird baths and feeding stations, you might want to bring a long lens camera and binoculars...]] *{{sleep | name=Boma Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.boma.co.ug | email=boma@infocom.co.ug | address=Julia Ssebutinde Rd | lat=0.0522 | long=32.4644 | directions=In May 2014, road was still signed as "Gower Rd" | phone=+256 772 467 929 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 or earlier depending on occupancy | checkout=11:00 | price=En suite single USD120, double/twin US$140, triple US$180 (one budget room with pvt shower room & WC opposite US$90/110 single/double) incl VAT and cooked full English breakfast pool use & airport transfers. €, GBP, UGX, USD (bills later than 2005) cash only | content=Colonial homestead set in extensive and lush gardens with abundant bird life, this boutique hotel has attentive, friendly and helpful staff looking after its 16 rooms. There is a large and comfortable guest lounge and an adjoining games room with guest computers and scanner. Printing a boarding pass is free, other printing & photocopying for USh&nbsp;500 per page. All bedrooms & ablutions are effectively fly-screened and have digital safe, TV with 7 individually controlled satellite channels including Al Jazeera, BBC World News, CNN, Fox & M-NET movie channels, desk & chair and an outside patio well equipped with electrical outlets. Rooms 1 & 2 have hip baths. There is both a standby generator & lavish provision of lead acid, battery-backed inverters. Each accommodation building has solar powered water heating with a good head of water. Extraction fans are wind powered and mineral water is available from water coolers and jugs in each bedroom. Bird tables and baths are well maintained. The children's sandpit has shade umbrella, swings, slides, toys, toy-car & a pirate castle for climbing. All interior areas, bedrooms, restaurants and the pool area are smoke-free. Reliable and fast Wi-Fi provisioned by Infocom UG.<br />There is an intimate '''restaurant''' adjacent to the sparkling, small pool where breakfast, lunch from noon & dinner is served. Room service is 24/7. Pan-fried tilapia was USh&nbsp;28,000 (May 2014) and served with some of the nicest boiled potatoes in Uganda (as might be expected from an Irish-owned establishment), three different vegetables and fragrant, rosemary bread. Lemon meringue pie with home-made ice cream was USh&nbsp;X15,000. There is a separate patio restaurant adjacent to the reception area for non-house guests to be entertained and served.<br /> }} [[File:Marabou Stork 001.jpg|thumb|Increasingly, marabou storks have become dependent on human garbage. Marabous conditioned to eating from human sources have been known to lash out when refused food.]] *{{sleep | name=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ImperialBotanicalBeachHotel.html | email=imperialhotels@hoteleq.com | address= | lat=0.0578 | long=32.4788 | directions=middle of Lugard Avenue | phone=+256 414 311 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | price=Around US$110. Prices quoted on the website range from US$120 to $170 (without 18% VAT) but the room quality certainly does not justify such prices | image=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel Entrance.jpg | content=A large hotel with 229 rooms on land allegedly originally grabbed from the Botanical Gardens by someone with political clout; perhaps appropriately, spectacularly ugly and menacing looking marabou storks up to 5 feet tall and with wingspans of more than 10 feet across now regularly prowl the car park. Mainly used for conferences and functions and there are many large meeting rooms dotted around the grounds. Can get rather depressing when no meetings are in progress as it is very quiet and the service is somewhat lacking. The "beach" is very small and swimming is forbidden but, in compensation, there is an enormous swimming pool. Bill Clinton stayed here, and you can stay in his suite for a nightly rate of US$600 according to the web site. Ordinary rooms are of a good three-star standard but you may need to call maintenance once or twice. }} * {{sleep | name=Imperial Resort Beach Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q6006841| lastedit=2021-09-19 | content=You'll either loathe or love this massive and architecturally distinctive building very different in scale and style to the other buildings in Entebbe. Inside, there is a large atrium with glass fronted lifts at each end. Like most of Uganda, service is slow, and rather hit and miss. Its 181 rooms spread over four floors are large and furnished in an Arab potentate style with good views over Lake Victoria and the extensive grounds but have poorly functioning, central air-conditioning. If you open the windows that have no screens to cool off, the lakeside location means your room will then quickly become an entomologist's delight after dark. Business people will appreciate the Ziba conference centre with its 1000 seat capacity equipped with six hi-tech screens descending from every corner of the ceiling, with a follow-on camera and a cordless digital sound system remotely controlled. There's a simultaneous translation system. In addition to the Ziba are nine other conference halls. There's also an amphitheatre. However, first impressions of the loose guard rail in the lift and dribbling shower in the changing rooms rather set the tone. Try your [[Bargaining|haggling]] skills and you may end up with a bargain in this often empty hotel. }} ==Stay safe== Compared to other places in Uganda, Entebbe is safe and clean. One major risk are the [[#By_boda-boda|boda-bodas]], both for riders and other traffic including pedestrians. <!--per the lead section & get around--> ==Cope== *{{listing | name=Library | alt=Entebbe Municipal Public Library | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05995 | long=32.47308 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{listing | name=Post Office | alt=Posta Uganda | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05984 | long=32.47378 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} ==Go next== * Uganda's capital [[Kampala]] is 35 km to the north, and can be reached by bus, taxi or shared taxi. Entebbe is located on a peninsula with the largest road going up to Kampala, and as mentioned above overland travel to anywhere will usually involve going to Kampala first. * The island of [[Ssese Islands|Buggala]] on Lake Victoria is a popular weekend beach destination for locals. There's a daily ferry from {{Marker|type=go|lat=0.0805 | long=32.4492 |name=Nakiwogo}}, about 4 km northwest of central Entebbe. {{geo|0.050|32.460}} {{IsPartOf|Central Uganda}} {{guidecity}} lyaqufo7o9dcqstawpixd1x2qhqut7o 5289187 5289185 2026-06-07T19:09:57Z Rooth N 2415839 5289187 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Entebbe Banner.jpg|caption=Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) in Entebbe Botanical Gardens|otbp=yes}} '''Entebbe''' is a pleasant town built on the shores of Lake Victoria in [[Uganda]]. Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala if you're flying into or out of Uganda, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere. ==Understand== [[File:Entebbe Aerial view.jpg|thumbnail|Aerial view of Entebbe and its airport]] Entebbe hosts '''Uganda's international airport'''. The drive from [[Kampala]] is about an hour in light traffic, and more than two hours when it is heavy. The United Nations increasingly use a heavily guarded airport compound at Entebbe as a depot and staging area for their heavy equipment and vehicles that are used in peacekeeping missions in the region of Central Africa. They have their own immigration and customs procedures and a heavy lift capability using Antonovs. Entebbe is perhaps most famous for an Israeli commando raid on 4 July 1976, when over one hundred mainly Jewish hostages held on a hijacked Air France plane were rescued. The rescue was complicated by the fact that Uganda's president at the time, Idi Amin, was supporting the hijackers. Over 40 Ugandan troops were killed by the Israelis during the rescue. Being part of central Uganda, Luganda is the dominant local language spoken, although other languages are spoken too. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Entebbe |18.0 |26.3 |86.7 |18.3 |27.3 |84.4 |18.5 |26.7 |184.5 |18.4 |26.0 |264.4 |18.0 |25.4 |253.8 |17.8 |25.2 |116.2 |17.2 |25.3 |72.1 |17.4 |25.9 |77.8 |17.4 |26.5 |79.0 |17.7 |26.5 |127.6 |17.9 |26.0 |171.7 |17.8 |26.5 |120.6 |float=right |clear=right | description = Source: [[:w:Entebbe#Climate|Wikipedia]] }} For a town pretty well slap bang on the equator, Entebbe is a few degrees cooler than you might expect because of its elevation. Instead of the day-time temperatures hovering around 32°C as residents of [[Guayaquil]], [[Cayenne]], [[Singapore]] or [[Pontianak]], [[Indonesia]] might expect, maximums are usually closer to 26°C or 27°C. However, humidity is consistently high. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Entebbe Airport.JPG|thumb|Entebbe International Airport]] [[File:Struggle is the Real Meaning of Life - Slogan on Boat along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|"Struggle is the real meaning of life, Victory and Defeat are in the hands of God" - painted on a boat moored on the shore of Lake Victoria, Entebbe.]] {{go | name=Entebbe International Airport | alt={{IATA|EBB}} | url=https://caa.go.ug/entebbe-international-airport/ | email=aviation@caa.co.ug | address= | lat=0.044722 | long=32.443056 | directions= | phone=+256-312-352-000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Entebbe International Airport | image=Entebbe Airport.JPG | wikidata=Q586065 | lastedit=2023-07-20 | content=This airport is Uganda's sole air gateway and, as such, is served by several African and international airlines.<br /><br />As of April 2017 there are flights from [[Addis Ababa]], [[Juba]] and [[Kigali]] with '''Ethiopian airlines''', from [[Cairo]] with '''Egyptair''', from [[Dubai]] with '''Emirates''', from [[Doha]] with '''Qatar Airways''', from [[Istanbul]] with '''Turkish airlines''', from [[Johannesburg]] with '''South African Airways''', from Kigali, Juba and [[Nairobi]] with '''Rwandair''', from [[Dar es Salaam]] with '''Precision Air''', from Dubai with '''Flydubai''', from [[Brussels]] with '''Brussels Airlines''', from [[Amsterdam]] with '''KLM'''. '''Kenya Airways''' flies in four times a day from Nairobi. '''Fly-Sax airlines''' has flights from Nairobi. '''Jambojet''' flies twice a day from Nairobi. }} As of 2025, '''Uganda Airlines''' has direct flights from Entebbe to London, three times a week. You can check the airline schedules on their website at [https://www.ugandairlines.com/ Uganda Airlines]. The airport as of 2026 is undergoing final states of renovation that started a few years ago. There is a collection of ATMs in the building, notably ABSA and Stanbic, which accept different VISA cards. There are about 10 forex bureaus, so changing one's currency can be done right at the airport. There are about 3 restaurants and 5 cafés, and a small collection of souvenirs shops, about 8. The Karibuni lounge is open to mainly business and first-class passengers, as well as other selections of people like Star Alliance Gold frequent flyer members. It can be accessed for a fee of 50$ as of 2026. It has decent coffee and drinks, internet terminals, and a pool table. Taxis are abundant in the parking lot outside the terminal. Security keeps all vehicles away from the terminal proper, so when departing you have to walk from the parking lot up the upper roadway to departures. Officially you can't enter the terminal from ground level (arrivals). However, if you ask the guard nicely he will let you use the single lift rather than haul your baggage up the concrete external stairs. Taxis can't drop you at departures. There are numerous porters to help you with this trek. [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] ===By road=== To get to Entebbe from the rest of Uganda will usually involve passing through Kampala. Small minibuses ("taxis" in Ugandan English or ''Matatus'' in Swahili, usually 14 seaters) go to Entebbe from Kampala all the time. There are designated stages in the taxi parks in town, notably old park, (known in Luganda as Park ''Enkadde''), Gwanda taxi park, which have signs for different stage destinations. You can always ask a driver to direct you to the Entebbe stage. (Ez'entebbe) The journey takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, much quicker when you avoid Kampala's chaotic rush hours. You can get off wherever you want en route, but if you ride to the bitter end, your journey will terminate at the {{marker|type=listing|name=Matatu park|lat=0.0566|long=32.4597}} in Entebbe, in a place called Kitooro.(the K is pronounced as ''ch'') ===To and from the airport=== A special-hire taxi from the Entebbe airport to Entebbe town cost USh&nbsp;15,000, or you can walk to the airport gate 500 m and get a Boda-boda motorbike taxi to Entebbe town for USh&nbsp;5000. ==Get around== {{mapframe|0.059|32.466|zoom=12|layer=W}} There are three types of public transport: boda-bodas, matatu and special hires. ===By boda-boda=== [[File:Two men on boda-boda.JPG|thumb|Boda-boda with, rather unusually, a helmeted pilot - no helmet is provided for his fearless fare, of course...]] [[File:Entebbe Street 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe street scene]] The fastest and most dangerous method is the boda-boda: motorcycles that you see all over town. You won't be in Entebbe long before being propositioned by a boda rider. If you're not interested, a simple 'no' will get them to leave you alone. You can get most anywhere on the back of one for USh&nbsp;2000–5000, but make sure to agree on the fare before the ride begins. Men usually ride facing forward while some women ride side saddle. Boda-bodas can be dangerous as their riders will do whatever it takes to get you to your destination quickly. Many will listen when you request them to ride at a slower speed. Expect to dart in front of and against traffic and even through crowds of pedestrians when necessary. Boda-boda accidents account for most of the hospital visits and traffic fatalities in Entebbe. Boda-bodas got their name from the bicycle taxis that operated at some of the busy border crossing points. Buses had to discharge their passengers at the exit border control, who then had to walk to the entry border control. The distance across no man's land at some borders can be considerable. Hence the bicycle taxis would cry "boda-boda" (a corruption of the English "border to border") to the weary travellers. These bicycle taxis can still be found in most smaller Ugandan towns; however, in Entebbe, they have been replaced by motorcycles. As boda-boda collisions are one of the most common medical concerns in Uganda, hiring a taxi from a trusted source (decent hotel, friend, or colleague recommendation) may be wiser. ===By matatu=== Matatus are a series of licensed minibus taxis that follow relatively pre-set routes all over town (and many other parts of the country). It might be a bit confusing in the beginning how to use the matatus to efficiently get where you want to go, but it's really not so difficult. Their routes usually go between the matatu park at the back of the 7Seasons Hotel and Kampala (or, more rarely, some suburb of Entebbe). Matatus will stand in the park until they are full, something that normally takes less than 15 minutes, but can take over half an hour (or even over one hour late at night or on Sundays). Matatus that leave the area around the park are hence full, which makes it difficult to hop on a matatu at other places in the town centre. Unless you're very lucky, you'll have to go to where the matatus start in order to leave the town centre. Each matatu has a driver and a conductor who opens the sliding door, takes fares and yells the destination. Don't be frightened if you can't understand what they're saying. Ask one of them for your destination and you'll be told yes or no. When you get in, expect to be squeezed. Each vehicle is licensed to carry 14 people, but they will pack in as many as will fit (and their belongings). If you don't like this, it's a good idea to sit in the back of the vehicle, since usually the squeezing is limited to the first 2 rows or, alternatively, pay double for the whole of the front seat next to the driver. Once the matatu starts moving people can get off at any time. When you reach your destination, tell your conductor "Stage" and they will stop the van. Whenever a matatu has empty space the driver will go slowly and honk repeatedly. If you want to get on, just make some gesture and it will slow further down and shout out the destination, just shout your destination as response and they will pick you up if it's along the way. There are often also a number of further staging points along the way where the driver will again stop and wait until they can fill the vehicle. This can take a few seconds or several minutes; just be patient. In some cases, drivers won't take you if you only go relatively short distances, since that will mean they'll risk losing money if they can't fill your place quickly once you're dropped. You pay the conductor when you exit, although some people give the conductor money while the vehicle is moving so that he can make change ahead of time. The normal fare is UGX5,000 per person for a trip all the way into Kampala. There is another option of more organised Matatus called Fly Express. These are quicker, cleaner, and don't make many stops on the way to seek passengers. They have a standard fare regardless of how short your journey is from the boarding area. When a passenger gets off mid-way the journey, they don't look for other passengers to fill the empty seat. They are faster whether from Kampala or Entebbe. Their stage in Kampala is on Nasser Road opposite the railway station entrance, near the drivers' licencing office headquarters. Going with a matatu is generally cheap, safe, slow and nice. Ugandans are often happy to start up a conversation or help you out, and if the conductor tries to overcharge you or make you take an inefficient route, passengers are likely to point that out to you and scold him. People also complain if a driver takes too long to wait for passengers or drives recklessly and will even collectively quit the matatu in protest if a driver drives badly. ===By special hire=== If you aren't up for the thrill of the bodas and don't have time for a matatu, then saloon car taxis - also called special hires - are readily available near the matatu park. Very few taxis have meters, but most have not. Be sure to agree on the fare before you get in the car or you may be in for a nasty shock. Don't be afraid to [[haggle]] either; most destinations within Entebbe can be reached for USh15,000 or 20,000. Uber, Safe Car, Faras, are now accessible with access to the internet, you can create an account. It is easier if you have a Ugandan number. A Ugandan with any of the apps can also help you to book one. These are metered and the app gives you the price estimate for the intended destination. ==See== [[File:Grey Crowned Crane in Uganda sitting.jpg|thumb|Sitting Grey Crowned Crane (''Balearica regulorum'') at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre]] [[File:Entebbe Botanical Gardens 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe Botanical Gardens]] *{{see | name=Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre | alt=(UWEC) Entebbe's Zoo | url=http://uwec.ug/ | email=info@uwec.ug | address= | lat=0.0533 | long=32.4804 | directions=downhill into Lugard Ave and then continue downhill until it becomes Johnston Rd. Keep right at the unmapped fork in the road, continue for another 400m and the entrance is then well-signed on your right | phone=+256 414 320 520 | tollfree= | fax=+256 414 320 073 | hours=Daily 08:30-18:30 | price= | image=African Lion Resting at the Entebbe Zoo in Uganda.jpg | lastedit=2014-05-01 | content=If you don't have a safari planned, this might be your opportunity to catch a glimpse of Africa's wildlife. It's no Singapore Zoo but, unlike many third world offerings, this is not a depressing place. There are good play facilities for children and the aviaries are especially interesting with weaver birds, shoebills and fish eagles. There's a medium-size collection of wildlife saved from captivity, including lions, rhinos, zebras, crocodiles, giraffes, hyenas, chimpanzee and others. All animals (apart from the snakes and crocodiles) are held in large, natural-like areas that gives a nice semi-authentic feeling. The trees and lianas are magnificent and you can understand why various 'Tarzan-type" movies were filmed here. Admission for foreign adults/children is US$15/10; Uganda resident foreigners USh&nbsp;20,000/10,000; Ugandans USh&nbsp;10,000/5,000 and you end up with 1.5-2 hours of fun. Opens daily at 08:30 and you may want to come early before the animals go hiding in the shade from the midday's sun.<br />There is also accommodation inside the centre so you could stay the night in a Banda (''en suite'' circular hut with a thatched roof & fly-screened windows) next door to the (very quiet) giraffes, elands and impala for US$40/60 single/double or stay in some serviced flats next to noisier animals for US$50/70 single/double. There is also dormitory accommodation available for USh&nbsp;30,000 and camping is even cheaper. }} * {{see | name=Entebbe Botanical Gardens | alt=National Botanical Gardens | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.062011 | long=32.479274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6971106 | lastedit=2016-07-11 | content=The gardens are not spectacular but birdwatchers and botanist will find it interesting. The gardens host stands of large trees in a park like setting, a supposed filming site of a "Tarzan" movie, a troop of vervet and colobus monkeys, along with many kinds of birds. }} ==Do== [[File:Scene in Fishing Village along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|Shore of Lake Victoria]] * Boat trips on Lake Victoria. These include fishing trips and a visit to see the chimpanzees on Ngamba island. Companies offering such trips include '''[http://www.wildfrontiers.co.ug Wild Frontiers]'''. * {{do | name=Aero Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0379 | long=32.4601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Ush 5000 | image=Aero Beach Boeing 707 MTI-1.jpg | lastedit=2025-12-27 | content=Entebbe's beach (Aero Beach) also features some plane wrecks that depending on your preferences may be plain ugly or interesting to explore. }} * {{do | name=Entebbe Golf Club | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Entebbegolfclub/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=0.0535 | long=32.4709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USh&nbsp;70,000 for a round | lastedit=2016-07-12 | content=Play golf at the local 18-hole golf course. }} ==Buy== [[File:Street Life (18082091608).jpg|thumb|Street life in Entebbe]] *{{buy | name=Cobblers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05665 | long=32.46134 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Dawn to dusk | price= | content=This tiny godown or sari-sari type kiosk not only repairs suitcases, zips, footwear and other leather goods but also will attempt to rescue the rollers on your case. The owner is honest, although his English limited but there are lots of bystanders glad to help. Next door but one is a photographic studio for passport size photos for visas, etc.}} *{{buy | name=Pearl Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05448 | long=32.46113 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=AmEx, Visa & MasterCards accepted with 5% surcharge. | content=Supermarket on the ground floor with a well stocked hardware and sundries emporium on the first floor.}} * {{buy | name=Stanbic Bank | alt= | url=http://www.stanbicbank.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat=0.0607 | long=32.4715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24-hour ATM | price=has an ATM fee | lastedit=2015-06-05 | content=Has a Visa/MasterCard ATM. Also has an ATM at Entebbe airport. }} *{{buy | name=Street Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0572 | long=32.4604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily, dawn to dusk | price= | content=}} *{{buy | name=Victoria Shopping Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.0672 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 791 252 875 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2026-05-31| content=Air conditioning is not really necessary for most people in this part of Uganda and there are now some tenants in this mall which opened in 2014 that include fashion shops, an optician, 3 banks, Western Union agents, a ''Le P'tit Quebec'' offering 12 types of panini for USh&nbsp;15,000 and Yummy Yoghurt selling 100 g of frozen yoghurt for USh&nbsp;5,500. There is a KFC, clean toilets, and a large Carrefour Hypermarket, a UAE based franchise by Majid Al Futtaim, Middle East restaurant, Cafe Javas, a Ugandan-owned eatery with branches in Uganda's main Cities like Kampala and Mbarara, LC Waikiki shop, electronic appliances shop, Telecom service centres for Airtel and Mtn. The restaurants and supermarkets accept cash, visa card and mobile money payments. }} *{{buy | name=Metropolitan Forex Bureau | alt= | url= | email= | address=In the Victoria Mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+256 716 226 144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-12 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ecobank | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Portal Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hour | price=No fee | lastedit=2023-01-07 | content=Has a Mastercard/Visa card ATM. }} * {{buy | name=Imperial Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=lugara Aveune | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-04-28 | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Roadside food stand in Entebbe.jpg|thumb|Roadside food stand]] [[File:Can we get some service on table 3?.jpg|thumb|Can we get some service on table 3, please?]] *{{eat | name=4 Points | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.05375 | long=32.45967 | directions=close to the Pearl supermarket | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains USh&nbsp;18,000-26,000; good roti USh&nbsp;2,000 | content=Great Indian food, good atmosphere, cheap beer. Has a bar with a pool table, and expats are welcome. Also does "Chinese" dishes, but not as the nationals of most countries would know them. There's a dance floor and the attached bakery has scrumptious strawberry sorbet imported from Kenya. Attentive and rapid service and candles on the tables after dark. Open to the mosquitoes throughout.}} *{{eat | name=Anna's Corner | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Annas-Corner/1455087274721781 {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=1 Station Rd | lat=0.05794 | long=32.47319 | directions=Across the street from the war monument | phone=+256 773 420 569 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-22:00PM | price= | content=Most of the comfy and romantic seating is outdoors - so watch the weather. There's also an inside coffee shop and they show interesting movies every Friday night and there are Salsa lessons Tuesdays. Full Engkish breakfast USh&nbsp;17,000, Spanish Omelette USh&nbsp;10,000, two pancakes (either lemon and sugar, maple syrup or Nutella) USh&nbsp;8,000. Pizzas and pasta dishes from USh&nbsp;12,000. Daily specials include a free drink of your choice (water, carbonated or beer).<br />There is also a Ugandan [http://annatosicrafts.com/ arts and crafts shop] with an extensive range adjacent.}} *{{eat | name=One9 Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Road (Portal Rd) | lat=0.06434 | long=32.47364 | directions=Beside the mosque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wood fired, clay oven pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating. Slot machines and a pool table.}} *{{eat | name=Goretti's Pizza | url= | email= | address=Lake Victoria | lat=0.0697 | long=32.4820 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Medium sizes from USh&nbsp;17,000, large USh&nbsp;22,000 (May 2014) | content=Lovely little coconut grove on a golden sand, lakeside beach. Service is ''very'' slow, so plan on having a few drinks. Beautiful scenery. Don't go around dusk unless you don't mind being eaten while you eat.}} *{{eat | name=Phaze 3 | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0415 | long=32.4614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Only cash & Visa cards accepted | content=Great deck overlooking the lake. Large enclosed restaurant with an extensive assortment of western and Indian foods. Arguably Entebbe's best food. Try the daily pot pie. Great coffee.}} *{{eat | name=Thammaphon Thai Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2a Manyago Rd | lat=0.0675 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 784 455 999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=Looks like a bit of a dump but the food is authentically good.}} *Casual diners can also book at the '''Boma'''; see [[#Splurge|below]] ==Drink== * {{drink | name=4 Turkeys Pub| alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.06128 | long=32.47193 | directions=almost opposite the Water & Sewage Corporation | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-2AM or when last customer staggers home | price= | content=Heineken & Guinness served and has a half sized billiard table. Also serves typical British pub grub.}} *{{drink | name=Red Rooster Sports Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4662 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the ''Oasis''. Popular with UN staff and has both three pool tables and a watchtower in one corner with armed guard.}} *See also listing for ''4 Points'' [[#Eat|above]]. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|under&nbsp;USD50|USD50-100|over&nbsp;USD100}} Partly because of the increasing number of UN and NGO visitors passing through, there is a lot of accommodation available, particularly in the mid-range section. Much of it is distinctly over-priced and some have got shabby and dilapidated rather quickly when (often absent) owners either lost interest or failed to generate the profits they expected. Mattresses and bedding are usually clean, but rooms are rarely fastidiously cleaned even when some outrageous prices are charged. ===Budget=== *Dormitory accommodation & camping is also available at "'''the Zoo'''" See the listing for the [[#See|Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre above]] *{{sleep | name=Entebbe Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.entebbebackpackers.com/ | email=stay@entebbebackpackers.com | address=33/35 Church Rd | lat=0.0501 | long=32.4649 | directions=700 m from the Entebbe/Kampala road | phone=+256 414 320 432 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Private rooms USh&nbsp;25,000-80,000; dorm beds USh&nbsp;18,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000 (own tent) USh&nbsp;15,000 (their tent) without breakfast | content=Free Wi-Fi. Large clean garden, and has its own standby generator for use during the frequent power outages. Less than 6 km from the Entebbe airport. }} *{{sleep | name=Green Valley Guest House & Backpackers | alt= | url=http://greenvalleyentebbe.com | email=info@greenvalleyentebbe.com | address=15 Mugula Rd | lat=0.04958 | long=32.46082 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 212 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price= | content=Large and well-kept walled gardens in a quiet residential part of town make this a peaceful and secure budget option. ''En suite'': single US$40, double/twin US$50, family US$70; shared ablutions: single US$20, double US$25; dorm: 4 bedded US$12 pp, 6 bedded US$8 pp; camping: US$5-8 pp. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV. }} *{{sleep | name=Shade Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 Kiwafu Close | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4595 | directions=Opposite the exit of the bus and taxi park | phone=+256 414 321 715 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Gruby, dilapidated, single storey courtyard reminiscent of a tiny stableyard just opposite the Matatu (minibus) station so noisy and dusty. Rooms are small, depressing and fly-blown with shared ablutions that are not quite as bad as the general ambience might lead you to expect. No security whatever, but Entebbe is a relatively honest place so this might not worry you as much as if it were in Kampala. Perhaps the most unusual feature is their pricing structure: a room for two people with 2 twin (beds costs USh&nbsp;25,000 while one double bed costs USh&nbsp;27,000. The more hygienically sensitive may prefer to camp in one of the more leafy suburban establishments for a few thousand shillings less.}} *{{sleep | name=Skyway Hotel | alt= | url=http://skywayhotel.co.ug | email=info@skywayhotel.co.ug | address=7 Mugula Rd | lat=0.0473 | long=32.4605 | directions= | phone=+256 700 951 315 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 is strictly enforced | price=Single USh&nbsp;67,000, double USh&nbsp;85,000, dorm USh&nbsp;37,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000-13,000 | content=You'll probably think you're at the wrong place when you arrive and see the red tiled roof, immaculately shaved lawn and smartly clipped box hedge. Once you go inside, it's clear that this place doesn't see too many big-spenders. The reinforced concrete construction with internal courtyard keeps the public areas cool but make sure there is a fan in your rather dilapidated but not too unsanitary room. Like most tourist offerings in Entebbe, there's a 24/7 armed guard and a high wall. There is a standby generator. Two channels of centrally-selected satellite TV are available in most of the rooms and almost all have an en suite shower, wash hand basin and WC. Make sure you ask for a mosquito net since most of the room windows are not screened. Intermittent Wi-Fi via Orange cellular ISP and a meagre breakfast is included in their tariff. The 8 bunk dormitory on the first floor is a light and airy room with windows (without net screening) opening on to a mature shade tree. The large bathroom for this dorm actually has a hip bath and hot water and each bunk has individual mosquito nets. Popular with those few UN staff that have to pay for their own accommodation. Main business is budget safaris. ''Room tip'': Room 7 on the second floor is larger and quieter than most, is fairly effectively mosquito screened (May 2014) and has views from 2 windows in two walls set at right angles. Camping US$4/5 Dorm $17. }} *{{sleep | name=Thames Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thameshotelentebbe.com/ | email=info@thameshotelentebbe.com | address=17 Mile Entebbe Road | lat=0.102284 | long=32.507152 | directions=Off Mpala Trading Centre | phone=+256 702 358 534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$50, double room at $75, twin room at $85 | lastedit= | content=Free Wi-Fi, free airport transfer, free breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=City Park Motel | alt=Oceanic House | url= | email=rogmuyingo@yahoo.com | address=Portal Road plot 14 | lat= | long= | directions=next to Bus Park close to Victoria Mall | phone=+256 703200374 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=any time | checkout=flexible | price=US$36 | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=12-bed room guest wing, clean rooms with a satelite TV, all rooms have private shower and toilet. }} * {{sleep | name=Gorilla African Guest House | alt= | url=https://housegorillaafricanentebbe.ug-com.com/ | email=info@gorillaafricasafaris.com | address=14 Jinja Road | lat=0.06986 | long=32.45665 | directions= in the Kiwafu Ward neighborhood | phone=+256781516422 | tollfree= | checkin=Any time | checkout=10AM | price=US$ 30 to US$ 60 | lastedit=2025-11-06 | content=Budget-friendly guesthouse with mango trees on the lawn, colorful gardens, 20+ en-suite rooms (single, double, twin, triple, deluxe) with mosquito nets, wardrobes, desks, and garden views. Private bathrooms include hot-water baths/showers and free toiletries. Free high-speed WiFi (strongest in public areas), free secure parking, and 24-hour front-desk service. On-site restaurant and bar under the mango tree. Breakfast is complimentary: continental, halal, or vegetarian. Children’s playground, bike hire, spa treatments (massage, manicure/pedicure), room service, and paid airport shuttle. 4×4 car hire available on-site for day trips. }} ===Mid-range=== {| class="pp_infobox" style="float:right; clear:right; margin-left: 1em; width:96%;" cellpadding=8 cellspacing=1 border=0 |align=left width=100% style="background-color:#fec; color: black; font-size:106%; border:1px solid #dca; border-radius: 0.5em; padding-left: 0.5em; padding-right: 0.5em"|In June 2014, reports stated the '''7Seasons Hotel''', a prominent, 4-storey building near Entebbe Airport, was using locked glass-panelled fire exit doors on each floor where the mortice locks have no interior handle or "crash bar" for occupants to open the locked doors and flee in the event of fire or other emergency. For safety's sake, before checking into any hotel, verify the availability of working emergency exits. |} [[File:United Nations Vehicle - Outside Imperial Beach Hotel - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|United Nations vehicle outside the distinctive front of the "Blue Whale" - the Imperial Beach Hotel.]] *{{sleep | name= 7Seasons Hotel | alt= | url= | email=reservation@hotelsevenseasons.com | address= | lat=0.0541 | long=32.4600 | directions= | phone=+256 312 516 907 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single US$80, double US$100, twin US$120 ''en suite'' including breakfast & airport transfer. Visa & MasterCard accepted | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | content=4-storey ferro-concrete hotel has 37 Queen-bedded rooms, 5 twin-bedded rooms & 1 family room being renovated. All rooms have individual air-conditioning and well screened sliding windows. Soft top, orthopaedic mattresses are particularly good quality and comfortable. Queen-bedded rooms have hip baths, wash hand basins and WC; the twin-bedded rooms are slightly larger and the bath is swapped out for a modern shower cubicle. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV with 4 channels available including CCTV4 and Al Jazeera. }} *{{sleep | name=Bethany House | url= | email=bethanyhouseuganda@gmail.com | address=30A Lugard Ave | lat=0.0558 | long=32.4789 | directions= | phone=+256 772 438 182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single US$40, double US$60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Founded as a retreat centre and hygienic, tranquil base for visiting Roman Catholic clergy and missionaries in 2007, Theresa keeps everything spotless and homely. Rooms are in villas separate from the main house at the bottom of the well-kept garden and have a double bed and a single bed, both with mosquito nets, although all the windows are also properly screened. Shower room has a flush WC and is en suite. The ceilings are high and have a fan. There is also a tiny food preparation area with running water and a sink but no fridge or cooking facilities in one corner of the room. If you e-mail, a reliable meet and greet service can be arranged from the airport for US$10. The library in the main house has an interesting selection, not all of them ecclesiastical, but there is no internet; Theresa usually answer emails promptly.}} *{{sleep | name=Newhaven Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.newhavenuganda.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@newhavenuganda.com | address=Plot 16, Gowers Rd (now re-named to Julia Sebutinde Road) | lat=0.0509 | long=32.4642 | directions= | phone=+256 772 586 710 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=11:00 | price=Double US$50, single US$40 en suite including breakfast | content=Ten Queen-bedded rooms in the family compound of retired local civil servants means that you are assured of all the local insider tips. Peace of mind comes from knowing that you are looked after by the family's personal household. Bedrooms and shower rooms are tiled and comfortably furnished; mosquito netting is unusually comprehensive. There is a relaxing garden with mango, orange, paw-paw, guava, avocado and tangerine trees and the pineapple served at your breakfast will probably have only had to travel 20 m. The view from both the main house and the front garden over the lush suburban gardens of Bugonga as the sun sets over Lake Victoria makes a fine coda to your day. Free Wi-Fi. Credit cards not accepted. Airport meet and greet service is US$10.}} *{{sleep | name=Rosemary Courts | alt= | url= | email=rosemarycourts14@gmail.com | address=101 Circular Road | lat=0.0423 | long=32.4626 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=10:30 | price= | content=Opened in Jan 2014 with 6 tastefully and comprehensively furnished double rooms and 2 family rooms each with modern fitted kitchen and air-con. 25m swimming pool with an attractive, rainbow opalescent tiled bottom will open in Jul 2014. Authentic and hygienic fruit juices and smoothies in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Kampala trained chef specializes in Italian cuisine and there is a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi (provided by a cellular link, so rather intermittent like most of Uganda). Lush garden has mature shade trees and relatively quick beverage and cake service for Uganda. Fully tiled and luxuriously equipped en suite doubles with bath from US$89 (single occupancy US$79) including à la carte cooked breakfast, with kitchenette US$119.}} * {{sleep | name=Sunset Entebbe | alt= | url=http://www.sunsetentebbe.com | email=Enquiries@Sunsetentebbe.com | address=25 Church Road, Bugonga | lat=0.0513 | long=32.4653 | directions= | phone=+256 414 323 502 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Single from US$40, double/twin US$50, triple US$80 | content=Relatively clean single-storey buildings in a tranquil setting with 5 rooms in the main building and another 4 in outbuildings, some with their own patio. All rooms have en suite showers, wash hand basins & WCs but maintenance is haphazard and most shower room windows are unscreened allowing mosquitoes to enter via the ill fitting adjoining door to the bedroom. A meagre breakfast and intermittent Wi-Fi is included in their tariffs. Centrally controlled satellite TV with two channels available at any one time from a larger selection. Airport transfer on arrival or leaving free of charge one way. Otherwise, it's arranged for US$10 per room. If you stay more than one night, airport transfer's free both ways. Negotiate rates for longer stays.}} ===Splurge=== [[File:Urocolius macrourus-20090110B.jpg|thumb|Partly because of the surrounding suburban gardens, partly because of the relative proximity of Lake Victoria and partly due to the Boma's bird baths and feeding stations, you might want to bring a long lens camera and binoculars...]] *{{sleep | name=Boma Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.boma.co.ug | email=boma@infocom.co.ug | address=Julia Ssebutinde Rd | lat=0.0522 | long=32.4644 | directions=In May 2014, road was still signed as "Gower Rd" | phone=+256 772 467 929 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 or earlier depending on occupancy | checkout=11:00 | price=En suite single USD120, double/twin US$140, triple US$180 (one budget room with pvt shower room & WC opposite US$90/110 single/double) incl VAT and cooked full English breakfast pool use & airport transfers. €, GBP, UGX, USD (bills later than 2005) cash only | content=Colonial homestead set in extensive and lush gardens with abundant bird life, this boutique hotel has attentive, friendly and helpful staff looking after its 16 rooms. There is a large and comfortable guest lounge and an adjoining games room with guest computers and scanner. Printing a boarding pass is free, other printing & photocopying for USh&nbsp;500 per page. All bedrooms & ablutions are effectively fly-screened and have digital safe, TV with 7 individually controlled satellite channels including Al Jazeera, BBC World News, CNN, Fox & M-NET movie channels, desk & chair and an outside patio well equipped with electrical outlets. Rooms 1 & 2 have hip baths. There is both a standby generator & lavish provision of lead acid, battery-backed inverters. Each accommodation building has solar powered water heating with a good head of water. Extraction fans are wind powered and mineral water is available from water coolers and jugs in each bedroom. Bird tables and baths are well maintained. The children's sandpit has shade umbrella, swings, slides, toys, toy-car & a pirate castle for climbing. All interior areas, bedrooms, restaurants and the pool area are smoke-free. Reliable and fast Wi-Fi provisioned by Infocom UG.<br />There is an intimate '''restaurant''' adjacent to the sparkling, small pool where breakfast, lunch from noon & dinner is served. Room service is 24/7. Pan-fried tilapia was USh&nbsp;28,000 (May 2014) and served with some of the nicest boiled potatoes in Uganda (as might be expected from an Irish-owned establishment), three different vegetables and fragrant, rosemary bread. Lemon meringue pie with home-made ice cream was USh&nbsp;X15,000. There is a separate patio restaurant adjacent to the reception area for non-house guests to be entertained and served.<br /> }} [[File:Marabou Stork 001.jpg|thumb|Increasingly, marabou storks have become dependent on human garbage. Marabous conditioned to eating from human sources have been known to lash out when refused food.]] *{{sleep | name=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ImperialBotanicalBeachHotel.html | email=imperialhotels@hoteleq.com | address= | lat=0.0578 | long=32.4788 | directions=middle of Lugard Avenue | phone=+256 414 311 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | price=Around US$110. Prices quoted on the website range from US$120 to $170 (without 18% VAT) but the room quality certainly does not justify such prices | image=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel Entrance.jpg | content=A large hotel with 229 rooms on land allegedly originally grabbed from the Botanical Gardens by someone with political clout; perhaps appropriately, spectacularly ugly and menacing looking marabou storks up to 5 feet tall and with wingspans of more than 10 feet across now regularly prowl the car park. Mainly used for conferences and functions and there are many large meeting rooms dotted around the grounds. Can get rather depressing when no meetings are in progress as it is very quiet and the service is somewhat lacking. The "beach" is very small and swimming is forbidden but, in compensation, there is an enormous swimming pool. Bill Clinton stayed here, and you can stay in his suite for a nightly rate of US$600 according to the web site. Ordinary rooms are of a good three-star standard but you may need to call maintenance once or twice. }} * {{sleep | name=Imperial Resort Beach Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q6006841| lastedit=2021-09-19 | content=You'll either loathe or love this massive and architecturally distinctive building very different in scale and style to the other buildings in Entebbe. Inside, there is a large atrium with glass fronted lifts at each end. Like most of Uganda, service is slow, and rather hit and miss. Its 181 rooms spread over four floors are large and furnished in an Arab potentate style with good views over Lake Victoria and the extensive grounds but have poorly functioning, central air-conditioning. If you open the windows that have no screens to cool off, the lakeside location means your room will then quickly become an entomologist's delight after dark. Business people will appreciate the Ziba conference centre with its 1000 seat capacity equipped with six hi-tech screens descending from every corner of the ceiling, with a follow-on camera and a cordless digital sound system remotely controlled. There's a simultaneous translation system. In addition to the Ziba are nine other conference halls. There's also an amphitheatre. However, first impressions of the loose guard rail in the lift and dribbling shower in the changing rooms rather set the tone. Try your [[Bargaining|haggling]] skills and you may end up with a bargain in this often empty hotel. }} ==Stay safe== Compared to other places in Uganda, Entebbe is safe and clean. One major risk are the [[#By_boda-boda|boda-bodas]], both for riders and other traffic including pedestrians. <!--per the lead section & get around--> ==Cope== *{{listing | name=Library | alt=Entebbe Municipal Public Library | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05995 | long=32.47308 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{listing | name=Post Office | alt=Posta Uganda | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05984 | long=32.47378 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} ==Go next== * Uganda's capital [[Kampala]] is 35 km to the north, and can be reached by bus, taxi or shared taxi. Entebbe is located on a peninsula with the largest road going up to Kampala, and as mentioned above overland travel to anywhere will usually involve going to Kampala first. * The island of [[Ssese Islands|Buggala]] on Lake Victoria is a popular weekend beach destination for locals. There's a daily ferry from {{Marker|type=go|lat=0.0805 | long=32.4492 |name=Nakiwogo}}, about 4 km northwest of central Entebbe. {{geo|0.050|32.460}} {{IsPartOf|Central Uganda}} {{guidecity}} fi6t23ru87q6sy33ogi5678tpgmux5o 5289191 5289187 2026-06-07T19:18:54Z Rooth N 2415839 5289191 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Entebbe Banner.jpg|caption=Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) in Entebbe Botanical Gardens|otbp=yes}} '''Entebbe''' is a pleasant town built on the shores of Lake Victoria in [[Uganda]]. Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala if you're flying into or out of Uganda, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere. ==Understand== [[File:Entebbe Aerial view.jpg|thumbnail|Aerial view of Entebbe and its airport]] Entebbe hosts '''Uganda's international airport'''. The drive from [[Kampala]] is about an hour in light traffic, and more than two hours when it is heavy. The United Nations increasingly use a heavily guarded airport compound at Entebbe as a depot and staging area for their heavy equipment and vehicles that are used in peacekeeping missions in the region of Central Africa. They have their own immigration and customs procedures and a heavy lift capability using Antonovs. Entebbe is perhaps most famous for an Israeli commando raid on 4 July 1976, when over one hundred mainly Jewish hostages held on a hijacked Air France plane were rescued. The rescue was complicated by the fact that Uganda's president at the time, Idi Amin, was supporting the hijackers. Over 40 Ugandan troops were killed by the Israelis during the rescue. Being part of central Uganda, Luganda is the dominant local language spoken, although other languages are spoken too. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Entebbe |18.0 |26.3 |86.7 |18.3 |27.3 |84.4 |18.5 |26.7 |184.5 |18.4 |26.0 |264.4 |18.0 |25.4 |253.8 |17.8 |25.2 |116.2 |17.2 |25.3 |72.1 |17.4 |25.9 |77.8 |17.4 |26.5 |79.0 |17.7 |26.5 |127.6 |17.9 |26.0 |171.7 |17.8 |26.5 |120.6 |float=right |clear=right | description = Source: [[:w:Entebbe#Climate|Wikipedia]] }} For a town pretty well slap bang on the equator, Entebbe is a few degrees cooler than you might expect because of its elevation. Instead of the day-time temperatures hovering around 32°C as residents of [[Guayaquil]], [[Cayenne]], [[Singapore]] or [[Pontianak]], [[Indonesia]] might expect, maximums are usually closer to 26°C or 27°C. However, humidity is consistently high. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Entebbe Airport.JPG|thumb|Entebbe International Airport]] [[File:Struggle is the Real Meaning of Life - Slogan on Boat along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|"Struggle is the real meaning of life, Victory and Defeat are in the hands of God" - painted on a boat moored on the shore of Lake Victoria, Entebbe.]] {{go | name=Entebbe International Airport | alt={{IATA|EBB}} | url=https://caa.go.ug/entebbe-international-airport/ | email=aviation@caa.co.ug | address= | lat=0.044722 | long=32.443056 | directions= | phone=+256-312-352-000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Entebbe International Airport | image=Entebbe Airport.JPG | wikidata=Q586065 | lastedit=2023-07-20 | content=This airport is Uganda's sole air gateway and, as such, is served by several African and international airlines.<br /><br />As of April 2017 there are flights from [[Addis Ababa]], [[Juba]] and [[Kigali]] with '''Ethiopian airlines''', from [[Cairo]] with '''Egyptair''', from [[Dubai]] with '''Emirates''', from [[Doha]] with '''Qatar Airways''', from [[Istanbul]] with '''Turkish airlines''', from [[Johannesburg]] with '''South African Airways''', from Kigali, Juba and [[Nairobi]] with '''Rwandair''', from [[Dar es Salaam]] with '''Precision Air''', from Dubai with '''Flydubai''', from [[Brussels]] with '''Brussels Airlines''', from [[Amsterdam]] with '''KLM'''. '''Kenya Airways''' flies in four times a day from Nairobi. '''Fly-Sax airlines''' has flights from Nairobi. '''Jambojet''' flies twice a day from Nairobi. }} As of 2025, '''Uganda Airlines''' has direct flights from Entebbe to London, three times a week. You can check the airline schedules on their website at [https://www.ugandairlines.com/ Uganda Airlines]. The airport as of 2026 is undergoing final states of renovation that started a few years ago. There is a collection of ATMs in the building, notably ABSA and Stanbic, which accept different VISA cards. There are about 10 forex bureaus, so changing one's currency can be done right at the airport. There are about 3 restaurants and 5 cafés, and a small collection of souvenirs shops, about 8. The Karibuni lounge is open to mainly business and first-class passengers, as well as other selections of people like Star Alliance Gold frequent flyer members. It can be accessed for a fee of 50$ as of 2026. It has decent coffee and drinks, internet terminals, and a pool table. Taxis are abundant in the parking lot outside the terminal. Security keeps all vehicles away from the terminal proper, so when departing you have to walk from the parking lot up the upper roadway to departures. Officially you can't enter the terminal from ground level (arrivals). However, if you ask the guard nicely he will let you use the single lift rather than haul your baggage up the concrete external stairs. Taxis can't drop you at departures. There are numerous porters to help you with this trek. [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] [[wikipedia:Uganda_Airlines]] ===By road=== To get to Entebbe from the rest of Uganda will usually involve passing through Kampala. Small minibuses ("taxis" in Ugandan English or ''Matatus'' in Swahili, usually 14 seaters) go to Entebbe from Kampala all the time. There are designated stages in the taxi parks in town, notably old park, (known in Luganda as Park ''Enkadde''), Gwanda taxi park, which have signs for different stage destinations. You can always ask a driver to direct you to the Entebbe stage. (Ez'entebbe) The journey takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, much quicker when you avoid Kampala's chaotic rush hours. You can get off wherever you want en route, but if you ride to the bitter end, your journey will terminate at the {{marker|type=listing|name=Matatu park|lat=0.0566|long=32.4597}} in Entebbe, in a place called Kitooro.(the K is pronounced as ''ch'') ===To and from the airport=== A special-hire taxi from the Entebbe airport to Entebbe town cost USh&nbsp;15,000, or you can walk to the airport gate 500 m and get a Boda-boda motorbike taxi to Entebbe town for USh&nbsp;5000. ==Get around== {{mapframe|0.059|32.466|zoom=12|layer=W}} There are three types of public transport: boda-bodas, matatu and special hires. ===By boda-boda=== [[File:Two men on boda-boda.JPG|thumb|Boda-boda with, rather unusually, a helmeted pilot - no helmet is provided for his fearless fare, of course...]] [[File:Entebbe Street 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe street scene]] The fastest and most dangerous method is the boda-boda: motorcycles that you see all over town. You won't be in Entebbe long before being propositioned by a boda rider. If you're not interested, a simple 'no' will get them to leave you alone. You can get most anywhere on the back of one for USh&nbsp;2000–5000, but make sure to agree on the fare before the ride begins. Men usually ride facing forward while some women ride side saddle. Boda-bodas can be dangerous as their riders will do whatever it takes to get you to your destination quickly. Many will listen when you request them to ride at a slower speed, though a few wish to show off their fearlessness on the road. Insist on a speed you are comfortable with, in a conversational manner. Expect to dart in front of and against traffic and even through crowds of pedestrians when necessary. Boda-boda accidents account for most of the hospital visits and traffic fatalities in Entebbe. Boda-bodas got their name from the bicycle taxis that operated at some of the busy border crossing points. Buses had to discharge their passengers at the exit border control, who then had to walk to the entry border control. The distance across no man's land at some borders can be considerable. Hence the bicycle taxis would cry "boda-boda" (a corruption of the English "border to border") to the weary travellers. These bicycle taxis can still be found in most smaller Ugandan towns; however, in Entebbe, they have been replaced by motorcycles. As boda-boda collisions are one of the most common medical concerns in Uganda, hiring a taxi from a trusted source (decent hotel, friend, or colleague recommendation) may be wiser. ===By matatu=== Matatus are a series of licensed minibus taxis that follow relatively pre-set routes all over town (and many other parts of the country). It might be a bit confusing in the beginning how to use the matatus to efficiently get where you want to go, but it's really not so difficult. Their routes usually go between the matatu park at the back of the 7Seasons Hotel and Kampala (or, more rarely, some suburb of Entebbe). Matatus will stand in the park until they are full, something that normally takes less than 15 minutes, but can take over half an hour (or even over one hour late at night or on Sundays). Matatus that leave the area around the park are hence full, which makes it difficult to hop on a matatu at other places in the town centre. Unless you're very lucky, you'll have to go to where the matatus start in order to leave the town centre. Each matatu has a driver and a conductor who opens the sliding door, takes fares and yells the destination. Don't be frightened if you can't understand what they're saying. Ask one of them for your destination and you'll be told yes or no. When you get in, expect to be squeezed. Each vehicle is licensed to carry 14 people, but they will pack in as many as will fit (and their belongings). If you don't like this, it's a good idea to sit in the back of the vehicle, since the squeezing is usually limited to the first 2 rows or, alternatively, pay double for the whole of the front seat next to the driver. Once the matatu starts moving people can get off at any time. When you reach your destination, tell your conductor "Stage" and they will stop the van. Whenever a matatu has empty space the driver will go slowly and honk repeatedly. If you want to get on, just make some gesture and it will slow further down and shout out the destination, just shout your destination as response and they will pick you up if it's along the way. There are often also a number of further staging points along the way where the driver will again stop and wait until they can fill the vehicle. This can take a few seconds or several minutes; just be patient. In some cases, drivers won't take you if you only go relatively short distances, since that will mean they'll risk losing money if they can't fill your place quickly once you're dropped. You pay the conductor when you exit, although some people give the conductor money while the vehicle is moving so that he can make change ahead of time. The normal fare is UGX5,000 per person for a trip all the way into Kampala. There is another option of organised Matatus called ''Fly Express''. These are quicker, cleaner, and don't make many stops on the way to seek passengers. Stops are for passengers to alight. They have a standard fare regardless of how short your journey is from the boarding area. When a passenger gets off mid-way the journey, they don't look for other passengers to fill the empty seat. They are faster whether from Kampala, or Entebbe. Their stage in Kampala is on Nasser Road opposite the railway station entrance, near the drivers' licencing office headquarters. Going with a matatu is generally cheap, safe, slow and nice. Ugandans are often happy to start up a conversation or help you out, and if the conductor tries to overcharge you or make you take an inefficient route, passengers are likely to point that out to you and scold him. People also complain if a driver takes too long to wait for passengers or drives recklessly and will even collectively quit the matatu in protest if a driver drives badly. ===By special hire=== If you aren't up for the thrill of the bodas and don't have time for a matatu, then saloon car taxis - also called special hires - are readily available near the matatu park. Very few taxis have meters, but most have not. Be sure to agree on the fare before you get in the car or you may be in for a nasty shock. Don't be afraid to [[haggle]] either; most destinations within Entebbe can be reached for USh15,000 or 20,000. Uber, Safe Car, Faras, are now accessible with access to the internet, you can create an account. It is easier if you have a Ugandan number. A Ugandan with any of the apps can also help you to book one. These are metered and the app gives you the price estimate for the intended destination. ==See== [[File:Grey Crowned Crane in Uganda sitting.jpg|thumb|Sitting Grey Crowned Crane (''Balearica regulorum'') at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre]] [[File:Entebbe Botanical Gardens 3.jpg|thumb|Entebbe Botanical Gardens]] *{{see | name=Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre | alt=(UWEC) Entebbe's Zoo | url=http://uwec.ug/ | email=info@uwec.ug | address= | lat=0.0533 | long=32.4804 | directions=downhill into Lugard Ave and then continue downhill until it becomes Johnston Rd. Keep right at the unmapped fork in the road, continue for another 400m and the entrance is then well-signed on your right | phone=+256 414 320 520 | tollfree= | fax=+256 414 320 073 | hours=Daily 08:30-18:30 | price= | image=African Lion Resting at the Entebbe Zoo in Uganda.jpg | lastedit=2014-05-01 | content=If you don't have a safari planned, this might be your opportunity to catch a glimpse of Africa's wildlife. It's no Singapore Zoo but, unlike many third world offerings, this is not a depressing place. There are good play facilities for children and the aviaries are especially interesting with weaver birds, shoebills and fish eagles. There's a medium-size collection of wildlife saved from captivity, including lions, rhinos, zebras, crocodiles, giraffes, hyenas, chimpanzee and others. All animals (apart from the snakes and crocodiles) are held in large, natural-like areas that gives a nice semi-authentic feeling. The trees and lianas are magnificent and you can understand why various 'Tarzan-type" movies were filmed here. Admission for foreign adults/children is US$15/10; Uganda resident foreigners USh&nbsp;20,000/10,000; Ugandans USh&nbsp;10,000/5,000 and you end up with 1.5-2 hours of fun. Opens daily at 08:30 and you may want to come early before the animals go hiding in the shade from the midday's sun.<br />There is also accommodation inside the centre so you could stay the night in a Banda (''en suite'' circular hut with a thatched roof & fly-screened windows) next door to the (very quiet) giraffes, elands and impala for US$40/60 single/double or stay in some serviced flats next to noisier animals for US$50/70 single/double. There is also dormitory accommodation available for USh&nbsp;30,000 and camping is even cheaper. }} * {{see | name=Entebbe Botanical Gardens | alt=National Botanical Gardens | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.062011 | long=32.479274 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6971106 | lastedit=2016-07-11 | content=The gardens are not spectacular but birdwatchers and botanist will find it interesting. The gardens host stands of large trees in a park like setting, a supposed filming site of a "Tarzan" movie, a troop of vervet and colobus monkeys, along with many kinds of birds. }} ==Do== [[File:Scene in Fishing Village along Shore of Lake Victoria - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|Shore of Lake Victoria]] * Boat trips on Lake Victoria. These include fishing trips and a visit to see the chimpanzees on Ngamba island. Companies offering such trips include '''[http://www.wildfrontiers.co.ug Wild Frontiers]'''. * {{do | name=Aero Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0379 | long=32.4601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Ush 5000 | image=Aero Beach Boeing 707 MTI-1.jpg | lastedit=2025-12-27 | content=Entebbe's beach (Aero Beach) also features some plane wrecks that depending on your preferences may be plain ugly or interesting to explore. }} * {{do | name=Entebbe Golf Club | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Entebbegolfclub/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat=0.0535 | long=32.4709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USh&nbsp;70,000 for a round | lastedit=2016-07-12 | content=Play golf at the local 18-hole golf course. }} ==Buy== [[File:Street Life (18082091608).jpg|thumb|Street life in Entebbe]] *{{buy | name=Cobblers | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05665 | long=32.46134 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Dawn to dusk | price= | content=This tiny godown or sari-sari type kiosk not only repairs suitcases, zips, footwear and other leather goods but also will attempt to rescue the rollers on your case. The owner is honest, although his English limited but there are lots of bystanders glad to help. Next door but one is a photographic studio for passport size photos for visas, etc.}} *{{buy | name=Pearl Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05448 | long=32.46113 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=AmEx, Visa & MasterCards accepted with 5% surcharge. | content=Supermarket on the ground floor with a well stocked hardware and sundries emporium on the first floor.}} * {{buy | name=Stanbic Bank | alt= | url=http://www.stanbicbank.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat=0.0607 | long=32.4715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24-hour ATM | price=has an ATM fee | lastedit=2015-06-05 | content=Has a Visa/MasterCard ATM. Also has an ATM at Entebbe airport. }} *{{buy | name=Street Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0572 | long=32.4604 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily, dawn to dusk | price= | content=}} *{{buy | name=Victoria Shopping Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Berkeley Rd | lat=0.0672 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 791 252 875 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2026-05-31| content=Air conditioning is not really necessary for most people in this part of Uganda and there are now some tenants in this mall which opened in 2014 that include fashion shops, an optician, 3 banks, Western Union agents, a ''Le P'tit Quebec'' offering 12 types of panini for USh&nbsp;15,000 and Yummy Yoghurt selling 100 g of frozen yoghurt for USh&nbsp;5,500. There is a KFC, clean toilets, and a large Carrefour Hypermarket, a UAE based franchise by Majid Al Futtaim, Middle East restaurant, Cafe Javas, a Ugandan-owned eatery with branches in Uganda's main Cities like Kampala and Mbarara, LC Waikiki shop, electronic appliances shop, Telecom service centres for Airtel and Mtn. The restaurants and supermarkets accept cash, visa card and mobile money payments. }} *{{buy | name=Metropolitan Forex Bureau | alt= | url= | email= | address=In the Victoria Mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+256 716 226 144 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-12 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Ecobank | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Portal Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hour | price=No fee | lastedit=2023-01-07 | content=Has a Mastercard/Visa card ATM. }} * {{buy | name=Imperial Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=lugara Aveune | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-04-28 | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Roadside food stand in Entebbe.jpg|thumb|Roadside food stand]] [[File:Can we get some service on table 3?.jpg|thumb|Can we get some service on table 3, please?]] *{{eat | name=4 Points | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.05375 | long=32.45967 | directions=close to the Pearl supermarket | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains USh&nbsp;18,000-26,000; good roti USh&nbsp;2,000 | content=Great Indian food, good atmosphere, cheap beer. Has a bar with a pool table, and expats are welcome. Also does "Chinese" dishes, but not as the nationals of most countries would know them. There's a dance floor and the attached bakery has scrumptious strawberry sorbet imported from Kenya. Attentive and rapid service and candles on the tables after dark. Open to the mosquitoes throughout.}} *{{eat | name=Anna's Corner | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Annas-Corner/1455087274721781 {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=1 Station Rd | lat=0.05794 | long=32.47319 | directions=Across the street from the war monument | phone=+256 773 420 569 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-22:00PM | price= | content=Most of the comfy and romantic seating is outdoors - so watch the weather. There's also an inside coffee shop and they show interesting movies every Friday night and there are Salsa lessons Tuesdays. Full Engkish breakfast USh&nbsp;17,000, Spanish Omelette USh&nbsp;10,000, two pancakes (either lemon and sugar, maple syrup or Nutella) USh&nbsp;8,000. Pizzas and pasta dishes from USh&nbsp;12,000. Daily specials include a free drink of your choice (water, carbonated or beer).<br />There is also a Ugandan [http://annatosicrafts.com/ arts and crafts shop] with an extensive range adjacent.}} *{{eat | name=One9 Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Road (Portal Rd) | lat=0.06434 | long=32.47364 | directions=Beside the mosque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Wood fired, clay oven pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating. Slot machines and a pool table.}} *{{eat | name=Goretti's Pizza | url= | email= | address=Lake Victoria | lat=0.0697 | long=32.4820 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Medium sizes from USh&nbsp;17,000, large USh&nbsp;22,000 (May 2014) | content=Lovely little coconut grove on a golden sand, lakeside beach. Service is ''very'' slow, so plan on having a few drinks. Beautiful scenery. Don't go around dusk unless you don't mind being eaten while you eat.}} *{{eat | name=Phaze 3 | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0415 | long=32.4614 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Only cash & Visa cards accepted | content=Great deck overlooking the lake. Large enclosed restaurant with an extensive assortment of western and Indian foods. Arguably Entebbe's best food. Try the daily pot pie. Great coffee.}} *{{eat | name=Thammaphon Thai Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=2a Manyago Rd | lat=0.0675 | long=32.4762 | directions= | phone=+256 784 455 999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=Looks like a bit of a dump but the food is authentically good.}} *Casual diners can also book at the '''Boma'''; see [[#Splurge|below]] ==Drink== * {{drink | name=4 Turkeys Pub| alt= | url= | email= | address=Kampala Rd | lat=0.06128 | long=32.47193 | directions=almost opposite the Water & Sewage Corporation | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-2AM or when last customer staggers home | price= | content=Heineken & Guinness served and has a half sized billiard table. Also serves typical British pub grub.}} *{{drink | name=Red Rooster Sports Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4662 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly known as the ''Oasis''. Popular with UN staff and has both three pool tables and a watchtower in one corner with armed guard.}} *See also listing for ''4 Points'' [[#Eat|above]]. ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|under&nbsp;USD50|USD50-100|over&nbsp;USD100}} Partly because of the increasing number of UN and NGO visitors passing through, there is a lot of accommodation available, particularly in the mid-range section. Much of it is distinctly over-priced and some have got shabby and dilapidated rather quickly when (often absent) owners either lost interest or failed to generate the profits they expected. Mattresses and bedding are usually clean, but rooms are rarely fastidiously cleaned even when some outrageous prices are charged. ===Budget=== *Dormitory accommodation & camping is also available at "'''the Zoo'''" See the listing for the [[#See|Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre above]] *{{sleep | name=Entebbe Backpackers | alt= | url=http://www.entebbebackpackers.com/ | email=stay@entebbebackpackers.com | address=33/35 Church Rd | lat=0.0501 | long=32.4649 | directions=700 m from the Entebbe/Kampala road | phone=+256 414 320 432 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Private rooms USh&nbsp;25,000-80,000; dorm beds USh&nbsp;18,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000 (own tent) USh&nbsp;15,000 (their tent) without breakfast | content=Free Wi-Fi. Large clean garden, and has its own standby generator for use during the frequent power outages. Less than 6 km from the Entebbe airport. }} *{{sleep | name=Green Valley Guest House & Backpackers | alt= | url=http://greenvalleyentebbe.com | email=info@greenvalleyentebbe.com | address=15 Mugula Rd | lat=0.04958 | long=32.46082 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 212 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price= | content=Large and well-kept walled gardens in a quiet residential part of town make this a peaceful and secure budget option. ''En suite'': single US$40, double/twin US$50, family US$70; shared ablutions: single US$20, double US$25; dorm: 4 bedded US$12 pp, 6 bedded US$8 pp; camping: US$5-8 pp. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV. }} *{{sleep | name=Shade Guest House | alt= | url= | email= | address=2 Kiwafu Close | lat=0.0556 | long=32.4595 | directions=Opposite the exit of the bus and taxi park | phone=+256 414 321 715 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Gruby, dilapidated, single storey courtyard reminiscent of a tiny stableyard just opposite the Matatu (minibus) station so noisy and dusty. Rooms are small, depressing and fly-blown with shared ablutions that are not quite as bad as the general ambience might lead you to expect. No security whatever, but Entebbe is a relatively honest place so this might not worry you as much as if it were in Kampala. Perhaps the most unusual feature is their pricing structure: a room for two people with 2 twin (beds costs USh&nbsp;25,000 while one double bed costs USh&nbsp;27,000. The more hygienically sensitive may prefer to camp in one of the more leafy suburban establishments for a few thousand shillings less.}} *{{sleep | name=Skyway Hotel | alt= | url=http://skywayhotel.co.ug | email=info@skywayhotel.co.ug | address=7 Mugula Rd | lat=0.0473 | long=32.4605 | directions= | phone=+256 700 951 315 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 is strictly enforced | price=Single USh&nbsp;67,000, double USh&nbsp;85,000, dorm USh&nbsp;37,000, camping USh&nbsp;10,000-13,000 | content=You'll probably think you're at the wrong place when you arrive and see the red tiled roof, immaculately shaved lawn and smartly clipped box hedge. Once you go inside, it's clear that this place doesn't see too many big-spenders. The reinforced concrete construction with internal courtyard keeps the public areas cool but make sure there is a fan in your rather dilapidated but not too unsanitary room. Like most tourist offerings in Entebbe, there's a 24/7 armed guard and a high wall. There is a standby generator. Two channels of centrally-selected satellite TV are available in most of the rooms and almost all have an en suite shower, wash hand basin and WC. Make sure you ask for a mosquito net since most of the room windows are not screened. Intermittent Wi-Fi via Orange cellular ISP and a meagre breakfast is included in their tariff. The 8 bunk dormitory on the first floor is a light and airy room with windows (without net screening) opening on to a mature shade tree. The large bathroom for this dorm actually has a hip bath and hot water and each bunk has individual mosquito nets. Popular with those few UN staff that have to pay for their own accommodation. Main business is budget safaris. ''Room tip'': Room 7 on the second floor is larger and quieter than most, is fairly effectively mosquito screened (May 2014) and has views from 2 windows in two walls set at right angles. Camping US$4/5 Dorm $17. }} *{{sleep | name=Thames Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thameshotelentebbe.com/ | email=info@thameshotelentebbe.com | address=17 Mile Entebbe Road | lat=0.102284 | long=32.507152 | directions=Off Mpala Trading Centre | phone=+256 702 358 534 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$50, double room at $75, twin room at $85 | lastedit= | content=Free Wi-Fi, free airport transfer, free breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=City Park Motel | alt=Oceanic House | url= | email=rogmuyingo@yahoo.com | address=Portal Road plot 14 | lat= | long= | directions=next to Bus Park close to Victoria Mall | phone=+256 703200374 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=any time | checkout=flexible | price=US$36 | lastedit=2018-04-12 | content=12-bed room guest wing, clean rooms with a satelite TV, all rooms have private shower and toilet. }} * {{sleep | name=Gorilla African Guest House | alt= | url=https://housegorillaafricanentebbe.ug-com.com/ | email=info@gorillaafricasafaris.com | address=14 Jinja Road | lat=0.06986 | long=32.45665 | directions= in the Kiwafu Ward neighborhood | phone=+256781516422 | tollfree= | checkin=Any time | checkout=10AM | price=US$ 30 to US$ 60 | lastedit=2025-11-06 | content=Budget-friendly guesthouse with mango trees on the lawn, colorful gardens, 20+ en-suite rooms (single, double, twin, triple, deluxe) with mosquito nets, wardrobes, desks, and garden views. Private bathrooms include hot-water baths/showers and free toiletries. Free high-speed WiFi (strongest in public areas), free secure parking, and 24-hour front-desk service. On-site restaurant and bar under the mango tree. Breakfast is complimentary: continental, halal, or vegetarian. Children’s playground, bike hire, spa treatments (massage, manicure/pedicure), room service, and paid airport shuttle. 4×4 car hire available on-site for day trips. }} ===Mid-range=== {| class="pp_infobox" style="float:right; clear:right; margin-left: 1em; width:96%;" cellpadding=8 cellspacing=1 border=0 |align=left width=100% style="background-color:#fec; color: black; font-size:106%; border:1px solid #dca; border-radius: 0.5em; padding-left: 0.5em; padding-right: 0.5em"|In June 2014, reports stated the '''7Seasons Hotel''', a prominent, 4-storey building near Entebbe Airport, was using locked glass-panelled fire exit doors on each floor where the mortice locks have no interior handle or "crash bar" for occupants to open the locked doors and flee in the event of fire or other emergency. For safety's sake, before checking into any hotel, verify the availability of working emergency exits. |} [[File:United Nations Vehicle - Outside Imperial Beach Hotel - Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|United Nations vehicle outside the distinctive front of the "Blue Whale" - the Imperial Beach Hotel.]] *{{sleep | name= 7Seasons Hotel | alt= | url= | email=reservation@hotelsevenseasons.com | address= | lat=0.0541 | long=32.4600 | directions= | phone=+256 312 516 907 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Single US$80, double US$100, twin US$120 ''en suite'' including breakfast & airport transfer. Visa & MasterCard accepted | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | content=4-storey ferro-concrete hotel has 37 Queen-bedded rooms, 5 twin-bedded rooms & 1 family room being renovated. All rooms have individual air-conditioning and well screened sliding windows. Soft top, orthopaedic mattresses are particularly good quality and comfortable. Queen-bedded rooms have hip baths, wash hand basins and WC; the twin-bedded rooms are slightly larger and the bath is swapped out for a modern shower cubicle. Free Wi-Fi & satellite TV with 4 channels available including CCTV4 and Al Jazeera. }} *{{sleep | name=Bethany House | url= | email=bethanyhouseuganda@gmail.com | address=30A Lugard Ave | lat=0.0558 | long=32.4789 | directions= | phone=+256 772 438 182 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single US$40, double US$60 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Founded as a retreat centre and hygienic, tranquil base for visiting Roman Catholic clergy and missionaries in 2007, Theresa keeps everything spotless and homely. Rooms are in villas separate from the main house at the bottom of the well-kept garden and have a double bed and a single bed, both with mosquito nets, although all the windows are also properly screened. Shower room has a flush WC and is en suite. The ceilings are high and have a fan. There is also a tiny food preparation area with running water and a sink but no fridge or cooking facilities in one corner of the room. If you e-mail, a reliable meet and greet service can be arranged from the airport for US$10. The library in the main house has an interesting selection, not all of them ecclesiastical, but there is no internet; Theresa usually answer emails promptly.}} *{{sleep | name=Newhaven Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.newhavenuganda.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=info@newhavenuganda.com | address=Plot 16, Gowers Rd (now re-named to Julia Sebutinde Road) | lat=0.0509 | long=32.4642 | directions= | phone=+256 772 586 710 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=11:00 | price=Double US$50, single US$40 en suite including breakfast | content=Ten Queen-bedded rooms in the family compound of retired local civil servants means that you are assured of all the local insider tips. Peace of mind comes from knowing that you are looked after by the family's personal household. Bedrooms and shower rooms are tiled and comfortably furnished; mosquito netting is unusually comprehensive. There is a relaxing garden with mango, orange, paw-paw, guava, avocado and tangerine trees and the pineapple served at your breakfast will probably have only had to travel 20 m. The view from both the main house and the front garden over the lush suburban gardens of Bugonga as the sun sets over Lake Victoria makes a fine coda to your day. Free Wi-Fi. Credit cards not accepted. Airport meet and greet service is US$10.}} *{{sleep | name=Rosemary Courts | alt= | url= | email=rosemarycourts14@gmail.com | address=101 Circular Road | lat=0.0423 | long=32.4626 | directions= | phone=+256 414 321 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=10:30 | price= | content=Opened in Jan 2014 with 6 tastefully and comprehensively furnished double rooms and 2 family rooms each with modern fitted kitchen and air-con. 25m swimming pool with an attractive, rainbow opalescent tiled bottom will open in Jul 2014. Authentic and hygienic fruit juices and smoothies in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Kampala trained chef specializes in Italian cuisine and there is a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi (provided by a cellular link, so rather intermittent like most of Uganda). Lush garden has mature shade trees and relatively quick beverage and cake service for Uganda. Fully tiled and luxuriously equipped en suite doubles with bath from US$89 (single occupancy US$79) including à la carte cooked breakfast, with kitchenette US$119.}} * {{sleep | name=Sunset Entebbe | alt= | url=http://www.sunsetentebbe.com | email=Enquiries@Sunsetentebbe.com | address=25 Church Road, Bugonga | lat=0.0513 | long=32.4653 | directions= | phone=+256 414 323 502 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Single from US$40, double/twin US$50, triple US$80 | content=Relatively clean single-storey buildings in a tranquil setting with 5 rooms in the main building and another 4 in outbuildings, some with their own patio. All rooms have en suite showers, wash hand basins & WCs but maintenance is haphazard and most shower room windows are unscreened allowing mosquitoes to enter via the ill fitting adjoining door to the bedroom. A meagre breakfast and intermittent Wi-Fi is included in their tariffs. Centrally controlled satellite TV with two channels available at any one time from a larger selection. Airport transfer on arrival or leaving free of charge one way. Otherwise, it's arranged for US$10 per room. If you stay more than one night, airport transfer's free both ways. Negotiate rates for longer stays.}} ===Splurge=== [[File:Urocolius macrourus-20090110B.jpg|thumb|Partly because of the surrounding suburban gardens, partly because of the relative proximity of Lake Victoria and partly due to the Boma's bird baths and feeding stations, you might want to bring a long lens camera and binoculars...]] *{{sleep | name=Boma Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.boma.co.ug | email=boma@infocom.co.ug | address=Julia Ssebutinde Rd | lat=0.0522 | long=32.4644 | directions=In May 2014, road was still signed as "Gower Rd" | phone=+256 772 467 929 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 or earlier depending on occupancy | checkout=11:00 | price=En suite single USD120, double/twin US$140, triple US$180 (one budget room with pvt shower room & WC opposite US$90/110 single/double) incl VAT and cooked full English breakfast pool use & airport transfers. €, GBP, UGX, USD (bills later than 2005) cash only | content=Colonial homestead set in extensive and lush gardens with abundant bird life, this boutique hotel has attentive, friendly and helpful staff looking after its 16 rooms. There is a large and comfortable guest lounge and an adjoining games room with guest computers and scanner. Printing a boarding pass is free, other printing & photocopying for USh&nbsp;500 per page. All bedrooms & ablutions are effectively fly-screened and have digital safe, TV with 7 individually controlled satellite channels including Al Jazeera, BBC World News, CNN, Fox & M-NET movie channels, desk & chair and an outside patio well equipped with electrical outlets. Rooms 1 & 2 have hip baths. There is both a standby generator & lavish provision of lead acid, battery-backed inverters. Each accommodation building has solar powered water heating with a good head of water. Extraction fans are wind powered and mineral water is available from water coolers and jugs in each bedroom. Bird tables and baths are well maintained. The children's sandpit has shade umbrella, swings, slides, toys, toy-car & a pirate castle for climbing. All interior areas, bedrooms, restaurants and the pool area are smoke-free. Reliable and fast Wi-Fi provisioned by Infocom UG.<br />There is an intimate '''restaurant''' adjacent to the sparkling, small pool where breakfast, lunch from noon & dinner is served. Room service is 24/7. Pan-fried tilapia was USh&nbsp;28,000 (May 2014) and served with some of the nicest boiled potatoes in Uganda (as might be expected from an Irish-owned establishment), three different vegetables and fragrant, rosemary bread. Lemon meringue pie with home-made ice cream was USh&nbsp;X15,000. There is a separate patio restaurant adjacent to the reception area for non-house guests to be entertained and served.<br /> }} [[File:Marabou Stork 001.jpg|thumb|Increasingly, marabou storks have become dependent on human garbage. Marabous conditioned to eating from human sources have been known to lash out when refused food.]] *{{sleep | name=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ImperialBotanicalBeachHotel.html | email=imperialhotels@hoteleq.com | address= | lat=0.0578 | long=32.4788 | directions=middle of Lugard Avenue | phone=+256 414 311 400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | price=Around US$110. Prices quoted on the website range from US$120 to $170 (without 18% VAT) but the room quality certainly does not justify such prices | image=Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel Entrance.jpg | content=A large hotel with 229 rooms on land allegedly originally grabbed from the Botanical Gardens by someone with political clout; perhaps appropriately, spectacularly ugly and menacing looking marabou storks up to 5 feet tall and with wingspans of more than 10 feet across now regularly prowl the car park. Mainly used for conferences and functions and there are many large meeting rooms dotted around the grounds. Can get rather depressing when no meetings are in progress as it is very quiet and the service is somewhat lacking. The "beach" is very small and swimming is forbidden but, in compensation, there is an enormous swimming pool. Bill Clinton stayed here, and you can stay in his suite for a nightly rate of US$600 according to the web site. Ordinary rooms are of a good three-star standard but you may need to call maintenance once or twice. }} * {{sleep | name=Imperial Resort Beach Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q6006841| lastedit=2021-09-19 | content=You'll either loathe or love this massive and architecturally distinctive building very different in scale and style to the other buildings in Entebbe. Inside, there is a large atrium with glass fronted lifts at each end. Like most of Uganda, service is slow, and rather hit and miss. Its 181 rooms spread over four floors are large and furnished in an Arab potentate style with good views over Lake Victoria and the extensive grounds but have poorly functioning, central air-conditioning. If you open the windows that have no screens to cool off, the lakeside location means your room will then quickly become an entomologist's delight after dark. Business people will appreciate the Ziba conference centre with its 1000 seat capacity equipped with six hi-tech screens descending from every corner of the ceiling, with a follow-on camera and a cordless digital sound system remotely controlled. There's a simultaneous translation system. In addition to the Ziba are nine other conference halls. There's also an amphitheatre. However, first impressions of the loose guard rail in the lift and dribbling shower in the changing rooms rather set the tone. Try your [[Bargaining|haggling]] skills and you may end up with a bargain in this often empty hotel. }} ==Stay safe== Compared to other places in Uganda, Entebbe is safe and clean. One major risk are the [[#By_boda-boda|boda-bodas]], both for riders and other traffic including pedestrians. <!--per the lead section & get around--> ==Cope== *{{listing | name=Library | alt=Entebbe Municipal Public Library | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05995 | long=32.47308 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} *{{listing | name=Post Office | alt=Posta Uganda | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.05984 | long=32.47378 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} ==Go next== * Uganda's capital [[Kampala]] is 35 km to the north, and can be reached by bus, taxi or shared taxi. Entebbe is located on a peninsula with the largest road going up to Kampala, and as mentioned above overland travel to anywhere will usually involve going to Kampala first. * The island of [[Ssese Islands|Buggala]] on Lake Victoria is a popular weekend beach destination for locals. There's a daily ferry from {{Marker|type=go|lat=0.0805 | long=32.4492 |name=Nakiwogo}}, about 4 km northwest of central Entebbe. {{geo|0.050|32.460}} {{IsPartOf|Central Uganda}} {{guidecity}} 0sygvppq56kudkrz3wxxjw5jpls5bad 0 11053 5289123 5284748 2026-06-07T16:32:55Z Kned Wiki 2327203 /* Palaces */ Added Palazzo Burgarella 5289123 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Erice Banner castle.jpg|caption=Erice's Balio Towers |otbp=yes}} '''Erice''' is a hilltop town in western [[Sicily]], perched on Monte Erice above the coastal city of [[Trapani]]. The historic centre retains a largely medieval layout, with cobbled streets, ancient landmarks, pre-Roman fortifications and numerous churches reflecting its religious significance. [[File:Erice - Castello di Venere - 202209140012 4.jpeg|thumb|right|350px|The townscape with historic salt pans and the Aegadian Islands]] Today, it has become a centre for international scientific conferences and peace-making efforts, while also being close to beaches, local wineries, parks and hiking trails, retaining its ancient association with love linked to the Temple of Venus on its summit. Recognised as one of ''I Borghi più belli d’Italia'' (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy), the town takes on a distinctive atmosphere after dark, when its narrow alleyways glow around open restaurants and viewpoints look down over the lights of Trapani and the moon reflecting across the Tyrrhenian coast. ==Understand== Erice has been famous as a place to visit for millennia. ===History=== In antiquity, '''Eryx''' was one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Mediterranean world. At the summit of Monte Eryx stood the great sanctuary of Temple of Venus Erycina, dedicated to a local form of the goddess Venus associated with love, fertility, and protection for sailors. The temple’s reputation spread far beyond Sicily, drawing visitors from across southern Italy, North Africa, and Greece, and establishing Eryx as an early international destination. [[File:Erice Sicily Italy 34.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Erice’s stone rooftops opening onto wide coastal views towards Monte Cofano]] Travel continued to shape the town in the medieval period. The Andalusian traveller Ibn Jubayr visited Erice in the 12th century and described a lively town with vineyards on the surrounding slopes, a strong fortress guarding the summit, and a busy urban centre. His account suggests a prosperous settlement welcoming travellers moving between Sicily and the wider Mediterranean world — much as visitors still do today. Religious pilgrimage also played a central role in Erice’s development. For centuries, worshippers from across western Sicily travelled to the town for festivals, holy days, and devotional visits. This steady flow of pilgrims led to the construction of numerous monasteries, convents, and churches, giving Erice its unusually high concentration of religious buildings. The town’s ancient architectures still line the streets and shape its historic centre today. In the 20th century, Erice entered a new chapter as a gathering place for scholars and scientists. Through institutions such as the Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture, the town began hosting international conferences that brought together many of the world’s most prominent scientists and Nobel laureates. These meetings still foster dialogue on global challenges, contributing to Erice’s modern reputation as a place associated with scientific cooperation and peace-making. ===Geography and climate=== [[File:On the Top of the World.jpg|thumb|300px|Mist gathers around the Castle of Venus]] Erice is about 100&nbsp;km from [[Palermo]] and occupies the summit and upper slopes of Monte Erice, rising 750&nbsp;m above Trapani and the coastal plain. The surrounding area includes ancient sites such as [[Segesta]], coastal headlands within the [[Monte Cofano Nature Reserve|Monte Cofano]] and [[Zingaro Nature Reserve|Zingaro]] nature reserves, wine-growing areas of the [[Val di Mazara Wine Region|Val di Mazara]], and the low-lying [[Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco]]. The historic centre is compact and steep, shaped by the mountain’s slopes, with most streets designed for walking rather than vehicles. Beyond the town walls, the mountain connects a patchwork of woodland, vineyard, and coastal landscapes. Erice’s elevation gives it a noticeably cooler climate than the coast below, particularly in summer, when temperatures are often several degrees lower and breezes are common. This cooler air made Erice a popular seasonal retreat from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, when families from coastal towns would spend entire summers here in a tradition known as ''villeggiatura''. In winter, cloud often gathers around the mountaintop, with mist drifting through the streets and lending the town a distinctive character. ===Culture=== Erice blends religious tradition with a growing calendar of cultural, scientific, and sporting events. Its elevated setting and medieval streets provide a unique backdrop for everything from candlelit processions to open-air concerts. The most iconic event is the '''Misteri di Erice''', a Good Friday procession where sculpted scenes of the Passion are carried through the streets by local guilds in traditional dress. In late August, the '''Festa di Maria Santissima di Custonaci''' honours the town’s patron saint with music, parades, and the symbolic “handing over of the golden keys” to the Madonna. During the winter holidays, '''EricèNatale''' brings festive lights, Christmas markets, nativity scenes, and New Year’s Eve celebrations to Piazza della Loggia. [[File:Piazza Loggia in Erice.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Tourist Information Centre in Piazza della Loggia]] Erice is also home to the '''Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture''', a prestigious institute that hosts international conferences and summer schools in restored monasteries around the town. Subjects range from particle physics to climate science, often attracting Nobel laureates and students from around the world. Summer brings '''Ericestate''', a season-long programme of concerts, theatre, exhibitions, and food-and-wine events. Performances often take place in small piazzas or cloistered courtyards. Visitors may also encounter the '''Erice Climb''', a national hillclimb motor race from Valderice, or join the springtime '''Erice Trail''', a scenic trail-running event through forested slopes and rural paths. The town’s architecture and landscapes have been used as filming locations and references in several productions. ===Visitor information=== {{listing | name=Erice Tourist Information Centre | address=Viale Conte Pepoli | directions=near the cable car base station | lat=38.0244 | long=12.5512 | phone=+39 0923 869388 | content=Information point for maps, brochures, walking routes, and local advice. Staff usually speak English. Best starting point for visiting the historic centre, but with limited hours. }} {{listing | name=Erice Tourist Information Centre | alt=Ufficio Informazioni Turistiche di Erice | url=https://www.comune.erice.tp.it | image=Piazza Loggia in Erice.jpg | email=turismo@comune.erice.tp.it | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi | lat=38.0382134 | long=12.586928 | directions=Erice's main square, formerly Piazza della Loggia | phone=+39 0923 869388 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00 (seasonal; may vary) | price=Free | lastedit=2025-06-17 | content=Main info hub for maps, brochures, walking routes, and the Erice Card/church tickets. Staff usually speak English. Longer hours, so this is the most reliable starting point. }} You can also explore Erice in advance through the city's official photographic [https://virtualtour.comune.erice.tp.it/en/ virtual tour]. ==Get in== [[File:Viewpoint at the Balio Towers in Erice.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Viewpoint near the Balio Towers, overlooking the coast and valley below]] Erice can be reached by road, cable car, or public transport from nearby Trapani, and is also accessible via air through two regional airports. ===By air=== The closest airport is Trapani–Birgi Airport (''Vincenzo Florio Airport''), about 30 km south of Erice, served by domestic and some international low-cost carriers. Palermo Airport (''Falcone–Borsellino'') is around 90 km away and has broader international connections. Both airports have bus or rail connections to Trapani. ===By sea=== Ferries and hydrofoils arrive in Trapani Port from the [[Aegadian Islands]], [[Pantelleria]], and [[Tunis]]. Trapani’s port also serves cruise ships and offers connections into Erice by bus, taxi, or cable car. * [https://www.libertylines.it/orari-tariffe/ Liberty Lines]: Timetable for ferries to the Egadi Islands from Tapani Port ===By rail=== Erice does not have a train station, but nearby Trapani is served by regional trains operated by Trenitalia. From Trapani, there are direct services to nearby towns such as [[Marsala]], [[Mazara del Vallo]], and Castelvetrano. A longer but scenic route connects Trapani to [[Palermo]], with stops in towns like [[Alcamo]]; travel time to Palermo is around 4–5 hours due to the indirect line and current infrastructure. A more efficient rail connection is under development, with a new station at Trapani–Birgi Airport expected to reconnect the Palermo–Trapani railway line, which has been undergoing electrification and modernisation. Once complete, this will reduce travel time between Trapani, the airport, and Palermo to under two hours. To reach Erice from Trapani station, travellers can take a local bus or a short taxi ride to the cable car station in Casa Santa. [[File:Trapani - Panorama.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A cable car links the lower district of Casa Santa to the historic centre]] ===By car=== From Trapani, Erice is connected by provincial roads SP31 and SP3. The drive to the historic centre is steep and winding but scenic, with panoramic views of the coast. From Palermo, the A29 motorway connects to Trapani in about 1.5 hours, with Erice reachable shortly after. There are two parking areas, one close to Porta Trapani and the other adjacent to the Church of John the Baptist (''Chiesa di Giovanni Battista''). Historic entry gates to the town: * {{listing | name=Trapani Gate| alt=Porta Trapani | url= | address=Piazza Porta Trapani | lat=38.0361318 | long=12.583395 | image=Porta Trapani in Erice.jpg | phone= | hours= | price= | content=Southern entrance; near Upper Cable Station }} * {{listing | name=Carmine Gate| alt=Porta Carmine | url= | address=Piazza Carmine | lat=38.0400187 | long=12.5868889 | image=Porta Carmine in Erice.jpg | phone= | hours= | price= | content=Northern entrance; closest to main town square }} * {{listing | name=Spada Gate| alt=Porta Spada | url= | address=Viale Porta Spada | lat=38.041586 | long=12.588077 | image=Porta Spada Erice.jpg | phone= | hours= | price= | content=Eastern entrance; closest to Elymian-Punic Walls }} * {{listing | name=Enel X Way Charging Station | alt= | url= | address=Piazza San Giovanni | lat=38.037530 | long=12.58996 | image= | phone= | hours= | price= | content=Electric car charging point. }} ===By cable car=== A scenic cable car (''funivia'') links the lower district of Erice called Casa Santa to the historic centre in about 10 minutes. The station is at Via Capua in Trapani. It operates daily, though schedules may vary by season or weather conditions. * {{listing | name=Lower Cable Car Station| alt=Funivia Trapani-Erice | url=https://funiviaerice.it | address=Via Capua, Trapani (Casa Santa) | lat=38.0237 | long=12.5531 | wikidata= Q24933975 | image=Trapani - Panorama.jpg | phone=+39 0923 569306 | hours=Generally 08:00–20:00 (shorter hours in winter); closed in strong winds | price=€5.50 one way, €9 return (discounts for residents, groups, and children) | content=Fast and scenic way to reach the historic centre. Parking at the lower station. }} * {{listing | name=Upper Cable Car Station| alt=Funivia Trapani-Erice | url=https://funiviaerice.it | address=Via della Pineta | lat=38.036497 | long=12.582493 | wikidata= Q24933975 | image=Trapani - Panorama.jpg | phone=+39 0923 569306 | hours=Generally 08:00–20:00 (shorter hours in winter); closed in strong winds | price=€5.50 one way, €9 return (discounts for residents, groups, and children) | content=Fast and scenic route between Erice's upper and lower districts. }} ===By bus=== AST and local Trapani municipal buses operate between Trapani and Erice (Casa Santa and the hilltop centre). Buses to the historic centre are less frequent than those to the lower districts. Travel time varies but typically takes 30–40 minutes. Check local schedules in advance, especially outside summer months. * [https://www.atmtrapani.it/linee/linea-21/ ATM Spa Trapani]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}: Bus timetable from lower cable station to beach * [http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it:8080 AST Trapani]: Bus service between Erice summit and Trapani rail station, port and airport * [https://www.segesta.it/ Segesta]: Buses to Palermo Airport and further afield ==Get around== {{mapframe | 38.03778 | 12.5870 | zoom=15 | width=400 | align=right }} ===On foot=== The historic centre of Erice is best explored on foot. The town is compact and walkable, with most landmarks, churches, and restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of each other. The cobbled streets, steep gradients, and narrow alleys can be challenging, particularly for visitors with mobility issues. Uneven paving and limited ramps make wheelchair access difficult. Recent efforts to improve accessibility, such as the introduction of limited electric shuttle services, digital guides, and interpretive signage, are ongoing but remain constrained by the need to preserve the town’s medieval layout and heritage status. ==See== Erice offers a wide range of sights within its compact historic centre, shaped by centuries of religious, military, cultural, and academic life. Many cultural sites are included with the [https://www.fondazioneericearte.org/erice-card/ Erice Card], a multi-access visitor pass providing entry to participating monuments and museums. Online purchase is in Italian only, but the card is also available at tourist information offices and participating venues. ===Landmarks=== [[File:Porta Spada Erice.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Elymian-Punic Walls]] * {{see | name=Castle of Venus | alt=Castello di Venere | address=Via del Castello | wikidata=Q21551902 | wikipedia=Castle of Venus | lat=38.035326| long=12.591628 | hours=Apr–May & Oct: 10:00–18:00; Jun–Sep: 10:00–19:00 (Aug until 20:00) | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=12th-century Norman castle built over the ancient Temple of Venus Erycina. Set on a cliff with wide views over the coast and valleys. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Elymian-Punic Walls | alt=Mura Ciclopiche Elimo-Puniche | address=Runs between Porta Spada and Porta Trapani | image=Elymian-Punic Walls in Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q15848824 | wikipedia=Elymian-Punic Walls of Erice | lat=38.04101| long=12.58753 | hours=Accessible at all times | price=Free | content=Ancient walls built from the 8th century BCE by the Elymians, later expanded by Punic and medieval builders. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Balio Towers | alt=Torri del Balio | address=Viale Conte Pepoli | wikipedia=Balio Towers | wikidata=Q113564796 | lat=38.03579| long=12.59074 | hours=Exterior open; towers included in Erice Card ticket | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=Group of medieval towers that once guarded the castle approach and housed royal officials. Overlooks the coastline and Balio Gardens. | lastedit=2026-02 }} [[File:Torre di Re Federico (54329038181).jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Mother Church and Torre di Re Federico bell tower.]] * {{see | name=Royal Mother Church | alt=Chiesa Matrice o Real Duomo | address=Piazza Matrice | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q14549937 | wikipedia=Chiesa Matrice, Erice | lat=38.03670 | long=12.58382 | hours=10:00–18:00 | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=14th-centry church commissioned by Frederick III, with Gothic–Renaissance interiors and a climbable bell tower.| lastedit=2026-02 }} ===Archaeological sites=== * {{see | name=Temple of Venus Erycina | alt= | image= | address= | directions=in the Castle of Venus courtyard | wikidata=Q29654127 | lat=38.035383 | long=12.592220 | hours= | price= | content=Archaeological remains of the ancient sanctuary of Venus Erycina. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Sanctuary of Demeter | alt= | image=View from Erice, Trapani (Italy) (12980400224).jpg | address= | directions=just outside the ancient city walls, near the Spanish Quarter | wikidata=Q138938806 | lat=38.04212 | long=12.59029 | hours= | price= | content=Ancient sanctuary dedicated to Demeter, with views over Bonagia and the coastline. | lastedit=2026-04 }} * {{see | name=Necropolis of Piano delle Forche | alt= | image= | address= | directions=near the upper cable car station | wikidata=Q138968897 | lat=38.035306 | long=12.580056 | hours= | price= | content=A Punic burial site just outside the ancient fortification walls. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Pool of Apollo | alt=Piscina di Apollo | image= | address=Via Piscina Apollinis | directions=near the Chapel of Our Lady of Custonaci | wikidata= | lat=38.040184 | long=12.589097 | hours= | price=Free | content=Ancient spring and rock-cut pool traditionally associated with the worship of Apollo and later linked to the medieval Jewish community of Erice. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ===Science and peace-making sites=== [[File:Eugene Wigner Institute courtyard.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Interior courtyard of the Ettore Majorana Foundation's Eugene Wigner Institute.]] * {{see | name=Pepoli Turret | alt=Torretta Pepoli | address=Below Balio Gardens | image=Erice - Italy (15035305535).jpg | wikidata=Q85669473 | wikipedia=Pepoli Turret | lat=38.0359587 | long=12.591247 | hours=10:00–17:00 (seasonal; check site) | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=Neo-Gothic retreat built in the 1870s by Count Pepoli, combining Moorish design elements, ceramic tiles and Favignana stone. Once a meeting place for intellectuals, it now houses a peace observatory linked to Erice’s modern identity as a centre for science and dialogue. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Patrick M. S. Blackett Institute | alt=Convent of San Domenico | url=https://museimajoranaerice.com/ | address=Piazzetta San Domenico | lat=38.03844 | long=12.58808 | price=Included in the Erice Card | wikidata=Q123258952 | wikipedia=Patrick M. S. Blackett Institute (Erice) | content=Part of the Ettore Majorana Centre, housed in a former Dominican convent adapted for scientific conferences and events. It includes the Paul A. M. Dirac Museum and is associated with the drafting of the Erice Statement, a landmark declaration on scientific responsibility and nuclear disarmament. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Eugene Wigner Institute | alt=Convento di San Francesco | address=Via San Francesco | url=https://museimajoranaerice.com/ | wikidata=Q135581139 | lat=38.03627| long=12.58862 | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=Former Franciscan convent founded in 1364 by Count Francesco Ventimiglia and expanded over the following centuries. After briefly serving as a hospital, the historic complex was repurposed as the Eugene Wigner Institute, part of the Ettore Majorana Foundation, and now hosts scientific conferences and research activities. The atmospheric spaces are also used for art exhibitions, concerts, and cultural performances. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ===Churches and religious heritage=== [[File:Erice Chiesa di San Giuliano BW 2025-04-30 12-51-50.jpg|thumb|Church of San Giuliano]] ====Parish churches==== * {{see | name=Church of Saint Julian | alt=Chiesa di San Giuliano | email= | address=Via Roma, 7 | lat=38.03683 | long=12.5889 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10:00–18:00 | wikidata=Q28004133 | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=It was founded by Roger I, and rebuilt in the 17th century. It is used for religious and civic gatherings. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Parish Church of San Cataldo | alt=Chiesa di San Cataldo | address=Piazza San Cataldo | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q118892302 | lat=38.038081 | long=12.58917 | hours= | price= | content=Gothic church with three naves, documented in 1339 and rebuilt with stucco decoration between 1740 and 1786. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Anthony the Abbot | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate | address=Near Spanish Quarter | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q118892312 | lat=38.041591 | long=12.589239 | hours= | price= | content=Coastal-view church with Byzantine frescoes and distinctive Tuscan columns. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ====Confraternities==== * {{see | name=Church of Saint Ursula | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Orsola | address=Viale Porta Spada | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q118892315 | lat=38.041570 | long=12.58855 | hours= | price= | content=15th-century church that houses the Misteri statues used during Good Friday processions. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Martin | alt=Chiesa di San Martino | email= | address=Via Pietro Salerno, 8 | lat=38.03719 | long=12.58658 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | price=Included in the Erice Card | wikidata=Q55378773 | content=17th-century confraternity church with Renaissance and Rococo-style interiors. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint John the Baptist | alt=Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista | address=Via San Giovanni | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q55378778 | lat=38.037842 | long=12.5902898 | price= | content=Gothic-style church with marble works by the Gagini school and Erice’s largest nave. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ====Monasteries==== [[File:Church of Saint Peter in Erice.jpg|thumb|Church of Saint Peter (Chiesa di San Pietro) with a bridge connecting it to the former Monastery of the Poor Clares, now part of the Ettore Majorana Foundattion]] * {{see | name=Church of Saint Peter | alt=Chiesa di San Pietro | address=Via Gian Filippo Guarnotti, 52 | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q118892310 | lat=38.03771 | long=12.58792 | hours= | price= | content=Built in 1365 and rebuilt in 1610 in Baroque style; connected by an arch to the Monastery of the Poor Clares | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Monastery and Church of Saint Charles | alt=Monastero e Chiesa di San Carlo | address=Via Gian Fillippo Guarnotti | lat=38.037176 | long=12.587874 | directions= | wikidata=Q135639757 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Chiesa-di-San-Carlo.jpg | content=Founded in 1617 as a home for orphaned girls, this former convent complex became known for its confectionery tradition, including almond sweets such as pasta reale. Following recent restoration, parts of the historic site are now reused for education and residential accommodation for enrolled pupils of the local hospitality school (not open to visitors). | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Monastery of the Most Holy Saviour (Ruins) | alt=Monastero del Santissimo Salvatore | email= | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.037332 | long=12.585919 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | price=Included in the Erice Card | image=Ruins of the Monastery of the Most Holy Saviour.jpg | content=Ruin of a Benedictine monastery built over a medieval noble residence. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Santa Teresa | alt=Chiesa di Santa Teresa | email= | address=Via Vito Carvini | lat=38.03909 | long=12.58719 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Saint-theresa-church-erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135639858 | content=Moved to its current site around 1828–1830, this former hospital chapel has a single nave and houses a revered statue of its patron saint, central to a popular annual procession still celebrated in Erice and nearby areas. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries the adjoining monastery was converted for civic use. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ====Convents==== * {{see | name=Annunciation or Carmine Church | alt=Chiesa dell'Annunziata o del Carmine | email= | address=Piazza Carmine | lat=38.03975 | long=12.587083 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Carmine-Church-Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135639719 | content=Founded in 1423 by Don Bernardo Militari in his palace, this church is a rare example of private ecclesiastical architecture in Sicily. It blends Gothic and Renaissance styles with vibrant local Baroque touches. It was historically attached to a Carmelite convent, founded in 1423. The adjoining convent buildings are now used as a hotel. | lastedit=2026-02}} ====Other churches==== [[File:Church of Saint Albert in Erice.jpg|thumb|Church of Saint Albert]] * {{see | name=Church of Saint Albert | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Alberto dei Bianchi | email= | address=Via Calatafimi | lat=38.037231 | long=12.58567 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q118892320 | content=Oval-plan 16th-century church with altars and stuccoes, once used by a charitable brotherhood. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Isidore | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Isidoro | email= | address=Via Vito Carvini | lat=38.036873 | long=12.58382 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | price=Included in the Erice Card | wikidata=Q118892313 | content=Small sanctuary near the birthplace of Blessed Luigi Rabatà, historically linked to farming communities. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of the Most Holy Saviour | alt=Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore| email= | image=Oratory of the Most Holy Sacrament in Erice.jpg | address=Via Santissimo Salvatore | lat=38.037592 | long=12.586171 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | price=Included in the Erice Card | wikidata=Q118892299 | content=14th-century church founded by count Enrico Chiaramonte; decorated with stuccoes by Pietro dell'Orto in 1794. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | email= | address=Via San Francesco | lat=38.036200 | long=12.588796 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Church of the San Francesco.jpg | wikidata=Q135639786 | content=Founded in 1364 by Count Francesco Ventimiglia in his former palace, this active church—once part of a major Franciscan complex—features a single nave and a Renaissance-style vestibule added in the early 20th century. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Chapel of Our Lady of Custonaci | alt=Cappella della Madonna di Custonaci | address=Via Piscina Apollinis | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | lat=38.0402472 | long=12.5890758 | wikidata=Q135642755 | price=Free | image=Chapel of Our Lady of Custonaci.jpg | content=This small chapel overlooks the countryside with distant views toward Custonaci, where the main sanctuary of the Madonna of Custonaci is located. It is dedicated to the Madonna of Custonaci, one of the most venerated Marian figures in western Sicily. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Catherine | alt=Chiesa di Santa Caterina | address=Via Dott. Voltaggio | url= | lat=38.039361| long=12.586855 | wikidata= Q139592832 | price= | image= | content=This small church was built in 1335 and formed part of a large palazzo of a noble soldier Giovanni Majorana that once extended all the way down to Piazza Carmine. | lastedit=2026-04 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | address=Via Dott. Voltaggio | url= | lat=38.039308| long=12.586796 | wikidata= Q139592768 | price= | image= | content=A single-nave church dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola, a town in Calabria. The building served as a hospital chapel until the 19th century, associated with a hospital once located in the adjacent Majorana Soldier Palace. | lastedit=2026-04 }} ===Museums and exhibitions=== [[File:Erice Sicily Italy 06.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Spanish Quarter, with views overlooking the surrounding landscape]] * {{see | name=Cordici Museum | alt=Polo Museale A. Cordici | address=Vico San Rocco | url=https://www.fondazioneericearte.org/polo-museale-a-cordici/ | wikidata=Q21552069 | lat=38.038173 | long=12.586569 | hours=10:00–18:00; audio tours in 5 languages | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=Housed in a former convent. Exhibits include Elymian and Roman artifacts, sacred art, and Italian modernism. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Spanish Quarter | alt=Quartiere Spagnolo | url= | email= | address=Behind Chiesa di Sant’Antonio | lat=38.04148 | long=12.59005 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4 solo, €12 integrated Erice Card; reduced €2/€6 | image=Erice Sicily Italy 06.jpg | wikidata=Q135640151 | content=Unfinished 17th-century Spanish garrison now housing exhibitions on crafts, marine life, and local traditions. Terrace views over the coastline. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Erice in Miniature | alt=Erice in Miniatura | address=Via Dr. Vultaggio, 12 (Palazzo Sales) | lat=38.03949 | long=12.58772 | hours=Apr–Oct: daily 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: weekends/by reservation | price=Included in Erice Card; standalone approx €2 | content=1:100 scale model of Erice made from traditional materials, with mechanical and lighting effects. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ===Civic and historic architecture=== ====Palaces==== [[File:Palazzo Platamone Erice.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Palazzo Platamone]] * {{see | name=Palazzo Platamone | alt=Platamone Palace | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele / Via Barberi | image=Palazzo_Platamone_Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135641446 | lat=38.036656 | long=12.584785 | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=One of 17th-century Erice’s largest and best-preserved patrician homes, this palace—once owned by the Barbier-Stabile family and later by the Platamone marquises—features dual façades and spacious upper-level living quarters above service rooms. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Municipale | alt=Erice Town Hall | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi (formerly Piazza della Loggia) | lat=38.03842 | long=12.587128 | wikidata=Q122642638 | image=Municipio-erice.jpg | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=This 19th-century ''municipio'' (town hall) bears a marble plaque commemorating the 875 men from Erice who joined Garibaldi’s 1860 campaign for Italian unification. Led by Cavaliere Giuseppe Coppola, they fought at Calatafimi. The plaque, installed in 1910, celebrates their role in Sicily’s liberation. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Palazzo La Porta | alt=La Porta Palace | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 99 | lat=38.036461 | long=12.584202 | wikidata= Q139548914 | image=Erice, Via Vittorio Emanuele - panoramio.jpg | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=A 17th–18th-century patrician residence built at the height of the La Porta family’s prominence. The austere Baroque façade is constructed from large squared blocks of tuff, with simple windows and elegant projecting balconies. | lastedit=2026-04 }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Burgarella | alt=Burgarella Palace | address=Via San Francesco, 73 | lat=38.0361445 | long=12.5881874 | wikidata= | image= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=Late-19th-century palazzo of the Burgarella family, whose wealth came from the salt and tuna industries. Family patriarch Agostino Burgarella Ajola established the famous salt works of Aden and developed commercial interests extending from Sicily to North Africa and the Red Sea. | lastedit=2026-06 }} ====Noble and historic residences==== * {{see | name=Coppola House | alt=Casa Coppola | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | image=Coppola-House-Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135641560 | lat=38.03715 | long=12.58592 | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=Former home of Cavaliere Giuseppe Coppola, a patriot and officer of the Crown of Italy, this house bears a 1910 plaque honoring his noble roots, role in Italy’s unification, and steadfast resistance. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Majorana House | alt=Casa Majorana | url= | email= | address=Piazzetta San Domenico | lat=38.038321 | long=12.587893 | directions= | wikidata=Q135647917 | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=91016 Erice TP, Italy - panoramio (19).jpg | content=This elegant 18th-century townhouse, once home to the noble Majorana family, is a refined example of barocchetto siciliano, a lighter, more graceful take on Sicilian Baroque. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Curatolo-Ragusa House | alt=Casa Curatolo-Ragusa | url= | email= | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi (formerly Piazza della Loggia) | lat=38.038128 | long=12.586977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=Curatolo-Ragusa House in Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135640082 | content=Overlooking Erice’s main square, this elegant 18th-century residence features a crest with a crane, stars, and mountain, and encloses a small courtyard. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Laudicina House | alt=Casa Laudicina | url= | email= | address=Via Pietro Gervasi | lat=38.036358 | long=12.589696 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=Laudicina House.jpg | wikidata=Q135640113 | content=Overlooking the Balio Gardens, this imposing former residence of Trapani mayor Domenico Laudicina blends two historic houses around a courtyard, featuring ornate plasterwork with Art Deco touches. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Palma Savalli House | alt=Casa Palma Savalli | url= | email= | address=Piazzetta San Martino | lat=38.037363 | long=12.586716 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image= | wikidata=Q139595939 | content=A historic house with a notable Baroque portal, now in poor repair. It was once home to the Palma Savalli family, prominent in the city’s political and economic life in the late 16th and 17th centuries. | lastedit=2026-04 }} * {{see | name=Kardaky House | alt=Casa Kardaky | url= | email= | address=Via Antonio Cordici | lat=38.038163 | long=12.587612 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | wikidata=Q139600888 | lastedit=2026-05 | content=A Liberty-style house from the early 20th century, that was built as a holiday residence for the Kardaky family of Cairo. It remained in their possession until the 1940s. }} ====Repurposed heritage buildings==== * {{see | name=Church of the Most Holy Sacrament of the Quarantors | alt=Chiesa del SS. Sacramento dei Quaranta | email= | address=Via Albertina Degli Abbati | lat=38.036765 | long=12.586603 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=Church-of-SS-Sacrament-of-the-Quarantors.jpg | wikidata=Q135639876 | content=Founded in 1765, this small Baroque church with an oval interior was later repurposed as a grocery store, political office, and eventually a private holiday home. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Former Hotel Igea | alt=Ex Hotel Igea | url= | email= | address=Via Albertina degli Abati | lat=38.03663 | long=12.58796 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=Former Grand Hotel Igea.jpg | wikidata=Q135639904 | content=Early 20th-century Liberty-style (Art Nouveau) building that once served as Erice’s grand hotel during the interwar tourism boom. The historic structure is now reused as residential accommodation for enrolled students of the local hospitality school and not as a public hotel. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ===Monte Erice sites=== * {{see | name=Chiaramontan Aqueduct | alt=Acquedotto chiaramontano | address=SP3 road | wikidata=Q139943117 | lat=38.02813 | long=12.56909 | hours=Accessible at all times | price=Free | content=Historic Difali fountain that was part of a medieval aqueduct constructed by the Chiaramonte family to convey water to Trapani. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Sanctuary of Saint Anne | alt=Santuario di Sant’Anna | address=Contrada Difali | url= | lat=38.024916 | long=12.562418 | wikidata=Q118892322 | price=Free | image= | content=17th-century pilgrimage sanctuary. It was restored for religious use in the late 20th century and remains active for retreats, prayer and pilgrimage activities. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Church of the Capuchins | alt=Sorelle Povere di Santa Chiara Monastero Sacro Cuore | address=Strade Provinciale | url=https://www.clarissedisicilia.it/la-nostra-creativita/monastero-sacro-cuore-erice-tp/ | lat=38.03373688 | long=12.5859095 | wikidata=Q135937042 | hours= | image= | content=A 16th-century Roman Catholic church built as part of a Capuchin convent in 1571; today the adjoining convent is home to the Poor Clares. Inhabited by nuns; generally closed to visitors, though the exterior can be admired. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Hippolytus | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Ippolito | directions=on CAI 602 hiking route, on the eastern slopes | lat=38.042314 | long=12.594060 | wikidata= Q139973661 | hours= | image= | content=A ruined medieval church which preserves fragments of a medieval fresco cycle and incorporates the cave Oratory of Saint Gregory, associated with earlier eremitic traditions. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Mary Magdalene | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena | directions=on CAI 602 hiking route, on the eastern slopes | lat=38.039121 | long=12.597573 | wikidata= Q139974840 | hours= | image= | content= Ruined medieval church of probable Norman origin, formerly decorated with a notable cycle of 12th-century frescoes now preserved in the Church of San Giovanni Battista. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Mary Major | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore | directions=on CAI 602 hiking route, on the eastern slopes | lat=38.045196 | long=12.591313 | wikidata= Q139976769 | hours= | image= | content=One of the three medieval churches of the Tre Chiese route, representing the network of rural religious foundations that once occupied the slopes of Monte Erice. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Agro-Forestry Museum of San Matteo | alt=Museo Agro-Forestale San Matteo | address=Contrada San Matteo, about 4 km southeast of the summit | lat=38.053702 | long=12.580490 | hours=Check seasonal opening (often closed in winter) | price=Free or small donation | content=Set in a traditional rural ''baglio'', the museum explores local agricultural and forestry traditions on Monte Erice. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=San Nicola Sports Field | alt=Campo San Nicola | address=SP3 | lat=38.03837578| long=12.57889016 | hours= | price= | content=Sports field established between 1929 and 1932 with support from the Opera Nazionale Balilla for pupils of the nearby Convitto Sales. Recently renovated by the municipality and used for local football training. A panoramic viewpoint near the entrance offers views over the surrounding countryside and coastline. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ==Do== Erice has both historic sites and nearby trails for outdoor activities. The area includes hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, parks suited to families, and swimming along the coast. === Gardens and nature walks === [[File:The Parterre at the Balio Gardens.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Parterre, a formal terrace garden at the Balio Gardens.]] * {{do | name=Balio Gardens | alt=Giardino del Balio | address=Viale Conte Pepoli | wikidata=Q131823347 | wikipedia=Balio Gardens | lat=38.036054 | long=12.5896297 | hours=Open daily | price=Free | content=Public gardens near the Castle of Venus, with terraces, fountains, and Mediterranean plants. Landscaped in the 1870s by Count Pepoli, they are now part of the ''Grandi Giardini Italiani'' network. Offers panoramic views over Trapani and the sea. }} [[File:Site_map_of_the_Balio_Garden_in_Erice,_Sicily.svg|thumb|Balio Gardens map]] * {{do | name=Sacred Wood of Erice | alt=Bosco Sacro di Erice | image= | address= | directions=near the Castle of Venus | wikidata= Q139267883 | lat=38.0367567 | long=12.5922723 | hours=Accessible at all times | price=Free | content=Historic woodland on Monte Erice associated with the ancient cult of Venus Erycina. The area preserves fragments of native forest and forms part of ongoing ecological conservation and restoration initiatives. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=CAI 601 – Saint Anna Trail | alt=Sentiero di Sant'Anna | address=Starts near Porta Trapani, ends at Sant'Anna Sanctuary near the lower cableway station | lat=38.03654 | long=12.58271 | hours=Always open | price=Free | content=5.5-km trail through forested slopes and picnic areas, ending at the Sant’Anna Sanctuary near the cable car base station. }} * {{do | name=CAI 602 – Three Churches Trail | alt=Sentiero Porta Castellammare–Tre Chiese | address=Starts at Porta Castellammare, loops east past rural chapels and viewpoints | lat=38.04154 | long=12.58886 | hours=Always open | price=Free | content=4.5-km loop with wildflower meadows, panoramic overlooks, and small chapels east of the town. }} * {{do | name=CAI 603 – Pepoli Turret Trail | alt=Sentiero Torretta Pepoli | address=Starts at Balio Gardens, loops through Bosco Sacro di Erice and returns near Pepoli Turret | wikidata=Q139267883 | lat=38.03765 | long=12.58999 | hours=Always open | price=Free | content=2.7-km shaded loop with views of the Castle of Venus and wooded terrain. Good for birdwatching and photography. }} * {{do | name=CAI 604 – San Matteo Forestry Trail | alt=Sentiero Demanio Forestale San Matteo | address=Starts just near the upper cable station, ends at the Agro-Forestry Museum of San Matteo | lat=38.036362 | long=12.580102 | hours=Always open | price=Free | content=6.9-km trail with pine woods, agro-pastoral landscapes, and educational signage. Ends at the Forestry Museum. }} ===Recreation and sporting events=== * {{do | name=Saint Julian Beach | alt=Spiaggia di San Giuliano | directions=About 20 minutes walk from the lower cable station | url= | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri | lat=38.0363114 | long=12.53636 | price=Free (public areas; beach clubs charge for sunbeds and umbrellas) | hours=Open all year (beach clubs seasonal) | content=A long, sandy beach stretching for about 1 km along the Tyrrhenian coast below Erice. The water is generally calm and clear, making it good for swimming. Several beach clubs line parts of the shore, offering meals, sunbeds, umbrellas, and water sports, while other sections remain free and undeveloped. }} * {{do | name=Sports Garden | alt=Giardino dello Sport | address=Via del Cipresso, Casa Santa | directions=Across the road from Saint Julian Beach | lat=38.03782 | long=12.53942 | price=Some activities free; others require payment or booking | content=Large outdoor sports park near the seafront, featuring an open-air gym and fitness area, football pitches, padel and tennis courts, basketball courts, and beach volleyball facilities. The complex also includes indoor courts, a children’s playground, and refreshment kiosks. It is widely used by local sports teams and for organised activities, with several areas open for casual public use. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{do | name=Gymfit | alt=Palestra e Centro Benessere | address=Via Fratelli Aiuto, 12, Casa Santa | lat=38.024503 | long=12.550510 | phone=+39 0923 24604 | url=https://www.gymfit.it/ | price=Membership and day passes available | content=Modern gym and wellness centre offering a large fitness area with cardio and weight equipment, a variety of group classes (including pilates, functional training and dance fitness), and personalised training sessions. The wellness zone features a spa with sauna, Turkish bath, hydromassage pools, relaxation areas, and massage and beauty treatments. A small bar/lounge area is also available for refreshments after workouts. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{do | name=Erice Adventure Park | alt=Parco Avventura Erice | url=https://www.parcoavventuraerice.it | address=Contrada Martogna (near SP31) | lat=38.02777 | long=12.56223 | price=From ~€14; group/event packages available | hours=Seasonal opening; booking recommended | content=Adventure park with aerial rope courses, zip lines, an archery area, and picnic zones in wooded surroundings. Suitable for children and adults. }} * {{do | name=Ericelandia Splash | alt= | url=https://ericelandiasplash.it/ | address=Viale Lenzi, 91016 Napola | lat=37.99325 | long=12.63186 | price= | hours= | content=Family amusement and water park with pools, slides, inflatable attractions, and family entertainment, including areas for winter holiday activities and children’s recreation. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Erice Trail | url=https://running.life/en/event/erice-trail | lat= | long= | content=Recurring springtime trail running event with multiple distance options on the slopes of Monte Erice, attracting regional runners and outdoor enthusiasts. Dates and routes vary by year. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{do | name=Monte Erice Hill Climb | alt=Cronoscalata Monte Erice | url=https://www.cronoscalate.it/events/event/68a-monte-erice/ | wikidata= Q16545942 | lat= | long= | content=An automobile hillclimb race established in 1954 and part of the Italian national championship calendar, typically held in September, with the course finishing at the summit of Monte Erice. |lastedit=2026-01 }} ===Culture and learning=== * {{do | name=Gebel Hamed Theatre | alt=Teatro Gebel Hamed | url= | email= | address=Vico San Rocco | lat=38.038117 | long=12.58674 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Teatro-Gebel-Hamit.jpg | wikidata=Q135640182 | content=Founded in 1576 as the Church of Saints Rocco and Sebastiano and later adapted for other uses, the building was converted into a cinema in 1940 and now serves as a small theatre and cultural venue. }} * {{do | name=Palazzo Sales | alt=former Monastery of Santa Teresa | url= | email= | address=Via Vito Carvini | lat=38.03931 | long=12.58765 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | wikidata=Q135639978 | hours= | price= | image=Palazzo Sales in Erice.jpg | content=Founded as the Monastery of Santa Teresa, this historic complex now houses Erice’s Officucina culinary laboratories — purpose-built teaching kitchens within the former monastery used for training, food innovation projects, and cooking events, some open to the public.}} * {{do | name=Scuola di Arte Culinaria Maria Grammatico | alt=Maria Grammatico pastry school | url=https://www.mariagrammatico.it/ | wikidata=Q136368858 | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.03776| long=12.58651 | image=La-pasticceria-di-grammatico.jpg |lastedit=2026-01 | content=Traditional pastry school run by renowned Erice-born pastry chef Maria Grammatico, known for preserving the town’s convent-based almond sweet traditions. The school offers short public classes and demonstrations focused on local specialities such as pasta reale di Erice and other historic Sicilian pastries.}} ===Wineries and agriturismo visits=== * {{do | name=Baglio Ingardia | alt= | url=https://www.baglioingardia.com/ | email= | address=Via Salemi, Paceco | lat=37.987439 | long=12.576450 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | content=An agricultural estate producing olive oil, wine and craft beer, and offering tastings to visitors. | wikidata= Q139621355 | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Baglio Sorìa Resort & Wine Experience | alt= | url=https://bagliosoria.it/ | email= | address=Contrada Soria | lat=37.978651 | long=12.602953 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | wikidata=Q138566482 | content=A winery offering wine tastings and master classes, cooking classes, a restaurant and accommodation. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Barone di Serramarrocco | alt= | url=https://www.baronediserramarrocco.it/en/ | email= | address=Via Alcide De Gasperi, 15 | lat=37.947900 | long=12.744081 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | wikidata= Q139621532 | content=A winery producing Erice DOC wines on the historic lands of a 17th-century barony. Tastings by special arrangement. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Fazio Winery | alt=Casa Vinicola Fazio | url=https://www.casavinicolafazio.it/en/home-english/ | email= | address=Via Capitano Antonio Rizzo, 39 | lat=37.961190 | long=12.676102 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | wikidata= Q139620466 | content=A winery producing Erice DOC wines and offering tastings, cellar tours, and food pairings. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Ottoventi | alt= | url=https://www.ottoventi.wine/ | email= | address= | lat=38.023561 | long=12.586811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | wikidata=Q139620402 | content=A wine and olive oil producer and offering tastings in a design-led cellar. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ==Eat== [[File:A restaurant in Erice.jpg|thumb|250px|Restaurant tables on a cobbled street]] Erice’s cuisine blends traditional Sicilian flavours with mountain and rural influences. Local specialties include cheeses and olive oil produced in the highlands, while dining options range from simple trattorias in the historic centre to seafood spots along the coast. === Local products === ==== Cheese ==== Erice and the surrounding uplands are known for traditional sheep and goat cheeses made by small-scale producers. ''Ericino'' is a mixed-milk cheese made from cow’s and sheep’s milk, typically aged and served with bread or in rustic dishes. Other local varieties include ''tuma'', a soft, unsalted sheep’s milk cheese eaten fresh, and ''ricotta infornata'' (baked ricotta), with a firm golden crust and soft interior. These cheeses are often sold at village markets, festivals, or directly from farms and agriturismi. ==== Olives and olive oil ==== Several farms in the Erice area produce olives and extra virgin olive oil using traditional methods. Local cultivars include Nocellara del Belice — used both for oil and table olives — and Biancolilla, prized for its light, aromatic oil. To learn more, arrange tastings, or purchase directly from producers, see the listings under '''[[Val di Mazara Wine Region]]'''. === Restaurants === Restaurants in Erice range from simple cafés to more refined spots, with prices generally moderate for the region. ==== Historic centre ==== * {{eat | name=Antica Pasticceria da Michele | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 10 | lat=38.037908 | long=12.586622 | url=https://www.anticapasticceriadamichele.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Historic pastry shop and bar with outdoor tables. Great for a morning cappuccino and pastry, plus panini and light snacks all day. }} * {{eat | name=Ecirè | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 119 | lat=38.03798 | long=12.58682 | phone=+39 3929514411 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Friendly all-day café and eatery offering light meals, sweet treats, and gelato. }} [[File:Curatolo-Ragusa House in Erice.jpg|thumb|Pizzeria beside Curatolo-Ragusa House on Erice's main square]] * {{eat | name=Sapori di Badia | address=Piazza Porta Trapani, 6 | lat=38.036071 | long=12.58376 | url=https://www.saporidibadia.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Convenient café near Porta Trapani, for breakfast, coffee, or a light lunch. Popular stop when entering town, with pastries, panini, and a pleasant terrace. }} * {{eat | name=La Tonda Fritta | address=Near Porta Trapani | lat=38.03625 | long=12.58359 | phone=+39 351 988 7145 |lastedit=2025-11 | content=Small takeaway specialising in arancini and other Sicilian fried snacks (€2–4). }} * {{eat | name=Osteria di Venere | address=Via Roma, 6 | lat=38.03667 | long=12.58875 | url=https://www.osteriadivenere.com/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=A small osteria serving seasonal Sicilian dishes. Casual but elegant atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Monte San Giuliano | address=Vicolo San Rocco, 7 | lat=38.038036 | long=12.58644 | phone=+39 0923 869595 | email=ristorante@montesangiuliano.it | url=https://www.montesangiuliano.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Traditional Sicilian restaurant with a rustic interior and summer terrace. Mains €16–30. Highlights include couscous and almond-based desserts. }} * {{eat | name=La Prima Dea | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 17 | image=La-Prima-Dea-Ristorante-Erice.jpg | lat=38.037836 | long=12.586729 | phone=+39 0923 869223 | email=info@laprimadea.it | hours=12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 daily; closed 11 Nov–20 Dec | url=https://www.laprimadea.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Refined restaurant serving traditional Erice recipes and seasonal specialities. Indoor and outdoor seating available. A commemorative plaque outside marks the birthplace of Rocco La Russa Peraino, a local patriot and physician who died fighting with Garibaldi at the Battle of Ponte dell'Ammiraglio in 1860. }} * {{eat | name=La Pentolaccia | address=Via G.F. Guarnotti, 17 | image=A restaurant in Erice.jpg | lat=38.0374831 | long=12.58776 | phone=+39 0923 869099 | email=info@ristorantelapentolaccia.it | url=http://www.ristorantelapentolaccia.it/ |lastedit=2026-01 | content=Small, informal restaurant known for homemade pasta and regional starters. Relaxed and good value. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Caffé San Rocco | address=Via F. Guarnotti, 23 | image= | lat=38.03755 | long= 12.58774 | phone=+39 0923869337 | email=caffesanroccoerice@gmail.com | url=https://www.facebook.com/ristorantecaffesanroccoerice/ |lastedit=2026-01 | content=A family-run restaurant open year-round, with a rustic interior of stone and exposed wood, offering traditional Sicilian dishes alongside a good local wine selection. }} ==Drink== [[File:Vineyard on Monte Erice.jpg|thumb|250px|Vineyards on the slopes of Monte Erice, with Trapani and the sea beyond]] From shaded cafés in the historic centre to beachside bars and summer music events, Erice and its surrounding districts offer a range of places to relax, including stops along the local wine route. The Birrificio Baroni "Birra Erice" is a good local beer to try. === Wine route === The hills around Erice form part of the officially designated Erice DOC (''Denominazione di Origine Controllata''), one of 13 wine routes in Sicily. The area's clay-limestone soils, Mediterranean climate, and strong day–night temperature shifts support a range of native and international grape varieties. Wines from Nero d’Avola, Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Zibibbo, Syrah, and Chardonnay are among the most common. To learn more, arrange tastings, vineyard tours, or book accommodation, see the winery listings under '''[[Val di Mazara Wine Region]]'''. In late August, the historic centre hosts '''Borgo diVino in Tour''', a travelling wine and food festival. Dozens of Sicilian wineries, food vendors, and live performers gather in piazzas like Piazza della Loggia and Piazza San Giuliano, offering a relaxed way to sample local wines. *{{drink | name=Domus Blanca Lounge Bar | image=Domus-blanca.jpg | address=Via Gian Filippo Guarnotti, 60 | lat=38.03815 | long=12.58792 | url=https://www.leggimenu.it/menu/domusblancaerice?v=324433 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Cocktail bar with garden seating and a small boutique attached. Serves refined cocktails in a quiet, design-focused setting. }} *{{drink | name=Ristorante Nuovo Edelweiss | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi, 4 | directions=Erice's main square, formerly Piazza della Loggia | lat=38.038429| long=12.58725 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Set on Erice’s main square, this relaxed spot is a pleasant place for an aperitivo while people-watching in the evening sun. Run by friendly owners (and their charming dog Napoleon), it’s also known for a surprisingly good carbonara if you decide to stay for dinner. }} *{{drink | name=Moonteasy Pizzeria Ristorante Bar | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi, 13 | directions=Erice's main square, formerly Piazza della Loggia | lat=38.03814 | long=12.58705 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=All-day bar and casual eatery right on Erice’s main square. Outdoor tables are perfect for sipping cocktails or local wines in the evening sun. Open year-round and a relaxed spot for both drinks and light bites. }} *{{drink | name=Caffè del Balio | address=Via Vicolo Balio | image=Cafe del Balio.jpg | lat=38.03554 | long=12.58934 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Charming '''seasonal''' café set in the Balio Gardens, perfect for a granita or cold drink on a hot day. The historical building offers shaded outdoor tables and panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. A peaceful spot to rest and refresh in summer. }} ==Buy== Shops mainly sell local specialties such as almond pastries, marzipan, ceramics, woven textiles, and regional food products. Most are located near Porta Trapani and Piazza della Loggia. Many shops offer tastings, and some also operate as cafés or wine bars. * {{buy | name=La Sicilia in Bocca | alt=Gourmet food and wine shop | image=La-Sicilia-in-Bocca.jpg | url=https://lasiciliainboccaerice.com/ | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.036951 | long=12.585574 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Specialty food store offering tastings of local wines, cheeses, sweets, and preserves. Friendly service and carefully selected products. }} * {{buy | name=Domus Blanca Boutique | alt=Fashion and artisan goods | image=Domus-blanca.jpg | address= Via Gian Filippo Guarnotti, 60 | lat=38.03815 | long=12.58792 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Stylish concept boutique attached to the Domus Blanca lounge bar. Sells contemporary fashion, accessories, and handmade decor. }} * {{buy | name=Pasticceria Maria Grammatico | alt=Maria Grammatico pastry shop | url=https://www.mariagrammatico.it/ | image=La-pasticceria-di-grammatico.jpg | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.037816 | long=12.586528 |lastedit=2025-08 | content=Historic pastry shop founded by Maria Grammatico, known for traditional almond sweets and ''genovesi''. Offers takeaway, a small café area, and cooking classes. }} * {{buy | name=A Putia du Mastru d’Ascia | alt=The Shop of the Master Carpenter | image= | url=https://www.aguecifalegnameria.it/a-putia-du-mastru-d-ascia | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele 80 | lat=38.036535 | long=12.58441 | lastedit=2025-10 | content=Artisan wood shop showcasing handcrafted Sicilian wooden pieces—decor objects, small furnishings, toys, lamps, and unique souvenirs—linked to the Agueci woodworking atelier in nearby Valderice. }} ==Sleep== Most accommodations are in the historic upper town, often housed in former monasteries or stone buildings with views of the sea or mountains. These lodgings blend historic charm with basic modern amenities. Additional options, including beach resorts and larger hotels, are found in the coastal district of Casa Santa and along San Giuliano Beach. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Il Carmine Dimora Storica | address=Piazza del Carmine | lat=38.039922 | long=12.58705 | url=https://www.ilcarmine.com/ | image=Il Carmine Hotel in Erice.jpg |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Converted 15th-century Carmelite monastery next to the Church of the Annunziata. Offers a quiet courtyard and preserved architectural features. }} * {{sleep | name=Residence San Martino | address=Via San Martino | image=Residence-san-martino.jpg | lat=38.03713 | long=12.58634 | url=https://www.sanmartinoresidence.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Small residence with courtyard rooms combining historic details and modern comfort. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Elimo | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 73 | lat=38.03663 | long=12.58484 | url=https://www.hotelelimo.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Traditional hotel with panoramic views, a restaurant, and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Casa Cattauro | alt= | address=Via Sales, 33 | lat=38.037327| long=12.589393 | url=https://www.casacattauro.com/en/ | phone=+39 0923 568824 |lastedit=2025-08 | content=A B&B featuring a terrace with views of the Church of Saint John the Baptist and Monte Cofano. }} * {{sleep | name=Venere di Erice Resort & Spa | address=Contrada Santa Croce | lat=38.04258 | long=12.60141 | url=https://www.resortveneredierice.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Modern resort just below the historic centre, featuring coastal views, pool, and spa. Reservations recommended as it sometimes closes in winter. }} * {{sleep | name=Baia dei Mulini Resort & Spa | alt=Hotel Baia dei Mulini | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri, Lido di Erice | lat=38.041064| long=12.54114 | url=https://uvethotels.com/baiadeimulini/ | phone=+39 0923 841111 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Beachfront hotel with sea-view rooms, pool, tennis, and direct beach access. Popular with families and groups. }} * {{sleep | name=CAI Cabin Erice | alt=La Baita CAI Erice | address=Via Piscina Apollinis | lat=38.03964| long=12.5894 | url=https://www.sicilytrekkingtour.it/baita-cai-erice/ | phone=+39 3760591149 | email=baitacaierice@gmail.com |lastedit=2026-05 | content=A Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) mountain hut with 15 beds across three rooms, two shared bathrooms, a common room, and free Wi-Fi. Primarily for CAI members, but open to other hikers on request (April–September). }} ===Farm stays=== * {{sleep | name=Agroturismo Don Carlo | alt= | address=Via Pozzo Rocca, 1 | lat=37.96136| long=12.68711 | url=https://agriturismodoncarlo.it/en/ | phone=+39 3387381849 | email=info@agriturismodoncarlo.it |lastedit=2026-05 | content=A restored farmhouse set among organic olive groves, offering rooms, a pool, homemade meals and views towards the Egadi Islands. }} * {{sleep | name=Azienda Agrituristica Tenuta Pizzolungo | alt= | address=Contrada San Cusumano | lat=38.049211 | long=12.554424 | url=https://www.pizzolungo.com/eng/ | phone=+39 0923563710 | email=info@pizzolungo.it |lastedit=2026-05 | content=Working agriturismo with rooms and self-catering apartments in a restored 19th-century farmhouse, with gardens, olive groves and views of Mount Erice. }} ==Stay safe== Erice is generally a very safe destination with low rates of crime. Violent incidents are rare, and visitors can explore both the historic centre and coastal districts with confidence. That said, there are a few practical concerns to keep in mind: * '''Slippery streets''' – The cobbled lanes of the upper town can become slick when wet, especially during fog or rain. Wear shoes with good grip, and watch your step on uneven paving. * '''Fog and visibility''' – The hilltop is often shrouded in mist, especially in the early morning or evening. Take extra care when driving up or down the mountain, and avoid hiking alone in low visibility. * '''Driving''' – Roads leading to Erice are steep, winding, and sometimes narrow. Drive cautiously, especially at night or in poor weather. * '''Hiking safety''' – If venturing onto rural trails or forest paths, carry water, wear proper footwear, and check weather forecasts. Mobile reception may be limited in remote areas. [[File:Arches over a street in Erice.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Stone arches spanning a narrow street in Erice’s historic centre]] ==Cope== {{listing | name=Civic Hospital of Erice | alt=Ospedale Sant'Antonio Abate | address=Via Cosenza, 118, Casa Santa | lat=38.02828 | long=12.54959 | phone=+39 0923 809111 | content=Main hospital serving Erice and surrounding areas. Emergency services available. }} {{listing | name=Emergency services | alt=Police, fire, ambulance | phone=112 | content=Pan-European emergency number for police, fire, and medical assistance. }} {{listing | name=Local police | alt=Carabinieri | phone=113 | content=For reporting crimes or urgent law enforcement assistance. }} {{listing | name=Fire department | phone=115 | content=For reporting fires or civil protection emergencies. }} {{listing | name=Vito Carvini Municipal Library | alt=Biblioteca Comunale Vito Carvini | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi (formerly Piazza della Loggia) | lat=38.038277 | long=12.58689 | wikidata=Q112864168 | content=Historic municipal library housed in a former palazzo. The library preserves local historical works, manuscripts and cultural collections related to Erice and the surrounding area, and serves as a quiet reading and research space within the old town. }} ==Go next== * [[Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco]] – Shimmering coastal salt flats near Trapani, striking at sunset and rich in history. * [[Aegadian Islands]] – Reach Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo by hydrofoil for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxed island life. * [[Segesta]] – Visit a well-preserved Doric temple and ancient amphitheatre with sweeping countryside views. * [[Stagnone Lagoon and Islands Nature Reserve]] – Explore shallow lagoons, salt pans, and the archaeological island of [[Mozia]]. * [[Gibellina]] – A modern art town rebuilt after an earthquake, known for avant-garde architecture and land art. {{geo|38.0376|12.5878}} {{isPartOf|Trapani (province)}} {{guidecity}} ogihfsb6qpps7071q121r934di03nro 5289126 5289123 2026-06-07T16:40:21Z Kned Wiki 2327203 /* Palaces */ fixing street number 5289126 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Erice Banner castle.jpg|caption=Erice's Balio Towers |otbp=yes}} '''Erice''' is a hilltop town in western [[Sicily]], perched on Monte Erice above the coastal city of [[Trapani]]. The historic centre retains a largely medieval layout, with cobbled streets, ancient landmarks, pre-Roman fortifications and numerous churches reflecting its religious significance. [[File:Erice - Castello di Venere - 202209140012 4.jpeg|thumb|right|350px|The townscape with historic salt pans and the Aegadian Islands]] Today, it has become a centre for international scientific conferences and peace-making efforts, while also being close to beaches, local wineries, parks and hiking trails, retaining its ancient association with love linked to the Temple of Venus on its summit. Recognised as one of ''I Borghi più belli d’Italia'' (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy), the town takes on a distinctive atmosphere after dark, when its narrow alleyways glow around open restaurants and viewpoints look down over the lights of Trapani and the moon reflecting across the Tyrrhenian coast. ==Understand== Erice has been famous as a place to visit for millennia. ===History=== In antiquity, '''Eryx''' was one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Mediterranean world. At the summit of Monte Eryx stood the great sanctuary of Temple of Venus Erycina, dedicated to a local form of the goddess Venus associated with love, fertility, and protection for sailors. The temple’s reputation spread far beyond Sicily, drawing visitors from across southern Italy, North Africa, and Greece, and establishing Eryx as an early international destination. [[File:Erice Sicily Italy 34.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Erice’s stone rooftops opening onto wide coastal views towards Monte Cofano]] Travel continued to shape the town in the medieval period. The Andalusian traveller Ibn Jubayr visited Erice in the 12th century and described a lively town with vineyards on the surrounding slopes, a strong fortress guarding the summit, and a busy urban centre. His account suggests a prosperous settlement welcoming travellers moving between Sicily and the wider Mediterranean world — much as visitors still do today. Religious pilgrimage also played a central role in Erice’s development. For centuries, worshippers from across western Sicily travelled to the town for festivals, holy days, and devotional visits. This steady flow of pilgrims led to the construction of numerous monasteries, convents, and churches, giving Erice its unusually high concentration of religious buildings. The town’s ancient architectures still line the streets and shape its historic centre today. In the 20th century, Erice entered a new chapter as a gathering place for scholars and scientists. Through institutions such as the Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture, the town began hosting international conferences that brought together many of the world’s most prominent scientists and Nobel laureates. These meetings still foster dialogue on global challenges, contributing to Erice’s modern reputation as a place associated with scientific cooperation and peace-making. ===Geography and climate=== [[File:On the Top of the World.jpg|thumb|300px|Mist gathers around the Castle of Venus]] Erice is about 100&nbsp;km from [[Palermo]] and occupies the summit and upper slopes of Monte Erice, rising 750&nbsp;m above Trapani and the coastal plain. The surrounding area includes ancient sites such as [[Segesta]], coastal headlands within the [[Monte Cofano Nature Reserve|Monte Cofano]] and [[Zingaro Nature Reserve|Zingaro]] nature reserves, wine-growing areas of the [[Val di Mazara Wine Region|Val di Mazara]], and the low-lying [[Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco]]. The historic centre is compact and steep, shaped by the mountain’s slopes, with most streets designed for walking rather than vehicles. Beyond the town walls, the mountain connects a patchwork of woodland, vineyard, and coastal landscapes. Erice’s elevation gives it a noticeably cooler climate than the coast below, particularly in summer, when temperatures are often several degrees lower and breezes are common. This cooler air made Erice a popular seasonal retreat from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, when families from coastal towns would spend entire summers here in a tradition known as ''villeggiatura''. In winter, cloud often gathers around the mountaintop, with mist drifting through the streets and lending the town a distinctive character. ===Culture=== Erice blends religious tradition with a growing calendar of cultural, scientific, and sporting events. Its elevated setting and medieval streets provide a unique backdrop for everything from candlelit processions to open-air concerts. The most iconic event is the '''Misteri di Erice''', a Good Friday procession where sculpted scenes of the Passion are carried through the streets by local guilds in traditional dress. In late August, the '''Festa di Maria Santissima di Custonaci''' honours the town’s patron saint with music, parades, and the symbolic “handing over of the golden keys” to the Madonna. During the winter holidays, '''EricèNatale''' brings festive lights, Christmas markets, nativity scenes, and New Year’s Eve celebrations to Piazza della Loggia. [[File:Piazza Loggia in Erice.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Tourist Information Centre in Piazza della Loggia]] Erice is also home to the '''Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture''', a prestigious institute that hosts international conferences and summer schools in restored monasteries around the town. Subjects range from particle physics to climate science, often attracting Nobel laureates and students from around the world. Summer brings '''Ericestate''', a season-long programme of concerts, theatre, exhibitions, and food-and-wine events. Performances often take place in small piazzas or cloistered courtyards. Visitors may also encounter the '''Erice Climb''', a national hillclimb motor race from Valderice, or join the springtime '''Erice Trail''', a scenic trail-running event through forested slopes and rural paths. The town’s architecture and landscapes have been used as filming locations and references in several productions. ===Visitor information=== {{listing | name=Erice Tourist Information Centre | address=Viale Conte Pepoli | directions=near the cable car base station | lat=38.0244 | long=12.5512 | phone=+39 0923 869388 | content=Information point for maps, brochures, walking routes, and local advice. Staff usually speak English. Best starting point for visiting the historic centre, but with limited hours. }} {{listing | name=Erice Tourist Information Centre | alt=Ufficio Informazioni Turistiche di Erice | url=https://www.comune.erice.tp.it | image=Piazza Loggia in Erice.jpg | email=turismo@comune.erice.tp.it | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi | lat=38.0382134 | long=12.586928 | directions=Erice's main square, formerly Piazza della Loggia | phone=+39 0923 869388 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00 (seasonal; may vary) | price=Free | lastedit=2025-06-17 | content=Main info hub for maps, brochures, walking routes, and the Erice Card/church tickets. Staff usually speak English. Longer hours, so this is the most reliable starting point. }} You can also explore Erice in advance through the city's official photographic [https://virtualtour.comune.erice.tp.it/en/ virtual tour]. ==Get in== [[File:Viewpoint at the Balio Towers in Erice.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Viewpoint near the Balio Towers, overlooking the coast and valley below]] Erice can be reached by road, cable car, or public transport from nearby Trapani, and is also accessible via air through two regional airports. ===By air=== The closest airport is Trapani–Birgi Airport (''Vincenzo Florio Airport''), about 30 km south of Erice, served by domestic and some international low-cost carriers. Palermo Airport (''Falcone–Borsellino'') is around 90 km away and has broader international connections. Both airports have bus or rail connections to Trapani. ===By sea=== Ferries and hydrofoils arrive in Trapani Port from the [[Aegadian Islands]], [[Pantelleria]], and [[Tunis]]. Trapani’s port also serves cruise ships and offers connections into Erice by bus, taxi, or cable car. * [https://www.libertylines.it/orari-tariffe/ Liberty Lines]: Timetable for ferries to the Egadi Islands from Tapani Port ===By rail=== Erice does not have a train station, but nearby Trapani is served by regional trains operated by Trenitalia. From Trapani, there are direct services to nearby towns such as [[Marsala]], [[Mazara del Vallo]], and Castelvetrano. A longer but scenic route connects Trapani to [[Palermo]], with stops in towns like [[Alcamo]]; travel time to Palermo is around 4–5 hours due to the indirect line and current infrastructure. A more efficient rail connection is under development, with a new station at Trapani–Birgi Airport expected to reconnect the Palermo–Trapani railway line, which has been undergoing electrification and modernisation. Once complete, this will reduce travel time between Trapani, the airport, and Palermo to under two hours. To reach Erice from Trapani station, travellers can take a local bus or a short taxi ride to the cable car station in Casa Santa. [[File:Trapani - Panorama.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A cable car links the lower district of Casa Santa to the historic centre]] ===By car=== From Trapani, Erice is connected by provincial roads SP31 and SP3. The drive to the historic centre is steep and winding but scenic, with panoramic views of the coast. From Palermo, the A29 motorway connects to Trapani in about 1.5 hours, with Erice reachable shortly after. There are two parking areas, one close to Porta Trapani and the other adjacent to the Church of John the Baptist (''Chiesa di Giovanni Battista''). Historic entry gates to the town: * {{listing | name=Trapani Gate| alt=Porta Trapani | url= | address=Piazza Porta Trapani | lat=38.0361318 | long=12.583395 | image=Porta Trapani in Erice.jpg | phone= | hours= | price= | content=Southern entrance; near Upper Cable Station }} * {{listing | name=Carmine Gate| alt=Porta Carmine | url= | address=Piazza Carmine | lat=38.0400187 | long=12.5868889 | image=Porta Carmine in Erice.jpg | phone= | hours= | price= | content=Northern entrance; closest to main town square }} * {{listing | name=Spada Gate| alt=Porta Spada | url= | address=Viale Porta Spada | lat=38.041586 | long=12.588077 | image=Porta Spada Erice.jpg | phone= | hours= | price= | content=Eastern entrance; closest to Elymian-Punic Walls }} * {{listing | name=Enel X Way Charging Station | alt= | url= | address=Piazza San Giovanni | lat=38.037530 | long=12.58996 | image= | phone= | hours= | price= | content=Electric car charging point. }} ===By cable car=== A scenic cable car (''funivia'') links the lower district of Erice called Casa Santa to the historic centre in about 10 minutes. The station is at Via Capua in Trapani. It operates daily, though schedules may vary by season or weather conditions. * {{listing | name=Lower Cable Car Station| alt=Funivia Trapani-Erice | url=https://funiviaerice.it | address=Via Capua, Trapani (Casa Santa) | lat=38.0237 | long=12.5531 | wikidata= Q24933975 | image=Trapani - Panorama.jpg | phone=+39 0923 569306 | hours=Generally 08:00–20:00 (shorter hours in winter); closed in strong winds | price=€5.50 one way, €9 return (discounts for residents, groups, and children) | content=Fast and scenic way to reach the historic centre. Parking at the lower station. }} * {{listing | name=Upper Cable Car Station| alt=Funivia Trapani-Erice | url=https://funiviaerice.it | address=Via della Pineta | lat=38.036497 | long=12.582493 | wikidata= Q24933975 | image=Trapani - Panorama.jpg | phone=+39 0923 569306 | hours=Generally 08:00–20:00 (shorter hours in winter); closed in strong winds | price=€5.50 one way, €9 return (discounts for residents, groups, and children) | content=Fast and scenic route between Erice's upper and lower districts. }} ===By bus=== AST and local Trapani municipal buses operate between Trapani and Erice (Casa Santa and the hilltop centre). Buses to the historic centre are less frequent than those to the lower districts. Travel time varies but typically takes 30–40 minutes. Check local schedules in advance, especially outside summer months. * [https://www.atmtrapani.it/linee/linea-21/ ATM Spa Trapani]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}: Bus timetable from lower cable station to beach * [http://www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it:8080 AST Trapani]: Bus service between Erice summit and Trapani rail station, port and airport * [https://www.segesta.it/ Segesta]: Buses to Palermo Airport and further afield ==Get around== {{mapframe | 38.03778 | 12.5870 | zoom=15 | width=400 | align=right }} ===On foot=== The historic centre of Erice is best explored on foot. The town is compact and walkable, with most landmarks, churches, and restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of each other. The cobbled streets, steep gradients, and narrow alleys can be challenging, particularly for visitors with mobility issues. Uneven paving and limited ramps make wheelchair access difficult. Recent efforts to improve accessibility, such as the introduction of limited electric shuttle services, digital guides, and interpretive signage, are ongoing but remain constrained by the need to preserve the town’s medieval layout and heritage status. ==See== Erice offers a wide range of sights within its compact historic centre, shaped by centuries of religious, military, cultural, and academic life. Many cultural sites are included with the [https://www.fondazioneericearte.org/erice-card/ Erice Card], a multi-access visitor pass providing entry to participating monuments and museums. Online purchase is in Italian only, but the card is also available at tourist information offices and participating venues. ===Landmarks=== [[File:Porta Spada Erice.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Elymian-Punic Walls]] * {{see | name=Castle of Venus | alt=Castello di Venere | address=Via del Castello | wikidata=Q21551902 | wikipedia=Castle of Venus | lat=38.035326| long=12.591628 | hours=Apr–May & Oct: 10:00–18:00; Jun–Sep: 10:00–19:00 (Aug until 20:00) | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=12th-century Norman castle built over the ancient Temple of Venus Erycina. Set on a cliff with wide views over the coast and valleys. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Elymian-Punic Walls | alt=Mura Ciclopiche Elimo-Puniche | address=Runs between Porta Spada and Porta Trapani | image=Elymian-Punic Walls in Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q15848824 | wikipedia=Elymian-Punic Walls of Erice | lat=38.04101| long=12.58753 | hours=Accessible at all times | price=Free | content=Ancient walls built from the 8th century BCE by the Elymians, later expanded by Punic and medieval builders. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Balio Towers | alt=Torri del Balio | address=Viale Conte Pepoli | wikipedia=Balio Towers | wikidata=Q113564796 | lat=38.03579| long=12.59074 | hours=Exterior open; towers included in Erice Card ticket | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=Group of medieval towers that once guarded the castle approach and housed royal officials. Overlooks the coastline and Balio Gardens. | lastedit=2026-02 }} [[File:Torre di Re Federico (54329038181).jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Mother Church and Torre di Re Federico bell tower.]] * {{see | name=Royal Mother Church | alt=Chiesa Matrice o Real Duomo | address=Piazza Matrice | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q14549937 | wikipedia=Chiesa Matrice, Erice | lat=38.03670 | long=12.58382 | hours=10:00–18:00 | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=14th-centry church commissioned by Frederick III, with Gothic–Renaissance interiors and a climbable bell tower.| lastedit=2026-02 }} ===Archaeological sites=== * {{see | name=Temple of Venus Erycina | alt= | image= | address= | directions=in the Castle of Venus courtyard | wikidata=Q29654127 | lat=38.035383 | long=12.592220 | hours= | price= | content=Archaeological remains of the ancient sanctuary of Venus Erycina. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Sanctuary of Demeter | alt= | image=View from Erice, Trapani (Italy) (12980400224).jpg | address= | directions=just outside the ancient city walls, near the Spanish Quarter | wikidata=Q138938806 | lat=38.04212 | long=12.59029 | hours= | price= | content=Ancient sanctuary dedicated to Demeter, with views over Bonagia and the coastline. | lastedit=2026-04 }} * {{see | name=Necropolis of Piano delle Forche | alt= | image= | address= | directions=near the upper cable car station | wikidata=Q138968897 | lat=38.035306 | long=12.580056 | hours= | price= | content=A Punic burial site just outside the ancient fortification walls. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Pool of Apollo | alt=Piscina di Apollo | image= | address=Via Piscina Apollinis | directions=near the Chapel of Our Lady of Custonaci | wikidata= | lat=38.040184 | long=12.589097 | hours= | price=Free | content=Ancient spring and rock-cut pool traditionally associated with the worship of Apollo and later linked to the medieval Jewish community of Erice. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ===Science and peace-making sites=== [[File:Eugene Wigner Institute courtyard.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Interior courtyard of the Ettore Majorana Foundation's Eugene Wigner Institute.]] * {{see | name=Pepoli Turret | alt=Torretta Pepoli | address=Below Balio Gardens | image=Erice - Italy (15035305535).jpg | wikidata=Q85669473 | wikipedia=Pepoli Turret | lat=38.0359587 | long=12.591247 | hours=10:00–17:00 (seasonal; check site) | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=Neo-Gothic retreat built in the 1870s by Count Pepoli, combining Moorish design elements, ceramic tiles and Favignana stone. Once a meeting place for intellectuals, it now houses a peace observatory linked to Erice’s modern identity as a centre for science and dialogue. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Patrick M. S. Blackett Institute | alt=Convent of San Domenico | url=https://museimajoranaerice.com/ | address=Piazzetta San Domenico | lat=38.03844 | long=12.58808 | price=Included in the Erice Card | wikidata=Q123258952 | wikipedia=Patrick M. S. Blackett Institute (Erice) | content=Part of the Ettore Majorana Centre, housed in a former Dominican convent adapted for scientific conferences and events. It includes the Paul A. M. Dirac Museum and is associated with the drafting of the Erice Statement, a landmark declaration on scientific responsibility and nuclear disarmament. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Eugene Wigner Institute | alt=Convento di San Francesco | address=Via San Francesco | url=https://museimajoranaerice.com/ | wikidata=Q135581139 | lat=38.03627| long=12.58862 | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=Former Franciscan convent founded in 1364 by Count Francesco Ventimiglia and expanded over the following centuries. After briefly serving as a hospital, the historic complex was repurposed as the Eugene Wigner Institute, part of the Ettore Majorana Foundation, and now hosts scientific conferences and research activities. The atmospheric spaces are also used for art exhibitions, concerts, and cultural performances. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ===Churches and religious heritage=== [[File:Erice Chiesa di San Giuliano BW 2025-04-30 12-51-50.jpg|thumb|Church of San Giuliano]] ====Parish churches==== * {{see | name=Church of Saint Julian | alt=Chiesa di San Giuliano | email= | address=Via Roma, 7 | lat=38.03683 | long=12.5889 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10:00–18:00 | wikidata=Q28004133 | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=It was founded by Roger I, and rebuilt in the 17th century. It is used for religious and civic gatherings. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Parish Church of San Cataldo | alt=Chiesa di San Cataldo | address=Piazza San Cataldo | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q118892302 | lat=38.038081 | long=12.58917 | hours= | price= | content=Gothic church with three naves, documented in 1339 and rebuilt with stucco decoration between 1740 and 1786. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Anthony the Abbot | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate | address=Near Spanish Quarter | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q118892312 | lat=38.041591 | long=12.589239 | hours= | price= | content=Coastal-view church with Byzantine frescoes and distinctive Tuscan columns. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ====Confraternities==== * {{see | name=Church of Saint Ursula | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Orsola | address=Viale Porta Spada | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q118892315 | lat=38.041570 | long=12.58855 | hours= | price= | content=15th-century church that houses the Misteri statues used during Good Friday processions. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Martin | alt=Chiesa di San Martino | email= | address=Via Pietro Salerno, 8 | lat=38.03719 | long=12.58658 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | price=Included in the Erice Card | wikidata=Q55378773 | content=17th-century confraternity church with Renaissance and Rococo-style interiors. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint John the Baptist | alt=Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista | address=Via San Giovanni | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q55378778 | lat=38.037842 | long=12.5902898 | price= | content=Gothic-style church with marble works by the Gagini school and Erice’s largest nave. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ====Monasteries==== [[File:Church of Saint Peter in Erice.jpg|thumb|Church of Saint Peter (Chiesa di San Pietro) with a bridge connecting it to the former Monastery of the Poor Clares, now part of the Ettore Majorana Foundattion]] * {{see | name=Church of Saint Peter | alt=Chiesa di San Pietro | address=Via Gian Filippo Guarnotti, 52 | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | wikidata=Q118892310 | lat=38.03771 | long=12.58792 | hours= | price= | content=Built in 1365 and rebuilt in 1610 in Baroque style; connected by an arch to the Monastery of the Poor Clares | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Monastery and Church of Saint Charles | alt=Monastero e Chiesa di San Carlo | address=Via Gian Fillippo Guarnotti | lat=38.037176 | long=12.587874 | directions= | wikidata=Q135639757 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Chiesa-di-San-Carlo.jpg | content=Founded in 1617 as a home for orphaned girls, this former convent complex became known for its confectionery tradition, including almond sweets such as pasta reale. Following recent restoration, parts of the historic site are now reused for education and residential accommodation for enrolled pupils of the local hospitality school (not open to visitors). | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Monastery of the Most Holy Saviour (Ruins) | alt=Monastero del Santissimo Salvatore | email= | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.037332 | long=12.585919 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | price=Included in the Erice Card | image=Ruins of the Monastery of the Most Holy Saviour.jpg | content=Ruin of a Benedictine monastery built over a medieval noble residence. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Santa Teresa | alt=Chiesa di Santa Teresa | email= | address=Via Vito Carvini | lat=38.03909 | long=12.58719 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Saint-theresa-church-erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135639858 | content=Moved to its current site around 1828–1830, this former hospital chapel has a single nave and houses a revered statue of its patron saint, central to a popular annual procession still celebrated in Erice and nearby areas. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries the adjoining monastery was converted for civic use. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ====Convents==== * {{see | name=Annunciation or Carmine Church | alt=Chiesa dell'Annunziata o del Carmine | email= | address=Piazza Carmine | lat=38.03975 | long=12.587083 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Carmine-Church-Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135639719 | content=Founded in 1423 by Don Bernardo Militari in his palace, this church is a rare example of private ecclesiastical architecture in Sicily. It blends Gothic and Renaissance styles with vibrant local Baroque touches. It was historically attached to a Carmelite convent, founded in 1423. The adjoining convent buildings are now used as a hotel. | lastedit=2026-02}} ====Other churches==== [[File:Church of Saint Albert in Erice.jpg|thumb|Church of Saint Albert]] * {{see | name=Church of Saint Albert | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Alberto dei Bianchi | email= | address=Via Calatafimi | lat=38.037231 | long=12.58567 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q118892320 | content=Oval-plan 16th-century church with altars and stuccoes, once used by a charitable brotherhood. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Isidore | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Isidoro | email= | address=Via Vito Carvini | lat=38.036873 | long=12.58382 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | price=Included in the Erice Card | wikidata=Q118892313 | content=Small sanctuary near the birthplace of Blessed Luigi Rabatà, historically linked to farming communities. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of the Most Holy Saviour | alt=Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore| email= | image=Oratory of the Most Holy Sacrament in Erice.jpg | address=Via Santissimo Salvatore | lat=38.037592 | long=12.586171 | directions= | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | phone= | tollfree= | price=Included in the Erice Card | wikidata=Q118892299 | content=14th-century church founded by count Enrico Chiaramonte; decorated with stuccoes by Pietro dell'Orto in 1794. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | email= | address=Via San Francesco | lat=38.036200 | long=12.588796 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Church of the San Francesco.jpg | wikidata=Q135639786 | content=Founded in 1364 by Count Francesco Ventimiglia in his former palace, this active church—once part of a major Franciscan complex—features a single nave and a Renaissance-style vestibule added in the early 20th century. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Chapel of Our Lady of Custonaci | alt=Cappella della Madonna di Custonaci | address=Via Piscina Apollinis | url=https://www.ericelamontagnadelsignore.it/ | lat=38.0402472 | long=12.5890758 | wikidata=Q135642755 | price=Free | image=Chapel of Our Lady of Custonaci.jpg | content=This small chapel overlooks the countryside with distant views toward Custonaci, where the main sanctuary of the Madonna of Custonaci is located. It is dedicated to the Madonna of Custonaci, one of the most venerated Marian figures in western Sicily. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Catherine | alt=Chiesa di Santa Caterina | address=Via Dott. Voltaggio | url= | lat=38.039361| long=12.586855 | wikidata= Q139592832 | price= | image= | content=This small church was built in 1335 and formed part of a large palazzo of a noble soldier Giovanni Majorana that once extended all the way down to Piazza Carmine. | lastedit=2026-04 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Francis of Paola | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | address=Via Dott. Voltaggio | url= | lat=38.039308| long=12.586796 | wikidata= Q139592768 | price= | image= | content=A single-nave church dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola, a town in Calabria. The building served as a hospital chapel until the 19th century, associated with a hospital once located in the adjacent Majorana Soldier Palace. | lastedit=2026-04 }} ===Museums and exhibitions=== [[File:Erice Sicily Italy 06.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Spanish Quarter, with views overlooking the surrounding landscape]] * {{see | name=Cordici Museum | alt=Polo Museale A. Cordici | address=Vico San Rocco | url=https://www.fondazioneericearte.org/polo-museale-a-cordici/ | wikidata=Q21552069 | lat=38.038173 | long=12.586569 | hours=10:00–18:00; audio tours in 5 languages | price=Included in the Erice Card | content=Housed in a former convent. Exhibits include Elymian and Roman artifacts, sacred art, and Italian modernism. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Spanish Quarter | alt=Quartiere Spagnolo | url= | email= | address=Behind Chiesa di Sant’Antonio | lat=38.04148 | long=12.59005 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=€4 solo, €12 integrated Erice Card; reduced €2/€6 | image=Erice Sicily Italy 06.jpg | wikidata=Q135640151 | content=Unfinished 17th-century Spanish garrison now housing exhibitions on crafts, marine life, and local traditions. Terrace views over the coastline. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Erice in Miniature | alt=Erice in Miniatura | address=Via Dr. Vultaggio, 12 (Palazzo Sales) | lat=38.03949 | long=12.58772 | hours=Apr–Oct: daily 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: weekends/by reservation | price=Included in Erice Card; standalone approx €2 | content=1:100 scale model of Erice made from traditional materials, with mechanical and lighting effects. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ===Civic and historic architecture=== ====Palaces==== [[File:Palazzo Platamone Erice.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Palazzo Platamone]] * {{see | name=Palazzo Platamone | alt=Platamone Palace | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele / Via Barberi | image=Palazzo_Platamone_Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135641446 | lat=38.036656 | long=12.584785 | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=One of 17th-century Erice’s largest and best-preserved patrician homes, this palace—once owned by the Barbier-Stabile family and later by the Platamone marquises—features dual façades and spacious upper-level living quarters above service rooms. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Municipale | alt=Erice Town Hall | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi (formerly Piazza della Loggia) | lat=38.03842 | long=12.587128 | wikidata=Q122642638 | image=Municipio-erice.jpg | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=This 19th-century ''municipio'' (town hall) bears a marble plaque commemorating the 875 men from Erice who joined Garibaldi’s 1860 campaign for Italian unification. Led by Cavaliere Giuseppe Coppola, they fought at Calatafimi. The plaque, installed in 1910, celebrates their role in Sicily’s liberation. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Palazzo La Porta | alt=La Porta Palace | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 99 | lat=38.036461 | long=12.584202 | wikidata= Q139548914 | image=Erice, Via Vittorio Emanuele - panoramio.jpg | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=A 17th–18th-century patrician residence built at the height of the La Porta family’s prominence. The austere Baroque façade is constructed from large squared blocks of tuff, with simple windows and elegant projecting balconies. | lastedit=2026-04 }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Burgarella | alt=Burgarella Palace | address=Via San Francesco, 79 | lat=38.0361445 | long=12.5881874 | wikidata= | image= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=Late-19th-century palazzo of the Burgarella family, whose wealth came from the salt and tuna industries. Family patriarch Agostino Burgarella Ajola established the famous salt works of Aden and developed commercial interests extending from Sicily to North Africa and the Red Sea. | lastedit=2026-06 }} ====Noble and historic residences==== * {{see | name=Coppola House | alt=Casa Coppola | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | image=Coppola-House-Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135641560 | lat=38.03715 | long=12.58592 | price=Free (Exterior visible) | content=Former home of Cavaliere Giuseppe Coppola, a patriot and officer of the Crown of Italy, this house bears a 1910 plaque honoring his noble roots, role in Italy’s unification, and steadfast resistance. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Majorana House | alt=Casa Majorana | url= | email= | address=Piazzetta San Domenico | lat=38.038321 | long=12.587893 | directions= | wikidata=Q135647917 | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=91016 Erice TP, Italy - panoramio (19).jpg | content=This elegant 18th-century townhouse, once home to the noble Majorana family, is a refined example of barocchetto siciliano, a lighter, more graceful take on Sicilian Baroque. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Curatolo-Ragusa House | alt=Casa Curatolo-Ragusa | url= | email= | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi (formerly Piazza della Loggia) | lat=38.038128 | long=12.586977 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=Curatolo-Ragusa House in Erice.jpg | wikidata=Q135640082 | content=Overlooking Erice’s main square, this elegant 18th-century residence features a crest with a crane, stars, and mountain, and encloses a small courtyard. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Laudicina House | alt=Casa Laudicina | url= | email= | address=Via Pietro Gervasi | lat=38.036358 | long=12.589696 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=Laudicina House.jpg | wikidata=Q135640113 | content=Overlooking the Balio Gardens, this imposing former residence of Trapani mayor Domenico Laudicina blends two historic houses around a courtyard, featuring ornate plasterwork with Art Deco touches. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Palma Savalli House | alt=Casa Palma Savalli | url= | email= | address=Piazzetta San Martino | lat=38.037363 | long=12.586716 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image= | wikidata=Q139595939 | content=A historic house with a notable Baroque portal, now in poor repair. It was once home to the Palma Savalli family, prominent in the city’s political and economic life in the late 16th and 17th centuries. | lastedit=2026-04 }} * {{see | name=Kardaky House | alt=Casa Kardaky | url= | email= | address=Via Antonio Cordici | lat=38.038163 | long=12.587612 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | wikidata=Q139600888 | lastedit=2026-05 | content=A Liberty-style house from the early 20th century, that was built as a holiday residence for the Kardaky family of Cairo. It remained in their possession until the 1940s. }} ====Repurposed heritage buildings==== * {{see | name=Church of the Most Holy Sacrament of the Quarantors | alt=Chiesa del SS. Sacramento dei Quaranta | email= | address=Via Albertina Degli Abbati | lat=38.036765 | long=12.586603 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=Church-of-SS-Sacrament-of-the-Quarantors.jpg | wikidata=Q135639876 | content=Founded in 1765, this small Baroque church with an oval interior was later repurposed as a grocery store, political office, and eventually a private holiday home. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Former Hotel Igea | alt=Ex Hotel Igea | url= | email= | address=Via Albertina degli Abati | lat=38.03663 | long=12.58796 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | price=Free (Exterior visible) | image=Former Grand Hotel Igea.jpg | wikidata=Q135639904 | content=Early 20th-century Liberty-style (Art Nouveau) building that once served as Erice’s grand hotel during the interwar tourism boom. The historic structure is now reused as residential accommodation for enrolled students of the local hospitality school and not as a public hotel. | lastedit=2026-02 }} ===Monte Erice sites=== * {{see | name=Chiaramontan Aqueduct | alt=Acquedotto chiaramontano | address=SP3 road | wikidata=Q139943117 | lat=38.02813 | long=12.56909 | hours=Accessible at all times | price=Free | content=Historic Difali fountain that was part of a medieval aqueduct constructed by the Chiaramonte family to convey water to Trapani. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Sanctuary of Saint Anne | alt=Santuario di Sant’Anna | address=Contrada Difali | url= | lat=38.024916 | long=12.562418 | wikidata=Q118892322 | price=Free | image= | content=17th-century pilgrimage sanctuary. It was restored for religious use in the late 20th century and remains active for retreats, prayer and pilgrimage activities. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Church of the Capuchins | alt=Sorelle Povere di Santa Chiara Monastero Sacro Cuore | address=Strade Provinciale | url=https://www.clarissedisicilia.it/la-nostra-creativita/monastero-sacro-cuore-erice-tp/ | lat=38.03373688 | long=12.5859095 | wikidata=Q135937042 | hours= | image= | content=A 16th-century Roman Catholic church built as part of a Capuchin convent in 1571; today the adjoining convent is home to the Poor Clares. Inhabited by nuns; generally closed to visitors, though the exterior can be admired. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Hippolytus | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Ippolito | directions=on CAI 602 hiking route, on the eastern slopes | lat=38.042314 | long=12.594060 | wikidata= Q139973661 | hours= | image= | content=A ruined medieval church which preserves fragments of a medieval fresco cycle and incorporates the cave Oratory of Saint Gregory, associated with earlier eremitic traditions. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Mary Magdalene | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena | directions=on CAI 602 hiking route, on the eastern slopes | lat=38.039121 | long=12.597573 | wikidata= Q139974840 | hours= | image= | content= Ruined medieval church of probable Norman origin, formerly decorated with a notable cycle of 12th-century frescoes now preserved in the Church of San Giovanni Battista. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Mary Major | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore | directions=on CAI 602 hiking route, on the eastern slopes | lat=38.045196 | long=12.591313 | wikidata= Q139976769 | hours= | image= | content=One of the three medieval churches of the Tre Chiese route, representing the network of rural religious foundations that once occupied the slopes of Monte Erice. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{see | name=Agro-Forestry Museum of San Matteo | alt=Museo Agro-Forestale San Matteo | address=Contrada San Matteo, about 4 km southeast of the summit | lat=38.053702 | long=12.580490 | hours=Check seasonal opening (often closed in winter) | price=Free or small donation | content=Set in a traditional rural ''baglio'', the museum explores local agricultural and forestry traditions on Monte Erice. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{see | name=San Nicola Sports Field | alt=Campo San Nicola | address=SP3 | lat=38.03837578| long=12.57889016 | hours= | price= | content=Sports field established between 1929 and 1932 with support from the Opera Nazionale Balilla for pupils of the nearby Convitto Sales. Recently renovated by the municipality and used for local football training. A panoramic viewpoint near the entrance offers views over the surrounding countryside and coastline. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ==Do== Erice has both historic sites and nearby trails for outdoor activities. The area includes hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, parks suited to families, and swimming along the coast. === Gardens and nature walks === [[File:The Parterre at the Balio Gardens.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Parterre, a formal terrace garden at the Balio Gardens.]] * {{do | name=Balio Gardens | alt=Giardino del Balio | address=Viale Conte Pepoli | wikidata=Q131823347 | wikipedia=Balio Gardens | lat=38.036054 | long=12.5896297 | hours=Open daily | price=Free | content=Public gardens near the Castle of Venus, with terraces, fountains, and Mediterranean plants. Landscaped in the 1870s by Count Pepoli, they are now part of the ''Grandi Giardini Italiani'' network. Offers panoramic views over Trapani and the sea. }} [[File:Site_map_of_the_Balio_Garden_in_Erice,_Sicily.svg|thumb|Balio Gardens map]] * {{do | name=Sacred Wood of Erice | alt=Bosco Sacro di Erice | image= | address= | directions=near the Castle of Venus | wikidata= Q139267883 | lat=38.0367567 | long=12.5922723 | hours=Accessible at all times | price=Free | content=Historic woodland on Monte Erice associated with the ancient cult of Venus Erycina. The area preserves fragments of native forest and forms part of ongoing ecological conservation and restoration initiatives. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=CAI 601 – Saint Anna Trail | alt=Sentiero di Sant'Anna | address=Starts near Porta Trapani, ends at Sant'Anna Sanctuary near the lower cableway station | lat=38.03654 | long=12.58271 | hours=Always open | price=Free | content=5.5-km trail through forested slopes and picnic areas, ending at the Sant’Anna Sanctuary near the cable car base station. }} * {{do | name=CAI 602 – Three Churches Trail | alt=Sentiero Porta Castellammare–Tre Chiese | address=Starts at Porta Castellammare, loops east past rural chapels and viewpoints | lat=38.04154 | long=12.58886 | hours=Always open | price=Free | content=4.5-km loop with wildflower meadows, panoramic overlooks, and small chapels east of the town. }} * {{do | name=CAI 603 – Pepoli Turret Trail | alt=Sentiero Torretta Pepoli | address=Starts at Balio Gardens, loops through Bosco Sacro di Erice and returns near Pepoli Turret | wikidata=Q139267883 | lat=38.03765 | long=12.58999 | hours=Always open | price=Free | content=2.7-km shaded loop with views of the Castle of Venus and wooded terrain. Good for birdwatching and photography. }} * {{do | name=CAI 604 – San Matteo Forestry Trail | alt=Sentiero Demanio Forestale San Matteo | address=Starts just near the upper cable station, ends at the Agro-Forestry Museum of San Matteo | lat=38.036362 | long=12.580102 | hours=Always open | price=Free | content=6.9-km trail with pine woods, agro-pastoral landscapes, and educational signage. Ends at the Forestry Museum. }} ===Recreation and sporting events=== * {{do | name=Saint Julian Beach | alt=Spiaggia di San Giuliano | directions=About 20 minutes walk from the lower cable station | url= | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri | lat=38.0363114 | long=12.53636 | price=Free (public areas; beach clubs charge for sunbeds and umbrellas) | hours=Open all year (beach clubs seasonal) | content=A long, sandy beach stretching for about 1 km along the Tyrrhenian coast below Erice. The water is generally calm and clear, making it good for swimming. Several beach clubs line parts of the shore, offering meals, sunbeds, umbrellas, and water sports, while other sections remain free and undeveloped. }} * {{do | name=Sports Garden | alt=Giardino dello Sport | address=Via del Cipresso, Casa Santa | directions=Across the road from Saint Julian Beach | lat=38.03782 | long=12.53942 | price=Some activities free; others require payment or booking | content=Large outdoor sports park near the seafront, featuring an open-air gym and fitness area, football pitches, padel and tennis courts, basketball courts, and beach volleyball facilities. The complex also includes indoor courts, a children’s playground, and refreshment kiosks. It is widely used by local sports teams and for organised activities, with several areas open for casual public use. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{do | name=Gymfit | alt=Palestra e Centro Benessere | address=Via Fratelli Aiuto, 12, Casa Santa | lat=38.024503 | long=12.550510 | phone=+39 0923 24604 | url=https://www.gymfit.it/ | price=Membership and day passes available | content=Modern gym and wellness centre offering a large fitness area with cardio and weight equipment, a variety of group classes (including pilates, functional training and dance fitness), and personalised training sessions. The wellness zone features a spa with sauna, Turkish bath, hydromassage pools, relaxation areas, and massage and beauty treatments. A small bar/lounge area is also available for refreshments after workouts. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{do | name=Erice Adventure Park | alt=Parco Avventura Erice | url=https://www.parcoavventuraerice.it | address=Contrada Martogna (near SP31) | lat=38.02777 | long=12.56223 | price=From ~€14; group/event packages available | hours=Seasonal opening; booking recommended | content=Adventure park with aerial rope courses, zip lines, an archery area, and picnic zones in wooded surroundings. Suitable for children and adults. }} * {{do | name=Ericelandia Splash | alt= | url=https://ericelandiasplash.it/ | address=Viale Lenzi, 91016 Napola | lat=37.99325 | long=12.63186 | price= | hours= | content=Family amusement and water park with pools, slides, inflatable attractions, and family entertainment, including areas for winter holiday activities and children’s recreation. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Erice Trail | url=https://running.life/en/event/erice-trail | lat= | long= | content=Recurring springtime trail running event with multiple distance options on the slopes of Monte Erice, attracting regional runners and outdoor enthusiasts. Dates and routes vary by year. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{do | name=Monte Erice Hill Climb | alt=Cronoscalata Monte Erice | url=https://www.cronoscalate.it/events/event/68a-monte-erice/ | wikidata= Q16545942 | lat= | long= | content=An automobile hillclimb race established in 1954 and part of the Italian national championship calendar, typically held in September, with the course finishing at the summit of Monte Erice. |lastedit=2026-01 }} ===Culture and learning=== * {{do | name=Gebel Hamed Theatre | alt=Teatro Gebel Hamed | url= | email= | address=Vico San Rocco | lat=38.038117 | long=12.58674 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Teatro-Gebel-Hamit.jpg | wikidata=Q135640182 | content=Founded in 1576 as the Church of Saints Rocco and Sebastiano and later adapted for other uses, the building was converted into a cinema in 1940 and now serves as a small theatre and cultural venue. }} * {{do | name=Palazzo Sales | alt=former Monastery of Santa Teresa | url= | email= | address=Via Vito Carvini | lat=38.03931 | long=12.58765 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | wikidata=Q135639978 | hours= | price= | image=Palazzo Sales in Erice.jpg | content=Founded as the Monastery of Santa Teresa, this historic complex now houses Erice’s Officucina culinary laboratories — purpose-built teaching kitchens within the former monastery used for training, food innovation projects, and cooking events, some open to the public.}} * {{do | name=Scuola di Arte Culinaria Maria Grammatico | alt=Maria Grammatico pastry school | url=https://www.mariagrammatico.it/ | wikidata=Q136368858 | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.03776| long=12.58651 | image=La-pasticceria-di-grammatico.jpg |lastedit=2026-01 | content=Traditional pastry school run by renowned Erice-born pastry chef Maria Grammatico, known for preserving the town’s convent-based almond sweet traditions. The school offers short public classes and demonstrations focused on local specialities such as pasta reale di Erice and other historic Sicilian pastries.}} ===Wineries and agriturismo visits=== * {{do | name=Baglio Ingardia | alt= | url=https://www.baglioingardia.com/ | email= | address=Via Salemi, Paceco | lat=37.987439 | long=12.576450 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | content=An agricultural estate producing olive oil, wine and craft beer, and offering tastings to visitors. | wikidata= Q139621355 | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Baglio Sorìa Resort & Wine Experience | alt= | url=https://bagliosoria.it/ | email= | address=Contrada Soria | lat=37.978651 | long=12.602953 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | wikidata=Q138566482 | content=A winery offering wine tastings and master classes, cooking classes, a restaurant and accommodation. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Barone di Serramarrocco | alt= | url=https://www.baronediserramarrocco.it/en/ | email= | address=Via Alcide De Gasperi, 15 | lat=37.947900 | long=12.744081 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | wikidata= Q139621532 | content=A winery producing Erice DOC wines on the historic lands of a 17th-century barony. Tastings by special arrangement. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Fazio Winery | alt=Casa Vinicola Fazio | url=https://www.casavinicolafazio.it/en/home-english/ | email= | address=Via Capitano Antonio Rizzo, 39 | lat=37.961190 | long=12.676102 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | wikidata= Q139620466 | content=A winery producing Erice DOC wines and offering tastings, cellar tours, and food pairings. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{do | name=Ottoventi | alt= | url=https://www.ottoventi.wine/ | email= | address= | lat=38.023561 | long=12.586811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | wikidata=Q139620402 | content=A wine and olive oil producer and offering tastings in a design-led cellar. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ==Eat== [[File:A restaurant in Erice.jpg|thumb|250px|Restaurant tables on a cobbled street]] Erice’s cuisine blends traditional Sicilian flavours with mountain and rural influences. Local specialties include cheeses and olive oil produced in the highlands, while dining options range from simple trattorias in the historic centre to seafood spots along the coast. === Local products === ==== Cheese ==== Erice and the surrounding uplands are known for traditional sheep and goat cheeses made by small-scale producers. ''Ericino'' is a mixed-milk cheese made from cow’s and sheep’s milk, typically aged and served with bread or in rustic dishes. Other local varieties include ''tuma'', a soft, unsalted sheep’s milk cheese eaten fresh, and ''ricotta infornata'' (baked ricotta), with a firm golden crust and soft interior. These cheeses are often sold at village markets, festivals, or directly from farms and agriturismi. ==== Olives and olive oil ==== Several farms in the Erice area produce olives and extra virgin olive oil using traditional methods. Local cultivars include Nocellara del Belice — used both for oil and table olives — and Biancolilla, prized for its light, aromatic oil. To learn more, arrange tastings, or purchase directly from producers, see the listings under '''[[Val di Mazara Wine Region]]'''. === Restaurants === Restaurants in Erice range from simple cafés to more refined spots, with prices generally moderate for the region. ==== Historic centre ==== * {{eat | name=Antica Pasticceria da Michele | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 10 | lat=38.037908 | long=12.586622 | url=https://www.anticapasticceriadamichele.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Historic pastry shop and bar with outdoor tables. Great for a morning cappuccino and pastry, plus panini and light snacks all day. }} * {{eat | name=Ecirè | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 119 | lat=38.03798 | long=12.58682 | phone=+39 3929514411 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Friendly all-day café and eatery offering light meals, sweet treats, and gelato. }} [[File:Curatolo-Ragusa House in Erice.jpg|thumb|Pizzeria beside Curatolo-Ragusa House on Erice's main square]] * {{eat | name=Sapori di Badia | address=Piazza Porta Trapani, 6 | lat=38.036071 | long=12.58376 | url=https://www.saporidibadia.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Convenient café near Porta Trapani, for breakfast, coffee, or a light lunch. Popular stop when entering town, with pastries, panini, and a pleasant terrace. }} * {{eat | name=La Tonda Fritta | address=Near Porta Trapani | lat=38.03625 | long=12.58359 | phone=+39 351 988 7145 |lastedit=2025-11 | content=Small takeaway specialising in arancini and other Sicilian fried snacks (€2–4). }} * {{eat | name=Osteria di Venere | address=Via Roma, 6 | lat=38.03667 | long=12.58875 | url=https://www.osteriadivenere.com/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=A small osteria serving seasonal Sicilian dishes. Casual but elegant atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Monte San Giuliano | address=Vicolo San Rocco, 7 | lat=38.038036 | long=12.58644 | phone=+39 0923 869595 | email=ristorante@montesangiuliano.it | url=https://www.montesangiuliano.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Traditional Sicilian restaurant with a rustic interior and summer terrace. Mains €16–30. Highlights include couscous and almond-based desserts. }} * {{eat | name=La Prima Dea | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 17 | image=La-Prima-Dea-Ristorante-Erice.jpg | lat=38.037836 | long=12.586729 | phone=+39 0923 869223 | email=info@laprimadea.it | hours=12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 daily; closed 11 Nov–20 Dec | url=https://www.laprimadea.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Refined restaurant serving traditional Erice recipes and seasonal specialities. Indoor and outdoor seating available. A commemorative plaque outside marks the birthplace of Rocco La Russa Peraino, a local patriot and physician who died fighting with Garibaldi at the Battle of Ponte dell'Ammiraglio in 1860. }} * {{eat | name=La Pentolaccia | address=Via G.F. Guarnotti, 17 | image=A restaurant in Erice.jpg | lat=38.0374831 | long=12.58776 | phone=+39 0923 869099 | email=info@ristorantelapentolaccia.it | url=http://www.ristorantelapentolaccia.it/ |lastedit=2026-01 | content=Small, informal restaurant known for homemade pasta and regional starters. Relaxed and good value. }} * {{eat | name=Ristorante Caffé San Rocco | address=Via F. Guarnotti, 23 | image= | lat=38.03755 | long= 12.58774 | phone=+39 0923869337 | email=caffesanroccoerice@gmail.com | url=https://www.facebook.com/ristorantecaffesanroccoerice/ |lastedit=2026-01 | content=A family-run restaurant open year-round, with a rustic interior of stone and exposed wood, offering traditional Sicilian dishes alongside a good local wine selection. }} ==Drink== [[File:Vineyard on Monte Erice.jpg|thumb|250px|Vineyards on the slopes of Monte Erice, with Trapani and the sea beyond]] From shaded cafés in the historic centre to beachside bars and summer music events, Erice and its surrounding districts offer a range of places to relax, including stops along the local wine route. The Birrificio Baroni "Birra Erice" is a good local beer to try. === Wine route === The hills around Erice form part of the officially designated Erice DOC (''Denominazione di Origine Controllata''), one of 13 wine routes in Sicily. The area's clay-limestone soils, Mediterranean climate, and strong day–night temperature shifts support a range of native and international grape varieties. Wines from Nero d’Avola, Grillo, Catarratto, Inzolia, Zibibbo, Syrah, and Chardonnay are among the most common. To learn more, arrange tastings, vineyard tours, or book accommodation, see the winery listings under '''[[Val di Mazara Wine Region]]'''. In late August, the historic centre hosts '''Borgo diVino in Tour''', a travelling wine and food festival. Dozens of Sicilian wineries, food vendors, and live performers gather in piazzas like Piazza della Loggia and Piazza San Giuliano, offering a relaxed way to sample local wines. *{{drink | name=Domus Blanca Lounge Bar | image=Domus-blanca.jpg | address=Via Gian Filippo Guarnotti, 60 | lat=38.03815 | long=12.58792 | url=https://www.leggimenu.it/menu/domusblancaerice?v=324433 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Cocktail bar with garden seating and a small boutique attached. Serves refined cocktails in a quiet, design-focused setting. }} *{{drink | name=Ristorante Nuovo Edelweiss | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi, 4 | directions=Erice's main square, formerly Piazza della Loggia | lat=38.038429| long=12.58725 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Set on Erice’s main square, this relaxed spot is a pleasant place for an aperitivo while people-watching in the evening sun. Run by friendly owners (and their charming dog Napoleon), it’s also known for a surprisingly good carbonara if you decide to stay for dinner. }} *{{drink | name=Moonteasy Pizzeria Ristorante Bar | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi, 13 | directions=Erice's main square, formerly Piazza della Loggia | lat=38.03814 | long=12.58705 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=All-day bar and casual eatery right on Erice’s main square. Outdoor tables are perfect for sipping cocktails or local wines in the evening sun. Open year-round and a relaxed spot for both drinks and light bites. }} *{{drink | name=Caffè del Balio | address=Via Vicolo Balio | image=Cafe del Balio.jpg | lat=38.03554 | long=12.58934 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Charming '''seasonal''' café set in the Balio Gardens, perfect for a granita or cold drink on a hot day. The historical building offers shaded outdoor tables and panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. A peaceful spot to rest and refresh in summer. }} ==Buy== Shops mainly sell local specialties such as almond pastries, marzipan, ceramics, woven textiles, and regional food products. Most are located near Porta Trapani and Piazza della Loggia. Many shops offer tastings, and some also operate as cafés or wine bars. * {{buy | name=La Sicilia in Bocca | alt=Gourmet food and wine shop | image=La-Sicilia-in-Bocca.jpg | url=https://lasiciliainboccaerice.com/ | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.036951 | long=12.585574 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Specialty food store offering tastings of local wines, cheeses, sweets, and preserves. Friendly service and carefully selected products. }} * {{buy | name=Domus Blanca Boutique | alt=Fashion and artisan goods | image=Domus-blanca.jpg | address= Via Gian Filippo Guarnotti, 60 | lat=38.03815 | long=12.58792 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Stylish concept boutique attached to the Domus Blanca lounge bar. Sells contemporary fashion, accessories, and handmade decor. }} * {{buy | name=Pasticceria Maria Grammatico | alt=Maria Grammatico pastry shop | url=https://www.mariagrammatico.it/ | image=La-pasticceria-di-grammatico.jpg | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.037816 | long=12.586528 |lastedit=2025-08 | content=Historic pastry shop founded by Maria Grammatico, known for traditional almond sweets and ''genovesi''. Offers takeaway, a small café area, and cooking classes. }} * {{buy | name=A Putia du Mastru d’Ascia | alt=The Shop of the Master Carpenter | image= | url=https://www.aguecifalegnameria.it/a-putia-du-mastru-d-ascia | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele 80 | lat=38.036535 | long=12.58441 | lastedit=2025-10 | content=Artisan wood shop showcasing handcrafted Sicilian wooden pieces—decor objects, small furnishings, toys, lamps, and unique souvenirs—linked to the Agueci woodworking atelier in nearby Valderice. }} ==Sleep== Most accommodations are in the historic upper town, often housed in former monasteries or stone buildings with views of the sea or mountains. These lodgings blend historic charm with basic modern amenities. Additional options, including beach resorts and larger hotels, are found in the coastal district of Casa Santa and along San Giuliano Beach. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Il Carmine Dimora Storica | address=Piazza del Carmine | lat=38.039922 | long=12.58705 | url=https://www.ilcarmine.com/ | image=Il Carmine Hotel in Erice.jpg |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Converted 15th-century Carmelite monastery next to the Church of the Annunziata. Offers a quiet courtyard and preserved architectural features. }} * {{sleep | name=Residence San Martino | address=Via San Martino | image=Residence-san-martino.jpg | lat=38.03713 | long=12.58634 | url=https://www.sanmartinoresidence.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Small residence with courtyard rooms combining historic details and modern comfort. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Elimo | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele, 73 | lat=38.03663 | long=12.58484 | url=https://www.hotelelimo.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Traditional hotel with panoramic views, a restaurant, and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Casa Cattauro | alt= | address=Via Sales, 33 | lat=38.037327| long=12.589393 | url=https://www.casacattauro.com/en/ | phone=+39 0923 568824 |lastedit=2025-08 | content=A B&B featuring a terrace with views of the Church of Saint John the Baptist and Monte Cofano. }} * {{sleep | name=Venere di Erice Resort & Spa | address=Contrada Santa Croce | lat=38.04258 | long=12.60141 | url=https://www.resortveneredierice.it/ |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Modern resort just below the historic centre, featuring coastal views, pool, and spa. Reservations recommended as it sometimes closes in winter. }} * {{sleep | name=Baia dei Mulini Resort & Spa | alt=Hotel Baia dei Mulini | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri, Lido di Erice | lat=38.041064| long=12.54114 | url=https://uvethotels.com/baiadeimulini/ | phone=+39 0923 841111 |lastedit=2025-07 | content=Beachfront hotel with sea-view rooms, pool, tennis, and direct beach access. Popular with families and groups. }} * {{sleep | name=CAI Cabin Erice | alt=La Baita CAI Erice | address=Via Piscina Apollinis | lat=38.03964| long=12.5894 | url=https://www.sicilytrekkingtour.it/baita-cai-erice/ | phone=+39 3760591149 | email=baitacaierice@gmail.com |lastedit=2026-05 | content=A Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) mountain hut with 15 beds across three rooms, two shared bathrooms, a common room, and free Wi-Fi. Primarily for CAI members, but open to other hikers on request (April–September). }} ===Farm stays=== * {{sleep | name=Agroturismo Don Carlo | alt= | address=Via Pozzo Rocca, 1 | lat=37.96136| long=12.68711 | url=https://agriturismodoncarlo.it/en/ | phone=+39 3387381849 | email=info@agriturismodoncarlo.it |lastedit=2026-05 | content=A restored farmhouse set among organic olive groves, offering rooms, a pool, homemade meals and views towards the Egadi Islands. }} * {{sleep | name=Azienda Agrituristica Tenuta Pizzolungo | alt= | address=Contrada San Cusumano | lat=38.049211 | long=12.554424 | url=https://www.pizzolungo.com/eng/ | phone=+39 0923563710 | email=info@pizzolungo.it |lastedit=2026-05 | content=Working agriturismo with rooms and self-catering apartments in a restored 19th-century farmhouse, with gardens, olive groves and views of Mount Erice. }} ==Stay safe== Erice is generally a very safe destination with low rates of crime. Violent incidents are rare, and visitors can explore both the historic centre and coastal districts with confidence. That said, there are a few practical concerns to keep in mind: * '''Slippery streets''' – The cobbled lanes of the upper town can become slick when wet, especially during fog or rain. Wear shoes with good grip, and watch your step on uneven paving. * '''Fog and visibility''' – The hilltop is often shrouded in mist, especially in the early morning or evening. Take extra care when driving up or down the mountain, and avoid hiking alone in low visibility. * '''Driving''' – Roads leading to Erice are steep, winding, and sometimes narrow. Drive cautiously, especially at night or in poor weather. * '''Hiking safety''' – If venturing onto rural trails or forest paths, carry water, wear proper footwear, and check weather forecasts. Mobile reception may be limited in remote areas. [[File:Arches over a street in Erice.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Stone arches spanning a narrow street in Erice’s historic centre]] ==Cope== {{listing | name=Civic Hospital of Erice | alt=Ospedale Sant'Antonio Abate | address=Via Cosenza, 118, Casa Santa | lat=38.02828 | long=12.54959 | phone=+39 0923 809111 | content=Main hospital serving Erice and surrounding areas. Emergency services available. }} {{listing | name=Emergency services | alt=Police, fire, ambulance | phone=112 | content=Pan-European emergency number for police, fire, and medical assistance. }} {{listing | name=Local police | alt=Carabinieri | phone=113 | content=For reporting crimes or urgent law enforcement assistance. }} {{listing | name=Fire department | phone=115 | content=For reporting fires or civil protection emergencies. }} {{listing | name=Vito Carvini Municipal Library | alt=Biblioteca Comunale Vito Carvini | address=Piazza Prof. Antonino Zichichi (formerly Piazza della Loggia) | lat=38.038277 | long=12.58689 | wikidata=Q112864168 | content=Historic municipal library housed in a former palazzo. The library preserves local historical works, manuscripts and cultural collections related to Erice and the surrounding area, and serves as a quiet reading and research space within the old town. }} ==Go next== * [[Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco]] – Shimmering coastal salt flats near Trapani, striking at sunset and rich in history. * [[Aegadian Islands]] – Reach Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo by hydrofoil for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxed island life. * [[Segesta]] – Visit a well-preserved Doric temple and ancient amphitheatre with sweeping countryside views. * [[Stagnone Lagoon and Islands Nature Reserve]] – Explore shallow lagoons, salt pans, and the archaeological island of [[Mozia]]. * [[Gibellina]] – A modern art town rebuilt after an earthquake, known for avant-garde architecture and land art. {{geo|38.0376|12.5878}} {{isPartOf|Trapani (province)}} {{guidecity}} 14fm816r7j5kc5mlq4b4tgnh0c80tqh 0 11104 5289342 4011209 2026-06-08T08:02:54Z Waysi32 2418585 Using Markers instead of a coordinate table. 5289342 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Itinerary banner.jpg}} '''Esker Trail''' is a 5.7-km loop trail in [[w:Birds Hill Provincial Park|Birds Hill Provincial Park]], 24 km northeast of [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]. The park protects areas representative of Aspen/Oak parkland. The trail starts at the riding stable and connects to the Chickadee and Bluestem trails at Griffiths Hill. It has a dirt and long-grass surface, with a high elevation of 863 feet, a low elevation of 814 feet, and total climbing of 56 feet. There is a sharp decline at Griffiths Hill. ==Get in== From the main park entrance on Highway 59, take the north park drive to Nimowin Road. Turn left on Nimowin Road and take the first road to the left until reaching the large parking area. The trail starts behind the restaurant. ==Walk== {{Mapframe}} In spring, summer and fall, permitted uses are horseback riding, horse-drawn carriage, hiking, and running. In winter, it is groomed for cross-country skiing. The ski trail is intermediate level. While the trail surface is easy for walking, there are many areas that are often muddy or flooded, so waterproof hiking boots are a must. Insect repellent is also a good idea, particularly for the return portion of the trail. From the parking area, walk past the front entrance of the {{Marker|counter=n|name=restaurant|type=eat|lat=50.022000000|long=-96.872866667}} (863 ft). The {{Marker|counter=n|name=trailhead|type=go|lat=50.022366667|long=-96.873900000}} (863 ft) starts just beyond it. This area is riddled with lots of trails, many of which are predominantly used for cross-country skiing. There are two marked hiking trails that start here, the Esker Trail and the Lime Kiln Trail. Both follow the same path initially. While there are many trail intersections, the Esker Trail is easy to follow, with a distinctive yellow sign pointing you in the right direction at every junction. After a short portion of grassy trail which may require dodging around some parked horse-drawn sleds, the trail joins a wide dirt horse trail. Watch where you step. After 600 meters, you reach a {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail branch|type=go|lat=50.025516667|long=-96.877333333}} (860 ft), where the trail branches left and becomes grassy again. After 800 meters, you reach the {{Marker|counter=n|name=Esker and Lime Kiln trail split|type=go|lat=50.027366667|long=-96.876133333}} (858 ft), where the Esker and Lime Kiln trails split, with the Esker Trail veering left. As with all junctions, this one is well marked. After 2.5 km, you reach a clearing. There is an {{Marker|counter=n|name=outhouse and warming hut|type=sleep|lat=50.027550000|long=-96.896183333}} (854 ft) used by skiers in the winter. The trail continues to the right, but first, take the path past the warming hut to the {{Marker|counter=n|name=lookout tower|type=see|lat=50.027400000|long=-96.897133333}} (850 ft), reached after 2.6 km. Interpretive signs at the base of the tower and at the top explain the geology of the area and point out sights that may be visible from the top. It appears that the surrounding trees have grown up substantially since the tower was constructed, and much of the view is now obscured. Bird's Hill is the highest point within 30 km, rising 30 metres above the surrounding prairie. Return to the outhouse and warming hut and take the trail to the left. The trail descends steeply and enters darker, denser forest where insects are more likely. The lowest part of the route is near {{Marker|counter=n|name=Griffiths Hill low point|type=see|lat=50.031350000|long=-96.893916667}} (814 ft). After 4.1 km from the start, you reach a section of trail near {{Marker|counter=n|name=parallel return trail|type=go|lat=50.031416667|long=-96.881866667}} (853 ft), where you find yourself proceeding parallel to the outbound trail. After 4.8 km, you reach a {{Marker|counter=n|name=five-way intersection|type=go|lat=50.027550000|long=-96.875666667}} (858 ft). Bear slightly right. You will pass an {{Marker|counter=n|name=equestrian arena|type=see|lat=50.026433333|long=-96.875516667}} (859 ft). After 5.1 km from the start, the trail rejoins the outbound route at the trail branch. Retrace your steps along the first part of the trail, reaching the parking lot after a total of 5.7 km. {{Usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} 6vfkwjwthoxkpb5cystazyfqcwuzbpv 5289343 5289342 2026-06-08T08:05:38Z Waysi32 2418585 Added a geoline 5289343 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Itinerary banner.jpg}} '''Esker Trail''' is a 5.7-km loop trail in [[w:Birds Hill Provincial Park|Birds Hill Provincial Park]], 24 km northeast of [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]. The park protects areas representative of Aspen/Oak parkland. The trail starts at the riding stable and connects to the Chickadee and Bluestem trails at Griffiths Hill. It has a dirt and long-grass surface, with a high elevation of 863 feet, a low elevation of 814 feet, and total climbing of 56 feet. There is a sharp decline at Griffiths Hill. ==Get in== From the main park entrance on Highway 59, take the north park drive to Nimowin Road. Turn left on Nimowin Road and take the first road to the left until reaching the large parking area. The trail starts behind the restaurant. ==Walk== {{Mapframe}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q14215105|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title=Esker Trail}} In spring, summer and fall, permitted uses are horseback riding, horse-drawn carriage, hiking, and running. In winter, it is groomed for cross-country skiing. The ski trail is intermediate level. While the trail surface is easy for walking, there are many areas that are often muddy or flooded, so waterproof hiking boots are a must. Insect repellent is also a good idea, particularly for the return portion of the trail. From the parking area, walk past the front entrance of the {{Marker|counter=n|name=restaurant|type=eat|lat=50.022000000|long=-96.872866667}} (863 ft). The {{Marker|counter=n|name=trailhead|type=go|lat=50.022366667|long=-96.873900000}} (863 ft) starts just beyond it. This area is riddled with lots of trails, many of which are predominantly used for cross-country skiing. There are two marked hiking trails that start here, the Esker Trail and the Lime Kiln Trail. Both follow the same path initially. While there are many trail intersections, the Esker Trail is easy to follow, with a distinctive yellow sign pointing you in the right direction at every junction. After a short portion of grassy trail which may require dodging around some parked horse-drawn sleds, the trail joins a wide dirt horse trail. Watch where you step. After 600 meters, you reach a {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail branch|type=go|lat=50.025516667|long=-96.877333333}} (860 ft), where the trail branches left and becomes grassy again. After 800 meters, you reach the {{Marker|counter=n|name=Esker and Lime Kiln trail split|type=go|lat=50.027366667|long=-96.876133333}} (858 ft), where the Esker and Lime Kiln trails split, with the Esker Trail veering left. As with all junctions, this one is well marked. After 2.5 km, you reach a clearing. There is an {{Marker|counter=n|name=outhouse and warming hut|type=sleep|lat=50.027550000|long=-96.896183333}} (854 ft) used by skiers in the winter. The trail continues to the right, but first, take the path past the warming hut to the {{Marker|counter=n|name=lookout tower|type=see|lat=50.027400000|long=-96.897133333}} (850 ft), reached after 2.6 km. Interpretive signs at the base of the tower and at the top explain the geology of the area and point out sights that may be visible from the top. It appears that the surrounding trees have grown up substantially since the tower was constructed, and much of the view is now obscured. Bird's Hill is the highest point within 30 km, rising 30 metres above the surrounding prairie. Return to the outhouse and warming hut and take the trail to the left. The trail descends steeply and enters darker, denser forest where insects are more likely. The lowest part of the route is near {{Marker|counter=n|name=Griffiths Hill low point|type=see|lat=50.031350000|long=-96.893916667}} (814 ft). After 4.1 km from the start, you reach a section of trail near {{Marker|counter=n|name=parallel return trail|type=go|lat=50.031416667|long=-96.881866667}} (853 ft), where you find yourself proceeding parallel to the outbound trail. After 4.8 km, you reach a {{Marker|counter=n|name=five-way intersection|type=go|lat=50.027550000|long=-96.875666667}} (858 ft). Bear slightly right. You will pass an {{Marker|counter=n|name=equestrian arena|type=see|lat=50.026433333|long=-96.875516667}} (859 ft). After 5.1 km from the start, the trail rejoins the outbound route at the trail branch. Retrace your steps along the first part of the trail, reaching the parking lot after a total of 5.7 km. {{Usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} 6shefjexlob48zrj3o3fqrumo8u5bf9 0 12803 5289243 5269328 2026-06-07T21:33:01Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Cities, towns and villages */ Reduce map size so it's not squeezing the text. 5289243 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Parco Cwm banner.JPG}} '''Glamorgan''' ([[Welsh]]: ''Morgannwg'', historically known as '''Glamorganshire''' / ''Sir Forgannwg'') is a traditional county in [[Wales]]. It is home to [[Cardiff]], Wales' capital city, along with the city of [[Swansea]]. The [[Bristol Channel]] marks the southern edge of Glamorganshire, which features the 14-mile-long [https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/Coast-and-Countryside/Heritage-Coast/Glamorgan-Heritage-Coast.aspx Glamorgan Heritage Coast] and the [[Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty]]. To the north, the Valleys and The Rhondda were Wales' industrial heartlands which extend to the edge of the [[Brecon Beacons National Park]] in [[Powys]]. Coastal resort towns include [[Barry]], the focal point for British sitcom ''Gavin and Stacey'', [[Penarth]] with its pier and [[Porthcawl]]. In the hills lie [[Caerphilly]], which is famous for its cheese and castle, [[Merthyr Tydfil]], the university town of [[Pontypridd]] and the village of [[Pontardawe]]. Climb the South Wales foothills for breathtaking views across the nation's southernmost point, or find wooded walks near [[Llantrisant]] and [[Aberdare]]. Relax on sandy beaches or surf in Barry, [[Llantwit Major]], [[Southerndown]], Ogmore-by-Sea, [[Porthcawl]], [[Port Talbot|Aberavon (Port Talbot)]], The Mumbles (Swansea) or Rhossili. Eat and drink in the rural town of [[Cowbridge]], or find a night out in the Cardiff - a thriving waterside city which includes several iconic destinations such as the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle and the National Museum of Wales. == Cities, towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.640 | -3.640 | height=400 | width=440 | zoom=9 }} ===Cities=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cardiff]]|url=|lat=51.483333|long=-3.183333|wikidata=Q10690}} (Welsh: ''Caerdydd'') — the capital and largest city in Wales *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Swansea]]|url=|lat=51.616667|long=-3.95|wikidata=Q23051}} (''Abertawe'') — Wales' second city, famed for beaches and coastal walks ===Towns=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Aberdare]]|url=|lat=51.713|long=-3.445|wikidata=Q319369}} (''Aberdâr'') — a former industrial town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Barry]]|url=|lat=51.405|long=-3.27|wikidata=Q809009}} (''Y Barri'') — home of award-winning TV comedy ''Gavin & Stacey'', a popular resort, Barry Island *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bridgend]]|url=|lat=51.5072|long=-3.5784|wikidata=Q6497774}} (''Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr'') — Bridgend is home to many shops & two castles *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caerphilly]]|url=|lat=51.578|long=-3.218|wikidata=Q909119}} (''Caerffili'') — home to a magnificent castle *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cowbridge]]|url=|lat=51.4605|long=-3.448|wikidata=Q2145305}} (''Y Bont-faen'') — a quiet market town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llantrisant]]|url=|lat=51.54229|long=-3.37849|wikidata=Q2330789}} — home of the Royal Mint *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llantwit Major]]|url=|lat=51.40623|long=-3.47503|wikidata=Q2347528}} (''Llanilltud Fawr'') — include the village of Gileston, designated as a conservation area in recognition of its unspoilt historic charm *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maesteg]]|lat=51.6086|long=-3.6605|wikidata=Q2243637}} — has a tradition of music and theatre, including a rich tradition of singing *{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Maerdy]]|lat=51.6746 |long=-3.4849|}} — it had one of the last working mines in the south Wales valleys *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Merthyr Tydfil]]|url=|lat=51.743|long=-3.378|wikidata=Q752762}} (''Merthyr Tudful'') — Cyfarthfa Castle has a woodland, a miniature railway, children's park areas for sporting, and a small lake *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Neath]]|url=|lat=51.66|long=-3.81|wikidata=Q2003342}} (''Castell-nedd'') — a convenient base for touring the stunning Swansea and Neath Valleys *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Penarth]]|url=|lat=51.43|long=-3.17|wikidata=Q427792}} — a Victorian seaside town with a pier and marina, along with a busy town centre *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pontypridd]]|url=|lat=51.602|long=-3.342|wikidata=Q1024900}} — a base for exploring the industrial heritage of the area, the nearby Brecon Beacons National Park, the vale of Glamorgan and its coastal features, or the Castle and museums of Cardiff and St Fagans *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Porthcawl]]|url=|lat=51.48|long=-3.69|wikidata=Q39480}} — a traditional holiday resort and in its heyday its beaches on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Port Talbot]]|url=|lat=51.59055|long=-3.79859|wikidata=Q1072019}} — home of Afan Forest Park, one of the top centres for mountain biking in the world ===Villages=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Clydach and Pontardawe]]|wikidata=Q5120039}} — two neighbouring villages in the Swansea Valley *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llangynwyd]]|lat=51.586881|long=-3.637943}} — the site of Llangynwyd parish church, the ruins of Llangynwyd Castle and one of the oldest pubs in Wales *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rhoose]]|url=|lat=51.39063|long=-3.35236|wikidata=Q3400633}} (''Y Rhws'') — Rhoose Point exhibits works of art made from rock and coastal rock platform *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Southerndown]]|url=|lat=51.454167|long=-3.6125|wikidata=Q7570735}} and Ogmore-by-Sea — when the tide is out popular tourist resort has an expanse of sand and pools *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Sully]]|url=|lat=51.41|long=-3.21|wikidata=Q3403407}} (''Sili'') — has the remains of a Saxon fort with a Bronze Age barrow at the highest point == Other destinations == * {{marker | type=other | name=Flat Holm | lat=51.379 | long=-3.122 }} (''Ynys Echni'') is an island nature reserve, the most southerly part of Wales. Boat trips visit from the Cardiff area. * {{marker | type=other | name=[[Gower Peninsula]] | wikidata=Q1141148}} (''Penrhyn Gŵyr'') is the headland west of Swansea, an AONB - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. * {{marker | type=other | name=[[Afan Forest Park]] | wikidata=Q4688793}} (''Afan Argoed'') is a steep-sided valley with hiking and mountain-biking trails. * Heritage Coast - The coastline in the Western Vale is considered a "Heritage Coast", protected for its natural beauty and historical importance to the area. The Heritage Coast Centre can be found at [[Southerndown]]. ==Understand== Glamorganshire is divided up into several administrative areas, which are: * '''[[Bridgend]]''' - including Bridgend, [[Maesteg]], Pencoed, [[Porthcawl]], Pyle and Ogmore Vale * '''[[Caerphilly]]''' - including Blackwood, Caerphilly and Rhymney * '''[[Cardiff|City of Cardiff]]''' * '''[[Merthyr Tydfil]]''' * '''Neath Port Talbot''' - including [[Neath]], Pontardawe and [[Port Talbot]] * '''Rhondda Cynon Taf''' - including [[Aberdare]], [[Llantrisant]], [[Pontypridd]], Rhondda * '''[[Swansea]]''' - including Gorseinon, Pontarddulais and Swansea * '''Vale of Glamorgan''' - including [[Barry]], [[Cowbridge]], [[Llantwit Major]] and [[Penarth]] ==Get in== Glamorganshire has good rail and road links from destinations throughout Wales and England. Cardiff Airport lies in Glamorganshire with connections from international destinations. [[File:The Prince of Wales Bridge (M4) (Oscar Taylor) - Geograph.jpg|alt=A three-lane motorway goes into the distance, flanked by blueish cables which hold up the Prince of Wales Bridge|thumb|309x309px|The M4 from London enters Wales over the Prince of Wales Bridge]] === By car === The {{European road|UK|M|4}} runs east-west through Glamorganshire, past Cardiff, Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea. * From the east, the {{European road|UK|M|4}} connects the area with '''[[London]]''', '''[[Heathrow Airport]] ('''{{Rail-interchange|air}}''')''', the {{European road|UK|M|25}} motorway (from destinations such as [[Gatwick Airport]] and [[London Stansted Airport|Stansted Airport]]), '''[[Reading (England)|Reading]]''', '''[[Swindon]]''', '''[[Bath]]''', '''[[Bristol]]''', the {{European road|UK|M|5}} motorway (from destinations such as [[Birmingham]], [[Cornwall]], [[Exeter]], [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]] and [[North West England|north-west England]]) and '''[[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]]'''. * Also use {{European road|UK|A|48}} and {{European road|UK|M|4}} from destinations in West Wales including '''[[Carmarthen]]''', '''[[Haverfordwest]]''', '''[[Tenby]]''' and '''[[Fishguard]]''' '''({{Rail-interchange|ferry}})'''. Other major routes include: * {{European road|UK|A|48}} from '''Newport''', '''Carmarthen''' and '''{{European road|UK|A|40}}''' (from destinations such as Haverfordwest and Fishguard) into Cardiff, Cowbridge, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea * {{European road|UK|A|465}} from '''[[Hereford]]''' and '''[[Abergavenny]]''' past Merthyr Tydfil and Neath * {{European road|UK|A|468}} from '''Newport''' into Caerphilly * {{European road|UK|A|470}} from '''[[North Wales]]''' and '''[[Brecon]]''' past Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Cardiff * {{European road|UK|A|472}} from '''[[Pontypool]]''' and '''[[Cwmbran]]''' into Blackwood and Abercynon * {{European road|UK|A|483}} from '''[[Llandeilo]]''' and '''{{European road|UK|A|40}}''' (from destinations such as [[Llandovery]] and Brecon) [[File:4 GWR Class 80X at Paddington, from overbridge above pl 4, Nov 2021.jpg|alt=A long, green GWR train in the platform beneath London Paddington's large, arch roof.|thumb|310x310px|GWR trains connect London Paddington with destinations in Glamorganshire]] === By train === There are several long-distance trains between Glamorganshire and destinations across Wales and England. ==== To Cardiff Central ==== * '''[https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ CrossCountry]''' from destinations in [[West Midlands (region)|The Midlands]] and [[Gloucestershire]] including [[Nottingham]], [[Derby]], [[Burton upon Trent]], [[Birmingham|Birmingham New Street]], [[Cheltenham|Cheltenham Spa]], [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]], [[Chepstow]] and Newport * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from [[London/Paddington-Maida Vale|London Paddington]], [[Reading (England)|Reading]], [[Didcot|Didcot Parkway]], [[Swindon]], [[Bristol|Bristol Parkway]], Newport, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from destinations in [[South England|southern England]] including [[Portsmouth|Portsmouth Harbour]], Portsmouth and Southsea, [[Southampton|Southampton Central]], [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]], [[Bath|Bath Spa]] and Bristol Temple Meads * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' (limited service) from destinations in West Wales including Carmarthen and [[Llanelli]] * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from [[Holyhead]], [[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]], [[Conwy]], [[Flint (Wales)|Flint]], [[Chester]], [[Wrexham|Wrexham General]], [[Shrewsbury (England)|Shrewsbury]], [[Ludlow (England)|Ludlow]], [[Leominster (England)|Leominster]], [[Hereford]], [[Abergavenny]], [[Cwmbran]] and Newport * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from [[Manchester/Piccadilly-East Centre|Manchester Piccadilly]] and [[Crewe (England)|Crewe]] * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from [[Milford Haven]], Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend [[File:Transport for Wales 769 006 (52020221552).jpg|alt=A white and red Transport for Wales train pulls into Cardiff Central|thumb|310x310px|A Transport for Wales train pulls into Cardiff Central]] ==== To Swansea ==== * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from London Paddington, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Swindon, Bristol Parkway, Newport, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' (limited service) from destinations in West Wales including Carmarthen and Llanelli * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Manchester Piccadilly, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Newport, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Carmarthen and Llanelli * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Shrewsbury, Llandovery, Llandeilo and [[Ammanford]] ==== To Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath ==== * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from London Paddington, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Swindon, Bristol Parkway, Newport, Cardiff Central and Swansea * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' (limited service) from destinations in West Wales including Carmarthen and Llanelli * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Manchester Piccadilly, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Newport, Cardiff Central and Swansea * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Swansea and Cardiff Central [[File:National Express Coach at Birmingham Coach Station.png|alt=A white National Express coach parked in front of a smart, grey building: Birmingham Coach Station|thumb|309x309px|A National Express coach at Birmingham Coach Station, with direct connections to Cardiff]] === By bus and coach === * '''[https://uk.megabus.com/city-guides/cardiff Megabus]''' - into Cardiff from destinations including London, Heathrow Airport, Bristol, Newport, Birmingham, [[Leeds]], Manchester, [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], [[Glasgow]], [[Exeter]], [[Plymouth (England)|Plymouth]] and Swansea * '''[https://uk.megabus.com/city-guides/swansea Megabus]''' - into Swansea from destinations including London, Heathrow Airport, Bristol, Newport and Cardiff * '''National Express 201''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Bristol and Newport * '''National Express 202''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from Heathrow Airport, Bristol and Newport * '''National Express 216''' - into Cardiff from Bristol, Bristol Airport and Newport * '''National Express 507/508/509''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from London, Reading, Chepstow, Newport and destinations in West Wales * '''National Express 110/111/112''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from Bridgend, Newport and destinations in West Wales * '''[https://images-transportforwales.passenger-website.com/2023-07/TfW_Bus_Network_Map-web%20V2%20July%202023.pdf TrawsCymru T1C]''' (limited service) - into Cardiff, Bridgend and Port Talbot from Aberystwyth and Carmarthen * '''[https://traws.cymru/en/services/SSWL/T4 TrawsCymru T4]{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' - into Cardiff, Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil from [[Newtown (Wales)|Newtown]], [[Llandrindod Wells|Llandrindod]], [[Builth Wells]] and Brecon * '''[https://traws.cymru/en/services/NADT/T6 TrawsCymru T6]''' - into Swansea and Neath from Brecon and Sennybridge [[File:Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station platform for westbound trains.jpg|alt=An empty platform and tracks into the distance: Rhoose Cardiff International Airport|thumb|310x310px|Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station between Barry and Llantwit Major]] === By plane === '''Cardiff Airport''' ({{IATA|CWL}}) lies between Barry and Llantwit Major, to the west of Cardiff. There are direct flights into Cardiff from destinations from [[Europe]] and [[North Africa]]. Check the website: https://cardiff-airport.com/destinations/ Public transport connections from Cardiff Airport include: * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' operates trains from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station to Glamorganshire destinations including Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street, Bridgend, Llantwit Major, Aberdare, Pontypridd, Radyr and Barry. Bus route '''[https://www.adventuretravel.cymru/bus-services/vale-of-glamorgan/905/ 905 Rail Linc]{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' connects the airport with the station. * '''New Adventure Travel 304''' buses direct to Llantwit Major, Cardiff Bay and Barry. Airports further afield include: * '''Bristol Airport''' with international flights from destinations in Europe and North Africa. Direct coach connections to Cardiff using '''National Express 216'''. Alternatively use '''Bristol Airport Flyer''' to Bristol Temple Meads and connect with direct trains to Cardiff Central. * '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' with international flights to destinations worldwide, including in [[North America]] and [[Asia]]. Direct coach connections to Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea using '''National Express 201/202'''. Alternatively use rail connections to London Paddington with direct trains to Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea. * '''[[London Gatwick Airport]]''' with international flights to destinations worldwide. Direct coach connections to Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea using '''National Express 201'''. Alternatively use rail connections to Reading with direct trains to Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea. === By boat === '''[https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/routes-and-times/rosslare-pembroke/ Irish Ferries]''' operates a [[Rosslare]] ([[Ireland]]) to Pembroke ferry route. There are direct trains from Pembroke Dock to Swansea. '''[https://www.stenaline.co.uk/routes/fishguard-rosslare StenaLine]''' operates a Rosslare to Fishguard ferry route. There are direct trains from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen, where there are onward connections to Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and Cardiff Central. ==Get around== The best means of transport for exploring the region is by private car. ===By bus=== Buses depart from Swansea Bus Station to most of the suburbs and rural areas of Swansea, and to other towns in the region. Towns with central bus stations to their suburbs include Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli and Carmarthen. Most services are operated by [http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/wales/swwales/home/ First Cymru]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. ===By train=== Arriva trains operate suburban and rural train services from Swansea station to Llansamlet, Skewen, Baglan, Briton Ferry, Gowerton, Bynea, Llangennech, Pontarddulais, Pantyfynnon and Ammanford. ===By car hire=== * {{listing | name=Avis | alt= | url=http://www.avis.co.uk/ | email= | address=Orchard St, Swansea, SA1 5AS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 844 581-0014 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Europcar | alt= | url=http://www.europcar.co.uk/ | email= | address=187-189 Oxford St, Swansea, SA1 3JA | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1792 650526 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== * St Fagans National History Museum near [[Cardiff#Q1954765|Cardiff]] *[[Caerphilly]] castle *Heritage Coast near [[Southerndown]] ==Do== * Mountain biking in [[Afan Forest Park]]. * Hiking part of the [[Wales Coast Path]]. * Cricket: Glamorgan CCC play at Sophia Park in Cardiff. ===Walking=== There are some good walks in the Vale, many from the [http://www.valeways.org.uk/ Valeways Scheme]. As a county on the coast, the [[Wales Coast Path]] runs the full length of the Glamorgan Coast, from Cardiff to Bridgend. The route then continues around Wales as a long-distance path. There is another long-distance trail in the Vale of Glamorgan, the 69 mile long Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail. This path goes to many destinations in the Vale, including [[Southerndown]], [[Cowbridge]], [[Rhoose]], [[Barry]], [[Cardiff]], [[Llanharry]] and [[Colwinston]]. The trail runs in a circle, and is made up of mainly Bridleways. Most of its destinations are covered in this Wikivoyage article! It takes you from the sea, to near-sky heights, with some fabulous views across the Vale ===Surfing=== Although not the most popular surfing resort in Wales, the Vale of Glamorgan hosts some great waves. ====Southerndown==== Situated on the [[Bristol Channel]], [[Southerndown]] becomes very popular in the height of summer when the sun is out. Even when it's raining, it's still pretty busy. A sandy, RNLI Lifeguarded beach with loads of space, makes Southerndown a great place to spend time on the beach and surf on the waves on the flooding tides. Southerndown is situated on the [[Glamorgan Heritage Coast]]. Other facilities on or near the beach also include public toilets and a shop. ====Ogmore-By-Sea==== Further West than Southerndown, is [[Ogmore-By-Sea]], also known simply as Ogmore. Although not as popular as Southerndown, and with fewer facilities, Ogmore does sometimes have surfers, especially East of the Beach. The mouth of the river Ogmore is on this beach, although entering the water is not advised at this point ====Llantwit Major==== The town of [[Llantwit Major]] has an RNLI Lifeguarded beach. Sometimes popular with surfers ==Go next== * [[Bristol]] - Just over an hour away is Bristol, the bustling port on the River Avon * [[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]] * [[Swansea]] - Another city renowned for its spectacular Waterfront *[[Monmouthshire]] *[[Carmarthenshire]] *[[Powys]] {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|51.67|-3.67|zoom=10}} ah6deohhw3h2r4p9ufzhlisrjnoxrga 5289244 5289243 2026-06-07T21:35:48Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Towns */ You can't list Cardiff Castle or the Brecon Beacons as features of Pontypridd! 5289244 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Parco Cwm banner.JPG}} '''Glamorgan''' ([[Welsh]]: ''Morgannwg'', historically known as '''Glamorganshire''' / ''Sir Forgannwg'') is a traditional county in [[Wales]]. It is home to [[Cardiff]], Wales' capital city, along with the city of [[Swansea]]. The [[Bristol Channel]] marks the southern edge of Glamorganshire, which features the 14-mile-long [https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/Coast-and-Countryside/Heritage-Coast/Glamorgan-Heritage-Coast.aspx Glamorgan Heritage Coast] and the [[Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty]]. To the north, the Valleys and The Rhondda were Wales' industrial heartlands which extend to the edge of the [[Brecon Beacons National Park]] in [[Powys]]. Coastal resort towns include [[Barry]], the focal point for British sitcom ''Gavin and Stacey'', [[Penarth]] with its pier and [[Porthcawl]]. In the hills lie [[Caerphilly]], which is famous for its cheese and castle, [[Merthyr Tydfil]], the university town of [[Pontypridd]] and the village of [[Pontardawe]]. Climb the South Wales foothills for breathtaking views across the nation's southernmost point, or find wooded walks near [[Llantrisant]] and [[Aberdare]]. Relax on sandy beaches or surf in Barry, [[Llantwit Major]], [[Southerndown]], Ogmore-by-Sea, [[Porthcawl]], [[Port Talbot|Aberavon (Port Talbot)]], The Mumbles (Swansea) or Rhossili. Eat and drink in the rural town of [[Cowbridge]], or find a night out in the Cardiff - a thriving waterside city which includes several iconic destinations such as the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle and the National Museum of Wales. == Cities, towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.640 | -3.640 | height=400 | width=440 | zoom=9 }} ===Cities=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cardiff]]|url=|lat=51.483333|long=-3.183333|wikidata=Q10690}} (Welsh: ''Caerdydd'') — the capital and largest city in Wales *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Swansea]]|url=|lat=51.616667|long=-3.95|wikidata=Q23051}} (''Abertawe'') — Wales' second city, famed for beaches and coastal walks ===Towns=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Aberdare]]|url=|lat=51.713|long=-3.445|wikidata=Q319369}} (''Aberdâr'') — a former industrial town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Barry]]|url=|lat=51.405|long=-3.27|wikidata=Q809009}} (''Y Barri'') — home of award-winning TV comedy ''Gavin & Stacey'', a popular resort, Barry Island *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bridgend]]|url=|lat=51.5072|long=-3.5784|wikidata=Q6497774}} (''Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr'') — Bridgend is home to many shops & two castles *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caerphilly]]|url=|lat=51.578|long=-3.218|wikidata=Q909119}} (''Caerffili'') — home to a magnificent castle *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cowbridge]]|url=|lat=51.4605|long=-3.448|wikidata=Q2145305}} (''Y Bont-faen'') — a quiet market town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llantrisant]]|url=|lat=51.54229|long=-3.37849|wikidata=Q2330789}} — home of the Royal Mint *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llantwit Major]]|url=|lat=51.40623|long=-3.47503|wikidata=Q2347528}} (''Llanilltud Fawr'') — includes the village of Gileston, designated as a conservation area in recognition of its unspoilt historic charm *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maesteg]]|lat=51.6086|long=-3.6605|wikidata=Q2243637}} — has a tradition of music and theatre, including a rich tradition of singing *{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Maerdy]]|lat=51.6746 |long=-3.4849|}} — it had one of the last working mines in the south Wales valleys *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Merthyr Tydfil]]|url=|lat=51.743|long=-3.378|wikidata=Q752762}} (''Merthyr Tudful'') — Cyfarthfa Castle has a woodland, a miniature railway, children's park areas for sporting, and a small lake *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Neath]]|url=|lat=51.66|long=-3.81|wikidata=Q2003342}} (''Castell-nedd'') — a convenient base for touring the stunning Swansea and Neath Valleys *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Penarth]]|url=|lat=51.43|long=-3.17|wikidata=Q427792}} — a Victorian seaside town with a pier and marina, along with a busy town centre *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pontypridd]]|url=|lat=51.602|long=-3.342|wikidata=Q1024900}} — a base for exploring the industrial heritage of the area, or the wider Glamorgan region *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Porthcawl]]|url=|lat=51.48|long=-3.69|wikidata=Q39480}} — a traditional holiday resort and in its heyday its beaches on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Port Talbot]]|url=|lat=51.59055|long=-3.79859|wikidata=Q1072019}} — home of Afan Forest Park, one of the top centres for mountain biking in the world ===Villages=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Clydach and Pontardawe]]|wikidata=Q5120039}} — two neighbouring villages in the Swansea Valley *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llangynwyd]]|lat=51.586881|long=-3.637943}} — the site of Llangynwyd parish church, the ruins of Llangynwyd Castle and one of the oldest pubs in Wales *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rhoose]]|url=|lat=51.39063|long=-3.35236|wikidata=Q3400633}} (''Y Rhws'') — Rhoose Point exhibits works of art made from rock and coastal rock platform *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Southerndown]]|url=|lat=51.454167|long=-3.6125|wikidata=Q7570735}} and Ogmore-by-Sea — when the tide is out popular tourist resort has an expanse of sand and pools *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Sully]]|url=|lat=51.41|long=-3.21|wikidata=Q3403407}} (''Sili'') — has the remains of a Saxon fort with a Bronze Age barrow at the highest point == Other destinations == * {{marker | type=other | name=Flat Holm | lat=51.379 | long=-3.122 }} (''Ynys Echni'') is an island nature reserve, the most southerly part of Wales. Boat trips visit from the Cardiff area. * {{marker | type=other | name=[[Gower Peninsula]] | wikidata=Q1141148}} (''Penrhyn Gŵyr'') is the headland west of Swansea, an AONB - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. * {{marker | type=other | name=[[Afan Forest Park]] | wikidata=Q4688793}} (''Afan Argoed'') is a steep-sided valley with hiking and mountain-biking trails. * Heritage Coast - The coastline in the Western Vale is considered a "Heritage Coast", protected for its natural beauty and historical importance to the area. The Heritage Coast Centre can be found at [[Southerndown]]. ==Understand== Glamorganshire is divided up into several administrative areas, which are: * '''[[Bridgend]]''' - including Bridgend, [[Maesteg]], Pencoed, [[Porthcawl]], Pyle and Ogmore Vale * '''[[Caerphilly]]''' - including Blackwood, Caerphilly and Rhymney * '''[[Cardiff|City of Cardiff]]''' * '''[[Merthyr Tydfil]]''' * '''Neath Port Talbot''' - including [[Neath]], Pontardawe and [[Port Talbot]] * '''Rhondda Cynon Taf''' - including [[Aberdare]], [[Llantrisant]], [[Pontypridd]], Rhondda * '''[[Swansea]]''' - including Gorseinon, Pontarddulais and Swansea * '''Vale of Glamorgan''' - including [[Barry]], [[Cowbridge]], [[Llantwit Major]] and [[Penarth]] ==Get in== Glamorganshire has good rail and road links from destinations throughout Wales and England. Cardiff Airport lies in Glamorganshire with connections from international destinations. [[File:The Prince of Wales Bridge (M4) (Oscar Taylor) - Geograph.jpg|alt=A three-lane motorway goes into the distance, flanked by blueish cables which hold up the Prince of Wales Bridge|thumb|309x309px|The M4 from London enters Wales over the Prince of Wales Bridge]] === By car === The {{European road|UK|M|4}} runs east-west through Glamorganshire, past Cardiff, Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea. * From the east, the {{European road|UK|M|4}} connects the area with '''[[London]]''', '''[[Heathrow Airport]] ('''{{Rail-interchange|air}}''')''', the {{European road|UK|M|25}} motorway (from destinations such as [[Gatwick Airport]] and [[London Stansted Airport|Stansted Airport]]), '''[[Reading (England)|Reading]]''', '''[[Swindon]]''', '''[[Bath]]''', '''[[Bristol]]''', the {{European road|UK|M|5}} motorway (from destinations such as [[Birmingham]], [[Cornwall]], [[Exeter]], [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]] and [[North West England|north-west England]]) and '''[[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]]'''. * Also use {{European road|UK|A|48}} and {{European road|UK|M|4}} from destinations in West Wales including '''[[Carmarthen]]''', '''[[Haverfordwest]]''', '''[[Tenby]]''' and '''[[Fishguard]]''' '''({{Rail-interchange|ferry}})'''. Other major routes include: * {{European road|UK|A|48}} from '''Newport''', '''Carmarthen''' and '''{{European road|UK|A|40}}''' (from destinations such as Haverfordwest and Fishguard) into Cardiff, Cowbridge, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea * {{European road|UK|A|465}} from '''[[Hereford]]''' and '''[[Abergavenny]]''' past Merthyr Tydfil and Neath * {{European road|UK|A|468}} from '''Newport''' into Caerphilly * {{European road|UK|A|470}} from '''[[North Wales]]''' and '''[[Brecon]]''' past Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Cardiff * {{European road|UK|A|472}} from '''[[Pontypool]]''' and '''[[Cwmbran]]''' into Blackwood and Abercynon * {{European road|UK|A|483}} from '''[[Llandeilo]]''' and '''{{European road|UK|A|40}}''' (from destinations such as [[Llandovery]] and Brecon) [[File:4 GWR Class 80X at Paddington, from overbridge above pl 4, Nov 2021.jpg|alt=A long, green GWR train in the platform beneath London Paddington's large, arch roof.|thumb|310x310px|GWR trains connect London Paddington with destinations in Glamorganshire]] === By train === There are several long-distance trains between Glamorganshire and destinations across Wales and England. ==== To Cardiff Central ==== * '''[https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ CrossCountry]''' from destinations in [[West Midlands (region)|The Midlands]] and [[Gloucestershire]] including [[Nottingham]], [[Derby]], [[Burton upon Trent]], [[Birmingham|Birmingham New Street]], [[Cheltenham|Cheltenham Spa]], [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]], [[Chepstow]] and Newport * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from [[London/Paddington-Maida Vale|London Paddington]], [[Reading (England)|Reading]], [[Didcot|Didcot Parkway]], [[Swindon]], [[Bristol|Bristol Parkway]], Newport, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from destinations in [[South England|southern England]] including [[Portsmouth|Portsmouth Harbour]], Portsmouth and Southsea, [[Southampton|Southampton Central]], [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]], [[Bath|Bath Spa]] and Bristol Temple Meads * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' (limited service) from destinations in West Wales including Carmarthen and [[Llanelli]] * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from [[Holyhead]], [[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]], [[Conwy]], [[Flint (Wales)|Flint]], [[Chester]], [[Wrexham|Wrexham General]], [[Shrewsbury (England)|Shrewsbury]], [[Ludlow (England)|Ludlow]], [[Leominster (England)|Leominster]], [[Hereford]], [[Abergavenny]], [[Cwmbran]] and Newport * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from [[Manchester/Piccadilly-East Centre|Manchester Piccadilly]] and [[Crewe (England)|Crewe]] * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from [[Milford Haven]], Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend [[File:Transport for Wales 769 006 (52020221552).jpg|alt=A white and red Transport for Wales train pulls into Cardiff Central|thumb|310x310px|A Transport for Wales train pulls into Cardiff Central]] ==== To Swansea ==== * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from London Paddington, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Swindon, Bristol Parkway, Newport, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' (limited service) from destinations in West Wales including Carmarthen and Llanelli * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Manchester Piccadilly, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Newport, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Carmarthen and Llanelli * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Shrewsbury, Llandovery, Llandeilo and [[Ammanford]] ==== To Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath ==== * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from London Paddington, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Swindon, Bristol Parkway, Newport, Cardiff Central and Swansea * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' (limited service) from destinations in West Wales including Carmarthen and Llanelli * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Manchester Piccadilly, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Newport, Cardiff Central and Swansea * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Swansea and Cardiff Central [[File:National Express Coach at Birmingham Coach Station.png|alt=A white National Express coach parked in front of a smart, grey building: Birmingham Coach Station|thumb|309x309px|A National Express coach at Birmingham Coach Station, with direct connections to Cardiff]] === By bus and coach === * '''[https://uk.megabus.com/city-guides/cardiff Megabus]''' - into Cardiff from destinations including London, Heathrow Airport, Bristol, Newport, Birmingham, [[Leeds]], Manchester, [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], [[Glasgow]], [[Exeter]], [[Plymouth (England)|Plymouth]] and Swansea * '''[https://uk.megabus.com/city-guides/swansea Megabus]''' - into Swansea from destinations including London, Heathrow Airport, Bristol, Newport and Cardiff * '''National Express 201''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Bristol and Newport * '''National Express 202''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from Heathrow Airport, Bristol and Newport * '''National Express 216''' - into Cardiff from Bristol, Bristol Airport and Newport * '''National Express 507/508/509''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from London, Reading, Chepstow, Newport and destinations in West Wales * '''National Express 110/111/112''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from Bridgend, Newport and destinations in West Wales * '''[https://images-transportforwales.passenger-website.com/2023-07/TfW_Bus_Network_Map-web%20V2%20July%202023.pdf TrawsCymru T1C]''' (limited service) - into Cardiff, Bridgend and Port Talbot from Aberystwyth and Carmarthen * '''[https://traws.cymru/en/services/SSWL/T4 TrawsCymru T4]{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' - into Cardiff, Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil from [[Newtown (Wales)|Newtown]], [[Llandrindod Wells|Llandrindod]], [[Builth Wells]] and Brecon * '''[https://traws.cymru/en/services/NADT/T6 TrawsCymru T6]''' - into Swansea and Neath from Brecon and Sennybridge [[File:Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station platform for westbound trains.jpg|alt=An empty platform and tracks into the distance: Rhoose Cardiff International Airport|thumb|310x310px|Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station between Barry and Llantwit Major]] === By plane === '''Cardiff Airport''' ({{IATA|CWL}}) lies between Barry and Llantwit Major, to the west of Cardiff. There are direct flights into Cardiff from destinations from [[Europe]] and [[North Africa]]. Check the website: https://cardiff-airport.com/destinations/ Public transport connections from Cardiff Airport include: * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' operates trains from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station to Glamorganshire destinations including Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street, Bridgend, Llantwit Major, Aberdare, Pontypridd, Radyr and Barry. Bus route '''[https://www.adventuretravel.cymru/bus-services/vale-of-glamorgan/905/ 905 Rail Linc]{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' connects the airport with the station. * '''New Adventure Travel 304''' buses direct to Llantwit Major, Cardiff Bay and Barry. Airports further afield include: * '''Bristol Airport''' with international flights from destinations in Europe and North Africa. Direct coach connections to Cardiff using '''National Express 216'''. Alternatively use '''Bristol Airport Flyer''' to Bristol Temple Meads and connect with direct trains to Cardiff Central. * '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' with international flights to destinations worldwide, including in [[North America]] and [[Asia]]. Direct coach connections to Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea using '''National Express 201/202'''. Alternatively use rail connections to London Paddington with direct trains to Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea. * '''[[London Gatwick Airport]]''' with international flights to destinations worldwide. Direct coach connections to Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea using '''National Express 201'''. Alternatively use rail connections to Reading with direct trains to Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea. === By boat === '''[https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/routes-and-times/rosslare-pembroke/ Irish Ferries]''' operates a [[Rosslare]] ([[Ireland]]) to Pembroke ferry route. There are direct trains from Pembroke Dock to Swansea. '''[https://www.stenaline.co.uk/routes/fishguard-rosslare StenaLine]''' operates a Rosslare to Fishguard ferry route. There are direct trains from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen, where there are onward connections to Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and Cardiff Central. ==Get around== The best means of transport for exploring the region is by private car. ===By bus=== Buses depart from Swansea Bus Station to most of the suburbs and rural areas of Swansea, and to other towns in the region. Towns with central bus stations to their suburbs include Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli and Carmarthen. Most services are operated by [http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/wales/swwales/home/ First Cymru]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. ===By train=== Arriva trains operate suburban and rural train services from Swansea station to Llansamlet, Skewen, Baglan, Briton Ferry, Gowerton, Bynea, Llangennech, Pontarddulais, Pantyfynnon and Ammanford. ===By car hire=== * {{listing | name=Avis | alt= | url=http://www.avis.co.uk/ | email= | address=Orchard St, Swansea, SA1 5AS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 844 581-0014 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Europcar | alt= | url=http://www.europcar.co.uk/ | email= | address=187-189 Oxford St, Swansea, SA1 3JA | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1792 650526 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== * St Fagans National History Museum near [[Cardiff#Q1954765|Cardiff]] *[[Caerphilly]] castle *Heritage Coast near [[Southerndown]] ==Do== * Mountain biking in [[Afan Forest Park]]. * Hiking part of the [[Wales Coast Path]]. * Cricket: Glamorgan CCC play at Sophia Park in Cardiff. ===Walking=== There are some good walks in the Vale, many from the [http://www.valeways.org.uk/ Valeways Scheme]. As a county on the coast, the [[Wales Coast Path]] runs the full length of the Glamorgan Coast, from Cardiff to Bridgend. The route then continues around Wales as a long-distance path. There is another long-distance trail in the Vale of Glamorgan, the 69 mile long Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail. This path goes to many destinations in the Vale, including [[Southerndown]], [[Cowbridge]], [[Rhoose]], [[Barry]], [[Cardiff]], [[Llanharry]] and [[Colwinston]]. The trail runs in a circle, and is made up of mainly Bridleways. Most of its destinations are covered in this Wikivoyage article! It takes you from the sea, to near-sky heights, with some fabulous views across the Vale ===Surfing=== Although not the most popular surfing resort in Wales, the Vale of Glamorgan hosts some great waves. ====Southerndown==== Situated on the [[Bristol Channel]], [[Southerndown]] becomes very popular in the height of summer when the sun is out. Even when it's raining, it's still pretty busy. A sandy, RNLI Lifeguarded beach with loads of space, makes Southerndown a great place to spend time on the beach and surf on the waves on the flooding tides. Southerndown is situated on the [[Glamorgan Heritage Coast]]. Other facilities on or near the beach also include public toilets and a shop. ====Ogmore-By-Sea==== Further West than Southerndown, is [[Ogmore-By-Sea]], also known simply as Ogmore. Although not as popular as Southerndown, and with fewer facilities, Ogmore does sometimes have surfers, especially East of the Beach. The mouth of the river Ogmore is on this beach, although entering the water is not advised at this point ====Llantwit Major==== The town of [[Llantwit Major]] has an RNLI Lifeguarded beach. Sometimes popular with surfers ==Go next== * [[Bristol]] - Just over an hour away is Bristol, the bustling port on the River Avon * [[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]] * [[Swansea]] - Another city renowned for its spectacular Waterfront *[[Monmouthshire]] *[[Carmarthenshire]] *[[Powys]] {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|51.67|-3.67|zoom=10}} jrt0o7dqmf9y1bq25rvpthoxqknif93 5289245 5289244 2026-06-07T21:36:29Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Towns */ ? 5289245 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Parco Cwm banner.JPG}} '''Glamorgan''' ([[Welsh]]: ''Morgannwg'', historically known as '''Glamorganshire''' / ''Sir Forgannwg'') is a traditional county in [[Wales]]. It is home to [[Cardiff]], Wales' capital city, along with the city of [[Swansea]]. The [[Bristol Channel]] marks the southern edge of Glamorganshire, which features the 14-mile-long [https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/Coast-and-Countryside/Heritage-Coast/Glamorgan-Heritage-Coast.aspx Glamorgan Heritage Coast] and the [[Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty]]. To the north, the Valleys and The Rhondda were Wales' industrial heartlands which extend to the edge of the [[Brecon Beacons National Park]] in [[Powys]]. Coastal resort towns include [[Barry]], the focal point for British sitcom ''Gavin and Stacey'', [[Penarth]] with its pier and [[Porthcawl]]. In the hills lie [[Caerphilly]], which is famous for its cheese and castle, [[Merthyr Tydfil]], the university town of [[Pontypridd]] and the village of [[Pontardawe]]. Climb the South Wales foothills for breathtaking views across the nation's southernmost point, or find wooded walks near [[Llantrisant]] and [[Aberdare]]. Relax on sandy beaches or surf in Barry, [[Llantwit Major]], [[Southerndown]], Ogmore-by-Sea, [[Porthcawl]], [[Port Talbot|Aberavon (Port Talbot)]], The Mumbles (Swansea) or Rhossili. Eat and drink in the rural town of [[Cowbridge]], or find a night out in the Cardiff - a thriving waterside city which includes several iconic destinations such as the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle and the National Museum of Wales. == Cities, towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.640 | -3.640 | height=400 | width=440 | zoom=9 }} ===Cities=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cardiff]]|url=|lat=51.483333|long=-3.183333|wikidata=Q10690}} (Welsh: ''Caerdydd'') — the capital and largest city in Wales *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Swansea]]|url=|lat=51.616667|long=-3.95|wikidata=Q23051}} (''Abertawe'') — Wales' second city, famed for beaches and coastal walks ===Towns=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Aberdare]]|url=|lat=51.713|long=-3.445|wikidata=Q319369}} (''Aberdâr'') — a former industrial town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Barry]]|url=|lat=51.405|long=-3.27|wikidata=Q809009}} (''Y Barri'') — home of award-winning TV comedy ''Gavin & Stacey'', a popular resort, Barry Island *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bridgend]]|url=|lat=51.5072|long=-3.5784|wikidata=Q6497774}} (''Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr'') — Bridgend is home to many shops & two castles *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caerphilly]]|url=|lat=51.578|long=-3.218|wikidata=Q909119}} (''Caerffili'') — home to a magnificent castle *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cowbridge]]|url=|lat=51.4605|long=-3.448|wikidata=Q2145305}} (''Y Bont-faen'') — a quiet market town *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llantrisant]]|url=|lat=51.54229|long=-3.37849|wikidata=Q2330789}} — home of the Royal Mint *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llantwit Major]]|url=|lat=51.40623|long=-3.47503|wikidata=Q2347528}} (''Llanilltud Fawr'') — includes the village of Gileston, designated as a conservation area in recognition of its unspoilt historic charm *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maesteg]]|lat=51.6086|long=-3.6605|wikidata=Q2243637}} — has a tradition of music and theatre, including a rich tradition of singing *{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Maerdy]]|lat=51.6746 |long=-3.4849|}} — it had one of the last working mines in the south Wales valleys *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Merthyr Tydfil]]|url=|lat=51.743|long=-3.378|wikidata=Q752762}} (''Merthyr Tudful'') — Cyfarthfa Castle has a woodland, a miniature railway, children's park areas for sporting, and a small lake *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Neath]]|url=|lat=51.66|long=-3.81|wikidata=Q2003342}} (''Castell-nedd'') — a convenient base for touring the stunning Swansea and Neath Valleys *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Penarth]]|url=|lat=51.43|long=-3.17|wikidata=Q427792}} — a Victorian seaside town with a pier and marina, along with a busy town centre *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pontypridd]]|url=|lat=51.602|long=-3.342|wikidata=Q1024900}} — a base for exploring the industrial heritage of the area, or the wider Glamorgan region *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Porthcawl]]|url=|lat=51.48|long=-3.69|wikidata=Q39480}} — a traditional holiday resort with beaches on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Port Talbot]]|url=|lat=51.59055|long=-3.79859|wikidata=Q1072019}} — home of Afan Forest Park, one of the top centres for mountain biking in the world ===Villages=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Clydach and Pontardawe]]|wikidata=Q5120039}} — two neighbouring villages in the Swansea Valley *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Llangynwyd]]|lat=51.586881|long=-3.637943}} — the site of Llangynwyd parish church, the ruins of Llangynwyd Castle and one of the oldest pubs in Wales *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rhoose]]|url=|lat=51.39063|long=-3.35236|wikidata=Q3400633}} (''Y Rhws'') — Rhoose Point exhibits works of art made from rock and coastal rock platform *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Southerndown]]|url=|lat=51.454167|long=-3.6125|wikidata=Q7570735}} and Ogmore-by-Sea — when the tide is out popular tourist resort has an expanse of sand and pools *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Sully]]|url=|lat=51.41|long=-3.21|wikidata=Q3403407}} (''Sili'') — has the remains of a Saxon fort with a Bronze Age barrow at the highest point == Other destinations == * {{marker | type=other | name=Flat Holm | lat=51.379 | long=-3.122 }} (''Ynys Echni'') is an island nature reserve, the most southerly part of Wales. Boat trips visit from the Cardiff area. * {{marker | type=other | name=[[Gower Peninsula]] | wikidata=Q1141148}} (''Penrhyn Gŵyr'') is the headland west of Swansea, an AONB - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. * {{marker | type=other | name=[[Afan Forest Park]] | wikidata=Q4688793}} (''Afan Argoed'') is a steep-sided valley with hiking and mountain-biking trails. * Heritage Coast - The coastline in the Western Vale is considered a "Heritage Coast", protected for its natural beauty and historical importance to the area. The Heritage Coast Centre can be found at [[Southerndown]]. ==Understand== Glamorganshire is divided up into several administrative areas, which are: * '''[[Bridgend]]''' - including Bridgend, [[Maesteg]], Pencoed, [[Porthcawl]], Pyle and Ogmore Vale * '''[[Caerphilly]]''' - including Blackwood, Caerphilly and Rhymney * '''[[Cardiff|City of Cardiff]]''' * '''[[Merthyr Tydfil]]''' * '''Neath Port Talbot''' - including [[Neath]], Pontardawe and [[Port Talbot]] * '''Rhondda Cynon Taf''' - including [[Aberdare]], [[Llantrisant]], [[Pontypridd]], Rhondda * '''[[Swansea]]''' - including Gorseinon, Pontarddulais and Swansea * '''Vale of Glamorgan''' - including [[Barry]], [[Cowbridge]], [[Llantwit Major]] and [[Penarth]] ==Get in== Glamorganshire has good rail and road links from destinations throughout Wales and England. Cardiff Airport lies in Glamorganshire with connections from international destinations. [[File:The Prince of Wales Bridge (M4) (Oscar Taylor) - Geograph.jpg|alt=A three-lane motorway goes into the distance, flanked by blueish cables which hold up the Prince of Wales Bridge|thumb|309x309px|The M4 from London enters Wales over the Prince of Wales Bridge]] === By car === The {{European road|UK|M|4}} runs east-west through Glamorganshire, past Cardiff, Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea. * From the east, the {{European road|UK|M|4}} connects the area with '''[[London]]''', '''[[Heathrow Airport]] ('''{{Rail-interchange|air}}''')''', the {{European road|UK|M|25}} motorway (from destinations such as [[Gatwick Airport]] and [[London Stansted Airport|Stansted Airport]]), '''[[Reading (England)|Reading]]''', '''[[Swindon]]''', '''[[Bath]]''', '''[[Bristol]]''', the {{European road|UK|M|5}} motorway (from destinations such as [[Birmingham]], [[Cornwall]], [[Exeter]], [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]] and [[North West England|north-west England]]) and '''[[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]]'''. * Also use {{European road|UK|A|48}} and {{European road|UK|M|4}} from destinations in West Wales including '''[[Carmarthen]]''', '''[[Haverfordwest]]''', '''[[Tenby]]''' and '''[[Fishguard]]''' '''({{Rail-interchange|ferry}})'''. Other major routes include: * {{European road|UK|A|48}} from '''Newport''', '''Carmarthen''' and '''{{European road|UK|A|40}}''' (from destinations such as Haverfordwest and Fishguard) into Cardiff, Cowbridge, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea * {{European road|UK|A|465}} from '''[[Hereford]]''' and '''[[Abergavenny]]''' past Merthyr Tydfil and Neath * {{European road|UK|A|468}} from '''Newport''' into Caerphilly * {{European road|UK|A|470}} from '''[[North Wales]]''' and '''[[Brecon]]''' past Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Cardiff * {{European road|UK|A|472}} from '''[[Pontypool]]''' and '''[[Cwmbran]]''' into Blackwood and Abercynon * {{European road|UK|A|483}} from '''[[Llandeilo]]''' and '''{{European road|UK|A|40}}''' (from destinations such as [[Llandovery]] and Brecon) [[File:4 GWR Class 80X at Paddington, from overbridge above pl 4, Nov 2021.jpg|alt=A long, green GWR train in the platform beneath London Paddington's large, arch roof.|thumb|310x310px|GWR trains connect London Paddington with destinations in Glamorganshire]] === By train === There are several long-distance trains between Glamorganshire and destinations across Wales and England. ==== To Cardiff Central ==== * '''[https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ CrossCountry]''' from destinations in [[West Midlands (region)|The Midlands]] and [[Gloucestershire]] including [[Nottingham]], [[Derby]], [[Burton upon Trent]], [[Birmingham|Birmingham New Street]], [[Cheltenham|Cheltenham Spa]], [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]], [[Chepstow]] and Newport * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from [[London/Paddington-Maida Vale|London Paddington]], [[Reading (England)|Reading]], [[Didcot|Didcot Parkway]], [[Swindon]], [[Bristol|Bristol Parkway]], Newport, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from destinations in [[South England|southern England]] including [[Portsmouth|Portsmouth Harbour]], Portsmouth and Southsea, [[Southampton|Southampton Central]], [[Salisbury (England)|Salisbury]], [[Bath|Bath Spa]] and Bristol Temple Meads * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' (limited service) from destinations in West Wales including Carmarthen and [[Llanelli]] * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from [[Holyhead]], [[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]], [[Conwy]], [[Flint (Wales)|Flint]], [[Chester]], [[Wrexham|Wrexham General]], [[Shrewsbury (England)|Shrewsbury]], [[Ludlow (England)|Ludlow]], [[Leominster (England)|Leominster]], [[Hereford]], [[Abergavenny]], [[Cwmbran]] and Newport * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from [[Manchester/Piccadilly-East Centre|Manchester Piccadilly]] and [[Crewe (England)|Crewe]] * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from [[Milford Haven]], Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend [[File:Transport for Wales 769 006 (52020221552).jpg|alt=A white and red Transport for Wales train pulls into Cardiff Central|thumb|310x310px|A Transport for Wales train pulls into Cardiff Central]] ==== To Swansea ==== * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from London Paddington, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Swindon, Bristol Parkway, Newport, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' (limited service) from destinations in West Wales including Carmarthen and Llanelli * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Manchester Piccadilly, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Newport, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Carmarthen and Llanelli * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Shrewsbury, Llandovery, Llandeilo and [[Ammanford]] ==== To Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway and Neath ==== * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' from London Paddington, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Swindon, Bristol Parkway, Newport, Cardiff Central and Swansea * '''[https://www.gwr.com/ Great Western Railway]''' (limited service) from destinations in West Wales including Carmarthen and Llanelli * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Manchester Piccadilly, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Newport, Cardiff Central and Swansea * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' from Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Swansea and Cardiff Central [[File:National Express Coach at Birmingham Coach Station.png|alt=A white National Express coach parked in front of a smart, grey building: Birmingham Coach Station|thumb|309x309px|A National Express coach at Birmingham Coach Station, with direct connections to Cardiff]] === By bus and coach === * '''[https://uk.megabus.com/city-guides/cardiff Megabus]''' - into Cardiff from destinations including London, Heathrow Airport, Bristol, Newport, Birmingham, [[Leeds]], Manchester, [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], [[Glasgow]], [[Exeter]], [[Plymouth (England)|Plymouth]] and Swansea * '''[https://uk.megabus.com/city-guides/swansea Megabus]''' - into Swansea from destinations including London, Heathrow Airport, Bristol, Newport and Cardiff * '''National Express 201''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Bristol and Newport * '''National Express 202''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from Heathrow Airport, Bristol and Newport * '''National Express 216''' - into Cardiff from Bristol, Bristol Airport and Newport * '''National Express 507/508/509''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from London, Reading, Chepstow, Newport and destinations in West Wales * '''National Express 110/111/112''' - into Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea from Bridgend, Newport and destinations in West Wales * '''[https://images-transportforwales.passenger-website.com/2023-07/TfW_Bus_Network_Map-web%20V2%20July%202023.pdf TrawsCymru T1C]''' (limited service) - into Cardiff, Bridgend and Port Talbot from Aberystwyth and Carmarthen * '''[https://traws.cymru/en/services/SSWL/T4 TrawsCymru T4]{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' - into Cardiff, Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil from [[Newtown (Wales)|Newtown]], [[Llandrindod Wells|Llandrindod]], [[Builth Wells]] and Brecon * '''[https://traws.cymru/en/services/NADT/T6 TrawsCymru T6]''' - into Swansea and Neath from Brecon and Sennybridge [[File:Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station platform for westbound trains.jpg|alt=An empty platform and tracks into the distance: Rhoose Cardiff International Airport|thumb|310x310px|Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station between Barry and Llantwit Major]] === By plane === '''Cardiff Airport''' ({{IATA|CWL}}) lies between Barry and Llantwit Major, to the west of Cardiff. There are direct flights into Cardiff from destinations from [[Europe]] and [[North Africa]]. Check the website: https://cardiff-airport.com/destinations/ Public transport connections from Cardiff Airport include: * '''[https://tfw.wales/ Transport for Wales]''' operates trains from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station to Glamorganshire destinations including Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street, Bridgend, Llantwit Major, Aberdare, Pontypridd, Radyr and Barry. Bus route '''[https://www.adventuretravel.cymru/bus-services/vale-of-glamorgan/905/ 905 Rail Linc]{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' connects the airport with the station. * '''New Adventure Travel 304''' buses direct to Llantwit Major, Cardiff Bay and Barry. Airports further afield include: * '''Bristol Airport''' with international flights from destinations in Europe and North Africa. Direct coach connections to Cardiff using '''National Express 216'''. Alternatively use '''Bristol Airport Flyer''' to Bristol Temple Meads and connect with direct trains to Cardiff Central. * '''[[London Heathrow Airport]]''' with international flights to destinations worldwide, including in [[North America]] and [[Asia]]. Direct coach connections to Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea using '''National Express 201/202'''. Alternatively use rail connections to London Paddington with direct trains to Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea. * '''[[London Gatwick Airport]]''' with international flights to destinations worldwide. Direct coach connections to Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot and Swansea using '''National Express 201'''. Alternatively use rail connections to Reading with direct trains to Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea. === By boat === '''[https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/routes-and-times/rosslare-pembroke/ Irish Ferries]''' operates a [[Rosslare]] ([[Ireland]]) to Pembroke ferry route. There are direct trains from Pembroke Dock to Swansea. '''[https://www.stenaline.co.uk/routes/fishguard-rosslare StenaLine]''' operates a Rosslare to Fishguard ferry route. There are direct trains from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen, where there are onward connections to Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and Cardiff Central. ==Get around== The best means of transport for exploring the region is by private car. ===By bus=== Buses depart from Swansea Bus Station to most of the suburbs and rural areas of Swansea, and to other towns in the region. Towns with central bus stations to their suburbs include Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli and Carmarthen. Most services are operated by [http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/wales/swwales/home/ First Cymru]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. ===By train=== Arriva trains operate suburban and rural train services from Swansea station to Llansamlet, Skewen, Baglan, Briton Ferry, Gowerton, Bynea, Llangennech, Pontarddulais, Pantyfynnon and Ammanford. ===By car hire=== * {{listing | name=Avis | alt= | url=http://www.avis.co.uk/ | email= | address=Orchard St, Swansea, SA1 5AS | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 844 581-0014 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Europcar | alt= | url=http://www.europcar.co.uk/ | email= | address=187-189 Oxford St, Swansea, SA1 3JA | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1792 650526 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== * St Fagans National History Museum near [[Cardiff#Q1954765|Cardiff]] *[[Caerphilly]] castle *Heritage Coast near [[Southerndown]] ==Do== * Mountain biking in [[Afan Forest Park]]. * Hiking part of the [[Wales Coast Path]]. * Cricket: Glamorgan CCC play at Sophia Park in Cardiff. ===Walking=== There are some good walks in the Vale, many from the [http://www.valeways.org.uk/ Valeways Scheme]. As a county on the coast, the [[Wales Coast Path]] runs the full length of the Glamorgan Coast, from Cardiff to Bridgend. The route then continues around Wales as a long-distance path. There is another long-distance trail in the Vale of Glamorgan, the 69 mile long Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail. This path goes to many destinations in the Vale, including [[Southerndown]], [[Cowbridge]], [[Rhoose]], [[Barry]], [[Cardiff]], [[Llanharry]] and [[Colwinston]]. The trail runs in a circle, and is made up of mainly Bridleways. Most of its destinations are covered in this Wikivoyage article! It takes you from the sea, to near-sky heights, with some fabulous views across the Vale ===Surfing=== Although not the most popular surfing resort in Wales, the Vale of Glamorgan hosts some great waves. ====Southerndown==== Situated on the [[Bristol Channel]], [[Southerndown]] becomes very popular in the height of summer when the sun is out. Even when it's raining, it's still pretty busy. A sandy, RNLI Lifeguarded beach with loads of space, makes Southerndown a great place to spend time on the beach and surf on the waves on the flooding tides. Southerndown is situated on the [[Glamorgan Heritage Coast]]. Other facilities on or near the beach also include public toilets and a shop. ====Ogmore-By-Sea==== Further West than Southerndown, is [[Ogmore-By-Sea]], also known simply as Ogmore. Although not as popular as Southerndown, and with fewer facilities, Ogmore does sometimes have surfers, especially East of the Beach. The mouth of the river Ogmore is on this beach, although entering the water is not advised at this point ====Llantwit Major==== The town of [[Llantwit Major]] has an RNLI Lifeguarded beach. Sometimes popular with surfers ==Go next== * [[Bristol]] - Just over an hour away is Bristol, the bustling port on the River Avon * [[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]] * [[Swansea]] - Another city renowned for its spectacular Waterfront *[[Monmouthshire]] *[[Carmarthenshire]] *[[Powys]] {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|51.67|-3.67|zoom=10}} rpkjp8gddm2vuu2knyil785dkv5em9b 0 13107 5289359 5244998 2026-06-08T08:34:08Z Waysi32 2418585 Added usable itinerary 5289359 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|GR 10 banner.jpg|caption=View from GR 10, near Souriche, looking towards the Tourmalet, valley of Barèges, France}} The '''GR 10''' is one of the paths and trails of the extensive [[Grande Randonnée]] (or GR) network. It crosses [[France]], from the Mediterranean coast to the Atlantic coast, and runs almost entirely through the [[Pyrenees]]. While the trail is in France, much of it is near, or even on, the border with [[Spain]]. The trail can be walked in either direction, though some suggest that the west-east route is easier in the beginning, as it is both cooler and less steep that the corresponding start heading west; this may be an advantage to those not fully in shape. == Understand == {{See also|Grande Randonnée}} [[File:Lac d'Oo (22).jpg|thumb|Lac d'Oo]] Moving from west to east, the trail begins in [[Hendaye]] on the Atlantic Ocean, and finishes on the Mediterranean, in the small town of [[Banyuls sur Mer]]. Hikers will usually be able to make it to a [[France#Guesthouses and holiday rentals|gîte]] or small town every other night, and quite frequently every night. Expected time to complete the trail is around 6-7 weeks, though the majority of people only hike sections of it. ==Prepare== The GR 10 is a demanding mountain trek requiring a good level of physical fitness and preparation for steep, rocky terrain. Unlike flatter trails, this route is entirely unsuitable for baby carriages or wheelchairs due to narrow paths, sharp rocks, and significant elevation changes. Most hikers carry their own gear in a 40–60 liter backpack, though luggage transport services are available between certain villages for those staying in hotels or gîtes. [[File:GR footpath label painted along the GR 16 in Vresse-sur-Semois (DSCF5096).jpg|thumb|GR 10 way mark]] The trail is fairly well marked with painted marks on rocks, trees, telephone poles, and even houses, walls, and street signs. If you haven’t seen a waymark for 100 metres, you’ve likely strayed off the trail. Retrace your steps to the last marker and check your route. It is not realistic to navigate using the markers alone. A trail guide, at minimum, or a topologic map is required. ===Eat=== One of the trail's highlights is the ability to eat at gîtes d’étape and mountain refuges, which typically serve hearty, multi-course dinners and breakfasts. If you plan to eat at these establishments, you can carry minimal food. However, many refuges require advance booking for meals. In lower-altitude villages, you will find supermarkets and bakeries to restock on trail snacks or picnic supplies. If you prefer autonomy or plan to skip the gîtes, you must carry a camping stove and lightweight dehydrated meals, especially for the more remote sections in the High Pyrenees. ===Drink=== Hydration is critical, and you should carry containers for at least two to three liters of water. While the trail passes through many villages with potable taps, you will frequently need to source water from mountain streams. Always use a purification method—such as a filter, UV light, or iodine tablets—to treat wild water, as livestock grazing at higher altitudes can contaminate even the clearest-looking brooks. In the peak of summer, some water sources may dry up, so fill your bottles at every reliable opportunity. ===Sleep=== Accommodation ranges from hotels and staffed gîtes with dormitories to remote, unstaffed shepherd shelters (cabanes). If staying in gîtes, you do not need to carry a heavy sleeping bag; a silk or cotton sleep sheet (liner) is often sufficient as blankets are usually provided, though a lightweight sleeping bag is safer for colder high-altitude stops. Wild camping (bivouacking) is generally permitted along the GR 10, provided you pitch your tent at sunset and take it down at sunrise. In National Park zones, specific rules apply: you must be more than an hour's walk from a road or park entrance. Many hikers choose to "bivouac" near staffed refuges for a small fee (typically €3–€12) to access water and toilets. ===Climate=== The trekking season typically runs from June to September. Before mid-June, high passes are often blocked by dangerous snow bridges that may require an ice axe or crampons. July and August offer the best weather but are characterized by intense heat and violent afternoon thunderstorms; it is best to start your day at dawn to reach shelter by mid-afternoon. By late September, temperatures drop sharply at night, and many refuges begin to close or become unstaffed. The route is not recommended for standard hiking during winter due to extreme alpine conditions and avalanche risks. Sunburn is a particular problem, and clothing such as long sleeved shirts and long pants should be worn as they protect from the sun, scratching branches and insects. Sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat are highly desirable. ==Get in== Accessing the start and end points is straightforward via public transport. The GR 10 begins at Hendaye Plage, the main beach in [[Hendaye]]. Hendaye is well-connected by the French railway network. {{marker|type=go|name=Hendaye station|wikidata=Q2310209}} is the main international train station, with services from major French cities including Paris by TGV. From here, you can take a local bus to the start of the trail. Buses run from the main train station to the beach area where the trail begins. {{marker|type=go|name=Gare des Deux-Jumeaux|wikidata=Q2802667}} is a smaller station closer to the beach and the official starting point of the GR 10. It is served by local TER trains. From here, it is a short walk to the trailhead. The GR 10 concludes in the Mediterranean town of [[Banyuls-sur-Mer]]. {{marker|type=go|name=Banyuls-sur-Mer railway station|wikidata=Q2243839}} is located in the center of the town and is served by TER regional trains, which connect to major hubs like [[Perpignan]]. From the station, it is a short walk to the town center and the seafront where the trail officially ends. == Walk == {{Mapframe|lat=42.68287|long=0.56837|width=full|height=360|zoom=7}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3}} === Western Pyrenees: Basque Country === {{RouteSection|name=Hendaye-Plage - Olhette|length=21.9 km|duration=7¾ hr|ascent=1010 m}}[[File:Hendaye Ancien casino.jpg|thumb|A view of Résidence Croisière from Hendaye beach.]] The hike starts {{marker|type=see|name=Résidence Croisière|wikidata=Q20947149}}, at Hendaye beach. A {{marker|type=buy|name=Decathlon|lat=43.36843635018845|long=-1.7798332063655435}} store geared towards watersports is available for last minute purchases, such as gas cannisters. The trail passes through Hendaye, leaving town, and passes by {{Marker|type=city|name=Biriatou|wikidata=Q196871}}, which conveniently has public toilets available. After about 3 hr you reach the summit of {{marker|type=see|name=Xoldokogaina|wikidata=Q20492776}}. The high point is at Mandale on the Spanish border, with an altitude of 530 m. From here, the path descends past {{Marker|type=see|name=Redoute de la Baïonette|lat=43.3092|long=-1.70330}}, a fortification near Mandale, located by modern border marker 9, to the Col d'Ibardin, a journey of 4¼ hr. The col is a popular spot for French shoppers due to cheap alcohol and tobacco. The trail continues via Col des Poiriers and Col des Joncs before reaching {{Marker|type=city|name=Olhette|lat=43.3360|long=-1.6661}}. {{RouteSection|name=Olhette - Ainhoa|length=21.1 km|duration=6½ hr|ascent=730 m}} The steepest climb comes right at the beginning. For most of the route, you'll be on forest trails and, after Sare, quiet paved country roads. The trail initially ascends on a good path to the Col des Trois Fontaines, a journey of 1½ hr. A shelter is located 300 m from the col. The path then descends to the Col de St-Ignace, where the valley station of the cog railway to La Rhune is found. It continues to {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Sare]]|wikidata=Q274155}}, bringing the total walking time to 2¾ hr. Sare is a local transport hub, an outdoor swimming pool is available, and it is listed as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. The stage ends in {{Marker|type=city|name=Ainhoa|wikidata=Q212962}}, which is also one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. From Col des Trois Fontaines you can ascend La Rhune, which has an altitude of 905 m. The ascent ican be made either by cog railway or on foot. The walk is a 1 hr journey. The prehistoric {{Marker|type=see|name=Grottes de Sare|wikidata=Q3117280}} can be visited with prior reservation made through the local municipality or online. These caves are closed annually for one month following Epiphany. This stage is part of the [[European long-distance path E9|European long-distance trail E9]]. {{RouteSection|name=Ainhoa - Bidarray|length=21.7 km|duration=8½ hr|ascent=880 m}} This is a difficult stage, with little shade at the start and a particularly steep, rocky descent near the end. After about 40 minutes, you will reach the old cemetery at an altitude of 389 m. It is located beside the {{Marker|type=see|name=Chapelle Notre Dame de l'Aubépine|wikidata=Q12253854}}. You can also find traditional Basque hilarri gravestones here. The path then continues over the Col des Trois-Croix, reaching an altitude of 510 m after about 1½ hr from the start. Ferme Esteben is a good place to rest. You will reach this gîte d'étape with a bar-restaurant after about 3 hr, at an altitude of 580 m. The trail continues near the border, past Boundary Stone 77, partly on a paved road. At Col des Veaux, at an altitude of 550 m, you can take a 300-m detour into Spain to visit a venta, which is a small inn or shop. From here, the trail climbs to the Col de Méhatche, which is at an altitude of 716 m and takes about 3¾ hr to reach. The descent past Boundary Stones 82 and 83 is secured with cables. From Col de Méhatche, you can ascend Artzamendi, which has a summit at 926 m and is easily identified by the radar dome on top. The nearby {{Marker|type=see|name=Grotte le Saint-que-Sue|alt=Harpeko Saindua|lat=43.26526|long=-1.38904}} can also be visited. Just before reaching {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bidarray]]|wikidata=Q746221}}, a bypass trail offers a shortcut to the next stage. This route is also ideal for peak baggers, as it gives access to several summits. These include Errebi, located between the chapel and Col des Trois-Croix, and Atxulegi, which requires a detour on the way to Col des Trois-Croix. When the weather is good, you can also access Mont Bizkayluze at 701 m and Gorospil at 691 m. {{RouteSection|name=Bidarray - Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry|length=18.5 km|duration=7½ hr|ascent=1250 m}} This southward stage is demanding, especially due to the complete lack of water sources along the ascent. After passing the Iparla Ridge at an altitude of 950 m, the trail reaches over 1000 m for the first time on the way to the summit. It then continues along the ridge to the Pic de Tutulia before descending to the Col d'Harrieta. This point is reached after 3¾ hr and sits at an altitude of 808 m. The main trail continues across the Buztanzelhay summit, which is reached in 4¾ hr at an altitude of 1029 m. The trail then leads down to the col of the same name at 843 m. Here, the GR-10 turns left and descends steeply. The path crosses the D949 road several times; this road leads from the village to the ventas on the Spanish border at the Col d'Ispéguy. You can also reach this col via the ridge, a distance of 30 minutes from Col Buztanzelhay. If you want to skip entering {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry]]|wikidata=Q279252}}, a village situated at 162 m, you can join the next stage earlier at the Nive des Aldudes. This location can be reached in 6½ hr and is at an altitude of 162 m. In the village park, there is a picnic area, and a supermarket stocks gas cartridges. Locals play Rebot, a type of pelota, on two courts. The Château d'Etxauz is not open to the public. The village hosts a traditional folklore festival known as Nafarroaren Eguna on the last Sunday in April. The Nive des Aldudes valley occasionally experiences flooding and mudslides. {{RouteSection|name=Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry - Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port|length=19.2 km|duration=7 hr|ascent=990 m}} This stage runs mostly on gravel paths and farm tracks. About an hour into the walk, there is an optional detour at Col d'Aharza for a 35-minute climb to Oylarandoy, where a hermitage built in 1706 stands. The GR-10 heads south to the Col d'Aharza, which is at an altitude of 734 m and reached in 2 hr. A water source is available at the col. The trail then turns east and circles around {{Marker|type=see|name=Munhoa|wikidata=Q3327853}}. This summit is at 1023 m and is reached after a total of 3½ hr. The climb is fully exposed to the sun. The descent begins on the right-hand side. {{Marker|name=[[Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port]]|wikidata=Q270294|type=city}} lies at an altitude of 170 m and is where three of the four French pilgrimage routes converge before entering Spain. From here, it is possible to continue directly onto the [[French Way|Camino de Santiago]] towards Roncesvalles, so don't be surprised if you run into a lot more hikers! The Camino is a very popular long distance footpath. {{RouteSection|name=Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port - Gîte d'étape Kaskoleta|length=16.2 km|duration=5½ hr|ascent=870 m}}[[File:Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.jpg|thumb|View of Vieux Pont in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.]] There are no supply points or public transport on this stage, but the walking is relatively easy. In the village of {{Marker|type=city|name=Çaro|wikidata=Q842635}}, at an altitude of 242 m, there is a public fountain next to the town hall. If you choose to end the day early after 3¾ hr in {{Marker|type=city|name=Estérençuby|wikidata=Q842724}}, be aware that this adds an extra 400 m of ascent to the next day's stage. The village lies at an altitude of 231 m and offers two accommodation options. {{RouteSection|name=Gîte d'étape Kaskoleta - Gîte d'étape Chalets d'Iraty|length=20.7 km|duration=8 hr|ascent=1410 m}} This stage is simple but offers little shade. The trail first climbs toward the Col on Ithurramburu, which is at an altitude of 820 m. It then continues ascending to just below {{Marker|type=see|name=Occabe|alt=Okabe|wikidata=Q17417892}} at 1456 m. On the Occabe plateau, 26 Neolithic stone circles have been found. Known as ''harrespil'' in Basque, they are believed to have been used for cremation rites. A good rest stop, reached after 4¾ hr, is the upscale {{Marker|type=city|name=Iraty Sorho|url=|lat=43.037117198|long=-1.07515398244}}. Across the stream at Le Kayolar, similar accommodation is available. From here, the trail turns sharply right after 100 m and continues uphill for another 2 hr to the stage destination, a final ascent of 300 m. {{RouteSection|name=Gîte d'étape Chalets d'Iraty - Logibar|length=16.4 km|duration=6 hr|ascent=440 m}} In bad weather, the route along the west side of the Pic des Escaliers, which has an altitude of 1423 m, is not recommended. There are two alternative routes, but both are poorly marked. At the Ugatzé Ridge, the trail skirts the peak rather than summiting it. To avoid the steep descent from Pic des Escaliers, stay on the road for about 600 m after the start, then turn off after 45 minutes to reach Col Ugatzé. A short side trip allows you to summit Arthanolatzégagnia. For several hr, trail markings are sparse. After some time following mule tracks, you'll reach a road crossing at Beloscare, which is at an altitude of 1173 m and is reached after 3 hr. {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Auberge Logibar|wikidata=Q12262540}} marks the end of the stage, but you can also continue 45 minutes further to {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Larrau]]|wikidata=Q608335}}, which offers three accommodation options and a campground. In bad weather, an easier alternative is to follow the paved road from Iraty directly to Larrau for a gentler descent. {{RouteSection|name=Logibar - Sainte-Engrâce|length=26.3 km|duration=9¾ hr|ascent=1420 m}} This stage leads through spectacular gorges. Follow signs to the Gorges d'Holzarté and ascend the trail to the 70 m long suspension bridge, a walk of 50 minutes. The bridge spans the dramatic Ruisseau de Olhadubi gorge 150 m above the ground. On the far side, the trail continues uphill. After 2 hr, you reach the Olhadubi stream, which is a possible spot for a refreshing dip. Nearby is the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cayolar d'Olhadubi|wikidata=Q135244323}}, reached via a side path from the bridge. It serves as an emergency shelter with space for 4-5 people. Continuing uphill, you'll reach the Abarrakia farm after just over 3 hr. The path then winds between farms, eventually reaching the point where the GR-10 turns sharply to the right, a journey of 4½ hr from the start. After about 5 hr, you'll reach the Col d'Anhaou at an altitude of 1383 m. From here, energetic hikers can summit nearby peaks such as Izeyto at 1464 m or Sarimendi at 1484 m. The stage ends at {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Sainte-Engrâce]]|wikidata=Q135238699}}. Sainte-Engrâce is home to a Romanesque church from the 11th century. From the village, a 9-km side trip takes you to the vast La Verna cave, which has guided tours. A detour over a very steep and slippery trail south from the restaurant leads into the wild and romantic Gorges de Kakuetta. === Béarn and High Pyrenees === {{RouteSection|name=Sainte-Engrâce - La Pierre Saint-Martin|length=11.6 km|duration=4¾ hr|ascent=1200 m}} The trail climbs steadily from Sainte-Engrâce into the limestone highlands of the Pierre-Saint-Martin massif, marking the transition into more alpine terrain. You ascend to the Col de la Pierre-St-Martin at an altitude of 1760 m, which marks the border with Spain. Since 1373, the Tributo de las Tres Vacas, a cross-border tribute of three cows, has been held here every July 13 to settle grazing rights between the two valleys. A small shop at the parking area sells goat cheese. A ski area lies just over the border on the Spanish side. There is also a small shelter near Boundary Marker 62. An optional 15-minute detour leads to the summit of Soum de Lèche, which has an altitude of 1839 m. The Grotte de la Verna, a massive cave chamber accessible by pre-booked guided tour, lies 15 minutes off the main trail. From the pass, descend to the first switchback, then turn right off the main track. The trail passes under two chairlifts and continues along the northern flank of the Pic d'Arlas. When you spot three large concrete water tanks, descend to {{Marker|name=La Pierre Saint-Martin|wikidata=Q3211628|type=city}}. {{RouteSection|name=La Pierre Saint-Martin - Lescun|length=15 km|duration=6¼ hr|ascent=400 m}} This is a challenging stage, but the scenery is magnificent. Several rocky mountain paths are equipped with cables for safety. The highest point is the Pas de l'Osque at an altitude of 1922 m, which requires a head for heights. The trail continues to the Pas d'Azuns at 1873 m, reached in about 2¾ hr. A good first rest stop with water is the spring near the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane du Cap de la Baitch|wikidata=Q135236037}}, located at 1689 m and reached after about 3 hr. In wet weather, descending to {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Lescun]]|wikidata=Q179737}} at an altitude of 895 m via the road is recommended, as the GR-10 becomes muddy and difficult to navigate. {{RouteSection|name=Lescun - Etsaut|length=16 km|duration=6½ hr|ascent=850 m}} The trail begins easily through pastoral countryside, then enters forested terrain, passing the {{marker|type=sleep|long=-0.61911879259|url=|name=Cottage and camping Accous Lhers-Lescun|lat=42.911348576}} after about 2 hr. It continues climbing to the Col de Barrancq at 1601 m, a journey of roughly 3¾ hr. From the col, nearby Pic de Labigouer at 2175 m can be summited. Lower down in the Parc d'Orce, within the commune of {{Marker|type=city|name=Borçe|wikidata=Q840474}}, reached in about 5¾ hr, lives the majority of the region's approximately 50 brown bears. The stage ends in {{Marker|type=city|name=Etsaut|wikidata=Q765829}}, at an altitude of 597 m. This village is located on the N-134 and is served by the Canfranc-Oloron-Sainte-Marie bus line. Its former train station now houses the Pyrenees National Park visitor center. Just outside Etsaut, the {{Marker|type=see|name=Fort du Portalet|wikidata=Q3078387}} clings dramatically to the cliffs in two tiers, spanning a height difference of 150 m. {{RouteSection|name=Etsaut - Gabas|length=24 km|duration=9½ hr|ascent=1640 m}} The trail begins with the dramatic Cheminutes de la Mâture, a path carved directly into the rock face which is not passable in icy or snowy conditions. After about 2 hr, the route reaches Grange Perry at an altitude of 1210 m. Shortly after, hikers should keep to the left path. The trail continues to the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane de la Baigt de Saint-Cours|wikidata=Q135244393}} at 1560 m, a shelter reserved for shepherds from June to September, arriving after about 3½ hr at the border. Approximately 4 hr into the hike, you will cross a stream on a bridge, which serves as the last reliable water source before the high pass. The highest point of the stage is the Col d'Ayous, reached at an elevation of 2185 m after 5½ hr or more. On its eastern slope lie the scenic Ayous Lakes and the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge d'Ayous|wikidata=Q120225055}}, an ideal place to break this long stage. The Col d'Ayous also marks a significant transition point between valleys, leading from the Cheminutes de la Mâture and Baigt de Sencours in the Aspe Valley down to Bious-Artigues at 1540 m in the Ossau Valley. This area, located 2 hr from the pass with a descent of 764 m, offers pony rides and canoe rentals on the eastern shore of the lake. From the pass, several options are available. One can summit Pic d'Ayous. Alternatively, a 2 hr detour leads to Lac Bersau, with a longer 3 hr alternative possible via the Vallon d'Aas. From the lake, the descent follows the D231 road, which features switchbacks that can be shortcut. Please note that the Refuge de Gabas is permanently closed. The stage concludes in {{Marker|name=Gabas|wikidata=Q5515276|type=city}}. The village offers two accommodations and a bar, but it does not have a grocery store. Gabas is situated on the 806/806bis bus route, which runs from Col de Portalet to Laruns, a distance of 15 km. {{RouteSection|name=Gabas - Gourette|length=23 km|duration=10 hr|ascent=1600 m}} This is a long and difficult stage where water is scarce and a head for heights is required for the Corniche des Alhas section. Snow may linger on the trail well into summer, which can make following the waymarks challenging. The trail begins by following the D934 road to the Artouste dam before climbing through forest paths. Some parts of this route, known as the Corniche des Alhas, traverse ledges carved into the cliff-side, which are equipped with fixed cables for safety. The path reaches a bridge near the Gave de Soussouéou waterfalls at an elevation of 1145 m. From here, a steep trail leads up to Houn de Mouscabarous at 1361 m and continues its ascent to Petite Arcizette at 2293 m. Snow can persist at these elevations until July. The route then brings you to the Hourquette d'Arre at 2465 m. It is important to note that the path shown on some maps leading to the Géougue d'Arre at 2619 m is a mountaineering route and not a standard hiking trail. The GR10 does not go directly to Lac d'Uzious. Instead, it heads in a roughly north-northeasterly direction across a plateau before turning east to begin its descent. You will eventually reach Lac d'Anglas, situated at 2068 m. From the lake, the trail continues along its outflow before branching off to the right. The stage concludes in the ski resort of {{Marker|type=city|name=Gourette|wikidata=Q1540224}}, located at an altitude of 1350 m. The resort has two supermarkets, and gas cartridges are available for purchase at Intersport. Travelers should be aware that Gourette is mostly closed outside of the main tourist season. During the season, it is served by Bus 806, which runs from Parking Gourette Nord to Eaux-Bonnes, Laruns, and Pau. {{RouteSection|name=Gourette - Arrens-Marsous|length=15 km|duration=5¼ hr|ascent=900 m}} This is a relatively easy stage that crosses two mountain passes. The first is the Col de Tortes at an elevation of 1799 m, reached after about 1¾ hr. Later, after crossing the D918, a road popular with cyclists but too busy to follow safely, the trail reaches the Col de Saucède at 1525 m after approximately 3 hr and twenty minutes. From Col de Saucède, hikers can also make a short detour to the summit of Pointe de Surgatte at 1805 m. Near the Pont de Lapadé, you have the option to either cross the Gave d'Arrens or continue down into the village of {{Marker|type=city|name=Arrens-Marsous|wikidata=Q1110649}}. Arrens-Marsous also hosts Eldorado, a hiking festival held for four days in late May every two years. Points of interest in the area include the Romanesque Saint-Pierre Church, with parts dating back to the year 1200, and the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pouey-Laün, a pilgrimage chapel located 600 meters south along the D105. The entire area is part of both the Natura 2000 conservation network, specifically the Gabizos and the Arrens Valley sites, and lies within the core zone of the Pyrenees National Park. {{RouteSection|name=Arrens-Marsous - Refuge d'Ilhéou|length=20 km|duration=7½ hr|ascent=1600 m}} From Arrens-Marsous, located 2 hr from the previous endpoint, hikers can choose between two routes: the official GR10 or the more scenic GR de Pays Tour du Val d'Azun. The latter option is slightly shorter but involves more climbing. Both trails rejoin shortly before reaching the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Gîte d'étape les Viellettes|lat=42.9220|long=-0.1819}}, after about 2¼ of hiking. Approximately 700 meters further on is the simple tent site, La Pose, which is open from May to September. The official GR10 route passes through {{Marker|type=city|name=Estaing|wikidata=Q589628}}. The commune includes the three Natura 2000 protected areas of Gaves de Pau et de Cauterets, Moun Né de Cauterets; Pic de Cabaliros; and Péguère, Barbat, Cambalès. From Estaing, the trail officially enters the core zone of the Pyrenees National Park. The path then ascends toward Lac d'Estaing. From the lake, the trail climbs steeply through a forest to the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Arriousec|wikidata=Q135244408}} at 1400 m, a journey of about 4 hr. Another hour of uphill hiking takes you past the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Barbat|wikidata=Q135244445}}, which are located to the left of the path. A final climb brings you to the Col d'Ilhéou at an elevation of 2242 m, reached after 6 hr or more. Just five minutes below the pass, an alternative route becomes available. By turning left, you can reach the Crête du Lys, where the Courbet cable car operates during July and August. This provides access to the Cauterets-Le Lys ski resort, which features a summer luge track, or offers a direct descent into the town of Cauterets. To continue on foot, descend from the col to the stream near the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabanes de Arras|wikidata=Q135244419}}, a walk of six and a half to seven hr. At this point, turn right and cross two more streams. The path then descends to Lac d'Ilhéou. On the lake's northern shore is the staffed {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge d'Ilhéou|wikidata=Q109042809}}. A designated bivouac area, or *aire de bivouac*, is located about ten minutes further south along the lake. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge d'Ilhéou - Cauterets|length=8 km|duration=2½ hr|ascent=750 m}} This is a leisurely downhill walk that brings you gently back to civilization in {{Marker|type=city|name=Cauterets|url=|wikidata=Q366962}}. Cauterets flourished during the late 19th and early 20th centuries thanks to its thermal springs. The municipality operates two spas: Thermes de César in the village center and Thermes des Griffons in nearby La Raillère. {{RouteSection|name=Cauterets - Refuge des Oulètes de Gaube|length=15 km|duration=6¼ hr|ascent=1400 m}} This demanding stage begins in Cauterets by taking the path located behind the Thermes de César and heading south. After approximately 1¼ hr, you will reach the hamlet of La Raillère, situated at an altitude of 1044 m. This small settlement offers restaurants and a sulfur spa. From La Raillère, cross the bridge and continue your ascent into the Val de Jéret, a scenic valley section where you will pass several waterfalls. After about 3 hr from the start, the trail leads to the Hôtellerie du Pont d'Espagne. From this point, descend briefly along the road before turning right to begin the climb into the valley that leads towards Lac de Gaube. The lake, at an elevation of 1725 m, is reached after a total of 4 hr. As you continue from the lake toward {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge des Oulètes de Gaube|wikidata=Q109042828}}, the path crosses the stream three times via bridges. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge des Oulètes de Gaube - Chalet-refuge la Grange de Holle|length=21 km|duration=7½ hr|ascent=800 m}} About 50 meters from the refuge, the trail embarks on a steady 1 hr climb over rocky terrain. After about 65 minutes, you will reach a fork where you should stay to the right and continue ascending. The trail reaches the Hourquette d'Ossoue, which at 2734 m marks the highest point on the entire GR10. Even in mid-summer, snow often lingers in this area. A 20-minute descent from the pass leads to the {{Marker|type=sleep|name= Refuge Baysselance |wikidata= Q3423105}}. From here, attempting an ascent of Vignemale via the Glacier d'Ossoue is an undertaking suitable only for experienced mountaineers. From the pass, the route heads south-east, passing the Grottes de Bellevue at 2420 m after about 3 hr. These are artificial caves carved in 1880 by the explorer Henry Russell. The trail then descends steeply to a stream and follows it into a boulder field fed by glacial melt from the Glacier d'Ossoue. The descent into the valley is challenging, involving frequent climbs around cliffs and waterfalls. After 5 hr or more, you enter the Vallée de la Canau and pass the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Sausse Dessus|wikidata=Q135244425}}. The next hour continues with more ups and downs until you reach the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane des Tousaus|wikidata=Q135244495}} after a total of 6¾ hr. From there, cross a final ridge to reach the D923 road and then descend to the stage endpoint at the Chalet-refuge la Grange de Holle. If you require more extensive accommodation or supplies, continue to the main village of {{Marker|name=Gavarnie|wikidata=Q917894|type=city}}. From Gavarnie, you can take a popular day trip into the famed Cirque de Gavarnie, which is also accessible by bus from Luz-Saint-Sauveur. For experienced climbers, it is also possible to ascend Le Taillon, which stands at 3146 m, from this area. {{RouteSection|name=Chalet-refuge la Grange de Holle - Luz-Saint-Sauveur|length=26 km|duration=9½ hr|ascent=900 m}} Starting the stage from Gavarnie village via the D128 road, instead of from the previous refuge, shortens the route by about 3 km, saving approximately 1 hr of hiking time. The trail first leads to the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Gîte d'étape le Saugué|url=|lat=42.7686|long=-0.0059}}, which is located on the Plateau Soula de Saugue and is reached after about 1¾ hr. This gîte provides a good option for breaking up the stage. The route then winds northward, passing the Soum Haut after about 3¾ hr, before descending gradually along the western slope of the Gavarnie Valley. After a total of five and three-quarter to 6 hr, you will reach the D921 road. From there, cross the Gave de Gavarnie via the Pont d'Esdouroucats and ascend again to a path that runs above the highway. The trail enters {{Marker|type=city|name=Luz-Saint-Sauveur|wikidata=Q35721506}} from the south via the Pont Napoléon, a dramatic bridge crossing the gorge at an altitude of 755 m, arriving after about 7½ hr. Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a well-equipped mountain town with numerous amenities. {{RouteSection|name=Luz-Saint-Sauveur - Barèges|length=12 km|duration=5 hr|ascent=800 m}} Though relatively short, this stage begins with a long and steep ascent. The main stage's highest point is the Ruisseau de Bolou, reached at an altitude of 1460 m. During the descent, hikers can stop for refreshments at the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge de la Glère|wikidata=Q120230391}}. The stage ends in {{Marker|type=city|name=Barèges|wikidata=Q632058}}, a spa and mountain village composed of the hamlets of Artigalas and Cazaous. The local river, the Bastan, is referred to as the ''gave''. {{RouteSection|name=Barèges - Cabane de l'Oule|length=23 km|duration=9½ hr|ascent=1300 m}} The trail begins by climbing above the road toward the ski station at Tournaboup, which takes about 1 hr. It then veers south and starts a steady ascent. Good stopping points along the way include the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Aygues-Cluses|wikidata=Q135244451}} and, 3 hr further on, the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon. This stage enters the Néouvielle Nature Reserve, a protected area where dogs and wild camping are strictly forbidden. The trail reaches its highest point at the Col de Madamète, situated at an elevation of 2509 m. From the col, the path descends between the alpine lakes of {{Marker|type=see|name=Lac d'Aumar|wikidata=Q3215322}} and Lac d'Aubert, arriving at this scenic spot after about 5¾ hr at an altitude of 2190 m. Here, the trail splits into two variants. The first option continues along the shores of Lac d'Aumar. The second choice is a detour that heads south to the tip of Lac d'Aubert and then proceeds along the northern shores of Les Laguettes and Lac d'Orédon. This latter point, reached after 6¾ hr at an elevation of 1856 m, offers camping and a hotel at its southern end. Both routes eventually rejoin at the Cap d'Estoudou pass, which sits at 2260 m and is immediately followed by a steep descent. From the pasths, a short detour allows for an ascent of Soump de Montpelat, involving a climb of 214 m. The main path continues its steep downhill course to Lac de l'Oule, a journey of 7¾ hr or more, arriving at an altitude of 1821 m. From the lake, a right turn leads directly to {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane de l'Oule|wikidata=Q135250080}}. {{RouteSection|name=Cabane de l'Oule - Vielle-Aure|length=18 km|duration=6½ hr|ascent=460 m}} From the refuge, the route follows the western shore of Lac de l'Oule. After approximately 1½ hr, the main trail turns directly east to begin its climb towards the Col de Portet. At this junction, a signed variant is also available, leading to the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane de Bastan|wikidata=Q135244489}}. Continuing on the main path, you will reach the Col de Portet, at an elevation of 2215 m, after about 2¾ hr. From the col, the trail continues eastward, descending gently at first to the Pla de Castillon. The descent then becomes steeper as it leads down to the D918 road, reached after 4½ hr or more. The path continues onward to the stage endpoint in {{Marker|type=city|name=Vielle-Aure|wikidata=Q1323900}}. This historic village features two notable Romanesque churches, both dating to the 12th century: Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Pierre, which is located in the Agos neighbourhood. For a broader range of shops, accommodations, and services, the larger and livelier town of [[Saint-Lary-Soulan]] is located just 15 minutes to the south. === Central Pyrenees === {{RouteSection|name=Vielle-Aure - Germ|length=13 km|duration=5¾ hr|ascent=1170 m}} This is a straightforward, though poorly marked, stage that runs parallel to the D225 road up to the Col d'Azet, which is situated at an altitude of 1600 m. From the pass, the route continues down to {{Marker|type=city|name=Loudenvielle|wikidata=Q987650}}. It is worth noting that during the Pyrenees Bike Festival in early September, the entire area is typically overrun with mountain bikers. The final hour of the stage involve a climb of about 220 m up to the hamlet of {{Marker|name=Germ|wikidata=Q1094205|type=city}}, which rests at an altitude of 1339 m. {{RouteSection|name=Germ - Lac d'Oô|length=16 km|duration=7½ hr|ascent=1200 m}} This stage and the one that follows are strenuous. They can be divided into thirds with overnight stops at the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Granges d'Astau |lat=42.7635|long=0.5024}} and the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge d'Espingo |wikidata=Q104413940}} at 1967 m. Camping is permitted near the lake. The area around the refuge is also the starting point for a challenging mountaineering loop over the Pic des Spijeoles at 3008 m and the Grand Quayrat at 3060 m, descending past Lac du Portillon at 2571 m and the glacial Lac Glacé d'Oô at 2664 m. After the initial climb out of Germ, the main trail enters the Val d'Aube. The path follows the river on its left-hand side. After about 1¾ hr, the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Ourtiga|wikidata=Q135244454}}, at an elevation of 1610 m, can be seen 250 meters away across the valley. The route then ascends to the Couret d'Esquierry at 2131 m, a journey of 3½ hr, where you cross into the Haute-Garonne department. 4 hr into the stage, you will reach the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane d'Esquierry|wikidata=Q135244457}}. From there, the path follows the D76 road down to the Granges d'Astau and an auberge at 1139 m, arriving after about 5 hr. In July and August, a morning bus runs up to this point from Luchon and returns in the evening. The stage ends at {{Marker|type=see|name=Lac d'Oô|wikidata=Q3215352}}, a scenic 42-hectare lake situated at an altitude of 1507 m. The lake is part of the Natura 2000 reserve Vallées du Lis, de la Pique et d'Oô and has been renowned since the 19th century for its spectacular waterfall, making it a popular destination. Due to its protected status, camping, swimming, and dogs are not permitted in the immediate area. The {{Marker|type=sleep|name= Refuge du Lac d'Oô |wikidata= Q120234040}} can be found on the lake shore. {{RouteSection|name=Lac d'Oô - Bagnères-de-Luchon|length=21 km|duration=9¼ h|ascent=1130 m}} The trail becomes more difficult and features several rocky scree sections. The path skirts the northern slopes of Hourquette des Hounts-Secs, which has an elevation of 2275 m. From this area, a recommended optional detour is to hike up Cap de Bassiéret. The main trail continues over the Col de la Coume de Bourg, reached at 2272 m after 4¾ hr or more. Snow may persist on this pass well into the summer. From the col, two additional summit detours are possible: Pic Céciré and Subescale. After 5½ hr, you will arrive at {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Superbagnères|wikidata=Q844809}}, a mountain hotel situated at 1802 m. This establishment primarily serves the ski area and is only open during the summer months of July and August. While it offers meals and lodging, be aware that prices are high. The massive, historic building can also be reached by a {{Marker|type=see|name=gondola lift|lat=42.7879|long=0.5908}} from Luchon, which replaced an old cog railway. If you choose to descend on foot, be prepared for a steep drop of 1200 m to reach the stage's endpoint, {{Marker|name=Bagnères-de-Luchon|wikidata=Q238393|type=city}}. This spa town marks the end of the central Pyrenean segment of the GR10. From here, regular bus services run to Montréjeau, where you can connect by train to Toulouse. === Ariège Pyrenees === {{RouteSection|name=Bagnères-de-Luchon - Artigue|length=8 km|duration=3 h|ascent=600 m}}[[File:GR 10 Auzat 21.jpg|thumb|GR 10 in Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises, commune of Auzat, Ariège, France]] From the church in Luchon, the trail begins by heading left along the footpath beside the L'One river, crossing the road bridge that leads toward Juzet-de-Luchon. As an optional detour from this path, you can visit the {{Marker|name=Cascade Juzet-de-Luchon|wikidata= Q135191106 |type=see}} waterfall. The main trail continues onward through the village of Sode to the day's highest point, which is also the stage destination: the village of {{Marker|name=Artigue|wikidata=Q1088729|type=city}}, situated at an altitude of 1230 m. {{RouteSection|name=Artigue - Fos|length=21 km|duration=8½ hr|ascent=1100 m}} This stage begins with a steady climb of over 1000 m, the first half of which is on a gravel track. After approximately 1¼ hr, you will reach the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane de Saunères|wikidata=Q135244461}}, a basic mountain shelter at an altitude of 1660 m. Around 1 hr later, the trail arrives at the Col de Peyrehitte at 1947 m. The route continues along an exposed ridge that circles the Pic de Bacanère, which stands at 2193 m and is reached after 3 hr. This section passes by border markers 402 through 404. After reaching the Col d'Aou at 2093 m in about 3½ hr, the trail begins a gradual descent across open alpine meadows. Potable water is available at the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Artigue|wikidata=Q135244467}}, which you will reach after 5 hr. An alternative route, which was the former path of the GR10, is also possible from here. You can divert to the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Artiguessans|wikidata=Q135244482}}, descend steeply to the Ruisseau de la Batch, and then climb back up to rejoin the current GR10. The main trail winds down gently through a series of switchbacks, eventually crossing a road bridge into the village of {{Marker|name=Fos|wikidata=Q1349025|type=city}}. The village is situated at an altitude of 544 m and has weekday bus service to Melles and Saint-Gaudens, where railway connections to Pau and Toulouse are available. {{RouteSection|name=Fos - Refuge de l'Étang d'Araing|length=18 km|duration=8 hr|ascent=1700 m}} It is a good idea to stock up on supplies in the village of {{Marker|name=[[Melles]]|wikidata=Q1616421|type=city}}, which you will reach after about 45 minutes of walking. While passing through, be sure to check out the local {{Marker|name=botanical garden|wikidata= Q3162431 |type=see}}. From Melles, a narrow road leads uphill to the last farmhouse at Labach, a journey of about 2¼ hr. The next 2 hr or more are spent climbing steadily, mostly through forested terrain. After approximately 5 hr, you will reach the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane d'Uls|wikidata=Q135244485}} shelter. The path continues uphill from there to the Pic du Pas du Bouc, which sits at an elevation of 2170 m and is reached after 6 hr. From this point, the Pic de Crabère at 2629 m can be climbed in a round-trip of about 90 minutes. Hikers should be aware that brown bears have been reintroduced to this area. The highest point of the day is the Col d'Auéran at an altitude of 2176 m. This pass also marks the border crossing into the Ariège department. From the col, it is a quick descent to the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge de l'Étang|wikidata=Q3423195}}. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge de l'Étang d'Araing - Eylie-d'en-Haut|length=8 km|duration=4 hr|ascent=300 m}} From the lake and refuge, the trail climbs for about 1 hr to reach the Serre d'Araing at an elevation of 2221 m. As an optional detour from here, you can summit the Pic de l'Har at 2424 m. The descent into the valley follows faintly marked trails that run to the left of the power lines. Along the way, you will encounter remnants of former lead mining operations. After approximately 2¾ hr of descending, you will cross a bridge and arrive in {{Marker|name=Eylie d'en Haut|wikidata=Q134078264|type=city}}. {{RouteSection|name=Eylie-d'en-Haut - Ayer|length=17 km|duration=8¼ hr|ascent=1600 m}} This is a strenuous stage with no food or lodging options along the way. The trail starts by crossing the Lez river, then turns sharply left and begins a climb through open terrain. After about 50 minutes, you will cross a stream and then ascend through a forest for just over 1 hr. In the autumn, these woods are full of blueberries, which are a favourite food of the brown bears that were reintroduced to this region in the 1990s. At a stone shelter located at an altitude of 1660 m, reached after about 2½ hr, the trail forks. The GR10 continues to the right, leading up to the Col de l'Arech at 1802 m, a point reached after 3 hr. From the col, the path turns left. Several detours are available from here, including an ascent to Tuc de Cagonilles at 2196 m, an 80-minute round trip, or a more challenging 3 hr round trip to the Mail de Bulard at 2750 m. After a short ridge walk from the col, the trail descends to the shepherd's hut, {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Arech|wikidata=Q135244262}}, at 1638 m, arriving after about 3½ hr. From here, follow the access track downward, then branch left to descend a steep, gorse-covered slope. 4 hr into the stage, you will reach a stream. About 40 minutes later, the ruins of Flouquet, at an elevation of 1680 m, will come into view. The path continues to {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane de Besset|wikidata=Q135244266}} at 1540 m, reached after 6 hr or more, and then ascends again for 45 minutes to {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Clot du Lac|wikidata=Q135244295}} at 1821 m, a 7 hr journey in total. Passing the huts of {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane du Trapech du Milieu|wikidata=Q135244302}}, at 1540 m, and {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane de l'Artigue|wikidata=Q135244305}}, you finally arrive at {{Marker|name=Ayer|lat=42.8308|long=1.0140737696|type=city}}. The surrounding Mont Valier massif is a protected area and a point of interest for birdwatchers. It hosts a variety of mountain bird species, including rare birds of prey, bearded vultures, and alpine species such as ptarmigans, black grouse, and capercaillie. {{RouteSection|name=Ayer - Esbintz|length=18 km|duration=9¼ hr|ascent=1350 m}} This is a demanding stage with significant Cumulative elevation gain and loss. The trail climbs from Maison du Valier, following the high northern slopes along a series of ridges. It passes over Cap de Lauses at 1892 m, Pic de Crabère at 1925 m, and the Col d'Auédole at 1730 m. After more than seven hr of hiking, you will arrive at the destination, {{Marker|type=city|lat=42.85332|long=1.14584|name=Esbintz}}. {{RouteSection|name=Esbintz - Refuge d'Aula|length=19 km|duration=6¼ hr|ascent=1200 m}} This stage and the one that follows offer spectacular scenery in good weather. The trail begins in Esbintz and follows the D817 road for the first 45 minutes to Borde de Galy. The trail continues mostly downhill through the countryside, crossing the Pont du Salat to reach {{Marker|type=city|wikidata= Q135236168 |name=Moulin Lauga}}, at an altitude of 550 m, after about 2 hr, continuing towards {{Marker|type=sleep|wikidata= Q135236171 |name= Refuge d'Aula}} {{RouteSection|name=Refuge d'Aula - Rouze|length=16 km|duration=5 hr|ascent=700 m}} From the Refuge d'Aula, the trail begins with a steep but manageable 1½ hr ascent to the Bouche d'Aula, which sits at an elevation of 1998 m. This is followed by a descent to the Étang d'Areau, which is about 100 m lower. From the east side of the lake, the Pic des Aymesses can be climbed, reaching a summit of 2036 m. A farm road then leads down toward the hamlet of Faup, with several shortcuts available along the switchbacks, such as the one near the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane pastorale d'Arreau|wikidata=Q135244513}}. After about 2¼ hr, you will arrive slightly below the Col de Pause at 1527 m, where there is a parking area. The {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Rigaux Philippe campsite|lat=42.78997920829053|long=1.178432115744275}} lies just below Faup. From Faup, the route descends along the D708 road in the direction of {{Marker|name=Couflens|wikidata=Q1142090|type=city}}. However, before reaching the junction with the D3, the trail crosses a bridge and climbs on the opposite slope to the Gîte de Rouze d'Ustou. {{RouteSection|name=Rouze - Saint-Lizier-d'Ustou|length=8.4 km|duration=4 hr|ascent=800 m}} From the gîte, follow the stream uphill for approximately 1¾ hr to reach the Col de la Serre du Cot at an altitude of 1546 m. From the pass, several optional side trips are possible. To the south, you can ascend the Pic de la Tese at 2255 m. To the north, a shorter trip leads to the summit of Tuc de Peyre Mensongère at 1711 m. From the pass, the main trail descends to the left onto a forest path, passing a few ruined farmhouses along the way. Eventually, the route reaches the D38 road and leads into the village of {{Marker|type=city|name=Saint-Lizier-d'Ustou|wikidata=Q1362897}}. {{RouteSection|name=Saint-Lizier-d'Ustou - Aulus-les-Bains|length=23 km|duration=9 hr|ascent=1400 m}} The hike begins at the southern end of Saint-Lizier. After crossing a pedestrian bridge, the trail climbs southeast to the Col de Fitté, a former ski area at an altitude of 1387 m. From there, it continues along the right side of the slope. An alternative route begins in {{Marker|type=city|name=Bidous|wikidata= Q135236176}}; it follows the Alet river south and then climbs steeply for over 2 hr to reach the Col de Fitté, where it rejoins the GR10. The main trail then curves around the southwest side of the Picou de la Mire at 1741 m and reaches the Col d'Escots at 1618 m after about three and three-quarter hr. Afterwards, the path continues with ascents and descents along steep slopes until it reaches the Ruisseau de Fouillet valley after about 4½ hr. The Jasse du Fouillet crossing, at an elevation of 1170 m, is reached after at least 5 hr. For a shorter option, hikers can follow the yellow-red waymarks of the Tour du Val du Garbet. This path leads to the D8F road and directly into Aulus-les-Bains, taking about 7 hr from Saint-Lizier. The main GR10 route continues toward the plateau of Souliou and the Pic du Mont Rouge at 1600 m. A side trip to Étang de Guzet offers a possible bivouac site. The trail then descends toward the Ruisseau d'Ars at 1485 m, crosses a bridge, and continues its downward course. After a second bridge crossing, reached after 8½ hr, the path becomes easier. A final bridge, the Pont de la Mouline, crosses the Garbet River just before the trail enters {{Marker|type=city|name=Aulus-les-Bains|wikidata=Q1082493|url=}}. {{RouteSection|name=Aulus-les-Bains - Refuge des Étangs de Bassiès|length=11 km|duration=5 hr|ascent=1200 m}}[[File:GR 10 near Port de Saleix.jpg|thumb|GR 10 near Port de Saleix in Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises, commune of Auzat, Ariège, France]] The route climbs out of Aulus-les-Bains to the Port de Saleix, where you will find the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge de Carol|wikidata=Q135236243}}. From this point, the ascent becomes steeper. The following section of the trail leading to the Port de Bassiès is demanding but offers rewarding scenery. Hikers should be aware that this area lies within the Mont-Calme nature reserve, where camping is strictly prohibited. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge des Étangs de Bassiès - Marc|length=17.3 km|duration=5¼ hr|ascent=1385 m}} From the refuge, the GR10 leads southeast along a slightly rocky trail for just over 3 km, following a chain of lakes. At the outflow of the last lake, the Étang d'Escalès, the trail bends to the right. The trail eventually makes a sharp turn southward. From an aqueduct at 1160 m, reached after about two and a quarter hr, the route maintains an elevation just below 1200 m for around 4 km. It then descends for the 30 minutes into the village of {{Marker|type=city|name=Marc|lat=42.71687694132801|long=1.449593121067756}}, cutting across the switchbacks of the road. {{RouteSection|name=Marc - Goulier|length=24.3 km|duration=9 hr|ascent=900 m}} From Marc, the route follows the path to Mounicou. A short way beyond the hamlet, along the D8 road, you will find a shelter, which marks the beginning of the main ascent for this stage. The trail continues uphill for about 2 hr to the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge de Prunadière|wikidata=Q135238526}} at an elevation of 1615 m. It is important to refill your water here. From the refuge, the path leads to a junction located above the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Artiès|lat=42.7362|long=1.4793}} shelter, which sits at 985 m and is reached after about 3¼ hr. The path ascends steadily from the junction, passing the ruins of Pradières-d'en-bas before arriving at Étang d'Izurt, a lake which is also serviced by a cable car. After a final short climb from the lake, the trail begins a long, 4 hr downhill stretch to the village of {{Marker|type=city |name=Goulier|wikidata=Q1015676}}. The village, which is part of the Val-de-Sos commune, is situated at an altitude of 370 m. {{RouteSection|name=Goulier - Siguer|length=13 km|duration=4¼ hr|ascent=400 m}} From Goulier, the trail ascends first toward the Col de Risoul, then the Col de Esquérus, and continues onward to the Col de Grail. Near this pass, hikers will find a shelter, an information board, and a water source located 250 meters off the main path. The route then climbs to the highest point of the day at the Col de Lercoul, which sits at an elevation of 1549 m. From here, the trail descends through the hamlet of Lercoul. A footpath running south of the winding road leads the rest of the way downhill to the village of {{Marker|name=Siguer|wikidata=Q1375974|type=city}}. {{RouteSection|name=Siguer - Plateau de Beille|length=23 km|duration=9 hr|ascent=2400 m}} This demanding stage involves three steep descents and offers no formal accommodation along the route, only five basic shelters. The trail begins in Siguer and climbs steeply for about 40 minutes to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Gestiès|wikidata=Q1082242}}, which is the last opportunity to fill up on water for some time. On the way up, the path crosses the road three times. After a long ascent of about 3¾ hr, you will reach the Pla de Montcamp at an elevation of 1904 m. The trail continues past the Col du Sasc at 1798 m and traverses the flank of the Pic du Col Taillat. Water is again available at the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane de Courtal Marti|wikidata=Q135238603}}, though hikers should be aware that trail markings on this high section can be vague. The trail then descends, reaching the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Balledreyt|wikidata=Q135238620}} at 1600 m, a basic shelter with two sleeping places, after another 20 minutes. After a total of about 7½ hr, the trail descends to the D520A road at an elevation of 1040 m. After crossing a bridge over the road, the GR10 climbs again via a forest trail. A water source is marked and located about two minutes off the path, just past a large boulder that is reached after 9 hr of hiking. The trail continues across a ridge to the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane Artaran|wikidata=Q135238637}} at 1695 m. Shortly afterward, you reach the ski area at the Plateau de Beille, which has a ski station. This area is accessible via the D522 road loop and is popular with day hikers. === Eastern Pyrenees: Canigou to the Mediterranean === {{RouteSection|name=Plateau de Beille - Refuge du Rulhe|length=14 km|duration=4¾ hr|ascent=1000 m}} It is recommended to start this exposed stage early in the day to avoid the common summer afternoon thunderstorms. The trail remains high, staying at or above an altitude of 2000 m for its entire length. The highest point reached is the summit of the {{Marker|type=see|name=Crête des Isards|lat=42.650121422|long=1.73895686684}} at 2381 m. The stage ends at the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge du Rulhe|wikidata=Q11945093}}. This refuge is situated at an important junction of several long-distance trails, including the Tour de Pays des Montagnes d'Ax from Ax-les-Thermes, the GR Transfrontalier from Andorra, and two different routes arriving from the Vallée d'Aston. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge du Rulhe - Mérens-les-Vals|length=12 km|duration=4½ hr|ascent=360 m}} From the refuge, the trail ascends mostly over scree to the Col de Calmettes, reaching an elevation of 2318 m. Along this section, cairns also serve as trail markers. The path then descends to Étang Bleu, where it skirts the left side of the lake before climbing again to the Crête de la Lhasse at 2439 m. Afterward, the trail continues over scree for a descent of nearly 800 m to a pond called l'Estangol, where a shelter is located just above. After the final descent, the trail reaches the village of {{Marker|name=Mérens-les-Vals|wikidata=Q662289|type=city}}. The ruins of the old Saint-Pierre church, which date back to the Napoleonic Wars, can be found here. {{RouteSection|name=Mérens-les-Vals - Refuge des Bésines|length=10 km|duration=4½ hr|ascent=1300 m}} This demanding stage continues through high alpine terrain with an abundance of rock and scree. From Mérens, the trail leads past the hamlet of Le Nabre to the local hot springs. Afterward, the path begins a strenuous climb that lasts for nearly 3 hr. The ascent first reaches the Estangs at an elevation of 2056 m and then continues up to the Porteille de Bésines at 2333 m. From this pass, the route is clearly signposted for the remainder of the way. The stage ends at the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge des Bésines|wikidata= Q11945073}}. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge des Bésines - Refuge des Bouillouses|length=16.7 km|duration=6 hr|ascent=660 m}} This high-level stage crosses several mountain passes and offers excellent panoramic views. The route first ascends to the Coll de Coma d'Anyell, from where it is possible to climb Pic des Bésineilles at 2632 m, in about ¾ hr round trip. The path then continues through the Lansolet basin at 2234 m and climbs again to the Portella de la Grava. From there, it's a gentle 3 hr descent to the lakeside {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge des Bouillouses|wikidata=Q118949600}}. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge des Bouillouses - Planès|length=19 km|duration=5¼ hr|ascent=230 m}} The descent on this stage is easy but not always well marked. After approximately 2¾ hr, at an elevation of 1740 m, the GR10 reaches the D618 road. About 700 meters further on, a right turn leads to Superbolquère, where food and lodging are available.. The GR10 continues downhill to the quiet D10C road near the village of {{Marker|name=Bolquère|wikidata=Q1101891|type=city}}, which is situated at 1628 m and reached after about 2¾ hr. In the village, there is a public drinking fountain and an information board. The nearby Gare de Bolquère-Eyne, at 1593 m, is the highest railway station in France and a stop on the scenic “train jaune” line. The route continues by passing through the villages of La Perche and La Cabanasse, reached after about 3½ hr, before ending at the small village of {{Marker|name=Planès|wikidata=Q524705|type=city}}, which has no shops. The village is a stop on the Yellow Line railway. A nearby point of interest is the Pont Gisclard, a cable-stayed bridge opened in 1909 that carries the Ligne de Cerdagne across the Têt river. {{RouteSection|name=Planès - Refuge du Ras de la Carança|length=15.3 km|duration=6½ hr|ascent=1170 m}} There are no supply options along this stage. The trail begins with a gentle ascent through a pine forest into the high Riberola valley. It is advisable to refill your water at the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge de l'Orri de Riberola|wikidata=Q135244504}}. Above the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Cabane d'Aixques|wikidata=Q135244499}}, the route becomes steep as it climbs to the Col Mitja, situated at an elevation of 2376 m. From the pass, it is possible to make a side trip to summit either the Pic de Gallinas at 2624 m or the Pic Redoun at 2677 m. The final 1½ hr of the main trail involve a descent of about 500 m to reach the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge du Ras de la Carança|wikidata=Q28380908}}. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge du Ras de la Carança - Mantet|length=10 km|duration=4 hr|ascent=640 m}} This stage is challenging and can be poorly marked at higher elevations. From the refuge, the trail begins by following the stream uphill for 100 m to a wooden bridge. Continue on a scree path that runs along the left side of the valley. After passing through a gate, you will reach an alpine pasture and the Coll del Pal, which sits at an elevation of 2294 m. This area is a nature reserve where wild camping is strictly forbidden. From the pass, an optional ascent leads to the Pic de Serre Gallinère at 2663 m, a one-hour round trip. It is possible to continue further on from there to the Serre de Caret at 2300 m. From the pass, the main trail descends towards the {{marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge de l'Alemany|wikidata=Q120254507}}. The main path continues to the left, crossing first a wooden and then a concrete bridge. This is followed by a narrow unpaved road that ascends to the village of {{listing|type=city|name=Mantet|wikidata=Q1369164}}, at an elevation of 1550 m. Most of the southern part of the commune is designated as the Reserva natural de Mentet, a protected area where camping is also forbidden. {{RouteSection|name=Mantet - Refuge de Mariailles|length=14.8 km|duration=5 hr|ascent=936 m}} Midway along this stage is the village of {{Marker|name=Py|wikidata=Q178846|type=city}}, situated at an altitude of 1023 m. From Py, the trail follows the D6 road briefly before heading northeast to the Col de Jou, at an elevation of 1125 m. From there, the path turns southeast and ascends to the Col de Cavall Mort at 1454 m. The trail then continues its upward journey to the {{Marker|type=sleep|name= Refuge de Mariailles |wikidata= Q120257664}}. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge de Mariailles - Refuge des Cortalets|length=16.3 km|duration=6½ hr|ascent=1030 m}} This is a challenging high-mountain route that circumnavigates the Canigou Massif. There are no supply points along the way, and the terrain requires surefootedness. The stage ends at the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge des Cortalets|wikidata=Q3423223}}. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge des Cortalets - Refuge de Batère|length=16.8 km|duration=5¼ hr|ascent=270 m}}[[File:GR 10 at Col de la Cirere.jpg|thumb|View from GR 10, near Souriche, looking towards the Tourmalet, valley of Barèges, France.]] This stage is also part of the HRP. From the refuge to the Ras del Prat Cabrera, a 1 hr walk to an elevation of 1739 m, you can choose between a high-level route following the Canigó Tour or a less steep path along the mountainside. From this pass, the trail descends gradually at first, then more steeply, to the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge de l'Estanyol|wikidata=Q120262655}}, which is reached after 2¾ hr or more. The route then climbs again briefly to the Col de la Cirère, at an altitude of 1731 m, a journey of about 4 hr from the start. From here, an optional side trip allows for the ascent of the Puig Saint-Pierre at 1791 m. Descending from the col, the path passes abandoned stone quarries and mines, including the Mines de la Pinosa, which are the ruins of a former settlement. The trail then arrives at its destination, the {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refuge de Batère|wikidata=Q134291980}}. From this area, you can explore the 5-day “Tour du Canigou” circuit or visit the historic abbeys of Saint-Martin du Canigou and Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa. {{RouteSection|name=Refuge de Batère - Arles-sur-Tech|length=19.2 km|duration=7½ hr|ascent=745 m}} Along this long and steady descent, the trail passes several dolmens, ancient megalithic tombs whose full significance may be best appreciated by specialists in archaeology. The stage ends at {{Marker|name=Arles-sur-Tech|wikidata=Q7897|type=city}}. For more extensive services, the nearby town of Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda offers additional accommodation and is connected by bus. {{RouteSection|name=Arles-sur-Tech - Las Illas|length=22 km|duration=7 hr|ascent=1000 m}} From the gîte, the trail follows the D536 road for 1 km, then turns right to begin the uphill climb toward the hamlet of Montalba, which is reached at an altitude of 543 m after about 1 hr. At the cross in Montalba, the path makes a sharp right turn to continue climbing. After approximately 2½ hr, you will reach the ruins of the Mouli Serradou at an elevation of 833 m. The highest point of the stage is the Coll de Sant Martí, at 1426 m, which is reached after 4 hr of hiking. From the pass, the trail continues through a forest along the slope, passing by the Roc de France before ending at the village of {{Marker|name=Las Illas|wikidata=Q16508596|type=city}}. {{RouteSection|name=Las Illas - Col de l'Ouillat|length=21 km|duration=7 hr|ascent=930 m}} The route for this stage has been altered several times due to terrain difficulties, so it is important to follow the current waymarking carefully. The middle part of the trail runs along the French-Spanish border, just below the ridge. The dominant tree species in this area is the striking Corsican pine, a variety of black pine. For a cultural break, a detour can be made to the fortified town of {{marker|type=city|name=Le Perthus|wikidata=Q135249905}} and the impressive {{marker|type=see|name=Fort de Bellegarde|wikidata=Q3028584}}. Further along the main trail, after about 3 hr of hiking, there is an optional detour to the Roman fort of Panissas, which was built on the historic Via Domitia. The turn-off for this excursion is located five minutes past border marker 565, a point reached after about 2½ hr from the start. The stage ends at the {{marker|type=go|name=Col de l'Ouillat|wikidata=Q11914547}}, which is situated at an altitude of 938 m. {{RouteSection|name=Col de l'Ouillat - Banyuls-sur-Mer|length=23 km|duration=8¼ hr|ascent=680 m}} The route stays high, running near the border ridge. It takes about 1 hr to reach the Pic Néulos. Water is available at the Refuge de la Tagnarède, which is reached after approximately 1½ hr of hiking. From there, the trail leads over several passes, including the Coll del Faig at 985 m, the Col de l'Orry, and the Col de l'Estaque at 1025 m, which you will arrive at after about 2¾ hr. The path bypasses the Pic des Quatre-Termes at 1156 m and the Pic de la Cabassère to the north. After about 4 hr, you will reach the Coll del Pal at 899 m. From this point, continue to the right toward the Col des Gascons, a journey of 6¼ hr or more. The final descent brings you to the Col de Llagastèra at 285 m. This last section passes partly through vineyards as it makes its way toward the finish in {{Marker|name=Banyuls-sur-Mer|wikidata=Q6753|type=city}}. == Stay safe == The GR 10 is a demanding high-mountain route that requires careful preparation and self-sufficiency. A primary consideration is the weather in the Pyrenees, which can change with extreme speed, bringing thunderstorms, high winds, and dense fog, often in the afternoon. Furthermore, snow can linger on high cols well into July, obscuring the path and making navigation difficult. Therefore, carrying a map, compass, and a GPS device is essential, as official waymarking can be inconsistent or hidden by snow. Hikers must also manage their resources carefully. Water can be scarce on some long stages or at high elevation, particularly in the eastern section, so it is wise to carry more than you expect to need. All water from natural sources should be treated, especially in pastoral areas with livestock. Encounters with wildlife also require awareness. The most common issue involves ''Patous'', the large Pyrenean Mountain Dogs used to guard sheep. These are working animals, not pets, so it is crucial to give them and their flocks a wide berth, walking calmly to avoid provoking a defensive reaction. Vipers are also present, so watch your step in rocky, sunny areas, while the reintroduced brown bears are elusive and pose a negligible risk. In case of an emergency, the pan-European number is {{phone|112}}. However, mobile phone coverage is unreliable in many parts of the mountains. For this reason, carrying a personal locator beacon (PLB) is recommended for safety. As a basic precaution, always inform someone of your daily itinerary before you set out. == Go next == * [[Pyrenean High Route]]: Crosses the Pyrenees along the mountain crests, staying higher than both the GR 10 and GR 11. * [[GR 11]] This footpath stays on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees. {{usableitinerary}} {{Related|France}} {{Related|Pyrenees}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} nfexh472cd3uqe8ff0mempmg10r6fmp 0 13805 5289057 5111254 2026-06-07T13:44:40Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289057 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Haba China banner.jpg|pgname=Haba}} '''Haba''' is a small town in [[Yunnan]], China, on the eastern route between [[Qiaotou]] and [[Shangrila]]. ==Understand== Haba (哈巴), elevation 2,600 m, is a small town in Yunnan Province and is known for its snow mountain (glacier) and high mountain lakes, which can be reached within a two or three day trip. Since the first ascent of the mountain in 1995, the area has become a major mountaineering center, attractive to those seeking a relatively easy 5,000-meter peak. Several thousand attempt it every year. There is one cash machine in Haba (Nov 2017) but it might take only Chinese cards, so make sure to bring enough cash with you! Small stores near town centre sell food, drink and basic necessities. The village itself is home to 4,000+ residents encompassing various ethnic groups: Yi, Tibetan, Pumi, Naxi, Lisu, Hui, Han, Bai. The main road through town passes through the Naxi hamlet. Below that is the Han village while above are two Hui (Muslim) hamlets each with its own mosque. The highest hamlet in Haba is occupied by Yi. ==Get in== From Shangri-la, there is a daily bus (4 hr, ¥60) at 13:30. From Lijiang you can take a morning bus to Baishuitai and get off in Haba arriving mid-afternoon, ¥38. From Walnut Garden in the [[Tiger Leaping Gorge]], a minibus can be taken for around ¥150 arranged through guest house, 90 min. Alternatively, you can hike in 10 hr from Walnut Garden (a local guide might be needed), but be prepared for significant elevation gain (1,200 meters). ==Get around== Options limited to walking or local auto arranged through guest house. Streets are unsigned so even walking around may require a guide. ==See== ==Do== [[File:Gorges du saut du tigre.jpg|thumb|Leaping Tiger Gorge]] * '''Hike Haba Snow Mountain''' - There are two primary hikes up Haba Mountain: to base camp and to the summit. Base camp sits at around 4,100 m and takes about 6 hr to hike to. The elevation at the summit is 5,396 m and takes 8-12 hours round trip from base camp, usually starting at 03:00. A local guide can be hired for ¥300 per day. Two-hundred guides are available for hire, an astonishing number for such a small village, however, none of them speak English (confirmed by Kunming Mountaineering Expedition Association, Dec 2017). Necessary equipment for the trek can all be rented. Ice axes, crampons and poles are a combined ¥200. Warm hat, gloves, coat and sunglasses are ¥50. Supplemental air can be purchased for ¥20 per canister but shouldn't be necessary for just the base camp trek. Spending the night at a dorm room at base camp costs ¥150, and there is a one-time administrative fee of ¥200 to pay for the caretaker. Tent sites nearby are ¥50 but you must still pay the administrative fee. Dinner at base is variable, ¥20–35. Most people attempt the summit in 2 to 5 days. Spending a day acclimatizing at Haba Village and/or base camp is suggested if you're not used to the altitude. There's an outfitting company, Haba Haosi Hostel (哈巴好四客栈), on the left just as you enter Haba village from the south with the following contact info: Phone: 139-8884-8381 or 186-0887-2938. They have dorm beds in back. Bao Xiao Ge (包小哥) has guided many parties, contact info below under On The Clouds Haba Guest House. Another experienced guide, Yang Xiangming (杨向明), was part of the team that made the first ascent in 1995, contact info under Haba Snow Mountain Inn below. If an English-speaking guide is required, check [http://www.TrekHaba.com this website]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. Experienced and properly equipped mountaineers may dispense with guides. Camping and route information is available [http://www.ItinerantClimbersCollective.com online]. For guided parties the failure rate of those seeking to summit is 30-60%, mainly due to weather conditions, lack of acclimatization, or inadequate physical preparation. * {{do | name=Hike to Black Lake | alt=黑海 | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-05 | content=Black Lake is a mountain lake, elev 4,100 meters, in a wide basin several km northwest of Haba Snow Mountain. Excellent views of the peak and lower rugged crags from the shore and surrounding slopes. A good time to visit would be May and June, when nearby forests burst into color with rhododendron and azalea blossoms. A brisk walk around the entire lake takes half an hour. Three trails or routes lead to the lake from Haba Village. The shortest, via Jian Shan Waterfall (尖山瀑布), is fairly steep and takes six hours. A longer and more gradual route via Lan Hua Meadow (兰花坪) and an unnamed pass (4,230 m) takes eight hours. Black Lake can also be reached from base camp (4,100 m) in four hours round-trip. This makes a good acclimatization day for climbers intent on reaching the 5,396 m summit. Black Lake can be visited in one very long day, but two or three days may provide a more enjoyable outing. Don't expect to find primeval wilderness here. Ramshackle huts dot the area and herds of yak may be encountered anywhere. Hiring a guide is mandatory for most hikers as mountain trails are unmarked and divergent paths confusing. For multi-day treks, you can hire a mule and handler to haul gear. A separate guide may prove helpful as personal assistant, cook and interpreter of the landscape. Bear in mind that none of the local guides speak English. Guides in their twenties and thirties most likely speak standard Mandarin (Putonghua). Older ones speak dialect that may be incomprehensible to outsiders. For a useful map of the area go to www.OpenTopoMap.org. It shows the lake and trails. Cost of three-day trek to Black Lake: mule and handler 3 x 300; guide 3 x 300; food 3 x 100; tent and sleeping bag rental 200. Total ¥2300 (Nov 2017). }} * {{do | name=Hike to Tiger Leaping Gorge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-06 | content=The walk from Haba Village to Tiger Leaping Gorge via Benxi Village takes seven hours. Most will probably hire a guide for the journey. The route heads consistently southeast utilizing open meadows, dirt roads and sometimes obscure forest paths, possibly traversing a short portion of the paved road north of Ennu Village (恩怒村). The high point is a 3,000-meter ridge about an hour from Haba. From there it is all downhill. Crossing a high barbed wire fence may be required in addition to other fences. The route ends up on the paved road above Benxi Village (本习村) which descends to the road through Tiger Leaping Gorge. From there it is six km west (uphill) to Walnut Garden Village (核桃园村), the Ticket Office, Woody's and Sean's Guest Houses. Best not to walk this stretch of the road as it is subject to rockfall, especially in windy weather. Call a guest house for a ride. The reverse journey from TLG to Haba is considerably more strenuous, with an altitude gain of 1,200 meters. Cost for guided walk: about ¥400. This includes transport of personal gear from Haba to a guest house in TLG, as well as guide's transport back to Haba. }} * {{do | name=Circular hike around Haba Snow Mountain | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-08 | content=The trek around Haba Snow Mountain takes 5-8 days. Total distance 85 km of which about 20 km is on paved roads. The high point is Jizhi Pass (4,350 m) south of Black Lake, the low point Qiaotou (1,850 m) near start of Tiger Leaping Gorge. General route: Haba, Black Lake, Jizhi Pass, Jizhi Valley, Qiaotou, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Ennu Village, Haba. Most of the route is shown on maps [http://www.OpenTopoMap.org online]. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Muslim Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=100 meters up the road on the left from Haba Snow Mountain Inn | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-08 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== Haba has around twenty guest houses catering to the many visitors who come to climb the mountain. May be crowded during weekends and public holidays. Guest houses will make arrangements for guides, mules, equipment, etc. * {{sleep | name=Haba Snow Mountain Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=centre of town, opp Haba Hostel | phone=+86 13368873488,+86 13988765396 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=¥80, twin without bathroom; ¥150, double or triple ensuite |lastedit=2018-05-08| content=Basic accommodation with wonderful friendly hostess, Yang Xiulan (杨秀兰) who speaks limited English. }} * {{sleep | name=Haba Hostel | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=centre of town, opp Haba Snow Mountain Inn | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=¥100, twin with ensuite bathroom | checkin= | checkout= | content=Functional hotel, rooms have TV. Restaurant on ground floor }} * {{sleep | name=On The Clouds Haba Guest House | alt=云上哈巴客栈 | url= | email=1159634650@qq.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in the Muslim hamlet, 20 min walk uphill from centre of town | phone=+86-139-8871-6224 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-02-05 | content=Gregarious host Bao Da Ge (包大哥) speaks Chinese only, can communicate with English speakers using cell phone app. The only place in town with a generator for when the power grid goes down. TV, Wifi. Double ensuite, ¥168. Triple, ¥188. Five-person, ¥268. Breakfast, lunch ¥25, dinner ¥45. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Northwestern Yunnan}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|27.3768|100.1383}} klef2hkoaenifmeauu5nfhvazscdppd 0 13833 5289060 3928493 2026-06-07T13:55:55Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289060 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Haenertsburg banner.jpg|pgname=Haenertsburg}} '''Haenertsburg''' is a village in [[Mopani region]] of [[Limpopo]]. ==Understand== [http://www.magoebasklooftourism.co.za/ Haenertsburg and the Magoebaskloof area] around it is one of the most delightful places in Limpopo Province. It's steeped in history and is known as "Capital of the Land of the Silver Mists". Magoebaskloof gets its name from King Makgoba who was beheaded by Swazi mercenaries acting for the Boers of the South African Republic, when he refused to pay their taxes. Haenertsburg is named after Carl Ferdinand Haenert who was born near Erfurt in Germany. He came to South Africa in 1857 to hunt big game and fell in love with South Africa and never returned to Germany. He started prospecting for gold and in 1880 he made his discoveries in the Houtboschberg (Wolkberg & Woodbush area), which led to a small gold rush and the proclamations and the founding of the village in 1887. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== [[File:Louis Changuion hiking trail, starting point, b.jpg|thumb|Louis Changuion hiking trail]] ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{geo|-23.9333|29.9500}} {{IsPartOf|Limpopo}} {{outlinecity}} 934pw3dgtosboofi9wnu9lo8woe8vw0 0 14189 5289064 3698024 2026-06-07T14:07:10Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289064 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Haskell OK banner.jpg|pgname=Haskell}} '''Haskell''' is a small town in the [[Green Country (Oklahoma)|Green Country]] region of [[Oklahoma]]. ==Get in== Take The Okmulgee Beeline from [[Bixby]] south or [[Okmulgee]] North and it's guaranteed 100% of the time either direction will end midway in Haskell. ==Get around== Car is your only long-distance travel option out here in these parts, And be Careful where you wander into on foot, Though most people out here are kind and generous (As are most Oklahomans), Some places clearly have "No Trespassing" signs posted. Avoid wandering into these places, especially at night. ==See== ==Do== [[File:USACE Eufaula Lake and Dam Oklahoma.jpg|thumb|Eufaula Lake]] *{{do | name=Lavender Festival | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Turn in to Stone Bluff Cellars | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Festival includes Food, Wine-Tasting, Bluegrass, Folk, and Gospel Music Performances. (Mid July) }} ==Buy== *{{buy | name=Stone Bluff Cellars | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Produces some of Green Country's finest vintages. Also, they Annually hold The ''Lavender Festival'' on this ranch. }} ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Simple Simon's Pizza | url= | email= | address=702 S. Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Your average pizza parlor, try the breadsticks and calzone. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== *For fresh produce and great shopping, visit [[Bixby]] *[[Okmulgee]] is the Tribal Headquarters of the Creek Nation and The original '''Creek Nation Council House''' still stands in city center. {{outlinecity}} {{geo|35.82028|-95.67417}} {{IsPartOf|Green Country (Oklahoma)}} lu2wgg3pgii8cowerue71mx40gxw1q0 0 14203 5289069 4010428 2026-06-07T14:32:13Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289069 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hastings MN banner.jpg|pgname=Hastings}} '''Hastings''' is a city in the [[Twin Cities]] region of [[Minnesota]]. [[File:Historic Downtown Hastings, Minnesota (24380369440).jpg|thumb|Downtown Hastings]] ==Understand== ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{Mapshape}} U.S. Highway 61 runs through town and Minnesota Highway 55 terminates here. U.S. Highway 10 passes by just north of town. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park | url= | email= | address=18th St next to the Vermillion River | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ruins of an old flour mill built by Alexander Ramsey that burned down in 1894. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=US 61.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Saint Paul]] | minorl1=[[Cottage Grove (Minnesota)|Cottage Grove]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[La Crosse]] | minorr1=[[Miesville]] | image2=MN-55.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Minneapolis]] | minorl2=[[Rosemount]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=END | minorr2= }} {{geo|44.735250|-92.852650}} {{IsPartOf|Twin Cities}} {{outlinecity}} eq5o9xlm321e3kd67n6pvif0z8rj7cf 0 14326 5289073 5029481 2026-06-07T14:46:35Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289073 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hazard KY banner.jpg|pgname=Hazard}} '''Hazard''' is a city in [[Kentucky]]'s [[Daniel Boone Country]], county seat of Perry County and perhaps the quintessential Appalachian coal town. At the 2020 census the population was 5,263. [[File:Downtown Hazard, Kentucky (on Main Street).jpg|thumb|Downtown Hazard]] [[File:Mother-Goose-Building.jpg|thumb|Mother Goose Building]] ==Get in== [[File:Lovern and Main, Hazard.jpg|thumb|Downtown Hazard]] You can get in by getting on the Hal Rogers Parkway/Daniel Boone Parkway heading to Hazard, it takes 59 miles if you are from London. The Entire freeway miles of Hal Rogers Parkway is 59 miles. If you are from Louisville, Lexington, or Frankfurt, or Fort Knox. You must get on Interstate 64, then Interstate 75, and exit 41: Somerset, Hazard, and take the entire 59 miles of Hal Rogers Parkway. If you are from Pound and Norton, Wise, Virginia, take U.S. 23 and take the U.S. 119 after a short way of crossing the state line, It is located in Kentucky. ==Get around== Public transportation is very limited in this town, so travel by car is recommended. Please note that this region is rather hilly thus it is recommended to take great care if traveling in inclement weather, especially snow and rain. ==See== *'''Mother Goose House''', 2906 N Main St. Peculiar town landmark. *'''[https://m.facebook.com/BobbyDavisMuseumAndPark/ Bobby Davis Museum]''', 234 Walnut St. Local history museum. +1 606-439-4325 ==Do== Ample hiking exists in the surrounding hills. ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Kentucky Fried Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=2025 N Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 606 439-3288 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn & Suites Hazard | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hazkyhx-hampton-suites-hazard/ | email= | address=70 Morton Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 606-439-0902 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Indoor pool. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image3=Elongated circle 80.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Bowling Green (Kentucky)|Bowling Green]] | minorl3=[[London (Kentucky)|London]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=Cedarville → END | minorr3=becomes [[File:Virginia 80.svg|18px]] → Jct [[Wytheville|N]] [[File:I-81.svg|18px]] [[Bristol (Tennessee-Virginia)|S]] }} {{geo|37.24944|-83.19333}} {{IsPartOf|Daniel Boone Country}} {{outlinecity}} 5ng3ztcbmglno84icv6c3cnryoh76qz 0 14385 5289081 4967296 2026-06-07T14:54:34Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289081 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Heavener OK banner.jpg|pgname=Heavener}} '''Heavener''' is in the [[Choctaw Country]] of [[Oklahoma]] and near '''Poteau Mountain''' and the '''Runestone State Park'''. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Heavener Runestone State Park, OK USA - panoramio (5).jpg|thumb|Heavener Runestone State Park]] * {{see | name=Heavener Runestone State Park | alt= | url=http://www.heavenerrunestonepark.com/ | email=runestone@allte.net | address=18365 Runestone Rd | lat= | long= | directions=On Poteau Mountain | phone=+1 918 653-2241 | tollfree= | fax=+1 918 653-3435 | hours= | price= | content=The park has a runestone believed to be engraved by Viking visitors to the area in the ninth century. It is believed the runes are the date November 11, 1012. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hodler Inn-Heavener | alt= | url=https://www.hodlerinn.com/ | email= | address=820 US-59 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 918 653-7801 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Quaint. }} ==Go next== [[File:Talimena Drive.jpg|right|thumb|320px|Talimena Drive in the fall]] *'''[http://www.talimenascenicdrive.com/ Talimena Drive]{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' from [[Talihina]], [[Oklahoma]] to [[Mena (Arkansas)|Mena]], [[Arkansas]] 54 Mile scenic drive in Oklahoma and Arkansas along the ridge of the Ouachita Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest. The drive has frequent turnouts so you can enjoy the scenery. Convenient access to the drive near the mid-point can be accessed from Heavener by taking Hwy 59 south. {{routebox | image1=US 59.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Sallisaw]] | minorl1=[[Poteau]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Texarkana]] | minorr1=[[Mena (Arkansas)|Mena]] | image2=US 270.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[McAlester]] | minorl2=[[Wister]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Hot Springs (Arkansas)|Hot Springs]] | minorr2=[[Mena (Arkansas)|Mena]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|34.88917|-94.60083}} {{IsPartOf|Choctaw Country}} ia0kfh0117xj8dheeul8fa1x2go2hpn 0 14468 5289085 5239319 2026-06-07T15:04:38Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289085 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Helvetia WV banner.jpg|pgname=Helvetia}} [[File:Helvetia WV-Shield Sign.jpg|thumb|The Helvetia shield]] '''[http://helvetiawv.com/ Helvetia]''' is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, [[West Virginia]]. It was settled in 1869 by immigrants from Switzerland. Helvetia is known primarily for its Swiss heritage. The community takes pride in keeping local traditions alive, and restoring the original buildings. Today, the community has 38 residents. ==Get in== {{mapframe}} Helvetia is a small village nestled in a valley on CR-46; the nearest large towns are [[Buckhannon]] and [[Elkins]]. Getting there will require patience; it's miles of curving backroads before you reach the village. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Historic District | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=38.70630 | long=-80.20073 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=There are ten '''historic buildings''' in town, including an original settler's cabin that has been converted into a museum. }} * {{see | name=Holly River State Park | alt= | url=https://wvstateparks.com/park/holly-river-state-park/ | email= | address= | lat=38.6664 | long=-80.3269 | directions=on WV-20 | phone=+1 304-493-6353 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5882225 | content=Hiking trails to two waterfalls (Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa) or up to Potato Knob at 2,480 feet and Shupe's Chute waterfall. Trout rearing pond, swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, softball field, tennis courts, archery, badminton, croquet and horseshoes. On-site park store, and restaurant with wood panelling and wood-burning fireplace. Cabins and campgrounds available. }} * {{see | name=Kumbrabow State Forest | alt= | url=http://www.kumbrabow.com/ | email= | address= | lat=38.6386 | long=-80.0983 | directions=on US-219, Rich Mountain | phone=+1 304-335-2219 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6443770 | content=On US-219. West Virginia's highest state forest encompasses 9,474 acres of forest atop Rich Mountain, with abundant wildlife and flora. Eight hiking trails, picnicking, hunting, fishing and entertainment during the summer. Mill Creek Falls is at the northern end of the park. Cabins, cottages and campgrounds available, with bathhouse. }} ==Do== Helvetia isn't a place for activity so much as ''in''activity; go walking, hiking, fishing, browsing the shops, or just relax in the shade with a good book. Music and dancing are popular cultural traditions, with '''square dancing''' being a particular favorite. ===Events=== * {{do | name=Fasnacht | alt= | url=http://helvetiawv.com/Events/Fasnacht/Fasnacht.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 304-924-6435 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=Q537225 | content=The Swiss version of Mardi Gras is held the last Saturday before Lent, in late February. Food (including fondue) and beverages, open mic music, a buffet at the Hutte restaurant, mask making, and a candlelight parade in the evening with costume judging and a square dance. At midnight, an effigy of Old Man Winter is cut down and burned. Admission free. }} * {{do | name=West Virginia Maple Syrup Festival | alt= | url=http://www.smilingcountry.com/pickenswv/maplefest.htm {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 304-924-6288 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Held in nearby Pickens during the third Saturday in March, to celebrate the sugarmaking traditions of eastern West Virginia. The festival features a pancake dinner; artists; woodcarving, soapmaking and basket weaving demonstrations; a wood-chopping exhibition; a muzzle-loading contest; arts and crafts; a quilt show; square dancing; and live entertainment. }} * {{do | name=Helvetia Ramp Dinner | alt= | url=http://helvetiawv.com/Events/Helvetia_Ramps/Helvetia_Ramps.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Is held in late April; Pickens also holds a ramp dinner the previous week. Volunteers prepare over 60 bushels of ramps, 300 pounds of ham, 60 pounds of beans, 480 pounds of potatoes, and 200 pounds of cabbage. The meal includes fried and fresh ramps, beans, ham, fried potatoes, applesauce, cornbread, drink, and dessert. }} * {{do | name=Helvetia Community Fair | alt= | url=http://helvetiawv.com/Events/Fair/Fair.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sometimes called the '''Swiss Festival''', is held the second Saturday in September. It features an Alpine parade with traditional dress and vehicles, a Swiss flag toss, the blowing of the Alpenhorn, Swiss music, costumes, songs and folk dances, square dancing, and farm stands selling fresh produce, homemade preserves, baked goods, cheeses and crafts. Funds are raised during the annual '''chicken supper''' on the third Saturday in August; dinner is $8, square dancing $5. Admission to the fair is free. }} * '''Helvetia Day''', held on the Saturday closest to October 20th, celebrates the arrival of the original Swiss settlers in the valley. Features a historic walk following the settlers' original path, a folk dance workshop and square dancing. Admission to the dance is $5, all other events free. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Richter's Maplehouse | alt= | url=http://www.treewater.com/ | email= | address= 3115 Hicks Ridge Road, Pickens | lat= 38.6738371| long= -80.1611099| directions= Route 54 | phone=+1 304-924-5404 | tollfree=+1-877-WVMAPLE (986-2753) | fax= | hours=M-Sa 9AM-5PM | price= | content= One of West Virginia's largest maple syrup producers. Tours are available during the harvest season (late winter and early spring). Offering pure maple syrup, maple cream and maple candy. }} ==Eat== Helvetia takes pride in its homemade foods, including '''apple butter''' and '''Helvetia Swiss cheese''', which has been made since the 1800s. * {{eat | name=Hutte Restaurant | alt= | url=http://smilingcountry.com/swissvillage/Hutte.htm | email= | address=1 Main St | lat= 38.7062278| long= -80.2035649 | directions= Corner of Route 45 and Route 46 | phone = +1 304-924-6435 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily noon-7PM | price= | content=Reservations recommended. Heated by a wood stove, featuring a full menu with sandwiches on homemade bread, and many Swiss specialties like Swiss cheese, bratwurst and sauerbraten. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Helvetia's Swiss Mountain Retreat | alt= | url= | email= | address=60 Oakland Drive | lat= 38.6816028| long= -80.2008498| directions= Corner of Route 45 and Karlen Road | phone=+1 304 934-3890 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-19 | content=An 1890 Swiss farmhouse surrounded by over 50 acres of farmland. On-site gift shop, and alpacas that children can pet. }} * {{sleep | name=Swiss Roots | alt= | url=https://www.swissrootswv.com | email= | address=4916 Old Helvetia Road | lat=38.705248 | long=-80.202031 | directions=Route 45 | phone=+1 304 924-9100 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2024-07-28 | content=Formerly Kulture Haus, a community-owned establishment, the descendents of original settler Gottlieb Betler bought the property and turned it into a store and country inn with four rooms. }} ==Go next== * '''[[Elkins]]''' is about 1 hour northeast on CR-46 and US-219. * '''[[Buckhannon]]''' is about 1 hour north on CR-46 and CR-11. {{geo|38.705833|-80.201111}} {{IsPartOf|Potomac Highlands}} {{outlinecity}} jusgyg2ktb0z64ivavi7dd21pbm65w0 0 14502 5289094 4282833 2026-06-07T15:30:27Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289094 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hebu Tibet banner.jpg|pgname=Hepu}} '''Hepu''' is a small village in [[Tibet]], of some 100 villagers and 30 farming and herding families. == Understand == Hepu is pronounced "Lhe-puh", and means valley of the gods. "Lhe" is god, and "puh" refers to valley in the Tibetan language. [[File:Tibet - Trek 1 - 02 our guide and horse carrying our gear (150278005).jpg|thumb|On a Tibetan trek]] ==Get in== Hepu is located 3 hours walking distance east of Ganden monastery on the outskirts of Lhasa, Tibet. ==Get around== It's a relatively small village, so getting around on feet is easy in the village. However, the village is surrounded by hills and mountains, so be prepared to work out those calf muscles with uphill hiking. Yaks can also be rented to ride around village surroundings, while enjoying the serene beauty. ==See== Hepu is an important stop for backpackers travelling from Ganden monastery to Samye monastery. Ganden to Samye is a holy 4 day trek (stopping overnight only), with beautiful surroundings, and typically takes a few days to complete. Guide services can be rented from Hepu, as well as Yaks (to carry things like tents and food), and friendly villagers often offer tea and snacks in their tents or homes. ==Do== Many trekkers spend the night camping in Yak hair tents in Hepu, using Hepu as the preparation point for their treks. Meet the friendly villagers, enjoy the mountainous scenery. Ride Yaks. ==Buy== Rent Yaks for treks. Hire a guide or two (sometimes to help with the yaks). ==Eat== Dried dri (Tibetans distinctly call female yaks, "dri") and yak meat. Sheep or goat meat. Tibetan bread Tsampa (roasted barley) Tibetan dried "dri" (female Yak) cheese ==Drink== Yak (dri) butter tea ==Sleep== Spend the night in a yak hair tent or a villager's home. ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Lhasa_(prefecture)}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|29.7064495|91.5240326|zoom=13}} pndwfnfzjcihqublulg8g70nicu41y4 0 14516 5289093 4626252 2026-06-07T15:26:00Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289093 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hereford TX banner.jpg|pgname=Hereford}} [[Image:Deaf Smith County, TX, Courthouse IMG 4835.JPG|thumb|325px|Deaf Smith County Courthouse, in Hereford]] '''Hereford''' is a city of 14,600 people (2019) in the [[High Plains]] of the [[Texas Panhandle]]. ==Get in== * '''US 60''' passes through town on its way from [[Canyon]] to [[Clovis (New Mexico)|Clovis]], [[New Mexico]]. * '''Highway 385''' comes up from [[San Angelo]] in the south, and down from [[Dalhart]] in the north. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Deaf Smith County Historical Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=400 Sampson St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 2-5PM | price= | content=Artifacts from the pioneer era, farm and ranch items, American Indian artifacts, guns, photography, and paintings. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=The Ranch House | alt= | url= | email= | address=1201 US-60 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 806-364-8102 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 6AM-2PM | price= | content=The basic breakfast platter is about $6 and the daily lunch buffet usually featuring chicken fried steak is like $9 (Dec 2021). }} ==Drink== Hereford is known as the "City without a Toothache" because the naturally high level of fluorine in the local tap water helps to prevent tooth decay. ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western - Red Carpet Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=830 W 1st St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 806 364-0540 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean rooms, complimentary breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | alt= | url= | email= | address=1400 W 1st St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 806 364-3322 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | placename=Hereford | image1=US 60.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Socorro]] | minorl1=[[Clovis (New Mexico)|Clovis]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Amarillo]] | minorr1=[[Canyon]] | image2=US 385.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Boise City]] | minorl2=[[Vega (Texas)|Vega]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Odessa (Texas)|Odessa]] | minorr2=[[Brownfield]] }} {{geo|34.821944|-102.398611}} {{IsPartOf|High Plains}} {{outlinecity}} j2dnx02ppcg2z8orkd7to6p4bqu9kx7 0 15219 5289277 5288933 2026-06-08T00:21:40Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 5289277 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Budaors_banner.jpg|caption=Budaörs, in the hilly Buda suburbs}} '''Hungary''' ([[Hungarian phrasebook|Hungarian]]: ''Magyarország'') is a small landlocked country in [[central Europe]], at a historical crossroads between the [[Balkans]] and the Great Eurasian Steppe. Its capital city, [[Budapest]], boasts [[Habsburg Monarchy|Habsburg]] architecture, and ornate Turkish bathhouses remnant of its [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] past, while its villages preserve strong folk traditions. Straddling the Peri-Carpathian Steppe and the Carpathian Mountains, Hungary offers a diverse range of landscapes—from relatively low mountain ranges and thermal hot springs, to the Great Plain in the east, along with a variety of lakes and rivers. The vast [[Lake Balaton]] is a key destination for Hungary's warm summers. ==Regions== {{Regionlist |regionmap=Hungary static map.png|regionmapsize=450px| region1name=[[Central Hungary]] | region1color={{StdColor|T1}} | region1items= [[Budapest]] | region1description= The traveller's main entry point. The capital, [[Budapest]], is situated here. | region2name=[[Lake Balaton]] | region2color={{StdColor|T6}} | region2items= [[Siófok]] | region2description=Ten thousands of visitors a year head to [[Siófok]], the unofficial summer capital of Lake Balaton. | region3name=[[Western Transdanubia]] | region3color={{StdColor|T7}} | region3items= [[Szombathely]], [[Győr]] | region3description=Cities with historic downtowns and beautiful castles near the Austrian border. | region4name=[[Northern Hungary]] | region4color={{StdColor|T2}} | region4items= [[Miskolc]], [[Eger]] | region4description=Great historic towns, wine regions and (cave) baths are to be seen here. | region5name=[[Northern Great Plain]] | region5color={{StdColor|T3}} | region5items= [[Debrecen]], [[Szolnok]] | region5description= | region6name=[[Southern Great Plain]] | region6color={{StdColor|T5}} | region6items= [[Szeged]] | region6description= | region7name=[[Central Transdanubia]] | region7color={{StdColor|T8}} | region7items= | region7description= | region8name=[[Southern Transdanubia]] | region8color={{StdColor|T9}} | region8items= | region8description= }} ==Cities== <!-- DO NOT MAKE CHANGES BEFORE DISCUSSION ON TALK PAGE --> * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Budapest]]|wikidata=Q1781}} — with green filled parks, interesting museums, and a pulsating nightlife, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Debrecen]]|wikidata=Q79880}} — the second-largest city in the country * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Győr]]|wikidata=Q134494}} — there are many cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and nightclubs in its lovely baroque city center * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kecskemét]]|wikidata=Q171357}} — a town famous for its vibrant music scene, plum brandy, and Art Nouveau architecture * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Miskolc]]|wikidata=Q102397}} — with the unique cave bath in [[Miskolc-Tapolca]], the third-largest city in the country, located near the Bükk hills * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Nyíregyháza]]|wikidata=Q171223}} — a medium-sized city with a busy water resort, museum village, and annual autumn festival * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Pécs]]|wikidata=Q45779}} — a pleasant cultural centre and university town * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Szeged]]|wikidata=Q81581}} — the sunniest city in Hungary * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Székesfehérvár]]|wikidata=Q130212}} — former royal seat, famous for its baroque architecture and museums ==Other destinations== *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Lake Balaton]]|wikidata=Q6383}} &mdash; the major lake of Hungary and the biggest lake in [[Central Europe]] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Hortobágy|Hortobágy National Park]]|wikidata=Q61757}} &mdash; Hungary's largest protected area and the largest semi-natural grassland in Europe ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationHungary.png}} {{seealso|Austro-Hungarian Empire}} [[File:Kurultáj - Vágta, 2014.08.09 (3).JPG|250px|thumb|Horsemen in Kurultaj, an annual reenactment festival held in [[Bugac]] on the [[Great Hungarian Plain|Great Plain]]]] Hungary is one of the 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world, with a [[Budapest|capital]] regarded as [http://whc.unesco.org/archive/advisory_body_evaluation/400bis.pdf one of the most beautiful in the world]. Despite its relatively small size, Hungary is home to numerous World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Biosphere reserves, the second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz), the largest lake in Central Europe ([[Lake Balaton]]), and the largest natural grassland in Europe ([[Hortobágy]]). In terms of buildings, Hungary is home to the largest synagogue in Europe (the Great Synagogue of Budapest), the largest medicinal bath in Europe (Széchenyi Medicinal Bath), the third largest church in Europe (Esztergom Basilica), the second largest territorial abbey in the world (Pannonhalma Archabbey), the second largest Baroque castle in the world (Gödöllő), and the largest Early Christian Necropolis outside Italy (Pécs). You can expect to find safe food and water, good safety and a generally stable political climate. Hungary has been ethnically diverse since its inception, and while today over 90% of the population are ethnically Hungarian, pockets of ethnic and cultural Slovaks, Romanians, Germans, [[Roma culture in Europe|Romani/Sinti people]] (Gypsies), and others dot the country. Due to the border changes of Hungary after World War I, over 2 million ethnic and cultural Hungarians live in bordering countries, as well. The Hungarians, otherwise known as Magyars, are the descendants of several tribes from Central Asia, who were believed to be fierce, nomadic horsemen and came to Central Europe in the 9th century. '''Roman Catholicism''' is the traditional religion of the Hungarian people (except in the east, where many are '''Calvinists'''), but modern Hungary is largely a secular society, and less than 20% of Hungarians attend church regularly. ===History=== The region of present-day Hungary was inhabited by various peoples, including [[Celts]], [[Roman Empire|Romans]], Huns, Goths, Avars, and Slavs. The Magyars, a Finno-Ugric nomadic tribe led by Árpád, migrated into the Carpathian Basin. This is considered the foundation of the Hungarian nation. Hungary became a powerful European kingdom, as part of the Latin Christian world. It fought against [[Mongol Empire|Mongol invasions]] and later against the [[Ottoman Empire]]. Its defeat at the hands of the Ottomans in 1526 led to a dynastic crisis until the 1848 revolution. From the end of [[World War I]], Hungary lost territory and population, creating deep national trauma. It was allied with Nazi Germany during most of [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], brutally occupied by the Soviets in 1945 and taken over by communists shortly thereafter. It became a scene of an uprising against Soviet rule in 1956 led by Imre Nagy, but it was crushed. It transitioned to a democracy in 1989. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in 2004. Between 2010 and 2026, Hungary was ruled by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who weakened the country's ties to NATO and the EU and its democracy. ===Politics=== Since the inauguration of the new government in 2026, the governing party is called '''Tisza''' (''TEE-sah''; portmanteau for ''Party of Respect and Freedom'' in Hungarian, but also alludes to the name of the Tisza River). It commands a supermajority in the new parliament and wows to reverse the direction of the previous government (this includes the possible forced removal of some public officials appointed previously by them). But as so little time has passed since the election, it is yet to tell what exactly is going to happen with the country. Hence, what can be told is mostly about the previous 16-year era, throughout which the governing party was '''Fidesz''' (pronounced ''FEE-dess'')—it still remains as the second-largest bloc. Coming to power as moderate right-wing in 2010, it started to radicalise in around 2015 and is now a textbook example of a right-wing populist party. Having maintained a supermajority almost continuously, they have shaped the country's political landscape like no other force since the end of Communism: they enacted an entirely rewritten constitution in 2012 and have filled nominally neutral institutions (especially state media) with party-loyal functionaries. Hungary is the most corrupt country in the EU, according to the ''Corruption Perception Index'', with EU-funded projects regularly landing at private businesses close to leaders (even family members). There is also speculation about the previous government's possible Russian ties, as they have made large-scale contracts with Russian agencies in the past, most notably that on the expansion of the country's only nuclear power plant. Their stance on the Russo-Ukrainian War is unclear, but after an increase in harsh rhetoric, the party now routinely uses the Ukrainian government as a scapegoat (e.g., by labelling opposing figures as "Ukrainian spies") and often blocks or threatens to block Ukraine-related EU decisions. Having said that, elections are generally considered to be free and fair, and Fidesz has had a support of circa 45–55% in all parliamentary elections from 2010 to 2022, which can be considered a genuine public support (although critics often attribute this to the overwhelming weight of state and quasi-state media)—that support finally fell to 37% in 2026, in contrast to the 55% of Tisza. Hungary is classified as a "flawed democracy" by ''The Economist'', with roughly the same score as the Philippines and better than some other EU member states (e.g., Romania or Croatia). Nevertheless, the country's status was declared to be an "electoral autocracy" by resolution of the European Parliament in September 2022. There is no prosecution for public criticism of the government (many locals regularly do so), and this has not changed since the handover. As a foreigner, you should have no worries at all provided you observe the usual rules you would in any other country: don't come up with political topics out of the blue, and don't voice a strong opinion unless you know your audience is eager to hear it. There have been reports of general anti-foreigner sentiment and racism against people who look ethnically non-European, especially as Fidesz heavily relies on illegal migration as a campaign topic. However, Hungary seems to lie within the average of the former Eastern Bloc in that regard. Probably the most visible signs of the country's strange situation used to be ''propaganda posters'', placed all around the country even outside of campaign periods—it was quite common to have two or even three totally identical ones in the same bus stop! However, such posters have virtually completely disappeared since the handover. === Climate === Temperatures in Hungary vary from -20°C to 39°C through the year. Distribution and frequency of rainfall are unpredictable due to the continental climate of the country. Heavy storms are frequent after hot summer days, and so do more days long still rainfalls in the autumn. The western part of the country usually receives more rain than the eastern part, and severe droughts may occur in summertime. Weather conditions in the Great Plain can be especially harsh, with hot summers, cold winters, and scant rainfall. === Holidays === * '''1 January''' - New Year's Day * '''15 March''' - National Day (commemorating the 1848 Hungarian revolution and independence war against the Austrian Empire) * '''Flexible''' - Good Friday * '''Flexible''' - Easter * '''1 May''' - International Worker's Day * '''Flexible''' - Pentecost * '''20 August''' - State Foundation Day (also known as St. Stephen's Day) * '''23 October''' - National Day (also known as Republic Day) * '''1 November''' - All Saints Day * '''25-26 December''' - Christmas ===Visitor information === *[https://visithungary.com/ Visit Hungary] ==Talk== {{seealso|Hungarian phrasebook}} [[File:2013.09.09 Balaton (3).JPG|thumb|A road sign welcoming passers by to the town of Vonyarcvashegy near [[Keszthely]] in both the current (Roman) and the ancient Hungarian scripts—the latter of which, also called ''rovásírás'' or the "Hungarian runes," is only used ceremonially or as a sign of national pride]] Hungarians are rightly proud of their unique, complex, sophisticated, richly expressive language, '''[[Hungarian]]''' (''Magyar'' pronounced "mohdyohr"). It is a Uralic language most closely related to Mansi and Khanty of western Siberia. It is further sub-classified into the Finno-Ugric languages which include [[Finnish]] and [[Estonian]]; it is not at all related to any of its neighbours: the Slavic, Germanic, and Romance languages belonging to the Indo-European language family. Although Hungarian is related to Finnish and Estonian, it is not mutually intelligible with either of them. While there are some similarities in the vocabulary, the complicated grammar and pronunciation make it one of the most challenging languages for English speakers to learn. However, modern Hungarian is written in the Latin alphabet, which eliminates the need for English speakers to learn a new script. '''English''' is a mandatory subject in schools in Hungary. However, most Hungarians are not fluent in the language, and their level of proficiency is lower than that of many other European countries. Younger generations and people living in Budapest may be able to hold a decent conversation in English but don't expect the same from people in rural areas. It's best not to expect people to speak English at all in rural parts of the country. '''[[German phrasebook|German]]''' is spoken almost as widely as English and is almost universally spoken near the Austrian border, especially in [[Sopron]], which is officially bilingual and has significant contacts with Vienna due to its accessibility by Vienna suburban trains. '''[[Russian phrasebook|Russian]]''', which was compulsory in the Communist era, is spoken by a minority of Hungarians. Speaking Russian to Hungarians is a sensitive issue due to the history of unwanted Soviet domination, so be sure to begin the conversation in Hungarian and ask if the person speaks Russian before proceeding, and only use Russian as a last resort. ==Get in== {{Schengen}} Recognised refugees and stateless persons in possession of a valid travel document issued by the government of any one of the above countries/territories are exempt from obtaining a visa for Hungary (but ''no'' other Schengen country, except [[Germany]] and, for refugees, [[Slovakia]]) for a maximum stay of 90 days in a 180-day period. Citizens of [[Antigua and Barbuda]] are permitted to work in Hungary without the need to obtain a visa for the period of their 90-day visa-free stay. However, this ability to work visa-free does not necessarily extend to other Schengen countries. ===By plane=== [[File:Аэродромы и терминалы-перроны и стоянки, Будапешт RP42743.jpg|thumb|Budapest International Airport with old aircraft on display]] Hungary's international airports are '''[http://www.bud.hu/index.nfo?tPath=/english Liszt Ferenc Airport]{{Dead link|date=December 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' ({{IATA|BUD}}) in [[Budapest]], '''[http://www.airportdebrecen.hu/ Airport Debrecen]{{Dead link|date=June 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' ({{IATA|DEB}}) in [[Debrecen]] and '''[http://www.hevizairport.com/ Hévíz–Balaton Airport]''' ({{IATA|SOB}}) in Sármellék. The Hungarian national carrier, '''Malév''' (Hungarian Airlines) was closed down in early 2012. There are also several '''low cost carriers''' operating to Budapest: for example '''[http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair]''', '''[http://www.wizzair.com Wizzair]''', '''[http://www.easyjet.com Easyjet]''' and '''[http://www.eurowings.com Eurowings]'''. ===By train=== [[Budapest]] is an important railway hub for the whole Hungary and large part of eastern Europe, with frequent trains from [[Austria]], [[Germany]], [[Czechia]] and [[Slovakia]]. There are at least one train daily from [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Croatia]], [[Italy]], [[Romania]], [[Russia]], [[Slovenia]], [[Serbia]], [[Switzerland]] and [[Ukraine]], as well as through cars from [[Poland]] and seasonal through [[sleeping train|sleepers]] from [[Bulgaria]] and [[Montenegro]]. For detailed info see [[Budapest#By_train]]. You can search for international train connections at [http://www.elvira.hu/ official schedule site] of MÁV, national train company, or at [http://www.bahn.de German Railways website] covering almost whole Europe. ===By car=== [[File:H-vignette 2007.jpg|thumb|As in much of Central Europe, motorways are toll roads. Such physical stickers do not exist anymore, however; instead, you need a "virtual sticker" (e-vignette).]] To enter the country, ensure that your International Motor Insurance Card is valid for Hungary (H) along with the Vehicle Registration and a Power of Attorney from the owner if the car is not yours. The border guards are very strict about allowing cars through without these documents (see excepts below). The Hungarian border control is very strict and thorough. They will not hesitate to conduct a full vehicle search if necessary. Entry from Schengen countries (Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia) is out of such border control since the abolition of physical borders. All those remain show light control and due to a bilateral agreement Serbian citizens are also no more undergo a strict border control. However you have to take into consideration that from Schengen area you might undergo a so-called inside-customs control wherever moving/driving in the country. Non-Schengen passengers must take into account facing a strict control upon customs prescriptions from Ukraine and Serbia. Coming from Serbia you are allowed to bring 2 packets of cigarettes into Hungary. If you bring more they will take it and fine for €102. Weapons for hunting are allowed to bring in from any EU member state if you have a European Licence. However with possessing that you may not buy or sell your or a new weapon here. The same is the situation with illicit drugs as well. Infringement of these rules may definitely lead to your immediate arrest! Entry from non-Schengen countries can take quite a long time, in particular in the summer months on the weekends when EU-Nationals are returning north along the E75 corridor from Belgrade, Serbia. The wait lines to get through the border have been as long as 7&nbsp;km with a wait time of up to 6 hours. Alternative border points in Hungary or Croatia can be used to by-pass. If you are driving in from an EU country e.g. Austria, you are required to pull over to check with authorities at the border, otherwise, the borders are open and usually the immigration control kiosk are empty. When driving into Hungary, ensure that the border crossing on the route you choose allows the passage of foreigners. Also some smaller crossings close in the afternoon for the night. It is also required to buy a vignette for driving on highways: €20 for 10 days, €30 for a month as of 2024. === By bus === Several international bus lines go in or through Hungary. You can find timetables and book tickets on [http://www.volanbusz.hu/en/ the homepage of Volánbusz], which is the national bus company and also the local Eurolines representation. Alternatively, [http://www.orangeways.com/en Orangeways bus company]{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer services on routes between Budapest and Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. Timetables and online booking are available on their website. On the southern border with [[Serbia]] you shouldn't be surprised when there in the bus a collection is being held for a donation to the border-guards, to let the bus pass faster. ===By ship=== It is possible to enter Hungary by international shipping lines on Danube (Duna) or Tisza rivers. There is a scheduled hydrofoil service on the Danube to and from Vienna and Bratislava between May and September operated by '''[https://mahartpassnave.hu/en Mahart.]''' ===From Slovakia=== * You can use the bus no. 91 of the urban traffic company of Bratislava (DPB) going to Čunovo in order to cross between '''Rajka''' (Hungary) and '''Bratislava''' (Slovakia). In Bratislava, the bus has ''Nový most'' as its terminus, and near the Hungarian border you get on/off at the stop ''Čunovské jazerá'' (you need to signal to the driver if you plan to get off at this stop). From Čunovské jazerá it's a four-kilometer-long straight walk through a flat terrain to the town of Rajka, two kilometers on each side of the border. You may detour to visit a monument at the Austrian-Hungarian-Slovakian three country border. ==Get around== === By plane === Hungary has no regular domestic flights. As Budapest lies in the centre of the country and pretty much any point can be reached within three hours by train or bus, there isn't much need for scheduled domestic flights. However there are many opportunities for people with a valid pilot's license to rent a plane and explore by air. === By public transport === There are multiple trip planning websites for Hungarian public transport. To buy tickets, plan between stations, and for international routes use [https://jegy.mav.hu jegy.mav.hu]{{Dead link|date=December 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. '''[https://emma.mav.hu/#/ Emma]{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the most complete domestic route planner that unifies data from multiple operators. It includes lasti-mile routing, live locations of vehicles, delays and distruptions. You can also use [https://menetrendek.hu menetrendek.hu]{{Dead link|date=April 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, Google Maps, [https://apps.kde.org/itinerary/ KDE Itinerary] or the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=6371723280654935223 MenetBrand android apps] to plan your trip - these all have generally up to date data as well. Some important words in Hungarian that may be helpful are: *“honnan” - from *“hová” - to *“Autóbusz állomás” - bus station *“naponta” - daily *“munkanapokon” - on workdays ==== By train ==== [[File:MÁV 480-001 2011-02-19 Szeged.JPG|thumb|Intercity train in [[Szeged]]]] The Hungarian National Railway is '''[http://www.mav-start.hu/ MÁV]''' and '''[http://www.gysev.hu GYSEV]''' (some lines in the west of the country). The train network is star-shaped (hub-and-spoke), fanning out from the centre at [[Budapest]]. This is caused by history because half of the once complete train system went to the neighbor countries after World War I. If neither the starting or ending point is Budapest, expect to travel for a ''long time'' often with change in Budapest. '''Intercity (IC)''' trains are the fastest, and they're up-to-date, usually well maintained and clean. They link the major cities with Budapest. Expect to pay about 550&nbsp;Ft extra fee independently from the distance for the mandatory seat reservation (not in international ICs, ECs). In some cases the extra charge can be lower. Compared to the majority of Western European ticket prices, Hungary's IC trains are among the cheapest, with an excellent record of speed and comfort. At the '''weekends''' many students use these IC trains to commute between Budapest and other cities, so an early advance booking is recommended on Friday afternoons for the trains leaving Budapest and on Sunday evenings for trains towards Budapest. Working with a notebook is generally safe, unless it's heavy overcrowded. Fast trains ('''Gyors''') are usually older train cars coupled with IC services, but you don't need a seat reservation to use them. Other train lines ('''Személy, Sebes, InterRégió, Zónázó''') usually are not that fast and use older carriages (even in the 1st class). However, quality standards are improving. During the summer, trains linking Balaton to Budapest are often overcrowded with the IC usually being sold out. Pricing depends only on the distance and on the car class. Cash desks assume 2nd class by default for non-IC trains (at least in Budapest for English speakers), so if you didn't catch your IC, consider asking 1st class, paying small extra for much more comfort. Smoking is prohibited on all trains, as well as on the station platforms. Since March 2024, '''people aged 65 and older '''and''' people under 14''' generally travel free of charge. '''People under 26''' receive a 50% discount. The 90% discount for students only applies for those living in and studying in Hungarian institution. ==== Train ticket types ==== Buy tickets and passes for all trains, long-distance buses and HÉV, and some international tickets on '''[https://jegy.mav.hu/ jegy.mav.hu]{{Dead link|date=December 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' or the MÁV app. '''Regular tickets''' are valid from/to specific stations, but are valid once for any train within 24 hours. '''[https://www.ujtarifa.hu/en#gyik Passes]''' are valid for valid for almost all long-distance and some local services: trains (2nd class), long-distance buses, some local buses, trains, HÉV. These operators accept the passes: * the MÁV-Group: MÁV trains and VOLÁN buses * GYSEV trains * BKK (public transport within Budapest: you can also buy a Hungary or County pass from the BudapestGO app) * local bus operators in Csongrád, Érd, Esztergom * and some small bus companies: G-Busline Kft. (Budapest–Lenti), Trans-Tour 90 Kft. (Budapest–Beregsurány), Trans-Vonal Kft. (Nyíregyháza–Balsa), and Weekendbus Közlekedési Zrt. (Budapest–Csömör). If you have a pass and would like to use local services in a city outside of Budapest, check the local operators' site as your Pass might be valid for all transit, just buses or neither. If you travel on an IC train, you still have to reserve a seat alongside your pass. A '''County Pass''' is valid for 30 days within one county, costs 9450 Ft. A '''Hungary Pass''' is valid for the entire country. If you are planning to visit '''multiple regions''' or take lots of train trips, it might make sense to buy this at 18900 Ft. There is also a nationwide 24-hour pass. It's called '''''Hungary24''''' and costs {{HUF|4999}}. It is possible to use your '''[[Inter Rail|Interrail/Eurail]] pass''' in Hungary. Check whether buying tickets for each journey is cheaper. Most train stations will let you use a debit or credit card. Some stops might be served only by vending machines. A ''gépi menetjegykiadás'' is a staffed cashier desk; ''jegykiadó automata'' is a vending machine. You can buy tickets with euro. It is possible to purchase an international ticket and supplement at every Hungarian railway station which has an international cash desk. Cash desks do not accept euro bank notes of values above €50, and you will get the change in forints. ===== Fines ===== If you boarded at a station without a ticket office or vending machine, you can buy a regular ticket from the conductor. If you boarded at a station where purchasing a ticket was possible, you have to buy a ticket from the conductor and pay a 2600 Ft surcharge. If you boarded at a station within the [https://www.mavcsoport.hu/sites/default/files/upload/travel-offer/document/public/trkp_bp_jn_zona_01-1_2025-02-03_web.pdf Mandatory ticket pre-purchase zone around Budapest], you have to buy a ticket and pay a 25000 Ft fine. This fine isn't fully enforced yet, there is a grace period until 31 Aug 2025. Some lines might operate without a conductor: in this case buy a ticket before boarding. '''Bike transport''' The easiest way to check if you can transport bikes is to check the Bicycle checkmark on emma.mav.hu or jegy.mav.hu when planning a trip. You will have to buy a separate bike ticket (500 Ft) and on very popular lines you might have to reserve a bicycle space as well. '''[http://www.mav-start.hu/english/reisen/transporting_bicycles.php International bike transport]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' on the train also possible on selected trains cost €4-10 (vary), first price to [[Vienna]], the highest to [[Hamburg]] (via [[Berlin]]). List of [http://www.mav-start.hu/utazas/eticket_kioszk.php '''e-ticket acceptance point''']{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}s like a vending machine. Buy the ticket [http://jegyvasarlas.mav-start.hu/eTicketV2/V2/Bejelentkezes.jsp?Lang=EN on the Net]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and find at the station the pre-purchased ticket issuing machine to validate and print your ticket. There are '''[http://www.mav-start.hu/utazas/csomag_orzo.php luggage rooms or lockers]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' (Hu: csomagmegörző) in train stations. Lockers cost (since 2010): small 400&nbsp;Ft, or bigger 600&nbsp;Ft per 24hours. More than one day cost 600&nbsp;Ft per each started day. An incomplete list of stations with Luggage rooms or/and lockers: Budapest-Déli, Kelenföld (Budapest), Budapest-Keleti, Budapest-Nyugati, Debrecen, Győr, Miskolc-Tiszai, Nyíregyháza, Siófok, [[Sopron]], [[Szolnok]], [[Szombathely]]. ==== By bus ==== Hungary’s national bus network is operated by the MÁV-Group (previously run by the '''[https://www.volanbusz.hu/en Volán Association]'''). Connections are frequent, and prices are identical to those on non-Intercity trains. Bus lines often are more complete than train lines, but the speed is quite similar. Long-distance buses are clean and safe, but often subject to delays. Buy your ticket at the station ticket desk before boarding; if you do not take your bus at a main station, purchase a ticket from the driver. In Budapest and major cities, make sure that you validate tickets even when buying from the bus driver. The small orange boxes are used for validating tickets and are seen at several points throughout the bus. It is a good idea to reserve your tickets for national holidays, Friday and Sunday evenings beforehand. Online booking is available [https://webelin.volanbusz.hu/belfold/elovetel/xelinmain?lang=en in English]. You can plan your trip with any of the trip planning services mentioned at the beginning of the chapter. '''People aged 65 and older '''and''' people under 14''' generally travel free of charge. Persons between 14 and 25 get 50% discounts. ==== By boat ==== There are several scheduled riverboat and hydrofoil lines operated by [https://mahartpassnave.hu/en MAHART PassNave Ltd.] from the capital city [[Budapest]] to towns in the Danubebend, like [[Szentendre]], [[Visegrád]] and [[Esztergom]], and also a good hydrofoil boat connection operated by the same company between [[Vienna]] and Budapest from May to September. In the capital city there are several sightseeing and night cruises operated by MAHART PassNave Ltd. and other shipping companies, like Legenda Ltd. There are some ferries on Danube and Tisza but their working hours are undependable. You can trust the ferry on Lake Balaton, though, for a modest price. === By car === [[File:Hungary road sign G-401.svg|thumb|Standard speed limits in Hungary]] Aggressive and unpredictable driving and speeds significantly higher than in northern Europe are a constant source of traffic incidents. Traffic lights are not always obeyed. Most roads in Hungary are two-lane, apart from modern motorways. Roads and motorways leading to Budapest are mostly in good shape; however, cracks, potholes and bumpy roads are common on minor roads and in major cities, though they are constantly being repaired. It is usually not difficult to travel by using a map and following road signs. Expressways are not free, but there are no other toll roads or tunnels. A vignette system is used, similar to that in neighboring Austria and Slovakia, but as of 2013 the vignette is stored electronically and checked for using gantries that read licence plate numbers. You can purchase them in intervals of 10 days (called "Weekly vignette"), 1 month, or 1 year. The vignette is very important and it is a good idea to buy it even if you don't plan to use the highway. Control is automatic with video cameras and you will get a high ticket (20,000&nbsp;Ft) automatically without any warning. If you travel by normal roads the speed limit is 90&nbsp;km/h between cities and 50&nbsp;km/h inside, which slows you to the average around 60&nbsp;km/h. Roads often have high traffic (especially main roads like #8 to the west, #6 to the south and #4 to the east). On highways the speed limit is 130&nbsp;km/h, travel is the same as in Germany, and on the inside lane it is very common to have someone speed by you. Expect the Police to use speed traps of all kinds: fixed ones on all motorways which are signed, and mobile ones from bridges, cars standing on the shoulder or behind bushes and trees. Beware that some policemen hide around speed limit signs, especially when the sign visibly useless or if it's extremely slow for the given road type. Police corruption is widespread especially around Budapest (generally 10,000&nbsp;Ft solves usual problems if you don't get arrested for it). When you cross the country from the west to the east (or vice versa), take into account that there are only a few bridges crossing the [[Danube]] outside [[Budapest]]. There are some ferries available though. Outside urban areas, it is a legal requirement to drive with headlights on, even during the day—a requirement that is becoming more common across the EU. Hungary has a policy of zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol. If you are caught driving even after only having a couple of units of alcohol you are most likely to be arrested. ==== Highways ==== [[File:M1 (Hu) Otszogletu kek tabla.svg|thumb|Motorway#1]] There is a fast growing highway network in Hungary (1,480&nbsp;km in total). Each highway starts in Budapest. * M0 - Motorway ring around Budapest. The north-east and south sections are ready. * M1 - connection to [[Győr]], [[Austria]] and [[Slovakia]] (west) * M2 - connection to [[Vác]], planned to reach the border to [[Slovakia]] by 2015 (north) * M3/M30/M35 - connection to [[Miskolc]], [[Debrecen]] and [[Nyíregyháza]] (east) * M5 - connection to [[Serbia]], via [[Kecskemét]] and [[Szeged]] (south-east) * M6/M60 - Connection to [[Dunaújváros]] and [[Pécs]](south) * M7/M70 - connection to [[Lake Balaton]], [[Croatia]] and [[Slovenia]] (south-west) * M4 - connection to [[Romania]] via [[Szolnok]] (east) * M44 - connection between the M5 at [[Kecskemét]] and the Romanian border via [[Békéscsaba]] (east) * M8/M9 - will cross the country (east-west) A single vignette is required to use all highways, except for M0 and short sections around major cities, which are free. Vignettes can be purchased online with bankcard on the official [https://ematrica.nemzetiutdij.hu/en/ web] (and several private online companies, e.g. [https://www.hungary-vignette.eu/en Hungary-vignette] ), at filling stations and at [http://www.motorway.hu/ ÁAK] (State Motorway Management Co.) offices. A 10-day vignette for a passenger car costs 2975&nbsp;Ft during summertime, the 4-day ticket for car has been cancelled. Vignettes are controlled automatically through a camera system. ===By car pool=== The Hungarian [http://oszkar.com oszkar.com social car pool network/website] will allow you to find cheap transport around the country and from (and to) many European cities (especially Vienna, but many German cities are also well "serviced"). In case you're not familiar with the idea: people who travel by car and willing to take passengers post their itinerary. You can hitch a ride by booking it on the website and then contacting the driver, whose contact information the website furnishes you with. People wishing to travel by car pool can also post and hope to be found by a prospective driver. Passengers are expected to contribute to the cost of the trip, but "fares" are typically much lower than bus/coach or rail fares (e.g. as of 2013, a trip from Vienna to Budapest may cost 2,500–6,500&nbsp;Ft). A significant downside is that the site is in Hungarian (although you might be able to navigate it with a service Google Translate) and that booking (but not searching) requires registration, which is free. Drivers as well as passengers can rate each other after trips, much like at auction sites. Drivers are typically young adults (young enough to be familiar with the Internet and old enough to own their own cars); this also means they're slightly more likely to speak a foreign language than the average Hungarian, but you still shouldn't depend on it. Some commercial "shuttle operators" use oszkar.com to offer rides too; their postings are visually distinguishable from "amateur" ones. Oszkar.com is a buyer's market: there are generally many more passenger seats available than passengers. ===By taxi=== {{seealso|Budapest#By taxi}} Inspect the change that taxi drivers give you. Cabbies commonly rip off tourists by giving them change in outdated Romanian currency, which looks similar to Hungarian currency, but is worthless and cannot be redeemed. Ride-hailing is available in Hungary and the following are the most anticipated providers: * {{go | name=Bolt | alt= | url=https://bolt.eu | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-07-09 | content=Works in Budapest, Debrecen and Pécs. }} ==See== Hungary has several [[UNESCO World Heritage List|World Heritage sites]]. These are: [[Image:Estibp13.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Buda Castle by night]] * [[Budapest]], including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue * Old Village of [[Hollókő]] and its Surroundings * Caves of [[Miskolc#Further afield|Aggtelek National Park]] — beautiful caves with dripstones and stalagmites * Millenary Benedictine Abbey of [[Pannonhalma#Q936285|Pannonhalma]] and its Natural Environment * [[Hortobágy]] National Park — the Puszta * Early Christian Necropolis of [[Pécs]] (Sopianae) * [[Sopron#Further afield|Fertő Lake]] Cultural Landscape common place with Austria more see there * [[Tokaj]] and '''Villány''' Wine Regions and Historic Cultural Landscapes You can also check the [[National parks in Hungary]] page. Other major tourist destination is [[Lake Balaton]], with winehills, thermal spa in [[Hévíz]], '''Hajdúszoboszló''' and [[Harkány]] around. [[Sopron]] is one of the most popular place for a sightseeing in the region. There are also some amazing things to see. * '''Tiszavirágzás'''. In mid-June the Tisza produces swarms of mayflies which are likened to flowers. Once decimated by pollution, the population is rebounding. (They're famous for living only for 1–2 days.) * '''Busójárás'''. In February the people chase away bad ghosts by loud clamping on streets of '''Mohács'''. ==Do== * '''Birdwatching:''' Hungary has wooded hills, vast fish-pond systems and grasslands, the ''puszta''. Particularly good areas are the [[Kiskunság National Park]], [[Hortobágy]] National Park and the Aggtelek, Bukk and Zemplen Hills. * '''Horse riding:''' Vast areas of open countryside coupled with the long traditions of horsemanship make Hungary an ideal country for riding. Wide open plains in the south and forested hills in the north offer varied riding terrain. * '''Baths:''' Thermal waters abound in Hungary, with over 1000 thermal springs many of which have been turned into baths and spas. The most famous are the [[Budapest#Szchnyi_Spa|Szechenyi baths in Budapest]], but there are hundreds more. The cave baths at [[Miskolc-Tapolca]] and the spa at [[Northern_Hungary#Heves_County|Egerszalók]] are good examples. See also [[Budapest#Baths]], [[Nyíregyháza#Do]], and [http://www.gyogyviz.hu/ogyfi_kulso.htm a selected list] of authorized medicinal waters. * '''Football:''' 12 teams play soccer in the country's top tier, Nemzeti Bajnokság I or NB1; four of them are based in Budapest. The national team play home games at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, completed in 2019. *'''Autosport:''' Watch the '''Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix''' in the July window. It takes place at the Hungaroring circuit in Budapest. The Hungarian Grand Prix is also termed as 'Monaco without the bars/railings'. Book early because it follows the Belgium Grand Prix and people use the wise decision to book the tickets after the fourth race of the season. Hungaroring is also known for its nice scenery outside the race track and for heavy rains at unexpected times. Hungaroring also hosts the second tier racing, third tier racing and other events. * '''Cycling:''' the premier race is the [https://www.tourdehongrie.hu/en Tour de Hongrie] held over four days in May. ==Buy== ===Money=== <!-- {{exchange rate HUF}}--> {{exchange rates | currency=Hungarian forint | currencyCode=Ft | date=January 2026 | USD=325 | EUR=385 | GBP=44 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/huf-hungarian-forint XE.com]}} [[File:Forint-200-500-1000-2000-5000.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Hungarian forint banknotes ''(including the now withdrawn 200 Ft note)'']] The Hungarian currency is the '''forint''', denoted by the symbol "'''Ft'''" (ISO code: '''HUF'''). Notes come in denominations of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 forint; coins are available in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 two-coloured, similar to €2) and 200 (two-coloured, similar to €1) forint. Euros are now accepted at most hotels and some of the restaurants and shops. Make sure you check the exchange rate, sometimes even well known places (like McDonald's) will exchange at unrealistic rates. Forints are to disappear in the coming years in favour of the euro, but no date has been fixed. You can use major credit cards (EuroCard, Visa) in major shops and larger restaurants, but never expect that without checking first. Small places cannot afford to handle cards. ATMs are available even in small cities, the coverage is good. In Budapest, almost all businesses and services relevant to tourists support card payments. While completing any monetary transactions, it is best to pay in forint when you can. Some restaurants and hotels charge a steep rate for exchanging euros and often due to the fluctuation in forint, cost and services stated may vary drastically. ====Money exchange==== Shopping in Hungary is extremely cheap for people from the euro zone and the US. An exception to this rule is that luxury goods are often at higher prices than would be encountered in Western Europe or the US. Exchange rates for euros and US dollars are roughly the same within central (at least in [[Budapest]] and [[Eger]]). Rates will likely be much worse in airports and large train stations, so only change what you need to reach the city centre. A good habit is to compare the buy and sell rates: if they are drastically different, you're best going somewhere else. Official exchange offices always give a receipt and normally have a large glass between client and a cashier making all steps transparent for clients. Euros are very widely accepted, in hotels, in some splurge restaurants or bars, in some shop (like all SPAR super/hypermarkets, usually at the cashdesk area is a board with the actual rate), or international cash desk of course the rates five even ten percent worse than in the banks and be prepared for the change they will get back in forint. Try using small notes (max. 50), at international cash desk can even pay also with coins and the rate is ok. Traded currencies at the two biggest Hungarian bank [https://www.kh.hu/publish/kh/hu/lakossag/arfolyamok_kondiciok.html K&H Bank]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}: AUD, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, JPY, NOK, PLN, SEK, USD; [https://www.otpbank.hu/portal/en/Rates/CashandFX OTP Bank]: same as K&H plus BGN, RUB and accepted Euro or Amex travellers cheques (commission). Smaller banks like [https://www.raiffeisen.hu/en/web/english/home Raiffeisen Bank]{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (for CZK), [http://www.oberbank.hu/OBK_webp/OBK/oberbank_hu/index.jsp Oberbank]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (for CHF) or [http://www.sberbank.hu/en/private.html Sberbank]{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (for RUB) giving better rates, but not change so many currencies (need to check as it is variable). For your remaining forints, buying euros, US dollars and Swiss francs is always available, but others only when in stock. More unusual currencies, such as Israeli shekels, Hong Kong dollars, or Ukrainian hryvnia, can only be exchanged at money changers. If you arrive in Hungary at weekends, holidays or evening banks are closed only ATMs or money changer shops or some hotels (mostly the biggers). ATMs and banks can be found in hypermarkets. If you arrive at Budapest Ferihegy Airport late at night or on state holidays changing money is possible as there are five [http://www.bud.hu/english/passengers/shopping_and_gastronomy/services/interchange-8182.html interchange]{{Dead link|date=December 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} money changer offices. Opening times vary: from morning to around midnight, and one is open 24 hours a day. There is an ATM in the arrival hall at Budapest Ferihegy, and the rates for using ATMs with a card are often better than the bureau de change. Also Interchange has booths at Déli (one), Keleti (three), Nyugati (one) Railway stations. These are open daily from 07:00 or earlier to 20:50-23:30. Locations and opening time [https://interchange.eu/branch/location/hungary/ here]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. In the city centre of Budapest at #2 Vörösmarty square ([[File:BKV m 1 jms.svg|15px]]:Vörösmarty tér) branch is open 24 hours a day. There are many ATMs in Budapest which will accept European and North American debit or credit cards. Be aware that "Euronet" ATMs will typically charge 2000–2500 HUF in addition to any charges your own bank may apply, whereas ATMs operated by banks (e.g. OTP Bank, Raiffeisenbank) don't add extra charges. Visitors report that unofficial money changers operating near an official money changing booth offer unfavourable rates and recommend using the official exchange offices. Such exchangers are illegal and there is the possibility that you will receive something other than Hungarian currency or nothing at all. ===Tipping=== [[Tipping|Tips]] (''borravaló'') are given in Hungary for some services: in restaurants, in bars, to taxi drivers, to hairdressers, and often to people that fix things around the house, like plumbers and electricians. Although not legally required, social norms encourage that tips are given. 10% is usually enough. Check your receipt before you pay, because some bars and restaurants charge a 10% service fee (szervizdíj), in this case tipping is not expected. ===Shopping=== Apart from classic tourist souvenirs such as postcards and trinkets, here are some things unique to Hungary or just hard to find elsewhere. ==== Hungarian foods ==== [[File:Almog 9 Budamarket.jpg|thumb|Paprika and garlic products for sale]] * '''Duck and goose liver''' * '''Salamis''' - products of [http://herz.hu/ Hertz], Picks are the best, try Winter salami (Hu: Téliszalámi) * '''Sweets''' Chocolates with fruit Brandy, Szamos Marzipan dessert, Praline with Truffle, szaloncukor, literally: "parlour candy", is a popular sweet at Christmas. * '''Cold-smoked sausages''' - Mangalica and grey beef specials * '''Herbal Teas''' * '''Truffle Products''' - Honeys, Jams * '''Spices''': Paprika and Hungarian Saffron * '''Gundel set of cheese''': aged in Gundel wines or with walnut pieces or seasonings. Most easily found in 350 g sets of three kinds in duty-free of Ferihegy Airport in [[Budapest]] (at least in Terminal 2), but is likely available in Gundel 1894 Food & Wine Cellar (see [[Budapest/Pest#Gundel|Pest#Eat]]). Keep in mind that shelf life for this cheese is only 2 months. ====Hungarian beverages ==== * '''Champagnes''' * '''Wines''': the vineries of Badacsony, Tokaj, Villány have the best products, but when purchasing wine beyond the right kind and vintage is also important the wine rack. The wrought iron with wine leaves is very showy, but if you are traveling by plane difficult to transport, so maybe a wood is more practical and you can buy a wide range of it. Other good names are: Somlói Juhfark, Egri Bikavér (see Liquor), Kadarka, red wine from Villány area etc. * '''Pálinka''': very famous and strong brandy made from fruits. * '''Unicum''': a herbal digestif liqueur. ==== Others ==== [[File:Ceramic house, palinka flasks in Gyenesdiás, 2016 Hungary.jpg|thumb|Porcelain palinka bottles]] * '''Black pottery''' - part of the Transdanubian folk art * '''Porcelain''' - look for high quality handmade Herend and Zsolnay products, usually sell them in set, simple candle holders are much cheaper and also popular * Herend '''majolica''' at more affordable prices than the classic Herend. * '''Hungarian Cuisine book''' (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian) * 'matyó' patterned wooden spoons, ceramic of Sárospatak spoon holder * '''Embroideries''' such as patterned of Kalocsa or Matyó. * '''Blueprinted textiles''' mostly linen or cotton materials * '''Diamonds''' in handmade white gold, platinum inlaid jewellery, try your luck at [[Szentendre]] the Europe’s largest diamond & jewellery centre * '''Handicrafts and decorative arts''' works decorated with traditional, Hungarian folk motifs (letter-paper envelope sets, greeting cards, handkerchiefs, napkins, tablecloths, pillows, towels) * The '''Rubik's cube''' originated in Hungary and was invented in 1974 by Erno Rubik and is one example of its longstanding gaming tradition. ==Eat== Main courses in menu are normally 3000–5000&nbsp;Ft in touristy places in Budapest, 2000–3000&nbsp;Ft outside it, or in towns like [[Eger]] and [[Szentendre]]. A two-course lunch with a soft drink in [[Budapest]] typically costs 3000–10000&nbsp;Ft per person, and half or third of that outside [[Budapest]]. A Chinese fast food menu is around 1500&nbsp;Ft. (updated Jan 2023) In restaurants, a service charge is frequently included into bill, 10% or even 12%, but this has to be clearly pointed out on the menu. If it's not mentioned, the place has no right to include a service charge in the bill. Even if there's no service charge, unless the service was preposterous most Hungarians tend to leave a tip of 10% minimum. Unlike in most western countries, tip is usually not left on the table but rather the amount is specified to the waiting staff when you pay. There were some places, mainly in the centre of Pest, that try to rip off drunk tourists at night by charging ridiculously high prices for drinks. Most of these places are closed now, but it's still a good idea to always check the prices before ordering. Common in major cities and next to the highways are branches of major international chains such as [http://kfc.hu/en/ KFC], [http://www.mcdonalds.hu/ McDonald's], [http://www.burgerking.hu/ettermek/ Burger King]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, [http://www.subwayhungary.com/hu/page_restaurant_locator.html Subway]{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, [http://www.pizzahut.hu/etterem_kereso/ Pizza Hut]{{Dead link|date=December 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}and [http://www.fridays.hu/ TGI Friday's]{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} last two just in Budapest. ===Cuisine=== [[Image:Szentendre Goulash.JPG|thumb|A fancy serving of ''gulyás'' soup]] [[File:2009-09-gulasch-pörkölt-paprikas-1.jpg|thumb|'''Pörkölt''' (is a meat stew which originates from Hungary) and '''Nokedli''' (a pasta, used as side dish)]] Hungarians are quite proud of their cuisine (''Magyar konyha''), and most of the time not without reason. Food is usually spicy, but not hot by general standards, and it's tasty rather than healthy: many dishes are prepared with lard or deep-fried. The national spice is '''paprika''', made from ground sweet bell peppers. * {{eat | name=Goulash | alt=pörkölt | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q205762 | lastedit=2023-12-03 | content=The national dish is '''goulash''' but Hungarians call the thick paprika-laden stew known as goulash elsewhere by the term ''pörkölt'' and reserve the term ''gulyás'' for a lighter paprika-flavoured soup. }} Meat is popular, especially pork (sertés), beef (marha) and venison (őz). Less common are lamb and mutton. Chicken (csirke) and turkey (pulyka) are common, and you will also find game birds excellent in smarter restaurants and country areas: pheasant (fácán), partridge (fogoly) and duck (kacsa). Goose is also quite popular in Hungary. While tourists gorge on '''goose liver''' (''libamáj''), still cheap by Western standards, probably the most common dish is ''sült libacomb'', '''roast goose leg'''. The best fish in Hungary are river fish: carp (ponty), zander (fogas/süllő) and catfish (harcsa), though many restaurants will serve fish from far away. Another typical Hungarian fish meal is roasted hake (sült hekk). Less well known in the rest of the world are '''csirke paprikás''', chicken stew in paprika sauce, and '''halászlé''', paprika fish soup often made from carp. Stuffed (''töltött'') vegetables of all kinds are also popular, and Hungarian pancakes ('''palacsinta'''), both savoury and sweet, are a treat. Common snacks include '''kolbász''', a Hungarianised version of the Polish ''kielbasa'' sausage, and '''lángos''', deep-fried dough with a variety of toppings (mostly sour cream, cheese, or garlic). A typical Hungarian meal will involve soup, often like a consommé (erőleves), meat with potatoes (burgonya) and a side salad, and a dessert such as pancakes (palacsinta). A meal is almost always, even at breakfast, accompanied by Hungarian '''pickles''' called ''savanyúság'', literally "sourness". These are often dubbed ''saláta'' on menus, so order a ''vitamin saláta'' if you want fresh vegetables. Starch is most often served as potatoes, rice or dumplings (''galuska'' or ''nokedli''). The primary Hungarian contribution in this field is an unusual type of small couscous-like pasta called ''tarhonya''. It is worth visiting a "cukrászda" if you are in Hungary. These are very popular with delicious cakes and coffee. Try the traditional krémes (with vanilla cream), eszterházy (lots of nuts) or somlói galuska. Another favourite is '''lángos''', which is deep-fried bread served served with various fillings. The most common is plain, with salt, garlic (fokhagyma) and soured cream (tejföl). If you do come across a lángos stand, there are usually a large number of options from pizza lángos, or eggs with mayonnaise or Nutella and bananas. ===Vegetarian food=== Vegetarians and vegans will have about as much ease eating out as in any other western country. [[Budapest]] is not a problem, as there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, but in an ordinary Hungarian restaurant the non-meat mains on the menu are pretty much limited to ''rántott sajt'' (fried cheese) and ''gombafejek rántva'' (fried mushrooms), but some places will avoid meat for your order if asked. Italian food is popular, so as long as you don't mind a pasta heavy diet as a vegetarian you will find a wider choice. For self-catering, the selection of fruits and vegetables from supermarkets or local shops and market is quite good, especially in summer. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan restaurants, and a lot of health food stores that offer all sorts of vegetarian/vegan products, including cosmetics. ==Drink== ===Wine=== [[Image:Wine regions Hungary.svg|right|thumb|350px|Hungary has several famous vine regions, most known are No.5 '''Badacsony''', No.20 [[Eger]], No.13 [[Szekszárd]], No.22 [[Tokaj]], No.15 '''Villány'''. Prices are reasonable.]] [[Image:Villany, wine.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Hills, grape plantations and wine cellars near '''Villány''', southern Hungary.]] <!-- NOTE TO EDITORS: This is a short summary for "Egri Bikavér", which should be described fully in [[Eger#Drink]]. Please update information there as a primary description; add only most essential details here. --> * '''Egri Bikavér''' (Bull's Blood of Eger) (1000&nbsp;Ft for a good one) is a strong red Hungarian wine which supposedly saved a clever Hungarian girl from her fate with a Turkish sultan. During the time of the Turkish occupation, it is said a young girl was summoned to become a member of the local sultan's harem. Not wanting this fate for his daughter, her father gave her a bottle of Egri Bikavér to take to the sultan. He told her to tell the ruler it was bull's blood, and would make him invincible. The sultan, being Muslim, was unaccustomed to alcohol, and proceeded to pass out, leaving the daughter unharmed. There is another story connected to why Bull's Blood is called so, and it also comes from the Turkish era. According to that one, the defenders of the different castles used to drink this red wine. When they saw the color on the mouths of the Hungarians, they thought that it must have been from a bull, thus the name. * '''Tokaj''' is known for its sweet dessert wines (''Tokaji aszú''), (2000–6000&nbsp;Ft) which acquire their distinctive taste from grapes infected by the "noble rot" ''Botrytis cinerea''. The favorite tipple of aristocracy, past fans of Tokaji include Louis XIV (who called Tokaj as "''The king of the wines, the wine of the kings''"), Beethoven, Napoleon III and Peter the Great &mdash; which is still reflected in the steep pricing of the best varieties. Almost uniquely among white wines, Tokaj keeps well for a long time. Hungarian wine, including champagne ("pezsgő"), is quite likely to be sweet ("Édes" or "félédes"). If dry wine is your preference, look for the word "Száraz" on the label. When buying bottled wine, don't bother with types cheaper than 600–700&nbsp;Ft, as they are usually very low quality (maybe not even produced from grapes). In wine cellars high quality may be available at surprisingly low prices. ===Liquor=== In Hungarian, '''pálinka''' denotes strong brandy-like liquor distilled from fruit. ''Pálinka'' is a very social drink: just as the English drink tea, the Hungarians, especially in rural areas, will offer ''pálinka'' to guests upon arrival. The best-known varieties are ''barackpálinka'', made from apricots, ''körtepálinka'' from pears, and ''szilvapálinka'' made from plums. Factory-made ''pálinka'' is widely available, but keep an eye out for homemade ''házipálinka''. Pálinkas usually contain around or above 50% of alcohol, often more for the homemade ones. Pálinka bottles marked ''mézes'' will be heavily sweetened with honey. (3000&nbsp;Ft for something good) '''Unicum''' is a strong ''digestif'' made from a secret mix of over 40 herbs. It comes in striking black bottles emblazoned with a red and white cross, and has a very strong and unusual taste. ''Unicum Next'' has a lighter, citrusy flavor, and is rather more palatable. Definitely worth trying, the spherical bottle (affectionately called "the Holy Hand Grenade") itself may also be used for decoration, and keeps very well for a long time. It is available in every bar in Hungary but it is rare to see someone drinking it. ===Beer=== Hungarian beer is quite average compared to other Central European countries like Germany and the Czech Republic as it has long been a wine culture. The most common beers are Dreher, Szalon, Borsodi, Soproni and Arany Ászok, available in the styles ''világos'' (lager) and ''barna'' (brown). All of Hungarian breweries are owned and managed by international brands such as: Dreher Sörgyár (Budapest); Heineken Hungaria (Sopron and Martfű); Heineken; Borsodi Sörgyár (Bőcs); Pécsi Sörfőzde (Pécs); Ottakinger. They cost 200–300&nbsp;Ft at a store and 400–600&nbsp;Ft at a bar. Some expensive club can charge up to 900 in Budapest. Imported beers like Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen and Budweiser-Budvar (the original Czech variety) are widely available in bars and markets for not much more than the ubiquitous Hungarian brands. When offering a toast with beer, be warned that most Hungarians will politely refuse. This is due to an old tradition due to remembering soldiers executed by the Habsburgs of Austria in the 1848 revolution, whereby it was decreed no Hungarian would toast with beer for 150 years. It's been so long, however, that most Hungarians no longer know the origins of this tradition or that they've been free to make toasts over beer for the past ten years. ===Coffee=== Cafe culture is widespread in Hungary, although it may never recover the romance of its turn-of-the-century intellectual heyday. Unless asked, it's a good idea to specify what kind of coffee you prefer. The word ''kávé'' means the strong, espresso-like coffee, although American-style coffee, known as ''hosszú kávé'' in Hungarian, usually translated as "long coffee", is also available at most places. ===Tea=== Tea houses are becoming popular in cities, especially among the young. There is a growing number of tea houses, mainly in [[Budapest]] and some bigger cities where people can buy several types of loose tea. The best teas are herbal and fruit varieties. In restaurants and cafes, lemon juice is frequently served in a small bottle. However, in traditional restaurants or cafes good teas are hard to find as coffee are preferred. ==Sleep== ===Hostels=== Very good rated hostels cost about €9–22 per night. The lower prices you usually get during week-days and in low season. (updated July 2022) ===Farmhouses=== '''Village Tourism''' is popular and very well developed in Hungary, and can be a remarkable experience. Start your research with ''1Hungary'' [http://www.1hungary.com/info/hungary/], ''National Federation of Rural and Agrotourism'' [http://www.fatosz.hu/11-5115.html]{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and ''Centre of Rural Tourism'' [http://www.falutur.hu/]. Near Budapest it is also possible to find rural houses to rent, for instance the ''Wild Grape Guesthouse'' [http://www.travelfever.org/]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, what makes a good combination to explore the capital and a National Park while staying at the same accommodation. ===Camping=== There are campgrounds available. See the city guides, including the [[Budapest]] guide. ==Learn== Hungary is a country known for its rich academic tradition and cultural diversity, where education is highly valued. It boasts 13 Nobel laureates, numerous inventors, artists, and scientists, and is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. Despite facing many historical challenges and transformations, Hungarians strongly believe in the power of knowledge to preserve their identity and sovereignty. This unwavering commitment to education and innovation has made Hungary a member of the European Union and a leader in several fields of science and technology. Hungarian universities are open to all foreign students. Many European exchange students come through the EU's Erasmus program. There are quite a lot students from Asia and the Middle East as well, particularly because despite the high standard of education, fees are still considerably lower than in the more developed Western European countries. Those interested should visit Study in Hungary [http://www.studyhungary.hu/] or University of Debrecen [http://www.ud-mhsc.org/] websites. [http://studyuniversity.info/map/direct/73 Map of Hungarian universities and colleges]{{Dead link|date=April 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. ==Work== It could be very difficult for an individual to seek legal employment in Hungary because of the complexity, cost and time involved. Most foreign workers in Hungary have received their visas and other necessary documents through the company they are employed by. It is hoped, however, that since the joining of Hungary to the EU a reduction will follow in the amount of red tape involved. Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda are permitted to work in Hungary without the need to obtain a visa for the period of their 90 day visa-free stay. However, this ability to work visa-free does not necessarily extend to other Schengen countries. Many students, usually on a gap year, work as second language teachers at one of Budapest's many language schools. A qualification is required (ESL/TEFL/TESOL) and experience is preferred. One option is to teach through the Central European Teaching Program. For a placement fee they will take care of paperwork and set you up in a school in Hungary teaching English on a local salary. Contracts are for one semester or a whole school year. Qualified ESL/EFL teachers can find employment in Hungary at private language schools which offer better rates of pay and without having to pay a placement fee. See also [[Budapest#Work|Work section in Budapest article]]. ==Stay safe== [[File:Budapest bei Nacht Pestseite.jpg|thumb|Budapest by night]] Hungary in general is a very safe country. However, petty crime in particular remains a concern, just like in any other country. Watch your bags and pockets on public transport. There is a danger of [[pickpockets]]. Passports, cash and credit cards are common targets of thieves. Keep items that you do not store in your hotel safe or residence in a safe place, but be aware that pockets, purses and backpacks are especially vulnerable, even if closed. There are also reported cases of people who got their baggage stolen while sleeping on the train. Generally, Hungary is rather quiet during the night compared to other European countries, and crime to tourists is limited to pickpocketing, and [[common scams|cheating on prices and bills and taxi fares]]. Everyone is required to carry their passport and ID card. Not doing so lead to trouble with the police. The police generally accept a colour copy of your passport. The police force is professional and well trained, but most hardly speak any English. See the Budapest travel guide for more specific and valuable information about common street scams and tourist traps in Hungary. Despite the government's controversial rhetoric regarding immigration, most Hungarians are not racist or xenophobic, and Budapest does have a small yet vibrant immigrant community. With that said, you might want to avoid living in rural areas if you are not white. === Driving conditions === The majority of Hungarians drive dangerously and had 739 deaths on the roads in 2010. This is largely due to careless driving habits. Many drivers do not observe the speed limits and you should be extra careful on two-way roads where local drivers pass each other frequently and allow for less space than you may be used to. Car seats are required for infants. Children under age 12 may not sit in the front seat. Seat belts are mandatory for everyone in the car. You may not turn right on a red light. The police issues tickets for traffic violations and issue on the spot fines. In practice the laws are widely ignored. Also, Hungarian laws have '''zero tolerance''' to drink and drive, and the penalty is a severe fine. It means no alcoholic beverage is allowed to be consumed if driving, '''no blood alcohol of any level is acceptable.''' Failure to pay fines may result in your passport getting confiscated, or even a jail term until or unless you pay the fine. More importantly, the police stops vehicles regularly for document checks. You shouldn't worry when you are stopped because by law, everyone needs to have their identification papers checked. Hungary has some of the harshest penalties for those involved in a car accident. Involvement in a car accident results in a fine, and maybe a prison sentence from 1 year to 5 years (depending on the aggravating circumstances). ==Stay healthy== Food and water is generally safe, even in remote villages. It is safe to drink '''[[tap water]]''' anywhere, even in remote areas, however, due to the cleaning process the taste of the water can be really unpleasant. Best idea is to try before changing to the bottled water. Bottled waters has a large selection, both the fizzy (blue bottle cap) and still (red/pink bottle cap) water and it is cheap (starts from less than 100&nbsp;Ft for 1.5 litre). The only notable exception of the drinking water are trains where the tap water is not drinkable and other places where tap water is labeled as such. It is widely available and good practice to have with you a bottle during hot summer. Private health care providers are high quality, but limited in scope once outside Budapest. Dentistry is cheaper here than in Western Europe (8000–10,000&nbsp;Ft for an appointment and x-ray), and physiotherapy also (3000&nbsp;Ft for a half-hour treatment), but check the price with the provider before you confirm the appointment. Outside Budapest you will likely have to speak basic Hungarian to communicate your needs as few doctors will have any English or German skills. Public health care is free for qualifying (insured) people, and is of adequate quality in urban areas. The country has joined the EU, so basic coverage is present for EU citizens, but check before entering the country how far are you insured and what you have to pay for. Do not expect at this time that the local doctor will know the EU rules, prepare to provide info. The European Health Insurance Card is required from EU citizens applying for free treatment under this regulation. Pharmacies are everywhere, you may expect high prices, but good pharmaceutical coverage. Sadly the situation clearly has worsened a lot since early 2010, as many pharmacies can not maintain an adequate reserve of medicines. Another problem might be communicating with the pharmacist as most of them speak only Hungarian. Quite unexpectedly some rusty Latin might come handy. Due to reduced trade between Hungary and andania (as of Dec 2006), some of familiar medications are unavailable—so be prepared to find a substitute in advance. ==Respect== === Names === Uniquely in Europe, Hungary uses the '''Eastern name order''', i.e. the family name precedes the given name. For example, someone named ''Kovács István'' has the family name ''Kovács'' ("Smith") and the given name ''István'' ("Stephen"). However, most Hungarians change their name order when talking or writing in a foreign language, like ''István Kovács''. Foreign names are also kept in the original order (like ''John Travolta''; but for an originally Eastern name, the Eastern order is retained, like for ''Abe Shinzo''). In official documents (and sometimes elsewhere), your name might get changed to the Eastern order. Prepare for misunderstandings, but when in doubt, just ask. Hungarians generally avoid to address people by name whom they do not know well. The general norm is ''Uram'' (Sir) for males or ''Hölgyem/Asszonyom'' (Madam) for females. The title is probably used more often, if known (e.g. ''Igazgató Úr'', "Mr. Director"; or ''Doktor Úr'', "Doctor"). If having to use the surname, it is like ''Kovács úr'' ("Mr. Smith"). Given names are only used between acquintances, or with those who have offered this to you. Don't use them otherwise; it might be considered rude. === General etiquette === Hungarians are generally straightforward communicators. They are quite comfortable with expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings openly, and you can expect them to tell you exactly what they think. Although their directness may come across as blunt, assertive, or even rude to some, it's important to understand that they are not trying to offend or hurt anyone's feelings. They simply believe in being truthful and straightforward in their interactions with others. Hungarians believe in strong familial values and often live with extended family members who provide both financial and emotional support. Therefore, it is important to '''show respect for the elderly'''. Don't use first names (''keresztnév'') unless you've been told to, and compose yourself in a mature fashion around someone older than you. On public transportation, it is obligatory to offer your seat to older people. Talking loudly is generally considered rude. You will notice how most Hungarians tend to keep their voices down in public places. When entering a home, shoes should generally be taken off. === Sensitive issues === * The 1956 Revolution continues to be a sensitive subject with many of the Hungarians, and anti-Russian sentiment used to be high due to the violent suppression of the uprising by the Soviet army. This, however, seems to have faded away, and surprisingly, conservative and right-wing people tend to have a more positive attitude towards Russia. Approval rates of financial support for Ukraine during the Russian invasion are comparatively low, with the government even accused of being pro-Russian – just don't mention the topic if possible, as it is quite controversial. * You are well advised not to discuss the Treaty of Trianon (1920) at all — many Hungarians can take it surprisingly sensitively, even today. * Open display of the Communist red star and hammer and sickle symbol, the Nazi swastika and SS symbols, and the Hungarian fascist Arrow Cross, is prohibited by law. Make sure your clothing does not have these symbols on it, even if it's just a joke. You can be fined for it. * Members of the Roma community may find "Gypsy", or the traditional Hungarian label ''cigány'' (pronounced ''tzigan'') to be offensive; some, however, may even refer to themselves as such. There are also some niche cases; e.g. when used in connection with music, ''cigány'' is used (even officially; e.g. ''Muzsikus cigányok parkja'', "Park of Gypsy Musicians"). As a foreigner, always use ''roma'' at first. * As a rural tradition, Hungarians affectionately refer to themselves as "dancing with tears in our eyes" ("sírva vígad a magyar"), as in a bittersweet resignation to the perceived bad luck in their long history. Avoid mocking Hungarian history and Hungarian patriotism. ==== Political issues ==== As discussed under [[#Politics]], the country used to be run by a right-wing populist party for 16 years, provoking strong emotions from supporters and dissidents. A rule of thumb is that the countryside (this includes non-capital cities) and older voters tend to support the old governing party, while Budapest and younger people tend to oppose it; however, in 2026 surprisingly many small villages were won by the then-opposition, so this should not be taken too literally. As usual while in a foreign country, don't "come out" until you know the others are open to your opinion. It is important to understand that the popularity of Fidesz (which is now steeply declining anyway) does ''not'' mean that Hungarians would be racist, xenophobic, or Russophile in general. In spite of corruption and democratic backsliding, the old government used to enjoy genuine support from a significant part of the population, as they led the country out of the economic crisis of the late 2000s and have done much for the agricultural sector. Residents of small villages often feel that the party is the only one who listens to them, as the old left-oriented opposition has neglected building out networks reaching there. Others vote out of fear induced by state-sponsored media (especially in 2022, when propaganda accused opposition parties for warmongering with Russia). Finally, a complicated election system has turned the party's roughly 50% support into two-thirds of seats in the legislature—in fact, this is why the new government ''also'' has a supermajority now. The point is that as a foreigner, you probably don't understand the entirety of the situation; try not to speak as if you did. Saying that Fidesz supporters are in general "brainwashed" or "xenophobic" oversimplifies things, and branding the entire nation as such will probably be taken as outright offensive even by most other Hungarians. ==== National issues ==== Given Hungary's history of enduring turbulent events, many Hungarians also exhibit sensitivity towards various historical occurrences. You should avoid discussing or bringing up the following topics as they can quickly unsettle people: * '''Hungarian Revolution of 1956''' — the Soviets arrested and killed thousands of Hungarians for revolting against the Hungarian People's Republic, leading to the exodus of nearly a quarter of a million Hungarians. * Anything regarding the '''Hungarian People's Republic''' — thousands of Hungarians were arrested, imprisoned, tortured, exiled, and mistreated by the pro-Soviet communist government. However, some elderly people may have more positive thoughts about the later, comparatively relaxed period; this phenomenon is also referred to as "Kádár nostalgia", referring to the leader installed directly after the revolution. After a peaceful transition, the moderate left-wing successor of the former Communist party used to be one of the major parties until 2010. * '''Hungary's relationship with [[Russia]]''' — although relations have improved since the early 1990s, there is some antipathy and distrust towards Russia in some circles. ===Uncommon customs=== * It's an old tradition that Hungarians do not clink beer glasses or beer bottles. This is due to the legend that Austrians celebrated the execution of the 13 Hungarian Martyrs in 1849 by clinking their beer glasses, so Hungarians vowed not to clink with beer for 150 years. Obviously this time period has expired, but old habits die hard although less so by younger generations. ==Connect== * Broadband Internet access is now widespread in Hungary. It's quite usual to find free Internet access (Wi-Fi) in shopping centers; in Budapest, most cafes and pubs. You'll have Wi-Fi access even in small towns. Look for the "Wi-Fi" signs, you may have to ask for the access password, however, if you consume, it will be freely given. There are 4G coverage in most of the country while 5G is being deployed (July 2024). ==Go next== The land border can be crossed to [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Croatia]], [[Serbia]], [[Romania]], [[Ukraine]] and [[Slovakia]]. {{geo|47.2|19.2|zoom=7}} {{isPartOf|Central Europe}} {{outlinecountry}} ovc8y7usvmad5d8fzv5fbv2y1rf59bd 0 15557 5289054 5288517 2026-06-07T13:37:27Z Globetrotter30 2363356 /* Stay safe */ @Internetarchivebot, none of these are dead links... 5289054 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|TajMahal Banner.jpg|caption=Taj Mahal|origin=0,0}} '''India''' ([[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]: भारत ''Bhārat''), the largest country in [[South Asia]], has many of the world's highest mountains, most populated cities, and longest rivers. As one of the great [[Civilizations|civilisations]] of the ancient world, once revered as 'the golden bird', India's heritage and culture are a rich amalgam of the past and present. This vast country, the most populous in the world, offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today. As the nation opens up to a globalised world, India still has a depth of history and intensity of culture that awe and fascinate the many who visit there. ==Regions== India is administratively divided into 28 states and 8 union territories. The states are broadly demarcated on linguistic lines. They vary in size; the larger ones are bigger and more diverse than some countries of [[Europe]]. The union territories are usually much smaller than the states—sometimes they are just one city—and they have much less autonomy. India has two island chains off the mainland – the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] in the [[Bay of Bengal]] and the [[Lakshadweep]] in the Arabian Sea. The states and union territories are grouped by convention into the following regions: {{Regionlist | regionmap=India Wikivoyage map.svg | regionmaptext=Map of India's regions and states | regionInteractiveMap=map1 | regionmapsize=400px | region1name=[[Himalayan North]] | region1color=#d5b66b | region1items=[[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ladakh]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[Uttarakhand]] | region1description=Mountainous and beautiful, a tourist destination for the adventurous and the spiritual. This region contains some of India's most visited hill stations and religious places. | region2name=[[Plains (India)|The Plains]] | region2color=#d5dc76 | region2items=[[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[Haryana]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Delhi]] | region2description=The plains, India's breadbasket, are watered by the holy rivers Ganges and Yamuna and their tributaries. The region also features the country's capital [[New Delhi]], [[Agra]] of Taj Mahal fame, and the holy cities of [[Mathura]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Varanasi]], [[Bodh Gaya]] and [[Amritsar]]. Many of the events that shaped India's history took place in this region. | region3name=[[Western India]] | region3color=#71b37b | region3items=[[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Goa]], [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]] | region3description= Home to the vast Thar Desert; the colourful palaces, forts and cities of Rajasthan; the country's most vibrant and biggest city, [[Mumbai]]; the mesmerising rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora in Maharashtra; pristine forests; the wonderful beaches of Goa; the Asiatic lions of Gujarat in Gir jungles; and the rapidly developing cities of [[Ahmedabad]], [[Surat]], [[Jaipur]] and [[Pune]]. | region4name=[[Central India]] | region4color=#8a84a3 | region4items=[[Chhattisgarh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] | region4description=Breathtaking and vibrant, a landlocked region that offers everything from rolling hills, dramatic waterfalls and abundant wildlife, to classical architecture, tribal heritage and modern steel industry. Home to the Vindhya and [[Satpura National Park|Satpura]] mountains; the [[Jagdalpur|Chitrakote Falls]]; the prehistoric [[Bhimbetka]] caves; the erotic sculptures of [[Khajuraho]]; and the [[Bhilai]]-[[Durg]] industrial area. | region5name=[[Eastern India]] | region5color=#4da9c4 | region5items=[[Jharkhand]], [[Odisha]], [[Sikkim]], [[West Bengal]] | region5description=Economically less developed, but culturally rich and perhaps the most welcoming to outsiders. Features [[Kolkata]], once the capital of British India, and the temple cities of [[Puri]], [[Bhubaneswar]] and [[Konark]]. The region stretches from the mountains to the coast, resulting in fascinating variations in climate. It is also the mineral storehouse of India, having the country's largest and richest mines. | region6name=[[North-Eastern India]] | region6color=#d56d76 | region6items=[[Arunachal Pradesh]], [[Assam]], [[Manipur]], [[Meghalaya]], [[Mizoram]], [[Nagaland]], [[Tripura]] | region6description=Insular and relatively virgin, this is the country's tribal corner, with lush, beautiful landscapes, endemic flora and fauna of the Indo-Malayan group and famed tea gardens. Consists of seven states popularly known as the "Seven Sisters". The world's oldest polo ground, the world's only floating national park, the world's only women-run market and the world's tallest topiary plant can be seen in [[Manipur]]. The state of Meghalaya is depicted as the "Scotland of India" because of its mesmerising environment. | region7name=[[Southern India]] | region7color=#b383b3 | region7items=[[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]], [[Lakshadweep]], [[Pondicherry (union territory)|Pondicherry]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Telangana]] | region7description=Features famous and historical temples, tropical forests, backwaters, beaches, hill stations, and three big cities of [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]], [[Hyderabad]] and other smaller cities. The city of [[Mysore]] is world-renowned for its palaces, especially the Mysore Palace. The island groups of Andaman and Nicobar on the east and Lakshadweep on the west, included in this region for convenience, are far from the mainland and have their unique characteristics, known for beautiful beaches and an off the beaten path tourist getaway. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#d5b66b|title=[[Himalayan North]]|wikidata=Q1180,Q1177,Q1499,Q200667,Q66278313}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#d5dc76|title=[[Plains (India)|The Plains]]|wikidata=Q22424,Q1174,Q1498,Q1165,Q43433,Q9357528}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#71b37b|title=[[Western India]]|wikidata=Q1437,Q1061,Q1191,Q1171}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#8a84a3|title=[[Central India]]|wikidata=Q1168,Q1188}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#4da9c4|title=[[Eastern India]]|wikidata=Q22048,Q1356,Q1505,Q1184}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#d56d76|title=[[North-Eastern India]]|wikidata=Q1162,Q1164,Q1193,Q1195,Q1502,Q1599,Q1363}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b383b3|title=[[Southern India]]|wikidata=Q1159,Q677037,Q1186,Q1445,Q1185,Q40888,Q26927}} ==Cities== <!-- Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page. --> These are some of India's most notable cities. Other cities can be found under their specific regions. [[File:Mumbai 03-2016 40 Bombay High Court.jpg|thumb|[[Mumbai]] is home to a lot of Victorian Gothic wonder.]] * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Delhi]]|wikidata=Q1353}} – the capital of India and the heart of Northern India * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Bangalore]]|wikidata=Q1355}} (''Bengaluru'') – the beautiful garden city, once the sleepy home of pensioners, now transformed into an IT hub for high-technology companies and sprouting pubs. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Chennai]]|wikidata=Q1352}} (''Madras'') – the main port in Southern India, cultural centre, automobile capital of India * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Hyderabad]]|wikidata=Q1361}} – known for pearl and diamond trading, and for the classic Indian rice dish biryani, now with major manufacturing and financial institutions * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Jaipur]]|wikidata=Q66485}} – the Pink City, a major exhibit of the Hindu Rajput culture of medieval Northern India * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Kolkata]]|wikidata=Q1348}} (''Calcutta'') – the cultural capital of India, known as the City of Joy, and home to numerous colonial buildings * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mumbai]]|wikidata=Q1156}} (''Bombay'') – the largest city and the financial capital of India, the city that never sleeps, home of "Bollywood", the Hindi film industry * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shimla]]|wikidata=Q83786}} – capital of Himachal Pradesh, perched high on the Himalayas, more than 2 km above sea level * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Varanasi]]|wikidata=Q79980}} (''Banaras'') – considered the most sacred Hindu city, on the banks of the Ganges, one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world <!-- Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page. --> ==Other destinations== <!--Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page.--> India has many outstanding landmarks and areas of outstanding beauty. Here are some of the most notable. *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Bodh Gaya]]|wikidata=Q176767}} — the main temple complex, which includes the Mahabodhi temple, is the place where the Buddha Sakyamuni attained enlightenment *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Ellora]]|wikidata=Q189616}} and {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Ajanta]]|wikidata=Q184427}} — spectacular rock-cut cave monasteries and temples, holy place for the Buddhists, Jains and Hindus *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Amritsar#Golden Temple|Golden Temple]]|wikidata=Q180422}} — Sikh holy site in [[Amritsar]] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Hampi]]|wikidata=Q26732}} — the awesome ruins of the empire of Vijayanagara *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Khajuraho]]|wikidata=Q178948}} — temple complexes famed for their erotic sculptures *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Konark]]|wikidata=Q749189}} — Sun Temple, a unique example of Kalingan architecture, which is a [[UNESCO World Heritage]] site *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Madurai#Meenakshi Amman Temple|Meenakshi Temple]]|wikidata=Q1424358}} — a spectacular Hindu temple in [[Madurai]] *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Agra#Taj Mahal|Taj Mahal]]|wikidata=Q9141}} — the incomparable marble tomb in [[Agra]], one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World <!--Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page.--> See also: * {{marker|name=[[Forts and palaces of India]]|wikidata=}} * {{marker|name=[[Indian national parks and wildlife sanctuaries]]|wikidata=Q1125269}} * {{marker|name=[[Indian zoos and botanical gardens]]|wikidata=Q20892053}} * {{marker|name=[[Natural wonders of India]]|wikidata=Q28913858}} * {{marker|name=[[Sacred sites of the Indian subcontinent]]|wikidata=Q1372264}} * {{marker|name=[[Hill stations in India]]|wikidata=Q1372264}} * {{marker|name=[[UNESCO World Heritage List (India)]]|wikidata=Q1975374}} ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationIndia.png|capital=New Delhi}} "Incredible India", proclaimed a long-running and for once accurate tourism campaign: India is mind-blowing, in ways good and bad. From opulent luxury to abject misery, congested cities to tranquil countryside, dense [[Tropical rainforests|jungles]] and coral reefs to desolate [[deserts]] and tall [[mountains]], India truly has it all. This extends to people, culture, language and food, which can vary wildly in ways small and large. To give a very simple example, a taxi driver in [[Mumbai]] will without saying a word drop their meter flag and return the exact change, while in [[Delhi]] you have to tell the driver to use the meter and hope you get your change, and in other areas taxi drivers don't even have meters and have fixed the rates for even short distances, and you just pay the amount demanded; if you do get an honest driver, consider yourself lucky. India shows extreme variation in most things, and one needs patience and luck to find the best. Never assume you know everything about any aspect of India; be prepared to see completely new things every day. Indian civilisation has been hugely influential throughout history, and many of the cultures of [[Southeast Asia]] exhibit strong Indian influences. Some Indian influences have also seeped into the cultures of [[East Asia]] through the spread of Buddhism. ===History=== {{see also|South Asian history}} Humans are thought to have first migrated into the [[Indian subcontinent]] around 70,000 BCE, and there are some [[archaeological sites]] for Stone Age India. One important one is at [[Mehrgarh]] (Pakistan), with the oldest known evidence of agriculture in the subcontinent, around 7000 BCE. The '''[[Indus Valley Civilisation]]''' (3300-1300&nbsp;BCE) was one of the world's first Bronze Age civilisations and very advanced for its time. At its peak (2600-1900&nbsp;BCE), it covered most of what is now [[Pakistan]], plus some of northern India and eastern [[Afghanistan]]. The two biggest archaeological sites, both in Pakistan, are [[Mohenjo-daro]] and [[Harappa]]. Some time after 2000 BCE, the '''Aryans''', herdsmen from somewhere to the northwest, migrated into the region. At about the same time, related groups invaded [[Greece]] (Hellenic Greeks displacing Minoans), Anatolia or [[Turkey]] (the Hittites), [[Persia]] and other areas. It is believed that all these tribes spoke related languages and many modern languages, including most of those spoken in northern India, Europe and some in Central Asia, are descended from them. Linguists classify them all in the Indo-European language family. The '''Vedic Period''' is dated to roughly 1500-500 BCE. This was the period when the '''Vedas''', the oldest and holiest books of '''[[Hinduism]]''', were compiled. They were in an Indo-Aryan language, Vedic [[Sanskrit phrasebook|Sanskrit]]. Although few details and archaeological findings are available for this period, it is thought that many rituals of Hinduism took shape during that period. [[File:Varanasikedarghat.JPG|thumb|240px|Hindu pilgrims bathing in the Ganges at [[Varanasi]]]] The Vedic civilisation influences India to this day through the dharmic religions. Present-day Hinduism traces its roots to the Vedas, but is also heavily influenced by literature that came afterwards, ranging from the '''Upanishads''' and '''Puranas''' to the great epics — '''Ramayana''' and '''Mahabharata'''. By tradition, these texts are claimed to only expand and distil the knowledge that is already present in the Vedas. A section of the Mahabharata called the '''Bhagavad Gita''' is among the most widely read works. The Gita is said to be a concise summary of the four Vedas of Hinduism.  Kaal (Kshar Brahm) is said to have described the knowledge of the Gita in 700 verses of 18 chapters after entering Krishna's body. It is a dialogue, just before a great battle at [[Kurukshetra]] featuring the hero Arjuna and the God Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. Today, Kurukshetra is a destination for both pilgrimage and tourism. In the 1st millennium BCE, various schools of philosophical thought developed, enriching Hinduism greatly. Most of them claimed to derive from the Vedas. However, some of these schools, two of which were '''[[Buddhism]]''' and '''[[Jainism]]''', questioned the authority of the Vedas, and they are now recognised as separate religions. Many great empires arose between 500 BCE and 590 CE. Notable among them were the '''[[Maurya Empire|Mauryas]]''' and the '''Guptas''', both with their capital in the city of Pataliputra, now called [[Patna]]. The Gupta Empire (3rd century CE to 590 CE) is often called the '''Golden Age of India'''. Further west, the Gandharan civilisation (an independent kingdom, later part of the Maurya Empire) ruled much of what are now [[Pakistan]] and [[Afghanistan]]. Their city [[Taxila]] was a great centre of Buddhist and other learning. Over time, there was a gradual decline of Buddhism and Jainism. The practice of Buddhism, in particular, disappeared from India's heartland, though Buddha himself was incorporated into the Hindu pantheon. Jainism continues to be practised by a significant minority who are ambivalent about whether they consider themselves Hindus or not. Hinduism itself went through major changes. Vedic deities such as Indra and Agni became less important while Puranic deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, their various Avatars and family members gained prominence. [[File:Jama Masjid, Delhi, morning view.jpg|thumb|Jama Masjid, [[Delhi]]]] [[Islam]]ic incursions started in the 8th century. Gradually, the raiders started staying as rulers, and soon much of North India was ruled by Muslims. The most important Muslim rulers were the '''[[Mughal Empire]]''' that at its peak covered almost the entire subcontinent (save the southern and northeastern extremities), while the major Hindu force that survived in the North were the '''Rajputs'''. The bravery of the Rajputs in resisting an invasion of their land is legendary and celebrated in ballads all over the forts of [[Rajasthan]]. Prominent among the Rajputs was '''Maha Rana Pratap''', the ruler of [[Chittorgarh]], who spent years in exile fighting '''Akbar''', the third of the Mughals. Eventually, however, the Rajputs were subdued. Some Mughal armies had a high proportion of Rajput officers, although some Rajput rebellions still occurred during the reign of Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb. This period of North India produced the monumental gems of Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal. Hindi and Urdu also took root in medieval North India. During the Islamic period, there were Hindus who converted to Islam, often forcibly, or to avoid the Jizya tax, as told by Muslim chroniclers. Today, around 15% of India's population follows Islam. '''[[Sikhism]]''', another major religion, was established in [[Punjab]] during the Mughal period. Relations between Sikhism and the Mughals varied over time. The '''Golden Temple''' at [[Amritsar]] was built and recognised all over the world as Sikhism's foremost pilgrimage centre. By the time of its tenth Guru however, '''Guru Gobind Singh''', relations were hostile, primarily due to the antagonism of '''Aurangzeb''', the most intolerant, brutal and bigoted of the Mughals. Conflict between the Sikhs and the Mughals was one of the causes for the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire. Another reason was the rise of the '''[[Maratha Empire]]''' in [[Maharashtra]], which was started by '''Shivaji''' and carried on by the '''Peshwas'''. The Marathas established a short-lived confederacy that was almost as large as the Mughal Empire. Marathas lost their command over India after the third battle of Panipat, which in turn paved the way for British colonialism. Twelve military forts from the Maratha period, mainly in the western part of Maharashtra, have been designated by UNESCO as the world heritage site [[Maratha Military Landscapes of India]]. [[File:ShoreTemple Approach2.JPG|thumb|Shore Temple (c. 700 CE), [[Mamallapuram]]]] South India followed a different trajectory, being less affected by Islamic rule. The period from 500 to 1600 CE is called the classical period and was dominated by great South Indian kingdoms. The most prominent empires included the '''Chalukyas''', '''Rashtrakutas''' and '''Vijayanagara''' who ruled from present day Karnataka and the '''Pallavas''', '''Cheras''', '''Pandyas''' and '''Cholas''' who ruled from present day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Among them, the Cholas, who ruled from various capital cities including [[Thanjavur]] and [[Gangaikonda Cholapuram]], are widely recognised to be the most powerful of the South Indian kingdoms, with their territory stretching as far north as Pataliputra and their influence spreading as far east as Sumatra, western Borneo and southern Vietnam at the height of their power. Some of the grandest Hindu and Jain monuments that exist in India were built during this time in South and East India. Northeast India was also fairly isolated from the rest of the country until the colonial period. The largest and longest kingdom to rule over the Northeast were the '''Ningthouja dynasty (33–1891 AD)''' of [[Manipur]], followed by the '''[[Ahom Kingdom|Ahoms]]''' who, from the 13th to 19th centuries, successfully defended [[Assam]] and neighbouring regions from Mughal expansion. European traders started visiting India beginning in the late 16th century. Prominent among these were the British, Dutch, French and Portuguese. The British East India Company made [[Calcutta]] their headquarters in 1772. They also established subsidiary cities like [[Bombay]] and [[Madras]]. Calcutta later went on to become 'the second city of the empire after [[London]]'. By the 19th century, the British had, one way or the other, assumed political control of virtually all of India, though the Portuguese, the Dutch and the French too had their enclaves along the coast. The British would send Indian labourers, policemen and soldiers all over the Empire, resulting in the establishment of Indian diaspora communities, the most notable ones in [[Myanmar]], [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Fiji]], [[South Africa]], [[Mauritius]], [[Kenya]], [[Guyana]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]] and the [[United Kingdom]] itself. [[File:Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata.jpg|thumb|The Victoria Memorial in [[Kolkata]], a large marble building dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. Kolkata's history is related to the East India Company and to the [[British Raj]], of which the city, then known as Calcutta, became the capital.]] There was an uprising by Indian rulers in 1857, which was suppressed, but which prompted the British government to take over from the Company and make India a part of the empire. This period of rule by the crown, 1858–1947, was called the [[British Raj]]. It was a period in which some Indians converted to Christianity, though forcible conversions ended in British India after 1859, and Queen Victoria's proclamation promised to respect the religious faiths of Indians. [[Indian independence movement|Non-violent resistance to British colonialism]] led by '''Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi''' (Mahatma Gandhi), combined with other means led to independence on 15 August 1947. However, independence was simultaneously granted to the secular Hindu-majority state of India and the smaller Muslim-majority state of [[Pakistan]], and the orgy of Hindu-Muslim bloodletting that followed '''Partition''' led to the deaths of at least half a million and the migration of 12–14 million people. India achieved self-sufficiency in food grains by the 1970s, ensuring that the large-scale famines that had been common are now history. However, these policies also led to shortages, slow growth and large-scale corruption. After a balance-of-payments crisis in 1991, the country adopted free-market reforms, which have continued at a steady pace ever since, fueling strong growth. The IT, Business Process Outsourcing and other industries have been the drivers for the growth, while manufacturing and agriculture, which have not experienced reforms, are lagging. About 60% of Indians live on agriculture and around 36% remain in poverty. Relations with Pakistan have been frosty. The two countries have fought four wars, three of them over the status of [[Kashmir]]. The third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming Bangladesh. India continues to experience occasional terrorist attacks, many of which are widely believed to originate in Pakistan and be ordered or assisted by its military-intelligence complex. China and India went to war in 1962 over a Himalayan border dispute. Current relations are largely peaceful but tense. There are no land crossings allowed between the two countries, though one border crossing between [[Sikkim]] and [[Tibet]] was re-opened in 2006 for trade. Security concerns over Pakistan and China prompted India to test '''nuclear weapons''' twice (including the 1974 tests described as "peaceful explosions"). India is campaigning for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat. India is proud of its democratic record. Constitutional government and democratic freedoms have been safeguarded for most of its time as an independent country. Current concerns in India include corruption, poverty, overpopulation, pollution and forms of environmental degradation, ongoing border disputes with Pakistan and China, cross-border terrorism, and ethnic, political and religious strife, which occurs from time to time. India's current obsession, at least among the educated elite, is over whether India will be able to overtake China in economic growth and be an economic and military superpower. Today, many Indians regard their country to be the voice and leader of the entire Global South in international politics. ===Geography=== [[File:Loktak Lake Boat people Moirang Manipur India.jpg|thumb|[[Loktak lake]], the world's only floating lake.]] India covers an area of {{convert|3,287,263|km2|sqmi|0}}, making it the world's seventh-largest country, the third-largest country in [[Asia]] (if you count [[Russia]]), and the largest country in [[South Asia]]. India is three times smaller than the [[United States]], half the size of [[Australia]], and nearly 11,000 times larger than Asia's smallest country, the [[Maldives]]. Mountains, jungles, deserts and beaches, India has it all. It is bounded to the north and northeast by the '''snow-capped Himalayas''', the tallest mountain range in the world. In addition to protecting the country from invaders, they also feed the perennial rivers '''Ganga''' (Ganges), '''Yamuna''' (Jamuna) and '''Sindhu''' (Indus) on whose plains India's civilization flourished. Though most of the Sindhu is in Pakistan now, three of its tributaries flow through [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]. The Ganga has two distributaries, of which the '''Bhagirathi-Hooghly''' runs over India and is the lifeline of [[West Bengal]]. Both distributaries eventually meet at the Bay of Bengal, forming both the largest river delta and the largest mangrove forest in the world. The other Himalayan river, the '''Brahmaputra''', flows through the northeast, mostly through [[Assam]], where it is known by different names. The '''Manipur River''', originating in [[Manipur]], joins the Chindwin-Irrawaddy River System of Myanmar. South of Punjab lies the '''Aravalli''' range, which cuts [[Rajasthan]] into two. The western half of [[Rajasthan]] is occupied by the '''Thar''' desert. The '''Vindhyas''' and '''Satpuras''' cut across [[Central India]], particularly through [[Madhya Pradesh]] and signify the start of the '''[[Deccan]]''' plateau, which covers almost the whole of the southern peninsula, excluding most of [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Kerala]]. The Deccan is bounded by the '''[[Western Ghats]]''' range (called '''Sahyadri''' in Maharashtra) to the west and the '''Eastern Ghats''' to the east. The plateau is more arid than the plains, as the rivers that feed the area, such as the '''Narmada''', '''Godavari''' and the '''Kaveri''' (Cauvery), run dry during the summer. Towards the northeast of the Deccan plateau is what used to be a thickly forested area that covers the states of [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Jharkhand]], the eastern edge of [[Maharashtra]] and the northern tip of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. This area is still forested, poverty stricken and populated by tribal people. This forest acted as a barrier to the invasion of South India. The '''world's only floating lake''' is [[Loktak Lake]] in the central bowl like plain of [[Manipur]]. It is remarkably known for its unique circular floating biomasses ([[Manipuri phrasebook|Manipuri]]: Phumdi). India has a long '''coastline'''. The west coast borders the '''Arabian Sea''' and the east coast the '''Bay of Bengal''', both parts of the Indian Ocean. ===Climate=== [[File:A beach side resort at Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep.jpg|thumb|Lakshadweep Islands]] [[File:Jammu and Kashmir 3.JPG|thumb|Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir]] In India, it rains only during a specific time of the year. The season as well as the phenomenon that causes it is called the '''monsoon'''. There are two of them, the '''Southwest''' and the '''Northeast''', both named after the directions the winds come from. The Southwest monsoon is the more important one, as it causes rains over most parts of the country, and is the crucial variable that decides how the crops will do. It lasts from June to September. The Southwest monsoon hits the west coast the most, as crossing the Western Ghats and reaching the rest of India is an uphill task for the winds. The western coastline is therefore much '''greener''' than the interior. The Northeast monsoon hits the east coast between October and February, mostly in the form of occasional '''cyclones''' that cause much devastation every year. The only region that gets rains from both monsoons is North-Eastern India, which consequently experiences the '''highest rainfall in the world'''. India experiences at least three seasons a year, '''Summer''', '''Rainy Season''' (or "Monsoon") and '''Winter''', though in the '''tropical South''' calling the 25°C (77°F) weather "Winter" would be stretching the concept. The North experiences some extremes of heat in Summer and cold in Winter, but except in the Himalayan regions, snow is almost unheard of. November to January is the winter season and April and May are the hot months when everyone eagerly awaits the rains. There is also a brief spring in February and March, especially in North India. Opinions are divided on whether any part of India experiences an '''Autumn''', but the ancients had certainly identified such a season among the '''six seasons''' (or ''ritus'' - ''Vasanta'' - Spring, ''Greeshma'' - Summer, ''Varsha'' - Rainy, ''Sharat'' - Autumn, ''Hemanta'' - "Mild Winter"/"late autumn", ''Sheet'' - Winter) they had divided the year into. ===Units of measure=== India is almost fully metricated. However, a few vestiges from the British imperial system remain. For example: * Clothing sizes are advertised in both inches and centimetres. * The weights of cakes are still measured in pounds, whereas weights of others are measured in kilograms and grams. * Land areas are still measured in acres. * Housing properties are still advertised in square feet. * Screen sizes are still advertised in inches. ===Time zone=== Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC+5:30). Daylight Saving Time is not observed in India. ===Politics=== [[File:Back view of Rashtrapati Bhavan.jpg|thumb|The Rashtrapati Bhavan (literally the "President House"), [[New Delhi]]]] India is a '''parliamentary republic''' and democracy modelled on the British Westminster system. The [[History of justice|president]], indirectly elected, is the head of state, but this position, while not entirely ceremonial, has limited powers. The prime minister runs the government with a cabinet of ministers, and in practice wields the most authority in government. The parliament is bicameral. The Lok Sabha (House of the People), the lower house, is directly elected by universal adult franchise, while the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), or the upper house, is indirectly elected. The Lok Sabha is the more powerful of the two, primarily because a majority in the Lok Sabha is required to form a government and pass budgets, and the prime minister, by convention, is always a member of the Lok Sabha. India is also a federation, divided into '''states''' and '''union territories'''. Each of these has its own legislature, with a government run by a chief minister and a cabinet. The difference between a state and union territory is on how much power is given to the legislature by the central government. Each state or union territory is divided into multiple districts, which are in turn divided into multiple smaller divisions, depending on the state or union territory in question. There are two types of local government in India: the '''urban local bodies''' (ULBs) for cities and towns, and the '''panchayati raj''' (literally the "rule of five officials") for the remaining countryside. The urban local bodies include municipalities, municipal corporations, cantonments, nagar/town panchayats, notified area councils etc. Whereas the panchayati raj is divided into three levels or tiers: '''gram panchayats''' for individual villages, '''panchayat samitis''' for groups of villages, and '''zila panchayats''' (or zila parishads) for districts. India has a vast number of political parties. The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is the current ruling party and other political parties part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) the government, and the centre-left Indian National Congress (INC, simply known as "Congress") is the main opposition party, which is part of a larger opposition bloc made up of many political parties called the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). India has a strong and independent judiciary and a near-free press, although the press freedom has been questioned for years. Street demonstrations, protests and agitations occur, as they do in any democracy. There are also occasional low levels of political violence, in which a visitor has an extremely small chance of getting caught. ===Culture=== {{infobox|Culture shock|Many visitors expecting maharajas and fabulous palaces are shocked when their first impressions are dominated by poverty instead. Prepare for the following: * '''Attention''' – Some people will unabashedly stare at foreign tourists, who can also be magnets for persistent touts and beggars. People may shove their mobile phones in your face and take pictures; just turn your head. Beggars, especially malnourished children and the badly deformed, can be particularly disturbing. * '''Crowds''' – Many of India's streets, markets and bazaars are jam-packed with people, vehicles and at certain times, animals, and streets tend to be narrow. If you ever travel the cheapest class in buses or trains, these will also get packed a lot, which might be exhausting. * '''Dogs''' – [[Aggressive dogs|Stray dogs]] can be found everywhere in India. Their behaviour can be anything from lying around not caring about people or aggressively barking at them. Sometimes they roam the streets in packs. Either way, it is best to stay away from them, even if they seem friendly. There are no countrywide rabies vaccination programmes for dogs in India and you never know their health status. * '''Filth''' – Dirt, refuse and insects abound in the cities. The roadside can sometimes be a urinal, or even an art of gutka spits. Roads are also often dusty because the asphalt is missing in some parts, so if travelling by bus, be quick in closing the window if it is the right time. * '''Noise''' – Drivers lean on horns, radios and TVs blare Bollywood tracks, and even temples, mosques and churches use loudspeakers to spread their message. The function of using the horn while driving is to make yourself noticed to the other drivers or to pedestrians — Indians will often enter the road without looking right or left, they will just expect someone to sound the horn if there is danger. * '''Pollution''' – Most North Indian cities—especially Delhi—suffer badly. Exhaust combined with dust can make the drier seasons a nightmare for asthma sufferers. Most visitors quickly get inured to these things that are pitfalls of urbanisation and start seeing the good sides too, but take it easy on your first few days and schedule some time to get away from it all. }} India's rich and multi-layered cultures are dominated by religious and spiritual themes. While it is a mistake to assume that there is a single unified Indian culture, there are certainly unifying themes that link the various cultures. India's cultural heritage is expressed through its myriad of languages in which much great literature and poetry has been written. It can be seen in its music, both in its classical (Carnatic and Hindustani) forms and in modern Bollywood music. India also has a vast tradition of classical and folk dances. Art and theatre flourish amongst the bustling cities of the country, against the backdrop of the ever-expanding western influences. Indians greatly value their family system. Typically, an Indian family encompasses what would be called the extended family in the West. It is routine for Indians to live as part of the paternal family unit throughout their lives, i.e. sons live together with their parents all their lives, and daughters live with their parents till they get married. The relationship is mutually self-supporting. Parents may support their children for longer than is common in the West, brothers and sisters may support each other, and sons are expected to take care of their parents in their old age. "Living with parents" does not carry the same stigma as it does in parts of the West. Naturally, the arrangements are not perfect and there are strains and breakups, especially by the time the third generation grows up. Also, it has now become common for children to move away from the parental house for education and employment. Nonetheless, it is fair to say that the extended family is still seen as the norm and an ideal to aspire to, and Indians continue to care about their family's honour, achievements and failures even while they are not living together. Despite the weakening of the caste system (which has officially been outlawed by the Indian government), India remains a fairly stratified society. Indians care more about a person's background and position in society than is the norm in the individualist West. This attitude, when combined with the legacy of colonial rule, results in some rather interesting, if unfortunate consequences. People with white skin are placed high on the societal totem pole, and they may find that Indians are obsequious towards them to the point of embarrassment. People with dark skin, however, may find that they are discriminated against. If it is any consolation, Indians display similar prejudices based on skin colour and ethnicity among themselves and not just towards foreigners. See more in the [[#Stay Safe]] and [[#Respect]] sections. There is also a community known as the Siddis, who are believed to be descended from East African slaves brought to India by the Arab Slave Trade, and mainly found in remote rural villages. Although they speak Indian instead of African languages these days, they still retain many African customs including African dance and music. Although they are Indian citizens, due to a lack of awareness from the general Indian population of their existence, they continue to face much discrimination, and are often presumed to be illegal immigrants from Africa. British colonisation also gave rise to a mixed-raced population known as the Anglo-Indians, and while most of them migrated to Western countries following independence, pockets of these communities remain in India's major cities. ===Holidays and festivals=== There are three national [[holidays]]: '''Republic Day''' (26 January), '''Independence Day''' (15 August), and '''Gandhi's Birthday,''' generally called '''Gandhi Jayanti''' (2 October) which follow the Western calendar and occur on the same day every year. Hindu religious festivals, because they follow the lunisolar calendar, occur on different days every year, but around the same time of the year every time. The major religious festivals of Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism and Zoroastrianism are also celebrated. Central government offices are closed for holidays around 17 days a year for these festivals and observances. The significance of these festivals differs across different regions of India. State government offices will have a different holiday schedule based on which festivals are important in that state. Generally, the day on which the state was formed will also be a holiday in that state. [[File:Diwali Lighting Mini Lamps 2011.jpg|thumb|250px|Diwali lighting]] [[File:Durga Puja DS.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Durga Puja]]]] Some of the major Indian festivals are: * '''[[Diwali]]''' (Deepavali), Oct-Nov — The festival of lights, celebrates the return of the Hindu God Rama to the capital of his kingdom, [[Ayodhya]] after an exile of 14 years following the killing of the demon Ravana and victory of justice over injustice when Narakasura was killed by Satyabhama with the help of the Hindu God Krishna. Probably the most lavish festival in the country, reminiscent of Christmas in Europe or Thanksgiving in the US. Houses are decorated, there is glitter everywhere, and if you wander the streets on Diwali night, there will be firecrackers going off everywhere including sometimes under your feet. * '''Ugadhi,''' [sometimes also called 'Yugadhi' and various other names] is one of the main festivals, which is mainly celebrated as the 1st day of the Hindu Calendar New Year. Which is one of the main festivals and is quite widely followed in South India. * '''[[Durga Puja|Durga Puja / Navaratri / Dussehara]]''', Sep-Oct — A nine-day festival culminating in the holy day of Dussehra, when locals worship the deity Durga. Workers are given sweets, cash bonuses, gifts and new clothes. It is also a new year for businesspeople when they are supposed to start new account books. In some places like [[West Bengal]] and [[Odisha]], Durga Puja is ''the'' most important festival. In the north ''Dussehra'' celebrations take place and the slaying of Ravana by Lord Rama is ceremonially reenacted as ''Ram Lila''. In [[Gujarat]] and [[South India]], it is celebrated as Navaratri where the festival is celebrated by dancing to devotional songs and religious observances like fasts extended for nine nights. * '''Holi''', in March — The festival of colour is a major Hindu festival celebrated mainly in North, East and Western India, celebrating the death of the demon Holika. On the first day, people go to temples and light bonfires, but on the second, it's a water fight combined with '''showers of coloured powder'''. This is not a spectator sport: as a visible foreigner, you're a magnet for attention, so you'll either have to barricade yourself inside, or put on your most disposable clothes and join the fray. Alcohol and ''bhang'' (cannabis) are often involved and crowds can get rowdy as the evening wears on. [[File:DagduHalwai2013.jpg|thumb|right|Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesha Idol during Ganesh Chaturthi 2013]] * '''Ganesh Chaturthi''', is celebrated all over India. Ganesh Chaturthi is the festival of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi is most enjoyed in [[Maharashtra]]. It is the best time to visit cities like [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Nagpur]]. * '''Christmas''' and '''New Year's Day''' are public holidays across the country and Bank Holidays as well. Christmas is a major festival in the regions of Kerala and Goa. * '''Eid-al-Fitr''', '''Eid-al-Adha''', '''Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi''', '''Yawm-e-Aashoora''' and '''Ramadan''' are widely celebrated and observed as public holidays across the country. Apart from these, each state/union territory has its major national festival like '''Onam''' in [[Kerala]], '''Makar Sankranti''' and '''Ugadi''' in Andhra Pradesh, ''Utarayan'' in Gujarat, '''Pongal''' in [[Tamil Nadu]], '''Baisakhi''' for Punjab, Bihu for Assam, ''Rathayatra'' (car festival for Lord Jagannath) in Odisha, ''Nuakhai'' for Western Odisha. India is a diverse nation, and festivals are a significant part of life for the locals, they provide holidays for about a week. Religious holidays occur on different days each year because the Hindu and Islamic festivals are based on their respective calendars and not on the Gregorian calendar. Most of them are celebrated only locally, so check the state or city you are visiting for information on whether there will be closures. Different regions might give somewhat different names to the same festival. To cater to varying religious practices, offices have a list of '''optional holidays''' (called '''restricted holidays''' by the government) from which employees are allowed to pick two, in addition to the list of fixed holidays. This may mean thin attendance and delayed service even when the office is officially open. ===Read=== {{infobox|Kashmir dispute|India and Pakistan have a bitter dispute over Kashmir; each government claims territory that is under the control of the other. They have fought wars over this three times since independence in 1947. China also claims portions of Kashmir and fought two wars with India over the dispute in 1962 and 1967. Wikivoyage, however, deals ''only'' with the current situation on the ground; our maps show and our text describes that without taking sides on the disputes. If you can go there with a Pakistani visa today then we treat it as being in Pakistan, if you need an Indian visa, we treat it as being in India and if you need a Chinese visa then we treat it as being in China. This is the most important distinction for travellers. Visitors should exercise considerable caution in these areas. Both governments consider them highly sensitive, keep large military forces along the border, and restrict travel to border areas. }} * ''An Era of Darkness'' by Shashi Tharoor. Thought provoking account of how the British Raj impoverished the country and caused humanitarian crises. * ''Midnight's Children'', Salman Rushdie's allegory about Independence. It was awarded the "Booker of Bookers" Prize and the best all-time prize winners to celebrate the Booker Prize 25th and 40th anniversary. It was also adapted into a film by Indo-Canadian film director Deepa Mehta (2012). * ''The India they saw : foreign accounts'', by Meenakshi Jain (2011). A compilation of intriguing travel tales and excerpts from travelogues by travellers, writers, pilgrims and missionaries. * ''A Goddess in the Stones: Travels in India'' by Norman Lewis (Cape 1991; US: Holt 1992), In "Goddess in the Stones", influential journalist and author Norman Lewis undertakes a journey of 2500 miles in search of the old India. * ''India: A History'', John Keay; "A superb one-volume history of a land that defies reduction into simple narrative ... Without peer among general studies, a history that is intelligent, incisive, and eminently readable." ({{ISBN|0802137970}}) * ''India: A Million Mutinies Now'', V.S. Naipaul; "With this book he may well have written his own enduring monument, in prose at once stirring and intensely personal, distinguished both by style and critical acumen" ({{ISBN|0670837024}}) * ''In Spite of the Gods'', Edward Luce; an exceptionally insightful and readable book on the unlikely rise of modern India. ({{ISBN|0316729817}}) * ''No Full Stops In India'', Mark Tully; "India's Westernised elite, cut off from local traditions, want to write a full stop in a land where there are no full stops. From that striking insight, Mark Tully has woven a superb series of stories that explore everything from communal conflict in Ahmedabad to communism in Kolkata, from the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad (probably the biggest religious festival in the world) to the televising of a Hindu epic." ({{ISBN|0140104801}}) * ''Mother Pious Lady'', Santosh Desai; An excellent account of middle-class beliefs and customs from the pre-liberalisation era till date. For anyone who wants to understand the culture of present India, this is a must-read where the author cuts through the chaos and confusion letting you see things more clearly. ({{ISBN|9788172238643}}) * ''Indian journals, March 1962-May 1963: Notebooks, diary, blank pages, writings.'' Ginsberg, A. (1970). San Francisco: Dave Haselwood Books. Travel diary written by the famous beat poet Allen Ginsberg. * ''Lion: A Long Way Home'', a book by Saroo Brierley. * ''Spiritual India handbook: A guide to temples, holy sites festivals and traditions'' by Stephen Knapp (2013). Useful for the pilgrim who wants to get the most out of his or her spiritual adventure and experience in India. * ''Meeting Shiva: Falling and Rising in Love in the Indian Himalayas'' by Tiziana Stupia. Changemakers Books. 2013. ISBN 978-1780999166 A spiritual memoir chronicling a Western woman’s adventurous travels and personal quest for healing and self-discovery in the Indian Himalayas, with vivid reflections on ashram life and inner transformation. * ''Thank You India: A German Woman's Journey to the Wisdom of Yoga''. Maria Wirth. 2018. New Delhi, Garuda Prakashan. ISBN ‎978-1942426097 This book recounts the long-term travels of a German woman in India, sharing her transformative experiences in ashrams and encounters with gurus. See also the Wikivoyage article [[On the trail of Kipling's Kim]]. ===Tourist information === * [https://www.incredibleindia.org Incredible India] tourism website ==Talk== [[File:Trilingual signboard in the Imphal International Airport (Tulihal International Airport) displaying in Meitei, Hindi and English languages.jpg|thumb|A trilingual sign in Meitei, Hindi, and English in [[Manipur]]]] At the central (federal) level, the official languages of India are '''[[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]''' and '''[[English language varieties|English]].''' Most Indians are multilingual. Other languages that are official to some degree (often at state level) are '''[[Assamese phrasebook|Assamese]]''', '''[[Bengali phrasebook|Bengali]]''', '''[[Bodo phrasebook|Bodo]]''', '''[[Dogri phrasebook|Dogri]]''', '''[[Gujarati phrasebook|Gujarati]]''', '''[[Kannada phrasebook|Kannada]]''', '''[[Kashmiri phrasebook|Kashmiri]]''', '''[[Konkani phrasebook|Konkani]]''', '''[[Maithili phrasebook|Maithili]]''', '''[[Malayalam phrasebook|Malayalam]]''', '''[[Manipuri phrasebook|Manipuri]]''' (also known as Meitei), '''[[Marathi phrasebook|Marathi]]''', '''[[Nepali phrasebook|Nepali]]''', '''[[Odia phrasebook|Odia]]''' (also known as Oriya), '''[[Punjabi phrasebook|Punjabi]]''', '''[[Sanskrit phrasebook|Sanskrit]]''', '''[[Santhali phrasebook|Santhali]]''', '''[[Sindhi phrasebook|Sindhi]]''', '''[[Tamil phrasebook|Tamil]]''', '''[[Telugu phrasebook|Telugu]]''' and '''[[Urdu phrasebook|Urdu]].''' There are also hundreds of less prominent languages like [[Tulu phrasebook|'''Tulu''']], [[Bhojpuri phrasebook|'''Bhojpuri''']] and [[Ladakhi phrasebook|'''Ladakhi''']]. '''Hindi''' is spoken by 40–50% of the population and serves as the "lingua franca" of [[Northern India]]. However, its use at the national level is sometimes a point of contention due to India's linguistic diversity. Very little Hindi is generally spoken in [[Southern India|Southern]] and [[North-Eastern India|North-Eastern]] India. There are also over 120 Hindi dialects in India. One of them is Haryanvi, which is a common dialect around Haryana and the Delhi area. '''English''' is spoken in urban areas, and is the main language in higher education and business. It serves as the de facto lingua franca of the country. Indian English is generally based on British English, but has also acquired a uniquely Indian flavour. Perhaps the most common jibe about the dialect is its use of "improper" grammar, which can sound strange to English speakers from other countries. Indian English is often spoken with a strong accent, which varies depending on the speaker's native language, and incorporates several words from the local languages that are not used in other English dialects, which can make it tricky for non-native English speakers from elsewhere to understand. Learning the basics of Hindi and/or the local language is useful when travelling to rural areas, as English proficiency is limited there. Some features of Indian English: * The most commonly used tag question is ''"isn't it"'', which can be used to indicate a genuine question (e.g. ''He is from Tamil Nadu, isn't it?''), sarcasm, bewilderment, and so on. * Nouns are commonly pluralised (e.g. ''A room full of furnitures'', ''stuffs for eating'' as opposed to ''A room full of furniture'' or ''stuff for eating'') * Verbs conjugate differently (e.g. ''I knowed about it'' or ''I buyed it'' as opposed to ''I knew about it'' or ''I bought it'') * Colloquialisms, slang words and idioms, some of which may be perceived as rude or impolite by non-Indians, are common (e.g. ''Hello, what you want?'' as opposed to ''Hello, what do you want?'') * Prepositions and articles are often dropped or combined strangely (e.g. ''I want computer'' as opposed to ''I want a computer'') * The use of some vocabulary and expressions not used with the same meaning elsewhere (e.g. ''vote bank'', which means a group of people that supports a particular political party) English-language TV shows and movies are common, and English TV channels outnumber those in Indian languages. Some shows may be dubbed in another language depending on where you are. Cable TV channels often have an option to select from multiple audio languages. '''Sanskrit''' is the language in which much of ancient Indian literature and religious texts are written. Today Sanskrit survives primarily as a liturgical language; few if any people speak Sanskrit as a native language, but quite a few scholars or lay-persons know it or are learning it. Many modern Indian languages are descended from Sanskrit, and even those unrelated to Sanskrit have been strongly influenced by it. While most north Indian languages, including Hindi, are descended from Sanskrit, the main languages of the south – [[Telugu phrasebook|Telugu]], [[Tamil phrasebook|Tamil]], [[Kannada phrasebook|Kannada]] and [[Malayalam phrasebook|Malayalam]] – originate from a different ancestral language and are called the Dravidian languages. Ironically, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are far more Sanskritic than Hindi due to the relative absence of Islamic rule in those regions. In North Eastern India, [[Manipuri phrasebook|Manipuri]] or Meitei is a language of the Sino-Tibetan family, related to Chinese, Burmese and Tibetan, making it distinct from other Indian languages. However, you are better off picking up as many words as you can of the local language of the place you are going to – people are proud of their state's (or region's) culture and language and will appreciate it if an outsider makes an attempt to communicate in it. Code-switching between English and the local language is common among the urban youth, although most educated people would speak standard English (British) when talking to foreigners. Many Indian languages lack a word for please, just like the Scandinavian languages. Instead, verbs have many forms denoting levels of politeness and formality. As there is no such distinction in English, Indians may also seem commanding to a westerner. You may hear phrases like ''come here'' which may sound commanding to Anglophones from Western cultures, but this is not intended to be rude. '''Non-verbal communication''' is also important. Much has been made of the confusing Indian head nod for yes and no, but the only important thing to understand is that Indians have '''different nods for yes, ok and no.''' * If they are nodding their head '''up and down''', they mean '''yes''' or '''I agree''', as in a standard nod. * If they are shaking their head in a '''tilting motion''' from right to left and back, they mean '''I understand''' or '''I get what you said'''. * If they shake their head sideways (left to right to left), they mean '''no'''. * There are differences in the way these signs are used in northern and southern India. The back to forth is yes and a vigorous left-right shift is no in northern India, though the latter may be construed for yes in southern states like Tamil Nadu. Look for verbal cues that accompany these sounds (like 'aaan' for yes) in southern India to get the correct meaning. ==Get in== {{VisaRestriction|Certain states in India require permits to visit. Citizens and former citizens of [[Afghanistan]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], [[China]] (including [[Hong Kong]] and [[Macau]]), and [[Myanmar]] are usually not eligible for them unless they have special permission from the Home Ministry. * '''A Restricted Area Permit (RAP)''' is required to enter parts of the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]], and parts of [[Sikkim]]. Citizens and former citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan are required to get a RAP to visit any part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. * '''A Protected Area Permit (PAP)''' is required to enter [[Arunachal Pradesh]], and parts of [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ladakh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Sikkim]], and [[Uttarakhand]]. * '''An Inner Line Permit (ILP)''' is required to enter [[Mizoram]], [[Manipur]], [[Arunachal Pradesh]], or [[Nagaland]] if you are a citizen of India. Most foreigners can visit without the permit but must register with the local police on arrival. In addition, an ILP is required for all visitors to [[Sikkim]] regardless of citizenship, but foreigners can usually get one at the border. If you are planning to visit any of these areas, you should request the relevant permit when applying for your Indian visa, and it will be added to your visa if approved. This however is not possible with the easily obtainable ETA/e-Visa, but just with regular visas. |lastedit=permanent }} ===Entry requirements=== ====Visa==== India's once notoriously convoluted [[visa]] system has been drastically simplified with the introduction of the '''e-visa''', which is now available to citizens of 166 countries including all the usual suspects, and is covered in detail below. Notable exceptions include the following: '''Holders of an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) document''' are permitted to stay in India indefinitely and have the same rights as any Indian citizen, enjoying the prices of Indian citizen at tourist attractions. However, they must apply for permits to visit certain areas in India, cannot buy agricultural land and cannot vote in any election. The OCI certificate is not under any circumstances a proof of Indian citizenship, and the country that you are a passport holder of is still able to offer consular assistance. Citizens of '''[[Nepal]]''' and '''[[Bhutan]]''' may enter and live in India indefinitely without a visa. Citizens of '''[[Maldives]]''' may stay up to 90 days without a visa. Citizens of '''[[Japan]], [[South Korea]], and the [[United Arab Emirates]]''' are eligible for visas on arrival and may stay for up to 60 days. Citizens (current or former) of '''[[Afghanistan]]''', '''[[North Korea]]''' and '''[[Iran]]''' require a minimum of 4 weeks waiting time for their visa. A '''business visa''' may be required if you intend to do anything work related in India (OCIs are exempt from a business visa). The ETA does permit "casual business visits" and will be easier to obtain. If you do need a business visa, then be prepared to provide a great deal of documentation about your company in your home country as well as the company you are visiting in India. This will include (but may not be limited to) an invitation letter from the company that you are visiting as well as business registration documents and possibly tax returns and other sensitive documents. It may be worth applying for a short-term visa (such as 6 months) since the criteria may be less in your case. A special 10-year visa is available to nationals of certain countries, including U.S. citizens (US$100). Regular visa applications for U.S. citizens (for travellers not eligible for ETA) begin at '''[https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/ VFS Global]''' before being submitted to a visa application centre either by FedEx or in person. It is always good to ask for a '''multiple-entry''' visa even if you are not planning to use it—they cost the same, are handed out pretty liberally and come in handy if you decide last minute to dip into one of the neighbouring countries. Regular visas can be applied for through the [https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html Government of India website]. ===== Pakistani citizens ===== {{VisaRestriction|'''All''' existing valid visas (except for long-term visas and diplomatic and official visas) issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand '''revoked''' with effect from 27 April 2025. Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid only till 29 April 2025. All Pakistani nationals who are in India '''must leave India''' before the expiry of visas |lastedit=2025-05-11 }} <!--{{disclaimerbox|More information on the visa application process for Pakistani nationals can be [https://www.mha.gov.in/PDF_Other/AnnexV_01022018.pdf found here]. }}--> <!--If you are considered a Pakistani citizen – for example, being a dual citizen of Pakistan, being born in Pakistan, or having a parent who was born in Pakistan – by the Indian authorities, a visa will not be granted to you unless the Ministry of Home Affairs in [[New Delhi]] approves. The approval process is '''notoriously lengthy and highly selective'''; many endure months or even years of waiting, only to face potential disappointment. In addition, dual citizens cannot use another country's passport to apply for an Indian visa. Pakistani citizens are not granted Indian tourist visas and are not allowed to study commerce, humanities, and science courses at Indian universities. Pakistani citizens over the age of 65 are eligible for a visa on arrival, but they are ineligible for the scheme if they've been denied an Indian visa in the past. In addition, they must enter India through [[Wagah]].--> Pakistani dual citizens are not permitted to enter India on their other passport. If you have renounced your Pakistani citizenship, you are eligible to apply for an Indian tourist visa, but you must submit the original copy of your certificate of renunciation when applying for your visa, and you will be limited to only a single-entry 3-month visa. The applicants '''must remain informed about the latest happenings'''. India suspended most of the visa services for Pakistani nationals with immediate effect from April 2025. New visa applications for most categories are therefore not being accepted at the moment. Upon arrival in India there is a very strong possibility of you being subject to additional questioning, searches and/or denied entry outright. ==== Persons of Pakistani origin ==== If you do not have a Pakistani passport but hold a National Identity Card (NIC) or a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistani (NICOP), you must submit a notarised statement declaring the facts about you holding the NIC/NICOP and not holding the passport. You are required to provide all your existing passports and you may be asked to give your previous passports at the discretion of the visa official. Naturalised foreign citizens must provide a certificate declaring their naturalisation and those born outside Pakistan must provide their birth certificate. To save time you can fill a proforma, which consists of mainly yes and no questions. There is a minimum processing time of 7-9 weeks for your visa if you are of Pakistani-origin. ====ETA / e-Visa==== {{VisaRestriction|If you, or any of your parents or grandparents has ever been a citizen or permanent resident of Pakistan, NIC card of Pakistan or hold a NICOP card (see persons of Pakistani-origin), you are '''not eligible''' for the ETA, and must apply for a visa in person at an Indian diplomatic mission. |lastedit=2026-05-29 }} An ''Electronic Travel Authorization'' (ETA) aka e-Visa is the easiest way to obtain a visa for India. It can only be applied for and granted online, i.e. completion of all your details, upload of a recent photo (JPG, a good quality selfie is fine) and a passport copy (PDF, max. 300kB), as well as payment of the (non-refundable) processing fee (see below) can only be done online via the dedicated '''[https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html Government of India ETA website]'''. Most ETA can be applied for 4–120 days before arrival, just the '''30 days e-Tourist Visa''' is limited to 4–30 days before arrival. Payment can be done by credit/debit card (+2.5% bank fee) via SBIePay (State Bank of India) or Axis Bank—the latter seems more reliable, or by PayPal (+3.5% bank fee). In case of any payment failure, wait for some hours to not send the amount twice. After successful payment the ETA application process starts. It can take up to 72 hr until decision, even though in many cases it just takes 24 hr. The ETA is only available to the citizens of the countries listed under "'''Processing fees'''" below—166 different countries all together. It cannot be obtained at or used for land or rail border crossings into India—leaving by land or rail is possible though (see below). Entry and exit with a new passport is allowed if you carry along your old passport on which the original ETA was issued. '''Note''', there are also commercial websites that offer the same ETAs and e-Visas, for an additional fee of US$35–80. They promise to re-check and validate your application before submitting it, to make sure it is really granted. But this service is usually not worth the money and they don't usually give any success guarantees. The above-mentioned Government of India ETA website is straight forward enough to complete the application successfully—save your money and only go through the official website! The following types of ETA are available: * '''e-Tourist Visa''': ** 30 days – double entry, valid from the first entry ** 1 or 5 years – multiple entry, valid from the date of ETA grant, max. 90 days at once, max. 180 days per calendar year * '''e-Business Visa''' – 1 year, multiple entry, valid from the date of ETA grant, max. 180 days at once * '''e-Conference Visa''' – single entry, valid 30 days from the first entry * '''e-Medical Visa''' – triple entry, valid 60 days from the first entry * '''e-Medical Attendant Visa''' – triple entry, valid 60 days from the first entry, max. 2 attendants per patient '''Entry points''' into India on an ETA are the following 29 airports or 5 seaports only: * Airports – Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra (Siliguri), Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kannur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Varanasi, Visakhapatnam * Seaports – Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai '''Exit points''' to leave India on an ETA can be any of the latter entry ports, plus also the following ports and border crossings (aka Integrated Check Points (ICPs)): * Airports – Patna, Srinagar, Surat, Tirupati, Vijaiwada * Seaports – Alang, Bedi Bunder, Bhavnagar, Calicut, Cuddalore, Kakinada, Kandla, Kolkata, Mandvi, Nagapattinum, Nhava Sheva, Paradeep, Porbandar, Port Blair, Tuticorin, Vishakapatnam, Vizhinjam, Agati and Minicoy Island Lakshdwip UT, Vallarpadam, Mundra, Krishnapatnam, Dhubri, Pandu, Nagaon, Karimganj, Kattupalli * Land ICPs – Attari Road, Akhaura, Banbasa, Changrabandha, Dalu, Dawki, Dhalaighat, Gauriphanta, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Hili, Jaigaon, Jogbani, Kailashahar, Karimgang, Khowal, Lalgolaghat, Mahadipur, Mankachar, Moreh, Muhurighat, Radhikapur, Ragna, Ranigunj, Raxaul, Rupaidiha, Sabroom, Sonouli, Srimantapur, Sutarkandi, Phulbari, Kawarpuchia, Zorinpuri, Zokhawthar * Rail ICPs – Attari, Chitpur, Gede (rail and road), Haridaspur, Munabao The declared entry and exit points on the ETA application are non-binding. '''Processing fees''' (and eligibility) for [https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/images/Etourist_fee_final.pdf e-Tourist Visa] as well as [https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/images/eTV_revised_fee_final.pdf all other e-Visa] are as follows (as of 2023): {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin: auto;" |+ {{nowrap|e-Tourist Visa}} ! Fee !! &nbsp;&nbsp;30&nbsp;days&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>(Apr-Jun) !! &nbsp;&nbsp;30&nbsp;days&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>(Jul-Mar) !! 1&nbsp;year !! 5&nbsp;years !! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Country&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |- | US$ || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Argentina, Cook Islands, Fiji, Jamaica, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Niue Island, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uruguay, Vanuatu |- | US$ || 10 || 25 || 25 || 25 || Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka |- | US$ || 10 || 25 || 40 || 80 || Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger Republic, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe |} {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin: auto;" |+ {{nowrap|e-Business Visa}} ! Fee<br/>(US$) !! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Country&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |- | 0 || Angola, Argentina, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Djibouti, East Timor, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Jamaica, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Niger Republic, Niue Island, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Zambia |- | 25 || Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka |- | 80 || Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |- | 100 || Russia, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States |} {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin: auto;" |+ {{nowrap|e-Conference Visa, e-Medical Visa, e-Medical Attendant Visa}} ! Fee<br/>(US$) !! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Country&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |- | 0 || Argentina, Cook Islands, Fiji, Jamaica, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Niue Island, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uruguay, Vanuatu |- | 25 || Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka |- | 80 || Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger Republic, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe |- | 100 || Benin, Mozambique, United Kingdom, Russia, Ukraine, United States |} The ETA replaced the former limited '''visa-on-arrival''' scheme—there are no longer any visa-on-arrival facilities in India. ====Other information==== There are other categories for specialised purposes. The '''missionary visa''' is mandatory for anyone who is visiting India "primarily to take part in religious activities". This rule is meant to combat religious conversion, particularly of Hindus to Christianity or Islam. There have been cases where preachers have been deported for addressing religious congregations while on a tourist visa. You need not be worried if you are just on a religious tour of churches in India. If you are on a Student, Employment, Research or Missionary visa, you '''need to register''' within 14 days of arrival with the [https://mea.gov.in/foreigners-registration.htm '''Foreigners Regional Registration Office'''] where you will be staying. If the place you are staying at doesn't have one, you need to register at the local police station. All visitors who intend to stay '''more than 180 days''' also need to be registered. '''Overstaying''' a visa is to be avoided at all costs as you will be prevented from leaving the country until you have paid a hefty fine and presented a large amount of paperwork to either the local immigration office or police station. This process is quite likely to involve some bizarre bureaucratic requirements. In the worst case, the Indian Government can also take legal action for exceptionally long overstays including prison term for 5 years. Penalties for [https://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/Financial_Penalty.pdf overstaying] an Indian visa: * For Overstays or non-registration for up to 90 days, penalty is US$300. * For Overstays from 91 days to 2 years, penalty is US$400. * For Overstays more than 2 years, penalty is US$500. Penalties for overstay in India may differ for persons belonging to minority communities from nearby countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan: * For Overstays or non-registration for up to 90 days, penalty is ₹100 * For Overstays from 91 days to 2 years, penalty is ₹200 * For Overstays more than 2 years, penalty is ₹500 ====Customs and immigration==== Citizens of Yellow Fever affected countries or travellers arriving from any of these countries must carry a '''Yellow Fever Vaccination Card''' at the time of arrival in India, otherwise they may be quarantined for 6 days. All foreign nationals (including OCI cardholders) travelling to India must complete the mandatory '''digital e-Arrival Card''' before arrival. The India e-Arrival Card is a digital version of the traditional paper disembarkation form, introduced on 1 October 2025. It replaces the paper landing card previously filled out on flights or at immigration counters. The e-Arrival Card must be completed online up to 72 hours before arrival in India. After submission, travellers receive a QR code confirmation, which must be presented at immigration upon arrival. The form can be completed via this link: [https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/ e-Arrival] At 13 international airports, '''FTI-TTP''' is available, for a faster immigration queue, only available for OCI card holders and Indian nationals, for more information see the [[India#by plane%23FTI-TTP|section on this]] in the 'by plane section'. Clearing customs can be a bit of a hassle, though it has improved vastly over the last decade. In general, avoid the touts who will offer to ease your baggage through customs. There are various rules regarding duty-free allowances – there are differing rules for Indian citizens, foreign "tourists", citizens of Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan, non-citizens of Indian origin and people moving to India. Use the website of the [https://www.cbic.gov.in/ Central Board of Excise and Customs] for information about what you can bring in. Foreign tourists other than Nepalis, Bhutanese and Pakistanis and those entering through Nepal, Bhutan or Pakistan are entitled to bring in their "used personal effects and travel souvenirs" and ₹4,000 worth of articles for "gifts". If you are an Indian citizen or are of Indian origin, you are entitled to ₹25,000 worth of articles (provided you aren't entering through Nepal, Bhutan or Pakistan). The other rules are on the web site. If you are bringing any new packaged items, it is a good idea to carry the invoices for them to show their value. You are also allowed to bring in 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco and 1L (2L for Indians) of alcohol duty-free. If you do not have anything to declare, you can go through the '''green channel''' clearly marked at various airports and generally you will not be harassed. Importing and exporting Indian rupees is '''strictly forbidden''' for foreigners, and limited to ₹25,000 for Indian citizens. Details can be found in the [https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/notification/PDFs/CR3105F871DDFD343407BA1BC640B96AFB21A.PDF official statement of the Reserve Bank of India]. It is rarely checked at airports, however we still recommend a traveler to do so. There are currency exchange counters at international airports where you are required to change all your excess Indian rupees to foreign currency before leaving. ===By plane=== ==== Points of entry ==== [[File:Arrival area at Indira Gandhi International Airport.jpg|thumb|[[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] serves [[Delhi]] and is one of the most important entry points to India.]] The major points of entry are [[Delhi]] ({{IATA|DEL}}) and [[Mumbai]] ({{IATA|BOM}}). There are also many long-haul international flights to [[Bangalore]] ({{IATA|BLR}}), [[Kolkata]] ({{IATA|CCU}}), [[Hyderabad]] ({{IATA|HYD}}), [[Chennai]] ({{IATA|MAA}}) and [[Ahmedabad]] ({{IATA|AMD}}). The airports at these cities are either new or undergoing development. The Hyderabad airport is rated as one of the top five airports in the 10-15 million passenger category. There are many nonstop, direct and connecting choices to these cities from Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Australia. Secondary points of entry typically from Middle-Eastern or South-East Asia include [[Goa]] (({{IATA|GOI}}) and ({{IATA|GOX}})), the [[Malabar]] coast and the [[Plains (India)|Plains]]. There are many connections from the Middle East to Malabar coast cities such as [[Kochi]] ({{IATA|COK}}), [[Kozhikode]] ({{IATA|CCJ}}) and [[Thiruvananthapuram]] ({{IATA|TRV}}). Most of the major Middle Eastern carriers offer one-stop connections to the coast from their Gulf hubs. The Plains offer some flights such as through [[Lucknow]] ({{IATA|LKO}}), [[Amritsar]] ({{IATA|ATQ}}) and [[Chandigarh]] ({{IATA|IXC}}). In [[Western India]], [[Pune]] ({{IATA|PNQ}}) and [[Jaipur]] ({{IATA|JAI}}) are also important airports. Goa is a favourite European tourist destination and thus is connected by many European charter operators like Condor and Thomson Airways. ==== Airlines ==== The Indian [[airlines]] that operate international flights include * '''[https://www.airindia.com/ Air India],''' India’s flag carrier owned by the Tata Group and is a member of the Star Alliance. It is undergoing a major transformation by the Tata Group. * '''[https://www.goindigo.in IndiGo],''' A low-cost airline that serves more than 40 international airports. * '''[https://www.spicejet.com SpiceJet],''' A low-cost airline that serves 13 international destinations * '''Akasa [http://www.akasaair.com Air],''' A low cost airline that serves 5 international destinations. It is the most on-time airline in the Indian airline industry. These airlines offer daily flights to major hubs around the world. You must carry a printed air ticket in order to take many domestic flights. Most Indian airlines have a very unfriendly policy towards upgrading weight allowance and changing dates of flights, and so if you feel that you may need to change anything regarding your flight, it is best to check the company's policy before making a booking. From the United States, [https://www.united.com United Airlines] offers non-stop daily service from [[Newark Liberty International Airport|Newark]] to Delhi and Mumbai; Air India offers daily non-stop service to Delhi from [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|New York–JFK]], Newark, [[Dulles Airport|Washington–Dulles]], [[San Francisco International Airport|San Francisco]] and [[O'Hare International Airport|Chicago O'Hare]] and to Mumbai from Newark (and soon JFK). Various European airlines offer connecting service through their European hubs from most major U.S. cities and various Asian airlines offer connecting service from West Coast cities through their Asian hubs. Entries from Europe and North America are possible using many European airlines such as [https://www.lufthansa.com Lufthansa], [https://www.finnair.com Finnair], [https://www.britishairways.com British Airways], [https://www.klm.com KLM], [https://www.airfrance.com Air France] and [https://www.virginatlantic.com Virgin Atlantic]. For long-term visitors (3–12 months), [https://www.swiss.com Swiss Airlines] often have good deals from Switzerland with connecting flights from major European and some American cities as well. To save on ticket prices, consider connecting via Gulf countries, with [https://www.airarabia.com Air Arabia] ([[Sharjah]]-based low cost carrier with some connections to Europe), [https://www.etihadairways.com Etihad] (especially if you need a one-way ticket or are going back to Europe from another Asian country) via [[Abu Dhabi]], [https://www.emirates.com Emirates] via [[Dubai]] or [https://www.qatarairways.com Qatar Airways] via [[Doha]]. These airlines are also the easiest way to come from the Gulf countries, along with Indian carriers, Air India, Air India Express, Indigo and SpiceJet. In 2023, one-way prices between the Gulf countries and India were US$70–110, and one-way prices between Europe ([[London]], [[Rome]], [[Istanbul]], [[Tel Aviv]]) and the Gulf countries were €50–120, even just 1–2 weeks before flights—Abu Dhabi has cheap accommodation from €10–15. From East Asia and Australia, [[Singapore]] (which is served by Air India, its low-cost subsidiary [https://www.airindiaexpress.in Air India Express], [https://www.singaporeair.com Singapore Airlines] and its low-cost subsidiary [https://www.flyscoot.com Scoot]) has excellent connections with flights to all the major cities and many smaller ones. As for the cheap way from [[Southeast Asia]], Malaysian low-cost carrier [https://www.airasia.com AirAsia] is often the best choice (if booked well in advance, one-way ticket price is normally below US$100, sometimes being less than US$50, they have connections from China, [[Australia]] and most South-east Asian countries). They fly from [[Kuala Lumpur]] into New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi and Tiruchirapalli. If you're going from [[Thailand]], Air India Express flies from Chennai and Kolkata to Bangkok. Air India and [https://www.thaiairways.com/en/index.page Thai Airways] fly from there to a range of Indian cities as well. IndiGo, an Indian low-cost-carrier, also offers attractive fares to Singapore and Bangkok. Be sure to hold on to your boarding pass, as it will be checked on arrival in India. Some Indian airports, like Delhi, offer wifi access with a passport scan, and offer short–term tourist SIM cards, but the majority offer no wifi or SIM card options. ==== FTI-TTP ==== [https://ftittp.mha.gov.in/fti/ '''FTI‑TTP''' ('''Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme''')] is India’s system for speeding up immigration checks for travellers who have been pre‑approved by the government. After applying online and completing identity verification, travellers are added to a trusted‑traveller database. When they arrive at one of the participating airports, they can use dedicated fast‑track immigration lanes instead of the regular queues. At these lanes, their passport and biometric details are checked quickly using automated systems, allowing them to clear immigration much faster than usual. It’s designed to make international travel smoother for frequent travellers, families, and anyone who wants a more efficient arrival experience. It is available at 13 major international airports across India, offering expedited immigration clearance for enrolled travellers. The programme operates at Delhi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, Tiruchirappalli, Kozhikode and Amritsar, as of April 2026. ==== Leaving India ==== Also read on [[#Check-in|check-in]] below, for procedures when leaving India again. ===By boat=== The only scheduled international passenger ship to India is the [https://www.kpvs.in/ KPVS]{{Dead link|date=March 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ferry service from Kankesanthurai in [[Jaffna]], [[Sri Lanka]] to [[Nagapattinam]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. It runs every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from Nagapattinam at 7 am and it reaches Kankesanthurai by 11 am. The return service from Kankesanthurai is at 2 pm, and it reaches Nagapattinam by 5 pm. A one way trip costs Rs6500 and includes one piece of luggage up to 50&nbsp;kg. For booking call or WhatsApp (preferred) +919789879971. You will need a paper visa sticker or a ''previously used'' e-visa to enter India via this route: newly issued e-visas are not accepted. India has several international ports. Mumbai, Goa and Chennai are the main ones handling passenger traffic, while the rest mainly handle cargo. However, due to the profusion of cheap flights, there no longer appear to be any scheduled ferry services from India to the Middle East. The southern island of [[Minicoy]] in [[Lakshadweep]] islands is now a permitted entry point. Some cruise lines that travel to India include Indian Oceans Eden II and Grand Voyage Seychelles-Dubai. ===By train=== <!-- There are two links from [[Pakistan]]. The ''Samjhauta Express'' runs from [[Lahore]] to [[Attari]] near [[Amritsar]] in [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]. The ''Thar Express'', restarted in February 2006 after 40 years out of service, runs from Munabao in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]] to Khokrapar in Pakistan's [[Sindh]] province; however, this crossing is '''not open to foreign tourists'''. Neither train is the fastest, safest or the most practical way to go between India and Pakistan due to the long delay to clear customs and immigration (although the trains are sights in their own right and make for a fascinating trip). Ths Samjhauta express was the victim of a terrorist strike in February 2007, when bombs were set off killing many people. Should you want to get from one country to the other as quickly as possible, walk across at [[Attari]]/[[Wagah]]. --><!-- All are suspended since 2019 --> From [[Nepal]], trains run between [[Khajuri]] in [[Dhanusa]] district of [[Nepal]] and Jainagar in [[Bihar]], operated by Nepal Railways. Neither is of much interest for travellers and there are no onward connections into Nepal, so most travellers opt for the bus or plane instead. Train services from [[Bangladesh]] were suspended for 42 years, but the ''Maitree Express'' started running again between [[Dhaka]] and [[Kolkata]] in April 2008. The service is biweekly: A Bangladeshi train leaves Dhaka every Saturday, returning on Sunday, while an Indian train leaves Kolkata on Saturdays and returns the next day. Besides, there are ''Bandhan Express'' ([[Khulna]]–Kolkata) and ''Mitali Express'' (Dhaka–[[New Jalpaiguri]]) services between the two countries. All train services between [[Pakistan]] and India remain suspended completely including the ''Thar Express'' ([[Karachi]]-[[Jodhpur]]) and the ''Samjhauta Express'' ([[Attari]]-[[Lahore]]). This suspension confirmed by the Pakistani side has been indefinite since 2019, citing political tensions. You can see what trains are available between stations at the following sites: http://www.indianrail.gov.in. However, for booking of rail tickets through the internet you should use the [https://www.india.gov.in/ Government of India's website]. For booking through this site, you have to register (which is free) and you need a credit/debit card. You can also take the services of many travel agents that charge a nominal service fee for booking train tickets. ===By land=== [[File:Wagah Border2014.jpg|thumb|Flag lowering ceremony at the Wagah border crossing]] ====Nepal==== From [[Nepal]] buses cross the border daily, usually with connections to [[Delhi]], [[Lucknow]], [[Patna]], [[Siliguri]] and [[Varanasi]]. However, it's cheaper and more reliable to take one bus to the border crossing and another from there on. The border crossings are (India/Nepal side) Sunauli/Bhairawa for Varanasi, Raxaul/Birganj for [[Patna]], Kolkata, [[Kakarbhitta]] for Siliguri and [[Darjeeling]], and Mahendrenagar-Banbassa for Delhi. Buses depart [[Kathmandu]] Kakarbhitta in Nepal (close to Siliguri) (10 hours) from 3-6PM. There's a direct Kathmandu deluxe bus service to Siliguri on alternate days, and NBSTC service Tu Th Sa depart ₹1,500 for the 11-hour journey and also a Kathmandu to [[Dhaka]] deluxe service that halts in Siliguri. ====Bhutan==== The Bhutanese government runs a service to/from [[Phuentsholing]]. These buses depart from Kolkata's [[Esplanade Bus Terminus]] at 7PM on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and from the Phuentsholing Bhutan Post office at 3PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes around 18 hours and costs ₹300. There is frequent service between '''[[Siliguri]] and Phuentsholing'''. Buses depart for Phuentsholing at 7:30AM and 1:30PM every day from opposite Golden Plaza on Burdwan Road (behind Air View More). Tickets are sold at a counter near the bus. There are more frequent Indian buses to the border town of Jaigaon from Siliguri Bus Station on Hill Cart Road. People who are not citizens of Bhutan or India are required to get their passport stamped at the Indian immigration office, which is located next to the cinema hall (there is a fork in the road when entering the town – marked by a statue – immigration is a short way up the road on the left) before entering and after exiting Bhutan. '''Your passport will not be stamped at the border''', which is customary elsewhere. Indians can get a permit to visit Thimphu or other parts of Bhutan by submitting proof of identities, such as an election card or passport, at the Bhutanese immigration office. ====Myanmar==== [[File:India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway.svg|thumb|300px|"India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway" connects Moreh town of Manipur, India with [[Mae Sot]] of Thailand through Myanmar, thereby creating the "[[Imphal]]–[[Mandalay]]–[[Bangkok]]" Route of 1,813 km.]] Entering from [[Myanmar]] is possible at '''[[Tamu|Moreh]]/[[Tamu]]''', which is the most advanced and the only developed route in India to pass to and from between the two nations. This is the route of the '''India-Myanmar Friendship Road''', and the '''India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway'''. This border is in '''politically unstable territory''', as the [[Sagaing Division]] of Myanmar is a major center of resistance to the military junta. Also, there have been protests and two bomb blasts in the Indian town of Moreh (Oct 2019) which briefly closed the border (it is also in Manipur state which has had an insurgency). It is '''advised not to enter through''' Myanmar due to the volatile security situation. ====Pakistan==== You '''cannot enter''' through the [[Wagah]]/[[Attari]], [[Azad Kashmir|Chakothi]]/[[Uri (India)|Uri]], [[Poonch Division|Chakkan da Bagh]]/[[Poonch]] [[Kasur]]/[[Firozpur]], [[Bahawalnagar]]/[[Bathinda]] and [[Jodhpur Division|Longewala]] ways. They are indefinitely shut because of India's security concerns. You also are not permitted to leave through the crossing into Pakistan, due to border tensions. Many countries continue to '''advise against all travel''' within 10km of this border. <!-- From [[Pakistan]] the only land crossing is from [[Lahore]] to [[Amritsar]] via the [[Attari]]/[[Wagah]] border crossing. Despite tensions between the two countries, there is a steady trickle of travellers passing this way. The immigration procedures are fairly straightforward, but neither [[Pakistan]] nor India issue visas at the border. Expect to take most of the day to go between Lahore and Amritsar on local buses. Normally it's possible to get a direct bus from Amritsar to the border, walk to the other side and catch a direct bus to Lahore, although you may need to change at some point on route. Amritsar and Lahore are both fairly close to the border (about 30–40 minutes drive), so taxis are a faster and easier option. The direct Delhi-Lahore service has restarted, though it is far more costly than local buses/trains, not any faster, and would mean you miss seeing [[Amritsar]]. You will also be stuck at the border for '''much''' longer while the bus is searched and all of the passengers go through immigration. There is now a bus service across the 'Line of control' between Indian and Pakistani Kashmir; however, it is '''not open to foreign tourists'''. For going '''by car''' also see [[Istanbul to New Delhi over land]]. You will need a [[Carnet de Passage]] if crossing with your own vehicle. The process is not particularly lengthy - crossing with your own vehicle from/to Pakistan should take a maximum of 3 hours to clear both borders for you and your vehicle. --> ====Bangladesh==== From [[Bangladesh]] there are a number of land entry points to India. However, many countries advise to check the situation when visiting the India-Bangladesh border due to border skirmishes. =====Petrapole–Benapole crossing===== {{anchor|Haridaspur–Benapole crossing}} The most common way is the regular air-conditioned and comfortable bus services from Dhaka to Kolkata via [[Benapole|'''Petrapole–Benapole''']] border post near [[Bangaon]]. Private bus companies '''[http://www.shohagh.com/group/ Shohagh]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''', '''[http://www.greenlineparibahan.com/ Green Line]''','''[http://shyamolibusservice.com/ Shyamoli]{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' and others operate daily bus services on this route. Government organisations like West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and '''[http://www.brtc.gov.bd/ Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation]{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' (BRTC) operate buses from Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30AM and 8:30AM, and 12:30PM while from Dhaka they leave on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM and 7:30AM. The normal journey time is around 12 hours with a one-way fare of ₹400-450 or Tk600-800, roughly US$8–10. If you're only headed to Petrapole the fare is ₹86 (2½ hours). Several travel agencies around this area also sell tickets for these buses, but at very inflated prices. At the border, it's best to change money on the Indian side, but count it carefully and double-check the maths on their calculator. On the Bangladesh side there are some bus stands just behind the border, or you can catch a flat-bed cycle-rickshaw for 5 Bangladeshi takas for the 2-km trip to the bus stand for onward travel, or you can walk, but expect the hopeful rickshaw-wallahs to follow you at least half way. The Indian side is fairly normal as far as land border crossings are concerned. Your passport will change hands several times, and should finally result in a stamp, which doesn't take too long. The Bangladeshi side, however, is another story. Staff seem to have been hired an hour before you arrive - try not to laugh when they ask which visa in your passport is the Bangladesh one. On either side you may be asked for baksheesh by the passport stamper or a boy who grabs your passport and shuttles it between the various officials or the many men who offer to fill your forms in for you. This is not normal for an Indian border crossing, and is entirely avoidable - present your passport yourself, and say 'no' firmly if asked for a bribe. If you're on one of the A/C direct buses then the bus company collects all passenger's passports before the border and facilitates the stamping. The process is better than it once was. The Bangladesh side is simpler than the Indian side where you wind you way through a complex building to get the various stamps. On the Bangladesh side, you will enter one office, be asked to sit while you passport is examined and stamped. While leaving Bangladesh by road, you have to pay a departure tax of Tk300. If you are travelling by one of the direct buses, the bus company will usually collect the amount from you and pay it for you. If you are travelling independently, pay it at the little branch of Sonali Bank next to the immigration office. It seems to be open as long as the border crossing is open. If you arrived by air to Bangladesh, make sure that you have a "change of port" certificate which allows you to leave by land, otherwise you will find yourself being turned back at the border. Change of port certificates are available from the visa office in Dhaka and take about 4 hours to produce. Sometimes you might need to insist here that the office really does provide these certificates and demand that you need one. =====Other crossings===== Another daily bus service by 'Shyamoli' and others under the BRTC label from [[Dhaka]] connects Siliguri, but the buses in this route do not cross the Changrabanda/Burimari or Burungamari border post. Rather, passengers reaching the border have to clear customs, walk a few hundred yards to cross the border and board the awaiting connecting buses on the other end for the final destination. Ticket for Dhaka-Siliguri-Dhaka route costs BDT 1,600, roughly US$20–25 depending on conversion rates. Tickets are purchased either in Dhaka or in Siliguri. There is also a regular bus service between Dhaka and Agartala, capital of Tripura. Two BRTC buses daily from Dhaka and the [https://tsu.trp.nic.in/transport/ Tripura Road Transport Corporation] plying its vehicles six days a week with a round fare costing US$10 connect the two cities. There is only one halt at Ashuganj in Bangladesh during the journey. Other entry points from Bangladesh are Hili, Chilahati/Haldibari, Banglaband border posts for entry to West Bengal; Tamabil border post for a route to [[Shillong]] in Meghalaya, and some others with lesser known routes to north-eastern Indian regions. ====China==== The '''Nathu La pass''' in [[Sikkim]] borders [[Tibet]]. This border is not open to tourists; only local traders are allowed to cross. Special permits are required to visit the pass from either side, and foreigners are not permitted to visit the Indian side of the border. The '''Lipulekh pass''' in [[Uttarakhand]] bordering Tibet is used primarily as a route by Hindu, Buddhist and Jain pilgrims visiting [[Mount Kailash]] as well as the Mansarovar lake. The pass is near the town of Purang in Tibet. Permits are required to visit through this pass. The '''Shipki La''' pass in [[Himachal Pradesh]] bordering Tibet is used only for small-scale local trade across the border. It is not open for non-residents. Therefore, most people travel via land passes in Nepal. ==Get around== India is '''big''' and there are lots of interesting ways to travel around it, most of which could not very well be described as efficient or punctual. Allow considerable buffer time for any journey with a fixed deadline (e.g. your flight back), and try to remember that getting there should be half the fun. Travelling to much of the [[North-East India|North-East]] (with the notable exception of Assam), the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]], [[Sikkim]] and parts of [[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ladakh]], [[Lakshadweep]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Uttarakhand]] will require obtaining a '''Protected Area Permit''' (PAP) or '''Inner Line Permit''' (ILP) — see [[#Inner Line permit|below]]. For foreigners on a regular visa, the easiest way to get these permits would be to request for one when applying for your Indian visa, and it will be added to your visa — not possible with ETA/e-Visa. Otherwise, you will need to hunt down a local Ministry of Home Affairs office (aka DC Magistrate Office) and grapple with bureaucracy. Also, local travel agents can obtain these permits for you, but it might be contingent on booking a tour with them. Indian citizens can apply for these permits online. ===By plane===<!-- Outdated map: [[File:Map of airports in India]] --> India's large size and uncertain roads make '''flying''' a viable option, especially as prices have tumbled in the last few years. Even India's offshore islands and remote mountain states are served by flights. Due to the aviation boom over the last few years, airports have not been able to keep up with the air traffic. Most Indian airports continue to function with one runway and a handful of boarding gates. Check-in and security queues can be quite long, especially in Delhi and Mumbai. India has built two new international airports in Hyderabad and Bangalore, which are modern and well-equipped. Delhi airport's newly constructed Terminal 3 is the 8th largest terminal in the world. In northern India, particularly Delhi, '''heavy winter fog''' can wreak havoc on schedules, especially during Christmas Season and January, leading to massive delays across the country. Flights to small airports up in the mountains, especially to [[Leh]] in Ladakh (which is reachable only by plane for most of the year), are erratic at the best of times. ====Airlines==== At one time, domestic flights were the monopoly of the government-owned Indian Airlines, but things have changed dramatically and now there are quite a few competitors, often offering excellent value. These are the operators in India. * [https://www.goindigo.in/ '''IndiGo''']: India's largest airline, a low-cost airline connecting 88 cities throughout the country. They fly a young fleet of Airbus A320s and ATR regional aircraft. *'''[https://www.airindia.com/ Air India]:''' The flag carrier, historically has a poor reputation but is now being rebooted by Tata Group. Has a wide network in the country and provides excellent regional connectivity. It is a member of the Star Alliance. * '''[https://www.airindiaexpress.in/ Air India Express]:''' Low-cost subsidiary of Air India, which flies mainly on trunk routes and to international destinations in the Gulf and Southeast Asia. * [https://www.spicejet.com/ '''SpiceJet''']: A third low-cost airline, serves around 34 domestic destinations. * '''[https://www.akasaair.com/ Akasa Air]:''' A low cost airline serving 20 domestic destinations with a fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft. It is the most on-time airline in the Indian airline industry. * '''[https://www.allianceair.in/ Alliance Air]:''' India’s state-owned airline that flies small aircraft to obscure places * '''[http://www.starair.in/ Star Air]:''' A low-cost regional commuter airline based in Bangalore, serving mostly Southern Indian destinations with a fleet of smaller Embraer jets. * '''[https://fly91.in/ Fly91]:''' A low- cost regional airline based in Goa, serving 8 destinations with a fleet of ATR-72 aircraft, connecting towns and cities. ====Fares==== Prices are relatively low and stable, since destinations are often served by several airlines. It doesn't hurt though to check prices a few times on different days during the week. You will hear a lot about air tickets at ₹500, but those are promotional rates for limited seats which are sold out within seconds. In some other cases, the advertised fare may not include charges such as passenger service fees, air fuel surcharge and taxes which will be added subsequently. Nonetheless, you do get good rates from budget airlines. Tickets for small cities will cost more than those for the metros, because of the spotty coverage noted above. Indian ticket pricing has not attained the bewildering complexity that the Americans and European have achieved, but they are moving there. You don't have to worry about higher prices on weekends, lower prices for round-trips, lower prices for travel ''around'' weekends. ====Check-in==== Checking in at Indian airports tends to be slow, involving lots of queues and multiple security checks. A few pointers to smooth your way: * Arrive '''at least two hours before departure''' if travelling from the major airports. (For domestic flights from minor airports, 60 or 90 minutes before is fine.) The new rule dictates that check-in closes 45 minutes before departure time and the boarding gate closes 25 minutes before departure. Though the original boarding might take longer, this rule is now being strictly implemented widely to avoid delays in flight departures. * While in the past, airports only allowed passengers to enter the airport a few hours before their flight, this rule has been relaxed and you can often stay overnight in the airport in case you have an early morning flight * '''Bring a print-out of your ticket or a soft copy of your ticket''' and a '''government-issued ID''' (available for domestic and required for international flights- ignore if using Digiyatra), else you are not allowed to enter the airport. They are checked and matched compulsorily at the airport entry gate by security guards. If you possess neither a printout or a soft copy, you can get a copy at the airline offices just outside the airport entry gate. Some airlines have started to charge for this privilege. * Some airports have '''Digiyatra''' available (available only for domestic flights from select destinations), which verifies passenger identities at various checkpoints, such as check-in, security, and boarding gates, without the need for physical documents. Specific queues when entering the airport, check-ins and security have been set up in 15 airports (DEL T1 and T3, Kolkata, Jaipur, BOM all terminals, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Lucknow, Pune, Vijayawada, Bangalore, Guwahati, Kochi) for passengers who have registered through the Digi Yatra app. To register for Digiyatra, you need an ''Aadhaar card''. * Most older airports and many airports outside metro cities require that you screen your checked bags before check-in, usually at a stand near the entrance. In high-security airports like Jammu, Srinagar or anywhere in the Northeast, even carry-on baggage needs to be screened. All carry on baggage will be screened by an X-ray scanner and at the discretion of the security personnel, physically too. * '''Once inside the check-in hall, you cannot leave the airport again unless your flight is delayed or cancelled.''' Make sure to have completed all your "business" before entering the airport. Also, in case you arrive many hours before the flight to be on the safe side, be sure to know how to keep yourself busy once inside the airport. * '''Pick up a tag for every item of your carry-on baggage and attach it to it.''' The staff at the security checkpoint will stamp your boarding pass as well as the tags of your carry-on baggage. Do not put your boarding pass on the X-ray belt, bring it with you when you go through the metal detector. Make sure you received all these stamps before leaving the security check area. Without a stamped boarding pass you will not be allowed to board the plane. You will not be allowed to take any items onboard without a stamped tag attached. Don't hesitate to ask someone if you are unsure about anything. Most staff in airports are very helpful to passengers usually understanding English and will take pains to ensure you catch your flight. There are separate queues for passengers travelling light (without check-in baggage) and these queues are usually less crowded. Different airlines have different standards for what they allow as cabin baggage, so check with your airline’s website on the side of caution, especially if you are travelling by a low-cost airline. Usually, the allowed free baggage limit is 15&nbsp;kg on most airlines. In the unlikely event of an air accident, a helpline has been established, {{Phone|1011}}. === By train === {{see also|Rail travel in India}} [[File:Chhatrapati_Shivaji_Terminus_(Victoria_Terminus).jpg|thumb|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, built as Victoria Terminus in Bombay (now [[Mumbai]]) from 1878–1887, is a notable example of Anglo-Indian architecture]] India boasts one of the biggest rail networks in the world, and the rail system is very efficient, if rarely on schedule. Travelling on '''Indian Railways''' allows you to discover the landscape and beauty of India, and is generally more economical than flying domestically. With classes ranging from luxurious to regular, it's the best way to get to know the country and its people. Most train passengers will be curious about you and happy to pass the time with a chat. While taking an overnight sleeper train will save the money you would otherwise spend on a hotel, your sleep may not be as comfortable as some routes are known for being overcrowded. In the unlikely event of you being involved in a train accident, the helpline number is {{Phone|1011}} ==== Commuter trains ==== '''<nowiki/>'Local trains'''' are commuter trains in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Bangalore, operated by Indian Railways to surrounding towns/suburbs. They are often overcrowded, and platforms on the stations are also often overcrowded. If travelling on a local train, be wary of your surroundings as there may be pickpockets in stations and trains. Despite this, there is a distinct culture surrounding these trains. '''Metro and light rail services''' are available in most major cities, relatively safe and well policed, with CCTV cameras on trains and stations, and well-trained staff. They are of quality comparable to Western countries. To enter you may need to complete a quick security check. For female travelers there are women only carriages in commuter trains (check where they are as they have signs on train windows) ==== Regular trains ==== [[File:Chennai train station.jpg|thumb|The central train station in [[Chennai]]]] Trains come in many varieties. '''Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Vande Bharat trains''' are the most luxurious and fastest trains of the Indian Railways. They are completely air-conditioned and have breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner included in your ticket price. The food is served at your seat during travel. Vande Bharat Express, the second fastest Indian train in service, is equipped with onboard Wi-Fi, infotainment, reading lights and electric outlets. '''Garib Rath''' (literally the "chariot of the poor") is a good option for those who want to use good facilities at low cost. ====Luxury trains==== There are 5 trains offering 12 signature journeys between major tourist destinations in India. By far the most popular of the five are the '''[https://www.palaceonwheels.in/ Palace on Wheels]''' and the '''[https://www.the-maharajas.com/ Maharajas' Express]'''. They offer a wonderful way to experience the sights in India without having to worry about the hassles of travel and accommodation. Journeys on board these trains are all inclusive of accommodation, dining, sightseeing, transportation and porter charges. Each of these luxury trains is equipped with amenities such as live television, individual climate control, restaurant, bar, lounges and cabins with electronic safe and attached bathrooms. The downside is that they are extremely expensive, and would make even business class airtickets look cheap. ====Classes==== India has seven classes of train travel to choose from. Not all classes are available on all trains: for example, Chair Cars are usually found only on short-distance daytime trains, while sleeper classes are only found on overnight journeys. Full information about these classes is [[Rail travel in India#Classes|here]]. ====Train fare==== The average fare for a '''200 km distance''' for different classes is given below (as of 2015): * First Class AC: ₹1,200 * Two Tier AC: ₹617 * Three Tier AC: ₹430 * AC Chair Car: ₹203 * Sleeper Class: ₹120 * Second class seat in Express train: ₹70 * Second class seat in Passenger train: ₹30 ====Ticketing==== Trains tend to fill up early. Tickets can be reserved up to 4 months in advance. School summer vacation time — mid-April to mid-June — is peak season for the railways, which means that you may need to book well in advance. Other festival days, long weekends or holidays may see a similar rush. Tickets can be booked from the [http://www.irctc.co.in/ railway website]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. Tickets are also available from counters at most railway stations. Details of facility available for tourists from abroad are available at [https://contents.irctc.co.in/en/ForeignTouristQuotaBooking.pdf IRCTC website] and [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?locale=en&StaticPage=international_Tourist.html Indian Railway Website]. Other authorized ticketing agencies provide a much better user experience, though however you want to book, you will need an IRCTC account. If you have any problem registering via the IRCTC website, try using an Indian phone number, or try registering vial the "rail one" app (an app by Indian Railways). If you have issues paying when booking via IRCTC, try some of these other sites like [https://www.confirmtkt.com/ confirmtkt] and [https://www.indiantrain.in/ IndianTrain]. One day before the departure date of a train at 10AM, the '''Tatkal''' quota seats become available. Tatkal accounts for about 10% of the total number of seats. This allows tourists who like to plan a trip as they go to book seats closer to the day of departure, for an extra fee. It is sometimes difficult to book Tatkal tickets online because of the excess amount of traffic on Indian railway website. The E-wallet facility enables users to keep money on Indian railway website for faster booking of tickets. This facility reduces the time of ticket booking because users skip the payment gateway processing time. You can pay using your debit cards, credit cards, or internet banking. ==== Meals ==== Most long-distance night trains have a '''pantry car''' and if you are in the sleeper or air-con classes, you can buy meals on board the train. The pantry staff will visit your seat to take your order. However, most pantry car meals aren't really good in quality or taste. Bring enough food for the journey including delays. You can purchase drinks, packaged snacks or biscuits from the pantry staff who circulate from one coach to another. At most stations, hawkers selling tea, peanuts, and snack food and complete meals will go up and down the train. You can also get down on the station platform to look for food, but make sure you know the stoppage timing of the train at that station. In the most luxurious 'Rajdhani' & 'Shatabdi' trains, meals are included in your ticket price and served at your seat during travel. There are no dining cars in the Indian Railways except in select luxury trains and in [[w:en:Deccan_Queen|Deccan Queen]] - a daily train which runs between Mumbai and Pune. ===By taxi or ride-hailing=== [[File:Ola car parking near Bhubaneswar railway station (January 2019).jpg|thumb|A line of Ola cabs parked near [[Bhubaneswar]] railway station, 2019]] {{infobox |Farewell to the King |Once upon a time, virtually all Indian taxis were trusty Hindustan Ambassadors, a locally manufactured copy of the 1950s-vintage Morris Oxford, but these days the King of Indian Roads is a critically endangered species. |image=ہندوستان موٹر کی بنائی پیلی ایمبیسڈر۔.jpg |caption=[[Kolkata]]'s iconic yellow Ambassador taxi that ruled the city until 2025. }} There was a time when the metered taxi was unheard of outside India's largest cities, and when it could be found, getting one that would take you to your destination and charge you the right rate was a rare event. This situation has undergone a drastic change for the better in the past few years, with many online companies offering taxi services. The two largest players are '''[http://www.olacabs.com Ola Cabs]''' and '''[https://www.uber.com/in/en/ Uber]''', which operate in all major Indian cities and have ranks at major airports. There are also local companies offering ride-hailing services within their cities. Both pickup and dropoff points can be entered in English, minimising hassle. Besides, companies like '''Rapido''' offer two-wheeler motorcycle rides if you're comfortable with such vehicles, and motorcycles are useful to navigate the more congested areas. Fares are affordable by Western standards, with most city rides under ₹200, although surge pricing can be expensive. However, the very cheapest categories (UberX and Ola Micro/Mini, respectively) often have tiny, run-down cars, so paying the small premium for the next class up (Uber Comfort and Ola Prime) may be worth it. If ride-hailing isn't an option, central locations of big cities like airports or stations have pre-paid taxi services managed by local traffic police officials. However, beware of touts who claim to be running pre-paid taxis. Always collect the receipt from the counter first. The receipt has two parts: one part is for your reference, and the other part you will need to hand to the taxi driver only after you reach your desired destination. The taxi driver will receive their payment by submitting or producing this other part to the pre-paid taxi counter. The taxi driver may not know how to get to your destination, and will not tell you this beforehand. This may result in the taxi stopping at various points during the journey as the driver gets out to ask for directions. Insist on being taken to your original destination, and not a substitute offered by the driver (e.g. a different hotel). Regular metered taxis are also common and can usually be hailed on the street. While they're supposed to use the meter, tales of "broken" meters and hapless fleeced tourists are common, so try to have an idea of the fare before you set off. ===By bus=== [[File:Chennai MTC's ordinary fare bus.jpg|thumb|240px|Ordinary-class Chennai MTC bus in [[Chennai]]]] While you cannot take a cross-country bus journey across India, buses are the second most-popular way of travelling across states and the only cheap way of reaching many places not on the main rail network, such as Dharamsala, Leh, Srinagar, or Gangtok. For short distances, just wait at the road that obviously goes into your direction. Unless you are in the middle of nowhere, there are many buses plying along Indian roads. If in doubt, just ask someone local. Every state has its own '''public bus''' service, usually named "''X'' Road Transport Corporation" (''X''RTC), "''X'' State Transport Corporation" (''X''STC) or "''X'' Transport Corporation" (''X''TC) which primarily connects intrastate routes, but will also have services to neighbouring states. There are usually multiple classes of buses. The '''ordinary''' buses (called differently in different states, e.g. "service bus") are extremely crowded with even standing room rarely available (unless you're among the first on board) as reservations are not possible and they tend to stop at too many places. On the upside, they're ''very'' cheap. Many public transport companies have their own website to find the schedule and prices, but also to book tickets. If searching for connections, the website will sometimes not accept smaller villages along the way and you have to select or search for the next larger town or city, just in case your search is unsuccessful. '''Private buses''' may or may not be available in the area you are travelling to, and even if they are, the quality could vary a lot. Be warned that many of the private buses, especially long-distance lines, play music and/or videos at ear-splitting volume. Even with earplugs it can be nerve-wracking. Restrooms are available in large bus stations but are crowded. The bus industry is '''extremely fragmented''' and there are few operators who offer services in more than 2 or 3 neighbouring states. Travel agents usually ''only'' offer seats on private buses. '''Flixbus''' operates in India. As of April 2024 they offer rides in the north and north-west of India and intend to serve the whole country. Prices between public and private buses do not differ much. The advantage of public buses is that you will get a proper ticket indicating the origin and destination of your journey. Private buses will only give you a paper ticket with a price written on it by the conductor. For buses serving smaller villages there might not even be any ticket at all for private buses — if the other Indian passengers also don't get a ticket, then that's just the way. In general, you can expect to pay as little as ₹1/km in the plains (Punjab) and ₹2-2.30/km in more mountainous areas (Himachal Pradesh) with public and private buses. After a short while you will figure out what is the going local rate. Anything way beyond that rate, especially in private buses, is an indication that the conductor is trying to rip you off. Stand your ground and don't give in, potentially demand your money back and leave the bus. In addition to ordinary public and private buses, there are '''luxury''' or '''express''' buses available, often called "Volvo" buses, and most have air-conditioning these days. These better class "express" or "luxury" buses have assured seating (book in advance), and have limited stops, making them well worth the slight extra expense. But even these better-class buses rarely have toilets and make occasional snack and toilet breaks. Regardless of the class of travel, all buses have to contend with the poor state of Indian highways and the havoc of Indian traffic which usually makes them slower, less comfortable and less safe than trains. Night buses are particularly hazardous, and for long-distance travel it is wise to opt for sleeper train services instead. For major private (Volvo) bus connections, schedules, prices and tickets, try one of the following websites: * [https://www.redbus.in redBus] * [https://www.zingbus.com zingbus] * [https://tickets.paytm.com/bus/ Paytm] * [https://www.makemytrip.com MakeMyTrip]{{Dead link|date=May 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ===By car=== {{main|Driving in India}} [[File:Road in India (5472802655).jpg|thumb|View from a car in India]] Our itinerary article [[Grand Trunk Road]] describes one of India's major roads, running east–west through the Ganges valley and west across northern Pakistan to [[Kabul]]. Regular license plates in India are white. Yellow license plates indicate a permit for doing business with that car. Green license plates indicate an electric car. This can be tourism, transport or just office stuff. On all plates the licensing state is indicated by the first two letters, e.g. ''HP'' for Himachal Pradesh, or ''PB'' for Punjab. This rule doesn't apply to cars with the Bharat Series license plates, where the first two numbers indicate the year of registration. ====Driving on your own==== In India driving is on the '''left''' of the road — at least most of the time. You can drive in India if you have a local licence or an International Driving Permit, but unless you are accustomed to driving on extremely chaotic streets, you probably will not want to. In the past decade, the Central government has embarked on an ambitious project to upgrade the highways and the conditions of Indian roads has vastly improved, with smooth '''Expressways''' all across the country. '''National Highways''' are also good, with four to eight laned roads. However, improving the quality of the roads does not improve the way in which people drive and it is very dangerous to drive on the roads in India as people drive as they like without regard to any rules (rules do exist but are not enforced properly). ====Hiring driver with car==== It's quite easy and common to rent a car with a driver in India. If you travel in summer, it is recommended to take a car with air-conditioning. Sometimes you will need to haggle to get a reasonable price, especially for a several days tour. Otherwise, rates for taxis are quoted in rupees per kilometre, and you will have to pay for both ways even if you are going only one way. The driver's salary is so low that it adds little to the cost of renting the car. The driver will find their own accommodation and food wherever you are travelling, although it is customary to give some money to buy some food when you stop somewhere to eat. Rates vary by size and quality of the car. There are numerous advantages to having a car and driver. * A good local driver is the safest means of car travel. * You can keep your bags and shopping goods with you securely wherever you go. * The driver will often have some knowledge of local tourist destinations. However, be aware that the driver will try to make some money on the side and drive you to some shops of relatives, just to get a cut. So, do not trust them too much. Inquire information and then decide what to do for yourself. * The car is at your disposal. You don't need to spend any time finding further transport, or [[haggling]] over price. It is rare to find a driver that speaks more than a few words of English. As a result, misunderstandings are common. Keep sentences short. Use the present tense. Use single words and hand gestures to convey meaning. Also, when haggling about the price make sure the driver fully understands the final price and that it is for the whole tour and not per day or per passenger — potentially write down the price, date of payment and "all included" on a piece of paper and get their signature to be on the safe side. Some drivers will exploit your innocence and pretend that the agreement was different. Make sure you can trust your driver before you leave your goods with them — potentially getting a photo of their ID and definitely a photo of their licence plate. Also, memorise your driver's face and write down their phone number (verify!). If he shows any suspicious behaviour, make sure you keep your bags with you. In any case, it is generally always a good idea to have all your valuables with you. Your driver may in some cases act as a tout, offering to take you to businesses from which he gets a sort of commission. This isn't necessarily a bad thing – the driver may help you find just what you're looking for, and add to their income at the same time. On the other hand, always evaluate for yourself whether you are being sold on a higher-cost or poorer quality product than you want. Avoid touts on the road posing as guides that your driver may stop for because he gets a commission from them; supporting them only promotes this unpleasant practice. The driver might ''ask'' for a tip at the end of the trip. Pay them some amount (₹500/day is generally sufficient) and don't let them guilt-trip you into paying too much. Touts at tourist areas will also try to mislead you into getting into the wrong car when you leave; if you fall for this you will certainly be ripped off, your car may be stolen and you may be sexually assaulted. Be wary of reckless driving when renting a car with a driver. Do not be afraid to tell the driver that you have time to see around and that you are not in a hurry. Make sure also that your driver gets enough rest time and time to eat. In general, as you visit restaurants, the driver may eat at the same time (either separately at the same restaurant or at some other nearby place). ===By motorcycle=== [[File:Royal Enfield 7.jpg|thumb|Royal Enfield motorcycle]] Some people argue that '''the best way to experience India is on a motorbike'''. Riding a motorbike and travelling across India you get a closer look and feel of India along with all the smells and sounds. However, this story seems to be mostly popular among the new emerging Indian middle class, who ply popular Indian travel destinations with their bikes, like [[Ladakh]]. For Westerners it is important to note the state of Indian roads and the chaotic traffic, which has already been mentioned under [[#By car]]. There are many companies which organise package tours or tailor-made tours for enthusiastic bikers and the adventurous, or a safer motorbike experience of India. They will take care of luggage and maintenance of the bike. Another choice, popular with people who like taking risks, is to '''buy a motorcycle'''. Not for the faint of heart or inexperienced rider. India boasts the highest motor vehicle accident rate in the world. The Royal Enfield is a popular (some would say, the only) choice for its classic looks and macho mystique. This is despite its high petrol consumption, 25&nbsp;km/litre to 30&nbsp;km/litre, supposed low reliability (it is "classic" 1940s engineering after all and requires regular service adjustment; you can find an Enfield mechanic with decades of experience in every town in India, who will perform miracles at about ₹100 an hour labour cost), and claimed difficulty to handle (it is quite heavy and the seat can be high for some). You don't want to be riding roads at 4,000-5,000 m in Ladakh and suddenly the bike breaking down — here it will be quite difficult to find a mechanic. Alternatively, one can opt for a smaller yet quicker, more fuel efficient and more versatile bikes like "Hero", "Bajaj" or "Honda". They can range from 100 cc to the newly launched 220 cc bikes. The smaller variants (100–125 cc) can give you a mileage exceeding 50&nbsp;km/litre on the road, while giving less power if one is opting to drive with pillion on the highways. The bigger variants (150–220 cc) are more powerful and one can get a feel of the power especially on highways — the mileage is lesser for these bikes anywhere between 35&nbsp;km/litre to 45&nbsp;km/litre. Preferably tourists should go for second hand bikes rather than purchasing new ones. The smaller 100 cc variants can be purchased for anywhere between ₹15,000–25,000 depending on the year of make and condition of vehicle. The bigger ones can be bought from ₹30,000 onwards. But some people have even travelled the country on a scooter. Note that there might be restrictions in place on crossing from one state to the other—not all license plates may be allowed in all states. ===By thumb=== Hitchhiking in India, especially in remote regions, is very easy due to the enormous number of cargo trucks and local traffic on every highway and road. Most drivers do not speak English or any other international language; however, most have a very keen sense of where the cities and villages are along the road. It is rare for any of them to expect payment. Hitchhiking in cities, highways and crowded places is safe, but refrain from hitchhiking on deserted places, less populated areas, forest roads, etc. However, this rule really also depends on the region. Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh can generally be considered to be safe for hitch-hiking. However, in Bihar, one of the poorest states of India, it is probably not a good idea. Also, it is better to stick to day time travel. When hitchhiking it is important to understand the system of vehicle licence plates in India. There are yellow (commercial) and white (private) ones. White ones are generally always safe for hitch-hiking for free, because these are local people in their own car. For yellow licence plates, it depends, regular cars, vans, mini-buses and Jeeps will mostly always be taxis, and it doesn't make sense to hail them. However, pickup trucks, cargo trucks, and anything that looks like made for transporting goods, is safe to hail. They shouldn't demand any money, but if so, just tell them that they are no taxis but cargo vehicles. ===By rickshaw=== [[File:Havelock Autorickshaw.JPG|thumb|A typical Indian autorickshaw, [[Andaman Islands]]]] The auto-rickshaw, usually abbreviated and referred to as '''auto''' and sometimes as '''rickshaw''', is the most common means of hired transport in India. They are very handy for short-distance travel in cities, especially since they can weave their way through small alleys to bypass larger cars stuck in travel jams, but are not very suitable for long distances. Most are green and yellow, due to the new CNG gas laws, and some may be yellow and black in colour, with one wheel in the front and two in the back, with a leather or soft plastic top. The '''E-Rickshaw''', is electric and often also now an increasingly common means of hired transport in India, being eco-friendly and very cheap. They serve the same purpose as autos, but travel at a lower speed than autos, and are not allowed on some roads. The E-Rickshaw can fit as many as 6 people in 1 vehicle, with some safety features. The '''cycle rickshaw''' is bigger than a tricycle where two people sit on an elevated seat at the back and a person pedals from the front. They can often be quite expensive, however is supported by environmentalists as being more eco-friendly than auto rickshaws. '''Human-pulled rickshaws''' are now rarely available in cities, towns and villages across the country. Many local governments have proposed a ban on these rickshaws describing them as "inhuman". However, human-pulled rickshaws can still sometimes be seen running in Kolkata, however quite rare. When getting a rickshaw, you can either negotiate the fare or go by the meter. In almost all cases it is better to use the meter—a negotiated fare means that you are being charged a higher than normal rate. A metered fare starts around ₹13 (different for different areas), and includes the first 1 to 2 kilometres of travel. '''Never''' get in an auto-rickshaw or E-rickshaw without either the meter being turned on, or the fare negotiated in advance. In nearly all cases the driver will ask an exorbitant sum (for Indian standards) from you later. A normal fare would be ₹11-12 for the first km and ₹7-8 per km after that. In most cities, auto-rickshaw drivers are provided with a rate card that elaborately describes the fares on per kilometre basis. A careful tourist must verify the meter reading against the rate card before making a payment. Auto-rickshaws and E-rickshaws carry either digital or analog meters wherein the analog meters may have been tampered with. It may be a better option to go for a negotiated fare when the auto-rickshaw or E-rickshaw has an analogue meter. Ideally, you should talk with a local to find out what the fare for any estimated route will be. Higher rates may apply at night, and for special destinations such as airports. Finally, factor in that rickshaw drivers may have to pay bribes to join the queue for customers at premium locations such as expensive hotels. The bribe will be factored in the fare. Make sure that the driver knows where they are going. Many rickshaw drivers will claim to know the destination without really having any clue as to where it is. If you know something about the location, quiz them on it to screen out the liars. If you do not know much about the location, make them tell you in no uncertain terms that they know where it is. This is because after they get lost and drive all over the place, they will often demand extra payment for their own mistake. You can then tell them that they lied to you, and wasted your time, so they should be happy to get the agreed-upon fee. ===By boat=== India is known for its multitude of rivers and there are numerous boats and ferries to cross certain rivers. However, boat transport is less important for many budget travellers since they will cross most rivers with bridges anyway. That said, boats are still necessary to access certain islands, like the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]], the [[Lakshadweep Islands]], Mumbai's [[Elephanta Island]] and West Bengal's [[Sagar Island|Sagar Island.]] You may also take a luxurious river cruise to visit the cities and towns along Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. Known as '''Ganga Vilas''' (literally 'Ganga Luxury'), the cruise runs from [[Varanasi]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]] to [[Dibrugarh]] in [[Assam]], with stops at [[Patna]], [[Farakka]], [[Jangipur]], [[Murshidabad]], [[Ambika Kalna]], [[Chandannagar]], [[Kolkata]] and [[Dhaka]]. The river cruise also provides amazing views of the [[Sundarbans]]. ===Addresses=== If you need to get anywhere, call in advance and ask for detailed directions. Bear in mind that street signs in India tend to be rare or nonexistent outside the cities. Postal addresses will often carry landmark details "Opp. Prithvi theatre" or "Behind Maruti Showroom" or "near temple / church / mosque / bank branch / police station / school" to ease the search. Unlike the western system of address, the Indian system uses plot number or house number, street, road followed by landmark and the location pin code instead of street name and block number. Finding a place will usually involve some searching, but you will always find someone around the area willing to guide you. Unlike many other countries, Indians ask passers-by, nearby shopkeepers or cops for guidance on street addresses. So you may do the same, people would be happy to help. Using Google Maps with GPS works well most of the time in major cities but at times may not be accurate due to incorrect spelling of road or incorrect positioning on map. ===Inner Line permit=== Inner Line Permit is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected/restricted area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indian citizens from outside those states to obtain a permit for entering into the protected state. The document is an effort by the Government to regulate movement to certain areas near the international border of India. This is a security measure and it is applicable for the following states: * [[Arunachal Pradesh]] — permits are issued by the Secretary of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The permits are required for entering the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh through any of the check gates across the inter-state border with Assam or Nagaland. Permits are obtained at Arunachal Bhavan in all major cities. Permits are given to specific districts and therefore plan the itinerary before applying for district entry permits. Checkpoints at every district border only allow locals and permit holders. * [[Manipur]], [[Mizoram]] and [[Nagaland]] — permits are issued by the respective state governments to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into the state for a limited period to avoid uncontrollable influx. Most foreign tourists do not require the permit, but must register with the police within 24 hours of arrival; your hotel will usually handle this for you but check to be sure. Citizens and former citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan need special approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs to visit. * [[Sikkim]] — a permit required for the '[[Nathu La]]' Pass which was an important passage of the silk route in medieval era and now a part of the border between India and China. Foreigners are not eligible for the permits. Only Indian citizens are allowed to visit the pass. Further permits for high altitude regions like '[[Lachung]]-[[Lachen]]' along with a high altitude lake called '[[Gurudongmar Lake]]' can be obtained from Gangtok directly. Foreigners may be allowed. Another point known as 'Zero Point' also requires permits. * [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] — non-Indians need a Restricted Area Permit to visit the islands, but these are now issued on arrival at the Port Blair airport; if you plan to arrive by sea, you'll need to arrange your permit before arrival, either in Chennai or when applying for your Indian visa. Indian nationals do not require a permit to visit the Andamans, but permits are required to visit Nicobar Islands and other tribal areas, and are rarely given. ==See== [[File:Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara.jpg|thumb|Lakshmi Vilas Palace, [[Vadodara]]. Built during the British Raj ]] To see all the places worth visiting in India, even a 6-month visit is arguably inadequate. There are more tourist destinations in India than can be mentioned in a full-length book, let alone a summary. Almost every state in India has over ten major tourist destinations and there are cities which can barely be tasted in a full week. Many Indian states by themselves are bigger and more populous than most of the countries in the world, and there are 28 states and 8 union territories in India, including two island chains outside the mainland. That said, below are some highlights. ===Historical monuments and forts=== Probably the most famous single attraction in India is the '''[[Taj Mahal]]''', widely recognised as the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the [[UNESCO World Heritage List|world's heritage]].[[File:RedFort.jpg|thumb|Red Fort, [[Delhi]]]]The '''Qutb Minar''' and the impressive '''Red Fort''' are the two most prominent historical monuments in [[Delhi]]. [[Jaipur]], the capital of the [[Western India|western]] state of [[Rajasthan]], is incredibly rich in forts and palaces, including the tremendous '''Amber Fort''', beautiful '''Jal Mahal''' (Water Palace) and unique '''Hawa Mahal'''. [[Nalanda]] in [[Bihar]] has the remains of a university of Buddhism that was established in 450 CE. For a rather different and more modern kind of historical monument, the '''Gandhi Ashram''' in [[Ahmedabad]], founded by the Mahatma himself, is a repository of all things Gandhi. ===Houses of worship=== [[File:Christ Church, Shimla.jpg|thumb|Christ Church, [[Shimla]]]] No visit to India would be complete without a trip to some of the country's fantastic temples. All regions of the country are replete with temples. The city of [[Jammu]], the winter capital of [[Jammu and Kashmir]], has so many temples that it's called the '''"City of Temples"''' and is a major draw for Hindu pilgrims. [[Bishnupur (Rarh)|Bishnupur]] in [[West Bengal]] is home to famous '''terracotta temples'''. The '''Sri Venkateswara Temple''' in [[Tirupati]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], is dedicated to Vishnu and is also a major draw for pilgrims. The '''Tantric temple complexes of [[Khajuraho]]''' in [[Madhya Pradesh]] are much beloved for their thousand-year-old sacred erotic wall carvings, considered by some art historians to be the pinnacle of erotic art. The '''Meenakshi Amman Temple''' in the [[Southern India|southern]] city of [[Madurai]] is a centre of worship of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. The [[Tamil Nadu|Tamil]] city of [[Thanjavur]] is known for its grand Chola-era temples. Hinduism is not the only religion represented among the great temples of India. The world headquarters of the Sikh religion are in the '''Golden Temple''' in [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]. [[Leh]] and environs, in the union territory of [[Ladakh]], are one of a number of areas that have '''splendid Buddhist temples or monasteries'''. The '''Ranakpur Temple''' in the small Rajasthani town of [[Ranakpur]] is an impressive and historic Jain temple. India's second-largest religion in adherents after Hinduism is Islam, and many parts of India were ruled by Muslim dynasties for hundreds of years, so it's not surprising that India is also home to many magnificent mosques. Some of them, like the mosque in the Taj, are part of historical monuments. One impressive mosque that's very much in use to this day is the lovely 17th-century '''Jama Masjid''' in [[Old Delhi]]. [[Hyderabad]] in [[Southern India|the south]] has several historical mosques, including the '''Charminar''' and '''Mecca Masjid'''. There are also notable Christian churches built during the colonialist era by the British, the Portuguese and the French during 'the evangelisation of India', particularly famous churches such as the '''Basilica of Bom Jesus''' in [[Goa]] and '''St Pauls Cathedral''' in [[Kolkata]]. New Delhi's '''Lotus Temple''' is an important site of worship for members of the [[Baha'i Faith]], with splendid architecture drawing millions of visitors per year. ===Geographical=== [[File:Varanasi Munshi Ghat3.jpg|thumb|Munshi Ghat along the Ganges in Varanasi]] India is a very geographically varied country. In the north of the country, one can see the '''Himalayas''', the Earth's highest mountain range. There are hilly areas in many non-Himalayan states, too. In India, '''hill stations''' — towns in the cooler areas in foothills or high valleys surrounded by mountains, which were favored by rajas, then the British and now Indian tourists in the hot summer months — are considered sights and experiences in themselves. The largest of them is Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, [[Srinagar]], but [[Darjeeling]], in view of Mount Kangchenjunga in northern [[West Bengal]], is very famous for its tea. Other famous hill stations include [[Shimla]], [[Ooty]] and [[Gangtok]], and there are many others – most states have some. India is also a country of numerous rivers. Several of them are traditionally considered holy, but especially the '''Ganges''', locally known as Ganga, which brings life to the [[Plains (India)|Indian Plains]], India's breadbasket, and is not just an impressive body of water but a centre of ritual ablutions, prayer and cremation. There are several holy cities along the river that have many temples, but they are often less places of pilgrimage to specific temples than holy cities whose temples have grown because of the ghats (steps leading down to the holy river) and most interesting to visit for the overall experience of observing or partaking in the way of life and death along the river. Foremost among these holy cities is [[Varanasi]], where some 5,000-year-old rituals are still practised; other cities worth visiting to experience the Ganges include [[Rishikesh]] and [[Haridwar]], much further upstream. India also has a long coastline. The '''beaches''' of [[Goa]], also an interesting former Portuguese colony and the [[Andaman Islands]] are among the most appreciated by domestic and foreign visitors. Finally, India has a vast desert, the '''Thar Desert''' in [[Rajasthan]]. Several Rajasthani cities including [[Jaisalmer]] are good bases for camel safaris. ===Wildlife=== {{see also|Wildlife in South and Southeast Asia|Indian national parks and wildlife sanctuaries}} India is famous for its wildlife, including the Bengal tigers, Asiatic lions and elephants. * [[Keibul Lamjao National Park]] in [[Manipur]] is the world's only floating national park, floating on the mirror like [[Loktak lake]], where the world's only dancing deer species, Brow antlered deer ([[Manipuri phrasebook|Manipuri]]: Sangai) is found. Another one, the [[Sirohi National Park]] is the world's only habitat for the world's only terrestrial lily, the Shirui Lily (Lilium macklineae), which can't be grown in any part of the earth except in the Shirui NP in [[Manipur]], despite innumerable serious experiments of numerous scientists. * [[Bandhavgarh National Park]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Ranthambhore National Park]] in [[Rajasthan]] are the most likely places for you to spot an Indian tiger in the wild, though you will still have to have some luck and persistence. * [[Gir Forest National Park]] in [[Gujarat]] is dedicated to the preservation of Asiatic lions. * The [[Sundarbans (West Bengal)|Sundarbans]], on the border with [[Bangladesh]] is the largest mangrove forest and delta in the world, home to the famous Royal Bengal tigers and estuarine crocodiles but also fascinating as an overall ecosystem. * [[Pench National Park]] in Madhya Pradesh is one of the places that may have inspired Rudyard Kipling's ''Jungle Book''. * [[Kaziranga National Park]] in Assam is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros. ==Do== ===Fairs and festivals=== [[File:Holi Bonfire Udaipur.jpg|thumb|Holi bonfire in [[Udaipur]]]] '''Goa Fair''' (carnival). February heralds the carnival at [[Goa]]. For three days and nights the streets come alive with colour. Held in mid February the week-long event is a time for lively processions, floats, the strumming of guitars, graceful dances and of non-stop festivity. One of the more famous of Indian carnivals, the Goa Festival is a complete sell out in terms of tourism capacities. '''Surajkund Mela''' (1–15 February). As spring glides in, full of warmth and vibrancy, leaving the grey winter behind, Surajkund adorns itself with colourful traditional crafts of India. Craftsmen from all over the country assemble at Surajkund during the first fortnight of February to participate in the annual celebration that is the Surajkund Crafts Mela. '''Holi'''. The Spring Festival of India, Holi is a festival of colours. Celebrated in March or April, according to the Hindu calendar, it was meant to welcome spring and win the blessings of Gods for good harvests and fertility of the land. As with all Hindu festivals, there are many interesting legends attached to Holi, the most popular being that of Prince Prahlad, who was a devout follower of Lord Vishnu. It is the second most important festival of India after Diwali. Holi in India is a festival of fun and frolic and has been associated with the immortal love of Krishna and Radha. The exuberance and the festivity of the season are remarkable. '''[[Diwali]]'''. The festival of lights, Diwali, illuminates the darkness of the New Year's moon, and is said to strengthen close friendships and knowledge with a self-realisation. Diwali is celebrated on a nation-wide scale on Amavasya – the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin (Oct/Nov) every year. It symbolises that age-old culture of India which teaches to vanquish ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge. The festival of lights still today projects the rich and glorious past of India. '''Pushkar Mela'''. Every November the sleepy little township of [[Pushkar]] in Rajasthan comes alive in a riot of colours and a frenzied burst of activity during the Pushkar Fair. Few fairs in the world can match the liveliness of Pushkar. It includes the world's largest camel fair, but is much more than that. ===Sports=== [[File:Eden gardens.jpg|thumb|A cricket match at the Eden Gardens, [[Kolkata]]]] * '''[[Cricket]]''' — India is a cricket-obsessed country and cricket is in the blood of most Indians. India plays an important role in world cricket and has been world champion twice in the ICC Cricket World Cup, in 1983 beating the mighty West Indies in the final, and Sri Lanka in 2011. India also emerged triumphant in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, and then later in 2024 and in 2026 (current champions and they are the most successful). The popularity of cricket in India is second to no other game, so seeing children playing cricket in parks and alleys with rubber balls and makeshift wickets is very common. Until 2008, Indian cricket was all about the national team playing against other countries in one-day matches or epic five-day Test marathons, but the advent of the [https://www.iplt20.com/ Indian Premier League] (IPL) has, for better or worse, brought fast-paced, commercialised "Twenty20" cricket to the fore, complete with cheerleaders and massive salaries. Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings is so far the most viewed match and its atmosphere in Chepauk is the second best behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru atmosphere. The Ranji Trophy is the premier Indian five day tournament with over 20 teams competing. India also has state T20 leagues but are not that popular. In international matches, while Australia typically poses the strongest challenge to Indian supremacy, the most intense rivalry by far is with neighbouring Pakistan, and matches between the two sides are often a very charged affair. Don't miss out on those matches. About half-a dozen Indian stadiums have a capacity of over 45,000 and watching a cricket match can be quite an experience. The Narendra Modi Stadium has the most capacity with 136,000 seats. The Eden Gardens in central [[Kolkata]] is India's most iconic cricket stadium with 66,349 seating capacity and is the oldest cricket stadium in the Indian subcontinent, established in 1865, and is comparable to the stadiums of Lords' in London and the MCG in Melbourne. The atmosphere of most matches is electrifying. ''Nearly all'' international matches have sellout crowds, and it is quite normal for fans to bribe officials and make their way in. So book early, because for IPL matches played and India playing in India gets sold out within seconds. Grab a water bottle as well and prepare for the brilliant atmosphere in any stadium. Starting ticket prices are quite cheap; they can be as low as ₹250–300. India and Pakistan are all-time arch rivals, and cricket matches between the two nations attract up to a billion TV viewers, including many people who are otherwise not cricket fans. Watch all the action from dazzling sixes to stunning wickets to heated conversations. * '''[[Association football|Football]]''' (soccer) — You can come across young boys playing with a football on any open space that is available, as with cricket. Club football is very popular, especially among youth and you will find people getting into heated arguments in public places over their favourite teams. Many people also support national teams other than India, but it usually depends on the nationality of their favourite players. Also, many large restaurants and bars offer a view of important European club matches and the World Cup matches. The most famous and electrifying rivalry is the ''Kolkata Derby'' between Mohun Bagan Athletic Club (established 1889) and East Bengal Football club (established 1920) held at Salt Lake Stadium (the second-largest non-auto racing stadium in the world) in eastern [[Kolkata]], the football capital of India and a tremendously football crazy city. This rivalry is widely regarded to be the oldest and most intense football rivalry in Asia. * '''[[Field hockey|Hockey]]''' (field hockey) – commonly called the national game of India, hockey retains a prominent position in the hearts of many Indians, despite the craze for cricket and football. Although the viewership has dwindled significantly (as compared to the golden era before cricket came to the fore in the mid-1980s), it hasn't vanished completely. It still has a significant fan base, especially in North India, some eastern parts like Jharkhand, Odisha and the Northeastern states. The introduction of the Premier Hockey League has helped restore its popularity. Speakers of U.S./Canadian English should also note that 'hockey' refers to field hockey, not ice hockey. * '''Polo''' — Polo's origins can be traced to origins in Manipur state around 3100 BC, when it was played as Sagol Kangjei. It was adopted by the Europeans during the 19th century and spread around the globe. The polo ground in [[Imphal]] is the world's oldest. * '''Kabaddi''' — A sport unique to the Indian subcontinent, it is a contact team sport that involves attempting to tag out your opponents' player before returning to your own half. * '''Kho kho''' — A sport unique to the Indian subcontinent, is a fast-paced Indian tag sport where one team chases the other around a rectangular court using quick turns, strategic passes, and bursts of speed. * '''[[Motor sport]]''' — India has its own motor sport league called Indian Racing League. India used to host an [[F1]] Grand Prix, at Buddh International Circuit in [[Greater Noida]], but there have been plans made by the Adani Group to return F1 to the circuit. MotoGP has returned to India, with the Indian Grand Prix. ==Learn== [[File:Clock Tower Mumbai University (2654091685).jpg|thumb|Rajabai Clock Tower at Mumbai University]] There are many things to learn that interest foreigners all over India, but there are a few destinations that have become particularly well known for certain things: *'''Yoga''' is popular in [[Haridwar]], [[Rishikesh]] and [[Mysore]]. *'''Ayurveda''' is popular in [[Kerala]] (Keralam). The region also boasts of many dance and dramatic forms. *'''[[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]]''' in [[Delhi]] and [[Varanasi]]. *'''Classical musical instruments''' in not only the ancient city of [[Varanasi]] but many parts of India, especially in Southern States, where they form the most integral part of Core Classicals. *'''Classical vocal music''' and '''classical dance forms''' in [[Tamil Nadu]] or [[Manipur]] or [[Karnataka]]. *'''Sanskrit''' at 'Samskrita Bharati' in areas of [[Udupi]], [[Bangalore]] and [[Delhi]]. *'''Buddhism''' in [[Dharamsala]] and [[Bir]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]] as well as in [[Bodh Gaya]] in [[Bihar]]. *'''Cooking''' classes are also popular. The most well-known exported type of Indian food are the cuisines such as Idly, Dosa, Biryanis, Dals etc. and regional cuisines such as Thalis, South Indian, and [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]i, as the Sikhs have been the most successful in spreading Indian restaurants throughout the western world. However, styles vary a lot throughout the country, so if you have the time and appetite it's worth checking out courses in a variety of areas such as [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]], [[Tamil Nadu]], and [[West Bengal]]. There are many universities imparting education but at the helm are '''Indian Institutes of Technology''' (IITs) for technical undergraduates, '''Indian Institutes of Management''' (IIMs) for management postgraduates and '''National Law Universities/Schools''' (NLUs) which are world class institutes. Most of the ambitious students who want to get a good high level education strive to get into these institutes through the fiendishly difficult admission processes, both due to nature of test and the prevailing competition. Admissions to the top 7 IITs - [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai|Bombay]], [[Chennai|Madras]], [[Kanpur]], [[Kharagpur]], [[Roorkee]] and [[Guwahati]] - are so competitive that it is harder for an Indian student to get into one of them than it is for an American student to get into an Ivy League college, or a British student to get into Oxbridge. The 6 top IIMs (Including the 4 oldest - [[Ahmedabad]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bangalore]] and [[Lucknow]] plus newly established Indore and Kozhikode) together select only about 1,200 students from 350,000 students who appear for CAT exam. But still students have a great desire to get into these institutes. These institutes also offer degrees to foreign students. Apart from undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses, there are many training and diploma-level institutes and polytechnics that cater to the growing demand for skill-based and vocational education. Besides conventional educational institutes, foreigners might also be interested to study with Pandits to learn Hindi and Sanskrit in genuine settings as well as with Mullahs to study Urdu, Persian, and Arabic. They might also like to live with famed Ustads to study traditional Indian music. Whether people are interested in philosophy or religion, cuisine or dance, India will have the right opportunity for them. ==Work== Foreigners need a work permit to be employed in India. A work permit is granted if an application is made to the local Indian embassy along with proof of potential employment and supporting documents. There are many expatriates working in India, mostly for multinational companies. India has always had an expatriate community of reasonable size, and there are many avenues for finding employment, including popular job-hunting websites. Citizens of '''[[Nepal]]''' and '''[[Bhutan]]''' can live and work freely in India, and do not require work permits. There are many volunteer opportunities around the country including teaching. India has a reasonable presence of foreign Christian missionaries, who for the most part form the non-local religious workers, since the other major religions of the world either grew out of India or have had a long-term presence. A living can be made in the traveller scenes by providing some kind of service such as baking Western cakes, tattooing or massage. Previously, an AIDS test result was required as part of the work visa application process. It is highly recommended that applicants obtain test results in their home country beforehand if possible. ==Buy== ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Indian rupees | currencyCode=₹ | date=June 2026 | USD=95 | EUR=110 | GBP=128 | CAD=68 | SGD=74 | JPY=59 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/inr-indian-rupee XE.com] }} {{infobox|The money that was|On November 8, 2016, the old yellow ₹500 and red ₹1000 banknotes were demonetised (made invalid) at very short notice in a ham-fisted attempt to fight corruption. The new ₹500 note is grey, and there is no ₹1000 note at all. If you have any of the old notes lying around, they are no longer legal tender and they are impossible to exchange. '''Don't accept these''' if somebody tries to palm any off to you: [[File:India 500 INR, MG series, 2014, obverse.jpg|x117px]] [[File:India 1000 INR, MG series, 2006, obverse.jpg|x117px]] }} The currency in India is the Indian '''rupee''' (sign: ₹; code: '''INR''') (रुपया — ''rupayā'' in Hindi and similarly named in most Indian languages, but ''ṭaka'' in Maithili, ''ṭākā'' in Bengali and ''ṭakā'' in Assamese). The rupee is subdivided into 100 paise (singular: paisa). "5 rupees 50 paise" would normally be written as "₹5.50". You may also see "Rs" for rupees, as well as prices written like 500/- (with a slash and hyphen at the end). Indian banknotes or bills come in denominations of ₹1 (rare), ₹5 (green, printing discontinued), ₹10 (orange and violet/chocolate brown), ₹20 (reddish-orange/greenish yellow), ₹50 (violet/fluorescent blue), ₹100 (greenish blue/lavender), ₹200 (bright yellow) and ₹500 (stone grey). There are two versions of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 banknotes due to the introduction of a new series of the currency by the government in 2016 following the demonetisation. A magenta ₹2000 banknote exists and remains legal tender, but was withdrawn from circulation in 2023. Indian coins in circulation come in denominations of 50p (rare), ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10 (yellow ring with steel center) and ₹20 (steel ring with yellowish gold center). Coins are useful for buying tea (₹5), for bus fares (₹2 to ₹20), and for giving exact change for an auto-rickshaw. Indians commonly use '''lakh''' and '''crore''' for 100,000 and 10,000,000 respectively. Though these terms come from Sanskrit, they have been adopted so deeply into Indian English that most people are not aware that they are non-existent in other English dialects. You may also find non-standard, although standard in India, placement of commas while writing numerals. One crore rupees would be written as ₹1,00,00,000, so first time you place a comma after three numerals, then after every two numerals. This format may puzzle you till you start thinking in terms of lakhs and crores, after which it will seem natural. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Number !! Western format !! Indian format (In English) !! Indian format (In Hindi) |- | 100 || Hundred || Hundred || Sau |- | 1000 || Thousand || Thousand || Hazār |- | 1,00,000 || Hundred Thousand || One Lakh || Ek Lākh |- | 10,00,000 || Million || Ten Lakhs || Das Lākh |- | 1,00,00,000 || Ten Million || One Crore || Ek Karoṛ |} ====Change==== It is always good to have a number of small bills on hand, as merchants and food stalls are notoriously short on change and cash in general, even if your food was ₹250. Giving a ₹500 note, and they often will be stuck. It is best to ask before whether they have change. This is due to most small shops accepting cashless payment, or just to have as little money in the shops as possible, for safety. The best way to get small change is with bus conductors or other official places, they will readily accept large notes. Also, it seems fruit and vegetable vendors have change. In general, it is best to keep smaller bills (₹10-50) and larger bills separate. Then, it will not be obvious how much money you have. Some shops don't accept bills and coins of very low denominations like ₹1 and ₹5 bills, and 50p, ₹1 and ₹2 coins, despite being legal tenders. So, it is best to change these for larger denominations commonly used instead of arguing with shopkeepers. Also, do not accept any bills that are ripped, taped or look in any way unacceptable. Generally, vendors, etc. will readily give you a better note. But some might struggle to find any cash at all, as mentioned before. Stand your ground, otherwise next time you try to spend such a note it will be your problem and Indians are very selective. ====Mobile payments (UPI)==== Mobile payment apps including [https://www.bhimupi.org.in/ BHIM], [https://www.phonepe.com/ PhonePe], [https://paytm.com/ Paytm], and [https://pay.google.com/ Google Pay] (Not the western version) use the '''UPI (Universal Payment Interface)''' standard. Free and instant, these have exploded in popularity and are increasingly displacing cash across the country. Using your UPI enabled mobile app, you scan a QR Code from your vendor, type in a set amount of money and the money can send. The catch is that as a foreigner without an Indian bank account or phone number, getting UPI set up is quite a hassle. There are several prepaid wallet apps that can work around this, with [https://havemony.com/ Mony] probably the least bad of the bunch, but they still require a copy of your passport and visa, have a manual verification process that can take a few days, charge a 3.5% commission for transferring in money, and can only make payments to merchant accounts. Apple Pay is not supported in India. ====Prepaid cards==== [[File:RuPay Contactless indicator.svg|thumb|RuPay contactless payment logo]] [https://www.rupay.co.in/ RuPay] (NCMC) prepaid cards are an emerging standard for public transport used on all Indian metro systems nationwide and increasingly on buses as well. They're available at metro stations for ₹50, save 5-20% compared to cash fares and can be topped up. RuPay debit and credit cards are also available, but require an Indian bank account. ====Credit cards==== In many cities and towns, credit cards are accepted at larger hotels, retail chain stores and other restaurants and stores. Small businesses and family-run stores almost never accept credit cards, so it is useful to keep a moderate amount of cash on hand. ====ATMs==== Most ATMs will pay out a maximum of ₹10,000 per transaction. Notes are often ₹500 only, so you will have to choose a multiple of this for withdrawals. State Bank of India (SBI) is the biggest bank in India and has the most ATMs. ICICI bank has the second largest network of ATMs and accepts most of the international cards at a nominal charge. International banks like Citibank, HSBC, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, ABN Amro and Standard Chartered have a significant presence in major Indian cities. Either way, it is always worthwhile to have bank cards or credit cards from at least two different providers to ensure that you have a backup available in case one card is suspended by your bank or simply does not work work at a particular ATM. Decline any offer of [[Money#Dynamic_currency_conversion|dynamic currency conversion (DCC)]], unless you cannot, or you can verify that the conversion is indeed in your favour – it rarely is. It is often off the market rate by 7% or more, whereas your bank's rate is typically only off 1–3%. While your bank may also charge a fixed fee for its conversion, the exchange rate dominates in typical withdrawals. The ATMs of the State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Canara, Union, HDFC, Baroda, Central, IDBI, DCB and HSBC banks may not charge a withdrawal fee (listed in order from most to fewest branches). The fee charged can vary depending on your card type, where your bank is and sometimes even the specific ATM you're using. Check fees when using an ATM you haven't used before, or the same ATM with a different card. If one of these ATMs is not nearby then check this table to help find a favourable alternative: {| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="margin-left: 1em; text-align:right" |+ {{nowrap|Fees and limits}} {{nowrap|(as of Nov 2024)}} <!-- Table default sort order: 1. Ascending on the fee that would apply to a 10000 INR withdrawal (~100 USD) 2. Ascending on the bank name --> ! Bank !! Fee !! Transaction limit!! DCC |- ! Bank of Baroda | None || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! Central Bank | None || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! Canara Bank | {{INR|0-200}} || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! DCB Bank | None || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! HDFC Bank | {{INR|0-200}} || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! HSBC Bank | None || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! IDBI Bank | None || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! Punjab National Bank (PNB) | {{INR|0-150}} || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! State Bank of India (SBI) | {{INR|0-250}} || {{INR|10000}} | 8% declinable |- ! Union Bank of India | None || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! Citibank | {{INR|200}} || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! ICICI Bank | {{INR|200}} || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! IndusInd Bank | {{INR|200}} || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! Kotak Mahindra Bank | {{INR|200}} || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! Federal Bank | {{INR|238}} || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! Axis Bank | {{INR|300}} || {{INR|10000}} | |- ! Standard Chartered | {{INR|335}} || {{INR|10000}} | |} ====Money exchange==== [[File:SardarMarket Fabrics.JPG|thumb|Rajasthani fabric for sale, [[Jodhpur]]]] You can change foreign currencies into rupees at any one of the numerous foreign exchange conversion units including banks. The Indian rupee is officially not convertible; foreigners are '''not allowed''' to bring Indian rupees into or out of India, while Indian citizens are restricted to carrying '''up to ₹25,000''' when exiting or entering India. Rates for exchanging rupees overseas are often poor, although places with large Indian populations (e.g. Dubai, Singapore) can give decent rates. ===Costs=== Costs in India can vary widely from region to region, and even in the same city, depending on the quality of service or product, brand, etc. But usually, India is '''very inexpensive''' for Western travellers. ====Budget travellers==== Budget travel around India is surprisingly easy, with the savvy backpacker being able to get by on as little as US$10 per day—but allow US$15–25 for any extra comfort (beer, rickshaws, etc.). It is generally cheaper than South East Asia with a night in a hotel costing as little as ₹200–800—though there will be probably no AC at the lower end. Hostel beds start at ₹150, and generally are ₹300-500. Beach huts in the cheaper places of Goa can cost around ₹800 per night. A meal can be bought from a street trader for as little as ₹30, Samosas and alike go for ₹10–20 per piece, though in a restaurant expect to pay around ₹100-200 for a meal. Overnight buses and trains can cost anywhere from ₹600-1,000 dependent on distance and locations, though an uncomfortable government bus (benches only) may be half of that. Regular bus transport will cost approximately ₹2/km—if you pay considerably more, something is off. Short-distance bus routes of 3–4 hr are seldomly more than ₹200. Otherwise, just exploring places on foot saves a lot of money. Also, many sights are for free and just hanging out at a temple and reading a book is as cheap as it can get. A simple day in Rishikesh or Amritsar could look like this: * Accommodation: ₹0–200 (Temple vs. Hostel) * Food: ₹350 (2 full meals, fruits) * Chai, water, soft drink: ₹100 * Transport: ₹100–200 *'''Total''': ₹400–800 for one person ====Mid-range to splurge travellers==== Add traveling by taxi, staying in 3+-star hotels, and dinning in classy locations, and your daily bill will quickly go up to US$50–100 (per person). A decent room is ₹2,000–5,000 in a good hotel offering PayTV, AC, and sometimes refrigerator. Food will cost at least ₹400 for a decent meal, but the sky is the limit. A taxi or rickshaw may cost ₹20–30/km. There are radio taxis that are available at ₹20–25/km in key Indian cities which have GPS navigation, AC and accept debit/credit cards for payments. So, the total for one day would be about as below: * Hotel: US$30–60 per room for a good place per day * Food: US$15 for a good meal per day * Travel: US$20 taxi and bus together * '''Total''': US$90 for a couple, or US$60 for one person alone ===Discriminatory pricing=== Foreign visitors will quickly encounter the '''special foreigners' rates''' that they are charged in some places in India. This applies to many tourist attractions, such as museums and historical sites. The difference in pricing is because the Indian government subsidises entry fees for local people, to make these attractions more affordable for taxpayers. While this may seem discriminatory, it is practised in most developing countries in Asia and Africa and helps make these attractions more accessible to local people. Some tourist attractions that are run by the Archaeological Survey of India have different rates for Indians and foreigners. These rates are prominently posted at the entrance and ticketing booths. The rates for foreigners may be as many as five to ten times those for Indians. Likewise, if you are reserving a hotel room or an airline ticket over the internet, you may find that paying in euros or US dollars costs significantly more. You can get an Indian friend to book in rupees and in most cases, no one will question you at the time of check in. People who have an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card (see Get In) are exempt from this pricing enjoying the same fare as Indian citizens when visiting tourist attractions. ===Tipping=== In India there has traditionally been little or no tipping, and today tipping is unusual outside of fancier restaurants where up to 10% is appropriate. The fancier restaurants may also levy a service charge of up to 15% apart from government taxes. Some restaurants have also started placing jars at the cashier for people to drop in some change if they feel so, but this is a rather rare phenomenon. Most clubs in India have a complete ban on its members from tipping. Usually no service industry except the food services industry expects a tip. In India, it is unlawful for taxi or rickshaw drivers to charge anything above the meter. ===Shopping=== [[File:Delhi main bazaar.jpg|thumb|At the main bazaar in Delhi]] In India, you are '''''expected'' to negotiate the price''' with street hawkers but not in department stores and the like. If not, you risk overpaying many times, which can be okay if you think that it is cheaper than at home. In most of the big cities and even smaller towns retail chain stores are popping up where the shopping experience is essentially identical to similar stores in the West. There are also some government-run stores like the '''Cottage Emporium''' in New Delhi, where you can sample wares from all across the country in air-conditioned comfort. Although you will pay a little more at these stores, you can be sure that what you are getting is not a cheap knockoff. The harder you [[bargaining|bargain]], the more you save money. A few tries later, you will realise that it is fun. Often, the more time you spend in a shop, the better deals you will get. It is worth spending time getting to know the owner, asking questions, and getting him to show you other products (if you are interested). Once the owner feels that they will make a sufficient profit from you, they will often give you additional goods at a rate close to cost, rather than the common "foreigner rate". You will get better prices and service by buying many items in one store than by bargaining in multiple stores individually. If you see local people buying in a store, you should be able to find out the real Indian prices. Ask someone around you quietly, "How much would you pay for this?" Also, very often you will meet a "friend" in the street inviting you to visit their family's shop. That almost always means that you pay twice as much as when you had been in the shop without your newly found friend. ''Baksheesh'' was originally a Persian word for charity, but it has spread to many languages including most of those in India. Depending on context, its English translation might be any of donation, gift, tip, bribe, alms or commission. Having Indians you deal with want baksheesh is a fairly common phenomenon. While this is sometimes a problem, doing it can ease certain problems and clear some hurdles. Baksheesh is also the term used by beggars when they want money from you and may refer to tips given those who provide you a service. Packaged goods show the '''Maximum Retail Price (MRP)''' on the package. This includes taxes. Retailers are not supposed to charge more than this. Though this rule is adhered to at most places, at tourist destinations or remote places, you may be charged more. This is especially true for cold drinks like Coke or Pepsi, where a bottle (300 ml) costs around ₹33–35 when the actual price is ₹30. Also, keep in mind that a surprising number of things do not come in packaged form. Do check for the authenticity of the MRP, as shopkeepers may put up their own sticker to charge more from you. ===What to look for=== {{see also|Art and antiques shopping}} * '''Wood Carvings''' – India produces a striking variety of carved wood products that can be bought at very low prices. Examples include decorative wooden plates, bowls, artwork, furniture and miscellaneous items that will surprise you. Check the regulations of your home country before attempting to import wooden items. * '''Clothing''' – It depends on the region you are visiting. Most of the states have their speciality to offer. For example, go for silk sarees if you are visiting Varanasi; Block prints if you are in Jaipur. * '''Paintings''' – Paintings come on a wide variety of media, such as cotton, silk, or with frame included. Gemstone paintings incorporate semi-precious stone dust, so they have a glittering appearance to them. * '''Marble and stone carvings''' – Common carved items include elephants, Hindu gods and goddesses. Compare several of the same kind. If they look too similar bargain hard as they are probably machine made. * '''Jewellery''' – Beautiful necklaces, bracelets and other jewellery are very inexpensive in India. Note possible duty on returning home. * '''Pillow covers, bedsets''' – Striking and rich designs are common for pillows and bed covers. * '''Carpets''' – India has a long [[Carpets#Indian subcontinent|history]] of carpet production and makes many today for both domestic and export markets. Designer brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Zara, A & F, all are available in upmarket stores in malls especially in the larger cities. ==Eat== {{see also|South Asian cuisine}} Indian cuisine takes its place among the great cuisines of the world. There is a good chance that you have tasted "Indian food" in your country, especially if you are a traveller from the West. But what India has exported abroad is just one part of its extraordinary range of culinary diversity. Indian food can be spicy: Potent fresh green chillies or red chilli powder will bring tears to the eyes of the uninitiated, and can be found in unexpected places like sweet cornflakes (a snack, not breakfast) or even candies. The degree of spiciness varies widely throughout the country: [[Andhra Pradesh|Andhra]] food is famously fiery, while [[Gujarat]]i cuisine is quite mild in taste with the exception of Surti food (from [[Surat]]). To enjoy the local food, start slowly. Don't try everything at once. After a few weeks, you can get accustomed to spicy food. If you would like to order your dish not spicy, simply say so. Most visitors are tempted to try at least some of the spicy concoctions, and most discover that the sting is worth the trouble. Remember, too, that while "spicy" is a convenient short-hand for "chilli-laden", the spiciness of food in India doesn't always mean lots of chilli: Indian cuisines often use a multitude of different spices and other aromatic ingredients in highly creative and flavourful ways, like ginger and garlic. ===Cuisine=== Cuisine in India varies greatly from region to region. ====North Indian==== '''[[Northern India]]''' is a wheat-growing area, so you have '''Indian breads''' (known as ''roti''), including ''chapatti'' (unleavened bread), ''paratha'' (pan-fried layered roti), ''naan'' (cooked in a clay ''tandoor'' oven), ''puri'' (deep-fried and puffed up bread) and many more. A typical meal consists of one or more gravy dishes along with rotis, to be eaten by breaking off a piece of roti, dipping it in the gravy and eating them together. Most of the Hindi heartland of India survives on roti, rice, and '''lentils''' (''dal''), which are prepared in several different ways and made spicy to taste. Served on the side, you will usually find spiced yogurt (''raita'') and either fresh chutney or a tiny piece of exceedingly pungent pickle (''achar'') — very much an acquired taste for most visitors. Try mixing it with curry, not eating it plain. A variety of regional cuisines can be found throughout the North. ''Tandoori'' chicken, prepared in a clay oven called a ''tandoor'', is probably the best-known North Indian dish, innovated by a Punjabi immigrant from present-day Pakistan during the Partition. For a taste of traditional Punjabi folk cooking, try ''dal makhani'' (stewed black lentils and kidney beans in a buttery gravy), or ''sarson da saag'', a yummy gravy dish made with stewed mustard greens, served with ''makke di roti'' (flatbread made from maize). There are also the hearty textures and robust flavours of [[Rajasthan]]i food, the meat-heavy [[Kashmir]]i dishes from the valley of Kashmir, or the mild yet ingratiating [[Himalayan North|Himalayan]] (''pahari'') cuisine found in the higher reaches. North India also has of a variety of snacks like ''samosa'' (vegetables encased in thin pastry of a triangular shape) and ''kachori'' (either vegetable or pulses encased in thin pastry). There is also a vast constellation of sweet desserts like ''jalebi'' (deep-fried pretzel with sugar syrup- shaped like a spiral), ''rasmalai'' (balls of curds soaked in condensed milk) and ''halwa''. Dry fruits and nuts like almonds, cashews and pistachios are used a lot, often in the desserts, but sometimes also in the main meal. Authentic Mughal-style cooking, the royal cuisine of the Mughal Empire, can still be found and savoured in some parts of India, most notably the old Mughal cities of Delhi, [[Agra]] and [[Lucknow]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]], and [[Hyderabad]] in [[Telangana]]. It is a refined blend of [[Iran|Persian]], [[Central Asia|Turkic]] and [[Indian subcontinent|Subcontinent]] cooking, and makes heavy use of meat and spices. The names of some Mughal dishes bear the prefix of ''shahi'' as a sign of its prestige and royal status from a bygone era. Famous Mughal specialties include ''biryani'' (layered meat and rice casserole), ''pulao'' (rice cooked in a meat or vegetable broth), ''kebab'' (grilled meat), ''kofta'' (balls of mincemeat), ''korma'', ''rumali roti'' (flatbread whirled into paper-thin consistency) and ''shahi tukray'' (saffron and cardamom-scented bread pudding). '''Thali''' is a general meal dish often including dal, vegetables, raita, rice, roti. Dal, vegetables and sometimes raita can often be had several times, 4 rotis are generally included (₹10 for additional). They go for ₹100-150. ====South Indian==== [[File:Meal BananaLeaf.JPG|thumb|240px|A typically South Indian banana leaf meal]] {{see also|Southern India#Eat}} In '''[[Southern India]]''', the food is mostly '''rice-based'''. A typical meal includes ''sambhar'' (a thick vegetable and lentil chowder) with rice, ''rasam'' (a thin, peppery soup), or ''avial'' (mixed vegetables) with rice, traditionally served on a banana leaf as a plate. Seasoning in South India differs from northern regions by its ubiquitous use of mustard seeds, curry leaves, pulses, fenugreek seeds, and a variety of souring agents such as tamarind and kokum. There are regional variations too — the coastal regions make greater use of coconut and fish. In [[Kerala]] (Keralam), it is common to use grated coconut in everything and coconut oil for cooking. The South also has some great breakfast dishes like ''idli'' (a steamed cake of lentils and rice), ''dosa'', a thin, crispy pancake often stuffed with spiced potatoes to make ''masala dosa'', ''vada'', a savoury Indian donut, and ''uttapam'', a fried pancake made from a rice and lentil batter with onions and other vegetables mixed in. All of these can be eaten with ''dahi'', plain yogurt, and '''chutney''', a condiment that can be made from practically anything. Try the ever popular masala dosa, which originated from Udupi in [[Karnataka]], in one of the old restaurants of [[Bangalore]]. Seafood is very popular in Kerala and the southern coast of Karnataka. [[Tamil Nadu|Chettinad]] and Hyderabad cuisines use meat heavily, and are a lot spicier. Coffee tends to be the preferred drink to tea in South India. ====Others==== In '''[[Western India]]''', you will find some great cuisine groups. '''[[Gujarat]]i''' cuisine is somewhat similar to Rajastani cooking with the heavy use of dairy products, but differs in that it is predominantly vegetarian, and often sweetened with jaggery or sugar. Gujaratis make some of the best snack items such as the '''Dhokla''' and the '''Muthia'''. [[Mumbai]] is famous for its chaat, as well as the food of the small but visible Irani and Parsi communities concentrated in and around the city. The adjacent states of [[Maharashtra]] and Goa are renowned for their seafood, often simply grilled, fried or poached in coconut milk. A notable feature of Goan cooking is that pork and vinegar is used, a rare sight in the rest of India. Vindaloo originated in Goa and is traditionally cooked with pork. Despite its apparent popularity in Indian restaurants abroad, it is not common in India itself. [[File:A scene from traditional Odia kitchen.jpg|thumb|A traditional Odia kitchen]] The food in '''[[Eastern India]]''' makes heavy use of rice and fish due to the vast river channels and ocean coastline in the region. [[West Bengal|Bengali]] cooking is known for its complexity of flavour and bittersweet balance. Mustard oil is often used in cooking and adds a pungent, slightly sweet flavour and intense heat. Bengalis prefer freshwater fish, in particular the iconic hilsa or ''ilish'': it can be smoked, fried, steamed, baked in young plantain leaves, cooked with curd, aubergine and cumin seeds. It is said that ilish can be prepared in more than 50 ways. Typical Bengali dishes include ''mācher jhāl'', a brothy fish stew which means "fish in sauce", and ''shorshe ilish'' (cooked in a gravy made from mustard seed paste). Eastern India is also famous for its desserts and sweets. Rasgulla is a famous variant of the better-known gulab jamun, a spherical morsel made from cow's milk and soaked in a clear sugar syrup. It's excellent if consumed fresh or within a day after it is made. ''Sandesh'' is another excellent milk-based sweet, best described as the dry equivalent of ras malai. A lot of food has also filtered in from other countries. '''Indian Chinese''' (or ''Chindian'') is far and away the most common adaptation. Most Chinese would barely recognise the stuff, but dishes like "veg manchurian" (deep-fried vegetable balls in a chilli-soy-ginger sauce) and "chilli chicken" are very much a part of the Indian cultural landscape and worth a try. The British left fish and chips and some fusion dishes like mulligatawny soup, while [[Tibet]]an and [[Nepal]]i food, especially ''momo'' dumplings, are not uncommon in northern India. Pizza and pasta have entered India in a big way, and the chains such as Pizza Hut and Domino's have Indianised the pizza and introduced adaptations like paneer-tikka pizza. There is an Indian chain called Smokin Joe's, based in Mumbai, which has mixed Thai curry with pizzas. However, often ready-made sauces with lots of additives and spices are used. Also, the cheese is sometimes of questionable type (some feta-style type) in normal restaurants. So, you are better off asking exactly what ingredients they use, if you don't want to be surprised negatively. It is, of course, impossible to do full justice to the range and diversity of Indian food in this brief section. Not only does every region of India have a distinctive cuisine, but you will also find that even within a region, castes and ethnic communities have different styles of cooking and often have their signature recipes, which you will probably not find in restaurants. The adventurous traveller is advised to wangle invitations to homes, try various bylanes of the city and look for food in unlikely places like temples and Gurudwaras in search of culinary nirvana. ===Fruits=== While a wide variety of fruits are native to India, including the ''chikoo'' and the ''jackfruit'', nothing is closer to an Indian's heart than a juicy ripe mango. Hundreds of varieties are found across most of its regions. In fact, India is the largest producer, growing more than half the world's output. '''Mangoes''' are in season at the hottest part of the year, usually between May and July, and range from small (as big as a fist) to some as big as a small cantaloupe. They can be consumed in their ripe, unripe and also a baby form (the last 2 predominantly in pickles). The best mango (the "King of Mangoes", as Indians call it) is the "Alphonso" or Haapoos (in Marathi), in season in April and May along the western coast of Maharashtra. Buy it from a good fruit shop in Mumbai or Mahatma Phule market (formerly Crawford market) in South Mumbai. Dushheri Mangoes are also popular in North India. Other fruits widely available (depending on the season) are '''bananas, oranges, papayas, guavas, lychees, apples, pineapples, pomegranates, apricots, melons, coconuts, grapes, plums, peaches and berries'''. European fruits like apples and pears can be dull and unjuicy, because they are not perfectly adjusted to the local environment and sometimes suffer from mildew. Papayas are often harvested when they still green, because the fruit vendor will of course not want to be in the situation where he has to sell them all at once. Instead they get ripe each separately after a while. However, this is of course not good for the taste, and it can be hard to find a good and sweet papaya. In general, also note the remarks on fruits and vegetables under [[#Stay healthy]]. But your best bet are probably bananas and mangos. ===Vegetarian=== {{infobox|Know your vegetarians|[[File:Current FSSAI Veg and Non-veg Labels.svg|noframe|150px|right]] Most Indians who practise vegetarianism do so for religious or cultural reasons — though cultural taboos have their roots in ethical concerns. Indians' dietary restrictions come in all shapes and sizes and the two symbols (see right) do not capture the full range. The green dot means pure vegetarian. red triangle means non-vegetarian, including only eggs (as in a fruit-egg cake). Here is a quick guide: * '''Veganism''' is practically unknown in many parts of India, because milk and honey are enthusiastically consumed by virtually everyone. But some restaurants in major cities, such as Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore increasingly cater for vegans. Foods like tofu, soy chunks (branded Nutrela) and soy milk are readily available in major cities, as well as some minor ones. ** Eggs are considered non-vegetarian by most, though you may encounter people who are otherwise vegetarian eating eggs. These people are often referred to as '''eggetarians'''. That said, there are a number of foods that are vegan by default in India, including standard restaurant dishes such as aloo gobi, channa masala, various types of dal, dosas, and the vast majority of Indo-Chinese dishes. ** Dishes made with dairy products are usually denoted as such (referencing their use of butter or ghee, in particular). Most restaurants will accommodate dietary restrictions and it is advisable to ask if a dish contains milk, butter, cream, yogurt or ghee. Virtually all Indian desserts, however, are non-vegan, with the exception of jalebi, an orange-coloured fried dough commonly found in western and northern India. * The strictest vegetarians are some '''Jains and some Brahmin sects'''. They not only abjure all kinds of meat and eggs, they also refuse to eat onions, potatoes or anything grown under the soil. * Even meat-eating Hindus often follow special diets during religious days or during '''fasts'''. Hindu fasts do not involve giving up all food, just eating a restricted diet, some take only fruits. * A very small group of Indians are, or used to be '''pescatarians''', i.e. they count fish as vegetarian. Among these are Bengali and Konkani Brahmins. Such people are increasingly rare as most have taken to meat-eating. }} [[Travel as a vegetarian|Visiting vegetarians]] will discover a culinary treasure that is found nowhere else in the world. Owing to a large number of strictly vegetarian Hindu Brahmins and Jains, Indian cuisine has evolved an astonishingly rich menu that uses no meat or eggs. Jains in particular practise a strict form of vegetarianism based on the principles of non-violence and peaceful co-operative co-existence. Jains do not consume root vegetables such as potatoes, garlic, onions, carrots, radishes, cassava, sweet potatoes and turnips, as the plant needs to be killed prior to its end of normal life cycle, in the process of accessing these. At least half the menus of most restaurants are devoted to vegetarian dishes, and by law all packaged food products in India are tagged with a green dot (vegetarian) or red dot (non-veg). Veganism however is not a well-understood concept in India, and vegans may face a tougher time: milk products like cheese (''paneer''), yogurt (''dahi'') and clarified butter (''ghee'') are used extensively (in particular, ghee can be hard to spot as it can be mixed into curries before they are served), and honey is also commonly used as a sweetener. Milk in India is generally ''not'' pasteurised, and must be boiled before consumption. Even non-vegetarians will soon note that due to the Hindu taboo, '''beef''' is generally not served (except in the Muslim, Christian and Parsi communities, [[Goa]], [[Kerala]] (Keralam) and the [[North-Eastern India|North-Eastern states]]), and '''pork''' is also uncommon due to the Muslim population. Chicken and mutton are thus by far the most common meats used, although "buff" (water buffalo) is occasionally served in backpacker establishments. Seafood is of course ubiquitous in the coastal regions of India, and a few regional cuisines do use duck, venison and other game meats in traditional dishes. ===Kosher and halal=== '''Halal''' meat is easy to find among the Muslim minorities in India. Outside areas with a noticeable Muslim community, halal meat and halal-certified restaurants are scarce. '''Kosher''' food is largely unknown, and certified kosher establishments are extremely limited. While contacting [https://www.chabadindia.org Chabad India] a few days in advance is an option, it is not the most convenient option, unlike in most other Asian countries. Your best bet at finding halal and kosher food is purely vegetarian restaurants, which avoid cross-contamination and can be found nearly everywhere across the country even in coastal areas. However, restaurants in India that also serve meat are almost ''never'' halal or kosher. ===Etiquette=== In India eating with your hand (instead of cutlery like forks and spoons) is very common. There's one basic rule of etiquette to observe, particularly in non-urban India: '''Use only your right hand'''. The left hand is reserved for unhygienic uses. Don't stick either hand into communal serving dishes. Instead, use the spatula with your left hand to serve yourself and then dig in. For all types of breads, the basic technique is to hold down the item with your forefinger and use your middle-finger and thumb to tear off pieces. The pieces can then be dipped in sauce, curry or used to pick up bits before you stuff them in your mouth. Rice is more challenging, but the basic idea is to use four fingers to mix the rice in curry and pack a little ball, before you pop it in your mouth by pushing it with your thumb. Most of the restaurants do provide cutlery and it's pretty safe to use them instead of your hand. Eating by hand is frowned on in some "classier" places. If you are provided with cutlery and nobody else around you seems to be doing it, then take the hint. ===Restaurants=== {{infobox|Menus in English… well, almost|Menus in Indian restaurants are usually written in English, but using Hindi or other local names. Here is a quick decoder key that goes a long way for understanding common dishes like ''aloo gobhi'' and ''muttar paneer''. <!-- please don't repeat words already covered above. --> * ''aloo'' or ''aalu'' — potato * ''baigan'' or ''baingan'' — eggplant/aubergine * ''bhindi'' — okra * ''chana'' — chickpeas * ''dal'' — lentils * ''gobhi'' or ''gobi'' — cauliflower (or other cabbage) * ''machli'' — fish * ''makkhan'' — butter * ''matar'' — green peas * ''mirch'' — chilli pepper * ''murgh'' or ''murg'' — chicken * ''palak'' or ''saag'' — spinach (or other greens) * ''paneer'' — Indian cottage cheese * ''subzi'' — vegetable See also [[South Asian English phrasebook#Eating]]. }} Indian restaurants run the gamut from roadside shacks (''dhabas'') to classy five-star places where the experience is comparable to places anywhere in the world. Away from the big cities and tourist haunts, mid-level restaurants are scarce, and food choices will be limited to the local cuisine, Punjabi/Mughlai, "Chinese"/"Indo-Chinese" and occasionally South Indian. The credit for popularising Punjabi cuisine all over the country goes to the ''dhabas'' that line India's highways. Their patrons are usually the truckers, who happen to be overwhelmingly Punjabi. The authentic dhaba serves up simple yet tasty seasonal dishes like roti and dal with onions. Hygiene can be an issue in many dhabas, so if one's not up to your standards try another. In rural areas, dhabas are usually the only option. In Southern India, a "hotel" is a local restaurant serving South Indian food, usually prepared meals or a ''thali'' or ''plate meal'' — a full plate of food that usually includes a kind of bread and/or rice and an assortment of meat or vegetarian dishes. Although you may be often be handed an extensive menu, most dishes are served only during specific hours, if at all. ==Drink== One of the sweetest and safest beverages you can get is young coconut water (''nariyal paani''). You can almost always find it in any beach or other tourist destinations in the south. In summer (Mar-Jul), you can get fresh sugarcane juice in many places and even a lot of fresh fruit juice varieties. India is famous for its Alphonso variety of mangoes, generally regarded as the King of Mangoes among connoisseurs. ''Frooti'', in its famous tetra-pack, is the most popular processed drink, followed by ''Maaza'' (bottled by Coca-Cola) or ''Slice'' (bottled by PepsiCo), both of which contain about 15% Alphonso mango pulp. Both cost about ₹30-50 for a 600 ml bottle. As for bottled water, make sure that the cap's seal has not been broken; otherwise, it is a tell-tale sign of tampering or that unscrupulous vendors reuse old bottles and fill them with tap water, which is generally unsafe for foreign tourists to drink without prior boiling. Bottled water brands like ''Aquafina'' (by PepsiCo) and ''Kinley'' (by Coca-Cola) are widely available. Local brands like ''Bisleri'', ''Himalayan, Bailley, Evian, Aquafina, Patanjali, Tata and Nestle'' are reputed brands as well. Taste may vary due to the individual brands' mineral contents. In semi-urban or rural areas, it may be appropriate to ask for boiled water as well. ===Tea=== [[File:Indian chai tea - Haridwar - India.jpg|thumb|Making chai]] One can get tea (''chai'' in most North Indian languages) of one variety or the other everywhere in India. The most common method of preparing chai is by brewing tea leaves, milk, and sugar altogether in a pot and keeping it hot until it's all sold. It is sweet and uniquely refreshing once you get the taste for it. * '''Masala chai''' will have a strong brew of black tea simmered with milk, sugar, and spices such as ginger, cardamom, cloves, or cinnamon. For some people, that takes some getting used to. * While masala chai is popular in Northern and Central India, people in Eastern and North-Eastern India ([[West Bengal]] and [[Assam]]), the part of India where most tea is grown, generally consume tea without spices, the English way. '''Assam''' produces bold, malty teas and '''Darjeeling''' is known for its delicate, floral flavours. These teas are considered premium teas abroad. * '''Nilgiri''' teas from South India are fragrant and smooth. South India does produce tea, even though coffee is more common there. * Everyday tea served in homes and cafés is usually a strong CTC (crush‑tear‑curl) blend. * In cities, travellers will also find cafés offering green tea, herbal infusions, and more modern tea‑based drinks, but traditional chai remains the most authentic and widely enjoyed option. Street‑side tea stalls, often called ''tapris'' or ''chaiwalas'', serve small glasses or clay cups of hot, sweet chai throughout the day, making them popular social hubs. ===Coffee=== Coffee in India varies widely by region, style, and quality. * In the south, especially Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, coffee is a long‑standing part of daily life. '''South Indian filter coffee''' is the most iconic preparation (different from Western filter coffee), made with a metal drip filter, producing a strong decoction that’s mixed with hot milk and sugar, then poured back and forth between cups to create a frothy top. These regions also grow much of India’s coffee, including ''Arabica'' from the Western Ghats and the famous ''Monsooned Malabar'' variety. * In northern and western India, coffee culture has grown rapidly in cities, where cafés serve espresso‑based drinks alongside local favourites like ''cold coffee'' (a sweet, milkshake‑like drink). Instant coffee is widely available and often used in homes and small eateries. Travellers seeking high‑quality beans will find specialty roasters in major cities, while rural areas may offer simpler, sweeter preparations. ===Alcohol=== {{infobox|Drinking & driving|Driving under the influence of alcohol is considered as a serious offence in India. In the event of an accident the law deals with drink-drive offenders with severity. The punishment is a fine or imprisonment for up to 6 months. The driving license is suspended for at least six months. }} Drinking alcohol can either be frowned upon or openly accepted, depending on the region and religion of the area within which you are drinking. For example, [[Goa]], [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] and [[Pondicherry]] tend to be more free-wheeling (and have low taxes on alcohol), while a few southern areas like Chennai are less tolerant of alcohol, and may charge excessive taxes on it. Some states such as Gujarat and Bihar are legally "dry" and alcohol cannot be bought openly there, although there is a substantial bootlegging industry. Bootleg alcohol is unregulated and could kill you or make you sick, and you could also be in legal trouble if you are caught while drunk in a dry state. [[File:Kingfisher beer bottle.jpg|thumb|Kingfisher beer]] Sometimes alcohol selling may vary within states. Check your local area, to see if it is legal or not, with some religious towns having a complete ban of alcohol. Some states may have dry days on particular dates which are Hindu/Muslim festivals, or national holidays. Once again it is advised to check these laws. Favourite Indian tipples include beer and rum. Nowadays beer sold is mostly Tuborg, at around ₹180 for a large bottle of 750 mL in the liquor store. '''Old Monk''' is a popular rum brand. Prices vary by state, especially for hard liquor, but you can expect to pay anywhere between ₹500 and ₹800 for a 750 mL bottle of Old Monk. Mumbai tends to be the most expensive, due to local taxes, which can be three-times as much as Meghalaya. [[File:Wine barrels at Sula Vineyards.jpg|thumb|Wine barrels at Sula Vineyards]] Indian '''wines''' have improved remarkably and there's a booming wine industry in the hills of [[Maharashtra]], particularly in [[Sangli]] and [[Nashik]], with large grape vineyards in these areas.. The good stuff is not particularly cheap (expect to pay around ₹500 a bottle) and selections are mostly limited to white wines, but look out for labels by Chateau Indage or [https://sulavineyards.com Sula]. '''Illegal moonshine''', called ''tharra'' when made from sugar cane and ''toddy'' when made from coconuts, is widely available in some states. It's cheap and strong, but very dangerous as it may contain toxic [[Alcoholic beverages#Stay safe|methanol]]; best avoided entirely. In the former Portuguese colony of Goa you can obtain an extremely pungent liquor called '''''fenny''''' or ''feni'', typically made from cashew fruits or coconuts. It is illegal to sell alcohol within 500 m of a highway. This is controversial as it has hit restaurants, bars and hotels hard. If your hotel does not have alcoholic drinks, this may well be the reason. ===Cannabis=== [[File:Bhang shop in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India on June 6, 2006.jpg|thumb|240px|Government-authorised ''bhang'' shop, [[Jaisalmer]]]] [[Cannabis]] in its many forms, especially ''ganja'' (weed) and ''charas'' (hash), is widely available throughout India, but are all '''illegal''' in the vast majority of the country. The law states that simple possession may mean fines or years in prison, depending on the quantity possessed. However, in some states (notably Uttar Pradesh, [[Bihar]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttarakhand]] and [[Odisha]]) the one legal and socially accepted way to consume cannabis is as '''''bhang''''', a low-grade preparation sold at government-licensed shops that is not only smoked, but also made into cookies, chocolate and the infamous ''bhang lassi'', a herb-laced version of the normally innocuous yogurt drink. ''Bhang lassi'' is usually available at varying strengths, so use caution if opting for the stronger versions. It's also occasionally sold as "special lassi", but is usually easily spotted by the special price tag (several times higher than the non-special kinds). Remember that the effects of "Bhang" are slow and heighten when consumed with something sweet. Also, first-time users may want to wait a while before consuming too much in an effort to judge their tolerance. ==Sleep== Make sure to bring your passport and visa/OCI wherever you go, as most hotels will not rent out rooms without a valid passport and visa/OCI. Two important factors to keep in mind when choosing a place to stay are safety and cleanliness. [[Malaria]] and [[Dengue fever]] is present in most areas of India. One way to combat malaria and dengue fever is to choose lodgings with air conditioning and sealed windows. An insect-repellent spray containing DEET will also help, or consider [[Permethrin-treated fabrics]]. Many '''hotels''' listed on western booking websites (Booking.com etc.) are also set at the "tourist price"; try local booking sites like [https://www.goibibo.com/ Goibibo],[https://www.redbus.in/ redBus] or [https://www.makemytrip.com/ MakeMyTrip]{{Dead link|date=May 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, as these have much better coverage of local hotels and in rural areas. Alternatively, you can also use Google Maps in combination with WhatsApp to inquire the price beforehand. Booking.com will only really work in very touristy places like Dharamsala, Manali, Goa, Pushkar, etc. If you are sure that there are more than enough places around where you are heading, just walking around and asking for the price can be sufficient. But note, overcharging of foreigners is widespread and you will have to [[bargain]] hard. Some cities like Chandigarh have weird regulations for foreigners and walking around inquiring the price with hotels might be frustrating, since many will not accept foreigners. Also, making a reservation through Booking.com in Chandigarh can leave you with an unpleasant surprise, namely the receptionist telling you that they don't accept foreigners, which can be fatal late at night. So, it is always best to check the ratings and reviews of the place you intend to stay in. Accommodation choices vary widely depending on budget and location. Cheap travellers' hotels are available for around ₹300-500. Rooms at guest-houses with a double bed (and often a bathroom) can be found in many tourist places for around ₹1,000 — this seems to be the going rate for most budget accommodations in more frequented places nowadays. Bed and breakfast service providers are coming up offering standard services that can be expected from B&Bs outside India. The basics include: air-conditioner or fan, free food, and free Wi-Fi. '''[[Hostels]]''' are available for as little as ₹200. They generally have a very high standard; clean beds, nice common rooms, etc., since most are new and oriented towards Western style. Most hostels have their own restaurant, and it is their way to make extra money from their guests — they might even be surprised and show it to you if you don't dine with them. Be aware that most people travelling in India nowadays are Indians and they will mostly always outnumber foreigners in hostels and dorms. This can be a problem, because the Indian society is one where publicly the individual comes first, with often no consideration for the needs of their fellow human being. This can lead to situations in dorms where Indian guests call their family or friends in the middle of the night, wake up loudly at 6AM, consume high-odour food in their beds, watch videos on their mobiles without headphones, but also just consider the dorm a social place where they speak loudly with their friends until late. Of course, there is always the option to kindly ask them for some consideration and to be more respectful of the other people in the room. But you can ask yourself, how long before that really gets onto your nerves. So, hostels are not an obvious budget friendly choice for Westerners in India anymore. If you intend to stay longer in one place, there are often places specialised on tourist that offer long term rent for around ₹10,000 per month, including kitchen and bathroom. Most Indian railway stations have rooms or dormitories, just ask the railway officials or reserve it online on the railway website — reserving is highly recommended. If you just show up, the only option left might be the AC waiting room for ₹10/hr. Rooms and dorms are cheap (around ₹800 and ₹300 respectively), relatively well maintained (the beds, sheets, not the showers) and secure. There are also the added bonus of not being accosted by the rickshaw mafia, getting the bags off quickly and, for the adventurous, high likelihood to jump on a cheap public bus back to the train station. Keep in mind you must have an arrival or departure train ticket from the station where you intend to sleep, and there could be a limit on how many nights you may stay. Midrange options are plentiful in the larger cities and expanding fast into second-tier cities as well, and prices vary from ₹1,000 to 4,000 per night. Local, unbranded hotels can be found in any city, but quality varies widely. [[File:Taj hotel mumbai india.jpg|thumb|Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, one of the most famous landmarks of [[Mumbai]]]] If the wallet allows it, you can try staying like royalty in a maharaja's palace in places like [[Udaipur]] or modern five-star hotels which are now found pretty much all over the country. The top-end of Indian luxury rests with hotel chains like [http://www.oberoihotels.com/ Oberoi], [http://www.tajhotels.com/ Taj] and [https://www.theleela.com/en_us/ The Leela]. The usual international chains also run major 5-star hotels in most Indian metropolises, but due to India's economic boom availability is tight and prices can be crazy — it's not uncommon to be quoted over US$300/night for what would in other countries be a distinctly ordinary business hotel going for a third of the price. Also beware that some jurisdictions including [[Delhi]] and Bangalore charge stiff luxury taxes on the ''rack rate'' of the room, which can lead to nasty surprises at check-out time. One way of meeting interesting Indian travellers is by staying at a "dak bungalow" or "dak bangla". Also, called travellers' bungalows or inspection bungalows, they were built by the British to accommodate travelling officials and are now used by the Central and state governments for the same purpose. They exist in many towns and some rural locations. Most will take tourists at a moderate fee if they have room. They are clean, comfortable and usually in good locations, but plain with ceiling fans rather than air conditioning, shower but no bath. Typically the staff includes a pensioned-off soldier as night watchman and perhaps another as gardener; often the gardens are lovely. Sometimes there may be a cook; his or her services will be free but you should buy ingredients. A similar accommodation are the '''PWD Tourist Rest Houses''', they can also be found in many towns and cities, are mostly for people from the "public workers department" but also accept tourists if not completely booked. ==Stay safe== {{Warningbox|In addition to the warnings provided below and in region articles, check travel advisories, especially for the Indo–Pakistani border, but also for other areas. There are border conflicts and local political unrest. |lastedit=permanent |australia=https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/india |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/india |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india |us=https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/india.html |ie=https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/india/ |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/Destinations/India |be=https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/pays/inde/voyager-en-inde-conseils-aux-voyageurs/derniere-mise-jour-en-inde |de=https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/laender/indien-node/indiensicherheit-205998 |nl=https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/reisadvies/india|hk=https://www.sb.gov.hk/eng/ota/note-India.html }} As a rule India is quite safe for foreigners, apart from instances of petty crime and theft common to any developing country, as long as certain basic precautions and common sense are observed – and women should be cautious travelling alone at night. In India, the '''national emergency helpline number''' is '''{{Phone|112}}''', which connects you to police, fire, and ambulance services. This number is available 24/7 across India to provide immediate assistance during emergencies. There are other numbers which you can see in the below sections. [[File:Holy Cow (7438681490).jpg|thumb|A holy cow in [[Pushkar]]]] While hospitality is important in India, it is not common to see people '''offering to share food''' or cookies while they eat. Some such offers are genuine and some are not. If you are travelling by train and you are offered food by a family group, it is usually safe to take a bite. But if you are offered something by a group of men or even a couple, you should decline, even if they also eat of it, as the part offered might be laced with sedatives. You can politely say no with a smile; those who offer food genuinely won't take it personally. '''Don't trust strangers''' offering assistance or services. Be particularly wary of frauds at tourist attractions such as the temples of [[Kanchipuram]], where they prey on those unfamiliar with local customs. If a priest or guide offers to treat you to a religious ceremony, find out what it will cost you first, and do not allow yourself to be pressured into making "donations" of thousands of rupees — simply walk away if you feel uncomfortable. However, don't get ''too'' paranoid: foreigners on the train, or Indian families who want to take your picture on ''their own'' camera, for example, are often just genuinely curious. Attitudes towards the '''[[LGBT travel|LGBT]]''' community have been changing since the 2000s. In 2018, homosexuality – which was once punishable by life imprisonment – was decriminalised by a court ruling, and since then there have been strong political movements in favour of LGBT rights. There are many pride parades across India's major cities, and some restaurants and bars in the major cities are targeted at the LGBT community. While there is a vibrant gay nightlife in metropolitan areas, a few openly gay celebrities and movements to legalise same-sex marriage, the acceptance is not universal. Many Indians still have conservative opinions on homosexuality and do not fully understand it. Try not to reveal your sexuality in public as you may invite unwanted comments or stares. Heterosexual Indian men often walk hand-in-hand in the streets; don't take this as a sign of anything but friendship. '''Travellers of African heritage''' may encounter prejudices from the police and the general public about being drug dealers. This reaction stems from the fact that more often than not, foreign drug peddlers in India are of Nigerian nationality. Indians find it hard to differentiate between Nigerians and other Africans, others of African descent or even their own Siddi community (Indians of sub-Saharan African descent), so anybody who looks African may be targeted. If that includes you, you may want to keep passports handy at all times, avoid going to areas notorious for illegal activities and maintain contact with respective embassies and, if possible, with other support groups that can vouch for you. The '''cow''' is considered to be a holy animal in Hinduism, and in many Indian states, it is '''illegal''' to slaughter cattle or import beef. Non-Hindus suspected of slaughtering cattle or eating beef are also known to have been lynched by fundamentalist Hindu mobs. Prominent exceptions to this taboo are the state of Kerala and the north-eastern parts of the country, where water buffalo meat is widely consumed, but cattle beef remains rare. You should check with your embassy or ask for local advice before heading to the Himalayan areas, especially [[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Ladakh]] and [[North-Eastern India]]. These areas have had serious law-and-order problems for a long time. ===India syndrome=== {{see also|Culture shock}} Some people coming to India for the first time suddenly feel their lives shifting and start believing in reincarnation and other wonderful ideas available throughout India. This is called ''[https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/13/india-syndrome-lost-in-the-valley-of-death-harley-rustad The India Syndrome]''. While certain teachings in Indian culture can of course be new and overwhelming, the immediate acceptance of them and following of their principles can be cause for concern. No holy person has ever been enlightened within a few weeks without proper pre-work or pre-existing experiences. Be careful with self-proclaimed ''sādhus'' who wander from temple to temple looking for food and money. While in the past most were authentic holy men, nowadays for many it is just a way to beg. Don't wander off into the woods with such "holy" men just because you suddenly believe in a new reality, especially if you are on your own. They can be dangerous, especially if drugs are involved. And sometimes even the police cannot "touch" them, even in cases of murder. There have been some high-profile disappearances of Westerners in India in connection with sādhus. If you want to explore your newly discovered view of the world and the universe, a better option is through official schools (like Ayurveda, etc.), meditation and yoga centres, or in a group setting where you trust the other people. On the opposite side, there are also travellers that get overwhelmed by India so much that they will start showing signs of panic or paranoia. Indian culture is so ruthless that people can find themselves in situations where they feel the whole world is against them, or they feel they cannot trust anyone any more. Or even worse, they suddenly become superstitious and believe in all sorts of negative things happening to them due to some arbitrary reason. At worst, scammers, touts and thieves will try to exploit this situation of yours. These psychological reactions are mostly a threat to younger travellers, those who haven't seen much of the world, and those who don't have their feet planted firmly on the ground. Also the involvement of weed or other drugs, which are popular in certain tourist regions of India, can lead to these issues. For both sides of these problems it is always good to: * let your friends and family regularly know where you are, * call home from time to time to stay in touch with reality, * don't travel on your own, but find a travel buddy or group to go with , * avoid the Indian hassle from time to time, there are many comfortable oases in India where Indian problems seem far far away, * don't be a first-time weed smoker in India, especially not with people you just met, this is not the right setting to have a first and pleasant trip in, * in the event of a crisis, seek the help of an uninvolved fellow (Western) traveller, who often has more connection to you than any Indian will ever have. ===Touts=== Touts are ubiquitous, as in many developing countries, and you should assume that anyone 'proactively' trying to help you has a hidden agenda to part you from your money. However, in areas hardly or not at all visited by tourists, it is not at all uncommon for people to go out of their way to 'proactively' help you when you approach, without expecting anything in return. During your travels in India, you will be deluged with touts trying to get you to buy something or patronise particular establishments. There are a myriad of [[common scams]], which range from telling you your hotel has gone out of business (of course, they'll know of one that's open with vacancies), to giving wrong directions to a government rail ticket booking office (the directions will be to their friend's tour office), to trying to get you to take diamonds back to your home country (the diamonds are worthless crystal), to 'poor students' giving you sightseeing for hours and then with pity make you buy school books for them (tremendously overpriced from a bookstore with whom they are affiliated). There will also be more obvious touts who 'know a very good place for dinner' or want to sell you a chess set on the street. Faced with such an assault, it's very easy to get into a siege mentality where all of India is against you and out to squeeze you dry. This mentality may affect any true appreciation of the country. Dealing with touts is simple: assume anyone offering surprising information (such as "your hotel is shut down") is a tout. Never be afraid to get a second or third answer to a question. To get rid of touts: * Completely ignore them and go about your business until they go away. This may take quite a while, but patience is key to managing India. * Tell them "no", very firmly, and repeatedly. It is also beneficial to have a firm Indian friend whom you can trust. If they show you around, they will act to help you ward off such touts. ===Theft and scams=== [[File:India - Kolkata street beggar - 3246.jpg|thumb|A beggar in Kolkata]] Unfortunately, '''theft''' is quite common in places visited by tourists, but violent thefts hardly ever occur. More likely a thief will [[pickpockets|pickpocket]] or break into your room. Take precautions to firmly lock the door while indoors, and be on guard while outside. Many first-time travellers to India find themselves falling victim to [[Common scams|scams and touts]]. Be on guard for anybody trying to help you by giving you unsolicited directions or travel advice. Do not blindly rely on the advice of taxi and auto drivers. If this is your first time in India, do not openly admit it, as this will make you more vulnerable to touts. Carry your cash, passport and cards in a secure money belt, with only enough cash for a few hours at a time in your wallet or other accessible place. While travelling in public transport, do not accept any food or drink from any local fellow passenger even if they are very friendly or polite. There have been instances in which very friendly fellow passengers offered food or drinks including tea or coffee that contained substances that put the victim to sleep whilst all their possessions, including even their clothing, were stolen. Some people handling your cash will try to '''shortchange you or rip you off'''. In Delhi particularly, this is a universal rule adhered to by all who handle westerners' cash. This does not exclude official ticket sellers at tourist sites, employees at prepaid taxi stands, or merchants in all but the most upscale businesses. Count your cash before handing it over, and ensure that you receive the correct change. Overseas visitors are often magnets for [[begging|beggars]], frauds and touts. Beggars will often go as far as touching you and following you, tugging on your sleeve. It does little good to get angry or to say "No" loudly. The best response is to look unconcerned and ignore the behaviour. The more attention you pay to a beggar or a tout, positive or negative, the longer they will follow you hoping for a donation. Begging is criminalised in cities such as Mumbai and Delhi. It is however common in many cities, and in pilgrim cities, there are sadhus who live an ascetic lifestyle of the seeker that requires them to adopt bhiksha-charya (begging vows) only for sustaining the body. It is advisable or better to agree on the fare before getting inside an auto or a taxi. This avoids any further unpleasant fare-related arguments. If you can take the advice of a local friend or someone manning your hotel's front desk to know how much it should cost to travel between two destinations, you will be a smart traveller. Should you want to visit discos or dance clubs, leave your possessions in your hotel safe, and only carry as much change as you think you would require; it is easy to lose your wallet or passport in these places. ===Traffic=== [[File:Crashed Taxi - Multiple Car Accident - Rabindra Sadan Area - Kolkata 2012-06-13 01323.jpg|thumb|A car crash in Kolkata]] As a former British colony, India drives on the '''left''' side of the road. As a '''pedestrian''', make sure you check for traffic from your right! It is better to avoid going out '''on the roads alone''', especially in remote places or lanes and by-lanes without many people at night. Keeping some company is always advisable. Driving in India can be dangerous. Irresponsible driving habits, insufficient highway infrastructure development, wandering livestock and other hazards make travelling on the country's roads a sometimes nerve-wracking undertaking. More than 150,000 people died on Indian roads in 2019, the highest figure in the world, and that's despite having only 44 cars per 1,000 people. The first encounter with a typical Indian highway will no doubt feature a traffic mix of lumbering trucks, speeding maniacs, blithely wandering cows and suicidal pedestrians, all weaving across a narrow, potholed strip of tarmac. To minimise your risk of becoming a grim statistic, use trains instead of buses, use government bus services instead of private ones (which are more likely to force their drivers into inhuman shifts), use taxis instead of auto-rickshaws, avoid travelling at night, and don't hesitate to change taxis or cars if you feel your driver is unsafe. Of significant concern is that much of the road network is significantly underdeveloped. Most roads are very poorly built and they are full of rubble, large cracks and potholes. Most road signs are not very reliable in the country, and in most cases provide drivers with confusing or inaccurate information. If you are in doubt, ask the locals, normally they are very helpful and willingly provide people with appropriate guidance to a location. Of course, the quality of information and willingness to provide it varies, especially in the larger cities. ===Women travellers=== [[File:Busy Indore night traffic (5104223286).jpg|thumb|Nighttime in [[Indore]]]] The sad truth is that women travellers in India, particularly those travelling solo, are often subjected to sexual harassment or worse. Women should avoid travelling to India alone if at all possible, but if you really have to, be on your guard, avoid making friendly gestures towards men who could misinterpret them, and be particularly cautious in larger cities in [[North (India)|North India]] (especially Delhi) at night – try to keep to safe areas only in the night. There is an established helpline in India for women, {{Phone|1091}}. Indian women generally '''dress conservatively''', and tank tops, miniskirts and other revealing or tight-fitting clothing can attract unwanted attention. Dressing in traditional Indian clothes, such as ''salwaar kameez'' (comfortable) or ''saree'' (more formal and difficult to wear) will often garner Western women more respect in the eyes of locals. The idea is to portray yourself as a normal person, instead of a distanced tourist. Easy clothing is to wear a kurta paired up with jeans or a salwar. They are very comfortable and most of the women do the same. Body searches (such as at the airport) by officers of the opposite sex are not allowed in India. Airport security is sex segregated. Befriending Indian women can be a wonderful experience for female visitors, although you might have to initiate conversation. An easy topic to get things going is to talk about clothes or food. * White and East Asian females may receive some extra attention, usually in the form of stares, from the locals, and many might even want to take photographs with you. In most cases, these people are from rural areas, and have had little to no contact with foreigners, but some may harass you. If so, don't be afraid to create a scene and don't feel the need to be polite. * Try to avoid being overly friendly and appreciative to Indian men; it could get them to think you are romantically interested in them. If a man and a woman are seen together or talk to each other quite often, locals may assume that there's something going on between them. Make it clear that you are friends or acquaintances; that will usually ward people off. * It's not so safe to walk in isolated places if you are a solo female. Women should also avoid going out alone at night, and be cautious when taking a taxi or auto-rickshaw. There have been some rapes of foreign women and highly publicised rapes of Indian women, some of whom have been murdered, and a large number of rapes go unreported. The willingness to report rape has increased after several incidents received widespread media attention and triggered widespread public protest. The Indian government has also reformed its penal code in relation to crimes of rape and sexual assault. * Avoid staying at cheaper hotels unless you are travelling with a trusted male companion; hotel staff have been known to sexually harass female guests. * On local and suburban trains, there are usually cars reserved for women and designated as such on their front. In the Delhi Metro trains, it is the first compartment. On most buses (private and public) a few seats at the front or at one side of the bus are reserved for women. Usually, these seats will be occupied by men and, very often, they vacate the place when a female stands near gesturing her intention to sit there. In many parts of the country, women will not share a seat with a man other than her spouse. If you sit near a man, he may stand up from the seat and give his seat to you; this is a sign of respect, ''not'' rudeness. * Street parties for holidays are usually filled with crowds of inebriated men. During festivals such as Holi, New Year's Eve, and even Christmas Eve, women can be subjected to groping and sexually aggressive behaviour from a certain section hiding in these crowds. In such an event, scream or make a scene pointing your finger at the person. People will come to your aid. If possible, avoid attending these festivities alone, and go in a group. * So-called Eve teasing is a common term used in Indian English to refer to anything from unwanted verbal advances to physical sexual assault. Anything overt should be treated in a firm manner and if needed, ask the local populace (women in particular) to try to get the message across. Avoid confrontation if at all possible. Sticking to such an area is not recommended. It's not disrespectful for a woman to tell a man eager to talk to her that she doesn't want to talk: so if a man's behaviour makes you uncomfortable, say so firmly. If he doesn't seem to get the hint, just quietly excuse yourself. ===Police and other emergency services=== [[File:India - Varanasi policemen - 0691.jpg|thumb|Police officers in Varanasi]] Try to speak the words slowly so that the police officer on the phone does not have problems understanding your foreign English accent. For non-emergency crimes, go down to the police station to report them, and insist on getting a receipt of your complaint. The emergency contact numbers for most of India are: '''{{Phone|100}} (Police)''', '''{{Phone|101}} (Fire and rescue)''', and '''{{Phone|102}} (Emergency medical service)'''. Dialling to neighbouring major hospitals may also work in case of medical emergencies. Law enforcement is dealt with by various agencies in India: * General policing is the responsibility of the various state and union territory police forces. * Large cities like [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]] or [[Bangalore]] may also have their own police departments, often operating independently from state police forces. * The Central government also maintain federal law-enforcement agencies responsible for specific duties, such as railway policing (Railway Protection Force- RPF), transport security (Highway police) and border patrol. Unfortunately, corruption and inefficiency are present in all Indian police forces, and the quality of the police force varies by officer. You should insist that the police make a '''first information report''' (FIR) and receive a copy of it if you are reporting any serious crimes, as it is a legal requirement for them to do so. The police will only start the investigation after the FIR is made. ===Terrorism and militants=== The '''India-Pakistan conflict''', simmering for decades, has manifested in terrorist attacks on India's main cities: since 1991, there have been bombings in Delhi, Mumbai and other big cities (rare though due to better intelligence). The targets have varied widely, but more recent attacks have been focused on tourists, such as 26/11 in Mumbai in 2008 and the one in [[Pahalgam]], J&K in 2025. There is little you can do to avoid such random attacks, but keep an eye on the national news and any travel advisories from your embassy. If in doubt call the Indian government's '''Anti Terror Helpline at {{Phone|1090}}'''. Most high profile attacks have been concentrated by cross-border terrorism (from Pakistan) in the state of '''Jammu and Kashmir''' by prescribed terrorists such as ''Lakshar-E-Taiba,'' and ''Jaish-E-Mohammed'' (as part of the insurgency in Kashmir), particularly targeting non-Muslims. This has led to many countries advising against all travel to J&K due to this. Other Islamic organisations such as ''Daesh'', ''Al Qa’ida in the Indian Subcontinent'' (<abbr>AQIS</abbr>) and other groups may also be planning attacks. Terrorist/militant groups in '''North-Eastern India''' have conducted attacks on Indian military convoys and local groups, as part of lesser known insurgency. Violence has died down since the mid-2010s however there has been some sporadic violence in the mid-2020s, particularly in the state of [[Manipur]]. On the side of caution avoid forested areas and remote areas here. It is very unlikely for foreigners to be targeted here. There are terrorist/militant groups in '''Punjab''' (Sikh separatist movement-Khalistan), however, militant numbers have reduced, and many have resorted to more peaceful methods since the mid-2010s. On the err of caution avoid large gatherings such as political rallies in Punjab. '''''Naxalites/naxals''''' are a Maoist communist group branded a terrorist organisation, particularly causing damage in the [[Eastern India|east]]-[[Central India|central]] region of India. This covers the states of [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Jharkhand]], the eastern edge of [[Maharashtra]], some parts of [[West Bengal]] and the northern tip of [[Telangana]]. Many are seeking out, and the situation is becoming more stable there (Madhya Pradesh which was once had a naxal area has been branded Naxalite-free). The problems affects certain areas in these states; other destinations there may be perfectly safe. On the err of caution avoid forested areas there. === War and conflict === India’s geopolitical tensions with '''Pakistan and China''' occasionally affect travel, particularly in regions close to disputed borders. While the vast majority of India remains peaceful and safe for visitors, it’s important to be aware of the situation in sensitive frontier areas. India and Pakistan maintain a heavily militarized boundary, especially along the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir, where sporadic exchanges of fire, air strikes, and drones as well as security incidents can occur without warning. Travelers should avoid areas within close proximity to the border, as movement may be restricted and conditions can change rapidly during periods of heightened tension. Airspace closures and transport disruptions have occurred during past escalations, sometimes affecting flights across northern India. If there is a terrorist incident in India, as a rule of thumb, stay away from border states unless absolutely necessary. <u>The latest escalation was between April-May 2025 (major)</u>, which was a border conflict. Relations remain extremely volatile and sour between the two countries, so exercise a heightened degree of caution in border states. India’s relationship with China is generally stable but marked by periodic standoffs along the high‑altitude Line of Actual Control, particularly in Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, and parts of Sikkim. These regions are remote, tightly controlled by the military, and often subject to sudden access restrictions. Although foreign tourists are rarely directly affected, border incidents can lead to increased security measures, temporary closures, or travel permit limitations. Visitors planning trips to Himalayan border regions should stay informed, follow local regulations, and be prepared for unexpected changes to itineraries. <u>The latest escalation was between May 2020-January 2021 (minor)</u>, which was a melee and border standoff. Relations are improving, but remain cautious.<!-- In the event of a new conflict prepare to update this section, to make such up to date --> Travelers are advised to monitor reliable news sources and their home country’s travel advisories, avoid border zones unless absolutely necessary, and follow the instructions of local authorities. In the event of war and conflict, see [[war zone safety]] for more safety information, particularly under [[War zone safety#Airstrikes|airstrikes]] and [[War zone safety#Explosions|explosions]]. When the air raid sirens sound, a blackout may be enforced, so do not go outside, take shelter, switch off all the lights and draw the curtains. The rest of India—including major cities, cultural destinations, and much of India's tourist regions—remains far removed from these tensions and continues to welcome millions of visitors each year. ===Outdoor adventures=== There are many companies in India offering various outdoor activities like paragliding, white water rafting, ballooning, and trekking. For example, the road between Manali and Kullu has dozens of white water and paragliding operators. It is sometimes questionable how these companies and operators, especially their staff, obtained their licences to offer these activities. Especially the number of companies offering these kinds of activities is an indication that it seems to be not that hard to start such a business. But for things like tandem paragliding, which can be lethal, it is probably a bad idea to have to rely on someone who got his licence under questionable circumstances. And even if he did a course with an official body, the standards in India are still comparably lower than Western ones. So, it is very important that you verify the company you go with fully, search for ratings and reviews, verify their licences, and only if you fully trust them to go with them. === Earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic activity === [[Earthquake safety|'''Earthquakes''']] occur in many parts of India, and travellers should be aware of regional differences in seismic risk. The '''Himalayan belt''' – covering Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and the northeastern states – is the most active zone, and strong quakes are not uncommon. Major cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati may also experience noticeable shaking from time to time. In western and southern India, seismic activity is generally lower but not absent. Maharashtra and Gujarat sees moderate activity, particularly around the '''Koyna–Warna region''', which is known for reservoir‑induced earthquakes; cities like Mumbai and Pune occasionally feel mild tremors. Karnataka experiences low to moderate seismicity, with occasional tremors in the northern districts and the '''[[Western Ghats]]''', including areas around Bengaluru and Mangaluru. A famous earthquake was the 1993 Latur Earthquake here measuring 6.3 on the Richter Scale causing 8000-20000 deaths. Things have improved since then, and there is greater readiness. During an earthquake, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and stay away from windows, balconies, and heavy objects. Outdoors, move to an open area clear of buildings, walls, trees, and power lines. In high‑rise buildings—common in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi—avoid elevators and stay away from glass. After the shaking stops, expect aftershocks, avoid damaged structures, and follow instructions from local authorities and emergency services. India’s long coastline also faces the possibility of '''[[Tsunami|tsunamis]]''', especially after major offshore earthquakes in the Indian Ocean or volcanic eruptions in [[Southeast Asia]], such as happened in 2004. The eastern coast – Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha – is the most exposed. If you are near the shore and feel strong or prolonged shaking, move to higher ground immediately as a precaution, (if there is installed tsunami warning systems follow those). [[Volcanoes|'''Volcanic activity''']] in India is rare, but travellers visiting [[Barren Island]] in the Andamans should stay alert to official advisories, as access is restricted during periods of unrest. Boats are required to keep a safe distance from the island, and eruptions can release ash or gases that make the surrounding waters hazardous. Follow local guidance, avoid approaching restricted zones, and rely on licensed operators who monitor conditions closely. ==Stay healthy== Going to India, you have to adapt to a different climate and food. However, with precautions the chance and severity of any illness can be minimised. Don't stress yourself too much at the beginning of your journey to allow your body to acclimatise to the country. For example, take a day of rest upon arrival, at least on your first visit. Many travellers get ill for wanting to do too much in too little time. Be careful with spicy food if you're not used to it. Six quick tips for avoiding the Delhi belly: * '''Go vegetarian''' – At least for the first week or two. Meat spoils quickly. * '''Avoid raw leafy vegetables''' – They are hard to clean properly. * '''Avoid ice and unbottled water''' – Both the water in it and the way it's transported are suspect. Try to use only commercially available sealed bottled water. * '''Wash hands before eating''' – Always use soap or hand sanitiser, otherwise the dirt of India's streets will find its way onto your ''chapatis'' and into your mouth. In addition, keep nails cut short and clean. That of course will not prevent a food vendor touching your food, so think twice which kind of meal you decide for. In any case, you can always watch how food is prepared. Indians mostly never use soap, plain water seems to be their "magic cure". * '''Prefer metal dishes and cups''' – Stainless steel is more germ-resistant than plastic. So, any restaurant with stainless cutlery, dishes, cups and water container is safer than one with plastic cups and water container, or one-time use dishes. * '''Be cautious around street food''' – Street food can often be made unhygienically, and it is a cause of "Delhi belly" '''Toilets''' can be found for free in most temples, just in case it is urgent. '''Litter''' can be a problem in some cities in India. Many efforts have been made in the 21st century to clean up the country particularly under the ''Swachh Bharat Mission.'' but there is still a long way to go because most people use the many waterways as garbage dumps. It would be unwise to swim in most of the rivers and downright senseless in a lake. If you have '''asthma''', carry enough medication as dust, pollen or pollution may cause trouble. If you venture to forests in India, you may encounter '''venomous snakes'''. If bitten, try to note the markings of the snake so that the snake can be identified and the correct antidote given. In any event, immediately seek medical care. ===Air quality=== [[Air pollution]] is a huge problem in India, particularly in the northern plains during the autumn and winter (October to February), when farmers burning fields, coal and dung fires for heating and lack of rain and wind combine to blanket the Gangetic Plains in toxic murk. [[Delhi]] has ranked the most polluted capital in the world every year since 2015, with an ''average'' AQI of nearly 100. In addition to being a health hazard, flights are often delayed or cancelled when visibility drops to near-zero. Avoid travel in the North at this time of year if you can. If you have no choice, wearing an N95 mask and minimizing time spent outdoors can help. Many cities and villages in India, not particularly in any region, have sanitation and pollution issues. You might find people dumping and burning garbage in the open. Check the air quality of a city before venturing. ===Drinking water=== '''[[Tap water]]''' is normally not safe for drinking. However, some establishments (for example many temples) have water filters/purifiers installed, in which case the water should be safe to drink from them. Otherwise, the water in the mountains is generally clean, just ask your accommodation staff. Packed drinking water (popularly called "mineral water" throughout India) is a good choice. Bisleri, Kinley, Aquafina and Health Plus are popular and safe brands. But if the seal has been tampered with, or if the bottle seems crushed, it could be tap water being illegally sold. So always make sure that seal is intact before buying. In Indian Railway stations, a low-priced mineral water brand of Indian Railways is generally available, known as "Rail Neer". For most foreigners, tap water in India is not even safe for brushing your teeth, and you should stick to bottled mineral water even for that. ===Fruits, vegetables and food=== Everything that can be peeled such as apples and bananas, as well as packaged snacks, are always a safe option. Wash any fruit with uncontaminated water and soap before eating it, even if you peel it — while peeling, touching the skin could still deliver bacteria onto the inner fruit. Also avoid cold food from shelves (samosa, sweets, etc.) that is directly touched prepared and handed out. Most Indians don't use soap, and simply water seems to be their magic cure. In general, the regulation of the use of pesticides is very lax in India, because farmers have a high standing in Indian society — they are often the means for political campaigns. So, the underlying quality of fruits and vegetables is doubtful, even if locals claim them to be "green" — they often don't understand the meaning of "green". With some fruits, you will even notice a weird side taste, like tangerines. It is often doubtful where and how they were grown — it might have been next to a large landfill, and you wouldn't know. Also, you may notice the dirtiness of Indian bodies of waters and rivers — this is the very same water that is used to water fruit and vegetable plants in the Indian plains. Fruits and vegetables from more hilly or mountainous regions are probably safe from that latter problem. While Indian food is often freshly prepared with fresh fruits and fresh vegetables, it doesn't mean it is automatically healthy (due to the latter reasons). Also, restaurants often use ready-made sauces and ingredients containing questionable additives and preservatives — not to mention that standard tomato sauce will barely ever contain much tomato, but carrot pulp instead. So, while in the past, Indian food was probably one of the best in the world, commercialisation in the food industry and lax regulation in the agricultural industry have done their parts in making it a doubtful adventure and one should be cautious. ===Diarrhoea and dehydration=== {{see also|Travellers' diarrhea|Dehydration}} [[Diarrhea|Diarrhoea]] and [[dehydration]] are common, and can have many different causes. Dehydration brings along '''dizziness and concentration issues''', sometimes muscle and joint pain. Dehydration doesn't just mean a lack of water, but also a lack of necessary minerals the body needs to function. It can be caused by an unbalanced diet, the wrong drinking water or even exhaustive hiking and travelling. Filtered and purified water (e.g. from temples) often has the disadvantage of the necessary minerals also being filtered out. Therefore, it's best bring a standard first-aid kit, plus extra over-the-counter medicine for diarrhoea and stomach upset. A rehydration kit can also be helpful, rehydration solution is widely available at pharmacies for about ₹25 per pack for 1L of water. In case it is not available, remember the salt/sugar/water ratio for oral rehydration: 1 tsp salt, 8 tsp sugar, for 1L of water — however this will still lack some other minerals, so the rehydration packs from the pharmacy are best. Also, in case you are consuming local drinking water from the tap (in mountain areas) or in restaurants, if your body shows signs of dehydration, it is better to get the correctly-spelt "Bisleri" water bottles from the shop with the green bandage — they have minerals added. Also other brands have added minerals. Indians often have resistance to native bacteria and parasites that visitors do not have. If you have had serious diarrhoea for more than a day or two, it is best to visit a private hospital. Parasites such as Giardia are a common cause of diarrhoea, and may not get better without treatment. Instead of drinking water while having diarrhoea, some people trust in Coke as a quick treatment. And in some cases it seems to prevent further fluid loss in small amounts. ===Vaccinations and tropical diseases=== [[File:Force Traveller Kuoni ambulance, 2008.JPG|thumb|An ambulance in India]] No [[vaccinations]] are required for entry to India, except for '''[[yellow fever]]''' if you are coming from an infected area such as [[Africa]]. However, '''[[Hepatitis]]''' (both A and B, depending on your individual circumstances), '''meningitis''' and '''typhoid''' shots are recommended, as is a booster shot for '''tetanus'''. '''[[Malaria]]''' and other infections like '''chikungunya''' is endemic throughout India. The [http://www.cdc.gov/travel/regionalmalaria/indianrg.htm CDC] states that risk exists in all areas, including the cities of Delhi and Mumbai, and at altitudes of less than 2,000 m in [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[Jammu and Kashmir]] and [[Sikkim]]; however, the risk of infection is considered low in Delhi and the [[Plains (India)|Plains]]. Get expert advice on malaria preventatives, and take adequate precautions to prevent [[mosquito]] bites. Use a mosquito repellent when going outside (particularly during the evenings) and also when sleeping in trains and hotels without air conditioning. A local mosquito repellent used by Indians is Odomos which is available over-the-counter at most medical stores. Note, Malaria symptoms can be very similar to a cold or flu; however, if you don't have any fever but still feel dizzy and have muscle and joint pain, it could also just be a case of dehydration — see above. ===Stray dogs=== It is very important to stay away from the many [[Aggressive dogs|stray dogs and cats]] in India, as India has the highest rate of '''rabies''' in the world. If you are bitten, it is extremely urgent to get to a hospital in a major urban area capable of dealing with rabies. You can get treatment at any major hospital. It is very important to get the rabies vaccine within 24 hr of any contact with animals, including contact with saliva or blood. Rabies vaccines only work if the full course is given '''prior''' to symptoms. The disease is almost invariably fatal otherwise. ===Healthcare=== The level of [[Medical tourism|medical care]] in India varies wildly. Public hospitals tend to be unsanitary, overcrowded, understaffed and underequipped. Private hospitals, on the other hand, are usually of an excellent standard and among the best in the world, making India a popular destination for medical tourism. Large corporate hospital chains like [https://www.fortishealthcare.com/ Fortis], [https://www.maxhealthcare.in/ Max], [https://www.apollohospitals.com/ Apollo] and similar places are your best bet for emergency medical care in larger cities, and they have better hygiene and generally well-trained doctors, some from UK and US institutions. The downside is that they are generally much more expensive than public hospitals, though still reasonably priced by Western standards. Many private hospitals accept international health insurance; check with the hospital before you go. Virtually all Indian doctors speak English fluently and are highly qualified. For smaller ailments, private medical practices are common throughout the country and are readily more accessible than hospitals. Hotels can also arrange a doctor to come visit, at a price of course. For travel vaccinations, visit the [http://www.istm.org International Society for Travel Medicine] to find travel health clinics. ==Respect== {{infobox|Kissing in India|India can trace kissing back thousands of years in its literature. Indeed, the well-known ''Kama Sutra'' has an entire chapter devoted to kissing. However, in most cultures of the Subcontinent, public kissing has traditionally been discouraged. Visitors have been surprised to get into serious trouble for kissing in public, regardless of the nature of their relationship or marriage or their nationality. Opposition to public kissing is not a universal opinion in India; many Indians find kissing acceptable, but because of those who don't, it is best to avoid kissing (even on cheeks) in public while you are there. None of this applies to parents and children kissing each other, though; that's universally acceptable in India. }} ===Etiquette=== <!--[[File:Kamya Panjabi at Disney princess' promotion in Mumbai.jpg|thumb|In bigger Indian cities, wearing of shorts by women is generally accepted. Picture shows an Indian woman with her daughter in [[Mumbai]].]] this image violates the image policy as watermarks are not allowed --> {{infobox|Naming conventions| Most Indians follow the naming convention of a given name followed by a family name. '''Tamil''' names, however are an exception to this rule. Tamil names generally follow the convention of given name + father's name, or father's initial + given name. Therefore, someone called Ramasamy Govindasamy would have Ramasamy as his given name, with Govindasamy being his father's name. Alternatively, he might be known as G. Ramasamy. Due to the patronymic nature of the last names, first names are always used when addressing individuals, so the above person would be addressed as Mr Ramasamy. Most '''Telugu''' names (other than those of Muslims) are family name (surname) first, like Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese names.<!--Source: {{cite book|author=Vēlcēru Nārāyaṇarāvu|title=Hibiscus on the Lake Twentieth-century Telugu Poetry from India|publisher=[[University of Wisconsin Press]]|year=2003|isbn=9780299177041 (older: 0299177041)|page=[https://www.google.com/books/edition/Hibiscus_on_the_Lake/pjxyfqOmOKMC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Telugu+names+family+name+last&pg=PR19&printsec=frontcover xix]}}--> '''Meitei''' names are also exception to the general rules of naming in India. Meitei names generally follow the convention of family name + given name + name of the respective "salai". Salai means clan and it is different from family. There are 7 salais in Meitei ethnicity (Manipuri ethnicity). Each salai has many families within it. So, salai is just like a group or aggregation of many families. For instance, a person named "Albert" belongs to the "Oinam" family of the "Khuman" salai. Then, his name will be like this: "Oinam Albert Khuman". In Meitei nomenclature, father's names are not used. The foolproof method, therefore, is to ''ask'' how the person would like to be addressed. }} {{infobox|Honorifics| Like in any English-speaking country, you can address men with "Mr.", married women with "Mrs." and unmarried women with "Miss". "Ms." for women can also be used, albeit far more uncommon than "Mrs." or "Miss". You can also use the Sanskrit counterparts of English honorifics, like '''Shri''' (श्री ''Śrī'') for men, '''Shrimati''' (श्रीमती ''Śrīmatī'', abbreviated '''Smt.''') for women and '''Kumari''' (कुमारी ''Kumārī'') specifically for unmarried women. In [[Tamil Nadu]], you can use '''Thiru''' (கிரு ''Tiru'') for men and '''Thirumathi''' (கிருமகி ''Tirumati'') for women, which are essentially Tamil variants of "Shri" and "Shrimati" respectively. }} Indians, by and large, are '''neutral communicators'''. Although Indians try to be respectful and courteous in social situations, words are often taken at face value. It's important to be explicitly clear and upfront about what you intend to say as euphemisms, idiomatic language, and the like may be misunderstood. Direct '''personal questions''' (based on your personal life, salary, education, and lifestyle) are commonly asked. To Indians, it's not considered impolite, but rather it's a way to get to know someone fully. In some cases, you may find others giving you advice on whatever it is you're doing, either warranted or unwarranted. Don't feel annoyed or irritated by this as Indians don't intend to patronise or pull you down in any way. If you feel the question was too personal, simply give an indirect answer and move along. Indians '''respect their elders''' and it would be seen as rude to directly challenge a statement said by someone older than you. You should always try to address people you don't know as 'ma'am' or 'sir', especially if they're older than you, and always act in a mature, sensible fashion around them. '''Family values''' are highly revered by many Indians, and most Indians still live with their extended families, with three to four generations living under the same roof. Passing unwarranted comments about someone's family life won't win you friends or praise. Outside of the larger cities, it is unusual for people of the opposite sex to touch each other. Even couples (married or otherwise) refrain from public displays of affection. Therefore, it is advised that you do not shake hands with a person of the opposite sex unless the other person extends their hand first. The '''greeting''' by a Hindu is to bring their palms together in front of their chest, or simply saying ''namaste'' or ''namaskar'' or ''namaskaram'' in most Indic languages (Indo-Aryan and Dravidian) and ''khurumjari'' in [[Manipuri phrasebook|Manipuri]] (Meitei). All these forms are equally polite and correct if a little formal. Almost all people (even if they don't know English) do understand a "hi" or a "Hello". In most parts of northern India and cities, it is quite acceptable to offer a "hello" or "good day" followed by a handshake, regardless of gender. Indian women generally '''dress conservatively''', although in metropolitan cities more liberal attire can be seen. Bikinis are acceptable at tourist-oriented beaches, but not at those primarily visited by locals. Wearing one beyond the beach is inappropriate no matter where you are. There are a few beaches where women (mostly foreigners) sunbathe topless, but make sure that it is safe and accepted before you do so. Whereas Indian men can be really eager to talk to foreigners, many Indian '''women avoid interacting with men''' outside their own families. If you are a man and approach an Indian woman even for an innocuous purpose like asking for directions, you are usually putting her on the defensive, especially if she is dressed traditionally. It is best to ask a man if one is available (there usually will be), or be extra respectful if you really need to ask a woman. However, in Ladakh, the relation between sexes is much more equal and nobody will bat an eyelid if you ask a woman for directions. Indians will consider themselves obliged to go out of the way to fulfil a '''guest's request''' and will insist very strongly that it is no inconvenience to do so, even if it is not true. This of course means that there is a reciprocal obligation on you as a guest to take extra care not to be a burden. Most Indians are not aware that the term "'''Negro'''" is considered offensive in some other parts of the world, and they may use it with no intent to offend. Also, some Indians will come up with topics like Hitler, Aryans and other weird stuff — while half of the time this is uneducated and innocent interest, the other half of the time they will know exactly what they are talking about and it is best not to engage on such topics or to make your position very clear. Note '''dietary restrictions''' when inviting Indian friends for a meal. Pork is forbidden to Muslims, while beef is forbidden to Hindus. Although in some states, like Kerala, beef is consumed liberally by Christians and Muslims. Also about 30% of Indians are vegetarian, including all Jains. In some places, people are pescatarians. So, It is better to ask people what they don't eat beforehand. It is customary to put up a token friendly argument with your host or any other member of the group '''when paying bills''' at restaurant or while making purchases. The etiquette for this is somewhat complicated. * If you are someone's personal guest and they take you out to a restaurant, you should offer to pay anyway, and you should insist a lot. Sometimes these fights get a little funny, with each side trying to snatch the bill away from the other, all the time laughing politely. If you don't have experience in these things, chances are, you will lose the chance the first time, but in that case, make sure that you pay the next time (and try to make sure that there is a next time). Unless the bill amount is very large do not offer to share it, and only as a second resort after they have refused to let you pay it all. * The same rule applies when you are making a purchase. If you are purchasing something for yourself, your hosts might still offer to pay for it if the amount is not very high, and sometimes, even if it is. In this situation, unless the amount is very low, you should never lose the fight. (If the amount is ridiculously low, say less than ₹10, then don't insult your hosts by putting up a fight.) Even if by chance you lose the fight to pay the shopkeeper, it is customary to practically thrust (in a nice way, of course) the money into your host's hands. ** These rules do not apply if the host has made it clear beforehand that it is his or her treat, especially for some specific occasion. ===Religious etiquette=== As India has great diversity, people follow different religions, the largest being of course Hinduism. * '''Take off your shoes''' when visiting a temple, mosque, or someone's home. * Christians are a minority in India, but going to church and following your faith are always appreciated. There are different denominations and they differ in their practices. * It is disrespectful to touch people or things with your feet. If done accidentally, you will find that Indians will make a quick gesture of apology that involves touching the offended person with the right hand, and then moving the hand to the chest and to the eyes. It is a good idea to emulate that. * The head is considered to be the holiest part of the body, '''so avoid touching people on the head''', including young children, as this is very offensive to Hindus. * '''The left hand''' is considered unclean in both Hinduism and Islam. Be sure to handle sacred objects and perform religious rituals using only your right hand. * '''Books and written materials are treated with respect''', as they are treated as concrete/physical forms of the Hindu goddess of knowledge, Saraswati. Hindus typically avoid stepping on them. * '''Anything associated with wealth is treated with respect''' as it is treated as a concrete/physical form of the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. * '''The swastika''' is a common and quite ancient symbol in India. It is also fairly common for Indian parents to name their daughters "Swastika". The Swastika is considered in India a symbol of prosperity and good luck. Drawing parallels between the Swastika and Nazism will not be appreciated and is considered cultural appropriation. Jewish people have lived in India for hundreds of years and have never faced any significant antisemitism. Many Indians have liberal, open-minded attitudes towards religion, although there are some who have rigid, radical viewpoints, and fundamentalist Hinduism has seen growing support in the 21st century. It's not considered impolite to discuss your religious convictions with someone; for the most part, many Indians are open about talking about it. This said, '''do not impose''' your religious beliefs upon someone. Anything hinting at '''proselytisation''' will not be appreciated. * Contrary to popular belief, India is '''not a vegetarian nation'''. However, vegetarians are a very large minority in India, comprising 20-30% of the population, and many northern and western states are majority vegetarian. Jains, a staunchly vegetarian religious group, are approximately 1% of the population. That said, some ardently religious groups and people often try to demonise non-vegetarianism. Many of the more well-aware Indians feel it is a part of a concerted attempt to codify a monolithic idea of Indian culture and do not like it. These vegetarian sentiments are more common in Northern India, but in other places, such as [[Southern India]] and [[North-Eastern India]], people tend to be more liberal and less sensitive towards other beliefs, and don't really mind as much. If visiting someone's house, it's always wise to ask if the person is a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian. '''Do not impose your food preferences upon anyone'''; it is frowned upon. * '''Atheism is not taboo''' in India. This said, you should be careful when discussing religion with those who have rigid, radical viewpoints; some atheists in India have been attacked by radical groups for openly criticising religion. ===Politics=== * Indians, in general, are ardently political, and [[Government and politics tourism|politics]] is a very popular conversational subject amongst many Indians, including the older generation. Many Indians have a breadth of political opinions, including that of their own country; often they express frustration with the government. As always, it is better to listen than to express firm opinions. * The '''Kashmir conflict''' is a highly emotional subject that can very quickly elicit strong reactions from Indian people. The Indian view is that the whole of Kashmir, including [[Azad Kashmir]] and [[Gilgit Baltistan]], the two regions of Kashmir under Pakistani control, ''legally belongs'' to India. * India is made up of 28 states and 8 union territories. Some people in some provinces ([[Punjab]], [[Kashmir]], [[Nagaland]], and [[Assam]]) are sympathetic to full autonomy or '''secession from India'''. Whilst nowhere near as sensitive or divisive as in other parts of the world, try not to bring up such subjects. * Attempting to compliment or say anything that could be perceived as positive about '''[[Pakistan]]''' can evoke a strong response from some Indians. Referring to someone as a "Pakistani" is often used as an insult in India. * Try to avoid being overly enthusiastic about '''[[China]]'''. India's diplomatic relationship with China is tense though improving and '''anti-China sentiments''' are common among the population. The '''1962 Sino-Indian War''' and '''2020 Galwan Valley Clash''' are still very much open wounds in the Indian national consciousness. Some '''Chinese products''' are illegal to possess in India and the mere sight of Chinese products can evoke a strong response from some Indians. * Tread carefully when discussing the history of '''Mughal rule'''. Many Hindu nationalists consider the Mughals to be foreign occupiers akin to the British. * The '''partition of India''' is a sensitive issue. A few may convey bitterness against the British Empire, and some who lived through the horrors of the partition may let this reflect on their view of people from the [[United Kingdom]]. Former British prime minister Winston Churchill is widely regarded as a villain in India due to the Bengal famine in 1943. Nevertheless, the two countries enjoy a positive relationship, and Indians are the largest immigrant group in the UK. Rishi Sunak, who is of Indian descent, even became prime minister of the UK. === Other things to watch out for === * Indians tend to have a strong sense of '''national pride''', in part due to the success enjoyed by the Indian diaspora abroad. If you have Indian roots, even if you were born and raised overseas, be careful with divulging your opinions on the country and the culture: some may expect you to follow Indian norms and nuances, and won't take kindly to negative feedback. It is common for Indians to express a deep sense of pride in the success of their fellow countrymen on the world stage, such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and World Bank President Ajay Banga. * Families tend to be close-knit. Tread very carefully '''if you have Indian roots''', even if you were born and raised overseas, or if you are in an intimate relationship with an Indian person: You're often expected to align your views with your or their family, and not doing so would result in you being shunned. Living with extended family (i.e. including grandparents and first cousins) is still the norm in India. * '''Saving face''' is a major value in Indian culture. To be polite you should avoid pointing out other people's mistakes or voicing disagreement with someone in public. Doing so can cause a severe blow to another person's reputation, and so to avoid doing so and causing embarrassment, ignore small mistakes. If you must point out someone else's mistake do so in a private setting, and as politely as applicable to the situation. ==Connect== ===By phone=== The country code for India is '''+91'''. In India, area codes are called '''STD''' '''codes''' (Subscriber Trunk Dialing - national long distance) and international dialing is called '''ISD''' (International Subscriber Dialing - international long distance). Local phone numbers can be anywhere from 5-8 digits long. But when the STD code is included, all landline phone numbers in India are 10 digits long. Mobile phone numbers are always 10 digits long and usually start with '9', '8', '7' or '6'. The following table explains how to dial: {| class="wikitable" align="right" ! Calling from || Price || Syntax || Example |- | Same STD code || Local || align=right| ''number'' || align=right| 12345678 |- | Mobile phone || Local || align=right| ''STD code of the town you are in number'' || align=right| 011-12345678 |- | Mobile phone || STD to mobile phone|| align=right| ''number'' || align=right| 012345678 |- | Different STD code|| STD || align=right| '''0'''-''area code''-''number'' || align=right| 022-12345678 |- | Overseas || ISD || align=right| '''+91'''-''area code''-''number'' || align=right| +91-22-12345678 |} Toll-free numbers start with '''1-800''', but are usually ''operator-dependent'': you can't call a BSNL/MTNL toll-free number from an Airtel landline, and vice versa. Often, the numbers may not work from your cellular phone. Other National Numbers that start with '''18xx''' or '''19xx''' may attract special charges. To dial outside the country from India, prefix the country code with 00, e.g. a US number will be dialed as 00-1-555-555-5555. Calling the Canada/UK/US over the normal telephone line will cost you about ₹7.20 per minute. Calls to other countries, particularly to the Middle East, can be more expensive. Payphones, called '''public call offices''' or '''PCOs''' are now increasingly rare with the ubiquitous availability of mobile phones. Where they exist, they are usually staffed, and you dial yourself but pay to the attendant after the call is over. Metering is done per pulse and a service charge of ₹2 is added to the bill. Larger cities also have Western-style unmanned public phones, which are usually red in colour and accept one rupee coins. ====Mobile==== '''[https://www.airtel.in/ Airtel]''', '''[https://www.myvi.in/ Vodafone Idea]''', '''[https://www.jio.com/ Reliance Jio]''' and '''[https://www.bsnl.co.in/ BSNL]-MTNL''' are mobile service providers in India. All of these provide services to the whole of India. Jio has the best coverage throughout the country and Airtel is somewhat behind. Since providers are state-specific, you need to activate roaming, so you can stay connected with the same provider if being in a different state than from where you got the SIM card. No extra costs apply for this kind of roaming within India. As restrictions on internet use increase in India, many mobile stores refuse to sell SIM cards to foreigners (or anyone without local ID, particularly an ''Aadhaar Card'')—though you may find an Indian resident or hotel employee willing to buy one under their name if suitably motivated (i.e. rupees). Also, Jio mobile store owners seem to be sufficiently motivated to sell you a SIM and an initial package for a 20% surcharge if you look reliable enough. To get a SIM card alone as a foreigner, you are recommended to visit the telecom operator's exclusive store. To make calls, send text, or use data, you will always require a (monthly) package or validity plan. Packages start at ₹239 for 28 days, e.g. Jio with 1.5GB/day data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS. With Airtel the same package was around ₹450. All operators provide unlimited domestic phone calls with their packages. Calling overseas can cost quite a bit and will depend on the location you are calling to. In contrast, the other way round (calling to India from elsewhere) is cheap. You can buy a keypad mobile for ₹500, and touch mobiles retail from ₹4,000. ====Mobile internet==== It is very cheap, especially with the proliferation of low-cost operator Reliance Jio, which has forced the mainstream operators such as Airtel and Vodafone Idea to follow suit. Prices for packages including mobile internet are mentioned above. 5G networks in India now cover 85% of the population. 4G (LTE and VoLTE) networks cover 95% of the population of India (covered nearly everywhere). 3G is available only in some remote locations and in most locations 3G or below is unavailable, unless using the train. 2G and below is now completely unavailable. ====Messaging==== WhatsApp is the main messaging gateway. SMS is only used for things like one-time passwords (OTPs) for Wi-Fi or contract information. ===By internet=== * '''Wi-Fi hotspots''' in India are, for the most part, limited. All airports and railway stations do offer free high speed Wi-Fi. Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai are the only cities with decent Wi-Fi coverage. Many free Wi-Fi services will require entering a One time password (OTP) sent to an Indian cell phone number and are usually operated by Airtel or Jio. * '''Internet cafes''' are common and they charge as little as ₹10-20/hr. Many will ask for your passport or ID. Beware of using your credit cards online as there have been many cases of credit cards thefts using ''keyloggers''. * '''Public libraries''' have PCs with broadband for public use. Most libraries require a membership but government-operated libraries only require a quick registration with the verification of your ID. [[Internet access|Internet]] censorship in India is considered “selective”. There are occasional random, inexplicable and arbitrary attempts by the government to block some sites it considers as carrying hateful propaganda, but enforcement is spotty and the decisions are often forgotten after a few month of being made. The site which are blocked by the courts remain strictly blocked and is different from the vague blocks by the government. For travellers, the most important sites that are blocked are popular Chinese services like TikTok and WeChat, as well as games such as PUBG, for which Indian versions are available (like BGMI). Also, major Pakistani websites, accounts and channels have been blocked on social media, and on the internet. However, you may use a VPN to access other servers. ===By mail=== [[File:India - Varanasi post office - 1584.jpg|thumb|A post office in Varanasi]] Addressing mail with a properly-formatted address will expedite its journey with government owned [https://www.indiapost.gov.in/VAS/Pages/IndiaPosthome.aspx India Post]. The PIN code (postal index number) is important, and you can look up PIN codes and correct address formats on India Post's website. A 6-digit PIN code identifies the post office of a district; a 4-digit Post box number (recommended but optional) may narrow this to one business or an individual building. Addresses should be written in three to four lines with the name of recipient, house number and suite or apartment or building number, street name, city or town, state name, PIN code, e.g.: <blockquote>United Nations House<br/>55/73 Lodhi Estate<br/>New Delhi, Delhi-110003</blockquote> First class mail travels by air within India. International first class mail has a maximum limit of 20 kg. Prices vary from country to country. A full list related to the pricing can be found in [https://www.indiapost.gov.in/MBE/pages/content/international-air-parcels.aspx India Post's website]. All locations with a PIN code are considered domestic. Military mail is operated by the Army Postal Service through its APOs and FPOs. The rate for domestic post is ₹15/50 g. Private international courier companies like FedEx, DHL and UPS also operate though all major cities. ==Cope== For immediate emergency assistance, you can call '''112'''.<br> The Ministry of Tourism has a 24-hour helpline for tourists in need. You can call the helpline number at '''1800-11-1363''' or just '''1363'''. ===Consular assistance=== All major cities have [[Diplomatic missions|international consular assistance]] which include high commissions, embassies and consulates. More information can be found in respective city articles. Here are links to consular assistance in some cities: * [[Delhi#Embassies & High Commissions|Delhi]] * [[Mumbai#Foreign missions|Mumbai]] * [[Kolkata#Consulates|Kolkata]] * [[Chennai#Consulates|Chennai]] === Television === ''See also: [[Indian cinema tourism]]'' Watch Indian films as the Indian media industry is booming, with '''Bollywood''' (based in Mumbai- for Hindi film networks) churning out popular films and series featuring famous actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Amir Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bhachan, Hritik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, etc. Other languages churning out films and series are '''Pollywood''' (Punjabi), '''Tollywood''' (Telugu) famous for hits such as Baahubali, RRR and Animal, '''Mollywood''' (Malayalam), '''Sandalwood''' (Karnataka). India has a variety of local Indian news channels in English such as [https://www.doordarshan.gov.in/ Doordarshan] India’s state broadcasting network owned by the Indian government; [https://www.indiatoday.in/ India Today]; NDTV [https://www.ndtv.com/ 24x7]; [http://www.news18.com/ CNN-News18]; [http://www.republicworld.com/ Republic TV]; [http://www.timesnownews.com/ Times Now]; [https://www.timesnownews.com/mirror-now Mirror Now]; [https://www.newsx.com/ NewsX]; [http://wionews.com/ WION]. There are also foreign news channels available such as BBC (World Service), CNN (International South Asia), France 24; Russia Today; ABC Australia; Bloomberg Television; CNA; Al Jazeera English; Deutsche Welle; NHK (World) and Push TV. There are also many Hindi news channels, as well as regional news channels in their respective local languages. Sports can be viewed live on DD [https://prasarbharati.gov.in/dd-sports-homepage/ Sport], [https://eurosport.com Eurosport], [https://www.sonysportsnetwork.com/ Sony Sports Network]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} Sports18 and Star [https://hotstar.com Sports]. There are also many Hindi, English and Regional movies and series channels, children’s and music channels (English, Hindi and regional), lifestyle and teleshopping available on TV networks using cable or satellite These channels can be found on TV using networks such as TataPlay, Airtel and Jio. Disney+ Hotstar and Jio Cinema (owned by JioHotstar), ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix India are available for streaming in India. ===Newspapers=== Local Indian English newspapers can be handy and reliable sources for day-to-day updates about the country. India has a number of English newspapers and magazines. You'll find it popular across the country with most households having a newspaper subscription. Some of the major '''newspapers''' are ''[https://www.business-standard.com/ Business Standard]'', ''[https://www.dnaindia.com/ Daily News and Analysis]'', ''[https://www.deccanherald.com/ Deccan Herald]'', ''[https://www.thehindu.com/ The Hindu]'', ''[https://www.thestatesman.com/ The Statesman]'', ''[https://www.telegraphindia.com/ The Telegraph]'', ''[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ The Times of India]'', ''[https://www.tribuneindia.com/ The Tribune]'' and many more. Some popular '''magazines''' are ''[https://www.filmfare.com/ Filmfare]'', ''[https://www.downtoearth.org.in/ Down to Earth]'', ''[https://www.indiatoday.in/ India Today]'', ''[https://www.forbesindia.com/interstitial Forbes India]'' and ''[https://www.vogue.in/ Vogue]''. There are also '''local regional''' newspapers which are either often in English or the local regional language. This depends on which states you go to. ===Radio=== Radio has been a major part in the lives of Indians. During travel, you might switch on the radio for entertainment, and many radio stations are available across India. In rural areas, or impoverished areas, people might switch on the radio for news broadcasts and entertainment. * '''AIR FM Rainbow''' offers hourly news broadcasts at '''102.6MHZ'''. * '''AIR FM Gold''' offers hourly news broadcasts at '''100.1MHZ''' * '''Radio One''' offers modern and retro song broadcasts at '''94.3MHZ'''. * '''Radio City''' is known for its blend of Hindi and regional music, India's first private broadcaster at '''91.1MHZ''' * '''Red FM''' offers public talks and entertainment at '''93.5MHZ''' {{geo|22.8|83|zoom=5}} {{isPartOf|South Asia}}There are also many regional radios on their respective frequencies. {{usablecountry}} {{related|Forts_and_Palaces_of_India}} {{related|Indian_National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Sanctuaries}} {{related|Indian_Zoos_and_Botanical_Gardens}} {{related|Natural Wonders of India}} {{related|Sacred_sites_of_the_Indian_sub-continent}} {{related|UNESCO_World_Heritage_List_(India)}} 9ouigju2kfo945bajrkl4cgozy38xo3 0 15895 5289299 5246858 2026-06-08T01:45:35Z HyperAnd 2327084 /* Get in */ 5289299 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sultanahmet Old City (Istanbul) banner.jpg|caption=Blue Mosque (left) and Hagia Sophia (right) at dawn|pgname=Historical Peninsula|unesco=yes}} '''The Historical Peninsula''' ([[Turkish phrasebook|Turkish]]: ''Tarihi Yarımada'', or ''Suriçi'', "Walled City") is the oldest part of [[Istanbul]]. It's the location of most of its sights, with several ranked as a {{unesco}}. It's on the western, European side of the Bosphorus, with the sea to the south and the inlet of the Golden Horn to the north. == Understand == [[File:Fatihistanbul.jpg | thumb | 350px | Aerial view of the Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace ]] This area has been settled at least since 6000 BC, when global sea-level rose by over 6 m - the Bosphorus may have flooded in that era to form a channel to the Black Sea. The first known city was east of the Bosphorus, the Grecian colony at Chalcedon from 685 BC. What's now called the Old City west side was chronicled as being founded 17 years later, in 667 BC. '''Byzantium''' proved an excellent site, on a defensible peninsula above the sheltered inlet of the Golden Horn. In legend it was named for Byzas, who led a second group of Grecian settlers, guided by the [[Delphi]] oracle to establish a great harbour city "across from the land of the blind". On landing he encountered fishermen from Chalcedon and declared that "''they'' are the blind!" for failing to settle in the better area. The new colony was on the ridge now occupied by Topkapı Palace and down into Gülhane Park. Defensible however did not mean impregnable: it fell to the Persians, Spartans, Athenians then the Romans in 196 AD. '''Constantinople''' was what it became when Emperor Constantine was impressed by the spot, far from blind to its strategic position. He fortified the peninsula with walls and in 330 AD proclaimed it the eastern Imperial capital. The city sprawled out beyond its defenses so in the 5th century Theodosius built more walls further west, closing off the whole peninsula. These bounds correspond to the area described on this page. It became the capital of an empire that outlasted the fall of Rome by a thousand years - we call this the [[Byzantine Empire]] but they regarded themselves as Roman. By the 15th century this in turn was in decay, as outlying territories were gobbled up by rivals, and one particularly menacing pack of wolves was circling via Söğüt, Bursa and Edirne. After a 55-day siege, on 29 May 1453 this Ottoman dynasty breached the walls and captured the city. '''The Ottomans''' tore down Christian imagery, converted the churches into mosques, and set about beautifying the city into a fitting capital for their Sultan and his empire. So what you come to see in this huge city is concentrated in a compact area around Sultanahmet (or Blue) Mosque. It was still called Constantinople until the 19th century when it informally morphed into Istanbul, by which time its speed of growth on both sides of the Bosphorus mirrored the speed of collapse of its Empire. Atatürk formalised the name change on independence in 1923, and moved the capital to Ankara to break with its dysfunctional politics. Constantinople from the 18th century was a stop on the "Grand Tour", and when modern tourism started in the 1960s it was to the Turkish coast and to the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul that visitors came. The Silk Road that funded its palaces and mosques had long ago withered, but a raggle-taggle motley army revved up their colourful VW camper vans, and set off towards Delhi in a miasma of diesel, herbal tobacco and patchouli. === Orientation === [[File:Istanbul Oct 2019 12 44 28 714000.jpeg | thumb | Jump aside if you hear the tram bell ]] The peninsula is bounded to the south by the Sea of Marmara, to the north by the Golden Horn, to the east by the Bosphorus, and to the west by the Theodosian Walls, now the modern highway of 10 Yıl Cd. It's a ridge said to comprise the "seven hills of Constantinople", mainly to assert the old city's equality with [[Rome]] which has seven hills at its core. You're destined to do a lot of hiking up and down, though by Balkan and Mediterranean city standards the trek is modest. Sultanahmet is the geographical and visitor high point near the tip of the peninsula, a 1 km strip with Topkapı Palace, Agia Sophia Mosque, Blue Mosque, and a clutch of high quality museums. You could spend a week right here. The ancient "Middle Street" is the thoroughfare descending gradually west from these heights, initially as Divan Yolu Caddesi ("state council road"). At Çemberlitaş (the Forum of Constantine) it becomes Yeniçeriler Cd until Beyazıt. This entire section from Sultanahmet is closed to vehicles. It continues west as Ordu Cd to Laleli (by the University and Grand Bazaar) then Aksaray. Tram T1 [[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] runs the length of it. At Aksaray are modern highways, with Atatürk Blv running north-south and Vatan or Adnan Menderes Blv heading west. Eminönü is the low ground north of Sultanahmet, with ferry piers, the 490 m bridge to Galata across the Golden Horn, Sirkeci railway station, a clutch of mosques and museums, and Gülhane Park below Topkapı Palace. Tram T1 descends to the coast by a slow arc to the east, like a nervous skier; on foot take the direct bustling Ankara Cd. Galata Bridge carries vehicles, trams and pedestrians, and is bathed in the aroma of frying fish from the lower-deck restaurants. Kennedy Cd is a coastal highway built on reclaimed land in the 1950s. From Galata Bridge it sweeps around Sirkeci, the peninsula tip, Yenikapı then away out southwest. It separates the ancient city walls from the sea and together with tram line U3 / T6 is more of a barrier than a way of getting around. == Get in == {{mapframe | name=Historical Peninsula of Istanbul | 41.014643316837834 | 28.951667700541183 | height=500 | width=550 | zoom=13 }} {{Mapshape|wikidata=Q732923}} Being central, the Old City is easy to reach by public transport. See [[Istanbul#Get around]] for ticketing, such as the Istanbulkart. === By train === {{marker | name=Sirkeci | type=go | lat=41.0152 | long=28.9767 }} used to be the main point of arrival from Europe. It's long been closed to mainline trains, which now terminate at Halkali 25 km west. Sirkeci has Marmaray and Metro trains deep underground but nothing at street-level. See below for the railway museum that now occupies the station building. '''Marmaray''' [[File:Istanbul B1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] is a cross-city light railway. It runs from Halkalı in the western suburbs (for European trains), via several dozen stops including Kazlıçeşme (for Tram U3 along the coast to Sirkeci), Yenikapı (for Metro M1 & M2), Sirkeci (for Sultanahmet area, trams and Metro T5 to Alibeyköy), then under the Bosphorus to Üsküdar, Ayrılık Çeşmesi (for Metro M4 to Asia-side airport SAW), Söğütlüçeşme (for Asia-side trains) and away out east to Pendik and [[Gebze]]. Trains run 06:00-23:00 every 15 mins, fares are by distance but within city centre are about 25 TL, less than €1. Marmaray B1 is the only railway to pass under the Bosphorus, so the line is occasionally shared by mainline trains, and at night by freight. Construction was repeatedly delayed when priceless artefacts were unearthed beneath the Old City, such as a 9th century waterside palace with royal barge that no-one had suspected. '''Metro''' [[File:Istanbul M1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] runs from the western suburbs via Esenler the main bus station, Emniyet (for Fatih area) and Aksaray (for Tram T1 at Yusufpaşa, 250 m away) to Yenikapı (for Marmaray and Metro M2). '''Metro''' [[File:Istanbul M2 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] runs from Hacıosman in the north on the European bank of the Bosphorus, via Gayrettepe (for M11 to the main airport IST), stations in Galata including Taksim and Haliç, then Vezneciler (for tram T1 through the old city) and Yenikapı (for Metro M1). Thus from {{IATA|IST}} the Europe-side airport take Metro M11 to Gayrettepe then M2. From {{IATA|SAW}} Asia-side take M4 to Ayrılık Çeşmesi then Marmaray B1. === By tram === [[File:Haliç Metro Köprüsü (52118027311).jpg | thumb | Golden Horn Metro Bridge opened in 2014 ]] Trams are swish and modern. Heritage trams may be trundled out for special events. '''Tram T1''' [[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] is the most useful route in the Old City, passing near most major sites. It starts in the western suburbs at Bağcılar (for Metro M1) and runs via some 20 stations including Zeytinburnu (for Marmaray and Metro M1), Topkapı (district not palace, for Marmaray and Tram T4), Yusufpaşa (for Metro M1), Aksaray, Laleli-Universite (for Metro M2 and Grand Bazaar), Beyazit, Çemberlitaş, Sultanahmet (for Blue Mosque), Gülhane (for park), Sirkeci (for Marmaray and Tram U3) and Eminönü (for Bosphorus ferries and Tram T5 along the Golden Horn); then crosses the bridge to Galata district and Kabataş (for funicular to Taksim). This popular route can be very crowded, but trams are frequent and journeys are short. '''Tram T5''' [[File:Istanbul T5 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] runs north along the Golden Horn from Eminönü (separate station from T1) to Fener, Balat, Ayvansaray (for express cross-town bus), Eyüp (for telepherique to Piyer Loti), Alibeyköy (for Metro M7 cross-town) and Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı, the secondary intercity bus station on the outer beltway. '''Tram U3 / T6''' [[File:Istanbul U3 Line Symbol Black.svg|20px]] [[File:Istanbul T6 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] skirts the coast from Sirkeci southwest to Cankurtaran, Kumkapı, Yenikapı (for Marmaray and Metro M1 & M2) then three stations to Kazlıçeşme (for Marmaray). When the main line to Sirkeci closed in 2013, the western part from Halkali became the overground route of Marmaray and the eastern part was abandoned, until restored in 2024. They had a fight over whether it was a light railway belonging to TCDD the national operator, or a tramway belonging to the city, and the double designation reflects the peace treaty. '''Tram T4''' [[File:Istanbul T4 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] might be useful for the northwest edge of this district. It runs from Mescid-i Selam in the suburbs via two dozen stations including Kiptas (for M7 cross-town), Edirnekapı (for cross-town express bus), Vatan (for M1) and Fetihkapı to Topkapı (district not palace, for Marmaray and T1). === By bus === Lots. Any bus to Eminönü or Beyazıt will pass within 10 mins walk of Sultanahmet. Buses for Kocamustafapaşa (#35 from Eminönü, #35A from Aksaray, #35C from Taksim) and Kazlıçeşme (#80 from Eminönü, #80T from Taksim) are the best option for sites in the southwest. === By boat === [[File:Sunset over Bosphorus.jpg | thumb | Ride the Bosphorus ferry at least once ]] {{marker | name=Eminönü Pier | type=go | wikidata=Q109392674 }} has ferries from Kadıköy and Üsküdar Asia-side, from further up the Bosphorus, from up the Golden Horn, and from the [[Istanbul/Princes' Islands | Princes' Islands]]. Half-a-dozen piers straggle along the shore as far as Sirkeci, but the main pier is by Galata Bridge. You're likeliest to use the Bosphorus ferries: the Marmaray train is faster but do make this classic crossing at least once during your visit. The main operator is [https://sehirhatlari.istanbul/tr/ Şehir Hatları], though private boats try to skim off the trade, like pesky private minibuses. They sail from Kadıköy daily every 20 min 06:00-01:00, taking 20 min to Karaköy just north of Galata Bridge, then another 10 min to Eminönü. Others sail from Üsküdar to Karaköy and Eminönü, similar times. Haliç Hattı is a ferry that pings back and forth across the Golden Horn, so a round trip is an inexpensive scenic tour. It sails hourly from Üsküdar and as of Feb 2025 doesn't call at Eminönü but at Karaköy across the bridge. It makes seven more stops on its 40 min ride to Eyüpsultan. {{marker | name=Yenikapı Ferry Terminal | type=go | wikidata=Q48803980 }} is the landing point for [https://www.ido.com.tr/ IDO] ferries across the Sea of Marmara. These sail from [[Armutlu (Marmara) | Armutlu]] (twice a day, 1 hr 40 min), [[Bandırma]] (once daily connecting with the train to Izmir, 2 hr 30 min) and [[Yalova]] (every two hours, 90 min). They may sail onward to Kadıköy Asia-side, but you can't use them for the short hop from Yenikapı. See [[Istanbul#by boat]] for ferries from elsewhere (such as the Marmara Islands) to other city ports. Ferries no longer sail from Tekirdağ or other ports west towards the Dardanelles. It's many long years since ferries arrived Europe-side from other countries or from Turkey's Black Sea or Aegean ports; 20th century ships outgrew these facilities and instead landed Asia-side. Modern cruise liners anchor offshore and bring their guests into town by tender. === By taxi === Lots of yellow taxis wherever vehicles are permitted in the Old City; they haunt the main attractions and Uber is available. They're inexpensive, see [[Istanbul#Get around]] for sample fares. === On foot === Most of the sights in the old city are near Sultanahmet Square and within walking distance. You're destined to do a lot of walking, as streets are traffic-restricted. If in doubt of directions, follow the tram tracks to the street signs from the relevant stop. The street between Sirkeci, Gülhane and Sultanahmet is narrow so be prepared at any instant to hurtle into a shop door or other recess if you hear an approaching tram's bell. One could also swim from the other side of the Bosphorus, no jokes. And no, not talking about the annual 'Bosphorus Cross Continental Swim'. It is not forbidden by law, as long as if one does not threaten security of sea transport, or of course their own health. A group called 'Sarayburnu Fatihleri' (Seraglio Conquerers) are actually doing this on a daily basis. == See == Prices quoted here apply to foreign tourists, Turkish residents pay far less. Most of Istanbul’s highlights are in or around Sultanahmet Square. Do not take transport to "Topkapı" unless you want to go 10 km west to the city walls, nowhere near Topkapı Palace. If you're very unlucky with your taxi driver, he might take you to a re-screening of a 1964 caper movie starring Peter Ustinov and Melina Mercouri. === Sultanahmet === [[File:A view from The Sphendone of the Hippodrome.jpg | thumb | Virtual image of the Hippodrome and its surroundings. ]] * '''Sultanahmet Square''' (''At Meydanı'') is a long public square just west of Blue Mosque. It used to the hippodrome: those ancient buildings have almost vanished but you can trace the U-shaped racetrack, nowadays 2 m below street level. The first hippodrome was from 203 AD, but re-built under Constantine in 324. Chariots hurtled around in the colours of rival political factions, which came to be bossed by the Greens and the Blues. A spot of crowd trouble in 532 left 30,000 dead and half the city in ruins. The hippodrome was abandoned after the Crusader attack of 1204, but the square retains several monuments: a couple of obelisks, and the stump of the "serpent column". Grandest, at the north end, is the German Fountain of 1901, a gift by Kaiser Wilhelm for the Sultan's approval of the Berlin–Baghdad railway project. West side of the square is the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. [[File:Exterior of Sultan Ahmed I Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey 002.jpg | thumb | Sultanahmet or Blue Mosque ]] * {{see | name=Sultanahmet Mosque | alt=Blue Mosque | url=http://www.sultanahmetcami.org/ | email= | address=At Meydani Cd 10 | lat=41.0054 | long=28.9768 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 250 m | phone=+90 212 518 1319 | tollfree= | hours=May-Oct 09:00-21:00, Nov-Apr 09:00-19:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Blue Mosque, Istanbul | wikidata=Q80541 | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=The defining image of Istanbul, dominating the skyline with its great dome and six minarets. Completed in 1617 for Sultan Ahmed I, it's still a working mosque, so dress appropriately and avoid prayer times. Enter via the courtyard on the SW side. You step (shoeless) into the blue-tiled prayer hall beneath the main dome and its semi-domes. The mihrab is of finely carved marble, well-lit, and the minbar (pulpit) next to it is visible from almost all parts. }} [[File:Hagia Sophia Mars 2013.jpg | thumb | Hagia Sofia, ranking among the top 10 visited building in the world.]] * {{see | name=Hagia Sophia | alt=Aya Sofya | url=https://ayasofyacamii.gov.tr/ | email= | address=Ayasofya Meydanı | lat=41.008500 | long=28.979900 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 300 m | phone=+90 212 522 1750 | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price=Adult €25 | wikipedia=Hagia Sophia | wikidata=Q12506 | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=The third and grandest of the churches on this site, completed in 537 AD. The 30-m diameter dome covers what was for over 1000 years the largest enclosed space in the world, only surpassed in 1520 by [[Seville]] cathedral. It used "pendentive" architecture to throw the dome's weight onto four stout pillars, a design that inspired many Eastern Orthodox churches and Ottoman mosques. It became a mosque after the Ottoman conquest in 1453, remaining so until 1931. It was then a museum until 2020 when it was again proclaimed a mosque. That means you must work around prayer times and dress appropriately. Very cheap disposable headscarves are available for purchase outside the building. }} * '''Soğukçeşme Sokağı''' means "Cold Fountain Street" and it's a car-free cobbled street north side of Hagia Sophia, descending to the gate of Gülhane Park. It's lined by picturesque wooden Ottoman houses, some repro. The cold fountain is at the upper end by the entrance to Topkapi Palace, a rococo kiosk of 1728 dedicated to Sultan Ahmed III. * '''Sublime Porte''' is the gatehouse into Topkapı Palace that became synonymous with Ottoman government, just as "Kremlin" indicates Soviet or Russian government. Turkic rulers of old announced their wise edicts at the gate of their palace, and received supplicants and ambassadors there. As French was the language of western diplomacy, the Sultan's Imperial or High Gate (''Bâb-ı Hümâyûn'') was translated as "Sublime Porte" then broadened to mean all his high officialdom. When government offices moved to Alemdar Cd the name followed, while journalistically it came to signify all that was rotten in "The Sick Man of Europe". [[File:Topkapı Palace from the Bosphorus in 2024 6700.jpg|thumb|Topkapı Palace]] * {{see | name=Topkapı Palace | alt= | url=https://www.millisaraylar.gov.tr/Lokasyon/2/topkapi-sarayi | email= | address=Babı Hümayun Cd 1 | lat=41.013 | long=28.984 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 650 m; and see warning above | phone=+90 212 512 0480 | tollfree= | hours=W-M 09:00-17:00 | price=Adult 2750 TL (combi for Palace, Harem and Hagia Irene) | wikipedia=Topkapı Palace | wikidata=Q170495 | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=The imperial enclave of the Ottoman emperors for four centuries. Lavishly decorated, with exhibitions of fine craftmanship and four courts of increasing grandeur. The second court has the Harem and the State Treasury, housing a weaponry display. On the right, towards the Bosphorus, there is the kitchen exhibition, also with a collection of coffee cups throughout the centuries. The third court has the Imperial Treasury on the right (also with a great view over the Bosphorus) and a collection of Islamic and Christian relics on the left. The views from the Fourth Court over the Bosphorus are spectacular. Reckon on spending several hours here and bring water as the museum kiosk is overpriced. The museum kiosk is in the kitchen section, on the right-hand side of the second court. Toilets can also be found there, towards the beginning of the second court. These have a shorter line than those in the second court, towards the third court. }} * '''Hagia Irene''' is within the grounds of Topkapı Palace, in the southern courtyard off Soğukçeşme Sokağı. It was built in 532 after its predecessor was wrecked in the hippodrome riots. Unusually, it was not converted to a mosque by the Ottomans but became an arsenal - a weapons store - until 1826. It's now mostly a concert hall. Same hours and ticket as the main palace. Adult 900 TL (18€). * {{see | name=Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum | alt=Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi | url=https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?SectionId=TIE01&DistId=TIE | email= | address=Atmeydanı Sk 12 | lat= | long= | directions=West side of Sultanahmet Square, [[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 350 m | phone=+90 212 518 1805 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-17:00 | price=Adult €17 | wikipedia=Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=A profusion of carpets, rugs, calligraphy, pottery, Qu'rans and other manuscripts. The museum is housed in the Palace of Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha (1495–1536), who was grand vizier to Suleiman the Magnificent, and the best of pals till Suleiman had him murdered. }} [[Image:Basilica Cistern Istanbul.JPG | thumb| Basilica Cistern ]] * {{see | name=Basilica Cistern | alt=Yerebatan Sarnici | url=https://www.yerebatan.com/en | email= | address=Yerebatan Cd 1/3 | lat=41.0081 | long=28.9778 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 260 m | phone=+90 212 512 1570 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-18:30, 19:30-22:00 | price=Adult 09:00-18:30 1500 TL (23€); 19:30-22:00 2400 TL (47€) | wikidata=Q216511 | lastedit=2025-12-21 | content=Vast underground cistern built by Justinian in 532 to store the city's water, the largest and best-known of the hundreds constructed. It's a cathedral-like space with 336 richly decorated columns. Time was you explored in a little rowing boat, but tourist numbers have soared and water levels have dropped, so now you follow a boardwalk, with lights, piped music and art installations. It's sometimes a film location, and stages concerts. But the crowds rob it of atmosphere and you might prefer to seek out one of the less-visited cisterns. }} * '''Milion''' is 50 m south of the cistern entrance on Divanyolu Cd. It's the last scrap of the "Mile Zero" monument from which all road distances were reckoned in the Eastern Roman / Byzantine Empire. This was built in the 4th century by Septimus Severus, emulating the Golden Milestone in Rome, Mile Zero for the Western Empire. It was a domed four-arched monument, but destroyed in the 16th century. A fragment was excavated in 1968 and erected as a sorry-looking pillar. * '''[https://www.binbirdirek.com.tr/ Binbirdirek Cistern]''' is seldom visited. It's 100 m southwest of Sultanahmet tram stop, at İmran Öktem Cd 2, open daily 10:00-17:00. === Eminönü === [[File:Istanbularcheology.jpg|thumb|Istanbul Archeology Museum]] This district is north of Sultanahmet to the waterfront, and takes in Sirkeci and Vefa. The name means "in front of the customs officer" and the artist Tracey Emin takes her name from here. * {{see | name=Museum of Archaeology | alt=İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri | url=https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?SectionId=IAR01&DistId=IAR | email= | address=Osman Hamdi Bey Yokuşu | lat=41.0107 | long=28.9812 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Gülhane 350 m | phone=+90 212 520 7740 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-17:30. The Tiled Kiosk and the Museum of Oriental Art are closed as of October 2025 | price=Adult €15. Beware of the ticket office staff adding the audio guide to the ticket price without asking if you want it. It's not compulsory and you don't need it. Check the bill before paying! | wikipedia=İstanbul Archaeology Museums | wikidata=Q636978 | lastedit=2025-10-22 | content=Turkey was slow to protect its antiquities and to display them properly, but in 1867 Sultan Abdülaziz toured the museums of Paris, London and Vienna and saw what was needed. The main collection is in a grand neo-classical building of 1891, with two annexes for ancient art and Islamic art. Exhibits include Sumerian tablets, pieces of the wall of Babylon, Roman statues, and the Alexander Sarcophagus. There are very detailed historical explanations in both Turkish and English. There is also quite an accurate exhibition about the historical layers and epochs of the city of [[Troy (Turkey)|Troy]]. If you are passionate about history, you can spend many hours here, so bring a supply of water and food (the museum café is quite expensive). In the summer, on Saturdays and Sundays, they have concerts in the courtyard. }} [[File:Gülhane Park-Fountains.jpg | thumb | Fountains and tulips of Gülhane Park ]] * '''Gülhane Park''' stretches for a km east side of Topkapi and Agia Sophia. These were the outer royal gardens, made into a public park in 1912. Lots of seasonal flowers (''Gülhane'' means "house of roses"), mature plane trees to shade strollers from the summer heat, and parakeets, of unknown provenance but they seem to like it here. There are three entrances, north from Kennedy Cd on the coastline, west by the Museum of History of Science and Technology in Islam, and south from Alemdar Cd near Blue Mosque; no direct entrance from Topkapi east. ** '''Column of the Goths''' near the north entrance is a victory monument erected 3rd or 4th century AD when the Romans bashed the [[Goths]] yet again, but eventually Rome fell to them. It's thought to be the oldest intact Roman artefact in the city. ** '''Orphanage of St Paul''' near the column was founded in 573 AD. ** '''Zoo''', aquarium and similar amusements, all gone. These and a dozen fast food outlets cluttered the place until 2000 but then all were swept away and the park was re-modelled with much more open space. ** '''Gülhane Park Cistern''' was discovered during the 1912 makeover. It housed the aquarium but is now an art space, free. * {{see | name=Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam | alt=İslam Bilim ve Teknoloji Tarihi Müzesi | url=https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?SectionId=IBT01&DistId=MRK | email= | address=Taya Hatun Sk 8A | lat=41.013800 | long=28.979600 | directions=west side of Gülhane Park | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-17:30 | price=Adult €10 | wikipedia=Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam | wikidata=Q16850295 | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=Museum in a restored building that was the stables for Topkapı Palace. It exhibits various instruments for astronomy, clocks, pumps, weaponry, a steam-powered döner spit, and so on developed in Islamic realms down the centuries, but these are modern repro, and explanations of their context are skimpy. Islamic science and technology preceded that of Europe, as they insist, but they get the tone wrong, as if that was the triumphal culmination rather than the springboard for further advance. }} [[File:Sign from one of the Orient Express cars (15767448709).jpg | thumb | Sirkeci was the European terminus until 2013 ]] * {{see | name=Istanbul Railway Museum | alt=İstanbul Demiryolu Müzesi | url= | email= | address=Sirkeci Railway Station (street level) | lat=41.015278 | long=28.977222 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sirkeci 130 m, [[File:Istanbul B1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sirkeci | phone=+90 212 520 6575 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, last entry 16:40 | price=Free | wikipedia=Istanbul Railway Museum | wikidata=Q15228897 | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=Housed in the Europe-side railway terminus of 1890, this exhibits Ottoman and modern Turkish railway history. The [[Orient Express]] came and went from here, with passengers for further east transferring to ferries then the Asia-side terminus of Haydarpaşa, for trains to Crimea, Baghdad and Damascus. }} * '''Yeni Camii''' or New Mosque was built in the 1660s, so it is indeed new by city standards. It's an imposing building with 66 domes at the south end of Galata bridge. * '''[https://issanat.com.tr/turkiye-is-bankasi-muzesi/ Turkish Banking Museum]''' is in a former post office south side of Yeni Camii at Bankacılar Sk 2. It's open Tu-Su 10:00-18:00, and free. * {{see | name=Rüstem Pasha Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hasırcılar Cd 62 | lat=41.0176 | long=28.9688 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Eminönü 450 m | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 06:00-21:30 | price=Free | wikipedia=Rüstem Pasha Mosque | wikidata=Q1137511 | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=Built in 1564 by Mimar Sinan for Rüstem Pasha, Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent, this small mosque has an interior covered by beautiful Iznik pottery, then at its zenith. }} * {{see | name=Beyazit II Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yeniçeriler Cd | lat=41.0103 | long=28.9653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Bayezid II Mosque, Istanbul | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=Imposing mosque built 1500/05. The other parts of the religious complex have found secular use. }} * '''Bayezit II Turkish Bath Museum''' is on Ordu Cd west side of Beyazit Square. But it's no long a working ''hamam'', and there are so many active, elegant baths in town. === Cankurtaran === [[File:Faro de Ahırkapı, Estambul, Turquía, 2024-09-30, DD 110.jpg|thumb|Ahırkapı Lighthouse accompanied with walls]] A narrow coastal strip southeast of Sultanahmet. Kennedy Cd and the tramway impede access, so plan ahead which footbridge to cross on. * {{marker | name=Ahırkapı lighthouse | type=see | lat=41.0063 | long=28.9854 }} on Kennedy Cd was first built in 1755. The present 26 m tower is from 1857. No interior access. * {{see | name=Great Palace Mosaics Museum | alt=Büyük Saray Mozaikleri Müzesi | url=https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?SectionId=MOZ01&DistId=MOZ | email= | address=Arasta Bazaar | lat= | long= | directions=100 m south of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 518 1205 | tollfree= | hours=Temporarily closed | price= | wikipedia=Great Palace Mosaic Museum | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=This museum hosts the pavement mosaics of the Great Palace of Constantinople, which stretched from the Hippodrome to the coast. }} * {{see | name=Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Suterazisi Sk | lat=41.0048 | long=28.9721 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 650 m | phone=+90 212 524 6410 | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price=Free | wikipedia=Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque (Kadırga) | wikidata=Q1572472 | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=Sokollu Mehmet Pasha was the grand vizier and ''de facto'' ruler of the Ottoman Empire during its 16th century golden age. He commissioned this mosque, one of three in the city to bear his name, but the sloping site was a challenge. He hired the best, [[Architecture#Mimar Sinan | Mimar Sinan]], who completed it in 979 AH / 1571 AD, with the slope resolved by a fronting courtyard above shops and a medrese. The interior has outstanding [[İznik]] blue tiles, and three fragments of the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad) of the [[Mecca|Kaaba]]: above the main entrance, minbar and mihrab. }} * {{see | name=Little Hagia Sophia | alt=Kücük Ayasofya Camii | url=https://littlehagiasophia.com/ | email= | address=Küçük Ayasofya Cd 78 | lat=41.0028 | long=28.9719 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 850 m | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Sa-Th 09:30-20:30, F 14:30-20:30 | price=Free | wikipedia=Little Hagia Sophia | wikidata=Q1144576 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Built as the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus around 530 AD, the same time as Hagia Sophia, but their styles differ. Transformed into a mosque in the early 1500s, it's beautifully decorated, with fine marble details, and has a pleasanter atmosphere than the larger busy mosques. The adjoining madrasa houses craft shops. }} === Beyazıt === [[File:Column of Constantine I.jpg|thumb|Column of Constantine]] The neighbourhood 1 km west of Blue Mosque, centred on Beyazit II Mosque. That 15th / 16th century Sultan consolidated the Ottoman empire (very necessary after the disastrous Beyazit I) and invited in the Jews expelled from Spain. * {{see | name=Theodosius Cistern | alt=Şerefiye Sarnıcı | url=https://www.serefiyesarnici.istanbul/en/ | email= | address=Piyer Loti Cd 2/1 | lat=41.0073 | long=28.9726 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Çemberlitaş 220 m | phone=+90 212 222 2882 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=Adult 650 TL | wikipedia=Theodosius Cistern | wikidata=Q3150393 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=This was rediscovered in 2010 when an overlying building was demolished. It was built circa 430 AD to store water brought in by Valens Aqueduct. It's smaller than the better-known Basilica Cistern, but better lit, more atmospheric and less touristy. }} * {{marker | name=Column of Constantine | type=see | wikidata=Q1247287 }} is at the corner of Yeniçeriler Cd and Vezirhan Cd (''[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Çemberlitaş 15 m''). Erected in honour of Constantine in 328 AD, it's nowadays 35 m tall, with rough-hewn porphyry blocks. Originally it was topped by a statue of Constantine flouncing like Apollo at a gay cabaret; this blew down in the 12th century and was replaced with a cross that the Ottomans briskly removed. They reinforced the column with iron bands, ''Çemberlitaş'', which became the name of the neighbourhood. * {{see | name=Nuruosmaniye Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Vezirhan Cd 33 | lat= | long= | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Çemberlitaş 230 m | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Nuruosmaniye Mosque | wikidata=Q1430090 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Built 1748-55, this launched the style we call Ottoman Baroque, with its grand central dome and pencil-thin minarets. It was copied throughout their empire and is replicated in new mosques even today. The name means "light of the Ottomans," and the interior uses light powdery decor, bathed with much more natural light than its gloomier classical predecessors. The complex also has a madrasa and the imaret (public soup kitchen). }} === Süleymaniye === The neighbourhood west of Eminönü and north of Bayezit. [[File:Istanbul photos by J.Lubbock 2014 324.jpg | thumb | Valens Aqueduct]] * {{marker | name=Valens Aqueduct | type=see | wikidata=Q952924 }} (Turkish: ''Bozdoğan Kemeri'') vaults across the valley and Atatürk Blv ([[File:Istanbul M2 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Vezneciler 600 m). It's a double-storey aqueduct completed in 368 AD during the reign of Valens, bearing water collected as far away as [[Vize]] 120 km west in the mountains of Thrace. Dozens of cisterns and pools then stored the water for distribution, with the nobles grabbing most. It was in use until the 20th century. The surviving section is 921 m long. [[Image:Molla Zeyrek Camii.jpg | thumb | Zeyrek Mosque ]] * {{see | name=Molla Zeyrek Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=İbadethane Sk 2 | lat=41.0197 | long=28.9572 | directions=[[File:Istanbul M2 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Vezneciler 1.3 km, [[File:Istanbul T5 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Cibali 800 m | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price=Free | wikipedia=Zeyrek Mosque | wikidata=Q197094 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=This is a triple structure: the church of the Monastery of Pantokrator built 1118, then a public church circa 1136 plus a chapel that served as a royal mausoleum. It became a mosque and medresse in Ottoman times, but without massive alteration so it's a prime example of middle-Byzantine architecture. It's nowadays again a mosque, photogenic by day or dusk but the area should be avoided at night. }} * {{see | name=Kalenderhane Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=16 Mart Şehitleri Cd 11 | lat= | long= | directions=[[File:Istanbul M2 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Vezneciler 100 m | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kalenderhane Mosque | wikidata=Q1758501 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Built circa 1200 as the Eastern Orthodox Theotokos Kyriotissa Church, after the Ottoman conquest it was handed over to the Qalandari, a Sufi sect. In the mid-18th century it was converted to a Sunni mosque, and its mosaics were plastered over. The original appearance was restored in the 1970s. }} * {{see | name=Süleymaniye Mosque | alt= | url=http://www.suleymaniyecamii.org/ | email= | address=Prof Sıddık Sami Onar Cd 1 | lat=41.0161 | long=28.9639 | directions=[[File:Istanbul M2 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Vezneciler 750 m | phone=+90 212 458 0000 | tollfree= | hours=Sa-Th 08:30-17:00, F 08:30-13:30 | price=Free | wikipedia=Süleymaniye Mosque | wikidata=Q178643 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=On top of a hill overlooking the Golden Horn, this is a magnificent mosque built by Sinan in the 1550s. It was centrepiece of a large ''külliye'', a religious complex which included madrasas, a public kitchen and a hospital.. The small cemetery east has the mausoleums of Suleiman the Magnificent and of his wife Hurrem Sultan or Roxelana. }} === Fatih === [[File:Fatih Mosque 4889.jpg|thumb|Interior of Fatih Mosque]] The local government and postal district of Fatih (meaning "conquest") covers much of the peninsula including Sultanahmet, but it here describes Fatih neighbourhood northwest of the old city out to the Theodosian walls. * {{marker | name=Column of Marcian | type=see | wikidata=Q285236 }} stands on Kızanlık Cd (''[[File:Istanbul M1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Aksaray 550 m uphill, [[File:Istanbul M2 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Vezneciler 950 m''). It's red-grey Egyptian granite, erected around 450 AD in honour of Emperor Marcian, whose statue has disappeared from its top. In Turkish it's ''Kıztaşı'', the maiden's stone, for the engravings of female guardian spirits at its base. * {{see | name=Fatih Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hattat Nafiz Cd 6 | lat=41.0197 | long=28.9497 | directions=[[File:Istanbul M1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Emniyet Fatih 950 m | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Fatih Mosque, Istanbul | wikidata=Q756189 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=The original mosque was built between 1463-1470 by the Greek architect Atik Sinan, by order of Sultan Mehmet II the Conqueror, on the site of the former Church of the Holy Apostles, which had served as Byzantine Imperial burial place for a thousand years. The grand complex with eight medreses, a library, hospital, hospice, caravanserai, market, hamam, primary school and public soup kitchen was smashed again and again by earthquakes, and the present building is from 1771 to a different design. The interior is lavish, and outside is the ornate tomb of Mehmet II and his wife Gülbahar Hatun. }} * {{see | name=Hırka-i Şerif Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Akseki Cami Sk 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6097353 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Completed in 1851, this houses a mantle said to have been worn by the prophet Muhammad. The mantle is displayed during Ramadan. }} === Golden Horn === [[File:St. George's Cathedral 2022 (6).jpg|thumb|The seat -patriarchy- of Orthodoxy, St. George's Cathedral]] The west bank of the inlet was the non-Muslim quarter of Ottoman Istanbul, with the districts of Fener, Balat and Ayvansaray. * {{see | name=St George's Cathedral | alt=Turkish: ''Aya Yorgi'', Greek: ''Agíou Geōrgíou'' | url=https://www.ec-patr.org/ | email= | address=Dr Sadık Ahmet Cd 19 | lat=41.0292 | long=28.9517 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T5 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Fener 400 m, [[File:Snelwegveer.png|30px]] Fener 350 m | phone=+90 212 531 9670 | tollfree= | hours=08:30-16:00 | price= | wikipedia=St. George's Cathedral, Istanbul | wikidata=Q211004 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=This is modest from the outside, as the Ottomans would not permit non-Muslim religious buildings to rival the mosques. The interior is lavish but its chief importance is as the senior Eastern Orthodox church. Their Patriarchate has been housed here since 1586 when they were ejected from Agia Sophia. }} [[File:Phanar Greek Orthodox college - main entry - P1030375.JPG | thumb | Phanar Greek Orthodox College]] * {{see | name=Phanar Greek Orthodox College | alt=Turkish: ''Özel Fener Rum Lisesi'', Greek: ''Μεγάλη του Γένους Σχολή'' | lat=41.0291107 | long=28.9490685 | content=This is the red-brick castle seen south of St George. Built 1881/83, it teaches the standard Turkish curriculum plus Greek language and culture, and the tower houses an observatory. No visits. }} * {{see | name=Fethiye Mosque | alt=Pammakaristos Church | url= | email= | address=Draman Cd | lat=41.0292 | long=28.9464 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T5 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Balat 1 km | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Pammakaristos Church | wikidata=Q1420984 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=The Church of Theotokos Pammakaristos ("All-Blessed Mother of God") was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. The ''parekklesion'' or side-chapel was added maybe 1300, with rich mosaics. The main building became a mosque in 1591, named for Sultan Murad III's conquest (''fetih'', hence Fethiye) of Georgia and Azerbaijan: the interior was opened up, but the chapel was undisturbed and in modern times became a museum. In 2020 the entire building was proclaimed a mosque, and every scrap of Byzantine artistry was covered up, so now there's nothing worth seeing. }} [[File:St. Stephen Church in Istanbul from the upstream side of the Golden Horn.jpg|thumb|St Stephen Church - Iron Church]] * {{see | name=St Stephen Church | alt=Sveti Stefan Kilisesi | url= | email= | address=Mürselpaşa Cd | lat=41.0319 | long=28.9497 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T5 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Balat 280 m, [[File:Snelwegveer.png|30px]] Fener 260 m | phone=+90 212 248 0921 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-17:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=Bulgarian St. Stephen Church | wikidata=Q2094950 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=A remarkable Bulgarian Orthodox church better known as ''Demir Kilise'', "Iron Church", as it's a cast iron prefab. The Bulgarians split from the Greek Orthodox and established their own wooden church in 1870, which burned down. The ground was too weak for a masonry or concrete structure so they opted for cast iron. The sections were cast in Vienna, shipped here and assembled, to open in 1898. The church was renovated in 2018, but the archpatriarchate building across the street remains a gaunt shell. }} [[File:Ahrida Synagogue.jpg|thumb|Entrance of the Ahrida Synagogue]] * {{see | name=Ahrida Synagogue | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kürkçü Çeşmesi Sk 7 | lat=41.0328 | long=28.9456 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T5 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Balat 400 m | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ahrida Synagogue of Istanbul | wikidata=Q3393562 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=This was built in the 1430s by Grecian Jews ("Romaniotes") from the city of [[Ohrid]], now in North Macedonia. The district of Balat was a Jewish quarter, swelled from 1492 by those expelled from Spain. The synagogue is only open for pre-arranged tours. }} * {{see | name=Palace of the Porphyrogenitus | alt=Tekfur Sarayı | url=https://www.tekfursarayi.istanbul/en | email= | address=Şişhane Cd | lat= | long= | directions=[[File:Istanbul T5 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Balat 850 m | phone=+90 212 525 6130 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-17:00 | price=Adult 300 TL | wikipedia=Palace of the Porphyrogenitus | wikidata=Q1472490 | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=The [[Byzantine Empire | Byzantines]] built several great palaces in Constantinople and this is the only one to survive almost intact. It's from the late 13th century, in typical alternating marble and red-brick rows, and was an imperial residence: ''Porphyrogenitus'' means "born to the purple" indicating the heir to the crown. Yet it was merely an annex or pavilion within the much greater Palace of Blachernae, of which nothing else remains. It's set within the north end of the Theodosian Walls and was much bashed during the Ottoman capture. Later it was variously a menagerie, brothel, pottery, poorhouse and bottle works, then fell derelict in the 20th century. In 2021 it re-opened as a museum. }} * {{see | name=Kariye Mosque | alt=Chora Church | url=https://kariye.demx.org.tr | email= | address=Kariye Cami Sk 18 | lat= | long= | directions=[[File:Istanbul T4 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Edirnekapı 900 m | phone=+90 212 631 9241 | tollfree= | hours=Sa-Th 09:00-18:00 | price=Free for Turkish citizens, 20€ for everyone else | wikipedia=Chora Church | wikidata=Q849489 | lastedit=2025-08-19 | content=''Chora'' means countryside, and when built as a monastery in the 4th century it stood outside the Constantine walls; a century later, it was incorporated into the Theodosian walls. It was rebuilt in the 11th century then wrecked by an earthquake, so the structure and fabulous mosaics you see now are from the 14th century. When the church was converted to a mosque in 1500 the mosaics were plastered over, and only restored in 1958 when it became a museum. In 2020 it was again proclaimed a mosque but here (unlike Fethiye Mosque) they saw the sense and tourist income of preserving the mosaics. About 15 minutes before prayer times, visitors are sent out and (if they have kept their ticket) can come back around half an hour later through the main entrance. Those who attend prayer are sent out after prayer; they cannot stay to visit and can only access the parts of the chora that lead to the prayer room. }} === Southwest === [[File:Istanbul Marble Tower 3145.jpg|thumb|Marble Tower of the Thedosian Walls]] * '''City Walls''' were first built in the 4th century under Constantine, then a second line was built further out in the 5th century under Theodosius II. This outer wall closed off the entire peninsula from the Golden Horn to the Marmara coast and is mostly intact, though battle-scarred and with gaps for modern highways. For the complete walking route along them see [[Istanbul#Theodosian Walls Walk | Theodosian Walls Walk]]. There are easily accessible sections around Chora Church (above), the Pazartekke station of T1 tram line, and Yedikule Fortress. * {{see | name=Panorama 1453 History Museum | alt= | url=https://www.panoramikmuze.com/ | email= | address=Topkapı Kültür Park | lat=41.0182 | long=28.9204 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]][[File:Istanbul T4 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Topkapı 200 m | phone=+90 212 222 2882 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-18:30 | price=Adult 650 TL | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q6090202 | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=This is a circular indoor space enclosed by a 3D depiction of the Ottomans breaching the Walls of Constantinople on 29 May 1453, with sound effects. It's over-priced, unhistorical and tourist-trappy. }} * '''Istanbul City Museum''' is under construction next to the panorama. * {{see | name=Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque | alt=Sümbül Efendi Mosque | url= | email= | address=Koca Mustafapaşa Cd 183 | lat=41.0034 | long=28.9286 | directions=[[File:Istanbul U3 Line Symbol Black.svg|20px]] Kocamustafapaşa 650 m | phone=+90 212 585 0502 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-19:30 | price= | wikipedia=Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque | wikidata=Q608787 | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Built in the early 5th century as a monastery dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle, in 766 it was the burial place of Saint Andrew of Crete and was later re-dedicated to him. It was rebuilt in the late 9th century and again in the 13th, then around 1490 converted into a mosque. From the 16th century it was occupied by the Dervishes, when the legend arose that a chain hung to a cypress tree in the courtyard was a truth diviner. The chain was swung between rival witnesses and the one it hit was telling the truth. The cypress stump is still standing. }} [[File:Istanbul Monastery of Stoudios 4598.jpg | thumb | Monastery of Stoudios]] * {{see | name=Monastery of Stoudios | alt=İmrahor Mosque | url= | email= | address=Mühendis Ali Sk 1 | lat= | long= | directions=[[File:Istanbul U3 Line Symbol Black.svg|20px]] Yedikule 500 m | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Monastery of Stoudios | wikidata=Q1551419 | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Byzantine monastery complex built in 463 AD. In the 15th century it served as İmrahor Mosque, but was wrecked by fires and earthquakes. A ruin it remains, and plans to restore it as a mosque have come to nothing. You'll probably find it locked. }} * '''Belgrade Gate''' 500 m north of Yedikule Fortress is a stout section of the city walls. [[File:Istanbul Yedikule eastern and southern side 0458.jpg|thumb|Yedikule Fortress]] * {{see | name=Yedikule Fortress | alt= | url=https://www.yedikulehisari.com/en/ | email= | address=Yedikule Meydanı Sk 9 | lat=40.9929 | long=28.9227 | directions=[[File:Istanbul U3 Line Symbol Black.svg|20px]] Yedikule 300 m | phone=+90 212 453 1453 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 08:30-17:00 | price=Adult 250 TL | wikipedia=Yedikule Fortress | wikidata=Q632795 | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=The Golden Gate was the ceremonial entrance through the Theodosian city walls. After the Ottomans captured the city in 1453, Mehmed II needed a stronghold for his treasures and documents. The gate was therefore bricked up and the walls reinforced into a fortress, with valuables stored in its seven towers, hence ''yedi kule''. In the following century the treasury moved to Topkapi Palace and the fort became a prison for high-level detainees - Osman II was strangled here in 1622. It remained in use until 1837, whereupon the Golden Gate was re-opened. }} * '''Yedikule Gasworks''' was built in 1873 and in use to 1993. It was turned into an art exhibition space and there are plans to make it an events venue. It's 200 m south of the fortress across the railway bridge. * '''Marble Tower''' was built by the Byzantines around 1402. It's not marble, but when built was lapped by the Sea of Marmara. That's been pushed back by landfill so it now stands next to Kennedy Cd 200 m southwest of the gasworks. == Do == [[File:Balat houses.jpg|thumb|Balat]] * '''Walk Along the Golden Horn''' Poke around forgotten corners just over this hauntingly beautiful inlet from the Bosphorus. You make some thrilling - and chilling - "finds" on cobbled streets as you trace its narrow alleyways and ancient squares. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate housing a column which is believed to have been used for the binding and flogging of criminals in Jerusalem is here. The magnificent Neo-Gothic, Neo Baroque - well literally hand-made doll house - St. Stephens Church is on the western shores. The cascading domes and four slender minarets of the Imperial Suleymaniye Mosque dominating the skyline. One of Istanbul’s surviving mediaeval synagogues, and trendiest houses in town that are now enjoying their second or even third type of use. Highlight is the famous Chora the Byzantine marvel of mosaics and frescoes. * {{do | name=Balat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.03009018958418 | long=28.948000754054558 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-23 | content=A neighborhood with colorful houses and stairs all along. }} * '''[https://kultursanat.istanbul/ Dr Cemil Bilsel Conference Hall]''' stages live performances and conferences. It's on the university campus midway between Vezneciler metro and Laleli tram stop. === Hamams === [[File:Hurrem Sultan Hamam, Roxelana Bath Interior.jpg | thumb | Hürrem Sultan Hamamı ]] Hamams are traditional Turkish baths. Few people of old had piped water, so there are scores of public hamams throughout the city and especially around Sultanahmet. These have Ottoman architecture and offer the standard bath ritual but many have got into the lucrative wellness industry, with "therapies" unimagined by even the most debauched of Sultans. * {{do | name=Hürrem Sultan Hamamı | alt= | url=https://www.hurremsultanhamami.com/ | email= | address=Aya Sofya Meydanı | lat=41.0073 | long=28.9791 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 400 m | phone=+90 212 517 3535 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 | price=60 min €150 | wikipedia=Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Bathhouse | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Bathhouse built in 1556 by Mimar Sinan, the chief Ottoman architect, at the request of Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana), wife of Suleiman the Magnificent. It was built over the former public baths of Zeuxippus, abandoned around 713. Restored in 2011, it's now an upmarket spa. }} * {{do | name=Çemberlitaş Hamamı | alt= | url=https://www.cemberlitashamami.com/ | email=contact@cemberlitashamami.com | address=Vezirhan Cd 8 | lat= | long= | directions=facing Constantine's Column, [[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Çemberlitaş 30 m | phone=+90 212 522 7974 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:30-22:30 | price=Adult about 2000 TL | wikipedia=Çemberlitaş Hamamı | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Built in 1584, credited to Mimar Sinan but he probably only had light-touch supervision. It was astride the city's highway from Europe and very profitable, in spite of multiple earthquakes and fires. It fell out of use late 19th century but in the 21st was revived as a tourist experience. }} * {{do | name=Cağaloğlu Hamamı | alt= | url=https://www.cagalogluhamami.com.tr | email=info@cagalogluhamami.com.tr | address=Prof Kazım İsmail Gürkan Cd 24 | lat=41.0106 | long=28.9756 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 400 m | phone=+90 212 522 2424 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-22:00 | price=From €70 per hour | wikipedia=Cağaloğlu Hamam | wikidata=Q5055609 | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Built in 1741, the last major hamam opened in the Ottoman era. It has ornate architecture, great service and a stellar cast of famous visitors. Prices to match, and only tourists now use it. }} * {{do | name=Şifa Hamamı | alt= | url=https://www.sifahamami.com/ | email= | address=Şifa Hamamı Sk 12 | lat=41.0041 | long=28.9757 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Sultanahmet 600 m | phone=+90 212 638 3849 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-23:00 | price=One hour €50 | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Established in 1777, this is one of the cheaper options. It's marble throughout and the fittings could be original. It has a mixed main section and a separate female section for the scrubbing. }} * {{do | name=Süleymaniye Hamamı | alt= | url=https://www.suleymaniyehamami.com.tr | email=info@suleymaniyehamami.tr | address=Mimar Sinan Cd 20 | lat=41.0159 | long=28.9658 | directions=[[File:Istanbul M2 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Vezneciler 750 m, [[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı 900 m | phone=+90 212 520-3410 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-21:30 | price=90 min for €75, cash only | wikipedia=Süleymaniye Hamam | wikidata=Q749094 | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Commissioned by Süleyman the Magnificent and built by Mimar Sinan in 1550, at the east edge of Süleymaniye mosque complex. It had private cubicles for distinguished visitors such as the sultan, but was mostly a standard working-class bathhouse. It was restored in 2001 and is nowadays touristy. It's the only mixed hamam in Istanbul, but mixed sessions are only for couples and families. }} == Buy == [[Image:Istanbul asv2021-11 img41 Grand Bazaar.jpg | thumb | 300px | Grand Bazaar ]] [[Haggling]] over the price is normal when shopping. Ask yourself, do you actually want this stuff, and what's it worth to you? * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt=Kapalı Çarşı | url=http://www.grandbazaaristanbul.org | email= | address= | lat=41.010600 | long=28.968500 | directions=Tram: Beyazit | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-19:00 | price= | wikidata=Q505954 | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Vast historic covered bazaar with over 4400 shops. These are organized around their wares, so the silver jewellers are clustered together, shoe shops are together in another alley, and so on. Prices are double those elsewhere and locals don't shop here, but it's an atmospheric place with a vast selection, and some of the antique dealers have genuinely rare stock. }} * {{buy | name=Egyptian Bazaar | alt=Mısır Çarşısı | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.0164 | long=28.9706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-19:30 | price= | wikipedia=Spice Bazaar | wikidata=Q668641 | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Smaller than Grand Bazaar, it specialises in herbs and spices. Very touristy, but prices (even after haggling) are twice those in the rest of the city. }} * '''Rugs and kilims:''' lots of outlets, with a cluster around Arasta Bazaar just east of Blue Mosque. * {{buy | name=Mehmet Cetinkaya Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.cetinkayagallery.com | email= | address=Tavukhane Sk 7 | lat= | long= | directions=50 m south of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 517 6808 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:30-19:30 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Attractive but pricey textiles. }} * {{buy | name=Ilmek Antika Carpet & Textile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Küçük Ayasofya, Kaleci Sk. No:6 | lat=41.003616 | long=28.973562 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-10-04 | content=Sells rugs and kilims as well as pillowcases (all produced in Uzbekistan). Pillowcases are between €10 and 60, depending on the material. }} * {{buy | name=Kalsedon | alt= | url=http://www.kalsedon.com.tr | email= | address=Ayasofya Caferiye Sk 2 | lat= | long= | directions=100 m north of Agia Sophia | phone=+90 212 527 6376 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Raw gems and finished jewellery, especially chalcedony, the semi-precious stone named for the ancient town of Chalcedon, nowadays [[Istanbul/Asian Side | Kadıköy]] across the Bosphorus. }} * {{buy | name=Historia AVM | alt= | url=https://www.historia.com.tr/ | email=info@historia.com.tr | address=Adnan Menderes Blv 2 | lat=41.0143 | long=28.9454 | directions=[[File:Istanbul M1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Aksaray 300 m | phone=+90 212 532 0202 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=AVM (''alışveriş merkezi'') means a shopping mall, and Historia is the only one in the Old City. Usual selections of garments, electronics, furniture, a large supermarket, plus a bowling alley, fast food and a cinema. Across the alley, Fenari İsa Mosque was an early Byzantine church, renovated as a mosque in the 1970s. }} * {{marker | name=Laleli | type=buy | wikidata=Q4253400 }} is a shopping area for textiles and leather. The baroque mosque is 18th century. * '''Tahtakale''', Mercan and Mahmutpaşa are shopping districts extending from Eminönü Meydan near Galata Bridge uphill to Beyazıt II Mosque. They're popular with locals. == Eat == Places along the tram line and just west and south of Blue Mosque are touristy and overpriced. Get away a few blocks, where you'll see locals eating. As with most cities, avoid any restaurant with a tout outside who tries to get you to eat there; they are inevitably overpriced and low quality. === Budget === [[File:Rüstem Paşa, Galata Köprüsü, Fatih-İstanbul, Turkey - panoramio (3).jpg | thumb | Fish sandwich vendors in Eminönü]] Budget friendly fish&bread vendors are located on the seaside. ''Çiğ köfte'' and ''börek'' shops/carts could be found in every street. * {{eat | name=Osman Gourmet Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Klodfarer Cd 27/B | lat=41.006289 | long=28.973126 | directions=block west of Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum | phone=+90 212 638 3444 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Inexpensive family-friendly restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Karadeniz Aile Pide ve Kebap Salonu | alt= | url=http://www.karadenizpide.net/ | email= | address=Hacı Tahsinbey Sk | lat=41.0085 | long=28.9750 | directions=Tram: Sultanahmet | phone=+90 212 528 6290 | tollfree= | hours=Temporarily closed | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Their specialty is pide. }} * {{eat | name=Meşhur Pideci Orhan Usta | alt= | url= | email= | address=Macuncu Sk 5A | lat=41.0137 | long=28.9705 | directions= | phone=+90 212 511 7433 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 07:00-19:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Welcoming small restaurant, good value. }} * {{eat | name=Pak Pide Pizza Salonu | alt= | url= | email= | address=Paşa Cami Sk 27 | lat=41.0145 | long=28.968 | directions= | phone=+90 212 513 7664 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 11:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Relaxing place for traditional pide. }} * {{eat | name=Ali Usta Çiğ Köfte | alt= | url= | email= | address=Muhzirbaşı Sk 6 | lat=41.014734 | long=28.975121 | directions=50 m west of Sirkeci station | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-21:00 | price=₺ 80 (standard wrap) | lastedit=2025-08-23 | content=Good value Çiǧ köfte (spicy wrap with a vegan tatar) takeaway. Ali the owner is an instagram celeb for his videos jibing customers, so you may be in a long line. }} * {{eat | name=Efsane Kahvaltı | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ragıp Gümüşpala Cd | lat=41.0187 | long=28.9662 | directions= | phone=+90 545 134 5891 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 07:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Great place for breakfast in a non-touristy area. }} * {{eat | name=Buyruk Esnaf Lokantası | alt= | url=https://www.sirkecilokanta.com.tr/ | email= | address=Hoca Paşa Sk. 12 | lat=41.013843 | long=28.976062 | directions= | phone=+905421180037 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. | price=200-300 ₺ | lastedit=2025-08-23 | content=A place that serves home-made style foods ("ev yemekleri") which you can order from the counter. Great variety. }} === Mid-range === [[File:Lively Galata bridge in Istanbul, Turkey. (33348977952).jpg | thumb | Restaurants beneath Galata Bridge]] * '''Galata Bridge''' has a dozen mid-price to expensive fish restaurants, but for budget food go down to the lower level near Eminönü ferry pier - listen for cries of ''Balik ekmek!'' The fishermen are no longer allowed to sell their "fish in bread" straight off the boat, but two outlets here are [http://eminonubalikekmek.com/ Eminönü Balık Ekmek] and Deniz Yildizi Balikci. * {{eat | name=Doy Doy Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sifa Hamamı Sk 13 | lat=41.004159 | long=28.975298 | directions=opposite Şifa Hamamı | phone=+90 212 517 1588 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9:00-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Cafe spread over three floors and a roof terrace with views over the sea and Blue Mosque. Good range of Turkish meals and mezes, with veggie choices. }} * {{eat | name=Palatium Cafe & Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.palatiumcafeandrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=Kutlugün Sk 33 | lat=41.0058 | long=28.98 | directions=opposite Four Seasons Hotel | phone=+90 543 844 5413 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 12:30-00:30 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Decent trad food and ice cold beer. Lounge in the comfy bean-bag chairs, and backgammon and Nargileh are available. The restaurant looks down into the foundations of a Roman-era palace. }} * {{eat | name=Cafe Amedros | alt= | url=https://www.amedroscafe.com/ | email= | address=Hoca Rüstem Sk 7 | lat=41.0083 | long=28.9739 | directions= | phone=+90 212 522 8356 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Good Ottoman cuisine with veggie and GF choices. }} * {{eat | name=Rumeli Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ticarethane Sk 11 | lat=41.0083 | long=28.9765 | directions=One block west of Basilica Cistern | phone=+90 541 904 9604 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:30-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Not cheap, but good value for its Ottoman and Turkish cuisine, service and vibe. }} ==== Other cuisine ==== Admit it, you might want a break from Turkish, especially if you've been touring away from the city, where alternatives are rare. One thing to look for is Uzbek food, which is plentiful in Istanbul. * '''[https://redriverpub.com/ Red River Pub]''' is a western-themed pub, open daily 08:30-00:00. It's at Hüdavendigar Cd 44 near Sirkeci Marmaray station. * '''[https://www.dubbindian.com/ Dubb]''' is an Indian restaurant at İncili Çavuş Sk 10 west of Agia Sophia, open daily 12:00-22:30. * {{eat | name=Korecan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Cankurtaran Meydanı Sk 10 | lat=41.0053 | long=28.9817 | directions=Tram: Cankurtaran | phone=+90 531 515 7217 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11:00-21:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Good Korean cuisine. }} * '''[http://www.littlepieceofasia.com/ Little Piece of Asia]''' is Chinese, sort of, on Boyacı Ahmet Sk near Column of Constantine. It's open M-Sa 10:00-22:00, Su 10:00-20:00. * {{eat | name=Virginia Angus Steakhouse | alt= | url=https://virginiaangus.eatbu.com/ | email= | address=Uzun Çarşı Cd 2 | lat=41.0159 | long=28.9677 | directions= | phone=+90 212 528 3808 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 12:00-21:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Steaks, burgers and similar. }} * '''Sidi Bousaid''' serves Tunisian food at Zeynep Kamil Sk 11, 100 m south of Veznecilir metro station. It's open daily 10:00-01:00. * {{eat | name=Burgerillas | alt= | url=https://www.burgerillas.com/ | email= | address=Büyükbaş Sk 3/C | lat=41.017465 | long=28.969391 | directions=east side of Rüstem Paşa Mosque | phone=+90 212 519 7676 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 08:00-21:00, Su 09:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-13 | content=Decent burgers, sit in or take away. They have ten other city locations. }} * {{eat | name=Changcheng | alt= | url=http://www.changchengrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=Peykhane Cd | lat=41.005623 | long=28.973537 | directions=within Hotel Fehmi Bey | phone=+90 212 458 6760 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-22:30 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Good Chinese food. }} === Splurge === * {{eat | name=Olden 1772 | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/olden1772 | email= | address=Hobyar, Mimar Vedat Sk. No:3 | lat=41.01478197782489 | long=28.97428582310056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-22 | content=A trip in both history and gastronomy. }} * '''[https://www.fourseasons.com/istanbul/dining/ Four Seasons Hotel]{{Dead link|date=March 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' (see Sleep) serves non-residents. * '''Galata Bridge''' over to Kadikoy has fish restaurants along its lower level. Their open-air decks have great views of the Old City, with the water traffic bustling past. The sea reflects the view and so do the prices. These places are happy for you just to sit and drink without eating. == Drink == [[File:Istanbul photos by J.Lubbock 2014 76.jpg | thumb | ''Meyhane''s, line the streets of Kumkapı ]] * '''Water:''' the tap water is highly chlorinated so it's safe to drink but not very appetising, and you might prefer bottled. The same stuff pours from drinking fountains, such as the Ottoman Fountain on Şeyhülislam Hayri Efendi Cd near the Banking Museum, the problem is the grubby hands that came before you. Best just use it for rinsing face and hands when you're sticky with baklava from the cafes. * '''Bars:''' the old city doesn't really do freestanding bars, they're usually part of a restaurant or hotel. Some options are Galata Star on the bridge, Beni Afet on Atmeydani Cd, and Just Bar on Akbiyik Cd. * {{marker | name=Kumkapı | type=drink | wikidata=Q2152551 }} is an old fishermen's quarter south of Beyazıt on the coast. Traditional taverns, ''meyhane''s, line the streets, mostly serving seafood. * {{marker | name=Samatya | type=drink | wikidata=Q3946429 }} further west was a similar fishermen's quarter. Its taverns major on seafood but have more meat choices. * {{drink | name=Sarayburnu Aile Çay Bahçesi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sarayburnu Point, off Kennedy Cd | lat=41.0175 | long=28.986 | directions= | phone=+90 212 522 1397 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:30-03:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Open-air cafe on the coast with great views, though the park is grubby. Tea, coffee and many flavours of hubble-bubble. }} * {{drink | name=Anadolu Nargile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yeniçeriler Cd 32 | lat=41.0089 | long=28.968 | directions=[[File:Istanbul T1 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı 100 m | phone=+90 212 519 2341 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Shisha / hookah cafe in the courtyard of the former Çorlulu Ali Paşa Medrese, so plenty of Ottoman ambience. }} * {{drink | name=Vefa Bozacısı | alt= | url=https://www.vefa.com.tr/ | email= | address=Vefa Cd 66 | lat=41.0154 | long=28.9584 | directions=[[File:Istanbul M2 Line Symbol.svg|20px]] Vezneciler 500 m | phone=+90 212 519 4922 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-00:00 | price= | wikidata=Q6030568 | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=Established in 1876, this cafe specializes in ''boza'', a ferment of bulgur wheat with a sweetish tart taste. A favourite of the Ottomans, it's still popular in the Balkans and Central Asia. It's less than 1% alcohol, but it was the closest you got to being off your head in Neolithic times. }} == Sleep == [[File:Four Seasons Sultanahmet March 2008.JPG | thumb | 300px | Four Seasons was a prison ]] === Budget === * {{sleep | name=Blue Tuana Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Akbıyık Değirmen Sk 3 | lat=41.003505 | long=28.978868 | directions=200 m south of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 518 1061 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Very small rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Star Holiday Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.hotelstarholiday.com | email=info@hotelstarholiday.com | address=Divanyolu Cd 10 | lat= 41.00796066| long=28.97700919 | directions=200 m north of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 512 2961 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2500 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Friendly hotel, rooms have air-con, TV and minibar. }} * {{sleep | name=Deniz Houses Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.denizhouses.com/ | email=info@denizkonakhotel.com | address=Çayıroğlu Sk 16 | lat= 41.0027332| long=28.974156 | directions=off Kennedy Cd | phone=+90 212 518 9596 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Rooms with own bathroom, cable TV, air-con. }} * {{sleep | name=Istanbul Holiday Hotel | alt= | url=https://istanbulholidayhotel.com/ | email=info@istanbulholidayhotel.com | address=Küçük Ayasofya Cd 28 | lat= 41.0038150| long=28.975338 | directions=200 m southwest of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 458 0707 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 3000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Clean rooms with en suite bathroom and satellite TV. }} * {{sleep | name=Elasophia Hotel | alt=formerly Dongyang; 100 m west of Agia Sophia | url= | email= | address=Alemdar Cd 7 | lat= 41.0093235| long= 28.978477| directions= | phone=+90 212 511 2414 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 5000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Rooms with en suite bathroom, satellite TV, and internet access. }} * {{sleep | name=Stone Hotel Istanbul | alt= | url=http://www.stonehotelistanbul.com/ | email=info@stonehotelistanbul.com | address=Şehit Mehmetpaşa Ykş 34 | lat= 41.005012874692724| long= 28.97276406873172| directions=300 m west of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 638 1554 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Simple rooms with en-suite bathroom and satellite TV. Variable on cleanliness. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Alp Guesthouse | alt= | url=https://www.alpguesthouse.com/ | email=info@alpguesthouse.com | address=Adliye Sk 4 | lat= 41.00611328202347| long= 28.98143665524073| directions=Tram: Cankurtaran | phone=+90 212 517 7067 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Clean friendly place, all rooms en-suite. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Anka Hotel | alt= | url=https://grandankahotel.com/ | email=info@grandankahotel.com | address=Molla Gürani Cd 46 | lat= 41.0120664798871| long= 28.94102389756831| directions=Tram: Fındıkzade | phone=+90 212 635 2020 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Modern rooms, good location and usually clean. }} * {{sleep | name=Tulip Guesthouse | alt= | url=https://www.tulipguesthouse.com/ | email=info@tulipguesthouse.com | address=Terbıyık Sk 19 | lat= 41.0058592897232| long= 28.98132183134217| directions=400 m east of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 517 6509 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm 1000 TL ppn, double room 3000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Welcoming and helpful staff, solo women feel safe. }} * {{sleep | name=Avrasya Hostel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Seyit Hasan Sk 12 | lat= 41.00591141691258| long= 28.979565838201047| directions=200 m east of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 516 9380 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm 1000 TL ppn | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Amazing value for the location, with six and eight bed dorms, helpful and friendly staff. No real common room. }} * {{sleep | name=Yeni Otel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dervişler Sk 12 | lat= 41.01397051681652| long= 28.977964727133138| directions=within Diamond Royal Hotel, next to Sirkeci station | phone=+90 212 522 4759 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 4000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Basic but central, clean and friendly. }} === Mid-range === * '''[https://all.accor.com/hotel/B4D8/index.en.shtml Mercure]''' is an Accor chain hotel opposite Sirkeci station. * {{sleep | name=Nomade Old City Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.hotelnomade.com.tr/ | email=info@hotelnomade.com | address=Ticarethane Sk 15 | lat= 41.00835331319802| long= 28.976204919065765| directions=Tram: Sultanahmet | phone=+90 212 513 0339 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 3000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Neat cozy hotel near the main sights. They have another on Akbıyık Cd.. }} * {{sleep | name=Tulip House | alt= | url=https://www.hoteltuliphouse.com | email= | address=Katip Sinan Cami Sk 28 | lat= 41.00549339236756| long= 28.971693246641337| directions=Tram: Çemberlıtaş or Sultanahmet | phone=+90 212 458 8403 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 3000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Small mid-range hotel, clean and central but needs a lot of maintenance. Try to get a south-facing room with balcony. }} * {{sleep | name=Sarnıç Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.sarnichotel.com/ | email= | address=Küçük Ayasofya Cd 26 | lat= 41.00380139112043| long= 28.975443446641048| directions=100 m south of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 518 2323 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 3000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Central and clean, some noise, good value for the price. Many stairs, not suitable for the disabled. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Armagrandi Spina | alt= | url=https://armagrandi.com/hotel-spina/ | email= | address=Utangaç Sk 19 | lat= 41.00591189267589| long=28.97908534664115 | directions=100 m east of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 638 1727 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 4000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Small friendly hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Armada Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.armadahotel.com.tr/ | email= | address=Ahırkapı Cd 10 | lat= 41.00375139108359| long= 28.98152996198613| directions= | phone=+90 212 455 4455 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 5000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Clean comfy place near the seafront. Rooftop restaurant has views of the sea and the Blue Mosque. }} * {{sleep | name=Sultanhan Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsultanhan.com | email=info@hotelsultanhan.com | address=Piyer Loti Cd 7 | lat= 41.007542008994854| long= 28.972849904313726| directions=Tram: Sultanahmet | phone=+90 212 516 3232 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 3000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Welcoming five-floor hotel with Ottoman-style décor, next to Theodosius Cistern. }} * {{sleep | name=Blue House Rooftop | alt= | url=https://www.bluehouseistanbul.com/ | email= | address=Dalbasti Sk 14 | lat= 41.00543340640436| long= 28.97906016198622| directions=100 m east of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 638 9010 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 3000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Very central comfy 3-star. }} * {{sleep | name=Empress Zoe | alt= | url=https://emzoe.com/index.html | email=info@emzoe.com | address=Akbıyık Cd 10 | lat= 41.00632518572688| long= 28.981073297568088| directions=Tram: Cankurtaran | phone=+90 212 518 2504 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 5000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Pleasant hotel in a quiet street near Agia Sophia, with simple rooms decorated in Turkish style. }} * {{sleep | name=Esans Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.esanshotel.com | email=info@esanshotel.com | address=Yenisarachane Sk 4 | lat= 41.00606630018262| long= 28.981682589027635| directions=Tram: Cankurtaran | phone=+90 212 516 1902 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2500 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Hotel on a quiet street 3 minutes walk from Agia Sofya, decorated in Ottoman style. The rooftop terrace looks out over the Sea of Marmara and Princes Islands. }} * {{sleep | name=Ibrahim Pasha | alt= | url=https://www.ibrahimpasha.com | email=contact@ibrahimpasha.com | address=Terzihane Sk 7 | lat= 41.00608039999786| long= 28.974878404313728| directions=Tram: Sultanahmet | phone=+90 212 518 0395 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 4000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Pleasant small hotel 100 m west of Blue Mosque. }} * {{sleep | name=Dersaadet Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.hoteldersaadet.com | email=admin@hoteldersaadet.com | address=Kapiağasi Sk 5 | lat= 41.00345739742018| long= 28.97614366198606| directions=100 m south of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 458 0760 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2500 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Decorated in 19th century Ottoman-style, with great welcome and service. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Niles | alt= | url=https://www.hotelniles.com | email=info@hotelniles.com | address=Dibekli Cami Sk 13 | lat= 41.008008501892604| long=28.96481726198632 | directions=Tram: Beyazıt | phone=+90 212 517 3239 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 3000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Comfy place near the Grand Bazaar. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Inter Istanbul | alt= | url=https://www.hotelinteristanbul.com/ | email=info@hotelinteristanbul.com | address=Büyük Haydar Efendi Sk 29 | lat= 41.00864717904751| long= 28.96447313989567| directions=Tram: Beyazit | phone=+90 536 944 4545 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 3000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=In a quiet area with modern rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Erguvan Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.besthotel.pt/tr/hotel-erguvan/ | email= | address=Aksakal Sk 3 | lat= 41.003617484396436| long= 28.974086097567973| directions=200 m southwest of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 458 2784 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Value-for-money hotel near seafront. }} * {{sleep | name=Garden House Istanbul | alt= | url=https://www.gardenhousehotel.com/ | email= | address=Mehmet Paşa Sk 5 | lat= 41.003979317727925| long= 28.972550519064733| directions=300 m southwest of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 517 9111 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 4000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Small well-furnished rooms around a garden courtyard. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Tashkonak | alt= | url=https://www.hoteltashkonak.com/ | email=info@hoteltashkonak.com | address=Tomurcuk Sk 5 | lat= 41.003376390807254| long=28.976815419658614 | directions=150 m south of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 518 2882 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Small rooms but friendly staff and sea views. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sultan Hill | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsultanhill.com/ | email=info@hotelsultanhill.com | address=Tavukhane Sk 15 | lat= 41.00488027467637| long= 28.975740326404264| directions=100 m south of Blue Mosque | phone=+90 212 518 3293 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2500 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Rebuild of an 18th century Ottoman mansion. There are 17 rooms, a traditional courtyard and a roof terrace bar with panoramic views. }} * {{sleep | name=Yigitalp | alt= | url=https://www.yigitalp.com/ | email= | address=Çukur Çeşme Sk 34 | lat= 41.01114987544578| long= 28.955777768731966| directions= | phone=+90 212 512 9860 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 2000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Boxy inexpensive place often used by tour groups. }} * '''[https://www.pierrelotihotel.com/ Pierre Loti Hotel]''' is off Divan Yolu Cd near the Column of Constantine. === Splurge === * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sultania | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsultania.com | email= | address=Mehmet Murat Sk 4 | lat=41.0125 | long=28.9774 | directions=Tram: Gülhane | phone=+90 212 528 0806 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 4000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Charming hotel with 42 rooms, each dedicated to a wife of the sultan. }} * {{sleep | name=Sirkeci Mansion Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.sirkecimansion.com | email= | address=Taya Hatun Sk 5 | lat= 41.0128379845013| long= 28.97855662640473| directions=100 m north of Gülhane tram stop | phone=+90 212 528 4344 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 4000 | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Charming friendly hotel near Sirkeci station. }} * {{sleep | name=Four Seasons at Sultanahmet | alt= | url=https://www.fourseasons.com/istanbul/ | email= | address=Tevkifhane Sk 1 | lat=41.0067 | long=28.9802 | directions= | phone=+90 212 402 3000 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 30,000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=A converted prison built in 1918 near Sultanahmet mosque, great reviews for comfort and service. Their sister hotel is further up the Bosphorus. }} * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Old City Hotel | alt=formerly Celal Aga | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/istanbul-turkiye/wyndham-istanbul-old-city/overview | email= | address=Şehzadebaşı Cd 1 | lat=41.0124 | long=28.9584 | directions=Metro: Vezneciler | phone=+90 212 511 1579 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 5000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=87 rooms with spa and pool. Dreadful reviews in late 2024 but they've since much improved. }} * {{sleep | name=Doubletree by Hilton Old Town | alt= | url=https://doubletree3.hilton.com | email= | address=Ordu Cd 31 | lat=41.0092 | long=28.9603 | directions=Tram: Laleli - Üniversite | phone=+90 212 453 5800 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double 4000 TL | lastedit=2025-02-11 | content=Clean welcoming modern hotel. }} == Connect == This area has 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of Feb 2025 a few other parts of the city have 5G but there's been no national rollout. == Stay safe == [[File:Istanbul IMG 8032 1920.jpg | thumb | Turşucuzade Villa, now the police HQ.]] : And see [[Istanbul#Stay safe]]. [[Istanbul#Tourism Police | Tourist police ]] are based north end of Sultanahmet Square and outside Sirkeci station. * The surrounds of Sultanahmet Square are policed day and night, so ironically the threat of terrorism has made these safer. * There are large numbers of destitute people, some Turkish and others fleeing conflicts to the east, and a few of them may be tempted to attack wealthy-looking visitors. They dwell in the run-down areas and sleep rough in parks and along the city walls. Don't be there after nightfall, or get isolated even by day. * This isn't Bodrum, so skimpy clothing that might be normal there will draw hostile attention both from horny jocks and ultraconservatives. * The city has the usual [[scams]], nightclubs being the worst offenders. The sex trade is run by organised crime, who coerce and mistreat their workers. * Beware [[pickpockets]] in any crowded area. == Cope == * '''Laundry:''' half a dozen in the Old City, including Rainbow at Salkım Söğüt Sk 2, Active at Molla Fenari Sk 12, Express at Terbıyık 15, Silk Road nearby at Cankurtaran Meydanı Sk, [https://www.popuplaundry.com/ Popup] at Mustafa Paşa Sk 26, [https://demirlaundry.com.tr/ Demir] at Göktaş Sk 5b and [https://www.lotilaundry.com/ Loti] at Piyer Loti Cd 71/B. == Go next == * [[Istanbul/Galata | Galata]], reached by the bridge over the Golden Horn, is the city's downtown. * Üsküdar is the most interesting district on the [[Istanbul/Asian Side | Asian Side]]. You can quickly get there by Marmaray train but don't miss a trip on the Bosphorus ferries, for breezy city views. * Limited attractions in the sprawling [[Istanbul/Western Suburbs | Western Suburbs]] but the European-side airport, railway terminal and inter-city bus station are all out here. {{routebox | image1=Istanbul B1 Line Symbol.svg | imagesize1=30 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END (Halkalı) | minorl1=[[Istanbul/Western Suburbs|Western Suburbs]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Gebze]] | minorr1=[[Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian Side]] | link1=Istanbul#By train 2 }} {{geo|41.012|28.972}} {{related|UNESCO_World_Heritage_List}} {{usabledistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Istanbul}} 3y19um6posxy85b4a9cbuuyoxe58ci4 0 17360 5289189 4904717 2026-06-07T19:11:08Z ~2026-33767-02 2419500 /* Do */ Updated listing for Manor House Museum - updated url 5289189 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Kettering banner Triangular Lodge.jpg}} '''Kettering''' is a town of 60,749 people (2019 estimate) in north [[Northamptonshire]]. Kettering owes much of its heritage and growth to the arrival of the railway during the mid-1800s. Today the town is again rapidly expanding, this time as a result of the A14 (formerly A1-M1 link road), which connects the M1 with several ports on the east coast. Many new housing developments and large industrial estates can be found on the outskirts of the town. Kettering is home of Weetabix's UK breakfast cereal production. ==Get in== ===By car=== The town is encircled on the west and south sides by the east-west running A14. The westbound A14 leads to the M1 ([[London]]) and the M6 ([[Coventry]] & [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]]). Eastbound the A14 continues to [[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] and eventually the port of [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]]. ===By train=== East Midlands Trains runs a regular train service between [[London St Pancras]] and [[Leicester]]/[[Nottingham]], often with a stop at {{marker|type=go|name=Kettering station|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/KET.aspx|lat=52.39307|long=-0.73215}}. Connections can be made in Leicester/London/Nottingham to reach other destinations. A cheaper rail ticket to [[Stansted Airport]] can be purchased if asked to go via Leicester instead of London. There is also the possibility of a cheaper ticket to [[London]] if the journey is split using [[Bedford]] as the midpoint. However, the super off-peak special to [[Skeg Vegas]] has now been curtailed. ==Get around== {{mapframe|52.3884|-0.7122|zoom=12}} The town is served by many buses on local and inter-town routes. Local buses are green and called Kettering Connect. They operate at a frequency between two and four per hour depending on the route. A timetable can be accessed online or from the tourist information in the town centre. Buses operating an inter-town service tend to operate from in front of the town library on Sheep street. The majority of these are operated by stagecoach and are coloured in their red, white & blue livery. ==See== * {{see | name=Rushton Triangular Lodge | alt= | url=https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rushton-triangular-lodge/ | email= | address=Rushton, NN14 1RP | lat=52.437977 | long=-0.767901 | directions=5 miles north-west of Kettering | phone=+44 1536 710761 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Adults £3.30, children £2.00, concessions £3.00 | image=Rushton Triangular Lodge - Northamptonshire, England - DSC09425.jpg | wikidata=Q7380877| wikipedia=Rushton Triangular Lodge | content= }} * {{see | name=St Peter and St Paul's Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.3969 | long=-0.726646 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q17526934 | lastedit=2020-12-03 | content=Church of England parish church dating from the 15th century, or possibly earlier. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Wicksteed Park | alt= | url=http://wicksteedpark.org/ | email=information@wicksteedpark.org | address=Barton Road, NN15 6NJ | lat=52.385 | long=-0.703 | directions= | phone=+44 1536 512475 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Wicksteed Park | image=Arena, Wicksteed Park.jpg | wikidata=Q7998455 | lastedit=2016-03-09 | content=Found south of the town centre between Kettering and Barton Seagrave, Wicksteed offers gardens, an aviary, lake, shops, rides (including train, rollercoaster & swinging ship) and a very large playground area with swings and slides. Although the primary target audience of the park is families with mid-young children, it's also a great place to spend a day relaxing with friends and/or family. }} * {{do | name=Manor House Museum | alt= | url=https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/cornerstone/manor-house-museum | email=museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk | address=Sheep St, NN16 0AN | lat=52.39639 | long=-0.72688 | directions= | phone=+44 1536 534219 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2020-12-03 | content=The town museum is in the town centre between the market place, parish church and tourist information. It details much of the town’s history including its rapid growth during the Victorian period. There are often interactive activities and workshops held during the school holidays. }} ==Buy== ===Supermarkets=== All the major English supermarket chains can be found in or near to Kettering. * {{buy | name=The Newlands Centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=52.4015 | long=-0.7272 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-03 | content=is a medium-sized shopping centre in the centre of town. It contains many of the major chain stores including Shoe Zone, Card Factory, Poundland and a Home Bargains store as well as a number of empty shops too. }} ==Eat== There is also food round wicksteed park however, people mainly take their own food with them which they had as a picnic at the park. eventually food is always around for sale. * {{eat | name=The Earl of Dalkeith | alt= | url=https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/northamptonshire/the-earl-of-dalkeith-kettering | email= | address= | lat=52.39939 | long=-0.72562 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-12-03 | content=Wetherspoon pub with food. }} ==Drink== Inside the Wicksteed Park there are bars that serve food and cold/hot drinks. There are different caravan food shops parked at the front of the park; they serve cold/hot food such as hot dogs, ice cream, hot chocolate, and sweeties. ==Sleep== There can't be no sleeping area at Wicksteed Park because it's only for a day trip; however, there are hotels all around Kettering such as luxury hotels, 5* hotels, B&B, Caravan retal, and many more. * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express Kettering | alt= | url=https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/kettering/ormkp/hoteldetail | email=res@bwhimleyhoteldudley.co.uk | address=Rockingham Road, NN14 1QF | lat=52.42312 | long=-0.72708 | directions= | phone=+44 1536 210210 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1536 210211 | checkin=2PM (early check-in by arrangement) | checkout=11AM (late check-out by arrangement) | price=£49 | content=Holiday Inn Express hotel with 120 non-smoking rooms and 70 on-site parking spaces. Each bedroom includes power shower, work desk, 28" flat screen TV, complimentary broadband, and continental breakfast. Some rooms have been adapted to allow for easier access. Small dogs are allowed by prior arrangement. }} * {{sleep | name=Royal Hotel Kettering | alt=formerly The White Hart Hotel | url=https://royalhotelkettering.com/ | email=info@paymanclub.com | address=Market Place, NN16 0AJ | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 333 4444 324 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-07 | content=Grade II listed with more than 200 years of history and prominent guests such as Queen Victoria in 1844 and Charles Dickens in 1835. Built in Jacobean style, red-brick and ornamented by stone dressings and a Dutch gabled, Welsh slated roof at the back of the cornice and parapet. }} == Go next == To get out of Wicksteed Park without your car, there is a bus stop opposite the park which takes you to Kettering town centre. From there you could either take another bus to your destination or take the train from the station which is 10 minutes from the town centre and bus station. {{routebox | image1=UK_road_A6.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=NW | majorl1=[[Leicester]] | minorl1=[[Market Harborough]] | directionr1=SE | minorr1=[[Rushden]] | majorr1=[[Bedford]] | image2=UK_road_A14.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] | minorl2=[[Rugby (England)|Rugby]] | directionr2=E | minorr2=[[Huntingdon]] | majorr2=[[Cambridge (England)|Cambridge]] | image3=UK_road_A43.svg | imagesize3=40 | directionr3=NE | majorr3=[[Stamford (England)|Stamford]] | minorr3=[[Corby]] | directionl3=SW | minorl3=[[Northampton (England)|Northampton]] | majorl3=[[London]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Northamptonshire}} {{geo|52.4|-0.7333333}} dve187dwnu4y7n9p7x8wu1ledx8zut3 0 17778 5289360 4399688 2026-06-08T08:35:08Z ~2026-33677-26 2420024 /* Get in */ 5289360 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Kleť Wikivoyage Banner.jpg}} '''Kleť''' is a mountain in [[South Bohemia]], [[Czech Republic]]. ==Understand== Kleť is the highest mountain in the Blansky Les area at 1084 m. It has a tower, cafe and restaurant and an [http://www.klet.org/ observatory] on top. It can easily be identified from afar by the large red and white TV aerial. The tower costs 20 Kč to climb and there is an excellent 360-degree view of South Bohemia from the top, including [[Český Krumlov]] and [[České Budějovice]]. In case of good weather and clear sky the peaks of Alps can be seen on the horizon. The observatory provides public tours every day in the week during the summer holidays (July and August), otherwise check the availability. There are also facilities to hire mountain scooters and you can go cross-country and drop off the scooter in various other locations. The summit of Kleť is quite busy with people due to the chair lift on the approach from Holubov. However, if you want to hike or bike then it only takes 50 paces in any direction to escape the tourists and enjoy the fantastic forest trails. ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== ===Climate=== ==Get in== You can climb this mountain from [[Český Krumlov]] or Holubov, both towns are reachable by direct trains from [[České Budějovice]]. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Climbing from Holubov=== You will see Kleť from the train station due to the tv aerial. You need to follow the yellow markings and climb roughly 2 km up to the hill through Krasetin village to the base of the chair lift. Various sources say that this is a cable car or a funicular but it's really a chair lift! From here you can make use of the chair lift (~70 Kč, Aug 2010) or walk up under your own power. The climb is ~500 m high gain and ~2 km so it is not to be taken too lightly. You can climb up underneath the chair lift, which is quite steep and rough in places, or you can take the green trail up through the woods, which is probably going to be much nicer. There is also another place to hire mountain scooters at the bottom of the chair lift. ===Climbing from Český Krumlov=== From here it is a gentle ~7-km walk largely through forest and with ~600-m high climb, which should mean ~3 hours. You can get up the mountain by car if you’re not up to the hike. Follow the green marked trail from the [[Cesky Krumlov|Český Krumlov]] railway station, cross over the tracks and continue up the road, following horizontal green lines painted on trees. Cycle route 1166 also heads to the top. ===Descending=== Once at the summit it is easy to see where to go. There is a large set of sign posts to all the surrounding villages indicating which colour trail you need to follow and roughly how far it is. The distances are not especially accurate though. Options include taking the green trail to [[Cesky Krumlov|Český Krumlov]], the red trail down to [[Zlata Koruna]] or the yellow trail down to Plesovice (a nice little village, the bar/restaurant at the station is only open Tu and F-Su though). From most places it is possible to get the bus or train back to where you have started, although the trains are less frequent. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Bohemia}} {{outlinepark}} {{geo|48.86525|14.28358|zoom=16}} 5o7ujewmkm1ic8f1od9mg2nnpu96sd8 5289361 5289360 2026-06-08T08:39:46Z ~2026-33677-26 2420024 /* Get in */ 5289361 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Kleť Wikivoyage Banner.jpg}} '''Kleť''' is a mountain in [[South Bohemia]], [[Czech Republic]]. ==Understand== Kleť is the highest mountain in the Blansky Les area at 1084 m. It has a tower, cafe and restaurant and an [http://www.klet.org/ observatory] on top. It can easily be identified from afar by the large red and white TV aerial. The tower costs 20 Kč to climb and there is an excellent 360-degree view of South Bohemia from the top, including [[Český Krumlov]] and [[České Budějovice]]. In case of good weather and clear sky the peaks of Alps can be seen on the horizon. The observatory provides public tours every day in the week during the summer holidays (July and August), otherwise check the availability. There are also facilities to hire mountain scooters and you can go cross-country and drop off the scooter in various other locations. The summit of Kleť is quite busy with people due to the chair lift on the approach from Holubov. However, if you want to hike or bike then it only takes 50 paces in any direction to escape the tourists and enjoy the fantastic forest trails. ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== ===Climate=== ==Get in== You can climb this mountain from [[Český Krumlov]] or Holubov, both towns are reachable by direct trains from [[České Budějovice]]. There is also a funicular, its lower station is in Krasetín, about 3km from Holubov train stop. ==Fees and permits== ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== ===Climbing from Holubov=== You will see Kleť from the train station due to the tv aerial. You need to follow the yellow markings and climb roughly 2 km up to the hill through Krasetin village to the base of the chair lift. Various sources say that this is a cable car or a funicular but it's really a chair lift! From here you can make use of the chair lift (~70 Kč, Aug 2010) or walk up under your own power. The climb is ~500 m high gain and ~2 km so it is not to be taken too lightly. You can climb up underneath the chair lift, which is quite steep and rough in places, or you can take the green trail up through the woods, which is probably going to be much nicer. There is also another place to hire mountain scooters at the bottom of the chair lift. ===Climbing from Český Krumlov=== From here it is a gentle ~7-km walk largely through forest and with ~600-m high climb, which should mean ~3 hours. You can get up the mountain by car if you’re not up to the hike. Follow the green marked trail from the [[Cesky Krumlov|Český Krumlov]] railway station, cross over the tracks and continue up the road, following horizontal green lines painted on trees. Cycle route 1166 also heads to the top. ===Descending=== Once at the summit it is easy to see where to go. There is a large set of sign posts to all the surrounding villages indicating which colour trail you need to follow and roughly how far it is. The distances are not especially accurate though. Options include taking the green trail to [[Cesky Krumlov|Český Krumlov]], the red trail down to [[Zlata Koruna]] or the yellow trail down to Plesovice (a nice little village, the bar/restaurant at the station is only open Tu and F-Su though). From most places it is possible to get the bus or train back to where you have started, although the trains are less frequent. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|South Bohemia}} {{outlinepark}} {{geo|48.86525|14.28358|zoom=16}} 59yz04a9q1av15y2xjnmtyjr6enrquo 0 18160 5289083 5282780 2026-06-07T14:58:33Z Ranjithsiji 86083 /* See */ update link 5289083 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Bhoothathankettu Dam Banner.jpg}} '''Kothamangalam''' is a beautiful town in the mountains of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Kothamangalam is now one of the most important pilgrim centres of Kerala, with a dozen churches, half a dozen ancient temples and a few sacred mosques. The place is spiritually glorified by the ancient Thrikariyoor Temple, mosques, St. George Cathedral, St. Mary’s Church (Marthamariyam Valiyapally) and Mar Thoma Cheria Pally. The city is also known as ''Entrence of High Range''. [[File:Bhoothathankettu - ഭൂതത്താൻ‌കെട്ട്-7.JPG|thumbnail|Bhoothathan Kettu]] ==Get in== Kothamangalam is 80 km from [[Munnar]]. Nearest Railway station - [[Alwaye|Aluva]] 35 km / Ernakulam - 53 km. From [[Alwaye|Aluva]] bus station, located just opposite to railway station, one can get frequentis buses for Kothamangalam. Bus journey can take 40 to 50 minute. Nearest Airport - [[Nedumbasserry]] (Kochi) - 34 km. ==Get around== ==See== '''[https://www.keralatourism.org/ecotourism/trekking-programs/thattekkad-trails/18 Salim Ali Wild Life Sanctuary]''' in Thattekkad is 14 km from Kothamangalam is the home for the bird sanctuary where we can find some of the rare species of birds. Exotic birds flock in the sanctuary and make this place a heaven for any ornithologist. '''Bhoothathan Kettu''' is a good picnic spot, 10 km from Kothamangalam. There is a dam here and in the reservoir one can go for boating too. The legend says that the dam was built by a "Bhootham" using the rocks, which is the ample proof for the name. Trekking through the forest to the old Bhoothathan Kettu is very interesting. The forest offers a wide variety of flora and fauna and is a botanist delight. Ancient temples in or near Kothamangalam are: *Valiyakavu in Ambalaparambu *Charupurathu Srikrishnaswamishathram in Ambalaparambu *Ilamkavu *Ayyankavu *Choriyankavubhagavathi temple in Kottappady * {{see | name=Mamalakandam Village | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 70348 56085 | tollfree= | hours= | price=₹500 per head | lastedit=2021-08-14 | content=Mamalakandam is a very green mountain village on the western ghats. Buses are available from Kothamangalam by 8.25 am, and 10.05 am. }} ==Do== Ayakad Mahadeva Temple Edathil sri mahaganapathy temple Sri narasimha swami temple Sri maduraminakshiyamman kovil ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== *'''Birds lagoon Resort''' Thattekkad is a resort with a private lake and mountains around near the Thattekkad birds sanctuary. see [http://www.birdslagoon.com Birdslagoon]{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} for more details *'''Hotel Maria International''' (***) *'''Mundackal Plantation Homestay ''' '''(****)''' Mundackal Estate, Pindimana PO, via Thrikkariyur, 686 698 Kothamangalam, Kerala *The Dreams, Never Miss it. Home Stay in Kothamangalam. <nowiki>https://www.facebook.com/TheDreamsKMGM</nowiki> * {{sleep | name=PWD Rest House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 7594970498 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-11-30 | content= }} ==Go next== Being a gateway to HighRange (the western ghats, ''Sahyadri'' region, is a high altitude cool belt with defined tourist places), almost every traveller touches this town. Famous [[Munnar]] is just about 75 km away. {{IsPartOf|Ernakulam District}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|10.0800|76.6200}} bgkw4ki5zq446sgztep14i06dvf65yd 0 18459 5289220 5275664 2026-06-07T20:35:13Z Waysi32 2418585 Renamed to detour 5289220 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Ausulsjokk stream during golden hour (DSCF3045-DSCF3072) (cropped).jpg}} '''Kungsleden''' (“The King's Trail”) is a renowned long-distance hiking trail in northern [[Sweden]], stretching approximately {{convert|450|km|mi}} from [[Abisko]] in the north to [[Hemavan]] in the south. Established by the Swedish Tourist Association (STF) in the early 20th century, it traverses the heart of Swedish Lapland and passes through part of Sápmi, the region inhabited by the [[Sámi people]]. The trail runs through the [[Laponia]] area, the largest wilderness region in the [[European Union]]. == Understand == [[File:Miesakjavri.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Willow shrubs, duckboards and fells by Miesakjávri, some 27 km south of Abisko]] {{see also|Hiking in the Nordic countries}} Kungsleden meanders through varied landscapes including alpine tundra, birch forests, expansive valleys, and rugged mountain passes. It crosses four national parks: [[Abisko and Björkliden|Abisko]], [[Laponia|Stora Sjöfallet]], [[Laponia|Sarek]], and [[Pieljekaise National Park|Pieljekaise]], as well as the vast [[Hemavan|Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve]], one of Europe's largest protected areas. The highest point on the trail is the Tjäktja Pass at {{Convert|1150|m|ft}}; the treeline is at {{m|600-800}} at this latitude. A popular detour near Sälka leads to [[Kebnekaise]], Sweden's highest mountain. Many placenames along the trail are Sámi or of Sámi origin. In the north, names in Northern Sámi are common, then follow areas of Lule, Pite and Ume Sámi. Often the names are Swedified. Thus a lake can be called a jávri, jávrre, jávvre, jávrrie or jaure, or sjö. == Prepare == The Kungsleden's beauty is matched only by the ferocity of its [[mosquitoes]], especially during the summer months. Be prepared for swarms, particularly near water and in the evenings. To avoid becoming a walking buffet, pack strong [[Pests#Repellents|insect repellent]], such as 40% DEET. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved clothing when possible and consider a mosquito head net for extra comfort during peak biting hours. The trail itself is mostly a quite narrow footpath, with duckboards at wet stretches. There should be bridges at all rivers, with fording needed only in shoulder season (and perhaps at minor brooks), but you might want to check to be sure. The trail is above the treeline, i.e. with little shelter against winds, for long stretches. Unlike in some other regions, there is no valley to descend to in inclement weather, so you should be prepared for whatever comes. Luckily, there are often cabins where you can take refuge unless the weather takes you by surprise.[[File:Kungsleden vector map.svg|thumb|Map of Kungsleden]] There are free digital maps available. Download them, as you will not have fast data (or even any mobile phone coverage) available at all places. And do not drop the device, have it drenched in rain or a river, have it stop working because of moisture, or have the batteries go flat. A paper map is recommended. * [http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=68.3586502075195&lon=18.7859344482422&zoom=13 OpenStreetMap] * [https://www.naturkartan.se/en/ Naturkartan] === Eat === {{see also|Hiking in the Nordic countries#Eat}} While there are cooking facilities in the huts, you probably want to carry a [[Outdoor cooking|camping stove]]. If you intend to use campfires, check possible restrictions – fire bans are common in summer. There are a few restaurants along the route, at the mountain stations and in some villages that the trail passes. Food is available for purchase at many cottages along the trail and at some Sámi camps. While the selection may be limited, carrying your own food is not essential. However, be mindful of longer stretches without supplies, particularly between Jäkkvik and Kvikkjokk. Foraging for berries and mushrooms is allowed in most areas, following the usual precautions. * [https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/guides/mountains/shops/ Supplies in the STF mountain cabins] Some of the larger mountain huts will hold resupply boxes for hikers. This includes Kvikkjokk Mountain Station and Saltoluokta Mountain Station. The only way to ship packages to these stations is through Bussgods. Sending packages to Ammarnäs and Jäkkvik is largely unnecessary, since they both have grocery stores. The selection of dried food may be limited. If you have specific dietary requirements, or otherwise need to send resupply boxes, there are several other locations you could consider. {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" |+ Resupply ! Distance (km) !! Stage Goal !! Notes |- | 107 || STF Saltoluokta Mountain Station || c/o STF Saltoluokta Mountain Station<br />982 99 Gällivare<br />Sweden |- | 173 || Kvikkjokk Mountain Station || c/o STF Kvikkjokk Mountain Station<br />Storvägen 19<br />962 02 Kvikkjokk<br />Sweden |- | 253 || Jäkkvik || c/o Kyrkans Fjällgård Jäkkvik<br />Byavägen 4<br />SE-938 95 Jäkkvik<br />Sweden |- | 343 || Ammarnäs || c/o Ammarnäs Livs<br />Ammarnäsvägen 25<br />924 95 Ammarnäs<br />Sweden |} ==== Fishing ==== Fishing by the trail is mostly allowed, but requires paying a fee to get a permit. === Drink === {{see also|Hiking in the Nordic countries#Drink}} Plenty of water is available along the trail in most areas. Higher plateaus can be devoid of good sources especially in dry years, so it is worth checking with locals whether conditions are drier than normal. Water is usually safe to drink as long as the water is either moving (streams should be at least half a meter in width, as a rule of thumb), or large or deep enough not to get stagnant. Special care should be taken in lemming years, since dead carcasses may contaminate the water. === Sleep=== [[File:Kungsleden-singi.jpg|thumb|Singi Mountain Cabin on the northern section of the Kungsleden trail]] {{see also|Hiking in the Nordic countries#Sleep}} In the north end, between Abisko and Kvikkjokk, there are huts mostly every {{convert|10-15|km|mi|sigfig=1}}, with a few 20–30 km legs. Farther south, you may have to sleep in lean-to shelters or in your tent – which is a good safeguard also in the north. ==== Lodging ==== Price for a night in a hut is 420 kr for members, and 520 kr for non-members (2024). Children aged 6–15 years pay 210 kr for members and 260 kr for non-members (2024). Children under 6 years stay for free. Shared rooms, outhouse, and cooking facilities are available. Guests are required to bring their own linen or sleeping bag. Household duties (such as firewood chopping and carrying water) are shared by the guests. The cabins are closed during the off-season, but at least one emergency room and an emergency phone remain accessible. ==== Camping ==== It is possible to stay by the cottages with a tent if one wishes to use the facilities. The price is 200 kr for members and 300 kr for non-members (2024). Children aged 6–15 years pay 140 kr for members and 240 kr for non-members (2024). Day visits are free for children, 40 kr for members, and 80 kr for non-members (2024). In the south part of the itinerary there are also some normal campsites. ==== Backcountry ==== '''[[Right to access|Allemansrätten]]''' allows you to legally camp in most places for free, except within 100 m of a house. At this trail the main exception is in certain protected areas, such as the Abisko National Park. It is also inadvisable to stay close to main reindeer pastures if herds are nearby, since this disturbs a vital economic activity in the area. === Climate === The most popular time for hiking is from late June to early September, when the trail is largely free of snow. Summer (June-August) brings long days with the Midnight Sun, particularly in the northern sections, and temperatures typically range from cool to warm. September ushers in vibrant autumn colors and fewer hikers, but also dropping temperatures, shorter days, and the possibility of the first snowfall. Outside of the summer season, the trail is only recommended for experienced adventurers with proper winter equipment due to harsh conditions, including heavy snow and temperatures well below freezing. Kungsleden's weather is highly changeable. Be prepared for rapid shifts from hot sunshine (potentially 30°C) to thunderstorms. The weather closer to Abisko can drop to around freezing even in late July. Pack clothing suitable for both extremes and choose campsites carefully, considering potential storm hazards. == Get in == It is most common to start in [[Abisko]] (Abisko Turiststation). It is possible to reach Abisko with the night train from [[Stockholm]]. With aeroplane it is possible to reach [[Kiruna]] from Stockholm and continue with train or bus to Abisko. [[Hemavan]] has an airport with connection to Stockholm. Reaching Stockholm with bus and train is also possible. Lapplandspilen, a direct coach route between Hemavan and Stockholm, has been discontinued. For those not going to hike all the trail, there are bus connections to Vakkotavare (the bus to [[Ritsem]]), Saltoluokta (boat from Kebnats, which has bus from [[Gällivare]] via Porjus), [[Kvikkjokk]], Jäkkvik and Ammarnäs. [[Kebnekaise and Nikkaluokta|Nikkaluokta]], near Kebnekaise, is also a popular starting point although not on Kungsleden by itself; the trail reaches Kungsleden by Singi (the next cabin after Sälka if coming from Abisko). Helicopters are common in the Kungsleden area, some days it is possible to see more helicopters than people. Two operators are: * [http://www.lapplandsflyg.se Lapplandsflyg] * [http://www.fiskflyg.se Fiskeflyg] == Walk == {{Mapframe|67.240609|16.718844|zoom=6|height=720|width=500}} {{mapshapes| Q59780}} === Abisko - Nikkaluokta === The journey to Nikkaluokta can be taken as a detour or excursion, most hikers however, continue to Singi, without walking to Nikkaluokta. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|name=Abisko - Abiskojaure}} The journey begins at STF Abisko Turiststation. A series of wooden boards at the start introduce the major peaks and points of interest along the route. As hikers pass beneath the train tracks, they find themselves immersed in a blend of hiking and quad trails. Once outside the borders of Abisko National Park, camping becomes an option, with a popular campsite nestled in the forest at the park's edge. A comfortable stop awaits at Abiskojaure Mountain Cabin, offering a place to rest before continuing the journey. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Abisko Turiststation | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-abisko-turiststation/ | wikidata = Q66737990 | content = Restaurant, bath, store and grocery store nearby in the town of [[Abisko]] }} * {{listing | counter = n | type = sleep | name = Vindskydd Nissonjohka | wikidata = Q134086503 | content = Wind shelter }} * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Abiskojaure Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q321472 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-abiskojaure-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, large store, bath }} {{RouteSection|length=21 km|name=Abiskojaure - Alesjaure}} As the trail winds toward Alesjaure, travellers may opt for a boat crossing, available for 240 kr (2011), to shorten the journey. Along the Dag Hammarskjöldsleden trail, several peaceful meditation spots invite hikers to pause and reflect. Arriving at Alesjaure is a reward in itself. This stunning glacier lake is home to STF Alesjaure Mountain Cabin where visitors can resupply at the store or set up camp just over the bridge, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Rádunjárga|wikidata= Q134086485|content=Emergency cabin}} * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Alesjaure Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q2185624 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-alesjaure-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, large store, sauna, bath }} {{RouteSection|length=13 km|name=Alesjaure - Tjäktja}} Leaving Alesjaure behind, the trail gently ascends toward Tjäktja. The landscape opens into vast stretches of tundra, offering plenty of camping opportunities along the way. The terrain remains relatively flat, making for a comfortable hike. Those seeking a structured overnight stay will find refuge at STF Tjäktja Mountain Cabin, a welcoming spot along the route. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = STF Tjäktja Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q2019243 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-tjaktja-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen }} {{RouteSection|length=12 km|name=Tjäktja - Sälka}} [[File:Tjäktjapasset.jpg|thumb|View from Tjäktjapasset, late July]] Beyond the Tjäktja hut, the trail ascends to its highest point, Tjäktjapasset, standing at {{Convert|1150|m|ft}}, close by, Tjäktapasset Rastskydd can be found. From Abisko to Sälka the trail coincides with [[Nordkalottleden]], which then turns to the Norwegian Narvik fells and ends in Kvikkjokk farther on Kungsleden. Just before the pass lies STF Sälka Mountain cabin. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Tjäktapasset Rastskydd|wikidata=Q134085204 |content=Emergency cabin}} * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Sälka Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q134028944 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-salka-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, large store, sauna }} {{RouteSection|length=12 km|name=Sälka - Singi}} Sälka's proximity to the towering Sälka peak means hikers can enjoy views of its glacier from afar. The trail from Sälka to Singi is straightforward and remains entirely above the tree line, allowing for expansive views of the mountainous surroundings. The journey ends at STF Singi Mountain cabin. After Singi, an optional side trail leads to Nikkaluokta. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = STF Singi Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q374798 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-singi-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen }} {{RouteSection|length=15 km|name=Singi - Kebnekaise Mountain station|role=detour}} [[File:Kebnekaise view of the tops from the south.jpg|thumb|Kebnekaise summit in August]] From Kebnekaise Mountain station, or directly from Singi, you can climb Sweden's highest mountain, [[Kebnekaise]]. Although hiking on Kebnekaise is relatively easy in normal circumstances in season, the dangers should not be underestimated. Depending on temperature and snow quality, crampons may or may not be needed to ascend the summit glacier. Slipping on the glacier can easily be fatal (a 300 m drop on the eastern side), and harsh weather can provoke other fatal mistakes. Anybody who cannot judge the risks should join a tour rather than go by themselves. The tours also allow a route that requires proper equipment, with a glacier walk and some climbing. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Kebnekaise Mountain Station | wikidata = Q1404917 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-kebnekaise-mountain-station/ | content = Kitchen, restaurant, small shop }} {{RouteSection|length=19 km|name=Kebnekaise Mountain Station - Nikkaluokta|role=detour}} Ends at {{listing|counter=n|type=city|name=Nikkaluokta |wikidata=Q1572801}}. === Nikkaluokta - Saltoluokta === After your return from Nikkaluokta long the same path, or having skipped the detour entirely, you continue towards Saltoluokta. {{RouteSection|length=13 km|name=Singi - Kaitumjaure}} From Singi, the trail follows a winding river through the picturesque valley Ladtjovagge. The gradual shift in terrain introduces more vegetation, and as hikers approach Kaitumjaure, they find themselves within a sparse forest, offering a rare respite from the wind. Nestled in this tranquil setting is STF Kaitumjaure Mountain Cabin, an inviting stop for those looking to recharge. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Kaitumjaure Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q134028955 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-kaitumjaure-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, small store }} {{RouteSection|length=9 km|name=Kaitumjaure - Teusajaure}} A short hike leads you up and above the treeline, until you descend steeply to STF Teusajaure Mountain Cabin. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Teusajaure Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q134028965 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-teusajaure-mountain-cabin/ | content = Sauna, boat 150 kr (2024, member), small store }} {{RouteSection|length=15 km|name=Teusajaure - Vakkotavare}} After Teusajaure, you'll take a short boat ride across the lake. Keep in mind that while the boat operates twice daily, there is only one bus per from Vakkotavare per day, so it's essential to catch the morning boat. If you're coming from the south, the boat will arrive in about 15 minutes. To signal the ferry, hoist the flag. Note that service may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Both card and cash payments are accepted. While rowing boats are available, they are not recommended for this stretch. Upon reaching the other side, the trail ascends above the tree line and leads across a tundra plain before descending alongside a waterfall. The journey then continues toward STF Vakkotavare Mountain Cabin'''.''' * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Raststuga Dievssajávri|wikidata= Q134086335|content=Emergency cabin}} * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = STF Vakkotavare Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q134028987 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-vakkotavare-mountain-cabin/ }} {{RouteSection|length=30 km|name=Vakkotavare - Saltoluokta}} [[File:Vy mot Sarek från Saltoluokta.jpg|thumb|View of Sarek from Kierkau, near Saltoluokta]] From here you can take a bus to STF Saltoluokta Mountain station, at the stop Kebnats, but bus continues to Gällivare. You are now travelling into Stora Sjöfallet National Park. Saltoluokta provides not only lodging but also a cosy dining experience, complete with sauna facilities and kayak rentals. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Saltoluokta Mountain Station | wikidata = Q113825855 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-saltoluokta-mountain-station/ | content = Restaurant, sauna, Wi-Fi, boat 2 km 175 kr (2024, member), post }} === Saltoluokta - Kvikkjokk === {{RouteSection|length=19 km|name=Saltoluokta - Sitojaure}} From Saltoluokta, the trail ascends gently toward a vast mountain plateau, where hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. The descent toward Sitojaure marks the end of this segment, with lodging available at STF Sitojaure Mountain Cabin, a welcome rest stop before continuing south. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name= Raststuga Autsutjvagge |wikidata=Q134086107}} * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = STF Sitojaure Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q113825810 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-sitojaure-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen }} {{RouteSection|length=10 km|name=Sitojaure - Aktse}} Approaching Aktse, travellers find themselves at the doorstep of Skierffe, a {{Convert|1,179|m|ft}} cliff renowned for its spectacular view over Rapadalen. Many choose to camp above the tree line before taking the trail that branches toward Skierffe, a detour that requires approximately eight hours for a round-trip hike. For those staying overnight, STF Aktse Mountain Cabin provides an excellent base. A boat travels between Aktse and the continuation of Kungsleden. The crossing from the south side to Aktse takes about 15 minutes. Southbound travellers should inform the hut warden in advance, while those heading north must hoist a flag at least half an hour before the departure time to request a ride. Cash may be required for payment, and if there is high demand, the first boat of the morning may depart as early as 8:30 AM. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Aktse Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q113825817 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-aktse-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, large store, boat 300 kr (2024) | phone = +46 70 673 5513 (Anne-Sophie) }} {{RouteSection|length=22 km|name=Aktse - Pårte}} The trail follows the eastern border of Sarek National Park, a vast, roadless wilderness with dramatic peaks and deep valleys. After a long day's hike, STF Pårte Mountain Cabin offers a cosy respite. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Raststuga Laitaure|wikidata=Q134086542|content=Emergency cabin}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Jågge Rastskydd|wikidata=Q134086565|content=Emergency cabin}} * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = STF Pårte Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q113825805 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-parte-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, bath }} {{RouteSection|length=17 km|name=Pårte - Kvikkjokk Mountain station}} [[File:Kvikkjokk-kamajokk-2.jpg|thumb|Rapids near Kvikkjokk]] The final stretch to Kvikkjokk leads hikers through varied landscapes, from dense forests to roaring rapids. Upon arrival, the Kvikkjokk Mountain Station in the small town of [[Kvikkjokk]] welcomes weary travellers with a small store, a restaurant, and comfortable lodging, including showers and a washing machine. One of the station's unique features is the "Myggveranda" or "Mosquito Porch," a screened veranda that offers stunning views of the Gamájåhkå rapids, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness without the company of mosquitoes. A boat tour departs twice daily from Kvikkjokk, ferrying hikers across the lake to Mallenjarka Rastskydd at the water's edge. Booking is required in advance, and travellers can call Båttrafik i Kvikkjokk to secure a spot. If arriving from the south, expect a 30-minute wait for the ferry. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = Kvikkjokk Mountain Station | wikidata = Q1794845 | url = https://kvikkjokkfjallstation.se/en | content = Restaurant, small store, sauna, Wi-Fi, bus, bath, boat 150 kr (2011), post }} * {{listing|counter=n|type=go |name=Båttrafik i Kvikkjokk |lat=66.950303|long=17.717548|phone=+46 73 800 6232 (Helena Adolfsson)}} === Kvikkjokk - Ammarnäs === {{RouteSection|length=15 km|name=Kvikkjokk - Tsielekjåkkstugan}} The emergency cabin contains a basic phone, but keep in mind that it is neither airtight nor well-sealed. The climb upwards from the lakeside is steep, and can be slippery on descent. The end for this stage is Tsielekjåkkstugan, an emergency shelter that provides the last indoor refuge for quite some distance. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name=Mallenjarka Rastskydd |wikidata=Q134084971|content=Emergency cabin. Surrounded by a swamp, the cabin is prone to heavy mosquito activity in the summer, and they will find their way inside.}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name=Tsielekjåkkstugan |wikidata=Q134029051|content=Emergency cabin}} {{RouteSection|length=19 km|name=Tsielekjåkkstugan - Piteälven}} The trail begins to feel truly rugged on this stretch, with dramatic views of the Goabddabákte mountain as it looms over the path. The river crossing at Piteälven can be challenging in times of high water, and hikers should be prepared for potentially flooded areas. On the far bank, near a secluded lake, a campsite emerges at {{Marker|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Piteälven camp site|wikidata= Q134029193}}. {{RouteSection|length=19 km|name=Piteälven - Gásakláhko}} Traversing this segment of the trail, hikers will come across a solitary torvkåta (turf hut), a curious sight amidst the otherwise rocky terrain. It offers a glimpse into the region's past, where traditional structures once provided refuge. The trail here is rugged but rewarding, culminating at {{Marker|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Gásakláhko camp site|wikidata= Q134029195}}, an open plateau. {{RouteSection|length=13 km|name=Gásakláhko - Vuonatjviken}} [[File:Riebnes 05.jpg|thumb|Shores of Lake Riebnes]] A significant milestone awaits on this leg of the journey, the crossing of the Arctic Circle, marked by a simple wooden sign. It's a momentous occasion for many trekkers, signalling their transition into the northernmost reaches of the Kungsleden. Shortly after, you reach Vuonatjviken. This is one of the few places along the trail to stock up on supplies before continuing. A boat ride across Lake Riebnes is required to reach Jäkkvik, and reservations must be made in advance due to limited cell service in the area when coming from the south. Travellers can call Vuonatjvikens Stugby for booking. The boat ride takes around 30 minutes. * {{listing|counter=n|type=buy |name=Vuonatjvikens Stugby |wikidata=Q134029070|content=Small store, boat 300 kr (2011)|phone=+46 73 035 8673 (Jan Johansson), +46 70 696 8045 (Eva Johansson)}} {{RouteSection|length=18 km|name=Vuonatjviken - Jäkkvik}} After the boat ride, a short climb leads up to a mountain plateau, followed by a descent into forest. Next comes a brief rowing section. There are three boats available in this area. If you find only one boat on your side, you must row across, return with a second boat in tow, and then row over again, so that a boat remains on each shore. In {{listing|counter=n|type=city |name=[[Jäkkvik]] |wikidata=Q1013308}}, you can camp near Kyrkans Fjällgård, where lodging is also available, along with a kitchen. The town has an ICA Supermarket, offering dried food and mosquito repellent. {{RouteSection|length=22 km|name=Jäkkvik - Adolfström}} After leaving Jäkkvik, hikers soon encounter a small hut with a fireplace, a good spot for a break. Most of the trail passes through a dense forest, with a large amount of rocks and boulders, which can be hard on your ankles. {{Marker|counter=n|type=city |name=Adolfsström |wikidata=Q2644049}} has an amazing café with a small store called Adolfströms Handelsbod Stugby & Café. You can stay at Adolfströms Camping. A farm near Adolfström Hyttruin also offers camping spots with a small lake nearby. During this section you will pass through [[Pieljekaise National Park]]. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name= Vindskydd Jäckvik |wikidata= Q134086968 |content=Wind shelter}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name= Raststuga Pieljekaise |wikidata=Q134086878|content=Emergency cabin}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name= Pieljekaisestugan |wikidata= Q134086858|content=Cabin with fireplace and kitchen}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name= Vindskydd Lomtjärn |wikidata=Q134086823|content=Wind shelter}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=buy |name=Adolfströms Handelsbod Stugby & Café |wikidata=Q134029093|url=https://adolfstromshandelsbod.com/}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name=Adolfströms Camping |wikidata=Q134029109|url=https://adolfstromcamping.se/}} {{RouteSection|length=23 km|name=Adolfström - Raststuga Sjnulttjie}} You can also take a boat directly to Bäverholmen, though it is not an official part of Kungsleden. Bäverholmen has a restaurant open from 12:00 to 18:00. After crossing a bridge, you reach Bárasjuhka. The coming two sections go through a large swamp. In the middle of the swamp, there is a short detour to a cabin called Sjnulttjie Rest Cabin. This cabin is unfortunately not airtight. Plenty of mosquitoes can and will enter this cabin if you have to sleep here. It's recommended to hike until you get out of the swampy area, and onto higher ground, rather than stop at the cabin. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name= Vindskydd Yraf |wikidata= Q134086720}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name= Värdshus Bäverholmen |wikidata= Q134086698 |content=Restaurant, campsites and lodging}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name=Vindskydd Bäverholmen|wikidata=Q134086680}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name=Sjnulttjie Rest Cabin |wikidata=Q134029125}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name=Bárasjuhka |wikidata=Q134029144|content=Emergency cabin and campsite}} {{RouteSection|length=46 km|name=Raststuga Sjnulttjie - Ammarnäs}} [[File:Eaglesnest.jpg|thumb|The solitary former settlement Örnbo]] The trail descends steeply to Rävfallsstugan before reaching {{Marker|counter=n|type=city|name=[[Ammarnäs]]|wikidata=Q472820}}. Ammarnäs has a grocery store called Ammarnäs Livs. At the bus stop in Ammarnäs there is a free toilet and at the lawn behind the bus stop it is possible to camp for free. Guidecentrum close to the bus, STF Ammarnäs Wärdshus and Ammarnäsgården for eating. Ammarnäsgården also hosts Naturum, with tourist information and nature guides. Fjällvilt sells local reindeer and game products. You can bypass the Aigert stretch by taking a boat taxi across Tjulträsk with Thorbjörn from Ammarnäs Båttaxi. Please note that only cash payments are accepted. After the boat ride, it's a 15–20-minute walk inland to Servestugan. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name=Rävfallsstugan |wikidata=Q134029157|content=To stay, reserve and collect a key in advance (150 kr, 2019). Return it by mail to Ammarnäs Livs if coming from the south. The cabin has a sauna; firewood must be chopped.}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep |name= Stabre rastskydd |wikidata= Q134086608}} * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = STF Ammarnäs Wärdshus | url = https://www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/boende/stf-ammarnas-wardshus/ | wikidata = Q112014169 | content = }} * {{listing|counter=n|type=buy |name=Ammarnäs Livs|wikidata=Q134029165|url=http://www.ammarnaslivs.se/}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=go |name=Ammarnäs Båttaxi |lat=65.964284923|long=16.0458880219|phone=+46 70 682 0971}} === Ammarnäs - Hemavan === {{RouteSection|length=8 km|name=Ammarnäs - Aigertstugan}} You leave Ammarnäs over a gravel road, hiking up past waterfalls until you reach STF Aigert Mountain cabin. Don't forget to look back on the way up, the views are fantastic. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Aigert Mountain cabin | wikidata = Q113757385 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-aigert-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, small store, sauna, bath }} {{RouteSection|length=19 km|name=Aigertstugan - Servestugan}} While STF Serve Mountain cabin doesn't have a sauna, there's a lovely platform by the stream for washing up. If you prefer camping instead of staying in the cabin on the Aigert stretch, the best spot is at Vuomatjåhkka, a narrow valley to the west of the shelter. The rest of the stretch is either too exposed, rocky, or lacks nearby water. For a more picturesque camping spot, you can continue a little further west along the path and camp in the stream delta near Servestugan. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Vuomatjåhkka rastskydd|wikidata=Q134085874|content=Emergency cabin}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Juovatvaretje rastskydd|wikidata= Q134085986|content=Emergency cabin}} * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = STF Serve Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q113762634 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-serve-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen }} {{RouteSection|length=14 km|name=Servestugan - Tärnasjöstugan}} This area is low-lying and surrounded by lakes, which have a large amount of mosquitoes during the summer. It's best to camp higher up, above the treeline, to avoid the insects. However, there are still excellent camping options near the lakes if you prefer staying closer to the water. Otherwise, comfortable shelter is available at STF Tärnasjö Mountain Cabin. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Tärnasjö Mountain cabin | wikidata = Q134005858 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-tarnasjo-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, large store, sauna, bath }} {{RouteSection|length=14 km|name=Tärnasjöstugan - Syterstugan}} [[File:Näsbergstjärnen, Lappland.jpg|thumb|Näsbergstjärnen in Vindelfjällen]] The boat service over Tärnasjö has been discontinued since 2017. From Tärnasjöstugan you will cross multiple bridges before reaching STF Syter Mountain Cabin. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = STF Syter Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q113758539 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-syter-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, bath. Accepts card payments. The eastern trail to Sytertoppen is available from here. }} {{RouteSection|length=12 km|name=Syterstugan - Viterskalsstugan}} There are excellent tenting spots throughout Syterskalet, including near Syterskal Rastskydd. Hikers will reach STF Viterskalet Mountain Cabin after a short climb. A newly constructed bridge at the western entrance of Syterskalet provides easier access to Sytertoppen from the west. * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-05-12 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = Syterskal Rastskydd | wikidata = Q139765836 }} * {{listing | lastedit = 2026-02-18 | counter = n | type = buy | name = STF Viterskalet Mountain Cabin | wikidata = Q1251658 | url = https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-viterskalet-mountain-cabin/ | content = Kitchen, small store }} {{RouteSection|length=10 km|name=Viterskalsstugan - Hemavan}} The final stretch descends into {{Marker|counter=n|type=city|name=[[Hemavan]]|wikidata=Q937583}}, where travellers can celebrate their journey with a meal at one of its restaurants or enjoy a local craft beer at a bar. The gondola, completed in 2019 after the old lift closed, offers transportation into the valley for those who prefer not to walk down. A single journey costs 125 kr for adults (2019) and operates from 10:00 to 17:00 during the summer. == Stay safe == * Weather: Mountain weather changes quickly. Even in summer, expect cold, rain, or snow. Bring warm clothes, rain gear, and wind protection. * Navigation: Some sections are marked, but fog is common. Use a topographic map, compass, and GPS or offline app. * Water: Streams are usually safe. Avoid those near grazing areas. * Wildlife: Reindeer are common. Observe quietly and keep your distance. * Insects: Mosquitoes and midges can be severe in forested areas. Use repellent and carry a head net. * Emergencies: Mobile signal is unreliable. Carry a PLB or emergency beacon if hiking alone. In an emergency, call 112. * Planning: Leave your itinerary with someone, including a hard deadline when they should call emergency services, and keep them reasonably updated. Conditions can be tough and rescue may be delayed. == Go next == If you've enjoyed the scenic beauty of the Kungsleden, Sweden offers a wide range of other fantastic long-distance trails to explore. Consider the [[Padjelantaleden]], another trail that takes you through part of the Laponia world heritage area. For a southward journey, the [[Södra Kungsleden]] continues from Hemavan through Dalarna, Härjedalen, and Jämtland, while the [[Lapplandsleden]] goes to Borgafjäll at the southern border of Swedish Lappland. For a truly international adventure, the [[Nordkalottleden]] extends from Abisko for some 380 km more of trekking, to [[Kautokeino]] in Norwegian [[Finnmark]] or to the south-west from Sälka or west from Kvikkjokk, to [[Sulitjelma]], also in Norway. {{guideitinerary}} {{related|Norrland}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} 21ri3rx3704vlcfer8x3bzuc0ejpgtd 0 18780 5289349 5198363 2026-06-08T08:30:16Z CommonsDelinker 1301297 Removing [[:c:File:莱阳1.webp|莱阳1.webp]], it has been deleted from Commons by [[:c:User:Didym|Didym]] because: per [[:c:Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Hyodong318|]]. 5289349 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wikivoyage banner of laiyang.jpeg}} '''Laiyang''' is a city in coastal [[Shandong]]. Laiyang is located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula. Laiyang has become a tourist destination because of its natural landscape, rich historical culture and local characteristics. Laiyang is a low mountain and hilly area with gentle undulations and crisscrossing gullies. By the end of 2023, Laiyang has a permanent population of 795,000. Laiyang apples are produced in abundance here, and the delicious and abundant fruits are well-known. Picking in the orchard has become a favorite experience activity for tourists. Laiyang is also rich in history and culture. The ancient ruins, temples and traditional folk customs make people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and felt the long heritage of this city. In addition, Laiyang's unique geographical environment makes the mountain and sea scenery here unique. Whether it is hiking, hot springs, or strolling on the beach, it makes people relax. Laiyang's natural, historical and delicious food are integrated, making it a unique attraction as a fun tourist destination. == Understand == === Districts === '''Laiyang Subdistrict'''：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. '''Suburban town：'''Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion. '''Zhuwu Town：'''Mainly based on agriculture, it has significant advantages in the cultivation of agricultural products such as apples and grapes. The town is of great significance in promoting agricultural modernization, increasing the added value of agricultural products and farmers' income. '''Fenggezhuang Town：'''Relying on its rich agricultural resources, Fenggezhuang Town has promoted the diversification of the local economy through the promotion of agricultural technology and the extension of the industrial chain. '''Yangjiabu Town：'''Famous for its traditional crafts and folk art, Yangjiabu Town is of great significance in cultural tourism and handicraft production. It is the inheritance place of local culture and an important node for the development of tourism. '''Shaojia Town：'''Shaojia Town relies on agricultural resources to develop characteristic industries, especially agricultural product processing and rural tourism. It plays an important role in promoting rural economic development and improving farmers' living standards. '''Xiaobei Town：'''The town is mainly based on agriculture and agricultural product processing, and is committed to agricultural modernization and rural economic development. It promotes rural industrial upgrading by developing agricultural cooperatives and industrial chains. '''Duanjiadian Township：'''Based on traditional agriculture, It promotes the planting and breeding of agricultural products, while paying attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, promoting ecological agriculture and green development in rural areas. '''Zhanggezhuang Town：'''It focuses on agricultural production and deep processing of agricultural products, and promotes agricultural industrialization and diversification of farmers' income. It is of great significance in improving agricultural production efficiency and developing rural economy. '''Yangjiadian Township：'''It relies on rich agricultural resources and focuses on developing characteristic planting and breeding industries. At the same time, the township has also played a positive role in promoting rural infrastructure construction and improving farmers' living conditions. '''Beigou Town：'''It is based on agriculture, especially fruit tree cultivation and agricultural production and processing. It has played a demonstration role in promoting agricultural science and technology innovation and increasing agricultural output value. '''Nangou Town：'''It is mainly based on agriculture, and vigorously develops agricultural industrialization and tourism, especially the combination of characteristic agricultural products and rural tourism, which promotes economic diversification. '''Xiaojiazhuang Town：'''It relies on agricultural resources to develop specialty agricultural products, such as apples and grapes, while promoting ecological agriculture and rural green development, which has improved the income level of local farmers. === History === [[File:莱阳4.jpg|thumb|Pictures of ancient buildings in Laiyang City]] In the Xia Dynasty, it was the land of Laiyi; in the Shang Dynasty, it was the land of Laiguo; in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was the land of Laihouguo; in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Qin Dynasty, it was the eastern border of Qi County. In the sixth year of Lu Xianggong (567 BC), Qi State destroyed Lai and built a new city in the area of Guchengzhuang to replace Lai State's rule over Jiaodong area. [[File:莱阳3.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Laiyang City in modern times]] === Climate === {{climate chart |Laiyang |-6.8 |3.3 |6.3 |-4.8 |6.3 |11.4 |0.1 |12.3 |15.9 |6.6 |19.2 |33.3 |12.7 |24.9 |58.7 |17.8 |28.4 |79.0 |22.0 |30.4 |171.6 |21.6 |30.0 |160.7 |16.1 |26.9 |58.8 |8.9 |20.8 |26.8 |1.9 |12.7 |23.8 |-4.2 |5.5 |9.3 |float=right |clear=right |description=Source: Wikipedia. See a five-day weather forecast from the China Meteorological Data Service Centre. }} Laiyang is located in the Southeast Asian monsoon zone of the northern temperate zone. It has a continental monsoon type semi-humid climate. There is sufficient sunlight and four distinct seasons. In winter, it is cold and dry with low temperature and slight humidity; in spring, the earth warms up, with strong winds and prone to drought; in summer, it is warm, humid and rainy with abundant rain; in autumn, the temperature and humidity drop sharply, and the sky is high and the air is refreshing. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Laiyang, especially spring from April to May and autumn from September to October. The climate in these two seasons is mild and pleasant, suitable for travel and outdoor activities, and the scenery is the most charming. ==Get in== ===By plane === The nearest airport is in [[Yantai]]. Access by sea is also available via the city of Yantai. A bus drive from Yantai will bring you to Laiyang in about 2 hours. Taking the train is another choice. High-speed trains from Yantai take only 30 minutes to get to Laiyang. === By car === The self-driving route from Qingdao to Laiyang mainly passes through the Qingyin Expressway. The entire journey is about 120 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. === By train === Train is a very convenient means of transportation to Laiyang. You can reach Laiyang Station by taking a high-speed train. The transportation around the railway station is very convenient. The station is connected to the city's bus system and is surrounded by major highways and railway trunk lines, making it convenient for passengers to arrive from the city and other places. * {{go | name=LaiYang Station | alt=莱阳站 | url= | email= | address=No. 1 Jingshan Road（荆山路1号） | lat=37.6348 | long=120.7485 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 7316534 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is the main transportation hub of Laiyang City and It is the intermediate station between Lanyan Railway and Qingrong Intercity Railway. |wikidata=}} * {{go | name=LaiYangNan Station | alt=莱阳南站 | url= | email= | address=Northeast of Hucheng Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇胡城村东北侧） | lat=37.5561 | long=120.7334 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 6258998 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is an intermediate station of Laiyang-Rongcheng High-speed Railway. |wikidata=}} ==Get around== === By taxi === [[File:莱阳立交桥.png|thumb|Laiyang Interchange Bridge Pictures]] Taxis are a convenient means of transportation in Laiyang. Taxis have a low starting price and can easily take you to major attractions, such as Laiyang Pear Garden, historical and cultural sites, etc., making it convenient for tourists to travel short distances. === By self-driving === Laiyang has important traffic arteries such as Wenhua Road. The Laiyang to Weifang section of the S16 Rongwei Expressway is undergoing a renovation and expansion project, which will further improve the traffic efficiency and safety of this section. === By bus === Laiyang bus routes connect the city and some tourist attractions or transportation hubs. Tourists can choose the appropriate route according to their needs. The relevant information of bus routes can be found on the bus stops in the city and Laiyang local tourism websites and apps, which is very convenient. ==See== {{Mapframe|37.6646|120.7436|zoom=10|height=300|width=400|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Map of Laiyang}} [[File:莱阳2.webp|thumb|Pictures of Zhuo Village, Laiyang]] Laiyang Chi Pear, which is generally called Liayang pear, is one of the traditional rare species of Shandong pears. Laiyang Pear Flowers, due to its large number of pear trees, Laiyang city is referred to as the "City of pears". * {{see | name=Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark | alt=莱阳白垩纪国家地质公园 | url=http://www.lybejgjdzgy.com/ | email=lydzgyglc@126.com | address=Jingangkou Village, Lügezhuang Town (吕格庄镇金岗口村) | lat=37.5654 | long=120.7181 | directions=head to Laiyang Central Bus Station, get a bus bound for Lügezhuang (吕格庄) or Xuanfang (穴坊), then alight at JIngangkou Village; the park is about 8 km from Laiyang Railway Station | phone=+86 535 7986789, +86 535 7551001 | tollfree= | hours=As of March 2022, the park is temporarily closed; normal opening hours are 08:30-17:00 | price=General entry to the park is free; the museum charges ¥40 and the petrified wood garden charges ¥30; combo tickets are ¥50 | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=A park rich in fossil deposits from the Cretaceous Period. Major attractions at the park include a large fossil museum, a garden comprised of petrified wood collected from around the world, and an excavation pit where a complete skeleton of a dinosaur species known as Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus was discovered in 1951. }} * {{see | name=Li Xiang Style travel zone | alt=梨乡风情旅游区 | url=http://www.bytravel.cn/Landscape/59/lixiangfengqinglvyouqu.html | email= | address=Zhaowangzhuang Town（照旺庄镇） | lat=37.6498 | long=120.7196 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7619638 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=t is the origin of Laiyang Pear and the main venue of the annual Pear Blossom Festival and Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival. It is a comprehensive rural tourism resort based on history, humanities, natural environment and agricultural planting, featuring rural folk experience, outdoor activities and ecological picking. The pear orchard in the scenic area covers an area of more than 10,000 acres, with the "Pear Tree King" and "Gong Pear Tree" with a tree age of more than 400 years. The famous historical and cultural landscapes such as "Dan Ya Chun Xue" and "Wu Long Hui Zhang" are all within the territory. The scenic area has more than 10 attractions such as Shuanghe Pond, Lilac Courtyard, Cultural Monument Corridor, Wedding Square, Folk Museum, Four Seasons Garden, Guanyun Bridge, etc. A series of activities such as the Pear Blossom Festival, Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival, Pear Orchard Self-Picking Tour, Pear Champion Selection, Farmhouse Experience, etc., attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit. }} * {{see | name=XianHe park | alt=蚬河公园 | url= | email= | address=Jingqi Road, Chengxiang Street（城厢街道旌旗路） | lat=37.6722 | long=120.7437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:00-17:00 | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a comprehensive cultural and leisure park with spring flowers as the main feature, pear blossoms as the main body, and water and green blending together. Close to the Xian River, the park has many trails, lakes and green spaces, with more than 100 species of garden plants and 54 garden pieces. }} * {{see | name=Zhuo village | alt=濯村 | url= | email= | address=Zhuo Village, Jiangtuan Town（姜疃镇濯村） | lat=37.6311 | long=120.7424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is one of the earliest villages in Laiyang. It was formed in the late Yuan Dynasty (around 1300 AD) and has a long history. As a traditional rural village in Shandong, the village has preserved a large number of historical relics and folk culture. Zhuo Village still retains a wealth of folk activities and traditional festivals, especially traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The villagers will hold a variety of celebrations, such as dragon dances, lion dances, temple fairs, etc. }} * {{see | name=LaiYangShi museum | alt=莱阳市博物馆 | url= | email= | address=The middle section of Dasi Street in the city center（市中心大寺街中段） | lat=37.634 | long=120.744 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7214498 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00 | price= Free | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=Founded in 1984, it is a public cultural institution established by Laiyang to display and protect local cultural heritage. Since its establishment, the museum has been committed to collecting and displaying historical relics, folk art, natural heritage, etc. related to Laiyang and its surrounding areas, becoming one of the local cultural business cards. }} ==Do== Laiyang has many beautiful natural landscapes, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a good place for mountaineering, photography, and walking, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and visit natural scenery. * [[File:水库.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area]][[File:娘娘山.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Niangniang Mountain Scenic Area]]{{do | name=Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area | alt=莱阳五龙河水利风景区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5421 | long=120.6234 | directions=Wulong River（五龙河） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The scenic area is built on the basis of the Muyu Reservoir. It has beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and rich ecological tourism resources. The Muyu Reservoir in the scenic area is a large-scale comprehensive reservoir with multiple functions such as flood control and urban water supply, as well as power generation, irrigation, aquaculture, forestry and fruit development, and tourism. }} * {{do | name=Niangniang Mountain | alt=娘娘山 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.6143 | long=120.6582 | directions=Daxue Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇大薛村） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The screen stands on the edge of the South China Sea. The mountains are in the shape of one mother and seven sons, with Niangniang Mountain in the middle, high and steep, lush forests and a wide view. There used to be a temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven on the top of the mountain, and the remains of the ancient temple still exist on the top. The seven mountains around the main peak are regarded as her seven children, and many legends about the mother and sons relying on each other have been circulated. Later, this place became a scene in Laiyang, "Seven Sons Peaks in a Row". }} * {{do | name=Dingziwan Coastal Tourist Resort | alt=丁字湾滨海旅游度假区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5087 | long=120.6364 | directions=Yangjun Town（羊郡镇） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a provincial tourist resort, bordering Yantai in the northeast and Qingdao in the southwest, with a coastline of 27.5 km. It covers a total area of about 100 square kilometers and is open to the public all day. It has vast land, rich tidal flats and freshwater resources, vast ecological wetlands and rich historical and cultural heritage. }} === Festivals === * '''[https://www.gov.cn/ztzl/2013cj/content_2321942.htm Chinese New Year（春节）]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}：'''Like other cities in China, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in Laiyang. In addition to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner, firecrackers, spring couplets and lanterns, there are some special customs in Laiyang. On New Year's Eve, many families will prepare "fried crispy meat" and "fried spring rolls". This traditional dish is very popular among locals and symbolizes the prosperity of "fried year after year". In addition, Laiyang still retains the folk activities of "welcoming the spring and receiving blessings". Many villages will organize dragon and lion dances and yangko teams to pray for good weather and good harvests in the new year. * '''[https://www.cctv.com/special/DW/index/index.shtml Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）]：'''During the Dragon Boat Festival, the traditional "making zongzi" is an indispensable custom in Laiyang. The zongzi in Laiyang has a rich filling. In addition to the common red dates and salted egg yolks, there are also some local specialties, such as using Laiyang's specialty apples as fillings, which have a unique taste. Locals will also hang wormwood and calamus during the Dragon Boat Festival to perform a ritual of "exorcising evil spirits and avoiding diseases." In addition, some villages in Laiyang will also hold dragon boat races. Although not as grand as some areas in the south, it is still a traditional event that villagers look forward to every year. * [https://tv.cctv.com/special/24jq/dongzhi/index.shtml '''Winter solstice（冬至）''']：On the day of the winter solstice, families in Laiyang will gather together to eat dumplings. In particular, there is a saying that "dumplings on the winter solstice are like noodles on the summer solstice". Dumplings are particularly important in this festival. The dumplings in Laiyang have a variety of fillings, including traditional pork and green onion fillings, as well as local seafood fillings, which are delicious. The celebration of the winter solstice is simple but warm, and it is an important moment for family reunion and expression of blessings. * '''Laiyang Temple Fair（莱阳庙会）：'''The temple fairs in Laiyang are an important part of the local traditional culture, especially during important festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. Temple fairs are usually accompanied by sacrifices, artistic performances, folk activities and other links, forming a unique festive atmosphere. Many temple fairs have traditional performances such as "dragon and lion dances", "yangko", and "stilt walking", which attract a large number of tourists and local residents to participate. Temple fairs are not only a way to pay homage to gods, but also an important way to display folk art and pass on local culture. * '''Laiyang Apple Culture Festival（莱阳苹果文化节）：'''Laiyang apples are famous for their sweet taste and high-quality varieties. Every autumn, Laiyang holds an Apple Culture Festival. During the festival, in addition to the display and promotion of apples, there are also a variety of farmers' handicrafts, local delicacies and folk performances. The Apple Culture Festival not only promotes the development of local agriculture and tourism, but also becomes a window for Laiyang farmers to show their harvest results and spread apple culture. ==Buy== [[File:莱阳梨.jpg|thumb|Laiyang pear pictures]] Laiyang pear is a famous fruit variety and one of the four famous pears in China. Laiyang pear is famous for its rich water content, crisp and sweet taste, and delicate flesh. It has become a delicacy that local and foreign tourists are eager to taste. Laiyang apple is one of the most famous specialties of Laiyang, known for its sweetness, juiciness, crispness and tenderness. Laiyang apple cultivation has a long history, and the unique climate and soil conditions make the apples here of excellent quality. Whether eaten fresh or made into juice or apple pie, they are very delicious. Laiyang wine is highly regarded in the domestic and international markets because Laiyang has a long history of grape planting and winemaking. Laiyang wine has a unique taste and rich local flavor and can be bought in wineries and specialty stores. Laiyang jujube is one of the local specialties, known for its sweet taste, thick flesh and thin skin. Jujube not only has high nutritional value, but is also regarded as a tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine, making it a good choice for gifts or personal use. ==Eat== Laiyang cuisine is a traditional local cuisine of Laiyang, Shandong Province. It is part of Shandong cuisine and has distinct local characteristics. Laiyang cuisine is deeply influenced by local natural resources and historical culture. It is based on seafood, agricultural products, and local specialties, and highlights delicious taste, color, aroma and taste. Laiyang cuisine focuses on the freshness and local characteristics of ingredients, especially combining the unique agricultural and marine resources of the Laiyang area, and has a strong local flavor. * '''Laiyang Wangjiayuan Restaurant''' 莱阳王家大院饭庄 ：Located in Zangjiatuan Village, 300 meters west of Lidu Villa, it provides authentic Laiyang cuisine. * '''Laiyang Longkelai Hotel''' 莱阳隆客来饭店：Building 6, Junmin Road, is the sixth restaurant in Laiyang's hotel reputation list * '''Huang's Restaurant, Yangjun Town''' 莱阳市羊郡镇黄家饭店：335 meters west of Fengshun Hotel, Yangjun Town, providing a variety of catering services ‌1 * '''莱阳小肠宋：'''No. 180, Wulong South Road, specializes in local cuisine and is listed in the Laiyang Restaurant Popularity List‌. * '''Laiyang noodle soup''' 莱阳打卤面：No. 72, Fushui North Road,providing authentic noodle soup ==Drink== Laiyang's apple juice is natural and additive-free. The freshly squeezed apple juice has a very rich taste, with a strong fruity aroma and a hint of refreshing sourness. Shandong is a major beer-drinking province in China, and Laiyang also has beer produced by local breweries. Locals often drink beer with barbecue and other foods, especially in summer, when iced beer is one of the most popular drinks. There are many tea restaurants and beverage shops in Laiyang, so there are various traditional tea drinks, such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, etc., as well as some innovative tea drinks that are paired with fruits, flowers and herbs. ==Sleep== Laiyang is a city full of natural beauty and historical culture. It has comfortable and convenient accommodation facilities and provides a variety of accommodation options to suit tourists with different needs. * '''Laiyang International Hotel''' 莱阳国际大酒店：This is a four-star hotel in the center of Laiyang, close to the commercial center, convenient transportation, convenient for shopping and dining. The hotel is fully equipped with various guest rooms, conference facilities and catering services. * '''Laiyang Ramada Plaza Hotel''' 莱阳华美达广场酒店：Located in the commercial centre of Laiyang, close to Laiyang Railway Station, this hotel offers a luxurious accommodation experience. The hotel's modern facilities and high-standard services are its highlights. * '''Laiyang Sheraton Hotel''' 莱阳喜来登酒店：This hotel combines traditional and modern design, providing comfortable accommodation and surrounded by many attractions. The hotel's dining and service quality is also good, suitable for travelers and business people. * '''Laiyang Haiyue Hotel''' 莱阳海悦酒店：The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms and provides exquisite dining services. The hotel has considerate services and complete facilities, making it an ideal choice for leisure and vacation. ==Go next== * '''[[Yantai]]:''' Yantai is located in the northeast of Shandong Peninsula. It is a city integrating seaside, mountains, forests, wine culture and historical relics. Yantai's Penglai Pavilion, Changdao and Yantai Wine Culture Tourism Area are all must-see attractions, especially for tourists who like natural scenery and food. * '''[[Qingdao]]:''' Qingdao attracts numerous tourists with its beautiful seaside scenery, fresh climate, German colonial relics and world-famous beer culture. Visitors can enjoy the sea breeze, beach and natural beauty in scenic spots such as the Zhanqiao, Badaguan and Laoshan, or experience the unique local beer culture in the Qingdao Beer Museum. * '''[[Jinan]]:''' Jinan is known as the "City of Springs" and has many famous spring attractions, such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Black Tiger Spring. Jinan is a city that perfectly integrates nature and humanity. You can not only enjoy the beautiful spring landscape, but also visit the long-standing historical sites, such as the Literati Gathering by Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. * '''[[Zibo]]：'''Zibo is a historic city in Shandong Province, located in the central part of Shandong, with rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscape. As the birthplace of ancient Chinese Qi culture, Zibo not only has a profound historical heritage, but also beautiful natural landscape and modern urban charm. * '''[[Tai'an]]:''' Tai'an is home to Mount Tai, one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. Mount Tai has attracted countless tourists with its majestic mountains, profound cultural background and unique mountaineering experience. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai, visiting the Dai Temple and appreciating the sunrise are classic tourist projects in Tai'an. {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Shandong}} {{geo|36.975833333333|120.71361111111}} mfdjk4mjnrhalefkbvairk02q2sqdwz 5289350 5289349 2026-06-08T08:30:20Z CommonsDelinker 1301297 Removing [[:c:File:莱阳4.jpg|莱阳4.jpg]], it has been deleted from Commons by [[:c:User:Didym|Didym]] because: per [[:c:Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Hyodong318|]]. 5289350 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wikivoyage banner of laiyang.jpeg}} '''Laiyang''' is a city in coastal [[Shandong]]. Laiyang is located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula. Laiyang has become a tourist destination because of its natural landscape, rich historical culture and local characteristics. Laiyang is a low mountain and hilly area with gentle undulations and crisscrossing gullies. By the end of 2023, Laiyang has a permanent population of 795,000. Laiyang apples are produced in abundance here, and the delicious and abundant fruits are well-known. Picking in the orchard has become a favorite experience activity for tourists. Laiyang is also rich in history and culture. The ancient ruins, temples and traditional folk customs make people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and felt the long heritage of this city. In addition, Laiyang's unique geographical environment makes the mountain and sea scenery here unique. Whether it is hiking, hot springs, or strolling on the beach, it makes people relax. Laiyang's natural, historical and delicious food are integrated, making it a unique attraction as a fun tourist destination. == Understand == === Districts === '''Laiyang Subdistrict'''：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. '''Suburban town：'''Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion. '''Zhuwu Town：'''Mainly based on agriculture, it has significant advantages in the cultivation of agricultural products such as apples and grapes. The town is of great significance in promoting agricultural modernization, increasing the added value of agricultural products and farmers' income. '''Fenggezhuang Town：'''Relying on its rich agricultural resources, Fenggezhuang Town has promoted the diversification of the local economy through the promotion of agricultural technology and the extension of the industrial chain. '''Yangjiabu Town：'''Famous for its traditional crafts and folk art, Yangjiabu Town is of great significance in cultural tourism and handicraft production. It is the inheritance place of local culture and an important node for the development of tourism. '''Shaojia Town：'''Shaojia Town relies on agricultural resources to develop characteristic industries, especially agricultural product processing and rural tourism. It plays an important role in promoting rural economic development and improving farmers' living standards. '''Xiaobei Town：'''The town is mainly based on agriculture and agricultural product processing, and is committed to agricultural modernization and rural economic development. It promotes rural industrial upgrading by developing agricultural cooperatives and industrial chains. '''Duanjiadian Township：'''Based on traditional agriculture, It promotes the planting and breeding of agricultural products, while paying attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, promoting ecological agriculture and green development in rural areas. '''Zhanggezhuang Town：'''It focuses on agricultural production and deep processing of agricultural products, and promotes agricultural industrialization and diversification of farmers' income. It is of great significance in improving agricultural production efficiency and developing rural economy. '''Yangjiadian Township：'''It relies on rich agricultural resources and focuses on developing characteristic planting and breeding industries. At the same time, the township has also played a positive role in promoting rural infrastructure construction and improving farmers' living conditions. '''Beigou Town：'''It is based on agriculture, especially fruit tree cultivation and agricultural production and processing. It has played a demonstration role in promoting agricultural science and technology innovation and increasing agricultural output value. '''Nangou Town：'''It is mainly based on agriculture, and vigorously develops agricultural industrialization and tourism, especially the combination of characteristic agricultural products and rural tourism, which promotes economic diversification. '''Xiaojiazhuang Town：'''It relies on agricultural resources to develop specialty agricultural products, such as apples and grapes, while promoting ecological agriculture and rural green development, which has improved the income level of local farmers. === History === In the Xia Dynasty, it was the land of Laiyi; in the Shang Dynasty, it was the land of Laiguo; in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was the land of Laihouguo; in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Qin Dynasty, it was the eastern border of Qi County. In the sixth year of Lu Xianggong (567 BC), Qi State destroyed Lai and built a new city in the area of Guchengzhuang to replace Lai State's rule over Jiaodong area. [[File:莱阳3.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Laiyang City in modern times]] === Climate === {{climate chart |Laiyang |-6.8 |3.3 |6.3 |-4.8 |6.3 |11.4 |0.1 |12.3 |15.9 |6.6 |19.2 |33.3 |12.7 |24.9 |58.7 |17.8 |28.4 |79.0 |22.0 |30.4 |171.6 |21.6 |30.0 |160.7 |16.1 |26.9 |58.8 |8.9 |20.8 |26.8 |1.9 |12.7 |23.8 |-4.2 |5.5 |9.3 |float=right |clear=right |description=Source: Wikipedia. See a five-day weather forecast from the China Meteorological Data Service Centre. }} Laiyang is located in the Southeast Asian monsoon zone of the northern temperate zone. It has a continental monsoon type semi-humid climate. There is sufficient sunlight and four distinct seasons. In winter, it is cold and dry with low temperature and slight humidity; in spring, the earth warms up, with strong winds and prone to drought; in summer, it is warm, humid and rainy with abundant rain; in autumn, the temperature and humidity drop sharply, and the sky is high and the air is refreshing. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Laiyang, especially spring from April to May and autumn from September to October. The climate in these two seasons is mild and pleasant, suitable for travel and outdoor activities, and the scenery is the most charming. ==Get in== ===By plane === The nearest airport is in [[Yantai]]. Access by sea is also available via the city of Yantai. A bus drive from Yantai will bring you to Laiyang in about 2 hours. Taking the train is another choice. High-speed trains from Yantai take only 30 minutes to get to Laiyang. === By car === The self-driving route from Qingdao to Laiyang mainly passes through the Qingyin Expressway. The entire journey is about 120 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. === By train === Train is a very convenient means of transportation to Laiyang. You can reach Laiyang Station by taking a high-speed train. The transportation around the railway station is very convenient. The station is connected to the city's bus system and is surrounded by major highways and railway trunk lines, making it convenient for passengers to arrive from the city and other places. * {{go | name=LaiYang Station | alt=莱阳站 | url= | email= | address=No. 1 Jingshan Road（荆山路1号） | lat=37.6348 | long=120.7485 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 7316534 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is the main transportation hub of Laiyang City and It is the intermediate station between Lanyan Railway and Qingrong Intercity Railway. |wikidata=}} * {{go | name=LaiYangNan Station | alt=莱阳南站 | url= | email= | address=Northeast of Hucheng Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇胡城村东北侧） | lat=37.5561 | long=120.7334 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 6258998 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is an intermediate station of Laiyang-Rongcheng High-speed Railway. |wikidata=}} ==Get around== === By taxi === [[File:莱阳立交桥.png|thumb|Laiyang Interchange Bridge Pictures]] Taxis are a convenient means of transportation in Laiyang. Taxis have a low starting price and can easily take you to major attractions, such as Laiyang Pear Garden, historical and cultural sites, etc., making it convenient for tourists to travel short distances. === By self-driving === Laiyang has important traffic arteries such as Wenhua Road. The Laiyang to Weifang section of the S16 Rongwei Expressway is undergoing a renovation and expansion project, which will further improve the traffic efficiency and safety of this section. === By bus === Laiyang bus routes connect the city and some tourist attractions or transportation hubs. Tourists can choose the appropriate route according to their needs. The relevant information of bus routes can be found on the bus stops in the city and Laiyang local tourism websites and apps, which is very convenient. ==See== {{Mapframe|37.6646|120.7436|zoom=10|height=300|width=400|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Map of Laiyang}} [[File:莱阳2.webp|thumb|Pictures of Zhuo Village, Laiyang]] Laiyang Chi Pear, which is generally called Liayang pear, is one of the traditional rare species of Shandong pears. Laiyang Pear Flowers, due to its large number of pear trees, Laiyang city is referred to as the "City of pears". * {{see | name=Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark | alt=莱阳白垩纪国家地质公园 | url=http://www.lybejgjdzgy.com/ | email=lydzgyglc@126.com | address=Jingangkou Village, Lügezhuang Town (吕格庄镇金岗口村) | lat=37.5654 | long=120.7181 | directions=head to Laiyang Central Bus Station, get a bus bound for Lügezhuang (吕格庄) or Xuanfang (穴坊), then alight at JIngangkou Village; the park is about 8 km from Laiyang Railway Station | phone=+86 535 7986789, +86 535 7551001 | tollfree= | hours=As of March 2022, the park is temporarily closed; normal opening hours are 08:30-17:00 | price=General entry to the park is free; the museum charges ¥40 and the petrified wood garden charges ¥30; combo tickets are ¥50 | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=A park rich in fossil deposits from the Cretaceous Period. Major attractions at the park include a large fossil museum, a garden comprised of petrified wood collected from around the world, and an excavation pit where a complete skeleton of a dinosaur species known as Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus was discovered in 1951. }} * {{see | name=Li Xiang Style travel zone | alt=梨乡风情旅游区 | url=http://www.bytravel.cn/Landscape/59/lixiangfengqinglvyouqu.html | email= | address=Zhaowangzhuang Town（照旺庄镇） | lat=37.6498 | long=120.7196 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7619638 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=t is the origin of Laiyang Pear and the main venue of the annual Pear Blossom Festival and Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival. It is a comprehensive rural tourism resort based on history, humanities, natural environment and agricultural planting, featuring rural folk experience, outdoor activities and ecological picking. The pear orchard in the scenic area covers an area of more than 10,000 acres, with the "Pear Tree King" and "Gong Pear Tree" with a tree age of more than 400 years. The famous historical and cultural landscapes such as "Dan Ya Chun Xue" and "Wu Long Hui Zhang" are all within the territory. The scenic area has more than 10 attractions such as Shuanghe Pond, Lilac Courtyard, Cultural Monument Corridor, Wedding Square, Folk Museum, Four Seasons Garden, Guanyun Bridge, etc. A series of activities such as the Pear Blossom Festival, Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival, Pear Orchard Self-Picking Tour, Pear Champion Selection, Farmhouse Experience, etc., attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit. }} * {{see | name=XianHe park | alt=蚬河公园 | url= | email= | address=Jingqi Road, Chengxiang Street（城厢街道旌旗路） | lat=37.6722 | long=120.7437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:00-17:00 | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a comprehensive cultural and leisure park with spring flowers as the main feature, pear blossoms as the main body, and water and green blending together. Close to the Xian River, the park has many trails, lakes and green spaces, with more than 100 species of garden plants and 54 garden pieces. }} * {{see | name=Zhuo village | alt=濯村 | url= | email= | address=Zhuo Village, Jiangtuan Town（姜疃镇濯村） | lat=37.6311 | long=120.7424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is one of the earliest villages in Laiyang. It was formed in the late Yuan Dynasty (around 1300 AD) and has a long history. As a traditional rural village in Shandong, the village has preserved a large number of historical relics and folk culture. Zhuo Village still retains a wealth of folk activities and traditional festivals, especially traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The villagers will hold a variety of celebrations, such as dragon dances, lion dances, temple fairs, etc. }} * {{see | name=LaiYangShi museum | alt=莱阳市博物馆 | url= | email= | address=The middle section of Dasi Street in the city center（市中心大寺街中段） | lat=37.634 | long=120.744 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7214498 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00 | price= Free | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=Founded in 1984, it is a public cultural institution established by Laiyang to display and protect local cultural heritage. Since its establishment, the museum has been committed to collecting and displaying historical relics, folk art, natural heritage, etc. related to Laiyang and its surrounding areas, becoming one of the local cultural business cards. }} ==Do== Laiyang has many beautiful natural landscapes, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a good place for mountaineering, photography, and walking, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and visit natural scenery. * [[File:水库.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area]][[File:娘娘山.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Niangniang Mountain Scenic Area]]{{do | name=Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area | alt=莱阳五龙河水利风景区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5421 | long=120.6234 | directions=Wulong River（五龙河） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The scenic area is built on the basis of the Muyu Reservoir. It has beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and rich ecological tourism resources. The Muyu Reservoir in the scenic area is a large-scale comprehensive reservoir with multiple functions such as flood control and urban water supply, as well as power generation, irrigation, aquaculture, forestry and fruit development, and tourism. }} * {{do | name=Niangniang Mountain | alt=娘娘山 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.6143 | long=120.6582 | directions=Daxue Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇大薛村） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The screen stands on the edge of the South China Sea. The mountains are in the shape of one mother and seven sons, with Niangniang Mountain in the middle, high and steep, lush forests and a wide view. There used to be a temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven on the top of the mountain, and the remains of the ancient temple still exist on the top. The seven mountains around the main peak are regarded as her seven children, and many legends about the mother and sons relying on each other have been circulated. Later, this place became a scene in Laiyang, "Seven Sons Peaks in a Row". }} * {{do | name=Dingziwan Coastal Tourist Resort | alt=丁字湾滨海旅游度假区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5087 | long=120.6364 | directions=Yangjun Town（羊郡镇） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a provincial tourist resort, bordering Yantai in the northeast and Qingdao in the southwest, with a coastline of 27.5 km. It covers a total area of about 100 square kilometers and is open to the public all day. It has vast land, rich tidal flats and freshwater resources, vast ecological wetlands and rich historical and cultural heritage. }} === Festivals === * '''[https://www.gov.cn/ztzl/2013cj/content_2321942.htm Chinese New Year（春节）]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}：'''Like other cities in China, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in Laiyang. In addition to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner, firecrackers, spring couplets and lanterns, there are some special customs in Laiyang. On New Year's Eve, many families will prepare "fried crispy meat" and "fried spring rolls". This traditional dish is very popular among locals and symbolizes the prosperity of "fried year after year". In addition, Laiyang still retains the folk activities of "welcoming the spring and receiving blessings". Many villages will organize dragon and lion dances and yangko teams to pray for good weather and good harvests in the new year. * '''[https://www.cctv.com/special/DW/index/index.shtml Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）]：'''During the Dragon Boat Festival, the traditional "making zongzi" is an indispensable custom in Laiyang. The zongzi in Laiyang has a rich filling. In addition to the common red dates and salted egg yolks, there are also some local specialties, such as using Laiyang's specialty apples as fillings, which have a unique taste. Locals will also hang wormwood and calamus during the Dragon Boat Festival to perform a ritual of "exorcising evil spirits and avoiding diseases." In addition, some villages in Laiyang will also hold dragon boat races. Although not as grand as some areas in the south, it is still a traditional event that villagers look forward to every year. * [https://tv.cctv.com/special/24jq/dongzhi/index.shtml '''Winter solstice（冬至）''']：On the day of the winter solstice, families in Laiyang will gather together to eat dumplings. In particular, there is a saying that "dumplings on the winter solstice are like noodles on the summer solstice". Dumplings are particularly important in this festival. The dumplings in Laiyang have a variety of fillings, including traditional pork and green onion fillings, as well as local seafood fillings, which are delicious. The celebration of the winter solstice is simple but warm, and it is an important moment for family reunion and expression of blessings. * '''Laiyang Temple Fair（莱阳庙会）：'''The temple fairs in Laiyang are an important part of the local traditional culture, especially during important festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. Temple fairs are usually accompanied by sacrifices, artistic performances, folk activities and other links, forming a unique festive atmosphere. Many temple fairs have traditional performances such as "dragon and lion dances", "yangko", and "stilt walking", which attract a large number of tourists and local residents to participate. Temple fairs are not only a way to pay homage to gods, but also an important way to display folk art and pass on local culture. * '''Laiyang Apple Culture Festival（莱阳苹果文化节）：'''Laiyang apples are famous for their sweet taste and high-quality varieties. Every autumn, Laiyang holds an Apple Culture Festival. During the festival, in addition to the display and promotion of apples, there are also a variety of farmers' handicrafts, local delicacies and folk performances. The Apple Culture Festival not only promotes the development of local agriculture and tourism, but also becomes a window for Laiyang farmers to show their harvest results and spread apple culture. ==Buy== [[File:莱阳梨.jpg|thumb|Laiyang pear pictures]] Laiyang pear is a famous fruit variety and one of the four famous pears in China. Laiyang pear is famous for its rich water content, crisp and sweet taste, and delicate flesh. It has become a delicacy that local and foreign tourists are eager to taste. Laiyang apple is one of the most famous specialties of Laiyang, known for its sweetness, juiciness, crispness and tenderness. Laiyang apple cultivation has a long history, and the unique climate and soil conditions make the apples here of excellent quality. Whether eaten fresh or made into juice or apple pie, they are very delicious. Laiyang wine is highly regarded in the domestic and international markets because Laiyang has a long history of grape planting and winemaking. Laiyang wine has a unique taste and rich local flavor and can be bought in wineries and specialty stores. Laiyang jujube is one of the local specialties, known for its sweet taste, thick flesh and thin skin. Jujube not only has high nutritional value, but is also regarded as a tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine, making it a good choice for gifts or personal use. ==Eat== Laiyang cuisine is a traditional local cuisine of Laiyang, Shandong Province. It is part of Shandong cuisine and has distinct local characteristics. Laiyang cuisine is deeply influenced by local natural resources and historical culture. It is based on seafood, agricultural products, and local specialties, and highlights delicious taste, color, aroma and taste. Laiyang cuisine focuses on the freshness and local characteristics of ingredients, especially combining the unique agricultural and marine resources of the Laiyang area, and has a strong local flavor. * '''Laiyang Wangjiayuan Restaurant''' 莱阳王家大院饭庄 ：Located in Zangjiatuan Village, 300 meters west of Lidu Villa, it provides authentic Laiyang cuisine. * '''Laiyang Longkelai Hotel''' 莱阳隆客来饭店：Building 6, Junmin Road, is the sixth restaurant in Laiyang's hotel reputation list * '''Huang's Restaurant, Yangjun Town''' 莱阳市羊郡镇黄家饭店：335 meters west of Fengshun Hotel, Yangjun Town, providing a variety of catering services ‌1 * '''莱阳小肠宋：'''No. 180, Wulong South Road, specializes in local cuisine and is listed in the Laiyang Restaurant Popularity List‌. * '''Laiyang noodle soup''' 莱阳打卤面：No. 72, Fushui North Road,providing authentic noodle soup ==Drink== Laiyang's apple juice is natural and additive-free. The freshly squeezed apple juice has a very rich taste, with a strong fruity aroma and a hint of refreshing sourness. Shandong is a major beer-drinking province in China, and Laiyang also has beer produced by local breweries. Locals often drink beer with barbecue and other foods, especially in summer, when iced beer is one of the most popular drinks. There are many tea restaurants and beverage shops in Laiyang, so there are various traditional tea drinks, such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, etc., as well as some innovative tea drinks that are paired with fruits, flowers and herbs. ==Sleep== Laiyang is a city full of natural beauty and historical culture. It has comfortable and convenient accommodation facilities and provides a variety of accommodation options to suit tourists with different needs. * '''Laiyang International Hotel''' 莱阳国际大酒店：This is a four-star hotel in the center of Laiyang, close to the commercial center, convenient transportation, convenient for shopping and dining. The hotel is fully equipped with various guest rooms, conference facilities and catering services. * '''Laiyang Ramada Plaza Hotel''' 莱阳华美达广场酒店：Located in the commercial centre of Laiyang, close to Laiyang Railway Station, this hotel offers a luxurious accommodation experience. The hotel's modern facilities and high-standard services are its highlights. * '''Laiyang Sheraton Hotel''' 莱阳喜来登酒店：This hotel combines traditional and modern design, providing comfortable accommodation and surrounded by many attractions. The hotel's dining and service quality is also good, suitable for travelers and business people. * '''Laiyang Haiyue Hotel''' 莱阳海悦酒店：The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms and provides exquisite dining services. The hotel has considerate services and complete facilities, making it an ideal choice for leisure and vacation. ==Go next== * '''[[Yantai]]:''' Yantai is located in the northeast of Shandong Peninsula. It is a city integrating seaside, mountains, forests, wine culture and historical relics. Yantai's Penglai Pavilion, Changdao and Yantai Wine Culture Tourism Area are all must-see attractions, especially for tourists who like natural scenery and food. * '''[[Qingdao]]:''' Qingdao attracts numerous tourists with its beautiful seaside scenery, fresh climate, German colonial relics and world-famous beer culture. Visitors can enjoy the sea breeze, beach and natural beauty in scenic spots such as the Zhanqiao, Badaguan and Laoshan, or experience the unique local beer culture in the Qingdao Beer Museum. * '''[[Jinan]]:''' Jinan is known as the "City of Springs" and has many famous spring attractions, such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Black Tiger Spring. Jinan is a city that perfectly integrates nature and humanity. You can not only enjoy the beautiful spring landscape, but also visit the long-standing historical sites, such as the Literati Gathering by Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. * '''[[Zibo]]：'''Zibo is a historic city in Shandong Province, located in the central part of Shandong, with rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscape. As the birthplace of ancient Chinese Qi culture, Zibo not only has a profound historical heritage, but also beautiful natural landscape and modern urban charm. * '''[[Tai'an]]:''' Tai'an is home to Mount Tai, one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. Mount Tai has attracted countless tourists with its majestic mountains, profound cultural background and unique mountaineering experience. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai, visiting the Dai Temple and appreciating the sunrise are classic tourist projects in Tai'an. {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Shandong}} {{geo|36.975833333333|120.71361111111}} 74d3b1k3upx7y23se9ctbp8u0jnkese 5289351 5289350 2026-06-08T08:30:24Z CommonsDelinker 1301297 Removing [[:c:File:莱阳3.jpg|莱阳3.jpg]], it has been deleted from Commons by [[:c:User:Didym|Didym]] because: per [[:c:Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Hyodong318|]]. 5289351 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wikivoyage banner of laiyang.jpeg}} '''Laiyang''' is a city in coastal [[Shandong]]. Laiyang is located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula. Laiyang has become a tourist destination because of its natural landscape, rich historical culture and local characteristics. Laiyang is a low mountain and hilly area with gentle undulations and crisscrossing gullies. By the end of 2023, Laiyang has a permanent population of 795,000. Laiyang apples are produced in abundance here, and the delicious and abundant fruits are well-known. Picking in the orchard has become a favorite experience activity for tourists. Laiyang is also rich in history and culture. The ancient ruins, temples and traditional folk customs make people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and felt the long heritage of this city. In addition, Laiyang's unique geographical environment makes the mountain and sea scenery here unique. Whether it is hiking, hot springs, or strolling on the beach, it makes people relax. Laiyang's natural, historical and delicious food are integrated, making it a unique attraction as a fun tourist destination. == Understand == === Districts === '''Laiyang Subdistrict'''：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. '''Suburban town：'''Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion. '''Zhuwu Town：'''Mainly based on agriculture, it has significant advantages in the cultivation of agricultural products such as apples and grapes. The town is of great significance in promoting agricultural modernization, increasing the added value of agricultural products and farmers' income. '''Fenggezhuang Town：'''Relying on its rich agricultural resources, Fenggezhuang Town has promoted the diversification of the local economy through the promotion of agricultural technology and the extension of the industrial chain. '''Yangjiabu Town：'''Famous for its traditional crafts and folk art, Yangjiabu Town is of great significance in cultural tourism and handicraft production. It is the inheritance place of local culture and an important node for the development of tourism. '''Shaojia Town：'''Shaojia Town relies on agricultural resources to develop characteristic industries, especially agricultural product processing and rural tourism. It plays an important role in promoting rural economic development and improving farmers' living standards. '''Xiaobei Town：'''The town is mainly based on agriculture and agricultural product processing, and is committed to agricultural modernization and rural economic development. It promotes rural industrial upgrading by developing agricultural cooperatives and industrial chains. '''Duanjiadian Township：'''Based on traditional agriculture, It promotes the planting and breeding of agricultural products, while paying attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, promoting ecological agriculture and green development in rural areas. '''Zhanggezhuang Town：'''It focuses on agricultural production and deep processing of agricultural products, and promotes agricultural industrialization and diversification of farmers' income. It is of great significance in improving agricultural production efficiency and developing rural economy. '''Yangjiadian Township：'''It relies on rich agricultural resources and focuses on developing characteristic planting and breeding industries. At the same time, the township has also played a positive role in promoting rural infrastructure construction and improving farmers' living conditions. '''Beigou Town：'''It is based on agriculture, especially fruit tree cultivation and agricultural production and processing. It has played a demonstration role in promoting agricultural science and technology innovation and increasing agricultural output value. '''Nangou Town：'''It is mainly based on agriculture, and vigorously develops agricultural industrialization and tourism, especially the combination of characteristic agricultural products and rural tourism, which promotes economic diversification. '''Xiaojiazhuang Town：'''It relies on agricultural resources to develop specialty agricultural products, such as apples and grapes, while promoting ecological agriculture and rural green development, which has improved the income level of local farmers. === History === In the Xia Dynasty, it was the land of Laiyi; in the Shang Dynasty, it was the land of Laiguo; in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was the land of Laihouguo; in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Qin Dynasty, it was the eastern border of Qi County. In the sixth year of Lu Xianggong (567 BC), Qi State destroyed Lai and built a new city in the area of Guchengzhuang to replace Lai State's rule over Jiaodong area. === Climate === {{climate chart |Laiyang |-6.8 |3.3 |6.3 |-4.8 |6.3 |11.4 |0.1 |12.3 |15.9 |6.6 |19.2 |33.3 |12.7 |24.9 |58.7 |17.8 |28.4 |79.0 |22.0 |30.4 |171.6 |21.6 |30.0 |160.7 |16.1 |26.9 |58.8 |8.9 |20.8 |26.8 |1.9 |12.7 |23.8 |-4.2 |5.5 |9.3 |float=right |clear=right |description=Source: Wikipedia. See a five-day weather forecast from the China Meteorological Data Service Centre. }} Laiyang is located in the Southeast Asian monsoon zone of the northern temperate zone. It has a continental monsoon type semi-humid climate. There is sufficient sunlight and four distinct seasons. In winter, it is cold and dry with low temperature and slight humidity; in spring, the earth warms up, with strong winds and prone to drought; in summer, it is warm, humid and rainy with abundant rain; in autumn, the temperature and humidity drop sharply, and the sky is high and the air is refreshing. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Laiyang, especially spring from April to May and autumn from September to October. The climate in these two seasons is mild and pleasant, suitable for travel and outdoor activities, and the scenery is the most charming. ==Get in== ===By plane === The nearest airport is in [[Yantai]]. Access by sea is also available via the city of Yantai. A bus drive from Yantai will bring you to Laiyang in about 2 hours. Taking the train is another choice. High-speed trains from Yantai take only 30 minutes to get to Laiyang. === By car === The self-driving route from Qingdao to Laiyang mainly passes through the Qingyin Expressway. The entire journey is about 120 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. === By train === Train is a very convenient means of transportation to Laiyang. You can reach Laiyang Station by taking a high-speed train. The transportation around the railway station is very convenient. The station is connected to the city's bus system and is surrounded by major highways and railway trunk lines, making it convenient for passengers to arrive from the city and other places. * {{go | name=LaiYang Station | alt=莱阳站 | url= | email= | address=No. 1 Jingshan Road（荆山路1号） | lat=37.6348 | long=120.7485 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 7316534 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is the main transportation hub of Laiyang City and It is the intermediate station between Lanyan Railway and Qingrong Intercity Railway. |wikidata=}} * {{go | name=LaiYangNan Station | alt=莱阳南站 | url= | email= | address=Northeast of Hucheng Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇胡城村东北侧） | lat=37.5561 | long=120.7334 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 6258998 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is an intermediate station of Laiyang-Rongcheng High-speed Railway. |wikidata=}} ==Get around== === By taxi === [[File:莱阳立交桥.png|thumb|Laiyang Interchange Bridge Pictures]] Taxis are a convenient means of transportation in Laiyang. Taxis have a low starting price and can easily take you to major attractions, such as Laiyang Pear Garden, historical and cultural sites, etc., making it convenient for tourists to travel short distances. === By self-driving === Laiyang has important traffic arteries such as Wenhua Road. The Laiyang to Weifang section of the S16 Rongwei Expressway is undergoing a renovation and expansion project, which will further improve the traffic efficiency and safety of this section. === By bus === Laiyang bus routes connect the city and some tourist attractions or transportation hubs. Tourists can choose the appropriate route according to their needs. The relevant information of bus routes can be found on the bus stops in the city and Laiyang local tourism websites and apps, which is very convenient. ==See== {{Mapframe|37.6646|120.7436|zoom=10|height=300|width=400|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Map of Laiyang}} [[File:莱阳2.webp|thumb|Pictures of Zhuo Village, Laiyang]] Laiyang Chi Pear, which is generally called Liayang pear, is one of the traditional rare species of Shandong pears. Laiyang Pear Flowers, due to its large number of pear trees, Laiyang city is referred to as the "City of pears". * {{see | name=Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark | alt=莱阳白垩纪国家地质公园 | url=http://www.lybejgjdzgy.com/ | email=lydzgyglc@126.com | address=Jingangkou Village, Lügezhuang Town (吕格庄镇金岗口村) | lat=37.5654 | long=120.7181 | directions=head to Laiyang Central Bus Station, get a bus bound for Lügezhuang (吕格庄) or Xuanfang (穴坊), then alight at JIngangkou Village; the park is about 8 km from Laiyang Railway Station | phone=+86 535 7986789, +86 535 7551001 | tollfree= | hours=As of March 2022, the park is temporarily closed; normal opening hours are 08:30-17:00 | price=General entry to the park is free; the museum charges ¥40 and the petrified wood garden charges ¥30; combo tickets are ¥50 | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=A park rich in fossil deposits from the Cretaceous Period. Major attractions at the park include a large fossil museum, a garden comprised of petrified wood collected from around the world, and an excavation pit where a complete skeleton of a dinosaur species known as Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus was discovered in 1951. }} * {{see | name=Li Xiang Style travel zone | alt=梨乡风情旅游区 | url=http://www.bytravel.cn/Landscape/59/lixiangfengqinglvyouqu.html | email= | address=Zhaowangzhuang Town（照旺庄镇） | lat=37.6498 | long=120.7196 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7619638 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=t is the origin of Laiyang Pear and the main venue of the annual Pear Blossom Festival and Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival. It is a comprehensive rural tourism resort based on history, humanities, natural environment and agricultural planting, featuring rural folk experience, outdoor activities and ecological picking. The pear orchard in the scenic area covers an area of more than 10,000 acres, with the "Pear Tree King" and "Gong Pear Tree" with a tree age of more than 400 years. The famous historical and cultural landscapes such as "Dan Ya Chun Xue" and "Wu Long Hui Zhang" are all within the territory. The scenic area has more than 10 attractions such as Shuanghe Pond, Lilac Courtyard, Cultural Monument Corridor, Wedding Square, Folk Museum, Four Seasons Garden, Guanyun Bridge, etc. A series of activities such as the Pear Blossom Festival, Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival, Pear Orchard Self-Picking Tour, Pear Champion Selection, Farmhouse Experience, etc., attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit. }} * {{see | name=XianHe park | alt=蚬河公园 | url= | email= | address=Jingqi Road, Chengxiang Street（城厢街道旌旗路） | lat=37.6722 | long=120.7437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:00-17:00 | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a comprehensive cultural and leisure park with spring flowers as the main feature, pear blossoms as the main body, and water and green blending together. Close to the Xian River, the park has many trails, lakes and green spaces, with more than 100 species of garden plants and 54 garden pieces. }} * {{see | name=Zhuo village | alt=濯村 | url= | email= | address=Zhuo Village, Jiangtuan Town（姜疃镇濯村） | lat=37.6311 | long=120.7424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is one of the earliest villages in Laiyang. It was formed in the late Yuan Dynasty (around 1300 AD) and has a long history. As a traditional rural village in Shandong, the village has preserved a large number of historical relics and folk culture. Zhuo Village still retains a wealth of folk activities and traditional festivals, especially traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The villagers will hold a variety of celebrations, such as dragon dances, lion dances, temple fairs, etc. }} * {{see | name=LaiYangShi museum | alt=莱阳市博物馆 | url= | email= | address=The middle section of Dasi Street in the city center（市中心大寺街中段） | lat=37.634 | long=120.744 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7214498 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00 | price= Free | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=Founded in 1984, it is a public cultural institution established by Laiyang to display and protect local cultural heritage. Since its establishment, the museum has been committed to collecting and displaying historical relics, folk art, natural heritage, etc. related to Laiyang and its surrounding areas, becoming one of the local cultural business cards. }} ==Do== Laiyang has many beautiful natural landscapes, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a good place for mountaineering, photography, and walking, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and visit natural scenery. * [[File:水库.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area]][[File:娘娘山.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Niangniang Mountain Scenic Area]]{{do | name=Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area | alt=莱阳五龙河水利风景区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5421 | long=120.6234 | directions=Wulong River（五龙河） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The scenic area is built on the basis of the Muyu Reservoir. It has beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and rich ecological tourism resources. The Muyu Reservoir in the scenic area is a large-scale comprehensive reservoir with multiple functions such as flood control and urban water supply, as well as power generation, irrigation, aquaculture, forestry and fruit development, and tourism. }} * {{do | name=Niangniang Mountain | alt=娘娘山 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.6143 | long=120.6582 | directions=Daxue Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇大薛村） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The screen stands on the edge of the South China Sea. The mountains are in the shape of one mother and seven sons, with Niangniang Mountain in the middle, high and steep, lush forests and a wide view. There used to be a temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven on the top of the mountain, and the remains of the ancient temple still exist on the top. The seven mountains around the main peak are regarded as her seven children, and many legends about the mother and sons relying on each other have been circulated. Later, this place became a scene in Laiyang, "Seven Sons Peaks in a Row". }} * {{do | name=Dingziwan Coastal Tourist Resort | alt=丁字湾滨海旅游度假区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5087 | long=120.6364 | directions=Yangjun Town（羊郡镇） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a provincial tourist resort, bordering Yantai in the northeast and Qingdao in the southwest, with a coastline of 27.5 km. It covers a total area of about 100 square kilometers and is open to the public all day. It has vast land, rich tidal flats and freshwater resources, vast ecological wetlands and rich historical and cultural heritage. }} === Festivals === * '''[https://www.gov.cn/ztzl/2013cj/content_2321942.htm Chinese New Year（春节）]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}：'''Like other cities in China, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in Laiyang. In addition to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner, firecrackers, spring couplets and lanterns, there are some special customs in Laiyang. On New Year's Eve, many families will prepare "fried crispy meat" and "fried spring rolls". This traditional dish is very popular among locals and symbolizes the prosperity of "fried year after year". In addition, Laiyang still retains the folk activities of "welcoming the spring and receiving blessings". Many villages will organize dragon and lion dances and yangko teams to pray for good weather and good harvests in the new year. * '''[https://www.cctv.com/special/DW/index/index.shtml Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）]：'''During the Dragon Boat Festival, the traditional "making zongzi" is an indispensable custom in Laiyang. The zongzi in Laiyang has a rich filling. In addition to the common red dates and salted egg yolks, there are also some local specialties, such as using Laiyang's specialty apples as fillings, which have a unique taste. Locals will also hang wormwood and calamus during the Dragon Boat Festival to perform a ritual of "exorcising evil spirits and avoiding diseases." In addition, some villages in Laiyang will also hold dragon boat races. Although not as grand as some areas in the south, it is still a traditional event that villagers look forward to every year. * [https://tv.cctv.com/special/24jq/dongzhi/index.shtml '''Winter solstice（冬至）''']：On the day of the winter solstice, families in Laiyang will gather together to eat dumplings. In particular, there is a saying that "dumplings on the winter solstice are like noodles on the summer solstice". Dumplings are particularly important in this festival. The dumplings in Laiyang have a variety of fillings, including traditional pork and green onion fillings, as well as local seafood fillings, which are delicious. The celebration of the winter solstice is simple but warm, and it is an important moment for family reunion and expression of blessings. * '''Laiyang Temple Fair（莱阳庙会）：'''The temple fairs in Laiyang are an important part of the local traditional culture, especially during important festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. Temple fairs are usually accompanied by sacrifices, artistic performances, folk activities and other links, forming a unique festive atmosphere. Many temple fairs have traditional performances such as "dragon and lion dances", "yangko", and "stilt walking", which attract a large number of tourists and local residents to participate. Temple fairs are not only a way to pay homage to gods, but also an important way to display folk art and pass on local culture. * '''Laiyang Apple Culture Festival（莱阳苹果文化节）：'''Laiyang apples are famous for their sweet taste and high-quality varieties. Every autumn, Laiyang holds an Apple Culture Festival. During the festival, in addition to the display and promotion of apples, there are also a variety of farmers' handicrafts, local delicacies and folk performances. The Apple Culture Festival not only promotes the development of local agriculture and tourism, but also becomes a window for Laiyang farmers to show their harvest results and spread apple culture. ==Buy== [[File:莱阳梨.jpg|thumb|Laiyang pear pictures]] Laiyang pear is a famous fruit variety and one of the four famous pears in China. Laiyang pear is famous for its rich water content, crisp and sweet taste, and delicate flesh. It has become a delicacy that local and foreign tourists are eager to taste. Laiyang apple is one of the most famous specialties of Laiyang, known for its sweetness, juiciness, crispness and tenderness. Laiyang apple cultivation has a long history, and the unique climate and soil conditions make the apples here of excellent quality. Whether eaten fresh or made into juice or apple pie, they are very delicious. Laiyang wine is highly regarded in the domestic and international markets because Laiyang has a long history of grape planting and winemaking. Laiyang wine has a unique taste and rich local flavor and can be bought in wineries and specialty stores. Laiyang jujube is one of the local specialties, known for its sweet taste, thick flesh and thin skin. Jujube not only has high nutritional value, but is also regarded as a tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine, making it a good choice for gifts or personal use. ==Eat== Laiyang cuisine is a traditional local cuisine of Laiyang, Shandong Province. It is part of Shandong cuisine and has distinct local characteristics. Laiyang cuisine is deeply influenced by local natural resources and historical culture. It is based on seafood, agricultural products, and local specialties, and highlights delicious taste, color, aroma and taste. Laiyang cuisine focuses on the freshness and local characteristics of ingredients, especially combining the unique agricultural and marine resources of the Laiyang area, and has a strong local flavor. * '''Laiyang Wangjiayuan Restaurant''' 莱阳王家大院饭庄 ：Located in Zangjiatuan Village, 300 meters west of Lidu Villa, it provides authentic Laiyang cuisine. * '''Laiyang Longkelai Hotel''' 莱阳隆客来饭店：Building 6, Junmin Road, is the sixth restaurant in Laiyang's hotel reputation list * '''Huang's Restaurant, Yangjun Town''' 莱阳市羊郡镇黄家饭店：335 meters west of Fengshun Hotel, Yangjun Town, providing a variety of catering services ‌1 * '''莱阳小肠宋：'''No. 180, Wulong South Road, specializes in local cuisine and is listed in the Laiyang Restaurant Popularity List‌. * '''Laiyang noodle soup''' 莱阳打卤面：No. 72, Fushui North Road,providing authentic noodle soup ==Drink== Laiyang's apple juice is natural and additive-free. The freshly squeezed apple juice has a very rich taste, with a strong fruity aroma and a hint of refreshing sourness. Shandong is a major beer-drinking province in China, and Laiyang also has beer produced by local breweries. Locals often drink beer with barbecue and other foods, especially in summer, when iced beer is one of the most popular drinks. There are many tea restaurants and beverage shops in Laiyang, so there are various traditional tea drinks, such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, etc., as well as some innovative tea drinks that are paired with fruits, flowers and herbs. ==Sleep== Laiyang is a city full of natural beauty and historical culture. It has comfortable and convenient accommodation facilities and provides a variety of accommodation options to suit tourists with different needs. * '''Laiyang International Hotel''' 莱阳国际大酒店：This is a four-star hotel in the center of Laiyang, close to the commercial center, convenient transportation, convenient for shopping and dining. The hotel is fully equipped with various guest rooms, conference facilities and catering services. * '''Laiyang Ramada Plaza Hotel''' 莱阳华美达广场酒店：Located in the commercial centre of Laiyang, close to Laiyang Railway Station, this hotel offers a luxurious accommodation experience. The hotel's modern facilities and high-standard services are its highlights. * '''Laiyang Sheraton Hotel''' 莱阳喜来登酒店：This hotel combines traditional and modern design, providing comfortable accommodation and surrounded by many attractions. The hotel's dining and service quality is also good, suitable for travelers and business people. * '''Laiyang Haiyue Hotel''' 莱阳海悦酒店：The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms and provides exquisite dining services. The hotel has considerate services and complete facilities, making it an ideal choice for leisure and vacation. ==Go next== * '''[[Yantai]]:''' Yantai is located in the northeast of Shandong Peninsula. It is a city integrating seaside, mountains, forests, wine culture and historical relics. Yantai's Penglai Pavilion, Changdao and Yantai Wine Culture Tourism Area are all must-see attractions, especially for tourists who like natural scenery and food. * '''[[Qingdao]]:''' Qingdao attracts numerous tourists with its beautiful seaside scenery, fresh climate, German colonial relics and world-famous beer culture. Visitors can enjoy the sea breeze, beach and natural beauty in scenic spots such as the Zhanqiao, Badaguan and Laoshan, or experience the unique local beer culture in the Qingdao Beer Museum. * '''[[Jinan]]:''' Jinan is known as the "City of Springs" and has many famous spring attractions, such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Black Tiger Spring. Jinan is a city that perfectly integrates nature and humanity. You can not only enjoy the beautiful spring landscape, but also visit the long-standing historical sites, such as the Literati Gathering by Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. * '''[[Zibo]]：'''Zibo is a historic city in Shandong Province, located in the central part of Shandong, with rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscape. As the birthplace of ancient Chinese Qi culture, Zibo not only has a profound historical heritage, but also beautiful natural landscape and modern urban charm. * '''[[Tai'an]]:''' Tai'an is home to Mount Tai, one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. Mount Tai has attracted countless tourists with its majestic mountains, profound cultural background and unique mountaineering experience. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai, visiting the Dai Temple and appreciating the sunrise are classic tourist projects in Tai'an. {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Shandong}} {{geo|36.975833333333|120.71361111111}} b3zio967ln4b3d5w4uow431m7fhxghc 5289353 5289351 2026-06-08T08:30:28Z CommonsDelinker 1301297 Removing [[:c:File:莱阳立交桥.png|莱阳立交桥.png]], it has been deleted from Commons by [[:c:User:Didym|Didym]] because: per [[:c:Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Hyodong318|]]. 5289353 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wikivoyage banner of laiyang.jpeg}} '''Laiyang''' is a city in coastal [[Shandong]]. Laiyang is located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula. Laiyang has become a tourist destination because of its natural landscape, rich historical culture and local characteristics. Laiyang is a low mountain and hilly area with gentle undulations and crisscrossing gullies. By the end of 2023, Laiyang has a permanent population of 795,000. Laiyang apples are produced in abundance here, and the delicious and abundant fruits are well-known. Picking in the orchard has become a favorite experience activity for tourists. Laiyang is also rich in history and culture. The ancient ruins, temples and traditional folk customs make people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and felt the long heritage of this city. In addition, Laiyang's unique geographical environment makes the mountain and sea scenery here unique. Whether it is hiking, hot springs, or strolling on the beach, it makes people relax. Laiyang's natural, historical and delicious food are integrated, making it a unique attraction as a fun tourist destination. == Understand == === Districts === '''Laiyang Subdistrict'''：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. '''Suburban town：'''Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion. '''Zhuwu Town：'''Mainly based on agriculture, it has significant advantages in the cultivation of agricultural products such as apples and grapes. The town is of great significance in promoting agricultural modernization, increasing the added value of agricultural products and farmers' income. '''Fenggezhuang Town：'''Relying on its rich agricultural resources, Fenggezhuang Town has promoted the diversification of the local economy through the promotion of agricultural technology and the extension of the industrial chain. '''Yangjiabu Town：'''Famous for its traditional crafts and folk art, Yangjiabu Town is of great significance in cultural tourism and handicraft production. It is the inheritance place of local culture and an important node for the development of tourism. '''Shaojia Town：'''Shaojia Town relies on agricultural resources to develop characteristic industries, especially agricultural product processing and rural tourism. It plays an important role in promoting rural economic development and improving farmers' living standards. '''Xiaobei Town：'''The town is mainly based on agriculture and agricultural product processing, and is committed to agricultural modernization and rural economic development. It promotes rural industrial upgrading by developing agricultural cooperatives and industrial chains. '''Duanjiadian Township：'''Based on traditional agriculture, It promotes the planting and breeding of agricultural products, while paying attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, promoting ecological agriculture and green development in rural areas. '''Zhanggezhuang Town：'''It focuses on agricultural production and deep processing of agricultural products, and promotes agricultural industrialization and diversification of farmers' income. It is of great significance in improving agricultural production efficiency and developing rural economy. '''Yangjiadian Township：'''It relies on rich agricultural resources and focuses on developing characteristic planting and breeding industries. At the same time, the township has also played a positive role in promoting rural infrastructure construction and improving farmers' living conditions. '''Beigou Town：'''It is based on agriculture, especially fruit tree cultivation and agricultural production and processing. It has played a demonstration role in promoting agricultural science and technology innovation and increasing agricultural output value. '''Nangou Town：'''It is mainly based on agriculture, and vigorously develops agricultural industrialization and tourism, especially the combination of characteristic agricultural products and rural tourism, which promotes economic diversification. '''Xiaojiazhuang Town：'''It relies on agricultural resources to develop specialty agricultural products, such as apples and grapes, while promoting ecological agriculture and rural green development, which has improved the income level of local farmers. === History === In the Xia Dynasty, it was the land of Laiyi; in the Shang Dynasty, it was the land of Laiguo; in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was the land of Laihouguo; in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Qin Dynasty, it was the eastern border of Qi County. In the sixth year of Lu Xianggong (567 BC), Qi State destroyed Lai and built a new city in the area of Guchengzhuang to replace Lai State's rule over Jiaodong area. === Climate === {{climate chart |Laiyang |-6.8 |3.3 |6.3 |-4.8 |6.3 |11.4 |0.1 |12.3 |15.9 |6.6 |19.2 |33.3 |12.7 |24.9 |58.7 |17.8 |28.4 |79.0 |22.0 |30.4 |171.6 |21.6 |30.0 |160.7 |16.1 |26.9 |58.8 |8.9 |20.8 |26.8 |1.9 |12.7 |23.8 |-4.2 |5.5 |9.3 |float=right |clear=right |description=Source: Wikipedia. See a five-day weather forecast from the China Meteorological Data Service Centre. }} Laiyang is located in the Southeast Asian monsoon zone of the northern temperate zone. It has a continental monsoon type semi-humid climate. There is sufficient sunlight and four distinct seasons. In winter, it is cold and dry with low temperature and slight humidity; in spring, the earth warms up, with strong winds and prone to drought; in summer, it is warm, humid and rainy with abundant rain; in autumn, the temperature and humidity drop sharply, and the sky is high and the air is refreshing. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Laiyang, especially spring from April to May and autumn from September to October. The climate in these two seasons is mild and pleasant, suitable for travel and outdoor activities, and the scenery is the most charming. ==Get in== ===By plane === The nearest airport is in [[Yantai]]. Access by sea is also available via the city of Yantai. A bus drive from Yantai will bring you to Laiyang in about 2 hours. Taking the train is another choice. High-speed trains from Yantai take only 30 minutes to get to Laiyang. === By car === The self-driving route from Qingdao to Laiyang mainly passes through the Qingyin Expressway. The entire journey is about 120 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. === By train === Train is a very convenient means of transportation to Laiyang. You can reach Laiyang Station by taking a high-speed train. The transportation around the railway station is very convenient. The station is connected to the city's bus system and is surrounded by major highways and railway trunk lines, making it convenient for passengers to arrive from the city and other places. * {{go | name=LaiYang Station | alt=莱阳站 | url= | email= | address=No. 1 Jingshan Road（荆山路1号） | lat=37.6348 | long=120.7485 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 7316534 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is the main transportation hub of Laiyang City and It is the intermediate station between Lanyan Railway and Qingrong Intercity Railway. |wikidata=}} * {{go | name=LaiYangNan Station | alt=莱阳南站 | url= | email= | address=Northeast of Hucheng Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇胡城村东北侧） | lat=37.5561 | long=120.7334 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 6258998 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is an intermediate station of Laiyang-Rongcheng High-speed Railway. |wikidata=}} ==Get around== === By taxi === Taxis are a convenient means of transportation in Laiyang. Taxis have a low starting price and can easily take you to major attractions, such as Laiyang Pear Garden, historical and cultural sites, etc., making it convenient for tourists to travel short distances. === By self-driving === Laiyang has important traffic arteries such as Wenhua Road. The Laiyang to Weifang section of the S16 Rongwei Expressway is undergoing a renovation and expansion project, which will further improve the traffic efficiency and safety of this section. === By bus === Laiyang bus routes connect the city and some tourist attractions or transportation hubs. Tourists can choose the appropriate route according to their needs. The relevant information of bus routes can be found on the bus stops in the city and Laiyang local tourism websites and apps, which is very convenient. ==See== {{Mapframe|37.6646|120.7436|zoom=10|height=300|width=400|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Map of Laiyang}} [[File:莱阳2.webp|thumb|Pictures of Zhuo Village, Laiyang]] Laiyang Chi Pear, which is generally called Liayang pear, is one of the traditional rare species of Shandong pears. Laiyang Pear Flowers, due to its large number of pear trees, Laiyang city is referred to as the "City of pears". * {{see | name=Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark | alt=莱阳白垩纪国家地质公园 | url=http://www.lybejgjdzgy.com/ | email=lydzgyglc@126.com | address=Jingangkou Village, Lügezhuang Town (吕格庄镇金岗口村) | lat=37.5654 | long=120.7181 | directions=head to Laiyang Central Bus Station, get a bus bound for Lügezhuang (吕格庄) or Xuanfang (穴坊), then alight at JIngangkou Village; the park is about 8 km from Laiyang Railway Station | phone=+86 535 7986789, +86 535 7551001 | tollfree= | hours=As of March 2022, the park is temporarily closed; normal opening hours are 08:30-17:00 | price=General entry to the park is free; the museum charges ¥40 and the petrified wood garden charges ¥30; combo tickets are ¥50 | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=A park rich in fossil deposits from the Cretaceous Period. Major attractions at the park include a large fossil museum, a garden comprised of petrified wood collected from around the world, and an excavation pit where a complete skeleton of a dinosaur species known as Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus was discovered in 1951. }} * {{see | name=Li Xiang Style travel zone | alt=梨乡风情旅游区 | url=http://www.bytravel.cn/Landscape/59/lixiangfengqinglvyouqu.html | email= | address=Zhaowangzhuang Town（照旺庄镇） | lat=37.6498 | long=120.7196 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7619638 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=t is the origin of Laiyang Pear and the main venue of the annual Pear Blossom Festival and Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival. It is a comprehensive rural tourism resort based on history, humanities, natural environment and agricultural planting, featuring rural folk experience, outdoor activities and ecological picking. The pear orchard in the scenic area covers an area of more than 10,000 acres, with the "Pear Tree King" and "Gong Pear Tree" with a tree age of more than 400 years. The famous historical and cultural landscapes such as "Dan Ya Chun Xue" and "Wu Long Hui Zhang" are all within the territory. The scenic area has more than 10 attractions such as Shuanghe Pond, Lilac Courtyard, Cultural Monument Corridor, Wedding Square, Folk Museum, Four Seasons Garden, Guanyun Bridge, etc. A series of activities such as the Pear Blossom Festival, Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival, Pear Orchard Self-Picking Tour, Pear Champion Selection, Farmhouse Experience, etc., attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit. }} * {{see | name=XianHe park | alt=蚬河公园 | url= | email= | address=Jingqi Road, Chengxiang Street（城厢街道旌旗路） | lat=37.6722 | long=120.7437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:00-17:00 | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a comprehensive cultural and leisure park with spring flowers as the main feature, pear blossoms as the main body, and water and green blending together. Close to the Xian River, the park has many trails, lakes and green spaces, with more than 100 species of garden plants and 54 garden pieces. }} * {{see | name=Zhuo village | alt=濯村 | url= | email= | address=Zhuo Village, Jiangtuan Town（姜疃镇濯村） | lat=37.6311 | long=120.7424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is one of the earliest villages in Laiyang. It was formed in the late Yuan Dynasty (around 1300 AD) and has a long history. As a traditional rural village in Shandong, the village has preserved a large number of historical relics and folk culture. Zhuo Village still retains a wealth of folk activities and traditional festivals, especially traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The villagers will hold a variety of celebrations, such as dragon dances, lion dances, temple fairs, etc. }} * {{see | name=LaiYangShi museum | alt=莱阳市博物馆 | url= | email= | address=The middle section of Dasi Street in the city center（市中心大寺街中段） | lat=37.634 | long=120.744 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7214498 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00 | price= Free | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=Founded in 1984, it is a public cultural institution established by Laiyang to display and protect local cultural heritage. Since its establishment, the museum has been committed to collecting and displaying historical relics, folk art, natural heritage, etc. related to Laiyang and its surrounding areas, becoming one of the local cultural business cards. }} ==Do== Laiyang has many beautiful natural landscapes, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a good place for mountaineering, photography, and walking, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and visit natural scenery. * [[File:水库.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area]][[File:娘娘山.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Niangniang Mountain Scenic Area]]{{do | name=Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area | alt=莱阳五龙河水利风景区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5421 | long=120.6234 | directions=Wulong River（五龙河） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The scenic area is built on the basis of the Muyu Reservoir. It has beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and rich ecological tourism resources. The Muyu Reservoir in the scenic area is a large-scale comprehensive reservoir with multiple functions such as flood control and urban water supply, as well as power generation, irrigation, aquaculture, forestry and fruit development, and tourism. }} * {{do | name=Niangniang Mountain | alt=娘娘山 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.6143 | long=120.6582 | directions=Daxue Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇大薛村） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The screen stands on the edge of the South China Sea. The mountains are in the shape of one mother and seven sons, with Niangniang Mountain in the middle, high and steep, lush forests and a wide view. There used to be a temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven on the top of the mountain, and the remains of the ancient temple still exist on the top. The seven mountains around the main peak are regarded as her seven children, and many legends about the mother and sons relying on each other have been circulated. Later, this place became a scene in Laiyang, "Seven Sons Peaks in a Row". }} * {{do | name=Dingziwan Coastal Tourist Resort | alt=丁字湾滨海旅游度假区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5087 | long=120.6364 | directions=Yangjun Town（羊郡镇） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a provincial tourist resort, bordering Yantai in the northeast and Qingdao in the southwest, with a coastline of 27.5 km. It covers a total area of about 100 square kilometers and is open to the public all day. It has vast land, rich tidal flats and freshwater resources, vast ecological wetlands and rich historical and cultural heritage. }} === Festivals === * '''[https://www.gov.cn/ztzl/2013cj/content_2321942.htm Chinese New Year（春节）]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}：'''Like other cities in China, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in Laiyang. In addition to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner, firecrackers, spring couplets and lanterns, there are some special customs in Laiyang. On New Year's Eve, many families will prepare "fried crispy meat" and "fried spring rolls". This traditional dish is very popular among locals and symbolizes the prosperity of "fried year after year". In addition, Laiyang still retains the folk activities of "welcoming the spring and receiving blessings". Many villages will organize dragon and lion dances and yangko teams to pray for good weather and good harvests in the new year. * '''[https://www.cctv.com/special/DW/index/index.shtml Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）]：'''During the Dragon Boat Festival, the traditional "making zongzi" is an indispensable custom in Laiyang. The zongzi in Laiyang has a rich filling. In addition to the common red dates and salted egg yolks, there are also some local specialties, such as using Laiyang's specialty apples as fillings, which have a unique taste. Locals will also hang wormwood and calamus during the Dragon Boat Festival to perform a ritual of "exorcising evil spirits and avoiding diseases." In addition, some villages in Laiyang will also hold dragon boat races. Although not as grand as some areas in the south, it is still a traditional event that villagers look forward to every year. * [https://tv.cctv.com/special/24jq/dongzhi/index.shtml '''Winter solstice（冬至）''']：On the day of the winter solstice, families in Laiyang will gather together to eat dumplings. In particular, there is a saying that "dumplings on the winter solstice are like noodles on the summer solstice". Dumplings are particularly important in this festival. The dumplings in Laiyang have a variety of fillings, including traditional pork and green onion fillings, as well as local seafood fillings, which are delicious. The celebration of the winter solstice is simple but warm, and it is an important moment for family reunion and expression of blessings. * '''Laiyang Temple Fair（莱阳庙会）：'''The temple fairs in Laiyang are an important part of the local traditional culture, especially during important festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. Temple fairs are usually accompanied by sacrifices, artistic performances, folk activities and other links, forming a unique festive atmosphere. Many temple fairs have traditional performances such as "dragon and lion dances", "yangko", and "stilt walking", which attract a large number of tourists and local residents to participate. Temple fairs are not only a way to pay homage to gods, but also an important way to display folk art and pass on local culture. * '''Laiyang Apple Culture Festival（莱阳苹果文化节）：'''Laiyang apples are famous for their sweet taste and high-quality varieties. Every autumn, Laiyang holds an Apple Culture Festival. During the festival, in addition to the display and promotion of apples, there are also a variety of farmers' handicrafts, local delicacies and folk performances. The Apple Culture Festival not only promotes the development of local agriculture and tourism, but also becomes a window for Laiyang farmers to show their harvest results and spread apple culture. ==Buy== [[File:莱阳梨.jpg|thumb|Laiyang pear pictures]] Laiyang pear is a famous fruit variety and one of the four famous pears in China. Laiyang pear is famous for its rich water content, crisp and sweet taste, and delicate flesh. It has become a delicacy that local and foreign tourists are eager to taste. Laiyang apple is one of the most famous specialties of Laiyang, known for its sweetness, juiciness, crispness and tenderness. Laiyang apple cultivation has a long history, and the unique climate and soil conditions make the apples here of excellent quality. Whether eaten fresh or made into juice or apple pie, they are very delicious. Laiyang wine is highly regarded in the domestic and international markets because Laiyang has a long history of grape planting and winemaking. Laiyang wine has a unique taste and rich local flavor and can be bought in wineries and specialty stores. Laiyang jujube is one of the local specialties, known for its sweet taste, thick flesh and thin skin. Jujube not only has high nutritional value, but is also regarded as a tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine, making it a good choice for gifts or personal use. ==Eat== Laiyang cuisine is a traditional local cuisine of Laiyang, Shandong Province. It is part of Shandong cuisine and has distinct local characteristics. Laiyang cuisine is deeply influenced by local natural resources and historical culture. It is based on seafood, agricultural products, and local specialties, and highlights delicious taste, color, aroma and taste. Laiyang cuisine focuses on the freshness and local characteristics of ingredients, especially combining the unique agricultural and marine resources of the Laiyang area, and has a strong local flavor. * '''Laiyang Wangjiayuan Restaurant''' 莱阳王家大院饭庄 ：Located in Zangjiatuan Village, 300 meters west of Lidu Villa, it provides authentic Laiyang cuisine. * '''Laiyang Longkelai Hotel''' 莱阳隆客来饭店：Building 6, Junmin Road, is the sixth restaurant in Laiyang's hotel reputation list * '''Huang's Restaurant, Yangjun Town''' 莱阳市羊郡镇黄家饭店：335 meters west of Fengshun Hotel, Yangjun Town, providing a variety of catering services ‌1 * '''莱阳小肠宋：'''No. 180, Wulong South Road, specializes in local cuisine and is listed in the Laiyang Restaurant Popularity List‌. * '''Laiyang noodle soup''' 莱阳打卤面：No. 72, Fushui North Road,providing authentic noodle soup ==Drink== Laiyang's apple juice is natural and additive-free. The freshly squeezed apple juice has a very rich taste, with a strong fruity aroma and a hint of refreshing sourness. Shandong is a major beer-drinking province in China, and Laiyang also has beer produced by local breweries. Locals often drink beer with barbecue and other foods, especially in summer, when iced beer is one of the most popular drinks. There are many tea restaurants and beverage shops in Laiyang, so there are various traditional tea drinks, such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, etc., as well as some innovative tea drinks that are paired with fruits, flowers and herbs. ==Sleep== Laiyang is a city full of natural beauty and historical culture. It has comfortable and convenient accommodation facilities and provides a variety of accommodation options to suit tourists with different needs. * '''Laiyang International Hotel''' 莱阳国际大酒店：This is a four-star hotel in the center of Laiyang, close to the commercial center, convenient transportation, convenient for shopping and dining. The hotel is fully equipped with various guest rooms, conference facilities and catering services. * '''Laiyang Ramada Plaza Hotel''' 莱阳华美达广场酒店：Located in the commercial centre of Laiyang, close to Laiyang Railway Station, this hotel offers a luxurious accommodation experience. The hotel's modern facilities and high-standard services are its highlights. * '''Laiyang Sheraton Hotel''' 莱阳喜来登酒店：This hotel combines traditional and modern design, providing comfortable accommodation and surrounded by many attractions. The hotel's dining and service quality is also good, suitable for travelers and business people. * '''Laiyang Haiyue Hotel''' 莱阳海悦酒店：The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms and provides exquisite dining services. The hotel has considerate services and complete facilities, making it an ideal choice for leisure and vacation. ==Go next== * '''[[Yantai]]:''' Yantai is located in the northeast of Shandong Peninsula. It is a city integrating seaside, mountains, forests, wine culture and historical relics. Yantai's Penglai Pavilion, Changdao and Yantai Wine Culture Tourism Area are all must-see attractions, especially for tourists who like natural scenery and food. * '''[[Qingdao]]:''' Qingdao attracts numerous tourists with its beautiful seaside scenery, fresh climate, German colonial relics and world-famous beer culture. Visitors can enjoy the sea breeze, beach and natural beauty in scenic spots such as the Zhanqiao, Badaguan and Laoshan, or experience the unique local beer culture in the Qingdao Beer Museum. * '''[[Jinan]]:''' Jinan is known as the "City of Springs" and has many famous spring attractions, such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Black Tiger Spring. Jinan is a city that perfectly integrates nature and humanity. You can not only enjoy the beautiful spring landscape, but also visit the long-standing historical sites, such as the Literati Gathering by Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. * '''[[Zibo]]：'''Zibo is a historic city in Shandong Province, located in the central part of Shandong, with rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscape. As the birthplace of ancient Chinese Qi culture, Zibo not only has a profound historical heritage, but also beautiful natural landscape and modern urban charm. * '''[[Tai'an]]:''' Tai'an is home to Mount Tai, one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. Mount Tai has attracted countless tourists with its majestic mountains, profound cultural background and unique mountaineering experience. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai, visiting the Dai Temple and appreciating the sunrise are classic tourist projects in Tai'an. {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Shandong}} {{geo|36.975833333333|120.71361111111}} ht3uw1guivojd3bcxsurq3qy80ozdki 5289354 5289353 2026-06-08T08:30:31Z CommonsDelinker 1301297 Removing [[:c:File:莱阳2.webp|莱阳2.webp]], it has been deleted from Commons by [[:c:User:Didym|Didym]] because: per [[:c:Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Hyodong318|]]. 5289354 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wikivoyage banner of laiyang.jpeg}} '''Laiyang''' is a city in coastal [[Shandong]]. Laiyang is located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula. Laiyang has become a tourist destination because of its natural landscape, rich historical culture and local characteristics. Laiyang is a low mountain and hilly area with gentle undulations and crisscrossing gullies. By the end of 2023, Laiyang has a permanent population of 795,000. Laiyang apples are produced in abundance here, and the delicious and abundant fruits are well-known. Picking in the orchard has become a favorite experience activity for tourists. Laiyang is also rich in history and culture. The ancient ruins, temples and traditional folk customs make people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and felt the long heritage of this city. In addition, Laiyang's unique geographical environment makes the mountain and sea scenery here unique. Whether it is hiking, hot springs, or strolling on the beach, it makes people relax. Laiyang's natural, historical and delicious food are integrated, making it a unique attraction as a fun tourist destination. == Understand == === Districts === '''Laiyang Subdistrict'''：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. '''Suburban town：'''Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion. '''Zhuwu Town：'''Mainly based on agriculture, it has significant advantages in the cultivation of agricultural products such as apples and grapes. The town is of great significance in promoting agricultural modernization, increasing the added value of agricultural products and farmers' income. '''Fenggezhuang Town：'''Relying on its rich agricultural resources, Fenggezhuang Town has promoted the diversification of the local economy through the promotion of agricultural technology and the extension of the industrial chain. '''Yangjiabu Town：'''Famous for its traditional crafts and folk art, Yangjiabu Town is of great significance in cultural tourism and handicraft production. It is the inheritance place of local culture and an important node for the development of tourism. '''Shaojia Town：'''Shaojia Town relies on agricultural resources to develop characteristic industries, especially agricultural product processing and rural tourism. It plays an important role in promoting rural economic development and improving farmers' living standards. '''Xiaobei Town：'''The town is mainly based on agriculture and agricultural product processing, and is committed to agricultural modernization and rural economic development. It promotes rural industrial upgrading by developing agricultural cooperatives and industrial chains. '''Duanjiadian Township：'''Based on traditional agriculture, It promotes the planting and breeding of agricultural products, while paying attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, promoting ecological agriculture and green development in rural areas. '''Zhanggezhuang Town：'''It focuses on agricultural production and deep processing of agricultural products, and promotes agricultural industrialization and diversification of farmers' income. It is of great significance in improving agricultural production efficiency and developing rural economy. '''Yangjiadian Township：'''It relies on rich agricultural resources and focuses on developing characteristic planting and breeding industries. At the same time, the township has also played a positive role in promoting rural infrastructure construction and improving farmers' living conditions. '''Beigou Town：'''It is based on agriculture, especially fruit tree cultivation and agricultural production and processing. It has played a demonstration role in promoting agricultural science and technology innovation and increasing agricultural output value. '''Nangou Town：'''It is mainly based on agriculture, and vigorously develops agricultural industrialization and tourism, especially the combination of characteristic agricultural products and rural tourism, which promotes economic diversification. '''Xiaojiazhuang Town：'''It relies on agricultural resources to develop specialty agricultural products, such as apples and grapes, while promoting ecological agriculture and rural green development, which has improved the income level of local farmers. === History === In the Xia Dynasty, it was the land of Laiyi; in the Shang Dynasty, it was the land of Laiguo; in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was the land of Laihouguo; in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Qin Dynasty, it was the eastern border of Qi County. In the sixth year of Lu Xianggong (567 BC), Qi State destroyed Lai and built a new city in the area of Guchengzhuang to replace Lai State's rule over Jiaodong area. === Climate === {{climate chart |Laiyang |-6.8 |3.3 |6.3 |-4.8 |6.3 |11.4 |0.1 |12.3 |15.9 |6.6 |19.2 |33.3 |12.7 |24.9 |58.7 |17.8 |28.4 |79.0 |22.0 |30.4 |171.6 |21.6 |30.0 |160.7 |16.1 |26.9 |58.8 |8.9 |20.8 |26.8 |1.9 |12.7 |23.8 |-4.2 |5.5 |9.3 |float=right |clear=right |description=Source: Wikipedia. See a five-day weather forecast from the China Meteorological Data Service Centre. }} Laiyang is located in the Southeast Asian monsoon zone of the northern temperate zone. It has a continental monsoon type semi-humid climate. There is sufficient sunlight and four distinct seasons. In winter, it is cold and dry with low temperature and slight humidity; in spring, the earth warms up, with strong winds and prone to drought; in summer, it is warm, humid and rainy with abundant rain; in autumn, the temperature and humidity drop sharply, and the sky is high and the air is refreshing. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Laiyang, especially spring from April to May and autumn from September to October. The climate in these two seasons is mild and pleasant, suitable for travel and outdoor activities, and the scenery is the most charming. ==Get in== ===By plane === The nearest airport is in [[Yantai]]. Access by sea is also available via the city of Yantai. A bus drive from Yantai will bring you to Laiyang in about 2 hours. Taking the train is another choice. High-speed trains from Yantai take only 30 minutes to get to Laiyang. === By car === The self-driving route from Qingdao to Laiyang mainly passes through the Qingyin Expressway. The entire journey is about 120 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. === By train === Train is a very convenient means of transportation to Laiyang. You can reach Laiyang Station by taking a high-speed train. The transportation around the railway station is very convenient. The station is connected to the city's bus system and is surrounded by major highways and railway trunk lines, making it convenient for passengers to arrive from the city and other places. * {{go | name=LaiYang Station | alt=莱阳站 | url= | email= | address=No. 1 Jingshan Road（荆山路1号） | lat=37.6348 | long=120.7485 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 7316534 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is the main transportation hub of Laiyang City and It is the intermediate station between Lanyan Railway and Qingrong Intercity Railway. |wikidata=}} * {{go | name=LaiYangNan Station | alt=莱阳南站 | url= | email= | address=Northeast of Hucheng Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇胡城村东北侧） | lat=37.5561 | long=120.7334 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 6258998 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is an intermediate station of Laiyang-Rongcheng High-speed Railway. |wikidata=}} ==Get around== === By taxi === Taxis are a convenient means of transportation in Laiyang. Taxis have a low starting price and can easily take you to major attractions, such as Laiyang Pear Garden, historical and cultural sites, etc., making it convenient for tourists to travel short distances. === By self-driving === Laiyang has important traffic arteries such as Wenhua Road. The Laiyang to Weifang section of the S16 Rongwei Expressway is undergoing a renovation and expansion project, which will further improve the traffic efficiency and safety of this section. === By bus === Laiyang bus routes connect the city and some tourist attractions or transportation hubs. Tourists can choose the appropriate route according to their needs. The relevant information of bus routes can be found on the bus stops in the city and Laiyang local tourism websites and apps, which is very convenient. ==See== {{Mapframe|37.6646|120.7436|zoom=10|height=300|width=400|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Map of Laiyang}} Laiyang Chi Pear, which is generally called Liayang pear, is one of the traditional rare species of Shandong pears. Laiyang Pear Flowers, due to its large number of pear trees, Laiyang city is referred to as the "City of pears". * {{see | name=Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark | alt=莱阳白垩纪国家地质公园 | url=http://www.lybejgjdzgy.com/ | email=lydzgyglc@126.com | address=Jingangkou Village, Lügezhuang Town (吕格庄镇金岗口村) | lat=37.5654 | long=120.7181 | directions=head to Laiyang Central Bus Station, get a bus bound for Lügezhuang (吕格庄) or Xuanfang (穴坊), then alight at JIngangkou Village; the park is about 8 km from Laiyang Railway Station | phone=+86 535 7986789, +86 535 7551001 | tollfree= | hours=As of March 2022, the park is temporarily closed; normal opening hours are 08:30-17:00 | price=General entry to the park is free; the museum charges ¥40 and the petrified wood garden charges ¥30; combo tickets are ¥50 | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=A park rich in fossil deposits from the Cretaceous Period. Major attractions at the park include a large fossil museum, a garden comprised of petrified wood collected from around the world, and an excavation pit where a complete skeleton of a dinosaur species known as Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus was discovered in 1951. }} * {{see | name=Li Xiang Style travel zone | alt=梨乡风情旅游区 | url=http://www.bytravel.cn/Landscape/59/lixiangfengqinglvyouqu.html | email= | address=Zhaowangzhuang Town（照旺庄镇） | lat=37.6498 | long=120.7196 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7619638 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=t is the origin of Laiyang Pear and the main venue of the annual Pear Blossom Festival and Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival. It is a comprehensive rural tourism resort based on history, humanities, natural environment and agricultural planting, featuring rural folk experience, outdoor activities and ecological picking. The pear orchard in the scenic area covers an area of more than 10,000 acres, with the "Pear Tree King" and "Gong Pear Tree" with a tree age of more than 400 years. The famous historical and cultural landscapes such as "Dan Ya Chun Xue" and "Wu Long Hui Zhang" are all within the territory. The scenic area has more than 10 attractions such as Shuanghe Pond, Lilac Courtyard, Cultural Monument Corridor, Wedding Square, Folk Museum, Four Seasons Garden, Guanyun Bridge, etc. A series of activities such as the Pear Blossom Festival, Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival, Pear Orchard Self-Picking Tour, Pear Champion Selection, Farmhouse Experience, etc., attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit. }} * {{see | name=XianHe park | alt=蚬河公园 | url= | email= | address=Jingqi Road, Chengxiang Street（城厢街道旌旗路） | lat=37.6722 | long=120.7437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:00-17:00 | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a comprehensive cultural and leisure park with spring flowers as the main feature, pear blossoms as the main body, and water and green blending together. Close to the Xian River, the park has many trails, lakes and green spaces, with more than 100 species of garden plants and 54 garden pieces. }} * {{see | name=Zhuo village | alt=濯村 | url= | email= | address=Zhuo Village, Jiangtuan Town（姜疃镇濯村） | lat=37.6311 | long=120.7424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is one of the earliest villages in Laiyang. It was formed in the late Yuan Dynasty (around 1300 AD) and has a long history. As a traditional rural village in Shandong, the village has preserved a large number of historical relics and folk culture. Zhuo Village still retains a wealth of folk activities and traditional festivals, especially traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The villagers will hold a variety of celebrations, such as dragon dances, lion dances, temple fairs, etc. }} * {{see | name=LaiYangShi museum | alt=莱阳市博物馆 | url= | email= | address=The middle section of Dasi Street in the city center（市中心大寺街中段） | lat=37.634 | long=120.744 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7214498 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00 | price= Free | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=Founded in 1984, it is a public cultural institution established by Laiyang to display and protect local cultural heritage. Since its establishment, the museum has been committed to collecting and displaying historical relics, folk art, natural heritage, etc. related to Laiyang and its surrounding areas, becoming one of the local cultural business cards. }} ==Do== Laiyang has many beautiful natural landscapes, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a good place for mountaineering, photography, and walking, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and visit natural scenery. * [[File:水库.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area]][[File:娘娘山.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Niangniang Mountain Scenic Area]]{{do | name=Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area | alt=莱阳五龙河水利风景区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5421 | long=120.6234 | directions=Wulong River（五龙河） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The scenic area is built on the basis of the Muyu Reservoir. It has beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and rich ecological tourism resources. The Muyu Reservoir in the scenic area is a large-scale comprehensive reservoir with multiple functions such as flood control and urban water supply, as well as power generation, irrigation, aquaculture, forestry and fruit development, and tourism. }} * {{do | name=Niangniang Mountain | alt=娘娘山 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.6143 | long=120.6582 | directions=Daxue Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇大薛村） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The screen stands on the edge of the South China Sea. The mountains are in the shape of one mother and seven sons, with Niangniang Mountain in the middle, high and steep, lush forests and a wide view. There used to be a temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven on the top of the mountain, and the remains of the ancient temple still exist on the top. The seven mountains around the main peak are regarded as her seven children, and many legends about the mother and sons relying on each other have been circulated. Later, this place became a scene in Laiyang, "Seven Sons Peaks in a Row". }} * {{do | name=Dingziwan Coastal Tourist Resort | alt=丁字湾滨海旅游度假区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5087 | long=120.6364 | directions=Yangjun Town（羊郡镇） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a provincial tourist resort, bordering Yantai in the northeast and Qingdao in the southwest, with a coastline of 27.5 km. It covers a total area of about 100 square kilometers and is open to the public all day. It has vast land, rich tidal flats and freshwater resources, vast ecological wetlands and rich historical and cultural heritage. }} === Festivals === * '''[https://www.gov.cn/ztzl/2013cj/content_2321942.htm Chinese New Year（春节）]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}：'''Like other cities in China, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in Laiyang. In addition to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner, firecrackers, spring couplets and lanterns, there are some special customs in Laiyang. On New Year's Eve, many families will prepare "fried crispy meat" and "fried spring rolls". This traditional dish is very popular among locals and symbolizes the prosperity of "fried year after year". In addition, Laiyang still retains the folk activities of "welcoming the spring and receiving blessings". Many villages will organize dragon and lion dances and yangko teams to pray for good weather and good harvests in the new year. * '''[https://www.cctv.com/special/DW/index/index.shtml Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）]：'''During the Dragon Boat Festival, the traditional "making zongzi" is an indispensable custom in Laiyang. The zongzi in Laiyang has a rich filling. In addition to the common red dates and salted egg yolks, there are also some local specialties, such as using Laiyang's specialty apples as fillings, which have a unique taste. Locals will also hang wormwood and calamus during the Dragon Boat Festival to perform a ritual of "exorcising evil spirits and avoiding diseases." In addition, some villages in Laiyang will also hold dragon boat races. Although not as grand as some areas in the south, it is still a traditional event that villagers look forward to every year. * [https://tv.cctv.com/special/24jq/dongzhi/index.shtml '''Winter solstice（冬至）''']：On the day of the winter solstice, families in Laiyang will gather together to eat dumplings. In particular, there is a saying that "dumplings on the winter solstice are like noodles on the summer solstice". Dumplings are particularly important in this festival. The dumplings in Laiyang have a variety of fillings, including traditional pork and green onion fillings, as well as local seafood fillings, which are delicious. The celebration of the winter solstice is simple but warm, and it is an important moment for family reunion and expression of blessings. * '''Laiyang Temple Fair（莱阳庙会）：'''The temple fairs in Laiyang are an important part of the local traditional culture, especially during important festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. Temple fairs are usually accompanied by sacrifices, artistic performances, folk activities and other links, forming a unique festive atmosphere. Many temple fairs have traditional performances such as "dragon and lion dances", "yangko", and "stilt walking", which attract a large number of tourists and local residents to participate. Temple fairs are not only a way to pay homage to gods, but also an important way to display folk art and pass on local culture. * '''Laiyang Apple Culture Festival（莱阳苹果文化节）：'''Laiyang apples are famous for their sweet taste and high-quality varieties. Every autumn, Laiyang holds an Apple Culture Festival. During the festival, in addition to the display and promotion of apples, there are also a variety of farmers' handicrafts, local delicacies and folk performances. The Apple Culture Festival not only promotes the development of local agriculture and tourism, but also becomes a window for Laiyang farmers to show their harvest results and spread apple culture. ==Buy== [[File:莱阳梨.jpg|thumb|Laiyang pear pictures]] Laiyang pear is a famous fruit variety and one of the four famous pears in China. Laiyang pear is famous for its rich water content, crisp and sweet taste, and delicate flesh. It has become a delicacy that local and foreign tourists are eager to taste. Laiyang apple is one of the most famous specialties of Laiyang, known for its sweetness, juiciness, crispness and tenderness. Laiyang apple cultivation has a long history, and the unique climate and soil conditions make the apples here of excellent quality. Whether eaten fresh or made into juice or apple pie, they are very delicious. Laiyang wine is highly regarded in the domestic and international markets because Laiyang has a long history of grape planting and winemaking. Laiyang wine has a unique taste and rich local flavor and can be bought in wineries and specialty stores. Laiyang jujube is one of the local specialties, known for its sweet taste, thick flesh and thin skin. Jujube not only has high nutritional value, but is also regarded as a tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine, making it a good choice for gifts or personal use. ==Eat== Laiyang cuisine is a traditional local cuisine of Laiyang, Shandong Province. It is part of Shandong cuisine and has distinct local characteristics. Laiyang cuisine is deeply influenced by local natural resources and historical culture. It is based on seafood, agricultural products, and local specialties, and highlights delicious taste, color, aroma and taste. Laiyang cuisine focuses on the freshness and local characteristics of ingredients, especially combining the unique agricultural and marine resources of the Laiyang area, and has a strong local flavor. * '''Laiyang Wangjiayuan Restaurant''' 莱阳王家大院饭庄 ：Located in Zangjiatuan Village, 300 meters west of Lidu Villa, it provides authentic Laiyang cuisine. * '''Laiyang Longkelai Hotel''' 莱阳隆客来饭店：Building 6, Junmin Road, is the sixth restaurant in Laiyang's hotel reputation list * '''Huang's Restaurant, Yangjun Town''' 莱阳市羊郡镇黄家饭店：335 meters west of Fengshun Hotel, Yangjun Town, providing a variety of catering services ‌1 * '''莱阳小肠宋：'''No. 180, Wulong South Road, specializes in local cuisine and is listed in the Laiyang Restaurant Popularity List‌. * '''Laiyang noodle soup''' 莱阳打卤面：No. 72, Fushui North Road,providing authentic noodle soup ==Drink== Laiyang's apple juice is natural and additive-free. The freshly squeezed apple juice has a very rich taste, with a strong fruity aroma and a hint of refreshing sourness. Shandong is a major beer-drinking province in China, and Laiyang also has beer produced by local breweries. Locals often drink beer with barbecue and other foods, especially in summer, when iced beer is one of the most popular drinks. There are many tea restaurants and beverage shops in Laiyang, so there are various traditional tea drinks, such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, etc., as well as some innovative tea drinks that are paired with fruits, flowers and herbs. ==Sleep== Laiyang is a city full of natural beauty and historical culture. It has comfortable and convenient accommodation facilities and provides a variety of accommodation options to suit tourists with different needs. * '''Laiyang International Hotel''' 莱阳国际大酒店：This is a four-star hotel in the center of Laiyang, close to the commercial center, convenient transportation, convenient for shopping and dining. The hotel is fully equipped with various guest rooms, conference facilities and catering services. * '''Laiyang Ramada Plaza Hotel''' 莱阳华美达广场酒店：Located in the commercial centre of Laiyang, close to Laiyang Railway Station, this hotel offers a luxurious accommodation experience. The hotel's modern facilities and high-standard services are its highlights. * '''Laiyang Sheraton Hotel''' 莱阳喜来登酒店：This hotel combines traditional and modern design, providing comfortable accommodation and surrounded by many attractions. The hotel's dining and service quality is also good, suitable for travelers and business people. * '''Laiyang Haiyue Hotel''' 莱阳海悦酒店：The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms and provides exquisite dining services. The hotel has considerate services and complete facilities, making it an ideal choice for leisure and vacation. ==Go next== * '''[[Yantai]]:''' Yantai is located in the northeast of Shandong Peninsula. It is a city integrating seaside, mountains, forests, wine culture and historical relics. Yantai's Penglai Pavilion, Changdao and Yantai Wine Culture Tourism Area are all must-see attractions, especially for tourists who like natural scenery and food. * '''[[Qingdao]]:''' Qingdao attracts numerous tourists with its beautiful seaside scenery, fresh climate, German colonial relics and world-famous beer culture. Visitors can enjoy the sea breeze, beach and natural beauty in scenic spots such as the Zhanqiao, Badaguan and Laoshan, or experience the unique local beer culture in the Qingdao Beer Museum. * '''[[Jinan]]:''' Jinan is known as the "City of Springs" and has many famous spring attractions, such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Black Tiger Spring. Jinan is a city that perfectly integrates nature and humanity. You can not only enjoy the beautiful spring landscape, but also visit the long-standing historical sites, such as the Literati Gathering by Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. * '''[[Zibo]]：'''Zibo is a historic city in Shandong Province, located in the central part of Shandong, with rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscape. As the birthplace of ancient Chinese Qi culture, Zibo not only has a profound historical heritage, but also beautiful natural landscape and modern urban charm. * '''[[Tai'an]]:''' Tai'an is home to Mount Tai, one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. Mount Tai has attracted countless tourists with its majestic mountains, profound cultural background and unique mountaineering experience. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai, visiting the Dai Temple and appreciating the sunrise are classic tourist projects in Tai'an. {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Shandong}} {{geo|36.975833333333|120.71361111111}} h4dq7582l0pxrqyt9b7e474o3rqnv75 5289355 5289354 2026-06-08T08:30:36Z CommonsDelinker 1301297 Removing [[:c:File:水库.jpg|水库.jpg]], it has been deleted from Commons by [[:c:User:Didym|Didym]] because: per [[:c:Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Hyodong318|]]. 5289355 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wikivoyage banner of laiyang.jpeg}} '''Laiyang''' is a city in coastal [[Shandong]]. Laiyang is located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula. Laiyang has become a tourist destination because of its natural landscape, rich historical culture and local characteristics. Laiyang is a low mountain and hilly area with gentle undulations and crisscrossing gullies. By the end of 2023, Laiyang has a permanent population of 795,000. Laiyang apples are produced in abundance here, and the delicious and abundant fruits are well-known. Picking in the orchard has become a favorite experience activity for tourists. Laiyang is also rich in history and culture. The ancient ruins, temples and traditional folk customs make people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and felt the long heritage of this city. In addition, Laiyang's unique geographical environment makes the mountain and sea scenery here unique. Whether it is hiking, hot springs, or strolling on the beach, it makes people relax. Laiyang's natural, historical and delicious food are integrated, making it a unique attraction as a fun tourist destination. == Understand == === Districts === '''Laiyang Subdistrict'''：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. '''Suburban town：'''Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion. '''Zhuwu Town：'''Mainly based on agriculture, it has significant advantages in the cultivation of agricultural products such as apples and grapes. The town is of great significance in promoting agricultural modernization, increasing the added value of agricultural products and farmers' income. '''Fenggezhuang Town：'''Relying on its rich agricultural resources, Fenggezhuang Town has promoted the diversification of the local economy through the promotion of agricultural technology and the extension of the industrial chain. '''Yangjiabu Town：'''Famous for its traditional crafts and folk art, Yangjiabu Town is of great significance in cultural tourism and handicraft production. It is the inheritance place of local culture and an important node for the development of tourism. '''Shaojia Town：'''Shaojia Town relies on agricultural resources to develop characteristic industries, especially agricultural product processing and rural tourism. It plays an important role in promoting rural economic development and improving farmers' living standards. '''Xiaobei Town：'''The town is mainly based on agriculture and agricultural product processing, and is committed to agricultural modernization and rural economic development. It promotes rural industrial upgrading by developing agricultural cooperatives and industrial chains. '''Duanjiadian Township：'''Based on traditional agriculture, It promotes the planting and breeding of agricultural products, while paying attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, promoting ecological agriculture and green development in rural areas. '''Zhanggezhuang Town：'''It focuses on agricultural production and deep processing of agricultural products, and promotes agricultural industrialization and diversification of farmers' income. It is of great significance in improving agricultural production efficiency and developing rural economy. '''Yangjiadian Township：'''It relies on rich agricultural resources and focuses on developing characteristic planting and breeding industries. At the same time, the township has also played a positive role in promoting rural infrastructure construction and improving farmers' living conditions. '''Beigou Town：'''It is based on agriculture, especially fruit tree cultivation and agricultural production and processing. It has played a demonstration role in promoting agricultural science and technology innovation and increasing agricultural output value. '''Nangou Town：'''It is mainly based on agriculture, and vigorously develops agricultural industrialization and tourism, especially the combination of characteristic agricultural products and rural tourism, which promotes economic diversification. '''Xiaojiazhuang Town：'''It relies on agricultural resources to develop specialty agricultural products, such as apples and grapes, while promoting ecological agriculture and rural green development, which has improved the income level of local farmers. === History === In the Xia Dynasty, it was the land of Laiyi; in the Shang Dynasty, it was the land of Laiguo; in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was the land of Laihouguo; in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Qin Dynasty, it was the eastern border of Qi County. In the sixth year of Lu Xianggong (567 BC), Qi State destroyed Lai and built a new city in the area of Guchengzhuang to replace Lai State's rule over Jiaodong area. === Climate === {{climate chart |Laiyang |-6.8 |3.3 |6.3 |-4.8 |6.3 |11.4 |0.1 |12.3 |15.9 |6.6 |19.2 |33.3 |12.7 |24.9 |58.7 |17.8 |28.4 |79.0 |22.0 |30.4 |171.6 |21.6 |30.0 |160.7 |16.1 |26.9 |58.8 |8.9 |20.8 |26.8 |1.9 |12.7 |23.8 |-4.2 |5.5 |9.3 |float=right |clear=right |description=Source: Wikipedia. See a five-day weather forecast from the China Meteorological Data Service Centre. }} Laiyang is located in the Southeast Asian monsoon zone of the northern temperate zone. It has a continental monsoon type semi-humid climate. There is sufficient sunlight and four distinct seasons. In winter, it is cold and dry with low temperature and slight humidity; in spring, the earth warms up, with strong winds and prone to drought; in summer, it is warm, humid and rainy with abundant rain; in autumn, the temperature and humidity drop sharply, and the sky is high and the air is refreshing. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Laiyang, especially spring from April to May and autumn from September to October. The climate in these two seasons is mild and pleasant, suitable for travel and outdoor activities, and the scenery is the most charming. ==Get in== ===By plane === The nearest airport is in [[Yantai]]. Access by sea is also available via the city of Yantai. A bus drive from Yantai will bring you to Laiyang in about 2 hours. Taking the train is another choice. High-speed trains from Yantai take only 30 minutes to get to Laiyang. === By car === The self-driving route from Qingdao to Laiyang mainly passes through the Qingyin Expressway. The entire journey is about 120 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. === By train === Train is a very convenient means of transportation to Laiyang. You can reach Laiyang Station by taking a high-speed train. The transportation around the railway station is very convenient. The station is connected to the city's bus system and is surrounded by major highways and railway trunk lines, making it convenient for passengers to arrive from the city and other places. * {{go | name=LaiYang Station | alt=莱阳站 | url= | email= | address=No. 1 Jingshan Road（荆山路1号） | lat=37.6348 | long=120.7485 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 7316534 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is the main transportation hub of Laiyang City and It is the intermediate station between Lanyan Railway and Qingrong Intercity Railway. |wikidata=}} * {{go | name=LaiYangNan Station | alt=莱阳南站 | url= | email= | address=Northeast of Hucheng Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇胡城村东北侧） | lat=37.5561 | long=120.7334 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 6258998 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is an intermediate station of Laiyang-Rongcheng High-speed Railway. |wikidata=}} ==Get around== === By taxi === Taxis are a convenient means of transportation in Laiyang. Taxis have a low starting price and can easily take you to major attractions, such as Laiyang Pear Garden, historical and cultural sites, etc., making it convenient for tourists to travel short distances. === By self-driving === Laiyang has important traffic arteries such as Wenhua Road. The Laiyang to Weifang section of the S16 Rongwei Expressway is undergoing a renovation and expansion project, which will further improve the traffic efficiency and safety of this section. === By bus === Laiyang bus routes connect the city and some tourist attractions or transportation hubs. Tourists can choose the appropriate route according to their needs. The relevant information of bus routes can be found on the bus stops in the city and Laiyang local tourism websites and apps, which is very convenient. ==See== {{Mapframe|37.6646|120.7436|zoom=10|height=300|width=400|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Map of Laiyang}} Laiyang Chi Pear, which is generally called Liayang pear, is one of the traditional rare species of Shandong pears. Laiyang Pear Flowers, due to its large number of pear trees, Laiyang city is referred to as the "City of pears". * {{see | name=Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark | alt=莱阳白垩纪国家地质公园 | url=http://www.lybejgjdzgy.com/ | email=lydzgyglc@126.com | address=Jingangkou Village, Lügezhuang Town (吕格庄镇金岗口村) | lat=37.5654 | long=120.7181 | directions=head to Laiyang Central Bus Station, get a bus bound for Lügezhuang (吕格庄) or Xuanfang (穴坊), then alight at JIngangkou Village; the park is about 8 km from Laiyang Railway Station | phone=+86 535 7986789, +86 535 7551001 | tollfree= | hours=As of March 2022, the park is temporarily closed; normal opening hours are 08:30-17:00 | price=General entry to the park is free; the museum charges ¥40 and the petrified wood garden charges ¥30; combo tickets are ¥50 | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=A park rich in fossil deposits from the Cretaceous Period. Major attractions at the park include a large fossil museum, a garden comprised of petrified wood collected from around the world, and an excavation pit where a complete skeleton of a dinosaur species known as Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus was discovered in 1951. }} * {{see | name=Li Xiang Style travel zone | alt=梨乡风情旅游区 | url=http://www.bytravel.cn/Landscape/59/lixiangfengqinglvyouqu.html | email= | address=Zhaowangzhuang Town（照旺庄镇） | lat=37.6498 | long=120.7196 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7619638 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=t is the origin of Laiyang Pear and the main venue of the annual Pear Blossom Festival and Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival. It is a comprehensive rural tourism resort based on history, humanities, natural environment and agricultural planting, featuring rural folk experience, outdoor activities and ecological picking. The pear orchard in the scenic area covers an area of more than 10,000 acres, with the "Pear Tree King" and "Gong Pear Tree" with a tree age of more than 400 years. The famous historical and cultural landscapes such as "Dan Ya Chun Xue" and "Wu Long Hui Zhang" are all within the territory. The scenic area has more than 10 attractions such as Shuanghe Pond, Lilac Courtyard, Cultural Monument Corridor, Wedding Square, Folk Museum, Four Seasons Garden, Guanyun Bridge, etc. A series of activities such as the Pear Blossom Festival, Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival, Pear Orchard Self-Picking Tour, Pear Champion Selection, Farmhouse Experience, etc., attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit. }} * {{see | name=XianHe park | alt=蚬河公园 | url= | email= | address=Jingqi Road, Chengxiang Street（城厢街道旌旗路） | lat=37.6722 | long=120.7437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:00-17:00 | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a comprehensive cultural and leisure park with spring flowers as the main feature, pear blossoms as the main body, and water and green blending together. Close to the Xian River, the park has many trails, lakes and green spaces, with more than 100 species of garden plants and 54 garden pieces. }} * {{see | name=Zhuo village | alt=濯村 | url= | email= | address=Zhuo Village, Jiangtuan Town（姜疃镇濯村） | lat=37.6311 | long=120.7424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is one of the earliest villages in Laiyang. It was formed in the late Yuan Dynasty (around 1300 AD) and has a long history. As a traditional rural village in Shandong, the village has preserved a large number of historical relics and folk culture. Zhuo Village still retains a wealth of folk activities and traditional festivals, especially traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The villagers will hold a variety of celebrations, such as dragon dances, lion dances, temple fairs, etc. }} * {{see | name=LaiYangShi museum | alt=莱阳市博物馆 | url= | email= | address=The middle section of Dasi Street in the city center（市中心大寺街中段） | lat=37.634 | long=120.744 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7214498 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00 | price= Free | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=Founded in 1984, it is a public cultural institution established by Laiyang to display and protect local cultural heritage. Since its establishment, the museum has been committed to collecting and displaying historical relics, folk art, natural heritage, etc. related to Laiyang and its surrounding areas, becoming one of the local cultural business cards. }} ==Do== Laiyang has many beautiful natural landscapes, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a good place for mountaineering, photography, and walking, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and visit natural scenery. * [[File:娘娘山.jpg|thumb|Pictures of Niangniang Mountain Scenic Area]]{{do | name=Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area | alt=莱阳五龙河水利风景区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5421 | long=120.6234 | directions=Wulong River（五龙河） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The scenic area is built on the basis of the Muyu Reservoir. It has beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and rich ecological tourism resources. The Muyu Reservoir in the scenic area is a large-scale comprehensive reservoir with multiple functions such as flood control and urban water supply, as well as power generation, irrigation, aquaculture, forestry and fruit development, and tourism. }} * {{do | name=Niangniang Mountain | alt=娘娘山 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.6143 | long=120.6582 | directions=Daxue Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇大薛村） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The screen stands on the edge of the South China Sea. The mountains are in the shape of one mother and seven sons, with Niangniang Mountain in the middle, high and steep, lush forests and a wide view. There used to be a temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven on the top of the mountain, and the remains of the ancient temple still exist on the top. The seven mountains around the main peak are regarded as her seven children, and many legends about the mother and sons relying on each other have been circulated. Later, this place became a scene in Laiyang, "Seven Sons Peaks in a Row". }} * {{do | name=Dingziwan Coastal Tourist Resort | alt=丁字湾滨海旅游度假区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5087 | long=120.6364 | directions=Yangjun Town（羊郡镇） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a provincial tourist resort, bordering Yantai in the northeast and Qingdao in the southwest, with a coastline of 27.5 km. It covers a total area of about 100 square kilometers and is open to the public all day. It has vast land, rich tidal flats and freshwater resources, vast ecological wetlands and rich historical and cultural heritage. }} === Festivals === * '''[https://www.gov.cn/ztzl/2013cj/content_2321942.htm Chinese New Year（春节）]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}：'''Like other cities in China, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in Laiyang. In addition to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner, firecrackers, spring couplets and lanterns, there are some special customs in Laiyang. On New Year's Eve, many families will prepare "fried crispy meat" and "fried spring rolls". This traditional dish is very popular among locals and symbolizes the prosperity of "fried year after year". In addition, Laiyang still retains the folk activities of "welcoming the spring and receiving blessings". Many villages will organize dragon and lion dances and yangko teams to pray for good weather and good harvests in the new year. * '''[https://www.cctv.com/special/DW/index/index.shtml Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）]：'''During the Dragon Boat Festival, the traditional "making zongzi" is an indispensable custom in Laiyang. The zongzi in Laiyang has a rich filling. In addition to the common red dates and salted egg yolks, there are also some local specialties, such as using Laiyang's specialty apples as fillings, which have a unique taste. Locals will also hang wormwood and calamus during the Dragon Boat Festival to perform a ritual of "exorcising evil spirits and avoiding diseases." In addition, some villages in Laiyang will also hold dragon boat races. Although not as grand as some areas in the south, it is still a traditional event that villagers look forward to every year. * [https://tv.cctv.com/special/24jq/dongzhi/index.shtml '''Winter solstice（冬至）''']：On the day of the winter solstice, families in Laiyang will gather together to eat dumplings. In particular, there is a saying that "dumplings on the winter solstice are like noodles on the summer solstice". Dumplings are particularly important in this festival. The dumplings in Laiyang have a variety of fillings, including traditional pork and green onion fillings, as well as local seafood fillings, which are delicious. The celebration of the winter solstice is simple but warm, and it is an important moment for family reunion and expression of blessings. * '''Laiyang Temple Fair（莱阳庙会）：'''The temple fairs in Laiyang are an important part of the local traditional culture, especially during important festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. Temple fairs are usually accompanied by sacrifices, artistic performances, folk activities and other links, forming a unique festive atmosphere. Many temple fairs have traditional performances such as "dragon and lion dances", "yangko", and "stilt walking", which attract a large number of tourists and local residents to participate. Temple fairs are not only a way to pay homage to gods, but also an important way to display folk art and pass on local culture. * '''Laiyang Apple Culture Festival（莱阳苹果文化节）：'''Laiyang apples are famous for their sweet taste and high-quality varieties. Every autumn, Laiyang holds an Apple Culture Festival. During the festival, in addition to the display and promotion of apples, there are also a variety of farmers' handicrafts, local delicacies and folk performances. The Apple Culture Festival not only promotes the development of local agriculture and tourism, but also becomes a window for Laiyang farmers to show their harvest results and spread apple culture. ==Buy== [[File:莱阳梨.jpg|thumb|Laiyang pear pictures]] Laiyang pear is a famous fruit variety and one of the four famous pears in China. Laiyang pear is famous for its rich water content, crisp and sweet taste, and delicate flesh. It has become a delicacy that local and foreign tourists are eager to taste. Laiyang apple is one of the most famous specialties of Laiyang, known for its sweetness, juiciness, crispness and tenderness. Laiyang apple cultivation has a long history, and the unique climate and soil conditions make the apples here of excellent quality. Whether eaten fresh or made into juice or apple pie, they are very delicious. Laiyang wine is highly regarded in the domestic and international markets because Laiyang has a long history of grape planting and winemaking. Laiyang wine has a unique taste and rich local flavor and can be bought in wineries and specialty stores. Laiyang jujube is one of the local specialties, known for its sweet taste, thick flesh and thin skin. Jujube not only has high nutritional value, but is also regarded as a tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine, making it a good choice for gifts or personal use. ==Eat== Laiyang cuisine is a traditional local cuisine of Laiyang, Shandong Province. It is part of Shandong cuisine and has distinct local characteristics. Laiyang cuisine is deeply influenced by local natural resources and historical culture. It is based on seafood, agricultural products, and local specialties, and highlights delicious taste, color, aroma and taste. Laiyang cuisine focuses on the freshness and local characteristics of ingredients, especially combining the unique agricultural and marine resources of the Laiyang area, and has a strong local flavor. * '''Laiyang Wangjiayuan Restaurant''' 莱阳王家大院饭庄 ：Located in Zangjiatuan Village, 300 meters west of Lidu Villa, it provides authentic Laiyang cuisine. * '''Laiyang Longkelai Hotel''' 莱阳隆客来饭店：Building 6, Junmin Road, is the sixth restaurant in Laiyang's hotel reputation list * '''Huang's Restaurant, Yangjun Town''' 莱阳市羊郡镇黄家饭店：335 meters west of Fengshun Hotel, Yangjun Town, providing a variety of catering services ‌1 * '''莱阳小肠宋：'''No. 180, Wulong South Road, specializes in local cuisine and is listed in the Laiyang Restaurant Popularity List‌. * '''Laiyang noodle soup''' 莱阳打卤面：No. 72, Fushui North Road,providing authentic noodle soup ==Drink== Laiyang's apple juice is natural and additive-free. The freshly squeezed apple juice has a very rich taste, with a strong fruity aroma and a hint of refreshing sourness. Shandong is a major beer-drinking province in China, and Laiyang also has beer produced by local breweries. Locals often drink beer with barbecue and other foods, especially in summer, when iced beer is one of the most popular drinks. There are many tea restaurants and beverage shops in Laiyang, so there are various traditional tea drinks, such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, etc., as well as some innovative tea drinks that are paired with fruits, flowers and herbs. ==Sleep== Laiyang is a city full of natural beauty and historical culture. It has comfortable and convenient accommodation facilities and provides a variety of accommodation options to suit tourists with different needs. * '''Laiyang International Hotel''' 莱阳国际大酒店：This is a four-star hotel in the center of Laiyang, close to the commercial center, convenient transportation, convenient for shopping and dining. The hotel is fully equipped with various guest rooms, conference facilities and catering services. * '''Laiyang Ramada Plaza Hotel''' 莱阳华美达广场酒店：Located in the commercial centre of Laiyang, close to Laiyang Railway Station, this hotel offers a luxurious accommodation experience. The hotel's modern facilities and high-standard services are its highlights. * '''Laiyang Sheraton Hotel''' 莱阳喜来登酒店：This hotel combines traditional and modern design, providing comfortable accommodation and surrounded by many attractions. The hotel's dining and service quality is also good, suitable for travelers and business people. * '''Laiyang Haiyue Hotel''' 莱阳海悦酒店：The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms and provides exquisite dining services. The hotel has considerate services and complete facilities, making it an ideal choice for leisure and vacation. ==Go next== * '''[[Yantai]]:''' Yantai is located in the northeast of Shandong Peninsula. It is a city integrating seaside, mountains, forests, wine culture and historical relics. Yantai's Penglai Pavilion, Changdao and Yantai Wine Culture Tourism Area are all must-see attractions, especially for tourists who like natural scenery and food. * '''[[Qingdao]]:''' Qingdao attracts numerous tourists with its beautiful seaside scenery, fresh climate, German colonial relics and world-famous beer culture. Visitors can enjoy the sea breeze, beach and natural beauty in scenic spots such as the Zhanqiao, Badaguan and Laoshan, or experience the unique local beer culture in the Qingdao Beer Museum. * '''[[Jinan]]:''' Jinan is known as the "City of Springs" and has many famous spring attractions, such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Black Tiger Spring. Jinan is a city that perfectly integrates nature and humanity. You can not only enjoy the beautiful spring landscape, but also visit the long-standing historical sites, such as the Literati Gathering by Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. * '''[[Zibo]]：'''Zibo is a historic city in Shandong Province, located in the central part of Shandong, with rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscape. As the birthplace of ancient Chinese Qi culture, Zibo not only has a profound historical heritage, but also beautiful natural landscape and modern urban charm. * '''[[Tai'an]]:''' Tai'an is home to Mount Tai, one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. Mount Tai has attracted countless tourists with its majestic mountains, profound cultural background and unique mountaineering experience. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai, visiting the Dai Temple and appreciating the sunrise are classic tourist projects in Tai'an. {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Shandong}} {{geo|36.975833333333|120.71361111111}} b4bso06h7tfslavfh30wum00a72nxua 5289356 5289355 2026-06-08T08:30:40Z CommonsDelinker 1301297 Removing [[:c:File:娘娘山.jpg|娘娘山.jpg]], it has been deleted from Commons by [[:c:User:Didym|Didym]] because: per [[:c:Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Hyodong318|]]. 5289356 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wikivoyage banner of laiyang.jpeg}} '''Laiyang''' is a city in coastal [[Shandong]]. Laiyang is located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula. Laiyang has become a tourist destination because of its natural landscape, rich historical culture and local characteristics. Laiyang is a low mountain and hilly area with gentle undulations and crisscrossing gullies. By the end of 2023, Laiyang has a permanent population of 795,000. Laiyang apples are produced in abundance here, and the delicious and abundant fruits are well-known. Picking in the orchard has become a favorite experience activity for tourists. Laiyang is also rich in history and culture. The ancient ruins, temples and traditional folk customs make people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and felt the long heritage of this city. In addition, Laiyang's unique geographical environment makes the mountain and sea scenery here unique. Whether it is hiking, hot springs, or strolling on the beach, it makes people relax. Laiyang's natural, historical and delicious food are integrated, making it a unique attraction as a fun tourist destination. == Understand == === Districts === '''Laiyang Subdistrict'''：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. '''Suburban town：'''Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion. '''Zhuwu Town：'''Mainly based on agriculture, it has significant advantages in the cultivation of agricultural products such as apples and grapes. The town is of great significance in promoting agricultural modernization, increasing the added value of agricultural products and farmers' income. '''Fenggezhuang Town：'''Relying on its rich agricultural resources, Fenggezhuang Town has promoted the diversification of the local economy through the promotion of agricultural technology and the extension of the industrial chain. '''Yangjiabu Town：'''Famous for its traditional crafts and folk art, Yangjiabu Town is of great significance in cultural tourism and handicraft production. It is the inheritance place of local culture and an important node for the development of tourism. '''Shaojia Town：'''Shaojia Town relies on agricultural resources to develop characteristic industries, especially agricultural product processing and rural tourism. It plays an important role in promoting rural economic development and improving farmers' living standards. '''Xiaobei Town：'''The town is mainly based on agriculture and agricultural product processing, and is committed to agricultural modernization and rural economic development. It promotes rural industrial upgrading by developing agricultural cooperatives and industrial chains. '''Duanjiadian Township：'''Based on traditional agriculture, It promotes the planting and breeding of agricultural products, while paying attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, promoting ecological agriculture and green development in rural areas. '''Zhanggezhuang Town：'''It focuses on agricultural production and deep processing of agricultural products, and promotes agricultural industrialization and diversification of farmers' income. It is of great significance in improving agricultural production efficiency and developing rural economy. '''Yangjiadian Township：'''It relies on rich agricultural resources and focuses on developing characteristic planting and breeding industries. At the same time, the township has also played a positive role in promoting rural infrastructure construction and improving farmers' living conditions. '''Beigou Town：'''It is based on agriculture, especially fruit tree cultivation and agricultural production and processing. It has played a demonstration role in promoting agricultural science and technology innovation and increasing agricultural output value. '''Nangou Town：'''It is mainly based on agriculture, and vigorously develops agricultural industrialization and tourism, especially the combination of characteristic agricultural products and rural tourism, which promotes economic diversification. '''Xiaojiazhuang Town：'''It relies on agricultural resources to develop specialty agricultural products, such as apples and grapes, while promoting ecological agriculture and rural green development, which has improved the income level of local farmers. === History === In the Xia Dynasty, it was the land of Laiyi; in the Shang Dynasty, it was the land of Laiguo; in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was the land of Laihouguo; in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Qin Dynasty, it was the eastern border of Qi County. In the sixth year of Lu Xianggong (567 BC), Qi State destroyed Lai and built a new city in the area of Guchengzhuang to replace Lai State's rule over Jiaodong area. === Climate === {{climate chart |Laiyang |-6.8 |3.3 |6.3 |-4.8 |6.3 |11.4 |0.1 |12.3 |15.9 |6.6 |19.2 |33.3 |12.7 |24.9 |58.7 |17.8 |28.4 |79.0 |22.0 |30.4 |171.6 |21.6 |30.0 |160.7 |16.1 |26.9 |58.8 |8.9 |20.8 |26.8 |1.9 |12.7 |23.8 |-4.2 |5.5 |9.3 |float=right |clear=right |description=Source: Wikipedia. See a five-day weather forecast from the China Meteorological Data Service Centre. }} Laiyang is located in the Southeast Asian monsoon zone of the northern temperate zone. It has a continental monsoon type semi-humid climate. There is sufficient sunlight and four distinct seasons. In winter, it is cold and dry with low temperature and slight humidity; in spring, the earth warms up, with strong winds and prone to drought; in summer, it is warm, humid and rainy with abundant rain; in autumn, the temperature and humidity drop sharply, and the sky is high and the air is refreshing. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Laiyang, especially spring from April to May and autumn from September to October. The climate in these two seasons is mild and pleasant, suitable for travel and outdoor activities, and the scenery is the most charming. ==Get in== ===By plane === The nearest airport is in [[Yantai]]. Access by sea is also available via the city of Yantai. A bus drive from Yantai will bring you to Laiyang in about 2 hours. Taking the train is another choice. High-speed trains from Yantai take only 30 minutes to get to Laiyang. === By car === The self-driving route from Qingdao to Laiyang mainly passes through the Qingyin Expressway. The entire journey is about 120 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. === By train === Train is a very convenient means of transportation to Laiyang. You can reach Laiyang Station by taking a high-speed train. The transportation around the railway station is very convenient. The station is connected to the city's bus system and is surrounded by major highways and railway trunk lines, making it convenient for passengers to arrive from the city and other places. * {{go | name=LaiYang Station | alt=莱阳站 | url= | email= | address=No. 1 Jingshan Road（荆山路1号） | lat=37.6348 | long=120.7485 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 7316534 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is the main transportation hub of Laiyang City and It is the intermediate station between Lanyan Railway and Qingrong Intercity Railway. |wikidata=}} * {{go | name=LaiYangNan Station | alt=莱阳南站 | url= | email= | address=Northeast of Hucheng Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇胡城村东北侧） | lat=37.5561 | long=120.7334 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 6258998 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is an intermediate station of Laiyang-Rongcheng High-speed Railway. |wikidata=}} ==Get around== === By taxi === Taxis are a convenient means of transportation in Laiyang. Taxis have a low starting price and can easily take you to major attractions, such as Laiyang Pear Garden, historical and cultural sites, etc., making it convenient for tourists to travel short distances. === By self-driving === Laiyang has important traffic arteries such as Wenhua Road. The Laiyang to Weifang section of the S16 Rongwei Expressway is undergoing a renovation and expansion project, which will further improve the traffic efficiency and safety of this section. === By bus === Laiyang bus routes connect the city and some tourist attractions or transportation hubs. Tourists can choose the appropriate route according to their needs. The relevant information of bus routes can be found on the bus stops in the city and Laiyang local tourism websites and apps, which is very convenient. ==See== {{Mapframe|37.6646|120.7436|zoom=10|height=300|width=400|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Map of Laiyang}} Laiyang Chi Pear, which is generally called Liayang pear, is one of the traditional rare species of Shandong pears. Laiyang Pear Flowers, due to its large number of pear trees, Laiyang city is referred to as the "City of pears". * {{see | name=Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark | alt=莱阳白垩纪国家地质公园 | url=http://www.lybejgjdzgy.com/ | email=lydzgyglc@126.com | address=Jingangkou Village, Lügezhuang Town (吕格庄镇金岗口村) | lat=37.5654 | long=120.7181 | directions=head to Laiyang Central Bus Station, get a bus bound for Lügezhuang (吕格庄) or Xuanfang (穴坊), then alight at JIngangkou Village; the park is about 8 km from Laiyang Railway Station | phone=+86 535 7986789, +86 535 7551001 | tollfree= | hours=As of March 2022, the park is temporarily closed; normal opening hours are 08:30-17:00 | price=General entry to the park is free; the museum charges ¥40 and the petrified wood garden charges ¥30; combo tickets are ¥50 | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=A park rich in fossil deposits from the Cretaceous Period. Major attractions at the park include a large fossil museum, a garden comprised of petrified wood collected from around the world, and an excavation pit where a complete skeleton of a dinosaur species known as Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus was discovered in 1951. }} * {{see | name=Li Xiang Style travel zone | alt=梨乡风情旅游区 | url=http://www.bytravel.cn/Landscape/59/lixiangfengqinglvyouqu.html | email= | address=Zhaowangzhuang Town（照旺庄镇） | lat=37.6498 | long=120.7196 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7619638 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=t is the origin of Laiyang Pear and the main venue of the annual Pear Blossom Festival and Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival. It is a comprehensive rural tourism resort based on history, humanities, natural environment and agricultural planting, featuring rural folk experience, outdoor activities and ecological picking. The pear orchard in the scenic area covers an area of more than 10,000 acres, with the "Pear Tree King" and "Gong Pear Tree" with a tree age of more than 400 years. The famous historical and cultural landscapes such as "Dan Ya Chun Xue" and "Wu Long Hui Zhang" are all within the territory. The scenic area has more than 10 attractions such as Shuanghe Pond, Lilac Courtyard, Cultural Monument Corridor, Wedding Square, Folk Museum, Four Seasons Garden, Guanyun Bridge, etc. A series of activities such as the Pear Blossom Festival, Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival, Pear Orchard Self-Picking Tour, Pear Champion Selection, Farmhouse Experience, etc., attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit. }} * {{see | name=XianHe park | alt=蚬河公园 | url= | email= | address=Jingqi Road, Chengxiang Street（城厢街道旌旗路） | lat=37.6722 | long=120.7437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:00-17:00 | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a comprehensive cultural and leisure park with spring flowers as the main feature, pear blossoms as the main body, and water and green blending together. Close to the Xian River, the park has many trails, lakes and green spaces, with more than 100 species of garden plants and 54 garden pieces. }} * {{see | name=Zhuo village | alt=濯村 | url= | email= | address=Zhuo Village, Jiangtuan Town（姜疃镇濯村） | lat=37.6311 | long=120.7424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is one of the earliest villages in Laiyang. It was formed in the late Yuan Dynasty (around 1300 AD) and has a long history. As a traditional rural village in Shandong, the village has preserved a large number of historical relics and folk culture. Zhuo Village still retains a wealth of folk activities and traditional festivals, especially traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The villagers will hold a variety of celebrations, such as dragon dances, lion dances, temple fairs, etc. }} * {{see | name=LaiYangShi museum | alt=莱阳市博物馆 | url= | email= | address=The middle section of Dasi Street in the city center（市中心大寺街中段） | lat=37.634 | long=120.744 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7214498 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00 | price= Free | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=Founded in 1984, it is a public cultural institution established by Laiyang to display and protect local cultural heritage. Since its establishment, the museum has been committed to collecting and displaying historical relics, folk art, natural heritage, etc. related to Laiyang and its surrounding areas, becoming one of the local cultural business cards. }} ==Do== Laiyang has many beautiful natural landscapes, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a good place for mountaineering, photography, and walking, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and visit natural scenery. * {{do | name=Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area | alt=莱阳五龙河水利风景区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5421 | long=120.6234 | directions=Wulong River（五龙河） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The scenic area is built on the basis of the Muyu Reservoir. It has beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and rich ecological tourism resources. The Muyu Reservoir in the scenic area is a large-scale comprehensive reservoir with multiple functions such as flood control and urban water supply, as well as power generation, irrigation, aquaculture, forestry and fruit development, and tourism. }} * {{do | name=Niangniang Mountain | alt=娘娘山 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.6143 | long=120.6582 | directions=Daxue Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇大薛村） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The screen stands on the edge of the South China Sea. The mountains are in the shape of one mother and seven sons, with Niangniang Mountain in the middle, high and steep, lush forests and a wide view. There used to be a temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven on the top of the mountain, and the remains of the ancient temple still exist on the top. The seven mountains around the main peak are regarded as her seven children, and many legends about the mother and sons relying on each other have been circulated. Later, this place became a scene in Laiyang, "Seven Sons Peaks in a Row". }} * {{do | name=Dingziwan Coastal Tourist Resort | alt=丁字湾滨海旅游度假区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5087 | long=120.6364 | directions=Yangjun Town（羊郡镇） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a provincial tourist resort, bordering Yantai in the northeast and Qingdao in the southwest, with a coastline of 27.5 km. It covers a total area of about 100 square kilometers and is open to the public all day. It has vast land, rich tidal flats and freshwater resources, vast ecological wetlands and rich historical and cultural heritage. }} === Festivals === * '''[https://www.gov.cn/ztzl/2013cj/content_2321942.htm Chinese New Year（春节）]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}：'''Like other cities in China, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in Laiyang. In addition to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner, firecrackers, spring couplets and lanterns, there are some special customs in Laiyang. On New Year's Eve, many families will prepare "fried crispy meat" and "fried spring rolls". This traditional dish is very popular among locals and symbolizes the prosperity of "fried year after year". In addition, Laiyang still retains the folk activities of "welcoming the spring and receiving blessings". Many villages will organize dragon and lion dances and yangko teams to pray for good weather and good harvests in the new year. * '''[https://www.cctv.com/special/DW/index/index.shtml Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）]：'''During the Dragon Boat Festival, the traditional "making zongzi" is an indispensable custom in Laiyang. The zongzi in Laiyang has a rich filling. In addition to the common red dates and salted egg yolks, there are also some local specialties, such as using Laiyang's specialty apples as fillings, which have a unique taste. Locals will also hang wormwood and calamus during the Dragon Boat Festival to perform a ritual of "exorcising evil spirits and avoiding diseases." In addition, some villages in Laiyang will also hold dragon boat races. Although not as grand as some areas in the south, it is still a traditional event that villagers look forward to every year. * [https://tv.cctv.com/special/24jq/dongzhi/index.shtml '''Winter solstice（冬至）''']：On the day of the winter solstice, families in Laiyang will gather together to eat dumplings. In particular, there is a saying that "dumplings on the winter solstice are like noodles on the summer solstice". Dumplings are particularly important in this festival. The dumplings in Laiyang have a variety of fillings, including traditional pork and green onion fillings, as well as local seafood fillings, which are delicious. The celebration of the winter solstice is simple but warm, and it is an important moment for family reunion and expression of blessings. * '''Laiyang Temple Fair（莱阳庙会）：'''The temple fairs in Laiyang are an important part of the local traditional culture, especially during important festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. Temple fairs are usually accompanied by sacrifices, artistic performances, folk activities and other links, forming a unique festive atmosphere. Many temple fairs have traditional performances such as "dragon and lion dances", "yangko", and "stilt walking", which attract a large number of tourists and local residents to participate. Temple fairs are not only a way to pay homage to gods, but also an important way to display folk art and pass on local culture. * '''Laiyang Apple Culture Festival（莱阳苹果文化节）：'''Laiyang apples are famous for their sweet taste and high-quality varieties. Every autumn, Laiyang holds an Apple Culture Festival. During the festival, in addition to the display and promotion of apples, there are also a variety of farmers' handicrafts, local delicacies and folk performances. The Apple Culture Festival not only promotes the development of local agriculture and tourism, but also becomes a window for Laiyang farmers to show their harvest results and spread apple culture. ==Buy== [[File:莱阳梨.jpg|thumb|Laiyang pear pictures]] Laiyang pear is a famous fruit variety and one of the four famous pears in China. Laiyang pear is famous for its rich water content, crisp and sweet taste, and delicate flesh. It has become a delicacy that local and foreign tourists are eager to taste. Laiyang apple is one of the most famous specialties of Laiyang, known for its sweetness, juiciness, crispness and tenderness. Laiyang apple cultivation has a long history, and the unique climate and soil conditions make the apples here of excellent quality. Whether eaten fresh or made into juice or apple pie, they are very delicious. Laiyang wine is highly regarded in the domestic and international markets because Laiyang has a long history of grape planting and winemaking. Laiyang wine has a unique taste and rich local flavor and can be bought in wineries and specialty stores. Laiyang jujube is one of the local specialties, known for its sweet taste, thick flesh and thin skin. Jujube not only has high nutritional value, but is also regarded as a tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine, making it a good choice for gifts or personal use. ==Eat== Laiyang cuisine is a traditional local cuisine of Laiyang, Shandong Province. It is part of Shandong cuisine and has distinct local characteristics. Laiyang cuisine is deeply influenced by local natural resources and historical culture. It is based on seafood, agricultural products, and local specialties, and highlights delicious taste, color, aroma and taste. Laiyang cuisine focuses on the freshness and local characteristics of ingredients, especially combining the unique agricultural and marine resources of the Laiyang area, and has a strong local flavor. * '''Laiyang Wangjiayuan Restaurant''' 莱阳王家大院饭庄 ：Located in Zangjiatuan Village, 300 meters west of Lidu Villa, it provides authentic Laiyang cuisine. * '''Laiyang Longkelai Hotel''' 莱阳隆客来饭店：Building 6, Junmin Road, is the sixth restaurant in Laiyang's hotel reputation list * '''Huang's Restaurant, Yangjun Town''' 莱阳市羊郡镇黄家饭店：335 meters west of Fengshun Hotel, Yangjun Town, providing a variety of catering services ‌1 * '''莱阳小肠宋：'''No. 180, Wulong South Road, specializes in local cuisine and is listed in the Laiyang Restaurant Popularity List‌. * '''Laiyang noodle soup''' 莱阳打卤面：No. 72, Fushui North Road,providing authentic noodle soup ==Drink== Laiyang's apple juice is natural and additive-free. The freshly squeezed apple juice has a very rich taste, with a strong fruity aroma and a hint of refreshing sourness. Shandong is a major beer-drinking province in China, and Laiyang also has beer produced by local breweries. Locals often drink beer with barbecue and other foods, especially in summer, when iced beer is one of the most popular drinks. There are many tea restaurants and beverage shops in Laiyang, so there are various traditional tea drinks, such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, etc., as well as some innovative tea drinks that are paired with fruits, flowers and herbs. ==Sleep== Laiyang is a city full of natural beauty and historical culture. It has comfortable and convenient accommodation facilities and provides a variety of accommodation options to suit tourists with different needs. * '''Laiyang International Hotel''' 莱阳国际大酒店：This is a four-star hotel in the center of Laiyang, close to the commercial center, convenient transportation, convenient for shopping and dining. The hotel is fully equipped with various guest rooms, conference facilities and catering services. * '''Laiyang Ramada Plaza Hotel''' 莱阳华美达广场酒店：Located in the commercial centre of Laiyang, close to Laiyang Railway Station, this hotel offers a luxurious accommodation experience. The hotel's modern facilities and high-standard services are its highlights. * '''Laiyang Sheraton Hotel''' 莱阳喜来登酒店：This hotel combines traditional and modern design, providing comfortable accommodation and surrounded by many attractions. The hotel's dining and service quality is also good, suitable for travelers and business people. * '''Laiyang Haiyue Hotel''' 莱阳海悦酒店：The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms and provides exquisite dining services. The hotel has considerate services and complete facilities, making it an ideal choice for leisure and vacation. ==Go next== * '''[[Yantai]]:''' Yantai is located in the northeast of Shandong Peninsula. It is a city integrating seaside, mountains, forests, wine culture and historical relics. Yantai's Penglai Pavilion, Changdao and Yantai Wine Culture Tourism Area are all must-see attractions, especially for tourists who like natural scenery and food. * '''[[Qingdao]]:''' Qingdao attracts numerous tourists with its beautiful seaside scenery, fresh climate, German colonial relics and world-famous beer culture. Visitors can enjoy the sea breeze, beach and natural beauty in scenic spots such as the Zhanqiao, Badaguan and Laoshan, or experience the unique local beer culture in the Qingdao Beer Museum. * '''[[Jinan]]:''' Jinan is known as the "City of Springs" and has many famous spring attractions, such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Black Tiger Spring. Jinan is a city that perfectly integrates nature and humanity. You can not only enjoy the beautiful spring landscape, but also visit the long-standing historical sites, such as the Literati Gathering by Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. * '''[[Zibo]]：'''Zibo is a historic city in Shandong Province, located in the central part of Shandong, with rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscape. As the birthplace of ancient Chinese Qi culture, Zibo not only has a profound historical heritage, but also beautiful natural landscape and modern urban charm. * '''[[Tai'an]]:''' Tai'an is home to Mount Tai, one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. Mount Tai has attracted countless tourists with its majestic mountains, profound cultural background and unique mountaineering experience. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai, visiting the Dai Temple and appreciating the sunrise are classic tourist projects in Tai'an. {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Shandong}} {{geo|36.975833333333|120.71361111111}} 3sh6ruf2homh736d5nd26kzlsdhjpxz 5289357 5289356 2026-06-08T08:30:44Z CommonsDelinker 1301297 Removing [[:c:File:莱阳梨.jpg|莱阳梨.jpg]], it has been deleted from Commons by [[:c:User:Didym|Didym]] because: per [[:c:Commons:Deletion requests/Files uploaded by Hyodong318|]]. 5289357 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Wikivoyage banner of laiyang.jpeg}} '''Laiyang''' is a city in coastal [[Shandong]]. Laiyang is located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula. Laiyang has become a tourist destination because of its natural landscape, rich historical culture and local characteristics. Laiyang is a low mountain and hilly area with gentle undulations and crisscrossing gullies. By the end of 2023, Laiyang has a permanent population of 795,000. Laiyang apples are produced in abundance here, and the delicious and abundant fruits are well-known. Picking in the orchard has become a favorite experience activity for tourists. Laiyang is also rich in history and culture. The ancient ruins, temples and traditional folk customs make people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and felt the long heritage of this city. In addition, Laiyang's unique geographical environment makes the mountain and sea scenery here unique. Whether it is hiking, hot springs, or strolling on the beach, it makes people relax. Laiyang's natural, historical and delicious food are integrated, making it a unique attraction as a fun tourist destination. == Understand == === Districts === '''Laiyang Subdistrict'''：As the urban area of Laiyang, Laiyang Subdistrict is the core of politics, economy and culture. It is a gathering place for government agencies, commercial centers and infrastructure, and undertakes the administrative management, public services and regional coordination functions of the whole city. '''Suburban town：'''Suburban town connects urban and rural areas and plays a role in urban-rural integration. It is not only an important base for agricultural production, but also plays a key role in modern industry, infrastructure construction and urban expansion. '''Zhuwu Town：'''Mainly based on agriculture, it has significant advantages in the cultivation of agricultural products such as apples and grapes. The town is of great significance in promoting agricultural modernization, increasing the added value of agricultural products and farmers' income. '''Fenggezhuang Town：'''Relying on its rich agricultural resources, Fenggezhuang Town has promoted the diversification of the local economy through the promotion of agricultural technology and the extension of the industrial chain. '''Yangjiabu Town：'''Famous for its traditional crafts and folk art, Yangjiabu Town is of great significance in cultural tourism and handicraft production. It is the inheritance place of local culture and an important node for the development of tourism. '''Shaojia Town：'''Shaojia Town relies on agricultural resources to develop characteristic industries, especially agricultural product processing and rural tourism. It plays an important role in promoting rural economic development and improving farmers' living standards. '''Xiaobei Town：'''The town is mainly based on agriculture and agricultural product processing, and is committed to agricultural modernization and rural economic development. It promotes rural industrial upgrading by developing agricultural cooperatives and industrial chains. '''Duanjiadian Township：'''Based on traditional agriculture, It promotes the planting and breeding of agricultural products, while paying attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, promoting ecological agriculture and green development in rural areas. '''Zhanggezhuang Town：'''It focuses on agricultural production and deep processing of agricultural products, and promotes agricultural industrialization and diversification of farmers' income. It is of great significance in improving agricultural production efficiency and developing rural economy. '''Yangjiadian Township：'''It relies on rich agricultural resources and focuses on developing characteristic planting and breeding industries. At the same time, the township has also played a positive role in promoting rural infrastructure construction and improving farmers' living conditions. '''Beigou Town：'''It is based on agriculture, especially fruit tree cultivation and agricultural production and processing. It has played a demonstration role in promoting agricultural science and technology innovation and increasing agricultural output value. '''Nangou Town：'''It is mainly based on agriculture, and vigorously develops agricultural industrialization and tourism, especially the combination of characteristic agricultural products and rural tourism, which promotes economic diversification. '''Xiaojiazhuang Town：'''It relies on agricultural resources to develop specialty agricultural products, such as apples and grapes, while promoting ecological agriculture and rural green development, which has improved the income level of local farmers. === History === In the Xia Dynasty, it was the land of Laiyi; in the Shang Dynasty, it was the land of Laiguo; in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was the land of Laihouguo; in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Qin Dynasty, it was the eastern border of Qi County. In the sixth year of Lu Xianggong (567 BC), Qi State destroyed Lai and built a new city in the area of Guchengzhuang to replace Lai State's rule over Jiaodong area. === Climate === {{climate chart |Laiyang |-6.8 |3.3 |6.3 |-4.8 |6.3 |11.4 |0.1 |12.3 |15.9 |6.6 |19.2 |33.3 |12.7 |24.9 |58.7 |17.8 |28.4 |79.0 |22.0 |30.4 |171.6 |21.6 |30.0 |160.7 |16.1 |26.9 |58.8 |8.9 |20.8 |26.8 |1.9 |12.7 |23.8 |-4.2 |5.5 |9.3 |float=right |clear=right |description=Source: Wikipedia. See a five-day weather forecast from the China Meteorological Data Service Centre. }} Laiyang is located in the Southeast Asian monsoon zone of the northern temperate zone. It has a continental monsoon type semi-humid climate. There is sufficient sunlight and four distinct seasons. In winter, it is cold and dry with low temperature and slight humidity; in spring, the earth warms up, with strong winds and prone to drought; in summer, it is warm, humid and rainy with abundant rain; in autumn, the temperature and humidity drop sharply, and the sky is high and the air is refreshing. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Laiyang, especially spring from April to May and autumn from September to October. The climate in these two seasons is mild and pleasant, suitable for travel and outdoor activities, and the scenery is the most charming. ==Get in== ===By plane === The nearest airport is in [[Yantai]]. Access by sea is also available via the city of Yantai. A bus drive from Yantai will bring you to Laiyang in about 2 hours. Taking the train is another choice. High-speed trains from Yantai take only 30 minutes to get to Laiyang. === By car === The self-driving route from Qingdao to Laiyang mainly passes through the Qingyin Expressway. The entire journey is about 120 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. === By train === Train is a very convenient means of transportation to Laiyang. You can reach Laiyang Station by taking a high-speed train. The transportation around the railway station is very convenient. The station is connected to the city's bus system and is surrounded by major highways and railway trunk lines, making it convenient for passengers to arrive from the city and other places. * {{go | name=LaiYang Station | alt=莱阳站 | url= | email= | address=No. 1 Jingshan Road（荆山路1号） | lat=37.6348 | long=120.7485 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 7316534 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is the main transportation hub of Laiyang City and It is the intermediate station between Lanyan Railway and Qingrong Intercity Railway. |wikidata=}} * {{go | name=LaiYangNan Station | alt=莱阳南站 | url= | email= | address=Northeast of Hucheng Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇胡城村东北侧） | lat=37.5561 | long=120.7334 | directions= | phone=+86 0535 6258998 | tollfree= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= |lastedit=2024-12-14| content=It is an intermediate station of Laiyang-Rongcheng High-speed Railway. |wikidata=}} ==Get around== === By taxi === Taxis are a convenient means of transportation in Laiyang. Taxis have a low starting price and can easily take you to major attractions, such as Laiyang Pear Garden, historical and cultural sites, etc., making it convenient for tourists to travel short distances. === By self-driving === Laiyang has important traffic arteries such as Wenhua Road. The Laiyang to Weifang section of the S16 Rongwei Expressway is undergoing a renovation and expansion project, which will further improve the traffic efficiency and safety of this section. === By bus === Laiyang bus routes connect the city and some tourist attractions or transportation hubs. Tourists can choose the appropriate route according to their needs. The relevant information of bus routes can be found on the bus stops in the city and Laiyang local tourism websites and apps, which is very convenient. ==See== {{Mapframe|37.6646|120.7436|zoom=10|height=300|width=400|layer=|staticmap=|align=|name=Map of Laiyang}} Laiyang Chi Pear, which is generally called Liayang pear, is one of the traditional rare species of Shandong pears. Laiyang Pear Flowers, due to its large number of pear trees, Laiyang city is referred to as the "City of pears". * {{see | name=Laiyang Cretaceous National Geopark | alt=莱阳白垩纪国家地质公园 | url=http://www.lybejgjdzgy.com/ | email=lydzgyglc@126.com | address=Jingangkou Village, Lügezhuang Town (吕格庄镇金岗口村) | lat=37.5654 | long=120.7181 | directions=head to Laiyang Central Bus Station, get a bus bound for Lügezhuang (吕格庄) or Xuanfang (穴坊), then alight at JIngangkou Village; the park is about 8 km from Laiyang Railway Station | phone=+86 535 7986789, +86 535 7551001 | tollfree= | hours=As of March 2022, the park is temporarily closed; normal opening hours are 08:30-17:00 | price=General entry to the park is free; the museum charges ¥40 and the petrified wood garden charges ¥30; combo tickets are ¥50 | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=A park rich in fossil deposits from the Cretaceous Period. Major attractions at the park include a large fossil museum, a garden comprised of petrified wood collected from around the world, and an excavation pit where a complete skeleton of a dinosaur species known as Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus was discovered in 1951. }} * {{see | name=Li Xiang Style travel zone | alt=梨乡风情旅游区 | url=http://www.bytravel.cn/Landscape/59/lixiangfengqinglvyouqu.html | email= | address=Zhaowangzhuang Town（照旺庄镇） | lat=37.6498 | long=120.7196 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7619638 | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=t is the origin of Laiyang Pear and the main venue of the annual Pear Blossom Festival and Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival. It is a comprehensive rural tourism resort based on history, humanities, natural environment and agricultural planting, featuring rural folk experience, outdoor activities and ecological picking. The pear orchard in the scenic area covers an area of more than 10,000 acres, with the "Pear Tree King" and "Gong Pear Tree" with a tree age of more than 400 years. The famous historical and cultural landscapes such as "Dan Ya Chun Xue" and "Wu Long Hui Zhang" are all within the territory. The scenic area has more than 10 attractions such as Shuanghe Pond, Lilac Courtyard, Cultural Monument Corridor, Wedding Square, Folk Museum, Four Seasons Garden, Guanyun Bridge, etc. A series of activities such as the Pear Blossom Festival, Laiyang Pear Cultural Festival, Pear Orchard Self-Picking Tour, Pear Champion Selection, Farmhouse Experience, etc., attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit. }} * {{see | name=XianHe park | alt=蚬河公园 | url= | email= | address=Jingqi Road, Chengxiang Street（城厢街道旌旗路） | lat=37.6722 | long=120.7437 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:00-17:00 | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a comprehensive cultural and leisure park with spring flowers as the main feature, pear blossoms as the main body, and water and green blending together. Close to the Xian River, the park has many trails, lakes and green spaces, with more than 100 species of garden plants and 54 garden pieces. }} * {{see | name=Zhuo village | alt=濯村 | url= | email= | address=Zhuo Village, Jiangtuan Town（姜疃镇濯村） | lat=37.6311 | long=120.7424 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=24 hr | price=The scenic spot is open to the public free of charge | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is one of the earliest villages in Laiyang. It was formed in the late Yuan Dynasty (around 1300 AD) and has a long history. As a traditional rural village in Shandong, the village has preserved a large number of historical relics and folk culture. Zhuo Village still retains a wealth of folk activities and traditional festivals, especially traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The villagers will hold a variety of celebrations, such as dragon dances, lion dances, temple fairs, etc. }} * {{see | name=LaiYangShi museum | alt=莱阳市博物馆 | url= | email= | address=The middle section of Dasi Street in the city center（市中心大寺街中段） | lat=37.634 | long=120.744 | directions= | phone=+86 535 7214498 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-11:30, 14:00-17:00 | price= Free | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=Founded in 1984, it is a public cultural institution established by Laiyang to display and protect local cultural heritage. Since its establishment, the museum has been committed to collecting and displaying historical relics, folk art, natural heritage, etc. related to Laiyang and its surrounding areas, becoming one of the local cultural business cards. }} ==Do== Laiyang has many beautiful natural landscapes, picturesque mountains and clear waters, and pleasant scenery. It is a good place for mountaineering, photography, and walking, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and visit natural scenery. * {{do | name=Laiyang Wulong River Water Conservancy Scenic Area | alt=莱阳五龙河水利风景区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5421 | long=120.6234 | directions=Wulong River（五龙河） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The scenic area is built on the basis of the Muyu Reservoir. It has beautiful natural scenery, unique cultural landscape and rich ecological tourism resources. The Muyu Reservoir in the scenic area is a large-scale comprehensive reservoir with multiple functions such as flood control and urban water supply, as well as power generation, irrigation, aquaculture, forestry and fruit development, and tourism. }} * {{do | name=Niangniang Mountain | alt=娘娘山 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.6143 | long=120.6582 | directions=Daxue Village, Gaogezhuang Town（高格庄镇大薛村） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=The screen stands on the edge of the South China Sea. The mountains are in the shape of one mother and seven sons, with Niangniang Mountain in the middle, high and steep, lush forests and a wide view. There used to be a temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven on the top of the mountain, and the remains of the ancient temple still exist on the top. The seven mountains around the main peak are regarded as her seven children, and many legends about the mother and sons relying on each other have been circulated. Later, this place became a scene in Laiyang, "Seven Sons Peaks in a Row". }} * {{do | name=Dingziwan Coastal Tourist Resort | alt=丁字湾滨海旅游度假区 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.5087 | long=120.6364 | directions=Yangjun Town（羊郡镇） | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hr | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2024-12-14 | content=It is a provincial tourist resort, bordering Yantai in the northeast and Qingdao in the southwest, with a coastline of 27.5 km. It covers a total area of about 100 square kilometers and is open to the public all day. It has vast land, rich tidal flats and freshwater resources, vast ecological wetlands and rich historical and cultural heritage. }} === Festivals === * '''[https://www.gov.cn/ztzl/2013cj/content_2321942.htm Chinese New Year（春节）]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}：'''Like other cities in China, the Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in Laiyang. In addition to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner, firecrackers, spring couplets and lanterns, there are some special customs in Laiyang. On New Year's Eve, many families will prepare "fried crispy meat" and "fried spring rolls". This traditional dish is very popular among locals and symbolizes the prosperity of "fried year after year". In addition, Laiyang still retains the folk activities of "welcoming the spring and receiving blessings". Many villages will organize dragon and lion dances and yangko teams to pray for good weather and good harvests in the new year. * '''[https://www.cctv.com/special/DW/index/index.shtml Dragon Boat Festival（端午节）]：'''During the Dragon Boat Festival, the traditional "making zongzi" is an indispensable custom in Laiyang. The zongzi in Laiyang has a rich filling. In addition to the common red dates and salted egg yolks, there are also some local specialties, such as using Laiyang's specialty apples as fillings, which have a unique taste. Locals will also hang wormwood and calamus during the Dragon Boat Festival to perform a ritual of "exorcising evil spirits and avoiding diseases." In addition, some villages in Laiyang will also hold dragon boat races. Although not as grand as some areas in the south, it is still a traditional event that villagers look forward to every year. * [https://tv.cctv.com/special/24jq/dongzhi/index.shtml '''Winter solstice（冬至）''']：On the day of the winter solstice, families in Laiyang will gather together to eat dumplings. In particular, there is a saying that "dumplings on the winter solstice are like noodles on the summer solstice". Dumplings are particularly important in this festival. The dumplings in Laiyang have a variety of fillings, including traditional pork and green onion fillings, as well as local seafood fillings, which are delicious. The celebration of the winter solstice is simple but warm, and it is an important moment for family reunion and expression of blessings. * '''Laiyang Temple Fair（莱阳庙会）：'''The temple fairs in Laiyang are an important part of the local traditional culture, especially during important festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. Temple fairs are usually accompanied by sacrifices, artistic performances, folk activities and other links, forming a unique festive atmosphere. Many temple fairs have traditional performances such as "dragon and lion dances", "yangko", and "stilt walking", which attract a large number of tourists and local residents to participate. Temple fairs are not only a way to pay homage to gods, but also an important way to display folk art and pass on local culture. * '''Laiyang Apple Culture Festival（莱阳苹果文化节）：'''Laiyang apples are famous for their sweet taste and high-quality varieties. Every autumn, Laiyang holds an Apple Culture Festival. During the festival, in addition to the display and promotion of apples, there are also a variety of farmers' handicrafts, local delicacies and folk performances. The Apple Culture Festival not only promotes the development of local agriculture and tourism, but also becomes a window for Laiyang farmers to show their harvest results and spread apple culture. ==Buy== Laiyang pear is a famous fruit variety and one of the four famous pears in China. Laiyang pear is famous for its rich water content, crisp and sweet taste, and delicate flesh. It has become a delicacy that local and foreign tourists are eager to taste. Laiyang apple is one of the most famous specialties of Laiyang, known for its sweetness, juiciness, crispness and tenderness. Laiyang apple cultivation has a long history, and the unique climate and soil conditions make the apples here of excellent quality. Whether eaten fresh or made into juice or apple pie, they are very delicious. Laiyang wine is highly regarded in the domestic and international markets because Laiyang has a long history of grape planting and winemaking. Laiyang wine has a unique taste and rich local flavor and can be bought in wineries and specialty stores. Laiyang jujube is one of the local specialties, known for its sweet taste, thick flesh and thin skin. Jujube not only has high nutritional value, but is also regarded as a tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine, making it a good choice for gifts or personal use. ==Eat== Laiyang cuisine is a traditional local cuisine of Laiyang, Shandong Province. It is part of Shandong cuisine and has distinct local characteristics. Laiyang cuisine is deeply influenced by local natural resources and historical culture. It is based on seafood, agricultural products, and local specialties, and highlights delicious taste, color, aroma and taste. Laiyang cuisine focuses on the freshness and local characteristics of ingredients, especially combining the unique agricultural and marine resources of the Laiyang area, and has a strong local flavor. * '''Laiyang Wangjiayuan Restaurant''' 莱阳王家大院饭庄 ：Located in Zangjiatuan Village, 300 meters west of Lidu Villa, it provides authentic Laiyang cuisine. * '''Laiyang Longkelai Hotel''' 莱阳隆客来饭店：Building 6, Junmin Road, is the sixth restaurant in Laiyang's hotel reputation list * '''Huang's Restaurant, Yangjun Town''' 莱阳市羊郡镇黄家饭店：335 meters west of Fengshun Hotel, Yangjun Town, providing a variety of catering services ‌1 * '''莱阳小肠宋：'''No. 180, Wulong South Road, specializes in local cuisine and is listed in the Laiyang Restaurant Popularity List‌. * '''Laiyang noodle soup''' 莱阳打卤面：No. 72, Fushui North Road,providing authentic noodle soup ==Drink== Laiyang's apple juice is natural and additive-free. The freshly squeezed apple juice has a very rich taste, with a strong fruity aroma and a hint of refreshing sourness. Shandong is a major beer-drinking province in China, and Laiyang also has beer produced by local breweries. Locals often drink beer with barbecue and other foods, especially in summer, when iced beer is one of the most popular drinks. There are many tea restaurants and beverage shops in Laiyang, so there are various traditional tea drinks, such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, etc., as well as some innovative tea drinks that are paired with fruits, flowers and herbs. ==Sleep== Laiyang is a city full of natural beauty and historical culture. It has comfortable and convenient accommodation facilities and provides a variety of accommodation options to suit tourists with different needs. * '''Laiyang International Hotel''' 莱阳国际大酒店：This is a four-star hotel in the center of Laiyang, close to the commercial center, convenient transportation, convenient for shopping and dining. The hotel is fully equipped with various guest rooms, conference facilities and catering services. * '''Laiyang Ramada Plaza Hotel''' 莱阳华美达广场酒店：Located in the commercial centre of Laiyang, close to Laiyang Railway Station, this hotel offers a luxurious accommodation experience. The hotel's modern facilities and high-standard services are its highlights. * '''Laiyang Sheraton Hotel''' 莱阳喜来登酒店：This hotel combines traditional and modern design, providing comfortable accommodation and surrounded by many attractions. The hotel's dining and service quality is also good, suitable for travelers and business people. * '''Laiyang Haiyue Hotel''' 莱阳海悦酒店：The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms and provides exquisite dining services. The hotel has considerate services and complete facilities, making it an ideal choice for leisure and vacation. ==Go next== * '''[[Yantai]]:''' Yantai is located in the northeast of Shandong Peninsula. It is a city integrating seaside, mountains, forests, wine culture and historical relics. Yantai's Penglai Pavilion, Changdao and Yantai Wine Culture Tourism Area are all must-see attractions, especially for tourists who like natural scenery and food. * '''[[Qingdao]]:''' Qingdao attracts numerous tourists with its beautiful seaside scenery, fresh climate, German colonial relics and world-famous beer culture. Visitors can enjoy the sea breeze, beach and natural beauty in scenic spots such as the Zhanqiao, Badaguan and Laoshan, or experience the unique local beer culture in the Qingdao Beer Museum. * '''[[Jinan]]:''' Jinan is known as the "City of Springs" and has many famous spring attractions, such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Black Tiger Spring. Jinan is a city that perfectly integrates nature and humanity. You can not only enjoy the beautiful spring landscape, but also visit the long-standing historical sites, such as the Literati Gathering by Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. * '''[[Zibo]]：'''Zibo is a historic city in Shandong Province, located in the central part of Shandong, with rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscape. As the birthplace of ancient Chinese Qi culture, Zibo not only has a profound historical heritage, but also beautiful natural landscape and modern urban charm. * '''[[Tai'an]]:''' Tai'an is home to Mount Tai, one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. Mount Tai has attracted countless tourists with its majestic mountains, profound cultural background and unique mountaineering experience. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai, visiting the Dai Temple and appreciating the sunrise are classic tourist projects in Tai'an. {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Shandong}} {{geo|36.975833333333|120.71361111111}} rkqklzu76h2c920wch95ey0mlci5i0q 0 20763 5289300 5261033 2026-06-08T02:08:03Z ~2026-33794-54 2419898 /* Stay healthy */ 5289300 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Dawn Madurai banner.jpg}} '''Madurai''' (Tamil: மதுரை), formerly '''Madura''', is the third-largest city in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been a major settlement for two millennia. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The city was the capital of the Pandyan kingdom at '''Korkai''', around 600 BCE, and was moved to '''Koodal''' (present-day Madurai) during the reign of Nedunj Cheliyan I. [[Image:Madurai The City of Temples.jpg|thumb|350px| An aerial view of Meenakshi Amman Temple from above the tree tops]] Madurai is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and Madurai Nayak kings in the ancient traditional Tamilian style of architecture. It is also one of India's major Hindu pilgrimage centres. Madurai is also called as City of Junction ('''Koodal nagaram'''), City of Jasmine ('''Malligai maanagar'''), Temple city ('''Koil maanagar'''), City that never sleeps ('''Thoonga nagaram''') and City of four junctions ('''Naanmada koodal'''). ==Understand== {{climate chart |Madurai |20.9 |31.2 |9.8 |21.8 |33.5 |4.4 |23.6 |36.3 |15.0 |25.7 |37.5 |66.9 |26.3 |38.0 |80.7 |26.3 |37.6 |40.7 |26.1 |37.2 |46.1 |25.5 |36.6 |92.9 |24.8 |35.7 |107.0 |24.0 |33.6 |181.1 |23.0 |31.0 |146.3 |21.7 |30.3 |52.4 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Madurai]] |description= }} Madurai is one of the oldest cities of India and was ruled by Pandya kings over most of its history. The city is famous for is rich heritage and promoting Tamil language through "Sangams". The city has been in existence since about 4th century BC and is mentioned in ancient texts of Greeks, Romans and Arabs. The Meenakshi Amman temple situated in the heart of the city is famous, and there are a number of temples in and around the city. The "Maha Kumbabhishekam" of the temple was performed in April 2009 after the renovation (re-painting) work on the gopurams (towers) of the temple. It is usually performed once every 14 years or more. There are numerous remarkable sculptures on the gopurams and inside the premises of the temple. Look out for the "yaali", a mythical creature similar to a dragon on the pillars in the 'pragaram' of the temple. Also, keep looking at the ceiling to catch a glimpse of the beautiful ancient paintings that adorn them. Madurai is also an important transit point for travellers bound south and also a local commercial hub. ===Festivals=== Madurai is famous for the '''Chithrai Festival''' which takes place during mid April–May, during the Hindu month of Chithrai, when millions pour into the city for the carnival. The main events are: * '''Day 1''': Flag hoisting, official start of festival * '''Day 8''': Coronation of Meenakshi Amman * '''Day 9''': Procession of the goddess * '''Day 10''': Celestial wedding (''Thirukalyanam'') of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar * '''Day 11''': Chariot procession (''Ther Thiruvizhah'') * '''Day 12''': Float procession (''Theppa Thiruvizhah'') Madurai is also famous for its yearly bull run "Jallikattu" which coincides with Pongal festival in the month of January. ==Get in== Main modes of transport for travelers are by air and by train. ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Madurai Airport | alt={{IATA|IXM}} | url=http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/madurai_airpo_gi.jsp | email= | address= | lat=9.833611 | long=78.089444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3465662 | content=served by domestic airlines and international airlines including [http://airindia.in/ Air India], Air India Express & [http://www.spicejet.com SpiceJet]. }} The flights connect mainly to Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Chennai, but there are few direct flights to other cities. There are flights to Colombo by SriLankan Airlines and SpiceJet, which also flies daily to Dubai. The airport is about 15 km from the city center off National Highway 47. It is best to hire a taxi from the airport from the counter in the arrival lounge or arrange for someone to meet you at the airport. For those who prefer to use public transport, you should take bus number 10A, which runs from the airport to the Periyar bus stand. ===By train=== Trains are the major mode of entry into the city. {{marker|type=go|name=Madurai Junction railway station|lat=9.919847|long=78.110697}} (Tamil: மதுரை சந்திப்பு தொடருந்து நிலையம்) is centrally located and many facilities are accessible from there. Madurai is well connected by trains to many parts of India like [[Chennai]], [[Bangalore]], [[Mumbai]] (Bombay), and [[Delhi]]. A train journey from Chennai takes 8 to 10 hours and is the preferred railhead. Train tickets can be booked from Indian Railways' reservation centers or online from '''[http://www.irctc.co.in IRCTC]{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''. If you book through a travel agent, book through authorised agents only. ===By road=== Madurai is served by National Highways NH-7, NH-45B, NH-49. Almost all of them are being upgraded to multi-lane ways as part of a national highway development program. Travel from Chennai and Bangalore will take approximately 8-10 hours. The city is well connected by buses to all major cities in Tamil Nadu via state government operated and private buses. Buses also ply from important cities in the neighboring states of Kerala (Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram) and Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore). ===By boat=== Madurai is inland, and the Vaigai River which used to be overflowing with water is now dry. However, the nearest ports for entry are [[Chennai]] (450 km) and [[Tuticorin]] (160 km). ==Get around== {{Mapframe|staticmap=Madurai Map OSM002.jpg}} Getting around the city will be mostly by bus. The buses required to get around will all mostly be available in Periyar bus stand and you can also get an auto rickshaw (you should know to negotiate and bargain the cost of the ride) or a cab or rent a car. ===By bus=== Local buses are run by the government and are safe to use. Travelling them is different as you get to see a lot of city while you are in the bus. However, they will be crowded during morning hours and evening hours as they will be crowded by the office-goers. Bus services are available even late at night, though the frequency is less. Carry proper change to buy tickets. The friendly people are often more happy to help a foreigner find his/her way by giving directions. Just thank them and carry on. There are no queues in the bus stop. It is better to be familiar of the bus numbers that go to the place you need to be but if you aren't, there is always enquiries in the bus stand which will help you (they will not be visible unless you look for them). You can ask the conductor of the bus, whether the bus you are boarding goes to where you need to go. If it is not the right one, he/she will help you. There will be different colors of the buses. Orange buses with yellow seats will be less crowded than the others. If buses are crowded wait for another. Keep a watch on your wallet. Madurai has 4 main bus-stands. * Periyar Bus stand - Exclusive local bus terminal, about 5 minutes walk from railway station. Commonly referred as "Periyar". * Shopping Complex bus stand - Right opposite to Periyar bus stand, often referred by the same name. Private inter-city buses depart from here. * Arapalayam bus stand - Some local buses and those bound west/northwest towards [[Theni]], [[Dindigul]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Palani]], [[Kodaikanal]], [[Salem (India)|Salem]], [[Erode]], Batlagundu or Vaththalakundu, Periyakulam depart from here. * Mattuthavani Integrated bus stand (now renamed as M.G.R Bus Stand) - Simply called Mattuthavani, and located in the outskirts about 10 km from Periyar bus stand. This is the location for long distance government buses and other places. Private buses also stop here. All the bus-stands are interconnected by buses or you can hire an auto. You should find out what the real fare is and be prepared to bargain. ===By car=== It is as difficult to drive in certain cities of India like any other big city in the world, as traffic can be high and there needs to be improvement in the fineness of the roads too. Please see [[India#Get around|India]] article for more. However, taxis are abundant and you can book one from your hotel. Average car rental rate in Madurai to go to places like Alagar Temple, Thiruparakundram Hill, Naicker Mahal, Palamudurcholai is ₹600-650. Beware of cheats as tourists often are asked to pay more. One can move around by car in Madurai. There are many car rental companies (like Taxi Taxi, and Fasttrack), ride hailing services (Uber, Ola and Rapido) and private taxis available. Most hotels also offer cab services. ===By auto rickshaws=== Auto rickshaws are readily available in the city and they are not equipped with meters. Be prepared to bargain. A 5-km trip should cost about ₹70 by auto. The rule of thumb rate is ₹10 per km of travel during day time and ₹15 per km during night. There are auto stands alongside the roads. Hire one from them as they possibly are more aware about the locations. You can also book an Auto through apps like Uber, Rapido or Ola. All autos run on cash only mode but most of them accept UPI payments, but not through the booking app. Further, most of the autos charge some extra amount (up to ₹50) on top of the amount shown on the app. ==See and do== [[File:S-TN-23 Thirumalai Naicker Palace Madurai 1.jpg|thumb|Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal]] *{{see | name=Gandhi Memorial Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=9.929923 | long=78.138593 | directions=North side of the river in the palace of Rani Mangammal | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-1PM and 2PM-6PM | price=Free | wikidata=Q5520712 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=This museum houses Gandhi's bloodstained dhoti and little else by way of artifacts. Those interested in the freedom struggle, though, will be interested in the extensive library housed here. The portrayal of freedom struggle is very inspiring and Indian tourists particularly students should consider visiting this place. Tamil speakers and long-term visitors may be interested in the classes and workshops offered in subjects as diverse as t'ai chi and local herbs. There is also a khadi bhavan (store selling village and handloom products) and bookstore, with (mostly Tamil) books on spiritual and natural health topics. Also located on the campus of the museum is a government museum (across from the library). }} * {{see | name=Melamadai Vandiyur Lake | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=Boating, swimming, and Fishing in Melamadai Vandiyur Lake provides some more ever green memories. These are only allowed if the Madurai Corporation authority provides permission. Migratory Birds are observed at the Melamadai Vandiyur Lake. }} * {{see | name=Samanar Hills | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=9.92278 | long=78.0472 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q12977948 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=These rocky hills are home to various Jain and Hindu monuments dating between the 2nd-century BCE and the 12th-century CE. Situated 10 kms west of the Madurai city proper, it is declared as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India. Rock-cut stairs lead to the monuments from the base of the hills, with a maximum elevation of around 150 metres. Jain reliefs of Mahavira, and the Tirthankaras are found, along with several inscriptions. }} * {{see | name=Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal | alt=Thirumalai Nayak Palace | url= | email= | address=East Market St | lat=9.91488 | long=78.1243 | directions=less than 2 km south east of the Sri Meenakshi Temple | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=₹50 for foreigners and ₹10 for Indians | wikidata=Q3536592 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=The remains of the palace of the 17th-century ruler Thirumalai Nayak who contributed extensively to the Meenakshi Temple. Only a small portion of the original structure which was four times as larger remains. There were originally two parts – Swargavilasa heavenly pavilion, meant for the King's harem and housing the darbar court, and the ranka vilasa, which was for the servants. Entrance to the roof is prohibited until the renovation work being carried out by the Archaeological Department is conpleted. There is a '''sound and light show''' in the evening (both English & Tamil version of the show). There is also a museum, which houses not only the original portraits of Thirumalai naicker, but also unearthed stine carvings of the 17th century, along with many sculptures of Hindu gods like Brahma, Nataraja, Saraswati of the period. There is one rare painting on one of the pillars, which the Archaeological Department claim to have unearthed from one of the pillars. There is a painting hidden in every pillar, apparently. The other portion of the palace, Rankavilasam was demolished by Thirumalai Nayak's grandson. However, a small structure remains known as "Ten pillars" or "Pathu Thoon" in Tamil. These ten pillars of timeless beauty in Thirumalai Nayak are now surrounded by shops and residential houses. Also, irresponsible scribbling and name etching by tourists have spoiled the beauty of the pillars and monuments at the palace. Adjacent restroom is in shambles. }} ===Mosques and dargahs=== * {{see | name=Goripalayam Dargah | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=9.929764 | long=78.129125 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5586525 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=The name Goripalayam comes from the Persian word '''''Gor''''' which means '''''Grave'''''. This area is called as Goripalayam because the Graves of the two famous saints of Islam and rulers of Madurai Hazrat Sulthan Alauddin Badusha (Radiyallah) and Hazrat Sulthan Shamsuddin Badhusha (Radiyallah) are located here. A beautiful green coloured tomb can be seen from the A.V. Bridge Madurai, which is the Goripalayam Dargah in the northern banks of Vaigai River. It is amazing to see that the dome, which is 70 feet in diameter and 20 feet in height, is made of a single block of stone which was brought from the Azhaga Hills. People from all over [[Tamil Nadu]] come here to seek blessings and go back fruitfully. The two rulers were brothers who ruled the northern part of madurai after coming from [[Oman]] during 13th century to spread Islam. Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin Radiyallah of Kazimar street was Govt. Kazi (Islamic Legal advisor and jury) to them. An ancient Tamil inscription, can be found planted on the outer campus of the Maqbara of the dargah campus. This inscription is considered as one of the evidences to prove the existence of the Dargah since 13th century. The anniversary urus festival of this dargah is held on 15th night of the Islamic month of Rabi al-awwal on every hijri year. }} * {{see | name=Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara | alt= | url=http://www.maqbara.com | email= | address= | lat=9.91275 | long=78.1142 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6381119 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=This traditional mosque (masjid) is at the heart of Madurai city, within 500 m of the [[Periyar]] (Central) bus stand and within 1 km south east of the Madurai Railway Junction. Hazrat Kazi Syed Tajuddin, who came from [[Oman]] during 13th century, received this land from the then Pandyan king, Koo(n) Pandiyan, and constructed the mosque which is the first Muslims' place of worship in Madurai. '''Maqbara the dargah of the Madurai Hazrats''' (Hazrat Meer Ahamad Ibrahim, Hazrat Meer Amjad Ibrahim and Hazrat Syed Abdus Salaam Ibrahim Rahmatullahi Alaihim) is also located inside the mosque premises. All of Kazi Syed Thajuddheen's descendants (Huqdars - shareholders of this mosque called as Syeds) have lived in the same locality (Kazimar street) for more than 700 years, and have managed the mosque since then. Syed Tajuddin was appointed as Kazi of the sultans, and still his descendants who live at Kazimar street, Madurai, are appointed as Kazis to the [http://www.tn.gov.in Government of Tamil Nadu]. All Syeds belong to the Sunni sect of Islam and belong to Hanafi school of Islam. Most of the descendants of Kazi Syed Tajuddin are Khadiris and shadhilis and follow the Sufi order Fassiyatush Shadhiliya. }} * {{see | name=Thiruparankundram Dargah | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=9.89 | long=78.056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q17052879 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=An Islamic dargah is at the top of the Thiruparankundram Hill, where the grave of an Islamic saint Hazrat Sultan Sikandhar Badushah shaheed Radiyallah Ta'al anhu, who came from Jeddah along with Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Badushah of Madinah (now in Erwadi) during the early 13th century, is found. Irrespective of religion, people from all parts of [[Tamil Nadu]] and from [[Kerala]] visit this durgah. People who visit the [http://www.ervadi.com Ervadi Durgah] are supposed to visit this durgah. Many poems were written in praise of Hazrat Sultan Sikandhar Badhusha, by Syed Abdussalam Ibrahim Saalim Hazrat, the third in the list of Madurai Hazrats and his Maternal grandson Syed Abdus Salaam Ibrahim Saahib Hazrat. It is seen that people who come here with a wish see it answered in a very short time, and so He is also called ''Mustajab ad Du'aa'' Sikandhar Badhushah. ''Mustajab Ad Du'aa'' in Arabic means A saint whose Supplications are immediately answered by Allah. The Anniversary urus festival of Hazrat Sulthan Sikandar badusha Shaheed is commemorated on 17th Night of the Islamic Month of Rajab every Hijri year. }} ===Temples=== * {{see | name=Alagar Koyil | alt=Alagar Temple | url= | email= | address= | lat=10.074722 | long=78.213056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q675115 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=Another Vaishnava temple Alagar Koil, 20 km away from the city located in the nearby hills. At the top of the hill is a natural stream from where the water is carried fresh daily by the temple priest for the Lord. Famous for Chittrai Festival (First Tamil month, 9 April–May) - Summer Festival. The Lord is considered the brother of Meenakshi (Goddess Paravati) given in wedding with Sundareshwar (Lord Shiva). }} * {{see | name=Koodal Azhagar Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=9.93 | long=78.099722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6430508 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=Important Vaishnava Temple magnificent, has three stairs of the lord posture. Sitting posture of the lord (Main moola deity), one level up is a standing posture of the lord, and the 3rd level up is the lying down posture of the lord. The temple is a spectacular one. It is in the heart of the city, one of the Divya Desams (108). Worshipped by "Alwars - Vasihnav Saints". Worth to see and worship. }} * {{see | name=Mandi Kovil | alt= | url= | email= | address=Melamandai | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=A very old temple which said to be around more than 600 years old. Preferable days to visit Pandi Kovil are Tuesdays and Fridays. }} * {{see | name=Murugan Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=10.094107 | long=78.223536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7156977 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=Near to Alagar Koil, important temple for Lord Karthikeya on the hills, of course inside of Solai - jungle. One of the six important temple for Lord Muruga - Karthikeya. This is a very large and beautiful temple. You can take an auto rickshaw from the Meenakshi temple to visit this temple for a charge of around ₹100 (2007). Regular bus service is offered by the Transport Corporation. There is an utsavam of the deity on a golden chariot at 7PM. }} * {{see | name=Subramaniya Swamy Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=9.8798 | long=78.0711 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7785423 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=One of the important old Temple dedicated to Lord Muruga - Karthikeya on a hillock approximately 8 km from the city. First Arupadai Veedu. References to this ancient temple are available in scriptures from 6th century AD (Paripadal). The temple interior is a huge rectangular chamber carved out of the hill, with side chambers housing various deities of Hindu religion approached via narrow passages. The Thiruparankundram temple is accessible via road from Madurai and has a railway station 1 km away. Most express trains do not stop there though. }} * {{see | name=Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=9.910342 | long=78.147986 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7914544 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content=A temple built in the middle of a man-made pond. Mariamman Teppakulam Famous for its float festival (teppa tiruvila) conducted during the Thai Poosam (falls in the second half of January). Popular story is that the spot was excavated for its soil to be used for building Tirumala Nayakkar Mahal. The king had ordered excavated spot to be converted into a 16-acre lake fed from Vaigai river through under ground channels. The river has water only during North-East Monsoon season (Oct-Nov) and hence the lake has water from Nov to Feb. }} === Meenakshi Amman Temple === [[File:Gopuram of the Meenakshi Temple at Madurai.jpg|thumb|300px|East Tower (''gopuram'') of the Meenakshi Amman Temple]] * {{see | name=Meenakshi Amman Temple | alt=மீனாட்சி அம்மன் கோயில் ''Mīnāṭci Amman Kōyil'', Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple | url=http://www.maduraimeenakshi.org | email= | address= | lat=9.919444 | long=78.119444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=5AM–12:30PM and 4–10PM | price= | wikidata=Q1424358 | lastedit=2023-05-27 | content= }} By far the most common reason for visiting the city is the temple dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi (considered a form of Parvati) with a sanctum for her consort, Sundareshwarar (or Siva). The Sundereshwar shrine is the larger and older of the two temple complexes. The complex is a splendid example of the south Indian Dravida architectural idiom. Four immense ''gopurams'' or temple towers crown the gateways at each cardinal direction, easily visible from a distance. Each tower is encrusted with more than a thousand brilliantly painted sculptures depicting an assortment of mythological and auspicious themes. It is traditional to enter through the south gopuram and, unusually, worship the Goddess before her consort. Inside the shelter for shoe-storage, offering baskets of coconuts, bananas and incense are available in addition to images of the Goddess for home altars. Many pilgrims – particularly the men in black or orange sarongs who are devotees of the god Ayyappan – circumambulate the main temple itself in the ''prakara'' or space between the outer wall and main temple. In addition, snake shrines and an assortment of offices and classrooms of religious foundations are found here. Within the temple, devotees line up for ''darshan'' or viewing of the deities. Non-Hindus are not permitted into the inner sancta of Meenakshi or Sundareshwarar; anyone who looks suspicious will be pulled out of line by attendants. However, there is an abundance of sculpture and painting accessible to all. In addition, the steps of the ''Pottramaraikulam'' or Golden Lotus Pond is open to all and is a common meeting place for inhabitants of the city, in addition to pilgrims and tourists. In ancient times, the ''sangam'' or assembly of poets was said to gather at this pool to judge the merits of new compositions, often by throwing the manuscripts into the pool itself. Those that sank were inferior while those that floated were worthy of praise and propagation. There are many shops within the east gate, selling everything from plastic toys to bronze images of the Goddess. Be sure to bargain hard. You can buy the special tickets at the counter (each ₹50) to get a special darshan, which is cuts short the line by at least a half. Do buy these tickets if you can see the queue after getting inside. After the first entrance there is another entrance and after that the entrance to the inner sanctum and after that the inner sanctum itself. You will not be able to see it but the line would take 2 hours long for you to get into the main shrine if you are in the general queue. To catch a glimpse of the beautiful night view of the temple and the city, one could try any of the rooftop restaurants at West Perumal Maistry Street, near the Railway Station. Don't miss the traditional snacks served fresh and attractively presented by street vendors around the temple after sunset. '''Warning:''' Many guides, many of whom are or claim to be tailors, will offer to take you to vantage points outside the temple to get a better view. You will be lured into shops that have a very hard sell. Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside the temple<!-- clarification is needed -->. You can use temple lockers but keeping valuables at your hotel is recommended. ===Nearby === * '''Kodlambatti Falls or Aruvi''' — This falls is on the Madurai-Kodaikanal hill route and is 36 km from [[Madurai]] city. It is 7 km from Kodalambatti and the height of the falls is approximately 87 feet. During the rainy season, travellers in this area throng to see and bathe in the gushing water. There is a 500-year-old Nachiamman temple here. * '''Lord Siva and Draupadi temple''' — There is a famous Lord Siva and Draupadi amman temple in Melur taluk. It is approximately 30 km from Madurai city. The temple festival is held annually. There is a famous event related to an event in Mahabharata - Biman - Keesakan fight enacted here annually. There are many other festivals that are conducted here. * '''Mavoothu''' — The main attraction in Mavoothu is the Vellappar Temple. This holy shrine is in the Varushanad hill ranges, southwest of Madurai, 20 km from Andipatti. Nestling among the hills, the temple is atop a peak, surrounded by natural vegetation. Transport is available up to the foothills only. * '''Pandi Koil''' — This temple is famous for outings from Madurai city. Often, the school children are taken for picnic to this scenic spot and also pray in the temple there. This is approximately an hour's drive from Madurai City. * '''Sindhupatti Thiru Venkatachalapthy Koil''' — This temple is called as "Then Thiruppathi" after the famous Thirupathi temple. This is approximately an hour's journey from Madurai in Thirumangalam district. This temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. There are festivals all the year for Lord Venkateswara. * {{see | name=Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple | alt=Solai amman temple | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=about 25 km north of Madurai | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7156977 | lastedit= | content= This is one of the six of the holiest of Murugan shrines referred to as the Aarupadai Veedugal. Unlike the other five temples, there is no grand edifice surrounding the central shrine of worship. However, this is a holy shrine venerated by the Skanda Puranam and by Nakkeerar's Thirumurugatrupadai of the Sangam period. Arunagirinathar's Thirupugazh also reveres this shrine. }} * '''Thiruadavur Koil''' — This temple is 25 km from Madurai city and 5 km from Othakadai in Madurai district. This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and Parvathy. This is the birthplace of the great Shaivite saint Manickavasagar. * '''Thirumangalam Meenakshi amman temple''' — In Thirumangalam which is 25 km approximately from [[Madurai]] city, there is an ancient centuries-old temple devoted for Chokkanathar and Meenakshi Goddess. It was believed that the town name “Thirumangalam“ was derived from the word “Thirumangalyam” which refers that the “Thirumangalyam“ (Sacred necklace worn by married Hindu women) of Goddess Meenakhi of Madurai was designed here at Thirumangalam. * '''Thirumogur Koil''' — This temple is 20 km from [[Madurai]] City and 3 km from Othakadai in Madurai District. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Senbagavalli. This is a famous Vaishnavite temple in this district. The phone number of the temple office is 0452–2423227. *'''Thiruvedagam''' — This is a famous historical place noryhwest of [[Madurai]] where the palm-leaf manuscript of Saivite Saint Thirunavakkarasar is believed to have washed ashore floating against the currents of vaigai river (upstream). In the Sekkilar's Periyapuranam, this event is described in detail. * '''Vadipatti - Kulasekaran Kottai''' — This village is approximately 30 km away from [[Madurai]] city. This is an ancient village built by Pandya King (many centuries ago) had built the Meenakshi temple and this village. Kutlampatti falls is near this village. * '''Yanamalai''' — A scenic beautiful mountain in the Melur taluk near Othakadai town northeast of [[Madurai]] . This resembles the shape of an elephant from a distance. There is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha in this place. ==Work== As with any place in India you should have a work permit. Madurai is not yet into IT boom, so the main activities are business, banking, government and religion. Most of the other work is related to textile and other small-scale industries. Honeywell Pvt Ltd has set up its development facility in Madurai, near Thiagarajar College of Engineering, approx 5 km from the city. Majority of folks work in Government or Government-based sectors (like nationalized banks, insurance firms). Many people work for small and medium business establishments too. Being a commercial center, it is an active place to trade and exchange agricultural products from surrounding towns and villages. ==Buy== [[File:Pudu mandapam.jpg|thumb|207x207px|Pudumandapam|alt=]] Madurai is a major commercial center in South India. The main activity is concentrated around the Meenakshi Temple. These are the places to visit for shopping, and actually many have specific markets for groceries (East Masi street), jewelry (South Avani Moola street), and electronics (Town hall Road). Madurai is famous for cotton Sungidi Sarees (Hand Loom), Brass works, Tanjore Paintings, Handicrafts and antiques (check out the Khadi bhavan near Periyar bus stand). Pudumandapam is a small market place (about 500 years old) of sorts, where you can find tailors, books, handicrafts and bronze items in quaint shops. Handloom cotton sarees are available in co-operative stores (often a union of several weavers and/or looms) like Co-optex. When you don't see a price tag on the item, don't give whatever the trader tells you. ATMs of most nationalized banks are available in the city. There are private bank ATMs too. ATMs accept standard Visa, Mastercard, and Cirrus cards. There are many retail stores in the city and almost all of them accept cards (credit and debit). Major banks accept foreign exchange, and you can walk into any branch to inquire. You will also find money exchangers in mid and high range hotels. The area around railway station also has commercial money changers available. With all of this, banks are highly advisable. ==Eat== [[File:Madurai coconut rice.JPG|thumbnail|Coconut rice is very popular in Madurai.]] The cuisine of Madurai inherits the true taste of Tamils. If you are a lover of non-vegetarian food, restaurants like Kumar Mess and Amma Mess are a must try. A handful of dished are exclusive to Madurai, such as ''Paruthi Paal'', ''Jigarthanda'', ''Panangkarkandu Paal'' and chettinadu varieties like ''Appam (goes well with Mutton Paya)'', and ''Kuzhi Paniyaram''. There are a lot of restaurants but any guy from college knows how to have the best dinner at one of the "evening mutton stalls" for a pittance. The strong aroma of eye watering dishes is not for the faint-hearted. The next morning you will be reminded of your spicy escapades into culinary discovery. If spicy hot is not your cup of tea, your starting point should be with "Kotthu Parotta" without the gravy, chilies, or chili powder or pepper mixed in it. The music of the Kotthu ladles drumming on the flat hot plate of a charcoal-fired barbeque is nirvana to a hungry man's ears. Google maps contains information about popular times and wait time for most of the well-established hotels so be sure to check before you plan your visit. You can't go wrong with the top 3. *'''Kumar Mess''', branches in Tallakulam, Townhall road (best ambience), Bypass Rd and near Mattuthavani (opposite flower market). Well known in the city with authentic chettinad cuisine. Might be crowded at times, but the food is well worth it. Try their Mutton Briyani, Kola Urundai (Mutton meatballs) and Mutton Chukka. Their Parotta (flatbread) is super soft and goes well with Nattukozhi kolumbu (you typically get chalna as the side, but do ask for Nattukozhi kolumbu). They serve an Indianised version of Chilli chicken (super spicy and hot even by Indian standards) which is unlike the ones served elsewhere. If you are on the adventurous side, try Brain roast (roasted lamb's brain - Madurai special), Kadai (Quail - a small bird) Chops, Crab (ask for the meat only version). *'''Murugan Idly Shop''', branches in West Masi Street and Thalavoy Street. Known all over the state of Tamil Nadu, their super soft Idlis (rice cakes) are not to be missed. Served with an array of sides, these Idlis are heavenly. They are so in demand that Murugan Idly shop has opened branches in the UK and Singapore. *'''Hotel Sree Sabarees''', Town Hall Road. A very popular dining place for dosas and uthappams. It is very nearby to the Madurai Railway Junction. If you head towards the Town Hall Rd from the Railway station, the hotel is situated nearby the second 4-road intersection. This is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Madurai. No special dishes as such but a good place for a filling meal. *{{eat | name=Amma Mess | alt= | url=http://www.ammamess.com/ | email= | address=125 Alagar Kovil Road , Tallakulam | lat= | long= | directions=Located at Tallakulam, it is at an equal distance from Tamukkam post office bus stop as well as Tallakulam perumal kovil bus stop. If you alite at the former, head north east else head South West if latter. Buses to Mattuthavani should take you to this place. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Amma (Tamil for mother). This mess (restaurant) is a popular among the locals residents and those travelling from neighboring cities. Their lunch is very popular. Don't miss their speciality dishes like rabbit biriyani, dove biriyani, crab omelette and bone marrow omelette. }} *{{eat | name=Hotel Kanna | url= | email= | address=59 A Netaji Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tasty biryani, parota, non-vegetarian dishes. Close to shopping. This hotel is famous for its mutton fry and fish. }} *{{eat | name=Hotel Janakiram 1 | url= | email= | address=Tamil Sangam Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great non-vegetarian restaurant. Amazing service. }} *{{eat | name=Hotel Janakiram 2 | url= | email= | address=Tallakulam | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Modern Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=West Avani St | lat= | long= | directions=Behind the YMCA | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹98 for the thali | content=$/NN/[S]/[T]/[V] Great place to savour a traditional south Indian meal. They serve authentic idly, dosa, pongal and kesari (as you would find in a traditional Iyengar household). Their clientele has boasted of Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi. Even till a few years ago, their walls were covered with photographs of who's who of India. }} *'''Jaffer's Home Biryani''' Popular place for biryanis and side dishes. In the evening, they make parottas as well. Buses to Mattuthavani or Alagarkovil should take you to this place. The nearest bus stop is Evening Madurai Kamaraj Univ stop or Madurai Corporation Eco Park stop. The dining place is located on a small street opposite to the Thyagaraja Petrol Station. *'''Chappati Park''', near the K.K. Nagar Arch. As the name implies, the dining place is known for its variety with chappati (roti like item). They have creative stuffing for chappatis. Popular place for dinner. The nearest bus stop is K.K. Nagar Court (Neetheemandram). Head E if you get down at the above stop. Buses to Mattuthavani would take you to this place. *'''Hotel Amsavalli''' In Nellpettai, serves chicken biriyani, and a variety of other delicious biriyanis that are a hit with those looking for good food on a budget. Great taste, very old and an authentic Madurai biriyani. *'''Hotel Meenakshi Bhavan''' Serves very good south Indian food. Also, the north Indian food is pretty good. But all hotels serve north Indian food only during dinnertime. *'''Hotel Harish''' South Masi Road. Pure veg restaurant. Excellent fast food items like pizzas and chat. It houses a bakery too. *'''New Ariya Bhavan''', West Masi Street, it serves good Bombay/marwadi thali and south Indian thali. Also, it has some fine Bengali sweets in addition to local south Indian sweets and savories. *'''Hotel Aarthi [V]''', just behind to Koodal Alagar Temple, near town bus stand. Serves good and '''safe''' food of South Indian and Continental dishes. However, dinner options are limited. Try the hot "raw banana bhajia' or Kela Bhajia or valakkai bhajji [[Tamil]]. Be wary of drinking water, better to buy water bottles with seals. *{{eat | name=Vaigai mess | url= | email= | address=out post Tallakulam | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite to Canara Bank ATM which is on the way to K.K. Nagar | phone=+91 9789547957 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A first class non-veg hotel. It is popular in the noon. you can have your lunch there. Chicken biriyani, mutton biriyani are famous there. Fish fry, mutton fry, chicken fry and a lot of spicy dishes to taste. }} *{{eat | name=Konar Kadai | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Railway Station & Tamil Changam Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Non-vegetarian. taste is very good }} *{{eat | name=The banyan | alt= | url=http://www.heritagemadurai.com | email= | address=Heritage madurai hotel | lat= | long= | directions=next to fenner | phone=+91 452 2385455 | tollfree= | hours=24 | price=₹400 | content=Geoffery Bawa designed this hotel so the restaurant faces the old banyan tree and has a lot of daylight. The food is delightfully moderate on both price and spices! They offer Indian and continental menus. The staff speak English, so it's probably the best place to eat quality food in Madurai. }} *{{eat | name=Arul Anandam Mess | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near vilakku thoon | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Non-vegetarian dishes }} *{{eat | name=Taj Restaurant | url= | email= | address=Town Hall Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Quality non-vegetarian restaurant catering to foreign tourists. }} *'''Chetty Nadu mess''' is the famous mess and serving more than 45 years in Madurai, it is popular for its tasty foods includes Ayirai, Keluthi fishes and prawn fry, and Nandu boneless. It is located in Thiyagi Thayammal Lane, North Avani Moola Street (near Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple North Tower). ==Drink== Try the tender coconut drink. The tender coconut drink is sold by roadside sellers on their tricycles parked under the shade of a tree. Tea shops are always around the corner. Madurai is famous for its unique drink "Jigarthanda". Try having Jigarthanda from the "Famous Jigarthanda" store in the Vilakkuthoon ( This shop is on the way from Meenakshi Temple to Thirumalai Nayak Palace, (to be precise, famous jigarthanda, No.94, East Marret Street). Alcohol is served in up-market hotels and it is advised to avoid other places for a drink. *{{drink | name=Saraswathi Mess | url= | email= | address=Town hall Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near peruma Teppakulam | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Jigarthanda | alt= | url=https://maduraifamousjigarthandallp.com/ | email= | address=Corner near Vilakkuthoon, No 94, E Mart St, Kamarajar Salai, Industrial Estate | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 90479 88767 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jigarthanda (drink) | lastedit=2022-10-06 | content= }} ==Sleep== There are many hotels around railway station, particularly on the streets coming off West Tower St as you walk away from the station and towards the temple. The more luxurious ones are situated a little further from the station. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Vijay | alt= | url=http://www.vijayhotels.in | email=booking@vijayhotels.in | address=122, TPK Road | lat= | long= | directions=900 m from Railway station | phone=+91 452 2336321, +91 9443312021 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=24 hr | checkout=24 hr | price= | content=75 furnished rooms with LCD TVs. }} *{{sleep | name=HI Hostel (Hostelling International / Youth Hostel Association of India) | alt=Youth Hostel Madurai City | url=http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Madurai---Youth-Hostel-Madurai-City-027078.en.htm | email= mciyouthhostel@sify.com | address=BBC Building, 33 / 61B Dhanappa Mudali Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 452 - 3256671-2347217 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Sree Devi | alt= | url= | email= | address=20 West Avani Moola St | lat= | long= | directions=Near Shri Meenakshi-Sundareshwarar Temple | phone=+91 452-2600883, +91 452-2347431 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=24 hours | price=single: ₹450 | content= Located next to the temple, their a/c double rooftop rooms have matchless view over the western gopuram. They don’t have an in-house restaurant, but they will order in food and beer for you. Great location and lovely view of temples from the roof. Not so clean and don't provide soaps and towels. Blankets at extra cost which are OK. }} *{{sleep | name=College House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Near Railway Station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Also a popular landmark. A no-frills, neatly maintained place. }} *{{sleep | name=M.M Lodge | url= | email= | address=Town Hall Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite to Railway Station | phone=+91 9791392717 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹200 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sethu Tower | alt= | url= | email= | address=35 Nanmai Tharuvar Kovil St | lat= | long= | directions=No Nethaji Road | phone=+91 452 2343326 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *'''TM House''', Perumal veli street. Claims to be cost effective, safe & comfortable. *'''Hotel Aarathi ''', +91 0452 2331571 / 2336341. Just behind the Koodal Azhakar Temple. Safe & comfortable. You can enjoy good viewing of the pictorial temple towers from the room or roof top of the hotel. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pearls | alt= | url= | email= | address=West Pedrumal Mainstry St | lat= | long= | directions=5 minutes' walk from the railway station | phone= +91 452 2341566 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹800 | lastedit=2015-04-27 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=The Madurai Residency | alt= | url=http://www.madurairesidency.com | email=reservations@madurairesidency.com | address=14-15, West Marret Street | lat= | long= | directions=close to Meenakshi Amman temple, the railway junction, Periyar bus stand and the Madurai bazaar | phone=+91 452 4380000, +91 452 4380647 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A fairly decent mid-range hotel. There are 74 spacious rooms. It has a multi-cuisine restaurant, a roof top restaurant and a bar. }} *{{sleep | name=Meenakshi’s Sunshine Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsunshine.co.in/index.php | email=stay@hotelsunshine.co.in | address=# 14 Meenakshi Mission Road, Lake Area | lat= | long= | directions=Outside Madurai, 10 minutes by auto rickshaw | phone=+91 452 4524444 | tollfree= | checkin=24 hours | checkout=24 hours | price=2000 INR per day | content=The Sunshine Hotel has good size well designed rooms, well laid out, working lifts, working fast Wi-Fi and good room service. The restaurant is not bad, but the room service has a much better choice and is reasonably priced. The included buffet breakfast had lots of choice and was very good. The front desk staff were excellent always helpful and efficient. Unless you need to stay in the centre of the city, consider this hotel. They offer complimentary temple drop to the Meenakshi temple. They also have a bar called Clubhouse. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Supreme | alt= | url=http://www.hotelsupreme.in | email=reservations@hotelsupreme.in | address=110, West Perumal Maistry Street | lat= | long= | directions=12 km from the airport, 2 minutes walk from railway station and bus terminus | phone=+91 452 2343151, +91 452 3012222 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=24 hours | checkout=24 hours | price= | content=Established in 1988, it has the first roof top restaurant, the only hi-tech spaceship bar in the city. The hotel celebrates a 'dosa festival' in Jan/Feb, featuring South Indian cuisine. There are suite, super deluxe, deluxe, duplex a/c & non a/c rooms, a total of 69 rooms. For the best night view of the city and the temple, take this place. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel North Gate | alt= | url= | email=hotelnorthgate@gmail.com | address=opposite the American College, Goripalayam | lat= | long= | directions=it is a bit far from the railway station, but not too far from other main regions in Madurai | phone=+91 452 2523030-0452 4383030 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The rooms are of fairly good size, though the front side rooms overlooking the road are bit noisy. The cleanliness of the rooms and bathroom is very good. The room service is fast. The roof garden restaurant with kebabs in the evening with city view is good, but the food is bit spicy. The complimentary breakfast had nice tasty South Indian and continental food. The basement car parking at rear side was not convenient, but valet parking helped. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Rathna Residency | alt= | url=http://hotelrathnaresidency.com/ | email=ratnagroup@gmail.com | address=109, West Perumal Maistry Street | lat= | long= | directions=very close to railway station & Central Bus Stand, walkable distance to Meenakshi Amman Temple | phone=+91 452 4374444, +91 452 3050501, +91 452 4371912 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=24 hours | checkout=24 hours | price=From ₹900 | content=This hotel is close to the station and to other hotels and restaurants, with a bar and rooftop terrace, usually filled with smoking foreigners. Genuine 24 hour charging period. About cleanliness of the room and bathroom- they were spotless, towels, toilet paper, bathroom products all provided. The room does smell of stale cigarette smoke. Some say third floor rooms are better than the rest. Not sure about car park. Staff extremely helpful and the complimentary Indian breakfasts are plentiful and delicious. }} * {{sleep | name=Treebo Berrys Boutique | alt= | url=https://www.treebo.com/hotels-in-madurai/treebo-berrys-boutique-madurai-junction-256/ | email=hello@treebohotels.com | address=No.25, West Perumal Maistry Street, next to Chennai Silks | lat=9.920597 | long=78.112687 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+91 9322800100 | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=11AM | price=From ₹1200 | lastedit=2017-10-05 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Mani's Residency | alt= | url= | email=manisresidency@gmail.com | address=No 5, Town Hall Road, Madurai | lat= | long= | directions=near Madurai Railway Junction | phone=+91 452-4250873 | tollfree= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price=₹800 | lastedit=2018-09-08 | content=Mani's Residency is 10-min walk from Madurai Junction & Periyar Bus Stand at opposite lane of Town Hall. Good service, courteous staff at reception. The Residency is suitable for family and solo travelers. The price is reasonable as per the amenities provided. West Gopuram (Tower) entrance of Sri Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is at the walk able distance, Hotel Sree Sabarees a popular veg restaurant is near by where one can have the best food. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Chentoor | alt= | url=http://www.hotelchentoor.in/home.aspx | email=info@hotelchentoor.in | address=106 West Perumal Maistry St | lat=9.920183 | long=78.112329 | directions=Near the railway station | phone=+91-4523042222 | tollfree= | fax=+91-4523012765 | checkin=24 hours | checkout= | price=From ₹1350 to ₹3500 | lastedit=2016-10-14 | content=Hotel not far from Shri Meenaski. Hot water and TV are available. Restaurant on the top of the hotel with a nice view on the town and the temple. }} *{{sleep | name=Pandiyan Hotels | url= | email= | address= Alagar Koil Road, Madurai-2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=from ₹2000 | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Sangam | alt= | url=http://sangamhotels.com/ | email=reservation@hotelsangam.com | address=Alagarkoil Road | lat=9.940777 | long=78.139255 | directions=14 km from the airport and 5 km from the railway station | phone=+91 452 4244555-2537531 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price=From ₹5700 | lastedit=2016-10-14 | content=The hotel is part of the network, Sangam hotels are also in Trichy and Thanjavur. The Sangam is situated away from the centre of Madurai but in a good location. It is really a 4-star hotel with good service and friendly staff. The rooms are clean and well maintained. Restaurant is good and prices are reasonable. Also the breakfast in the morning has a good spread right from the south Indian variety to the continental food. Neat and clean swimming pool and also the place overall has a welcoming look and which makes your stay really comfortable. Choose rooms above the ground floor and which face the back side of the hotel. Very quiet. }} *{{sleep | name=The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Madurai | alt=Formally Taj Garden Retreat | url=http://www.thegatewayhotels.com/pasumalaimadurai/overview.aspx | email=gateway.madurai@tajhotels.com | address=No. 40 TPK Road | lat=9.900168 | long=78.084113 | directions=15 km from the airport, 6 km from the railway station and 15 minutes drive from the city centre | phone=+91 452 2371601-6633000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Starting from ₹6000 | checkin= | checkout= | lastedit=2016-10-14 | content=Perched atop the Pasumalai hill, amid 62 acres of peaceful, landscaped gardens, this hotel has 63 chalet-style centrally air-conditioned rooms. High-speed Internet & Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel. There is large banquet hall for 500 guests and smaller conference rooms for meetings of 20. }} *{{sleep | name=Regency Madurai by GRT Hotels | alt= | url=http://www.grthotels.com/madurai | email=reservations@grtrgency.com | address=38 Madukkulam Main Rd, Palanganatham | lat=9.904704 | long=78.096652 | directions=a short drive from the Meenakshiamman temple and Thirumalai naickar mahal and 15 minutes drive from the airport | phone=+91 452 2371155 | tollfree= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price=From ₹4500 | lastedit=2016-10-14 | content=It's a 3/4-star hotel. The staffs are cordial both the breakfast and dinner buffet are nice. The rooms are a little old fashioned but clean. Free Wi-Fi throughout good. The pool is clean and the bar is okay. Beer is pricy. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Germanus | alt=Formerly Best Western | url=http://www.hotelgermanus.org/ | email= | address=28, By Pass Road | lat=9.929577 | long=78.094957 | directions=on the by-pass road, 2 km from the railway station, 14 km from the airport and a 10-km drive from the Meenakshiamman temple and the city’s business centre | phone=+91 452 4356999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=₹3000 upwards | checkin=24 hours | checkout=24 hours | lastedit=2016-10-14 | content=Hotel Germanus is one of the old 5-star hotels. It used to be one of the best hotels in Madurai. The rooms are functional, comfortable, not spacious though, but acceptable. But for ₹3000 or more standard single per night in Madurai one expects more. It’s now comparable only to a mid-budget hotel. The complimentary buffet breakfast included idlis, vadas, parathas and eggs to order, is quite ample but not tasty. The view from the rooftop is simply amazing. You can catch the glimpse of the Meenakshi Amman Temple from here. }} *{{sleep | name=Heritage Madurai | alt= | url=http://www.heritagemadurai.com/ | email=reservations@grandluxehotelsindia.com | address=11, Melakkal Main Road, Kochadai | lat=9.936007 | long=78.087106 | directions=next to Fenner factory; taxis are limited in this part of town, so you must depend on auto rikshaws for transportation | phone=+91 452 2385455-3244185 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price= from ₹3500 upwards to ₹8000 | lastedit=2016-10-14 | content=The major part of this property is the result of the conversion of what was company accommodation, then a British club, into a hotel complex. Some newer rooms and facilities have been added. The basic rooms are in 2-storey blocks of around 6 units. Each room is very spacious; they have business class rooms and the luxury villas with plunge pool and a huge bathroom is really unique. The food, which is good in choice, presentation and quality, however, the bar is surprisingly average. Very good service and all the amenities of a modern hotel. }} ==Connect== Landline phones and mobile phones are available throughout the city, and services are like anywhere in India. Broadband is also available from various providers. Internet cafes are dotted all around the city and it will cost from ₹15-30 per hour. Prominent cybercafé chains like i-Way and Reliance Webworld are also available. Wi-fi access is very limited and is available at the airport, railway station and a few hotels. There are many post offices and couriers available in the city. The main GPO is located near Meenakshi Bazaar, about 10 minutes walk from railway station. The international dialing code for Madurai is +91-452 The STD code for dialing within India is 0452 ==Stay safe== Madurai is a relatively safe place and the city stays awake through night to do business. But, there is no such nightlife in Madurai and it is better not to wander or shop during night time. There have been incidences of violence in the past, though it is extremely rare to affect the common man. Be aware of touts and pick-pockets, and do not hesitate to contact local police in case of trouble. Emergency contact numbers are displayed at many prominent places in the city. Also, Madurai is a politically active area for many parties, so it is not unusual to face traffic diversions, shop shutdowns etc. in case of an occasion. Women are advised not to wear extreme (provocative) clothes during any time. ==Stay healthy== Water is supplied by the Madurai Corporation. But it is advised to drink name-brand bottled water, which is available everywhere. The local food served in restaurants are hygienic however it is best avoided eating at roadside eateries. The city can get hot and dusty during peak summer, hence drink lot of fluids like coconut water. There are sufficient medical shops and nearly all major medications are available, but do bring the ones you use regularly. Petty theft and pick-pocketing occur in crowded locations, so take caution with your belongings. Incidences of mugging though are quite rare. It is safe to hire an auto to get around, but exhibit caution at night. There have been stray occurrences of auto-drivers mugging the passengers, though this is extremely rare. As usual be aware of touts and cheats at places of interest. ===Hospitals=== Below is a list of major hospitals in Madurai *Government Rajaji Hospital *[http://www.aravind.org Aravind Eye Hospital] *[http://www.apollohospitals.com/Madurai.asp Apollo Hospitals] *Bose Hospital *Meenakshi Mission Hospital *Christian Mission Hospital *Jawahar Hospital *Vadamalayan Hospital *Shenbagam Nursing Home *[https://www.rampsychiatry.com/ Ram Psychiatry Hospital] ==Cope== ===Emergency phone numbers=== Emergency phone numbers are displayed in various prominent locations is the city. Landlines number in case of emergency: *Emergency police: 100 *Emergency Fire: 101 *Emergency Traffic: 103 *Emergency Ambulance: 108 (Government Rajaji Hospital) *Railway enquiry: 131 *Maattuthaavani Bus Stand: *Government Rajaji Hospital blood bank: 2532535, 2580680 *Apollo emergency ambulance services: 1066 ==Respect== The people of Madurai are proud of their city and heritage, so jokes on it are mostly not tolerated. Refrain from making jokes about a person or his family, as it could be disastrous sometimes. The most accepted way of greeting is "Vanakkam" with hands folded at chest level. The locals are of friendly sort who will help you in times of need, but beware of touts. ==Go next== Madurai is an ideal hub for touring the extreme south of India. Most places are accessible within a day's travel by bus or train. Prominent destinations near Madurai include [[Kodaikanal]], [[Munnar]], [[Rameswaram]], [[Tirunelveli]], [[Kanyakumari]], [[Thekkady]] and [[Courtallam|Kuttralam]]. On the way from Kodaikanal to Madurai, you can visit many important historical places of interest and picnic spots near Vaththalakundu like Manjalar Dam, Siddhar Malai, Peranai dam. There are also many temples like Sendrayaperumal Temple in Old-Batalagundu, Anjaneyar Temple in Anapatti, Kamakshiamman Temple in Devadanapatti, Kasi Visalakshi-Vishwanathar Temple in Kunnuvarankottai or Kannapatti. * [[Palani]] - Palani Andavar Temple - Famous temple of Lord Murugan or Karthik * Also refer [[Dindigul]], [[Dindigul district]] and Batlagundu or Vathalagundu on the Madurai-Kodaikanal road {{IsPartOf|Southwestern Tamil Nadu}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|9.92565|78.11425|zoom=15}} ajsrefp405b97o0yxf2geh1pz7ula19 0 21013 5289331 5282321 2026-06-08T07:19:22Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Eat */ ce 5289331 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner The Murray Pink Lakes.jpg|pgname=The Murray}} '''The Murray''' is a large and unique region along the northern edge of [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. == Cities and towns == {{mapframe}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Echuca-Moama]]|wikidata=Q14214658}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Euroa]]|wikidata=Q5411679}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Merbein]]|wikidata=Q6817975}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mildura]]|wikidata=Q705829}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shepparton]]|wikidata=Q707030}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Swan Hill]]|wikidata=Q2305836}} ==Other destinations== *{{marker|name=[[Murray Sunset National Park]]|wikidata=Q936482}} *{{Marker|name=[[Barmah National Park]]|wikidata=Q176872}} ==Understand== The Murray region follows the Murray River for much of its length, also bordering [[New South Wales]] to the north and [[South Australia]] to the west. Within the region, a number of distinct subregions exist. The '''Mallee''' describes an arid area in the west, crossing the South Australian border. '''Sunraysia''' is a sunny, farming region in the north-west, also spanning territory in New South Wales. The '''Goulburn Valley''' is a fertile farming region in the south-eastern area. ===Visitor information=== * [https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/ Visit the Murray – official visitor website] * [http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/the-murray The Murray] from Visit New South Wales ==Get in== ===By car=== From Melbourne, the M79/A79 route takes you to Mildura, the M39/A39 takes you to the far east of the region like Shepparton. The B400 and B12 routes run through the Murray and Mallee regions. ===By train=== The Victorian state railway operator V/line has two train lines that link the Murray region to Melbourne: these lines terminate at Swan Hill and Echuca. A map of the V/line can be found [https://www.vline.com.au/getattachment/f8a1e2c3-5d60-4abe-b608-2bc18e9f8197/V-Line-Network-Map here] === By coach === V/line also runs coaches to places not linked by train lines, such as Mildura, Ouyen, and Robinvale. The V/line map also shows coach services. ==Get around== Since the trains mostly connect the towns of Echuca and Swan Hill with Melbourne, the V/line coaches that connect various towns in the Murray region will be useful. However schedules are fairly limited so it will be extremely beneficial if you have access to a car. ==See== [[File:Murray River Sunset - Mildura Victoria - South Australia.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the river near Mildura]] The outback does not make its way to Victoria, but the Murray area is still very dry and is sometimes thought to be part of it. This is the region alongside the Murray River, the longest river in Australia. There are various points along the river worth seeing, most notably in [[Mildura]]. Sunsets in this region are particularly renowned for their beauty. Ask the locals for their favourite scenic spots. ==Do== There are numerous hiking trails within the region, with the most being in [[Murray Sunset National Park]]. However, other parts of the state have more hiking opportunities. Likewise mountain biking trails are available but are less common than in other parts of Victoria. ==Eat== Most food in the region is simple and generally consists of steaks, lamb chops, beef and other basics and most importantly, the classic meat pie, just like in any other country region of mainland Australia. However, it can be difficult for a vegetarian to find a decent meal in many outback towns because many country people don't get this "urban affliction". The sole exceptions are Mildura and Echuca, since they are decently sized cities with more options. ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== Cross the Murray into the [[Riverina]] region of NSW.{{usableregion}} {{isPartOf|Victoria_(state)}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Murray, The}} {{geo|-35.45|144.57|zoom=8}} au0cbwsiexsniv60dexsve72416cvdw 5289332 5289331 2026-06-08T07:20:41Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Cities and towns */ 5289332 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner The Murray Pink Lakes.jpg|pgname=The Murray}} '''The Murray''' is a large and unique region along the northern edge of [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. == Cities and towns == {{mapframe}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Echuca-Moama]]|wikidata=Q14214658}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Euroa]]|wikidata=Q5411679}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Merbein]]|wikidata=Q6817975}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mildura]]|wikidata=Q705829}} – the largest city in the region and a regional centre of northwest Victoria * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shepparton]]|wikidata=Q707030}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Swan Hill]]|wikidata=Q2305836}} ==Other destinations== *{{marker|name=[[Murray Sunset National Park]]|wikidata=Q936482}} *{{Marker|name=[[Barmah National Park]]|wikidata=Q176872}} ==Understand== The Murray region follows the Murray River for much of its length, also bordering [[New South Wales]] to the north and [[South Australia]] to the west. Within the region, a number of distinct subregions exist. The '''Mallee''' describes an arid area in the west, crossing the South Australian border. '''Sunraysia''' is a sunny, farming region in the north-west, also spanning territory in New South Wales. The '''Goulburn Valley''' is a fertile farming region in the south-eastern area. ===Visitor information=== * [https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/ Visit the Murray – official visitor website] * [http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/the-murray The Murray] from Visit New South Wales ==Get in== ===By car=== From Melbourne, the M79/A79 route takes you to Mildura, the M39/A39 takes you to the far east of the region like Shepparton. The B400 and B12 routes run through the Murray and Mallee regions. ===By train=== The Victorian state railway operator V/line has two train lines that link the Murray region to Melbourne: these lines terminate at Swan Hill and Echuca. A map of the V/line can be found [https://www.vline.com.au/getattachment/f8a1e2c3-5d60-4abe-b608-2bc18e9f8197/V-Line-Network-Map here] === By coach === V/line also runs coaches to places not linked by train lines, such as Mildura, Ouyen, and Robinvale. The V/line map also shows coach services. ==Get around== Since the trains mostly connect the towns of Echuca and Swan Hill with Melbourne, the V/line coaches that connect various towns in the Murray region will be useful. However schedules are fairly limited so it will be extremely beneficial if you have access to a car. ==See== [[File:Murray River Sunset - Mildura Victoria - South Australia.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the river near Mildura]] The outback does not make its way to Victoria, but the Murray area is still very dry and is sometimes thought to be part of it. This is the region alongside the Murray River, the longest river in Australia. There are various points along the river worth seeing, most notably in [[Mildura]]. Sunsets in this region are particularly renowned for their beauty. Ask the locals for their favourite scenic spots. ==Do== There are numerous hiking trails within the region, with the most being in [[Murray Sunset National Park]]. However, other parts of the state have more hiking opportunities. Likewise mountain biking trails are available but are less common than in other parts of Victoria. ==Eat== Most food in the region is simple and generally consists of steaks, lamb chops, beef and other basics and most importantly, the classic meat pie, just like in any other country region of mainland Australia. However, it can be difficult for a vegetarian to find a decent meal in many outback towns because many country people don't get this "urban affliction". The sole exceptions are Mildura and Echuca, since they are decently sized cities with more options. ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== Cross the Murray into the [[Riverina]] region of NSW.{{usableregion}} {{isPartOf|Victoria_(state)}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Murray, The}} {{geo|-35.45|144.57|zoom=8}} jxlol6omkoi8sbhs24lngwxvc7yglbc 5289333 5289332 2026-06-08T07:20:52Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Cities and towns */ 5289333 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner The Murray Pink Lakes.jpg|pgname=The Murray}} '''The Murray''' is a large and unique region along the northern edge of [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. == Cities and towns == {{mapframe}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Echuca-Moama]]|wikidata=Q14214658}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Euroa]]|wikidata=Q5411679}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Merbein]]|wikidata=Q6817975}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mildura]]|wikidata=Q705829}} – the largest city in the region and a regional centre of northwest Victoria * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shepparton]]|wikidata=Q707030}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Swan Hill]]|wikidata=Q2305836}} – major coach hub ==Other destinations== *{{marker|name=[[Murray Sunset National Park]]|wikidata=Q936482}} *{{Marker|name=[[Barmah National Park]]|wikidata=Q176872}} ==Understand== The Murray region follows the Murray River for much of its length, also bordering [[New South Wales]] to the north and [[South Australia]] to the west. Within the region, a number of distinct subregions exist. The '''Mallee''' describes an arid area in the west, crossing the South Australian border. '''Sunraysia''' is a sunny, farming region in the north-west, also spanning territory in New South Wales. The '''Goulburn Valley''' is a fertile farming region in the south-eastern area. ===Visitor information=== * [https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/ Visit the Murray – official visitor website] * [http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/the-murray The Murray] from Visit New South Wales ==Get in== ===By car=== From Melbourne, the M79/A79 route takes you to Mildura, the M39/A39 takes you to the far east of the region like Shepparton. The B400 and B12 routes run through the Murray and Mallee regions. ===By train=== The Victorian state railway operator V/line has two train lines that link the Murray region to Melbourne: these lines terminate at Swan Hill and Echuca. A map of the V/line can be found [https://www.vline.com.au/getattachment/f8a1e2c3-5d60-4abe-b608-2bc18e9f8197/V-Line-Network-Map here] === By coach === V/line also runs coaches to places not linked by train lines, such as Mildura, Ouyen, and Robinvale. The V/line map also shows coach services. ==Get around== Since the trains mostly connect the towns of Echuca and Swan Hill with Melbourne, the V/line coaches that connect various towns in the Murray region will be useful. However schedules are fairly limited so it will be extremely beneficial if you have access to a car. ==See== [[File:Murray River Sunset - Mildura Victoria - South Australia.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the river near Mildura]] The outback does not make its way to Victoria, but the Murray area is still very dry and is sometimes thought to be part of it. This is the region alongside the Murray River, the longest river in Australia. There are various points along the river worth seeing, most notably in [[Mildura]]. Sunsets in this region are particularly renowned for their beauty. Ask the locals for their favourite scenic spots. ==Do== There are numerous hiking trails within the region, with the most being in [[Murray Sunset National Park]]. However, other parts of the state have more hiking opportunities. Likewise mountain biking trails are available but are less common than in other parts of Victoria. ==Eat== Most food in the region is simple and generally consists of steaks, lamb chops, beef and other basics and most importantly, the classic meat pie, just like in any other country region of mainland Australia. However, it can be difficult for a vegetarian to find a decent meal in many outback towns because many country people don't get this "urban affliction". The sole exceptions are Mildura and Echuca, since they are decently sized cities with more options. ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== Cross the Murray into the [[Riverina]] region of NSW.{{usableregion}} {{isPartOf|Victoria_(state)}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Murray, The}} {{geo|-35.45|144.57|zoom=8}} jpg61x640rzr58ebn16qum1xk2tinpk 5289334 5289333 2026-06-08T07:22:05Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By coach */ 5289334 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner The Murray Pink Lakes.jpg|pgname=The Murray}} '''The Murray''' is a large and unique region along the northern edge of [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. == Cities and towns == {{mapframe}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Echuca-Moama]]|wikidata=Q14214658}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Euroa]]|wikidata=Q5411679}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Merbein]]|wikidata=Q6817975}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Mildura]]|wikidata=Q705829}} – the largest city in the region and a regional centre of northwest Victoria * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shepparton]]|wikidata=Q707030}} * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Swan Hill]]|wikidata=Q2305836}} – major coach hub ==Other destinations== *{{marker|name=[[Murray Sunset National Park]]|wikidata=Q936482}} *{{Marker|name=[[Barmah National Park]]|wikidata=Q176872}} ==Understand== The Murray region follows the Murray River for much of its length, also bordering [[New South Wales]] to the north and [[South Australia]] to the west. Within the region, a number of distinct subregions exist. The '''Mallee''' describes an arid area in the west, crossing the South Australian border. '''Sunraysia''' is a sunny, farming region in the north-west, also spanning territory in New South Wales. The '''Goulburn Valley''' is a fertile farming region in the south-eastern area. ===Visitor information=== * [https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/ Visit the Murray – official visitor website] * [http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/the-murray The Murray] from Visit New South Wales ==Get in== ===By car=== From Melbourne, the M79/A79 route takes you to Mildura, the M39/A39 takes you to the far east of the region like Shepparton. The B400 and B12 routes run through the Murray and Mallee regions. ===By train=== The Victorian state railway operator V/line has two train lines that link the Murray region to Melbourne: these lines terminate at Swan Hill and Echuca. A map of the V/line can be found [https://www.vline.com.au/getattachment/f8a1e2c3-5d60-4abe-b608-2bc18e9f8197/V-Line-Network-Map here] === By coach === V/line also runs coaches to places not linked by train lines, such as Mildura, Ouyen, and Robinvale. The V/line map also shows coach services. An overnight coach service runs between Melbourne and Mildura without the need for a transfer. Be aware, though, this coach consistently sells out as demand often exceeds capacity during the summer. ==Get around== Since the trains mostly connect the towns of Echuca and Swan Hill with Melbourne, the V/line coaches that connect various towns in the Murray region will be useful. However schedules are fairly limited so it will be extremely beneficial if you have access to a car. ==See== [[File:Murray River Sunset - Mildura Victoria - South Australia.jpg|thumb|Sunset on the river near Mildura]] The outback does not make its way to Victoria, but the Murray area is still very dry and is sometimes thought to be part of it. This is the region alongside the Murray River, the longest river in Australia. There are various points along the river worth seeing, most notably in [[Mildura]]. Sunsets in this region are particularly renowned for their beauty. Ask the locals for their favourite scenic spots. ==Do== There are numerous hiking trails within the region, with the most being in [[Murray Sunset National Park]]. However, other parts of the state have more hiking opportunities. Likewise mountain biking trails are available but are less common than in other parts of Victoria. ==Eat== Most food in the region is simple and generally consists of steaks, lamb chops, beef and other basics and most importantly, the classic meat pie, just like in any other country region of mainland Australia. However, it can be difficult for a vegetarian to find a decent meal in many outback towns because many country people don't get this "urban affliction". The sole exceptions are Mildura and Echuca, since they are decently sized cities with more options. ==Drink== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== Cross the Murray into the [[Riverina]] region of NSW.{{usableregion}} {{isPartOf|Victoria_(state)}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Murray, The}} {{geo|-35.45|144.57|zoom=8}} 1p7y80qw09ktx6myx4htroa6glxwuvi 0 22343 5289132 5269838 2026-06-07T16:52:15Z Arthurdent20 2264808 /* Milano Centrale */ Remove stale travel advisory 5289132 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Galleria_Vittorio_Emanuele_Ii_In_Milan_Italy_(180289449)_(cropped1).jpeg|caption=Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the main tourist attractions of Milan|disambig=yes|dotm=yes}} {{printDistricts}} '''Milan''' ([[Italian phrasebook|Italian]]: ''Milano''; Milanese: ''Milan)'' is financially the most important city in [[Italy]], and home to the Borsa Italiana stock exchange. It is the second most populous city proper in the country, but sits at the centre of Italy's largest urban and metropolitan area. While not considered as beautiful as some Italian cities, having been greatly destroyed by Second World War bomb raids, the city has rebuilt itself into a thriving cosmopolitan business capital. In essence, for a tourist, what makes Milan interesting compared to other places is that the city is truly more about the lifestyle of enjoying worldly pleasures: a paradise for shopping, football, opera, and nightlife. Milan remains the marketplace for Italian fashion — fashion aficionados, supermodels and international paparazzi descend upon the city twice a year for its spring and autumn fairs. [[File:Full Milan skyline from Duomo roof.jpg|thumb|500px|Milan]] Milan is famous for its wealth of historical and modern sights — the Duomo, one of the biggest and grandest [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] cathedrals in the world; La Scala, one of the best established opera houses in the world; the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a glamorous 19th-century arcaded shopping gallery; the Brera art gallery, with some of the finest artistic works in Europe; the Pirelli tower, a majestic example of 1960s modernist Italian architecture; the San Siro, a huge and famed stadium; or the Castello Sforzesco, a grand medieval castle. So, you have your fair share of old and new monuments. Plus, it contains one of the world's most famous paintings, Leonardo da Vinci's ''The Last Supper''. ==Districts== {{Mapframe|45.470|9.182|width=500|height=500|zoom=12|show=map1,mask,go}} {{Mapshape|type=page|group=map1|wikicommons=Milan_Districts.map}} {{mapshapes|Q735559}} <!-- Milan Metro --> {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Milan/Centro Storico|Centro Storico]] | region1color=#D5DC76 | region1description=The Centro Storico is the historic centre of the city, encompassing Milan's most famous landmarks, including the Duomo (cathedral), Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade and the Teatro alla Scala opera house. The most elegant and luxurious area is the Quadronno district. Considered the oldest place in the city, it is characterized by the presence of iconic buildings of Italian archistars from the 1950s. | region2name=[[Milan/South|South]] | region2color=#4F93C0 | region2description=Likely the best known attraction here are the canals (navigli) that in former times were used for sailing in from the Lombardian countryside. It's quite popular to sit at the bars along the canals and enjoy a drink. The southern area of Milan is the most developing area of the city characterized by the presence of the Prada Foundation, which has created a new center of Milan for luxury fashion, with the headquarters of Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Prada, Moncler, Jil Sander, etc. The southern area is also the area of the Bocconi University District, characterized by the Porta Romana District by numerous restaurants among the most characteristic of the city, all to be discovered, and the Corvetto District of interest due to the presence of numerous hidden galleries of avant-garde painters and the Plastic disco once frequented by Andy Warhol, Schifano, Giorgio Armani, etc. | region3name=[[Milan/West|West]] | region3color=#c9815e | region3description=This part of the city encompasses the city's only UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes a famous painting—the Last Supper. Other sights in Western Milan include a cemetery with monumental tombs and the old fair center. | region4name=[[Milan/North|North]] | region4color=#B383B3 | region4description=The North-Eastern part of Milan is divided in several districts. Directly north of classy (and touristy) Brera, you’ll find Porta Nuova district, characterised by the tallest skyscraper in Italy and Porta Garibaldi railway station. Moving up the map, you can see Isola (“island”) district, where you can find plenty of small bars and restaurants. East from Isola you’ll find Milano Centrale railway station. North-East, we have Indro Montanelli Gardens (also simply called “Parco Venezia”), one of Milan’s biggest parks, and the lively, queer, Porta Venezia district; from there the long Buenos Aires shopping axis, leading to Piazzale Loreto. Further East the urban layout changes significantly, as streets take on the form of a 19th century grid, creating local residential neighbourhoods, with many schools, small restaurants and less touristic presence. | region5name=[[Milan/Outer Milan|Outer Milan]] | region5color=#75bb75 | region5description=The outer quarters and suburbs of Milan also hold a few points of interest, grouped together in a separate guide. }} ==Understand== [[File:Guardian of the City (6875524354).jpg|thumb|right|The breathtaking views of Milan from the magnificent roof of the Duomo]] Milan is often described as representing "modern" Italy. The differences between Rome and Milan are evident from several proverbs, such as an Italian saying about the differences between the two cities which roughly translates, "Rome is a voluptuous woman whose gifts are very apparent, while Milan is the shy, demure girl whose treasures are plentiful, but discovered in time." Milan is the most modern of all Italian cities, yet it keeps most of its history intact. At first sight, Milan looks like a bustling and relatively stylish (with its shiny display windows and elegant shops) metropolis, with a good number of grand palaces and fine churches in the centre, but might seem like a slightly prosaic, soulless and business-oriented place. It can be quite rainy, grey and foggy, and some of the buildings, ancient or modern, have quite a severe appearance. Whilst there are a lot of parks, Milan looks as if it has very little greenery, and apart from the very well-kept historic part, many areas are indeed quite scruffy and dirty. However, Milan, unlike most usually historical European cities which throw the sights in your face, requires quite a lot of exploring — take it as it is, and you might enjoy its fashionable glitter and business-like modernity, but might find it not very "captivating". If you spend time, though, strolling through less well known areas such as the pretty Navigli, the chic Brera district, the lively University quarter, or some of the smaller churches and buildings, you'll find a forward-thinking, diverse city filled in every corner with history, and with a plethora of hidden gems. Plus, with such an established history in theatre, music, literature, sport, art and fashion, there's really not much you can miss. Milan, as many have noticed, doesn't fully feel like a part of Italy. Despite the similarities with iconic Italian cities such as [[Verona]] or [[Venice]], the city does have a different atmosphere. Milan feels more like a bustling, busy, fashionable business capital — where in several cafes, lots of people only stop to have a quick espresso at the bar counter, and where tourists at times seem even more laid back than the locals. Milan, unlike the traditionally red-terracotta roofed Italian cities, is quite grey, as many buildings are constructed using limestone or dark stones. Older buildings mainly have a sort of Austrian/Germanic neoclassical look with some slight French influences. However, with some cycling around in old fashioned bicycles, restaurant chairs and tables outside at summer filled with locals and tourists alike, and people strolling down the pedestrian avenues, licking an ice cream or carrying some heavy shopping bags, Milan does boast some "Italian flair". ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Milan |-0.4 |7.3 |35.9 |0.6 |10.0 |38.2 |4.4 |15.5 |42.2 |8.4 |19.3 |57.7 |12.8 |23.9 |70.3 |17.2 |28.1 |67.4 |19.3 |30.7 |44.2 |18.8 |29.9 |82.2 |14.9 |25.5 |73.4 |10.2 |19.0 |82.0 |5.3 |12.4 |112.4 |0.6 |7.4 |45.8 |float=right |clear=right | description =Source: [[w:Milan#Climate|Wikipedia]]. Visit [https://www.accuweather.com/en/it/milan/214046/daily-weather-forecast/214046 AccuWeather] for a five-day forecast. }} Milan, depending on how you want to tour the city, is a great place to visit pretty much all year round. Keep in mind most places, including tourist destinations and museums, are closed on Mondays. In autumn, the weather is warm or cool, and in later months can be quite rainy and foggy. All the major venues and shops are opened, since it is the working part of the year. In winter, the city can become cold (often below or around freezing point), and the weather is usually foggy and rainy if not snowy. However, the city, in the few weeks before Christmas, becomes delightful to visit - the main sights are all illuminated by stunning lights, a huge Christmas tree is set up in front of the Duomo, vendors and markets can be found everywhere, many shop and display windows are decorated and the streets become bustling with locals and tourists alike. However, the only downside is that it can become extremely crowded, noisy and busy. In spring, the temperatures are generally similar to those of autumn. The atmosphere becomes more serious from that of the festivities. Parks become nice to visit, as trees blossom. The city is also quite nice to visit at Carnival, where people dress up and celebrate, and during Easter, where there are special services held in churches and some special events. In summer, Milan can become extremely hot and humid, with the odd powerful rainstorm here and there. Whilst in July, apart from the weather, most shops remain open, in August, as many locals go off to take their summer holidays, many businesses and venues shut down (with the notice '''Chiuso per ferie''', or shut down for vacation). The city may become quite empty with some tourists strolling around, and with several of the main sights shut down. Although it is not the best time for shopping and the weather is not at all times very pleasant, it is good if you want to enjoy the city to yourself when it's hot and quiet, and maybe want to stroll around, sipping at some open bars or at an ice cream, or walking in a mostly silent park. ===Tourist information === * [https://www.turismo.milano.it/wps/portal/tur/en Milan] tourism portal ==Get in== ===By plane=== Milan's ({{IATA|MIL}}) two main international airports are '''[[Milano Malpensa Airport|Malpensa]]''' (the biggest, and 40&nbsp;km away) {{IATA|MXP}} and '''Linate''' (7&nbsp;km from the city center). '''Orio al Serio''' airport near [[Bergamo]] (45&nbsp;km east) and '''[[Parma#By plane|Parma]]''' airport (100&nbsp;km south), sometimes referred to as Milan's additional airports, mostly host budget airlines. To get to and from the airports and Milan, buses are a cheap and popular option. ==== Malpensa airport ==== : ''Main article: [[Milano Malpensa Airport]]'' The main international airport is {{Marker|type=go|name=Milano Malpensa Airport|wikidata=Q60910}}, about 40 km northwest of the city center. There are flights from many countries around the world. From Malpensa you can get into central Milano by train, shuttle bus or taxi. ====Linate Airport==== [[File:Aéroport de Milan(Milano).jpg|thumb|right|Linate is a small airport with a limited number of jet bridges, so boarding and deplaning is often performed on-tarmac with passengers bussed between the plane and the terminal]] *{{go | name=Linate Airport | alt={{IATA|LIN}} | url=http://www.milanolinate-airport.com/en/flights | email= | address= | lat=45.4603 | long=9.2800 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Linate Airport | image=Aéroport de Milan(Milano).jpg | wikidata=Q828386 | content=A small, efficient one-runway airport close to the city centre (7&nbsp;km). Its focus is on domestic and intra-European flights, and on business travellers. ITA Airways has a major base there. Other European flag carriers also operate connections to Linate instead of, or in addition to, Malpensa. Connecting flights in Linate might take much longer than elsewhere because there is no through passage: you get off the airplane, get out of the security area, go through security again together with the passengers who have just arrived from Milan and not with a connecting flight, and only then can you board the new plane. If you're making a connection from outside of the Schengen zone it doesn't make much difference, because in these cases you have to go through security again (e.g. London to Palermo via Linate), but if both flights are within the Schengen zone then you don't have to go through security again if the airport has a through passage (e.g. Palermo to Genova via Linate). }} As the airport is close to the city, it is served by '''Metro Line 4''', which runs every 7 minutes and crosses the city from east to west, with interchanges available to all three other Metro lines. The price is €2.20, like normal public transport. Tickets are available from the newsagent inside the airport terminal. This bus is not a dedicated service: it is regular city transport with many stops en route, and may get crowded during peak hours. This also means that the same things apply as for any public transportation in the city (see [[#Get around]] for more detail). There are also '''buses''' from this airport. [http://autostradale.it Autostradale] operates a shuttle bus just outside the Terminal Entrance 6 connecting Linate airport to Milan Central Railway Station (Milano Centrale) east side (Luigi di Savoia square) running every 30 minutes; tickets cost €5 per adult (ticket sold at local newsagent and on board). This bus also stops en route at Lambrate railway station. The journey takes approximately 27 minutes. Another bus service, operated by [http://www.malpensashuttle.it/ Malpensa Shuttle]{{Dead link|date=October 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, connects Malpensa airport to Linate airport with a few stops en route enabling you to connect to downtown by metro (timetables, fares and ticket booking available online). The journey takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic conditions. '''Taxis''' from Linate to the city centre cost around €12-20 depending on traffic conditions. The minimum charge is €12. If you are going to the centre, ignore all the guys standing at the exit to the terminal saying "taxi"... they are for destinations outside central Milan (i.e., outlying cities) and will charge a minimum of €70. Queues for regular taxis can get long during peak commuter hours (early evening) and are particularly bad during Fashion Week. ====Orio al Serio Airport==== [[File:Orio al Serio airport, Bergamo (31810521342).jpg|thumb|Orio al Serio Airport, interior]] Some budget airlines fly to {{Marker|type=go|name=Orio al Serio Airport|url=http://www.orioaeroporto.it/|wikidata=Q517873}} ({{IATA|BGY}}), about 45&nbsp;km north-east of Milan, near the city of [[Bergamo]]. Ryanair refers to this as '''Milan Bergamo Airport'''. Orio al Serio is actually closer to Milan than Malpensa and getting from there to Milan takes about the same time. A '''taxi''' will cost at least €100. A '''bus''' (coach) is much cheaper. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the [https://www.milanbergamoairport.it/en/bus/ airport website] starting at €7 but mostly €10 (Mar 2026). It is slightly cheaper to buy tickets online beforehand, however it is advisable ''not'' to do this, because then the passenger has no choice but to wait for the bus that he/she has booked. Buying at the airport gives flexibility to choose the next departing bus. All buses leave for Milan from immediately outside the arrivals section of the airport, and to go back to the airport from Ferrante Aporti on the east side of Central Station in Milan. The journey takes a little over 1 hour. However, beware of cutting things too fine, because traffic can be bad at rush hour. Coaches are run by Orio Shuttle, Flibco, Autostradale and Terravision. The [http://www.orioshuttle.com Orio Shuttle], from Orio Airport to Milano Centrale station is probably the best choice. Departure times may vary, but buses generally run every half hour during the day, less often at night. Adult one-way fare is €12 on the door (Mar 2026). Tickets are sold at the bus stop in Orio Al Serio Airport in Bergamo and at the Central Train Station in Milan. Be at the Milan bus stop at least 15 minutes before the nominal departure time, or you may get left behind. Tickets can be purchased online for €10, but sellers at the airport and train station will offer 3 tickets for price of 2. [https://www.flibco.com/en/shuttle/bus-milan-bergamo-airport Flibco] runs up to 22 times per day. Tickets start from €10 if booked in advance. You can also take a shuttle bus, a regular bus or taxi to [[Bergamo]] railway station (about 15-25 minutes from the airport), and a '''train''' from there to Milan. Buses to Bergamo are run by the local transport agency ATB at a cost of {{EUR|2.60}}. Trains from Bergamo to Milan run every 30–60 minutes and take around 1 hour. Adult one-way fare is €5.80 (faster and more direct train, arrives in Milano Centrale) or €4.50 (arriving in Milano Porta Garibaldi) depending on the chosen route. ===By train=== [[File:Milan Centrale Stazione trainshed.jpg|thumb|right|Central railway station]] Milan is served by two major national companies: '''[http://www.trenitalia.it/ Trenitalia]''' and [http://www.italotreno.it '''NTV'''] (usually known by its commercial name ''Italo''), both of which are based at Milano Centrale. It is also served by other long-distance companies, such as SNCF. Finally, regional transport is managed by [http://www.trenord.it '''Trenord'''], which runs the entire regional train network. ====Milano Centrale==== The main railway station is {{Marker|type=go |name=Milano Centrale |url=http://www.milano-centrale.com/|wikidata=Q801193}} (or ''Centrale FS''). Regular express and fast trains serve all Italian cities including [[Turin]], [[Venice]], [[Rome]], [[Naples]], and [[Florence]]. There are international services to [[Zurich]], [[Geneva]], [[Munich]], [[Vienna]], [[Marseille]] by Trenitalia and NTV (but for Paris Gare de Lyon use Porta Garibaldi station). Trenord runs regional trains to [[Lecco]], [[Sondrio]], [[Tirano]], [[Bergamo]], [[Brescia]] and other cities. The station building itself is worth a visit being a masterpiece of rationalist architecture, and was extensively renovated in 2008. (Try as they might, they couldn't altogether erase the word "fascisti" from the imposing facade.) There are lots of small shops and cafes, both "landside" and "trainside" of the ticket barriers. There's a supermarket (Sapori & Dintori Conad) in the west side of the station in the basement, and internet points in the main square outside the station. The luggage store (daily 06:00-23:00) charges €6 for the first five hours, thereafter from 6 to 12 hours €0.90/hour, from 13 hours onwards €0.40/hour. You will need to show an ID card or passport. At night, parts of the Central Station become a sleeping area for vagrants. Usually around the station there are children aggressively targeting tourists for pickpocketing, so pay attention to your bag. The station area is not in a great part of town at night, though in the area there are a number of decent budget hotels (see ''[[Milan#Sleep|Sleep]]'' below) and some business-oriented international brand hotels. In general, the area south of the station (characterised by a few skyscrapers) is a business and local government centre, pretty active during working hours but almost deserted at night. Central Station is on Metro lines '''MM2''' (for Castello) and '''MM3''' (for Duomo). Taxis stops are on the side and ATM buses on the West side (IV November Square) and buses to Linate, Malpensa and Orio airports on the East side (Luigi di Savoia square). ====Milano Porta Garibaldi==== {{Marker|type=go|name=Milano Porta Garibaldi |url=http://www.fsitaliane.it/fsi/Il-Gruppo/Innovazione-e-sviluppo/Le-principali-stazioni-AV/Milano-Porta-Garibaldi|wikidata=Q801187}} is effectively two stations, with the main one on the surface, with 20 platforms used by regional and national trains and some commuter lines. There are trains to the main cities of Lombardy ([[Como]], [[Bergamo]], [[Lecco]], [[Varese]], [[Pavia]], [[Lodi]] amongst others) and to Malpensa airport. It's also the terminal of SNCF trains to [[Paris]] Gare de Lyon; tickets have to be bought at the separate SNCF ticket booth. The other station (usually referred as Milano Porta Garibaldi ''Passante'' or ''Sotterranea'') is beneath it, with two underground platforms used by suburban commuter lines. For instance you can reach the Rho fairgrounds on commuter lines S5 toward Varese and S6 toward Novara, getting off at Rho Fieramilano. Porta Garibaldi station is on Metro lines '''MM2''' and '''MM5''' (see [[#Get_around]]). ==== Other stations ==== Another important railway station is {{Marker|type=go|name=Cadorna|wikidata=Q2258101}}, served by '''[http://www.trenord.it/it/home.aspx Trenord]''', where the Malpensa airport Express stops and which is also a stop for MM1 and MM2 metro lines. Trains to Malpensa and Como Lago station leave here. Other main train stations are ''Lambrate'' (connected to '''MM2''' metro line), ''Greco-Pirelli'', ''Rogoredo'' (connected to '''MM3''' metro line) and ''Porta Genova'' (connected to '''MM2''' metro line) and ''Bovisa'' (connected to the ''Passante'' suburban commuter train link) and ''Domodossola'' (connected to '''MM5''' metro line) . Domodossola station is very close to the city section of the Milan Exhibition Centre - ''fieramilanocity'', also connected to the subway system by the '''MM1''' metro line (Amendola stop). ===By car=== Milan is an important road traffic hub with motorways coming in from all directions, both from elsewhere in Italy and from nearby [[France]] and [[Switzerland]]. As elsewhere in Italy, they're toll roads operated by [http://www.autostrade.it/ Società Autostrade per l'Italia]. The road connections are thus excellent, but this also means a whole lot of traffic passing through (in addition to going to and from Milan itself) and road congestion is probably even more of a problem than usual around cities of this size. Going to Milan by car is not a good idea, see the [[#Get around]] section for more information. ==== Park and ride ==== Because of heavy traffic, it is strongly recommended not to drive in Milan during working days. Driving is much better during weekends. A recommendation is to leave your car in one of the well-marked, huge '''commuter car parks''' near several exits of Milan's motorway ringroad; they're managed by ATM and are easily connected with Milan's underground metro lines, but they close around midnight. They're near highway exits in Cascina Gobba (East), Lampugnano (North West), Molino Dorino (North West), Bonola (North West), Rho-Pero (North West), Bisceglie (South West) and San Donato (South East). ===By bus=== Milan's main bus terminal is {{Marker|type=go|lat=45.4893 | long=9.1281|name=Lampugnano station|image=2017 Flixbus Milano Lampugnano 01.jpg}}, connected to the rest of the city by metro. The main national bus lines are operated by [http://www.autostradale.it/ Autostradale]. [http://www.flixbus.com Flixbus] serves domestic and international routes. Also some small companies [http://ibus.it/english/index_en.htm]{{Dead link|date=May 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} also offer international routes to / from Milan. Don't get scared by the filth of this place. Not much around. The stop for the airport bus is at 2,5 km away (Fiera Milano City) <!--the Italian WV links to http://oraribus.com/orari-autobus-e-treni.php?comune=Milano#autobus of which there is an English version as well: http://oraribus.com/bus-and-train-timetables.php?city=Milan. A messy but informative site from which we can harvest some general information on bus transport (names of bus companies and roughly speaking from where you can get in by intercity bus). --> ==Get around== [[Image:Milan-Duomo underground access M1 Red line M3 Yellow line.jpg|thumb|right|'''Duomo''' is an interchange station serving the Line 1 and Line 3 of Milan Metro.]] [[File:Milano - mappa rete metropolitana (schematica).svg|thumb|Network map of the Metro (click to enlarge)]] === Urban Layout === Milan has a similar implant to many Italian cities: an old medieval core (though of medieval times essentially only the street layout remains, as Milan was continuously tore down and rebuilt over the ages), and the city forming a '''circle''' around it (the Duomo cathedral sits at the very hearth of this circle). Milan in particular has a very distinctive implant: circonvallazioni, viali/corsi and vie. The '''circonvallazioni''' are big streets running in circle: the historic core is bordered by the first circonvallazione, the “Cerchia dei Navigli”, and many other form around it, getting bigger progressively. Then '''corsi and viali''' form long axes, often cutting circonvallazioni perpendicularly running from the outside to the core. '''Vie''' are the small streets that make up most of the urban tissue. ===By public transport=== '''[https://www.atm.it/en Azienda Trasporti Milanesi S.p.A.]''' (ATM) operates a public transport network which is pretty efficient (especially the underground lines and the trams (streetcars)). There are three payment methods: traditional paper tickets, credit/debit cards, and app. Smart paper tickets ("RicaricaMI") are available from news stands, tabaccherie (tobacconist - look for a large T sign), coffee bars, tourist information offices as well as automatic ticket machines in metro stations, and can be loaded with the following fares: * Single ticket – €2.20 * 24h ticket – €7.60 * 3 day ticket – €15.50 * 7 day ticket – €19.50 * "Carnet" of 10 single trips – €19.50; beware that unlike in cities in neighbouring France or Switzerland, these 10 rides '''cannot''' be shared between two or more people, meaning most visitors will be much better off buying one of the other ticket types depending on the duration of their stay. You can also use contactless credit/debit cards and in this case fees are limited so that you do not pay more than the 24h fare on any day. Credit/debit cards can be used on the metro, buses and trams but cannot be used to travel on suburban trains (S-lines). If you are staying for a few days it is cheaper to buy a paper 3 day or weekly ticket. Keep in mind that the M2 has stations outside the central fare zone (Mi1-Mi3), for which the ticket price is higher depending on the zones you start, terminate or pass through your journey. These tickets works just the same way as the normal urban ticket and can be used on multiple means in a time interval from validation that depends on the ticket fare (the higher the price, the further you can ho outside the city and the longer the ticket will be valid).[https://nuovosistematariffario.atm.it/] There is an ATM app for [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/atm-milano-official-app/id415637297 iOS] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.atm.appmobile&hl=en Android] that you can use to buy single or daily tickets. When boarding the bus or tram or entering the metro system through the turnstiles, you need to validate your ticket by tapping it on the reader. On buses and trams, tap your ticket when you board to validate it. Single tickets are valid for 90 minutes, during that time the ticket allows unlimited travel on metro, trams, buses and suburban trains (S-lines). You can tap it multiple times within the 90 minutes. ===By metro=== The '''Metro''' (short for [https://www.atm.it/en/Pages/default.aspx Metropolitana], the logo is a big white '''M''' on a red background) has five lines, each commonly identified by a color as shown below, and is the best way to get around Milan. The lines are: {{rint|milan|m1}} (''rossa''); {{rint|milan|M2}} (''verde''); {{rint|milan|M3}} (''gialla''); {{rint|milan|M4}} (''blu''); {{rint|milan|M5}} (''lilla''). Some extensions of existing lines are under construction. The subway network is the most extensive in Italy (lines split into different sections and its 125 stations cover most areas of town). During peak hours trains run every 2 minutes on M1 and M2, every 4 minutes on M3 and on M5. Service starts around 6:00AM and the last trains run around midnight. From midnight to 6:00AM there is a substitute bus line (NM1, NM2, NM3 - M5 line doesn't have a bus line) running every 30 minutes. Take into account that the NM2 travels only inside Milan proper, between the station of Cascina Gobba and Abbiategrasso, while the NM1 travels between Molino Dorino and Sesto San Giovanni (excluding Rho and Rho Fieramilano) and between Bisceglie and Cadorna (where you can transfer for further stops along the M1 line). ===By tram=== [[Image:Tram in Milan.jpg|thumb|One of the city's easily recognisable historic tramcars in the old, orange livery.]] Trams (''streetcars'') run above-ground on rail lines running through the streets. Being above ground means you get a view of what you're passing, so if you don't need to go far, they're convenient and fun. Some tram lines are operated by the ultramodern 'jumbo' yellow tram, others are run by orange antique traditional carriages (older than many in museums in other cities) with wooden panelling inside and glass chandeliers. Most tram stops have electronic information panels with indications of how many minutes to wait before the next available service and a line scheme with all stops. Tickets are not available on board, but there are electronic dispensers in all metro stations, or buy them from newsagent kiosks in metro stations. ATM also organizes dinners on a special [http://atmosfera.atm.it restaurant tram (ATMosfera)], you can enjoy your dinner while strolling the city on the old streetcar. ===By bus=== Buses should probably be your third public transport option. Equally comfortable, rather punctual and clean with many routes to choose from. Lines usually stop between midnight and 2AM, however, some lines, especially in the suburbs, end their service earlier. There are 11 lines (N6, N15, N24, N27, N42, N50, N54, N57, N80, N90/91 and N94) that run every night with a frequency of 30 minutes, connecting the city center to suburbs and most major streets. In any case check your route and timetable in advance if you want to travel late at night. Most bus stops have electronic information panels with indications on how many minutes to wait before the next available service. Several buses connect suburban cities and towns surrounding Milan. Some are managed by ATM. You can travel on most of them with an inter-urban ticket (biglietto interurbano) which are sold in two forms: including travel in Milan or without. In the without form you can only go to the end of the line, while with the cumulative version you can transfer to any ATM line. There are several rules and distance limits which apply, so be aware of them when you purchase your ticket. From 22:00 to 02:00 and only in certain neighbourhoods a special shuttle service is operated by ATM, called [https://www.atm.it/en/AltriServizi/Trasporto/Pages/Radiobus_quartiere.aspx Radiobus], an on-call bus accessible only by pre-booking. Radiobus is a good, cheap and efficient alternative to taxis. You may book them by phone at 02 4803 4803 at least 20 minutes in advance (a couple of hours is better). The bus will stop at a dedicated place (these have a hexagonal panel with blue writing '''RADIOBUS''' and telephone number on white) and will leave you virtually any place. Memorize the pick-up location. The driver will wait for ladies to enter the home door as a courtesy. A standard urban ticket or pass is required. ===By taxi=== Taxis can be expensive and drivers are allowed to pick passengers up from designated taxi ranks, through phone bookings and directly from the sidewalk of a street. The main taxi companies can be reached at 02.40.40, 02.69.69 or 02.80.80, or alternatively, from a land line dial 848.814.781 to be connected to the nearest taxi stand. If you book a taxi by phone you'll start paying from the moment the driver accepts the call and comes to pick you up. Local law define some fixed fee trips: Milan to Malpensa Airport €70, Malpensa Airport-Rho Fair €55, Malpensa Airport-Linate Airport €85, Linate Airport-Milan Fair €40. All fees are intended for a one-way, non-stop trip; taxi waiting time and booking are extras. A surcharge will apply in the evenings so don't be surprised if the meter has €6+ on it when you enter, even if at a taxi-stand. ===By train=== The '''Suburban Railway System''' or '''S-lines''' (the logo is a big green '''S''' on a blue background) includes a special line known as '''Passante ferroviario''' (railway link), considered Milan's fifth subway line (although trains run every 6 mins), and has eight more lines, each identified by a number (S1, S2, S5, S6, S12, S13 through Passante Ferroviario and S3, S4, S8, S9, S11 through other railways), connecting metro area towns with Milan. Suburban trains run less often than Metro trains (usually every 30 minutes or 1 hour) but, as some lines share tracks and stations, you can expect as many as 10 trains per hour in central Milan between Lancetti and Porta Vittoria stations. Suburban Railway 'S' Lines are usually marked in blue on subway maps. The Passante is not heavily used by the Milanese and in non-peak hours stations can be deserted so would not be recommended for lone (and particularly female) travellers. Keep in mind that every Trenord ticket with destination Milan will allow you to use every railways inside the city up to 6 hours from validation ===By car=== Driving is definitely not a good idea to get into the city centre. Like most major cities traffic is a considerable problem, not to mention the hassle of parking. During working hours traffic is often blocked, inside the city as well as on the highway ring surrounding it. It is much better at night, but you'll probably have problems finding a place to leave the car near enough to nightlife attractions. If you must drive in Milan make sure you have an up-to-date map showing the many one-ways present in the city. ==== Traffic congestion fee ==== Since January 1, 2008, cars entering Milan's central area within the former walls of the city (''cerchia dei navigli'') must pay a fee (€2,€3, €5 or €10 depending on the engine and age of the car), the fee and the fee area are both known as [https://areac.atm-mi.it Area C]. There are no exemptions for foreign cars (cars with a foreign licence plate). There are cameras in all entrances to this area and all registration plates are recorded. Payment can be made by purchasing entrance cards at newspaper stands, online or by SMS (call 020202 for information). Failure to pay within 48 hours from entering the area implies a fine of €75. ==== Car sharing ==== There are two car sharing services in the city, ''Free2Move'' and ''Drivalia''. With a small rental cost, from 25 to 29 cents per minute, it's possible to rent a small car in order to move freely within the city. There are no extra costs, and even the congestion charge is included in the rent. ===On foot=== Milan was cited the “most walkable city in the world” by The Economist <ref>https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2025/02/07/what-can-the-worlds-most-walkable-cities-teach-other-places</ref>. Walking is definitely a possibility, and although Milan is a large city, many of the main tourist attractions are within an easy and pleasant walk from one another. Several tourist hot spots, such as the Corso Vittorio Emanuele or the Via Dante are pedestrian-only, so walking shouldn't be a problem. No matter how hot the day, you'll see elegantly dressed people of both sexes in timeless fashion without a drop of sweat. There are many places to sit, apart from the ubiquitous cafes, especially in the parks. Get a decent map of the city before setting out though, as the roads do not always maintain a straight line, and the various piazzas can be confusing to the newcomer. In the many parks, there are dog-only areas, but be careful when walking as the two things you will see on the ground in the streets are cigarette ends and dog faeces. ===By bike=== Bikes are available through the bike sharing service [http://www.bikemi.com BikeMI]. You can register for annual or temporary subscriptions at any BikeMi station. If you register for a temporary subscription (weekly or daily), a user code, along with your password, will be sent to the e-mail address, chosen during your registration. Your codes are active as soon as you receive them. [http://www.bikedistrict.org BikeDistrict] is a website that offers cycling directions to get around safely in the city. Entering the departure and destination addresses, BikeDistrict finds the best itinerary for bikes, avoiding as far as possible cobblestones, tram rails, busy streets and the routes which are potentially dangerous for cyclists. The suggested route is displayed on a map and colored according to the cycling level of every street, together with real-time information about bike sharing stations and with the location of cycling-related services, such as bike repair shops. [[Image:Piazza Duomo in Milan.jpg|thumb|Piazza del Duomo]] ==Talk== As you would expect of a city in Italy, the main language in Milan is [[Italian phrasebook|Italian]]. However, the traditional language in Milan is the Milanese dialect of the Lombard language, which is not mutually intelligible with standard Italian. You may still hear Milanese being spoken by some of the elderly in the outskirts of the city, but in general it is moribund. That being said, there is a wealth of literature in the Milanese dialect, so those with a deep interest in Milanese culture may consider learning it. English is widely spoken. ==See== [[Image:Navigli S2.jpg|thumb|While Milan is no [[Venice]], it actually has quite a few canals, called ''Navigli'' - head over to [[Milan/South|the southern part of the city]] to experience their unique nature]] ''See the [[#Districts|Districts]] articles for more listings.'' There are many things to see in Milan - from fine churches, old palaces, excellent museums, world class theatres and opera houses, cultural gems, striking buildings, sleek modern architectural works and lovely streets and squares. Milan has some of the oldest '''churches''' in Italy, older than the ones in Rome because Milan was the capital of the Northern part of the late Roman Empire. The cathedral, ''Duomo'' is the symbol and the heart of Milan. Santa Maria delle Grazie in the Western part of the city is the home for Leonardo da Vinci's painting ''The Last Supper'' and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For those passionate about art Milan offers a large variety of '''art museums''', mainly of Italian Renaissance and Baroque. Note, though, that most museums are closed on Mondays. The [https://www.casemuseomilano.it Case Museo di Milano]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (house museums) card offers reduced-price entry to four house museums. For long periods Milan has been surrounded by '''walls''', built during the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages and the rule of the Habsburg. Many of the '''gates''' are still there and well worth a visit. During the centuries some of them have been completely annihilated and many are built on the same place as a former gate. There are seven gates standing dating from various ages. Clockwise from 12 o'clock they are: Porta Nuova, Porta Venezia (formerly called Porta Orientale and Porta Renza), Porta Romana, Porta Ticinese (two gates; one closer to Duomo and one further out), Porta Sempione and Porta Garibaldi (formerly Porta Comasina). Despite not having as much greenery as some cities, Milan offers several '''parks and gardens''', scattered all over the city. Maybe the most visited of them is Parco Sempione, also home to the Sforzesco Castle. Many smaller and less-famous parks can be found in the southern part of the city. Not all points of interest are right in the absolute centre — some of the most wonderful gems can be found near the outskirts or even outside of Milan. ==Do== ''See the [[#Districts|Districts]] articles for more listings.'' [[Image:Milano - Teatro alla Scala 3924.jpg | thumb | La Scala]] [[File:Milan Fashion Week 2.jpg | thumb | Hotel prices rocket in Milan Fashion Week ]] * '''Exhibitions''' - Many exhibitions are held during the year, ranging from wines to computers, industrial equipment and chocolate. The '''fieramilanocity''' is the old exhibitions ground in central Milan a few km northwest of Duomo (MM1 Amendola Fiera or MM1 Lotto - Fiera 2 Stations), the new fairgrounds of '''fieramilano''' are in Rho (northwest of Milan, MM1 Rho Fiera Station, A4 highway Pero exit). * '''La Scala''', one of the world's most famous '''opera houses,''' is in Milan. It also hosts classical music concerts. Other places to enjoy classical music include Teatro dal Verme, Auditorium di Milano and the Giuseppe Verdi conservatory. * If you like '''theater''' and preferably understand Italian, there are a couple of theater houses in Milan. [http://www.piccoloteatro.org Piccolo Teatro di Milano] has three theaters, [http://www.elfo.org Teatridithalia - Elfo e Portaromana Associati] has two. * From Torre Branca and the roof of Duomo you have good '''views''' of the city - certainly worth taking a couple of photos of. * '''Watch football:''' The city has two teams playing soccer in Serie A, Italy's top tier, AC Milan and Internazionale. They share the San Siro stadium, capacity 80,000, which is 3 km west of city centre with its own metro stop. Matches between the two teams are known as the ''Derby della Madonnina'', which while lacking the intensity of its counterpart in Rome, is also a fairly heated one, with occasional crowd violence between the supporters. * '''Watch basketball:''' If you prefer basketball, the city features Olimpia Milano, one of Italy's most storied teams. It plays in Lega Basket Serie A domestically, and is one of the clubs that plays every year in the continent-wide EuroLeague. However, the team's arena is outside the area covered by this page; for more details, see [[Grande Milano#Do|Grande Milano – Do]]. === Events === * If you're into '''Italian fashion''', there are few if any better shopping destinations than Milan. All the usual suspects have their brand stores in the historical center. Moreover, [http://www.cameramoda.it/en/ Milan Fashion Week], one of the "big four" fashion industry events in the world are held twice yearly (Feb-Mar and Sep-Oct). * If you're into '''Salone del Mobile''', Considered the most important fair in the world of Design. * {{do | name=Corteo dei Re Magi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jan 6, yearly | price= | content=A parade in Milan featuring the Biblical Three Wise Men who visited Jesus on Epiphany. }} ==Buy== ''See the [[#Districts|Districts]] articles for more listings.'' Milan, being a worldwide trendsetter, is a fashion shoppers' paradise. There is pretty much every form of shopping in this city that one can imagine: from the designer's prestigious emporia, retail giants' outlets, small entrepreneur's tiny and funky boutiques, to second-hand average shops. [[File:Galleria_vittorio_emanuele_(14133651758).jpg|thumb|right|Even if you don't quite have the budget for luxury shopping, just a visit to Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II should be ''de rigueur'']] The main shopping area is the so-called [[Milan/Centro Storico|Fashion Quadrangle]] (''quadrilatero della moda''), a set of blocks roughly between Duomo Square (Piazza Duomo), Cavour Square (Piazza Cavour) and San Babila Square (Piazza San Babila). Here in Montenapoleone Street (with prime brand shops), Della Spiga Street, Vittorio Emanuele Street, Sant' Andrea Street, Porta Venezia avenue and Manzoni Street, it contains the most prestigious boutiques and showrooms in the world. Everything reeks of ostentation and the splendor of a chic, fashionable lifestyle. Shop windows shine, exhibiting the trendiest shoes, coolest glasses, funkiest dresses, most glamorous clothes, and most luxurious crystal chandeliers. ===Shopping districts=== [[Image:Corso Buenos Aires in Milan.jpg|thumb|right|The huge Corso Buenos Aires may not be the top street for Milan's fashion, but it's the longest and most popular shopping area in the city, and contains a huge variety of shops - from designer boutiques, trendy outlets and funky furniture stores, to second-hand bargain sales, old antique dealers and newsagents.]] For people wanting to spend a bit less while still buying beautiful pieces, other areas are better. One of these is [[Milan/West#Buy|Corso Vercelli]] (MM1 ''Pagano'', MM1 ''Conciliazione'' subway stations), another one is [[Milan/North#Buy|Corso Buenos Aires]] (MM1 ''Porta Venezia'', MM1 ''Lima'', MM1/MM2 ''Loreto'' subway stations), reputed as being the longest shopping street of Europe. The [[Milan/Centro Storico#Buy|Brera district]] (''Lanza'', or ''Montenapoleone'' metro stops) is also not to be missed for trendy and young, yet stylish, boutiques. The Brera district is great for other things, such as browsing through traditional rare art stores and galleries, sipping a hot drink at a refined-air cafe, attending a funky disco, or looking for exotic furniture. However, today, there are a lot of young designers who have up-and coming boutiques, which are slightly less expensive than their Montenapoleone counterparts, but are quite fashionable and of high quality. The Brera district is great because it combines chic, old-air shops, with zeitgeist, modernist and youthful ones. Jewelry stores include Papic oro e argento or Alcozer & J. Bijoux, fashion shops include Accessori or Laura Ashley, and furniture stores include Zohar or Lucitalia. Also in the Centro Storico are the Piazza del Duomo, Via Dante, Piazza San Babila, and the Corso Giacomo Matteotti which are excellent shopping places. In the Galleria, you get brand fashion stores, two bookstores (Rizzoli and Libreria Bocca) and a silverware store called Bernasconi plus a Gucci cafe (and many, many more!). In the Corso Giacomo, you can find Abercrombie & Fitch, in Piazza del Duomo you have Grimoldi, Ruggeri, Donna and La Rinascente department store, in Piazza San Babila you can find Upim, Eddy Monetti, Guess and Valextra, and there are loads of shops in the Via Dante, so there are really heaps of shopping opportunities in this area. For hipsters, there's the elongated [[Milan/South#Buy|Porta Ticinese area]], especially on Saturday, when the flea market '''Fiera di Senigallia''' takes place near Porta Genova MM2 subway and train station. This is a great place to wander and browse, and save money if you've somehow survived Milan's high end boutiques. Sort through new and second-hand clothes, old furniture, fake art nouveau lamps, perfumed candles and every kind of essence, books, comics, records, videos and DVDs. In the Corso Ticense, several shops, such as Diesel, RVM Orologi, Dress, Energie, Colors & Beauty, Tintoria La Boutique, Blu Max, Le Jean Marie, Brazilian, Ethic, L'Uomo outlet, Les Tropezziennes, Atelier Cucine e ..., Panca's Show Room, or Cinius (and loads more) are present. There are also several banks and post offices, such as the Banca Popolare and Poste Italiane, and a CTS Viaggi travel agency. Thus, with so many shops, you can keep your shopping bags full, and browse even further. The other market in Milan is the Mercatone del Naviglio Grande. This takes place along the [[Milan/South#Buy|Alzaia Naviglio Grande]] on the last Sunday of each month. Dedicated to antiques, the market has over 400 exhibitors, so you're certain to find something that catches your eye. ==Eat== {{eatpricerange|under €10|€10-25|over €25}} [[File:Ossobuco.jpg|thumb|Ossobuco]] [[File:Cotoletta e patate al forno.jpg|thumb|Cotoletta alla Milanese]] [[File:Risotto alla Milanese.JPG|thumb|Risotto alla Milanese]] ''See the [[#Districts|Districts]] articles for more listings.'' Although Milan is a city that changes its mind as quickly as fashion trends come and go, it remains one of the strongest bastions of traditional Italian cooking, where homemade elements are still very much praised and appreciated. There are trattorias, enoteche (wine bars) and restaurants (including luxury ones) everywhere that offer traditional Milanese and Italian dishes to eat. This city's traditional cooking is based on filling dishes like ''osso buco'' (braised veal shanks) and ''risotto alla milanese'' (chicken-broth risotto made with saffron). Dining times tend to be a shade earlier than in Rome or Florence, with lunch generally served between 12:30 and 14:30 and dinner from 19:30 to 21:30. Dinner, and sometimes lunch, are usually preceded by that great Milanese institution, the aperitivo—a glass of sparkling wine or a Campari soda in a sophisticated hotel bar. Avoid the restaurants around the Duomo: they tend to be tourist-only spots, with low-quality food at inflated prices. Be aware that most restaurants charge an extra "serving tax" or "table rent", called ''{{lang|it|coperto}}'', of about €2 per consumer. Also avoid restaurants or cafes around the central station, where it has been reported that hidden serving tax can be up to €5 per person with cheap quality food. There is much confusion regarding tipping in Italy. Italians do not typically leave tips at restaurants. In touristy locations there will often be a line left blank for a tip to be added. Just draw a line through it and leave a couple of euros. Never leave tips at bar counters. ====Breakfast==== In bars (in Italy, cafes are called bars, as the English pub-ish concept of bars doesn't really exist) you can enjoy great caffè espresso, cappuccino and a brioche for as little as €2. At bars in the Duomo and San Babila areas, breakfast can be very expensive if you sit down. If in doubt go to the bar and eat there, you'll pay what the Italians do- and they will admire your audacity too. ====Fast food==== Milan, as a big city, is filled with several different forms of fast-foods, from the foreign giants and national chains, to independently owned take-aways and sandwich bars. Most fast-food restaurants are found in the Duomo, Buenos Aires and central station areas, as these are the most crowded and busy ones in the city. In the Piazza Duomo and Galleria, one can find international fast-foods such as '''McDonald's''' and '''Burger King''', but Italian chains of the '''[http://www.autogrill.it Autogrill group]''' such as '''{{lang|it|Spizzico}}''' and '''{{lang|it|Ciao}}''' and Autogrill can be found all over the city. There are several Ciao outlets in places such as no. 12 Corso Europa or no. 54 Via Montebianco, and for McDonald's, you get a restaurant in the Piazza del Duomo and Galleria, and also some in the Corso Buenos Aires, plus some others in places such as Corso Vercelli or Piazzale Lotto. Other fast-foods which can be found in Milan include '''{{lang|it|Garbagnati}}''' (''{{lang|it|Cordusio}}'' metro station) which is a self-service restaurant and bakery, which has several vegetarian courses, or the '''{{lang|it|Luini}}''' (''Duomo'' metro station) which is a restaurant which is famous for making Southern Italian-style pieces of dough with mozzarella and tomatoes inside. ====Pizza==== Although Milan cannot claim to be the birthplace of pizza (that claim belongs to Naples), you can still find good pizzas in Milan. The best areas for pizza are near [[Milan/West#Eat|Via Marghera]], and on the [[Milan/South#Eat|Navigli]]. Also the [[Milan/Outer Milan#Eat|northeastern outskirts of the city]] have some good and non-touristy pizza places. Expect to pay €8-15 for a pizza and a beer. In Milan, pizza is often eaten with a knife and fork, but of course eating with one's hands is possible and welcome. Most people do both. Watch out for frozen pizza in Milan (it usually states it on the menu). Always check the restaurant has a wood burning oven and that they are using it. ====Aperitivo==== Milan has established a local version of the Aperitivo or Happy Hour. Italians drink very moderately and "happy hour" is not a drinking, but a social, event. Roughly from 19:00 to 21:00, many bars offer drinks and cocktails at a fixed price (€5-8 each), accompanied by free all-you-can-eat buffets with snacks, pastas, and many other small appetizers. But be careful not to confuse "aperitivo" with "free dinner". It's a snack to be enjoyed with a drink. Italians will immediately see you as a buffoon- and it's seen as tacky to fill up on finger food for dinner, although it's common to spot them doing so. A whole lot of these places can be found in Southern Milan. Another great area for aperitivo, not far from Duomo, is ''Corso Buenos Aires''. ====Snacks==== In summer enjoy ''gelato'', excellent Italian ice cream. The quality mark ''gelato artigianale'' ("artisanal ice cream") indicates gelaterias that produce their own ice creams, without industrial processing. Bakeries are open every day, you can enjoy great and inexpensive bread-related food, such as pizza and focaccia. You can find a bakery almost everywhere in Milan, even in the Duomo area, and is a good alternative to bars for a fast lunch. ==Drink== [[Image:DSC02799 - Milano - Piazza Scala - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto - 20-Jan-2007.jpg|right|thumb|The simplest and plainest place to have a drink in Milan is a drinking fountain - there are loads of them around the city!]] ''See the [[#Districts|Districts]] articles for more listings.'' There are plenty of bars and cafés in Milan of all kinds - from fancy old-fashioned ones, where you can enjoy a formal hot drink, to avant-garde modern places, and youthful spots for a happy hour/late-night drink. Some also offer some food too. ===Milan by night=== Milan has a great variety of places where you can have fun. A great starting point is [[Milan/North#Drink|Corso Como]], near Garibaldi Station, full of bars and glamorous clubs. In the summertime, this street is packed with young and attractive people. Another place where you can go is the [[Milan/South#Drink|Navigli quarter]], near Porta Ticinese Avenue and XXIV Maggio Square, where you can find a lot of small pubs, open air cafes and restaurants by the water canals (''navigli''). In many pubs and bars you can find a free booklet named '''Zero2''' which is a guide to Milan Nightlife: if you don't know what to do or where to go, do grab one! Other popular night spots with bars and people are [[Milan/South#Drink|Viale Monte Nero]] (on Wednesday it's packed with people in the piazza in front of a bar called "Momo"), and [[Milan/Outer Milan#Drink|Piazzale Susa]] (and nearby Citta' Studi area). In the [[Milan/Centro Storico|Centro Storico]], nights are overwhelmingly crowded at the Colonne di San Lorenzo (not far from Navigli quarter), and in the cozy Latin-quarter of Brera. Another good spot is the pedestrian part of Corso Sempione near the [[Milan/West#Drink|Peace Arch]] ('''Arco della Pace'''). There are bars and clubs open all week long but usually few people go out at night on Mondays or Tuesdays, the vast majority prefer to have fun on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. However, Wednesday night appears to be one of the coolest to go out in stylish VIP-frequented clubs. Milan has an alternative club scene, with a few crews making electronic music parties outside clubs. Ultracheap, every time in a different location (lofts, warehouses, farms, pools, city parks) those kind of parties attract people aged 20–28. The biggest one is called [http://www.wearereset.com RESET!] {{dead link|December 2020}} and attracts 1500-2000 people once a month. ===LGBT travellers=== {{Main|LGBT Milan}} Although Milan has a variety of bars, clubs, restaurants and venues for gay and lesbian travellers, many only operate one night a week. Choosing from one of the "mainstays" listed in the [[#Districts|district articles]] and asking anyone where to go should lead you in the right direction. Also, venues are not concentrated in one area of town, but rather spread throughout the city. Foreign travellers are often confused by the ARCI card regime that is required for entry into many clubs. It's a relic from the times of police raids that has now conferred tax benefits on these private club owners. No need to fear—just show up and purchase one at any of the clubs. You ''must'' bring some ID or you cannot purchase one. Open air meeting places such as Parco Nord, the gardens behind Cadorna station or Ortomercato are not recommended (criminals and hustlers). The safest way to cruise is to take the late night metro and get into the second-last coach, which is usually occupied by the gays and lesbians. * {{do | name=Plastic | alt= | url= | email= | address= Via Gargano, 15, Milano| lat= 45.438312314606996| long=9.20607009797665 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=a very special club, where he spent a lot of time from Andy Warhol to Giorgio Armani and Dolce e Gabbana. It is located in the coolest area of ​​the city, Milano Sud. }} * {{do | name=Milano Pride | alt= | url=http://www.milanopride.it/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=(free) | wikidata=Q25336661 | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=a parade and festival, is held at the end of June each year. }} [[File:Hotel Principe di Savoia.jpg|thumb|right|From hostels and guesthouses to uber-luxury hotels, Milan has it all for you]] ==Sleep== ''See the [[#Districts|Districts]] articles for more listings.'' In the area [[Milan/North#Sleep|just south of the Central railway station]] you can find a dense concentration of hotels. This is a rather shabby part of the city where you can run into dubious individuals especially at nighttime. On the other hand, the hotels are clean and safe, for the most part streets are lit and the metro station isn't far away. If you are arriving by car, save on accommodation expenses by staying at a hotel further away from the centre, preferably close to a metro station. ==Stay safe== Unless you venture into the dangerous suburbs, Milan is a rather safe city. '''Certain areas''' near Loreto, the central railway station, and Porto di Mare (Southern end of the yellow metro line) '''can be unsafe at night'''. At the station, do not seek help from any random person offering to help with the booking machines or ATMs or under any other pretext. After they have helped, they will pursue you to get as much money as possible for their "help". Or they can pretend to be helpful, cheating instead. A possible scenario: they guide you through the interface of the ticket machine in a metro station, and advice you to pay using notes instead of coins (allegedly the ticket machine wouldn't accept coins). If you insert a €20 note, the machine would give it back after a few moments. However, before it happens, they will grab your attention saying that the ticket should appear in the bottom of the machine, and simultaneously an old beggar with body odor will appear begging for money. You wouldn't notice it but the beggar will collect the €20 note that the machine would give back to you. The "helper" would then show to you that the maximum amount of change given by the machine is less than €10. Pickpockets are active in busy places, including on metro trains. Milan is home to two rival football (soccer) clubs; '''AC Milan''' and '''Internazionale'''. While not as heated as its counterpart in [[Rome]], the Milan Derby (''Derby della Madonnina'') is still a rather intense one, and rioting has been known to occur between the supporters of the two rival clubs. Avoid wearing anything that identifies you as a supporter of either team whenever possible, and should you be supporting one of them on matchday, be careful not to wander into a groups of supporters of the other club. Also be sure to avoid wearing ''Juventus'' shirts, as they have a very heated rivalry with Internazionale, and doing so may result in you being targeted for violence by Inter fans, particularly on match days. Beware of the migrant vendors in the streets: most of the merchandise they sell is '''imitation/fake luxury goods'''. Even at a fraction of the cost of the original merchandise, the quality is spotty, and the goods are not well maintained in storage. Remember that it's illegal to bring pirated goods into some countries and therefore such souvenirs might get even more expensive when trying to bring them home. They may also try giving you "free" friendship bracelets (sometimes calling them 'a gift'). After you take the bracelet, a coloured piece of string, they will hit you up for money and relentlessly pursue you until they get as much as they can. They will be forceful, physically tying the bracelet to your wrist, or laying it on your shoulder as you try to walk away. This is especially true in the tourist areas around the '''Duomo''' and '''Castello Sforzesco'''. They usually first ask "Where are you from?" Just ignore them. In empty places, watch for strangers directly approaching you. Try to be with other people like in a bus station or a shopping mall. Beware of people hanging around the square outside Duomo: they will walk up to you and forcefully give you corn on the hands to feed the pigeons on the pretence that they are free. All the pigeons in the surrounding area will then fly to you. The people will then relentlessly pursue you and ask you for money. Be careful crossing the street: drivers don't usually respect pedestrian crossings unless there is a red light for them to stop. ==Connect== As of September 2021, Milan has 4G from Iliad and 5G from the other Italian carriers. The city has free WiFi through [http://info.openwifimilano.it/en/index.aspx Open WiFi Milano]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, though you need to register. ==Cope== ===Consulates=== * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | alt= | url=https://www.bmeia.gv.at/it/consolato-generale-daustria-a-milano/chi-siamo/indirizzo-e-orario-dufficio/ | email=mailand-gk@bmeia.gv.at | address=Piazza del Liberty 8/4, 20121 Milano | lat= | long= | directions=in Duomo quarter, {{m|350}} from {{station|San Babila|1|4}} or {{station|Duomo|1|3}} station | phone=+39 02 77 80 78-0 | tollfree= | fax=+39 02 78 36 25 | hours=M–F 09:00–12:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | alt= | url=https://it.ambafrance.org/-Consulat-de-Milan- | email= | address=Via Mangili, 1, 20121 Milan | lat= | long= | directions=in Porta Nuova quarter, {{m|200}} from {{station|Turati|3}} station; corner of via della Moscova and via Turati, in front of US consulate | phone=+39 02 65 59 141 | tollfree= | hours=M Tu Th F 09:00–12:00, W 13:30–16:30 | price= | wikipedia=fr:Consulat général de France à Milan | wikidata=Q16507597 | lastedit=2019-09-03 | content= }} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | alt= | url=http://www.cgimilan.gov.in/ | email= | address=Piazza Paolo Ferrari, 8, 20121 Milano | lat= | long= | directions=in Scala quarter, {{m|300}} from {{station|Cordusio|1}} or {{m|350}} from {{station|Duomo|1|3}} | phone=+39 02 80 57 691, +39 02 86 53 37 | tollfree= | fax=+39 02 72 00 2226, +39 02 86 45 1458 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | alt= | url=https://www.milano.it.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_it/index.html | email=info@ml.mofa.go.jp | address=Via Privata Cesare Mangili 2/4, 20121 Milano | lat= | long= | directions=in Porta Nuova quarter, {{m|250}} from {{station|Turati|3}} station | phone=+39 02 624 1141 | tollfree= | fax=+39 02 659 7201 | hours=MF 09:1512:15 & 13:3016:30 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://milano.mae.ro/en | email=milano@mae.ro | address=Via Gignese 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 02 4009 8207, +39 02 4007 4018 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content= }} * {{flag|Slovenia}} {{listing | name=Slovenia | alt= | url=https://www.culture.si/en/Consulate_General_of_the_Republic_of_Slovenia_Milano | email=consolatoslovenia.mi@alice.it | address=Via San Senatore, 5, 20122 Milano | lat= | long= | directions=in Porta Romana quarter, {{m|400}} from {{station|Missori|3}} station | phone=+39 02 481 7646 | tollfree= | fax=+39 02 481 7646 | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{flag|United Kingdom}} {{listing | name=United Kingdom | alt= | url=https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-milan | email=Milan.ConsularEscalations@fco.gov.uk | address=Via San Paolo, 7, 20121 Milan | lat= | long= | directions=in Duomo quarter, {{m|400}} from {{station|Duomo|1|3}} station | phone=+39 02 723 001 | tollfree= | fax=+39 02 864 65081 | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} * {{flag|United States}} {{listing | name = United States | alt = | url = | email = | address = | lat = | long = | directions = in Porta Nuova quarter, a few meters from {{station|Turati|3}} station | phone = | tollfree = | hours = | price = | wikipedia = | wikidata = | lastedit = 2025-12-22 | content = }} ==Go next== *'''[[Lake Como]]''' &mdash; A huge, impressive, beautiful lake in the foothills of the Alps. See the villages of [[Como]], [[Lierna]], [[Bellagio]] & [[Varenna]]. Como can be reached by regular trains (50 minutes from Cadorna station; 40 minutes from Milano Centrale). *'''[[Monza]]''' &mdash; Medium-size town with a beautiful pedestrian-only centre (local museum housing the medieval crown of the Longobard kings) and a marvellous park, '''Parco di Monza''', the largest enclosed park in Europe. Inside the park there is the [http://www.monzanet.it/ Autodromo Nazionale] where the Formula 1 GP, Superbike and other minor races take place. Accessible by regular trains (15 minutes from Centrale or Porta Garibaldi stations) and buses. *'''[[Bergamo]]''' &mdash; Elegant walled hilltop Renaissance university town. Bergamo is serviced by regular trains (from Centrale, Porta Garibaldi and Lambrate stations, about 1 hour trip time) and buses. *'''[http://www.villaggiocrespi.it/en/ Crespi d'Adda]''' &mdash; A planned industrial city between Bergamo and Milan. It has been inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]]. [[File:Lgo di Garda - Riva del Garda, Trento, Italia - 30 Ottobre 2016.jpg|thumb|Lake Garda]] *'''[[Lake Garda]]''' &mdash; Beautiful lake with a lot of beautiful small cities, the best is '''Sirmione'''. Two big theme parks are nearby: [http://www.gardaland.it Gardaland], the best in Italy, and [http://www.canevaworld.it Canevaworld Resort], home of Movieland (a movie theme park) and a water park. Accessible by way of regular trains (65–85 minutes from Centrale station) and buses. Very crowded during summer and weekends. *'''[[Iseo]]''' &mdash; picture-perfect Italian town, sandwiched between the imposing Rhaetian Alps and crystal-blue waters of the eponymous lake, boasts an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval castle. From Iseo you can also take a ferry boat and reach '''[[Monte Isola]]''', the highest European lake island and the largest Italian one. * '''[[Oltrepò Pavese]]''' &mdash; Wine region of Lombardy, about 70&nbsp;km to the south of Milan, worth a day or weekend trip to relax, walk or cycle and have the Italian Sunday brunch at one of the excellent local restaurants. *{{buy | name=Serravalle Scrivia | alt= | url=http://www.mcarthurglen.it/serravalle/home/home.php?lang=en | email= | address=Via della Moda, no. 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Serravalle Scrivia exit in the A7 Milan - Genoa autostrada. Reachable by A26/7 autostrada link or Arquata Scrivia railway station (Milan - Genoa) | phone=+39 01-4360-9000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=All days: 10:00-20:00 | price= | content=One of the biggest shopping outlets in Europe, containing 180 stores, despite being 1 hours' drive from the city and in the Piedmont region, it is definitely worth a visit if you're a shopping fan. And it has a very pleasant feel because it is more like a mini-town than an actual outlet, with Italian-style piazzas and pretty alleyways, surrounded by rolling hills and a lovely local countryside, and absent of cars. With over 20 million visitors having come ever since its opening in 2000, you can find luxurious designer names, such as Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Diesel, Roberto Cavalli, Ferragamo, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, Prada, Geox, Swatch, Bulgari, Swarovski, and several more (at bargain prices)! Then, if you want to have a meal, you can stop for some fast-foods at Burger King or the Italian Spizzico, have an ice-cream or sip at a drink in a café. Despite the slightly long trip, it makes a truly great day out, and is heaven for any fashionista or passionate shopper! Tour company-operated buses, including one that leaves from near the Castle, will take you there and back (roughly €20 for the round-trip as of early 2008). Reputed to be the first designer outlet in Italy and the biggest in Europe. Over 180 stores stock clothing, footwear and accessories, and it has a parking with 3,000 parking lots, a children's playground, bars and restaurants. }} * Excursions without a car: You don't need a car to escape from the business, the traffic, the congestion, the fog in wintertime, and the afa (humid heat in summer) of the city of Milan to a wonderful world of lakes, mountains, castles and good food: just take the train and, sometimes, the boat. *Biking Trips: Beginning at the 24th May Square (Piazza 24 Maggio) there is an excellent and very long bike road on the right (northern) bank of the canal. Be aware to take the Naviglio Grande (going west on the northern bank of the canal) and follow it as long as you want. After few kilometers you'll reach the nice Chiesetta di San Cristoforo, a popular spot for marriages. If you are well trained, proceed through the countryside. About 10&nbsp;km to Gaggiano, a very nice and tiny village, and 20&nbsp;km to Abbiategrasso. If you are still in the mood for riding, follow the canal on the right and reach Robecco sul Naviglio. *Martesana bike road: near via De Marchi departs the Martesana cycle path. Martesana is an artificial channel and the bike road follows its path up to Cassano D'Adda (32 km one way). This itinerary offers great views on old villas and mills along the quiet canal. In Cassano D'Adda the bike path joins the Adda bike way, which runs up to Lecco (60 km) following the Adda river. {{routebox-1 | image1=Autostrada A1 Italia.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=END | minorl1= | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Napoli]] | minorr1=[[Florence]]-[[Rome]] | image2=Autostrada A4 Italia.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Turin]] | minorl2=[[Novara]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Trieste]] | minorr2=[[Bergamo]]-[[Verona]]-[[Venice]] | image3=Autostrada A7 Italia.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Genoa]] | minorr3= | image4=Autostrada A8 Italia.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=S | majorl4=END | minorl4= | directionr4=N | majorr4=[[Varese]] | minorr4= | image5=Autostrada A35 Italia.svg | imagesize5=22 | directionl5=E | majorl5=[[Brescia]] | minorl5= | directionr5=W | majorr5=END | minorr5= }} {{geo|45.464167|9.190278|zoom=12}} {{IsPartOf|Grande Milano}} {{guidecity}} bv5o89f12cgvse00yiv8ez8gtqqt836 0 22732 5289246 4947338 2026-06-07T21:38:42Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Cities, towns and villages */ Reduce map size so it's not squeezing the text. 5289246 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Monmouthshire Llanthony Priory.jpg}} '''Monmouthshire''' ([[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]: ''Sir Fynwy'') is a historic county in the south east of [[Wales]], adjacent to the [[England|English]] counties of [[Gloucestershire]] and [[Herefordshire]]. It is sometimes known as '''Gwent''', which was a medieval Welsh kingdom in roughly the same area, though the two regions' borders don't quite match up. Monmouthshire is well known for its pastoral scenery, particularly along the Wye Valley and at the borders of the Brecon Beacons, and historic towns and villages such as [[Monmouth (Wales)|Monmouth]], [[Abergavenny]], and [[Tintern]], the site of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey. ==Cities, towns and villages== {{Mapframe | 51.710 | -2.980 | height=300 | width=300 | zoom=9}} ===Cities=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]]|url=|lat=51.583333|long=-3|wikidata=Q101254}} (Welsh: ''Casnewydd'') — nearby are the best Roman remains and museums in Wales ===Towns=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Monmouth (Wales)|Monmouth]]|url=|lat=51.81|long=-2.72|wikidata=Q156990}} (''Trefynwy'') — a delightful, bustling, market town near the border with England <!--County town first, then alphabetised--> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Abergavenny]]|url=|lat=51.824|long=-3.0167|wikidata=Q609161}} (''Y Fenni'') — a gateway to South Wales and the eastern gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Blaenavon]]|url=|lat=51.77363|long=-3.08278|wikidata=Q804282}} (''Blaenafon'') — a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] due to its industrial history *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Brynmawr]]|url=|lat=51.796|long=-3.183|wikidata=Q1980175}} — home to Parc Nant y Waun, a 22-ha nature reserve *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caldicot]]|url=|lat=51.591|long=-2.7492|wikidata=Q722585}} (''Cil-y-coed'') — home to a castle and country park, a large Roman villa *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Chepstow]]|url=|lat=51.642|long=-2.675|wikidata=Q771986}} (''Cas-gwent'') — known for its castle *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cwmbran]]|url=|lat=51.653|long=-3.021|wikidata=Q990153}} (''Cwmbrân'') — a New Town founded in 1949 *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ebbw Vale]]|url=|lat=51.7779|long=-3.2117|wikidata=Q2297559}} (''Glyn Ebwy'') — home to the Festival Park Owl Sanctuary *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pontypool]]|url=|lat=51.703|long=-3.041|wikidata=Q1021164}} (''Pont-y-pŵl'') — Pontypool Park offers 150-acres of landscaped open grassland and mixed woodland *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tredegar]]|url=|lat=51.77761|long=-3.24069|wikidata=Q1529978}} — a fine base for hiking the Brecon Beacons National Park *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Usk]]|url=|lat=51.7035|long=-2.9019|wikidata=Q573757}} (''Brynbuga'') — hosts one of the largest one-day agricultural shows in the UK, in September ===Villages=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Raglan (Monmouthshire)|Raglan]]|url=|lat=51.7649|long=-2.85|wikidata=Q744944}} (''Rhaglan'') — known for its castle *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tintern]]|url=|lat=51.69677|long=-2.68142|wikidata=Q2243491}} (''Tyndyrn'') — site of 12th-century abbey ruins ==Other destinations== ==Understand== Gwent no longer exists as an administrative area, though the name is preserved for certain ceremonial and sporting titles, such as Gwent Police and Royal Gwent Hospital. The county is divided into five administrative districts: Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen. ===Visitor information === * [https://www.visitmonmouthshire.com/ Visit Monmouthshire] website ==Talk== The population of Monmouthshire is overwhelmingly monolingual '''English''', and the county has the lowest percentage (8%) of '''[[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]''' speakers in Wales. ==Get in== ===By car=== Monmouthshire is well served by the motorway system and can easily be accessed by junctions 23a to 28 of the M4 and junction 2 of the M48. It also lies on the A40/A449 trunk road from the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]] and the A465 Heads of the Valleys road between [[Hereford]] and the [[Glamorgan]] valleys. ===By train=== The Great Western main railway line passes through the county affording easy access to [[Cardiff]], [[Swansea]] and [[Pembrokeshire]] in the west and [[Bristol]] and [[London]] in the east. The Welsh Marches railway line also connects with the Midlands and the rest of Great Britain. ===By plane=== The nearest major airports are [[Cardiff]] Airport and [[Bristol]] Airport. ==Get around== *[http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/home/streets-parking-and-transport/transport-and-travel/bus-services/bus-timetables Monmouthshire council bus timetables] ==See== *[[Tintern]] Abbey, ruined 12th-century Cistercian Abbey *Tredegar House, [[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]], 17th-century Charles II country house mansion *[[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]] Transporter Bridge, Grade I listed aerial ferry bridge, one of only eight in the world. *Caerleon Roman Fortress near [[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]] *Big Pit mining museum [[Blaenavon]] *{{see | name=Monmouthshire Canal | url=http://mon-brec-canal-trust.org.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} *[[Raglan (Monmouthshire)|Raglan]] Castle ==Go next== *[[Glamorgan]] *[[Powys]] *[[Gloucestershire]] *[[Herefordshire]] {{IsPartOf|South_Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|51.783|-2.87|zoom=11}} ezc0q8eq5cgdo1s893na13k5xmj8dk2 0 23207 5289160 5249528 2026-06-07T17:37:56Z InternetArchiveBot 2253620 Rescuing 0 sources and tagging 1 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 5289160 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Kilimanjaro_banner.jpg|unesco=yes}} [[Image:Mount_Kilimanjaro.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mount Kilimanjaro]] '''Mount Kilimanjaro''' is an inactive [[stratovolcano]] in [[Northeast Tanzania|northeast]] [[Tanzania]], near the border with [[Kenya]]. At 5,895 m (19,340 feet) above sea level, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and the world's highest free-standing mountain. Aided by its relatively easy ascent, Kilimanjaro has become a major destination for mountaineers and trekkers from around the world. It's also inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]]. ==Understand== [[File:SmallKiliCrop.jpg|thumb|300px|The smaller Mawenzi summit of Kilimanjaro]] Although positioned 330 km south of the Equator, Mount Kilimanjaro is famous as Africa's snow-capped mountain looming over the plains of the savannah. The snows have been fast disappearing. '''[https://www.tanzaniaparks.go.tz/national_parks/kilimanjaro-national-park Kilimanjaro National Park]''' protects the area above 2,700 m (8,850 ft), on the mountain and includes the moorland and highland zones, Shira Plateau, Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. The Park also has six corridors or rights of way through the Kilimanjaro Forest Reserve. The Forest Reserve, which is also a Game Reserve, was established in 1921; the park was established in 1973 and opened in 1977. ===History=== It is commonly said that Queen Victoria of England gave her grandson, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, Mount Kilimanjaro as a birthday present. However, this is not the case. In fact, Karl Peters, a German traveller in Africa and one of the founders of today's Tanzania, sneaked into Tanganyika and persuaded various Chagga chieftains to sign treaties in which they agreed to cede their territories to his Society for German Colonization. During the [[First World War]] there was a [[German_East_Africa#First_World_War_campaign|campaign in German East Africa]] and the Germans fortified parts of Kilimanjaro. ===Landscape=== The mountain has snowy peaks, which are well renowned, although they are quickly disappearing. ===Flora and fauna=== Wildlife is abundant on and around Mount Kilimanjaro, much of which is unique to the region. The mount Kilimanjaro has five main vegetation zones from the lowest to the Arctic ice region on top: Lower slopes, montane forest, heath and moorland, alpine desert, and summit. The whole mountain including the montane forest belt is very rich in both animal and plant species like giant lobelias, everlasting flowers and mammals, many of them endangered species. For this combination of features but mostly its height, its physical form and snow cap, and its isolation above the surrounding plains, Mount Kilimanjaro is considered an outstanding example of a superlative natural phenomenon. The climb feels like walking from the tropical equator to the North Pole in a matter of days. Although there are not many animals on the mountain itself, you will be able to see wild buffaloes, leopards, and even elephants while traversing through the Lemosho Route. Armed rangers accompany climbers on the first day of the trek who are going via the Lemosho Route. ===Climate=== Due to Mount Kilimajaro's proximity to the equator, this region does not experience the extremes of winter and summer weather, but rather dry and wet seasons. January and February are the warmest months, April and May are the wettest months, June and July are the coolest months, and August and September are the driest months. January, February, and September are considered to be the best months to climb Kilimanjaro in terms of weather. The journey from the gate to the peak is like travelling from the equator to Antarctica in a matter of days. This is because the routes to the Uruhu peak cross different ecological zones. Throughout the climb, temperatures vary considerably with the altitude and time of day. Mount Kilimanjaro has five major ecological zones, each approximately 1,000 m (3,280 feet) in altitude. Each zone is subject to a corresponding decrease in rainfall, temperature and life as the altitude increases. At the beginning of the climb, at the base of the mountain, the average temperature is around 27-32°C (70°F to 80°F). From there, the temperatures will decrease as you move through Mount Kilimanjaro's ecological zones. At the summit, Uruhu Peak, the night time temperatures can range between -18°C to -26°C (0°F to -15°F). Due to Mount Kilimanjaro's great height, the mountain creates its own weather. It is extremely variable and impossible to predict. Therefore, regardless of when you climb, you should always be prepared for wet days and cold nights. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|-3.0665|37.3549|zoom=10}} The closest International Airport is [http://www.kilimanjaroairport.go.tz/ Kilimanjaro]{{Dead link|date=June 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ({{IATA|JRO}}) and, if coming from Europe, [http://www.klm.com KLM] has a daily non-stop flight from [[Amsterdam]] to JRO. If you are coming from [[Nairobi]], [[Kenya]], you can fly with [https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/ Kenya Airways], which works with [http://www.precisionairtz.com/ Precision Air], and that would cost you about USD$400/person for a return ticket. Alternatively, you can schedule shuttle buses, which are daily at 08:00 and 14:00, for about USD$25/person, one way, and it's a 5-6 hour bus ride. If coming from [[Dar es Salaam]], you can fly into JRO for USD$320/person return; or take a 7-8 hr bus ride for USD$20/person one way to [[Arusha]] or [[Moshi]]. In addition, [https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/AA/EN Ethiopian Airlines] has nonstop flights from its hub in [[Addis Ababa]] Airport. ===Cost=== It is required to have a '''licensed guide''' to climb Kilimanjaro. The guide can either be hired upon or before arrival. Park entry and camping/hut fees are over USD$100 per day. All inclusive trips range from about USD$800 to USD$5,500. Hiring just a guide upon arrival may cost as little as USD$200 with the expectation that each carry their own food and equipment (i.e. guides carry their food and equipment and you do the same). Over and above the amount you pay to the tour operator, one also needs to pay tips to the guides, and cooks and porters if those are used. Though there are no set guidelines as to how much you should pay, it is sufficient if you can pay around 10% of the amount you pay to the tour operators with the guide getting the major share and equal distribution of the remaining amount to the porters and cooks. It is not advisable to give the whole amount to one person and expect him to distribute it among the others. Chances are high that he may pocket the whole amount. It would be wiser to give tips directly to individuals. Also, the gear used by the porters is mostly substandard and in fact not at all fit for the trek, and many would be grateful if you could spare gear. ==Get around== ==See== [[File:SnowsKili.JPG|thumb|Down in the caldera of Kilimanjaro with the high point of the rim to the left just as the sun was rising]] [[File:KiliGlacier.JPG|thumb|The snows of Kilimanjaro]] ==Do== === 1-day hike === If you do not want to reach the summit but still want to experience a hike at Kilimanjaro, you can do a one-day hike from Marangu Gate to Maundi Krater. The hike is easy and you will cross the forest of Kilimanjaro. On the way, you can see monkeys and birds. If you are a good hiker, the walk is really easy and takes less than 2 hours and 30 minutes to go and 2 hours to come back. Note than, because of a strange law (usual in Tanzania to get more money from the tourists), you cannot go further than Maundi Krater, even if you paid for a full day at the gate. So it can be really frustrating. Moreover, as you have to hire a guide (which is really useless as the walk is really easy, there are no dangerous animals and there are lot of people walking), the price is really expensive for what you get. So if you are a good hiker and like or are used to hiking by yourself, there are probably less expensive and better places to go in Africa or even in Tanzania, like [[Udzungwa Mountains National Park]]. Price : * one-day entrance fee + taxes : USD 85 (august 2025) * guide + private car from Moshi to Marangu Gate (go and back) : around USD 85 + USD 10 of tip for the guide. Most of the tour companies will first give you a higher price, but bargain (august 2025) ===Trekking routes to the summit=== There are six routes sanctioned for climbing Kilimanjaro and two routes used for descent. These are: *Machame *Marangu *Rongai *Lemosho *Umbwe *Shira *Northern Circuit *Mweka (descent only) '''Warning''': These ~6 day schedules are common but [https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstream/handle/10138/40347/karinen_dissertation.pdf '''too fast'''] – there is a '''very high risk''' (75%!) of [[altitude sickness]], and it is quite likely that you will not be able to summit the mountain on these schedules. In order to safely acclimatize, you should ascend more slowly than indicated. '''Marangu Route''' Commonly called the ''Coca-Cola Route'', because it is the easiest route and vendors sell Coca-Cola at some of the huts. Marangu is by far the most popular route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Typical duration is either 5 or 6 days depending upon whether you elect to spend an extra day for acclimatisation to the altitude. This is the only route that offers huts versus tents. * Day 1: Marangu Gate (1980 m) - Mandara hut (2700 m). Hiking time: 5 hours * Day 2: Mandara hut (2700 m) - Horombo hut (3720 m). Hiking time: 6 hours * Day 3: Horombo hut (3720 m) - Acclimatisation day (if necessary) * Day 4: Horombo hut (3720 m) - Kibo hut (4700 m). Hiking time: 6 hours * Day 5: Kibo hut (4700 m) - '''Uhuru Peak (5895 m)''' - Horombo hut (3720 m). Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru - 6 hours to descend to Horombo * Day 6: Horombo hut (3720 m) - Marangu Gate (1980 m). Hiking time: 6 hours '''Machame Route''' Some call this the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. Where accommodation on the Marangu route is in huts, the Machame route offers strictly tents only This makes Machame (also referred to as the "Whiskey route") better suited to the slightly more adventurous hiker, however rewarding him with a scenic splendour such as not seen on the Marangu route. * Day 1: Machame Gate (1490 m) - Machame camp (2980 m). Hiking time: 7 hours * Day 2: Machame camp (2980 m) - Shira camp (3840 m). Hiking time: 6 hours * Day 3: Shira (3840 m) - Lava Tower (4630 m) - Barranco camp (3950 m). Hiking time: 7 hours * Day 4: Barranco camp (3950 m) - Barafu camp (4550 m). Hiking time: 7 hours * Day 5: Barafu camp (4550 m)- '''Uhuru Peak (5895 m)''' - Mweka (3100 m). Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak; 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka '''Lemosho Route''' Little used and more remote than other routes. The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger, as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo, elephant and other big game animals. * Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2100 m) - Mti Mkubwa camp (2750 m). Hiking time: 3 hours * Day 2: Mti Mkubwa camp (2750 m) - Shira 2 camp (3840 m). Hiking time: 6/7 hours * Day 3: Shira (3840 m) - Lava Tower (4630 m) - Barranco camp (3950 m). Hiking time: 7 hours * Day 4: Barranco camp (3950 m) - Barafu camp (4550 m). Hiking time: 7 hours * Day 5: Barafu camp (4550 m) - '''Uhuru Peak (5895 m)''' - Mweka (3100 m). Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka * Day 6: Mweka camp (3100 m) - Mweka Gate (1980 m). Hiking time: 3 hours A variation on the Lemosho Route inserts two to four extra days in the itinerary for acclimatization and also to avoid having to climb up to the summit in the dark * Day 4: Barranco (3950 m) to Karranga Valley (4000 m). Hiking time: 4 hours. This segment takes you up the infamous 'Barranco Wall' * Day 5: Karranga Valley (4000 m) to Barafu camp (4550 m). Hiking time: 3 hours * Day 6: Barafu camp (4550 m) - '''Uhuru Peak (5895 m)''' - Crater Camp (5640 m). Hiking time: about 8 hours * Day 7: Crater Camp (5640 m) - Mweka (3100 m). Hiking time: 7/8 hours to descend You can also sleep in Shira 1 camp (3610m) and climb Shira Peak (3872m) with great view of Shira Plateau the next day. * Day 2: Mti Mkubwa camp (2750 m) - Shira 1 camp (3610m). Hiking time 4 hours * Day 3: Shira 1 camp (3610m) - Shira Peak (3872m) - Shira 2 camp (2840m). Hiking time 5 hours '''Rongai Route''' The Rongai route ascends Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. * Day 1: Rongai Gate (1950 m) - 1st Caves camp (2600 m). Hiking time: 5 hours * Day 2: 1st Cave (2600 m) - Kikelewa Cave (3600 m). Hiking time: 6/7 hours * Day 3: Kikelewa Cave (3600 m) - Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330 m). Hiking time: 3/4 hours * Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330 m) - Kibo hut (4700 m). Hiking time: 4/5 hours * Day 5: Kibo hut (4700 m) - '''Uhuru Peak (5895 m)''' - Horombo hut (3720 m). Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru - 6 hours to descend to Horombo * Day 6: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980 m) . Hiking time: 6 hours ==Eat== The various food requirements are met by the cooks and porters who come along with you on the mountain. However, the quality of the food depends on the reputation of the tour operator you use. The quality of the food tends to decline towards the end of the trek due to the food becoming stale and the rations carried by the porters being reduced. It is recommended to carry some high energy food like nuts and chocolate in order to survive and successfully complete the trek. It would be worthwhile to carry some ready-made noodle packets and similar easy-to-cook meals, which can be cooked and eaten at the conclusion of the trek. ==Drink== A lot of water. Also, a lot of oral rehydration salts (ORS) are recommended for preventing [[dehydration]] while trekking on the mountain. ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== Lodging options on the mountain are limited to designated camp sites. It is prohibited to sleep in the caves. There are huts available, but are generally not recommended. Pre-climb lodging is generally found in the cities of [[Arusha]] and [[Moshi]]. ===Camping=== It is permitted to camp on Mount Kilimanjaro for as many days as you want by paying the designated fees to the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities. You are allowed to camp in any of the nearby camps including the Machame Hut and Mweka Hut. ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== {{cautionbox | There is a high risk of [[altitude sickness]] on the standard 6-day ascent schedule, which has a high failure rate and some argue is too fast for safety. In order to safely acclimatize, you should ascend more slowly, taking as much as 4 additional days. |lastedit=permanent}} Kilimanjaro is a high risk destination for altitude sickness due to its height, technical ease and usual rapid ascent. There are seven main factors that affect the incidence and severity of Kilimanjaro altitude sickness: # Rate of ascent # Altitude attained # Length of exposure # Level of exertion # Hydration and diet (see [[dehydration]]) # Inherent physiological susceptibility # Use of oxygen systems or drugs Always be prepared and use a tried and tested kit list. Make sure that you do your homework and that you have all the essentials. Keep up to date on the weather on Kilimanjaro. Conditions can be extreme and a well planned trip has to take the weather patterns into consideration. ==Stay healthy== Several immunizations are recommended for yellow fever, tetanus, typhoid, polio, and hepatitis. An anti-malaria prophylactic is also needed. ==Connect== GSM mobile phone coverage is available on the summit of the mountain. Various networks like Vodacom, Tigo and Airtel operate in the region and can be accessed from various high points on the mountain. Airtel seems to have the best signal. However, with no electric supply on the mountain, it is advised to carry portable mobile travel chargers along for accessing the mobile services atop the mountain. ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Northeast Tanzania}} {{outlinepark}} {{geo|-3.076|37.353}} 29ratw245yv1tjo6c5a3kphqhi64in3 0 23756 5289175 5242441 2026-06-07T18:29:22Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289175 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nakhon Nayok banner.jpg|pgname=Nakhon Nayok}} '''Nakhon Nayok''' (นครนายก) is a city of 17,000 people (2006) in the [[Chao Phraya Basin]] region of [[Thailand]]. Nakhon Nayok is a tourist destination not far from Bangkok. The city and surrounding province come alive during the holidays with tourists. Nakhon Nayok is renowned for its refreshing waterfalls and abundant varieties of fruit. ==Understand== Historically, it is believed that the area of Ban Dong Lakhon, to the south of Nakhon Nayok town, was a Dvaravati settlement, dating back for more than a thousand years. As for the name of "Nakhon Nayok", records going back to the Ayutthaya's period indicated that it was an eastern frontier town during the reign of King U-Thong. In 1894, under the royal command of King Rama V, Nakhon Nayok was designated as a part of Prachin Buri Province. Eventually, it became a separate province. In the past, Nakhon Nayok was called "Ban Na" (village of the rice field). From hearsay, during Ayutthaya period, Nakhon Nayok was just forested highland, on which farming or planting was fruitful. Jungle fever was everywhere, thus the townspeople migrated elsewhere, leaving the place deserted. News of the plight of people reached the king. Subsequently, the king commanded that paddy field taxes be lifted to encourage the people to stay on, which worked, and also enticed the people around the area to migrate to the town. After that, it became a large community and the town was renowned as "Mueang Nayok" (the town where the paddy tax was lifted). ==Get in== ===By car=== The city is a less than a two hours drive from Bangkok. It can be reached in two ways: *Drive Hwy 305, along Rangsit canal passing Ongkharak. This route is about 107 km. *Take Hwy 1, take a right turn at Hin Gong, and then drive along Suwannason Road (Hwy 33). This route is about 137 km. === By bus === [http://home.transport.co.th/ The Transport Co., Ltd.]{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ("baw kaw saw") operates daily non-air conditioned and air conditioned buses from the Northern Bus Terminal on Kamphaengphet 2 Rd. There are two routes: ''Bangkok-Hin Kong-Nakhon Nayok'' and ''Bangkok-Rangsit-Ongkharak-Nakhon Nayok''. For more information, contact tel: +66 2 5378055 or +66 2 9362841. Additionally, there are specially-run second-class air conditioned buses from Bangkok-Ongkharak-Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (by-passing Nakhon Nayok town) available. ==Get around== There are tuk-tuks available for chartering around Nakhon Nayok town. They can mostly be found at the town bus terminal. For more information, contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Nakhon Nayok office, in city hall. ==See== [[File:Nakhon Nayok - Wat Maniwong Temple วัดมณีวงศ์ จังหวัดนครนายก ภาพ 14.jpg|thumb|Wat Maniwong Temple]] '''''San Lak Mueang (City Pillar Shrine) (ศาลหลักเมือง)''''' at one time it was a shrine housing a one metre wooden column topped with a carving in the form of a lotus bud, near the old city wall. Later the shrine was rebuilt into an elegant four-cornered pavilion. Today, City Pillar Shrine is the most revered shrine of the townspeople. '''''Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (โรงเรียนนายร้อยพระจุลจอมเกล้า)''''' A training centre for Thai military cadets. Attractions in the Chulachomkloa Royal Military Academy include: *'''''King Rama V Monument (พระบรมราชานุเสาวรีย์พระบาทสมเด็จพระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว)''''' It was built in honour of and reverence to King Chulachomkloa (King Rama V) who was the founder of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. *'''''Circular Pavilion (ศาลาวงกลม)''''', historically, under the command of Field Marshal Crown Prince Pitsanulok Prachanat, the circular pavilion was built as a recreation area for cadets. It enshrines a statue of King Rama V. *'''''100 Year Royal Military Academy Museum (อาคารพิพิธภัณฑ์โรงเรียนนายร้อย จปร. 100 ปี)''''' exhibits biographies of the graduates who performed public services and also displays history of wars, weapons that were used in wars in the past, various uniforms of soldiers of all forces as well as a wax sculpture of King Rama V. *'''''Shrine of Chao Pho Khun Dan (ศาลเจ้าพ่อขุนด่าน)''''' is a revered shrine of the Thais. Historically, Khun Dan was a commander in Nakhon Nayok during the Ayutthaya period. His heroic deed was the expulsion of the Khmer rebels in the year 1587, during the reign of King Naresuan Maharat. *'''''Phra Phutthachai or Wat Phra Chai (พระพุทธฉายหรือวัดพระฉาย)''''' used to be called "Wat Khao Cha-ngok". In 1942, the army's map department built a marble quarry at the foot of the hill and restored and enhanced the Buddha images. Phra Phutthachai is sacred to the townspeople. '''''Luang Pho Sian Nakhon (หลวงพ่อเศียรนคร)''''' the revered Buddha image of the townspeople is enshrined at Bunnak Rakkitaram temple (Wat Tam). It is assumed that this sacred Buddha image dates back to Phra Ruang Era of the Sukhothai period. '''''Buddha's Footprint Replica at Khao Nang Buat (รอยพระพุทธบาทจำลองเขานางบวช)''''', housed in a square structure with four arches and a pyramidal roof (mondop) on top of Nang Buat hill. The festivity to worship the Buddha's Footprint Replica at Khao Nang Buat is held annually in the middle of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. '''''Ban Dong Lakhon Archeological Site (แหล่งโบราณคดีบ้านดงละคร)''''' It is the site of the old town during the Khmer period. Artefacts discovered here include; an elaborate gold head of a Buddha image about the size of a fingertip, crab and elephant ring-stamps, bronze ring, glass beads, rock beads, and bronze ear-rings. '''''37th Quartermaster Infantry of Japanese Military Memorial (อนุสรณ์สถานกองพลทหารญี่ปุ่นที่37)''''' The Friends of Asian Alliance War Association built the memorial in 1992 to honour the 7,920 Thai soldiers who were recruited into the Japanese 37th Quartermaster Infantry and died in the war. '''''Namtok Sarika (น้ำตกสาริกา)''''' is the most famous waterfall of Nakhon Nayok. The waterfall cascades down 9 levels, of which the top level is 200 metres up. Each level (of 9 levels) of the falls has a large basin, which could hold a large amount of water in the rainy season, but is dry in dry season. Nearby, there is "Sarika Cave" where the revered monk "Luang Pu Man" resided on his religious missions from 1917-1920. '''''Lan Rak Falls or Tat Hin Kong Falls (น้ำตกลานรักหรือน้ำตกตาดหินกอง)''''' The waterfall originates from a small stream passing through a large rocky formation at the end, then flowing strongly through the large rocky formation at the foot of a small hill. '''''Wang Takhrai (วังตะไคร้)''''' is filled with huge, shady trees and has a small stream running through. There are also a variety of beautiful species of ornamental flowers and plants. '''''Nang Rong Falls or Namtok Nang Rong (น้ำตกนางรอง)''''' The waterfall originates from a source on a high mountain in Khao Yai National Park. It cascades down several levels onto rock formations, flowing through verdant forests '''''Huai Prue Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยปรือ)''''' This is a small reservoir by volume but has a large surface area. The reservoir is filled all year round and surrounded by an unpaved road. '''''Sai Thong Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำทรายทอง)''''' This small reservoir offers a natural mountainous landscape. The small waterfall runs all throughout the year. OUT-OF CITY ATTRACTIONS Ban Na District '''''Namtok Ka-ang (น้ำตกกะอาง)''''' The water cascades through gaps between large rocks. Nearby, there is a transplanting station of the Forestry Department. In the vicinity is a small hill that enshrines the Buddha image in an attitude of subduing Mara. '''''Namtok Wang Muang (น้ำตกวังม่วง)''''' The waterfall cascades through lines upon lines of big boulders before falling to a basin. '''''Thudongkhasathan Thawon Nimit (ธุดงคสถานถาวรนิมิตร)''''' is a meditation centre for monks, novices, nuns, and the general public. There are hundreds of shelters for monks, nuns, and general public to worship. '''''Namtok Heo Narok (น้ำตกเหวนรก)''''' This is a 3-tiered large waterfall with its first tier at 60 metres high. During the rainy season, there is such a lot of water that the flow is frightening and will drop straight down at 90 degrees to a lower chasm. '''''Chao Pho Ongkharak Shrine (ศาลเจ้าพ่อองครักษ์)''''' In front of the shrine in the middle of the Nakhon Nayok River, there is a sacred whirlpool, of which the water taken is used in royal ceremonies. When the present king, King Bhumibol Adulyadej ascended to the throne, water from this whirlpool was used during the ceremony. '''''Ornamental Plants and Floral Centre (ศูนย์ไม้ดอกไม้ประดับ)''''' Various plant nurseries that grow a large variety of ornamental plants and flora which are sold to every corner of the country. ==Do== *Khao Yai-Nakhon Nayok Jungle Treks (ท่องไพรเขาใหญ่-นครนายก) is usually held during December to June. The trekking aims to promote the study of nature and ecology, as well as creating good understanding in natural resources and environmental conservation. *Khao Yai National Park, the first national park of Thailand was declared a national park on September 18, 1962. It covers areas of four provinces: Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachin Buri, and Saraburi. The park occupies an area of 2,168 square kilometers and consists of virgin forest, tropical forest, streams, waterfalls, wildlife, and a variety of plants. The most suitable visiting time is during the Thai winter, from October to February when it is cold at night until the next morning. The highest point is Khao Rom Peak, which is 1,351 metres above sea level. *Tak Bat Thewo Rohana Fair (งานประเพณีตักบาตรเทโวโรหนะ), a festivity where offerings are made to monks. The festivity is held annually on the 1st day of the waning moon of the 11th month of the lunar calendar or the end of the Buddhist lent. During the festivity, 109 monks descend from Wat Khao Nang Buat to accept offerings from the townspeople. *Sweet Plum Mango and Nakhon Nayok Products Fair (งานวันมะปรางหวานและของดีนครนายก) takes place annually during February–April in front of the City Hall. It is held to promote Ma-prang (sweet plum mangoes), and other agricultural products and handicrafts *Thai Merit Making (Sat Thai) and Long boat Racing Festival (งานประเพณีสารทไทยและแข่งเรือยาวประเพณี) is annually held in October along Khlong 29 at Wat Thawiphon Rangsan, Amphoe Ongkharak. The fair showcases a variety of long boats racing, a krayasat-making contest (krayasat is a sticky paste made from rice, bean, sesame, and sugar, usually eaten during Sat Thai Festival), merit making on Sat Thai day, and local entertainment at night. *Ongkharak Ornamental Plants and Flowers Fair (งานมหกรรมไม้ดอกไม้ประดับองครักษ์) is annually held in April at Khlong 15, Tambon Bang Pla Kot, Amphoe Ongkharak. The contests of ornamental plants and flowers, mini-garden arrangement contests, and an academic exhibition regarding plants and flowers are also held. ==Buy== ===Local products=== '''''Sweet Plum Mango (Ma-prang, มะปราง)''''' is the most well known fruit of Nakhon Nayok (it is a sweet fruit and is similar to "ma-yong-chit", a sour fruit). The ma-prang harvest season February to March. They are grown in a number of orchards on the Nakhon Nayok-Namtok Sarika road. '''''Dala (ดอกดาหลา)''''' is a flower of Etlingera or Jack Jr. Rosemary. Along Highway 3049 as well as the route to Wang Ri Resort, a number of Dala orchards can be found. The dala's blooming season is November to May. '''''Marble Products (ผลิตภัณฑ์หินอ่อน)''''': A marble quarry is located near Nakhon Nayok hospital, Amphoe Mueang, and at the intersection to Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. '''''Bamboo Products (ผลิตภัณฑ์จากไม้ไผ่)''''' Bamboo products are produced in Tambon Sarika, Amphoe Mueang. Products include a miniature sail boat, a peacock, and human faces. '''''Brooms (ไม้กวาด)''''' Manufactured in Tambon Sarika, Amphoe Mueang, Tambon Na Hin Lat, Tambon Khok Kruat, Tambon Nong Saeng, Amphoe Pak Phli. The brooms are made with indigenous grass and the broomstick is made from a piece of wood from a tree of the Apocynaceae family or made of bamboo. '''''Doormats made from scrap cloth (พรมทอจากเศษผ้า)''''' are produced in Tambon Khao Phoem, Amphoe Ban Na. The scrap cloth, also made into bed covers, are sold in various sizes at furniture stalls of Ban Na market and Amphoe Mueang. '''''Sugared Banana Chips (Kluai Chap) (กล้วยฉาบ)''''' and sugared sweet potato and sugared taro chips are produced in Tambon Sarika, Mueang District. '''''Preserved Fruits (ผลไม้แช่อิ่ม)''''' such as star apples, tamarinds, mangos, santol, and lime. They are sold at the Ban Yai intersection, Mueang District or Dong Chok Di Housewife Association at Ban Dong, Tambon Sarika, Mueang District. The supply of fruits comes from fruit orchards of the members; some of the cultivated fruits are sold fresh while others are converted into various products. ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Binlar Home บินหลา โฮม | alt= | url=http://www.binlarhome.com | email=binlarhome@gmail.com | address=Sarika | lat=14.305612 | long=101.298219 | directions= | phone=+66 634270808 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-12-21 | content=Open-air rooftop, which offers a magnificent view of the Khao Yai mountains. 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With just short of a million citizens, is the third most populous municipality. [[Metropolitan Naples]] is one of Italy's largest metropolitan areas, at three million citizens. ==Understand== [[File:Naples from the Castello Sant Elmo with Abbazia San Martino the port and the Vesuv.jpg|thumb|400px|View of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from Sant'Elmo Castle]] {{quote|See Naples and then die!<br> "Vide Napule e po' muore!"|author=A famous proverb, saying that one can die peacefully after seeing the unparalleled beauty of Naples. Famously quoted by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in his travel diary ''Italian Journey''. }} Naples represents one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world and a [[UNESCO World Heritage site]] with an unmatched heritage as a place of exchange between cultures. This is reflected in the city's structure and monuments, which are a mixture of Greek, Roman, Norman, Angevin, Spanish and French architecture. The UNESCO evaluation committee described Naples' historic centre the largest in Europe – as being "of exceptional value", and went on to say that Naples' setting on its Bay "gives it an outstanding universal value which has had a profound influence". But Italians have known these things for centuries: The view of Naples from the sea is so beautiful that a traditional Italian saying states that once you've seen it, you can die. As a testimony to its extraordinary history, the Naples region hosts an unparalleled concentration of UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Center of Naples itself; the Roman archaeological sites of [[Pompeii]], [[Herculaneum]], Cumae, [[Pozzuoli]], [[Oplontis]] and [[Stabiae]]; the Royal Palace of [[Caserta]]; the royal site of [[San Leucio]] and the Aqueduct of [[Vanvitelli]]. It is close to Vesuvius, the only active volcano on the European continent and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. [[Paestum]]'s Greek temples and the Amalfi Coast are possible day trips, as are the islands of [[Capri]], [[Ischia]] and [[Procida]] in the Bay of Naples. In literary history, Naples is known as a favourite destination of the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] poet Virgil. This is where he wrote the Roman national epic ''"Aeneid"'', and where he was eventually buried. A more contemporary Neapolitan author is the pseudonym Elena Ferrante, whose ''Neapolitan Novels'' follow two girls growing up in a poor Naples neighbourhood from the 1950s and onward. In 2013, Naples was the [http://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/6386 World Capital of Cultures]{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and hosted the Universal Forum of Cultures. ===History=== The city was founded in the 8th century BC as ''Parthenope'', by [[Ancient Greece|'''Greek settlers''']] from the nearby city of Cumae, itself founded by Greeks from the island of [[Evvia]], in the area between Monte Echia and the island of Megaride, on a previous 2nd millennium BC settlement named ''Phaleros'', a name connected to one of the Argonauts. The Cumaeans founded ''Neapolis'' ("New City") at the area of today's Piazza Municipio in 6th century BC, and the town became one of the most important Greek polis of '''Magna Grecia''' and the whole Mediterranean Sea. In 320 BC, the city was conquered by the Romans, who let it maintain its Greek culture and language. With the fall of the [[Roman Empire]], the town was conquered by the Byzantines, to became capital of an independent duchy. Naples was later governed by [[Normans]], Swabians and Angevins, who made it a capital; the King of Sicily became '''King of Naples''' after the Sicilian Vespers. During the first half of 17th century, Naples was one of the main centers of the Spanish monarchy, and the most populated city in Europe, with more than 400,000 inhabitants. After tragic events, like an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1630, the revolt of Masaniello in 1647 against the Spanish government, and the plague that killed half of the population in 1656, Naples reached a glorious period under the government of the '''House of Bourbon''', that made it one of the most relevant cities in the continent about culture, economy and politics. Following the French and Napoleonic invasions, the '''Kingdom of the Two Sicilies''' was established in 1815, restoring the Bourbon dominance over [[Southern Italy]] and [[Sicily]] and making Naples the third most relevant city in Europe and the first one in present Italy for inhabitants and economy. The annexation of the Two Sicilies to the newborn Kingdom of Italy in 1861 spelled, in fact, the beginning of a long period of decline for Naples and all Southern Italy. The town suffered the heavy bombings of [[World War II]], that left deep scars in its monumental heritage, but succeeded in kicking out the German occupiers during the revolt known as '''"the four days of Naples"'''. ===Orientation=== [[File:Napoli BW 2013-05-16 11-37-23 DxO.jpg|thumb|Interior of the Duomo (Cathedral)]] The Historical Centre, or '''Centro Storico''' of Naples is not only amazing but can also be something of a maze, filled with small irregular alleys. While the exact limits of the Centro Storico are a matter of debate, an inclusive definition could set its boundaries to ''Via Foria'' in the north, ''Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi'' to the east, the waterfront to the south and ''Via Toledo'' and the ''Quartieri Spagnoli'' to the west. Out of this huge area, the sections found to the north of ''Corso Umberto I'', and to the west of ''Via Duomo'' are most likely to be of interest to travelers. While orientation in this area is difficult there are a few main roads by which you can direct yourself. ''Corso Umberto I'' cuts across the Centro Storico from the north-east to the south-west, connecting to the central train station in the north-east, and is one of few major multilane roads in historical centre. At ''Piazza Nicola Amore'' it crosses ''Via Duomo'', a major road going across the centre from north to south. Finally, ''Via dei Tribunali'' and ''Spaccanapoli'' are two long, but rather narrow and crowded roads crossing the centre from east to west, both packed with street vendors and old churches. Notice that ''Spaccanapoli'' (literally "Naples splitter") is an unofficial name. The street's official names are ''Via Benedetto Croce'' for its western part and ''Via San Biagio Dei Librai'' for its eastern section. After crossing ''Via Duomo'' it loses much of its character, but continues east under the name ''Via Vicaria Vecchia''. South-west of the Centro Storico you will find the area '''San Ferdinando''', consisting of a large headland into the bay of Naples. The area has long been the regal centre of Naples, with the two medieval castles ''Castel Nuovo'' and ''Castel dell'Ovo'', and the old ''Royal Palace of Naples''. ''Via Partenope'' and ''Via Nazario Sauro'', packed with restaurants and hotels, follow the San Ferdinando waterfront and provide you with a beautiful view of the bay of Naples. Other areas of interest to tourists are '''Chiaia''', an affluent district with plenty of opportunities for shopping directly west of San Ferdinando; and '''Vomero''', a hilly residential area north of Chiaia and west of the Centro Storico, which due to its elevated location provide panoramic views of the bay and Vesuvius. Finally, aside from being beautiful, the bay to south of Naples and the mountain Vesuvius on its east are also good points of orientation, as they can be seen from several locations in the city. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Naples |4.7 |13.4 |92.1 |4.9 |13.9 |95.3 |7.3 |16.4 |77.9 |10.0 |19.4 |98.6 |14.3 |23.6 |59.0 |18.4 |27.7 |32.8 |20.9 |30.4 |28.5 |21.4 |31.0 |35.5 |17.6 |26.8 |88.9 |13.8 |23.0 |135.5 |9.5 |18.3 |152.1 |5.9 |14.3 |112.0 |float=right |clear=right | description = Source: NOAA }} Naples has Mediterranean climate, with short, mild winters and long, hot summers. The city benefits from over 300 days of sunshine per year, a value similar to that of Los Angeles, California. Snowfall is rare enough to be remembered as events. Annual average rainfall is high (1000 mm), usually most of it in a few days during the autumn. The prevailing wind is the ''libeccio'', coming in from the sea in the south-west. ===Tourist information=== * [http://www.visitnaples.eu/en/ Visit Naples] website * {{listing | name=Info Turismo Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.infoturismonapoli.it/ | email=ufficiocomunicazione@infoturismonapoli.com | address=Via San Giuseppe dei Nudi, 82 | lat=40.852993 | long=14.249407 | directions={{station|Museo|1|2}} | phone=+39 380 145 1379 | tollfree=+39 800 134 034 | fax=+39 081 447 264 | hours=08:30-20:00 | price= | wikidata=Q55824226 | content=The main tourist information point in the historic centre, few steps from the National Archaeological Museum, with helpful multilingual staff. }} ==Talk== The most widely spoken language in Naples is [[Italian]], or a mixture of Italian and Neapolitan (''Napulitano''). The Neapolitan language – notoriously unintelligible to many speakers of standard Italian – also bears witness to the town's diverse cultural origins, being composed of French, Spanish and Arabic words, inserted into a Greek, Oscan and Latin structure. Neapolitan is sometimes described as an Italian dialect, but it is recognized by UNESCO and linguists as a distinct language. It has well-defined roots and rules, and there is a great heritage of literature (e.g. Giambattista Basile's ''Lo cunto de li cunti'', a collection of fairy tales) and songs ('''O sole mio'' and ''Torna a Surriento'' are some iconic examples). Neapolitan is still thriving in Campania and adjacent parts of Lazio, Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria and Molise. The official language of Naples (as of all of Italy), however, is Italian, and everyone can speak it when prompted, though often with a strong local accent. Neapolitan has strong Spanish and French influences originating from periods of Spanish and French rule. Therefore, more Spanish and French words are understood by the locals than in other parts of Italy. English is the most commonly spoken foreign language, although the average knowledge of English is far from excellent. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Naples Airport, Italy (18069997289).jpg|thumb|Napoli-Capodichino airport main hall]] * {{go | name=Naples International Airport (Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli) | alt={{IATA|NAP}}, also known as '''Capodichino Airport''' | url=http://www.aeroportodinapoli.it/en/ | email= | address= | lat=40.8782 | long=14.2828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Naples International Airport | image=Napoli 2010-by-RaBoe-21.jpg | wikidata=Q849383 | content=Works for connecting the airport to Naples Metro system were expected to be completed in 2027, but check. }} From the airport you can take a bus for €5 (called Alibus) which has two stops only: Stazione Centrale (Central station) and Piazza Municipio, near the main ferry port (molo Beverello). You can buy your ticket on the bus. The ticket [http://www.napoliunplugged.com/naples-alibus-airport-shuttle is valid for further public transport] trips, up to 90 min after validation. Further connections are listed on the [http://www.aeroportodinapoli.it/en/info-and-services/transport official airport website]{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. Beware of (legal) taxi drivers on the way to the Alibus stop, who claim to charge the same price as the Alibus, but actually also charge for children and go only once the minivan is full. If you have time to spare, you can take the 3S bus that will take you to the same stops as the Alibus for less. The difference is that the Alibus has limited stops, but the 3S will take you to the backstreets leading to the Stazione, continuing all the way to the port and a shopping district. Also, the Alibus is air conditioned whereas most 3S buses are not. Beware of illegal, unauthorized taxis and of anyone who may approach you directly. Authorized taxis are clearly visible at the exit; fixed fares exist for a number of destinations, and must be clearly shown in the cab. Make sure they are authorized before getting in the cab, and threaten to call the police ("polizia") should the taxi driver try to push back. Even authorized drivers may decline to run the meter and overcharge you citing non-existing tariffs, or tell you "cash only" unless you insist on paying with card (all licensed taxis should have working terminals by law). As of November 2023, the fixed fare from the airport to the central train station is 18 EUR per car, day and night, with luggage, including all charges except possible 1 EUR for motorway use. If you transfer between flights at the Capodichino Airport, beware that it is not possible to go from the arrivals directly to the gates, so you have to pass the security control again (it might be possible using the elevators at the baggage retrieval zone, but the path is not clearly marked). ===By train=== [[File:Stazione alta velocita, Zaha Hadid, Napoli Afragola.jpg|thumb|Napoli Afragola high speed railway station]] The main station in Naples is {{marker |type=go |name={{station|Napoli Centrale|city=naples|1|2}} |url=http://www.napolicentrale.it/en/ |lat=40.8529 |long=14.2725 |image=Gare ferroviaire de Naples-Centrale.jpg }}, situated at ''Garibaldi square'' and connected to the city's subway system. It's a rather large area with multiple substations (platform groups). Plan 10 minutes reserve if you go there for the first time, so that you find your train in time. Under the same roof, a few hundred meters south-east, there's the '''Piazza Garibaldi''' station - here you can catch local and regional ''Circumvesuviana'' trains. West of the main station platforms, and a few escalators down, is the entrance to subway Line 1. Some of the trains (e.g. towards [[Caserta]]) also share the platforms with Line 2. The entrances/substations for the individual lines are signposted visibly. However, the info tables at the substations only show the lines departing from the local platforms. So if you are at the wrong substation, you won't see your train time/platform info at the tables - and need to continue searching. From around the station, the bus routes Alibus, R2 and 151, the tram route 1 and the metro Line 1 will take you within three blocks of the ferries at Stazione Marittima. A massive new high-speed railway hub, {{marker |type=go |name=Napoli Afragola |url=https://www.fsitaliane.it/content/fsitaliane/it/innovazione/tecnologie-per-i-trasporti-/le-principali-stazioni-av/la-stazione-napoli-afragola.html {{dead link|date=December 2020}} |lat=40.931722 |long=14.330576 |image=Stazione alta velocita, Zaha Hadid, Napoli Afragola.jpg }}, has been built about 12 km north of the city centre. Some high speed trains running between Rome and points south of Naples will bypass the city centre and only use this station. Local trains call here as well, meaning that central Naples is just an easy interchange away if you find yourself arriving here. Other stations include '''Napoli Mergellina''', a magnificent Art Déco building and '''Napoli Campi Flegrei'''. Prices of trains to and from Rome vary a lot, starting from €9.90 for commuter regional trains and €19.90 for Frecciarossa high-speed trains. Check the site of '''[https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html Trenitalia]''' from more info. ===By boat=== [[File:Napoli 3586.jpg|thumb|A cruise ship docked in front of ''Maschio Angioino'']] [[Cruise ships]] dock at {{marker|type=go|name=Stazione Marittima |wikidata=Q2335067}}, a large terminal in the city center, near Piazza Municipio. *'''[http://www.medmargroup.it MedMar Group]''' operates several large ferry/passenger ships that connect Naples with [[Sardinia]] ([[Olbia]]), [[Corsica]] ([[Porto-Vecchio]]), [[Tunisia]] ([[Tunis]]), and the [[Aeolian Islands]]. These trips usually leave in the late afternoon or evening and arrive at their destination the next morning. *'''[https://en.tirrenia.it/ Tirrenia Navigazione]''' operates an overnight ferry service that has two separate routes, one to Sardinia ([[Cagliari]]) and the other to [[Sicily]] ([[Palermo]]). ===By car=== Naples is directly connected with [[Rome]] by the [[File:Autostrada A1 Italia.svg|25px]] motorway, and the trip takes generally less than 2 hours. The [[File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|25px]] motorway, instead, links the city to [[Salerno]] through [[Ercolano]] and [[Pompeii]]. The other major road is the [[File:Autostrada A16 Italia.svg|25px]], connecting Naples to the Adriatic coast of northern Apulia. Due to traffic jams and parking shortages in the city center, it's advisable to leave your car in a parking lot near the motorway exit or your accommodation, and to use public transportation to visit the city. ===By bus=== Many national and international private bus services operate in Naples, generally stopping at Piazza Garibaldi or Piazza Municipio. A new {{marker |type=go |lat=40.851150 |long=14.275193 |name={{station|bus terminal|city=naples|2}} }} has been created south of the central railway station, where 42 different bus companies stop their means of transport. Some of these provide links also from northern and eastern Europe. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|40.852|14.255|zoom=13|width=500|show=go,see,do,listing,mask}} {{Mapshapes|Q747184}} <!-- metro lines --> {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q2274338|stroke=#0000FF|stroke-width=5|stroke-opacity=0.8|title=Line 2}} <!-- not officially part of metro, thus... --> {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q100008,Q3754445,Q3754453,Q948209|stroke=#F58220|stroke-width=4|stroke-opacity=0.8}} <!-- funiculars --> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q692803|stroke=#00792C|stroke-width=5|stroke-opacity=0.4|title=Circumflegrea}} <!-- Circumflegrea railway --> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q1000745|stroke=#008D78|stroke-width=5|stroke-opacity=0.4|title=Cumana}} <!-- Cumana railway --> {{Mapshapes|Q867565}} <!-- Circumvesuviana railway network --> Traffic in Naples can be extremely heavy, similar to that of other big cities like Paris and New York. Extensive excavation works are ongoing to complete some metro segments, adding further to traffic in some areas. A typical example is the train station area, which is undergoing a complete makeover (a model of how it will look is observable in the interior of Stazione Centrale), plus the excavation of a metro line connecting it with Capodichino Airport. Another example is Piazza Nicola Amore (commonly known as Piazza Quattro Palazzi because of the four twin buildings surrounding it), where metro line excavations revealed an ancient Roman temple, whose structure will be integrated in the futuristic station designed by the world-class architect Renzo Piano. Normal traffic regulations are generally observed in Naples; however, it is prudent to follow the locals when crossing the street. Since pedestrians often cross the street in the middle of the block, Neapolitan drivers are very attentive, and accidents are very rare. Remember to always look left (and not right) for incoming cars or motorbikes, since circulation follows European standards. ===By taxi=== Taxis and the Metro are the quickest ways to see Naples. Taxis are the most expensive way, though. Before getting into a taxi, make sure it is licensed. Licensed taxis will have a city crest on the door and a taxi number. Also, make sure it has a meter. By law, licensed taxis must display a list of set fares in a number of languages (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish). Check for such fares and agree to them ''before'' starting the journey. Moreover, you have to explicitly request whether you want the fixed fare or the meter before starting the journey. All taxis should have a terminal for card payments, but even licensed drivers may push you to pay cash or try to charge more if you pay by card, that's illegal. Some drivers decline to run the meter or hide fixed fares sheet from you when you get in, don't tell you the price, and overcharge you in the end. You can check fares (metered and fixed) at https://www.comune.napoli.it/articolo_tematico/trasporti-mobilita/taxi-e-ncc/taxi/servizio-taxi/ (the official website) or https://www.taxinapoli.it/en/rates/ (one taxi company's website, may be more readable). Note that travels "to suburban" double the fare immediately, there are lots of small charges for calling the taxi by phone or each small luggage piece, rides to/from the airport, and more, the meter won't show these. Fixed fares include almost everything. There are four major taxi companies in Naples, but they all have the same fares. None of them allows you to reserve a ride in advance; if you call, they will merely start looking for a car for you some time before your trip starts with no guarantees. Similarly, taxi apps like FreeNOW and Uber can only call you a licensed taxi right now with the same rules as above. ===On foot=== You will be surprised how easily you can get around by foot, too. Interesting spots are almost on every corner and most distances – especially in the (historic) centre – are small and can be walked in a matter of minutes. === By bike === Many streets – especially in the older parts of town – are made of cobblestones, (occasionally damaged) asphalt or a combination of both. Care should therefore be taken when riding a standard city bike. Many people will use fatbikes (with thicker tires, often electric) to get around. One of the few proper cycle lanes lies at the promenade next to the water. There are also some shared bike rental stations around that area. * {{Listing |name=Mary Moto |url=https://www.marymoto.it |address=Via Tommaso Caravita, 30, 80134 Napoli |lat=40.8452695 |long=14.2495724 |price=€5 per hour |lastedit=2022-12-13 |content=Electric bike rental. }} * {{Listing |name=Bike Sharing Napoli |url=https://www.cleanap.org/bikesharingnapoli.it/en |lastedit=2022-12-13 |content=Bike sharing. A few stations near the central station and the waterfront. }} ===By scooter=== A good alternative to get around is by renting a scooter, there are many providers to choose from and the prices are relatively economical. If you feel confident on the road, this is a good way to avoid the heavy traffic and the confusing public transport. Motorists in Naples are notoriously assertive on the road, so always make sure to respect the local laws and be aware of other drivers around you. * {{go |name=Naples BikesBooking |url=https://bikesbooking.com/en/rent-a-scooter-in-Naples/ |email= |address= |lat= |long= |directions= |phone= |tollfree= |fax= |hours= |price= |lastedit=2025-11-28 |content=Offer scooter and motorcycle rental in the center of Naples. GPS, helmets, airport or hotel delivery available. }} * {{listing | type = go | name = Moto Tour Napoli | url = https://mototournapoli.it | email = info@mototournapoli.it | address = | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours =Daily 24 hr | price = | lastedit = 2025-11-28 | content = Offer scooter, moto and vespa tours around Naples. }} * {{go |name=Riderly |url=https://riderly.com/rental-locations/italy/naples/ |email= |address= |lat= |long= |directions= |phone= |tollfree= |fax= |hours= |price= |lastedit=2021-05-21 |content=Provide motorcycles and scooters for rent with helmets for both the rider and passenger. }} * {{go |name=EcoDrive |url=https://rentecodrive.com/ |email= |address= |lat= |long= |directions= |phone=+39 081 551 3104 |tollfree= |fax= |hours= |price= |lastedit=2021-05-21 |content=They rent smaller eco friendly scooters and e-bikes. Helmet provided for the main driver. }} ===By public transportation on land=== [[File:Napoli - mappa rete metropolitana (schematica, con linea 2).svg|thumb|Map of Naples metro]] [[File:Napoli - Funicolare di Montesanto.jpg|thumb|The funicular train stopped at the Via Morghen station in Vomero]] Naples' public transportation system is fairly difficult to understand for the first time visitor, since different lines are operated by different companies and sometimes interexchange is not allowed between different providers. Nevertheless, the creation of the organization UnicoCampania with the aim of managing an integrated fare system for the whole region of Campania, has seen a real simplification of the tariffs. Within city limits, integrated tickets are available for use on any kind of vehicle and company. They exist at the price of €1.80 for one hour of validity, and €5.40 for a day. Besides, a ''Corsa Semplice'' ticket, valid for one ride in only one transport company, is available at the fare €1.50. Tickets can be bought at any authorized selling point. A very common place to find them away from railway or Metro stations is tobacco shops (''Tabaccheria'', easily identified by a big white "T" on a rectangular black field) or newspaper shops. They are '''not''' sold on board the trains or buses. Tickets are available online through the UnicoCampania app (available for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pluservice.unicoc Android] and [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unico-campania-app/id1504055273 iOS]). On the metro, ''TAP & Go'' may be used with any contactless credit/debit card, including through Apple Pay/Google Pay. You must always tap out at your destination station. Many buses have ''TAP & Go'' terminals as well, but the system does not appear to have been officially rolled out. Passengers are randomly checked for having a ticket by authorized personnel. Not having a ticket results in a huge fine, with no exceptions, since in Italy this act is a tax offence. *'''Metropolitana di Napoli'''. There are three lines of underground subway in Naples. They are always monitored by cameras and security officers, which both protects passengers, and deters them from marking graffiti or otherwise behaving uncivilly. **{{rint|naples|m1}}, managed by '''Azienda Napoletana di Mobilità''' (ANM), connects the city center to the hill quarters, like Vomero and the hospitals area. Avoid passing through Piscinola and Secondigliano as those areas can be very dodgy and dangerous. **{{rint|naples|2}}, actually a commuter rail service operated by '''Trenitalia''', crosses the city from west to east and have 10 stations within city limits. At Garibaldi, Cavour-Museo and Mergellina, it connects to subway lines. The tracks are shared with regional rail services of Trenitalia to [[Caserta]], [[Castellammare di Stabia]], [[Salerno]] and Pozzuoli. **{{rint|naples|m6}}, also managed by ANM, is a light subway connecting Fuorigrotta to Piazza Municipio. The line has 8 stops. **{{rint|naples|m11}}.The Rainbow Line, thus called because of the characteristic colors of its stations, starts in '''Piscinola''', where it connects with Line 1 of the underground subway. It's a 10.5-km-long, totally underground journey, which connects the northern suburbs of Naples, passing through Mugnano, Giugliano and Aversa. *'''[https://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=73&Itemid=100 Funicolare]{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''. ANM also operates the four cable cars lines {{rint|naples|centrale}} {{rint|naples|chiaia}} {{rint|naples|mergellina}} {{rint|naples|montesanto}}. The first one connects Via Toledo to the hilly neighborhood of Vomero, the second runs from the elegant area of Chiaia to Vomero, the third connects the coast of Mergellina to the hill of Posillipo while the last one runs from the historic centre to Vomero. *'''[https://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1308&Itemid=260 Trams]{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''. ANM operates two tram lines (1 and 4), of which one goes along the shore of Santa Lucia - Castelnuovo - Garibaldi (Central Station). *'''[https://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1308&Itemid=260 Buses]{{Dead link|date=July 2024|bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''. ANM also operates all bus lines within Naples, most of which are circular. Naples suffers from a serious problem of traffic jams and usually buses are overcrowded, so try to avoid them if you can (except for evenings and weekends). Three different regional train companies that operated in Naples and surrounding areas (''Circumvesuviana'', ''SEPSA'' and ''MetroCampania NordEst'') were in December 2012 incorporated by merger into the historic company '''Ente Autonomo Volturno''' (EAV), which at the time ran its own fleet of intercity and highway buses. Since then, EAV is in charge of management and improvement of most of the regional public transport by rail: *'''Circumvesuviana''' [[File:Logo Circumvesuviana.svg|25px]]. Founded in 1889, the former Circumvesuviana railway operates from its own terminal station of {{marker |type=go |name=Napoli Porta Nolana |lat=40.8492 |long=14.2693 |image=Stazione di Napoli Porta Nolana.JPG }}. All routes pass through the underground station '''Piazza Garibaldi''' (which connects to Napoli Centrale and city subway) before splitting into 6 branches to towns in the eastern part of the province. An interesting route goes from Naples to Sorrento in about one hour, with several stops in between, including Pompei Scavi (from where it is an easy foot walk to the main entrance to [[Pompeii]] ruins) and Ercolano ([[Herculaneum]]). A second route travels around the northern flanks of Mt. Vesuvius and on to Sarno. Other routes go to Acerra, Nola and Baiano. *{{rint|naples|cumana}}. This line operates from '''Napoli - Montesanto''', the original end station of SEPSA. It follows the coastline to the west of the city for approximately 20&nbsp;km before ending in Torregaveta (Bacoli). The line runs through the urban centres of Montesanto, Fuorigrotta, Bagnoli, Pozzuoli, Arco Felice, Baia and Fusaro, before reaching Torregaveta. *{{rint|naples|circumflegrea}}. It also starts in '''Napoli - Montesanto''' and ends in Torregaveta. However, it runs further inland than the Cumana line, along the districts of Soccavo, Pianura, Quarto Flegreo, Licola and Cuma. It is approximately 7 km longer than the Cumana. Because both lines start and end in the same terminal stations, users can quickly transfer from one train to the other and complete an interesting tourist loop though the Phlegraean Fields. ''TAP & Go'' with contactless credit/debit cards may be used for Circumvesuviana rides. As of 2026, at least the stations relevant for tourists (Piazza Garibaldi, Ercolano, Pompei Scavi, Sorrento, etc.) are definitely equipped with ''TAP & Go'' terminals, probably all stations are. The [https://www.eavsrl.it/# EAV website] has more information on timings, routes and cost of tickets (click "Inglese" in the top right corner). In addition to the EAV trains, national railway company '''Trenitalia''' also operates regional trains to many destinations in the province: Formia-Castellamare, Naples-Capua and Naples-Salerno. All these services share the railway of Metro Line 2 when crossing the city. ===By ferry and hydrofoil=== [[File:I08 119 Bf Napoli Garibaldi, ETR 211.jpg|thumb|''Metrostar'' convoy of Circumvesuviana]] There are several ferry and hydrofoil services that connect Naples and local ports and islands. Ferry and hydrofoil services leave from either {{marker |type=go |name={{station|Molo Beverello|city=naples|1}} |lat=40.837352 |long=14.254749 |image=Castel Nuovo from sea (2006-05-273).jpg }}, {{marker |type=go |lat=40.84336 |long=14.26104 |name=Porta di Massa |image=Porto di Napoli 2005 0131.jpg }} (approx. 1 km by foot from Beverello), {{marker |type=go |name={{station|Mergellina|city=naples|2|6}} |lat=40.828849 |long=14.222715 |image=Napoli 2010-by-RaBoe-54.jpg }} or {{marker |type=go |name={{station|Pozzuoli|city=naples|cumana}} |lat=40.823712 |long=14.117935 |image=Pozzuoli porto turistico 1070991.JPG }}. Some then of them are listed here: *'''[http://www.metròdelmare.it/ Metrò del Mare]''' has several lines that connect Naples and Sapri; Bacoli and Salerno and Sorrento; Monte di Procida and Salerno; and, Amalfi and Sapri. Besides the main stops the ferry service also connects many smaller communities. The Metro del Mare webpage has schedules, timetables and location of ticket counters. It seems to only operate in summer. *'''[http://www.navlib.it/index.asp L.N.G.] {{dead link|date=December 2020}}''' has a hydrofoil service that connects Naples with the island of Capri, along with Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. Schedules and timings can be found on its website. *'''[http://www.alilauro.it AliLauro]''' has a hydrofoil service that connects Naples with the islands of Ponza, Ventotene, Procida, Ischia, Capri and Eolie, and the towns of Formia, Castellamare, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Salerno. Alilauro operates from both the Molo Beverello and Mergelina. *'''[http://www.medmargroup.it/ MedMar]''', '''[http://www.caremar.it/index.php/en/ Caremar]''' and '''[http://www.snav.it/en/ SNAV]''' operate hydrofoils and ferries. Reaching one of the islands in the gulf by ferry can take up to 70 minutes (hydrofoils are much faster, but more expensive). For most of the year, the sea is calm, and in any case when it happens to be rough the boats' runs are stopped. In any case, it is advised to follow the normal measures for sea travel. In particular, if you are sensible to the rolling of the ships, or travel with young children, consider taking an appropriate medication. Ferries also have open decks, which are particularly attractive and scenic to use in spring and summer. The sunlight is bright here, so cover up or use sunscreen to prevent sunburns. Be sure to check for dolphins or sea turtles while travelling toward Capri, in particular. Loggerhead sea turtles are quite common, and Naples' Aquarium also hosts a renowned veterinary unit, whose speciality is to recover and heal wounded turtles and get them back to the sea. ==See== As a [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/726 '''UNESCO World Heritage'''] site, the historic centre of Naples hosts a huge number of architectural landmarks. ===Churches and religious structures=== [[File:Basilica Reale San Francesco di Paola - panoramio.jpg|thumb|The church of San Francesco di Paola, in Piazza del Plebiscito]] [[File:Main altar - Gesù Nuovo - Naples - Italy 2015.JPG|thumb|Interior of the church of Gesù Nuovo]] [[File:Navata Carmine Maggiore.jpg|thumb|Interior of Carmine Maggiore]] * {{see | name=Cappella Sansevero | alt= | url=http://www.museosansevero.it/?lang=en | email= | address= | lat=40.84928 | long=14.25489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€12 (reductions available) | wikipedia=Cappella Sansevero | image=Immagine d'insieme 2, Cappella Sansevero.jpg | wikidata=Q897839 |lastedit=2026-01-13| content=A chapel built in 1590, it contains sculptures and other works of art by some of the leading Italian artists of the 18th century, like the extraordinary ''Veiled Christ'' by Giuseppe Sanmartino. It also has a high scientific interest because it hosts the ''anatomical machines'', a still mysterious experiment by Raimondo Di Sangro, a prominent Renaissance scientist. In addition, in the basement there are two human vein models, looking like plastination. Because of the small size, the waiting queue may be longer than at other attractions in Naples. }} * {{see | name=San Francesco di Paola | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.8353 | long=14.2475 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=San Francesco di Paola, Naples | image=NapoliSanFrancescoDaPaolaFacciata.jpg | wikidata=Q241410 | content=One of the main churches in Naples, it's at the west side of Piazza del Plebiscito, the city's main square. The place was planned by King Joachim Murat of Naples (Napoleon's brother-in-law) as a tribute to the emperor. When Napoleon was dispatched, Ferdinand I of Bourbon continued the construction but converted the final product into the church one sees today. The church is reminiscent of the Pantheon in Rome. The façade is fronted by a portico resting on six columns and two Ionic pillars. Inside, the church is circular with two side chapels. The dome is 53 metres high. }} * {{see | name=Gesù Nuovo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza Gesù Nuovo | lat=40.847622 | long=14.251803 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 557 8151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 07:00-12:30 and 16:00-19:45 | price= | wikipedia=Gesù Nuovo | image=Facciata della chiesa del Gesù Nuovo (Napoli) - BW 2013-05-16.jpg | wikidata=Q718774 | content=The Church of Gesù Nuovo (New Jesus) was built in 1470 as a palace for Roberto Sanseverino, Prince of Salerno. The Jesuits had already built a church in Naples, now called Gesú Vecchio. Political intrigues caused the property to be confiscated, and eventually sold in the 1580s to the Jesuits to construct a church (1584–1601) under architect Giuseppe Valeriano. The unusual façade, unusually plain for a Baroque style church, is of rusticated ashlar and is the original façade of the palace. The church contains masterpieces of some of the most notable Neapolitan artists: Belisario Corenzio, Paolo de Matteis, Francesco Solimena, Giovanni Lanfranco and Massimo Stanzione. }} * {{see | name=San Domenico Maggiore | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza S. Domenico Maggiore, 8A | lat=40.848731 | long=14.254407 | directions= | phone=+39 081 459 188 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-19:00 | price=Church: free, monastery: variable | wikipedia=San Domenico Maggiore | image=SanDomenicoMaggioreNaples.jpg | wikidata=Q897603 | content=One of the most prominent churches of Naples. This Gothic church (est. 1283) incorporates a smaller, original church built on this site in the 10th century, San Michele Arcangelo a Morfisa. The monastery annexed to the church has been the home of prominent names in the history of religion and philosophy. It was the original seat of the University of Naples, where Thomas Aquinas, a former monk at San Domenico Maggiore, returned to teach theology in 1272. As well, the philosopher monk, Giordano Bruno, lived here. The sacristy houses a series of 45 sepulchres of members of the royal Aragonese family, including that of King Ferdinand I. }} * {{see | name=Santa Chiara | alt= | url=http://www.monasterodisantachiara.it/english/ | email=amministraziones.chiara@gmail.com | address=Via Santa Chiara, 49 | lat=40.846611 | long=14.252833 | directions={{station|Dante|1}}; facing Gesù Nuovo | phone=+39 081 797 1224 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:30-17:30, Sa Su 10:00-14:30 | price= | wikipedia=Santa Chiara, Naples | image=Monastero di SantaChiaraNaples.jpg | wikidata=Q810104 | content=A religious complex which includes the Church of Santa Chiara, a monastery, tombs, and an archaeological museum. The double monastic complex was built in 1313-1340 by Queen Sancha of Majorca and her husband King Robert of Naples. The original church was in traditional Provençal-Gothic style, but was decorated in the 1744 century in Baroque style by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro. Santa Chiara was the largest Clarissan church ever built, and it was the first Clarissan church built where the nuns in their choir would have been able to view the performance of Mass. The bell tower, separated from the main edifice, was begun in 1328 but was completed only in Renaissance times. The simple interior houses the tomb of King Robert and, in the side chapels, those of the Bourbon king of Naples, Francis II and his consort Maria Sophie of Bavaria, as well as of Queen Maria Christina of Savoy and of the national hero Salvo d'Acquisto (a carabiniere who sacrificed his own life to save the lives of 22 civilian hostages at the time of the Nazi occupation). Famous is the cloister of the Clarisses, transformed in 1742 by Vaccaro with the addition of precious majolica tiles in Rococò style. The Nuns' Choir houses fragments of frescoes by Giotto. }} * {{see | name=Naples Cathedral | alt=Duomo di Napoli, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta or Cattedrale di San Gennaro | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.85257 | long=14.25951 | directions={{station|Duomo|1}} | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Naples Cathedral | image=Naples duomo facade.jpg | wikidata=Q256486 | content=Built in the 18th century, it is the main church of Naples. It is widely known as the Cattedrale di San Gennaro, in honour of Saint Januarius, the city's patron saint. It was built on the foundations of two palaeo-Christian basilicas, whose traces can still be clearly seen. Underneath the building, excavations have revealed Greek and Roman artifacts. The Cathedral is famous for ''Miracle of the Blood'', a recurring miracle taking place on the first Saturday of May and September 19th every year. During the ritual an ampule containing the old dried out blood of Saint Januarius is brought out and stirred; and miraculously liquefies. According to legend, disaster will befall Naples if the blood fails to liquefy. Service times can be found on the cathedral website; for the miracle, you must get there about 90 minutes early to be assured a seat.<br />The Royal Chapel of the Treasure of St. Januarius next to the cathedral holds the extensive treasure and can be visited for 14€ from 9:30-18:00 o'clock. }} * {{see | name=San Gregorio Armeno | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via San Gregorio Armeno, 1 | lat=40.850175 | long=14.257636 | directions= | phone=+39 081 552 0186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-12:00, Su 09:00-13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=San Gregorio Armeno | image=Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno - Interno navata.jpg | wikidata=Q1255785 | lastedit=2018-06-20 | content=The church was completed in 1640, in honor of Saint Gregory of Armenia and it represents, along with the adjacent monastery, one of the most relevant Baroque complexes in Naples. The interior is decorated with 52 frescoes by Luca Giordano, and it is characterized by a single nave with five side arcades and chapels, in an impressive triumph of Baroque decorations. }} * {{see | name=Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore | alt= | url=http://www.santuariocarminemaggiore.it | email=info@santuariocarminemaggiore.it | address=Piazza del Carmine, 2 | lat=40.8468 | long=14.2676 | directions= | phone=+39 081 201 196 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Santa Maria del Carmine, Naples | image=Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore (Naples).jpg | wikidata=Q717930 | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=One of Naples' main churches, related to important historical events of the city and its kingdom, such as Masaniello revolt and the executions happened during the five months existence of Parthenopean Republic (1799). The interior is a true triumph of Baroque decorations including polychrome marbles, stuccoes and a magnificent gilded ceiling. The basilica is located in Piazza del Carmine, few steps away from Piazza Mercato and Via Marina and it's recognizable by the 75-m bell tower, with a characteristic onion dome. }} ===Other sights=== [[File:Castel Nuovo (29) (15584302832) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Castel Nuovo, commonly called ''Maschio Angioino'']] [[File:4433 SantElmo.jpg|thumb|Catel Sant'Elmo from below]] [[File:Galleria borbonica - Cistern (Naples).jpg|thumb|Cistern of Bourbon tunnel, used as a shelter during World War II]] * {{see | name=Castel dell'Ovo | alt=Egg Castle | url=http://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/1433?uniq=1d06578e94e74032bf7f1fa90ba70607 | email=casteldellovo@comune.napoli.it | address=Via Eldorado, 3 | lat=40.828026 | long=14.247798 | directions= | phone=+39 081 795 4592 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:30, Su 09:00-14:00 | price=Free entry | wikipedia=Castel dell'Ovo | image=Castel del'Ovo Naples.jpg | wikidata=Q645041 | content=The oldest castle of the city, located on the former island of ''Megaride'', now a peninsula, on the Gulf of Naples. The castle's name comes from a legend that the Roman poet Virgil (who had a reputation in medieval times as a great sorcerer) put a magical egg into the foundations to support them. The island of Megaride was where Greek colonists from Cumae founded the nucleus of the city (Palepolis) in the 6th century BC. In the 1st century BC the Roman patrician Lucius Licinius Lucullus built the magnificent villa ''Castellum Lucullanum'' on the site. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans in the 12th century. }} * {{see | name=Castel Nuovo | alt=New Castle | url=http://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/1372 | email= | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele III | lat=40.8383 | long=14.2532 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 795 7709 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 08:30-19:00 | price= | wikipedia=Castel Nuovo | image=Naples-Castel Nuovo.jpg | wikidata=Q781219 | content=Often called ''Maschio Angioino'', it is a medieval castle and the main symbol of the architecture of the city. It was first begun in 1279 by Charles I of Anjou and completed three years later. Castel Nuovo soon became the nucleus of the historical center of the city, and was often the site of famous events. For example, in 1294, Pope Celestine V resigned from the Papacy in a hall of the castle. The event was depicted by Dante Alighieri in his masterpiece la ''Divina Commedia'', in the verse ''Colui che per viltade fece il gran rifiuto''. }} * {{see | name=Castel Capuano | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza Enrico de Nicola, 2 | lat=40.853269 | long=14.264158 | directions= | phone=+39 081 223 7262 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:30 | price= | wikipedia=Castel Capuano | image=Napoli - Castel Capuano.jpg | wikidata=Q858940 | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=The second most ancient castle of Naples after Castel dell'Ovo, built in 12th century by the Normans over a necropolis for use as a royal palace. It was then used as a residence for distinguished visitors such as Francesco Petrarca, and also as site for royal weddings and ceremonies. In 1503 it became the seat of city's courthouse for almost half a millennium, until the year 1995. Its name derives from its proximity to the road that led to Capua. }} * The following museums can be grouped and visited within a day or two using a combined ticket: ** {{see | name=Castel Sant'Elmo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.8438 | long=14.2390 | directions={{station|Morghen|centrale}}, then a five minutes walk | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=5€ | wikipedia=Castel Sant'Elmo | image=4433 SantElmo.jpg | wikidata=Q1048627 |lastedit=2026-03-15| content=A huge, imposing hilltop medieval fortress, providing outlooks to the surrounding city and hosting a small art gallery. Great place to watch the sunset behind Ischia and Procida. }} ** {{see | name=Certosa e Museo di San Martino | alt= | url=http://www.polomusealecampania.beniculturali.it/index.php/certosa-e-museo | email= | address= | lat=40.843333 | long=14.24124 | directions=adjacent to the castle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Certosa di San Martino | image=Napoli s Martino QDP 1050019.JPG | wikidata=Q859732 | content=A former monastery complex, now a museum. It is the most visible landmark of the city, perched atop the Vomero hill that commands the gulf. A Carthusian monastery, it was finished and inaugurated under the rule of Queen Joan I in 1368. In 1623, it was further expanded and became, under the direction of architect Cosimo Fanzago, essentially the structure one sees today. In the early 19th century, under French rule the monastery was closed and was abandoned by the religious order. Today, the buildings house a museum with a display of Spanish and Bourbon era artifacts, as well as displays of the presepe (Nativity scene) considered to be among the finest in the world. }} ** {{see | name=Villa Floridiana and Museo Nazionale della ceramica Duca di Martina | alt= | url=http://floridiana.napolibeniculturali.it | email= | address= | lat=40.8394 | long=14.23005 | directions=bus 128 to "Falcone" | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Museum of Ceramics, Naples | image=Napoli - Villa Floridiana.jpg | wikidata=Q3868424 | content=A large, quiet park with beautiful panoramic views, surrounds a neoclassical villa which hosts a large ceramic collection from different parts of the world. }} ** {{see | name=Villa Pignatelli | alt= | url=http://www.polomusealecampania.beniculturali.it/index.php/il-museo-pignatelli | email= | address= | lat=40.8349 | long=14.2335 | directions={{station|Parco Margherita|chiaia}}, then walk a few blocks. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Villa Pignatelli | image=Napoli - Villa Pignatelli9.jpg | wikidata=Q682173 | content=A former luxurious residence and a small park. Also a quite interesting museum of horse carriage vehicles and other horse equipment. }} * {{see | name=Posillipo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.8102 | long=14.2024 | directions={{station|Mergellina|2|6}}; then walk downhill to Via Mergellina and take bus 140 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Posillipo | image=Posillipo da via Orazio.jpg | wikidata=Q589347 | content=(''Pusìlleco'' in Neapolitan) A district of Naples on the northwestern part of the town. The Greeks first named this place ''Pausílypon'' (meaning "respite from worry") due to the enchanting calm of the shore. There are Roman ruins at water's edge, remains of the residence of Vedius Pollio. The area contains some notable historical buildings and landmarks. Among these is the Palazzo Donn'Anna and Villa Rosebery, the Italian President's residence during his stays in Naples. }} * {{see | name=Galleria Umberto I | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.838441 | long=14.249482 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Galleria Umberto I | image=Naples-Galeria Umberto I 125.jpg | wikidata=Q1007726 | content=A public shopping gallery that is directly across from the San Carlo opera house. It was designed by Emanuele Rocco, who employed modern architectural elements reminiscent of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. The Galleria was meant to combine businesses, shops, cafes and social life — public space — with private space in the apartments on the third floor. }} * Subterranean archeological excavations are a quite popular sight, with not too distinctive names. ** The following two are 100 m apart on the same street intersection. They are showing different parts of the ancient city structures underneath the current street level, both take about 1½ hr: *** {{see | name=Napoli Sotteranea | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.85127 | long=14.25671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=Shows former stone quarries, used the city buildings, transformed later to water distribution network, garbage disposal pits and finally a war shelter. You will visit several larger and smaller areas connected by narrow paths - beware if you are claustrophobic! In addition, the tour shows remains of the nearby Greco-Roman theatre, where Nero (supposedly) made his artistic debut. }} *** {{see | name=Neapolis Sotterrata | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.85066 | long=14.25767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Scavi san lorenzo maggiore01.jpg | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=Presents ruins of a former Roman market - shops and the like. In addition, entrance to the surrounding museum and chapels is included. }} ** Near ''Piazza del Plebiscito'', another two are available: *** {{see | name=Napoli sotterranea | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.83689 | long=14.24851 | directions=Bar Gambrinus at Trieste e Trento square. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-07-30 | content=Shows the labyrinth of tunnels, tanks and cavities and takes about 1 hr. }} *** {{see | name=Galleria Borbonica | alt= | url=http://www.galleriaborbonica.com/en/home/home/ | email=mail@galleriaborbonica.com | address=Vico del Grottone, 4/Via D. Morelli, 61 | lat=40.8354 | long=14.2463 | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 5808 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bourbon Tunnel | image=Galleria borbonica - War refuge (Naples).jpg | wikidata=Q4000489 | lastedit=2017-07-30 | content=A tour of an old tunnel that connects the palace to military barracks, used as a bomb shelter in World War II. }}<!-- -->[[File:CATACOMBE DI S. GENNARO VESIBOLO SUPERIORE.jpg|thumb|Catacombs of San Gennaro, upper level]] * Unique early Christian underground cemeteries (catacombs) behind the former city walls are near the Capodimonte – they are completely different, but both quite interesting. One entrance (€13) is valid for both (enter the other within a year). ** {{see | name=Catacombe di San Gennaro | alt= | url=http://www.catacombedinapoli.it/en/places/catacombs-of-san-gennaro-naples | email= | address= | lat=40.86418 | long=14.247624 | directions=Take bus to Capodimonte e.g. from Museo. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-17:00 (last admission), Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=Catacombs of San Gennaro | image=Catacombe di San Gennaro 024.jpg | wikidata=Q3663206 | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=An extensive, two floor catacombs area restored and maintained by a few dozen local-patriots. Misc. tombs, frescoes, mosaics, etc., are shown. }} ** {{see | name=Catacombe di San Gaudioso | alt= | url=http://www.catacombedinapoli.it/en/places/catacombs-of-san-gaudioso-naples | email= | address= | lat=40.8599 | long=14.249 | directions=On the way to San Gennaro, jump off at the bridge and take elevator in the middle of it. Also possible to exit right from the San Gennaro chapel and walk down the street. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-13:00 (last admission) | price= | wikipedia=Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus | image=Cripta di Santa Maria della Sanità.jpg | wikidata=Q3663202 | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=A catacombe area where macabre ritual of "draining" was performed. A few remains of skulls in the walls, parts of skeletons and wall paintings are shown. Also the history of the "upstairs" church is shortly showcased. }} * {{see | name=Tomb of Virgil | alt= | url= | email= | address=Parco Vergiliano | lat=40.830083 | long=14.217721 | directions={{station|Mergellina|2}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parco Virgiliano (Mergellina) | image=Parco della Grotta di Posillipo3.jpg | wikidata=Q3895452 | content=One of the greatest Latin poets, author of the Aeneid. }} * {{see | name=Metro stations | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Art Stations of the Naples Metro | wikidata=Q117939 | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=All (or most) stations contain some works of contemporary art from many artists - and/or striking architecture. Among the most interesting ones are Universitá and Toledo. The metro buildings won the prize for the "Most Innovative Approach to Station Development" at Metros 2009, and in 2012, the {{station|Toledo|1}} station was elected as the "Europe's most impressive" by the British newspaper ''The Daily Telegraph'' for its remarkable artistic value. }} * {{see | name=Porta Capuana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza Enrico de Nicola | lat=40.85433 | long=14.26544 | directions=in front of Castel Capuano | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Porta Capuana | image=Porta Capuana - Naples 2013-05-16 10-19-01 DxO.jpg | wikidata=Q834089 | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=Ancient city gate built in 1484, during the Aragonese rule, it represents one of the few visible remains of the medieval walls of Naples. It consists of an arch of white marble decorated with various bas-reliefs, between two impressing cylindrical towers made of igneous rock. During the first half of 20th century the square around the gate was a meeting point for artists and intellectuals. }} * {{see | name=Fontana del Gigante | alt=Fountain of the Giant | url= | email= | address=Via Partenope | lat=40.82967 | long=14.250081 | directions=promenade corner | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fontana del Gigante, Naples | image=Fontana del Gigante Naples.jpg | wikidata=Q1002734 | lastedit=2018-07-05 | content=One of the most beautiful fountains of the city, made in the beginning of 17th century by Pietro Bernini, father of the more famous Gian Lorenzo. It was used to sit beside the Royal Palace, close to the statue of a giant. It was then moved to the promenade. It is composed of three round arches topped by coat of arms and decorated by various statues. }} * {{see | name=Fontanelle Cemetery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Fontanelle 80 | lat=40.858668 | long=14.238740 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fontanelle cemetery | lastedit=2026-03-15 | content=These caves in the hillside of Materdei contain a vast ossuary. As of 3/2026 it is still closed for longer renovations. The opening has been delayed for years, so the current prediction of a possible re-opening in 2026 should be taken with a grain of salt. }} ===Museums=== [[File:Fish Catalogue mosaic , Naples National Archaeological Museum.jpg|thumb|Mosaic of marine life from Pompeii, c. 100 BC, which is exhibited at the Naples National Archeological Museum]] * {{see | name=Naples National Archeological Museum | alt=Museo archeologico nazionale di Napoli, MANN | url=https://museoarcheologiconapoli.it/en/home-english/ | email= | address=Piazza Museo, 19 | lat=40.853378 | long=14.250486 | directions={{station|Museo|1|2}}, {{station|Cavour|2}} | phone=+39 081 442 2149 | tollfree= | hours=W-M 09:00-19:30 | price=€20, free with [[Campania#Artecard|Artecard]] and on the first Sunday of month, for visitors below 18 years of age or with disability. | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Naples | image=Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli - panoramio (1).jpg | wikidata=Q637248 |lastedit=2026-03-15| content=The most important Italian archaeological museum about Roman civilization, it contains a large collection of Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum. The collection includes works of the highest quality produced in Greek, Roman and Renaissance times. }} * {{see | name=Royal Palace and National Museum of Capodimonte | alt= | url=https://capodimonte.cultura.gov.it/ | email= | address=Via Miano, 2 | lat=40.867006 | long=14.250533 | directions= | phone=+39 81 749 9111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:30-19:30 | price=€10 for adult, €2 for EU citizens aged 18-25, €6.50 after 14:00, free with [[Campania#Artecard|Artecard]]. | wikipedia=Palace of Capodimonte | image=Reggia di Capodimonte 1.JPG | wikidata=Q4115652 | lastedit=2022-09-06 | content=Hosts paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including major works by Simone Martini, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Masaccio, Sandro Botticelli, Lorenzo Lotto, Giovanni Bellini, Giorgio Vasari, El Greco, Jacob Philipp Hackert. It also hosts the works of the most important Neapolitan painters, like Jusepe de Ribera, Luca Giordano, the Neapolitan Caravaggisti. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Contemporary Art Donnaregina | alt=MADRE | url=http://www.madrenapoli.it/en/ | email=info@madrenapoli.it | address=Via Luigi Settembrini, 79 | lat=40.855338 | long=14.258655 | directions={{station|Cavour|2}} | phone=+39 081 197 37254 | tollfree= | hours=M W-Sa 10:00-19:30, Su 10:00-20:00 | price=€ 4 | wikipedia=Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina | image=Naples Madre cour int.JPG | wikidata=Q1954314 | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Very nice museum for contemporary art, with a permanent collection of fascinating, small, room installations and temporary exhibitions. }} * {{see | name=Museo Civico Filangieri | alt= | url=https://filangierimuseo.it/en/ | email= | address=Via Duomo, 288 | lat=40.84901 | long=14.2607 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Museo Civico Filangieri | image=FilangieriNaples.jpg | wikidata=Q3867775 | lastedit=2017-05-08 | content=Large collection of artworks, coins, and books donated to the city by Prince Gaetano Filangieri. }} * {{see | name=Complesso monumentale dei Girolamini | alt= | url=https://sites.google.com/site/monumentonazionalegirolamini/ | email= | address=Via Duomo, 142 | lat=40.851884 | long=14.25839 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€5 with reductions, free on first Sunday of the month | wikipedia=Girolamini, Naples | image=San Filippo Neri dei Girolamini (Naples) BW 2013-05-16 11-42-11.jpg | wikidata=Q289414 | lastedit=2017-05-08 | content=Ecclesiastic complex comprising a gallery of paintings, a cloister, a library of thousands of ancient manuscripts, and a baroque church. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo delle Arti | alt=PAN | url=http://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/16592?uniq=1cf37fa9d031e2e5e8d46a46f559f152 | email=pan@comune.napoli.it | address=Via dei Mille, 60 | lat=40.8368 | long=14.2369 | directions={{station|Piazza Amedeo|2}} | phone=+39 081 795 8651 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W-Sa 09:30-19:30, Su 09:30-14:30 | price=Free entry | image=Palazzo Carafa di Roccella 100 2893.JPG | wikidata=Q1228306 | lastedit=2017-05-08 | content=A civic museum born as a public exhibition center for the civic collections of arts, and to host art and culture events organized by the City of Naples. }} * {{see | name=National railway Museum of Pietrarsa | alt=Museo nazionale ferroviario di Pietrarsa | url=http://museopietrarsa.it/content/pietrarsa/en.html | email=museopietrarsa@fondazionefs.it | address=Via Pietrarsa | lat=40.8217 | long=14.3205 | directions=Pietrarsa-S. Giorgio a Cremano FS station | phone=+39 081 472 003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa | image=Haupthalle Eisenbahnmuseum Pietrarsa.jpg | wikidata=Q832707 | lastedit=2018-06-27 | content=A museum housed in the ancient 19th century's Bourbon Factories, along the route of the first railway in Italy: the Napoli-Portici line. Here is possible to admire a large variety of rolling stock like steam locomotives and different periods' carriages. }} * {{see | name=Museo Universitario delle Scienze e delle Arti | alt=MUSA | url=http://www.unina2.it/index.php/ateneo/strutture-universitarie/sistema-museale-di-ateneo#sezione-artistica | email=musa@unicampania.it | address=Via Luciano Armanni, 5 | lat=40.853523 | long=14.255549 | directions={{station|Cavour|2}} | phone=+39 081 566 7747 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 10:00-13:00 | price= | wikidata=Q108852815 | lastedit=2018-06-27 | content=One of the most ancient Anatomy museums of Europe, located in the religious complex of Santa Patrizia, where is possible to discover this fascinating context in the sections of anatomy, pharmacology, stomatology, bibliography and art. You will be guided thanks to the official app for mobile. }} * {{see | name=LAPIS Museum - Museo dell'Acqua Napoli | alt= | url=https://www.lapismuseum.com | email= | address=Piazzetta Pietrasanta, 17/18, 80138 Napoli | lat=40°51'02.5 | long=14°15'15.5 | directions= | phone=+3908119230565 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-20:00 | price=10€ entry | lastedit=2026-03-21 | content=In the catacombs below the Santa Maria Maggiore della Pietrasanta church, the self-proclaimed "first water museum" can be visited. Guided tours in English are available for groups of at least 10 people and last about 75 minutes. }} ===Palaces=== [[File:Palazzo dello Spagnuolo.JPG|thumb|The elaborate staircase of Palazzo dello Spagnolo]] * {{see | name=Royal Palace | alt=Palazzo Reale | url=https://palazzorealedinapoli.org/ | email=pm-cam.palazzoreale-na@beniculturali.it | address=Piazza del Plebiscito | lat=40.83619 | long=14.249565 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 580 8111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikipedia=Royal Palace of Naples | image=Napoli - Palazzo Reale19.jpg | wikidata=Q426339 | content=One of the four residences used by the Bourbon Kings of Naples during their rule of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies (1730-1860). The Royal Palace is on the site of an earlier building meant to host King Philip III of Spain, who however never made the trip. The architect chosen for that palace was Domenico Fontana. The building was put up on the site of an even older Spanish viceroyal residence from the early 16th century. The 17th-century palace visible today is the result of numerous additions and changes, including some by Luigi Vanvitelli in the mid-18th century and then by Gaetano Genovese. }} * {{see | name=Albergo dei Poveri | alt=Bourbon Hospice for the Poor | url= | email= | address=Piazza Carlo III | lat=40.863465 | long=14.26546 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-22:00, Sa 09:00-13:00 | price= | wikipedia=Ospedale L'Albergo Reale dei Poveri, Naples | image=NTFI albergo poveri.jpg | wikidata=Q221640 | content=A former public hospital/almshouse. It was designed by the architect Ferdinando Fuga, and construction was started in 1751. It is five storeys tall and about 300 m long. It was popularly known as "Palazzo Fuga". King Charles III of the House of Bourbon meant the facility to house the destitute and ill, as well as to provide a self-sufficient community where the poor would live and work. The building was designed with five courtyards and a church in the centre, but only the three innermost courtyards were built, and plans to complete the building according to the original design were finally abandoned in 1819. It is no longer a hospital, and has suffered much from neglect and earthquakes. The centre behind the entrance is now used for exhibitions, conferences, and concerts. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo dello Spagnolo | alt=Palace of the Spaniard | url= | email= | address=Via Vergini, 19 | lat=40.8568 | long=14.2544 | directions={{station|Cavour|2}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palazzo dello Spagnolo, Naples | image=Palazzo dello Spagnolo - Naples.jpg | wikidata=Q3361360 | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=A late-baroque palace built in 1738 in Rione Sanità, famous for its monumental courtyard staircases with arches in shifting places. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Zevallos | alt=Palazzo Colonna di Stigliano | url=http://www.gallerieditalia.com/it/napoli/ | email=info@palazzozevallos.com | address=Via Toledo, 185 | lat=40.8397 | long=14.2486 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone= | tollfree=+39 800 454 229 | fax= | hours=Tu-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-20:00 | price=€12 full; €3 reduced | wikipedia=Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano | image=Napoli - Palazzo Colonna di Stigliano.jpg | wikidata=Q3891121 | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Elegant palace built in 1639 by the noble Spanish family Zevallos. It houses a rich art gallery comprising sculptures and paintings from 17th to 19th century, some of them realized by artists of the School of Posillipo. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo di Sangro di Casacalenda | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza San Domenico Maggiore | lat=40.848233 | long=14.255015 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | image=Palazzo Casacalenda (Napoli).JPG | wikidata=Q608398 | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=3-stores palace built during the second half of 18th century by the architect Mario Gioffredo. The internal courtyard was designed by Luigi Vanvitelli and features a four-arch portico and Doric order lesenes. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Mannajuolo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Gaetano Filangieri, 37 | lat=40.836544 | long=14.240346 | directions={{station|Piazza Amedeo|2}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Napoli - Palazzo Mannajuolo (facciata).jpg | wikidata=Q3361309 | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Art Nouveau residential building built in 1911, with an impressive ellipsoidal staircase in marble. The palace is a condo and it is possible to have a look inside asking the doorman }} ==Do== ===Theatres=== [[File:Teatro San Carlo large view.jpg|thumb|The San Carlo Theatre]] Enjoy classical music in the Neapolitan temple of opera, or other performances such as musicals, comedies and actors' exhibitions in one of the theatres in the historic centre. * {{do | name=Real Teatro San Carlo | alt=Royal Theatre of Saint Charles | url=http://www.teatrosancarlo.it/en/ | email=biglietteria@teatrosancarlo.it | address=Via San Carlo, 98/F | lat=40.8375 | long=14.249444 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}}; beside the Royal Palace. | phone=+39 081 797 2331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-17:30, Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=Teatro di San Carlo | image=Teatro San Carlo da piazza Trieste e Trento.jpg | wikidata=Q628491 | content=Founded in 1737, is the oldest continuously active opera house in Europe. In the 18th century, Naples was the capital of European music, and even foreign composers like Hasse, Haydn, Johann Christian Bach and Gluck considered the performance of their compositions at the San Carlo theatre as the goal of their career. Two main Italian opera composers, Gioacchino Rossini and Gaetano Donizetti, were artistic directors of the San Carlo for many years. Other prominent opera composers, like Vincenzo Bellini, Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni, and Leoncavallo, staged here the very first productions of their works (like for example the famous Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti). }} * {{do | name=Teatro Bellini | alt=Bellini Theatre | url=http://www.teatrobellini.it | email=botteghino@teatrobellini.it | address=Via Conte di Ruvo, 14 | lat=40.851 | long=14.250835 | directions={{station|Museo|1|2}}; two blocks south of National Archaeological Museum | phone=+39 081 549 1266 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:30-13:30, 16:00-19:00 | price= | wikipedia=Teatro Bellini, Naples | image=Napoli - Teatro Bellini.jpg | wikidata=Q3981916 | lastedit=2018-06-22 | content=Built in 1878 and named after the Sicilian composer Vincenzo Bellini, the Bellini Theatre hosted prestigious events such as operas for almost a century. In 1960s a period of decline started for the structure, that became a sort of cheap movie cinema, away from the splendor of its origins. In 1986 the theatre was restored and reopened two years later, starting a lucky phase that lasts even today. }} * {{do | name=Teatro Augusteo | alt= | url=http://www.teatroaugusteo.it | email=botteghinoaugusteo@libero.it | address=Piazzetta Duca d'Aosta | lat=40.8389 | long=14.2477 | directions={{station|Augusteo|centrale}}; in front of Galleria Umberto I | phone=+39 081 414 243 | tollfree= | hours= | price=From €34.5 to €46 | image=TeatroAugusteoNaples1.jpg | wikidata=Q3516747 | lastedit=2018-06-27 | content=A theatre designed by Pier Luigi Nervi in 1929 and built inside an 18th-century noble palace, along the central Via Toledo. The structure was closed during World War II and reopened during 1950s as a cinema, until it was finally restored in 1992 to resume its status of elegant theatre. It now has a seating capacity of 1,420 and hosted the performances of famous actors and musicians like Bruce Springsteen. }} ===Other=== [[File:Isoletta della Gaiola (Napoli) 04.jpg|thumb|La Gaiola island, off the coast of Posillipo]] * {{do | name=Underwater Park of Gaiola | alt=Parco Sommerso di Gaiola | url=https://www.areamarinaprotettagaiola.it/ | email=info@areamarinaprotettagaiola.it | address=Discesa Gaiola | lat=40.791667 | long=14.186944 | directions= | phone=+39 081 240 3235 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=winter daily 10:00-14:00, summer Tu-Su 10:00-16:00 | price= | image=Isoletta della Gaiola (Napoli) 04.jpg | wikidata=Q3364769 | lastedit=2018-06-22 | content=Diving, snorkelling or trip on glass-bottomed boat "Aquavision" in the marine protected area of the minor island of Gaiola, off Posillipo elegant quarter. Just choose your favourite way to discover this stretch of coastline and the surprising abundance of coloured marine life beneath the limpid waters of the Gulf. Various options are available on the official site. }} * {{do | name=Centro Sub Campi Flegrei | url=http://www.napolidivingcenter.it/index.php?id_lingua=en | email= | address=info@centrosubcampiflegrei.it | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A 5*IDC diving centre offering diving and snorkelling in the Gulf of Naples, around the Phlegraean islands and within the underwater Archaeological Park of Baiae (the so-called submerged Pompeii!) Open all year. }} * {{do | name=Accordi @ Disaccordi - International Short Film Festival | alt= | url=http://www.accordiedisaccordi.it | email=info@accordiedisaccordi.it | address=Viale del Poggio di Capodimonte | lat=40.86706 | long=14.239533 | directions= | phone=+39 081 549 1838 | tollfree= | hours=21:10 | price=€5 per day | wikidata=Q5445758 | content=If you are in Naples during the summer, you can experience the cinema beneath the stars on warm nights, in an amphiteatre equipped with one of the widest projection screens in Italy which rises having an artificial lake all around. }} * {{do | name=Pontile di Bagnoli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Coroglio, 28-30 | lat=40.808177 | long=14.159494 | directions={{station|Bagnoli|cumana}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-19:00 | price=Free | image=Pontile-Nord-Bagnoli.jpg | wikidata=Q3908299 | lastedit=2018-06-22 | content=A walk of 900 m (½ mile) suspended on the waters of the Gulf of Pozzuoli, along a concrete pier built in 1962 to serve a former steel mill, closed in 1993 and now dismantled. Enjoy a relaxing stroll surrounded by the stunning view of Cape Miseno and the islands of Nisida, Ischia and Procida. }} * Walk from Piazza del Plebiscito to Castel dell'Ovo along the balcony of {{marker |type=do |name=Via Cesario Console |lat=40.833604 |long=14.251849 |image=Via Ammiraglio Ferdinando Acton - panoramio.jpg |wikidata=Q55824815 }} and enjoy the view over the Royal Palace, cruise ships docked, Mount Vesuvius and the Sorrento peninsula. * Step away from the chaotic downtown and walk along the paths of {{marker |type=do |name=Villa Comunale |lat=40.832605 |long=14.237889 |image=FantanaSantaLucia.jpg |wikidata=Q1415098 }}, a large public garden in front of the long promenade of {{marker |type=do |name=Via Caracciolo |lat=40.831743 |long=14.239993 |image= |wikidata=Q4010613 }}, decorated with statues and fountains, and surrounded by palms, stone pines and lime trees. * Take the C31 or 140 bus and reach {{marker |type=do |name=Parco Virgiliano |lat=40.799175 |long=14.179528 |image=ParcoVirgilianoNapoli.jpg |wikidata=Q1230048 }}, a panoramic public garden in Posillipo with a truly stunning view. * '''Watch football''' i.e. soccer at SSC Napoli, who play in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, and clinched the 2022–23 ''scudetto'' (league title) with five matches to spare. Their home ground is Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (historically Stadio San Paolo), capacity 54,726, 5 km west of city centre: take metro to Cavalleggeri Aosta. * [https://www.napulitanata.com Enjoy traditional Neapolitan music live] at '''Napulitanata''', a small concert hall located at Galleria Principe di Napoli and maintained by a local music association. Concerts last 1 hour and cost 20€. ==Buy== {{Mapframe|40.852|14.255|zoom=12|width=600|show=go,buy,eat,drink,sleep,mask}} [[File:Napoli BW 2013-05-16 14-11-46 1 DxO.jpg|thumb|115px|Interior of the historic Galleria Umberto I, one of the world's early shopping centres]] Naples has vibrant markets and many small shops that sell everything from clothes to household appliances at prices much lower than in most of Western Europe. Especially to be seen is the {{marker |type=buy |name=Porta Nolana |lat=40.850297 |long=14.267932 |image=PortaNola.jpg }}, {{marker |type=buy |name=Pignasecca |lat=40.846359 |long=14.247663 |image=MercatoPignasecca.jpg }} and the Vasto markets, which also give a grasp of popular Neapolitan life. Don't miss the impromptu fish market which happens especially on Sunday morning at {{marker |type=buy |name=Rotonda Diaz |lat=40.831720 |long=14.230502 }}, the central square of Via Caracciolo. Small fishing boats come ashore, and directly sell fresh and often alive fish and octopuses, a very characteristic and joyful scene of Naples' life. ''Via Chiaia'' and ''Via Toledo'' are two major shopping streets near the city centre. ''Spaccanapoli'' in the Centro Storico is packed with street vendors and odd-shops. The small street ''Via Port'Alba'', near ''Piazza Dante'' is home to a large number of bookstores. Do not buy any obviously fake items sold in the street, especially fake big fashion firms' products like purses, foulards, sunglasses and so on. A huge number of plainclothes police raid the streets to combat the trade in counterfeit products, and it's not only the sellers who get in trouble: according to Italian law, if you are caught buying one of these products, you risk being arrested and subjected to a huge fine. Also, do not buy electronic products like iPhones, iPads and cameras on the streets. Normally, the ones which illegal street vendors try to sell you are fakes - they show you a real one, and then made a quick switch through sleight of hand. Don't think you can outsmart these scammers. You can support shops and businesses that fight against the extortion racket (also called "pizzo") by shopping there. ==Eat== You will find many sauces based on garlic sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil, tomatoes, and local red wines. Some of the sauces are '''arrabbiata''' ("angry") or '''fra diavolo''' ("brother Devil"), which means they will contain hot pepper. It's a great cuisine. Fresh '''mozzarella di bufala''' (mozzarella made from European buffaloes' milk) is also typical of the region. ===Pizza=== [[File:Eq it-na pizza-margherita sep2005 sml.jpg|thumb|Pizza margherita, topped by a Mozzarella di bufala ''bocconcino'']] While '''pizza''' is a traditional Neapolitan dish, it became ubiquitous in the [[Italian cuisine]] only in modern times. Neapolitan pizza is listed by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO recognise two types: ''pizza margherita'', the original one, with tomato, basil, oil and fresh mozzarella toppings; and ''pizza marinara'', with tomato, garlic, oregano and oil. In Naples every pizzeria makes a decent pizza, and Neapolitans believe their pizza is the best in the world. Unlike pizza in, e.g., the United States, Neapolitan pizza is generally very thin-crusted and saucy and is expected to be eaten as a whole while sitting down. Some places display the label ''Vera Pizza Napoletana'' ("True Neapolitan Pizza"; there is a Pulcinella mask baking a pizza in a stylized Vesuvio) which indicates that the pizzeria follows the standards of The [http://www.pizzanapoletana.org Naples Pizza Association]. Regarding pizzerias near Forcella: It is not the safest part of Naples, although generally OK during the day. ===Seafood=== [[File:Spaghetti vongole 2.jpg|thumb|''Spaghetti alle vongole'', one of the most typical dishes]] Neapolitan cuisine in general features much [[seafood]], befitting its status as an ancient and still functioning port. The most popular fish recipe is '''Polpo alla lucìana''', consisting in octopus cooked in a terracotta pan with tomatoes, garlic, capers, pepper and black olives of Gaeta, served with chopped parsley. The name derives from the ancient fishing port of Borgo of Santa Lucia, now a tourist port close to Castel dell'Ovo. Other important traditional dishes are '''spaghetti alle vongole''', acqua pazza, ''paccheri'' with fish soup and anchovies, prepared in various recipes or added on pizza. ===Budget=== Almost all the pizzerias in Via dei Tribunali are very popular among Neapolitans, in particular Di Matteo and Trattoria Don Vincenzo. All these are in the Old Town (Centro Storico): * {{eat | name=Di Matteo | alt= | url=http://www.pizzeriadimatteo.com/ | email=info@pizzeriadimatteo.com | address=Via dei Tribunali, 94 | lat=40.85138 | long=14.25797 | directions= | phone=+39 081 455 262 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Il presidente, Sorbillo, and his sister, a few doors away (informally known as "la vecchia", the old lady, from the owner of the pizzeria, a very small place with only 4 or 5 tables, that looks like a pizzeria of 50 years ago - very hard to find, but it's worth it!) You can get pizzas to eat on the go. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria Don Vincenzo | alt= | url=https://trattoria-don-vincenzo.business.site/ | email= | address=Via San Biagio dei Librai, 60 | lat=40.849931 | long=14.259783 | directions= | phone=+39 081 554 0291 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Wide choice of dishes in the middle of the old town, not far from Via Duomo and the Cathedral }} * {{eat | name=Decumano 31 | alt=il cuoppo ed altro | url= | email= | address=Via San Biagio Dei Librai, 31 | lat= 40.8493477 | long= 14.2580709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=Regional street food in a street with character. Here you can try the Neapolitan frittini. }} * {{eat | name=120 Grammi Spaghetti Takeaway | alt= | url= | email= | address= Via Mezzocannone, 24 | lat=40.8480601 | long=14.2555540 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=It's a combination of street food and pasta, with an intense taste: you can choose between a variety of spices. }} * {{eat | name=Il Cuoppo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via San Biagio Dei Librai, 23 | lat= 40.8492166 | long=14.2576411 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=Hole in the wall spot for fried snacks. It's a small eatery for seafood, mozzarella balls, fried zucchini blossoms and anchovies to go. }} * {{eat | name=L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele | alt= | url=http://www.damichele.net/index.php?lang=uk | email= | address=Via Cesare Sersale, 1-3 | lat=40.84982 | long=14.26328 | directions= | phone=+39 081 553 9204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-22:30 | price=€6-7 for pizza and soft drink | lastedit= | image=Pizzeria Da Michele, Napoli.jpg | content=One of the most authentic pizza. L'antica Pizzeria "da Michele" does one thing, very well, with high throughput: delicious Pizza Margheritas with a crust which is both thin and chewy. There is usually a queue. Get a numbered ticket from the waiter at the door when you arrive, then wait outside for your number to be called. The pizzas are cooked quickly, and they expect you to vacate seats just as quickly. Offers one type of beer, and a few kinds of soft drinks. You can also order pizzas to take away, in a first-come first-served queue. }} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Trianon | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Pietro Colletta, 44/46 | lat=40.85002 | long=14.26372 | directions=just in front of Da Michele | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | image=Pizzeria Trianon Naples.jpg | content=The pizzas are less soupy and with crispier crusts. }} * {{eat | name=Drago d'Oro | alt= | url=http://www.ristorantedragodoro-napoli.it/ | email= | address=Via Del Chiostro, 21/23 | lat=40.844444 | long=14.251252 | directions=behind the Post office building | phone=+39 081 790 1016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:20-23:00, Su 18:50-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Asian cuisine in a cheap and informal Chinese restaurant close to Via Toledo. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria da Peppino Ritrovo degli Artisti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Solitaria, 18 | lat=40.83433 | long=14.24664 | directions=South-West of Piazza del Plebiscito | phone=+39 081 764 4449 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-15:30, 19:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-15:30 | price= | lastedit=2023-12-17 | content=Simple family restaurant where the owner, Raffaele Liguori, will provide you with local Neapolitan dishes at low prices. Few tables, booking recommended. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Brandi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salita Sant'Anna di Palazzo, 1-2 | lat=40.83671 | long=14.24676 | directions=Chiaia Str. closer to Plebiscito Square | phone=+39 081 416928 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A stone tablet displayed outside the restaurant explains the history of the first pizza margherita, allegedly created here. }} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Starita | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Materdei, 27 | lat=40.85587 | long=14.24635 | directions={{station|Materdei|1}} | phone=+39 081 557-3682 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00-03:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Close to de-crowning Da Michele as the best pizzas in Naples. }} * {{eat | name=Casetta Rossa di Orsi Francesco | alt= | url= | email=casettarossanapoli@libero.it | address=Piazzale Carlo Pisacane | lat=40.845178 | long=14.263307 | directions=Pisacane alibus stop; Marina-Duomo bus stop | phone=+39 081 207 690 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 12:00-15:45, F Sa 12:00-15:45 and 20:00-22:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Known for its good seafood. Also if not very easy to reach it offers one of the best dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Pescheria Lo Squalo | alt= | url=https://pescherialosqualo.business.site/ | email= | address=Via Giustiniano, 273 | lat=40.842212 | long=14.206715 | directions={{station|Piave|circumflegrea}} | phone=+39 331 832 4134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-W 07:00-14:00, Th-Su 07:00-14:00 and 20:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent raw and cooked seafood of the Neapolitan tradition. }} * {{eat | name=Happy Rock Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.happyrockcafe.it/ | email= | address=Via Giovanni Bausan, 51 | lat=40.834726 | long=14.234679 | directions=close to Villa Pignatelli | phone=+39 081 411 712 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 19:30-00:30, F 19:30-01:30, Sa 19:30-02:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Mexican and fusion cuisine in a mid-range pub specialized in fondue. }} * {{eat | name=Neapolis Specialità Greche | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Giovanni Paladino, 22 | lat=40.847294 | long=14.257104 | directions={{station|Università|1}} | phone=+39 081 551 5584 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:00-15:00 and 20:00-00:00, Sa 20:00-01:00, Su 20:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Typical Greek dishes in the old town founded by the Greeks. }} * {{eat | name=Teranga Worldwide Pub | alt= | url= | email=ouangojudi@hotmail.com | address=Vico Costantinopoli, 2/4 | lat=40.849739 | long=14.251780 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 299 838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 18:30-05:00, Su 20:00-05:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Superb African cuisine in a lively pub with music up late at night, in front of Piazza Bellini, the area of Neapolitan movida. }} * {{eat | name=Zio Jack Griglieria | alt= | url=http://www.ziojack.com/it/ | email= | address=Via Palepoli, 6 | lat=40.831133 | long=14.249247 | directions= | phone=+39 081 240 5151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 20:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Grill for all the carnivores, near the boardwalk in Santa Lucia. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Honzen Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.honzen.it/ | email=info@honzen.it | address=Via Alessandro Manzoni, 126 | lat=40.82381 | long=14.210585 | directions={{station|Manzoni|mergellina}}; C31 bus to "Manzoni" | phone=+39 081 714 7201 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Th 20:00-00:00, F-Su 13:00-15:00 and 20:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent mid-range sushi restaurant in Posillipo district. }} ===Pastries=== The city and region are also famous for their '''pasticceria''' (pastries), (Babà (a sort of rum baba), Zeppole, Sfogliatella, and more; this latter is often filled with ricotta cheese or cream with citrus flavor) among the best are: * {{eat | name=Gran Bar Riviera | alt= | url= | email= | address=Riviera di Chiaia, 181 | lat=40.833759 | long=14.231321 | directions= | phone=+39 081 665 026 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= | content=Excellent sweet specialties, including ''zeppole'', ''sfogliatelle'' and ''babà''. }} * {{eat | name=Pasticceria Poppella | alt= | url=http://www.pasticceriapoppella.com/ | email=poppellapasticceria@gmail.com | address=Via Santa Brigida, 69 | lat=40.839113 | long=14.249042 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 185 18095 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F Su 07:30-20:30, Sa 07:30-21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=An incredible choice of the best traditional pastries. There is another location in Via Arena alla Sanità, 28 near Palazzo dello Spagnolo. }} * {{eat | name=Pasticceria Scaturchio | alt= | url=http://scaturchio.it/ | email=info@scaturchio.it | address=Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, 19 | lat=40.848213 | long=14.254824 | directions=adjoining to Piazza del Gesù | phone=+39 081 551 7031 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-21:00 | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Sfogliatella Mary | alt= | url= | email= | address=Galleria Umberto I, 66 | lat=40.838547 | long=14.248478 | directions=entry from Via Toledo | phone=+39 081 402 218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 11:00-20:30 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=A small pastry shop become a sort of "must-see" for tourists, due to the quality of its Neapolitan pastries, especially the ''sfogliatelle''. }} '''Struffoli''' and '''Roccocò''' are typical Christmas sweets. '''Pastiera''' is the sweet of Easter: anyway you can find it all year long. It is made basically of ricotta cheese melted with steamed corn and sugar, and then baked. ==Drink== [[File:Neapolitan rum baba.jpg|thumb|Naples is the hometown of Neapolitan babà]] Naples is becoming increasingly popular with a younger generation of Italians and foreigners who flood into the city and lend renewed vitality to its nightlife. The hippest scene is around the bars and cafes on Piazza Bellini, Piazza Santa Maria la Nova and Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, becoming busy after 23:00. Also, Piazza San Pasquale and Mergellina are typical places for the local ''movida''. If you want to venture to the outskirts of the city, there are many bars and clubs near the port and boardwalk of Pozzuoli. While Neapolitans (and ''Vigili Urbani'', the town's local police) are largely tolerant to youngsters drinking, having fun and making noise, even at late hours, getting drunk and causing damage or littering is not tolerated. Campanian wine has become famous worldwide in the last decade or so, and delicious naturally lightly carbonated mineral water with minerals from Vesuvius is available and worth searching out. ===Coffee=== Neapolitan coffee is a true specialty, on a par with the world-famous pizza and starting the day drinking a cup of it represents a daily ritual. Preparing an authentic one requires the use of a particular flip coffee pot (locally called ''cuccumèlla'') to obtain the typical intense flavor. Also if not all cafes and bars still use it, the quality of this extraordinary drink is excellent in almost every part of the city. * {{drink | name=Gran Caffè Gambrinus | alt= | url=http://grancaffegambrinus.com/en/ | email=info@grancaffegambrinus.com | address=Via Chiaia, 1/2 | lat=40.836722 | long=14.248444 | directions=beside Piazza del Plebiscito and San Carlo Theatre | phone=+39 081 41 7582 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-01:00 | price= | wikipedia=Caffè Gambrinus | image=Napoli - Il Bar Gambrinus.jpg | wikidata=Q2932919 | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=Enjoy the special Neapolitan coffee in one of the most prestigious and famous cafes in Italy. Founded in 1860 in the rear of Palazzo delle Prefettura, the cafe was also known for being a meeting site for intellectuals, artists and politicians. }} * {{drink | name=Caffè Ciorfito | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via San Biagio dei Librai, 90 | lat=40.849623 | long=14.259116 | directions= | phone=+39 081 203 161 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 06:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Taste the authentic Neapolitan coffee and pastries in a welcoming cafe in the heart of the old town, usually visited by Italian actors. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Mexico | alt= | url=http://www.barmexico.it/ | email= | address=Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 72 | lat=40.853254 | long=14.270937 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}}; {{station|Piazza Garibaldi|2}} | phone=+39 081 283 121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:30-20:30 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=One of the best coffees you can enjoy in the city, just 50 metres away from central railway station. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Salvo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Enrico Alvino, 73 | lat=40.844531 | long=14.230381 | directions={{station|Vanvitelli|1}} | phone=+39 081 556 3845 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 06:30-19:30 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Great coffee and pastries in an informal cafe along a pedestrian area in the elegant Vomero quarter. }} ===Wines and cocktails=== * {{drink | name=Enoteca Belledonne | alt= | url=http://www.enotecabelledonne.it/index.php | email=info@enotecabelledonne.it | address=Vico Belledonne a Chiaia, 18 | lat=40.835115 | long=14.239418 | directions= | phone=+39 081 403 162 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 09:00-20:00, Tu-F 09:00-19:00, Sa Su 09:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Taste the best Italian wines along with cheeses, hams, sausages and pastries in an elegant wine bar and shop in Chiaia district. }} * {{drink | name=Il Mantegno | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazzetta Nilo, 18 | lat=40.848595 | long=14.255952 | directions= | phone=+39 081 215 8290 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 09:30-02:00, Sa Su 09:30-03:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Great wines, cocktails, beer and appetizers in a small but nice wine bar in the historic centre. }} * {{drink | name=Mosto | alt=Birra&Distillati | url=http://www.mosto.beer/ | email= | address=Vico II Alabardieri, 28 | lat=40.834968 | long=14.241174 | directions=50 m from Piazza dei Martiri | phone=+39 081 058 4703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 19:00-02:00, F-Su 19:00-03:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Excellent selection of beer and cocktails in a beautiful pub with jazz music. }} * {{drink | name=Spuzzulè Winebar | alt= | url= | email=spuzzule@gmail.com | address=Via Sergente Maggiore, 54 | lat=40.838042 | long=14.248019 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 393 432 1139 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Wide choice of wines accompanied by typical regional dishes. }} * {{drink | name=Archeobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Mezzocannone, 101/Bis, 80134 | lat=40.8472 | long=14.2558 | directions={{station|Università}} | phone=+39 320 457 2987 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18:00-01:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-09-27 | content=Specialises in Negronis }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Arenile di Bagnoli | alt= | url=http://www.areniledibagnoli.it/ | email= | address=Via Coroglio, 14/B | lat=40.812889 | long=14.165955 | directions={{station|Bagnoli|cumana}} | phone=+39 081 570 6035 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beach club with pool and solarium by day, vibrant disco by night. Various live performances of international DJs. }} * {{drink | name=Disco Mon Amour | alt= | url= | email=vittorio.falco@facebook.com | address=Salita Arenella, 41 | lat=40.85321 | long=40.85321 | directions={{station|Medaglie d'Oro|1}} | phone=+39 340 531 9160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W 22:00-03:00, F 23:00-03:30, Sa 23:00-04:30, Su 22:30-04:00 | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Riva Club | alt= | url= | email=rivasummerclub@gmail.com | address=Via Coroglio, 154 | lat=40.800552 | long=14.174553 | directions=bus 607, Bagnoli district | phone=+39 333 640 9787 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Seaside disco with an elegant and modern atmosphere, located in front of the island of Nisida. }} * {{drink | name=Virgilio Club | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Tito Lucrezio Caro, 6 | lat=40.799783 | long=14.186975 | directions=bus 140 or C31 | phone=+39 081 575 5261 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-15 | content=Live music and excellent drinks in the enchanting location of Posillipo, overlooking the bay. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Palac Krolewki z Placu Plebiscytowego.jpg|thumb|You can't stay at the Palazzo Reale, but you can visit it]] Accommodation in Naples is normally cheaper than in Rome or northern Italian cities for comparable quality, and a wide range of accommodations is available. ===Budget=== Many budget accommodation options are around Piazza Garibaldi and the train station, but with care you can find reasonably priced accommodation in more pleasant areas of the city. * {{sleep | name=6 Small Rooms Hostel & Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.6smallrooms.com | email=info@6smallrooms.com | address=Via Diodato Lioy, 18 | lat=40.845518 | long=14.250271 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 790 1378 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A great hostel with private rooms in the middle of the historical center of Naples. Clean, cozy and friendly. Cooking facilities, English speaking staff, DVDs, fridges, book exchange, tourist info and maps. It can be difficult to find, so keep their phone number in case you get lost. }} * {{sleep | name=Il Basso Mini Apartment | alt= | url=http://www.6smallrooms.com | email=info@ilbassominiapartment.it | address=Vico Storto Concordia, 6 | lat= | long= | directions=Spanish Quarter | phone=+39 3392924924 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Il Basso Mini Apartment offers visitors the chance to experience an authentic Neapolitan “basso”, the traditional ground-floor home typical of the Spanish Quarters. Staying here is a unique cultural experience, allowing travelers to live like a local in one of Naples’ most vibrant and historic neighborhoods, surrounded by narrow streets, local life, and the atmosphere of the Quartieri Spagnoli |lastedit=2023-09-30}} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Mancini Naples | alt=hostel pensione mancini | url=http://www.hostelmancininaples.com | email=info@hostelmancininaples.com | address=Via Pasquale Stanislao Mancini, 33 | lat=40.851889 | long=14.265787 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 553 67 31 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 553 6731 | checkin=24 hr | checkout=10:00 | price=Beds from €15 and rooms from €35 | content=Cheap hostel in front of the Central Railway Station in Naples City Centre. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast. Free kitchen for guest use. }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Naples I Visconti | alt= | url=http://www.napolibandb.it/english/ | email=info@napolibandb.it | address=Via Pasquale Scura, 77 | lat=40.846322 | long=14.248922 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 5529 124 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=New rooms, comfortable, convenient to downtown Naples. Prices from €35 single use. Wi-fi and DVDs. }} * {{sleep | name=Dei Decumani bed & breakfast | alt= | url=http://www.deidecumani.it/eng/ | email=mail@deidecumani.it | address=Via Duomo, 187 | lat=40.851439 | long=14.259671 | directions= | phone=+39 081 440 648 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=One of the best bed and breakfasts in Naples in the historic centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Giovanni's Home | alt= | url=http://www.giovannishome.com | email=info@giovannishome.com | address=Via della Sapienza, 43 | lat=40.851654 | long=14.253630 | directions={{station|Museo|1|2]}} | phone=+39 081 195 65641 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A great little hostel with 1 female dorm and 1 mixed dorm in the historical centre. Clean, cozy and friendly. Cooking facilities, English speaking staff, fridges, book exchange, very useful travel tips and maps. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel of the Sun | alt= | url=http://www.hostelnapoli.com | email=info@hostelnapoli.com | address=Via Guglielmo Melisurgo, 15 | lat=40.840372 | long=14.255161 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 420 6393 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed €18, double €55, ensuite double €70, triple €80, ensuite €90, quadruple €90. | content=Refurbished in 2015, and in the centre of town. Clean, friendly and close to the ferries. Open 24 hours. Good kitchen, breakfast included, knowledgeable and multi-lingual staff, DVDs, satellite TV, small library, free Internet, etc. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel San Giorgio Napoli | alt= | url=http://sangiorgio.hotelinnapoli.com/location.html | email=albergosangiorgio@inwind.com | address=Via Alessandro Poerio, 9 | lat=40.852982 | long=14.266754 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 281 661 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Renovated 3-star. Central location but noisy. }} * {{sleep | name=Potenza Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpotenza.com | email=info@hotelpotenza.com | address=Piazza Garibaldi, 120 | lat=40.851516 | long=14.269508 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 286 330 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Informal hotel near the central railway station. }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Caserta Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.casertadeluxe.com | email=info@casertadeluxe.com | address=Unità Italiana 78 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 351 523 8666 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €49 | lastedit=2019-05-28 | content=Area: 110 m², guests: 5, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Suite Deluxe: 3 places with a double bed and a double sofa bed. Private bathroom XL. Suite Superior: 2 places with double bed. Private bathroom XL. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File: Chiostri di Santa Chiara Napoli BW 2013-05-16 12-41-42.jpg|thumb|270px|You can't stay in the cloister of the Basilica of Santa Chiara, either: It was a convent that was heavily damaged during World War II and reconstructed in the decades since the war]] <!-- strictly alphabetic order, please --> * {{sleep | name=Art Resort Galleria Umberto Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.artresortgalleriaumberto.it/ | email=booking@hotelgalleriaumberto.com | address=Galleria Umberto I, 83 | lat=40.838308 | long=14.249302 | directions= | phone=+39 081 497 6224 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=4-star hotel in the Galleria Umberto I, furnished with a patrician house style of the 19th century. Opened in 2015. }} * {{sleep | name=Capodichino International Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcapodichino.it/ | email=info@hotelcapodichino.it | address=Viale Comandante Umberto Maddalena, 35/37 | lat=40.872813 | long=14.281703 | directions= | phone=+39 081 751 8786 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-24 | content=A 19th-century farmhouse that was remodeled into a hotel in 2015. 5-min walking distance from Naples Airport, and there’s a minibus that comes around that will take you to Piazza del Municipio. }} * {{sleep | name=Caravaggio Hotel Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.caravaggiohotel.it/en/ | email=info@caravaggiohotel.it | address=Piazza Cardinale Sisto Riario Sforza, 157 | lat=40.852178 | long=14.260272 | directions= | phone=+39 081 211 0066 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=4-star hotel near the Cathedral, in front of the obelisk of St. Januarius. }} * {{sleep | name=Culture Hotel Villa Capodimonte Napoli | alt=Hotel Villa Capo di Monte | url=http://www.villacapodimonte.it | email=info@villacapodimonte.it | address=Salita Moiariello, 66 | lat=40.864617 | long=14.258416 | directions= | phone=+39 081 459 000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A peaceful hotel high on a hill overlooking the city and its bay. You definitely need a car to get around. Limited restaurant, minimal breakfast }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Hotel Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotels/napoli.htm | email=napoli@hotelbb.com | address=Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 32 | lat=40.852987 | long=14.268320 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 283 122 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-24 | content=Comfortable three-star long-standing traditional hotel, renovated. Near the historical sites - Decumano Maggiore. Garage at 20 m, 93 rooms, 10 deluxe suites with air conditioned and minibar, all rooms with satellite TV, direct telephone dialing. Two restaurants serving delicious Neapolitan, regional and international dishes. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Cimarosa | alt= | url=https://www.hotelcimarosa.it/en/ | email=info@hotelcimarosa.it | address=Via Domenico Cimarosa, 29 | lat=40.842720 | long=14.233615 | directions={{station|Piazza Fuga|centrale}} | phone=+39 081 556 7044 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 578 2852 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Elegant hotel on the hillside of the Vomero neighborhood. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Clarean Naples Italy | alt= | url=http://www.hotelclarean.it/ | email=info@hotelclarean.it | address=Piazza Garibaldi, 49 | lat=40.853116 | long=14.269331 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 553 5683, +39 081 563 4828 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 563 4463 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-24 | content=A modern and trendy hotel, opened in September 2004. }}<!-- -->{{infobox|Warning! Naples hotel touts|This Naples guide is heavily frequented by business owners keen on adding their own hotel or rental agency. While the worst of them are removed on a regular basis, you should always check other reviews before committing. Many unscrupulous hotel owners are also busy creating false reviews of their accommodation on other well-known travel sites - so tread carefully!}} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Eden Naples Italy | alt= | url=http://www.hoteledennapoli.it/index.php?lang=eng&p=home | email=info@hoteledennapoli.it | address=Corso Novara, 9 | lat=40.854565 | long=14.271198 | directions={{station|Piazza Garibaldi|2}} | phone=+39 081 554 6666 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 281 983 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Napoli 2009 04 (RaBoe).jpg | content=This hotel was reopened at the beginning of November 2005 after a massive reconstruction supervised by the architect Raffaele Zucchi, design engineer of the twin building Hotel Clarean. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Europeo | alt= | url=http://www.hoteleuropeonapoli.com/en/ | email=info@hoteleuropeonapoli.com | address=Via Mezzocannone, 109 | lat=40.847958 | long=14.255471 | directions=near Piazza S. Domenico Maggiore | phone=+39 081 551 7254 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Make sure to book early, as it literally can get booked out overnight. Most of the 27 rooms have telephone, free wireless internet, some satellite TV and are modern and clean, which is not given for all hotels in Naples. Very friendly, helpful and English speaking people there, too. Overall very nice place to be, which you wouldn't expect from the outside. Finding the entrance to this backyard hotel can be a little tricky. Coming from the Spaccanapoli follow Via Mezzocannone down for about 40 metres, entrance is right of a café – both inside a little patio. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Garibaldi | alt= | url=http://www.hotelgaribaldinapoli.com | email=info@hotelgaribaldinapoli.com | address=Via Pasquale Stanislao Mancini, 11 | lat=40.851977 | long=14.266990 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 563 0656 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Near the central station. Rooms are spacious and very clean. Staff is friendly. Prices begin from €60 for a double room with bathroom, satellite TV, safe, aircon and Italian-style breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ideal | alt= | url=http://www.albergoideal.it/en/ | email=info@albergoideal.it | address=Piazza Garibaldi, 99 | lat=40.851690 | long=14.270730 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}}; 100m from central station | phone=+39 081 202 246 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 285 942 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Hotel is clean and cheap, staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast included. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Micalò Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.micalo.it/ | email= | address=Riviera di Chiaia, 88 | lat= | long= | directions={{station|Mergellina|2}} | phone=+39 081 761 7131 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Almost hidden on the 2nd floor of a 17th-century palazzo, this hotel has been crafted out of the natural white stone of Southern Italy. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nuovo Rebecchino | alt= | url=https://www.nuovorebecchino.it/index.php?lang=en | email= | address=Corso Garibaldi, 356 | lat=40.853187 | long=14.268078 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 553 5327 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Three-star hotel, one of the oldest in the city of Naples and restored in 2015. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nuvò | alt= | url=http://www.hotelnesis.it/ | email=info@hotelnuvo.it | address=Via Nuova Agnano, 5 | lat=40.817087 | long=14.175786 | directions={{station|Agnano|cumana}} | phone=+39 081 1956 6566 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Four-star hotel with comfortable and soundproof rooms, satellite TV, internet, minibar, air conditioning. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Piazza Bellini | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpiazzabellini.com/ | email=info@hotelpiazzabellini.com | address=Via S.M. di Costantinopoli, 101 | lat=40.8505401 | long=14.251833 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 451 732 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Starting from €58 | content=Near San Gregorio Armeno church and university. Breakfast included. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Toledo Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.hoteltoledo.com/eng/ | email= | address=Via Montecalvario, 15 | lat=40.842409 | long=14.247595 | directions={{station|Toledo|1}} | phone=+39 081 406 800 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 406 800 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In an ancient three-storey building dated 1725, with elevator, in the new modern style of furnishings in the centre of Naples. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Cheminee | alt= | url=http://www.lecheminee.com/ | email= info@lecheminee.com | address=Via Stadera 91 | lat=40.872390 | long=14.301608 | directions= | phone=+39 081 584 6651 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-09 | content=This is the building that housed the old "Stingo" ceramic factory that was active in Naples from as early as the end of the 19th century. It was restored and transformed into a modern 4-star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Tribù B&B | alt= | url=http://www.tribunapoli.com | email=tribunapoli@katamail.com | address=Via dei Tribunali, 329 | lat=40.850714 | long=14.256523 | directions= | phone=+39 081 454 793, +39 338 409 9173 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms €60-100 | content=On a quiet patio in the middle of ''Spaccanapoli'', Naples' old town, this tasteful bed & breakfast also doubles as an arts showroom. Breakfast is served on a nice terrace by the couple of young architects that own the place. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Napoli - panoramio (2).jpg|thumb|Via Partenope is rich with elegant hotels overlooking the bay]] <!-- strictly alphabetic order, please --> * {{sleep | name=B&B Amedeo | alt= | url=http://www.bbamedeo.it/en/ | email=federicovolpe@bbamedeo.it | address=Via Francesco Crispi, 26 | lat=40.837021 | long=14.232696 | directions={{station|Piazza Amedeo|2}} | phone=+39 320 069 7484 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50-60, double €70-80, triple room €90-100 (including breakfast). Prices are per room | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Eurostars Hotel Excelsior | alt= | url=https://www.eurostarshotels.it/eurostars-hotel-excelsior.html | email=reservations@eurostarsexcelsior.com | address=Via Partenope, 48 | lat=40.829979 | long=14.249872 | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 0111 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=00:00 | price= | image=Hotel Excelsior (8639643491).jpg | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=On the seafront next to the iconic Castel dell'Ovo, with spectacular panoramic views of Vesuvius, the Gulf of Naples and the island of Capri. The Eurostars Excelsior Hotel is home to 100 luxury rooms and 22 suites of varying categories. The hotel also has the excellent Ristorante La Terrazza in the roof garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Hotel Santa Lucia | alt= | url=https://www.santalucia.it/en/ | email=info@santalucia.it | address=Via Partenope, 46 | lat=40.829952 | long=14.249089 | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 0666, +39 081 764 8580 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Grand Hotel Santa Lucia - panoramio.jpg | content=Elegant hotel on the waterfront, in front of Castel dell'Ovo and the tourist port of Santa Lucia. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Hotel Vesuvio | alt= | url=https://www.vesuvio.it/en/ | email=info@vesuvio.it | address=Via Partenope, 45 | lat=40.830076 | long=14.248088 | directions=in front of Castel dell'Ovo | phone=+39 081 764 0044 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Grande Albergo Vesuvio - panoramio.jpg | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=Elegant 5-star deluxe hotel on the seafront. 160 rooms with 21 suites, 2 panoramic restaurants, fitness club with indoor pool, function rooms, private cabin cruiser, limo service and garage. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Paradiso | alt= | url=https://www.hotelparadisonapoli.it/en/home-page.aspx | email=info@hotelparadisonapoli.it | address=Via Catullo, 11 | lat=40.82432 | long=14.21512 | directions=In Posillipo | phone=+39 081 247 5111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 761 3449 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€160 for a double room with a balcony | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pinto Storey | alt= | url=https://www.pintostorey.it/en/ | email=info@pintostorey.it | address=Via Giuseppe Martucci, 72 | lat=40.836647 | long=14.233550 | directions={{station|Piazza Amedeo|2}} | phone=+39 081 681 260 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081-667536 | checkin= | checkout= | price=For a double room prices are from €110 on, depending on the season. | content=An Art Nouveau building in Chiaia district, few steps from Piazza Amedeo. }} * {{sleep | name=Portalba Relais | alt= | url=http://www.portalbarelais.com/ | email=info@portalbarelais.com | address=Via Portalba, 33 | lat=40.849581 | long=14.250536 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 564 5171 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 5443703 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Bed & breakfast in the historic centre, few steps from Piazza Dante. }} * {{sleep | name=Romeo Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.romeohotel.it | email=welcome@romeohotel.it | address=Via Cristoforo Colombo, 45 | lat=40.840565 | long=14.255796 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 017 5001 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Napoli-1040151.jpg | content=Five-star boutique hotel on the waterfront in the historic centre, few steps away from the port. }} ==Stay safe== [[FIle:(Explored) Laundry day in Naples (6018066134).jpg|thumb|The Spanish Quarters are interesting by day but should be avoided by night]] The city has an inequitable distribution of wealth, and some run-down areas are quite close to elegant ones. Two places better to avoid after dark are the '''"Quartieri Spagnoli"''' (Spanish Quarters) and the '''"Sanità"''', both in the historic centre, that are reasonably safe during the day and also have notable points of interest. Especially to be avoided, but of no practical interest for tourists, is '''Scampia''', where there is much petty crime and drug traffic. Naples' bad reputation regarding safety is mainly due to stereotypes, since the city's security level is actually comparable to many other European big cities (e.g., [[Barcelona]], [[Marseille]], [[Amsterdam]]). Petty thievery and muggings definitely do happen, so be reasonably watchful, avoid empty streets and dimly-lit alleys at night, and keep your wits about yourself. On the other hand, since weather is generally nice, Neapolitans spend a lot of time in the streets, including in the winter and at night. Places like Mergellina and the boardwalk of Via Caracciolo are generally full of people till late at night and very safe. Contrary to what newspapers, books and movies seem to suggest, the local mafia (Camorra) poses little or no threat to tourists. It is involved in activities like prostitution (which is illegal in Italy), racketeering and drug trafficking. Aside from issues of petty crime, Naples is a very safe town for women. Official statistical data from ISTAT (the Italian Government Official Statistical Office) show that Naples' rape rate is much lower than that of other Italian cities like Milan, Rome or Florence. Young women who appear to be unaccompanied may experience some more or less persistent flirting from Neapolitan men, but you will usually be left alone if you show them you are not interested. Whoever comes to Naples' old town has to take some generic precautions, normal for any big town with poor areas: * It is advised not to carry a handbag as it can be snatched or "picked" by thieves. Neapolitan women who use a purse do not sling it across their shoulders but wear it across their chest. * Do not wear expensive watches or flashy jewellery. * Do not use a costly camera or video camera. * Do not wander down small dark streets or alleys, especially in the Spanish Quarters. * Pay attention to fake public service vehicles. All legitimate means of public transportation are clearly identified by being orange (buses); or white (taxis). In the latter case, legal taxis have the customary "Taxi" sign over the top, and bring ID signs over the sides and inside the cabin. * Be careful around the main train station as there are many thieves in the area. Piazza Garibaldi, the large square in front of the station, is not a place to spend more time than necessary, especially at night. Generally, the southern side of the square (on your left when exiting the station) is safer than its northern part. * You can buy over-the-shoulder packs that are excellent, as they allow you to keep an eye and firm grip on your valuables. * Some people pretend to offer images of old Naples or other things as gifts, but then expect payment. * Beware of people who want to involve you in fake road accidents. * It is advisable not to wear football shirts of any club, especially Juventus FC, AC Milan, Internazionale Milano, AS Roma, SS Lazio or Fiorentina. Soccer is taken very seriously in Naples, and Neapolitans support SSC Napoli with big rivalries with those clubs. However, it is very safe to wear the Genoa club shirt (vertically spangled of red and blue, and sporting a griffin like a symbol; not to be confused with the other Genoa club, Sampdoria), since supporters of this team have a strong friendship with SSC Napoli supporters. If you ever hang out in Fuorigrotta borough on Sundays, near the Maradona stadium, and are surprised by a booming shout of thousands of people, don't get scared: it's only cheering for the Napoli soccer team which just scored. Since when this happens, most of the town shouts along with the people in the stadium, this is perceived like an earthquake by the local volcanic observatory of Vesuvius! ==Connect== [[File:Castel dellOvo (8119467969).jpg|thumb|Castel dell'Ovo from the promenade of via Partenope]] As of Sept 2021, Naples has 4G from Iliad and 5G from the other Italian carriers. Naples has a free network of public Wi-Fi access, which fills the following zones: * The seaside (all the area between via Partenope and Castel dell'Ovo, Lungomare Caracciolo and Villa Comunale); * Palazzo delle Arti (PAN). You can use these free hotspots for 2 hours per day. ==Cope== ===Consulates=== {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! [[Consulates]] ! list&nbsp; |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url= | email=consolatoaustria.napoli@gmail.com | address=Via Giuseppe Ricciardi, 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 553 4372 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 553 4372 | hours=M-F 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh | url= | email=consolato.bangladesh@bellieforti.com | address=Via Petrarca, 50 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 832 6111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 832 6225 | hours=M-F 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belarus}} {{listing | name=Belarus | url=http://italy.mfa.gov.by/it/honorary_consul/ | email=consolato.bielorussia.napoli@gmail.com | address=Centro Direzionale, isola A5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 787 5072 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium | url= | email=cons-belgio-napoli@libero.it | address=Via Alcide De Gasperi, 55 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 2111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 2114 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Benin}} {{listing | name=Benin | url=http://beninconsolatonapoli.it/ | email=segreteria@beninconsolatonapoli.it | address=Galleria Umberto I, 50 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 417 023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bolivia}} {{listing | name=Bolivia | url= | email= | address=Via Duomo, 348 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 287 607 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://www.consbrasnapoli.it/ | email=info@consbrasnapoli.it | address=Via Francesco Giordani, 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bulgaria}} {{listing | name=Bulgaria | url=http://www.studiolegalefamiglietti.it/ | email=avv.famiglietti@libero.it | address=Via Chiatamone, 63 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 245 2234 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 245 2234 | hours=M-F 09:30-14:00 and 15:00-19:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Burkina Faso}} {{listing | name=Burkina Faso | url= | email=jf@fastwebnet.it | address=Via Vittorio Imbriani, 48 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 658 0856 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 195 73382 | hours=M-F 09:30-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cameroon}} {{listing | name=Cameroon | url= | email=albertosalvatori48@libero.it | address=Calata Villa del Popolo, 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 262 166 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 282 979 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cape Verde}} {{listing | name=Cape Verde | url= | email=giuseppericciulli@virgilio.it | address=Via Torino, 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 264 909 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 554 4930 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing | name=Colombia | url= | email=SLmaione@libero.it | address=Via Stazio, 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 714 4537 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 714 1919 | hours=M-F 16:00-19:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing | name=Czech Republic | url=https://www.mzv.cz/rome/it/visti_e_informazioni_consolari/consoli_onorari_della_repubblica_ceca_in.html {{dead link|date=December 2020}} | email=a_ruoppolo@virgilio.it | address=Corso Umberto I, 275 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 268 784 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 267 336 | hours=M-F 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cyprus}} {{listing | name=Cyprus | url= | email=consulate@pappalardogroup.it | address=Via Guglielmo Melisurgo, 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 552 1276 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 552 3878 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | url=http://italien.um.dk/it/ambasciata-di-dinamarca/consolati/ | email=consulate@klingenberg.it | address=Piazzale Stazione Marittima | lat= | long= | directions=Interno porto | phone=+39 081 551 2211 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 2947 | hours=M-F 08:30-12:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Dominican Republic}} {{listing | name=Dominican Republic | url=https://www.ambasciata.net/Consolato/9291/Repubblica-Dominicana-a-Napoli | email=consuladodominicano@katamail.com | address=Via Generale Orsini, 42 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 8867 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ecuador}} {{listing | name=Ecuador | url= | email=mariagrazia.alvarez@alice.it | address=Via Francesco Crispi, 21 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 342 760 4648 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 761 8273 | hours=by appointment only | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Estonia | url=http://www.consolatoestonia.eu/italiano/rapp.html | email=studio-forte@libero.it | address=Via Agostino Depretis, 19 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 4510 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 552 8292 | hours=Tu Th 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Finland}} {{listing | name=Finland | url=http://www.finland.it/public/default.aspx?contentid=330497&nodeid=40261&contentlan=16&culture=it-IT | email=consulate@klingenberg.it | address=Piazzale Stazione Marittima | lat= | long= | directions=Interno porto | phone=+39 081 551 2211 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 2947 | hours=M-F 08:30-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=https://it.ambafrance.org/-Consolato-di-Napoli- | email=cogefrna@tin.it | address=Via Francesco Crispi, 86 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 598 0711 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 598 0730 | hours=M-F 08:30-12:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url= | email=neapel@hk-diplo.de | address=Via Medina, 40 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 248 8511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:30-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email=congreco.na@gmail.com | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 86 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 761 2466 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 669 880 | hours=M-F 10:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Guatemala}} {{listing | name=Guatemala | alt= | url= | email=consulguat.napoles@libero.it | address=Piazza dei Martiri, 30 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 3032, +39 347 331 2635 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Guinea}} {{listing | name=Guinea | alt= | url= | email=info@entimarcopolo.it | address=Corso Meridionale, 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 264 829 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 264 829, +39 081 757 0595 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Honduras | url= | email=consuladohondurasnapoles@virgilio.it | address=Via Ponte dei Francesi, 35 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 559 0289 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 559 9186 | hours=M-Th 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Hungary | url=https://roma.mfa.gov.hu/ita/page/tiszteletbeli-magyar-konzulatusok | email=consolato.ungheria@virgilio.it | address=Via Toledo, 156 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 1115 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 552 3953 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Iceland | url= | email=geminente@unifrigo.it | address=Via Francesco Petrarca, 93 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 575 2108 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 575 3083 | hours=M-F 08:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url= | email=consolatoindonesia@alice.it | address=Via Parco Comola Ricci, 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 012 5521 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 032 1138 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ivory Coast}} {{listing | name=Ivory Coast | url= | email=leonardodiiorio@alice.it | address=Corso Umberto I, 259 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 26 1755 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 26 6370 | hours=M W F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.it.emb-japan.go.jp/italiano/links/links_index.htm | email= | address=Via Nuova Ponte di Tappia, 82 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 552 1573 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 214 1187 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Kazakhstan}} {{listing | name=Kazakhstan | url=http://napoli.consolatokazakhstan.it/?lang=en | email=consul.kazakhstan@gmail.com | address=Calata San Marco, 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 060 9174 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 214 0448 | hours=M-F 09:30-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Latvia}} {{listing | name=Latvia | url=http://www.mfa.gov.lv/it/14332-consoli-onorari-in-italia-e-malta | 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Brigida, 51 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 0060 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 3138 | hours=M Th F 10:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing | name=Malaysia| url= | email=malaysiaconsulatenapoli@virgilio.it | address=Via Francesco Paolo Michetti, 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 552 9666 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 423 1458 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mauritania}} {{listing | name=Mauritania | url= | email=consolato.mauritania@gmail.com | address=Via Posillipo, 382 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 575 0921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W 15:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | url= | email= | address=Largo Sermoneta, 22 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 575 1185 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 575 1025 | hours=M-F 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Monaco}} {{listing | name=Monaco | url= | email=mbruno@deloitte.it | address=Via Scipione Capece, 10H | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 575 2520 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 666 688 | hours=M-F 09:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Montenegro}} {{listing | name=Montenegro | url= | email=consolatomontenegro.napoli@gmail.com | address=Via Gaetano Filangieri, 21 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 8352 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Morocco}} {{listing | name=Morocco | url=http://www.islamitalia.it/matrimonio/consolati_marocco_in_italia.html | email=consolatomarocco@pomicino.it | address=Via Agostino Depretis, 102/114 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 580 2057 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | url= | email=studiocastaldo@studiocastaldo.net | address=Via Agostino Depretis, 51 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 3003 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 0776 | hours=10:00-12:00 and 16:00-18:00 | 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Duomo, 319 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 602 8540 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 606 3004 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Paraguay}} {{listing | name=Paraguay | url= | email=glaurini@notariato.it | address=Viale Antonio Gramsci, 18 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 761 6383 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 761 6373 | hours=M-F 09:30-13:30 and 16:00-19:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Peru}} {{listing | name=Peru | url=http://www.conpernapoles.com/index.html | email=info@conpernapoles.com | address=Via Santa Brigida, 51 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 7062 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 3138 | hours=M-F 15:30-17:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Philippines}} {{listing | name=Philippines | url= | email=consolatodellefilippine@studiogiglio.org | address=Via Cardinale Guglielmo Sanfelice, 24 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 497 7155 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 497 7170 | hours=M-W F 10:00-12:00, Th 15:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Poland | url=http://www.consolatopolonianapoli.com/ | email=segreteria@consolatopolonianapoli.com | address=Via Antonio Gramsci, 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 660 009 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 240 4664 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | url=http://www.lusomondo-italia.it/CONSOLATO.htm {{dead link|date=December 2020}} | email=consptna@yahoo.it | address=Via Nardones, 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 413 540 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 404 409 | hours=Tu 15:30-18:30, Th 09:30-13:30 and 15:30-18:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | url=https://roma.mae.ro/it/node/755 | email=consolatoromanianapoli@hotmail.it | address=Via Generale Giordano Orsini, 42 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 8356 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 764 8867 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} 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url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/italy/en/home/representations/embassy-rome/honorary-consulates/consulate-naples.html | email=napoli@honrep.ch | address=Via Consalvo Carelli, 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 335 831 5257 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 578 5594 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Tunisia}} {{listing | name=Tunisia| url= | email=ct.naples@libero.it | address=Centro Direzionale, isola F10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 734 5171 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 734 5163 | hours=T-F 08:30-15:30, Sa 08:30-14:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | url=https://naples.mfa.gov.ua/ua | email=gc_itn@mfa.gov.ua | address=Via Giovanni Porzio, 4 | lat= | long= | directions=Centro Direzionale, isola B3 | phone=+39 081 787 5433 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 605 7867 | hours=M Tu Th F 09:15-13:00 and 15:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States of America | url=https://it.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/naples/ | email=allenrl@state.gov; naplescg@state.gov | address=Piazza della Repubblica, 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 583 8111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 764 8944 | hours=M-F 08:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Uruguay}} {{listing | name=Uruguay | url= | email=conurunap@libero.it | address=Gradoni di Chiaia, 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 405 478 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | alt= | url= | email=consular.napoles@mppre.gob.ve | address=Via Agostino Depretis, 102 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 6790 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 542 2846 | hours=M-F 08:30-16:20 | price= | content= }} |} == Go next == {{see also|Metropolitan Naples}} [[File:Vesuvius from Pompeii (hires version 2 scaled).png|thumb|The ruins of Pompeii with Vesuvius in the background]] [[File:Campania Caserta2 tango7174.jpg|thumb|Royal Palace of Caserta, southern façade]] [[File:Corricella 2016, Procida (1).jpg|thumb|The colorful houses of ''Corricella'', Procida]] There is fast express train service to [[Rome]] and points north, as well as points south. Naples is the ultimate terminus for the FR7 line of the Rome commuter rail network, which runs from Roma Termini to Minturno-Scauri, Sessa Aurunca-Rocca or Naples. There are also local Italian Railway trains to Pompeii, but for such short distances, it is easiest to take the Circumvesuviana commuter train. Naples is often used as a base to visit the ancient ruins and excavations of Herculaneum and Pompeii near the city. It's easy to find ferries to places like Sicily. * '''Solfatara''' (12&nbsp;km). It is a shallow volcanic crater at [[Pozzuoli]], part of the Campi Flegrei volcanic area. It is a dormant volcano, which still emits jets of steam with sulphurous fumes. * '''[[Herculaneum]]''' (13 km). A world-famous archeological site, part of the [[UNESCO World Heritage list]]. It was an ancient Roman town destroyed, together with Pompeii, Oplontis and Stabiae, by volcanic pyroclastic flows of Vesuvius, AD 79. It is famous as the source of the first Roman skeletal and physical remains available for study that were located by science, since the Romans almost universally cremated their dead. While smaller than Pompeii, it's just as cool and usually less busy. * '''[[Pompeii]]''' (25 km, 40 minutes via the Circumvesuviana train, Sorrento line). The world-famous city of Pompeii is a partially buried Roman urban center, and one of the best examples of Roman architecture in the world. Along with Herculaneum, Pompeii was destroyed and completely buried during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius spanning two days in the year AD 79. The eruption buried Pompeii under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of ash and pumice, and it was lost for nearly 1700 years before its accidental rediscovery in 1749. Since then, its excavation has provided an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy, with approximately 2,500,000 visitors every year. Visiting the city is a unique experience—you get to walk in and out of most of the ruins, and really get a feel for how the city must've looked in its era. * '''Mount [[Vesuvius]]'''. From Pompeii, take a bus to Mount Vesuvius and hike to the summit. Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano on the mainland of Europe and is best known for its eruption in AD 79 that led to the burying and destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. * '''Royal Palace of [[Caserta]]''' (37&nbsp;km). A former royal residence in Caserta, southern Italy, constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples. It was the largest palace and one of the largest buildings erected in Europe during the 18th century. In 1997, the Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described in its nomination as "the swan song of the spectacular art of the Baroque, from which it adopted all the features needed to create the illusions of multidirectional space". * '''[[Capri]]''' (40&nbsp;km by boat or hydrofoil) A world-famous destination, it is an island on the south side of the Gulf of Naples, which has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic. Features of the island are the Marina Piccola (the little harbour), the Belvedere of Tragara, which is a high panoramic promenade lined with villas, the limestone crags called sea stacks that project above the sea (the ''Faraglioni''), Anacapri, the Blue Grotto (''Grotta Azzurra''), and the ruins of the Imperial Roman villas. Capri is the place where the last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustus was imprisoned. The circumstance (and the imaginary salvatage of the emperor) has been featured in the movie The last legion, starring Colin Firth along with Sir Ben Kingsley and Aishwarya Rai. * '''[[Procida]]''' (37&nbsp;km by boat or hydrofoil) Procida is one of the Flegrean Islands off the coast of Naples, it lies between Cape Miseno and the island of Ischia. Procida was held by Mycene in the period between the 16th and 15th centuries BC. During the 8th century BC the first Greek settlers to this island were immediately replaced by other Greek peoples coming from Cuma. During Roman rule, Procida became a renowned resort for the patrician class of Rome. Nowadays, it is a renowned spa resort.<!-- -->[[File:Castello Aragonese.jpg|thumb|Aragonese castle of Ischia]]<!-- -->[[File:Positano Sunset.JPG|thumb|Sunset in Positano, on the Amalfi coast]] * '''[[San Leucio]]''' (38&nbsp;km) San Leucio is a frazione of the comune of Caserta, most notable for a resort developed around an old silk factory, included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites list in 1997. In 1750 Charles VII of Naples selected this place for an unusual social and tecnological experiment, a different model of silk production based on technical innovation and alert to the needs of workers. It is considered one of the first examples of socialism, a closed community where life and work were closely connected and planned. Today the San Leucio heritage still survives today in the local silk and textile firms, which work on an international scale to elite foreign clients as the Buckingham Palace, the White House, the Quirinale Palace, the Palazzo Chigi. * '''[[Ischia]]''' (40&nbsp;km by boat or hydrofoil) is a volcanic island which lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. It is the largest of the Phlegrean Islands. The main industry is tourism, centering on thermal spas that cater mostly to European (especially German) and Asian tourists eager to enjoy the fruits of the island's natural volcanic activity, its thermal hot springs, and its volcanic mud. For many of the inhabitants on the Italian-speaking island, German and English are second languages. This is because of the large number of German- and English-speaking tourists who visit the island each year. * '''[[Sorrento]]''' (50&nbsp;km). A popular tourist destination which can be reached easily from Naples and Pompeii, as it lies at the south-eastern end of the Circumvesuviana rail line. The town overlooks the Bay of Naples as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Naples itself, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. Sorrento's sea cliffs and luxury hotels have attracted notable people, including Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti. Sorrento was the birthplace of the poet Torquato Tasso, author of the Gerusalemme Liberata. The town was quite famously featured in the early-20th-century song "Torna a Surriento" (Come Back to Sorrento) an iconic example of the Neapolitan song. * '''[[Amalfi]] coast''' (70&nbsp;km) is a stretch of coastline in the Province of Salerno in Southern Italy. It is a popular tourist destination for the region and Italy as a whole, attracting thousands of tourists annually. Aside from the chance to visit the renowned towns of Amalfi (one of the four ancient Maritime Republics of Italy), [[Positano]] and Ravello (which hosts the Wagner festival); the Amalfi coast offers to trekkers the opportunity of walking on the "''Sentiero degli Dei''" (''The Walk of Gods''), a stunning dirt road suspended on the cliffs between the Mediterranean sea and the mountains. The area is also well known for the limoncello, a digestive liquor made out of lemons. * '''[[Paestum]] Greek Temples''' (104&nbsp;km). Near [[Salerno]], there are three major temples in Doric style, dating from the first half of the 6th century BC. These were dedicated to Hera (only slightly smaller than the Parthenon); and Athena, and are one of the best conserved examples of Doric architecture. {{routebox | placename=Naples (by car) | image1=Autostrada A1 Italia.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Milan]] | minorl1=[[Florence]] ← [[Rome]] ← [[Caserta]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1= | image2=Autostrada A3 Italia.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Salerno]] | minorr2=[[Herculaneum]] → [[Pompeii]] | image3=Autostrada A16 Italia.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Canosa di Puglia|Canosa]] | minorr3=[[Avellino]] → [[Ariano Irpino]] | image4=Autostrada A56 Italia.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Pozzuoli]] | minorl4= | directionr4=E | majorr4= → merges into [[File:Autostrada A1 Italia.svg|22px]] | minorr4= | image5=Strada Statale 18 Italia.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=N | majorl5=END | minorl5= | directionr5=S | majorr5=[[Reggio di Calabria|Reggio Calabria]] | minorr5=[[Salerno]] → [[Paestum]] }} {{guidecity}} {{IsPartOf|Metropolitan Naples}} {{geo|40.833333|14.25}} 0s31ucl8be2a3h5uk1utzb3rje368d8 5289411 5289410 2026-06-08T10:44:40Z Ikan Kekek 36420 5289411 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner |Castel Nuovo Naples banner.jpg|unesco_whs=yes|dotm=yes}} {{other uses}} '''Naples''' ([[Italian phrasebook|Italian]]: ''Napoli''; Neapolitan: ''Napule'') in [[Italy]] is an ancient port on the Mediterranean sea. With just short of a million citizens, is the third most populous municipality. [[Metropolitan Naples]] is one of Italy's largest metropolitan areas, at three million citizens. ==Understand== [[File:Naples from the Castello Sant Elmo with Abbazia San Martino the port and the Vesuv.jpg|thumb|400px|View of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from Sant'Elmo Castle]] {{quote|See Naples and then die!<br> "Vide Napule e po' muore!"|author=A famous proverb, saying that one can die peacefully after seeing the unparalleled beauty of Naples. Famously quoted by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in his travel diary ''Italian Journey''. }} Naples represents one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world and a [[UNESCO World Heritage site]] with an unmatched heritage as a place of exchange between cultures. This is reflected in the city's structure and monuments, which are a mixture of Greek, Roman, Norman, Angevin, Spanish and French architecture. The UNESCO evaluation committee described Naples' historic centre the largest in Europe – as being "of exceptional value", and went on to say that Naples' setting on its Bay "gives it an outstanding universal value which has had a profound influence". But Italians have known these things for centuries: The view of Naples from the sea is so beautiful that a traditional Italian saying states that once you've seen it, you can die. As a testimony to its extraordinary history, the Naples region hosts an unparalleled concentration of UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Center of Naples itself; the Roman archaeological sites of [[Pompeii]], [[Herculaneum]], Cumae, [[Pozzuoli]], [[Oplontis]] and [[Stabiae]]; the Royal Palace of [[Caserta]]; the royal site of [[San Leucio]] and the Aqueduct of [[Vanvitelli]]. It is close to Vesuvius, the only active volcano on the European continent and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. [[Paestum]]'s Greek temples and the Amalfi Coast are possible day trips, as are the islands of [[Capri]], [[Ischia]] and [[Procida]] in the Bay of Naples. In literary history, Naples is known as a favourite destination of the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] poet Virgil. This is where he wrote the Roman national epic ''"Aeneid"'', and where he was eventually buried. A more contemporary Neapolitan author is the pseudonym Elena Ferrante, whose ''Neapolitan Novels'' follow two girls growing up in a poor Naples neighbourhood from the 1950s and onward. In 2013, Naples was the [http://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/6386 World Capital of Cultures]{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and hosted the Universal Forum of Cultures. ===History=== The city was founded in the 8th century BC as ''Parthenope'', by [[Ancient Greece|'''Greek settlers''']] from the nearby city of Cumae, itself founded by Greeks from the island of [[Evvia]], in the area between Monte Echia and the island of Megaride, on a previous 2nd millennium BC settlement named ''Phaleros'', a name connected to one of the Argonauts. The Cumaeans founded ''Neapolis'' ("New City") at the area of today's Piazza Municipio in 6th century BC, and the town became one of the most important Greek polis of '''Magna Grecia''' and the whole Mediterranean Sea. In 320 BC, the city was conquered by the Romans, who let it maintain its Greek culture and language. With the fall of the [[Roman Empire]], the town was conquered by the Byzantines, to became capital of an independent duchy. Naples was later governed by [[Normans]], Swabians and Angevins, who made it a capital; the King of Sicily became '''King of Naples''' after the Sicilian Vespers. During the first half of 17th century, Naples was one of the main centers of the Spanish monarchy, and the most populated city in Europe, with more than 400,000 inhabitants. After tragic events, like an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1630, the revolt of Masaniello in 1647 against the Spanish government, and the plague that killed half of the population in 1656, Naples reached a glorious period under the government of the '''House of Bourbon''', that made it one of the most relevant cities in the continent about culture, economy and politics. Following the French and Napoleonic invasions, the '''Kingdom of the Two Sicilies''' was established in 1815, restoring the Bourbon dominance over [[Southern Italy]] and [[Sicily]] and making Naples the third most relevant city in Europe and the first one in present Italy for inhabitants and economy. The annexation of the Two Sicilies to the newborn Kingdom of Italy in 1861 spelled, in fact, the beginning of a long period of decline for Naples and all Southern Italy. The town suffered the heavy bombings of [[World War II]], that left deep scars in its monumental heritage, but succeeded in kicking out the German occupiers during the revolt known as '''"the four days of Naples"'''. ===Orientation=== [[File:Napoli BW 2013-05-16 11-37-23 DxO.jpg|thumb|Interior of the Duomo (Cathedral)]] The Historical Centre, or '''Centro Storico''' of Naples is not only amazing but can also be something of a maze, filled with small irregular alleys. While the exact limits of the Centro Storico are a matter of debate, an inclusive definition could set its boundaries to ''Via Foria'' in the north, ''Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi'' to the east, the waterfront to the south and ''Via Toledo'' and the ''Quartieri Spagnoli'' to the west. Out of this huge area, the sections found to the north of ''Corso Umberto I'', and to the west of ''Via Duomo'' are most likely to be of interest to travelers. While orientation in this area is difficult there are a few main roads by which you can direct yourself. ''Corso Umberto I'' cuts across the Centro Storico from the north-east to the south-west, connecting to the central train station in the north-east, and is one of few major multilane roads in historical centre. At ''Piazza Nicola Amore'' it crosses ''Via Duomo'', a major road going across the centre from north to south. Finally, ''Via dei Tribunali'' and ''Spaccanapoli'' are two long, but rather narrow and crowded roads crossing the centre from east to west, both packed with street vendors and old churches. Notice that ''Spaccanapoli'' (literally "Naples splitter") is an unofficial name. The street's official names are ''Via Benedetto Croce'' for its western part and ''Via San Biagio Dei Librai'' for its eastern section. After crossing ''Via Duomo'' it loses much of its character, but continues east under the name ''Via Vicaria Vecchia''. South-west of the Centro Storico you will find the area '''San Ferdinando''', consisting of a large headland into the bay of Naples. The area has long been the regal centre of Naples, with the two medieval castles ''Castel Nuovo'' and ''Castel dell'Ovo'', and the old ''Royal Palace of Naples''. ''Via Partenope'' and ''Via Nazario Sauro'', packed with restaurants and hotels, follow the San Ferdinando waterfront and provide you with a beautiful view of the bay of Naples. Other areas of interest to tourists are '''Chiaia''', an affluent district with plenty of opportunities for shopping directly west of San Ferdinando; and '''Vomero''', a hilly residential area north of Chiaia and west of the Centro Storico, which due to its elevated location provide panoramic views of the bay and Vesuvius. Finally, aside from being beautiful, the bay to south of Naples and the mountain Vesuvius on its east are also good points of orientation, as they can be seen from several locations in the city. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Naples |4.7 |13.4 |92.1 |4.9 |13.9 |95.3 |7.3 |16.4 |77.9 |10.0 |19.4 |98.6 |14.3 |23.6 |59.0 |18.4 |27.7 |32.8 |20.9 |30.4 |28.5 |21.4 |31.0 |35.5 |17.6 |26.8 |88.9 |13.8 |23.0 |135.5 |9.5 |18.3 |152.1 |5.9 |14.3 |112.0 |float=right |clear=right | description = Source: NOAA }} Naples has Mediterranean climate, with short, mild winters and long, hot summers. The city benefits from over 300 days of sunshine per year, a value similar to that of Los Angeles, California. Snowfall is rare enough to be remembered as events. Annual average rainfall is high (1000 mm), usually most of it in a few days during the autumn. The prevailing wind is the ''libeccio'', coming in from the sea in the south-west. ===Tourist information=== * [http://www.visitnaples.eu/en/ Visit Naples] website * {{listing | name=Info Turismo Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.infoturismonapoli.it/ | email=ufficiocomunicazione@infoturismonapoli.com | address=Via San Giuseppe dei Nudi, 82 | lat=40.852993 | long=14.249407 | directions={{station|Museo|1|2}} | phone=+39 380 145 1379 | tollfree=+39 800 134 034 | fax=+39 081 447 264 | hours=08:30-20:00 | price= | wikidata=Q55824226 | content=The main tourist information point in the historic centre, few steps from the National Archaeological Museum, with helpful multilingual staff. }} ==Talk== The most widely spoken language in Naples is [[Italian]], or a mixture of Italian and Neapolitan (''Napulitano''). The Neapolitan language – notoriously unintelligible to many speakers of standard Italian – also bears witness to the town's diverse cultural origins, being composed of French, Spanish and Arabic words, inserted into a Greek, Oscan and Latin structure. Neapolitan is sometimes described as an Italian dialect, but it is recognized by UNESCO and linguists as a distinct language. It has well-defined roots and rules, and there is a great heritage of literature (e.g. Giambattista Basile's ''Lo cunto de li cunti'', a collection of fairy tales) and songs ('''O sole mio'' and ''Torna a Surriento'' are some iconic examples). Neapolitan is still thriving in Campania and adjacent parts of Lazio, Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria and Molise. The official language of Naples (as of all of Italy), however, is Italian, and everyone can speak it when prompted, though often with a strong local accent. Neapolitan has strong Spanish and French influences originating from periods of Spanish and French rule. Therefore, more Spanish and French words are understood by the locals than in other parts of Italy. English is the most commonly spoken foreign language, although the average knowledge of English is far from excellent. ==Get in== ===By plane=== [[File:Naples Airport, Italy (18069997289).jpg|thumb|Napoli-Capodichino airport main hall]] * {{go | name=Naples International Airport (Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli) | alt={{IATA|NAP}}, also known as '''Capodichino Airport''' | url=http://www.aeroportodinapoli.it/en/ | email= | address= | lat=40.8782 | long=14.2828 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Naples International Airport | image=Napoli 2010-by-RaBoe-21.jpg | wikidata=Q849383 | content=Works for connecting the airport to Naples Metro system were expected to be completed in 2027, but check. }} From the airport you can take a bus for €5 (called Alibus) which has two stops only: Stazione Centrale (Central station) and Piazza Municipio, near the main ferry port (molo Beverello). You can buy your ticket on the bus. The ticket [http://www.napoliunplugged.com/naples-alibus-airport-shuttle is valid for further public transport] trips, up to 90 min after validation. Further connections are listed on the [http://www.aeroportodinapoli.it/en/info-and-services/transport official airport website]{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. Beware of (legal) taxi drivers on the way to the Alibus stop, who claim to charge the same price as the Alibus, but actually also charge for children and go only once the minivan is full. If you have time to spare, you can take the 3S bus that will take you to the same stops as the Alibus for less. The difference is that the Alibus has limited stops, but the 3S will take you to the backstreets leading to the Stazione, continuing all the way to the port and a shopping district. Also, the Alibus is air conditioned whereas most 3S buses are not. Beware of illegal, unauthorized taxis and of anyone who may approach you directly. Authorized taxis are clearly visible at the exit; fixed fares exist for a number of destinations, and must be clearly shown in the cab. Make sure they are authorized before getting in the cab, and threaten to call the police ("polizia") should the taxi driver try to push back. Even authorized drivers may decline to run the meter and overcharge you citing non-existing tariffs, or tell you "cash only" unless you insist on paying with card (all licensed taxis should have working terminals by law). As of November 2023, the fixed fare from the airport to the central train station is 18 EUR per car, day and night, with luggage, including all charges except possible 1 EUR for motorway use. If you transfer between flights at the Capodichino Airport, beware that it is not possible to go from the arrivals directly to the gates, so you have to pass the security control again (it might be possible using the elevators at the baggage retrieval zone, but the path is not clearly marked). ===By train=== [[File:Stazione alta velocita, Zaha Hadid, Napoli Afragola.jpg|thumb|Napoli Afragola high speed railway station]] The main station in Naples is {{marker |type=go |name={{station|Napoli Centrale|city=naples|1|2}} |url=http://www.napolicentrale.it/en/ |lat=40.8529 |long=14.2725 |image=Gare ferroviaire de Naples-Centrale.jpg }}, situated at ''Garibaldi square'' and connected to the city's subway system. It's a rather large area with multiple substations (platform groups). Plan 10 minutes reserve if you go there for the first time, so that you find your train in time. Under the same roof, a few hundred meters south-east, there's the '''Piazza Garibaldi''' station - here you can catch local and regional ''Circumvesuviana'' trains. West of the main station platforms, and a few escalators down, is the entrance to subway Line 1. Some of the trains (e.g. towards [[Caserta]]) also share the platforms with Line 2. The entrances/substations for the individual lines are signposted visibly. However, the info tables at the substations only show the lines departing from the local platforms. So if you are at the wrong substation, you won't see your train time/platform info at the tables - and need to continue searching. From around the station, the bus routes Alibus, R2 and 151, the tram route 1 and the metro Line 1 will take you within three blocks of the ferries at Stazione Marittima. A massive new high-speed railway hub, {{marker |type=go |name=Napoli Afragola |url=https://www.fsitaliane.it/content/fsitaliane/it/innovazione/tecnologie-per-i-trasporti-/le-principali-stazioni-av/la-stazione-napoli-afragola.html {{dead link|date=December 2020}} |lat=40.931722 |long=14.330576 |image=Stazione alta velocita, Zaha Hadid, Napoli Afragola.jpg }}, has been built about 12 km north of the city centre. Some high speed trains running between Rome and points south of Naples will bypass the city centre and only use this station. Local trains call here as well, meaning that central Naples is just an easy interchange away if you find yourself arriving here. Other stations include '''Napoli Mergellina''', a magnificent Art Déco building and '''Napoli Campi Flegrei'''. Prices of trains to and from Rome vary a lot, starting from €9.90 for commuter regional trains and €19.90 for Frecciarossa high-speed trains. Check the site of '''[https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html Trenitalia]''' from more info. ===By boat=== [[File:Napoli 3586.jpg|thumb|A cruise ship docked in front of ''Maschio Angioino'']] [[Cruise ships]] dock at {{marker|type=go|name=Stazione Marittima |wikidata=Q2335067}}, a large terminal in the city center, near Piazza Municipio. *'''[http://www.medmargroup.it MedMar Group]''' operates several large ferry/passenger ships that connect Naples with [[Sardinia]] ([[Olbia]]), [[Corsica]] ([[Porto-Vecchio]]), [[Tunisia]] ([[Tunis]]), and the [[Aeolian Islands]]. These trips usually leave in the late afternoon or evening and arrive at their destination the next morning. *'''[https://en.tirrenia.it/ Tirrenia Navigazione]''' operates an overnight ferry service that has two separate routes, one to Sardinia ([[Cagliari]]) and the other to [[Sicily]] ([[Palermo]]). ===By car=== Naples is directly connected with [[Rome]] by the [[File:Autostrada A1 Italia.svg|25px]] motorway, and the trip takes generally less than 2 hours. The [[File:Autostrada A3 Italia.svg|25px]] motorway, instead, links the city to [[Salerno]] through [[Ercolano]] and [[Pompeii]]. The other major road is the [[File:Autostrada A16 Italia.svg|25px]], connecting Naples to the Adriatic coast of northern Apulia. Due to traffic jams and parking shortages in the city center, it's advisable to leave your car in a parking lot near the motorway exit or your accommodation, and to use public transportation to visit the city. ===By bus=== Many national and international private bus services operate in Naples, generally stopping at Piazza Garibaldi or Piazza Municipio. A new {{marker |type=go |lat=40.851150 |long=14.275193 |name={{station|bus terminal|city=naples|2}} }} has been created south of the central railway station, where 42 different bus companies stop their means of transport. Some of these provide links also from northern and eastern Europe. ==Get around== {{Mapframe|40.852|14.255|zoom=13|width=500|show=go,see,do,listing,mask}} {{Mapshapes|Q747184}} <!-- metro lines --> {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q2274338|stroke=#0000FF|stroke-width=5|stroke-opacity=0.8|title=Line 2}} <!-- not officially part of metro, thus... --> {{Mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q100008,Q3754445,Q3754453,Q948209|stroke=#F58220|stroke-width=4|stroke-opacity=0.8}} <!-- funiculars --> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q692803|stroke=#00792C|stroke-width=5|stroke-opacity=0.4|title=Circumflegrea}} <!-- Circumflegrea railway --> {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q1000745|stroke=#008D78|stroke-width=5|stroke-opacity=0.4|title=Cumana}} <!-- Cumana railway --> {{Mapshapes|Q867565}} <!-- Circumvesuviana railway network --> Traffic in Naples can be extremely heavy, similar to that of other big cities like Paris and New York. Extensive excavation works are ongoing to complete some metro segments, adding further to traffic in some areas. A typical example is the train station area, which is undergoing a complete makeover (a model of how it will look is observable in the interior of Stazione Centrale), plus the excavation of a metro line connecting it with Capodichino Airport. Another example is Piazza Nicola Amore (commonly known as Piazza Quattro Palazzi because of the four twin buildings surrounding it), where metro line excavations revealed an ancient Roman temple, whose structure will be integrated in the futuristic station designed by the world-class architect Renzo Piano. Normal traffic regulations are generally observed in Naples; however, it is prudent to follow the locals when crossing the street. Since pedestrians often cross the street in the middle of the block, Neapolitan drivers are very attentive, and accidents are very rare. Remember to always look left (and not right) for incoming cars or motorbikes, since circulation follows European standards. ===By taxi=== Taxis and the Metro are the quickest ways to see Naples. Taxis are the most expensive way, though. Before getting into a taxi, make sure it is licensed. Licensed taxis will have a city crest on the door and a taxi number. Also, make sure it has a meter. By law, licensed taxis must display a list of set fares in a number of languages (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish). Check for such fares and agree to them ''before'' starting the journey. Moreover, you have to explicitly request whether you want the fixed fare or the meter before starting the journey. All taxis should have a terminal for card payments, but even licensed drivers may push you to pay cash or try to charge more if you pay by card, that's illegal. Some drivers decline to run the meter or hide fixed fares sheet from you when you get in, don't tell you the price, and overcharge you in the end. You can check fares (metered and fixed) at https://www.comune.napoli.it/articolo_tematico/trasporti-mobilita/taxi-e-ncc/taxi/servizio-taxi/ (the official website) or https://www.taxinapoli.it/en/rates/ (one taxi company's website, may be more readable). Note that travels "to suburban" double the fare immediately, there are lots of small charges for calling the taxi by phone or each small luggage piece, rides to/from the airport, and more, the meter won't show these. Fixed fares include almost everything. There are four major taxi companies in Naples, but they all have the same fares. None of them allows you to reserve a ride in advance; if you call, they will merely start looking for a car for you some time before your trip starts with no guarantees. Similarly, taxi apps like FreeNOW and Uber can only call you a licensed taxi right now with the same rules as above. ===On foot=== You will be surprised how easily you can get around by foot, too. Interesting spots are almost on every corner and most distances – especially in the (historic) centre – are small and can be walked in a matter of minutes. === By bike === Many streets – especially in the older parts of town – are made of cobblestones, (occasionally damaged) asphalt or a combination of both. Care should therefore be taken when riding a standard city bike. Many people will use fatbikes (with thicker tires, often electric) to get around. One of the few proper cycle lanes lies at the promenade next to the water. There are also some shared bike rental stations around that area. * {{Listing |name=Mary Moto |url=https://www.marymoto.it |address=Via Tommaso Caravita, 30, 80134 Napoli |lat=40.8452695 |long=14.2495724 |price=€5 per hour |lastedit=2022-12-13 |content=Electric bike rental. }} * {{Listing |name=Bike Sharing Napoli |url=https://www.cleanap.org/bikesharingnapoli.it/en |lastedit=2022-12-13 |content=Bike sharing. A few stations near the central station and the waterfront. }} ===By scooter=== A good alternative to get around is by renting a scooter, there are many providers to choose from and the prices are relatively economical. If you feel confident on the road, this is a good way to avoid the heavy traffic and the confusing public transport. Motorists in Naples are notoriously assertive on the road, so always make sure to respect the local laws and be aware of other drivers around you. * {{go |name=Naples BikesBooking |url=https://bikesbooking.com/en/rent-a-scooter-in-Naples/ |email= |address= |lat= |long= |directions= |phone= |tollfree= |fax= |hours= |price= |lastedit=2025-11-28 |content=Offer scooter and motorcycle rental in the center of Naples. GPS, helmets, airport or hotel delivery available. }} * {{listing | type = go | name = Moto Tour Napoli | url = https://mototournapoli.it | email = info@mototournapoli.it | address = | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours =Daily 24 hr | price = | lastedit = 2025-11-28 | content = Offer scooter, moto and vespa tours around Naples. }} * {{go |name=Riderly |url=https://riderly.com/rental-locations/italy/naples/ |email= |address= |lat= |long= |directions= |phone= |tollfree= |fax= |hours= |price= |lastedit=2021-05-21 |content=Provide motorcycles and scooters for rent with helmets for both the rider and passenger. }} * {{go |name=EcoDrive |url=https://rentecodrive.com/ |email= |address= |lat= |long= |directions= |phone=+39 081 551 3104 |tollfree= |fax= |hours= |price= |lastedit=2021-05-21 |content=They rent smaller eco friendly scooters and e-bikes. Helmet provided for the main driver. }} ===By public transportation on land=== [[File:Napoli - mappa rete metropolitana (schematica, con linea 2).svg|thumb|Map of Naples metro]] [[File:Napoli - Funicolare di Montesanto.jpg|thumb|The funicular train stopped at the Via Morghen station in Vomero]] Naples' public transportation system is fairly difficult to understand for the first time visitor, since different lines are operated by different companies and sometimes interexchange is not allowed between different providers. Nevertheless, the creation of the organization UnicoCampania with the aim of managing an integrated fare system for the whole region of Campania, has seen a real simplification of the tariffs. Within city limits, integrated tickets are available for use on any kind of vehicle and company. They exist at the price of €1.80 for one hour of validity, and €5.40 for a day. Besides, a ''Corsa Semplice'' ticket, valid for one ride in only one transport company, is available at the fare €1.50. Tickets can be bought at any authorized selling point. A very common place to find them away from railway or Metro stations is tobacco shops (''Tabaccheria'', easily identified by a big white "T" on a rectangular black field) or newspaper shops. They are '''not''' sold on board the trains or buses. Tickets are available online through the UnicoCampania app (available for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pluservice.unicoc Android] and [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unico-campania-app/id1504055273 iOS]). On the metro, ''TAP & Go'' may be used with any contactless credit/debit card, including through Apple Pay/Google Pay. You must always tap out at your destination station. Many buses have ''TAP & Go'' terminals as well, but the system does not appear to have been officially rolled out. Passengers are randomly checked for having a ticket by authorized personnel. Not having a ticket results in a huge fine, with no exceptions, since in Italy this act is a tax offence. *'''Metropolitana di Napoli'''. There are three lines of underground subway in Naples. They are always monitored by cameras and security officers, which both protects passengers, and deters them from marking graffiti or otherwise behaving uncivilly. **{{rint|naples|m1}}, managed by '''Azienda Napoletana di Mobilità''' (ANM), connects the city center to the hill quarters, like Vomero and the hospitals area. Avoid passing through Piscinola and Secondigliano as those areas can be very dodgy and dangerous. **{{rint|naples|2}}, actually a commuter rail service operated by '''Trenitalia''', crosses the city from west to east and have 10 stations within city limits. At Garibaldi, Cavour-Museo and Mergellina, it connects to subway lines. The tracks are shared with regional rail services of Trenitalia to [[Caserta]], [[Castellammare di Stabia]], [[Salerno]] and Pozzuoli. **{{rint|naples|m6}}, also managed by ANM, is a light subway connecting Fuorigrotta to Piazza Municipio. The line has 8 stops. **{{rint|naples|m11}}.The Rainbow Line, thus called because of the characteristic colors of its stations, starts in '''Piscinola''', where it connects with Line 1 of the underground subway. It's a 10.5-km-long, totally underground journey, which connects the northern suburbs of Naples, passing through Mugnano, Giugliano and Aversa. *'''[https://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=73&Itemid=100 Funicolare]{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''. ANM also operates the four cable cars lines {{rint|naples|centrale}} {{rint|naples|chiaia}} {{rint|naples|mergellina}} {{rint|naples|montesanto}}. The first one connects Via Toledo to the hilly neighborhood of Vomero, the second runs from the elegant area of Chiaia to Vomero, the third connects the coast of Mergellina to the hill of Posillipo while the last one runs from the historic centre to Vomero. *'''[https://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1308&Itemid=260 Trams]{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''. ANM operates two tram lines (1 and 4), of which one goes along the shore of Santa Lucia - Castelnuovo - Garibaldi (Central Station). *'''[https://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1308&Itemid=260 Buses]{{Dead link|date=July 2024|bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''. ANM also operates all bus lines within Naples, most of which are circular. Naples suffers from a serious problem of traffic jams and usually buses are overcrowded, so try to avoid them if you can (except for evenings and weekends). Three different regional train companies that operated in Naples and surrounding areas (''Circumvesuviana'', ''SEPSA'' and ''MetroCampania NordEst'') were in December 2012 incorporated by merger into the historic company '''Ente Autonomo Volturno''' (EAV), which at the time ran its own fleet of intercity and highway buses. Since then, EAV is in charge of management and improvement of most of the regional public transport by rail: *'''Circumvesuviana''' [[File:Logo Circumvesuviana.svg|25px]]. Founded in 1889, the former Circumvesuviana railway operates from its own terminal station of {{marker |type=go |name=Napoli Porta Nolana |lat=40.8492 |long=14.2693 |image=Stazione di Napoli Porta Nolana.JPG }}. All routes pass through the underground station '''Piazza Garibaldi''' (which connects to Napoli Centrale and city subway) before splitting into 6 branches to towns in the eastern part of the province. An interesting route goes from Naples to Sorrento in about one hour, with several stops in between, including Pompei Scavi (from where it is an easy foot walk to the main entrance to [[Pompeii]] ruins) and Ercolano ([[Herculaneum]]). A second route travels around the northern flanks of Mt. Vesuvius and on to Sarno. Other routes go to Acerra, Nola and Baiano. *{{rint|naples|cumana}}. This line operates from '''Napoli - Montesanto''', the original end station of SEPSA. It follows the coastline to the west of the city for approximately 20&nbsp;km before ending in Torregaveta (Bacoli). The line runs through the urban centres of Montesanto, Fuorigrotta, Bagnoli, Pozzuoli, Arco Felice, Baia and Fusaro, before reaching Torregaveta. *{{rint|naples|circumflegrea}}. It also starts in '''Napoli - Montesanto''' and ends in Torregaveta. However, it runs further inland than the Cumana line, along the districts of Soccavo, Pianura, Quarto Flegreo, Licola and Cuma. It is approximately 7 km longer than the Cumana. Because both lines start and end in the same terminal stations, users can quickly transfer from one train to the other and complete an interesting tourist loop though the Phlegraean Fields. ''TAP & Go'' with contactless credit/debit cards may be used for Circumvesuviana rides. As of 2026, at least the stations relevant for tourists (Piazza Garibaldi, Ercolano, Pompei Scavi, Sorrento, etc.) are definitely equipped with ''TAP & Go'' terminals, probably all stations are. The [https://www.eavsrl.it/# EAV website] has more information on timings, routes and cost of tickets (click "Inglese" in the top right corner). In addition to the EAV trains, national railway company '''Trenitalia''' also operates regional trains to many destinations in the province: Formia-Castellamare, Naples-Capua and Naples-Salerno. All these services share the railway of Metro Line 2 when crossing the city. ===By ferry and hydrofoil=== [[File:I08 119 Bf Napoli Garibaldi, ETR 211.jpg|thumb|''Metrostar'' convoy of Circumvesuviana]] There are several ferry and hydrofoil services that connect Naples and local ports and islands. Ferry and hydrofoil services leave from either {{marker |type=go |name={{station|Molo Beverello|city=naples|1}} |lat=40.837352 |long=14.254749 |image=Castel Nuovo from sea (2006-05-273).jpg }}, {{marker |type=go |lat=40.84336 |long=14.26104 |name=Porta di Massa |image=Porto di Napoli 2005 0131.jpg }} (approx. 1 km by foot from Beverello), {{marker |type=go |name={{station|Mergellina|city=naples|2|6}} |lat=40.828849 |long=14.222715 |image=Napoli 2010-by-RaBoe-54.jpg }} or {{marker |type=go |name={{station|Pozzuoli|city=naples|cumana}} |lat=40.823712 |long=14.117935 |image=Pozzuoli porto turistico 1070991.JPG }}. Some then of them are listed here: *'''[http://www.metròdelmare.it/ Metrò del Mare]''' has several lines that connect Naples and Sapri; Bacoli and Salerno and Sorrento; Monte di Procida and Salerno; and, Amalfi and Sapri. Besides the main stops the ferry service also connects many smaller communities. The Metro del Mare webpage has schedules, timetables and location of ticket counters. It seems to only operate in summer. *'''[http://www.navlib.it/index.asp L.N.G.] {{dead link|date=December 2020}}''' has a hydrofoil service that connects Naples with the island of Capri, along with Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. Schedules and timings can be found on its website. *'''[http://www.alilauro.it AliLauro]''' has a hydrofoil service that connects Naples with the islands of Ponza, Ventotene, Procida, Ischia, Capri and Eolie, and the towns of Formia, Castellamare, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Salerno. Alilauro operates from both the Molo Beverello and Mergelina. *'''[http://www.medmargroup.it/ MedMar]''', '''[http://www.caremar.it/index.php/en/ Caremar]''' and '''[http://www.snav.it/en/ SNAV]''' operate hydrofoils and ferries. Reaching one of the islands in the gulf by ferry can take up to 70 minutes (hydrofoils are much faster, but more expensive). For most of the year, the sea is calm, and in any case when it happens to be rough the boats' runs are stopped. In any case, it is advised to follow the normal measures for sea travel. In particular, if you are sensible to the rolling of the ships, or travel with young children, consider taking an appropriate medication. Ferries also have open decks, which are particularly attractive and scenic to use in spring and summer. The sunlight is bright here, so cover up or use sunscreen to prevent sunburns. Be sure to check for dolphins or sea turtles while travelling toward Capri, in particular. Loggerhead sea turtles are quite common, and Naples' Aquarium also hosts a renowned veterinary unit, whose speciality is to recover and heal wounded turtles and get them back to the sea. ==See== As a [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/726 '''UNESCO World Heritage'''] site, the historic centre of Naples hosts a huge number of architectural landmarks. ===Churches and religious structures=== [[File:Basilica Reale San Francesco di Paola - panoramio.jpg|thumb|The church of San Francesco di Paola, in Piazza del Plebiscito]] [[File:Main altar - Gesù Nuovo - Naples - Italy 2015.JPG|thumb|Interior of the church of Gesù Nuovo]] [[File:Navata Carmine Maggiore.jpg|thumb|Interior of Carmine Maggiore]] * {{see | name=Cappella Sansevero | alt= | url=http://www.museosansevero.it/?lang=en | email= | address= | lat=40.84928 | long=14.25489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€12 (reductions available) | wikipedia=Cappella Sansevero | image=Immagine d'insieme 2, Cappella Sansevero.jpg | wikidata=Q897839 |lastedit=2026-01-13| content=A chapel built in 1590, it contains sculptures and other works of art by some of the leading Italian artists of the 18th century, like the extraordinary ''Veiled Christ'' by Giuseppe Sanmartino. It also has a high scientific interest because it hosts the ''anatomical machines'', a still mysterious experiment by Raimondo Di Sangro, a prominent Renaissance scientist. In addition, in the basement there are two human vein models, looking like plastination. Because of the small size, the waiting queue may be longer than at other attractions in Naples. }} * {{see | name=San Francesco di Paola | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.8353 | long=14.2475 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=San Francesco di Paola, Naples | image=NapoliSanFrancescoDaPaolaFacciata.jpg | wikidata=Q241410 | content=One of the main churches in Naples, it's at the west side of Piazza del Plebiscito, the city's main square. The place was planned by King Joachim Murat of Naples (Napoleon's brother-in-law) as a tribute to the emperor. When Napoleon was dispatched, Ferdinand I of Bourbon continued the construction but converted the final product into the church one sees today. The church is reminiscent of the Pantheon in Rome. The façade is fronted by a portico resting on six columns and two Ionic pillars. Inside, the church is circular with two side chapels. The dome is 53 metres high. }} * {{see | name=Gesù Nuovo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza Gesù Nuovo | lat=40.847622 | long=14.251803 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 557 8151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 07:00-12:30 and 16:00-19:45 | price= | wikipedia=Gesù Nuovo | image=Facciata della chiesa del Gesù Nuovo (Napoli) - BW 2013-05-16.jpg | wikidata=Q718774 | content=The Church of Gesù Nuovo (New Jesus) was built in 1470 as a palace for Roberto Sanseverino, Prince of Salerno. The Jesuits had already built a church in Naples, now called Gesú Vecchio. Political intrigues caused the property to be confiscated, and eventually sold in the 1580s to the Jesuits to construct a church (1584–1601) under architect Giuseppe Valeriano. The unusual façade, unusually plain for a Baroque style church, is of rusticated ashlar and is the original façade of the palace. The church contains masterpieces of some of the most notable Neapolitan artists: Belisario Corenzio, Paolo de Matteis, Francesco Solimena, Giovanni Lanfranco and Massimo Stanzione. }} * {{see | name=San Domenico Maggiore | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza S. Domenico Maggiore, 8A | lat=40.848731 | long=14.254407 | directions= | phone=+39 081 459 188 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-19:00 | price=Church: free, monastery: variable | wikipedia=San Domenico Maggiore | image=SanDomenicoMaggioreNaples.jpg | wikidata=Q897603 | content=One of the most prominent churches of Naples. This Gothic church (est. 1283) incorporates a smaller, original church built on this site in the 10th century, San Michele Arcangelo a Morfisa. The monastery annexed to the church has been the home of prominent names in the history of religion and philosophy. It was the original seat of the University of Naples, where Thomas Aquinas, a former monk at San Domenico Maggiore, returned to teach theology in 1272. As well, the philosopher monk, Giordano Bruno, lived here. The sacristy houses a series of 45 sepulchres of members of the royal Aragonese family, including that of King Ferdinand I. }} * {{see | name=Santa Chiara | alt= | url=http://www.monasterodisantachiara.it/english/ | email=amministraziones.chiara@gmail.com | address=Via Santa Chiara, 49 | lat=40.846611 | long=14.252833 | directions={{station|Dante|1}}; facing Gesù Nuovo | phone=+39 081 797 1224 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:30-17:30, Sa Su 10:00-14:30 | price= | wikipedia=Santa Chiara, Naples | image=Monastero di SantaChiaraNaples.jpg | wikidata=Q810104 | content=A religious complex which includes the Church of Santa Chiara, a monastery, tombs, and an archaeological museum. The double monastic complex was built in 1313-1340 by Queen Sancha of Majorca and her husband King Robert of Naples. The original church was in traditional Provençal-Gothic style, but was decorated in the 1744 century in Baroque style by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro. Santa Chiara was the largest Clarissan church ever built, and it was the first Clarissan church built where the nuns in their choir would have been able to view the performance of Mass. The bell tower, separated from the main edifice, was begun in 1328 but was completed only in Renaissance times. The simple interior houses the tomb of King Robert and, in the side chapels, those of the Bourbon king of Naples, Francis II and his consort Maria Sophie of Bavaria, as well as of Queen Maria Christina of Savoy and of the national hero Salvo d'Acquisto (a carabiniere who sacrificed his own life to save the lives of 22 civilian hostages at the time of the Nazi occupation). Famous is the cloister of the Clarisses, transformed in 1742 by Vaccaro with the addition of precious majolica tiles in Rococò style. The Nuns' Choir houses fragments of frescoes by Giotto. }} * {{see | name=Naples Cathedral | alt=Duomo di Napoli, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta or Cattedrale di San Gennaro | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.85257 | long=14.25951 | directions={{station|Duomo|1}} | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Naples Cathedral | image=Naples duomo facade.jpg | wikidata=Q256486 | content=Built in the 18th century, it is the main church of Naples. It is widely known as the Cattedrale di San Gennaro, in honour of Saint Januarius, the city's patron saint. It was built on the foundations of two palaeo-Christian basilicas, whose traces can still be clearly seen. Underneath the building, excavations have revealed Greek and Roman artifacts. The Cathedral is famous for ''Miracle of the Blood'', a recurring miracle taking place on the first Saturday of May and September 19th every year. During the ritual an ampule containing the old dried out blood of Saint Januarius is brought out and stirred; and miraculously liquefies. According to legend, disaster will befall Naples if the blood fails to liquefy. Service times can be found on the cathedral website; for the miracle, you must get there about 90 minutes early to be assured a seat.<br />The Royal Chapel of the Treasure of St. Januarius next to the cathedral holds the extensive treasure and can be visited for 14€ from 9:30-18:00 o'clock. }} * {{see | name=San Gregorio Armeno | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via San Gregorio Armeno, 1 | lat=40.850175 | long=14.257636 | directions= | phone=+39 081 552 0186 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-12:00, Su 09:00-13:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=San Gregorio Armeno | image=Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno - Interno navata.jpg | wikidata=Q1255785 | lastedit=2018-06-20 | content=The church was completed in 1640, in honor of Saint Gregory of Armenia and it represents, along with the adjacent monastery, one of the most relevant Baroque complexes in Naples. The interior is decorated with 52 frescoes by Luca Giordano, and it is characterized by a single nave with five side arcades and chapels, in an impressive triumph of Baroque decorations. }} * {{see | name=Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore | alt= | url=http://www.santuariocarminemaggiore.it | email=info@santuariocarminemaggiore.it | address=Piazza del Carmine, 2 | lat=40.8468 | long=14.2676 | directions= | phone=+39 081 201 196 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Santa Maria del Carmine, Naples | image=Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore (Naples).jpg | wikidata=Q717930 | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=One of Naples' main churches, related to important historical events of the city and its kingdom, such as Masaniello revolt and the executions happened during the five months existence of Parthenopean Republic (1799). The interior is a true triumph of Baroque decorations including polychrome marbles, stuccoes and a magnificent gilded ceiling. The basilica is located in Piazza del Carmine, few steps away from Piazza Mercato and Via Marina and it's recognizable by the 75-m bell tower, with a characteristic onion dome. }} ===Other sights=== [[File:Castel Nuovo (29) (15584302832) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Castel Nuovo, commonly called ''Maschio Angioino'']] [[File:4433 SantElmo.jpg|thumb|Catel Sant'Elmo from below]] [[File:Galleria borbonica - Cistern (Naples).jpg|thumb|Cistern of Bourbon tunnel, used as a shelter during World War II]] * {{see | name=Castel dell'Ovo | alt=Egg Castle | url=http://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/1433?uniq=1d06578e94e74032bf7f1fa90ba70607 | email=casteldellovo@comune.napoli.it | address=Via Eldorado, 3 | lat=40.828026 | long=14.247798 | directions= | phone=+39 081 795 4592 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:30, Su 09:00-14:00 | price=Free entry | wikipedia=Castel dell'Ovo | image=Castel del'Ovo Naples.jpg | wikidata=Q645041 | content=The oldest castle of the city, located on the former island of ''Megaride'', now a peninsula, on the Gulf of Naples. The castle's name comes from a legend that the Roman poet Virgil (who had a reputation in medieval times as a great sorcerer) put a magical egg into the foundations to support them. The island of Megaride was where Greek colonists from Cumae founded the nucleus of the city (Palepolis) in the 6th century BC. In the 1st century BC the Roman patrician Lucius Licinius Lucullus built the magnificent villa ''Castellum Lucullanum'' on the site. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans in the 12th century. }} * {{see | name=Castel Nuovo | alt=New Castle | url=http://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/1372 | email= | address=Via Vittorio Emanuele III | lat=40.8383 | long=14.2532 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 795 7709 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 08:30-19:00 | price= | wikipedia=Castel Nuovo | image=Naples-Castel Nuovo.jpg | wikidata=Q781219 | content=Often called ''Maschio Angioino'', it is a medieval castle and the main symbol of the architecture of the city. It was first begun in 1279 by Charles I of Anjou and completed three years later. Castel Nuovo soon became the nucleus of the historical center of the city, and was often the site of famous events. For example, in 1294, Pope Celestine V resigned from the Papacy in a hall of the castle. The event was depicted by Dante Alighieri in his masterpiece la ''Divina Commedia'', in the verse ''Colui che per viltade fece il gran rifiuto''. }} * {{see | name=Castel Capuano | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza Enrico de Nicola, 2 | lat=40.853269 | long=14.264158 | directions= | phone=+39 081 223 7262 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:30 | price= | wikipedia=Castel Capuano | image=Napoli - Castel Capuano.jpg | wikidata=Q858940 | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=The second most ancient castle of Naples after Castel dell'Ovo, built in 12th century by the Normans over a necropolis for use as a royal palace. It was then used as a residence for distinguished visitors such as Francesco Petrarca, and also as site for royal weddings and ceremonies. In 1503 it became the seat of city's courthouse for almost half a millennium, until the year 1995. Its name derives from its proximity to the road that led to Capua. }} * The following museums can be grouped and visited within a day or two using a combined ticket: ** {{see | name=Castel Sant'Elmo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.8438 | long=14.2390 | directions={{station|Morghen|centrale}}, then a five minutes walk | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=5€ | wikipedia=Castel Sant'Elmo | image=4433 SantElmo.jpg | wikidata=Q1048627 |lastedit=2026-03-15| content=A huge, imposing hilltop medieval fortress, providing outlooks to the surrounding city and hosting a small art gallery. Great place to watch the sunset behind Ischia and Procida. }} ** {{see | name=Certosa e Museo di San Martino | alt= | url=http://www.polomusealecampania.beniculturali.it/index.php/certosa-e-museo | email= | address= | lat=40.843333 | long=14.24124 | directions=adjacent to the castle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Certosa di San Martino | image=Napoli s Martino QDP 1050019.JPG | wikidata=Q859732 | content=A former monastery complex, now a museum. It is the most visible landmark of the city, perched atop the Vomero hill that commands the gulf. A Carthusian monastery, it was finished and inaugurated under the rule of Queen Joan I in 1368. In 1623, it was further expanded and became, under the direction of architect Cosimo Fanzago, essentially the structure one sees today. In the early 19th century, under French rule the monastery was closed and was abandoned by the religious order. Today, the buildings house a museum with a display of Spanish and Bourbon era artifacts, as well as displays of the presepe (Nativity scene) considered to be among the finest in the world. }} ** {{see | name=Villa Floridiana and Museo Nazionale della ceramica Duca di Martina | alt= | url=http://floridiana.napolibeniculturali.it | email= | address= | lat=40.8394 | long=14.23005 | directions=bus 128 to "Falcone" | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Museum of Ceramics, Naples | image=Napoli - Villa Floridiana.jpg | wikidata=Q3868424 | content=A large, quiet park with beautiful panoramic views, surrounds a neoclassical villa which hosts a large ceramic collection from different parts of the world. }} ** {{see | name=Villa Pignatelli | alt= | url=http://www.polomusealecampania.beniculturali.it/index.php/il-museo-pignatelli | email= | address= | lat=40.8349 | long=14.2335 | directions={{station|Parco Margherita|chiaia}}, then walk a few blocks. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Villa Pignatelli | image=Napoli - Villa Pignatelli9.jpg | wikidata=Q682173 | content=A former luxurious residence and a small park. Also a quite interesting museum of horse carriage vehicles and other horse equipment. }} * {{see | name=Posillipo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.8102 | long=14.2024 | directions={{station|Mergellina|2|6}}; then walk downhill to Via Mergellina and take bus 140 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Posillipo | image=Posillipo da via Orazio.jpg | wikidata=Q589347 | content=(''Pusìlleco'' in Neapolitan) A district of Naples on the northwestern part of the town. The Greeks first named this place ''Pausílypon'' (meaning "respite from worry") due to the enchanting calm of the shore. There are Roman ruins at water's edge, remains of the residence of Vedius Pollio. The area contains some notable historical buildings and landmarks. Among these is the Palazzo Donn'Anna and Villa Rosebery, the Italian President's residence during his stays in Naples. }} * {{see | name=Galleria Umberto I | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.838441 | long=14.249482 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Galleria Umberto I | image=Naples-Galeria Umberto I 125.jpg | wikidata=Q1007726 | content=A public shopping gallery that is directly across from the San Carlo opera house. It was designed by Emanuele Rocco, who employed modern architectural elements reminiscent of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. The Galleria was meant to combine businesses, shops, cafes and social life — public space — with private space in the apartments on the third floor. }} * Subterranean archeological excavations are a quite popular sight, with not too distinctive names. ** The following two are 100 m apart on the same street intersection. They are showing different parts of the ancient city structures underneath the current street level, both take about 1½ hr: *** {{see | name=Napoli Sotteranea | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.85127 | long=14.25671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=Shows former stone quarries, used the city buildings, transformed later to water distribution network, garbage disposal pits and finally a war shelter. You will visit several larger and smaller areas connected by narrow paths - beware if you are claustrophobic! In addition, the tour shows remains of the nearby Greco-Roman theatre, where Nero (supposedly) made his artistic debut. }} *** {{see | name=Neapolis Sotterrata | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.85066 | long=14.25767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Scavi san lorenzo maggiore01.jpg | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=Presents ruins of a former Roman market - shops and the like. In addition, entrance to the surrounding museum and chapels is included. }} ** Near ''Piazza del Plebiscito'', another two are available: *** {{see | name=Napoli sotterranea | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.83689 | long=14.24851 | directions=Bar Gambrinus at Trieste e Trento square. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-07-30 | content=Shows the labyrinth of tunnels, tanks and cavities and takes about 1 hr. }} *** {{see | name=Galleria Borbonica | alt= | url=http://www.galleriaborbonica.com/en/home/home/ | email=mail@galleriaborbonica.com | address=Vico del Grottone, 4/Via D. Morelli, 61 | lat=40.8354 | long=14.2463 | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 5808 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bourbon Tunnel | image=Galleria borbonica - War refuge (Naples).jpg | wikidata=Q4000489 | lastedit=2017-07-30 | content=A tour of an old tunnel that connects the palace to military barracks, used as a bomb shelter in World War II. }}<!-- -->[[File:CATACOMBE DI S. GENNARO VESIBOLO SUPERIORE.jpg|thumb|Catacombs of San Gennaro, upper level]] * Unique early Christian underground cemeteries (catacombs) behind the former city walls are near the Capodimonte – they are completely different, but both quite interesting. One entrance (€13) is valid for both (enter the other within a year). ** {{see | name=Catacombe di San Gennaro | alt= | url=http://www.catacombedinapoli.it/en/places/catacombs-of-san-gennaro-naples | email= | address= | lat=40.86418 | long=14.247624 | directions=Take bus to Capodimonte e.g. from Museo. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-17:00 (last admission), Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=Catacombs of San Gennaro | image=Catacombe di San Gennaro 024.jpg | wikidata=Q3663206 | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=An extensive, two floor catacombs area restored and maintained by a few dozen local-patriots. Misc. tombs, frescoes, mosaics, etc., are shown. }} ** {{see | name=Catacombe di San Gaudioso | alt= | url=http://www.catacombedinapoli.it/en/places/catacombs-of-san-gaudioso-naples | email= | address= | lat=40.8599 | long=14.249 | directions=On the way to San Gennaro, jump off at the bridge and take elevator in the middle of it. Also possible to exit right from the San Gennaro chapel and walk down the street. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-13:00 (last admission) | price= | wikipedia=Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus | image=Cripta di Santa Maria della Sanità.jpg | wikidata=Q3663202 | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=A catacombe area where macabre ritual of "draining" was performed. A few remains of skulls in the walls, parts of skeletons and wall paintings are shown. Also the history of the "upstairs" church is shortly showcased. }} * {{see | name=Tomb of Virgil | alt= | url= | email= | address=Parco Vergiliano | lat=40.830083 | long=14.217721 | directions={{station|Mergellina|2}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parco Virgiliano (Mergellina) | image=Parco della Grotta di Posillipo3.jpg | wikidata=Q3895452 | content=One of the greatest Latin poets, author of the Aeneid. }} * {{see | name=Metro stations | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Art Stations of the Naples Metro | wikidata=Q117939 | lastedit=2017-05-02 | content=All (or most) stations contain some works of contemporary art from many artists - and/or striking architecture. Among the most interesting ones are Universitá and Toledo. The metro buildings won the prize for the "Most Innovative Approach to Station Development" at Metros 2009, and in 2012, the {{station|Toledo|1}} station was elected as the "Europe's most impressive" by the British newspaper ''The Daily Telegraph'' for its remarkable artistic value. }} * {{see | name=Porta Capuana | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza Enrico de Nicola | lat=40.85433 | long=14.26544 | directions=in front of Castel Capuano | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Porta Capuana | image=Porta Capuana - Naples 2013-05-16 10-19-01 DxO.jpg | wikidata=Q834089 | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=Ancient city gate built in 1484, during the Aragonese rule, it represents one of the few visible remains of the medieval walls of Naples. It consists of an arch of white marble decorated with various bas-reliefs, between two impressing cylindrical towers made of igneous rock. During the first half of 20th century the square around the gate was a meeting point for artists and intellectuals. }} * {{see | name=Fontana del Gigante | alt=Fountain of the Giant | url= | email= | address=Via Partenope | lat=40.82967 | long=14.250081 | directions=promenade corner | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fontana del Gigante, Naples | image=Fontana del Gigante Naples.jpg | wikidata=Q1002734 | lastedit=2018-07-05 | content=One of the most beautiful fountains of the city, made in the beginning of 17th century by Pietro Bernini, father of the more famous Gian Lorenzo. It was used to sit beside the Royal Palace, close to the statue of a giant. It was then moved to the promenade. It is composed of three round arches topped by coat of arms and decorated by various statues. }} * {{see | name=Fontanelle Cemetery | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Fontanelle 80 | lat=40.858668 | long=14.238740 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fontanelle cemetery | lastedit=2026-03-15 | content=These caves in the hillside of Materdei contain a vast ossuary. As of 3/2026 it is still closed for longer renovations. The opening has been delayed for years, so the current prediction of a possible re-opening in 2026 should be taken with a grain of salt. }} ===Museums=== [[File:Fish Catalogue mosaic , Naples National Archaeological Museum.jpg|thumb|Mosaic of marine life from Pompeii, c. 100 BC, which is exhibited at the Naples National Archeological Museum]] * {{see | name=Naples National Archeological Museum | alt=Museo archeologico nazionale di Napoli, MANN | url=https://museoarcheologiconapoli.it/en/home-english/ | email= | address=Piazza Museo, 19 | lat=40.853378 | long=14.250486 | directions={{station|Museo|1|2}}, {{station|Cavour|2}} | phone=+39 081 442 2149 | tollfree= | hours=W-M 09:00-19:30 | price=€20, free with [[Campania#Artecard|Artecard]] and on the first Sunday of month, for visitors below 18 years of age or with disability. | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Naples | image=Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli - panoramio (1).jpg | wikidata=Q637248 |lastedit=2026-03-15| content=The most important Italian archaeological museum about Roman civilization, it contains a large collection of Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum. The collection includes works of the highest quality produced in Greek, Roman and Renaissance times. }} * {{see | name=Royal Palace and National Museum of Capodimonte | alt= | url=https://capodimonte.cultura.gov.it/ | email= | address=Via Miano, 2 | lat=40.867006 | long=14.250533 | directions= | phone=+39 81 749 9111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:30-19:30 | price=€10 for adult, €2 for EU citizens aged 18-25, €6.50 after 14:00, free with [[Campania#Artecard|Artecard]]. | wikipedia=Palace of Capodimonte | image=Reggia di Capodimonte 1.JPG | wikidata=Q4115652 | lastedit=2022-09-06 | content=Hosts paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including major works by Simone Martini, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Masaccio, Sandro Botticelli, Lorenzo Lotto, Giovanni Bellini, Giorgio Vasari, El Greco, Jacob Philipp Hackert. It also hosts the works of the most important Neapolitan painters, like Jusepe de Ribera, Luca Giordano, the Neapolitan Caravaggisti. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Contemporary Art Donnaregina | alt=MADRE | url=http://www.madrenapoli.it/en/ | email=info@madrenapoli.it | address=Via Luigi Settembrini, 79 | lat=40.855338 | long=14.258655 | directions={{station|Cavour|2}} | phone=+39 081 197 37254 | tollfree= | hours=M W-Sa 10:00-19:30, Su 10:00-20:00 | price=€ 4 | wikipedia=Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina | image=Naples Madre cour int.JPG | wikidata=Q1954314 | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Very nice museum for contemporary art, with a permanent collection of fascinating, small room installations and temporary exhibitions. }} * {{see | name=Museo Civico Filangieri | alt= | url=https://filangierimuseo.it/en/ | email= | address=Via Duomo, 288 | lat=40.84901 | long=14.2607 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Museo Civico Filangieri | image=FilangieriNaples.jpg | wikidata=Q3867775 | lastedit=2017-05-08 | content=Large collection of artworks, coins, and books donated to the city by Prince Gaetano Filangieri. }} * {{see | name=Complesso monumentale dei Girolamini | alt= | url=https://sites.google.com/site/monumentonazionalegirolamini/ | email= | address=Via Duomo, 142 | lat=40.851884 | long=14.25839 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€5 with reductions, free on first Sunday of the month | wikipedia=Girolamini, Naples | image=San Filippo Neri dei Girolamini (Naples) BW 2013-05-16 11-42-11.jpg | wikidata=Q289414 | lastedit=2017-05-08 | content=Ecclesiastic complex comprising a gallery of paintings, a cloister, a library of thousands of ancient manuscripts, and a baroque church. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo delle Arti | alt=PAN | url=http://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/16592?uniq=1cf37fa9d031e2e5e8d46a46f559f152 | email=pan@comune.napoli.it | address=Via dei Mille, 60 | lat=40.8368 | long=14.2369 | directions={{station|Piazza Amedeo|2}} | phone=+39 081 795 8651 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W-Sa 09:30-19:30, Su 09:30-14:30 | price=Free entry | image=Palazzo Carafa di Roccella 100 2893.JPG | wikidata=Q1228306 | lastedit=2017-05-08 | content=A civic museum born as a public exhibition center for the civic collections of arts, and to host art and culture events organized by the City of Naples. }} * {{see | name=National railway Museum of Pietrarsa | alt=Museo nazionale ferroviario di Pietrarsa | url=http://museopietrarsa.it/content/pietrarsa/en.html | email=museopietrarsa@fondazionefs.it | address=Via Pietrarsa | lat=40.8217 | long=14.3205 | directions=Pietrarsa-S. Giorgio a Cremano FS station | phone=+39 081 472 003 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa | image=Haupthalle Eisenbahnmuseum Pietrarsa.jpg | wikidata=Q832707 | lastedit=2018-06-27 | content=A museum housed in the ancient 19th century's Bourbon Factories, along the route of the first railway in Italy: the Napoli-Portici line. Here is possible to admire a large variety of rolling stock like steam locomotives and different periods' carriages. }} * {{see | name=Museo Universitario delle Scienze e delle Arti | alt=MUSA | url=http://www.unina2.it/index.php/ateneo/strutture-universitarie/sistema-museale-di-ateneo#sezione-artistica | email=musa@unicampania.it | address=Via Luciano Armanni, 5 | lat=40.853523 | long=14.255549 | directions={{station|Cavour|2}} | phone=+39 081 566 7747 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 10:00-13:00 | price= | wikidata=Q108852815 | lastedit=2018-06-27 | content=One of the most ancient Anatomy museums of Europe, located in the religious complex of Santa Patrizia, where is possible to discover this fascinating context in the sections of anatomy, pharmacology, stomatology, bibliography and art. You will be guided thanks to the official app for mobile. }} * {{see | name=LAPIS Museum - Museo dell'Acqua Napoli | alt= | url=https://www.lapismuseum.com | email= | address=Piazzetta Pietrasanta, 17/18, 80138 Napoli | lat=40°51'02.5 | long=14°15'15.5 | directions= | phone=+3908119230565 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-20:00 | price=10€ entry | lastedit=2026-03-21 | content=In the catacombs below the Santa Maria Maggiore della Pietrasanta church, the self-proclaimed "first water museum" can be visited. Guided tours in English are available for groups of at least 10 people and last about 75 minutes. }} ===Palaces=== [[File:Palazzo dello Spagnuolo.JPG|thumb|The elaborate staircase of Palazzo dello Spagnolo]] * {{see | name=Royal Palace | alt=Palazzo Reale | url=https://palazzorealedinapoli.org/ | email=pm-cam.palazzoreale-na@beniculturali.it | address=Piazza del Plebiscito | lat=40.83619 | long=14.249565 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 580 8111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikipedia=Royal Palace of Naples | image=Napoli - Palazzo Reale19.jpg | wikidata=Q426339 | content=One of the four residences used by the Bourbon Kings of Naples during their rule of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies (1730-1860). The Royal Palace is on the site of an earlier building meant to host King Philip III of Spain, who however never made the trip. The architect chosen for that palace was Domenico Fontana. The building was put up on the site of an even older Spanish viceroyal residence from the early 16th century. The 17th-century palace visible today is the result of numerous additions and changes, including some by Luigi Vanvitelli in the mid-18th century and then by Gaetano Genovese. }} * {{see | name=Albergo dei Poveri | alt=Bourbon Hospice for the Poor | url= | email= | address=Piazza Carlo III | lat=40.863465 | long=14.26546 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-22:00, Sa 09:00-13:00 | price= | wikipedia=Ospedale L'Albergo Reale dei Poveri, Naples | image=NTFI albergo poveri.jpg | wikidata=Q221640 | content=A former public hospital/almshouse. It was designed by the architect Ferdinando Fuga, and construction was started in 1751. It is five storeys tall and about 300 m long. It was popularly known as "Palazzo Fuga". King Charles III of the House of Bourbon meant the facility to house the destitute and ill, as well as to provide a self-sufficient community where the poor would live and work. The building was designed with five courtyards and a church in the centre, but only the three innermost courtyards were built, and plans to complete the building according to the original design were finally abandoned in 1819. It is no longer a hospital, and has suffered much from neglect and earthquakes. The centre behind the entrance is now used for exhibitions, conferences, and concerts. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo dello Spagnolo | alt=Palace of the Spaniard | url= | email= | address=Via Vergini, 19 | lat=40.8568 | long=14.2544 | directions={{station|Cavour|2}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palazzo dello Spagnolo, Naples | image=Palazzo dello Spagnolo - Naples.jpg | wikidata=Q3361360 | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=A late-baroque palace built in 1738 in Rione Sanità, famous for its monumental courtyard staircases with arches in shifting places. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Zevallos | alt=Palazzo Colonna di Stigliano | url=http://www.gallerieditalia.com/it/napoli/ | email=info@palazzozevallos.com | address=Via Toledo, 185 | lat=40.8397 | long=14.2486 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone= | tollfree=+39 800 454 229 | fax= | hours=Tu-F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su 10:00-20:00 | price=€12 full; €3 reduced | wikipedia=Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano | image=Napoli - Palazzo Colonna di Stigliano.jpg | wikidata=Q3891121 | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Elegant palace built in 1639 by the noble Spanish family Zevallos. It houses a rich art gallery comprising sculptures and paintings from 17th to 19th century, some of them realized by artists of the School of Posillipo. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo di Sangro di Casacalenda | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazza San Domenico Maggiore | lat=40.848233 | long=14.255015 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price= | image=Palazzo Casacalenda (Napoli).JPG | wikidata=Q608398 | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=3-stores palace built during the second half of 18th century by the architect Mario Gioffredo. The internal courtyard was designed by Luigi Vanvitelli and features a four-arch portico and Doric order lesenes. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Mannajuolo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Gaetano Filangieri, 37 | lat=40.836544 | long=14.240346 | directions={{station|Piazza Amedeo|2}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Napoli - Palazzo Mannajuolo (facciata).jpg | wikidata=Q3361309 | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Art Nouveau residential building built in 1911, with an impressive ellipsoidal staircase in marble. The palace is a condo and it is possible to have a look inside asking the doorman }} ==Do== ===Theatres=== [[File:Teatro San Carlo large view.jpg|thumb|The San Carlo Theatre]] Enjoy classical music in the Neapolitan temple of opera, or other performances such as musicals, comedies and actors' exhibitions in one of the theatres in the historic centre. * {{do | name=Real Teatro San Carlo | alt=Royal Theatre of Saint Charles | url=http://www.teatrosancarlo.it/en/ | email=biglietteria@teatrosancarlo.it | address=Via San Carlo, 98/F | lat=40.8375 | long=14.249444 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}}; beside the Royal Palace. | phone=+39 081 797 2331 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-17:30, Su 10:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=Teatro di San Carlo | image=Teatro San Carlo da piazza Trieste e Trento.jpg | wikidata=Q628491 | content=Founded in 1737, is the oldest continuously active opera house in Europe. In the 18th century, Naples was the capital of European music, and even foreign composers like Hasse, Haydn, Johann Christian Bach and Gluck considered the performance of their compositions at the San Carlo theatre as the goal of their career. Two main Italian opera composers, Gioacchino Rossini and Gaetano Donizetti, were artistic directors of the San Carlo for many years. Other prominent opera composers, like Vincenzo Bellini, Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni, and Leoncavallo, staged here the very first productions of their works (like for example the famous Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti). }} * {{do | name=Teatro Bellini | alt=Bellini Theatre | url=http://www.teatrobellini.it | email=botteghino@teatrobellini.it | address=Via Conte di Ruvo, 14 | lat=40.851 | long=14.250835 | directions={{station|Museo|1|2}}; two blocks south of National Archaeological Museum | phone=+39 081 549 1266 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:30-13:30, 16:00-19:00 | price= | wikipedia=Teatro Bellini, Naples | image=Napoli - Teatro Bellini.jpg | wikidata=Q3981916 | lastedit=2018-06-22 | content=Built in 1878 and named after the Sicilian composer Vincenzo Bellini, the Bellini Theatre hosted prestigious events such as operas for almost a century. In 1960s a period of decline started for the structure, that became a sort of cheap movie cinema, away from the splendor of its origins. In 1986 the theatre was restored and reopened two years later, starting a lucky phase that lasts even today. }} * {{do | name=Teatro Augusteo | alt= | url=http://www.teatroaugusteo.it | email=botteghinoaugusteo@libero.it | address=Piazzetta Duca d'Aosta | lat=40.8389 | long=14.2477 | directions={{station|Augusteo|centrale}}; in front of Galleria Umberto I | phone=+39 081 414 243 | tollfree= | hours= | price=From €34.5 to €46 | image=TeatroAugusteoNaples1.jpg | wikidata=Q3516747 | lastedit=2018-06-27 | content=A theatre designed by Pier Luigi Nervi in 1929 and built inside an 18th-century noble palace, along the central Via Toledo. The structure was closed during World War II and reopened during 1950s as a cinema, until it was finally restored in 1992 to resume its status of elegant theatre. It now has a seating capacity of 1,420 and hosted the performances of famous actors and musicians like Bruce Springsteen. }} ===Other=== [[File:Isoletta della Gaiola (Napoli) 04.jpg|thumb|La Gaiola island, off the coast of Posillipo]] * {{do | name=Underwater Park of Gaiola | alt=Parco Sommerso di Gaiola | url=https://www.areamarinaprotettagaiola.it/ | email=info@areamarinaprotettagaiola.it | address=Discesa Gaiola | lat=40.791667 | long=14.186944 | directions= | phone=+39 081 240 3235 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=winter daily 10:00-14:00, summer Tu-Su 10:00-16:00 | price= | image=Isoletta della Gaiola (Napoli) 04.jpg | wikidata=Q3364769 | lastedit=2018-06-22 | content=Diving, snorkelling or trip on glass-bottomed boat "Aquavision" in the marine protected area of the minor island of Gaiola, off Posillipo elegant quarter. Just choose your favourite way to discover this stretch of coastline and the surprising abundance of coloured marine life beneath the limpid waters of the Gulf. Various options are available on the official site. }} * {{do | name=Centro Sub Campi Flegrei | url=http://www.napolidivingcenter.it/index.php?id_lingua=en | email= | address=info@centrosubcampiflegrei.it | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A 5*IDC diving centre offering diving and snorkelling in the Gulf of Naples, around the Phlegraean islands and within the underwater Archaeological Park of Baiae (the so-called submerged Pompeii!) Open all year. }} * {{do | name=Accordi @ Disaccordi - International Short Film Festival | alt= | url=http://www.accordiedisaccordi.it | email=info@accordiedisaccordi.it | address=Viale del Poggio di Capodimonte | lat=40.86706 | long=14.239533 | directions= | phone=+39 081 549 1838 | tollfree= | hours=21:10 | price=€5 per day | wikidata=Q5445758 | content=If you are in Naples during the summer, you can experience the cinema beneath the stars on warm nights, in an amphiteatre equipped with one of the widest projection screens in Italy which rises having an artificial lake all around. }} * {{do | name=Pontile di Bagnoli | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Coroglio, 28-30 | lat=40.808177 | long=14.159494 | directions={{station|Bagnoli|cumana}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-19:00 | price=Free | image=Pontile-Nord-Bagnoli.jpg | wikidata=Q3908299 | lastedit=2018-06-22 | content=A walk of 900 m (½ mile) suspended on the waters of the Gulf of Pozzuoli, along a concrete pier built in 1962 to serve a former steel mill, closed in 1993 and now dismantled. Enjoy a relaxing stroll surrounded by the stunning view of Cape Miseno and the islands of Nisida, Ischia and Procida. }} * Walk from Piazza del Plebiscito to Castel dell'Ovo along the balcony of {{marker |type=do |name=Via Cesario Console |lat=40.833604 |long=14.251849 |image=Via Ammiraglio Ferdinando Acton - panoramio.jpg |wikidata=Q55824815 }} and enjoy the view over the Royal Palace, cruise ships docked, Mount Vesuvius and the Sorrento peninsula. * Step away from the chaotic downtown and walk along the paths of {{marker |type=do |name=Villa Comunale |lat=40.832605 |long=14.237889 |image=FantanaSantaLucia.jpg |wikidata=Q1415098 }}, a large public garden in front of the long promenade of {{marker |type=do |name=Via Caracciolo |lat=40.831743 |long=14.239993 |image= |wikidata=Q4010613 }}, decorated with statues and fountains, and surrounded by palms, stone pines and lime trees. * Take the C31 or 140 bus and reach {{marker |type=do |name=Parco Virgiliano |lat=40.799175 |long=14.179528 |image=ParcoVirgilianoNapoli.jpg |wikidata=Q1230048 }}, a panoramic public garden in Posillipo with a truly stunning view. * '''Watch football''' i.e. soccer at SSC Napoli, who play in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, and clinched the 2022–23 ''scudetto'' (league title) with five matches to spare. Their home ground is Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (historically Stadio San Paolo), capacity 54,726, 5 km west of city centre: take metro to Cavalleggeri Aosta. * [https://www.napulitanata.com Enjoy traditional Neapolitan music live] at '''Napulitanata''', a small concert hall located at Galleria Principe di Napoli and maintained by a local music association. Concerts last 1 hour and cost 20€. ==Buy== {{Mapframe|40.852|14.255|zoom=12|width=600|show=go,buy,eat,drink,sleep,mask}} [[File:Napoli BW 2013-05-16 14-11-46 1 DxO.jpg|thumb|115px|Interior of the historic Galleria Umberto I, one of the world's early shopping centres]] Naples has vibrant markets and many small shops that sell everything from clothes to household appliances at prices much lower than in most of Western Europe. Especially to be seen is the {{marker |type=buy |name=Porta Nolana |lat=40.850297 |long=14.267932 |image=PortaNola.jpg }}, {{marker |type=buy |name=Pignasecca |lat=40.846359 |long=14.247663 |image=MercatoPignasecca.jpg }} and the Vasto markets, which also give a grasp of popular Neapolitan life. Don't miss the impromptu fish market which happens especially on Sunday morning at {{marker |type=buy |name=Rotonda Diaz |lat=40.831720 |long=14.230502 }}, the central square of Via Caracciolo. Small fishing boats come ashore, and directly sell fresh and often alive fish and octopuses, a very characteristic and joyful scene of Naples' life. ''Via Chiaia'' and ''Via Toledo'' are two major shopping streets near the city centre. ''Spaccanapoli'' in the Centro Storico is packed with street vendors and odd-shops. The small street ''Via Port'Alba'', near ''Piazza Dante'' is home to a large number of bookstores. Do not buy any obviously fake items sold in the street, especially fake big fashion firms' products like purses, foulards, sunglasses and so on. A huge number of plainclothes police raid the streets to combat the trade in counterfeit products, and it's not only the sellers who get in trouble: according to Italian law, if you are caught buying one of these products, you risk being arrested and subjected to a huge fine. Also, do not buy electronic products like iPhones, iPads and cameras on the streets. Normally, the ones which illegal street vendors try to sell you are fakes - they show you a real one, and then made a quick switch through sleight of hand. Don't think you can outsmart these scammers. You can support shops and businesses that fight against the extortion racket (also called "pizzo") by shopping there. ==Eat== You will find many sauces based on garlic sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil, tomatoes, and local red wines. Some of the sauces are '''arrabbiata''' ("angry") or '''fra diavolo''' ("brother Devil"), which means they will contain hot pepper. It's a great cuisine. Fresh '''mozzarella di bufala''' (mozzarella made from European buffaloes' milk) is also typical of the region. ===Pizza=== [[File:Eq it-na pizza-margherita sep2005 sml.jpg|thumb|Pizza margherita, topped by a Mozzarella di bufala ''bocconcino'']] While '''pizza''' is a traditional Neapolitan dish, it became ubiquitous in the [[Italian cuisine]] only in modern times. Neapolitan pizza is listed by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO recognise two types: ''pizza margherita'', the original one, with tomato, basil, oil and fresh mozzarella toppings; and ''pizza marinara'', with tomato, garlic, oregano and oil. In Naples every pizzeria makes a decent pizza, and Neapolitans believe their pizza is the best in the world. Unlike pizza in, e.g., the United States, Neapolitan pizza is generally very thin-crusted and saucy and is expected to be eaten as a whole while sitting down. Some places display the label ''Vera Pizza Napoletana'' ("True Neapolitan Pizza"; there is a Pulcinella mask baking a pizza in a stylized Vesuvio) which indicates that the pizzeria follows the standards of The [http://www.pizzanapoletana.org Naples Pizza Association]. Regarding pizzerias near Forcella: It is not the safest part of Naples, although generally OK during the day. ===Seafood=== [[File:Spaghetti vongole 2.jpg|thumb|''Spaghetti alle vongole'', one of the most typical dishes]] Neapolitan cuisine in general features much [[seafood]], befitting its status as an ancient and still functioning port. The most popular fish recipe is '''Polpo alla lucìana''', consisting in octopus cooked in a terracotta pan with tomatoes, garlic, capers, pepper and black olives of Gaeta, served with chopped parsley. The name derives from the ancient fishing port of Borgo of Santa Lucia, now a tourist port close to Castel dell'Ovo. Other important traditional dishes are '''spaghetti alle vongole''', acqua pazza, ''paccheri'' with fish soup and anchovies, prepared in various recipes or added on pizza. ===Budget=== Almost all the pizzerias in Via dei Tribunali are very popular among Neapolitans, in particular Di Matteo and Trattoria Don Vincenzo. All these are in the Old Town (Centro Storico): * {{eat | name=Di Matteo | alt= | url=http://www.pizzeriadimatteo.com/ | email=info@pizzeriadimatteo.com | address=Via dei Tribunali, 94 | lat=40.85138 | long=14.25797 | directions= | phone=+39 081 455 262 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Il presidente, Sorbillo, and his sister, a few doors away (informally known as "la vecchia", the old lady, from the owner of the pizzeria, a very small place with only 4 or 5 tables, that looks like a pizzeria of 50 years ago - very hard to find, but it's worth it!) You can get pizzas to eat on the go. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria Don Vincenzo | alt= | url=https://trattoria-don-vincenzo.business.site/ | email= | address=Via San Biagio dei Librai, 60 | lat=40.849931 | long=14.259783 | directions= | phone=+39 081 554 0291 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-17:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Wide choice of dishes in the middle of the old town, not far from Via Duomo and the Cathedral }} * {{eat | name=Decumano 31 | alt=il cuoppo ed altro | url= | email= | address=Via San Biagio Dei Librai, 31 | lat= 40.8493477 | long= 14.2580709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=Regional street food in a street with character. Here you can try the Neapolitan frittini. }} * {{eat | name=120 Grammi Spaghetti Takeaway | alt= | url= | email= | address= Via Mezzocannone, 24 | lat=40.8480601 | long=14.2555540 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=It's a combination of street food and pasta, with an intense taste: you can choose between a variety of spices. }} * {{eat | name=Il Cuoppo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via San Biagio Dei Librai, 23 | lat= 40.8492166 | long=14.2576411 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=Hole in the wall spot for fried snacks. It's a small eatery for seafood, mozzarella balls, fried zucchini blossoms and anchovies to go. }} * {{eat | name=L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele | alt= | url=http://www.damichele.net/index.php?lang=uk | email= | address=Via Cesare Sersale, 1-3 | lat=40.84982 | long=14.26328 | directions= | phone=+39 081 553 9204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-22:30 | price=€6-7 for pizza and soft drink | lastedit= | image=Pizzeria Da Michele, Napoli.jpg | content=One of the most authentic pizza. L'antica Pizzeria "da Michele" does one thing, very well, with high throughput: delicious Pizza Margheritas with a crust which is both thin and chewy. There is usually a queue. Get a numbered ticket from the waiter at the door when you arrive, then wait outside for your number to be called. The pizzas are cooked quickly, and they expect you to vacate seats just as quickly. Offers one type of beer, and a few kinds of soft drinks. You can also order pizzas to take away, in a first-come first-served queue. }} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Trianon | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Pietro Colletta, 44/46 | lat=40.85002 | long=14.26372 | directions=just in front of Da Michele | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | image=Pizzeria Trianon Naples.jpg | content=The pizzas are less soupy and with crispier crusts. }} * {{eat | name=Drago d'Oro | alt= | url=http://www.ristorantedragodoro-napoli.it/ | email= | address=Via Del Chiostro, 21/23 | lat=40.844444 | long=14.251252 | directions=behind the Post office building | phone=+39 081 790 1016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:20-23:00, Su 18:50-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Asian cuisine in a cheap and informal Chinese restaurant close to Via Toledo. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria da Peppino Ritrovo degli Artisti | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Solitaria, 18 | lat=40.83433 | long=14.24664 | directions=South-West of Piazza del Plebiscito | phone=+39 081 764 4449 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-15:30, 19:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-15:30 | price= | lastedit=2023-12-17 | content=Simple family restaurant where the owner, Raffaele Liguori, will provide you with local Neapolitan dishes at low prices. Few tables, booking recommended. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Brandi | alt= | url= | email= | address=Salita Sant'Anna di Palazzo, 1-2 | lat=40.83671 | long=14.24676 | directions=Chiaia Str. closer to Plebiscito Square | phone=+39 081 416928 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=A stone tablet displayed outside the restaurant explains the history of the first pizza margherita, allegedly created here. }} * {{eat | name=Pizzeria Starita | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Materdei, 27 | lat=40.85587 | long=14.24635 | directions={{station|Materdei|1}} | phone=+39 081 557-3682 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00-03:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Close to de-crowning Da Michele as the best pizzas in Naples. }} * {{eat | name=Casetta Rossa di Orsi Francesco | alt= | url= | email=casettarossanapoli@libero.it | address=Piazzale Carlo Pisacane | lat=40.845178 | long=14.263307 | directions=Pisacane alibus stop; Marina-Duomo bus stop | phone=+39 081 207 690 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 12:00-15:45, F Sa 12:00-15:45 and 20:00-22:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Known for its good seafood. Also if not very easy to reach it offers one of the best dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Pescheria Lo Squalo | alt= | url=https://pescherialosqualo.business.site/ | email= | address=Via Giustiniano, 273 | lat=40.842212 | long=14.206715 | directions={{station|Piave|circumflegrea}} | phone=+39 331 832 4134 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-W 07:00-14:00, Th-Su 07:00-14:00 and 20:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent raw and cooked seafood of the Neapolitan tradition. }} * {{eat | name=Happy Rock Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.happyrockcafe.it/ | email= | address=Via Giovanni Bausan, 51 | lat=40.834726 | long=14.234679 | directions=close to Villa Pignatelli | phone=+39 081 411 712 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 19:30-00:30, F 19:30-01:30, Sa 19:30-02:30 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Mexican and fusion cuisine in a mid-range pub specialized in fondue. }} * {{eat | name=Neapolis Specialità Greche | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Giovanni Paladino, 22 | lat=40.847294 | long=14.257104 | directions={{station|Università|1}} | phone=+39 081 551 5584 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:00-15:00 and 20:00-00:00, Sa 20:00-01:00, Su 20:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Typical Greek dishes in the old town founded by the Greeks. }} * {{eat | name=Teranga Worldwide Pub | alt= | url= | email=ouangojudi@hotmail.com | address=Vico Costantinopoli, 2/4 | lat=40.849739 | long=14.251780 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 299 838 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 18:30-05:00, Su 20:00-05:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Superb African cuisine in a lively pub with music up late at night, in front of Piazza Bellini, the area of Neapolitan movida. }} * {{eat | name=Zio Jack Griglieria | alt= | url=http://www.ziojack.com/it/ | email= | address=Via Palepoli, 6 | lat=40.831133 | long=14.249247 | directions= | phone=+39 081 240 5151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 20:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Grill for all the carnivores, near the boardwalk in Santa Lucia. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Honzen Japanese Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.honzen.it/ | email=info@honzen.it | address=Via Alessandro Manzoni, 126 | lat=40.82381 | long=14.210585 | directions={{station|Manzoni|mergellina}}; C31 bus to "Manzoni" | phone=+39 081 714 7201 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Th 20:00-00:00, F-Su 13:00-15:00 and 20:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content=Excellent mid-range sushi restaurant in Posillipo district. }} ===Pastries=== The city and region are also famous for their '''pasticceria''' (pastries), (Babà (a sort of rum baba), Zeppole, Sfogliatella, and more; this latter is often filled with ricotta cheese or cream with citrus flavor) among the best are: * {{eat | name=Gran Bar Riviera | alt= | url= | email= | address=Riviera di Chiaia, 181 | lat=40.833759 | long=14.231321 | directions= | phone=+39 081 665 026 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=06:00-22:00 | price= | content=Excellent sweet specialties, including ''zeppole'', ''sfogliatelle'' and ''babà''. }} * {{eat | name=Pasticceria Poppella | alt= | url=http://www.pasticceriapoppella.com/ | email=poppellapasticceria@gmail.com | address=Via Santa Brigida, 69 | lat=40.839113 | long=14.249042 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 185 18095 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F Su 07:30-20:30, Sa 07:30-21:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=An incredible choice of the best traditional pastries. There is another location in Via Arena alla Sanità, 28 near Palazzo dello Spagnolo. }} * {{eat | name=Pasticceria Scaturchio | alt= | url=http://scaturchio.it/ | email=info@scaturchio.it | address=Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, 19 | lat=40.848213 | long=14.254824 | directions=adjoining to Piazza del Gesù | phone=+39 081 551 7031 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-21:00 | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Sfogliatella Mary | alt= | url= | email= | address=Galleria Umberto I, 66 | lat=40.838547 | long=14.248478 | directions=entry from Via Toledo | phone=+39 081 402 218 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 11:00-20:30 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=A small pastry shop become a sort of "must-see" for tourists, due to the quality of its Neapolitan pastries, especially the ''sfogliatelle''. }} '''Struffoli''' and '''Roccocò''' are typical Christmas sweets. '''Pastiera''' is the sweet of Easter: anyway you can find it all year long. It is made basically of ricotta cheese melted with steamed corn and sugar, and then baked. ==Drink== [[File:Neapolitan rum baba.jpg|thumb|Naples is the hometown of Neapolitan babà]] Naples is becoming increasingly popular with a younger generation of Italians and foreigners who flood into the city and lend renewed vitality to its nightlife. The hippest scene is around the bars and cafes on Piazza Bellini, Piazza Santa Maria la Nova and Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, becoming busy after 23:00. Also, Piazza San Pasquale and Mergellina are typical places for the local ''movida''. If you want to venture to the outskirts of the city, there are many bars and clubs near the port and boardwalk of Pozzuoli. While Neapolitans (and ''Vigili Urbani'', the town's local police) are largely tolerant to youngsters drinking, having fun and making noise, even at late hours, getting drunk and causing damage or littering is not tolerated. Campanian wine has become famous worldwide in the last decade or so, and delicious naturally lightly carbonated mineral water with minerals from Vesuvius is available and worth searching out. ===Coffee=== Neapolitan coffee is a true specialty, on a par with the world-famous pizza and starting the day drinking a cup of it represents a daily ritual. Preparing an authentic one requires the use of a particular flip coffee pot (locally called ''cuccumèlla'') to obtain the typical intense flavor. Also if not all cafes and bars still use it, the quality of this extraordinary drink is excellent in almost every part of the city. * {{drink | name=Gran Caffè Gambrinus | alt= | url=http://grancaffegambrinus.com/en/ | email=info@grancaffegambrinus.com | address=Via Chiaia, 1/2 | lat=40.836722 | long=14.248444 | directions=beside Piazza del Plebiscito and San Carlo Theatre | phone=+39 081 41 7582 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-01:00 | price= | wikipedia=Caffè Gambrinus | image=Napoli - Il Bar Gambrinus.jpg | wikidata=Q2932919 | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=Enjoy the special Neapolitan coffee in one of the most prestigious and famous cafes in Italy. Founded in 1860 in the rear of Palazzo delle Prefettura, the cafe was also known for being a meeting site for intellectuals, artists and politicians. }} * {{drink | name=Caffè Ciorfito | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via San Biagio dei Librai, 90 | lat=40.849623 | long=14.259116 | directions= | phone=+39 081 203 161 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 06:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Taste the authentic Neapolitan coffee and pastries in a welcoming cafe in the heart of the old town, usually visited by Italian actors. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Mexico | alt= | url=http://www.barmexico.it/ | email= | address=Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 72 | lat=40.853254 | long=14.270937 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}}; {{station|Piazza Garibaldi|2}} | phone=+39 081 283 121 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=05:30-20:30 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=One of the best coffees you can enjoy in the city, just 50 metres away from central railway station. }} * {{drink | name=Bar Salvo | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Enrico Alvino, 73 | lat=40.844531 | long=14.230381 | directions={{station|Vanvitelli|1}} | phone=+39 081 556 3845 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 06:30-19:30 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Great coffee and pastries in an informal cafe along a pedestrian area in the elegant Vomero quarter. }} ===Wines and cocktails=== * {{drink | name=Enoteca Belledonne | alt= | url=http://www.enotecabelledonne.it/index.php | email=info@enotecabelledonne.it | address=Vico Belledonne a Chiaia, 18 | lat=40.835115 | long=14.239418 | directions= | phone=+39 081 403 162 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M 09:00-20:00, Tu-F 09:00-19:00, Sa Su 09:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Taste the best Italian wines along with cheeses, hams, sausages and pastries in an elegant wine bar and shop in Chiaia district. }} * {{drink | name=Il Mantegno | alt= | url= | email= | address=Piazzetta Nilo, 18 | lat=40.848595 | long=14.255952 | directions= | phone=+39 081 215 8290 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 09:30-02:00, Sa Su 09:30-03:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Great wines, cocktails, beer and appetizers in a small but nice wine bar in the historic centre. }} * {{drink | name=Mosto | alt=Birra&Distillati | url=http://www.mosto.beer/ | email= | address=Vico II Alabardieri, 28 | lat=40.834968 | long=14.241174 | directions=50 m from Piazza dei Martiri | phone=+39 081 058 4703 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 19:00-02:00, F-Su 19:00-03:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Excellent selection of beer and cocktails in a beautiful pub with jazz music. }} * {{drink | name=Spuzzulè Winebar | alt= | url= | email=spuzzule@gmail.com | address=Via Sergente Maggiore, 54 | lat=40.838042 | long=14.248019 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 393 432 1139 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 18:00-00:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-06-28 | content=Wide choice of wines accompanied by typical regional dishes. }} * {{drink | name=Archeobar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Mezzocannone, 101/Bis, 80134 | lat=40.8472 | long=14.2558 | directions={{station|Università}} | phone=+39 320 457 2987 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=18:00-01:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-09-27 | content=Specialises in Negronis }} ===Nightclubs=== * {{drink | name=Arenile di Bagnoli | alt= | url=http://www.areniledibagnoli.it/ | email= | address=Via Coroglio, 14/B | lat=40.812889 | long=14.165955 | directions={{station|Bagnoli|cumana}} | phone=+39 081 570 6035 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beach club with pool and solarium by day, vibrant disco by night. Various live performances of international DJs. }} * {{drink | name=Disco Mon Amour | alt= | url= | email=vittorio.falco@facebook.com | address=Salita Arenella, 41 | lat=40.85321 | long=40.85321 | directions={{station|Medaglie d'Oro|1}} | phone=+39 340 531 9160 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W 22:00-03:00, F 23:00-03:30, Sa 23:00-04:30, Su 22:30-04:00 | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Riva Club | alt= | url= | email=rivasummerclub@gmail.com | address=Via Coroglio, 154 | lat=40.800552 | long=14.174553 | directions=bus 607, Bagnoli district | phone=+39 333 640 9787 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Seaside disco with an elegant and modern atmosphere, located in front of the island of Nisida. }} * {{drink | name=Virgilio Club | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Tito Lucrezio Caro, 6 | lat=40.799783 | long=14.186975 | directions=bus 140 or C31 | phone=+39 081 575 5261 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-15 | content=Live music and excellent drinks in the enchanting location of Posillipo, overlooking the bay. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Palac Krolewki z Placu Plebiscytowego.jpg|thumb|You can't stay at the Palazzo Reale, but you can visit it]] Accommodation in Naples is normally cheaper than in Rome or northern Italian cities for comparable quality, and a wide range of accommodations is available. ===Budget=== Many budget accommodation options are around Piazza Garibaldi and the train station, but with care you can find reasonably priced accommodation in more pleasant areas of the city. * {{sleep | name=6 Small Rooms Hostel & Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.6smallrooms.com | email=info@6smallrooms.com | address=Via Diodato Lioy, 18 | lat=40.845518 | long=14.250271 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 790 1378 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A great hostel with private rooms in the middle of the historical center of Naples. Clean, cozy and friendly. Cooking facilities, English speaking staff, DVDs, fridges, book exchange, tourist info and maps. It can be difficult to find, so keep their phone number in case you get lost. }} * {{sleep | name=Il Basso Mini Apartment | alt= | url=http://www.6smallrooms.com | email=info@ilbassominiapartment.it | address=Vico Storto Concordia, 6 | lat= | long= | directions=Spanish Quarter | phone=+39 3392924924 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Il Basso Mini Apartment offers visitors the chance to experience an authentic Neapolitan “basso”, the traditional ground-floor home typical of the Spanish Quarters. Staying here is a unique cultural experience, allowing travelers to live like a local in one of Naples’ most vibrant and historic neighborhoods, surrounded by narrow streets, local life, and the atmosphere of the Quartieri Spagnoli |lastedit=2023-09-30}} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Mancini Naples | alt=hostel pensione mancini | url=http://www.hostelmancininaples.com | email=info@hostelmancininaples.com | address=Via Pasquale Stanislao Mancini, 33 | lat=40.851889 | long=14.265787 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 553 67 31 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 553 6731 | checkin=24 hr | checkout=10:00 | price=Beds from €15 and rooms from €35 | content=Cheap hostel in front of the Central Railway Station in Naples City Centre. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast. Free kitchen for guest use. }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Naples I Visconti | alt= | url=http://www.napolibandb.it/english/ | email=info@napolibandb.it | address=Via Pasquale Scura, 77 | lat=40.846322 | long=14.248922 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 5529 124 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=New rooms, comfortable, convenient to downtown Naples. Prices from €35 single use. Wi-fi and DVDs. }} * {{sleep | name=Dei Decumani bed & breakfast | alt= | url=http://www.deidecumani.it/eng/ | email=mail@deidecumani.it | address=Via Duomo, 187 | lat=40.851439 | long=14.259671 | directions= | phone=+39 081 440 648 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=One of the best bed and breakfasts in Naples in the historic centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Giovanni's Home | alt= | url=http://www.giovannishome.com | email=info@giovannishome.com | address=Via della Sapienza, 43 | lat=40.851654 | long=14.253630 | directions={{station|Museo|1|2]}} | phone=+39 081 195 65641 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A great little hostel with 1 female dorm and 1 mixed dorm in the historical centre. Clean, cozy and friendly. Cooking facilities, English speaking staff, fridges, book exchange, very useful travel tips and maps. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel of the Sun | alt= | url=http://www.hostelnapoli.com | email=info@hostelnapoli.com | address=Via Guglielmo Melisurgo, 15 | lat=40.840372 | long=14.255161 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 420 6393 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm bed €18, double €55, ensuite double €70, triple €80, ensuite €90, quadruple €90. | content=Refurbished in 2015, and in the centre of town. Clean, friendly and close to the ferries. Open 24 hours. Good kitchen, breakfast included, knowledgeable and multi-lingual staff, DVDs, satellite TV, small library, free Internet, etc. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel San Giorgio Napoli | alt= | url=http://sangiorgio.hotelinnapoli.com/location.html | email=albergosangiorgio@inwind.com | address=Via Alessandro Poerio, 9 | lat=40.852982 | long=14.266754 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 281 661 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Renovated 3-star. Central location but noisy. }} * {{sleep | name=Potenza Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpotenza.com | email=info@hotelpotenza.com | address=Piazza Garibaldi, 120 | lat=40.851516 | long=14.269508 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 286 330 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Informal hotel near the central railway station. }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Caserta Deluxe | alt= | url=https://www.casertadeluxe.com | email=info@casertadeluxe.com | address=Unità Italiana 78 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 351 523 8666 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €49 | lastedit=2019-05-28 | content=Area: 110 m², guests: 5, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Suite Deluxe: 3 places with a double bed and a double sofa bed. Private bathroom XL. Suite Superior: 2 places with double bed. Private bathroom XL. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File: Chiostri di Santa Chiara Napoli BW 2013-05-16 12-41-42.jpg|thumb|270px|You can't stay in the cloister of the Basilica of Santa Chiara, either: It was a convent that was heavily damaged during World War II and reconstructed in the decades since the war]] <!-- strictly alphabetic order, please --> * {{sleep | name=Art Resort Galleria Umberto Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.artresortgalleriaumberto.it/ | email=booking@hotelgalleriaumberto.com | address=Galleria Umberto I, 83 | lat=40.838308 | long=14.249302 | directions= | phone=+39 081 497 6224 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=4-star hotel in the Galleria Umberto I, furnished with a patrician house style of the 19th century. Opened in 2015. }} * {{sleep | name=Capodichino International Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelcapodichino.it/ | email=info@hotelcapodichino.it | address=Viale Comandante Umberto Maddalena, 35/37 | lat=40.872813 | long=14.281703 | directions= | phone=+39 081 751 8786 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-24 | content=A 19th-century farmhouse that was remodeled into a hotel in 2015. 5-min walking distance from Naples Airport, and there’s a minibus that comes around that will take you to Piazza del Municipio. }} * {{sleep | name=Caravaggio Hotel Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.caravaggiohotel.it/en/ | email=info@caravaggiohotel.it | address=Piazza Cardinale Sisto Riario Sforza, 157 | lat=40.852178 | long=14.260272 | directions= | phone=+39 081 211 0066 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=4-star hotel near the Cathedral, in front of the obelisk of St. Januarius. }} * {{sleep | name=Culture Hotel Villa Capodimonte Napoli | alt=Hotel Villa Capo di Monte | url=http://www.villacapodimonte.it | email=info@villacapodimonte.it | address=Salita Moiariello, 66 | lat=40.864617 | long=14.258416 | directions= | phone=+39 081 459 000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A peaceful hotel high on a hill overlooking the city and its bay. You definitely need a car to get around. Limited restaurant, minimal breakfast }} * {{sleep | name=B&B Hotel Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotels/napoli.htm | email=napoli@hotelbb.com | address=Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 32 | lat=40.852987 | long=14.268320 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 283 122 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-24 | content=Comfortable three-star long-standing traditional hotel, renovated. Near the historical sites - Decumano Maggiore. Garage at 20 m, 93 rooms, 10 deluxe suites with air conditioned and minibar, all rooms with satellite TV, direct telephone dialing. Two restaurants serving delicious Neapolitan, regional and international dishes. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Cimarosa | alt= | url=https://www.hotelcimarosa.it/en/ | email=info@hotelcimarosa.it | address=Via Domenico Cimarosa, 29 | lat=40.842720 | long=14.233615 | directions={{station|Piazza Fuga|centrale}} | phone=+39 081 556 7044 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 578 2852 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Elegant hotel on the hillside of the Vomero neighborhood. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Clarean Naples Italy | alt= | url=http://www.hotelclarean.it/ | email=info@hotelclarean.it | address=Piazza Garibaldi, 49 | lat=40.853116 | long=14.269331 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 553 5683, +39 081 563 4828 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 563 4463 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-24 | content=A modern and trendy hotel, opened in September 2004. }}<!-- -->{{infobox|Warning! Naples hotel touts|This Naples guide is heavily frequented by business owners keen on adding their own hotel or rental agency. While the worst of them are removed on a regular basis, you should always check other reviews before committing. Many unscrupulous hotel owners are also busy creating false reviews of their accommodation on other well-known travel sites - so tread carefully!}} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Eden Naples Italy | alt= | url=http://www.hoteledennapoli.it/index.php?lang=eng&p=home | email=info@hoteledennapoli.it | address=Corso Novara, 9 | lat=40.854565 | long=14.271198 | directions={{station|Piazza Garibaldi|2}} | phone=+39 081 554 6666 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 281 983 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Napoli 2009 04 (RaBoe).jpg | content=This hotel was reopened at the beginning of November 2005 after a massive reconstruction supervised by the architect Raffaele Zucchi, design engineer of the twin building Hotel Clarean. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Europeo | alt= | url=http://www.hoteleuropeonapoli.com/en/ | email=info@hoteleuropeonapoli.com | address=Via Mezzocannone, 109 | lat=40.847958 | long=14.255471 | directions=near Piazza S. Domenico Maggiore | phone=+39 081 551 7254 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Make sure to book early, as it literally can get booked out overnight. Most of the 27 rooms have telephone, free wireless internet, some satellite TV and are modern and clean, which is not given for all hotels in Naples. Very friendly, helpful and English speaking people there, too. Overall very nice place to be, which you wouldn't expect from the outside. Finding the entrance to this backyard hotel can be a little tricky. Coming from the Spaccanapoli follow Via Mezzocannone down for about 40 metres, entrance is right of a café – both inside a little patio. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Garibaldi | alt= | url=http://www.hotelgaribaldinapoli.com | email=info@hotelgaribaldinapoli.com | address=Via Pasquale Stanislao Mancini, 11 | lat=40.851977 | long=14.266990 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 563 0656 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Near the central station. Rooms are spacious and very clean. Staff is friendly. Prices begin from €60 for a double room with bathroom, satellite TV, safe, aircon and Italian-style breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ideal | alt= | url=http://www.albergoideal.it/en/ | email=info@albergoideal.it | address=Piazza Garibaldi, 99 | lat=40.851690 | long=14.270730 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}}; 100m from central station | phone=+39 081 202 246 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 285 942 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Hotel is clean and cheap, staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast included. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Micalò Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.micalo.it/ | email= | address=Riviera di Chiaia, 88 | lat= | long= | directions={{station|Mergellina|2}} | phone=+39 081 761 7131 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Almost hidden on the 2nd floor of a 17th-century palazzo, this hotel has been crafted out of the natural white stone of Southern Italy. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nuovo Rebecchino | alt= | url=https://www.nuovorebecchino.it/index.php?lang=en | email= | address=Corso Garibaldi, 356 | lat=40.853187 | long=14.268078 | directions={{station|Garibaldi|1}} | phone=+39 081 553 5327 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Three-star hotel, one of the oldest in the city of Naples and restored in 2015. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Nuvò | alt= | url=http://www.hotelnesis.it/ | email=info@hotelnuvo.it | address=Via Nuova Agnano, 5 | lat=40.817087 | long=14.175786 | directions={{station|Agnano|cumana}} | phone=+39 081 1956 6566 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Four-star hotel with comfortable and soundproof rooms, satellite TV, internet, minibar, air conditioning. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Piazza Bellini | alt= | url=http://www.hotelpiazzabellini.com/ | email=info@hotelpiazzabellini.com | address=Via S.M. di Costantinopoli, 101 | lat=40.8505401 | long=14.251833 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 451 732 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Starting from €58 | content=Near San Gregorio Armeno church and university. Breakfast included. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Toledo Napoli | alt= | url=http://www.hoteltoledo.com/eng/ | email= | address=Via Montecalvario, 15 | lat=40.842409 | long=14.247595 | directions={{station|Toledo|1}} | phone=+39 081 406 800 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 406 800 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In an ancient three-storey building dated 1725, with elevator, in the new modern style of furnishings in the centre of Naples. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Cheminee | alt= | url=http://www.lecheminee.com/ | email= info@lecheminee.com | address=Via Stadera 91 | lat=40.872390 | long=14.301608 | directions= | phone=+39 081 584 6651 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-09 | content=This is the building that housed the old "Stingo" ceramic factory that was active in Naples from as early as the end of the 19th century. It was restored and transformed into a modern 4-star hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Tribù B&B | alt= | url=http://www.tribunapoli.com | email=tribunapoli@katamail.com | address=Via dei Tribunali, 329 | lat=40.850714 | long=14.256523 | directions= | phone=+39 081 454 793, +39 338 409 9173 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms €60-100 | content=On a quiet patio in the middle of ''Spaccanapoli'', Naples' old town, this tasteful bed & breakfast also doubles as an arts showroom. Breakfast is served on a nice terrace by the couple of young architects that own the place. }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Napoli - panoramio (2).jpg|thumb|Via Partenope is rich with elegant hotels overlooking the bay]] <!-- strictly alphabetic order, please --> * {{sleep | name=B&B Amedeo | alt= | url=http://www.bbamedeo.it/en/ | email=federicovolpe@bbamedeo.it | address=Via Francesco Crispi, 26 | lat=40.837021 | long=14.232696 | directions={{station|Piazza Amedeo|2}} | phone=+39 320 069 7484 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single €50-60, double €70-80, triple room €90-100 (including breakfast). Prices are per room | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Eurostars Hotel Excelsior | alt= | url=https://www.eurostarshotels.it/eurostars-hotel-excelsior.html | email=reservations@eurostarsexcelsior.com | address=Via Partenope, 48 | lat=40.829979 | long=14.249872 | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 0111 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=00:00 | price= | image=Hotel Excelsior (8639643491).jpg | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=On the seafront next to the iconic Castel dell'Ovo, with spectacular panoramic views of Vesuvius, the Gulf of Naples and the island of Capri. The Eurostars Excelsior Hotel is home to 100 luxury rooms and 22 suites of varying categories. The hotel also has the excellent Ristorante La Terrazza in the roof garden. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Hotel Santa Lucia | alt= | url=https://www.santalucia.it/en/ | email=info@santalucia.it | address=Via Partenope, 46 | lat=40.829952 | long=14.249089 | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 0666, +39 081 764 8580 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Grand Hotel Santa Lucia - panoramio.jpg | content=Elegant hotel on the waterfront, in front of Castel dell'Ovo and the tourist port of Santa Lucia. }} * {{sleep | name=Grand Hotel Vesuvio | alt= | url=https://www.vesuvio.it/en/ | email=info@vesuvio.it | address=Via Partenope, 45 | lat=40.830076 | long=14.248088 | directions=in front of Castel dell'Ovo | phone=+39 081 764 0044 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Grande Albergo Vesuvio - panoramio.jpg | lastedit=2018-06-21 | content=Elegant 5-star deluxe hotel on the seafront. 160 rooms with 21 suites, 2 panoramic restaurants, fitness club with indoor pool, function rooms, private cabin cruiser, limo service and garage. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Paradiso | alt= | url=https://www.hotelparadisonapoli.it/en/home-page.aspx | email=info@hotelparadisonapoli.it | address=Via Catullo, 11 | lat=40.82432 | long=14.21512 | directions=In Posillipo | phone=+39 081 247 5111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 761 3449 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€160 for a double room with a balcony | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pinto Storey | alt= | url=https://www.pintostorey.it/en/ | email=info@pintostorey.it | address=Via Giuseppe Martucci, 72 | lat=40.836647 | long=14.233550 | directions={{station|Piazza Amedeo|2}} | phone=+39 081 681 260 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081-667536 | checkin= | checkout= | price=For a double room prices are from €110 on, depending on the season. | content=An Art Nouveau building in Chiaia district, few steps from Piazza Amedeo. }} * {{sleep | name=Portalba Relais | alt= | url=http://www.portalbarelais.com/ | email=info@portalbarelais.com | address=Via Portalba, 33 | lat=40.849581 | long=14.250536 | directions={{station|Dante|1}} | phone=+39 081 564 5171 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 5443703 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Bed & breakfast in the historic centre, few steps from Piazza Dante. }} * {{sleep | name=Romeo Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.romeohotel.it | email=welcome@romeohotel.it | address=Via Cristoforo Colombo, 45 | lat=40.840565 | long=14.255796 | directions={{station|Municipio|1}} | phone=+39 081 017 5001 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | image=Napoli-1040151.jpg | content=Five-star boutique hotel on the waterfront in the historic centre, few steps away from the port. }} ==Stay safe== [[FIle:(Explored) Laundry day in Naples (6018066134).jpg|thumb|The Spanish Quarters are interesting by day but should be avoided by night]] The city has an inequitable distribution of wealth, and some run-down areas are quite close to elegant ones. Two places better to avoid after dark are the '''"Quartieri Spagnoli"''' (Spanish Quarters) and the '''"Sanità"''', both in the historic centre, that are reasonably safe during the day and also have notable points of interest. Especially to be avoided, but of no practical interest for tourists, is '''Scampia''', where there is much petty crime and drug traffic. Naples' bad reputation regarding safety is mainly due to stereotypes, since the city's security level is actually comparable to many other European big cities (e.g., [[Barcelona]], [[Marseille]], [[Amsterdam]]). Petty thievery and muggings definitely do happen, so be reasonably watchful, avoid empty streets and dimly-lit alleys at night, and keep your wits about yourself. On the other hand, since weather is generally nice, Neapolitans spend a lot of time in the streets, including in the winter and at night. Places like Mergellina and the boardwalk of Via Caracciolo are generally full of people till late at night and very safe. Contrary to what newspapers, books and movies seem to suggest, the local mafia (Camorra) poses little or no threat to tourists. It is involved in activities like prostitution (which is illegal in Italy), racketeering and drug trafficking. Aside from issues of petty crime, Naples is a very safe town for women. Official statistical data from ISTAT (the Italian Government Official Statistical Office) show that Naples' rape rate is much lower than that of other Italian cities like Milan, Rome or Florence. Young women who appear to be unaccompanied may experience some more or less persistent flirting from Neapolitan men, but you will usually be left alone if you show them you are not interested. Whoever comes to Naples' old town has to take some generic precautions, normal for any big town with poor areas: * It is advised not to carry a handbag as it can be snatched or "picked" by thieves. Neapolitan women who use a purse do not sling it across their shoulders but wear it across their chest. * Do not wear expensive watches or flashy jewellery. * Do not use a costly camera or video camera. * Do not wander down small dark streets or alleys, especially in the Spanish Quarters. * Pay attention to fake public service vehicles. All legitimate means of public transportation are clearly identified by being orange (buses); or white (taxis). In the latter case, legal taxis have the customary "Taxi" sign over the top, and bring ID signs over the sides and inside the cabin. * Be careful around the main train station as there are many thieves in the area. Piazza Garibaldi, the large square in front of the station, is not a place to spend more time than necessary, especially at night. Generally, the southern side of the square (on your left when exiting the station) is safer than its northern part. * You can buy over-the-shoulder packs that are excellent, as they allow you to keep an eye and firm grip on your valuables. * Some people pretend to offer images of old Naples or other things as gifts, but then expect payment. * Beware of people who want to involve you in fake road accidents. * It is advisable not to wear football shirts of any club, especially Juventus FC, AC Milan, Internazionale Milano, AS Roma, SS Lazio or Fiorentina. Soccer is taken very seriously in Naples, and Neapolitans support SSC Napoli with big rivalries with those clubs. However, it is very safe to wear the Genoa club shirt (vertically spangled of red and blue, and sporting a griffin like a symbol; not to be confused with the other Genoa club, Sampdoria), since supporters of this team have a strong friendship with SSC Napoli supporters. If you ever hang out in Fuorigrotta borough on Sundays, near the Maradona stadium, and are surprised by a booming shout of thousands of people, don't get scared: it's only cheering for the Napoli soccer team which just scored. Since when this happens, most of the town shouts along with the people in the stadium, this is perceived like an earthquake by the local volcanic observatory of Vesuvius! ==Connect== [[File:Castel dellOvo (8119467969).jpg|thumb|Castel dell'Ovo from the promenade of via Partenope]] As of Sept 2021, Naples has 4G from Iliad and 5G from the other Italian carriers. Naples has a free network of public Wi-Fi access, which fills the following zones: * The seaside (all the area between via Partenope and Castel dell'Ovo, Lungomare Caracciolo and Villa Comunale); * Palazzo delle Arti (PAN). You can use these free hotspots for 2 hours per day. ==Cope== ===Consulates=== {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! [[Consulates]] ! list&nbsp; |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Austria}} {{listing | name=Austria | url= | email=consolatoaustria.napoli@gmail.com | address=Via Giuseppe Ricciardi, 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 553 4372 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 553 4372 | hours=M-F 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bangladesh}} {{listing | name=Bangladesh | url= | email=consolato.bangladesh@bellieforti.com | address=Via Petrarca, 50 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 832 6111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 832 6225 | hours=M-F 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belarus}} {{listing | name=Belarus | url=http://italy.mfa.gov.by/it/honorary_consul/ | email=consolato.bielorussia.napoli@gmail.com | address=Centro Direzionale, isola A5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 787 5072 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium | url= | email=cons-belgio-napoli@libero.it | address=Via Alcide De Gasperi, 55 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 2111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 2114 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Benin}} {{listing | name=Benin | url=http://beninconsolatonapoli.it/ | email=segreteria@beninconsolatonapoli.it | address=Galleria Umberto I, 50 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 417 023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bolivia}} {{listing | name=Bolivia | url= | email= | address=Via Duomo, 348 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 287 607 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=http://www.consbrasnapoli.it/ | email=info@consbrasnapoli.it | address=Via Francesco Giordani, 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Bulgaria}} {{listing | name=Bulgaria | url=http://www.studiolegalefamiglietti.it/ | email=avv.famiglietti@libero.it | address=Via Chiatamone, 63 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 245 2234 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 245 2234 | hours=M-F 09:30-14:00 and 15:00-19:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Burkina Faso}} {{listing | name=Burkina Faso | url= | email=jf@fastwebnet.it | address=Via Vittorio Imbriani, 48 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 658 0856 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 195 73382 | hours=M-F 09:30-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cameroon}} {{listing | name=Cameroon | url= | email=albertosalvatori48@libero.it | address=Calata Villa del Popolo, 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 262 166 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 282 979 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cape Verde}} {{listing | name=Cape Verde | url= | email=giuseppericciulli@virgilio.it | address=Via Torino, 6 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 264 909 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 554 4930 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Colombia}} {{listing | name=Colombia | url= | email=SLmaione@libero.it | address=Via Stazio, 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 714 4537 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 714 1919 | hours=M-F 16:00-19:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Czech Republic}} {{listing | name=Czech Republic | url=https://www.mzv.cz/rome/it/visti_e_informazioni_consolari/consoli_onorari_della_repubblica_ceca_in.html {{dead link|date=December 2020}} | email=a_ruoppolo@virgilio.it | address=Corso Umberto I, 275 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 268 784 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 267 336 | hours=M-F 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Cyprus}} {{listing | name=Cyprus | url= | email=consulate@pappalardogroup.it | address=Via Guglielmo Melisurgo, 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 552 1276 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 552 3878 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Denmark}} {{listing | name=Denmark | url=http://italien.um.dk/it/ambasciata-di-dinamarca/consolati/ | email=consulate@klingenberg.it | address=Piazzale Stazione Marittima | lat= | long= | directions=Interno porto | phone=+39 081 551 2211 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 2947 | hours=M-F 08:30-12:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Dominican Republic}} {{listing | name=Dominican Republic | url=https://www.ambasciata.net/Consolato/9291/Repubblica-Dominicana-a-Napoli | email=consuladodominicano@katamail.com | address=Via Generale Orsini, 42 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 8867 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ecuador}} {{listing | name=Ecuador | url= | email=mariagrazia.alvarez@alice.it | address=Via Francesco Crispi, 21 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 342 760 4648 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 761 8273 | hours=by appointment only | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Estonia}} {{listing | name=Estonia | url=http://www.consolatoestonia.eu/italiano/rapp.html | email=studio-forte@libero.it | address=Via Agostino Depretis, 19 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 4510 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 552 8292 | hours=Tu Th 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Finland}} {{listing | name=Finland | url=http://www.finland.it/public/default.aspx?contentid=330497&nodeid=40261&contentlan=16&culture=it-IT | email=consulate@klingenberg.it | address=Piazzale Stazione Marittima | lat= | long= | directions=Interno porto | phone=+39 081 551 2211 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 2947 | hours=M-F 08:30-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=https://it.ambafrance.org/-Consolato-di-Napoli- | email=cogefrna@tin.it | address=Via Francesco Crispi, 86 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 598 0711 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 598 0730 | hours=M-F 08:30-12:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Germany}} {{listing | name=Germany | url= | email=neapel@hk-diplo.de | address=Via Medina, 40 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 248 8511 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:30-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Greece}} {{listing | name=Greece | url= | email=congreco.na@gmail.com | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 86 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 761 2466 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 669 880 | hours=M-F 10:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Guatemala}} {{listing | name=Guatemala | alt= | url= | email=consulguat.napoles@libero.it | address=Piazza dei Martiri, 30 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 3032, +39 347 331 2635 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Guinea}} {{listing | name=Guinea | alt= | url= | email=info@entimarcopolo.it | address=Corso Meridionale, 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 264 829 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 264 829, +39 081 757 0595 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Honduras}} {{listing | name=Honduras | url= | email=consuladohondurasnapoles@virgilio.it | address=Via Ponte dei Francesi, 35 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 559 0289 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 559 9186 | hours=M-Th 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Hungary}} {{listing | name=Hungary | url=https://roma.mfa.gov.hu/ita/page/tiszteletbeli-magyar-konzulatusok | email=consolato.ungheria@virgilio.it | address=Via Toledo, 156 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 1115 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 552 3953 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Iceland}} {{listing | name=Iceland | url= | email=geminente@unifrigo.it | address=Via Francesco Petrarca, 93 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 575 2108 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 575 3083 | hours=M-F 08:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url= | email=consolatoindonesia@alice.it | address=Via Parco Comola Ricci, 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 012 5521 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 032 1138 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ivory Coast}} {{listing | name=Ivory Coast | url= | email=leonardodiiorio@alice.it | address=Corso Umberto I, 259 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 26 1755 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 26 6370 | hours=M W F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan | url=http://www.it.emb-japan.go.jp/italiano/links/links_index.htm | email= | address=Via Nuova Ponte di Tappia, 82 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 552 1573 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 214 1187 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Kazakhstan}} {{listing | name=Kazakhstan | url=http://napoli.consolatokazakhstan.it/?lang=en | email=consul.kazakhstan@gmail.com | address=Calata San Marco, 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 060 9174 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 214 0448 | hours=M-F 09:30-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Latvia}} {{listing | name=Latvia | url=http://www.mfa.gov.lv/it/14332-consoli-onorari-in-italia-e-malta | email=latvianconsulatenaples@gmail.com | address=Via Andrea d'Isernia, 38 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 761 2002 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 68 0473 | hours=M-F 09:30-13:00 | price= | content= }} | style="vertical-align:top;width:50%;" | * {{flag|Lithuania}} {{listing | name=Lithuania | url=http://www.consolatolituanianapoli.com/ | email=consolatolituania.napoli@gmail.com | address=Riviera di Chiaia, 33 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 335 768 3208 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 663 949 | hours=Tu Th Sa 15:00-18:00 and 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Luxembourg}} {{listing | name=Luxembourg | url= | email=consolatolux@gmail.com | address=Via S. Brigida, 51 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 0060 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 3138 | hours=M Th F 10:00-14:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Malaysia}} {{listing | name=Malaysia| url= | email=malaysiaconsulatenapoli@virgilio.it | address=Via Francesco Paolo Michetti, 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 552 9666 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 423 1458 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mauritania}} {{listing | name=Mauritania | url= | email=consolato.mauritania@gmail.com | address=Via Posillipo, 382 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 575 0921 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W 15:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | url= | email= | address=Largo Sermoneta, 22 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 575 1185 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 575 1025 | hours=M-F 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Monaco}} {{listing | name=Monaco | url= | email=mbruno@deloitte.it | address=Via Scipione Capece, 10H | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 575 2520 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 666 688 | hours=M-F 09:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Montenegro}} {{listing | name=Montenegro | url= | email=consolatomontenegro.napoli@gmail.com | address=Via Gaetano Filangieri, 21 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 8352 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Morocco}} {{listing | name=Morocco | url=http://www.islamitalia.it/matrimonio/consolati_marocco_in_italia.html | email=consolatomarocco@pomicino.it | address=Via Agostino Depretis, 102/114 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 580 2057 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | url= | email=studiocastaldo@studiocastaldo.net | address=Via Agostino Depretis, 51 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 3003 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 0776 | hours=10:00-12:00 and 16:00-18:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Nicaragua}} {{listing | name=Nicaragua | url=http://www.consolatonicaragua.it/ {{dead link|date=December 2020}} | email=consolatonicaraguana@gmail.com | address=Via Francesco Solimena, 155 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 183 62595 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 17:00-20:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Niger}} {{listing | name=Niger | url= | email=info@consolatoniger.it | address=Galleria Umberto I, 27 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 40 5200 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 552 5528 | hours=M-F 10:00-12:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Norway}} {{listing | name=Norway | url=https://www.norway.no/it/italy/norvegia-ed-italia/consolati/ | email=consulate@klgroup.it | address=Piazzale Stazione Marittima | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 2211 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 2947 | hours=M-F 08:30-12:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Panama}} {{listing | name=Panama | url= | email=consulpa@panamaconsulna.it | address=Via Duomo, 319 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 602 8540 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 606 3004 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Paraguay}} {{listing | name=Paraguay | url= | email=glaurini@notariato.it | address=Viale Antonio Gramsci, 18 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 761 6383 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 761 6373 | hours=M-F 09:30-13:30 and 16:00-19:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Peru}} {{listing | name=Peru | url=http://www.conpernapoles.com/index.html | email=info@conpernapoles.com | address=Via Santa Brigida, 51 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 7062 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 551 3138 | hours=M-F 15:30-17:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Philippines}} {{listing | name=Philippines | url= | email=consolatodellefilippine@studiogiglio.org | address=Via Cardinale Guglielmo Sanfelice, 24 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 497 7155 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 497 7170 | hours=M-W F 10:00-12:00, Th 15:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Poland}} {{listing | name=Poland | url=http://www.consolatopolonianapoli.com/ | email=segreteria@consolatopolonianapoli.com | address=Via Antonio Gramsci, 12 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 660 009 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 240 4664 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Portugal}} {{listing | name=Portugal | url=http://www.lusomondo-italia.it/CONSOLATO.htm {{dead link|date=December 2020}} | email=consptna@yahoo.it | address=Via Nardones, 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 413 540 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 404 409 | hours=Tu 15:30-18:30, Th 09:30-13:30 and 15:30-18:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | url=https://roma.mae.ro/it/node/755 | email=consolatoromanianapoli@hotmail.it | address=Via Generale Giordano Orsini, 42 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 764 8356 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 764 8867 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Russia}} {{listing | name=Russia | url=https://www.consolatorussianapoli.it/ | email=info@consolatorussianapoli.it | address=Via Partenope, 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 192 05031 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 191 06731 | hours=09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Spain}} {{listing | name=Spain | url=http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/NAPOLES/es/Consulado/Paginas/Consul.aspx {{dead link|date=December 2020}} | email=cog.napoles@maec.es | address=Via dei Mille, 40 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 414 115 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 401 643 | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Sri Lanka}} {{listing | name=Sri Lanka | url= | email=consolato.srilanka.campania@gmail.com | address=Via Bartolomeo Caracciolo Detto Carafa | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 019 2173 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 564 6687 | hours=Th 16:00-19:00, Sa Su 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Switzerland}} {{listing | name=Switzerland | alt= | url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/italy/en/home/representations/embassy-rome/honorary-consulates/consulate-naples.html | email=napoli@honrep.ch | address=Via Consalvo Carelli, 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 335 831 5257 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 578 5594 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Tunisia}} {{listing | name=Tunisia| url= | email=ct.naples@libero.it | address=Centro Direzionale, isola F10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 734 5171 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 734 5163 | hours=T-F 08:30-15:30, Sa 08:30-14:30 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Ukraine}} {{listing | name=Ukraine | url=https://naples.mfa.gov.ua/ua | email=gc_itn@mfa.gov.ua | address=Via Giovanni Porzio, 4 | lat= | long= | directions=Centro Direzionale, isola B3 | phone=+39 081 787 5433 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 605 7867 | hours=M Tu Th F 09:15-13:00 and 15:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States of America | url=https://it.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/naples/ | email=allenrl@state.gov; naplescg@state.gov | address=Piazza della Repubblica, 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 583 8111 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 764 8944 | hours=M-F 08:00-17:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Uruguay}} {{listing | name=Uruguay | url= | email=conurunap@libero.it | address=Gradoni di Chiaia, 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 405 478 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | alt= | url= | email=consular.napoles@mppre.gob.ve | address=Via Agostino Depretis, 102 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+39 081 551 6790 | tollfree= | fax=+39 081 542 2846 | hours=M-F 08:30-16:20 | price= | content= }} |} == Go next == {{see also|Metropolitan Naples}} [[File:Vesuvius from Pompeii (hires version 2 scaled).png|thumb|The ruins of Pompeii with Vesuvius in the background]] [[File:Campania Caserta2 tango7174.jpg|thumb|Royal Palace of Caserta, southern façade]] [[File:Corricella 2016, Procida (1).jpg|thumb|The colorful houses of ''Corricella'', Procida]] There is fast express train service to [[Rome]] and points north, as well as points south. Naples is the ultimate terminus for the FR7 line of the Rome commuter rail network, which runs from Roma Termini to Minturno-Scauri, Sessa Aurunca-Rocca or Naples. There are also local Italian Railway trains to Pompeii, but for such short distances, it is easiest to take the Circumvesuviana commuter train. Naples is often used as a base to visit the ancient ruins and excavations of Herculaneum and Pompeii near the city. It's easy to find ferries to places like Sicily. * '''Solfatara''' (12&nbsp;km). It is a shallow volcanic crater at [[Pozzuoli]], part of the Campi Flegrei volcanic area. It is a dormant volcano, which still emits jets of steam with sulphurous fumes. * '''[[Herculaneum]]''' (13 km). A world-famous archeological site, part of the [[UNESCO World Heritage list]]. It was an ancient Roman town destroyed, together with Pompeii, Oplontis and Stabiae, by volcanic pyroclastic flows of Vesuvius, AD 79. It is famous as the source of the first Roman skeletal and physical remains available for study that were located by science, since the Romans almost universally cremated their dead. While smaller than Pompeii, it's just as cool and usually less busy. * '''[[Pompeii]]''' (25 km, 40 minutes via the Circumvesuviana train, Sorrento line). The world-famous city of Pompeii is a partially buried Roman urban center, and one of the best examples of Roman architecture in the world. Along with Herculaneum, Pompeii was destroyed and completely buried during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius spanning two days in the year AD 79. The eruption buried Pompeii under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of ash and pumice, and it was lost for nearly 1700 years before its accidental rediscovery in 1749. Since then, its excavation has provided an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy, with approximately 2,500,000 visitors every year. Visiting the city is a unique experience—you get to walk in and out of most of the ruins, and really get a feel for how the city must've looked in its era. * '''Mount [[Vesuvius]]'''. From Pompeii, take a bus to Mount Vesuvius and hike to the summit. Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano on the mainland of Europe and is best known for its eruption in AD 79 that led to the burying and destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. * '''Royal Palace of [[Caserta]]''' (37&nbsp;km). A former royal residence in Caserta, southern Italy, constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples. It was the largest palace and one of the largest buildings erected in Europe during the 18th century. In 1997, the Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, described in its nomination as "the swan song of the spectacular art of the Baroque, from which it adopted all the features needed to create the illusions of multidirectional space". * '''[[Capri]]''' (40&nbsp;km by boat or hydrofoil) A world-famous destination, it is an island on the south side of the Gulf of Naples, which has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic. Features of the island are the Marina Piccola (the little harbour), the Belvedere of Tragara, which is a high panoramic promenade lined with villas, the limestone crags called sea stacks that project above the sea (the ''Faraglioni''), Anacapri, the Blue Grotto (''Grotta Azzurra''), and the ruins of the Imperial Roman villas. Capri is the place where the last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustus was imprisoned. The circumstance (and the imaginary salvatage of the emperor) has been featured in the movie The last legion, starring Colin Firth along with Sir Ben Kingsley and Aishwarya Rai. * '''[[Procida]]''' (37&nbsp;km by boat or hydrofoil) Procida is one of the Flegrean Islands off the coast of Naples, it lies between Cape Miseno and the island of Ischia. Procida was held by Mycene in the period between the 16th and 15th centuries BC. During the 8th century BC the first Greek settlers to this island were immediately replaced by other Greek peoples coming from Cuma. During Roman rule, Procida became a renowned resort for the patrician class of Rome. Nowadays, it is a renowned spa resort.<!-- -->[[File:Castello Aragonese.jpg|thumb|Aragonese castle of Ischia]]<!-- -->[[File:Positano Sunset.JPG|thumb|Sunset in Positano, on the Amalfi coast]] * '''[[San Leucio]]''' (38&nbsp;km) San Leucio is a frazione of the comune of Caserta, most notable for a resort developed around an old silk factory, included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites list in 1997. In 1750 Charles VII of Naples selected this place for an unusual social and tecnological experiment, a different model of silk production based on technical innovation and alert to the needs of workers. It is considered one of the first examples of socialism, a closed community where life and work were closely connected and planned. Today the San Leucio heritage still survives today in the local silk and textile firms, which work on an international scale to elite foreign clients as the Buckingham Palace, the White House, the Quirinale Palace, the Palazzo Chigi. * '''[[Ischia]]''' (40&nbsp;km by boat or hydrofoil) is a volcanic island which lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. It is the largest of the Phlegrean Islands. The main industry is tourism, centering on thermal spas that cater mostly to European (especially German) and Asian tourists eager to enjoy the fruits of the island's natural volcanic activity, its thermal hot springs, and its volcanic mud. For many of the inhabitants on the Italian-speaking island, German and English are second languages. This is because of the large number of German- and English-speaking tourists who visit the island each year. * '''[[Sorrento]]''' (50&nbsp;km). A popular tourist destination which can be reached easily from Naples and Pompeii, as it lies at the south-eastern end of the Circumvesuviana rail line. The town overlooks the Bay of Naples as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints allow sight of Naples itself, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. Sorrento's sea cliffs and luxury hotels have attracted notable people, including Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti. Sorrento was the birthplace of the poet Torquato Tasso, author of the Gerusalemme Liberata. The town was quite famously featured in the early-20th-century song "Torna a Surriento" (Come Back to Sorrento) an iconic example of the Neapolitan song. * '''[[Amalfi]] coast''' (70&nbsp;km) is a stretch of coastline in the Province of Salerno in Southern Italy. It is a popular tourist destination for the region and Italy as a whole, attracting thousands of tourists annually. Aside from the chance to visit the renowned towns of Amalfi (one of the four ancient Maritime Republics of Italy), [[Positano]] and Ravello (which hosts the Wagner festival); the Amalfi coast offers to trekkers the opportunity of walking on the "''Sentiero degli Dei''" (''The Walk of Gods''), a stunning dirt road suspended on the cliffs between the Mediterranean sea and the mountains. The area is also well known for the limoncello, a digestive liquor made out of lemons. * '''[[Paestum]] Greek Temples''' (104&nbsp;km). Near [[Salerno]], there are three major temples in Doric style, dating from the first half of the 6th century BC. These were dedicated to Hera (only slightly smaller than the Parthenon); and Athena, and are one of the best conserved examples of Doric architecture. {{routebox | placename=Naples (by car) | image1=Autostrada A1 Italia.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Milan]] | minorl1=[[Florence]] ← [[Rome]] ← [[Caserta]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1= | image2=Autostrada A3 Italia.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Salerno]] | minorr2=[[Herculaneum]] → [[Pompeii]] | image3=Autostrada A16 Italia.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Canosa di Puglia|Canosa]] | minorr3=[[Avellino]] → [[Ariano Irpino]] | image4=Autostrada A56 Italia.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Pozzuoli]] | minorl4= | directionr4=E | majorr4= → merges into [[File:Autostrada A1 Italia.svg|22px]] | minorr4= | image5=Strada Statale 18 Italia.svg | imagesize5=40 | directionl5=N | majorl5=END | minorl5= | directionr5=S | majorr5=[[Reggio di Calabria|Reggio Calabria]] | minorr5=[[Salerno]] → [[Paestum]] }} {{guidecity}} {{IsPartOf|Metropolitan Naples}} {{geo|40.833333|14.25}} ejpo0qs5ep7gjyp2xgixnxhn79xeejk 0 23963 5289169 5236706 2026-06-07T17:56:52Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289169 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Natchez banner.jpg|pgname=Natchez}} '''Natchez''' is a city near the southwest corner of the [[United States of America|U.S.]] state of [[Mississippi]]. This historic town is perched on a high bluff above the [[Mississippi River]] 100 miles upriver from [[New Orleans]]. It was an important, wealthy city before the [[Civil War]]. That history gave it the South's grandest collection of antebellum homes. [[Image:NatchezMansion4Sept2008.JPG|right|thumb|One of the 19th-century mansions seen on the walking or driving tours of old Natchez]] ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{mapshape}} *From I-55/Brookhaven, MS - take U.S. Highway 84 approximately 60 miles west to Natchez. *From I-20/[[Vicksburg]], MS - take U.S. Highway 61 approximately 70 miles south to Natchez. *From I-10/[[Baton Rouge]], LA - take U.S. Highway 61 approximately 90 miles north to Natchez. *From I-49/Alexandria, LA - take LA Highway 28 approximately 35 miles east to U.S. Highway 84. Take U.S. Highway 84 approximately 40 miles east to Natchez. * [[Natchez Trace Parkway]] - Natchez is the southern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway, a parkway administered by the National Park Service. The Parkway follows the old Natchez trace from Natchez to [[Nashville]]. The trace began as a footpath used by Native Americans and early explorers to travel across the region. It was later improved by the U.S. government in the early part of the 19th century. A combination of low speed limits and no commercial traffic make for a very relaxing and enjoyable drive. ==Get around== ==See== * '''Visitor's Center''' is on the Natchez side of the bridge over the Mississippi River a couple minutes by car from the center of the old part of town. Free maps and visitor information, in addition to historical exhibitions and souvenirs for sale. [[File:Natchez Bluffs and Under-the-Hill Historic District-466.jpg|thumb|Natchez Bluffs and Under-the-Hill Historic District]] * ''' Natchez Under-the-Hill''' is, as the name suggests, under the bluff by the Mississippi River at the end of State St. It used to be a rootin' tootin', wild-wild-west kind of place complete with saloons and gunslinging. Floods washed much of it away, but there is still a restaurant, an old-timey saloon, and a casino left. * {{see | name=Natchez Pilgrimage | alt= | url=http://www.natchezpilgrimage.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601-446-6631 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Private homes are opened to the public for tours for 5 weeks during March and April and again for 2 weeks in September and October. }} * {{see | name=Historic Natchez Pageant | alt=Historic Natchez Tableaux | url=https://m.facebook.com/historicnatcheztableaux/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Also known as the "Historic Natchez Tableaux", this annual event is presented by over 200 local performers in elaborate costumes, recreating the romanticized eras of old while illustrating the town's history from its founding all the way to the modern era. The Tableaux was founded jointly by the Natchez Garden Club and the Pilgrimage Garden Club, but in 2017/2018, the groups split and now offer separate events during Spring Pilgrimage. The Tableaux is held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings during the Spring Pilgrimage season. Tickets are available online or at the Natchez Visitors Center. }} [[File:Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District-487.JPG|thumb|Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District]] * {{see | name=Antebellum Houses | alt= | url=https://www.natchez.com/historic-homes | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Natchez is famous for its many antebellum houses that are open to the public for tours. Houses that are open for tours year round include Auburn, House on Ellicott Hill, Longwood, Magnolia Hall, Melrose, Monmouth, Rosalie, Concord Quarters, Stanton Hall, Briars, Dunleith, and The Towers. Tickets are available through the website or at the Natchez Visitors Center. Individual house - $10 for adults, $8 for children. Three house package - $24 for adults, $18 for children. }} [[File:Longwood (Natchez, Mississippi), 1.JPG|thumb|Longwood]] * {{see | name=Longwood | alt= | url= | email= | address=140 Lower Woodville Rd | lat=31.536667 | long=-91.404722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6674508 | content=Longwood is probably the most famous of the antebellum mansions in Natchez. It is the largest octagonal (eight-sided) house in the United States. Construction of Longwood was started in 1860. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, all of the workers (who were from Pennsylvania) returned to the north, leaving the house unfinished. Dr. Haller Nutt, the owner of the house, finished out the basement (6000 sq feet) for his family to live in. Dr. Nutt died of pneumonia in 1864 without ever having finished the house, and the upper floors of the house remain unfinished to this day. The house was donated to the Pilgrimage Garden Club in the 1970s and is on tour daily. }} * {{see | name=Natchez in Historic Photographs | alt= | url= | email= | address=405 State St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601-442-2581 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-4PM | price=Free, donations accepted | content=A wonderful collection of historic photographs of Natchez people and places. The photographs were taken between 1870 and 1913 by Henry Norman. }} *{{see | name=Natchez Convention & Visitors Bureau | alt=Natchez CVB | url=http://www.visitnatchez.org | email= | address=640 S. Canal Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-800-647-6724 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Natchez Visitor Center is at the head of the Mississippi River Bridge, where Highway 84 meets Louisiana. Find brochures, maps, guides, attraction information, tour and event tickets and more. }} ==Do== * '''Walking tours and driving tours'''. The Natchez Visitors' Center gives free maps and pamphlets for doing driving or walking tours of the sights of the historic old section of town. *'''Southern Carriage Tours''' - Enjoy the luxury and charm of a horse-drawn carriage tour through the streets of Natchez' historic district to see some of the finest and most significant landmarks in antebellum Natchez. Tours depart from the Canal Street Depot. Tickets are also available at the Natchez Visitors Center. $15 for adults, $5 for children. The tour guides also point out restaurants and hotels. * {{do | name=Old South Winery | alt= | url=http://www.oldsouthwinery.com/ | email= | address=65 S Concord Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601-445-9924 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Old South Winery produces 12 varieties of muscadine wine. The wines come in red, rose, and white varieties of varying sweetness. The winery is open for tours M-Sa 10AM-5PM. }} * {{do | name=Emerald Mound | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/mounds/eme.htm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The second largest ceremonial Indian mound in North America, Emerald Mound was built by the Natchez Indians. Emerald Mound is about 10 miles northeast of Natchez. Take the Natchez Trace Parkway to Route 553 and follow signs to the site. Open daily, free admission. }} ===Seasonal events=== * {{do | name=Great Mississippi River Balloon Race | alt=Natchez Balloon Festival | url=https://natchezballoonfestival.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Voted the best annual event in Mississippi by readers of ''Mississippi Magazine''. The Balloon Race happens every year on the third weekend of October. Two flights take place each day, in addition to a "balloon glow" Friday night and great musical acts all weekend. The actual festival takes place on the grounds of Rosalie Mansion, and you can catch a great view of the balloons from many places around town. Make your reservations for a room early as this is a very busy weekend in Natchez. }} * {{do | name=Natchez Food & Wine Festival | alt= | url=https://natchezfoodandwine.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Enjoy a weekend of good food and good drink in Natchez. Guest chefs of regional and national renown prepare four-course meals Saturday evening at several antebellum mansions around Natchez. Other events include a biscuit bake-off, beer tasting, bocce ball tournament, and brunch on Sunday to wrap up the weekend. Make reservations for Saturday evening early as seating is limited. }} * {{do | name=Angels on the Bluff | alt= | url=https://thenatchezcitycemetery.com/angels-on-the-bluff | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Each year, usually the first weekend in November, the Natchez City Cemetery offers guided tours. Guides direct groups from grave to grave where local actors, dressed in period costumes, tell stories about the lives and/or deaths of various people buried here. The times and dates vary from year to year, so be sure to check the website or call the Natchez Visitors Center. }} * {{do | name=Natchez Festival of Music | alt=Natchez Opera Festival | url=http://www.natchezfestivalofmusic.com | email=natchezfestivalofmusicinfo@gmail.com | address= Natchez Performing Arts Center at Margaret Martin, 64 Homochitto Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-05 | content=Every Tuesday through Saturday evening during the month of May, Natchez is host to a wide range of musical events featuring the rich musical history of Mississippi and world-class singers that come specifically for this event. The Natchez Festival of Music hosts a wide slate of shows spanning from operas, operettas, Broadway musicals, classical concerts and recitals to the more contemporary fare of Blues, Jazz, and more. Admission pricing varies by event, though there is usually one free event per season. Performances and concerts are held at the Natchez Performing Arts Center and other local Natchez venues such as Bowie's Tavern, Smoot's Grocery, the antebellum mansions and stately churches of the region, and other local historical sites. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Darby's Fudge | alt= | url=https://www.darbysfamousfudge.com/ | email= | address=410 Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601-446-9737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This gift shop on Main Street has everything you could want and the best fudge around. Don't forget to stop in and get a pound. Many flavors available. }} ==Eat== [[Image:MammyCupboard4Sept2008Front.jpg|right|thumb|The startling novelty architecture of "Mammy's Cupboard" on Highway 61, south of town, is hard to miss.]] * {{eat | name=The Castle Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=84 Homochitto St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 601-446-8500 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The Castle Restaurant is in the carriage house on the grounds of Dunleith Plantation. Excellent food with a great wine list to compliment. }} * {{eat | name=Fat Mama's Tamales | alt= | url=http://www.fatmamastamales.com | email= | address=303 S Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601-442-4548 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Opened in 1989, Fat Mama's has become a local favorite, serving tamales, chili, Gringo Pie (tamales topped with chili and cheese), nachos, and Cajun boudin. }} * {{eat | name=Magnolia Grill | alt= | url=http://www.magnoliagrill.com/ | email= | address=49 Silver St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601-446-7670 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Enjoy dinner with a great view of the Mississippi River from their glassed-in porch under the hill. Excellent burgers and sweet potato french fries are favorites on their menu. }} * {{eat | name=Mammy's Cupboard | alt= | url= | email= | address=555 Hwy 61 N | lat= | long= | directions=about 5 miles south of town on Hwy 61 | phone=+1 601-445-8957 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Another local favorite. Open for lunch and serving delicious sandwiches and homemade desserts. The [[novelty architecture]] alone is worth going for a look. }} * {{eat | name=Pearl Street Pasta | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601 442-9284 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pearl Street south of Main Street. Very good lunch & dinner items (mostly pasta based as the name suggests). }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Andrew's Tavern | alt= | url= | email= | address=325 Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601-445-0702 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A little bar on Main Street with a dart board and a juke box. }} * {{drink | name=Bowie's Rabbit Hole | alt= | url=https://bowiesrabbithole.com/ | email= | address=100 Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+1 601 653-0915 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A big screen TV and great beer selection make this 1840s cotton warehouse a great place to relax. }} * {{drink | name=Fat Mama's Tamales | alt= | url=http://www.fatmamastamales.com | email= | address=303 S Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601-442-4548 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Anyone in Natchez will tell you that Fat Mama's "Knock-You-Naked" Margaritas are the best around. Don't forget to stop in this funky little restaurant. }} * {{drink | name=Under-the-Hill Saloon | alt= | url= | email= | address=25 Silver St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 601-446-8023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An old-style saloon located under-the-hill with a great view of the Mississippi River. }} * {{drink | name=Smoot's Grocery | alt= | url=https://www.smootsnatchez.com/ | email= | address=319 N. Broadway St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-04-05 | content=This former "mom-and pop" store has been turned into a popular Blues lounge and live music venue, with a full bar. Many local musicians have gigs here. Great place to get a beer and listen to some tunes. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Dunleith Plantation | alt= | url=https://www.dunleithhistoricinn.com/ | email= | address=84 Homochitto St | lat=31.547778 | long=-91.400833 | directions= | phone=+1 601-897-6300 | tollfree= | checkin=4PM | checkout=noon | price= | wikidata=Q4244850 | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content=Dunleith was built in 1856 after the original house on the site, Routhland, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Dunleith has rooms in the main house, wing, and dairy barn. . Rates include a tour of the house and a full Southern breakfast at The Castle Restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Monmouth Plantation | alt= | url=https://www.monmouthhistoricinn.com/ | email=luxury@monmouthhistoricinn.com | address=1358 John A Quitman Blvd | lat=31.5533 | long=-91.3868 | directions= | phone=+1 601-442-5852 | tollfree=+1-800-828-4531 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q6901045 | lastedit=2021-12-03 | content=Monmouth was built in 1818, and has been completely restored to its original grandeur. It has 30 rooms and suites in the mansion and eight outbuildings. Rooms include a Southern breakfast. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn & Suites | alt= | url=http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=NATCZHX | email= | address=627 S Canal St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +1 601-446-6770 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Opened in 2007, Hampton Inn & Suites is near the south end of Canal Street across from the Natchez Visitors Center. }} * {{sleep | name=Devereaux Shields House | alt= | url=http://www.dshieldsusa.com/ | email=comfort@dshieldsusa.com | address=709 N Union Street | lat=31.564495 | long=-91.395896 | directions= | phone=+1 601-304-5378 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$129-199 | content=Beautiful bed and breakfast. Cable TV/DVD, free Wi-Fi, and private baths. Full breakfast included. Pet friendly rooms available. }} * {{sleep | name=Magnolia Bluffs Casino-Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.magnoliabluffscasino.com/ | email= | address=7 Roth Hill Rd | lat=31.5657 | long=-91.4051 | directions= | phone=+1 601-235-0045 (casino), +1 601-861-4600 (hotel) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q6731868 | lastedit=2020-07-27 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Natchez Grand Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.natchezgrandhotel.com/ | email= | address=111 Broadway Street | lat=31.5624707| long=-91.4077551 | directions=directly across from the Natchez Convention Center | phone=+1 601-446-9994 | tollfree=+1 866-488-0898 | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price= | lastedit=2020-12-09 | content=A smoke-free environment hotel. A mandatory $11.95 value-added package will be assessed nightly on all hotel rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Vue | alt= | url=https://www.hotelvuenatchez.com/ | email= | address=130 John R Junkin Dr | lat=31.55393 | long=-91.41394 | directions= | phone=+1 601 442 9976 | tollfree=+1 888 946 4727 | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price= | lastedit=2020-12-09 | content=Hotel Vue features an onsite lounge and restaurant, full Southern breakfast, exercise room and complimentary Wi-Fi and parking. }} ==Go next== *'''[[Oxford (Mississippi)|Oxford]]''' *'''[[Biloxi]]''' *'''[[New Orleans]]''' *'''[[Baton Rouge]]''' *'''[[Port Gibson]]''' *'''[[Vicksburg]]''' *'''[[Natchitoches]]''' {{routebox | image1=US 61.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Vicksburg]] | minorl1=[[Port Gibson]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Baton Rouge]] | minorr1=[[St. Francisville]] | image2=US 84.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Mansfield (Louisiana)|Mansfield]] | minorl2=[[Vidalia (Louisiana)|Vidalia]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Monticello (Mississippi)|Monticello]] | minorr2=[[Brookhaven (Mississippi)|Brookhaven]] | image3=US 98.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=END | minorl3= | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Hattiesburg]] | minorr3=[[McComb]] | image4=Natchez Trace Parkway Logo.svg | imagesize4=22 | link4=Natchez Trace Parkway | directionl4=N | majorl4=[[Jackson (Mississippi)|Jackson]] | minorl4=[[Port Gibson]] | directionr4=S | majorr4=END | minorr4= }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|31.554444|-91.387500}} {{IsPartOf|Mississippi Capital-River}} ssundc81we5etmqkw6pnl149eosmby2 0 23989 5289196 4805712 2026-06-07T19:48:18Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289196 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Natividade banner.jpg|pgname=Natividade}} '''Natividade''' is a city in the [[Brazil|Brazilian]] state of [[Tocantins]]. It was founded in the 18th century by miners from the city of [[Goias (city)|Goias]]. ==Get in== 218 Km from [[Palmas]] and 637km from [[Brasilia]] ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Museu Histórico de Natividade - TO 20.jpg|thumb|Museums Histórico de Natividade]] * '''Old Governor's Palace''' * '''Ruins of the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Negros''' - built in stone but never finished. * '''Mining tunnels''' excavated by slaves in the district of ''Príncipe''. ==Do== ===Events=== * '''Romaria do Senhor do Bonfim''' - 6 to 17 August - A traditional Christian procession that gathers 60 thousand worshippers every year and takes place at the nearby village of Bonfim. * '''Festa de Nossa Senhora da Natividade''' - From 30 August to 8 September. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Serra Geral | alt= | url=http://www.hotelserrageral.com.br/ | email=hotelserrageral@ieg.com.br | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 63 372-1160 | tollfree= | fax=+55 63 3372-1207 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=TO-050, km 227 (Trevo Norte)., ). Has air-conditioned rooms and a pizza restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Pousada dos Sertões | alt= | url= | email= | address=AV. Justino C. Rocha, 100 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+55 63 3372-1182 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Go next== *[[Jalapão]] {{IsPartOf|Tocantins}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|-11.71|-47.722777777778}} lompgkmqhl8vvb4uicf8zi1qya88x1w 0 24003 5289259 5243237 2026-06-07T22:28:54Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* History */ An entire paragraph on the detention centre seems excessive. "in a move condemned by the United States" is also irrelevant. 5289259 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Rocks_by_the_Beach_Nauru_banner.jpg|otbp=yes}} '''Nauru''' ({{langd|na|Naoero}}) is a small island in the [[Oceania|South Pacific Ocean]] south of the [[Marshall Islands]] and is the world's third-smallest country; only [[Monaco]] and the [[Vatican City]] are smaller. An off-the-beaten-track destination if there ever was one, Nauru is also one of the least visited countries in the world, with about only 200 tourists a year. The remoteness and the fact that much of the island is a charmless open phosphate mine are two strong reasons for this. ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=Nauru in Oceania.svg}} === History === In the local language the island is known as ''Naoero'', though the name is of unknown origin. Nauru is a simplification of the name by [[British Empire|British colonisers]]. The island has also been known by the names Pleasant Island, Nawodo, and Onawero. Nauru was first settled around 3,000 years ago by twelve Micronesian and Polynesian peoples. Those twelve tribes divided the island into twelve parts; today this is symbolised by the twelve-pointed star in Nauru's national flag (the yellow line represents the Equator and the blue space the Pacific Ocean). The original inhabitants lived on fishing and even turned the lagoon in the middle of the island into a fish farm. The first European to set foot on the island was the British commander John Fearn in 1798. The natives had a good relationship with the European ships whom they traded with. Occasionally, deserting sailors settled on Nauru. The island was devastated by a civil war between 1878 and 1888, after which it was annexed by the Germans. During the three-decade period as part of the German Pacific Territory, a king was appointed to rule the island, and the first missionaries arrived. [[File:Nauru(07).jpg|thumb|300px|Conveyor belts for loading phosphate on ships – phosphate mining and the functions supporting it are very visible all around Nauru]] Mining of Nauru's phosphate deposits, which occupied about 90% of the island, began in the early 20th century under a German-British consortium. During World War I, the island was occupied by Australian forces and became a dependent territory. Briefly occupied by Japan during [[Pacific War|World War II]], Nauru was recovered by Australia afterwards and achieved independence in 1968. In the 1980s, phosphate exports briefly gave Nauruans one of the highest per capita incomes in the World. As of 2008, most of Nauru's revenue came from the export of phosphate to Australia, South Korea and New Zealand as well as other countries. The industry is controlled by the Nauru Phosphate Corporation (NPC). It is anticipated that the phosphate reserves will be completely exhausted before 2050. The sale of fishing licences is the other major revenue earner. Another source of revenue has been Taiwanese Dollar diplomacy; the Republic of China (Taiwan) used to be quite active in convincing small sovereign states to recognise their claim to be the "One China" instead of the People's Republic of China's claim, but this has also diminished since the 2000s. Nauru broke off diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 2024 and recognised the PRC. Another major donor of foreign aid is Australia, which controversially has a detention centre for asylum seekers on the island. The Nauruan government runs the facility and, according to human rights groups, mistreats the people who are detained there. Despite all this, the unemployment rate in Nauru is 90%. Tourism could be an additional source of income for the Nauruans, although this would require better infrastructure and transportation links, and a less unsightly way of mining. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Nauru |25.0 |30.0 |280.0 |25.0 |30.0 |250.0 |25.0 |30.0 |190.0 |25.0 |30.0 |190.0 |25.0 |30.0 |120.0 |25.0 |30.0 |110.0 |25.0 |30.0 |150.0 |25.0 |30.0 |130.0 |25.0 |30.0 |120.0 |25.0 |31.0 |100.0 |25.0 |31.0 |120.0 |25.0 |31.0 |280.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Nauru]] |description= }} A small, flat island almost on the Equator, Nauru is a textbook example of tropical climate. The temperature is constant around the year, with even the record lows and highs per month staying within a couple of degrees. The number of average rainy days varies from 16 in January to nine in May and June. Nauru is best avoided during the rainy season, which is from November to February. Even though full-fledged cyclones are rare at Nauru's latitude, the sky is constantly cloudy and torrential rains and thunderstorms are frequent during this time of the year. ===Terrain=== There are a few "sandy" beaches, but most of the shallow area around the island is coral reefs. Most of the interior of the island is worked-out mining land, which has yet to be rehabilitated. The only inland body of water is the lagoon. ===Visitor information=== * [https://www.nauru.gov.nr/ official government website]{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ==Get in== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Nauru map WV.png | regionmaptext=Map of Nauru | regionmapsize=500px | regionInteractiveMap=map1 }} The Australian offshore detention centre operating on the island means that there are always a lot of Australian government staff staying at the island's two small hotels and filling seats on the flights to and from Nauru (especially the direct flight to and from [[Brisbane]]). This, in combination with the visa requirement, means that you probably should plan and book your trip a few months ahead. ===Entry requirements=== [[File:Visa policy of Nauru.svg|thumb|Visa on arrival for citizens of the green countries; easier visa application for citizens of the bluish-gray countries]] All foreign visitors require a valid passport and proof of hotel booking or local sponsor in order to enter Nauru. A free visa on arrival is available to citizens of the [[Cook Islands]], [[Fiji]], [[Israel]], [[Kiribati]], [[Marshall Islands]], [[Micronesia]], [[Niue]], [[Palau]], [[Papua New Guinea]], [[Russia]], [[Samoa]], [[Solomon Islands]], [[Taiwan]], [[Tonga]], [[Tuvalu]] and [[Vanuatu]]. Citizens of other countries require an [https://www.naurugov.nr/about-nauru/visiting-nauru/visa-requirements.aspx advance visa]. You can apply for a visa from: * {{listing | name=Nauruan visitors office | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+674 5573133 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-04 | content= }} * {{listing | name=The Nauruan Press Office at the United Nations | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 212 937 0074 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-01-19 | content= }} Alternatively you can send to {{email|principal.immigration@naurugov.nr}} or {{email|visa@naurugov.nr}}. It may take a long time for the visa application to be processed, so you should send your application well ahead of your intended trip. A tourist visa reportedly costs $100 (all prices in [[#Money|Australian dollars]]). If you are a '''journalist''' and intend to work on Nauru you will need a journalist visa, costing $200, although if you are going to report about the Australian detention centre on the island you might need to fork out $8000. Applications for journalist visas should be directed to: Joanna Olsson, Director of Government Information Office: [mailto:joanna.olsson@naurugov.nr joanna.olsson@naurugov.nr]. You will be sent a card that you need to fill in and return together with a copy of your passport. The visa fee is paid upon arrival in Nauru. At this time you will have to hand in your passport to the officials to be registered. The passport will be returned to you the next day. If you're transiting through the American territories (e.g. [[Guam]]) on your journey to Nauru, you might need a transit visa or an ESTA, [[United States of America#Get in|depending on your nationality]]. ==== Customs regulations ==== Passengers may bring in to Nauru: * 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 450g of tobacco * three bottles of spirits * a small quantity of perfumes for personal use * a small quantity of audiovisual products Drugs, explosives, weapons and pornography may not be imported. ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Nauru International Airport | alt={{IATA|INU}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.544600 | long=166.917535 | directions=in the Yaren district in the southwest of the island | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q534251 | content=Virtually everyone arrives here and departs from here. As of 2023, the national carrier, [https://www.nauruair.com/ Nauru Airlines] (formerly known as Our Airline and Air Nauru), flies to Nauru from [[Brisbane]], [[Nadi]], [[Pohnpei]] and [[Honiara]]. Flights are rather irregular, with each destination being served one to three times a week. }} The hotel may or may not send a car to pick you up at the airport; in the worst case you'll have to walk. === By boat === Neither of the two ports in Aiwo and Anibare can accommodate passenger traffic or yachts; they are used for export of phosphate or by local fishermen. As the water is shallow near the coast, larger ships must anchor off shore. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} [[File:Island Ring Road - Nauru.jpg|thumb|300px|View of the ring road]] Every year, there are on average 200 tourists in Nauru, so it has the honour of being the least touristed country in the world. Crowds aren't a problem at all. There's hardly any public transportation, so your best bet to get around would be in a rented vehicle; car, scooter or bike. Other alternatives are by foot (not very pleasant in the tropical heat and humidity) or hitchhiking, which is quite common on the island. ===By public transport=== There is a community or island bus which travels around the island every hour or so during the day. It costs 50 cents per trip around the island. Also, locals sometimes cling to the cars of the goods train between Aiwo and the inland mining area. ===By car=== Nauru is so small that it takes less than one hour to drive right around it. The 19-km Island Ring Road circles the island and is paved — however this is not the case for most of the inland roads. The airport taxiway cuts across three of the twenty kilometres of road. The only traffic lights on the island are used to stop the traffic and allow the plane to cross the road to the terminal! This is a favourite souvenir snapshot taken by visitors. Traffic drives on the '''left''', and drivers should be on increased lookout for animals and pedestrians while driving on the beltway. Cars or bicycles can sometimes be rented from Capelle and Partners, the largest local supermarket. Otherwise you can ask at your hotel or just ask a local. Foreigners need an international driver's licence to drive on Nauru. Fuel shortages are not unheard of. ==Talk== The official languages are '''Nauruan''', a distinct Pacific Island language, as well as '''English'''. However, just about half of the island's population is fluent in Nauruan, and English is widely understood, spoken, and used for most government and commercial purposes. A phrasebook of Dorerin Naoero can be found at [[Nauruan phrasebook]]. ==See== [[File:Living on a Blue Planet - Nauru.jpg|thumb|300px|Coral formations in Anibare Bay]] The Nauru experience is pretty much the exact opposite of all the typical South Pacific island clichés. If you're looking for sandy beaches, cool ocean breezes, and pristine blue waters, you'll find precious little of the sort. In fact, if you're looking for pretty much ''anything'' that can be described as flashy or tourist-oriented, you're out of luck. But don't write Nauru off just yet: its subtle and offbeat charms are waiting for anyone who's willing to take the time to seek them out — and that goes double for World War II history buffs, urbexers, and anyone who's just looking for a slow-paced, low-key, off-the-beaten-path getaway. * {{see | name=Anibare Bay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Anibare district | lat=-0.5301 | long=166.9530 | directions=along the Ring Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Anibare Bay is the sole exception to the rule cited above about the absence of the classic Polynesian "sandy beaches, cool ocean breezes, and pristine blue waters" experience on Nauru. Here you'll find a fine stretch of white sand surrounded by palm groves, deep and clean enough for proper swimming (among a fantasyland of beautiful coral pinnacles, no less). Anibare is also a great place for seeing the sunrise; at 166°E longitude, Nauru is among the first countries in the world to see a new day. The smaller of Nauru's two ports, {{Marker|type=see| lat=-0.536952 | long=166.950605|name=Anibare Harbour}} is at the southern end of the bay. Constructed in the early 2000s with Japanese capital, you can watch local fishermen bring their catch to land here. }} * {{see | name=Aiwo Harbour | alt= | url= | email= | address=Aiwo district | lat=-0.5345 | long=166.9094 | directions=along the Ring Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3398436 | content=The larger port, used by major cargo ships for exporting phosphate and importing various goods including food and fuel. It was built in 1904 to accommodate the phosphate industry at the same time as the narrow-gauge railway that leads down to Aiwo from the mining area in the middle of the island. At the end of the railway and across the road from the harbour, there are plants for refining the phosphate before it's loaded onto ships along the two impressive conveyor belts on pylons jutting into the sea (as a curiosity, tubes along these structures are used to offload fuel from tankers). The place isn't as lively as in its 1970s-80s heyday, and much of it appears run-down. Still, phosphate mining has defined Nauru for more than a century and together with the mining landscape inland it's perhaps the main attraction of the whole island — especially if you're interested in [[industrial tourism]]. }} * {{see | name=Buada Lagoon | alt= | url= | email= | address=Buada district | lat=-0.535138 | long=166.922278 | directions=Take the road opposite the Od-N-Aiwo hotel, follow it until it branches and then go left. The road will lead you straight there. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q997345 | content=The only body of fresh water on the island, is a very picturesque spot in the lower middle of the island. The lagoon is surrounded on all sides by dense palm trees and other vegetation. The water is dirty and not suitable for swimming, it's still a nice photo opportunity, and you can walk all the way around the lagoon as the sealed road circles it. }} [[File:Nauru-WWIIrelic.jpg|thumb|300px|Japanese relic from World War II on Command Ridge.]] * {{see | name=Command Ridge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.530552 | long=166.916924 | directions=follow the road opposite the Od-N-Aiwo hotel for about 700 m, then when you reach the top of the ridge turn left and walk along the phosphate pinnacles to the far end of the clearing; the ruins are a short distance into the forest | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2667931 | lastedit=2017-03-25 | content=During World War II, Nauru was occupied by the Japanese military from August 1942 until their surrender at the tail end of the war in the wake of three years of near-continuous Allied air raids. Today, rusting relics from this era are scattered throughout the island — disused Japanese pillboxes line the shore every couple of kilometres, and old cannons can be seen along roadsides barely hidden by forest or even in plain sight between homes. However, for those who want a firsthand look at Nauru's World War II history, Command Ridge (Nauruan: ''Janor'') is the place to go. As the island's highest point, rising to an elevation of 63 m above sea level, it was a natural lookout point for the occupiers — and today you'll find there a bevy of old artillery emplacements (including a pair of six-barrel anti-aircraft guns still pointed skyward), the ruins of a prison complex used to hold interned Nauruan natives (who were treated brutally by the Japanese) as well as five members of the Australian military captured during the invasion, and — most impressive of all — the former communications centre, now open to visitors. The interior is not well lit, but bring in a lantern or torch and you'll still be able to make out faded Japanese writing on the walls. Even if you're not a World War II history buff, Command Ridge is one of the most easily accessed country high points in the world, lying a relatively easy 800-metre hike from the road. }} * {{see | name=Government buildings | alt= | url=http://www.naurugov.nr | email= | address=Yaren district | lat=-0.547393 | long=166.917287 | directions=on the strip between the runway and the coast | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Typical of the very smallest countries in the world, Nauru has no "capital city". The government and the president are seated in the Yaren district, near the airport. The parliament house, while definitely not as pompous as many others around the world, is one of the island's major landmarks. You can also go and see a parliamentary meeting, as they are usually open to the public. }} [[File:Nauru(41).jpg|thumb|300px|Karst landscape with limestone stalagmites in the island's interior]] * {{see | name=The interior of the island | alt=Topside | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.5236 | long=166.9376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-04-04 | content=The interior of the island is a "moon landscape" as a result of phosphate mining, locals reportedly call the area ''Topside''. This was the source of the wealth of the island, but nowadays much of the phosphate has been dug up (though there is still mining, on a much smaller scale). The remaining limestone pinnacles have partially been covered with vegetation, creating an environment you maybe wouldn't expect of a South Sea island. Some find the landscape exotic and cool, while others think it's sad how the environment first has been ruined by mining, and then "decorated" with old vehicles and mining equipment lying around and rusting away. Finally, the interior of the island also includes the infamous Australian offshore dentention centre, which you may not photograph. }} * {{see | name=Nauru Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.546944 | long=166.916389 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q106510196 | lastedit=2021-07-20 | content=Museum to preserve Nauru's history and culture with WWII artefacts as well. }} ==Do== ===On land=== Nauru is one of the few countries in the world you can '''walk''' around the whole perimeter of in a reasonable time. A sealed road goes all the way around the island and driving takes about 25 minutes non-stop. A bicycle ride takes 2-3 hours, and a walk maybe 6 hours. There is lots of nice scenery if not much to do and, going from either hotel, Capelle & Partner department store at the top of the island in Ewa district makes for a welcome break at halfway around. If you're into sports, you can watch the local teams battle it out at an '''[[Australian rules football]]''' match. The national game is played all through Saturday at the {{Marker|type=do|lat=-0.5343 | long=166.9120|name=Linkbelt Oval}} sports field. ===In the sea=== Many beaches on Nauru are shallow, rocky and not very suitable for swimming. Your best bet would be Anibare Bay (listed in [[#See]] above) which also is a great place for seeing the fishermen bringing in the day's catch to Anibare Harbour. If you want to try some fishing yourself, there's one company you can consult: * {{do | name=Equatorial Gamefishing Charters | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/equatorialgamefishingcharters/ | email=kennetho@eftel.net.au | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+674 557 1008 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Boat charter for big game fishing trips. The company has two boats, equipped with fishing equipment and accommodating five persons each. You can catch fish such as yellow fin tuna, marlin, wahoo and sail fish. }} === Events === These are the most important festivities during the year: * '''Independence Day''' (31 Jan) * '''Easter''' (late March or early April) * '''Constitution Day''' (17 May) * '''Angam, the Day of the Return Home''' (26 Oct) * '''Christmas''' (25 Dec) ==Buy== ===Money=== {{Exchange rate AUD}} Nauru uses the '''Australian dollar''', denoted by the symbol "'''$'''" (ISO code: '''AUD''') as its national currency. Cash transactions are the norm; credit and debit cards are rarely accepted. There are no exchange offices in Nauru and the single bank office, Bank of Nauru is usually closed. The island's ATM can be found at the Capelle & Partner store. You should probably still bring enough Australian dollars in cash for your stay. Bargaining or tipping are not done on Nauru like Australia itself. * {{buy | name=Capelle & Partner | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/CapellePartnerPacificOccidental | email= | address=Ewa district | lat=-0.5038 | long=166.9386 | directions= | phone=+674 557 1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=The only department store and largest business on Nauru. This is the place to go to for Nauru souvenirs, things you forgot to bring and food, drinks and snacks. }} ==Eat== Most food is imported from Australia and arrives by ship or air, usually once every six to eight weeks. You can find western and Asian (primarily Chinese) food. Because of the tropical climate dishes might not be as heavy and hearty as the original versions. As not all ingredients may be available, dishes are often rather simple. Since Nauru is an island nation, seafood is very popular in its restaurants. Cooked and smoked hams are also very popular, as meat is one of their main dishes. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Fast food kiosk | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.50346 | long=166.93864| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=At Capelle's supermarket, in the north of the island. Serves western fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Kasuo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.53722 | long=166.91090| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Chinese restaurant near the Aiwo hotel. Serves mostly fish and fried rice and noodles. }} In addition to these, you'll also find some small inexpensive "eating places", selling Chinese food. ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Anibare | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.5428 | long=166.9505 | directions=at Menen Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Seafood and international. }} * {{eat | name=The Bay Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bay-Restaurant/629783860382004?fref=nf | email= | address= | lat=-0.53503 | long=166.95015 | directions=Anibare Bay | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Specialising in fish dishes, but has pizza and Indian food. Actually located in Anibare, where the local fishing boats arrive. Popular with visitors and locals, review sites rank this as the best restaurant on the island. }} * {{eat | name=Oriental | alt= | url= | email= | address= |lat=-0.5436 | long=166.9504| directions=at Menen Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Different Asian food (Thai, Indian, Chinese). }} * {{eat | name=Reynaldo's | alt= | url= | email= | address= |lat=-0.54484 | long=166.91828| directions=next to the airport terminal | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Reynaldo's is a popular name in the list of restaurants and bars in Nauru. It is a local restaurant that offers authentic Chinese cuisines. Also one of the few places on Nauru that serves alcohol. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Antinas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yaren district | lat=-0.5514 | long=166.9261 | directions=near the southern end of the runway | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=Somewhat upscale seafood restaurant, also serving alcohol. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Reef Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.5432 | long=166.9505 | directions=at the Menen Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=The only public bar in Nauru. If you're staying at the other hotel on the island, Od-N-Aiwo, it's about 5.5 km away along the ring road. It serves Australian beers and international spirits. The barroom has a couple of pool tables, satellite TV and recorded music. It's lively at the weekends, as Nauruans are paid on Fridays, and quiet on weeknights. New faces will be enthusiastically welcomed by the locals and the expats will usually have a chat. No flip flops/thongs (enclosed sandals are OK) and men must wear a shirt with a collar. }} Other than that, restaurants and shops offer soft drinks and some also have alcoholic beverages. ==Sleep== [[File:Sunset in Nauru, December 2012. Photo- Angela Spalding, Australian adviser (12045829493).jpg|thumb|300px|Sunset]] * {{sleep | name=Capelle & Partner Ewa Lodge | alt= | url= | email=cpfinance@eftel.net.au | address= |lat=-0.5037 | long=166.9388 | directions=Capelle & Partner | phone=+674 557 1000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$95 | lastedit=2015-05-01 | content=In Ewa, northwestern Nauru. The supermarket complex offers accommodation seven self-catering apartments and five rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Menen Hotel | alt= | url= | email=menenhotel@cenpac.net.nr | address=Anibare District | lat=-0.543056 | long=166.950556 | directions=on the coastal belt road, to the east side of the island and south of Anibare Bay | phone=+674 557 8020 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$95-160, suites $255-500 | wikipedia=Menen Hotel | image=Menen Hotel.jpg | wikidata=Q1920430 |lastedit=2020-02-24| content=The Menen is Nauru's largest hotel, boasting 119 rooms and conference facilities for up to 200. It has two restaurants and the island's only bar. }} ==Stay safe== Nauru is a peaceful island and all kinds of crime are very rare. In emergency situations you can call either the emergency number (117 or 118) or go to the police station, which is near the airport. While earthquakes are not a risk on Nauru itself, it can potentially be struck by [[tsunamis]] resulting from earthquakes along the Ring of Fire, which surrounds the Pacific Ocean. There are no records of a cyclone ever hitting Nauru, and right at the Equator they are rare. Nevertheless, if you visit during the height of the wet season, be prepared for heavy rain and thunderstorms. There are wild dogs roaming all around Nauru. They are dangerous, and locals have been warned not to walk along dark roads at night. ===Swimming and surfing=== Like many other Pacific islands, Nauru is surrounded by a shallow reef with cut-outs through the reef providing access for boats and harbours, and there can be strong currents across the shallow water, moving boats in the harbours, and dangerous marine animals on the reef floor. Ask for advice before venturing into the water. It is recommended to wear a sarong or shorts over swimsuits. ==Stay healthy== Water supply in Nauru is dependent on rainwater collected into tanks from the roofs of houses and from an aging reverse osmosis desalination plant. '''You should avoid [[tap water]].''' * Emergency: 118 or 117 * {{listing | name=Nauru General Hospital | phone= +674 555-4302 }} Considering its size and remoteness, Nauru has a decent healthcare system. Aside from the rampant problem of obesity among the population, the infant mortality and life expectation numbers are on par with industrialised nations. There are two hospitals on the island, Nauru General Hospital and RON Hospital, both in the Denigomodu district in the west of the island. However, if you have contracted anything more serious you may have to get transferred to [[Australia]], so make sure you have good [[travel insurance]] when visiting Nauru! The tropical diseases usually encountered in equatorial countries are less of a risk in Nauru, although it's recommended to get a hepatitis B shot. There is a risk of [[dengue fever]], though, so you should protect yourself from mosquito bites. If you come from a country where [[yellow fever]] is endemic or you've visited such a country in the last six days, you need to have proof of yellow fever vaccination. ==Respect== Nauru is a predominantly Christian country, and Christian values and rules of conduct apply. * It is illegal to import pornographic material, and the government also blocks access to Internet porn. * Open displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend some in Nauru. * The trafficking of drugs and narcotics of any kind will be punished severely. * The one place on the island that you may not take photographs is the Australian processing centre for asylum seekers. == Cope == [[File:I plug.jpg|thumb|300px|Australian-type plug]] There are three newspapers in both Nauruan and English; ''Nasero Bulletin'', ''Central Star News'' and ''Nauru Chronicle''. Foreign newspapers are non-existent and information from the rest of the world comes from the Internet and satellite television and radio — in fact there's no local broadcasting. The mains voltage is 240 V/50 Hz, and the plugs are Australian style. Brownouts are quite frequent. === Embassies === There are only two embassies in Nauru; the closest embassies of most other countries are in [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]] or [[Fiji]]. * {{flag|Australia}} {{listing | name=Australia | alt= | url=https://nauru.highcommission.gov.au/ | email= | address=MQ45 & MQ43 - NPC OE - Aiwo District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+674 557 3380 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-10-18 | content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://nr.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email= | address= Meneng District | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+674 558 5541 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-7-22 | content= }} ==Connect== ===Post=== There are a couple of post offices on the island from where you can send post. === Telephone === There are public phones and a mobile phone network. You may need to buy a SIM card from the local operator [http://www.digicelnauru.com/ Digicel] if your home operator doesn't have a roaming contract with Nauru. === Internet === [http://www.cenpac.net.nr/ CenpacNet inc.] is the only Internet provider, and it also owns the national domain .nr. It operates the only Internet café on Nauru: * {{listing | name=Cenpac's internet café | alt= | url= | email= | address=Civic Centre, Aiwo district | lat=-0.538782 | long=166.911905 | directions=along the Ring Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} Other than that, hotels offer computers to get online. ==Go next== Virtually everyone comes and goes by the local airline and thus your next destination will be [[Australia]] or one of the few small Oceanian islands ([[Fiji]], [[Kiribati]], [[Marshall Islands]], [[Federated States of Micronesia]] and the [[Solomon Islands]]) the local airline flies to. When leaving Nauru, locally produced goods may be subjected to export duties. {{guidecountry}} {{geo|-0.527288|166.936724}} {{IsPartOf|Micronesia}} jhx21t6l9v1o2au91ss0hubifg5jwr4 0 24028 5289198 4873926 2026-06-07T20:02:07Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289198 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nayoro banner.jpg|pgname=Nayoro}} '''Nayoro''' (名寄) is a small city in [[Kamikawa (subprefecture)|Kamikawa]], [[Hokkaido]]. ==Understand== ===Tourist information site=== *The local tourist association has an [http://www.city.nayoro.lg.jp/en/ unexpectedly multilingual guide site]. *The local tourist association has a [https://nayoro-kankou.com/top/ Japanese-only guide site]. ==Get in== === By train === JR Soya main Line from [[Asahikawa]] to [[Sapporo]]. === By bus === Highway bus from [[Sapporo]] with 4 round trips every day. There are other bus services from [[Asahikawa]], [[Okoppe]] and [[Horokanai]]. === By car === National Route 40 passes through the city on its way from [[Asahikawa]] to [[Wakkanai]]. ==Get around== === By train === [[File:Nayoro Station 20110825.jpg|thumb|150px|Nayoro Station]] JR Sōya Main Line runs through the city. The local train to the south from Nayoro Station makes 5 round trips per day, and to the north 3 round trips per day. ;Station from north, * {{listing | name= Chihoku Station| alt= 智北駅 | lat= 44.4613| long= 142.3953 | content= }} * {{listing | name= Chiebun Station| alt= 智恵文駅 | lat= 44.4559| long= 142.4148 | content= }} * {{listing | name= Hokusei Station| alt= 北星駅 | lat= 44.4415| long= 142.4280 | content= }} * {{listing | name= Nisshin Station| alt= 日進駅| lat=44.3817 | long= 142.4673 | content= }} * {{listing | name= Nayoro Station| alt= 名寄駅| lat=44.3496| long= 142.4656 | content= In the center of the city. The express train stops here. }} * {{listing | name= Higashi-Fūren Station| alt= 東風連駅| lat= 44.3171| long= 142.4634 | content= }} * {{listing | name= Fūren Station| alt= 風連駅| lat= 44.2922| long= 142.4213 | content= }} === By bus === [http://meishibus.com/ Meishi Bus] (名士バス) runs in the city. ==See== [[File:Foucault pendulum in Nayoro City Kitaguni Museum, 03.jpg|thumb|Foucault pendulum in the Kitaguni Museum]] * {{see | name=Sunflowers in Chiebun | alt=智恵文のひまわり畑 | url= | email= | address=Chiebun | lat=44.415 | long=142.416 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Best time to see is July late - Augst mid. | price=Free. | content= }} ==Do== [[File:Piyashiri.JPG|thumb|150px|Ski Jump Ramp]] * {{do | name=Piyashiri Ski Area | alt=ピヤシリスキー場 | url= | email= | address= | lat=44.4049 | long=142.5148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There is half pipe and jump ramp. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== [[File:Nayoro Sunpillar YH.JPG|thumb|150px|Youth Hostel]] * {{sleep | name=Nayoro SunPillar Youth Hostel | alt=なよろサンピラーユースホステル | url=http://nayoroyh.main.jp/ | email=nayoro-yh@gold.ocn.ne.jp | address=391-2 Nissshin (日進391-2) | lat=44.3826 | long=142.4715 | directions=5 minutes walk from JR Nisshin Station. 30 minutes by bus from Nayoro Station, "Youth Hostel Mae" soon | phone=+81 1654 2-2921 | tollfree= | checkin=16:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Domitory room stay &yen; 3350. (YH member) Breakfast &yen; 680. Dinner &yen; 1150 | content=Hostel in an orange house. }} * {{sleep | name=Nayoro Onsen Sunpillar | alt= なよろ温泉サンピラー| url= http://www.nayoro.co.jp/sunpillar/| email= | address= Nisshin| lat= 44.4020| long= 142.5156| directions= | phone= +81 1654 2-2131| tollfree= | fax= | price=Only bath &yen; 400. Stay +2 meals &yen; 7665+ | checkin= 15:00 | checkout=10:00 | content=Beside Piyashiri Ski Area. The bath is a hot spring. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Shibetsu (Kamikawa)|Shibetsu]] * [[Bifuka]] * [[Horokanai]] * [[Shimokawa]] * [[Okoppe]] * [[Esashi]] * [[Horonobe]] * [[Toyotomi]] * [[Wakkanai]] {{routebox | image1=JR Soya icon.png | imagesize1=100 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Wakkanai]] | minorl1= | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Asahikawa]] | minorr1=[[Shibetsu (Kamikawa)|Shibetsu]] }} {{IsPartOf|Northern Circuit}} {{Geo|44.377|142.46|zoom=12}} {{outlinecity}} q8kkl7ldx81sa8lz6r3dc5zvb41xz1v 0 24057 5289197 4275548 2026-06-07T19:53:36Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289197 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nea Kallikratia banner.jpg|pgname=Nea Kallikratia}} '''Nea Kallikratia''' is a town in [[Greece]]. [[File:Kallikratia, Chalkidiki, Greece - View on city.jpg|thumb|Nea Kallikratia]] ==Get in== {{Mapframe|40.3077|23.0902|zoom=13}} Nea Kallikratia is approximately 35-40 km from Thessaloniki. There are a multitude of ways to get here the most obvious being by air which is the easiest although not the cheapest option if you plan to travel during the sunnier months. In this case you are not restricted to the two or three scheduled airlines which operate all year round. Because of its unique location on the coast of Central Halkidiki you have to pass it to get to any other resort on the Kassandra or Sithonia peninsula's and so it is easily accessible by all modes of transport except that of any train. Nea Kallikratia can be reached from Thessaloniki by bus or coach as well as an expensive taxi ride, or from the airport you may find it easier to travel into Thessaloniki to get the regular bus service which is also the cheapest form of travel to the resort. If you hire a car there are a multitude of car hire agencies both in Thessaloniki and at Makedonia airport to meet your requirements, all of which depend on how deep your wallet is. After hiring a car it is no more than a 30 minute trip from the airport or 45 minutes from the city, except for Friday afternoon's during the summer when the roads are busy with everyone from the city flocking to the coasts for the weekend. ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== The tour of the nearby archaeological site of the ancient city of Antigonia, built by Antigonos-successor of Alexander the Great, is the town's major attraction. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Aigeas | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nea Kallikratia | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 2399023871 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Northern Chalkidiki}} {{outlinecity}} {{RelatedWikipedia|Kallikrateia|rel=y}} {{geo|40.3167|23.0667}} fvdtzghscgnd5ewiu4ocv847vmxdqez 0 24062 5289171 5248417 2026-06-07T18:05:17Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289171 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nea Fokia banner.jpg|pgname=Nea Phokea}} '''Nea Phokea''' (Νέα Φωκαία, Nea Fokea) is a village on the [[Kassandra]] peninsula in [[Greece]] with isolated beaches and big pine-trees which almost reach the sea water. The inhabitants of Nea Phokea are 1,500, but during the summer months this number increases to 10,000. The village is developed enough to offer its visitors hotels, camping sites, entertainment, traditional cafes and seafood tavernas with a view of the sea. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Cave Church of St. Paul, Nea Fokea.jpg|thumb|Grotto church of St.Paul]] In addition to the beaches and the developed surrounding area, one can expect to find archaeological sites, i.e. * {{see | name=The Byzantine watch tower of the Agios Pavlos | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.13372 | long=23.40341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-02 | content=Α remarkably preserved old Byzantine fortress which was built in 1407 and the sanctification of Apostle Paul. }} * {{see | name=Α passage opened through the rock and ending into an underground chamber | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-02 | content= }} which are composing the historical indetity of Nea Fokea. * {{see | name=Grotto church of St. Paul | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=40.13320 | long=23.40070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-10-13 | content=The very worth seeing cave church of Saint Paul, which is located in a cave in which one can move due to the narrowness and low ceiling partly only on all fours. Because of the narrowness you can visit them only when there is little rush. }} ==Do== Local celebrations: June 29, Feast dedicated to St.Peter and St.Paul, the Apostles. ==Buy== Famous local products: Fish, vegetables, honey. ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Blue Dream | alt= | url=http://www.campingbluedream.gr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 2374031249 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Kassandra}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|40.131|23.397|zoom=14}} eg5olp6pkmjedcr45btps6imo3tv6ya 0 24064 5289199 5287975 2026-06-07T20:05:56Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289199 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Neath banner.jpg|pgname=Neath}} '''Neath''' (Welsh: ''Castell-nedd'') is a town in [[Glamorgan]] in [[South Wales]]. Although it lacks any specific tourist attractions, its location near the stunning Swansea and Neath Valleys makes it a convenient, if not overly inspiring, base for touring these places. [[File:Neath Canal near Riverside Drive, Neath - geograph.org.uk - 2332041.jpg|thumb|Neath Canal]] ==Understand== From a small market town, Neath grew into a large manufacturing base for iron, steel and tinplate during the industrial revolution. As of 2011, the town has a population of around 19,500, with 50,000 in the wider area. ==Get in== === By train === * {{listing | name=Neath railway station |type=go | alt= | url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/NTH/details.html | email= | address=Windsor Road | lat=51.662 | long=-3.807 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Neath railway station | image=Neath Railway Station.jpg | wikidata=Q3059430 | content=On the South Wales Main Line from [[London]] Paddington to [[Swansea]]. }} === By bus === Bus station is at Victoria Gardens, a five-minute walk from the railway station. Connections from Swansea and [[Port Talbot]]. === By car === Just off the M4 between Port Talbot and Swansea on the A465 "Heads of the Valleys" road [[Merthyr Tydfil]] to [[Abergavenny]]. ==Get around== {{mapframe|51.66|-3.81|zoom=12}} ==See== * {{see | name=Neath Castle | alt= | url=http://www.castlewales.com/neath.html | email= | address= | lat=51.6651 | long=-3.80348 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Neath Castle | image=NeathCastleRemains.jpg | wikidata=Q6984490 | content=Insubstantial ruins, but worth a look if in the area. }} * {{see | name=Neath Abbey | alt= | url=http://www.castlewales.com/neath_a.html | email= | address= | lat=51.6609 | long=-3.8265 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Neath Abbey | image=74 Neath Abbey 6th Nov 2010 (5) (6378219687).jpg | wikidata=Q1973162 | content=Built in 1130, it was once described as the fairest abbey in all of Wales, but now only ruins remain. }} * {{see | name=Victoria Gardens | alt= | url=https://www.npt.gov.uk/2158 | email= | address= | lat=51.6615 | long=-3.8024 | directions=in the center of town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Victoria Gardens, Neath | wikidata=Q7926723 | content=a traditional Victorian-style park. }} * {{see | name=Gnoll Estate Country Park | alt= | url=http://www.gnollestatecountrypark.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat=51.6626 | long=-3.7869 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Gnoll Country Park | wikidata=Q5574322 | content=Features a lake and historic landscaped gardens in a setting in the lower Vale of Neath. }} * {{see | name=Pant-y-Sais Fen | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Special Site of Scientific Interest in Jersey Marine, the wetland site features a boardwalk which is accessible from a free car park just outside Jersey Marine village. }} * {{see | name=Waterfall Country | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.75 | long=-3.59 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Waterfall Country (Wales) | image=Sgŵd Isaf Clun-Gwyn - geograph.org.uk - 14634.jpg | wikidata=Q7973962 | content='''Vale of Neath''' The Vale of Neath is also known as ''Waterfall Country'' for the numerous falls which are found there. }} ** {{see | name=Aberdulais Falls and Tin Works | alt= | url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aberdulais-tinworks-and-waterfall/ | email=aberdulais@nationaltrust.org.uk | address=Aberdulais, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, SA10 8EU | lat=51.680698 | long=-3.77791 | directions= | phone=+44 1639 636674 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the most famous waterfalls of Wales, the Aberdulais Falls can be found near the village of Aberdulais in the lower Neath Valley. The waterfall area is now a National Trust property who operate a visitor centre. The waterfall exhibition features a working waterwheel. }} ** {{see | name=Melincourt Falls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.7014 | long=-3.7008 | directions=are located near the community of Resolven | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Melincourt Falls | wikidata=Q6812447 | content=The {{ft|80}} high falls are part of the Melincourt Brook, a tributary of the River Neath. }} ** {{see | name=Hepste and Mellte waterfalls | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The rivers Hepste and Mellte can be found in the Upper Neath Valley and fall within the Brecon Beacons national park zone. The Hepste and Mellte feature numerous waterfalls along their length but they do require some hiking to view. They can be accessed from a car park near the village of Pontneddfechan. }} * {{see | name=Cefn Coed Colliery Museum | alt= | url=http://www.npt.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=4964 | email= | address= | lat=51.715 | long=-3.75806 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cefn Coed Colliery Museum | image=The former Cefn Coed Colliery (now a Museum) - geograph.org.uk - 204978.jpg | wikidata=Q5057254 | content=Found near the village of Crynant in the Dulais Valley, it features a permanent exhibition of the Cefn Coed Colliery, once the deepest anthracite coal mine in the world. }} * {{see | name=Neath Canal | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Neath and Tennant Canal | wikidata=Q6984507 | content=The historic Neath and Tennant Canals are the subject of a major restoration project by the [http://www.neath-tennant-canals.org.uk/ Neath and Tennant Canals Trust]. A boat trip can be taken along part of the Canal starting from Neath town centre heading inland. The boat trip operates from Easter until the end of summer annually. The canal features a walkable towpath. }} ==Do== *'''Attend a rugby game'''. Neath are the most successful semi-professional team in Wales. * {{do | name=Swansea Bay Golf Club | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jersey Marine, SA10 6JP | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1792 812198 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= 6605-yard, par 72, 18-hole links course set in Crymlyn Burrows overlooking Swansea Bay. }} * {{do | name=Neath Golf club | alt= | url=http://www.neathgolfclub.co.uk | email= | address=Cadoxton, Neath | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1639 632759 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= 18-hole hilltop course. }} * {{do | name=Top Gun Paintball | alt= | url=http://www.topgun-paintball.co.uk | email= | address=Oaklands, 1B Brynteg Road, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9ET | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1639 700487 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Glynneath Golf Club | alt= | url=http://www.glynneathgolfclub.co.uk | email= | address=Penygraig, Pontneddfechan, Glynneath, SA11 5UH | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1639 720452 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= 6,100-yard, par 71, 18-hole course set in a mix of parkland and woodland. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Rheola Market | alt=Vale of Neath Market | url= | email= | address=Rheola | lat= | long= | directions=near the hamlet of Resolven just off the A465 Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=open every Saturday morning | price= | lastedit= | content=Features over 200 stalls and a car boot sale. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Fortune House | alt= | url=http://www.chinese-cuisine.co.uk | email= | address=140 New Road, Skewen | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hikary's Fish Bar | alt= | url=http://hikarysfishbar.com/ | email= | address=74 Briton Ferry Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-11-01 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Tan yr Eglwys Self Catering Cottages | url=http://www.walescottagebreaks.co.uk/ | email= | address=Cilybebyll, Pontardawe | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1792 863367 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=4-star upmarket self-catering cottages in quiet hamlet. }} *{{sleep | name=Gellifelgaws Farm | url=http://walesholidaysdirect.com | email= | address=Tyllwyd Rd, Bryncoch, Neath, SA10 7DX | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1792 321670 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hafodwen Holiday Cottage | alt= | url= | email=bryncaws@btinternet.com | address=Bryngaws Farm, Cilfrew, Neath, SA10 8NF | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Highly sought-after large detached house sleeps up to 14 in 6 large bedrooms. Stunning countryside views. Dogs welcome. 4-star accredited self-catering accommodation in the Vale of Neath. Ideal for visiting Brecon Beacons, Neath waterfalls, Gower beaches and Swansea. }} * {{sleep | name=The Castle Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.castlehotelneath.co.uk/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone =+44 1639 641119 | tollfree= | fax=+44 1639 641624 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=The Parade. }} * {{sleep | name=The Blue Bell Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.thebluebellneath.co.uk/ | email= | address=14 The Parade | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +44 1639 644000 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Centrally located with Mediterranean theme restaurant. A four-star boutique hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Express by Holiday Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=Neath Road, Llandarcy, SA10 6JQ | lat= | long= | directions=just off M4 junction 43 | phone=+44 871 423 4896 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=It is next to the sports club facilities of Llandarcy Academy of Sport. }} *{{sleep | name=The Towers Hotel and Spa | url=http://www.thetowersswanseabay.com | email= | address=Jersey Marine, SA10 6JL | lat=51.631018 | long=-3.862038 | directions= | phone =+44 1792 814155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Next to the Jersey Marine Tower which is the tall octagonal tower visible from the Fabian Way. The tower is the hotel's premier suite and the top floor bedroom offers views of Swansea Bay. }} ==Go next== *[[Swansea]] and the [[Gower Peninsular]] - a 30-minute drive *The 1,000-acre '''Margam Country Park''' - 20 minutes by car *[http://Craigynoscastle.com Craig y Nos Castle] in the Swansea Valley - a 30-minute drive, near [[Pen y Cae]]. *[[Port Talbot]] *[[Afan Forest Park]] and the South Wales Miners Museum {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M4.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Carmarthen]] | minorl1=[[Clydach]] | directionr1=E | minorr1=[[Port Talbot]] | majorr1=[[Cardiff]] }} {{IsPartOf|Glamorgan}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|51.66|-3.81|zoom=13}} 54jbb1jnc7luiusonmysynxdtc88w8q 0 24066 5289207 4010222 2026-06-07T20:16:57Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289207 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Necedah banner.jpg|pgname=Necedah}} '''Necedah''' is a town in [[Southwest Wisconsin]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{Mapshape}} ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Returned Crane at Necedah NWR (5534954344).jpg|thumb|Crane in the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge]] Some travel sights located in the Necedah area include the "Necedah wildlife Refuge" and a Christian shrine. ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== [[Image:Cranberry_Creek_Indian_Mounds.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Mounds at Cranberry Creek]] * '''[http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/naturalareas/index.asp?SNA=203 Cranberry Creek Mound Group]''' is a large complex of mounds built by Native Americans about ten miles north of Necedah. It consists of hundreds of low conical mounds arranged in lines, a bird effigy mound with a wingspan of 125 feet, and a bear or panther effigy. Archaeologists believe these mounds were constructed from 200 to 800 CE. They are notable for the large number of mounds, and for their rustic setting. Rather than a mowed park, these mounds lie in a wild, brushy clearing owned by the Department of Natural Resources. To get there, follow the instructions on the DNR web page linked above. Then either drive or walk in a quarter mile from the sign to where 7th Street crosses the drainage channel. From there continue a few hundred yards to where the first trail, large enough for an ATV, angles off to the southwest. Follow that trail on foot into the complex. You should start seeing mounds immediately. Wear boots and long pants to protect against blackberry brambles. If you go when the leaves are off, the mounds will be easier to discern, and you'll meet fewer mosquitoes and ticks. Winter may be the best time to visit. {{routebox | image1=WIS 21.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Sparta (Wisconsin)|Sparta]] | minorl1=[[Tomah]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Oshkosh]] | minorr1=[[Coloma (Wisconsin)|Coloma]] }} {{geo|44.02611|-90.07389}} {{IsPartOf|Baraboo River Valley}} {{outlinecity}} naseionfclunp5aoz2oeqi64yfolxsw 0 24349 5289398 5241818 2026-06-08T10:11:41Z AlasdairW 1812 /* Do */ Updated listing for The Festival Of Lights 5289398 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|New Plymouth banner Festival of Lights.JPG|caption=Festival of Lights}} '''New Plymouth''' is the largest city with an urban population of 58,000 (2021) in the [[Taranaki]] region, on the western coast of [[North Island]] in [[New Zealand]], about midway between [[Auckland]] and [[Wellington]], but well to the west. It lies on the coastal plains just to the north-west of Mount Taranaki (Egmont). ==Understand== [[File:Paritutu Beach.jpg|thumb|Paritutu Beach (Back Beach) is on the western coast of New Plymouth]] New Plymouth is the main centre of the Taranaki region. The area has enjoyed the benefits of oil, gas and petrochemical activity and some of the public facilities in the city reflect this relative prosperity. Modernisation has begun in the CBD with many new eateries and bars opening up, including boutique designer stores and artisanal producers. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=New Plymouth Airport | alt={{IATA|NPL}} | url=https://www.nplairport.co.nz/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.008611 | long=174.179167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7010999 | lastedit=2025-01-24 | content=It is on the coast 7 km to the north-east of the city at '''Bell Block'''. A [https://www.npairportshuttle.co.nz/ shuttle] is available to CBD for $32, slightly cheaper than Uber (around $40). It is recommended to book in advance since sometimes it will be fully booked. }} [http://www.airnewzealand.com Air New Zealand Link] operates services from [[Auckland]], [[Christchurch]] and [[Wellington]], with 6–7 return flights daily to each, using 50-seat turboprop aircraft. On the rare days when Mount Taranaki is totally free of cloud, southbound flights can get spectacular views of the mountaintop. ===By bus=== National bus operator [http://intercity.co.nz InterCity Coachlines] provides daily services in and out of New Plymouth and the [[Taranaki]] region with connections throughout the North Island. Fares start from just $1 and can be purchased online or via numerous local agents including the i-SITE information network. Services arrive and depart from the main bus terminal at 19 Ariki St in the city centre. ===By car=== '''State Highway 3''' passes through New Plymouth. '''From the north''' ([[Auckland]] or [[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]]): State Highway 3 diverges from '''State Highway 1''' at Hamilton and runs via [[Te Kuiti]] in the King Country and [[Waitara]] in [[Taranaki]]. New Plymouth is about 270 km from Hamilton and takes at least 3.5 hours by car, though allow 4.5 hours to be safe. A section of this road is narrow, winding, and includes a short single-lane tunnel. It is prone to closure by slips in bad weather. '''From the south''' ([[Wellington]] and [[Palmerston North]]): Travel via '''State Highway 1''' and/or '''State Highway 3''' to [[Bulls]] then via '''State Highway 3''' through [[Whanganui]] to [[Hawera]], then inland via [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] (which always has petrol 2c a litre cheaper than the standard price) and [[Inglewood]]. Wellington to New Plymouth is about 360 km and takes 4.5 - 5.5 hours non-stop, depending on traffic near Wellington; allow 6 - 7 hours including scenic and rest stops. '''State Highway 45''', ''The Surf Highway'', which follows the coast (though seldom in sight of it) around the west of the mountain, via [[Opunake]], is ~25 km longer and hillier, but scenic, alternative route from Hawera. Allow an extra half hour over travelling ''State Highway 3'' direct. '''State Highway 43''', ''The Forgotten World Highway'', intersects '''State Highway 3''' at [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]]. This can be an interesting alternative trip from the [[Central North Island]] via [[Taumarunui]]. The road winds and climbs for 160 km and includes about 30km unsealed though a spectacularly beautiful gorge. It's worth stopping at the numerous historical information boards along the way. Allow 4-6 hours. (There is no petrol available between Stratford and Taumarunui and this highway section is difficult to maintain.) ===By train=== On rare occasions, a steam engine can be seen on the track. This most likely will be from the Waitara Railway Preservation Society, which runs the engine between Waitara and Lepperton. ==Get around== {{mapframe|-39.064|174.085|zoom=13}} Within the city of New Plymouth, walking is certainly an attractive option. There is the very nice walking "path" or coastal promenade which gives the walked a good view of the Tasman Sea as well as being close to the downtown business section of the city. Important amenities such as the Library, the Botanical Gardens and other shopping are within easy walking distance of this coastal promenade. ===By bus=== There are [http://www.taranakibus.info buses] on eleven routes on weekdays, branded as Citylink, supported by Taranaki Regional Council. On Saturday buses run on two routes, and none run on Sunday. Within New Plymouth a single fare is $3.70. ==See== [[File:NewPlymouth WindWand.jpg|thumb|Wind Wand]] * {{see | name=Puke Ariki | alt= | url=http://www.pukeariki.com | email= | address=1 Ariki St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-6PM (W until 9PM), Sa Su 9AM-5PM | price= | content=Museum, library, visitor information centre, restaurant and cafe. Free entry. }} * {{see | name=Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.govettbrewster.com/ | email= | address=Queen St | lat=-39.0585 | long=174.0698 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W F-M 10AM—6PM, Th 10AM—9PM | price= | lastedit=2015-12-21 | content=One of New Zealand's finest collections of Modern Art. Has a very good cafe and gift shop. Attached to it is the '''Len Lye Centre''', which opened in 2015 in a shiny new extension and houses a collection of works by kinetic artist Len Lye. }} * {{see | name=Pukekura Park | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PukekuraPark/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.0641 | long=174.0786 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hrs | price=Free | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=The city's botanical gardens. Excellent and well worth walking around. There are themed garden areas, small ponds and "lakes", attractive bridges and wonderful trails. This park was filmed as the Imperial Army Parade area and Palace in The Last Samurai. Attached to the park is '''Brooklands''' a further large park, with concert stage and a small zoo. }} * {{see | name=Wind Wand | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PublicSculptures/LenLyeWindWand.htm | email= | address=on the Coastal Walkway | lat=-39.0560 | long=174.0715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4178639| wikipedia=Wind Wand | lastedit=2015-07-26 | content=A kinetic sculpture designed by Len Lye. It is a 45m pole, with a soft red light on top at night, that moves in the wind. }} * {{see | name=TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dean Park, Brooklands Road | lat=-39.07765 | long=174.08466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu F Sa 10AM-2:30PM | price=Donation of at least $1 | lastedit=2015-11-16 | content=The world's only lawn bowls museum. }} * {{see | name=Kina NZ Art and Design Space | alt= | url=https://kina.co.nz | email= | address=101 Devon St West | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+64 6759 1201 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM - 5:30PM, Sa 9:30AM - 4PM, Su 11AM - 4PM | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=Commercial art gallery. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=WOMAD | alt= | url=http://www.womad.co.nz | email= | address=Bowl of Brooklands | lat=-39.0690 | long=174.0832 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=March | price= | content=The World of Music, Arts and Dance festival. }} [[File:Festival of Lights, New Plymouth, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|Festival of Lights]] *{{do | name=The Festival Of Lights | alt= | url=http://www.festivaloflights.nz/ | email= | address=Pukekura Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Runs annually for about 8 weeks in December and January. The beautiful Pukekura Park in the centre of New Plymouth is lit up, with live entertainment and activities for all ages. A winter festival of lights is sometimes held in the CBD in June, but this is not happening in 2026. The next summer festival is 19 December 2026 to 24 January 2027. }} * {{do | name=New Plymouth Observatory | alt= | url=https://sites.google.com/site/astronomynp/ | email= | address=Marsland Hill, Robe St | lat=-39.06272 | long=174.07379 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Nov-Feb: Tu only 8:30-10PM; Mar-Oct: Tu only 7:30-9:30PM | price=$5 | lastedit=2015-11-23 | content=Volunteer run observatory }} * {{do | name=Precision Helicopters Ltd | alt= | url=http://www.precisionhelicopters.com/urenui-base.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=0800 246 359 | fax= | hours= | price=from $480 for four people | lastedit=2015-10-25 | content=Scenic flights around New Plymouth and nationwide air charter services. }} * {{do | name=Model train rides | alt=New Plymouth Society of Model & Experimental Engineers Inc | url=https://www.facebook.com/eemspn | email= | address=Corner Gilbert and Liardet Streets | lat=-39.06127 | long=174.07779 | directions= | phone=+64 27 561 9056 | tollfree= | hours=Su 2PM-4PM (weather dependent)| price=$2 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-02-01 | content=Volunteer run sit-on model railway, offers rides around a track on a house sized plot. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=New World Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.newworld.co.nz/ | email= | address=78 Courtenay St | lat=-39.05818 | long=174.07819 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM - 11PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Pak'nSave Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.paknsave.co.nz/lower-north-island/taranaki-and-wanganui/new-plymouth/ | email= | address=53 Leach St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM - 10PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=India Today | alt= | url=http://www.indiatoday.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=40 Devon St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around $30 | content=A great place for Northern Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pankawalla | alt= | url=http://www.pankawalla.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=85 Devon Street West | lat=-39.05863 | long=174.07184 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good Indian cuisine. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Crowded House Bar & Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.crowdedhouse.co.nz | email= | address=93 - 99 Devon Street East | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Belt Road Holiday Park | alt= | url=http://www.beltroad.co.nz | email=info@beltroad.co.nz | address=2 Belt Rd, Moturoa | lat=-39.058 | long=174.0551 | directions=located on the south end of the coastal walkway within easy distance of the city centre. | phone=+6467580228 | tollfree=0800804204 (NZ only) | checkin= | checkout= | price=tents $22, cabins from $70 | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content=The campground has an excellent view out over the Tasman Sea to the north-west as well as the city's harbour just below and with a view of Mt Egmont to the south east when it's clear. }} *{{sleep | name=Dawson Motel | alt= | url=https://www.thedawsonmotel.co.nz/ | email= | address=16 Dawson Street | lat=-39.05763 | long=174.0671 | directions= | phone=+64 6 7581177 | tollfree=0800 581 177 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$175-305 | content=Good 23 unit family run motel (built in 2011) with studios and 1 & 2 bedroom units. Some rooms have a sea view, ask if that is your preference. Rooms have microwave, toaster and kettle. }} * {{sleep | name=Quest Serviced Apartments | url=http://www.questapartments.co.nz/ | email= | address=21 Currie Street | lat=-39.0572 | long=174.0741 | directions= | phone =+64 6 7585483 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartment style accommodation comprising of 41 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom self-contained apartments in the current Post Office Building }} *{{sleep | name=Beach Street Motel Apartments | alt=formerley Fitzroy Beach Motel | url=https://www.beachstreetmotel.nz | email= | address=25 Beach St, Fitzroy | lat=-39.0481 | long=174.0995 | directions=two minutes drive from New Plymouth | phone=+64 6 757 2925 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from $120 | lastedit=2019-12-24 | content=Opened in 2009, luxury motel. Free bikes for hire and usage on the proximal coastal walkway. 200m from a lifeguard patrolled beach. }} *{{sleep | name=Timandra Motel | url=http://www.timandra.co.nz | email= | address=31B Timandra Street, New Plymouth | lat=-39.0642047 | long=174.091539 | directions=from the south, turn right off State Highway 3 onto Timandra Street, drive to the end of Timandra Street and turn left into the motel | phone=+64 6 7586006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$99-200 | checkin=1400 | checkout=1000 | content=The Timandra Motel is a quiet yet centrally located motel at the end of Timandra Street, a no exit road just off State Highway 3. The motel has extensive gardens and offers a mixture of 1 & 2 bedroom en-suite accommodation, suitable for individuals, couples or family groups. }} * {{sleep | name=Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel and Backpackers | alt= | url=https://ducksanddrakes.co.nz | email= | address=48 Lemon Street | lat=-39.058758 | long=174.081019 | directions= | phone=+6467580404 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=Tent from $25, dorm from $35, single from $70 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=It also provides shuttle services to popular hiking spots in the mountains nearby. }} ==Connect== * '''New Plymouth Public Library''' has free Internet and WiFi access during library hours. ==Go next== * '''Mt Taranaki ([[Egmont National Park]])''' is a short drive from New Plymouth. There is a Visitor Centre at the Park Headquarters and many trails up and around the mountain start there. The Visitor Centre is at an elevation of around 900 m so if you plan to hike higher, the summit is another 1600 metres above you. Watch the weather because it can change quickly. * [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] - inland Taranaki town {{routebox2 |temp1={{NZR|3}} |directionr1=SE |majorr1=[[Palmerston North]] |minorr1=[[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] |directionl1=N |majorl1=[[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]] |minorl1=[[Waitara]] |temp2={{NZR|45}} |directionl2=SW |majorl2=[[Hawera]] |minorl2=[[Opunake]] |directionr2=NE |majorr2=END }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|-39.0667|174.0833}} {{IsPartOf|Taranaki}} 79wre5753ssriwh72bausyk4w58n7y9 5289399 5289398 2026-06-08T10:14:48Z AlasdairW 1812 /* See */ Updated listing for Govett-Brewster Art Gallery 5289399 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|New Plymouth banner Festival of Lights.JPG|caption=Festival of Lights}} '''New Plymouth''' is the largest city with an urban population of 58,000 (2021) in the [[Taranaki]] region, on the western coast of [[North Island]] in [[New Zealand]], about midway between [[Auckland]] and [[Wellington]], but well to the west. It lies on the coastal plains just to the north-west of Mount Taranaki (Egmont). ==Understand== [[File:Paritutu Beach.jpg|thumb|Paritutu Beach (Back Beach) is on the western coast of New Plymouth]] New Plymouth is the main centre of the Taranaki region. The area has enjoyed the benefits of oil, gas and petrochemical activity and some of the public facilities in the city reflect this relative prosperity. Modernisation has begun in the CBD with many new eateries and bars opening up, including boutique designer stores and artisanal producers. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=New Plymouth Airport | alt={{IATA|NPL}} | url=https://www.nplairport.co.nz/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.008611 | long=174.179167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7010999 | lastedit=2025-01-24 | content=It is on the coast 7 km to the north-east of the city at '''Bell Block'''. A [https://www.npairportshuttle.co.nz/ shuttle] is available to CBD for $32, slightly cheaper than Uber (around $40). It is recommended to book in advance since sometimes it will be fully booked. }} [http://www.airnewzealand.com Air New Zealand Link] operates services from [[Auckland]], [[Christchurch]] and [[Wellington]], with 6–7 return flights daily to each, using 50-seat turboprop aircraft. On the rare days when Mount Taranaki is totally free of cloud, southbound flights can get spectacular views of the mountaintop. ===By bus=== National bus operator [http://intercity.co.nz InterCity Coachlines] provides daily services in and out of New Plymouth and the [[Taranaki]] region with connections throughout the North Island. Fares start from just $1 and can be purchased online or via numerous local agents including the i-SITE information network. Services arrive and depart from the main bus terminal at 19 Ariki St in the city centre. ===By car=== '''State Highway 3''' passes through New Plymouth. '''From the north''' ([[Auckland]] or [[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]]): State Highway 3 diverges from '''State Highway 1''' at Hamilton and runs via [[Te Kuiti]] in the King Country and [[Waitara]] in [[Taranaki]]. New Plymouth is about 270 km from Hamilton and takes at least 3.5 hours by car, though allow 4.5 hours to be safe. A section of this road is narrow, winding, and includes a short single-lane tunnel. It is prone to closure by slips in bad weather. '''From the south''' ([[Wellington]] and [[Palmerston North]]): Travel via '''State Highway 1''' and/or '''State Highway 3''' to [[Bulls]] then via '''State Highway 3''' through [[Whanganui]] to [[Hawera]], then inland via [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] (which always has petrol 2c a litre cheaper than the standard price) and [[Inglewood]]. Wellington to New Plymouth is about 360 km and takes 4.5 - 5.5 hours non-stop, depending on traffic near Wellington; allow 6 - 7 hours including scenic and rest stops. '''State Highway 45''', ''The Surf Highway'', which follows the coast (though seldom in sight of it) around the west of the mountain, via [[Opunake]], is ~25 km longer and hillier, but scenic, alternative route from Hawera. Allow an extra half hour over travelling ''State Highway 3'' direct. '''State Highway 43''', ''The Forgotten World Highway'', intersects '''State Highway 3''' at [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]]. This can be an interesting alternative trip from the [[Central North Island]] via [[Taumarunui]]. The road winds and climbs for 160 km and includes about 30km unsealed though a spectacularly beautiful gorge. It's worth stopping at the numerous historical information boards along the way. Allow 4-6 hours. (There is no petrol available between Stratford and Taumarunui and this highway section is difficult to maintain.) ===By train=== On rare occasions, a steam engine can be seen on the track. This most likely will be from the Waitara Railway Preservation Society, which runs the engine between Waitara and Lepperton. ==Get around== {{mapframe|-39.064|174.085|zoom=13}} Within the city of New Plymouth, walking is certainly an attractive option. There is the very nice walking "path" or coastal promenade which gives the walked a good view of the Tasman Sea as well as being close to the downtown business section of the city. Important amenities such as the Library, the Botanical Gardens and other shopping are within easy walking distance of this coastal promenade. ===By bus=== There are [http://www.taranakibus.info buses] on eleven routes on weekdays, branded as Citylink, supported by Taranaki Regional Council. On Saturday buses run on two routes, and none run on Sunday. Within New Plymouth a single fare is $3.70. ==See== [[File:NewPlymouth WindWand.jpg|thumb|Wind Wand]] * {{see | name=Puke Ariki | alt= | url=http://www.pukeariki.com | email= | address=1 Ariki St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-6PM (W until 9PM), Sa Su 9AM-5PM | price= | content=Museum, library, visitor information centre, restaurant and cafe. Free entry. }} * {{see | name=Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.govettbrewster.com/ | email= | address=Queen St | lat=-39.0585 | long=174.0698 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult $17 | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=One of New Zealand's finest collections of Modern Art. Has a very good cafe and gift shop. Attached to it is the '''Len Lye Centre''', which opened in 2015 in a shiny new extension and houses a collection of works by kinetic artist Len Lye. }} * {{see | name=Pukekura Park | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PukekuraPark/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.0641 | long=174.0786 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hrs | price=Free | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=The city's botanical gardens. Excellent and well worth walking around. There are themed garden areas, small ponds and "lakes", attractive bridges and wonderful trails. This park was filmed as the Imperial Army Parade area and Palace in The Last Samurai. Attached to the park is '''Brooklands''' a further large park, with concert stage and a small zoo. }} * {{see | name=Wind Wand | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PublicSculptures/LenLyeWindWand.htm | email= | address=on the Coastal Walkway | lat=-39.0560 | long=174.0715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4178639| wikipedia=Wind Wand | lastedit=2015-07-26 | content=A kinetic sculpture designed by Len Lye. It is a 45m pole, with a soft red light on top at night, that moves in the wind. }} * {{see | name=TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dean Park, Brooklands Road | lat=-39.07765 | long=174.08466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu F Sa 10AM-2:30PM | price=Donation of at least $1 | lastedit=2015-11-16 | content=The world's only lawn bowls museum. }} * {{see | name=Kina NZ Art and Design Space | alt= | url=https://kina.co.nz | email= | address=101 Devon St West | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+64 6759 1201 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM - 5:30PM, Sa 9:30AM - 4PM, Su 11AM - 4PM | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=Commercial art gallery. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=WOMAD | alt= | url=http://www.womad.co.nz | email= | address=Bowl of Brooklands | lat=-39.0690 | long=174.0832 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=March | price= | content=The World of Music, Arts and Dance festival. }} [[File:Festival of Lights, New Plymouth, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|Festival of Lights]] *{{do | name=The Festival Of Lights | alt= | url=http://www.festivaloflights.nz/ | email= | address=Pukekura Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Runs annually for about 8 weeks in December and January. The beautiful Pukekura Park in the centre of New Plymouth is lit up, with live entertainment and activities for all ages. A winter festival of lights is sometimes held in the CBD in June, but this is not happening in 2026. The next summer festival is 19 December 2026 to 24 January 2027. }} * {{do | name=New Plymouth Observatory | alt= | url=https://sites.google.com/site/astronomynp/ | email= | address=Marsland Hill, Robe St | lat=-39.06272 | long=174.07379 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Nov-Feb: Tu only 8:30-10PM; Mar-Oct: Tu only 7:30-9:30PM | price=$5 | lastedit=2015-11-23 | content=Volunteer run observatory }} * {{do | name=Precision Helicopters Ltd | alt= | url=http://www.precisionhelicopters.com/urenui-base.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=0800 246 359 | fax= | hours= | price=from $480 for four people | lastedit=2015-10-25 | content=Scenic flights around New Plymouth and nationwide air charter services. }} * {{do | name=Model train rides | alt=New Plymouth Society of Model & Experimental Engineers Inc | url=https://www.facebook.com/eemspn | email= | address=Corner Gilbert and Liardet Streets | lat=-39.06127 | long=174.07779 | directions= | phone=+64 27 561 9056 | tollfree= | hours=Su 2PM-4PM (weather dependent)| price=$2 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-02-01 | content=Volunteer run sit-on model railway, offers rides around a track on a house sized plot. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=New World Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.newworld.co.nz/ | email= | address=78 Courtenay St | lat=-39.05818 | long=174.07819 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM - 11PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Pak'nSave Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.paknsave.co.nz/lower-north-island/taranaki-and-wanganui/new-plymouth/ | email= | address=53 Leach St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM - 10PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=India Today | alt= | url=http://www.indiatoday.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=40 Devon St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around $30 | content=A great place for Northern Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pankawalla | alt= | url=http://www.pankawalla.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=85 Devon Street West | lat=-39.05863 | long=174.07184 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good Indian cuisine. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Crowded House Bar & Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.crowdedhouse.co.nz | email= | address=93 - 99 Devon Street East | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Belt Road Holiday Park | alt= | url=http://www.beltroad.co.nz | email=info@beltroad.co.nz | address=2 Belt Rd, Moturoa | lat=-39.058 | long=174.0551 | directions=located on the south end of the coastal walkway within easy distance of the city centre. | phone=+6467580228 | tollfree=0800804204 (NZ only) | checkin= | checkout= | price=tents $22, cabins from $70 | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content=The campground has an excellent view out over the Tasman Sea to the north-west as well as the city's harbour just below and with a view of Mt Egmont to the south east when it's clear. }} *{{sleep | name=Dawson Motel | alt= | url=https://www.thedawsonmotel.co.nz/ | email= | address=16 Dawson Street | lat=-39.05763 | long=174.0671 | directions= | phone=+64 6 7581177 | tollfree=0800 581 177 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$175-305 | content=Good 23 unit family run motel (built in 2011) with studios and 1 & 2 bedroom units. Some rooms have a sea view, ask if that is your preference. Rooms have microwave, toaster and kettle. }} * {{sleep | name=Quest Serviced Apartments | url=http://www.questapartments.co.nz/ | email= | address=21 Currie Street | lat=-39.0572 | long=174.0741 | directions= | phone =+64 6 7585483 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartment style accommodation comprising of 41 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom self-contained apartments in the current Post Office Building }} *{{sleep | name=Beach Street Motel Apartments | alt=formerley Fitzroy Beach Motel | url=https://www.beachstreetmotel.nz | email= | address=25 Beach St, Fitzroy | lat=-39.0481 | long=174.0995 | directions=two minutes drive from New Plymouth | phone=+64 6 757 2925 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from $120 | lastedit=2019-12-24 | content=Opened in 2009, luxury motel. Free bikes for hire and usage on the proximal coastal walkway. 200m from a lifeguard patrolled beach. }} *{{sleep | name=Timandra Motel | url=http://www.timandra.co.nz | email= | address=31B Timandra Street, New Plymouth | lat=-39.0642047 | long=174.091539 | directions=from the south, turn right off State Highway 3 onto Timandra Street, drive to the end of Timandra Street and turn left into the motel | phone=+64 6 7586006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$99-200 | checkin=1400 | checkout=1000 | content=The Timandra Motel is a quiet yet centrally located motel at the end of Timandra Street, a no exit road just off State Highway 3. The motel has extensive gardens and offers a mixture of 1 & 2 bedroom en-suite accommodation, suitable for individuals, couples or family groups. }} * {{sleep | name=Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel and Backpackers | alt= | url=https://ducksanddrakes.co.nz | email= | address=48 Lemon Street | lat=-39.058758 | long=174.081019 | directions= | phone=+6467580404 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=Tent from $25, dorm from $35, single from $70 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=It also provides shuttle services to popular hiking spots in the mountains nearby. }} ==Connect== * '''New Plymouth Public Library''' has free Internet and WiFi access during library hours. ==Go next== * '''Mt Taranaki ([[Egmont National Park]])''' is a short drive from New Plymouth. There is a Visitor Centre at the Park Headquarters and many trails up and around the mountain start there. The Visitor Centre is at an elevation of around 900 m so if you plan to hike higher, the summit is another 1600 metres above you. Watch the weather because it can change quickly. * [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] - inland Taranaki town {{routebox2 |temp1={{NZR|3}} |directionr1=SE |majorr1=[[Palmerston North]] |minorr1=[[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] |directionl1=N |majorl1=[[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]] |minorl1=[[Waitara]] |temp2={{NZR|45}} |directionl2=SW |majorl2=[[Hawera]] |minorl2=[[Opunake]] |directionr2=NE |majorr2=END }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|-39.0667|174.0833}} {{IsPartOf|Taranaki}} qwz2f687hkzpojl0unzpn8unf6xubfz 5289400 5289399 2026-06-08T10:16:34Z AlasdairW 1812 /* See */ Updated listing for Puke Ariki 5289400 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|New Plymouth banner Festival of Lights.JPG|caption=Festival of Lights}} '''New Plymouth''' is the largest city with an urban population of 58,000 (2021) in the [[Taranaki]] region, on the western coast of [[North Island]] in [[New Zealand]], about midway between [[Auckland]] and [[Wellington]], but well to the west. It lies on the coastal plains just to the north-west of Mount Taranaki (Egmont). ==Understand== [[File:Paritutu Beach.jpg|thumb|Paritutu Beach (Back Beach) is on the western coast of New Plymouth]] New Plymouth is the main centre of the Taranaki region. The area has enjoyed the benefits of oil, gas and petrochemical activity and some of the public facilities in the city reflect this relative prosperity. Modernisation has begun in the CBD with many new eateries and bars opening up, including boutique designer stores and artisanal producers. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=New Plymouth Airport | alt={{IATA|NPL}} | url=https://www.nplairport.co.nz/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.008611 | long=174.179167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7010999 | lastedit=2025-01-24 | content=It is on the coast 7 km to the north-east of the city at '''Bell Block'''. A [https://www.npairportshuttle.co.nz/ shuttle] is available to CBD for $32, slightly cheaper than Uber (around $40). It is recommended to book in advance since sometimes it will be fully booked. }} [http://www.airnewzealand.com Air New Zealand Link] operates services from [[Auckland]], [[Christchurch]] and [[Wellington]], with 6–7 return flights daily to each, using 50-seat turboprop aircraft. On the rare days when Mount Taranaki is totally free of cloud, southbound flights can get spectacular views of the mountaintop. ===By bus=== National bus operator [http://intercity.co.nz InterCity Coachlines] provides daily services in and out of New Plymouth and the [[Taranaki]] region with connections throughout the North Island. Fares start from just $1 and can be purchased online or via numerous local agents including the i-SITE information network. Services arrive and depart from the main bus terminal at 19 Ariki St in the city centre. ===By car=== '''State Highway 3''' passes through New Plymouth. '''From the north''' ([[Auckland]] or [[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]]): State Highway 3 diverges from '''State Highway 1''' at Hamilton and runs via [[Te Kuiti]] in the King Country and [[Waitara]] in [[Taranaki]]. New Plymouth is about 270 km from Hamilton and takes at least 3.5 hours by car, though allow 4.5 hours to be safe. A section of this road is narrow, winding, and includes a short single-lane tunnel. It is prone to closure by slips in bad weather. '''From the south''' ([[Wellington]] and [[Palmerston North]]): Travel via '''State Highway 1''' and/or '''State Highway 3''' to [[Bulls]] then via '''State Highway 3''' through [[Whanganui]] to [[Hawera]], then inland via [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] (which always has petrol 2c a litre cheaper than the standard price) and [[Inglewood]]. Wellington to New Plymouth is about 360 km and takes 4.5 - 5.5 hours non-stop, depending on traffic near Wellington; allow 6 - 7 hours including scenic and rest stops. '''State Highway 45''', ''The Surf Highway'', which follows the coast (though seldom in sight of it) around the west of the mountain, via [[Opunake]], is ~25 km longer and hillier, but scenic, alternative route from Hawera. Allow an extra half hour over travelling ''State Highway 3'' direct. '''State Highway 43''', ''The Forgotten World Highway'', intersects '''State Highway 3''' at [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]]. This can be an interesting alternative trip from the [[Central North Island]] via [[Taumarunui]]. The road winds and climbs for 160 km and includes about 30km unsealed though a spectacularly beautiful gorge. It's worth stopping at the numerous historical information boards along the way. Allow 4-6 hours. (There is no petrol available between Stratford and Taumarunui and this highway section is difficult to maintain.) ===By train=== On rare occasions, a steam engine can be seen on the track. This most likely will be from the Waitara Railway Preservation Society, which runs the engine between Waitara and Lepperton. ==Get around== {{mapframe|-39.064|174.085|zoom=13}} Within the city of New Plymouth, walking is certainly an attractive option. There is the very nice walking "path" or coastal promenade which gives the walked a good view of the Tasman Sea as well as being close to the downtown business section of the city. Important amenities such as the Library, the Botanical Gardens and other shopping are within easy walking distance of this coastal promenade. ===By bus=== There are [http://www.taranakibus.info buses] on eleven routes on weekdays, branded as Citylink, supported by Taranaki Regional Council. On Saturday buses run on two routes, and none run on Sunday. Within New Plymouth a single fare is $3.70. ==See== [[File:NewPlymouth WindWand.jpg|thumb|Wind Wand]] * {{see | name=Puke Ariki | alt= | url=http://www.pukeariki.com | email= | address=1 Ariki St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 10AM-5PM | price=free | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Museum, library, visitor information centre, restaurant and cafe. }} * {{see | name=Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.govettbrewster.com/ | email= | address=Queen St | lat=-39.0585 | long=174.0698 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult $17 | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=One of New Zealand's finest collections of Modern Art. Has a very good cafe and gift shop. Attached to it is the '''Len Lye Centre''', which opened in 2015 in a shiny new extension and houses a collection of works by kinetic artist Len Lye. }} * {{see | name=Pukekura Park | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PukekuraPark/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.0641 | long=174.0786 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hrs | price=Free | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=The city's botanical gardens. Excellent and well worth walking around. There are themed garden areas, small ponds and "lakes", attractive bridges and wonderful trails. This park was filmed as the Imperial Army Parade area and Palace in The Last Samurai. Attached to the park is '''Brooklands''' a further large park, with concert stage and a small zoo. }} * {{see | name=Wind Wand | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PublicSculptures/LenLyeWindWand.htm | email= | address=on the Coastal Walkway | lat=-39.0560 | long=174.0715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4178639| wikipedia=Wind Wand | lastedit=2015-07-26 | content=A kinetic sculpture designed by Len Lye. It is a 45m pole, with a soft red light on top at night, that moves in the wind. }} * {{see | name=TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dean Park, Brooklands Road | lat=-39.07765 | long=174.08466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu F Sa 10AM-2:30PM | price=Donation of at least $1 | lastedit=2015-11-16 | content=The world's only lawn bowls museum. }} * {{see | name=Kina NZ Art and Design Space | alt= | url=https://kina.co.nz | email= | address=101 Devon St West | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+64 6759 1201 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM - 5:30PM, Sa 9:30AM - 4PM, Su 11AM - 4PM | price=Free | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=Commercial art gallery. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=WOMAD | alt= | url=http://www.womad.co.nz | email= | address=Bowl of Brooklands | lat=-39.0690 | long=174.0832 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=March | price= | content=The World of Music, Arts and Dance festival. }} [[File:Festival of Lights, New Plymouth, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|Festival of Lights]] *{{do | name=The Festival Of Lights | alt= | url=http://www.festivaloflights.nz/ | email= | address=Pukekura Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Runs annually for about 8 weeks in December and January. The beautiful Pukekura Park in the centre of New Plymouth is lit up, with live entertainment and activities for all ages. A winter festival of lights is sometimes held in the CBD in June, but this is not happening in 2026. The next summer festival is 19 December 2026 to 24 January 2027. }} * {{do | name=New Plymouth Observatory | alt= | url=https://sites.google.com/site/astronomynp/ | email= | address=Marsland Hill, Robe St | lat=-39.06272 | long=174.07379 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Nov-Feb: Tu only 8:30-10PM; Mar-Oct: Tu only 7:30-9:30PM | price=$5 | lastedit=2015-11-23 | content=Volunteer run observatory }} * {{do | name=Precision Helicopters Ltd | alt= | url=http://www.precisionhelicopters.com/urenui-base.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=0800 246 359 | fax= | hours= | price=from $480 for four people | lastedit=2015-10-25 | content=Scenic flights around New Plymouth and nationwide air charter services. }} * {{do | name=Model train rides | alt=New Plymouth Society of Model & Experimental Engineers Inc | url=https://www.facebook.com/eemspn | email= | address=Corner Gilbert and Liardet Streets | lat=-39.06127 | long=174.07779 | directions= | phone=+64 27 561 9056 | tollfree= | hours=Su 2PM-4PM (weather dependent)| price=$2 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-02-01 | content=Volunteer run sit-on model railway, offers rides around a track on a house sized plot. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=New World Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.newworld.co.nz/ | email= | address=78 Courtenay St | lat=-39.05818 | long=174.07819 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM - 11PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Pak'nSave Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.paknsave.co.nz/lower-north-island/taranaki-and-wanganui/new-plymouth/ | email= | address=53 Leach St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM - 10PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=India Today | alt= | url=http://www.indiatoday.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=40 Devon St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around $30 | content=A great place for Northern Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pankawalla | alt= | url=http://www.pankawalla.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=85 Devon Street West | lat=-39.05863 | long=174.07184 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good Indian cuisine. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Crowded House Bar & Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.crowdedhouse.co.nz | email= | address=93 - 99 Devon Street East | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Belt Road Holiday Park | alt= | url=http://www.beltroad.co.nz | email=info@beltroad.co.nz | address=2 Belt Rd, Moturoa | lat=-39.058 | long=174.0551 | directions=located on the south end of the coastal walkway within easy distance of the city centre. | phone=+6467580228 | tollfree=0800804204 (NZ only) | checkin= | checkout= | price=tents $22, cabins from $70 | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content=The campground has an excellent view out over the Tasman Sea to the north-west as well as the city's harbour just below and with a view of Mt Egmont to the south east when it's clear. }} *{{sleep | name=Dawson Motel | alt= | url=https://www.thedawsonmotel.co.nz/ | email= | address=16 Dawson Street | lat=-39.05763 | long=174.0671 | directions= | phone=+64 6 7581177 | tollfree=0800 581 177 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$175-305 | content=Good 23 unit family run motel (built in 2011) with studios and 1 & 2 bedroom units. Some rooms have a sea view, ask if that is your preference. Rooms have microwave, toaster and kettle. }} * {{sleep | name=Quest Serviced Apartments | url=http://www.questapartments.co.nz/ | email= | address=21 Currie Street | lat=-39.0572 | long=174.0741 | directions= | phone =+64 6 7585483 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartment style accommodation comprising of 41 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom self-contained apartments in the current Post Office Building }} *{{sleep | name=Beach Street Motel Apartments | alt=formerley Fitzroy Beach Motel | url=https://www.beachstreetmotel.nz | email= | address=25 Beach St, Fitzroy | lat=-39.0481 | long=174.0995 | directions=two minutes drive from New Plymouth | phone=+64 6 757 2925 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from $120 | lastedit=2019-12-24 | content=Opened in 2009, luxury motel. Free bikes for hire and usage on the proximal coastal walkway. 200m from a lifeguard patrolled beach. }} *{{sleep | name=Timandra Motel | url=http://www.timandra.co.nz | email= | address=31B Timandra Street, New Plymouth | lat=-39.0642047 | long=174.091539 | directions=from the south, turn right off State Highway 3 onto Timandra Street, drive to the end of Timandra Street and turn left into the motel | phone=+64 6 7586006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$99-200 | checkin=1400 | checkout=1000 | content=The Timandra Motel is a quiet yet centrally located motel at the end of Timandra Street, a no exit road just off State Highway 3. The motel has extensive gardens and offers a mixture of 1 & 2 bedroom en-suite accommodation, suitable for individuals, couples or family groups. }} * {{sleep | name=Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel and Backpackers | alt= | url=https://ducksanddrakes.co.nz | email= | address=48 Lemon Street | lat=-39.058758 | long=174.081019 | directions= | phone=+6467580404 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=Tent from $25, dorm from $35, single from $70 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=It also provides shuttle services to popular hiking spots in the mountains nearby. }} ==Connect== * '''New Plymouth Public Library''' has free Internet and WiFi access during library hours. ==Go next== * '''Mt Taranaki ([[Egmont National Park]])''' is a short drive from New Plymouth. There is a Visitor Centre at the Park Headquarters and many trails up and around the mountain start there. The Visitor Centre is at an elevation of around 900 m so if you plan to hike higher, the summit is another 1600 metres above you. Watch the weather because it can change quickly. * [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] - inland Taranaki town {{routebox2 |temp1={{NZR|3}} |directionr1=SE |majorr1=[[Palmerston North]] |minorr1=[[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] |directionl1=N |majorl1=[[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]] |minorl1=[[Waitara]] |temp2={{NZR|45}} |directionl2=SW |majorl2=[[Hawera]] |minorl2=[[Opunake]] |directionr2=NE |majorr2=END }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|-39.0667|174.0833}} {{IsPartOf|Taranaki}} scw7zm60t0erjoe7x4e507y5inqui1k 5289401 5289400 2026-06-08T10:17:54Z AlasdairW 1812 /* See */ Updated listing for Kina NZ Art and Design Space 5289401 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|New Plymouth banner Festival of Lights.JPG|caption=Festival of Lights}} '''New Plymouth''' is the largest city with an urban population of 58,000 (2021) in the [[Taranaki]] region, on the western coast of [[North Island]] in [[New Zealand]], about midway between [[Auckland]] and [[Wellington]], but well to the west. It lies on the coastal plains just to the north-west of Mount Taranaki (Egmont). ==Understand== [[File:Paritutu Beach.jpg|thumb|Paritutu Beach (Back Beach) is on the western coast of New Plymouth]] New Plymouth is the main centre of the Taranaki region. The area has enjoyed the benefits of oil, gas and petrochemical activity and some of the public facilities in the city reflect this relative prosperity. Modernisation has begun in the CBD with many new eateries and bars opening up, including boutique designer stores and artisanal producers. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=New Plymouth Airport | alt={{IATA|NPL}} | url=https://www.nplairport.co.nz/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.008611 | long=174.179167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7010999 | lastedit=2025-01-24 | content=It is on the coast 7 km to the north-east of the city at '''Bell Block'''. A [https://www.npairportshuttle.co.nz/ shuttle] is available to CBD for $32, slightly cheaper than Uber (around $40). It is recommended to book in advance since sometimes it will be fully booked. }} [http://www.airnewzealand.com Air New Zealand Link] operates services from [[Auckland]], [[Christchurch]] and [[Wellington]], with 6–7 return flights daily to each, using 50-seat turboprop aircraft. On the rare days when Mount Taranaki is totally free of cloud, southbound flights can get spectacular views of the mountaintop. ===By bus=== National bus operator [http://intercity.co.nz InterCity Coachlines] provides daily services in and out of New Plymouth and the [[Taranaki]] region with connections throughout the North Island. Fares start from just $1 and can be purchased online or via numerous local agents including the i-SITE information network. Services arrive and depart from the main bus terminal at 19 Ariki St in the city centre. ===By car=== '''State Highway 3''' passes through New Plymouth. '''From the north''' ([[Auckland]] or [[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]]): State Highway 3 diverges from '''State Highway 1''' at Hamilton and runs via [[Te Kuiti]] in the King Country and [[Waitara]] in [[Taranaki]]. New Plymouth is about 270 km from Hamilton and takes at least 3.5 hours by car, though allow 4.5 hours to be safe. A section of this road is narrow, winding, and includes a short single-lane tunnel. It is prone to closure by slips in bad weather. '''From the south''' ([[Wellington]] and [[Palmerston North]]): Travel via '''State Highway 1''' and/or '''State Highway 3''' to [[Bulls]] then via '''State Highway 3''' through [[Whanganui]] to [[Hawera]], then inland via [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] (which always has petrol 2c a litre cheaper than the standard price) and [[Inglewood]]. Wellington to New Plymouth is about 360 km and takes 4.5 - 5.5 hours non-stop, depending on traffic near Wellington; allow 6 - 7 hours including scenic and rest stops. '''State Highway 45''', ''The Surf Highway'', which follows the coast (though seldom in sight of it) around the west of the mountain, via [[Opunake]], is ~25 km longer and hillier, but scenic, alternative route from Hawera. Allow an extra half hour over travelling ''State Highway 3'' direct. '''State Highway 43''', ''The Forgotten World Highway'', intersects '''State Highway 3''' at [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]]. This can be an interesting alternative trip from the [[Central North Island]] via [[Taumarunui]]. The road winds and climbs for 160 km and includes about 30km unsealed though a spectacularly beautiful gorge. It's worth stopping at the numerous historical information boards along the way. Allow 4-6 hours. (There is no petrol available between Stratford and Taumarunui and this highway section is difficult to maintain.) ===By train=== On rare occasions, a steam engine can be seen on the track. This most likely will be from the Waitara Railway Preservation Society, which runs the engine between Waitara and Lepperton. ==Get around== {{mapframe|-39.064|174.085|zoom=13}} Within the city of New Plymouth, walking is certainly an attractive option. There is the very nice walking "path" or coastal promenade which gives the walked a good view of the Tasman Sea as well as being close to the downtown business section of the city. Important amenities such as the Library, the Botanical Gardens and other shopping are within easy walking distance of this coastal promenade. ===By bus=== There are [http://www.taranakibus.info buses] on eleven routes on weekdays, branded as Citylink, supported by Taranaki Regional Council. On Saturday buses run on two routes, and none run on Sunday. Within New Plymouth a single fare is $3.70. ==See== [[File:NewPlymouth WindWand.jpg|thumb|Wind Wand]] * {{see | name=Puke Ariki | alt= | url=http://www.pukeariki.com | email= | address=1 Ariki St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 10AM-5PM | price=free | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Museum, library, visitor information centre, restaurant and cafe. }} * {{see | name=Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.govettbrewster.com/ | email= | address=Queen St | lat=-39.0585 | long=174.0698 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult $17 | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=One of New Zealand's finest collections of Modern Art. Has a very good cafe and gift shop. Attached to it is the '''Len Lye Centre''', which opened in 2015 in a shiny new extension and houses a collection of works by kinetic artist Len Lye. }} * {{see | name=Pukekura Park | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PukekuraPark/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.0641 | long=174.0786 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hrs | price=Free | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=The city's botanical gardens. Excellent and well worth walking around. There are themed garden areas, small ponds and "lakes", attractive bridges and wonderful trails. This park was filmed as the Imperial Army Parade area and Palace in The Last Samurai. Attached to the park is '''Brooklands''' a further large park, with concert stage and a small zoo. }} * {{see | name=Wind Wand | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PublicSculptures/LenLyeWindWand.htm | email= | address=on the Coastal Walkway | lat=-39.0560 | long=174.0715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4178639| wikipedia=Wind Wand | lastedit=2015-07-26 | content=A kinetic sculpture designed by Len Lye. It is a 45m pole, with a soft red light on top at night, that moves in the wind. }} * {{see | name=TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dean Park, Brooklands Road | lat=-39.07765 | long=174.08466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu F Sa 10AM-2:30PM | price=Donation of at least $1 | lastedit=2015-11-16 | content=The world's only lawn bowls museum. }} * {{see | name=Kina NZ Art and Design Space | alt= | url=https://kina.co.nz | email= | address=101 Devon St West | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+64 6759 1201 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM - 5PM, Sa 9:30AM - 4PM, Su 10AM - 2PM | price=Free | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Commercial art gallery. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=WOMAD | alt= | url=http://www.womad.co.nz | email= | address=Bowl of Brooklands | lat=-39.0690 | long=174.0832 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=March | price= | content=The World of Music, Arts and Dance festival. }} [[File:Festival of Lights, New Plymouth, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|Festival of Lights]] *{{do | name=The Festival Of Lights | alt= | url=http://www.festivaloflights.nz/ | email= | address=Pukekura Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Runs annually for about 8 weeks in December and January. The beautiful Pukekura Park in the centre of New Plymouth is lit up, with live entertainment and activities for all ages. A winter festival of lights is sometimes held in the CBD in June, but this is not happening in 2026. The next summer festival is 19 December 2026 to 24 January 2027. }} * {{do | name=New Plymouth Observatory | alt= | url=https://sites.google.com/site/astronomynp/ | email= | address=Marsland Hill, Robe St | lat=-39.06272 | long=174.07379 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Nov-Feb: Tu only 8:30-10PM; Mar-Oct: Tu only 7:30-9:30PM | price=$5 | lastedit=2015-11-23 | content=Volunteer run observatory }} * {{do | name=Precision Helicopters Ltd | alt= | url=http://www.precisionhelicopters.com/urenui-base.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=0800 246 359 | fax= | hours= | price=from $480 for four people | lastedit=2015-10-25 | content=Scenic flights around New Plymouth and nationwide air charter services. }} * {{do | name=Model train rides | alt=New Plymouth Society of Model & Experimental Engineers Inc | url=https://www.facebook.com/eemspn | email= | address=Corner Gilbert and Liardet Streets | lat=-39.06127 | long=174.07779 | directions= | phone=+64 27 561 9056 | tollfree= | hours=Su 2PM-4PM (weather dependent)| price=$2 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-02-01 | content=Volunteer run sit-on model railway, offers rides around a track on a house sized plot. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=New World Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.newworld.co.nz/ | email= | address=78 Courtenay St | lat=-39.05818 | long=174.07819 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM - 11PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Pak'nSave Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.paknsave.co.nz/lower-north-island/taranaki-and-wanganui/new-plymouth/ | email= | address=53 Leach St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM - 10PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=India Today | alt= | url=http://www.indiatoday.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=40 Devon St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around $30 | content=A great place for Northern Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pankawalla | alt= | url=http://www.pankawalla.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=85 Devon Street West | lat=-39.05863 | long=174.07184 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good Indian cuisine. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Crowded House Bar & Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.crowdedhouse.co.nz | email= | address=93 - 99 Devon Street East | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Belt Road Holiday Park | alt= | url=http://www.beltroad.co.nz | email=info@beltroad.co.nz | address=2 Belt Rd, Moturoa | lat=-39.058 | long=174.0551 | directions=located on the south end of the coastal walkway within easy distance of the city centre. | phone=+6467580228 | tollfree=0800804204 (NZ only) | checkin= | checkout= | price=tents $22, cabins from $70 | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content=The campground has an excellent view out over the Tasman Sea to the north-west as well as the city's harbour just below and with a view of Mt Egmont to the south east when it's clear. }} *{{sleep | name=Dawson Motel | alt= | url=https://www.thedawsonmotel.co.nz/ | email= | address=16 Dawson Street | lat=-39.05763 | long=174.0671 | directions= | phone=+64 6 7581177 | tollfree=0800 581 177 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$175-305 | content=Good 23 unit family run motel (built in 2011) with studios and 1 & 2 bedroom units. Some rooms have a sea view, ask if that is your preference. Rooms have microwave, toaster and kettle. }} * {{sleep | name=Quest Serviced Apartments | url=http://www.questapartments.co.nz/ | email= | address=21 Currie Street | lat=-39.0572 | long=174.0741 | directions= | phone =+64 6 7585483 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartment style accommodation comprising of 41 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom self-contained apartments in the current Post Office Building }} *{{sleep | name=Beach Street Motel Apartments | alt=formerley Fitzroy Beach Motel | url=https://www.beachstreetmotel.nz | email= | address=25 Beach St, Fitzroy | lat=-39.0481 | long=174.0995 | directions=two minutes drive from New Plymouth | phone=+64 6 757 2925 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from $120 | lastedit=2019-12-24 | content=Opened in 2009, luxury motel. Free bikes for hire and usage on the proximal coastal walkway. 200m from a lifeguard patrolled beach. }} *{{sleep | name=Timandra Motel | url=http://www.timandra.co.nz | email= | address=31B Timandra Street, New Plymouth | lat=-39.0642047 | long=174.091539 | directions=from the south, turn right off State Highway 3 onto Timandra Street, drive to the end of Timandra Street and turn left into the motel | phone=+64 6 7586006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$99-200 | checkin=1400 | checkout=1000 | content=The Timandra Motel is a quiet yet centrally located motel at the end of Timandra Street, a no exit road just off State Highway 3. The motel has extensive gardens and offers a mixture of 1 & 2 bedroom en-suite accommodation, suitable for individuals, couples or family groups. }} * {{sleep | name=Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel and Backpackers | alt= | url=https://ducksanddrakes.co.nz | email= | address=48 Lemon Street | lat=-39.058758 | long=174.081019 | directions= | phone=+6467580404 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=Tent from $25, dorm from $35, single from $70 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=It also provides shuttle services to popular hiking spots in the mountains nearby. }} ==Connect== * '''New Plymouth Public Library''' has free Internet and WiFi access during library hours. ==Go next== * '''Mt Taranaki ([[Egmont National Park]])''' is a short drive from New Plymouth. There is a Visitor Centre at the Park Headquarters and many trails up and around the mountain start there. The Visitor Centre is at an elevation of around 900 m so if you plan to hike higher, the summit is another 1600 metres above you. Watch the weather because it can change quickly. * [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] - inland Taranaki town {{routebox2 |temp1={{NZR|3}} |directionr1=SE |majorr1=[[Palmerston North]] |minorr1=[[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] |directionl1=N |majorl1=[[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]] |minorl1=[[Waitara]] |temp2={{NZR|45}} |directionl2=SW |majorl2=[[Hawera]] |minorl2=[[Opunake]] |directionr2=NE |majorr2=END }} {{usablecity}} {{geo|-39.0667|174.0833}} {{IsPartOf|Taranaki}} mcbc54ul3scp16bz80fbg8w5wzw4jr0 5289409 5289401 2026-06-08T10:36:58Z AlasdairW 1812 /* See */ Updated listing for TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum 5289409 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|New Plymouth banner Festival of Lights.JPG|caption=Festival of Lights}} '''New Plymouth''' is the largest city with an urban population of 58,000 (2021) in the [[Taranaki]] region, on the western coast of [[North Island]] in [[New Zealand]], about midway between [[Auckland]] and [[Wellington]], but well to the west. It lies on the coastal plains just to the north-west of Mount Taranaki (Egmont). ==Understand== [[File:Paritutu Beach.jpg|thumb|Paritutu Beach (Back Beach) is on the western coast of New Plymouth]] New Plymouth is the main centre of the Taranaki region. The area has enjoyed the benefits of oil, gas and petrochemical activity and some of the public facilities in the city reflect this relative prosperity. Modernisation has begun in the CBD with many new eateries and bars opening up, including boutique designer stores and artisanal producers. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=New Plymouth Airport | alt={{IATA|NPL}} | url=https://www.nplairport.co.nz/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.008611 | long=174.179167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7010999 | lastedit=2025-01-24 | content=It is on the coast 7 km to the north-east of the city at '''Bell Block'''. A [https://www.npairportshuttle.co.nz/ shuttle] is available to CBD for $32, slightly cheaper than Uber (around $40). It is recommended to book in advance since sometimes it will be fully booked. }} [http://www.airnewzealand.com Air New Zealand Link] operates services from [[Auckland]], [[Christchurch]] and [[Wellington]], with 6–7 return flights daily to each, using 50-seat turboprop aircraft. On the rare days when Mount Taranaki is totally free of cloud, southbound flights can get spectacular views of the mountaintop. ===By bus=== National bus operator [http://intercity.co.nz InterCity Coachlines] provides daily services in and out of New Plymouth and the [[Taranaki]] region with connections throughout the North Island. Fares start from just $1 and can be purchased online or via numerous local agents including the i-SITE information network. Services arrive and depart from the main bus terminal at 19 Ariki St in the city centre. ===By car=== '''State Highway 3''' passes through New Plymouth. '''From the north''' ([[Auckland]] or [[Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton]]): State Highway 3 diverges from '''State Highway 1''' at Hamilton and runs via [[Te Kuiti]] in the King Country and [[Waitara]] in [[Taranaki]]. New Plymouth is about 270 km from Hamilton and takes at least 3.5 hours by car, though allow 4.5 hours to be safe. A section of this road is narrow, winding, and includes a short single-lane tunnel. It is prone to closure by slips in bad weather. '''From the south''' ([[Wellington]] and [[Palmerston North]]): Travel via '''State Highway 1''' and/or '''State Highway 3''' to [[Bulls]] then via '''State Highway 3''' through [[Whanganui]] to [[Hawera]], then inland via [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]] (which always has petrol 2c a litre cheaper than the standard price) and [[Inglewood]]. Wellington to New Plymouth is about 360 km and takes 4.5 - 5.5 hours non-stop, depending on traffic near Wellington; allow 6 - 7 hours including scenic and rest stops. '''State Highway 45''', ''The Surf Highway'', which follows the coast (though seldom in sight of it) around the west of the mountain, via [[Opunake]], is ~25 km longer and hillier, but scenic, alternative route from Hawera. Allow an extra half hour over travelling ''State Highway 3'' direct. '''State Highway 43''', ''The Forgotten World Highway'', intersects '''State Highway 3''' at [[Stratford (New Zealand)|Stratford]]. This can be an interesting alternative trip from the [[Central North Island]] via [[Taumarunui]]. The road winds and climbs for 160 km and includes about 30km unsealed though a spectacularly beautiful gorge. It's worth stopping at the numerous historical information boards along the way. Allow 4-6 hours. (There is no petrol available between Stratford and Taumarunui and this highway section is difficult to maintain.) ===By train=== On rare occasions, a steam engine can be seen on the track. This most likely will be from the Waitara Railway Preservation Society, which runs the engine between Waitara and Lepperton. ==Get around== {{mapframe|-39.064|174.085|zoom=13}} Within the city of New Plymouth, walking is certainly an attractive option. There is the very nice walking "path" or coastal promenade which gives the walked a good view of the Tasman Sea as well as being close to the downtown business section of the city. Important amenities such as the Library, the Botanical Gardens and other shopping are within easy walking distance of this coastal promenade. ===By bus=== There are [http://www.taranakibus.info buses] on eleven routes on weekdays, branded as Citylink, supported by Taranaki Regional Council. On Saturday buses run on two routes, and none run on Sunday. Within New Plymouth a single fare is $3.70. ==See== [[File:NewPlymouth WindWand.jpg|thumb|Wind Wand]] * {{see | name=Puke Ariki | alt= | url=http://www.pukeariki.com | email= | address=1 Ariki St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0718 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 10AM-5PM | price=free | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Museum, library, visitor information centre, restaurant and cafe. }} * {{see | name=Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | alt= | url=http://www.govettbrewster.com/ | email= | address=Queen St | lat=-39.0585 | long=174.0698 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 10AM-5PM | price=Adult $17 | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=One of New Zealand's finest collections of Modern Art. Has a very good cafe and gift shop. Attached to it is the '''Len Lye Centre''', which opened in 2015 in a shiny new extension and houses a collection of works by kinetic artist Len Lye. }} * {{see | name=Pukekura Park | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PukekuraPark/ | email= | address= | lat=-39.0641 | long=174.0786 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hrs | price=Free | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=The city's botanical gardens. Excellent and well worth walking around. There are themed garden areas, small ponds and "lakes", attractive bridges and wonderful trails. This park was filmed as the Imperial Army Parade area and Palace in The Last Samurai. Attached to the park is '''Brooklands''' a further large park, with concert stage and a small zoo. }} * {{see | name=Wind Wand | alt= | url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/PublicSculptures/LenLyeWindWand.htm | email= | address=on the Coastal Walkway | lat=-39.0560 | long=174.0715 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4178639| wikipedia=Wind Wand | lastedit=2015-07-26 | content=A kinetic sculpture designed by Len Lye. It is a 45m pole, with a soft red light on top at night, that moves in the wind. }} * {{see | name=TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum | alt= | url=https://taranakibowls.co.nz/tsb-bank-bowls-new-zealand-museum/ | email= | address=Dean Park, Brooklands Road | lat=-39.07765 | long=174.08466 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu 9AM-4PM | price=Donation of at least $1 | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=The world's only lawn bowls museum. }} * {{see | name=Kina NZ Art and Design Space | alt= | url=https://kina.co.nz | email= | address=101 Devon St West | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+64 6759 1201 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 9AM - 5PM, Sa 9:30AM - 4PM, Su 10AM - 2PM | price=Free | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Commercial art gallery. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=WOMAD | alt= | url=http://www.womad.co.nz | email= | address=Bowl of Brooklands | lat=-39.0690 | long=174.0832 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=March | price= | content=The World of Music, Arts and Dance festival. }} [[File:Festival of Lights, New Plymouth, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|Festival of Lights]] *{{do | name=The Festival Of Lights | alt= | url=http://www.festivaloflights.nz/ | email= | address=Pukekura Park | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-08 | content=Runs annually for about 8 weeks in December and January. The beautiful Pukekura Park in the centre of New Plymouth is lit up, with live entertainment and activities for all ages. A winter festival of lights is sometimes held in the CBD in June, but this is not happening in 2026. The next summer festival is 19 December 2026 to 24 January 2027. }} * {{do | name=New Plymouth Observatory | alt= | url=https://sites.google.com/site/astronomynp/ | email= | address=Marsland Hill, Robe St | lat=-39.06272 | long=174.07379 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Nov-Feb: Tu only 8:30-10PM; Mar-Oct: Tu only 7:30-9:30PM | price=$5 | lastedit=2015-11-23 | content=Volunteer run observatory }} * {{do | name=Precision Helicopters Ltd | alt= | url=http://www.precisionhelicopters.com/urenui-base.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=0800 246 359 | fax= | hours= | price=from $480 for four people | lastedit=2015-10-25 | content=Scenic flights around New Plymouth and nationwide air charter services. }} * {{do | name=Model train rides | alt=New Plymouth Society of Model & Experimental Engineers Inc | url=https://www.facebook.com/eemspn | email= | address=Corner Gilbert and Liardet Streets | lat=-39.06127 | long=174.07779 | directions= | phone=+64 27 561 9056 | tollfree= | hours=Su 2PM-4PM (weather dependent)| price=$2 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-02-01 | content=Volunteer run sit-on model railway, offers rides around a track on a house sized plot. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=New World Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.newworld.co.nz/ | email= | address=78 Courtenay St | lat=-39.05818 | long=174.07819 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM - 11PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Pak'nSave Supermarket | alt= | url=http://www.paknsave.co.nz/lower-north-island/taranaki-and-wanganui/new-plymouth/ | email= | address=53 Leach St | lat=-39.0570 | long=174.0811 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 8AM - 10PM | price= | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=India Today | alt= | url=http://www.indiatoday.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=40 Devon St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=around $30 | content=A great place for Northern Indian food. }} * {{eat | name=Pankawalla | alt= | url=http://www.pankawalla.co.nz/main.html | email= | address=85 Devon Street West | lat=-39.05863 | long=174.07184 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good Indian cuisine. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Crowded House Bar & Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.crowdedhouse.co.nz | email= | address=93 - 99 Devon Street East | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Belt Road Holiday Park | alt= | url=http://www.beltroad.co.nz | email=info@beltroad.co.nz | address=2 Belt Rd, Moturoa | lat=-39.058 | long=174.0551 | directions=located on the south end of the coastal walkway within easy distance of the city centre. | phone=+6467580228 | tollfree=0800804204 (NZ only) | checkin= | checkout= | price=tents $22, cabins from $70 | lastedit=2015-11-22 | content=The campground has an excellent view out over the Tasman Sea to the north-west as well as the city's harbour just below and with a view of Mt Egmont to the south east when it's clear. }} *{{sleep | name=Dawson Motel | alt= | url=https://www.thedawsonmotel.co.nz/ | email= | address=16 Dawson Street | lat=-39.05763 | long=174.0671 | directions= | phone=+64 6 7581177 | tollfree=0800 581 177 | checkin= | checkout= | price=$175-305 | content=Good 23 unit family run motel (built in 2011) with studios and 1 & 2 bedroom units. Some rooms have a sea view, ask if that is your preference. Rooms have microwave, toaster and kettle. }} * {{sleep | name=Quest Serviced Apartments | url=http://www.questapartments.co.nz/ | email= | address=21 Currie Street | lat=-39.0572 | long=174.0741 | directions= | phone =+64 6 7585483 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartment style accommodation comprising of 41 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom self-contained apartments in the current Post Office Building }} *{{sleep | name=Beach Street Motel Apartments | alt=formerley Fitzroy Beach Motel | url=https://www.beachstreetmotel.nz | email= | address=25 Beach St, Fitzroy | lat=-39.0481 | long=174.0995 | directions=two minutes drive from New Plymouth | phone=+64 6 757 2925 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from $120 | lastedit=2019-12-24 | content=Opened in 2009, luxury motel. Free bikes for hire and usage on the proximal coastal walkway. 200m from a lifeguard patrolled beach. }} *{{sleep | name=Timandra Motel | url=http://www.timandra.co.nz | email= | address=31B Timandra Street, New Plymouth | lat=-39.0642047 | long=174.091539 | directions=from the south, turn right off State Highway 3 onto Timandra Street, drive to the end of Timandra Street and turn left into the motel | phone=+64 6 7586006 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$99-200 | checkin=1400 | checkout=1000 | content=The Timandra Motel is a quiet yet centrally located motel at the end of Timandra Street, a no exit road just off State Highway 3. The motel has extensive gardens and offers a mixture of 1 & 2 bedroom en-suite accommodation, suitable for individuals, couples or family groups. }} * {{sleep | name=Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel and Backpackers | alt= | url=https://ducksanddrakes.co.nz | email= | address=48 Lemon Street | lat=-39.058758 | long=174.081019 | directions= | phone=+6467580404 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=10AM | price=Tent from $25, dorm from $35, single from $70 | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=It also provides shuttle services to popular hiking spots in the mountains nearby. }} ==Connect== * '''New Plymouth Public Library''' has free Internet and WiFi access during library hours. ==Go next== * '''Mt Taranaki ([[Egmont National Park]])''' is a short drive from New Plymouth. There is a Visitor Centre at the Park Headquarters and many trails up and around the mountain start there. The Visitor Centre is at an elevation of around 900 m so if you plan to hike higher, the summit is another 1600 metres above you. 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With a population of only 25,000 (2020), this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s. ==Understand== [[File:The Breakers, Newport, RI May 14, 2013.jpg|thumb|300px|The Breakers]] One of the largest cities in the future United States during colonial times, Newport's decline in the early 19th century is good news for today's visitors, who can experience one of the nation's largest collections of intact colonial architecture; had Newport followed the same path as its former peer cities, its historic buildings might have been razed decades or even centuries ago. But Newport is even more well known for another historical period: '''the Gilded Age''' of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when some of America's most prominent families built eye-popping summer homes, which they called "cottages," along the waterfront. Many of the mansions are now open for tours. Newport is also known for hosting '''many popular festivals''', including the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival. Cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks accent an upscale touristy downtown area with many shops, galleries and great restaurants, all located near the water. Newport sits on the southern end of Aquidneck Island and features several fine beaches, rocky cliffs and much history including an old fort. === Visitor information === * {{listing | name=Newport Visitors Center | alt= | url=https://www.discovernewport.org/ | email=VisitorServices@DiscoverNewport.org | address=21 Long Wharf Mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401-845-9130 | tollfree= | hours=Jul-Oct: 10AM-5PM, daily. Nov-Dec: Th-M 10AM-4PM | price= | lastedit=2022-12-12 | content= }} ===Climate=== {{climate chart | <!-- Newport --> | 24.1 | 38.1 | 3.21 | 25.1 | 39.7 | 2.81 | 30.8 | 45.7 | 4.57 | 39.3 | 55.5 | 3.81 | 48.5 | 65.0 | 3.03 | 57.8 | 73.9 | 3.41 | 64.1 | 79.6 | 2.93 | 63.6 | 78.8 | 3.41 | 57.1 | 72.3 | 3.44 | 46.8 | 62.3 | 4.06 | 37.9 | 52.5 | 3.76 | 29.9 | 43.8 | 3.74 | maxprecip = 5.00 | float = right | clear = none | units = imperial | description = {{ForecastNOAA|Newport|41.49|-71.31}} [http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datatools/normals Data] }} The summer weather generally calls for shorts, short sleeves, and swimsuits. Newport is also surrounded by water you might want to pack a sweatshirt for the night time because it can get a bit cool. Be sure to bring an umbrella with you because Newport is not exactly invincible to rain. It would also be a great time to break out your sunglasses because the summer is the sun's favorite season. The average heat index in the summer months is around {{f|81}} during the day and {{f|66}} at night. Periods of high heat and humidity in the summer can raise heat indices to {{f|92}} or higher, with nighttime lows around {{f|72}} on such sweltering days. ==Get in== ===By car=== To get into Newport, or anywhere on Aquidneck Island, you can take one of three bridges: the Claiborne Pell Bridge (known by many locals as the Newport Bridge), from [[Jamestown (Rhode Island)|Jamestown]], the Sakonnet River Bridge, from [[Tiverton (Rhode Island)|Tiverton]], or the Mount Hope Bridge, from [[Bristol (Rhode Island)|Bristol]]. ===By plane=== *'''[http://www.pvdairport.com T.F. Green Airport]''' ({{IATA|PVD}}) in [[Warwick (Rhode Island)|Warwick]] offers many low cost and regular flights to many cities in the United States. It is about 45 minutes away. *'''[[Boston]]'s Logan Airport''' ({{IATA|BOS}}) is much larger and is generally used for most international flights. It is 1 hour 35 minutes away. *'''Newport State Airport''' ({{IATA|NPT}}). 4 miles northeast of downtown (11 minute drive) on the border with [[Middletown (Rhode Island)|Middletown]]; this airport is small and does not offer commercial flights. === By bus === '''[https://www.ripta.com RIPTA]''' runs an express bus service from [[Providence]] every 30 minutes. ===By ferry=== '''[https://www.blockislandferry.com/ Block Island Ferry]''' runs multiple ferries daily from [[Block Island]] and [[Fall_River_(Massachusetts)|Fall River]]. From [[Providence]], '''[https://seastreak.com/ Seastreak Ferries]''' offers four daily round trips with a journey time of just under one hour. Additionally, '''[http://www.jamestownnewportferry.com/ Jamestown and Newport Ferry]''' offers a more leisurely trip from [[Jamestown (Rhode_Island)|Jamestown]], just across the bay and islands in between. * {{go | name=Block Island Ferry | alt= | url=https://www.blockislandferry.com/ | email= | address=39 America’s Cup Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Perrotti Park | phone=+1 401-783-7996 | tollfree= | hours=May-Oct | price=$26, child $13, bikes $6-12 | lastedit=2022-12-13 | content=Hi-Speed ferry service to and from Block Island. Travel time is about 60 minutes. Light snacks and full bar available on board. This is the tourist class, in season ferry. If you need to get to Block Island in the winter, visit the Point Judith terminal in [[Narragansett]]. }} * {{go | name=Seastreak | alt= | url=https://seastreak.com/ | email= | address=39 America's Cup Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Perrotti Park | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-BOATRIDE | hours=Jun-Oct daily | price=$12, children and seniors $6 | lastedit=2022-12-13 | content=Connects Newport with Providence via [[Bristol (Rhode Island)|Bristol]], travel time is about 60 minutes. Light snacks and full bar available on board. Bike racks and covered waiting area in the waiting area. }} ===By private boat=== If travelling on a private boat, there are many marinas in Newport harbor that offer dock space for sailboats, powerboats, million-dollar yachts, and even cruise ships that set anchor in the harbor. * {{listing | name=41 Degrees North | alt= | url=http://www.41no.com/ | email= | address=351 Thames St | lat=41.4837 | long=-71.3161 | directions= | phone=+1 401 848-7950 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Amenities include: Restaurants, Restrooms, Floating Docks, Dockage for Yachts up to 250&nbsp;ft, Concierge Service, Ship-side Dining Service and more. }} * {{listing | name=Bannister’s Wharf Marina | alt= | url=http://www.bannisterswharf.net | email= | address=24 Bannisters Wharf | lat=41.486 | long=-71.315 | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-4500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Amenities include: Diesel Fuel, Gasoline, Ice, Laundry, Restaurants, Restrooms, Showers, and a Travel Lift. Bannisters wharf has a very nice staff and an excellent location on the same pier as the Black Pearl and 22 Bowen restaurants. There is a great game room across the street for kids along with discounted fuel for customers. }} * {{listing | name=Brenton Cove Moorings | alt= | url= | email= | address=68 Long Wharf | lat=41.48937 | long=-71.31833 | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-2210 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Brewer Street Boat works Ltd | alt= | url=http://www.bsbw.com | email= | address=Commercial Wharf | lat=41.49213 | long=-71.31135 | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-0321 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Amenities include: Diesel Fuel, Gasoline, Laundry, Maintenance Facilities, Oil Recycling, Pumpout, Restrooms, and Showers. “Excellent maintenance services and repairs & installations. Electronic sales & service. Dealer for Raymarine, Si-Tex, Simrad, B&G, Furuno, Sea/Datamarine, KVH. Cummins marine diesel certified.” }} * {{listing | name=Brown & Howard Marina | alt= | url=https://brownandhowardmarina.com/ | email= | address=21 Brown & Howard Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-5100 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-05-05 | content=Floating docks can accommodate vessels from 30 to 250 feet. Amenities include: Charter Rental, Diesel Fuel, Floating Docks, Laundry, Pumpout, Showers, Spa, and Wireless Internet. Good marina at the center of city with very modern facilities, but limited dock space. Make reservations far in advance. }} * {{listing | name=Goat Island Marina | alt= | url=http://www.newportexperience.com | email= | address=5 Marina Plaza | lat=41.4915 | long=-71.3278 | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-5655 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Daily Transient Rates Vessels under 80' $4.25/ft. Vessels over 80' $5/ft (prices are subject to change for special events) | content=Amenities include: cable TV, diesel fuel, floating docks, gasoline, hotel/lodging, ice, internet access, laundry, maintenance facilities, pumpout, restaurants, restrooms, ship store, showers, spa, swimming pool, tennis, and wireless internet. A long list of amenities and superb facilities, this is a great marina to visit. However its location on goat island makes it one of the furthest marinas from downtown. }} * {{listing | name=Ida Lewis Yacht Club | alt= | url=http://www.ilyc.org | email= | address=186 Wellington Ave | lat=41.4768 | long=-71.31588 | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-1969 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ida Lewis Yacht club welcomes both members and non-members to visit the marina. Its location on the south side of the harbor makes it a 15 minuet walk to downtown. The great staff and service make it a worthwhile destination. }} * {{listing | name=Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina | alt= | url=http://www.newporthotel.com | email= | address=49 America’s Cup Ave | lat=41.48564 | long=-71.32746 | directions= | phone=+1 401 848-3310 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Amenities include: cable TV, hotel/lodging, ice, internet access, laundry, restrooms, showers, and a swimming pool. This hotel is well known for its excellent location in downtown Newport. However it is also known for its outdated and overpriced rooms. }} * {{listing | name=Newport Marina Inc | alt= | url=http://www.newportmarina.com | email= | address=Lee’s Wharf | lat=41.49213 | long=-71.31135 | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-2293 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Amenities include: cable TV, floating docks, ice, internet access, laundry, picnic area, pumpout, restaurants, restrooms, showers, and a swimming pool. A great choice. The marina is next to the IYRS, offering not only a central location for restaurants but a wonderful view of the classic yachts next door. The heated pool is great, as are the bar-b-ques, picnic tables, and family-friendly surroundings. This marina is in the center of the action but avoids the crowds and lack of security at other marinas. New floating docks make it boat friendly as well. }} * {{listing | name=Newport Shipyard | alt= | url=http://www.newportshipyard.com/ | email= | address=1 Washington St | lat=41.48981 | long=-71.32033 | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-6002 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Amenities include: Complete repair facilities, wireless internet, on-site restaurant and catering, Crew Facilities, Secure Dockage Area. As one of the best known shipyards on the east coast, it is the premiere location for mega yachts in Newport. It is with in walking distance to the shops and restaurants downtown and features the best yacht repair service in New England. }} * {{listing | name=Newport Yachting Center | alt= | url=http://www.newportyachtingcenter.com/ | email= | address=4 Commercial Wharf | lat=41.48516 | long=-71.31537 | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-9047 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Amenities include: ATM, Diesel Fuel, Dry Storage, Fitness Center, Floating Docks, Gasoline, Groceries, Ice, Laundry, Maintenance Facilities, Oil Recycling, Pumpout, Restaurants, Restrooms, Showers, and a Swimming Pool. This is a great marina in a great location. Very professional staff and well maintained facilities. They are associated with the Marriott, so you can use the gym and the pool at the hotel. It offers a variety of services for people who enjoy and expect the very best. }} * {{listing | name=West Wind Marina | alt= | url=https://atthedeck.com/marina | email= | address=1 Waite’s Wharf | lat=41.49213 | long=-71.31135 | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-4300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Amenities include: ATM, Diesel Fuel, Floating Docks (boats up to 220&nbsp;ft), Ice, Laundry, Oil Recycling, Pumpout, Restrooms, Showers, 2 restaurants on-site, 2 bars on-site, and 1 night club. West Wind Marina specializes in dealing with smaller yachts in the 50–80 foot range, but can handle much larger yachts. Great downtown location with their own restaurants on site. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|41.485|-71.33|height=580|zoom=13}} {{mapshape}} Newport is a great town to walk or ride a bike in. Visitors will quickly notice others using bikes, scooters, and mopeds to circumvent city traffic. Many restaurants and shops are packed into the harbor area, which is perfect for walking, especially on a cool summer night. ===By car=== Parking your car can get pretty difficult at certain times of the year, which is another benefit of walking. If you decide to take your car downtown, there are various locations that have parking meters. The meters take only quarters (15 minutes) and dimes (5 minutes), and allow you to park for 3 hours. In addition to meters, there are many parking lots that charge around 15-30 dollars for parking. ===By public transit=== * {{listing | name=RIPTA | alt=Rhode Island Public Transit Authority | url=http://www.ripta.com | email= | address=23 America's Cup Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Newport Transportation Center | phone=+1 401 781-9400 | tollfree= | hours=Roughly 5AM-10PM, varies depending on route | price=$2 | wikidata=Q7320944 | lastedit=2023-05-15 | content=Although RIPTA primarily serves Providence, there are several routes here that visitors and tourists may find helpful. All routes will stop at Newport Transportation Center. Bus #64 connects with Kingston station, while #67 serves many of the mansions on tourist checklists. Bus #63 is great for locals, #60 connects directly to Providence via Bristol, and #14 connects across the far side of the bay; stopping at Wickford station and connecting with TG Green Airport before arriving at Providence.The #68 will take you to First Beach. Buses run about once an hour, with the more popular routes running every 30 minutes. }} ===By taxi=== * {{listing | name=Orange Cab | alt= | url=http://www.orangecabofnewport.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 841-0030 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-05-15 | content= }} ===By bike and moped=== * {{listing | name=Newport Pedicab | alt= | url=https://www.newportpedicab.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 432-5498 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-2AM daily May-Sep | price=You decide. Be sure to tip | lastedit=2023-05-15 | content=Eco-friendly and safe, these pedicabs everywhere during the summer. You can find groups of them waiting for customers throughout Newport. }} * {{listing | name=Scooter World | alt= | url=https://scooterworldri.com/ | email= | address=12 Christies Landing | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-1349 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-7PM daily | price=Bikes $10/hr, scooters $40/hr, exotic rentals more. Discounts for multiple hours | lastedit=2023-05-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Ten Speed Spokes | alt= | url=https://www.tenspeedspokes.com/ | email= | address=18 Elm St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-5609 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM | price=Bikes $10/2-hr, ebikes $30/4-hr. Discounts for multiple hours | lastedit=2023-05-15 | content= }} ==See== [[File:Cliff Walk, Newport, RI - 51291460465.jpg|thumb|300px|Cliff Walk]] * {{see | name=Newport Cliff Walk | alt= | url=http://www.cliffwalk.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.4672 | long=-71.3021 | directions= | phone=+1 401-845-5544 | tollfree= | hours=Sunrise-sunset daily | price=Free | wikidata=Q16982763 | lastedit=2022-12-13 | content=Dedicated in 1975, this {{mi|3.5}} public access walkway is a beautiful walk, and two-thirds of the trail is easy walking for all ages. The cliff walk offers some of the most beautiful views in New England, and wildlife can be seen throughout. Along the way you'll get a peek at several the famous Newport Mansions. Be sure to look out for the Forty Steps; an amazing staircase leading into the ocean below. During Newport's Golden Age, the steps were a gathering place for servants and workers from the nearby mansions. Here they would hold weekend dances and play the Irish songs and music that reminded them of home. The bottom of the steps are also safe for swimmers, runners and walkers alike. To walk the trail, start at Newport's First Beach and follow the coast to Ocean Drive. While walking, watch out for [[poison ivy]]. Additionally, some portions of the walk drop off steeply into the water, rocks can be slippery, and the path is not fully paved; so proceed with caution. Most people complete the Cliff Walk in about 2-4 hours. While bikes are not permitted, dogs are as long as they are kept on a leash. There are no refreshments or picnic areas, so plan ahead. The north end is handicapped accessible and baby carriage accessible. There are multiple ways to exit the Cliff Walk, all of which lead back to Bellevue Avenue and the front side of the mansions. Walking back to your car can take a while, so consider the free RIPTA trolley as a viable return option. }} * [[Brenton Point State Park]], Ocean Drive. * {{see | name=Fort Adams | alt= | url=https://fortadams.org/ | email= | address=90 Fort Adams Dr | lat=41.475 | long=-71.341111 | directions= | phone=+1 401-841-0707 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Guided tours $20; ages 6–17 $10; 5 and under free | wikidata=Q5470704 | lastedit=2022-12-12 | content=Containing over 180 years of history, the fort itself is the largest coastal fortress in the United States and offers seasonal guided tours that showcase the property’s soldier’s quarters, Naval War College Museum Exhibit, beautiful architecture and engineering. Besides looking at the splendor that is Fort Adams, you can see the view of the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay from Fort Adams State Beach. A beautiful beach with picnic and fishing areas; concession stand and public bathrooms are also available. Fort Adams is not just a historical part of Newport, it is also home to various festivals and events that take place on the fortress’ six and a half parade field and lawns. Some of these festivals include Family Day, a celebration for families, especially those with small children, which include clowns, face painting, and other fun activities and attractions. Fort Adams is also home to the annual George Wein’s Folk Festival, George Wein’s Jazz Festival, and McGrath’s Public Clambake. }} * {{see | name=Fort Adams State Park | alt= | url=https://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationFortAdams.html | email= | address=80 Fort Adams Dr | lat=41.4781 | long=-71.3356 | directions= | phone=+1 401-847-2400 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-6PM daily, lifeguards in season | price= | wikidata=Q5470706 | lastedit=2022-12-12 | content=Perhaps one of the most well-kept establishments on Aquidneck Island is Fort Adams. The 30-year construction of the fort began in 1824, and was built by hundreds of immigrants new to America. The fort was used during the Civil War by the Naval Academy. This elaborately constructed fort used to contain more than 500 cannons, some of which were preserved and can be seen today. The stone structure is only used recreationally for festivals, and often for wedding receptions due to its beautiful location. Fort Adams can be seen to the right of the Newport Bridge in crossing. }} * {{see | name=Newport Gulls Baseball Team | alt= | url=http://www.newportgulls.com | email= | address=20 Americas Cup Ave | lat=41.491006 | long=-71.316861 | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-4982 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7018859 | content=The team plays a 42-game summer schedule, consisting of 21 home games, plus a Team USA Exhibition and the playoffs, at historic Cardines Field, which dates back to 1908. The New England Collegiate Baseball League is composed of 12 teams in all 6 New England states. The Gulls also host 6 summer camps located throughout Aquidneck Island, benefiting the youth of Newport County. Adults $4; Ages 13–18, Seniors, and Military ID's $2; under $12 1. Seasons passes are $50. }} *{{see | name=Ballard Park | url=http://www.ballardpark.org/ | email= | address=226 Bellevue Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-3377 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=If there were any particular area in Newport that would be described as park perfection, Ballard Park is the unrivaled paragon of parks in Rhode Island, let alone in Newport. Surrounded by a dense forest, the park itself is also shadowed by a massive stone wall in the background, creating a very unique setting to have any sort of event, such as stage music, jack-o-lantern trails, and family picnics. The owners of Ballard Park have hosted many similar public events in the past, all of which had been considered large community successes. }} * {{see | name=Castle Hill Lighthouse | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.461944 | long=-71.363333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5050138 | lastedit=2020-02-18 | content=This 1890 lighthouse is made of granite and has some great views. }} ===Mansions=== [[File:Marble House in Newport Dining Room 01.jpg|thumb|300px|The Marble House dining room was patterned after the Salon of Hercules at Versailles.]] Like most of Newport, the mansions owned by '''[https://www.newportmansions.org/ The Preservation Society of Newport County]''' ooze history. The mansions represent over 250 years of history and architecture with walk through audio tours of the establishments. Each establishment, fully preserved, has a different history. Some date from the Women's Right's Movement in 1920 with Greek and Roman sculptures, some double as 19th century art galleries, and some boast impressive gardens complete with sculpted topiaries. Admission prices vary by tour, whether it is one property of your choice ($14.50 for adults and $5.50 for children ages 6-17) or a five property tour of your selection ($31.50 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-17). Tours of the more popular mansions, such as the Breakers or Hunter House are a bit pricier than the rest. You can purchase your tickets on site at any of the houses or in advance online or {{phone|+1 401 847-1000 (ext 102)}}. The Newport Mansions consist of eleven historical sites all with different architectural aspects, history, interiors, and landscape. Out of these eleven, seven are nationally recognized historic landscapes. The Newport Mansions do not only showcase historical house museums, but are also hosts to different galas and functions on the lawns and inside the mansions themselves. The Newport Flower show, proms, and specialty tours are just some of the extra features to see at the Newport mansions including the exquisite array of holiday decorations that are put up during the season. Newport Mansion tours are not only for those interested in historical architecture or Rhode Island history, but for all ages due to the walk through tours, audio information, and the overall grandiose appeal of the estates. Park in the free off-street parking spaces provided by all Preservation Society properties (with the exception of the Hunter House where you can park on the street.). Allow an hour and a half per house to fully enjoy all that the Newport Mansions have to offer, from their gorgeously elaborate interior to their spacious and breathtaking grounds. * {{see | name=The Breakers | alt= | url= | email= | address=44 Ochre Point Ave | lat=41.469722 | long=-71.298611 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open daily year-round | price=$29, youth (6-12) $10 | wikidata=Q1786400 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content=Built between 1893 and 1895 for the Vanderbilt family. }} * {{see | name=Marble House | alt= | url= | email= | address=596 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.461956 | long=-71.305617 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open daily year-round | price= | wikidata=Q2650982 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content= }} * {{see | name=The Elms | alt= | url= | email= | address=367 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.4778 | long=-71.309 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Apr 1-Oct 29 daily | price= | wikidata=Q7731834 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content= }} * {{see | name=Rosecliff | alt= | url= | email= | address=548 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.465278 | long=-71.305556 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Sep 1-Dec 31 daily | price= | wikidata=Q2166814 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content= }} * {{see | name=Chateau-sur-Mer | alt= | url= | email= | address=474 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.4712 | long=-71.3053 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Jul 31-Oct 1 daily | price= | wikidata=Q5087517 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content= }} * {{see | name=Kingscote | alt= | url= | email= | address=253 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.481519 | long=-71.309061 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=May 30-July 30 daily | price= | wikidata=Q6413180 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content= }} * {{see | name=Hunter House | alt= | url= | email= | address=54 Washington St | lat=41.492553 | long=-71.321706 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=May 30-Jul 30 daily | price= | wikidata=Q15226908 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content= }} * {{see | name=Chepstow | alt= | url= | email= | address=120 Narragansett Ave | lat=41.4761 | long=-71.3049 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Sa Su Jul 31-Aug 31 | price= | wikidata=Q5091728 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content= }} * {{see | name=Isaac Bell House | alt= | url= | email= | address=70 Perry St | lat=41.479375 | long=-71.309739 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Sa Su Apr 30-May 29 | price= | wikidata=Q6076045 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content= }} ===Museums=== [[File:International Tennis Hall of Fame (51488824300).jpg|thumb|300px|International Tennis Hall of Fame]] [[File:Newport Art Museum (John N. A. Griswold House).jpg|thumb|300px|Newport Art Museum]] * {{see | name=International Tennis Hall of Fame | alt=Newport Casino | url=http://www.tennisfame.com/ | email= | address=194 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.4828 | long=-71.3082 | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-3990 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9:30AM-5PM | price=Adults $11, seniors, military or students with ID $6, under $16 4, family rate $20 | wikipedia=International Tennis Hall of Fame | image=International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport RI.jpg | wikidata=Q52454 | content=A non-profit institution made to preserve the history of tennis. Built in 1880, it shows the icons of tennis and showcases the largest collection of tennis memorabilia in the world. Visitors of all ages can come to this historical casino and experience the art gallery, and the plaques that commemorate the great players. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Yachting | alt= | url=http://www.moy.org {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=museum@moy.org | address=Fort Adams Dr | lat= | long= | directions=in Fort Adams State Park | phone=+1 401 847-1018 | tollfree= | fax=+1 401 847-8320 | hours=Mid May-Oct: 10AM-5PM | price=$5/$4 | content= }} * {{see | name=Newport Art Museum | alt= | url=http://www.newportartmuseum.org | email=info@newportartmuseum.com | address=76 Bellevue Av | lat=41.4855 | long=-71.3082 | directions= | phone=+1 401 848-8200 | tollfree= | fax=+1 401 848-8205 | hours=Labor Day to Memorial Day: M-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su noon-4PM; Memorial Day to Labor Day: M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM | price=Adult admission to the museum is $10 and children under 5 are free | wikipedia=Newport Art Museum | image=Newport Art Museum.jpg | wikidata=Q7018775 | content= }} * {{see | name=Naval War College Museum | alt= | url=https://usnwc.edu/nwc-museum | email= | address=686 Cushing Rd | lat=41.506667 | long=-71.328889 | directions= | phone=+1 401 841-4052 | tollfree= | hours=Year round, M-F 10AM-4PM, noon-4PM on weekends Jun-Sep. Closed holidays | price= | wikipedia=Naval War College Museum | image=United States Naval War College museum.jpg | wikidata=Q6981970 | content=For reservations call at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations and photo identification are necessary for entry onto the Naval Station. }} * {{see | name=Samuel Whitehorne House Museum | alt= | url=http://www.newportrestoration.org | email= | address=416 Thames St | lat=41.481944 | long=-71.314722 | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-7300 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Samuel Whitehorne House | image=Whitehorne House Newport RI.jpg | wikidata=Q7412924 | content= }} * {{see | name=Touro Synagogue National Historic Site | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/tosy | email= | address=85 Touro St | lat=41.4894 | long=-71.3119 | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-4794 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Touro Synagogue | image=Touro external.png | wikidata=Q1355822 | content=Afternoons exc. Sa. Hours vary by season. The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and were searching for a haven from religious persecution in the Caribbean. Tours times vary, Adults $5, under 13 free. }} * {{see | name=National Museum of American Illustration | alt= | url=http://www.americanillustration.org/ | email= | address=492 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.4696 | long=-71.3069 | directions=at Vernon Court | phone=+1 401 851-8974 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer Hours: Friday 3PM Tour, Sa Su 11AM-5PM | price=General Admission. $18 Adults, $16 Seniors/Military, $12 Students, $8 Children (ages 5–12 only) | wikipedia=National Museum of American Illustration | image=Vernon Court, West Facade, Newport RI.jpg | wikidata=Q6974447 | content=Museum at historic Vernon Court houses works by Norman Rockwell, J. C. Leyendecker, N. C, Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, and more. }} * {{see | name=Belcourt of Newport | alt= | url=https://www.belcourt.com/ | email= | address=657 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.4575 | long=-71.30627 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tours: F 6:30pm, 8pm, Sa Su 11:30AM, 1PM, 2:30PM | price= | wikidata=Q2837861 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content=Bellevue Av. Built between 1891 and 1894 for Oliver Belmont. }} * {{see | name=Rough Point | alt= | url=https://www.newportrestoration.org/roughpoint/ | email= | address=680 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.455222 | long=-71.305444 | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-8344 | tollfree= | hours=Seasonally Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Sa Su 10AM-5PM | price=$20, students $10 | wikidata=Q7370843 | lastedit=2023-05-08 | content=Tour philanthropist Doris Duke's eclectic art collection housed in one of Newport's finest "cottages". }} ===Movies=== * {{see | name=Jane Pickens Movie Theater | alt=JPT Film & Event Center | url=https://janepickens.com/ | email= | address=49 Touro St | lat=41.489749 | long=-71.31378 | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-5252 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$15-25 | image=Jane Pickens Theater Newport RI.jpg | wikidata=Q43258826 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=This unique art house cinema was built in 1834 as a church and converted to a two–story theater in 1919. The theater has a capacity for 500 people. Jane Pickens' beautifully renovated interior is a perfect setting to watch the newest independent films and documentaries. The theater can be rented out for private functions such as fundraisers, parties, business events, weddings, and anniversaries. With its small stage, Jane Pickens can also accommodate artists and filmmakers to debut their work for a private audience or to the general public. This theater is one of the only cinemas in Rhode Island that will re-release classic films for the public to enjoy again. Today, the theatre retains its charm by bringing the arts to the public through movies, films, performances and more. Attractions range from 2011 release “The Artist” to the La Corsaire from the Bolshoi Ballet. }} ===Newport Historic District=== A fine collection of well preserved colonial buildings nestled along Newport's waterfront. This is a prime spot for tourists, over 250 acres have been repurposed into one-of-a-kind museums, bespoke shopping, and fine dining options. ===Itineraries=== * {{see | name=The Ocean Drive | alt= | url=http://oceandrivenewport.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is a 10-mile drive along the beautiful Newport shoreline. Along the drive you will see, Green Bridge, The Private Beaches (Gooseberry Beach, Hazards Beach, Bailey's Beach), Brenton Point State Park, Castle Hill Inn, and many gorgeous houses that hug the shoreline. }} ==Do== Newport offers a variety of activities throughout the year. During the summer season, water sports are extremely popular among Newporters and tourists. Sailing and boating tours are also available starting in the spring, while an outdoor skating rink is a great place to be during the winter. Shopping and gambling are also great tourist attractions throughout the entire year in Newport. You can even take a food tour and get a taste for several restaurants so you know where to go for lunch or dinner while in Newport. * {{do | name=Newport Power Yoga | alt= | url=https://newportpoweryoga.com/ | email= | address=112 Williams St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-4540 | tollfree= | hours=9:30AM-6PM daily | price=$16 | lastedit=2023-05-21 | content=Offers all levels of classes, heated power vinyassa, and slow flow/restorative. Mats available for rent, towels and water available for purchase, blocks available for use. }} * {{do | name=Skydive Newport | alt= | url=https://www.skydivenewport.com/ | email= | address=211 Airport Access Rd | lat= | long= | directions=Middletown | phone=+1 401 845-0393 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-sunset daily Apr 1-Oct 31 | price=From $260 | lastedit=2023-05-21 | content=A tandem jump is offered with an instructor, which consists of a 40-second free fall, and about a 5-minute parachute ride. Hands on training is available. }} *{{do | name=Newport Pilates | alt= | url=https://newport-pilates.com/ | email= | address=92 William St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-4660 | tollfree= | hours=7AM-7PM daily | price=$20-65 | lastedit=2023-05-21 | content=Provides mat, reformer, and virtual classes. }} ===Beaches=== Newport is known for its beautiful beaches. There are a variety of both public and private beaches located in the Newport area. Many beaches located in Newport are within a few blocks from each other, and have a variety of different features. Some are great for swimming, fishing, and making sand castles, while others have picnic areas and great surf. Some of Newport’s beaches provide family events and entertainment during different times of the year. All beaches in Newport have great views and are perfect for a little relaxation. *{{do | name=Bailey's Beach | alt=Rejects' Beach | url=https://spoutingrockbeach.com/ | email= | address=34 Ocean Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-1900 | tollfree= | hours=Sunrise-sunset daily | price=Free | wikidata=Q4848314 | lastedit=2023-05-20 | content=This private beach is one of the most exclusive on the East Coast. The beach club has historically been a summer getaway for Senators and other wealthy families. Tennis courts, parking, and concessions are not available to the public. Though the beach mostly remains off limits, the northeast end is accessible to the general public&mdash;separated by a fence, of course. This section is popularly known as Reject's Beach, though club members refer to it delicately as "the public end.". }} *{{do | name=Eastons Beach | alt=First Beach | url=https://www.cityofnewport.com/en-us/visiting-newport/eastons-beach | email= | address=175 Memorial Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 845-5810 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-9PM daily | price=In season parking $10, $15 on weekends | lastedit=2023-05-20 | content=One of the top 10 beaches in New England, this 3/4 mile sandy beach has a wonderful view of the beautiful Cliff Walk as well as ocean swimming, beach board, surf board, umbrella and beach chair rental. A skateboard park, playground, seasonal carousel, and an exploration center for "Save the Bay" are available for children and adolescents. The concession stand is seasonal, so if you are visiting during the off season, be sure to pack a lunch. Picnic tables, indoor/outdoor showers and restrooms are available. Many restaurants and hotels are within walking distance. Free parking is available off of side streets off Memorial Boulevard. }} *{{do | name=Gooseberry Beach | alt=Hazard Beach | url= | email= | address=130 Ocean Ave | lat=41.459722 | long=-71.320028 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Sunrise-sunset daily | price=$5 walk on fee, snacks $5-10, parking $30 | wikidata=Q5584121 | lastedit=2023-05-21 | content=The scenery here is particularly striking, even by Newport standards, with grand houses sitting atop cliffs surrounded by water. Both the water and vibes are calm, and visitors can wade out to some interesting large rock formations. Showers, chair, umbrella, and kayak rentals are available to the public. The concession stand is one of the state's best, with some surprisingly fresh and creative options; don't leave without trying the strawberry lemonade. Hazard beach is the next strip of sand over and closed to the public. }} *{{do | name=King Park Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address=125 Wellington Ave | lat=41.475833 | long=-71.316667 | directions= | phone=+1 401 845-5300 | tollfree= | hours=Sunrise-sunseet daily | price=Free | wikidata=Q49510882 | lastedit=2023-05-21 | content=It has a free boat ramp, but this beach is fairly small and the sand is just ok. It does have a great view of the Newport Bridge. Adjacent Kings Park also offers picnic tables and areas to barbeque. Close to the action, but often overlooked by tourists. Not to be confused with King's Beach across town. }} ===Surfing=== Surfer's End at Second Beach in [[Middletown (Rhode Island)|Middletown]] encourages surfers of all abilities, just down the road from Easton's beach past the Newport town line. For more experienced surfers, [http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/ruggles---newport-northeast_5110/ Ruggles beach] is a hot spot for larger swells and rougher waves. [http://www.islandsports.com/ Island Sports] around the corner form Easton's beach, offers a wide range of women's, men's and children's surf attire, clothing, accessories and equipment. The shop is a picture perfect outlet for any surfer's needs, with a huge warehouse located in the back of the store stocked with new boards, used boards and ones in the process of being repaired. Island Sports also has a truck filled with beginners surf boards that remains parked at surfer's end, providing easy access to rent a board or pay for lessons right on the beach with a professional surf trainer. Across the street from Island Sports is [http://www.elementalsurfandskate.com/ Elemental Surf & Skate]{{Dead link|date=June 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} which is more focused on apparel, but the website does offer a free, live update of the surf at the beach; letting you know as a surfer whether it's worth your while or not to head down and catch some waves. Both have low-key friendly consumer atmosphere's and knowledgeable ready to help staff. ===Cruises=== *{{do | name=Adirondack II | url=http://www.sail-newport.com | email= | address=Bowens Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-0000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tour the Newport harbor on a classic ’80 Schooner, experience a different view of Newport from the water. Available for private charters, and offers daily ticketed sails multiple trips a day, departing from Bowen’s Wharf. }} *{{do | name=The M/V Gansett | url=http://www.gansettcruises.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 787-4438 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Harbor tours with a different view. Classic Maine-built wooden vessel sails daily from the private dock at the Inn on Long Wharf at 142 Long Wharf. A classic Maine-built wooden vessel; later in the day, enjoy ice cream and toppings; in the evenings, sample award-winning "Stuffies"- RI stuffed quahogs. Light beverages always compliments of the Captain. Expert guest speakers narrate the sights of this enchanting harbor and the lower bay. Private charters available. }} * {{do | name=Amazing Grace Harbor Tour | alt= | url=http://www.oldportmarine.com | email= | address=Sayer’s Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-9109 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Boating/Sailing | alt= | url=http://www.newportsailing.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Newport Sailing School and Tours. Goat Island Marina, Dock A5. Offers 1-2 hour leisure sailing tour of Newport Harbor. For those more hands on, courses are available in three experience levels. Beginners are welcome. }} * {{do | name=Bubbles Dive Center | alt= | url=https://bubblesdivecenter.net/ | email= | address=55 Chapel St | lat=41.48386 | long=-71.30686 | directions= | phone=+1 401 338-2250 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu Th F 3PM–6PM, Sa 10AM-4PM | price= | content= }} *{{do | name=12 Meter Charters | alt= | url=http://www.12metercharters.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 851-1216 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Daily ticketed sails aboard a 12-meter yacht. Offers two-hour afternoon and evening cruises aboard 12 Meter yachts. Not your typical harbor cruise, 12 Meter Charters' ticketed cruises combine the history of Newport with the experience of sailing on Narragansett Bay. Enjoy historic Newport sights including Fort Adams and the Newport Bridge, lighthouses and lavish estates, aircraft carriers and historic schooners, and learn the history of sailing in Newport. }} ===Fishing=== There are many places in Newport and the rest of Aquidneck Island to go fishing. Saltwater fishing for striped bass, bluefish, and tautog (blackfish) is the way to go. Being on an island, there are many places to fish from. Some of the best spots with easy public access are Fort Adams, Brenton Point, Castle Hill, and any of the public beach areas. You can also charter a fishing boat out of one of the many marinas. Rhode Island has passed a law that requires all fishers to obtain a license to fish the waters of the state. The license costs $7, and is to be renewed once a year. To qualify you must go to the local Wal-Mart (by the rotary on Connell highway) and pay the small fee to legally fish while you stay in Newport. * {{do | name=Newport Sport Fishing Charters | alt=Newport Quest Fishing Charters | url=http://www.nsfcharters.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This collaboration is a state-wide experience, boats leaving from Newport docks and fishing towards Block Island. }} * {{do | name=The Saltwater Edge | alt= | url=http://www.saltwateredge.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Privately owned operation, located just outside of Newport within a mile of first beach (Easton's). Saltwater activities range from fly fishing, surf-casting and light or heavy tackle; staff providing a compilation of offshore and onshore experience. }} *{{do | name=On The Rocks Newport Charters | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 359-3625 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fly fishing oriented, and light tackle and fly fishing gear provided. Other than Newport areas also covered are Narragansett Bay, Westerly and Watch Hill. }} ===Golf=== * {{do | name=Newport National Golf Club | alt= | url=https://newportnational.com/ | email= | address=324 Mitchell’s Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 848-9690 | tollfree= | hours=7AM-7PM daily | price=$105-175 depending on the season and day of the week | lastedit=2023-05-15 | content=Enjoy a day on the links at Newport National, an 18-hole public course which offers great views and picturesque holes throughout. With paths made of sea shells, players may feel as though they are on a remote island. }} ===Tours=== * {{do | name=Newport Trolley | alt=Viking Tours | url=https://vikingtoursnewport.com/ | email= | address=23 America's Cup Ave | lat= | long= | directions=Newport Bus Terminal | phone=+1 401 847-6921 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-1:30PM daily May-Oct | price=$15-60 | lastedit=2023-05-15 | content=This standard tourist trolley accommodates the same amount of passengers as a bus on a more breezy, clean and pleasant ride. Choose from any number of mansion and scenic tours of Newport. }} * {{do | name=Rhode Island Red Food Tours | alt= | url=https://www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com/ | email= | address=270 Bellevue Ave. #355 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 684-1110 | tollfree= | hours=Noon daily | price=From $76 | lastedit=2023-05-21 | content=Offering three fun 3-3½ hour cultural, walking and tasting tours that takes you through historic off the beaten path neighborhoods and several of the best-kept secret local eateries. Regional foods from some of the most talented chefs in New England. Rain or Shine, Best to book advance tours fill up fast. Meeting place directions will be on ticket. }} ===Events=== *{{do | name=St. Patrick’s Day Parade | alt= | url=https://www.newportirish.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=This is the place to be for St. Patrick’s Day. The parade kicks off the day, while countless parties and festivities follow until the wee hours of the night. Parade route: City Hall to Washington Square to Thames Street and ending at Saint Augustine’s Church. }} * {{do | name=Bowen’s Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting | alt= | url=http://www.bowenswharf.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-2120 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=First Saturday in December, America’s Cup Ave. Frosty the Snowman arrives at 4:30PM, children’s musical program begins at 5PM. The mayor lights the tree at 6PM and Santa arrives by a Coast Guard Crash Boat (weather permitting) immediately after tree lighting. }} * {{do | name=Christmas at the Newport Mansions | alt= | url=http://www.newportmansions.org | email= | address=Bellevue Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-1000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Marble House, the Elms and the Breakers are open and decorated for the holiday season. Celebrate a timeless holiday season amid elegantly decorate surrounding. All three houses are adorned with period-inspired ornaments, elaborate yuletide decorations and ring with music of the season. }} * {{do | name=Newport Winter Festival | alt= | url=http://www.newportevents.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-7666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Citywide. Features more than 150 individual events combining food, music and entertainment for all ages. Includes concert series, sand sculptures, chili cook-off, citywide scavenger hunt, ice sculpting competition, children’s fair, pizza cook-off and fantasy auction. }} * {{do | name=Newport Jazz Festival | alt= | url=https://www.newportjazz.org/ | email= | address= | lat=41.477222 | long=-71.339444 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Newport Jazz Festival | image=McCoyTynerandRaviColtrane.jpg | wikidata=Q577042 |lastedit=2023-08-13| content=The Newport Jazz Festival is a famous annual festival held every August at Fort Adams State Park. It was first founded by jazz pianist George Wein in 1954, and has hosted many famous jazz musicians ever since. }} * {{event| name=Newport Folk Festival | url=https://newportfolk.org/ | wikipedia=Newport Folk Festival | year=2024 | month=July | date=28 | enddate=26 | location=Newport (Rhode Island) | content=Massive multi-day music festival taking place annually in Fort Adams State Park. Featuring acts from Dinosaur Jr to Beebadoobee, among scores of up-and-comers.}} * {{do | name=Newport Waterfront Events | alt= | url=http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Sunset Music Series | alt= | url=http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Throughout the summer, the Sunset Music Series features national and international entertainment overlooking beautiful Newport harbor. This upscale event is set in a great location and allows entertainers to expose themselves to the public. 2,500 seats are reserved under a colorful waterfront tent with a separate tent for VIP receptions. }} * {{do | name=Newport Waterfront Irish Festival | alt= | url=http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Each Labor Day weekend, the Newport Waterfront Irish Festival offers a celebration of Irish music, culture, food, libations and crafts. This event provides quality family entertainment and an authentic cultural experience. It is a community celebration that features five stages of national and international entertainment, an Irish Marketplace with Irish and handcrafted items for sale, a dance hall and a children's play area. A festival great for all ages! }} * {{eat | name=Black Ships | alt= | url=http://www.blackshipsfestival.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Japanese American society. }} * {{do | name=Taste of Rhode Island | alt= | url=http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Taste of Rhode Island offers a unique experience featuring food, crafts, talent and culture. This annual event includes over 100 exhibitors comprised of restaurants selling appetizer size portions of the areas finest cuisine, beverages, craft and marketplace vendors. Live entertainment, strolling acts, a wine garden, and children's activities are some of the exciting happenings to be enjoyed. }} * {{do | name=International Great Chowder Cook-off | alt= | url=http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Great Chowder Cook-Off provides an opportunity to taste the Nation's best chowder in the downtown Newport. The Cook-Off features over 25 international and national restaurants competing for the coveted title of Best chowder in the Nation in 3 categories: clam, seafood, and creative. This event offers 3 stages of continuous entertainment, culinary demonstrations, a community tent with activities for children. }} * {{do | name=International Oktoberfest | alt= | url=http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-1600 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The ending of the fall festival season, an authentic German Oktoberfest celebration with lively Bavarian music from throughout New England, delicious German food and American cuisine (seafood, pierogies and more), an International Biergarten, Weingarten, and special area for children. }} * {{do | name=Newport Spring Boat Show | alt= | url=http://www.newportspringboatshow.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-1115 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The largest Spring Boat Show in the Northeast. A first class exhibition of brokers and dealers selling brokerage boats, past-season and new models. Booths offer attendees an array of products, services and accessories throughout the boat show. }} * {{do | name=Newport International Boat Show | alt= | url=http://www.newportboatshow.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-1115 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The third largest in-water boat show in the country covers over 14 acres of Newport's waterfront. Hundreds of exhibitors offer a full spectrum of new boat related products and services to any boating enthusiast. Music, food, and fun abound at one of the leading boat show in the world. }} ==Learn== Newport is a great place to learn and take classes in a variety of different activities. Scuba diving and sailing are two incredible summer activities that you can learn in Newport. Learn to dive at the Newport Diving Center and learn to sail at the Newport Sailing School. There are art classes available at the Newport Art Museum. The classes are offered year-round and are an enjoyable option if you find yourself in Newport during the “off” season (September to May). ==Buy== [[File:Bannister's Wharf - Newport, RI (51487899736).jpg|thumb|300px|Bannister's Wharf]] [[File:Clarke Street in Newport, Rhode Island.jpg|thumb|300px|Clarke Street]] Newport makes for a great shopping destination. A vast number of stores crammed in to the downtown area makes it easy to walk and window shop. Open daily year-round the '''[https://www.brickmarketnewport.com/ Brick Market Place]''' is a family friendly outdoor shopping area; offering 25 shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to handmade gifts and souvenirs. This open-air market is made up of three parallel rows of businesses, and plenty of outdoor seating. * {{buy | name=Natural Elements | alt=A Nature and Science Store | url=https://www.shopnaturalelements.com/ | email= | address=435 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 324-7033 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-6PM daily | price= | lastedit=2023-05-13 | content=The store focuses on jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets, but also offers traditional rock-shop wares such as crystals and fossils. Merchandise is organized by color, type, style and polish (whether the pieces are garnished with silver or gold). }} * {{buy | name=Pink Pineapple | alt= | url=https://pinkpineappleshop.com/ | email= | address=380 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-05-13 | content=Just a block down from America's Cup Avenue lays this small first floor boutique. The limited space is crammed with numerous racks and shelves of clothes and jewelry that may come across as overwhelming. Pink Pineapple's fashion is focused on bright, bold and pieces that make a statement; popular with a younger crowd. Merchandise can be rather pricey, but the quality and uniqueness is that set apart from other stores in the area. }} * {{buy | name=Pleasant Surprise | alt= | url= | email= | address=121 Swinburne Row | lat= | long= | directions=Brick Market Place | phone=+1 401 846-1202 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-6PM daily | price= | lastedit=2023-05-13 | content=Pleasant Surprise provides a fun, playful, and colorful atmosphere for shoppers. This adult joke store offers merchandise ranging from hand painted party themed Margarita glasses and quirky birthday cards to silly animal hats and fun home accessories. Prices are moderate and they offer shipping. ATM on premises. }} * {{buy | name=Tourist Trap | alt= | url= | email= | address=107 Swinburne Row | lat= | long= | directions=Brick Market Place | phone=+1 401 846-4531 | tollfree= | hours=10AM–10PM daily | price= | lastedit=2023-05-13 | content=Tourist Trap is perfect for picking up Newport related souvenirs, items ranging from tee-shirts and sweatshirts to bumper stickers and coffee mugs. The store is filled with knick knacks and fun souvenirs of all shapes and sizes. They offer gift certificates, gift wrapping and shipping and accept debit cards, all major credit cards, and cash, although there is no ATM. }} * {{buy | name=Vinyl Guru | alt= | url= | email= | address=154 Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 374-0760 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su noon-6PM | price= | lastedit=2023-05-13 | content=Head to Vinyl Guru and start digging in the crates to find that rarity you've been hunting for. Large and eclectic collection ranges from Rock to Blues to Jazz, New Wave and hundreds more. There's also a few CDs and cassettes if you prefer other forms of anachronistic media. Staff is usually chill, helpful, and readily available. Independently owned and operated. }} ==Eat== [[File:Flo's Clam Shack - Newport, RI (51488123598).jpg|thumb|300px|Flo's Clam Shack]] Newport is one of the state's most charming seaside towns; harboring some of the finest seafood restaurants in the area. If that's not your style, Newport still has plenty of other fantastic dining options. The restaurant scene offers a variety of choices ranging from elaborate and lavish experiences to more quotidian and workaday fare. If you're not afraid to break the bank on an anniversary dinner, check out the restaurants housed within the more upscale hotels in town. You don't need to be a guest, but you will need reservations. These are some of the most high class places you can go, short of having dinner at The Breakers. The menus—featuring some of the best seafood in the state—can only rivaled by the extensive wine lists. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Aquidneck Growers Wednesday Farmers Market | alt= | url=https://aquidneckcommunitytable.org/ | email= | address=31 Chapel St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 256-6627 | tollfree= | hours=W 2-6PM May 17-Oct 25 | price=$5-15 | lastedit=2023-05-22 | content=Vendors from all over Rhode Island sell fresh produce, coffee, fish, and the odd craft retailer. While the market mostly offers ingredients for locals; you can find some great baked goods, sandwiches, juices, and the like. Rain or shine. Additional pop-up markets in the high season. }} * {{eat | name=Annie's | alt= | url=https://anniesnewport.com/ | email= | address=176 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.4834 | long=-71.3083 | directions= | phone=+1 401-849-6731 | tollfree= | hours=7AM-3PM daily | price=$10-15 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=An inexpensive breakfast option. The menu features classic diner food and their Early Bird Special is a substantial meal. }} *{{eat | name=Belle's Cafe | alt=Newport Shipyard | url=http://www.newportshipyard.com/bellescafe | email= | address=1 Washington St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-5964 | tollfree= | hours=7:30AM-2:30PM, closed Tu | price=$10-15 | lastedit=2023-10-13 | content=Open for breakfast and lunch, Belle's Cafe is a casual eatery within the Newport Shipyard. They also offer an extensive prepared menu available for takeout or delivery to your boat, a great option if you are looking for a quick bite to eat while cruising around Newport Bay. }} * {{eat | name=Corner Café | alt= | url=https://www.cornercafenewport.com/ | email= | address=110 Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401-846-0606 | tollfree= | hours=Su-W 7:30AM-2:30PM, Th-Sa 7:30AM-9:30PM | price=$15-20 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=They have outdoor seating along Broadway. The Fitsy’s Irish fry up is a specialty that is well worth the price. The fry up has eggs, black and white pudding, grilled tomatoes, bangers and hash browns making it a large classic Irish breakfast. }} * {{eat | name=The Hungry Monkey | alt= | url=https://hungrymonkeycafe.com/ | email= | address=124 Broadway | lat=41.4932 | long=-71.3106 | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-4433 | tollfree= | hours=7AM-2PM daily | price=$15-20 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=Offering a variety of eggs and omelets; the chourico omelet is a popular choice, as are the stuffed waffles. For those with a larger appetite, you can order the Gorilla Special: a combination of 3 pancakes, 2 eggs, your choice bacon, sausage or ham, and steak with home fries. }} * {{eat | name=Flos Clam Shack | alt= | url=https://www.flosclamshacks.com/ | email= | address=4 Wave Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-8141 | tollfree= | hours=Th-Su 11AM-9PM | price=$15-25 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=Fried seafood, raw bar, cold beer. Excellent fried clams close to the beach. Established in the 1930s. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Buskers | alt= | url=https://www.buskerspub.com/ | email= | address=178 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-5856 | tollfree= | hours=Noon-1AM daily | price=$18-25 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=Buskers is a middle-of-the-road traditional Irish pub restaurant. Here, the bartenders have the authentic Irish accent and a fully stocked bar. The atmosphere is appropriate for both families with children or just a group of friends looking for a few good laughs of Guinness drafts. Buskers is complete with a menu full of variety with appetizers, sandwiches, Irish fare and entrees. }} *{{eat | name=Perro Salado | alt= | url=https://www.perrosalado.com/ | email= | address=19 Charles St | lat= | long= | directions=Just off Washington Square | phone=+1 401 619-4777 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 5-9PM, Sa 4-9PM, Su 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM | price=$18-25 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=Mexican restaurant located in an old Victorian home. Serves dinner only and brunch on Sundays. Two floors of seating with a lively but small bar downstairs. The well lit rooms, some of which have fireplaces, offer a charming atmosphere perfect for a date night or a friendly gathering. They are very accommodating for parties with small children, too, especially if you arrive before 6. Fish tacos and Yucatán pork are favorites. Reservations recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Red Parrot | alt= | url=https://www.redparrotrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=348 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-3800 | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM-9:30PM daily | price=$18-28 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=The atmosphere in this restaurant is casual and light-hearted. The menu includes lobster, oysters, corn dogs and fries and is family-friendly. No reservations. }} * {{eat | name=Wharf Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar | alt= | url=https://www.wharfsouthernkitchen.com/ | email= | address=37 Bowen's Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-5672 | tollfree= | hours=Noon-9PM daily | price=$18-36 | lastedit=2023-05-09 | content=Pub style restaurant, gourmet sandwiches, and a dinner menu. }} * {{eat | name=Brick Alley Pub | alt= | url=https://www.brickalley.com/ | email= | address=140 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-6334 | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM-9PM daily | price=$20-30 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=Extensive, massive menu including steaks, seafood, drinks, pasta dishes, children's menu and they serve a great lobster roll and clam chowder. Custom made salad bar with decorative walls and accessories every place you look. Very, very busy place with a friendly staff. }} * {{eat | name=Sardella's Restaurant | alt= | url=https://sardellas.com/ | email= | address=30 Memorial Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-6312 | tollfree= | hours=4PM-9PM daily | price=$20-30 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=Winner of the Best Italian Restaurant in Newport several years running. Live jazz music on Wednesdays starting at 7PM. }} *{{eat | name=Diego's Mexican Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.diegosnewport.com/ | email= | address=11 Bowens Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-2640 | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM-9:30PM daily | price=$20-30 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=Diego’s combines classic Mexican style cuisine with a modern twist, successfully combining the fresh fish Newport is known for with classic Mexican preparation. They focus on fresh ingredients, homemade sauces and bold flavors. They also have a long list of Mexican-inspired cocktails, and provide seating at an outside patio and inside. }} * {{eat | name=Fifth Element | alt= | url=https://www.thefifthri.com/ | email= | address=111 Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-2552 | tollfree= | hours=5-10PM daily | price=$20-40 | lastedit=2023-05-09 | content=Come in for their drink and meal specials in a casual dining atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Scales & Shells | alt= | url=https://www.scalesandshells.com/ | email= | address=527 Thames St | lat=41.4785 | long=-71.3144 | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-3474 | tollfree= | hours=Su M W Th 5-9PM, F Sa 5-10PM, closed Tu | price=$26-33 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=A strictly seafood restaurant that carries a wide variety of fish such as grilled fish (salmon, mahi mahi and bluefish) as well as a wide selection of wines. The entrees feature muscles marinara, linguine with clams, and lobster fra diavolo. Menu of fresh selections scrawled on a chalkboard. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Midtown Oyster Bar | alt= | url=https://www.midtownoyster.com/ | email= | address=345 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 619-4100 | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM-9:30PM daily | price=$30-45 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=Offers two outdoor patio seatings with views of the bay, three different bars, and private rooms. Their focus is on fresh and local seafood and they have an impressive raw bar menu, offering approximately 10 different raw bar options. }} * {{eat | name=The Mooring | alt= | url=https://www.mooringrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=1 Sayers Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-2260 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 11:30AM-9PM, F Sa 11:30AM-10PM | price=$30-55 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=Waterfront seafood restaurant featuring one of the state's most extensive wine lists. }} * {{eat | name=Clarke Cooke House | alt=The Candy Store | url=https://www.clarkecooke.com/ | email= | address=24 Bannisters Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-2900 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 5-10PM, F Sa 11:30AM-3PM; 5-10:30PM | price=$30-60 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=With an 18th century flair, Clarke Cooke House offers elevated cuisine in a nautical setting. Many artifacts from the America's Cup and other sailing memorabilia crowd the walls. From May to October the restaurant offers an open air atmosphere, menu and even a sushi bar. The attached Candy Store is a colorful and lively pub, featuring live music Saturday nights at 10PM. The harbor-side views are complimentary. }} * {{eat | name=The Black Pearl | alt= | url=http://www.blackpearlnewport.com/ | email= | address=30 Bannister's Wharf | lat=41.4862 | long=-71.3162 | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-5296 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-9PM daily | price=$30-60 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=The Black Pearl is one of the more popular restaurants in Newport, and it features a selection of grilled shrimp, baked cod, sea scallops, and New England lobster. You also have your choice of sitting in the tavern, or out on the patio depending on the season. From the patio you have a nice view of the water as well as the various boats and yachts tied to the surrounding docks. }} * {{eat | name=White Horse Tavern | alt= | url=https://whitehorsenewport.com/ | email= | address=26 Marlborough St | lat=41.491667 | long=-71.314167 | directions=at Farewell St | phone=+1 401 849-3600 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 5-9PM, F-Su 4-10PM | price=$40-60 | wikidata=Q7994832 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=Established in 1673, this was the meetinghouse for Rhode Island's General Assembly during colonial times. Today they provide top-notch food and service. Reservations and jacket required. }} * {{eat | name=22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille | alt= | url=https://www.22bowens.com/ | email= | address=22 Bowens Wharf | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 841-8884 | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM-3:30PM; 5-9PM daily | price=$40-80 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=Serving prime beef, New England's finest seafood, 35 wines by the glass and over 500 labels on their wine list, visit them and enjoy "a little bit of tenderness". }} ==Drink== Newport is known for its lively night scene. Whether you want to enjoy a quiet cocktail, hang with the locals, or dance along to a live band, you will find a place in Newport to suit your preferences. “Downtown” Newport has bars all within walking distance of one another. Many bars are located just a few blocks from most hotels and inns, making a scenic walk an easy choice. Most bars are in the downtown area including upper Thames Street, lower Thames Street, America’s Cup Avenue, Memorial Boulevard, and Bellevue Avenue. * {{drink | name=Cappy's Hillside Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.cappyshillsidecafe.com/ | email= | address=8 Memorial Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-9419 | tollfree= | hours=Noon-1AM daily | price=$5-20 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=Cappy's is a local sports bar. This is a great spot for enjoying a drink and watching the game in an open, friendly environment. Cappy’s offers billiards, fooseball, and an outdoor smoking area. }} * {{drink | name=The Fastnet Pub | alt= | url=https://www.thefastnetpub.com/ | email= | address=1 Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 845-9311 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-1AM daily | price=Beers $6-10, mixed drinks $12, pub menu $15 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=This genuine Irish pub is easily the best place in Newport to hear live Irish music. Performances start at 10PM Thursday to Sunday. It's always full but not packed, and the service & ambiance are great. Start here: you won't regret it. }} * {{drink | name=Gas Lamp Grille | alt= | url=https://www.gaslampgrille.com/ | email= | address=206 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 845-9300 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-1AM daily | price=$15-25 | lastedit=2023-05-03 | content=Serves an eclectic menu with dishes like wasabi tuna wrap. They also host live entertainment during late spring and all summer long. }} * {{drink | name=Newport Blues Cafe | alt= | url=https://newportblues.com/ | email= | address=286 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 841-5510 | tollfree= | hours=F Sa 6PM-1AM | price=$15 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=Dinner served until 10PM when the live music starts and you must be 21+. }} * {{drink | name=Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. | alt= | url=https://newportcraft.com/ | email= | address=293 J.T. Connell Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-5232 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-04-25 | content=Brews beer well known throughout around Rhode Island. For those of you who don't like beer, have no fear, the brewery also offers their own rum. You can do a tasting and take a glass home with you as a souvenir. }} * {{drink | name=O'Brien's Pub | alt= | url=https://www.theobrienspub.net/ | email= | address=501 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-6623 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11:30AM-1AM | price=Drinks $8-12, food $12-18 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=Outside bar open seasonally. Outdoor patio includes plentiful seating and fountain, both dog and kid friendly. Kitchen offers a gluten free menu. Open year-round serving pub-style food inside by the fire in the winter. Pool table, live music, and merch. }} * {{drink | name=One Pelham East | alt=Top of the Pelham | url=https://thepelham.com/ | email= | address=276 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-9460 | tollfree= | hours=Th-Sa 4PM-1AM, Su 2-8PM | price=$15-25 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=Dueling pianos, and other live music. }} * {{drink | name=Pour Judgement | alt= | url=https://www.pourjudgementnewportri.com/ | email= | address=32 Broadway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 916-2115 | tollfree= | hours=Noon-1AM daily | price=$15-20 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=Cheap food and a wide variety of draft beers on lower Broadway. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Castle Hill Inn & Resort.jpg|thumb|Castle Hill Inn & Resort]] There are a few big hotels, and an abundance of bed & breakfasts. In season, it's expensive everywhere, and many places require multiple night stays. * {{sleep | name=William Gyles Guesthouse | alt= | url=https://www.williamgylesguesthouse.com/ | email= | address=16 Howard St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 369-0243 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $120 in the high season | lastedit=2023-05-12 | content=Former home of the Newport International Hostel, this is as cheap as it gets in Newport. Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Minimum stay 2 nights. }} * {{sleep | name=Armistead Cottage Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=https://armisteadcottage.com/ | email=Romana@armiteadcottage.com | address=55 Hunter Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 848-7123 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=11AM | price=$179-$439 | lastedit=2023-05-10 | content=Close to Newport's Cliff Walk, First Beach, historic Bellevue Avenue. Full 3-course breakfast served each morning. }} * {{sleep | name=Marshall Slocum Inn | alt= | url=https://marshallslocuminn.com/ | email= | address=29 Kay St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 841-5120 | tollfree=+1 800 372-5120 | checkin=1PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $200 | lastedit=2023-05-12 | content=Offering a full breakfast, afternoon refreshments, and nightly sweets. Inclusive packages with mansions, tours and a lobster dinner are also available. }} * {{sleep | name=Newport Beach Hotel & Suites | alt= | url=https://www.newportbeachhotelandsuites.com/ | email= | address=One Wave Ave | lat=41.490091 | long=-71.285546 | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-0310 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $250 | wikidata=Q56426621 | lastedit=2025-04-07 | content=A luxury beachfront hotel within walking distance to Cliff Walk and 1 mile to downtown Newport. Accommodates up to 200 for group meetings and retreats. }} *{{sleep | name=Thames Street Guest House | alt= | url=https://www.15thames.com/ | email= | address=15 Thames St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-8471 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $250 | lastedit=2023-05-12 | content=Circa 1856 George Champlin Mason Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Historic Point section. King size beds, private baths, A/C, two blocks to waterfront and downtown. }} * {{sleep | name=Newport Marriott | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/PVDLW | email= | address=25 Americas Cup Av | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-1000 | tollfree= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $360 | lastedit=2023-05-12 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Architect's Inn | alt=George Mason House | url=https://www.architectsinns.com/ | email=architectsinn@gmail.com | address=2 Sunnyside Pl | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 845-2547 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2023-05-10 | content=Home of Newport's first architect and a beautiful inn. }} *{{sleep | name=OceanCliff I & II | alt=Newport Experience | url=https://oceancliff1and2.com/ | email= | address=65 Ridge Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 846-6667 | tollfree= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price= | lastedit=2023-05-12 | content=This timeshare resort offers condominiums for rental. All condominiums are fully stocked with linens, full kitchens, appliances, and other necessities. 1 and 2 bedroom units available. 5 miles from the center of town: bring your own transportation if you plan to stay here. 2-3 night minimum stay. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Viking | alt= | url=https://www.hotelviking.com/ | email= | address=1 Bellevue Ave | lat=41.48774 | long=-71.3101 | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-3300 | tollfree= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $375 in the high season. Dinner $25-40 | wikidata=Q111392924 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=A historic spa hotel atop Newport's Historic Hill neighborhood with views of Bellevue Avenue offering various guestroom and luxury suite choices. The hotel restaurant specializes in local seafood and New England cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Hamilton Hoppin House | alt=Villa One Twenty | url=https://www.hamiltonhoppinhouse.com/ | email= | address=120 Miantonomi Av | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 474-2896 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $400 in the high season | lastedit=2023-05-12 | content=A boutique inn which has been luxuriously decorated in an eclectic yet relaxed European style. }} * {{sleep | name=The Almondy Inn | alt= | url=https://almondyinn.com/ | email= | address=25 Pelham St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 848-7202 | tollfree= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $500 in the high season | lastedit=2023-05-10 | content=A Victorian bed & breakfast. This elegant 1890s home has been restored to its original glory and is located within walking distance of many fine restaurants and antique shops. }} *{{sleep | name=The Cliffside Inn | alt= | url=https://www.larkhotels.com/hotels/the-cliffside-inn | email= | address=2 Seaview Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-1811 | tollfree= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $550 | lastedit=2023-05-10 | content=A historic Victorian Inn, completely renovated in 2011, steps to the Cliff Walk. }} * {{sleep | name=Castle Hill Inn & Resort | alt= | url=https://www.castlehillinn.com/ | email= | address=590 Ocean Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 401 849-3800 | tollfree=+1 888 466-1355 | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $650 in the high season. Dinner $165 | lastedit=2023-05-04 | content=On a secluded 40-acre peninsula. Features a restored Victorian Inn as well beach houses and cottages. The Castle Hill lighthouse is also within walking distance. The inn's chefs artfully craft fresh local fish, regional meats, and produce into a distinctly native seasonal menu, served in four dining rooms. It was awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for five consecutive years. }} * {{sleep | name=The Chanler at Cliff Walk | alt= | url=https://www.thechanler.com/ | email= | address=117 Memorial Blvd | lat=41.48465 | long=-71.29817 | directions= | phone=+1 401 847-1300 | tollfree=+1 866 793-5664 | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=From $780 in the high season. Dinner from $155 | wikidata=Q111392929 | lastedit=2025-04-07 | content=The only hotel on Newport's famed Cliff Walk, and one of the most historic hotels in New England, The Chanler is surrounded by acres of manicured gardens and overlooks the gorgeous waters of the Atlantic and pristine sands of Easton's Beach. Preserving the refinement and beauty of The Gilded Age. At the onsite Cara Restaurant, most of the tables look out onto dramatic oceanfront views. Visitors dine on one of several tasting menus, each with the option of wine pairing. A chef's table is also available for a nightly Gourmand Tasting Menu. }} == Stay safe == Visitors awed by Newport's numerous mansions, immaculate public gathering places and well-preserved historic sites might be surprised to hear that the city has a higher-than-average crime rate. While it is generally very safe, visitors should take common sense precautions. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings in the same way you would in any densely populated area where criminals may seek to target the easily distracted. One area where visitors should be particularly cautious is the Cliff Walk. Though crime is virtually unheard of here, more than a few people have been injured―some of them seriously so―while wandering off the path. Dramatic views come with the risk of dramatic falls. No matter how tempting a closer look may be, stay on the path and you'll have nothing to worry about. == Go next == * Ferries go to [[Block Island]] in the summer. * [[Cape Cod]] * [[Boston]] {{routebox | image1=Rhode Island 138.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=Voluntown | minorl1=[[Jamestown (Rhode Island)|Jamestown]] | directionr1=N | majorr1=[[Fall River (Massachusetts)|Fall River]] | minorr1=[[Middletown (Rhode Island)|Middletown]] }} {{isPartOf|Newport County}} {{Guidecity}} {{geo|41.488002|-71.312622|zoom=12}} kvvqwfjb8irshs7plobounei7eh9o7k 0 24522 5289227 4586223 2026-06-07T20:40:15Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289227 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Ngọc Hồi banner.jpg|pgname=Ngoc Hoi}} Ngoc Hoi is a small town located near border of Laos on Ho Chi Minh Trail. It might be called Plei Kan on some maps or road signs. From Ngoc Hoi it's about 20 kilometers to Bo Y border crossing which might be the reason you are here - unless you just happen to be wandering off the beaten track for some other reason. [[File:Cổng mới, chùa Ngọc Hồi, Hà Nội 004.JPG|thumb|Chùa Ngọc Hồi]] ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By bus=== * from [[Kontum]]. Several buses leave daily from a dozen bus stops scattered around Kontum. * from [[Pakse]] or [[Attapeu]] in [[Laos]]. ==Get around== * bargain a moto ride from a local ==See== ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * '''Hoa Binh Hotel''' rooms for about US$7 * '''Dong Duong''' as above * '''Viet Lao''' a dollar or two more expensive ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Kontum]] several buses daily * [[Hanoi]] at least one daily bus leaves on morning * [[Ho Chi Minh City]] at least one daily bus leaves on afternoon * [[Attapeu]] or [[Pakse]] in [[Laos]]. A bus or two a day might be going via Ngoc Hoi to Laos. You can also get a moto ride to Bo Y border (about 20 km) and hope there's some traffic going to Attapeu. Note that you might end up waiting for hours. {{geo|14.72|107.6}} {{IsPartOf|Central Highlands (Vietnam)}} {{outlinecity}} tutshcjcxh4bl4ry7467n0ih39l66gq 0 24581 5289235 3911818 2026-06-07T21:14:16Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289235 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Niedzica banner.jpg|pgname=Niedzica}} '''[http://www.niedzica.pl/en/ Niedzica]''' is a small town in [[Małopolskie]] Province, in the Pieniny mountains of southern Poland. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== [[File:20170305 Niedzica zamek 5195.jpg|thumb|Niedzica castle]] * Renaissance castle, and ruins of the Gothic castle on the other side of Lake Czorsztyn. * Hydroelectric water plant (there are guided tours) * '''Organs''' sculpture by Władysław Hasior (Polish 20th century artist) located on the Snozka pass. ==Do== * Hiking, mountain biking. * Water sports on Czorsztyn Lake. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== '''Polana Sosny''' campsite, os. Polana Sosny 1. '''Pod Taborem Guest House''', os. Pod Taborem 2. '''Pieniny Hotel'''**, ul. Kanada 38. ==Go next== [[Slovakia]] is just around the corner. {{geo|49.4333|20.3000}} {{isPartOf|Małopolskie}} {{outlinecity}} c6iadw0b5anq1pya8x80i18oe6m5kkv 0 24629 5289250 5165105 2026-06-07T21:57:15Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289250 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nimule banner2.webp|pgname=Nimule National Park}} '''Nimule National Park''' is in [[Eastern Equatoria]] of [[South Sudan]]. ==Understand== [[File:The view of River Nile from REI residential areas in nimule Game Park.jpg|thumb|White Nile River in Nimule National Park]] Nimule National Park is in the extreme south of the country on the border with Uganda. The White Nile forms the eastern border of the park for c.48 km. Beyond it, on the eastern bank, there is a buffer zone, bounded by the Assua river to the north and by the Juba-Nimule road to the east. The Kayu river flows through the park from the Uganda border to the White Nile. The topography is hilly and most of the park is covered with savanna woodland of Acacia spp., Balanites aegyptiaca and Combretum aculeatum. Riverine woodland, found along permanent and seasonal watercourses, is composed principally of Acacia sieberiana and Borassus aethiopium. The site is contiguous with two IBAs in Uganda; Mount Kei Forest Reserve (UG022) and Mount Otzi Forest Reserve (UG023). ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== ===Climate=== ==Get in== Can be reached by Swamp Airboat operated by www.bahr-el-jebel-safaris.com. * At your own you can do: Arriving from Juba just before Nimule there is a sign at your right. Go in there after 300 m you find after 300 m a house, which is the headquarter. If nobody is there just ask the neighbour. They will help you find out. ==Fees and permits== For a one-day permit it cost you UD$70. You can use your permit in Juba, but also at the Headquarters at Nimule National Park. If you arrange it well you can see the permit as 24 hours. You can do a couple of hours in the afternoon of your first day and the second day a full day for on day permit. Arriving from Juba there is a sign just before Nimule. Drive into it and at the first house on your right wait, or ask assistance at the next house. They help you out. ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== Make a boat trip (cost approx 150 [[South Sudan#Money|SSP]]) to see hippos and walk with the ranger into the park for as long as you want. You see elephants, hippos, warthog, Ugandan Kob, Baboon, Vervet monkey, Goliath Heron. It is possible to enter the park without 4x4 or car. It is good to take one full day for it. Better you come one day earlier arrange the trip for the day after. * You can take the bus to Nimule. Step out at the sign, walk to the headquarters (300 m), arrange a boat with the ranger(walk 1 km) and the journey starts. Journey is: seeing hippos on the boat, see elephants, walk for 2-6 hours around with the ranger in the park and possibly see a local village. This is a full day! * See the falls and rapids. These big rapids are amazing! It is quite far to walk (1.5 hr), but by car easy to see. * Check all animals from the hill. This is also possible for walking. After the headquarters take the first right and walk with the ranger to the first hill (+100 m) along the Nile. You have an astonishing view from the top of it. You can see hippos, elephants, etc. But a binocular is good to have. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Horizon Guest House | url= | email= | address=Juba - Nimule Road | lat= | long= | directions=You will find it on the left side of the main road before entering Nimule town. | phone=+256 776339350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=09:00 | checkout=09:00 | content=Has around 20 rooms with attached bathrooms. Costs 100 SSP per person/room. Also has a restaurant where you get drinks and food. Food however is limited to single dish, chicken and chips, throughout the day.(Or, you can dine at Smart Pub in the town if you want some variety). Rooms are generally clean in the hotel. Geysers don't work. Power supply is only till 01:00 in the night. So, don't be surprised if you wake up in pitch dark. Supply is generally restored again in the afternoon. A good place to stay in Nimule. Most of the international crowd travelling from Juba to Nimule to visit National Park stay at this place. }} ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Equatoria}} {{outlinepark}} {{Geo|3.833333|31.5}} 8oew3lebq2megem9tylfgpl3q7ahu6y 5289251 5289250 2026-06-07T21:58:02Z Mrkstvns 144844 fix red link 5289251 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nimule banner2.webp|pgname=Nimule National Park}} '''Nimule National Park''' is in Eastern [[Equatoria]] of [[South Sudan]]. ==Understand== [[File:The view of River Nile from REI residential areas in nimule Game Park.jpg|thumb|White Nile River in Nimule National Park]] Nimule National Park is in the extreme south of the country on the border with Uganda. The White Nile forms the eastern border of the park for c.48 km. Beyond it, on the eastern bank, there is a buffer zone, bounded by the Assua river to the north and by the Juba-Nimule road to the east. The Kayu river flows through the park from the Uganda border to the White Nile. The topography is hilly and most of the park is covered with savanna woodland of Acacia spp., Balanites aegyptiaca and Combretum aculeatum. Riverine woodland, found along permanent and seasonal watercourses, is composed principally of Acacia sieberiana and Borassus aethiopium. The site is contiguous with two IBAs in Uganda; Mount Kei Forest Reserve (UG022) and Mount Otzi Forest Reserve (UG023). ===History=== ===Landscape=== ===Flora and fauna=== ===Climate=== ==Get in== Can be reached by Swamp Airboat operated by www.bahr-el-jebel-safaris.com. * At your own you can do: Arriving from Juba just before Nimule there is a sign at your right. Go in there after 300 m you find after 300 m a house, which is the headquarter. If nobody is there just ask the neighbour. They will help you find out. ==Fees and permits== For a one-day permit it cost you UD$70. You can use your permit in Juba, but also at the Headquarters at Nimule National Park. If you arrange it well you can see the permit as 24 hours. You can do a couple of hours in the afternoon of your first day and the second day a full day for on day permit. Arriving from Juba there is a sign just before Nimule. Drive into it and at the first house on your right wait, or ask assistance at the next house. They help you out. ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== Make a boat trip (cost approx 150 [[South Sudan#Money|SSP]]) to see hippos and walk with the ranger into the park for as long as you want. You see elephants, hippos, warthog, Ugandan Kob, Baboon, Vervet monkey, Goliath Heron. It is possible to enter the park without 4x4 or car. It is good to take one full day for it. Better you come one day earlier arrange the trip for the day after. * You can take the bus to Nimule. Step out at the sign, walk to the headquarters (300 m), arrange a boat with the ranger(walk 1 km) and the journey starts. Journey is: seeing hippos on the boat, see elephants, walk for 2-6 hours around with the ranger in the park and possibly see a local village. This is a full day! * See the falls and rapids. These big rapids are amazing! It is quite far to walk (1.5 hr), but by car easy to see. * Check all animals from the hill. This is also possible for walking. After the headquarters take the first right and walk with the ranger to the first hill (+100 m) along the Nile. You have an astonishing view from the top of it. You can see hippos, elephants, etc. But a binocular is good to have. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Horizon Guest House | url= | email= | address=Juba - Nimule Road | lat= | long= | directions=You will find it on the left side of the main road before entering Nimule town. | phone=+256 776339350 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=09:00 | checkout=09:00 | content=Has around 20 rooms with attached bathrooms. Costs 100 SSP per person/room. Also has a restaurant where you get drinks and food. Food however is limited to single dish, chicken and chips, throughout the day.(Or, you can dine at Smart Pub in the town if you want some variety). Rooms are generally clean in the hotel. Geysers don't work. Power supply is only till 01:00 in the night. So, don't be surprised if you wake up in pitch dark. Supply is generally restored again in the afternoon. A good place to stay in Nimule. Most of the international crowd travelling from Juba to Nimule to visit National Park stay at this place. }} ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Equatoria}} {{outlinepark}} {{Geo|3.833333|31.5}} g8qxngsuv4f2zmnoecjwhkzi5jfvzl5 0 24647 5289255 4992567 2026-06-07T22:09:06Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289255 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nipigon banner.jpg|pgname=Nipigon}} '''[http://nipigon.net/visitors/ Nipigon]''' is a township of 1,500 people (2021) on the north shore of Lake Superior in [[Northern Ontario]]. ==Understand== [[Image:Nipigon ON 1.JPG|thumb|View of Nipigon from the lake]] Nipigon is a small village on an isolated section of [[Trans-Canada Highway]] which follows the sparsely-populated north shore of Lake Superior between [[Thunder Bay]] and [[Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario)]]. There is little population and few services outside the few villages on this lengthy stretch of highway. The local economy of Nipigon Township depends primarily on forest products, fishing, and tourism. Multiply Forest Products, a hundred-worker sawmill which was the largest employer in Nipigon, burned to the ground on February 6, 2007. Nipigon's population declined by over 25% between 1991 and 2011. Nipigon is a departure point for fishing excursions onto Lake Superior, the Nipigon River system and Lake Nipigon. Common fish varieties include Atlantic salmon, lake trout, speckled trout, rainbow trout, walleye, northern pike, bass, and perch. In Jan 2016, the Nipigon River Bridge, the first cable-stayed bridge in Ontario, failed weeks after it opened. Traffic was rerouted through the United States, and road transportation between eastern and western Canada was not possible for a period of 17 hours. A pair of two-lane cable-stayed bridges opened in Nov 2018. * {{listing | name=Nipigon Tourist Information Centre | alt= | url=https://nipigon.com/ | email= | address=453 Trans-Canada Hwy | lat=49.01788 | long=-88.30713 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-3188 | tollfree= | hours=Late May to mid-Oct: M–F 8:30AM–4:30PM, in the summer open M-F until 8PM and Sa Su 10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2018-12-03 | content=Interactive historical displays about the area, clean washrooms. }} ==Get in== === By car === * Nipigon is serviced by the Highways 11 and 17, which travel between Nipigon and [[Thunder Bay]] combined into a single road, and is the only road connecting eastern and western Canada. Both Highways 11 and 17 are part of the [[Trans-Canada Highway]]. The stretch between Nipigon and [[Thunder Bay]] is designated the ''Terry Fox Courage Highway''. Just east of Nipigon, Highway 11 and 17 split into separate roads, going to different areas until re-merging briefly within [[North Bay (Ontario)|North Bay]]. === By train === * There is no passenger rail service. [https://www.viarail.ca/ VIA Rail's]''[[The Canadian]]'' stops in [[Longlac]], about 200km northeast of Nipigon, connecting from Toronto and Winnipeg. === By bus === *{{listing|name=Kasper Bus|alt=|url=https://gokasper.com|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-807-699-7200|tollfree=+1-855-566-2378|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-05-05|content=Operates bus service in [[Northern Ontario]] and [[Manitoba]].}} Operates the following routes to Nipigon: **Between [[Thunder Bay]] and [[Longlac]] including stops in Nipigon and [[Geraldton (Ontario)|Geraldton]]. Travel time to Kenora from Thunder Bay is 1.25 hours, from Geraldton is 2.25 hours, and from Longlac is 2.75 hours. **Between Thunder Bay and [[White River (Ontario)|White River]] including stops in Nipigon, [[Schreiber]], [[Terrace Bay]], and [[Marathon (Ontario)|Marathon]]. Travel time to Kenora from Thunder Bay is 1.25 hours, from Marathon is 2.5 hours, and from White River is 4 hours. *{{listing|name=Ontario Northland|alt=|url=https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=|tollfree=+1-800-461-8558|hours=|price=|lastedit=2022-04-23|content=Operates primarily in [[Northern Ontario]].}} Operates a bus route multiple days per week between [[Thunder Bay]] and [[Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario)|Sault Sainte Marie]] including stops in [[Red Rock (Ontario)|Red Rock]], Nipigon, [[Schreiber]], [[Terrace Bay]], [[Marathon (Ontario)|Marathon]], [[White River (Ontario)|White River]], and [[Wawa]]. Travel time to Nipigon from Thunder Bay is 1.75 hours, From Marathon is 2.5 hours, from White River is 3.75 hours, from Wawa is 5.25 hours, and from Sault Sainte Marie is 8 hours. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} * {{listing | name=Spirit Taxi | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 372-0013 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content= }} ==See== [[File:Nipigon Historical Museum.JPG|thumb|Nipigon Historical Museum]] * {{see | name=Nipigon Historical Museum | alt= | url=http://nipigon.net/visitors/nipigon-historical-museum | email= | address=40 Front St | lat=49.0130 | long=-88.2629 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-0356 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer: daily 11AM-8PM | price=By donation | lastedit=2016-01-14 | content=History of Nipigon from the fur trade to development of the forest industry, displayed through literature and artefacts: tools that were used, products that were made, pictures of people there at that time. }} ==Do== [[File:Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park - Canyon-Thunder Bay- Ontario (2).jpg|thumb|Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park]] * {{do | name=Nipigon River Recreational Trail | alt= | url=https://parks.canada.ca/amnc-nmca/on/super/activ/experiences/randonnees-hiking/nipigon | email= | address= | lat=49.0081 | long=-88.2574 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-06-25 | content={{km|10}} one-way all-season riverside trail connecting the Nipigon and [[Red Rock (Ontario)|Red Rock]] Marinas. Several lookout points (the most dramatic of which is Eagle's Ridge); leaves and foliage take on their fall colours from mid August through October. Parts of the trail are rated difficult, with a total elevation gain of {{m|154}}. The first {{km|3}} from the Nipigon Marina are relatively flat for an easier hike; if you're continuing from here, make sure you have appropriate footwear, sufficient water, and enough daylight to complete your hike. To hike the entire trail, consider starting in Red Rock; a shuttle service run by Epic Adventures (pre-arranged by phone, +1-807-887-1008) can take you to the trail head in Red Rock saving you from returning on foot. }} * {{do | name=Northshore Golf and Country Club | alt= | url= | email= | address=Golf Course Rd | lat=48.995 | long=-88.3162 | directions=off Trans-Canada 11/17 between Nipigon and Red Rock | phone=+1 807 887-2006 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Nine-hole golf course with licensed dining room and restaurant, open 7 days a week. }} * {{do | name=Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park | alt= | url=https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/ouimetcanyon | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 977-2526 | tollfree= | hours=Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving | price= | wikidata=Q28932531 | lastedit=2023-06-25 | content=Seasonal day-use park and nature reserve. The impressive bedrock canyon is {{m|150}} wide and {{m|100}} deep, and can be viewed from two lookout at the cliff's edge. The steep walls isolate the canyon floor from the surrounding environment; temperatures at the bottom are significantly colder and have allowed cold-weather plants (more typical of arctic regions much further north) to survive the warming of the post-glacial era until today. The lookout points are connected to a {{km|1}} trail from the parking lot. }} * {{do | name=Paddle to the Sea Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=52 Front Street | lat=49.01204 | long=-88.26248 | directions=beside the shops and restaurants | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-12-03 | content=A water park and interactive playground based on the book ''Paddle to the Sea'', which was made into a film by the National Film Board of Canada. }} * {{do | name=Ruby Lake Provincial Park | alt= | url=https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/rubylake | email= | address= | lat=48.9754 | long=-88.1770 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3364902 | lastedit=2023-06-25 | content=There are no services or amenities for visitors in the park, but some of the rugged hiking trails lead to spectacular views of Nipigon Bay on Lake Superior. The southern shore is along the Lake Superior Water Trail, a network of access points for [[Canoeing|canoes]] and [[Sea kayaking|sea kayaks]]. Paddlers who enjoy ocean-like conditions can launch from marinas in Nipigon or Red Rock to appreciate views of the park from the bay. }} ===Guides, charters and adventures=== * {{do | name=Bowman Island Lodge and Charters | alt= | url=http://www.bowmanislandcharters.com | email= | address=RR#1 Nipigon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 886-2504 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Bowman Island is off the south shore of St Ignace Island in the Lake Superior Marine Conservation Area. A 30-ft water taxi and 45-ft trawler carry 8-10 passengers. Outfitter supplies fishing packages (fly rod, spin cast or troll), transportation for canoes or kayaks, outdoor adventure packages. }} * {{do | name=By the Bay Adventures | alt= | url=http://www.btba.ca | email= | address=Nipigon Marina, 3 Brennen Drive | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-4614 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Charter a boat+captain for $700-900/day or $350/half day. }} * {{do | name=Epic Adventures | alt= | url=http://www.epicadventures.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-1008 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Mountain bike festival, hiking, geocaching. }} * {{do | name=Hardcore Fishing and Adventures | alt= | url=http://www.hardcorefishing.org | email= | address=RR#1 Nipigon | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 886-2792 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Guided fishing trips, $300-500/day. }} * {{do | name=McGuire Farm and Greenhouse | alt= | url= | email= | address=600 Hwy 17 | lat= | long= | directions=RR#1 | phone=+1 807 886-1151 | tollfree= | fax=+1 807 886-9909 | hours=May 1-Oct 31: M-F noon-8PM | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Eco guiding tours and moose hunt guide, fresh blueberries and vegetables in season. }} * {{do | name=Nighthawk Charters | alt= | url=http://www.nighthawkcharters.ca | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 885-3171 | tollfree= | fax=+1 807 885-3387 | hours=mid-May to mid-Sept | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Fishing and hunting packages, day excursions, dinner cruises, kayaking and sightseeing. }} * {{do | name=Nipigon River Bear Hunts | alt= | url=http://www.nipigonriverbearhunt.com | email= | address=Hwy 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-2813 | tollfree=+1-877-825-7417 | fax=+1 807 887-3801 | hours= | price=US$2000-5000 | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Local guide Bob Bearman leads (typically) six-day all-inclusive hunting expeditions for bear, wolf and moose. }} ===Events=== * {{do | name=Blueberry Blast Festival | alt= | url=http://nipigonblueberryblast.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=First weekend in August | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Guided berry picking, local craft and food sales, live music, Active Circus Zone, juggling show, youth talent show, active-play children’s games, minnow races, crafts for kids, cards for seniors, face-painting and Teddy Bear’s Picnic. }} * {{do | name=Birding Festival | alt= | url=https://lakeheadca.com/events-education/birding | email= | address=Dorion | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 857-2265 | tollfree= | hours=last weekend in May | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park, Eagle Canyon Adventures and the Dorion Fish Culture Station are on Trans-Canada 11/17 west of Nipigon/Red Rock. }} * {{do | name=Nipigon Ice Fest | alt= | url=http://www.nipigonicefest.com | email= | address=52 Front St. | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=One weekend, mid-March | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Winter camping and ice climbing, Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced/Mixed levels. }} ==Buy== A limited selection is available in the village, including a grocer (Zechner's), hardware (Home Hardware and Canadian Tire), auto towing and repair; there is a discount store (the Bargain Shop) and a second-hand store for clothing and general merchandise. * {{buy | name=Canadian Tire | alt= | url=https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/store-details/on/nipigon-on-201.html | email= | address=191 1st St | lat=49.01574 | long=-88.27232 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-3131 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM–6PM except Su 11AM–4PM | price= | lastedit=2024-12-05 | content=This branch of Canada's ubiquitous "everything store" has a unique bit of trivia associated with it: at 3,000 sq ft of retail area, it's the smallest Canadian Tire in the world. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=La Luna Café | alt= | url=http://www.lalunacafe.net/ | email= | address=46 Front St | lat=49.0127 | long=-88.2630 | directions= | phone=+1 807 889-1537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 9AM-6PM | price=Breakfasts $6-9; individual pizzas, sandwiches and wraps $10 | lastedit=2018-12-03 | content=Freshly baked goods, homemade soups & sandwiches, pizza. Across the street from Paddle to the Sea Park. }} * {{eat | name=The Edgeview at Sunnyside | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/The-Edgeview-at-Sunnyside-241533926048300 | email= | address=133 Railway St | lat=49.0143 | long=-88.2635 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-5739 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2018-12-03 | content=Home cooked meals, and Pub foods, patio and licensed dining room. }} * {{eat | name=Ducky's Diner | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/duckysnipigon/ | email= | address=522 Highway 11/17 | lat=49.02194 | long=-88.29091 | directions=next to the Petro-Pass | phone=+1 807 293-0011 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 8AM-8:30PM except Su 10AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2024-12-05 | content="Canadian-American" cuisine: Salads, burgers, sandwiches, fried chicken. }} ==Drink== Beer and spirits are available for takeaway from the Beer Store and the LCBO. ==Sleep== === Motels === * {{sleep | name=Beaver Motor Motel | alt= | url=http://beavermotel.ca | email= | address=412 Hwy 11/17 | lat=49.0193 | long=-88.3043 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-3132 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Single/double rooms and 2-bed/1-bath apartment-house suites with LCD TVs, full kitchenette in some rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Birchville Motel | alt= | url=http://www.birchvillemotel.com | email= | address=386 Highway 11/17 | lat=49.0377 | long=-88.2500 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-3141 | tollfree=+1-866-282-4843 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-14 | content=Wi-Fi, 32" flat screen TV with movie channels, fridges, microwaves, phones, coffee, bottled water and ice. Smoke-free, kitchenettes in some rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Timber Wolf Inn | alt= | url=https://www.nipigontimberwolfinn.com/ | email= | address=461 Hwy 11/17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807-887-0808 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Northland Motel | alt= | url=http://www.northland-motel.com | email= | address=Hwy 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-2032 | tollfree= | fax=+1 807 887-1188 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-14 | content=In-room coffee and fridges, fax and copy service, automated wakeup calls, movie and VCR rentals. }} * {{sleep | name=Pinecrest Motel | alt= | url=https://pine-crest-motel-motel.business.site/ | email= | address=536 Hwy 11/17 | lat=49.0377 | long=-88.25 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-2813 | tollfree=+1-877-802-3803 | fax=+1 807 887-3801 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=14 rooms, coffee, refrigerators, BBQ. }} === Bed and breakfast === * {{sleep | name=Skandia House | alt= | url=http://www.skandiahouse.com | email= | address=17 Second St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-3133 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-14 | content=Tea room, on-site reflexology/reiki practitioner, three guest rooms. }} ===Camping=== * {{sleep | name=Stillwater Tent & Trailer Park | alt= | url=http://www.stillwaterpark.ca | email= | address=358 Hwy 11/17 | lat=49.0109 | long=-88.3204 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-3701 | tollfree=+1-877-887-3701 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$22-38/day | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=More than 48 sites, some in wooded area, some along Stillwater Creek (a cool trout stream), some open and grassy. Wi-fi, power, water/sewer hookup at some sites. }} * {{sleep | name=Nipigon Marina | alt= | url=https://www.nipigon.net/play-explore/facilities/nipigon-marina | email= | address= | lat=49.00986 | long=-88.25759 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-3040 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-14 | content=June 1-Sept 8. RV parking (30-50 amp electricity), camping, showers, water, ice, pump out, liquor store, laundry, groceries, free boat launch, transient docking, seasonal/monthly docking & storage, Diesel fuel. Deep water channel to Lake Superior. }} ==Stay safe== For motorists travelling east on Highway 17, the next 24-hour fuel station is in [[White River (Ontario)|White River]], 270km away. If you are driving through the night, fill up before you leave town. ==Connect== [[File:Nipigon Public Library.JPG|thumb|Nipigon Public Library]] * {{listing | name=Nipigon Public Library | alt= | url=http://nipigon.net/residents/nipigon-public-library | email= | address=52 Front St | lat=49.0122 | long=-88.2632 | directions= | phone=+1 807 887-3142 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa (limited hours) | price= | image=Nipigon Public Library.JPG | lastedit=2016-01-15 | content=Small local library with 15000 printed books, open Wi-Fi and community access computers. Closed Sun-Mon. }} Nipigon has UMTS and LTE coverage from both major Canadian cell networks (Bell/Telus & Rogers) as well as TBayTel. There is no 5G coverage as of 2024. ==Nearby== ===Lake Nipigon=== The lake is approximately 40 km (25 mi) north of Nipigon village on Hwy 11. * {{sleep | name=McCollum's Reflection Lake Resort | alt= | url=http://www.mccollumsresort.com | email= | address=Hwy 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 807 885-3361 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2016-01-14 | content= }} ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Ontario 11.svg | imagesize1=20 | image1a=TCH-blank.svg | imagesize1a=20 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Thunder Bay]] | minorl1=[[Red Rock (Ontario)|Red Rock]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Cochrane (Ontario)|Cochrane]] | minorr1=[[Geraldton (Ontario)|Geraldton]] | image2=Ontario 17.svg | imagesize2=20 | image2a=TCH-blank.svg | imagesize2a=20 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Thunder Bay]] | minorl2=[[Red Rock (Ontario)|Red Rock]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Sault Ste Marie (Ontario)|Sault Ste Marie]] | minorr2=[[Schreiber]] |link1=Trans-Canada Highway|link2=Trans-Canada Highway}} {{IsPartOf|Lake Superior North Shore}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.012|-88.261}} oj8dbqzhd2h5r5jz4t9cb4kd89s8gr2 0 24648 5289256 4492972 2026-06-07T22:15:06Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289256 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nipomo banner.jpg|pgname=Nipomo}} '''Nipomo''' is a census designated place in [[San Luis Obispo County]], [[California]]. [[File:Nipomo - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 15.jpg|thumb|Nipomo]] ==Get in== ===By plane=== The closest commercial airports are San Luis Obispo ({{IATA|SBP}}) and Santa Maria ({{IATA|SMX}}). The Santa Barbara Airport ({{IATA|SBA}}) is 90 miles to the south. Major airports are in the [[Los Angeles]] area, or [[Bay Area (California)|San Francisco Bay Area]] where you will have more travel options. ===By car=== Nipomo is on '''Highway 101''', south of [[San Luis Obispo]]. ===By train=== Nearest train stations are in the nearby cities of [[Guadalupe (California)|Guadalupe]] and [[Grover Beach]]. ==Get around== {{mapframe|35.030027|-120.490032|zoom=12}} ==See== ==Do== * {{do | name=Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge | alt= | url=http://www.fws.gov/refuge/guadalupe-nipomo_dunes/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805 343-9151 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=An 18-mile stretch of sand dunes on the coastline. Hiking, wildlife viewing to surf fishing. The Dune Center (see [[Guadalupe (California)|Guadalupe]] for details) offers guided walks of the dunes. Cecil B. DeMille filmed the 10 Commandments on these dunes then buried the set pieces in the sand. As the dunes blow in the wind, the sets are revealed then reburied so keep an eye out for "ancient Egyptian" architecture during your visit. Many other films have been filmed on this beach including a few scenes from the third Pirates of the Caribbean movie }} ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Jocko's Steakhouse | alt= | url=http://jockossteakhouse.com/ | email= | address=125 N Thompson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+ 1 805-929-3686 | tollfree= | hours=Monday – Friday 4 PM to 9 PM; Saturday – Sunday 1 PM to 9 PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-01 | content=Dressy casual environment, frequently booked in advance with walkin space saved. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens | alt= | url=https://www.kaleidoscopeinn.com/ | email= | address=130 E Dana St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 805-929-5444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM|checkout=11AM|price=$140 per night for a room | wikidata= | lastedit=2022-06-01 | content=A gingerbread Victorian inn with themed rooms. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * '''[[Santa Maria (California)|Santa Maria]]''' - Seven miles south of Nipomo, Santa Maria is the largest city in Santa Barbara County, and is probably best known as the original home of barbecue tri-tip, now referred to as Santa Maria style barbecue. The area is also one of the state's largest wine-producing regions, and has been a filming location for films ranging from ''The Ten Commandments'' to ''Pirates of the Caribbean''. {{routebox | image1=US_101.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[San Luis Obispo]] | minorl1=[[Arroyo Grande]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Santa Barbara]] | minorr1=[[Santa Maria (California)|Santa Maria]] }} {{IsPartOf|San Luis Obispo County}} {{geo|35.030027|-120.490032|zoom=13}} {{outlinecity}} 11s38xc0y8jwnjgpyi8pev3tmes4zx4 0 24785 5289278 5288926 2026-06-08T00:25:06Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* By public transport */ not dead 5289278 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Petit andelys banner.jpg}} '''Normandy''' ([[French phrasebook|French]]: ''Normandie'', Norman: ''Normaundie'') is a region of northern [[France]], bordering the English Channel. Once the centre of a powerful medieval empire that controlled a significant area of continental Europe, and most of [[England]] and [[Wales]], Normandy has an incredibly rich heritage to draw from. Many visitors come to be enchanted by historical attractions such as the triple peaks of [[Rouen]] cathedral, the [[Bayeux]] Tapestry's engrossing tale of vengeance and conquest, and the fantastical abbey atop [[Mont Saint-Michel]]. [[File:Mont Saint Michel bordercropped.jpg|thumb|300px|View of Mont Saint-Michel]] Normandy is also famed for the [[D-Day]] Allied invasion on 6 June 1944, and the [[D-Day_beaches#Normandy_campaign|brutal inland fighting]] that ensued, but which eventually resulted in the liberation of France from Nazi rule. However, Normandy is more than just a history museum; this is a region of natural beauty too, from the chalky cliffs of the [[Dieppe|Alabaster]] [[Étretat|Coast]], to the rocky hills of the Suisse Normande, and the Cotentin marshlands. And where better to savour the twin pillars of [[#Eat|Norman cuisine]], milk and apples? ==Regions== {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#93a6c7|title=[[Manche]] |wikidata=Q12589}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#dde58b|title=[[Calvados]]|wikidata=Q3249}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c5995c|title=[[Orne]] |wikidata=Q12679}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#a4c28d|title=[[Seine-Maritime]]|wikidata=Q12758}} {{mapframe|width=450}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#4da9c4|title=[[Eure]] |wikidata=Q3372}} '''Lower Normandy''' (''Basse-Normandie'') {{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext=Departments of Normandy | regionmapsize=350px | region1name=[[Manche]] | region1color=#93a6c7 | region1items= | region1description= the more rural west of Normandy is on and around the Cotentin peninsula, which thrusts into the English Channel | region2name=[[Calvados]] | region2color=#dde58b | region2items= | region2description=hosts the Bayeux Tapestry and many historical sites relating to the 1944 D-Day landings | region3name=[[Orne]] | region3color=#c5995c | region3items= | region3description=the home of France's national stud farm, and Camembert cheese }} '''Upper Normandy''' (''Haute-Normandie'') {{Regionlist | regionmap= | regionmaptext=Departments of Normandy | regionmapsize=350px | region4name=[[Seine-Maritime]] | region4color=#a4c28d | region4items= | region4description=hosts the cities of Rouen and Le Havre, and the picturesque landscapes on the Alabaster Coast | region5name=[[Eure]] | region5color=#4da9c4 | region5items= | region5description=has the home and gardens of impressionist painter Claude Monet }} ==Cities and towns== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Rouen]]|lat=49.4412 | long=1.0963|wikidata=Q30974}} — Normandy's smart capital city has abundant medieval heritage, with several notable Gothic monuments and many half-timber houses. Joan of Arc met her gruesome fate here in 1431, when she was burnt at the stake as a heretic. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Alençon]]|wikidata=Q181269}} — travel through time by visiting its centuries-old buildings and streets *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bayeux]]|lat=49.2794|long=-0.7028|wikidata=Q183910}} — Pretty cathedral town that serves as a good base for visiting the eastern D-Day beaches ([[D-Day beaches#Gold|Gold]], [[D-Day beaches#Juno|Juno]] and [[D-Day beaches#Sword|Sword]]). The most well-known attraction in Bayeux is the eponymous tapestry which chronicles the Norman invasion of England in 1066. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caen]]|lat=49.1831|long=-0.3694|wikidata=Q41185}} — In contrast to so much of olde worlde Normandy, Caen is a modern city, due to its near complete destruction in 1944, a tragic outcome meticulously recorded by the city's Musée du Mémorial. There are still some surviving relics of old Caen, including two abbeys and several churches. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Cherbourg]]|lat=49.633|long=-1.6167|wikidata=Q21008210}} — A maritime town and ferry port with two museums of national importance: the Musée de la Libération and the Cité de la Mer. Cherbourg also serves as a base for exploring the wider Cotentin peninsula and the western D-Day beaches ([[D-Day beaches#Omaha|Omaha]] and [[D-Day beaches#Utah|Utah]]). *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Dieppe]]|lat=49.9222|long=1.0786|wikidata=Q183557}} — A lively seaside resort with the closest beach to Paris, popular with weekenders and daytrippers. In 1942, it was the location of a catastrophic raid by Canadian and other Allied troops that resulted in a Nazi win; in 1944, the Canadians returned with a vengeance and liberated the town. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Honfleur]]|lat=49.4194|long=0.2325|wikidata=Q231720}} — A 17th-century harbour town with oodles of charm and character; the old port is lined with higgledy-piggledy buildings of comical width and height. Still an active fishing port, Honfleur is a renowned location for seafood restaurants. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Le Havre]]|lat=49.49000|long=0.100000|wikidata=Q42810}} — At the mouth of the Seine sits one of Europe's principal seaports, known for its art and natural history museums. Le Havre's concrete modernist city centre is the ''chef d'œuvre'' of Auguste Perret and is a {{UNESCO}}. ==Other destinations== [[Image:Monet House.jpg|thumb|Claude Monet's house in Giverny]] *{{marker |type=vicinity |name=[[D-Day beaches]]|lat=49.35|long=-0.75|wikidata=Q16470}} — On 6 June 1944, hundreds of thousands of Allied troops disembarked on French sand across five named beaches - Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword - stretching from near Cherbourg in the west to Ouistreham in the east. The ensuing Battle of Normandy and ultimate victory on the western front is commemorated at hundreds of cemeteries, memorials, services and events across the area. *{{marker |type=vicinity |name=[[Giverny]]|lat=49.0833|long=1.5333|wikidata=Q165061}} — The country home of the best-known painter of the Impressionist movement, Claude Monet. Visit the gardens which Monet considered his best work, and enjoy the bucolic village surroundings of rural Normandy. *{{marker |type=vicinity |name=[[Mont Saint-Michel]]|lat=48.636|long=-1.5114|wikidata=Q20892}} — Perhaps the most recognisable French landmark outside Paris, this real life Minas Tirith is a rocky pinnacle of an island capped with a benedictine monastery and flanked by a steep and winding town. ==Understand== ===History=== [[Image:France Bayeux Cathedral interior a.JPG|thumb|Interior of Bayeux Cathedral]] {{seealso|Kingdom of France}} Normandy is the land of the Normans, whose '''[[Vikings and the Old Norse|Norse]]''' ancestors arrived in 820 and conducted several raids in their longboats up the River Seine, terrorising and extorting the [[Franks]] out of much of their wealth. In 911, the Viking warrior leader '''Rollo''' besieged Chartres and forced the Frankish king Charles the Simple to sign a costly treaty; in exchange for ceasing their raids and protecting the coast from their Norse kin, Rollo and his people were granted the lands that became the '''Duchy of Normandy''' in perpetuity. On paper, the dukes of Normandy (as Rollo's descendants became) were vassals of the Frankish, and later French, crown. However, the early French kings were weak and controlled very little land beyond Paris, so Normandy had a lot of practical independence and leverage to expand its borders, which it did repeatedly. Normandy's most famous duke - '''William the Conqueror''' (''Guillaume le Conquérant'') - sailed an invasion fleet to [[England]] in 1066 and there crowned himself King William&nbsp;I. Thus followed a long period of Anglo-Norman domination on both sides of the Channel, and Normandy was for several centuries a part of the Kingdom of England. During this time, many defensive castles and Romanesque and Gothic churches were constructed, and the famous '''Bayeux tapestry''' was woven by now-unknown hands. This state of affairs was only altered by the Hundred Years War (1337 - 1453), as France took back more and more of its territory. During this time, French national heroine '''Joan of Arc''' (''Jeanne d'Arc'') was infamously executed by the English at [[Rouen]]. Despite this blow, the French won the war and the only part of Normandy left under English - now British - control today is the [[Channel Islands]]. Indeed, it is possession of these islands that still grants the British monarch the title Duke of Normandy. In the '''Belle-Époque''' of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Normandy was adopted as a rural bolt hole by the great and the good of the era (Gustave Flaubert, Marcel Proust, Coco Chanel), who left behind many smart seaside towns and mansions. The father of impressionist painting, '''Claude Monet''', fell in love with the region's landscape, which features in many of his paintings. Monet eventually bought a large house at [[Giverny]], where he lived for over four decades until his death in 1926. Part of [[World War II in Europe|German-occupied France]] in World War II, Normandy once more became the setting for a cross-Channel invasion, the crucial '''Operation Overlord''' conducted by Allied forces. After the [[D-Day beaches|beach landings]] on 6 June 1944, the Battle of Normandy raged until the end of August and resulted in the destruction of whole cities such as [[Caen]] and [[Le Havre]]. Despite the horrific cost, Normandy was the first part of western Europe to be freed from fascism, and the toehold the Allies gained on the continent was essential for the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. Today, Normandy is a peaceful land that is an integral part of France. The Norman people have not forgotten the sacrifices of their liberators, and all over the region you will see French Tricolores, American Stars and Stripes, Canadian Maple Leaves and British Union Flags proudly flying. The countless '''war cemeteries and memorials''', though each owned by their respective countries' war grave commission, are lovingly tended by teams of locals, and are thus kept in immaculate condition. Normandy remains very accessible from [[United Kingdom|Britain]] and is also a favoured day or weekend trip for people from [[Paris]] and the [[Île-de-France]], due to its beautiful coast and fascinating history. ===When to visit=== [[File:Le château d'Acquigny.jpg|thumb|Typical Norman weather is characterised by rain followed by sun followed by more rain. Here is a rainbow over the Château d'Acquigny.]] The climate in Normandy is very similar to that of southern England, with mild winters and warm, sometimes hot, summers. The weather can be unpredictable and is rainy by French standards, but is also often very nice. Most people visit during the summer, from June when the annual D-Day commemorations take place, through to the end of August. While it is perfectly possible to escape the crowds in much of Normandy even in the high season, the most well-known destinations are usually thronged with international tourists in summer, often bussed in on rushed and exhausting-looking day trips from Paris. Therefore, the best time to visit the big-ticket attractions (including the [[Bayeux#Q187483|Bayeux Tapestry]], the [[D-Day beaches]] and [[D-Day beaches#Cemeteries|cemeteries]], [[Giverny]] and [[Mont Saint-Michel]]) is late spring and early autumn, where you should hopefully achieve the right balance of reasonable weather and manageable crowds. ==Talk== {{See also|France#Talk}} '''[[French phrasebook|French]]''' is the main language spoken throughout Normandy, and visitors with a knowledge of French should have no problem communicating. The local language spoken by some is '''Norman''', which is very closely related to French, though the two are not always mutually comprehensible. Like the other regional languages of France, Norman has suffered from persecution and a lack of support from central government, and mainly clings on in more rural parts of the region, such as the Cotentin Peninsula and the Pays de Caux (north of [[Le Havre]]). However, travellers hoping to encounter Norman speakers may have better luck visiting the [[Channel Islands]], where the local Norman dialects are officially recognised and promoted. Visitors with no knowledge of French should be able to get by in most cases just using English, especially when dealing with professionals in the tourist industry. However, it is customary politeness to learn at the very least a few basic phrases, and many French people take a lack of ''effort'' (rather than lack of ability) with the language as a sign of bad faith. ===Tourist information === * [http://www.normandy-tourism.org/ Normandy Tourism] website ==Get in== {{infobox|Ferry routes from the [[Channel Islands]] |[http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries] from [[Jersey]] (Saint Helier) to: * [[Saint-Malo]]: 1 hr 15 min [http://www.manche-iles.com/en/ Manche îles express] from [[Alderney]] and [[Guernsey]] to: * Diélette, near [[Cherbourg]]: around 1 hr Manche îles express from [[Jersey]] (Gorey) to: * Barneville-Carteret, on Cotentin: 55 min * Diélette: 1 hr 25 min Manche îles express from Jersey (Saint Helier) to: * Barneville-Carteret: 1 hr 5 min * [[Granville (Normandy)|Granville]]: 1 hr 25 min}} {{infobox|Ferry routes from [[England]] |[http://www.brittany-ferries.com/ Brittany Ferries] from [[Portsmouth]] to: * [[Cherbourg]]: 3 hr express catamaran, several sailings per day * [[Le Havre]]: 8 hr overnight "économie", i.e. no cabins * [[Ouistreham]], near [[Caen]]: 6-7 hr daytime or overnight, cruise ship-style with cabins, two sailings per day * [[Saint-Malo]], near [[Mont Saint-Michel]]: 12 hr overnight, cruise ship-style with cabins Brittany Ferries from [[Poole]] to: * [[Cherbourg]]: just over 4 hr [http://www.condorferries.co.uk/ Condor Ferries] from [[Poole]] to: * [[Saint-Malo]] in 8 hr, including a 50-min stop at either Jersey or Guernsey. [https://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/ DFDS Seaways] from [[Newhaven]] to: * [[Dieppe]]: 3 hr-3 hr 30 min, two sailings per day Travellers from [[London]] and [[South East England]] may find it quicker and more flexible to use the shorter (1 hr 30 min) and much more frequent services between [[Dover (England)|Dover]] and [[Calais]], with [https://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/ DFDS] or [http://www.poferries.com/en/dover-calais P&O Ferries]. From Calais, follow the driving directions in ''By car''.}} {{infobox|Ferry routes from [[Ireland]] |All services from Ireland to France are overnight and provide cabins. [http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/ferry-routes/ferries-france/cork-roscoff Brittany Ferries] from [[Cork]] to: * [[Roscoff]], in [[Brittany]]: 14 hr [https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/to-france-from-ireland/ Irish Ferries] from [[Dublin]] to: * [[Cherbourg]]: 20 hr, departs Saturday afternoon, travel overnight and arrive Sunday morning from [[Rosslare]] to: * [[Cherbourg]]: 7 hr 30 min, several times a week * [[Roscoff]]: 17 hr 30 min, summer only}} ===By car=== From [[Paris]], take the A13 ''autoroute'' (motorway) in the direction of [[Rouen]], which takes about 2 hr. [[Caen]] is around 2 hr 45 min from the capital, while [[Cherbourg]] is about 4 hr. The A28 links traffic from the south, i.e. [[Le Mans]] and [[Tours]], for the A10 from [[Bordeaux]] and ultimately [[Spain]]. Those coming in from [[Rennes]] and the rest of [[Brittany]] should find the A84 helpful. If driving from the north ([[Hauts-de-France]] and the [[Benelux]]), the A28 branches off the A16 at [[Abbeville]] and heads down into [[Upper Normandy]]. Driving times from the [[Calais]] ferry port and Channel Tunnel terminal are around 2 hr to Rouen using the A16 and A28 motorways. ===By train=== [[Image:Vieuxbassin7.jpg|thumb|300px|Yachts moored in Honfleur]] Normandy is not connected to any [[high speed rail]] (TGV) lines, so services to and around the region are rather slow by French standards. ====From within France==== SNCF [http://www.sncf.com/en/trains/intercites Intercités] trains depart from [[Paris]] Saint-Lazare to [[Rouen]] Rive Droite (1 hr 30 min), [[Le Havre]] (2 hr), [[Caen]] (2 hr), and [[Cherbourg]] (3 hr), among other places. You can catch trains from these cities to other destinations in the region. For the south of the region, trains leave Paris Montparnasse to towns such as [[Argentan]] and [[Granville (Normandy)|Granville]]. For [[Mont Saint Michel]], the best option is to take a TGV from Gare Montparnasse to [[Rennes]], then a bus. Rail services from other parts of France are not so great, but still doable. For instance, direct services from [[Tours]] to Caen take around 3 hours, while those travelling from [[Nantes]] to Caen should expect a 4-hour journey, changing trains in [[Le Mans]]. When coming from [[Lille]], which is a hub for [[high speed trains]] from the [[Benelux]] and [[Germany]], a direct 2 hr 45 min journey to Rouen is possible. ====From the United Kingdom==== [https://www.eurostar.com/ Eurostar] links [[London]] to [[Paris]] Nord in 2 hr 15 mins. From Gare du Nord, it is just one stop on Line E of the [https://www.transilien.com/en RER] (express metro) to Haussmann Saint-Lazare, from where you should follow the instructions above. Alternatively, you may wish to take it slow, by combining the train with a ferry crossing. On the British side, [[Portsmouth]] and [[Newhaven]] harbours both receive regular [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk trains] from London and many other places. Three ferry ports in Normandy ([[Cherbourg]], [[Le Havre]] and [[Dieppe]]) have railway stations served by regional trains. ===By boat=== If you have a seagoing vessel at your disposal, why not make the journey across the English Channel yourself? It's not ''that'' far, only 120 km (65 nautical miles) at its furthest between [[West Sussex]] and the [[D-Day beaches]], and Normandy has many attractive harbour towns to moor in when you arrive, with the guarantee of some delicious ''moules normandes'' in a local restaurant. That being said, the majority of visitors who make a sea crossing will do so on board a ferry, and the blue infoboxes on the right (or above if you're on mobile) compile the various routes to Normandy and nearby ports from the [[British Isles]]. The length of each crossing varies widely, as do the facilities on board each vessel, ranging from a passenger seating area with just a drinks machine for refreshment, right up to "cruise ship-style" full board with cabins, restaurants and entertainment all provided. If you're bringing your vehicle, remember to drive on the right as soon as you disembark! ===By plane=== Normandy is not overly blessed with air links, and has only two small international airports: * {{go | name=Caen Carpiquet Airport | alt={{IATA|CFR}} | url=http://www.caen.aeroport.fr/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Caen – Carpiquet Airport | image=Aéroport de caen carpiquet.JPG | wikidata=Q1431038 | content=A small selection of year-round domestic services. In summer, [https://en.chalair.fr/ Chalair] fly from [[SOU|Southampton]] and [[KIR|Kerry]]. }} * {{go | name=Deauville Normandie Airport | alt={{IATA|DOL}} | url=http://en.deauville.aeroport.fr | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Deauville – Normandie Airport | image=Aérogare de l'aéroport international de Deauville-Normandie.jpg | wikidata=Q1708737 | content=A seasonal airport with a handful of summer flights from Mediterranean resorts. }} The international airports near Normandy are: * '''[[Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport]]''' ({{IATA|CDG}}): France's main hub receives hundreds of flights a day from all over the world. Driving times to [[Rouen]] are about 2 hr, and to Caen around 3 hr. * '''[https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/passengers/ Paris Beauvais Airport]''' ({{IATA|BVA}}): a hub of [https://www.ryanair.com/ Ryanair] and other low cost airlines which has direct links from many parts of Europe. Beauvais is probably closer to Rouen than Paris, at about 90 km distant. * '''[http://www.rennes.aeroport.fr/ Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport]''' ({{IATA|RNS}}): flights from a selection of European hubs ([[Amsterdam Schiphol]], [[DUB|Dublin]], [[Frankfurt Airport|Frankfurt]], [[London Gatwick]], [[Manchester Airport|Manchester]] and even [[CDG|Paris CDG]]) plus a fair few domestic flights from elsewhere in France. Close to Lower Normandy. ==Get around== [[Image:Pont de Normandie from north.jpg|thumb|The startlingly steep Pont de Normandie suspension bridge breaks up the motorway monotony of the A29.]] ===By car=== {{see also|Driving in France}} Unfortunately the best and quickest way to get around Normandy, particularly the rural areas, is by private car. The road network is well-developed, though Normandy and north-west France in general tends to have fewer motorways (''autoroutes'', with A-prefixed route numbers) and more national roads (''routes nationales'', with N-prefixed route numbers). This has the advantage of far fewer toll roads than in other parts of the country. The major roads of the region are: * '''A13 / N13''' ''(west - east)'': [[Cherbourg]], [[D-Day beaches]], N174, [[Bayeux]], [[Caen]] (A84, N158), [[Deauville]] (A132), A29, Seine Valley, A28, [[Rouen]], A154, [[Giverny]], ''[[Île-de-France]], towards [[Paris]]'' * '''A28''' ''(north - south)'': ''[[Hauts-de-France]], from [[Abbeville]]'', A29, Rouen, A13, [[Alençon]], ''[[Pays de la Loire]], towards [[Le Mans]]'' * '''A29''': ''Hauts-de-France, from [[Amiens]]'', A28, A151, A150, [[Le Havre]], Pont de Normandie, [[Honfleur]], Deauville, A13 * '''A84''': Caen (A13, N13, N158), N174 / [[Saint-Lô]], [[Granville (Normandy)|Granville]], [[Avranches]], [[Mont Saint-Michel]], ''[[Brittany]], towards [[Rennes]]'' * '''A88 / N158''': Caen (A13, N13, A84), [[Falaise]], [[Argentan]], A28 * '''A150''': Rouen, A151, A29 * '''A151 / N27''': A150 from Rouen, A29, [[Dieppe]] * '''A154 / N154''': A13 from Rouen, [[Évreux]], N12 ''towards Paris'' * '''N31''': Rouen (A28), ''to [[Beauvais]] and [[Reims]]'' * '''N174''' ''(marked as E3 on some maps)'': N13 / D-Day beaches, Saint-Lô, A84 ===By public transport=== Regional public transport (trains and coaches) is provided by [https://nomad.normandie.fr/welcome-normandy-transport-network-nomad Nomad]{{cbignore}}. Use the Nomad website to plan journeys and suss out maps. There are some advantages to using public transport; many attractions offer a 10% discount to visitors who arrive by train, bus or bicycle, while the Normandy Discovery Pass gives two adults and up to three children unlimited travel for €20 every weekend of the year. Transport within larger urban areas is on a par with French standards, which is to say it's good. Rouen has a metro, Caen and Le Havre have trams, and all three have extensive bus services. These systems are separate from Nomad. ====By train==== ''See also: [[Rail travel in France]]'' Normandy lacks high-speed rail, and its train network, while not bad, is best described as patchy. Upper Normandy, especially around [[Rouen]] and the Seine Valley, is part of the Paris commuter belt so has decent coverage. The more rural [[Lower Normandy]] has fewer lines, and fewer trains serving them. Rail travel is nonetheless an economical way to get around Normandy. Most trains are provided by '''[https://www.ter.sncf.com/normandie Nomad Train]''', from whom you can purchase tickets and view a [https://www.ter.sncf.com/normandie/se-deplacer/carte-du-reseau map] of the region's network. ====By coach==== '''Nomad Car''' run medium-distance bus services across Normandy. Single tickets are between €2 and €5, depending on how far you go. Travel cards with 10 trips loaded cost between €15 and €40, again according to distance travelled. ==See== [[File:Abbaye aux Hommes et église St-Etienne.jpg|thumb|Abbaye aux Hommes and Saint-Étienne Church, Caen]] ===Castles=== Both the 'ruined fortress' and 'fancy château' varieties are present in Normandy. A notable example of the former is Richard the Lionheart's '''Château Gaillard''' in [[Les Andelys]], a seemingly-impregnable fortress commanding an impressive vantage point, but which lasted only a few years before being captured after a seven-month siege. An example of a castle that provided comfort as well as defence can be seen in the '''Dukes' Castle''' at [[Alençon]]. There are also some châteaux in the region with no defensive purpose which were built purely to show off their owners' wealth and prestige. Examples include the slightly worn-around-the-edges renaissance '''[[Les Andelys#Q1989567|Château de Gaillon]]''' in the town of the same name, and the 17th-century '''Château de Balleroy''' near [[Bayeux#Go next|Bayeux]], which is now owned by the hot air balloon-obsessed Forbes family, of American business media fame. ===Coast=== Normandy has several named coasts, each with a different character. Furthest east is the iconic '''Alabaster Coast''' (''Côte d'Albâtre''), known for its white chalk cliffs, mirroring similar formations on the south coast of England. [[Étretat]] has the most well-known of the cliffs, while [[Dieppe]] is more of a beach town with wartime history to boot. The good-looking resorts of the '''Flowery Coast''' (''Côte Fleurie''), including [[Deauville]] and [[Honfleur]], are rather posh; this area is popular with second homeowners from Paris, with good reason. Continuing west are the beaches of the lesser-known '''Mother of Pearl Coast''' (''Côte de Nacre'') around [[Ouistreham]], then the infamous '''[[D-Day]] landing beaches''' (''plages du débarquement''), which stretch for many miles right up the '''Cotentin Peninsula'''. At the top of Cotentin (near [[Cherbourg]]) are the lively harbours of Barfleur and Saint-Vaast, along with wild and rugged landscapes around La Hague. The west coast of the peninsula offers a long stretch of sandy beaches that lead south past [[Granville (Normandy)|Granville]] all the way to [[Mont Saint-Michel]] and the [[Brittany|Breton]] border. ===Christianity=== There are literally hundreds of medieval churches, abbeys and cathedrals scattered around Normandy, primarily in the Gothic and Romanesque styles. '''Romanesque architecture''', characterised by rounded arches and lots of pillars, is often known to the British as "Norman", as it was they who introduced the style to many parts of Europe. Significant examples of this style include the Church of Saint-Étienne and its abbeys in [[Caen]], [[Upper Normandy|Fécamp]]'s Benedictine abbey, and [[Bayeux]] Cathedral. '''[[Gothic architecture]]''' developed from Romanesque in neighbouring [[Hauts-de-France|Picardy]], but is more than fairly represented in Normandy too. Gothic churches tend to be more elaborately designed than Romanesque ones, with pointed arches, flying buttresses, complex stained-glass windows and gargoyles. Important examples include Notre Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral and Saint-Ouen church, both in [[Rouen]]. The abbey at [[Mont Saint-Michel]] is notable for its Gothic style, but with several older elements retaining the Romanesque. ==Do== [[File:Etretat - panoramio - David Sánchez Núñez.jpg|thumb|350px|Flying along the Alabaster Coast]] The '''[https://avenuevertelondonparis.co.uk/ Avenue Verte]''' cycle path links [[Paris]] and [[London]]. In Normandy, you can follow the route from [[Dieppe]] inland through the countryside of Seine-Maritime to [[Beauvais]] over the [[Picardy|Picard]] border. This section is 122 km in total, and is fully signposted with distinctive green signs. '''Grandes Randonnées''' (GRs) are long-distance footpaths. They are usually well-maintained, and waymarked by horizontal red and white bands, which are painted on fence posts, trees and at the bases of pylons. You can choose to go the whole way if you have lots of time on your hands! Otherwise, select day trips or an itinerary for a few days walking along the most interesting parts. Normandy has two coastal GRs of note: * The '''[[GR 21]]''' tracks north-east from [[Le Havre]] to Le Tréport on the Norman/Picard border. This 186-km route takes in the entire Alabaster Coast, and its glorious chalk cliffs and snug harbour towns. Like other long-distance paths, the GR21 lends itself to much shorter walks, with highlights around [[Étretat]] and Dieppe being especially favoured. * The '''[[GR 223]]''' (''Sentier des Douaniers/Custom Officers' Way'') goes all the way from [[Honfleur]] in the east along the coast of Calvados, around Cotentin to [[Mont Saint Michel]], on the [[Brittany|Breton]] border in the west. The entire walk takes a month, but most prefer to pick sections according to their interest. History fans often choose the [[D-Day beaches]], while lovers of spectacular nature (cliffs and coves) prefer the walk around Cap de la Hague, west of [[Cherbourg]], and others still opt to approach [[Mont Saint-Michel]] around its eponymous bay. ==Eat== [[File:.Tapisserie de Bayeux 1066 1082 Banquet de Guillaume le conquérant.jpg|thumb|300px|Normans have always known how to enjoy good food. Here is William the Conqueror celebrating his Hastings victory over a feast with friends, as depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry.]] {{quote| :''O ! Cher poète, je te fais don'' :''De ma recette : tripes à la mode'' :''Pour cuire de bonne façon'' :''Parfaitement selon le code'' | author=Opening stanza of Jean Le Hir's recipe for Caen tripe}} Norman cuisine is pretty close to the standard [[French cuisine]], though is based around the three main products of the region: seafood, apples and dairy. Its regional specialities are guaranteed to satisfy the most demanding gastronome. ===Starters and snacks=== * '''Foie gras''' — Though much more associated with the south west of France, production of this goose/duck liver pâté has been introduced to Normandy. The birds are force fed to make them as fat as possible. * '''Omelettes''' — A must-try when in [[Mont Saint-Michel]]; the local omelettes are creamy and light. The most famous omelette restaurant is easily La Mère Poulard, but long wait times and high prices may drive you elsewhere. * '''Sausages''' — Popular local varieties include the ''andouille de [[Vire]]'', a chitterling charcuterie that is often served as an apéritif with a glass of <abbr title="Norman apple brandy">calvados</abbr>, and ''boudin de Mortagne'', <abbr title="blood sausage">black pudding</abbr> from the far south of Orne, east of [[Alençon]]. ===Trou normand=== The trou normand (literally: "Norman hole") is a glass of calvados (see [[#Drink|below]]), often accompanied by an apple sorbet, and served between courses during a long and heavy meal as a palate-cleanser, a digestion aid and a fortifier, to make sure the diner is ready to continue eating! It is most often served between the fish course and the main course, or in less elaborate meals as a bridge between the main dish and the dessert. ===Main meals=== [[File:LaMerePoulardMontSaint-MichelNormandy.jpg|thumb|La Mère Poulard, Mont Saint-Michel]] [[File:Tripes à la mode de Caen.jpg|thumb|Tripes à la mode de Caen]] Normandy is renowned for its variety of meats: * '''Agneau de pré-salé''' — Lamb raised on the salt marshes near [[Mont Saint-Michel]]. The meat has a very delicate flavour, and can be prepared in any number of ways classic to French butchery and gastronomy. * '''Canard au sang''' or '''canard à la Rouennaise''' — Duck or duckling served with a sauce composed of the same duck's blood and bone marrow, extracted by a special press. Every part of the bird is used, so on the menu you might encounter ''magret'' (breast), ''foie'' (liver), ''patte'' (leg), or a little bit of everything. The thought of this may well make your stomach turn, but if you have good reason to trust your chef, give it a try. This speciality of [[Rouen]] is considered a delicacy. * '''Poulet vallée d'Auge''' — Chicken from the Auge Valley, in the area around [[Lisieux]]. The bird is carved into large chunks and cooked in a sauce of calvados, mushrooms, butter and cream. Often served with a creamy chopped potato, bacon and cider mixture. * '''Tripes à la mode de [[Caen]]''' — Beef <abbr title="stomach">tripe</abbr>, hooves and bones, stewed in a whole bottle of cider and glass of calvados with carrots, onions, leeks, garlic, cloves, peppercorn and a ''bouquet garni''. The autumn dish of choice for many Normans. Its official recipe, codified into poetry, is preserved by a guild of tripe butchers in Caen. While almost certainly dating from no earlier than the 14th century, local legend states that this was William the Conqueror's favourite meal. Specialities from the sea include: * '''Mussels''' (''moules'') — Of course you can find the ubiquitous ''moules marinières'' (mussels steamed in white wine and shallots) at pretty much any seafood restaurant, but the local version, ''moules normandes'', is also delicious. To the basic marinière sauce is added an unhealthy portion of cream and, if you're really lucky, bacon lardons. Both varieties are usually served with plenty of <abbr title="chips or French fries">''frites''</abbr>. * '''Oysters''' (''huîtres'') — Normandy produces some 25% of the oysters grown in France, and Normans tend to enjoy them most at Christmas. The industry is concentrated on the Cotentin Peninsula, at two different crus: ''Côte Ouest'' around [[Deauville]], and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, east of [[Cherbourg]]. * '''Sole à la dieppoise''' — Sole cooked in the oven, basted with white wine and fish stock, and served with mussels, mushrooms and sometimes prawns. As the name suggests, this is a speciality of [[Dieppe]]. ===Cheese=== [[File:Camembert de Normandie (AOP) 15.jpg|thumb|Close-up of a camembert]] Normandy is the home of several world-famous varieties, all soft, all made with cows' milk and all named after their town or village of supposed origin: * '''Camembert''' — A lovely round and creamy cheese. Some prefer it chilled, and therefore fairly solid, while others prefer to eat at room temperature, when it oozes. Local legend attributes the cheese's creation to the French Revolution, when Marie Harel, a farmer's wife resident in the village of Camembert (department of Orne, 25 km north-east of [[Argentan]]), was advised on the recipe for a good brie by a priest, as thanks for sheltering him during the Reign of Terror, when the clergy were heavily persecuted. She gave the cheese her own spin, and thus camembert was born. * '''Livarot''' — Soft and pungent, with a peach-coloured rind. It is also referred to as the "Colonel", due to its stripy packaging resembling a colonel's uniform. Livarot is a village some 20 km south-west of [[Lisieux]]. * '''Neufchâtel''' — Soft, slightly crumbly and mould-ripened cheese with the aroma and taste of mushrooms. It is usually molded into the shape of a heart. It is made in the area around Neufchâtel-en-Bray, north-east of [[Rouen]]. * '''Pont-L'Évêque''' — Pungent and creamy with a slightly yellowed appearance, made in the eponymous town inland from [[Deauville]] since at least as early as the 12th century. ===Dessert=== [[File:Pommes à cidre.jpg|thumb|How do you like ''them'' apples? Normandy's fruit of temptation.]] Local desserts include: * '''Bourdelots''' — an apple and calvados pastry, eaten hot, cold or <abbr title="The pastry is coated in calvados, and set alight. The alcohol should mostly burn off, but the flavour and smokiness remain">flambéd</abbr> with calvados. * '''Omelette vallée d'Auge''' — a sugary omelette filled with buttery diced apple and crème fraîche, flambéd with calvados. * '''Pain perdu à la normande''' — sweet French toast served with (you guessed it) apple jam and pommeau, which is an apple liqueur. * '''Tarte aux pommes''' — available all over France, but since Normandy is the land of the apple, these tarts aren't hard to find. * '''Teurgoule''' — a tasty local variant of rice pudding, cooked for many hours in a low-heat oven, it is surprisingly light and refreshing. Don't be surprised for it be accompanied by an apple compote, or caramel apple, or just fresh apples... ==Drink== Move over, wine! There are no commercial vineyards in Normandy, and although wine from other regions and countries is readily available in shops and restaurants, the most popular local tipples are apple-based. * '''Cider''' (''cidre'') — Like [[Brittany]], Normandy is cider country. Much like wine, cider comes in different varieties that are intended for different purposes, so you should pay attention to the following words on the label. '''Doux''' indicates a sweet cider, with a strong apple flavour and low alcohol percentage (3% or below), that is best drunk with dessert or by itself. '''Demi-sec'''/'''brut''' is sharper and fresher, with an alcohol content of between three and five percent. This kind of cider is more common as an apéritif, or as an accompaniment to local cuisine, especially seafood. Unlike in certain other countries, notably the United States, cider in Normandy is always alcoholic and always sparkling (''pétillant''). * '''Perry''' (''poiré'') — Similar to cider, but made from pears. Production is considerably limited compared to its apple-based counterpart. * '''Calvados''' — A brandy made from distilled cider or perry, subject to an ''appellation d'origine contrôlée'' (AOC), restricting production to a specific area with strict quality controls. Calvados is famously used for the ''trou normand'' drink between courses of a long meal. ===Liqueurs=== [[File:Cider seller in the harbour in Honfleur.jpg|thumb|350px|Cider seller on the harbour in Honfleur]] * '''Pommeau''' — A 16-18% proof apéritif made from mixing calvados and non-fermented apples (or pears, in the case of '''poirineau'''). * '''Bénédictine''' — A herbal liqueur with its own creation myth (i.e. that the medieval benedictine monks of Fécamp, and not 19th-century entrepreneur Alexandre Le Grand, invented it), but without a whiff of apple in it. Consumed as a digestif, at 40% proof, bénédictine is also the unofficial match-day drink for England's [[Burnley]] FC. ==Sleep== Normandy has lots of tourist accommodation. Most large towns and cities have numerous hotels and guest houses (''chambres d'hôte''), and this is especially true on the seaside. In the countryside, there are usually self-catering cottages (''gîtes'') and campsites; many small towns and villages provide overnight parking areas for campervans and caravans, often with electricity hookups and other facilities such as drinking water taps or picnic tables. [[Caen]] can be a useful base to explore Normandy as a whole, being roughly in the middle of the region, having lots of cheap accommodation and great access to several motorways in all directions. [[Rouen]] has plenty of overnight options too, and is a more attractive destination city, but its far eastern position in Normandy makes it somewhat impractical for visiting many of the region's main sites. ==Go next== [[File:Le Tréport.jpg|thumb|350px|Typical brick terrace houses in Le Tréport]] ===Staying in France=== *'''[[Brittany]]''' is Normandy's Celtic neighbour, and shares this region's affinity with cider and seafood. The rugged Breton coastline, quaint fishing ports and historical cities such as the little-visited but surprisingly cosmopolitan [[Rennes]] and the walled port city of [[Saint-Malo]] tempt many travellers to combine Normandy and Brittany into one trip. *'''[[Centre-Val de Loire]]''' was the heartland of the French Renaissance and has the extraordinary castles to prove it. Centred on the [[Loire Valley]], this region combines fine wine and dining with splendid Gothic cathedrals at [[Chartres]] and [[Tours]], while [[Orléans]] hosted Joan of Arc's greatest victory before her success turned to ashes in Rouen. *'''[[Hauts-de-France]]''' is the land where much of the [[First World War]] was fought, barely 20 years before the events of the second. As well as a large number of memorials and cemeteries, the region has a picturesque coast, diverse cities such as [[Lille]] and [[Amiens]], and many fine Gothic churches and their belfries. *'''[[Île-de-France]]''' can be reached by following the Seine inland. The Palace of [[Versailles]] and its glorious gardens are readily accessible by train from Rouen, and the glittering lights of [[Paris]] are just a bit further. Wealthy and sophisticated Île-de-France is a place where even a mouse can own a [[Disneyland Paris|château]]. *'''[[Pays de la Loire]]''' covers the most downstream part of the [[Loire Valley]] and a section of Atlantic coastline. Close to Normandy is the [[Le Mans]] racing circuit, while further south is the [[Angers|Anjou]] homeland of the Plantagenets, the royal house which succeeded the thrones of Normandy and England. ===Across the sea=== [[File:Brittany ferry.jpg|thumb|300px|The good ship ''Normandie'' crossing the English Channel]] Normandy has excellent maritime connections with the [[British Isles]]; see [[#Get in|above]] for details. The following countries are not part of the [[Schengen Area]], so you will need a passport and/or other travel documents to visit: *The '''[[Channel Islands]]''' are part of Normandy, but very much not part of France. '''[[Jersey]]''' and '''[[Guernsey]]''' are in fact two mostly-autonomous dependencies of the [[United Kingdom|British]] crown, and form an attractive archipelago of small and pretty islands. *'''[[England]]''' lies on the other side of ''la Manche''. '''[[Newhaven]]''' is a gateway to [[Sussex (England)|Sussex]]'s chalk downland and cliffs, and the trendy resort city of [[Brighton]]. '''[[Portsmouth]]''''s naval dockyards are just one of many attractions in historical [[Hampshire]]. '''[[Poole]]''' is the watery playground of the wealthy and well-situated for exploring [[Dorset]]'s prehistoric coastline. *'''[[Ireland]]''' is an overnight ferry crossing, but is well worth the journey. '''[[Cork]]''' is an urban gateway to the Emerald Isle's mythical [[Southwest Ireland|south west]], while '''[[Rosslare]]''' has the beaches of [[County Wexford]] where ''Saving Private Ryan'' was filmed. Travellers daring the 20-hour crossing to '''[[Dublin]]''' will be rewarded with a hundred thousand welcomes and a stiff pint of Guinness. {{IsPartOf|France}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|49.2000|0.0167|zoom=8}} emky9rcms5yoh8rf7zn5jsghidwovlp 0 25092 5289439 5288936 2026-06-08T11:54:34Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Drink */ - 5289439 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Northern_Rivers_Banner.jpg}} The '''Northern Rivers''' region is on the far North Coast of [[New South Wales]], stretching from [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]] to the [[Tweed Heads|Tweed]] on the [[Queensland]] border. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|-29.02 |152.68|zoom=8}}{{mapshape|wikidata=Q49753363,Q752636,Q805266,Q753599,Q283019,Q753455,Q820691,Q263160|stroke-opacity=0.05}} ===Ballina and Lismore Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.868089|long=153.556738|zoom=11 |name=[[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]]|image=|wikidata=Q805263}} (includes {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.85|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=Alstonville |image=|wikidata=Q964216}}) – regional centre of the Northern Rivers, home to the Big Prawn * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.8|long=153.583333|zoom=11 |name=[[Lennox Head]] |image=}} – coastal village popular with beachgoers * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.812069|long=153.287676|zoom=11 |name= [[Lismore (New South Wales)|Lismore]] |image=|wikidata=Q35001}} – largest town in the region * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.579283|long=153.230391|zoom=11 |name=[[Nimbin]] |image=|wikidata=Q991237}} – alternative community in the Byron/Lismore hinterland ===Byron Shire=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.684816|long=153.515309|zoom=11 |name=[[Bangalow]] |image=}} – federation-style village * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.644744|long=153.621376|zoom=11 |name=[[Byron Bay]] |image=|wikidata=Q1018597}} – once an alternative lifestyle town, now a booming beachfront destination, firmly on the backpacker and seachanger route * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.55|long=153.5|zoom=11 |name=[[Mullumbimby]]|image= }} – alternative Hinterland community * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.522|long=153.54|zoom=11 |name=[[Ocean Shores (New South Wales)|Ocean Shores]] |image=|wikidata=Q7076068}} – a beach town ===Clarence Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]]|wikidata=Q1025587}} – city of Jacaranda trees on the Clarence River * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Maclean]]|wikidata=Q2021276}} – a riverside town along the banks of the Clarence River * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.436310|long=153.330331|zoom=11 |name=[[Yamba]] |image=|wikidata=Q2135834}} – a beachside town that has one of Australia's most famous surf breaks ===Richmond Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.858461|long=153.039279|zoom=11 |name=[[Casino]] |image=|wikidata=Q277624}} – "Beef capital of Australia" * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.116667|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=[[Evans Head]] |image=}} – small coastal town to the east of Woodburn * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Woodburn (New South Wales)|Woodburn]]|wikidata=Q14935043}} – small riverside town along the Richmond River ===Tweed and Kyogle Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.333|long=153.383|zoom=11 |name=[[Murwillumbah]] |image=|wikidata=Q828526}} – near the foothills of Mt Wollumbin (Mt Warning); sugarcane-growing town * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.176633|long=153.540718|zoom=11 |name=[[Tweed Heads]] |image=|wikidata=Q606344}} – the southern, low-rise, and more family friendly end of the Gold Coast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.6254|long=153.0026|zoom=11 |name=[[Kyogle]]|wikidata=Q1795127}} – a gateway to Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park ==Other destinations== * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-29.1500|long=153.2833|zoom=11 |name=[[New Italy]] |image=}} – a popular roadside town, with the first Europeans who settled here being farmers from northern Italy (specifically around Veneto) * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Border Ranges National Park]]|wikidata=Q893407}} – another Gondwana WHS park with impressive eye-catching lookouts. * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q109544378|name=[[Cape Byron State Conservation Area]]|image=}} – home to the easternmost point of the Australian mainland * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Mallanganee National Park]]|wikidata=Q1165123}} – not a particularly famous park, but makes up one of the world heritage parks * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q368670|name=[[Mebbin National Park]]}} – small park also a world heritage site * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Nightcap National Park]]|wikidata=Q1573530}} – the most visited Gondwana WHS national park in the Northern Rivers * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-28.387057|long=153.326040|zoom=11 |name=[[Wollumbin National Park]] |image=}} – a large extinct shield volcano ==Understand== The Northern Rivers is a region on the North Coast of New South Wales and has a variety of beaches, rivers, world heritage listed rainforests and rural scenery. The region has seven different shires with a diverse range of unique towns and villages. ===History=== The Northern Rivers has a history of Italian settlement and the locality of New Italy was settled in 1882 by Italian pioneers who attempted to cultivate the area's difficult interior, while additional phases of migration followed in the 1920s and again with the post-World War II influx of European migrants anxious to escape their war-ravaged country. They typically leased hilly land from local farmers on which they cultivated bananas, moving to other trades when the local banana industry declined when refrigeration and better transport links facilitated the supply of cheaper competition from Queensland. ==Get in== ===By plane=== *[https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/ Coolangatta Airport] ({{IATA|OOL}}) — has domestic flights and international flights from [[New Zealand]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Japan]]. It often has cheaper flights and cheaper car hire than Ballina. There are a number of transport operators from the airport to Byron Bay. For example, [http://www.byronbayexpress.com.au/ Byron Bay - Surfers Express] do pick-up and drop-off at the airport in their runs between Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise for $27. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to the door. *[https://ballinabyronairport.com.au/ Ballina Airport] ({{IATA|BNK}}) — there are flights from [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]]. There are regular shuttle services from the airport and most of them are door to door. Book online to save money. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and [http://www.stevestours.com.au/ Steve's Tours Airport Express]{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to your door from $18. [http://www.blanchs.com.au/ Blanchs] bus service costs $10, but isn't door to door and travels through other towns on the way. Clarence Valley Airport (Grafton) and Lismore Airport used to have services from Rex, but operations ceased in 2022. ===By train=== [https://transportnsw.info/regional NSW TrainLink] passenger trains run the inland route to [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]], [[Casino]] and then towards [[Brisbane]] via [[Kyogle]]. Coaches connect the coastal towns from Casino or Grafton. ===By bus=== Many backpackers catch the coaches that ply the [[Brisbane]] to [[Sydney]] route. ==Get around== ===By car=== If you want to get outside of the main centres, then you will need a car, or to take a tour. Public Transport is limited however the following should allow a more adventurous traveller to get around. ===By bus=== Buslines Group provide public transport to Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Evans Head, Woodburn and Coraki. They also provide less frequent connections to Grafton and Tenterfield. Study the timetable before travelling and be sure you won't be stranded. Most of the drivers are fairly friendly and the buses are in radio contact with each other so connections should be fairly easily made. Blanch's bus company provide service to Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby. Services on Route 640 at least are around every 2 hours on weekdays and Saturdays at least during daylight hours. The Sunday service exists however it is limited. There are numerous other operators who run school buses around the region. These allow regular passengers however the primary drawback is they are only running at school times. ==See== * The Northern Rivers is home to 5 World Heritage listed national parks, the most bio-diverse region in Australia and stunningly beautiful * The beaches in this area are beautiful, and worth exploring. * Picturesque scenic communities can be seen across the Northern Rivers region. ==Do== *{{do | name=Tweed Tourism Inc | alt=Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and Kingscliff Visitor Information Centres | url=http://www.tweedtourism.com.au | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5536 6737 | tollfree=1800 674 414 | hours= | price= | content=Operating the Visitor Information Centres at Tweed Heads, Kingscliff and Murwillumbah. Maps, posters and souvenirs. Accommodation, tour and cruise booking service. Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads Centres open 7 days. Kingscliff Centre open Wednesday to Sunday. }} * Take the tourist drive from Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads – this will take you through the Tweed River, as well as the coastal areas. ==Eat== The type of food offered in the Northern Rivers varies by city and town, so not every place has something that will suit your tastebuds. The town of [[Casino]] is well known for its beef and the town markets itself as the "beef capital of Australia", while other cities like [[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]] or [[Byron Bay]] are well known for their seafood. Those on vegetarian, halal or kosher diets won't find it too difficult to find food that suits them in larger towns like [[Byron Bay]], but might find it harder in towns like [[Casino]]. ==Stay safe== Always swim between the flags when swimming. Crime is not a huge problem in most of the Northern Rivers, but is significantly much more of a problem than it is compared to the rest of New South Wales. Drink spiking is something that commonly occurs in [[Byron Bay]], and one should be aware of it. See [[Byron Bay#Stay safe]] for more about this, while other towns such as [[Nimbin]] get much worse where illegal drugs are sold openly, and is a common spot for police checks. ==Go next== * [[Mid-North Coast]] * [[New_England_(New_South_Wales)|New England]] * [[Gold Coast]] {{IsPartOf|New South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|-29|153.117|zoom=9}} i1ypklfpwy6pxkkfvj8b7gc1gvnhp9g 5289440 5289439 2026-06-08T11:55:03Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Eat */ 5289440 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Northern_Rivers_Banner.jpg}} The '''Northern Rivers''' region is on the far North Coast of [[New South Wales]], stretching from [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]] to the [[Tweed Heads|Tweed]] on the [[Queensland]] border. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|-29.02 |152.68|zoom=8}}{{mapshape|wikidata=Q49753363,Q752636,Q805266,Q753599,Q283019,Q753455,Q820691,Q263160|stroke-opacity=0.05}} ===Ballina and Lismore Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.868089|long=153.556738|zoom=11 |name=[[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]]|image=|wikidata=Q805263}} (includes {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.85|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=Alstonville |image=|wikidata=Q964216}}) – regional centre of the Northern Rivers, home to the Big Prawn * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.8|long=153.583333|zoom=11 |name=[[Lennox Head]] |image=}} – coastal village popular with beachgoers * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.812069|long=153.287676|zoom=11 |name= [[Lismore (New South Wales)|Lismore]] |image=|wikidata=Q35001}} – largest town in the region * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.579283|long=153.230391|zoom=11 |name=[[Nimbin]] |image=|wikidata=Q991237}} – alternative community in the Byron/Lismore hinterland ===Byron Shire=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.684816|long=153.515309|zoom=11 |name=[[Bangalow]] |image=}} – federation-style village * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.644744|long=153.621376|zoom=11 |name=[[Byron Bay]] |image=|wikidata=Q1018597}} – once an alternative lifestyle town, now a booming beachfront destination, firmly on the backpacker and seachanger route * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.55|long=153.5|zoom=11 |name=[[Mullumbimby]]|image= }} – alternative Hinterland community * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.522|long=153.54|zoom=11 |name=[[Ocean Shores (New South Wales)|Ocean Shores]] |image=|wikidata=Q7076068}} – a beach town ===Clarence Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]]|wikidata=Q1025587}} – city of Jacaranda trees on the Clarence River * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Maclean]]|wikidata=Q2021276}} – a riverside town along the banks of the Clarence River * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.436310|long=153.330331|zoom=11 |name=[[Yamba]] |image=|wikidata=Q2135834}} – a beachside town that has one of Australia's most famous surf breaks ===Richmond Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.858461|long=153.039279|zoom=11 |name=[[Casino]] |image=|wikidata=Q277624}} – "Beef capital of Australia" * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.116667|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=[[Evans Head]] |image=}} – small coastal town to the east of Woodburn * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Woodburn (New South Wales)|Woodburn]]|wikidata=Q14935043}} – small riverside town along the Richmond River ===Tweed and Kyogle Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.333|long=153.383|zoom=11 |name=[[Murwillumbah]] |image=|wikidata=Q828526}} – near the foothills of Mt Wollumbin (Mt Warning); sugarcane-growing town * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.176633|long=153.540718|zoom=11 |name=[[Tweed Heads]] |image=|wikidata=Q606344}} – the southern, low-rise, and more family friendly end of the Gold Coast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.6254|long=153.0026|zoom=11 |name=[[Kyogle]]|wikidata=Q1795127}} – a gateway to Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park ==Other destinations== * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-29.1500|long=153.2833|zoom=11 |name=[[New Italy]] |image=}} – a popular roadside town, with the first Europeans who settled here being farmers from northern Italy (specifically around Veneto) * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Border Ranges National Park]]|wikidata=Q893407}} – another Gondwana WHS park with impressive eye-catching lookouts. * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q109544378|name=[[Cape Byron State Conservation Area]]|image=}} – home to the easternmost point of the Australian mainland * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Mallanganee National Park]]|wikidata=Q1165123}} – not a particularly famous park, but makes up one of the world heritage parks * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q368670|name=[[Mebbin National Park]]}} – small park also a world heritage site * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Nightcap National Park]]|wikidata=Q1573530}} – the most visited Gondwana WHS national park in the Northern Rivers * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-28.387057|long=153.326040|zoom=11 |name=[[Wollumbin National Park]] |image=}} – a large extinct shield volcano ==Understand== The Northern Rivers is a region on the North Coast of New South Wales and has a variety of beaches, rivers, world heritage listed rainforests and rural scenery. The region has seven different shires with a diverse range of unique towns and villages. ===History=== The Northern Rivers has a history of Italian settlement and the locality of New Italy was settled in 1882 by Italian pioneers who attempted to cultivate the area's difficult interior, while additional phases of migration followed in the 1920s and again with the post-World War II influx of European migrants anxious to escape their war-ravaged country. They typically leased hilly land from local farmers on which they cultivated bananas, moving to other trades when the local banana industry declined when refrigeration and better transport links facilitated the supply of cheaper competition from Queensland. ==Get in== ===By plane=== *[https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/ Coolangatta Airport] ({{IATA|OOL}}) — has domestic flights and international flights from [[New Zealand]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Japan]]. It often has cheaper flights and cheaper car hire than Ballina. There are a number of transport operators from the airport to Byron Bay. For example, [http://www.byronbayexpress.com.au/ Byron Bay - Surfers Express] do pick-up and drop-off at the airport in their runs between Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise for $27. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to the door. *[https://ballinabyronairport.com.au/ Ballina Airport] ({{IATA|BNK}}) — there are flights from [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]]. There are regular shuttle services from the airport and most of them are door to door. Book online to save money. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and [http://www.stevestours.com.au/ Steve's Tours Airport Express]{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to your door from $18. [http://www.blanchs.com.au/ Blanchs] bus service costs $10, but isn't door to door and travels through other towns on the way. Clarence Valley Airport (Grafton) and Lismore Airport used to have services from Rex, but operations ceased in 2022. ===By train=== [https://transportnsw.info/regional NSW TrainLink] passenger trains run the inland route to [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]], [[Casino]] and then towards [[Brisbane]] via [[Kyogle]]. Coaches connect the coastal towns from Casino or Grafton. ===By bus=== Many backpackers catch the coaches that ply the [[Brisbane]] to [[Sydney]] route. ==Get around== ===By car=== If you want to get outside of the main centres, then you will need a car, or to take a tour. Public Transport is limited however the following should allow a more adventurous traveller to get around. ===By bus=== Buslines Group provide public transport to Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Evans Head, Woodburn and Coraki. They also provide less frequent connections to Grafton and Tenterfield. Study the timetable before travelling and be sure you won't be stranded. Most of the drivers are fairly friendly and the buses are in radio contact with each other so connections should be fairly easily made. Blanch's bus company provide service to Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby. Services on Route 640 at least are around every 2 hours on weekdays and Saturdays at least during daylight hours. The Sunday service exists however it is limited. There are numerous other operators who run school buses around the region. These allow regular passengers however the primary drawback is they are only running at school times. ==See== * The Northern Rivers is home to 5 World Heritage listed national parks, the most bio-diverse region in Australia and stunningly beautiful * The beaches in this area are beautiful, and worth exploring. * Picturesque scenic communities can be seen across the Northern Rivers region. ==Do== *{{do | name=Tweed Tourism Inc | alt=Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and Kingscliff Visitor Information Centres | url=http://www.tweedtourism.com.au | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5536 6737 | tollfree=1800 674 414 | hours= | price= | content=Operating the Visitor Information Centres at Tweed Heads, Kingscliff and Murwillumbah. Maps, posters and souvenirs. Accommodation, tour and cruise booking service. Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads Centres open 7 days. Kingscliff Centre open Wednesday to Sunday. }} * Take the tourist drive from Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads – this will take you through the Tweed River, as well as the coastal areas. ==Eat== The type of food offered in the Northern Rivers varies by city and town, so not every place has something that will suit your tastebuds. The town of [[Casino]] is well known for its beef and the town markets itself as the "beef capital of Australia", while other cities like [[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]] or [[Byron Bay]] are well known for their seafood. Those on vegetarian, halal or kosher diets won't find it too difficult to find food that suits them in larger towns like [[Byron Bay]], but might find it harder in more inland, out-of-the-way towns like [[Casino]]. ==Stay safe== Always swim between the flags when swimming. Crime is not a huge problem in most of the Northern Rivers, but is significantly much more of a problem than it is compared to the rest of New South Wales. Drink spiking is something that commonly occurs in [[Byron Bay]], and one should be aware of it. See [[Byron Bay#Stay safe]] for more about this, while other towns such as [[Nimbin]] get much worse where illegal drugs are sold openly, and is a common spot for police checks. ==Go next== * [[Mid-North Coast]] * [[New_England_(New_South_Wales)|New England]] * [[Gold Coast]] {{IsPartOf|New South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|-29|153.117|zoom=9}} ai0izxtiwg1z7jbaz7nka7otazqtkgu 5289441 5289440 2026-06-08T11:56:55Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By bus */ 5289441 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Northern_Rivers_Banner.jpg}} The '''Northern Rivers''' region is on the far North Coast of [[New South Wales]], stretching from [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]] to the [[Tweed Heads|Tweed]] on the [[Queensland]] border. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|-29.02 |152.68|zoom=8}}{{mapshape|wikidata=Q49753363,Q752636,Q805266,Q753599,Q283019,Q753455,Q820691,Q263160|stroke-opacity=0.05}} ===Ballina and Lismore Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.868089|long=153.556738|zoom=11 |name=[[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]]|image=|wikidata=Q805263}} (includes {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.85|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=Alstonville |image=|wikidata=Q964216}}) – regional centre of the Northern Rivers, home to the Big Prawn * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.8|long=153.583333|zoom=11 |name=[[Lennox Head]] |image=}} – coastal village popular with beachgoers * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.812069|long=153.287676|zoom=11 |name= [[Lismore (New South Wales)|Lismore]] |image=|wikidata=Q35001}} – largest town in the region * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.579283|long=153.230391|zoom=11 |name=[[Nimbin]] |image=|wikidata=Q991237}} – alternative community in the Byron/Lismore hinterland ===Byron Shire=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.684816|long=153.515309|zoom=11 |name=[[Bangalow]] |image=}} – federation-style village * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.644744|long=153.621376|zoom=11 |name=[[Byron Bay]] |image=|wikidata=Q1018597}} – once an alternative lifestyle town, now a booming beachfront destination, firmly on the backpacker and seachanger route * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.55|long=153.5|zoom=11 |name=[[Mullumbimby]]|image= }} – alternative Hinterland community * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.522|long=153.54|zoom=11 |name=[[Ocean Shores (New South Wales)|Ocean Shores]] |image=|wikidata=Q7076068}} – a beach town ===Clarence Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]]|wikidata=Q1025587}} – city of Jacaranda trees on the Clarence River * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Maclean]]|wikidata=Q2021276}} – a riverside town along the banks of the Clarence River * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.436310|long=153.330331|zoom=11 |name=[[Yamba]] |image=|wikidata=Q2135834}} – a beachside town that has one of Australia's most famous surf breaks ===Richmond Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.858461|long=153.039279|zoom=11 |name=[[Casino]] |image=|wikidata=Q277624}} – "Beef capital of Australia" * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.116667|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=[[Evans Head]] |image=}} – small coastal town to the east of Woodburn * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Woodburn (New South Wales)|Woodburn]]|wikidata=Q14935043}} – small riverside town along the Richmond River ===Tweed and Kyogle Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.333|long=153.383|zoom=11 |name=[[Murwillumbah]] |image=|wikidata=Q828526}} – near the foothills of Mt Wollumbin (Mt Warning); sugarcane-growing town * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.176633|long=153.540718|zoom=11 |name=[[Tweed Heads]] |image=|wikidata=Q606344}} – the southern, low-rise, and more family friendly end of the Gold Coast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.6254|long=153.0026|zoom=11 |name=[[Kyogle]]|wikidata=Q1795127}} – a gateway to Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park ==Other destinations== * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-29.1500|long=153.2833|zoom=11 |name=[[New Italy]] |image=}} – a popular roadside town, with the first Europeans who settled here being farmers from northern Italy (specifically around Veneto) * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Border Ranges National Park]]|wikidata=Q893407}} – another Gondwana WHS park with impressive eye-catching lookouts. * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q109544378|name=[[Cape Byron State Conservation Area]]|image=}} – home to the easternmost point of the Australian mainland * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Mallanganee National Park]]|wikidata=Q1165123}} – not a particularly famous park, but makes up one of the world heritage parks * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q368670|name=[[Mebbin National Park]]}} – small park also a world heritage site * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Nightcap National Park]]|wikidata=Q1573530}} – the most visited Gondwana WHS national park in the Northern Rivers * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-28.387057|long=153.326040|zoom=11 |name=[[Wollumbin National Park]] |image=}} – a large extinct shield volcano ==Understand== The Northern Rivers is a region on the North Coast of New South Wales and has a variety of beaches, rivers, world heritage listed rainforests and rural scenery. The region has seven different shires with a diverse range of unique towns and villages. ===History=== The Northern Rivers has a history of Italian settlement and the locality of New Italy was settled in 1882 by Italian pioneers who attempted to cultivate the area's difficult interior, while additional phases of migration followed in the 1920s and again with the post-World War II influx of European migrants anxious to escape their war-ravaged country. They typically leased hilly land from local farmers on which they cultivated bananas, moving to other trades when the local banana industry declined when refrigeration and better transport links facilitated the supply of cheaper competition from Queensland. ==Get in== ===By plane=== *[https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/ Coolangatta Airport] ({{IATA|OOL}}) — has domestic flights and international flights from [[New Zealand]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Japan]]. It often has cheaper flights and cheaper car hire than Ballina. There are a number of transport operators from the airport to Byron Bay. For example, [http://www.byronbayexpress.com.au/ Byron Bay - Surfers Express] do pick-up and drop-off at the airport in their runs between Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise for $27. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to the door. *[https://ballinabyronairport.com.au/ Ballina Airport] ({{IATA|BNK}}) — there are flights from [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]]. There are regular shuttle services from the airport and most of them are door to door. Book online to save money. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and [http://www.stevestours.com.au/ Steve's Tours Airport Express]{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to your door from $18. [http://www.blanchs.com.au/ Blanchs] bus service costs $10, but isn't door to door and travels through other towns on the way. Clarence Valley Airport (Grafton) and Lismore Airport used to have services from Rex, but operations ceased in 2022. ===By train=== [https://transportnsw.info/regional NSW TrainLink] passenger trains run the inland route to [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]], [[Casino]] and then towards [[Brisbane]] via [[Kyogle]]. Coaches connect the coastal towns from Casino or Grafton. ===By bus=== Many backpackers catch the coaches that ply the [[Brisbane]] to [[Sydney]] route. '''[https://www.greyhound.com.au/ Greyhound]''', '''[https://www.flixbus.com.au/ Flixbus]''' and '''[https://premierms.com.au/ Premier]''' are the main coach operators, each with slightly different timing (and prices). ==Get around== ===By car=== If you want to get outside of the main centres, then you will need a car, or to take a tour. Public Transport is limited however the following should allow a more adventurous traveller to get around. ===By bus=== Buslines Group provide public transport to Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Evans Head, Woodburn and Coraki. They also provide less frequent connections to Grafton and Tenterfield. Study the timetable before travelling and be sure you won't be stranded. Most of the drivers are fairly friendly and the buses are in radio contact with each other so connections should be fairly easily made. Blanch's bus company provide service to Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby. Services on Route 640 at least are around every 2 hours on weekdays and Saturdays at least during daylight hours. The Sunday service exists however it is limited. There are numerous other operators who run school buses around the region. These allow regular passengers however the primary drawback is they are only running at school times. ==See== * The Northern Rivers is home to 5 World Heritage listed national parks, the most bio-diverse region in Australia and stunningly beautiful * The beaches in this area are beautiful, and worth exploring. * Picturesque scenic communities can be seen across the Northern Rivers region. ==Do== *{{do | name=Tweed Tourism Inc | alt=Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and Kingscliff Visitor Information Centres | url=http://www.tweedtourism.com.au | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5536 6737 | tollfree=1800 674 414 | hours= | price= | content=Operating the Visitor Information Centres at Tweed Heads, Kingscliff and Murwillumbah. Maps, posters and souvenirs. Accommodation, tour and cruise booking service. Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads Centres open 7 days. Kingscliff Centre open Wednesday to Sunday. }} * Take the tourist drive from Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads – this will take you through the Tweed River, as well as the coastal areas. ==Eat== The type of food offered in the Northern Rivers varies by city and town, so not every place has something that will suit your tastebuds. The town of [[Casino]] is well known for its beef and the town markets itself as the "beef capital of Australia", while other cities like [[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]] or [[Byron Bay]] are well known for their seafood. Those on vegetarian, halal or kosher diets won't find it too difficult to find food that suits them in larger towns like [[Byron Bay]], but might find it harder in more inland, out-of-the-way towns like [[Casino]]. ==Stay safe== Always swim between the flags when swimming. Crime is not a huge problem in most of the Northern Rivers, but is significantly much more of a problem than it is compared to the rest of New South Wales. Drink spiking is something that commonly occurs in [[Byron Bay]], and one should be aware of it. See [[Byron Bay#Stay safe]] for more about this, while other towns such as [[Nimbin]] get much worse where illegal drugs are sold openly, and is a common spot for police checks. ==Go next== * [[Mid-North Coast]] * [[New_England_(New_South_Wales)|New England]] * [[Gold Coast]] {{IsPartOf|New South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|-29|153.117|zoom=9}} 9oytxuxr1thgicd758m1z2npy444a7h 5289442 5289441 2026-06-08T11:57:20Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By bus */ 5289442 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Northern_Rivers_Banner.jpg}} The '''Northern Rivers''' region is on the far North Coast of [[New South Wales]], stretching from [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]] to the [[Tweed Heads|Tweed]] on the [[Queensland]] border. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|-29.02 |152.68|zoom=8}}{{mapshape|wikidata=Q49753363,Q752636,Q805266,Q753599,Q283019,Q753455,Q820691,Q263160|stroke-opacity=0.05}} ===Ballina and Lismore Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.868089|long=153.556738|zoom=11 |name=[[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]]|image=|wikidata=Q805263}} (includes {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.85|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=Alstonville |image=|wikidata=Q964216}}) – regional centre of the Northern Rivers, home to the Big Prawn * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.8|long=153.583333|zoom=11 |name=[[Lennox Head]] |image=}} – coastal village popular with beachgoers * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.812069|long=153.287676|zoom=11 |name= [[Lismore (New South Wales)|Lismore]] |image=|wikidata=Q35001}} – largest town in the region * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.579283|long=153.230391|zoom=11 |name=[[Nimbin]] |image=|wikidata=Q991237}} – alternative community in the Byron/Lismore hinterland ===Byron Shire=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.684816|long=153.515309|zoom=11 |name=[[Bangalow]] |image=}} – federation-style village * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.644744|long=153.621376|zoom=11 |name=[[Byron Bay]] |image=|wikidata=Q1018597}} – once an alternative lifestyle town, now a booming beachfront destination, firmly on the backpacker and seachanger route * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.55|long=153.5|zoom=11 |name=[[Mullumbimby]]|image= }} – alternative Hinterland community * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.522|long=153.54|zoom=11 |name=[[Ocean Shores (New South Wales)|Ocean Shores]] |image=|wikidata=Q7076068}} – a beach town ===Clarence Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]]|wikidata=Q1025587}} – city of Jacaranda trees on the Clarence River * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Maclean]]|wikidata=Q2021276}} – a riverside town along the banks of the Clarence River * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.436310|long=153.330331|zoom=11 |name=[[Yamba]] |image=|wikidata=Q2135834}} – a beachside town that has one of Australia's most famous surf breaks ===Richmond Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.858461|long=153.039279|zoom=11 |name=[[Casino]] |image=|wikidata=Q277624}} – "Beef capital of Australia" * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.116667|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=[[Evans Head]] |image=}} – small coastal town to the east of Woodburn * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Woodburn (New South Wales)|Woodburn]]|wikidata=Q14935043}} – small riverside town along the Richmond River ===Tweed and Kyogle Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.333|long=153.383|zoom=11 |name=[[Murwillumbah]] |image=|wikidata=Q828526}} – near the foothills of Mt Wollumbin (Mt Warning); sugarcane-growing town * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.176633|long=153.540718|zoom=11 |name=[[Tweed Heads]] |image=|wikidata=Q606344}} – the southern, low-rise, and more family friendly end of the Gold Coast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.6254|long=153.0026|zoom=11 |name=[[Kyogle]]|wikidata=Q1795127}} – a gateway to Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park ==Other destinations== * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-29.1500|long=153.2833|zoom=11 |name=[[New Italy]] |image=}} – a popular roadside town, with the first Europeans who settled here being farmers from northern Italy (specifically around Veneto) * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Border Ranges National Park]]|wikidata=Q893407}} – another Gondwana WHS park with impressive eye-catching lookouts. * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q109544378|name=[[Cape Byron State Conservation Area]]|image=}} – home to the easternmost point of the Australian mainland * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Mallanganee National Park]]|wikidata=Q1165123}} – not a particularly famous park, but makes up one of the world heritage parks * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q368670|name=[[Mebbin National Park]]}} – small park also a world heritage site * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Nightcap National Park]]|wikidata=Q1573530}} – the most visited Gondwana WHS national park in the Northern Rivers * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-28.387057|long=153.326040|zoom=11 |name=[[Wollumbin National Park]] |image=}} – a large extinct shield volcano ==Understand== The Northern Rivers is a region on the North Coast of New South Wales and has a variety of beaches, rivers, world heritage listed rainforests and rural scenery. The region has seven different shires with a diverse range of unique towns and villages. ===History=== The Northern Rivers has a history of Italian settlement and the locality of New Italy was settled in 1882 by Italian pioneers who attempted to cultivate the area's difficult interior, while additional phases of migration followed in the 1920s and again with the post-World War II influx of European migrants anxious to escape their war-ravaged country. They typically leased hilly land from local farmers on which they cultivated bananas, moving to other trades when the local banana industry declined when refrigeration and better transport links facilitated the supply of cheaper competition from Queensland. ==Get in== ===By plane=== *[https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/ Coolangatta Airport] ({{IATA|OOL}}) — has domestic flights and international flights from [[New Zealand]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Japan]]. It often has cheaper flights and cheaper car hire than Ballina. There are a number of transport operators from the airport to Byron Bay. For example, [http://www.byronbayexpress.com.au/ Byron Bay - Surfers Express] do pick-up and drop-off at the airport in their runs between Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise for $27. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to the door. *[https://ballinabyronairport.com.au/ Ballina Airport] ({{IATA|BNK}}) — there are flights from [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]]. There are regular shuttle services from the airport and most of them are door to door. Book online to save money. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and [http://www.stevestours.com.au/ Steve's Tours Airport Express]{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to your door from $18. [http://www.blanchs.com.au/ Blanchs] bus service costs $10, but isn't door to door and travels through other towns on the way. Clarence Valley Airport (Grafton) and Lismore Airport used to have services from Rex, but operations ceased in 2022. ===By train=== [https://transportnsw.info/regional NSW TrainLink] passenger trains run the inland route to [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]], [[Casino]] and then towards [[Brisbane]] via [[Kyogle]]. Coaches connect the coastal towns from Casino or Grafton. ===By bus=== Many backpackers catch the coaches that ply the [[Brisbane]] to [[Sydney]] route. '''[https://www.greyhound.com.au/ Greyhound]''', '''[https://www.flixbus.com.au/ Flixbus]''' and '''[https://premierms.com.au/ Premier]''' are the main coach operators, each with slightly different timing, frequency and prices. ==Get around== ===By car=== If you want to get outside of the main centres, then you will need a car, or to take a tour. Public Transport is limited however the following should allow a more adventurous traveller to get around. ===By bus=== Buslines Group provide public transport to Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Evans Head, Woodburn and Coraki. They also provide less frequent connections to Grafton and Tenterfield. Study the timetable before travelling and be sure you won't be stranded. Most of the drivers are fairly friendly and the buses are in radio contact with each other so connections should be fairly easily made. Blanch's bus company provide service to Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby. Services on Route 640 at least are around every 2 hours on weekdays and Saturdays at least during daylight hours. The Sunday service exists however it is limited. There are numerous other operators who run school buses around the region. These allow regular passengers however the primary drawback is they are only running at school times. ==See== * The Northern Rivers is home to 5 World Heritage listed national parks, the most bio-diverse region in Australia and stunningly beautiful * The beaches in this area are beautiful, and worth exploring. * Picturesque scenic communities can be seen across the Northern Rivers region. ==Do== *{{do | name=Tweed Tourism Inc | alt=Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and Kingscliff Visitor Information Centres | url=http://www.tweedtourism.com.au | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5536 6737 | tollfree=1800 674 414 | hours= | price= | content=Operating the Visitor Information Centres at Tweed Heads, Kingscliff and Murwillumbah. Maps, posters and souvenirs. Accommodation, tour and cruise booking service. Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads Centres open 7 days. Kingscliff Centre open Wednesday to Sunday. }} * Take the tourist drive from Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads – this will take you through the Tweed River, as well as the coastal areas. ==Eat== The type of food offered in the Northern Rivers varies by city and town, so not every place has something that will suit your tastebuds. The town of [[Casino]] is well known for its beef and the town markets itself as the "beef capital of Australia", while other cities like [[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]] or [[Byron Bay]] are well known for their seafood. Those on vegetarian, halal or kosher diets won't find it too difficult to find food that suits them in larger towns like [[Byron Bay]], but might find it harder in more inland, out-of-the-way towns like [[Casino]]. ==Stay safe== Always swim between the flags when swimming. Crime is not a huge problem in most of the Northern Rivers, but is significantly much more of a problem than it is compared to the rest of New South Wales. Drink spiking is something that commonly occurs in [[Byron Bay]], and one should be aware of it. See [[Byron Bay#Stay safe]] for more about this, while other towns such as [[Nimbin]] get much worse where illegal drugs are sold openly, and is a common spot for police checks. ==Go next== * [[Mid-North Coast]] * [[New_England_(New_South_Wales)|New England]] * [[Gold Coast]] {{IsPartOf|New South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|-29|153.117|zoom=9}} qsc9l5a3b54l6yni2ewhdgjq46a6dph 5289443 5289442 2026-06-08T11:58:09Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By bus */ 5289443 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Northern_Rivers_Banner.jpg}} The '''Northern Rivers''' region is on the far North Coast of [[New South Wales]], stretching from [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]] to the [[Tweed Heads|Tweed]] on the [[Queensland]] border. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|-29.02 |152.68|zoom=8}}{{mapshape|wikidata=Q49753363,Q752636,Q805266,Q753599,Q283019,Q753455,Q820691,Q263160|stroke-opacity=0.05}} ===Ballina and Lismore Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.868089|long=153.556738|zoom=11 |name=[[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]]|image=|wikidata=Q805263}} (includes {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.85|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=Alstonville |image=|wikidata=Q964216}}) – regional centre of the Northern Rivers, home to the Big Prawn * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.8|long=153.583333|zoom=11 |name=[[Lennox Head]] |image=}} – coastal village popular with beachgoers * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.812069|long=153.287676|zoom=11 |name= [[Lismore (New South Wales)|Lismore]] |image=|wikidata=Q35001}} – largest town in the region * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.579283|long=153.230391|zoom=11 |name=[[Nimbin]] |image=|wikidata=Q991237}} – alternative community in the Byron/Lismore hinterland ===Byron Shire=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.684816|long=153.515309|zoom=11 |name=[[Bangalow]] |image=}} – federation-style village * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.644744|long=153.621376|zoom=11 |name=[[Byron Bay]] |image=|wikidata=Q1018597}} – once an alternative lifestyle town, now a booming beachfront destination, firmly on the backpacker and seachanger route * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.55|long=153.5|zoom=11 |name=[[Mullumbimby]]|image= }} – alternative Hinterland community * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.522|long=153.54|zoom=11 |name=[[Ocean Shores (New South Wales)|Ocean Shores]] |image=|wikidata=Q7076068}} – a beach town ===Clarence Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]]|wikidata=Q1025587}} – city of Jacaranda trees on the Clarence River * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Maclean]]|wikidata=Q2021276}} – a riverside town along the banks of the Clarence River * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.436310|long=153.330331|zoom=11 |name=[[Yamba]] |image=|wikidata=Q2135834}} – a beachside town that has one of Australia's most famous surf breaks ===Richmond Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.858461|long=153.039279|zoom=11 |name=[[Casino]] |image=|wikidata=Q277624}} – "Beef capital of Australia" * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.116667|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=[[Evans Head]] |image=}} – small coastal town to the east of Woodburn * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Woodburn (New South Wales)|Woodburn]]|wikidata=Q14935043}} – small riverside town along the Richmond River ===Tweed and Kyogle Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.333|long=153.383|zoom=11 |name=[[Murwillumbah]] |image=|wikidata=Q828526}} – near the foothills of Mt Wollumbin (Mt Warning); sugarcane-growing town * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.176633|long=153.540718|zoom=11 |name=[[Tweed Heads]] |image=|wikidata=Q606344}} – the southern, low-rise, and more family friendly end of the Gold Coast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.6254|long=153.0026|zoom=11 |name=[[Kyogle]]|wikidata=Q1795127}} – a gateway to Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park ==Other destinations== * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-29.1500|long=153.2833|zoom=11 |name=[[New Italy]] |image=}} – a popular roadside town, with the first Europeans who settled here being farmers from northern Italy (specifically around Veneto) * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Border Ranges National Park]]|wikidata=Q893407}} – another Gondwana WHS park with impressive eye-catching lookouts. * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q109544378|name=[[Cape Byron State Conservation Area]]|image=}} – home to the easternmost point of the Australian mainland * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Mallanganee National Park]]|wikidata=Q1165123}} – not a particularly famous park, but makes up one of the world heritage parks * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q368670|name=[[Mebbin National Park]]}} – small park also a world heritage site * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Nightcap National Park]]|wikidata=Q1573530}} – the most visited Gondwana WHS national park in the Northern Rivers * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-28.387057|long=153.326040|zoom=11 |name=[[Wollumbin National Park]] |image=}} – a large extinct shield volcano ==Understand== The Northern Rivers is a region on the North Coast of New South Wales and has a variety of beaches, rivers, world heritage listed rainforests and rural scenery. The region has seven different shires with a diverse range of unique towns and villages. ===History=== The Northern Rivers has a history of Italian settlement and the locality of New Italy was settled in 1882 by Italian pioneers who attempted to cultivate the area's difficult interior, while additional phases of migration followed in the 1920s and again with the post-World War II influx of European migrants anxious to escape their war-ravaged country. They typically leased hilly land from local farmers on which they cultivated bananas, moving to other trades when the local banana industry declined when refrigeration and better transport links facilitated the supply of cheaper competition from Queensland. ==Get in== ===By plane=== *[https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/ Coolangatta Airport] ({{IATA|OOL}}) — has domestic flights and international flights from [[New Zealand]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Japan]]. It often has cheaper flights and cheaper car hire than Ballina. There are a number of transport operators from the airport to Byron Bay. For example, [http://www.byronbayexpress.com.au/ Byron Bay - Surfers Express] do pick-up and drop-off at the airport in their runs between Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise for $27. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to the door. *[https://ballinabyronairport.com.au/ Ballina Airport] ({{IATA|BNK}}) — there are flights from [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]]. There are regular shuttle services from the airport and most of them are door to door. Book online to save money. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and [http://www.stevestours.com.au/ Steve's Tours Airport Express]{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to your door from $18. [http://www.blanchs.com.au/ Blanchs] bus service costs $10, but isn't door to door and travels through other towns on the way. Clarence Valley Airport (Grafton) and Lismore Airport used to have services from Rex, but operations ceased in 2022. ===By train=== [https://transportnsw.info/regional NSW TrainLink] passenger trains run the inland route to [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]], [[Casino]] and then towards [[Brisbane]] via [[Kyogle]]. Coaches connect the coastal towns from Casino or Grafton. ===By bus=== Many backpackers catch the coaches that ply the [[Brisbane]] to [[Sydney]] route. '''[https://www.greyhound.com.au/ Greyhound]''', '''[https://www.flixbus.com.au/ Flixbus]''' and '''[https://premierms.com.au/ Premier]''' are the main coach operators, each with slightly different timing, frequency and prices. While the routes may slightly differ, all three main coach operators typically stop by [[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]] and [[Byron Bay]]. ==Get around== ===By car=== If you want to get outside of the main centres, then you will need a car, or to take a tour. Public Transport is limited however the following should allow a more adventurous traveller to get around. ===By bus=== Buslines Group provide public transport to Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Evans Head, Woodburn and Coraki. They also provide less frequent connections to Grafton and Tenterfield. Study the timetable before travelling and be sure you won't be stranded. Most of the drivers are fairly friendly and the buses are in radio contact with each other so connections should be fairly easily made. Blanch's bus company provide service to Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby. Services on Route 640 at least are around every 2 hours on weekdays and Saturdays at least during daylight hours. The Sunday service exists however it is limited. There are numerous other operators who run school buses around the region. These allow regular passengers however the primary drawback is they are only running at school times. ==See== * The Northern Rivers is home to 5 World Heritage listed national parks, the most bio-diverse region in Australia and stunningly beautiful * The beaches in this area are beautiful, and worth exploring. * Picturesque scenic communities can be seen across the Northern Rivers region. ==Do== *{{do | name=Tweed Tourism Inc | alt=Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and Kingscliff Visitor Information Centres | url=http://www.tweedtourism.com.au | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5536 6737 | tollfree=1800 674 414 | hours= | price= | content=Operating the Visitor Information Centres at Tweed Heads, Kingscliff and Murwillumbah. Maps, posters and souvenirs. Accommodation, tour and cruise booking service. Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads Centres open 7 days. Kingscliff Centre open Wednesday to Sunday. }} * Take the tourist drive from Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads – this will take you through the Tweed River, as well as the coastal areas. ==Eat== The type of food offered in the Northern Rivers varies by city and town, so not every place has something that will suit your tastebuds. The town of [[Casino]] is well known for its beef and the town markets itself as the "beef capital of Australia", while other cities like [[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]] or [[Byron Bay]] are well known for their seafood. Those on vegetarian, halal or kosher diets won't find it too difficult to find food that suits them in larger towns like [[Byron Bay]], but might find it harder in more inland, out-of-the-way towns like [[Casino]]. ==Stay safe== Always swim between the flags when swimming. Crime is not a huge problem in most of the Northern Rivers, but is significantly much more of a problem than it is compared to the rest of New South Wales. Drink spiking is something that commonly occurs in [[Byron Bay]], and one should be aware of it. See [[Byron Bay#Stay safe]] for more about this, while other towns such as [[Nimbin]] get much worse where illegal drugs are sold openly, and is a common spot for police checks. ==Go next== * [[Mid-North Coast]] * [[New_England_(New_South_Wales)|New England]] * [[Gold Coast]] {{IsPartOf|New South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|-29|153.117|zoom=9}} 8deu0znbtwl5cr30mt055fnxmv90elk 5289444 5289443 2026-06-08T11:58:59Z SHB2000 2248002 /* By bus */ 5289444 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Northern_Rivers_Banner.jpg}} The '''Northern Rivers''' region is on the far North Coast of [[New South Wales]], stretching from [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]] to the [[Tweed Heads|Tweed]] on the [[Queensland]] border. ==Cities== {{Mapframe|-29.02 |152.68|zoom=8}}{{mapshape|wikidata=Q49753363,Q752636,Q805266,Q753599,Q283019,Q753455,Q820691,Q263160|stroke-opacity=0.05}} ===Ballina and Lismore Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.868089|long=153.556738|zoom=11 |name=[[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]]|image=|wikidata=Q805263}} (includes {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.85|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=Alstonville |image=|wikidata=Q964216}}) – regional centre of the Northern Rivers, home to the Big Prawn * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.8|long=153.583333|zoom=11 |name=[[Lennox Head]] |image=}} – coastal village popular with beachgoers * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.812069|long=153.287676|zoom=11 |name= [[Lismore (New South Wales)|Lismore]] |image=|wikidata=Q35001}} – largest town in the region * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.579283|long=153.230391|zoom=11 |name=[[Nimbin]] |image=|wikidata=Q991237}} – alternative community in the Byron/Lismore hinterland ===Byron Shire=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.684816|long=153.515309|zoom=11 |name=[[Bangalow]] |image=}} – federation-style village * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.644744|long=153.621376|zoom=11 |name=[[Byron Bay]] |image=|wikidata=Q1018597}} – once an alternative lifestyle town, now a booming beachfront destination, firmly on the backpacker and seachanger route * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.55|long=153.5|zoom=11 |name=[[Mullumbimby]]|image= }} – alternative Hinterland community * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.522|long=153.54|zoom=11 |name=[[Ocean Shores (New South Wales)|Ocean Shores]] |image=|wikidata=Q7076068}} – a beach town ===Clarence Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city|name=[[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]]|wikidata=Q1025587}} – city of Jacaranda trees on the Clarence River * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Maclean]]|wikidata=Q2021276}} – a riverside town along the banks of the Clarence River * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.436310|long=153.330331|zoom=11 |name=[[Yamba]] |image=|wikidata=Q2135834}} – a beachside town that has one of Australia's most famous surf breaks ===Richmond Valley=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.858461|long=153.039279|zoom=11 |name=[[Casino]] |image=|wikidata=Q277624}} – "Beef capital of Australia" * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-29.116667|long=153.433333|zoom=11 |name=[[Evans Head]] |image=}} – small coastal town to the east of Woodburn * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Woodburn (New South Wales)|Woodburn]]|wikidata=Q14935043}} – small riverside town along the Richmond River ===Tweed and Kyogle Shires=== * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.333|long=153.383|zoom=11 |name=[[Murwillumbah]] |image=|wikidata=Q828526}} – near the foothills of Mt Wollumbin (Mt Warning); sugarcane-growing town * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.176633|long=153.540718|zoom=11 |name=[[Tweed Heads]] |image=|wikidata=Q606344}} – the southern, low-rise, and more family friendly end of the Gold Coast * {{Marker|type=city |lat=-28.6254|long=153.0026|zoom=11 |name=[[Kyogle]]|wikidata=Q1795127}} – a gateway to Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park ==Other destinations== * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-29.1500|long=153.2833|zoom=11 |name=[[New Italy]] |image=}} – a popular roadside town, with the first Europeans who settled here being farmers from northern Italy (specifically around Veneto) * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Border Ranges National Park]]|wikidata=Q893407}} – another Gondwana WHS park with impressive eye-catching lookouts. * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q109544378|name=[[Cape Byron State Conservation Area]]|image=}} – home to the easternmost point of the Australian mainland * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Mallanganee National Park]]|wikidata=Q1165123}} – not a particularly famous park, but makes up one of the world heritage parks * {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q368670|name=[[Mebbin National Park]]}} – small park also a world heritage site * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Nightcap National Park]]|wikidata=Q1573530}} – the most visited Gondwana WHS national park in the Northern Rivers * {{Marker|type=vicinity |lat=-28.387057|long=153.326040|zoom=11 |name=[[Wollumbin National Park]] |image=}} – a large extinct shield volcano ==Understand== The Northern Rivers is a region on the North Coast of New South Wales and has a variety of beaches, rivers, world heritage listed rainforests and rural scenery. The region has seven different shires with a diverse range of unique towns and villages. ===History=== The Northern Rivers has a history of Italian settlement and the locality of New Italy was settled in 1882 by Italian pioneers who attempted to cultivate the area's difficult interior, while additional phases of migration followed in the 1920s and again with the post-World War II influx of European migrants anxious to escape their war-ravaged country. They typically leased hilly land from local farmers on which they cultivated bananas, moving to other trades when the local banana industry declined when refrigeration and better transport links facilitated the supply of cheaper competition from Queensland. ==Get in== ===By plane=== *[https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/ Coolangatta Airport] ({{IATA|OOL}}) — has domestic flights and international flights from [[New Zealand]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Japan]]. It often has cheaper flights and cheaper car hire than Ballina. There are a number of transport operators from the airport to Byron Bay. For example, [http://www.byronbayexpress.com.au/ Byron Bay - Surfers Express] do pick-up and drop-off at the airport in their runs between Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise for $27. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to the door. *[https://ballinabyronairport.com.au/ Ballina Airport] ({{IATA|BNK}}) — there are flights from [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]]. There are regular shuttle services from the airport and most of them are door to door. Book online to save money. [http://www.xcede.com.au/ Xcede Airport Transfers]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and [http://www.stevestours.com.au/ Steve's Tours Airport Express]{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} offer shuttle services direct to your door from $18. [http://www.blanchs.com.au/ Blanchs] bus service costs $10, but isn't door to door and travels through other towns on the way. Clarence Valley Airport (Grafton) and Lismore Airport used to have services from Rex, but operations ceased in 2022. ===By train=== [https://transportnsw.info/regional NSW TrainLink] passenger trains run the inland route to [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]], [[Casino]] and then towards [[Brisbane]] via [[Kyogle]]. Coaches connect the coastal towns from Casino or Grafton. ===By bus=== Many backpackers catch the coaches that ply the [[Brisbane]] to [[Sydney]] route. '''[https://www.greyhound.com.au/ Greyhound]''', '''[https://www.flixbus.com.au/ Flixbus]''' and '''[https://premierms.com.au/ Premier]''' are the main coach operators, each with slightly different timing, frequency and prices. While the routes may slightly differ, all three main coach operators typically stop by [[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]] and [[Byron Bay]], most of the time also [[Grafton (New South Wales)|Grafton]]. ==Get around== ===By car=== If you want to get outside of the main centres, then you will need a car, or to take a tour. Public Transport is limited however the following should allow a more adventurous traveller to get around. ===By bus=== Buslines Group provide public transport to Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Kyogle, Evans Head, Woodburn and Coraki. They also provide less frequent connections to Grafton and Tenterfield. Study the timetable before travelling and be sure you won't be stranded. Most of the drivers are fairly friendly and the buses are in radio contact with each other so connections should be fairly easily made. Blanch's bus company provide service to Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Bangalow and Mullumbimby. Services on Route 640 at least are around every 2 hours on weekdays and Saturdays at least during daylight hours. The Sunday service exists however it is limited. There are numerous other operators who run school buses around the region. These allow regular passengers however the primary drawback is they are only running at school times. ==See== * The Northern Rivers is home to 5 World Heritage listed national parks, the most bio-diverse region in Australia and stunningly beautiful * The beaches in this area are beautiful, and worth exploring. * Picturesque scenic communities can be seen across the Northern Rivers region. ==Do== *{{do | name=Tweed Tourism Inc | alt=Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and Kingscliff Visitor Information Centres | url=http://www.tweedtourism.com.au | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+61 7 5536 6737 | tollfree=1800 674 414 | hours= | price= | content=Operating the Visitor Information Centres at Tweed Heads, Kingscliff and Murwillumbah. Maps, posters and souvenirs. Accommodation, tour and cruise booking service. Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads Centres open 7 days. Kingscliff Centre open Wednesday to Sunday. }} * Take the tourist drive from Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads – this will take you through the Tweed River, as well as the coastal areas. ==Eat== The type of food offered in the Northern Rivers varies by city and town, so not every place has something that will suit your tastebuds. The town of [[Casino]] is well known for its beef and the town markets itself as the "beef capital of Australia", while other cities like [[Ballina (New South Wales)|Ballina]] or [[Byron Bay]] are well known for their seafood. Those on vegetarian, halal or kosher diets won't find it too difficult to find food that suits them in larger towns like [[Byron Bay]], but might find it harder in more inland, out-of-the-way towns like [[Casino]]. ==Stay safe== Always swim between the flags when swimming. Crime is not a huge problem in most of the Northern Rivers, but is significantly much more of a problem than it is compared to the rest of New South Wales. Drink spiking is something that commonly occurs in [[Byron Bay]], and one should be aware of it. See [[Byron Bay#Stay safe]] for more about this, while other towns such as [[Nimbin]] get much worse where illegal drugs are sold openly, and is a common spot for police checks. ==Go next== * [[Mid-North Coast]] * [[New_England_(New_South_Wales)|New England]] * [[Gold Coast]] {{IsPartOf|New South Wales}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|-29|153.117|zoom=9}} ankzmvuq649opdmn3c6ibn9aozq115a 0 25481 5289242 5240212 2026-06-07T21:31:53Z Sgroey 2240936 /* Snorkelling */ add info, ce 5289242 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nusa Lembongan (Bali) banner Seaweed farming.jpg|caption=Seaweed farming|star=yes|dotm=yes}} '''Nusa Lembongan''' is a small island off the southeast coast of the main island of [[Bali]]. Fast becoming one of Bali's most popular attractions, this island is a world away from the hassle and hectic pace of [[South Bali]]. Neither hawkers nor traffic mar the magnificent scenery; this is a fine place to just put your feet up and relax. Main activities include surfing, diving and snorkeling. The water is some of the clearest you will find anywhere, and a vivid aqua blue in colour. ==Understand== [[Image:Nusa Lembongan Dream Beach.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Touches of Robinson Crusoe at Dream Beach]] Nusa Lembongan is approximately 8 km² in size, and is one of [[Southeastern Islands|three neighbouring islands]], the others being much larger '''[[Nusa Penida]]''' and tiny '''Nusa Ceningan''' (also covered by this article). The three islands are separated from Bali by the Badung Strait. Some visitors may find Nusa Lembongan a little slow after the pace of South Bali. Many areas around the island are good for diving and snorkeling, with abundant marine life and healthy coral. Surfing can get a bit crowded, but the waves are good. There are several white sand beaches away from the main centres which are virtually never crowded. There is a flourishing and well established seaweed farming industry here, and many visitors find it interesting to learn about this. [[Image:Nusa Lembongan Aerial cropped.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Southeast Nusa Lembongan with the hills of Nusa Penida in the background]] ===Orientation=== Two main beach areas have traditionally attracted visitors. '''Jungut Batu''' in the northwest is the bigger of the two, and has myriad hotels and cheap eateries. This is the area which traditionally attracted backpackers and surfers to the island. The white sand beach here is pleasant enough but nothing to get too excited about, and it is a little narrow in places. The hillside to the south of Jungut Batu known as the Bukit (''the hill'') has been developed and has attracted some higher level hotels and private villas. The views from the Bukit are perhaps second to none on Nusa Lembongan. Sunsets are best viewed along the main Jungut Batu beachfront. '''Mushroom Bay''' to the southwest of Jungut Batu is a quaint, attractive and sheltered bay. It is an especially nice spot after 15:00 when the day trippers have returned to Bali, and it has a great white sandy beach, along with some cozy little water-side restaurants. Further south, the lesser known beaches either side of the Devil's Tear outcrop, known as '''Dream Beach''' and '''Sunset Beach (or Sandy Bay)''', are increasingly drawing more visitors. The coastal landscape in this part of the island is mostly low-lying limestone cliffs, and there are some dramatic cave formations. The north end of the island is fringed by an important mangrove forest, and the eastern side of the island is separated from neighbouring Nusa Ceningan by a shallow estuarine channel. The main population centre of the island is '''Lembongan Village''' in the southern interior, and it is here that you will find the homes of many traditional island families. ===Climate=== The climate of Nusa Lembongan is similar to neighbouring 'mainland' [[Bali#climate|Bali]], but it is noticeably drier here, particularly in the period of May to September. If there is a time to avoid, it would be the height of the rainy season in January and February. ===Culture=== The local Lembonganese are Hindu and visitors will notice little or no difference from the prevailing [[Bali#Culture|culture]] on the Bali mainland. ==Talk== [[Balinese phrasebook|Balinese]] is the most common language of communication between local residents, with [[Indonesian phrasebook|Bahasa Indonesia]] a distant second. The Balinese spoken here is a distinct dialect, and sharp-eared linguists would certainly notice this. English is widely understood and spoken, often with an Australian accent! ==Get in== The only realistic way (although you can charter a [http://www.airbali.com/ helicopter]) to reach Nusa Lembongan from Bali is by boat. There are several options according to budget and speed. Scheduled fast boat services leave from [[Sanur]] Harbour and Serangan harbour in South Bali, and there are a couple of services to and from [[Padang Bai]] in [[East Bali]]. As of 2021, there are over 20 different fast boat operators going to Lembongan, making it hard to choose one that is reliable, safe and value for money. Standards vary widely, so some caution is advised. If you want to compare services ahead of time, a simple online search for "Bali to Lembongan" should get you pointed in the right direction. If leaving from Bali, you can simply go directly to a fast boat office of your choice (usually near the departure point) to book. The best places to check live seat availability and get immediate confirmed e-tickets online are [https://12go.asia 12go.asia] (which seems to have the cheapest prices at May 2024, even better than walk-in), [https://gilibookings.com Gilibookings.com] or the cheaper [https://gilitickets.com Gilitickets.com]. [https://www.sanurport.co.id Sanur port] [https://sanurharbor.com websites] direct to 12go to buy tickets. Otherwise you can go direct to one of the fast boat company websites to make reservation inquiries which in some cases takes 24 hr to get confirmation. There are also plenty of local agents selling tickets that you can purchase when there, or you may be able to book with staff from your hotel. If you are coming from [[Lombok]] or the Gili islands it may be easier to pre-book online as options are more limited and local fast boat offices less prevalent (excepting perhaps [[Gili Trawangan]]). The majority of fast boat services to Lembongan do involve getting your feet wet at boarding and disembarkation, usually up to knees or a bit higher. Also, nearly all offer complementary pick up and drop off services to/from the most popular areas of Bali. === Arrival === There are three main arrival locations on Nusa Lembongan: * '''Jungut Batu''' beach in the north of the island * '''Mushroom Bay''' to the west * The vicinity of the '''Yellow footbridge''' between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, in the south of the island. The latter 2 options are mainly used by larger fast boat and fast ferry (charter) services that dock at dedicated floating pontoons near to the coast, using smaller craft to transfer people ashore. As of 2026, it seems the only way to get to Lembongan without getting your feet wet or transferring to another boat is with Rocky Fast Boat. They operate between Sanur Harbour and their private dock just past the yellow bridge, called Telatak. ===From South Bali=== Most fast boat services to Lembongan depart from the newly constructed (2023) '''[[Sanur]]''' '''[https://www.sanurport.co.id Port]''' on Jalan Matahari Terbit, while some may still depart from nearby Sanur beach, which can be found at the end of Jalan Hangtuah. The exact departure and arrival point on this beach depends on the tide, however some operators have a waiting area on the boulevard or beach for checked-in passengers. Nearly all the Sanur services sail to Jungut Batu on Lembongan. Sanur - Lembongan ranges Rp 115,000-300,000 online, walk-in Rp 150,000-300,000 one-way, Rp 400,000-600,000 with return. About 30min boat ride. '''Serangan''' '''Harbour''' hosts some of the best established fast boat companies in the region, some of which service Lembongan from time to time. The advantage of Serangan is that boarding takes place from dedicated jetties, rather than the beach. There is also a larger fast boat that sails from Serangan to the floating pontoon at the back of Lembongan island, avoiding wet feet on both ends of the journey. '''Benoa''' '''Harbour''' has a couple of very large fast ferry operations to Nusa Lembongan, but cater mostly to mass group bookings from Asian tour operators and are thus often chartered out and not always available for individual ticket sales. Crossings from south Bali to Lembongan generally take between 35 and 45 min, depending on the sea conditions and arrival point. '''Private boat charters''' are also an option for small groups or travelers seeking more flexible departure times, with departures usually from Serangan or Benoa Harbour. Expect to pay US$600 or more. ===From East Bali=== [[Padang Bai]] has a fast boat jetty most often used for services to Lombok and the Gili islands, however as of 2026 there are two companies running daily return trips to Nusa Lembongan, taking about 45 min. ===From Nusa Penida=== Neighbouring [[Nusa Penida]] is much less visited, but slowly growing in popularity. It's relatively straightforward to get between the islands with local speedboat charters. It's just a short hop over, typically taking only 10 min. ===From the Gili Islands and Lombok=== Several fast boat services offer connections between Lombok, the Gilis and Lembongan. These are usually en-route to or from Bali so make for an excellent island hopping route. Many travellers chose to spend a few days on Nusa Lembongan before or after their time on the Gili islands and/or Lombok. Travel time varies per route, as some boats sail via Padang Bai Bali or Sengiggi, Lombok. On average, the journey time is between 2 and 3 hr. ==Get around== {{mapframe|-8.679|115.452|zoom=13|staticmap=Bali-NusaLembongan-Map.png}} [[Image:Nusalembonganlimestonecliffs2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The cliffs of southwest Nusa Lembongan make for excellent walking]] ===By foot=== Nusa Lembongan is a nice place to walk, with coastal paths linking nearly all the guest houses, hotels and restaurants. Most walks will take less than two hours. The less developed southwestern area of the island has some spectacular coast paths which provide easy walking, great views back to Bali, and spectacular sunsets. You can cross by foot to the small neighbouring island of Nusa Ceningan via the cute yellow bridge. From the end of the beach at Jungut Batu it is a 35-min walk along the coast to Mushroom Bay. ===By bicycle=== Bicycles can be rented at some hotels and guest-houses. Some of the roads are quite well surfaced, but be prepared for bad roads at times and there are some steep hills. This is a great way to see the island at your own pace. Expect to pay about Rp 20,000-40,000 per day. ===By motorbike=== Motorbikes are also widely available for rent, but may be unnecessary given the short distances involved — the island is only about 4 km end-to-end. Expect to pay Rp 75,000-150,000 per day, depending on how busy it is. Local boys are more than happy to transport you on the back of their motorbike for a fee. The roads get a minimal amount of maintenance and are generally quite narrow so be extra careful at all times. A ride around the island takes about 40 minutes and some of the less used roads on the east coast are in much better condition than the busy areas. The drive is a relaxing scenic experience but be aware of oncoming traffic in the opposite direction particularly on blind corners ===By truck=== There are virtually no cars on Nusa Lembongan, and any business or local resident wishing to bring one to the island needs special permission from the village elders. This will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Local 4-wheeled transport is available though in the form of basic pick-up trucks which most hotels and restaurants use. These are useful for transport to and from the boat transfer point when you are likely to have heavy bags, but are otherwise not really necessary. ===By boat=== Local boatmen are willing to take you by boat from Jungut Batu to Mushroom Bay. One way should cost about Rp 30,000 <!-- when was this price from? -->. A return trip can be negotiated down to Rp 50,000. ==See== [[Image:Devil's Tear, Nusa Lembongan.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Crashing waves at Devil's Tear]] The attractions here are mostly natural. The beaches and other coastal landscapes are obviously a key draw, as are the sunsets. There are a limited number of man-made attractions, most notably temples and the rickety suspension bridge. ===Beaches=== * {{see | name=Dream Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= -8.6909 | long=115.4332 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-02 | content=A wonderful secluded small beach with powdery, white sand, located on the south coast. From the main accommodation areas on the west coast, head southeast towards Lembongan Village where you should turn west, and then look for the signposted small track leading south to Dream Beach. There is a cafe attached to the single resort here, and this makes Dream Beach a great place to spend the whole day doing nothing. Be very careful though about entering the water here as the rips can be fierce. Only the strongest swimmers should consider this and even then, avoid the eastern end of the beach. }} * {{see | name=Sandy Bay | alt=Sunset Beach | url= | email= | address= | lat= -8.6889 | long=115.4298 | directions=Small entrance by north, right of sandy beach club and looking like a scooters parking. Next to devil's tear but no path between via south. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-02 | content=A small but spectacular beach with white sand and crashing waves, located just to the north of Dream Beach, and easiest reached via the same route. The excellent Beach Club at Sandy Bay is located here and this should encourage visitors to spend the day. At low tide a dramatic cave is exposed in the low limestone cliff at the eastern side of the bay. Approach carefully and make sure you are not cut off from the beach by a rising tide. All-in-all, this is a delightful spot which is as laid back as anywhere in the whole of Bali. }} * {{see | name=Tamarind Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= -8.6814 | long=115.4382 | directions=between Playgrounds surf break and Mushroom Bay | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good views back to Bali, and of Mount Agung especially. }} ===Other=== [[Image:Lembongan Sunset.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Nusa Lembongan is famous for spectacular sunsets]] * {{see | name=Marine Megafauna Foundation | alt=MMF | url=https://marinemegafauna.org | email= | address= | lat=-8.6664 | long=115.4491 | directions=at Secret Garden Bungalows in Jungutbatu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content=A marine research centre set up to monitor the manta ray and mola mola populations around Nusa Penida. MMF works with the Lembongan dive shops to gather information about these magnificent creatures and their critical habitats that will eventually be used to help protect them. MMF lectures are given on Tu and Th at 18:30 the Yoga Shack. You will get an in depth look at the exciting marine life around the islands. }} * {{see | name=Devil's Tear | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.6908 | long=115.4293 | directions=found by walking either a few min north from Dream Beach or south from Sunset Beach | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Rp 25,000 | lastedit=2024-06-02 | content=A rocky outcrop on the south western coast. Spectacular crashing waves and water plumes. Ticket is valid for multiple days for one stay in lembongan. }} * {{see | name=Mangrove Forest | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.6682 | long=115.4566 | directions=continue north on the only west coast road from Jungut Batu until you reach the mangroves | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Northern Nusa Lembongan has an extensive forest of mature mangroves which can be explored in a jukung outrigger boat. Also great for families at high tide as perfect lagoon for kids swimming. }} * {{see | name=Puncak Sari Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lembongan Village | lat=-8.6823 | long=115.4335 | directions=just north of Lembongan Village on the main route back to Jungut Batu | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The largest and grandest Hindu temple on the island. Good views over the straits back to Bali from this area. }} * {{see | name=Seaweed Farms | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.6946 | long=115.4413 | directions=make your way to the shoreline anywhere in the southeast quarter of the island and just observe | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Seaweed farming takes place in many parts of the island, but the most accessible farms are on the southern side of Lembongan Village. Most of the seaweed grown here is destined for the Asian cosmetics industry. }} * {{see | name=Sunsets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.6808 | long=115.4469 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=One thing not to miss on Nusa Lembongan. The Sunset over Bali is awe-inspiring, and can be viewed from any west facing part of the island, but the beach at Jungut Batu is especially popular. A more rural alternative is to go over the bridge to Nusa Ceningan and view the sunset from one of the west-facing high ridges. Being just a few degrees south of the equator, sunset times do not vary much throughout the year here. Look to be in place between 17:30 and 18:00. }} * {{see | name=Yellow Bridge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.6942 | long=115.451 | directions=go through Lembongan Village heading west, sticking on the main road until you hit the water | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2026-03-12 | content=This quirky yellow suspension bridge was built in 2017 after the previous bridge, made of wood, collapsed during a religious procession in 2016, killing at least eight people. You can walk or bike across the bridge to neighbouring Nusa Ceningan. The noise it makes can be quite scary, and contributes to what is an all-round Indiana Jones-type experience, but the bridge is safe. There are very rare occasions when the bridge is off limits to motorbikes due to maintenance. At such times boats offer transport across the channel for you and your bike. }} [[File:Jungut Batu Village.JPG|270px|thumb|right|A road in Jungut Batu]] * {{see | name=Nusa Ceningan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.700000 | long=115.451389 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Nusa Ceningan | image=NusaCeningan2009.jpg | wikidata=Q3315165 | lastedit=2026-01-03 | content=A tiny island between Nusa Lembongan and [[Nusa Penida]], which is easily reached via the suspension bridge on foot or by bicycle/motorbike. There is a notable surf break off Nusa Ceningan which attracts some surfers away from the more crowded breaks on Nusa Lembongan. Otherwise the island offers some scenic roads and paths, and the westward views back over Nusa Lembongan to Bali are impressive. Viewing the sunset over Bali from the central Ceningan ridge is very much worth the effort. The estuarine channel between Lembongan and Ceningan is home to many seaweed farms. An increasing amount of people are choosing to stay on this small island and as of 2026 there are many options for places to stay and eat on the island }} * {{see | name=Blue Lagoon Nusa Ceningan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.70734 | long=115.43857 | directions=70-90 minute walk from Lembongan village. other side yellow bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-11 | content=Front entrance through Klyf club/hotel, open to public, no entrance fee, drones forbidden. Right side entrance via small dirt path after the club and secret point huts, but before their parking. Small sign "Blue Lagoon Ceningan". Left side with hotel in construction. Similar to Devil's Tear but less tourists and free. Be careful on rocky path and stay away from the edge - there are no barriers! }} ==Do== Activities are very much water-based, with surfing and scuba diving being especially notable. ===Yoga=== * {{do | name=Yoga Shack Lembongan | alt= | url=http://www.bigfishdiving.com/yoga | email=info@yogashacklembongan.com | address=Secret Garden Bungalows, Jungutbatu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 81353136861 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 08:00 & 16:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content=Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin drop in classes. No booking required. All levels of experience. Multi-class discount cards available. }} * {{do | name=Yoga Dunia Lembongan | alt= | url=https://yoga-dunia.com | email= | address=Tamarind Road, Jungutbatu, Kec. Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Bali 80771 | lat=-8.68242  | long=115.43563 | directions=Road to tamarind beach | phone=+62 823-3907-4055 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-18:00 | price=one session Rp 120,000, pack3 Rp 320,000, pack5 Rp 540,000, monthly pack up to 30 classes 2,160,000, juices Rp 30,000, tea/coffee Rp 15,000 | lastedit=2024-06-02 | content=have juice shop too. no booking needed for daily one-hour practices at 8:30 or 17:00. various yoga types per schedule. see website or shop.}} ===Surfing=== Nusa Lembongan was first opened up as a tourist destination by surfers, and it has long been an established part of the Bali surf circuit. There are three main breaks, all off the top half of the west coast, with another less well known just to the southwest off Nusa Ceningan. ''Playgrounds'', ''Lacerations'' and ''Shipwrecks'' are all close offshore and reached via an energetic paddle from the beach, or in a more leisurely fashion, by a local boat (perahu) which can be chartered from the nearest beach. Whilst the breaks usually suit intermediate to experienced surfers given they all break over coral reefs, the aptly named Playgrounds is a little more forgiving and can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike. All the surf breaks become extremely crowded during the dry season Although surfable all year round, waves are best when winds are in the southeast quarter, normally from April to September/October. There is a thriving surf scene in Jungut Batu. When compared to its tiny population, Nusa Lembongan has produced a ''remarkable'' number of international competition-quality surfers. Any keen surfer will certainly not be short of company here. * {{do | name=Monkey Surfing | alt= | url=http://www.monkeyactivities.com | email=info@monkeysurfing.com | address=Jungutbatu | lat=-8.67593 | long=115.44709 | directions= | phone=+62 82 146147683 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00 - 19:00 | price= | content=The first surf school to open on Nusa Lembongan. Certified instructors and lifeguards. They teach in small group for beginners as well as intermediate guiding and also private lessons. Lessons include all the gears and boat to the surf spot. Surf boards and SUP for hire. Surf lessons are available in English and French }} *{{do | name=Newbro Surfing School | alt=Wayan Lena | url=http://newbrosurfing.com/ | email=newbroboat@yahoo.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= | long= | directions=Near the beach close to public boat office | phone=+62 81 337 346 056 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Friendly surf school that provides the whole package: surfboards, boat, photography and instructors that have been surfing for over 20 years. Professional staff speak English and provide great lessons ranging from beginner level to advanced. Lessons to small groups or one on one. }} ===Scuba diving=== [[Image:Nusa Lembongan Mola Mola.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Oceanic sunfish in the waters off Nusa Lembongan]] Diving is of ''excellent'' quality in the crystal clear waters around the island. A number of reputable dive shops are present, and this is a notable teaching destination. Many hundreds of visitors have learned to dive here. For more experienced divers, the most interesting sites are off neighbouring [[Nusa Penida#Do|Nusa Penida]]. There are some challenging drift dives here, and dive operators will visit certain sites only when the sea conditions are safe. There are plenty of options for easier flat reef and wall dives as well. Marine highlights include large manta rays all year round, spectacular, massive oceanic sunfish (''mola-mola'') in season (July–October), white-tipped reef sharks, nurse sharks and the odd hammerhead. Whale sharks are far from regular, but the odd migrant is seen. Last but certainly not least, four species of sea turtle can be found here. All operators offer scheduled trips to the prime dive sites around all three islands. Prices vary little from shop to shop. Course fees run from about US$60 for a half-day Discover Scuba introduction, to US$395 for PADI Open Water certification. A fun dive will cost approximately US$35-45 including all equipment, with discounts offered for multiple dives. Dive shops have variable opening hours according to seasonal demand. Night dives are widely offered and offer a fantastic underwater experience. *{{do | name=Bali Diving Academy | url=http://www.scubali.com/ | email=info@scubali.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= | long= | directions=within Bungalow #7 | phone=+62 366 24302 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A PADI 5* resort established in 1991, offering a full range of PADI courses in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian and Indonesian. Up to 4 departures per day to the region's best dive sites, keeps the group sizes small and all dives are guided by experienced PADI professionals. Night dives are also available. Divemaster/diver ratio 1:4. }} * {{do | name=Big Fish Diving | alt= | url=http://www.bigfishdiving.com | email=info@bigfishdiving.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6732 | long=115.4484 | directions= | phone=+62 813 5313 6861 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content=A PADI 5* dive resort based at the Secret Garden Bungalows offering daily diving, scuba diving courses in multiple languages and manta/mola specials. Also, daily yoga classes (Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Flow and Yin Yang classes to suit all levels of experience, 08:00 and 16:00, drop-in classes) at the Yoga Shack and home to MMF, Lembongan's dedicated marine research center. }} *{{do | name=Blue Corner Dive | url=http://www.bluecornerdive.com/ | email=info@bluecornerdive.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6664914 | long=115.4490393 | directions=on the beach at the north-west corner of Lembongan Island | phone=+62 819 16231054 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Beach-front PADI eco-resort (PADI 5-Star IDC Resort #22557), owned by a marine biologist. Specialises in guiding small dive groups around the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. Naturalist and scientific diving courses. They also conduct ongoing coral reef monitoring at several sites around Nusa Penida and Lembongan. Beginner to professional dive training. }} * {{do | name=Indo Divers Lembongan | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/divinglembongan/ | email=indodivers@gmail.com | address=Mushroom Bay | lat= | long= | directions=at the crossroad Mushroom Bay / Tamarind Beach, beside the Money Changer | phone=+62 823 4022 8744 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Small PADI dive school in Mushroom Bay offering a range of courses in English, German, Dutch and French. All dives guided by experienced PADI dive professionals. Small groups. }} * {{do | name=French Kiss Divers | alt= | url=https://plongee-indonesie.com/en/ | email=fkdlembongan@gmail.com | address=Jalan Raya Jungutbatu | lat= | long= | directions=at puri nusa resort | phone=+62 813-3737-1818 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-19:00 | price= | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=SSI Dive Center, and only SSI Instructor Training Center of Nusa Lembongan. French Kiss Divers opened in September 2017, on jungut batu with Puri Nusa resort, and has also a booking office on the main road. The team is international and teach mainly in English, French, German and Spanish. They have their own swimming pool and boat. }} * {{do | name=Legend Diving Lembongan | alt= | url=http://divinglembongan.com | email=info@divinglembongan.com | address=Jalan Raya Jungutbatu | lat=-8.6672614 | long=115.4504308 | directions=Main road | phone=+62 812 3620 0028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-04-20 | content=PADI Dive Center S-25289 offering daily diving trips to Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida marine protected area. Personalized service with small diving groups adapted for Manta rays and Mola Mola dives. Full range of PADI courses in various languages from beginner to professional divemaster internships. Snorkeling and private tours available. Transportation to/from Bali mainland or Gili Islands can be arranged. }} * {{do | name=Lembongan Dive Adventures | url=http://www.lembongandiveadventure.com | email=southwestdiver@hotmail.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 819 36287232 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A locally-owned dive resort catering to small groups, PADI courses from open water through to divemaster in several languages, taught by international instructors, using the resort training pool. }} *{{do | name=Lembongan Dive Center | url=http://www.lembongandivecenter.com | email=info@lembongandivecenter.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= | long= | directions=on the main beach beside Scooby Doo Bar, Restaurant and Bungalows | phone=+62 821 45352666| tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Locally-owned PADI dive resort #S-22362 with local guides experienced in diving the waters around Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. Small groups preferred. Individual service with a range of PADI courses from ''Discover Scuba Diving'' to ''Divemaster''. Snorkelling trips and transport can also be arranged to and from Bali and the Gili Islands. }} * {{do | name=Planet Nomadas | alt= | url=http://planetnomadas.com/ | email=info@planetnomadas.com | address=Jungut Batu Village | lat= | long= | directions=at the end of the Jungut Batu village | phone= +62 361 270314, +62 822 37286446 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Besides diving, this company also has a surfing school, yoga classes, snorkeling and land tours. The resort has all in one facilities such as restaurant, pool and bungalows. Courses and guiding given in several languages. }} * {{do | name=World Diving | url=http://www.world-diving.com | email=info@world-diving.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= | long= | directions=at Pondok Baruna | phone=+62 812 390 0686 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The island's first full PADI 5 Star dive centre. All courses are offered from Discover Scuba through to Assistant Instructor. }} * {{do | name=Sailfish Diving Lembongan | alt= | url=https://sailfishdiving.com | email=info@sailfishdiving.com | address=Jl. Jungut batu - Br. Kaja 1 | lat=-8.66863923 | long=115.44934094 | directions= | phone=+62 82266449967 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-07-02 | content=Sailfish Diving Lembongan was established in 1997. }} ===Snorkelling=== [[Image:Nusa Lembongan Reef.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Healthy reef-life in clear waters off Nusa Lembongan]] Non-divers should not feel left out, as good snorkelling is available close inshore at various spots around the island. Perhaps the two best areas are Mushroom Bay on the west coast, and the mangroves on the northern tip. Equipment can be hired from your hotel or on the beach, and depending on the quality of the gear, you should expect to pay Rp 20,000-50,000 for renting a mask, snorkel and set of fins. If you fancy getting further offshore, dive shops may sell you a snorkeling space on a scheduled dive boat, subject to availability. Also, local boatmen are willing to take you by boat to various snorkeling spots. Depending on the number of snorkeling spots you want to visit, a boat trip can be arranged for about Rp 200,000-300,000 (including snorkeling gear). An enjoyable snorkelling spot reached by boat only is the west coast of neighbouring [[Nusa Penida]], with Crystal Bay being especially rewarding. There is a strong current along this coast. The boatman will drop you off at the beginning of the current, and you can drift while snorkeling along the drop off wall with beautiful coral and loads of fish. The boatmen will follow you and pick you up at the end of the drift. Typical snorkeling trip Rp 300,000-600,000 with 3 spots, possible stop at Toyapakeh, Nusa Penida toyapakeh to fetch more people. Common snorkelling spots are Toyapakeh, Manta Bay or Manta Point, Mangrove Point or Turtle Point near Lembongan Beach. Travel to Manta Point is about 45 min in fast boat one-way and can be bumpy depending on sea conditions (some get sea sick). About 30 min per spot but possibly only 15min on Manta point as more crowded and sea conditions. Private boat Rp 1,200,000-3,000,000. Some operators may offer additional activities like kayaking. * {{do | name=Lembongan watersport | alt= | url=http://www.lembonganwatersport.com | email=info@lembonganwatersport.com | address=end of the mangrove beach | lat= | long= | directions=Jungutbatu Village | phone= +62 8155773999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-19:00 | price=Rp 250,000-975,000 | lastedit=2015-07-20 | content=Located end of the Mangrove beach, this place offers snorkelling day trips, scuba diving, stand-up paddling and kayak trips. }} * {{do | name=Ocean Dreams | alt= | url=http://www.dnblembongan.com | email= | address= | lat=-8.67338 | long=115.44928 | directions=Jungutbatu Village | phone=+62 853-3835-1855 | tollfree= | hours= | price=half-day trip Rp 350,000 | lastedit=2024-06-02 | content=Boat Captain Diasa is locally famous for his snorkelling trips. PADI dive master, he is very good guide and takes pride in his safety and environmental awareness. He swims with his clients, especially beneficial when trying to spot manta rays. Based in Jungutbatu at D&B Warung and Bungalows. }} * {{do | name=Aquaman snorkeling trip | alt= | url=https://aquamansnorkelinglembongan.com | email= | address=Jl. Raya Lembongan, Jungutbatu, Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali | lat=-8.66656 | long=115.44920 | directions= | phone=+62 813-3801-4485 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Half-day snorkeling Rp 300,000 (3 spots, including mask, fins, water, snack, towel, underwater photos, up to 20p and one guide for 10p in water, hostel pickup). Private boat Rp 3,000,000 | lastedit=2024-06-11 | content=Friendly crew, good boat, earlier departure than most it seems around 8:15 (pickup before), back around 12:00.}} ===Other water sports=== Families with children will not be short of options. The full gamut of typical resort-type, mechanised water sports are available, including wake-boarding and banana boats. Those who care a little about the environment may be keener to patronise the sea kayaking option. Your hotel will be able to assist with booking any of these activities. Alternatively, just head down to the beach at either Mushroom Bay or Jungut Batu, and figure it out for yourself. Costs start at about Rp 150,000 for a single banana boat ride. * {{do | name=One Breath | alt=Monkey Surfing | url= | email=info@monkeysurfing.com | address=Jungutbatu | lat=-8.66771 | long=115.44932 | directions= | phone=+62 821 46147683 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-19:00 | price= | content=AIDA freediving courses for beginners and advanced. Surfers will grow in confidence and handle wipeouts in big waves while divers will be pleased to reduce their air consumption and try a different approach. }} * {{do | name=Lembongan Fun Activities | alt= | url=https://lembonganfunactivities.com/ | email=lembonganfunactivity@gmail.com | address=Jl. Mangrove, Jungutbatu, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 822-3629-3577 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-04-16 | content=Activities in lembongan fun Activities, tour and snorkeling. }} ===Walking=== This is an excellent island for walking and keen visitors should not hesitate to just head off and explore the myriad tracks that criss-cross the island. ====Walking itinerary==== The low cliffs in the south offer some splendid coastal walking routes. Perhaps the best of them starts at [[#see|Dream Beach]], from where you should take the obvious footpath north over the Devil's Tear outcrop, pausing to see some of the most dramatic wave formations anywhere around the island. The crashing plumes are sometimes huge here, so be prepared to get wet! Continue northwards to [[#see|Sunset Beach]] and explore the cove. If you time your arrival for low tide, the cave at the eastern end of the beach may be accessible. At the opposite end of the beach you will find the Beach Club. From here follow the footpath leading northwest up the hill always keeping the private villas to your left, until you again hit the cliff line. From here you will see right across the Badung Strait to Bali. Follow the cliff path northwards and then around to the east, all the time pausing to appreciate the dramatic coastal formations. Birdwatchers should lookout for flashes of turquoise and white, as spectacular sacred kingfishers are common in this area, and offshore it is worth keeping an eye out for huge frigatebirds. Keep following this path eastwards, and you will drop down into Mushroom Bay where the suggested walk ends and refreshments are available. ===Spa facilities=== * {{do | name=Lulur Spa | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu | lat= | long= | directions=at Batu Karang Resort | phone=+62 3662 4880 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-20:00 | price=From about Rp 200,000 | content=Complete spa with rooms for facials, massages, pedicure, manicure and hair treatments. Local products are used as well as some imported from Australia. Each room is set with ambient music and A/C. Changing rooms with clean treated hot water and a relaxation room are provided. }} * {{do | name=Mushroom Spa | alt=at Mushroom Beach Bungalows | url= | email= | address=Tanjung Sanghyang Bay | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+62 366 24515 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-20:00 | price= | content=Relaxing massage, body scrub, pedicure or manicure overlooking the clear waters of Sanghyang Bay. }} ==Buy== Some hotels and scuba shops will accept credit cards, although many of them charge a fee of 3-5% for charges to a credit card. There are multiple ATMs on the island nowadays, so it shouldn't be an issue to most travelers, although it is still advised to bring rupiah with you so you don't have to look everywhere for an ATM with money in it. There are also cash-withdrawal services, both on the main streets and in some hotels, but they charge a fee of around 8% to 10%. Small shops are widespread, and they are geared towards basic visitor requirements, stocking sun-block, cheap knock-off boardshorts and hats, as well as the usual range of snacks, beer, soft drinks and cigarettes. Do not though expect anything too sophisticated. There is little in the way of souvenir type shopping on the island, and there is nothing of this nature which would not be better purchased on the Bali mainland. * {{buy | name=ATM - Bank BRI | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.684595515489718 | long=115.43510021163874 | directions=Near Mushroom bay, follow the road to Jungutbatu and it's just before the first 4 ways intersection, with another ATM (BNI) across the street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-10-16 | content= }} ==Eat== Virtually any place you stay on Nusa Lembongan will have a cafe or restaurant attached to it, and the majority of these encourage non-staying guests to eat with them. These can be of ''hugely'' variable quality and any casual visitor could be forgiven for thinking the food on this island is terrible! Some of the better budget options can be found at Linda's Bungalows, Mainski, and Dream Beach Huts. There are a few good local warungs to choose from, but by-and-large there have not been many decent independent restaurants on Nusa Lembongan. That is now changing at a pace though and the more notable exceptions to the old rule are listed below. Fish is naturally a great option. [[Image:Nusa Lembongan Mangroves and Jukung Boat.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Traditional jukung outrigger in the mangroves]] *{{eat | name=Warung 99 Meals House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu village | lat=-8.6772 | long=115.44695 | directions=by the beach | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rp 20,000-30,000 per person | content=Tasty local style warung with all the usual Indonesian favourites. Cheap and cheery. The owner might sit and have a chat with you. }} *{{eat | name=Green Garden Warung Coffee Juice and Food | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu village | lat= -8.6723 | long=115.4510 | directions=follow the sign which is opposite the cinema in the middle of jungut batu towards the football field | phone=+62 813-3741-9282 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rp 20,000-30,000 per person | content=Offers cheap and tasty Indonesian and Western food. The owner Dodi is extremely kind and some of the menu items are grown in his garden. The Warung is around 75 m off the main road (about half way down and turn to the right) but there is a large sign and getting there is pretty easy if you pay attention. Nice ambiance. Free wifi. }} * {{eat | name=The Beach Club at Sandy Bay | alt=formerly Scallywags Bar and Grill | url=http://www.sandybaylembongan.com/ | email=tbc@sandybaylembongan.com | address=Sunset Beach | lat=-8.688844 | long=115.430045 | directions=call for transport from Jungut Batu (10-15 min) and Mushroom Bay (5-7 min)&mdash;it is free if you make a phone or email booking. | phone=+62 828 9700 5656 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-22:00 | price= | content=A large open bar and restaurant area with a beach-front pool abutting a white sandy beach. Daily BBQ with seafood and steaks, extensive range of cocktails, the beer is very cold and they have a wine cellar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The quality of food here is extremely high for Nusa Lembongan and would not be out of place in top restaurants in mainland Bali. Free WiFi. }} *{{eat | name=The Bar at Mushroom beach | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/TheBARLembongan/ | email= | address=Mushroom Beach | lat=-8.68405 | long=115.4343 | directions= | phone=+62 821 44682551 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00-23:00 | price= | content=Mexican traditional dishes such as quesadillas and nachos to fajitas with a range of lovely fillings. Cocktails such as mojitos and fresh or frozen margaritas. }} *{{eat | name=B'Fresh Juicebar & Coffee Corner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.679 | long=115.4461 | directions=southern side of the main road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Breakfast foods and snacks during the day. All you can eat buffets and enjoy traditional Indonesian foods with some western favorites. Everything is made fresh on site and sourced locally in Indonesia. }} *{{eat | name=Ketut Warung | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.66903 | long=115.44873 | directions=behind Mainski Lembongan Resort | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=About 11:00-21:00 | price=Rp 20,000-30,000 per head | content=Great atmosphere, huge plates, good Indonesian and Thai food at really cheap prices. The owners, the Ketut Malom family, are friendly hosts. }} *{{eat | name=Maria's Boemboe Bali Warung | alt= | url= | email= | address=At the north end of the island, on the beach, close to the mainroad | lat=-8.66362 | long=115.45198 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-22:00| price=up to Rp40,000 | content=Fresh, delicious local food, fish and seafood; also has western dishes like pasta, burgers and pizza. Possibly the best value eatery on the island. Best time to go is probably around sunset until closing. Try the rosella tea, calamary fritty, tuna bamboe bali combo Rp40k, small Bintang beer Rp22. }} * {{eat | name=Mangrove Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.6663 | long=115.4672 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=About 12:00-21:00 | price=Rp 50,000-80,000 per head | content=At the eastern end of the only spit of land that runs through the northern mangrove forest. From Jungut Batu, take the beach road north and turn into the mangroves (possible by motorcycle or of course on foot). Just keep going for about 1½ km and you will find the restaurant. Alternatively, arrive by boat - any boat captain will know the way. Indonesian meals and some European options. }} *{{eat | name=Nyoman's Warung | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.66388 | long=115.455595 | directions=head north out of Jungut Batu and turn right when you can go no further | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rp 20,000-30,000 per head | content=Nyoman's Warung is on the north beach of the island with sweeping views of Mount Agung. The traditional Lembongan menu changes daily to reflect the catch of the day. }} * {{eat | name=Pisang-Pisang | alt=Rama Garden Retreat | url= | email= | address=Jungutbatu | lat=-8.66773 | long=115.44930 | directions= | phone=+62 812 38441996 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-21:00 | price=40,000 - 80,000 | content=A very chill hang out place. Delicious smoothies, fresh juices, and healthy meals all day. Friendly staff, fast service. Free Wi-Fi. }} * {{eat | name=Nano Nano restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.66632 | long=115.46696 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-22 | content=Nicely located almost at the end of the mangrove road. This place is located directly opposite the best sporkelling spot on the island, which is accessible for only about an hour before and after high tide. Otherwise you will be walking on coral. If you want to snorkel, then it's probably best to book a half day snorkeling trip visiting 3 or 4 of the best snorkelling spots in the area and perhaps get to see a manta ray. Walking in is likely to result in damaging coral and mangrove. They sell reasonably priced food and drink in a pleasant spot alongside the mangrove beach. They also rent snorkelling gear. Sunrises can be viewed from here. }} * {{eat | name=The Deck cafe and bar | alt= | url=http://thedecklembongan.com/ | email= | address= | lat=-8.67962 | long=115.44433 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-28 | content=Located along the boardwalk waterfront with lovely views. They serve gourmet baguettes, paninis, freshly baked pies, pizzas, home baked cakes, gelato ice cream, fresh juices, smoothies and real coffee. }} * {{eat | name=Lembongan Reef restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.lembonganreef.com/html/restaurant.html | email=info@lembonganreef.com | address= | lat=-8.67954 | long=115.44486 | directions= | phone=+62 8214 5393 419 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-28 | content=A restaurant with views over the sea }} * {{eat | name=Ohana's beach lounge & boutique resort | alt=Ohana's | url=http://www.ohanas.co | email=hello@ohanas.co | address=On the beach front in Jungut Batu village | lat=-8.6693 | long=115.4479 | directions= | phone=+62 8113 9600 787 | tollfree=+62 8113 9600 787 | hours=07:00-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-09-16 | content=Ohana's is on the beach in the front of Shipwrecks surf break in Jungut Batu. The venue looks out over the beach and ocean – it faces west for watching Lembongan's incredible sunsets. It features sun lounges, day-beds, bean bags and offers casual dining under cover and under the stars. There is a swimming pool for guests. Bookings are strongly recommended for day beds or dining. }} * {{eat | name=Warung Sate Madura Lembongan | alt=Warung Sate Madura Sudimampir | url= | email= | address=Jungutbatu, Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency | lat=-8.68616 | long=115.43598 | directions=On main road | phone=+62 853-3376-7281 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Chicken satay Rp 25,000, Goat satay Rp 35,000, other dishes Rp 15,000-35,000, drinks Rp 8,000-20,000, desserts Rp 15,000-18,000 | lastedit=2024-06-11 | content=Nice food stall with probably among the cheapest prices with soto ayam or bakso at Rp 15,000 (without side-rice). Very good satay. }} ==Drink== As with restaurants, there are few independent drinking establishments. Most cafes and restaurants attached to hotels also double as bars. Nusa Lembongan is known as being very quiet for nightlife. A few beach parties are advertised around the island during high season, and there is sometimes a small monthly full moon party. *{{drink | name=Bali Eco Deli | alt= | url=http://www.baliecodeli.net | email=noplastic@baliecodeli.net | address=JL Raya Jungut Batu | lat=-8.67179 | long=115.44934 | directions=north side, at the end of Jungut Batu village, 50 m after the temple corner and 100 m before the World Diving, Big Fish & Two Fish area | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=07:00-18:00 | price= | content=A cozy place on the main road, behind the busy Jungut Batu beach. One of the few places on the island serving real espresso & mixes (cappuccino, latte, mocha), chillers, iced teas & coffees, slow juiced fruits and twice daily baked treats such as cookies, muffins, brownies & Belgian waffles. Open from early morning to mid-afternoon. Eat-in & take-away. Everything is home made using ingredients sourced from organic & fair-trade farms across Indonesia. Free mineral water refills & free WIFI for customers. }} * {{drink | name=Blue Corner Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=On the beach north of Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6663 | long=115.44887 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=mid-day until 22:00, Fridays open until 03:00 | price= | content=Bar and restaurant located on the beachfront by Blue Corner Dive Resort. Bean-bag chairs with umbrellas on the beach, WiFi, and free use of swimming pool. Sunset beach volleyball every day, Wednesday night pub trivia quiz. On Friday nights expats, the dive community and tourists party here with a beach fire and drinks until very late. }} * {{drink | name=Scooby Doo Beach Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.67174 | long=115.4476 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Variable hours, but often busy 18:00-22:00 | price= | content=Beachside bar which is especially popular with the Australian surfing crowd. Expect cold beers, lots of chat about waves and sport on the television. }} * {{drink | name=WBM Coffee Shop and Grill Ribs | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/nicksplace.lembongan/ | email= | address=Jalan Raya Lembongan Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6867 | long=115.442 | directions=near top of hill | phone=+62 85238347999 | tollfree= | hours=07:00-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-10-16 | content=They have all homemade recipes and fresh ingredients. They make great coffee, freshly brewed every day. They have many combinations of espresso served hot or cold. Their specialty food is American style pork ribs. }} * {{drink | name=Mickey Sports Bar and Grill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.67086 | long=115.44979 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-21 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Two Towers coffee shop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-8.68189 | long=115.44551 | directions=almost at top hill between two mobile masts | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-22 | content=Coffee shop on the hill. Not much of a view from there. }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Under Rp 300,000|Rp 300,000-1,000,000|Over Rp 1,000,000}} There is a broad range of accommodation, with options to suit almost any budget. Most budget accommodations can be found at Jungut Batu, while more up market accommodation is further south, around Mushroom Bay, the Bukit and Dream Beach. Traditionally, budget guest houses aimed at young surfers and back-packers dominated, but that changed as more and more well-heeled visitors discovered the island. Some of the older budget options are very tired indeed, and visitors should bear that in mind when assessing where to stay. Check-in and check-out times are something of a movable feast at most hotels. It is safe to assume a time of about 13:00 for check-in and about 11:00 for checkout, unless specifically stated otherwise. There are no formal campsites on the island but travellers do sometimes pitch tents. A small donation to the local community is recommended. ===Budget=== There are myriad small, cheap back-packer places in the small lanes leading off the main road in Jungut Batu. *{{sleep | name=Beach Hello Bungalows. | alt=Suka Beach Bungalows | url=https://sites.google.com/site/beachhellowbungalows/home | email=BeachHello@gmail.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= -8.66697 | long=115.44831 | directions=at the north end of Jungut Batu beach | phone=+62 813-3710-0219 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=about Rp 200,000 | content=New, traditional-style, wooden bungalows with thatched roofs. 2 stories, private bathroom with cold-water showers, and a deck with chairs and a table. On the beach with a view of the ocean, overlooking Shipwrecks surf break. Clean, fan-cooled rooms with double beds. Family-owned, helpful and friendly. Father cooks most meals and was trained as a chef in Bali. Price includes breakfast. }} *{{sleep | name=Bungalow No 7 | alt= | url= | email=bungalowno7@hotmail.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6774 | long=115.4464 | directions= | phone=+62 366 5596363 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 200,000-350,000 | content=Clean fan-cooled rooms around a garden right on the beach. WiFi available, if you pay. }} *{{sleep | name=Ketut Losmen Bungalow | alt= | url=http://ketut.net/ | email=ketut_bungalows@yahoo.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6697 | long=115.4481 | directions= | phone=+62 813 3784 6555 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Basic rooms with fan from Rp 200,000 and more up-market bungalows with A/C from Rp 400,000, no breakfast included | content=A family-run complex of 12 bungalows with a small swimming pool overlooking the beach. All bungalows have fan, double bed, writing desk and ensuite bathroom with hot shower. The better bungalows are a little bit further from the beach. }} *{{sleep | name=Linda Bungalows | alt= | url=http://lindabeachresort.com/ | email=bcwcchoppers@yahoo.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6683 | long=115.448 | directions= | phone=+62 812 360 0867 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 150,000 | content=Two-level bungalows. Rooms have views of Shipwrecks surf break. Cold saltwater showers, deck chairs and balcony seating. Towels provided. Restaurant serves pure beef burgers, daily specials, big pancakes and an 'American' breakfast. The place is a little tired, and the Australian owners may be less than friendly. }} * {{sleep | name=Lembongan Made Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6756 | long=115.4472 | directions=50 m from main boat landing | phone=+62 813 38726730 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 150,000 | content=4 bungalow rooms, two upstairs, two down. Good option for those on a tight budget, and popular with the younger dive and surf crowd. }} * {{sleep | name=Pacific Inn | alt= | url=http://www.awanderingsole.com/archives/nusa-lembongan-a-little-island-getaway-from-bali | email=surfglad@yahoo.co.id | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6752 | long=115.4472 | directions=75 m from main boat landing, between money changer and Drift Dive shop | phone=+62 812 37584385 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 100,000 | content=5 rooms with double bed. 2 rooms with A/C, 3 with fan. Low season from Rp 100,000 (fan room) to Rp 250,000 (A/C+hot water). One of the rooms has got a great ocean view. Serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi, sea view terrace. }} * {{sleep | name=Pondok Jengagala | alt= | url=http://www.jenggalalembongan.com/ | email=info@jenggalalembongan.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6726 | long=115.449 | directions= | phone=+62 812 3605886 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 250,000 | content=A bright and airy bungalow complex in the centre of Jungut Batu. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Has a decent cafe attached. }} *{{sleep | name=Secret Garden Bungalows | alt= | url=http://www.bigfishdiving.com/stay | email=info@bigfishdiving.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6736 | long=115.4484 | directions= | phone=+62 813 5313 6861 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout=10:00 | price=Rooms from Rp 200,000 | lastedit=2017-06-22 | content=Budget accommodation in a tropical garden, 50 m from the beach. 9 fan-cooled double/twin rooms, clean and spacious with semi-outdoor bathrooms. Swimming pool, Wi-Fi, book exchange, tourist info, hammocks and a sofa area for relaxation. Big Fish Diving, Yoga Shack Lembongan and Marine Megafauna Foundation research team all based on site. }} *{{sleep | name=Swara Homestay | alt= | url=http://www.swarahomestay.blogspot.com | email=swarahomestay@gmail.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6723 | long=115.4495 | directions=on main street of Jungutbatu village | phone=+62 817 9729380 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 80,000-150,000 | content=Clean, fan, free Wi-Fi. }} *{{sleep | name=Two Thousand Bungalow | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6693 | long=115.44814 | directions=between Ketut Losmen and Mainski | phone=+62 812 381 2775 | tollfree= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=09:00 | price=From Rp 250,000 | content=Two storey bungalows, spacious rooms, cold and hot showers, fan or A/C. Room rate does not include breakfast. The restaurant is right on the sand. }} *{{sleep | name=Bunda 7 Bungalow | alt= | url= | email=info@bunda7.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.66848 | long=115.45027 | directions= | phone=+62 366 5596413 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 200,000-350,000 | content=Clean rooms with fan or A/C around a garden right on the beach. Swimming pool. WiFi available if you pay. }} *{{sleep | name=Wahyu Guesthouse | alt= | url= | email=wahyuhomestay@hotmail.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6677 | long=115.4492 | directions= | phone=+62 813 38249410 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 100,000-400,000 | content=Clean, fans and A/C, swimming pool. Free WiFi, 50 m from beach. Cheaper-than-average restaurant. }} [[Image:Nusa Lembongan - aqua waters of Mushroom Bay.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The aqua coloured waters of Mushroom Bay]] * {{sleep | name=D’Mel Sari Garden View | alt=D’Mel Sari | url=http://www.dmelsarilembongan.com/ | email=sujata-ketut@yahoo.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.6715 | long=115.45 | directions= | phone=+62 8124621805 | tollfree= | checkin=10:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Rp 250,000- 350,000 | lastedit=2017-07-08 | content=D’Mel Sari Garden View has 8 rooms including: 4 superior kingsize rooms with air conditioning; 1 standard kingsize room with air conditioning; 1 standard twin room with air conditioning; 1 standard kingsize room with fan; 1 standard twin room with fan. Each room comes with a spacious en suite bathroom with a hot water shower, free Wifi, TV with cable channels, mini bar, wardrobe and desk. Each room also has a private seating area on a small terrace in front of the room. D’Mel Sari is located down a side street almost opposite Bali Eco Deli on Jalan Jungut Batu. There is a sign directing you away from the main road, after a hundred metres take the first left along a sandy tree lined lane and you will soon find yourself at D’Mel Sari Garden View. }} * {{sleep | name=Nusa garden homestay | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jl. Mushroom Bay Nusa Lembongan, Jungutbatu, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771 | lat=-8.68531  | long=115.43544 | directions=about 40min walk from jutu batu, from ferry taxi Rp 100,000 | phone=+62 823-5935-1204 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=dorm Rp 90,000-120,000, room too | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | lastedit=2024-06-02 | content=Large 6-beds dorm room, curtains (lower bed only), bedlight, power plug, attached toilets x2 and one shower, soap, towel, wifi, aircon.}} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Rama Garden Retreat | alt= | url=http://www.ramagardenlembongan.com | email=ramagardenretreat@yahoo.com | address=Jungutbatu | lat=-8.66771 | long=115.44932 | directions= | phone=+62 812 3844 1996 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 350,000 - 550,000 | content=7 large separate rooms with King & Queen size beds have garden views. Each room has air-con, cold/hot water & Wi-Fi. Large private bathroom with semi open air concept. Restaurant and lounge area open 07:00-21:00 daily serving juice, smoothies, and healthy vegan delight dishes. The perfect place to eat/stay/surf/freedive. Laundry, surfboard & SUP, motorbike & bicycle rentals, boat transfer available. }} *{{sleep | name=Adi Bungalow | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mushroom Bay | lat=-8.6837 | long=115.4342 | directions=70 m from Mushroom Bay | phone= | tollfree= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Rp 300,000 | content=Balinese style huts with traditional alang-alang thatched roof and modern style bathroom, built in April 2011. A/C, fans, double beds with mosquito nets and mini bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Alam Nusa Bungalow & Spa | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mushroom Bay | lat=-8.6838 | long=115.434 | directions=between Bali Hai and Waka Nusa | phone=+62 813 3837 7482 | tollfree= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From Rp 400,000 | content=Traditional Balinese house with garden, bar and restaurant. Packages for couples with honeymoon available at budget prices. Balinese massage and other treatments available. Provide speedboat for a 25-30 min transfer to/from Bali at Rp 450,000 per person return. Charters also available. }} *{{sleep | name=Lumbung Bali Huts | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mushroom Bay | lat=-8.6831 | long=115.4325 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from US$75 | content=Mushroom Bay beachfront location with traditional Balinese style grass-roofed huts with ocean and sunset views. All room rates include daily breakfast and snorkelling gear, boat, and guide. Stays of more than 3 nights include free sea kayak activities. }} *{{sleep | name=Coconuts Beach Resort | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu | lat=-8.68 | long=115.443 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From US$78 | content=A/C or fan-cooled cottages by the beach each with en-suite bathrooms and hot water. 2 pools, restaurant, bar, internet and satTV. All cottages have views of the surf breaks and Mount Agung on Bali. }} *{{sleep | name=Dream Beach Huts | alt= | url=http://www.dreambeachlembongan.com/ | email=sales@dreambeachlembongan.com | address= | lat=-8.69054 | long=115.43293 | directions= | phone=+62 361 743 2344 or +62 813 3873 7344 | tollfree= | fax=+62 361 292 441 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=from US$65 | content=A secluded bungalow complex right on the beach-front at Dream Beach. The thatched roof huts have mosquito nets provided, open air private bathrooms, king size beds and balconies with sunset and ocean views. Swimming pool with Balinese umbrellas, long chairs near the beach, laundry service, pool table, cafe, bar and restaurant, mini library. Balinese massage and extra pillows on request. Tired and has seen far better days, but still popular with those wanted to get right away from it. }} *{{sleep | name=Lembongan Cliff Villas | alt= | url=http://www.lembongancliffvillas.com | email=reservation@lembongancliffvillas.com | address=Selambung Beach (Coconuts Beach) | lat=-8.6811 | long=115.4423 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax=+62 361 465 086 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From US$64 | content=Close to Puncak Sari Hindu temple and some of the island's surf breaks. Large rooms, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, BBQ dinners, free breakfast available. A/C and fan-cooled rooms with ocean and garden views. }} * {{sleep | name=Lotus Garden Huts | alt= | url=http://www.secretcliffhuts.blogspot.com | email=secretcliffhuts@gmail.com | address=Secret Beach | lat=-8.6816 | long=115.435 | directions=100 m from Mushroom Bay | phone=+62 878 76593513 | tollfree= | fax=+62 366 24493 | checkin=3:00M | checkout=11:30 | price= | content=Private traditional huts with own bathroom, A/C, balcony, garden surrounds of bungalow, bar and restaurant. Fan huts Rp 500,000 & with A/C Rp 700,000). Upon request they provide their own speedboat for a 25-30 min transfer. Rp 450,000/person (return transfer) at 08:30, 13:00, and 15:30. Charters also available from Lembongan. Free pick up from anywhere on Nusa Lembongan. }} * {{sleep | name=Molamola House | alt= | url=https://molamolalembongan.com | email=mola_molahouse@yahoo.co.id | address=Mushroom Bay | lat=-8.6831 | long=115.4322 | directions=next to Nusa Lembongan Resort | phone=+62 818 05659124 | tollfree= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From US$55 | content=Traditional Balinese huts on the beachfront. Ocean views, bar and restaurant with acoustic guitar music at dinner time. The price includes breakfast, snorkelling gear and a surfing trip. Stays of more than 4 nights include free use of a scooter during the stay. }} *{{sleep | name=Mushroom Beach Bungalows | alt= | url=http://www.mushroom-lembongan.com/ | email= | address=Mushroom Bay | lat=-8.6813 | long=115.4343 | directions= | phone=+62 361 281974, +62 366 5596386, +62 8123956317 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=There are bungalows, villas and a spa. }} * {{sleep | name=Mushroom Garden Villas | alt= | url=http://www.mushroomgardenvilla.com/ | email=sales@mushroomgardenvilla.com | address=Mushroom Bay | lat=-8.6837 | long=115.4341 | directions= | phone=+62 366 5596406 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 350,000/night including breakfast | content=1 bedroom villa with A/C. }} *{{sleep | name=Playgrounds Resort | alt= | url=http://www.playgroundslembongan.com | email=info@playgroundslembongan.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= -8.6795 | long=115.4450 | directions= | phone=+62 813-5332-0568, +62 366 24524 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double rooms with A/C AU$85 and fan-cooled AU$75. Family rooms AU$100 and villas AU$100-170 | content=Fan-cooled rooms to private self-contained villas with A/C. Views over the bay. }} *{{sleep | name=Rigils Lembongan Bungalows & Spa | alt= | url= | email=reservations@rigilslembongan.com | address= | lat= -8.6835 | long=115.4355 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Fan-cooled family bungalow Rp 450,000, continental or Indonesian breakfast included | content=Standard and large family room. Bar, restaurant and swimming pool with spa. Rooms are furnished with antique wooden beds, mosquito nets. Private terrace or balcony looks into the bungalows garden. The bathrooms have a cold shower. They provide speedboat for a 25-30 min transfer upon request. Rp 450,000/person (return transfer) at 08:30, 13:00, and 15:30. Charters also available from Lembongan for Rp 2,000,000. }} * {{sleep | name=Song Lambung Beach Huts | alt= | url=https://www.songlambungbeachlembongan.com/ | email=info@songlambungbeachhuts.com | address=Song Lambung Beach | lat=-8.6804 | long=115.4421 | directions=between Playgrounds surf break,and Selegimpak Bay | phone=+62 361 8361717, +62 81337536464 | tollfree= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=11:30 | price=US$75 | content=Balinese style bungalows with ocean & mountain view, double bed, AC & ceiling fan, mosquito nets, towels, private bath room, toilet, Hot & cold water shower. Bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi, continental breakfast is included. }} * {{sleep | name=Tamarind Beach Bungalows | alt= | url= | email=info@balitamarind.com | address=Tamarind Beach | lat= -8.6815 | long=115.4363 | directions=between Playgrounds surf break and Mushroom Bay | phone=+62 361 857 2572 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Standard rooms with fan US$40 and large rooms with fan US$50/night | content=Balinese style bungalows with double bed, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, towels, private bath room, toilet, cold water shower and bath tub. Facilities include a children's and adult swimming pool, mini library and BBQ on request. Bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. A continental breakfast is included in the price. }} * {{sleep | name=The Tanis Villas | alt= | url=http://www.tanisvilla.com/ | email=sales@tanisvillas.com | address=Mushroom Bay | lat= -8.6833 | long=115.4322 | directions= | phone=+62-81-239-39-3737, +62-81-337-58-5555 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=From US$60 | content=Cottages overlooking Mushroom Bay with open air cold/hot showers and mosquito nets. A/C and fan-cooled rooms available. Twin swimming pool in front of lobby and restaurant with sun lounges, massage room, TV with international channels at the lobby and free 24 h WiFi. BBQ dinners on the wooden deck near the beach and a free daily breakfast are available. }} *{{sleep | name=Villa Mimpi Manis | alt=info@mimpimanislembongan.net | url= | email= | address=Jungut Batu | lat= -8.6801 | long=115.4465 | directions= | phone=+61 478 258346 (Aust) | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From AU$100 per night | content=Balinese style two level villa located on the hill above Jungut Batu. Views towards Bali over the surf and reef. Two king size beds, two bathrooms with hot water, plunge pool, kitchenette, home theatre, room safe, two fridges, serviced daily. Linen and drinking water supplied. }} * {{sleep | name=Ware Ware Surf Bungalows | alt= | url=http://www.warewaresurfbungalows.com/ | email=info@warewaresurfbungalows.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= -8.6795 | long=115.4451 | directions=south of the bay, up on the hill | phone=+62 361 807 0181 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000 | content=Eight standard rooms and one family room. Bathroom with cold shower. Private terrace or balcony, furnished with antique wooden beds and mosquito nets, continental or Indonesian breakfast included. }} * {{sleep | name=Oka7 Bungalows | alt= | url= | email=oka7bungalow@hotmail.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= -8.6797 | long=115.4449 | directions=south of the bay, up on the hill | phone=+62 81237661111 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From Rp 500,000 | content=5 deluxe rooms and two Lumbung rooms. Bathroom with hot&cold shower. Private terrace or balcony, furnished with antique wooden beds and mosquito nets, continental or Indonesian breakfast included. }} [[Image:Nusa Lembongan view to Mount Agung.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Looking across the Badung Strait to Mount Agung]] * {{sleep | name=Puri Kirana | alt= | url= | email=purikiranalembongan@gmail.com | address=Jungutbatu Village | lat=-8.6658 | long=115.4510 | directions= | phone=+62 81 353 136 861 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Rooms from Rp 300,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Brand new wooden bungalows with AC and HW all set around a beautiful tropical garden. Large swimming pool and restaurant on site. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Batu Karang Lembongan Resort and Day Spa | alt= | url=http://www.batukaranglembongan.com/ | email=info@batukaranglembongan.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= -8.67967 | long=115.44430 | directions=the Bukit | phone=+62 366 24880 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From US$210, breakfast included | content=Includes Muntigs restaurant and bar, a day spa, 3 swimming pools (a 25 m lap pool, a 9x9 m pool with swim up pool bar and a 9x9 m infinity edge pool), steam room, gymnasium, day lounge, wedding pavilion and conference facility. All rooms have A/C, internet, safety box, 220 thread cotton sheets, king size double beds and a mini bar. The outdoor bathrooms have views over the surf breaks and across to Mt Agung in Bali. Has its own water and sewage treatment plants, so the water you use is fresh and clean. }} *{{sleep | name=Indiana Kenanga Villas | alt= | url=http://www.indiana-kenanga-villas.com/ | email=indianakenangavillas@gmail.com | address=Jungut Batu | lat= -8.6685 | long=115.4480 | directions= | phone=+62 366 5596371, +62 366 24471 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$120-170 for a suite and US$320-370 for a 2 bedroom villa | content=A French-owned and run suite/villa resort. Offers 6 one-bedroom suites and 2 two-bedroom villas. }} ===Private villas=== The following are all stand-alone, self-contained villas with private swimming pools. * {{sleep | name=Lembongan Beach Club and Resort | alt=In front of Shipwrecks surf point | url=http://lembonganbeachclub.com | email=lembonganrsv@tjendanavillas.com | address=Jalan Jungut Batu Beach | lat=-8.67047 | long=115.44781 | directions=Only 30 minutes by a speedboat from Sanur Beach with regular departures throughout the day (approximately every 30 minutes from 09:00 to 17:00) or by a helicopter based on request. | phone=+62 361 737 282 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=US$175-409 | content=Villas feature a private swimming pool, terrace and garden. Complimentary breakfast, AC, Wi-Fi, minibar and a living area with a flat-screen satellite TV are among the in-villa facilities. En suite bathrooms come equipped with bathrobes and free toiletries. }} * {{sleep | name=Villa Atas Nusa Lembongan | alt= | url= | email=enquiry@nusalembongantravel.com | address=Tamarind Beach | lat= -8.6801 | long=115.4439 | directions=between Batu Karang and Playgrounds | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Minimum 3-day bookings, downstairs US$120/day, upstairs US$180/day, whole villa US$320/day | content=Fully self-contained single villa. Ground level has an A/C king size bedroom, and a large open indoor/outdoor lounge area that borders the plunge pool. Outdoor dining area steps down to a garden. Solar hot water system and CD player on both levels. Overlooks all three main surf breaks. Upstairs sleeps two in a king size bedroom, downstairs sleeps 2 in a kingsize bedroom plus 2 on daybeds in the open style living area. }} * {{sleep | name=Villa Pantai | alt= | url=http://www.villapantai.com/ | email=bookings@villapantai.com | address=Celagi Bay | lat= -8.6815 | long=115.4377 | directions= | phone=+62 813-3867-5133 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From US$720 | content=Has seven bedrooms sleeping up to 18 guests, a 10-m swimming pool, fully equipped gym and spa, and comes fully staffed. }} ===Nusa Ceningan=== *{{sleep | name=Jenny's Bed & Breakfast | alt= | url=https://www.jennysplacelembongan.com/ | email=paeittreim@yahoo.com | address=Nusa Ceningan | lat= -8.7047 | long=115.4396 | directions= | phone= +62 813 39754364, +62 821-4401-7222, +62 812 3627 7650 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rp 200,000 | content=Bungalows at the remote southwestern tip of Nusa Ceningan. Clean rooms and breakfast is served right at the beach. Motorbike rental available. Friendly American manager and local guidance. They can arrange pick up from Jungut Batu on Nusa Lembongan. }} *{{sleep | name=Secret Point Huts | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Secret-Point-Huts-162883417720787 | email= | address=Nusa Ceningan | lat=-8.7067 | long=115.4383 | directions= | phone=+62 859-5412-4593 | tollfree= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=US$60 | content=Close to the Secret Point surf break. A/C, fan, towels and private bathroom. All huts have ocean views, and direct access to the beach. }} ==Stay safe== This is a safe island and reports of crime, major or minor, are rare. Most common is the theft of items left in unlocked rooms, so as you would anywhere in the world, just be sensible. '''Drugs''' are not especially widespread here, but you may be offered marijuana or mushrooms, and more rarely, harder drugs. Be aware that the former is highly illegal in Indonesia and penalties are [[Bali#Stay safe|harsh]]. The Indonesian legal position on mushrooms is unclear but to be totally safe, visitors should steer clear. The biggest dangers to visitors are related to the '''sea'''. Swimming is not be taken lightly in any waters around Bali, and Nusa Lembongan is no exception. Mushroom Bay and the area around the mangroves in the north are largely safe for swimming, but still take care. Swimming at Dream Beach and Sunset Beach (in particular) should be avoided by all but the very strongest of swimmers, and even then with great caution. Surfing at all four breaks is challenging for beginners. ==Stay healthy== There is a small medical clinic in Jungut Batu with an attendant doctor. This is a perfectly good facility for treating minor ailments, but visitors with anything approaching a serious problem should get back to Bali as quickly as possible. Opening hours are erratic and unpredictable. Ask at your hotel. Like all of Bali, Nusa Lembongan is officially a [[malaria]]-free zone. [[Dengue fever]] is a potential problem. Unlike in mainland Bali, there are no recent cases of rabies. ==Connect== ===Telephone=== It is possible to make phone calls from Nusa Lembongan. Although a little pricey, public telephone offices (''wartels'') can be found at the Scoot boat office and at Bungalow No7. * International phone operators: 101. * International Direct Dialing prefix: 001, 007, or 008. * The area code for Nusa Lembongan is officially 0366, although 0361 is also widely used. * Landlines are not that common, and even many well-established businesses operate with mobile telephones only. All of the major Indonesian mobile networks have coverage of the island. * For directory inquiries, dial 108 from a landline or 0361-108 from a mobile phone. Nusa Lembongan receives good 3G coverage by all the major Indonesian networks. ===Internet=== Most places to stay and some restaurants now have wireless internet capability for guests but it's often very slow. There are a couple of basic, well signed public internet cafes at the southern end of the main coast road in Jungut Batu. Look for the signs and expect to pay about Rp 30,000 per hour. Service is sometimes very slow. Most of the internet cafes also have a download limit in addition to charging for time, so save your media streaming activities for Bali. The national phone company, Telkomsel, provides a decent 3G connection, however it may default to GPRS. ==Go next== *The vast majority of visitors leave the way they came in, i.e. back to [[Sanur]] and then on to elsewhere in [[Bali]]. *For the adventurous, a side trip to [[Nusa Penida]] island will get you well off the beaten path. *There is a daily direct boat service to mainland [[Lombok]] and [[Gili Trawangan]]. {{geo|-8.6818|115.4511}} {{IsPartOf|Southeastern Islands}} {{starcity}} owhlxj8tywjjokvcf12bugym1705z01 0 25567 5289301 5286175 2026-06-08T02:38:35Z InternetArchiveBot 2253620 Rescuing 0 sources and tagging 1 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 5289301 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|OakvillePier1to7.jpg|pgname=Oakville}} [http://visitoakville.com/ '''Oakville'''] is a town of 190,000 people (2016) on the north shore of Lake Ontario, about 30 km west of [[Toronto]]. ==Understand== ===History=== [[File:Oakville-Ontario-Downtown.JPG|thumb|Towne Square]] In 1805, the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada bought the lands between Etobicoke and Hamilton from the Mississaugas Aboriginal people, except for the land at the mouths of Twelve Mile Creek (Bronte Creek), Sixteen Mile Creek, and along the Credit River. In 1807, British immigrants settled the area surrounding Dundas Street and on the shore of Lake Ontario. In 1820, the Crown bought the area surrounding the waterways. The area around the creeks, 960 acres (3.9 km²), ceded to the Crown by the Mississaugas, was auctioned off to William Chisholm in 1827. He left the development of the area to his son, Robert Kerr Chisholm, and his brother-in-law, Merrick Thomas. Chisholm also formed shipbuilding business in Oakville Navy Street and Sixteen Mile Creek (Halton Region) and lasted until 1842, but shipbuilding in Oakville lasted into the late 20th century. The population in 1846 was 1,500. The community shipped large quantities of wheat and lumber via schooners and the railway. There were three churches, a grist mill and saw mill, and various small companies making threshing machines, wagons, watches, saddles, and metal goods. There were also tradesmen of various types. Oakville's industries included shipbuilding. In the 1850s, there was an economic recession and the foundry, the most important industry in town, was closed. Basket-making became a major industry in the town, and the Grand Trunk Railway was built through it. In 1869, the population was 2,000. The community was served by the Great Western Railway and it was a port on Lake Ontario. The town eventually became industrialized with the opening of Cities Service Canada (later BP Canada, and now Petro Canada) and Shell Canada oil refineries (both now closed), the Procor factory (no longer manufacturing), and, most importantly, the Ford Motor Company's Canadian headquarters and plant, all close to the Canadian National Railway and the Queen Elizabeth Way highway between Toronto and Fort Erie (Buffalo). In 1962, the town of Oakville merged with its neighbouring villages (Bronte, Palermo, Sheridan, and the remainder of Trafalgar Township) to become the new Town of Oakville. ==Get in== [[File:Lighthouse by the Compass Restaurant (9736229819).jpg|thumb|Lighthouse in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park]] ===By car=== The Queen Elizabeth Way runs around the west end of Lake Ontario from Niagara Falls through [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]], [[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]], Oakville, [[Mississauga]] and becomes the Gardiner Expressway into downtown Toronto. Through Oakville it merges with Highway 403. Exit at Trafalgar Road for a quick route south into the downtown area. Highways 401 and 407 (an expensive toll route) also pass further north of the town. Oakville and the surrounding area are home to many daily commuters into [[Toronto]], where most highways during peak hours are stop-and-go. As the main road from Toronto to [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]], the Queen Elizabeth Way often slows to a standstill. Exiting at Ford Drive and going south to Lakeshore or Cornwall Drive or north to Upper Middle Road (all major, parallel routes) may be a better idea if traffic is unusually bad. ===By train=== {{Seealso|Rail travel in Canada}} Oakville has two railway stations: * {{go | name=Oakville GO station | alt= | url=https://www.gotransit.com/en/stations-stops-parking/find-a-station-or-stop/results?stationCode=OA | email= | address=214 Cross Ave | lat=43.455358 | long=-79.682553 | directions=just off Trafalgar Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Oakville GO Station | wikidata=Q3095812 | lastedit=2022-07-04 | content=Serving GO Transit trains and buses plus VIA Rail Canada and Amtrak trains, the station lies about 1½ KM north of downtown Oakville; to get downtown, walk south on Trafalgar Road or take Oakville Transit bus 14 south. }} * {{go | name=Bronte GO station | alt= | url=https://www.gotransit.com/en/stations-stops-parking/find-a-station-or-stop/results?stationCode=BO | email= | address= | lat=43.417191 | long=-79.722301 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bronte GO Station | wikidata=Q4974078 | lastedit=2019-02-12 | content=Serving only GO Transit trains, the station is about 5 km from Bronte Village on Lake Shore Road near Bronte Road, which can be reached by Oakville Transit bus 3. }} Amtrak, [[GO Transit]], and VIA Rail provide rail services to Oakville: * {{listing|name=Amtrak|alt=|url=https://www.amtrak.com/home|email=|address=|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+1-215-856-7924|tollfree=+1-800-872-7245|hours=|price=|wikipedia=Amtrak|wikidata=Q23239|lastedit=2022-07-04|content=Operates trains throughout the [[United States of America]].}} Amtrak operates the [[Maple Leaf]] train service daily between [[Toronto]] and [[New York City]], in partnership with [https://www.viarail.ca/ VIA Rail Canada]. Stops between Toronto and New York City include in Oakville, [[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]], [[Grimsby (Ontario)|Grimsby,]] [[St. Catharines]], [[Niagara Falls (Ontario)]], [[Niagara Falls (New York)]], [[Buffalo]], Buffalo ([[Cheektowaga|Depew]]), [[Rochester (New York)|Rochester]], [[Syracuse (New York)|Syracuse]], [[Rome (New York)|Rome]], [[Utica]], [[Schenectady]], Albany ([[Rensselaer (New York)#By train|Rensselaer]]), [[Hudson (New York)|Hudson]], [[Rhinecliff]], [[Poughkeepsie]], [[Croton-on-Hudson]], and [[Yonkers]]. Border crossing processing takes place in Niagara Falls, where passengers must detrain with their baggage. Train crew members are staffed by VIA Rail within Canada, and by Amtrak within the United States. * {{listing | name=GO Transit | alt= | url=https://www.gotransit.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=GO Transit | wikidata=Q1357727 | lastedit=2019-02-12 | content=Oakville lies on GO Transit's Lakeshore West commuter train line which runs from Union Station in downtown [[Toronto]] to Aldershot ([[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]]), with rush hour trains continuing to downtown [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]]. This is GO's most frequent service with peak hour trains running up to every 15 minutes, outside of rush hour trains run every half-hour. Trains operate roughly from 5:30AM weekdays (7:30AM on weekends and holidays) to about midnight. The trip from Toronto takes between 25 and 40 minutes. }} * {{go | name=VIA Rail Canada | alt= | url=https://www.viarail.ca/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-888-842-7245 | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Via Rail | wikidata=Q876720 | lastedit=2022-04-22 | content=Operates many intercity trains across [[Canada]]. }} Operates the following route to Oakville, stopping at Oakville GO station: ** Between [[Windsor (Ontario)|Windsor]] and [[Toronto]] including stops in [[Chatham-Kent|Chatham]], [[London (Ontario)|London]], [[Ingersoll (Ontario)|Ingersoll]], [[Woodstock (Ontario)|Woodstock]], [[Brantford]], [[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]], and Oakville. Operates multiple times daily. ===By bus=== * {{go | name=GO Transit | alt= | url=https://www.gotransit.com/ | email= | address=Oakville GO station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=GO Transit | wikidata=Q1357727 | lastedit=2019-02-12 | content=[[GO Transit]] operates the 407 West bus (route 46) from Oakville GO station to Square One in [[Mississauga]], Bramalea in [[Brampton]] and Highway 407 station north of Toronto on subway Line 1 Yonge-University. Within Oakville, this bus also stops at Sheridan College. The 407 West bus runs every half-hour all day. }} ==Get around== Walking is convenient around the downtown core and Bronte areas, and parking is easily available. Elsewhere driving or public transit is easier. ===Public transportation=== [https://www.oakvilletransit.ca Oakville Transit] operates bus routes around the city. Fares can be paid by exact cash fare or by the [[Presto card]] used by [[GO Transit]] and other municipal transit systems within the [[Greater Toronto Area]]. The single cash fare price for riders ages 13+ without a Presto card is $4.00. Riders may also pay by tapping a credit or debit card on the Presto reader in which case the cash fare will be charged. The Presto adult (ages 20-64) single fare is $3.45. Children ages 0 to 12 years old can ride fare-free when travelling with an accompanying adult. If they're travelling independently they require a valid "child" Presto card even though it does not charge a fare upon tapping the bus reader. Youths ages 13 to 19 and seniors 65+ travelling in possession of a valid Presto card set to youth or senior fare types are entitled to the free Oakville bus rides all day every day. A fare allows for 2 hours of unlimited travel on Oakville Transit (OT) including changing OT buses, or transferring to/from other municipal transit systems throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, such as [[Brampton]] Transit, [[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]] Transit, [[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] Street Railway (HSR), MiWay ([[Mississauga]]) and the [[Toronto]] Transit Commission (TTC). If paying by cash, ask for a "paper transfer" to use as a receipt (except for the TTC, which does not accept OT paper transfers). For Presto credit and debit card users, transfer info is tracked to your card when you tap on including the TTC. If transferring from GO Transit to Oakville Transit (OT) to complete a trip, the OT fare will be free when using a Presto, credit or debit card. Just tap your Presto card on both transit systems to get the free OT fare. When using a Presto, credit or debit card to transfer from OT to GO Transit, the OT fare will be refunded to your card at the end of your trip. {{mapframe|zoom=11|43.44906|-79.70435}} {{mapshapes|Q28971910}} {{mapshape}} ==See== * {{see | name=Oakville's Downtown | alt= | url=http://oakvilledowntown.com/ | email= | address=Lakeshore Road | lat= | long= | directions=between Navy St & Allan St | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=The downtown area has a quaint small-town feel. Lots of specialty stores as well as high-end boutiques and eateries. }} *Some of the best ambience is found south of the downtown area between [https://www.oakvillehistory.org/navy-street.html Navy Street]{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and Reynolds Rd. Many century-old homes are also located in this area, and have a [http://ohsplaques.online/toc.htm plaque]{{Dead link|date=June 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} by the front door showing year built and the name of the first owner. *If you like to dream or enjoy '''interesting architecture''', driving along '''Lakeshore Road''' east of the downtown area showcases many grand homes and mansions. * {{see | name=St. Jude's Church Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address=146 William St | lat=43.4433 | long=-79.6674 | directions=west of Thomas St, also accessible from King St | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-06-10 | content=Picturesque small park with flower beds next to a church. }} * {{see | name=Oakville pier and lighthouse | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.44114 | long=-79.66602 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=Walking from downtown Oakville down Navy Street to Lake Ontario, you reach Oakville harbour. There is a pier which can be walked on, as well as a lighthouse. On clear days, Toronto's skyline can be viewed due to the curvature of Lake Ontario. }} * {{see | name=Erchless Estate | alt= | url=http://www.oakville.ca/museum/ | email= | address=8 Navy St | lat=43.4419 | long=-79.6666 | directions=near the end of Navy Road by Lake Ontario | phone=+1 905-338-4400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 1-4:30PM | price=Donation appreciated | lastedit=2017-04-28 | content=A museum chronicles 19th-century life and the Erchless family, founders of the town of Oakville. }} * {{see | name=Merrick Thomas House & Old Post Office | alt= | url=https://www.oakvillehistory.org/the-thomas-house.html | address=14 Front St | lat=43.442658 | long=-79.666089 | directions=Lakeside Park | phone= | hours=Open 1:30-4:30PM; July-August: Tu-F Sa Su; May Jun Sep: Sa Su only; all holiday Mondays | price=Donations welcomed | wikipedia= | lastedit=2019-02-12 | content=The Merrick Thomas House was built in 1829, and is furnished with items of the era 1830–1840s. The Old Post office (1835-1856) stands next to the house. There is also an old-fashioned bandstand in the park. }} * {{see | name=Lyon cabin | alt= | url=https://oakvillenews.org/oakville-community-news/oakville-history-lyon-cabin-finds-a-new-home-by-oakville-harbour/ | address=Francis St | lat=43.4421 | long=-79.6709 | directions=off Forsythe St | phone= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2022-06-10 | content=Lyon cabin is a log cabin built in 1820. About 1974, the cabin was dismantled and reassembled at the harbour. As of 2022, its interior unfurnished and not open to the public, but its exterior is publicly accessible. Nearby, there is a lighthouse along a wharf. }} * {{see | name=Tannery Park | alt= | url= | address=Walker St | lat=43.4401 | long=-79.6674 | directions=at the end of Forsythe St | phone= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2022-06-10 | content=Tannery Hill Beacon is the main landmark in the park overlooking the lake, Sixteen mile Creek and the marina. On a clear, one can see the Toronto skyline in the distance. WC available. }} * {{see | name=Sovereign House | alt=Bronte Historical Society | url=http://www.brontehistoricalsociety.ca/ | address=7 West River St | lat=43.390264 | long=-79.710885 | directions= | phone=+1 905-825-5552 | hours=Late May to late Oct: Sa Su W 1:00-4:00PM, but call to confirm opening | price=Donations welcomed | wikipedia= | lastedit=2019-02-12 | content=Sovereign House was built between 1825 and 1846, and today it is a heritage display centre with artifacts and photographs. }} * {{see | name=Howard Iron Works Printing Museum & Restoration | alt= | url=http://www.howardironworks.org/ | address=800 Westgate Road | lat=43.415610 | long=-79.731865 | directions= | phone=+1 905-821-0000 | hours=M-F 10AM-4PM by appointment only | price= | wikipedia= | lastedit=2019-02-12 | content=Collection of printing machinery from the 1830s to the 1950s. }} * {{see | name=Sheridan College | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.4693 | long=-79.6995 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=One of the best animation colleges in the world. Animation fans should visit. }} * {{see | name=Glen Abbey Golf Course | alt= | url=http://glenabbey.clublink.ca/ | email= | address=1333 Dorval Dr | lat=43.4527 | long=-79.7169 | directions= | phone=+1 905-844-1800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, frequently hosts the Canadian Open. It is an attraction in itself with many dramatic holes that take advantage of the canyon-like valley of Sixteen-Mile Creek for abrupt elevation changes, natural hazards, and scenic beauty. There are hiking trails throughout the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, and a walk or drive over the Upper-Middle bridge will give a view of the valley holes and forest which is especially appealing in fall when the colours change. Glen Abbey also houses the '''Canadian Golf Hall of Fame''' and a restaurant (in the clubhouse) for fine dining. }} ==Do== ===Parks=== [[File:Boardwalk (2592115108).jpg|thumb|Bronte Creek Provincial Park]] There are many parks in Oakville. * Try walking along the pedestrian pathways bordering Lake Ontario, along the waterfront. * The [http://www.tctrail.ca/home.php Trans Canada Trail], winding from coast to coast, runs through the town. * {{do | name=Bronte Creek Provincial Park | alt= | url=https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/brontecreek | email= | address= | lat=43.40977 | long=-79.76529 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=The closest provincial park to Toronto, is located on Burloak Road north of the Queen Elizabeth Way at the western edge of the town. It boasts a large pool perfect for kids, trails, a barn converted to playstructure, historic farm and home and a campground area. }} *Oakville also has many other parks for kids and a great atmosphere all year round. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Downtown Oakville | alt= | url=http://oakvilledowntown.com/ | email= | address= | lat=43.44593 | long=-79.66837 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=The place to be, where Lakeshore Road is lined with a variety of fashionable stores and galleries in historic buildings. }} * {{buy | name=Oakville Place | alt= | url=http://oakvilleplace.com/ | email= | address= | lat=43.46158 | long=-79.68684 | directions=at Queen Elizabeth Way and Trafalgar Road | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=Many shops including The Bay, H&M, Mexx, Roots, Purdy's Chocolates, The Body Shop. }} *{{buy | name=Bronte Village | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lakeshore Rd. W. at Bronte Rd. | lat=43.39419 | long=-79.71194 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Mostly modern buildings, but a small-town atmosphere. Street-front shops line parts of Bronte and Lakeshore Rds., and there is also the Bronte Village Mall, at the corner of Lakeshore and Jones. }} ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Celadon House | url=http://www.celadonhouse.ca | email= | address=630 Ford Drive | lat=43.488218 | long=-79.650978 | directions=Celadon House | phone = +1 905-257-5725 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Mains $10-20 | content=Sharing their passion "live to eat...", authentic Asian comfort food in a spacious and relaxing atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Maro's | alt= | url=http://www.marosbistro.com/ | email=eat@marosbistro.com | address=135 Kerr St | lat=43.440582 | long=-79.675570 | directions= | phone=+1 289-837-2389 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-8PM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-10 | content=Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegan and vegetarian choices. }} * {{eat | name=Jac's Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.jacsbistro.com/ | email= | address=379 Kerr St. | lat=43.444678 | long=-79.682754 | directions= | phone= +1 905-582-2664 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th noon-10PM, F noon-2:30PM, 5PM-10PM, Sa 4PM-10PM | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-10 | content=Rustic Italian and French cuisine. }} ==Drink== Oakville has little nightlife to speak of for a city of 190,000 people. * {{drink | name=The King's Arms | alt= | url= | email= | address=323 Church Street | lat=43.44891 | long=-79.66659 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=One of the busier bars in Oakville, located right downtown. Open until last call (2AM) even on Sunday or Monday. Some nights features live music and acoustic sets. Also features a great outdoor patio. }} * {{drink | name=The Fire Hall | alt= | url= | email= | address=2441 Lakeshore Road | lat=43.39469 | long=-79.71252 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-12-21 | content=Great food and service, excellent patio as well. Located in the heart of Oakville's Bronte area, by the lake. }} * {{drink | name=Brü | alt= | url=http://www.brurestaurant.ca/ | email= | address=138 Lakeshore Road East | lat=43.4442741 | long=-79.6695705 | directions= | phone=+1 905 844-4400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=7 days a week, lunch and dinner | price= | content=Excellent selection of craft beer, many of them local. About six beers on tap and 30 in bottles. Also have good snacks and pub food. Free parking after 6PM. }} * {{drink | name=The Pipes and Taps Pub | alt= | url=http://www.thepipesandtapspub.com/ | email= | address=231 Oak Park Blvd #101 | lat=43.482302 | long=-79.716499 | directions= | phone=+1 289-863-1155 | tollfree= | hours=Su-W 11AM-midnight, Th-Sa 11AM-2AM | price= | lastedit=2018-06-13 | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Sandman Hotel Oakville | alt= | url=https://www.sandmanhotels.com/locations/ontario/oakville/ | email=reservations@sandman.ca | address=3451 South Service Rd W | lat=43.396431 | long=-79.753715 | directions=on the west side of Oakville at the Burlington boubdary | phone=+1 289-881-7263 | tollfree=+1-800-726-3626 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $88 | lastedit=2018-06-10 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Monte Carlo Inn Oakville Suites | alt= | url=https://www.montecarloinns.com/oakville-suites | email= | address=374 South Service Road | lat=43.462271 | long=-79.681329 | directions=east side of the town | phone=+1 905-849-9500 | tollfree=+1-877-849-9500 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From $126 | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-06-10 | content=Free Wi-Fi, in-room microwave and refrigerator. }} ==Stay safe== Oakville is a very safe town. Unless you get reckless, visiting Oakville shouldn't pose any danger to you. ==Cope== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=VIA Rail Windsor Toronto icon.png | imagesize1=100 | link1=Windsor-Quebec corridor | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[London (Ontario)|London]] | minorl1=[[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1='''[[Toronto]]''' | image2=Amtrak Maple Leaf icon.png | link2=Maple Leaf | imagesize2=100 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2='''[[Toronto]]''' | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Niagara Falls (Ontario)|Niagara Falls]] | minorr2=[[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]] | image3=Ontario QEW.svg | imagesize3=20 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] | minorl3=[[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Toronto]] | minorr3=[[Mississauga]] | image4=Ontario 403.svg | imagesize4=20 | directionl4=W | majorl4=[[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] | minorl4=[[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]] | directionr4=E | majorr4=[[Brampton]] via [[File:Ontario 410.svg|16px]] | minorr4=[[Mississauga]] | image5=407 Express Toll Route Traffic Sign.svg | imagesize5=22 | directionl5=W | majorl5=[[Hamilton (Ontario)|Hamilton]] via [[File:Ontario QEW.svg|16px]][[File:Ontario 403.svg|16px]] | minorl5=[[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]] | directionr5=E | majorr5=[[Markham]] | minorr5=[[Milton (Ontario)|Milton]] | image6=GO Transit Lakeshore West icon.png | imagesize6=100 | directionl6=N | majorl6=[[Toronto/Entertainment and Financial Districts|Toronto]] | minorl6=[[Mississauga]] | directionr6=S | majorr6=[[Niagara Falls (Ontario)|Niagara Falls]] | minorr6=[[Burlington (Ontario)|Burlington]] }} {{geo|43.4500|-79.6833}} {{isPartOf|Halton (Ontario)}} {{Usablecity}} fu6xd8wewua5quxcah6nkzsq2rcxua7 0 25879 5289098 5283805 2026-06-07T15:36:01Z M97uzivatel 79587 /* By train */ 5289098 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Olomouc banner.jpg|unesco=yes|otbp=yes}} '''Olomouc''' (''Olomóc'' or ''Holomóc'' in the local dialect, ''Olmütz'' in German) has the second largest and second oldest historic preservation zone in the [[Czech Republic]] (after [[Prague]]). Olomouc lies astride the Morava River and is surrounded by the fertile Haná plain. It was the capital of Moravia until 1641 and is the sixth-largest city in the country, with approximately 100,000 inhabitants (2022). ==Understand== [[Image:Holy Trinity Column.jpg|250px|thumb|Town Hall & Holy Trinity Column on the main square of Olomouc]] The first written mention of a settlement at Olomouc is almost 1,000 years ago when the Kosmas Chronicle described a fortified castle watching over the important Morava river ford on the road between [[Kraków]] and [[Prague]]. Between 16th and 19th centuries, Olomouc served as a strategically important fortress. The city today is the seat of the regional government, the Moravian archbishopric and the oldest university in Moravia, Palacky University (''Universita Palackého''). Legend claims that the city was founded by Julius Caesar. It's almost certain that Caesar never visited in person, but it is known that the city began as a Roman military camp with the name Julii Mons (Julius' Hill). This name was gradually corrupted to its present form, Olomouc, which is pronounced 'Olo-mowts'. The Roman influence is a proud heritage of the city, and manifests itself in numerous areas. Olomouc is doubtless the undiscovered gem of the Czech Republic. It is home to countless beautiful buildings, great culture (home of the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra), and hundreds of unique restaurants, bars, and pubs. Olomouc is totally off the radar of most tourists, feeling quietly normal and relaxed even on a nice day in July. As the home to Palacky University, Olomouc is the country’s largest student city by percentage of population. Palacky University (named after František Palacký, the most influential figure of the Czech National Revival in the 19th century) is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the country and only Charles University in Prague has a longer history. During the academic year, the population of the city is increased by roughly 20,000 students, giving the city a vibrant feeling of life and energy. This is important to remember if you want to enjoy the thriving nightlife of the city: many bars and clubs depend on the student population and close for the summer vacations. Olomouc has been the seat of a Catholic archbishop for almost 1,000 years, and thus has some of the most beautifully decorated churches in Central Europe ,though they do not appear in many travel guides. ===Tourist information === * [https://tourism.olomouc.eu/en/ Olomouc Tourism] website ==Get in== {{mapframe}} ===By plane=== Although Olomouc has an [https://www.lkol.cz/ airport], it is only used by the local flying club. The nearest airports with commercial flights are [[Brno]] and [[Ostrava]], although there are more flights to [[Prague]], [[Vienna]], [[Bratislava]], [[Katowice]] and [[Kraków]]. Of these, Prague, Vienna and Krakow are big airports with even intercontinental flights, whereas the others largely serve budget and charter airlines. ===By train=== {{seealso|Rail travel in the Czech Republic}} Long distance trains stop at {{Marker|type=go|lat=49.5926 | long=17.2782|name=Olomouc hlavní nádraží}} (Olomouc Main station). From [[Prague]] there are multiple options: Czech Railways operate hourly fast (R), express (Ex) and EuroCity (EC) trains which take 2½ hr, and faster SC Pendolino trains which take 2 hours and require a compulsory seat reservation. The route is also served by the private companies RegioJet and Leo Express, who each operate trains every 2 hours also requiring compulsory reservations. Train fares for this route vary from 129 Kč to 349 Kč in standard class (students under 26 with ISIC card qualify for 50% discount). Coming from [[Brno]], trains on the most direct route via [[Prostějov]] take 1½ hr and leave every two hours. Beware that aside from these, there are also trains that run from Brno to Olomouc via [[Břeclav]] which take 2 hours longer and should not be used for this route. From [[Ostrava]] the ride takes 1h. Beware of some fast trains (category '''R''') from Ostrava to Olomouc, which take a longer route through the Jeseníky mountains for over 3 hours. From [[Warsaw]] there are three daytime connections, which take 6 hours and one night train which takes 9 hours. From Krakow there is one daytime connection which takes 5 hours, and one night train which takes 6 hours. Other connections require at least two changes. From [[Vienna]] there are several train connections; with changes either in [[Přerov]] or in [[Česká Třebová]], and it will take you about 3 hours. ===By bus=== [http://www.sa.cz Student Agency] operates buses between Prague and Olomouc, but they are much slower and less comfortable than trains, because their route leads all the way down to Brno before turning up towards Prague. ===By car=== Major roads lead to Olomouc; D35 from [[Hradec Králové]] (and further from Prague and Germany), D35 in the other direction from [[Ostrava]] and Poland, highway 55 from [[Zlín]] and northern Slovakia as well as D46 from [[Brno]] (and further from Vienna, Bratislava and Hungary). The city does not have an official P+R parking lot. ==Get around== === On foot === As Olomouc is a small city, it is perfectly walkable and relatively flat, and is best explored on foot. The historic city centre is charming, offering many opportunities for pleasant walks. You can use [https://mapy.com/en/zakladni?x=17.2790949&y=49.5963855&z=11 Mapy.com]'s tourist map to see information about buildings and to navigate on foot to different parts of the city. === On bicycle === [[File:Kola Nextbike a koloběžky Bolt, Olomouc (01).jpg|thumb|An unmarked Nextbike station]] Olomouc is a relatively bike-friendly city with many dedicated bike paths, mainly through the parks as well as a lot of bike accessible roads. The city provides an [https://tourism.olomouc.eu/en/ke-stazeni/ official biking guide]. For navigation on bike you can use the tourist map on [https://mapy.com/en/zakladni?x=17.2790949&y=49.5963855&z=11 Mapy.com], which shows all dedicated biking paths and biking lanes. Don't bike on the sidewalks as that is not allowed in the Czech republic. You can use Nextbike bike sharing for quick transport around the city via their mobile app at a cost of 1 Kč per minute, with free unlocking. Always make sure to return the bike to an official station (beware, some of the bike stations are unmarked, see the map in the application); otherwise, you risk receiving a fine of 500 Kč. === By public transit === [[File:Olomouc tramvaje 2022.svg|thumb|[[File:Tram-Logo.svg|20px]] (2022)]] [[File:Tramvaj DPMO - Wphoto, Vladimír Vaněk.jpg|thumb|375x375px|Olomouc tram near the city cent]] Most of Olomouc public transit (all trams lines, and buse lines 10-52) is operated by [https://dpmo.cz/en/ '''Dopravní podnik města Olomouce'''] (DPMO), you can view the map of lines operated by DPMO on [https://dpmo.cz/en/information-for-passengers/scheme-of-public-transport/ their official website]. Tickets can be bought either from the [https://dpmo.cz/en/mobile-app/ DPMO Mobile application] (these tickets are not valid on intercity buses and trains within fare zone 71), or as paper tickets from ticket machines at every major transport hub (these are valid on intercity buses and trains within fare zone 71), where payment can be made with coins or sometimes by card. You can view the ticket prices [https://dpmo.cz/en/information-for-passengers/tariff/ here]. You can board DPMO vehicles through any door; make sure you validate your ticket only once (validating it again will invalidate it). '''Integrovaný dopravní systém Olomouckého kraje''' (IDSOK) provides an extensive network of local trains (categories '''Os''' and '''Sp''') and intercity buses throughout the region. The Olomouc region is divided into fare zones (Olomouc is in zone 71; see above for more information) and ticket prices depend on the number of zones passed through. You can use the [https://www.idsok.cz/mobilok-new/ MobilOK application] to purchase zone tickets and search for connections, the app will also tell you which zones you need to buy a ticket for. You can view the full fare zone map [https://www.idsok.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mapa-zon-IDS-Olomouckeho-kraje.pdf here]. Alternatively you can use [https://www.google.com/maps Google Maps], [https://mapy.com Mapy.com], the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.fhejl.pubtran Pubtran] mobile application or [https://idos.cz/en/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/ IDOS] mobile app to search for public transport connections within the city and the entire country. === By taxi === Taxis gather in the car park near the main train station, the ride from there to the city centre should be between 120-160 Kč. You can also alternatively use Liftago, Bolt or Uber in the city. ==See== [[Image:Orloj in Olomouc detail.jpg|250px|thumbnail|Astronomical clock]] Olomouc is an exploring sightseer's paradise. A good place to begin is the main square (''Horní náměstí'' or 'Upper Square'), with its huge '''Town Hall''' and the '''Holy Trinity Column''' (the largest column in Europe), which was inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] in 2000. It is the second largest historical square in the Czech Republic. Don't miss the astronomical clock on the Town Hall. It is said to once have rivalled the beauty of Prague's, but was seriously damaged in the World War II and then rebuilt and repainted at the beginning of the Communist regime to reflect worker's values. ===Upper square=== The {{Marker|type=see|lat=49.5939 | long=17.2513|zoom=18 |name=Upper Square |image=|wikidata=Q12020295}} (''Horní náměstí'') is the main square of Olomouc, a beautiful place full of history where you can find some of the most important monuments: * The baroque {{see | name=Holy Trinity Column | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.593942 | long=17.250425 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q742362 | lastedit=2019-07-31 | content=was built in the early 1700s and consecrated by the Empress Marie Theresa in 1754. With a height of 35 metres, it has dominated the Upper Square (''Horní náměstí'') ever since and was added to the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage in the year 2000. The column features sculptures of the Holy Trinity (predictably), the assumption of the Virgin Mary, all twelve apostles, three virtues and the most important saints of the Baroque period. The base of the column contains a small chapel with amazing acoustics and the raised pedestal is a very nice place to sit and eat lunch. It is one of the traditional rendezvous points in the city. }} * The renaissance '''Olomouc Town Hall''' occupies the centre of the main square (''Horní náměstí''). Its halls and chapel are accessible on guided tours and it's possible to climb the tower each day at 11:00 and 15:00. The ground floor of the town hall houses a gallery, restaurant and the tourist information office. Ask in the office if you are interested in the guided tour and climbing the tower. On the north face is one of only two astronomical clocks in the country. On the west side, there is the Hygieia fountain from 1945, one of the many fountains in the city. * The {{see | name=Astronomical clock | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.594598 | long=17.251169 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1087716 | lastedit=2019-07-31 | content=It was constructed in the 15th century, but takes its present appearance from the 1950s, during a refurbishment to repair damage inflicted in World War II. Czechoslovakia was under Communist rule by then and the clock reflects the values of the day, the saints and angels being replaced by scientists, sportspeople and labourers. At noon the clock has a presentation that is unique to its structure and construction. There is one other astronomical clock in the Czech lands (in the other ancient capital, Prague), but as a surviving example of Socialist-Realism, the Olomouc Astronomical clock is unique world-wide. It is another popular rendezvous point in the city. }} * The baroque '''Caesar's Fountain''' is the largest fountain in Olomouc. It depicts the legendary founder of the city, Gaius Julius Caesar, riding a horse. It is one of the six great baroque Roman-themed fountains you can find in the city. * The baroque '''Hercules' Fountain''' depicts Hercules fighting Hydra. Another from the series of the six great baroque Roman-themed fountains you can find in the city. * The modern '''Arion's Fountain''' depicts the legend of a poet thrown overboard and saved by a dolphin. It was specially designed to allow easy access to the water and is a favourite among children. * The bronze '''model of the city'''. ===Churches and monasteries=== [[Image:Kostel svateho Michala.jpg|250px|thumb|St Michael's church]] [[Image:Olomouc Hradisko02.JPG|250px|thumb|Hradisko monastery]] * {{see | name=St. Wenceslas Cathedral | alt=Katedrála sv. Václava | url=http://www.katedralaolomouc.cz/FixPage.asp?ID=40 | email= | address=Václavské náměstí | lat=49.597778 | long=17.2625 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open daily, variable times, usually 07:00–17:00. During the tourist season (end of April to end of September) it is possible to take a guided tour, also in English | price=500 Kč for a guided tour in English/group | wikidata=Q2268666 | content=A thousand-year-old cathedral, dominates the city’s skyline with the tallest spire in Moravia (second tallest in the Czech Republic). Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa both visited the cathedral and the holy relics of Saint Jan Sarkander are interred within. }} * {{see | name=St. Moritz church | alt=Kostel sv. Mořice | url= | email= | address=8. května | lat=49.59514 | long=17.25135 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily Mar 09:00–16:30, Apr–Jun 09:00–18:00, Jul–Aug 09:00–19:00, Sep–Oct 09:00–18:00, Nov 09:00–16:30 | price=20 Kč / 10 Kč (entrance to the tower) | wikipedia=Church of Saint Maurice (Olomouc) | image=Chram svateho Morice.jpg | wikidata=Q600943 | content=A beautifully preserved Gothic church dating from 1398. One of its highlights is the massive Engler organ, one of the largest in Europe. The organ is the focus of the international music festival in September/October and the Christmas Music festival every year. The tower of the church offers a magnificent 360-degree view over the city and countryside and is accessed via a graceful double-spiral staircase. }} * {{see | name=St. Michael's church | alt=Kostel sv. Michala | url=http://www.svatymichal.cz/ | email= | address=Žerotínovo náměstí 1 | lat=49.593889 | long=17.254167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=07:00–18:00 daily | price= | wikidata=Q1076187 | content=The church appears quite plain from the outside. Upon entering, however, most first time visitors find their breath stolen away. Inside is one of the most beautiful baroque churches in Central Europe. One notable feature is a painting of an apparently pregnant Virgin Mary, quite rare in a Catholic church. It’s also possible to enter the old monastery attached to the side of the church and climb its bell tower. }} * {{see | name=Basilica Minor on the Holy Hill | alt=Svatý Kopeček | url=http://www.svaty-kopecek.cz/ | email= | address= | lat=49.6291 | long=17.3377 | directions=take bus 11 to Svatý Kopeček from stand 'E' in front of the railway station; the buses leave every 10-15 min and the trip takes 18 min | phone= | tollfree= | hours=08:30-17:00 daily, M afternoon closed | price= | image=Bazilika Svaty Kopecek.jpg | wikidata=Q9167722 | content=This is one of the most popular pilgrimage churches in Central Europe, and was honoured by Pope John Paul II. }} * {{see | name=Hradisko Monastery | alt= | url=https://www.vnol.cz/index.php/cs/ | email=ops@vnol.cz | address=Sušilovo náměstí | lat=49.6054 | long=17.2651 | directions=Buses No. 15, 20, 21 – bus stop Klášterní Hradisko | phone=+420 973 407 208 | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Sep every first Sa of the month: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00; Every working Th: 14:00 and 15:00 | price=80 Kč / 40 Kč | wikipedia=Hradisko Monastery | image=Klaster-Hradisko.jpg | wikidata=Q363709 | content=Hradisko is the oldest monastery in Moravia and its location on the banks of the Morava river, just upstream from the orthodox church, makes it a pleasant 20-minute walk from the cathedral end of town. The monastery building has belonged to the military since the monastic order was banned by Emperor Joseph II in 1784. It is now used as a hospital and is open to the public within guided tours. }} ===Palaces=== * {{see | name=The Archbishops’ palace | alt=Arcibiskupský palác | url=https://arcibiskupskypalac.cz/en/home/ | email=prohlidkypalace@ado.cz | address=Wurmova 9 | lat=49.5959 | long=17.26106 | directions= | phone=+420 587 405 421 (reservations) | tollfree= | hours=Apr, Oct: M–F upon previous booking, weekends and holidays 10:00-17:00; May–Sep: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; Nov–Mar: M–F upon previous booking | price=180 Kč / 120 Kč | image=Olmütz-Bischofspalais.jpg | wikidata=Q10855240 | lastedit=2023-07-05 | content=The official seat of Olomouc bishops and archbishops. It was in this building on 2 December 1848, that Franz Joseph acceded to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Hapsburg Empire. }} * {{see | name=The Premyslid palace | alt=''Přemyslovský palác'', Romanesque Bishop’s Palace, ''Zdíkův palác'' | url=http://www.olmuart.cz/en/olomouc-archdiocesan-museum--40/ | email= pokladna@olmuart.cz | address=Václavské nám. 4 | lat=49.59805 | long=17.26237 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= |image=Zdikuv palac2.JPG | hours= Tu-Su 10:00-18:00| price= 70 Kč / 35 Kč. Su, 1st W of month, certain public holidays free | content= The building has undergone a thorough restoration and now houses the extensive Archdiocese museum. The building is the oldest in Olomouc and much of the original stonework has been exposed. On the upper floors, the circular chapel of St Barbara is a highlight. }} ===Museums and galleries=== * {{see | name=Museum of Modern Art | alt=Muzeum moderního umění | url=http://www.olmuart.cz/en/ | email=info@olmuart.cz | address=Denisova 47 | lat=49.59605 | long=17.25631 | directions= | phone=+420 585 514 111 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 | price=70 Kč/ 35 Kč, Su free | wikidata=Q31848479 | content=Museum of Modern Art is the pale grey Art Nouveau building across from the baroque Lady Mary of the Snows church. The permanent collection is okay, but the temporary exhibitions are often very interesting and well worth the entrance fee. There’s a small lookout tower at the top which is included in the entry price of the museum. }} * {{see | name=Regional Museum in Olomouc | alt=Vlastivědné Muzeum | url=http://www.vmo.cz/ | email=vmo@vmo.cz | address=náměstí Republiky 5 | lat=49.59655 | long=17.25717 | directions= | phone=+420 585 515 111 | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Sep: Tu-Su 09:00-18:00, Oct-Mar: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00 | price=60 Kč / 30 Kč | wikidata=Q11916173 | content=The museum is housed in the former Clarisian convent on Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square). There are the usual collection of rocks and artifacts, and an interesting exhibit of the flora and fauna of the region, but probably the best things to see are in the old Olomouc section; woodcuts and prints from previous centuries, weapons, armour, traditional dress and many of the original religious figures from older versions of the astronomical clock. }} *'''Commercial art galleries''' Czech and Moravian artists produce a lot of very unusual ceramic and pottery pieces and small works of art, which make great original souvenirs or gifts, and there are several shops and galleries in Olomouc filled with them. Some of the best are found on {{Marker|type=see|lat=49.59530 |long=17.25424 |zoom=18 |name=Ztracena Ulice |image=}} which heads off the square from the Caesar fountain. Next to Cafe Caesar in the town hall building is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=49.59398 |long=17.25176 |zoom=18 |name=Gallery Caesar |image=}}. It almost always exhibits contemporary art from local Olomouc or Czech artists. The {{Marker|type=see|lat=49.59311 |long=17.25084 |zoom=18 |name=Gallery Mona Lisa |image=}} (also a café), on the corner of the square near the Arion fountain (turtle fountain) is a similar exhibition space focused on contemporary art. In the beautiful {{Marker|type=see|lat=49.59412 |long=17.25508 |zoom=18 |name=Villa Primavesi |image=}} right next to St Michael’s Church there is another small gallery worth visiting if only for the chance to wander through the entrance hall of this historic house. On the top floor of the local art museum there is a small exhibit about Villa Primavesi, its history and role in the Art Nouveau movement. * {{see | name=Veteran Arena | alt= | url=http://www.veteranarena.cz/en/ | email= | address=Sladovní 103/3 | lat=49.6036317 | long=17.2772736 | directions= | phone=+420 585 157 438 | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Oct: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00 | price=198 Kč / 148 Kč | lastedit=2019-05-21 | content=Motor museum with a large collection of well-preserved historic cars and motorcycles, focused mostly on Czechoslovak pre-war production, mainly Tatra, Praga, Aero, Škoda, Jawa and Walter. }} ===Fountains=== [[Image:Arionova kasna.jpg|250px|thumb|Arion fountain]] *'''Baroque Fountains'''. The city’s impeccable series of six stone baroque fountains are all within easy walking distance of the Main Square. They are based on Roman themes, and depict Neptune, {{marker|type=see|name=Jupiter|lat=49.59173 | long=17.25334}} (both on ''Dolní náměstí''), Mercury (near the ''Galerie Moritz'' mall), Triton (on ''Náměstí republiky''), Hercules, and the legendary founder of Olomouc, Julius Caesar (both on ''Horní náměstí'', the main square). There are also two more baroque fountains that were damaged and lost their central statues, Saturn fountain in the Hradisko monastery and Dolphin fountain near the Virgin Mary church. The missing statue of a child with a dolphin on the latter fountain was replaced with a lion's head. *'''Modern fountains'''. There are also several remarkable modern fountains in Olomouc. The Arion fountain in the main square depicts the legend of a poet thrown overboard and saved by a dolphin. It was specially designed to allow easy access to the water and is a favourite among children. Hygieia fountain can be found nearby in the west wall of the Town Hall. Bronze Living Water fountain can be found next to the Chapel of St. Sarkander. There are also two fountains located near the Main Railway Station, one of which ‘dances’ along to recorded classical music. ===Parks and gardens=== * {{see | name=Olomouc Zoological Garden | alt= | url=http://www.zoo-olomouc.cz | email=info@zoo-olomouc.cz | address=Darwinova 29 | lat=49.63344 | long=17.34336 | directions= | phone=+420 585 151 601 | tollfree= | hours=Open daily: Oct-Feb 09:00—16:00; Mar Sep 09:00—17:00; Apr-Aug 09:00—18:00 (ticket counter opening hours; the visitors must leave 2 hours after the ticket counter is closed at latest) | price=80 Kč / 50 Kč | image=Pohled z vyhlídkové věže.jpg | wikidata=Q10861313 | content=The zoo on the Holy Hill is also worth a visit. It is near the basilica. There are pointers from the basilica to the zoo or ask the locals for directions. You can also take the bus line 11 to the terminal station. The zoo is in woods abundant in edible mushrooms suitable for pleasant walks. }} *{{Marker|type=see|lat=49.5937 |long=17.2570|zoom=18 |name=Bezručovy Sady (Bezruč gardens) |image=Olomouc def wa11.JPG}} is a lovely park that runs between the massive Fortress walls and the Mill channel, providing a great place to stroll and relax, also nice views of the University and St. Michael's Church. * {{see | name=Botanic Gardens | alt= | url=http://www.flora-ol.cz/vystaviste-flora-olomouc-en | email=botanicka@flora-ol.cz | address= | lat=49.5931 | long=17.2609 | directions= | phone=+420 585 225 566 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Apr-Oct: Tu-Su 09:30–18:00 | price=50 Kč / 30 Kč | content=The Botanical gardens are in two parts; the outdoor exhibits and rose gardens are across the stream from Bezruč gardens. }} The {{Marker|type=see |lat=49.5871 |long=17.2488 |zoom=17 |name=greenhouses |image=}} are behind the Flora exhibition complex; near where the footbridge goes over the main road to connect the two parks together. The main tropical greenhouse also holds large aquariums and terrariums with a range of alligators, snakes, piranhas, and large furry spiders. ===Others=== *'''The University''' is spread throughout the city, but the most interesting parts to visitors are between the main square and St. Wenceslas’ Cathedral. The fine arts faculty has {{Marker|type=see|lat=49.59495 |long=17.25562 |zoom=18 |name=a sunny terrace courtyard with a café |image=}} and views over the city walls from above. Also notable is the {{Marker|type=see|lat=49.5905 |long=17.2622 |zoom=16 |name=law campus |image=Olomouc (273).jpg}} on 17th. November Ave, which used to be the headquarters of the Communist party. *'''City Walls''' A series of defensive fortifications and moats once completely enclosed Olomouc. The best preserved parts are visible from the Bezruč gardens, below St. Michaels church. The water barracks that today house the Russian and Irish pubs and the 24-hr espresso bar were also part of the system. There were also sixteen outlying forts, some of which still exist. Most still belong to the military and are off limits to the public, but one is home to ‘Exit discotheque’, and another is within the grounds of the botanic gardens. Enter just across the mill channel from Bezruč gardens, via the footbridge guarded by the four statues of Hercules. ==Do== [[File:Olomouc def wa11.JPG|250px|thumbnail|City walls of Olomouc]] * {{do | name=Theater | alt=Moravské divadlo Olomouc | url=http://www.moravskedivadlo.cz/ | email=pokladna@mdol.cz | address=Horní nám. 22 | lat=49.59329 | long=17.25040 | directions= | phone=+420 585 500 500 | tollfree= | fax= |image=Moravske divadlo.jpg | hours= | price= Starting at 130 Kč | content=The theatre in the square is home to the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as numerous musicals, operas, and plays. The price for tickets is difficult to beat. Be warned that the dialogue will usually be either in Czech or the original language. }} * {{do | name=Ice Hockey stadium | alt= | url=http://www.hc-olomouc.cz | email= | address=Hynaisova 9a|lat=49.59702 | long=17.24480 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Ice Hockey stadium is on Hynaisova, behind the supermarket. Olomouc is more of a football than a hockey town, but ice hockey is a great spectator sport, a real piece of local life and probably the best two hours’ entertainment you will find for 50 Kč. }} * '''Football:''' [https://www.sigmafotbal.cz/ SK Sigma Olomouc] pay soccer in First League, the top tier. Their home ground Andrův stadion (capacity 12,500) is 500 m north of town centre. * '''Letní Kino''' (summer cinema) is only open in the warmer months and shows films four nights a week, beginning as soon as it gets dark enough. The entrance is from Pekarska Ul. You can’t see the cinema from the street but it’s the same entrance as the mini-golf and you will walk past a large outdoor beer garden before finding the entrance to the cinema. The cinema is an amphitheatre that can hold 3000 people. You can see it quite well on the town model in the main square. ===Events=== *'''Flora Olomouc''' In Spring, you should not miss the '''Flora Fairgrounds''' and nearby parks full of flowers. The information about exhibitions is available at [http://www.flora-ol.cz/ the Flora Fairgrounds website] (in Czech only). *'''[http://www.afo.cz/ Academia Film]''' is an international festival of documentary films in April. Most venues are close to the fine arts faculty of the university, with some being shown outdoors on a screen in the main square. *'''[https://www.mfo.cz/en/festivaly/international-music-festival-dvoraks-olomouc/ Dvořak's Olomouc]''' is a series of concerts of classical music taking place during May and June. The Moravian Philharmonic and visiting orchestras perform on the square and in the churches. *The '''[http://www.festamusicale.com Festival of Songs]{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' in June gathers choirs from as far as Singapore and the United States to perform and compete. The choirs often burst spontaneously into song as they walk together around the streets and squares and it's a delightful time to be in Olomouc. *'''[http://svatkymesta.olomouc.eu/ Olomouc City Festival]''' in June is ten days of concerts, theatre, sculpture and ceramics demonstrations, a whipped cream battle, and at least two lamplight processions. *'''[https://www.mfo.cz/en/festivaly/international-organ-festival-olomouc/ International Organ Music Festival]''' is organised by the Moravian Philhamonic Orchestra and takes place in various venues around the city, including on the largest pipe-organ in central Europe-in St Moritz church in September. *'''[http://www.pifpaf.cz Festival of Film Animation]''' A four-day festival of film animation and modern art is held annually in December in several locations in Olomouc. *'''[http://www.vanocnitrhy.eu/ Traditional Christmas Markets]''' take over the main square from the beginning of December. There are free concerts every day, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and other warming foods and traditional crafts ranging from blacksmith-work to the finest beeswax and honey products. ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Galerie Moritz | alt= | url=http://www.galeriemoritz.cz/ | email=info@galeriemoritz.cz | address=8. května 24 | lat=49.59502 | long=17.25022 | directions=near the San Moritz church in the historical centre | phone=+420 585 220 833 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00 - 19:00 (Billa supermarket: 08:00 - 22:00) | price= | content=Large four storey shopping mall hosting one of the biggest supermarkets in central Olomouc. }} * {{buy | name=Galerie Šantovka | alt= | url=https://www.galeriesantovka.cz/ | email= | address=Polská 1 | lat=49.5880 | long=17.2578 | directions= | phone=+420 588 883 902 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00-21:00 | price= | content=An enormous mall in four stories on the bank of Mýnský potok. Pretty much any kind of shops and services can be found here; supermarkets, fast food places, post office, banks, and various small shops and kiosks. On the first and second floor there's a relaxation area with Persian carpets and a piano free to play. }} ==Eat== ===Traditional cuisine=== [[File:Tvaruzky01.jpg|250px|thumbnail|'''Olomoucké tvarůžky''', local cheese]] The traditional cuisine of Olomouc and the surrounding Haná region is an excellent example of Czech cuisine. In addition to more common Czech dishes, it includes some unique local specialties. One of the best known culinary products of the area is the local cheese '''Olomoucké tvarůžky''' (also called ''Olomoucké syrečky''). This is a traditional (since the 15th century) Czech ripened soft cheese with very low fat content, pungent taste and strong odor. The cheese is named after the city of Olomouc, but is produced in [[Loštice]], a small city about 30&nbsp;km away. The cheese is widely available on restaurant menus in the Haná region, where it can be used as a filling in a local variety of Cordon Bleu, or it can be served fried. The dishes containing this cheese can usually be recognized by the word ''Loštické'' in their names. Because of the strong odor, do not be surprised when you find some mint sweets (''Hašlerka'') on your plate. Garlic soup (''česnečka'') is available all around the country. The garlic soup of the Haná region ('''Hanácká česnečka''') is one of the best varieties and is usually very strong. If ''olomoucké tvarůžky'' are added, the soup is called '''Loštická česnečka'''. Because of the combined might of garlic and the strong ripened cheese, it is not recommended if you plan to kiss someone that evening. On the other hand, garlic is very healthy and you should get some ''česnečka'' if you have a cold or sore throat. '''Hanácký koláč''' is the typical sweet cake of the region. ===Restaurants=== There are dozens of excellent restaurants in the city, and most have English menus. Local favorites include Cafe Caesar, which is in the renaissance Town Hall Building on the main square. Hanacka Hospoda is a more traditional Moravian restaurants, is located in the nearby lower square. On Marianska Ul. is the Svatovaclavsky Pivovar which is a non-smoking microbrewery with indoor and outdoor seating and a comprehensive menu of local specialties. * {{eat | name=Moravska Restaurace | alt= | url=http://www.moravskarestaurace.cz/ | email=moravska@moravskarestaurace.cz | address=Horní náměstí 23 | lat=49.59349 | long=17.25030 | directions= | phone=+420 585 222 868 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30-23:00 | price= | content=Serving traditional food of the region, as well as international cuisine. An example from the menu is "Quarter of roast duck, red cabbage with apple, bread and potato dumplings with onion", for 240 Kč. Non-smoking. }} * {{eat | name=Green Bar | alt= | url=http://www.greenbar.cz | email=team@greenbar.cz | address=Ztracená 3 | lat=49.59433 | long=17.25275| directions= | phone=+420 777 749 285 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-17:00 | price= | content=A vegetarian lunch canteen, just a few paces from the main square along Ztracena Ul. It's self serve and the food all costs the same- 21 Kč/100 g. Just load your plate and pass it to the girl at the checkout, she'll weigh it and tell you how much you owe. The food's good, the price is a bargain, and it's Olomouc's best vegetarian option. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Pizza U Jana | alt= | url=http://www.ujana.cz/ | email= | address=Karla Farského 7 | lat=49.59412 | long=17.28442| directions= | phone=+420 585 315 192 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-22:45 daily | price= Lunch menu 95 Kč | content=This is a little way out of the centre, past the Bus Station, but it serves some of the best food in the city, especially the steaks. }} *{{eat | name=Restaurant Alley | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-alley.com | email=booking@hotel-alley.cz | address=Michalské stromořadí 5 | lat=49.59015 | long=17.25618 | directions= | phone=+420 585 502 999 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The interior is stylish and the attendants will surely help you in choosing your meals and drinks. Lunch specials including soup from 90 Kč. }} * {{eat | name=Sushi Bar | alt= | url=http://www.sushi-miomi.cz/ | email= | address= | lat=49.59160 | long=17.25379 | directions=southern corner of lower square, next to the Panny Marie church | phone=+420 602 964 444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price= | content=A place to get great sushi, a bit pricey for compared to other restaurants but worth it with quiet and friendly atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Pod Limpou | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dolní nám. 43 | lat=49.59203 | long=17.25191 | directions= | phone=+420 583 035 322 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 (food served until 21:30) | price=24 Kč beer, 300 Kč meal and beverage | content=Wide selection of beer and Moravian dishes. The restaurant is in a cosy, rustic basement and has a large space for outdoor dining. }} * {{eat | name=Café Restaurant Caesar | alt= | url=http://www.galeriecaesar.cz | email=restaurant.caesar@email.cz | address=Horní náměstí | lat=49.59401 | long=17.25174 | directions= | phone=+420 585 229 287 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-W 10:00–22:00, Th–Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 11:00–20:00 | price=Lunch menu 90 Kč | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=The place is named after the legendary founder of the city, serves pizza and pasta and is on the ground floor of the Town Hall. In summer they have a large outdoor area right on the main square, which is the perfect place to pass a gentle summer's evening. }} * {{eat | name=Hanacka Hospoda | alt= | url=http://www.hanackahospoda.com/ | email= | address=Dolní nám. 27/38 | lat=49.59189 | long=17.25232 | directions= | phone=+420 774 033 045 | tollfree= | hours= | price=mains usually 150-250 Kč | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-23 | content=Traditional Moravian restaurant, mostly meat dishes on the menu. }} * {{eat | name=Svatovaclavsky Pivovar | alt= | url=http://www.svatovaclavsky-pivovar.cz/ | email= | address=Mariánská 4 |lat=49.59592 | long=17.25849| directions= | phone=+420 585 207 517 | tollfree= | hours= | price=daily main dish 100-120 Kč, à la carte mostly 150-250 Kč | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-23 | content=A non-smoking microbrewery with indoor and outdoor seating and a comprehensive menu of local specialties. Daily changing menu with three mains to choose from. }} ==Drink== ===Mineral water=== '''Hanácká kyselka''' is a well known natural mineral water of the region. It is healthy and has a refreshing taste. It is a good choice if you do not want to drink alcohol. ===Wine=== Wine is the lifeblood of Moravia. Look into any ‘vinárna’ (wine bar) or ‘vinný sklep’ (wine cellar) and you’ll see an array of characters partaking of the nectar of the vines. Most vineyards are in South Moravia but that has no effect on the drinking abilities of northern Moravians. You can buy good Moravian wine for a picnic from a vinný sklep in plastic bottles that you either bring yourself or you can find there. If anyone has told you that Moravian wine is inferior to French or Italian wine, don’t believe them. The taste and aroma of Moravian wines vary from their Western European cousins because they are made from totally different varieties of grapes. Svatovavrinecké is a strong, drier red wine, Modrý Portugal is a medium dry and Frankovka is a sweeter red wine. Good white wines are Muller Thurgau and Veltlínské Zelené. ===Beer=== [[File:14-06-03-olomouc-RalfR-17.jpg|thumb|City view]] The best beer in Olomouc is available from one of the microbreweries making their own beer on the premises. * {{drink | name=St Wenceslas Brewery | alt=Svatovaclavsky pivovar | url=http://www.svatovaclavsky-pivovar.cz | email=info@svatovaclavsky-pivovar.cz | address=Mariánská 4 | lat=49.59592 | long=17.25847 | directions= | phone=+420 585 207 517 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M Tu 09:00-23:00, W-F 09:00-24:00, Sa 11:00–24:00, Su 11:00–22:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-03-10 | content=A large microbrewery serving five brews including wheat and fruit flavoured beers. The new location is completely non-smoking and has an outdoor area. In the cellar is an old nuclear fallout shelter that the proprietors plan to renovate to offer spas in oak vats of dark beer scented with a special mix of herbs. The food is very good and lunch menu start from 85 Kč. }} * {{drink | name=Moritz | alt= | url=http://www.hostinec-moritz.cz | email=info@hostinec-moritz.cz | address=Nešverova 2 | lat=49.59061 | long=17.24978 | directions= | phone=+420 585 205 560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= Lunch menu from 85 Kč | lastedit=2015-03-10 | content=A completely non-smoking microbrewery, which is impeccably furnished in an early 20th-century style. Large internal windows allow patrons a view of the brewing room. }} ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Vertigo | alt=Studentský klub Vertigo | url=http://www.klubvertigo.cz {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=j.piskac@centrum.cz | address=Univerzitní 6 | lat=49.59533 | long=17.25527| directions= | phone=+420 777 059 150 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–Th 13:00–02:00, F–Su 16:00–02:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=Vertigo is a great subterranean bar, packed with local and international students, and mock cave paintings on the wall. It’s a good place to meet people because you almost always have to share a table. }} * {{drink | name=Jazz Club Tibet | alt= | url=http://www.jazzclub.olomouc.com | email=bar@jazztibet.cz | address=Sokolská 48 | lat=49.59607 | long=17.25225 | directions= | phone=+420 585 230 399 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M–F 11:00–01:00, Sa 18:00–01:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=The club has a regular program of concerts. Everything from Jazz to Blues to funk to reggae. }} * {{drink | name=9a Bar And Boulder | alt= | url= | email= | address=1. máje 878/44 | lat=49.59642 | long=17.26326 | directions= | phone=+420 736 411 227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 12:00–01:00, F–Su 15:00–01:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=9a is a spotless bar that is popular with university students. And rockclimbers. There's a climbing wall in one of the back rooms. }} * {{drink | name=Rasputin | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mlýnská 952/2 | lat=49.59147 | long=17.25069 | directions= | phone=+420 608 756 723 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= M–Th 14:00–01:00, F 14:00–03:00, Sa 17:00–03:00, Su 17:00–00:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=Rasputin is a Russian themed bar in the water barracks, the long low brick building beside Freedom avenue (Tr. Svobody) which was once part of the city walls. }} * {{drink | name=Belmondo club| alt= | url=http://www.belmondo.cz | email=filip.belmondo@gmail.com | address=Mlýnská 938/4 | lat=49.59101 | long=17.25108 | directions= | phone=+420 777 799 607 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W F Sa 22:00–05:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=Belmondo is one of the better places in the centre for dancing. Also in the water barracks, there's a cover charge only on Friday and Saturday nights. Regular and visiting DJ's }} * {{drink | name=Klub 15 Minut | alt= | url= | email= | address=Komenského 31 | lat=49.59758 | long=17.26672 | directions=by the river across from the orthodox church | phone=+420 581 045 665 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Usually Th–Sa (check the programme on Facebook) | price= | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=15 Minut has moved from its original location in the university library, but remains one of the best live music venues in the city. }} * {{drink | name=Metro Chill Out Club | alt= | url=http://www.metrochilloutclub.cz | email=info@metrochilloutclub.cz | address=8. května 11 | lat=49.59556 | long= 17.24889 | directions= | phone=+420 585 203 121 | tollfree= | hours=W Th 20:00–03:00, F 20:00–05:00, Sa 21:00–04:00 | price= | lastedit=2019-07-08 | content=A small dance club oriented around more underground styles of electronic dance music. }} ===Cafés=== * {{drink | name=Kavárna Opera | alt=Caffe Opera| url=http://www.opera-caffe.cz/ | email=info@opera-caffe.cz | address=Horní náměstí 21 | lat=49.59314 | long=17.25070 | directions= | phone=+420 724 486 192 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 08:00–23:00, Su 10:00–21:00 | price=Lunch menu 100 Kč | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=Opera is another good restaurant serving Italian food. It is also located on the main square. }} * {{drink | name=Cafe 87 | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/Caf%C3%A9-87-285234928207199/ | email=cafe87@cafe87.cz | address=Denisova 47 | lat=49.59608 | long=17.25626 | directions= | phone=+420 724 211 009 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The café is famous for its excellent chocolate cakes (42 Kč). In the morning, they also serve excellent breakfasts in English style (60 Kč). It is in the same building as the museum of the modern art. }} ==Sleep== You can find really cheap accommodation in the student dorms in the outer suburb of Neredin, between the airport and the cemetery. There are always a few vacant rooms. Unfortunately there is not much information in English about the dorms, but the tourist information office should be able to help. ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Poets' Corner Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.poetscornerhostel.com/ | email= | address=Sokolská 1 | lat=49.59636 | long=17.24754 | directions= | phone=+420 775 500 730 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm beds 300 Kč | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=Poets' Corner Hostel on Sokolska offers the best value beds in the centre of Olomouc. An independent hostel that receives consistently high reviews, it is open year round and can be booked on any of the major booking websites, or contact them directly. }} *{{sleep | name=Best Hotel Garni | alt=formerly Penzion Best | url=http://best-hotel-garni.cz/en/home/ | email=recepce@besthotelgarni.cz | address=Na Střelnici 48 | lat=49.60167 | long=17.24944 | directions=Opposite the football stadium | phone=+420 604 123 661 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Single room from 720 Kč, double or twin from 1120 Kč, breakfast 90 Kč | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | content=Very basic facilities, no window or extractor fan in toilet, no TV despite being advertised. Some "double rooms" consist of two single beds fixed about 4 metres apart from each other. Wi-Fi is a chargeable extra, and they demand full payment before issuing your key. Its best selling point may be its location. }} * {{sleep | name=Students' dormitories | alt=Kolej | url=https://skm.upol.cz/en/accommodation/hotel-accommodation/ | email=hotel@upol.cz | address=Šmeralova 12 (administration) | lat= | long= | directions=around town | phone=+420 777 000 202 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Outside the semesters the student dormitories of Olomouc University serve as lodging for tourists. The rates are rather low and the money raised from renting out the beds benefits the students. They are close to the university, and therefore also close to the historical centre of the city. Rooms are for 2-3 persons or more, but they can also be rented out as single rooms (at a higher price). The dormitories also include a dining room, laundry room, gym and the reception also serves a kiosk. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Flora | alt= | url=http://www.hotelflora.cz/ | email=hotelflora@hotelflora.cz | address=Krapkova 439/34 | lat=49.5911 | long=17.2435 | directions= | phone=+ 420 585 422 200 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single from 1900 Kč, double from 2300 Kč including breakfast | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-23 | content=Mid-range hotel. Rooms have bathroom, TV, Wi-Fi. The hotel has a restaurant and a wellness centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Lafayette | alt= | url=http://www.lafayette.cz/ | email=hotel@lafayette.cz | address=Alšova 178/8 | lat=49.58431 | long=17.25517 | directions= | phone=+420 585 436 600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single from 1600 Kč, double from 1800 Kč including breakfast | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-23 | content=Rooms have A/C, bathroom, TV, safe. There's a guarded car park, and free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Clarion Congress Hotel Olomouc| alt=former Hotel Sigma | url= | email= | address=Jeremenkova 36 | lat=49.59250 | long=17.27588 | directions=opposite the railway station | phone=+420 581 117 117 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=standard rooms from 1900 Kč | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-23 | content=Standard rooms have the amenities a mid-range hotel room usually has. The hotel has a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Trinity | alt=former Hotel Gemo| url=https://www.hotel-trinity.cz/ | email=reception@hotel-trinity.cz | address=Pavelčákova 22 | lat=49.59228 | long=17.25001| directions= | phone=+420 581 830 811 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single from 1600 Kč, double from 2100 Kč | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-06-23 | content=Apparently a slightly upscale hotel. Rooms have the amenities mid-range and splurge hotel rooms have. The hotel has a restaurant (open for breakfast and lunch) and a wellness studio. }} * {{sleep | name=U Anděla | alt= | url=http://www.uandela.cz | email=info@uandela.cz | address=Hrnčířská 10 | lat=49.59196 | long=17.25507 | directions= | phone=+420 585 228 755 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 11:00-22:00, F Sa 11:00-23:00 | price=from 1200 Kč | content=7 room pension, only accommodation available. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Alley | alt=Business hotel Alley | url=http://www.hotel-alley.com/ | email= | address=Michalske stromoradi 5 | lat=49.5903 | long=17.2561 | directions= | phone=+420 585 502 999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=2170 Kč | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=In the heart of the historic centre, in a calm environment of city parks. }} * {{sleep | name=NH Olomouc Congress | url=http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/czech-republic/olomouc/nh-olomouc-congress.html | email= | address=Legionářská 21 | lat=49.60122 | long=17.24619 | directions= | phone=+420 585 575 111 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Rooms from 3100 Kč | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | lastedit=2015-03-11 | content=Short walk from the city centre. }} ==Connect== As of July 2024, Olomouc and its approach roads have 5G from all Czech carriers. ==Go next== [[Image:Bouzov 14.JPG|250px|thumb|Bouzov Castle]] Olomouc is an ideal base for daytrips into the Moravian countryside. Within an hour’s travel by car, bus, train or bicycle there are castles, cave complexes, natural reserves and well-preserved historic towns, including some on the UNESCO world–heritage list. An enjoyable way of exploring the Olomouc region is by bike. You can rent a bike at the main railway station for 150 Kč/day and follow one of many well marked bicycle tracks. Especially good times to visit are Spring, when there are carpets of white flowers everywhere; and Autumn when the birch, linden, ash, oak and maple trees begin to change. Maps of cycling trails are available from tourist information, news stands and bookstores. Closest to Olomouc and suitable even as half-day trips are Svatý Kopeček (Holy Hill), the Litovelské Pomoraví protected natural reserve and the swimming holes at Poděbrady and Výkleky. * '''Svatý Kopeček''' is the hill that rises up to the east of Olomouc. If you arrive by train from Prague, you’ll have a good view of the building near its peak, which is the Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. Surrounded by forest behind the basilica is the [http://zoo.olomouc.com/ Olomouc Zoo]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, which is well respected for its work with more than 50 endangered species, included Rothschild’s Giraffes. * '''The Litovelské Pomoraví nature park''' stretches from Olomouc to the town of Litovel, 18&nbsp;km away along the Morava River. The walking and cycling trails across the flat flood plains and through the forests are popular with locals and suitable for outings with young children. Near U Tri Mostu (8&nbsp;km from Olomouc) is a clearing with the horseriding ranch and outdoor restaurant Lovecká Chata. * '''Poděbrady''' is a former gravel quarry that has been flooded with fresh water to form Olomouc’s most convenient natural swimming area. Just on the edge of the Litovelské Pomoraví, it’s connected to the city by walking and cycle trails or town bus #18 which stops on the nearby roadside. * '''Swimming at Výkleky''' A prettier place to go swimming though is the old rock quarry at Výkleky, 18&nbsp;km east of Olomouc. The cycling route is a little complicated, but buses to Lipník stop at Velký Ujezd, a 20-minute walk from Výkleky. The castles, caves and historic towns are further afield and will require a vehicle or the use of public transport. * '''[http://www.hrad-bouzov.cz/ Bouzov castle]''' (38&nbsp;km west of Olomouc) has stood on its hilltop for almost 700years, but its current appearance is from a reconstruction around the turn of the 20th century. It’s a popular location for filming fairytales, and makes a good daytrip from Olomouc, especially when combined with the nearby Javořicko caves. * '''[http://www.czechtourism.com/c/javoricske-caves/ The Javořicko caves]''' were uncovered in the 1930s and almost 800m is accessible to the public along concrete paths and steel staircases. No special clothing or equipment is necessary-perhaps just a light jacket. * '''[http://www.prerovmuzeum.cz/en/helfstyn-castle Helfštýn castle]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' (35&nbsp;km east of Olomouc) is one of the largest castle ruins in central Europe and hosts a wide range of cultural events during the summer, including Hefaiston; the International Blacksmiths’ Seminar and Festival. * '''[[Kroměříž]]''' (35&nbsp;km south of Olomouc along the Morava River) is on the UNESCO world heritage protection list because of its remarkable baroque chateau and formal flower gardens. The chateau was a location for the Academy award winning Miloš Forman film Amadeus and houses some of the Czech Republic’s most valuable artworks. * '''[[Litomyšl]]''' (80&nbsp;km from Olomouc) is one of the Czech Republic’s prettiest small towns and is UNESCO-listed for its renaissance chateau. The chateau is covered with amazingly intricate sgraffito plaster decorations and has one of only five baroque theatres left in the world. Buses from Olomouc to Hradec Králové stop at Litomyšl or you can take the train to Česká Třebova and switch to a local bus from there. {{IsPartOf|North Moravia and Silesia}} {{guidecity}} {{geo|49.59424|17.25068|zoom=15}} k1ofgyud9h2bhsl4ycy81b4exhmhww3 0 25907 5289306 5236311 2026-06-08T03:46:11Z InternetArchiveBot 2253620 Rescuing 0 sources and tagging 1 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 5289306 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Omaha banner Blackstone.jpg}} '''Omaha''' is the largest city in the [[United States of America|US]] state of [[Nebraska]], with about 486,000 residents in 2020. Tourist attractions in Omaha include history, sports, outdoors and cultural experiences. Its principal tourist attractions are the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Men's College World Series. The Old Market in Downtown Omaha is another major attraction and is important to the city's retail economy. ==Understand== [[File:Downtown Omaha at Night.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Omaha at Night]] It is on the Missouri River border with [[Iowa]], along Interstates 29 and 80. Omaha has some unusual traits, as it has the most millionaires per capita in the nation, and is also home to billionaire Warren Buffett, one of the world's richest and most famous investors. Conversely, it also has one of the highest rates of African Americans living under the poverty line. It is still quite racially divided, with the affluent west side and Midtown being predominantly white, the south side Latino, and the northeast side African American. Residents are friendly and polite, and Omaha has a well-deserved reputation for hospitality. * {{listing | name=Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau | alt= | url=http://www.visitomaha.com/ | email= | address=1001 Farnam Street | lat=41.25741 | long=-95.92945 | directions=in Downtown Omaha near the Old Market, at the southwest corner of 10th and Farnam Streets | phone=+1 402-444-7762 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The official resource for events, attractions, hotels, restaurants, transportation, meetings and conventions and the film office. Pick up a copy of the Omaha Visitors Guide. }} ===Climate=== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Omaha |15.2 |33.6 |0.8 |19.3 |38.6 |1.0 |30.0 |52.1 |1.8 |41.1 |64.1 |3.2 |52.7 |74.6 |4.7 |63.4 |84.4 |4.4 |68.0 |88.1 |3.6 |65.6 |85.8 |4.6 |56.1 |79.1 |3.0 |43.2 |65.5 |2.3 |30.2 |50.3 |1.5 |19.8 |37.7 |1.2 |jansnow=7.2 |febsnow=7.8 |marsnow=3.0 |aprsnow=1.0 |maysnow=0.1 |junsnow=0.0 |julsnow=0.0 |augsnow=0.0 |sepsnow=0.0 |octsnow=0.5 |novsnow=1.7 |decsnow=5.8 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Omaha]] |description={{ForecastNOAA|Omaha|41.43333|-96.55}} }} The climate of Omaha is continental with hot and humid summers and winters with cold and snow. Average heat indices in the summer are {{F|92}} during the day and {{F|68}} at night. It's not unheard of for heat indices to reach or exceed {{F|106}} and not go below {{F|77}} on exceptionally hot and sweltering days. ==Get in== ===By plane=== *{{go | name=Omaha Eppley Airfield | alt={{IATA|OMA}} | url=http://www.flyoma.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.302 | long=-95.893667 | directions={{mi|5}} NE of downtown Omaha, less than five minutes from downtown by car; there is also a bus available ([https://www.ometro.com/routes/16/ #16]) during weekday rush hours. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Eppley Airfield | image=Omaha-eppley.jpg | wikidata=Q1347672 | content=A medium-sized airport served by all major airlines and some low-cost carriers, and has flights from most major cities in the US. The terminal has on-site rental car services at the baggage claims, and free high-speed wireless internet access. Commercial airlines serving Eppley include [http://www.alaskaair.com Alaska], [http://allegiantair.com Allegiant], [http://aa.com American], [http://delta.com Delta], [http://frontierairlines.com Frontier], [http://southwest.com Southwest], and [http://united.com United]. The airport is also served by two FBOs for General Aviation services, and at least two charter operations. }} '''Secondary airports''' serving the area are {{marker|type=go|name=Millard Airport|lat=41.1961|long=-96.1122|wikidata=Q3566195}} ({{IATA|MIQ}}) in West Omaha, {{marker|type=go|name=Plattsmouth Municipal Airport|lat=40.95167|long=-95.91834|wikidata=Q35289771}} (KPMV) in South Omaha, {{marker|type=go|name=North Omaha Airport|lat=41.3683|long=-96.0225|wikidata=Q7056227}} ({{FAA LID|3NO}}), {{marker|type=go|name=[https://www.fremontne.gov/398/Airport Fremont Municipal Airport]|lat=41.4492|long=-96.5203|wikidata=Q5501608}} ({{IATA|FET}}) and {{marker|type=go|name=[https://cbairport.com/ Council Bluffs Municipal Airport]|lat=41.26|long=-95.758611|wikidata=Q1654494}} ({{IATA|CBF}}) in [[Iowa]], across the Missouri River east. ===By train=== '''[[Amtrak]]''' serves Omaha with the '''[[California Zephyr]]''', which runs daily between [[Emeryville]] (in the [[Bay Area (California)|San Francisco Bay Area]]) and [[Chicago]]. It has several stops along the way, with connections throughout America. However, the trains arrive at inconvenient times in the middle of the night. Omaha once had two historic grand stations, but one is now a television studio, and the other has been converted to a museum. The current {{marker|type=go|name=Omaha Amtrak station|lat=41.249749|long=-95.927185}} is on 1003 South 9th Street. ===By bus=== The {{marker|type=go|name=Intercity/Interline Bus Station|lat=41.25435|long=-95.93762}} for Burlington Trailways and Jefferson Lines south of downtown at 1601 S Jackson St while Express Arrow serves the airport. Check schedules & websites. (Some of these companies also have (additional) stops in other parts of the city.) From here buses typically come from [[Denver]] to the west on I-80/76; and from [[Chicago]] to the east along I-80/88. There are other bus services going north & south between [[Sioux City]], IA and [[Kansas City]], MO as well: * {{listing | name=Burlington Trailways | alt= | url=http://www.burlingtontrailways.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Jackson & S 16th St | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-992-4680 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-04 | content=Travels along I-76 and 80 between Denver and Omaha via Ogalalla, North Platte, Lexington, Kearney, Grand Island and Lincoln in Nebraska. Another route along I-80 from Chicago, across Iowa via Davanport, Iowa City and Des Moines; to Omaha. }} * {{listing | name=Express Arrow | alt=Black Hills Stage Lines | url=http://www.expressarrow.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Jackson & S 16th St | phone=+1 402 341-1906 | tollfree=+1-877-779-2999 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-07-19 | content=Travels along I-76 and 80 between Denver and Omaha via Ogalalla, North Platte, Lexington, Kearney, Grand Island and Lincoln in Nebraska on one route. There's another route along US-Hwy 81 & 30 from Norfolk via Madison, Humphrey, Columbus, North Bend & Fremont to Omaha. They have additional (local) stops at Omaha Eppley (Airport) and at Sappo Brothers at 4620 N Broad in Fremont for the route going out towards Norfolk. }} * {{listing | name=Greyhound Lines | alt= | url=https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-stations-in-omaha | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-341-1906 | tollfree=+1-800-231-2222 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-07-19 | content=Greyhound no longer serve Omaha or anywhere in Nebraska but they do serve as a booking agent for Burlington Trailways, Express Arrow, and Jefferson Lines,. }} * {{listing | name=Jefferson Lines | alt= | url=http://www.jeffersonlines.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Jackson & S 16th St | phone=+1 402-341-1906 | tollfree=+1-800-451-5333 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-07-19 | content=Travels primarily on Interstate 29 between Kansas City, Omaha, Sioux City and Sioux Falls. A variation of the route detours from St Joseph, MO up to Maryvile, MO and Clarinda, IA along US Hwy 71 and over towarads I-29 via Shenandoah, IA along SR-2 }} There are additional companies offering intrastate transportation out of the airport (see 'By shuttle' in below). ===By shuttle=== *{{listing | name=Navigator Airport Express | url=http://www.navigatorairportexpress.com/ | email=navigatorexpress@navigatorbus.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 308-234-6066 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Formerly Eppley Express. Provides limited shuttle service between Omaha and several Nebraska cities including Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, Lincoln and York. Two pick-up/drop-off locations are available in Omaha: Eppley Airfield and Holiday Inn at 72nd & Grover just north of I-80. Service is limited to specific days and times depending upon your destination. Reservations available on-line. }} * {{listing | name=Omalink | alt= | url=http://www.omalink.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-475-5465 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Provides limited shuttle service between Omaha and Lincoln including their respective airports. }} ==Get around== {{Mapframe|zoom=11|41.2750|-96.0455}}{{mapshape}} ===Districts=== Neighbourhoods of Omaha are generally ill-defined and rarely used. When describing a location, Omahans are more likely to give an intersection. For example "39th & Davenport" for Joslyn Castle or "156th & Center" for Zorinsky lake. Roughly speaking: Downtown is between I-480 and the Missouri River, Midtown is between I-480 and I-680, and West Omaha is west of I-680. ===By car=== By far the easiest and most convenient way of getting around. The city is a grid and easily navigable, numbered streets run north-south and increase in number as you go west. Parking is plentiful and often free outside of downtown, and traffic jams are rare. All major rental car companies operate in Omaha. ===By bus=== The [http://www.ometro.com/ Omaha Metro] has regular bus services serving around Omaha. Fares are $1.25-1.50 for adults, $1 for students, and $.60 for seniors. ===By taxi=== Taxi service is available, but there is much less than in major cities. Taxis are always available at the airport and train and bus stations, but you won't be able to hail a cab downtown; you must call and arrange for a taxi to pick you up. Rates are fixed by city ordinance and do not vary among companies. Ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft are also present. * {{listing | name=zTrip | alt=Happy Cab | url=https://www.ztrip.com/nebraska/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402-292-2222 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} ==See== ===Zoo=== * {{see | name=Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium | alt= | url=https://www.omahazoo.com/ | email= | address=3701 S 10th St | lat=41.224703 | long=-95.928701 | directions=take Exit 454 on I-80, for 13th St South toward Stadium-Zoo | phone=+1 402-733-8401 | tollfree= | hours=9AM-5PM | price=$29.95 adults, $22.95 children, $28.95 seniors and military | wikidata=Q674961 | lastedit=2023-09-23 | content=This nationally renowned zoo is Nebraska's number one paid attraction. It features an expansive and aquarium, "Kingdoms of the Night" (world's largest nocturnal exhibit and indoor swamp), the Lied Jungle (world's largest indoor rainforest), and the "Desert Dome" (world's largest indoor desert). }} *The Zoo also runs a {{marker|type=see|name=[http://www.wildlifesafaripark.com/ Wildlife Safari Park]|lat=41.00970|long=-96.30255}} near the city of [[Ashland (Nebraska)|Ashland]] that has elk, wolves, eagles, buffalo, and other native animals. ===Museums=== [[File:GreekPot3.JPG|thumb|240px|Greek Pottery, Joslyn Art Museum]] Omaha has quite a few museums and art galleries: * {{see | name=Joslyn Art Museum | alt= | url=http://joslyn.org/ | email= | address=2200 Dodge St | lat=41.260413 | long=-95.946001 | directions= | phone=+1 402-342-3300 | tollfree= | hours=Tu W F-Su 10AM-4PM; Th 10AM-8PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Joslyn Art Museum | wikidata=Q1372546 | content=Has works by El Greco, Degas, Monet and Renoir and an extensive ancient Greek pottery display. The Joslyn also has a glass sclupture by Dale Chihuly hanging in the atrium. }} * {{see | name=Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | alt= | url=http://bemiscenter.org/ | email=info@bemiscenter.org | address=724 South 12th St | lat=41.252619 | long=-95.932303 | directions= | phone=+1 402-341-7130 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 11AM-5PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | wikidata=Q4885120 | content=A nationally recognized artist-in-residence program and art gallery that consists of three galleries in a warehouse-style studio. Tours are available by reservation and parking is free. }} *Various other '''Old Market''' and '''Benson''' galleries. Omaha has a "First Friday" gallery crawl through both neighborhoods every first Friday of each month. * {{see | name=Omaha Children's Museum | alt= | url=http://ocm.org/ | email=info@ocm.org | address=500 S 20th St | lat=41.255121 | long=-95.942911 | directions= | phone=+1 402-342-6164 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM, longer hours in summer | price=$9 adult, $8 senior | wikidata=Q17041213| wikipedia=Omaha Children's Museum | content=An art center, science center, and a mock grocery store. }} * {{see | name=Durham Western Heritage Museum | alt= | url=https://durhammuseum.org/ | email= | address=801 S 10th St | lat=41.251462 | long=-95.928379 | directions= | phone=+1 402-444-5071 | tollfree= | hours=Summer: Su 1-5PM; M W-Sa 10AM-5PM; Tu 10AM-8PM | price=Adults $9, seniors $7, children $6 | wikidata=Q5316537 | content=A renovated art deco-style train station, it is believed to be the best example of art deco in the country with exhibits such as the Byron Reed Coin and Document Collection, the Trans-Mississippi Exposition Gallery, restored train cars, a teepee, an earth lodge, and more. }} * {{see | name=El Museo Latino | alt= | url=http://www.elmuseolatino.org/ | email=info@elmuseolatino.org | address=4701 S 25th St | lat=41.211921 | long=-95.94815 | directions= | phone=+1 402-731-1137 | tollfree= | hours=M W F 10AM-5PM, Tu Th 1-5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM | price=$5 adult, $4 student, $3.50 concession, military free | wikipedia=El Museo Latino | wikidata=Q5351668 | content=A Latino art, history, and cultural museum. It is the first in the Midwest and one of 11 Latino museums in America. }} * {{see | name=Love's Jazz and Art Center | alt=North Omaha Music And Arts | url=https://northomahamusic.org/ | email= | address=2510 N 24th St | lat=41.281944 | long=-95.947222 | directions= | phone=+1 531-867-4280 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 11AM-5PM, Sa 11AM-3PM | price=$10/adult, $7/concession, children free | wikipedia=Love's Jazz and Art Center | wikidata=Q6692550 | content=Dedicated to the history of jazz, North Omaha, and Preston Love. }} * {{see | name=Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters | alt= | url=http://www.nps.gov/lecl/planyourvisit/lecl_headquarters.htm | email= | address=601 Riverfront Dr | lat=41.264913 | long=-95.924136 | directions= | phone=+1 402-661-1804 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Summer M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa Su 9AM-5PM; Winter M-F 8AM-4:30PM | price=free | content=The National Park Service regional headquarters contains a small free visitor center about Lewis & Clark on its first floor. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Shadows | alt= | url=https://www.museumofshadows.com/ | email= | address=1110 Douglas St | lat=41.258938 | long=-95.931294 | directions= | phone=+1 402-885-7557 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 2-10PM | price=$15 per person | lastedit=2021-04-16 | content=A place for those who are a fan of the spooky, paranormal, or just plain creepy. Contains a collection of haunted artifacts from around the world. As a result, the building itself is now considered haunted. While there is no age limit, the owners state their museum deals with dark and mature themes and is not recommended for young children. }} ===Landmarks=== Omaha has many unique landmarks. * {{see | name=Malcolm X Birthsite | alt= | url=https://www.visitomaha.com/listings/malcolm-x-birthsite/57385/ | email= | address=North Omaha | lat=41.290511 | long=-95.963581 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6742728| wikipedia=Malcolm X House Site | content=His home no longer exists, but a marker stands on his former address. }} * {{see | name=Joslyn Castle | alt=George and Sarah Joslyn Home | url=http://joslyncastle.com/ | email=info@joslyncastle.com | address=3902 Davenport St | lat=41.261694 | long=-95.971806 | directions= | phone=+1 402-595-2199 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=$6 adult, $5 concession | wikidata=Q6291022| wikipedia=Joslyn Castle | content=It is the Scottish-Baronial style home of two of Omaha's most respected citizens and boasts four stories and 35 rooms. Tours are available to the public. }} * {{see | name=Mormon Trail Center | alt= | url=https://www.lds.org/locations/mormon-trail-center-at-historic-winter-quarters | email=HSWinter@ldschurch.org | address=3215 State St | lat=41.3355 | long=-95.9647 | directions= | phone=+1 402-453-9372 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM-9PM | price=Free | wikidata=Q85786308 | content=It has various monuments, including part of the route the Mormons took. The site known as the Winter Quarters marks the pioneers' winter camp of 1846, and 359 Mormons are buried in a nearby cemetery. }} * {{see | name=Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens | alt= | url=https://visitnebraska.com/omaha/gerald-r-ford-birthsite-and-gardens | email= | address=3212 Woolworth Ave | lat=41.245329 | long=-95.959954 | directions=near Hamscom Park and I-480 | phone=+1 402-444-5955 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens | wikidata=Q5549503 | content=It pays homage to the late U.S. president. Twice destroyed by fire, the gardens stand where his house was. }} ===Boys Town=== The village of Boys Town was established in 1917 as the headquarters of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home. The city of Omaha grew to completely surround Boys Town, though it remains a separate legal entity, and largely undeveloped. The village is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Boys Town is directly off the US-6 freeway. Take the 137th Street/Boys Town exit. The nearest bus stop is the 1 First National Bank Park & Ride, served by bus route 92. The stop is about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the visitors center. Many of the main sights can be reached on foot. The visitors center has a parking lot, and most sites have nearby parking. The speed limit is 20 mph town-wide, and is strictly enforced. Boys Town is home to many families. Please drive carefully, obeying all speed limits. Respect the privacy of residents by not parking or trespassing in driveways or yards, and not taking photographs of residents without permission. Not all buildings are open to the public, stick to the designated tourist sites. * {{see | name=Boys Town Visitors Center | alt= | url=https://www.boystown.org/about/visit/attractions#visitors-center | email= | address=13628 Flanagan Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM | price= | wikidata=Q131149568 | lastedit=2024-11-12 | content=[https://www.boystown.org/about/visit/attractions#overlook-cafe Overlook Café] inside the visitors center is open M-Th 6:30-9:30AM, 11AM-1:30PM. The gift shop is open when the visitors center is open. }} * {{see | name=Hall of History | alt= | url=https://www.boystown.org/about/visit/attractions#hall-of-history | email= | address=14057 Flanagan Blvd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 531-355-1185 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-4:30PM, Su 11AM-4PM | price= free | wikidata=Q131149416 | lastedit=2024-11-12 | content= }} * {{see | name=Dowd Memorial Chapel | alt= | url= | email= | address=13943 Dowd Drive | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q131149322 | lastedit=2024-11-12 | content= }} * {{see | name=Chambers Protestant Chapel | alt= | url= | email= | address=410 Bucher Drive | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q131149230 | lastedit=2024-11-12 | content= }} * {{see | name=Father Flanagan House | alt= | url= | email= | address=14153 Grodinsky Circle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q131149453 | lastedit=2024-11-12 | content= }} ==Do== ===Parks=== [[File:Gene Leahy Mall.jpg|250px|thumb|Gene Leahy Mall]] Many parks and recreational areas are scattered throughout Omaha. * {{do | name=The RiverFront | alt= | url=https://theriverfrontomaha.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.25816 | long=-95.9306 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | lastedit=2024-08-10 | content=Urban park and greenspace stretching from 13th Street to the Missouri River, between Douglas and Farnam Streets. Completed in 2023, it replaced the Gene Leahy Mall and Heartland of America Park. Includes a concert/ performing arts stage, roller skate rink, and an observation deck with views of Iowa and the Missouri River. The park hosts concerts and plays in the warmer months and allows pedestrians easy access to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Lewis and Clark Landing to the north. }} * {{do | name=Heartland of America Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.2574 | long=-95.92405 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5692892 | lastedit=2017-09-06 | content=Runs along the riverfront and has two fountains. The Heartland of America fountain shoots water {{feet|300}} into the air and has a colorful nighttime show. There are also boat rides for a quarter per person. }} * {{do | name=Memorial Park | alt= | url=https://parks.cityofomaha.org/park-details?pid=122 | email= | address= | lat=41.26237 | long=-96.00211 | directions=in the Dundee-Happy Hollow area | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-09-06 | content=A playground, a baseball field, paths, trails, and plenty of open space. The park is unique because of its floral displays and historical monuments. }} * {{do | name=Elmwood Park | alt= | url=https://parks.cityofomaha.org/park-details?pid=61 | email= | address= | lat=41.25451 | long=-96.00528 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2019-03-12 | content=Adjacent to Memorial Park. Has an 18-hole golf course, two baseball fields, a swimming pool, and many other things. }} * {{do | name=Lauritzen Gardens | alt= | url=https://www.lauritzengardens.org/ | email= | address=100 Bancroft St | lat=41.2369 | long=-95.9162 | directions=take exit 454 off I-80 and head north on S 13th St, turn right on Bancroft St | phone=+1 402-346-4002 | tollfree= | hours=M-Tu 9AM-8PM, W-Su 9AM-5PM | price=$15 adults, $9 children | wikidata=Q536819 | lastedit=2023-09-23 | content=This {{acre|100}} botanical garden and arboretum boasts plants from all over the world, situated in exhibits designed to represent their natural habitat. Water features and manicured plants are also on display. Gift shop and cafe are available on site. The garden also hosts the annual Omaha Antiques Show. }} ===Sports=== [[File:Qwest Center - Omaha, NE.jpg|right|thumb|300px|CHI Health Center]] * {{do | name=NCAA Men's College World Series | alt= | url=http://cwsomaha.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.26695 | long=-95.93136 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-06-16 | content=Every June, the best college [[Baseball in the United States|baseball]] teams from around the nation gather in Omaha for the Men's College World Series (MCWS, or just the CWS). The series is always a sellout event, so be sure to plan ahead. The MCWS is held at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in NoDo (North Downtown). }} * If you can't make it to the MCWS but still want to see quality baseball, take a short drive to the southern suburb of Papillion to catch an '''[https://www.milb.com/omaha Omaha Storm Chasers]''' game at {{marker|type=do|name=Werner Park|lat=41.15184|long=-96.10623}}. The Storm Chasers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, one step down from Major League Baseball. * Each September, the '''[http://www.omaharivercityrodeo.org/ River City Roundup]''' takes place. The event includes a festival of events, a professional rodeo, stage shows, expositions, parades, kiddie rides and more. * During hockey season, the '''[http://www.lancers.com Omaha Lancers]''' take the ice in {{marker|type=do|name=Liberty First Credit Union Arena|lat=41.20707|long=-96.02680}} in the southern suburb of Ralston. * The '''[http://beeffootball.com/ Omaha Beef]''' is Omaha's indoor football team, which also plays at '''Liberty First Credit Union Arena'''. * '''[https://www.unionomaha.com/ Union Omaha]''' is Omaha's professional men's soccer team, playing in the third-level USL League One and sharing '''Werner Park''' with the Storm Chasers. * The '''[https://gocreighton.com Creighton Bluejays]''', the sports teams of Creighton University, are also a big part of Omaha life. Jays men's basketball especially, played at the '''CHI Health Center''' (formerly Qwest Center and CenturyLink Center), is a big draw for students and residents alike. Creighton also has a great soccer team that plays in one of the best soccer stadiums in the country, Morrison Stadium, located right on campus. * The '''[https://omavs.com Omaha Mavericks]''', representing the University of Nebraska Omaha, have a Division I hockey team that is usually a top 20 team. The Mavericks hockey team plays in the on-campus '''Baxter Arena''', also home to Mavericks men's and women's basketball. * For a taste of subculture sports, check out the [http://omaharollergirls.org/ Omaha Roller Girls]{{Dead link|date=May 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, Omaha's one-and-only flat track roller derby team. * Omaha has been home to four editions (2008, 2012, 2016, 2021) of the '''U.S. Olympic Swim Trials''' at the venue now known as CHI Health Center, though the 2024 trials were in Indianapolis. When held in Omaha, heats and finals usually begin the last week of the Men's College World Series and tickets are open to the public. ===Events and festivals=== Omaha hosts many festivals throughout the year. * Every Thursday night throughout the summer, you can take part in '''[https://o-pa.org/jazz-on-the-green Jazz on the Green]''' where local and regional musicians present programs ranging from reggae to swing at this annual concert series sponsored by the Joslyn Art Museum. Bring a blanket, picnic dinner, beverages and your dancing shoes! * Another summer event is '''Shakespeare on the Green''' is an offering of Shakespearean works, a drama and a comedy running in repertory and draws more than 35,000 playgoers during its annual three-week run. * Every summer, the '''[http://omahafarmersmarket.com/ Omaha Farmers Market]''' takes place in the downtown '''Old Market''' area and is open Saturday mornings. * The '''[http://tasteofomaha.info Taste of Omaha]''' festival is usually held between the '''Lewis & Clark Landing''' & '''Heartland of America Park''' downtown. Held in early June, this is a great way to sample food from various local vendors. There is also live music and other fun events. * In the winter months, the '''[http://holidaylightsfestival.org/ Holiday Lights Festival]''' takes place in Downtown Omaha. Lights are put up on many buildings and trees, and different activities take place throughout the festival, including ice skating, singing performances, and fireworks. * The West-Omaha Neighbourhood of Millard hosts [https://www.millardbusinessassociation.org/events-programs-mba/#!event/2022/8/23/millard-days '''Millard Days'''], usually the last week in August. Great for families, events include a parade, carnival, and horseshoes tournament. * {{do | name=Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free tickets for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders | lastedit=2024-03-30 | content=The so-called "Woodstock for capitalists", annually on the first Saturday of May, where investors all over the world come to listen to Warren Buffett. It might hold little interest to non business minded travelers, but just as important is that if you are not interested, better stay clear off Omaha during this period as the business crowd drives transportation and accommodation prices through the roof. }} ===Theater=== * {{do | name=Orpheum Theater | alt= | url=https://o-pa.org/our-venues/orpheum | email=info@O-pa.org | address=409 S 16th St | lat=41.256317 | long=-95.936194 | directions=follow Dodge St east onto Douglas St, turn south onto 16th St | phone=+1 402-661-8501 | tollfree= | hours= | price=See [https://ticketomaha.com/ ticketomaha.com] for pricing | wikidata=Q5184015 | lastedit=2021-06-04 | content=Built in 1927, this 2600-seat theater hosts Broadway plays, stand up comics, and musical performances. Parking is available to the south, across the road. }} * {{do | name=Film Streams | alt= | url=https://filmstreams.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 locations | phone=+1 402 933-0259 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Adult $12, concession $9, child under 12 $5 | lastedit=2022-04-07 | content=Two single-screen movie houses showcasing lesser known films and foreign titles. One location is in the Dundee neighborhood and the other is near the baseball stadium downtown. }} ** {{do | name=Dundee Theater | alt= | url= | email= | address=4952 Dodge St | lat=41.25981 | long=-95.98964 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-24 | content= }} ** {{do | name=Ruth Sokolof Theater | alt= | url= | email= | address=1340 Mike Fahey St | lat=41.26601 | long=-95.93427 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-24 | content= }} *{{do | name=Omaha Community Playhouse | alt= | url=http://www.omahaplayhouse.com | email= | address= | lat=41.2639 | long=-96.0203 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7089417 | content=Has a long and storied history as the nation's largest community theater. Marlon Brando's mother gave Henry Fonda his stage debut in the 1925-26 season. Community members and local professionals perform regularly in plays and musicals. }} * {{do | name=Shelterbelt Theatre | alt= | url=http://www.shelterbelt.org/ | email=boxoffice@shelterbelt.org | address= | lat=41.26469 | long=-95.96099 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7493988 | content=An organization that produces new works by local playwrights. }} ===Music=== * Omaha is home to the Saddle Creek record label, which carries bands such as Bright Eyes, The Faint, and Cursive. These bands are part of the "Omaha Sound" and frequently play in Omaha. Check out venues such as {{marker|type=do|name=[https://www.ticketmaster.com/sokol-auditorium-tickets-omaha/venue/49622 Sokol Auditorium]|lat=41.23837|long=-95.93351|wikidata=Q7555153}}, {{marker|type=do|name=[https://theslowdown.com/ Slowdown]|lat=41.26648|long=-95.93416}}, and the {{marker|type=do|name=[https://waitingroomlounge.com/ Waiting Room]|lat=41.28511|long=-96.00858}} to see if they, or any other bands of your liking, are playing. * You can also check out what bands are playing at the {{marker|type=do|name=[https://chihealthcenteromaha.com/ CHI Health Center]|lat=41.26427|long=-95.92801}} which hosts national acts. * {{do | name=Baxter Arena | alt= | url=http://www.baxterarena.com | email=info@baxterarena.com | address=2425 S 67th St | lat=41.2361 | long=-96.0129 | directions= | phone=+1 402-554-6200 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q18159007 | lastedit=2020-08-09 | content=Opened on the UNO campus in October 2015 and replaced the Omaha Civic Auditorium (closed in 2014) as the city's main mid-sized indoor venue. }} * {{do | name=Holland Performing Arts Center | alt= | url=https://o-pa.org/our-venues/holland | email=info@O-pa.org | address=1200 Douglas St | lat=41.2592 | long=-95.9324 | directions=follow Dodge St east onto Douglas St, at the corner of 13th and Douglas | phone=+1 402-345-0202 | tollfree= | hours= | price=See ticketomaha.com for pricing | wikidata=Q5881058 | lastedit=2021-06-04 | content=A sleek, modern concert hall and home of the Omaha Symphony. Hosts events as well. Parking is available on the north side of Dodge St. }} ===Activities=== *A trip to Omaha is not complete without a trip to the '''[http://oldmarket.com/ Old Market]'''. The area still retains its brick streets and covered sidewalks, and rides on horse-drawn carriages are available. It is a good area to take a stroll and do some window shopping at the eccentric shops and upscale boutiques found throughout the area. Common sights include street performers, musicians, artists, and other vendors. In the summer, it is home to the Omaha Farmers Market. * {{do | name=Lucky Bucket Brewery | alt= | url=https://www.cutspike.com/ | email= | address=11941 Centennial Road, Suite 1 | lat=41.16989 | long=-96.09936 | directions=[[La Vista]] | phone=+1 402-763-8868 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Offers tours of the brewery and a tasting room. }}, * {{do | name=Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides | alt= | url=http://fun-plex.com/ | email= | address=7003 Q St | lat=41.2028 | long=-96.0224 | directions= | phone=+1 402-331-8436 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5508618 | lastedit=2020-12-23 | content= }} * {{do|name=Sky Zone Omaha|lat=41.2180|long=-96.1208|url=http://www.skyzone.com/omaha}} * {{do | name=Craft Axe Throwing | alt=Axe, Hatchet or Tomahawk Throwing | url=https://craftaxethrowing.com/us/ne/omaha | email=omaha@craftaxethrowing.com | address=2562 Leavenworth St #100 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 402 313-8240 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-10-02 | content=A destination for axe-throwing, tomahawk, and hatchet enthusiasts. Craft beverages are available. Groups and parties welcome. Experts will guide you through axe-throwing, ensuring a safe and entertaining experience for all skill levels. }} ==Learn== There are three major universites present in Omaha: University of Nebraska Omaha, Creighton University, and University of Nebraska Medical Center. * {{listing | name=University of Nebraska Omaha | alt=UNO | url=http://www.unomaha.edu | email= | address=6001 Dodge St | lat=41.2596 | long=-96.0051 | directions= | phone=+1 402-554-2800 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 8AM-5PM | price= | wikidata=Q2495890 | lastedit=2021-05-04 | content=The only public university in Omaha. Spread out over three campuses across the city, with the main campus located near 72nd and Dodge St. Well known for its Criminal Justice program and hockey team. Part of the University of Nebraska network. }} * {{listing | name=Bellevue University | alt= | url=https://www.bellevue.edu/ | email= | address=1000 Galvin Rd S | lat=41.1506 | long=-95.9192 | directions=[[Bellevue (Nebraska)|Bellevue]] | phone=+1 402-293-2000 | tollfree=+1 800-756-7920 | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4883967 | lastedit=2025-02-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Clarkson College | alt= | url=https://www.clarksoncollege.edu/ | email= | address=101 S 42nd St | lat=41.25899 | long=-95.97809 | directions= | phone=+1 402-552-3100 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} * {{listing | name=College of St. Mary | alt= | url=https://www.csm.edu/ | email= | address=7000 Mercy Rd | lat=41.23996 | long=-96.02208 | directions= | phone=+1 402 399-2400 | tollfree=+1 800 926-5534 | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content=The only all women's Catholic college in the region. }} * {{listing | name=Creighton University | alt= | url=https://www.creighton.edu/ | email= | address=2500 California Plaza | lat=41.26559 | long=-95.94644 | directions= | phone=+1 402-280-2700 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content=Jesuit Catholic university. }} * {{listing | name=Metropolitan Community College | alt= | url=https://www.mccneb.edu/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple campuses throughout Omaha metro area | phone=+1 531-622-2400 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Nebraska Methodist College | alt= | url=https://www.methodistcollege.edu/ | email= | address=720 N 87th St | lat=41.26353 | long=-96.04840 | directions= | phone=+1 402-354-7000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} * {{listing | name=University of Nebraska Medical Center | alt= | url=https://www.unmc.edu/ | email= | address=42nd and Emile | lat=41.25491 | long=-95.97598 | directions= | phone=+1 402-559-4000 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} ==Work== Omaha has a thriving employment market in finance, healthcare, and IT. Despite its relatively small population, Omaha is home to the headquarters of four Fortune 500 companies: {{marker|type=listing|name=[https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/ Berkshire Hathaway]|lat=41.257361|long=-95.965389}}, {{marker|type=listing|name=[https://www.up.com/index.htm Union Pacific]|lat=41.25926|long=-95.93509}}, '''[https://www.kiewit.com/ Kiewit Corporation]''', and '''[https://www.mutualofomaha.com/ Mutual of Omaha Insurance]'''. Other major employers in the area include '''[https://www.schwab.com/ Charles Schwab]''', '''[https://www.fnbo.com/ First National Bank of Omaha]''', {{marker|type=listing|name=[https://www.nebraskablue.com/ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska]|lat=41.24063|long=-96.01691}}, and the '''University of Nebraska Medical Center'''. ==Buy== [[File:Howard Street buildings in the Old Market.JPG|thumb|240px|Old Market historic district]] * {{buy | name=Borsheims | alt= | url=http://borsheims.com/ | email= | address=120 Regency Parkway | lat=41.25999 | long=-96.07183 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Borsheim's Fine Jewelry | wikidata=Q4946656 | content=Owned by famed investor Warren Buffet. It is the largest independent jewelry and gift shop in the United States with an inventory of products that makes the Tiffany's catalog look small. }} * {{buy | name=Nebraska Furniture Mart | alt= | url=https://www.nfm.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Nebraska Furniture Mart | wikidata=Q6984718 | content=The largest furniture store in the country, with over {{sqft|420,000}} of retail space, also owned by Warren Buffett. Primarily contained in two adjoining buildings, it features a vast array of furniture, electronics, appliances, and home decor. }} * {{buy | name=Oak View Mall | alt= | url=http://www.oakviewmall.com | email= | address= | lat=41.2292 | long=-96.1344 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Oak View Mall | wikidata=Q7073755 | content=An extensive complex near 144th & West Center Road with many stores including a Dick's Sporting Goods, Kohls, Sears, JCPenney, Dillards and Younkers. A megaplex theater is also nearby. }} * {{buy | name=Old Market | alt= | url=http://oldmarket.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.2556 | long=-95.9306 | directions= | phone=+1 402-916-1796 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Old Market (Omaha, Nebraska) | image=Old Market Omaha NE 2010.jpg | wikidata=Q7084476 | content=Has many restaurants and upscale shopping. }} * {{buy | name=Village Pointe | alt= | url=https://www.reddevelopment.com/village-pointe/ | email= | address= | lat=41.2608 | long=-96.1822 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q130616435 | content=An upscale, open-air lifestyle center near 168th & West Dodge Road. Scheels, Best Buy, Brix, an Apple store, and other specialty stores and restaurants are found here. }} * {{buy | name=Westroads Mall | alt= | url=http://westroadsmall.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.266389 | long=-96.068333 | directions=at 100th & Dodge Streets | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Westroads Mall | image=RaveWestroadsOmaha.jpg | wikidata=Q2774165 | content=Largest mall in Nebraska. The mall contains Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Von Maur, Younkers, and an AMC Classic movie theater. }} *{{buy | name=Midtown Crossing | alt= | url=http://www.midtowncrossing.com/ | email= | address=31st and Farnam St | lat=41.2589 | long=-95.9592 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Midtown Crossing at Turner Park | wikidata=Q6843077 | content=The result of a decade-long urban renewal effort in midtown Omaha. This development provides shopping space, dining, contemporary condominiums and apartments in a single location. }} * {{buy | name=Homer's Music and Gifts | alt= | url=https://homersmusic.com/ | email= | address=1210 Howard Street | lat=41.25567 | long=-95.93216 | directions= | phone=+1 402 346 0264 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-10 | content=A large, laid-back music store with a vast selections of LPs, CDs, and other related memorabilia. }} ===Grocery stores=== Supermarkets are ubiquitous and multiple brands are available. Big-box stores Walmart and Target are also present. * {{buy | name=Hy-Vee | alt= | url=https://www.hy-vee.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-05-22 | content= Ubiquitous and good value, loved by Omahans. Most locations also offer postal services, a pharmacy, dry cleaning, and an ATM. Some also have an attached bank and gas station. }} * {{buy | name=Baker's | alt= | url=https://www.bakersplus.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-05-22 | content= Local brand of Kroger. Sign up for a free Baker's plus card to get sale prices. }} ==Eat== It's said that Omaha has more restaurants per capita than almost anywhere else in the world. Omaha and much of Nebraska are known for high quality corn-fed beef. Smoking is illegal inside all restaurants in Nebraska. Smoking on outdoor patios is legal, but is rare and usually prohibited. Below are a selection of locations to eat in Omaha. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=California Tacos and More | alt= | url=https://calitacosandmore.com/ | email= | address=3235 California St | lat=41.264786 | long=-95.961449 | directions=from US-6/Dodge St, head north on 33rd St | phone=+1 402-342-0212 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-9PM, closed Su | price= | lastedit=2021-04-14 | content=Specializing in fried "puffy-shell" tacos, this small taco place offers filling Mexican food, quick and cheap. Tables get scarce in the afternoon. Happy hour is 4PM-5PM. }} * {{eat | name=Chopsticks House | alt= | url= | email= | address=5522 N 103rd Street | lat=41.308625 | long=-96.075457 | directions= | phone=+1 402-965-3333 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-14 | content=A small, family-run Chinese restaurant. Serves some more exotic dishes alongside the usual fare of Chinese food. Very friendly staff. }} * {{eat | name=Coneflower | alt= | url=http://coneflowercreamery.com/ | email= | address=3921 Farnam Street | lat=41.257629 | long=-95.972931 | directions=from US-6/Dodge St, turn south onto 42nd St, then left onto Farnam | phone=+1 402-913-2399 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa noon-10PM, Su 11AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-07 | content=Local artisanal ice cream. Offers both traditional and experimental flavors. }} * {{eat | name=Dinker's Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=2368 S 29th St | lat=41.236726 | long=-95.954612 | directions= | phone=+1 402-342-9742 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-1AM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-14 | content=Since 1965, this bar and grill has been serving up high class burgers and beer. A great place to relax after a long day. }} * {{eat | name=Feta's Greek Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.fetasgyros.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 locations | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 11AM-8PM, F 11AM-8:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-13 | content=Serving homestyle Greek food. Gyros, kebobs, and baklava are all made in house. They also sell their in-house dressing at local grocery stores. }} ** {{eat | name=Miracle Hills Square | alt= | url= | email= | address=743 N 114 St | lat=41.26593 | long=-96.08975 | directions= | phone=+1 402-504-4976 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} ** {{eat | name=Midtown | alt= | url= | email= | address=119 S 40th St | lat=41.25910 | long=-95.97300 | directions= | phone=+1 402-558-5623 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Jade Garden | alt= | url=https://www.jadegardenomaha.com/ | email= | address=2068 N 117th Ave | lat=41.278623 | long=-96.099270 | directions= | phone=+1 402-498-8833 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 11AM-9:30PM, F Sa 11AM-10:30PM, Su noon-9:30PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-14 | content=Chinese restaurant serving up a variety of traditional dishes. As of Apr 2021, take-out only. }} * {{eat | name=King Kong | alt= | url=http://kingkongfastfood.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple locations | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves Greek food and is the home of the Triple-Kong burger. Free drinks with a student ID. }} * {{eat | name=El Pollo Tote | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/ElPolloToteOmaha/ | email= | address=5007 Grover St | lat=41.227001 | long=-95.991783 | directions=take exit 451 off I-80 and head north on 42nd St, turn west on Grover St | phone=+1 402-913-8146 | tollfree= | hours=M-W 8AM-9PM, Th 8AM-10PM, F Sa 8AM-11PM, Su 8AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-07 | content=Offering breakfast and specializing in roasted chicken. An authentic Mexican experience. }} * {{eat | name=Los Portales | alt= | url= | email= | address=2614 S 13th St | lat=41.234326 | long=-95.933887 | directions= | phone=+1 402-991-1190 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 8:30AM-11PM, F 8:30AM-2:30AM, Sa 7:30AM-2:30PM, Su 9:30AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-14 | content=Authentic Mexican that caters to the more adventurous diners. Examples include steak served with cactus, quail, and tongue burritos. }} * {{eat | name=Runza | alt= | url=https://www.runza.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple locations | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-10PM | price= | wikipedia=Runza | wikidata=Q7380161 | lastedit=2021-04-05 | content=Home of the famous Runza sandwich, a Nebraskan staple. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Works | alt= | url=https://spagworks.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Two locations | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinners, including garlic bread and salad bar, for under $10. Many choices of sauces and pastas. Full bar. }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=502 S 11th St | lat=41.25531 | long=-95.93090 | directions= | phone=+1 402 422-0770 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=8416 Park Dr | lat=41.20298 | long=-96.04380 | directions=[[Ralston]] | phone=+1 402 592-1444 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Ted & Wally's | alt= | url=https://www.tedandwallys.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-14 | content=Homemade old-fashioned ice cream with several flavors and a menu that's constantly changing. Voted best ice cream in Omaha. Vegan options available. }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=1120 Jackson St | lat=41.25468 | long=-95.93161 | directions= | phone=+1 402-341-5827 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=6023 Maple St | lat=41.28475 | long=-96.00567 | directions= | phone=+1 402-551-4420 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-01-20 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Valentino's | alt= | url=http://valentinos.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple locations | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great pizza and pasta for take-out or delivery. Many locations also have great buffets! }} * {{eat | name=Zio's Pizza | alt= | url=http://ziospizzeria.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple locations | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Uses natural ingredients and has huge calzones and great pizza. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Avoli Osteria | alt= | url=http://avoliosteria.com/ | email= | address=5013 Underwood Ave | lat=41.26465 | long=-95.99108 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Northern Italian restaurant, located in the historic Omaha neighborhood of Dundee. }} * {{eat | name=Ahmad's Persian Cuisine | alt= | url=http://www.ahmadspersiancuisine.com/ | email= | address=4646 Dodge St | lat=41.25993 | long=-95.98477 | directions= | phone=+1 402-341-9616 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great, authentic Persian food. All meals are prepared by the restaurant's owner, Ahmad, an Iranian immigrant. Located in the Old Market. }} * {{eat | name=Charlie's on the Lake | alt= | url=http://charliesonthelake.net/ | email= | address=4150 S 144th St | lat=41.21837 | long=-96.13950 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A lively atmosphere with some of Omaha's finest martinis, including the Pelini Martini named after Huskers coaching legend, Bo Pelini. Lush patio environment features breathtaking lakeside view and easy access to live duck sanctuary where restaurant owner Yves Menard gavages the stock. During summer months, patrons can select a duck and enjoy some of the finest foie gras and wine pairings in the Midwest. }} * {{eat | name=Hiro 88 | alt= | url=https://hiro88.com/ | email= | address=3655 N 129th St | lat=41.29089 | long=-96.11494 | directions= | phone=+1 402-933-0091 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great Japanese restaurant that serves some of Omaha's freshest sushi and sashimi. }} * {{eat | name=The Jaipur | alt= | url=https://omahathejaipur.com/ | email= | address=10922 Elm St | lat=41.23286 | long=-96.08389 | directions=take Exit 1 off I-680 and head east of W Center Rd | phone=+1 402-392-7331 | tollfree= | hours=Sa-W 4-9PM; Th F 11AM-2PM, 4PM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-07-03 | content=One of the few East Indian restaurants in the city. A modern take on Indian classics. }} * {{eat | name=Blue Sushi Sake Grill | alt= | url=http://bluesushisakegrill.com/ | email= | address=14450 Eagle Run Dr., Ste. 210 | lat=41.28818 | long=-96.13944 | directions=flagship of multiple locations in Omaha | phone=+1 402-445 2583 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-06 | content=Modern sushi with an energetic vibe, offers an extensive menu of raw, non raw, and vegan sushi, all paired with a collection of premium sake. }} * {{eat | name=Block 16 | alt= | url=http://block16omaha.com/ | email=block16info@gmail.com | address=1611 Farnam Street | lat=41.257449 | long=-95.937880 | directions= | phone=+1 402-342-1220 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-3PM, Th-Sa 5-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-15 | content=Nationally recognized street food. A large menus featuring juicy burgers, fried chicken, and poutine. Alcoholic drinks available as well. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=The Boiler Room | alt= | url=https://www.boilerroomomaha.com/ | email= | address=1110 Jones St | lat=41.25351 | long=-95.93102 | directions= | phone=+1 402-916-9274 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The Boiler Room is a hidden gem in the south side of the Old Market tucked in the gutted boiler room of an old warehouse. The food is usually sourced locally and has a heavy emphasis on gourmet French-style cooking, especially meat. Try the boar's head or scorpionfish. The menu changes daily. }} * {{eat | name=Gorat's Steak House | alt= | url=http://www.goratsomaha.com | email= | address=4917 Center St | lat=41.2413 | long=-95.9886 | directions= | phone=+1 402-551-3733 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5584529 | lastedit=2020-12-23 | content=Favored by Warren Buffett, a dear friend of the family and a valued customer. }} * {{eat | name=Mahogany Prime Steakhouse | alt= | url=https://mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com/locations/mahogany-omaha/ | email= | address=13665 California St | lat=41.265403 | long=-96.12908 | directions= | phone=+1 402-445-4380 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 5-9PM, F Sa 5-10PM, closed Su | price= | lastedit=2021-04-07 | content=A great restaurant where you can get your fill on prime-grade steaks, Australian lobster, and Alaskan king crab legs. The food is amazing and they have a great wine list to complement whatever you order. Chain Restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=V. Mertz | alt= | url=http://vmertz.com | email=mail@vmertz.com | address=1022 Howard St | lat=41.255567 | long=-95.930126 | directions= | phone=+1 402-345-8980 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 5:30-9PM, M closed | price= | lastedit=2021-04-16 | content=An intimate and romantic ambiance residing in the Old Market. The menu, which changes weekly, is continental but also offers some innovative culinary creations from a range of cuisine types. Great for special dinners. Famous clientele have included Bono of U2, Warren Buffet, and Bruce Springsteen. Reservations only. }} * {{eat | name=Spencer's for Steaks and Chops | alt= | url=http://spencersomaha.com/ | email=heather@spencersomaha.com | address=102 S 10th St | lat=41.259417 | long=-95.929745 | directions=inside the Hilton Garden Inn, on the corner of 10th and Dodge St. | phone=+1 402-280-8888 | tollfree= | hours=Su-Th 5-9PM, F Sa 5-10PM, bar opens at 4PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-16 | content=Aged, hand cut and seared meats. Featuring USDA prime beef from Stockyards Beef of Chicago, Spencer’s restaurant offers sizzling hot porterhouses, juicy filet mignon and the bone-in ribeye for which Spencer’s is named. Validated parking in the Hilton Garden Inn Garage. Reservations preferred. }} * {{eat | name=801 Chophouse | alt= | url=https://801chophouse.com/omaha/ | email=801chophouseOMA@801restaurants.com | address=1403 Farnam Street | lat=41.257155 | long=-95.936897 | directions=on the south side of the Paxton building | phone=+1 402-341-1222 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 4PM-10PM, Su 4-9PM | price= | lastedit=2021-06-04 | content=A white cloth dining establishment in downtown Omaha. Offers lobster, American Waygu, and single malt scotch. Reservations only. Chain Restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Hiro 88 | alt= | url=https://hiro88.com/ | email= | address=1308 Jackson Street | lat=41.25465 | long=-95.9338 | directions=multiple locations, including two uptown and one in Lincoln | phone=+1 402-933 5168 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-06 | content=Hiro 88 is an upscale Pan-Asian restaurant group. With the help of renowned architects like Japan’s Nakamura-san, restaurateur Milton Yin has created distinct atmospheres at each location, each inspired by its surrounding neighborhood. Serving Chinese cuisine and some of Omaha’s best sushi. }} ==Drink== All restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in Omaha are smoke-free indoors. Smoking on outdoor patios is legal, though rather uncommon. All bars in Omaha must close by 2AM. Beer, wine, and liquor can be purchased in grocery stores. Hard liquor cannot be served or sold before noon on Sunday. ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=The Crescent Moon | alt= | url=http://beercornerusa.com/crescentmoon/ | email= | address=3578 Farnam St | lat=41.257961 | long=-95.966389 | directions= | phone=+1 402-345-1708 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Th 11AM-1AM, F Sa 11AM-2AM, Su M 11AM-11PM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-07 | content=A large pub with a German Bier Hall down below. Checkout Max and Joe's tasting room next door. If you find a drink you like, stop in Beertopia to grab a six-pack of it, or any other craft beer you'd like, both owned by the same people. A must visit for all lovers of beer. }} * {{drink | name=The Homy Inn | alt= | url=https://homyinn.com/ | email= | address=1510 N Saddle Creek Rd | lat=41.273604 | long=-95.988694 | directions= | phone=+1 402-554-5815 | tollfree= | hours=1PM-2AM | price= | lastedit=2021-04-07 | content=Champagne on tap. This cozy bar is decorated with collectibles and memorabilia from yesteryear. Friendly atmosphere and a relaxed place to kick back. }} * {{drink | name=The Max | alt= | url=https://www.themaxomaha.com/ | email= | address=1417 Jackson St | lat=41.25417 | long=-95.93549 | directions= | phone=+1 402-346-4110 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 4PM-2AM | price= | content=Ostensibly the region's largest dance club and gay bar. Two dance floors (electronica on one, hip-hop on the other), three bars, and a huge courtyard. On the weekends it's mostly straight people and expect a $5 cover. }} * {{drink | name=The Down Under Lounge | alt= | url=http://www.theduomaha.com/ | email= | address=3530 Leavenworth St | lat=41.25251 | long=-95.96478 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Eclectic bar with unique, quality cocktails. Be prepared to wait a few minutes while the bartenders mix them. Free live music W-Sa. Diverse and agreeable crowd. Before 9PM, order take-out from Mother India just a block west. }} * {{drink | name=Upstream Brewery | alt= | url=https://upstreambrewing.com/ | email= | address=514 S 11th St | lat=41.25474 | long=-95.93076 | directions= | phone=+1 402-344-0200 | tollfree= | fax=+1 402-344-0451 | hours= | price= | content=In the Old Market. Has pool tables and on Wednesday nights $7 pizzas and $2 microbrews are served. Also has a full menu and great food at a reasonable price. Try the sample platter of microbrews and get your favorite in a growler to go. }} Other fun bars include the {{marker|type=drink|name=[http://thetavernomaha.com/ Old Market Tavern]|lat=41.25470|long=-95.92946}}, the {{marker|type=drink|name=[https://dublinerpubomaha.com/ Dubliner]|lat=41.25627|long=-95.93226}}, {{marker|type=drink|name=[https://billyfroggs.com/ Billy Frogs]|lat=41.25564|long=-95.93146}}, and {{marker|type=drink|name=[https://www.barryostavern.com/ Barry O's]|lat=41.25562|long=-95.92946}}, all within a few blocks of each other in the Old Market District. ===Coffee shops=== * {{drink | name=Blue Line Coffee | url=http://www.bluelinecoffee.com/ | email= | address=4924 Underwood Ave. | lat=41.26531 | long=-95.98972 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Resides in a walkable area of Omaha, the Dundee neighborhood. Stop in and get "Green Beret", then walk down the block to 'Great Harvest' for a free slice of bread of your choice. Alternatively, walk west to the Bread Oven, a French bakery featuring traditional French breads. }} * {{drink | name=13th Street Coffee Company | alt= | url= | email= | address=519 S 13th St | lat=41.25470 | long=-95.93304 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= In Downtown, it serves a variety of coffee-based drinks. Desserts and sandwiches are also served. Occasionally there is live music on Fridays. Free wi-fi. }} * {{drink | name=Scooters | alt= | url=https://scooterscoffee.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Multiple locations | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This fast-growing regional chain seems to have drive-up kiosks on every other corner, a testament to its popularity. Locations with seating offer free wi-fi. Original location is in Bellevue. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Plus Midwest Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.28067.html?iata=00171880&ssob=BLBWI0004G&cid=BLBWI0004G:google:gmb:28067 | email= | address=4706 South 108th St | lat=41.21165 | long=-96.08237 | directions= | phone=+1 402-339-7400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | price= | content=Beautifully remodeled award-winning hotel with spacious sleeping rooms that include free high-speed internet, microwaves, refrigerators, 37' flat screen TV, free local calls, iron/ironing boards, hairdryers, indoor water playland, exercise room, meeting space and Perkins Restaurant. Pets are welcome. }} * {{sleep | name=Old Mill Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=650 North 109th Ct | lat=41.26592 | long=-96.08645 | directions= | phone=+1 402-431-1246 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Wyndham Omaha/West Dodge | alt= | url=https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/omaha-nebraska/wyndham-omaha-west-dodge/overview?CID=LC:HR::GGL:RIO:National:55729&iata=00093796 | email= | address=655 North 108th Ave | lat=41.26579 | long=-96.08209 | directions= | phone=+1 402-496-0850 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Omaha Downtown | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/omah-dt-doubletree-omaha-downtown/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-DH-OMAHDT&y_source=1_MTM3MjYxOS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D | email= | address=1616 Dodge St | lat=41.26038 | long=-95.93796 | directions= | phone=+1 402-346-7600 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=4PM | checkout=Noon | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Element Omaha Midtown Crossing | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/omael-element-omaha-midtown-crossing/overview/ | email= | address=3253 Dodge St | lat=41.25958 | long=-95.96061 | directions= | phone=+1 402-614-8080 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/omadtes-embassy-suites-omaha-downtown-old-market/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-ES-OMADTES&y_source=1_MTExMDAyMS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D | email= | address=555 South 10th St | lat=41.25461 | long=-95.92957 | directions= | phone=+1 402-346-9000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Magnolia Hotel Omaha | alt= | url=http://www.magnoliahotels.com/omaha/magnolia-hotel-omaha.php | email= | address=1615 Howard St | lat=41.255278 | long=-95.937847 | directions= | phone=+1 402-341-2500 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q4782903 | content=This downtown hotel offers stylish rooms & suites near many major corporate headquarters and offices. The hotel also features meeting & event facilities and extended stay accommodations. }} * {{sleep | name=Omaha Marriott | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/omawe-omaha-marriott/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0 | email= | address=10220 Regency Circle | lat=41.26065 | long=-96.07287 | directions= | phone=+1 402-399-9000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sonesta ES Suites Omaha | alt= | url=https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-es-suites/ne/omaha/sonesta-es-suites-omaha?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb | email= | address=6990 Dodge St | lat=41.26110 | long=-96.02021 | directions= | phone=+1 402-553-8898 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/omadmgi-hilton-garden-inn-omaha-downtown-old-market-area/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-GI-OMADMGI&y_source=1_MjA4MTc5My03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D | email= | address=1005 Dodge St | lat=41.25942 | long=-95.92949 | directions= | phone=+1 402-341-4400 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=Noon | price= | content=Great location in downtown Omaha within walking distance to the Old Market Area with great shopping and dining. Grab breakfast at the Great American Grill and dinner at Spencer's. Guests can enjoy free hi-speed Internet access, business center, meeting/banquet facilities, indoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center and an Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha Downtown | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/omadnhx-hampton-suites-omaha-downtown/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-XS-OMADNHX&y_source=1_MjA4MjE2OS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D | email= | address=1212 Cuming St | lat=41.26833 | long=-95.93268 | directions= | phone=+1 402-345-5500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content=Great location in downtown Omaha within walking distance to Qwest Center and the airport with free shuttle service. Enjoy an On The House Hot breakfast, free hi-speed Internet, business center, indoor pool & whirlpool, fitness center and 100% Hampton Guarantee. }} * {{sleep | name=Hilton Omaha | alt= | url=https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/nebraska/hilton-omaha-OMACVHH/index.html | email= | address=1001 Cass St | lat=41.26313 | long=-95.9304 | directions= | phone=+1 402-998-3400 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Closest Hilton to TD Ameritrade Park, offers a full service spa, fitness center, indoor pool, and 4 dining options. }} * {{sleep | name=Omaha Marriott | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/omawe-omaha-marriott/ | email= | address=10220 Regency Circle | lat=41.26096160000001 | long=-96.07292989999996 | directions= | phone=+1 402-399-9000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price= | lastedit=2015-03-27 | content=Close to CenturyLink Center and TD Ameritrade Park. Free local shuttle service within a {{mi|5}} radius and complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.thecottonwoodhotel.com/ | email= | address=302 S 36th St | lat=41.257222 | long=-95.966389 | directions= | phone=+1 402-810-9500 | tollfree= | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price= | wikidata=Q4923410 | lastedit=2022-01-26 | content=Omaha's [[grand old hotel]], originally completed in 1916 as the Blackstone Hotel. It closed in 1976 and was used as office building from 1984-2017, before being renovated and reopening as a luxury hotel once again in 2020. }} ==Stay safe== {{infobox|Severe Weather Sirens|Outdoor warning sirens are installed throughout Omaha to warn people who are ''outdoors'' of impending severe weather. An activated siren usually (but not always) indicates a [[Tornado safety|tornado warning]]. If you hear a siren while you are outside you should seek shelter immediately. Sirens are tested regularly March-October, on the first Wednesday of every month at 11AM. Testing is cancelled if severe weather is in the area. Tests outside of the regular schedule will be published by local media. Sirens are not intended to be heard indoors. Severe weather radios should be used inside, most hotels and businesses have a built-in tornado warning system.}} Omaha is generally a safe city, but still use common sense. Simply using caution and avoiding any situation in which you are uncomfortable will basically keep you out of trouble. The vast majority of violent crime occurs in North Omaha, roughly defined as the area North of Cuming St, between 24th and 72nd St. Exercise a bit of additional caution when in this area, especially after dark. Omaha is in Tornado Alley, so severe weather can erupt between the months of April and August with the main threats being hail, high winds and street flooding, but tornadoes can sometimes be a threat. Tornado alert sirens are located throughout the city. At 11AM on the first Wednesday of the month, the sirens are tested. If in doubt, ask a resident. Local stations KETV Channel 7 (ABC), WOWT Channel 6(NBC) and KMTV Channel 3 (CBS) break into programming if a severe weather event is in progress. Radio services 1110 AM and 590 AM also provide severe weather coverage. Omaha is in Douglas County in the state of Nebraska, as meteorologists often point out warnings this way. During winter months, Omaha often sees cold temperatures as well as snow or ice events. There are steep hills in the city, and precaution should be taken during slick driving conditions. Blizzards are often possible, the entire city normally shuts down during one of these. ==Cope== *'''[http://omaha.com/ The Omaha World-Herald]'''; the city's largest newspaper. *'''[https://nebraskaexaminer.com/ Nebraska Examiner]'''; local non-profit online newspaper, mainly focused on investigative journalism. *'''[https://theomahastar.com/ The Omaha Star]{{Dead link|date=June 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''; Newspaper published in North Omaha, primarily covering the black community. * '''[http://siliconprairienews.com/ Silicon Prairie News]'''; covers the midwestern tech industry ===Consulates=== * {{flag|Mexico}} {{listing | name=Mexico | alt= | url=https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/omaha/ | email= | address=7444 Farnam St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Go next== * [[Council Bluffs]], [[Iowa]] is just across the Missouri River. Gambling is illegal in Nebraska, so Omaha residents visit Council Bluffs for its casinos. There are also some interesting historic sites here. * The nearby cities of [[Bellevue (Nebraska)|Bellevue]], [[La Vista]], [[Papillion]] and [[Ralston]] have various shopping areas. See [[Eastern Nebraska]] for details. * Visit [[Lincoln (Nebraska)|Lincoln]] ({{mi|50}} west on I-80) to explore various museums and shopping there. Or catch a University of Nebraska football game, where every home game has been sold out for over 50 years. * [[Nebraska City]] - Has orchards and vineyards (Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard or Arbor Day Farm) about an hour drive from Omaha. {{routebox | image1=Amtrak California Zephyr icon.png | imagesize1=100 | link1=California Zephyr | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Denver]] | minorl1=[[Lincoln (Nebraska)|Lincoln]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Chicago]] | minorr1=[[Osceola (Iowa)|Osceola]] | image2=I-80.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[North Platte]] | minorl2=[[Ashland (Nebraska)|Ashland]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Des Moines]] | minorr2=[[Council Bluffs]] | image3=US 6.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Lincoln (Nebraska)|Lincoln]] | minorl3=[[Gretna (Nebraska)|Gretna]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Des Moines]] | minorr3=[[Council Bluffs]] | image4=US 75.svg | imagesize4=22 | directionl4=N | majorl4=[[Luverne]] | minorl4='''[[Sioux City]]''' | directionr4=S | majorr4=[[Topeka]] | minorr4=[[Bellevue (Nebraska)|Bellevue]] |majorl5=[[Norfolk (Nebraska)|Norfolk]]|image5=US 275.svg|imagesize5=22|directionl5=N|directionr5=S|majorr5=Rock Port}} {{geo|41.2500|-96.0000}} {{IsPartOf|Eastern Nebraska}} {{guidecity}} {{merge from|Boys Town}} kuwalr0vszm6e9ln2hwowex172voavu 0 25995 5289310 5241082 2026-06-08T04:01:15Z InternetArchiveBot 2253620 Rescuing 0 sources and tagging 1 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 5289310 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Panoramic view of Doddabetta peak with the telescope house (wikivoyage banner).jpg}} '''Ooty''', short for '''Ootacamund''' and officially '''Udhagamandalam''' (உதகமண்டலம் ''Utakamaṇṭalam''), is a popular '''hill resort''' in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[Southern India]]. The name Udhagamandalam is derived from the Toda word "othakal-mund" which means "house in mountains". Ooty stands at 2,240 m (7,347 feet) above sea level in the Nilgiri mountain range. Here you can escape the heat of the region around: The weather is quite pleasant at a mean of 20-25°C during the day around the year. Ooty is in the Niligiris District which was one of the first places in India to get rid of plastic carry bags, so if you are heading there, remember to carry your own reusable bags, not plastic. ==Understand== [[File:Panoramic view of Doddabetta peak with the telescope house.jpg|thumb|300 px|Panoramic view of Doddabetta peak with the telescope house]] [[File:Kotagiri 87.jpg|thumb|{{center|Ooty Village scene}}]] [[File:Ketti 74.jpg|thumb|{{center|Post Office in the Hills}}]] Ooty is home to 5 tribal communities; Todas, Kurumbas, Paniyas, Irulas and Kotas. It was turned into a hill station in the 19th century by the [[United Kingdom|British]], and served as the summer headquarters of the Madras Presidency. In the Nilgiris (''Blue Mountains''), it draws swarms of tourists every year. The landscape is marked by rolling hills covered with dense vegetation, smaller hills and plateaus covered with tea gardens, and eucalyptus trees. Many portions of the hills are preserved as natural reserve forests, and special permits will be needed to camp in noncamp sites. Ooty is not the destination in itself, as much as it is the focal point of attraction. Auto touring the surrounding country side is certainly a must do. Unfortunately, the hill town suffers from overcrowding and erosion of natural resources. Tourism has placed an enormous strain on the natural resources resulting in pollution, water shortage and roads. The hilly region also houses smaller towns like [[Coonoor]] and [[Kotagiri]]. These smaller towns are a better choice to visit and spend time in, since they are off the beaten path, yet less than an hour away from Ooty. They enjoy the same natural climes and prices are a lot cheaper. ==Get in== ===By plane=== Ooty has no airport. The nearby airports are located in: * {{go | name=[[Coimbatore]] ({{IATA|CJB}}) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-02 | content=Nearest airport (88km and 3.5 hrs) }} * {{go | name=[[Mysore]] ({{IATA|MYQ}}) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-02 | content=Mysore airport is also close (116 km and 4 hrs) }} * {{go | name=[[Kozhikode]] ({{IATA|CCJ}}) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-02 | content=Serves the most destinations out of these three airports (140 km and 4 hrs) }} ===By train=== * {{go | name=Udagamandalam railway station | alt= UAM | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7095466 | content=The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) connects Ooty with [[Mettupalayam]]. It is a meter-gauge railway, popularly known as the toy train. In 2005 it was declared a UNESCO Heritage Site under '''[[Rail travel in India#Mountain trains|Mountain Railways of India]]'''. It follows the rack and pinion technology, where a third rail reduces the speed of the train. Today, both steam and diesel engines operate on the route. The route is 51 km long and takes a long time. For tourist with limited time can opt for a journey from [[Coonoor]]. }} ===By bus=== * {{go | name=Ooty bus stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.403674 | long=76.696536 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7095467 | lastedit=2026-02-12 | content=Ooty is well connected by bus. Direct buses from [[Coimbatore]] take 4 hours and are operated by [https://onlineksrtcswift.com/ KSRTC (Kerala)] and by private bus companies. The private bus operators should depart from Mettupalayam Bus Stand in Coimbatore, but check it beforehand. The schedules of the private operators are integrated in Redbus. From [[Kozhikode]], [https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/ TNSTC] has direct buses. From [[Mysore]] there are direct buses operated by [https://ksrtc.in/ KSRTC (Karnataka)] and by private operators which are also integrated in Redbus. }} ===By car=== The Nilgiris are in [[Tamil Nadu]], but near the borders [[Karnataka]] and [[Kerala]]. The hills consequently can be reached from within Tamil Nadu by travelling up a heavily forested winding road, with many hair-pin bends. The road trip from any state is scenic, although the Coimbatore-Mettupalayam-Coonoor-Ooty road (i.e. the Tamil Nadu route) is the most travelled and best-maintained. All roads to the Nilgiri hills have nominal tolls. Taxis at the Coimbatore "new bus stand" charge ₹2500 (negotiable) when reserved and ₹600 each when shared, four people share an Omni (Maruti van). In case a hotel has been per-booked, they often provide taxis to and from Coimbatore for ₹2000. Ooty is 284 km from Bangalore by road. The journey takes about eight hours, depending on the road's condition. There is a shorter route with a diversion at Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary, which passes the towns of Masinagudi and Kalhatti. This route curtails the distance to Ooty by about 50 km. This road is closed at night as it passes through the jungle, requiring a few hours spent at the check post which is closed at night. This road as it is narrow and steep. There are eateries and a fuel station in the town of Masinagudi. Resorts near Masinagudi town let cottages. These offer relaxing weekend getaways. There are restaurants between Bangalore and Mysore, and within Mysore, but from Mysore to Ooty there are few restaurants, so it is advisable to stock up on groceries in advance. Start early for a more leisurely drive through Bandipur and Mudumalai forest, taking in occasional animal sightings. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} Taxis, tourist cabs, auto rickshaws are available in plenty. There are no standard rates except for tourist cabs. Rickshaws charge a minimum of ₹30. Town buses are available to all important places. Conducted sight seeing tours are arranged by private operators and the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC). There are around 3-4 different day trip routes/packages available. Bus day-trip cost ₹125-150 and taxi day-trip cost ₹900-1100. Even if you arranged the taxi through the hotel (even TTDC), verify with the hotel and operator before the trip that there are no hidden costs. Taxi drivers will often demand high parking fees and lunch, which is already paid for. It is not uncommon for bus/taxi drivers to get commission from remote restaurants and shops. These places are overpriced, try avoiding such restaurants. Bus and taxi will take tourists to remote, high-priced restaurants for lunch. Try not to eat in such places because the food is cold, the place is not clean beyond the façade, and it is always overpriced (you will end up paying for taxi driver's lunch, too). Also avoid driver's recommendation for sleeping arrangements. They (few of them) will take you to the hotels for accommodation where they get 20% commission, which will be added in your room tariff without your knowledge. == See == [[File:Fernhills Palace, Ooty.JPG|thumb|200 px|Fernhills palace]] [[File:Government Botanical Gardens, Udagamandalam.jpg|thumb|200 px|right|The Government Botanical Garden]] [[File:Stone House, Ooty 2.jpg|thumb|200 px|Government Museum, Ooty (Stone House)]] [[File:St Stephen Church, Ooty 04.jpg|thumb|200 px|St Stephen Church, Ooty]] [[File:St Thomas Church, Ooty 4.jpg|thumb|200 px|St Thomas Church, Ooty]] [[File:Toda Hut, Ooty 01.jpg|thumb|200 px|Toda Hut]] * {{see | name=Annamalai Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=about 20 km from Ooty | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-24 | content=This place has grown as a famous temple of Lord Muruga, and is known as 7th Hill house of the lord. The view from the temple is great. There is an observatory at the top of hill for the public to enjoy the magnificent panoramic view. }} * {{see | name=Doddabetta Peak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.40073 | long=76.73582 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=('''Timings:''' 8am - 5pm) | price='''Tickets:''' ₹6 (children below 5 years are free). Still camera: ₹10; Video camera: ₹50 | content=The peak of Dodabetta (literally meaning the big mountain) stands at an altitude of 2,623 m. It is the highest peak in Nilgiri and the second highest peak of [[South India]]. About 8 km from Ooty the peak provides panoramic view of the surrounding area. On a clear day the views can extend to the plains of Coimbatore and the flat highlands of Mysore. There are boards highlighting the area viewed. The peak houses a tower-like structure known as the telescope house. This elevated circular structure provides a great view of the surroundings. The place houses several eateries and makeshift shops. The area is a wildlife zone and the peak can only be reached by car and auto, as trekking is prohibited. }} * {{see | name=Echo Rock | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Some call it the "Lamb's Rock", as it naturally took the shape of a lamb. Go through a very small forest and then you can see the rock. }} * {{see | name=Fern Hills Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.41000 | long=76.70000 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Be sure to visit this palace-turned-hotel of the Mysore Maharaja. Extremely beautiful place and quite affordable tea-snacks and slightly expensive buffet dinner. The palace and its estate are beautiful and are open to guests. The locals often will call it Mysore Palace to avoid confusion with the Fern Hill Hotel. }} * {{see | name=Hidden Valley | content= }} * {{see | name=Ooty Botanical Gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.41888 | long=76.71139 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=('''Timing:''' 7:00 am - 6:30 pm all days) | price='''Tickets:''' Adult: ₹100, Children (5 - 10 yrs): ₹50, Still camera: ₹50, Video camera: ₹100 | content=If you are on a sightseeing tour to Ooty, you might want to visit the Government Botanical gardens, which were laid out in 1847. The picturesque gardens that are maintained by the Horticulture department of the state, cover an area of about 22 ha. The gardens have well over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossil of a tree, which is believed to be more than 20 million years old. The garden is very popular with nature lovers and those who long to walk among greenery and see rare ferns and shrubs up close. If you are in Ooty in the month of May, then you can also be a part of the summer festival, which is held here annually. The festival holds flower shows and various cultural programs showcasing the talent of the locals and the renowned artists. }} * {{see | name=Toda Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.420303 | long=76.715664 | directions=Approachable through Botanical Garden | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-02 | content=Todas were the original inhabitants of Ooty region. They are one of the tribes of the Nilgiri region. The Toda temple consists of an inverted U-shaped structure made of Bamboo. The temple strands at the centreof a circular enclosure, located below ground level. A small, low gateway leads to the interiors of the temple. One has to crawl through the gateway to access the interiors of the temple. However, outsiders are not allowed inside the temple. The entrance is marked with several motifs representing the sun, moon, stars and buffaloes. Buffaloes are an integral part of Toda culture. A group of buffolowes can be seen roaming near the temple complex. The Toda dress consists of a shawl with bright red and black stripes. Several festivities are held at the Toda temple complex. Ask the locals for the festivity details. }} * {{see | name=Ooty Rose gardens | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.40538 | long=76.70807 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=('''Timing:''' 7:00 am - 6:30 pm all days) | price='''Tickets:''' Adult: ₹75, Children: ₹40, Still camera: ₹50 and Video camera: ₹100 | content=It is an amazing and very large area garden. There are 27,000 rose plant of 400 varieties. It is the largest collection of roses in India. It is a beautifully landscaped garden spread across several terraces. A paved pathways meanders through the garden. Decorative fountains are also part of the garden. The garden offers a great view of the town of Ooty. A shop sells rose seeds. The roses blooms from late April to early June, so going there off-season is not very interesting. }} * {{see | name=Pine forest | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's a natural beauty. After the end of the forest a lake is there. Be careful while walking as the path has slope. Down the slope lies the waters of Kamaraj-sagar Dam. }} * {{see | name=Shooting Point | content=One very nice place is that. Don't miss it. The view is very pleasant. }} * {{see | name=The Tea Factory | content=Several tree gardens and factories are there. On the way you will get lots of them. They will approach you with free tea taste and offer some tea packets to buy. But be cautious if you don't have much knowledge about tea, better not to buy from them as the packet tea has not the same taste as they gave you to taste. The spices' quality is not so good. }} * {{see | name=Wax World | alt=Wax Museum | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.417361 | long=76.715591 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=It is a private investment not supported by the government. Don't expect much like other foreign wax museums which are helped by tourism authorities for advertisements and promotions. But for sight seeing its good. More attractive is the very old house, where the museum is set up. Candles are available. But it is suffering from a lack of funds for expansion so they request tourists to visit and to get financial help from them, which is the only form of support. }} * {{see | name=Adam's Fountain | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.412017 | long=76.708318 | directions=Charring cross | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4678589 | lastedit=2022-08-16 | content=Built in 1886 in honour of the Governor of Ooty. The cost of the construction was raised through public funding. Today the ornate fountain is an important landmark of the hill station. }} * {{see | name=Government Museum | alt=Stone House or Connemara Cottage or Kal Bungalow | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.412142 | long=76.712728 | directions=Ooty-Mysore Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours=('''Timings:''' 10:30 am - 6:30 pm. Closed on Friday, second Saturday and national holidays) | price='''Tickets:''' Adult: ₹10, Children: ₹5, Foriegner: ₹100, Foreign children: ₹75, still camera: ₹100 and video camera: ₹200 | wikidata=Q7618957 | lastedit=2022-08-16 | content=The museum is housed in the bungalow of John Sullivan, the then collector of [[Coimbatore]]. Built in 1823 it happens to be the first stone house of Ooty. The museum came up in 1989 to conserve and promote the cultural legacy of the Nilgiri district. The museum houses several galleries consisting of the flora & fauna and the tribals of Nilgiri. There are galleries covering diverse topics like archaeology and numismatics. }} ===Churches of Ooty=== * {{see | name=St. Stephen's Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.414673 | long=76.702281 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7591741 | lastedit=2022-08-16 | content=Located atop a hilltop the St. Stephen's Church is the oldest Church in Ooty and one of the oldest churches of Nilgiri District. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 23 April 1829, to coincide with the birthday of King George IV. It was opened on Easter Sunday, 3 April 1831. The church is complete with a clock tower and the entrance is through a porch on the southern side. The interiors are spectacular with stained glass on the alter and the side walls. The walls also houses several memorial plaques. The church compound houses a graveyard behind the church. It is an active graveyard but there are several old graves. The entrance to the church compound is through a twin metal arched gateways from the south. Three pillars support the two decorative metal arches. At the foot of the central pillar stands the zero stone and mile stone of Ooty. It is from this very point the distance of Ooty are measured. }} * {{see | name=Holy Trinity Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.413543 | long=76.702265 | directions=Opposite St. Stephen's Church | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5886565 | lastedit=2022-08-16 | content=Initially it served as a school on weekdays and church on Sundayas for the local Christians. In 1858 it started functioning as a full fledged Church. The present structure has gone through several renovation. The interior is free of ornamentaion. }} * {{see | name=Sacred Heart Cathedral | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.417086 | long=76.708425 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q133263547 | lastedit=2022-08-16 | content=The twin-towered massive cathedral dominates the skyline of Ooty. The Church dates back to 1897. Since, 1955 the church is serving a Cathedral for the Catholics of Ooty. In 1987 during repairs, a large section of the church roof collapsed. This led to major renovation. The new church was opened to the public on 7 July 1989. Today a long flight of stairs lead to the cathedral. The interiors are beautifully laid with large glass painted windows. There are several statues, including the 14 stations of the cross. }} ==Do== Most travel agents and hotels conduct guided tour packages that will bundle you into a bus, and tick off the most important and hence crowded "tourist" spots in the area. Some hotels also arrange for private cars like Indica, TATA Sumo. * {{do | name=Boat House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=11.406723 | long=76.688384 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price='''Tickets:''' ₹20 entry free. Rides and other activities have different tickets | lastedit=2025-04-15 | content=Paddle and speed boat rides in the lake. There are various rides like pirate ship, flying saucer, toy train, etc. There are other activities like haunted houses. Number of eateries serving a wide range of food. A place to hang out with family and kids. }} *Travel on the railway. The charming '''Nilgiri Mountain Railway''' (NMR), blue and cream with wooden coaches and large windows, is widely regarded as a marvel of engineering. *Go for long walks and hikes. *Visit a '''tea plantation''' and if possible a tea factory. *Travel the countryside in a 4x4. *Catch a round of golf at the '''Gymkhana Golf course''' (membership or introduction required) *Visit the local '''Army cantonment''' - the Madras Regimental Center and the DSSC (Defense Services Staff College). *Visit terrace farmed '''cabbage fields''' around Ooty. *Visit the '''Mudumalai forest sanctuary''' (1-2 days minimum). *Visit the '''Needle industries''' which is around 6km from maintown Ooty in Ketti. *Visit 9th mile and also the 6th mile where lot of movies are shot. *Visit the '''Municipal Market''' and shop for fresh local fruits. *{{do | name=Horse back riding | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$4/hour | content=It's popular here. In one hour you can go around the lake or longer rides you can visit countryside around Ooty. Some knowledge of horses would be good as the guides are local men who don't speak too much English, teaching is minimal. On top of the price you have to pay for guide. }} *Explore the nearby Avalanche and Emerald Lakes, for day picnics, treks, and walkthroughs of the surrounding villages. You can also hike through the nearby tribal hamlet of Mullimunth of the Toda people. The 3 km trek takes 5 hours and passes through wooded areas and streams along the settlements. ==Buy== Ooty and Nilgiris are well known for a variety of local products like tea, eucalyptus oil, chocolates, spices and gourmet cheese. There are a lot of shops that deal these products, though you have to be careful that you get an authentic product. * {{buy | name=Green Shop | content=It is an extension of the Keystone Foundation that has been working in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve over the last 15 years (since 1995) with indigenous communities on eco-development initiatives. and makes available their handicrafts and products like bee honey, bee wax and other hand-crafted artifacts. They also stock excellent '''gourmet cheeses''' like Gouda, Colby, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Haloumi and Herb Cream Cheeses made by '''Acres Wild Cheesemaking Farmstay''' in Coonoor. They also have a bee museum that is certainly worth a visit as they show documentaries on wild bees and honey collection. }} * {{buy | name=Taj Bakers | address=Main Bazaar, Ooty. Visit Taj Bakers for traditional Ooty Biscuit called (Varkey) and other bakery items like home made chocolates, and cakes. }} * {{buy | name=King's Star | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=Ooty is famous for its chocolates, and the best place to have them is at King's Star. They have around 4 outlets in Ooty and are the first chocolate makers in Ooty. (The shops are run by the 3rd generation of the family. }} ==Eat== [[File:India - Colours of India - 006 - Wedding Meal.jpg|thumbnail|Lunch is served on a plantain leaf in Ooty]] [[File:Malsala groundnuts sale.JPG|thumbnail|Groundnut with spices in Ooty]] There are various restaurants in Ooty, mostly offering South Indian food, but some offer North Indian food. *{{eat | name=Hotel Sri Velmurugan | alt= | url=https://www.hotelsrivelmurugan.com/ | email=hotelsrivelmurugan@gmail.com | address=Walsham Road, Green fields | lat=11.408889 | long=76.706944 | directions=On the road connecting Alankar Theatre (in Ettines road) and the Commercial Road | phone=+91 9944817139, +91 423-2444968 | tollfree= | hours=6AM to 11PM | price= | lastedit=2019-06-22 | content=Traditional South Indian restaurant. }} *{{eat | name=Earl's Secret | url= | email= | address=Kings Cliff | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Bismillah Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Near Juma Masjidh, Upper Bazar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-25 | content=Delicious meat and fish dishes of Calicut taste. }} * {{eat | name=Navodaya Chaater Cafe | alt=C-Store | url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Navodaya-Chaater-Cafe-100952364656112 | email= | address=Willow bund road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 9840249656 | tollfree= | hours=3pm onwards | price= | lastedit=2019-11-06 | content=Serves vegetarian delicacies, including maggi. }} ==Drink== The Nilgiris are famous for tea. * {{drink | name=Hotel Blue hills | address=Commercial Road | content=Best non-veg hotel in Ooty. Serving biriyani and other dishes for more than a decade. }} *{{drink | name=Krishan Prabhas | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=lower bazaar, near bus stand, ooty }} == Sleep == There is no dearth of accommodations, with many hotels and inns that cater to every budget. Accommodations are no more expensive than most cities in India, and the popular Indian hotel chains have a presence here. * {{sleep | name=Hotel Darshan | alt= | url= | email=hoteldarshan@yahoo.co.in | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 423 2452288, +91 423 2443378, +91 423 2443807 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹900 and up | content=34 rooms facing the lake, restaurant, room service, 24 hrs hot & cold water, in-house laundry, carpeted rooms, cable TV, parking, camp fire, doctor on call, travel desk, group accommodation available for small and large groups. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Maneck | alt= | url= | email= | address=Main Bazaar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 423 2443494 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Very central hotel near horse race track with good economical restaurant on basement. Hotel and restaurant are under Jain management. The rooms start from ₹1200 }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Sinclair | alt= | url=http://www.sinclairshotels.com/ooty | email=ooty@sinclairshotels.com | address=Gorishola Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 423-2444309 | tollfree= | fax=+91 423-2444229 | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹2,000-10,000 | content=Great view of Ooty and surrounding hills. 5 minutes drive to go to the town market and restaurants. The hotel has its own restaurant and a bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Railway Retirement Room | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=inside the railway station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹150 | lastedit=2015-05-21 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Reflections Guest House | content=A short walk along the main road - turn right coming out of the train station, or left coming out of the bus stop (which is opposite the train station). It is tidy and with good views of the lake and hills. ₹550/night for upstairs room (Sep 2010). Location is very good - short walk to train station and bus stop, short walk to boat house, Thread Gardens and other tourist attractions. The food in the restaurant is good value for its price and nicely cooked. The owners are helpful and professional, and the common spaces make it a very friendly place to stay. }} * {{sleep | name=Sunshine Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 99433-33323, +91 98942-96961 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Season tariff starts from ₹1800 + tax | content=Three-star property with 70 rooms. Includes a restaurant, room service, in-house laundry, and travel desk, and car parking is available inside the hotel premises. }} * {{sleep | name=Sherlock Hotel | url=http://www.littlearth.in/sherlock/ | price=₹1875-3000 depending on size and view | content=A colonial villa several kilometers away from the town with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and warm and friendly service. Rooms have cozy fireplaces. The restaurant alone is worth a visit serving outstanding continental food and also murgh boti masala and mint paranthas. Several short walking trails start nearby. A trip to Ooty is worth it just for a stay at this hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Sullivan court | url=http://www.fortunehotels.in/resort/Ooty-Fortune_Resort_Sullivan_Court.aspx | email= | address=Near Rose Garden | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=5-star luxury hotel. Most famous hotel, best rooms, part of ITC Hotels India. }} * {{sleep | name=Ajantha Lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lower Bazar, Juma Masjidh Street, | lat= | long= | directions=near Railway Station | phone=+91 9159323199 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=400 | lastedit=2017-03-25 | content=Mr. Sadiq Basha runs this lodge in a cute period building of 1912. }} * {{sleep | name=Treebo Whispering Meadows | alt= | url=https://www.treebo.com/hotels-in-ooty/treebo-whispering-meadows-off-gymkhana-golf-link-road-266/ | email=hello@treebohotels.com | address=264, Off Gymkhana Golf link road, Fingerpost | lat=11.413473 | long=76.678539 | directions= | phone=+91 9322 800 100 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=11AM | price=Starting from 1999 | lastedit=2017-10-09 | content=Treebo Whispering Meadows, a heritage property off Gymkhana Golf Link Road. }} * {{sleep | name=Funstay | alt= | url=https://funstay.in/blog/ooty-resorts | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+91 99028 60849 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Cottages, Resorts and Tents, attached washrooms, party space, Room services, Food service, car parking, In house laundry and Hot running water. These homestays in Ooty are just 3 to 4 km away from Ooty bus stop and railway station. Starts from 1550 to 6500 per person per night. }} * {{sleep | name=West Downs Resort | alt= | url=https://www.westdownsresort.com/ | email=info@westdownsresort.com | address=100, Westbury Rd | lat=11.41409 | long=76.6879 | directions= | phone=+91 423-2442262, +91 8098103386, +91 8098103388 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2024-06-27 | content=Resort from the British colonial period }} * '''[https://www.petalsnilgiris.com/ Petals Luxury Homestay]{{Dead link|date=June 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' No.7/432, Deavrshola, Balacola (PO),Kundah Taluk,The Nilgiris - 643 203. '''Phone''':(+91) 8300038760, petalsnilgiris@gmail.com * {{sleep | name=Green Apple Residency | alt= | url= | email= | address=Main Bazaar Near Bus Station | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=94436 04337 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₹ 2,000 | lastedit=2026-03-04 | content= }} ==Cope== Temperatures drop to 10–15°C at night and in the morning, so make sure to bring appropriate clothing. == Go next == * [[Bandipur National Park]] *[[Nagarhole National Park]] * Kodanad Viewpoint in Kotagiri * [[Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary]] {{geo|11.411842|76.6959}} {{IsPartOf|Nilgiris}} {{usablecity}} 215k4s7mtlypa4ew9h4q5zr6qcwk5z3 0 26325 5289320 5286848 2026-06-08T05:34:24Z InternetArchiveBot 2253620 Rescuing 0 sources and tagging 1 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.5 5289320 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Oviedo City Hall.jpg|unesco=yes}} '''Oviedo''' is a cathedral city, capital of the Principality of [[Asturias]] in northern Spain. It's mostly modern but has a small old town, with monuments cited on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]]. In the Asturian language it's called ''Uviéu'' and had a population of 220,000 in 2024. == Understand == Neither the Romans nor the Umayyad Moors saw any use for this poor isolated region. Oviedo was settled from 761 AD and although the Moors wrecked it in 794, they never ruled this far north. The Christian petty kingdom of Asturias was thus cut off by mountains and hostile neighbours, and evolved a unique "pre-Romanesque" style of architecture. (Fourteen examples survive, with four in Oviedo.) The city enjoyed royal patronage through the 9th century; King Alfonso II backed the story of St James' tomb being found in what is now Santiago, and established the first pilgrimage trail there (''Camino Primitivo'') starting from Oviedo. But in 910 the court moved to León, and Oviedo became a backwater. Nevertheless a medieval city grew up, and its cathedral was extended and embellished. Much credit for that is owed to Bishop Pelagius or Pelayo. His name lives on in a street that is inappropriately straight, as he was as crooked as can be. He relentlessly forged documents proving the cathedral was entitled to this 'n that; he was deposed in 1130 but carried sweetly on. Oviedo industrialised but its old town survived until 1934, when a miners' strike escalated into a precursor of the Spanish civil war, and Francisco Franco sent in troops. After the Nationalist ''coup d'etat'' in 1936 the army garrison rose in support of the Nationalists and withstood a three-month siege by the Republicans. Oviedo today makes its living from the service sector, as a seat of local governance and with a university. Manufacturing is based further out in the northern districts of Siero and Llanera. === Visitor information === [https://www.turismoasturias.es/ Tourist information] is next to Town Hall on Plaza de la Constitución, open daily 09:00-17:00. El Escorialín is an information kiosk east edge of San Francisco park, open M-F 08:00-17:00, Sa Su 10:00-17:00. [http://www.oviedo.es Oviedo.es] is the city government portal. == Get in == [[File:Oviedo-Cathedral--September-2023.jpg | thumb | 300px | Oviedo cathedral]] === By plane === Asturias Airport ({{IATA|OVD}}) is the closest, 40 km north on the coast near [[Avilés]]. It has flights from Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Sevilla and other Spanish airports, and a few international flights. An Alsa bus runs hourly 08:00-01:00 from the airport to Avilés, Oviedo and Gijón. Madrid airport has far more connections and a direct bus to Oviedo. === By train === {{marker | name=Oviedo railway station | type=go | wikidata=Q3394520 }} has trains every couple of hours from Madrid Chamartin, taking 3 hr 30 min via Segovia, Valladolid, Palencia and León. These may start from Valencia or Alicante, and continue to Gijón or Avilés. [https://www.renfe.com/es/es/cercanias/cercanias-asturias Cercanías] trains run from everywhere else in Central Asturias. The frequencies should be good, about 30-60 minutes, although travel times might be high, and most lines reach Oviedo. There are some regional trains from the "wings" of Asturias, but their low frequencies make them unreliable for daytrips. Oviedo station is at the northwest end of Calle Uría leading to city centre. The main through-street Calle Pepe Cosmen goes through an underpass here, with ramps to the station. There's also a raised street access to another drop-off area, but the taxi stand is at the main entrance. No luggage store, use the bus station 300 m northeast. Lots of cafes nearby. The station can also be exited north by a narrow stairway and corridor out into Calle Monte Gamonal. === By bus === {{marker | name=Oviedo Bus Station | type=go | lat=43.3691 | long=-5.8509 }} is a long low building on Calle de Pepe Cosmen, 300 m northeast of the railway station. [https://www.alsa.es/ ALSA] buses run hourly from Madrid Sur (some starting from MAD airport terminal 4), taking six hours via Madrid Moncloa and León. From Barcelona you usually change in Madrid, but one bus is direct overnight via Zaragoza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Bilbao, Laredo and Santander. Two per day traverse Spain from Seville, taking 12 hours via Merida, Caceres, Salamanca, Zamora and León. Four buses a day run from Irun on the French border, and Flixbus runs once a day from Paris Bercy Seine, taking 16 hours via Bordeaux, San Sebastian, Bilbao and Santander. It continues to A Coruña, Santiago de la Compostela, Vigo, Braga and Porto; change at Braga for Lisbon. The station has cafes, ticket offices and luggage lockers (staffed M–F 09:00–19:30), plus a Tourist Office ({{phone|+34 985 117050}}). === By road === From Madrid follow A6 / AP66 (toll) north, 450 km and reckon 4 hr 30 min. From Irun on the border take A8 / AP-8 (toll) west, 400 km, 4 hr. == Get around == {{mapframe | 43.362 | -5.845 | height=500 | width=500 | zoom=14 }} Walking is the best way to see the old centre, as streets are traffic-restricted. 30 [https://www.tua.es/es/lineas-y-horarios/ TUA] bus lines ply the city. Bus stops have real-time displays. The adult single fare is €1.20 in 2025, children under 4 free; a book of ten tickets is €3.60 so you save from the fourth journey. Bicycle hire, spares and repairs are available at [https://bicicletassalvadorbermudez.es/ Santana] at San Pedro de Mestallón 4 and [https://www.carmabike.es/ Carma Bike] at Ángel Muñiz Toca 12, both M-Sa. The city doesn't have a bike-share system. Taxis wait at the bus station and numerous other central locations. Operators include Radio Taxi Ciudad de Oviedo (+34 985 250000) and Radio Taxi Principado (+34 985 252500). Flagfall is €5 then it's €1 / km. == See == [[File:7. Casa Consistorial de Oviedo (36104137056).jpg | thumb | 300px | Town hall ]] * '''A total [[Solar eclipses | solar eclipse]]''' on Wednesday 12 Aug 2026, starting at 20:27 and lasting two minutes. The chances of a clear sky are only 40%, and you need to find a spot with a clear view to the northwest horizon, where the sun will be setting. The coast will likely be best. * '''Eclipse du Padre''' by contrast is the Spring 2026 missive of the Archbishop of Oviedo, bemoaning the decline of traditional male and priestly authority. If only Spain was more like Afghanistan. * {{see | name=Cathedral of San Salvador | alt= | url=https://catedraldeoviedo.com | email= | address=Plaza Alfonso II El Casto | lat=43.3625 | long=-5.8437 | directions= | phone=+34 614 490811 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-13:00, 16:00-17:00 | price=Adult €8, child €5 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | wikipedia=Oviedo Cathedral | content=You walk in to a standard Gothic interior and wonder why you paid the admission, but then it opens out into an impressive series of spaces. It was built from 1388, with the tower added in 1528. There's a fine cloister (with the Church Museum), chapter house and ''Cámara Santa'' where religious relics are kept. }} * '''Casco Antiguo''' means the old town, a district of cobbled streets and fine plazas extending south from the cathedral to Jardines del Campillín. * {{see | name=Museum of Fine Arts | alt= | url=https://www.museobbaa.com/ | email= | address=Santa Ana 1 | lat= | long= | directions=by cathedral entrance | phone=+34 985 213061 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-F 10:30-14:00, 16:30-20:30; Sa 11:30-14:00, 17:00-20:00; Su 11:30-14:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Mostly medieval religious works but with some 19th- and 20th-century work. It incorporates Palacio de Velarde, built in 1765 as a residence for the mayor. }} * '''[https://www.labalesquida.com/la-capilla/ Capilla de la Balesquida]{{Dead link|date=June 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is a small chapel west side of cathedral plaza, built in 1725. It's open daily 09:00-21:00. * '''Palacio de Valdecarzana-Heredia''' stands north side of cathedral plaza. It was built in the 17th century for the Miranda family. No visits. * '''Palacio de Camposagrado''' is the next block west. Built mid-18th century, it's now the law courts. * '''Palacio de Malleza''' is the next block again west. It was built in the 1670s for the Counts of Toreno and now hosts an academic society. * {{see | name=Archaeological Museum of Asturias | alt= | url=https://museoarqueologicodeasturias.com/ | email= | address=San Vicente 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+34 985 208977 | tollfree= | hours=W-F 09:30-20:00; Sa 09:30-14:00, 17:00-20:00; Su 09:30-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q4785394 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Extensive display of the city's prehistory and early history, in the former monastery of San Vicente. }} [[File:Oviedo - Iglesia de San Juan el Real 24.JPG | thumb | 300px | Within San Juan el Real ]] * {{marker | name=Town Hall | type=see | lat=43.3605 | long=-5.8447 }} is an elegant colonnaded building along the north side of Plaza de la Constitución. * '''San Isidoro el Real''' is a baroque 17th-century church at the west end of that plaza. * {{marker | name=Plaza del Fontán | type=see | lat=43.3597 | long=-5.8459 }} is at the edge of old town in several ways. It was built in the 17th century but became derelict, so in 1997 they demolished it and rebuilt to the former design. The result is ''ersatz'' and lacks the veneer of history. * {{marker | name=Jardines del Campillín | type=see | lat=43.3587 | long=-5.8436 }} is a bosky park south of old town, open 24 hours. * '''Jardines de la Rodriga''' are an extension of the park southwest up the hill. * {{marker | name=San Juan el Real | type=see | lat=43.3651 | long=-5.8509 }} is an ornate neo-Romanesque basilica built in 1912. It's on Calle Dr Casal and open daily 08:00-13:00, 16:30-20:30. * {{marker | name=[https://www.sanjuliandelosprados.com/ San Julián de los Prados] | type=see | lat=43.3677 | long=-5.8372 }} is a 9th-century church, a remarkable survival of pre-Romanesque style. It's in Santuyano park 1 km northeast of city centre. Visit by guided tour 3-5 times M-Sa, adult €4, child €1. === Further out === [[File:Iglesia de Santa Maria del Naranco (Oviedo) - 002 (30661959156).jpg | thumb | 300px | Santa Maria del Naranco ]] * {{see | name=Santa Maria del Naranco | alt= | url=https://www.museobbaa.com/ | email= | address=Av de los Monumentos | lat=43.3791 | long=-5.8659 | directions=3 km north of city | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 10:00-14:30 | price=Adult €5 | wikipedia=Santa María del Naranco | lastedit=2025-11-08 | content=9th-century church on the slopes of Monte Naranco. It was part of a summer palace built for Ramiro I that was the wonder of the medieval world, and that has now almost completely vanished. }} * '''San Miguel de Lillo''' 250 m further up the avenue was built at the same time as part of the palace. The eastern half collapsed circa 1400 and has disappeared. It's open Tu-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30. Same ticket as Santa Maria. * '''[https://www.centroprerromanicoasturiano.com/ Centro de Recepción e Interpretación del Prerrománico Asturiano]''' is a free exhibition on this early architecture. Take the turn-off 100 m before you reach Santa Maria, open W-Su 09:30-14:30. * {{marker | name=Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | type=see | lat=43.3848 | long=-5.8639 }} ("Sacred Heart of Jesus") is the prominent statue atop Monte Naranco. It was erected 1963-81. * {{see | name=Museo Histórico Militar de Asturias | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/MuseoMilitardeAsturias | email= | address=off Camino de Parades, Lugones | lat=43.3964 | long=-5.8055 | directions= | phone=+34 670 333111 | tollfree= | hours=Guided tour daily 16:30 | price=Adult €9, child free | lastedit=2025-11-09 | content=Large collection of military equipment in a Civil War bunker. }} * {{see | name=El Bosque Zoo | alt= | url=https://www.zoologicoelbosque.com/ | email= | address=Los Molinos 19, San Esteban de las Cruces | lat=43.3517 | long=-5.8133 | directions= | phone=+34 985 205420 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 11:00-18:00 | price=Adult €10, child €5 | lastedit=2025-11-09 | content=Small well-kept zoo with mostly rescue animals. }} * '''Covadonga''' is an undistinguished suburb 3 km southwest of the city on AP-375. It's not the site of the Battle of Covadonga that checked the Moorish advance in 722 - that, plus museum and shrine, is 80 km east beyond Cangas de Onís. == Do == [[File:Sagrado Corazón Oviedo.JPG | thumb | 300px | Sagrado Corazón de Jesús ]] * '''What's on?''' - check the [https://www.oviedo.es/vive/ocio-cultura-y-deporte/espectaculos/agenda town website] for upcoming events. : [https://www.facebook.com/juventudoviedo Oviedo youth department] posts events of interest to younger folk. * '''[https://www.oviedo.es/teatrofilarmonica Teatro Filarmónica]''' is 200 m west of the cathedral at Calle Mendizábal 3. * '''Teatro Campoamor''' is west on Pelayo. * '''[https://www.operaoviedo.com/ Ópera de Oviedo]''' is at Milicias Nacionales 3 near the north corner of San Francisco park. : Woody Allen is the life-sized statue slouching along the street outside, authentically glum and distracted. His specs have been vandalised so often that the city only replaces them once a year. * '''Football:''' {{do | name=Real Oviedo | alt= | url=https://www.realoviedo.es/en | email= | address= | lat=43.3608 | long=-5.8702 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q271574 | lastedit=2026-06-02 | content=They were relegated in 2026 and now play soccer in Segunda División the second tier. Their Estadio Carlos Tartiere (capacity 30,500) is 1 km west of city centre. }} * '''Cinema:''' [https://cinesembajadores.es/oviedo/ Cines Embajadores] is on General Elorza, the north ring road. * '''[https://oviedocongresos.es/ Palacio de Exposiciones]''' is the congress and exhibitions centre, on Arturo Álvarez Buylla west of the ring road. * '''Golf:''' courses are [https://www.golflascaldas.com/ Las Caldas] to the west, [https://www.golflamorgal.com/ La Morgal north] and [https://www.labarganiza.com/ La Barganiza] northeast. === Events === [[File:Estatua Woody Allen en Oviedo (cropped).jpg | thumb | 300px | Woody Allen ambles through town ]] * ''La Ascensión'' in late May is about rural arts and crafts, especially local food. * ''La Balesquida'' gives its name to two events, a Whitsun procession that's become rolled into La Ascensión, and a religious ceremony in October focused on La Balesquida chapel opposite the cathedral. * ''La Hoguera de San Juan'' on the night of 23 June (festival of St John) sees bonfires are lit all over the city and in the cathedral plaza. * ''Fiestas de San Mateo'' are mostly a cultural affair with plays and concerts over ten days around St Mathew's Day in September. Most events are in old town or on San Francisco park. == Learn == [https://www.uniovi.es/ University of Oviedo] was founded in 1574. It has 16,500 undergrads, 2700 postgrads and 2100 academic staff. The main building is at San Francisco 3. == Buy == * '''[https://mercadofontan.es/ Mercado El Fontán]''' is a traditional covered market on Plaza 19 de Octubre, open M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa 08:00-15:30. * {{marker | name=[https://salesas-cc.com/www/ Salesas] | type=buy | lat=43.3659 | long=-5.8499 }} is the most central mall, 1 km northwest of the centre on Nueva de Mayo. It hosts a branch of El Corte Inglés and the supermarket Hipercor, and opens M-Sa 09:00-22:00. El Corte Inglés has a larger branch 400 m south at Uría 9. * {{marker | name=[https://centrocomerciallosprados.com/ Los Prados] | type=buy | lat=43.3709 | long=-5.8344 }} is a large mall 2 km northeast of city centre, bus 2,4,7 or 11. It's open M-Sa 10:00-22:00, and has restaurants and a cinema. * {{marker | name=[https://www.parqueprincipado.com/ Intu Asturias] | type=buy | lat=43.390 | long=-5.802 }} or Parque Principado is a large mall 6 km northeast, buses D1 and H1 take 30 min. It has over 100 shops, plus restaurants, cinema, bowling alley and casino. It's open M-Sa 10:00-00:00, Su 12:00-00:00. == Eat == [[File:Oviedo - Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos Ciudad de Oviedo 08.JPG | thumb | 300px | Palacio de Exposiciones ]] Typical Asturian dishes include ''fabada asturiana'' (bean stew), ''cachopo'' (breaded veal with ham and cheese), and cheeses such as ''cabrales'', ''gamoneu'' and ''afuega'l pitu.'' Rice pudding (''arroz con leche'') is a popular dessert. * '''[https://tierra-astur.com/ Tierra Astur]''' is a cider-bar chain serving local food. It has two outlets on Gascona and one on Victor Chavarri, all open daily 12:00-00:00. * '''Cathedral area''' has El Llar, La Taberna, [https://sibuyaurbansushibar.com/ Sibuya Sushi], El Casto and [https://lagrantaberna.es/ La Gran Taberna]. * '''Plaza Porlier''' west has [https://elrelojdeporlier.com/en/ El Reloj de Porlier]{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} and Jamōn Jamōn. * '''Plaza del Riego''' south of Plaza Porlier has [https://www.elmonoquelee.es/ El Mono que Lee], [https://laleyendadelgallo.com/ La Leyenda del Gallo], [https://casagonzalezsuarez.com/ Casa Gonzales Suarez], El Plaza and El Quinto de La Tarde. * '''Fontán''' has [https://www.casaramonoviedo.com/ Casa Ramón], [https://www.restaurantecasamparo.com/ Casa Amparo], Bango 7 Plazas, [https://afeirapulperias.es/ A Feira] and La Caleyina. * '''[http://www.bocamar.es/ La Bocamar]''' is a seafood restaurant west at Marqués de Pidal 20, open M-Sa 08:00-23:00, Su 10:00-17:00. == Drink == Cider (''sidra'') is the region's signature drink: see [[Asturias#Drink]] for the ritual of quaffing it. It's widely available in bars and restaurants: those signed "Sidrería" or "Chigre" make a specialty of it, with several along Gascona going north from the cathedral. Bars are clustered in three areas: El Cristo 2 km west, Rosal the street southwest from El Fontán, and Mon going south from the cathedral. == Sleep == [[File:Hotel de la Reconquista, Oviedo, Spain - Lobby.JPG | thumb | 300px | Hotel de la Reconquista ]] * {{sleep | name=AC Hotel Forum | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ovdfo-ac-hotel-oviedo-forum/ | email= | address=Plaza De Los Ferroviarios 1 | lat= | long= | directions=above railway station | phone=+34 985 965488 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €100 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Rooms small and a bit worn, but great location. Some train noise. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Exe | alt= | url=https://www.eurostarshotels.com/exe-oviedo-centro.html | email= | address=Pepe Cosmen 1 | lat= | long= | directions=next to bus station | phone=+34 985 117111 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €90 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Comfy, great location, some street noise. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Carreño | alt= | url=https://hotelcarreno.com/ | email= | address=Monte Gamonal 4 | lat=43.3682 | long=-5.8541 | directions= | phone=+34 985 118622 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double (room only) €55 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Inexpensive business hotel behind the railway station. }} * '''[https://grupodelnorte.es/ Hostal del Norte]''' is a basic place opposite the railway station at Campoamor 29. * {{sleep | name=Ibis | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/6818/index.en.shtml | email= | address=Ernesto Winter Blanco 6 | lat=43.3737 | long=-5.85 | directions= | phone=+34 985 114375 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €90 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Reliable budget chain 2 km northeast of centre. }} * {{sleep | name=Sercotel Ciudad de Oviedo | alt= | url=https://www.sercotelhoteles.com/es/hotel-ciudad-de-oviedo | email= | address=Gascona 21 | lat=43.3649 | long=-5.8457 | directions= | phone=+34 985 222224 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €90 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Central and efficient. }} * {{sleep | name=Eurostars Hotel de la Reconquista | alt= | url=https://www.eurostarshotels.com/eurostars-hotel-de-la-reconquista.html | email= | address=Gil de Jaz 16 | lat=43.3631 | long=-5.8539 | directions= | phone=+34 985 241100 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €130 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Grand old hotel though a little fusty, for a mid-range price. }} * {{sleep | name=NH Principado | alt= | url=https://www.nh-hotels.com/en/hotel/nh-oviedo-principado | email= | address=San Francisco 6 | lat=43.3621 | long=-5.8468 | directions= | phone=+34 985 217792 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €120 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Business-type hotel, convenient for city sights. }} * {{sleep | name=Green Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.greenhostel.es | email=info@greenhostel.es | address=Magdalena 3, 2nd floor | lat= | long= | directions=50 m south of Town Hall | phone=+34 985 022668 | tollfree= | checkin=15:30 | checkout= | price=Bunk €24 | lastedit=2025-11-07 | content=Modern hostel with shared dormitories, and also single and double private rooms. }} == Connect == [[File:Ramón Pérez de Ayala (Oviedo) (3).jpg | thumb | 300px | Jardines del Campillín ]] As of Nov 2025, Oviedo and its approach roads have 5G from all Spanish carriers. == Go next == * [[Gijón]] on the coast has beaches and a wealth of culture. * [[Luanco]] is a fishing village and coast resort near Gijón. * [[Avilés]] has a quirky mixture of modern and ancient buildings. * ''Camino Primitivo'' means the original route of [[Camino de Santiago]] pilgrimage trail. It starts in Oviedo, and [[Grado (Spain) | Grado]] is the next substantial town along it. * [[Pola de Lena]] has Roman and pre-Romanesque structures. {{geo|43.360|-5.845}} {{usablecity}} {{IsPartOf|Asturias}} 6qlvimjzurn30aao2yb5re4ynmn7lyr 0 26758 5289135 5261514 2026-06-07T16:56:18Z ~2026-25168-20 2396992 5289135 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paramaribo banner.png|otbp=yes|caption=Paramaribo seen from Suriname River|unesco=yes}} '''Paramaribo''', often called ''Par'bo'', is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of [[Suriname]]. Home to about 240,000 people (2012), or over half of the country's population, this laid-back [[South America|South American]] gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. It's the country's main harbour, governmental seat and centre for business and learning. Many visitors to Suriname come by here, spending some time to take in the city's pretty '''[[UNESCO World Heritage list]]ed colonial centre'''. Paramaribo leads by example in Surinam's efforts to expand its tourist economy, with a strong focus on eco-friendly travel. To get a feel of this friendly city, take a pick from the large stacks of fruits at its bustling central market and wander around town to admire its colonial heritage. Then, head to the Waterkant (or ''water side'') to join the locals for Djogo (local beer) and salty fish while gazing at the boats on the Suriname river. ==Understand== [[File:Presidential palace, Paramaribo, Suriname.jpg|thumb|Once a symbol of Dutch colonial power, the monumental former Governor's mansion on Independence Square now serves as the Presidential Palace of Suriname]] The name Paramaribo is probably a corruption of the name of an Indian village called Parmirbo (or Parmurbo or Parmarbo). The Dutch settled a trading post in 1631 which fell into English hands when the Dutch abandoned it. The British built a fort called Fort Willoughby. In 1667 the area was conquered by a Zeeland expedition. They called the fort Zeelandia and re-named Paramaribo to New Middelburg, a name that never caught on. Paramaribo grew after the abolition of slavery in 1863 as it attracted many former slaves to the city. These days 48% of the population of Paramaribo is Christian, 14% Hindu, Muslim 9%, 4% have a different religion, 4% have no religion and 21% did not answer this question in the last census. In two-thirds of the households, Dutch is the most spoken language and in most other households it is spoken as a second language. Other commonly spoken languages are Sranantongo, Sarnami Hindustani and Javanese. About 2% use English as their first language; however English is widely spoken by many inhabitants. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Paramaribo |24.1 |29.2 |172.7 |23.2 |29.4 |146.2 |23.5 |28.7 |130.5 |24.5 |29.9 |215.8 |23.7 |30.0 |306.6 |24.4 |30.2 |295.6 |24.4 |30.7 |234.3 |24.6 |31.5 |147.7 |25.1 |32.0 |90.3 |25.1 |32.1 |86.5 |24.8 |31.2 |125.7 |24.2 |30.0 |183.7 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Paramaribo]] | description = check [http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Paramaribo-weather/Paramaribo/SR.aspx '''Paramaribo's 7 day forecast'''] }} Paramaribo has a tropical rainy climate, hot and humid. It has two rainy seasons per year. The long rainy season runs from late April to mid-August. The short rainy season runs from mid-December to mid-February. Usually it does not rain all day but there are heavy tropical showers mainly in the afternoon. The temperature is about 30°C but in the dry period from mid-August to mid-December it can rise to 35-40°C. Humidity is year-round about 80% and can exacerbate temperature extremes. It feels clammy and sticky. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | alt={{IATA|PBM}} also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport | url= | email= | address=Zanderij | lat=5.452831 | long=-55.187783 | directions={{km|45}} south of Paramaribo | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | wikidata=Q183494 | content= }} [http://www.klm.com/destinationguide/nl_en/airline-ticket/south-america/surinam/paramaribo/city.htm KLM Royal Dutch Airlines]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} has three weekly direct flights from [[Amsterdam]]. [http://www.slm.firm.sr/ Surinam Airways] (''Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij'') also has three weekly direct flights from Amsterdam. If you are coming from [[Europe]], another alternative is to fly with [http://www.airfrance.com/indexCom_en.html Air France] from [[Paris]] to [[Cayenne]] (in [[French Guiana]]) and travel from there, either by plane or overland. From [[Guyana]], daily flights to a small local airstrip. Be aware that one cannot purchase tourist cards there, they have to be purchased at the Embassy in Georgetown upfront (usually before buying the ticket. From the [[United States]], airline service is available from [[Miami]] and [[New York City|New York]] (JFK) via [http://www.carribean-airlines.com Caribbean Airlines], which stops in [[Trinidad and Tobago]] en route to Suriname. It's also possible to fly with Surinam Airways to and from [[Miami]] with a stop in [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]]. From [[Brazil]], there is a twice a week flight by Suriname Airways from [[Belém]] to Paramaribo and vice versa. The flight takes an hour and a half and only drinks are served. You can change money inside the airport terminal while you wait for your baggage. From the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, near the town of Zanderij, into Paramaribo there is a bus running. It takes about an hour. There are also taxis available. The situation outside the airport is a bit chaotic, with many taxi drivers hustling for clients. In January 2009, a one-way taxi fare to the city centre was SR$100 while the bus would cost SRD45. A transit minibus will take you to any hotel in Paramaribo for SRD40 (€10) however it can happen that the driver waits until all seats are occupied. * {{go | name=Zorg en Hoop Airport | alt={{IATA|ORG}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.811472 | long=-55.190067 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zorg en Hoop Airport | image=Zorg En Hoop Airport.jpg | wikidata=Q226715 | lastedit=2018-01-03 | content=Flights from other airfields in Surinam as well as from [[Georgetown (Guyana)]], [[Scarborough (Trinidad and Tobago)]], [[Port of Spain]] }} ===By bus=== From [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]], [[Guyana]], take minibus #63a to Molson Creek in eastern Guyana just across the river from Suriname. The trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD10. From there, you will go through customs on the Guyanese side. Then take the 11:00 daily ferry across the river to the South Drain. The actual ferry ride takes about 30 minutes. (Contact '''Canawaima ferry''', {{phone|+597 212331, +597 212332}} for more information). From there you can get a minibus into Paramaribo. Again the trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD15. From Georgetown, there are also private companies and minibuses that will cover the cost of the minibus to the river, the ferry, and the cost of the minibus on the other side. From [[Albina]] shared taxis and minibuses are plentiful, leaving when full €10-15. Buses depart from the bus station every 2 hours a few times a day SRD8.5. The journey takes around 3 hours, prices February 2017. ===By boat=== Boat taxis can take you over the Suriname River to the '''Commewijne''' district. You can find boat taxis in downtown Paramaribo at the '''platte brug''' (between '''Central Market''' and '''Waterkant''') to '''Meerzorg''' across the Suriname River, or at '''Leonsberg''', North Paramaribo, to take you to '''New Amsterdam'''. You can take your bike on these boats. ==Get around== The old colonial centre mostly lies directly behind the Waterkant and most of the main sights, including the fort, the palm garden, colonial officers' houses and the central market are easily explored on foot. ===By car=== There are several car hire services based in Paramaribo. Because of its neighbours and the historical accident of the first imported vehicles being from Britain, Suriname drives on the left with steering wheels on the right. (Alternative explanations are that the Netherlands, at the time of its colonisation of ''Surinam'', still drove on the natural left-hand side of the road or that ''Surinam'''s first colonial settlement was English. * {{do | name= CarsPlus| alt= | url=http://www.carsplusnv.com/index.php?lang=english | email=info@carsplusnv.com | address=Kwattaweg 246 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 492020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€21 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good service and cheap. }} * {{do | name= Enterprise| alt= | url=http://www.enterprizeautos.com/ | email=info@enterprizeautos.com | address=Fred Derbystraat 60 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473494 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€29 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good and fast service }} ===By bus=== {{Mapframe|5.830|-55.149|zoom=14|width=470|height=500|layer=M}} In Suriname, the buses are private. The drivers, however, follow collectively determined routes. The buses are somewhere between private taxis and public transportation and leave the bus station only when they are totally full, meaning there are not specific schedules. If you do see a bus, take note that the buses are hand painted. A central bus station can be found in the Knuffelgracht near the Waterkant. ===By bike=== Renting a bike is a good alternative to get around and also to explore the outskirts of town. Keep in mind that you have no shelter from the sun and that you can be surprised by torrential rain. Most drivers take notice of you but if there is little traffic then people often drive too fast. * {{listing | name=Fietsen in Suriname (Bike tours) | url=http://www.fietseninsuriname.com | email=info@fietseninsuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== [[File: Paramaribo, former officershousesnear Fort Zeelandia.JPG|thumb|321px|Old officer houses near fort Zeelandia]] *{{see | name=Historical city centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82560 | long=-55.15144 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Houses at Waterkant, Paramaribo.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Paramaribo's distinctive historic city centre, packed with wooden buildings from colonial times, has been inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] since July 2002. It's the planned nature and remarkable architecture that makes this place unique. The spacious, tree-lined street plan was laid out by the first Dutch governor in the 17th century. Most of the mansions originate from the first half of the 19th century however, as they had to be rebuilt after large city fires in 1821 and 1832. The designs are clearly inspired by Dutch architecture of the time, but incorporated a range of indigenous techniques and used local materials. The '''Waterkant''' and '''Mr.Lim A Postraat''' have some of the best examples. Many of the wooden houses are in dire need of restoration, however, to the point where UNESCO has urged the state to address the problem and threatened to revoke the city's status. }} *{{see | name=Fort Zeelandia | url=http://surinaamsmuseum.net/?lang=en {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=museum@cq-link.sr | address=Abraham Crijnssenweg 1 | lat=5.82515 | long=-55.14969| directions= | phone=+597 425871 | tollfree= | fax=+597 42 58 81|image=Overzicht binnenplaats Fort Zeelandia - Paramaribo - 20418690 - RCE.jpg | hours=Tu-F 09:00-14:00, Su 10:00-14:00 (closed Sa M) | price= | content=The English laid the first foundations for the current brick fort around 1650, replacing an earlier wooden structure built by the French around an even earlier Dutch trading post. In 1667, Dutch and English forces fought over the fortifications, then called fort Willoughby, and the surrounding lands. The Peace of Breda later that year put the whole of Suriname in Dutch hands, however, when the Dutch preferred to retain Surinam and its Sugar factories rather than swap them for what later became [[New York (state)|New York]] and the fort was renamed Zeelandia. It was built as a colonial stronghold for the Dutch, and later served as an army barrack and a prison. In 1982, Fort Zeelandia was the scene of the so-called ''December murders'', as fifteen prominent Surinamese men who had criticized the then military dictatorship ruling Suriname were tortured here and then shot dead. The events remain controversial today, as the circumstances are still unclear, but the former president of Suriname Desire Bouterse is the main suspect. In 1995 the restored buildings were opened to the public as a museum. The collection of the Suriname Museum covers the different cultures of Suriname, the colonial period, 20th century art, a library collection and a photo archive. There is a café and a restaurant (Baka Foto) with an outdoor terrace in the courtyard. In front of the entrance are historical officers houses. This beautiful area gives you an impression of how the city once was when trees lined the streets. A statue of Queen Wilhelmina is on the waterfront, looking over the Suriname River.}} *{{see | name=Numismatic Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mr F.H.R. Lim a Po Straat 7 | lat=5.82665 | long=-55.15296 | directions= | phone=+597 520016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price=Free | content=Highlight of this small museum is a 1679 copper ''Parrot coin''. You'll probably need to have a real interest in the history of money to fully appreciate the collection on display, but there's no admission fee and walking in for a quick glance can't hurt. The museum is part of the Bank of Suriname, and it's housed in one of the nice colonial building. It holds almost every legal currency used in Suriname since the late 17th century. }} * {{see | name=Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82628 | long=-55.15152| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Onafhankelijkheidsplein Paramaribo.jpg | hours= | price= | content=The square is the heart of Paramaribo surrounded by important buildings like the Presidential Palace, Court of Justice, the Parliament. It's used as a place for festivals like '''Carisfesta XI''' in 2013. Normally there's not much activity, but on Sundays men exercise the national hobby: letting their caged birds sing. }} *{{see | name=''Palmentuin'' (Palm Gardens) |alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82827 | long=-55.15002 | directions=Behind the presidential palace | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Overzicht van de palmentuin - Paramaribo - 20417694 - RCE.jpg | hours= | price= |lastedit=2018-06-29| content=The Palm garden, a small park filled with king palms behind the Presidential Palace, was part of the original city plans of Cornelis van Aerssen van Sommelsdijck, the first Dutch governor. He opened the garden for public in 1685, but was murdered only three years later, after which the property was closed again. Not until the early 20th century was the Palm Garden re-opened. In 2009 it was restored with funds from UNESCO. It has a small play ground now, some statues and benches to hang out on, making it a pleasant, shady place on a hot day. Except on holidays, when the place comes to life with food stalls and such, the garden is best avoided after sundown for the lighting is poor and the place attracts less friendly crowds. }} *{{see | name=Paramaribo Zoo | url= http://www.paramaribozoo.com/ | email= pakro@surinametourism.net | address= Letitia Vriesdelaan | lat=5.84790 | long=-55.15991 | directions= | phone= +597 545275 | tollfree= | fax= |image=Mammals Paramaribo zoo 2.JPG | hours=daily 09:00-18:00 | price=SRD10 | content=Establishing a zoo was an idea of Prime Minister Pengel in the 1960s. Awaiting the construction of the zoo, he started collecting animals in his own backyard, until the zoo was opened in 1972. The number of animals and (subsequently) of visitors declined over the following decades, however, leaving the zoo in poor state. Starting in 2003 it engaged in a cooperation with Dutch Diergaarde Blijdorp in [[Rotterdam]], which helped raise funds to restore the place. The zoo has regained its popularity. Its collection of animals includes mostly regional species, among which are many indigenous monkeys, jaguars, caimans, many tropical birds and a petting zoo. There's also a nice playground for kids.}} *{{see | name=St. Peter and Paul Cathedral | url= | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 22 | lat=5.82853 | long=-55.15406 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=RK Kathedrale.JPG | hours=08:00-14:00 | price= | content=This Roman Catholic cathedral is one of the biggest wooden structures on the entire American continent. Building started in 1883 and the church was consecrated two years later. The towers were not finished before 1901 though, and the characteristic yellow and grey painting of the outside was done only in 1926. The design of the church was inspired by the Redemptorist church in [[Roosendaal]] and the (then new) Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in [[Boston]], while the interior, carried out in unpainted cedar wood, was a Surinamese design. Poor restoration efforts were undertaken in the late 1970s, leaving the building in need of new repairs shortly after. Finally, termite damage and severe tilting led to the closure of the cathedral in 1989 for safety reasons. The Vatican provided some funds for initial repairs in the mid 1990s and after fundraising efforts and a large EU grant, thorough restorations were carried out between 2007 and 2010. The cathedral was re-opened for the public in that year. Only the large organ, of which most of the pipes had been stolen, is still a work in progress. }} * {{see | name=The Central Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waterkant | lat=5.82336 | long=-55.15890 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Butcher Paramaribo market.jpg | hours=05:00-17:00 | price= | content=A large market with over 3,000 stalls inside a hall at the Waterkant. It's a colourful, buzzing place with smells and sounds to perceive deficit. They offer fresh fish (delivered directly by fishermen), vegetables, fruit and meat. On the first floor are non-perishables sold as clothes, shoes, kitchen utensils and more. Many market vendors, especially the Maroon people, strongly object to having their pictures taken. }} [[File:Paramaribo synogogue.jpg|thumb|Neve Shalom Synagogue at 82-84 Keizerstraat]] *The Jewish community in Paramaribo is reputed to be the oldest continuing Jewish community in the Americas and the current wooden [http://www.bh.org.il/database-article.aspx?77405 '''Neve Shalom'''] (Hebrew: בית הכנסת נווה שלום‎; literally "Oasis of Peace" or "Valley of Peace") synagogue dates from 1835 and replaced the building constructed in 1719 by Ashkenazi Jews. The original Jewish settlers were descendants of Jews fleeing persecution by the Spanish Inquisition in Holland, Portugal and Italy and came here via Brazil. Just one of the unique features of this Synagogue is its floor of sand rather than boards or tiles. This floor is supposed to be both a reminder of the 40 years in the desert that the Hebrews were forced to endure after their exodus from Egypt, and the times that <abbr title="Jews forced to convert to Christianity by the Inquisition, but who secretly continued to practice Judaism">''marrano''s</Abbr> had to muffle their prayers and footsteps with sand so as not to be discovered by the Inquisition and put to death. There are several beautiful ''Torah''s that are hundreds of years old and the carved woodwork exhibits fine craftsmanship. ==Do== *Stroll through the historic centre with its old wooden houses. [[File:MoscheeSynagoge.jpg|thumb|Neveh Shalom Synagogue next to the Keizerstraat Mosque]] *Walk to the '''Keizerstraat''' where a mosque and a synagogue are built adjacent to each other. Not far from this place are also a Catholic church and a Hindu temple. {{infobox|''Goslar''|Just in the middle of Suriname River you'll see a rusty little island. No, this is not an island but a ship wreck. At the beginning of the second world war the ''Goslar'', a German steamship, was sunk by its own crew in an attempt to block the harbour. They succeeded in sinking the ship but they failed in blocking the harbour which was important for transporting alum sand for the production of bauxite. For decades a controversy has been going on about whether it has to be preserved as a tourist attraction or should be removed.|}} *Visit '''Waterkant''', share a djogo (1 litre) Parbo, the national beer, and enjoy the sunset. *Visit the flea market on Sunday and the daily lively Central Market. *Visit the flower expo at the '''Letitia Vriesdelaan''' which is scheduled every other Sunday. They sell different type of orchids, cacti, and other plants. *In the north of Paramaribo is the '''Blauwgrond''' quarter. On this former plantation live Javanese people. Sit down at a warung (Javanese for small restaurant or shop) and try one of the lovely dishes. *Bike or take a taxi to '''Weg naar Zee''' (''Road to the Sea'') which is a Hindustani open air cremation site north of the Kwattaweg. You're permitted to attend a ceremony. Nearby is a pilgrimage sanctuary. *{{do | name=Thalia theater | alt=Surinamese theater company | url= | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 4 | lat=5.83073 | long=-55.15974 | directions= | phone=+597 472812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Suriname theater company was founded in 1837 and is the oldest theater company of the Caribbean. The Thalia theater building was opened in 1840, but after its 2011 renovation it now seats 500.}} ===Events=== *'''Carnival''' (Feb) - Colourful carnival parades. *'''Avondvierdaagse''' (Apr) - Walking and dancing four days long in the streets of Paramaribo. The event starts at 17:00. The route varies and holds a different surprise every day. It meanders through the various neighbourhoods, each with its own characteristics. *'''Suripop''' (National Song Contest) - This festival for Surinamese songwriters is held every two (even) years. *'''Divali''' - This Hindu festival of light is a national day in Suriname since 2010 *'''Jaran Kepang''' - Jaran Kepang is a traditional Javanese dance accompanied by gamelan music. This spectacular folk-dance is very popular in Suriname. *'''Winti Pré''' - This Creole worship is a dance ritual for gods and ghosts. *'''Jaarbeurs''' (Nov) - This annual trading fair lasts a week and is held on the KKF-Beursterrein (Professor W.J. Kernkampweg) 17:00-23:00. *'''Bodo''' (End of the Javanese fasting period) - Bodo is the Javanese name of the Eid al-Fitr (Sugar Feast) festival in Suriname. *'''Owru Jari''' (New Year celebration) - Three days of festival to celebrate the old and new years with lots of fireworks. ==Buy== [[File:Paramaribo butcher.jpg|thumb|A butcher stall near the market.]] Paramaribo is packed with small shops, boutiques and markets stalls, selling anything from Western brand clothing (plus at least as many fake versions) to cheap daily amenities, great hammocks, illegal DVD copies and Chinese jewellery. It remains a fairly cheap place for foreign visitors, which makes shopping for souvenirs a fun way to spend an afternoon. The '''Centrale Markt''', on the far east side of the Waterkant, is in many ways the heart of the city. A colourful range of street stalls and sellers mark the entrance of the covered market area, supposedly the largest one of its kind in the Caribbean. It's a two story market tucked away in a massive warehouse, with stalls selling anything from fresh vegetables and meat on the ground floor to T-shirts and hair extensions on the second floor. A visit to town is hardly complete without a quick visit to this bustling place and if you're not interested in any of their goods, you might be in one of the many tasty snacks for sale. Open for business daily except Sunday, from early morning until 15:00, but coming early is advised. The '''Flower Market''' around the '''Kleine Waterstraat''' is another colourful experience, and set nicely against a colonial background. The '''Maagdenstraat''' is your best bet when you're interested in Chinese jewellery. Most of the jewellers are specialised in labour-intensive handmade jewellery. You can also have your own jewels cleaned, returning the glow they used to have, or have them repaired. These services are typically cheap, but agree on a price beforehand. On the corner of Maagdenstraat and Steenbakkerijstraat, '''Ready Tex''' is a highly popular place for souvenir shopping, with a broad collection including postcards and T-shirts as well as Suriname ceramics and art works. The '''Domineestraat''' is another main shopping street, with a number of quality clothing shops, some mobile phone shops and several book stores. You might be approached by souvenir sellers at the '''Waterkant''', with a small selection of necklaces or leather works. Use your negotiation skills to settle for a reasonable price. For a more modern experience, follow Paramaribo's middle and upper class to the {{buy | name= Hermitage Mall| alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/HermitageMall | email= | address=Lalla roohkweg 229 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's the largest mall in the country with about 20 clothing stores, gift shops and a food corner. A mega theatre is under construction. }} ==Learn== Paramaribo has its own university, which offers a few courses in English. Many of the country's ambitious young people head abroad however, to study at different universities or pursue different fields of study at universities in the [[Netherlands]], in the [[United States]] or neighbouring South-American countries. * {{listing | name=Anton de Kom University of Surinam | url=http://adekus.uvs.edu/| email=ucc@uvs.edu | address=Leysweg 86, Universiteitscomplex, Building IV | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 465558 | tollfree= | fax=+597 46 22 91 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Paramaribo, Statue of Queen Wilhelmina.JPG|thumb|As Suriname gained independence, the bronze 1923 statue of Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was moved from what's now the Independence Square to this place next to Fort Zeelandia, where she now looks out over the river.]] Paramaribo's many restaurants reflect its diverse culture and strong Chinese, [[Java|Javanese]] and Hindustan influences. Small food stalls serve inexpensive traditional snacks at the markets and along the Waterkant. If you're looking for Javanese style food, consider driving out to the Blauwgrond area of town. This Javanese part of the city is known for its many small restaurants, typically unpolished places with simple plastic outdoor furniture but great food. However, for the travel weary visitor there's a Kentucky Fried Chicken around and a few places that cater to the much less spiced Dutch taste. Food is typically cheap by western standards, with full 3 course meals anywhere between SRD25 and SRD60 and simple mains around SRD20. If you follow the locals to smaller places you'll be able to eat for SRD10. Most of the small restaurants are quite casual in style. For a somewhat more formal experience, the upmarket hotels in town usually have their own restaurants, serving both traditional and international cuisine for obviously higher prices. *{{eat | name=Chi Min | url= | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price= | content=Chinese restaurant specialising in seafood. }} *{{eat | name='t Vat | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/VATSU/ | email= | address=Kleine Waterstraat 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424631 | tollfree= | hours= | price=SRD25 for their special, 3-course tourist menu | content=For some reason, this place is especially popular with travellers and the many Dutch trainees staying in town. They cater to Dutch tastes as well, with anything from traditional Suriname Pom sandwiches to burgers and French Fries with Dutch "frikandel" sausages. They also offer a range of services besides the food, including some good mid-range lodging options, car hire and a souvenir shop. }} *{{eat | name=Di Gadri | url= | email= | address=Zeelandiaweg 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Between Fort Zeelandia and the National Assembly | phone=+597 420688 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-22:00 Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 | price=Dishes around SRD20 | content=Good Creole meals, soups and snacks. At 08:00, fresh bread rolls are available. It has a nice terrace under a huge mahogany tree. Also popular with parliamentarians. }} *{{eat | name=Joosje Roti Shop | url= | email= | address=Zwartenhovenbrugstraat 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 08:30-22:00 | price= | content=East Indian restaurant in the centre of town, well known for their chicken roti.}} *{{eat | name=Dumpling #1 | url= | email= | address=Dr J.F. Nassylaan 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their king crab.}} *{{eat | name=Fatai Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fa-Tai/531362800241425 | email= | address=Maagdenstraat 64 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473917 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Asian food. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Jawa | url=http://restaurantjawa.blogspot.nl/| email=restaurantjawa@yahoo.com | address=Kasabaholoweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions=uitvlught | phone=+597 492691 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-22:00 | price=from USD5 | content=A good choice for travellers on a budget, with tasty Javanese food. }} *{{eat | name=Liang Lang | url= | email= | address=corner Dr J.F. Nassylaan and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their 'tjoeng' }} *{{eat | name=Mirosso Indonesisch Restaurant | url= | email= | address=J. Samson Greenstraat 104 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 455362 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th 18:00-24:00, M F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price= | content= This is considered one of the better options in Blauwgrond and was granted the Fernand de Rooy Certificate. Service can be on the slow side, but the food is very nice. It gets crowded on weekends, so call ahead if you want to ensure a spot.}} *{{eat | name=Pannekoek & Poffertjes Cafe | url= | email= | address=van Sommelsdijckstraat 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 422914 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pancakes and ''poffertjes'' (typical Dutch small, fluffy pancakes) }} *{{eat | name=Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 426401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the first floor of the Krasnapolsky Hotel. Popeye's serves Cajun style fast food. }} *{{eat | name=Sun Do | url= | email= | address=corner of Weidestraat and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves good dim sum.}} * {{eat | name=JiJi's | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/JijisRestaurant/?rf=297383066992808 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a nice view over the river }} * {{eat | name=De Waag | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/dewaagsr/ | email=info@dewaag.sr | address=Waterkant 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a decent wine selection but no river view. }} * {{eat | name=Brotik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Between De Waag and Riverside Kitchen, huge terrace towards the river. Open only for dinner but until late. Serves local dishes; the most affordable of the upscale restaurants at the waterkant. }} * {{eat | name=Riverside Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Next door to Brotik with a huge seating area at the river. The kitchen is open only for lunch. Great local dishes for SRD20 to SRD30. Hangout for locals. }} ==Drink== On the '''Waterkant''', between the street and the river, are a number of pavilions with simple, but atmospheric, terraces. There's no service and you have to get your drinks yourself. Music is everywhere and while adults pour out a djogo in cups, children play between the tables and teens hang out near the quay wall. There's always something happening on the Waterkant. Just next to the pavilions are 3 more upscale restaurants (JiJi, De Waag and Brotik - see the "Eat" section above) with good bars, followed by a 24/7 bar that also has a nice terrace that overlooks the river. *{{drink | name=Club Touche | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/clubtouche/ | email=info@clubtouche.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Corner Dr. Sophie Redmond - A. L. Waaldijkstraat | phone=+597 401181 | tollfree= | hours=Every day | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Margaritas Poolcafé | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Margaritas-Poolcafe/244635482217804| email= | address=Kleine Dwarsstraat 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 7194500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every day | price= | content=Pool billiards, cocktails, has a terrace. }} *{{drink | name=Euphoria | alt=formerly Starzz | url=http://www.euphoria-nightclub.com/ | email=info@euphoria-nightclub.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 5-7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 8109109 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W F Sa 23:00-? | price= | content=Euphoria Nightclub is one of Parbo's coolest dance venues with a good blend of DJs playing a variety of sounds. }} *{{drink | name=Torarica | alt= | url=http://www.torarica.com | email=reservations@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily | price= | content=Torarica is for all kind of activities. Dancing and casino at night, B&B and swimming at the pool, entertainment. }} ==Sleep== [[File: Paramaribo-Waterkant.jpg|thumb|350px|Waterkant]] As Paramaribo's tourist economy develops, hotels and guesthouses are popping up while older ones get restyled. There's plenty of choice now to fit your budget, from €15 single rooms in a basic guesthouse to €100 and more for a stay in one of the upmarket resorts. If you're travelling with a family or group, apartments are a good option and often cheaper while more convenient than multiple rooms. VAT and service charges are typically included in hotel prices and almost all of them can arrange tours to other towns or the country's tight jungle backlands. Note that many hotels charge their prices in either US dollars or euros. Usually they will accept Surinamese dollars, but check in advance. ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Albergo Alberga | alt= | url=http://www.guesthousealbergoalberga.com/ | email=reservations@guesthousealbergoalberga.com | address=Lim A Po straat 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520050 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=from €20 for a double with fan; discounts for weekly or monthly stays | content=Guesthouse in an old colonial building }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Amice | url=http://www.guesthouse-amice.sr | email=guesthouse-amice@sr.net | address=Gravenberchstraat 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 434289 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€35-50 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Guesthouse }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Zus & Zo | alt= | url=http://www.zusenzosuriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€15-50 | content=Very popular guesthouse that has 12 rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Stay-Cey | url=http://www.guesthousestaycey.com/site/ | email= | address=Verlengde Hoogestraat 41 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartments }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Kekemba Resort Paramaribo | url=http://www.kekemba.info/index.php | email=kekemba@kekemba.info | address=Mangolaan 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 546904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€37 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Small scale resort with well-appointed studio apartments. Shared hotel facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, hammocks. They are a good partner to arrange tours to the interior of Suriname or day trips to the many cultural sites to visit. }} *{{sleep | name=Downtown Oasis | alt=formerly Guesthouse Flair | url=http://downtownoasis.sr/en/home | email=info@downtownoasis.sr | address=Jessurunstraat 9 | lat=5.8297 | long=-55.1548 | directions= | phone=+597 521481 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=€39-75 per day, €10 per person for extra bed | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content=Luxury guesthouse and apartments. The rooms are clean and the kitchen is new and well equipped. Free WiFi and parking. }} *{{sleep | name=Amber Apartments Paramaribo | url= | email= | address=Belemstraat 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Linur Apartments | url=http://www.linur-apartments.com | email=info@linur-apartments.com | address=Gonggrijpstraat 49 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 354086 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel La Petite Maison | url=http://www.hotellapetitemaison.com/ | email=info@hotellapetitemaison.com | address=Waterkant 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475466 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=This hotel is in an old colonial building. You are allowed to swim in the pool of the Torarica hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Tropicana Hotel & Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pashaglobal.com/Casino/Casino?CasinoID=2 | email=tropicanares@pashaglobal.com | address=Saramaccastraat 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Tran Elite Hotel | url=http://www.tranelite.com/ | email=tran@sr.net | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 143 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 458275 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Doubles without balcony from US$ 55 | checkin= | checkout= | content= Good 3-star hotel located a couple of minutes drive from the Waterkant. It has a small pool, in-house restaurant and free internet. It caters also to business travellers staying for a longer period of time, with special rates for long term apartment rent. }} *{{sleep | name=Paramuru Hotel | url=http://www.paramuru.com | email=info@paramuru.com | address=Waaldijkstraat 28 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 411019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Standard doubles from €40, penthouse €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Central location close to the Waterkant, fairly modern hotel with an in-house restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Guess Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 69 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-21 | content=Fairly close to the Waterkant. Free wifi and luggage storage (which will come in hand when embarking on multiple day tours) available. Around €40 for a double air-conditioned room. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Royal Torarica Hotel | url=http://www.royaltorarica.com/ | email=info@royaltorarica.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD145 | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Spanhoek Boutique Hotel | url=http://www.spanhoekhotel.com/ | email=info@spanhoekhotel.com | address=Domineestraat 2-4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€110 per double room | checkin=12:30 | checkout=14:30 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel & Casino Torarica | url=http://www.torarica.com/ | email=info@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD140 and up | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content=This large 4½-star hotel is as high quality as it gets in this town. Located on the river side, it offers good service and facilities like a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and one of the rare fine dining experiences in town. }} *{{sleep | name=Eco Torarica | alt= | url=https://ecotorarica.com/ | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 16 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 425522 | tollfree= | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=USD106 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Krasnapolsky Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/krasnapolsky.paramaribo/ | email=reservations@krasnapolsky.sr | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475050 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€109 | content=The hotel has rooms with view over the old town and Suriname River. }} *{{sleep | name=North Resort Hotel | url=http://www.northresort.sr | email=info@northresort.sr | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 145-147 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 457591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Residence Inn Paramaribo | url=http://www.resinn.com | email=info@resinn.com | address=Anton Dragtenweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472387 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=4-star }} ==Connect== The country code for international calls to Suriname is '''597'''. There are no trunk or area codes. Many hotels and [[Bed and Breakfast]]s offer their guests a Wi-Fi connection - mostly for free. The number of internet cafés in the city is declining due to the usage of smart phones and tablets. * {{listing | name=Main Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.surpost.com/ | email=customerservice@surpost.com | address=Kerkplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477524 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 07:15-14:00, F 07:15-13:30 | price= | content=The main office of SurPost, the country's postal company, handles anything from postcards and packages and large sea post freight. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 32 Boven PO Box 1841 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472545, +597 474690 | tollfree= | fax=+597 410563 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-paramaribo/a-embaixada | email= | address=Maratakkastraat 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 400200 | tollfree= | fax=+597 400205 | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada (Consulate) | url=https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/suriname/paramaribo.aspx?lang=eng | email= | address=Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11, VSH United Building, Entrance Nieuwe Haven | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424575, +597 424527 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425962 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://sr.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email= | address=Anton Dragtenweg 131 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 451570 | tollfree= | fax=+597 452540 | hours=Tu-F 8:30-11:30 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{Flag|Cuba}} {{Listing|name=Cuba|url=http://embacubasuriname.sr/|email=recepcion@embacubasuriname.sr|address=Herman Snostraat 27|phone=+597 434917, +597 432727|fax=+597 432626|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=https://sr.ambafrance.org/ | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475222 | tollfree= | fax=+597 471208 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Guyana}} {{listing | name=Guyana | alt= | url=https://www.minfor.gov.gy/mission/suriname-republic-of/ | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 82 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477895 | tollfree= | fax=+597 472679 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content=Please be aware of the dress code to enter the embassy: '''''no''' short pants, '''no''' rubber slippers, '''no''' vests, '''no''' tights, '''no''' armless tops''. }} * {{Flag|Haiti}} {{Listing|name=Haiti (Consulate)|url=https://web.facebook.com/Consulate.General.Haiti.Suriname/|email=cg.suriname@diplomatie.ht|address=Mr. F.H.R. Lim A Po Straat 21|phone=+597 521827, +597 521829|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | url=https://www.indembassysuriname.gov.in/ | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 239 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 498344, +597 531448, +597 531449 | tollfree= | fax=+597 491106 | hours=M-F 0800-1630 | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url=https://kemlu.go.id/paramaribo/en | email= | address=Van Brussellaan 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 431230, +597 431171 | tollfree= | fax=+597 498234 | hours= | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Gravenstraat 23-25 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474860 | tollfree= | fax=+597 412208 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | url=https://www.nederlandenu.nl/uw-land-en-nederland/suriname/over-ons/ambassade-van-suriname-paramaribo | email=prm@minbuza.nl | address=Van Roseveltkade 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477211 | tollfree= | fax=+597 477792 | hours=M-Th 7:30-15:30; F 7:30-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=South Korea (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Heerenstraat 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 484747 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=https://sr.usembassy.gov | email= | address=Kristalstraat 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 556700 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425690 | hours=M-F 07:30-16:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | url=http://suriname.embajada.gob.ve/ | email= | address=Buren St 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475401, +597 411040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:30-13:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} ==Go next== [[File:Leatherback Turtle near Galibi.jpg|thumb|The beaches near Galibi are one of the main nesting grounds for protected Leatherback sea turtles.]] As nice as Paramaribo is, it would be an absolute pity to leave Suriname without at least one or two trips to its other destinations, jungle villages, remote resorts or sandy beaches. Getting around on your own can be challenging, especially when heading into the dense Amazon rain forest. Fortunately, tour operators seem to be available at every corner in Paramaribo, ready to make any arrangement you might dream of. Look around and negotiate, as there are fine trips to be found for every budget. Whether you're looking for a helicopter trip to a protected sea turtle nesting beach, a week-long boat trip down the Maroni river or just a day trip to the ''Jodensavanna'' - Paramaribo's tour operators will make it happen. *'''Albina''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - a small town on the Maroni river. Directly across the river lies the French-Guianian town of [[Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni]]. It's a good starting point for boat trips down the Maroni river, and a transport hub for Galibi. *'''Awarradam''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - In upper Suriname, on an island in the Gran Rio River, is a beautiful and comfortable resort, built by the government. This is a great place to contact Marroon people and to experience the jungle. *'''Galibi''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - large groups of protected leatherback sea turtles visit the beaches close to this small town to lay their eggs. In fact, the Galibi Natural Reserve is one of the most important nesting areas for this species in the Western Atlantic region. *'''Nieuw Nickerie''' ([[West Coast (Suriname)|West Coast]]) - Travel by bus or rental car to the most western part of Suriname to visit '''Bigi Pan''' natural resort and see the rice culture in the Nickerie province. *'''Palumeu''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - More inland then Awarradam is Palumeu, a village of native Indians on the shore of the Tapanahoni River. Stay a few days in the government resort, visit the village and explore the direct environment. ===Organized tours=== For more advice or arrangements to head out of town, ask local tour operators. There's a wide range of companies offering all kinds of services. A small selection is listed below, but make sure to shop around and bargain for the tour you'd like. * {{listing | name=METS Travels and Tours | url=http://www.surinamevacations.com/index.php?lang=eng | email=mets@sr.net | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 2, Paramaribo | lat=5.83022 | long=-55.16027| directions= | phone=+597 477088 | tollfree= | fax=+597 422332 | hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=StiNaSu | url=http://www.stinasu.com | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 10 | lat=5.83029 | long=-55.14324 | directions= | phone=+597 471856 | tollfree= | fax=+597 421850 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Tourist Photo Shop | url=http://www.touristphotoshop.com/ | email=info@touristphotoshop.com | address=Kerkplein 8 | lat=5.82688 | long=-55.15510 | directions= | phone=+597 410461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-15:00, Sa 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Zus&Zo | alt= | url=http://twenty4suriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat=5.82846 | long=-55.15137 | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} {{geo|5.8667|-55.1667}} {{IsPartOf|Suriname}} {{guidecity}} 5ktq7jdwj8y3wygwrilovp6epeegw0d 5289137 5289135 2026-06-07T16:57:19Z ~2026-25168-20 2396992 /* Mid-range */ 5289137 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paramaribo banner.png|otbp=yes|caption=Paramaribo seen from Suriname River|unesco=yes}} '''Paramaribo''', often called ''Par'bo'', is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of [[Suriname]]. Home to about 240,000 people (2012), or over half of the country's population, this laid-back [[South America|South American]] gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. It's the country's main harbour, governmental seat and centre for business and learning. Many visitors to Suriname come by here, spending some time to take in the city's pretty '''[[UNESCO World Heritage list]]ed colonial centre'''. Paramaribo leads by example in Surinam's efforts to expand its tourist economy, with a strong focus on eco-friendly travel. To get a feel of this friendly city, take a pick from the large stacks of fruits at its bustling central market and wander around town to admire its colonial heritage. Then, head to the Waterkant (or ''water side'') to join the locals for Djogo (local beer) and salty fish while gazing at the boats on the Suriname river. ==Understand== [[File:Presidential palace, Paramaribo, Suriname.jpg|thumb|Once a symbol of Dutch colonial power, the monumental former Governor's mansion on Independence Square now serves as the Presidential Palace of Suriname]] The name Paramaribo is probably a corruption of the name of an Indian village called Parmirbo (or Parmurbo or Parmarbo). The Dutch settled a trading post in 1631 which fell into English hands when the Dutch abandoned it. The British built a fort called Fort Willoughby. In 1667 the area was conquered by a Zeeland expedition. They called the fort Zeelandia and re-named Paramaribo to New Middelburg, a name that never caught on. Paramaribo grew after the abolition of slavery in 1863 as it attracted many former slaves to the city. These days 48% of the population of Paramaribo is Christian, 14% Hindu, Muslim 9%, 4% have a different religion, 4% have no religion and 21% did not answer this question in the last census. In two-thirds of the households, Dutch is the most spoken language and in most other households it is spoken as a second language. Other commonly spoken languages are Sranantongo, Sarnami Hindustani and Javanese. About 2% use English as their first language; however English is widely spoken by many inhabitants. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Paramaribo |24.1 |29.2 |172.7 |23.2 |29.4 |146.2 |23.5 |28.7 |130.5 |24.5 |29.9 |215.8 |23.7 |30.0 |306.6 |24.4 |30.2 |295.6 |24.4 |30.7 |234.3 |24.6 |31.5 |147.7 |25.1 |32.0 |90.3 |25.1 |32.1 |86.5 |24.8 |31.2 |125.7 |24.2 |30.0 |183.7 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Paramaribo]] | description = check [http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Paramaribo-weather/Paramaribo/SR.aspx '''Paramaribo's 7 day forecast'''] }} Paramaribo has a tropical rainy climate, hot and humid. It has two rainy seasons per year. The long rainy season runs from late April to mid-August. The short rainy season runs from mid-December to mid-February. Usually it does not rain all day but there are heavy tropical showers mainly in the afternoon. The temperature is about 30°C but in the dry period from mid-August to mid-December it can rise to 35-40°C. Humidity is year-round about 80% and can exacerbate temperature extremes. It feels clammy and sticky. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | alt={{IATA|PBM}} also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport | url= | email= | address=Zanderij | lat=5.452831 | long=-55.187783 | directions={{km|45}} south of Paramaribo | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | wikidata=Q183494 | content= }} [http://www.klm.com/destinationguide/nl_en/airline-ticket/south-america/surinam/paramaribo/city.htm KLM Royal Dutch Airlines]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} has three weekly direct flights from [[Amsterdam]]. [http://www.slm.firm.sr/ Surinam Airways] (''Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij'') also has three weekly direct flights from Amsterdam. If you are coming from [[Europe]], another alternative is to fly with [http://www.airfrance.com/indexCom_en.html Air France] from [[Paris]] to [[Cayenne]] (in [[French Guiana]]) and travel from there, either by plane or overland. From [[Guyana]], daily flights to a small local airstrip. Be aware that one cannot purchase tourist cards there, they have to be purchased at the Embassy in Georgetown upfront (usually before buying the ticket. From the [[United States]], airline service is available from [[Miami]] and [[New York City|New York]] (JFK) via [http://www.carribean-airlines.com Caribbean Airlines], which stops in [[Trinidad and Tobago]] en route to Suriname. It's also possible to fly with Surinam Airways to and from [[Miami]] with a stop in [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]]. From [[Brazil]], there is a twice a week flight by Suriname Airways from [[Belém]] to Paramaribo and vice versa. The flight takes an hour and a half and only drinks are served. You can change money inside the airport terminal while you wait for your baggage. From the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, near the town of Zanderij, into Paramaribo there is a bus running. It takes about an hour. There are also taxis available. The situation outside the airport is a bit chaotic, with many taxi drivers hustling for clients. In January 2009, a one-way taxi fare to the city centre was SR$100 while the bus would cost SRD45. A transit minibus will take you to any hotel in Paramaribo for SRD40 (€10) however it can happen that the driver waits until all seats are occupied. * {{go | name=Zorg en Hoop Airport | alt={{IATA|ORG}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.811472 | long=-55.190067 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zorg en Hoop Airport | image=Zorg En Hoop Airport.jpg | wikidata=Q226715 | lastedit=2018-01-03 | content=Flights from other airfields in Surinam as well as from [[Georgetown (Guyana)]], [[Scarborough (Trinidad and Tobago)]], [[Port of Spain]] }} ===By bus=== From [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]], [[Guyana]], take minibus #63a to Molson Creek in eastern Guyana just across the river from Suriname. The trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD10. From there, you will go through customs on the Guyanese side. Then take the 11:00 daily ferry across the river to the South Drain. The actual ferry ride takes about 30 minutes. (Contact '''Canawaima ferry''', {{phone|+597 212331, +597 212332}} for more information). From there you can get a minibus into Paramaribo. Again the trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD15. From Georgetown, there are also private companies and minibuses that will cover the cost of the minibus to the river, the ferry, and the cost of the minibus on the other side. From [[Albina]] shared taxis and minibuses are plentiful, leaving when full €10-15. Buses depart from the bus station every 2 hours a few times a day SRD8.5. The journey takes around 3 hours, prices February 2017. ===By boat=== Boat taxis can take you over the Suriname River to the '''Commewijne''' district. You can find boat taxis in downtown Paramaribo at the '''platte brug''' (between '''Central Market''' and '''Waterkant''') to '''Meerzorg''' across the Suriname River, or at '''Leonsberg''', North Paramaribo, to take you to '''New Amsterdam'''. You can take your bike on these boats. ==Get around== The old colonial centre mostly lies directly behind the Waterkant and most of the main sights, including the fort, the palm garden, colonial officers' houses and the central market are easily explored on foot. ===By car=== There are several car hire services based in Paramaribo. Because of its neighbours and the historical accident of the first imported vehicles being from Britain, Suriname drives on the left with steering wheels on the right. (Alternative explanations are that the Netherlands, at the time of its colonisation of ''Surinam'', still drove on the natural left-hand side of the road or that ''Surinam'''s first colonial settlement was English. * {{do | name= CarsPlus| alt= | url=http://www.carsplusnv.com/index.php?lang=english | email=info@carsplusnv.com | address=Kwattaweg 246 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 492020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€21 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good service and cheap. }} * {{do | name= Enterprise| alt= | url=http://www.enterprizeautos.com/ | email=info@enterprizeautos.com | address=Fred Derbystraat 60 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473494 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€29 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good and fast service }} ===By bus=== {{Mapframe|5.830|-55.149|zoom=14|width=470|height=500|layer=M}} In Suriname, the buses are private. The drivers, however, follow collectively determined routes. The buses are somewhere between private taxis and public transportation and leave the bus station only when they are totally full, meaning there are not specific schedules. If you do see a bus, take note that the buses are hand painted. A central bus station can be found in the Knuffelgracht near the Waterkant. ===By bike=== Renting a bike is a good alternative to get around and also to explore the outskirts of town. Keep in mind that you have no shelter from the sun and that you can be surprised by torrential rain. Most drivers take notice of you but if there is little traffic then people often drive too fast. * {{listing | name=Fietsen in Suriname (Bike tours) | url=http://www.fietseninsuriname.com | email=info@fietseninsuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== [[File: Paramaribo, former officershousesnear Fort Zeelandia.JPG|thumb|321px|Old officer houses near fort Zeelandia]] *{{see | name=Historical city centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82560 | long=-55.15144 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Houses at Waterkant, Paramaribo.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Paramaribo's distinctive historic city centre, packed with wooden buildings from colonial times, has been inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] since July 2002. It's the planned nature and remarkable architecture that makes this place unique. The spacious, tree-lined street plan was laid out by the first Dutch governor in the 17th century. Most of the mansions originate from the first half of the 19th century however, as they had to be rebuilt after large city fires in 1821 and 1832. The designs are clearly inspired by Dutch architecture of the time, but incorporated a range of indigenous techniques and used local materials. The '''Waterkant''' and '''Mr.Lim A Postraat''' have some of the best examples. Many of the wooden houses are in dire need of restoration, however, to the point where UNESCO has urged the state to address the problem and threatened to revoke the city's status. }} *{{see | name=Fort Zeelandia | url=http://surinaamsmuseum.net/?lang=en {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=museum@cq-link.sr | address=Abraham Crijnssenweg 1 | lat=5.82515 | long=-55.14969| directions= | phone=+597 425871 | tollfree= | fax=+597 42 58 81|image=Overzicht binnenplaats Fort Zeelandia - Paramaribo - 20418690 - RCE.jpg | hours=Tu-F 09:00-14:00, Su 10:00-14:00 (closed Sa M) | price= | content=The English laid the first foundations for the current brick fort around 1650, replacing an earlier wooden structure built by the French around an even earlier Dutch trading post. In 1667, Dutch and English forces fought over the fortifications, then called fort Willoughby, and the surrounding lands. The Peace of Breda later that year put the whole of Suriname in Dutch hands, however, when the Dutch preferred to retain Surinam and its Sugar factories rather than swap them for what later became [[New York (state)|New York]] and the fort was renamed Zeelandia. It was built as a colonial stronghold for the Dutch, and later served as an army barrack and a prison. In 1982, Fort Zeelandia was the scene of the so-called ''December murders'', as fifteen prominent Surinamese men who had criticized the then military dictatorship ruling Suriname were tortured here and then shot dead. The events remain controversial today, as the circumstances are still unclear, but the former president of Suriname Desire Bouterse is the main suspect. In 1995 the restored buildings were opened to the public as a museum. The collection of the Suriname Museum covers the different cultures of Suriname, the colonial period, 20th century art, a library collection and a photo archive. There is a café and a restaurant (Baka Foto) with an outdoor terrace in the courtyard. In front of the entrance are historical officers houses. This beautiful area gives you an impression of how the city once was when trees lined the streets. A statue of Queen Wilhelmina is on the waterfront, looking over the Suriname River.}} *{{see | name=Numismatic Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mr F.H.R. Lim a Po Straat 7 | lat=5.82665 | long=-55.15296 | directions= | phone=+597 520016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price=Free | content=Highlight of this small museum is a 1679 copper ''Parrot coin''. You'll probably need to have a real interest in the history of money to fully appreciate the collection on display, but there's no admission fee and walking in for a quick glance can't hurt. The museum is part of the Bank of Suriname, and it's housed in one of the nice colonial building. It holds almost every legal currency used in Suriname since the late 17th century. }} * {{see | name=Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82628 | long=-55.15152| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Onafhankelijkheidsplein Paramaribo.jpg | hours= | price= | content=The square is the heart of Paramaribo surrounded by important buildings like the Presidential Palace, Court of Justice, the Parliament. It's used as a place for festivals like '''Carisfesta XI''' in 2013. Normally there's not much activity, but on Sundays men exercise the national hobby: letting their caged birds sing. }} *{{see | name=''Palmentuin'' (Palm Gardens) |alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82827 | long=-55.15002 | directions=Behind the presidential palace | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Overzicht van de palmentuin - Paramaribo - 20417694 - RCE.jpg | hours= | price= |lastedit=2018-06-29| content=The Palm garden, a small park filled with king palms behind the Presidential Palace, was part of the original city plans of Cornelis van Aerssen van Sommelsdijck, the first Dutch governor. He opened the garden for public in 1685, but was murdered only three years later, after which the property was closed again. Not until the early 20th century was the Palm Garden re-opened. In 2009 it was restored with funds from UNESCO. It has a small play ground now, some statues and benches to hang out on, making it a pleasant, shady place on a hot day. Except on holidays, when the place comes to life with food stalls and such, the garden is best avoided after sundown for the lighting is poor and the place attracts less friendly crowds. }} *{{see | name=Paramaribo Zoo | url= http://www.paramaribozoo.com/ | email= pakro@surinametourism.net | address= Letitia Vriesdelaan | lat=5.84790 | long=-55.15991 | directions= | phone= +597 545275 | tollfree= | fax= |image=Mammals Paramaribo zoo 2.JPG | hours=daily 09:00-18:00 | price=SRD10 | content=Establishing a zoo was an idea of Prime Minister Pengel in the 1960s. Awaiting the construction of the zoo, he started collecting animals in his own backyard, until the zoo was opened in 1972. The number of animals and (subsequently) of visitors declined over the following decades, however, leaving the zoo in poor state. Starting in 2003 it engaged in a cooperation with Dutch Diergaarde Blijdorp in [[Rotterdam]], which helped raise funds to restore the place. The zoo has regained its popularity. Its collection of animals includes mostly regional species, among which are many indigenous monkeys, jaguars, caimans, many tropical birds and a petting zoo. There's also a nice playground for kids.}} *{{see | name=St. Peter and Paul Cathedral | url= | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 22 | lat=5.82853 | long=-55.15406 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=RK Kathedrale.JPG | hours=08:00-14:00 | price= | content=This Roman Catholic cathedral is one of the biggest wooden structures on the entire American continent. Building started in 1883 and the church was consecrated two years later. The towers were not finished before 1901 though, and the characteristic yellow and grey painting of the outside was done only in 1926. The design of the church was inspired by the Redemptorist church in [[Roosendaal]] and the (then new) Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in [[Boston]], while the interior, carried out in unpainted cedar wood, was a Surinamese design. Poor restoration efforts were undertaken in the late 1970s, leaving the building in need of new repairs shortly after. Finally, termite damage and severe tilting led to the closure of the cathedral in 1989 for safety reasons. The Vatican provided some funds for initial repairs in the mid 1990s and after fundraising efforts and a large EU grant, thorough restorations were carried out between 2007 and 2010. The cathedral was re-opened for the public in that year. Only the large organ, of which most of the pipes had been stolen, is still a work in progress. }} * {{see | name=The Central Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waterkant | lat=5.82336 | long=-55.15890 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Butcher Paramaribo market.jpg | hours=05:00-17:00 | price= | content=A large market with over 3,000 stalls inside a hall at the Waterkant. It's a colourful, buzzing place with smells and sounds to perceive deficit. They offer fresh fish (delivered directly by fishermen), vegetables, fruit and meat. On the first floor are non-perishables sold as clothes, shoes, kitchen utensils and more. Many market vendors, especially the Maroon people, strongly object to having their pictures taken. }} [[File:Paramaribo synogogue.jpg|thumb|Neve Shalom Synagogue at 82-84 Keizerstraat]] *The Jewish community in Paramaribo is reputed to be the oldest continuing Jewish community in the Americas and the current wooden [http://www.bh.org.il/database-article.aspx?77405 '''Neve Shalom'''] (Hebrew: בית הכנסת נווה שלום‎; literally "Oasis of Peace" or "Valley of Peace") synagogue dates from 1835 and replaced the building constructed in 1719 by Ashkenazi Jews. The original Jewish settlers were descendants of Jews fleeing persecution by the Spanish Inquisition in Holland, Portugal and Italy and came here via Brazil. Just one of the unique features of this Synagogue is its floor of sand rather than boards or tiles. This floor is supposed to be both a reminder of the 40 years in the desert that the Hebrews were forced to endure after their exodus from Egypt, and the times that <abbr title="Jews forced to convert to Christianity by the Inquisition, but who secretly continued to practice Judaism">''marrano''s</Abbr> had to muffle their prayers and footsteps with sand so as not to be discovered by the Inquisition and put to death. There are several beautiful ''Torah''s that are hundreds of years old and the carved woodwork exhibits fine craftsmanship. ==Do== *Stroll through the historic centre with its old wooden houses. [[File:MoscheeSynagoge.jpg|thumb|Neveh Shalom Synagogue next to the Keizerstraat Mosque]] *Walk to the '''Keizerstraat''' where a mosque and a synagogue are built adjacent to each other. Not far from this place are also a Catholic church and a Hindu temple. {{infobox|''Goslar''|Just in the middle of Suriname River you'll see a rusty little island. No, this is not an island but a ship wreck. At the beginning of the second world war the ''Goslar'', a German steamship, was sunk by its own crew in an attempt to block the harbour. They succeeded in sinking the ship but they failed in blocking the harbour which was important for transporting alum sand for the production of bauxite. For decades a controversy has been going on about whether it has to be preserved as a tourist attraction or should be removed.|}} *Visit '''Waterkant''', share a djogo (1 litre) Parbo, the national beer, and enjoy the sunset. *Visit the flea market on Sunday and the daily lively Central Market. *Visit the flower expo at the '''Letitia Vriesdelaan''' which is scheduled every other Sunday. They sell different type of orchids, cacti, and other plants. *In the north of Paramaribo is the '''Blauwgrond''' quarter. On this former plantation live Javanese people. Sit down at a warung (Javanese for small restaurant or shop) and try one of the lovely dishes. *Bike or take a taxi to '''Weg naar Zee''' (''Road to the Sea'') which is a Hindustani open air cremation site north of the Kwattaweg. You're permitted to attend a ceremony. Nearby is a pilgrimage sanctuary. *{{do | name=Thalia theater | alt=Surinamese theater company | url= | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 4 | lat=5.83073 | long=-55.15974 | directions= | phone=+597 472812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Suriname theater company was founded in 1837 and is the oldest theater company of the Caribbean. The Thalia theater building was opened in 1840, but after its 2011 renovation it now seats 500.}} ===Events=== *'''Carnival''' (Feb) - Colourful carnival parades. *'''Avondvierdaagse''' (Apr) - Walking and dancing four days long in the streets of Paramaribo. The event starts at 17:00. The route varies and holds a different surprise every day. It meanders through the various neighbourhoods, each with its own characteristics. *'''Suripop''' (National Song Contest) - This festival for Surinamese songwriters is held every two (even) years. *'''Divali''' - This Hindu festival of light is a national day in Suriname since 2010 *'''Jaran Kepang''' - Jaran Kepang is a traditional Javanese dance accompanied by gamelan music. This spectacular folk-dance is very popular in Suriname. *'''Winti Pré''' - This Creole worship is a dance ritual for gods and ghosts. *'''Jaarbeurs''' (Nov) - This annual trading fair lasts a week and is held on the KKF-Beursterrein (Professor W.J. Kernkampweg) 17:00-23:00. *'''Bodo''' (End of the Javanese fasting period) - Bodo is the Javanese name of the Eid al-Fitr (Sugar Feast) festival in Suriname. *'''Owru Jari''' (New Year celebration) - Three days of festival to celebrate the old and new years with lots of fireworks. ==Buy== [[File:Paramaribo butcher.jpg|thumb|A butcher stall near the market.]] Paramaribo is packed with small shops, boutiques and markets stalls, selling anything from Western brand clothing (plus at least as many fake versions) to cheap daily amenities, great hammocks, illegal DVD copies and Chinese jewellery. It remains a fairly cheap place for foreign visitors, which makes shopping for souvenirs a fun way to spend an afternoon. The '''Centrale Markt''', on the far east side of the Waterkant, is in many ways the heart of the city. A colourful range of street stalls and sellers mark the entrance of the covered market area, supposedly the largest one of its kind in the Caribbean. It's a two story market tucked away in a massive warehouse, with stalls selling anything from fresh vegetables and meat on the ground floor to T-shirts and hair extensions on the second floor. A visit to town is hardly complete without a quick visit to this bustling place and if you're not interested in any of their goods, you might be in one of the many tasty snacks for sale. Open for business daily except Sunday, from early morning until 15:00, but coming early is advised. The '''Flower Market''' around the '''Kleine Waterstraat''' is another colourful experience, and set nicely against a colonial background. The '''Maagdenstraat''' is your best bet when you're interested in Chinese jewellery. Most of the jewellers are specialised in labour-intensive handmade jewellery. You can also have your own jewels cleaned, returning the glow they used to have, or have them repaired. These services are typically cheap, but agree on a price beforehand. On the corner of Maagdenstraat and Steenbakkerijstraat, '''Ready Tex''' is a highly popular place for souvenir shopping, with a broad collection including postcards and T-shirts as well as Suriname ceramics and art works. The '''Domineestraat''' is another main shopping street, with a number of quality clothing shops, some mobile phone shops and several book stores. You might be approached by souvenir sellers at the '''Waterkant''', with a small selection of necklaces or leather works. Use your negotiation skills to settle for a reasonable price. For a more modern experience, follow Paramaribo's middle and upper class to the {{buy | name= Hermitage Mall| alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/HermitageMall | email= | address=Lalla roohkweg 229 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's the largest mall in the country with about 20 clothing stores, gift shops and a food corner. A mega theatre is under construction. }} ==Learn== Paramaribo has its own university, which offers a few courses in English. Many of the country's ambitious young people head abroad however, to study at different universities or pursue different fields of study at universities in the [[Netherlands]], in the [[United States]] or neighbouring South-American countries. * {{listing | name=Anton de Kom University of Surinam | url=http://adekus.uvs.edu/| email=ucc@uvs.edu | address=Leysweg 86, Universiteitscomplex, Building IV | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 465558 | tollfree= | fax=+597 46 22 91 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Paramaribo, Statue of Queen Wilhelmina.JPG|thumb|As Suriname gained independence, the bronze 1923 statue of Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was moved from what's now the Independence Square to this place next to Fort Zeelandia, where she now looks out over the river.]] Paramaribo's many restaurants reflect its diverse culture and strong Chinese, [[Java|Javanese]] and Hindustan influences. Small food stalls serve inexpensive traditional snacks at the markets and along the Waterkant. If you're looking for Javanese style food, consider driving out to the Blauwgrond area of town. This Javanese part of the city is known for its many small restaurants, typically unpolished places with simple plastic outdoor furniture but great food. However, for the travel weary visitor there's a Kentucky Fried Chicken around and a few places that cater to the much less spiced Dutch taste. Food is typically cheap by western standards, with full 3 course meals anywhere between SRD25 and SRD60 and simple mains around SRD20. If you follow the locals to smaller places you'll be able to eat for SRD10. Most of the small restaurants are quite casual in style. For a somewhat more formal experience, the upmarket hotels in town usually have their own restaurants, serving both traditional and international cuisine for obviously higher prices. *{{eat | name=Chi Min | url= | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price= | content=Chinese restaurant specialising in seafood. }} *{{eat | name='t Vat | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/VATSU/ | email= | address=Kleine Waterstraat 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424631 | tollfree= | hours= | price=SRD25 for their special, 3-course tourist menu | content=For some reason, this place is especially popular with travellers and the many Dutch trainees staying in town. They cater to Dutch tastes as well, with anything from traditional Suriname Pom sandwiches to burgers and French Fries with Dutch "frikandel" sausages. They also offer a range of services besides the food, including some good mid-range lodging options, car hire and a souvenir shop. }} *{{eat | name=Di Gadri | url= | email= | address=Zeelandiaweg 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Between Fort Zeelandia and the National Assembly | phone=+597 420688 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-22:00 Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 | price=Dishes around SRD20 | content=Good Creole meals, soups and snacks. At 08:00, fresh bread rolls are available. It has a nice terrace under a huge mahogany tree. Also popular with parliamentarians. }} *{{eat | name=Joosje Roti Shop | url= | email= | address=Zwartenhovenbrugstraat 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 08:30-22:00 | price= | content=East Indian restaurant in the centre of town, well known for their chicken roti.}} *{{eat | name=Dumpling #1 | url= | email= | address=Dr J.F. Nassylaan 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their king crab.}} *{{eat | name=Fatai Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fa-Tai/531362800241425 | email= | address=Maagdenstraat 64 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473917 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Asian food. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Jawa | url=http://restaurantjawa.blogspot.nl/| email=restaurantjawa@yahoo.com | address=Kasabaholoweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions=uitvlught | phone=+597 492691 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-22:00 | price=from USD5 | content=A good choice for travellers on a budget, with tasty Javanese food. }} *{{eat | name=Liang Lang | url= | email= | address=corner Dr J.F. Nassylaan and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their 'tjoeng' }} *{{eat | name=Mirosso Indonesisch Restaurant | url= | email= | address=J. Samson Greenstraat 104 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 455362 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th 18:00-24:00, M F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price= | content= This is considered one of the better options in Blauwgrond and was granted the Fernand de Rooy Certificate. Service can be on the slow side, but the food is very nice. It gets crowded on weekends, so call ahead if you want to ensure a spot.}} *{{eat | name=Pannekoek & Poffertjes Cafe | url= | email= | address=van Sommelsdijckstraat 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 422914 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pancakes and ''poffertjes'' (typical Dutch small, fluffy pancakes) }} *{{eat | name=Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 426401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the first floor of the Krasnapolsky Hotel. Popeye's serves Cajun style fast food. }} *{{eat | name=Sun Do | url= | email= | address=corner of Weidestraat and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves good dim sum.}} * {{eat | name=JiJi's | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/JijisRestaurant/?rf=297383066992808 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a nice view over the river }} * {{eat | name=De Waag | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/dewaagsr/ | email=info@dewaag.sr | address=Waterkant 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a decent wine selection but no river view. }} * {{eat | name=Brotik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Between De Waag and Riverside Kitchen, huge terrace towards the river. Open only for dinner but until late. Serves local dishes; the most affordable of the upscale restaurants at the waterkant. }} * {{eat | name=Riverside Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Next door to Brotik with a huge seating area at the river. The kitchen is open only for lunch. Great local dishes for SRD20 to SRD30. Hangout for locals. }} ==Drink== On the '''Waterkant''', between the street and the river, are a number of pavilions with simple, but atmospheric, terraces. There's no service and you have to get your drinks yourself. Music is everywhere and while adults pour out a djogo in cups, children play between the tables and teens hang out near the quay wall. There's always something happening on the Waterkant. Just next to the pavilions are 3 more upscale restaurants (JiJi, De Waag and Brotik - see the "Eat" section above) with good bars, followed by a 24/7 bar that also has a nice terrace that overlooks the river. *{{drink | name=Club Touche | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/clubtouche/ | email=info@clubtouche.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Corner Dr. Sophie Redmond - A. L. Waaldijkstraat | phone=+597 401181 | tollfree= | hours=Every day | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Margaritas Poolcafé | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Margaritas-Poolcafe/244635482217804| email= | address=Kleine Dwarsstraat 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 7194500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every day | price= | content=Pool billiards, cocktails, has a terrace. }} *{{drink | name=Euphoria | alt=formerly Starzz | url=http://www.euphoria-nightclub.com/ | email=info@euphoria-nightclub.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 5-7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 8109109 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W F Sa 23:00-? | price= | content=Euphoria Nightclub is one of Parbo's coolest dance venues with a good blend of DJs playing a variety of sounds. }} *{{drink | name=Torarica | alt= | url=http://www.torarica.com | email=reservations@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily | price= | content=Torarica is for all kind of activities. Dancing and casino at night, B&B and swimming at the pool, entertainment. }} ==Sleep== [[File: Paramaribo-Waterkant.jpg|thumb|350px|Waterkant]] As Paramaribo's tourist economy develops, hotels and guesthouses are popping up while older ones get restyled. There's plenty of choice now to fit your budget, from €15 single rooms in a basic guesthouse to €100 and more for a stay in one of the upmarket resorts. If you're travelling with a family or group, apartments are a good option and often cheaper while more convenient than multiple rooms. VAT and service charges are typically included in hotel prices and almost all of them can arrange tours to other towns or the country's tight jungle backlands. Note that many hotels charge their prices in either US dollars or euros. Usually they will accept Surinamese dollars, but check in advance. ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Albergo Alberga | alt= | url=http://www.guesthousealbergoalberga.com/ | email=reservations@guesthousealbergoalberga.com | address=Lim A Po straat 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520050 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=from €20 for a double with fan; discounts for weekly or monthly stays | content=Guesthouse in an old colonial building }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Amice | url=http://www.guesthouse-amice.sr | email=guesthouse-amice@sr.net | address=Gravenberchstraat 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 434289 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€35-50 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Guesthouse }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Zus & Zo | alt= | url=http://www.zusenzosuriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€15-50 | content=Very popular guesthouse that has 12 rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Stay-Cey | url=http://www.guesthousestaycey.com/site/ | email= | address=Verlengde Hoogestraat 41 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartments }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Kekemba Resort Paramaribo | url=http://www.kekemba.info/index.php | email=kekemba@kekemba.info | address=Mangolaan 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 546904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€37 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Small scale resort with well-appointed studio apartments. Shared hotel facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, hammocks. They are a good partner to arrange tours to the interior of Suriname or day trips to the many cultural sites to visit. }} *{{sleep | name=Downtown Oasis | alt=formerly Guesthouse Flair | url=http://downtownoasis.sr/en/home | email=info@downtownoasis.sr | address=Jessurunstraat 9 | lat=5.8297 | long=-55.1548 | directions= | phone=+597 521481 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=€39-75 per day, €10 per person for extra bed | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content=Luxury guesthouse and apartments. The rooms are clean and the kitchen is new and well equipped. Free WiFi and parking. }} *{{sleep | name=Amber Apartments Paramaribo | url= | email= | address=Belemstraat 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Linur Apartments | url=http://www.linur-apartments.com | email=info@linur-apartments.com | address=Gonggrijpstraat 49 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 354086 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel La Petite Maison | url=http://www.hotellapetitemaison.com/ | email=info@hotellapetitemaison.com | address=Waterkant 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475466 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=This hotel is in an old colonial building. You are allowed to swim in the pool of the Torarica hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Tropicana Hotel & Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pashaglobal.com/Casino/Casino?CasinoID=2 | email=tropicanares@pashaglobal.com | address=Saramaccastraat 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Tran Elite Hotel | url=http://www.tranelite.com/ | email=tran@sr.net | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 143 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 458275 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Doubles without balcony from US$55 | checkin= | checkout= | content= Good 3-star hotel located a couple of minutes drive from the Waterkant. It has a small pool, in-house restaurant and free internet. It caters also to business travellers staying for a longer period of time, with special rates for long term apartment rent. }} *{{sleep | name=Paramuru Hotel | url=http://www.paramuru.com | email=info@paramuru.com | address=Waaldijkstraat 28 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 411019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Standard doubles from €40, penthouse €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Central location close to the Waterkant, fairly modern hotel with an in-house restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Guess Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 69 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-21 | content=Fairly close to the Waterkant. Free wifi and luggage storage (which will come in hand when embarking on multiple day tours) available. Around €40 for a double air-conditioned room. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Royal Torarica Hotel | url=http://www.royaltorarica.com/ | email=info@royaltorarica.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD145 | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Spanhoek Boutique Hotel | url=http://www.spanhoekhotel.com/ | email=info@spanhoekhotel.com | address=Domineestraat 2-4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€110 per double room | checkin=12:30 | checkout=14:30 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel & Casino Torarica | url=http://www.torarica.com/ | email=info@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD140 and up | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content=This large 4½-star hotel is as high quality as it gets in this town. Located on the river side, it offers good service and facilities like a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and one of the rare fine dining experiences in town. }} *{{sleep | name=Eco Torarica | alt= | url=https://ecotorarica.com/ | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 16 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 425522 | tollfree= | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=USD106 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Krasnapolsky Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/krasnapolsky.paramaribo/ | email=reservations@krasnapolsky.sr | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475050 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€109 | content=The hotel has rooms with view over the old town and Suriname River. }} *{{sleep | name=North Resort Hotel | url=http://www.northresort.sr | email=info@northresort.sr | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 145-147 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 457591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Residence Inn Paramaribo | url=http://www.resinn.com | email=info@resinn.com | address=Anton Dragtenweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472387 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=4-star }} ==Connect== The country code for international calls to Suriname is '''597'''. There are no trunk or area codes. Many hotels and [[Bed and Breakfast]]s offer their guests a Wi-Fi connection - mostly for free. The number of internet cafés in the city is declining due to the usage of smart phones and tablets. * {{listing | name=Main Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.surpost.com/ | email=customerservice@surpost.com | address=Kerkplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477524 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 07:15-14:00, F 07:15-13:30 | price= | content=The main office of SurPost, the country's postal company, handles anything from postcards and packages and large sea post freight. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 32 Boven PO Box 1841 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472545, +597 474690 | tollfree= | fax=+597 410563 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-paramaribo/a-embaixada | email= | address=Maratakkastraat 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 400200 | tollfree= | fax=+597 400205 | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada (Consulate) | url=https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/suriname/paramaribo.aspx?lang=eng | email= | address=Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11, VSH United Building, Entrance Nieuwe Haven | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424575, +597 424527 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425962 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://sr.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email= | address=Anton Dragtenweg 131 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 451570 | tollfree= | fax=+597 452540 | hours=Tu-F 8:30-11:30 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{Flag|Cuba}} {{Listing|name=Cuba|url=http://embacubasuriname.sr/|email=recepcion@embacubasuriname.sr|address=Herman Snostraat 27|phone=+597 434917, +597 432727|fax=+597 432626|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=https://sr.ambafrance.org/ | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475222 | tollfree= | fax=+597 471208 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Guyana}} {{listing | name=Guyana | alt= | url=https://www.minfor.gov.gy/mission/suriname-republic-of/ | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 82 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477895 | tollfree= | fax=+597 472679 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content=Please be aware of the dress code to enter the embassy: '''''no''' short pants, '''no''' rubber slippers, '''no''' vests, '''no''' tights, '''no''' armless tops''. }} * {{Flag|Haiti}} {{Listing|name=Haiti (Consulate)|url=https://web.facebook.com/Consulate.General.Haiti.Suriname/|email=cg.suriname@diplomatie.ht|address=Mr. F.H.R. Lim A Po Straat 21|phone=+597 521827, +597 521829|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | url=https://www.indembassysuriname.gov.in/ | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 239 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 498344, +597 531448, +597 531449 | tollfree= | fax=+597 491106 | hours=M-F 0800-1630 | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url=https://kemlu.go.id/paramaribo/en | email= | address=Van Brussellaan 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 431230, +597 431171 | tollfree= | fax=+597 498234 | hours= | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Gravenstraat 23-25 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474860 | tollfree= | fax=+597 412208 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | url=https://www.nederlandenu.nl/uw-land-en-nederland/suriname/over-ons/ambassade-van-suriname-paramaribo | email=prm@minbuza.nl | address=Van Roseveltkade 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477211 | tollfree= | fax=+597 477792 | hours=M-Th 7:30-15:30; F 7:30-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=South Korea (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Heerenstraat 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 484747 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=https://sr.usembassy.gov | email= | address=Kristalstraat 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 556700 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425690 | hours=M-F 07:30-16:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | url=http://suriname.embajada.gob.ve/ | email= | address=Buren St 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475401, +597 411040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:30-13:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} ==Go next== [[File:Leatherback Turtle near Galibi.jpg|thumb|The beaches near Galibi are one of the main nesting grounds for protected Leatherback sea turtles.]] As nice as Paramaribo is, it would be an absolute pity to leave Suriname without at least one or two trips to its other destinations, jungle villages, remote resorts or sandy beaches. Getting around on your own can be challenging, especially when heading into the dense Amazon rain forest. Fortunately, tour operators seem to be available at every corner in Paramaribo, ready to make any arrangement you might dream of. Look around and negotiate, as there are fine trips to be found for every budget. Whether you're looking for a helicopter trip to a protected sea turtle nesting beach, a week-long boat trip down the Maroni river or just a day trip to the ''Jodensavanna'' - Paramaribo's tour operators will make it happen. *'''Albina''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - a small town on the Maroni river. Directly across the river lies the French-Guianian town of [[Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni]]. It's a good starting point for boat trips down the Maroni river, and a transport hub for Galibi. *'''Awarradam''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - In upper Suriname, on an island in the Gran Rio River, is a beautiful and comfortable resort, built by the government. This is a great place to contact Marroon people and to experience the jungle. *'''Galibi''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - large groups of protected leatherback sea turtles visit the beaches close to this small town to lay their eggs. In fact, the Galibi Natural Reserve is one of the most important nesting areas for this species in the Western Atlantic region. *'''Nieuw Nickerie''' ([[West Coast (Suriname)|West Coast]]) - Travel by bus or rental car to the most western part of Suriname to visit '''Bigi Pan''' natural resort and see the rice culture in the Nickerie province. *'''Palumeu''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - More inland then Awarradam is Palumeu, a village of native Indians on the shore of the Tapanahoni River. Stay a few days in the government resort, visit the village and explore the direct environment. ===Organized tours=== For more advice or arrangements to head out of town, ask local tour operators. There's a wide range of companies offering all kinds of services. A small selection is listed below, but make sure to shop around and bargain for the tour you'd like. * {{listing | name=METS Travels and Tours | url=http://www.surinamevacations.com/index.php?lang=eng | email=mets@sr.net | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 2, Paramaribo | lat=5.83022 | long=-55.16027| directions= | phone=+597 477088 | tollfree= | fax=+597 422332 | hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=StiNaSu | url=http://www.stinasu.com | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 10 | lat=5.83029 | long=-55.14324 | directions= | phone=+597 471856 | tollfree= | fax=+597 421850 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Tourist Photo Shop | url=http://www.touristphotoshop.com/ | email=info@touristphotoshop.com | address=Kerkplein 8 | lat=5.82688 | long=-55.15510 | directions= | phone=+597 410461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-15:00, Sa 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Zus&Zo | alt= | url=http://twenty4suriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat=5.82846 | long=-55.15137 | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} {{geo|5.8667|-55.1667}} {{IsPartOf|Suriname}} {{guidecity}} nfhdw9hd6uvknm12y8o8fqmnsg8h9mv 5289138 5289137 2026-06-07T16:57:41Z ~2026-25168-20 2396992 5289138 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paramaribo banner.png|otbp=yes|caption=Paramaribo seen from Suriname River|unesco=yes}} '''Paramaribo''', often called ''Par'bo'', is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of [[Suriname]]. Home to about 240,000 people (2012), or over half of the country's population, this laid-back [[South America|South American]] gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. It's the country's main harbour, governmental seat and centre for business and learning. Many visitors to Suriname come by here, spending some time to take in the city's pretty '''[[UNESCO World Heritage list]]ed colonial centre'''. Paramaribo leads by example in Surinam's efforts to expand its tourist economy, with a strong focus on eco-friendly travel. To get a feel of this friendly city, take a pick from the large stacks of fruits at its bustling central market and wander around town to admire its colonial heritage. Then, head to the Waterkant (or ''water side'') to join the locals for Djogo (local beer) and salty fish while gazing at the boats on the Suriname river. ==Understand== [[File:Presidential palace, Paramaribo, Suriname.jpg|thumb|Once a symbol of Dutch colonial power, the monumental former Governor's mansion on Independence Square now serves as the Presidential Palace of Suriname]] The name Paramaribo is probably a corruption of the name of an Indian village called Parmirbo (or Parmurbo or Parmarbo). The Dutch settled a trading post in 1631 which fell into English hands when the Dutch abandoned it. The British built a fort called Fort Willoughby. In 1667 the area was conquered by a Zeeland expedition. They called the fort Zeelandia and re-named Paramaribo to New Middelburg, a name that never caught on. Paramaribo grew after the abolition of slavery in 1863 as it attracted many former slaves to the city. These days 48% of the population of Paramaribo is Christian, 14% Hindu, Muslim 9%, 4% have a different religion, 4% have no religion and 21% did not answer this question in the last census. In two-thirds of the households, Dutch is the most spoken language and in most other households it is spoken as a second language. Other commonly spoken languages are Sranantongo, Sarnami Hindustani and Javanese. About 2% use English as their first language; however English is widely spoken by many inhabitants. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Paramaribo |24.1 |29.2 |172.7 |23.2 |29.4 |146.2 |23.5 |28.7 |130.5 |24.5 |29.9 |215.8 |23.7 |30.0 |306.6 |24.4 |30.2 |295.6 |24.4 |30.7 |234.3 |24.6 |31.5 |147.7 |25.1 |32.0 |90.3 |25.1 |32.1 |86.5 |24.8 |31.2 |125.7 |24.2 |30.0 |183.7 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Paramaribo]] | description = check [http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Paramaribo-weather/Paramaribo/SR.aspx '''Paramaribo's 7 day forecast'''] }} Paramaribo has a tropical rainy climate, hot and humid. It has two rainy seasons per year. The long rainy season runs from late April to mid-August. The short rainy season runs from mid-December to mid-February. Usually it does not rain all day but there are heavy tropical showers mainly in the afternoon. The temperature is about 30°C but in the dry period from mid-August to mid-December it can rise to 35-40°C. Humidity is year-round about 80% and can exacerbate temperature extremes. It feels clammy and sticky. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | alt={{IATA|PBM}} also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport | url= | email= | address=Zanderij | lat=5.452831 | long=-55.187783 | directions={{km|45}} south of Paramaribo | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | wikidata=Q183494 | content= }} [http://www.klm.com/destinationguide/nl_en/airline-ticket/south-america/surinam/paramaribo/city.htm KLM Royal Dutch Airlines]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} has three weekly direct flights from [[Amsterdam]]. [http://www.slm.firm.sr/ Surinam Airways] (''Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij'') also has three weekly direct flights from Amsterdam. If you are coming from [[Europe]], another alternative is to fly with [http://www.airfrance.com/indexCom_en.html Air France] from [[Paris]] to [[Cayenne]] (in [[French Guiana]]) and travel from there, either by plane or overland. From [[Guyana]], daily flights to a small local airstrip. Be aware that one cannot purchase tourist cards there, they have to be purchased at the Embassy in Georgetown upfront (usually before buying the ticket. From the [[United States]], airline service is available from [[Miami]] and [[New York City|New York]] (JFK) via [http://www.carribean-airlines.com Caribbean Airlines], which stops in [[Trinidad and Tobago]] en route to Suriname. It's also possible to fly with Surinam Airways to and from [[Miami]] with a stop in [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]]. From [[Brazil]], there is a twice a week flight by Suriname Airways from [[Belém]] to Paramaribo and vice versa. The flight takes an hour and a half and only drinks are served. You can change money inside the airport terminal while you wait for your baggage. From the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, near the town of Zanderij, into Paramaribo there is a bus running. It takes about an hour. There are also taxis available. The situation outside the airport is a bit chaotic, with many taxi drivers hustling for clients. In January 2009, a one-way taxi fare to the city centre was SR$100 while the bus would cost SRD45. A transit minibus will take you to any hotel in Paramaribo for SRD40 (€10) however it can happen that the driver waits until all seats are occupied. * {{go | name=Zorg en Hoop Airport | alt={{IATA|ORG}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.811472 | long=-55.190067 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zorg en Hoop Airport | image=Zorg En Hoop Airport.jpg | wikidata=Q226715 | lastedit=2018-01-03 | content=Flights from other airfields in Surinam as well as from [[Georgetown (Guyana)]], [[Scarborough (Trinidad and Tobago)]], [[Port of Spain]] }} ===By bus=== From [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]], [[Guyana]], take minibus #63a to Molson Creek in eastern Guyana just across the river from Suriname. The trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD10. From there, you will go through customs on the Guyanese side. Then take the 11:00 daily ferry across the river to the South Drain. The actual ferry ride takes about 30 minutes. (Contact '''Canawaima ferry''', {{phone|+597 212331, +597 212332}} for more information). From there you can get a minibus into Paramaribo. Again the trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD15. From Georgetown, there are also private companies and minibuses that will cover the cost of the minibus to the river, the ferry, and the cost of the minibus on the other side. From [[Albina]] shared taxis and minibuses are plentiful, leaving when full €10-15. Buses depart from the bus station every 2 hours a few times a day SRD8.5. The journey takes around 3 hours, prices February 2017. ===By boat=== Boat taxis can take you over the Suriname River to the '''Commewijne''' district. You can find boat taxis in downtown Paramaribo at the '''platte brug''' (between '''Central Market''' and '''Waterkant''') to '''Meerzorg''' across the Suriname River, or at '''Leonsberg''', North Paramaribo, to take you to '''New Amsterdam'''. You can take your bike on these boats. ==Get around== The old colonial centre mostly lies directly behind the Waterkant and most of the main sights, including the fort, the palm garden, colonial officers' houses and the central market are easily explored on foot. ===By car=== There are several car hire services based in Paramaribo. Because of its neighbours and the historical accident of the first imported vehicles being from Britain, Suriname drives on the left with steering wheels on the right. (Alternative explanations are that the Netherlands, at the time of its colonisation of ''Surinam'', still drove on the natural left-hand side of the road or that ''Surinam'''s first colonial settlement was English. * {{do | name= CarsPlus| alt= | url=http://www.carsplusnv.com/index.php?lang=english | email=info@carsplusnv.com | address=Kwattaweg 246 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 492020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€21 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good service and cheap. }} * {{do | name= Enterprise| alt= | url=http://www.enterprizeautos.com/ | email=info@enterprizeautos.com | address=Fred Derbystraat 60 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473494 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€29 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good and fast service }} ===By bus=== {{Mapframe|5.830|-55.149|zoom=14|width=470|height=500|layer=M}} In Suriname, the buses are private. The drivers, however, follow collectively determined routes. The buses are somewhere between private taxis and public transportation and leave the bus station only when they are totally full, meaning there are not specific schedules. If you do see a bus, take note that the buses are hand painted. A central bus station can be found in the Knuffelgracht near the Waterkant. ===By bike=== Renting a bike is a good alternative to get around and also to explore the outskirts of town. Keep in mind that you have no shelter from the sun and that you can be surprised by torrential rain. Most drivers take notice of you but if there is little traffic then people often drive too fast. * {{listing | name=Fietsen in Suriname (Bike tours) | url=http://www.fietseninsuriname.com | email=info@fietseninsuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== [[File: Paramaribo, former officershousesnear Fort Zeelandia.JPG|thumb|321px|Old officer houses near fort Zeelandia]] *{{see | name=Historical city centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82560 | long=-55.15144 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Houses at Waterkant, Paramaribo.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Paramaribo's distinctive historic city centre, packed with wooden buildings from colonial times, has been inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] since July 2002. It's the planned nature and remarkable architecture that makes this place unique. The spacious, tree-lined street plan was laid out by the first Dutch governor in the 17th century. Most of the mansions originate from the first half of the 19th century however, as they had to be rebuilt after large city fires in 1821 and 1832. The designs are clearly inspired by Dutch architecture of the time, but incorporated a range of indigenous techniques and used local materials. The '''Waterkant''' and '''Mr.Lim A Postraat''' have some of the best examples. Many of the wooden houses are in dire need of restoration, however, to the point where UNESCO has urged the state to address the problem and threatened to revoke the city's status. }} *{{see | name=Fort Zeelandia | url=http://surinaamsmuseum.net/?lang=en {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=museum@cq-link.sr | address=Abraham Crijnssenweg 1 | lat=5.82515 | long=-55.14969| directions= | phone=+597 425871 | tollfree= | fax=+597 42 58 81|image=Overzicht binnenplaats Fort Zeelandia - Paramaribo - 20418690 - RCE.jpg | hours=Tu-F 09:00-14:00, Su 10:00-14:00 (closed Sa M) | price= | content=The English laid the first foundations for the current brick fort around 1650, replacing an earlier wooden structure built by the French around an even earlier Dutch trading post. In 1667, Dutch and English forces fought over the fortifications, then called fort Willoughby, and the surrounding lands. The Peace of Breda later that year put the whole of Suriname in Dutch hands, however, when the Dutch preferred to retain Surinam and its Sugar factories rather than swap them for what later became [[New York (state)|New York]] and the fort was renamed Zeelandia. It was built as a colonial stronghold for the Dutch, and later served as an army barrack and a prison. In 1982, Fort Zeelandia was the scene of the so-called ''December murders'', as fifteen prominent Surinamese men who had criticized the then military dictatorship ruling Suriname were tortured here and then shot dead. The events remain controversial today, as the circumstances are still unclear, but the former president of Suriname Desire Bouterse is the main suspect. In 1995 the restored buildings were opened to the public as a museum. The collection of the Suriname Museum covers the different cultures of Suriname, the colonial period, 20th century art, a library collection and a photo archive. There is a café and a restaurant (Baka Foto) with an outdoor terrace in the courtyard. In front of the entrance are historical officers houses. This beautiful area gives you an impression of how the city once was when trees lined the streets. A statue of Queen Wilhelmina is on the waterfront, looking over the Suriname River.}} *{{see | name=Numismatic Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mr F.H.R. Lim a Po Straat 7 | lat=5.82665 | long=-55.15296 | directions= | phone=+597 520016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price=Free | content=Highlight of this small museum is a 1679 copper ''Parrot coin''. You'll probably need to have a real interest in the history of money to fully appreciate the collection on display, but there's no admission fee and walking in for a quick glance can't hurt. The museum is part of the Bank of Suriname, and it's housed in one of the nice colonial building. It holds almost every legal currency used in Suriname since the late 17th century. }} * {{see | name=Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82628 | long=-55.15152| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Onafhankelijkheidsplein Paramaribo.jpg | hours= | price= | content=The square is the heart of Paramaribo surrounded by important buildings like the Presidential Palace, Court of Justice, the Parliament. It's used as a place for festivals like '''Carisfesta XI''' in 2013. Normally there's not much activity, but on Sundays men exercise the national hobby: letting their caged birds sing. }} *{{see | name=''Palmentuin'' (Palm Gardens) |alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82827 | long=-55.15002 | directions=Behind the presidential palace | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Overzicht van de palmentuin - Paramaribo - 20417694 - RCE.jpg | hours= | price= |lastedit=2018-06-29| content=The Palm garden, a small park filled with king palms behind the Presidential Palace, was part of the original city plans of Cornelis van Aerssen van Sommelsdijck, the first Dutch governor. He opened the garden for public in 1685, but was murdered only three years later, after which the property was closed again. Not until the early 20th century was the Palm Garden re-opened. In 2009 it was restored with funds from UNESCO. It has a small play ground now, some statues and benches to hang out on, making it a pleasant, shady place on a hot day. Except on holidays, when the place comes to life with food stalls and such, the garden is best avoided after sundown for the lighting is poor and the place attracts less friendly crowds. }} *{{see | name=Paramaribo Zoo | url= http://www.paramaribozoo.com/ | email= pakro@surinametourism.net | address= Letitia Vriesdelaan | lat=5.84790 | long=-55.15991 | directions= | phone= +597 545275 | tollfree= | fax= |image=Mammals Paramaribo zoo 2.JPG | hours=daily 09:00-18:00 | price=SRD10 | content=Establishing a zoo was an idea of Prime Minister Pengel in the 1960s. Awaiting the construction of the zoo, he started collecting animals in his own backyard, until the zoo was opened in 1972. The number of animals and (subsequently) of visitors declined over the following decades, however, leaving the zoo in poor state. Starting in 2003 it engaged in a cooperation with Dutch Diergaarde Blijdorp in [[Rotterdam]], which helped raise funds to restore the place. The zoo has regained its popularity. Its collection of animals includes mostly regional species, among which are many indigenous monkeys, jaguars, caimans, many tropical birds and a petting zoo. There's also a nice playground for kids.}} *{{see | name=St. Peter and Paul Cathedral | url= | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 22 | lat=5.82853 | long=-55.15406 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=RK Kathedrale.JPG | hours=08:00-14:00 | price= | content=This Roman Catholic cathedral is one of the biggest wooden structures on the entire American continent. Building started in 1883 and the church was consecrated two years later. The towers were not finished before 1901 though, and the characteristic yellow and grey painting of the outside was done only in 1926. The design of the church was inspired by the Redemptorist church in [[Roosendaal]] and the (then new) Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in [[Boston]], while the interior, carried out in unpainted cedar wood, was a Surinamese design. Poor restoration efforts were undertaken in the late 1970s, leaving the building in need of new repairs shortly after. Finally, termite damage and severe tilting led to the closure of the cathedral in 1989 for safety reasons. The Vatican provided some funds for initial repairs in the mid 1990s and after fundraising efforts and a large EU grant, thorough restorations were carried out between 2007 and 2010. The cathedral was re-opened for the public in that year. Only the large organ, of which most of the pipes had been stolen, is still a work in progress. }} * {{see | name=The Central Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waterkant | lat=5.82336 | long=-55.15890 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Butcher Paramaribo market.jpg | hours=05:00-17:00 | price= | content=A large market with over 3,000 stalls inside a hall at the Waterkant. It's a colourful, buzzing place with smells and sounds to perceive deficit. They offer fresh fish (delivered directly by fishermen), vegetables, fruit and meat. On the first floor are non-perishables sold as clothes, shoes, kitchen utensils and more. Many market vendors, especially the Maroon people, strongly object to having their pictures taken. }} [[File:Paramaribo synogogue.jpg|thumb|Neve Shalom Synagogue at 82-84 Keizerstraat]] *The Jewish community in Paramaribo is reputed to be the oldest continuing Jewish community in the Americas and the current wooden [http://www.bh.org.il/database-article.aspx?77405 '''Neve Shalom'''] (Hebrew: בית הכנסת נווה שלום‎; literally "Oasis of Peace" or "Valley of Peace") synagogue dates from 1835 and replaced the building constructed in 1719 by Ashkenazi Jews. The original Jewish settlers were descendants of Jews fleeing persecution by the Spanish Inquisition in Holland, Portugal and Italy and came here via Brazil. Just one of the unique features of this Synagogue is its floor of sand rather than boards or tiles. This floor is supposed to be both a reminder of the 40 years in the desert that the Hebrews were forced to endure after their exodus from Egypt, and the times that <abbr title="Jews forced to convert to Christianity by the Inquisition, but who secretly continued to practice Judaism">''marrano''s</Abbr> had to muffle their prayers and footsteps with sand so as not to be discovered by the Inquisition and put to death. There are several beautiful ''Torah''s that are hundreds of years old and the carved woodwork exhibits fine craftsmanship. ==Do== *Stroll through the historic centre with its old wooden houses. [[File:MoscheeSynagoge.jpg|thumb|Neveh Shalom Synagogue next to the Keizerstraat Mosque]] *Walk to the '''Keizerstraat''' where a mosque and a synagogue are built adjacent to each other. Not far from this place are also a Catholic church and a Hindu temple. {{infobox|''Goslar''|Just in the middle of Suriname River you'll see a rusty little island. No, this is not an island but a ship wreck. At the beginning of the second world war the ''Goslar'', a German steamship, was sunk by its own crew in an attempt to block the harbour. They succeeded in sinking the ship but they failed in blocking the harbour which was important for transporting alum sand for the production of bauxite. For decades a controversy has been going on about whether it has to be preserved as a tourist attraction or should be removed.|}} *Visit '''Waterkant''', share a djogo (1 litre) Parbo, the national beer, and enjoy the sunset. *Visit the flea market on Sunday and the daily lively Central Market. *Visit the flower expo at the '''Letitia Vriesdelaan''' which is scheduled every other Sunday. They sell different type of orchids, cacti, and other plants. *In the north of Paramaribo is the '''Blauwgrond''' quarter. On this former plantation live Javanese people. Sit down at a warung (Javanese for small restaurant or shop) and try one of the lovely dishes. *Bike or take a taxi to '''Weg naar Zee''' (''Road to the Sea'') which is a Hindustani open air cremation site north of the Kwattaweg. You're permitted to attend a ceremony. Nearby is a pilgrimage sanctuary. *{{do | name=Thalia theater | alt=Surinamese theater company | url= | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 4 | lat=5.83073 | long=-55.15974 | directions= | phone=+597 472812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Suriname theater company was founded in 1837 and is the oldest theater company of the Caribbean. The Thalia theater building was opened in 1840, but after its 2011 renovation it now seats 500.}} ===Events=== *'''Carnival''' (Feb) - Colourful carnival parades. *'''Avondvierdaagse''' (Apr) - Walking and dancing four days long in the streets of Paramaribo. The event starts at 17:00. The route varies and holds a different surprise every day. It meanders through the various neighbourhoods, each with its own characteristics. *'''Suripop''' (National Song Contest) - This festival for Surinamese songwriters is held every two (even) years. *'''Divali''' - This Hindu festival of light is a national day in Suriname since 2010 *'''Jaran Kepang''' - Jaran Kepang is a traditional Javanese dance accompanied by gamelan music. This spectacular folk-dance is very popular in Suriname. *'''Winti Pré''' - This Creole worship is a dance ritual for gods and ghosts. *'''Jaarbeurs''' (Nov) - This annual trading fair lasts a week and is held on the KKF-Beursterrein (Professor W.J. Kernkampweg) 17:00-23:00. *'''Bodo''' (End of the Javanese fasting period) - Bodo is the Javanese name of the Eid al-Fitr (Sugar Feast) festival in Suriname. *'''Owru Jari''' (New Year celebration) - Three days of festival to celebrate the old and new years with lots of fireworks. ==Buy== [[File:Paramaribo butcher.jpg|thumb|A butcher stall near the market.]] Paramaribo is packed with small shops, boutiques and markets stalls, selling anything from Western brand clothing (plus at least as many fake versions) to cheap daily amenities, great hammocks, illegal DVD copies and Chinese jewellery. It remains a fairly cheap place for foreign visitors, which makes shopping for souvenirs a fun way to spend an afternoon. The '''Centrale Markt''', on the far east side of the Waterkant, is in many ways the heart of the city. A colourful range of street stalls and sellers mark the entrance of the covered market area, supposedly the largest one of its kind in the Caribbean. It's a two story market tucked away in a massive warehouse, with stalls selling anything from fresh vegetables and meat on the ground floor to T-shirts and hair extensions on the second floor. A visit to town is hardly complete without a quick visit to this bustling place and if you're not interested in any of their goods, you might be in one of the many tasty snacks for sale. Open for business daily except Sunday, from early morning until 15:00, but coming early is advised. The '''Flower Market''' around the '''Kleine Waterstraat''' is another colourful experience, and set nicely against a colonial background. The '''Maagdenstraat''' is your best bet when you're interested in Chinese jewellery. Most of the jewellers are specialised in labour-intensive handmade jewellery. You can also have your own jewels cleaned, returning the glow they used to have, or have them repaired. These services are typically cheap, but agree on a price beforehand. On the corner of Maagdenstraat and Steenbakkerijstraat, '''Ready Tex''' is a highly popular place for souvenir shopping, with a broad collection including postcards and T-shirts as well as Suriname ceramics and art works. The '''Domineestraat''' is another main shopping street, with a number of quality clothing shops, some mobile phone shops and several book stores. You might be approached by souvenir sellers at the '''Waterkant''', with a small selection of necklaces or leather works. Use your negotiation skills to settle for a reasonable price. For a more modern experience, follow Paramaribo's middle and upper class to the {{buy | name= Hermitage Mall| alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/HermitageMall | email= | address=Lalla roohkweg 229 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's the largest mall in the country with about 20 clothing stores, gift shops and a food corner. A mega theatre is under construction. }} ==Learn== Paramaribo has its own university, which offers a few courses in English. Many of the country's ambitious young people head abroad however, to study at different universities or pursue different fields of study at universities in the [[Netherlands]], in the [[United States]] or neighbouring South-American countries. * {{listing | name=Anton de Kom University of Surinam | url=http://adekus.uvs.edu/| email=ucc@uvs.edu | address=Leysweg 86, Universiteitscomplex, Building IV | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 465558 | tollfree= | fax=+597 46 22 91 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Paramaribo, Statue of Queen Wilhelmina.JPG|thumb|As Suriname gained independence, the bronze 1923 statue of Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was moved from what's now the Independence Square to this place next to Fort Zeelandia, where she now looks out over the river.]] Paramaribo's many restaurants reflect its diverse culture and strong Chinese, [[Java|Javanese]] and Hindustan influences. Small food stalls serve inexpensive traditional snacks at the markets and along the Waterkant. If you're looking for Javanese style food, consider driving out to the Blauwgrond area of town. This Javanese part of the city is known for its many small restaurants, typically unpolished places with simple plastic outdoor furniture but great food. However, for the travel weary visitor there's a Kentucky Fried Chicken around and a few places that cater to the much less spiced Dutch taste. Food is typically cheap by western standards, with full 3 course meals anywhere between SRD25 and SRD60 and simple mains around SRD20. If you follow the locals to smaller places you'll be able to eat for SRD10. Most of the small restaurants are quite casual in style. For a somewhat more formal experience, the upmarket hotels in town usually have their own restaurants, serving both traditional and international cuisine for obviously higher prices. *{{eat | name=Chi Min | url= | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price= | content=Chinese restaurant specialising in seafood. }} *{{eat | name='t Vat | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/VATSU/ | email= | address=Kleine Waterstraat 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424631 | tollfree= | hours= | price=SRD25 for their special, 3-course tourist menu | content=For some reason, this place is especially popular with travellers and the many Dutch trainees staying in town. They cater to Dutch tastes as well, with anything from traditional Suriname Pom sandwiches to burgers and French Fries with Dutch "frikandel" sausages. They also offer a range of services besides the food, including some good mid-range lodging options, car hire and a souvenir shop. }} *{{eat | name=Di Gadri | url= | email= | address=Zeelandiaweg 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Between Fort Zeelandia and the National Assembly | phone=+597 420688 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-22:00 Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 | price=Dishes around SRD20 | content=Good Creole meals, soups and snacks. At 08:00, fresh bread rolls are available. It has a nice terrace under a huge mahogany tree. Also popular with parliamentarians. }} *{{eat | name=Joosje Roti Shop | url= | email= | address=Zwartenhovenbrugstraat 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 08:30-22:00 | price= | content=East Indian restaurant in the centre of town, well known for their chicken roti.}} *{{eat | name=Dumpling #1 | url= | email= | address=Dr J.F. Nassylaan 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their king crab.}} *{{eat | name=Fatai Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fa-Tai/531362800241425 | email= | address=Maagdenstraat 64 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473917 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Asian food. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Jawa | url=http://restaurantjawa.blogspot.nl/| email=restaurantjawa@yahoo.com | address=Kasabaholoweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions=uitvlught | phone=+597 492691 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-22:00 | price=from USD5 | content=A good choice for travellers on a budget, with tasty Javanese food. }} *{{eat | name=Liang Lang | url= | email= | address=corner Dr J.F. Nassylaan and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their 'tjoeng' }} *{{eat | name=Mirosso Indonesisch Restaurant | url= | email= | address=J. Samson Greenstraat 104 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 455362 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th 18:00-24:00, M F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price= | content= This is considered one of the better options in Blauwgrond and was granted the Fernand de Rooy Certificate. Service can be on the slow side, but the food is very nice. It gets crowded on weekends, so call ahead if you want to ensure a spot.}} *{{eat | name=Pannekoek & Poffertjes Cafe | url= | email= | address=van Sommelsdijckstraat 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 422914 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pancakes and ''poffertjes'' (typical Dutch small, fluffy pancakes) }} *{{eat | name=Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 426401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the first floor of the Krasnapolsky Hotel. Popeye's serves Cajun style fast food. }} *{{eat | name=Sun Do | url= | email= | address=corner of Weidestraat and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves good dim sum.}} * {{eat | name=JiJi's | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/JijisRestaurant/?rf=297383066992808 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a nice view over the river }} * {{eat | name=De Waag | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/dewaagsr/ | email=info@dewaag.sr | address=Waterkant 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a decent wine selection but no river view. }} * {{eat | name=Brotik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Between De Waag and Riverside Kitchen, huge terrace towards the river. Open only for dinner but until late. Serves local dishes; the most affordable of the upscale restaurants at the waterkant. }} * {{eat | name=Riverside Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Next door to Brotik with a huge seating area at the river. The kitchen is open only for lunch. Great local dishes for SRD20 to SRD30. Hangout for locals. }} ==Drink== On the '''Waterkant''', between the street and the river, are a number of pavilions with simple, but atmospheric, terraces. There's no service and you have to get your drinks yourself. Music is everywhere and while adults pour out a djogo in cups, children play between the tables and teens hang out near the quay wall. There's always something happening on the Waterkant. Just next to the pavilions are 3 more upscale restaurants (JiJi, De Waag and Brotik - see the "Eat" section above) with good bars, followed by a 24/7 bar that also has a nice terrace that overlooks the river. *{{drink | name=Club Touche | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/clubtouche/ | email=info@clubtouche.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Corner Dr. Sophie Redmond - A. L. Waaldijkstraat | phone=+597 401181 | tollfree= | hours=Every day | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Margaritas Poolcafé | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Margaritas-Poolcafe/244635482217804| email= | address=Kleine Dwarsstraat 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 7194500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every day | price= | content=Pool billiards, cocktails, has a terrace. }} *{{drink | name=Euphoria | alt=formerly Starzz | url=http://www.euphoria-nightclub.com/ | email=info@euphoria-nightclub.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 5-7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 8109109 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W F Sa 23:00-? | price= | content=Euphoria Nightclub is one of Parbo's coolest dance venues with a good blend of DJs playing a variety of sounds. }} *{{drink | name=Torarica | alt= | url=http://www.torarica.com | email=reservations@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily | price= | content=Torarica is for all kind of activities. Dancing and casino at night, B&B and swimming at the pool, entertainment. }} ==Sleep== [[File: Paramaribo-Waterkant.jpg|thumb|350px|Waterkant]] As Paramaribo's tourist economy develops, hotels and guesthouses are popping up while older ones get restyled. There's plenty of choice now to fit your budget, from €15 single rooms in a basic guesthouse to €100 and more for a stay in one of the upmarket resorts. If you're travelling with a family or group, apartments are a good option and often cheaper while more convenient than multiple rooms. VAT and service charges are typically included in hotel prices and almost all of them can arrange tours to other towns or the country's tight jungle backlands. Note that many hotels charge their prices in either US dollars or euros. Usually they will accept Surinamese dollars, but check in advance. ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Albergo Alberga | alt= | url=http://www.guesthousealbergoalberga.com/ | email=reservations@guesthousealbergoalberga.com | address=Lim A Po straat 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520050 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=from €20 for a double with fan; discounts for weekly or monthly stays | content=Guesthouse in an old colonial building }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Amice | url=http://www.guesthouse-amice.sr | email=guesthouse-amice@sr.net | address=Gravenberchstraat 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 434289 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€35-50 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Guesthouse }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Zus & Zo | alt= | url=http://www.zusenzosuriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€15-50 | content=Very popular guesthouse that has 12 rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Stay-Cey | url=http://www.guesthousestaycey.com/site/ | email= | address=Verlengde Hoogestraat 41 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartments }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Kekemba Resort Paramaribo | url=http://www.kekemba.info/index.php | email=kekemba@kekemba.info | address=Mangolaan 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 546904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€37 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Small scale resort with well-appointed studio apartments. Shared hotel facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, hammocks. They can arrange tours to the interior of Suriname or day trips to the many cultural sites to visit. }} *{{sleep | name=Downtown Oasis | alt=formerly Guesthouse Flair | url=http://downtownoasis.sr/en/home | email=info@downtownoasis.sr | address=Jessurunstraat 9 | lat=5.8297 | long=-55.1548 | directions= | phone=+597 521481 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=€39-75 per day, €10 per person for extra bed | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content=Luxury guesthouse and apartments. The rooms are clean and the kitchen is new and well equipped. Free WiFi and parking. }} *{{sleep | name=Amber Apartments Paramaribo | url= | email= | address=Belemstraat 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Linur Apartments | url=http://www.linur-apartments.com | email=info@linur-apartments.com | address=Gonggrijpstraat 49 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 354086 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel La Petite Maison | url=http://www.hotellapetitemaison.com/ | email=info@hotellapetitemaison.com | address=Waterkant 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475466 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=This hotel is in an old colonial building. You are allowed to swim in the pool of the Torarica hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Tropicana Hotel & Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pashaglobal.com/Casino/Casino?CasinoID=2 | email=tropicanares@pashaglobal.com | address=Saramaccastraat 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Tran Elite Hotel | url=http://www.tranelite.com/ | email=tran@sr.net | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 143 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 458275 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Doubles without balcony from US$55 | checkin= | checkout= | content= Good 3-star hotel located a couple of minutes drive from the Waterkant. It has a small pool, in-house restaurant and free internet. It caters also to business travellers staying for a longer period of time, with special rates for long term apartment rent. }} *{{sleep | name=Paramuru Hotel | url=http://www.paramuru.com | email=info@paramuru.com | address=Waaldijkstraat 28 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 411019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Standard doubles from €40, penthouse €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Central location close to the Waterkant, fairly modern hotel with an in-house restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Guess Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 69 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-21 | content=Fairly close to the Waterkant. Free wifi and luggage storage (which will come in hand when embarking on multiple day tours) available. Around €40 for a double air-conditioned room. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Royal Torarica Hotel | url=http://www.royaltorarica.com/ | email=info@royaltorarica.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD145 | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Spanhoek Boutique Hotel | url=http://www.spanhoekhotel.com/ | email=info@spanhoekhotel.com | address=Domineestraat 2-4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€110 per double room | checkin=12:30 | checkout=14:30 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel & Casino Torarica | url=http://www.torarica.com/ | email=info@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD140 and up | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content=This large 4½-star hotel is as high quality as it gets in this town. Located on the river side, it offers good service and facilities like a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and one of the rare fine dining experiences in town. }} *{{sleep | name=Eco Torarica | alt= | url=https://ecotorarica.com/ | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 16 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 425522 | tollfree= | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=USD106 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Krasnapolsky Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/krasnapolsky.paramaribo/ | email=reservations@krasnapolsky.sr | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475050 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€109 | content=The hotel has rooms with view over the old town and Suriname River. }} *{{sleep | name=North Resort Hotel | url=http://www.northresort.sr | email=info@northresort.sr | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 145-147 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 457591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Residence Inn Paramaribo | url=http://www.resinn.com | email=info@resinn.com | address=Anton Dragtenweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472387 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=4-star }} ==Connect== The country code for international calls to Suriname is '''597'''. There are no trunk or area codes. Many hotels and [[Bed and Breakfast]]s offer their guests a Wi-Fi connection - mostly for free. The number of internet cafés in the city is declining due to the usage of smart phones and tablets. * {{listing | name=Main Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.surpost.com/ | email=customerservice@surpost.com | address=Kerkplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477524 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 07:15-14:00, F 07:15-13:30 | price= | content=The main office of SurPost, the country's postal company, handles anything from postcards and packages and large sea post freight. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 32 Boven PO Box 1841 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472545, +597 474690 | tollfree= | fax=+597 410563 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-paramaribo/a-embaixada | email= | address=Maratakkastraat 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 400200 | tollfree= | fax=+597 400205 | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada (Consulate) | url=https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/suriname/paramaribo.aspx?lang=eng | email= | address=Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11, VSH United Building, Entrance Nieuwe Haven | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424575, +597 424527 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425962 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://sr.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email= | address=Anton Dragtenweg 131 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 451570 | tollfree= | fax=+597 452540 | hours=Tu-F 8:30-11:30 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{Flag|Cuba}} {{Listing|name=Cuba|url=http://embacubasuriname.sr/|email=recepcion@embacubasuriname.sr|address=Herman Snostraat 27|phone=+597 434917, +597 432727|fax=+597 432626|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=https://sr.ambafrance.org/ | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475222 | tollfree= | fax=+597 471208 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Guyana}} {{listing | name=Guyana | alt= | url=https://www.minfor.gov.gy/mission/suriname-republic-of/ | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 82 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477895 | tollfree= | fax=+597 472679 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content=Please be aware of the dress code to enter the embassy: '''''no''' short pants, '''no''' rubber slippers, '''no''' vests, '''no''' tights, '''no''' armless tops''. }} * {{Flag|Haiti}} {{Listing|name=Haiti (Consulate)|url=https://web.facebook.com/Consulate.General.Haiti.Suriname/|email=cg.suriname@diplomatie.ht|address=Mr. F.H.R. Lim A Po Straat 21|phone=+597 521827, +597 521829|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | url=https://www.indembassysuriname.gov.in/ | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 239 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 498344, +597 531448, +597 531449 | tollfree= | fax=+597 491106 | hours=M-F 0800-1630 | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url=https://kemlu.go.id/paramaribo/en | email= | address=Van Brussellaan 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 431230, +597 431171 | tollfree= | fax=+597 498234 | hours= | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Gravenstraat 23-25 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474860 | tollfree= | fax=+597 412208 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | url=https://www.nederlandenu.nl/uw-land-en-nederland/suriname/over-ons/ambassade-van-suriname-paramaribo | email=prm@minbuza.nl | address=Van Roseveltkade 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477211 | tollfree= | fax=+597 477792 | hours=M-Th 7:30-15:30; F 7:30-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=South Korea (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Heerenstraat 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 484747 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=https://sr.usembassy.gov | email= | address=Kristalstraat 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 556700 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425690 | hours=M-F 07:30-16:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | url=http://suriname.embajada.gob.ve/ | email= | address=Buren St 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475401, +597 411040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:30-13:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} ==Go next== [[File:Leatherback Turtle near Galibi.jpg|thumb|The beaches near Galibi are one of the main nesting grounds for protected Leatherback sea turtles.]] As nice as Paramaribo is, it would be an absolute pity to leave Suriname without at least one or two trips to its other destinations, jungle villages, remote resorts or sandy beaches. Getting around on your own can be challenging, especially when heading into the dense Amazon rain forest. Fortunately, tour operators seem to be available at every corner in Paramaribo, ready to make any arrangement you might dream of. Look around and negotiate, as there are fine trips to be found for every budget. Whether you're looking for a helicopter trip to a protected sea turtle nesting beach, a week-long boat trip down the Maroni river or just a day trip to the ''Jodensavanna'' - Paramaribo's tour operators will make it happen. *'''Albina''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - a small town on the Maroni river. Directly across the river lies the French-Guianian town of [[Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni]]. It's a good starting point for boat trips down the Maroni river, and a transport hub for Galibi. *'''Awarradam''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - In upper Suriname, on an island in the Gran Rio River, is a beautiful and comfortable resort, built by the government. This is a great place to contact Marroon people and to experience the jungle. *'''Galibi''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - large groups of protected leatherback sea turtles visit the beaches close to this small town to lay their eggs. In fact, the Galibi Natural Reserve is one of the most important nesting areas for this species in the Western Atlantic region. *'''Nieuw Nickerie''' ([[West Coast (Suriname)|West Coast]]) - Travel by bus or rental car to the most western part of Suriname to visit '''Bigi Pan''' natural resort and see the rice culture in the Nickerie province. *'''Palumeu''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - More inland then Awarradam is Palumeu, a village of native Indians on the shore of the Tapanahoni River. Stay a few days in the government resort, visit the village and explore the direct environment. ===Organized tours=== For more advice or arrangements to head out of town, ask local tour operators. There's a wide range of companies offering all kinds of services. A small selection is listed below, but make sure to shop around and bargain for the tour you'd like. * {{listing | name=METS Travels and Tours | url=http://www.surinamevacations.com/index.php?lang=eng | email=mets@sr.net | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 2, Paramaribo | lat=5.83022 | long=-55.16027| directions= | phone=+597 477088 | tollfree= | fax=+597 422332 | hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=StiNaSu | url=http://www.stinasu.com | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 10 | lat=5.83029 | long=-55.14324 | directions= | phone=+597 471856 | tollfree= | fax=+597 421850 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Tourist Photo Shop | url=http://www.touristphotoshop.com/ | email=info@touristphotoshop.com | address=Kerkplein 8 | lat=5.82688 | long=-55.15510 | directions= | phone=+597 410461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-15:00, Sa 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Zus&Zo | alt= | url=http://twenty4suriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat=5.82846 | long=-55.15137 | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} {{geo|5.8667|-55.1667}} {{IsPartOf|Suriname}} {{guidecity}} b8xogepjf1lpljxoe8m0z774ab7y0be 5289139 5289138 2026-06-07T16:58:10Z ~2026-25168-20 2396992 5289139 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paramaribo banner.png|otbp=yes|caption=Paramaribo seen from Suriname River|unesco=yes}} '''Paramaribo''', often called ''Par'bo'', is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of [[Suriname]]. Home to about 240,000 people (2012), or over half of the country's population, this laid-back [[South America|South American]] gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. It's the country's main harbour, governmental seat and centre for business and learning. Many visitors to Suriname come by here, spending some time to take in the city's pretty '''[[UNESCO World Heritage list]]ed colonial centre'''. Paramaribo leads by example in Surinam's efforts to expand its tourist economy, with a strong focus on eco-friendly travel. To get a feel of this friendly city, take a pick from the large stacks of fruits at its bustling central market and wander around town to admire its colonial heritage. Then, head to the Waterkant (or ''water side'') to join the locals for Djogo (local beer) and salty fish while gazing at the boats on the Suriname river. ==Understand== [[File:Presidential palace, Paramaribo, Suriname.jpg|thumb|Once a symbol of Dutch colonial power, the monumental former Governor's mansion on Independence Square now serves as the Presidential Palace of Suriname]] The name Paramaribo is probably a corruption of the name of an Indian village called Parmirbo (or Parmurbo or Parmarbo). The Dutch settled a trading post in 1631 which fell into English hands when the Dutch abandoned it. The British built a fort called Fort Willoughby. In 1667 the area was conquered by a Zeeland expedition. They called the fort Zeelandia and re-named Paramaribo to New Middelburg, a name that never caught on. Paramaribo grew after the abolition of slavery in 1863 as it attracted many former slaves to the city. These days 48% of the population of Paramaribo is Christian, 14% Hindu, Muslim 9%, 4% have a different religion, 4% have no religion and 21% did not answer this question in the last census. In two-thirds of the households, Dutch is the most spoken language and in most other households it is spoken as a second language. Other commonly spoken languages are Sranantongo, Sarnami Hindustani and Javanese. About 2% use English as their first language; however English is widely spoken by many inhabitants. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Paramaribo |24.1 |29.2 |172.7 |23.2 |29.4 |146.2 |23.5 |28.7 |130.5 |24.5 |29.9 |215.8 |23.7 |30.0 |306.6 |24.4 |30.2 |295.6 |24.4 |30.7 |234.3 |24.6 |31.5 |147.7 |25.1 |32.0 |90.3 |25.1 |32.1 |86.5 |24.8 |31.2 |125.7 |24.2 |30.0 |183.7 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Paramaribo]] | description = check [http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Paramaribo-weather/Paramaribo/SR.aspx '''Paramaribo's 7 day forecast'''] }} Paramaribo has a tropical rainy climate, hot and humid. It has two rainy seasons per year. The long rainy season runs from late April to mid-August. The short rainy season runs from mid-December to mid-February. Usually it does not rain all day but there are heavy tropical showers mainly in the afternoon. The temperature is about 30°C but in the dry period from mid-August to mid-December it can rise to 35-40°C. Humidity is year-round about 80% and can exacerbate temperature extremes. It feels clammy and sticky. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | alt={{IATA|PBM}} also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport | url= | email= | address=Zanderij | lat=5.452831 | long=-55.187783 | directions={{km|45}} south of Paramaribo | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | wikidata=Q183494 | content= }} [http://www.klm.com/destinationguide/nl_en/airline-ticket/south-america/surinam/paramaribo/city.htm KLM Royal Dutch Airlines]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} has three weekly direct flights from [[Amsterdam]]. [http://www.slm.firm.sr/ Surinam Airways] (''Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij'') also has three weekly direct flights from Amsterdam. If you are coming from [[Europe]], another alternative is to fly with [http://www.airfrance.com/indexCom_en.html Air France] from [[Paris]] to [[Cayenne]] (in [[French Guiana]]) and travel from there, either by plane or overland. From [[Guyana]], daily flights to a small local airstrip. Be aware that one cannot purchase tourist cards there, they have to be purchased at the Embassy in Georgetown upfront (usually before buying the ticket. From the [[United States]], airline service is available from [[Miami]] and [[New York City|New York]] (JFK) via [http://www.carribean-airlines.com Caribbean Airlines], which stops in [[Trinidad and Tobago]] en route to Suriname. It's also possible to fly with Surinam Airways to and from [[Miami]] with a stop in [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]]. From [[Brazil]], there is a twice a week flight by Suriname Airways from [[Belém]] to Paramaribo and vice versa. The flight takes an hour and a half and only drinks are served. You can change money inside the airport terminal while you wait for your baggage. From the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, near the town of Zanderij, into Paramaribo there is a bus running. It takes about an hour. There are also taxis available. The situation outside the airport is a bit chaotic, with many taxi drivers hustling for clients. In January 2009, a one-way taxi fare to the city centre was SR$100 while the bus would cost SRD45. A transit minibus will take you to any hotel in Paramaribo for SRD40 (€10) however it can happen that the driver waits until all seats are occupied. * {{go | name=Zorg en Hoop Airport | alt={{IATA|ORG}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.811472 | long=-55.190067 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zorg en Hoop Airport | image=Zorg En Hoop Airport.jpg | wikidata=Q226715 | lastedit=2018-01-03 | content=Flights from other airfields in Surinam as well as from [[Georgetown (Guyana)]], [[Scarborough (Trinidad and Tobago)]], [[Port of Spain]] }} ===By bus=== From [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]], [[Guyana]], take minibus #63a to Molson Creek in eastern Guyana just across the river from Suriname. The trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD10. From there, you will go through customs on the Guyanese side. Then take the 11:00 daily ferry across the river to the South Drain. The actual ferry ride takes about 30 minutes. (Contact '''Canawaima ferry''', {{phone|+597 212331, +597 212332}} for more information). From there you can get a minibus into Paramaribo. Again the trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD15. From Georgetown, there are also private companies and minibuses that will cover the cost of the minibus to the river, the ferry, and the cost of the minibus on the other side. From [[Albina]] shared taxis and minibuses are plentiful, leaving when full €10-15. Buses depart from the bus station every 2 hours a few times a day SRD8.5. The journey takes around 3 hours, prices February 2017. ===By boat=== Boat taxis can take you over the Suriname River to the '''Commewijne''' district. You can find boat taxis in downtown Paramaribo at the '''platte brug''' (between '''Central Market''' and '''Waterkant''') to '''Meerzorg''' across the Suriname River, or at '''Leonsberg''', North Paramaribo, to take you to '''New Amsterdam'''. You can take your bike on these boats. ==Get around== The old colonial centre mostly lies directly behind the Waterkant and most of the main sights, including the fort, the palm garden, colonial officers' houses and the central market are easily explored on foot. ===By car=== There are several car hire services based in Paramaribo. Because of its neighbours and the historical accident of the first imported vehicles being from Britain, Suriname drives on the left with steering wheels on the right. (Alternative explanations are that the Netherlands, at the time of its colonisation of ''Surinam'', still drove on the natural left-hand side of the road or that ''Surinam'''s first colonial settlement was English. * {{do | name= CarsPlus| alt= | url=http://www.carsplusnv.com/index.php?lang=english | email=info@carsplusnv.com | address=Kwattaweg 246 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 492020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€21 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good service and cheap. }} * {{do | name= Enterprise| alt= | url=http://www.enterprizeautos.com/ | email=info@enterprizeautos.com | address=Fred Derbystraat 60 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473494 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€29 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good and fast service }} ===By bus=== {{Mapframe|5.830|-55.149|zoom=14|width=470|height=500|layer=M}} In Suriname, the buses are private. The drivers, however, follow collectively determined routes. The buses are somewhere between private taxis and public transportation and leave the bus station only when they are totally full, meaning there are not specific schedules. If you do see a bus, take note that the buses are hand painted. A central bus station can be found in the Knuffelgracht near the Waterkant. ===By bike=== Renting a bike is a good alternative to get around and also to explore the outskirts of town. Keep in mind that you have no shelter from the sun and that you can be surprised by torrential rain. Most drivers take notice of you but if there is little traffic then people often drive too fast. * {{listing | name=Fietsen in Suriname (Bike tours) | url=http://www.fietseninsuriname.com | email=info@fietseninsuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== [[File: Paramaribo, former officershousesnear Fort Zeelandia.JPG|thumb|321px|Old officer houses near fort Zeelandia]] *{{see | name=Historical city centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82560 | long=-55.15144 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Houses at Waterkant, Paramaribo.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Paramaribo's distinctive historic city centre, packed with wooden buildings from colonial times, has been inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] since July 2002. It's the planned nature and remarkable architecture that makes this place unique. The spacious, tree-lined street plan was laid out by the first Dutch governor in the 17th century. Most of the mansions originate from the first half of the 19th century however, as they had to be rebuilt after large city fires in 1821 and 1832. The designs are clearly inspired by Dutch architecture of the time, but incorporated a range of indigenous techniques and used local materials. The '''Waterkant''' and '''Mr.Lim A Postraat''' have some of the best examples. Many of the wooden houses are in dire need of restoration, however, to the point where UNESCO has urged the state to address the problem and threatened to revoke the city's status. }} *{{see | name=Fort Zeelandia | url=http://surinaamsmuseum.net/?lang=en {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=museum@cq-link.sr | address=Abraham Crijnssenweg 1 | lat=5.82515 | long=-55.14969| directions= | phone=+597 425871 | tollfree= | fax=+597 42 58 81|image=Overzicht binnenplaats Fort Zeelandia - Paramaribo - 20418690 - RCE.jpg | hours=Tu-F 09:00-14:00, Su 10:00-14:00 (closed Sa M) | price= | content=The English laid the first foundations for the current brick fort around 1650, replacing an earlier wooden structure built by the French around an even earlier Dutch trading post. In 1667, Dutch and English forces fought over the fortifications, then called fort Willoughby, and the surrounding lands. The Peace of Breda later that year put the whole of Suriname in Dutch hands, however, when the Dutch preferred to retain Surinam and its Sugar factories rather than swap them for what later became [[New York (state)|New York]] and the fort was renamed Zeelandia. It was built as a colonial stronghold for the Dutch, and later served as an army barrack and a prison. In 1982, Fort Zeelandia was the scene of the so-called ''December murders'', as fifteen prominent Surinamese men who had criticized the then military dictatorship ruling Suriname were tortured here and then shot dead. The events remain controversial today, as the circumstances are still unclear, but the former president of Suriname Desire Bouterse is the main suspect. In 1995 the restored buildings were opened to the public as a museum. The collection of the Suriname Museum covers the different cultures of Suriname, the colonial period, 20th century art, a library collection and a photo archive. There is a café and a restaurant (Baka Foto) with an outdoor terrace in the courtyard. In front of the entrance are historical officers houses. This beautiful area gives you an impression of how the city once was when trees lined the streets. A statue of Queen Wilhelmina is on the waterfront, looking over the Suriname River.}} *{{see | name=Numismatic Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mr F.H.R. Lim a Po Straat 7 | lat=5.82665 | long=-55.15296 | directions= | phone=+597 520016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price=Free | content=Highlight of this small museum is a 1679 copper ''Parrot coin''. You'll probably need to have a real interest in the history of money to fully appreciate the collection on display, but there's no admission fee and walking in for a quick glance can't hurt. The museum is part of the Bank of Suriname, and it's housed in one of the nice colonial building. It holds almost every legal currency used in Suriname since the late 17th century. }} * {{see | name=Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82628 | long=-55.15152| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Onafhankelijkheidsplein Paramaribo.jpg | hours= | price= | content=The square is the heart of Paramaribo surrounded by important buildings like the Presidential Palace, Court of Justice, the Parliament. It's used as a place for festivals like '''Carisfesta XI''' in 2013. Normally there's not much activity, but on Sundays men exercise the national hobby: letting their caged birds sing. }} *{{see | name=''Palmentuin'' (Palm Gardens) |alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82827 | long=-55.15002 | directions=Behind the presidential palace | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Overzicht van de palmentuin - Paramaribo - 20417694 - RCE.jpg | hours= | price= |lastedit=2018-06-29| content=The Palm garden, a small park filled with king palms behind the Presidential Palace, was part of the original city plans of Cornelis van Aerssen van Sommelsdijck, the first Dutch governor. He opened the garden for public in 1685, but was murdered only three years later, after which the property was closed again. Not until the early 20th century was the Palm Garden re-opened. In 2009 it was restored with funds from UNESCO. It has a small play ground now, some statues and benches to hang out on, making it a pleasant, shady place on a hot day. Except on holidays, when the place comes to life with food stalls and such, the garden is best avoided after sundown for the lighting is poor and the place attracts less friendly crowds. }} *{{see | name=Paramaribo Zoo | url= http://www.paramaribozoo.com/ | email= pakro@surinametourism.net | address= Letitia Vriesdelaan | lat=5.84790 | long=-55.15991 | directions= | phone= +597 545275 | tollfree= | fax= |image=Mammals Paramaribo zoo 2.JPG | hours=daily 09:00-18:00 | price=SRD10 | content=Establishing a zoo was an idea of Prime Minister Pengel in the 1960s. Awaiting the construction of the zoo, he started collecting animals in his own backyard, until the zoo was opened in 1972. The number of animals and (subsequently) of visitors declined over the following decades, however, leaving the zoo in poor state. Starting in 2003 it engaged in a cooperation with Dutch Diergaarde Blijdorp in [[Rotterdam]], which helped raise funds to restore the place. The zoo has regained its popularity. Its collection of animals includes mostly regional species, among which are many indigenous monkeys, jaguars, caimans, many tropical birds and a petting zoo. There's also a nice playground for kids.}} *{{see | name=St. Peter and Paul Cathedral | url= | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 22 | lat=5.82853 | long=-55.15406 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=RK Kathedrale.JPG | hours=08:00-14:00 | price= | content=This Roman Catholic cathedral is one of the biggest wooden structures on the entire American continent. Building started in 1883 and the church was consecrated two years later. The towers were not finished before 1901 though, and the characteristic yellow and grey painting of the outside was done only in 1926. The design of the church was inspired by the Redemptorist church in [[Roosendaal]] and the (then new) Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in [[Boston]], while the interior, carried out in unpainted cedar wood, was a Surinamese design. Poor restoration efforts were undertaken in the late 1970s, leaving the building in need of new repairs shortly after. Finally, termite damage and severe tilting led to the closure of the cathedral in 1989 for safety reasons. The Vatican provided some funds for initial repairs in the mid 1990s and after fundraising efforts and a large EU grant, thorough restorations were carried out between 2007 and 2010. The cathedral was re-opened for the public in that year. Only the large organ, of which most of the pipes had been stolen, is still a work in progress. }} * {{see | name=The Central Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waterkant | lat=5.82336 | long=-55.15890 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Butcher Paramaribo market.jpg | hours=05:00-17:00 | price= | content=A large market with over 3,000 stalls inside a hall at the Waterkant. It's a colourful, buzzing place with smells and sounds to perceive deficit. They offer fresh fish (delivered directly by fishermen), vegetables, fruit and meat. On the first floor are non-perishables sold as clothes, shoes, kitchen utensils and more. Many market vendors, especially the Maroon people, strongly object to having their pictures taken. }} [[File:Paramaribo synogogue.jpg|thumb|Neve Shalom Synagogue at 82-84 Keizerstraat]] *The Jewish community in Paramaribo is reputed to be the oldest continuing Jewish community in the Americas and the current wooden [http://www.bh.org.il/database-article.aspx?77405 '''Neve Shalom'''] (Hebrew: בית הכנסת נווה שלום‎; literally "Oasis of Peace" or "Valley of Peace") synagogue dates from 1835 and replaced the building constructed in 1719 by Ashkenazi Jews. The original Jewish settlers were descendants of Jews fleeing persecution by the Spanish Inquisition in Holland, Portugal and Italy and came here via Brazil. Just one of the unique features of this Synagogue is its floor of sand rather than boards or tiles. This floor is supposed to be both a reminder of the 40 years in the desert that the Hebrews were forced to endure after their exodus from Egypt, and the times that <abbr title="Jews forced to convert to Christianity by the Inquisition, but who secretly continued to practice Judaism">''marrano''s</Abbr> had to muffle their prayers and footsteps with sand so as not to be discovered by the Inquisition and put to death. There are several beautiful ''Torah''s that are hundreds of years old and the carved woodwork exhibits fine craftsmanship. ==Do== *Stroll through the historic centre with its old wooden houses. [[File:MoscheeSynagoge.jpg|thumb|Neveh Shalom Synagogue next to the Keizerstraat Mosque]] *Walk to the '''Keizerstraat''' where a mosque and a synagogue are built adjacent to each other. Not far from this place are also a Catholic church and a Hindu temple. {{infobox|''Goslar''|Just in the middle of Suriname River you'll see a rusty little island. No, this is not an island but a ship wreck. At the beginning of the second world war the ''Goslar'', a German steamship, was sunk by its own crew in an attempt to block the harbour. They succeeded in sinking the ship but they failed in blocking the harbour which was important for transporting alum sand for the production of bauxite. For decades a controversy has been going on about whether it has to be preserved as a tourist attraction or should be removed.|}} *Visit '''Waterkant''', share a djogo (1 litre) Parbo, the national beer, and enjoy the sunset. *Visit the flea market on Sunday and the daily lively Central Market. *Visit the flower expo at the '''Letitia Vriesdelaan''' which is scheduled every other Sunday. They sell different type of orchids, cacti, and other plants. *In the north of Paramaribo is the '''Blauwgrond''' quarter. On this former plantation live Javanese people. Sit down at a warung (Javanese for small restaurant or shop) and try one of the lovely dishes. *Bike or take a taxi to '''Weg naar Zee''' (''Road to the Sea'') which is a Hindustani open air cremation site north of the Kwattaweg. You're permitted to attend a ceremony. Nearby is a pilgrimage sanctuary. *{{do | name=Thalia theater | alt=Surinamese theater company | url= | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 4 | lat=5.83073 | long=-55.15974 | directions= | phone=+597 472812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Suriname theater company was founded in 1837 and is the oldest theater company of the Caribbean. The Thalia theater building was opened in 1840, but after its 2011 renovation it now seats 500.}} ===Events=== *'''Carnival''' (Feb) - Colourful carnival parades. *'''Avondvierdaagse''' (Apr) - Walking and dancing four days long in the streets of Paramaribo. The event starts at 17:00. The route varies and holds a different surprise every day. It meanders through the various neighbourhoods, each with its own characteristics. *'''Suripop''' (National Song Contest) - This festival for Surinamese songwriters is held every two (even) years. *'''Divali''' - This Hindu festival of light is a national day in Suriname since 2010 *'''Jaran Kepang''' - Jaran Kepang is a traditional Javanese dance accompanied by gamelan music. This spectacular folk-dance is very popular in Suriname. *'''Winti Pré''' - This Creole worship is a dance ritual for gods and ghosts. *'''Jaarbeurs''' (Nov) - This annual trading fair lasts a week and is held on the KKF-Beursterrein (Professor W.J. Kernkampweg) 17:00-23:00. *'''Bodo''' (End of the Javanese fasting period) - Bodo is the Javanese name of the Eid al-Fitr (Sugar Feast) festival in Suriname. *'''Owru Jari''' (New Year celebration) - Three days of festival to celebrate the old and new years with lots of fireworks. ==Buy== [[File:Paramaribo butcher.jpg|thumb|A butcher stall near the market.]] Paramaribo is packed with small shops, boutiques and markets stalls, selling anything from Western brand clothing (plus at least as many fake versions) to cheap daily amenities, great hammocks, illegal DVD copies and Chinese jewellery. It remains a fairly cheap place for foreign visitors, which makes shopping for souvenirs a fun way to spend an afternoon. The '''Centrale Markt''', on the far east side of the Waterkant, is in many ways the heart of the city. A colourful range of street stalls and sellers mark the entrance of the covered market area, supposedly the largest one of its kind in the Caribbean. It's a two story market tucked away in a massive warehouse, with stalls selling anything from fresh vegetables and meat on the ground floor to T-shirts and hair extensions on the second floor. A visit to town is hardly complete without a quick visit to this bustling place and if you're not interested in any of their goods, you might be in one of the many tasty snacks for sale. Open for business daily except Sunday, from early morning until 15:00, but coming early is advised. The '''Flower Market''' around the '''Kleine Waterstraat''' is another colourful experience, and set nicely against a colonial background. The '''Maagdenstraat''' is your best bet when you're interested in Chinese jewellery. Most of the jewellers are specialised in labour-intensive handmade jewellery. You can also have your own jewels cleaned, returning the glow they used to have, or have them repaired. These services are typically cheap, but agree on a price beforehand. On the corner of Maagdenstraat and Steenbakkerijstraat, '''Ready Tex''' is a highly popular place for souvenir shopping, with a broad collection including postcards and T-shirts as well as Suriname ceramics and art works. The '''Domineestraat''' is another main shopping street, with a number of quality clothing shops, some mobile phone shops and several book stores. You might be approached by souvenir sellers at the '''Waterkant''', with a small selection of necklaces or leather works. Use your negotiation skills to settle for a reasonable price. For a more modern experience, follow Paramaribo's middle and upper class to the {{buy | name= Hermitage Mall| alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/HermitageMall | email= | address=Lalla roohkweg 229 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's the largest mall in the country with about 20 clothing stores, gift shops and a food corner. A mega theatre is under construction. }} ==Learn== Paramaribo has its own university, which offers a few courses in English. Many of the country's ambitious young people head abroad however, to study at different universities or pursue different fields of study at universities in the [[Netherlands]], in the [[United States]] or neighbouring South-American countries. * {{listing | name=Anton de Kom University of Surinam | url=http://adekus.uvs.edu/| email=ucc@uvs.edu | address=Leysweg 86, Universiteitscomplex, Building IV | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 465558 | tollfree= | fax=+597 46 22 91 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Paramaribo, Statue of Queen Wilhelmina.JPG|thumb|As Suriname gained independence, the bronze 1923 statue of Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was moved from what's now the Independence Square to this place next to Fort Zeelandia, where she now looks out over the river.]] Paramaribo's many restaurants reflect its diverse culture and strong Chinese, [[Java|Javanese]] and Hindustan influences. Small food stalls serve inexpensive traditional snacks at the markets and along the Waterkant. If you're looking for Javanese style food, consider driving out to the Blauwgrond area of town. This Javanese part of the city is known for its many small restaurants, typically unpolished places with simple plastic outdoor furniture but great food. However, for the travel weary visitor there's a Kentucky Fried Chicken around and a few places that cater to the much less spiced Dutch taste. Food is typically cheap by western standards, with full 3 course meals anywhere between SRD25 and SRD60 and simple mains around SRD20. If you follow the locals to smaller places you'll be able to eat for SRD10. Most of the small restaurants are quite casual in style. For a somewhat more formal experience, the upmarket hotels in town usually have their own restaurants, serving both traditional and international cuisine for obviously higher prices. *{{eat | name=Chi Min | url= | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price= | content=Chinese restaurant specialising in seafood. }} *{{eat | name='t Vat | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/VATSU/ | email= | address=Kleine Waterstraat 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424631 | tollfree= | hours= | price=SRD25 for their special, 3-course tourist menu | content=For some reason, this place is especially popular with travellers and the many Dutch trainees staying in town. They cater to Dutch tastes as well, with anything from traditional Suriname Pom sandwiches to burgers and French Fries with Dutch "frikandel" sausages. They also offer a range of services besides the food, including some good mid-range lodging options, car hire and a souvenir shop. }} *{{eat | name=Di Gadri | url= | email= | address=Zeelandiaweg 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Between Fort Zeelandia and the National Assembly | phone=+597 420688 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-22:00 Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 | price=Dishes around SRD20 | content=Good Creole meals, soups and snacks. At 08:00, fresh bread rolls are available. It has a nice terrace under a huge mahogany tree. Also popular with parliamentarians. }} *{{eat | name=Joosje Roti Shop | url= | email= | address=Zwartenhovenbrugstraat 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 08:30-22:00 | price= | content=East Indian restaurant in the centre of town, well known for their chicken roti.}} *{{eat | name=Dumpling #1 | url= | email= | address=Dr J.F. Nassylaan 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their king crab.}} *{{eat | name=Fatai Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fa-Tai/531362800241425 | email= | address=Maagdenstraat 64 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473917 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Asian food. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Jawa | url=http://restaurantjawa.blogspot.nl/| email=restaurantjawa@yahoo.com | address=Kasabaholoweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions=uitvlught | phone=+597 492691 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-22:00 | price=from USD5 | content=A good choice for travellers on a budget, with tasty Javanese food. }} *{{eat | name=Liang Lang | url= | email= | address=corner Dr J.F. Nassylaan and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their 'tjoeng' }} *{{eat | name=Mirosso Indonesisch Restaurant | url= | email= | address=J. Samson Greenstraat 104 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 455362 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th 18:00-24:00, M F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price= | content= This is considered one of the better options in Blauwgrond and was granted the Fernand de Rooy Certificate. Service can be on the slow side, but the food is very nice. It gets crowded on weekends, so call ahead if you want to ensure a spot.}} *{{eat | name=Pannekoek & Poffertjes Cafe | url= | email= | address=van Sommelsdijckstraat 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 422914 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pancakes and ''poffertjes'' (typical Dutch small, fluffy pancakes) }} *{{eat | name=Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 426401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the first floor of the Krasnapolsky Hotel. Popeye's serves Cajun style fast food. }} *{{eat | name=Sun Do | url= | email= | address=corner of Weidestraat and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves good dim sum.}} * {{eat | name=JiJi's | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/JijisRestaurant/?rf=297383066992808 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a nice view over the river }} * {{eat | name=De Waag | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/dewaagsr/ | email=info@dewaag.sr | address=Waterkant 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a decent wine selection but no river view. }} * {{eat | name=Brotik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Between De Waag and Riverside Kitchen, huge terrace towards the river. Open only for dinner but until late. Serves local dishes; the most affordable of the upscale restaurants at the waterkant. }} * {{eat | name=Riverside Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Next door to Brotik with a huge seating area at the river. The kitchen is open only for lunch. Great local dishes for SRD20 to SRD30. Hangout for locals. }} ==Drink== On the '''Waterkant''', between the street and the river, are a number of pavilions with simple, but atmospheric, terraces. There's no service and you have to get your drinks yourself. Music is everywhere and while adults pour out a djogo in cups, children play between the tables and teens hang out near the quay wall. There's always something happening on the Waterkant. Just next to the pavilions are 3 more upscale restaurants (JiJi, De Waag and Brotik - see the "Eat" section above) with good bars, followed by a 24/7 bar that also has a nice terrace that overlooks the river. *{{drink | name=Club Touche | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/clubtouche/ | email=info@clubtouche.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Corner Dr. Sophie Redmond - A. L. Waaldijkstraat | phone=+597 401181 | tollfree= | hours=Every day | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Margaritas Poolcafé | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Margaritas-Poolcafe/244635482217804| email= | address=Kleine Dwarsstraat 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 7194500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every day | price= | content=Pool billiards, cocktails, has a terrace. }} *{{drink | name=Euphoria | alt=formerly Starzz | url=http://www.euphoria-nightclub.com/ | email=info@euphoria-nightclub.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 5-7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 8109109 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W F Sa 23:00-? | price= | content=Euphoria Nightclub is one of Parbo's coolest dance venues with a good blend of DJs playing a variety of sounds. }} *{{drink | name=Torarica | alt= | url=http://www.torarica.com | email=reservations@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily | price= | content=Torarica is for all kind of activities. Dancing and casino at night, B&B and swimming at the pool, entertainment. }} ==Sleep== [[File: Paramaribo-Waterkant.jpg|thumb|350px|Waterkant]] As Paramaribo's tourist economy develops, hotels and guesthouses are popping up while older ones get restyled. There's plenty of choice now to fit your budget, from €15 single rooms in a basic guesthouse to €100 and more for a stay in one of the upmarket resorts. If you're travelling with a family or group, apartments are a good option and often cheaper while more convenient than multiple rooms. VAT and service charges are typically included in hotel prices and almost all of them can arrange tours to other towns or the country's tight jungle backlands. Note that many hotels charge their prices in either US dollars or euros. Usually they will accept Surinamese dollars, but check in advance. ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Albergo Alberga | alt= | url=http://www.guesthousealbergoalberga.com/ | email=reservations@guesthousealbergoalberga.com | address=Lim A Po straat 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520050 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=from €20 for a double with fan; discounts for weekly or monthly stays | content=Guesthouse in an old colonial building }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Amice | url=http://www.guesthouse-amice.sr | email=guesthouse-amice@sr.net | address=Gravenberchstraat 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 434289 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€35-50 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Guesthouse }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Zus & Zo | alt= | url=http://www.zusenzosuriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€15-50 | content=Very popular guesthouse that has 12 rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Stay-Cey | url=http://www.guesthousestaycey.com/site/ | email= | address=Verlengde Hoogestraat 41 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartments }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Kekemba Resort Paramaribo | url=http://www.kekemba.info/index.php | email=kekemba@kekemba.info | address=Mangolaan 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 546904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€37 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Small scale resort with well-appointed studio apartments. Shared hotel facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, hammocks. They can arrange tours to the interior of Suriname or day trips to the many cultural sites to visit. }} *{{sleep | name=Downtown Oasis | alt=formerly Guesthouse Flair | url=http://downtownoasis.sr/en/home | email=info@downtownoasis.sr | address=Jessurunstraat 9 | lat=5.8297 | long=-55.1548 | directions= | phone=+597 521481 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=€39-75 per day, €10 per person for extra bed | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content=Luxury guesthouse and apartments. The rooms are clean and the kitchen is new and well equipped. Free WiFi and parking. }} *{{sleep | name=Amber Apartments Paramaribo | url= | email= | address=Belemstraat 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Linur Apartments | url=http://www.linur-apartments.com | email=info@linur-apartments.com | address=Gonggrijpstraat 49 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 354086 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel La Petite Maison | url=http://www.hotellapetitemaison.com/ | email=info@hotellapetitemaison.com | address=Waterkant 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475466 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=This hotel is in an old colonial building. You are allowed to swim in the pool of the Torarica hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Tropicana Hotel & Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pashaglobal.com/Casino/Casino?CasinoID=2 | email=tropicanares@pashaglobal.com | address=Saramaccastraat 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Tran Elite Hotel | url=http://www.tranelite.com/ | email=tran@sr.net | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 143 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 458275 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Doubles without balcony from US$55 | checkin= | checkout= | content= Good 3-star hotel located a couple of minutes drive from the Waterkant. It has a small pool, in-house restaurant and free internet. It caters also to business travellers staying for a longer period of time, with special rates for long term apartment rent. }} *{{sleep | name=Paramuru Hotel | url=http://www.paramuru.com | email=info@paramuru.com | address=Waaldijkstraat 28 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 411019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Standard doubles from €40, penthouse €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Central location close to the Waterkant, fairly modern hotel with an in-house restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Guess Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 69 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-21 | content=Fairly close to the Waterkant. Free wifi and luggage storage (which will come in hand when embarking on multiple day tours) available. Around €40 for a double air-conditioned room. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Royal Torarica Hotel | url=http://www.royaltorarica.com/ | email=info@royaltorarica.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD145 | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Spanhoek Boutique Hotel | url=http://www.spanhoekhotel.com/ | email=info@spanhoekhotel.com | address=Domineestraat 2-4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€110 per double room | checkin=12:30 | checkout=14:30 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel & Casino Torarica | url=http://www.torarica.com/ | email=info@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD140 and up | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content=This large 4½-star hotel is as high quality as it gets in this town. Located on the river side, it offers good service and facilities like a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and one of the rare fine dining experiences in town. }} *{{sleep | name=Eco Torarica | alt= | url=https://ecotorarica.com/ | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 16 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 425522 | tollfree= | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=USD106 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Krasnapolsky Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/krasnapolsky.paramaribo/ | email=reservations@krasnapolsky.sr | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475050 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€109 | content=The hotel has rooms with view over the old town and Suriname River. }} *{{sleep | name=North Resort Hotel | url=http://www.northresort.sr | email=info@northresort.sr | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 145-147 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 457591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Residence Inn Paramaribo | url=http://www.resinn.com | email=info@resinn.com | address=Anton Dragtenweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472387 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=4-star }} ==Connect== The country code for international calls to Suriname is '''597'''. There are no trunk or area codes. Many hotels and [[Bed and Breakfast]]s offer their guests a Wi-Fi connection, mostly for free. The number of internet cafés in the city is declining due to the usage of smart phones and tablets. * {{listing | name=Main Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.surpost.com/ | email=customerservice@surpost.com | address=Kerkplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477524 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 07:15-14:00, F 07:15-13:30 | price= | content=The main office of SurPost, the country's postal company, handles anything from postcards and packages and large sea post freight. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 32 Boven PO Box 1841 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472545, +597 474690 | tollfree= | fax=+597 410563 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-paramaribo/a-embaixada | email= | address=Maratakkastraat 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 400200 | tollfree= | fax=+597 400205 | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada (Consulate) | url=https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/suriname/paramaribo.aspx?lang=eng | email= | address=Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11, VSH United Building, Entrance Nieuwe Haven | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424575, +597 424527 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425962 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://sr.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email= | address=Anton Dragtenweg 131 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 451570 | tollfree= | fax=+597 452540 | hours=Tu-F 8:30-11:30 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{Flag|Cuba}} {{Listing|name=Cuba|url=http://embacubasuriname.sr/|email=recepcion@embacubasuriname.sr|address=Herman Snostraat 27|phone=+597 434917, +597 432727|fax=+597 432626|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=https://sr.ambafrance.org/ | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475222 | tollfree= | fax=+597 471208 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Guyana}} {{listing | name=Guyana | alt= | url=https://www.minfor.gov.gy/mission/suriname-republic-of/ | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 82 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477895 | tollfree= | fax=+597 472679 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content=Please be aware of the dress code to enter the embassy: '''''no''' short pants, '''no''' rubber slippers, '''no''' vests, '''no''' tights, '''no''' armless tops''. }} * {{Flag|Haiti}} {{Listing|name=Haiti (Consulate)|url=https://web.facebook.com/Consulate.General.Haiti.Suriname/|email=cg.suriname@diplomatie.ht|address=Mr. F.H.R. Lim A Po Straat 21|phone=+597 521827, +597 521829|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | url=https://www.indembassysuriname.gov.in/ | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 239 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 498344, +597 531448, +597 531449 | tollfree= | fax=+597 491106 | hours=M-F 0800-1630 | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url=https://kemlu.go.id/paramaribo/en | email= | address=Van Brussellaan 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 431230, +597 431171 | tollfree= | fax=+597 498234 | hours= | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Gravenstraat 23-25 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474860 | tollfree= | fax=+597 412208 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | url=https://www.nederlandenu.nl/uw-land-en-nederland/suriname/over-ons/ambassade-van-suriname-paramaribo | email=prm@minbuza.nl | address=Van Roseveltkade 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477211 | tollfree= | fax=+597 477792 | hours=M-Th 7:30-15:30; F 7:30-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=South Korea (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Heerenstraat 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 484747 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=https://sr.usembassy.gov | email= | address=Kristalstraat 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 556700 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425690 | hours=M-F 07:30-16:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | url=http://suriname.embajada.gob.ve/ | email= | address=Buren St 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475401, +597 411040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:30-13:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} ==Go next== [[File:Leatherback Turtle near Galibi.jpg|thumb|The beaches near Galibi are one of the main nesting grounds for protected Leatherback sea turtles.]] As nice as Paramaribo is, it would be an absolute pity to leave Suriname without at least one or two trips to its other destinations, jungle villages, remote resorts or sandy beaches. Getting around on your own can be challenging, especially when heading into the dense Amazon rain forest. Fortunately, tour operators seem to be available at every corner in Paramaribo, ready to make any arrangement you might dream of. Look around and negotiate, as there are fine trips to be found for every budget. Whether you're looking for a helicopter trip to a protected sea turtle nesting beach, a week-long boat trip down the Maroni river or just a day trip to the ''Jodensavanna'' - Paramaribo's tour operators will make it happen. *'''Albina''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - a small town on the Maroni river. Directly across the river lies the French-Guianian town of [[Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni]]. It's a good starting point for boat trips down the Maroni river, and a transport hub for Galibi. *'''Awarradam''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - In upper Suriname, on an island in the Gran Rio River, is a beautiful and comfortable resort, built by the government. This is a great place to contact Marroon people and to experience the jungle. *'''Galibi''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - large groups of protected leatherback sea turtles visit the beaches close to this small town to lay their eggs. In fact, the Galibi Natural Reserve is one of the most important nesting areas for this species in the Western Atlantic region. *'''Nieuw Nickerie''' ([[West Coast (Suriname)|West Coast]]) - Travel by bus or rental car to the most western part of Suriname to visit '''Bigi Pan''' natural resort and see the rice culture in the Nickerie province. *'''Palumeu''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - More inland then Awarradam is Palumeu, a village of native Indians on the shore of the Tapanahoni River. Stay a few days in the government resort, visit the village and explore the direct environment. ===Organized tours=== For more advice or arrangements to head out of town, ask local tour operators. There's a wide range of companies offering all kinds of services. A small selection is listed below, but make sure to shop around and bargain for the tour you'd like. * {{listing | name=METS Travels and Tours | url=http://www.surinamevacations.com/index.php?lang=eng | email=mets@sr.net | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 2, Paramaribo | lat=5.83022 | long=-55.16027| directions= | phone=+597 477088 | tollfree= | fax=+597 422332 | hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=StiNaSu | url=http://www.stinasu.com | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 10 | lat=5.83029 | long=-55.14324 | directions= | phone=+597 471856 | tollfree= | fax=+597 421850 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Tourist Photo Shop | url=http://www.touristphotoshop.com/ | email=info@touristphotoshop.com | address=Kerkplein 8 | lat=5.82688 | long=-55.15510 | directions= | phone=+597 410461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-15:00, Sa 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Zus&Zo | alt= | url=http://twenty4suriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat=5.82846 | long=-55.15137 | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} {{geo|5.8667|-55.1667}} {{IsPartOf|Suriname}} {{guidecity}} ajtlhnpab6sm005uhknjzyofsybmjv2 5289141 5289139 2026-06-07T16:59:12Z ~2026-25168-20 2396992 5289141 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paramaribo banner.png|otbp=yes|caption=Paramaribo seen from Suriname River|unesco=yes}} '''Paramaribo''', often called ''Par'bo'', is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of [[Suriname]]. Home to about 240,000 people (2012), or over half of the country's population, this laid-back [[South America|South American]] gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean. It's the country's main harbour, governmental seat and centre for business and learning. Many visitors to Suriname come by here, spending some time to take in the city's pretty '''[[UNESCO World Heritage list]]ed colonial centre'''. Paramaribo leads by example in Surinam's efforts to expand its tourist economy, with a strong focus on eco-friendly travel. To get a feel of this friendly city, take a pick from the large stacks of fruits at its bustling central market and wander around town to admire its colonial heritage. Then, head to the Waterkant (or ''water side'') to join the locals for Djogo (local beer) and salty fish while gazing at the boats on the Suriname river. ==Understand== [[File:Presidential palace, Paramaribo, Suriname.jpg|thumb|Once a symbol of Dutch colonial power, the monumental former Governor's mansion on Independence Square now serves as the Presidential Palace of Suriname]] The name Paramaribo is probably a corruption of the name of an Indian village called Parmirbo (or Parmurbo or Parmarbo). The Dutch settled a trading post in 1631 which fell into English hands when the Dutch abandoned it. The British built a fort called Fort Willoughby. In 1667 the area was conquered by a Zeeland expedition. They called the fort Zeelandia and re-named Paramaribo to New Middelburg, a name that never caught on. Paramaribo grew after the abolition of slavery in 1863 as it attracted many former slaves to the city. These days 48% of the population of Paramaribo is Christian, 14% Hindu, Muslim 9%, 4% have a different religion, 4% have no religion and 21% did not answer this question in the last census. In two-thirds of the households, Dutch is the most spoken language and in most other households it is spoken as a second language. Other commonly spoken languages are Sranantongo, Sarnami Hindustani and Javanese. About 2% use English as their first language; however English is widely spoken by many inhabitants. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Paramaribo |24.1 |29.2 |172.7 |23.2 |29.4 |146.2 |23.5 |28.7 |130.5 |24.5 |29.9 |215.8 |23.7 |30.0 |306.6 |24.4 |30.2 |295.6 |24.4 |30.7 |234.3 |24.6 |31.5 |147.7 |25.1 |32.0 |90.3 |25.1 |32.1 |86.5 |24.8 |31.2 |125.7 |24.2 |30.0 |183.7 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Paramaribo]] | description = check [http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Paramaribo-weather/Paramaribo/SR.aspx '''Paramaribo's 7 day forecast'''] }} Paramaribo has a tropical rainy climate, hot and humid. It has two rainy seasons per year. The long rainy season runs from late April to mid-August. The short rainy season runs from mid-December to mid-February. Usually it does not rain all day but there are heavy tropical showers mainly in the afternoon. The temperature is about 30°C but in the dry period from mid-August to mid-December it can rise to 35-40°C. Humidity is year-round about 80% and can exacerbate temperature extremes. It feels clammy and sticky. ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | alt={{IATA|PBM}} also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport | url= | email= | address=Zanderij | lat=5.452831 | long=-55.187783 | directions={{km|45}} south of Paramaribo | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | wikidata=Q183494 | content= }} [http://www.klm.com/destinationguide/nl_en/airline-ticket/south-america/surinam/paramaribo/city.htm KLM Royal Dutch Airlines]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} has three weekly direct flights from [[Amsterdam]]. [http://www.slm.firm.sr/ Surinam Airways] (''Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij'') also has three weekly direct flights from Amsterdam. If you are coming from [[Europe]], another alternative is to fly with [http://www.airfrance.com/indexCom_en.html Air France] from [[Paris]] to [[Cayenne]] (in [[French Guiana]]) and travel from there, either by plane or overland. From [[Guyana]], daily flights to a small local airstrip. Be aware that one cannot purchase tourist cards there, they have to be purchased at the Embassy in Georgetown upfront (usually before buying the ticket. From the [[United States]], airline service is available from [[Miami]] and [[New York City|New York]] (JFK) via [http://www.carribean-airlines.com Caribbean Airlines], which stops in [[Trinidad and Tobago]] en route to Suriname. It's also possible to fly with Surinam Airways to and from [[Miami]] with a stop in [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]]. From [[Brazil]], there is a twice a week flight by Suriname Airways from [[Belém]] to Paramaribo and vice versa. The flight takes an hour and a half and only drinks are served. You can change money inside the airport terminal while you wait for your baggage. From the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, near the town of Zanderij, into Paramaribo there is a bus running. It takes about an hour. There are also taxis available. The situation outside the airport is a bit chaotic, with many taxi drivers hustling for clients. In January 2009, a one-way taxi fare to the city centre was SR$100 while the bus would cost SRD45. A transit minibus will take you to any hotel in Paramaribo for SRD40 (€10) however it can happen that the driver waits until all seats are occupied. * {{go | name=Zorg en Hoop Airport | alt={{IATA|ORG}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.811472 | long=-55.190067 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Zorg en Hoop Airport | image=Zorg En Hoop Airport.jpg | wikidata=Q226715 | lastedit=2018-01-03 | content=Flights from other airfields in Surinam as well as from [[Georgetown (Guyana)]], [[Scarborough (Trinidad and Tobago)]], [[Port of Spain]] }} ===By bus=== From [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]], [[Guyana]], take minibus #63a to Molson Creek in eastern Guyana just across the river from Suriname. The trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD10. From there, you will go through customs on the Guyanese side. Then take the 11:00 daily ferry across the river to the South Drain. The actual ferry ride takes about 30 minutes. (Contact '''Canawaima ferry''', {{phone|+597 212331, +597 212332}} for more information). From there you can get a minibus into Paramaribo. Again the trip takes at least 3 hr and costs c. USD15. From Georgetown, there are also private companies and minibuses that will cover the cost of the minibus to the river, the ferry, and the cost of the minibus on the other side. From [[Albina]] shared taxis and minibuses are plentiful, leaving when full €10-15. Buses depart from the bus station every 2 hours a few times a day SRD8.5. The journey takes around 3 hours, prices February 2017. ===By boat=== Boat taxis can take you over the Suriname River to the '''Commewijne''' district. You can find boat taxis in downtown Paramaribo at the '''platte brug''' (between '''Central Market''' and '''Waterkant''') to '''Meerzorg''' across the Suriname River, or at '''Leonsberg''', North Paramaribo, to take you to '''New Amsterdam'''. You can take your bike on these boats. ==Get around== The old colonial centre mostly lies directly behind the Waterkant and most of the main sights, including the fort, the palm garden, colonial officers' houses and the central market are easily explored on foot. ===By car=== There are several car hire services based in Paramaribo. Because of its neighbours and the historical accident of the first imported vehicles being from Britain, Suriname drives on the left with steering wheels on the right. (Alternative explanations are that the Netherlands, at the time of its colonisation of ''Surinam'', still drove on the natural left-hand side of the road or that ''Surinam'''s first colonial settlement was English. * {{do | name= CarsPlus| alt= | url=http://www.carsplusnv.com/index.php?lang=english | email=info@carsplusnv.com | address=Kwattaweg 246 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 492020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€21 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good service and cheap. }} * {{do | name= Enterprise| alt= | url=http://www.enterprizeautos.com/ | email=info@enterprizeautos.com | address=Fred Derbystraat 60 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473494 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€29 per day inclusive of full insurance | content=Good and fast service }} ===By bus=== {{Mapframe|5.830|-55.149|zoom=14|width=470|height=500|layer=M}} In Suriname, the buses are private. The drivers, however, follow collectively determined routes. The buses are somewhere between private taxis and public transportation and leave the bus station only when they are totally full, meaning there are not specific schedules. If you do see a bus, take note that the buses are hand painted. A central bus station can be found in the Knuffelgracht near the Waterkant. ===By bike=== Renting a bike is a good alternative to get around and also to explore the outskirts of town. Keep in mind that you have no shelter from the sun and that you can be surprised by torrential rain. Most drivers take notice of you but if there is little traffic then people often drive too fast. * {{listing | name=Fietsen in Suriname (Bike tours) | url=http://www.fietseninsuriname.com | email=info@fietseninsuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520781 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==See== [[File: Paramaribo, former officershousesnear Fort Zeelandia.JPG|thumb|321px|Old officer houses near fort Zeelandia]] *{{see | name=Historical city centre | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82560 | long=-55.15144 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Houses at Waterkant, Paramaribo.JPG | hours= | price= | content=Paramaribo's distinctive historic city centre, packed with wooden buildings from colonial times, has been inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] since July 2002. It's the planned nature and remarkable architecture that makes this place unique. The spacious, tree-lined street plan was laid out by the first Dutch governor in the 17th century. Most of the mansions originate from the first half of the 19th century however, as they had to be rebuilt after large city fires in 1821 and 1832. The designs are clearly inspired by Dutch architecture of the time, but incorporated a range of indigenous techniques and used local materials. The '''Waterkant''' and '''Mr.Lim A Postraat''' have some of the best examples. Many of the wooden houses are in dire need of restoration, however, to the point where UNESCO has urged the state to address the problem and threatened to revoke the city's status. }} *{{see | name=Fort Zeelandia | url=http://surinaamsmuseum.net/?lang=en {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=museum@cq-link.sr | address=Abraham Crijnssenweg 1 | lat=5.82515 | long=-55.14969| directions= | phone=+597 425871 | tollfree= | fax=+597 42 58 81|image=Overzicht binnenplaats Fort Zeelandia - Paramaribo - 20418690 - RCE.jpg | hours=Tu-F 09:00-14:00, Su 10:00-14:00 (closed Sa M) | price= | content=The English laid the first foundations for the current brick fort around 1650, replacing an earlier wooden structure built by the French around an even earlier Dutch trading post. In 1667, Dutch and English forces fought over the fortifications, then called fort Willoughby, and the surrounding lands. The Peace of Breda later that year put the whole of Suriname in Dutch hands, however, when the Dutch preferred to retain Surinam and its Sugar factories rather than swap them for what later became [[New York (state)|New York]] and the fort was renamed Zeelandia. It was built as a colonial stronghold for the Dutch, and later served as an army barrack and a prison. In 1982, Fort Zeelandia was the scene of the so-called ''December murders'', as fifteen prominent Surinamese men who had criticized the then military dictatorship ruling Suriname were tortured here and then shot dead. The events remain controversial today, as the circumstances are still unclear, but the former president of Suriname Desire Bouterse is the main suspect. In 1995 the restored buildings were opened to the public as a museum. The collection of the Suriname Museum covers the different cultures of Suriname, the colonial period, 20th century art, a library collection and a photo archive. There is a café and a restaurant (Baka Foto) with an outdoor terrace in the courtyard. In front of the entrance are historical officers houses. This beautiful area gives you an impression of how the city once was when trees lined the streets. A statue of Queen Wilhelmina is on the waterfront, looking over the Suriname River.}} *{{see | name=Numismatic Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mr F.H.R. Lim a Po Straat 7 | lat=5.82665 | long=-55.15296 | directions= | phone=+597 520016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price=Free | content=Highlight of this small museum is a 1679 copper ''Parrot coin''. You'll probably need to have a real interest in the history of money to fully appreciate the collection on display, but there's no admission fee and walking in for a quick glance can't hurt. The museum is part of the Bank of Suriname, and it's housed in one of the nice colonial building. It holds almost every legal currency used in Suriname since the late 17th century. }} * {{see | name=Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) and Presidential Palace | url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82628 | long=-55.15152| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Onafhankelijkheidsplein Paramaribo.jpg | hours= | price= | content=The square is the heart of Paramaribo surrounded by important buildings like the Presidential Palace, Court of Justice, the Parliament. It's used as a place for festivals like '''Carisfesta XI''' in 2013. Normally there's not much activity, but on Sundays men exercise the national hobby: letting their caged birds sing. }} *{{see | name=''Palmentuin'' (Palm Gardens) |alt=| url= | email= | address= | lat=5.82827 | long=-55.15002 | directions=Behind the presidential palace | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Overzicht van de palmentuin - Paramaribo - 20417694 - RCE.jpg | hours= | price= |lastedit=2018-06-29| content=The Palm garden, a small park filled with king palms behind the Presidential Palace, was part of the original city plans of Cornelis van Aerssen van Sommelsdijck, the first Dutch governor. He opened the garden for public in 1685, but was murdered only three years later, after which the property was closed again. Not until the early 20th century was the Palm Garden re-opened. In 2009 it was restored with funds from UNESCO. It has a small play ground now, some statues and benches to hang out on, making it a pleasant, shady place on a hot day. Except on holidays, when the place comes to life with food stalls and such, the garden is best avoided after sundown for the lighting is poor and the place attracts less friendly crowds. }} *{{see | name=Paramaribo Zoo | url= http://www.paramaribozoo.com/ | email= pakro@surinametourism.net | address= Letitia Vriesdelaan | lat=5.84790 | long=-55.15991 | directions= | phone= +597 545275 | tollfree= | fax= |image=Mammals Paramaribo zoo 2.JPG | hours=daily 09:00-18:00 | price=SRD10 | content=Establishing a zoo was an idea of Prime Minister Pengel in the 1960s. Awaiting the construction of the zoo, he started collecting animals in his own backyard, until the zoo was opened in 1972. The number of animals and (subsequently) of visitors declined over the following decades, however, leaving the zoo in poor state. Starting in 2003 it engaged in a cooperation with Dutch Diergaarde Blijdorp in [[Rotterdam]], which helped raise funds to restore the place. The zoo has regained its popularity. Its collection of animals includes mostly regional species, among which are many indigenous monkeys, jaguars, caimans, many tropical birds and a petting zoo. There's also a nice playground for kids.}} *{{see | name=St. Peter and Paul Cathedral | url= | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 22 | lat=5.82853 | long=-55.15406 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=RK Kathedrale.JPG | hours=08:00-14:00 | price= | content=This Roman Catholic cathedral is one of the biggest wooden structures on the entire American continent. Building started in 1883 and the church was consecrated two years later. The towers were not finished before 1901 though, and the characteristic yellow and grey painting of the outside was done only in 1926. The design of the church was inspired by the Redemptorist church in [[Roosendaal]] and the (then new) Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in [[Boston]], while the interior, carried out in unpainted cedar wood, was a Surinamese design. Poor restoration efforts were undertaken in the late 1970s, leaving the building in need of new repairs shortly after. Finally, termite damage and severe tilting led to the closure of the cathedral in 1989 for safety reasons. The Vatican provided some funds for initial repairs in the mid 1990s and after fundraising efforts and a large EU grant, thorough restorations were carried out between 2007 and 2010. The cathedral was re-opened for the public in that year. Only the large organ, of which most of the pipes had been stolen, is still a work in progress. }} * {{see | name=The Central Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Waterkant | lat=5.82336 | long=-55.15890 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | image=Butcher Paramaribo market.jpg | hours=05:00-17:00 | price= | content=A large market with over 3,000 stalls inside a hall at the Waterkant. It's a colourful, buzzing place with smells and sounds to perceive deficit. They offer fresh fish (delivered directly by fishermen), vegetables, fruit and meat. On the first floor are non-perishables sold as clothes, shoes, kitchen utensils and more. Many market vendors, especially the Maroon people, strongly object to having their pictures taken. }} [[File:Paramaribo synogogue.jpg|thumb|Neve Shalom Synagogue at 82-84 Keizerstraat]] *The Jewish community in Paramaribo is reputed to be the oldest continuing Jewish community in the Americas and the current wooden [http://www.bh.org.il/database-article.aspx?77405 '''Neve Shalom'''] (Hebrew: בית הכנסת נווה שלום‎; literally "Oasis of Peace" or "Valley of Peace") synagogue dates from 1835 and replaced the building constructed in 1719 by Ashkenazi Jews. The original Jewish settlers were descendants of Jews fleeing persecution by the Spanish Inquisition in Holland, Portugal and Italy and came here via Brazil. Just one of the unique features of this Synagogue is its floor of sand rather than boards or tiles. This floor is supposed to be both a reminder of the 40 years in the desert that the Hebrews were forced to endure after their exodus from Egypt, and the times that <abbr title="Jews forced to convert to Christianity by the Inquisition, but who secretly continued to practice Judaism">''marrano''s</Abbr> had to muffle their prayers and footsteps with sand so as not to be discovered by the Inquisition and put to death. There are several beautiful ''Torah''s that are hundreds of years old and the carved woodwork exhibits fine craftsmanship. ==Do== *Stroll through the historic centre with its old wooden houses. [[File:MoscheeSynagoge.jpg|thumb|Neveh Shalom Synagogue next to the Keizerstraat Mosque]] *Walk to the '''Keizerstraat''' where a mosque and a synagogue are built adjacent to each other. Not far from this place are also a Catholic church and a Hindu temple. {{infobox|''Goslar''|Just in the middle of Suriname River you'll see a rusty little island. No, this is not an island but a ship wreck. At the beginning of the second world war the ''Goslar'', a German steamship, was sunk by its own crew in an attempt to block the harbour. They succeeded in sinking the ship but they failed in blocking the harbour which was important for transporting alum sand for the production of bauxite. For decades a controversy has been going on about whether it has to be preserved as a tourist attraction or should be removed.|}} *Visit '''Waterkant''', share a djogo (1 litre) Parbo, the national beer, and enjoy the sunset. *Visit the flea market on Sunday and the daily lively Central Market. *Visit the flower expo at the '''Letitia Vriesdelaan''' which is scheduled every other Sunday. They sell different type of orchids, cacti, and other plants. *In the north of Paramaribo is the '''Blauwgrond''' quarter. On this former plantation live Javanese people. Sit down at a warung (Javanese for small restaurant or shop) and try one of the lovely dishes. *Bike or take a taxi to '''Weg naar Zee''' (''Road to the Sea'') which is a Hindustani open air cremation site north of the Kwattaweg. You're permitted to attend a ceremony. Nearby is a pilgrimage sanctuary. *{{do | name=Thalia theater | alt=Surinamese theater company | url= | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 4 | lat=5.83073 | long=-55.15974 | directions= | phone=+597 472812 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Suriname theater company was founded in 1837 and is the oldest theater company of the Caribbean. The Thalia theater building was opened in 1840, but after its 2011 renovation it now seats 500.}} ===Events=== *'''Carnival''' (Feb) - Colourful carnival parades. *'''Avondvierdaagse''' (Apr) - Walking and dancing four days long in the streets of Paramaribo. The event starts at 17:00. The route varies and holds a different surprise every day. It meanders through the various neighbourhoods, each with its own characteristics. *'''Suripop''' (National Song Contest) - This festival for Surinamese songwriters is held every two (even) years. *'''Divali''' - This Hindu festival of light is a national day in Suriname since 2010 *'''Jaran Kepang''' - Jaran Kepang is a traditional Javanese dance accompanied by gamelan music. This spectacular folk-dance is very popular in Suriname. *'''Winti Pré''' - This Creole worship is a dance ritual for gods and ghosts. *'''Jaarbeurs''' (Nov) - This annual trading fair lasts a week and is held on the KKF-Beursterrein (Professor W.J. Kernkampweg) 17:00-23:00. *'''Bodo''' (End of the Javanese fasting period) - Bodo is the Javanese name of the Eid al-Fitr (Sugar Feast) festival in Suriname. *'''Owru Jari''' (New Year celebration) - Three days of festival to celebrate the old and new years with lots of fireworks. ==Buy== [[File:Paramaribo butcher.jpg|thumb|A butcher stall near the market.]] Paramaribo is packed with small shops, boutiques and markets stalls, selling anything from Western brand clothing (plus at least as many fake versions) to cheap daily amenities, great hammocks, illegal DVD copies and Chinese jewellery. It remains a fairly cheap place for foreign visitors, which makes shopping for souvenirs a fun way to spend an afternoon. The '''Centrale Markt''', on the far east side of the Waterkant, is in many ways the heart of the city. A colourful range of street stalls and sellers mark the entrance of the covered market area, supposedly the largest one of its kind in the Caribbean. It's a two story market tucked away in a massive warehouse, with stalls selling anything from fresh vegetables and meat on the ground floor to T-shirts and hair extensions on the second floor. A visit to town is hardly complete without a quick visit to this bustling place and if you're not interested in any of their goods, you might be in one of the many tasty snacks for sale. Open for business daily except Sunday, from early morning until 15:00, but coming early is advised. The '''Flower Market''' around the '''Kleine Waterstraat''' is another colourful experience, and set nicely against a colonial background. The '''Maagdenstraat''' is your best bet when you're interested in Chinese jewellery. Most of the jewellers are specialised in labour-intensive handmade jewellery. You can also have your own jewels cleaned, returning the glow they used to have, or have them repaired. These services are typically cheap, but agree on a price beforehand. On the corner of Maagdenstraat and Steenbakkerijstraat, '''Ready Tex''' is a highly popular place for souvenir shopping, with a broad collection including postcards and T-shirts as well as Suriname ceramics and art works. The '''Domineestraat''' is another main shopping street, with a number of quality clothing shops, some mobile phone shops and several book stores. You might be approached by souvenir sellers at the '''Waterkant''', with a small selection of necklaces or leather works. Use your negotiation skills to settle for a reasonable price. For a more modern experience, follow Paramaribo's middle and upper class to the {{buy | name= Hermitage Mall| alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/HermitageMall | email= | address=Lalla roohkweg 229 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's the largest mall in the country with about 20 clothing stores, gift shops and a food corner. A mega theatre is under construction. }} ==Learn== Paramaribo has its own university, which offers a few courses in English. Many of the country's ambitious young people head abroad however, to study at different universities or pursue different fields of study at universities in the [[Netherlands]], in the [[United States]] or neighbouring South-American countries. * {{listing | name=Anton de Kom University of Surinam | url=http://adekus.uvs.edu/| email=ucc@uvs.edu | address=Leysweg 86, Universiteitscomplex, Building IV | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 465558 | tollfree= | fax=+597 46 22 91 | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Eat== [[File:Paramaribo, Statue of Queen Wilhelmina.JPG|thumb|As Suriname gained independence, the bronze 1923 statue of Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was moved from what's now the Independence Square to this place next to Fort Zeelandia, where she now looks out over the river.]] Paramaribo's many restaurants reflect its diverse culture and strong Chinese, [[Java|Javanese]] and Hindustan influences. Small food stalls serve inexpensive traditional snacks at the markets and along the Waterkant. If you're looking for Javanese style food, consider driving out to the Blauwgrond area of town. This Javanese part of the city is known for its many small restaurants, typically unpolished places with simple plastic outdoor furniture but great food. However, for the travel weary visitor there's a Kentucky Fried Chicken around and a few places that cater to the much less spiced Dutch taste. Food is typically cheap by western standards, with full 3 course meals anywhere between SRD25 and SRD60 and simple mains around SRD20. If you follow the locals to smaller places you'll be able to eat for SRD10. Most of the small restaurants are quite casual in style. For a somewhat more formal experience, the upmarket hotels in town usually have their own restaurants, serving both traditional and international cuisine for obviously higher prices. *{{eat | name=Chi Min | url= | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412155 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price= | content=Chinese restaurant specialising in seafood. }} *{{eat | name='t Vat | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/VATSU/ | email= | address=Kleine Waterstraat 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424631 | tollfree= | hours= | price=SRD25 for their special, 3-course tourist menu | content=For some reason, this place is especially popular with travellers and the many Dutch trainees staying in town. They cater to Dutch tastes as well, with anything from traditional Suriname Pom sandwiches to burgers and French Fries with Dutch "frikandel" sausages. They also offer a range of services besides the food, including some good mid-range lodging options, car hire and a souvenir shop. }} *{{eat | name=Di Gadri | url= | email= | address=Zeelandiaweg 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Between Fort Zeelandia and the National Assembly | phone=+597 420688 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-22:00 Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 | price=Dishes around SRD20 | content=Good Creole meals, soups and snacks. At 08:00, fresh bread rolls are available. It has a nice terrace under a huge mahogany tree. Also popular with parliamentarians. }} *{{eat | name=Joosje Roti Shop | url= | email= | address=Zwartenhovenbrugstraat 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472606 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 08:30-22:00 | price= | content=East Indian restaurant in the centre of town, well known for their chicken roti.}} *{{eat | name=Dumpling #1 | url= | email= | address=Dr J.F. Nassylaan 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their king crab.}} *{{eat | name=Fatai Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fa-Tai/531362800241425 | email= | address=Maagdenstraat 64 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473917 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Asian food. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Jawa | url=http://restaurantjawa.blogspot.nl/| email=restaurantjawa@yahoo.com | address=Kasabaholoweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions=uitvlught | phone=+597 492691 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-22:00 | price=from USD5 | content=A good choice for travellers on a budget, with tasty Javanese food. }} *{{eat | name=Liang Lang | url= | email= | address=corner Dr J.F. Nassylaan and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their 'tjoeng' }} *{{eat | name=Mirosso Indonesisch Restaurant | url= | email= | address=J. Samson Greenstraat 104 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 455362 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Th 18:00-24:00, M F Sa 18:00-02:00 | price= | content= This is considered one of the better options in Blauwgrond and was granted the Fernand de Rooy Certificate. Service can be on the slow side, but the food is very nice. It gets crowded on weekends, so call ahead if you want to ensure a spot.}} *{{eat | name=Pannekoek & Poffertjes Cafe | url= | email= | address=van Sommelsdijckstraat 11 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 422914 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pancakes and ''poffertjes'' (typical Dutch small, fluffy pancakes) }} *{{eat | name=Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 426401 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=On the first floor of the Krasnapolsky Hotel. Popeye's serves Cajun style fast food. }} *{{eat | name=Sun Do | url= | email= | address=corner of Weidestraat and F. Derbiestraat | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Serves good dim sum.}} * {{eat | name=JiJi's | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/JijisRestaurant/?rf=297383066992808 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a nice view over the river }} * {{eat | name=De Waag | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/dewaagsr/ | email=info@dewaag.sr | address=Waterkant 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474514 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=An upscale place at the waterkant with a decent wine selection but no river view. }} * {{eat | name=Brotik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Between De Waag and Riverside Kitchen, huge terrace towards the river. Open only for dinner but until late. Serves local dishes; the most affordable of the upscale restaurants at the waterkant. }} * {{eat | name=Riverside Kitchen | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-16 | content=Next door to Brotik with a huge seating area at the river. The kitchen is open only for lunch. Great local dishes for SRD20 to SRD30. Hangout for locals. }} ==Drink== On the '''Waterkant''', between the street and the river, are a number of pavilions with simple, but atmospheric, terraces. There's no service and you have to get your drinks yourself. Music is everywhere and while adults pour out a djogo in cups, children play between the tables and teens hang out near the quay wall. There's always something happening on the Waterkant. Just next to the pavilions are 3 more upscale restaurants (JiJi, De Waag and Brotik - see the "Eat" section above) with good bars, followed by a 24/7 bar that also has a nice terrace that overlooks the river. *{{drink | name=Club Touche | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/clubtouche/ | email=info@clubtouche.com | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Corner Dr. Sophie Redmond - A. L. Waaldijkstraat | phone=+597 401181 | tollfree= | hours=Every day | price= | content= }} *{{drink | name=Margaritas Poolcafé | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Margaritas-Poolcafe/244635482217804| email= | address=Kleine Dwarsstraat 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 7194500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Every day | price= | content=Pool billiards, cocktails, has a terrace. }} *{{drink | name=Euphoria | alt=formerly Starzz | url=http://www.euphoria-nightclub.com/ | email=info@euphoria-nightclub.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 5-7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 8109109 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W F Sa 23:00-? | price= | content=Euphoria Nightclub is one of Parbo's coolest dance venues with a good blend of DJs playing a variety of sounds. }} *{{drink | name=Torarica | alt= | url=http://www.torarica.com | email=reservations@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=daily | price= | content=Torarica is for all kind of activities. Dancing and casino at night, B&B and swimming at the pool, entertainment. }} ==Sleep== [[File: Paramaribo-Waterkant.jpg|thumb|350px|Waterkant]] As Paramaribo's tourist economy develops, hotels and guesthouses are popping up while older ones get restyled. There's plenty of choice now to fit your budget, from €15 single rooms in a basic guesthouse to €100 and more for a stay in one of the upmarket resorts. If you're travelling with a family or group, apartments are a good option and often cheaper while more convenient than multiple rooms. VAT and service charges are typically included in hotel prices and almost all of them can arrange tours to other towns or the country's tight jungle backlands. Note that many hotels charge their prices in either US dollars or euros. Usually they will accept Surinamese dollars, but check in advance. ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Albergo Alberga | alt= | url=http://www.guesthousealbergoalberga.com/ | email=reservations@guesthousealbergoalberga.com | address=Lim A Po straat 13 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520050 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=from €20 for a double with fan; discounts for weekly or monthly stays | content=Guesthouse in an old colonial building }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Amice | url=http://www.guesthouse-amice.sr | email=guesthouse-amice@sr.net | address=Gravenberchstraat 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 434289 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€35-50 | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Guesthouse }} * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Zus & Zo | alt= | url=http://www.zusenzosuriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€15-50 | content=Very popular guesthouse that has 12 rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Guesthouse Stay-Cey | url=http://www.guesthousestaycey.com/site/ | email= | address=Verlengde Hoogestraat 41 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 412019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€30 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Apartments }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Kekemba Resort Paramaribo | url=http://www.kekemba.info/index.php | email=kekemba@kekemba.info | address=Mangolaan 118 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 546904 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€37 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Small scale resort with well-appointed studio apartments. Shared hotel facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, hammocks. They can arrange tours to the interior of Suriname or day trips to the many cultural sites to visit. }} *{{sleep | name=Downtown Oasis | alt=formerly Guesthouse Flair | url=http://downtownoasis.sr/en/home | email=info@downtownoasis.sr | address=Jessurunstraat 9 | lat=5.8297 | long=-55.1548 | directions= | phone=+597 521481 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=€39-75 per day, €10 per person for extra bed | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content=Luxury guesthouse and apartments. The rooms are clean and the kitchen is new and well equipped. Free WiFi and parking. }} *{{sleep | name=Amber Apartments Paramaribo | url= | email= | address=Belemstraat 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473203 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Linur Apartments | url=http://www.linur-apartments.com | email=info@linur-apartments.com | address=Gonggrijpstraat 49 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 354086 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= Apartments }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel La Petite Maison | url=http://www.hotellapetitemaison.com/ | email=info@hotellapetitemaison.com | address=Waterkant 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475466 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=This hotel is in an old colonial building. You are allowed to swim in the pool of the Torarica hotel. }} *{{sleep | name=Tropicana Hotel & Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pashaglobal.com/Casino/Casino?CasinoID=2 | email=tropicanares@pashaglobal.com | address=Saramaccastraat 17 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-05-25 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Tran Elite Hotel | url=http://www.tranelite.com/ | email=tran@sr.net | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 143 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 458275 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Doubles without balcony from US$55 | checkin= | checkout= | content= Good 3-star hotel located a couple of minutes drive from the Waterkant. It has a small pool, in-house restaurant and free internet. It caters also to business travellers staying for a longer period of time, with special rates for long term apartment rent. }} *{{sleep | name=Paramuru Hotel | url=http://www.paramuru.com | email=info@paramuru.com | address=Waaldijkstraat 28 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 411019 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Standard doubles from €40, penthouse €50 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Central location close to the Waterkant, fairly modern hotel with an in-house restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Guess Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 69 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-21 | content=Fairly close to the Waterkant. Free wifi and luggage storage (which will come in hand when embarking on multiple day tours) available. Around €40 for a double air-conditioned room. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Royal Torarica Hotel | url=http://www.royaltorarica.com/ | email=info@royaltorarica.com | address=Kleine Waterstraat 10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 473500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD145 | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Spanhoek Boutique Hotel | url=http://www.spanhoekhotel.com/ | email=info@spanhoekhotel.com | address=Domineestraat 2-4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477888 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€110 per double room | checkin=12:30 | checkout=14:30 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel & Casino Torarica | url=http://www.torarica.com/ | email=info@torarica.com | address=Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 471500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=USD140 and up | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | content=This large 4½-star hotel is as high quality as it gets in this town. Located on the river side, it offers good service and facilities like a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and one of the rare fine dining experiences in town. }} *{{sleep | name=Eco Torarica | alt= | url=https://ecotorarica.com/ | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 16 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 425522 | tollfree= | checkin=17:00 | checkout=13:00 | price=USD106 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Krasnapolsky Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/krasnapolsky.paramaribo/ | email=reservations@krasnapolsky.sr | address=Domineestraat 39 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475050 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€109 | content=The hotel has rooms with view over the old town and Suriname River. }} *{{sleep | name=North Resort Hotel | url=http://www.northresort.sr | email=info@northresort.sr | address=J.D. Gompertstraat 145-147 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 457591 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Residence Inn Paramaribo | url=http://www.resinn.com | email=info@resinn.com | address=Anton Dragtenweg 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472387 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=4-star }} ==Connect== The country code for international calls to Suriname is '''597'''. There are no trunk or area codes. Many hotels and [[Bed and Breakfast]]s offer their guests a Wi-Fi connection, mostly for free. The number of internet cafés in the city is declining due to the usage of smart phones and tablets. * {{listing | name=Main Post Office | alt= | url=http://www.surpost.com/ | email=customerservice@surpost.com | address=Kerkplein 1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477524 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 07:15-14:00, F 07:15-13:30 | price= | content=The main office of SurPost, the country's postal company, handles anything from postcards and packages and large sea post freight. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{flag|Belgium}} {{listing | name=Belgium (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Domineestraat 32 Boven PO Box 1841 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 472545, +597 474690 | tollfree= | fax=+597 410563 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|Brazil}} {{listing | name=Brazil | url=https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-paramaribo/a-embaixada | email= | address=Maratakkastraat 2 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 400200 | tollfree= | fax=+597 400205 | hours=M-F 08:00-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Canada}} {{listing | name=Canada (Consulate) | url=https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/suriname/paramaribo.aspx?lang=eng | email= | address=Van’t Hogerhuysstraat 9-11, VSH United Building, Entrance Nieuwe Haven | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 424575, +597 424527 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425962 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | url=http://sr.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email= | address=Anton Dragtenweg 131 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 451570 | tollfree= | fax=+597 452540 | hours=Tu-F 8:30-11:30 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{Flag|Cuba}} {{Listing|name=Cuba|url=http://embacubasuriname.sr/|email=recepcion@embacubasuriname.sr|address=Herman Snostraat 27|phone=+597 434917, +597 432727|fax=+597 432626|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|France}} {{listing | name=France | url=https://sr.ambafrance.org/ | email= | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 23 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475222 | tollfree= | fax=+597 471208 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Guyana}} {{listing | name=Guyana | alt= | url=https://www.minfor.gov.gy/mission/suriname-republic-of/ | email= | address=Henck Arronstraat 82 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477895 | tollfree= | fax=+597 472679 | hours= | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content=Please be aware of the dress code to enter the embassy: '''''no''' short pants, '''no''' rubber slippers, '''no''' vests, '''no''' tights, '''no''' armless tops''. }} * {{Flag|Haiti}} {{Listing|name=Haiti (Consulate)|url=https://web.facebook.com/Consulate.General.Haiti.Suriname/|email=cg.suriname@diplomatie.ht|address=Mr. F.H.R. Lim A Po Straat 21|phone=+597 521827, +597 521829|lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|India}} {{listing | name=India | url=https://www.indembassysuriname.gov.in/ | email= | address=Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 239 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 498344, +597 531448, +597 531449 | tollfree= | fax=+597 491106 | hours=M-F 0800-1630 | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Indonesia}} {{listing | name=Indonesia | url=https://kemlu.go.id/paramaribo/en | email= | address=Van Brussellaan 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 431230, +597 431171 | tollfree= | fax=+597 498234 | hours= | price= | content= |lastedit=2022-12-16}} * {{flag|Japan}} {{listing | name=Japan (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Gravenstraat 23-25 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 474860 | tollfree= | fax=+597 412208 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the Netherlands}} {{listing | name=Netherlands | url=https://www.nederlandenu.nl/uw-land-en-nederland/suriname/over-ons/ambassade-van-suriname-paramaribo | email=prm@minbuza.nl | address=Van Roseveltkade 5 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 477211 | tollfree= | fax=+597 477792 | hours=M-Th 7:30-15:30; F 7:30-14:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|South Korea}} {{listing | name=South Korea (Consulate) | url= | email= | address=Heerenstraat 8 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 484747 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{flag|the United States}} {{listing | name=United States | url=https://sr.usembassy.gov | email= | address=Kristalstraat 165 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 556700 | tollfree= | fax=+597 425690 | hours=M-F 07:30-16:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} * {{flag|Venezuela}} {{listing | name=Venezuela | url=http://suriname.embajada.gob.ve/ | email= | address=Buren St 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 475401, +597 411040 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:30-13:00 | price= |lastedit=2022-12-16| content= }} ==Go next== [[File:Leatherback Turtle near Galibi.jpg|thumb|The beaches near Galibi are one of the main nesting grounds for protected Leatherback sea turtles.]] As nice as Paramaribo is, it would be an absolute pity to leave Suriname without at least one or two trips to its other destinations, jungle villages, remote resorts or sandy beaches. Getting around on your own can be challenging, especially when heading into the dense Amazon rain forest. Fortunately, tour operators seem to be available at every corner in Paramaribo, ready to make any arrangement you might dream of. Look around and negotiate, as there are fine trips to be found for every budget. Whether you're looking for a helicopter trip to a protected sea turtle nesting beach, a week-long boat trip down the Maroni river or just a day trip to the ''Jodensavanna'', Paramaribo's tour operators will make it happen. *'''Albina''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - a small town on the Maroni river. Directly across the river lies the French-Guianian town of [[Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni]]. It's a good starting point for boat trips down the Maroni river, and a transport hub for Galibi. *'''Awarradam''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - In upper Suriname, on an island in the Gran Rio River, is a beautiful and comfortable resort, built by the government. This is a great place to contact Marroon people and to experience the jungle. *'''Galibi''' ([[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]) - large groups of protected leatherback sea turtles visit the beaches close to this small town to lay their eggs. The Galibi Natural Reserve is one of the most important nesting areas for this species in the Western Atlantic region. *'''Nieuw Nickerie''' ([[West Coast (Suriname)|West Coast]]) - Travel by bus or rental car to the most western part of Suriname to visit '''Bigi Pan''' natural resort and see the rice culture in the Nickerie province. *'''Palumeu''' ([[Surinamese Rainforest]]) - More inland then Awarradam is Palumeu, a village of native Indians on the shore of the Tapanahoni River. Stay a few days in the government resort, visit the village and explore the direct environment. ===Organized tours=== For more advice or arrangements to head out of town, ask local tour operators. There's a wide range of companies offering all kinds of services. A small selection is listed below, but shop around and bargain. * {{listing | name=METS Travels and Tours | url=http://www.surinamevacations.com/index.php?lang=eng | email=mets@sr.net | address=Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 2, Paramaribo | lat=5.83022 | long=-55.16027| directions= | phone=+597 477088 | tollfree= | fax=+597 422332 | hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=StiNaSu | url=http://www.stinasu.com | email= | address=Cornelis Jongbawstraat 10 | lat=5.83029 | long=-55.14324 | directions= | phone=+597 471856 | tollfree= | fax=+597 421850 | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Tourist Photo Shop | url=http://www.touristphotoshop.com/ | email=info@touristphotoshop.com | address=Kerkplein 8 | lat=5.82688 | long=-55.15510 | directions= | phone=+597 410461 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 08:00-15:00, Sa 09:00-13:00 | price= | content= }} * {{listing | name=Zus&Zo | alt= | url=http://twenty4suriname.com/ | email=info@zusenzosuriname.com | address=Grote Combeweg 13a | lat=5.82846 | long=-55.15137 | directions= | phone=+597 520905 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} {{geo|5.8667|-55.1667}} {{IsPartOf|Suriname}} {{guidecity}} ak67fn4oi5yejhf3ecacrtpbsuu7z6l 0 26815 5289122 5214641 2026-06-07T16:31:20Z ~2026-33689-02 2419657 /* Mid-range */ Added listing for Helzear Montparnasse 5289122 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paris 14e Wikivoyage Banner.png|capion=View from the Tour Montparnasse over the quarter|pgname=14th arrondissement}} Although largely residential, the '''14th arrondissement''' is best known for its northeastern ''quartier Montparnasse'', for the Paris Catacombs and the Parc Montsouris. The Cité Universitaire is also found in this district traditionally known for lively cafés and restaurants around the Boulevard du Montparnasse and the rue Daguerre. The ''Tour Montparnasse'' and ''Gare Montparnasse'' are in the [[Paris/15th arrondissement|15th arrondissement]], but they are described here for consistency. [[File:Paris 14e arrondissement - Quartiers.svg|250px|thumbnail|right|''Quartiers'' of the 14th arrondissement]] ==Get in== The station {{marker|type=go|name={{station|Denfert-Rochereau|4|6|rerB}}|lat=48.8344|long=2.3325|wikidata=Q800660}} makes for a good entry point. Adjacent to the RER railway station there is a namesake metro station. {{marker|type=go|name=Gare Montparnasse|lat=48.8402|long=2.3191|image=Gare-Montparnasse CRW 1569.jpg|wikidata=Q631114}}, is in the north-east corner of the [[Paris/15th arrondissement|15th arrondissement]], just north of the 14th, and is a terminus for TGV and regular trains from the west and south-west of France: [[Tours]], [[Brest (France)|Brest]], [[Rennes]], [[Nantes]], [[Bordeaux]], [[Toulouse]], [[Hendaye]]. Métro: ''Montparnasse-Bienvenüe''. ''Gare Vaugirard'' is an extension of Gare Montparnasse. ==See== {{Mapframe|48.8292|2.3278|zoom=13}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshapes|Q50716}} [[File:Paris Catacombes 005.JPG|250px|thumb|Paris Catacombes]] * {{see | name=Les Catacombes de Paris | alt=Catacombs of Paris | url=https://www.catacombes.paris.fr | email= | address=1 place Denfert-Rochereau | lat=48.83397 | long=2.33245 | directions={{station|Denfert-Rochereau|4|6|rerB}} | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 09:45-20:30; last admission 19:30; closed M and public holidays | price=Adults (audioguide incl.): {{EUR|29}}, Reduced rate (audioguide incl.): {{EUR|27}}, Children (4 to 17 yo): {{EUR|5}}; Adults (same day “last minute”): {{EUR|15}}, Reduced rate (same day “last minute”): {{EUR|13}}, Children (under 18): free; Audioguide: {{EUR|5}} | image=Catacombes de Paris.JPG | wikidata=Q28924 | lastedit=2022-05-24 | content=One of the most eye-popping sights of Paris, the catacombs represent a network of labyrinthine tunnels, first excavated in the Roman period, that now house the remains of over 6 million burials removed here from the various overcrowded cemeteries and charnel houses all over Paris in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Well worth a visit: the atmosphere is suitably morbid and gloomy (without being too scary), the dark tunnels containing neatly stacked piles of skulls and long bones. There is a limit to the number of visitors allowed within the Catacombs at one time (200 persons). So, if you arrive just after opening, you must wait until someone exits, approximately 45–60 minutes, before anyone is admitted. Steep stairwell on the exit of the catacombs. Can be challenging for the elderly or the unfit. Tickets can be purchased online at a small premium (€29, includes audioguide), allows you pick a date&time and to skip the long line }} * {{see | name=Cimetière de Montparnasse | alt=Montparnasse Cemetery | url= | email= | address=3, boul Edgar-Quinet | lat=48.838056 | long=2.326944 | directions=Métro: Edgar-Quinet, Raspail | phone=+33 1 44 10 86 50 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=16 Mar-5 Nov: M-F 08:00-18:00, Sa 08:30-18:00, Su 09:00-18:00; 6 Nov-15 Mar: M-F 08:00-17:30, Sa 08:30-17:30, Su 09:30-17:30 | price= | wikipedia=Montparnasse Cemetery | image=The Montparnasse cemetery.jpg | wikidata=Q272208 | content=The burial place of existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, feminist Simone de Beauvoir (both of whom lived nearby); musician Serge Gainsbourg; artist Man Ray; the poets Charles Baudelaire, Guy de Maupassant, Charles Sainte-Beuve, and Marguerite Duras; the founders of the Theatre of the Absurd Samuel Becket and Eugene Ionesco; the sculptors Constantin Brancusi and Ossip Zadkine; the composers Camille de Saint-Saens and César Franck; the actors Maria Montez and Jean Seberg; the French officer Alfred Dreyfus; the founder of the Larousse encyclopedia, Pierre Larousse; the industrialist André Citroen, and many others. }} *{{see | name=Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris | alt=C.I.U.P. | url=http://www.ciup.fr/ | email= | address= | lat=48.821111 | long=2.338056 | directions=RER B Cité Universitaire, | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris | image=Cité internationale universitaire de Paris 2.jpg | wikidata=Q1094300 | content=The C.I.U.P. is a student quarter established in 1925, providing homes for about 10,000 students, scientists, and artists from 120 countries. It has 40 houses attributed to individual nations. The individual houses organise top quality cultural and political events. Among the most remarkable buildings are the ''Fondation Deutsch de la Meurthe'', the ''Heinrich Heine House (Maison Heinrich Heine - Fondation de l'Allemagne)'', the ''Swedish Student House (Maison des Etudiants Suédois)'', and the ''Swiss Pavilion (Pavillon Suisse)'' which was built in 1933 on plans of Le Corbusier. }} *{{see | name=Fondation Henri-Cartier-Bresson | alt= | url=http://henricartierbresson.org/ | email= | address=2, Impasse Lebouis | lat=48.836700 | long=2.321600 | directions=Métro 13 Gaitè, 6 Edgar Guinet, Bus 28, 58 or 88 | phone=+33 1 56 80 27 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 13:00-18:30, W till 20:30 | price=€6 | image=Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation, Paris January 2011 01.jpg | wikidata=Q2349008 | content=The foundation opened its doors in May 2003. It preserves Henri Cartier-Bresson and Martine Franck’s archives. Exhibition of photographs, paintings, sculptings, and illustrations. }} *{{see | name=Lion of Belfort | alt= | url= | email= | address=Place Denfert-Rochereau | lat=48.8344 | long=2.33245 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Lion of Belfort | image=P1150549 Paris XIV lion place Denfert-Rochereau rwk.jpg | wikidata=Q3241785 | content=This is a bronze replica in smaller scale of a monument created by Bartholdi, the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, in order to commemorate Denfert-Rochereau, who defended the city of Belfort in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. }} *{{see | name=Observatoire | alt= | url=http://www.obspm.fr/obsparis.en.shtml | email= | address=61, av de l'Observatoire, entrance: 77, av Denfert-Rochereau | lat=48.836439 | long=2.336506 | directions=RER B: Denfert Rochereau, Métro: Royal Port(Bearing) or Denfert-Rochereau. | phone=+33 1 40 51 22 21 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Paris Observatory | image=Observatoire Paris 20030404.jpg | wikidata=Q13104410 | content=The observatory was erected by Claude Perrault from 1667 to 1672 by order of Colbert. The building is oriented to the four cardinal directions. It is crossed in the centre by the Paris meridian (2° 20′ 14″ east of Greenwich). The observatory is not open to the public. }} * {{see | name=Parc Montsouris | alt= | url= | email= | address=boul Jourdan | lat=48.822222 | long=2.338333 | directions=RER B Cité-Universitaire | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parc Montsouris | image=Parc Montsouris - Paris.JPG | wikidata=Q1538929 |lastedit=2025-04-20| content=Considered one of the most colourful Parisian parks, a local favourite, the Parc Montsouris was opened in 1878, having been designed by Alphand for Baron Haussmann. A large man-made lake and waterfalls are surrounded by long stretches of gently sloping lawns. Bronze statues are to be found studding the grounds, amongst the 1,400 trees, including such exotic varieties as the giant sequoia and the ginkgo. The park is featured in the film ''Cléo de 5 à 7''. It is popular among families (there are two playground areas for children) and students. }} *{{see | name=Port-Royal Abbey | alt= | url= | email= | address=123, boul de Port-Royal | lat=48.838611 | long=2.338333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Port-Royal Abbey, Paris | image=Cloitre de Port-Royal Paris, Cochin.JPG | wikidata=Q2820659 | content=Famous people who stayed here include Marie de Rohan, intriguer during the Fronde; Jeanne Baptiste d'Albert de Luynes, future mistress of a duke of Savoy; Marie Angélique de Fontanges, mistress of Louis XIV, died here giving birth to his child who also died. Today its main cloister (illustration) forms part of the modern Hôpital Cochin. }} *{{see | name=Barrière d’Enfer | alt=Gate of Hell | url= | email= | address=Place Denfert-Rochereau | lat=48.8339 | long=2.33194 | directions=Métro Denfert-Rochereau | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Barrière d’Enfer | image=Barrière d'Enfer, place Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 03.jpg | wikidata=Q2885653 | content=The two pavilions were built in 1784 to 1787 by the French architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, who erected many similar toll houses at the entrances to the city. }} *{{see | name=Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art | alt=Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain | url=http://www.fondation.cartier.com | email= | address=261 boul Raspail | lat=48.8373 | long=2.3319 | directions=Métro Raspail | phone=+33 1 42185651 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu 11:00-22:00, W-Su 11:00-20:00, M closed | price=€9.50 | wikipedia=Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain | image=| wikidata=Q1284688 | content=A museum of contemporary art. It was founded in 1984 by the well-known jewel and watch manufacturer, Cartier. In 1994 it moved to the new building erected on plans of the architect Jean Nouvel. }} * {{see | name=The Liberation of Paris, General Leclerc Museum, Jean Moulin Museum | alt=Le Musée de la Liberation de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin | url=https://www.museeliberation-leclerc-moulin.paris.fr/en | email= | address=4 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy | lat=48.834167 | long=2.331621 | directions= | phone=+33 1 71 28 34 70 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2022-10-09 | content=Museum documenting Paris at war. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== There are a number of cheap eateries around Montparnasse, especially Breton crêperies. The district is also known for its traditional bistros. *{{eat | name=L'Amuse Bouche | url= | email= | address=186, rue du Château | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Mouton Duvernet | phone = +33 143353161 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed Su M and 1-20 Aug | price=€35+ | content=The cheese soufflés (soufflé au fromage) and Soufflé au Grand Marnier are highly recommended.}} *{{eat | name=L'Assiette | url=http://www.restaurant-lassiette.com | email= | address=181, rue du Château | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Mouton Duvernet | phone = +33 1 43226486 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed M Tu, 3 weeks in Aug| price=€35-55 | content=Reservation recommended.}} [[Image:Paris 14th arrondissement map with listings 2.png|thumb|350px|Map of the 14th Arrondissement]] * {{eat | name=Le Bis du Severo | url= | email= | address=16, rue des Plantes | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Mouton Duvernet | phone = +33 1 40447309 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed Sa evening, Su and M lunch, 2 weeks in Apr, Aug and 24 Dec-3 Jan | price=€25 (lunch at weekdays), €30-60 (dinner a la carte) | content=}} *{{eat | name=Bistot du Dôme | url= | email= | address=1, rue Delambre | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Vavin | phone = +33 1 43353200 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed Su M in Aug | price=€50 | content=Seafood.}} *{{eat | name=La Cagouille | alt= | url=http://www.la-cagouille.com/en/ | email= | address=10, place Constantin-Brancusi | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Gaité | phone=+33 1 53220901 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Menu €38 including drinks, a la carte from €35-60 | content= }} *{{eat | name=La Cantine du Troquet | alt= | url=https://www.lacantinedutroquet.com/ | email= | address=101, rue de l'Ouest | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Pernety | phone=+33 1 45400498 | tollfree= | hours=Closed Sa, Su | price=€30 | content= }} *{{eat | name=La Cerisaie | url= | email= | address=60, boul E. Quniet | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Edgar Quinet | phone = +33 1 43209898 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed Sa Su, mid-Jul-mid-Aug, 20 Dec-4 Jan | price=€32-40 | content=Reservation recommended.}} * {{eat | name=La Coupole | url= | email= | address=102, boul du Montparnasse | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Vavin | phone=+33 1 43 20 14 20 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:30-01:00, closed Su | price=Average plate €35-40, all cards accepted | content=The famous Art Deco brasserie, convenient for a quick meal before or after a train journey to or from Montparnasse station.}} *{{eat | name=Le Dôme | url= | email= | address=108, boul Montparnasse | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Vavin | phone = +33 1 43 35 25 81 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed Su M in Jul and Aug | price=€75-140 | content=}} *{{eat | name=Le Duc | url= | email= | address=243, boul Raspail | lat= | long= | directions=Metro Raspail | phone = +33 1 43 22 59 59 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Closed Su M, 3 weeks in Aug, 24 Dec-3 Jan | price=Set lunch €49, dinner a la carte €60-150 | content=}} *{{eat | name=Les Grillades de Buenos Aires | url= | email= | address=54, rue de Montparnasse | lat= | long= | directions= | phone = +33 143215674 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Lunch 12:00-14:00, dinner 19:45-23:00, closed Su | price=€28 per main | content=Small and intimate Argentinian restaurant. Amazing steaks. Everything about the food is wonderful.}} * {{eat | name=Le Moulin Vert | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=}} * {{eat | name=Le Zeyer | url= | email= | address=Place d'Alesia | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Alesia | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:30-01:00 | price=Average plate €20-40, all cards accepted | content=Famous Art Deco-style brasserie.}} ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Budget=== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Formula 1 | alt= | url= | email= | address=23, av de la Porte de Chatillon | lat= | long= | directions=go to Porte d'Orleans metro, then 3 blocks west and one block south | phone= | tollfree= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=€48 | content=Very cheap private rooms, close enough to the metro to make it worth it. Rooms are very clean, and have TV, free Wi-Fi, and washbasin only. Shared showers and toilets. The showers are fine, but, there are no toilet-seats and no urinals (thus, the shared toilets get very nasty, very fast and people have to go back to their rooms to wash their hands in their washbasin), so the quality of the bathrooms may keep this hotel chain out of reach for serious germ-a-phobes. It is, nevertheless, cheaper for two people to stay here than just about any youth hostel in Paris. Nice and safe neighbourhood, too, with several supermarkets and kebab vendors for eats. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{sleep | name=Voco Paris Montparnasse | alt=IHG Hotels | url=https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/us/en/paris/pargm/hoteldetail | email= | address=79-81, av du Maine | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 1 43 20 13 93 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€156-218 | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | lastedit=2023-01-22 | content=Contemporary style, central location, eco-friendly design, secure indoor parking. Wheelchair accessible rooms. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Aiglon | alt= | url=http://www.paris-hotel-aiglon.com/ | email= | address=232, boul Raspail | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Bunuel and Giacometti stayed in this hotel, which has good views, just next to the metro. }} * {{sleep | name=L'hôtel du Lion | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-lion.com/ | email=contact@hotel-lion.com | address=1 avenue du Général-Leclerc | lat=48.8334 | long=2.3319 | directions= | phone=+33 1 40 47 04 00 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €70 | content=An independent hotel on Place Denfert-Rochereau, near Montparnasse. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Le M | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmparis.com/ | email=reception@hotelmparis.com | address=20 bis, rue de la Gaîté | lat=48.839792 | long=2.323609 | directions=100 m from Gare Montparnasse and Tour Montparnasse, very close to Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Luxembourg Gardens | phone=+33 1 40 47 48 49 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€125-250 | content=The hotel offers 59 fully renovated, comfortable and soundproofed rooms, in an elegant designer setting.}} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sophie Germain | url=http://www.hotelsophiegermain.com/ | email=hotel@hotelsophiegermain.com | address=12, rue Sophie Germain | lat= | long= | directions=near Place Denfert-Rochereau, a few minutes away from Montparnasse train station and the Latin Quarter | phone=+33 1 43 21 43 75 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=From €90 | checkin= | checkout= | content=}} * {{sleep | name=Helzear Montparnasse | alt=Suites & Hôtel Helzear Montparnasse | url=https://www.helzear.com/hotel/montparnasse/ | email=montparnasse@helzear.com | address=40 Rue Liancourt | lat=48.834599 | long=2.32528 | directions=Metro (13) - Station Gaîté or Metro (4&6) & RER B - Station Denfert-Rochereau | phone=+33(0)1 45 26 11 06 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From 120€ | wikidata=Q111411952 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Property with 14 suites and apartments located at 40 rue Liancourt, in the 14th arrondissement (Montparnasse, Left Bank). Each accommodation has a kitchenette and overlooks a quiet, paved interior courtyard. Configurations range from the duplex room (2 guests) to the 2-bedroom apartment and the deluxe suite sleeping up to 6, the latter featuring a private jacuzzi and sauna. 24-hour concierge, room service, luggage storage. No private parking, pets not allowed. Gaîté metro station (line 13) is a 7-minute walk away, Gare Montparnasse 10 minutes. Close to th }} === Splurge === * {{sleep | name=Marriott Rive Gauche | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€270 | checkin= | checkout= | content=A nice hotel and within two blocks of the St Jacques and Glaciere metro stations. Very friendly staff.}} * {{sleep | name=Pullman Paris Montparnasse | alt=formerly Le Meridien Montparnasse, and built as Sheraton Paris | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/8189/index.en.shtml | email=h8189@accor.com | address=19, rue du Commandant Mouchotte | lat= | long= | directions=Metro Gaite | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€165+ | content=The gargantuan former Le Meridien was taken over by Accor's upscale brand Pullman and saw a complete renovation of its massive building housing 953 hotel rooms (the largest room count in Paris) on 26 floors. It has all the pros and cons of a huge business hotel, plus the added value of sweeping vistas from its rooms, due to its unusual height (116 metres) versus the Paris average. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Paris Metro 4.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Paris/1st arrondissement|1st arrondissement]] | minorl1=[[Paris/6th arrondissement|6th arrondissement]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1= }} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|48.8292|2.3278|zoom=14}} {{IsPartOf|Paris}} {{Mapmask |48.8195,2.3446 |48.8204,2.3439 |48.8212,2.3427 |48.8227,2.3417 |48.8237,2.3414 |48.8275,2.3416 |48.8278,2.3416 |48.8318,2.3411 |48.8325,2.3411 |48.8383,2.3421 |48.8384,2.3421 |48.8394,2.3376 |48.8397,2.3367 |48.8436,2.3248 |48.8436,2.3247 |48.8419,2.3225 |48.8410,2.3215 |48.8402,2.3218 |48.8398,2.3214 |48.8405,2.3199 |48.8252,2.3013 |48.8251,2.3013 |48.8186,2.3308 |48.8182,2.3324 |48.8177,2.3321 |48.8170,2.3317 |48.8164,2.3403 |48.8163,2.3417 |48.8158,2.3437 |48.8158,2.3440 |48.8174,2.3441 |48.8176,2.3441 |48.8195,2.3446}} 719xztf79cq3g2z6zlqa00cx5z6u047 0 26817 5289111 5257823 2026-06-07T16:11:02Z ~2026-33689-02 2419657 /* Mid-range */ Added listing for Esteem Tour Eiffel 5289111 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paris 15e Wikivoyage Banner.png|caption=The ''Front de Seine'' of the 15th arrondissement|pgname=15th arrondissement}} The '''15th arrondissement''' of [[Paris]] (also called arrondissment de '''Vaugirard''') is in the city's southwest on the Left Bank of the Seine. Quite up-market and quiet, it is the largest arrondissement by both area and population. Housing over 230,000 inhabitants and providing around 150,000 jobs, it is dense with residential and office developments, including the high rise skyline of ''Front de Seine'' along the northern part of the 15th's bank of the river. On the other hand, it sees relatively little tourist traffic — but that does not mean it is devoid of attractions. The famous skyscraper ''Tour Montparnasse'' and the neighbouring railway station ''Gare Montparnasse'' are on the eastern border of the 15th arrondissement, although the actual district of ''Montparnasse'' is right across the border in the [[Paris/14th arrondissement|14th arrondissement]]. ==Understand== [[File:Paris 15e arrondissement - Quartiers.svg|250px|thumbnail|right|The four administrative quarters of the 15th arrondissement]] The 15th arrondissement is further broken up administratively into four ''quartiers'': Grenelle, Necker, Saint-Lambert and Javel. '''Grenelle''' is the quarter closest to the [[Paris/7th arrondissement|7th arrondissement]] and thus directly neighbouring the ''Champ de Mars'' and the Eiffel Tower. Therefore, it houses many hotels advertising the proximity of the Tower. The waterfront part of Grenelle is home to the 1970s high-rise residential development of ''Beaugrenelle'', and the eponymous shopping mall. The more inland parts of the quarter are filled with 19th-century ''Haussmannian'' buildings, interspersed with some more modern ones. The quarter of '''Necker''', situated between Grenelle and the quarter of ''Montparnasse'' of the [[Paris/14th arrondissement|14th arrondissement]], is home to some of the locations named after Montparnasse, most notably the ''Tour Montparnasse'' and ''Gare Montparnasse''. It also houses more large public service and commercial buildings, such as the expansive ''Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades''. Otherwise, it is full of late 20th-century residential buildings, with many fewer Haussmannian structures than Grenelle. The southeast quarter of '''Saint-Lambert''' is most known for the ''Parc des expositions de la porte de Versailles'', which is one of the largest and most important exhibition centres in France and Europe. The southwestern '''quartier Javel''' had long been an industrial area of Paris, but has been reclaimed as office, residential, and recreational over the decades. It contains the ''Parc André Citroën'', created over the former Citroën factory grounds, and the Heliport of Paris in its southern extremity.<!--The 15th, the largest arrondissement of central Paris, remains heavily residential, up-market and quiet - not a great deal of obvious attractions for the traveller here, apart from the Montparnasse Tower (Tour Montparnasse). Some parts of the arrondissement are close to the Eiffel Tower which actually is in the 7th. Other sights include the Montparnasse Cemetery where Jean-Paul Sartre and Charles Baudelaire are buried, Theatre de la Gaite, and Theatre du Montparnasse. Montparnasse Station (Gare Montparnasse) is a busy hub serving southwest France as well as Spain and Portugal. It is a real Parisian district with a vibrant and lively atmosphere.--> ==Get in== {{Mapframe|48.841328|2.300292|zoom=13}} {{Mapshapes|Q50716}} [[Image:Bir Hakeim Bridge Soldier.jpg|thumb|250px|The Bir Hakeim Bridge Soldier, with the Eiffel Tower in the background]][[File:Paris-ile-des-cygnes-statue-de-la-liberte-tour-eiffel-seine.jpg|thumb|L'île aux cygnes, ''statue de la Liberté'', Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi]][[File:Cristaux.Jean Yves Lechevallier.jpg|thumb|Sculpture ''Cristaux'' in parc Béla Bartók. Jean Yves Lechevallier]] ===By train=== The {{marker|type=go|name=Gare Montparnasse|lat=48.8402|long=2.3191|image=Gare-Montparnasse CRW 1569.jpg|wikidata=Q631114|url=https://www.garesetconnexions.sncf/fr/gares-services/frpmo}} is at the north-eastern extremity of the arrondissement and offers many good connections within the district and all of Paris. Also a direct train to [[Chartres]]. The '''Transilien N''' ends its run here. '''RER C''' runs along the left bank of the Seine across the 15th arrondissement and beyond with stops including ''Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel'', ''Musée d'Orsay'', ''Saint-Michel-Notre Dame'' and ''Gare d'Austerlitz''. In the other direction it is a direct line to [[Versailles|Versailles-Château]]. Also to [[Paris Orly Airport|Orly airport]] ({{IATA|ORY}}) through Pont de Rungis stop. ===By metro=== The following lines go through the 15th arrondissement: * {{rint|paris|6}} crosses the northern part of the 15th from east to west over an elevated estacade. It forms a southern ring through Paris, running between ''Étoile'' and ''Nation'' and also stopping at ''Gare Montparnasse''. * {{rint|paris|8}} runs from the south of the 15th arrondissement northwards, continuing through the 7th onto the right bank of the Seine, including stops at ''Opéra'', ''République'' and ''Bastille''. * {{rint|paris|10}} takes a southwest/northeast tangent through the 15th, connecting it to the 5th, 6th and ''Gare d'Austerlitz'' from one end, and the 16th as well as [[Boulogne-Billancourt]] from the other. * {{rint|paris|12}} runs north-south through the eastern 15th, entering it at the north at ''Gare Montparnasse''. It also stops further north at ''Saint-Lazare''. Major changeover stations: * {{station|Montparnasse-Bienvenüe|4|6|12|13}} (at the foot of ''Gare Montparnasse''). * {{station|La Motte-Picquet–Grenelle|6|8|10}} * {{station|Porte de Versailles|12}} - also trams T2 and T3a pass here. ===By tram=== * '''T2''' from [[Paris/La Défense|La Défense]] ends its run at ''Porte de Versailles'', where it connects to ''T3a'' and ''M12'' * '''T3a''' runs across the south of the 15th arrondissement, starting from the Seine and continuing into the 14th, 13th and 12th ===By bus=== * Lines: 39, 62, 42 (from Gare du Nord), 88, 80, 70, 39 ===By Batobus=== Station Beaugrenelle, Port de Javel Haut [http://www.batobus.com/stations.html] ==See== [[File:Ile des Cygnes and St Christophe Church.jpg|thumb|Ile aux Cygnes in Winter, St Christophe Church - Inside]][[File:Ballon9.jpg|thumb|Ballon de Paris at night]] ===Landmarks=== * {{see | name=Tour Montparnasse | alt= | url=http://www.tour-montparnasse.fr/ | email= | address= | lat=48.84211 | long=2.32198 | directions=Next to the Gare Montparnasse station | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:30-22:30 | price=€11.50, with discounts, children under 7 are free of charge | wikipedia=Tour Montparnasse | image=Remote view of the Tour Montparnasse & Eiffel Tower in 2005.jpg | wikidata=Q323767 | content=If the queues at the Eiffel Tower are just too much for you and your time is limited, consider a trip up the Montparnasse Tower. This is an office building with an observation and shopping area on the 56th floor, where the elevators stop, and an open viewing area on the roof. Arguably the view is better than from the Eiffel Tower: you are not so high up so things are more visible, and you can see the Eiffel Tower! }} * {{see | name=Île aux Cygnes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.851667 | long=2.281944 | directions=Pont de Grenelle – Pont de Bir-Hakeim | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Île aux Cygnes | image=Paris View from the Eiffel Tower third floor Ile aux Cygnes.jpg | wikidata=Q292258 | content=One of the three islands on the river Seine }} * {{see | name=Square Béla Bartók | alt= | url= | email= | address=Front de Seine | lat=48.85120 | long=48.85120 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small park between two highrises on the Front de Seine featuring two interesting sculptures dedicated to the musician }} * {{see | name=Statue de la Liberté | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.850113 | long=2.279787 | directions=Pont de Grenelle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Replica on the site where Bartholdi had his workshop }} * {{see | name=St Christophe de Javel | alt= | url= | email= | address=28 Rue de la Convention | lat=48.8445 | long=2.2795 | directions=Métro Javel - André Citroen | phone=+33 1 45 78 33 70 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Église Saint-Christophe-de-Javel 4.jpg | wikidata=Q3581169 | content=The first concrete church }} * {{see | name=Pont de Bir-Hakeim | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_de_Bir-Hakeim | email= | address= | lat=48.855556 | long=2.287778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pont de Bir-Hakeim | image=Pont de Bir-Hakeim Paris15e 004.JPG | wikidata=Q290355 | lastedit=2015-05-31 | content=Two-level bridge. }} * {{see | name=Pont Mirabeau | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_Mirabeau | email= | address= | lat=48.84639 | long=2.27639 | directions=Metro Javel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pont Mirabeau | image=Pont mirabeau paris general.jpg | wikidata=Q291093 | lastedit=2015-05-31 | content=19th-century bridge. }} ===Museums and galleries=== * {{see | name=Galerie Michèle Broutta | alt= | url=http://www.galerie-broutta.com/ | email=m.broutta@wanadoo.fr | address=31 Rue des Bergers | lat=48.8430 | long=2.2812 | directions=Métro: Charles-Michels, Boucicaut RER: Javel | phone=+33 1 45 77 93 71 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Quality etchings, prints and collectors' books. }} * {{see | name=Musée Bourdelle | alt= | url=http://www.bourdelle.paris.fr/en | email= | address=18, Rue Antoine Bourdelle | lat=48.843056 | long=2.318333 | directions= | phone=+331 49 54 73 73 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Musée Bourdelle | image=Salle des plâtres du musée Bourdelle à Paris.JPG | wikidata=Q2715373 | content=Sculptures by Antoine Bourdelle. }} * {{see | name=Musée Mendjisky | alt= | url=http://www.fmep.fr/ | email= | address=15 Square de Vergennes | lat=48.83900 | long=2.30208 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 32 37 70 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Écoles de Paris housed in a Mallet Stevens Building. }} * {{see | name=Musée du Général Leclerc de Hautecloque et de la Libération de Paris | alt=Musée Jean Moulin | url=https://www.museeliberation-leclerc-moulin.paris.fr/en | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This museum has relocated to 4 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy<br />75014 Paris. }} * {{see | name=Musée Pasteur | alt=Pasteur Museum | url=https://www.pasteur.fr/fr/institut-pasteur/musee-pasteur | email= | address=Institut Pasteur, 25, rue du Dr-Roux | lat=48.84028 | long=2.31139 | directions=Métro Volontaires | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation | price=Entry €14, students €7 | wikipedia=Musée Pasteur | image=Institut Pasteur, Paris 1.jpg | wikidata=Q2255375 | lastedit=2022-12-31 | content=The Pasteur Museum is housed in the apartment where the great scientist spent the last 7 years of his life. Hardly touched since that time, the museum is full of personal memorabilia and scientific instruments. Pasteur is buried on the grounds in a flamboyant mosaic-decorated mausoleum. The museum was closed to individual visitors for security reasons after the 13th November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks. }} ===Parks=== There are several parks, the biggest of which is the Parc André Citroën. * {{see | name=Jardin atlantique | alt= | url= | email= | address=1, place des Cinq Martyrs du Lycée Buffon | lat=48.8399 | long=2.319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jardin Atlantique | image=Jardin Atlantique 2010-04-23.jpg | wikidata=Q1263082 | content=Suspended above the train tracks this garden is surprisingly calm and chilled-out. }} * {{see | name=Parc André Citroën | alt= | url=http://www.paris.fr/portail/Parcs/Portal.lut?page=equipment&template=equipment.template.popup&document_equipment_id=1791&tab=1 | email= | address=2, rue Cauchy | lat=48.840556 | long=2.275278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:45 | price= | wikipedia=Parc André Citroën | image=Parc André Citroen.JPG | wikidata=Q2051953 | content=The large park occupies the 14 ha formerly occupied by a Citroën factory. Several gardens have specific themes, including water games. On sunny weekends or vacation days many people chill out or jog there. }} * {{see | name=Parc Georges-Brassens | alt= | url= | email= | address=rue des Morillons | lat=48.831667 | long=2.3 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parc Georges-Brassens | image=15e Parc Georges Brassens.jpg | wikidata=Q1424710 | content= }} ===Other=== * {{see | name=Parc des Expositions | alt=Porte de Versailles | url=http://www.paris-expoportedeversailles.com | email= | address= | lat=48.8319 | long=2.28912 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Paris expo Porte de Versailles | image=P1050990 Paris XV pte de Versailles entrée du parc des expositions rwk.JPG | wikidata=Q3364319 | content=Paris's international exhibition centre (the 4th largest in [[Europe]]) has millions of visitors annually. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Aquaboulevard | alt= | url=http://www.aquaboulevard.fr/ | email= | address=4 rue louis Armand | lat=48.831111 | long=2.276111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2859130 | content=Biggest swimming pool and recreational center inside Paris. }} * {{do | name=Ballon de Paris | alt=Paris Balloon or Ballon Generali | url=http://www.ballondeparis.com | email= | address=Parc André Citroôen | lat=48.841389 | long=2.274167 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 26 20 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€12 | wikipedia=Ballon Generali | image=Ballon Generali taking off.jpg | wikidata=Q2881327 | content=Get a unique bird's eye view of Paris on board an air-balloon, from an altitude of 150 m. }} * {{do | name=Front de Seine | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_de_Seine | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Take a walk along the ''Front de Seine'' to appreciate the modern mixed use architecture between Bir-Hakeim bridge and Garigliano bridge, some of the buildings were designed by world renowned architects; The view is probably best from bridge Pont Mirabeau. }} * {{do | name=Maison de la culture du Japon | alt= | url=http://www.mcjp.fr/ | email= | address=101Bis Quai Branly | lat=48.8547 | long=2.28972 | directions=Métro Bir-Hakeim | phone=+33 1 44 37 95 01 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2744339 | content=The location hosts several expositions, a library and a concert hall. }} * {{do | name=Tapovan Paris | alt= | url=http://www.tapovan.com.fr {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=9 rue Gutenberg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 77 90 59 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This Ayurvedic centre offers treatment and professional training in various Ayurvedic healing arts: hatha & nada yoga, reiki, Ayurvedic massage, reflexology, oil treatments (e.g. Shirodhara). }} * {{do | name=Tour Montparnasse, Top deck | alt= | url=http://www.tourmontparnasse56.com/en/#/home | email= | address=33, Avenue du Maine | lat=48.84198 | long=2.32181 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 38 52 56 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:30-22:30 | price=€15 | content=Panoramic view of Paris from the 56th floor. }} ==Learn== * {{do | name=le Cordon Bleu | alt=Culinary School | url=http://www.cordonbleu.edu/ | email= | address=13-15 Quai Andre Citroen | lat=48.84830 | long=2.28082 | directions= | phone=+33 1 85 65 15 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8:30 - 22:00 | price= | wikipedia=Le Cordon Bleu | image=Paris 06 2012 Cordon Bleu 3149.jpg | wikidata=Q495992 | lastedit=2017-02-05 | content=Le Cordon Bleu is the world's largest hospitality education institution, with over 50 schools on five continents serving 20,000 students annually. Its education focus is on Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, and Gastronomy. Offering Diplomas in Cuisine, Pastry and Bakery for the aspiring chef as well as short courses, workshops, and guest chefs demonstrations for gourmet enthusiasts. Julia Child, who famously popularized the art of French cuisine in America, graduated from this school in the 1940s, as portrayed in the movie ''Julie & Julia'' by Merryl Streep. }} [[File:Marché rue de la Convention 3, Paris May 2011.jpg|thumb|right|Marché rue de la Convention]] ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Beaugrenelle Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.beaugrenelle-paris.com/ | email=contact@beaugrenelle-paris.com | address=12 rue Linois | lat=48.8482 | long=2.28253 | directions=M10 Charles Michels | phone=+33 153952400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-21:00 | price= | wikipedia=Beaugrenelle Paris shopping mall | wikidata=Q2944936 | content=The mall has 10 movie theaters, shops and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Fromagerie aux produits d'Auvergne | alt= | url= | email= | address=244 Rue de la Convention | lat=48.835818 | long=2.301178 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 78 70 58 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The small shop sells delicious cheese from all over France plus excellent organic eggs. The owners give hints according to ones taste. }} * {{buy | name=Laurent Dubois | alt= | url=http://www.fromageslaurentdubois.fr/ | email=contact@fromageslaurentdubois.fr | address=2 Rue de Lourmel | lat=48.850662 | long=2.292358 | directions=Métro Dupleix | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The cheese shop has a number of choices and let you taste their newest. Plus usually one gets interesting personalized guidance. }} * {{buy | name=Marché du livre ancien et d'occasion | alt= | url=http://gippe.org/ | email= | address=104 Rue Brancion, Parc Georges Brassens | lat=48.831173 | long=2.301634 | directions=T2 Briancon | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa Su 09:00-18:00 | price= | content=Antique and second-hand books are sold. }} * {{buy | name=Aux Merveilleux de Fred | alt= | url=http://www.auxmerveilleux.com/ | email= | address=129 bis rue Saint Charles | lat=48.8440 | long=2.2833 | directions=Métro Saint Charles or Boucicaut | phone=+33 145797247 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 07:30-20:00, Su 07:30–19:00| price= | content=Meringues and meringues, all colors, all sizes. }} * {{buy | name=Roulez Champions | alt= | url=http://www.roulezchampions.com/ | email=info@roulezchampions.com | address=5 Rue Humblot | lat=48.851034 | long=2.293343 | directions=Métro Dupleix | phone=+33 1 40 58 12 22 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:30-13:00, 15:30-19:30 | price= | content=The bike shop repairs any kinds of bikes. They are specialized in selling folding bikes. }} * {{buy | name=Rue du Commerce | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Metro stop Motte Piquet or Commerce | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A shopping street. }} * {{buy | name=Village Suisse | alt= | url=http://www.villagesuisse.com/ | email=info@villagesuisse.com | address=78, avenue de Suffren | lat=48.851208 | long=2.298678 | directions=Métro Motte Piquet | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W-Su 10:30-19:30 | price= | content=Quality antique dealers and galleries. }} ==Eat== [[File:Paris - Pont Mirabeau detail (1).JPG|thumb|Paris - Pont Mirabeau detail]] The quarter of Saint-Lambert contains many cafés and small restaurants, some of them in nice and quiet pedestrian streets or squares. You get out on the Metro station Convention and explore the myriads of small streets. Ideally not wandering too far off Vaugirard street, which fully traverses the 15th arrondissement. If you choose to go up to Montparnasse, there are several good places with fair prices before getting to the train station. On the other hand if you go in direction of Porte de Versailles you will have more choice, but with very fluctuating quality. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Choux d'enfer | alt= | url=http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.fr/2014/02/choux-denfer.html | email= | address=Intersection rue Jean Rey and quai Branly | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Bir-Hakeim or RER Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel | phone=+33 1 47 83 26 67 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–20:30 | price= | content=Street food + haute pâtisserie française = sweet food in a designer "kiosk". }} * {{eat | name=Café Beaugrenelle | alt= | url=http://www.linternaute.com/restaurant/restaurant/44896/le-linois.shtml | email= | address=89 rue St Charles | lat=48.84638 | long=2.28542 | directions=Metro:Charles Michels | phone=+33 1 45 77 72 21 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brasserie on lively Place Charles Michels }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Le Café du Commerce | alt= | url=http://www.lecafeducommerce.com/ | email= | address=51, rue du Commerce | lat=48.846444 | long=2.295517 | directions=Métro Emile Zola | phone=+33 1 45 75 03 27 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00-15:00, 19:00-24:00 | price= | content=Authentic French food and ambience. (Be sure to go to number 51 rue du Commerce, as there is another place nearby with a similar name.) }} * {{eat | name=La Plage Parisienne | alt= | url=http://www.laplageparisienne.fr/ {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=contact@laplageparisienne.fr | address=Port de Javel ht | lat=48.848177 | long=2.279038 | directions= | phone=+33 1 40 59 41 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May-September 12:00-14:30, 19:30-23:00 | price= | content=Along the River, rather pleasant. They also offer cocktails at their bar. }} * {{eat | name=Le Volant | alt= | url= | email= | address=13 rue Beatrix Dussane | lat=48.849775 | long=2.291153 | directions=Metro: Dupleix | phone=+33 1 45 75 27 67 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 12:00–14:30, 19:00–23:00 | price=€30 evening menu | content=The Basque restaurant excels in meat. If you are lucky the soup of the day is the "soupe au marron". There is a possibility to get a 3-course evening menu including entrée, plat and dessert. The home-made "mousse au chocolat" is really big. Also the bistro is generous on the sides: Usually one gets "purée", rice and polenta. Inside the restaurant, the former tricot of the famous French football player Zinedine Zidane is on display. As the small place fills rapidly, reservation is recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Au Roi du café | alt= | url=http://www.paris-bistro.com/choisir/paris15/auroiducafe.html | email= | address=59 rue Lecourbe | lat=48.843710 | long=2.306552 | directions=Sèvres-Lecourbe | phone=+33 1 47 43 48 50 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 06:00-02:00 | price= | content=Belle-Epoque decor, true bisto spirit }} * {{eat | name=Bermuda Onion | alt= | url=http://bermuda-onion.fr/ {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=contact@bermuda-onion.fr | address=Centre commercial Beaugrenelle, Ilôt Verseau - 3rd floor, 7 rue Linois, 75015 | lat=48.84913 | long=2.28223 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 78 83 62 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-00:00 | price= | content=Eat or drink. View of the river even better in the evening. }} * {{eat | name=Eclectic | alt= | url=http://www.restauranteclectic.fr/#information | email=info@restauranteclectic.fr | address=2 Rue Linois, 75015 Paris | lat=48.849141 | long=2.281907 | directions=Métro Charles Michels or Javel | phone=+33 1 77 36 70 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08;00-00:00 | price= | content=Brasserie fashion. Decor Tom Dixon }} * {{eat | name=Le Baribal | alt= | url= | email= | address=186, rue de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris | lat=48.842071 | long=2.307791 | directions=Metro: Volontaires | phone=+33 1 47 34 15 32 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:45-00:00 | price=€20-25 | content= 40-year-old neighborhood bistro run by Louisette and her partner George. Traditional simple fare. }} * {{eat | name=Frame Brasserie | alt= | url=http://www.framebrasserie.fr/about-us/ | email= | address=28, rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris | lat=48.8559932 | long=2.2929157 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 38 57 77 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-12 | content=Californian-style restaurant : a new take on the traditional Parisian brasserie. }} * {{eat | name=Le Cappiello | alt= | url=https://www.lecappiello.fr/ | email= | address=59 Rue Letellier | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 9 83 31 80 86 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20-30 | lastedit=2018-01-18 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Le Ciel de Paris restaurant, Tour Montparnasse, Paris 20 May 2014.jpg|thumb|Le Ciel de Paris, Tour Montparnasse]] * {{eat | name=Afaria | alt= | url=http://www.restaurant-afaria.fr/ | email= | address=15, rue Desnouettes | lat=48.83602 | long=2.291603 | directions=Convention | phone=+33 1 48 42 95 90 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€8-28 | content=This Basque restaurant mainly serves meat or some fancy tapas on the bar. }} * {{eat | name=Le Beurre Noisette | alt= | url=https://www.restaurantbeurrenoisette.com/ | email= | address=68 Rue Vasco de Gama | lat=48.835625 | long=2.284850 | directions=Metro Porte de Versailles | phone=+33 1 48 56 82 49 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 12:00–14:00, 19:00–23:00 | price=3 courses for €35 | content=The restaurant of Thierry Bianqui offers interesting food all year long. Remember to reserve in advance for this cosy place. The menu are written on chalk boards and they can arrange custom demands for vegetarians. The desserts are recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Le Ciel de Paris | alt= | url=http://www.cieldeparis.com/ | email= | address=Top of Tour Montparnasse | lat=48.84212 | long=2.32206 | directions=33, avenue du Maine | phone=+33 1 40 64 77 64 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=360° view. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Benkay | alt= | url=http://www.restaurant-benkay.com/index.php?lang=en | email= | address=Hotel Novotel Front de Seine Grenelle, 61 quai de Grenelle | lat=48.85003 | long=2.28324 | directions= | phone=+33 140582126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Japanese cuisine. Great views. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Celtic Corner Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Rue Lakanal | lat=48.843812 | long=2.295815 | directions= | phone=+33 1 42 50 74 11 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A nice little Irish pub with charming service and fair price. Sports men from the nearby Gymnase "Croix Nivert" like to hang out here for a beer or two. }} * {{drink | name=Crocodile Vert | alt= | url= | email= | address=6 Rue du Hameau | lat=48.835543 | long=2.289318 | directions=Métro Porte de Versailles | phone=+33 1 56 08 15 4 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The small hidden Cuban bar is a bit away from rue de Vaugirard. It is quite popular for the salsa music on the weekends. At later times you'll recognise it by the number of people standing outside. }} * {{drink | name=Le square café | alt= | url= | email= | address=139 Boulevard de Grenelle | lat=48.848317 | long=2.301173 | directions= | phone=+33 1 43 06 80 84 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In spring time sun is shining on the outdoor terrace. It is a nice spot for a tea with soft background music. }} * {{drink | name=Le César Palace Paris | alt= | url=http://cesar-palace-paris.com/ | email=reservations@cesar-palace-paris.com | address=23 Avenue du Maine | lat=48.843265 | long=2.31886 | directions=Station Montparnasse-Bienvenüe (Ligne 4,6,12 ou 13) | phone=+33 1 45 44 46 20 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 42 22 50 30 | hours= | price= | content=Diner and show - Parisian cabaret show and dancing. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Aloha Youth Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.aloha.fr/ | email= | address=1, Rue Borromée | lat= 48.84220 | long=2.30466 | directions= | phone=+33 1 42 73 03 03 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=No membership card required. }} * {{sleep | name=3 Ducks Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.3ducks.fr | email= | address=6 pl. Etienne Pernet | lat=48.84355 | long=2.29252 | directions=near the Eiffel Tower | phone=+33 1 48 42 04 05 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} [[File:15th Arrondissement of Paris as seen from Pont de Bir-Hakeim 140507 1.jpg|thumbnail|right|''Front de Seine'' as seen from ''Pont de Bir-Hakeim'']] ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Campanile Paris XV - Tour Eiffel | alt= | url= | email=paris.toureiffel@campanile.fr | address=30, rue Saint Charles / 21 Rue Sextius-Michel | lat=48.850485 | long=2.288733 | directions=2 min from the Dupleix metro station, Line 6; 2 min from the Charles Michels metro station, Line 10; and 5 min from the RER C station, Champ de Mars | phone=+33 1 45 78 61 33 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 45 79 41 13 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€70-120 | content=English & Spanish spoken at reception. }} * {{sleep | name=Eiffel Seine | url=http://www.eiffelseine.com/ | email= | address=140, boul de Grenelle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 78 14 81 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 45 79 46 96 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=}} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mirabeau Eiffel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmirabeaueiffel.com/en/ | email= | address=35 rue Sebastien Mercier | lat=48.84405 | long=2.27968 | directions= | phone=+33 1 40 58 14 81 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Though it is off centered, It is new, clean and somewhat affordable }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles | url= | email=oceania.paris@oceaniahotels.com | address=52, rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 98 44 38 38 | tollfree= | fax=+33 2 98 43 69 69 | hours= | price=€100-205 | checkin= | checkout= | content=}} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/2175/index.en.shtml | email=H2175@accor.com | address=20, rue Jean Rey | lat=48.85480 | long=2.29233 | directions=Station Tour Eiffel (RER C) / Bir-Hakeim (Metro 6) | phone=+33 825 80 17 17 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€145+ | content=A relatively large mid-range hotel very close to the Eiffel Tower, in a nice, quiet and green area of Grenelle. Despite the closeness, only about a quarter of the rooms, designated as such and commanding higher rates, feature a view of the tower itself. All of the rooms and common spaces have been renovated and feature modern decor inspired by the tower and the metro. The rooms are very functional and feature operable windows, but the amounts of plastic and the violet theme may not provide for a romantic Parisian experience. }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Grenelle | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/1598/index.en.shtml | email=H1598@accor.com | address=64, boul de Grenelle | lat=48.85054 | long=2.29237 | directions=Dupleix Station, Metro 6 | phone=+33 1 45 78 90 90 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€125+ | content=Not to be confused with the other Mercure, this one is not far away but in quite a different setting, facing the busy Boulevard Grenelle and the overground Metro 6 line. Neither as quiet nor as modern or comfortable as the other Mercure. On balance it is one of the cheaper hotels in its class close to the core tourist centre of Paris. }} * {{sleep | name=Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel | alt= | url= | email= | address=61 Quai De Grenelle | lat=48.84965 | long=2.28370 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The largest Novotel in the world was built as a Japanese hotel Nikko, and retains many interesting design elements of the former, like the capsule-style windows, and the Japanese restaurant Benkay. It is by now not ageing that well though and awaits the long-overdue renovation. }} * {{sleep | name=Novotel Paris Gare Montparnasse | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/5060/index.en.shtml | email= | address=17 Rue Du Cotentin | lat=48.8386 | long=2.3150 | directions=Metro: Montparnasse-Bienvenüe or Pasteur | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Located in a quiet corner of Montparnasse, and if you don't mind a 10-min walk to the Metro, this is a nice and relatively new hotel. Easy access from the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe Metro: just take the stairs all the way up to the train platforms, exit on Boulevard de Vaugirard, take a left and follow the street up to the hotel. There is a Velib' City Bike Rental park just outside the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Esteem Tour Eiffel | alt= | url=https://en.esteemtoureiffel.com/ | email=contact@esteemtoureiffel.com | address=9 rue Ginoux, 75015 Paris | lat=48.848126 | long=2.287283 | directions=Metro (10) Station Charles Michels / Metro (6) Station Bir-Hakeim | phone=+33 1 45 77 58 18 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From {{Price|140|$}} | wikidata=Q140089024 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=4-star hotel with 29 air-conditioned rooms in the Beaugrenelle district, close to the Eiffel Tower. Spread over 4 floors with elevator access. Buffet breakfast, concierge service, multilingual staff. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sublim Eiffel | alt= | url=http://www.sublimeiffel.com/ | email=info@sublimeiffel.com | address=94 Boulevard Garibaldi | lat=48.845241 | long=2.310056 | directions=Métro Sèvres-Lecourbe | phone=+33 1 40659595 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 42730713 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Funky decorated rooms located within 15min walk from the Tour Eiffel. }} * {{sleep | name=Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/7229/index.en.shtml | email=h7229@accor.com | address=18 avenue de Suffren | lat=48.85549 | long=2.29264 | directions=entrance is from 22 rue Jean Rey | phone=+33 1-44385600 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1-44385610 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Room-only rates starting from €205, breakfast is €25 per person | content=The former Hilton was taken over by Accor's upscale business hotel brand Pullman and underwent extensive renovation to its rooms and public spaces. It continues to offer close-up views of the Eiffel Tower from the balconies of its relatively spacious for Paris Deluxe (32 m²) and Superior (26 m²) rooms, while the Classic rooms (26 m²) face the courtyard. }} ==Connect== Paris Wi-Fi is free of charge and accessible in a number of parks (Parc Georges Brassens, Parc André Citroën, Jardin Atlantique, Jardin Nicole de Hautecloque) or squares (Saint Lambert, Violet, Clos Feuquières, rue Blomet, Alleray Labrouste), and in the Starbucks and rather fancy McDonald's on Place Charles Michels. ==Go next== * [[Paris/6th_arrondissement|6th arrondissement]] discover the western parts of the quartier latin. * [[Paris/7th_arrondissement|7th arrondissement]] has the Tour Eiffel on the Champ de Mars. * [[Paris/14th arrondissement|14th arrondissement]] * [[Paris/16th_arrondissement|16th arrondissement]] is situated on the other side of the Seine, hosting the Paris Saint-Germain football club. {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|48.8406|2.2939|zoom=14}} {{IsPartOf|Paris}} {{Mapmask |48.8494,2.3038 |48.8575,2.2910 |48.8582,2.2898 |48.8570,2.2886 |48.8561,2.2881 |48.8480,2.2770 |48.8470,2.2757 |48.8362,2.2652 |48.8339,2.2630 |48.8346,2.2675 |48.8346,2.2679 |48.8330,2.2700 |48.8330,2.2700 |48.8328,2.2697 |48.8316,2.2673 |48.8279,2.2678 |48.8278,2.2678 |48.8279,2.2727 |48.8302,2.2763 |48.8325,2.2790 |48.8277,2.2909 |48.8271,2.2922 |48.8259,2.2976 |48.8251,2.3013 |48.8405,2.3199 |48.8398,2.3214 |48.8402,2.3218 |48.8410,2.3215 |48.8431,2.3241 |48.8436,2.3247 |48.8451,2.3202 |48.8455,2.3192 |48.8465,2.3172 |48.8468,2.3166 |48.8460,2.3139 |48.8459,2.3137 |48.8480,2.3105 |48.8480,2.3105 |48.8472,2.3076 |48.8471,2.3073 |48.8494,2.3038}} 7eifv17f5pgq8avs8eegd205v7g12a8 5289112 5289111 2026-06-07T16:12:05Z ~2026-33689-02 2419657 /* Mid-range */ Updated listing for Esteem Tour Eiffel 5289112 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paris 15e Wikivoyage Banner.png|caption=The ''Front de Seine'' of the 15th arrondissement|pgname=15th arrondissement}} The '''15th arrondissement''' of [[Paris]] (also called arrondissment de '''Vaugirard''') is in the city's southwest on the Left Bank of the Seine. Quite up-market and quiet, it is the largest arrondissement by both area and population. Housing over 230,000 inhabitants and providing around 150,000 jobs, it is dense with residential and office developments, including the high rise skyline of ''Front de Seine'' along the northern part of the 15th's bank of the river. On the other hand, it sees relatively little tourist traffic — but that does not mean it is devoid of attractions. The famous skyscraper ''Tour Montparnasse'' and the neighbouring railway station ''Gare Montparnasse'' are on the eastern border of the 15th arrondissement, although the actual district of ''Montparnasse'' is right across the border in the [[Paris/14th arrondissement|14th arrondissement]]. ==Understand== [[File:Paris 15e arrondissement - Quartiers.svg|250px|thumbnail|right|The four administrative quarters of the 15th arrondissement]] The 15th arrondissement is further broken up administratively into four ''quartiers'': Grenelle, Necker, Saint-Lambert and Javel. '''Grenelle''' is the quarter closest to the [[Paris/7th arrondissement|7th arrondissement]] and thus directly neighbouring the ''Champ de Mars'' and the Eiffel Tower. Therefore, it houses many hotels advertising the proximity of the Tower. The waterfront part of Grenelle is home to the 1970s high-rise residential development of ''Beaugrenelle'', and the eponymous shopping mall. The more inland parts of the quarter are filled with 19th-century ''Haussmannian'' buildings, interspersed with some more modern ones. The quarter of '''Necker''', situated between Grenelle and the quarter of ''Montparnasse'' of the [[Paris/14th arrondissement|14th arrondissement]], is home to some of the locations named after Montparnasse, most notably the ''Tour Montparnasse'' and ''Gare Montparnasse''. It also houses more large public service and commercial buildings, such as the expansive ''Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades''. Otherwise, it is full of late 20th-century residential buildings, with many fewer Haussmannian structures than Grenelle. The southeast quarter of '''Saint-Lambert''' is most known for the ''Parc des expositions de la porte de Versailles'', which is one of the largest and most important exhibition centres in France and Europe. The southwestern '''quartier Javel''' had long been an industrial area of Paris, but has been reclaimed as office, residential, and recreational over the decades. It contains the ''Parc André Citroën'', created over the former Citroën factory grounds, and the Heliport of Paris in its southern extremity.<!--The 15th, the largest arrondissement of central Paris, remains heavily residential, up-market and quiet - not a great deal of obvious attractions for the traveller here, apart from the Montparnasse Tower (Tour Montparnasse). Some parts of the arrondissement are close to the Eiffel Tower which actually is in the 7th. Other sights include the Montparnasse Cemetery where Jean-Paul Sartre and Charles Baudelaire are buried, Theatre de la Gaite, and Theatre du Montparnasse. Montparnasse Station (Gare Montparnasse) is a busy hub serving southwest France as well as Spain and Portugal. It is a real Parisian district with a vibrant and lively atmosphere.--> ==Get in== {{Mapframe|48.841328|2.300292|zoom=13}} {{Mapshapes|Q50716}} [[Image:Bir Hakeim Bridge Soldier.jpg|thumb|250px|The Bir Hakeim Bridge Soldier, with the Eiffel Tower in the background]][[File:Paris-ile-des-cygnes-statue-de-la-liberte-tour-eiffel-seine.jpg|thumb|L'île aux cygnes, ''statue de la Liberté'', Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi]][[File:Cristaux.Jean Yves Lechevallier.jpg|thumb|Sculpture ''Cristaux'' in parc Béla Bartók. Jean Yves Lechevallier]] ===By train=== The {{marker|type=go|name=Gare Montparnasse|lat=48.8402|long=2.3191|image=Gare-Montparnasse CRW 1569.jpg|wikidata=Q631114|url=https://www.garesetconnexions.sncf/fr/gares-services/frpmo}} is at the north-eastern extremity of the arrondissement and offers many good connections within the district and all of Paris. Also a direct train to [[Chartres]]. The '''Transilien N''' ends its run here. '''RER C''' runs along the left bank of the Seine across the 15th arrondissement and beyond with stops including ''Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel'', ''Musée d'Orsay'', ''Saint-Michel-Notre Dame'' and ''Gare d'Austerlitz''. In the other direction it is a direct line to [[Versailles|Versailles-Château]]. Also to [[Paris Orly Airport|Orly airport]] ({{IATA|ORY}}) through Pont de Rungis stop. ===By metro=== The following lines go through the 15th arrondissement: * {{rint|paris|6}} crosses the northern part of the 15th from east to west over an elevated estacade. It forms a southern ring through Paris, running between ''Étoile'' and ''Nation'' and also stopping at ''Gare Montparnasse''. * {{rint|paris|8}} runs from the south of the 15th arrondissement northwards, continuing through the 7th onto the right bank of the Seine, including stops at ''Opéra'', ''République'' and ''Bastille''. * {{rint|paris|10}} takes a southwest/northeast tangent through the 15th, connecting it to the 5th, 6th and ''Gare d'Austerlitz'' from one end, and the 16th as well as [[Boulogne-Billancourt]] from the other. * {{rint|paris|12}} runs north-south through the eastern 15th, entering it at the north at ''Gare Montparnasse''. It also stops further north at ''Saint-Lazare''. Major changeover stations: * {{station|Montparnasse-Bienvenüe|4|6|12|13}} (at the foot of ''Gare Montparnasse''). * {{station|La Motte-Picquet–Grenelle|6|8|10}} * {{station|Porte de Versailles|12}} - also trams T2 and T3a pass here. ===By tram=== * '''T2''' from [[Paris/La Défense|La Défense]] ends its run at ''Porte de Versailles'', where it connects to ''T3a'' and ''M12'' * '''T3a''' runs across the south of the 15th arrondissement, starting from the Seine and continuing into the 14th, 13th and 12th ===By bus=== * Lines: 39, 62, 42 (from Gare du Nord), 88, 80, 70, 39 ===By Batobus=== Station Beaugrenelle, Port de Javel Haut [http://www.batobus.com/stations.html] ==See== [[File:Ile des Cygnes and St Christophe Church.jpg|thumb|Ile aux Cygnes in Winter, St Christophe Church - Inside]][[File:Ballon9.jpg|thumb|Ballon de Paris at night]] ===Landmarks=== * {{see | name=Tour Montparnasse | alt= | url=http://www.tour-montparnasse.fr/ | email= | address= | lat=48.84211 | long=2.32198 | directions=Next to the Gare Montparnasse station | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:30-22:30 | price=€11.50, with discounts, children under 7 are free of charge | wikipedia=Tour Montparnasse | image=Remote view of the Tour Montparnasse & Eiffel Tower in 2005.jpg | wikidata=Q323767 | content=If the queues at the Eiffel Tower are just too much for you and your time is limited, consider a trip up the Montparnasse Tower. This is an office building with an observation and shopping area on the 56th floor, where the elevators stop, and an open viewing area on the roof. Arguably the view is better than from the Eiffel Tower: you are not so high up so things are more visible, and you can see the Eiffel Tower! }} * {{see | name=Île aux Cygnes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.851667 | long=2.281944 | directions=Pont de Grenelle – Pont de Bir-Hakeim | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Île aux Cygnes | image=Paris View from the Eiffel Tower third floor Ile aux Cygnes.jpg | wikidata=Q292258 | content=One of the three islands on the river Seine }} * {{see | name=Square Béla Bartók | alt= | url= | email= | address=Front de Seine | lat=48.85120 | long=48.85120 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small park between two highrises on the Front de Seine featuring two interesting sculptures dedicated to the musician }} * {{see | name=Statue de la Liberté | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.850113 | long=2.279787 | directions=Pont de Grenelle | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Replica on the site where Bartholdi had his workshop }} * {{see | name=St Christophe de Javel | alt= | url= | email= | address=28 Rue de la Convention | lat=48.8445 | long=2.2795 | directions=Métro Javel - André Citroen | phone=+33 1 45 78 33 70 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Église Saint-Christophe-de-Javel 4.jpg | wikidata=Q3581169 | content=The first concrete church }} * {{see | name=Pont de Bir-Hakeim | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_de_Bir-Hakeim | email= | address= | lat=48.855556 | long=2.287778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pont de Bir-Hakeim | image=Pont de Bir-Hakeim Paris15e 004.JPG | wikidata=Q290355 | lastedit=2015-05-31 | content=Two-level bridge. }} * {{see | name=Pont Mirabeau | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_Mirabeau | email= | address= | lat=48.84639 | long=2.27639 | directions=Metro Javel | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pont Mirabeau | image=Pont mirabeau paris general.jpg | wikidata=Q291093 | lastedit=2015-05-31 | content=19th-century bridge. }} ===Museums and galleries=== * {{see | name=Galerie Michèle Broutta | alt= | url=http://www.galerie-broutta.com/ | email=m.broutta@wanadoo.fr | address=31 Rue des Bergers | lat=48.8430 | long=2.2812 | directions=Métro: Charles-Michels, Boucicaut RER: Javel | phone=+33 1 45 77 93 71 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Quality etchings, prints and collectors' books. }} * {{see | name=Musée Bourdelle | alt= | url=http://www.bourdelle.paris.fr/en | email= | address=18, Rue Antoine Bourdelle | lat=48.843056 | long=2.318333 | directions= | phone=+331 49 54 73 73 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Musée Bourdelle | image=Salle des plâtres du musée Bourdelle à Paris.JPG | wikidata=Q2715373 | content=Sculptures by Antoine Bourdelle. }} * {{see | name=Musée Mendjisky | alt= | url=http://www.fmep.fr/ | email= | address=15 Square de Vergennes | lat=48.83900 | long=2.30208 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 32 37 70 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-18:00 | price= | content=Écoles de Paris housed in a Mallet Stevens Building. }} * {{see | name=Musée du Général Leclerc de Hautecloque et de la Libération de Paris | alt=Musée Jean Moulin | url=https://www.museeliberation-leclerc-moulin.paris.fr/en | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This museum has relocated to 4 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy<br />75014 Paris. }} * {{see | name=Musée Pasteur | alt=Pasteur Museum | url=https://www.pasteur.fr/fr/institut-pasteur/musee-pasteur | email= | address=Institut Pasteur, 25, rue du Dr-Roux | lat=48.84028 | long=2.31139 | directions=Métro Volontaires | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation | price=Entry €14, students €7 | wikipedia=Musée Pasteur | image=Institut Pasteur, Paris 1.jpg | wikidata=Q2255375 | lastedit=2022-12-31 | content=The Pasteur Museum is housed in the apartment where the great scientist spent the last 7 years of his life. Hardly touched since that time, the museum is full of personal memorabilia and scientific instruments. Pasteur is buried on the grounds in a flamboyant mosaic-decorated mausoleum. The museum was closed to individual visitors for security reasons after the 13th November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks. }} ===Parks=== There are several parks, the biggest of which is the Parc André Citroën. * {{see | name=Jardin atlantique | alt= | url= | email= | address=1, place des Cinq Martyrs du Lycée Buffon | lat=48.8399 | long=2.319 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jardin Atlantique | image=Jardin Atlantique 2010-04-23.jpg | wikidata=Q1263082 | content=Suspended above the train tracks this garden is surprisingly calm and chilled-out. }} * {{see | name=Parc André Citroën | alt= | url=http://www.paris.fr/portail/Parcs/Portal.lut?page=equipment&template=equipment.template.popup&document_equipment_id=1791&tab=1 | email= | address=2, rue Cauchy | lat=48.840556 | long=2.275278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-17:45 | price= | wikipedia=Parc André Citroën | image=Parc André Citroen.JPG | wikidata=Q2051953 | content=The large park occupies the 14 ha formerly occupied by a Citroën factory. Several gardens have specific themes, including water games. On sunny weekends or vacation days many people chill out or jog there. }} * {{see | name=Parc Georges-Brassens | alt= | url= | email= | address=rue des Morillons | lat=48.831667 | long=2.3 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parc Georges-Brassens | image=15e Parc Georges Brassens.jpg | wikidata=Q1424710 | content= }} ===Other=== * {{see | name=Parc des Expositions | alt=Porte de Versailles | url=http://www.paris-expoportedeversailles.com | email= | address= | lat=48.8319 | long=2.28912 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Paris expo Porte de Versailles | image=P1050990 Paris XV pte de Versailles entrée du parc des expositions rwk.JPG | wikidata=Q3364319 | content=Paris's international exhibition centre (the 4th largest in [[Europe]]) has millions of visitors annually. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Aquaboulevard | alt= | url=http://www.aquaboulevard.fr/ | email= | address=4 rue louis Armand | lat=48.831111 | long=2.276111 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2859130 | content=Biggest swimming pool and recreational center inside Paris. }} * {{do | name=Ballon de Paris | alt=Paris Balloon or Ballon Generali | url=http://www.ballondeparis.com | email= | address=Parc André Citroôen | lat=48.841389 | long=2.274167 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 26 20 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€12 | wikipedia=Ballon Generali | image=Ballon Generali taking off.jpg | wikidata=Q2881327 | content=Get a unique bird's eye view of Paris on board an air-balloon, from an altitude of 150 m. }} * {{do | name=Front de Seine | alt= | url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_de_Seine | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Take a walk along the ''Front de Seine'' to appreciate the modern mixed use architecture between Bir-Hakeim bridge and Garigliano bridge, some of the buildings were designed by world renowned architects; The view is probably best from bridge Pont Mirabeau. }} * {{do | name=Maison de la culture du Japon | alt= | url=http://www.mcjp.fr/ | email= | address=101Bis Quai Branly | lat=48.8547 | long=2.28972 | directions=Métro Bir-Hakeim | phone=+33 1 44 37 95 01 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2744339 | content=The location hosts several expositions, a library and a concert hall. }} * {{do | name=Tapovan Paris | alt= | url=http://www.tapovan.com.fr {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=9 rue Gutenberg | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 77 90 59 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This Ayurvedic centre offers treatment and professional training in various Ayurvedic healing arts: hatha & nada yoga, reiki, Ayurvedic massage, reflexology, oil treatments (e.g. Shirodhara). }} * {{do | name=Tour Montparnasse, Top deck | alt= | url=http://www.tourmontparnasse56.com/en/#/home | email= | address=33, Avenue du Maine | lat=48.84198 | long=2.32181 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 38 52 56 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:30-22:30 | price=€15 | content=Panoramic view of Paris from the 56th floor. }} ==Learn== * {{do | name=le Cordon Bleu | alt=Culinary School | url=http://www.cordonbleu.edu/ | email= | address=13-15 Quai Andre Citroen | lat=48.84830 | long=2.28082 | directions= | phone=+33 1 85 65 15 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8:30 - 22:00 | price= | wikipedia=Le Cordon Bleu | image=Paris 06 2012 Cordon Bleu 3149.jpg | wikidata=Q495992 | lastedit=2017-02-05 | content=Le Cordon Bleu is the world's largest hospitality education institution, with over 50 schools on five continents serving 20,000 students annually. Its education focus is on Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, and Gastronomy. Offering Diplomas in Cuisine, Pastry and Bakery for the aspiring chef as well as short courses, workshops, and guest chefs demonstrations for gourmet enthusiasts. Julia Child, who famously popularized the art of French cuisine in America, graduated from this school in the 1940s, as portrayed in the movie ''Julie & Julia'' by Merryl Streep. }} [[File:Marché rue de la Convention 3, Paris May 2011.jpg|thumb|right|Marché rue de la Convention]] ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Beaugrenelle Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.beaugrenelle-paris.com/ | email=contact@beaugrenelle-paris.com | address=12 rue Linois | lat=48.8482 | long=2.28253 | directions=M10 Charles Michels | phone=+33 153952400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 10:00-21:00 | price= | wikipedia=Beaugrenelle Paris shopping mall | wikidata=Q2944936 | content=The mall has 10 movie theaters, shops and restaurants. }} * {{buy | name=Fromagerie aux produits d'Auvergne | alt= | url= | email= | address=244 Rue de la Convention | lat=48.835818 | long=2.301178 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 78 70 58 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The small shop sells delicious cheese from all over France plus excellent organic eggs. The owners give hints according to ones taste. }} * {{buy | name=Laurent Dubois | alt= | url=http://www.fromageslaurentdubois.fr/ | email=contact@fromageslaurentdubois.fr | address=2 Rue de Lourmel | lat=48.850662 | long=2.292358 | directions=Métro Dupleix | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The cheese shop has a number of choices and let you taste their newest. Plus usually one gets interesting personalized guidance. }} * {{buy | name=Marché du livre ancien et d'occasion | alt= | url=http://gippe.org/ | email= | address=104 Rue Brancion, Parc Georges Brassens | lat=48.831173 | long=2.301634 | directions=T2 Briancon | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa Su 09:00-18:00 | price= | content=Antique and second-hand books are sold. }} * {{buy | name=Aux Merveilleux de Fred | alt= | url=http://www.auxmerveilleux.com/ | email= | address=129 bis rue Saint Charles | lat=48.8440 | long=2.2833 | directions=Métro Saint Charles or Boucicaut | phone=+33 145797247 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 07:30-20:00, Su 07:30–19:00| price= | content=Meringues and meringues, all colors, all sizes. }} * {{buy | name=Roulez Champions | alt= | url=http://www.roulezchampions.com/ | email=info@roulezchampions.com | address=5 Rue Humblot | lat=48.851034 | long=2.293343 | directions=Métro Dupleix | phone=+33 1 40 58 12 22 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:30-13:00, 15:30-19:30 | price= | content=The bike shop repairs any kinds of bikes. They are specialized in selling folding bikes. }} * {{buy | name=Rue du Commerce | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Metro stop Motte Piquet or Commerce | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A shopping street. }} * {{buy | name=Village Suisse | alt= | url=http://www.villagesuisse.com/ | email=info@villagesuisse.com | address=78, avenue de Suffren | lat=48.851208 | long=2.298678 | directions=Métro Motte Piquet | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M W-Su 10:30-19:30 | price= | content=Quality antique dealers and galleries. }} ==Eat== [[File:Paris - Pont Mirabeau detail (1).JPG|thumb|Paris - Pont Mirabeau detail]] The quarter of Saint-Lambert contains many cafés and small restaurants, some of them in nice and quiet pedestrian streets or squares. You get out on the Metro station Convention and explore the myriads of small streets. Ideally not wandering too far off Vaugirard street, which fully traverses the 15th arrondissement. If you choose to go up to Montparnasse, there are several good places with fair prices before getting to the train station. On the other hand if you go in direction of Porte de Versailles you will have more choice, but with very fluctuating quality. ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Choux d'enfer | alt= | url=http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.fr/2014/02/choux-denfer.html | email= | address=Intersection rue Jean Rey and quai Branly | lat= | long= | directions=Métro Bir-Hakeim or RER Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel | phone=+33 1 47 83 26 67 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 09:00–20:30 | price= | content=Street food + haute pâtisserie française = sweet food in a designer "kiosk". }} * {{eat | name=Café Beaugrenelle | alt= | url=http://www.linternaute.com/restaurant/restaurant/44896/le-linois.shtml | email= | address=89 rue St Charles | lat=48.84638 | long=2.28542 | directions=Metro:Charles Michels | phone=+33 1 45 77 72 21 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Brasserie on lively Place Charles Michels }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Le Café du Commerce | alt= | url=http://www.lecafeducommerce.com/ | email= | address=51, rue du Commerce | lat=48.846444 | long=2.295517 | directions=Métro Emile Zola | phone=+33 1 45 75 03 27 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00-15:00, 19:00-24:00 | price= | content=Authentic French food and ambience. (Be sure to go to number 51 rue du Commerce, as there is another place nearby with a similar name.) }} * {{eat | name=La Plage Parisienne | alt= | url=http://www.laplageparisienne.fr/ {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=contact@laplageparisienne.fr | address=Port de Javel ht | lat=48.848177 | long=2.279038 | directions= | phone=+33 1 40 59 41 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May-September 12:00-14:30, 19:30-23:00 | price= | content=Along the River, rather pleasant. They also offer cocktails at their bar. }} * {{eat | name=Le Volant | alt= | url= | email= | address=13 rue Beatrix Dussane | lat=48.849775 | long=2.291153 | directions=Metro: Dupleix | phone=+33 1 45 75 27 67 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 12:00–14:30, 19:00–23:00 | price=€30 evening menu | content=The Basque restaurant excels in meat. If you are lucky the soup of the day is the "soupe au marron". There is a possibility to get a 3-course evening menu including entrée, plat and dessert. The home-made "mousse au chocolat" is really big. Also the bistro is generous on the sides: Usually one gets "purée", rice and polenta. Inside the restaurant, the former tricot of the famous French football player Zinedine Zidane is on display. As the small place fills rapidly, reservation is recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Au Roi du café | alt= | url=http://www.paris-bistro.com/choisir/paris15/auroiducafe.html | email= | address=59 rue Lecourbe | lat=48.843710 | long=2.306552 | directions=Sèvres-Lecourbe | phone=+33 1 47 43 48 50 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 06:00-02:00 | price= | content=Belle-Epoque decor, true bisto spirit }} * {{eat | name=Bermuda Onion | alt= | url=http://bermuda-onion.fr/ {{dead link|June 2020|December 2020}} | email=contact@bermuda-onion.fr | address=Centre commercial Beaugrenelle, Ilôt Verseau - 3rd floor, 7 rue Linois, 75015 | lat=48.84913 | long=2.28223 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 78 83 62 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=08:00-00:00 | price= | content=Eat or drink. View of the river even better in the evening. }} * {{eat | name=Eclectic | alt= | url=http://www.restauranteclectic.fr/#information | email=info@restauranteclectic.fr | address=2 Rue Linois, 75015 Paris | lat=48.849141 | long=2.281907 | directions=Métro Charles Michels or Javel | phone=+33 1 77 36 70 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 08;00-00:00 | price= | content=Brasserie fashion. Decor Tom Dixon }} * {{eat | name=Le Baribal | alt= | url= | email= | address=186, rue de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris | lat=48.842071 | long=2.307791 | directions=Metro: Volontaires | phone=+33 1 47 34 15 32 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 11:45-00:00 | price=€20-25 | content= 40-year-old neighborhood bistro run by Louisette and her partner George. Traditional simple fare. }} * {{eat | name=Frame Brasserie | alt= | url=http://www.framebrasserie.fr/about-us/ | email= | address=28, rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris | lat=48.8559932 | long=2.2929157 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 38 57 77 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-12 | content=Californian-style restaurant : a new take on the traditional Parisian brasserie. }} * {{eat | name=Le Cappiello | alt= | url=https://www.lecappiello.fr/ | email= | address=59 Rue Letellier | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 9 83 31 80 86 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€20-30 | lastedit=2018-01-18 | content= }} ===Splurge=== [[File:Le Ciel de Paris restaurant, Tour Montparnasse, Paris 20 May 2014.jpg|thumb|Le Ciel de Paris, Tour Montparnasse]] * {{eat | name=Afaria | alt= | url=http://www.restaurant-afaria.fr/ | email= | address=15, rue Desnouettes | lat=48.83602 | long=2.291603 | directions=Convention | phone=+33 1 48 42 95 90 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€8-28 | content=This Basque restaurant mainly serves meat or some fancy tapas on the bar. }} * {{eat | name=Le Beurre Noisette | alt= | url=https://www.restaurantbeurrenoisette.com/ | email= | address=68 Rue Vasco de Gama | lat=48.835625 | long=2.284850 | directions=Metro Porte de Versailles | phone=+33 1 48 56 82 49 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa 12:00–14:00, 19:00–23:00 | price=3 courses for €35 | content=The restaurant of Thierry Bianqui offers interesting food all year long. Remember to reserve in advance for this cosy place. The menu are written on chalk boards and they can arrange custom demands for vegetarians. The desserts are recommended. }} * {{eat | name=Le Ciel de Paris | alt= | url=http://www.cieldeparis.com/ | email= | address=Top of Tour Montparnasse | lat=48.84212 | long=2.32206 | directions=33, avenue du Maine | phone=+33 1 40 64 77 64 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=360° view. }} * {{eat | name=Restaurant Benkay | alt= | url=http://www.restaurant-benkay.com/index.php?lang=en | email= | address=Hotel Novotel Front de Seine Grenelle, 61 quai de Grenelle | lat=48.85003 | long=2.28324 | directions= | phone=+33 140582126 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Japanese cuisine. Great views. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Celtic Corner Pub | alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Rue Lakanal | lat=48.843812 | long=2.295815 | directions= | phone=+33 1 42 50 74 11 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A nice little Irish pub with charming service and fair price. Sports men from the nearby Gymnase "Croix Nivert" like to hang out here for a beer or two. }} * {{drink | name=Crocodile Vert | alt= | url= | email= | address=6 Rue du Hameau | lat=48.835543 | long=2.289318 | directions=Métro Porte de Versailles | phone=+33 1 56 08 15 4 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The small hidden Cuban bar is a bit away from rue de Vaugirard. It is quite popular for the salsa music on the weekends. At later times you'll recognise it by the number of people standing outside. }} * {{drink | name=Le square café | alt= | url= | email= | address=139 Boulevard de Grenelle | lat=48.848317 | long=2.301173 | directions= | phone=+33 1 43 06 80 84 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In spring time sun is shining on the outdoor terrace. It is a nice spot for a tea with soft background music. }} * {{drink | name=Le César Palace Paris | alt= | url=http://cesar-palace-paris.com/ | email=reservations@cesar-palace-paris.com | address=23 Avenue du Maine | lat=48.843265 | long=2.31886 | directions=Station Montparnasse-Bienvenüe (Ligne 4,6,12 ou 13) | phone=+33 1 45 44 46 20 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 42 22 50 30 | hours= | price= | content=Diner and show - Parisian cabaret show and dancing. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Aloha Youth Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.aloha.fr/ | email= | address=1, Rue Borromée | lat= 48.84220 | long=2.30466 | directions= | phone=+33 1 42 73 03 03 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=No membership card required. }} * {{sleep | name=3 Ducks Hostel | alt= | url=http://www.3ducks.fr | email= | address=6 pl. Etienne Pernet | lat=48.84355 | long=2.29252 | directions=near the Eiffel Tower | phone=+33 1 48 42 04 05 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} [[File:15th Arrondissement of Paris as seen from Pont de Bir-Hakeim 140507 1.jpg|thumbnail|right|''Front de Seine'' as seen from ''Pont de Bir-Hakeim'']] ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Campanile Paris XV - Tour Eiffel | alt= | url= | email=paris.toureiffel@campanile.fr | address=30, rue Saint Charles / 21 Rue Sextius-Michel | lat=48.850485 | long=2.288733 | directions=2 min from the Dupleix metro station, Line 6; 2 min from the Charles Michels metro station, Line 10; and 5 min from the RER C station, Champ de Mars | phone=+33 1 45 78 61 33 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 45 79 41 13 | checkin= | checkout= | price=€70-120 | content=English & Spanish spoken at reception. }} * {{sleep | name=Eiffel Seine | url=http://www.eiffelseine.com/ | email= | address=140, boul de Grenelle | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 78 14 81 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 45 79 46 96 | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=}} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mirabeau Eiffel | alt= | url=http://www.hotelmirabeaueiffel.com/en/ | email= | address=35 rue Sebastien Mercier | lat=48.84405 | long=2.27968 | directions= | phone=+33 1 40 58 14 81 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Though it is off centered, It is new, clean and somewhat affordable }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles | url= | email=oceania.paris@oceaniahotels.com | address=52, rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 2 98 44 38 38 | tollfree= | fax=+33 2 98 43 69 69 | hours= | price=€100-205 | checkin= | checkout= | content=}} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/2175/index.en.shtml | email=H2175@accor.com | address=20, rue Jean Rey | lat=48.85480 | long=2.29233 | directions=Station Tour Eiffel (RER C) / Bir-Hakeim (Metro 6) | phone=+33 825 80 17 17 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€145+ | content=A relatively large mid-range hotel very close to the Eiffel Tower, in a nice, quiet and green area of Grenelle. Despite the closeness, only about a quarter of the rooms, designated as such and commanding higher rates, feature a view of the tower itself. All of the rooms and common spaces have been renovated and feature modern decor inspired by the tower and the metro. The rooms are very functional and feature operable windows, but the amounts of plastic and the violet theme may not provide for a romantic Parisian experience. }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Grenelle | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/1598/index.en.shtml | email=H1598@accor.com | address=64, boul de Grenelle | lat=48.85054 | long=2.29237 | directions=Dupleix Station, Metro 6 | phone=+33 1 45 78 90 90 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€125+ | content=Not to be confused with the other Mercure, this one is not far away but in quite a different setting, facing the busy Boulevard Grenelle and the overground Metro 6 line. Neither as quiet nor as modern or comfortable as the other Mercure. On balance it is one of the cheaper hotels in its class close to the core tourist centre of Paris. }} * {{sleep | name=Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel | alt= | url= | email= | address=61 Quai De Grenelle | lat=48.84965 | long=2.28370 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The largest Novotel in the world was built as a Japanese hotel Nikko, and retains many interesting design elements of the former, like the capsule-style windows, and the Japanese restaurant Benkay. It is by now not ageing that well though and awaits the long-overdue renovation. }} * {{sleep | name=Novotel Paris Gare Montparnasse | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/5060/index.en.shtml | email= | address=17 Rue Du Cotentin | lat=48.8386 | long=2.3150 | directions=Metro: Montparnasse-Bienvenüe or Pasteur | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Located in a quiet corner of Montparnasse, and if you don't mind a 10-min walk to the Metro, this is a nice and relatively new hotel. Easy access from the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe Metro: just take the stairs all the way up to the train platforms, exit on Boulevard de Vaugirard, take a left and follow the street up to the hotel. There is a Velib' City Bike Rental park just outside the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Esteem Tour Eiffel | alt= | url=https://en.esteemtoureiffel.com/ | email=contact@esteemtoureiffel.com | address=9 rue Ginoux, 75015 Paris | lat=48.848126 | long=2.287283 | directions=Metro (10) Station Charles Michels / Metro (6) Station Bir-Hakeim | phone=+33 1 45 77 58 18 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Room-only rates starting from $140 | wikidata=Q140089024 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=4-star hotel with 29 air-conditioned rooms in the Beaugrenelle district, close to the Eiffel Tower. Spread over 4 floors with elevator access. Buffet breakfast, concierge service, multilingual staff. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sublim Eiffel | alt= | url=http://www.sublimeiffel.com/ | email=info@sublimeiffel.com | address=94 Boulevard Garibaldi | lat=48.845241 | long=2.310056 | directions=Métro Sèvres-Lecourbe | phone=+33 1 40659595 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 42730713 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Funky decorated rooms located within 15min walk from the Tour Eiffel. }} * {{sleep | name=Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/7229/index.en.shtml | email=h7229@accor.com | address=18 avenue de Suffren | lat=48.85549 | long=2.29264 | directions=entrance is from 22 rue Jean Rey | phone=+33 1-44385600 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1-44385610 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Room-only rates starting from €205, breakfast is €25 per person | content=The former Hilton was taken over by Accor's upscale business hotel brand Pullman and underwent extensive renovation to its rooms and public spaces. It continues to offer close-up views of the Eiffel Tower from the balconies of its relatively spacious for Paris Deluxe (32 m²) and Superior (26 m²) rooms, while the Classic rooms (26 m²) face the courtyard. }} ==Connect== Paris Wi-Fi is free of charge and accessible in a number of parks (Parc Georges Brassens, Parc André Citroën, Jardin Atlantique, Jardin Nicole de Hautecloque) or squares (Saint Lambert, Violet, Clos Feuquières, rue Blomet, Alleray Labrouste), and in the Starbucks and rather fancy McDonald's on Place Charles Michels. ==Go next== * [[Paris/6th_arrondissement|6th arrondissement]] discover the western parts of the quartier latin. * [[Paris/7th_arrondissement|7th arrondissement]] has the Tour Eiffel on the Champ de Mars. * [[Paris/14th arrondissement|14th arrondissement]] * [[Paris/16th_arrondissement|16th arrondissement]] is situated on the other side of the Seine, hosting the Paris Saint-Germain football club. {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|48.8406|2.2939|zoom=14}} {{IsPartOf|Paris}} {{Mapmask |48.8494,2.3038 |48.8575,2.2910 |48.8582,2.2898 |48.8570,2.2886 |48.8561,2.2881 |48.8480,2.2770 |48.8470,2.2757 |48.8362,2.2652 |48.8339,2.2630 |48.8346,2.2675 |48.8346,2.2679 |48.8330,2.2700 |48.8330,2.2700 |48.8328,2.2697 |48.8316,2.2673 |48.8279,2.2678 |48.8278,2.2678 |48.8279,2.2727 |48.8302,2.2763 |48.8325,2.2790 |48.8277,2.2909 |48.8271,2.2922 |48.8259,2.2976 |48.8251,2.3013 |48.8405,2.3199 |48.8398,2.3214 |48.8402,2.3218 |48.8410,2.3215 |48.8431,2.3241 |48.8436,2.3247 |48.8451,2.3202 |48.8455,2.3192 |48.8465,2.3172 |48.8468,2.3166 |48.8460,2.3139 |48.8459,2.3137 |48.8480,2.3105 |48.8480,2.3105 |48.8472,2.3076 |48.8471,2.3073 |48.8494,2.3038}} mmmh142fp6uyd7lxdqgn213nwtbo1cu 0 26819 5289120 5261045 2026-06-07T16:25:31Z ~2026-33689-02 2419657 /* Mid-range */ Added listing for Helzear Champs-Élysées 5289120 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paris 16e Wikivoyage Banner .png|pgname=16th arrondissement|unesco=yes}} This large district occupies most of the West of Paris, extending east-west between the bends of the Seine from the Jardins of Trocadero immediately facing the Eiffel Tower to the expansive ''Bois du Boulogne'' (which occupies a larger part of the 16th's territory), and north-south from the ''Etoile'' to the southern border of Paris. It is known to be the residence of choice for affluent Parisians, and for hosting numerous internationally famous events, such as the ''Roland Garros'' French Open tennis tournaments, as well as the home stadium of the ''Paris Saint-Germain'' football club. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|48.8578|2.2627|zoom=13|width=470|height=470|staticmap=Paris 16th arrondissement map with listings 2.png}} {{Mapshape}} ===By Métro=== * {{rint|paris|1}} runs along the northern border of the arrondissement, stopping in the 16th (from East to West) at ''Charles de Gaulle-Etoile'', ''Argentine'' and ''Porte Maillot'' * {{rint|paris|2}} has its western terminus in the 16th - the stations within the arrondissement are (from East to West) ''Charles de Gaulle-Etoile'', ''Victor Hugo'' and ''Porte Dauphine'' (said terminus) * {{rint|paris|9}} traverses the 16th north-south, with stations between ''Alma-Marceau'' and ''Porte de Saint-Claud'' falling within the arrondissement. * {{rint|paris|10}} loops through the southern part of the 16th, starting at ''Mirabeau'' * {{rint|paris|6}} goes from the ''Etoile'' southwards through the 16th, exiting it by crossing the Seine towards the 15th between ''Passy'' and ''Bir-Hakeim'' ==See== === Museum === [[File:Fontaine du Trocadéro.JPG|thumb|Trocadero]] * {{see | name=Palais de Chaillot | alt= | url= | email= | address={{station|Trocadéro|6|9}} | lat=48.862217 | long=2.288247 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palais de Chaillot | image=Trocadero pic1.jpg | wikidata=Q13360213 | content=Great perspective on the Eiffel Tower and Left Bank from ''Place du Trocadéro'' in between the two buildings of the palais. Former location of the Palais du Trocadéro. It accommodates three museums, an aquarium, and the Theatre Nationale du Chaillot. }} * {{see | name=Musée Marmottan | alt= | url=http://www.marmottan.fr/ | email= | address=2 rue Louis-Boilly, 16th | lat=48.859361 | long=2.2675 | directions=Metro: {{station|La Muette|9}} | phone=+33 1 44 96 50 33 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu W F-Su 10:00-18:00; Th 10:00-21:00; last entry 30 min before closing | price=€12; children under 18 and students under 25 €8.50; children under 7 and people with disabilities free | wikipedia=Musée Marmottan Monet | image=Musée Marmottan Paris.JPG | wikidata=Q1327886 | lastedit=2018-12-01 | content=This charming museum is owned by the French Académie des Beaux-Arts. Its main collection areas, the result of several large donations, include: First Empire art and furnishings; illuminated manuscripts; and Impressionist art, including the largest Monet collection in the world and works by Renoir, Manet, Morisot, Caillebotte and Gauguin. }} * {{see | name=Musée en Herbe | alt= | url=http://www.musee-en-herbe.com | email= | address=Jardin d'Acclimation, Bois de Boulogne | lat=48.87769 | long=2.26876 | directions={{station|Les Sablons|1}} | phone=+33 1 40 67 97 66 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-19:00 | price=€4 for the exhibitions, €8 for the workshops, but add €2.70 for entrance to the garden. Some discounts are available | wikipedia=Musée en Herbe | image=Groupe-baby-maquette.jpg | wikidata=Q3330549 | content=With a teaching style based on fun and humour, the Musée en Herbe offers classes and games about art especially designed for '''children'''. Observation, imagination and identification games permit kids to discover the works of art and objects shown, at their own pace. The exhibits are all hands-on so kids can have a free reign in the museum, and if that's not enough there are workshops as well. }} * {{see | name=Palais de Tokyo | alt=Site de création contemporaine | url=http://www.palaisdetokyo.com | email=accueil@palaisdetokyo.com | address=13, avenue du Président Wilson | lat=48.864167 | long=2.297222 | directions={{station|Iéna}} or {{station|Alma Marceau|9}} | phone=+ 01 81 97 35 88 | tollfree= | hours=W-M 12:00 - 00:00 | price=€12 adults, €9 concessions | wikipedia=Palais de Tokyo | wikidata=Q1535247 | content=The Palais de Tokyo is Paris's largest specialist contemporary art exhibition venue, owned and operated by the national government. The building dates to 1937 and also includes the Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris. }} * {{see | name=Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris | alt= | url=http://mam.paris.fr/ | email= | address=11 avenue du Président Wilson | lat=48.863889 | long=2.297222 | directions={{station|Alma-Marceau or Iéna|9}} | phone=+ 01 53 67 40 00 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 | price=Free, temporary exhibitions have various charges | wikipedia=Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris | image=Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris.jpg | wikidata=Q857276 | lastedit=2017-05-22 | content=The east wing of the Palais de Tokyo holds the modern art collection of the city of Paris, dating roughly from World War I to date (the older part of the collection is at the Petit Palais in the 8th), including around 10,000 works. }} * {{see | name=Musée Dapper | alt= | url=http://www.dapper.fr/ | email= | address=35 bis, rue Paul Valéry | lat=48.871667 | long=2.288056 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 00 91 75 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W F-M 11:00-19:00 | price=Adults €6, concessional rate €4, free on the last Wednesday of each month | wikipedia=Musée Dapper | image=Musée Dapper.jpg | wikidata=Q2023566 | lastedit=2015-12-06 | content=This small museum hosts high quality African art exhibitions. It also features an interesting bookshop and cafe. }} * {{see | name=Fondation Louis Vuitton | alt= | url=http://www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/ | email= | address=8, avenue de Mahatma Gandhi | lat=48.876667 | long=2.263333 | directions={{station|Les Sablons|1}}. Also dedicated shuttle from corner of Etoile and Av. Friedland, €2, online booking only | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Louis Vuitton Foundation | image=Fondation Louis Vuitton 001.jpg | wikidata=Q3075489 | lastedit=2017-05-27 | content=20th- and 21st-century art in a building designed by Frank Gehry }} * {{see | name=Musée Yves Saint Laurent | alt= | url=https://museeyslparis.com | email=contact@museeyslparis.com | address=5 avenue Marceau | lat=48.865619 | long=2.299603 | directions={{station|Alma-Marceau|9}} | phone=+33 1 44 31 64 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10:00-18:00 | price=€10 | image=Musée Yves Saint Laurent Avenue Marceau Paris 16 - Vue1.jpg | wikidata=Q43688220 | lastedit=2018-01-04 | content= }} * {{see | name=Musée Nationale de la Marine | alt=National Maritime Museum | url=http://www.musee-marine.fr/paris | email= | address=17 place du Trocadéro | lat=48.862217 | long=2.288247 | directions=Metro: {{station|Trocadéro|6|9}} | phone=+33 1 53 65 69 69 | tollfree= | hours=W F-M 11:00-19:00; Th 11:00-22:00 | price=€12 at ticket office, €11 online. Free to under eighteens | wikipedia=Musée_national_de_la_Marine | wikidata=Q1286709 | lastedit=2025-04-19 | content=Reconstructed in 2023, the Paris branch of the National Maritime Museum, one of the three museums in the Palais du Chaillot, cannot accommodate any full-size ships, but has a wide range of smaller artifacts, artworks and models, covering both the Navy and commercial shipping. }} * {{see | name=Musée de l'Homme | alt=Museum of Mankind | url=http://www.museedelhomme.fr/ | email=mdh@mnhn.fr | address=17 Place du Trocadero | lat=48.862217 | long=2.288247 | directions=Metro: {{station|Trocadéro|6|9}} | phone=+33 1 44 05 72 72 | tollfree= | hours=W-M 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:00 | price=€10 adult, €7 reductions | wikipedia=Musée de l'Homme | image=Musée de l'homme.jpg | wikidata=Q670268 | lastedit=2018-12-01 | content=The Museum of Mankind, accommodated in the Palais du Chaillot, is an anthropological museum covering the history of mankind and human societies. }} * {{see | name=Cité de l'architecture & du patrimoine | alt=City of Architecture & Heritage (former National Museum of French Monuments) | url=https://www.citedelarchitecture.fr | email= | address=1 place du Trocadéro | lat=48.862823 | long=2.288369 | directions=Metro: {{station|Trocadéro|6|9}} | phone=+33 1 58 51 52 00 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 11:00-19:00, Th until 21:00 | price=€8 adult, €6 reduced | wikipedia=Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine | image=Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine.jpg | wikidata=Q537515 | lastedit=2018-09-12 | content=The City of Architecture and Heritage, accommodated in the Palais du Chaillot, is a museum and gallery of French architecture. The centrepiece is the spectacular Hall of Casts, a collection of full-size plaster casts of facades, towers, doorways and windows of great buildings from all over France. Architecture of the late 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries is represented by additional galleries of models and images. }} * {{see | name=Guimet Museum | alt=Musée national des arts asiatiques [MNAAG] | url=http://www.guimet.fr/ | email= | address= | lat=48.86527777777778 | long=2.2938888888888886 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q860994 | lastedit=2020-11-19 | content=Has one of the largest collections abroad of Asian art. }} === Parks === *{{see | name=Jardin d'Acclimatation | alt= | url=http://www.jardindacclimatation.fr | email= | address= | lat=48.8775 | long=2.263056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jardin d'Acclimatation | wikidata=Q3090513 | content=The northwest corner of the Bois de Boulogne is occupied by the oldest operating amusement park in the world, the Jardin d'Acclimatation, which is mainly known for offering a wide range of amusements which are appropriate even for very small children. They have miniature roller-coasters for children as small as three years, and the usual range of pony rides etc. }} * {{see | name=Jardins du Trocadéro | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.861392 | long=2.289631 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jardins du Trocadéro | image=Jardins du Trocadéro - 20150801 15h24 (10619).jpg | wikidata=Q1683459 | lastedit=2018-07-22 | content=Tourists cross this park with the large fountain on the way to the Place du Trocadéro viewpoint to the Eiffel Tower. }} ===Le Corbusier world heritage=== 17 buildings by Le Corbusier have been inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] and in the 16th arrondissement of Paris you can find three of them: * {{see | name=Villa La Roche | alt= | url= | email= | address=10 Square du Docteur Blanche | lat=48.8519 | long=2.2653 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Villa La Roche | image=1ssda.jpg | wikidata=Q3278824 | content= }} * {{see | name=Villa Jeanneret | alt= | url= | email= | address=8 Square du Docteur Blanche | lat=48.8519 | long=2.26528 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Villa Jeanneret | image=1ssda.jpg | wikidata=Q3843577 | content= }} * {{see | name=Immeuble Molitor | alt= | url= | email= | address=24 rue Nungessor & Coli | lat=48.843386 | long=2.251294 | directions=across the border to [[Boulogne-Billancourt]] | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Immeuble molitor 00.JPG | wikidata=Q3796698 | content=An 8-storey block of flats, built in 1932–1934. }} ===Hector Guimard=== Important buildings by Hector Guimard, the designer of the famous Paris Metro entrances, can be found in the 16th. * {{see | name=Castel Béranger | alt= | url= | email= | address=14 rue de la Fontaine | lat=48.8524 | long=2.2746 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q650308 | lastedit=2025-04-19 | content=Castel Béranger is an apartment building that was the first entirely art nouveau building in Paris, insulted at the time as "Castel Derangé". Its richly decorated facade won a city competition in 1898. It contains 36 apartments, all of which are still privately owned and not open to the public. }} * {{see | name=Hôtel Guimard | alt= | url= | email= | address=122 Avenue Mozart | lat=48.8497 | long=2.2664 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3145517 | lastedit=2025-04-19 | content=Guimard's own home, built in 1909-12. It is less decorated than Castel Béranger, but still beautifully shaped. Privately owned and not open to the public. }} * {{see | name=Hôtel Mezzara | alt= | url= | email= | address=60 rue Jean de la Fontaine | lat=48.85075 | long=2.27094 | directions=Metro Jasmine (Line 9) | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-10-10 | content=House designed by Guimard in 1910-1 for Paul Mezzara, the owner and designer of a lace and embroidery manufacturer. As of October 2025, under renovation to become a museum dedicated to Guimard, expected to open in 2027-8. }} ==Do== [[File:Pont de Bir-Hakeim and view on the 16th Arrondissement of Paris 140124 1.jpg|thumb|Pont de Bir-Hakeim and view of the 16th Arrondissement]] [[File:Summer pool at the Molitor in Paris 01.jpg|thumb|Piscine Molitor]] * {{do | name=Bois de Boulogne | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.864722 | long=2.250833 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Bois de Boulogne | image=Grande cascade Boulogne (1).jpg | wikidata=Q209626 | content=A park along the western edge of the 16ème arrondissement of Paris, near the suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt. The Bois de Boulogne has an area of {{km2|8.45}}, which is 2.5 times larger than Central Park in New York, and 3.3 times larger than Hyde Park in London. At night time, the area welcomes a different scene, and becomes one of Paris' most prominent red-light districts. }} * {{do | name=Swim at Piscine Molitor | alt=Piscines Auteuil-Molitor | url=http://www.mltr.fr/en/actualite/article/88-access-to-the-pools/ | email= | address=13 rue Nungesser Et Coli | lat=48.845278 | long=2.253333 | directions= | phone=+33 1 56 07 08 93 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Piscine Molitor | image=Summer_pool_at_the_Molitor_in_Paris_01.jpg | wikidata=Q645095 | lastedit=2018-07-22 | content=A stunning classical swimming pool complex. The pool is known for its Art Deco designs and the popular introduction of the bikini by Louis Réard on 5 July 1946. The character ''Pi Patel'' in the novel/movie ''Life of Pi'' was named after this pool. Nowadays it houses a [[Paris/16th arrondissement#MGallery Hotel Molitor Paris|5-star hotel]] as well. Access for non-hotel guests is very pricey — you must book a spa package for €230. }} '''Spectator sports:''' * {{do | name=French Open | alt= | url=http://www.rolandgarros.com/ | email= | address= | lat=48.84716 | long=2.24924 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=French Open | image=Roland Garros Stadium in 2007.jpg | wikidata=Q43605 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=The second of each year's four Grand Slam tennis tournaments is held over two weeks in late May and early June at Stade Roland Garros in the Bois de Boulogne. The venue is open for tours year-round whenever tournaments are not scheduled, and the French Tennis Federation operates its national museum of the sport, the Tenniseum [http://www.fft.fr/site-tenniseum/en/] {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}}, at the site. }} * {{do | name=Paris Saint-Germain | alt= | url=https://www.psg.fr/ | email= | address=Parc des Princes, 24 Rue du Commandant Guilbaud | lat=48.8414 | long=2.253 | directions=Metro to Porte de Saint-Cloud or Exelmans | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Paris Saint-Germain F.C. | image=OM-PSG CF finale-1.jpg | wikidata=Q483020 | lastedit=2022-06-02 | content=PSG play soccer in the top-tier Ligue 1. They often win it and qualify for European tournaments. Parc des Princes stadium (capacity 48,000) is south side of Bois de Boulogne. The club name derives from St-Germain-en-Laye 20 km west, not the city centre district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. }} * {{do | name=Stade Français | alt= | url=http://www.stade.fr/ | email= | address= | lat=48.84331 | long=2.25290 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Stade Français | image=Nouveau Stade Jean Bouin, Paris (panoramique) 2014.JPG | wikidata=Q1361000 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Rugby club in the Top 14, and a perennial title contender. Stade's traditional home ground of Stade Jean-Bouin, across the street from Parc des Princes, reopened in 2013 after a major renovation. Ticket information is available [https://billetterie.stade.fr/uk online in English]. }} * {{do | name=Horse racing | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=Some of the world's best thoroughbred racing can be seen at two venues in the Bois de Boulogne. }} ** {{do | name=Hippodrome de Longchamp | alt= | url=http://www.france-galop.com/en/node/64 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1542489 | lastedit= | content=Used exclusively for flat racing, the venue hosts many of France's top races, including the internationally famous Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on the first weekend in October. }} ** {{do | name=Hippodrome d'Auteuil | alt= | url=http://www.france-galop.com/en/node/65 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3135866 | lastedit= | content=Used exclusively for steeplechase racing, and hosts many top-quality races in that discipline. Its flagship event is the ''Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris''. }} ==Work== * {{listing | name=OECD Headquarters & Conference Centre | alt= | url=http://www.oecd.org/site/conferencecentre/ | email= | address=2 rue André Pascal | lat=48.86142 | long=2.26936 | directions=Metro: {{station|La Muette|9}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-22 | content=Hosts many international meetings (its website claims that 40,000 delegates attend meetings there each year). }} ==Buy== [[File:Rue de Passy April 2014.jpg|thumb|The Rue de Passy]] * {{buy | name=Rue de Passy | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.8577 | long=2.27947 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=P1040942 Paris XVI rue de Passy rwk.jpg | wikidata=Q1299740 | lastedit=2018-07-22 | content=Lined with high-end clothes and homewares shops }} * {{buy | name=Passy Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.passyplaza.com/ {{dead link|August 2020|December 2020}} | email= | address=53 rue de Passy | lat=48.856702 | long=2.279312 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-22 | content=Includes a large supermarket and several mid-range retailers }} * {{buy | name=Centre Commercial des Belles Feuilles | alt= | url=http://www.centre-les-belles-feuilles.com/ | email= | address=14 Rue des Sablons | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Casino supermarket: M-Sa 09:00-22:00, other shops M-Sa 10:00-19:30 | price= | lastedit=2015-12-06 | content=This shopping centre features a vast Casino supermarket and a number of smaller shops, and is very useful for self-caterers. Several other supermarkets are located nearby. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Carette | alt= | url= | email= | address=4. Place du Trocadéro | lat=48.86369 | long=2.28724 | directions=Metro Trocadéro | phone=+33 1 47 27 98 85 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Big salads at €15 | content=This Pâtisserie and Salon de thé also has great food. The salads are amazing, and there are delicious cakes for dessert. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=La Gare Chaussée De La Muette | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Le Malakoff | url= | email=contact@le-malakoff.com | address=6 place du Trocadéro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 1 45537527 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Just take the menu of the day }} * {{eat | name=Le Coq | url= | email= | address=2 place du Trocadéro | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 1 47278952 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A hip and trendy modern brasserie where the 16th arrondissement's posh population meets }} *{{eat | name=Café Brassac | url=http://www.bestrestaurantsparis.com/en/restaurant-paris/detail/cafe-brassac.html | email= | address=37, ave. Kléber | lat= | long= | directions=close to Metro station Kléber | phone=+33 1 45 53 21 63 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Very nice cafe with good lunch and dinner. Lots of people go their for business lunch }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=L'Astrance | alt= | url=http://www.astrancerestaurant.com | email= | address=4 rue Beethoven | lat=48.8584 | long=2.2876 | directions= | phone=+33 1 4050 8440 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Astrance | wikidata=Q6455614 | content=3 Michelin stars. Considered one of the best restaurants of Paris. Do not go there, if you are hungry and want to get full. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Café de l'Homme | alt= | url=https://www.cafedelhomme.com/ | email= | address=17 Place du Trocadero | lat=48.86224 | long=2.28752 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 05 30 15 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=12:00-02:00 | price= | lastedit=2018-07-22 | content=Get a fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower from this restaurant-tearoom opposite the Champ de Mars. Just next to the Musee de l'Homme, there certainly are worse spots to grab a drink or two. Bad service towards tourists according to online reviews. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Hotel Victor Hugo | alt= | url=http://www.victorhugoparis.com/ | email=paris@victorhugohotel.com | address=19 rue Copernic | lat=48.86909 | long=2.28917 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 53 76 01 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Le Hameau de Passy | alt= | url=http://www.hameaudepassy.com/ | email=contact@hameaudepassy.com | address=48 rue de Passy | lat=48.85783 | long=2.27975 | directions= | phone=+33 1 42 88 47 55 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Clean, quiet and good value hotel located in the centre of the Passy area }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Eiffel Kennedy | alt= | url=http://ww.eiffelkennedy.com | email= | address=12 Rue Boulainvilliers | lat=48.85300 | long=2.27593 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 24 45 75 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=~€150 | content=Small three star hotel (33 rooms). }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Gavarni | alt= | url=http://www.gavarni.com/ | email=reservation@gavarni.com | address=5 Rue Gavarni | lat=48.85867 | long=2.28269 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 24 52 82 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 40 50 16 95 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=In the heart of the Passy village and its fashion boutiques. It's the first independent hotel in Paris to have been awarded the European Ecolabel. Fully air-conditioned, free WiFi. }} * {{sleep | name=Mon Hotel | alt= | url=http://www.monhotel.fr/ | email= | address=1 Rue d'Argentine | lat=48.87433 | long=2.28965 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 02 76 76 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A boutique hotel in the vicinity of Place d'Etoile }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Longchamp Elysées | alt= | url=http://paris-hotel-longchamp.com/ | email= | address=68, rue de Longchamp | lat=48.86522 | long=2.28566 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=~€150 | content=3-star boutique hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Helzear Champs-Élysées | alt=Suites & Hôtel Helzear Champs-Elysées | url=https://www.helzear.com/hotel/champs-elysees/ | email=champselysees@helzear.com | address=49 Av. Marceau | lat= | long= | directions=Metro (1) (Station George V) | phone=+33(0)1 45 26 11 06 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From 120€ | wikidata=Q111390826 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Property with 27 suites and apartments located at 49 avenue Marceau, in the 16th arrondissement, close to the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe. Accommodations spread over 6 floors with elevator access in a Haussmann-style building, each featuring a kitchenette and air conditioning. Configurations range from the Tiny room (11 sqm, 2 guests) to the 2-bedroom apartment sleeping up to 6, with several suites offering a private terrace. 24-hour concierge, room service, luggage storage. George V metro station (line 1) is a 3-minute walk away, Charles de Gaulle - Étoile (lines 1, 2, 6, RER A) 10 minutes. Close to the Palais de Tokyo, the Musée d'Art Moderne, and the Fondation Yves Saint Laurent. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Hotel Keppler | alt= | url=http://www.hotelkeppler.com/ | email= | address=10, rue Kepler | lat=48.86983 | long=2.29726 | directions= | phone=+33 1 472 06505 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€125-250 | content=In the entertainment district with 34 guestrooms and 5 suites. A winter garden and bar is available within the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Peninsula Paris | alt= | url=http://paris.peninsula.com/en/default {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=ppr@peninsula.com | address=19 Avenue Kléber | lat=48.871024 | long=2.293308 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Opening in 2014, the meticulously hotel, known before the Second World War as the Hotel Majestic, has 200 rooms including 24 suites in this 19th century classic Haussman building. }} * {{sleep | name=Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/parsp-renaissance-paris-le-parc-trocadero-hotel/ | email= | address=55-57 Raymond Poincare | lat=48.8671 | long=2.2857 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 05 66 66 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Rooms at €400 | content=A quiet small hotel with a courtyard north of metro Victor Hugo. Wired internet at rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Molitor - MGallery Collection | alt= | url=http://www.mltr.fr/en/hotel/ | email=H7326@accor.com | address=13 rue Nungesser et Coli | lat=48.84485 | long=2.25246 | directions= | phone=+33 1 560 708 50 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From €340 | image=Summer_pool_at_the_Molitor_in_Paris_01.jpg | content=The ''Piscine Molitor'' swimming pool complex, featured prominently in the book and film ''The Life of Pi'', has been pretty much dismantled and rebuilt after many years of decay, becoming reborn triumphantly in 2014 as a luxury hotel, a part of the MGallery Collection. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=Paris Metro 1.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=END | minorl1=[[Paris/La Défense|La Défense]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Paris/1st arrondissement|1st arrondissement]] | minorr1=[[Paris/17th arrondissement|17th arrondissement]] | image2=Paris m 2 jms.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Paris/18th arrondissement|18th arrondissement]] | minorr2=[[Paris/17th arrondissement|17th arrondissement]] | image3=Paris m 9 jms.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=END | minorl3=[[Boulogne-Billancourt]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Paris/9th arrondissement|9th arrondissement]] | minorr3=[[Paris/8th arrondissement|8th arrondissement]] }} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|48.863611|2.276489}} {{IsPartOf|Paris}} {{Mapmask |48.8742,2.2551 |48.8801,2.2585 |48.8803,2.2590 |48.8788,2.2707 |48.8780,2.2775 |48.8783,2.2786 |48.8787,2.2798 |48.8742,2.2938 |48.8738,2.2950 |48.8725,2.2962 |48.8709,2.2975 |48.8686,2.2989 |48.8685,2.2989 |48.8657,2.2998 |48.8653,2.2999 |48.8645,2.3015 |48.8635,2.3016 |48.8626,2.2968 |48.8625,2.2963 |48.8604,2.2926 |48.8599,2.2920 |48.8570,2.2886 |48.8561,2.2881 |48.8480,2.2770 |48.8470,2.2757 |48.8362,2.2652 |48.8339,2.2630 |48.8347,2.2562 |48.8348,2.2552 |48.8386,2.2519 |48.8389,2.2516 |48.8429,2.2512 |48.8456,2.2525 |48.8456,2.2508 |48.8456,2.2507 |48.8477,2.2424 |48.8477,2.2424 |48.8500,2.2397 |48.8500,2.2396 |48.8531,2.2255 |48.8534,2.2242 |48.8540,2.2241 |48.8542,2.2241 |48.8576,2.2249 |48.8580,2.2250 |48.8643,2.2279 |48.8651,2.2282 |48.8686,2.2312 |48.8696,2.2321 |48.8716,2.2397 |48.8717,2.2401 |48.8741,2.2434 |48.8764,2.2456 |48.8742,2.2551}} jdsiikpyqsmhhqp3bk0vkre84w61cdl 0 26843 5289116 5270270 2026-06-07T16:19:08Z ~2026-33689-02 2419657 /* Mid-range */ Added listing for Helzear Etoile 5289116 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Paris 8e Wikivoyage Banner.png|pgname=8th arrondissement}} The '''8th arrondissement''' of [[Paris]] is home to the ''Avenue des Champs Elysées'', which ends up at the ''Arc de Triomphe''. The executive branch of French government is also based here, as well as the embassies of certain nations. ==Understand== [[File:Paris 8e arrondissement - Quartiers.svg|250px|thumbnail|right|''Quartiers'' of the 8th arrondissement]] The four ''quartiers'' of the 8th arrondissement are as follows: ===Quartier des Champs-Elysées=== Extending all the way along the ''Champs-Elysées'' it encompasses the entire southern part of the arrondissement, including its part of the bank of the river Seine. This ''quartier'' is home to some of the most luxurious hotels and restaurants, as well as headquarters of luxury goods companies in its western part, and to the famous exhibition venues, the ''Grand Palais'' and ''Petit Palais'', as well as ''Place Concorde'' in the east. Apart from ''Champs-Elysées'', the main streets of the ''quartier'' include ''Cours Albet 1er/Cours la Reine'' along the river Seine, ''Avenue Montaigne'' (luxury boutiques), ''Avenue George V'' (luxury hotels and restaurants) and ''Avenue Marceau'' (marking the border with the [[Paris/16th arrondissement|16th arrondissement]]). All four meet at ''Place de l'Alma'', from where the famous ''Pont de l'Alma'' bridges the Seine. Three of those (sans Avenue Marceau) are also joined by the perpendicular ''Rue Francois 1er'', which plays host to some more luxury addresses. ''Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt'', with a large circular ''Rond-point des Champs-Élysées-Marcel-Dassault'' in the middle, marks the division between the densely-built part of the ''quartier'' to the east and the ''Jardins de Champs-Elysées'' to the west. ===Quartier de la Madeleine=== Named after the ''L'eglise de la Madeleine'' temple in its western extremity, this ''quartier'' houses some of the most important offices of state of the French Republic, including the presidential Elysee Palace, many embassies and more luxury goods companies and stores along its famous ''Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore''. ===Quartier du Faubourg-de-Roule=== It extends from the northern frontage of ''Champs-Elysées'' and encompasses the ''Avenue Friedland'', the ''Avenue Hoche'' and the eastern frontage of ''Avenue Wagram''. ===Quartier de l'Europe=== This densely-built ''quartier'' around the ''Gare Saint-Lazare'' replaced the erstwhile ''faubourg'' of ''Petite-Pologne'' ("small [[Poland]]") in the 19th century. The ''quartier'' was a centrally-planned development with streets extending from the ''Place de l'Europe'' bearing names of European cities such as ''rue de [[Vienna|Vienne]]'' or ''rue de [[Saint Petersburg|Saint-Pétersbourg]]'' ==Get in== === From airports === ''[https://www.lebusdirect.com/ Le Bus Direct]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'' offer connections from both the ''Orly'' (line 1) and ''Charles de Gaulle'' (line 2) airports to ''Charles de Gaulle-Etoile''. === By train === In the northeastern part of the 8th arrondissement you will find the {{Marker|type=listing|name=Gare Saint-Lazare|lat=48.87706|long=2.32492}}, which is the second-busiest railway station in Paris, and in fact the whole Europe, by the number of passengers. That said, by the 21st century it is a solely domestic station serving as a terminus for ''Intercités'' from [[Normandy]] and ''Transiliens'' lines J and L, connecting Paris with its suburbs and municipalities of [[Ile-de-France]] west of the city. The ''RER A'', which traverses Paris over the northern (right) bank of the Seine and connects to its western and eastern suburbs, including [[Paris/La Defense|La Defense]], crosses the 8th arrondissement but has no stations within the district. You can use it to get to the 8th by getting off at ''Charles de Gaulle-Etoile'' at the western end of the 8th or ''Auber'' a tad east of the 8th. To get to the 8th arrondissement from other major Paris railway stations you can make use of the following connections: * From '''Gare Montparnasse''', take M6, M12 or M13 * From '''Gare du Lyon''', take the RER A, M1 or M14. The M14 also serves the nearby ''Gare du Bercy'' * The '''Gare du Nord''' where the majority of international trains arrive, as well as the neighbouring ''Gare de l'Est'', have no direct metro or RER connection to the 8th arrondissement. You may walk from either ''Gare'' to the ''Magenta'' RER station between them and take the RER E to its terminus at ''Haussmann - Saint-Lazare'', which is connected by an underground passage to Gare Saint-Lazare. Otherwise, you have to either change between metro/RER lines or succumb to the posh atmosphere of the 8th and take a taxi. * '''Gare d'Austerlitz''' does not have a good direct connection to the 8th at all. You may take the RER C and get off at any station on the left bank of the Seine facing the 8th and walk across one of the bridges. === By Métro=== The majority of the ''Métro'' lines, with the exceptions of M4, M5, M7, M10 and M11, have stops within the 8th arrondissement. * '''M1''', which crosses the northern (right) bank of the Seine from east to west, terminating at [[Paris/La Defense|La Defense]], has 5 stops within the 8th along ''Champs-Elysees'' * '''M2''', which follows the borders between the inner and outer districts of the right bank of Seine, does so for the northwestern district of the 8th, with no less than 7 stations along it * '''M3''', another east-west line on the northern bank, has three stops at the northwestern end of the 8th arrondissement, including the one at ''Saint-Lazare'' * '''M6''', which runs through the southern bank of the Seine, terminates at ''Charles de Gaulle-Etoile''. * '''M8''' stops at ''Concorde'' and ''Madeleine'' * '''M9''', yet another east-west line on the northern bank, has 5 stops in the 8th * '''M12''', which runs from the north to the south of Paris, has stops along the western border of the 8th arrondissement, including ''Concorde'' * '''M13''', another north-south line, has four stops in the eastern part of the 8th * '''M14''' has its terminus at ''Saint-Lazare'' and also stops at ''Madeleine'' before continuing to the east and southeast of Paris ==Get around== {{Mapframe|48.8722|2.3130|zoom=14}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshapes|Q50716}} ==See== The [[Axe Historique]] is a line through Paris. ===Landmarks=== [[Image:Champs Elysees, Paris, January 2008.jpg|thumb|250px|Avenue des Champs-Elysées at night]] * {{see | name=Avenue des Champs-Elysées | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.86967 | long=2.30786 | directions={{station|Franklin D. Roosevelt|3|9}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Champs-Élysées | image=Champs-Élysées from the Arc de Triomphe.jpg | wikidata=Q550 | lastedit=2018-07-21 | content=For many visitors one of the must-see places in Paris is the Avenue des Champs-Elysées which was first created in 1667 by Louis XIV's gardener, Andre Le Nôtre, in order to improve the view from the Tuileries garden. This elegant and broad avenue was extended towards the end of the 18th century, now running from the place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. It is noted today as one of the most prestigious shopping boulevards of Paris. }} * {{see | name=Place de la Concorde | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.865556 | long=2.321111 | directions=At the east end of the Champs-Elysées | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Place de la Concorde | image=Place de la Concorde from the Eiffel Tower, Paris April 2011.jpg | wikidata=Q189503 | lastedit=2017-06-24 | content=The largest square in Paris with fantastic vistas in every direction. It was in this square (then called ''la Place de la Revolution'') that the French King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and many others were guillotined during the Terror. The large Egyptian obelisk in the centre of the Place de la Concorde was brought from the Temple of [[Luxor]]. }} [[Image:Arc du Triomphe - 2012.JPG|thumb|250px|l'Arc de Triomphe]] * {{see | name=l'Arc de Triomphe | alt= | url=https://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/en | email= | address=Place de l'Étoile, Place Charles de Gaulle | lat=48.8738 | long=2.295 | directions={{station|Charles de Gaulle-Etoile|1|2|6|rerA}} | phone=+33 1 01 11 01 03 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=admission fee applies for over-17s, free for EU-people under 26 | wikipedia=Arc de Triomphe | image=Paris July 2011-30.jpg | wikidata=Q64436 | content=This iconic triumphal arch forms the focus of the main east-west road axis of Paris, running between the Louvre and the ''Grande Arche de la Défense'' in the west. The monument was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 as a tribute to his victories as Emperor of France - it was finally completed in 1836, long after his death. 50 m (150 ft) high and 45 m wide, the Arc de Triomphe is decorated with battle scenes and martial sculptures that includes ''La Marseillaise'' by Rude. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was placed beneath the arch in 1920, where an eternal flame burns in tribute to the French dead of both World Wars. The arch is surrounded by a large roundabout, aptly known as ''l'Etoile'' - 'the star' - with 12 thoroughfares leading off from it. Visitors can purchase a ticket to climb to the top of the arch, from where magnificent views spread out over western Paris. Admission to a small museum devoted to the history and meaning of the monument is included. The central island and the arch are accessed by an underground passage. Do not attempt to negotiate by foot the busy multi-lane road that rings the Arc de Triomphe, which many Parisian drivers seem to consider their own personal speedway. }} [[Image:Façade fronton madeleine Paris.jpg|thumb|250px|la Madeleine, front facade]] * {{see | name=Église de la Madeleine | alt=La Madeleine | url=https://lamadeleineparis.fr/ | email= | address=place de la Madeleine | lat=48.87 | long=2.324167 | directions=Métro: Madeleine | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa, 07ː00-19ː00; Su, 08ː00-13ː30 and 15ː30-19ː00 | price= | wikipedia=La Madeleine, Paris | image=Façade fronton madeleine Paris.jpg | wikidata=Q330564 | content=One of the best-known and most beautiful churches in Paris, in the guise of a Corinthian order classical temple. Construction started in 1764, although the church was not finally consecrated until 1845. The Madeleine has a lavish interior of marble and gold. }} * {{see | name=Élysée Palace | alt=Palais de l'Élysée | url= | email= | address=55, Rue du Faubourg, Saint-Honoré | lat=48.870278 | long=2.316389 | directions=near the Champs-Élysées | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Élysée Palace | image=Palais de l'Elysée Entrée.JPG | wikidata=Q188190 |lastedit=2018-01-04| content=The official residence of the President of France since 1848. Dating to the early 18th century, it contains the office of the President and the meeting place of the Council of Ministers. The name Élysée derives from Elysian Fields, not the avenue but instead the place of the blessed dead in Greek mythology. Not open to the public, except occasionally during the annual National Heritage Days (usually a weekend in mid-September). Important foreign visitors are hosted at the nearby Hôtel de Marigny, a palatial residence. }} * {{see | name=Pont Alexandre III | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.86361 | long=2.31361 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pont Alexandre III | image=Pont Alexandre III.jpg | wikidata=Q390418 | content=The bridge is widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in the city. It is classified as a French Monument historique. }} ===Museums and galleries=== * {{see | name=Le Grand Palais | alt=Galeries nationales du Grand Palais | url=https://www.grandpalais.fr/en | email= | address= | lat=48.866111 | long=2.3125 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Prices and opening hours set individually for each exhibition and event | wikipedia=Grand Palais | image=GD-FR-Paris-Grand Palais.jpg | wikidata=Q457318 | content=Built in 1900 for the universal exposition, the Grand Palais was an engineering feat and a milestone of design, marking the transition between historicism and modern architecture. It remain impressive today due to its unique, exquisite style and sheer volume of its main nave. The Grand Palais, managed by the state-owned institution Rnm who also manage the Musee de Luxembourg, is used both for temporary exhibitions of historic and contemporary art collections (both ''beaux arts'' and applied) and unique events, such as catwalk shows during the Paris Fashion Week, Bonhams car auctions and prestigious galas. }} * {{see | name=Musée du Petit Palais | alt= | url=http://www.petitpalais.paris.fr | email= | address=Avenue Winston Churchill | lat=48.866033 | long=2.314553 | directions=Metro Champs-Elysées Clémenceau (M1, M13) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Open daily except except Mondays and public holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. Thursdays until 20:00 for temporary exhibitions only. Ticket office closes at 17:00 | price=Free admission to the permanent collections. Admission charge for temporary exhibitions ({{EUR|5-11}}) | wikipedia=Petit Palais | image=Paris - Petit Palais.jpg | wikidata=Q820892 |lastedit=2018-01-04| content=The Petit Palais was built as a complement to the Grand Palais for the 1900 universal exhibition, and afterwards became the prime exhibition venue for the City of Paris' vast collection of artworks spanning centuries from ancient history to around 1914. Later material is at the Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris in the 16th. There is a permanent exhibition of selected artworks of artifacts, complemented by temporary exhibitions of historic artworks. The Petit Palais also features an on-site cafe/restaurant, as well as a book and gift shop. }} * {{see | name=Palais de la decouverte | alt=Palace of discovery | url=http://www.palais-decouverte.fr | email= | address=Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt | lat=48.866111 | long=2.310833 | directions=Metro Franklin D. Roosevelt (M1, M9) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 09:30-18:00, Su 10:00-19:00, closed on Mondays and public holidays and on the day Tour de France finishes in Paris. | price=Full price €9, planetarium requires extra €3 supplement | wikipedia=Palais de la Découverte | image=Paris avenue franklin d roosevelt.jpg | wikidata=Q614450 | content=In a magnificent the western wing of the Grand Palais, this museum forms a part of science-themed education-oriented ''universcience'' establishment together with the La Cite des Sciences in [[Paris/19th arrondissement|La Villette]]. In the Palais, you will find two large floors with rooms dedicated to different branches of science, including physics, chemistry, mathematics and life-sciences, as well as a planetarium. }} * {{see | name=Jerome de Noirmont | alt= | url=http://www.denoirmont.com/ | email= | address=38, av Matignon | lat=48.87248 | long=2.31485 | directions= | phone=+33 1 42 89 89 00 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This museum represents some key contemporary and emerging artists such as Jean Pierre Raynaud, Eva and Adele, and Jeff Koons. }} * {{see | name=Musée Cernuschi | alt= | url=http://www.cernuschi.paris.fr/ | email= | address=7, av Vélasquez | lat=48.88 | long=2.311944 | directions=Métro Monceau, Villiers | phone=+33 1 45 63 50 75 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 10:00-17:40. Closed M and public holidays | price= | wikipedia=Musée Cernuschi | image=Musée Cernuschi - exterior.JPG | wikidata=Q1667022 | content= }} * {{see | name=Musée Jacquemart-André | alt=Jacquemart-Andre Museum | url=http://www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com/ | email= | address= | lat=48.87543 | long=2.31055 | directions={{station|Miromesnil|9|13}} | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Musée Jacquemart-André | image=Musée Jacquemart André 2007 - Recoura.jpg | wikidata=Q1165526 | content=Private collection of French, Italian, Dutch masterpieces in a typical XIXth century mansion. }} * {{See|name=Musée Nissim de Camondo|lat=48.878889|long=2.312778|lastedit=2026-05-01|content=An exquisitely preserved early 20th-century mansion designed in the style of an 18th-century aristocratic home, showcasing fine furniture, porcelain, and decorative arts. A beautifully intact “time capsule” overlooking Parc Monceau, offering a glimpse into elite Parisian life before World War I.|wikidata=Q1954498}} === Parks and greenery === * {{see | name=Parc Monceau | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.8794 | long=2.30923 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Parc Monceau | image=Parc Monceau 20060812 35.jpg | wikidata=Q1414059 | content=One of Paris's best kept secrets, painted by Monet numerous times. It is a very elegant centre of green in the middle of cosmopolitan Paris. Make sure you check out the statues, entrance rotunda and the surrounding mansions. Thanks to Haussmann himself this precious slice of parkland was reserved for the enjoyment and leisure of the people of Paris. It is unusual in France due to its casual, informal "English" style planning, and is a contrast to other Parisian parks such as the classically laid out and formal Luxembourg Gardens and the Tuileries. Randomly placed throughout the park are scaled-down architectural replicas including an Egyptian pyramid, Dutch windmill, and a Chinese fort. Free Wi-Fi in the park. }} === '''Churches and Religious Buildings''' === * {{See|name=Saint-Augustin|lat=48.876221|long=2.318917|lastedit=2026-05-01|content=A striking 19th-century church blending Gothic and Romanesque styles with innovative iron construction, built during the Haussmann redesign of Paris.|wikidata=Q550157}} * {{See|name=Église Saint-Philippe-du-Roule|lat=48.8734|long=2.31056|lastedit=2026-05-01|content=A refined late 18th-century Neoclassical church with a calm, symmetrical interior inspired by early Christian basilicas.|wikidata=Q1076211}} * {{See|name=American Cathedral|lat=48.8675|long=2.300833|lastedit=2026-05-01|content=A Gothic Revival cathedral built in the late 19th century for the American community in Paris. Its elegant stone façade and stained-glass interior make it a distinctive and lesser-known stop near the Champs-Élysées.|wikidata=Q2407691}} * {{See|name=Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral|lat=48.877558|long=2.301992|lastedit=2026-05-01|content=A striking 19th-century Russian Orthodox cathedral crowned with gilded onion domes, built for the city’s Russian community.|wikidata=Q1493222}} * {{See|name=Armenian Cathedral of St. John the Baptist|lat=2.3070|long=48.8658|lastedit=2026-05-01|content=The spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church in France, combining traditional Armenian design elements with a Parisian setting.}} * {{See|name=Chapelle Expiatoire|lat=48.8737|long=2.32276|lastedit=2026-05-01|content=A solemn neoclassical chapel built between 1815 and 1826 on the former burial site of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, commemorating their execution during the French Revolution. Set within a quiet, enclosed garden, it feels more like a memorial than a traditional church.}} ==Do== * {{do | name=Lido de Paris | alt=Le Lido | url=http://www.lido.fr | email= | address=116 bis av des Champs-Elysées | lat=48.872361 | long=2.300561 | directions=Metro 1 George V: Metro 13 Champs-Elysées - Clémenceau; RER A Station Charles de Gaules Étoile | phone=+33 1 40 76 56 10 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily, 09:00-02:00 | price= | wikipedia=Le Lido | image=Le Lido.jpg | wikidata=Q1810868 | content=The most famous cabaret celebrates spectacle revues. Children ages 4 and older are welcome. Casual elegant dress code. Coat and tie appreciated. Shorts, athletic clothing and tennis shoes are not allowed. }} [[File:Rue du Faubourg St Honore dsc00792.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré]] ==Buy== ===Champs-Élyseés=== * {{buy | name=Carre Marigny | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.869 | long=2.3126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Carré Marigny | wikidata=Q5046841 | content=The open-air market for trading postage stamps and other similar collectibles }} * {{buy | name=C42 | alt= | url=http://www.citroen.co.uk/home/#/about-us/c-42/ | email= | address=Avenue de Champs-Elysees 42 | lat=48.87011 | long=2.30774 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-W 10:00-20:00, Th-Sa 10:00-22:00 | price= | content=C42 is the flasghip Citroen store occupying an entire building, designed by Manuelle Gautrand and completed in 2007, being the first new building in the Avenue in some 30 years. The unmistakable facade is inspired by Citroen's chevron logo, and the building has no less than seven storeys exhibiting Citroen's past, present and future, including iconic classics, the concept cars and winning sportscars from its many decades of history, and of course the current lineup. The interior is just as spectacular and unique as the exterior and well worth a visit. }} * {{buy | name=Atelier Renault | alt= | url=http://fr.atelier.renault.com | email= | address=Avenue des Champs-Elysees 51-53 | lat=48.87011 | long=2.30542 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Su-Th 10:30-22:30, F Sa 10:30-01:30) | wikidata=Q16529272 | content=Renault has opened its Champs-Elysees showroom at this location in 1910. The highlight of its current form, launched in 2011, is the cafe/restaurant/bar in the "floating" mezzanine, where you can enjoy some good drinks and food as well as a nice view over the Champs Elysees and the Renault cars from the past and present exhibited below. }} * {{buy | name=Guerlain | alt= | url= | email= | address=No. 68 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Avenue Peugeot | alt= | url=http://www.peugeot.com/en/brand/peugeot-avenue | email= | address=Avenue des Champs-Elysées 136 | lat=48.87270 | long=2.29960 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Daily (incl. Sundays) 08:30-20:00/23:00 (longer opening hours Th-Sa, summer and Christmas period) | content=While not as spectacular from the outside as its sister brand Citroen's building, the Avenue Peugeot is also worth a visit if you are a car fan, as it always has a temporary exhibition of some of Peugeot's concept or competition cars the brand is famous for. You can obviously also explore the regular range of Peugeot cars and purchase one, as well as an extensive range of Peugeot merchandise from the on-site "boutique Peugeot", including the Peugeot condiment grinders the company makes for much longer than it does build cars. }} * {{buy | name=Louis Vuitton Building | alt= | url=http://www.louisvuitton.com/front/#/eng_US/Stores/Store-Locator/point-of-sale/Louis-Vuitton-Paris-Champs-Elysees | email= | address=Avenue de Champs-Elysees 101 | lat=48.87160 | long=2.30054 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su 11:00-19:00, closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25 | price= | content=An unmistakable piece of modernist architecture at the corner of Avenue George V, the Louis Vuitton Building was erected in 1913 and in the 21st century continues to serve as the flagship for the luxury brand, housing the largest Louis Vuitton boutique in the world. }} ===Avenue Montaigne=== * {{buy | name=Christian Dior | alt= | url= | email= | address=Avenue Montaigne 26-30 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Louis Vuitton | alt= | url= | email= | address=Avenue Montaigne 22 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Valentino | alt= | url= | email= | address=Avenue Montaigne 17-19 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Chanel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Avenue Montaigne 51 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{buy | name=Montaigne Market | alt= | url=https://montaignemarket.com/en/index-en/ | email= | address=Aveue Montaigne 18 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Rue Francois 1er=== * {{buy | name=Zadig & Voltaire | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rue Francois 1er 18-22 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ===Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore=== * {{buy | name=Hermes flagship store | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore 24 | lat=48.86886 | long=2.32171 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hermes has been occupying those premises since 1880, contributing to the street's long-lasting reputation as the hub for luxury apparel and accessories. }} * {{buy | name=Lanvin flagship store | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.86886 | long=2.32201 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Jeanne Lanvin moved her ''maison de couture'' to premises facing Hermes in 1889, where it remained to this day. }} ==Eat== ===Budget=== ===Mid-range=== [[Image:Arc de Triumph cieling.jpg|thumb|250px|The ceiling of the Arc de Triomphe]] *{{eat | name=Chez Francis | alt= | url= | email= | address=7, place de l'Alma | lat=48.86504 | long=2.30187 | directions=Métro Montagne | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Delicious croque-monsieur and croque-madame for €12 | content=View of the Eiffel Tower. }} * {{eat | name=Diep | alt= | url= | email= | address=55, rue Pierre-Charron | lat=48.86952 | long=2.30302 | directions=Métro Franklin D. Roosevelt | phone=+33 1 45 63 52 76 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Thai, Chinese, and Indonesian. Vegetarian friendly. }} * {{eat | name=Kokohana | alt=Teppanyaki | url= | email= | address=1, rue Jean Mermoz | lat=48.86978 | long=2.31059 | directions= | phone=+33 8 26 10 01 99 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Menus from €14.50—38 | content=Two chefs battle against each other in a spectacular performance of chopping, slicing, sauteing everything from scallops to foie gras. The food is average, but the presentation is well worth it. }} * {{eat | name=Villa Spicy | alt= | url=http://www.spicyrestaurant.com | email= | address=8, av Franklin Roosevelt | lat=48.87058 | long=2.31032 | directions=Métro Franklin Roosevelt | phone=+33 1 56 59 62 59 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Warm and peaceful close to the Champs-Élysées serving an organic detox menu. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Hanawa | alt= | url= | email= | address=26, rue Bayard | lat=48.86722 | long=2.30791 | directions= | phone=+33 1 56 62 70 70 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Great sushi in a nice atmosphere, extensive menu. }} *{{eat | name=Ladurée | alt= | url=http://www.laduree.com | email= | address=75, avenue des Champs-Elysées | lat=48.87088 | long=2.30299 | directions= | phone=+33 1 40 75 08 75 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Famous for their macaroon cookies, which come in over 15 different flavours. Expensive, but an experience. There is a tea room, a bar, and a restaurant. You can also order baked goods to go, in fancy boxes and bags. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Buddha Bar | alt= | url=http://www.buddha-bar.com | email= | address=8, rue Boissy d' Anglais | lat=48.86809 | long=2.32157 | directions=Métro Concorde | phone=+33 1 53 05 90 00 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 53 05 90 09 | hours= | price= | content=Famous in electronic lounge music circles for having commissioned a series of lounge and down tempo records which you can get at most larger record shops in France, as well as abroad. Although you can also get them at the bar it's probably not the best way, since they charge €45 per CD. The drinks are not so over-priced, and definitely worth it for the hip, sophisticated, and chill atmosphere. }} [[Image:Paris 8th arrondissement map with listings 2.png|thumb|350px|Map of the 8th Arrondissement]] * {{drink | name=The Bowler | alt= | url= | email= | address=13 Rue d'Artois | lat=48.873008 | long=2.307494 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-09-04 | content=English pub regularly frequented by British expats. }} ==Sleep== Thanks to its relatively large size and the fact that the most popular attractions are either contained within its borders or in the neighbouring districts, the 8th arrondissement boast a large number of hotels even by Parisian standards. That said, you would be hard-pressed to find really inexpensive accommodation here - most are luxury hotels. For less expensive accommodation, you may want to check out your options in the neighbouring districts. ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Ceramic Elysees | alt= | url= | email= | address=34, av de Wagram | lat=48.87684 | long=2.29755 | directions= | phone=+33 1 42 27 20 30 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Paris Elysees | alt= | url=http://www.hotelelyseesparis.com/ | email=contacts@hotelelyseesparis.com | address=24, rue de Miromesnil | lat=48.87301 | long=2.31615 | directions= | phone=+33 1 43 12 87 87 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Contemporary 4-star hotel near Champs Elysees and rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Le Lavoisier | url=http://www.hotellavoisier.com | email=info@hotellavoisier.com | address=21, rue Lavoisier | lat=48.873796 | long=2.320286 | directions=Between Saint Augustin church and Place de la Madeleine, near rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré | phone=+33 1 53 30 06 06 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€169-450 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Brands itself as a boutique hotel, with unique décor combining classical and contemporary in a Haussmann-style building on the street of the same name. 25 double rooms with old-style furniture, air conditioning, satellite television, a telephone socket, Wi-Fi, and baths with both tub and shower.}} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Paris Opera Garnier | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rue de L'Isly 4 | lat=48.87487 | long=2.32601 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=A conservatively-styled Mercure with no particularly unique characteristics. }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Paris Royal Madeleine | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rue de l'Arcade 29 | lat=48.87286 | long=2.32402 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Decorated in brown and beige, this Mercure tries to make the most out of a historic ''immeuble'', with all the necessary compromises - some bedrooms are smaller than their en-suite bathrooms! }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Paris Haussmann St Augustin | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rue Roquepine 20 | lat=48.87330 | long=2.31817 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Another typical Parisian Mercure, farther to the east than the other two. }} * {{sleep | name=Helzear Etoile | alt=Hôtel Helzear Etoile by Esteem | url=https://www.helzear.com/hotel/etoile/ | email=etoile@helzear.com | address=12 rue Christophe Colomb | lat=48.869900 | long=2.299014 | directions=Metro (1) (Station George V) | phone=+33(0)1 45 26 11 06 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From 120€ | wikidata=Q111877147 | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Property with 29 suites and apartments located at 12 rue Christophe Colomb, in the 8th arrondissement, close to the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe. Accommodations spread over 4 floors with elevator access, each featuring a kitchenette and air conditioning. Configurations range from the deluxe room (2 guests) to the 2-bedroom apartment sleeping up to 6, including connecting suites and duplexes. Shared terrace. 24-hour concierge, room service, luggage storage. George V metro station (line 1) is a 3-minute walk away, Charles de Gaulle - Étoile (lines 1, 2, 6, RER A) 10 minutes. Close to the Palais de Tokyo, the Musée d'Art Moderne, and the Fondation Yves Saint Laurent. }} ===Splurge=== *{{sleep | name=Champs Elysées Plaza | alt= | url=http://www.champs-elysees-plaza.com/en/ | email=reservation@champselyseesplaza.com | address=35, rue de Berri | lat=48.87370 | long=2.30622 | directions= | phone=+33 1 53 53 20 20 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 53 53 20 21 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Unusually large rooms and suites. Elegant and sophisticated, with high tech equipment and comfort, they offer a unique mix of contemporary chic décor with ceiling moldings, marble fireplaces, and large windows looking at two beautiful and quiet streets. }} * {{sleep | name=Four Seasons Hotel George V | alt= | url=http://fourseasons.com/paris/ | email= | address=31, av George V | lat=48.86877 | long=2.30069 | directions= | phone=+33 1 49 52 70 00 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 49 52 70 100 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Steps from the Champs-Elysées, with private terraces that command all Paris. }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Astor Saint Honoré | alt= | url=http://www.astorsainthonore.com/ | email=reservation@astorsainthonore.com | address=11, rue d'Astorg | lat=48.87284 | long=2.31930 | directions= | phone=+33 1 53 05 05 05 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 53 05 05 30 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=4-star hotel on a quiet street. }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Balzac | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbalzac.com | email=reservation-balzac@jjwhotels.com | address=6, rue de Balzac | lat=48.87331 | long=2.30048 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 35 18 00 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-06-29 | content=This elegantly furnished luxury boutique hotel exudes opulence from its fine classic interior to the personalised butler service. }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Champs-Elysées Friedland | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-paris-friedland.com | email=friedland@my-paris-hotel.com | address=177, rue du Faubourg St Honoré | lat=48.87505 | long=2.30486 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 63 64 65 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14ː00 | checkout=12ː00 | price=from €140 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel de Crillon | alt= | url=https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hotel-de-crillon | email= | address=10, place de la Concorde (north side) | lat=48.867222 | long=2.321389 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 71 15 01 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 44 71 15 03 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q692768 | content=The legendary hotel overlooking Place de la Concorde has been the epitome of Parisian luxury for centuries. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Pershing Hall | alt= | url=http://www.pershinghall.com/ | email= | address=49, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris | lat=48.86908 | long=2.30223 | directions= | phone=+33 1 58 36 58 00 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Charming five-star boutique hotel with a secluded patio and lush vertical garden. }} *{{sleep | name=Hotel Plaza Elysees | alt= | url=http://www.plazaelysees.com/ | email= | address=177, boul Haussmann | lat=48.87464 | long=2.30575 | directions= | phone=+33 1 45 63 93 83 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Near the Champs Elysées and Faubourg Saint-Honoré, very close to the Arc-de-Triomphe. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel San Régis | alt= | url=http://www.hotel-sanregis.fr | email=message@hotel-sanregis.fr | address=12, rue Jean Goujon, Champs-Élysées | lat=48.86645 | long=2.30852 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 95 16 16 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Five-star boutique hotel with 44 individually decorated rooms and suites. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Sofitel Le Faubourg-Paris | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/1295/index.en.shtml | email= | address=15, rue Boissy d'Anglas | lat=48.86840 | long=2.32138 | directions= | phone=+33 1 44 94 14 14 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 44 94 14 28 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=154 rooms and 20 suites spread over two buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. }} * {{sleep | name=Hyatt Paris Madeleine | alt= | url=https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/france/hyatt-paris-madeleine/madel | email=paris.madeleine@hyatt.com | address=24, boul Malesherbes | lat=48.87290 | long=2.32162 | directions= | phone=+33 1 5527 1234 | tollfree= | fax=+33 1 5527 1235 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Close to the shopping centres on Boulevard Haussmann-Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. 86 hotel rooms and suites, High-speed Wi-Fi available. Views of Boulevard Malesherbe. Business services available. }} * {{sleep | name=Hôtel Plaza Athénée | alt= | url=https://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/paris/hotel-plaza-athenee | email= | address=Avenue Montaigne 25 | lat=48.866203 | long=2.304369 | directions= | phone=+33 1 53 67 66 65 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q2375304 | content=The legendary hotel in Avenue Montaigne, home-away-from-home to numerous celebrities, in the ownership (Sultanate of Brunei) }} * {{sleep | name=Prince de Galles | alt= | url=https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/parlc-prince-de-galles-a-luxury-collection-hotel-paris/ | email= | address=33 Avenue George V | lat=48.8688 | long=2.30072 | directions= | phone=+33 1 53 23 77 77 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q3145636 | content=Named after Edward VIII, the erstwhile Prince of Wales and son of George V, this art-deco hotel opened in 1928 and amassed a veritable potpourri of celebrities in its guest book, ranging from Winston Churchill to Elvis Presley. It was thoroughly renovated and reopened in 2013 as a part of Starwood's Luxury Collection. }} * {{sleep | name=Intercontinental Paris Avenue Marceau | alt= | url=http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/paris/parat/hoteldetail | email= | address=Avenue Marceau 64 | lat=48.87059 | long=2.29801 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The "other" Intercontinental in Paris contrasts with the lavish historic ''Grand'' by having a more subtle, postmodern decor. The location in a converted historic building provides for spatial limitations clear in all areas of the hotel, but with only 57 rooms the property has almost a boutique feel to it. }} * {{sleep | name=Marriott Champs-Elysees | alt= | url=http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/travel/pardt-paris-marriott-hotel-champs-elysees/ | email= | address=Avenue de Champs-Elysees 70 | lat=48.87106 | long=2.30504 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Behind the ''fin de siecle'' facade on the Champs-Elysees hides a much larger, late 20th-century building housing almost 200 rooms decorated in a subdued, for a Marriott property, way. }} * {{sleep | name=Radisson Blu | alt= | url= | email= | address=Avenue Marceau 78 Bis | lat=48.87199 | long=2.29695 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Compared to the many opulent and extravagant hotels in the 8th arrondissement, the Radisson does not come across as spectacular, but can provide good value with the balconies of its front-side rooms offering views of the Arc de Triomphe. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel de Vigny | alt= | url=http://www.hoteldevigny.com/ | email= | address=9/11 rue Balzac | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+33 1 42 99 80 80 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= Boutique hotel near Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elyséess. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * Continue east beyond the ''Place Concorde'' to the [[Paris/1st arrondissement|1st arrondissement]] to see the historic core of Paris, including the Louvre, and more luxury boutiques... * ...or northeast beyond the ''Madeleine'' to the [[Paris/9th arrondissement|9th]], for the famous department stores and the ''Opera Garnier'' * Cross any of the four bridges on the Seine to find yourself in the [[Paris/7th arrondissement|7th arrondissement]], home to ''Les Invalides'', ''Musee d'Orsay'' and the Eiffel Tower * The ''Etoile'' is where the 8th meets two other, much more quiet and residential arrondissements, the [[Paris/16th arrondissement|16th]] and [[Paris/17th arrondissement|17th]] {{routebox | image1=Paris m 1 jms.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Paris/La Défense|La Défense]] | minorl1=[[Paris/17th arrondissement|17th arrondissement]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Paris/12th arrondissement|12th arrondissement]] | minorr1='''[[Paris/1st arrondissement|1st arrondissement]]''' | image2=Paris m 3 jms.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=[[Levallois-Perret]] | minorl2=[[Paris/17th arrondissement|17th arrondissement]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Paris/2nd arrondissement|2nd arrondissement]] | minorr2=[[Paris/9th arrondissement|9th arrondissement]] }} {{usabledistrict}} {{geo|48.8722|2.3130|zoom=14}} {{IsPartOf|Paris}} pjw28b59w11nga9o8oqc37r04l1n8pj 0 27181 5289232 5184149 2026-06-07T21:08:42Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Towns and villages */ Map too big; squeezes the text. 5289232 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pembrokeshire banner Green Bridge of Wales.jpg|Green Bridge of Wales}} '''Pembrokeshire''' ([[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]: ''Sir Benfro'') is the westernmost county in [[South Wales]]. Pembrokeshire's coast is its most dramatic geographic feature, created by the complex geology of the area. It is a varied landscape which includes high sea cliffs, wide sandy beaches, the large natural harbour of Milford Haven, and several offshore islands which are home to seabird colonies. There are many prehistoric sites in Pembrokeshire, particularly in the Preseli Mountains. During the Middle Ages several castles were built by the Normans, such as Pembroke and Cilgerran, and St David's Cathedral became an important pilgrimage site. == Towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.850 | -4.920 | height=400| width=400 | zoom=10 }} {{Mapshape}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[St Davids]]|url=|lat=51.882|long=-5.269|wikidata=Q648732}} (Welsh: ''Tyddewi'') — the UK's smallest city. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Fishguard]]|url=|lat=51.9982|long=-4.98041|wikidata=Q1018730}} (''Abergwaun'') — ferry boat to [[Rosslare]] in [[Ireland]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Haverfordwest]]|url=|lat=51.8|long=-4.97|wikidata=Q990103}} (''Hwlffordd'') — historic market town, often missed by visitors in the dash for the coast. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Milford Haven]]|url=|lat=51.71418|long=-5.04274|wikidata=Q991055}} (''Aberdaugleddau'') — one of the UK's largest ports, its docks have been redeveloped for tourism and leisure activities. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Narberth (Wales)|Narberth]]|url=|lat=51.7989|long=-4.7423|wikidata=Q177165}} (''Arberth'') — "one of the liveliest, most likeable little towns in the UK". *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]]|url=|lat=52.01975|long=-4.83607|wikidata=Q914291}} (''Trefdraeth'' or ''Tudraeth'') — a small town with a Norman castle. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]]|url=|lat=51.67604|long=-4.9158|wikidata=Q1762242}} (''Penfro'') — Pembroke Castle has intact towers and walls, and breathtaking views of the town. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tenby]]|url=|lat=51.6745|long=-4.7044|wikidata=Q558878}} (''Dinbych-y-pysgod'') — mediaeval walled town and elegant seaside resort. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Abercastle]]|url=|lat=51.957914|long=-5.122736|wikidata=Q399544}} (''Abercastell'') — a small fishing village with a 5000-year-old Neolithic burial chamber *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Abereiddy]]|url=|lat=51.934295|long=-5.205683|wikidata=Q4667060}} (''Abereiddi'') — home of the ''Blue Lagoon'' flooded slate quarry. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Amroth]]|url=|lat=51.73|long=-4.66|wikidata=Q4748719}} — the south-to-north start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Broad Haven]]|url=|lat=51.78|long=-5.1|wikidata=Q4971889}} ((''Aber Llydan'') — a seaside village in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park that is a base for walkers, wind surfers, water sports, bird watching and geology. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Freshwater East]]|url=|lat=51.65|long=-4.87|wikidata=Q5503119}} (''Aberfawr'') — a village with an attractive sandy bay surrounded by dunes, woodland and wetlands. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Herbrandston]]|url=|lat=51.726443|long=-5.085726|wikidata=Q3133908}} — a small uncommercialised village with a larfe sandy beach. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Lawrenny]]|url=|lat=51.73|long=-4.87|wikidata=Q6504834}} — a popular place for boating and water-skiing. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Manorbier]]|url=|lat=51.6459|long=-4.7966|wikidata=Q3402241}} (''Maenorbŷr'') — a popular destination for Manorbier Castle, St James's Church, the sandy beach, cliffs, and part of the Wales Coast Path. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Newgale]]|url=|lat=51.856389|long=-5.126111|wikidata=Q7018043}} (''Niwgwl'') — a village with a three-mile stretch of beach, with rugged coastal scenery and a path winding up and down the cliffs. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Porthgain]]|url=|lat=51.948|long=-5.181|wikidata=Q3404798}} — a small fishing harbour village. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Saundersfoot]]|url=|lat=51.711389|long=-4.7|wikidata=Q3405190}} (''Llanussyllt'') — a nice place to relax as it's beach is not too crowded *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Solva]]|url=|lat=51.874|long=-5.194|wikidata=Q1022259}} (''Solfach'') — a popular boating centre with one of the most picturesque harbours in Wales. == Other destinations == {{marker | type=other | name=[[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]] | wikidata=Q1893297}} (''Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro'') is Britain's only coastal national park. It is known for its rugged cliffs, many sandy beaches, and coastal footpath. It includes several islands, the largest being {{marker | type=other | name=[[Skomer]] | wikidata=Q1351810}} and {{marker | type=other | name=Ramsey Island | wikidata=Q3122379}}. ==Understand== Most of the coast is protected by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and can be hiked on the 190-mile (310-km) Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The interior of Pembrokeshire is relatively flat and gently undulating, with the exception of the Preseli Mountains in the north. ===Visitor information === * [http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ Visit Pembrokeshire] website ==Get in== ===By boat=== Ferries from [[Pembroke Dock]] and [[Fishguard]] connect the area with [[Rosslare]] in Ireland. * [https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland/ Irish Ferries] ===By train=== The main line from [[Cardiff]] and [[Swansea]] passes through [[Carmarthen]] on the way to [[Haverfordwest]] and [[Fishguard]]. * [http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ Arriva Trains Wales] ===By bus=== Public transport to Pembroke includes local and national bus lines. * [http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express] * [http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/wales/ Arriva Bus Wales] * [http://www.firstgroup.com/ First Cymru]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ===By plane=== {{marker|type=go|name=Cardiff Airport|url=https://www.cardiff-airport.com|lat=|long=}} ({{IATA|CWL}}) is the closest major airport and offers scheduled domestic and international flights to Europe, Africa and North America. ==Get around== There is a bus service linking [[Haverfordwest]], [[St Davids]] and [[Fishguard]], but most travellers will drive, cycle or walk. A comprehensive network of local [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838%2C839%2C844&parent_directory_id=646 bus services run throughout Pembrokeshire] and to adjoining counties including [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838,1629,839,1038 Coastal buses] that travel around the area. * [http://www.richardsbros.co.uk/bus-services.php Richards Bros] {{dead link|December 2020}} ==See== * Cathedral and Bishop's Palace in [[St Davids]] * Castles of [[Haverfordwest]], [[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]] and [[Manorbier]] * Standing stones near [[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]] and [[Abercastle]] * Carew tidal mill ==Do== * Kayaking available from a number of companies, including a couple in [[Fishguard]]. * Coasteering from [[Abercastle]] and [[Abereiddy]] * Boat trips to see the landscape and wildlife, from locations such as [[St Davids]] and [[Milford Haven]] * Adventure parks in [[Narberth (Wales)|Narberth]], [[Tenby]] and [[Saundersfoot]] * Walk the [[Pembrokeshire Coast Path]] * Beaches at [[Abercastle]], [[Abereiddy]], [[Amroth]], [[Broad Haven]], [[Herbrandston]], [[Manorbier]], [[Newgale]], [[Saundersfoot]] ==Go next== *[[Ceredigion]] *[[Carmarthenshire]] {{geo|51.848|-4.962|zoom=10}} {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} bu5t3r3ch9kb27byj9bco172gkm7nfv 5289233 5289232 2026-06-07T21:09:10Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Towns and villages */ zoom out 5289233 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pembrokeshire banner Green Bridge of Wales.jpg|Green Bridge of Wales}} '''Pembrokeshire''' ([[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]: ''Sir Benfro'') is the westernmost county in [[South Wales]]. Pembrokeshire's coast is its most dramatic geographic feature, created by the complex geology of the area. It is a varied landscape which includes high sea cliffs, wide sandy beaches, the large natural harbour of Milford Haven, and several offshore islands which are home to seabird colonies. There are many prehistoric sites in Pembrokeshire, particularly in the Preseli Mountains. During the Middle Ages several castles were built by the Normans, such as Pembroke and Cilgerran, and St David's Cathedral became an important pilgrimage site. == Towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.850 | -4.920 | height=400| width=400 | zoom=9 }} {{Mapshape}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[St Davids]]|url=|lat=51.882|long=-5.269|wikidata=Q648732}} (Welsh: ''Tyddewi'') — the UK's smallest city. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Fishguard]]|url=|lat=51.9982|long=-4.98041|wikidata=Q1018730}} (''Abergwaun'') — ferry boat to [[Rosslare]] in [[Ireland]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Haverfordwest]]|url=|lat=51.8|long=-4.97|wikidata=Q990103}} (''Hwlffordd'') — historic market town, often missed by visitors in the dash for the coast. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Milford Haven]]|url=|lat=51.71418|long=-5.04274|wikidata=Q991055}} (''Aberdaugleddau'') — one of the UK's largest ports, its docks have been redeveloped for tourism and leisure activities. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Narberth (Wales)|Narberth]]|url=|lat=51.7989|long=-4.7423|wikidata=Q177165}} (''Arberth'') — "one of the liveliest, most likeable little towns in the UK". *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]]|url=|lat=52.01975|long=-4.83607|wikidata=Q914291}} (''Trefdraeth'' or ''Tudraeth'') — a small town with a Norman castle. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]]|url=|lat=51.67604|long=-4.9158|wikidata=Q1762242}} (''Penfro'') — Pembroke Castle has intact towers and walls, and breathtaking views of the town. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tenby]]|url=|lat=51.6745|long=-4.7044|wikidata=Q558878}} (''Dinbych-y-pysgod'') — mediaeval walled town and elegant seaside resort. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Abercastle]]|url=|lat=51.957914|long=-5.122736|wikidata=Q399544}} (''Abercastell'') — a small fishing village with a 5000-year-old Neolithic burial chamber *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Abereiddy]]|url=|lat=51.934295|long=-5.205683|wikidata=Q4667060}} (''Abereiddi'') — home of the ''Blue Lagoon'' flooded slate quarry. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Amroth]]|url=|lat=51.73|long=-4.66|wikidata=Q4748719}} — the south-to-north start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Broad Haven]]|url=|lat=51.78|long=-5.1|wikidata=Q4971889}} ((''Aber Llydan'') — a seaside village in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park that is a base for walkers, wind surfers, water sports, bird watching and geology. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Freshwater East]]|url=|lat=51.65|long=-4.87|wikidata=Q5503119}} (''Aberfawr'') — a village with an attractive sandy bay surrounded by dunes, woodland and wetlands. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Herbrandston]]|url=|lat=51.726443|long=-5.085726|wikidata=Q3133908}} — a small uncommercialised village with a larfe sandy beach. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Lawrenny]]|url=|lat=51.73|long=-4.87|wikidata=Q6504834}} — a popular place for boating and water-skiing. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Manorbier]]|url=|lat=51.6459|long=-4.7966|wikidata=Q3402241}} (''Maenorbŷr'') — a popular destination for Manorbier Castle, St James's Church, the sandy beach, cliffs, and part of the Wales Coast Path. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Newgale]]|url=|lat=51.856389|long=-5.126111|wikidata=Q7018043}} (''Niwgwl'') — a village with a three-mile stretch of beach, with rugged coastal scenery and a path winding up and down the cliffs. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Porthgain]]|url=|lat=51.948|long=-5.181|wikidata=Q3404798}} — a small fishing harbour village. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Saundersfoot]]|url=|lat=51.711389|long=-4.7|wikidata=Q3405190}} (''Llanussyllt'') — a nice place to relax as it's beach is not too crowded *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Solva]]|url=|lat=51.874|long=-5.194|wikidata=Q1022259}} (''Solfach'') — a popular boating centre with one of the most picturesque harbours in Wales. == Other destinations == {{marker | type=other | name=[[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]] | wikidata=Q1893297}} (''Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro'') is Britain's only coastal national park. It is known for its rugged cliffs, many sandy beaches, and coastal footpath. It includes several islands, the largest being {{marker | type=other | name=[[Skomer]] | wikidata=Q1351810}} and {{marker | type=other | name=Ramsey Island | wikidata=Q3122379}}. ==Understand== Most of the coast is protected by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and can be hiked on the 190-mile (310-km) Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The interior of Pembrokeshire is relatively flat and gently undulating, with the exception of the Preseli Mountains in the north. ===Visitor information === * [http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ Visit Pembrokeshire] website ==Get in== ===By boat=== Ferries from [[Pembroke Dock]] and [[Fishguard]] connect the area with [[Rosslare]] in Ireland. * [https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland/ Irish Ferries] ===By train=== The main line from [[Cardiff]] and [[Swansea]] passes through [[Carmarthen]] on the way to [[Haverfordwest]] and [[Fishguard]]. * [http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ Arriva Trains Wales] ===By bus=== Public transport to Pembroke includes local and national bus lines. * [http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express] * [http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/wales/ Arriva Bus Wales] * [http://www.firstgroup.com/ First Cymru]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ===By plane=== {{marker|type=go|name=Cardiff Airport|url=https://www.cardiff-airport.com|lat=|long=}} ({{IATA|CWL}}) is the closest major airport and offers scheduled domestic and international flights to Europe, Africa and North America. ==Get around== There is a bus service linking [[Haverfordwest]], [[St Davids]] and [[Fishguard]], but most travellers will drive, cycle or walk. A comprehensive network of local [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838%2C839%2C844&parent_directory_id=646 bus services run throughout Pembrokeshire] and to adjoining counties including [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838,1629,839,1038 Coastal buses] that travel around the area. * [http://www.richardsbros.co.uk/bus-services.php Richards Bros] {{dead link|December 2020}} ==See== * Cathedral and Bishop's Palace in [[St Davids]] * Castles of [[Haverfordwest]], [[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]] and [[Manorbier]] * Standing stones near [[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]] and [[Abercastle]] * Carew tidal mill ==Do== * Kayaking available from a number of companies, including a couple in [[Fishguard]]. * Coasteering from [[Abercastle]] and [[Abereiddy]] * Boat trips to see the landscape and wildlife, from locations such as [[St Davids]] and [[Milford Haven]] * Adventure parks in [[Narberth (Wales)|Narberth]], [[Tenby]] and [[Saundersfoot]] * Walk the [[Pembrokeshire Coast Path]] * Beaches at [[Abercastle]], [[Abereiddy]], [[Amroth]], [[Broad Haven]], [[Herbrandston]], [[Manorbier]], [[Newgale]], [[Saundersfoot]] ==Go next== *[[Ceredigion]] *[[Carmarthenshire]] {{geo|51.848|-4.962|zoom=10}} {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} 69kh727kunvaqe9fq7dnbwsfhyfvfzu 5289234 5289233 2026-06-07T21:13:49Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Other destinations */ Snowdonia, Exmoor, the Broads... 5289234 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pembrokeshire banner Green Bridge of Wales.jpg|Green Bridge of Wales}} '''Pembrokeshire''' ([[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]: ''Sir Benfro'') is the westernmost county in [[South Wales]]. Pembrokeshire's coast is its most dramatic geographic feature, created by the complex geology of the area. It is a varied landscape which includes high sea cliffs, wide sandy beaches, the large natural harbour of Milford Haven, and several offshore islands which are home to seabird colonies. There are many prehistoric sites in Pembrokeshire, particularly in the Preseli Mountains. During the Middle Ages several castles were built by the Normans, such as Pembroke and Cilgerran, and St David's Cathedral became an important pilgrimage site. == Towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.850 | -4.920 | height=400| width=400 | zoom=9 }} {{Mapshape}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[St Davids]]|url=|lat=51.882|long=-5.269|wikidata=Q648732}} (Welsh: ''Tyddewi'') — the UK's smallest city. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Fishguard]]|url=|lat=51.9982|long=-4.98041|wikidata=Q1018730}} (''Abergwaun'') — ferry boat to [[Rosslare]] in [[Ireland]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Haverfordwest]]|url=|lat=51.8|long=-4.97|wikidata=Q990103}} (''Hwlffordd'') — historic market town, often missed by visitors in the dash for the coast. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Milford Haven]]|url=|lat=51.71418|long=-5.04274|wikidata=Q991055}} (''Aberdaugleddau'') — one of the UK's largest ports, its docks have been redeveloped for tourism and leisure activities. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Narberth (Wales)|Narberth]]|url=|lat=51.7989|long=-4.7423|wikidata=Q177165}} (''Arberth'') — "one of the liveliest, most likeable little towns in the UK". *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]]|url=|lat=52.01975|long=-4.83607|wikidata=Q914291}} (''Trefdraeth'' or ''Tudraeth'') — a small town with a Norman castle. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]]|url=|lat=51.67604|long=-4.9158|wikidata=Q1762242}} (''Penfro'') — Pembroke Castle has intact towers and walls, and breathtaking views of the town. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tenby]]|url=|lat=51.6745|long=-4.7044|wikidata=Q558878}} (''Dinbych-y-pysgod'') — mediaeval walled town and elegant seaside resort. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Abercastle]]|url=|lat=51.957914|long=-5.122736|wikidata=Q399544}} (''Abercastell'') — a small fishing village with a 5000-year-old Neolithic burial chamber *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Abereiddy]]|url=|lat=51.934295|long=-5.205683|wikidata=Q4667060}} (''Abereiddi'') — home of the ''Blue Lagoon'' flooded slate quarry. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Amroth]]|url=|lat=51.73|long=-4.66|wikidata=Q4748719}} — the south-to-north start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Broad Haven]]|url=|lat=51.78|long=-5.1|wikidata=Q4971889}} ((''Aber Llydan'') — a seaside village in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park that is a base for walkers, wind surfers, water sports, bird watching and geology. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Freshwater East]]|url=|lat=51.65|long=-4.87|wikidata=Q5503119}} (''Aberfawr'') — a village with an attractive sandy bay surrounded by dunes, woodland and wetlands. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Herbrandston]]|url=|lat=51.726443|long=-5.085726|wikidata=Q3133908}} — a small uncommercialised village with a larfe sandy beach. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Lawrenny]]|url=|lat=51.73|long=-4.87|wikidata=Q6504834}} — a popular place for boating and water-skiing. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Manorbier]]|url=|lat=51.6459|long=-4.7966|wikidata=Q3402241}} (''Maenorbŷr'') — a popular destination for Manorbier Castle, St James's Church, the sandy beach, cliffs, and part of the Wales Coast Path. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Newgale]]|url=|lat=51.856389|long=-5.126111|wikidata=Q7018043}} (''Niwgwl'') — a village with a three-mile stretch of beach, with rugged coastal scenery and a path winding up and down the cliffs. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Porthgain]]|url=|lat=51.948|long=-5.181|wikidata=Q3404798}} — a small fishing harbour village. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Saundersfoot]]|url=|lat=51.711389|long=-4.7|wikidata=Q3405190}} (''Llanussyllt'') — a nice place to relax as it's beach is not too crowded *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Solva]]|url=|lat=51.874|long=-5.194|wikidata=Q1022259}} (''Solfach'') — a popular boating centre with one of the most picturesque harbours in Wales. == Other destinations == {{marker | type=other | name=[[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]] | wikidata=Q1893297}} (''Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro'') is known for its rugged cliffs, many sandy beaches, and coastal footpath. It includes several islands, the largest being {{marker | type=other | name=[[Skomer]] | wikidata=Q1351810}} and {{marker | type=other | name=Ramsey Island | wikidata=Q3122379}}. ==Understand== Most of the coast is protected by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and can be hiked on the 190-mile (310-km) Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The interior of Pembrokeshire is relatively flat and gently undulating, with the exception of the Preseli Mountains in the north. ===Visitor information === * [http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ Visit Pembrokeshire] website ==Get in== ===By boat=== Ferries from [[Pembroke Dock]] and [[Fishguard]] connect the area with [[Rosslare]] in Ireland. * [https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland/ Irish Ferries] ===By train=== The main line from [[Cardiff]] and [[Swansea]] passes through [[Carmarthen]] on the way to [[Haverfordwest]] and [[Fishguard]]. * [http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ Arriva Trains Wales] ===By bus=== Public transport to Pembroke includes local and national bus lines. * [http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express] * [http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/wales/ Arriva Bus Wales] * [http://www.firstgroup.com/ First Cymru]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ===By plane=== {{marker|type=go|name=Cardiff Airport|url=https://www.cardiff-airport.com|lat=|long=}} ({{IATA|CWL}}) is the closest major airport and offers scheduled domestic and international flights to Europe, Africa and North America. ==Get around== There is a bus service linking [[Haverfordwest]], [[St Davids]] and [[Fishguard]], but most travellers will drive, cycle or walk. A comprehensive network of local [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838%2C839%2C844&parent_directory_id=646 bus services run throughout Pembrokeshire] and to adjoining counties including [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838,1629,839,1038 Coastal buses] that travel around the area. * [http://www.richardsbros.co.uk/bus-services.php Richards Bros] {{dead link|December 2020}} ==See== * Cathedral and Bishop's Palace in [[St Davids]] * Castles of [[Haverfordwest]], [[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]] and [[Manorbier]] * Standing stones near [[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]] and [[Abercastle]] * Carew tidal mill ==Do== * Kayaking available from a number of companies, including a couple in [[Fishguard]]. * Coasteering from [[Abercastle]] and [[Abereiddy]] * Boat trips to see the landscape and wildlife, from locations such as [[St Davids]] and [[Milford Haven]] * Adventure parks in [[Narberth (Wales)|Narberth]], [[Tenby]] and [[Saundersfoot]] * Walk the [[Pembrokeshire Coast Path]] * Beaches at [[Abercastle]], [[Abereiddy]], [[Amroth]], [[Broad Haven]], [[Herbrandston]], [[Manorbier]], [[Newgale]], [[Saundersfoot]] ==Go next== *[[Ceredigion]] *[[Carmarthenshire]] {{geo|51.848|-4.962|zoom=10}} {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} sm5nez27r1jaqrjdewrinjk9s8w2un1 5289238 5289234 2026-06-07T21:26:09Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Towns and villages */ Improve St Davids and Fishguard writeups. 5289238 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pembrokeshire banner Green Bridge of Wales.jpg|Green Bridge of Wales}} '''Pembrokeshire''' ([[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]: ''Sir Benfro'') is the westernmost county in [[South Wales]]. Pembrokeshire's coast is its most dramatic geographic feature, created by the complex geology of the area. It is a varied landscape which includes high sea cliffs, wide sandy beaches, the large natural harbour of Milford Haven, and several offshore islands which are home to seabird colonies. There are many prehistoric sites in Pembrokeshire, particularly in the Preseli Mountains. During the Middle Ages several castles were built by the Normans, such as Pembroke and Cilgerran, and St David's Cathedral became an important pilgrimage site. == Towns and villages == {{Mapframe | 51.850 | -4.920 | height=400| width=400 | zoom=9 }} {{Mapshape}} ===City and towns=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[St Davids]]|url=|lat=51.882|long=-5.269|wikidata=Q648732}} (Welsh: ''Tyddewi'') — the UK's smallest city with a medieval cathedral, market square and access to Ramsey Island *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Fishguard]]|url=|lat=51.9982|long=-4.98041|wikidata=Q1018730}} (''Abergwaun'') — the scenic Lower Town is worth a wander and a launching point for kayak tours *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Haverfordwest]]|url=|lat=51.8|long=-4.97|wikidata=Q990103}} (''Hwlffordd'') — historic market town, often missed by visitors in the dash for the coast. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Milford Haven]]|url=|lat=51.71418|long=-5.04274|wikidata=Q991055}} (''Aberdaugleddau'') — one of the UK's largest ports, its docks have been redeveloped for tourism and leisure activities. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Narberth (Wales)|Narberth]]|url=|lat=51.7989|long=-4.7423|wikidata=Q177165}} (''Arberth'') — "one of the liveliest, most likeable little towns in the UK". *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]]|url=|lat=52.01975|long=-4.83607|wikidata=Q914291}} (''Trefdraeth'' or ''Tudraeth'') — a small town with a Norman castle. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]]|url=|lat=51.67604|long=-4.9158|wikidata=Q1762242}} (''Penfro'') — Pembroke Castle has intact towers and walls, and breathtaking views of the town. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Tenby]]|url=|lat=51.6745|long=-4.7044|wikidata=Q558878}} (''Dinbych-y-pysgod'') — mediaeval walled town and elegant seaside resort. ===Villages=== *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Abercastle]]|url=|lat=51.957914|long=-5.122736|wikidata=Q399544}} (''Abercastell'') — a small fishing village with a 5000-year-old Neolithic burial chamber *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Abereiddy]]|url=|lat=51.934295|long=-5.205683|wikidata=Q4667060}} (''Abereiddi'') — home of the ''Blue Lagoon'' flooded slate quarry. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Amroth]]|url=|lat=51.73|long=-4.66|wikidata=Q4748719}} — the south-to-north start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Broad Haven]]|url=|lat=51.78|long=-5.1|wikidata=Q4971889}} (''Aber Llydan'') — a seaside village in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park that is a base for walkers, wind surfers, water sports, bird watching and geology. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Freshwater East]]|url=|lat=51.65|long=-4.87|wikidata=Q5503119}} (''Aberfawr'') — a village with an attractive sandy bay surrounded by dunes, woodland and wetlands. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Herbrandston]]|url=|lat=51.726443|long=-5.085726|wikidata=Q3133908}} — a small uncommercialised village with a larfe sandy beach. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Lawrenny]]|url=|lat=51.73|long=-4.87|wikidata=Q6504834}} — a popular place for boating and water-skiing. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Manorbier]]|url=|lat=51.6459|long=-4.7966|wikidata=Q3402241}} (''Maenorbŷr'') — a popular destination for Manorbier Castle, St James's Church, the sandy beach, cliffs, and part of the Wales Coast Path. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Newgale]]|url=|lat=51.856389|long=-5.126111|wikidata=Q7018043}} (''Niwgwl'') — a village with a three-mile stretch of beach, with rugged coastal scenery and a path winding up and down the cliffs. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Porthgain]]|url=|lat=51.948|long=-5.181|wikidata=Q3404798}} — a small fishing harbour village. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Saundersfoot]]|url=|lat=51.711389|long=-4.7|wikidata=Q3405190}} (''Llanussyllt'') — a nice place to relax as it's beach is not too crowded *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Solva]]|url=|lat=51.874|long=-5.194|wikidata=Q1022259}} (''Solfach'') — a popular boating centre with one of the most picturesque harbours in Wales. == Other destinations == {{marker | type=other | name=[[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]] | wikidata=Q1893297}} (''Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro'') is known for its rugged cliffs, many sandy beaches, and coastal footpath. It includes several islands, the largest being {{marker | type=other | name=[[Skomer]] | wikidata=Q1351810}} and {{marker | type=other | name=Ramsey Island | wikidata=Q3122379}}. ==Understand== Most of the coast is protected by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and can be hiked on the 190-mile (310-km) Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The interior of Pembrokeshire is relatively flat and gently undulating, with the exception of the Preseli Mountains in the north. ===Visitor information === * [http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ Visit Pembrokeshire] website ==Get in== ===By boat=== Ferries from [[Pembroke Dock]] and [[Fishguard]] connect the area with [[Rosslare]] in Ireland. * [https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland/ Irish Ferries] ===By train=== The main line from [[Cardiff]] and [[Swansea]] passes through [[Carmarthen]] on the way to [[Haverfordwest]] and [[Fishguard]]. * [http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ Arriva Trains Wales] ===By bus=== Public transport to Pembroke includes local and national bus lines. * [http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express] * [http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/wales/ Arriva Bus Wales] * [http://www.firstgroup.com/ First Cymru]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ===By plane=== {{marker|type=go|name=Cardiff Airport|url=https://www.cardiff-airport.com|lat=|long=}} ({{IATA|CWL}}) is the closest major airport and offers scheduled domestic and international flights to Europe, Africa and North America. ==Get around== There is a bus service linking [[Haverfordwest]], [[St Davids]] and [[Fishguard]], but most travellers will drive, cycle or walk. A comprehensive network of local [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838%2C839%2C844&parent_directory_id=646 bus services run throughout Pembrokeshire] and to adjoining counties including [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838,1629,839,1038 Coastal buses] that travel around the area. * [http://www.richardsbros.co.uk/bus-services.php Richards Bros] {{dead link|December 2020}} ==See== * Cathedral and Bishop's Palace in [[St Davids]] * Castles of [[Haverfordwest]], [[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]] and [[Manorbier]] * Standing stones near [[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]] and [[Abercastle]] * Carew tidal mill ==Do== * Kayaking available from a number of companies, including a couple in [[Fishguard]]. * Coasteering from [[Abercastle]] and [[Abereiddy]] * Boat trips to see the landscape and wildlife, from locations such as [[St Davids]] and [[Milford Haven]] * Adventure parks in [[Narberth (Wales)|Narberth]], [[Tenby]] and [[Saundersfoot]] * Walk the [[Pembrokeshire Coast Path]] * Beaches at [[Abercastle]], [[Abereiddy]], [[Amroth]], [[Broad Haven]], [[Herbrandston]], [[Manorbier]], [[Newgale]], [[Saundersfoot]] ==Go next== *[[Ceredigion]] *[[Carmarthenshire]] {{geo|51.848|-4.962|zoom=10}} {{IsPartOf|South Wales}} {{usableregion}} r9xdvr2f2gzwvf8r7987n7dtocv8nwl 0 28450 5289204 5274687 2026-06-07T20:15:31Z ~2026-33840-35 2419787 5289204 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Off the beaten path''' is the best showcase article about a lesser-known or unusual travel destination, selected monthly by Wikivoyage's users. See [[Previous Destinations of the month]] for better-known destinations, [[Previous Featured travel topics]] for phrasebooks, itineraries and travel topics, and [[Project:Destination_of_the_month_candidates#Nominations_for_Off_the_Beaten_Path|Wikivoyage:Destination of the month candidates]] to nominate and discuss future "Off the beaten path" destinations. Previously featured destinations were: <br clear="all" /> {{mapframe|align=center|width=1000|height=500}} __NOTOC__ ==Previous features== Featured on Wikivoyage. ===2026=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:StratfordBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Erice|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Stratford (Victoria)|Stratford]]|wikidata=Q7621911}}, [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:OtBT-Erice-bannerA.png|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Erice|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Erice]]|wikidata=Q192917}}, [[Italy]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File:KoKretBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ko Kret|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ko Kret]]|wikidata=Q4921050}}, [[Bangkok Metropolitan Area]], [[Thailand]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:Great Barrier MP banner Aotea Arts and History Village.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Great Barrier Island|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Great Barrier Island]]|wikidata=Q1363130}}, [[New Zealand]]]] |} ===2025=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:ElCuyoBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=El Cuyo|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[El Cuyo]]|wikidata=Q3049828}}, [[Yucatan]], [[Mexico]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:AndorraLaVellaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Andorra la Vella|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Andorra la Vella]]|wikidata=Q1863}}, [[Andorra]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:SekigaharaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Sekigahara|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Sekigahara]]|wikidata=Q427600}}, [[Gifu (prefecture)|Gifu]], Japan]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:BowlingGreenBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bowling Green (Ohio)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bowling Green (Ohio)|Bowling Green]]|wikidata=Q895459}}, [[Ohio]], United States]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div>[[File:PaldiskiBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Paldiski|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Paldiski]]|wikidata=Q204091}}, [[Estonia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div>[[File:Forillon National Park OtBP banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Forillon National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Forillon National Park]]|wikidata=Q1437338}}, [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div>[[File:VaalsBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Vaals|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Vaals]]|wikidata=Q9768}}, [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]], [[Netherlands]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div>[[File:NewEnglandNatPBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=New England National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[New England National Park]]|wikidata=Q1982368}}, [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:KhujandBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Khujand|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Khujand]]|wikidata=Q373808}}, [[Ferghana Valley (Tajikistan)|Ferghana Valley]], [[Tajikistan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:BanteayChhmarBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Banteay Chhmar|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Banteay Chhmar]]|wikidata=Q1021162}}, [[Cambodia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File:TezpurBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Tezpur|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Tezpur]]|wikidata=Q1021162}}, [[Assam]], [[India]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:ElHierroBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=El Hierro|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[El Hierro]]|wikidata=Q1036287}}, [[Canary Islands]], [[Spain]]]] |} ===2024=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:YarrangobillyCavesBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Yarrangobilly Caves|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Yarrangobilly Caves]]|wikidata=Q8049538}}, [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:PresidentePrudenteBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Presidente Prudente|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Presidente Prudente]]|wikidata=Q525618}}, Sao Paulo, [[Brazil]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:LaTrembladeBanner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=La Tremblade|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[La Tremblade]]|wikidata=Q1106266}}, [[France]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:MinotNDBanner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Minot|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Minot]]|wikidata=Q487201}}, [[North Dakota]], [[United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div>[[File:AthBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ath|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ath]]|wikidata=Q95096}}, [[Belgium]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div>[[File:MtBullerBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Mount Buller|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Mount Buller]]|wikidata=Q984117}}, [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div>[[File:NorthWestRiverBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=North West River|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[North West River]]|wikidata=Q7057307}}, [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div>[[File:BethlehemPABanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)|Bethlehem]]|wikidata=Q164380}}, [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:HagiBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Hagi|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Hagi]]|wikidata=Q378225}}, [[Japan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:IquitosBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Iquitos|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Iquitos]]|wikidata=Q193289}}, [[Peru]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File:PuertoMorelosBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Puerto Morelos|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Puerto Morelos]]|wikidata=Q2117481}}, [[Mexico]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:AirItamBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Air Itam|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Air Itam]]|wikidata=Q407381}}, [[Malaysia]]]] |} ===2023=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:Easter Island dotm banner 5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Easter Island|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Easter Island]]|wikidata=Q14452}}, [[Chile]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:Pai Banner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Pai|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Pai]]|wikidata=Q2892289}}, [[Thailand]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:Salem MA Banner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Salem (Massachusetts)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Salem (Massachusetts)|Salem]]|wikidata=Q54140}}, [[Massachusetts]], [[United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:Copenhagen Amager banner Dragør Havn lodsmuseum.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Copenhagen/Amager|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Copenhagen/Amager|Amager]]|wikidata=Q210396}}, [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div>[[File:Longyearbyen banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Longyearbyen|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Longyearbyen]]|wikidata=Q25923}}, [[Svalbard]], [[Norway]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div>[[File:Tombstone TP banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Tombstone Territorial Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Tombstone Territorial Park]]|wikidata=Q844692}}, [[Yukon]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div>[[File:Tutuala DOTM banner Jaco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Tutuala|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Tutuala]]|wikidata=Q17505833}}, [[Timor-Leste]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div>[[File:Stamford DOTM banner Town Bridge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Stamford (England)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Stamford (England)|Stamford]]|wikidata=Q1000662}}, [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:Klaksvík otbp banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Klaksvík|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Klaksvík]]|wikidata=Q189361}}, [[Faroe Islands]], Kingdom of Denmark]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:Guanajuato otbp banner La Galereña Tunnel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Guanajuato|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Guanajuato|Guanajuato City]]|wikidata=Q61306}}, [[Guanajuato (state)|Guanajuato]], [[Mexico]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File:Jimbaran OtBP banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Jimbaran|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Jimbaran]]|wikidata=Q670243}}, [[Bali]], [[Indonesia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:Navarre Beach Pier Wikivoyage banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Navarre (Florida)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Navarre (Florida)|Navarre]]|wikidata=Q6982123}}, [[Florida]], [[United States]]]] |} ===2022=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:Gävle goat 2009 DotM banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=[[Gävle]]|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Gävle]]|wikidata=Q25748}}, [[Gävleborg County]], [[Sweden]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped2).jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Cooch Behar|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Cooch Behar]]|wikidata=Q313640}}, [[West Bengal]], [[India]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:Savai'i, Samoa banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Savaii|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Savaii]]|wikidata=Q337519}}, [[Samoa]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:Budderoo otbp banner 4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Budderoo National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Budderoo National Park]]|wikidata=Q956929}}, [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div>[[File:Deventer MP banner Lebuïnuskerk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Deventer|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Deventer]]|wikidata=Q10001}}, [[Overijssel]], [[Netherlands]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div>[[File:Farnborough otbp banner Red Arrows and A400M.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Farnborough|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Farnborough]]|wikidata=Q547071}}, [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div>[[File:Homer otbp banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Homer|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Homer]]|wikidata=Q79441}}, [[Alaska]], [[United States of America]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div>[[File:Percé Wikivoyage feature banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Percé|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Percé]]|wikidata=Q141991}}, [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:Alishan otbp banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Alishan|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Alishan]]|wikidata=Q707585}}, [[Taiwan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:Magome otbp banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Magome|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Magome]]|wikidata=Q1433284}}, [[Japan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File: San Ignacio (Belize) banner Burns Avenue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=[[San Ignacio (Belize)]]|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[San Ignacio (Belize)|San Ignacio]]|wikidata=Q724815}}, [[Belize]] ]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:Koror otbp banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Koror|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Koror]] |wikidata=Q527748}}, [[Palau]]]] |} ===2021=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:Montserrat otbp banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=[[Montserrat]]|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Montserrat]]|wikidata=Q13353}} ]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:Twilight Plymouth MA Wikivoyage DOTM banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Plymouth (Massachusetts)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Plymouth (Massachusetts)|Plymouth]]|wikidata=Q326295}}, [[Massachusetts]], [[United States]] ]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:Chavín de Huántar main page banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chavín de Huántar|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chavín de Huántar]]|wikidata=Q732554}}, [[Peru]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:Diablo Range DOTM Banner 3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Diablo Range|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Diablo Range]]|wikidata=Q2241223}}, [[California]], [[United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:BergenGermanyBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bergen (Germany)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bergen (Germany)|Bergen]]|wikidata=Q505665}}, [[Lower Saxony]], [[Germany]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:Neuland banner Iglesia Mennonita.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Neuland|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Neuland]]|wikidata=Q1709409}}, [[Paraguay]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:Visp banner Panorama.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Visp|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Visp]]|wikidata=Q64147}}, [[Switzerland]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:CrawfordBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Crawford (Nebraska)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Crawford (Nebraska)|Crawford]]|wikidata=Q963768}}, [[Nebraska]], [[United States of America]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:SimpelveldBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Simpelveld|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Simpelveld]]|wikidata=Q9769}}, [[Netherlands]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:PdCBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Porto da Cruz|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Porto da Cruz]]|wikidata=Q932115}}, [[Madeira]], [[Portugal]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:BelgraveBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Belgrave|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Belgrave]]|wikidata=Q815564}}, [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:TorresBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Torres del Paine National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Torres del Paine National Park]]|wikidata=Q901646}}, [[Chile]]]] |} ===2020=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:NSBBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=New Smyrna Beach|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[New Smyrna Beach]]|wikidata=Q375375}}, [[Florida]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:IriomoteBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Iriomote|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Iriomote]]|wikidata=Q432124}}, [[Japan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:NkhataBayBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Nkhata Bay|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Nkhata Bay]]|wikidata=Q1370650}}, [[Malawi]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:AlcamoBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Alcamo|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Alcamo]]|wikidata=Q481544}}, [[Italy]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:ApiaBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Apia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Apia]]|wikidata=Q36260}}, [[Samoa]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:FaaborgBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Faaborg|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Faaborg]]|wikidata=Q3547421}}, [[Denmark]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:KarakolBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Karakol|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Karakol]]|wikidata=Q194452}}, [[Kyrgyzstan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:NagyBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Nagykanizsa|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Nagykanizsa]]|wikidata=Q14424}}, [[Hungary]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:ThimphuBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Thimphu|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Thimphu]]|wikidata=Q9270}}, [[Bhutan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:GBNPBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Great Basin National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Great Basin National Park]]|wikidata=Q1137657}}, [[Nevada]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:JBayBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Jeffreys Bay|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Jeffreys Bay]]|wikidata=Q585092}}, [[South Africa]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:NorfolkIslandBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Norfolk Island|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Norfolk Island]]|wikidata=Q31057}}]] |} ===2019=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:PakseBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Pakse|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Pakse]]|wikidata=Q383622}}, [[Laos]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:JVDBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Jost Van Dyke|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Jost Van Dyke]]|wikidata=Q1330151}}, [[British Virgin Islands]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:LetchworthBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Letchworth State Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Letchworth State Park]]|wikidata=Q1303662}}, [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:KPPBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kamphaeng Phet|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kamphaeng Phet]]|wikidata=Q2960445}}, [[Thailand]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:OlomoucBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Olomouc|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Olomouc]]|wikidata=Q81137}}, [[Czech Republic]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:YYPBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Yuryev-Polsky|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Yuryev-Polsky]]|wikidata=Q198826}}, [[Russia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:IlulissatBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ilulissat|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ilulissat]]|wikidata=Q191047}}, [[Greenland]], Kingdom of Denmark]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:Pleasanton OTBP Banner 3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Pleasanton|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Pleasanton]]|wikidata=Q747444}}, [[California]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:Bouzigues Banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bouzigues|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bouzigues]]|wikidata=Q769568}}, [[France]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:ChapelHillBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chapel Hill|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chapel Hill]]|wikidata=Q671812}}, [[North Carolina]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:KhasabBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Khasab|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Khasab]]|wikidata=Q426646}}, [[Oman]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:ChathamIslandsBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chatham Islands|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chatham Islands]]|wikidata=Q115459}}, [[New Zealand]]]] |} ===2018=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:BanosBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Baños|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Baños]]|wikidata=Q812717}}, [[Ecuador]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:KeenjharLakeBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Keenjhar Lake|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Keenjhar Lake]]|wikidata=Q3246838}}, [[Pakistan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:VallettaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Valletta|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Valletta]]|wikidata=Q23800}}, [[Malta]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:BronzevilleBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chicago/Bronzeville|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chicago/Bronzeville|Bronzeville]]|wikidata=Q4823292}}, [[Chicago]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:GorokaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Goroka|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Goroka]]|wikidata=Q498192}}, [[Papua New Guinea]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:HofnBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Höfn|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Höfn]]|wikidata=Q817118}}, [[Iceland]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:PitonBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Piton de la Fournaise|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Piton de la Fournaise]]|wikidata=Q1049644}}, [[Réunion]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:ErlangenBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Erlangen|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Erlangen]]|wikidata=Q3126}}, [[Germany]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:PorosBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Poros|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Poros]]|wikidata=Q724394}}, [[Greece]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:BrownsvilleBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Brownsville (Texas)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Brownsville (Texas)|Brownsville]]|wikidata=Q51693}}, [[Texas]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:KakamegaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kakamega Rainforest|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kakamega Rainforest]]|wikidata=Q1397614}}, [[Kenya]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:UkulhasBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ukulhas|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ukulhas]]|wikidata=Q4177376}}, [[Maldives]]]] |} ===2017=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:BozemanBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bozeman|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bozeman]]|wikidata=Q569678}}, [[Montana]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:SdeBokerBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Sde Boker|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Sde Boker]]|wikidata=Q1026531}}, [[Israel]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:FiladelfiaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Filadelfia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Filadelfia]]|wikidata=Q733744}}, [[Paraguay]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:KurashikiBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kurashiki|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kurashiki]]|wikidata=Q467487}}, [[Japan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:YuzhnoBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk]]|wikidata=Q7859}}, [[Russia]]]] | valign="top" colspaN="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:GroningenBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Groningen|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Groningen]]|wikidata=Q749}}, [[Netherlands]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:LabradorBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Labrador|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Labrador]]|wikidata=Q380307}}, [[Canada]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:WernigerodeBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Wernigerode|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Wernigerode]]|wikidata=Q15982}}, [[Germany]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:NauruBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Nauru|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Nauru]]|wikidata=Q697}}]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:KabakBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kabak|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kabak]]|wikidata=Q14219977}}, [[Turkey]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:EntebbeBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Entebbe]]|wikidata=Q211970}}, [[Uganda]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:StanleyFalklandsBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Stanley (Falkland Islands)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Stanley (Falkland Islands)|Stanley]]|wikidata=Q12245}}, [[Falkland Islands]]]] |} ===2016=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:NCNMBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=North Central New Mexico|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[North Central New Mexico]]|wikidata=Q14227143}}, [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:LEIBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Lady Elliot Island|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Lady Elliot Island]]|wikidata=Q1779299}}, [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:CaldasBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Caldas da Rainha|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Caldas da Rainha]]|wikidata=Q275689}}, [[Portugal]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:AnacostiaBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Washington, D.C./Anacostia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]]|wikidata=Q4579829}}, [[Washington, D.C.]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:SalalahBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Salalah|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Salalah]]|wikidata=Q1294439}}, [[Oman]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:PalmyraNYBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Palmyra (New York)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Palmyra (New York)|Palmyra]]|wikidata=Q2270605}}, [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:HampsteadBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=London/Hampstead|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[London/Hampstead|Hampstead]]|wikidata=Q25610}}, [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:DilijanBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Dilijan|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Dilijan]]|wikidata=Q39569}}, [[Armenia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:RinjaniBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Mount Rinjani|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Mount Rinjani]]|wikidata=Q847323}}, [[Indonesia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:SwakopmundBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Swakopmund|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Swakopmund]]|wikidata=Q59698}}, [[Namibia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:HiloBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Hilo|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Hilo]]|wikidata=Q216258}}, [[Hawaii]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:EinGediBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ein Gedi|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ein Gedi]]|wikidata=Q1011544}}, [[Israel]]]] |} ===2015=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:TaxilaBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Taxila|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Taxila]]|wikidata=Q156093}}, [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Pubjab]] [[Pakistan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:PraiaBanner6.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Praia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Praia]]|wikidata=Q3751}}, [[Cape Verde]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:HydenBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Hyden|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Hyden]]|wikidata=Q1377673}}, [[Western Australia]], [[Australia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:AltaiTavanBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Altai Tavan Bogd National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Altai Tavan Bogd National Park]]|wikidata=Q932232}}, [[Mongolia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:DavenportBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Davenport|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Davenport]]|wikidata=Q26887}}, [[Iowa]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:TrondheimBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Trondheim|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Trondheim]]|wikidata=Q25804}}, [[Norway]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:Turku Wikivoyage banner OtBP 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Turku|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}}, [[Finland]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:Iseo banner2.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Iseo|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Iseo]]|wikidata=Q104911}}, [[Italy]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:SierraVistaBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Sierra Vista|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Sierra Vista]]|wikidata=Q79891}}, [[Arizona]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:UshuaiaBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ushuaia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ushuaia]]|wikidata=Q44254}}, [[Argentina]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:KirtharNationalParkBanner5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kirthar National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kirthar National Park]]|wikidata=Q1743664}}, [[Pakistan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:SabaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Saba|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Saba]]|wikidata=Q25528}}]] |} ===2014=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:FoxGlacierBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Fox Glacier|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Fox Glacier]]|wikidata=Q1147722}}, [[New Zealand]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:TaketomiBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Taketomi|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Taketomi]]|wikidata=Q474560}}, [[Japan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:MitzpeRamonBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Mitzpe Ramon|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Mitzpe Ramon]]|wikidata=Q741793}}, [[Israel]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:Vava'uBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Vava'u|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Vava'u]]|wikidata=Q859666}}, [[Tonga]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:ChicagoFarNWSideBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chicago/Far Northwest Side|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chicago/Far Northwest Side|Far Northwest Side]]|wikidata=Q14211257}}, [[Chicago]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:IqaluitBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Iqaluit |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Iqaluit]]|wikidata=Q2030}}, [[Nunavut]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:TravemundeBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Travemünde |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Travemünde]]|wikidata=Q321792}}, [[Germany]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:ViandenBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Vianden |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Vianden]]|wikidata=Q836082}}, [[Luxembourg]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:BiscayneNationalParkBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Biscayne National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Biscayne National Park]]|wikidata=Q866080}}, [[Florida]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:ParamariboBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Paramaribo |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Paramaribo]]|wikidata=Q3001}}, [[Suriname]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:MohenjoDaroBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Mohenjo-daro |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Mohenjo-daro]]|wikidata=Q5725}}, [[Pakistan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:ValledeCocoraBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Valle de Cocora |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Valle de Cocora]]|wikidata=Q965776}}, [[Colombia]]]] |} ===2013=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:MusandamBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Musandam Peninsula |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Musandam Peninsula]]|wikidata=Q3246200}}, [[Oman]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:Churchill-banner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Churchill |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Churchill]]|wikidata=Q744553}}, [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:ClarenceBanner2-2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Clarence (New York) |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Clarence (New York)|Clarence]]|wikidata=Q1061305}}, [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:La Macarena banner8.JPG|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=La Macarena |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[La Macarena]]|wikidata=Q973745}}, [[Colombia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:Soltau-toy museum banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Soltau |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Soltau]]|wikidata=Q504754}}, [[Germany]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:Childsbanner2.JPG|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Childs |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Childs]]|wikidata=Q5098606}}, [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:Ölgii-banner.JPG|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Ölgii |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ölgii]]|wikidata=Q297060}}, [[Mongolia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:Nevyansk-banner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Nevyansk |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Nevyansk]]|wikidata=Q165844}}, [[Russia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:Southpole-banner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= South Pole |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[South Pole]]|wikidata=Q933}}, [[Antarctica]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:Udupi Banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Udupi |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Udupi]]|wikidata=Q584295}}, [[India]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:Niameybanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Niamey|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Niamey]]|wikidata=Q3674}}, [[Niger]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:Воскресенский собор в Старой Руссе Banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Staraya Russa |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Staraya Russa]]|wikidata=Q196479}}, [[Russia]]]] |} ==Unofficial Off the Beaten Path== Featured on [[Wikivoyage:Wikivoyage and Wikitravel|Wikitravel]] before Wikivoyage was adopted as a Wikimedia project. ===2012=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=Swain's lock.jpg | article=Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | location=[[Washington, D.C.|District of Columbia]]/[[Maryland]]/[[West Virginia]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Cuc.Phuong.National.Park.jpg | article=Cuc Phuong National Park | location=[[Vietnam]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Devils-marbles.jpg | article=Tennant Creek | location=[[Northern Territory]], [[Australia]] }} |- <!-- Canyonlands spans three months, so use wiki syntax rather than the template --> | valign="top" colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July, August & September'''</div> [[File:Cliffs_in_Canyonlands2.jpeg|thumb|upright=2.5|center|link=Canyonlands National Park|[[Canyonlands National Park]], [[Utah]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=EindhovenLightTower.jpg | article=Eindhoven | location=[[Netherlands]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Воскресенский собор в Старой Руссе.jpg | article=Staraya Russa | location=[[Russia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Birkholm.1.jpg | article=Sydfynske Øhav | location=[[Denmark]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=Kuta_Lombok_View_from_hill_near_Pantai_Seger.JPG | article=Kuta (Lombok) | location=[[Indonesia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=Thistle cove.jpg | article=Cape Le Grand National Park | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=Komaruyama Park in Nanao.JPG | article=Nanao (Japan)|Nanao | location=[[Japan]] {{Marker|type=city|wikidata=Q695892|name=[[Nanao (Japan)|Nanao]]}} }} |} ===2011=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=Lafayette_Co_Mississippi_courthouse_during_Double_Decker_Festival.jpg | article=Oxford (Mississippi) | location=[[Mississippi]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Pyin U Lwin Myanmar.jpg | article=Pyin U Lwin | location=[[Myanmar]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Sangu river.jpg | article=Bandarban | location=[[Bangladesh]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=Menzies_town_hall.jpg | article=Menzies | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=DoulletHousesLevee17Nov05.jpg | article=New Orleans/Lower 9th Ward | location=[[New Orleans]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=Tongren-chedi.jpg | article=Tongren (Qinghai) | location=[[China]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=Jeju - Seongsan Ilchulbong 2.JPG | article=Jeju | location=[[South Korea]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Ice fest Khabarovsk.JPG | article=Khabarovsk | location=[[Russia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Wakkanai harbor.JPG | article=Wakkanai | location=[[Japan]] {{Marker|type=city|wikidata=Q267894|name=[[Wakkanai]]}} }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=Guatemala-Flores.jpg | article=Flores (Guatemala) | location=[[Guatemala]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=Speicher_jet_nas_pensacola.jpg | article=Pensacola | location=[[Florida]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=Feather falls.jpg | size=100px | article=Oroville (California) | location=[[California]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |} ===2010=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=Mirima_National_Park.JPG | article=Kununurra | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Jim jim falls.jpg | article=Kakadu National Park | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Logs in Petrified Forest National Park.jpg | size=125px | article=Petrified Forest National Park | location=[[Arizona]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=SkiJumpFalunJake73.jpg | article=Falun | location=[[Sweden]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=Nieuwe Laanstraat (with Sint-Vituskerk in the background) in Hilversum, the Netherlands.jpg | article=Hilversum | location=[[Netherlands]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=VenangoCourthouse.JPG | article=Franklin (Venango County) | location=[[Pennsylvania]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=Ravello September 2007.jpg | article=Ravello | location=[[Italy]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Sakhalin1.jpg | article=Sakhalin | location=[[Russia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Semeru Bromo Temple.JPG | article=Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park | location=[[Indonesia]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=The Niger near the Kennedy Bridge, Niamey.jpg | article=Niamey | location=[[Niger]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=Tc_bar.jpg | article=Tobacco Caye | location=[[Belize]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=ParaglideWEB.jpg | article=Tromsø | location=[[Norway]] }} |} ===2009=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=KilkennyCastlePS.jpg | article=Kilkenny | location=[[Ireland]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=MaeSalong_PrincessMotherHall.JPG | article=Mae Salong | location=[[Thailand]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Big Bend Texas.jpg | article=Big Bend National Park | location=[[Texas]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=Medieval building in Odense.jpg | article=Odense | location=[[Denmark]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=Colorado River Grand Valley.jpg | article=Colorado's Wine Country | location= }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=House on the Rock, Spring Green.jpg | size=105px | article=Spring Green | location=[[Wisconsin]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=Bird_Rock.jpg | article=Tywyn | location=[[United Kingdom]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=James Dalton Highway.jpg | article=Dalton Highway | location=[[Alaska]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Jargalant Mountain2.JPG | article=Hovd | location=[[Mongolia]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=Smi_kidscart.jpg | article=Saint Martins Island | location=[[Bangladesh]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=Aerial photograph of Wake Island on 25 May 1941.jpg | article=Wake Island | location= }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=PerdanaPutra_Overview.JPG | article=Putrajaya | location=[[Malaysia]] }} |} ===2008=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=Bihoro Pass.JPG | article=Hitchhiking in Japan }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Virgin_Gorda_12.jpg | article=Virgin Gorda | location=[[British Virgin Islands]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=RusAsian_bank_Yakutsk.jpg | article=Yakutsk | location=[[Russia]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=Dharamsala View.JPG | article=Dharamsala | location=[[India]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=National park mesa verde 1.jpg | article=Mesa Verde National Park | location=[[Colorado]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=JakarDzong.jpg | article=Jakar | location=[[Bhutan]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=Sihanoukville Cityscape.JPG | article=Sihanoukville | location=[[Cambodia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Goristatue.JPG | article=Gori | location=[[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Carrowmore Sligo Ireland.jpg | article=Sligo | location=[[Ireland]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=Havelock elephant.jpg | article=Havelock Island | location=[[India]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=Sunset_at_Cape_Macclear_(Malawi).jpg | article=Cape Maclear | location=[[Malawi]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=Sheki_street.jpg | article=Sheki | location=[[Azerbaijan]] }} |} ===2007=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=NamcheBazar1.jpg | article=Namche Bazaar | location=[[Nepal]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=South Africa-Tshwane-Rietvlei06.jpg | article=Rietvlei Nature Reserve | location=[[South Africa]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Petra Jordan BW 37.JPG | article=Petra | location=[[Jordan]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=Sado_gold_mountain.jpg | article=Sado Island | location=[[Japan]] {{Marker|type=city|wikidata=Q499047|name=[[Sado Island]]}} }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=LeninMuseum Statue.JPG | article=Tampere | location=[[Finland]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=Shrine_Founder_Detail.JPG | article=Guinsa | location=[[South Korea]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=Ashikaga Gakko admin bldg.jpg | article=Ashikaga | location=[[Japan]] {{Marker|type=city|wikidata=Q374477|name=[[Ashikaga]]}} }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Backhill.jpg | article=Berneray | location=[[United Kingdom]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Dairen_Rus.steam.comp.jpg | article=Dalian | location=[[China]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=JSA ConferenceRooms.JPG | article=Panmunjeom | location=[[Korea]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=HoiAn_Shop_Lanterns.JPG | article=Hoi An | location=[[Vietnam]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=CadillacRanch.JPG | article=Route 66 | location=[[United States of America|United States]] }} |} ===2006=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=OrchidBay Beach2.JPG | article=Hinchinbrook Island | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Kazurabashi_IyaValley2.JPG | article=Iya Valley | location=[[Japan]] {{Marker|type=city|wikidata=Q3408660|name=[[Iya Valley]]}} }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Pitcairn_Island_NOAA.jpg | article=Pitcairn Islands | location= }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=Denali-from-reflection-pond.jpg | article=Denali National Park | location=[[Alaska]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=Skaha_Lake.jpg | article=Penticton | location=[[British Columbia]], [[Canada]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=Elephants CrossingRiver.JPG | article=South Luangwa National Park | location=[[Zambia]] }} |- | &nbsp; {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Glacier Mountains.JPG | article=Svalbard | location=[[Norway]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=IsleRoyaleLakesideCamp.jpg | article=Isle Royale National Park | location=[[Michigan]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |} ==Honorary== A few [[previous Destinations of the month]] might have been chosen for "Off the beaten path" instead, if the feature had existed at the time: * '''March 2006:''' [[Yonaguni]], [[Japan]] * '''November 2005:''' [[Falkland Islands]] * '''September 2004:''' [[Perhentian Islands]], [[Malaysia]] * '''August 2004:''' [[Black Rock City]], [[Nevada]], [[United States of America|United States]] {{Title-Index page}} [[nl:Buiten de gebaande paden]] d25116unitsiwm6rspe749bl3av7wkq 5289266 5289204 2026-06-07T23:32:39Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Not always _the_ best, but one of the best. Undid revision [[Special:Diff/5289204|5289204]] by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-33840-35|~2026-33840-35]] ([[User talk:~2026-33840-35|talk]]) 5289266 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Off the beaten path''' is a showcase article about a lesser-known or unusual travel destination, selected monthly by Wikivoyage's users. See [[Previous Destinations of the month]] for better-known destinations, [[Previous Featured travel topics]] for phrasebooks, itineraries and travel topics, and [[Project:Destination_of_the_month_candidates#Nominations_for_Off_the_Beaten_Path|Wikivoyage:Destination of the month candidates]] to nominate and discuss future "Off the beaten path" destinations. Previously featured destinations were: <br clear="all" /> {{mapframe|align=center|width=1000|height=500}} __NOTOC__ ==Previous features== Featured on Wikivoyage. ===2026=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:StratfordBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Erice|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Stratford (Victoria)|Stratford]]|wikidata=Q7621911}}, [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:OtBT-Erice-bannerA.png|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Erice|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Erice]]|wikidata=Q192917}}, [[Italy]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File:KoKretBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ko Kret|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ko Kret]]|wikidata=Q4921050}}, [[Bangkok Metropolitan Area]], [[Thailand]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:Great Barrier MP banner Aotea Arts and History Village.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Great Barrier Island|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Great Barrier Island]]|wikidata=Q1363130}}, [[New Zealand]]]] |} ===2025=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:ElCuyoBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=El Cuyo|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[El Cuyo]]|wikidata=Q3049828}}, [[Yucatan]], [[Mexico]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:AndorraLaVellaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Andorra la Vella|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Andorra la Vella]]|wikidata=Q1863}}, [[Andorra]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:SekigaharaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Sekigahara|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Sekigahara]]|wikidata=Q427600}}, [[Gifu (prefecture)|Gifu]], Japan]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:BowlingGreenBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bowling Green (Ohio)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bowling Green (Ohio)|Bowling Green]]|wikidata=Q895459}}, [[Ohio]], United States]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div>[[File:PaldiskiBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Paldiski|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Paldiski]]|wikidata=Q204091}}, [[Estonia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div>[[File:Forillon National Park OtBP banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Forillon National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Forillon National Park]]|wikidata=Q1437338}}, [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div>[[File:VaalsBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Vaals|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Vaals]]|wikidata=Q9768}}, [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]], [[Netherlands]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div>[[File:NewEnglandNatPBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=New England National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[New England National Park]]|wikidata=Q1982368}}, [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:KhujandBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Khujand|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Khujand]]|wikidata=Q373808}}, [[Ferghana Valley (Tajikistan)|Ferghana Valley]], [[Tajikistan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:BanteayChhmarBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Banteay Chhmar|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Banteay Chhmar]]|wikidata=Q1021162}}, [[Cambodia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File:TezpurBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Tezpur|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Tezpur]]|wikidata=Q1021162}}, [[Assam]], [[India]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:ElHierroBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=El Hierro|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[El Hierro]]|wikidata=Q1036287}}, [[Canary Islands]], [[Spain]]]] |} ===2024=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:YarrangobillyCavesBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Yarrangobilly Caves|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Yarrangobilly Caves]]|wikidata=Q8049538}}, [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:PresidentePrudenteBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Presidente Prudente|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Presidente Prudente]]|wikidata=Q525618}}, Sao Paulo, [[Brazil]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:LaTrembladeBanner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=La Tremblade|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[La Tremblade]]|wikidata=Q1106266}}, [[France]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:MinotNDBanner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Minot|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Minot]]|wikidata=Q487201}}, [[North Dakota]], [[United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div>[[File:AthBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ath|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ath]]|wikidata=Q95096}}, [[Belgium]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div>[[File:MtBullerBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Mount Buller|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Mount Buller]]|wikidata=Q984117}}, [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div>[[File:NorthWestRiverBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=North West River|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[North West River]]|wikidata=Q7057307}}, [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div>[[File:BethlehemPABanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)|Bethlehem]]|wikidata=Q164380}}, [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:HagiBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Hagi|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Hagi]]|wikidata=Q378225}}, [[Japan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:IquitosBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Iquitos|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Iquitos]]|wikidata=Q193289}}, [[Peru]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File:PuertoMorelosBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Puerto Morelos|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Puerto Morelos]]|wikidata=Q2117481}}, [[Mexico]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:AirItamBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Air Itam|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Air Itam]]|wikidata=Q407381}}, [[Malaysia]]]] |} ===2023=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:Easter Island dotm banner 5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Easter Island|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Easter Island]]|wikidata=Q14452}}, [[Chile]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:Pai Banner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Pai|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Pai]]|wikidata=Q2892289}}, [[Thailand]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:Salem MA Banner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Salem (Massachusetts)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Salem (Massachusetts)|Salem]]|wikidata=Q54140}}, [[Massachusetts]], [[United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:Copenhagen Amager banner Dragør Havn lodsmuseum.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Copenhagen/Amager|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Copenhagen/Amager|Amager]]|wikidata=Q210396}}, [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div>[[File:Longyearbyen banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Longyearbyen|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Longyearbyen]]|wikidata=Q25923}}, [[Svalbard]], [[Norway]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div>[[File:Tombstone TP banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Tombstone Territorial Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Tombstone Territorial Park]]|wikidata=Q844692}}, [[Yukon]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div>[[File:Tutuala DOTM banner Jaco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Tutuala|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Tutuala]]|wikidata=Q17505833}}, [[Timor-Leste]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div>[[File:Stamford DOTM banner Town Bridge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Stamford (England)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Stamford (England)|Stamford]]|wikidata=Q1000662}}, [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:Klaksvík otbp banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Klaksvík|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Klaksvík]]|wikidata=Q189361}}, [[Faroe Islands]], Kingdom of Denmark]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:Guanajuato otbp banner La Galereña Tunnel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Guanajuato|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Guanajuato|Guanajuato City]]|wikidata=Q61306}}, [[Guanajuato (state)|Guanajuato]], [[Mexico]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File:Jimbaran OtBP banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Jimbaran|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Jimbaran]]|wikidata=Q670243}}, [[Bali]], [[Indonesia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:Navarre Beach Pier Wikivoyage banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Navarre (Florida)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Navarre (Florida)|Navarre]]|wikidata=Q6982123}}, [[Florida]], [[United States]]]] |} ===2022=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:Gävle goat 2009 DotM banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=[[Gävle]]|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Gävle]]|wikidata=Q25748}}, [[Gävleborg County]], [[Sweden]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:Cooch Behar Palace - Cooch Behar - West Bengal - 005 (cropped2).jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Cooch Behar|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Cooch Behar]]|wikidata=Q313640}}, [[West Bengal]], [[India]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:Savai'i, Samoa banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Savaii|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Savaii]]|wikidata=Q337519}}, [[Samoa]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:Budderoo otbp banner 4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Budderoo National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Budderoo National Park]]|wikidata=Q956929}}, [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div>[[File:Deventer MP banner Lebuïnuskerk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Deventer|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Deventer]]|wikidata=Q10001}}, [[Overijssel]], [[Netherlands]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div>[[File:Farnborough otbp banner Red Arrows and A400M.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Farnborough|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Farnborough]]|wikidata=Q547071}}, [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div>[[File:Homer otbp banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Homer|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Homer]]|wikidata=Q79441}}, [[Alaska]], [[United States of America]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div>[[File:Percé Wikivoyage feature banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Percé|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Percé]]|wikidata=Q141991}}, [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div>[[File:Alishan otbp banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Alishan|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Alishan]]|wikidata=Q707585}}, [[Taiwan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div>[[File:Magome otbp banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Magome|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Magome]]|wikidata=Q1433284}}, [[Japan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div>[[File: San Ignacio (Belize) banner Burns Avenue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=[[San Ignacio (Belize)]]|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[San Ignacio (Belize)|San Ignacio]]|wikidata=Q724815}}, [[Belize]] ]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div>[[File:Koror otbp banner 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Koror|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Koror]] |wikidata=Q527748}}, [[Palau]]]] |} ===2021=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div>[[File:Montserrat otbp banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=[[Montserrat]]|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Montserrat]]|wikidata=Q13353}} ]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div>[[File:Twilight Plymouth MA Wikivoyage DOTM banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Plymouth (Massachusetts)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Plymouth (Massachusetts)|Plymouth]]|wikidata=Q326295}}, [[Massachusetts]], [[United States]] ]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div>[[File:Chavín de Huántar main page banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chavín de Huántar|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chavín de Huántar]]|wikidata=Q732554}}, [[Peru]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div>[[File:Diablo Range DOTM Banner 3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Diablo Range|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Diablo Range]]|wikidata=Q2241223}}, [[California]], [[United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:BergenGermanyBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bergen (Germany)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bergen (Germany)|Bergen]]|wikidata=Q505665}}, [[Lower Saxony]], [[Germany]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:Neuland banner Iglesia Mennonita.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Neuland|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Neuland]]|wikidata=Q1709409}}, [[Paraguay]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:Visp banner Panorama.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Visp|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Visp]]|wikidata=Q64147}}, [[Switzerland]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:CrawfordBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Crawford (Nebraska)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Crawford (Nebraska)|Crawford]]|wikidata=Q963768}}, [[Nebraska]], [[United States of America]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:SimpelveldBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Simpelveld|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Simpelveld]]|wikidata=Q9769}}, [[Netherlands]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:PdCBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Porto da Cruz|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Porto da Cruz]]|wikidata=Q932115}}, [[Madeira]], [[Portugal]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:BelgraveBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Belgrave|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Belgrave]]|wikidata=Q815564}}, [[Victoria (state)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:TorresBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Torres del Paine National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Torres del Paine National Park]]|wikidata=Q901646}}, [[Chile]]]] |} ===2020=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:NSBBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=New Smyrna Beach|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[New Smyrna Beach]]|wikidata=Q375375}}, [[Florida]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:IriomoteBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Iriomote|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Iriomote]]|wikidata=Q432124}}, [[Japan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:NkhataBayBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Nkhata Bay|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Nkhata Bay]]|wikidata=Q1370650}}, [[Malawi]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:AlcamoBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Alcamo|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Alcamo]]|wikidata=Q481544}}, [[Italy]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:ApiaBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Apia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Apia]]|wikidata=Q36260}}, [[Samoa]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:FaaborgBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Faaborg|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Faaborg]]|wikidata=Q3547421}}, [[Denmark]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:KarakolBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Karakol|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Karakol]]|wikidata=Q194452}}, [[Kyrgyzstan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:NagyBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Nagykanizsa|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Nagykanizsa]]|wikidata=Q14424}}, [[Hungary]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:ThimphuBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Thimphu|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Thimphu]]|wikidata=Q9270}}, [[Bhutan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:GBNPBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Great Basin National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Great Basin National Park]]|wikidata=Q1137657}}, [[Nevada]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:JBayBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Jeffreys Bay|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Jeffreys Bay]]|wikidata=Q585092}}, [[South Africa]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:NorfolkIslandBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Norfolk Island|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Norfolk Island]]|wikidata=Q31057}}]] |} ===2019=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:PakseBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Pakse|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Pakse]]|wikidata=Q383622}}, [[Laos]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:JVDBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Jost Van Dyke|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Jost Van Dyke]]|wikidata=Q1330151}}, [[British Virgin Islands]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:LetchworthBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Letchworth State Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Letchworth State Park]]|wikidata=Q1303662}}, [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:KPPBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kamphaeng Phet|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kamphaeng Phet]]|wikidata=Q2960445}}, [[Thailand]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:OlomoucBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Olomouc|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Olomouc]]|wikidata=Q81137}}, [[Czech Republic]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:YYPBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Yuryev-Polsky|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Yuryev-Polsky]]|wikidata=Q198826}}, [[Russia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:IlulissatBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ilulissat|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ilulissat]]|wikidata=Q191047}}, [[Greenland]], Kingdom of Denmark]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:Pleasanton OTBP Banner 3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Pleasanton|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Pleasanton]]|wikidata=Q747444}}, [[California]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:Bouzigues Banner 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bouzigues|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bouzigues]]|wikidata=Q769568}}, [[France]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:ChapelHillBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chapel Hill|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chapel Hill]]|wikidata=Q671812}}, [[North Carolina]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:KhasabBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Khasab|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Khasab]]|wikidata=Q426646}}, [[Oman]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:ChathamIslandsBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chatham Islands|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chatham Islands]]|wikidata=Q115459}}, [[New Zealand]]]] |} ===2018=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:BanosBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Baños|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Baños]]|wikidata=Q812717}}, [[Ecuador]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:KeenjharLakeBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Keenjhar Lake|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Keenjhar Lake]]|wikidata=Q3246838}}, [[Pakistan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:VallettaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Valletta|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Valletta]]|wikidata=Q23800}}, [[Malta]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:BronzevilleBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chicago/Bronzeville|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chicago/Bronzeville|Bronzeville]]|wikidata=Q4823292}}, [[Chicago]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:GorokaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Goroka|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Goroka]]|wikidata=Q498192}}, [[Papua New Guinea]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:HofnBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Höfn|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Höfn]]|wikidata=Q817118}}, [[Iceland]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:PitonBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Piton de la Fournaise|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Piton de la Fournaise]]|wikidata=Q1049644}}, [[Réunion]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:ErlangenBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Erlangen|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Erlangen]]|wikidata=Q3126}}, [[Germany]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:PorosBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Poros|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Poros]]|wikidata=Q724394}}, [[Greece]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:BrownsvilleBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Brownsville (Texas)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Brownsville (Texas)|Brownsville]]|wikidata=Q51693}}, [[Texas]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:KakamegaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kakamega Rainforest|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kakamega Rainforest]]|wikidata=Q1397614}}, [[Kenya]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:UkulhasBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ukulhas|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ukulhas]]|wikidata=Q4177376}}, [[Maldives]]]] |} ===2017=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:BozemanBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Bozeman|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Bozeman]]|wikidata=Q569678}}, [[Montana]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:SdeBokerBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Sde Boker|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Sde Boker]]|wikidata=Q1026531}}, [[Israel]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:FiladelfiaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Filadelfia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Filadelfia]]|wikidata=Q733744}}, [[Paraguay]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:KurashikiBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kurashiki|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kurashiki]]|wikidata=Q467487}}, [[Japan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:YuzhnoBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk]]|wikidata=Q7859}}, [[Russia]]]] | valign="top" colspaN="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:GroningenBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Groningen|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Groningen]]|wikidata=Q749}}, [[Netherlands]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:LabradorBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Labrador|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Labrador]]|wikidata=Q380307}}, [[Canada]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:WernigerodeBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Wernigerode|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Wernigerode]]|wikidata=Q15982}}, [[Germany]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:NauruBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Nauru|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Nauru]]|wikidata=Q697}}]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:KabakBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kabak|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kabak]]|wikidata=Q14219977}}, [[Turkey]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:EntebbeBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Entebbe]]|wikidata=Q211970}}, [[Uganda]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:StanleyFalklandsBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Stanley (Falkland Islands)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Stanley (Falkland Islands)|Stanley]]|wikidata=Q12245}}, [[Falkland Islands]]]] |} ===2016=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:NCNMBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=North Central New Mexico|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[North Central New Mexico]]|wikidata=Q14227143}}, [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:LEIBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Lady Elliot Island|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Lady Elliot Island]]|wikidata=Q1779299}}, [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:CaldasBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Caldas da Rainha|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Caldas da Rainha]]|wikidata=Q275689}}, [[Portugal]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:AnacostiaBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Washington, D.C./Anacostia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Washington, D.C./Anacostia|Anacostia]]|wikidata=Q4579829}}, [[Washington, D.C.]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:SalalahBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Salalah|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Salalah]]|wikidata=Q1294439}}, [[Oman]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:PalmyraNYBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Palmyra (New York)|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Palmyra (New York)|Palmyra]]|wikidata=Q2270605}}, [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:HampsteadBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=London/Hampstead|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[London/Hampstead|Hampstead]]|wikidata=Q25610}}, [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:DilijanBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Dilijan|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Dilijan]]|wikidata=Q39569}}, [[Armenia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:RinjaniBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Mount Rinjani|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Mount Rinjani]]|wikidata=Q847323}}, [[Indonesia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:SwakopmundBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Swakopmund|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Swakopmund]]|wikidata=Q59698}}, [[Namibia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:HiloBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Hilo|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Hilo]]|wikidata=Q216258}}, [[Hawaii]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:EinGediBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ein Gedi|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ein Gedi]]|wikidata=Q1011544}}, [[Israel]]]] |} ===2015=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:TaxilaBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Taxila|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Taxila]]|wikidata=Q156093}}, [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Pubjab]] [[Pakistan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:PraiaBanner6.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Praia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Praia]]|wikidata=Q3751}}, [[Cape Verde]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:HydenBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Hyden|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Hyden]]|wikidata=Q1377673}}, [[Western Australia]], [[Australia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:AltaiTavanBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Altai Tavan Bogd National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Altai Tavan Bogd National Park]]|wikidata=Q932232}}, [[Mongolia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:DavenportBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Davenport|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Davenport]]|wikidata=Q26887}}, [[Iowa]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:TrondheimBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Trondheim|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Trondheim]]|wikidata=Q25804}}, [[Norway]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:Turku Wikivoyage banner OtBP 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Turku|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}}, [[Finland]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:Iseo banner2.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Iseo|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Iseo]]|wikidata=Q104911}}, [[Italy]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:SierraVistaBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Sierra Vista|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Sierra Vista]]|wikidata=Q79891}}, [[Arizona]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:UshuaiaBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Ushuaia|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ushuaia]]|wikidata=Q44254}}, [[Argentina]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:KirtharNationalParkBanner5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Kirthar National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Kirthar National Park]]|wikidata=Q1743664}}, [[Pakistan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:SabaBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Saba|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Saba]]|wikidata=Q25528}}]] |} ===2014=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:FoxGlacierBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Fox Glacier|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Fox Glacier]]|wikidata=Q1147722}}, [[New Zealand]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:TaketomiBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Taketomi|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Taketomi]]|wikidata=Q474560}}, [[Japan]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:MitzpeRamonBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Mitzpe Ramon|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Mitzpe Ramon]]|wikidata=Q741793}}, [[Israel]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:Vava'uBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Vava'u|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Vava'u]]|wikidata=Q859666}}, [[Tonga]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:ChicagoFarNWSideBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Chicago/Far Northwest Side|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Chicago/Far Northwest Side|Far Northwest Side]]|wikidata=Q14211257}}, [[Chicago]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:IqaluitBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Iqaluit |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Iqaluit]]|wikidata=Q2030}}, [[Nunavut]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:TravemundeBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Travemünde |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Travemünde]]|wikidata=Q321792}}, [[Germany]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:ViandenBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Vianden |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Vianden]]|wikidata=Q836082}}, [[Luxembourg]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:BiscayneNationalParkBanner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=Biscayne National Park|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Biscayne National Park]]|wikidata=Q866080}}, [[Florida]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:ParamariboBanner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Paramaribo |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Paramaribo]]|wikidata=Q3001}}, [[Suriname]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:MohenjoDaroBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Mohenjo-daro |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Mohenjo-daro]]|wikidata=Q5725}}, [[Pakistan]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:ValledeCocoraBanner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Valle de Cocora |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Valle de Cocora]]|wikidata=Q965776}}, [[Colombia]]]] |} ===2013=== {|border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''December'''</div> [[File:MusandamBanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Musandam Peninsula |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Musandam Peninsula]]|wikidata=Q3246200}}, [[Oman]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''November'''</div> [[File:Churchill-banner4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Churchill |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Churchill]]|wikidata=Q744553}}, [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''October'''</div> [[File:ClarenceBanner2-2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Clarence (New York) |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Clarence (New York)|Clarence]]|wikidata=Q1061305}}, [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''September'''</div> [[File:La Macarena banner8.JPG|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link=La Macarena |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[La Macarena]]|wikidata=Q973745}}, [[Colombia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''August'''</div> [[File:Soltau-toy museum banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Soltau |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Soltau]]|wikidata=Q504754}}, [[Germany]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July'''</div> [[File:Childsbanner2.JPG|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Childs |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Childs]]|wikidata=Q5098606}}, [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''June'''</div> [[File:Ölgii-banner.JPG|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Ölgii |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Ölgii]]|wikidata=Q297060}}, [[Mongolia]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''May'''</div> [[File:Nevyansk-banner2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Nevyansk |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Nevyansk]]|wikidata=Q165844}}, [[Russia]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''April'''</div> [[File:Southpole-banner3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= South Pole |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[South Pole]]|wikidata=Q933}}, [[Antarctica]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''March'''</div> [[File:Udupi Banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Udupi |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Udupi]]|wikidata=Q584295}}, [[India]]]] |- | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''February'''</div> [[File:Niameybanner1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Niamey|{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Niamey]]|wikidata=Q3674}}, [[Niger]]]] | valign="top" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''January'''</div> [[File:Воскресенский собор в Старой Руссе Banner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|center|link= Staraya Russa |{{Marker|type=city|name=[[Staraya Russa]]|wikidata=Q196479}}, [[Russia]]]] |} ==Unofficial Off the Beaten Path== Featured on [[Wikivoyage:Wikivoyage and Wikitravel|Wikitravel]] before Wikivoyage was adopted as a Wikimedia project. ===2012=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=Swain's lock.jpg | article=Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | location=[[Washington, D.C.|District of Columbia]]/[[Maryland]]/[[West Virginia]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Cuc.Phuong.National.Park.jpg | article=Cuc Phuong National Park | location=[[Vietnam]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Devils-marbles.jpg | article=Tennant Creek | location=[[Northern Territory]], [[Australia]] }} |- <!-- Canyonlands spans three months, so use wiki syntax rather than the template --> | valign="top" colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | <div style="padding: 10px;">'''July, August & September'''</div> [[File:Cliffs_in_Canyonlands2.jpeg|thumb|upright=2.5|center|link=Canyonlands National Park|[[Canyonlands National Park]], [[Utah]], [[United States of America|United States]]]] |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=EindhovenLightTower.jpg | article=Eindhoven | location=[[Netherlands]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Воскресенский собор в Старой Руссе.jpg | article=Staraya Russa | location=[[Russia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Birkholm.1.jpg | article=Sydfynske Øhav | location=[[Denmark]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=Kuta_Lombok_View_from_hill_near_Pantai_Seger.JPG | article=Kuta (Lombok) | location=[[Indonesia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=Thistle cove.jpg | article=Cape Le Grand National Park | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=Komaruyama Park in Nanao.JPG | article=Nanao (Japan)|Nanao | location=[[Japan]] {{Marker|type=city|wikidata=Q695892|name=[[Nanao (Japan)|Nanao]]}} }} |} ===2011=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=Lafayette_Co_Mississippi_courthouse_during_Double_Decker_Festival.jpg | article=Oxford (Mississippi) | location=[[Mississippi]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Pyin U Lwin Myanmar.jpg | article=Pyin U Lwin | location=[[Myanmar]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Sangu river.jpg | article=Bandarban | location=[[Bangladesh]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=Menzies_town_hall.jpg | article=Menzies | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=DoulletHousesLevee17Nov05.jpg | article=New Orleans/Lower 9th Ward | location=[[New Orleans]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=Tongren-chedi.jpg | article=Tongren (Qinghai) | location=[[China]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=Jeju - Seongsan Ilchulbong 2.JPG | article=Jeju | location=[[South Korea]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Ice fest Khabarovsk.JPG | article=Khabarovsk | location=[[Russia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Wakkanai harbor.JPG | article=Wakkanai | location=[[Japan]] {{Marker|type=city|wikidata=Q267894|name=[[Wakkanai]]}} }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=Guatemala-Flores.jpg | article=Flores (Guatemala) | location=[[Guatemala]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=Speicher_jet_nas_pensacola.jpg | article=Pensacola | location=[[Florida]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=Feather falls.jpg | size=100px | article=Oroville (California) | location=[[California]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |} ===2010=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=Mirima_National_Park.JPG | article=Kununurra | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Jim jim falls.jpg | article=Kakadu National Park | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Logs in Petrified Forest National Park.jpg | size=125px | article=Petrified Forest National Park | location=[[Arizona]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=SkiJumpFalunJake73.jpg | article=Falun | location=[[Sweden]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=Nieuwe Laanstraat (with Sint-Vituskerk in the background) in Hilversum, the Netherlands.jpg | article=Hilversum | location=[[Netherlands]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=VenangoCourthouse.JPG | article=Franklin (Venango County) | location=[[Pennsylvania]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=Ravello September 2007.jpg | article=Ravello | location=[[Italy]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Sakhalin1.jpg | article=Sakhalin | location=[[Russia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Semeru Bromo Temple.JPG | article=Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park | location=[[Indonesia]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=The Niger near the Kennedy Bridge, Niamey.jpg | article=Niamey | location=[[Niger]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=Tc_bar.jpg | article=Tobacco Caye | location=[[Belize]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=ParaglideWEB.jpg | article=Tromsø | location=[[Norway]] }} |} ===2009=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=KilkennyCastlePS.jpg | article=Kilkenny | location=[[Ireland]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=MaeSalong_PrincessMotherHall.JPG | article=Mae Salong | location=[[Thailand]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Big Bend Texas.jpg | article=Big Bend National Park | location=[[Texas]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=Medieval building in Odense.jpg | article=Odense | location=[[Denmark]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=Colorado River Grand Valley.jpg | article=Colorado's Wine Country | location= }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=House on the Rock, Spring Green.jpg | size=105px | article=Spring Green | location=[[Wisconsin]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=April | image=Bird_Rock.jpg | article=Tywyn | location=[[United Kingdom]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=James Dalton Highway.jpg | article=Dalton Highway | location=[[Alaska]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=Jargalant Mountain2.JPG | article=Hovd | location=[[Mongolia]] }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=January | image=Smi_kidscart.jpg | article=Saint Martins Island | location=[[Bangladesh]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=February | image=Aerial photograph of Wake Island on 25 May 1941.jpg | article=Wake Island | location= }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=March | image=PerdanaPutra_Overview.JPG | article=Putrajaya | location=[[Malaysia]] }} |} ===2008=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=Bihoro Pass.JPG | article=Hitchhiking in Japan }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Virgin_Gorda_12.jpg | article=Virgin Gorda | 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States]] }} |} ===2006=== {| border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" align="center" |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=October | image=OrchidBay Beach2.JPG | article=Hinchinbrook Island | location=[[Australia]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=November | image=Kazurabashi_IyaValley2.JPG | article=Iya Valley | location=[[Japan]] {{Marker|type=city|wikidata=Q3408660|name=[[Iya Valley]]}} }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=December | image=Pitcairn_Island_NOAA.jpg | article=Pitcairn Islands | location= }} |- {{Featured-article-archive | month=July | image=Denali-from-reflection-pond.jpg | article=Denali National Park | location=[[Alaska]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=August | image=Skaha_Lake.jpg | article=Penticton | location=[[British Columbia]], [[Canada]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=September | image=Elephants CrossingRiver.JPG | article=South Luangwa National Park | location=[[Zambia]] }} |- | &nbsp; {{Featured-article-archive | month=May | image=Glacier Mountains.JPG | article=Svalbard | location=[[Norway]] }} {{Featured-article-archive | month=June | image=IsleRoyaleLakesideCamp.jpg | article=Isle Royale National Park | location=[[Michigan]], [[United States of America|United States]] }} |} ==Honorary== A few [[previous Destinations of the month]] might have been chosen for "Off the beaten path" instead, if the feature had existed at the time: * '''March 2006:''' [[Yonaguni]], [[Japan]] * '''November 2005:''' [[Falkland Islands]] * '''September 2004:''' [[Perhentian Islands]], [[Malaysia]] * '''August 2004:''' [[Black Rock City]], [[Nevada]], [[United States of America|United States]] {{Title-Index page}} [[nl:Buiten de gebaande paden]] 6v4x4kmj64g3wmi8div74e1bhyul7ri 0 28464 5289203 5229073 2026-06-07T20:15:33Z ~2026-33926-65 2419786 /* Do */ Added listing for 4x4selfdrive.bg 5289203 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Primorsko banner.jpg|pgname=Primorsko}} [[Image:Town of Primorsko aerial Boby Dimitrov.jpg|thumb|300px|Aerial view of Primorsko]] [[File:Main Begliktash BG.jpg|thumb|Central area of Beglik Tash]] [[File:Djuni Schlangeninsel.JPG|thumb|St. Thomas Island from the Arkutino beach]] '''Primorsko''' (Bulgarian: Приморско) is a small town and seaside resort on the [[Bulgarian Black Sea Coast|Black Sea coast]] of [[Bulgaria]]. It has some of the longest sand beaches in the country, with a combined length of {{km|10}}. ==Understand== Primorsko is {{km|35}} south-east from the province centre '''[[Burgas]]''' and {{km|40}} north-east from the nearest border crossing with '''[[Turkey]]''' ([[Dereköy]]/[[Malko Tarnovo]]). Along the coast, Primorsko falls between [[Sozopol]] and [[Tsarevo]] (with a few smaller places in-between). Primorsko has a population of about 3000 people (2021). It's the centre of Primorsko Municipality (''obshtina''), which also includes another small resort town: [[Kiten]] across the bay to the south. While the area has been inhabited since pre-historic times, the town of Primorsko itself was established in the 19th century. It was founded in 1879 as village named '''Kyupria''' (Кюприя), by Bulgarian refugees from [[Eastern Thrace]] (as that region had remained within the [[Ottoman Empire]] after the Liberation of Bulgaria in 1878). The name was probably derived from the Turkish word 'köprü' - bridge, pier. During a nationalistic turn against "un-Bulgarian" names in the 1930s, the village was renamed to Primorsko ("Seaside [Village/Place]"). Under the Communist regime, it was declared a national resort in 1951, and gained town status in 1981. {{obsolete|This was written in the late 2000s}} Primorsko is mainly visited by Eastern Europeans on holiday from countries such as Serbia, Slovakia, Czech Republic and also Bulgarians themselves. There are a number of lovely beaches, nice restaurants and bars, clubs and even a water park in this coastal town where you will rarely hear a word of English, which makes communication a fun, yet slightly daunting, challenge if you do not speak a Slavic language. ===Ropotamo=== About {{km|5}} north of Primorsko starts the Ropotamo nature reserve. It has an area of {{ha|1000}} and includes the mouth of the Ropotamo itself, the river's associated longoz forests and marshlands, the Arkutino Marsh and Arkutino Beach, the ancient sanctuary Beglik Tash, St. Thomas Island, and partially - the rocky headland Maslen Nos (Oil Cape). ==Get in== ===By bus=== The cheapest way to get to Primorsko is by taking a minibus with other people from the bus station in [[Burgas]], further north up the coast. Burgas is easily reachable from anywhere in Bulgaria or surrounding countries by air, train or bus. ===By taxi=== A taxi from Burgas to Primorsko will be quite expensive. If you choose the wrong taxi as the drivers sometimes think it would be a good idea to overcharge you for the journey with a meter that increases in price at a very fast rate indeed! Be sure to negotiate a price before you get into the taxi and if there are a number of taxis then don't be afraid to get them into a price war with each other to see who will offer the lowest cost for a journey. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} Everything in Primorsko is within walking distance and so there is no need to use any other mode of transport once you are there. ==See== Primorsko is primarily a seaside resort, so it's not surprising that there are few sights in the town itself. * {{see | name=History Museum | alt=Исторически музей | url=https://www.museumprimorsko.bg/ | email= | address=ul. "Albatros" 5 | lat= | long= | directions=250 m/yd west of the central square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00 (closed Sa-Su) | price=10 лв | wikidata=Q64149293 | lastedit=2025-03-26 | content=Small but modern museum (opened 2015). Archaeological exhibits from digs in the area (incl. Beglik Tash), as well as the customary ethnographic exhibition about rural life in the late 19th/early 20th century. Website in Bulgarian only. }} * {{see | name=Seaside Alley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.2659439 | long=27.7662093 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-09-27 | content=Seaside street, nice for walking. }} Abandoned: * Residence ''Perla'' - Former government residence built in the 1970s for Bulgaria's Communist dictator [[Pravets|Todor Zhivkov]] and other members of the ruling elite. The surrounding forest was cultivated as a game preserve. The residence was privatized in the 1990s, but the mafia boss who bought it was assassinated. Now the once-luxurious white building remains closed, though its beach and pier are in use. * Perla 2 construction site - the construction of a second building started in the 1980s and it was near completion when the fall of the regime doomed it. Bats have made the unfinished building their home, including some rare species, and it attracts urban exploration enthusiasts (and random curious tourists). Outside of town: * {{see | name=Beglik Tash | alt=Беглик Таш | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions={{km|7}} north of Primorsko; a hiking trail starts at the Ropotamo reserve parking lot | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q174838 | lastedit=2025-03-26 | content=A megalith sanctuary, a natural rock formation re-shaped by humans for religious purposes. Used by the ancient Thracians, possibly since prehistoric times. First serious archaeological studies were in 2002-2004, now the site is open to the public. Recovered artefacts date to the Early Iron Age (10th–6th century BC), classical antiquity, and the Middle Ages. }} * Maslen Nos (Oil Cape) - a rocky headland north of Primorsko. Dangerous to navigation since the times of the ancient Greeks. Their ships, loaded with olive oil in amphorae, would crash into the rocks and spill their cargo, hence the name. The tip of the cape is closed off (navigation light), but on its southern side there's a publicly accessible sand-and-pebble beach with a small pier. ==Do== * '''Waterpark''' – While not in the same league as water parks in Western European resorts, this water park is certainly worth visiting as it has some flumes, a large pool and massive U-shaped slide which looks dangerously interesting! * '''Beaches''' – There are a number of beaches to visit with shallow waters, making them safe for swimming. The summer weather is fantastic with temperatures often rising above 30°C, so make sure you have sun cream with you and look after your belongings on the beach. * '''St. Ivan Island''' ("Snakes island") – Near the village, you can search for a boat or small ship for an excursion to there. It is called snake due to the number of water snakes that inhabit the island. Naturally grown cacti can also be observed there. * {{do | name=4x4selfdrive.bg | alt=Private guided tours - greenlaning- ecotours | url=http://4x4selfdrive.bg | email=4x4selfdrive@gmail.com | address=Lozenets & Primorsko | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+359 879 537070 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * '''Bottled Water''' – It is strongly advisable to drink bottled water in Bulgaria as opposed to tap water. ==Sleep== {{obsolete|This was written in the late 2000s}} A good way to find accommodation is to arrive at the bus station where there will be a number of people waiting to offer rooms for any number of nights. Do not expect them to be able to communicate very well in English, if at all. The best thing is to know a few Bulgarian phrases about accommodation in order to get the best price and do not be afraid to refuse a room if you feel it is below the quality you expect. Also, a suggestion would be to keep your passport and valuable belongings with you rather than leaving them in the room, just to be cautious. As a rough guide you might pay as low as €5 per person per night for a room, or perhaps up to €15 a night depending on the quality of the room. ==Go next== * [[Sozopol]] – Back up the coast towards Burgas is the town of Sozopol which has a lot of history and culture. It is certainly worth a visit as there are also some nice beaches, shops, bars and restaurants and a lot of accommodation, just ask the taxi drivers to find you a place to stay for the night. {{usablecity}} {{geo|42.2667|27.7667}} {{isPartOf|Bulgarian Black Sea Coast}} fjsa3lr3li4gvn5ryfpq4x3tadwnxik 5289264 5289203 2026-06-07T23:31:52Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Reverted per [[WV:Don't tout]]. Undid revision [[Special:Diff/5289203|5289203]] by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-33926-65|~2026-33926-65]] ([[User talk:~2026-33926-65|talk]]) 5289264 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Primorsko banner.jpg|pgname=Primorsko}} [[Image:Town of Primorsko aerial Boby Dimitrov.jpg|thumb|300px|Aerial view of Primorsko]] [[File:Main Begliktash BG.jpg|thumb|Central area of Beglik Tash]] [[File:Djuni Schlangeninsel.JPG|thumb|St. Thomas Island from the Arkutino beach]] '''Primorsko''' (Bulgarian: Приморско) is a small town and seaside resort on the [[Bulgarian Black Sea Coast|Black Sea coast]] of [[Bulgaria]]. It has some of the longest sand beaches in the country, with a combined length of {{km|10}}. ==Understand== Primorsko is {{km|35}} south-east from the province centre '''[[Burgas]]''' and {{km|40}} north-east from the nearest border crossing with '''[[Turkey]]''' ([[Dereköy]]/[[Malko Tarnovo]]). Along the coast, Primorsko falls between [[Sozopol]] and [[Tsarevo]] (with a few smaller places in-between). Primorsko has a population of about 3000 people (2021). It's the centre of Primorsko Municipality (''obshtina''), which also includes another small resort town: [[Kiten]] across the bay to the south. While the area has been inhabited since pre-historic times, the town of Primorsko itself was established in the 19th century. It was founded in 1879 as village named '''Kyupria''' (Кюприя), by Bulgarian refugees from [[Eastern Thrace]] (as that region had remained within the [[Ottoman Empire]] after the Liberation of Bulgaria in 1878). The name was probably derived from the Turkish word 'köprü' - bridge, pier. During a nationalistic turn against "un-Bulgarian" names in the 1930s, the village was renamed to Primorsko ("Seaside [Village/Place]"). Under the Communist regime, it was declared a national resort in 1951, and gained town status in 1981. {{obsolete|This was written in the late 2000s}} Primorsko is mainly visited by Eastern Europeans on holiday from countries such as Serbia, Slovakia, Czech Republic and also Bulgarians themselves. There are a number of lovely beaches, nice restaurants and bars, clubs and even a water park in this coastal town where you will rarely hear a word of English, which makes communication a fun, yet slightly daunting, challenge if you do not speak a Slavic language. ===Ropotamo=== About {{km|5}} north of Primorsko starts the Ropotamo nature reserve. It has an area of {{ha|1000}} and includes the mouth of the Ropotamo itself, the river's associated longoz forests and marshlands, the Arkutino Marsh and Arkutino Beach, the ancient sanctuary Beglik Tash, St. Thomas Island, and partially - the rocky headland Maslen Nos (Oil Cape). ==Get in== ===By bus=== The cheapest way to get to Primorsko is by taking a minibus with other people from the bus station in [[Burgas]], further north up the coast. Burgas is easily reachable from anywhere in Bulgaria or surrounding countries by air, train or bus. ===By taxi=== A taxi from Burgas to Primorsko will be quite expensive. If you choose the wrong taxi as the drivers sometimes think it would be a good idea to overcharge you for the journey with a meter that increases in price at a very fast rate indeed! Be sure to negotiate a price before you get into the taxi and if there are a number of taxis then don't be afraid to get them into a price war with each other to see who will offer the lowest cost for a journey. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} Everything in Primorsko is within walking distance and so there is no need to use any other mode of transport once you are there. ==See== Primorsko is primarily a seaside resort, so it's not surprising that there are few sights in the town itself. * {{see | name=History Museum | alt=Исторически музей | url=https://www.museumprimorsko.bg/ | email= | address=ul. "Albatros" 5 | lat= | long= | directions=250 m/yd west of the central square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00 (closed Sa-Su) | price=10 лв | wikidata=Q64149293 | lastedit=2025-03-26 | content=Small but modern museum (opened 2015). Archaeological exhibits from digs in the area (incl. Beglik Tash), as well as the customary ethnographic exhibition about rural life in the late 19th/early 20th century. Website in Bulgarian only. }} * {{see | name=Seaside Alley | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.2659439 | long=27.7662093 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-09-27 | content=Seaside street, nice for walking. }} Abandoned: * Residence ''Perla'' - Former government residence built in the 1970s for Bulgaria's Communist dictator [[Pravets|Todor Zhivkov]] and other members of the ruling elite. The surrounding forest was cultivated as a game preserve. The residence was privatized in the 1990s, but the mafia boss who bought it was assassinated. Now the once-luxurious white building remains closed, though its beach and pier are in use. * Perla 2 construction site - the construction of a second building started in the 1980s and it was near completion when the fall of the regime doomed it. Bats have made the unfinished building their home, including some rare species, and it attracts urban exploration enthusiasts (and random curious tourists). Outside of town: * {{see | name=Beglik Tash | alt=Беглик Таш | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions={{km|7}} north of Primorsko; a hiking trail starts at the Ropotamo reserve parking lot | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q174838 | lastedit=2025-03-26 | content=A megalith sanctuary, a natural rock formation re-shaped by humans for religious purposes. Used by the ancient Thracians, possibly since prehistoric times. First serious archaeological studies were in 2002-2004, now the site is open to the public. Recovered artefacts date to the Early Iron Age (10th–6th century BC), classical antiquity, and the Middle Ages. }} * Maslen Nos (Oil Cape) - a rocky headland north of Primorsko. Dangerous to navigation since the times of the ancient Greeks. Their ships, loaded with olive oil in amphorae, would crash into the rocks and spill their cargo, hence the name. The tip of the cape is closed off (navigation light), but on its southern side there's a publicly accessible sand-and-pebble beach with a small pier. ==Do== * '''Waterpark''' – While not in the same league as water parks in Western European resorts, this water park is certainly worth visiting as it has some flumes, a large pool and massive U-shaped slide which looks dangerously interesting! * '''Beaches''' – There are a number of beaches to visit with shallow waters, making them safe for swimming. The summer weather is fantastic with temperatures often rising above 30°C, so make sure you have sun cream with you and look after your belongings on the beach. * '''St. Ivan Island''' ("Snakes island") – Near the village, you can search for a boat or small ship for an excursion to there. It is called snake due to the number of water snakes that inhabit the island. Naturally grown cacti can also be observed there. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== * '''Bottled Water''' – It is strongly advisable to drink bottled water in Bulgaria as opposed to tap water. ==Sleep== {{obsolete|This was written in the late 2000s}} A good way to find accommodation is to arrive at the bus station where there will be a number of people waiting to offer rooms for any number of nights. Do not expect them to be able to communicate very well in English, if at all. The best thing is to know a few Bulgarian phrases about accommodation in order to get the best price and do not be afraid to refuse a room if you feel it is below the quality you expect. Also, a suggestion would be to keep your passport and valuable belongings with you rather than leaving them in the room, just to be cautious. As a rough guide you might pay as low as €5 per person per night for a room, or perhaps up to €15 a night depending on the quality of the room. ==Go next== * [[Sozopol]] – Back up the coast towards Burgas is the town of Sozopol which has a lot of history and culture. It is certainly worth a visit as there are also some nice beaches, shops, bars and restaurants and a lot of accommodation, just ask the taxi drivers to find you a place to stay for the night. {{usablecity}} {{geo|42.2667|27.7667}} {{isPartOf|Bulgarian Black Sea Coast}} emyvo9rxvqgi415h4zntjvtkfs6rk73 0 29573 5289050 5237282 2026-06-07T13:23:53Z ~2026-33492-60 2419584 /* Budget */ Updated listing for Rhodes Youth Hostel 5289050 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner | Rhodos banner Palace of Grand masters detail.jpg| pgname=Rhodes | unesco=yes}} '''Rhodes''' ([[Greek phrasebook|Greek]]: Ρόδος, ''Ródos'') is the largest settlement and capital city of the island of [[Rhodes|the same name]]. It is famous as the former site of the Colossus, one of the [[seven wonders]] of the ancient world, and as the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. ==Understand== [[Image:Rhodes Knights St.JPG|thumb|The Avenue of the Knights in Rhodes Old Town]] Medieval buildings, mosques, traditional fountains, oriental motifs, Byzantine and Gothic churches, shops and cafeterias are scattered throughout the Old Town of Rhodes. There are approximately 200 streets or lanes that have no name, so getting lost is a distinct possibility. 6000 people live and work in the same buildings in which the Knights of St. John lived 6 centuries ago. ===Orientation=== For the traveller, Rhodes City falls into four more or less distinct areas. * '''Rhodes Old Town,''' still enclosed by its medieval wall. * '''Rhodes New Town,''' north and west of the Old Town, is an extensive modern city, with various places of interest. * New Town's '''eastern waterfront''', containing ''Commercial Harbor'', the yacht and ferry harbour ''Mandhraki Harbor'', and extensive ''Elli Beach''. * '''Acropolis of Rhodes,''' the ruins of the ancient city, are about 2 km southwest of the Old Town. ===Tourist information=== {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=http://www.rhodes.gr/?lang=en | email= | address= | lat=36.4476657 | long=28.220654 | directions=corner of Makariou & Papagou st | phone=+30 2241 044335, +30 2241 044336 | 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|36.4186,28.2278 |36.4194,28.2295 |36.4214,28.2297 |36.4211,28.2305 |36.4213,28.2315}} ===By plane=== {{go | name=Rhodes International Airport | alt={{IATA|RHO}} also known as Diagoras International Airport [Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Ρόδου, "Διαγόρας"] | url=https://www.rho-airport.gr/en/ | email= | address= | lat=36.405419 | long=28.086192 | directions=on the west coast about 14 km from Rhodes Town | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Rhodes International Airport | image=RHO RW25.png | wikidata=Q833555 | content=It is the only airport of the island. Daily scheduled flights year-round from [[Athens]] and [[Thessaloniki]] on Aegean, while SkyExpress flies daily from/to Athens and [[Heraklion]] and less frequently to smaller Greek airports. Seasonal and charter flights by many European companies. }} ''Getting from the airport:'' * '''Buses''' arrive once or twice per hour at the central bus station (Averof st.), €2.50 (€3.50 at driver - payment only by card), ride takes 35 min. [https://www.rodospublictransport.gr/index.php?c=schedule&p=line&uid=NO50 Online timetable]{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. * '''Taxi''' cost €25-30 (Apr 2019). ===By bus=== Two bus stations are just outside the Old Town wall, near the waterfront, making buses a convenient way of getting to the city. * {{go | name=West coast bus station | alt=D.E.S. RODA bus station | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.44792 | long=28.22476 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=Station for the buses going down the west side of the island, including airport. Operated by [https://desroda.gr Δ.Ε.Σ ΡΟΔΑ company]. }} * {{go | name=KTEL bus station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.44727 | long=28.22501 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=Stations for the buses run by [https://ktelrodou.gr KTEL bus company]. }} === By ferry === There are regular ferries to Rhodes from [[Athens]], Fethiye and [[Marmaris]]. There are 4 daily ferries from the Marmaris and Fethiye with [https://feribotlines.com/yesil-marmaris-feribot-bileti/ Yeşil Marmaris],[https://www.ferryturk.com/en FerryTurk] and [https://www.e-ferry.gr e-Ferry.gr]. {{go | name=Blue Star Ferries Dock | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 36.4441| long=28.2379 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content= }} ==Get around== In the Old Town, the primary method of travel is your '''feet'''. There are several '''bus routes''' within Rhodes city, operated by [https://desroda.gr Δ.Ε.Σ ΡΟΔΑ bus company]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}. ===By taxi=== Taxi fares: €5-6 inside the city, Kalithea €15, Faliraki €20. {{go | name=Taxi stand | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.44722 | long= 28.22623| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=The main taxi stand close to the old city. }} ==See== [[File:Windmills Rhodes harbour.jpg|thumb|upright|Ancient windmills in Rhodes]] ===Old Town=== '''Rhodes Old Town''' is surely the main attraction here, a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. It is one of the best preserved and most extensive medieval towns in Europe. As you wander from the bus station, and over the outer wall and moat, it's like stepping back in time and reliving all your childhood dreams of being a knight and attacking exotic castles in distant lands. It is also the location of many monuments and several museums: make sure to get a good map. If you want to see it all, plan for at least a day, and two will not be amiss if you want to see all the museums. * {{see | name=Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.44578 | long=28.22406 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q931371 | lastedit=2016-02-16 | content=can be split into outside, courtyard, outside wall, first floor and second floor. Open in season till 20:00, entry is €6. A combined ticket at €10 includes the Archeological museum, The Decorative Arts Collection and Our Lady of the Castle church with orthodox art and a few frescoes. The outside wall surrounding the old town is a separate ticket at an additional €3. The ticket line may take 30 minutes so get all your tickets at once. The city wall is only open from 12:00 to 15:00.The first floor (photos prohibited) contains some artifacts of Ancient Rhodes but is closed. In its absence, the entrance fee is entirely not worth it. The Archaeological Museum offers more selection and allows photos. Second floor has a variety of later "artifacts" such as mosaics from Kos and other odd bits and bobs, but it has almost no descriptions (probably to force people to wait for a tour guide). The Palace of the Grand Masters was demolished by a gunpowder explosion in 1856 and reconstructed by the Italians as a summer residence for Mussolini in 1940. This knowledge (that this isn't actually an authentic swords and knights castle and is instead basically a souped up country mansion) somewhat lessens the excitement. Take your photos outside, and come back to look inside when the ground floor exhibitions on Rhodes are open. }} * {{see | name=Archbishops Palace | alt= | url= | email= | address=Evrèon Martyron Square | lat=36.44275 | long=28.22956 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-16 | content= }} * {{see | name=Suleymaniye Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.444444 | long=28.224167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2381941 | lastedit=2016-02-16 | content= }} * {{see | name=Rhodes Archaeological Museum | alt= | url=http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh155.jsp?obj_id=3312 | email=rotocol@kbepka.culture.gr | address=Megalou Alexandrou Square | lat=36.44483 | long=28.22706 | directions= | phone=+30 2241 075674, +30 2241 034719 | tollfree= | fax=+30 2241 031048 | hours=Open in season till 20:00 | price=€3 | wikidata=Q4785432 |lastedit=2024-10-07| content=It has two floors, and most of the exhibits are on the second, past the big stairs. There are also gardens with statues and mosaic. Hard to find at the end of the garden is a several floor Ottoman home under reconstruction that is partially open. The museum operates a '''tour of the city walls''' Tuesdays and Saturdays at 08:00 leaving from the Palace of the Grand Masters. Visitors are simply allowed up on the walls to walk along the top of them at their own pace. This walk offers views of the town not otherwise available and is the best way to get an idea of the size of the town and the variety of its architecture.It is not ''guided''. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Modern Greek Art | alt= | url=https://www.mgamuseum.gr/index.php | email= | address= | lat=36.44605 | long=28.226955 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q66058061 | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content= }} * {{see | name=Folk Museum | alt=Museum of Decorative Art | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.4453 | long=28.22707 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=Very small museum with only one room. }} [[File:Temple Apollon Rhodes.jpg|thumb|Temple of Apollo]] ===Acropolis of Rhodes=== Acropolis of Rhodes is located on the highest part of the city. The monuments were built on stepped terraces, with substantial retaining walls. Free admission. * {{see | name=Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.43990 | long=28.21041 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata=Q3557443|image=Temple Apollon Rhodes.jpg | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content= }} * {{see | name=Nymphaeums | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.43946 | long=28.21080 | directions=southeast of the Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=Four subterranean "structures" cut into the rock, featuring entrance steps, passages, a large opening in the central roof, along with water cisterns, foliage and interior niches for statuettes. These "caves" were used for worship and recreational purposes. }} * {{see | name=Temple of Pythian Apollo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on the southern end, just west of a large rectangular terrace | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=Part of the northeast side of this porous peripteral temple has been restored. }} [[File:Rhodes Acropolis1 tango7174.jpg|thumb|Odeon]] * {{see | name=Odeon | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.44013 | long=28.21174 | directions=northwest of the Stadium | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Rhodes Acropolis1 tango7174.jpg | wikidata=Q30503698 | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=Small marble theatre which held approximately 800 spectators. It was used for musical performances and rhetoric lessons of prominent Rhodians. }} * {{see | name=Stoa building | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=The impressive façade was visible from even the harbor. Today just one foundation wall remains. }} * {{see | name=Artemision | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.44019 | long=28.21090 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=The Artemis cult's place of worship is situated on the northeast side of the hill, amidst the ruins of other structures of similar function. }} [[File:Rhodes Acropolis2 tango7174.jpg|thumb|Stadium]] * {{see | name=Ancient Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.439 | long=28.21195 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Rhodes Acropolis2 tango7174.jpg | wikidata=Q30503700 | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=210-metre north-south stadium, restored by the Italians. }} ===New Town=== * {{see | name=Central Post Office | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.45034 | long=28.22448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q108731202 | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content= }} *'''Town hall, Theatre and Government House''' - Italian architecture. * {{see | name=Aquarium | alt=Institute of Marine Biology | url=http://rhodes-aquarium.hcmr.gr/ | email= | address= | lat=36.45698 | long=28.2207 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q31833 | lastedit=2016-02-16 | content= }} * {{see | name=Annunciation church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.45076 | long=28.22495 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-02-16 | content= }} ===Elsewhere=== * {{see | name=Rodini Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=36.42718 | long=28.21961 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free admission | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-04-16 | content=Historical park featuring Roman water supply system of the ancient city of Rhodes. It runs along a creek gorge and has a lot of birds, including peacocks. }} ==Do== *'''Walk''' throughout this medieval city and its many streets and lanes by foot. *'''New Market''' ==Buy== {{cautionbox| Colorful ''sea shells'' offered for sale - mostly in the harbour area - are often actually imported from [[Asia]] or the [[Caribbean]]. Not only do they provide a non-authentic Rhodes souvenir, ''many species for sale are also protected''. Bringing them back home may get you into considerable difficulty.}} * Many brand name products such as t-shirts, towels, hand bags and similar items for sale in the tourist shops may be fakes and/or unlicensed. *{{buy | name=Labyrinthos Arts & Crafts | url= | email= | address=Theofiliskou 1 | lat= | long= | directions=Near Roloi clocktower | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Original arts and creations by local artists, also the only place in the Old Town to sell historically accurate coat of arms of the Knights, medieval style heraldry and illuminated manuscripts. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Hatzikeli - Sea Food Taverna | url=https://hatzikelistavern.com/ | email= | address=Solomou Alchadef 9 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 2241 027215 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the best tavernas, serving innovations on traditional Greek dishes. The stuffed, roasted eggplant is notable. }} * {{eat | name=Laganis | url= | email= | address=Solomou Alhadef 16 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A more traditional taverna with good mezedes. }} * {{eat | name=Mikes | alt=pronounced ''MEE-kehs'' | url= | email= | address=in a tiny lane by 17 Socratous Street, Old Town | lat=36.44376 | long=28.22767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=A decent sized meal with drinks will cost around €15 per person | content=A hole-in-the-wall place with outdoor seating in a cosy backstreet, tucked away from the tourist masses. Serves fish, salad, and wine, and not much else. Mikes is a very simple place to eat, but it is very pleasant, and the seafood, whilst being simple, is fresh, well prepared and tasty. The dorado is particularly tasty, and at €10 is good value. }} * {{eat | name=Pizanias | alt=The Sea Star | url= | email= | address=Sofokleos 24 | lat=36.44212 | long=28.22722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=A reasonable meal for two will cost about €30, with drinks on top | content=A decent sea food taverna with outdoor seating on the square. Fish is caught locally, then cooked on a grill built into the wall which means the smell of grilled sea food wafts over the local square! (Great publicity!) Because it's at the end of Sofokleos, you won't find quite as many people that come all the way down here, but it is worth giving the rest a miss and holding out for. The homemade tzatziki is very good, as is the grilled octopus. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Mevlana Turkish Coffee and Shisha Bar | alt= | url=https://turkish-coffee-rhodes.business.site/ | email= | address=76 Sokratous | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 694 221 0846 | tollfree= | hours=Not open on Sundays | price= | content=A rare, wonderfully atmospheric survival of Ottoman old Rhodes in the middle of the tourist hordes. Run by a charming couple, it serves excellent coffee and a small range of other drinks. Not much food except for a few snacks. }} * {{drink | name=Avalon Cafe | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=In the courtyard of the Avalon hotel on the backstreet behind the Spanish Tongue Auberge on Ippoton St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Set in the quiet courtyard of an imposing 14th century town mansion, the Avalon cafe serves great drinks in a corner of Rhodes Old Town that most people don't even know exists. The courtyard is an oasis away from the bustle of Socratous St; make sure you head there when the cruise crowds get too much! Drinks are homemade, and the coffees are great, if a little expensive. }} * {{drink | name=Socrates Garden | url= | email= | address=Socratous 124 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Coffees about €3-4, beer about €4.50 | content=Coffee shop snack bar with a nice atmosphere in a fake Greek kind of way, but it's not ''too'' fake. A good, shaded place to grab a cold drink and rest from the sun and the busyness and tourist rat race that is Socratous St (so much so that you'll even find Greeks in there.) }} * {{drink | name=Colorado Nightclub | alt= | url=http://colorado.com.gr/ | email= | address=53, Orfanidou St | lat=36.4515 | long=28.21692 | directions= | phone=+30 2241 075120 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-03 | content=Not good if your epilepsy is prone to photosensitivity. }} * {{drink | name=Elli Disco Club | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kontourioti sq | lat=36.45290 | long=28.22470 | directions=Mandraki Harbour | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-03-03 | content= }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Alia Studios | alt= | url= | email=paulelenis@gmil.com | address=Haraki Beach | lat=36.167251 | long=28.093758 | directions= | phone=+30 2244 051269 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=€35 incl. breakfast | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Apollo Guesthouse | alt= | url= | email= | address=Omirou 28-C, Rhodes | lat=36.4411 | long=28.22695 | directions=about a 10-min walk south of the St John's gate in Old Town | phone=+30 2241 032003 | tollfree= | checkin=Afternoon | checkout=12:00 | price=US$35-60 per person | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Carina Hotel | url=http://www.carinahotel.gr/ | email=info@carinahotel.gr | address=56, Griva Street (Rhodes Town) Rhodes | lat=36.452422653145284 | long=28.219193816184998 | directions= | phone=+30 2241 022381 | tollfree= | fax=+30 2241 036541 | hours= | price=Prices from €25 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants, this hotel is a 3-minute walk from the beach, with easy access to old Rhodes city and the roads to ancient Lindos and Kalithea. }} * {{sleep | name=Mango Rooms | url=http://www.mangorooms.gr/ | email= | address=Sq. Dorieos 3, Rhodes | lat=36.44187| long=28.22641 | directions=in Old Town square, behind San Fanourios church | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$25-50 per person for a double room, depending on season. Nice man Dimitrius and his family -un this hotel in the middle of the walled town. | checkin=13:00 | checkout=12:00 | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Rhodes Youth Hostel | alt= | url=https://rhodesyouthhostel.com/ | email=info@rhodesyouthhostel.com | address=Ergeiou 12, Rhodes Old Town | lat=36.443193 | long=28.225768 | directions=In Rhodes Old Town | phone=+30 2241 030491 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Adults-only hostel in Rhodes Old Town with dormitory and private rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. }} * {{sleep | name=Spot Hotel | url= | email=spothot@otenet.gr | address=Perikleus Street 21, Rhodes Old Town, | lat=36.44204| long=28.22986 | directions= | phone=+30 2241 034737 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Simple, well run hotel with good prices and location }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Europa Hotel | url= | email= | address=94, 28th October St. | lat= | long= | directions=Psaropoula area, 1.5 km from harbor | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=US$50-100 per person | checkin=12:00 | checkout=12:00 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Rhodes4vacation | alt=Rhodes holiday villas vacation rentals | url=http://www.rhodes4vacation.com | email=info@rhodes4vacation.com | address=Tlipolemou | lat=36.4411 | long=28.2306 | directions=old town | phone=+30 6976009383 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=€25 - 1200 | lastedit=2016-12-26 | content=portfolio of vacation villas holiday rentals on Rhodes Island Greece }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Camelot Hotel | alt= | url=https://camelothotel.gr/ | email=info@camelothotel.gr | address=Rhodes Old Town | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 2241 026649 | tollfree= | fax=+30 2241 026549 | checkin=24/7 | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Elysium Resort & Spa | url=http://www.elysium.gr/ | email=reserv@elysium.gr | address=Kallithea Ave | lat=36.372541 | long=28.224263 | directions= | phone=+30 2241 045700 | tollfree= | fax=+30 2241 087060 | hours= | price=Prices from €115 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=Beachfront location. Modern and chic with minimalist design. Public areas and spacious rooms overlook the beach. 5-star, high standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Nikos Takis Fashion Hotel | url=https://nikostakishotel.com/ | email=info@nikostakishotel.com | address=Panaitiou 26 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+30 2241 070773 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=€90-312 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Boutique hotel dedicated to fashion. Medieval and traditional oriental design influences and beds with silk bedspreads. }} * {{sleep | name=Rodos Palladium Leisure & Wellness | url=http://www.rodospalladium.gr/ | email=rdm@rodospalladium.gr | address=Kallithea Avenue | lat=36.369224 | long=28.220873 | directions= | phone=+30 2241 057300 | tollfree= | fax=+30 2241 086424 | hours= | price=From €142 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | content=18 awards since its opening, accommodation with first class services. Right on the beach of Kallithea, 9 km away from Rhodes Town and 15 km away from the airport. }} ==Connect== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== * [[Faliraki]] * [[Lindos]] {{IsPartOf|Rhodes}} {{usablecity}} {{Geo|36.44|28.22|zoom=13}} 4fqp9vjwz96gm9htkdvldr84o82qbh2 0 29915 5289344 4011272 2026-06-08T08:10:06Z Waysi32 2418585 Converted coordinate table into markers. 5289344 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Itinerary banner.jpg}} '''Rock Point Trail''' is a 4.1-km loop trail in [[Blue Lake Provincial Park]] in Northern Ontario. This trail winds through a variety of environments from cedar groves to Jack Pine ridges. Your journey starts at the beaver pond and loops back to the campground near M road. The trail has a rough natural surface with some boardwalk sections, with a high elevation of 1283 feet, a low elevation of 1242 feet, and total climbing of 70 feet. ==Get in== To get to the park, take Highway 17 (the Trans-Canada Highway) to Vermilion Bay, west of [[Dryden]]. From the west end of [[Vermilion Bay]], drive north on Highway 647 to the entrance of Blue Lake Provincial Park. Turn left to enter the park. After passing the entrance station, turn left, and go past the group camping area to the parking area at the end of the road. ==Walk== {{Mapframe}} The trail starts at the {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail sign by the bridge|type=go|lat=49.899216667|long=-93.477633333}} (1247 ft) across the stream. Pick up a trail guide here. The guide says that the trail is quite long, so you should be prepared to hike for a few hours. This is a rather excessive warning, as the trail is easily completed in 2 hours even at a very leisurely pace. The trail surface is rough, with wet areas, so hiking boots are needed. Start your hike by crossing the bridge. The first portion is boardwalk. You quickly come to a {{Marker|counter=n|name=first junction|type=go|lat=49.899166667|long=-93.478216667}} (1247 ft). Keep to the right. After 100 meters, a {{Marker|counter=n|name=second junction|type=go|lat=49.899483333|long=-93.479216667}} (1250 ft) is reached. Leave the boardwalk and continue to the right. The trail guide describes four forest communities that you will encounter along the trail. You are now in the first: Towering Trees. After 400 meters, there is a {{Marker|counter=n|name=post beside the trail|type=see|lat=49.899850000|long=-93.482700000}} (1254 ft) that appears to be missing a sign. A short side trail to the right leads to a {{Marker|counter=n|name=picnic table and Blue Lake viewpoint|type=view|lat=49.900283333|long=-93.482650000}} (1253 ft) and a nice view of Blue Lake. After admiring the view, retrace your steps to the post and continue along the trail to the right. After 700 meters, there is another {{Marker|counter=n|name=Blue Lake viewpoint|type=view|lat=49.899716667|long=-93.485783333}} (1261 ft). Shortly after this point, you reach another {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail junction|type=go|lat=49.899716667|long=-93.486216667}} (1257 ft). The park Information Guide shows an outhouse near here, but it does not appear to exist. Keep left to stay on the Rock Point Trail. The trail now climbs into the Rock Garden environment. This is a series of granite ridges, the highest of which is reached at the {{Marker|counter=n|name=highest granite ridge|type=see|lat=49.898416667|long=-93.486233333}} (1283 ft) after 900 meters. The trail continues to run between and along the ridges before descending and reaching the third environment, the {{Marker|counter=n|name=Cedar Grove|type=see|lat=49.893450000|long=-93.488100000}} (1247 ft), after 1.5 km. Your first {{Marker|counter=n|name=Corner Lake viewpoint|type=view|lat=49.892583333|long=-93.488216667}} (1249 ft) is reached after 1.6 km. A {{Marker|counter=n|name=Alder Tangle boardwalk|type=go|lat=49.892466667|long=-93.487433333}} (1247 ft) through the fourth environment, the Alder Tangle, starts after 1.7 km. Notice the {{Marker|counter=n|name=Labrador Tea|type=see|lat=49.892450000|long=-93.484666667}} (1247 ft) shown on the trail guide after 1.9 km. There is an {{Marker|counter=n|name=outhouse|type=do|lat=49.891350000|long=-93.480366667}} (1247 ft) after 2.2 km, and just beyond it, a {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail orientation sign|type=see|lat=49.891250000|long=-93.480016667}} (1247 ft). This is the only place where the trail may be difficult to follow. Head out along the rock ridges ahead and to the right, and follow them parallel to the shoreline of Corner Lake. At the end of the rock, a {{Marker|counter=n|name=forest re-entry sign|type=see|lat=49.891433333|long=-93.479433333}} (1242 ft) marks where the trail re-enters the forest after 2.3 km. Much of the next section of trail is wet, with some pieces of wood laid down to help keep your feet dry, but good hiking boots are a must. After 3.2 km, a {{Marker|counter=n|name=stream boardwalk|type=go|lat=49.896200000|long=-93.471183333}} (1244 ft) crosses the stream flowing from Blue Lake to Corner Lake, but high water levels may leave it under a couple inches of water. After 3.5 km, there is an {{Marker|counter=n|name=unmarked junction|type=go|lat=49.898700000|long=-93.470400000}} (1253 ft); continue straight ahead to the {{Marker|counter=n|name=end of the trail|type=go|lat=49.898966667|long=-93.470216667}} (1256 ft) at a campground road. To return to your car, follow the road to the left, keeping left until you reach the parking area, a total of 4.1 km. {{related|Blue Lake Provincial Park}} {{Usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} px5bm4kye18rfakz749fw63moe2dlkd 5289347 5289344 2026-06-08T08:15:09Z Waysi32 2418585 adding a line 5289347 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Itinerary banner.jpg}} '''Rock Point Trail''' is a 4.1-km loop trail in [[Blue Lake Provincial Park]] in Northern Ontario. This trail winds through a variety of environments from cedar groves to Jack Pine ridges. Your journey starts at the beaver pond and loops back to the campground near M road. The trail has a rough natural surface with some boardwalk sections, with a high elevation of 1283 feet, a low elevation of 1242 feet, and total climbing of 70 feet. ==Get in== To get to the park, take Highway 17 (the Trans-Canada Highway) to Vermilion Bay, west of [[Dryden]]. From the west end of [[Vermilion Bay]], drive north on Highway 647 to the entrance of Blue Lake Provincial Park. Turn left to enter the park. After passing the entrance station, turn left, and go past the group camping area to the parking area at the end of the road. ==Walk== {{Mapframe}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q14231215|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title=Rock Point Trail}} The trail starts at the {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail sign by the bridge|type=go|lat=49.899216667|long=-93.477633333}} (1247 ft) across the stream. Pick up a trail guide here. The guide says that the trail is quite long, so you should be prepared to hike for a few hours. This is a rather excessive warning, as the trail is easily completed in 2 hours even at a very leisurely pace. The trail surface is rough, with wet areas, so hiking boots are needed. Start your hike by crossing the bridge. The first portion is boardwalk. You quickly come to a {{Marker|counter=n|name=first junction|type=go|lat=49.899166667|long=-93.478216667}} (1247 ft). Keep to the right. After 100 meters, a {{Marker|counter=n|name=second junction|type=go|lat=49.899483333|long=-93.479216667}} (1250 ft) is reached. Leave the boardwalk and continue to the right. The trail guide describes four forest communities that you will encounter along the trail. You are now in the first: Towering Trees. After 400 meters, there is a {{Marker|counter=n|name=post beside the trail|type=see|lat=49.899850000|long=-93.482700000}} (1254 ft) that appears to be missing a sign. A short side trail to the right leads to a {{Marker|counter=n|name=picnic table and Blue Lake viewpoint|type=view|lat=49.900283333|long=-93.482650000}} (1253 ft) and a nice view of Blue Lake. After admiring the view, retrace your steps to the post and continue along the trail to the right. After 700 meters, there is another {{Marker|counter=n|name=Blue Lake viewpoint|type=view|lat=49.899716667|long=-93.485783333}} (1261 ft). Shortly after this point, you reach another {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail junction|type=go|lat=49.899716667|long=-93.486216667}} (1257 ft). The park Information Guide shows an outhouse near here, but it does not appear to exist. Keep left to stay on the Rock Point Trail. The trail now climbs into the Rock Garden environment. This is a series of granite ridges, the highest of which is reached at the {{Marker|counter=n|name=highest granite ridge|type=see|lat=49.898416667|long=-93.486233333}} (1283 ft) after 900 meters. The trail continues to run between and along the ridges before descending and reaching the third environment, the {{Marker|counter=n|name=Cedar Grove|type=see|lat=49.893450000|long=-93.488100000}} (1247 ft), after 1.5 km. Your first {{Marker|counter=n|name=Corner Lake viewpoint|type=view|lat=49.892583333|long=-93.488216667}} (1249 ft) is reached after 1.6 km. A {{Marker|counter=n|name=Alder Tangle boardwalk|type=go|lat=49.892466667|long=-93.487433333}} (1247 ft) through the fourth environment, the Alder Tangle, starts after 1.7 km. Notice the {{Marker|counter=n|name=Labrador Tea|type=see|lat=49.892450000|long=-93.484666667}} (1247 ft) shown on the trail guide after 1.9 km. There is an {{Marker|counter=n|name=outhouse|type=do|lat=49.891350000|long=-93.480366667}} (1247 ft) after 2.2 km, and just beyond it, a {{Marker|counter=n|name=trail orientation sign|type=see|lat=49.891250000|long=-93.480016667}} (1247 ft). This is the only place where the trail may be difficult to follow. Head out along the rock ridges ahead and to the right, and follow them parallel to the shoreline of Corner Lake. At the end of the rock, a {{Marker|counter=n|name=forest re-entry sign|type=see|lat=49.891433333|long=-93.479433333}} (1242 ft) marks where the trail re-enters the forest after 2.3 km. Much of the next section of trail is wet, with some pieces of wood laid down to help keep your feet dry, but good hiking boots are a must. After 3.2 km, a {{Marker|counter=n|name=stream boardwalk|type=go|lat=49.896200000|long=-93.471183333}} (1244 ft) crosses the stream flowing from Blue Lake to Corner Lake, but high water levels may leave it under a couple inches of water. After 3.5 km, there is an {{Marker|counter=n|name=unmarked junction|type=go|lat=49.898700000|long=-93.470400000}} (1253 ft); continue straight ahead to the {{Marker|counter=n|name=end of the trail|type=go|lat=49.898966667|long=-93.470216667}} (1256 ft) at a campground road. To return to your car, follow the road to the left, keeping left until you reach the parking area, a total of 4.1 km. {{related|Blue Lake Provincial Park}} {{Usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|North America itineraries}} epn16sxgoddgbbfacpjcq2kkykeekk7 0 30163 5289221 5259742 2026-06-07T20:35:49Z Waysi32 2418585 Renamed to detour. 5289221 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Routeburn Track banner Panoramic Mountain View.jpg|caption=Panoramic view of the mountains across the Hollyford Valley taken between Lake Mackenzie Hut and Harris saddle}} The '''Routeburn Track''' is a 32 km long [[Tramping in New Zealand|tramping]] (hiking) trail in the [[Fiordland National Park|Fiordland]] and [[Mount Aspiring National Park|Mt Aspiring]] national parks on the [[South Island (New Zealand)|South Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. ==Understand== {{see also| Tramping in New Zealand}} The Routeburn Track follows ancient Māori trails once used to traverse the Southern Alps. Today, it serves as a spectacular link between Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. The trail ascends from an elevation of 200 m to its highest point at the Harris Saddle, which sits at 1255 m. The track can be walked in either direction, beginning at the Routeburn Shelter (near Glenorchy) or The Divide (near Te Anau). While the hiking distance is modest, the two trailheads are roughly 350 km apart by road, as vehicles must skirt the massive mountain range the track crosses. As one of New Zealand's premier Great Walks, the track features ranger-staffed huts during the peak summer season (late October to late April). These facilities must be booked in advance through the Department of Conservation (DOC) at a cost of approximately $65 per night. While the Routeburn does not sell out as instantaneously as the Milford Track, it is highly recommended to book as soon as your dates are confirmed, as peak-season spots are often claimed months in advance. ==Prepare== [[File:RouteburnFallsHut.jpg|thumb|Routeburn Falls Hut]] The Routeburn Track requires thorough advance planning and a backpack-only approach. Due to the rugged alpine terrain, the trail is not suitable for carts, strollers, or wheelchairs. You must pack high-quality wet-weather gear and warm layers, as heavy rain is frequent near Milford Sound. Always carry a dry change of clothes, as your hiking gear will likely get wet during the day. For evening comfort, bring insect repellent for the sandflies and a book or game for entertainment. ===Eat=== You must carry all your own food, as there are no shops or restaurants on the route. Focus on high-energy, lightweight meals and always include an extra day of emergency rations. During the peak season, huts provide gas cookers, but you must bring your own pots and utensils. In the off-season, you must carry your own portable stove and fuel. ===Drink=== Water is available at huts from tanks or nearby rivers, but it is recommended that you use your own treatment or filtration method. Use a bottle or hydration bladder that is easily accessible to ensure you stay hydrated during the strenuous climbs. ===Sleep=== Huts provide mattresses, but you must carry your own sleeping bag and gear, as no linens or heating are provided in the bunkrooms. Since quarters are shared, earplugs are recommended. There are no showers; bring a small, absorbent towel for washing. Use the provided toilets along the track whenever possible; otherwise, bury waste far from water sources and the trail. ===Climate=== The weather is highly unpredictable, with rain occurring 9 to 18 days per month. While summer highs can reach 29°C, overnight temperatures frequently drop below freezing even in peak months. Be prepared for rapid changes in conditions at any time of year. ==Get in== [[File:MackenzieHut.jpg|thumb|Mackenzie Hut]] Walkers can depart from [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] to enter the track via the Routeburn Shelter, or from [[Te Anau]] to enter via The Divide. Because the two trailheads are 350 km apart by road, transport must be arranged in advance. ===Shuttles and Buses=== During the Great Walks peak season (late October to early May), several operators provide daily scheduled transport to both ends of the track. * {{listing | type = go | name = Info & Track | lat = -45.03140200410981 | alt = Info & Snow | long = 168.65940270205954 | url = https://www.infotrack.co.nz/ | email = adventure@infotrack.co.nz | address = 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown | phone = +64 3 442 9708 | tollfree = 0800 46 22 48 | checkin = 7:30AM–6:00PM (Summer) | content = Provides daily bus services from Queenstown to the Routeburn Shelter and return transport from The Divide. They also offer equipment rental and luggage storage. | lastedit = 2026-01-08 }} * {{listing | type = go | name = Tracknet | lat = -45.42662444701208 | long = 167.71790135202718 | url = https://www.tracknet.net/ | email = res@tracknet.net | address = 77 Manapouri-Te Anau Highway, Te Anau | phone = +64 3 249 7777 | tollfree = 0800 487 225 | content = Specializes in connections between Te Anau, the Divide, and Queenstown. They offer flexible "Track Packages" that allow walkers to start at one end and be picked up at the other. | lastedit = 2026-01-08 }} ===Car Relocation=== Car relocation is a popular time-saving option. A driver moves your vehicle from your starting trailhead to the finishing point while you hike, ensuring your car (and a change of clothes) is waiting for you at the end. * {{listing | name = Easyhike | url = https://www.easyhike.co.nz/ | email = info@easyhike.co.nz | phone = +64 21 445 341 | tollfree = 0800 327 944 | content = Provides professional car relocation services for the Routeburn, Milford, and Kepler tracks. They use a secure lockbox system for key transfers and can also provide food packages and gear hire. }} * {{listing | name=Trackhopper | url=https://www.trackhopper.co.nz/ | phone =+64 21 187 7732 | content=A dedicated car relocation service specializing in the Routeburn and Greenstone/Caples tracks. Their service includes a detailed relocation plan and insurance coverage for the driver. }} ==Walk== {{mapshape|wikidata=Q2170592|type=geoline|title=Routeburn Track|stroke-width=3|stroke= #000000}} {{mapframe|-44.7475|168.170337|zoom=11}} {{RouteSection|name=Routeburn Shelter - Routeburn Flats Hut|length=6.5 km|duration=2-3 hr}} The track begins at the {{marker|type=go|name=Routeburn Shelter|lat=-44.718018|long=168.274247}} with a gentle climb along the true left bank of the Routeburn River, crossing it several times on wooden bridges. The well-graded path passes Sugarloaf Stream and the Bridal Veil waterfall before a steeper climb above the gorge leads to Forge Flats, the site of an old blacksmith camp. From there the forest opens up and the wide, grassy river flats come into view — a good spot to rest and take in the surrounding mountains before reaching {{marker|type=sleep|name=Routeburn Flats Hut|lat=-44.725466|long=168.214794}}. {{RouteSection|name=North Branch|duration=4-5 hr return|role=detour}} An advanced off-track route for experienced trampers only. The North Branch leads into the upper Routeburn Valley and also links toward Lake Sylvan and the Sylvan campsite. Consult DOC rangers before attempting this route. {{RouteSection|name=Routeburn Flats Hut - Routeburn Falls Hut|length=2.3 km|duration=1 hr}} A short but steep climb from Routeburn Flats Hut rewards walkers with one of the track's finest viewpoints. Above the treeline, the Route Burn snakes through a tussock-covered bowl, with sweeping views back down the Routeburn Valley toward the Humboldt Mountains. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Routeburn Falls Hut|lat=-44.725819|long=168.198392}} sits right at the bush edge, and the cascading Routeburn Falls nearby are worth exploring in the evening after you arrive. {{RouteSection|name=Routeburn Falls Hut - Mackenzie Hut|length=11.3 km|duration=4-6 hr}} [[Image:Routeburn track emergency shelters.jpg|thumb|Routeburn track emergency shelters]] This is the most spectacular and demanding section of the track. Past the falls hut, the route narrows and becomes more technical as it sidles around Lake Harris beneath bluffs, with views up toward "the valley of trolls" and Lake Wilson at the head of the Routeburn. The track reaches the {{marker|type=see|name=Harris Saddle|lat=-44.738|long=168.175}} emergency shelter at 1,255 m — the highest point on the walk and the boundary between the two national parks. From here the track descends and traverses the exposed Hollyford Face, with wide-open views across the Darran Mountains and an impressive display of alpine plants. The descent to {{marker|type=sleep|name=Mackenzie Hut|lat=-44.767611|long=168.173198}} involves a steep series of zigzags. Note that this section can flood after heavy rain, so expect wet feet in poor weather. {{RouteSection|name=Detour to Conical Hill|duration=1-2 hr return}} A steep side track climbs from behind the Harris Saddle shelter to {{marker|type=see|name=Conical Hill|lat=-44.721734|long=168.169096}}. A lookout two-thirds of the way up already offers excellent views, but continuing to the summit gives a full panorama across Fiordland all the way to the Tasman Sea. Most walkers leave their packs inside the emergency shelter while doing this detour. {{RouteSection|name=Mackenzie Hut - Howden Hut|length=8.3 km|duration=3-4 hr}} From Lake Mackenzie, the track crosses a small flat and climbs to the treeline, then gradually descends past the "Orchard" — an open grassy area dotted with ribbonwood trees — and continues to Earland Falls, which plunge 174 m. The trail passes close enough to walk at the base of the falls, though you will get wet; a safer alternative track further from the falls is clearly marked if water levels are high. The terrain becomes rocky after the falls, so watch your footing. The section ends at {{marker|type=sleep|name=Howden Hut|lat=-44.815632|long=168.135036}}, set in beech forest. {{RouteSection|name=Howden Hut - The Divide|length=3.4 km|duration=1 hr}} A short climb through the forest brings you to a fork. Turning right leads directly to {{marker|type=go|name=The Divide|lat=-44.824875|long=168.117152}} car park and the end of the track. Turning left takes you on the optional Key Summit side trip, a boardwalk nature trail through alpine wetlands, past tarns and bogs, with expansive views over the Fiordland mountains. Key Summit adds roughly an hour to the day and is well worth it in clear weather. == Stay safe == Ensure you follow the precautions outlined on the Department of Conservation brochures and any other information provided to you. The track traverses approximately 10km of exposed alpine which can be dangerous. Kea (mountain parrots) are common in alpine areas like the Kepler Track and Harris Saddle. While spectacular to watch, these birds are highly intelligent, cooperative, and destructive. They can quickly shred backpacks, boots, or clothing with their powerful beaks, often using group tactics to distract hikers while others raid gear. To protect your equipment, never leave gear unattended or outside overnight. If taking a side trip, store your pack inside a designated emergency shelter. Finally, please do not feed the kea; they are a threatened species, and human food is harmful to them. ==Go next== Other [[New Zealand Great Walks|Great Walks]]: * [[Milford Track]] * [[Kepler Track]] * [[Heaphy Track]] * [[Rakiura Track]] on [[Stewart Island]] Nearby places: * [[Te Anau]] * [[Queenstown (New Zealand)|Queenstown]] * [[Milford Sound]] * [[Glenorchy]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{geo|-44.726954|168.170337}} {{PartOfItinerary|Oceania itineraries}} 66yu65gdmy352o4i3impiqleqgxis66 0 31078 5289290 5248553 2026-06-08T01:11:37Z ~2026-33871-85 2419883 /* Chinese */ Updated listing for Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant - remove outdated price range 5289290 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Sanfrancisco chinatown claystreet banner.jpg|pgname=Chinatown and North Beach|caption=Clay Street sign in Chinatown|star=yes}} '''Chinatown-North Beach''' in [[San Francisco]] combines two adjoining neighborhoods that are culturally, politically, and aesthetically distinct, while geographically blending into each other. Chinatown is the oldest and largest Chinese community outside of Asia, dating back to the first Chinese immigrants to California during the Gold Rush. More than just a tourist destination, it is a functioning, living, and breathing Chinese community that can offer intriguing cultural experiences even to the most jaded old China hand. Its tiny and crowded streets bustle with activity and energy. North Beach, on the other hand, is much more laid back. Sadly, this is because in the contemporary era, the original immigrant community that founded the district in its modern form has had much less intergenerational staying power than the Chinese community just south of Broadway. This "Little Italy," with its cafes and alfresco dining, has a real European charm and flavor reminiscent of the romance of Europe and Italy. == Understand == [[Image:Chinatown2 SF.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Chinatown's Grant Avenue]]In general, North Beach is north of Broadway and/or north of the diagonal Columbus street. The border between North Beach and the rest of the Embarcadero is somewhat debatable, and the question of whether or not Coit Tower is in North Beach is entirely unclear. North Beach's western border is also up for debate, where as elevation increases, the residential districts to the west are less and less quintessentially North Beach. Traditionally, Chinatown was considered to be bordered by Broadway to the North, Kearny to the east, Powell to the west, and Bush to the south, where the famous Dragon Gate stands at Bush and Grant. In the present era, the borders are increasingly blurry, as Chinatown and businesses catering to Chinese tastes or providing Chinese products are frankly more successful than the Italian businesses of North Beach. Chinatown has definitely begun to expand east of Kearny, and is increasingly expanding north of Broadway as well. The area runs from roughly Bay Street to the north, Powell Street south of Filbert Street and Columbus Avenue north of Filbert on the west, the Embarcadero on the east, and Washington Street on the south with an extension to Bush Street between Kearny and Powell Streets to encompass the rest of Chinatown. ===Chinatown=== With pagoda-tiled roofs, Cantonese conversations, busy live-produce markets, mahjong players, and little old Chinese ladies confidently spitting on the pavement &mdash; '''[http://www.sanfranciscochinatown.com Chinatown]''' is a unique part of San Francisco. Established in 1850, in the area around Portsmouth Plaza, San Francisco's Chinatown is reputed to be the oldest and one of the largest and most famous of all Chinatowns outside of Asia. Many of the Chinese who settled here were merchants or immigrant workers, working on either the transcontinental railroad or as mine workers during the Gold Rush. Today, it is home for more than 100,000 Chinese and Chinese-Americans, many of whom are low-income, elderly, and foreign born, living in dense tenements. It is also a cultural link for the hundreds of thousands of Chinese and Chinese-Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area. Chinatown holds a prominent position in the history of Chinese and Chinese-Americans in the United States, from the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to the present day. The residual "bachelor" society one finds in San Francisco's Chinatown today cannot be understood without some knowledge of these hostile decades. The tourist section of Chinatown is mainly along Grant Avenue, from Bush to Broadway. Grant Avenue was made famous by Rodgers and Hammerstein's ''Flower Drum Song''. The Chinatown market area is mainly along Stockton Street, one block above (west of) Grant Avenue, and the east-west streets crossing Stockton. Other San Francisco concentrations of Chinese shops and restaurants are located in the [[San Francisco/The Avenues|Inner Richmond District]], mainly along Clement Street, and the [[San Francisco/The Avenues|Outer Sunset District]], mainly along Irving Street. However, they developed later, as the Chinese population of San Francisco was legally prevented from moving outside of Chinatown until the mid-20th century, with the first Chinese communities on the west side establishing themselves only in the late 1950s. ===North Beach=== Forming part of the old Barbary Coast (an extinct neighborhood infamous for its crime, prostitution, and general unruliness), and popular with both locals and tourists alike, '''North Beach''' remains one of the most popular and beloved neighborhoods in San Francisco. Nestled between Chinatown to the south and [[San Francisco/Fisherman's Wharf|Fisherman's Wharf]] to the north, North Beach is the Italian part of town and is known by the moniker "'''Little Italy'''." Telegraph poles, painted in the colors of the Italian flag (green, white, and red), delineate the boundaries between these two neighbors. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city and is rich in both history and culture. The neighborhood derived its name as the bay shoreline originally reached as far as Taylor and Francisco streets, and the area was indeed a real beach until the city subsequently filled it in. The portion of Grant Avenue that runs straight through North Beach is the oldest street in San Francisco. Authentic old-world Italian cafes, restaurants, delicatessens and bakeries line the steep streets. North Beach was also the West Coast's capital for the '''Beatnik''' movement in the 1950s &mdash; you can still see many of the places where Jack Kerouac and the "Dharma Bums" hung out and wrote their dark poetry. Other literati celebrities that hung out there were; Alan Ginsberg, Neal Cassidy (Dean Moriarity in Kerouac's ''On The Road''), and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Alan Ginsberg wrote his most famous poem 'Howl' while living at 1010 Montgomery Street. Today, the neighborhood is also very well known for its happening nightlife scene. Nightclubs and bars abound &mdash; particularly at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Grant Avenue. At its base, Broadway is a mini red-light district, made famous in the 1960s by Carol Doda with her ''"twin 44s."'' The area is still full of adult bookstores and strip clubs; despite this, strangely, like everything in San Francisco, it retains a certain charm. Washington Square (another old Beat hangout), in front of the Saints Peter and Paul Church, is a very popular hangout with locals, and a great place to relax. North Beach has also some famous residents past and present, like baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and movie director Francis Ford Coppola. ==Get in== {{mapframe|37.7984|-122.4066|zoom=15|height=550|width=500}} {{Mapmask|37.7901,-122.4089|37.8009,-122.4110|37.8051,-122.4171|37.8066,-122.4061|37.8061,-122.4048|37.8040,-122.4021|37.7967,-122.3955|37.7963,-122.3970|37.7953,-122.4050|37.7908,-122.4041|37.7901,-122.4089}} {{mapshapes|Q278074}} === By rail === '''[http://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit MUNI]'s T-Third''' rail line terminates at the Chinatown-Rose Pak station, located (as the name suggests) in Chinatown on the southeast corner of Stockton and Washington Streets. The T-Third connects to '''BART''' rail at the '''Powell Street''' station, where a rather long concourse connects to the T-Third's Union Square/Market Street station, and to '''Caltrain''' at the '''4th and King''' station.{{infobox|Printable Maps|[[:File:Sanfrancisco chinatownnorthbeach map.PNG|Map of Chinatown-North Beach]]}} ===By car=== Driving into the area is not recommended, but if you must, the closest parking garage to Chinatown is underneath Portsmouth Plaza, on Kearny Street (which is a one-way street north) between Clay and Washington. Other Chinatown garages are the Golden Gateway at 250 Clay Street, North Beach at 755 Vallejo Street, and St. Mary's Square at 433 Kearny Street. All garages are open 24 hours a day, except for Golden Gateway. There are also a few small parking garages scattered throughout North Beach, including Imperial Parking at 425 Broadway Street. Driving to the base of Coit Tower is definitely not recommended, as there is a very limited amount of parking at the top of the hill. ===By cable car=== Each of the three Cable Car lines pass through Chinatown. If you exit BART or the MUNI Metro at the Powell St. Station you can catch the Powell-Mason or the Powell-Hyde cable car line at Powell and Market. Both routes will take you into Chinatown, but the Powell-Mason line is a better bet for getting to North Beach as the Powell-Hyde line turns west at Jackson and proceeds into [[San Francisco/Nob Hill-Russian Hill|Russian Hill]]. To reach Chinatown's famous Grant Avenue via the cable car, exit BART or the MUNI Metro at the Embarcadero Station and catch the California cable car line at California and Market. ===By bus=== Of course, if you'd rather avoid the long lines and crowded trip that a cable car ride entails, there are several good '''[http://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit MUNI]''' bus lines that serve the area. To get to Chinatown from the BART/MUNI Metro, exit at the Montgomery Street Station, walk one block up Post Street, and catch the '''30-Stockton''' or '''45-Union''' bus line on Kearny near Post. The 30 or 45 bus will turn left onto Sutter and then right onto Stockton; after passing through the Stockton Tunnel, the bus will stop twice in Chinatown, on Stockton near Clay and on Stockton near Pacific. To get to North Beach from Market Street, the '''10-Townsend''', '''12-Folsom/Pacific''', 30, or 45 lines will do nicely. From the east, the '''1-California''' line passes through Chinatown. The '''39-Coit''' goes from Fisherman's Wharf up to the Coit Tower, but can be obstructed by traffic that clogs the parking lot there, but there are plans to change this. ===On foot=== Chinatown is also an easy walk from [[San Francisco/Union Square-Financial District|Union Square]] (walk north on Stockton through the tunnel or north on Grant through the Chinatown Gate at Grant and Bush). Similarly, North Beach can be easily accessed by walking northbound from Market Street, straight through the [[San Francisco/Union Square-Financial District|Financial District]]. Both neighborhoods can also be easily reached from Market Street by simply walking northbound on Grant Avenue. To get to the area from [[San Francisco/Fisherman's Wharf|Fisherman's Wharf]], walk southbound straight down Columbus Avenue. ==Get around== There can be little doubt that once you have arrived in the Chinatown-North Beach area, by far the best way to get around is on foot. Due to the busy and cluttered nature of both neighborhoods, and also because of the lack of parking options, driving around is certainly not recommended &mdash; especially in Chinatown. Buses can also be a help, particularly when you are going in a north-south direction (or vice versa). [http://www.sfpedicabs.com/ Pedicabs] also operate a route along the Embarcadero and through Chinatown and then North Beach. Stop one of them if they're empty and negotiate a price. For a bit extra many of them do walking tours of Chinatown. There are many more parks, public seating, and cafes with curbside tables in North Beach, so why not see Chinatown first. That way, by the time you'd made it through its bustling streets you'll be ready for a coffee and a sit down in North Beach. ==See== ''The listings in this article are geographically organized in roughly a south-to-north direction; meaning that they start with Chinatown first &mdash; then North Beach.'' * {{see | name=Stockton Street Produce Markets | url= | email= | address=Stockton St | lat=NA | long=NA | directions=runs parallel to Grant Ave, one block west &mdash; between Sacramento St and Vallejo St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The fruit, vegetable, and live produce markets on Stockton Street are a must for any adventurous traveler. The greatest concentration of Chinese shops and Chinese shoppers can be found in the three blocks from Washington to Broadway. They are notoriously busy, and not for the faint of heart as locals deftly paw over each and every piece of fruit... you have to be quick! Tangerines are important during Chinese New Year. You may need a gut check as well in the live produce markets &mdash; there are all kinds of live fauna flapping about from frogs and turtles to chickens and ducks. The best time to explore Stockton Street is on weekdays; weekends are even more crowded, when Chinese families that have moved to the suburbs return for shopping on Stockton Street. To avoid the crowds, explore the area in the morning or late afternoon. Many of the shops close around 6PM, but the eateries will remain open into the evening hours. }} [[Image:citylights.jpg|thumb|300px|right|City Lights Bookstore, with Jack Kerouac Alley and Vesuvio's Bar to the left]] * {{see | name=Chinatown Alleys | url= | email= | address= | lat=NA | long=NA | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Though Grant Avenue has a lot to offer, it is quite touristy; thus, it is '''essential''' that you examine the more authentic areas in the alleys, such as Waverly Place, Pagoda Place, Spofford Lane, and Ross Alley, between Grant and Stockton. Ross Alley is the oldest alley in the city and many movies have had scenes shot here including ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom''. These alleys have a real old-world feel and you will hear Cantonese conversations and the clicking sound of mahjong tiles being shuffled. }} * {{see | name=Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory | alt= | url= | email= | address=56 Ross Alley | lat=37.7957 | long=-122.4073 | directions=between Jackson St, Washington St, Stockton St and Grant Ave | phone=+1-415-781-3956 | tollfree= | hours=7AM-8:30PM daily | price=Free entry, $10 for a huge bag of cookies | wikipedia=Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company | wikidata=Q5579450 | content=Opened in 1962, this tiny factory produces more than 20,000 fortune cookies a day. The factory is in a small alley and it is tiny with only 3 people making fortune cookies. Tourists are welcome to walk in off the street &mdash; you get a flat (un-bended) fortune cookie sample but photos cost 50 cents and the moment you walk in they are asking you in their broken English what cookies you want to buy. It is a must see though! }} [[File:SF Filbert St North Beach CA.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Looking west down Filbert Street, with Sts. Peter and Paul on the right]] *{{see | name=City Lights Bookstore | alt= | url=http://www.citylights.com | email= | address=261 Columbus Ave | lat=37.797628 | long=-122.406575 | directions=at Broadway St | phone=+1-415-362-8193 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-362-4921 | hours=10AM-midnight daily | price= | wikipedia=City Lights Bookstore | image=City Lights outside.jpg | wikidata=Q2394278 | content=Co-founded by Beat poet Lawrence Ferlenghetti, City Lights was one of the centers of the Beat community in the 1950s. It's iconic and has become synonymous with the literati Beat movement. Oh, don't forget to check out the books: they have a huge collection of Beat prose and poetry. Why not buy a copy of ''On the Road'' while you're there &mdash; you won't find a better place to get it! }} * {{see | name=Jack Kerouac Alley | alt= | url= | email= | address=Jack Kerouac Alley | lat=37.7975 | long=-122.407 | directions=at Columbus Ave and Broadway St | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jack Kerouac Alley | image=Jack Kerouac Alley street sign.jpg | wikidata=Q3805604 | content=This tiny paved pedestrian alley was named after the famous Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac who used to hang out in the alley a lot. It was intended to form a literary (and actual) connection between the communities of Chinatown and North Beach. There are plaques embedded into the street which are engraved with Chinese and Western poems from Kerouac, Confucius and John Steinbeck among others. The alley continues across Columbus to become William Saroyan Alley, named after another famous writer who lived in the city, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and an Academy Award. }} * {{see | name=Telegraph Hill | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Telegraph Hill, San Francisco | wikidata=Q1283754 | content=Telegraph Hill earned its name in the days of the Gold Rush when it was used as a signaling post to relay messages about incoming ships to the bay. Coit Tower was erected at its peak in 1933 and rewards a weary traveler with some wonderful views over the city. Over time a quiet residential neighborhood built up along the hillside, and their magnificent flowing gardens have always been something to admire on your way up or down. Other neighbors include a colony of colorful feral parrots, predominantly red-masked parakeets, which grew up as descendants of escaped domesticated pets. One can drive to the top, but it's better to take one of the narrow steps leading up and down the sides of the hill (including the Greenwich and Filbert Steps), as they offer better views over the Bay. }} {{infobox|The Lonely Meter|Similar to paved streets, the Filbert Steps have fire hydrants, road signs, and a solitary parking meter. The parking meter, numbered 568 47610, is hidden on a landing off the stairs. 568 47610 is notable for several reasons. Foremost, 568 47610 does not serve any apparent parking space; instead it tends a remote bench with which it shares a wooden platform. Together the platform, bench and meter offer visitors a welcome rest from the steps with a view of North Beach and the bay. The parking meter also boasts a small Buddha, which is glued to its top. 568 47610 is not a functioning unit: inserting quarters will not buy you any time.}} :* {{see | name=Filbert Steps | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.8019 | long=-122.4050 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Filbert Steps are the part of Filbert Street that runs between Battery Street and Telegraph Hill Boulevard in North Beach. The steps end next to Coit Tower, and offer a scenic &mdash; though somewhat strenuous &mdash; route for visitors of the tower. In fact, following the steps is at times faster than driving to Coit Tower due to the high demand for relatively few parking spots near the site. Visitors of the steps will see public gardens, stylish homes and views of North Beach and the bay; if a path is not gated or specifically signed with "No Trespassing," then it is most likely public. Also, it pays to be adventurous: some of the best gardens and views are off the stairs. Finally, there is more than one way up and down; if you make a round trip you should find a new route for the return leg. Just avoid private property. }} ===Museums and galleries=== * {{see | name=Chinese Culture Center | alt= | url=https://www.cccsf.us/ | email=info@c-c-c.org | address=750 Kearny St, 3rd floor | lat=37.7951 | long=-122.4046 | directions=From Portsmouth Sq: just walk across the footbridge that crosses Kearny St to the Hilton Hotel | phone=+1-415-986-1822 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-986-2825 | hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Chinese Culture Center | wikidata=Q5100433 | lastedit=2022-12-24 | content=The center was established in order to promote understanding of Chinese and Chinese American history, art, and culture in the US. They have a small gallery with changing Chinese art exhibitions. }} * {{see | name=Chinese Historical Society of America Museum | alt= | url=http://www.chsa.org/ | email=info@chsa.org | address=965 Clay St | lat=37.7938 | long=-122.4088 | directions=between Stockton St and Powell St | phone=+1-415-391-1188 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-391-1150 | hours=M–Tu closed, W – Su 11AM-4PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Chinese Historical Society of America | wikidata=Q5100486 | lastedit=2022-12-24 | content=This is well worth a visit, with exhibits on the history and experience of Chinese immigrants to San Francisco over the past 150 years. }} * {{see | name=Stylers Art Gallery | alt=時代畫廊 | url=https://stylersart.business.site/ | email=info@stylersart.com | address=661 Jackson St | lat=37.795914 | long=-122.406093 | directions=between Kearny St and Grant Ave | phone=+1-415-520-5694 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 11AM-5PM; Sa-Su 10:30AM-5:30PM | price=Free | content=Enjoy authentic Chinese artwork at this gallery. It has the biggest showroom (at basement level) for Chinese painting and calligraphy in China Town. They also offer classes in calligraphy for those who want to take their appreciation a step further. }} * {{see | name=Beat Museum | alt= | url=http://www.thebeatmuseum.org/ | email= | address=540 Broadway St | lat=37.7981 | long=-122.4062 | directions=at Columbus Ave | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-537-6822 | fax= | hours=10AM-7PM daily | price=$8 adults, $5 students/seniors | lastedit=2015-04-05 | content=Features quite an extensive collection of exhibits, books and manuscripts that focus on Jack Kerouac and the literary Beat Generation. Plenty of books and T-Shirts for sale here as well. }} * {{see | name=North Beach Museum | url= | email= | address=1435 Stockton St | lat=37.7991 | long=-122.4091 | directions=on the second floor of the Eureka Bank building, between Green St and Vallejo St | phone=+1-415-391-6210 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 9AM-4PM, F 9AM-6PM | price=Free | content=Photographs, pictures and artifacts that shed light on the rich history of North Beach. }} ===Temples and churches=== [[Image:OldSaintMarysCathedralSF.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Old Saint Mary's Cathedral]] * {{see | name=Old St. Mary's Church | alt= | url=http://www.oldsaintmarys.org/ | email= | address=660 California St | lat=37.7926 | long=-122.406 | directions=at Grant Ave | phone=+1-415-288-3800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-7PM, Su 8AM-3PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Old Saint Mary's Cathedral | image=OldSaintMarysCathedralSF.jpg | wikidata=Q7084891 | content=This is a Chinatown landmark. A beautiful brick building, it is the oldest Roman Catholic church in San Francisco. }} * {{see | name=Tin How Temple | alt=天后古廟 | url= | email= | address=125 Waverly Pl, 4th floor | lat=37.7945 | long=-122.4071 | directions=between Washington St, Clay St, Stockton St, and Grant Ave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-4PM daily | price=Free (Donations accepted) | wikipedia=Tin How Temple (San Francisco, California) | wikidata=Q2135574 | content=This tiny temple is the oldest Taoist temple in the country. It is dedicated to Matsu, the Taoist goddess of the Sea. Hundreds of gold and red colored lanterns adorn the ceilings, whose relative size depends on the size of the donation made. The lanterns are inscribed with the name of the donor, in the hope that it will bring them a long and fulfilling life. }} * {{see | name=Norras Temple | url= | email= | address=109 Waverly Pl | lat=37.7944 | long=-122.4070 | directions=between Washington St, Clay St, Stockton St, and Grant Ave | phone=+1-415-362-1993 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-4PM daily | price=Free | content=This is the oldest Buddhist temple in the city and was named after the Norras Buddhist Temple in Tibet. It has an impressive gilded-wood altar that was imported from China. }} * {{see | name=Ma-Tsu Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=30 Beckett St | lat=37.7967 | long=-122.4063 | directions=between Pacific Ave, Jackson St, Kearny St and Grant Ave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free, a small donation will get you a good luck charm to wear around your neck | wikipedia=Ma-Tsu Temple (San Francisco, California) | wikidata=Q18351171 | content=Dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the Sea, but has only been around since 1986. }} * {{see | name=First Chinese Baptist Church | url=http://www.fcbc-sf.org/ | email=office@fcbc-sf.org | address=15 Waverly Pl | lat=37.7935 | long=-122.4068 | directions=at Sacramento St, between Stockton St and Grant Ave | phone=+1-415-362-4139 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-362-7644 | hours= | price=Free | content=Established in the year 1880 as one of the oldest churches in the city, it is worth a visit. It was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, but rebuilt with the help of American Baptists across the US. It is known as a bilingual and bi-cultural church and its ministry has historically reached out to immigrants and newcomers. }} * {{see | name=Buddhas Universal Church | url=http://www.bucsf.com/ | email=bucsf@sbcglobal.net | address=720 Washington St | lat=37.7954 | long=-122.4054 | directions=between Kearny St and Grant Ave | phone=+1-415-982-6116 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-421-3325 | hours= | price=Free | content=At five stories tall, this is the largest Buddhist church in the US and is home to the largest Buddhist congregation in San Francisco. The altar was shaped to represent the ship of the Dharma (teachings of the Buddha) and its teak-paneled walls are supposed to be the sails of the ship. }} * {{see | name=Kong Chow Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address=855 Stockton St | lat=37.7938 | long=-122.408 | directions=between Clay St and Sacramento St | phone=+1-415-788-1339 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free &mdash; donations accepted | wikipedia=Kong Chow Temple | image=Kong Chow Temple.jpg | wikidata=Q6429111 | content=Founded in 1857, this is a Taoist temple in honor of the God of honesty and trust &mdash; the deity, Kuan Ti. It has many colorful altars, where color is used as metaphor &mdash; green for longevity, red warns off evil spirits, and gold projects majesty. }} * {{see | name=St. Francis of Assisi Church | url=http://www.shrinesf.org/ | email=ShrineSF@flash.net | address=610 Vallejo St | lat=37.7990 | long=-122.4077 | directions=at Columbus Ave | phone=+1-415-983-0405 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-983-0407 | hours=11AM-5PM daily | price=Free | content=Established during the days of the Gold Rush, this church does not host an active parish, however it still functions as a national shrine and tribute to St. Francis of Assisi. It also has a gift shop where you can purchase crosses, frescoes, rosaries, holy cards, as well as many other trinkets. }} * {{see | name=Sts. Peter and Paul Church | alt= | url=http://salesiansspp.org/ | email= | address=666 Filbert St | lat=37.801667 | long=-122.410278 | directions=overlooking Washington Square | phone=+1-415-421-0809 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-421-1831 | hours=Su Services: 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:15AM, 11:30AM, 12:45AM, 5:30PM M-F Services: 7AM, 8AM, 9AM, 12:15PM | price=Free | wikipedia=Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco | image=Saints Peter and Paul Church.JPG | wikidata=Q251522 | content=A white statuesque, neo-Gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral situated directly in front of Washington Square. After Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe wed at City Hall in 1954, they were famously photographed afterwards at this church. }} ===Architecture=== Much of the architecture in Chinatown and North Beach was destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and subsequent fire. However, there are still some structures that are worth seeing including the Saints Peter and Paul Church and Old Saint Mary's Church, listed under [[San Francisco/Chinatown-North Beach#Temples and Churches|Temples and Churches above]]. Chinatown is a mix of Edwardian and Chinoiserie architecture that was built after the fire and has many decorative buildings. It may not be authentic Chinese architecture, but it retains a certain charm, and more of one when you realize that it was an intentional strategy on the part of the Chinatown community to project power within the city by marketing their distinctive culture. Throughout Chinatown the traditional grid system of American cities is permeated by numerous alleys. Other architectural points of interest include: [[File:SanFrancisco DownTown.jpg|thumb|250px|right|On the right, the copper-green Sentinel Building, with the Transamerica pyramid in the left background]] * {{see | name=Chinatown Gate | url= | email= | address=Grant Ave | lat=37.7907 | long=-122.4056 | directions=Grant Ave and Bush St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Erected in 1970, this ornate dragon-crested gate, marks the southern entrance to Chinatown. The Gateway is inscribed with the saying ''"All under heaven is for the good of the people,"'' by Dr. Sun Yat-sen. }} * {{see | name=Bank of Canton | url= | email= | address=743 Washington St | lat=37.7951 | long=-122.4063 | directions=between Kearny St and Grant Ave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Th 9AM-5PM, F 9AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-4PM | price= | content=Built in 1891, it was destroyed and rebuilt in 1909, originally the building housed the country's only Chinese telephone exchange. The exchange closed in 1949 and the building was subsequently restored and turned into a bank in 1960. The building is arguably the first important building in Chinatown. It is a three-tiered pagoda style building. }} * {{see | name=Sing Fat Building and Sing Chong Building | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.7925 | long=-122.4059 | directions=at the corner of California St and Grant Ave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Two great examples of multi-tiered pagoda buildings on opposite sides of the intersection. The Sing Chong Building was one of the first buildings rebuilt after the fire, and today it is one of the most photographed buildings in the city. }} * {{see | name=Bank of America | url= | email= | address=701 Grant Ave | lat=37.7935 | long=-122.4063 | directions=at Sacramento St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 9AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-2PM | price= | content=Pagoda style building with a three tiered roof and decorated with ornate gold dragons and medallions on the outside. }} * {{see | name=Engine No. 1 &mdash; Firehouse | url= | email= | address=451 Pacific Ave | lat=37.7972 | long=-122.4029 | directions=between Montgomery St and Samaome St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the original Fire Houses in the city, it used horse-drawn equipment and was built in 1868. It was ironically destroyed by the 1906 fire and was rebuilt in 1909 by architect Newton J. Tharp as a two-story building with large arched entrance. The new architecture was heavily influenced by the "City Beautiful" movement. }} * {{see | name=Columbus Tower/Sentinel Building | alt= | url= | email= | address=916 Kearny St | lat=37.7964 | long=-122.405 | directions=at Columbus Ave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Columbus Tower (San Francisco) | image=Columbus Tower, San Francisco.JPG | wikidata=Q5150141 | content=This flatiron (wedge shaped) copper-green building is an unmistakable San Francisco beauty. The "Grateful Dead" once recorded some of their songs there. Today it is owned by movie-director, Francis Ford Copolla. It now has a cafe on its ground floor, where you can grab a coffee whilst admiring its impressive setting, at the foot of North Beach. }} [[File:Coit tower.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill]] * {{see | name=Coit Tower | alt= | url=http://sfrecpark.org/destination/telegraph-hill-pioneer-park/coit-tower/ | email=mzakheim@earthlink.net | address=1 Telegraph Hill Blvd | lat=37.8025 | long=-122.405833 | directions=limited parking; or take #39 Muni bus from Washington Square | phone=+1-415-249-0995 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=May–Oct: 10AM-6PM daily; Nov–Apr: 10AM-5PM daily | price=$8 for elevator to top floor ($5 seniors/teens, $2 children 5-11, children under 5 free); the rest is free | wikipedia=Coit Tower | image=Coittower1.jpg | wikidata=Q1107297 | lastedit=2015-04-05 | content=Visible from much of San Francisco and the Bay Area, Coit Tower stands atop Telegraph Hill and gives an excellent view of the bay and the rest of the city. The tower was built by the Federal Works Projects Administration in 1933 with money bequeathed by eccentric San Franciscan Lillie Coit. Coit was said to have chased after firefighters as a young girl, and as an older woman sponsored her favorite fire company. A fan of the volunteer city firefighters, and local legend has it that the shape of the tower is supposed to simulate the end of a fire hose &mdash; although the architects denied this claim. The first and second floors house beautiful examples of New Deal-era idealist murals, and the top floor (reached by elevator) has featured paintings or other art. Artists put in their own signatures and messages in the murals, which interpretive plaques point out. }} ===Parks, monuments, and public art=== * {{see | name=Portsmouth Square | alt=花園角廣場 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.7947 | long=-122.405 | directions=bordered by Kearny St, Washington St, Clay St, and Walter Lum Pl | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Portsmouth Square | image=SanFrancisco1851a.jpg | wikidata=Q2376672 | content=This is the largest area of open space in Chinatown. It is known as the "Heart of Chinatown" because the neighborhood began along one of its sides and extended from there to become what is known as Chinatown today. The square bristles with activity, and here you find local residents playing cards or Chinese chess, and practicing Tai Chi. The square contains several memorials, statues, and plaques &mdash; including a bronze replica of the Goddess of Democracy statue and a marker commemorating Robert Louis Stevenson. }} * {{see | name=St. Mary's Park | alt=聖瑪利公園 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.7920 | long=-122.4052 | directions=south side of California St, opposite Old St. Mary's Church | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-10PM | price= | content=This park boasts an Art Deco statue of Sun Yat-Sen, created by sculptor Benny Bufano in the 1930s. It also has a plaque commemorating those soldiers of Chinese ancestry that died in both World Wars. }} * {{see | name=Ping Yen Mural | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.7966 | long=-122.4083 | directions=at Stockton St and Pacific Ave | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Created by Darryl Mar, this mural celebrates the history of Chinatown and what life is like there today. }} * {{see | name=Chinese Railroad Workers Mural | url= | email= | address=827 Stockton St | lat=37.7935 | long=-122.4079 | directions=on the Chinese Charity Cultural Services Center between Sacramento St and Clay St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A mural by Amy Nelder depicting the early Chinese workers who settled the area in the 1870s to work on the transcontinental railroad. Unfortunately, they were often the target of racism, ignorance, and intolerance. }} * {{see | name=Washington Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.8009 | long=-122.41 | directions=at Union St and Powell St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Washington Square (San Francisco) | image=2011-08-14 San Francisco 120 Washington Square.jpg | wikidata=Q7972206 | content=Every day at around 8AM-10AM, locals practice tai-chi, the martial art and meditation practice. Different sections of the park will host everything from jazzercise to sword-play. Sunny days will bring out locals lounging on their blankets. Art fairs are frequent, and the [http://www.oreillysoysterfestival.com/ oyster-beer fair] in March is very popular. Note the sculpture to volunteer firefighters on the Columbus Ave side. The Sts. Peter and Paul church of the Salesians borders the northern side. Joe Dimaggio and Marilyn Monroe were photographed outside of the church, but they could not be married inside because she was divorced. Monroe and Dimaggio had their reception around the corner at a place which is now called "Pena Pacha Mama" (Powell St between Union & Green). The park used to be a favorite among the Beat poets as well &mdash; Jack Kerouac used to hang out here frequently enjoying the sunshine with a bottle of port. }} * {{see | name=Juana Briones Monument | url=http://www.brioneshouse.org | email= | address= | lat=37.8012 | long=-122.4095 | directions=at Stockton St and Filbert St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=See the monument erected in honor of this humanitarian and pioneer settler of Yerba Buena (now North Beach). }} * {{see | name=Pioneer Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.8022 | long=-122.4057 | directions=atop Telegraph Hill | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pioneer Park (San Francisco) | wikidata=Q7196747 | content=This park sits atop Telegraph Hill and surrounds the base of Coit Tower. It has some excellent 360 degree vistas around the city and there are some coin operated binoculars to help you enjoy the view. }} * {{see | name=Sydney G. Walton Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.7973 | long=-122.3990 | directions=Front and Davis, Pacific and Jackson Sts | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sydney Walton Square | wikidata=Q7660214 | content=Small (one square block), well maintained park/square in the heart of the city, located right beside the Financial District. Tai Chi practitioners exercise here in the early morning hours. }} * {{see | name=Levi's Plaza Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=1160 Battery St | lat=37.8024 | long=-122.4014 | directions=at Filbert St | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Levi's Plaza | wikidata=Q6535334 | content=Located in front of the Levi Strauss headquarters, this immaculately kept little park is perhaps the perfect spot for a picnic... especially if you're exhausted after climbing over Telegraph Hill! It has a soothing fountain as its centerpiece. Having said that, ever present security guards at the park can bring you down from your mellow moments here... just don't dip your feet in the water! }} ==Do== ===Walking tours=== Walking is not only the most environmentally friendly way to see this area, it is also undoubtedly the best way, as it allows one to experience its rich ambiance and charms first hand. A knowledgeable guide can be a big help in this regard, and several companies offer different kinds of walking tours through both Chinatown and North Beach: * {{do | name=San Francisco City Guides | url=http://www.sfcityguides.org/ | email=tours@sfcityguides.org | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-415-557-4266 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | content=Take an informative and free tour of either North Beach or Chinatown from the people who know it best &mdash; the locals. }} * {{do | name=Barbary Coast Trail | url=http://www.barbarycoasttrail.org/ | email=info@barbarycoasttrail.org | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-415-454-2355 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Take a tour of San Francisco's historic Barbary Coast. A series of bronze medallions and arrows are embedded into the sidewalks and help you navigate through the Barbary Coast Trail's historic sites. You can either download a map ($8.95) or audio tour ($25) or take one of their guided tours which are available by appointment only ($22 per person with a $352 minimum). }} * {{do | name=Culinary Walking Tour of North Beach and Little Italy | url= | email= | address=Departs: 480 Columbus Ave (in front of BMO Bank) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1 888 651-9785 | fax= | hours=10AM, 2PM daily (except December 25, 26, January 1, and Easter) | price=Adult, $89; Child (14 & under), $69 &mdash; Included: Narration, Food Not Included: Gratuities | content=North Beach is famous for its food and cafe culture, so why not take a four hour guided tour of its family bakeries, sidewalk cafés and traditional Italian pastry shops. The tour includes an authentic Italian meal as well as a narration of North Beach history. }} ===Events and festivals=== * {{do | name=Chinese New Year Festivities | alt= | url=http://www.chineseparade.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Jan or Feb | price=Free | wikipedia=San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade | wikidata=Q7413973 | content=Celebrated for over 5,000 years, the San Francisco version of the Chinese New Year dates back to the Gold Rush Days. The parade is colorful, vibrant and loud, with decorative costumes, lions, deafening firecrackers, "lucky-money" envelopes, colorful banners, over 100 ornately themed floats, martial arts groups, stilt walkers, acrobats, and of course a 200 foot Golden Dragon that has a six foot-long head. }} * {{do | name=Autumn Moon Festival | url=http://www.moonfestival.org/ | email=info@moonfestival.org | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-415-982-6306 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Mid-late Sep for two days, 11AM-6PM each day | price=Free | content=Commemorating the autumn equinox, a full moon, and Chang O (an immortal Goddess that lives in the moon), this festival is an important event in the Chinese lunar calendar. It has parallels with America's Thanksgiving Day, as it encourages contemplation and giving thanks for the rich bounty of the summer harvest. The festivities include Chinese acrobats, lions, music, dance and Chinese opera among other things. }} * {{do | name=North Beach Festival | url=https://www.northbeachfestival.org/ | email= | address=Washington Square Park, 1200-1500 blocks of Grant Avenue and adjacent streets in North Beach | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1-415-989-2220 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-989-6427 | hours=Takes place in mid June | price=Free | content=A North Beach tradition that celebrates its Italian heritage. It features live music and entertainment, poetry readings, classical concerts, dancing, ArtE di Gesso (chalk art on the street), and varied arts and crafts exhibitions. }} * {{do | name=San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade | alt= | url=https://sfitalianheritage.org/ | email=info@sfitalianheritage.org | address= | lat= | long= | directions=all along Columbus Avenue | phone=+1-415-434-1492 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Starts at 12:30PM | price=Free | content=This parade, which celebrates Christopher Columbus and Italian heritage, attracts almost half a million spectators each year. The parade dates all the way back to 1869, making it the city's oldest civic event. Handmade floats run all the way from Fisherman's Wharf, and up Columbus Avenue as far as Vallejo Street, where the parade does a 180 finishing in Washington Square. }} ==Buy== Chinatown and North Beach are unique immigrant neighborhoods, and consequently there are almost no large chain stores to be found. In Chinatown, Grant Avenue is the main shopping thoroughfare for tourists. Here you will find East Asian handicrafts of all descriptions, from jade statues to second-hand kimono. It also has many souvenir stores and small market stalls that sell typical tourist knickknacks. Stockton Street runs parallel to Grant on its west, and has many fresh produce and household ware stores that are popular with locals. North Beach has predominantly small boutique stores selling mostly clothing and jewelry, arts and handicrafts, furniture and Italian wares. Here is a selection of the stores available: * {{buy | name=Chinese Bookmarks | url= | email= | address=Ross Alley | lat=37.7959 | long=-122.4074 | directions=on the left hand side of Ross Alley (when entering from Jackson Street) and near the beginning | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Hours : Vary (Sometimes he's there, sometimes he's not!) | price=$2-4 | content=Tired of the same old souvenir stores? Looking for a more authentic souvenir? Down Ross Alley you'll sometimes find an old Chinese man in a doorway, who for a few dollars, will inscribe your name in Chinese onto a handcrafted bookmark. }} * {{buy | name=China Station | url= | email= | address=456-460 Grant Ave | lat=37.7913 | long=-122.4056 | directions=between Pine St and Bush St | phone=+1-415-397-4848 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 10AM-9PM | price= | content=If you like reasonably priced souvenirs, this is the place for you. They have a very broad selection, selling everything from Chinese exercise balls to Buddha statues. }} * {{buy | name=Dragon House | alt= | url= | email=dragonhousesf@gmail.com | address=455 Grant Ave | lat=37.7913 | long=-122.4058 | directions= | phone=+1-415-421-3696 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-781-2351 | hours= | price= | content=Sells genuine antiques and fine art from China, Japan, Tibet and Mongolia. }} * {{buy | name=Peking Bazaar | url= | email= | address=826-832 Grant Ave | lat=37.7946 | long=-122.4062 | directions=between California St and Sacramento St | phone=+1-415-982-9847 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-10PM daily | price= | content=Huge sprawling store selling a wide range of discount imported goods from Asia including lanterns, candles, sarongs, silk kimono, geisha outfits and Chinese dolls. }} * {{buy | name=A. Cavalli & Co | url=http://cavallicafe.com/ | email= | address=1441 Stockton St | lat=37.79919 | long=-122.40912 | directions=between Vallejo St and Green St | phone=+1-415-421-4219 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-6:30PM | price= | content=This shop with its friendly proprietor sells everything Italian, from ornate imported espresso and pasta makers to Italian newspapers, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. }} * {{buy | name=Biordi Arts | url=http://www.biordi.com/ | email= | address=412 Columbus Ave | lat=37.7990 | long=-122.4080 | directions=at Vallejo St | phone=+1-415-392-8096 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 11AM-5PM, Sa 9:30AM-5PM | price= | content=For 50 years the owners have been selling imprinted Renaissance style Italian Majolica as well as Italian Hand painted Dinnerware. }} * {{buy | name=Goorin Brothers Hat Makers | url=http://www.goorin.com/hat-shops/north-beach | email= | address=1612 Stockton St | lat=37.8007 | long=-122.4091 | directions=at Washington Sq | phone=+1-415-402-0454 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-431-9199 | hours=Su-Th 11AM-8PM, F-Sa 10AM-9PM | price= | content=These guys are determined to bring hats back in a big way. Along the way they've had many famous customers including Tom Cruise and JayZ. How big is your head? }} ==Eat== {{Eatpricerange|$10 or less|$10&ndash;20|$20 or more}} The area is a veritable smörgåsbord of dining opportunities, enough for even the most discerning palette. Chinatown is famous for its cheap eats (like Dim Sum) and "family style" eating in restaurants. You can fill up for as little as $3, but there are more expensive full service restaurants here as well. North Beach is generally pricier and the focus is mainly on Italian favorites like pizza, pasta, and risotto accompanied by a nice bottle of wine. With many of its restaurants situated directly on Columbus Avenue, it's a great place for alfresco style dining. There are however more affordable options in North Beach, including several great cafes, delis, and American diner style restaurants, where you can get a good quality meal at a more reasonable price. The localized Chinese cuisine has its feet in Hong Kong and America, and is different from what many visitors are accustomed to — it is common to hear complaints from Chinese visitors that Chinese food here is not like the food back home. There are several main types of Chinese restaurants in San Francisco: those primarily serving immigrants from Hong Kong ("Hong Kong style") which commonly have signs on the wall in Chinese characters, live fish and shellfish tanks and some exotic main ingredients, such as pig's blood or sea cucumber; those primarily serving San Franciscans who are not Asian immigrants ("California Chinese") which commonly have Westernized table service, low fat content and more emphasis on fresh vegetables; those primarily serving tourists or other people accustomed to Chinese food as it is commonly served in the United States ("Americanized Chinese"); and those primarily serving immigrants from other areas or a particular dietary need or interest (regional cuisines, vegetarian, Muslim). There may be some mixing between these various classifications and each category may influence the others, for instance, the Americanized dish known as '''Chop Suey''' is often not served even at Americanized Chinese restaurants in San Francisco, while Chinese vegetables such as bok choy and pea sprouts may turn up on your plate at California Cuisine style restaurants. ===Budget=== ====Chinese==== The cheapest meal you can have on the go is to partake of the numerous take-out places along Stockton Street in Chinatown. The most dense parts of the Stockton Street Market stretch from Washington Street north to Broadway Street, filled with BBQ shops, dim sum shops, and other stores. Consider the Stockton Street Market as a progressive meal. Be patient, it is very crowded during the lunch hour. If you don't like crowds, try some of the restaurants off Stockton Street. Although the many restaurants in Chinatown advertise themselves as Hong Kong or Guangzhou style, their offerings are by chefs from provincial towns in Guangdong, the quality of which is generally considered by Hong Kong or Guangzhou diners to be subpar to authentic Hong Kong or Guangzhou food. * {{eat | name=Dol Ho | alt=多好茶室 | url= | email= | address=808 Pacific Ave | lat=37.7969 | long=-122.4088 | directions=up from Stockton St | phone=+1-415-392-2828 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Th-Tu 7AM-5PM | price=$1.75-6 | content=For excellent ''dim sum'' at a price that's a bargain compared to the touristy joints on Grant, this is a great place to eat. Most, if not all, of the clientele are Chinese, and this is a good thing. }} * {{eat | name=Bow Hon | alt=寶漢 | url= | email= | address=850 Grant Ave | lat=37.7949 | long=-122.4063 | directions=between Clay St and Washington St | phone=+1-415-362-0601 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-10:30PM daily | price=$3.95-10 | content=This small restaurant serves traditional clay pot dishes. Cash only. }} * {{eat | name=Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=960 Grant Ave | lat=37.7959 | long=-122.4065 | directions=between Jackson St and Washington St | phone=+1-415-989-2638 | tollfree= | hours=Th-Tu 11:30AM-3PM, 5:30PM-9PM, W closed | price= | content=Formerly "Hong Kong Dim Sum," this restaurant serves great dim sum and traditional noodle dishes and is frequented by Chinatown locals. }} ====Other Cuisines==== * {{eat | name=Sam's Pizza | url= | email= | address=618 Broadway St | lat=37.7980 | long=-122.4074 | directions=near Grant and Columbus Ave | phone=+1-415-391-1539 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 5PM-9PM | price=$5-10 | content=If you like greasy but very tasty fast food then you've come to the right place. Sam's is a small dingy late night diner; the sign says pizza, but they do a mean burger and fries. It's very popular with locals from the busy Broadway area. }} * {{eat | name=Taqueria Zorro | url=http://www.taqueriazorro.com/ | email=contactus@taqueriazorro.com | address=308 Columbus Ave | lat=37.7981 | long=-122.4067 | directions=near Broadway St and Grant Ave | phone=+1-415-392-9677 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-392-1299 | hours=10AM-10PM daily | price=$6-10 | content=Excellent little budget taqueria with good quality food at a very reasonable price. It's clean, the portions are generous and the service is excellent. They can sometimes put together a large burrito in less than a minute from time of order to time of eating. Juke box and large screen TV in the back. }} * {{eat | name=Buster's | url= | email= | address=366 Columbus Ave | lat=37.7986 | long=-122.4074 | directions=corner of Columbus Ave and Vallejo St | phone=+1-415-392-2800 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F-Sa 11AM-2AM | price=$5-10 | content=Another classic late-night spot for the inebriated and starving. The sign outside says that they have the best Philly-cheese steaks in the city... almost certainly not true, but with its fresh ingredients, it's pretty good nonetheless. They also do a very good burger at a reasonable price. Friendly staff and open late to cater to the party crowd. }} * {{eat | name=Pat's Cafe | url=https://patscafesf.com | email= | address=2330 Taylor St | lat=37.8040 | long=-122.4148 | directions=at Columbus Ave | phone=+1-415-776-8735 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Breakfast and Lunch: 7:30AM-3PM daily, Dinner: Th-M 5:30PM-9PM | price=$5-10 | content=Charming little cafe serving traditional American fare, with friendly staff and very reasonable prices. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Cafe Zoetrope | alt= | url=https://www.cafezoetrope.com | email= | address=916 Kearny St | lat=37.7965 | long=-122.4050 | directions=at Columbus | phone=+1-415-291-1700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11AM-10PM, Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-9PM | price= | content=Owned by the film director Francis Ford Coppola, Zoetrope is an elegant Italian restaurant located in a historic landmark, the Sentinel Building, in the shadow of the Transamerica Pyramid. }} * {{eat | name=House of Nanking | url=http://houseofnanking.net/ | email= | address=919 Kearny St | lat=37.7964 | long=-122.4054 | directions=Cross Street &mdash; Jackson St | phone=+1-415-421-1429 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su noon-9:30PM | price=$6-12 | content=The most famous Chinese restaurant in San Francisco and justifiably so. Let the waiter order for you. The Moo Shu Pork is sublime. }} * {{eat | name=Mo's Gourmet Hamburgers | url=http://www.mosgrill.com/ | email= | address=1322 Grant Ave | lat=37.7992 | long=-122.4072 | directions=between Vallejo St and Green St | phone=+1-415-788-3779 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 9AM-10:30PM, F-Sa 9AM-11:30PM | price=Burgers, fries and a coke around $12 | content=American style diner that definitely has one of the best burgers in San Francisco. Mo's has a unique rotary-style grill in the front window to lure unsuspecting hungry people in. When you leave though, you will not be hungry &mdash; Mo's burgers are ''HUGE'', and are best complemented with a frosted cold glass of beer! }} * {{eat | name=Mama's | url=http://mamas-sf.com/ | email= | address=1701 Stockton St | lat=37.8015 | long=-122.4096 | directions=On Washington Sq | phone=+1-415-362-6421 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 8AM-3PM | price=Breakfast and lunch go for about $9-11 | content=Unbelievably popular place with locals, you only need to see how long the lines are outside at breakfast to understand the popularity of Mama's &mdash; it has become a North Beach institution. In 2007, it won Zagat's "Best Breakfast in San Francisco." }} * {{eat | name=North Beach Pizza | url=http://www.northbeachpizza.com/ | email= | address=1462 Grant Ave | lat=37.8005 | long=-122.4074 | directions=at Union St | phone=+1-415-433-2444 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=9AM-1AM daily | price=$8-25 | content=One of the best pizzas in the city, and right in the heart of North Beach. }} * {{eat | name=Old Ship Saloon | alt= | url= | email= | address=298 Pacific Ave | lat=37.7978 | long=-122.4007 | directions=at Battery St | phone=+1-415-788-2222 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:30AM-3PM, 4:30PM-midnight; closed Sa & Su | price=$9-14 | content=Great sandwiches in the reincarnation of an old saloon built atop the buried remains of a merchant ship that was blown ashore by a storm in 1849. }} * {{eat | name=Yuet Lee | url= | email= | address=1300 Stockton St | lat=37.7979 | long=-122.4084 | directions=at Broadway St | phone=+1-415-982-6020 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-M 11AM-3AM | price=$8-25 | content=No-nonsense Chinese restaurant with an eclectic but authentic menu, with offerings like stir-fried Watercress and Fresh Frog Rice Soup. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Great Eastern | url= | email= | address=649 Jackson St | lat=37.7960 | long=-122.4059 | directions=at Kearny St | phone=+1-415-986-2500 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM-2:45PM, 3:30PM-1AM daily | price=$12-258 | content=This Chinese restaurant has a ''HUGE'' menu that focuses primarily on the fruits of the sea like Dungeness crab, oysters and giant prawns. They are also known for doing a pretty good duck. }} * {{eat | name=R & G Lounge | url=http://www.rnglounge.com/ | email=info@rnlounge.com | address=631 Kearny St | lat=37.7941 | long=-122.4049 | directions=at Commercial St | phone=+1-415-982-7877 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:30AM-9:30PM daily | price=Entrees $10-35 | content=An authentic upscale Cantonese Restaurant and Lounge. All types of seafood including Salt and Pepper Crab. }} * {{eat | name=Caffe Sport | alt= | url=http://www.caffesportsf.com/ | email= | address=574 Green St | lat=37.7997 | long=-122.4087 | directions=off Columbus Ave | phone=+1-415-981-1251 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Sa noon-2PM, 5PM-10:30PM | price=Entrees $15-24 | content=Italian food meets hippie bus. Plates of pasta served family style. Some very nice seafood pastas. They may bring what you order, or perhaps what the chef thinks would go together better. They have house wine, served in water tumblers. Small, a little noisy, and a lot of fun. Opens special hours for World Cup faithful. Cash only. }} * {{eat | name=The Stinking Rose | url=http://www.thestinkingrose.com/ | email=sfcomments@thestinkingrose.com | address=325 Columbus Ave | lat=37.7982 | long=-122.4075 | directions=between Vallejo St and Broadway | phone=+1-415-781-7673 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM | price=Entrees $19-30 | content=This is the place if you love garlic, and only if you really love garlic. The original in what has become a chain of garlic restaurants offering sumptuous, contemporary California-Italian cuisine prepared and adorned with garlic. Motto: "We Season Our Garlic With Food!" Be warned, people might be reluctant to be near you the next day. }} * {{eat | name=North Beach Restaurant | url=http://www.northbeachrestaurant.com/ | email=NorthBeachRestaurant@yahoo.com | address=1512 Stockton St | lat=37.7998 | long=-122.4089 | directions=at Columbus Ave | phone=+1-415-392-1700 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-392-1587 | hours=11:30AM-11:45PM daily | price=$30-60 | content=Fine dining from the Tuscany region of Italy. This restaurant has a lavish interior with cherry wood walls, high ceilings and Florentine tiled floors. There are four dining rooms in total and there is a cigar room and wine cellar in the basement. }} * {{eat | name=Fior D'Italia | url=http://www.fior.com/ | email=fior@fior.com | address=2237 Mason St | lat=37.8042 | long=-122.4135 | directions=between Chesnut St and Francisco St | phone=+1-415-986-1886 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-441-8774 | hours=11:30AM-10:30PM daily | price=Entrees from $16-36 | content=Set a few blocks back from the Wharf area, this is one of the nation's oldest Italian restaurants, and it has been open since 1886. A favorite among locals and visitors alike, it serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Tommaso's | alt= | url=https://www.tommasos.com/ | email=margi@tommasos.com | address=1042 Kearny Street | lat=37.797790 | long=-122.405220 | directions=off of Broadway | phone=+1-415-398-9696 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sun 5PM-10PM | price=Entrees $18.50-26 | content=Old Italian restaurant that opened in 1935 and serves Neapolitan cuisine. They have a large selection of pizzas, pasta, and also some seafood dishes. No reservations. }} ==Drink== [[Image:vesuvio.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Bottoms up! &mdash; The legendary Vesuvio's Bar]] Chinatown has less drinking establishments, but North Beach with its abundance of bars and clubs is one of the major nightlife hotspots in the San Francisco. It attracts revelers from all over the city who are looking for a good time and somewhere to party into the wee hours of the morning... so put your drinking cap on! ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Li Po's | url= | email= | address=916 Grant Ave | lat=37.7953 | long=-122.4064 | directions=at Washington St | phone=+1-415-982-0072 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=2PM-2AM daily | price= |lastedit=2026-02-09| content=This dive bar is great to pop into while in Chinatown. Although it has nothing on tap, bottled beer is available along with cocktails and spirits. Check out the seedy booths in the back lit by a single red bulb. Or catch a live act in the dimly-lit basement on the weekends. }} * {{drink | name=Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge | alt=寶寶 | url= | email= | address=1155 Grant Ave | lat=37.7975 | long=-122.4071 | directions=near the intersection of Kearney St and Columbus Ave | phone=+1-415-421-6730 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=3PM-2AM daily | price= | content=Little hole in the wall dive bar, run by the irrepressible hostess/owner Candy Mama, a 50-something woman originally from Taiwan. She's a spitfire and a complete rock star. She'll end up doing shots with you, sneaking shots into your drinks, force-feeding you endless peanuts and making adorable and incessant conversation. The crowd's an eclectic mix, which makes for great people-watching, especially when the karaoke is broken out. }} * {{drink | name=Buddha Lounge | url= | email= | address=901 Grant Ave | lat=37.7952 | long=-122.4066 | directions=at Washington St | phone=+1-415-362-1792 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-2AM daily | price= | content=Another favorite dive bar in Chinatown, this is a cramped yet lively place that's great for people watching. }} * {{drink | name=Red's Place | url= | email= | address=672 Jackson St | lat=37.7962 | long=-122.4065 | directions=at Beckett St | phone=+1-415-956-4490 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-2AM daily | price= | content=It is the oldest operating bar in Chinatown. It's a quiet place, ideal for conversations. }} * {{drink | name=15 Romolo | url= | email= | address=15 Romolo Pl | lat=37.7981 | long=-122.4064 | directions=at Broadway St, half block in from Columbus Ave intersection | phone=+1-415-398-1359 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=5:30PM-2AM daily | price= | content=The hidden bar has a lovely dark red decor. Formerly the "Basque Hotel" this historic hotel and bar becomes quite crowded on one of the busiest blocks during a Friday and Saturday night in North Beach. It's also positioned on a steep street, with a side entrance that seems furtive and secret. }} * {{drink | name=NorthStar Cafe | url= | email= | address=1560 Powell St | lat=37.7992 | long=-122.4104 | directions=at Green St | phone=+1-415-397-0577 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=1PM-2AM daily | price= | content=The North Star is a standard bar that you will find almost everywhere in the U.S. It has pool tables, a bar, and as the evening goes on becomes standing room only. This is a good bar for hanging out with friends and making new ones. }} * {{drink | name=Specs | url= | email= | address=12 William Saroyan Pl | lat=37.7976 | long=-122.4060 | directions=down a small alley off of Columbus Ave, around the corner from Tosca | phone=+1-415-421-4112 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 4:30PM-2AM, F-Sa 5PM-2AM | price= |lastedit=2026-02-09| content=Opened in 1968, Spec's is a holdout from the Beat era of North Beach. The bar is filled with artifacts, and is perhaps the best place for a serious conversation in all of downtown San Francisco. }} * {{drink | name=Tosca | alt= | url=http://toscacafesf.com/ | email= | address=242 Columbus Ave | lat=37.7975 | long=-122.4059 | directions=between Broadway St and Pacific Ave | phone=+1-415-391-1244 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 5PM-2AM | price= | content=Another landmark North Beach Cafe/Bar, Tosca is dark but atmospheric interior complete with some cool red-leather booths. The bar is named after the opera Tosca and has an intense list of operas on the jukebox. Willie Brown, former mayor, hangout. It's known for its specialty "Coffeeless Cappuccino" &mdash; steamed milk with brandy and chocolate. There are about 15 cappuccinos lined up on the bar ready to serve since they are so popular. }} * {{drink | name=Vesuvio's | url=http://www.vesuvio.com/ | email= | address=255 Columbus Ave | lat=37.7974 | long=-122.4064 | directions=next door to the famous City Lights Bookstore | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-2AM daily | price= | content=This quirky and historic bar was founded in 1948, and is famous for its association with jazz, poetry, and the Beat Generation. Neal Cassidy first made a pit stop here in the mid-1950s, and ever since it became a favorite hangout for literati celebrities, including Jack Kerouac. While you're there, why not order "The Jack Kerouac" &mdash; a healthy dose of tequila, rum, and cranberry juice. The bar is located next-door to the iconic City Lights Book store and what is now known as "Jack Kerouac Alley". }} * {{drink | name=The Saloon | url=http://www.sfblues.net/Saloon.html | email= | address=1232 Grant Ave | lat=37.79859 | long=-122.40703 | directions=between Columbus Ave and Vallejo St | phone=+1-415-989-7666 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-2AM daily | price=Weekends &mdash; $5 cover charge | content=Old Blues/Jazz bar that has survived the raucous Barbary Coast and the 1906 earthquake. This is the oldest bar in San Francisco and it certainly looks like it too &mdash; it's grotty and rough looking inside and out, and it's extremely loud, but it can also be great fun and a must if you love the Blues. }} * {{drink | name=Savoy-Tivoli | url= | email= | address=1434 Grant Ave | lat=37.8002 | long=-122.4073 | directions=between Green St and Union St | phone=+1-415-362-7023 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-F 5PM-1:30AM, Sa 3PM-1:30AM | price= | content=Roomy, fun open-air bar on Grant Avenue, this bar is a favorite with tourists and locals. It has been around since 1906 and attracts an eclectic yet discerning crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Columbus Cafe | url= | email= | address=562 Green St | lat=37.7997 | long=-122.4084 | directions=Columbus Ave and Green St | phone=+1-415-274-2599 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 2PM-2AM, Sa-Su noon-2AM | price= | content=Great bar in a huddle of bars around the intersection of Grant Avenue and Green Street. It draws a lively and predominantly young crowd. It does a two-for-one happy hour on beers and also $3 Fernets. Watch out though, it can get crowded. }} * {{drink | name=Gino & Carlo Cocktail Lounge | url= | email= | address=548 Green St | lat=37.7998 | long=-122.4081 | directions=Columbus Ave and Green St | phone=+1-415-421-0896 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=6AM-2AM daily | price= | content=One of a trilogy of bars that line up on Green Street, it's a classic North Beach neighborhood bar. It's colorful, has a great juke box, and attracts lots of locals looking to socialize. }} * {{drink | name=International Sports Club | url= | email= | address=1000 Columbus St | lat=37.8039 | long=-122.4151 | directions=at Columbus Ave and Chestnut St | phone=+1-415-775-6036 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Noon-2AM daily, Happy Hour: 4PM-8PM daily | price= | content=Nice little bar with a well worn-in interior, moderately loud jukebox and friendly bar staff. They have cheap prices, a pool table and a couple seats by the door for the smokers. Nice mix of locals and tourists, very low key and down to earth. A very good place to make new friends and gets a good young crowd after about nine. }} * {{drink | name=Red Jack Saloon | url= | email= | address=131 Bay St | lat=37.8059 | long=-122.4097 | directions=at Midway St | phone=+1-415-989-0700 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11AM-2AM daily | price= | content=Dive Bar, set back a few blocks from the Wharf, it's popular with Eastcoasters and Red Sox fans. Cheap drinks and a decent juke box. }} ===Entertainment=== Back in the days of the Gold Rush, Osgood Street (''O-So-Good Street!'') in North Beach used to be considered the red-light district. Today, the section on Broadway Street between Columbus and Samsome Street is an area that many consider to be the city's red-light district. It has many exotic-dance clubs like Larry Flynt's Hustler Club, Roaring 20s, and the more famous Condor. Carol Doda made this place famous in 1964 by injecting silicone into her chest and creating what would become known as "the new Twin Peaks of San Francisco." A plaque on the outside commemorates the venue; ''The Condor; Where it all began; The birthplace of the world's first topless & bottomless entertainment; Topless &mdash; June 19, 1964 Bottomless &mdash; September 3, 1969 Starring Ms. Carol Doda; San Francisco, California'' The undiscriminating heckles from over-zealous doormen enticing customers into the shows can be a bit tacky and off-putting, especially for those who enter the area to go to the other non-strip clubs. Consequently, many people are put off from even entering the area. ===Coffee=== North Beach in particular is famous its "caffe culture." It has an excellent variety of cafes, many of which serve award winning coffee, sometimes imported all the way from Italy. Here is a selection of the more popular ones; * {{drink | name=Caffe Trieste | url=http://www.caffetrieste.com/ | email= | address=601 Vallejo St | lat=37.79866 | long=-122.40731 | directions=Vallejo St and Grant Ave | phone=+1-415-392-6739 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 6:30AM-11PM, F-Sa 6:30AM-midnight | price= | content=Has become a North Beach landmark. Although a little bit scruffy, it has excellent coffee &mdash; certainly one of the best cups of coffee in North Beach, and it's very popular with the locals. One famous local patron was Jack Kerouac and reportedly Francis Ford Copolla wrote part of the ''Godfather'' here. }} * {{drink | name=Stella Pastry & Cafe | url= | email= | address=446 Columbus Ave | lat=37.79917 | long=-122.40831 | directions=between Green St and Vallejo St | phone=+1-415-986-2914 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-397-9140 | hours=M-Th 7:30AM-7PM, F-Sa 7:30AM-midnight, Su 8:30AM-7PM | price= | content=Small elegant cafe/bakery that serves fresh affordable coffee with delicious treats like cannoli and tiramisù available on the side. }} * {{drink | name=Caffe Greco | url=http://caffegreco.com/ | email= | address=423 Columbus Ave | lat=37.7991 | long=-122.4087 | directions=between Green St and Vallejo St | phone=+1-415-397-6261 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Su-Th 7AM-11:30PM, F-Sa 7AM-midnight | price= | content=Probably North Beach's most popular cafe, especially with locals. It has a real European atmosphere and imports its coffee from Italy. Curbside tables add to the ambiance. }} * {{drink | name=Bohemian Cigar Store | url= | email= | address=566 Columbus Ave | lat=37.8002 | long=-122.4098 | directions=at Washington Sq | phone=+1-415-362-0536 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa 10AM-midnight, Su 10AM-11PM | price= | content=Excellent espresso and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with curbside tables that overlook Washington Square. Its cappuccino is prize-winning. }} * {{drink | name=XoX Truffles | alt= | url=https://xoxtruffles.com/ | email= | address=754 Columbus Ave | lat=37.8018 | long=-122.4120 | directions=between Filbert St and Greenwich St | phone=+1-415-421-4814 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 9AM-6PM | price= | content=Run by local Chef Jean-Marc Gorce, this teeny-tiny place is more of an award-winning truffle vendor than coffee shop. However, the coffee is fresh and even if you just order a small house-blend for just $1 you'll get a free truffle (worth 75 cents). }} ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|under $100| $100&ndash;200| $200 and over}} Many of the hotel accommodations in the area are of the S.R.O (Single Room Occupancy) variety, especially in Chinatown. These are of less interest to tourists as they usually rent them out by the month ($600-800 p.m.). There are more traditional hotels however including: ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Grant Plaza Hotel | url=http://www.grantplaza.com/ | email=info@grantplaza.com | address=465 Grant Ave | lat=37.7913 | long=-122.4060 | directions=at Pine St | phone=+1-415-434-3883 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-434-3886 | checkin=2:30PM | checkout=noon | price=$70-95 | content=Good for 1 or 2 night stay. Rates are reasonable. Make sure you ask for one of the outside rooms that overlook Grant Avenue, the inside rooms are small, dark and dingy. Close to parking garages and walking distance to many restaurants, bars and attractions. Staff is friendly. }} * {{sleep | name=The Green Tortoise Hostel | url=https://www.greentortoisesf.com/ | email=hostel@greentortoisesf.com | address=494 Broadway St | lat=37.7983 | long=-122.4053 | directions=at Columbus Ave | phone=+1-415-834-1000 | tollfree=+1-800-867-8647 | fax=+1-415-956-4900 | checkin=4PM | checkout=11AM | price=dorms from $35, private from $80 |lastedit=2023-09-13| content=A favorite of backpackers world-wide, price includes free internet and wi-fi, free breakfast every morning, a sauna, pool table, common room, free beer at the Beer Olympics on Tuesday nights and free live music on Sundays. An ideal location, right between Chinatown and North Beach and a short walk from downtown. }} * {{sleep | name=San Remo Hotel | url=http://www.sanremohotel.com | email=info@sanremohotel.com | address=2237 Mason St | lat=37.8043 | long=-122.4136 | directions=near Lombard St and Columbus Ave, three blocks south of the main tourist area and near the other cable car line | phone=+1-415-776-8688 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=2PM-10PM and 11PM F-Sa | checkout=11AM | price=$75-85 | content=At the other end of the spectrum is the San Remo Hotel, All rooms except a rooftop suite are under $100. It was built right after the 1906 earthquake, became apartments later, and has been nicely reconverted to a hotel. It appears to be a favorite place for European tourists. It is quiet, all non-smoking, has no room phones nor TVs, and shared baths. A nice and large Italian restaurant, Fior d`Italia, self-proclaimed "The oldest Italian restaurant in the United States," has moved into its street floor. }} * {{sleep | name=Castro Hotel | url= | email= | address=705 Vallejo St | lat=37.7984 | long=-122.4090 | directions=between Emery Ln and Stockton St | phone=+1-415-788-9709 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$165 per week | content=Fancy a short stay at an S.R.O., well here's one that rents by the week. The rooms are clean, it's in the heart of North Beach, it's safe &mdash; being directly opposite the police station, and it gets good reviews. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=SW Hotel | url=http://www.swhotel.com/ | email=swhotel@swhotel.com | address=615 Broadway St | lat=37.7976 | long=-122.4073 | directions=near Columbus Ave | phone=+1-415-362-2999 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-362-1808 | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price=$140-160 | content=Named after its owner Sam Wong, this budget hotel is decorated with everything Asian. The rooms are a bit smaller than standard but it is situated in a very central location in Chinatown and the price is reasonable. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Boheme | url=http://www.hotelboheme.com | email=info@hotelboheme.com | address=444 Columbus Ave | lat=37.79918 | long=-122.40826 | directions=between Vallejo St and Green St | phone=+1-415-433-9111 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-362-6292 | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price=$174-194 | content=Hotel Boheme is located in a popular Italian neighborhood with decorations that pay tribute to San Francisco's Beat Generation. The building may be hard to find, with only a single innocuous doorway covered by a small awning. You have to buzz at the door to enter but you get a key for this door on check in. Past the door is a steep and narrow staircase leading up to the next floor. On the second floor to the right of the landing is the hotel office. A bottle of Sherry surrounded by cordial glasses is set out for guests on the landing sideboard each night. Hotel staff are always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about everything San Francisco. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=The Orchard Garden Hotel | url=http://www.theorchardgardenhotel.com/ | email= | address=466 Bush St | lat=37.7908 | long=-122.4052 | directions=between Grant Ave and Kearny St | phone=+1-415-399-9807 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-393-9917 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$200-309 | content=A stylish eco-friendly hotel, claiming to be San Francisco's "greenest" hotel, this lodging gets almost universally good reviews. }} * {{sleep | name=Ritz-Carlton San Francisco | url=http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/SanFrancisco/Default.htm | email= | address=600 Stockton St | lat=37.7918 | long=-122.4071 | directions=at Pine St | phone=+1-415-296-7465 | tollfree= | fax=+1-415-291-0288 | checkin=3PM | checkout=noon | price=$449-500 | content=This hotel has a spacious lounge, fitness center, pool, and 4 star dining room in a Beaux-Arts building. It has 336 guestrooms, including 60 suites. }} * {{sleep | name=Washington Square Inn | url=http://www.wsisf.com/ | email=info@wsisf.com | address=1660 Stockton St | lat=37.8012 | long=-122.4092 | directions=at Washington Sq | phone=+1-415-981-4220 | tollfree=+1-800-388-0220 | fax=+1-415-397-7242 | checkin=3PM-9PM | checkout=11AM | price=$179-395 | content=Modeled after boutique European hotels it offers many services including a complimentary breakfast, and evening hors d'oeuvres. Rooms are well appointed with European antiques, cable TV, private baths, and free wi-fi. Centrally located in North Beach, it has views over Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill, and Washington Square Park. }} ==Connect== There are an abundance of coffee shops in North Beach that offer free wi-fi facilities upon purchasing a beverage. There are also two library branches that have internet computers. * {{listing | name=San Francisco Public Library &mdash; North Beach Branch | alt= | url=https://sfpl.org/locations/north-beach | email= | address=850 Columbus Ave | lat=37.8026 | long=-122.4132 | directions=at Lombard St | phone=+1-415-355-5626 | tollfree= | hours=Su 1PM-5PM, M 10AM-6PM, Tu 10AM-8PM, W 1PM-8PM, Th 10AM-6PM, F 1PM-6PM, Sa 10AM-6PM | price= | lastedit=2024-05-19 | content=Free internet facilities. }} ==Stay safe== North Beach remains busy with revelers and party-goers well into the early hours of the morning, but Chinatown, despite its crowds during the day, becomes eerily quiet after around 6-7PM. Chinatown has also had a somewhat of a poor reputation for pugnacious youngsters (as young as 12) that tend to hang around in groups, and also for bona-fide gangs. However, since the tragedies of the 1970s, actual organized crime in Chinatown has generally been much more disciplined, and Chinatown is actually one of the safer neighborhoods in San Francisco after dark. That being said, Portsmouth Square specifically can be a bit rough after dark. ==Go next== On the road again? Well, if you are following in the footsteps of the Beat literati that loved this area so much, why not continue your tour into other areas of the city? * '''29 Russell Street,''' at the bottom of [[San Francisco/Nob Hill-Russian Hill|Nob Hill]], is where Jack Kerouac lived and wrote during the 50s. * '''The Six Gallery,''' 3119 Fillmore Street in the [[San Francisco/Golden Gate|Cow Hollow]] area, hosted a seminal moment in the history of the Beat movement &mdash; The Six Gallery reading. The gallery is of course long closed, but you can still visit this historic site. {{stardistrict}} {{IsPartOf|San Francisco}} {{geo|37.797900|-122.406763|zoom=16}} 1s0ivvtmnrckkk5icjd0bqgkbezzzdq 0 31367 5289317 5273115 2026-06-08T04:26:26Z ~2026-33796-33 2419943 /* By plane */ Added information regarding public transit from San Jose airport 5289317 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Santa Cruz CA Lighthouse Field banner.jpg|pgname=Santa Cruz}} [[File:SantaCruz_BeachBoardwalk_Carousel_palmsDSCN9371.JPG |thumb|250px|Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk]] '''[https://www.santacruz.org/ Santa Cruz]''' is a coastal city (population about 65,000 in 2019) in [[Santa Cruz County (California)|Santa Cruz County]], at the north end of [[Monterey Bay]] in [[California]], about 40 miles (64 km) south of [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] and 75 miles (120 km) south of [[San Francisco]]. ==Understand== Santa Cruz is best known as a countercultural hub, with a bohemian feel and youthful vibe, and fun weekend tourist attractions like the '''Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk''' and the dubious '''Mystery Spot'''. The rather relaxed beach lifestyle is supplemented by some remaining high tech industry and a vibrant university culture. The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) is regarded as one of the premier centers of higher learning in the region and was once well known for its strong emphasis on the arts and humanities. The beaches north and south of Santa Cruz are considered some of the more pristine areas of natural beauty in central California. The beautiful beaches and the rather mild climate play a central role in local culture. Most visitors leave Santa Cruz amazed by the city's beauty and ambiance. ===Climate=== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Santa Cruz |41.4 |62.5 |6.4 |42.7 |63.9 |6.1 |44.1 |66.5 |4.3 |45.7 |69.3 |2.0 |49.0 |71.4 |0.9 |51.6 |74.0 |0.2 |54.3 |74.3 |0.0 |54.6 |75.8 |0.0 |52.9 |76.7 |0.1 |49.5 |73.9 |1.3 |44.4 |66.7 |3.2 |40.9 |61.5 |6.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Santa Cruz, California]] | description = {{ForecastNOAA|Santa Cruz|36.9905|-121.9911}} &#160;&#160; Data from [http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datatools/normals NOAA (1991-2020)] }} A variety of conditions prevail, depending on the beach. Few are suited for swimming due to temperature and northern Pacific current, and several are considered an expert surfer's cold, cold paradise. Don't expect a beach culture like Southern California: for much of the year, it's considered perfectly normal to wear a long-sleeved shirt or windbreaker with long pants to the beach. ==Get in== {{mapframe|36.975|-122.029|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} === By plane === The nearest airport is in San Jose ({{IATA|SJC}}). To get to Santa Cruz by car from there, take an airport shuttle or a [[Ride hailing services|ride hailing service]]. For mass transit, there is a free airport shuttle to the Diridon train station in [[San Jose (California)|downtown San Jose]], where you will find the Highway 17 Express bus to downtown Santa Cruz; this shuttle might require a transfer (June 2026, see: https://www.flysanjose.com/public-transit). [[San Francisco International Airport]] ({{IATA|SFO}}) and [[Oakland]] ({{IATA|OAK}}) aren't much farther away, and sometimes have cheaper flights. Caltrain provides a route from SFO to San Jose, though with a transfer with [[BART]] in [[Millbrae]]. For private aircraft, there's {{feet|2000}} runway about {{mi|10}} northwest of downtown, near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and a public general aviation airport in [[Watsonville]]. === By car === [[File:California 17.svg|22px]] from [[File:I-280.svg|22px]] & [[File:I-880.svg|22px]] '''Highway 17''' south from [[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] is the most direct route when driving from the more populated parts of the [[Bay Area]]. It is a winding and dangerous four-lane highway "over the hill" (the Santa Cruz mountain range), arguably the most hazardous in the state. Beware of fog and heavy gravel trucks, as well as "hurried" drivers, and drive with caution, especially when roads are wet. Going into San Jose Hwy 17, becomes I-880 at its intersection with I-280. [[File:California 17.svg|22px]] to [[File:California 1.svg|22px]] To merge from Highway 17 to Highway 1 in Santa Cruz to continue south, you must merge at the dreaded "fish hook". Congestion usually lasts M-F 3PM until 6PM, from just south of 41st Ave. on Highway 1, spilling back onto Highway 17 going south. [[File:California 9.svg|22px]] is a slower, longer, and more scenic route over the mountains, but it can get congested, and is often subject to extended periods of closure due to landslide damage during the winter. It's also very popular with both bicyclists and motorcyclists, so if driving a car over it, be vigilant. [[File:California 1.svg|22px]] A much more beautiful, but slower, approach to Santa Cruz is on [[Pacific Coast Highway|Highway 1]], either from the north, [[San Francisco]] and [[Pacifica]] (about {{mi|65}}), or from the south, [[Monterey (California)|Monterey]] and [[Big Sur]] (about {{mi|35}}). During stormy seasons, check for rare, but often long-term road closures. The most notorious location for road-closing landslides in this stretch, called Devil's Slide, has been bypassed by a tunnel. === By bus === * {{go | name=Santa Cruz Metro | alt= | url=https://www.scmtd.com | email= | address=603 Front St | lat=36.97373 | long=-122.02473 | directions=Customer Service office across Front St from CVS Pharmacy at Front St & Soquel Ave | phone=+1 831 425-8600 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-10-12 | content=Santa Cruz Metro serves as public transportation in Santa Cruz and to adjacent cities & communities around Santa Cruz County. The River Front Transit Center (Trader Joe's @ 700 Front Street) serves as hub for Santa Cruz Transit buses, Greyhound Connect and Amtrak Thruway. }} :* '''[https://www.scmtd.com/en/routes/20192/17/wd_ob 17- Amtrak Hwy 17 Express]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' to [[San Jose_(California)#By bus|San Jose Diridon Station]] where passengers transfer to [https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-station-893442 Greyhound/Flixbus], [https://www.amtrak.com/stations/scz Amtrak], [https://acerail.com/ Altmont Corridor Express (ACE)], [https://www.caltrain.com/ Caltrain], and [https://www.vta.org/go/routes VTA]. This route serves as the Amtrak Thruway bus and a Greyhound Connect (partner) route between San Jose and Santa Cruz. Therefore, tickets for this route can be part of an onward Amtrak or Greyhound ticket to/from Santa Cruz booked through their respective sites or paid for separately. :* 35 to San Lorenzo Park via [[Boulder Creek]] in [[Scotts Valley]] on CA-Hwy 9 :* 40 to [[w:Davenport, California|Davenport]] on CA-Hwy 1 :* 71 & 91x to [[Watsonville]] where passengers transfer to the '''[https://mst.org/ Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST)]''' bus to [[Salinas]] (MST #28 or 29). Route 71 goes towards Watsonville on Soquel Dr & Freedom Blvd while 91x travels on CA-Hwy 1. === By train === There is no train service in Santa Cruz. The [[San Jose_(California)#By train|San Jose Diridon Station]] is the central station for [https://www.amtrak.com Amtrak], [https://acerail.com/ Altmont Corridor Express (ACE)] and [https://www.caltrain.com/ Caltrain]. Metro's "17 Express" bus serves as the Amtrak Thruway bus (#35) between San Jose and Santa Cruz (see By bus in above). ==Get around== === By foot === The main downtown strip is pedestrian friendly, and it's a 20-minute stroll from there to the beach. Walking to the University of California Santa Cruz from downtown is a little more difficult, with a steep climb. === By bus === [http://www.scmtd.com Santa Cruz Metro] provides bus service within the city. === By car === While driving is certainly an option, parking is tight, so be careful to not get ticketed. === By bike === Santa Cruz can be a wonderful town for cycling, but be careful because drivers are no better here than in many other places. Around town and along Highway 1 is easy, but roads [[Santa Cruz County (California)|in the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains]] are steep, winding, and challenging for many cyclists. Be careful. Collisions between bicycles and cars are often reported. A number of pedestrian and car collisions have also happened in the downtown area. ==See== [[File:SantaCruzSeaLion.JPG|thumb|A sea lion on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf]] * {{see | name=Mission Santa Cruz | alt= | url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=548 | email= | address=126 High St | lat=36.978112 | long=-122.029423 | directions= | phone=+1 831 425-5849 | tollfree= | hours=Th-Sa 10AM to 4PM (& Su during the summer); closed holidays | price=Free | wikidata=Q12061892 | content=The original Mission Santa Cruz was dedicated by Fermin Lasuen in 1791 as the 12th [[El Camino Real|California mission]]. In its early years, the mission suffered due to violence among the Indians. The original mission buildings (save one) fell down in an 1857 earthquake, and in its place was built a Catholic Church with the anglicized name Holy Cross Church. However, a replica of the old mission was constructed nearby at half-scale in the 1930s by a wealthy benefactor. This exists today as Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. The remaining original mission building now hosts a small museum with displays depicting the history of the site. }} [[File:Santa Cruz Main Beach and Bordwalk.jpg|thumb|The Santa Cruz Main Beach]] * {{see | name=The Beach Boardwalk | alt= | url=http://www.beachboardwalk.com/ | email= | address=400 Beach St | lat=36.96439 | long=-122.01724 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=11AM to 10PM or 11PM | price= | content=Founded in 1907, it is the only original boardwalk amusement park still operating on the West Coast. It features one of the oldest wooden rollercoasters still in use in the US as well as numerous modern attractions. Entrance is free, rides cost between $2–4 each (but less than $1 on selected summer evenings). Day, month, and yearly passes available. }} * {{see | name=Municipal Wharf | alt= | url= | email= | address=21 Municipal Wharf | lat=36.96023 | long=-122.02021 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Restaurants, gift shops, sea lions and pelicans, and great views. }} * {{see | name=Mystery Spot | alt= | url=http://www.mysteryspot.com/ | email= | address=465 Mystery Spot Rd | lat=37.01741 | long=-122.0038 | directions={{mi|3}} north of town; take Water St, then Market St, then Branciforte Drive | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=$10; $5 parking | wikipedia=Mystery_Spot | wikidata=Q2917537 | lastedit=2023-05-31 | content=The famous ('as seen on TV') tourist trap, complete with anti-gravity cabin and amazing hillside of illusion. }} * {{see | name=Surfing Museum | alt= | url=http://www.santacruzsurfingmuseum.org/ | email= | address=701 W Cliff Dr | lat=36.95143 | long=-122.02668 | directions=in the lighthouse at Lighthouse Point | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Th-M noon-4PM | price=Free | content=Memorabilia from the introduction of surfing to California by Hawaiians in 1885 to the present day. A statue of an early surfer is a few yards from the museum. }} * {{see | name=Seymour Marine Discovery Center | alt= | url=http://www2.ucsc.edu/seymourcenter/ | email= | address=100 Shaffer Rd | lat=36.9493 | long=-122.06497 | directions=End of Delaware Ave | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM | price=$6 | content=Has exhibits focusing on ocean conservation and marine science, big tanks full of native species, a guided tour with a dolphin overlook area, and amazing views of Monterey Bay at sunset. }} * {{see | name=University of California at Santa Cruz | alt=UCSC | url=http://www.ucsc.edu/ | email= | address= | lat=36.9914 | long=-122.0609 | directions=On the hill at the north end of town | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1047293 | content=This UC campus has a smaller student population (except for the brand new campus in [[Merced]]), with about 15,000 students. The main part of campus is spread over half of 2001 acres (8.1 km²), mostly covered with redwood forests with the occasional stunning view of the bay. There is an '''[http://www2.ucsc.edu/arboretum/ UCSC Arboretum]''' specializing in native plants and plants from [[Australia]]. Mountain bike and hiking trails criss-cross the upper part of campus, connecting '''[https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549 Wilder Ranch State Park]''' to '''[https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546 Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park]''' (''get a trail map and a parking permit from the kiosk as you enter campus''). The '''[http://slugstore.ucsc.edu/ Bay Tree Bookstore]''' sells clothes with the UCSC mascot – the banana slug. The critters themselves are fairly common in the surrounding redwood forest - their bright yellow color tells would-be predators that their skin secretes a foul-tasting poison. Keep your eyes open for mountain lions seen (but rarely) in undeveloped parts of the campus. }} * {{see | name=Downtown Santa Cruz | alt= | url=https://downtownsantacruz.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Lots to see and do here all day and night; "SantaCruz" character mixed with some great restaurants and lots of cool shops. Mostly it's a great people watching center. The nightlife is worth sticking around for. Pacific Ave is the main street downtown. }} ==Do== [[File:Natural bridges state beach Santa Cruz California.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Natural Bridges State Beach]] * {{do | name=Delaveaga Disk Golf Course | alt= | url=https://www.delaveagadiscgolf.com/ | email= | address= | lat=37.00540 | long=-121.99595 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This frisbee golf course is very challenging. Saturdays are busy, especially in the morning. The course is awesome and the hikes in the area are spectacular, even if you don't play. Beware of the Poison Oak. Free. }} * {{do | name=Natural Bridges State Beach | alt= | url=https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=541 | email= | address=2531 West Cliff Dr | lat=36.95273 | long=-122.05778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6980458 | content=Open daily, sunrise to sunset. State beach park with nature trails. Yearly monarch butterfly migration. Entrance free. Fee for parking. }} * {{do | name=Santa Cruz Roller Palladium | alt= | url=http://www.santacruzrollerpalladium.com/ | email= | address=1606 Seabright Ave. | lat=36.979025 | long=-122.009833 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-0844 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=see website for session hours | price=Afternoons $6.50, evenings $7.50 (skate rental included - $3 extra for inline skates) | lastedit=2017-08-01 | content=Classic rollerskating experience in this roller arena that is over 65 years old. }} ===Events=== Santa Cruz County is home to talented artists, musicians, and writers. Check out some of the locals' favorite art, music, and literary events: * {{do | name=Open Studios Art Tour | alt= | url=https://santacruzopenstudios.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A program of the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County which was created in 1985 to give the public with an opportunity to collect art and to meet and learn from Santa Cruz County artists. Approximately 275 artists open their studios (which are usually in their homes) to the public. The tour runs for three consecutive weekends each fall. }} * {{do | name=Santa Cruz County Fair | alt= | url=http://www.santacruzcountyfair.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Salsa By The Sea | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Santa Cruz boasts a lively salsa dancing scene, with Salsa By The Sea a key attraction. Every Sunday year round (weather permitting), locals come to the Boardwalk to dance in the open air by the beach. Hours vary by the time of the year, but sometime in the afternoon, and always free. Other regular events are at the Vets Hall every Tuesday and the Palomar every Friday. }} * {{do | name=Cabrillo Music Festival | alt= | url=https://cabrillomusic.org/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Cabrillo Music Festival, Marin Alsop at the podium, is an internationally acclaimed celebration of contemporary orchestral music that opens during the end of July. Musicians from key orchestras around the country attend without pay for the experience of playing new works by the leading composers of our time who are usually in attendance. Many rehearsals are open and free to the public, as are workshops for new composers and conductors. The Festival, which began in 1962, lasts two weeks and is perhaps the most exciting and prestigious festival of contemporary music anywhere. }} ===Beaches=== Santa Cruz is a beach town, with a beach to match almost any interest. {{marker|type=do|name=Main Beach|lat=36.96373|long=-122.01724}} and {{marker|type=do|name=Cowell Beach|lat=36.96122|long=-122.02464}} attract large crowds to the boardwalk area on sunny summer weekends. Flocks of novice surfers balance on their boards in the quiet waters just north of the municipal wharf, in front of the big hotel that locals still call the {{marker|type=sleep|name=[https://www.dreaminnsantacruz.com/ Dream Inn]|lat=36.96183|long=-122.02509}}. Volleyball nets are strung just south of the wharf. The boardwalk amusement area is adjacent to main beach. Heading north, {{marker|type=do|name=Steamers Lane|lat=36.95170|long=-122.02612}} isn't a beach, but the famous surf break in front of the lighthouse. In the summer, its sometimes hard to see what the fuss is about, but the winter can bring big waves and spectators line the rail watching the surfers and the sea lions. North of the lighthouse are a series of little pocket beaches, some that disappear entirely in the winter. The first one, {{marker|type=do|name=It's Beach|lat=36.95205|long=-122.02943}}, and across the street at Lighthouse Field (see www.folf.org) are two of the few places in town that dogs can be run off leash (''before 10AM and after 4PM only'') you will often dozens of dogs are chasing sticks, balls, and each other. {{marker|type=do|name=Mitchell's Cove|lat=36.95291|long=-122.04079}}, just north, also allows dogs. '''Natural Bridges State Beach''', whose famous monarch butterflies are discussed above, is a popular windsurfing beach. Natural Bridges is also known for its tide pools - little pockets in the rocky formation just north of the main beach that are exposed at low tide and house all sorts of small marine creatures. Kids love them but keep a close eye on them as the rocks can be slippery and the ocean unpredictable. The name is misleading: one of the two stone bridges collapsed a few years ago. Just south of Natural Bridges is the tiny clothing-optional '''2222 Beach'''. The beaches north of the Boardwalk, especially those on the open ocean instead of the bay, can have huge waves and strong currents, so care should be taken in the water, even by strong swimmers. There are lots of beaches south of Main Beach as well, but you'll need another guide for them. ===Hiking=== [[File:Notholithocarpus densiflorus Big Basin State Park.jpg|thumb|Big Basin State Park]] Santa Cruz is also surrounded by a great number of open space parks. There are two types of parks to choose from. There are inland wooded parks, (like Henry Cowell State Park) with redwood groves, and swimming in the river, and open space preserves built on the coastal hills. Henry Cowell, as a state park, has a parking fee at its main entrance in Felton, but trails can be accessed from other places. One popular hike is the Fall Creek trail, which leads to historic lime kilns. The trailhead is just up Felton Empire Road. Wilder Ranch is a state park sitting in the hills adjacent to the coast (just west of town on Hwy 1). It has expansive views of the Monterey Bay as well as sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The ranch also includes many old historic building, staffed with docents to demonstrate the workings of the historic ranch. The Pogonip is within the city boundaries adjacent to the university and accessible from Spring Street and from Highway 9 (via Golf Club). The Pogonip is an old country club which has reverted to a fairly natural state. It sits on the side of a hill and has great views as well as great natural items. Numerous springs fill the creeks, as well as a special fish pond along the Spring Box Trail. ==Buy== Shopping on '''Pacific Avenue''' includes surf shops, plant shops, clothing and various boutiques. * {{buy | name=Toque Blanche | alt= | url=https://www.mytoque.com/ | email=info@mytoque.com | address=1527 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97574 | long=-122.02681 | directions= | phone=+1 831 426-1351 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=High end kitchenwares catering more to the well-heeled as opposed to starving students. }} * {{buy | name=Sock Shop | alt= | url=https://www.sockshopandshoeco.com/ | address=1515 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97541 | long=-122.02672 | directions= | phone=+1 831 429-6101 | tollfree= | hours=10AM-6PM daily | price= | content=Socks, shoes and hosiery. }} * {{buy | name=Paper Vision | alt= | url=https://www.papervisionsantacruz.com/ | address=1345 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97406 | long=-122.02644 | directions= | phone=+1 831 458-1345 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-4PM daily | price= | content=Gifts, calendars and posters. }} * {{buy | name=Book Shop Santa Cruz | alt= | url=https://www.bookshopsantacruz.com/ | email= | address=1520 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97545 | long=-122.02643 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-0900 | tollfree= | lastedit=2021-05-27 | hours=9AM-9PM daily | price= | content=A large independent bookstore that has been in downtown Santa Cruz since 1966. {{squarefeet|20,000}} of new, used, and sale books, magazines, cards, gifts, and toys. It has comprehensive children’s and new release sections, and strong sections in travel, politics, cooking, science, and fiction. }} * {{buy | name=Far West Fungi | alt= | url=https://farwestfungi.com/pages/santa-cruz | email= | address=224 Laurel St | lat=36.969208 | long=-122.025767 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M 11AM–5PM, Tu–Su 11AM–6PM | price= | lastedit=2024-09-27 | content=All about mushrooms: fresh, dried, and all kinds of mushroom derivatives and related products. The store doubles as a restaurant with mushroom-based dishes and vegetarian/vegan options. }} * {{buy | name=Dig Gardens | alt= | url=https://diggardens.com/ | email= | address=420 Water St | lat=36.9797 | long=-122.02045 | directions= | phone=+1 (831) 466-3444 | tollfree= | hours=10AM–6PM daily | price= | lastedit=2024-09-27 | content=Houseplants, scented candles, and charming, quaint home goods. }} ==Eat== {{Eatpricerange | Under $10 | $10 - $20 | Over $20 }} The city imposes a 25¢ fee on all disposable cups – even for a cup of water, which would otherwise be free. You can bring your own water bottle, cup, or coffee mug to restaurants to avoid paying this fee. Some restaurants and cafes may also serve drinks in a non-disposable cup if the order is explicitly placed "for here." ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Taqueria Jalapeños | alt= | url= | email= | address=206 Laurel St | lat=36.96929 | long=-122.0252 | directions= | phone=+1 831 457-0159 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$2–10 | content=Mexican fast food. Seating is very cramped at Laurel St. location, so don't plan on being able to eat there with all your family and friends. }} * {{eat | name=Pizza My Heart | alt= | url=http://pizzamyheart.com/ | email= | address=1116 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97232 | long=-122.02537 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Tasty cheap pizza by the slice or the pie, salads. $2–5. Great Santa Cruz souvenir: slice of pizza and Pizza My Heart T-shirt for $5. }} * {{eat | name=Tacos Moreno | alt= | url= | email= | address=1053 Water St | lat=36.98152 | long=-122.01052 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10AM-9PM | price=$2–5 | content=Award-winning tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Family-owned. Limited dining and parking space. A local favorite and worth a visit. }} * {{eat | name=Taqueria Vallarta | alt= | url=http://taqueriavallartaonline.com/ | email= | address=608 Soquel Ave | lat=36.97649 | long=-122.01644 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=$1–6 | content=There are many taquerias in town, but this one attracts Mexican-American families, college students, and visitors from up and down the coast who come just for the huge traditional style meals. }} * {{eat | name=Taqueria Santa Cruz | alt= | url=http://www.taqsc.com/index.html | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=2 locations | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 9AM-11:45PM | price= | content=A great taqueria with unquestionably some of the most authentic Mexican food you will find in Santa Cruz. The 49er Burrito on their menu ($6.50) is a super burrito with red sauce and cheese poured on top (like an enchillada) and is one of their specialties. }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=2215 Mission St | lat=36.96159 | long=-122.04571 | directions= | phone=+1 831-423-0606 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-03-09 | content= }} ** {{eat | name= | alt= | url= | email= | address=1002 Soquel Ave | lat=36.97849 | long=-122.01286 | directions= | phone=+1 831-429-5193 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-03-09 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Top-A-Lot Yogurt | alt= | url=http://page70.com/topalot/ | email= | address=738 Water St | lat=36.98091 | long=-122.01588 | directions= | phone=+1 831 426-1375 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 12:30 PM-10PM; Sa-Su Noon-10PM | price= | content=Self-serve frozen yogurt shop. The flavors are changed daily and rather than paying for a size, you pay 42 cents an ounce for all the ice cream and toppings you want. Pick from pumpkin or jasmine yogurt to cheesecake and cookie dough toppings. If you do not like the taste of frozen yogurt, this is a good place. It tastes just like soft serve ice cream. Average cup is $3–5. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Chaminade Resort & Spa | url=http://www.chaminade.com | email= | address=One Chaminade Ln | lat=36.99818 | long=-121.98503 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-283-6569 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Two amazing restaurants featuring menus using only the freshest produce from local farms. If you're in town on a Sunday, Chaminade's Sunset Restaurant has an award-winning Sunday morning Champagne brunch. Happy hour is every Tuesday-Thursday, 4-6PM. }} * {{eat | name=Charlie Hong Kong | alt= | url=http://www.charliehongkong.com/ | email= | address=1141 Soquel Ave | lat=36.97991 | long=-122.01087 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=$4-6 for standard entree | content=An oddly small colorful building which contains a restaurant of decent inauthentic Thai/Vietnamese fusion. There is half-outdoor seating complete with heat lamps, foliage, and colorful decorative lighting. Very vegan/vegetarian friendly. }} * {{eat | name=El Palomar | alt= | url=http://elpalomarsantacruz.com/ | email= | address=1336 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97406 | long=-122.02598 | directions= | phone=+1 831 425-7575 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Typical entrees $10–16 | content=Open every day for lunch and dinner. Reservations are taken only for large parties on weeknights, and the wait can be very long on weekends. Great Mexican food in dramatic dining room, but not cheap. Brighter cantina in back is a good lunch spot that becomes a bar at night, serves some of the best tacos in town for $2.50 a pop and has specials on Tuesday nights. Lots of seafood specialties. Homemade tortillas are excellent, as are the margaritas. Strolling guitar players some evenings. Kid friendly. }} * {{eat | name=Kianti's | alt= | url=http://www.kiantis.com/ | email= | address=1100 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97198 | long=-122.02529 | directions= | phone=+1 831 469-4400 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$8–10 | content=This is a great downtown Italian spot. The food is quite good, and it's a very entertaining place to eat. On weekend evenings, you may even get a fully choreographed performance by the entire staff. }} * {{eat | name=Malabar | alt= | url= | email= | address=514 Front St | lat=36.97253 | long=-122.02414 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-7906 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Excellent curried mangos and Kofta Joe. The service can be surly, but don't worry about it. Eat and be happy. Sunday night dinner is a fixed menu consisting of naan, salad, various curries and rice (in small amounts) and a dessert; however, the price is determined by what you think it is worth. Only have $5? It's okay. Feel like it's worth $20, that works too. }} * {{eat | name=Mobo Sushi | alt= | url=http://mobosushirestaurant.com/ | email= | address=105 River St | lat=36.97519 | long=-122.02465 | directions=San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Innovative sushi and jazz club. Check local listings for music. }} * {{eat | name=Oswalds | alt= | url=http://www.oswaldrestaurant.com/ | email= | address=121 Soquel Ave | lat=36.97348 | long=-122.02505 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=$8–25 | content=Classy Californian cuisine using organic and fresh ingredients. Reservations recommended on the weekend. }} *{{eat | name=Red Restaurant and Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address=200 Locust St | lat=36.97511 | long=-122.02816 | directions= | phone=+1 831 425-1913 | tollfree= | hours=3PM-2AM | price=$6-30 | content=Features a plush lounge and an elegant dining room. Menu consists of happy hour bites (3-7PM) appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, salads, and nightly dinner specials. Organic local produce from the downtown farmer's market provides fresh, healthy, and delicious food. Chef Bobby Madrid. Exquisite cocktails featuring an array of house-infused liquors - you don't want to be in Santa Cruz without experiencing the Red. }} <!-- this location is closed, but they are looking for another one: * {{eat | name=Saturn Café | alt= | url=http://santacruz.saturncafe.com/ | email= | address=145 Laurel St | lat=36.96913 | long=-122.02448 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Santa Cruz institution. A veggie/hippy cuisine in a zany atmosphere. Much to the dismay of many a Santa Cruzian, Saturn Cafe's prices have become a little higher than the average hippy can afford. Burgers and sandwiches will run you around $8. The food is quite excellent, but the service tends to be quite slow. }}--> * {{eat | name=Seabreeze Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.seabreezecafe.com/ | email= | address=542 Seabright Ave | lat=36.9683 | long=-122.00777 | directions= | phone=+1 831 427-9713 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Still often called "Linda's" even though the personable owner sold this cafe to her business partner Tex Hintze quite a few years ago. Often a wait on weekends but you can start your mug of coffee while you wait. Cinnamon Rolls on the weekend are a must! Best breakfast in town! Vegan-friendly, kid friendly. }} * {{eat | name=Seabright Brewery | alt= | url=http://www.seabrightbrewery.com/ | email= | address=519 Seabright Ave | lat=36.96751 | long=-122.00843 | directions= | phone=+1 831 426-BREW | tollfree= | hours=11:30AM – 11:30PM daily (''kitchen closes at 10PM'') | price=$8–12 sandwiches and entrees | content=Updated pub grub, and fresh beer made on the premises. Salmon fish and chips, with beer battered salmon fried in Japanese bread crumbs and served with sesame-wasabi tartar sauce and teriyaki garlic chili sauce is almost too rich to eat. Lots of vegetarian food. Big patio overlooks a busy road, but is a pleasant place to head after a day at the beach. Beer and pizza specials on some weekdays. }} * {{eat | name=Shogun | alt= | url= | email= | address=1123 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97236 | long=-122.02593 | directions= | phone=+1 831 469-4477 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Sushi plates are $3–9 | content=Excellent sushi restaurant in a convenient downtown location. The exceptionally fresh ingredients and talented sushi staff make this some of the best sushi available in Santa Cruz County. They offer all the traditional sushis, as well as lots of variations, some of which are veggie/vegan friendly. Of particular interest is the "korokke," a potato croquette served with tonkatsu sauce, which you won't find in many local Japanese restaurants. Serves lunch and dinner through the week, dinner Saturdays, closed Sundays. }} * {{eat | name=Silver Spur Restaurant | alt= | url=http://www.scsilverspur.com/ | email= | address=2650 Soquel Dr | lat=36.98767 | long=-121.97214 | directions= | phone=+1 831 475-2725 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=It's letting the secret out of the bag to tell you that Linda of Seabreeze Cafe fame bought this larger venue to sling her famous fabulous food. Vegan-friendly, kid-friendly. }} * {{eat | name=The Buttery Café | alt= | url=http://www.butterybakery.com/cafe/ | email=info@butterybakery.com | address=702 Soquel Avenue | lat=36.976903 | long=-122.015808 | directions= | phone=+1 831 458-3020 | tollfree= | fax=+1 831 458-1012 | hours=7AM-7PM | price= | lastedit=2017-08-01 | content=The café serves breakfast foods, sandwiches, salads, and, of course, delectable fresh bakery items. }} * {{eat | name=Walnut Avenue Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.walnutavenuecafe.com/ | email= | address=106 Walnut Ave | lat=36.97361 | long=-122.02652 | directions= | phone=+1 831 457-2307 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=American breakfast and lunch. Fresh ingredients, friendly service, and a complete lack of trendiness. A favorite of Santa Cruz locals—long waits on the weekends. }} * {{eat | name=Zachary's | alt= | url=http://www.zacharyssantacruz.com/ | email= | address=819 Pacific Ave | lat=36.96992 | long=-122.02535 | directions= | phone=+1 831 427-0646 | tollfree= | hours= | price=$1–10 | content=Fantastic breakfasts featuring homemade bread French toasts, fruit salads, home fries, and more. Finishing Mike's Mess is a worthwhile challenge. Expect a line Saturday and Sunday. }} * {{eat | name=Zoccoli's Deli | alt= | url=http://www.zoccolis.com/ | email= | address=1534 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97608 | long=-122.02648 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-1711 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Amazing sandwich place. It's where all the locals go. The Castroville Italian sandwich and the tiramisu are to die for. }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Crow's Nest | alt= | url=http://www.crowsnest-santacruz.com/ | email= | address=2218 East Cliff Dr | lat=36.96326 | long=-122.00135 | directions= | phone=+1 831 476-4560 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Steak and seafood restaurant. Ocean view and full bar that's a favorite of locals. In the top three annually for "best happy hour" award from the local weekly paper. }} * {{eat | name=Gabriella Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.gabriellacafe.com/ | email= | address=910 Cedar St | lat=36.97472 | long=-122.02750 | directions= | phone=+1 831 457-1677 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=W-Su for lunch: 11:30AM-2:30PM & dinner 5:30PM-9PM | price=$20–50 | content=Amazing local, organic food and great wine list. }} ==Drink== For its size, Santa Cruz has a large number of drinking establishments from Irish pubs to nightclubs. Many of the bars are located along Pacific Avenue. A serious pub crawl can be done starting at either the '''Asti''' (listing below) and ending about 7 blocks away at the '''Rush Inn''' or the other way around. ===Bars=== * {{drink | name=Asti | alt= | url=https://downtownsantacruz.com/go/the-asti-est1937 | email= | address=715 Pacific Ave | lat=36.96899 | long=-122.02502 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-7337 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-07 | content=End your pub crawl here and have a photo of your bare butt added to the lovely collage on the wall. Lots of cheap beer and college students in this dive bar. }} * {{drink | name=Blue Lagoon | alt= | url=http://www.thebluelagoon.com | email= | address=923 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97057 | long=-122.02540 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-7117 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Also known as "the meat market." Has $2 drinks on Tuesdays, attracting a huge crowd of cheap drinkers. Thursday is 1980s night drawing a large college crowd. Monday is Goth/Industrial night. }} * {{drink | name=The Rush Inn | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/RushInnSantaCruz | email= | address=113 Knight St | lat=36.97726 | long=-122.0267 | directions= | phone=+1 831 425-9673 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-07 | content=Has a reputation for allowing cigarette smoking indoors for many years after state law prohibited it. }} ===Coffee and tea=== * {{drink | name=Lulu Carpenter's | alt= | url=http://www.lulucarpenters.com/ | email= | address=1545 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97635 | long=-122.02714 | directions=downtown | phone=+1 831 429-9804 | tollfree= | hours=7AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2022-05-09 | content=Free WiFi access point. }} * {{drink | name=Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company | alt= | url=http://www.santacruzcoffee.com/ | email= | address=1330 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97406 | long=-122.02589 | directions=downtown | phone=+1 831 459-0100 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-09 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Coffeetopia | alt= | url=https://www.coffeetopia.com/ | email= | address=3701 Portola Dr | lat=36.96370 | long=-121.96847 | directions= | phone=+1 831 477-1940 | content=Free WiFi plus computers available. Great espresso. }} * {{drink | name=The Ugly Mug | alt= | url=http://www.cafeugly.com/ | email= | address=4640 Soquel Dr | lat=36.9879 | long=-121.9597 | directions= | phone=+1 831 477-1341 | tollfree= | hours=6:30AM–2PM | price= | lastedit=2022-05-09 | content=Free Wi-Fi. The Mug is a full service coffeehouse down the road a little, in the Soquel neighborhood east of the city proper. It's a place where you can socialize, study, and conduct business meetings in a warm friendly atmosphere. All local, all organic. }} * {{drink | name=Verve Coffee Roasters | alt= | url=http://vervecoffeeroasters.myshopify.com/ | email= | address=1540 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97619 | long=-122.02877 | directions=downtown | phone=+1 831 600-7784 | tollfree= | hours=8AM–6PM | price= | lastedit=2022-05-09 | content=Free Wi-Fi. They roast to order so you can sample far-out blends from all around the world and not have to buy the {{oz|12}} bag just to get a taste. }} ===Music=== * {{drink | name=The Catalyst | alt= | url=http://www.catalystclub.com/ | email= | address=1011 Pacific Ave | lat=36.97138 | long=-122.02561 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-1336 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Large venue with bar/restaurant in the front and music venue in the back. Pool tables. Happy hour. Check local weekly papers for line-up. }} * {{drink | name=The Kuumbwa Jazz Center | alt= | url=http://www.kuumbwajazz.org | email= | address=320 Cedar St | lat=36.96986 | long=-122.02624 | directions= | phone=+1 831 427-2227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content="Kuumbwa" (pronounced koo-um-ba, silent "w"), a Swahili word meaning "act of spontaneous creation." Kuumbwa Jazz is an internationally recognized nonprofit jazz venue. It's one of the longest weekly nonprofit jazz presenters on the West Coast, established in 1975. When we aren't presenting our own weekly jazz series, the venue is available for outside promoters to bring in acts such as bluegrass, folk, Celtic and world music. The venue is also available for special occasions such as receptions, private parties, and community events. }} ==Sleep== Santa Cruz offers everything from cheap drive-up motels along Ocean Street to cute B&Bs to one somewhat shabby high-rise hotel on the beach. A medley of factors allows for de facto legal camping throughout town on city-owned property. There are encampments scattered throughout town. Downtown alone features an encampment of dozens of tents adjacent to San Lorenzo Park. Many people sleep and live in cars and RVs throughout the area, though some neighborhoods may tolerate it less or more than others. ===Hotels=== * {{sleep | name=Bay Front Inn Hotel | alt= | url=http://bayfrontinnhotel.com/ | email= | address=325 Pacific Ave | lat=36.96563 | long=-122.02608 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-8564 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Free high-speed Internet access. }} * {{sleep | name=Casablanca Inn & Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.casablanca-santacruz.com | email= | address=101 Main St | lat=36.96376 | long=-122.02276 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-1570 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Chaminade Resort & Spa | alt= | url=http://www.chaminade.com | email= | address=1 Chaminade Ln | lat=36.99820 | long=-121.9850 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-283-6569 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=156 rooms & suites on a scenic mountain ridge, overlooking the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Offers two restaurants, a spa, fitness center, heated outdoor swimming pool, two outdoor Jacuzzis, four lighted tennis courts, geocaching and {{mi|3}} of hiking trails. }} *{{sleep | name=Marea Sol Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.mareasol.com/ | email= | address=301 Beach St | lat=36.96414 | long=-122.02110 | directions= | phone=+1 831 426-0420 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} *{{sleep | name=Comfort Inn Santa Cruz | alt= | url=https://www.santacruzcomfortinn.com/ | email=gm.ca926@choicehotels.com | address=314 Riverside Ave | lat=36.96700 | long=-122.01823 | directions= | phone=+1 831 471-9999 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hinds Victorian Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.hinds-house.com | email= | address=529 Chestnut St | lat=36.97361 | long=-122.03124 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-0423 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Weekly European style lodging in a downtown 1888 Victorian mansion with private and shared baths. Full kitchen and laundry. }} * {{sleep | name=Inn at Pasatiempo | alt= | url=http://www.innatpasatiempo.com | email= | address=555 Highway 17 | lat=36.99933 | long=-122.02252 | directions= | phone=+1 831 423-5000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Pacific Blue Inn | url=http://pacificblueinn.com/ | email=pbinn@pacificblueinn.com | address=636 Pacific Ave | lat=36.96802 | long=-122.02446 | directions= | phone=+1 831 600-8880 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from $149 + tax | content=This eB&B offers nine eco-friendly rooms, free Wi-Fi, bikes, parking and all rooms are ADA. }} *{{sleep | name=Santa Cruz Dream Inn | url=http://www.dreaminnsantacruz.com | email= | address=175 West Cliff Dr | lat=36.96146 | long=-122.02525 | directions= | phone=+1 831 426-4330 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Every room has a private ocean-front balcony. }} * {{sleep | name=Santa Cruz Hostel | alt=Hostelling International | url=http://www.hi-santacruz.org | email= | address=321 Main St | lat=36.96560 | long=-122.02337 | directions=on Beach Hill | phone=+1 831 423-8304 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Housed in some of the city's oldest and most famous dwellings (the Carmelita Cottages). 14-day maximum stay. }} ===Camp=== For our bohemian friends passing through (keep Santa Cruz Weird!), sleeping on city beaches cannot be recommended. Try the more chill beaches along the cliffs northwest of town, or along the sandy banks of the San Lorenzo, upriver in the gorge, along Highway 9. * {{sleep | name=New Brighton State Beach | alt= | url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=542 | email= | address= | lat=36.9783 | long=-121.938 | directions= | phone=+1 831-464-6329 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q14683472 | lastedit=2020-09-07 | content=Just south of Santa Cruz in Capitola. Campsites sit on a bluff overlooking the ocean. Very popular site and reservations are recommended far in advance. }} * {{sleep | name=Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | alt= | url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546 | email= | address= | lat=37.0167 | long=-122.05 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q5719910 | content=Just north of Santa Cruz on Highway 9, Henry Cowell sits in giant redwoods trees. Nice enough to be a destination in and of itself but also a nice central spot to use as a base of operations for exploring Santa Cruz and surroundings. }} * {{sleep | name=Seacliff State Beach | alt= | url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543 | email= | address= | lat=36.9722 | long=-121.914 | directions= | phone=+1 831 685-6500 | tollfree= | checkin=2PM | checkout=noon | price= | wikidata=Q7440263 | lastedit=2020-09-07 | content=South of Santa Cruz in Aptos, this camp site offers beach side RV camping year round. Tent camping not permitted. }} * {{sleep | name=The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park | alt= | url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=666 | email= | address= | lat=37.0446 | long=-121.885 | directions= | phone=+1 831-763-7063 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q7734791 | lastedit=2020-09-07 | content=There are backpacking sites about {{mi|9}} from the visitors center and {{mi|3}} from Olive Springs Road. }} ==Stay safe== There is much crime in the downtown area, often drug-related. You will probably be safe during the day and early evening, but keep your wits about yourself. Mountain lions exist in the more rural areas, but are uncommon. Attacks by mountain lions on humans are much rarer still, but have happened. If you should see one, do not approach it, and if it approaches you in a seemingly aggressive manner, stand as tall as possible and wave your arms; this will usually intimidate it. During most of the year, the ocean is cold enough to quickly give you hypothermia, and there are dangerous rip currents at many beaches. Unless you're a qualified diver and you've done your homework, you're best off leaving it to the local surfers, who typically wear full-body wetsuits and know what they're doing. If you are a skilled surfer, be aware that Santa Cruz's surfing culture is unfortunately notorious for its "locals only" attitude, and while in reality most surfers there are perfectly reasonable and friendly, if you are surfing there and you do get into a confrontation, it's best to just walk (or swim) away. ==Go next== Nearby destinations: * '''[[Aptos]]''' * [[Boulder Creek|'''Boulder Creek''']] * '''[[Capitola]]''' * [[Davenport (California)|'''Davenport''']] * '''[[Felton]]''' – You can take a scenic train trip from Santa Cruz to Felton. * '''[[Scotts Valley]]''' * '''[[Watsonville|Soquel]]'''* '''[[Watsonville]]''' Nearby attractions: * '''[[Big Basin Redwoods State Park]]'''. The oldest state park in California. It features stately redwood groves and the Skyline-to-Sea Trail. Hike from Big Basin Park headquarters to Waddell Creek State Beach. Completely closed in 2020 due to catastrophic wildfire damage, with parts still smoldering six months later. * {{listing | name=Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | alt= | url=http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/henrycowell/ | email= | address= | lat=37.0167 | long=-122.05 | directions=Just north of Santa Cruz in the mountains | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5719910 | content=Henry Cowell State Park is located along highway 9 just north of town. It has a great nature center and little trail with old growth redwoods. This is a heavily wooded park containing many historic redwood trees. The San Lorenzo River flows through the park forming a canyon that makes you feel you are somewhere far away. Make sure to visit Big Rock Hole; a quaint swimming hole with room to splash around and even a rope swing! Right next door is '''[http://www.roaringcamp.com/ Roaring Camp Railroads]''' where you can ride either the beach train to the Boardwalk or the steam train to Bear Mountain. }} *[[File:Elephant Seals at Ano Nuevo 2.jpg|thumb|Elephant seals often lie in the sand at Ano Nuevo State Park]]{{listing | name=Año Nuevo State Park | alt= | url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=523 | email= | address= | lat=37.1331 | long=-122.333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4833333 | content=A park {{mi|25}} north on Hwy 1 with one of the largest populations of Elephant Seals, guided tours are available during the winter (which is breeding season). Animals are there year round. }} For a longer trip: * Drive up to the mountains of Santa Cruz. * Drive 50 minutes south along the coast of Monterey Bay to the city of [[Monterey (California)|Monterey]]. * Head up the coast towards [[San Francisco]] via [[Half Moon Bay]] {{routebox | image1=California 1.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[San Francisco]] | minorl1=[[Pescadero]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Monterey (California)|Monterey]] | minorr1=[[Capitola]] | image2=California 9.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Los Gatos]] | minorl2=[[Felton]] | directionr2=E | majorr2=END | minorr2= | image3=California 17.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[San Jose (California)|San Jose]] | minorl3=[[Scotts Valley]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=END | minorr3= }} {{isPartOf|Santa Cruz County (California)}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|36.975|-122.029|zoom=13}} q83oz2zg7ua50mdufa0fd164ebwsnv6 0 31591 5289097 5219331 2026-06-07T15:35:55Z ~2026-29499-47 2405527 /* Miscellaneous */ 5289097 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Saraburi Banner.jpg|caption=Wat Phra Phutthachai}} '''Saraburi''' (สระบุรี) is a city in the [[Chao Phraya Basin]] region of [[Thailand]]. It is home to one of the most beautiful religious sites in Thailand, a large botanical garden, and many other natural and historical sights. ==Understand== Saraburi has been an important city since ancient times. It is assumed to have been established c.1549 during the reign of King Maha Chakkraphat of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. It is assumed that the king had ordered the merging of some parts of Lopburi and Nakhon Nayok together to set up Saraburi Province with the aim of being a centre for mobilising citizenry in times of war. Therefore, from the Ayutthaya period, the story of Saraburi has usually related to battles and wars. As for the origin of the word "Saraburi", it is assumed that due to its location near a swamp called "Bueng Nong Ngong", when the town was established a combination of "sa" (a swamp) and "buri" (a town), it was suggested and the town was named "Saraburi". ==Get in== ===By car=== From Bangkok, take Hwy 1 or Phahonyothin Rd, past Wang Noi District, Nong Khae District, Hin Kong Sub-district to the intersection of the elevated bridge of Saraburi. Turn left into Mittraphap Rd or go straight on to the centre of Saraburi. === By bus === From Bangkok, there are normal and air conditioned buses of the [http://www.transport.co.th Transport Co., Ltd.]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} from the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), Kamphaengphet 2 Rd, several times a day. For more information, contact {{phone|+66 2 9362852-66}}. ===By minibus=== From Bangkok's Victory Monument, a minibus going to Saraburi costs 100 baht. It stops at Saraburi's train station. ===By train=== There are daily trains from Bangkok Railway Station (Hualamphong) to Saraburi, several times a day. Trains from [[Bangkok]]'s main '''Hualamphong Train Station''' station take about 2-2½ hours. Some trains stop at Kaeng Khoi Station and Muak Lek Station. For more information, contact the [https://www.dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home State Railway of Thailand] at Tel. 1690, +66 2 2204334, +66 2 2204444 (ticket reservations can be made by telephone 3 days in advance, but not exceeding 60 days). ==Get around== The best way to get around the province is by car. However in Mueng Saraburi, there is a smart bus which goes around for a flat fare of 20 baht that stops at major areas such as Saraburi Hospital, Robinsons' and Saraburi Provincial Court. ==See== {{Mapframe|14.7|101.05|zoom=9|height=400|width=400|align=right|name=|staticmap=SaraburiMap.png}} ===Nature=== * {{see | name=Phu Khae Botanical Garden | alt=สวนพฤกษศาสตร์ภาคกลาง (พุแค) | url=https://www.facebook.com/PukaeBotanicalGarden/?locale=th_TH | email= | address= | lat=14.670414793189169 | long=100.88550590733654 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-07-31 | content=Established in 1941 as the first Royal Forest Department Botanical Garden, it sprawls over an area of 300&nbsp;ha of which 100&nbsp;ha is natural vegetation and forest. It also features a literary garden, which includes 35 species of plants which are mentioned in Thai literature. It also contains a medicinal garden.}} * {{see | name=Krok E Dok Waterfall | alt=น้ำตกโกรกอีดก) | url=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057479348348 | email= | address=บ้านบึงไม้ ตำบลชะอม อำเภอแก่งคอย | lat=14.453154 | long=101.215523 | directions= | phone=+66 65 706 2959 | tollfree= | hours=07:00-17:00 (last entry to the waterfalls at 08:00 for walk ins and 9 AM for pre-registered) | price=Pre-registered: 300 baht for Thai nationals and 660 baht for foreigners, walk-in: 350 baht for Thai nationals and 750 baht for foreigners | lastedit=2025-07-30 | content=One of the most highest waterfalls in [[Central Thailand]] and possibly the most famous hike in Saraburi. The waterfall is only open during the rainy season and is almost always fully booked during the weekends and long weekends. Walk-ins are accepted as a first come-first serve basis only for the first 100 people. For booking information and trail status check the Facebook page วิสาหกิจชุมชนท่องเที่ยวเกษตรเชิงอนุรักษ์ชะอม. The hike is 8 km and takes around 5-6 hours to complete. }} * {{see | name=Sunflowers | alt=ทุ่งทานตะวัน | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Between Lopburi and Saraburi along the Phatthana Nikhom – Wang Muang route | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-04 | content=From November to December, the yellow sunflower fields along the road attract many people.}} * {{see | name=Khao Sam Lan National Park | alt=อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกสามหลั่น | url=https://portal.dnp.go.th/Content/nationalpark?contentId=35263 | email=samlan2008@hotmail.com | address=53 Moo 1, Nong Pla Lai Sub-district, Mueang District | lat=14.440931 | long=100.9602 | directions= 4&nbsp;km beyond Wat Phra Phutthachai | phone=+66 3 671 3829 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-04 | content=The nearest national park to Bangkok. The park offers many small waterfalls, some of which can be reached by short hiking trails. The best time to visit the falls is the late rainy season when water is plentiful. }} *'''Tham Si Wilai (ถ้ำศรีวิไล)''': A cave in which resides the Phra Phutthanaowarat Buddha image from the Chiang Saen period. The cave also features stalagmites and stalactites. *'''Thale Ban Mo (ทะเลบ้านหมอ)''': A deep and wide pond with a serene atmosphere, it is the habitat of various water creatures. From February until July, large flocks of migratory birds from Siberia can be found here. *'''Tham Narai or Tham Khao Wong (ถ้ำนารายณ์ หรือถ้ำเขาวง)''': It is a cave containing stalagmites and stalactites as well as ancient Mon people scripts at the entrance of the cave. *'''Tham Phrathat Charoen Tham or Tham Bo Pla (ถ้ำพระธาตุเจริญธรรม หรือถ้ำบ่อปลา)''': The cave is divided into 3 big rooms. In the cave resides Luangpho Yai, a stucco Buddha image with black lacquer applied and covered with gold leaf in the gesture of subduing Mara. It is from the Ayutthaya period. * {{see | name=Pha Sadet | alt=ผาเสด็จ | url= | email= | address= | lat=14.645163794185713 | long=101.09592948558252 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=05:00-18:00 | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-08-05 | content=The cliff where King Rama V and the Queen resided when the Bangkok – Nakhon Ratchasima railway was constructed in 1895. Both of them also inscribed their royal initials, Cho Pho Ro and So Pho at the cliff. }} *'''Tham Phra Phothisat (ถ้ำพระโพธิสัตว์)''': A bas-relief from the Dvaravati period can be found on the cave wall, depicting the preaching Buddha as well as Hindu gods. Outside the cave are many trees of various kinds as well as the royal initials, Cho Pho Ro, inscribed by King Rama V when he visited the waterfall. It consists of Tham Thammathat, Tham Lumphini, a stone garden and Tham Sa-ngat Chedi. * {{see | name=Chet Khot - Pong Kon Sao National Park | alt=อุทยานแห่งชาติเจ็ดคด-โป่งก้อนเส้า | url=https://portal.dnp.go.th/Content/nationalpark?contentId=32645 | email= | address=jedkod.np@gmail.com | lat=14.494133 | long=101.161948 | directions= | phone=+66 80-019-2762 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-17:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2025-07-31 | content=The National Parks features a large biodiversity of both plants and animals. It comprises many kinds of forests such as dry evergreen forest, moist evergreen forest, mixed deciduous forest and savanna. Animals living in this compound are wild elephants, gaurs, bears, deer, barking deer, lories, mouse deer, wild boar and approximately 158 kinds of birds. There are three overall. The first route is from the sightseeing spot 12&nbsp;kilometres from the centre. The second route is from Sap Pa Wan Reservoir to Hin Dat Waterfall. The third route is from Sap Pa Wan Reservoir to Namtok Chet Khot Nuea, Klang and Tai. Other waterfalls are found in the area. Significant are the Namtok Khao Khaep, the Namtok Krok Fa Phanang and the Namtok Sap Pa Wan. }} *'''Sekeikyuseikyo Thai Headquarters (องค์การศาสนาเซไคคิวเซเคียวประจำประเทศไทย)''' lies the tropical Miroku Botanic Garden. There is also a pool, marble sculptures in various shapes, and a Japanese garden with. On the other side of the project lies an organic demonstration vegetable plot by using the Effective Microorganisms (EM) technology: a use of a micro-organism to reduce pollution in the environment. *'''Pa Sak Jolasid Dam (เขื่อนป่าสักชลสิทธิ์)''': It was selected as one of the "Unseen Thailand Destinations". It is the longest earth filled dam in Thailand with a length of 4,860&nbsp;metres along the crest. *'''Phai Tam Sub-district Bird Garden (สวนนกธรรมชาติตำบลไผ่ต่ำ)''': The garden covers an area of approximately 3 rai and is the residence of more than 17 species of birds. These birds always find their food early in the morning and fly back to their nest at dusk. *'''Namtok Heo Noi (น้ำตกเหวน้อย)''': Proceeding further from this waterfall, there are high waterfalls in Khao Yai National Park. The best time to visit is from July to November. *'''Muak Lek Arboretum (สวนรุกขชาติมวกเหล็ก)''' and '''Namtok Muak Lek (น้ำตกมวกเหล็ก)''': The lively stream originates from its tributaries in the Khao Yai National Park that flow into the Pa Sak River which forms the border between two provinces. The stream has rocky slopes that form small beautiful cascades. * {{see | name=[[Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park]] | alt=อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกเจ็ดสาวน้อย | url=https://portal.dnp.go.th/Content/nationalpark?contentId=891 | email=7saonoi@windowslive.com | address=หมู่ 9 บ้านแก่งหลุ ต.มวกเหล็ก อ.มวกเหล็ก จ.สระบุรี 18180 | lat=14.726093 | long=101.189501 | directions= | phone=+66 3-671-3829 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-17:00 | price=20 baht for Thai nationals (10 baht for children) and 100 baht for foreigners (50 baht for children) | lastedit=2025-07-30 | content=One of the newer national parks in Thailand. The waterfall has seven levels. The height of each level is approximately four metres and has a spacious shaded swimming area. }} *'''Namtok Sap Heo (น้ำตกซับเหว)''': This waterfall has a large basin for swimming. On the right side of the waterfall is a path to a small cave which houses stalagmites and stalactites. Trekking to the waterfall is quite difficult. *'''Tham Dao Khao Kaeo (ถ้ำดาวเขาแก้ว)''': The distinguishing points of this cave are its red, black and brown spots on the ceiling as well as the stalagmites and stalactites and its large population of bats. *'''Tree Tunnel (อุโมงค์ต้นไม้)''' is an arch formed by trees bent towards each other on both sides of the road, forming a 200-metre-long shaded "tree tunnel". ===Miscellaneous=== * {{see | name=The Dairy Farming Promotion Organisation of Thailand | alt=องค์การส่งเสริมกิจการโคนมแห่งประเทศไทย (อ.ส.ค.) | url= | email= | address=160 เทศบาล 1 ซอย 3 ตำบลมิตรภาพ อำเภอมวกเหล็ก สระบุรี 18180 | lat=14.636463 | long=101.208154 | directions= | phone=+66 36-345-325 | tollfree= | hours=Weekdays 08:30-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2025-07-31 | content=The Danish government and the Danish Dairy Farming Association together offered a promotion project on the raising of dairy cows. They cooperated with the Thai government to establish the Thai-Danish Dairy Farm (TDDF) and a training centre in Muak Lek District, Saraburi. }} * {{see | name=Sao Ronghai| alt=ศาลแม่นางตะเคียน เสาร้องไห้ | url= | email= | address= | lat=14.548290758368358 | long=100.84863045367831 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=08:00-16:30 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-07-31 | content=A gigantic post, located in Wat Soong, made from a hardwood tree known as Takhian, which is believed to possess a female spirit called "Takhian Thong". This post was submerged under water at this sub-district for more than 100 years until in 1958, the locals brought it out of the water and kept it in the shrine. }} *'''Ban Khao Kaeo (บ้านเขาแก้ว)''': A traditional Thai wooden house approximately 80–100 years old. It is the property of Achan Songchai Wannakun. The house was established as the "Thai Yuan Cultural Study Centre", collecting folk utensils, weapons, present day tools as well as ancient woven textiles of over 100 years old. *'''Bencha Sutthi Khongkha (เบญจสุทธิคงคา)''' refers to the sacred water from one of the five important rivers that flow through Sao Hai District. It is used for the ''Oath of Allegiance'' ceremony ever since the reign of King Rama IV to the present. *'''Thanon Phrachao Songtham or Thanon Farang Song Klong (ถนนพระเจ้าทรงธรรม หรือ ถนนฝรั่งส่องกล้อง)''': A road constructed during the reign of King Songtham who reigned from 1611 to 1628. About 9&nbsp;kilometres of the path can still be seen. It starts opposite Wat Sang Sok. It was changed into a laterite and concrete road with a width of 6–8&nbsp;metres. *'''Samnak Song Tham Krabok (สำนักสงฆ์ถ้ำกระบอก)''': A well-known rehabilitation centre for drug addicts. This monastic residence was established by a Buddhist nun, Mian Panchan, in 1957. * {{see | name=Bo Phran Lang Nuea| alt=บ่อพรานล้างเนื้อ | url= | email= | address=13 3020 ตำบลขุนโขลน อำเภอพระพุทธบาท สระบุรี 18120 | lat=14.716847070793296 | long=100.79605139908136 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-08-06 | content=A small stone well near Wat Phra Phutthabat. At the mouth of the well are knee prints. There are stone slopes and a deep hole the size of a can of milk near the well. The water that flows from the hole is believed to be holy water. }} * {{see | name=Tham Thep Nimit Than Thong Daeng | alt=ถ้ำเทพนิมิตรธารทองแดง | url= | email= | address= | lat=14.65767061821271 | long=100.98841394997113 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-08-06 | content= A prehistoric archaeological site. Artefacts of the late Neolithic period were discovered here. }} * {{see | name=Pra Tamnak Sa Yo | alt=พระตำหนักสระยอ | url= | email= | address= | lat=14.70794084037874 | long=100.78516001442567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-08-06 | content=A royal residence constructed at the edge of Than Thong Daeng by Somdet Phrachao Prasat Thong's command for his visit to pay respect to Phra Phutthabat. }} *'''Phra Tamnak Thai Phikun, the Ancient Palace (พระตำหนักท้ายพิกุล พระราชวังโบราณ)''' In the present, there are no remains left of the actual palace. Only the royal elephant mounting platform and the surrounding wall are left. *'''Khao Phra Phutthabat Noi (เขาพระะพุทธบาทน้อย)''' features undulating steep limestone mountains with many pointed summits. Inside lies a replica of the Buddha’s footprint, around 1 cubit wide and 3 cubits long imprinted deep into the ground. *'''Phra Bowon Ratchawang Si Tha (พระบวรราชวังสีทา)''': The compound of this residence was very large, covering an area of approximately more than 150 rai. There remains the lotus base for a wooden house made of brick and cement. There is an area of around 4 rai left which the kamnan (village headman) has reserved as a public area. *'''Ban Dong Nam Bo Archaeological Site (แหล่งโบราณคดีบ้านดงน้ำบ่อ)''': It is a cemetery where burial ceremonies were conducted and an archaeological site of the Pa Sak River culture. Also, iron and stone tools, jewellery, bangles and beads, aged approximately 2,000 years, were discovered. * {{see | name=Pa Sak Boat Racing Festival | alt=การแข่งขันเรือยาวประเพณีลุ่มน้ำป่าสัก | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=The pier in front of the Sao Hai District Office | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Last Saturday or Sunday of September | price= | lastedit=2017-08-04 | content=A major annual regatta. Famous long boats from all over the country join in the race. There are four categories: boats with 55 paddlers, 30 paddlers, 12 paddlers, and 10 paddlers. This festival is a way to preserve the local tradition.}} ===Temples=== * {{see | name=Phra Phutthabat Temple | alt=วัดพระพุทธบาทราชวรมหาวิหาร | url= | email= | address= | lat=14.718517092736262 | long=100.78884845679885 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=07:30-17:00 | price=30 baht | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-07-31 | content=This temple is in Phra Phutthabat District, 28&nbsp;km north of the town along Highway 1. It is one of the most beautiful religious sites in Thailand. The temple houses the footprint of Lord Buddha found on a stone panel near Suwan Banpot Hill. The footprint was found in the reign of King Songtham of Ayutthaya. A spired square pavilion or mondop was built to cover the footprint. Close to the temple, Wat Tham Krabok is famous for its drug detoxification regime. Also, it was the last of the Hmong refugee camps in Thailand. }} * {{see | name=Wat Phra Phutthachai | alt=วัดพระพุทธฉาย | url=https://www.facebook.com/watphrachai.temple | email= | address= | lat=14.460289807206028 | long=100.94919157578036 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=07:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-08-05 | content=This temple is on a hillside. The main attraction is a picture of Lord Buddha appearing on a cliff wall. A wihara has been built to cover it. The surroundings are very pleasant and shady. }} * {{see | name=Phra Phuttha Nirarokhantarai Chaiwat Chaturathit | alt=พระพุทธนิรโรคันตรายชัยวัฒน์จตุรทิศ | url= | email= | address=GWH6+M29 อำเภอเมืองสระบุรี สระบุรี 18000 | lat=14.723356773653311 | long=101.35522893484855 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-08-05 | content=One of the four images of Buddha, representing Eastern Thailand, made by the Territorial Defence Department to express loyalty to King Rama VI and King Rama IX. It resides in the cruciform pavilion of Wat Sala Daeng. }} * {{see | name=Wat Phayao | alt=วัดพะเยาว์ | url= | email= | address=HV54+22H ตำบล ศาลารีไทย อำเภอ เสาไห้ สระบุรี 18160 | lat=14.557742120474323 | long=100.85552452113325 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-08-05 | content=The golden Buddha image of Wat Phayao is considered as one of the major sculptures of Ayutthaya Kingdom. The believers built a viharn with a cruciform plan as a residence for the Buddha image to enhance its dignity and to bring honour to the people of Saraburi. }} *'''Wat Khao Kaeo Worawihan (วัดเขาแก้ววรวิหาร)''' When King Rama IV visited Sao Hai District, he ordered the renovation of this temple and promoted it as a royal temple. There has been a rumor that a bright crystal ball would appear over the viharn of Wat Khao Khaeo on some nights. *'''Wat Samuha Pradittharam (วัดสมุหประดิษฐาราม)''': Inside this temple one can find beautiful murals depicting the Khawi folk tale. The main Buddha image, in the posture of subduing Mara, was taken from Sukhothai's Ancient City. It is cast in bronze and covered with gold leaf. *'''Wat Chanthaburi (วัดจันทบุรี)''': The main attraction is the ubosoth, constructed in 1893 during the reign of King Rama III. Inside are beautiful murals of the same period as the ubosot. They are still in perfect condition and depict the gathering of angels and the story of the Lord Buddha. *'''Chedi Phrakhun Mae (เจดีย์พระคุณแม่)''': The chedi is surrounded by Buddha images representing the seven days of the week. It was constructed to encourage children to remember the kindness of their mothers and to be good in return. ==Do== * {{do | name=Cliff Climbing – Abseiling | alt=ปีนหน้าผา-โรยตัว | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-03 | content=At Wat Phra Chai, Mueang District, is a 35-m cliff, appropriate for cliff climbing with a climb of less than 5&nbsp;metres high without the use of a rope. However, cushions are provided on the ground below and a climbing partner will always take care and block from behind the climber. The spot is on a mountain which is surrounded with cliffs on every side. On the east of Wat Phra Phutthachai lie large round stones alternating with timber forests. On the other route is a climbing location with a rope or Top Rope with a length of 40&nbsp;metres. Also, this is a sightseeing spot for the plain of the Pa Sak River as well as the scenery of Saraburi.}} * {{do | name=Tham Lumphini Suan Hin | alt=ถ้ำลุมพินีสวนหิน | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-03 | content=A cave in Kaeng Khoi District with a length of 1,800&nbsp;metres created naturally by underground water.}} *'''Rafting along the Pa Sak River (การล่องแม่น้ำป่าสัก)''': The mountains line up along the rafting route. At some parts stones and cliffs can be seen with strange shapes, similar to animals. *'''The National Dairy Cow Festival (งานโคนมแห่งชาติ)''' is organized in the Muak Lek District in January every year. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is the chairperson for the opening ceremony. It is the biggest event in Thailand for professional dairy farmers. *The '''Phra Phutthabat Homage Paying Fair (งานนมัสการรอยพระพุทธบาท)''' is held twice a year: starting on the first day of the waxing moon and continuing for 15 days until the full moon day in the third lunar month; and from the eighth day of the waxing moon, continuing for eight days until the full moon day in the fourth lunar month. *The '''Kam Fa Festival (ประเพณีกำฟ้า)''' is held on the second day of the waxing moon in the third lunar month. The eve of the festival features various forms of folk entertainment and activities including cockfighting and toasting sticky rice in bamboo. The Kam Fa Festival occurs on the third day of the waxing moon in the third lunar month. People perform merit making and attend sermons. The festival takes place annually at Phai Lio Sub-district, Don Phut District. *The '''Wat Sung Songkran Festival and Sao Nang Takhian Bathing (ประเพณีสงกรานต์สรงน้ำเสานางตะเคียนวัดสูง)''' is held annually on 23 April in front of Wat Sung's ordination hall, Sao Hai District. People perform merit making ceremonies and pour water onto elders and onto the Nang Takhian pillar. *'''Hae Phra Khiao Kaeo (ประเพณีแห่พระเขี้ยวแก้ว)''': Buddhists believe that Phra Khiao Kaeo was the tooth of the Lord Buddha. A festival is held on the first day of the waxing moon in the fourth lunar month. The people of Phra Phutthabat District take the tooth from Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan Museum and carry it in a procession around the town. They believe that if the procession is held, they will live in wealth and happiness. It is an annual tradition of the district. *The '''Chaopho Khao Tok Fair or Chaopho Khao Tok Procession (ประเพณีเจ้าพ่อเขาตก หรือ งานแห่เจ้าพ่อเขาตก)''' is held at Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan, Phra Phutthabat District, and is an annual fair. The event features supernatural power performances of Chaopho Khao Tok such as fire walking. There is also the Lo Ko dragon parade and Chinese opera performances. Mainly Chinese people, especially the followers of Chaopho Khao Tok, come from all over the country to celebrate this festival. The event begins on the first day of the waxing moon in the fourth lunar month, and continues for four days. *The '''Tak Bat Dok Mai Ceremony (ประเพณีตักบาตรดอกไม้)''' is considered a significant tradition of Phra Phutthabat District. This merit-making ceremony is held to coincide with the start of the annual three-month Buddhist Lent on the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month. During the ceremony, people offer alms to monks and candles to Wat Phra Phutthabat, early in the morning. In the afternoon, they offer flowers to the monks at Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan, Khun Khlon Sub-district, Phra Phutthabat District. They go to collect a kind of flower similar to Krachai (Rotunda) or turmeric with yellow or white flowers called "The Flower of Buddhist Lent". This herb-like flower is found on the hillside only during the Buddhist Lent period and only in Saraburi. While the monks are walking up the staircase to take the flowers to pay homage to the Lord Buddha's footprint, people wait along the steps with bowls of clean water in which are floated bullet wood flowers. They pour the water onto the feet of the monks as a means of washing away their sins. The Flower of Buddhist Lent was listed as a new species of plant in the world in the International Flowers Fair in July 2001 at Jurong Bird Park in [[Singapore]]. ==Buy== * Products from the Dairy Farming Promotion Organisation of Thailand, Muak Lek Dairy Cooperatives, and private organizations are sold, including sweetened beef, salted beef, curry puffs, vegetables and seasonal fruits like Nong Saeng mangoes, oranges, custard apples, pomegranates, dragon fruit, and grapes. *The area is also home to the Caroline cheese factory, one of Thailand's oldest family-owned cheese producers. *Other local food products are "herbal Chinese pork sausage with iodine" (kun chiang), "sweet dried pork" (mu sawan), "pounded pork" (mu thup) and "pork stewed in gravy" (mu phalo) and "Krayasat" (cereals and nuts in honey caramel). *'''Local hand-woven fabrics''' are Tin Chok, silk, and Mudmee textiles of the Thai Yuan people. *On Saturdays and Sundays, a trustworthy Thai rice wine called "sato" can be purchased from roadside vendors in Nong Kae. * {{buy | name=Tontarn Floating Market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=14.551694394673662 | long=100.88061090764214 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= Sundays 08:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-08-06 | content=Born from the merger of the villagers in the area has led to the sale of food and local product to other people. The market is a small market that is along the Phasak River. Tontarn floating market consists of many interesting things. First of all is desserts and local food. It has plenty of food to eat, whether it is the khao soi, kuay tiew rua, and sweets stuffed crispy egg crepe, but the highlights of this market is the "tai - yuan fried noodles" and "sweets Kong". The second thing is about dining areas. The dining area is pavilion that on the river. In the pavilion, they have mats and "thok" (table) following the Lanna tradition. Third is the show from descendants of people in Tontarn. At noon there will be a native dance with the sound of Thai instruments. The last thing is souvenirs. Most souvenirs are made by villagers, such as woven fabric, Tai - Yuan clothing and shoulder bags.}} *'''Weaving Centre of Tambon Ban Ton Tan (ศูนย์การเรียนรู้ทอผ้าตำบลบ้านต้นตาล)''': This centre is an educational facility for the youth and general public. There are various kinds of woven fabric on display such as loincloth, plain coloured cloth, Pha Si Khao, and fabric in the Dok Phikun – bullet wood flower – pattern, which is a traditional Thai Yuan style. ==Eat== * '''Curry Puff''' '''(กะหรี่ปั๊บ)''' is a famous dish from Saraburi, especially in Muak Lek District. Often filled with chicken, pineapple or taro mixed with curry. They can be found all over the province especially in larger towns and major highways. ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== * [[Khao Yai National Park]], one of the country's largest, is partly in the eastern part of this province but mostly in [[Nakhon Ratchasima]], where the headquarters is located and many activities are available. * [[Pak Chong]] - the nearest town to Khao Yai National Park. 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They include the countries [[Denmark]], [[Finland]], [[Iceland]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]], the autonomous [[Faroe Islands]] and [[Åland]], and in most definitions the autonomous [[Greenland]], as there are long-standing political, cultural and linguistic ties. These neighbours share a common heritage dating back at least to the [[Viking Age]], with several unions in the past and close cooperation today. At almost 1.2 million km² (463,000 square miles), the Nordic countries form one of the largest regions in Europe, but are home to only around 24 million people, accounting for a mere 4% of its population. The Nordic countries contain some of Europe's greatest natural wonders, and boast an excellent standard of living. Despite the common heritage and political affiliation, this wide area covers a great variety in nature and settlements: From the dense population and intense agriculture of Denmark, to the rugged coast of Norway and the glacial deserts of the arctic, from the volcanoes of Iceland to the deep forests and large lakes of Sweden and Finland. ==Countries== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Scandinavia regions map.png | regionmaptext=Map of the Nordic countries | region1name=[[Denmark]] | region1color=#d56d76 | region1items= | region1description= The smallest mainland Nordic country features hundreds of islands, rolling farmland, endless beaches and a more continental feel. | region2name=[[Finland]] | region2color=#8a84a3 | region2items= | region2description=A hundred thousand islands and lakes to explore in this bridge to the east. The most sparsely populated EU country and the only Nordic country to use the euro; the Finnish language is unrelated to the main languages in the rest of the Nordics. | region3name=[[Iceland]] | region3color=#d09440 | region3items= | region3description=Spectacular scenery of volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and waterfalls on this North Atlantic island. | region4name=[[Norway]] | region4color=#71b37b | region4items=including [[Svalbard]] | region4description=Famous for deep [[Fjords of Norway|fjords]], an endless coastline, steep mountains, glaciers, countless waterfalls, wooden churches and millennial maritime traditions. Norway's topography and nature have distinctive regional diversity. | region5name=[[Sweden]] | region5color=#d5dc76 | region5items= | region5description=The largest Nordic country by area and population is home to endless forests, clear blue lakes and the beautiful archipelagos along its coasts. | region6name=[[Faroe Islands]] | region6color=#d56d76 | region6items= | region6description=An autonomous territory of Denmark in the Atlantic Ocean with a very distinct culture and sense of national identity. Especially known for its dramatic natural scenery and unique bird life. | region7name=[[Åland]] | region7color=#ed0000 | region7items= | region7description=An archipelago and autonomous territory of Finland in the Baltic Sea, where the Swedish-speaking population has its own distinctive culture and sense of quasi-national identity. }} * [[Greenland]] is an autonomous territory of Denmark; geographically part of [[North America]]. The indigenous people, the Inuit, are also culturally and linguistically close to Native Americans, but there is a strong modern Nordic influence. It is fully involved in the Nordic cooperation, including rights to visit, reside and work across borders (which for Greenland don't apply to other EEA citizens). * While the [[Baltic states]] have much common history with the Nordic countries, and [[Estonia|Estonians]] in particular claim their country to be Nordic, they are not members of the Nordic Council and they are covered by a separate region on Wikivoyage. ==Cities== [[Image:Cph_nyhavn.jpg|thumb|250px|Many of [[old towns of the Nordic countries|Scandinavia's old towns]] are close to the Baltic sea. The picture shows the Nyhavn canal in [[Copenhagen]]]] <!-- It is customary to have no more than nine cities listed for a region, and to suggest changes to the list on the talk page before making them. Other cities can be listed in their country article, or in a meaningful context in the article's text. --> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Aarhus]]|wikidata=Q25319}} — a brilliant Open Air Museum containing historic buildings from towns and cities across Denmark, many from the 1800s *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Bergen]]|wikidata=Q26793}} — old Hanseatic trading centre with wonderfully cute wooden buildings, a magnificent mountain setting, varied nightlife and tons of atmosphere *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Copenhagen]]|wikidata=Q1748}} — a vast number of offers for cultural experiences, shopping and the inspiration of Danish design traditions, a world-renowed centre of [[fine dining]] with "new Nordic cuisine", has picturesque canals. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Gothenburg]]|wikidata=Q25287}} — Sweden's largest harbour and industrial city, and the largest Nordic non-capital city *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Helsinki]]|wikidata=Q1757}} — the "Daughter of the Baltic", Finland's capital and largest city with its iconic cathedral and architecture resembling that of [[Saint Petersburg]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Oslo]]|wikidata=Q585}} — museums of national importance, a beautiful setting, lively nightlife and cultural scene *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Reykjavík]]|wikidata=Q1764}} — the northernmost national capital in the world *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Stockholm]]|wikidata=Q1754}} — spread out over a number of islands, one of the most beautiful cities of Scandinavia *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Turku]]|wikidata=Q38511}} — Finland's oldest city and former capital, and the gateway to the Archipelago Sea; the huge Castle and Cathedral are the two poles of historic Turku, between which just about every important site in the city can be found ==Other destinations== <!-- Limited to 9 items. Additions should be proposed to talk page.--> [[Image:Norden.jpg|thumb|250px|Nordic Flags]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Gotland]]|wikidata=Q1027830}} — the largest island in the Baltic Sea, with the UNESCO heritage main town of [[Visby]] and great partying in the summer * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Jostedalsbreen]]|wikidata=Q654352}} — the largest glacier on the European mainland * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Laponia]]|wikidata=Q1137314}} — one of Europe's largest wilderness areas, in northernmost Sweden * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Mývatn]]|wikidata=Q212051}} — a lake region near Akureyri in the north of Iceland * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Nordkapp]]|wikidata=Q4069}} — this cliff is the northernmost point of continental Europe * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Nuuksio National Park]]|wikidata=Q1815268}} — a pint-sized marvel just 35 km from Helsinki * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Saariselkä]]|wikidata=Q1815690}} — a winter sports centre in Finnish Lapland, neighbouring the vast [[Urho Kekkonen National Park]] * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Sydfynske Øhav]]|wikidata=Q1270287}} — 55 islands and islets, one of Denmark's most scenic areas * {{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Þingvellir National Park]]|wikidata=Q107370}} — not only is this the original site of the longest running parliament in the world, it's also where the North American and European continental shelf plates are being torn apart ==Understand== {{NordicCountries}} {{Infobox|Rising land, fjords, and other traces of the Ice Age|{{in5}}''See also: [[Ice Age]]'' The Nordic countries were covered by ice during the last ice age, until 10,000&nbsp;BC. The ice has set its mark on the scenery. The Earth's crust was pushed down, and is still rising in modern times, up to one centimetre each year in the Kvarken region of Sweden and Finland. The post-glacial rebound constantly moves the coastline; most modern settlements and farmlands in Sweden and Finland were navigable sea a few thousand years, or even less than 1,000 years ago. The movement is enough for old people to remember a different shoreline. The ice has set other traces in the scenery, such as enormous rocks in otherwise flat terrain and sandy terraces a hundred metre high at some valley mouths. [[File:GeirangerFjord.jpg|thumb|<span style="font-size:110%">Norway's Geiranger fjord</span>]] The [[fjords of Norway]] were also created by glacial erosion, though at a longer time scale. The rising land has lifted parts of some fjords above the sea level and in this way created picturesque lakes. In Norse mythology, the gods Thor and Loki visited the giant Skrymir, who gave them many challenges. Skrymir wagered that Thor, famous for his strength and thirst for beer, could not empty Skrymir's enormous drinking horn in three sips. While Thor took great effort, he failed. Skrymir revealed that he had put the spike of the horn into the sea, to prevent Thor from emptying the horn. However, the sea level had dropped since before he drank.}} '''''Scandinavia''''' is a geographic term including only [[Denmark]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]]. The term '''''Nordic countries''''' also includes [[Finland]] and [[Iceland]], although the terms often are used interchangeably by visitors. [[Greenland]] is geographically a part of North America, but is politically linked to the rest of the Nordic countries by being both an integral part of the Danish Kingdom and a member of the '''Nordic Council''', a cooperative organization. Norway and Sweden make up the Scandinavian Peninsula, as Denmark is separated from the two by the entry to the Baltic Sea. "Fennoscandia" is a rarely used technical term for the Scandinavian mainland plus Finland, while the Jutland peninsula (the mainland portion of Denmark, but not its main centre of population) also includes part of German [[Schleswig Holstein]]. As a political and cultural term, "Nordic countries" includes islands in the Atlantic such as Iceland, the Faroes and in most definitions Greenland, as there are long-standing political and linguistic ties. Estonia considers itself at least partially Nordic due to its linguistic and cultural ties with Finland, but is not always seen as such by others. The Nordic countries share many cultural traits, including similar flags, and most of their languages are related. They have a shared history and are economically interconnected. The Nordic passport union was formed in the 1950s, and there was a common labour market long before the European Union. There is considerable shopping, tourism and migration across the borders – one reason for the non-EU Iceland and Norway to join the Schengen agreement was not to spoil this. Denmark, Finland and Sweden are EU members; Norway and Iceland have rejected EU membership but belong to the EFTA (which has free trade with the EU) and the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen area]]. Greenland left the European Union in 1985 mostly over disputes concerning fisheries. After the Second World War, the Nordic countries became high-income countries. Norway and Iceland in particular have profited from an abundance of natural resources. Sweden and Finland also have their share, but in the international marketplace they are mostly famous for strong brands like Ikea, Volvo, Saab, Ericsson and Nokia. Although Denmark has developed sophisticated businesses in a number of industries, it is above all the leading agricultural country in the North, especially famous for pork products and bakery items. High minimum wages and taxes translate into high prices for visitors. Elaborate '''welfare states''' supported by '''high tax rates''' are a common characteristic of the Nordic countries. Most things are highly organized, and visitors can expect everything to proceed according to plans, rules and timetables. The Nordic countries are among the least corrupt in the world, enjoy a relatively low crime rate, and consistently rank among the most livable countries in the world. In addition, the Nordic countries are the world's most highly-rated in terms of gender equality, with the world's highest proportions of women in senior leadership positions, as well as generous paternity and maternity leave and a strong culture of equal responsibility in child rearing. In part due to this strong tradition of gender equality, Nordic national teams often punch above their weight in female sports competitions, especially soccer and handball. Although the neoliberalist wave has also affected the politics here, the support for the welfare state among people is strong. === History === {{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse|Nordic history|Danish Empire|Swedish Empire}} [[File:Northern Europe land use map.png|thumb|Predominant land use in the Nordic Countries compared to neighbouring countries in Northern Europe. Yellow: predominantly farmland; dark green: forest; light green: grassland including treeless mountainous moorland; brown: tundra and high mountains.]] Scandinavia and Finland were covered by an ice sheet around 10,000&nbsp;BC. As the ice pushed the land down, it is still rising from the sea, at a rate near 1&nbsp;cm a year. As the ice melted, the north Germanic peoples populated southern coastal areas and Finns and Sami migrated from the Ural Mountains. Thus, the Nordic countries were among the last parts of Eurasia to be settled by humans. The 8th to the 11th centuries are known as the Viking Age. "Viking" is not the name of a tribe or nation, but the Old Norse word for "sailor". Most Norse people were farmers who remained in Scandinavia, and were by definition ''not'' Vikings, but some Norsemen (and in some cases women) sailed the Atlantic and European rivers, venturing as far as [[Canada]] and [[Central Asia]], sometimes settling at the destination, and taking part in the foundation of nations such as [[England]], [[France]], and [[Russia]]. The expeditions ranged from peaceful trade to pirate raids, the latter giving the Norse a bad reputation across Europe. Iceland was settled during the Viking Age primarily by migrants from Western Norway. The first decades of colonization is known as the "land grab years" (iclandic: ''Landnámsöld''). While a notable number of women or slaves originated from Scotland and Ireland, cultural and political ties were mostly to Scandinavia and the Old Norse language remained so linguistically stable in Iceland, that some renditions of the Old Norse Sagas render them with modern Icelandic pronunciation which is close enough to the real thing. Iceland's ancient ''sagas'' includes important parts of Norway's medieval history and literature. As the Norse nations were unified and Christianized around AD&nbsp;1000, the Viking raids declined. Finland was Christianized and annexed by Sweden in the 13th century. The Nordic countries were joint in the Kalmar Union throughout the 14th and 15th centuries, but since Sweden broke away in the 16th century, they fought eleven wars against Denmark, during the following 300 years, until the idea of Scandinavian unity was revived in the 19th century. During the years under Denmark, Norway was heavily influenced by Danish politics and language, and written Danish also became the language of Norway. After independence from Denmark in 1814, leading men in Norway swiftly compiled a democratic constitution that is still in effect as one of the oldest in the world. Norway had a high degree of autonomy during the union with Sweden (1814-1905) and broke away peacefully. Finland was ceded to Russia following its victory over Sweden in the [[Napoleonic Wars]], and remained part of the [[Russian Empire]] until its collapse in 1917. The Russian influence in Finland is particularly visible in its capital [[Helsinki]], where the architecture of many of its historic buildings is reminiscent of the Imperial Russian capital [[Saint Petersburg]]. Norway, Finland and Iceland gained or regained independence during the early 20th century. Since the end of [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], the five Nordic countries have prospered to democratic welfare states. Though they have taken different paths in the international community, with Norway and Iceland rejecting the European Union, and Finland being the only Nordic country to adopt the euro, the brotherhood between the Nordic nations is only tainted by friendly rivalry. ===Geography=== Denmark borders on [[Germany]], while Finland and northern Norway border on [[Russia]], but otherwise the Nordic countries are separated from their neighbours by the Baltic, the North Sea or the Atlantic itself. Denmark is usually regarded as part of continental Europe, while the rest of the Nordic countries are not. Denmark is part of the North European Plain - the largely mountain-free lowland that also includes Belgium, the Netherlands, northern Germany and large parts of Poland. An abundance of '''land, water and wilderness''' is a common characteristic of the Nordic countries. While Denmark is mostly farmland or settlements with little wilderness, the land is still dominated by the sea and the most populous areas are on islands; you are always less than an hour from the sea. Also in Iceland and Norway most people live near the sea. The Nordic countries are often counted among the smaller countries of Europe, but this is largely due to their small populations, and they cover a surprisingly large chunk of land. Outside Russia, Sweden is the fourth largest country in Europe and Norway is the fifth largest. Norway's largest municipality by area (Kautokeino) is almost four times the size of Luxembourg but has only 3,000 inhabitants. Sweden is ten times larger than Denmark. The Nordic countries have a large extent north-south. There is for instance an equal distance from the southernmost point in Denmark to either the [[Nordkapp]] at the northernmost point of mainland Norway or to [[Syracuse (Italy)|Syracuse]] in southern [[Sicily]]. Even without Greenland, the Nordic countries are larger than the [[United Kingdom]], [[France]] and [[Germany]] combined. Most areas of the Nordic countries are sparsely populated and the northern sections are the least populated in the EU. A drive through the counties Troms and Finnmark is about 1,000 km, which is longer than London to Inverness. Only around and south of the Bergen–Oslo–Stockholm–Helsinki line there is population comparable to continental Europe. Norway and Sweden have a 1600-km border (one of the longest in Europe) with about 70 crossing points by road. Norway and Finland has some 730&nbsp;km joint border with 6 crossing points by road. The part of Norway, Sweden and Finland north of the arctic circle is often referred to as ''Nordkalotten'' ("Cap of the North"), which largely corresponds to ''Sápmi'', the traditional home of the [[Sami culture|Sami people]]. At more than 300,000 km² it is about the size of Germany and constitutes about one third of the Nordic countries, but less than a million people live in this northernmost region. The landscapes and nature varies much across the Nordic countries. Denmark is a flat lowland like the Netherlands and Northern Germany. Iceland is both volcanic and Arctic. Norway and Sweden share the Scandinavian peninsula, which is highest on the Atlantic coast and gradually becomes lower until Sweden meets the Baltic sea. The Scandinavian mountains are steep and rugged on the Atlantic side with deep [[Fjords of Norway|fjords]] cutting into the bedrock, gentle on the Eastern side. They run through most of Norway's length and parts of Sweden's and constitute Europe's longest mountain range. Finland is relatively flat, and characterized by lakes scattered over the entire country. Deep pine tree forests stretch from eastern Norway across much of Sweden and Finland, and form the western end of the great Russian taiga. Galdhøpiggen, in Norway's [[Jotunheimen]] national park, is at {{m|2469}} the tallest European mountain north of the Alps, while Kebnekaise is Sweden's tallest mountain at {{m|2104}}. ===Climate=== [[File:Satellitbild_över_Sverige_15_mars_2002.jpg|thumb|Satellite image of Scandinavia and Finland in March. Sea ice covers the Bothnian Bay, while what snow there may have been in Denmark and southern Sweden is gone.]] {{seealso|Winter in the Nordic countries}} The Nordic countries cover a wide range of climate and prevailing weather depends on latitude as well as altitude, distance from oceans and landscape. In Norway in particular, weather can differ considerably within a short distance due to the mountains and valleys. In winter distance from ocean is the most important factor. Weather also varies considerably from week to week, as the weather systems of the Westerlies and those of the Arctic chase high and low pressures. Finland in particular can have easterly winds bring hot weather in summer or cold in winter, or westerly winds bring mild and moist weather. The Nordic countries have a temperate to Arctic climate, while much milder than other locations at the same latitude. While a large section of the Nordic countries lies north of the arctic circle (Norwegian: ''polarsirkelen''), locals basically use the term "arctic" for areas with a real arctic climate such as Svalbard and the North Pole. The Scandinavian Mountains and wide areas in the very north of Fennoskandia is alpine tundra with an alpine-arctic climate. Most locals don't use the term "tundra" and instead refer to this cool, treeless areas as ''snaufjell'', ''vidde'', ''duottar'', ''tunturi'' or ''fjäll'' (English: ''fell''). There are areas with permafrost in the high mountains of South Norway and some areas at lower altitudes in Northern Sweden/Norway. Vardø in eastern Finnmark is one of the few towns with an Arctic climate. Denmark and coastal areas of Southern Norway, Iceland and Western Sweden experience only occasional frost and snow during winter. Summers in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland are pleasantly warm, with day temperatures in the range {{convert|15-30|C|sigfig=1}}. In the mountains and along western coasts, the weather is generally more unstable. Finland has the most stable sunny weather in summer. In general, the further inland, the larger the difference between summer and winter. While western Norway and the Atlantic Islands only see temperature differ moderately between summer and winter, in Finland the temperature occasionally drops below −20°C (−5°F) even in the south, with records below −50°C (−55°F) in the north – Norway's and Sweden's northern interior has equally cold winters. [[File:Climate chart of Helsinki.svg|thumb|Average temperature and precipitation by month, Helsinki]] [[File:Climate chart of Copenhagen.svg|thumb|Average temperature and precipitation by month, Copenhagen]] The Norwegian coast gets the most precipitation in all of Europe. While autumn tends to be the wet season, weather can change fast around the year. In coastal areas spring and early summer are usually the driest seasons. The further north, the greater is the variation of '''daylight''' between summer and winter. North of the Arctic circle, the [[Midnight Sun]] can be seen in part of the summer, and Arctic night experienced part of the winter. In midwinter, the hours with daylight – or in the far north: even dusk – are few and precious; try to be outdoors before first sign of dawn. Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki (around 60 degrees north) enjoy ''white nights'' in June, but only six hours of daylight in December. ===Electricity=== [[Electricity]] is available nearly everywhere. All countries use 230 V 50 Hz. Denmark uses the E and K power plug; the other countries use F (Schuko). The K power plug is not compatible with the F power plug because it does not have the two earthing clips. Cabins away from settlements and public roads may or may not have electricity, sometimes solar powered 12 V DC or USB. ==Talk== North Germanic languages are spoken in all the Nordic countries. People who have regular Nordic contacts usually know how to adjust their Danish, Norwegian or Swedish into '''''Skandinavisk''''' ("Scandinavian") so that it is more easily understood by the others. However, mutual intelligibility is limited between those who have had less contact across the borders (and thus less trained ears), and Finnish, Greenlandic and Sámi are not related to the German languages at all – although the proximity and common history has resulted in lots of loanwords, and similar meanings of words even when the words themselves differ. '''[[Danish phrasebook|Danish]], [[Norwegian phrasebook|Norwegian]] and [[Swedish phrasebook|Swedish]]''' are closely related and more or less mutually intelligible in their standard forms, especially in writing. From the middle ages until the late 19th century (when writing standards for Norwegian were created), Danish was the written language of Norway. As these are Germanic languages, there are many cognates in German and Dutch, and even English speakers will be able to recognise the odd word once they get their heads around the phonetic spelling: e.g. English ''school'' is Swedish ''skola'' and Danish/Norwegian ''skole'', while ''first'' becomes ''först/først''. Everyday words such as "open", "room", "bus" and "taxi" are virtually identical to English. Many grocery items also, for instance "bread" is "brød/bröd", "milk" is "melk/mjölk". Norwegian and Swedish are often recognized by the use of pitch accent giving these languages a "singing" quality like Latvian and some South Slavic languages, but unlike most other European languages. While Swedish and Norwegian may seem very similar, there are notable differences in vocabulary and several false friends that can cause confusion and fun. For instance Swedes say "glass" when they want ice cream, Norwegians say "iskrem" or simply "is" – which means just ice in Swedish. When Swedes say "rolig" they mean funny or amusing, whereas Norwegian "rolig" means calm or easy. Norwegians in Sweden (or Swedes in Norway) often pick up some local words to make themselves understood and create a mix known as "Svorsk" ("Sworegian"). While a few archaic dialects are only understood by locals, virtually everyone speaks their country's standard national language, though in Norway people use their dialects in most contexts. Still, Bokmål as spoken by people in Oslo's west end is the unofficial standard spoken Norwegian; presenters on national TV and radio will use something close to this standard East Norwegian or a likewise standardized West Norwegian (both writing standards of Norwegian, Nynorsk and Bokmål, are approximations of different "average dialects" rather than the native tongue of any individual Norwegian). While '''[[Icelandic phrasebook|Icelandic]] and [[Faroese phrasebook|Faroese]]''' are also North Germanic languages, they have been in a linguistic freezer since the 13th century, and are largely unintelligible to other Germanic speakers. They developed from Old Norwegian (also known as Old West Norse), as the islands were largely colonized by Norwegians. Norn, the Norse variant spoken in Shetland and Orkney until about 1500, is closely related to Faroese. Many cognates will still be recognisable particularly to visitors from West Norway. Icelanders and Faroese learn Danish at school, and can in theory talk with their Scandinavian kinsmen in a Nordic tongue, though in practice, Danish proficiency tends to be poor among Icelanders who don't have regular contact with Scandinavia. The real outliers are '''[[Finnish phrasebook|Finnish]]''' and the '''[[Saami phrasebook|Sámi languages]]''', which belong to the Finno-Ugric family, and '''[[Greenlandic phrasebook|Greenlandic]]''', which is Eskimo–Aleut. These are not Germanic or even Indo-European languages at all, making them considerably harder for speakers of most other European languages to learn. On the other hand, Finland has a roughly 5% Swedish-speaking minority, and Finnish and Swedish have equal legal standing. Finnish speakers study Swedish at school and about 45% are conversant in Swedish by adulthood. Still, most Finns have better mastery of English than Swedish, while urban Swedish speakers usually are fluent in all three. Finnish is quite closely related to Estonian and to some [[Minority cultures of Russia#Finno-Ugric peoples|minority languages in Russia]] (notably Karelian) while Hungarian is distant enough not to help in intelligibility. The Sámi languages also belong to the Finno-Ugric family and Sámi is an official language in some municipalities of [[Finnish Lapland|Lapland]] and [[Finnmark]] and also a recognized minority language in Sweden. The [[Sámi culture|Sámi]] are generally bilingual with the main language of their countries. The people of [[Åland]] speak Swedish (with widely varying proficiency in Finnish). In Greenland many are bilingual with Danish. The Nordic alphabets contain some special letters: å, ä/æ and ö/ø (the latter versions in Danish and Norwegian). In contrast to diacritic letters in many other languages, these are letters in their own right, ordered at the end of the alphabet; see the phrasebooks for details. Icelandic also contains the letter "þ", Icelandic and Faroese the letter "ð" – which used to exist in English and are now mostly represented by "th" in words that used to contain them – and both those languages use vowels with accents, which change the pronunciation of the letter. The Sámi languages also have letters of their own. The Nordic countries have some of the highest levels of '''English''' proficiency among countries where English is not an official or first language. Public information (such as in public transport or government offices) is often printed in English in addition to the relevant official languages. Tourist information is often printed in other languages as well, typically German or French. Virtually everybody born since 1945 speaks at least basic English, and younger people tend to be fluent. Most students also study a third major European language, such as '''German''', '''French''' and increasingly '''Spanish'''. Foreign language television programmes, as well as segments of local programmes with foreign language (e.g. interviews with foreigners), are usually shown in their original language with subtitles, with only children's programmes sometimes being dubbed into the local language, and even then DVDs and cinemas also offer the original language with subtitles. ==Get in== [[Image:Skaergaarden.jpg|thumb|250px|Archipelagos run along much of the coasts. They consist of thousands of rocky inlets, like this one seen from the Stockholm–Tallinn ferry.]] Most of the Nordic countries are part of the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]] (exceptions include Greenland, the Faroe Islands and [[Svalbard]]), so residents of and visitors to EU can usually get here with little bureaucracy. Iceland, Norway and the non-Schengen territories are not part of EU (and Åland not part of the EU VAT union), so there is still a customs border here, although actual customs checks are rare when crossing the border by land. There are also special requirements for those [[travelling with pets]] (some diseases common in central Europe are absent in the Nordic countries). Border crossing usually proceeds with no or minimal delay. In countries where a specific Nordic country lacks diplomatic representation, the processing of visa applications is usually delegated to the embassy of one of the other Nordic countries. Sometimes, countries with multiple Nordic embassies may also have visa applications delegated to one specific Nordic embassy. For instance, in Singapore, the Danish embassy also processes visa applications for Iceland (which does not have an embassy in Singapore), Norway and Finland (which have embassies in Singapore, but delegate visa processing to the Danish embassy). ===By plane=== Due to the large distances and the surrounding waters, air travel is often the most practical way to get into the Nordic countries. All the largest cities have international airports, and even towns like [[Haugesund]] and [[Ålesund]] have some international flights. Almost all European airlines serve at least one Nordic airport. * '''[http://www.flysas.com SAS Scandinavian Airlines]''' (''Denmark, Norway, Sweden'') is the flag carrier and dominant airline of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. [[Copenhagen Airport]] ({{IATA|CPH}}) is the main hub, with secondary hubs in [[Stockholm_Arlanda_Airport|Stockholm-Arlanda]] and [[Oslo Airport, Gardermoen|Oslo-Gardermoen]]. Intercontinental flights to [[San Francisco]], [[Chicago]], [[Washington, D.C]], [[New York City|New York]], [[Bangkok]], [[Beijing]], [[Shanghai]] and [[Tokyo]] * '''[http://finnair.com Finnair]''' (''Finland'') is Finland's flag carrier, flying out from its main base in Helsinki ({{IATA|HEL}}), utilizing its eastern location for transit flights between Europe and Asia. Intercontinental flights to [[New York City|New York]], [[Delhi]], [[Bangkok]], [[Beijing]], [[Shanghai]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Seoul]], [[Tokyo]], [[Nagoya]], [[Osaka]] and [[Singapore]]. * '''[http://icelandair.com Icelandair]''' (''Iceland'') – Iceland's flag carrier leverages on its strategic location midway between Europe and North America to maintain a strong presence on North American routes, with its main hub in [[Keflavík International Airport|Keflavík Airport]] ({{IATA|KEF}}). Intercontinental flights to [[Seattle]], [[Twin Cities|Minneapolis-St Paul]], [[Orlando]], [[Boston]], [[New York City|New York]], [[Toronto]], [[Halifax (Nova Scotia)|Halifax]], and Philadelphia Int'l Airport. Transiting through Keflavík is a great way to get to the countries in the region from the United States and Canada, as there are not many direct flights from the United States and Canada to the countries in the region. Especially in the off-season. * '''[http://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways]''' (''Faroe Islands'') - Flies to many destinations in the North Atlantic, including Britain and Iceland, and their partner airline '''Icelandair''' extends the North Atlantic network to include several destinations in [[Greenland]]. * '''[http://norwegian.com Norwegian]''' (''Scandinavia'') is a budget carrier, which despite the name, does not just fly from Norway. It flies from Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen although they ended their intercontinental operations in 2021. Besides these, many international airlines offer direct routes to the Nordic countries. ''Emirates'', ''Gulf Air'', ''Air Canada'' and ''Singapore Airlines'' fly to Copenhagen, ''Air China'' to Stockholm. Also ''PIA'' (''Pakistan''), ''Thai'', ''Qatar Airways'', ''American Airlines'', ''Delta'', and ''United Airlines'' all service several intercontinental routes to Scandinavia. Alternative low cost airlines in the region include [http://www.norwegian.com ''Norwegian''] in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Many of the low cost airlines mainly serve routes between the colder Scandinavia and the sunny Mediterranean; hence you can also often find bargain flights from Spain, Italy, etc. should you wish to experience a real Nordic winter. ===By train=== [[Denmark]] is well-connected to the German rail network. The direct connection to Copenhagen is, however, by the Puttgarden–Rødby ferry (a fixed link by subsea tunnel is expected to open in the late 2020s). [[Sweden]] is connected to Danish railways via the Øresund bridge between Copenhagen and Malmö, and to the German capital by a bi-daily [[sleeper train]] during the summer, bypassing Denmark via the [[Trelleborg]]–[[Rostock]] ferry – this is the last of a once formidable network of sleeper services between Central Europe and Scandinavia, as the German railways has gotten out of the business. The connections from Germany may be sold out on busy days in the tourist season, book in time. The only rail connections from the east are to southern [[Finland]] from [[St Petersburg]] and [[Moscow]] in [[Russia]], suspended in 2022 because of Russia's war on Ukraine. For Interrail pass holders most of the ferries crossing the Baltic and North seas offer discounts (25–50%), but only the Scandlines ferries are completely included in the pass (see [[#By ferry|By ferry]] below). {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:33,3%;" | * '''[[Hamburg]]''', ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Berlin]]''', ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Berlin]]''', ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Moscow]]''', ([[Russia]]) - * '''[[St Petersburg]]''', ([[Russia]]) - | style="vertical-align:top;width:33,3%;" | :'''[[Copenhagen]]''', ([[Denmark]])) :'''[[Malmö]]''', ([[Sweden]] :'''[[Aarhus]]''', ([[Denmark]]) :'''[[Helsinki]]''', ([[Finland]]) :'''[[Helsinki]]''', ([[Finland]]) | style="vertical-align:top;width:33,3%;" | : [http://www.bahn.de DB Deutsche Bahn], 5 hours (day) : [http://www.berlin-night-express.com/ SJ Berlin Night Express] {{dead link|December 2020}}, 8½ hours (night) : [http://www.bahn.de DB Deutsche Bahn], 8½ hours (day) : [https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/russian_timetables VR Finnish Railways]{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, 14½ hours (night) : [https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/russian_timetables VR Finnish Railways]{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, 3½ hours (day) |} ===By ferry=== {{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries}} Norway is served by ferries from Denmark and Germany. To Sweden, there are ferries from Denmark, Germany, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. Iceland is connected to Denmark and the Faroe Islands by ferry. To Finland there are ferries from Estonia and Germany. {| |- | style="vertical-align:top;width:33,3%;" | * '''[[Kiel]]''' ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Kiel]]''' ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Travemünde]]''' ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Travemünde]]''' ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Travemünde]]''' ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Rostock]]''' ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Rostock]]''' ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Rostock]]''' ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Sassnitz]]''' ([[Germany]]) * '''[[Tallinn]]''' ([[Estonia]]) * '''[[Tallinn]]''' ([[Estonia]]) * '''[[Riga]]''' ([[Latvia]]) * '''[[Ventspils]]''' ([[Latvia]]) * '''[[Liepāja]]''' ([[Latvia]]) * '''[[Gdansk]]''' ([[Poland]]) * '''[[Gdansk]]''' ([[Poland]]) * '''[[Klaipėda]]''' ([[Lithuania]]) * '''[[Świnoujście]]''' ([[Poland]]) * '''[[Świnoujście]]''' ([[Poland]]) * '''[[Puttgarden]]''' ([[Germany]]) | style="vertical-align:top;width:33,3%;" | :'''[[Oslo]]''' ([[Norway]]) :'''[[Gothenburg]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Trelleborg]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Malmö]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Helsinki]]''' ([[Finland]]) :'''[[Gedser]]''' ([[Denmark]]) :'''[[Trelleborg]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Helsinki]]''' ([[Finland]]) :'''[[Trelleborg]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Helsinki]]''' ([[Finland]]) :'''[[Stockholm]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Stockholm]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Nynäshamn]]'''&sup1; ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Nynäshamn]]'''&sup1; ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Nynäshamn]]'''&sup1; ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Karlskrona]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Karlshamn]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Ystad]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Trelleborg]]''' ([[Sweden]]) :'''[[Rødby]]''' ([[Denmark]]) | style="vertical-align:top;width:33,3%;" | :[http://www.colorline.com Color Line], 19½ hours :[http://www.stenaline.com Stena Line], 14 hours :[http://www.ttline.com TT Line], 10 hours :[http://www.finnlines.com/ferry-trips/ Finnlines], 9 hours :[http://www.finnlines.com/ferry-trips/ Finnlines], 27 hours :[http://scandlines.com Scandlines], 1¾ hours :[http://www.ttline.com TT Line] and [http://www.stenaline.com Stena Line], 6 hours :[http://www.finnlines.com/ferry-trips/ Tallink Silja line], 26 hours :[http://www.stenaline.com Stena Line], 4 hours :Many operators, 2-4 hours :[http://www.tallinksilja.com Tallink Silja line], 17 hours :[http://www.tallinksilja.com Tallink Silja line], 17 hours :[http://www.stenaline.com Stena Line], 10 hours :[http://www.stenaline.com Stena Line], 13 hours :[http://polferries.com/ Polferries], 18 hours :[http://www.stenaline.pl/en/ferries/ Stena Line]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, 11 hours :[https://booking.dfds.it/lisco/lsvenska DFDS]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, 15 hours :[http://polferries.com/ Polferries], 6½ hours :[http://www.unityline.eu/ Unity Line], 7 hours :[http://scandlines.com Scandlines], ¾ hours |} '''¹''' <small>About 1 hour south of Stockholm by suburban train</small> ===By car=== Most ferries to the Nordic countries take cars, including on the routes from Germany and Estonia. The only overland connections from the rest of Europe are across Denmark's short border with Germany or via Russia. Denmark's main islands Fyn (Funen) and Sjælland (Zealand including Copenhagen) are connected to Jylland (Jutland) by bridge. Zealand is in turn connected to the Scandinavian peninsula through the Öresund bridge. Finland has a long land border to Russia, with several border crossings, including the one of E18 near Saint Petersburg (most of the others are remote). Also Norway has an overland border crossing with Russia, in the far north-east. Denmark is connected to the continental road network. From Denmark it is possible to cross to Sweden over the Öresund bridge (which is a toll road, see [https://www.oresundsbron.com official site] for prices – around €50 as of 2017). There are many ferry connections from Denmark to Sweden; most of them take cars. Save a few short stretches of regular road, you can drive all the way to Stockholm or Oslo on highway from the German ones, but keep in mind that the tolls on the two Danish highway bridges you need to pass to get to Sweden are heavy, and you could save money and kilometres on your car taking a more direct route with a ferry. Also some other longer bridges and tunnels (especially in Norway) levy tolls to pay for their construction. Otherwise Nordic roads are virtually toll free, but some of the larger cities (notably Stockholm, Gothenburg and Oslo) have introduced congestion charges for driving in the centre. ===By yacht=== {{see also|Boating on the Baltic Sea}} Iceland, the Faroes and Greenland are out in the Atlantic, so getting there requires some serious off-shore experience, but Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland are quite easily reached from the rest of northern Europe, e.g. Dutch and British vessels are regularly seen even in Finnish marinas. Norway is behind the North Sea for most visitors, but also reachable by the coast via Denmark or Sweden, while the Danish Straits, the [[Kiel Canal]] and the [[Göta Kanal|Göta Canal]] are the main options for visitors from the west to Finland or Sweden. The Baltic Sea is also reachable via inland waterways from most European countries. The Nordic countries have a huge number of yachts compared to the population, so the infrastructure is good – and the archipelagos and fjords offer an endless coastline to explore. ==Get around== Thanks to the [[Travelling around the Schengen Area|Schengen Area]] and the Nordic passport union, you seldom have to worry about border crossings. The main exception is travel to Greenland, the Faroe Islands or Svalbard, which are not part of Schengen. Iceland, Norway and the non-Schengen territories are not part of EU, and Åland not part of the EU customs union, so there are still customs borders. If you have [[Travelling with pets|pets]], [[Recreational shooting|arms]] or other special goods, you might have to contact customs whether or not there is a customs station where you cross or any actual checks. A passport or suitable ID may be needed to board ferries and aeroplanes on international routes. The one land border where checks are common is the one between Denmark and Sweden, where "temporary checks" have been the rule rather than the exception since 2015. ===By ferry=== {{seealso|Baltic Sea ferries}} [[Image:Silja Serenade.jpg|thumb|''Silja Serenade'', a typical Helsinki–Stockholm ferry]] {{infobox|[[Baltic Sea cruises]]|''"Our level of drunkenness was normal for a cruise of this kind."'' The managing director of shipping company Tallink gave an interesting quote after his and the entire board's drunken rampage on one of Tallink's cruise ships in 2006. (The accusations against the VIP's included sexual harassment against female staff, beating up a bartender and causing a fire by putting a fish in a toaster.) The director's explanation clearly shows the main PR problem about the cruise ships on the Baltic Sea: they have a reputation as trashy booze boats, far from the glamour of other international cruises. This is largely due to the fact that the tickets can be dirt cheap – sometimes less than 50 SEK – and that tax-free alcohol shopping is among the main attractions. Still, some of the ships are really pretty, and it is an easy and cheap way to get a glimpse of a country on the other side of the Baltic Sea. Also, not all cruises include obnoxious drunks trying to toast fish. [[Stockholm]] is the main port in Sweden for the cruises, and the main destinations are [[Helsinki]], [[Åland]] and [[Turku]] in [[Finland]], [[Tallinn]] in [[Estonia]] and [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]]. Ships are operated by [http://www.vikingline.se Viking Line], [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/ Tallink-Silja], [http://www.birka.se Birka Cruises] and [http://www.msccruises.se MSC cruises]. To get the cheapest tickets, try to go on a weekday in low season, share a four-bed cabin with some friends and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for last minute offers. |}} No visit to the Nordic countries is complete without a ferry cruise. Major coastal cities of the Baltic Sea are often connected with ferry lines, e.g. Turku–Stockholm and Helsinki–Tallinn, and ferries are a natural part of many journeys for Scandinavians. The larger long-distance ferries are in effect cruise ships, with behemoths like the ''Silja Europa'' featuring 13 decks stacked full of shops, restaurants, spas, saunas etc. Longer routes are nearly always scheduled to sail during the night, so you arrive fresh to continue the often long journeys required here. If you travel by ferry to Norway or via [[Åland]], there are [[Duty free shopping|Tax Free]] sales on board, since Norway is not part of the EU and Åland is subject to special regulations. For the same reason some of these lines, especially the Stockholm–Helsinki ferries, are known as party boats – alcohol is heavily taxed on shore. In addition to major lines listed below, the '''[[Hurtigruten]]''' ferries, running all along Norway's amazing jagged coast line, and through spectacular fjords, from [[Bergen]] in the south to [[Kirkenes]] in the Arctic north, docking in many small hamlets and villages on the way, offer a unique and very Scandinavian experience. More than a hundred car ferries are an integral parts of Norway’s roads, most crossings are short and frequent. Minor ferries connect many inhabited islands to the mainland in also the other archipelagos, and tour boats cruise e.g. the archipelagos of Stockholm and Helsinki, and lakes such as Päijänne and Saimaa. Particularly in the Finnish Lakeland there are cable ferries across lakes, often part of the public road system. In the [[Archipelago Sea]] ferries are the only way for getting around (for those without their own boat), and the same goes for minor islands of Denmark. {| |- ||'''From'''||'''To'''||'''Operator''' |- ||'''[[Copenhagen]]''', ([[Denmark]])||'''[[Oslo]]''' ([[Norway]])|| [http://www.dfdsseaways.com DFDS Seaways], 16.5&nbsp;hr |- ||'''[[Grenå]]''', ([[Denmark]])||'''[[Varberg]]''', ([[Sweden]])|| [http://www.stenaline.com Stena Line] 4.5&nbsp;hr |- ||'''[[Frederikshavn]]''', ([[Denmark]])||'''[[Göteborg]]''', ([[Sweden]])|| [http://www.stenaline.com Stena Line] 2-4&nbsp;hr |- ||'''[[Hirtshals]]''', ([[Denmark]])||'''[[Larvik]]''', ([[Norway]])|| [http://colorline.com Colorline], 4&nbsp;hr |- ||'''[[Hirtshals]]''', ([[Denmark]])||'''[[Kristiansand]]''', ([[Norway]])|| [http://colorline.com Colorline], 4&nbsp;hr |- ||'''[[Hirtshals]]''', ([[Denmark]])||'''[[Bergen]]''', ([[Norway]])|| [http://fjordline.com Fjordline], 19.5&nbsp;hr (via [[Stavanger]] - 11.5&nbsp;hr) |- ||'''[[Hirtshals]]''', ([[Denmark]])||'''[[Seyðisfjörður]]''', ([[Iceland]])|| [https://www.smyrilline.com/ Smyril line]{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, 69&nbsp;hr (via the [[Faroe Islands]] - 44&nbsp;hr '''summer''') |- ||'''[[Hirtshals]]''', ([[Denmark]])||'''[[Tórshavn]]''', ([[Faroe Islands]])|| [https://www.smyrilline.com/ Smyril line]{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, 44&nbsp;hr ('''winter''') |- ||'''[[Strömstad]]''', ([[Sweden]])||'''[[Sandefjord]]''', ([[Norway]])|| [http://colorline.com Colorline], 2.5&nbsp;hr |- ||'''[[Stockholm]]''', ([[Sweden]])||'''[[Helsinki]]''', ([[Finland]])|| [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise Tallink Silja line] & [https://www.vikingline.com/ Viking line], 16.5&nbsp;hr (via [[Åland]] islands) |- ||'''[[Stockholm]]''', ([[Sweden]])||'''[[Turku]]''', ([[Finland]])|| [http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/web/int/book-a-cruise Tallink Silja line] & [https://www.vikingline.com/ Viking line], 11&nbsp;hr (via [[Åland]] islands) |- ||'''[[Umeå]]''', ([[Sweden]])||'''[[Vaasa]]''', ([[Finland]])|| [http://www.wasaline.com/en/ Wasaline], 3.5&nbsp;hr |- |} ===By plane=== Planes are an efficient if boring way of travelling between and around the Nordic countries. As a rule of thumb, routes between capitals are heavily competed and have reasonable fares, but other international connections are limited and expensive, and domestic flights monopolized by a single company will charge through the nose. The main airlines are covered above in [[#By plane|Get in#By plane]]. Don't get too hung up on the names: for example, Norwegian operates many domestic flights in both [[Finland]] and [[Sweden]]. ===By train=== [[File:Green Finnish Pendolino.JPG|thumb|S220 ''Pendolino'', [[Finland]]]] {{seealso|Rail travel in Europe}} Trains are an adequate way of travelling around the Nordic countries, except the island nations and the far north. International connections between Denmark, southern Sweden and southern Norway are good, but up north services are sparse, and Iceland and the Faroe Islands have no trains at all. Norway’s rail network is limited and mostly centred on Oslo with lines to main cities in other parts of the country. Finnish railways use the Russian broad gauge, so while there are connecting rails, no regular passenger trains cross the border. The previous night train connection between Copenhagen and Oslo has been retired, and this route now requires a change in Gothenburg, on the other hand day time connections have become much more frequent after the opening of the Øresund bridge (8.5&nbsp;hr). Up to seven daily ''X2000'' express trains run directly between Copenhagen and Stockholm (5.5&nbsp;hr), and the daily night train only requires an easy change in Malmö (7.5&nbsp;hr). Further north there are two daily connections between Oslo and [[Bodø]] (17&nbsp;hr, via [[Trondheim]]) – the northernmost stop on the Norwegian railway network – and two daily night trains (regular and express) between Stockholm and [[Umeå]]/[[Luleå]] (16–20&nbsp;hr) in the northernmost part of Sweden. The Norwegian port of [[Narvik]] is connected to the Swedish network via the impressive Iron Ore Railway through Kiruna, also served by passenger train. In Finland the daily night trains between Helsinki and Turku in the south and [[Rovaniemi]], [[Kemijärvi]] and [[Kolari]] in the north also take cars. The ScanRail pass was retired in 2007, but visitors not resident in Europe can opt for the very similar '''[http://www.eurail.com/eurail_scandinavia_pass?currency=eur Eurail Scandinavia Pass]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''', which offers 4 to 10 days of travel in a 2-month period for €230–360. For residents of Europe, the all-Europe or single-country [[Interrail]] passes are also an option. Like in the rest of Europe, some trains have mandatory seat reservation fees often not covered by the passes. Major railway companies in the Nordic countries include [http://www.dsb.dk DSB] and [http://www.arriva.dk Arriva] in Denmark, [http://www.nsb.no NSB] in Norway, [http://www.sj.se SJ] and [http://www.transdev.se Transdev] in Sweden and [http://www.vr.fi VR] in Finland. === By bus === If you are not using a rail pass, long distance buses will often be a cheaper alternative, especially for longer journeys. Bus is also needed to get to many smaller towns or the countryside. However, bus services – like those by train – get sparser and distances longer in the more sparsely inhabited regions, and journeys thereby increasingly time consuming as you get further north on the mainland, or east in Iceland. There is no dominant company like Greyhound is in North America or Flixbus is in Germany, but a host of local, regional and national bus companies. The major national intercity bus companies are [http://www.abildskou.dk Abildskou] in Denmark, [http://www.nor-way.no Nor-Way] and [http://www.nettbuss.no Nettbuss] in Norway. Big companies also include [http://www.gobybus.se GoByBus] and [http://www.swebusexpress.se/ Swebus]{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, which all service routes in the Scandinavian triangle between Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. In Finland there are several national and regional companies, but the budget operator [http://www.onnibus.com Onnibus] dominates on the main intercity routes. Timetables and tickets to nearly all lines in Finland can be obtained through [http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en Matkahuolto]. === By car === {{NCDrivingTopics}} [[File:Faroe Islands, Eysturoy, road from Skipanes to Syðrugøta.jpg|thumbnail|Road on the Faroe Islands in October]] [[File:Trollstigen (09).jpg|thumb|Norway's often daring road projects offer world-class views]] A self-drive is a good way to explore the Nordic countries outside to cities, particularly the rugged landscapes of Norway and Iceland. Driving is easy and traffic is mostly light, but distances are long and services limited in many less populated areas. For a self-drive in the north, Norway, Sweden and Finland should be considered as one area. For instance, the shortest route from south Norway to Finnmark is through Sweden and Finland. Driving in the Nordic countries is costly, even by European standards. Rentals are often expensive, fuel price is among the world's highest, and distances are long. In Norway, in particular, distances that seem short on a map can be ''very'' long and tiring if you need to drive along twisty fjord roads. [[Wildlife accidents|Collisions with wildlife]], particularly moose, deer and, mostly north of the Arctic circle, reindeer, are quite common and can be fatal. On the other hand, roads are generally in good condition, traffic is disciplined, and per capita fatalities are among the lowest in the world, for instance the US has four times higher accident rates than Norway (per 2017) ̣—̣ Norway and Sweden are aiming for ''zero'' fatalities. From November until end of March (and well into May in the northern regions), expect [[winter driving]] conditions and have proper equipment – particularly winter tyres, as roads are treacherously slippery. People will drive nearly as in summer, so with summer tyres you will either block the traffic or cause an accident. Nordic type winter tyres (studded or unstudded) are the best, although other types with enough tread depth are permitted. Black ice in the morning and occasional snowfall are possible also quite early in the autumn, and then mess up traffic worse than in winter, as not everybody is prepared. Leave your car alone such days (many locals who had not yet switched to winter tyres do), at least in the morning, until things have settled, especially if you were not prepared for winter driving. Studded tyres are allowed from November to sometimes in April, except in some parts of a few city centres. Speed limits are reduced in winter on some major roads, but not enough for bad conditions; you and your travel mates can get seriously injured if you drive ill prepared or too fast. Study the regulations carefully; you can get fined for not having winter tyres in some countries in certain periods and conditions and driving with studded tyres might either cost you a fee or be limited to certain periods: * In Denmark studded tyres are allowed from 1 November to 15 April. * In Finland studded tyres are allowed from 1 November to one week after Easter, and otherwise with good reason (i.e. icy or snowy roads expected here or at the destination). Winter tyres are mandatory from 1 December through the end of February if conditions require (i.e. on many small roads and everywhere every now and then). * In Iceland studded tyres are allowed from November to April. * In Norway studded tyres are allowed from 1 November; there is a fee for using studded in cities: 30&nbsp;kr per day. Winter tyres are mandatory November–April. * In Sweden winter tyres are mandatory in winter conditions from 1 December to 31 March (for cars registered in Sweden; foreign cars with summer tyres are not allowed to drive in bad conditions). Driving with studded tyres is forbidden in certain streets. Speed limits are {{kmh|50}} in cities and {{kmh|80}} (70 km/h in Sweden) on rural roads unless otherwise indicated. Motorways range from {{kmh|80}} in Norway to 110 in Sweden, 120 in Finland and {{kmh|130}} in Denmark, again unless other speed limits are signposted (often 100–110 km/h in Norway, 100 km/h in Finland). Keep in mind that while many Scandinavians routinely exceed speed limits slightly, fines are heavy, so you will in essence probably be gambling with your holiday budget; automatic speeding cameras are common. Speeding in city zones is considered a severe offence. Within Norway there are many car ferries across fjords and straits. These are not separate means of transport but an integral part of the road network. On main roads ferries are mostly frequent (2–3 per hour) and most crossings are short (10–25 minutes). Some main routes are [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]] through Finland ("Nelostie"), [[E4 through Sweden|E4]] through Sweden, [[E6 through Sweden and Norway|E6]] through Sweden and Norway ("Eseksen"), [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]] through Finland and Norway, [[E10 through Sweden and Norway|E10]] through Sweden and Norway, [[E18]] through Norway, Sweden and Finland, and [[E45 through Europe|E45]] through Denmark and Sweden. Some of these are useful also for getting in. === By boat === {{seealso|Boating on the Baltic Sea}} [[File:Kbh Wilders Kanal S 2007 a.jpg|thumb|Boats moored in Copenhagen]] There is a boat for every seventh person in each of Finland, Norway and Sweden, so facilities for yachts as well as availability of boats, through a local friend or by rent or charter, are good. These countries also have large archipelagos and many lakes, with ample opportunities for boat trips. Norway's coastline is around 100,000 km when fjords and islands are included, and there are more than 100,000 islands, offering endless opportunity for sailing in sheltered waters. Figures are similar in the other two of these countries. The sea is important also for Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland. === By thumb === [[Hitchhiking]] is not too common in the Nordic countries. In some regions it is quite easy to get a ride – once there comes a vehicle – in others only a small fraction of cars take hitchhikers. If trying to hitchhike in autumn or winter, remember it can get quite (or very) cold, and hours with daylight are limited. There are large sparsely inhabited areas; avoid having a ride end in the middle of nowhere in the evening, unless you are prepared to stay the night there. In addition to the normal places, it is possible to approach drivers on ferries and ask for a ride. === By bike === Bicycle infrastructure varies from country to country and from town to town, but is generally at least decent. Helmet, lights (at least from August), reflectors and lock are mandatory or strongly advised. The best developed bicycle infrastructure is in Denmark (see [[Cycling in Denmark]]), where bike lanes are ubiquitous in cities and common also in the countryside, with a good network of routes. In the other countries there are usually some kind of bike lane network in the cities, but the routes may not be obvious or complete, and they are not always maintained in winter. The main roads outside of towns do not always have bike lanes or usable shoulders, and not all drivers are careful when passing by. It is usually easy to find places to rent a bike, and municipal short-time rental systems have been introduced in some cities. It is usually possible to take the bike on coaches and trains for moderate fees, which is recommended for most to do on some stretches because of the long distances. In Sweden only folding bikes can be taken on trains. Short-haul ferries are often free or nearly free for cyclists, Baltic ferries take a small surcharge. In general the price for a cyclist will be the same as for a "pedestrian" or slightly higher, and much lower than for hauling around a ton of metal box. In Finland and Sweden there are often minor roads that make good routes for long-distance cycling, provided you have a map allowing you to navigate them. Most cities have decent bike lane networks. [[File:Skjervefossen Waterfalls - Road 13, Norway - June 15, 1989 01.jpg|thumb|Scenic but steep road between [[Voss]] and [[Hardanger]], Norway. Most traffic is diverted through a tunnel at many such places, leaving the "old road" to bicycles.]] In Iceland there are few bike lanes outside Reykjavik, but cycling is quite safe because of low traffic (except on the roads out of Reykjavik). The weather and the distances between towns can be challenging. In Norway cycling is popular and a fine way to see the varied landscape. The mountainous landscape, often quite narrow roads and sometimes less respectful drivers makes cycling a challenge. Some main roads and mountain passes have 7–10% slopes and there are countless tunnels, some of them very long. In many areas there is only one road and no alternative local road. Also here there are some old roads usable as (or transformed to) cycling routes. Following major roads, check whether bikes are allowed in the tunnels. Even if cycling is allowed in a tunnel, it is often uncomfortable. Norway has many subsea tunnels and these are often steep. Bike lanes are not too common, even in towns, but speeds are usually quite low. Bicycle visitors should plan carefully and consider using train, bus or express passenger boat on some difficult stretches. There are a couple of [[EuroVelo cycling routes]] through the countries (mostly developed but not yet signed): :1) The Atlantic Coast Route from [[Nordkapp]] southwards along the coast :3) The Pilgrim Route from [[Trondheim]] towards Santiago de Compostela :7) The Sun Route from midnight sun of Nordkapp through Sweden towards Malta :10) Baltic Sea Cycle Route (Hansa circuit) around the coasts of the Baltic Sea :11) East Europe Route from Nordkapp through Finland towards Athens :12) North Sea Cycle Route from the British islands with ferry and to Germany by the coasts :13) The Iron Curtain Trail from the Barents Sea and [[Kirkenes]] along the Russian border in Finland and via St. Petersburg towards the Black Sea ==See== There is a constant and long-standing rivalry between Copenhagen and Stockholm over which city can claim the title as Scandinavia's unofficial capital. Depending on how you count, both cities are the largest, most visited, and the target of most investment. Fittingly, both cities are also home to the largest concentration of monumental historic architecture among Nordic cities. However, after the completion of the Øresund bridge, and subsequent integration of Copenhagen and Malmö – Sweden's third largest city – this region is fast emerging as the main urban centre in Scandinavia, while Stockholm arguably grabs the title as the most beautiful. * Visit the unusual free city of [[Copenhagen/Christiania|Christiania]] in [[Copenhagen]] * Visit the famous Tivoli Gardens theme park in [[Copenhagen]] * See the amazing '''Vasa Museum''' in [[Stockholm]], displaying an entire flagship that sunk in the harbour nearly 400 years ago ===Sceneries=== {{infobox|King of the woods|[[File:Elk-telemark_(cropped).jpg|390px]] <br> Named '''elk''' by the British, '''moose''' by Americans, ''älg'' by Swedes, ''elg'' by Norwegians and ''hirvi'' by Finns, the ''Alces alces'' is the world's largest deer species. Hunting season during October is a national pastime, many rural homes boast an antler trophy, and moose meat is commonly eaten during autumn. Road warning [[signs]] are occasionally stolen as souvenirs; this is not only illegal, but dangerous to other travellers – each year, around 5,000 vehicles [[animal collisions|crash with a moose]]. Besides the wild populations, there are several [http://sverigesalgparker.se moose parks] around Sweden. Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish wildlife contains many other big animals, including reindeer, red deer, bears, boars and roes.}} While the [[fjords of Norway]] might be the most spectacular Nordic sceneries, the other countries have their fair share of beautiful nature as well, e.g. the [[Stockholm archipelago]] and the [[Archipelago Sea]] in the Baltic Sea, the [[Finnish Lakeland|thousand lakes]] of Finland (and quite some in Sweden), quiet forests and wide open landscapes of Iceland and of the north. Those interested in geology will find many traces of the Ice Age. Especially easy to see are the glacial erratics (big stones brought from far by the ice) and the look of smooth bedrock. The bedrock of Fennoscandia is very old; in Kolvanuuro near [[Kontiolahti]] there are traces of an ice age 2.5 million years ago. The younger [[Stevns|Stevns Cliff]] in Denmark shows evidence of the meteorite impact that caused the extinction of dinosaurs 65 million year ago. The Nordic countries also give opportunities to see [[Eurasian wildlife]]. Iceland, the Faroe Islands and the Norwegian coast have the Atlantic with whales and spectacular bird cliffs. The ''taiga'' forest stretches from the Pacific coast through Finland and Sweden to parts of Norway, and especially in Finland there are several eastern species not seen in western Europe. The region also offers the most accessible experience of the Arctic. While there is little real tundra, the fell heath is tundra-like, with many Arctic species, and the countries show features not found southwards, such as aapa and palsa bogs. Large areas in the north are sparsely inhabited, with little light pollution, allowing fully experiencing polar night, stars and northern lights. The ''Arktika'', the migration of Arctic birds, can be seen also in more southerly regions. ===Northern Lights=== [[File:Aurora-Borealis by the road.jpg|thumb|Aurora over [[Tromsø]], Norway]] The [[Northern Lights]] (Latin: ''Aurora Borealis''; Scandinavian: ''Nordlys/-ljus''; Swedish: ''Norrsken''; Finnish: ''Revontulet'') can be seen in Iceland and in the northern parts of Finland, Norway and Sweden, and at rare occasions as far south as in Denmark. With a bit of bad luck they are obscured by clouds, so take local weather into account if planning to watch for them – and they do not appear every night. In cities they are usually masked by light pollution, so unless you aim for the outdoors, villages or minor towns, you should make some effort to see them. ===Viking heritage=== {{seealso|Vikings and the Old Norse}} Before AD&nbsp;1000 Norse people only wrote short rune carvings, and most literature about the Viking Age was either authored by the Viking's enemies, or written down centuries later. Since most of their buildings have perished, the Viking Age is shrouded in mystery. Still, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden all have archaeological sites and Viking-themed museums. While traces from the Viking Age are of modest size, they are numerous, especially ''runestones'' and burial mounds, everywhere in Scandinavia. Some good places to see Viking age artifacts are the [http://www.historiska.se '''Swedish History Museum'''] ("Historiska museet") in [[Stockholm]], '''Birka''' in [[Ekerö]], the ''Settlement Exhibition Reykjavík 871±2'' of the [http://minjasafnreykjavikur.is '''Reykjavik City Museum'''] ("Minjasafn Reykjavíkur") in [[Reykjavik]], the [http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk '''Viking Ship Museum''']{{Dead link|date=June 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ("Vikingeskibsmuseet") in [[Roskilde]], '''[http://www.khm.uio.no/english/visit-us/viking-ship-museum/index.html Viking Ship Museum]''' in [[Oslo]], and '''Old Uppsala''' in [[Uppsala]]. ===Monarchies=== {{seealso|Nordic monarchies}} [[Denmark]], [[Sweden]], and [[Norway]] are all [[monarchies]], although the royal families only have ceremonial roles. They remain part of society and are, more or less, popular among the population. They remain public figures often portrayed in the media and taking part in all sorts of events. Wherever they will show up, something interesting is likely going on. But more importantly, royal palaces and mansions are dotted throughout the region and make for some quality sightseeing, and knowing they are actual homes of some of the longest continuously running royal families in the world just makes it better. The royal families are related in different ways and when Norway became a separate monarchy in 1905 a Danish prince was elected king. ===Nordic design=== {{see also|Functionalist architecture in Finland}} [[File:GrungLeifKalmarhuset.jpg|thumb|Functionalism in Bergen]] Scandinavia is famous for its design and architecture, which are often characterised by a minimal and functional approach. [[Copenhagen]] and [[Helsinki]] are the best places to experience it with some excellent, interactive museums and some live samples throughout the streets. Actually, the design and architecture are some of the strongest, most important assets of these cities, but there are interesting opportunities elsewhere as well. Functionalism in architecture (Norwegian and Swedish: ''funkis'') had a stronghold in the Nordic countries from around 1930. Bergen, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo and Aarhus have notable funkis buildings. Since year 2000 Oslo there has been a boom in daring architecture in Oslo. See [[Swedish Grace Tour]] for Stockholm's interpretation of [[Art Deco architecture]]. ===Folk culture=== [[Nordic folk culture]] expresses the peasantry's heritage in folk music and dance (see [[Nordic music]]), folk costumes (with the Norwegian ''bunad'' frequently worn even by young women), folk art, handicraft (''slöjd'', ''hemslöjd'') and traditional farming. Local identity used to be based on the ''socken''/''sogn'' (parish) and the province. Many provinces have an [[Living history museums|open-air museum]] with buildings, workshops and sometimes livestock and wild animals on display; the oldest ones being Skansen in Stockholm and Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo. The northern parts of [[Norway]], [[Sweden]] and [[Finland]] are home to the [[Sami culture|Sami]] an indigenous people. ===Fiction tourism=== * [[Astrid Lindgren tourism]]: Astrid Lindgren is one of the world's most read children's authors. Most of her books, and their motion picture adaptations, are set in Sweden. * [[Travels of Hans Christian Andersen|Hans Christian Andersen]], a Danish writer famous for his fairy tales such as The Ugly Duckling and the Little Mermaid. * [[Nordic Noir]]: Nordic crime fiction is acclaimed for its melancholic spirit, with titles such as ''Millennium'', ''The Bridge'', ''Pusher'', and ''Wallander''. * Tove Jansson: there is a Moomin theme park in [[Naantali]] and a Tove Jansson museum in [[Tampere]]. Her summer cottage is in the outer archipelago of [[Porvoo]] (open for small groups one week yearly). ===Itineraries=== [[File:2006-05-23 15-17-59 Iceland Suðurland Kálfafell.jpg|thumbnail|View on [[Route 1-Ring Road|Iceland's ring road]] in the south of the country]] * [[Archipelago Trail]], a route around the Archipelago Sea, using the inter-island ferries * [[Finland in ten days by car]], suggested route showing some of the most important sights in Finland * [[Helsinki itineraries]], suggested itineraries for stays of different length * [[Hurtigruten]], steamer along the Norwegian coast * [[King's Road (Finland)]], a historic road through cultural landscapes with long traditions along Finland's southern coast * [[Kungsleden]], popular hiking trail in Sweden * [[Nils Holgersson's Journey Across Sweden]], tracking the route around Sweden laid out by Selma Lagerlöf * [[Nordkalottleden]], hiking trail through Arctic Finland, Norway and Sweden * [[Route 1-Ring Road]], around Iceland * The [[Blue Highway]] and European routes [[E4 through Sweden|E4]], [[E6 through Sweden and Norway|E6]], [[E8 through Finland and Norway|E8]], [[E18]], [[European route E39|E39]], [[E45 through Europe|E45]], [[Highway 4 (Finland)|E75]] ==Do== {{see also|Winter in the Nordic countries}} – also for events in Advent etc. {{quote|It is better to go skiing and think of God, than to go to church and think of sport.|author=attributed to Norwegian explorer and humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen}} ===The great outdoors=== The sparse population and the [[right to access]] make the Nordic countries a great place for [[outdoor life]]. * Go '''[[Hiking in the Nordic countries|hiking]]''' and [[foraging]] in endless taiga forests, in fells and (in Norway) in alpine mountains. * Cruise a Norwegian '''[[Fjords of Norway|fjord]]''', [[Geiranger|Geirangerfjord]] is a world-famous beauty while [[Sognefjorden|Sognefjord]] is the largest. * Cruise the endless Norwegian coast with myriads of islands and wild cliffs. * [[Boating on the Baltic Sea|Cruise by yacht]] around the thousands of scenic islands in the Swedish and Finnish '''archipelagos''', e.g. the [[Archipelago Sea]], or use a [[Sea kayaking|kayak]]. * [[Winter sport]], such as [[downhill skiing]] or [[snowboarding]] in some of Europe's most civilized and family friendly '''ski resorts'''. * Go [[cross country skiing|cross country '''skiing''']]. ===Saunas=== [[File:Rajaportti sauna1.jpg|thumb|Rajaportti, one of the public saunas in [[Tampere]], Finland]] * Go skinny dipping from a '''[[sauna]]''' in the '''Land of a Thousand Lakes''' ([[Finland]]), with [[winter swimming]] for the boldest ===Family friendly amusement parks=== * Relive your childhood in [[Billund|Legoland]], [[Denmark]]. Other amusement parks include [[Copenhagen/Indre By#Tivoli|Tivoli]] in Copenhagen, [[Djurgården#Q260304|Gröna Lund]] in Stockholm and [[Linnanmäki]] in Helsinki. === Music acts === {{seealso|Nordic music}} The Nordic countries have a tradition of [[music]] across several genres, with church choirs in seemingly every parish, [[European classical music|classical composers]] such as Edvard Grieg and Jean Sibelius, pop music acts such as ABBA, Björk and Swedish House Mafia, as well as a dominance of the heavy-metal scene. The countries, in particular Denmark, are known for its many music festivals during the summer months. The largest in each country are: * {{do | name=Roskilde Festival | alt=Denmark, early July | url=http://www.roskilde-festival.dk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=One of the world's most famous rock festivals, with 70,000 tickets for sale and 30,000 volunteers. }} * {{do | name=Skanderborg Festival | alt=Denmark, mid August | url=http://www.smukfest.dk | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Second biggest festival in Denmark. A beautiful setting in a forest area hosting many Danish as well as international names. Roughly 50,000 tickets for sale. }} * {{do | name=Ruisrock | alt=Finland, July | url=http://www.ruisrock.fi | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Finland's largest music festival, held on an island in [[Turku]], with around 70,000 spectators. }} * {{do | name=Sweden Rock Festival | alt=Sweden, June | url=https://www.swedenrock.com/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Sweden's main heavy rock festival, takes place in southern Sweden and has an attendance of ~33,000. }} * {{do | name=Øya | alt=Norway, August | url=http://oyafestivalen.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Norway's main rock festival although deliberately intimate; located centrally in an Oslo park and using the whole city as a stage in the night. }} * {{do | name=Hove | alt=Norway, June-July | url=http://www.hovefestivalen.no | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Hove Festival mixes large international acts with Norwegian bands in the unique setting of an island outside Arendal city. 50,000 tickets sold. }} * {{do | name=G! Festival | alt=Faroe Islands, July | url=http://www.gfestival.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Faroes' main (and arguably only) event, with around 10,000 participants and 6,000 tickets sold every year. Mainly local and Scandinavian bands. }} * {{do | name=Iceland Airwaves | alt=Iceland, October | url=http://www.icelandairwaves.is | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A progressive, trendsetting, music festival that attracts around 2000 visitors every year, besides the many locals showing up. }} ==Buy== As of the 2020s, the Nordic countries can be rather expensive for foreigners, particularly when it comes to services, renting a car, eating out, taxis, alcohol and tobacco, sometimes even exceeding world cities like Tokyo, New York City and London. Norway and Iceland are particularly expensive. As the high prices are mostly due to tax and wage levels, prices outside touristy areas aren't much cheaper. That said, there's plenty of nature and wildlife that's free. Many museums and galleries are free or moderately priced. Public transport is not too expensive, at least for children, students and seniors. Luxury items may even be cheaper in the Nordic countries than elsewhere. [[Tipping]] is not expected, as menus and bills include taxes and service. Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden each has a national currency, all known as ''krona'' or ''krone'' (plural ''krónur''/''kronor''/''kroner''), often shortened '''kr'''. The centesimal subdivision is ''øre'', although only Denmark has coins smaller than 1 kr; bills are rounded when paid in cash (so "kr 1,95" means 2 kr in practice). At the currency exchange, the currencies are known as DKK, ISK, NOK and SEK, with the first letter the same as in the country's name. Foreign currencies are generally not accepted except the currency of the neighbouring country at border towns. Euro may be taken in some shops in the cities. Finland is the only Nordic country which uses the '''[[European Union#The euro|euro]]'''. Denmark's currency is pegged to the euro within a narrow band. ATMs have been common in cities, but have been decimated as of the 2020s. Most establishments accept credit cards (at least VISA and Mastercard), so carrying large amounts of cash is usually unnecessary. In fact in Sweden, cash payments are refused in many places (notably at hotels and selected museums); and in Denmark, many establishments may legally refuse cash payments after 22.00. Small businesses that cannot afford card terminals may prefer payment by app, (in Norway ''Vipps'', in Sweden ''Swish'', in Denmark and Finland MobilePay, each of which in practice is open only to residents). Staff is often short-handed and checkout and other processes may be automated. Suggested shopping items include traditional handicraft, and modern Nordic design. Neither is cheap, though. As the Nordic countries were relatively unharmed by modern wars, [[art and antiques shopping|antique furniture]] are easy to find. Craft furniture from the early 20th century are too ubiquitous to be recognized as antique, and can usually be bought cheaper than modern pieces. ==Eat== [[Image:Smorrebrod.jpg|thumb|''Smørrebrød'', the famous Danish open-faced sandwich]] {{seealso|Nordic cuisine}} The cuisines of all Scandinavian countries are quite similar, although each country does have its signature dishes. '''Seafood''' features prominently on restaurant menus, although beef, pork, lamb and chicken are more common in everyday dishes. '''Potatoes''' are the main staple, most often simply boiled, but also made into mashed potatoes, potato salad and more. Spices are used sparingly, but fresh herbs are used to accentuate the ingredients. Famous pan-Scandinavian dishes include: * Herring, especially pickled * Meatballs, served with potatoes, berries and creamy sauce * Salmon, especially smoked or salt-cured (''gravlax'') * ''Smörgåsbord'', a popular lunch option with bread, herring, smoked fish, cold cuts and more '''Bread''' comes in dozens of varieties, with dark, heavy rye bread a speciality, and Scandinavian '''pastries''' are so well known that the word "danish" has even been imported into English. Although derived from German sausages, the '''hot dog''' has been adapted for local tastes, with Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Iceland each having their own unique national styles. Danish røde pølser in particular are seen as an important part of national culture and cuisine. Since the early 21st century, there has been a focus on revitalizing the Nordic kitchen by focusing on local produce and generally raising the quality of gastronomy in the region, in an approach often called '''New Nordic''' or '''Modern Scandinavian''' cuisine. This has influenced both everyday cooking and fine dining. As a result, excellent high end restaurants have developed in the region's cities, especially [[Copenhagen]] and [[Stockholm]]. Copenhagen's '''Noma''', opened in 2003, was ranked as the best restaurant in the world by ''Restaurant'' magazine in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014 and stood in the magazine's 2nd place as of 2019. As in most of Europe, internationalized fast food and ethnic cuisines are popular in major Nordic cities. Denmark and Sweden have a particularly large number of [[Middle Eastern cuisine|Middle Eastern]], [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese]] and other Asian diners. Norway has a large number of Asian cafés and restaurants. Awareness about dietary restrictions is high, at least in big cities. Most restaurants have vegetarian options, although often not very special. Good vegetarian restaurants are found in many cities. Halal meat is more difficult to find in mainstream establishments. ==Drink== Vikings were famously heavy drinkers, and despite continuing government efforts to stamp out the demon drink through '''heavy taxation''', today's Scandinavians continue the tradition. Bring in your full tax-free allowance if you plan to indulge, since in Norway you can expect to pay up to 60&nbsp;NOK ({{EUR|7}}) for a pint of beer in a pub, and Sweden and Finland are not far behind. Denmark has a drinking culture more similar to Central Europe, with beer normally consumed on weekdays and alcohol for sale in supermarkets. It is significantly cheaper than in the other Nordic countries, but more expensive than elsewhere in Europe. To reduce the pain, it is common to start drinking at home before heading out to party. The drinking age is generally 18 ('''20''' in Iceland and for strong beverages in Finnish Alko), but many bars and clubs have their own higher age limits. The Nordic countries except Denmark restrict retailing of most [[alcoholic beverages]] to government-operated stores. ''Vinmonopolet'' in Norway, ''Vinbuđin'' on Iceland, ''Systembolaget'' in Sweden and ''Alko'' in Finland. Age limits and closing hours are strict. The main tipples are beer and vodka-like distilled spirits called ''brännvin'', including herb-flavored '''''akvavit'''''. Spirits are typically drunk as '''''snaps''''': ice-cold from shot glasses. ==Sleep== [[File:Fannaråkhytta in Luster.jpg|thumb|Lodge on one of Norway's highest summits.]] As expected, hotels are quite expensive. Some money can be saved by timing (business hotels are cheaper in the weekends etc.), but it may be worthwhile to check other options. In the countryside, hotels are sparse except at resorts, but there are usually guesthouses or similar instead, often very nice. Another option (at resorts and in the countryside) is a cottage, some of them very reasonably priced for a group, at least off season – but check what to expect, the facilities vary wildly. With so much incredible nature outside the doorstep, it should be no surprise that the Scandinavian countries have a well developed hostel network, named ''Vandrerhjem/Vandrarhem'' in the Scandinavian languages – literally translating into "wanderers' home" or "hikers' home". While the rules are often quite strict, it is much cheaper than hotels, and with almost 800 hostels available, you can often find one. The respective national organisations are called [http://www.danhostel.dk Danhostel] in Denmark, [http://www.svenskaturistforeningen.se STF] or [http://www.svif.se SVIF] in Sweden, [http://www.hihostels.no Norske Vandrerhjem] in Norway, [http://www.hostellit.fi SRM] in Finland, and [http://www.hostel.is Farfuglar] in Iceland. Throughout the Nordic countries, with exception of more densely populated Denmark, ''[[Right to access|Allemansrätten]]'' ("Every Man's Right", right to access), is an important underpinning of society, and guarantees everyone the right to stay or camp on any uncultivated land for one or two nights, as long as you respect certain norms, stay out of sight of any residents, and leave no traces of your visit when you leave. If you enjoy the great outdoors, this can help make the otherwise expensive Scandinavian countries become quite affordable. In national parks and similar, and in the Norwegian mountains, there are also wilderness huts, with price of lodging varying from free (open wilderness huts in Finland, a few primitive huts in Norway) to cheap or reasonable (Iceland, Norway and Sweden; reservation huts in Finland) [[Car camping]] (or just [[camping]]) can be an economic option; there are camping sites also near many cities. In cottages and hostels you are often supposed to bring your own linen, with linen provided for a fee otherwise, or in some cases, like some wilderness huts, not provided at all. If using primitive facilities, a sleeping bag may be handy or even needed. Sleeping bags for summer use are often enough also when camping in season (and not much too warm indoors), but night temperatures close to freezing are possible most of the year; early and late in the season, and in the north and the mountains, a three-season sleeping bag can be a good choice. ==Work== Nordic citizens can work and stay in all the countries, including the [[Faroe Islands]] and [[Greenland]], with no need for working permits or any restrictions on length of stay. This is similar to the EU free movement of labour, but independent of it, older and more far-reaching. The Nordic countries, except the Faroe Islands and Greenland, are in the EEA and thus fully participate also in its free movement of labour, where other citizens can take jobs on basically the same conditions as locals, see [[European Union#Work]]. While English is good enough for some types of jobs, most careers require fluency in the national language. Language is less of a barrier for intra-Nordic migrants, as Swedish, Norwegian and Danish are mutually intelligible (more or less), and also many Icelanders and Finns speak one of those languages. Requirements for official recognised qualifications can be a hindrance for taking some jobs, also for EU citizens; in a few cases a simple test may be enough, or a foreign certificate can get recognised with some paperwork, so check beforehand. The Faroe Islands and Greenland are outside the EU and EEA, and even EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are required to obtain a work permit to work in them. Only Nordic citizens are exempt from this requirement. The [https://www.nordjobb.org Nordjobb] is a scheme for summer jobs (with housing and activities) for the youth. Proficiency in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish and Nordic or EEA citizenship is required. Salaries tend to be high; but so are consumption taxes and costs of living (income taxes are on par with other countries in western Europe). Of course the taxes pay for a lot of social and healthcare programs, and mostly free education; working while raising small children is made easier by generous pro-family policies and childcare institutions. The Nordic countries provide generous paternity leave in addition to maternity leave, and fathers are generally expected to share an equal responsibility with mothers in raising children. ==Stay safe== {{See also|Winter in the Nordic countries}} [[Crime]] rate is generally low, but use common sense to avoid drunk brawls, vandalism, and [[pickpocketing]], especially in large cities. The Nordic countries are usually ranked as the world's least corrupt countries; bribes are never expected and would lead to trouble in most situations. [[Cold weather]] is a major risk factor during the winter; and year round in highland and Arctic areas. Hypothermia can occur well above freezing if there is wind or rain, and is a risk factor when you cannot get indoors, such as when hiking. There may be a similar problem in particularly cold weather in cities at night, if you get lost or cannot find a taxi, but you seldom have to endure such a situation for several hours. For daytime activities in cities and towns, the cold is hardly dangerous, as you can get indoors if need be, but adequate clothing allows you to enjoy the winter weather – and in severe cold you'd easily find yourself confined to indoor activities if your clothing is deficient. Wildlife is not a big threat, and threat from big carnivores is irrelevant. Instead [[Animal collisions|crashing into]] elk or deer on the road, or getting borreliosis or TBE from [[Pests#Ticks|ticks]] are real threats. [[Pests#Mosquitoes|Mosquitoes]] can be a nuisance in the countryside summer, in some areas one not to take lightly, but they don't carry any diseases (malaria disappeared from here in the 19th century). ==Stay healthy== The '''[[tap water]]''' is mostly of very good quality (even in Iceland despite the volcanic smell), often better than bottled water. Where the tap water is not safe (such as on trains), you can expect there to be a warning. Also, good-looking water from streams is good in many areas. In important ground water areas there may be restrictions on swimming, et al. The countries have a well-developed public healthcare service, mostly subsidised for Nordic citizens and those with the [[European Union#Health coverage for EU residents|European Health Insurance Card]] (i.e. from EU/EEA/Switzerland/UK). Travellers from elsewhere should check that their insurance covers the costs, which can be high (don't confuse fees for nationals with actual costs). Also, medical evacuation out of the countries and non-urgent care are not covered. There are also private clinics. Emergency care is always provided; payment is sorted out afterwards. ==Respect== {{quote|''Att komma i tid är att komma för sent.''</br>"Showing up on time, is showing up too late."|author=Attributed to a Swedish drill officer.}} [[File:Inglehart Values Map.svg|thumb|In social research such as the World Values Survey, the Nordic countries stand out as secular and emancipative.]] Nordic people are generally cosmopolitan and secular. They have some virtues in common: * '''Equality''': treat people equally, regardless of their gender or title. * '''Modesty''': bragging, or showing off wealth, is not popular. * '''Punctuality''': show up on the minute for appointments and business meetings. Showing up five to ten minutes before set time is good manners. * '''Privacy''': Nordic people have a justified reputation of needing much personal space, and avoiding small talk with strangers in public spaces. Even A-list celebrities are usually able to walk down the street undisguised without worrying about being bothered by the paparazzi or their fans. Shop assistants and other service workers can be perceived as unattentive. It is good manners to keep physical distance from strangers whenever possible. '''Tobacco smoking''' is prohibited at indoor venues in all countries. Rather few Nordic people smoke; instead smokeless tobacco such as '''snus''' is widely used. While sober at work and behind the steering wheel, binge-drinking '''alcohol''' during weekends is not uncommon, with a risk of drunken brawls. Despite the liberal image of the Nordic countries, '''narcotics''' including [[cannabis]] are taboo among most, young and old, and treated with zero tolerance by the police. Possession of even personal use amounts is criminalized in all five countries. Denmark, long more liberal than the rest, is taking a harder line to fight the drug dealing in [[Copenhagen/Christiania|Christiania]], and Danish law is being administered in the district. The area is still known as the part of [[Copenhagen]] where drugs are easily accessible. The ''political'' reputation of a society where everybody is taken care of seems at times hard to reconcile with the way in which Nordic people '''tend to be distant''' and reserved towards strangers. Keep your distance and others won't bother you, either. Loud voices are frowned upon. While reserved, if asked for help people in the Nordic area tend to be sincere and helpful, even more so in the countryside and in the wilderness. The idea that the government should provide for the needy makes people more reluctant to offer help themselves where help is not needed on the spot. Nordic people might be reluctant to give '''favours and gifts''' to strangers or new acquaintances. Receiving a gift of more than token value could feel like a burden for Nordic people, who value independence. At a restaurant, the norm is that everybody pays their own food and drinks (although when inviting somebody to a restaurant this rule is not clear, and a man inviting a woman for a romantic dinner could upset her either way, depending on her and on the circumstances). The Nordic reputation to have relaxed view of '''nudity and sexuality''' is only partly true. Nordic people accept homosexual and cross-gender expressions. When it comes to public breastfeeding; if adults are allowed to eat somewhere, babies are as well. However, skinny-dipping (toddlers aside) is only accepted in private communities, at designated nudist beaches or in the remote wilderness. Public nudity is not forbidden, but "indecent" behaviour is, that is, if you are likely to offend (and the judgement call is difficult for a foreigner). In Sweden, Norway and Iceland, hiring a prostitute is criminalized (and also in Finland, if they are victim of trafficking), and while pornography is legal (including strip clubs), it is taboo. '''Hunting''' and wildlife management are sensitive topics, where countryside-dwellers tend to have strong opinions, especially for or against the bear and wolf population. Norway and Iceland are among the few countries which allow the controversial practice of whaling. Nordic people prefer to '''greet''' new acquaintances with a handshake; they might be hugging close friends. While cheek-kissing is not unheard of, most Nordic people find it confusing. While '''political relations''' between the Nordic countries are good, many Nordic people are patriotic — not least the Norwegians and Finns, who have fought hard for their independence in modern times. Visitors should recognise the unique character of the country they are in. There is a (mostly) friendly rivalry between the countries, particularly evident in sports, such as the rivalry between Denmark and Sweden in football (soccer), or between Finland and Sweden in ice hockey, and violence between the fans of opposing teams is not unheard of. In each country, '''Lutheranism''' is either the state religion, or has privileged status. Church buildings are often prominent, particularly in villages, and key Christian holidays are also public holidays. Nevertheless, in practice people are rather secular in daily life, and those who go to church regularly are the exception rather than the rule. In general, Nordic people are tolerant towards people of all faiths, though attempts to proselytise are not welcome. {{IsPartOf|Europe}} {{usableregion}} {{geo|68|5|zoom=4}} {{RelatedCommonsCat|The Nordic region|rel=y}} {{RelatedWikipedia|Nordic countries|rel=y}} s52e2upvlgpsq30bqi60bfwf851zv1h 0 31984 5289202 5227149 2026-06-07T20:15:14Z Waysi32 2418585 Using RouteSections here as well, moved the markers out of the headings. 5289202 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Galilee 2.jpg|pgname=Sea to Sea}} '''Sea to Sea''' ([[Hebrew]] ''ים אל ים'') is a hiking trail in [[Israel]], running from the Mediterranean Sea to the [[Sea of Galilee]]. It's usually a three- or four-day trip, and a pleasant way to experience the [[Upper Galilee]]. ==Prepare== It is essential to have the Israel Hiking Map Number 2. The Israel Hiking Maps are scaled 1:50000 and are very accurate. The trails are marked corresponding to the colors on the map. You can buy one at any camping store for around 100 shekels. For free, about the same information is contained in the "Israel Hiking Map" layer of the OruxMaps smartphone app. But you shouldn't rely just on this, in case your battery runs out. The trek can be done almost any time of the year except for winter and the peak of summer. The best time is Spring. Be aware of the timing of holidays. During Passover this trek is very popular, especially for Israel's many youth movements. Watch weather in the area a week prior to starting. Much of the trail passes along river beds that are normally dry or muddy, unless it has rained heavily recently, in which case they are not traversable. One usually travels from west to east. There is an option of a 3 day itinerary. Water is not an issue; there is water at the end of every day and sometimes during the day at parks or campsites. Carry enough water for a day. Do not drink out of the rivers or springs because they could be polluted. Bring enough food for the whole trek, although it is possible to purchase some if you choose to hike through any of the towns located along, or not far off, the trail. ==Get in== You can start on the Mediterranean side by one of two popular options. The first option starts from the shore at [[Achziv]], six km north of [[Nahariyya]] on Route 4. From here you follow Nahal Kaziv. You can reach Achziv by bus or taxi from Nahariyya. The second option is to start the trek 20 km east and take a taxi or bus from Nahariyya to start somewhere on Nahal Kaziv. A good place is Goren where there is a picnic area. This second option allows for a shorter trip. ==Tradition== It is tradition to take a small bottle of water from one sea and dump it into the other. Another tradition is to dunk your head, or go swimming, in each sea. ==Walk== {{mapframe|32.974|35.307|name=Sea to Sea trail|zoom=11|align=left|width=750|height=500}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q7440139|title=Sea to Sea trail|stroke-width=5|stroke=#003e81}} {{RouteSection|name=Day 1: Akziv to Ma'alot|length=22 km}} From the shore of {{marker | name=[[Achziv|Akziv]] | lat=33.048278 | long=35.102652 | image=Zeeb beach.JPG}} follow {{marker | name=Nahal Kaziv | lat=33.04162222 | long=35.24796111 | image=Kziv stream 12.JPG}}. The trail will be unmarked but you will know you are hiking on Kaziv because it is the only Nahal (riverbed) starting from the shore of Akziv. When Nahal Kaziv intersects Route 70 there will be a trail marked green. This trail follows Nahal Kaziv. Continue until you reach Ein Zev. From Ein Zev you can hike into {{marker | name=Ma’alot | lat=33.016667| long=35.270833 | image=Tarshicha from Mi'ilya.jpg }} and sleep in a hostel or hike northeast of Ein Zev and camp in the national park there. Be aware that there is no water at the national park. There is water available 1 km south in the settlement of Abririm. {{RouteSection|name=Day 2: Ma’alot to Mount Meron|length=17 km}} From Ma’alot the trail for Nahal Kaziv picks up again on the eastern side of the town at Ein Tabat. If you stayed at the national park you will need to follow the road from Abririm for about 5 km through the town of Elkosh. At the intersection of Routes 89 and 8944, about a kilometer south of Elkosh, the trail on Nahal Kaziv starts again. There is a gap in the trail following Nahal Kaziv from Ein Zev to Ein Tabat because that section of the Nahal is a wildlife sanctuary. Continue following Kaziv until it forks at the intersection of an unmarked road. Follow the eastern trail. This is Nahal Neriya. Nahal Neriya will take you to the base of {{marker | name=Mount Meron | lat=32.997595 | long=35.412201 | image=PikiWiki Israel 15276 Mount Meron.JPG }}. At this point, there is a campsite under the jurisdiction of the Nature and Parks Authority. {{RouteSection|name=Day 3: Mount Meron to Safed|length=approximately 20 km}} From this point on you will be following the [[Israel National Trail]]. Start the day with a short, intense climb to the top of Mount Meron. Meron is the second highest peak in Israel. On a clear day you can see all the way to Lebanon. After hiking up and over Meron you will be on Nahal Meron which quickly connects to {{marker | name=Nahal Amud | lat=32.88091944 | long=35.50326389 | image=Amud stream.JPG }}. Once on Nahal Amud you can decide if you want to walk up the ridge into the city of {{marker | name=Safed | lat=32.965833 | long=35.498333 | image=Safed1.jpg }} to spend the night, or continue down Nahal Amud for another few kilometers and stay in one of the two campsites on the eastern side of the Nahal. {{RouteSection|name=Day 4: Safed to The Sea of Galilee|length=approximately 20 km}} Follow Nahal Amud until you reach {{marker | name=The Sea of Galilee | lat=32.8548 | long=35.5346 | image=Kinneret_cropped.jpg }}. This section of the trail running along Nahal Amud is very steep and dangerous. Be careful and take it slow. You will pass some ruins of pump stations built by the British before Israel was a state. At the end of Nahal Amud the Israel National Trail will continue to Migdal. When you enter into a banana grove, stop following the Israel National Trail and walk to the east. You will see the Sea of Galilee and the town of Ginosar. ==Stay safe== Sea to Sea is a very popular trip for Israelis. Generally, Israelis are open people. It is not uncommon to be offered a cup of coffee or to be joined for a meal while hiking on the trail. It is acceptable to camp in a farm; some of the trails even run right through them. The farmers do not mind as long as you are respectful of their land. The biggest threat to your trip will be the weather. Also, keep your distance from wild boars. They can be aggressive at defending their young. Part of the trail passes close enough to the border with Lebanon as to theoretically be within the range of Hezbollah rockets. However, the situation in this conflict has been relatively calm since the 2006 war and it is unlikely that Hezbollah fires anything without any advance signs of escalation. The conflict in [[Syria]] is far enough away as to not be of any concern, but it might be if you head further eastwards to the [[Golan Heights]]. ==Go next== Once you arrive at the Sea of Galilee you can take a bus to the destination of your choice. There are buses that run and have stops on Route 90 which runs along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. These can take you to [[Tel Aviv]] and [[Jerusalem]]. The alternative is to call a taxi and drive to [[Tiberias]] and take a bus to almost anywhere in the country. Be aware that buses do not run on Saturdays in Israel. {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} {{pagebanner|WV banner Galilee 2.jpg|pgname=Sea to Sea}} '''Sea to Sea''' ([[Hebrew]] ''ים אל ים'') is a hiking trail in [[Israel]], running from the Mediterranean Sea to the [[Sea of Galilee]]. It's usually a three- or four-day trip, and a pleasant way to experience the [[Upper Galilee]]. ==Prepare== It is essential to have the Israel Hiking Map Number 2. The Israel Hiking Maps are scaled 1:50000 and are very accurate. The trails are marked corresponding to the colors on the map. You can buy one at any camping store for around 100 shekels. For free, about the same information is contained in the "Israel Hiking Map" layer of the OruxMaps smartphone app. But you shouldn't rely just on this, in case your battery runs out. The trek can be done almost any time of the year except for winter and the peak of summer. The best time is Spring. Be aware of the timing of holidays. During Passover this trek is very popular, especially for Israel's many youth movements. Watch weather in the area a week prior to starting. Much of the trail passes along river beds that are normally dry or muddy, unless it has rained heavily recently, in which case they are not traversable. One usually travels from west to east. There is an option of a 3 day itinerary. Water is not an issue; there is water at the end of every day and sometimes during the day at parks or campsites. Carry enough water for a day. Do not drink out of the rivers or springs because they could be polluted. Bring enough food for the whole trek, although it is possible to purchase some if you choose to hike through any of the towns located along, or not far off, the trail. ==Get in== You can start on the Mediterranean side by one of two popular options. The first option starts from the shore at [[Achziv]], six km north of [[Nahariyya]] on Route 4. From here you follow Nahal Kaziv. You can reach Achziv by bus or taxi from Nahariyya. The second option is to start the trek 20 km east and take a taxi or bus from Nahariyya to start somewhere on Nahal Kaziv. A good place is Goren where there is a picnic area. This second option allows for a shorter trip. ==Tradition== It is tradition to take a small bottle of water from one sea and dump it into the other. Another tradition is to dunk your head, or go swimming, in each sea. ==Walk== {{mapframe|32.974|35.307|name=Sea to Sea trail|zoom=11|align=left|width=750|height=500}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q7440139|title=Sea to Sea trail|stroke-width=5|stroke=#003e81}} {{RouteSection|name=Day 1: Akziv to Ma'alot|length=22 km}} From the shore of {{marker | name=[[Achziv|Akziv]] | lat=33.048278 | long=35.102652 | image=Zeeb beach.JPG}} follow {{marker | name=Nahal Kaziv | lat=33.04162222 | long=35.24796111 | image=Kziv stream 12.JPG}}. The trail will be unmarked but you will know you are hiking on Kaziv because it is the only Nahal (riverbed) starting from the shore of Akziv. When Nahal Kaziv intersects Route 70 there will be a trail marked green. This trail follows Nahal Kaziv. Continue until you reach Ein Zev. From Ein Zev you can hike into {{marker | name=Ma’alot | lat=33.016667| long=35.270833 | image=Tarshicha from Mi'ilya.jpg }} and sleep in a hostel or hike northeast of Ein Zev and camp in the national park there. Be aware that there is no water at the national park. There is water available 1 km south in the settlement of Abririm. {{RouteSection|name=Day 2: Ma’alot to Mount Meron|length=17 km}} From Ma’alot the trail for Nahal Kaziv picks up again on the eastern side of the town at Ein Tabat. If you stayed at the national park you will need to follow the road from Abririm for about 5 km through the town of Elkosh. At the intersection of Routes 89 and 8944, about a kilometer south of Elkosh, the trail on Nahal Kaziv starts again. There is a gap in the trail following Nahal Kaziv from Ein Zev to Ein Tabat because that section of the Nahal is a wildlife sanctuary. Continue following Kaziv until it forks at the intersection of an unmarked road. Follow the eastern trail. This is Nahal Neriya. Nahal Neriya will take you to the base of {{marker | name=Mount Meron | lat=32.997595 | long=35.412201 | image=PikiWiki Israel 15276 Mount Meron.JPG }}. At this point, there is a campsite under the jurisdiction of the Nature and Parks Authority. {{RouteSection|name=Day 3: Mount Meron to Safed|length=approximately 20 km}} From this point on you will be following the [[Israel National Trail]]. Start the day with a short, intense climb to the top of Mount Meron. Meron is the second highest peak in Israel. On a clear day you can see all the way to Lebanon. After hiking up and over Meron you will be on Nahal Meron which quickly connects to {{marker | name=Nahal Amud | lat=32.88091944 | long=35.50326389 | image=Amud stream.JPG }}. Once on Nahal Amud you can decide if you want to walk up the ridge into the city of {{marker | name=Safed | lat=32.965833 | long=35.498333 | image=Safed1.jpg }} to spend the night, or continue down Nahal Amud for another few kilometers and stay in one of the two campsites on the eastern side of the Nahal. {{RouteSection|name=Day 4: Safed to The Sea of Galilee|length=approximately 20 km}} Follow Nahal Amud until you reach {{marker | name=The Sea of Galilee | lat=32.8548 | long=35.5346 | image=Kinneret_cropped.jpg }}. This section of the trail running along Nahal Amud is very steep and dangerous. Be careful and take it slow. You will pass some ruins of pump stations built by the British before Israel was a state. At the end of Nahal Amud the Israel National Trail will continue to Migdal. When you enter into a banana grove, stop following the Israel National Trail and walk to the east. You will see the Sea of Galilee and the town of Ginosar. ==Stay safe== Sea to Sea is a very popular trip for Israelis. Generally, Israelis are open people. It is not uncommon to be offered a cup of coffee or to be joined for a meal while hiking on the trail. It is acceptable to camp in a farm; some of the trails even run right through them. The farmers do not mind as long as you are respectful of their land. The biggest threat to your trip will be the weather. Also, keep your distance from wild boars. They can be aggressive at defending their young. Part of the trail passes close enough to the border with Lebanon as to theoretically be within the range of Hezbollah rockets. However, the situation in this conflict has been relatively calm since the 2006 war and it is unlikely that Hezbollah fires anything without any advance signs of escalation. The conflict in [[Syria]] is far enough away as to not be of any concern, but it might be if you head further eastwards to the [[Golan Heights]]. ==Go next== Once you arrive at the Sea of Galilee you can take a bus to the destination of your choice. There are buses that run and have stops on Route 90 which runs along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. These can take you to [[Tel Aviv]] and [[Jerusalem]]. The alternative is to call a taxi and drive to [[Tiberias]] and take a bus to almost anywhere in the country. Be aware that buses do not run on Saturdays in Israel. {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} m2n8s9witequmudoq1myko96kjqmk3u 5289205 5289202 2026-06-07T20:16:02Z Waysi32 2418585 Undid revision [[Special:Diff/5289202|5289202]] by [[Special:Contributions/Waysi32|Waysi32]] ([[User talk:Waysi32|talk]]) 5289205 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Galilee 2.jpg|pgname=Sea to Sea}} '''Sea to Sea''' ([[Hebrew]] ''ים אל ים'') is a hiking trail in [[Israel]], running from the Mediterranean Sea to the [[Sea of Galilee]]. It's usually a three- or four-day trip, and a pleasant way to experience the [[Upper Galilee]]. ==Prepare== It is essential to have the Israel Hiking Map Number 2. The Israel Hiking Maps are scaled 1:50000 and are very accurate. The trails are marked corresponding to the colors on the map. You can buy one at any camping store for around 100 shekels. For free, about the same information is contained in the "Israel Hiking Map" layer of the OruxMaps smartphone app. But you shouldn't rely just on this, in case your battery runs out. The trek can be done almost any time of the year except for winter and the peak of summer. The best time is Spring. Be aware of the timing of holidays. During Passover this trek is very popular, especially for Israel's many youth movements. Watch weather in the area a week prior to starting. Much of the trail passes along river beds that are normally dry or muddy, unless it has rained heavily recently, in which case they are not traversable. One usually travels from west to east. There is an option of a 3 day itinerary. Water is not an issue; there is water at the end of every day and sometimes during the day at parks or campsites. Carry enough water for a day. Do not drink out of the rivers or springs because they could be polluted. Bring enough food for the whole trek, although it is possible to purchase some if you choose to hike through any of the towns located along, or not far off, the trail. ==Get in== You can start on the Mediterranean side by one of two popular options. The first option starts from the shore at [[Achziv]], six km north of [[Nahariyya]] on Route 4. From here you follow Nahal Kaziv. You can reach Achziv by bus or taxi from Nahariyya. The second option is to start the trek 20 km east and take a taxi or bus from Nahariyya to start somewhere on Nahal Kaziv. A good place is Goren where there is a picnic area. This second option allows for a shorter trip. ==Tradition== It is tradition to take a small bottle of water from one sea and dump it into the other. Another tradition is to dunk your head, or go swimming, in each sea. ==Walk== {{mapframe|32.974|35.307|name=Sea to Sea trail|zoom=11|align=left|width=750|height=500}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q7440139|title=Sea to Sea trail|stroke-width=5|stroke=#003e81}} <div style="clear: both;"></div> ===Day 1: {{marker | name=Akziv | lat=33.048278 | long=35.102652 | image=Zeeb beach.JPG}} to {{marker | name=Ma’alot | lat=33.016667| long=35.270833 | image=Tarshicha from Mi'ilya.jpg }} 22 km=== From the shore of [[Achziv|Akziv]] follow {{marker | name=Nahal Kaziv | lat=33.04162222 | long=35.24796111 | image=Kziv stream 12.JPG}}. The trail will be unmarked but you will know you are hiking on Kaziv because it is the only Nahal (riverbed) starting from the shore of Akziv. When Nahal Kaziv intersects Route 70 there will be a trail marked green. This trail follows Nahal Kaziv. Continue until you reach Ein Zev. From Ein Zev you can hike into Ma’alot and sleep in a hostel or hike northeast of Ein Zev and camp in the national park there. Be aware that there is no water at the national park. There is water available 1 km south in the settlement of Abririm. ===Day 2: Ma’alot to {{marker | name=Mount Meron | lat=32.997595 | long=35.412201 | image=PikiWiki Israel 15276 Mount Meron.JPG }} 17 km=== From Ma’alot the trail for Nahal Kaziv picks up again on the eastern side of the town at Ein Tabat. If you stayed at the national park you will need to follow the road from Abririm for about 5 km through the town of Elkosh. At the intersection of Routes 89 and 8944, about a kilometer south of Elkosh, the trail on Nahal Kaziv starts again. There is a gap in the trail following Nahal Kaziv from Ein Zev to Ein Tabat because that section of the Nahal is a wildlife sanctuary. Continue following Kaziv until it forks at the intersection of an unmarked road. Follow the eastern trail. This is Nahal Neriya. Nahal Neriya will take you to the base of [[Mount Meron]]. At this point, there is a campsite under the jurisdiction of the Nature and Parks Authority. ===Day 3: Mount Meron to {{marker | name=Safed | lat=32.965833 | long=35.498333 | image=Safed1.jpg }} approximately 20 km=== From this point on you will be following the [[Israel National Trail]]. Start the day with a short, intense climb to the top of Mount Meron. Meron is the second highest peak in Israel. On a clear day you can see all the way to Lebanon. After hiking up and over Meron you will be on Nahal Meron which quickly connects to {{marker | name=Nahal Amud | lat=32.88091944 | long=35.50326389 | image=Amud stream.JPG }}. Once on Nahal Amud you can decide if you want to walk up the ridge into the city of [[Safed]] to spend the night, or continue down Nahal Amud for another few kilometers and stay in one of the two campsites on the eastern side of the Nahal. ===Day 4: Safed to {{marker | name=The Sea of Galilee | lat=32.8548 | long=35.5346 | image=Kinneret_cropped.jpg }} approximately 20 km=== Follow Nahal Amud until you reach the Sea of Galilee. This section of the trail running along Nahal Amud is very steep and dangerous. Be careful and take it slow. You will pass some ruins of pump stations built by the British before Israel was a state. At the end of Nahal Amud the Israel National Trail will continue to Migdal. When you enter into a banana grove, stop following the Israel National Trail and walk to the east. You will see the Sea of Galilee and the town of Ginosar. ==Stay safe== Sea to Sea is a very popular trip for Israelis. Generally, Israelis are open people. It is not uncommon to be offered a cup of coffee or to be joined for a meal while hiking on the trail. It is acceptable to camp in a farm; some of the trails even run right through them. The farmers do not mind as long as you are respectful of their land. The biggest threat to your trip will be the weather. Also, keep your distance from wild boars. They can be aggressive at defending their young. Part of the trail passes close enough to the border with Lebanon as to theoretically be within the range of Hezbollah rockets. However, the situation in this conflict has been relatively calm since the 2006 war and it is unlikely that Hezbollah fires anything without any advance signs of escalation. The conflict in [[Syria]] is far enough away as to not be of any concern, but it might be if you head further eastwards to the [[Golan Heights]]. ==Go next== Once you arrive at the Sea of Galilee you can take a bus to the destination of your choice. There are buses that run and have stops on Route 90 which runs along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. These can take you to [[Tel Aviv]] and [[Jerusalem]]. The alternative is to call a taxi and drive to [[Tiberias]] and take a bus to almost anywhere in the country. Be aware that buses do not run on Saturdays in Israel. {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} ci2qcbojo876d27xwgtn1xvum1a3dhq 5289206 5289205 2026-06-07T20:16:45Z Waysi32 2418585 Small mistake, see previous message. 5289206 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Galilee 2.jpg|pgname=Sea to Sea}} '''Sea to Sea''' ([[Hebrew]] ''ים אל ים'') is a hiking trail in [[Israel]], running from the Mediterranean Sea to the [[Sea of Galilee]]. It's usually a three- or four-day trip, and a pleasant way to experience the [[Upper Galilee]]. ==Prepare== It is essential to have the Israel Hiking Map Number 2. The Israel Hiking Maps are scaled 1:50000 and are very accurate. The trails are marked corresponding to the colors on the map. You can buy one at any camping store for around 100 shekels. For free, about the same information is contained in the "Israel Hiking Map" layer of the OruxMaps smartphone app. But you shouldn't rely just on this, in case your battery runs out. The trek can be done almost any time of the year except for winter and the peak of summer. The best time is Spring. Be aware of the timing of holidays. During Passover this trek is very popular, especially for Israel's many youth movements. Watch weather in the area a week prior to starting. Much of the trail passes along river beds that are normally dry or muddy, unless it has rained heavily recently, in which case they are not traversable. One usually travels from west to east. There is an option of a 3 day itinerary. Water is not an issue; there is water at the end of every day and sometimes during the day at parks or campsites. Carry enough water for a day. Do not drink out of the rivers or springs because they could be polluted. Bring enough food for the whole trek, although it is possible to purchase some if you choose to hike through any of the towns located along, or not far off, the trail. ==Get in== You can start on the Mediterranean side by one of two popular options. The first option starts from the shore at [[Achziv]], six km north of [[Nahariyya]] on Route 4. From here you follow Nahal Kaziv. You can reach Achziv by bus or taxi from Nahariyya. The second option is to start the trek 20 km east and take a taxi or bus from Nahariyya to start somewhere on Nahal Kaziv. A good place is Goren where there is a picnic area. This second option allows for a shorter trip. ==Tradition== It is tradition to take a small bottle of water from one sea and dump it into the other. Another tradition is to dunk your head, or go swimming, in each sea. ==Walk== {{mapframe|32.974|35.307|name=Sea to Sea trail|zoom=11|align=left|width=750|height=500}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q7440139|title=Sea to Sea trail|stroke-width=5|stroke=#003e81}} {{RouteSection|name=Day 1: Akziv to Ma'alot|length=22 km}} From the shore of {{marker | name=[[Achziv|Akziv]] | lat=33.048278 | long=35.102652 | image=Zeeb beach.JPG}} follow {{marker | name=Nahal Kaziv | lat=33.04162222 | long=35.24796111 | image=Kziv stream 12.JPG}}. The trail will be unmarked but you will know you are hiking on Kaziv because it is the only Nahal (riverbed) starting from the shore of Akziv. When Nahal Kaziv intersects Route 70 there will be a trail marked green. This trail follows Nahal Kaziv. Continue until you reach Ein Zev. From Ein Zev you can hike into {{marker | name=Ma’alot | lat=33.016667| long=35.270833 | image=Tarshicha from Mi'ilya.jpg }} and sleep in a hostel or hike northeast of Ein Zev and camp in the national park there. Be aware that there is no water at the national park. There is water available 1 km south in the settlement of Abririm. {{RouteSection|name=Day 2: Ma’alot to Mount Meron|length=17 km}} From Ma’alot the trail for Nahal Kaziv picks up again on the eastern side of the town at Ein Tabat. If you stayed at the national park you will need to follow the road from Abririm for about 5 km through the town of Elkosh. At the intersection of Routes 89 and 8944, about a kilometer south of Elkosh, the trail on Nahal Kaziv starts again. There is a gap in the trail following Nahal Kaziv from Ein Zev to Ein Tabat because that section of the Nahal is a wildlife sanctuary. Continue following Kaziv until it forks at the intersection of an unmarked road. Follow the eastern trail. This is Nahal Neriya. Nahal Neriya will take you to the base of {{marker | name=Mount Meron | lat=32.997595 | long=35.412201 | image=PikiWiki Israel 15276 Mount Meron.JPG }}. At this point, there is a campsite under the jurisdiction of the Nature and Parks Authority. {{RouteSection|name=Day 3: Mount Meron to Safed|length=approximately 20 km}} From this point on you will be following the [[Israel National Trail]]. Start the day with a short, intense climb to the top of Mount Meron. Meron is the second highest peak in Israel. On a clear day you can see all the way to Lebanon. After hiking up and over Meron you will be on Nahal Meron which quickly connects to {{marker | name=Nahal Amud | lat=32.88091944 | long=35.50326389 | image=Amud stream.JPG }}. Once on Nahal Amud you can decide if you want to walk up the ridge into the city of {{marker | name=Safed | lat=32.965833 | long=35.498333 | image=Safed1.jpg }} to spend the night, or continue down Nahal Amud for another few kilometers and stay in one of the two campsites on the eastern side of the Nahal. {{RouteSection|name=Day 4: Safed to The Sea of Galilee|length=approximately 20 km}} Follow Nahal Amud until you reach {{marker | name=The Sea of Galilee | lat=32.8548 | long=35.5346 | image=Kinneret_cropped.jpg }}. This section of the trail running along Nahal Amud is very steep and dangerous. Be careful and take it slow. You will pass some ruins of pump stations built by the British before Israel was a state. At the end of Nahal Amud the Israel National Trail will continue to Migdal. When you enter into a banana grove, stop following the Israel National Trail and walk to the east. You will see the Sea of Galilee and the town of Ginosar. ==Stay safe== Sea to Sea is a very popular trip for Israelis. Generally, Israelis are open people. It is not uncommon to be offered a cup of coffee or to be joined for a meal while hiking on the trail. It is acceptable to camp in a farm; some of the trails even run right through them. The farmers do not mind as long as you are respectful of their land. The biggest threat to your trip will be the weather. Also, keep your distance from wild boars. They can be aggressive at defending their young. Part of the trail passes close enough to the border with Lebanon as to theoretically be within the range of Hezbollah rockets. However, the situation in this conflict has been relatively calm since the 2006 war and it is unlikely that Hezbollah fires anything without any advance signs of escalation. The conflict in [[Syria]] is far enough away as to not be of any concern, but it might be if you head further eastwards to the [[Golan Heights]]. ==Go next== Once you arrive at the Sea of Galilee you can take a bus to the destination of your choice. There are buses that run and have stops on Route 90 which runs along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. These can take you to [[Tel Aviv]] and [[Jerusalem]]. The alternative is to call a taxi and drive to [[Tiberias]] and take a bus to almost anywhere in the country. Be aware that buses do not run on Saturdays in Israel. {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} mdqi77hnlg27tacf14567udquna0jb0 5289209 5289206 2026-06-07T20:18:09Z Waysi32 2418585 Found actual distances. 5289209 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Galilee 2.jpg|pgname=Sea to Sea}} '''Sea to Sea''' ([[Hebrew]] ''ים אל ים'') is a hiking trail in [[Israel]], running from the Mediterranean Sea to the [[Sea of Galilee]]. It's usually a three- or four-day trip, and a pleasant way to experience the [[Upper Galilee]]. ==Prepare== It is essential to have the Israel Hiking Map Number 2. The Israel Hiking Maps are scaled 1:50000 and are very accurate. The trails are marked corresponding to the colors on the map. You can buy one at any camping store for around 100 shekels. For free, about the same information is contained in the "Israel Hiking Map" layer of the OruxMaps smartphone app. But you shouldn't rely just on this, in case your battery runs out. The trek can be done almost any time of the year except for winter and the peak of summer. The best time is Spring. Be aware of the timing of holidays. During Passover this trek is very popular, especially for Israel's many youth movements. Watch weather in the area a week prior to starting. Much of the trail passes along river beds that are normally dry or muddy, unless it has rained heavily recently, in which case they are not traversable. One usually travels from west to east. There is an option of a 3 day itinerary. Water is not an issue; there is water at the end of every day and sometimes during the day at parks or campsites. Carry enough water for a day. Do not drink out of the rivers or springs because they could be polluted. Bring enough food for the whole trek, although it is possible to purchase some if you choose to hike through any of the towns located along, or not far off, the trail. ==Get in== You can start on the Mediterranean side by one of two popular options. The first option starts from the shore at [[Achziv]], six km north of [[Nahariyya]] on Route 4. From here you follow Nahal Kaziv. You can reach Achziv by bus or taxi from Nahariyya. The second option is to start the trek 20 km east and take a taxi or bus from Nahariyya to start somewhere on Nahal Kaziv. A good place is Goren where there is a picnic area. This second option allows for a shorter trip. ==Tradition== It is tradition to take a small bottle of water from one sea and dump it into the other. Another tradition is to dunk your head, or go swimming, in each sea. ==Walk== {{mapframe|32.974|35.307|name=Sea to Sea trail|zoom=11|align=left|width=750|height=500}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q7440139|title=Sea to Sea trail|stroke-width=5|stroke=#003e81}} {{RouteSection|name=Day 1: Akziv to Ma'alot|length=22 km}} From the shore of {{marker | name=[[Achziv|Akziv]] | lat=33.048278 | long=35.102652 | image=Zeeb beach.JPG}} follow {{marker | name=Nahal Kaziv | lat=33.04162222 | long=35.24796111 | image=Kziv stream 12.JPG}}. The trail will be unmarked but you will know you are hiking on Kaziv because it is the only Nahal (riverbed) starting from the shore of Akziv. When Nahal Kaziv intersects Route 70 there will be a trail marked green. This trail follows Nahal Kaziv. Continue until you reach Ein Zev. From Ein Zev you can hike into {{marker | name=Ma’alot | lat=33.016667| long=35.270833 | image=Tarshicha from Mi'ilya.jpg }} and sleep in a hostel or hike northeast of Ein Zev and camp in the national park there. Be aware that there is no water at the national park. There is water available 1 km south in the settlement of Abririm. {{RouteSection|name=Day 2: Ma’alot to Mount Meron|length=17 km}} From Ma’alot the trail for Nahal Kaziv picks up again on the eastern side of the town at Ein Tabat. If you stayed at the national park you will need to follow the road from Abririm for about 5 km through the town of Elkosh. At the intersection of Routes 89 and 8944, about a kilometer south of Elkosh, the trail on Nahal Kaziv starts again. There is a gap in the trail following Nahal Kaziv from Ein Zev to Ein Tabat because that section of the Nahal is a wildlife sanctuary. Continue following Kaziv until it forks at the intersection of an unmarked road. Follow the eastern trail. This is Nahal Neriya. Nahal Neriya will take you to the base of {{marker | name=Mount Meron | lat=32.997595 | long=35.412201 | image=PikiWiki Israel 15276 Mount Meron.JPG }}. At this point, there is a campsite under the jurisdiction of the Nature and Parks Authority. {{RouteSection|name=Day 3: Mount Meron to Safed|length=18.1 km}} From this point on you will be following the [[Israel National Trail]]. Start the day with a short, intense climb to the top of Mount Meron. Meron is the second highest peak in Israel. On a clear day you can see all the way to Lebanon. After hiking up and over Meron you will be on Nahal Meron which quickly connects to {{marker | name=Nahal Amud | lat=32.88091944 | long=35.50326389 | image=Amud stream.JPG }}. Once on Nahal Amud you can decide if you want to walk up the ridge into the city of {{marker | name=Safed | lat=32.965833 | long=35.498333 | image=Safed1.jpg }} to spend the night, or continue down Nahal Amud for another few kilometers and stay in one of the two campsites on the eastern side of the Nahal. {{RouteSection|name=Day 4: Safed to The Sea of Galilee|length=23 km}} Follow Nahal Amud until you reach {{marker | name=The Sea of Galilee | lat=32.8548 | long=35.5346 | image=Kinneret_cropped.jpg }}. This section of the trail running along Nahal Amud is very steep and dangerous. Be careful and take it slow. You will pass some ruins of pump stations built by the British before Israel was a state. At the end of Nahal Amud the Israel National Trail will continue to Migdal. When you enter into a banana grove, stop following the Israel National Trail and walk to the east. You will see the Sea of Galilee and the town of Ginosar. ==Stay safe== Sea to Sea is a very popular trip for Israelis. Generally, Israelis are open people. It is not uncommon to be offered a cup of coffee or to be joined for a meal while hiking on the trail. It is acceptable to camp in a farm; some of the trails even run right through them. The farmers do not mind as long as you are respectful of their land. The biggest threat to your trip will be the weather. Also, keep your distance from wild boars. They can be aggressive at defending their young. Part of the trail passes close enough to the border with Lebanon as to theoretically be within the range of Hezbollah rockets. However, the situation in this conflict has been relatively calm since the 2006 war and it is unlikely that Hezbollah fires anything without any advance signs of escalation. The conflict in [[Syria]] is far enough away as to not be of any concern, but it might be if you head further eastwards to the [[Golan Heights]]. ==Go next== Once you arrive at the Sea of Galilee you can take a bus to the destination of your choice. There are buses that run and have stops on Route 90 which runs along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. These can take you to [[Tel Aviv]] and [[Jerusalem]]. The alternative is to call a taxi and drive to [[Tiberias]] and take a bus to almost anywhere in the country. Be aware that buses do not run on Saturdays in Israel. {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} ffx79ayprkb8x2i6263wkvktteghjbz 0 34699 5289128 5284009 2026-06-07T16:50:58Z ~2026-25168-20 2396992 5289128 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Suriname banner.png|caption=Boy in a canoe on the Gran Rio river (Upper Suriname)}} '''Suriname''' (pronounced "''surinam''", or something like "SOOR-ee-nahm" for English speakers) is a small republic on the northeast coast of [[South America]]. It prides itself on its thoroughly multi-ethnic culture, a colourful blend of indigenous ("Amerindian") traditions, those of its former [[Dutch Empire|Dutch colonisers]], and especially those of the African, Javanese, and South Asian ("Hindustani") workers they once invited or trafficked in. It's a country with a fabulous and largely untouched Amazon Rainforest inland, slowly discovering its chances as an ecotourism destination. International visitors are steadily following Dutch travellers who have long been drawn to this friendly, tropical country to explore its spectacular nature, captivating cultural heritage and meet its ever smiling people. Formerly called ''Dutch Guiana'', Suriname is tucked in between [[French Guiana]] in the east and [[Guyana]] (formerly British Guiana) in the west. Like these countries, it has more cultural and economic ties to the [[Caribbean]] than to the rest of South America. In the south the country is bordered by [[Brazil]] (though there are no road connections across this border) and in the north by the Atlantic Ocean. At just under 165,000 km<sup>2</sup>, Suriname is the smallest independent country in South America. It had 576,000 inhabitants in 2018, half of whom lived in the exuberant capital, '''[[Paramaribo]]'''. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Suriname regions map (en).png | regionmaptext=Map Showing Regions | regionmapsize=350px | region1name=[[Paramaribo]] | region1color=#dde58b | region1description=Home to almost half of the country's population, the capital city Paramaribo and its direct surroundings are as bustling as it gets in Suriname. Listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, it has a delightful historic centre while its many cafés and restaurants cater to every traveller's needs. It's also an excellent starting point for trips to every other part of the country. | region2name=[[West Coast (Suriname)|West Coast]] | region2color=#c5995c | region2description=The west coast is celebrated for its bird life, and the Bigi Pan Nature Reserve can be an absolute highlight in any Suriname travels. There are a few towns and some choices as far as accommodation goes, but this is a place away from the crowds and often overlooked by visitors. | region3name=[[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]] | region3color=#c8b7b7 | region3description=The eastern region offers some of the best examples of former colonial plantations, some still in use, others deserted and largely ruined. Along the coast you'll find some of the most prominent nesting beaches for sea turtles in all of the West Atlantic. | region4name=[[Surinamese Rainforest]] | region4color=#71b37b | region4description=The inland areas of Suriname are part of the vast Amazon region and almost entirely covered with tropical rainforest. In the southwest is the Sipaliwini savanna area. In the centre and south are mountain ranges, but the highest peak, the Julianatop, is only 1,280 m high. Most Amerindians and Maroons live in this region, many of them in a traditional way. The Brokopondo Reservoir is one of the largest reservoirs in the world. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#dde58b|title=[[Paramaribo]]|wikidata=Q3001}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c5995c|title=[[West Coast (Suriname)|West Coast]]|wikidata=Q15101738}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8b7b7|title=[[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]|wikidata=Q15101695}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#71b37b|title=[[Surinamese Rainforest]]|wikidata=Q189934}} ==Cities== {{mapshape}} {{mapframe}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Paramaribo]]|wikidata=Q3001}} ― The capital and largest city of Suriname. Half the population of the country lives in the city. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Albia|Albina]]|wikidata=Q580016}} - Hub to [[French Guiana]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Apoera|Apoera]]|wikidata=Q1318695}} - Indian village in West Suriname *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Domburg|Domburg]]|wikidata=Q650018}} - Sunday's meeting point for Paramaribo people *{{marker|type=city|name=[[West Coast (Suriname)#Groningen|Groningen]]|wikidata=Q508935}} - Relaxed place on the Saramacca River *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Lelydorp|Lelydorp]]|wikidata=Q935545}} - The second largest city of Suriname *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Moengo|Moengo]]|wikidata=Q24226}} - The former bauxite mining centre *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Nieuw Amsterdam|Nieuw Amsterdam]]|wikidata=Q762619}} - Best known for its fort *{{marker|type=city|name=[[West Coast (Suriname)#Nieuw Nickerie|Nieuw Nickerie]]|wikidata=Q738313}} - Most western city protected by a sea wall *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Santigron|Santigron]]|wikidata=Q24987618}} - A Maroon village along the Saramacca river ==Other destinations== <!--Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page.--> *{{marker|name=[[West Coast (Suriname)#Bigi Pan Nature Reserve|Bigi Pan Nature Reserve]]|wikidata=Q68488496}} - A large area of open water, mudflats and mangrove forest *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Brownsberg Nature Park|Brownsberg Nature Park]]|wikidata=Q991234}} - A nature park close to Paramaribo *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Central Suriname Nature Reserve|Central Suriname Nature Reserve]]|wikidata=Q189934}} - one of the most remote, ancient, and pristine wildernesses on Earth *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Colakreek|Colakreek]]|wikidata=Q2484568}} - A Cola colored swimming place in the midst of the savannah *{{marker|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Galibi nature reserve|Galibi nature reserve]]|wikidata=Q2554506}} - Beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Jodensavanne|Jodensavanne]]|wikidata=Q648787}} - A ruined, historic settlement of Sephardic Jews *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Nature Resort Kabalebo|Nature Resort Kabalebo]]|wikidata=Q2359770}} - Flora and fauna in the untouched nature of the splendid Amazon rain forest *{{marker|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Old plantations|Old plantations in Commewijne]]|lat=5.88304 | long=-55.04525}} - Best place to visit plantations as they were once *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Raleighvallen Nature Reserve|Raleighvallen Nature Reserve]]|wikidata=Q34757327}} - An extensive set of rapids in the upper Coppename River *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Upper Suriname|Upper Suriname]]|lat=4.097 | long=-55.438}} - Authentic Maroon villages along the Upper Suriname River ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=Suriname in its region.svg}} ===History=== [[File:Zicht op en vanaf bastion met gevel gebouw op fort aan de rivierzijde - Paramaribo - 20377867 - RCE.jpg|thumb|Fort Zeelandia was once the main stronghold of the Dutch colonial forces in the region.]] Dutch from the province of [[Zeeland]] in the [[Netherlands]] colonized Suriname in the 17th century but periods of British administration did not finally cease until 1816. The colony was mainly used for sugar, coffee and cocoa plantations where many African slaves were worked to death. In 1863 slavery came to an end and contract workers were recruited from British India (until 1916) and [[Java]] (until 1936). Many stayed after their contract had ended. Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975, whereupon many Surinamese left for the Netherlands to retain their Dutch nationality. Five years later, the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared a socialist republic characterized by a high level of government corruption and the summary executions of political opponents. It continued to rule through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election. In 1989, the military overthrew the civilian government again, but a democratically-elected government returned to power in 1991. ===People=== Suriname is among one of the most diverse countries in the world. In the 19th century, people from various parts of the world were brought to the country as indentured workers by the [[Dutch Empire]]. Suriname is known for its tolerance between different ethnic groups. * '''Indians''' are the largest ethnic group in the country, making up a quarter of the population. Most Indo-Surinamese are descendants of 19th-century indentured workers from India and approximately 80% of them are adherents of [[Hinduism]]. * '''Maroons''', who are descendants of runaway slaves from [[Africa]], are 21% of the population. * '''Javanese''' make up 14% of the population. Most Javanese Surinamese are descendants of 19th-century indentured workers from the island of [[Java]] and approximately 60-70% of them are adherents of [[Islam]]. * '''Chinese''' make up 7% of the population. Most Chinese Surinamese are irreligious. * A considerable number of Surinamese people claim mixed heritage. === Religion === [[File:Neveh Shalom Synagogue and Mosque Keizerstraat.jpg|thumb|A synagogue and a mosque in [[Paramaribo]]]] Suriname is a religiously diverse country and is a hotspot for the world's three largest religions: Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. * '''[[Christianity]]''' is practised by approximately 50% of the population and is followed by all of the country's ethnic groups. 26% of Surinamese Christians are Protestants and 22% of Surinamese Christians are Catholic. * '''[[Hinduism]]''' has a large and noticeable presence in the country ― it was introduced to the country by Indians, the country's largest ethnic group. Approximately 22% of the population are Hindus. After [[Guyana]], Suriname houses the second-largest Hindu population in South America. * '''[[Islam]]''' is practised by approximately 14% of the population and the country houses the largest Muslim population in South America. === Visitor information === * [https://www.surinametourism.sr/ Suriname Tourism]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Paramaribo |24.1 |29.2 |172.7 |23.2 |29.4 |146.2 |23.5 |28.7 |130.5 |24.5 |29.9 |215.8 |23.7 |30.0 |306.6 |24.4 |30.2 |295.6 |24.4 |30.7 |234.3 |24.6 |31.5 |147.7 |25.1 |32.0 |90.3 |25.1 |32.1 |86.5 |24.8 |31.2 |125.7 |24.2 |30.0 |183.7 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Paramaribo]] | description = check [http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Paramaribo-weather/Paramaribo/SR.aspx '''Paramaribo's 7 day forecast'''] }} Suriname has a tropical rainy climate, hot and humid. It has two rainy seasons per year. The long rainy season runs from late April to mid-August. The short rainy season runs from mid-December to mid-February. Usually it does not rain all day but there are heavy tropical showers mainly in the afternoon. The temperature is about 30°C but in the dry period from mid-August to mid-December it can rise to 35-40°C. Humidity is about 80% year-round and can exacerbate temperature extremes. It feels clammy and sticky. ===Terrain=== Mostly rolling hills, rising towards a maximum of around 1,000&nbsp;m in the south; narrow coastal plain with mangrove swamps. Mostly tropical rain forest with a great diversity of flora and fauna that is in excellent condition, although increasingly threatened by new development, logging and gold mining. Suriname is crossed by numerous rivers. Major rivers are the '''Maroni''' (border river with [[French Guiana]]), '''Suriname''', the '''Commewijne''' (running from east to west), the '''Coppename''', the '''Tapanahony''' (tributary of the Maroni), the '''Saramacca''' and the '''Corentyne''', which forms the border with [[Guyana]]. By heavy rainfall rivers burst their banks which can result in heavy floodings. In southern Suriname are mountain ranges. These include the '''Oranjegebergte, Van Asch van Wijckgebergte, Wilhelminagebergte, Eilerts de Haangebergte, Grensgebergte''' and the '''Toemoek-Hoemakgebergte'''. With 1,280&nbsp;m, '''Julianatop''' is the highest point of Suriname. ===Flora and fauna=== Suriname has a vast variety of flora and fauna. Most of Suriname, about 80%, is covered with jungle. This forest is part of the largest tropical rainforest on earth, the Amazon rainforest, which is mostly on Brazilian territory. A large number of species of birds, reptiles and mammals inhabit these forests and the coast area. Leatherback turtles lay their eggs on the beach at [[Galibi]]. Other species in Suriname include the endangered and protected jaguar, sloth, giant anteater, cayman, squirrel and howler monkeys, tapirs and the scarlet ibis (especially in [[Nickerie#See|Bigi Pan]] in the [[Nickerie]] district. In 2005 Suriname hit world news when 25 new species were discovered in Eastern Suriname ([[Nassau]] and Lely Mountains). ===Music=== Suriname is well known for its ''kaseko'' music in the Indo-Caribbean tradition. Kaseko's a fusion of many styles and folklore from Europe, Africa, and the Americas that is rhythmically complex. Percussion instruments include the ''skratji'' (big drum) and trap drums. Saxophones, trumpets and the occasional trombone join with solo or chorus voices with the songs typically structured to "say and answer" in a similar styles to the natives of the region, as ''winti'' and ''kawina''. The Kaseko evolved in the 1930s during festivities that used large bands, particularly bands of wind instruments, and were called ''Bigi Pokoe'' (big drum music). Following World War II, jazz, calypso, and other important genres became popular, while the rock music of the US soon left its own influence in the form of electric instruments. You will much enjoy the entertainment there like music and watching Association Football. Surinamese songs are called "pokoes" in Sranang Tongo. They have a great variety of music, because of the different cultures. ==Talk== '''[[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]]''' is the official language of Suriname. '''English''' is widely spoken. [[Sranan phrasebook|'''Sranang Tongo''']] was suppressed by the Dutch for many years but is now the most widely used language in Suriname. It is used as a lingua franca between all the different ethnic groups and is the native language of most Surinamese people. It is sometimes referred to as ''Taki-Taki'' in French Guiana and used to be called ''nengre'' or ''negerengels'' (Dutch for "Negro English"). It is English-based because slaves were forbidden from speaking Dutch. Although there is very little written material in Sranang Tongo, it has had its own officially codified spelling since 1986. Other languages spoken in Suriname include Sarnami (a dialect of Hindi), [[Javanese phrasebook|Javanese]], Chinese (Mandarin, [[Hakka phrasebook|Hakka]] and [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]]), [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]] and [[Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese]]. ==Get in== [[File:Visa policy of Suriname.svg|thumb|375px|Countries marked in green enjoy visa free travel, while those marked in red get a visa on arrival]] ===Entry requirements=== If you want to visit Suriname and you are not a citizen of one of the following countries, you have to ensure that your visa papers are in order. If you want to apply for a visa, contact a Suriname consulate. Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Suriname for up to 90 days unless otherwise noted: [[Antigua and Barbuda]], [[Argentina]], [[Aruba]], [[Bahamas]], [[Barbados]], [[Belize]], [[Bonaire]], [[Brazil]], [[Dominica]], [[Grenada]], [[Guyana]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Israel]], [[Jamaica]], [[Japan]], [[Malaysia]] (30 days), [[Montserrat]], [[Philippines]], [[Saba]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[Sint Eustatius]], [[Saint Martin|Sint Maarten]], [[South Korea]] (30 days) and [[Trinidad and Tobago]]. Citizens of the following countries are granted a visa on arrival (tourist card) at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for €35, or at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (cash payments in EUR or USD only) or any Surinamese representation abroad for US$40. Holders of tourist cards can stay in Suriname for a maximum of 90 days: [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Bolivia]], [[Canada]], [[Chile]], [[China|China (PRC)]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Cuba]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[Dominican Republic]], [[Ecuador]], [[El Salvador]], [[Estonia]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[Hungary]], [[Iceland]], [[India]], [[Indonesia]], [[Italy]], [[Latvia]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Malta]], [[Mexico]], [[Netherlands|Netherlands (European Netherlands),]] [[Nicaragua]], [[Norway]], [[Panama]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]], [[Portugal]], [[Serbia]], [[Singapore]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]], [[Spain]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]], [[Turkey]], [[United States]], [[Uruguay]] and [[Venezuela]] In most cases you will receive a single-entry visa/tourist card. So you only will be able to enter Suriname one time. If you want to combine your trip to Suriname with a visit to for instance [[Guyana]] or [[French Guiana]], you'll need to request a multiple entry visa (higher cost). In [[Cayenne]] (Feb 2017) a tourist card costs €30, single and multi-entry visas both cost €40 Entering by land (river) crossing: * Visas/tourist cards are not available at the border. The Suriname Consulate in [[Cayenne]], [[French Guiana]] now offers tourist cards for €31 which can be obtained in an hour. No need to fill out any forms just hand over your passport and cash/card. Open M-F 09:00-14:00. * The Embassy of Suriname in [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]], [[Guyana]] offers the tourist card also, but tend to make you come back in the afternoon to pick it up. Price is US$35. The Suriname embassies/consulate are often closed without prior/much notice, and there is no website to check ahead of schedule. Don't be surprised that the embassy/consulate is closed when you arrive with a note stating closure on W, F and M without explanation. For those with EU passports (i.e. freedom of movement), you may not need to be stamped into French Guiana, but you must definitely be stamped out of French Guiana before crossing to Suriname. Otherwise, you'll be sent back over the river again (paying twice more) to get your French exit stamp. The ATM in Albina does ''not'' accept international cards so you will have to change over (preferably) euros. Even though the tourist card is valid for 90 days, the usual entry stamp only allows for 30 days which may be extended when in Suriname. Overstaying can lead to a one-year ban from entering the country which is marked in your passport. When you arrive in Suriname verify whether you have to inform the authorities where you are staying. You ay have to go to the foreigners registration office in the 'Nieuwe Haven' within a week after your arrival. The customs-official will remind you of this. See the [http://www.consulaatsuriname.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=151&Itemid=77&lang=english ''Suriname Embassy in The Hague'' website] {{dead link|December 2020}} for more details. ===By plane=== [[File:PBM Airport.jpg|thumb|Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport]] ====Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport==== {{IATA|PBM}}, formerly called Zanderij International Airport, it is located 45&nbsp;km south of Paramaribo. From Amsterdam you can get the daily KLM flight. [http://www.slm.nl/?EN/1 Surinam Airways] also offers flights from Amsterdam and various parts of the Caribbean destinations. From the [[United States of America|United States]], airline service is available via Surinam Airways and [http://www.caribbean-airlines.com Caribbean Airlines], with a stopover in Trinidad. Besides the daily connection to the [[Netherlands]], there are weekly direct flights to Suriname from [[Trinidad]], [[Brazil]] ([[Belem]]), and [[Curacao]]. From Johan Adolf Pengel International you can take the taxi or bus into town. A taxi (if private one) will cost around USD50. However, prices will vary between drivers. Make sure to arrange and set a price with the driver ''before'' going anywhere. ====Zorg-en-Hoop Airfield==== ({{IATA|ORG}}) A small airfield in Paramaribo which has a few private charter companies and primarily local and domestic flights. The following companies have a few daily flights from/to Ogle Aerodome in [[Georgetown (Guyana)]]: *{{listing | name=Gum Air | url=https://gumair.sr | email=info@gumair.com | address=Doekhieweg 03, Zorg-en-Hoop Airport, Paramaribo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 433830 | tollfree= | fax=+597 491740 | hours=M-Sa | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=Trans Guyana Airways | alt=TGA | url=https://transguyana.net/ | email=commercial@transguyana.net | address=Ogle Aerodome, Ogle, East Coast Demerara, Guyana | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 592 222-2525 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa | price= | content= }} ===By train=== There are no trains in Suriname. ===By car=== Guyana has road access to Suriname. In Guyana, Georgetown inquire in for mini-buses travelling to Suriname. Note that entering Suriname, Nieuw Nickerie by water travel from Guyana is illegal. Buses leave Georgetown for the Surinamese border daily. Ask for Berbice car park. In the west (Guyana-Suriname border) there's a regular river ferry between [[Guyana]] and Suriname. There's a possibility of travelling from French Guiana by car (there a small car ferry between Suriname and Guyana). In the east there are small boats and small ferry between Albina (Suriname) and St. Laurent ([[French Guiana]]) The price is usually around €5 per person. There are no roads linking Brazil and Suriname. ===By bus=== For around €20 you can take the bus from [[Albina]] (bordering [[French Guiana]]) to Paramaribo. From [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]], [[Guyana]], take mini bus #63a to Molson Creek in eastern Guyana just across the river from Suriname. The trip takes at least 3 hr. From there, you will go through customs on the Guyanese side. Then take the 11:00 daily ferry across the river to South Drain. The actual ferry ride takes about 30 minutes. ===By boat=== ====From Guyana==== In the west there's a regular river ferry between [[Guyana]] and Suriname, between Moleson Creek, Guyana and South Drain, Suriname (near [[Nieuw Nickerie]]). As of December 2025, the ferry costs about 20 euro each way (maybe 30 euro for round trip ticket, which some Europeans report being forced to buy when leaving Suriname). MAKE SURE TO BRING ENOUGH CASH: Unless it's different on the Guyana side than the Suriname side, they don't take cards and there are no ATMS nearby even by car. Both ferry terminals are located in the countryside. Also as of December 2025, the ferry sometimes runs two or three times a day, but often only once, probably around 10:30 am. On the Suriname side (perhaps it's the same on the Guyana side), foot passengers are told to arrive at least an hour early to complete border formalities etc. If you're trying to take a car across, good luck - there's often not enough room on the boat for all the cars, and drivers line up hours early or even the previous day. Small boats to Suriname from Guyana are not as much of a thing as from French Guiana, and some locals consider the Guyana ones to be unreliable or even dangerous (risk of sinking or at least getting your stuff wet). In the past, travelers have reported that this is illegal, but not enforced, and that when traveling from [[Nieuw Nickerie]] to Paramaribo over land you will most likely run into a military police roadblock near Totness, but they are after gun and drug smugglers, not tourists. These travels say that if you show your national ID card or a valid driver's license, they won't even ask for your passport to check if you have the right visa stamps, and that appears they don't mind you entering the country as long as you don't cause trouble and spend your money in their country. This of course can always change, and you should do such things at your own risk. As of December 2025, electronic customs forms seem to imply there's some way to cross legally by small boat, though it's not clear how this would work. ====From French Guiana==== From [[French Guiana]] boats cross the river to [[Albina]] from the port of [[Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni]]. As of December 2025 the price for small boats leaving through the official ferry terminal (which is where you get your exit stamp at immigration) is €5, and there are also infrequent ferries at the same place. Informal boats leaving from a few blocks north of the terminal may be cheaper, and may also be illegal - in any case you'll generally want to get your passport stamps at the ferry terminals on either side if you plan to travel onward deeper into either country (you can get in trouble if you get stopped later at a police checkpoint and didn't get an entry stamp - in Suriname it may be possible to bribe your way through such a checkpoint, but not for cheap). ==Get around== Since not many tourists visit Suriname yet and the inner-land is not within easy reach, the expenses of travel are higher than you might expect. Tourist attractions can be more expensive than in Europe or the United States. It is expected that this will change in the near future since there is an annual increase visible in foreign tourists, creating the necessity of working on better roads as well as other ways of cheaper transportation. === By bus === Companies that provide long-distance bus services in Suriname: * J.A. Pengel Autobedrijf (JAP) * Greenheart Group of Companies * Pegasus Suriname These companies mainly operate on routes connecting the capital city of Paramaribo with other towns and cities in the country, as well as to neighboring countries such as Guyana and French Guiana. However, it's important to note that in Suriname, minibuses and taxis are the most commonly used forms of transportation for both short and long distances. ===By car=== [[File:Paramaribo, Jules Wijdenboschbrug.JPG|thumb|The bridge across the River Suriname at Paramaribo was opened in 2000. Part of the East-West-Link, it's now the main connection to Crommewijne, making car ferries obsolete. Passenger ferries still cross the river, however, taking people across to Meerzorg.]] If you’re not intending to go deep inland, rent a car but on dirt roads, always rent a four-wheel drive vehicle. The rental company will ask you where you are heading. Some don't allow you to go into the forest with their cars unless you rent a SUV. *Suriname traffic drives on the left side of the road. *There are a lot of speed bumps which are signed as '''drempel'''. These can be very high to force you to reduce your speed to nearly zero. Most bumps are constructed as twins at the entrance and exit of communities and junctions. *Most roads are not marked with traffic lines. *There are few bridges but those that you encounter may be in bad condition. Drive slowly. If you want to drive to '''Jodensavanne''' keep in mind that the bridge across the Suriname River at Carolina is closed as it is partly collapsed. There is a car ferry for about six vehicles. *There are plenty of gas stations but fill up your tank if you leave the paved roads. Uber ''does not'' operate in Suriname. The only operating ride hailing app in the country is '''[https://ride.sr/home/ Ride Technologies].''' ===By boat=== At every riverbank you can charter boats at reasonable prices. It is wise to always travel with a tour guide. ===By plane=== There are two local airlines providing private connections with the innerland: [http://www.bluewingairlines.com/ Bluewing Airlines] and [https://gumair.sr Gum Air]. ==See== [[File:Suriname rainforest villages.jpg|thumb|Wooden houses in one of the jungle villages along the Marowine river]] [[File:Brokopondo Lake Suriname.jpg|thumb|Lake Brokopondo]] With almost a third of the country being declared '''national reserves''', Suriname's main tourist attraction are its vast natural lands and the diversity of flora and fauna in them. Head to the beaches of [[Galibi]] and [[Albina]] to witness the impressive breeding process of large '''Leatherback sea turtles''', or book a helicopter ride to one of the more remote beaches to see the same, with fewer people around. Spot river dolphins on the way and see the typical '''mangrove forests''' between the ocean and the rain forests. The Amazon rain forests cover most of the Surinam surface and is home to thousands of birds, reptiles, monkeys and even a handful of jaguars. As tourism develops, guided tours and resorts in the heart of the jungle are popping up and make a comfortable option if you want to spend a few days spotting wildlife or plants, including the rubber tree, spike-footed palms, plenty of orchids and cacti. Day trips are an option too. The [[Central Suriname Nature Reserve]] is the most popular of the reserves and is home to the '''Raleigh waterfalls''' and mount '''Voltzberg'''. [[Brownsberg Nature Park]] is home to one of the largest man-made lakes in the world: the '''Brokopondo Reservoir'''. Visit '''Tonka Island''' to see the ecotourism project that Saramaccaner Maroons have set up there. '''Maroon and Amerindian villages''' are found deep in the forests, but many of them also lie on the riverbanks. A boat trip down the Marowijne river, with [[French Guyana]] just on the other side, is a great way to see the best of the forest, visit some villages and do some border hopping on the go. For a less adventurous day, try swimming in [[Cola Creek]], a black water (Blaka Watra) recreational park some 50&nbsp;km from Paramaribo and popular with Suriname families. On the way back, make sure to stop at the [[Jodensavanne]] (Jews savanna), where the Jews were allowed to settle in the 17th century. Now, only the ruins at this important historic place remind of those days. '''[[Paramaribo]]''' itself is a pleasant place and its historic inner centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site. The capital has many characteristics of a large village community and although there are few real landmarks and sights, is a nice place to spend some time. Linger on the '''Waterkant''', the water side street with its old wooden, colonial houses and grab a bite from one of the food stands there. Go shopping at the Central Market and gaze at the Jules Wijdenboschbrug. Stroll to '''Fort Zeelandia''', through the Palm tree garden and the Independence square. Make sure to include the Roman Catholic '''Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral''' in your walk, since it is the largest wooden building in South America. '''Former plantations''' will take you back to colonial times, when coffee and sugar where produced here. Some of the plantation houses have been renovated, and a few are even in use to make coffee and dry shrimp. Bike through the quiet and green area, between the banana plants, to visit former plantations with names like Einde Rust (''End of Rest''), Worsteling Jacobs (''Struggle Jacobs''), Zorgvliet and Zeldenrust (''Rarely Rest''). ==Do== [[File:Irenevallen, Brownsberg.JPG|thumb|Waterfall in Brownsberg]] Although most if not all visitors will probably visit [[Paramaribo]] it is well worth getting out to explore other regions that are all in great contrast with the capital. Most people travel beyond the capital as part of package tours, including many tailored to Dutch backpacker budgets, which as of 2025 means around 100-200 euro per day, cheaper than Guyana and comparable to many other South American countries, though not among the world's cheapest. These can get you to spectacularly remote places in the Surinamese interior, though unlike in Guyana, they tend not to be geared heavily towards wildlife watching (with Bigi Pan and the Paramaribo dolphinwatching being the exceptions). Be aware that tour operators in Suriname often have a bit of a fast-and-loose approach, for example selling you a package tour without truly knowing the itinerary or which activities will be provided. In some cases you might be able to get around this by getting directly in contact with the lodges where the participants are accommodated during the tours, who usually are the ones providing the guides. But a more typical approach is just to set your expectations a little low and go with the flow. For the more adventurous, Suriname is challenging to travel around independently, but certainly not with impossible. In many cases there are lesser-known public or shared transportation options if you're willing to ask around and rough it a bit. ===Holidays=== * 1 January - New Year's Day * 25 February - Revolution Day * 1 May - Workers' Day * 5 June - Indian Arrival Day * 1 July - Keti-koti (Sranantongo creole for "the chains are cut"). This day is also known as ''(Prisiri) Maspasi'', meaning "Emancipation (Festival)". * 9 August - Day of Amerindians and Javanese Arrival Day * 10 October - Day of the Marroons * 25 November - Independence Day * 25 December - Christmas Day * 26 December - Boxing Day ===Festivals=== *'''Owru yari''' (New Year celebration) - Three days of festival to celebrate the old and new years with lots of fireworks. *'''Carnival''' (Feb) - Colourful carnival parades. *'''Avondvierdaagse''' (Apr) - Walking and dancing four days long in the streets of Paramaribo. The event starts at 17:00. The route varies and holds a different surprise every day. It meanders through the various neighbourhoods, each with its own characteristics. *'''Bodo''' (End of the Javanese fasting period) - Bodo is the Javanese name of the Eid al-Fitr (Sugar Feast) festival in Suriname. *'''Divali''' - This Hindu festival of light is a national day in Suriname since 2010 *'''Jaran Kepang''' - Jaran Kepang is a traditional Javanese dance accompanied by gamelan music. This spectacular folk-dance is very popular in Suriname. *'''Keti Koti''' (Sranantongo creole for "the chains are cut") is marked on 1 July. This day is also known as ''(Prisiri) Maspasi'', meaning "Emancipation (Festival)". (Although slavery had been abolished by the British during their early 1800s re-occupation, the Netherlands re-introduced it to Suriname in 1817, only to "abolish" it 46 years later in 1863. Slaves did not become fully free until 1873, after a mandatory 10 year transition period during which time slaves were required to work on the plantations for minimal pay and without state sanctioned torture.) *'''Winti Pré''' - This Creole worship is a dance ritual for gods and ghosts. ==Buy== [[File:20surinamedollar.jpg|right|thumb|315px|$20 Surinamese banknote]] Accommodation and food is relatively cheap. Retail prices for clothing, gifts, etc, are similar to Western Euurope and the US. Things which are well worth buying are: * Handcrafted jewellery * handcrafted woodcarvings * art * Tropical flowers * Perfumes ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Surinamese dollars | currencyCode=SRD$ | date=January 2026 | USD=38 | EUR=47 | GBP=51 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/srd-surinamese-dollar XE.com] }} The local currency is the '''Suriname dollar''', denoted by the symbol "'''$'''". The notation '''SRD''' (which is also the ISO 4217 international currency code) is commonly used to distinguish it from the US dollar. The currency is freely convertible (but nearly impossible to get rid of outside of Suriname except for the neighbouring countries and one exchange bureau in [[Amsterdam]] airport). Coins in Suriname are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 100 (1 Surinamese dollar) and 250 cents (2{{frac|1|2}} Surinamese dollars). Banknotes in Suriname are issued denominations of 1, 2{{frac|1|2}}, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Surinamese dollars. You can exchange currency at all banks and at most ''cambios''. Automatic teller machines (ATM) are available in Paramaribo and in the most larger municipalities in the north. The ATMs of the RBTT bank accept most international bank cards. DSB (De Surinaamsche Bank) accepts Dutch bank cards. Paying by credit card in shops, hotels and restaurants is highly uncommon. Expect 2-6% extra charge. Prices of tours, hotels and fancier restaurants are mostly in euros or dollars, which are then converted into SRD according to the current exchange rate. Thus it can be convenient to bring euros or US dollars cash reserves along. ===Business hours=== The usual opening times of shops in Suriname are M-Th 08:00-16:30. On Fridays there's usually late opening until 19:00 and on Saturday most establishments close at 14:00. Chinese supermarkets pop up throughout the country, even in the smallest hamlets. They are open until late in the evening. Banks and post offices are opened M-F 07:30-14:00. Government services are available M-F 07:00-14:00. ==Eat== [[File:Roti Masala Trafasie.JPG|thumb|The regional version of chicken masala, served with roti, is one of the most popular dishes in the country.]] Because of the ethnic diversity there is a variety of exotic food available. Indian (specially roti with chicken), Chinese, Javanese (Indonesian), Creole. === Javanese === Although Indonesian food might seem the appropriate name, the Indonesian people in Suriname are mostly if not all from the island of Java. And Java has its own cuisine, distinct from other styles of Indonesian food. Furthermore, the food has evolved to a more Surinamese culture and is thus very different from food you'd find in Java. Nevertheless it tastes great and you should try it. The most popular places where you would find such food is in ''''warungs'''' in Lelydorp on your way from the airport to [[Paramaribo]], or Blauwgrond in Paramaribo, and near the bridge in [[Commewijne]]. ''Bami'' (noodles) and ''nasi'' (fried rice) can be ordered in every warung. It is accompanied with spicy chicken or satay with peanut sauce. Vegetarian dishes are ''baka bana'' (fried banana) and ''petjil'' (vegetables with peanut sauce). ''Telo'' is fried cassava with salt fish. Popular among Javanese people is ''soato'', a stock with strips of chicken, bean sprouts, egg and sliced ​​peppers. ===Chinese=== Chinese food tastes great in Suriname. Good restaurants can be found in [[Paramaribo]]. Also, try visiting the Chinese market on Sunday and many of the ''dim sum'' restaurants. ===East Indian=== East Indian food is less spicy compared to original Indian food, but still a well appreciated meal. Very popular is ''roti'', pancakes filled with chicken, potato and ''kouseband'' (long beans) prepared with masala. ''Bara'' is a fried cake of beans, like a donut, dripping from fat. ===Creole=== This type of food can be found everywhere in Suriname, with dishes like cassava soup, ''pom'' (an oven dish with milled tajer-tuber and salt meat), ''pastei'' (an oven dish in puff pastry) and brownbeans or peanut soup with ''tom tom'' (dumplings of cooked bananas). ===Other=== International menus are available in the more expensive downtown restaurants and hotels in [[Paramaribo]]. ==Drink== Suriname wouldn't be the tropical paradise it is without its wide variety of great '''fruit juices'''. Even the well-known orange juice is a sensational taste, but do not hesitate to try great tropical fruits like passion fruit (known locally as 'markoesa') or soursop, better known as guanábana (locally known as 'zuurzak'). Since locals have an appetite for sweetness, sugar is added to most juices you buy in bottles. For pure juice it is best to ask for freshly made juice. In the city it's also possible to get shaved ice in different flavours from the local vendors, which is very refreshing in the tropical climate. The Javanese have a pink (and occasionally green) coloured drink called '''dawet''', which consists of coconut milk. Try to get a local 'east-Indian' to make you a glass of lassi if you have the chance. ===Alcohol=== Beer: Try the local ''''Parbo-beer'''', which, when it comes in one-litre bottles, is called a ''''djogo''''. In 2008, Suriname finally got Parbo beer in a can, which was somewhat of a major event in the country. Guinness is a popular import beer, and for that reason Parbo also brews a very decent own stout variant: Parbo Stout and their own rums: Borgoe and Black Cat. Of course imported beers, whiskeys and rums are also available. ==Sleep== [[File:Nickerie.jpg|thumb|Street scene in Nickerie]] There are several good [[hostels]] and guest-houses available in [[Paramaribo]] and [[Nickerie]]. See the appropriate page for more information. When going into the rainforest it is best to buy a hammock in Paramaribo. Some guest houses in the forest provide hammocks, but these tend to be less hygienic, since washing machines are not that available in the forest. Bring mosquito repellent and sunblock when going into the forest. ==Learn== The [http://www.uvs.edu/ Universiteit van Suriname]: students wishing to obtain an education here must have a working knowledge of Dutch as classes are only instructed in Dutch. ==Work== Although Suriname has a fairly high level of human development, the country isn't a major draw for expatriates ― Suriname has a high unemployment rate and opportunities for highly skilled workers are limited. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened many of the problems faced by Suriname's small and fragile economy; in 2020, the country experienced a deep economic downturn. Because of the country's poor economic situation, Suriname has experienced periods of significant emigration, particularly to the [[Netherlands]]. ==Stay safe== If you are concerned about safety try to avoid venturing at night alone. Try using a bike when possible. When in Paramaribo at night, avoid the Palm Garden as this is a well known crime site where much drug trade is done. The police force is only so large and can only protect you to a certain extent. Therefore, stay where you know police protection is offered. So please, use common sense when venturing outside downtown, which in itself can have problems. Do ''not'' venture to the bush (binnenland) alone. ==Stay healthy== To enter Suriname there's no need for any special kind of vaccination, though some are recommended (see below). If you plan a jungle-trip, which is highly recommended, it is possible that you may want to take precautions against '''[[malaria]]''', depending on the area you are planning to visit (although since 2005 there have not been any cases of malaria reported in Suriname). Be sure to check with BOG, or your local pharmacist or health clinic what prophylactic you should take. The bigger threat nowadays comes from dengue, also spread by mosquitoes, for which there is no prophylactic, nor any cure. [[Traveller's diarrhoea]] can also potentially be a problem. '''[[Tap water]]''' is drinkable in Paramaribo but not elsewhere. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended (and is required to get into Brazil afterwards!) Tetanus-diphtheria vaccination is recommended. Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended. The adult HIV/AIDS prevalence is reaching '''2%''' or 1 in 50 adults, which is 3 times higher than the US and 9 times higher than the Netherlands. Be sure to practice safe sex. The CDC has listed Suriname as a country affected by the Zika pandemic. Men and women planning to become pregnant, and pregnant women are advised to take extra caution. If you are near French Guyana, you can move to the French side, where you can get treatment with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). ==Respect== Be respectful when taking photographs. Like everywhere else, one should respect the environment and the culture. For example the inland-people consider certain trees and spots holy and it is likely you need consent before taking a photograph. Your local guide will usually also indicate this. Ask for consent when you think it is appropriate as you would anywhere else. ==Connect== Emergencies: 115 {{usablecountry}} {{geo|4|-56|zoom=8}} {{isPartOf|South America}} 53kzgsa00uxnuth9ilm1wvbny6ekr2l 5289131 5289128 2026-06-07T16:52:14Z ~2026-25168-20 2396992 /* Work */ 5289131 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Suriname banner.png|caption=Boy in a canoe on the Gran Rio river (Upper Suriname)}} '''Suriname''' (pronounced "''surinam''", or something like "SOOR-ee-nahm" for English speakers) is a small republic on the northeast coast of [[South America]]. It prides itself on its thoroughly multi-ethnic culture, a colourful blend of indigenous ("Amerindian") traditions, those of its former [[Dutch Empire|Dutch colonisers]], and especially those of the African, Javanese, and South Asian ("Hindustani") workers they once invited or trafficked in. It's a country with a fabulous and largely untouched Amazon Rainforest inland, slowly discovering its chances as an ecotourism destination. International visitors are steadily following Dutch travellers who have long been drawn to this friendly, tropical country to explore its spectacular nature, captivating cultural heritage and meet its ever smiling people. Formerly called ''Dutch Guiana'', Suriname is tucked in between [[French Guiana]] in the east and [[Guyana]] (formerly British Guiana) in the west. Like these countries, it has more cultural and economic ties to the [[Caribbean]] than to the rest of South America. In the south the country is bordered by [[Brazil]] (though there are no road connections across this border) and in the north by the Atlantic Ocean. At just under 165,000 km<sup>2</sup>, Suriname is the smallest independent country in South America. It had 576,000 inhabitants in 2018, half of whom lived in the exuberant capital, '''[[Paramaribo]]'''. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Suriname regions map (en).png | regionmaptext=Map Showing Regions | regionmapsize=350px | region1name=[[Paramaribo]] | region1color=#dde58b | region1description=Home to almost half of the country's population, the capital city Paramaribo and its direct surroundings are as bustling as it gets in Suriname. Listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, it has a delightful historic centre while its many cafés and restaurants cater to every traveller's needs. It's also an excellent starting point for trips to every other part of the country. | region2name=[[West Coast (Suriname)|West Coast]] | region2color=#c5995c | region2description=The west coast is celebrated for its bird life, and the Bigi Pan Nature Reserve can be an absolute highlight in any Suriname travels. There are a few towns and some choices as far as accommodation goes, but this is a place away from the crowds and often overlooked by visitors. | region3name=[[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]] | region3color=#c8b7b7 | region3description=The eastern region offers some of the best examples of former colonial plantations, some still in use, others deserted and largely ruined. Along the coast you'll find some of the most prominent nesting beaches for sea turtles in all of the West Atlantic. | region4name=[[Surinamese Rainforest]] | region4color=#71b37b | region4description=The inland areas of Suriname are part of the vast Amazon region and almost entirely covered with tropical rainforest. In the southwest is the Sipaliwini savanna area. In the centre and south are mountain ranges, but the highest peak, the Julianatop, is only 1,280 m high. Most Amerindians and Maroons live in this region, many of them in a traditional way. The Brokopondo Reservoir is one of the largest reservoirs in the world. }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#dde58b|title=[[Paramaribo]]|wikidata=Q3001}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c5995c|title=[[West Coast (Suriname)|West Coast]]|wikidata=Q15101738}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c8b7b7|title=[[East Coast (Suriname)|East Coast]]|wikidata=Q15101695}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#71b37b|title=[[Surinamese Rainforest]]|wikidata=Q189934}} ==Cities== {{mapshape}} {{mapframe}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Paramaribo]]|wikidata=Q3001}} ― The capital and largest city of Suriname. Half the population of the country lives in the city. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Albia|Albina]]|wikidata=Q580016}} - Hub to [[French Guiana]] *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Apoera|Apoera]]|wikidata=Q1318695}} - Indian village in West Suriname *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Domburg|Domburg]]|wikidata=Q650018}} - Sunday's meeting point for Paramaribo people *{{marker|type=city|name=[[West Coast (Suriname)#Groningen|Groningen]]|wikidata=Q508935}} - Relaxed place on the Saramacca River *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Lelydorp|Lelydorp]]|wikidata=Q935545}} - The second largest city of Suriname *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Moengo|Moengo]]|wikidata=Q24226}} - The former bauxite mining centre *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Nieuw Amsterdam|Nieuw Amsterdam]]|wikidata=Q762619}} - Best known for its fort *{{marker|type=city|name=[[West Coast (Suriname)#Nieuw Nickerie|Nieuw Nickerie]]|wikidata=Q738313}} - Most western city protected by a sea wall *{{marker|type=city|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Santigron|Santigron]]|wikidata=Q24987618}} - A Maroon village along the Saramacca river ==Other destinations== <!--Cities and Other destinations lists are limited to 9 items. Please first discuss proposed changes on this page's talk page.--> *{{marker|name=[[West Coast (Suriname)#Bigi Pan Nature Reserve|Bigi Pan Nature Reserve]]|wikidata=Q68488496}} - A large area of open water, mudflats and mangrove forest *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Brownsberg Nature Park|Brownsberg Nature Park]]|wikidata=Q991234}} - A nature park close to Paramaribo *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Central Suriname Nature Reserve|Central Suriname Nature Reserve]]|wikidata=Q189934}} - one of the most remote, ancient, and pristine wildernesses on Earth *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Colakreek|Colakreek]]|wikidata=Q2484568}} - A Cola colored swimming place in the midst of the savannah *{{marker|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Galibi nature reserve|Galibi nature reserve]]|wikidata=Q2554506}} - Beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Jodensavanne|Jodensavanne]]|wikidata=Q648787}} - A ruined, historic settlement of Sephardic Jews *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Nature Resort Kabalebo|Nature Resort Kabalebo]]|wikidata=Q2359770}} - Flora and fauna in the untouched nature of the splendid Amazon rain forest *{{marker|name=[[East Coast (Suriname)#Old plantations|Old plantations in Commewijne]]|lat=5.88304 | long=-55.04525}} - Best place to visit plantations as they were once *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Raleighvallen Nature Reserve|Raleighvallen Nature Reserve]]|wikidata=Q34757327}} - An extensive set of rapids in the upper Coppename River *{{marker|name=[[Surinamese Rainforest#Upper Suriname|Upper Suriname]]|lat=4.097 | long=-55.438}} - Authentic Maroon villages along the Upper Suriname River ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=Suriname in its region.svg}} ===History=== [[File:Zicht op en vanaf bastion met gevel gebouw op fort aan de rivierzijde - Paramaribo - 20377867 - RCE.jpg|thumb|Fort Zeelandia was once the main stronghold of the Dutch colonial forces in the region.]] Dutch from the province of [[Zeeland]] in the [[Netherlands]] colonized Suriname in the 17th century but periods of British administration did not finally cease until 1816. The colony was mainly used for sugar, coffee and cocoa plantations where many African slaves were worked to death. In 1863 slavery came to an end and contract workers were recruited from British India (until 1916) and [[Java]] (until 1936). Many stayed after their contract had ended. Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975, whereupon many Surinamese left for the Netherlands to retain their Dutch nationality. Five years later, the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared a socialist republic characterized by a high level of government corruption and the summary executions of political opponents. It continued to rule through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election. In 1989, the military overthrew the civilian government again, but a democratically-elected government returned to power in 1991. ===People=== Suriname is among one of the most diverse countries in the world. In the 19th century, people from various parts of the world were brought to the country as indentured workers by the [[Dutch Empire]]. Suriname is known for its tolerance between different ethnic groups. * '''Indians''' are the largest ethnic group in the country, making up a quarter of the population. Most Indo-Surinamese are descendants of 19th-century indentured workers from India and approximately 80% of them are adherents of [[Hinduism]]. * '''Maroons''', who are descendants of runaway slaves from [[Africa]], are 21% of the population. * '''Javanese''' make up 14% of the population. Most Javanese Surinamese are descendants of 19th-century indentured workers from the island of [[Java]] and approximately 60-70% of them are adherents of [[Islam]]. * '''Chinese''' make up 7% of the population. Most Chinese Surinamese are irreligious. * A considerable number of Surinamese people claim mixed heritage. === Religion === [[File:Neveh Shalom Synagogue and Mosque Keizerstraat.jpg|thumb|A synagogue and a mosque in [[Paramaribo]]]] Suriname is a religiously diverse country and is a hotspot for the world's three largest religions: Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. * '''[[Christianity]]''' is practised by approximately 50% of the population and is followed by all of the country's ethnic groups. 26% of Surinamese Christians are Protestants and 22% of Surinamese Christians are Catholic. * '''[[Hinduism]]''' has a large and noticeable presence in the country ― it was introduced to the country by Indians, the country's largest ethnic group. Approximately 22% of the population are Hindus. After [[Guyana]], Suriname houses the second-largest Hindu population in South America. * '''[[Islam]]''' is practised by approximately 14% of the population and the country houses the largest Muslim population in South America. === Visitor information === * [https://www.surinametourism.sr/ Suriname Tourism]{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Paramaribo |24.1 |29.2 |172.7 |23.2 |29.4 |146.2 |23.5 |28.7 |130.5 |24.5 |29.9 |215.8 |23.7 |30.0 |306.6 |24.4 |30.2 |295.6 |24.4 |30.7 |234.3 |24.6 |31.5 |147.7 |25.1 |32.0 |90.3 |25.1 |32.1 |86.5 |24.8 |31.2 |125.7 |24.2 |30.0 |183.7 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Paramaribo]] | description = check [http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Paramaribo-weather/Paramaribo/SR.aspx '''Paramaribo's 7 day forecast'''] }} Suriname has a tropical rainy climate, hot and humid. It has two rainy seasons per year. The long rainy season runs from late April to mid-August. The short rainy season runs from mid-December to mid-February. Usually it does not rain all day but there are heavy tropical showers mainly in the afternoon. The temperature is about 30°C but in the dry period from mid-August to mid-December it can rise to 35-40°C. Humidity is about 80% year-round and can exacerbate temperature extremes. It feels clammy and sticky. ===Terrain=== Mostly rolling hills, rising towards a maximum of around 1,000&nbsp;m in the south; narrow coastal plain with mangrove swamps. Mostly tropical rain forest with a great diversity of flora and fauna that is in excellent condition, although increasingly threatened by new development, logging and gold mining. Suriname is crossed by numerous rivers. Major rivers are the '''Maroni''' (border river with [[French Guiana]]), '''Suriname''', the '''Commewijne''' (running from east to west), the '''Coppename''', the '''Tapanahony''' (tributary of the Maroni), the '''Saramacca''' and the '''Corentyne''', which forms the border with [[Guyana]]. By heavy rainfall rivers burst their banks which can result in heavy floodings. In southern Suriname are mountain ranges. These include the '''Oranjegebergte, Van Asch van Wijckgebergte, Wilhelminagebergte, Eilerts de Haangebergte, Grensgebergte''' and the '''Toemoek-Hoemakgebergte'''. With 1,280&nbsp;m, '''Julianatop''' is the highest point of Suriname. ===Flora and fauna=== Suriname has a vast variety of flora and fauna. Most of Suriname, about 80%, is covered with jungle. This forest is part of the largest tropical rainforest on earth, the Amazon rainforest, which is mostly on Brazilian territory. A large number of species of birds, reptiles and mammals inhabit these forests and the coast area. Leatherback turtles lay their eggs on the beach at [[Galibi]]. Other species in Suriname include the endangered and protected jaguar, sloth, giant anteater, cayman, squirrel and howler monkeys, tapirs and the scarlet ibis (especially in [[Nickerie#See|Bigi Pan]] in the [[Nickerie]] district. In 2005 Suriname hit world news when 25 new species were discovered in Eastern Suriname ([[Nassau]] and Lely Mountains). ===Music=== Suriname is well known for its ''kaseko'' music in the Indo-Caribbean tradition. Kaseko's a fusion of many styles and folklore from Europe, Africa, and the Americas that is rhythmically complex. Percussion instruments include the ''skratji'' (big drum) and trap drums. Saxophones, trumpets and the occasional trombone join with solo or chorus voices with the songs typically structured to "say and answer" in a similar styles to the natives of the region, as ''winti'' and ''kawina''. The Kaseko evolved in the 1930s during festivities that used large bands, particularly bands of wind instruments, and were called ''Bigi Pokoe'' (big drum music). Following World War II, jazz, calypso, and other important genres became popular, while the rock music of the US soon left its own influence in the form of electric instruments. You will much enjoy the entertainment there like music and watching Association Football. Surinamese songs are called "pokoes" in Sranang Tongo. They have a great variety of music, because of the different cultures. ==Talk== '''[[Dutch phrasebook|Dutch]]''' is the official language of Suriname. '''English''' is widely spoken. [[Sranan phrasebook|'''Sranang Tongo''']] was suppressed by the Dutch for many years but is now the most widely used language in Suriname. It is used as a lingua franca between all the different ethnic groups and is the native language of most Surinamese people. It is sometimes referred to as ''Taki-Taki'' in French Guiana and used to be called ''nengre'' or ''negerengels'' (Dutch for "Negro English"). It is English-based because slaves were forbidden from speaking Dutch. Although there is very little written material in Sranang Tongo, it has had its own officially codified spelling since 1986. Other languages spoken in Suriname include Sarnami (a dialect of Hindi), [[Javanese phrasebook|Javanese]], Chinese (Mandarin, [[Hakka phrasebook|Hakka]] and [[Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese]]), [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]] and [[Portuguese phrasebook|Portuguese]]. ==Get in== [[File:Visa policy of Suriname.svg|thumb|375px|Countries marked in green enjoy visa free travel, while those marked in red get a visa on arrival]] ===Entry requirements=== If you want to visit Suriname and you are not a citizen of one of the following countries, you have to ensure that your visa papers are in order. If you want to apply for a visa, contact a Suriname consulate. Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Suriname for up to 90 days unless otherwise noted: [[Antigua and Barbuda]], [[Argentina]], [[Aruba]], [[Bahamas]], [[Barbados]], [[Belize]], [[Bonaire]], [[Brazil]], [[Dominica]], [[Grenada]], [[Guyana]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Israel]], [[Jamaica]], [[Japan]], [[Malaysia]] (30 days), [[Montserrat]], [[Philippines]], [[Saba]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[Sint Eustatius]], [[Saint Martin|Sint Maarten]], [[South Korea]] (30 days) and [[Trinidad and Tobago]]. Citizens of the following countries are granted a visa on arrival (tourist card) at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for €35, or at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (cash payments in EUR or USD only) or any Surinamese representation abroad for US$40. Holders of tourist cards can stay in Suriname for a maximum of 90 days: [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Bolivia]], [[Canada]], [[Chile]], [[China|China (PRC)]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Cuba]], [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[Dominican Republic]], [[Ecuador]], [[El Salvador]], [[Estonia]], [[Finland]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[Hungary]], [[Iceland]], [[India]], [[Indonesia]], [[Italy]], [[Latvia]], [[Liechtenstein]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Malta]], [[Mexico]], [[Netherlands|Netherlands (European Netherlands),]] [[Nicaragua]], [[Norway]], [[Panama]], [[Paraguay]], [[Peru]], [[Portugal]], [[Serbia]], [[Singapore]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]], [[Spain]], [[Sweden]], [[Switzerland]], [[Turkey]], [[United States]], [[Uruguay]] and [[Venezuela]] In most cases you will receive a single-entry visa/tourist card. So you only will be able to enter Suriname one time. If you want to combine your trip to Suriname with a visit to for instance [[Guyana]] or [[French Guiana]], you'll need to request a multiple entry visa (higher cost). In [[Cayenne]] (Feb 2017) a tourist card costs €30, single and multi-entry visas both cost €40 Entering by land (river) crossing: * Visas/tourist cards are not available at the border. The Suriname Consulate in [[Cayenne]], [[French Guiana]] now offers tourist cards for €31 which can be obtained in an hour. No need to fill out any forms just hand over your passport and cash/card. Open M-F 09:00-14:00. * The Embassy of Suriname in [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]], [[Guyana]] offers the tourist card also, but tend to make you come back in the afternoon to pick it up. Price is US$35. The Suriname embassies/consulate are often closed without prior/much notice, and there is no website to check ahead of schedule. Don't be surprised that the embassy/consulate is closed when you arrive with a note stating closure on W, F and M without explanation. For those with EU passports (i.e. freedom of movement), you may not need to be stamped into French Guiana, but you must definitely be stamped out of French Guiana before crossing to Suriname. Otherwise, you'll be sent back over the river again (paying twice more) to get your French exit stamp. The ATM in Albina does ''not'' accept international cards so you will have to change over (preferably) euros. Even though the tourist card is valid for 90 days, the usual entry stamp only allows for 30 days which may be extended when in Suriname. Overstaying can lead to a one-year ban from entering the country which is marked in your passport. When you arrive in Suriname verify whether you have to inform the authorities where you are staying. You ay have to go to the foreigners registration office in the 'Nieuwe Haven' within a week after your arrival. The customs-official will remind you of this. See the [http://www.consulaatsuriname.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=151&Itemid=77&lang=english ''Suriname Embassy in The Hague'' website] {{dead link|December 2020}} for more details. ===By plane=== [[File:PBM Airport.jpg|thumb|Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport]] ====Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport==== {{IATA|PBM}}, formerly called Zanderij International Airport, it is located 45&nbsp;km south of Paramaribo. From Amsterdam you can get the daily KLM flight. [http://www.slm.nl/?EN/1 Surinam Airways] also offers flights from Amsterdam and various parts of the Caribbean destinations. From the [[United States of America|United States]], airline service is available via Surinam Airways and [http://www.caribbean-airlines.com Caribbean Airlines], with a stopover in Trinidad. Besides the daily connection to the [[Netherlands]], there are weekly direct flights to Suriname from [[Trinidad]], [[Brazil]] ([[Belem]]), and [[Curacao]]. From Johan Adolf Pengel International you can take the taxi or bus into town. A taxi (if private one) will cost around USD50. However, prices will vary between drivers. Make sure to arrange and set a price with the driver ''before'' going anywhere. ====Zorg-en-Hoop Airfield==== ({{IATA|ORG}}) A small airfield in Paramaribo which has a few private charter companies and primarily local and domestic flights. The following companies have a few daily flights from/to Ogle Aerodome in [[Georgetown (Guyana)]]: *{{listing | name=Gum Air | url=https://gumair.sr | email=info@gumair.com | address=Doekhieweg 03, Zorg-en-Hoop Airport, Paramaribo | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+597 433830 | tollfree= | fax=+597 491740 | hours=M-Sa | price= | content= }} *{{listing | name=Trans Guyana Airways | alt=TGA | url=https://transguyana.net/ | email=commercial@transguyana.net | address=Ogle Aerodome, Ogle, East Coast Demerara, Guyana | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 592 222-2525 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-Sa | price= | content= }} ===By train=== There are no trains in Suriname. ===By car=== Guyana has road access to Suriname. In Guyana, Georgetown inquire in for mini-buses travelling to Suriname. Note that entering Suriname, Nieuw Nickerie by water travel from Guyana is illegal. Buses leave Georgetown for the Surinamese border daily. Ask for Berbice car park. In the west (Guyana-Suriname border) there's a regular river ferry between [[Guyana]] and Suriname. There's a possibility of travelling from French Guiana by car (there a small car ferry between Suriname and Guyana). In the east there are small boats and small ferry between Albina (Suriname) and St. Laurent ([[French Guiana]]) The price is usually around €5 per person. There are no roads linking Brazil and Suriname. ===By bus=== For around €20 you can take the bus from [[Albina]] (bordering [[French Guiana]]) to Paramaribo. From [[Georgetown (Guyana)|Georgetown]], [[Guyana]], take mini bus #63a to Molson Creek in eastern Guyana just across the river from Suriname. The trip takes at least 3 hr. From there, you will go through customs on the Guyanese side. Then take the 11:00 daily ferry across the river to South Drain. The actual ferry ride takes about 30 minutes. ===By boat=== ====From Guyana==== In the west there's a regular river ferry between [[Guyana]] and Suriname, between Moleson Creek, Guyana and South Drain, Suriname (near [[Nieuw Nickerie]]). As of December 2025, the ferry costs about 20 euro each way (maybe 30 euro for round trip ticket, which some Europeans report being forced to buy when leaving Suriname). MAKE SURE TO BRING ENOUGH CASH: Unless it's different on the Guyana side than the Suriname side, they don't take cards and there are no ATMS nearby even by car. Both ferry terminals are located in the countryside. Also as of December 2025, the ferry sometimes runs two or three times a day, but often only once, probably around 10:30 am. On the Suriname side (perhaps it's the same on the Guyana side), foot passengers are told to arrive at least an hour early to complete border formalities etc. If you're trying to take a car across, good luck - there's often not enough room on the boat for all the cars, and drivers line up hours early or even the previous day. Small boats to Suriname from Guyana are not as much of a thing as from French Guiana, and some locals consider the Guyana ones to be unreliable or even dangerous (risk of sinking or at least getting your stuff wet). In the past, travelers have reported that this is illegal, but not enforced, and that when traveling from [[Nieuw Nickerie]] to Paramaribo over land you will most likely run into a military police roadblock near Totness, but they are after gun and drug smugglers, not tourists. These travels say that if you show your national ID card or a valid driver's license, they won't even ask for your passport to check if you have the right visa stamps, and that appears they don't mind you entering the country as long as you don't cause trouble and spend your money in their country. This of course can always change, and you should do such things at your own risk. As of December 2025, electronic customs forms seem to imply there's some way to cross legally by small boat, though it's not clear how this would work. ====From French Guiana==== From [[French Guiana]] boats cross the river to [[Albina]] from the port of [[Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni]]. As of December 2025 the price for small boats leaving through the official ferry terminal (which is where you get your exit stamp at immigration) is €5, and there are also infrequent ferries at the same place. Informal boats leaving from a few blocks north of the terminal may be cheaper, and may also be illegal - in any case you'll generally want to get your passport stamps at the ferry terminals on either side if you plan to travel onward deeper into either country (you can get in trouble if you get stopped later at a police checkpoint and didn't get an entry stamp - in Suriname it may be possible to bribe your way through such a checkpoint, but not for cheap). ==Get around== Since not many tourists visit Suriname yet and the inner-land is not within easy reach, the expenses of travel are higher than you might expect. Tourist attractions can be more expensive than in Europe or the United States. It is expected that this will change in the near future since there is an annual increase visible in foreign tourists, creating the necessity of working on better roads as well as other ways of cheaper transportation. === By bus === Companies that provide long-distance bus services in Suriname: * J.A. Pengel Autobedrijf (JAP) * Greenheart Group of Companies * Pegasus Suriname These companies mainly operate on routes connecting the capital city of Paramaribo with other towns and cities in the country, as well as to neighboring countries such as Guyana and French Guiana. However, it's important to note that in Suriname, minibuses and taxis are the most commonly used forms of transportation for both short and long distances. ===By car=== [[File:Paramaribo, Jules Wijdenboschbrug.JPG|thumb|The bridge across the River Suriname at Paramaribo was opened in 2000. Part of the East-West-Link, it's now the main connection to Crommewijne, making car ferries obsolete. Passenger ferries still cross the river, however, taking people across to Meerzorg.]] If you’re not intending to go deep inland, rent a car but on dirt roads, always rent a four-wheel drive vehicle. The rental company will ask you where you are heading. Some don't allow you to go into the forest with their cars unless you rent a SUV. *Suriname traffic drives on the left side of the road. *There are a lot of speed bumps which are signed as '''drempel'''. These can be very high to force you to reduce your speed to nearly zero. Most bumps are constructed as twins at the entrance and exit of communities and junctions. *Most roads are not marked with traffic lines. *There are few bridges but those that you encounter may be in bad condition. Drive slowly. If you want to drive to '''Jodensavanne''' keep in mind that the bridge across the Suriname River at Carolina is closed as it is partly collapsed. There is a car ferry for about six vehicles. *There are plenty of gas stations but fill up your tank if you leave the paved roads. Uber ''does not'' operate in Suriname. The only operating ride hailing app in the country is '''[https://ride.sr/home/ Ride Technologies].''' ===By boat=== At every riverbank you can charter boats at reasonable prices. It is wise to always travel with a tour guide. ===By plane=== There are two local airlines providing private connections with the innerland: [http://www.bluewingairlines.com/ Bluewing Airlines] and [https://gumair.sr Gum Air]. ==See== [[File:Suriname rainforest villages.jpg|thumb|Wooden houses in one of the jungle villages along the Marowine river]] [[File:Brokopondo Lake Suriname.jpg|thumb|Lake Brokopondo]] With almost a third of the country being declared '''national reserves''', Suriname's main tourist attraction are its vast natural lands and the diversity of flora and fauna in them. Head to the beaches of [[Galibi]] and [[Albina]] to witness the impressive breeding process of large '''Leatherback sea turtles''', or book a helicopter ride to one of the more remote beaches to see the same, with fewer people around. Spot river dolphins on the way and see the typical '''mangrove forests''' between the ocean and the rain forests. The Amazon rain forests cover most of the Surinam surface and is home to thousands of birds, reptiles, monkeys and even a handful of jaguars. As tourism develops, guided tours and resorts in the heart of the jungle are popping up and make a comfortable option if you want to spend a few days spotting wildlife or plants, including the rubber tree, spike-footed palms, plenty of orchids and cacti. Day trips are an option too. The [[Central Suriname Nature Reserve]] is the most popular of the reserves and is home to the '''Raleigh waterfalls''' and mount '''Voltzberg'''. [[Brownsberg Nature Park]] is home to one of the largest man-made lakes in the world: the '''Brokopondo Reservoir'''. Visit '''Tonka Island''' to see the ecotourism project that Saramaccaner Maroons have set up there. '''Maroon and Amerindian villages''' are found deep in the forests, but many of them also lie on the riverbanks. A boat trip down the Marowijne river, with [[French Guyana]] just on the other side, is a great way to see the best of the forest, visit some villages and do some border hopping on the go. For a less adventurous day, try swimming in [[Cola Creek]], a black water (Blaka Watra) recreational park some 50&nbsp;km from Paramaribo and popular with Suriname families. On the way back, make sure to stop at the [[Jodensavanne]] (Jews savanna), where the Jews were allowed to settle in the 17th century. Now, only the ruins at this important historic place remind of those days. '''[[Paramaribo]]''' itself is a pleasant place and its historic inner centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site. The capital has many characteristics of a large village community and although there are few real landmarks and sights, is a nice place to spend some time. Linger on the '''Waterkant''', the water side street with its old wooden, colonial houses and grab a bite from one of the food stands there. Go shopping at the Central Market and gaze at the Jules Wijdenboschbrug. Stroll to '''Fort Zeelandia''', through the Palm tree garden and the Independence square. Make sure to include the Roman Catholic '''Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral''' in your walk, since it is the largest wooden building in South America. '''Former plantations''' will take you back to colonial times, when coffee and sugar where produced here. Some of the plantation houses have been renovated, and a few are even in use to make coffee and dry shrimp. Bike through the quiet and green area, between the banana plants, to visit former plantations with names like Einde Rust (''End of Rest''), Worsteling Jacobs (''Struggle Jacobs''), Zorgvliet and Zeldenrust (''Rarely Rest''). ==Do== [[File:Irenevallen, Brownsberg.JPG|thumb|Waterfall in Brownsberg]] Although most if not all visitors will probably visit [[Paramaribo]] it is well worth getting out to explore other regions that are all in great contrast with the capital. Most people travel beyond the capital as part of package tours, including many tailored to Dutch backpacker budgets, which as of 2025 means around 100-200 euro per day, cheaper than Guyana and comparable to many other South American countries, though not among the world's cheapest. These can get you to spectacularly remote places in the Surinamese interior, though unlike in Guyana, they tend not to be geared heavily towards wildlife watching (with Bigi Pan and the Paramaribo dolphinwatching being the exceptions). Be aware that tour operators in Suriname often have a bit of a fast-and-loose approach, for example selling you a package tour without truly knowing the itinerary or which activities will be provided. In some cases you might be able to get around this by getting directly in contact with the lodges where the participants are accommodated during the tours, who usually are the ones providing the guides. But a more typical approach is just to set your expectations a little low and go with the flow. For the more adventurous, Suriname is challenging to travel around independently, but certainly not with impossible. In many cases there are lesser-known public or shared transportation options if you're willing to ask around and rough it a bit. ===Holidays=== * 1 January - New Year's Day * 25 February - Revolution Day * 1 May - Workers' Day * 5 June - Indian Arrival Day * 1 July - Keti-koti (Sranantongo creole for "the chains are cut"). This day is also known as ''(Prisiri) Maspasi'', meaning "Emancipation (Festival)". * 9 August - Day of Amerindians and Javanese Arrival Day * 10 October - Day of the Marroons * 25 November - Independence Day * 25 December - Christmas Day * 26 December - Boxing Day ===Festivals=== *'''Owru yari''' (New Year celebration) - Three days of festival to celebrate the old and new years with lots of fireworks. *'''Carnival''' (Feb) - Colourful carnival parades. *'''Avondvierdaagse''' (Apr) - Walking and dancing four days long in the streets of Paramaribo. The event starts at 17:00. The route varies and holds a different surprise every day. It meanders through the various neighbourhoods, each with its own characteristics. *'''Bodo''' (End of the Javanese fasting period) - Bodo is the Javanese name of the Eid al-Fitr (Sugar Feast) festival in Suriname. *'''Divali''' - This Hindu festival of light is a national day in Suriname since 2010 *'''Jaran Kepang''' - Jaran Kepang is a traditional Javanese dance accompanied by gamelan music. This spectacular folk-dance is very popular in Suriname. *'''Keti Koti''' (Sranantongo creole for "the chains are cut") is marked on 1 July. This day is also known as ''(Prisiri) Maspasi'', meaning "Emancipation (Festival)". (Although slavery had been abolished by the British during their early 1800s re-occupation, the Netherlands re-introduced it to Suriname in 1817, only to "abolish" it 46 years later in 1863. Slaves did not become fully free until 1873, after a mandatory 10 year transition period during which time slaves were required to work on the plantations for minimal pay and without state sanctioned torture.) *'''Winti Pré''' - This Creole worship is a dance ritual for gods and ghosts. ==Buy== [[File:20surinamedollar.jpg|right|thumb|315px|$20 Surinamese banknote]] Accommodation and food is relatively cheap. Retail prices for clothing, gifts, etc, are similar to Western Euurope and the US. Things which are well worth buying are: * Handcrafted jewellery * handcrafted woodcarvings * art * Tropical flowers * Perfumes ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Surinamese dollars | currencyCode=SRD$ | date=January 2026 | USD=38 | EUR=47 | GBP=51 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/srd-surinamese-dollar XE.com] }} The local currency is the '''Suriname dollar''', denoted by the symbol "'''$'''". The notation '''SRD''' (which is also the ISO 4217 international currency code) is commonly used to distinguish it from the US dollar. The currency is freely convertible (but nearly impossible to get rid of outside of Suriname except for the neighbouring countries and one exchange bureau in [[Amsterdam]] airport). Coins in Suriname are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 100 (1 Surinamese dollar) and 250 cents (2{{frac|1|2}} Surinamese dollars). Banknotes in Suriname are issued denominations of 1, 2{{frac|1|2}}, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Surinamese dollars. You can exchange currency at all banks and at most ''cambios''. Automatic teller machines (ATM) are available in Paramaribo and in the most larger municipalities in the north. The ATMs of the RBTT bank accept most international bank cards. DSB (De Surinaamsche Bank) accepts Dutch bank cards. Paying by credit card in shops, hotels and restaurants is highly uncommon. Expect 2-6% extra charge. Prices of tours, hotels and fancier restaurants are mostly in euros or dollars, which are then converted into SRD according to the current exchange rate. Thus it can be convenient to bring euros or US dollars cash reserves along. ===Business hours=== The usual opening times of shops in Suriname are M-Th 08:00-16:30. On Fridays there's usually late opening until 19:00 and on Saturday most establishments close at 14:00. Chinese supermarkets pop up throughout the country, even in the smallest hamlets. They are open until late in the evening. Banks and post offices are opened M-F 07:30-14:00. Government services are available M-F 07:00-14:00. ==Eat== [[File:Roti Masala Trafasie.JPG|thumb|The regional version of chicken masala, served with roti, is one of the most popular dishes in the country.]] Because of the ethnic diversity there is a variety of exotic food available. Indian (specially roti with chicken), Chinese, Javanese (Indonesian), Creole. === Javanese === Although Indonesian food might seem the appropriate name, the Indonesian people in Suriname are mostly if not all from the island of Java. And Java has its own cuisine, distinct from other styles of Indonesian food. Furthermore, the food has evolved to a more Surinamese culture and is thus very different from food you'd find in Java. Nevertheless it tastes great and you should try it. The most popular places where you would find such food is in ''''warungs'''' in Lelydorp on your way from the airport to [[Paramaribo]], or Blauwgrond in Paramaribo, and near the bridge in [[Commewijne]]. ''Bami'' (noodles) and ''nasi'' (fried rice) can be ordered in every warung. It is accompanied with spicy chicken or satay with peanut sauce. Vegetarian dishes are ''baka bana'' (fried banana) and ''petjil'' (vegetables with peanut sauce). ''Telo'' is fried cassava with salt fish. Popular among Javanese people is ''soato'', a stock with strips of chicken, bean sprouts, egg and sliced ​​peppers. ===Chinese=== Chinese food tastes great in Suriname. Good restaurants can be found in [[Paramaribo]]. Also, try visiting the Chinese market on Sunday and many of the ''dim sum'' restaurants. ===East Indian=== East Indian food is less spicy compared to original Indian food, but still a well appreciated meal. Very popular is ''roti'', pancakes filled with chicken, potato and ''kouseband'' (long beans) prepared with masala. ''Bara'' is a fried cake of beans, like a donut, dripping from fat. ===Creole=== This type of food can be found everywhere in Suriname, with dishes like cassava soup, ''pom'' (an oven dish with milled tajer-tuber and salt meat), ''pastei'' (an oven dish in puff pastry) and brownbeans or peanut soup with ''tom tom'' (dumplings of cooked bananas). ===Other=== International menus are available in the more expensive downtown restaurants and hotels in [[Paramaribo]]. ==Drink== Suriname wouldn't be the tropical paradise it is without its wide variety of great '''fruit juices'''. Even the well-known orange juice is a sensational taste, but do not hesitate to try great tropical fruits like passion fruit (known locally as 'markoesa') or soursop, better known as guanábana (locally known as 'zuurzak'). Since locals have an appetite for sweetness, sugar is added to most juices you buy in bottles. For pure juice it is best to ask for freshly made juice. In the city it's also possible to get shaved ice in different flavours from the local vendors, which is very refreshing in the tropical climate. The Javanese have a pink (and occasionally green) coloured drink called '''dawet''', which consists of coconut milk. Try to get a local 'east-Indian' to make you a glass of lassi if you have the chance. ===Alcohol=== Beer: Try the local ''''Parbo-beer'''', which, when it comes in one-litre bottles, is called a ''''djogo''''. In 2008, Suriname finally got Parbo beer in a can, which was somewhat of a major event in the country. Guinness is a popular import beer, and for that reason Parbo also brews a very decent own stout variant: Parbo Stout and their own rums: Borgoe and Black Cat. Of course imported beers, whiskeys and rums are also available. ==Sleep== [[File:Nickerie.jpg|thumb|Street scene in Nickerie]] There are several good [[hostels]] and guest-houses available in [[Paramaribo]] and [[Nickerie]]. See the appropriate page for more information. When going into the rainforest it is best to buy a hammock in Paramaribo. Some guest houses in the forest provide hammocks, but these tend to be less hygienic, since washing machines are not that available in the forest. Bring mosquito repellent and sunblock when going into the forest. ==Learn== The [http://www.uvs.edu/ Universiteit van Suriname]: students wishing to obtain an education here must have a working knowledge of Dutch as classes are only instructed in Dutch. ==Work== Although Suriname has a fairly high level of human development, the country does not have many expatriates; Suriname has a high unemployment rate and opportunities for highly skilled workers are limited. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened many of the problems faced by Suriname's small and fragile economy; in 2020, the country experienced a deep economic downturn. Because of the country's poor economic situation, Suriname has experienced periods of significant emigration, particularly to the [[Netherlands]]. ==Stay safe== If you are concerned about safety try to avoid venturing at night alone. Try using a bike when possible. When in Paramaribo at night, avoid the Palm Garden as this is a well known crime site where much drug trade is done. The police force is only so large and can only protect you to a certain extent. Therefore, stay where you know police protection is offered. So please, use common sense when venturing outside downtown, which in itself can have problems. Do ''not'' venture to the bush (binnenland) alone. ==Stay healthy== To enter Suriname there's no need for any special kind of vaccination, though some are recommended (see below). If you plan a jungle-trip, which is highly recommended, it is possible that you may want to take precautions against '''[[malaria]]''', depending on the area you are planning to visit (although since 2005 there have not been any cases of malaria reported in Suriname). Be sure to check with BOG, or your local pharmacist or health clinic what prophylactic you should take. The bigger threat nowadays comes from dengue, also spread by mosquitoes, for which there is no prophylactic, nor any cure. [[Traveller's diarrhoea]] can also potentially be a problem. '''[[Tap water]]''' is drinkable in Paramaribo but not elsewhere. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended (and is required to get into Brazil afterwards!) Tetanus-diphtheria vaccination is recommended. Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended. The adult HIV/AIDS prevalence is reaching '''2%''' or 1 in 50 adults, which is 3 times higher than the US and 9 times higher than the Netherlands. Be sure to practice safe sex. The CDC has listed Suriname as a country affected by the Zika pandemic. Men and women planning to become pregnant, and pregnant women are advised to take extra caution. If you are near French Guyana, you can move to the French side, where you can get treatment with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). ==Respect== Be respectful when taking photographs. Like everywhere else, one should respect the environment and the culture. For example the inland-people consider certain trees and spots holy and it is likely you need consent before taking a photograph. Your local guide will usually also indicate this. Ask for consent when you think it is appropriate as you would anywhere else. ==Connect== Emergencies: 115 {{usablecountry}} {{geo|4|-56|zoom=8}} {{isPartOf|South America}} o3kruvub1ttghp5kmb0miv9r7z9te88 0 35291 5289231 5287259 2026-06-07T21:05:15Z ~2026-33725-77 2419811 /* Mountains */ 5289231 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tanzania Wikivoyage banner.jpg|caption=Inside Ngorongoro crater}} '''Tanzania''' is the largest country in [[East Africa]]. From the picture-perfect coasts of [[Zanzibar]] to the world-renowned wildlife of the [[Serengeti]], from the snowy slopes of [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] to the coral houses of [[Mikindani]], Tanzania is the heart and soul of East Africa. Tanzania has several national parks and game reserves, where you can see some of the finest [[African flora and fauna]]. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Tanzania regions map.png | regionmaptext=Tanzania regions | regionmapsize=450px | region1name=[[Central Tanzania]] | region1color=#89b47f | region1items= | region1description=a plateau with grasslands | region2name=[[Northeast Tanzania]] | region2color=#838acf | region2items= | region2description=the mountainous location of [[Kilimanjaro]] and the [[Serengeti]] | region3name=[[Northwest Tanzania]] | region3color=#cc6464 | region3items= | region3description=Africa's "great lakes" (''lake Victoria'') | region4name=[[Pembwe and the Southeast]] | region4color=#c174a8 | region4items= | region4description=the capital and the hot, humid shoreline | region5name=[[Southern Highlands (Tanzania)|Southern Highlands]] | region5color=#cd9f70 | region5items= | region5description=Ruaha National Park, volcanic mountains, crater lakes, natural attractions, waterfalls, beautiful Matema Beach | region6name=[[Zanzibar Province]] | region6color=#0d006c | region6items= | region6description=coastal islands in the Indian Ocean }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#89b47f|title=[[Central Tanzania]]|wikidata=Q14209567}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#838acf|title=[[Northeast Tanzania]]|wikidata=Q14208092}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#cc6464|title=[[Northwest Tanzania]]|wikidata=Q14208119}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c174a8|title=[[Pembwe and the Southeast]]|wikidata=Q14202845}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#cd9f70|title=[[Southern Highlands (Tanzania)|Southern Highlands]]|wikidata=Q3492323}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#0d006c|title=[[Zanzibar]]|wikidata=Q706541}} ==Cities== <!--Please discuss proposed changes to the list below on the talk page before changing it. This list may not exceed more than NINE cities.--> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Dodoma]]|wikidata=Q3866}} – the capital *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Arusha]]|wikidata=Q4301}} – Arusha is a city at the base of volcanic Mt. Meru. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Dar es Salaam]]|wikidata=Q1960}} – largest city and cultural capital with a mix of African, colonial, and Indian Ocean influences *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Kigoma]]|wikidata=Q244509}} – city on Lake Tanganyika and gateway to Gombe Stream National Park *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mbeya]]|wikidata=Q335548}} – Mbeya is a city in southwest Tanzania. It sits at the base of soaring Loleza Peak, between the Mbeya and Poroto mountain ranges *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Morogoro]]|wikidata=Q243319}} – *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Moshi]]|wikidata=Q271733}} – *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mtwara]]|wikidata=Q646684}} – *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mwanza]]|wikidata=Q110218}} – ==Other destinations== [[File:Ngorongoro 2012 05 29 2253 (7500941860).jpg|thumb|Ngorongoro landscape]] * {{marker|name=[[Arusha National Park]]|wikidata=Q716801}} – includes Mount Meru, a 4,562 m active stratovolcano * {{marker|name=[[Mikumi National Park]]|wikidata=Q1124728}} * {{marker|name=[[Mount Kilimanjaro]]|wikidata=Q7296}} – Africa's highest peak and the world's highest freestanding mountain, which you can climb with a guide * {{marker|name=[[Ngorongoro Conservation Area]]|wikidata=Q1217726}} – includes the Ngorongoro Crater and the Olduvai Gorge * {{marker|name=[[Ruaha National Park]]|wikidata=Q656363}} * {{marker|name=[[Serengeti National Park]]|wikidata=Q11812902}} * {{marker|name=[[Stone Town]]|wikidata=Q844417}} * {{marker|name=[[Tarangire National Park]]|wikidata=Q1432744}} * {{marker|name=[[Udzungwa Mountains National Park]]|wikidata=Q1294175}} ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationTanzania.png}} ===History=== Tanzania is probably one of the oldest known continuously inhabited areas on Earth; fossil remains of humans and pre-human hominids have been found dating back over two million years. Later, Tanzania is believed to have been populated by hunter-gatherer communities, probably Cushitic and Khoisan speaking people. About 2,000 years ago, Bantu-speaking people began to arrive from western Africa in a series of migrations. Later, Nilotic pastoralists arrived, and continued to immigrate into the area through to the 18th century. Travellers and merchants from the [[Persian Gulf]] and Western India have visited the East African coast since early in the first millennium CE. Islam was practised on the '''Swahili Coast''' as early as the eighth or ninth century CE. The Swahili Coast eventually grew to encompass several wealthy city-states, which included [[Zanzibar]] and [[Kilwa Kisiwani]]. Zanzibar in particular became the main centre of the Arab Slave Trade, the former slave market in its capital, Stone Town, has now been converted to a tourist attraction commemorating slavery, and with the Anglican cathedral having been built on the site of the former whipping post. In the late 19th century, [[German Empire|Imperial Germany]] conquered the regions that are now Tanzania (minus Zanzibar), Rwanda, and Burundi, and incorporated them into [[German East Africa]]. The post-World War I accords and the League of Nations charter designated the area a British Mandate, except for a small area in the northwest, which was ceded to Belgium and later became Rwanda and Burundi). British rule came to an end in 1961 after a relatively peaceful (compared with neighbouring Kenya, for instance) transition to independence. In 1954, Julius Nyerere transformed an organization into the politically oriented Tanganyika African National Union (TANU). Nyerere became Minister of British-administered Tanganyika in 1960 and continued as Prime Minister when Tanganyika became independent in 1961. After the Zanzibar Revolution overthrew the Arab dynasty in neighboring [[Zanzibar]], which had become independent in 1963, the island merged with mainland Tanganyika to form the nation of Tanzania on 26 April 1964. In the 1970s, Tanzania repelled an Ugandan invasion waged by tyrant Idi Amin. The Tanzanian military fought back and ultimately overthrown Amin's government with Ugandan dissidents, but mass mobilization and war damages means Tanzanian economy took a turn for the worse. Tanzania also aligned with China, seeking Chinese aid. The Chinese were quick to comply, but with the condition that all projects be completed by imported Chinese labor. From the mid-1980s, the regime financed itself by borrowing from the International Monetary Fund and underwent some reforms. From the mid-1980s Tanzania's GDP per capita has grown and poverty has been reduced. [[File:Uhuru feb 2011.jpg|thumb|Team of climbers at Africa's highest point]] ===Geography=== A large central plateau makes up most of the mainland, at between 900 m and 1800 m. The mountain ranges of the Eastern Arc and the Southern and Northern Highlands cut across the country to form part of the Great Rift Valley. A land of geographical extremes, Tanzania houses the highest peak (Mount Kilimanjaro), the lowest point (the lake bed of Lake Tanganyika), and a portion of the largest lake (Lake Victoria, shared with [[Uganda]] and [[Kenya]]) on the African continent. ===Climate=== Tanzania's weather varies from humid and hot in low lying areas, such as Dar es Salaam, to hot during the day and cool at night in Arusha. There are no discernible seasons, such as winter and summer -- only the dry and wet seasons. Tanzania has two rainy seasons: The short rains from late-October to late-December, a.k.a. the Mango Rains, and the long rains from March to May. {{climate chart |Dar es Salaam |24.9 |32.4 |54.2 |24.5 |32.8 |70.8 |24.0 |32.4 |169.6 |23.2 |31.1 |263.6 |22.0 |30.3 |172.2 |20.3 |30.0 |31.3 |19.3 |29.7 |15.8 |19.1 |30.1 |17.8 |19.5 |30.8 |20.2 |20.8 |31.5 |77.3 |22.6 |31.7 |114.4 |24.2 |32.1 |110.2 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Dar es Salaam]] |description= }} Many popular resorts and tourist attractions on Zanzibar and [[Mafia Island|Mafia Island Marine Park]] close during the long rains season, and many trails in the national parks are impassable during this period. For that reason, in most cases tours are restricted to the main roads in the parks. Travellers should plan their trip accordingly. During the dry season, temperatures can easily soar to above 35°C in Dar es Salaam. You should seek shelter from the sun during the midday heat and use copious amounts of sunblock, SPF 30+. Best times to visit are: *'''June to August:''' This is the tail-end of the long rainy season and the weather is at its best at this time of year -- bearable during the day and cool in the evening. However, this is not necessarily the best time of year for safaris, as water is plentiful in the parks and animals are not forced to congregate in a few locations to rehydrate, as they do in the middle of the dry season right after Christmas. *'''January to February:''' This is the best time to visit the Serengeti. It is usually at this time that huge herds of Wildebeest, Zebra and Buffalo migrate to better grazing areas. At this period you could observe some of the 1.5 million Wildebeest that inhabit the Serengeti undertake their epic journey. This is most likely the hottest time of year in Tanzania, when even the locals complain about the heat. You've been warned! ===People=== Tanzanians form more than 120 ethnic groups. Besides the native Africans, there is also a significant Indian community who are descended from colonial-era immigrants. ===Tourist information === * [https://www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz/ Tanzania Tourism]{{Dead link|date=June 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} website ==Get in== [[File:Visa policy of Tanzania.svg|thumb|375px|A map showing the visa requirements of Tanzania, with countries in green having visa-free access]] ===Visa=== No visa is required for stays of less than 3 months for citizens of [[Namibia]], [[Romania]], [[Rwanda]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]], [[Malaysia]] and all commonwealth member states ('''except''' [[Australia]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Canada]], [[Bangladesh]], [[New Zealand]], [[Nigeria]], [[India]].) A Tourist Visa on arrival costs US$50 or US$100 for a three-month single entry and a multiple entry visa (valid 3 to 12 months), respectively. Bring crisp USD cash for this. You will receive a stamp in your passport and a payment receipt. Holders of a U.S. passport can only obtain the multiple-entry visa. If on a tourist visa, visa duration can be extended for a month without any extra charge at the Tanzania immigration office in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has extra requirements for anyone who is not visiting for tourism purposes. Any sort of business visit requires a specific business visa which costs US$250 and can also be applied for through the electronic visa system. ====E-Visa==== The visa can be applied for online through the [https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ government electronic visa application system]. Please note that online visa holders can enter Tanzania only at specific ports of entry as defined in the [https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/guidelines official guidelines]. As of October 2021, these include * Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA); * Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA); * Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA); * Namanga border (Kenya) * Tunduma border (Zambia) Most travelers planning to enter Tanzania by land (e.g. from Uganda or Zambia) will therefore have to apply for a visa on arrival. ==== Visa on arrival (VOA) ==== Visa on arrival can be obtained upon landing in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Mwanza, and other ports of entry such as land borders. At land borders, the visa fee is to be paid in cash. It is a good idea to have the exact amount of US$ at hand! At airports, the wait for visas on arrival can be especially long if your flight arrives at the same time as other international flights. Visas are valid for the duration from the date of issuance. ==== Land borders ==== When crossing by ground at the ''Namanga border'' crossing (e.g. travelling from Nairobi, Kenya to Arusha, Tanzania), you will need to cross the border on foot. Scammers in the no man's land between the border control offices of Kenya and Tanzania will try several scams, including offering outrageously poor currency exchange rates and pretending to be officials selling Tanzania visa stamps. Those attempting to sell the Tanzania visa stamps will act official and ask to see your passport, then they will place an item (a small Tanzanian bank note) in your passport, close the passport, and request the visa-on-arrival fee. Only do business with the immigration offices and adjacent banks, located in established government buildings. Do not stop or interact with people in the no-man's land in between. ===By plane=== There are two major airports; one in Dar es Salaam, '''Julius Nyerere International Airport''' ({{IATA|DAR}}) (formerly known as Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport and Dar es Salaam International Airport), and one in Kilimanjaro, [https://www.kilimanjaroairport.go.tz// '''Kilimanjaro International Airport'''] ({{IATA|JRO}}), which is halfway between [[Arusha]] and [[Moshi]]. Tanzania is served '''internationally''' from [[Europe]] by *[https://www.klm.com KLM Royal Dutch Airlines] ([[Amsterdam]]), +255 22 213 9790 (Dar) & +255 27 223 8355 (Arusha). Daily flights with stopover in Kilimanjaro. *[https://www.swiss.com Swiss International Air Lines] ([[Zurich]]), +255 22 211 8870. 5 flights a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) with a stopover in [[Nairobi]]. *[https://www.turkishairlines.com/ Turkish Airlines] ([[Istanbul]]). Daily flights. [[Middle East]] and [[Asia]] by *[https://www.emirates.com Emirates ] ([[Dubai]]), +255 22 211 6100. Daily flights. * [https://www.qatarairways.com Qatar Airways]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Doha]]), +255 22 284 2675, 1019, Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Daily flights. *Oman Air. *Etihad airways. *Flydubai. [[Africa]] by *Fast Jet, a low-cost airline. * [https://www.flysaa.com South African Airways] ([[Johannesburg]]), +255 22 211 7044. Twice daily flights. * [https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/ Ethiopian Airlines] ([[Addis Ababa]]), +255 22 211 7063. Daily flights (except for Monday) with a stopover in Kilimanjaro. * [https://www.kenya-airways.com Kenya Airways (Nairobi)], +255 22 211 9376 (Dar) & +255 24 223 8355 (Zanzibar). Three daily flights with some stopping in Kilimanjaro. *Egypt Air. *Air Seychelles. *Comores Aviation. * Carriers originating from [[Malawi]], [[Mozambique]] also maintain regular flights to Dar es Salaam. And '''domestically''' by * [http://www.airtanzania.com Air Tanzania], +255 22 211 8411, [mailto:bookings@airtanzania.com bookings@airtanzania.com]. * [http://www.precisionairtz.com Precision Air], +255 22 212 1718, Along Nyerere/Pugu Road, P.O Box 70770, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, [mailto:info@precisionairtz.com info@precisionairtz.com] or [mailto:pwreservations@precisionairtz.com pwreservations@precisionairtz.com] also flights to/from Kenya. * [http://www.coastal.co.tz Coastal Aviation]{{Dead link|date=February 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, +255 699 999 999, P. O. Box 3052, 107 Slipway, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, [mailto:reservations@coastal.co.tz reservations@coastal.co.tz]. * [http://www.zanair.com ZanAir], +255 24 223 3670, P.O.Box 2113, Zanzibar, Tanzania, [mailto:reservations@zanair.com reservations@zanair.com]. * [http://www.regionaltanzania.com/ Regional Air] provides almost daily service to all major cities, including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, [[Mwanza]], [[Mbeya]], Zanzibar, and most national parks. Domestic flights are often late but generally reliable. ===By train=== [[File:TRL carriages at Kigoma Station.jpg|thumb|Train in Kigoma]] The Tanzania - Zambia train service, known as '''[http://www.tazarasite.com/ TAZARA]''', operates trains twice a week between [[New Kapiri Mposhi]], Zambia, and Dar es Salaam, leaving from Dar es Salaam on Tuesdays and Fridays. A domestic '''Tanzania railways''' network links Tanzania's major cities, including [[Kigoma]], [[Mwanza]], [[Dodoma]], [[Tabora]], and Dar es Salaam. The domestic train service is usually reliable, and ticket prices are affordable. Ticket prices differ, however, according to 'class', typically first, second, and third. First and second classes offer cabins with two and six beds, respectively. Third class is open seating. Hot meals and beverages are usually available from the dining car. It is not uncommon for the train kitchen to purchase fresh produce at many of the stopping points along the way. You can also buy fruit and snacks directly from local vendors who frequent the many train stations on each of Tanzania's many train routes. ===By bus=== The bus is a great way to get into Tanzania. Fly to a place like Nairobi, then you can catch a bus down to Arusha -- a great base for [[Mount Meru]] and Ngorongoro Crater. Also, you should not forget the south central part of Tanzania, away from tourist hawkers. Roads in Tanzania aren't in good condition; there are no highways, and there are very few multiple lane segments along main roads. Buses slow down or stop in most villages because of traffic, police, and speed calming tools. For your reference, the trip from Dar es Salaam to Iringa takes at least 6 hours in a private vehicle. It's mostly a two-lane road, rebuilt by the Chinese, so it's in good condition for the most part. Westbound and northbound buses leaving from Dar ply the same road (A7) until you get to Chalinze, which is about halfway, less than two hours, between Dar and Morogoro. If you are going to Arusha, the bus will veer north on the A17. Other notable destinations along this route are Saandani National Park, Pangani, Tanga, Lushoto, Kilimanjaro, and Moshi. From Arusha, you can also take a bus to Mwanza and Kigoma, but once you've past the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the roads are in extremely poor condition, and you are in for a bumpy ride. If you continue on past Chalinze you'll pass by Morogoro (also the turn off for Dodoma), the entry point into the Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, the old main gate to Udzungwa Mountains Parks, and Iringa, which is the turn off for Ruaha National Park. Iringa is the place to explore the southern circuit, with a new campsite at the Msosa gate to the Uduzungwas (the Iringa side of the park) and the gateway to Ruaha (possibly Tanzania's best park). It is a great place to stay for a few days. After Iringa, you'll either go west, to Mbeya, or south, to Songea. Head to Mbeya if you want to either visit Lake Tanganyika, enter into Malawi, or head north to Kigoma. North of Mbeya, the roads aren't sealed, so it will be a long and very unpleasant trip. If you want to see Lake Nyasa (a.k.a. Lake Malawi), take the bus to Songea. Although you are within a stone's throw of Mozambique, there are no official entry points into Mozambique. Finally, if you're headed south of Dar, then you'll take the B2. This is the main route to the Selous and the Rufiji River. Along the way, you can also stop in Kilwa, Lindi, and, finally, Mtwara. The road isn't sealed the whole way, so, again, bring on a cushion. Outside of the roads connecting Nairobi, Arusha, and Dar es Salaam, roads between other cities and villages are in very poor condition, although they are slowly being improved. For instance, traveling from Arusha to Dodoma is slow. It can be faster to return to Chalinze and then board a bus to Dodoma. This is pretty much the case for any travel between cities that are not located along the road to Dar. The border town of Namanga is a hectic outpost that epitomizes much of Africa. The bus even waits here for you to cross the border. You can even get off on the Kenyan side, walk across the border, and get on the bus again on the Tanzanian side. From Dar by bus it is also possible to travel to Malawi, Uganda, and Rwanda. Useful information on the Dar es Salaam bus stand ("Ubungo") and some specific bus lines can be found in the [[Dar es Salaam]] article. Be sure to go to the proper ticket sales desk to buy tickets, especially in larger cities.  Also, show up at the proper ticket sales desk well before the bus is scheduled to the depart, to ensure that you are directed to the correct bus and check in your luggage with the actual bus driver.  In Arusha's bus terminal, there is scam where people will attempt to impersonate the bus ticket sales people and the bus drives. ====Bus lines==== See specific cities for more information about the bus lines that serve them. * '''Tahmeed Buses''' connect [[Mombasa]] with [[Tanga]] and [[Nairobi]] through [[Arusha]] and [[Dar es Salaam|Dar]] in Tanzania. * '''Royal Coach''' travels to Arusha, and is one of the nicest buses available. * '''Dar Express''' services many cities, including [[Nairobi]], Kenya. * '''Sumry''', '''Sutco''', and '''Upendo''' connect the beautiful southern part of Tanzania, [[Iringa]] and Mbeya to Dar and further southwest. * '''Taqwa Coach Company''' have buses to and from Dar to Malawi, Zambia and Kenya. *'''Kilimanjaro buses,''' travels [[Arusha]] -[[Moshi]] to [[Dar es Salaam|Dar es salaam]]. *'''Abood buses,''' travels [[Dar es Salaam|Dar es salaam]] to [[Morogoro]] ===By boat=== Azam Marine and Fast Ferries connect Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. It's about 90 minutes sailing. ==Get around== ===By bus and mini-bus=== [[File:Stone Town TZ Street.jpg|thumb|Street in [[Stone Town]]]] The bus is the most common way to travel around in Tanzania. Most buses have a simple design, and the roads are poor, although 1st class air-con buses are available on the Dar-Moshi-Arusha route (Dar Express - ticket office on Libya Street downtown or office no. 45 at Ubungo). Nearly all buses go in and out of Dar es Salaam. The main bus station in Dar (where all buses go), Ubungo, is 8 km west of the city center. A number of the better "intercity buses" provide you with complimentary drinks and biscuits. In Dar, minibuses called Dala-Dalas can be taken cheaply to most places within the city. The fare is written on the front next to the door - it's usually TSh 250 for adults (2011) except for longer distances. The route of the bus is also stenciled on the front and sides of the bus, e.g. 'Posta-Mwenge' and there's a colour coding system. Posta (outside the central post office on Azikiwe/Maktaba Street) is the main downtown daladala hub. Others are Kariakoo, Mwenge, Buguruni, and Ubungo. Hop on the daladala, take a seat if there is one, and pay the conductor ('konda') when he shakes his pile of coins at you in a meaningful way. The konda shouts the names of the stops - if you don't know where you are, or don't know the name of your destination stop, it'll be hard to know where to get off. If possible, it's worth asking someone at your destination, since the stops sometimes have no signs at all - people 'just know' that certain street corners are the daladala stop and the names are not obvious (e.g. 'Sudani' on the Masaki-Posta line - near the Sudanese ambassador's residence on Toure Drive). When you hear or see your stop and want to get off, shout 'Shusha!' (let me off), the konda will knock on the chassis twice, and the driver will immediately swerve to the side and stop. The daladalas don't run very late; on the east side of town the latest ones are the Msasani and Mwenge routes. There are also three-wheeled tuktuks/baby taxis/CNGs/bajajis that zoom around. They are cheaper than a taxi, and can get past traffic jams. It's probably not the safest option. You can negotiate the fare in advance, but sometimes the driver doesn't know your destination (there's no Dar es Salaam 'knowledge') and won't know how much to charge. Drivers generally quote pretty fair prices (maybe with a reasonable 'skin tax' for white people) at the destination and if they're trying to rip you off you can usually tell by the leer. It may be handy to know 'right' and 'left' in Swahili: ''kulia'' (right), ''kushoto'' (left), ''moja kwa moja'' (straight), ''simama'' (stop), ''asante kaka'' (thanks brother). * [https://www.modern.co.ke/ Modern Coast] === By train === [https://www.trc.co.tz/ Tanzania Railways Corporation] has a route between Dar es Salaam and Morogo. Tickets can be bought [https://sgrticket.trc.co.tz/ online]. === By taxi === Private '''taxis''' are also a convenient choice, but be sure to negotiate the price before you use them. Fellow travellers might be able to offer advice about a reasonable fare. Some places (e.g. Dar es Salaam Airport) have a strong taxi cartel and post fixed prices. '''[https://little.bz/ Little]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' ride hailing app works in Tanzania. ===By plane=== If you can afford it, flying around Tanzania is faster and safer. See [[Tanzania#By_plane]] section above. Even the busiest roads are in poor condition, and bus drivers are not known for their patience or great driving skills. Road accidents claim more lives in Tanzania than any other cause of death. ===By car=== '''''Warning:''' It's not advised to drive in Tanzania, or throughout most of Africa, unless you have already experienced the driving conditions in developing countries. Nonetheless, here is some useful information for those thinking to undertake the challenge.'' '''Drive on the left side of the road''' *Tanzanians drive on the left (like in the UK, India, Australia, Japan, and other countries), as opposed to driving on the right, like in North America and most European countries. Experienced drivers from "right-hand drive" countries will need about half a day of driving around before adjusting to the change. Although the gear shift, windshield wipers and turn signal activators are reversed, luckily, the pedals are not. Just follow the traffic. However, even with some practice, you should always be vigilant, as you could easily find yourself disoriented, which could put you at risk of a head-on collision or hitting a pedestrian, if you are used to driving on the opposite side of the road. '''Choice of vehicle''' *If you're hiring a car when you get here, your best option is a 4x4 sport utility vehicle with good road clearance, especially if you plan on going on safari in any of the national parks. Look for the Land Cruiser, Hilux Surf (4Runner), and Range Rover vehicles. Avoid mini-SUVs, such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV, because they can't always negotiate the poor road conditions in most of Tanzania's national parks. Another issue is 4-wheel drive options. Vehicles with always-on 4x4 are not the best choice for off-road driving. These vehicles were designed for driving in the snow on paved roads or through small mud holes. What you encounter in national parks in Tanzania is quite different and demands a proper 4-wheel drive vehicle capable of traversing large mud holes and sandy roads. Even then, you may still get stuck. '''Navigation''' *'''[http://www.nelles-verlag.de Nelles Maps of ''Tanzania, Rwanda & Burundi'']{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the best map. They've taken the time to locate the smallest of villages along the routes, which is great for navigating places where landmarks are scarce. *There are markers and white concrete pillions along the main roads. They identify the next major city or town along the route and how many kilometers remain. '''Driving in the city''' [[File:Road Accident in Dar es salaam.jpg|thumb|Car accident in Dar es Salaam]] *This only applies to Dar es Salaam, since all other cities and towns are relatively small and easy to get around in. The city center is extremely congested from 9AM-6PM, Monday to Friday. There are few traffic lights, and the streets are very narrow. It's a dog-eat-dog kind of place, so offensive driving skills are a must, as no one will let you pass if you just sit and wait at stops signs. Streets are crowded with parked and moving cars, SUVs, lorries, scooters, and very muscular men pulling insanely overloaded carts. People can spend hours stuck in traffic jams, especially around Kariakoo Market. *There are a few roundabouts in downtown, which the locals call "keeplefties" because they thought that the sign advising drivers to "Keep Left" when entering the roundabouts named this fascinating Mzungu invention. '''Mzungu''' is the Swahili word for "white" foreigners. It is not derogatory, and it's more along the lines of calling a white person a Caucasian. *When parking on the street in Dar, find a spot to park, then lock your doors and leave. When you return, a parking attendant wearing a yellow fluorescent vest will approach you for payment. The fee is Tsh 300 for two hours. The attendant should either hand you a ticket, or the ticked will already be on your windshield. '''Do not''' leave without paying if there is a ticket on your windshield. The attendant will most likely be forced to make up for the missing money, as he probably earns, at best, Tsh 3000 a day. *Carjacking is uncommon but opening doors or jumping through open windows to steal valuables is not. Keep your windows closed and the doors locked. When vehicles are stopped at traffic lights or parked on unattended locations, thieves have been known to steal mirrors, paneling, spare tires, and anything that is not either engraved with the license plate number or bolted into the vehicle's body. Choose your parking spots carefully and don't leave valuables in plain sight. You can either offer the parking attendant a small tip to watch your vehicle, Tsh 500-1000, or find a secured parking lot, especially if you are leaving your vehicle overnight. '''Routes''' *The two main roads are the '''Dar es Salaam to Mbeya''' road (A7/A17), which takes you to the [[Southern Highlands (Tanzania)|Southern Highlands]] through the towns of [[Morogoro]], [[Iringa]], and [[Mikumi National Park]], and near the Selous and Ruhaha National Parks. The other road is the '''Dar to Arusha and the Serengeti''' road (B1), which takes you to the [[Northern Circuit]] by the towns of [[Tanga]] and [[Moshi]], and [[Mount Kilimanjaro]], Saadani, Tanrangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks. '''Dangers and annoyances''' *Tanzanians drive very fast and won't hesitate to overtake in a blind curve. Also, most commercial vehicles are poorly maintained and overloaded, and you'll see many of them broken-down along the main highways. '''Never''' assume their brakes are working or that the drivers have fully thought through the dangerous maneuver they are undertaking. *Most roads in Tanzania are poorly maintained and littered with potholes and dangerous grooves formed by overloaded transport vehicles. All main roads cut through towns and villages, and often traffic calming tools (a.k.a. speed or road humps) ensure vehicles reduce their speed when passing through. Unfortunately, few are clearly marked while most are hard to see until you are right upon them, and if you are coming too fast, you could be thrown off the road. '''Slow down''' when entering any town, or you might not be able to avoid these and other hazards. This defensive driving attitude is also prudent because animals and children often bolt out into the street. *If you are involved in an accident with a pedestrian, drive to the nearest police station to advise them. ''do not'' exit your vehicle and attempt to resolve the situation, even if you are sure it was not your fault. Tanzanians are some of the nicest people you will ever meet in Africa, but they have been known to take matters into their own hands. This is largely due to their mistrust of the police and the belief that anyone with money, e.g. rich foreigners, can buy their way out of a problem. *If you encounter a convoy of government vehicles, move out of the way. They have priority, although this is debatable, and will not hesitate to run you off the road if you don't give way. You could also be fined by the police for your failure to give way. In Tanzania, you can determine vehicle registration by the license plate colours. '''Yellow''' plates, starting with "T" and followed by three numbers, are privately owned vehicles. Official Tanzanian government plates are also yellow, but they display only letters and usually start with "S" (the fewer the letters, the higher up in the food chain the owner is). '''Green''' plates are diplomatic; '''Red''' are international development agencies; '''Blue''' are UN and similar organizations; '''White''' are taxis, buses and commercial (safari) vehicles, and '''Black''' are the military and the police. This coding does not apply in Zanzibar and Pemba. '''Passing etiquette''' *Drivers following you will activate their '''right''' turn signal light to indicate they wish to pass you. If the road is clear, activate your '''left''' turn signal; if not, activate your '''right''' turn signal. Look for this when attempting to pass. '''What to bring''' * A large jerry can (20 litres) with emergency fuel. (Don’t enter a national park without a full tank of gas.) * A shovel, a machete ("panga" in Swahili), and tow rope. * Good road maps * First-aid kit * Drinking water, at least 5 litres, and non-perishable emergency food supplies. '''Car hire - rent a car for private use.''' Car hire in Tanzania is affordable and there are many reliable 4WD jeeps like Landcruisers and Landrovers available for hire. 4WD cars are comfortable and can withstand all weather road conditions in Tanzania. When you want to travel comfortably anywhere in Tanzania, being rural areas or National parks, choose private travel in a Landcruiser or Landrover. There are several local tour operators (like [http://carhiresafaristanzania.zoomshare.com/]) which have fleet of cars for hire in major airports like Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, major cities and all towns which are peripheral to tourist destinations like Moshi, Mwanza, Arusha, and Karatu around Ngorongoro. == See == [[Safaris]] in Tanzania can be put into two categories, the Northern Circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara and Tarangire) and the Southern Circuit (Selous, Mikumi and Ruaha). This is an oversimplification though and does not include other interesting, but harder to reach, parks such as Katavi and Gombe, to name just two. For tourists, the first two groupings are more accessible, as a variety of packages are offered by several tour companies. === Safari prices === [[File:Lion cub in rock cleft.JPG|thumb|Lion cub in rock cleft]] The cost of a safari can range from the basics (fly-tents, self-catering and guides with vehicles) to smaller parks like Manyara and Tarangire, to luxury lodges and tented camps in the Serengeti which can cost anywhere from US$250 to US$1,500 per person per night. You can use your own vehicle, provided it's a 4x4 with adequate clearance. There is a benefit to hiring a guide and a vehicle as safari vehicles are equipped with open rooftops which provide a much better vantage point for animal viewing. Also, many park will require that you hire a certified guide before you enter the park, even if you're using your own vehicle. Guides can cost around US$35 a day plus tip. Guides are good to have since they know the park and can help you locate some of the more sought after animals such as lions, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs and hyenas. Some of the more popular safari companies are Warrior Trails, Ranger tours & Leopard tours. Other popular companies rated by the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators include Ajabu Adventures, Bush2Beach Safaris, Bushmen Expeditions, Fay Safaris and Tanzania Tour Company. Serena and Sopa are popular lodging spots and have facilities throughout the Northern Circuit. However, don't discount using smaller tours and lesser known lodging facilities which are just as good if not better than the larger tours and lodges. For better prices and some of the most beautiful parks avoiding the traffic jams of safari vehicles, head for the southern circuit, particularly Ruaha National Park where the range of wildlife is much greater and the scenery spectacular. [[Iringa]] is a great place to base yourself to explore this area and sort out your safari trips. For any of the following tours, by looking online, you can find reputable companies that are reasonably priced and make the trip enjoyable and stress-free. === Wildlife viewing === [[File:Serengeti Suedliche Gruenmeerkatze.jpg|thumb|Vervet monkey in Serengeti]] * '''[[Serengeti]] National Park''', made famous by numerous Discovery Channel specials, hosts a wide range of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippopotamuses, elephants, zebra, buffalo, water buck, crocodiles, gazelle, warthogs, and wildebeest. One major attraction is the wildebeest migration, which occurs continuously between the Serengeti and Masai Mara (Kenya). A guide with a 4-wheel drive vehicle is required. If the migration is your main purpose for visiting the Serengeti, you should advise your tour company as this may require travel much further afield and could be more costly. * '''[[Ngorongoro]] Conservation Area''' also hosts an abundance of wildlife, particularly in the Ngorongoro crater. Formed by the same volcanic activity that generated Kilimanjaro and the Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro consists of the highlands around the crater (rich in elephants) and the crater itself (similar animals to Serengeti, but at higher densities and with a small population of black rhino). * '''[[Ruaha National Park]]''' and '''[[Selous Game Reserve]]''' are far less popular but very enjoyable. You will find much greater variety of wildlife than you would in the Serengeti, if you're looking for a destination with fewer tourists these parks are for you. Ruaha is known for having the largest elephant and giraffe population of any park in Africa and often goes by the name 'Giraffic Park', it is also a good place to see large prides of lion and the elusive and rare hunting dogs. Selous is the only other place besides Ngorongoro where you may see a rhino. You can also visit the Uduzungwa Mountains Park for a truly wilderness hike through unspoiled and spectacular scenery. There are few places left in the world like this one. With new gates opened up on the [[Iringa]] side of the park with great camping it is a great addition to any visit to Tanzania. * '''Tarangire National Park''' is in the northern circuit of Tanzania and was named after the Tarangire river flowing within the park. The park area is approximately 2,600 km<sup>2</sup>. Similar to Serengeti, the park has a high concentrations of wildlife during the dry seasons. Also, over 570 bird species have been identified, and the place is surely a birdwatchers' paradise. Safari accommodation is available in quality safari lodges and campsites. When visiting wildlife parks be sure to stay as close to the viewing areas (center of the parks) as possible and leave as soon as you can in the morning as animals are typically most active soon after sunrise. === Islands === [[File:Mafia Island Harbour in Tanzania.jpg|thumb|Mafia Island harbour]] * [[Zanzibar]] is an island off the coast of Tanzania and includes the island of Pemba. Zanzibar has beautiful beaches and a historical Stone Town. Zanzibar is great for scuba diving, snorkeling, and swimming with dolphins. Other attractions include spice tours and the Jozani Forest, which shelters a small population of red Colobus monkeys. * '''[[Mafia Island]] Marine Park''' is south of Zanzibar and boasts some fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling. You may also get to swim with whale sharks, as this is one of the few areas in the world where they congregate annually. * '''Bongoyo Island''' is easy to get to with a boat from Slipway. It has a remarkable beach with excellent snorkeling in clear water, although you may be better off taking your own snorkels as renting is costly. The island is not tide dependent, therefore you can swim at any time. There is a resident price and a 'muzungu' price' but still quite reasonable. * ''' Sinda Island''' is a small uninhabited island of ínner sinder' and outer sinder'. * ''' Mbudya Island''' can be accessed from Silver Sands hotel. The water is amazing although it looks clear you cannot snorkel in it as it is surprisingly murky underneath the surface. * '''Lazy Lagoon''' There are 12 rooms on the private 9 km-long white sandy island with deserted beaches. It boasts swimming at all tides in clear azure blue water, ideal for snorkelling to be mesmerized by the shoals of iridescent tropical fish hiding among the pristine coral gardens that protect the island. The island is accessed from the mainland, just south of Bagamoyo town 70 km north of Dar es Salaam. It is home to bushbabies, wild pigs, genets, baboons, duiker, and Suni antelope. The bandas were well appointed and have solar-powered hot water, a large shady verandah with spacious rooms and big windows. === Mountains === * '''Mount Kilimanjaro''' is the highest peak in Africa and one of the highest freestanding mountains in the world. Many people travel to Tanzania just to climb this mountain. Does tend to be crowded with tourists. You can either organize your trek up the mountain from your home country through a travel agency, but you'll pay a lot more for this convenience, or, if you've got a bit of time, hop on plane and save some money by organizing it in Arusha or in Dar. There are as many incompetent and dishonest trek organizers as there are good ones. Make sure your guide will deliver on his promises. * '''Mt Meru''' is an active stratovolcano located 70 km (43 mi) west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the nation of Tanzania. At a height of 4,565 m (14,977 ft), it is visible from Mt Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the ninth or tenth highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition. Much of its bulk was lost about 8,000 years ago due to an eastward volcanic blast, similar to the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in the U.S. state of Washington. Mount Meru's most recent minor eruption was in 1910. The several small cones and craters seen in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity. ===Others=== Tanzania lends its name to a rare blue-sapphire gemstone, the tanzanite. The gem serves as a keepsake tradition of national pride, influencing attractions like the prominent '''Tanzanite Bridge''' in Dar es Salaam to dedicated field tours of the stone. ==Do== [[File:Dhow and Anchor on the Beach, East Coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Dhow and anchor, [[Zanzibar]]]] * There are loads of '''National Parks''' for those wanting to watch Tanzania's wildlife. You can gain entry for around US$100 and benefit from a tour (and perhaps a night's accommodation). The better parks, though packed with tourists, are found in the north of the country. Ruaha National Park is the best in the south (locals actually say this is the best park, especially if you want to see wild animals as opposed to semi-tame ones in the northern parks). Don't just be sucked into the tourist circuit in the north; the south offers great parks and towns (base yourself in Iringa), and you will feel less of a tourist and more of a guest if you travel this way. * '''Scuba diving''' in and around Pemba and Zanzibar is another good experience. * You can also visit numerous historical '''Slave Trade sites''' located in '''Bagamoyo''', which could make for an interesting, if a little depressing, excursion. * '''Beaches''': Tanzania has some of the best, most unspoiled beaches in the world. They are stunning, with their white sand, palm trees, and cool Indian Ocean water! * Kayak the beautiful coastal waters with a tour operator. * Tanzania has two of the best '''Stone Age sites''' in the world: Isimila Gorge (near Iringa) and the earliest known examples of human art among the rock paintings, near Kolo, north of Kondoa, Dodoma -- some of which are reckoned to be around 30,000 years old. * '''Kilimanjaro''' is one of Tanzania's main attractions. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Many visitors come to Tanzania to summit this great mountain. The main peak is estimated to be 5895 m high, making it a real challenge for mountaineers. ==Talk== [[Swahili]] and English are the official languages of Tanzania. Swahili however is the dominant language of society, with English largely limited to commerce and higher education. Over 100 different languages are also spoken by individual ethnic groups, though Swahili is almost universally spoken across the country. '''Time of day''' This is where a little knowledge of Kiswahili can cause some inconveniences. Tanzanians don't function on the same time as Westerners. This doesn't mean Africa time, which is the notion that appointments are flexible and people can arrive when they please. For Tanzanians, it's illogical that the day would start in the middle of the night. Since sunrise and sunset happen pretty much at the same time all year round, 6AM and 6PM, the day starts at 6AM which is 0 hours. So when telling time in Kiswahili, Tanzanians always subtracted 6 hours for western time. 11AM is 5AM to a Tanzanian. To avoid any confusion, a Tanzanian will tell time in English if they want to use the western standard and in Kiswahili if they use local standard. In Kiswahili, if you say '''Saa kumi na moja asubuhi''' (11AM), instead of '''Saa tano asubuhi''' (5AM), you'll end up waiting for 6 hours if the person arrives on time, plus however long it takes to arrive fashionably late! ==Buy== ===Money=== <!--please round figures to 2sf--> {{exchange rates | currency=Tanzanian shilling | currencyCode=TSh&nbsp; | date=January 2026 | USD=2500 | EUR=2900 | GBP=3300 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/tzs-tanzanian-shilling XE.com] }} The currency of Tanzania is known as the '''Tanzanian shilling''', denoted by the symbol "'''TSh'''" or by "'''/='''" or "'''/-'''" following the number (ISO code:'''TZS'''). There are five denominations of notes and four of coins in circulation in Tanzania: * Notes: 10,000 (red), 5,000 (violet), 2,000 (brown), 1,000 (blue) and 500 (green; now changed to coins) shillings. * Coins: 500, 200, 100 and 50 shillings. Notes and coins vary in size and colour. In descending size order, TSh 10,000 is the largest note, and 500 is the smallest. Tanzanian currency exchangers usually have a different exchange rate for different US$ denominations, larger and newer bills having a better exchange rate than older and smaller bills. The difference in exchange rate between $1/$5 bills and $50/$100 bills may exceed ten percent. Older US$100 notes are no longer accepted in Tanzania, and any note older than 2003 will most likely be refused everywhere. Also, it's best to avoid attempting to exchange notes with pen marks or any writing on them. If you withdraw a large amount of money, in the range of US$400, you'll have to carry over 40 notes around! The TSh 10,000 and 5000 notes can be difficult to break when shopping in small shops, a.k.a. '''dukas'''. In Tanzania, it's usually the customer's responsibility to provide exact change. But if they do agree to provide change, you could be left with several 1000 and 500 notes of very poor quality. However, you won't have such problems in the large hotels and restaurants catering to foreigners. Most stores and restaurants expect payment in Tanzanian shillings. On the other hand, travel visas, safaris and Kilimanjaro treks are generally priced in US dollars, and entry fees to national parks must be paid in US dollars by non-residents. On Zanzibar, prices are generally in US dollars (including the ferry fare from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar), and non-residents are required to pay for hotels with foreign currency (although the hotel will change Tanzanian shillings for you). Hotels on the mainland expect payment in Tanzanian shillings. Most hotels will exchange US dollars, euros and British pounds for Tanzanian shillings. Other currencies, such as Canadian or Australian dollars, may be accepted but at rates far below the going rate. ATMs are mostly located in the city centre and on the Msasani Peninsula. If you have a PIN code for your credit card, almost all Tanzanian banks with ATMs will allow '''cash advances''' on credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Union Pay, JCB, Diners Club, Discover cards. If the ATM reports your home balance in TSh, you may be pleasantly surprised to find that you're a "shillionaire". ̈''''Ecobank''', '''GT Bank''', '''KCB''', '''I&M''', '''DTB'''. have no '''ATM fees''' for overseas bank cards at their ATMs. ̈̽''''Absa bank''', '''Stanbic''', '''Bank of Africa''' charges a US$5 fee for all overseas cards. Similarly most local banks will charge fees around TSh10,000–15,000 per withdrawal. '''Some ATMs don't even disclose the fees beforehand (e.g. ''TCB'', ''Mkombozi bank'')!''''local banks '''Exim''', '''NMB''', '''CRDB''' ATMs take mastercard but with a 15,000 fee. Traveller's cheques have become impossible to cash in. use your ATM card. '''Credit cards''' can be used in big supermarkets, malls, large hotels, resorts and with certain travel agents – and to get cash from ATMs. ===Shopping=== [[File:MamaLai.jpg|thumb|Market in [[Arusha]]]] There are many markets in tourist cities that sell standard "African" goods. Beaded jewellery, carved soapstone, and Masai blankets make interesting gifts. Most "ebony" wood is fake (shoe polish) - the exception being in the far south-east of the country, where the Makonde tribe of Tanzania and Northern Mozambique create masks and other carvings from ebony and mpingo wood. Be prepared to bargain for everything. Masks are not typical of most East African groups, and the ones you find in the markets are either imported from West Africa or are strange things made just for tourists, with the exception of the Makonde masks. Tinga Tinga paintings, named after the painter who originated that style, are for sale everywhere. Their distinctive style and colors make for attractive souvenirs. A standard size painting can be had for TSh 5,000-10,000. There is a Tinga Tinga school in Dar es Salaam, where you can purchase paintings from the artists themselves. === Air freight === If you happen to buy too many goodies during your travels, it is possible to send them home air freight. Many airlines will allow you to check additional parcels when you fly, for a fee, which probably makes the most sense if you're going straight home. But if you're continuing on, air freight might be the way to go. Many listed rates do not include 20% VAT, or a "fuel surcharge" of 13.5% as of 2008. * {{listing | name=DHL | url=http://www.dhl.co.tz | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Offers quite pricey service (e.g. about US$300 for a 10-kg package to the US) but is conveniently located in Dar city centre, as well as in a bunch of other cities (see web site). Will deliver direct to the recipient in most countries. }} * {{listing | name=KLM | url=http://www.af-klm.com/cargo/b2b/wps/portal/b2b/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=go to the old terminal at DAR airport | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers slightly more reasonable rates than DHL (e.g. about US$100 for a 10-kg package to the US) but requires a trip to the airport and about 1 hour of paperwork & waiting. You must pay cash, in US dollars, plus some fees in shillings. Customs will want to go through the package, so bring something to (re)seal it. You can first go to the KLM freight office (look for the sign), then to the cargo building further down the same road, or call ahead and be met at cargo. If you just arrive at cargo you will be swarmed by freight forwarders - to find the KLM staff, look for the KLM logo (e.g. on a lanyard) or call ahead ({{phone|+255 714 474 617}}). Despite what you might be told, someone will need to go to the destination airport to pick up the package - it will not be delivered to an address by KLM. Storage charges will accrue if it's left for very long. }} * {{listing | name=EMS | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=EMS is a branch of the Tanzanian postal service, and is the cheapest way to send packages. It's available at most larger town post offices. But shipping time can be quite long, and delivery is not always reliable. Also there are size/weight restrictions. Packages will be transferred to the local postal service at destination, which usually provides direct delivery. }} * {{listing | name=Fedex | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fedex have offices in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, and like DHL, they are also pricey. }} ==Eat== [[File:Sea food Tanzania.jpg|thumb|Tanzanian (Dar es Salaam) [[street food]]]] *Produce is often of very high quality. Meat and milk can prove difficult for western taste and diets, so be sure that all meat is cooked through. At hotels, you won't have any trouble, but if you venture into small villages, make sure that all water is filtered or boiled before drinking and all fruits and vegetables are peeled before eating. *Local dishes include '''Mtori''' - cooked beef and bananas - and '''Mchicha''', a vegetable stew with meat or fish in it. *If there is anything that can be called Tanzania's national dish, then '''Ugali''' would most likely win out. A polenta-style dish made with corn flour, it accompanies cooked meat and a variety of stews, and it's eaten with your hands. Recipes vary from village to village, and everyone has their own way of making it. Many foreigners find it bland and unappealing, but it's worth a try, and some upscale establishments serve it. *Street food is also cheap and plentiful. Barbecued corn on the cob is very nice, as are the chips (fries), cooked over a roaring fire. *'''Mandazi''' is a sweet doughnut-styled food that is mostly made fresh each morning. Great with coffee in the morning, it makes an ideal snack. *Tanzania's large South Asian community ensures that a great variety of restaurants offer cuisine from all parts of that region of the globe. All eateries near Hindu temples (particularly in Dar) are a good bet. Just watch where the local Indians go to eat, and you won't be disappointed. Most of the food is cooked in large amounts of Ghee, clarified butter, which can be hard for some people to digest. *'''Chipsi Mayai''' (chips cooked in an omelet) are served at nearly every African food stand in Tanzania and are considered a Tanzanian specialty. They're quite good with pili pili (hot sauce). ==Drink== * '''Konyagi''' is a wonderful gin-like beverage, sold only in Tanzania. * Domestic beers are '''Kilimanjaro''', '''Serengeti, Balimi, Pilsner, Kibo''' and '''Safari''', which are western-style and very good. Imports include Tusker, Stella Artois, and Castle. * Locally produced banana-beer is also available at times, but questionably safe to drink. Traditionally, you will drink this out of a hollowed gourd. First drink the guests, who then pass it to the elders. In some parts of Tanzania, fermented bamboo juice (Pombe) is the common tipple. * Passion fruit, mango, and orange juices are available in many restaurants, and excellent when the fruits are in season. * '''Soft drinks''' are widely available; '''Stoney Tangawizi''' (ginger ale - tangawizi means 'ginger', in Swahili) is one of the most popular besides Fanta and Co. *Mbege, a locally made drink made up of ripe bananas and finger millet, commonly in the northern Tanzania from the [[Moshi|chagga]] community in the Kilimanjaro region. * Other popular beverages include '''lassi''' (a sweet or salty yogurt drink) and '''Chai Maziwa''' (chai with milk) which is well worth trying if you can handle the large amounts of sugar added to this drink. (Milk) tea is a much more common drink than coffee in Tanzania. * Northern Tanzania has a number of great coffee plantations. Although coffee does not have the same popularity in Tanzania as it has in Ethiopia, with a bit of searching you can find a decent cup of java, instead of the instant "Africa" coffee that is served in most restaurants. All large hotels in Dar make good coffee. If you want to brew your own cup, '''Msumbi Coffee Shop''', +255 22 260 0380, Sea Cliff Village, sells Tanzanian coffee beans ground or whole, roasted on the premises. ==Sleep== In bigger cities be sure to avoid touts. If you are travelling as a couple, a good idea is for one person to sit in a lobby or restaurant with the bags, while the other scopes out rooms. You are likely to get a cheaper price without the bags, and not be targeted by sneaky touts that will raise the price US$5-10 for you for their commission. As of 2021 '''budget travelers''' will find guest houses to offer simple rooms in the TSh8,000-20,000 price range even in smaller towns or villages. They often come with a private bathroom, a fan and a condom hidden discretely somewhere in the room. Typically these accommodations cannot be booked online and it is rare to run into any Western tourists here. ==Learn== Various schools and volunteer programs offer courses ranging from Beginners Swahili to Economic Development. Dar es Salaam also has a well-established university, which has exchange programs with several universities in the US and other countries. ==Work== There is a wide assortment of volunteer organisations sending volunteers and interns to Tanzania to do work in health care, orphanages, education, and development projects. Finding a paying job may be more of a daunting task, taking more time and making use of local connections, but a job could be certainly obtainable when sought hard enough. ==Stay safe== {{cautionbox|The United States embassy in Dar Es Salaam has warned against an anti-gay crackdown in Tanzania. Travel is dangerous for persons perceived to be homosexuals. The Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania should be avoided due to the threat of terrorism. |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania |us=https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tanzania-travel-advisory.html |lastedit=2025-09-07 }} ===Theft=== As in many impoverished countries, caution should always be exercised, particularly in tourist areas, such as Arusha, Stone Town (Zanzibar), and Dar es Salaam. Violent crime against foreigners is not uncommon, particularly against those walking alone at night, which is not recommended. Pickpocketing and con artists are also common. [[Pickpockets]] work crowded markets, like Kariakoo, and bus stations. Don't be fooled by small children who are often forced into a life of crime by older kids or parents -- never carry anything of value in your pockets and don't let expensive camera equipment dangle from your neck. Don't leave bags unattended or even out of your sight when on the beach. ''See specific area or city articles for details. '' In general, avoid isolated areas, especially after dark. Travelling in large groups is safer. If there are many people or security guards around (e.g. city center areas) you should be relatively safe. The safest way to travel is by taxi with a driver you know, especially when it's dark out (late night or early morning). Although it's uncommon, taxi drivers have been known to rob tourists. Get the number for a taxi you trust, from your hotel or a local. Buses have infrequently been stopped by robbers on long-distance (often overnight) routes. If you have to travel a long distance by bus, it might be better to break it into multiple day-only trips, or to travel by plane or train. In the event of an incident, the police may or may not make a strong effort to identify the culprits, but obtaining a police report is necessary if you plan on filing an insurance claim later, or if important documents are stolen. Make sure the police report indicates if your papers were stolen; otherwise you may have difficulty leaving the country. You should immediately contact your local embassy or consulate in the event that your passport is taken. ===Walking=== [[File:Amazing Zanzibar Sunset (17).jpg|thumb|Zanzibar sunset]] There are very few sidewalks in Tanzania, always pay careful attention to the traffic and be prepared to move out of the way, as vehicles do not make much effort to avoid pedestrians. In Tanzania, cars have priority. The best way to avoid touts, sellers, dealers etc., when they inevitably come up to you and say "jambo" is to either say nothing, or to say "thank you" or "asante", and to keep moving. Some may be offended by 'no', and persistent touts will be encouraged by any kind of interaction at all. ===Corruption=== Tanzania, like many developing countries, suffers from corruption. Police are poorly paid - many make less than US$40/month. You may be solicited for a bribe by an official willing to turn a blind eye to your infraction, fabricated or otherwise. Some travellers are very much averse to paying bribes to anyone, especially in a country with so many needy but honest citizens. Fraudsters are known to impersonate police, sometimes in the guise of an "immigration official" who identifies a problem with your documents. They will flash official-looking papers at you. But there are many plainclothes officers as well. And if you are confronted with someone in uniform, they will almost certainly be an actual officer. '''On-the-spot-fine''' is one term used for a bribe. Those words are meant to initiate a conversation about money. You may be told that the real fine is TSh 40,000 or more and that for TSh 20,000 or 30,000, paid immediately, you can be on your way and avoid a trip to the police station to pay a higher fine. If you are certain you are in the right, and do not want to pay a bribe, some strategies are: * '''Involve other people'''. Fraudsters or corrupt officials are unlikely to pursue their schemes near an audience. You can ask bystanders for help on the pretext of not understanding the officer. * '''Invoke higher powers'''. Insisting on going to the local police station is a good way to make an illegitimate issue go away. Suggesting a visit to your country's embassy (e.g. to have an official there help translate the conversation, due to one's poor knowledge of the local language and laws) is also effective. At this point, they usually have a look of horror on their face, since they don't want any real officials involved. Asking for bribes is illegal, and there is an office of corruption where they can be reported. * '''Play dumb'''. Politely explain to the person that you don't understand the nature of the infraction, even if you do. Tanzanians are not direct, and prefer to imply what they want, instead of asking outright. Tell them you've only just arrived in the country, even if it's your 100th visit. If you know some Kiswahili, don't let on. It may only make things harder. * '''Insist on getting a receipt with an official stamp''' -- a request that is most likely to be met with confusion and concern. The idea is to show that you don’t know that this is actually a bribe and that you simply wish to play by the rules. Hopefully, after 10 or 20 minutes of a circular, but always polite, conversation, they may send you on your merry way. '''A word of caution about this approach:''' corrupt officials have become wise to this and in one case a person requesting a receipt was told the cashier's office was closed and would not open until the next morning. The options were to pay the fine or spend the night in prison. It appears this was not a bluff on the part of the officer. The fine was paid and no receipt was issued. The game is constantly changing. Also: * Discussing money or negotiating the fine may encourage the perception that you understand the nature of the conversation (i.e. you are willing to pay a bribe). * Directly accusing the officer of corruption is likely to be counter-productive; it is important that you allow the officer to save face. * If you insist on going to the police station, you may be expected to give the officer a ride. If you are alone, and especially if the "officer" is plainclothes, this may not be a good idea. If you are approached by multiple people and are alone, under no circumstances get in their vehicle - insist on taking a taxi. And once you get to the station, just pay whatever fine is quoted and insist on a receipt. This may end up costing you more than the bribe, but at least this cop won't get any money out of you, and he/she may think twice before flagging down other foreigners. Also, demonstrate respect for their authority, never raise your voice, and never swear or insult them. Whether you are right or not does not matter at that point. Finally: incidents of excessive force involving tourists are rare, but that doesn’t mean it cannot happen. For instance, police have been known to be drunk on the job, which can seriously inhibit their ability to reason. As in any situation where someone is trying to get money out of you, by force or threat of force, it's better to be safe than sorry; it's only money. ==Stay healthy== '''Bottled [[water]]''' is cheap and widely available throughout the country. You shouldn't drink the tap water unless you have no other option, and it must either be filtered with a high quality filter and purifier or brought to a boil before consumption. Tests on tap water have found it contaminated with e-coli bacteria. ===Illnesses and diseases=== As in most African countries, the AIDS/HIV infection rate is high. Tanzania's '''HIV/AIDS''' infection rate was 5% among ages 15-49 according to a 2015 UNAIDS estimate [http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/unitedrepublicoftanzania]. This figure is deceiving, however, since several distinct segments of the population, such as artisanal miners, itinerant fisherman, truck drivers, and sex workers, have HIV infection rates significantly higher than the national average. Do not have unprotected sex in Tanzania or anywhere else, for that matter. After food-borne illnesses, '''[[malaria]]''' should be your greatest concern. Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes and is endemic to Tanzania. You may find yourself at risk in almost every part of the country, although this risk is diminished at altitudes above 2000 m. Care should always be taken between sunset and sunrise, especially during the rainy season. Always sleep under a treated net; wear trousers and closed footwear, and use an effective repellent. Many large hotels don’t automatically install mosquito nets in their rooms. However, a call to the reception requesting one is seldom ignored. In some cases, the nets have several large holes, but a bit of adhesive tape or tying a small knot to cover the hole should do the trick. Prior to leaving for Tanzania, you may also wish to consult a physician about taking some anti-malarial medication -- before, during, and after your trip. If, in spite of your best efforts, you do contract malaria, it is usually easily treated with medication that is readily available throughout most of the country. If you plan on being in isolated locations, you may wish to drop by a clinic and purchase a batch. Symptoms associated with malaria can take up to two weeks before manifesting themselves. The rule of thumb for ex-pats living in Tanzania is this: Any fever lasting more than a day should be cause for concern and necessitate a trip to the clinic for a malaria test. Upon your return home, should you show signs of a possible malaria infection, notify your doctor that you’ve visited a malaria-infected country. Other major illnesses to avoid are '''typhoid''' and '''cholera'''. In theory, typhoid can be avoided by carefully selecting food and drink and by avoiding consumption of anything unclean. Typhoid infection, according to the U.S. [http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2008/ch4/typhoid.aspx Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, is marked by 'persistent, high fevers...headache, malaise, anorexia, splenomegaly, and relative bradycardia.' Cholera infection is marked by vomiting and sudden, uncontrollable bowel movements, which can dehydrate and ultimately kill the sufferer within 48 hours. It is important to seek medical attention as quickly as possible. Cholera is more or less a seasonal phenomenon in Zanzibar, where outbreaks frequently occur during the rainy seasons. Vaccines and/or oral prevention are available for both typhoid and cholera. [[File:1 Pugu hills forest - Dar es Salaam 1.jpg|thumb|Pugu Hills Forest]] '''[[Yellow fever]]''' is an acute viral disease transmitted through the bite of a particular mosquito. Although not as common as malaria, it is nonetheless a serious disease, and travelers to Africa should consult a physician about being vaccinated against it. If you plan on traveling to other countries after your stay in Tanzania, some countries, such as [[South Africa]], may require proof that you’ve been vaccinated against Yellow Fever before allowing you to enter the country. If you aren’t or can’t prove it, you will be offered two options: 1) receive the Yellow Fever vaccination at the airport, and 2) immediately leave the country. The Yellow Fever vaccine (as any vaccine) can have side effects for some people, so you may wish to get the vaccine in your home country, under controlled conditions. Most physicians will not administer the Yellow Fever vaccine to children under the age of 1 year, and a letter from a physician explaining this will ensure that your infant child will not receive the vaccine at the airport. - People travelling to Tanzania from India, There is acute shortage of the yellow fever vaccine in India so please get yourself vaccinated at the airport in Dar-es-Salaam as soon as you land there. '''Gastrointestinal Distress''', a.k.a. traveler’s diarrhea, is the result of one, some, or all of the following factors: Unhygienic food preparation and storage, changes in diet, fatigue, dehydration, and excessive alcohol consumption. Prevention is your best defense. Eat only raw vegetables and fruits you can peel and which have been rinsed in clean water. Avoid street or restaurant food that appears to have been left in the open for an extended period of time. Eat only freshly fried or steamed food. You should drink only bottled water, which is available throughout the country. You should even brush your teeth with it. If you must drink tap or well water, boil it for a minimum of 10 minutes or use a high quality filter. '''Rift Valley Fever:''' In January 2007, there was an outbreak of RFV in the Kilimanjaro area. Consumption of unpasteurized milk and improperly cooked meat from infected cows led to a number of deaths in the area. Following the deaths, beef sales dropped sharply all over the country, despite the limited scope of the infection. In general, meat served in upscale restaurants is of superior quality. However, care should be taken when indulging in street foods or when eating in remote areas. ===Insects and animals=== Tanzania has its fair share of venomous and deadly insects and animals, such as Black and Green Mambas, scorpions, spiders, stinging ants, lions, sharks, and others. You should take care when walking through high grass; when visiting national parks, or when shoving your hand under rocks or into dark holes -- unless you know what you are doing. In actuality, the likelihood of encountering these and other similar dangers is remote. The insect/animal most residents fear is the mosquito. ===Medical facilities=== Hospitals and dispensaries in Tanzania do not meet western standards. If you require surgery or any complex medical procedure you will have to be evacuated to Kenya, South Africa or Europe. You should ensure your medical insurance covers such expenses. Outside of Dar es Salaam, and especially outside of the larger cities and towns, you will be hard pressed to get even basic medical help as many doctors are poorly trained and/or have limited equipment and medication. You should ensure you have your own medical kit to hold you over in case of an emergency. Misdiagnoses are frequent for even common ailments such as malaria, as high as 70% of the cases. Dar es Salaam is served by a few clinics staffed by western trained physicians. However, some surgical procedures still require evacuation out of Tanzania. *'''IST Medical Clinic:''' Just off Haile Selassie Road past the Chole Road intersection, behind the International School of Tanganyika, Msasani Pinensula, Tel: +255 22 260 1307, Emergency: +255 754 783 393. *'''Premier Care Clinic Limited:''' 259 Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, Namanga, Kinondoni, P.O. Box 220, Dar es Salaam, Tel: +255 22 266 8385, Mobile: +255 748 254 642. *'''Aga Khan Hospital:''' Corner of Ocean Road & Sea View Road, Tel: +255 22 211 5151. ====Government hospitals==== *'''Bugando Hospital''', Mwanza, Tanzania Tel: +255 68 40610. The University College of Health Sciences at Bugando Medical Center is established as a Catholic college having four schools: Medical, Nursing, Pharmacotherapy and Dental. *'''Muhimbili National hospital,''' located in Dar es Salaam * Mbeya Referral Hospital, PO Box 419, Mbeya Tel: +255 65 3576. * Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, PO Box 338, Zanzibar Tel: +255 54 31071. Other Government run hospitals used for electives: * Hindu Mandal Hospital, PO Box 581, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 51 110237/110428. * Agha Khan Hospital, PO Box 2289, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 51 114096. * Nachingwea District General Hospital, Nachingwea, Lindi, South Tanzania * Teule District Designated Hospital, Muheza, Tanga Region. ====Mission hospitals==== * Berega Mission Hospital, Berega, Morogoro, Tanzania. * St Anne’s Hospital, PO Box 2, Liuli (via Songea) (connected via USPG charity). * St Francis Hospital, Kwo Mkono, Handeni District. * A flying doctor service is based in Arusha, Tel: +255 2548578. '''For any medical issues, contact''': Ministry of Health, PO Box 9083, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 51 20261 Fax: 51 39951 In Moshi Municipality (Kilimanjaro Region) there is the renowned '''KCMC''', Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, which is in the foothills of the snow-capped, Mount Kilimanjaro. ==Respect== {{ramadandates}} In general, tourists should wear modest or conservative attire, especially in Zanzibar, which is a conservative Muslim society. Western women should not wear clothing that reveals too much skin. 'Kangas', brightly-colored wrap-around cloth, are affordable, available throughout the country, and can serve as a discreet covering. The Masai people, with their colorful clothing, are tempting targets for any tourist with a camera. However, they expect to be paid for it, and you should always ask before taking pictures. It is common practice among Swahili-speakers to use 'shikamoo' (pronounced 'she ka moe' and literally meaning, 'I hold your feet') when greeting elders or superiors. The usual response from an elder will be 'marahaba'. In Zanzibar, the equivalent of 'shikamoo' is 'chei chei'. The traveler will get along very well when using these verbal expressions of respect. In addition, a title after the 'shikamoo' is also a useful indicator that you are not just a dumb tourist -- 'shikamoo bwana' for the gents, and, when addressing a female elder, 'shikamoo mama'. Tanzanians will also comment if you are doing any work while they are not, with the phrase "pole na kazi". It literally means "I'm sorry you have to work". A simple "asante", or "thanks", will suffice in reply. Many Tanzanian sellers are persistent and, ordinarily, a simple head shake, accompanied by "asante sana", should settle it. However, as a last resort, a firm "hapana", meaning "no", will do the trick. Tanzanians find the word "hapana" quite rude, so please don't use it casually -- only as a last resort. Whatever you plan to do, do not tell someone you will come back to buy from them later when you have no such intention; better to be honest and say 'no' than having to avoid someone for days. They somehow have a funny way of finding you when you promised to visit their stall or shop! The most polite way to refuse something is to say "sihitaji" (pronounced see-hih-tah-jee)- "I don't need it". ==Connect== Keeping in touch while traveling in Tanzania is rarely a problem. You can get decent mobile phone reception even in some national parks. ===Telephone calls=== The "Tanzania Telecommunications Company Ltd" (TTCL) is the state owned telecom, operating all pay phones and landlines in Tanzania. As it is the case with most developing countries, telephone fixed-lines are not affordable for many ordinary people. However, the mobile network has blossomed throughout Africa in the past years, and this is equally true of Tanzania. With many used mobile phones for sale and the very low cost of getting a SIM card, this is the popular choice of most Tanzanians. For many, a mobile phone is the first large purchase when they get a job. The major mobile service providers operate all over the country, even in some of the most remote areas, although service interruptions are common. If you find a taxi driver or tour guide that you like, ask for their mobile number. This is often the best way to reach them. '''Using a mobile phone''' If you have an "unlocked" '''GSM 900/1800MHz frequency''' mobile phone (the same frequency as used in the rest of the world, apart from USA and Canada), you can purchase a local SIM card for 500 Tsh from a series of Tanzanian service providers. The most popular are '''[https://www.airtel.co.tz/ Airtel]''', '''[https://vodacom.co.tz/ Vodacom]''', and '''[https://tigo.co.tz/ Tigo]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''. '''[http://www.zantel.co.tz Zantel]{{Dead link|date=May 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is a new arrival on the mainland and, through the '''national roaming agreement''' with Vodacom, has the largest network coverage. '''Air time''' You can top up your "prepaid" mobile phone account by using "scratch-cards", which are available everywhere. Just look for shops or even small tables set up along the road, with posters for the various mobile service providers. Those cards typically come in the denominations from Tsh500-50,000. If you plan on making frequent calls outside of Africa, you will need at least a Tsh10,000 card. ; Making calls within Tanzania to a mobile phone: Dial ''"0 & (telephone number)"'' or ''"+255 & (telephone number)"'' ; Making calls within Tanzania to a landline: Dial ''"0 & (city code) & (telephone number)"'' or ''"+255 & (city code) & (telephone number)"'' ; Telephone codes for the Tanzanian cities (These numbers are only used when calling landlines): Dar es Salaam (22), Morogoro & [[Mtwara]] (23), Zanzibar & Pemba (24), Mbeya (25), Iringa (26), Arusha & Tanga (27), and Mwanza (28). ; Making international calls: Dial ''"+ & ([[List of country calling codes|country code]]) & (area code, if any) & (telephone number)"'' or ''"000 & ([[List of country calling codes|country code]]) & (area code, if any) & (telephone number)"'' International telecommunications have low capacity, and can be unreliable ===Internet=== With the advent of Internet-equipped cell phones, internet cafés are dying out throughout Tanzania. They used to be easy to find in major urban areas, like Dar es Salaam and Arusha, and may persist. As of 2021, all mobile providers are offering mobile internet service. Zantel, Vodacom, Tigo, Airtel and Halotel are the main providers. 4G coverage is available in many areas of Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar town and other cities in the country. A 8GB/month data bundle costs around Tsh10,000, SIM card included. Wireless (WIFI) is also provided by some providers mainly Powernet (Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, Elia Complex) 0658769376, 0787769376, 0757769376, 0777769376, Unlimited Internet Access anywhere in the Urban Areas of Dar-Es-Salam costing Tsh 30,000 (US$20). ===Emergency=== * Emergency Services: '''112''' - If you can, it's probably better to go straight to the nearest police station, instead of dialing 112. ==Go next== The [[East African Islands]] including [[Madagascar]], with nature and culture very different from the African mainland {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|-6.307|34.854|zoom=6}} {{isPartOf|East_Africa}} e19mljy7ulq8ngqwwwhz7i4d1jppawy 5289263 5289231 2026-06-07T23:30:34Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Interesting but seems like a Brendan edit. If it's not, the user who added it should please post a comment on [[Talk:Tanzania]].Undid revision [[Special:Diff/5289231|5289231]] by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-33725-77|~2026-33725-77]] ([[User talk:~2026-33725-77|talk]]) 5289263 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tanzania Wikivoyage banner.jpg|caption=Inside Ngorongoro crater}} '''Tanzania''' is the largest country in [[East Africa]]. From the picture-perfect coasts of [[Zanzibar]] to the world-renowned wildlife of the [[Serengeti]], from the snowy slopes of [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] to the coral houses of [[Mikindani]], Tanzania is the heart and soul of East Africa. Tanzania has several national parks and game reserves, where you can see some of the finest [[African flora and fauna]]. ==Regions== {{Regionlist | regionmap=Tanzania regions map.png | regionmaptext=Tanzania regions | regionmapsize=450px | region1name=[[Central Tanzania]] | region1color=#89b47f | region1items= | region1description=a plateau with grasslands | region2name=[[Northeast Tanzania]] | region2color=#838acf | region2items= | region2description=the mountainous location of [[Kilimanjaro]] and the [[Serengeti]] | region3name=[[Northwest Tanzania]] | region3color=#cc6464 | region3items= | region3description=Africa's "great lakes" (''lake Victoria'') | region4name=[[Pembwe and the Southeast]] | region4color=#c174a8 | region4items= | region4description=the capital and the hot, humid shoreline | region5name=[[Southern Highlands (Tanzania)|Southern Highlands]] | region5color=#cd9f70 | region5items= | region5description=Ruaha National Park, volcanic mountains, crater lakes, natural attractions, waterfalls, beautiful Matema Beach | region6name=[[Zanzibar Province]] | region6color=#0d006c | region6items= | region6description=coastal islands in the Indian Ocean }} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#89b47f|title=[[Central Tanzania]]|wikidata=Q14209567}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#838acf|title=[[Northeast Tanzania]]|wikidata=Q14208092}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#cc6464|title=[[Northwest Tanzania]]|wikidata=Q14208119}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#c174a8|title=[[Pembwe and the Southeast]]|wikidata=Q14202845}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#cd9f70|title=[[Southern Highlands (Tanzania)|Southern Highlands]]|wikidata=Q3492323}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#0d006c|title=[[Zanzibar]]|wikidata=Q706541}} ==Cities== <!--Please discuss proposed changes to the list below on the talk page before changing it. This list may not exceed more than NINE cities.--> *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Dodoma]]|wikidata=Q3866}} – the capital *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Arusha]]|wikidata=Q4301}} – Arusha is a city at the base of volcanic Mt. Meru. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Dar es Salaam]]|wikidata=Q1960}} – largest city and cultural capital with a mix of African, colonial, and Indian Ocean influences *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Kigoma]]|wikidata=Q244509}} – city on Lake Tanganyika and gateway to Gombe Stream National Park *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mbeya]]|wikidata=Q335548}} – Mbeya is a city in southwest Tanzania. It sits at the base of soaring Loleza Peak, between the Mbeya and Poroto mountain ranges *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Morogoro]]|wikidata=Q243319}} – *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Moshi]]|wikidata=Q271733}} – *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mtwara]]|wikidata=Q646684}} – *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mwanza]]|wikidata=Q110218}} – ==Other destinations== [[File:Ngorongoro 2012 05 29 2253 (7500941860).jpg|thumb|Ngorongoro landscape]] * {{marker|name=[[Arusha National Park]]|wikidata=Q716801}} – includes Mount Meru, a 4,562 m active stratovolcano * {{marker|name=[[Mikumi National Park]]|wikidata=Q1124728}} * {{marker|name=[[Mount Kilimanjaro]]|wikidata=Q7296}} – Africa's highest peak and the world's highest freestanding mountain, which you can climb with a guide * {{marker|name=[[Ngorongoro Conservation Area]]|wikidata=Q1217726}} – includes the Ngorongoro Crater and the Olduvai Gorge * {{marker|name=[[Ruaha National Park]]|wikidata=Q656363}} * {{marker|name=[[Serengeti National Park]]|wikidata=Q11812902}} * {{marker|name=[[Stone Town]]|wikidata=Q844417}} * {{marker|name=[[Tarangire National Park]]|wikidata=Q1432744}} * {{marker|name=[[Udzungwa Mountains National Park]]|wikidata=Q1294175}} ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationTanzania.png}} ===History=== Tanzania is probably one of the oldest known continuously inhabited areas on Earth; fossil remains of humans and pre-human hominids have been found dating back over two million years. Later, Tanzania is believed to have been populated by hunter-gatherer communities, probably Cushitic and Khoisan speaking people. About 2,000 years ago, Bantu-speaking people began to arrive from western Africa in a series of migrations. Later, Nilotic pastoralists arrived, and continued to immigrate into the area through to the 18th century. Travellers and merchants from the [[Persian Gulf]] and Western India have visited the East African coast since early in the first millennium CE. Islam was practised on the '''Swahili Coast''' as early as the eighth or ninth century CE. The Swahili Coast eventually grew to encompass several wealthy city-states, which included [[Zanzibar]] and [[Kilwa Kisiwani]]. Zanzibar in particular became the main centre of the Arab Slave Trade, the former slave market in its capital, Stone Town, has now been converted to a tourist attraction commemorating slavery, and with the Anglican cathedral having been built on the site of the former whipping post. In the late 19th century, [[German Empire|Imperial Germany]] conquered the regions that are now Tanzania (minus Zanzibar), Rwanda, and Burundi, and incorporated them into [[German East Africa]]. The post-World War I accords and the League of Nations charter designated the area a British Mandate, except for a small area in the northwest, which was ceded to Belgium and later became Rwanda and Burundi). British rule came to an end in 1961 after a relatively peaceful (compared with neighbouring Kenya, for instance) transition to independence. In 1954, Julius Nyerere transformed an organization into the politically oriented Tanganyika African National Union (TANU). Nyerere became Minister of British-administered Tanganyika in 1960 and continued as Prime Minister when Tanganyika became independent in 1961. After the Zanzibar Revolution overthrew the Arab dynasty in neighboring [[Zanzibar]], which had become independent in 1963, the island merged with mainland Tanganyika to form the nation of Tanzania on 26 April 1964. In the 1970s, Tanzania repelled an Ugandan invasion waged by tyrant Idi Amin. The Tanzanian military fought back and ultimately overthrown Amin's government with Ugandan dissidents, but mass mobilization and war damages means Tanzanian economy took a turn for the worse. Tanzania also aligned with China, seeking Chinese aid. The Chinese were quick to comply, but with the condition that all projects be completed by imported Chinese labor. From the mid-1980s, the regime financed itself by borrowing from the International Monetary Fund and underwent some reforms. From the mid-1980s Tanzania's GDP per capita has grown and poverty has been reduced. [[File:Uhuru feb 2011.jpg|thumb|Team of climbers at Africa's highest point]] ===Geography=== A large central plateau makes up most of the mainland, at between 900 m and 1800 m. The mountain ranges of the Eastern Arc and the Southern and Northern Highlands cut across the country to form part of the Great Rift Valley. A land of geographical extremes, Tanzania houses the highest peak (Mount Kilimanjaro), the lowest point (the lake bed of Lake Tanganyika), and a portion of the largest lake (Lake Victoria, shared with [[Uganda]] and [[Kenya]]) on the African continent. ===Climate=== Tanzania's weather varies from humid and hot in low lying areas, such as Dar es Salaam, to hot during the day and cool at night in Arusha. There are no discernible seasons, such as winter and summer -- only the dry and wet seasons. Tanzania has two rainy seasons: The short rains from late-October to late-December, a.k.a. the Mango Rains, and the long rains from March to May. {{climate chart |Dar es Salaam |24.9 |32.4 |54.2 |24.5 |32.8 |70.8 |24.0 |32.4 |169.6 |23.2 |31.1 |263.6 |22.0 |30.3 |172.2 |20.3 |30.0 |31.3 |19.3 |29.7 |15.8 |19.1 |30.1 |17.8 |19.5 |30.8 |20.2 |20.8 |31.5 |77.3 |22.6 |31.7 |114.4 |24.2 |32.1 |110.2 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Dar es Salaam]] |description= }} Many popular resorts and tourist attractions on Zanzibar and [[Mafia Island|Mafia Island Marine Park]] close during the long rains season, and many trails in the national parks are impassable during this period. For that reason, in most cases tours are restricted to the main roads in the parks. Travellers should plan their trip accordingly. During the dry season, temperatures can easily soar to above 35°C in Dar es Salaam. You should seek shelter from the sun during the midday heat and use copious amounts of sunblock, SPF 30+. Best times to visit are: *'''June to August:''' This is the tail-end of the long rainy season and the weather is at its best at this time of year -- bearable during the day and cool in the evening. However, this is not necessarily the best time of year for safaris, as water is plentiful in the parks and animals are not forced to congregate in a few locations to rehydrate, as they do in the middle of the dry season right after Christmas. *'''January to February:''' This is the best time to visit the Serengeti. It is usually at this time that huge herds of Wildebeest, Zebra and Buffalo migrate to better grazing areas. At this period you could observe some of the 1.5 million Wildebeest that inhabit the Serengeti undertake their epic journey. This is most likely the hottest time of year in Tanzania, when even the locals complain about the heat. You've been warned! ===People=== Tanzanians form more than 120 ethnic groups. Besides the native Africans, there is also a significant Indian community who are descended from colonial-era immigrants. ===Tourist information === * [https://www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz/ Tanzania Tourism]{{Dead link|date=June 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} website ==Get in== [[File:Visa policy of Tanzania.svg|thumb|375px|A map showing the visa requirements of Tanzania, with countries in green having visa-free access]] ===Visa=== No visa is required for stays of less than 3 months for citizens of [[Namibia]], [[Romania]], [[Rwanda]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]], [[Malaysia]] and all commonwealth member states ('''except''' [[Australia]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Canada]], [[Bangladesh]], [[New Zealand]], [[Nigeria]], [[India]].) A Tourist Visa on arrival costs US$50 or US$100 for a three-month single entry and a multiple entry visa (valid 3 to 12 months), respectively. Bring crisp USD cash for this. You will receive a stamp in your passport and a payment receipt. Holders of a U.S. passport can only obtain the multiple-entry visa. If on a tourist visa, visa duration can be extended for a month without any extra charge at the Tanzania immigration office in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has extra requirements for anyone who is not visiting for tourism purposes. Any sort of business visit requires a specific business visa which costs US$250 and can also be applied for through the electronic visa system. ====E-Visa==== The visa can be applied for online through the [https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ government electronic visa application system]. Please note that online visa holders can enter Tanzania only at specific ports of entry as defined in the [https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/guidelines official guidelines]. As of October 2021, these include * Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA); * Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA); * Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA); * Namanga border (Kenya) * Tunduma border (Zambia) Most travelers planning to enter Tanzania by land (e.g. from Uganda or Zambia) will therefore have to apply for a visa on arrival. ==== Visa on arrival (VOA) ==== Visa on arrival can be obtained upon landing in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Mwanza, and other ports of entry such as land borders. At land borders, the visa fee is to be paid in cash. It is a good idea to have the exact amount of US$ at hand! At airports, the wait for visas on arrival can be especially long if your flight arrives at the same time as other international flights. Visas are valid for the duration from the date of issuance. ==== Land borders ==== When crossing by ground at the ''Namanga border'' crossing (e.g. travelling from Nairobi, Kenya to Arusha, Tanzania), you will need to cross the border on foot. Scammers in the no man's land between the border control offices of Kenya and Tanzania will try several scams, including offering outrageously poor currency exchange rates and pretending to be officials selling Tanzania visa stamps. Those attempting to sell the Tanzania visa stamps will act official and ask to see your passport, then they will place an item (a small Tanzanian bank note) in your passport, close the passport, and request the visa-on-arrival fee. Only do business with the immigration offices and adjacent banks, located in established government buildings. Do not stop or interact with people in the no-man's land in between. ===By plane=== There are two major airports; one in Dar es Salaam, '''Julius Nyerere International Airport''' ({{IATA|DAR}}) (formerly known as Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport and Dar es Salaam International Airport), and one in Kilimanjaro, [https://www.kilimanjaroairport.go.tz// '''Kilimanjaro International Airport'''] ({{IATA|JRO}}), which is halfway between [[Arusha]] and [[Moshi]]. Tanzania is served '''internationally''' from [[Europe]] by *[https://www.klm.com KLM Royal Dutch Airlines] ([[Amsterdam]]), +255 22 213 9790 (Dar) & +255 27 223 8355 (Arusha). Daily flights with stopover in Kilimanjaro. *[https://www.swiss.com Swiss International Air Lines] ([[Zurich]]), +255 22 211 8870. 5 flights a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) with a stopover in [[Nairobi]]. *[https://www.turkishairlines.com/ Turkish Airlines] ([[Istanbul]]). Daily flights. [[Middle East]] and [[Asia]] by *[https://www.emirates.com Emirates ] ([[Dubai]]), +255 22 211 6100. Daily flights. * [https://www.qatarairways.com Qatar Airways]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ([[Doha]]), +255 22 284 2675, 1019, Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Daily flights. *Oman Air. *Etihad airways. *Flydubai. [[Africa]] by *Fast Jet, a low-cost airline. * [https://www.flysaa.com South African Airways] ([[Johannesburg]]), +255 22 211 7044. Twice daily flights. * [https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/ Ethiopian Airlines] ([[Addis Ababa]]), +255 22 211 7063. Daily flights (except for Monday) with a stopover in Kilimanjaro. * [https://www.kenya-airways.com Kenya Airways (Nairobi)], +255 22 211 9376 (Dar) & +255 24 223 8355 (Zanzibar). Three daily flights with some stopping in Kilimanjaro. *Egypt Air. *Air Seychelles. *Comores Aviation. * Carriers originating from [[Malawi]], [[Mozambique]] also maintain regular flights to Dar es Salaam. And '''domestically''' by * [http://www.airtanzania.com Air Tanzania], +255 22 211 8411, [mailto:bookings@airtanzania.com bookings@airtanzania.com]. * [http://www.precisionairtz.com Precision Air], +255 22 212 1718, Along Nyerere/Pugu Road, P.O Box 70770, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, [mailto:info@precisionairtz.com info@precisionairtz.com] or [mailto:pwreservations@precisionairtz.com pwreservations@precisionairtz.com] also flights to/from Kenya. * [http://www.coastal.co.tz Coastal Aviation]{{Dead link|date=February 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, +255 699 999 999, P. O. Box 3052, 107 Slipway, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, [mailto:reservations@coastal.co.tz reservations@coastal.co.tz]. * [http://www.zanair.com ZanAir], +255 24 223 3670, P.O.Box 2113, Zanzibar, Tanzania, [mailto:reservations@zanair.com reservations@zanair.com]. * [http://www.regionaltanzania.com/ Regional Air] provides almost daily service to all major cities, including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, [[Mwanza]], [[Mbeya]], Zanzibar, and most national parks. Domestic flights are often late but generally reliable. ===By train=== [[File:TRL carriages at Kigoma Station.jpg|thumb|Train in Kigoma]] The Tanzania - Zambia train service, known as '''[http://www.tazarasite.com/ TAZARA]''', operates trains twice a week between [[New Kapiri Mposhi]], Zambia, and Dar es Salaam, leaving from Dar es Salaam on Tuesdays and Fridays. A domestic '''Tanzania railways''' network links Tanzania's major cities, including [[Kigoma]], [[Mwanza]], [[Dodoma]], [[Tabora]], and Dar es Salaam. The domestic train service is usually reliable, and ticket prices are affordable. Ticket prices differ, however, according to 'class', typically first, second, and third. First and second classes offer cabins with two and six beds, respectively. Third class is open seating. Hot meals and beverages are usually available from the dining car. It is not uncommon for the train kitchen to purchase fresh produce at many of the stopping points along the way. You can also buy fruit and snacks directly from local vendors who frequent the many train stations on each of Tanzania's many train routes. ===By bus=== The bus is a great way to get into Tanzania. Fly to a place like Nairobi, then you can catch a bus down to Arusha -- a great base for [[Mount Meru]] and Ngorongoro Crater. Also, you should not forget the south central part of Tanzania, away from tourist hawkers. Roads in Tanzania aren't in good condition; there are no highways, and there are very few multiple lane segments along main roads. Buses slow down or stop in most villages because of traffic, police, and speed calming tools. For your reference, the trip from Dar es Salaam to Iringa takes at least 6 hours in a private vehicle. It's mostly a two-lane road, rebuilt by the Chinese, so it's in good condition for the most part. Westbound and northbound buses leaving from Dar ply the same road (A7) until you get to Chalinze, which is about halfway, less than two hours, between Dar and Morogoro. If you are going to Arusha, the bus will veer north on the A17. Other notable destinations along this route are Saandani National Park, Pangani, Tanga, Lushoto, Kilimanjaro, and Moshi. From Arusha, you can also take a bus to Mwanza and Kigoma, but once you've past the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the roads are in extremely poor condition, and you are in for a bumpy ride. If you continue on past Chalinze you'll pass by Morogoro (also the turn off for Dodoma), the entry point into the Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, the old main gate to Udzungwa Mountains Parks, and Iringa, which is the turn off for Ruaha National Park. Iringa is the place to explore the southern circuit, with a new campsite at the Msosa gate to the Uduzungwas (the Iringa side of the park) and the gateway to Ruaha (possibly Tanzania's best park). It is a great place to stay for a few days. After Iringa, you'll either go west, to Mbeya, or south, to Songea. Head to Mbeya if you want to either visit Lake Tanganyika, enter into Malawi, or head north to Kigoma. North of Mbeya, the roads aren't sealed, so it will be a long and very unpleasant trip. If you want to see Lake Nyasa (a.k.a. Lake Malawi), take the bus to Songea. Although you are within a stone's throw of Mozambique, there are no official entry points into Mozambique. Finally, if you're headed south of Dar, then you'll take the B2. This is the main route to the Selous and the Rufiji River. Along the way, you can also stop in Kilwa, Lindi, and, finally, Mtwara. The road isn't sealed the whole way, so, again, bring on a cushion. Outside of the roads connecting Nairobi, Arusha, and Dar es Salaam, roads between other cities and villages are in very poor condition, although they are slowly being improved. For instance, traveling from Arusha to Dodoma is slow. It can be faster to return to Chalinze and then board a bus to Dodoma. This is pretty much the case for any travel between cities that are not located along the road to Dar. The border town of Namanga is a hectic outpost that epitomizes much of Africa. The bus even waits here for you to cross the border. You can even get off on the Kenyan side, walk across the border, and get on the bus again on the Tanzanian side. From Dar by bus it is also possible to travel to Malawi, Uganda, and Rwanda. Useful information on the Dar es Salaam bus stand ("Ubungo") and some specific bus lines can be found in the [[Dar es Salaam]] article. Be sure to go to the proper ticket sales desk to buy tickets, especially in larger cities.  Also, show up at the proper ticket sales desk well before the bus is scheduled to the depart, to ensure that you are directed to the correct bus and check in your luggage with the actual bus driver.  In Arusha's bus terminal, there is scam where people will attempt to impersonate the bus ticket sales people and the bus drives. ====Bus lines==== See specific cities for more information about the bus lines that serve them. * '''Tahmeed Buses''' connect [[Mombasa]] with [[Tanga]] and [[Nairobi]] through [[Arusha]] and [[Dar es Salaam|Dar]] in Tanzania. * '''Royal Coach''' travels to Arusha, and is one of the nicest buses available. * '''Dar Express''' services many cities, including [[Nairobi]], Kenya. * '''Sumry''', '''Sutco''', and '''Upendo''' connect the beautiful southern part of Tanzania, [[Iringa]] and Mbeya to Dar and further southwest. * '''Taqwa Coach Company''' have buses to and from Dar to Malawi, Zambia and Kenya. *'''Kilimanjaro buses,''' travels [[Arusha]] -[[Moshi]] to [[Dar es Salaam|Dar es salaam]]. *'''Abood buses,''' travels [[Dar es Salaam|Dar es salaam]] to [[Morogoro]] ===By boat=== Azam Marine and Fast Ferries connect Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. It's about 90 minutes sailing. ==Get around== ===By bus and mini-bus=== [[File:Stone Town TZ Street.jpg|thumb|Street in [[Stone Town]]]] The bus is the most common way to travel around in Tanzania. Most buses have a simple design, and the roads are poor, although 1st class air-con buses are available on the Dar-Moshi-Arusha route (Dar Express - ticket office on Libya Street downtown or office no. 45 at Ubungo). Nearly all buses go in and out of Dar es Salaam. The main bus station in Dar (where all buses go), Ubungo, is 8 km west of the city center. A number of the better "intercity buses" provide you with complimentary drinks and biscuits. In Dar, minibuses called Dala-Dalas can be taken cheaply to most places within the city. The fare is written on the front next to the door - it's usually TSh 250 for adults (2011) except for longer distances. The route of the bus is also stenciled on the front and sides of the bus, e.g. 'Posta-Mwenge' and there's a colour coding system. Posta (outside the central post office on Azikiwe/Maktaba Street) is the main downtown daladala hub. Others are Kariakoo, Mwenge, Buguruni, and Ubungo. Hop on the daladala, take a seat if there is one, and pay the conductor ('konda') when he shakes his pile of coins at you in a meaningful way. The konda shouts the names of the stops - if you don't know where you are, or don't know the name of your destination stop, it'll be hard to know where to get off. If possible, it's worth asking someone at your destination, since the stops sometimes have no signs at all - people 'just know' that certain street corners are the daladala stop and the names are not obvious (e.g. 'Sudani' on the Masaki-Posta line - near the Sudanese ambassador's residence on Toure Drive). When you hear or see your stop and want to get off, shout 'Shusha!' (let me off), the konda will knock on the chassis twice, and the driver will immediately swerve to the side and stop. The daladalas don't run very late; on the east side of town the latest ones are the Msasani and Mwenge routes. There are also three-wheeled tuktuks/baby taxis/CNGs/bajajis that zoom around. They are cheaper than a taxi, and can get past traffic jams. It's probably not the safest option. You can negotiate the fare in advance, but sometimes the driver doesn't know your destination (there's no Dar es Salaam 'knowledge') and won't know how much to charge. Drivers generally quote pretty fair prices (maybe with a reasonable 'skin tax' for white people) at the destination and if they're trying to rip you off you can usually tell by the leer. It may be handy to know 'right' and 'left' in Swahili: ''kulia'' (right), ''kushoto'' (left), ''moja kwa moja'' (straight), ''simama'' (stop), ''asante kaka'' (thanks brother). * [https://www.modern.co.ke/ Modern Coast] === By train === [https://www.trc.co.tz/ Tanzania Railways Corporation] has a route between Dar es Salaam and Morogo. Tickets can be bought [https://sgrticket.trc.co.tz/ online]. === By taxi === Private '''taxis''' are also a convenient choice, but be sure to negotiate the price before you use them. Fellow travellers might be able to offer advice about a reasonable fare. Some places (e.g. Dar es Salaam Airport) have a strong taxi cartel and post fixed prices. '''[https://little.bz/ Little]{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' ride hailing app works in Tanzania. ===By plane=== If you can afford it, flying around Tanzania is faster and safer. See [[Tanzania#By_plane]] section above. Even the busiest roads are in poor condition, and bus drivers are not known for their patience or great driving skills. Road accidents claim more lives in Tanzania than any other cause of death. ===By car=== '''''Warning:''' It's not advised to drive in Tanzania, or throughout most of Africa, unless you have already experienced the driving conditions in developing countries. Nonetheless, here is some useful information for those thinking to undertake the challenge.'' '''Drive on the left side of the road''' *Tanzanians drive on the left (like in the UK, India, Australia, Japan, and other countries), as opposed to driving on the right, like in North America and most European countries. Experienced drivers from "right-hand drive" countries will need about half a day of driving around before adjusting to the change. Although the gear shift, windshield wipers and turn signal activators are reversed, luckily, the pedals are not. Just follow the traffic. However, even with some practice, you should always be vigilant, as you could easily find yourself disoriented, which could put you at risk of a head-on collision or hitting a pedestrian, if you are used to driving on the opposite side of the road. '''Choice of vehicle''' *If you're hiring a car when you get here, your best option is a 4x4 sport utility vehicle with good road clearance, especially if you plan on going on safari in any of the national parks. Look for the Land Cruiser, Hilux Surf (4Runner), and Range Rover vehicles. Avoid mini-SUVs, such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV, because they can't always negotiate the poor road conditions in most of Tanzania's national parks. Another issue is 4-wheel drive options. Vehicles with always-on 4x4 are not the best choice for off-road driving. These vehicles were designed for driving in the snow on paved roads or through small mud holes. What you encounter in national parks in Tanzania is quite different and demands a proper 4-wheel drive vehicle capable of traversing large mud holes and sandy roads. Even then, you may still get stuck. '''Navigation''' *'''[http://www.nelles-verlag.de Nelles Maps of ''Tanzania, Rwanda & Burundi'']{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is the best map. They've taken the time to locate the smallest of villages along the routes, which is great for navigating places where landmarks are scarce. *There are markers and white concrete pillions along the main roads. They identify the next major city or town along the route and how many kilometers remain. '''Driving in the city''' [[File:Road Accident in Dar es salaam.jpg|thumb|Car accident in Dar es Salaam]] *This only applies to Dar es Salaam, since all other cities and towns are relatively small and easy to get around in. The city center is extremely congested from 9AM-6PM, Monday to Friday. There are few traffic lights, and the streets are very narrow. It's a dog-eat-dog kind of place, so offensive driving skills are a must, as no one will let you pass if you just sit and wait at stops signs. Streets are crowded with parked and moving cars, SUVs, lorries, scooters, and very muscular men pulling insanely overloaded carts. People can spend hours stuck in traffic jams, especially around Kariakoo Market. *There are a few roundabouts in downtown, which the locals call "keeplefties" because they thought that the sign advising drivers to "Keep Left" when entering the roundabouts named this fascinating Mzungu invention. '''Mzungu''' is the Swahili word for "white" foreigners. It is not derogatory, and it's more along the lines of calling a white person a Caucasian. *When parking on the street in Dar, find a spot to park, then lock your doors and leave. When you return, a parking attendant wearing a yellow fluorescent vest will approach you for payment. The fee is Tsh 300 for two hours. The attendant should either hand you a ticket, or the ticked will already be on your windshield. '''Do not''' leave without paying if there is a ticket on your windshield. The attendant will most likely be forced to make up for the missing money, as he probably earns, at best, Tsh 3000 a day. *Carjacking is uncommon but opening doors or jumping through open windows to steal valuables is not. Keep your windows closed and the doors locked. When vehicles are stopped at traffic lights or parked on unattended locations, thieves have been known to steal mirrors, paneling, spare tires, and anything that is not either engraved with the license plate number or bolted into the vehicle's body. Choose your parking spots carefully and don't leave valuables in plain sight. You can either offer the parking attendant a small tip to watch your vehicle, Tsh 500-1000, or find a secured parking lot, especially if you are leaving your vehicle overnight. '''Routes''' *The two main roads are the '''Dar es Salaam to Mbeya''' road (A7/A17), which takes you to the [[Southern Highlands (Tanzania)|Southern Highlands]] through the towns of [[Morogoro]], [[Iringa]], and [[Mikumi National Park]], and near the Selous and Ruhaha National Parks. The other road is the '''Dar to Arusha and the Serengeti''' road (B1), which takes you to the [[Northern Circuit]] by the towns of [[Tanga]] and [[Moshi]], and [[Mount Kilimanjaro]], Saadani, Tanrangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks. '''Dangers and annoyances''' *Tanzanians drive very fast and won't hesitate to overtake in a blind curve. Also, most commercial vehicles are poorly maintained and overloaded, and you'll see many of them broken-down along the main highways. '''Never''' assume their brakes are working or that the drivers have fully thought through the dangerous maneuver they are undertaking. *Most roads in Tanzania are poorly maintained and littered with potholes and dangerous grooves formed by overloaded transport vehicles. All main roads cut through towns and villages, and often traffic calming tools (a.k.a. speed or road humps) ensure vehicles reduce their speed when passing through. Unfortunately, few are clearly marked while most are hard to see until you are right upon them, and if you are coming too fast, you could be thrown off the road. '''Slow down''' when entering any town, or you might not be able to avoid these and other hazards. This defensive driving attitude is also prudent because animals and children often bolt out into the street. *If you are involved in an accident with a pedestrian, drive to the nearest police station to advise them. ''do not'' exit your vehicle and attempt to resolve the situation, even if you are sure it was not your fault. Tanzanians are some of the nicest people you will ever meet in Africa, but they have been known to take matters into their own hands. This is largely due to their mistrust of the police and the belief that anyone with money, e.g. rich foreigners, can buy their way out of a problem. *If you encounter a convoy of government vehicles, move out of the way. They have priority, although this is debatable, and will not hesitate to run you off the road if you don't give way. You could also be fined by the police for your failure to give way. In Tanzania, you can determine vehicle registration by the license plate colours. '''Yellow''' plates, starting with "T" and followed by three numbers, are privately owned vehicles. Official Tanzanian government plates are also yellow, but they display only letters and usually start with "S" (the fewer the letters, the higher up in the food chain the owner is). '''Green''' plates are diplomatic; '''Red''' are international development agencies; '''Blue''' are UN and similar organizations; '''White''' are taxis, buses and commercial (safari) vehicles, and '''Black''' are the military and the police. This coding does not apply in Zanzibar and Pemba. '''Passing etiquette''' *Drivers following you will activate their '''right''' turn signal light to indicate they wish to pass you. If the road is clear, activate your '''left''' turn signal; if not, activate your '''right''' turn signal. Look for this when attempting to pass. '''What to bring''' * A large jerry can (20 litres) with emergency fuel. (Don’t enter a national park without a full tank of gas.) * A shovel, a machete ("panga" in Swahili), and tow rope. * Good road maps * First-aid kit * Drinking water, at least 5 litres, and non-perishable emergency food supplies. '''Car hire - rent a car for private use.''' Car hire in Tanzania is affordable and there are many reliable 4WD jeeps like Landcruisers and Landrovers available for hire. 4WD cars are comfortable and can withstand all weather road conditions in Tanzania. When you want to travel comfortably anywhere in Tanzania, being rural areas or National parks, choose private travel in a Landcruiser or Landrover. There are several local tour operators (like [http://carhiresafaristanzania.zoomshare.com/]) which have fleet of cars for hire in major airports like Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, major cities and all towns which are peripheral to tourist destinations like Moshi, Mwanza, Arusha, and Karatu around Ngorongoro. == See == [[Safaris]] in Tanzania can be put into two categories, the Northern Circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara and Tarangire) and the Southern Circuit (Selous, Mikumi and Ruaha). This is an oversimplification though and does not include other interesting, but harder to reach, parks such as Katavi and Gombe, to name just two. For tourists, the first two groupings are more accessible, as a variety of packages are offered by several tour companies. === Safari prices === [[File:Lion cub in rock cleft.JPG|thumb|Lion cub in rock cleft]] The cost of a safari can range from the basics (fly-tents, self-catering and guides with vehicles) to smaller parks like Manyara and Tarangire, to luxury lodges and tented camps in the Serengeti which can cost anywhere from US$250 to US$1,500 per person per night. You can use your own vehicle, provided it's a 4x4 with adequate clearance. There is a benefit to hiring a guide and a vehicle as safari vehicles are equipped with open rooftops which provide a much better vantage point for animal viewing. Also, many park will require that you hire a certified guide before you enter the park, even if you're using your own vehicle. Guides can cost around US$35 a day plus tip. Guides are good to have since they know the park and can help you locate some of the more sought after animals such as lions, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs and hyenas. Some of the more popular safari companies are Warrior Trails, Ranger tours & Leopard tours. Other popular companies rated by the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators include Ajabu Adventures, Bush2Beach Safaris, Bushmen Expeditions, Fay Safaris and Tanzania Tour Company. Serena and Sopa are popular lodging spots and have facilities throughout the Northern Circuit. However, don't discount using smaller tours and lesser known lodging facilities which are just as good if not better than the larger tours and lodges. For better prices and some of the most beautiful parks avoiding the traffic jams of safari vehicles, head for the southern circuit, particularly Ruaha National Park where the range of wildlife is much greater and the scenery spectacular. [[Iringa]] is a great place to base yourself to explore this area and sort out your safari trips. For any of the following tours, by looking online, you can find reputable companies that are reasonably priced and make the trip enjoyable and stress-free. === Wildlife viewing === [[File:Serengeti Suedliche Gruenmeerkatze.jpg|thumb|Vervet monkey in Serengeti]] * '''[[Serengeti]] National Park''', made famous by numerous Discovery Channel specials, hosts a wide range of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippopotamuses, elephants, zebra, buffalo, water buck, crocodiles, gazelle, warthogs, and wildebeest. One major attraction is the wildebeest migration, which occurs continuously between the Serengeti and Masai Mara (Kenya). A guide with a 4-wheel drive vehicle is required. If the migration is your main purpose for visiting the Serengeti, you should advise your tour company as this may require travel much further afield and could be more costly. * '''[[Ngorongoro]] Conservation Area''' also hosts an abundance of wildlife, particularly in the Ngorongoro crater. Formed by the same volcanic activity that generated Kilimanjaro and the Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro consists of the highlands around the crater (rich in elephants) and the crater itself (similar animals to Serengeti, but at higher densities and with a small population of black rhino). * '''[[Ruaha National Park]]''' and '''[[Selous Game Reserve]]''' are far less popular but very enjoyable. You will find much greater variety of wildlife than you would in the Serengeti, if you're looking for a destination with fewer tourists these parks are for you. Ruaha is known for having the largest elephant and giraffe population of any park in Africa and often goes by the name 'Giraffic Park', it is also a good place to see large prides of lion and the elusive and rare hunting dogs. Selous is the only other place besides Ngorongoro where you may see a rhino. You can also visit the Uduzungwa Mountains Park for a truly wilderness hike through unspoiled and spectacular scenery. There are few places left in the world like this one. With new gates opened up on the [[Iringa]] side of the park with great camping it is a great addition to any visit to Tanzania. * '''Tarangire National Park''' is in the northern circuit of Tanzania and was named after the Tarangire river flowing within the park. The park area is approximately 2,600 km<sup>2</sup>. Similar to Serengeti, the park has a high concentrations of wildlife during the dry seasons. Also, over 570 bird species have been identified, and the place is surely a birdwatchers' paradise. Safari accommodation is available in quality safari lodges and campsites. When visiting wildlife parks be sure to stay as close to the viewing areas (center of the parks) as possible and leave as soon as you can in the morning as animals are typically most active soon after sunrise. === Islands === [[File:Mafia Island Harbour in Tanzania.jpg|thumb|Mafia Island harbour]] * [[Zanzibar]] is an island off the coast of Tanzania and includes the island of Pemba. Zanzibar has beautiful beaches and a historical Stone Town. Zanzibar is great for scuba diving, snorkeling, and swimming with dolphins. Other attractions include spice tours and the Jozani Forest, which shelters a small population of red Colobus monkeys. * '''[[Mafia Island]] Marine Park''' is south of Zanzibar and boasts some fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling. You may also get to swim with whale sharks, as this is one of the few areas in the world where they congregate annually. * '''Bongoyo Island''' is easy to get to with a boat from Slipway. It has a remarkable beach with excellent snorkeling in clear water, although you may be better off taking your own snorkels as renting is costly. The island is not tide dependent, therefore you can swim at any time. There is a resident price and a 'muzungu' price' but still quite reasonable. * ''' Sinda Island''' is a small uninhabited island of ínner sinder' and outer sinder'. * ''' Mbudya Island''' can be accessed from Silver Sands hotel. The water is amazing although it looks clear you cannot snorkel in it as it is surprisingly murky underneath the surface. * '''Lazy Lagoon''' There are 12 rooms on the private 9 km-long white sandy island with deserted beaches. It boasts swimming at all tides in clear azure blue water, ideal for snorkelling to be mesmerized by the shoals of iridescent tropical fish hiding among the pristine coral gardens that protect the island. The island is accessed from the mainland, just south of Bagamoyo town 70 km north of Dar es Salaam. It is home to bushbabies, wild pigs, genets, baboons, duiker, and Suni antelope. The bandas were well appointed and have solar-powered hot water, a large shady verandah with spacious rooms and big windows. === Mountains === * '''Mount Kilimanjaro''' is the highest peak in Africa and one of the highest freestanding mountains in the world. Many people travel to Tanzania just to climb this mountain. Does tend to be crowded with tourists. You can either organize your trek up the mountain from your home country through a travel agency, but you'll pay a lot more for this convenience, or, if you've got a bit of time, hop on plane and save some money by organizing it in Arusha or in Dar. There are as many incompetent and dishonest trek organizers as there are good ones. Make sure your guide will deliver on his promises. * '''Mt Meru''' is an active stratovolcano located 70 km (43 mi) west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the nation of Tanzania. At a height of 4,565 m (14,977 ft), it is visible from Mt Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the ninth or tenth highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition. Much of its bulk was lost about 8,000 years ago due to an eastward volcanic blast, similar to the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in the U.S. state of Washington. Mount Meru's most recent minor eruption was in 1910. The several small cones and craters seen in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity. ==Do== [[File:Dhow and Anchor on the Beach, East Coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Dhow and anchor, [[Zanzibar]]]] * There are loads of '''National Parks''' for those wanting to watch Tanzania's wildlife. You can gain entry for around US$100 and benefit from a tour (and perhaps a night's accommodation). The better parks, though packed with tourists, are found in the north of the country. Ruaha National Park is the best in the south (locals actually say this is the best park, especially if you want to see wild animals as opposed to semi-tame ones in the northern parks). Don't just be sucked into the tourist circuit in the north; the south offers great parks and towns (base yourself in Iringa), and you will feel less of a tourist and more of a guest if you travel this way. * '''Scuba diving''' in and around Pemba and Zanzibar is another good experience. * You can also visit numerous historical '''Slave Trade sites''' located in '''Bagamoyo''', which could make for an interesting, if a little depressing, excursion. * '''Beaches''': Tanzania has some of the best, most unspoiled beaches in the world. They are stunning, with their white sand, palm trees, and cool Indian Ocean water! * Kayak the beautiful coastal waters with a tour operator. * Tanzania has two of the best '''Stone Age sites''' in the world: Isimila Gorge (near Iringa) and the earliest known examples of human art among the rock paintings, near Kolo, north of Kondoa, Dodoma -- some of which are reckoned to be around 30,000 years old. * '''Kilimanjaro''' is one of Tanzania's main attractions. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Many visitors come to Tanzania to summit this great mountain. The main peak is estimated to be 5895 m high, making it a real challenge for mountaineers. ==Talk== [[Swahili]] and English are the official languages of Tanzania. Swahili however is the dominant language of society, with English largely limited to commerce and higher education. Over 100 different languages are also spoken by individual ethnic groups, though Swahili is almost universally spoken across the country. '''Time of day''' This is where a little knowledge of Kiswahili can cause some inconveniences. Tanzanians don't function on the same time as Westerners. This doesn't mean Africa time, which is the notion that appointments are flexible and people can arrive when they please. For Tanzanians, it's illogical that the day would start in the middle of the night. Since sunrise and sunset happen pretty much at the same time all year round, 6AM and 6PM, the day starts at 6AM which is 0 hours. So when telling time in Kiswahili, Tanzanians always subtracted 6 hours for western time. 11AM is 5AM to a Tanzanian. To avoid any confusion, a Tanzanian will tell time in English if they want to use the western standard and in Kiswahili if they use local standard. In Kiswahili, if you say '''Saa kumi na moja asubuhi''' (11AM), instead of '''Saa tano asubuhi''' (5AM), you'll end up waiting for 6 hours if the person arrives on time, plus however long it takes to arrive fashionably late! ==Buy== ===Money=== <!--please round figures to 2sf--> {{exchange rates | currency=Tanzanian shilling | currencyCode=TSh&nbsp; | date=January 2026 | USD=2500 | EUR=2900 | GBP=3300 | source=[https://www.xe.com/currency/tzs-tanzanian-shilling XE.com] }} The currency of Tanzania is known as the '''Tanzanian shilling''', denoted by the symbol "'''TSh'''" or by "'''/='''" or "'''/-'''" following the number (ISO code:'''TZS'''). There are five denominations of notes and four of coins in circulation in Tanzania: * Notes: 10,000 (red), 5,000 (violet), 2,000 (brown), 1,000 (blue) and 500 (green; now changed to coins) shillings. * Coins: 500, 200, 100 and 50 shillings. Notes and coins vary in size and colour. In descending size order, TSh 10,000 is the largest note, and 500 is the smallest. Tanzanian currency exchangers usually have a different exchange rate for different US$ denominations, larger and newer bills having a better exchange rate than older and smaller bills. The difference in exchange rate between $1/$5 bills and $50/$100 bills may exceed ten percent. Older US$100 notes are no longer accepted in Tanzania, and any note older than 2003 will most likely be refused everywhere. Also, it's best to avoid attempting to exchange notes with pen marks or any writing on them. If you withdraw a large amount of money, in the range of US$400, you'll have to carry over 40 notes around! The TSh 10,000 and 5000 notes can be difficult to break when shopping in small shops, a.k.a. '''dukas'''. In Tanzania, it's usually the customer's responsibility to provide exact change. But if they do agree to provide change, you could be left with several 1000 and 500 notes of very poor quality. However, you won't have such problems in the large hotels and restaurants catering to foreigners. Most stores and restaurants expect payment in Tanzanian shillings. On the other hand, travel visas, safaris and Kilimanjaro treks are generally priced in US dollars, and entry fees to national parks must be paid in US dollars by non-residents. On Zanzibar, prices are generally in US dollars (including the ferry fare from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar), and non-residents are required to pay for hotels with foreign currency (although the hotel will change Tanzanian shillings for you). Hotels on the mainland expect payment in Tanzanian shillings. Most hotels will exchange US dollars, euros and British pounds for Tanzanian shillings. Other currencies, such as Canadian or Australian dollars, may be accepted but at rates far below the going rate. ATMs are mostly located in the city centre and on the Msasani Peninsula. If you have a PIN code for your credit card, almost all Tanzanian banks with ATMs will allow '''cash advances''' on credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Union Pay, JCB, Diners Club, Discover cards. If the ATM reports your home balance in TSh, you may be pleasantly surprised to find that you're a "shillionaire". ̈''''Ecobank''', '''GT Bank''', '''KCB''', '''I&M''', '''DTB'''. have no '''ATM fees''' for overseas bank cards at their ATMs. ̈̽''''Absa bank''', '''Stanbic''', '''Bank of Africa''' charges a US$5 fee for all overseas cards. Similarly most local banks will charge fees around TSh10,000–15,000 per withdrawal. '''Some ATMs don't even disclose the fees beforehand (e.g. ''TCB'', ''Mkombozi bank'')!''''local banks '''Exim''', '''NMB''', '''CRDB''' ATMs take mastercard but with a 15,000 fee. Traveller's cheques have become impossible to cash in. use your ATM card. '''Credit cards''' can be used in big supermarkets, malls, large hotels, resorts and with certain travel agents – and to get cash from ATMs. ===Shopping=== [[File:MamaLai.jpg|thumb|Market in [[Arusha]]]] There are many markets in tourist cities that sell standard "African" goods. Beaded jewellery, carved soapstone, and Masai blankets make interesting gifts. Most "ebony" wood is fake (shoe polish) - the exception being in the far south-east of the country, where the Makonde tribe of Tanzania and Northern Mozambique create masks and other carvings from ebony and mpingo wood. Be prepared to bargain for everything. Masks are not typical of most East African groups, and the ones you find in the markets are either imported from West Africa or are strange things made just for tourists, with the exception of the Makonde masks. Tinga Tinga paintings, named after the painter who originated that style, are for sale everywhere. Their distinctive style and colors make for attractive souvenirs. A standard size painting can be had for TSh 5,000-10,000. There is a Tinga Tinga school in Dar es Salaam, where you can purchase paintings from the artists themselves. === Air freight === If you happen to buy too many goodies during your travels, it is possible to send them home air freight. Many airlines will allow you to check additional parcels when you fly, for a fee, which probably makes the most sense if you're going straight home. But if you're continuing on, air freight might be the way to go. Many listed rates do not include 20% VAT, or a "fuel surcharge" of 13.5% as of 2008. * {{listing | name=DHL | url=http://www.dhl.co.tz | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= Offers quite pricey service (e.g. about US$300 for a 10-kg package to the US) but is conveniently located in Dar city centre, as well as in a bunch of other cities (see web site). Will deliver direct to the recipient in most countries. }} * {{listing | name=KLM | url=http://www.af-klm.com/cargo/b2b/wps/portal/b2b/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=go to the old terminal at DAR airport | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Offers slightly more reasonable rates than DHL (e.g. about US$100 for a 10-kg package to the US) but requires a trip to the airport and about 1 hour of paperwork & waiting. You must pay cash, in US dollars, plus some fees in shillings. Customs will want to go through the package, so bring something to (re)seal it. You can first go to the KLM freight office (look for the sign), then to the cargo building further down the same road, or call ahead and be met at cargo. If you just arrive at cargo you will be swarmed by freight forwarders - to find the KLM staff, look for the KLM logo (e.g. on a lanyard) or call ahead ({{phone|+255 714 474 617}}). Despite what you might be told, someone will need to go to the destination airport to pick up the package - it will not be delivered to an address by KLM. Storage charges will accrue if it's left for very long. }} * {{listing | name=EMS | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=EMS is a branch of the Tanzanian postal service, and is the cheapest way to send packages. It's available at most larger town post offices. But shipping time can be quite long, and delivery is not always reliable. Also there are size/weight restrictions. Packages will be transferred to the local postal service at destination, which usually provides direct delivery. }} * {{listing | name=Fedex | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Fedex have offices in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, and like DHL, they are also pricey. }} ==Eat== [[File:Sea food Tanzania.jpg|thumb|Tanzanian (Dar es Salaam) [[street food]]]] *Produce is often of very high quality. Meat and milk can prove difficult for western taste and diets, so be sure that all meat is cooked through. At hotels, you won't have any trouble, but if you venture into small villages, make sure that all water is filtered or boiled before drinking and all fruits and vegetables are peeled before eating. *Local dishes include '''Mtori''' - cooked beef and bananas - and '''Mchicha''', a vegetable stew with meat or fish in it. *If there is anything that can be called Tanzania's national dish, then '''Ugali''' would most likely win out. A polenta-style dish made with corn flour, it accompanies cooked meat and a variety of stews, and it's eaten with your hands. Recipes vary from village to village, and everyone has their own way of making it. Many foreigners find it bland and unappealing, but it's worth a try, and some upscale establishments serve it. *Street food is also cheap and plentiful. Barbecued corn on the cob is very nice, as are the chips (fries), cooked over a roaring fire. *'''Mandazi''' is a sweet doughnut-styled food that is mostly made fresh each morning. Great with coffee in the morning, it makes an ideal snack. *Tanzania's large South Asian community ensures that a great variety of restaurants offer cuisine from all parts of that region of the globe. All eateries near Hindu temples (particularly in Dar) are a good bet. Just watch where the local Indians go to eat, and you won't be disappointed. Most of the food is cooked in large amounts of Ghee, clarified butter, which can be hard for some people to digest. *'''Chipsi Mayai''' (chips cooked in an omelet) are served at nearly every African food stand in Tanzania and are considered a Tanzanian specialty. They're quite good with pili pili (hot sauce). ==Drink== * '''Konyagi''' is a wonderful gin-like beverage, sold only in Tanzania. * Domestic beers are '''Kilimanjaro''', '''Serengeti, Balimi, Pilsner, Kibo''' and '''Safari''', which are western-style and very good. Imports include Tusker, Stella Artois, and Castle. * Locally produced banana-beer is also available at times, but questionably safe to drink. Traditionally, you will drink this out of a hollowed gourd. First drink the guests, who then pass it to the elders. In some parts of Tanzania, fermented bamboo juice (Pombe) is the common tipple. * Passion fruit, mango, and orange juices are available in many restaurants, and excellent when the fruits are in season. * '''Soft drinks''' are widely available; '''Stoney Tangawizi''' (ginger ale - tangawizi means 'ginger', in Swahili) is one of the most popular besides Fanta and Co. *Mbege, a locally made drink made up of ripe bananas and finger millet, commonly in the northern Tanzania from the [[Moshi|chagga]] community in the Kilimanjaro region. * Other popular beverages include '''lassi''' (a sweet or salty yogurt drink) and '''Chai Maziwa''' (chai with milk) which is well worth trying if you can handle the large amounts of sugar added to this drink. (Milk) tea is a much more common drink than coffee in Tanzania. * Northern Tanzania has a number of great coffee plantations. Although coffee does not have the same popularity in Tanzania as it has in Ethiopia, with a bit of searching you can find a decent cup of java, instead of the instant "Africa" coffee that is served in most restaurants. All large hotels in Dar make good coffee. If you want to brew your own cup, '''Msumbi Coffee Shop''', +255 22 260 0380, Sea Cliff Village, sells Tanzanian coffee beans ground or whole, roasted on the premises. ==Sleep== In bigger cities be sure to avoid touts. If you are travelling as a couple, a good idea is for one person to sit in a lobby or restaurant with the bags, while the other scopes out rooms. You are likely to get a cheaper price without the bags, and not be targeted by sneaky touts that will raise the price US$5-10 for you for their commission. As of 2021 '''budget travelers''' will find guest houses to offer simple rooms in the TSh8,000-20,000 price range even in smaller towns or villages. They often come with a private bathroom, a fan and a condom hidden discretely somewhere in the room. Typically these accommodations cannot be booked online and it is rare to run into any Western tourists here. ==Learn== Various schools and volunteer programs offer courses ranging from Beginners Swahili to Economic Development. Dar es Salaam also has a well-established university, which has exchange programs with several universities in the US and other countries. ==Work== There is a wide assortment of volunteer organisations sending volunteers and interns to Tanzania to do work in health care, orphanages, education, and development projects. Finding a paying job may be more of a daunting task, taking more time and making use of local connections, but a job could be certainly obtainable when sought hard enough. ==Stay safe== {{cautionbox|The United States embassy in Dar Es Salaam has warned against an anti-gay crackdown in Tanzania. Travel is dangerous for persons perceived to be homosexuals. The Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania should be avoided due to the threat of terrorism. |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania |us=https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/tanzania-travel-advisory.html |lastedit=2025-09-07 }} ===Theft=== As in many impoverished countries, caution should always be exercised, particularly in tourist areas, such as Arusha, Stone Town (Zanzibar), and Dar es Salaam. Violent crime against foreigners is not uncommon, particularly against those walking alone at night, which is not recommended. Pickpocketing and con artists are also common. [[Pickpockets]] work crowded markets, like Kariakoo, and bus stations. Don't be fooled by small children who are often forced into a life of crime by older kids or parents -- never carry anything of value in your pockets and don't let expensive camera equipment dangle from your neck. Don't leave bags unattended or even out of your sight when on the beach. ''See specific area or city articles for details. '' In general, avoid isolated areas, especially after dark. Travelling in large groups is safer. If there are many people or security guards around (e.g. city center areas) you should be relatively safe. The safest way to travel is by taxi with a driver you know, especially when it's dark out (late night or early morning). Although it's uncommon, taxi drivers have been known to rob tourists. Get the number for a taxi you trust, from your hotel or a local. Buses have infrequently been stopped by robbers on long-distance (often overnight) routes. If you have to travel a long distance by bus, it might be better to break it into multiple day-only trips, or to travel by plane or train. In the event of an incident, the police may or may not make a strong effort to identify the culprits, but obtaining a police report is necessary if you plan on filing an insurance claim later, or if important documents are stolen. Make sure the police report indicates if your papers were stolen; otherwise you may have difficulty leaving the country. You should immediately contact your local embassy or consulate in the event that your passport is taken. ===Walking=== [[File:Amazing Zanzibar Sunset (17).jpg|thumb|Zanzibar sunset]] There are very few sidewalks in Tanzania, always pay careful attention to the traffic and be prepared to move out of the way, as vehicles do not make much effort to avoid pedestrians. In Tanzania, cars have priority. The best way to avoid touts, sellers, dealers etc., when they inevitably come up to you and say "jambo" is to either say nothing, or to say "thank you" or "asante", and to keep moving. Some may be offended by 'no', and persistent touts will be encouraged by any kind of interaction at all. ===Corruption=== Tanzania, like many developing countries, suffers from corruption. Police are poorly paid - many make less than US$40/month. You may be solicited for a bribe by an official willing to turn a blind eye to your infraction, fabricated or otherwise. Some travellers are very much averse to paying bribes to anyone, especially in a country with so many needy but honest citizens. Fraudsters are known to impersonate police, sometimes in the guise of an "immigration official" who identifies a problem with your documents. They will flash official-looking papers at you. But there are many plainclothes officers as well. And if you are confronted with someone in uniform, they will almost certainly be an actual officer. '''On-the-spot-fine''' is one term used for a bribe. Those words are meant to initiate a conversation about money. You may be told that the real fine is TSh 40,000 or more and that for TSh 20,000 or 30,000, paid immediately, you can be on your way and avoid a trip to the police station to pay a higher fine. If you are certain you are in the right, and do not want to pay a bribe, some strategies are: * '''Involve other people'''. Fraudsters or corrupt officials are unlikely to pursue their schemes near an audience. You can ask bystanders for help on the pretext of not understanding the officer. * '''Invoke higher powers'''. Insisting on going to the local police station is a good way to make an illegitimate issue go away. Suggesting a visit to your country's embassy (e.g. to have an official there help translate the conversation, due to one's poor knowledge of the local language and laws) is also effective. At this point, they usually have a look of horror on their face, since they don't want any real officials involved. Asking for bribes is illegal, and there is an office of corruption where they can be reported. * '''Play dumb'''. Politely explain to the person that you don't understand the nature of the infraction, even if you do. Tanzanians are not direct, and prefer to imply what they want, instead of asking outright. Tell them you've only just arrived in the country, even if it's your 100th visit. If you know some Kiswahili, don't let on. It may only make things harder. * '''Insist on getting a receipt with an official stamp''' -- a request that is most likely to be met with confusion and concern. The idea is to show that you don’t know that this is actually a bribe and that you simply wish to play by the rules. Hopefully, after 10 or 20 minutes of a circular, but always polite, conversation, they may send you on your merry way. '''A word of caution about this approach:''' corrupt officials have become wise to this and in one case a person requesting a receipt was told the cashier's office was closed and would not open until the next morning. The options were to pay the fine or spend the night in prison. It appears this was not a bluff on the part of the officer. The fine was paid and no receipt was issued. The game is constantly changing. Also: * Discussing money or negotiating the fine may encourage the perception that you understand the nature of the conversation (i.e. you are willing to pay a bribe). * Directly accusing the officer of corruption is likely to be counter-productive; it is important that you allow the officer to save face. * If you insist on going to the police station, you may be expected to give the officer a ride. If you are alone, and especially if the "officer" is plainclothes, this may not be a good idea. If you are approached by multiple people and are alone, under no circumstances get in their vehicle - insist on taking a taxi. And once you get to the station, just pay whatever fine is quoted and insist on a receipt. This may end up costing you more than the bribe, but at least this cop won't get any money out of you, and he/she may think twice before flagging down other foreigners. Also, demonstrate respect for their authority, never raise your voice, and never swear or insult them. Whether you are right or not does not matter at that point. Finally: incidents of excessive force involving tourists are rare, but that doesn’t mean it cannot happen. For instance, police have been known to be drunk on the job, which can seriously inhibit their ability to reason. As in any situation where someone is trying to get money out of you, by force or threat of force, it's better to be safe than sorry; it's only money. ==Stay healthy== '''Bottled [[water]]''' is cheap and widely available throughout the country. You shouldn't drink the tap water unless you have no other option, and it must either be filtered with a high quality filter and purifier or brought to a boil before consumption. Tests on tap water have found it contaminated with e-coli bacteria. ===Illnesses and diseases=== As in most African countries, the AIDS/HIV infection rate is high. Tanzania's '''HIV/AIDS''' infection rate was 5% among ages 15-49 according to a 2015 UNAIDS estimate [http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/unitedrepublicoftanzania]. This figure is deceiving, however, since several distinct segments of the population, such as artisanal miners, itinerant fisherman, truck drivers, and sex workers, have HIV infection rates significantly higher than the national average. Do not have unprotected sex in Tanzania or anywhere else, for that matter. After food-borne illnesses, '''[[malaria]]''' should be your greatest concern. Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes and is endemic to Tanzania. You may find yourself at risk in almost every part of the country, although this risk is diminished at altitudes above 2000 m. Care should always be taken between sunset and sunrise, especially during the rainy season. Always sleep under a treated net; wear trousers and closed footwear, and use an effective repellent. Many large hotels don’t automatically install mosquito nets in their rooms. However, a call to the reception requesting one is seldom ignored. In some cases, the nets have several large holes, but a bit of adhesive tape or tying a small knot to cover the hole should do the trick. Prior to leaving for Tanzania, you may also wish to consult a physician about taking some anti-malarial medication -- before, during, and after your trip. If, in spite of your best efforts, you do contract malaria, it is usually easily treated with medication that is readily available throughout most of the country. If you plan on being in isolated locations, you may wish to drop by a clinic and purchase a batch. Symptoms associated with malaria can take up to two weeks before manifesting themselves. The rule of thumb for ex-pats living in Tanzania is this: Any fever lasting more than a day should be cause for concern and necessitate a trip to the clinic for a malaria test. Upon your return home, should you show signs of a possible malaria infection, notify your doctor that you’ve visited a malaria-infected country. Other major illnesses to avoid are '''typhoid''' and '''cholera'''. In theory, typhoid can be avoided by carefully selecting food and drink and by avoiding consumption of anything unclean. Typhoid infection, according to the U.S. [http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2008/ch4/typhoid.aspx Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, is marked by 'persistent, high fevers...headache, malaise, anorexia, splenomegaly, and relative bradycardia.' Cholera infection is marked by vomiting and sudden, uncontrollable bowel movements, which can dehydrate and ultimately kill the sufferer within 48 hours. It is important to seek medical attention as quickly as possible. Cholera is more or less a seasonal phenomenon in Zanzibar, where outbreaks frequently occur during the rainy seasons. Vaccines and/or oral prevention are available for both typhoid and cholera. [[File:1 Pugu hills forest - Dar es Salaam 1.jpg|thumb|Pugu Hills Forest]] '''[[Yellow fever]]''' is an acute viral disease transmitted through the bite of a particular mosquito. Although not as common as malaria, it is nonetheless a serious disease, and travelers to Africa should consult a physician about being vaccinated against it. If you plan on traveling to other countries after your stay in Tanzania, some countries, such as [[South Africa]], may require proof that you’ve been vaccinated against Yellow Fever before allowing you to enter the country. If you aren’t or can’t prove it, you will be offered two options: 1) receive the Yellow Fever vaccination at the airport, and 2) immediately leave the country. The Yellow Fever vaccine (as any vaccine) can have side effects for some people, so you may wish to get the vaccine in your home country, under controlled conditions. Most physicians will not administer the Yellow Fever vaccine to children under the age of 1 year, and a letter from a physician explaining this will ensure that your infant child will not receive the vaccine at the airport. - People travelling to Tanzania from India, There is acute shortage of the yellow fever vaccine in India so please get yourself vaccinated at the airport in Dar-es-Salaam as soon as you land there. '''Gastrointestinal Distress''', a.k.a. traveler’s diarrhea, is the result of one, some, or all of the following factors: Unhygienic food preparation and storage, changes in diet, fatigue, dehydration, and excessive alcohol consumption. Prevention is your best defense. Eat only raw vegetables and fruits you can peel and which have been rinsed in clean water. Avoid street or restaurant food that appears to have been left in the open for an extended period of time. Eat only freshly fried or steamed food. You should drink only bottled water, which is available throughout the country. You should even brush your teeth with it. If you must drink tap or well water, boil it for a minimum of 10 minutes or use a high quality filter. '''Rift Valley Fever:''' In January 2007, there was an outbreak of RFV in the Kilimanjaro area. Consumption of unpasteurized milk and improperly cooked meat from infected cows led to a number of deaths in the area. Following the deaths, beef sales dropped sharply all over the country, despite the limited scope of the infection. In general, meat served in upscale restaurants is of superior quality. However, care should be taken when indulging in street foods or when eating in remote areas. ===Insects and animals=== Tanzania has its fair share of venomous and deadly insects and animals, such as Black and Green Mambas, scorpions, spiders, stinging ants, lions, sharks, and others. You should take care when walking through high grass; when visiting national parks, or when shoving your hand under rocks or into dark holes -- unless you know what you are doing. In actuality, the likelihood of encountering these and other similar dangers is remote. The insect/animal most residents fear is the mosquito. ===Medical facilities=== Hospitals and dispensaries in Tanzania do not meet western standards. If you require surgery or any complex medical procedure you will have to be evacuated to Kenya, South Africa or Europe. You should ensure your medical insurance covers such expenses. Outside of Dar es Salaam, and especially outside of the larger cities and towns, you will be hard pressed to get even basic medical help as many doctors are poorly trained and/or have limited equipment and medication. You should ensure you have your own medical kit to hold you over in case of an emergency. Misdiagnoses are frequent for even common ailments such as malaria, as high as 70% of the cases. Dar es Salaam is served by a few clinics staffed by western trained physicians. However, some surgical procedures still require evacuation out of Tanzania. *'''IST Medical Clinic:''' Just off Haile Selassie Road past the Chole Road intersection, behind the International School of Tanganyika, Msasani Pinensula, Tel: +255 22 260 1307, Emergency: +255 754 783 393. *'''Premier Care Clinic Limited:''' 259 Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, Namanga, Kinondoni, P.O. Box 220, Dar es Salaam, Tel: +255 22 266 8385, Mobile: +255 748 254 642. *'''Aga Khan Hospital:''' Corner of Ocean Road & Sea View Road, Tel: +255 22 211 5151. ====Government hospitals==== *'''Bugando Hospital''', Mwanza, Tanzania Tel: +255 68 40610. The University College of Health Sciences at Bugando Medical Center is established as a Catholic college having four schools: Medical, Nursing, Pharmacotherapy and Dental. *'''Muhimbili National hospital,''' located in Dar es Salaam * Mbeya Referral Hospital, PO Box 419, Mbeya Tel: +255 65 3576. * Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, PO Box 338, Zanzibar Tel: +255 54 31071. Other Government run hospitals used for electives: * Hindu Mandal Hospital, PO Box 581, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 51 110237/110428. * Agha Khan Hospital, PO Box 2289, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 51 114096. * Nachingwea District General Hospital, Nachingwea, Lindi, South Tanzania * Teule District Designated Hospital, Muheza, Tanga Region. ====Mission hospitals==== * Berega Mission Hospital, Berega, Morogoro, Tanzania. * St Anne’s Hospital, PO Box 2, Liuli (via Songea) (connected via USPG charity). * St Francis Hospital, Kwo Mkono, Handeni District. * A flying doctor service is based in Arusha, Tel: +255 2548578. '''For any medical issues, contact''': Ministry of Health, PO Box 9083, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 51 20261 Fax: 51 39951 In Moshi Municipality (Kilimanjaro Region) there is the renowned '''KCMC''', Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, which is in the foothills of the snow-capped, Mount Kilimanjaro. ==Respect== {{ramadandates}} In general, tourists should wear modest or conservative attire, especially in Zanzibar, which is a conservative Muslim society. Western women should not wear clothing that reveals too much skin. 'Kangas', brightly-colored wrap-around cloth, are affordable, available throughout the country, and can serve as a discreet covering. The Masai people, with their colorful clothing, are tempting targets for any tourist with a camera. However, they expect to be paid for it, and you should always ask before taking pictures. It is common practice among Swahili-speakers to use 'shikamoo' (pronounced 'she ka moe' and literally meaning, 'I hold your feet') when greeting elders or superiors. The usual response from an elder will be 'marahaba'. In Zanzibar, the equivalent of 'shikamoo' is 'chei chei'. The traveler will get along very well when using these verbal expressions of respect. In addition, a title after the 'shikamoo' is also a useful indicator that you are not just a dumb tourist -- 'shikamoo bwana' for the gents, and, when addressing a female elder, 'shikamoo mama'. Tanzanians will also comment if you are doing any work while they are not, with the phrase "pole na kazi". It literally means "I'm sorry you have to work". A simple "asante", or "thanks", will suffice in reply. Many Tanzanian sellers are persistent and, ordinarily, a simple head shake, accompanied by "asante sana", should settle it. However, as a last resort, a firm "hapana", meaning "no", will do the trick. Tanzanians find the word "hapana" quite rude, so please don't use it casually -- only as a last resort. Whatever you plan to do, do not tell someone you will come back to buy from them later when you have no such intention; better to be honest and say 'no' than having to avoid someone for days. They somehow have a funny way of finding you when you promised to visit their stall or shop! The most polite way to refuse something is to say "sihitaji" (pronounced see-hih-tah-jee)- "I don't need it". ==Connect== Keeping in touch while traveling in Tanzania is rarely a problem. You can get decent mobile phone reception even in some national parks. ===Telephone calls=== The "Tanzania Telecommunications Company Ltd" (TTCL) is the state owned telecom, operating all pay phones and landlines in Tanzania. As it is the case with most developing countries, telephone fixed-lines are not affordable for many ordinary people. However, the mobile network has blossomed throughout Africa in the past years, and this is equally true of Tanzania. With many used mobile phones for sale and the very low cost of getting a SIM card, this is the popular choice of most Tanzanians. For many, a mobile phone is the first large purchase when they get a job. The major mobile service providers operate all over the country, even in some of the most remote areas, although service interruptions are common. If you find a taxi driver or tour guide that you like, ask for their mobile number. This is often the best way to reach them. '''Using a mobile phone''' If you have an "unlocked" '''GSM 900/1800MHz frequency''' mobile phone (the same frequency as used in the rest of the world, apart from USA and Canada), you can purchase a local SIM card for 500 Tsh from a series of Tanzanian service providers. The most popular are '''[https://www.airtel.co.tz/ Airtel]''', '''[https://vodacom.co.tz/ Vodacom]''', and '''[https://tigo.co.tz/ Tigo]{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}'''. '''[http://www.zantel.co.tz Zantel]{{Dead link|date=May 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''' is a new arrival on the mainland and, through the '''national roaming agreement''' with Vodacom, has the largest network coverage. '''Air time''' You can top up your "prepaid" mobile phone account by using "scratch-cards", which are available everywhere. Just look for shops or even small tables set up along the road, with posters for the various mobile service providers. Those cards typically come in the denominations from Tsh500-50,000. If you plan on making frequent calls outside of Africa, you will need at least a Tsh10,000 card. ; Making calls within Tanzania to a mobile phone: Dial ''"0 & (telephone number)"'' or ''"+255 & (telephone number)"'' ; Making calls within Tanzania to a landline: Dial ''"0 & (city code) & (telephone number)"'' or ''"+255 & (city code) & (telephone number)"'' ; Telephone codes for the Tanzanian cities (These numbers are only used when calling landlines): Dar es Salaam (22), Morogoro & [[Mtwara]] (23), Zanzibar & Pemba (24), Mbeya (25), Iringa (26), Arusha & Tanga (27), and Mwanza (28). ; Making international calls: Dial ''"+ & ([[List of country calling codes|country code]]) & (area code, if any) & (telephone number)"'' or ''"000 & ([[List of country calling codes|country code]]) & (area code, if any) & (telephone number)"'' International telecommunications have low capacity, and can be unreliable ===Internet=== With the advent of Internet-equipped cell phones, internet cafés are dying out throughout Tanzania. They used to be easy to find in major urban areas, like Dar es Salaam and Arusha, and may persist. As of 2021, all mobile providers are offering mobile internet service. Zantel, Vodacom, Tigo, Airtel and Halotel are the main providers. 4G coverage is available in many areas of Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar town and other cities in the country. A 8GB/month data bundle costs around Tsh10,000, SIM card included. Wireless (WIFI) is also provided by some providers mainly Powernet (Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, Elia Complex) 0658769376, 0787769376, 0757769376, 0777769376, Unlimited Internet Access anywhere in the Urban Areas of Dar-Es-Salam costing Tsh 30,000 (US$20). ===Emergency=== * Emergency Services: '''112''' - If you can, it's probably better to go straight to the nearest police station, instead of dialing 112. ==Go next== The [[East African Islands]] including [[Madagascar]], with nature and culture very different from the African mainland {{outlinecountry}} {{geo|-6.307|34.854|zoom=6}} {{isPartOf|East_Africa}} k5a3q8umz82499n2f8f4b07z2hlh5qr 0 35565 5289291 5204453 2026-06-08T01:17:30Z KingOfRushHour 2313166 /* Drink */ Updated listing for Ponte Winery 5289291 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Temecula banner.JPG}} '''Temecula''' is a city in [[Riverside County]] in [[Southern California]]. 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Open daily. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Temecula is about an hour north of [[San Diego]] on Interstate 15. It is an hour south of [[San Bernardino]] on Interstate 15, and about an hour south of [[Riverside]] on Interstate 215. State Route 79 also passes through the town, heading north to [[Hemet]] and south to [[Julian]]. ===By plane=== The closest airports are in San Diego ({{IATA|SAN}}), 45 minutes south, and Ontario ({{IATA|ONT}}), 45 minutes north. French Valley general aviation airport is north of town. It is a popular location for small aircraft. ==Get around== Though Temecula is serviced by some buses, they are unreliable at best. Thus, Temecula has virtually no public transportation. If you are visiting, you should either have your own car or rent one, as the city is very spread out and the lack of public transport makes driving a necessity. ==See== * {{see | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=west of the I-15, exit Rancho California and turn right on Jefferson/Old Town Front Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the oldest and most historic part of town, complete with old western architecture and charming shops and restaurants. There is a lot of new development going on and it's worth taking half a day exploring Old Town. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Olive Oil Company | alt= | url=http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com/ | email= | address=28653 Old Town Front St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-654-8364 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Retail shop and olive oil tasting; a unique experience with helpful hosts who are happy to explain the differences in olive oil in detail. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Valley Museum | alt= | url=http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org | email= | address=28314 Mercedes St | lat=33.4974 | long=-117.1509 | directions= | phone=+1 951-694 6450 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Little Temecula History Center and Vail Ranch Headquarters | alt= | url=https://www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org | email= | address=31870 Redhawk Pkwy | lat= | long= | directions=east on Temecula Pkwy to shopping plaza on right | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Ranch complex open every day. Museum open Sundays 1-5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=The site encompasses a small history museum covering the Temecula Valley, in the historic Vail Ranch Headquarters complex. The old Vail Ranch Headquarters buildings were preserved and used as commercial buildings with displays and historic equipment scattered throughout. The Mormon Battalion marched through town when laying out the Southern Emigrant Trail that the Butterfield Stage line and the pony express later used. Emigrants came through town and stopped at Wolf's Store and stage stop (located at the ranch headquarters) on their way to northern gold rush towns. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Duck Pond | alt=Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial | url=https://temeculaca.gov/553/Temecula-Duck-Pond-Veterans-Memorial | email= | address=28250 Ynez Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near a freeway exit, right after this hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-25 | content=A nice little area to visit, it's a duck pond with a walking sidewalk so its good to walk as well and next to OBC restaurant too. It has a few memorials like a veteran memorial and a 9/11 one. }} ==Do== [[File:Temecula valley balloon and wine festival.jpg|thumb|Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival]] * {{do | name=Wine Tasting | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Temecula valley has 30 or more wineries with tasting rooms, including Callaway (owned by the same family as the golf club company) other popular choices include Thornton, Stuart Cellars, Mount Palomar, Wilson Creek and Falkner. The [http://www.gogrape.com/temecula Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle] picks up at all local hotels and takes you out for a full day of wine tasting. }} * {{do | name=Out and About | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Though there are a fair few shops and restaurants, Temecula (especially downtown) is not known as a late night club/bar scene, with the exception of Pechanga. Much of that is changing as many of the restaurants and bars are providing night time entertainment, such as karaoke at Texas Lils or live music at The Edge and The Collective. }} * {{do | name=Pechanga Resort and Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pechanga.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.456 | long=-117.107 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pechanga Resort and Casino | wikidata=Q7158663 | content=A Las Vegas gaming experience in Southern California home to a modern night club, several up-scale restaurants and food court, and theatre which plays host to many famous acts touring across the country }} * {{do | name=Old Town Temecula Community Theater | alt= | url=http://www.temeculatheater.org/ | email= | address=42051 Main St | lat=33.49316 | long=-117.14942 | directions= | phone=+1-866-OLD-TOWN (653-8696) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Palomar Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/ | email= | address= | lat=33.355833 | long=-116.865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palomar Observatory | image=P200 Dome Open.jpg | wikidata=Q191684 | content= }} * {{do | name=Vail Ranch Park | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/555/Vail-Ranch-Park | email= | address=32965 Harmony Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-27 | content=For teens and kids, this is a great spot to stop at, mainly what sets this apart from your average park is that this park has a free Zipline and a wild west theme. The park also has a very long trail perfect for sightseeing, dogwalking, relaxation, scootering, and biking. }} === Events === * '''[https://www.tvbwf.com/ Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival].''' Held annually in May at the Lake Skinner Recreational Area, east of the major wineries. Enjoy food and wine, hot-air balloons, and live music acts of multiple genres. * {{do | name=The Temecula Rod Run | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/991/Temecula-Rod-Run | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual hot rod festival in Old Town Temecula in February. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Considered the best area for tourists looking to pick up that nice little souvenir of Temecula. This area has many quaint and charming shops. }} * {{buy | name=The Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A conventional shopping mall. The mall has gone under extentsive redesign to set itself as an upscale mall with shops including Coach and Apple. Apart from shopping it's a very good place to sit down in the plaza. }} ==Eat== Temecula has more than its fair share of '50s-style diners, most located on the west side of the freeway, along Main Street. If you are looking for something less local, a drive up along Rancho California or Temecula Parkway/79 has numerous options for chain restaurants. * {{eat | name=The Broken Yolk Cafe | url=https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/temecula/ | email=temecula@thebrokenyolkcafe.com | address=26495 Ynez Rd | lat=33.5226 | long=-117.1586 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-229-YOLK | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 6AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mo's Egg House | url=http://www.1mosegghouse.com/ | email= | address=27405 Jefferson Ave | lat=33.5187 | long=-117.1638 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-7708 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-1PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Original Pancake House | url=https://ophtemecula.com/ | email= | address=41377 Margarita Road Suite F101 | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.1502 | directions=in the outer circle of the Promenade Mall near Macoroni Grill | phone=+1 951-296-9016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} ==Drink== Lots of locally produced wine. * {{drink | name=1909 Fluid & Fare Gastropub | alt= | url=https://www.1909temecula.com/ | email= | address=28656 Old Town Front St | lat=33.49341 | long=-117.14857 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 9AM-10PM, F 9AM-1AM, Sa 8:30AM-1AM, Su 8:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2024-08-06 | content=A popular place in Old Town Temecula, centrally placed and hard to miss. Full bar, extensive food menu including brunch every day. }} * {{drink | name=Ponte Winery | alt= | url=https://www.pontewinery.com/ | email= | address=35053 Rancho California Rd | lat=33.5368 | long=-117.0504 | directions=in the Ponte Vineyard Inn next door to the winery | phone=+1 951-694-8855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Wine tasting by day, and wine country's first full bar by night: The Cellar, in the basement of the Ponte Inn next door to the winery. Excellent service throughout the grounds, top-notch wines, and beautiful grounds. }} * {{drink | name=Wiens Cellars | alt= | url=http://www.wienscellars.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.539 | long=-117.0467 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wilson Creek Winery | alt= | url=http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.547 | long=-117.0453 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-21 | content=Well-known and trendy. Crowded and hard to find parking on most weekends. }} * {{drink | name=Leoness Cellars | alt= | url=https://www.leonesscellars.com/ | email= | address=38311 De Portola Rd | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.0184 | directions= | phone=+1 951-302-7601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=Great wines, excellent restaurant, picturesque grounds with a view of the valley. Located near the newest winemakers in Temecula, but with many years of successful winemaking history. }} * {{drink | name=Europa Village | alt= | url=https://www.europavillage.com/ | email= | address=41150 Via Europa | lat=33.5233 | long=-117.0863 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-1818 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=A new development encompassing food and wine varietals from Spain (Bolero Winery), Italy (Vienza), and (under construction) France. The property also includes an inn. }} * {{drink | name=Temecula Beer & Wine Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in Old Town near the bus depot and Sweet Lumpy's Barbeque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small and friendly outdoor bar. }} Breweries: * {{drink | name=Iron Fire Brewing Co | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ironfire-Brewing-Company/321064204579714 | email= | address=42095 Zevo Drive Suite #1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 3-8PM | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Country Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05456.html | email= | address=27706 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7378 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 699-7995 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/tzcla | email= | address=27660 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-699-2444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Temecula - Rancho California | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.temecula.743.html | email= | address=41900 Moreno Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7199 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 676-2619 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | url=http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=CA143 | email= | address=27338 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-296-3788 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Temecula | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxtmes-embassy-suites-temecula-valley-wine-country/ | email= | address=29345 Rancho California Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content= }} == Stay safe == Temecula is considered to be one of the safest cities in all of California. Virtually every area of town is considered safe to walk, but caution should be taken walking at night in the area around the apartment complexes on Pujol Street near Old Town, and the area of the apartment complexes just east of the Rancho California/Ynez intersection across from the Temecula Town Center. Though still relatively safe, there has been an increase in gang activity and the usual related crimes: drugs, car thefts and assaults. ==Go next== *[[Los Angeles]] and [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] are accessible via 15N to 91W. Try to avoid travel during rush hours. *[[San Diego]], to the south, is accessible via 15S. *[[Oceanside]] and [[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] are among the closer beach communities and can be accessed via 15S to 78W. *[[Idyllwild]] is a nearby mountain resort. {{routebox | image1=I-15.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Riverside]] (Via spur [[Image:I-215.svg|18px]]) | minorl1=[[Lake Elsinore]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Diego]] | minorr1=[[Fallbrook]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Riverside_County}} rnzl6azhqq3tktunbjurny5arfprjlg 5289292 5289291 2026-06-08T01:23:36Z KingOfRushHour 2313166 /* Drink */ Added listing for Oak Mountain Winery 5289292 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Temecula banner.JPG}} '''Temecula''' is a city in [[Riverside County]] in [[Southern California]]. Temecula is known for its wine and Balloon and Wine Festival. ==Understand== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Temecula |40.9 |65.3 |3.2 |42.2 |66.3 |3.7 |44.4 |69.5 |2.3 |47.7 |74.1 |1.0 |52.8 |81.0 |0.4 |58.3 |90.0 |0.1 |64.1 |96.7 |0.1 |64.8 |97.6 |0.1 |61.2 |92.2 |0.1 |52.9 |82.5 |0.6 |43.9 |73.2 |1.0 |40.5 |65.0 |2.1 |jansnow=0.2 |febsnow=0.0 |marsnow=0.0 |aprsnow=0.0 |maysnow=0.0 |junsnow=0.0 |julsnow=0.0 |augsnow=0.0 |sepsnow=0.0 |octsnow=0.0 |novsnow=0.0 |decsnow=0.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Temecula, California]] |description= }} ===Tourism office=== * {{listing | name=Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau | alt= | url=http://www.temeculacvb.com/ | email= | address=28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-491-6085 | tollfree=+1-888-363-2852 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-12-07 | content=Pick up maps, visitors guides, event listings, coupons and get the inside information on where to visit from the staff. Open daily. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Temecula is about an hour north of [[San Diego]] on Interstate 15. It is an hour south of [[San Bernardino]] on Interstate 15, and about an hour south of [[Riverside]] on Interstate 215. State Route 79 also passes through the town, heading north to [[Hemet]] and south to [[Julian]]. ===By plane=== The closest airports are in San Diego ({{IATA|SAN}}), 45 minutes south, and Ontario ({{IATA|ONT}}), 45 minutes north. French Valley general aviation airport is north of town. It is a popular location for small aircraft. ==Get around== Though Temecula is serviced by some buses, they are unreliable at best. Thus, Temecula has virtually no public transportation. If you are visiting, you should either have your own car or rent one, as the city is very spread out and the lack of public transport makes driving a necessity. ==See== * {{see | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=west of the I-15, exit Rancho California and turn right on Jefferson/Old Town Front Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the oldest and most historic part of town, complete with old western architecture and charming shops and restaurants. There is a lot of new development going on and it's worth taking half a day exploring Old Town. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Olive Oil Company | alt= | url=http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com/ | email= | address=28653 Old Town Front St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-654-8364 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Retail shop and olive oil tasting; a unique experience with helpful hosts who are happy to explain the differences in olive oil in detail. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Valley Museum | alt= | url=http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org | email= | address=28314 Mercedes St | lat=33.4974 | long=-117.1509 | directions= | phone=+1 951-694 6450 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Little Temecula History Center and Vail Ranch Headquarters | alt= | url=https://www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org | email= | address=31870 Redhawk Pkwy | lat= | long= | directions=east on Temecula Pkwy to shopping plaza on right | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Ranch complex open every day. Museum open Sundays 1-5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=The site encompasses a small history museum covering the Temecula Valley, in the historic Vail Ranch Headquarters complex. The old Vail Ranch Headquarters buildings were preserved and used as commercial buildings with displays and historic equipment scattered throughout. The Mormon Battalion marched through town when laying out the Southern Emigrant Trail that the Butterfield Stage line and the pony express later used. Emigrants came through town and stopped at Wolf's Store and stage stop (located at the ranch headquarters) on their way to northern gold rush towns. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Duck Pond | alt=Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial | url=https://temeculaca.gov/553/Temecula-Duck-Pond-Veterans-Memorial | email= | address=28250 Ynez Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near a freeway exit, right after this hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-25 | content=A nice little area to visit, it's a duck pond with a walking sidewalk so its good to walk as well and next to OBC restaurant too. It has a few memorials like a veteran memorial and a 9/11 one. }} ==Do== [[File:Temecula valley balloon and wine festival.jpg|thumb|Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival]] * {{do | name=Wine Tasting | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Temecula valley has 30 or more wineries with tasting rooms, including Callaway (owned by the same family as the golf club company) other popular choices include Thornton, Stuart Cellars, Mount Palomar, Wilson Creek and Falkner. The [http://www.gogrape.com/temecula Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle] picks up at all local hotels and takes you out for a full day of wine tasting. }} * {{do | name=Out and About | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Though there are a fair few shops and restaurants, Temecula (especially downtown) is not known as a late night club/bar scene, with the exception of Pechanga. Much of that is changing as many of the restaurants and bars are providing night time entertainment, such as karaoke at Texas Lils or live music at The Edge and The Collective. }} * {{do | name=Pechanga Resort and Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pechanga.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.456 | long=-117.107 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pechanga Resort and Casino | wikidata=Q7158663 | content=A Las Vegas gaming experience in Southern California home to a modern night club, several up-scale restaurants and food court, and theatre which plays host to many famous acts touring across the country }} * {{do | name=Old Town Temecula Community Theater | alt= | url=http://www.temeculatheater.org/ | email= | address=42051 Main St | lat=33.49316 | long=-117.14942 | directions= | phone=+1-866-OLD-TOWN (653-8696) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Palomar Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/ | email= | address= | lat=33.355833 | long=-116.865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palomar Observatory | image=P200 Dome Open.jpg | wikidata=Q191684 | content= }} * {{do | name=Vail Ranch Park | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/555/Vail-Ranch-Park | email= | address=32965 Harmony Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-27 | content=For teens and kids, this is a great spot to stop at, mainly what sets this apart from your average park is that this park has a free Zipline and a wild west theme. The park also has a very long trail perfect for sightseeing, dogwalking, relaxation, scootering, and biking. }} === Events === * '''[https://www.tvbwf.com/ Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival].''' Held annually in May at the Lake Skinner Recreational Area, east of the major wineries. Enjoy food and wine, hot-air balloons, and live music acts of multiple genres. * {{do | name=The Temecula Rod Run | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/991/Temecula-Rod-Run | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual hot rod festival in Old Town Temecula in February. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Considered the best area for tourists looking to pick up that nice little souvenir of Temecula. This area has many quaint and charming shops. }} * {{buy | name=The Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A conventional shopping mall. The mall has gone under extentsive redesign to set itself as an upscale mall with shops including Coach and Apple. Apart from shopping it's a very good place to sit down in the plaza. }} ==Eat== Temecula has more than its fair share of '50s-style diners, most located on the west side of the freeway, along Main Street. If you are looking for something less local, a drive up along Rancho California or Temecula Parkway/79 has numerous options for chain restaurants. * {{eat | name=The Broken Yolk Cafe | url=https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/temecula/ | email=temecula@thebrokenyolkcafe.com | address=26495 Ynez Rd | lat=33.5226 | long=-117.1586 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-229-YOLK | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 6AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mo's Egg House | url=http://www.1mosegghouse.com/ | email= | address=27405 Jefferson Ave | lat=33.5187 | long=-117.1638 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-7708 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-1PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Original Pancake House | url=https://ophtemecula.com/ | email= | address=41377 Margarita Road Suite F101 | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.1502 | directions=in the outer circle of the Promenade Mall near Macoroni Grill | phone=+1 951-296-9016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} ==Drink== Lots of locally produced wine. * {{drink | name=1909 Fluid & Fare Gastropub | alt= | url=https://www.1909temecula.com/ | email= | address=28656 Old Town Front St | lat=33.49341 | long=-117.14857 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 9AM-10PM, F 9AM-1AM, Sa 8:30AM-1AM, Su 8:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2024-08-06 | content=A popular place in Old Town Temecula, centrally placed and hard to miss. Full bar, extensive food menu including brunch every day. }} * {{drink | name=Ponte Winery | alt= | url=https://www.pontewinery.com/ | email= | address=35053 Rancho California Rd | lat=33.5368 | long=-117.0504 | directions=in the Ponte Vineyard Inn next door to the winery | phone=+1 951-694-8855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Wine tasting by day, and wine country's first full bar by night: The Cellar, in the basement of the Ponte Inn next door to the winery. Excellent service throughout the grounds, top-notch wines, and beautiful grounds. }} * {{drink | name=Wiens Cellars | alt= | url=http://www.wienscellars.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.539 | long=-117.0467 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wilson Creek Winery | alt= | url=http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.547 | long=-117.0453 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-21 | content=Well-known and trendy. Crowded and hard to find parking on most weekends. }} * {{drink | name=Leoness Cellars | alt= | url=https://www.leonesscellars.com/ | email= | address=38311 De Portola Rd | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.0184 | directions= | phone=+1 951-302-7601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=Great wines, excellent restaurant, picturesque grounds with a view of the valley. Located near the newest winemakers in Temecula, but with many years of successful winemaking history. }} * {{drink | name=Europa Village | alt= | url=https://www.europavillage.com/ | email= | address=41150 Via Europa | lat=33.5233 | long=-117.0863 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-1818 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=A new development encompassing food and wine varietals from Spain (Bolero Winery), Italy (Vienza), and (under construction) France. The property also includes an inn. }} * {{drink | name=Temecula Beer & Wine Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in Old Town near the bus depot and Sweet Lumpy's Barbeque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small and friendly outdoor bar. }} Breweries: * {{drink | name=Iron Fire Brewing Co | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ironfire-Brewing-Company/321064204579714 | email= | address=42095 Zevo Drive Suite #1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 3-8PM | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Oak Mountain Winery | alt= | url=https://oakmountainwinery.com/ | email= | address=36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5183 | long=-117.0213 | directions= | phone=+1 951 699 9102 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The winery has bored a cylindrical tunnel into the hill on the property to create a man-made cave. In the cave are an excellent restaurant and a distillery that's open late on weekends. The wines and service are very good too. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Country Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05456.html | email= | address=27706 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7378 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 699-7995 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/tzcla | email= | address=27660 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-699-2444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Temecula - Rancho California | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.temecula.743.html | email= | address=41900 Moreno Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7199 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 676-2619 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | url=http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=CA143 | email= | address=27338 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-296-3788 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Temecula | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxtmes-embassy-suites-temecula-valley-wine-country/ | email= | address=29345 Rancho California Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content= }} == Stay safe == Temecula is considered to be one of the safest cities in all of California. Virtually every area of town is considered safe to walk, but caution should be taken walking at night in the area around the apartment complexes on Pujol Street near Old Town, and the area of the apartment complexes just east of the Rancho California/Ynez intersection across from the Temecula Town Center. Though still relatively safe, there has been an increase in gang activity and the usual related crimes: drugs, car thefts and assaults. ==Go next== *[[Los Angeles]] and [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] are accessible via 15N to 91W. Try to avoid travel during rush hours. *[[San Diego]], to the south, is accessible via 15S. *[[Oceanside]] and [[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] are among the closer beach communities and can be accessed via 15S to 78W. *[[Idyllwild]] is a nearby mountain resort. {{routebox | image1=I-15.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Riverside]] (Via spur [[Image:I-215.svg|18px]]) | minorl1=[[Lake Elsinore]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Diego]] | minorr1=[[Fallbrook]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Riverside_County}} 82vc1hrwenweugm3u2n1z6fwnkr8c58 5289293 5289292 2026-06-08T01:24:14Z KingOfRushHour 2313166 /* Drink */ 5289293 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Temecula banner.JPG}} '''Temecula''' is a city in [[Riverside County]] in [[Southern California]]. Temecula is known for its wine and Balloon and Wine Festival. ==Understand== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Temecula |40.9 |65.3 |3.2 |42.2 |66.3 |3.7 |44.4 |69.5 |2.3 |47.7 |74.1 |1.0 |52.8 |81.0 |0.4 |58.3 |90.0 |0.1 |64.1 |96.7 |0.1 |64.8 |97.6 |0.1 |61.2 |92.2 |0.1 |52.9 |82.5 |0.6 |43.9 |73.2 |1.0 |40.5 |65.0 |2.1 |jansnow=0.2 |febsnow=0.0 |marsnow=0.0 |aprsnow=0.0 |maysnow=0.0 |junsnow=0.0 |julsnow=0.0 |augsnow=0.0 |sepsnow=0.0 |octsnow=0.0 |novsnow=0.0 |decsnow=0.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Temecula, California]] |description= }} ===Tourism office=== * {{listing | name=Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau | alt= | url=http://www.temeculacvb.com/ | email= | address=28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-491-6085 | tollfree=+1-888-363-2852 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-12-07 | content=Pick up maps, visitors guides, event listings, coupons and get the inside information on where to visit from the staff. Open daily. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Temecula is about an hour north of [[San Diego]] on Interstate 15. It is an hour south of [[San Bernardino]] on Interstate 15, and about an hour south of [[Riverside]] on Interstate 215. State Route 79 also passes through the town, heading north to [[Hemet]] and south to [[Julian]]. ===By plane=== The closest airports are in San Diego ({{IATA|SAN}}), 45 minutes south, and Ontario ({{IATA|ONT}}), 45 minutes north. French Valley general aviation airport is north of town. It is a popular location for small aircraft. ==Get around== Though Temecula is serviced by some buses, they are unreliable at best. Thus, Temecula has virtually no public transportation. If you are visiting, you should either have your own car or rent one, as the city is very spread out and the lack of public transport makes driving a necessity. ==See== * {{see | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=west of the I-15, exit Rancho California and turn right on Jefferson/Old Town Front Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the oldest and most historic part of town, complete with old western architecture and charming shops and restaurants. There is a lot of new development going on and it's worth taking half a day exploring Old Town. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Olive Oil Company | alt= | url=http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com/ | email= | address=28653 Old Town Front St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-654-8364 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Retail shop and olive oil tasting; a unique experience with helpful hosts who are happy to explain the differences in olive oil in detail. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Valley Museum | alt= | url=http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org | email= | address=28314 Mercedes St | lat=33.4974 | long=-117.1509 | directions= | phone=+1 951-694 6450 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Little Temecula History Center and Vail Ranch Headquarters | alt= | url=https://www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org | email= | address=31870 Redhawk Pkwy | lat= | long= | directions=east on Temecula Pkwy to shopping plaza on right | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Ranch complex open every day. Museum open Sundays 1-5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=The site encompasses a small history museum covering the Temecula Valley, in the historic Vail Ranch Headquarters complex. The old Vail Ranch Headquarters buildings were preserved and used as commercial buildings with displays and historic equipment scattered throughout. The Mormon Battalion marched through town when laying out the Southern Emigrant Trail that the Butterfield Stage line and the pony express later used. Emigrants came through town and stopped at Wolf's Store and stage stop (located at the ranch headquarters) on their way to northern gold rush towns. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Duck Pond | alt=Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial | url=https://temeculaca.gov/553/Temecula-Duck-Pond-Veterans-Memorial | email= | address=28250 Ynez Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near a freeway exit, right after this hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-25 | content=A nice little area to visit, it's a duck pond with a walking sidewalk so its good to walk as well and next to OBC restaurant too. It has a few memorials like a veteran memorial and a 9/11 one. }} ==Do== [[File:Temecula valley balloon and wine festival.jpg|thumb|Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival]] * {{do | name=Wine Tasting | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Temecula valley has 30 or more wineries with tasting rooms, including Callaway (owned by the same family as the golf club company) other popular choices include Thornton, Stuart Cellars, Mount Palomar, Wilson Creek and Falkner. The [http://www.gogrape.com/temecula Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle] picks up at all local hotels and takes you out for a full day of wine tasting. }} * {{do | name=Out and About | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Though there are a fair few shops and restaurants, Temecula (especially downtown) is not known as a late night club/bar scene, with the exception of Pechanga. Much of that is changing as many of the restaurants and bars are providing night time entertainment, such as karaoke at Texas Lils or live music at The Edge and The Collective. }} * {{do | name=Pechanga Resort and Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pechanga.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.456 | long=-117.107 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pechanga Resort and Casino | wikidata=Q7158663 | content=A Las Vegas gaming experience in Southern California home to a modern night club, several up-scale restaurants and food court, and theatre which plays host to many famous acts touring across the country }} * {{do | name=Old Town Temecula Community Theater | alt= | url=http://www.temeculatheater.org/ | email= | address=42051 Main St | lat=33.49316 | long=-117.14942 | directions= | phone=+1-866-OLD-TOWN (653-8696) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Palomar Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/ | email= | address= | lat=33.355833 | long=-116.865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palomar Observatory | image=P200 Dome Open.jpg | wikidata=Q191684 | content= }} * {{do | name=Vail Ranch Park | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/555/Vail-Ranch-Park | email= | address=32965 Harmony Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-27 | content=For teens and kids, this is a great spot to stop at, mainly what sets this apart from your average park is that this park has a free Zipline and a wild west theme. The park also has a very long trail perfect for sightseeing, dogwalking, relaxation, scootering, and biking. }} === Events === * '''[https://www.tvbwf.com/ Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival].''' Held annually in May at the Lake Skinner Recreational Area, east of the major wineries. Enjoy food and wine, hot-air balloons, and live music acts of multiple genres. * {{do | name=The Temecula Rod Run | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/991/Temecula-Rod-Run | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual hot rod festival in Old Town Temecula in February. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Considered the best area for tourists looking to pick up that nice little souvenir of Temecula. This area has many quaint and charming shops. }} * {{buy | name=The Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A conventional shopping mall. The mall has gone under extentsive redesign to set itself as an upscale mall with shops including Coach and Apple. Apart from shopping it's a very good place to sit down in the plaza. }} ==Eat== Temecula has more than its fair share of '50s-style diners, most located on the west side of the freeway, along Main Street. If you are looking for something less local, a drive up along Rancho California or Temecula Parkway/79 has numerous options for chain restaurants. * {{eat | name=The Broken Yolk Cafe | url=https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/temecula/ | email=temecula@thebrokenyolkcafe.com | address=26495 Ynez Rd | lat=33.5226 | long=-117.1586 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-229-YOLK | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 6AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mo's Egg House | url=http://www.1mosegghouse.com/ | email= | address=27405 Jefferson Ave | lat=33.5187 | long=-117.1638 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-7708 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-1PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Original Pancake House | url=https://ophtemecula.com/ | email= | address=41377 Margarita Road Suite F101 | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.1502 | directions=in the outer circle of the Promenade Mall near Macoroni Grill | phone=+1 951-296-9016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} ==Drink== Lots of locally produced wine. * {{drink | name=1909 Fluid & Fare Gastropub | alt= | url=https://www.1909temecula.com/ | email= | address=28656 Old Town Front St | lat=33.49341 | long=-117.14857 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 9AM-10PM, F 9AM-1AM, Sa 8:30AM-1AM, Su 8:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2024-08-06 | content=A popular place in Old Town Temecula, centrally placed and hard to miss. Full bar, extensive food menu including brunch every day. }} * {{drink | name=Ponte Winery | alt= | url=https://www.pontewinery.com/ | email= | address=35053 Rancho California Rd | lat=33.5368 | long=-117.0504 | directions=in the Ponte Vineyard Inn next door to the winery | phone=+1 951-694-8855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Wine tasting by day, and wine country's first full bar by night: The Cellar, in the basement of the Ponte Inn next door to the winery. Excellent service throughout the grounds, top-notch wines, and beautiful grounds. }} * {{drink | name=Wiens Cellars | alt= | url=http://www.wienscellars.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.539 | long=-117.0467 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wilson Creek Winery | alt= | url=http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.547 | long=-117.0453 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-21 | content=Well-known and trendy. Crowded and hard to find parking on most weekends. }} * {{drink | name=Leoness Cellars | alt= | url=https://www.leonesscellars.com/ | email= | address=38311 De Portola Rd | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.0184 | directions= | phone=+1 951-302-7601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=Great wines, excellent restaurant, picturesque grounds with a view of the valley. Located near the newest winemakers in Temecula, but with many years of successful winemaking history. }} * {{drink | name=Europa Village | alt= | url=https://www.europavillage.com/ | email= | address=41150 Via Europa | lat=33.5233 | long=-117.0863 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-1818 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=A new development encompassing food and wine varietals from Spain (Bolero Winery), Italy (Vienza), and (under construction) France. The property also includes an inn. }} * {{drink | name=Temecula Beer & Wine Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in Old Town near the bus depot and Sweet Lumpy's Barbeque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small and friendly outdoor bar. }} * {{drink | name=Oak Mountain Winery | alt= | url=https://oakmountainwinery.com/ | email= | address=36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5183 | long=-117.0213 | directions= | phone=+1 951 699 9102 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The winery has bored a cylindrical tunnel into the hill on the property to create a man-made cave. In the cave are an excellent restaurant and a distillery that's open late on weekends. The wines and service are very good too. }} Breweries: * {{drink | name=Iron Fire Brewing Co | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ironfire-Brewing-Company/321064204579714 | email= | address=42095 Zevo Drive Suite #1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 3-8PM | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Country Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05456.html | email= | address=27706 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7378 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 699-7995 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/tzcla | email= | address=27660 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-699-2444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Temecula - Rancho California | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.temecula.743.html | email= | address=41900 Moreno Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7199 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 676-2619 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | url=http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=CA143 | email= | address=27338 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-296-3788 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Temecula | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxtmes-embassy-suites-temecula-valley-wine-country/ | email= | address=29345 Rancho California Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content= }} == Stay safe == Temecula is considered to be one of the safest cities in all of California. Virtually every area of town is considered safe to walk, but caution should be taken walking at night in the area around the apartment complexes on Pujol Street near Old Town, and the area of the apartment complexes just east of the Rancho California/Ynez intersection across from the Temecula Town Center. Though still relatively safe, there has been an increase in gang activity and the usual related crimes: drugs, car thefts and assaults. ==Go next== *[[Los Angeles]] and [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] are accessible via 15N to 91W. Try to avoid travel during rush hours. *[[San Diego]], to the south, is accessible via 15S. *[[Oceanside]] and [[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] are among the closer beach communities and can be accessed via 15S to 78W. *[[Idyllwild]] is a nearby mountain resort. {{routebox | image1=I-15.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Riverside]] (Via spur [[Image:I-215.svg|18px]]) | minorl1=[[Lake Elsinore]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Diego]] | minorr1=[[Fallbrook]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Riverside_County}} bk1hbqdjnfdj6uqksebmwz0g6i2r4hh 5289294 5289293 2026-06-08T01:24:53Z KingOfRushHour 2313166 /* Drink */ 5289294 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Temecula banner.JPG}} '''Temecula''' is a city in [[Riverside County]] in [[Southern California]]. Temecula is known for its wine and Balloon and Wine Festival. ==Understand== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Temecula |40.9 |65.3 |3.2 |42.2 |66.3 |3.7 |44.4 |69.5 |2.3 |47.7 |74.1 |1.0 |52.8 |81.0 |0.4 |58.3 |90.0 |0.1 |64.1 |96.7 |0.1 |64.8 |97.6 |0.1 |61.2 |92.2 |0.1 |52.9 |82.5 |0.6 |43.9 |73.2 |1.0 |40.5 |65.0 |2.1 |jansnow=0.2 |febsnow=0.0 |marsnow=0.0 |aprsnow=0.0 |maysnow=0.0 |junsnow=0.0 |julsnow=0.0 |augsnow=0.0 |sepsnow=0.0 |octsnow=0.0 |novsnow=0.0 |decsnow=0.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Temecula, California]] |description= }} ===Tourism office=== * {{listing | name=Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau | alt= | url=http://www.temeculacvb.com/ | email= | address=28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-491-6085 | tollfree=+1-888-363-2852 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-12-07 | content=Pick up maps, visitors guides, event listings, coupons and get the inside information on where to visit from the staff. Open daily. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Temecula is about an hour north of [[San Diego]] on Interstate 15. It is an hour south of [[San Bernardino]] on Interstate 15, and about an hour south of [[Riverside]] on Interstate 215. State Route 79 also passes through the town, heading north to [[Hemet]] and south to [[Julian]]. ===By plane=== The closest airports are in San Diego ({{IATA|SAN}}), 45 minutes south, and Ontario ({{IATA|ONT}}), 45 minutes north. French Valley general aviation airport is north of town. It is a popular location for small aircraft. ==Get around== Though Temecula is serviced by some buses, they are unreliable at best. Thus, Temecula has virtually no public transportation. If you are visiting, you should either have your own car or rent one, as the city is very spread out and the lack of public transport makes driving a necessity. ==See== * {{see | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=west of the I-15, exit Rancho California and turn right on Jefferson/Old Town Front Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the oldest and most historic part of town, complete with old western architecture and charming shops and restaurants. There is a lot of new development going on and it's worth taking half a day exploring Old Town. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Olive Oil Company | alt= | url=http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com/ | email= | address=28653 Old Town Front St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-654-8364 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Retail shop and olive oil tasting; a unique experience with helpful hosts who are happy to explain the differences in olive oil in detail. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Valley Museum | alt= | url=http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org | email= | address=28314 Mercedes St | lat=33.4974 | long=-117.1509 | directions= | phone=+1 951-694 6450 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Little Temecula History Center and Vail Ranch Headquarters | alt= | url=https://www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org | email= | address=31870 Redhawk Pkwy | lat= | long= | directions=east on Temecula Pkwy to shopping plaza on right | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Ranch complex open every day. Museum open Sundays 1-5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=The site encompasses a small history museum covering the Temecula Valley, in the historic Vail Ranch Headquarters complex. The old Vail Ranch Headquarters buildings were preserved and used as commercial buildings with displays and historic equipment scattered throughout. The Mormon Battalion marched through town when laying out the Southern Emigrant Trail that the Butterfield Stage line and the pony express later used. Emigrants came through town and stopped at Wolf's Store and stage stop (located at the ranch headquarters) on their way to northern gold rush towns. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Duck Pond | alt=Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial | url=https://temeculaca.gov/553/Temecula-Duck-Pond-Veterans-Memorial | email= | address=28250 Ynez Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near a freeway exit, right after this hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-25 | content=A nice little area to visit, it's a duck pond with a walking sidewalk so its good to walk as well and next to OBC restaurant too. It has a few memorials like a veteran memorial and a 9/11 one. }} ==Do== [[File:Temecula valley balloon and wine festival.jpg|thumb|Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival]] * {{do | name=Wine Tasting | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Temecula valley has 30 or more wineries with tasting rooms, including Callaway (owned by the same family as the golf club company) other popular choices include Thornton, Stuart Cellars, Mount Palomar, Wilson Creek and Falkner. The [http://www.gogrape.com/temecula Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle] picks up at all local hotels and takes you out for a full day of wine tasting. }} * {{do | name=Out and About | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Though there are a fair few shops and restaurants, Temecula (especially downtown) is not known as a late night club/bar scene, with the exception of Pechanga. Much of that is changing as many of the restaurants and bars are providing night time entertainment, such as karaoke at Texas Lils or live music at The Edge and The Collective. }} * {{do | name=Pechanga Resort and Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pechanga.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.456 | long=-117.107 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pechanga Resort and Casino | wikidata=Q7158663 | content=A Las Vegas gaming experience in Southern California home to a modern night club, several up-scale restaurants and food court, and theatre which plays host to many famous acts touring across the country }} * {{do | name=Old Town Temecula Community Theater | alt= | url=http://www.temeculatheater.org/ | email= | address=42051 Main St | lat=33.49316 | long=-117.14942 | directions= | phone=+1-866-OLD-TOWN (653-8696) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Palomar Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/ | email= | address= | lat=33.355833 | long=-116.865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palomar Observatory | image=P200 Dome Open.jpg | wikidata=Q191684 | content= }} * {{do | name=Vail Ranch Park | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/555/Vail-Ranch-Park | email= | address=32965 Harmony Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-27 | content=For teens and kids, this is a great spot to stop at, mainly what sets this apart from your average park is that this park has a free Zipline and a wild west theme. The park also has a very long trail perfect for sightseeing, dogwalking, relaxation, scootering, and biking. }} === Events === * '''[https://www.tvbwf.com/ Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival].''' Held annually in May at the Lake Skinner Recreational Area, east of the major wineries. Enjoy food and wine, hot-air balloons, and live music acts of multiple genres. * {{do | name=The Temecula Rod Run | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/991/Temecula-Rod-Run | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual hot rod festival in Old Town Temecula in February. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Considered the best area for tourists looking to pick up that nice little souvenir of Temecula. This area has many quaint and charming shops. }} * {{buy | name=The Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A conventional shopping mall. The mall has gone under extentsive redesign to set itself as an upscale mall with shops including Coach and Apple. Apart from shopping it's a very good place to sit down in the plaza. }} ==Eat== Temecula has more than its fair share of '50s-style diners, most located on the west side of the freeway, along Main Street. If you are looking for something less local, a drive up along Rancho California or Temecula Parkway/79 has numerous options for chain restaurants. * {{eat | name=The Broken Yolk Cafe | url=https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/temecula/ | email=temecula@thebrokenyolkcafe.com | address=26495 Ynez Rd | lat=33.5226 | long=-117.1586 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-229-YOLK | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 6AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mo's Egg House | url=http://www.1mosegghouse.com/ | email= | address=27405 Jefferson Ave | lat=33.5187 | long=-117.1638 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-7708 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-1PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Original Pancake House | url=https://ophtemecula.com/ | email= | address=41377 Margarita Road Suite F101 | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.1502 | directions=in the outer circle of the Promenade Mall near Macoroni Grill | phone=+1 951-296-9016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} ==Drink== Lots of locally produced wine. * {{drink | name=1909 Fluid & Fare Gastropub | alt= | url=https://www.1909temecula.com/ | email= | address=28656 Old Town Front St | lat=33.49341 | long=-117.14857 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 9AM-10PM, F 9AM-1AM, Sa 8:30AM-1AM, Su 8:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2024-08-06 | content=A popular place in Old Town Temecula, centrally placed and hard to miss. Full bar, extensive food menu including brunch every day. }} * {{drink | name=Ponte Winery | alt= | url=https://www.pontewinery.com/ | email= | address=35053 Rancho California Rd | lat=33.5368 | long=-117.0504 | directions=in the Ponte Vineyard Inn next door to the winery | phone=+1 951-694-8855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Wine tasting by day, and wine country's first full bar by night: The Cellar, in the basement of the Ponte Inn next door to the winery. Excellent service throughout the grounds, top-notch wines, and beautiful grounds. }} * {{drink | name=Wiens Cellars | alt= | url=http://www.wienscellars.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.539 | long=-117.0467 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wilson Creek Winery | alt= | url=http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.547 | long=-117.0453 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-21 | content=Well-known and trendy. Crowded and hard to find parking on most weekends. }} * {{drink | name=Leoness Cellars | alt= | url=https://www.leonesscellars.com/ | email= | address=38311 De Portola Rd | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.0184 | directions= | phone=+1 951-302-7601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=Great wines, excellent restaurant, picturesque grounds with a view of the valley. Located near the newest winemakers in Temecula, but with many years of successful winemaking history. }} * {{drink | name=Europa Village | alt= | url=https://www.europavillage.com/ | email= | address=41150 Via Europa | lat=33.5233 | long=-117.0863 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-1818 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=A new development encompassing food and wine varietals from Spain (Bolero Winery), Italy (Vienza), and (under construction) France. The property also includes an inn. }} * {{drink | name=Oak Mountain Winery | alt= | url=https://oakmountainwinery.com/ | email= | address=36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5183 | long=-117.0213 | directions= | phone=+1 951 699 9102 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The winery has bored a cylindrical tunnel into the hill on the property to create a man-made cave. In the cave are an excellent restaurant and a distillery that's open late on weekends. The wines and service are very good too. }} * {{drink | name=Temecula Beer & Wine Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in Old Town near the bus depot and Sweet Lumpy's Barbeque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small and friendly outdoor bar. }} Breweries: * {{drink | name=Iron Fire Brewing Co | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ironfire-Brewing-Company/321064204579714 | email= | address=42095 Zevo Drive Suite #1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 3-8PM | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Country Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05456.html | email= | address=27706 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7378 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 699-7995 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/tzcla | email= | address=27660 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-699-2444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Temecula - Rancho California | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.temecula.743.html | email= | address=41900 Moreno Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7199 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 676-2619 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | url=http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=CA143 | email= | address=27338 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-296-3788 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Temecula | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxtmes-embassy-suites-temecula-valley-wine-country/ | email= | address=29345 Rancho California Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content= }} == Stay safe == Temecula is considered to be one of the safest cities in all of California. Virtually every area of town is considered safe to walk, but caution should be taken walking at night in the area around the apartment complexes on Pujol Street near Old Town, and the area of the apartment complexes just east of the Rancho California/Ynez intersection across from the Temecula Town Center. Though still relatively safe, there has been an increase in gang activity and the usual related crimes: drugs, car thefts and assaults. ==Go next== *[[Los Angeles]] and [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] are accessible via 15N to 91W. Try to avoid travel during rush hours. *[[San Diego]], to the south, is accessible via 15S. *[[Oceanside]] and [[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] are among the closer beach communities and can be accessed via 15S to 78W. *[[Idyllwild]] is a nearby mountain resort. {{routebox | image1=I-15.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Riverside]] (Via spur [[Image:I-215.svg|18px]]) | minorl1=[[Lake Elsinore]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Diego]] | minorr1=[[Fallbrook]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Riverside_County}} iar9myvk98kcs28vfh4rwzq6q46i6gz 5289295 5289294 2026-06-08T01:30:17Z KingOfRushHour 2313166 /* Drink */ Added listing for Altísima Winery 5289295 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Temecula banner.JPG}} '''Temecula''' is a city in [[Riverside County]] in [[Southern California]]. Temecula is known for its wine and Balloon and Wine Festival. ==Understand== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Temecula |40.9 |65.3 |3.2 |42.2 |66.3 |3.7 |44.4 |69.5 |2.3 |47.7 |74.1 |1.0 |52.8 |81.0 |0.4 |58.3 |90.0 |0.1 |64.1 |96.7 |0.1 |64.8 |97.6 |0.1 |61.2 |92.2 |0.1 |52.9 |82.5 |0.6 |43.9 |73.2 |1.0 |40.5 |65.0 |2.1 |jansnow=0.2 |febsnow=0.0 |marsnow=0.0 |aprsnow=0.0 |maysnow=0.0 |junsnow=0.0 |julsnow=0.0 |augsnow=0.0 |sepsnow=0.0 |octsnow=0.0 |novsnow=0.0 |decsnow=0.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Temecula, California]] |description= }} ===Tourism office=== * {{listing | name=Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau | alt= | url=http://www.temeculacvb.com/ | email= | address=28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-491-6085 | tollfree=+1-888-363-2852 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-12-07 | content=Pick up maps, visitors guides, event listings, coupons and get the inside information on where to visit from the staff. Open daily. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Temecula is about an hour north of [[San Diego]] on Interstate 15. It is an hour south of [[San Bernardino]] on Interstate 15, and about an hour south of [[Riverside]] on Interstate 215. State Route 79 also passes through the town, heading north to [[Hemet]] and south to [[Julian]]. ===By plane=== The closest airports are in San Diego ({{IATA|SAN}}), 45 minutes south, and Ontario ({{IATA|ONT}}), 45 minutes north. French Valley general aviation airport is north of town. It is a popular location for small aircraft. ==Get around== Though Temecula is serviced by some buses, they are unreliable at best. Thus, Temecula has virtually no public transportation. If you are visiting, you should either have your own car or rent one, as the city is very spread out and the lack of public transport makes driving a necessity. ==See== * {{see | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=west of the I-15, exit Rancho California and turn right on Jefferson/Old Town Front Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the oldest and most historic part of town, complete with old western architecture and charming shops and restaurants. There is a lot of new development going on and it's worth taking half a day exploring Old Town. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Olive Oil Company | alt= | url=http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com/ | email= | address=28653 Old Town Front St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-654-8364 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Retail shop and olive oil tasting; a unique experience with helpful hosts who are happy to explain the differences in olive oil in detail. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Valley Museum | alt= | url=http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org | email= | address=28314 Mercedes St | lat=33.4974 | long=-117.1509 | directions= | phone=+1 951-694 6450 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Little Temecula History Center and Vail Ranch Headquarters | alt= | url=https://www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org | email= | address=31870 Redhawk Pkwy | lat= | long= | directions=east on Temecula Pkwy to shopping plaza on right | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Ranch complex open every day. Museum open Sundays 1-5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=The site encompasses a small history museum covering the Temecula Valley, in the historic Vail Ranch Headquarters complex. The old Vail Ranch Headquarters buildings were preserved and used as commercial buildings with displays and historic equipment scattered throughout. The Mormon Battalion marched through town when laying out the Southern Emigrant Trail that the Butterfield Stage line and the pony express later used. Emigrants came through town and stopped at Wolf's Store and stage stop (located at the ranch headquarters) on their way to northern gold rush towns. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Duck Pond | alt=Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial | url=https://temeculaca.gov/553/Temecula-Duck-Pond-Veterans-Memorial | email= | address=28250 Ynez Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near a freeway exit, right after this hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-25 | content=A nice little area to visit, it's a duck pond with a walking sidewalk so its good to walk as well and next to OBC restaurant too. It has a few memorials like a veteran memorial and a 9/11 one. }} ==Do== [[File:Temecula valley balloon and wine festival.jpg|thumb|Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival]] * {{do | name=Wine Tasting | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Temecula valley has 30 or more wineries with tasting rooms, including Callaway (owned by the same family as the golf club company) other popular choices include Thornton, Stuart Cellars, Mount Palomar, Wilson Creek and Falkner. The [http://www.gogrape.com/temecula Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle] picks up at all local hotels and takes you out for a full day of wine tasting. }} * {{do | name=Out and About | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Though there are a fair few shops and restaurants, Temecula (especially downtown) is not known as a late night club/bar scene, with the exception of Pechanga. Much of that is changing as many of the restaurants and bars are providing night time entertainment, such as karaoke at Texas Lils or live music at The Edge and The Collective. }} * {{do | name=Pechanga Resort and Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pechanga.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.456 | long=-117.107 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pechanga Resort and Casino | wikidata=Q7158663 | content=A Las Vegas gaming experience in Southern California home to a modern night club, several up-scale restaurants and food court, and theatre which plays host to many famous acts touring across the country }} * {{do | name=Old Town Temecula Community Theater | alt= | url=http://www.temeculatheater.org/ | email= | address=42051 Main St | lat=33.49316 | long=-117.14942 | directions= | phone=+1-866-OLD-TOWN (653-8696) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Palomar Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/ | email= | address= | lat=33.355833 | long=-116.865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palomar Observatory | image=P200 Dome Open.jpg | wikidata=Q191684 | content= }} * {{do | name=Vail Ranch Park | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/555/Vail-Ranch-Park | email= | address=32965 Harmony Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-27 | content=For teens and kids, this is a great spot to stop at, mainly what sets this apart from your average park is that this park has a free Zipline and a wild west theme. The park also has a very long trail perfect for sightseeing, dogwalking, relaxation, scootering, and biking. }} === Events === * '''[https://www.tvbwf.com/ Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival].''' Held annually in May at the Lake Skinner Recreational Area, east of the major wineries. Enjoy food and wine, hot-air balloons, and live music acts of multiple genres. * {{do | name=The Temecula Rod Run | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/991/Temecula-Rod-Run | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual hot rod festival in Old Town Temecula in February. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Considered the best area for tourists looking to pick up that nice little souvenir of Temecula. This area has many quaint and charming shops. }} * {{buy | name=The Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A conventional shopping mall. The mall has gone under extentsive redesign to set itself as an upscale mall with shops including Coach and Apple. Apart from shopping it's a very good place to sit down in the plaza. }} ==Eat== Temecula has more than its fair share of '50s-style diners, most located on the west side of the freeway, along Main Street. If you are looking for something less local, a drive up along Rancho California or Temecula Parkway/79 has numerous options for chain restaurants. * {{eat | name=The Broken Yolk Cafe | url=https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/temecula/ | email=temecula@thebrokenyolkcafe.com | address=26495 Ynez Rd | lat=33.5226 | long=-117.1586 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-229-YOLK | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 6AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mo's Egg House | url=http://www.1mosegghouse.com/ | email= | address=27405 Jefferson Ave | lat=33.5187 | long=-117.1638 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-7708 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-1PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Original Pancake House | url=https://ophtemecula.com/ | email= | address=41377 Margarita Road Suite F101 | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.1502 | directions=in the outer circle of the Promenade Mall near Macoroni Grill | phone=+1 951-296-9016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} ==Drink== Lots of locally produced wine. * {{drink | name=1909 Fluid & Fare Gastropub | alt= | url=https://www.1909temecula.com/ | email= | address=28656 Old Town Front St | lat=33.49341 | long=-117.14857 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 9AM-10PM, F 9AM-1AM, Sa 8:30AM-1AM, Su 8:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2024-08-06 | content=A popular place in Old Town Temecula, centrally placed and hard to miss. Full bar, extensive food menu including brunch every day. }} * {{drink | name=Ponte Winery | alt= | url=https://www.pontewinery.com/ | email= | address=35053 Rancho California Rd | lat=33.5368 | long=-117.0504 | directions=in the Ponte Vineyard Inn next door to the winery | phone=+1 951-694-8855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Wine tasting by day, and wine country's first full bar by night: The Cellar, in the basement of the Ponte Inn next door to the winery. Excellent service throughout the grounds, top-notch wines, and beautiful grounds. }} * {{drink | name=Wiens Cellars | alt= | url=http://www.wienscellars.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.539 | long=-117.0467 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wilson Creek Winery | alt= | url=http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.547 | long=-117.0453 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-21 | content=Well-known and trendy. Crowded and hard to find parking on most weekends. }} * {{drink | name=Leoness Cellars | alt= | url=https://www.leonesscellars.com/ | email= | address=38311 De Portola Rd | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.0184 | directions= | phone=+1 951-302-7601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=Great wines, excellent restaurant, picturesque grounds with a view of the valley. Located near the newest winemakers in Temecula, but with many years of successful winemaking history. }} * {{drink | name=Europa Village | alt= | url=https://www.europavillage.com/ | email= | address=41150 Via Europa | lat=33.5233 | long=-117.0863 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-1818 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=A new development encompassing food and wine varietals from Spain (Bolero Winery), Italy (Vienza), and (under construction) France. The property also includes an inn. }} * {{drink | name=Oak Mountain Winery | alt= | url=https://oakmountainwinery.com/ | email= | address=36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5183 | long=-117.0213 | directions= | phone=+1 951 699 9102 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The winery has bored a cylindrical tunnel into the hill on the property to create a man-made cave. In the cave are an excellent restaurant and a distillery that's open late on weekends. The wines and service are very good too. }} * {{drink | name=Temecula Beer & Wine Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in Old Town near the bus depot and Sweet Lumpy's Barbeque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small and friendly outdoor bar. }} Breweries: * {{drink | name=Iron Fire Brewing Co | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ironfire-Brewing-Company/321064204579714 | email= | address=42095 Zevo Drive Suite #1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 3-8PM | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Altísima Winery | alt= | url=https://altisimawinery.com/ | email= | address=37440 De Portola Rd, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5130 | long=-117.0188 | directions= | phone=+1 951 422 2525 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Pronounced with an accent on the first "i", this is the current most-popular winery on weekends on the De Portola trail. Parking can be a challenge but generally worth it for the views of the winery and the people-watching. The restaurant, wines, and service will keep you coming back. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Country Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05456.html | email= | address=27706 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7378 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 699-7995 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/tzcla | email= | address=27660 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-699-2444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Temecula - Rancho California | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.temecula.743.html | email= | address=41900 Moreno Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7199 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 676-2619 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | url=http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=CA143 | email= | address=27338 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-296-3788 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Temecula | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxtmes-embassy-suites-temecula-valley-wine-country/ | email= | address=29345 Rancho California Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content= }} == Stay safe == Temecula is considered to be one of the safest cities in all of California. Virtually every area of town is considered safe to walk, but caution should be taken walking at night in the area around the apartment complexes on Pujol Street near Old Town, and the area of the apartment complexes just east of the Rancho California/Ynez intersection across from the Temecula Town Center. Though still relatively safe, there has been an increase in gang activity and the usual related crimes: drugs, car thefts and assaults. ==Go next== *[[Los Angeles]] and [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] are accessible via 15N to 91W. Try to avoid travel during rush hours. *[[San Diego]], to the south, is accessible via 15S. *[[Oceanside]] and [[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] are among the closer beach communities and can be accessed via 15S to 78W. *[[Idyllwild]] is a nearby mountain resort. {{routebox | image1=I-15.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Riverside]] (Via spur [[Image:I-215.svg|18px]]) | minorl1=[[Lake Elsinore]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Diego]] | minorr1=[[Fallbrook]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Riverside_County}} acrpjhpu79lodr0n55alqlkfau39psn 5289296 5289295 2026-06-08T01:30:44Z KingOfRushHour 2313166 /* Drink */ 5289296 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Temecula banner.JPG}} '''Temecula''' is a city in [[Riverside County]] in [[Southern California]]. Temecula is known for its wine and Balloon and Wine Festival. ==Understand== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Temecula |40.9 |65.3 |3.2 |42.2 |66.3 |3.7 |44.4 |69.5 |2.3 |47.7 |74.1 |1.0 |52.8 |81.0 |0.4 |58.3 |90.0 |0.1 |64.1 |96.7 |0.1 |64.8 |97.6 |0.1 |61.2 |92.2 |0.1 |52.9 |82.5 |0.6 |43.9 |73.2 |1.0 |40.5 |65.0 |2.1 |jansnow=0.2 |febsnow=0.0 |marsnow=0.0 |aprsnow=0.0 |maysnow=0.0 |junsnow=0.0 |julsnow=0.0 |augsnow=0.0 |sepsnow=0.0 |octsnow=0.0 |novsnow=0.0 |decsnow=0.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Temecula, California]] |description= }} ===Tourism office=== * {{listing | name=Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau | alt= | url=http://www.temeculacvb.com/ | email= | address=28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-491-6085 | tollfree=+1-888-363-2852 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-12-07 | content=Pick up maps, visitors guides, event listings, coupons and get the inside information on where to visit from the staff. Open daily. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Temecula is about an hour north of [[San Diego]] on Interstate 15. It is an hour south of [[San Bernardino]] on Interstate 15, and about an hour south of [[Riverside]] on Interstate 215. State Route 79 also passes through the town, heading north to [[Hemet]] and south to [[Julian]]. ===By plane=== The closest airports are in San Diego ({{IATA|SAN}}), 45 minutes south, and Ontario ({{IATA|ONT}}), 45 minutes north. French Valley general aviation airport is north of town. It is a popular location for small aircraft. ==Get around== Though Temecula is serviced by some buses, they are unreliable at best. Thus, Temecula has virtually no public transportation. If you are visiting, you should either have your own car or rent one, as the city is very spread out and the lack of public transport makes driving a necessity. ==See== * {{see | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=west of the I-15, exit Rancho California and turn right on Jefferson/Old Town Front Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the oldest and most historic part of town, complete with old western architecture and charming shops and restaurants. There is a lot of new development going on and it's worth taking half a day exploring Old Town. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Olive Oil Company | alt= | url=http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com/ | email= | address=28653 Old Town Front St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-654-8364 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Retail shop and olive oil tasting; a unique experience with helpful hosts who are happy to explain the differences in olive oil in detail. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Valley Museum | alt= | url=http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org | email= | address=28314 Mercedes St | lat=33.4974 | long=-117.1509 | directions= | phone=+1 951-694 6450 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Little Temecula History Center and Vail Ranch Headquarters | alt= | url=https://www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org | email= | address=31870 Redhawk Pkwy | lat= | long= | directions=east on Temecula Pkwy to shopping plaza on right | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Ranch complex open every day. Museum open Sundays 1-5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=The site encompasses a small history museum covering the Temecula Valley, in the historic Vail Ranch Headquarters complex. The old Vail Ranch Headquarters buildings were preserved and used as commercial buildings with displays and historic equipment scattered throughout. The Mormon Battalion marched through town when laying out the Southern Emigrant Trail that the Butterfield Stage line and the pony express later used. Emigrants came through town and stopped at Wolf's Store and stage stop (located at the ranch headquarters) on their way to northern gold rush towns. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Duck Pond | alt=Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial | url=https://temeculaca.gov/553/Temecula-Duck-Pond-Veterans-Memorial | email= | address=28250 Ynez Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near a freeway exit, right after this hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-25 | content=A nice little area to visit, it's a duck pond with a walking sidewalk so its good to walk as well and next to OBC restaurant too. It has a few memorials like a veteran memorial and a 9/11 one. }} ==Do== [[File:Temecula valley balloon and wine festival.jpg|thumb|Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival]] * {{do | name=Wine Tasting | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Temecula valley has 30 or more wineries with tasting rooms, including Callaway (owned by the same family as the golf club company) other popular choices include Thornton, Stuart Cellars, Mount Palomar, Wilson Creek and Falkner. The [http://www.gogrape.com/temecula Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle] picks up at all local hotels and takes you out for a full day of wine tasting. }} * {{do | name=Out and About | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Though there are a fair few shops and restaurants, Temecula (especially downtown) is not known as a late night club/bar scene, with the exception of Pechanga. Much of that is changing as many of the restaurants and bars are providing night time entertainment, such as karaoke at Texas Lils or live music at The Edge and The Collective. }} * {{do | name=Pechanga Resort and Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pechanga.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.456 | long=-117.107 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pechanga Resort and Casino | wikidata=Q7158663 | content=A Las Vegas gaming experience in Southern California home to a modern night club, several up-scale restaurants and food court, and theatre which plays host to many famous acts touring across the country }} * {{do | name=Old Town Temecula Community Theater | alt= | url=http://www.temeculatheater.org/ | email= | address=42051 Main St | lat=33.49316 | long=-117.14942 | directions= | phone=+1-866-OLD-TOWN (653-8696) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Palomar Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/ | email= | address= | lat=33.355833 | long=-116.865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palomar Observatory | image=P200 Dome Open.jpg | wikidata=Q191684 | content= }} * {{do | name=Vail Ranch Park | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/555/Vail-Ranch-Park | email= | address=32965 Harmony Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-27 | content=For teens and kids, this is a great spot to stop at, mainly what sets this apart from your average park is that this park has a free Zipline and a wild west theme. The park also has a very long trail perfect for sightseeing, dogwalking, relaxation, scootering, and biking. }} === Events === * '''[https://www.tvbwf.com/ Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival].''' Held annually in May at the Lake Skinner Recreational Area, east of the major wineries. Enjoy food and wine, hot-air balloons, and live music acts of multiple genres. * {{do | name=The Temecula Rod Run | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/991/Temecula-Rod-Run | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual hot rod festival in Old Town Temecula in February. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Considered the best area for tourists looking to pick up that nice little souvenir of Temecula. This area has many quaint and charming shops. }} * {{buy | name=The Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A conventional shopping mall. The mall has gone under extentsive redesign to set itself as an upscale mall with shops including Coach and Apple. Apart from shopping it's a very good place to sit down in the plaza. }} ==Eat== Temecula has more than its fair share of '50s-style diners, most located on the west side of the freeway, along Main Street. If you are looking for something less local, a drive up along Rancho California or Temecula Parkway/79 has numerous options for chain restaurants. * {{eat | name=The Broken Yolk Cafe | url=https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/temecula/ | email=temecula@thebrokenyolkcafe.com | address=26495 Ynez Rd | lat=33.5226 | long=-117.1586 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-229-YOLK | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 6AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mo's Egg House | url=http://www.1mosegghouse.com/ | email= | address=27405 Jefferson Ave | lat=33.5187 | long=-117.1638 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-7708 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-1PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Original Pancake House | url=https://ophtemecula.com/ | email= | address=41377 Margarita Road Suite F101 | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.1502 | directions=in the outer circle of the Promenade Mall near Macoroni Grill | phone=+1 951-296-9016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} ==Drink== Lots of locally produced wine. * {{drink | name=1909 Fluid & Fare Gastropub | alt= | url=https://www.1909temecula.com/ | email= | address=28656 Old Town Front St | lat=33.49341 | long=-117.14857 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 9AM-10PM, F 9AM-1AM, Sa 8:30AM-1AM, Su 8:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2024-08-06 | content=A popular place in Old Town Temecula, centrally placed and hard to miss. Full bar, extensive food menu including brunch every day. }} * {{drink | name=Ponte Winery | alt= | url=https://www.pontewinery.com/ | email= | address=35053 Rancho California Rd | lat=33.5368 | long=-117.0504 | directions=in the Ponte Vineyard Inn next door to the winery | phone=+1 951-694-8855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Wine tasting by day, and wine country's first full bar by night: The Cellar, in the basement of the Ponte Inn next door to the winery. Excellent service throughout the grounds, top-notch wines, and beautiful grounds. }} * {{drink | name=Wiens Cellars | alt= | url=http://www.wienscellars.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.539 | long=-117.0467 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wilson Creek Winery | alt= | url=http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.547 | long=-117.0453 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-21 | content=Well-known and trendy. Crowded and hard to find parking on most weekends. }} * {{drink | name=Leoness Cellars | alt= | url=https://www.leonesscellars.com/ | email= | address=38311 De Portola Rd | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.0184 | directions= | phone=+1 951-302-7601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=Great wines, excellent restaurant, picturesque grounds with a view of the valley. Located near the newest winemakers in Temecula, but with many years of successful winemaking history. }} * {{drink | name=Europa Village | alt= | url=https://www.europavillage.com/ | email= | address=41150 Via Europa | lat=33.5233 | long=-117.0863 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-1818 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=A new development encompassing food and wine varietals from Spain (Bolero Winery), Italy (Vienza), and (under construction) France. The property also includes an inn. }} * {{drink | name=Oak Mountain Winery | alt= | url=https://oakmountainwinery.com/ | email= | address=36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5183 | long=-117.0213 | directions= | phone=+1 951 699 9102 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The winery has bored a cylindrical tunnel into the hill on the property to create a man-made cave. In the cave are an excellent restaurant and a distillery that's open late on weekends. The wines and service are very good too. }} * {{drink | name=Altísima Winery | alt= | url=https://altisimawinery.com/ | email= | address=37440 De Portola Rd, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5130 | long=-117.0188 | directions= | phone=+1 951 422 2525 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Pronounced with an accent on the first "i", this is the current most-popular winery on weekends on the De Portola trail. Parking can be a challenge but generally worth it for the views of the winery and the people-watching. The restaurant, wines, and service will keep you coming back. }} * {{drink | name=Temecula Beer & Wine Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in Old Town near the bus depot and Sweet Lumpy's Barbeque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small and friendly outdoor bar. }} Breweries: * {{drink | name=Iron Fire Brewing Co | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ironfire-Brewing-Company/321064204579714 | email= | address=42095 Zevo Drive Suite #1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 3-8PM | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Country Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05456.html | email= | address=27706 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7378 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 699-7995 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/tzcla | email= | address=27660 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-699-2444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Temecula - Rancho California | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.temecula.743.html | email= | address=41900 Moreno Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7199 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 676-2619 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | url=http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=CA143 | email= | address=27338 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-296-3788 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Temecula | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxtmes-embassy-suites-temecula-valley-wine-country/ | email= | address=29345 Rancho California Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content= }} == Stay safe == Temecula is considered to be one of the safest cities in all of California. Virtually every area of town is considered safe to walk, but caution should be taken walking at night in the area around the apartment complexes on Pujol Street near Old Town, and the area of the apartment complexes just east of the Rancho California/Ynez intersection across from the Temecula Town Center. Though still relatively safe, there has been an increase in gang activity and the usual related crimes: drugs, car thefts and assaults. ==Go next== *[[Los Angeles]] and [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] are accessible via 15N to 91W. Try to avoid travel during rush hours. *[[San Diego]], to the south, is accessible via 15S. *[[Oceanside]] and [[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] are among the closer beach communities and can be accessed via 15S to 78W. *[[Idyllwild]] is a nearby mountain resort. {{routebox | image1=I-15.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Riverside]] (Via spur [[Image:I-215.svg|18px]]) | minorl1=[[Lake Elsinore]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Diego]] | minorr1=[[Fallbrook]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Riverside_County}} kq9qrdc285ks4i048ez7azptcd662cx 5289297 5289296 2026-06-08T01:37:24Z KingOfRushHour 2313166 /* Drink */ Added listing for Bottaia winery 5289297 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Temecula banner.JPG}} '''Temecula''' is a city in [[Riverside County]] in [[Southern California]]. Temecula is known for its wine and Balloon and Wine Festival. ==Understand== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Temecula |40.9 |65.3 |3.2 |42.2 |66.3 |3.7 |44.4 |69.5 |2.3 |47.7 |74.1 |1.0 |52.8 |81.0 |0.4 |58.3 |90.0 |0.1 |64.1 |96.7 |0.1 |64.8 |97.6 |0.1 |61.2 |92.2 |0.1 |52.9 |82.5 |0.6 |43.9 |73.2 |1.0 |40.5 |65.0 |2.1 |jansnow=0.2 |febsnow=0.0 |marsnow=0.0 |aprsnow=0.0 |maysnow=0.0 |junsnow=0.0 |julsnow=0.0 |augsnow=0.0 |sepsnow=0.0 |octsnow=0.0 |novsnow=0.0 |decsnow=0.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Temecula, California]] |description= }} ===Tourism office=== * {{listing | name=Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau | alt= | url=http://www.temeculacvb.com/ | email= | address=28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-491-6085 | tollfree=+1-888-363-2852 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-12-07 | content=Pick up maps, visitors guides, event listings, coupons and get the inside information on where to visit from the staff. Open daily. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Temecula is about an hour north of [[San Diego]] on Interstate 15. It is an hour south of [[San Bernardino]] on Interstate 15, and about an hour south of [[Riverside]] on Interstate 215. State Route 79 also passes through the town, heading north to [[Hemet]] and south to [[Julian]]. ===By plane=== The closest airports are in San Diego ({{IATA|SAN}}), 45 minutes south, and Ontario ({{IATA|ONT}}), 45 minutes north. French Valley general aviation airport is north of town. It is a popular location for small aircraft. ==Get around== Though Temecula is serviced by some buses, they are unreliable at best. Thus, Temecula has virtually no public transportation. If you are visiting, you should either have your own car or rent one, as the city is very spread out and the lack of public transport makes driving a necessity. ==See== * {{see | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=west of the I-15, exit Rancho California and turn right on Jefferson/Old Town Front Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the oldest and most historic part of town, complete with old western architecture and charming shops and restaurants. There is a lot of new development going on and it's worth taking half a day exploring Old Town. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Olive Oil Company | alt= | url=http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com/ | email= | address=28653 Old Town Front St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-654-8364 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Retail shop and olive oil tasting; a unique experience with helpful hosts who are happy to explain the differences in olive oil in detail. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Valley Museum | alt= | url=http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org | email= | address=28314 Mercedes St | lat=33.4974 | long=-117.1509 | directions= | phone=+1 951-694 6450 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Little Temecula History Center and Vail Ranch Headquarters | alt= | url=https://www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org | email= | address=31870 Redhawk Pkwy | lat= | long= | directions=east on Temecula Pkwy to shopping plaza on right | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Ranch complex open every day. Museum open Sundays 1-5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=The site encompasses a small history museum covering the Temecula Valley, in the historic Vail Ranch Headquarters complex. The old Vail Ranch Headquarters buildings were preserved and used as commercial buildings with displays and historic equipment scattered throughout. The Mormon Battalion marched through town when laying out the Southern Emigrant Trail that the Butterfield Stage line and the pony express later used. Emigrants came through town and stopped at Wolf's Store and stage stop (located at the ranch headquarters) on their way to northern gold rush towns. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Duck Pond | alt=Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial | url=https://temeculaca.gov/553/Temecula-Duck-Pond-Veterans-Memorial | email= | address=28250 Ynez Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near a freeway exit, right after this hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-25 | content=A nice little area to visit, it's a duck pond with a walking sidewalk so its good to walk as well and next to OBC restaurant too. It has a few memorials like a veteran memorial and a 9/11 one. }} ==Do== [[File:Temecula valley balloon and wine festival.jpg|thumb|Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival]] * {{do | name=Wine Tasting | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Temecula valley has 30 or more wineries with tasting rooms, including Callaway (owned by the same family as the golf club company) other popular choices include Thornton, Stuart Cellars, Mount Palomar, Wilson Creek and Falkner. The [http://www.gogrape.com/temecula Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle] picks up at all local hotels and takes you out for a full day of wine tasting. }} * {{do | name=Out and About | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Though there are a fair few shops and restaurants, Temecula (especially downtown) is not known as a late night club/bar scene, with the exception of Pechanga. Much of that is changing as many of the restaurants and bars are providing night time entertainment, such as karaoke at Texas Lils or live music at The Edge and The Collective. }} * {{do | name=Pechanga Resort and Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pechanga.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.456 | long=-117.107 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pechanga Resort and Casino | wikidata=Q7158663 | content=A Las Vegas gaming experience in Southern California home to a modern night club, several up-scale restaurants and food court, and theatre which plays host to many famous acts touring across the country }} * {{do | name=Old Town Temecula Community Theater | alt= | url=http://www.temeculatheater.org/ | email= | address=42051 Main St | lat=33.49316 | long=-117.14942 | directions= | phone=+1-866-OLD-TOWN (653-8696) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Palomar Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/ | email= | address= | lat=33.355833 | long=-116.865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palomar Observatory | image=P200 Dome Open.jpg | wikidata=Q191684 | content= }} * {{do | name=Vail Ranch Park | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/555/Vail-Ranch-Park | email= | address=32965 Harmony Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-27 | content=For teens and kids, this is a great spot to stop at, mainly what sets this apart from your average park is that this park has a free Zipline and a wild west theme. The park also has a very long trail perfect for sightseeing, dogwalking, relaxation, scootering, and biking. }} === Events === * '''[https://www.tvbwf.com/ Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival].''' Held annually in May at the Lake Skinner Recreational Area, east of the major wineries. Enjoy food and wine, hot-air balloons, and live music acts of multiple genres. * {{do | name=The Temecula Rod Run | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/991/Temecula-Rod-Run | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual hot rod festival in Old Town Temecula in February. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Considered the best area for tourists looking to pick up that nice little souvenir of Temecula. This area has many quaint and charming shops. }} * {{buy | name=The Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A conventional shopping mall. The mall has gone under extentsive redesign to set itself as an upscale mall with shops including Coach and Apple. Apart from shopping it's a very good place to sit down in the plaza. }} ==Eat== Temecula has more than its fair share of '50s-style diners, most located on the west side of the freeway, along Main Street. If you are looking for something less local, a drive up along Rancho California or Temecula Parkway/79 has numerous options for chain restaurants. * {{eat | name=The Broken Yolk Cafe | url=https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/temecula/ | email=temecula@thebrokenyolkcafe.com | address=26495 Ynez Rd | lat=33.5226 | long=-117.1586 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-229-YOLK | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 6AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mo's Egg House | url=http://www.1mosegghouse.com/ | email= | address=27405 Jefferson Ave | lat=33.5187 | long=-117.1638 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-7708 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-1PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Original Pancake House | url=https://ophtemecula.com/ | email= | address=41377 Margarita Road Suite F101 | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.1502 | directions=in the outer circle of the Promenade Mall near Macoroni Grill | phone=+1 951-296-9016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} ==Drink== Lots of locally produced wine. * {{drink | name=1909 Fluid & Fare Gastropub | alt= | url=https://www.1909temecula.com/ | email= | address=28656 Old Town Front St | lat=33.49341 | long=-117.14857 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 9AM-10PM, F 9AM-1AM, Sa 8:30AM-1AM, Su 8:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2024-08-06 | content=A popular place in Old Town Temecula, centrally placed and hard to miss. Full bar, extensive food menu including brunch every day. }} * {{drink | name=Ponte Winery | alt= | url=https://www.pontewinery.com/ | email= | address=35053 Rancho California Rd | lat=33.5368 | long=-117.0504 | directions=in the Ponte Vineyard Inn next door to the winery | phone=+1 951-694-8855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Wine tasting by day, and wine country's first full bar by night: The Cellar, in the basement of the Ponte Inn next door to the winery. Excellent service throughout the grounds, top-notch wines, and beautiful grounds. }} * {{drink | name=Wiens Cellars | alt= | url=http://www.wienscellars.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.539 | long=-117.0467 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wilson Creek Winery | alt= | url=http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.547 | long=-117.0453 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-21 | content=Well-known and trendy. Crowded and hard to find parking on most weekends. }} * {{drink | name=Leoness Cellars | alt= | url=https://www.leonesscellars.com/ | email= | address=38311 De Portola Rd | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.0184 | directions= | phone=+1 951-302-7601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=Great wines, excellent restaurant, picturesque grounds with a view of the valley. Located near the newest winemakers in Temecula, but with many years of successful winemaking history. }} * {{drink | name=Europa Village | alt= | url=https://www.europavillage.com/ | email= | address=41150 Via Europa | lat=33.5233 | long=-117.0863 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-1818 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=A new development encompassing food and wine varietals from Spain (Bolero Winery), Italy (Vienza), and (under construction) France. The property also includes an inn. }} * {{drink | name=Oak Mountain Winery | alt= | url=https://oakmountainwinery.com/ | email= | address=36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5183 | long=-117.0213 | directions= | phone=+1 951 699 9102 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The winery has bored a cylindrical tunnel into the hill on the property to create a man-made cave. In the cave are an excellent restaurant and a distillery that's open late on weekends. The wines and service are very good too. }} * {{drink | name=Altísima Winery | alt= | url=https://altisimawinery.com/ | email= | address=37440 De Portola Rd, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5130 | long=-117.0188 | directions= | phone=+1 951 422 2525 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Pronounced with an accent on the first "i", this is the current most-popular winery on weekends on the De Portola trail. Parking can be a challenge but generally worth it for the views of the winery and the people-watching. The restaurant, wines, and service will keep you coming back. }} * {{drink | name=Temecula Beer & Wine Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in Old Town near the bus depot and Sweet Lumpy's Barbeque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small and friendly outdoor bar. }} Breweries: * {{drink | name=Iron Fire Brewing Co | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ironfire-Brewing-Company/321064204579714 | email= | address=42095 Zevo Drive Suite #1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 3-8PM | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Bottaia winery | alt= | url=https://bottaiawinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.54030 | long=-117.04449 | directions= | phone=+1 951 365 3388 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A newer winery, pleasant to visit, great service, offering good appetizers and good wines overlooking the vineyards. Offers a wine blending lab by appointment. Co-located with a pool with open bar that's open in the warm months. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Country Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05456.html | email= | address=27706 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7378 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 699-7995 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/tzcla | email= | address=27660 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-699-2444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Temecula - Rancho California | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.temecula.743.html | email= | address=41900 Moreno Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7199 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 676-2619 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | url=http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=CA143 | email= | address=27338 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-296-3788 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Temecula | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxtmes-embassy-suites-temecula-valley-wine-country/ | email= | address=29345 Rancho California Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content= }} == Stay safe == Temecula is considered to be one of the safest cities in all of California. Virtually every area of town is considered safe to walk, but caution should be taken walking at night in the area around the apartment complexes on Pujol Street near Old Town, and the area of the apartment complexes just east of the Rancho California/Ynez intersection across from the Temecula Town Center. Though still relatively safe, there has been an increase in gang activity and the usual related crimes: drugs, car thefts and assaults. ==Go next== *[[Los Angeles]] and [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] are accessible via 15N to 91W. Try to avoid travel during rush hours. *[[San Diego]], to the south, is accessible via 15S. *[[Oceanside]] and [[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] are among the closer beach communities and can be accessed via 15S to 78W. *[[Idyllwild]] is a nearby mountain resort. {{routebox | image1=I-15.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Riverside]] (Via spur [[Image:I-215.svg|18px]]) | minorl1=[[Lake Elsinore]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Diego]] | minorr1=[[Fallbrook]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Riverside_County}} 3rlpqjjrv1b8oa4f6ppaooknmybwoos 5289298 5289297 2026-06-08T01:39:49Z KingOfRushHour 2313166 /* Drink */ 5289298 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Temecula banner.JPG}} '''Temecula''' is a city in [[Riverside County]] in [[Southern California]]. Temecula is known for its wine and Balloon and Wine Festival. ==Understand== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Temecula |40.9 |65.3 |3.2 |42.2 |66.3 |3.7 |44.4 |69.5 |2.3 |47.7 |74.1 |1.0 |52.8 |81.0 |0.4 |58.3 |90.0 |0.1 |64.1 |96.7 |0.1 |64.8 |97.6 |0.1 |61.2 |92.2 |0.1 |52.9 |82.5 |0.6 |43.9 |73.2 |1.0 |40.5 |65.0 |2.1 |jansnow=0.2 |febsnow=0.0 |marsnow=0.0 |aprsnow=0.0 |maysnow=0.0 |junsnow=0.0 |julsnow=0.0 |augsnow=0.0 |sepsnow=0.0 |octsnow=0.0 |novsnow=0.0 |decsnow=0.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Temecula, California]] |description= }} ===Tourism office=== * {{listing | name=Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau | alt= | url=http://www.temeculacvb.com/ | email= | address=28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-491-6085 | tollfree=+1-888-363-2852 | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-12-07 | content=Pick up maps, visitors guides, event listings, coupons and get the inside information on where to visit from the staff. Open daily. }} ==Get in== {{mapframe|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=12}} {{mapshape}} ===By car=== Temecula is about an hour north of [[San Diego]] on Interstate 15. It is an hour south of [[San Bernardino]] on Interstate 15, and about an hour south of [[Riverside]] on Interstate 215. State Route 79 also passes through the town, heading north to [[Hemet]] and south to [[Julian]]. ===By plane=== The closest airports are in San Diego ({{IATA|SAN}}), 45 minutes south, and Ontario ({{IATA|ONT}}), 45 minutes north. French Valley general aviation airport is north of town. It is a popular location for small aircraft. ==Get around== Though Temecula is serviced by some buses, they are unreliable at best. Thus, Temecula has virtually no public transportation. If you are visiting, you should either have your own car or rent one, as the city is very spread out and the lack of public transport makes driving a necessity. ==See== * {{see | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=west of the I-15, exit Rancho California and turn right on Jefferson/Old Town Front Street | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=This is the oldest and most historic part of town, complete with old western architecture and charming shops and restaurants. There is a lot of new development going on and it's worth taking half a day exploring Old Town. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Olive Oil Company | alt= | url=http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com/ | email= | address=28653 Old Town Front St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-866-654-8364 | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Retail shop and olive oil tasting; a unique experience with helpful hosts who are happy to explain the differences in olive oil in detail. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Valley Museum | alt= | url=http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org | email= | address=28314 Mercedes St | lat=33.4974 | long=-117.1509 | directions= | phone=+1 951-694 6450 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-07-15 | content= }} * {{listing | name=Little Temecula History Center and Vail Ranch Headquarters | alt= | url=https://www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org | email= | address=31870 Redhawk Pkwy | lat= | long= | directions=east on Temecula Pkwy to shopping plaza on right | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Ranch complex open every day. Museum open Sundays 1-5PM | price=Free | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=The site encompasses a small history museum covering the Temecula Valley, in the historic Vail Ranch Headquarters complex. The old Vail Ranch Headquarters buildings were preserved and used as commercial buildings with displays and historic equipment scattered throughout. The Mormon Battalion marched through town when laying out the Southern Emigrant Trail that the Butterfield Stage line and the pony express later used. Emigrants came through town and stopped at Wolf's Store and stage stop (located at the ranch headquarters) on their way to northern gold rush towns. }} * {{see | name=Temecula Duck Pond | alt=Temecula Duck Pond & Veterans Memorial | url=https://temeculaca.gov/553/Temecula-Duck-Pond-Veterans-Memorial | email= | address=28250 Ynez Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near a freeway exit, right after this hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-25 | content=A nice little area to visit, it's a duck pond with a walking sidewalk so its good to walk as well and next to OBC restaurant too. It has a few memorials like a veteran memorial and a 9/11 one. }} ==Do== [[File:Temecula valley balloon and wine festival.jpg|thumb|Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival]] * {{do | name=Wine Tasting | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The Temecula valley has 30 or more wineries with tasting rooms, including Callaway (owned by the same family as the golf club company) other popular choices include Thornton, Stuart Cellars, Mount Palomar, Wilson Creek and Falkner. The [http://www.gogrape.com/temecula Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle] picks up at all local hotels and takes you out for a full day of wine tasting. }} * {{do | name=Out and About | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Though there are a fair few shops and restaurants, Temecula (especially downtown) is not known as a late night club/bar scene, with the exception of Pechanga. Much of that is changing as many of the restaurants and bars are providing night time entertainment, such as karaoke at Texas Lils or live music at The Edge and The Collective. }} * {{do | name=Pechanga Resort and Casino | alt= | url=http://www.pechanga.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.456 | long=-117.107 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pechanga Resort and Casino | wikidata=Q7158663 | content=A Las Vegas gaming experience in Southern California home to a modern night club, several up-scale restaurants and food court, and theatre which plays host to many famous acts touring across the country }} * {{do | name=Old Town Temecula Community Theater | alt= | url=http://www.temeculatheater.org/ | email= | address=42051 Main St | lat=33.49316 | long=-117.14942 | directions= | phone=+1-866-OLD-TOWN (653-8696) | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Palomar Observatory | alt= | url=http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/ | email= | address= | lat=33.355833 | long=-116.865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Palomar Observatory | image=P200 Dome Open.jpg | wikidata=Q191684 | content= }} * {{do | name=Vail Ranch Park | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/555/Vail-Ranch-Park | email= | address=32965 Harmony Ln | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-04-27 | content=For teens and kids, this is a great spot to stop at, mainly what sets this apart from your average park is that this park has a free Zipline and a wild west theme. The park also has a very long trail perfect for sightseeing, dogwalking, relaxation, scootering, and biking. }} === Events === * '''[https://www.tvbwf.com/ Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival].''' Held annually in May at the Lake Skinner Recreational Area, east of the major wineries. Enjoy food and wine, hot-air balloons, and live music acts of multiple genres. * {{do | name=The Temecula Rod Run | alt= | url=https://temeculaca.gov/991/Temecula-Rod-Run | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Annual hot rod festival in Old Town Temecula in February. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Old Town Temecula | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Considered the best area for tourists looking to pick up that nice little souvenir of Temecula. This area has many quaint and charming shops. }} * {{buy | name=The Promenade | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A conventional shopping mall. The mall has gone under extentsive redesign to set itself as an upscale mall with shops including Coach and Apple. Apart from shopping it's a very good place to sit down in the plaza. }} ==Eat== Temecula has more than its fair share of '50s-style diners, most located on the west side of the freeway, along Main Street. If you are looking for something less local, a drive up along Rancho California or Temecula Parkway/79 has numerous options for chain restaurants. * {{eat | name=The Broken Yolk Cafe | url=https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/temecula/ | email=temecula@thebrokenyolkcafe.com | address=26495 Ynez Rd | lat=33.5226 | long=-117.1586 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-855-229-YOLK | fax= | hours=M-F 6AM-2PM, Sa Su 6AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Mo's Egg House | url=http://www.1mosegghouse.com/ | email= | address=27405 Jefferson Ave | lat=33.5187 | long=-117.1638 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-7708 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 7AM-1PM | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Original Pancake House | url=https://ophtemecula.com/ | email= | address=41377 Margarita Road Suite F101 | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.1502 | directions=in the outer circle of the Promenade Mall near Macoroni Grill | phone=+1 951-296-9016 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-06-14 | content= }} ==Drink== Lots of locally produced wine. * {{drink | name=Temecula Beer & Wine Garden | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=in Old Town near the bus depot and Sweet Lumpy's Barbeque | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Small and friendly outdoor bar. }} * {{drink | name=1909 Fluid & Fare Gastropub | alt= | url=https://www.1909temecula.com/ | email= | address=28656 Old Town Front St | lat=33.49341 | long=-117.14857 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 9AM-10PM, F 9AM-1AM, Sa 8:30AM-1AM, Su 8:30AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2024-08-06 | content=A popular place in Old Town Temecula, centrally placed and hard to miss. Full bar, extensive food menu including brunch every day. }} Wineries: * {{drink | name=Altísima Winery | alt= | url=https://altisimawinery.com/ | email= | address=37440 De Portola Rd, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5130 | long=-117.0188 | directions= | phone=+1 951 422 2525 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Pronounced with an accent on the first "i", this is the current most-popular winery on weekends on the De Portola trail. Parking can be a challenge but generally worth it for the views of the winery and the people-watching. The restaurant, wines, and service will keep you coming back. }} * {{drink | name=Bottaia winery | alt= | url=https://bottaiawinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.54030 | long=-117.04449 | directions= | phone=+1 951 365 3388 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=A newer winery, pleasant to visit, great service, offering good appetizers and good wines overlooking the vineyards. Offers a wine blending lab by appointment. Co-located with a pool with open bar that's open in the warm months. }} * {{drink | name=Europa Village | alt= | url=https://www.europavillage.com/ | email= | address=41150 Via Europa | lat=33.5233 | long=-117.0863 | directions= | phone=+1 951-506-1818 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=A new development encompassing food and wine varietals from Spain (Bolero Winery), Italy (Vienza), and (under construction) France. The property also includes an inn. }} * {{drink | name=Leoness Cellars | alt= | url=https://www.leonesscellars.com/ | email= | address=38311 De Portola Rd | lat=33.5237 | long=-117.0184 | directions= | phone=+1 951-302-7601 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-19 | content=Great wines, excellent restaurant, picturesque grounds with a view of the valley. Located near the newest winemakers in Temecula, but with many years of successful winemaking history. }} * {{drink | name=Oak Mountain Winery | alt= | url=https://oakmountainwinery.com/ | email= | address=36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA | lat=33.5183 | long=-117.0213 | directions= | phone=+1 951 699 9102 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=The winery has bored a cylindrical tunnel into the hill on the property to create a man-made cave. In the cave are an excellent restaurant and a distillery that's open late on weekends. The wines and service are very good too. }} * {{drink | name=Ponte Winery | alt= | url=https://www.pontewinery.com/ | email= | address=35053 Rancho California Rd | lat=33.5368 | long=-117.0504 | directions=in the Ponte Vineyard Inn next door to the winery | phone=+1 951-694-8855 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=Wine tasting by day, and wine country's first full bar by night: The Cellar, in the basement of the Ponte Inn next door to the winery. Excellent service throughout the grounds, top-notch wines, and beautiful grounds. }} * {{drink | name=Wiens Cellars | alt= | url=http://www.wienscellars.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.539 | long=-117.0467 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{drink | name=Wilson Creek Winery | alt= | url=http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/ | email= | address= | lat=33.547 | long=-117.0453 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-21 | content=Well-known and trendy. Crowded and hard to find parking on most weekends. }} Breweries: * {{drink | name=Iron Fire Brewing Co | url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ironfire-Brewing-Company/321064204579714 | email= | address=42095 Zevo Drive Suite #1 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Daily 3-8PM | price= | content= }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Country Inn | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.05456.html | email= | address=27706 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7378 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 699-7995 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Holiday Inn Express | url=http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/tzcla | email= | address=27660 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-699-2444 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Temecula - Rancho California | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/content/g6/en/home/motels.ca.temecula.743.html | email= | address=41900 Moreno Dr | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-676-7199 | tollfree= | fax=+1 951 676-2619 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Quality Inn | url=http://www.qualityinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=CA143 | email= | address=27338 Jefferson Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 951-296-3788 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Embassy Suites Temecula | alt= | url=https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxtmes-embassy-suites-temecula-valley-wine-country/ | email= | address=29345 Rancho California Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content= }} == Stay safe == Temecula is considered to be one of the safest cities in all of California. Virtually every area of town is considered safe to walk, but caution should be taken walking at night in the area around the apartment complexes on Pujol Street near Old Town, and the area of the apartment complexes just east of the Rancho California/Ynez intersection across from the Temecula Town Center. Though still relatively safe, there has been an increase in gang activity and the usual related crimes: drugs, car thefts and assaults. ==Go next== *[[Los Angeles]] and [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]] are accessible via 15N to 91W. Try to avoid travel during rush hours. *[[San Diego]], to the south, is accessible via 15S. *[[Oceanside]] and [[Carlsbad (California)|Carlsbad]] are among the closer beach communities and can be accessed via 15S to 78W. *[[Idyllwild]] is a nearby mountain resort. {{routebox | image1=I-15.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Riverside]] (Via spur [[Image:I-215.svg|18px]]) | minorl1=[[Lake Elsinore]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[San Diego]] | minorr1=[[Fallbrook]] }} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|33.503333|-117.123611|zoom=13}} {{isPartOf|Riverside_County}} polw7c54ot8bqkkt230a2revju5tjk2 0 36096 5289208 5283206 2026-06-07T20:16:54Z ~2026-33683-93 2419788 /* By bicycle */ Added listing for Tirana Bike Tour 5289208 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several travel agencies deliver city bike tours as an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. [Https://albaniaturism.com/st_tour/tirana-bike-tour/ '''Tirana Bike Tour'''] is a daily bike tour operating daily, starting from the Skanderbeg square on 9:00 and 17:00. The tours are typically between 3-4 hours. The price varies between 25-30 € per person. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. Phone: +355677309886. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://albaniaturism.com/st_tour/tirana-bike-tour/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355677309886 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=is a daily bike tour operating daily, starting from the Skanderbeg square on 9:00 and 17:00. The tours are typically between 3-4 hours. The price varies between 25-30 € per person. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url= | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=50 lek | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} kt3ujws0ydmz9act9tq5q0wascstbme 5289210 5289208 2026-06-07T20:19:46Z ~2026-33683-93 2419788 /* By bicycle */ 5289210 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several travel agencies deliver city bike tours as an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://albaniaturism.com/st_tour/tirana-bike-tour/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355677309886 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=is a daily bike tour operating daily, starting from the Skanderbeg square on 9:00 and 17:00. The tours are typically between 3-4 hours. The price varies between 25-30 € per person. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url= | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=50 lek | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} qlopqset6ycsr6j8onfz5pcei8vun13 5289211 5289210 2026-06-07T20:21:22Z ~2026-33683-93 2419788 /* By bicycle */ Updated listing for Tirana Bike Tour 5289211 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several travel agencies deliver city bike tours as an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://albaniaturism.com/st_tour/tirana-bike-tour/ | email= | address= | lat=41.330845 | long=19.8252 | directions= | phone=+355677309886 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=is a daily bike tour operating daily, starting from the Skanderbeg square on 9:00 and 17:00. The tours are typically between 3-4 hours. The price varies between 25-30 € per person. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url= | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=50 lek | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} 0vuxo6yfnagkryhain6e9u0fjvfx8zy 5289212 5289211 2026-06-07T20:25:31Z ~2026-33683-93 2419788 /* By bicycle */ Updated listing for Tirana Bike Tour 5289212 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several travel agencies deliver city bike tours as an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://biketirana.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.330845 | long=19.8252 | directions= | phone=+355677309886 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=is a daily bike tour operating daily, starting from the Skanderbeg square on 9:00 and 17:00. The tours are typically between 3-4 hours. The price varies between 25-30 € per person. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url= | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=50 lek | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} borf294lse53g86y0dfd48v71qk6df3 5289213 5289212 2026-06-07T20:28:11Z ~2026-33683-93 2419788 /* By bicycle */ Updated listing for Tirana Bike Tour 5289213 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several travel agencies deliver city bike tours as an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://biketirana.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.330845 | long=19.8252 | directions= | phone=+355 69 224 2264 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=is a daily bike tour operating daily, starting from the Skanderbeg square on 9:00 and 17:00. The tours are typically between 3-4 hours. The price varies between 25-30 € per person. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url= | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=50 lek | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} aqlfl01uv0w892kzvvrhfndlqeex2pn 5289214 5289213 2026-06-07T20:29:45Z ~2026-33683-93 2419788 /* By bicycle */ Updated listing for Tirana Bike Tour 5289214 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several travel agencies deliver city bike tours as an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://biketirana.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.330845 | long=19.8252 | directions= | phone=+355 69 224 2264 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=is a daily city bike tour operating daily, starting from at 10am. The tours are typically between 3-4 hours. The price varies between 25-30 € per person. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url= | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=50 lek | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} k2ug1l9mivpr4dxvpem7acba9ydx5s4 5289215 5289214 2026-06-07T20:32:29Z ~2026-33683-93 2419788 /* By bicycle */ 5289215 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several bike tour operators provide an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://biketirana.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.330845 | long=19.8252 | directions= | phone=+355 69 224 2264 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=is a daily city bike tour operating daily, starting from at 10am. The tours are typically between 3-4 hours. The price varies between 25-30 € per person. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url= | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=50 lek | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} 743ovf7tde517usl6wgy6j5gftlg38d 5289219 5289215 2026-06-07T20:34:59Z ~2026-33683-93 2419788 /* By bicycle */ Updated listing for Tirana Bike Tour 5289219 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several bike tour operators provide an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://biketirana.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.330845 | long=19.8252 | directions= | phone=+355 69 224 2264 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 (2500 lek) | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=run daily city bike tours, starting from at 10am. The tours last about 3 hours. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url= | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=50 lek | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} j67f8bzlgirgbq775ei9dg2ssd3bejt 5289225 5289219 2026-06-07T20:37:09Z ~2026-33683-93 2419788 /* By bicycle */ Updated listing for Tirana Bike Tour 5289225 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several bike tour operators provide an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://biketirana.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.330845 | long=19.8252 | directions= | phone=+355 69 224 2264 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 (2500 lek) | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=run daily city bike tours, starting from at 10am. The tours last about 3 hours. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. Bikes can also be rented for self tours with free PDF guide provided. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url= | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=50 lek | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} o53tcjc156cienz5tadccuo93tq165v 5289437 5289225 2026-06-08T11:41:30Z ~2026-17385-09 2388048 /* Landmarks */ Updated listing for Tirana Zoo 5289437 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several bike tour operators provide an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://biketirana.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.330845 | long=19.8252 | directions= | phone=+355 69 224 2264 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 (2500 lek) | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=run daily city bike tours, starting from at 10am. The tours last about 3 hours. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. Bikes can also be rented for self tours with free PDF guide provided. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url=https://albaniaturism.com/tirana-zoo/ | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Adults €10, Children under 12 €5 | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} m9kvc0hq3kt4cd63surrfpib9wa75py 5289438 5289437 2026-06-08T11:45:31Z ~2026-17385-09 2388048 /* Money */ 5289438 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Tirana Panorama 2024.jpg|dotm=yes}} '''Tirana''' (Albanian: ''Tiranë'') is the bustling and relatively modernised capital of [[Albania]]. It is the most important economic, financial, political and trade centre in the country. Tourists often find the city charming, with both cosmopolitan and small town feelings, and a lively night life. ==Understand== {{climate chart |Tirana |1.8 |11.6 |143.0 |2.6 |12.9 |132.0 |4.5 |15.6 |115.0 |7.9 |19.0 |104.0 |12.1 |23.8 |103.0 |15.6 |27.7 |68.0 |17.2 |30.7 |42.0 |16.9 |30.7 |46.0 |14.1 |27.3 |78.0 |10.1 |21.8 |114.0 |6.3 |17.1 |172.0 |3.2 |13.0 |148.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Tirana]] |description= }} [[Image:Tirana from Above 2016.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of downtown Tirana from Skytower]] Sulejman Pasha Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet, established the city in 1614. His first constructions were a mosque, a bakery and a ''hamam'' or Turkish bath. On 8 February 1920, Tirana was made the temporary capital by the Congress of Lushnje, and it was proclaimed the permanent capital on 31 December 1925. Today, Tirana suffers from pollution problems mainly due to the rapid increase in cars in the city and continuous construction, compounded by its position in a valley and air pollution blown in from heavy industry in Serbia. Long gone are the days when Tirana used to be subject to power outages almost daily and this made Tirana a noisy city as the lack of power and lack of traffic lights had cars navigating by honking their horns. The situation has dramatically improved regarding power outages. Tirana is undergoing a major renovation from its totalitarian days. Many of the ugly dull buildings have been repainted (including many crossings), but a lot of work outside of center is still to be done. English is the second language of many younger population, with many older residents speaking Italian. The main business and entertainment area (not by coincidence) has become "The Block" (Blloku), which is the area where in the past, the communist leaders used to live under strict protection. Tirana is a youthful and lively city of 528,000 people (2024) resonating constant energy. The city was the European Youth Capital for 2022. Locals prefer to hang out at the many cafes and main parks. A popular retreat is by cable car to Mount Dajti where one can get a panoramic view of the city from above. Albanians are very hospitable towards foreigners, despite media frequently portraying them unfairly as thieves and mobsters. Tirana is very approachable if you're the adventurous type. Crime is rarely, if ever, directed towards foreigners and costs are very low by regional standards. The worst experience you may have is with the erratic driving style of Albanians. ===Tourist office=== * {{listing | name=Tourist information office | alt= | url=https://www.visit-tirana.com/ | email=infotourism@tirana.gov.al | address=Rruga Ded Gjo Luli 4/Rruga Vorpsi | lat=41.33036 | long= 19.81699 |directions=just north of Skanderbeg Square (behind the National Historic Museum)| phone=| fax=| hours=open M-F 09:00-19:00 (as of 2022)| price=| content=The English-speaking staff are very helpful and can provide city and public transport maps and directions to hostels and hotels. Also free copies of "Tirana in your Pocket" guide, which includes vital information about bus and furgon schedules. }} ==Get in== ===By plane=== * {{go | name=[[TIA|Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza]] | alt=Rinas International Airport {{IATA|TIA}} | url=http://www.tirana-airport.com | email= | address=Airport Rd Rinas | lat=41.414722 | long=19.720556 | directions=17&nbsp;km from the centre of town. | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza | image=Rinas.JPG | wikidata=Q217226 | content=Albania's main airport with numerous connections to all over Europe and a few connections to Asia and the Middle East. }} Buses connect the airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder and Fier. Since March 2025 mobile boarding passes, e. g. airline apps, wallets and saved PDFs, have been accepted at the airport. If your airline provides an electronic boarding pass, there is no need to cue for a printed one anymore. Electronic border control devices are in place now for those who have registered in Europe. ===By bus=== Buses and ''furgons'' (minibuses) are generally the best method for travelling within Albania, but they are not in the best of shape. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules and drivers are supposed to leave when it's time, but sometimes they may leave earlier or later, depending on how full they are. So, arrive sufficiently ahead of time. Google Maps has most intercity bus connections and times available and can be used for quite reliable trip planning. Also, you can you the trip planner of the '''[https://www.etransport.al/ official website]'''. However, don't rely on the very last bus to go anywhere especially for destinations further away like Saranda. Bus cancellations are not unheard off. Before, a good website to find the latest bus times was '''[https://gjirafa.com/Autobus gjirafa.com]''' — prices are indicative. Tirana has two main terminals, depending on where their buses go or come from: * {{go | name=North Bus Terminal | alt= | url=https://tiranaparking.al/terminali-i-autobuzave-nderqytetas-zona-jug/ | email= | address=Kamza Overpass (Kthesa e Kamzes) on the site of the future Tirana Multimodal Terminal, near Casa Italia | lat=41.344655 | long=19.77671 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=This terminal serves most northern and southern destinations, especially along the coast, including Durrës.<br/>''' Getting there and away''': Take the Kamëz bus from ''Teatri'' stop behind the opera (bus no. 62/72?), close to where the airport bus leaves, or any bus no. 5/5A/5E from the main stop ''Muzeu Kombetar'' northwest of Skanderbeg Square. Some buses without designation also run to the terminal, just ask.<br/>To get back from the bus station to the city centre, ignore the taxi touts and follow everyone else out of the bus station, across the street and then right for 100 m to the long urban buses that head to the city. }} In the following the times to leave Tirana from this terminal (as of Oct 2021). Return frequencies will be similar, but times will be different. Northbound connections (left side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Laç]] || 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00 |- | 2 || [[Shkodër]] || 05:00; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 3 || [[Peshkopi]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:00; 10:00; 10:40; 11:20; 12:30; 12:40; 13:20; 14:00; 14:40; 15:20; 16:00; 16:40 |- | 4 || [[Fushë Krujë (Kamza)]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:30; 09:00; 09:30; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00 |- | 5 || [[Burrel]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 6 || [[Kukës]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 7a || [[Bajram Curri]] (Qafa&nbsp;E&nbsp;Malit) || 08:00; 10:00; 10:30; 11:00 |- | 7b || [[Bajram Curri]] (Koman) || 05:00; 10:30 |- | 8 || [[Fushë Krujë (Rinas)]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 17:00 |- | 9 || [[Lezhë]] || 06:00; 06:20; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00; 19:00 |- | 10 || [[Rrëshen]] || 06:00; 07:30; 09:00; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 11 || [[Bajram Curri]] (Kosova) || 05:30; 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 14:00; 14:30; 15:30 |- | 12 || [[Bulqizë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 13 || [[Krujë]] || 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00; 17:00; 18:00 |- | 14 || [[Pukë]] || 05:00; 06:00; 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 11:45; 13:00; 14:00; 16:00 |- | 15 || [[Fushë Arrëz]] || 05:00; 05:30; 06:00; 07:40; 08:10; 12:00; 14:00 |- | 16 || [[Krumë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 12:30; 14:30; 16:00; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Vau Dejës]] || 07:00; 10:00; 17:00 |- | 18 || [[Koplik]] || 06:30; 07:15; 12:00; 13:00 |- | 19 || [[Klos]] || 05:30; 08:00; 12:00; 14:00 |} Southbound connections (right side of the terminal): :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Kavajë]] || 07:00; 08:30; 10:00; 12:00; 13:30; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 2 || [[Durrës]] || 06:00; 06:30; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 08:45; 09:00; 09:20; 09:40; 10:10; 10:30; 10:50; 11:10; 11:30; 11:50; 12:10; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:15; 15:30; 16:00; 16:20; 16:40; 17:00; 17:20; 17:40; 18:00; 18:30; 19:00; 19:30; 19:45; 20:00; 20:30; 21:00; 21:15 |- | 3 || [[Rrogozhinë]] || 06:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 17:00 |- | 4 || [[Manëz]] || 09:00; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00 |- | 5 || [[Himarë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 12:30; 13:00; 18:00 |- | 6 || [[Shijaku]] || 07:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 12:45; 13:30; 14:15; 15:00; 15:45; 16:30; 17:15; 18:00 |- | 7 || [[Divjakë]] || 06:00; 07:00; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:30; 13:10; 14:45 |- | 8 || [[Sukth]] || 06:20; 07:00; 07:30; 08:00; 08:30; 09:30; 10:30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:00; 14:00; 15:30; 16:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 9 || [[Fier]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 10:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30; 18:00; 18:30; 19:30 |- | 10 || [[Berat]] || 05:40; 06:30; 07:15; 07:45; 08:15; 08:50; 09:20; 09:50; 10:20; 11:00; 11 :30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 11 || [[Gjirokastër]] || 05:00; 06:45; 08:00; 09:00; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:30; 15:30; 17:30; 18:30; 20:30 |- | 12 || [[Lushnjë]] || 05:40; 06:10; 06:40; 07:10; 07:40; 08:10; 08:40; 09:10; 09:40; 10:10; 10:45; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:45; 15:30; 16:15 |- | 13 || [[Vlorë]] || 05:00; 05:30; 05:55; 06:20; 06:45; 07:10; 07:35; 08:00; 08:25; 08:50; 09:15; 09:40; 1 0:05; 10:30; 11:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; 17:30 |- | 14 || [[Sarandë]] / [[Bregdet]] || 06:15; 21:00 |- | 15 || [[Memaliaj]] || 07:15; 08:15; 14:00; 15:00; 16:45; 17:45 |- | 16 || [[Përmet]] || 05:30; 06:30; 07:30; 08:15; 09:00; 11:30; 12:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00 |- | 17 || [[Ballsh]] || 06:15; 07:45; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00; 16:00 |- | 18 || [[Libohovë]] || 05:45; 13:00 |- | 18 || [[Këlcyrë]] || 12:00; 15:05 |- | 19 || [[Kuçovë]] || 06:45; 09:00; 10:45; 11:45; 12:45; 13:45; 14:30; 15:15; 16:15; 17:15 |- | 20 || [[Sarandë]] || 05:30; 07:30; 08:30; 09:45; 12:30; 14:15; 16:00; 22:00 |- | 21 || [[Patos]] || 04:45; 07:45; 10:40; 11:00; 11:40; 12:40; 13:40; 14:00; 14:40; 15:40 |- | 21 || [[Selenicë]] || 12:15; 14:15 |- | 22 || [[Tepelenë]] || 07:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00 |- | 23 || [[Delvinë]] || 07:30; 10:30; 13:00; 14:50 |- | 24 || [[Dropull]] || 04:30; 07:00; 13:45; 18:00 |- | 25 || [[Fratar]] || 14:30; 16:00 |- | 26 || [[Peqin]] || 06:45; 13:00 |- | 26 || [[Konispol]] || 11:00 |- | 27 || [[Poliçan]] || 07:05; 10:35; 12:15; 14:00 |- | 28 || [[Orikum]] || 10:00 |- | 28 || [[Roskovec]] || 12:15; 14:15; 15:15 |- | 29 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:50 |- | 30 || [[Skrapar]] || 06:00; 11:10; 13:00; 14:30; 16:10 |} * {{go | name=East Bus Terminal | alt=Tirana East Gate / TEG | url=https://tlatirana.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Nacionale Tirane-Elbasan | lat=41.284449 | long=19.856254 | directions=at TEG (Tirana East Gate) shopping mall; take buses 2/8A from Skanderbeg Square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-11-26 | content=This terminal serves most inland destinations, especially south and near Ohrid lake. }} Southeastern connections: :{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! Platform !! Destination !! Times &nbsp; |- | 1 || [[Elbasan]] (different companies) || 05:45–19:45 (hourly), 09:30, 12:30, 16:00, 20:00 & 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 19:45, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 |- | 1 || [[Belsh]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Cërrik]] || 13:00 |- | 1 || [[Gramsh]] || 07:00, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00 |- | 2 || [[Librazhd]] || 12:15, 14:00, 16:00 |- | 3 || [[Përrenjas]] || 13:00, 14:00 |- | 4 || [[Pogradec]] || 06:30, 08:30, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 |- | 5 || [[Korçë]] || 05:45, 06:30, 07:15, 08:00, 08:45, 09:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00 |- | 5 || [[Ersekë]] || 06:00, 10:00, 14:30 |- | 5 || [[Leskovik]] || 13:00 |- | 6 || [[Bilisht]] || 06:30, 07:00, 11:30, 14:30 |} [[File:International Schedule Tirana.jpg|thumb|International Bus Schedule from Tirana (as of 2022)]] * {{go | name=Kosovo and International Lines | alt= | url=https://tlatirana.com/linjat-nderkombetare/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=part of East Bus Terminal / TEG | phone= | tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= |image= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=Serves Kosovo and international destinations including the Balkans, Italy, and Greece.}} :Bus times (to) as of October 2021 include: :* [[Thessaloniki]] &ndash; 04:00 (Liko & Kosta Tours), 05:00, 08.30 (Alpar, Alvavel), 07:00 (Start Travel, uneven days) ... €40 :* [[Skopje]] &ndash; 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Dajani Tours), 08:00, 09:00, 19:00, 21:00 (Start Travel), 08:00, 19:00 (Drita/Deva Tours), 09:00, 21:00 (Hak Bus, cheapest) ... €15-20 :Also checkout the stations website for a hopefully more reliable schedule on international connections. ====International==== Buses can be used to reach Tirana from other cities in Albania and internationally. There is daily bus service from [[Turkey]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Athens]] ([[Greece]]) and multiple services per day to [[Pristina]], [[Kosovo]] (€10, 4½ hr). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure. From North Macedonia, buses come from [[Skopje]], [[Ohrid]] and [[Struga]]. Definite departure times from Skopje Bus Terminal are 09:00 and 21:00 (as of Oct 2021), ден600. From [[Montenegro]], take a bus or taxi to [[Ulcinj]], then take a bus or taxi to [[Shkodër]] in Albania, crossing the border at Muriqan. Buses leave Shkodër frequently for Tirana. Daily buses also leave from [[Kotor]] to Tirana directly at 08:00 and every other day in summer at 10:40 (via Budva, Podgarica, Shkodër but without changing buses). ===By taxi=== To calculate and book your journey you can use the '''[https://merrtaxi.com/ Taxi Trip Calculator]''' by MerrTaxi Tirana, which is the biggest taxi company in Albania, operates 24/7 in the capital city and they always use meter. To call a taxi use the national toll-free phone number {{Phone|0800 5555 (in country only)}}, or the international phone number {{Phone|+355 67400 6610}}. Your hotel can also arrange a taxi to the border but it is usually more expensive. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 110 km (70 miles), will take 2½ hours and cost about 9,000 lek with '''MerrTaxi Tirana'''. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga is €10 and to Ohrid about €16 (1,000 [[North Macedonia#money|denar]]) but you might get it for less if you haggle. The trip takes 15 min to Struga and 25 min to Ohrid (July 2018). Passport control will take about 30 min. Another traveling alternative is by a mobile app. [https://speedtaxi.al/ Speed Taxi], [https://patoko.com/taxi-price-calculator/ Patoko], [https://clust.al/en/ Clust], and [https://vrapon.al/en/taxi VrapOn Taxi Albania] are Uber-like apps. ==Get around== [[File:Tirana’s colorful crossings (zebras) 07 08 59 412000.jpeg|thumb|Tirana’s colorful pedestrian crossings (zebras)]] There are no metros available in Tirana. Feet, buses and taxis are the only options to get around in the city if you do not have private transportation. ===On foot=== The city centre is small enough to be explored through walking. Walking is a rewarding experience, but beware that there is ''no'' continuity in sidewalk width, construction material or condition. Sidewalks frequently end abruptly, have large holes or are very narrow. Pay attention while walking or you may end up spraining your ankle or falling in a hole. Street names are subject to change, so locals rarely know them. It is advised to learn to navigate via landmarks instead of addresses or street names. You can orient yourself using the Lana River and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" street, which roughly bisects the central part of Tirana into four sections. At this intersection of the Lana River and Dëshmorët e Kombit is very recognizable "Pyramid" and "Taiwan Center". ===By bus=== Public transportation in Tirana consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. A single trip costs 40 lek, there are only single tickets available as of 2023, and tickets are sold in the bus by a conductor. Buses marked ''Green Line - Unaze'' are for the ring road and travel in a loop around the city centre. Though, not all ''Green Line'' buses are for ''Unaze''. There are also lines serving suburban shopping centres. {{Mapframe|41.3281|19.8193|zoom=14}} Since April 2024, all city bus connections and times are available on Google Maps with quite reliable routing. Suburban buses are supposed to be included by the end of 2024 as well. Also [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8324455 OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd or Mapy.cz, has the routes available, but might be outdated. Furthermore, bus lines are available on the [https://tirana.al/en/points-of-interest/bus-lines webpage of the city]. ===By bicycle=== There are combined bus and bike lanes on some main streets. However, cycling in the street can be quite dangerous as lanes are narrow or occupied by parked vehicles (but car drivers have become more careful during the last years). There are bike-only lanes however on Skanderbeg Square, Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard and on sidewalks along Lana River and Kavaja Street. For all other '''bike equipment or repair''', Rruga Qemal Stafa is Tirana's unofficial "bike street" with lots of little, inexpensive bike shops. Several bike tour operators provide an interactive way for foreign visitors to explore the main landmarks of Tirana. * {{go | name=Tirana Bike Tour | alt= | url=https://biketirana.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.330845 | long=19.8252 | directions= | phone=+355 69 224 2264 | tollfree= | hours= | price=€25 (2500 lek) | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content=run daily city bike tours, starting from at 10am. The tours last about 3 hours. The rides are hosted by local expert guides in English. Bikes can also be rented for self tours with free PDF guide provided. }} ===By taxi=== A ride across town should cost 400&ndash;800 lek. Official taxis have a list of fare prices inside the vehicle. The flag-fall starts at 300 lek. You can always demand the meter to be used, or you negotiate a price before entering. Sometimes they might even give you a discount on the running meter, just so you take this taxi instead of the next. Still be a little cautious to not get overcharged or not given the proper change; having a 5,000-lek note can be an invitation to scam. ===By car=== Parking is a major problem. Driving offers a unique experience in Tirana for those willing to brave it. Driving aggressively and seizing opportunities will help you get around at normal pace. Timid and passive drivers should avoid driving in Tirana as they will likely be frustrated. The city still misses road signs with directions (for example how to get out of the city). In case you have troubles just ask people (don't show them a map because Albanians are not used to seeing maps and even policemen don't know how to handle a street map.) Also, keep in mind that the word "car" sounds identical to the Albanian word for "penis" so do not be surprised if you get stared at if you say it. "Auto" or the Albanian word "makina" are suitable stand-ins. Car rentals in Albania are available from multi-national firms such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar, and can be booked online. However, local companies often have cheaper rates, examples include Eagle Rent, Noshi Rent-a-Car and Albarent—some have a website where you can do the reservation. It is best to always verify their ratings with Google Maps before deciding. ==See== [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls]] ===Holy places=== <!-- Little point in listing these if there are no descriptions and not even a proper name (almost always churches are named St. something) * {{see | name=Orthodox Church | alt=Kisha Ortodokse | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.3263 | long=19.8075 | directions=Few meters north from | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{see | name=Catholic Church | alt=Kisha Katolike| url= | email=| address=Rruga Mujo Ulqinaku | lat=41.3273 | long=19.8096| directions=Rruga e Kavajës corner - 0.8 km W from centre| phone=| hours= | price=| content= }} --> * {{see | name=Et'hem Bey Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Et'hem Beut | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3278 | long=19.81933 | directions=Centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00-22:00 (summer), 08:00-19:00 (winter) | price= | wikipedia=Et'hem Bey Mosque | image=Et'hem Bey Mosque inner walls.jpg | wikidata=Q798610 | lastedit=2018-05-23 | content=Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with very interesting decorations and artwork within it. Reopened in 2021 after full restoration. }} * {{see | name=Mosque 'Kokonozit' | alt=Xhamia e Kokonozit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Thimi Mitko | lat=41.3301 | long=19.825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kokonozi Mosque | image=Pazari i Ri.jpg | wikidata=Q13047909 | content=Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as a storehouse and a tobacco shop, then in 1991 it was returned to its original use. }} *{{see | name=Saint Paul Catholic Cathedral | alt=Kisha Katedralja e Shën Palit | url= | email= | address=Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark | lat=41.324722 | long=19.821389 | directions=across from ETC and the Pyramid | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Paul's Cathedral (Tirana) | wikidata=Q600175 | content=This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals. }} *{{see | name=Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral | alt=Katedralja Ortodokse e Ringjalljes se Krishtit, Katedralja "Ngjallja e Krishtit" ne Tirane | url=http://www.orthodoxalbania.org/al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326469 | long=19.817369 | directions=west of Skanderbeg Square nearby the Ministry of Defence | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana | image=Orthodox Cathedral Tirane.jpg | wikidata=Q1736146 | content=This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome }} [[File:Tirana’s architectural interpolation and urban design.jpg|thumb|Kapllan Pasha's tomb with a modern building next to it]] * {{see | name=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | alt=Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës | url= | email= | address=Rruga 28 Nëntori | lat=41.327778 | long=19.821667 | directions=200 m east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Kapllan Pasha Tomb | image=Tirana Kapllan Pasha Tomb.jpg | wikidata=Q6366870 | content=Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here, but his remains were later moved to Istanbul. }} * {{see | name=The Sheh Dyrri Teqe | alt=Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Barrikadave | lat=41.332591 | long=19.819255 | directions=300 m north-east | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sheh Dyrri Teqe | wikidata=Q7492828 | content=This is a ''teqe'' (''teqe'' or ''cemevi'' is a Turkish meeting house for communal worship service) in Tirana. Back in the day it was also the home of a local sheikh. It's listed as a cultural monument of Albania, however it's private property and can likely only be seen from the outside. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Mosque | alt=Xhamia e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga Shyqyri Ishmi | lat=41.326667 | long=19.828056 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Mosque | image=Tirana - Colourful houses at Lana.jpg | wikidata=Q1291116 | content=Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lighting strike in 1927, but quickly rebuilt. Functioning as a storehouse during the Communist rule, in 1990 it was renovated and reopened, and a new minaret was built. Nearby there is also a bridge named the Tanners' Bridge (''Ura e Tabakëve''). }} ===Museums=== [[File:Galeria e Arteve.jpg|thumb|The National Art Gallery with the cloud pavilion outside (to the right in this picture)]] * {{see | name=National History Museum | alt=Albanian: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar | url=http://www.mhk.gov.al | email= | address=Sheshi Skenderbej | lat=41.329167 | long=19.816944 | directions=northwest edge of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-19:00 | price=500 leke | wikipedia=National Historical Museum (Albania) | wikidata=Q1581154 | lastedit=2020-02-09 | content=The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his horse and fought at the same time, is a mystery). The lighting might be poor but the excellent collection is almost entirely signed in English and takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. The collection of statues, mosaics and columns from Greek and Roman times is breathtaking. }} As of March 15, 2024, this museum will be closed for renovations until March 15, 2028.[https://euronews.al/en/national-historical-museum-is-closed-for-4-years/] * {{see | name=National Gallery of Arts | alt=Galeria Kombetare e Arteve | url=http://www.gka.al/ | email= | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit | lat=41.32546 | long=19.820205 | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 3975 | tollfree= | hours=Closed for renovation <!--W-Su 09:00-19:30 --> | price=200 lek | wikipedia=National Art Gallery of Albania | image=Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve.svg | wikidata=Q1968108 | lastedit=20231001 | content=Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temporary exhibitions. The interesting collection includes 19th-century paintings depicting scenes from daily Albanian life and others with a far more political dimension including some truly fabulous examples of Albanian socialist realism. The ground-floor part of the gallery is given over to temporary exhibitions of a far more modern and challenging kind. }} *{{see | name=National Archaeological Museum | alt=Muzeu Arkeologjik Nacional | url=http://asa.edu.al/site/ma/ | email= | address=Sheshi Nënë Tereza | lat=41.318286 | long=19.8219 | directions=two blocks west from Qemal Stafa Stadium | phone=+355 4 222 6541 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-14:30 | price=300 leke | wikipedia=National Archaeological Museum, Tirana | image=Artemis Hekate, 3rd century B. C., Apollonia. - Limestone, 91.5 cm. Archaeological Museum of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q637170 | content=Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection here is comprehensive and impressive in parts, but there's only minimal labelling in Albanian and none at all in English (nor are tours in English offered), so you may find yourself a little at a loss unless this is your field. A total renovation is on the cards, but as one staff member pointed out to us, they've been waiting for that since 1985- so don't hold your breath. }} *{{see | name=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | alt=Muzeu i Shkencave Natyrore | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës | lat=41.327 | long=19.8057 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Natural Sciences Museum of Albania | wikidata=Q6980610 | content=This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania. }} *{{see | name=Tirana Mosaic | alt=Mozaiku i Tiranes | url= | email= | address=Blloku pallateve Partizani, Lagja nr. 9 - Rruga Sandër Prosi | lat=41.33034 | long=19.80436 | directions=1.3 km W | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana Mosaic | image=Muzeu 703147999.jpg | wikidata=Q7809116 | lastedit =2023-10-01 | content= The mosaic was discovered following excavations for an apartment complex. Various artifacts point to the presence of a village in the area thousands of years ago. This is the only archaeological site in Tirana. As of October 2023, it has been under renovation since at least June 2023, so don't hold your breath. }} * {{see | name=Bunk'Art | alt=Enver Hoxha's Underground Bunker | url=http://www.bunkart.al | email= | address=Rruga Fadil Deliu | lat=41.351686 | long=19.860733 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=W-Su 09:00-16:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31665506 | lastedit=2017-08-23 | content=This fantastic conversion, from a massive cold war bunker on the outskirts of Tirana into a history and contemporary art museum, is easily a Tirana highlight. With almost 3000 m² of space underground spread over several floors, the bunker was built for Albania's political elite in the 1970s and remained a secret for much of its existence. Now it hosts exhibits that combine the modern history of Albania with pieces of contemporary art. }} [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - BUNK'ART 2 museum 02.jpg|thumb|Inside the Bunk'Art 2]] * {{see | name=Bunk'Art 2 | alt= | url=https://bunkart.al/2/home | email= | address=Rr Sermedin Toptani | lat=41.326944 | long=19.819444 | directions= | phone=+355 67 207 2905 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price=700 leke | wikidata=Q31666886 | lastedit=2023-08-05 | content=The little cousin to the main Bunk'art, this museum, which is within a communist-era bunker and underground tunnel system below the ministry of Interior Affairs, focuses on the role of the police and security services in Albania through the turbulent 20th century. While the bunker itself might not be especially interesting, the story on the dictatorial regime and internal anti-dissident security forces has been very well executed and makes for a fascinating journey behind police lines. }} * {{see | name=House of Leaves | alt= | url=http://www.muzeugjethi.gov.al | email= | address=Rr Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.326594 | long=19.816486 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 2612 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price=700 Leke | wikidata=Q37858697 | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new lives to ending lives as the hospital was converted to an interrogation and surveillance centre (read: torture house). It remained as such until the fall of the communist regime. Today, the House of Leaves is a museum dedicated to surveillance and interrogation in Albania. }} *{{see | name=ZETA Center for Contemporary Art | alt= | url=https://qendrazeta.com/ | email= | address=Hekla Center, Abdyl Frashëri Street, 7, P31, A/4, 2nd floor | lat=41.31891 | long=19.81747| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-14:00 | price=Free entrance | wikidata= | lastedit=2017-08-24 | content=As non-profit exhibition space founded in 2007. With its 150 m² area on the second floor of a mixed residential and commercial building at Abdyl Frashëri Street No.7 in the Blloku area of Tirana (zona Libri Universitar: between Santa Margherita Wine Shop and LC Waikiki Store), ZETA functions as an autonomous cultural venue for contemporary visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, sound, and performance. Besides exhibitions, ZETA also hosts educational programs, workshops and discursive events, in cooperation with local and international partners. }} * {{see | name=The Museum of the Bank of Albania | alt= | url=https://www.bankofalbania.org/Museum_and_education/About_the_Museum_of_the_Bank_of_Albania/Book_a_visit_at_the_Museum/ | email= | address=Skënderbej Square, No. 1 | lat=41.3277 | long=19.8168 | directions=in the headquarters of the central bank in the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu W Th 09:00-15:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q806714 | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum lies on two floors, each of which is conceived as an independent space from the other. On the first floor is presented the rich numismatic collection of the Bank of Albania from antiquity to the present day. The second floor of the museum presents the history of the central bank institution in Albania, its role in maintaining price stability and ensuring the country's financial stability, as well as its constitutional functions. Visitors can learn more about all aspects of money and economy, as well as better understand the function of Central Bank. Enter the building from Ibrahim Rugova street. To enter the Museum of the Bank of Albania, you must book your visit online and be provided with an identification document. }} * {{see | name=Bektashism Museum | alt= | url=https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/home-2/ | email= | address=Rruga Bajo Topulli | lat=41.33138 | long=19.85008 | directions=in the Odeon (Great Shrine) premises at the Bektashi World Headquarters | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00–19:00| price= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=The museum presents, through documents, photos and original objects, the history of Bektashism (an Islamic Sufistic movement) on a world scale and in particular of Albanian Bektashism. It is organized in 12 stands of 12 showcases, observing the 12 Imams. A very important angle is the one devoted to religious tolerance and harmony, which has contributed and contributes greatly to the Bektashi World Bishopric. Part of the Bektashi Museum are three environments: Chimney - Coffee, Ashurja and Pilgrimage. An important place is the close connection of Bektashism in Albania with the Albanian National Renaissance. Along with the activity of patriotic clerics, a special stand is dedicated to Frasheri brothers, where Naim Frasheri's contribution is distinguished. }} * {{see | name=Historical Museum of the Armed Forces | alt=Arms Museum | url= | email=asllanzemani@yahoo.com | address=Rruga Odhise Paskali | lat=41.3417 | long=19.8383 | directions=in the premises of the Doctrine and Training Command (former United School) | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M-F 08:30 - 16:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content=This museum contains more than a thousand objects, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, decorated with gold and silver, a range of display cases with rifles of various types of Medieval, Renaissance, Skanderbeg's swords, of Ali Pasha Tepelena, aircraft, helicopters, tanks, four silhouettes, ground artillery, anti-aircraft of various calibres, as well as transport vehicles of different types. The two main pavilions are: the historic era pavilion 1470-1945 and the pavilion of 1945-1990. On the second floor are part of the uniforms used during the years by the Armed Forces to the newest uniforms. The first pavilion, besides the historical values, is also a testimony of the Albanian artisanship in this area. Domestic visitors need an identity card. For foreign visitors, 3-4 days prior to visiting one needs email a request along with a scan of an ID card or passport. }} * {{see | name=Studio House "Kadare" | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Dibrës 25 | lat=41.33046 | long=19.82017 | directions=on the third floor of a palace in Dibra Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours=1 May-15 Oct: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00; 15 Oct-1 May: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00 | price=Adult 500 lek, family (two or more persons) 250 lek, student 80 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-08-02 | content= This apartment was the residence of Kadare, an important writer, from 1974 to 1989, and his work place. It was designed by architect Maks Velo in 1972, was declared category II Culture Monument in 2015. The modernist and cubist building was called at that time "the palace with cubes", and represents the aspiration of Albanian architecture to be in step with time and in particular with the West. The Kadare Studio House will foster a deeper understanding of Albanian history during the dictatorship. It shows original documents, objects, books and furniture. }} ===Landmarks=== [[File:Tirana Castle, Albania 2019 02.jpg|thumb|Tirana Castle]] [[File:Pyramid of Tirana October 2023.jpg|thumb|The Pyramid]] * {{see | name=Fortress of Justinian (Tirana Castle remains) | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Justinianit, Kalaja e Tiranës | url= | email= | address=Shëtitorja Murat Toptani | lat=41.326389 | long=19.821944 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Fortress of Justinian | image=Kalaja e Tiranës.jpg | wikidata=Q1106373 |lastedit=2020-10-20| content=The history of this castle in dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era. The fortress is the place where the main east-west and north-south roads crossed, and formed the heart of Tirana. About all that's left of the fortress above ground is a 6-m-high Ottoman-era wall, covered in vines. In the 21st century, uncovered wall foundations were uncovered and incorporated into the pedestrianised Murat Toptani Street, while a mosaic commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Albania's Independence was unveiled near the Albanian Parliament. In December 2018, a new traditional bazaar was opened inside Tirana Castle with various traditional hand crafts stores and traditional cuisine restaurants. }} *{{see | name=Bush Street | alt=Rruga Presidenti George W. Bush | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8242 | directions=across from Parliament Building and Murat Toptani Street - take bus to 'Rruga e Elbasanit' then walk through the bridge | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This street was named after US President George W. Bush in honour of his 2007 visit. }} * {{see | name=Piramid | alt=International Centre of Culture | url=https://piramida.edu.al/en/ | email= | address=B.Desmoret e Combit/B. Bajram Curri | lat=41.323022 | long=19.821567 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=During daylight | price= | wikipedia=Pyramid of Tirana | wikidata=Q177335 | lastedit=2026-04-14 | content=Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opened as a museum dedicated to her father. In 2007 US President George W. Bush gave a speech in front of this building. The building was the most expensive erected under communism, but by 2017 it had been empty and derelict for some time and threatened with demolition, instead it was saved and rebuilt. It is now possible to walk up the stairs to its peak and get a nice view of the city. }} * {{see | name=Blloku or Ish-Blloku | alt=The Block | url= | email= | address=Mainly Rr. Ismail Qemali and nearby streets. Limits from West Rruga Sami Frashëri, from North Bulevardi Bajram Curri, from East Bulevardi Desmoret e Combit , from South Rruga Lek Dukagjini | lat=41.320833 | long=19.816389 | directions=take the bus signed 'Tirana e Re'; get off at the namesake station | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Ish-Blloku | image=Apartment block in Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q2911983 |lastedit=2018-05-23| content=Among the apartment blocks, one can find some of Tirana's trendiest cafés, shops, and restaurants. Here is also located the '''villa of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha'''. During communism, the area was reserved solely for government officials and was not allowed to be entered by the commoner. It was opened to the public in 1991 and since became the number one spot for Tirana's youth. At night the area gets full of people especially on weekends when most night clubs are full. The streets, especially in summer afternoons, are filled with Tirana's citizens and expensive cars cruising around. From the Block you can go almost anywhere for less than 10-15 minutes. If you need to have a coffee or relax while taking a look at the parade of trendy and elegant people, the block is a perfect place for you. In the Block you can buy trendy clothing items and French delicacies. You can also get taxis. }} * {{see | name=Tanners' Bridge | alt=Tabak Bridge, Albanian: Ura e Tabakëve | url= | email= | address=Rruga George W. Bush and Bulevardi Zhan D'Ark corner | lat=41.326420 | long=19.826052 | directions=SE | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tanners' Bridge | image=Tanners bridge, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q1630016 | content=This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern highlands. The Shëngjergj Road furnished the city with agricultural produce and livestock. The bridge went across the Lanë stream and was adjacent to the area of butchers and leather workers. The Lanë was rerouted in the 1930s and the bridge was neglected. In the 1990s the bridge was restored to its former glory and is now used by pedestrians only. The Tanners' Bridge is composed by a main arch, on which the bridge raises in a back shape. This arch has the light span of 8 m and is built with two ranks of sideway arches which are 1 meter thick. The height from the water was 3.5 m. The pavement of the bridge with 2.5 m in width, constructed with river stones and placed without any apparent order. In the two sides of the main arch, there are two arches in the shape of circular segments with a small space }} * {{see | name=National Library of Albania | alt=Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë | url=http://www.bksh.al/ | email=a_plasari@hotmail.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej | lat=41.328333 | long=19.819722 | directions= | phone=+355 422 23843 | tollfree= | fax=+355 422 23843 | hours=M-F 08:00-20:00, Sa Su 08:00-14:00 | price= | wikipedia=National Library of Albania | image=National Library of Albania (BLGU Spring School 2013).JPG | wikidata=Q678964 | content=The library holds over a million books and is known for its ancient collections. }} [[File:Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock tower.jpg|thumb|Et'hem Bey Mosque & Clock Tower]] * {{see | name=Clock Tower | alt=Kulla e Sahatit | url= | email= | address=Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.3275 | long=19.819444 | directions=city centre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Sa-M W 09:00-13:00, 16:00-18:00 | price=10 lek | wikipedia=Clock Tower of Tirana | image=Clock Tower of Tirana.jpg | wikidata=Q2474224 | content=This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nearby '''Clock Towers of Albania Museum''' featuring Clock Towers from around Albania, and traditional costumes from Tirana region. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is 35 m (115 ft) tall and was the tallest building in Tirana at the time. }} *{{see | name=Sali Shijaku's Traditional House | alt=Shtëpia Sali Shijaku | url= | email= | address=Rr. Vildan Luarasi | lat=41.33613 | long=19.81994 | directions=A few blocks east of the Train Station | phone=+355 422 61458 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata=Q20578850 | content=This well-preserved traditional house owned by painter Sali Shijaku features art displays, traditional house emnities, and a restaurant. }} * {{see | name=Tirana Zoo | alt=Kopshti Zoologjik Tiranë | url=https://albaniaturism.com/tirana-zoo/ | email= | address=Rruga Liqeni i Thate | lat=41.307806 | long=19.809389 | directions=SW 1.6 km | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Adults €10, Children under 12 €5 | wikipedia=Tirana Zoo | wikidata=Q3302134 | content=Visiting this zoo is an odd experience; there are few animals but you will see them at remarkably close range. Nearby is the '''Botanical Garden''' featuring the best of Albania's fauna. }} * {{see | name=Martyrs' Cemetery | alt=Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Kombit | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dr Shefqet Ndroqi | lat=41.3092 | long=19.8393 | directions=SE 2km | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania | wikidata=Q8508918 | content=This is the cemetery where the remains of 900 partisans that fought for Tirana are buried. Here one can also find the 12-m statue of Mother Albania built in 1972 (Monumenti Nëna Shqipëri). Hoxha was buried here in 1985 but exhumed in 1992 and moved to the other side of the city. }} * {{see | name=Petrela Castle | alt=Petrelë Castle, Albanian: Kalaja e Petrelës | url= | email= | address=Rruga Petreles | lat=41.255 | long=19.854 | directions=15 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00–23:00? | price=free | wikipedia=Petrelë Castle | image=Albania petrela castle.jpg | wikidata=Q2741891 | content=This is one of Albania's best-preserved castles. It is known as an ancient settlement 2000 years old and was commanded by princess Mamica, the sister of the national hero, Skanderbeg. }} * {{see | name=Preze Castle | alt=Kalaja e Prezës | url= | email= | address=Fushë Prezë | lat=41.431 | long=19.672 | directions=22 km northwest | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Prezë Castle | image=Preza Castle.jpg | wikidata=Q3302728 | content=This 15th-century castle is on the picturesque hills of Preze village west of Rinas airport. }} * {{see | name=Dajti Castle ruins | alt=Albanian: Kalaja e Dajtit | url= | email= | address=SH47 Rd | lat=41.353611 | long=19.922222 | directions=from Dajt Xhori, 1.5 km south | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dajti Castle | image=Dajti castle.jpg | wikidata=Q5209888 | content=An archaeological site comprising the remains of a Roman fortification (built over an earlier Illyrian castle) on a mountainside of Mount Dajti. }} * {{see | name=Ndroqi Castle ruins| alt=Kalaja e Ndroqit | url=|email=| address=Çoçaj, Varosh | lat=41.2456 | long=19.6546| directions=~20 km west from Tirana - north of SH56 Road| phone=|tollfree=|fax=| hours= | price=|lastedit=2020-10-20| content=Located on a pyramid-shaped hill. A cobblestone paved pass lead to the castle. }} * {{see | name = Persqopi Archeological Site | alt=Qyteti antik i Persqopit | url=https://www.tirana.al/en/city-map/kalaja-e-petreles | email = | address = Rruga Durishtit | lat = 41.2507 | long = 19.8678 | directions = near the castle Petrelë, south of the city | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | wikipedia= Persqopi Castle | wikidata = Q41699159 | image = | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = Persqopi was an ancient city. It's on the Viles Hillside (malin e Vilës). The outer wall was 7 m high, the bastion 12 m high. The city is built using more than 2 m long and 1 m high stone elements. Take a stroll around the hill. }} ==Do== [[Image:Tirana square.jpg|thumb|Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana]] '''Go for a walk''' in the evening along the main streets or at one of the several parks and sit for a coffee or drink. Take part in the vibrant nightlife by visiting one of the numerous nightclubs. If you are adventurous and brave enough, try the peculiar experience of driving in the city's streets by renting a car, or rent a bicycle from a bike renting station. You can also cruise the city with a limousine or venture out in the picturesque suburbs either south or northeast/west of Tirana. * A "free" walking tour starting daily at 10:00 (10:00 and 18:00 during the summer period) in front of Tirana's Opera house is a good start to discover the city and learn more about its history, art and daily life. '''Below are some venturing suggestions:''' * {{do | name=Murat Toptani Street | url= | email=| address= | lat= 41.3264155| long=19.8194346 | directions=| phone= |content= Murat Toptani Street is a pedestrian-only street east of Rinia Park constructed with stone near the '''Tirana Castle''' walls. Traditional houses, cafes, and a local park are found here. }} * {{do | name=Sheshi Skënderbej | alt=Skanderbeg Square | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.327906 | long=19.818458 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Skanderbeg Square | image=Tirana - Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej) - by Pudelek.jpg | wikidata=Q609528 | content=Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero '''Skanderbeg''' stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made the square pedestrians and public transportation friendly. Government buildings featuring Italian architecture and some structures outlined below are all right off this square. }} * {{do | name=Stroll along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit | alt=Nation's Martyrs Boulevard | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32207 | long=19.82016 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard | image=Boulevard, Tirana.JPG | wikidata=Q186031 | content=A panoramic boulevard built by the Italians in the 1930s similar to the Champs de Elysee extending south from Skanderberg Square. The boulevard features Fascist, Communist, and modern architecture of government buildings, business centres and hotels. Many local parks are found here. This street runs from the south end of Skenderbeg Square, across the Lana River, to Mother Teresa Square. The sidewalks and crosswalks on this street are wider and more walkable than most in the city. If you walk southbound, the Polytechnic University of Tirana building is beautifully framed in the centre of the street. It's nice at night when all of the buildings, including the Polytechnic building, are lit up (and especially nice in December and early January when the trees and the buildings along the street are decorated with lights for the Holidays). The street passes by several Tirana landmarks, including the Park Rinia, the Pyramid, the Rogner Hotel, the President's Office, and the Palace of Congresses (event centre). }} * {{do | name = Taiwan Complex | alt = Kompleksi Tajvani | url = http://kompleksitaiwan.al/ | email = | address = Parku Rinia, Rruga Ibrahim Rugova | lat = 41.3247 | long = 19.8174 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-1175 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | price = | wikipedia= Taivani | wikidata = Q165893 | image = Taivani Tirana 2016.jpg | lastedit = 2019-08-17 | content = This beautiful place in the heart of downtown Tirana. It includes restaurants, casinos, bars, a club, etc. It is surrounded by a huge lit water fountain with a glowing bridge that reaches to the restaurant, and is an ideal place for all ages. Children enjoy gourmet ice cream and iced European soft drinks, whilst adults and teens can enjoy fun casinos. This is an excellent tourist attraction, and many Albanian celebrities can be found in the area. }} * {{do | name=Mother Teresa Square | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.31788 | long=19.82126 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) | image=Tirana, palazzo dell'università 13.JPG | wikidata=Q3372379 | content=Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the University of Tirana, Archaeological Institute, Academy of Arts and the National Stadium. }} * {{do | name=Grand Park along the Artificial Lake | alt=Parku i Madh | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3139 | long=19.8239 | directions=southern part of the city | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Grand Park of Tirana | image=Tirana from South.jpg | wikidata=Q73397 | content=People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. An artificial lake lies in the middle of the Park. It is popular with locals and tourists as a place to walk around and enjoy a lunch or coffee at one of the restaurants or cafés. Over 120 types of plants. A popular swimming pool complex is nearby. }} * {{do | name=Ali Demi Skate Park | url= | email=| address= | lat=41.32732 | long=19.83609 | directions=go north-east on the Bulevardi-Bajram-Curri, and then take a right on the Ruga-Ali-Demi; you should go about 800 m on that road; the skate park will be directly on your right; it's next to a park with a fountain in the middle of it and a café with a jungle gym, there are many green ramps | phone= | hours= | price= | content=The Ali-Demi skate park is a great place to go with your family because there is a nice park on one of the sides next to the skate park, there are markets, and a beautiful café shop with a playground for small children with typical swings and benches and soccer fields in the back. The skate park is full of people on bikes, roller skates, and skate boarders. The Skate Park is very good for beginners, the ramps are all cement (there is coping on the ramps). The ramps have a good variety—there are small ramps along with big ones. Almost all the ramps are shaped like a plateau they are good for caching air. There are many places to do ollies and 180s off of and other places to grind if you are an experienced skate boarder. The skate park is slightly below the rest of the park so you shouldn’t go when it’s raining because it fills up with water. There are quarter pipes along the sides of the skate park. This skate park is very fun for skaters, bikers, and rollerskaters. }} [[file:Tirana from Dajt.jpg|thumb|View from the cable car]] * {{do | name=Mount Dajti National Park & Cable Car | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/ | email= | address=SH47, Rruga Mali Dajti, Fushe Dajt | lat=41.365833 | long=19.925556 | directions=25 km east | phone=+355 672084471 | tollfree= | hours=W–M 09:00-18/19:00 | price=700/1400 lek (cable car one-way/return) | wikipedia=Dajti National Park | wikidata=Q1968784 | lastedit=2023-08 | content=The most accessible mountain in the country, and many locals go there to escape the city rush and have a spit-roast lamb lunch. A sky-high, Austrian-made cable car, Dajti Express, takes 15 minutes to make the scenic trip (almost) to the top (1,611 m). Visit the new Visitor's Centre near the radio&TV towers in Fushe Dajt, opened in 2019.<br />From the center (across the street from Luna airport bus) you can go to the Dajti Express by the blue bus line (11, direction ''Porcelani''). From the stop ''Bunk'Art 1'' it's 5-10 minutes walk. Alternatively you can take the bus (lines ''Porcelani'' or ''Kinostudio'') to bus stop ''IKV'' and use a minibus shuttle to the Dajti Ekspres. (This is also explained in detail on [https://dajtiekspres.com/getting-here/ dajtiekspres.com].).<br />You can '''also hike''' (up) and enjoy the scenery, one way about 2–3 hr. Get off the Porcelani bus (11) one stop before ''Porcelani'' at ''Thesari'' (about 2-3 stops before Bunk'Art). There you will find the start of the hiking trail up to the upper cable car station and even further to Dajti. }} * {{do | name=Brar Canyon and Bridge | alt=Albanian: Ura e Brarit | url= | email= | address=Brar village | lat=41.3969 | long=19.8697 | directions=follow Myslym Keta Street, northeast of Tirana inside Mount Dajti National Park | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A panoramic canyon and Ottoman bridge just steps from the capital. Spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana. A cave and a beautiful waterfall is found near Shengjergj village. }} * {{do | name=Southeast of Tirana | alt=Tirana's Garden (Bahcja e Tiranes) | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Elbasanit (SH3) Berzhite, Farka | lat=41.2669 | long=19.8710 | directions=south-east of Tirana along SH3 | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=There are many small resorts and restaurants in Tirana's greenbelt areas of Berzhite, Petrela, and Farke along Rruga e Elbasanit and SH3. One locality features shooting range facilities, a modest golf club and horse riding, while others traditional food, wooden villa accommodations, and swimming pools. The area includes some gated communities with luxury villas and amenities. Additionally, you can visit '''Farka Artificial Lake Park''' in Farka where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Tirana Mountain Range. }} * {{do | name=Dajti Mini Golf | alt= | url=http://dajtiekspres.com/mini-golf/ | email=info@dajtiekspres.com | address= | lat=41.36815 | long=19.90545 | directions=next to the upper cable car station; visible to the right during cable car ascent | phone=+355 67 208 4471 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Child 2-4 €2, child 5-11 €7, adult 12+ €10, family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) €28, discounted combo tickets can also be purchased at lower station | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=A fun mini-golf course, similar to what one would find in the U.S. It is the first 18-hole minigolf course in Albania. Suitable for players of all ages and with no previous experience needed. With a number of obstacles in your way, the aim of the game is to get your ball into the hole in the least amount of shots. The course is equipped with floodlighting allowing players to continue playing after sunset. The course is most easily accessed via the Dajti Ekspres cable car which is around 2 km from the centre of Tirana. The cable car journey to the top of Dajti mountain is around 15 minutes in length. }} ===Coastal retreat=== * {{do | name=Lalzi Bay Beach | alt=Gjiri i Lalzit | url= | email= | address=North of Durres near Hamallaj around Rodon Cape | lat=41.519 | long=19.514 | directions=on the SH2 exit at Maminas, follow road and then turn left at Hamallaj | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=Popular weekend beach retreat where small seaside resorts can be found. This is also where Albania's wealthy rest. Visit Skanderbeg Castle along the cost, and a small church at Rodon Cape nearby. }} * {{do | name=General's Beach | alt=Plazhi i Gjeneralit | url= | email= | address=Southwest of Kavaje at Bardhor village, Synej | lat=41.1287 | long=19.4496 | directions= | phone=+355 682067227 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-03-23 | content=A popular seaside weekend retreat. The name stems from an Italian general who used to rest at this beach during World War II. Accommodation is available in form of wooden villas. An international resort is also being build nearby at Kalaja e Turres. Visit nearby Bashtova Castle and Shenepremte Church. }} === Sports and events === [[File:Nach der Renovierung (September 2016).jpg|thumb|right|Stadiumi Selman Stermasi]] * '''Football''' – The city has two teams playing in Kategoria Superiore, the top tier. [https://kftirana.al/ KF Tirana] play at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, capacity 9500, southwest side of city centre. [https://www.partizani.al/sq/ FK Parizani] play at Arena Kombëtare, capacity 22,500. This is also known as Air Albania Stadium and hosts the national team's home games. It's southeast corner of city centre towards the Grand Park. * Summer Day celebrations in Mid-March, and Independence Day festivities on November 28. * {{do | name=Tirana International Film Festival | alt=Tirana Film Fest | url=http://www.tiranafilmfest.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tirana International Film Festival | wikidata=Q28136932 | content=This annual film festival held at the end of November and beginning of December highlights the work of ethnic Albanian artists. }} * {{do | name=Rally Albania | url=http://www.rallyalbania.org/ | email= | address=Mother Teresa Square | lat= | long= | directions=| phone=+355 4 2231 586 | hours= | price=| content=The event features an international competition in the rough Albanian countryside roads. Next event 8-16 June 2024 }} ==Buy== ===Money=== There are plenty of '''ATMs''' accepting Cirrus/Maestro and Visa around the city. They charge 500–1,400 lek (abi, UnionBank vs. otpbank) per withdrawal with international cards. 2026: OTP Bank of Albania charged 500 lek, Credins Bank charge 600 lek, Raiffeisen Bank charged 800 lek. '''ProCredit Bank''' on ''Bulevardi Zogu I'' north of Skanderbeg dispenses euros and charging €5 for it. '''Exchange bureaus''' are abundant around the city. The ones at {{marker|name=the corner of Çamëria and Ibrahim Rugova|type=buy|lat=41.32751|long=19.81612}} also exchange odd currencies like BAM—just ask the guys standing around there or head straight into the exchange office. ===Markets=== [[File:0691 July 2017 in Tirana.jpg|thumb|Fruit outside a shop]] Locals open-air markets are available in most quarters of the city, and vegetable and fruits are often sold just around the next corner. Proper markets, which sell all sorts of things, tend to be more busy before noon and are barely open late although vegetable and fruits stands are an exception. In the following the larger markets in Tirana: * {{buy | name=Central Market| alt=Pazari i ri / New Market | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Avni Rustemi | lat=41.33022 | long=19.82429 | directions=|tollfree=|fax=| hours=daily early morning | price=|lastedit=2018-09-09| content=Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.}} * {{buy | name=Tregu Dinamo | alt= | url=https://gjirafa.biz/tregudinamo-1 | email=info@dinamo-sha.com | address= | lat=41.34149 | long=19.82435 | directions= | phone=+355 42253798 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 08:00–15:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-06-17 | content=Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Market | alt=Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32555 | long=19.82858 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=M–Su 08:00–19:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers). }} * {{buy | name=Neranxi | alt=Organic / Zero Waste Market | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Several stores spread around Tirana | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-06 | content=Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey. }} [[File:Olive stall at Sheshi Avni Rustemi 2.jpg|thumb|Olives, anyone?]] * {{buy | name=Grand Bazaar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Skender Kosturi | lat=41.33932 | long=19.81473 | directions=not accessible from the "New Boulevard" side | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 07:00-15:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track. }} * {{buy | name=Bicycle quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33034 | long=19.82212 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs. }} * {{buy | name=Furniture quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address=Qemal Stafa | lat=41.33053 | long=19.82270 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited. }} * {{buy | name=Mobile phones & electronics | alt= | url= | email= | address=Çamëria | lat=41.32707 | long=19.81489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones. }} * {{buy | name=Household appliances | alt= | url= | email= | address=Shyqyri Bërxolli | lat=41.32761 | long=19.81391 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China. }} * {{buy | name=Second-hand quarter | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34712 | long=19.80719 | directions=Along Jordan Misja and concentrated at its northern end, where it turns into Rruga Riglata | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything. }} :* {{buy | name=Flea market | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.34799 | long=19.80825 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter. }} :* {{buy | name=Meti Pc Repair | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347906 | long=19.80709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Repair and used computer parts. }} :* {{buy | name=Garage Sale | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.347401 | long=19.807148 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc. }} * {{buy | name=Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32691 | long=19.82360 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-15 | content=There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is {{marker|type=buy|name=another Popup Market|lat=41.3294352|long=19.8121408}} near Hemingway Bar. }} ===Shopping=== * {{buy | name=Adrion International Bookshop | url=http://www.adrionltd.com | email= | address=Palace of Culture, Skanderbeg Square | lat=41.32847 | long=19.81923| directions=centre | phone=+355 4 223 5242 | hours=08:30-21:30 | price=| content=Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available. }} * {{buy | name=Kiosques | alt=Souvenirs | url= | email=| address=Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit | lat=41.3332 | long=19.8192| directions=North of Sulejman Pasha Square and across from the Tourist Info Centre |phone= |hours=| content= }} * {{buy|name=Natyral & Organik|alt=|url=|email=|address=Rr. Vaso Pasha 3 Tiranë|directions=|lat=41.319500|long=19.816485|phone=+355 69 209 9047|tollfree=|fax=|hours=M-F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 |price= |lastedit=2018-09-09|content=The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.}} * {{buy | name=Tulla Record Store | alt= | url=https://tulla.tv/tulla-record-store/ | email= | address=Hiqmet Delvina, Nd. 4, Hyrja 2 | lat=41.31856 | long=19.80714 | directions=Inside Tulla Culture Center, Komuna e Parisit | phone=+355 69 408 9416 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2026-05-10 | content=Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops. }} ====Malls==== [[File:Tiranë, Albania January 2023 - Toptani Qendra tregtare shopping center Food Seating.jpg|thumb|Restaurant inside the Toptani mall]] * {{buy | name=Citypark Albania |alt= |url=http://www.cityparkalbania.com | email=| address= Tirana-Durrës highway, km 8 |lat=41.3676 | long=19.6877|directions=Just beyond the airport turn-off| phone=+355 4 2376424|hours= |price=|content= A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink. }} * {{buy | name=Coin department store| alt= Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II | url=http://www.coin.al | email=| address= | lat=41.31999 | long=19.82312 | directions=ABA Business Center| phone= | fax=| hours= | price=| content=}} * {{buy | name=Galeria Mall | alt=Galeria Lounge | url= | email=| address=Blv. Bajram Curri | lat=41.33095 | long=19.82051 | directions= European Trade Centre, behind the Pyramid | phone=+355 4 2254100| fax=| hours=Daily 09:00-20:00 | price=| content=More than 50 shops, bars and cafés. }} * {{buy | name=Kristal Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.kristalcenter.com | email=info@kristalcenter.com | address=Rr. Frang Bardhi | lat=41.31417 | long=19.80248 | directions= | phone=+355 4 4801028 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=09:00-21:00 | price= | content=Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex. }} * {{buy | name=QTU shopping centre| alt=Qendra Tregtare Univers | url=http://www.qtu-al.com | email=| address=Tirana-Durrës highway, km 6 | lat=41.3549 | long=19.7496 | directions=6.8 km NW| phone=+355 4 380100 | hours= | price=| content=Has a supermarket, electronics store.}} * {{buy | name=Tirana East Gate | alt=TEG | url=http://teg.al/ | email= | address=Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0 | lat=41.2831 | long=19.8572 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2395000 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-08-21 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Toptani Shopping Center | alt= | url=http://www.toptani.com.al/en/ | email=info@toptani.com.al | address=Rr. Abdi Toptani | lat=41.32708 | long=19.82263 | directions= | phone=+ 355 4 4 4540999 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-08-29 | content=Splashy shopping mall in the city centre. }} ==Eat== Food is generally inexpensive, even in the more upscale places. The [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] influence is everywhere and most places will offer pizza and/or pasta along more elaborate dishes. A good rule of thumb is that the priciest or fanciest places rarely are the best ones, particularly in the Blloku. Notable dishes that exemplify the local cuisine include fërgesë (baked vegetables and cheese) and tavë dheu (fërgesë with the addition of liver). [[File:Tiranë, Albania 5 January 2023 - Tribeca and bicycle.jpg|thumb|Streetside restaurants]] ===Budget=== Small shops and roadside vendors throughout the city sell foods such as ''sufllaqe'', ''doner'' and ''gjiro'' for 200–300 lek. Also try the local speciality originally from Turkey, ''byrek'' (50–80 lek), barely haut-cuisine but inexpensive. Many cantina-like local and inexpensive restaurant serve delicious regional dishes for lunch or throughout the day. The following are recommended: * {{eat | name=Flower's | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3297118 | long=19.8119260 | directions=next to Hemmingway | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Daily menu and à-la-carte. Free water and bread as locals are used to it. Muzaka, creamy egg plant ... feels like the try beyond the usual. }} * {{eat | name=Gjelltore Dibra | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 41.3287793 | long=19.8244719 | directions=near The New Bazaar | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00–22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Local dishes and central location. }} * {{eat | name=Tasty | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha| lat=41.32361 | long=19.80393 | directions=along the first western ring road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-350 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12 | content=An authentic and plain cantine-like restaurant with a great choice of inexpensive, genuine Albanian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Te Dhuri | alt=Gatime Familjare | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3204482 | long=19.8294082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=200-300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Only daily lunch menu available, no à-la-carte. Simple but delicious. Though, it seems a little Albanian might be needed to communicate your needs. }} * {{eat | name=Vjosa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3255463 | long=19.8299855 | directions=near the Student quarter | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Daily 07:00-22:00 | price=200-400 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-11 | content=Serves all regular Albanian dishes; Supe Pule, Tashqebab, Tave Dheu, Salate Fshati, Fergese, etc. }} Otherwise, there are many meat-heavy fast food places all around the city: * {{eat | name=Mr. Chicken | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31892 | long=19.81687 | directions=in Blloku | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00–24:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-03-23 | content=Good taste of Albanian fast food. Fresh rotisserie chicken }} * {{eat | name=Gjiro Kamara fast food restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.kamara.al/ | email=| address=Rr. Abdyl Frashëri | lat=41.31952 | long=19.81963| directions=in Blloku, next to Slovenian Embassy| phone=+355 4 225 6513| hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-01 | content= Good taste of Albanian fast food. }} * {{eat | name=Marion Restaurant | alt=Mensa Marion |url=https://www.facebook.com/MarionRestaurant| email=| address=Rruga Pjeter Budi, Tirana University student's campus | lat=41.3218 | long=19.8346| directions=E 1 km| phone=+355 66 2083399 | hours=08:00-23:00 | price=Under US$10 per meal | lastedit= | content=Budget self-service restaurant in the Central Campus. Very popular among students. }} * {{eat | name = Qofte Tradita Met Kodra | alt =Te Met Kodra | url =https://www.facebook.com/MetKodraPazariiRi/?locale=sq_AL | email = | address = Rruga Shemsi Haka | lat =41.3301242 | long =19.8246631 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = A little grill on Sheshi Avni rustemi featuring qoftas (rissoles). }} * '''FISH FRIENDS by Temla''' - Little fish shop + Imbiss in Qyteti Studenti. Decent pasta with seafood just 500 lek. *{{eat | name=Tek Zgara Tirones 2 | url= | email= | address=Rruga e Kavajës| lat=41.326991 | long=19.807424| directions=from Skanderberg square walk ten minutes west along Rruga e Kavajës. It will be on your right| phone=+355 69 948 4792 |fax=| hours=09:00-23:30 every day | price=Mains 200-700 lek (May 2018)| content=Good traditional Albanian cuisine with massive servings. |alt=|tollfree=|lastedit=}} * {{eat | name=Birrari Ke Tori | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Vaso Pasha | lat=41.322418 | long=19.815403 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=300-700 lek | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Straightforward traditional Albanian food, with mostly meat dishes on the menu. The restaurant is practically in the basement, so it is easy to miss. }} ===Mid-range=== *{{eat | name=Oda | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33154 | long=19.82461 | directions= | phone=+355 4 2249541 | tollfree= | hours=noon-late | price=500–1,000 lek | lastedit=2024-03-13 | content=This restaurant inside a Tirana traditional house serves delicious traditional cuisine. Note that this is the original one — ''Oda Garden'' (aka ODS) south of Pazari is the hostile take-over one. }} * {{eat | name=King House restaurant| url=http://www.king-house.net/ | email=| address=Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.32791 | long=19.81614| directions=at Bank of Albania | phone=+355 4 2255559| fax=| hours= | price=| content= Combination of excellent Albanian and Italian food. Always very popular with expats and locals. }} * {{eat | name=Yamato restaurant| url=https://www.facebook.com/yamato.tirana | email=| address= | lat=41.32254 | long=19.82298 |directions=Blloku| phone= |hours= |price=| content=A more formal restaurant than other Blloku eateries, children-friendly Yamato has a big selection of Japanese foods prepared by a Filipino chef.}} * {{eat | name = Era| alt = | url = https://era.al/ | email = erablloku@era.al | address = Rruga Ismail Qemali, app 13/2 | lat=41.32007 | long=19.81453 | directions = | phone = +355 42243845| tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = | lastedit=2022-05-27 | content = A Biloku restaurant featuring Albanian and Italian fare. Options include stuffed aubergine and pilau with chicken and pine nuts. }} * {{eat | name=Spaghetti Western | alt= | url=https://spaghettiwestern.business.site/ | email= | address=rr. Pjeter Bogdani 13 | lat=41.32123 | long=19.81502 | directions=in the Blloku neighborhood | phone=+355 68 207 2000 | tollfree= | hours=08:00-23:30 | price=1,000–3,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Sit-down/table service restaurant. Good pasta, excellent steaks. They often have a blonde ale on tap - a nice taste of home for some American palates. Fun, kitschy decor in homage to Italian western cinema, as the name of the place would suggest. }} * {{eat | name=Chinese Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. George W. Bush, nr. 1 | lat=41.326350 | long=19.825350 | directions=on the short pedestrian street between the Tanners' Bridge and Fan Noli Park | phone=+355 69 798 8808 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=around 1,000 lek | lastedit=2021-01-15 | content=Sit-down, table-service Chinese restaurant, serving the western-versions of Chinese food, though one will occasionally see Chinese diplomats, businesspeople and tourists eating. Good food, large portions for the main dishes, noodles and rice. On the upper level of the building. Outdoor dining available during warm months. }} *{{eat | name=Sofra e Ariut | url=http://www.sofraeariut.com/ | email= | address=Nd. 54 H.1 Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 1, Rruga e Elbasanit,| lat=41.3141 | long=19.8334| directions=inside Tirana's Big Park| phone=+355 4 2372904 |fax=| hours= | price=| content=Specializing in traditional Albanian cuisine, the interior is decorated with traditional ornaments. }} ===Splurge=== *{{eat | name=Juvenilja Castelo | url=http://www.juvenilja.com/ | email= | address= Sheshi Italia | lat=41.3169 | long=19.8232| directions=close to hotel Sheraton, at the Big Park,| phone=+355 68 2022802 | hours=24/7 | price=1000 lek| content=Mainly serves Italian and Albanian food. A 5-star restaurant. }} * {{eat | name=Otium | alt= | url=https://m.facebook.com/Otium-Restaurant-182686481817467/ | email= | address=Rr Brigada e Vlll | lat=41.32180 | long=19.81384 | directions= | phone=+355 4 222 3570 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 12:00-23:30, Su 12:00-17:30 | price= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Among flowering plants, find samples of Gallic cuisine including seasonal seafood and other dishes. }} * {{eat | name = Mullixhiu| alt = | url = https://www.mullixhiu.al/ | email = | address = Lazgush Poradeci Street | lat = 41.3134001 | long = 19.8166501 | phone = +355 69 666 0444 | directions = | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Multi-course tasting menu: 2,500-3,000 lek | lastedit=2022-05-11 | content = This Biloku neighborhood eatery is part of Albania's slow-food movement where culinary theater and presentation are part of the experience. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Hotspot Tirana | alt= | url=https://www.instagram.com/hotspot_tirana/ | email= | address= | lat=41.33383 | long=19.82494 | directions= | phone=+355688321066 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A coworking space, gallery, and sometimes club with open and friendly people. A very unlike-Albanian place. }} ===Café=== * {{drink | name=Nektar Bookcafe | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32868 | long=19.81289 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=170 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Supposedly one of the best salep of Albania can be found here. }} ===Bars=== '''Blloku''' is the main nightlife spot in the city. ====Budget==== * {{drink | name=My Way | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32107 | long=19.81432 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Peja 250 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Young locals and some expats frequent this cosy place. }} * {{drink | name=Old House Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32196 | long=19.81473 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 300 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=The waiter isn't particular helpful and they just have beer and cocktails, no raki. But the crowd and place itself is worth a visit. }} * {{drink | name=My House | alt=Stoa | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.33394 | long=19.81608 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 450 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=A little smokey inside but very local. }} * {{drink | name=Miqtë e Muzikës Live | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.3286708 | long=19.8133709 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-12-27 | content=A energetic place with live music (Jazz, regional) and a cordial host. Some people find it to be a tourist trap, so better ask for prices beforehand. }} ====Mid-range==== [[File:Sky Tower Tirana 2021.jpg|thumb|Sky tower]] * {{drink | name=Hemingway | alt= | url=http://hemingway.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Kont Urani | lat=41.329609 | long=19.812341 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 18:00 | price=Cocktails: from 700 lek | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-10-13 | content=A cocktail bar with Jazz, Blues, Reggae, etc. They also have inexpensive local beer, but they do not advertise it. Their service is not the quickest though. }} * {{drink | name=Komiteti Kafe Muzeum | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/komiteti.kafemuzeum/ | email= | address=Rruga Fatmir Haxhiu |lat=41.32344 | long=19.82267 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Raki 200 lek | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Styled as a cafe museum, this little bohemian place looks like a flea market. Every spare centimetre is crammed with communist-era relics, farming implements (those pitchforks hanging from the bar are probably a warning), Japanese fans, old clocks and so on. It's certainly a memorable spot for coffee or one of 25 varieties of raki. }} * {{drink | name=Radio | alt= | url=http://www.radiobar.al/ | email= | address=Rruga Ismail Qemali | lat=41.320194 | long=19.814968 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=From 10:00 | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-02-11 | content=Named for the owner's collection of antique radios, deep-1950s lamp shades and even a collection of communist-era propaganda books to read over a cocktail. It attracts a young and well-fed crowd. }} * {{drink | name=Sky Tower Rotating Bar | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rr. Ibrahim Rugova | lat=41.32240 | long=19.81797| directions=in Sky Hotel | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=A bar in a rotating tower. The rotation is a bit jerky and may leave you slightly seasick. }} ===Clubs=== '''Converse''', '''Charls''', '''Steel Wings''' (Bikers club), '''Unit''', '''Mos Fli''' are clubs in Blloku frequented by die hard rock and metal fans. * {{drink | name=Tunel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.32853 | long=19.82029 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Beer 400 lek | lastedit=2024-12-24 | content=Decent bar and club, with sometimes international DJs. In summer rooftop, in winter basement. They won't go longer than 02:00 or 03:00. }} ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Star Hotel | alt= | url= | email=starhotel2012@hotmail.com | address=Rruga e Dibrës, 73 | lat=41.32998 | long=19.81956 | directions=from Skanderbeg Square walk past the Tirana International Hotel, it'll take one minute | phone=+355 42231950, +355 696415459 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Double/twin: €30 [2013] |lastedit=2021-07-31| content=Clean, safe, private rooms with private bathroom and shower, well maintained, friendly, staff speak English. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Victoria | alt = | url = https://hotelvictoria.al/ | email = info@hotelvictoria.al | address = Rr. Dibrës Nd. 331 H. 1 | lat = 41.34111 | long = 19.83088 | directions = 2 km south | phone = +355-42-361-591 | tollfree = | fax = +355-42-361-594 | hours = | price = Single €22, double/twin €34, triple €44, quad €54 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = Family-owned hotel in a new residential area that offers quietness and fresh air. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana Backpackers Hostel |alt=| url=http://www.tiranahostel.com/ | email= | address=Rruga Elbasanit 85/Rruga e Bogdanëve | lat=41.32854 | long=19.80998 | directions=0.5 km W of Skanderberg Square| phone= |tollfree=| hours= | price=€8-27|fax=| checkin= | checkout=|lastedit=2021-07-31| content=A small hostel, with just 25 beds, in a beautiful villa built in 1940. Dorms are spacious and well lighted, back garden. Bikes can be rented for city tours. }} * {{sleep | name = Hotel Verzaci | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rinas, SH60 | lat = 41.42445 | long = 19.71207 | directions = 15 km N | phone = +355-68-202-5542 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = €25 (single) | checkin = 14:00 | checkout = 12:00 | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = The hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Tiranë airport terminal building, very convenient for early departures or late arrivals. While there are hotels even closer to the airport, this hotel provides very good value for its price. }} * {{sleep | name = Jolly City Centre Hotel | alt = | url = https://jollyhotel.al/ | email = info@jollyhotel.al | address = Avni Rustemi | lat = 41.32928 | long = 19.82545 | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-0630 | tollfree = | fax = | checkin = | checkout = | price = €23 single | lastedit= 2021-07-31 | content = A small hotel in central Tirana with a 24-hour front desk and friendly staff. Modest buffet breakfast is included in price. If arriving by plane, catch the Rinas Ekspress airport coach (250 lek) which terminates behind the Opera, 500 m from the hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Trip'n'Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.tripnhostel.com/ | email=tripnhostel@gmail.com | address=Rr Musa Maci |lat=41.33193 | long=19.82566| directions=on a small side street | phone=+355 6830 48905 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€10 to 30 | lastedit=2021-07-31 | content=This hostel is housed in a design-conscious self-contained house, with a leafy garden out the back, a bar lined with old records, a kitchen and a cellar-like chill-out lounge downstairs. Dorms have handmade fixtures, curtains between beds for privacy and private lockable drawers, while there's also a roof terrace strewn with hammocks. }} * {{sleep | name=Milingona City Center Hostel | alt= | url=https://www.milingonahostel.com/ | email=milingonahostel@gmail.com | address=Rruga Vehbi Agolli 5 | lat=41.3305 | long=19.829028 | directions=just behind main road Rruga Hoxha Tahsin | phone=+355 69 207 0076 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout=11:00 | price=€15 | lastedit=2025-04-26 | content=Inexpensive hostel not far from the city center. The outdoor seating in the colorful makeshift garden is a delight. Several housecats roam the outdoor area. Reception is open 24/7, but there is a fee for late check-ins. }} ===Mid-range=== [[File:Tirana 31.jpg|thumb|Blloku district with quite a few hotels]] * {{sleep | name = Hotel Baron | alt = | url = https://hotelbaron.al/ | email = info@hotelbaron.al | address = Rruga e Elbasanit 274 | lat = 41.29945 | long = 19.84985 | directions = near Mother Albania Statue, Qemal Stafa Stadium, and University of Tirana | phone = +355-4-246-7649 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = | price = Single €35; double/twin €50; triple €55; quad €65 | checkin = | checkout = | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel City Tirana | url=http://www.hotelcitytirana.com/ | email=info@hotelcitytirana.com| address=Rruga Ismail Qemali, Nr8/1 | lat=41.32217 | long=19.82427 | directions=| phone=+355 4 2247799 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2247799| hours= | price=Single €34-€50; double €75 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Family-owned hotel with exquisite service. As of April 2024 "temporarily closed". }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Meg Klaus | url= | email= | address=Rruga Fortuzi 75 | lat=41.33053 | long=19.81238 | directions=in a courtyard, street off Rr.Mine Peza| phone=+355 4 2239214 | fax=+355 4 2259236| hours= | price=Single €30, double €40| checkin= | checkout=| content=11 rooms. TV, air-con and bathroom worked fine. No restaurant (and no breakfast included) but a hotel bar. Some staff had trouble speaking English. }} * {{sleep | name=Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Bogdani | lat=41.32936 | long=19.80980 | directions= | phone=+355 684061561 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=€42 | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=Eight rooms. Each has a big workspace and good beds (though bathrooms are small). There are communal lounge with sofas, books and a large table where breakfast is served. }} * {{sleep | name=Green House | alt= | url= | email= | address=Rruga Jul Variboba 6 | lat=41.32314 | long=19.82366 | directions= | phone=+355 692057599 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-04-30 | content=10-room hotel. Some rooms have balconies, all have low-slung beds, shag-pile carpets, minibars and sleek furnishings. Downstairs is a large terrace restaurant where guests take breakfast each morning. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Airport Tirana | url=http://www.hotelairportirana.com | email=hotelairportirana@live.com| address=Rinas Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | lat=41.41647 | long=19.71258 | directions=near the Rinas (Tirana) Airport| phone=+355 48300190 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 48300191| hours= | price=Single 8,850 lek; double 11,800 lek| checkin= | checkout=| content=Grand hotel with every modern amenity. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Brilant Antik | url=http://hotelbrilant.com | email=info@hotelbrilant.com | address=Rr. Jeronim De Rada, No. 78 | lat=41.32728 | long=19.82519 | directions=Just across the Parliament| phone=+355 4 2251166 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=€70, breakfast included| checkin= | checkout=| content=Excellent rooms and helpful staff. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Grand | url=http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Ismail Qemali 11 | lat=41.32045 | long=19.81670 | directions=close to the centre | phone=+355 696095399 | fax=| hours= | price=single €120; double €160| checkin= | checkout=| content=A small, 3-star standard hotel. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Mondial | url=https://www.hotelmondial.al/ | email=info@hotelmondial.al| address=Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha | lat=41.3268 | long=19.8027 | directions=| phone=+355 682004642 | fax=| hours= | price=| checkin= | checkout=| content=Prestigious 4-star hotel. 28 rooms. Also a bar and a restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Theranda | url=https://m.facebook.com/HotelTheranda/ | email=| address=Rr. Andon Zako Cajupi, Villa 6 & 7 | lat=41.32158 | long=19.81192 | directions=two minutes from the centre, Blloku District| phone=+355 4 2273766 | fax=+355 42 273689 | hours= | price=Single €70 to €100; double/twin: €90 to €130| checkin= | checkout=| content=Boutique hotel.}} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Europapark | url=http://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit |lat=41.32086 | long=19.82163 | directions= | phone=+355 42235035| fax= | price=Single €152 to €176 +tax; double/twin €170 to €201 +tax | checkin= | checkout=| content=Part of the Rogner chain of hotels, this modern hotel is where the headquarters of the communist party were planned to be built before the fall. Very luxurious. Beautiful gardens and an outdoor swimming pool that is always freezing. The comfort has five stars. Security is unsurpassed. }} * {{sleep | name=Tirana International Hotel | url=https://www.tiranainternational.com/ | email=hotel@tiranainternational.com | address=Sheshi Skënderbej 8 | lat=41.32976 | long=19.81861 | directions=in Skanderberg Square| phone=+355 42234185 | tollfree= | fax=| hours= | price=Weekend: single €60, double €70; weekday: single €112, double €124-142| checkin= | checkout=| content= Centrally located, this hotel was built during communist times and has changed hands. There are plans for drastic changes in its appearance, and it remains one of the major and best hotels in Albania. If you have the time have lunch on the covered balcony of their restaurant, the food and service is excellent. }} * {{sleep | name=Xheko Imperial Hotel Tirana | alt= | url=http://www.xheko-imperial.com/ | email= | address=Rr. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit | lat=41.31802 | long=19.81862 | directions= | phone= +355 4 225 9574| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} * {{sleep | name=Rogner Hotel Tirana | alt=Rogner | url=https://www.hotel-europapark.com/ | email=info.tirana@rogner.com | address=Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit • Postal Code 1001 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 2235035 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 2235050 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-20 | content=Small hotel in the Bllok area. 48 luxurious rooms, equipped with all the modern amenities. Restaurant with Albanian traditional cuisine. }} == Connect == * {{listing | name=Main Post Office & Telephone Centre | url= | email=| address=Sheshi Cameria | lat=41.32709 | long=19.81589 | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-20:00 | price=| content= }} * {{listing | name=Posta Shqiptare - Sherbimi Postare | alt=Albanian Post - Mail Services | url=http://postashqiptare.al/tarifat-postare/ | email=asistence@postashqiptare.al | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 68 204 4727 | tollfree= | hours=Hours vary by location; all locations closed on Sundays | price= | lastedit=2021-01-14 | content=Letters and postcards can be mailed from any post office. However... 1) not all post offices have the yellow collection boxes outside for after-hours drop-off. 2) Mail services are by no means the main revenue generator of the postal service, so the agents at the counter may seem surprised if you ask to by stamps or mail a letter, and it may take them a few minutes to retrieve their stock of stamps or to make the agents who know how to complete the transactions available for counter service. Check the website for the list of prices. As of Jan. 2021, regular letter rates (up to 20 grams) are: domestic = 40 lek; countries bordering Albania = 90 lek; rest of Europe = 130 lek; Asia and Africa = 140 lek; Americas = 150 lek. }} ==Stay safe== [[File:City of Tirana,Albania in 2020.02.jpg|thumb|Car traffic and pedestrians at dusk]] You should take some precautions when walking around the city. The main advice is to simply watch your step. Although many parts of the city are maintained, there remain holes and worn-down street parts. Cars also seem to drive more recklessly than in most European cities, and assume a right-of-way, so care is needed in crossing the street. Not even a green light is always a guarantee of safety! Try to see when the locals cross the street and cross with them. Crime, however, is not much of a problem. Tirana is a significantly safer city than most cities of comparable size in Europe, with people happily wandering through the city late into the night. ==Stay healthy== ===Hospitals=== * {{listing | name=ABC Family Health Centre | url= | email=| address= | lat= | long= | directions=| phone= | fax=| hours=M-F 08:00-16:00 | price=Consultation: US$20 | content=English-speaking doctors. Run by Baptists. }} * {{listing | name=Klinika IRMA | url= | email= | address=Rruga Dora D'Istria, Pall Triss, Kati 3 | lat= | long= | directions=large physician-owned multi-specialty clinic in the city centre, near Bllok | phone=+355 4 2243000 | fax=| hours=M-Sa 09:00-18:00 | price=Consultation: US$20| content=English, French and Italian-speaking doctors. }} ==Cope== ===Embassies=== * {{Flag|China}} {{listing | name=China | alt= | url=http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ | email=chinaemb_al@mfa.gov.cn | address=Skenderbej Str. 57 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 223 2385 | tollfree= | fax=+355 4 223 3159 | hours=M-F 09:00-16:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-02-08 | content= }} * {{Flag|Czech Republic}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Czech Republic | alt = | url = http://www.mzv.cz/tirana/en/index.html | email = | address = Rruga Skenderbeg No. 10 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-2234-004 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-2232-159 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Egypt}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Egypt | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/embassies/Egyptian_Embassy_Albania/Pages/default.aspx | email = egyemb@albaniaonline.net | address = 1 St. Iskandar Bek | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-3022| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2295 | hours = 09:00–16:00 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Greece}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Greece | alt = | url = http://www.mfa.gr/tirana | email = gremb.tir@mfa.gr | address = Rruga Frederik Shiroka, No. 3 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-4668 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-4290 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Iran}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Iran | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, No. 20 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-5038| tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-0409 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Italy}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Italy | alt = | url = http://www.ambtirana.esteri.it/ | email = segreteriaambasciata.tirana@esteri.it | address = Papa Gjon Pali II, No. 2 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-227-5900 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-0921 | hours = | price = | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|North Macedonia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = North Macedonia | alt = | url = http://mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242&catid=82&Itemid=349&lang=en | email = tirana@mfa.gov.mk | address = Rruga e Kavajës, nr. 116 | lat = 41.32733 | long = 19.80804 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-0909 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2514 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|Poland}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Poland | alt = | url = | email = | address = Rruga e Bogdaneve | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4190 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-3364 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|Romania}} {{listing | name=Romania | alt= | url=http://tirana.mae.ro/en | email=tirana@mae.ro | address=Rruga Pandeli Evangjeli 15 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+355 4 230 31 34 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-12-02 | content= }} * {{Flag|Russia}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = Russia | alt = | url = http://www.albania.mid.ru/ | email = | address = 2 Donika Kastrioti Str. | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-225-6040 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-225-6046 | lastedit= | content = }} * {{Flag|United Kingdom}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United Kingdom | alt = | url = https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana | email = british.embassytirana@fco.gov.uk | address = Rruga Skenderbeg 12 | lat = 41.33034 | long = 19.80771 | directions = | phone = +355-4-223-4973 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-224-7697 | lastedit= 2019-08-17 | content = }} * {{Flag|United States}} {{Listing | type = listing | name = United States of America | alt = | url = https://al.usembassy.gov/ | email = | address = Rruga e Elbasanit, No. 103 | lat = | long = | directions = | phone = +355-4-224-7285 | tollfree = | fax = +355-4-223-2222 | lastedit= | content = }} ==Go next== * '''Zall-Bastar''' – For hiking near Bovilla Lake and a hot sprint near Perkola village. The bus runs from the ''Myslym Keta'' bus stop in the northeast of the city, the latter which of can be reached by L7 or L15. About 100 lek to Zall-Bastar. * [[Shkodër]] – Fourth largest city in Albania, close to [[Montenegro]]'s border. * [[Albanian Alps]] * [[Gjirokastra]] – Famous for its mulberry raki. * [[Berat]] – City of the thousand windows with old Turkish buildings and a fortress. * [[Saranda]] – Ferry to [[Corfu]]. * [[Përmet]] – An interesting town with popular thermal springs nearby. * [[Krujë]] - A fascinating historical town close to Tirana There are also many direct connections to '''nearby countries''', like [[Prizren]], [[Pristina]], [[Skopje]], [[Athens]] and [[Podgorica]]. ===By air=== Tirana has '''ultra-low-cost flights''' to some European countries and to [[Abu Dhabi]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]]. (updated May 2022) {{guidecity}} {{isPartOf|Northeastern Albania}} {{geo|41.3237|19.8203}} kgfdubbl0lqpl92gf0i6runtzh9lgn2 0 36567 5289145 5284025 2026-06-07T17:03:27Z Kned Wiki 2327203 /* Sleep */ Added Giardini Mon Plaisir 5289145 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Trapani banner.jpg}} '''Trapani''' occupies a narrow peninsula stretching between two seas, where the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean meet. Its historic centre extends directly into the water, framed by old city walls, beaches, and a working port. As the capital of the surrounding province, Trapani has long balanced maritime trade with civic and administrative importance. Fishing boats, ferries, and cruise ships still shape daily life, while the seafront promenade along the Tramontana walls offers some of the city’s most distinctive views. [[File:Trapani from erice.jpg|thumb|350px|Trapani seen from Erice, with the historic centre extending into the sea]] For many years Trapani remained largely outside Sicily’s main tourist circuits, but this is gradually changing. A modern cruise terminal, improved ferry connections to the Aegadian Islands, and ongoing waterfront redevelopment have brought new visibility and investment. The historic centre has been partially pedestrianised, access points reopened through the old walls, and cultural events expanded. While Trapani remains quieter than Palermo or Catania, it is no longer an overlooked destination. ==Understand== Trapani is best understood as a city shaped by the sea. Its economy, cuisine, religious traditions, and urban layout all reflect centuries of maritime life. The historic street pattern still preserves Arabic influences, Baroque churches rise above former trading quarters, and salt production and fishing continue to define the surrounding landscape. Religious processions, especially during Holy Week, remain central to local identity, drawing together neighbourhoods, guilds, and families. Despite recent development, the rhythm of daily life remains relaxed. Morning markets, afternoon closures, and evening walks along the seafront are part of the city’s routine. Visitors will often encounter contrasts: restored façades beside weathered stone, modern cafés set into medieval structures, and quiet residential streets opening suddenly onto lively squares. This mixture of continuity and change is a defining feature of Trapani. [[File:Reflections of old Trapani.jpg|thumb|350px|The Tramontana walls reflected in the sea at night]] Trapani is also closely connected to its surroundings. The hill town of Erice, the salt pans to the south, and the Aegadian Islands offshore are all integral to how the city is experienced. Rather than a single landmark destination, Trapani works best as a base for exploring coast, countryside, and islands. ===History=== Trapani’s origins lie in antiquity, when it served as the harbour for Elymian settlements such as Erice and Segesta. Phoenician expansion in the 9th century BC established it as a strategic trading port, later used by Carthaginians and Romans. Under Arab rule in the Middle Ages, the city was fortified and revitalised as a commercial centre, particularly through salt trade. Norman and later Spanish control brought further growth and architectural development. Trapani became a provincial capital in the 19th century, but suffered heavy destruction during [[World War II]], when large parts of the historic San Pietro district were lost. Post-war reconstruction reshaped much of the city, leaving today’s urban fabric as a blend of ancient foundations, Baroque monuments, and modern interventions. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Trapani |8.3 |15.2 |63.0 |8.4 |15.5 |55.0 |9.3 |17.0 |47.0 |11.2 |19.5 |38.0 |14.5 |23.3 |22.0 |18.0 |27.2 |7.0 |20.4 |29.6 |3.0 |20.9 |29.9 |9.0 |18.5 |27.4 |43.0 |15.6 |23.8 |66.0 |12.3 |19.9 |73.0 |9.4 |16.4 |76.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Trapani]] |description= }} Trapani has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Summer temperatures often exceed 30 °C (86 °F), though sea breezes moderate coastal heat. Spring and early autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons for visiting. Rainfall is concentrated in late autumn and winter. Thanks to its coastal exposure, Trapani receives abundant sunshine year-round and rarely experiences extreme cold. Sea temperatures remain suitable for swimming into October. Steady coastal winds support sailing and water sports. Monte Erice and the town of Erice above Trapani are typically several degrees cooler and frequently shrouded in mist, offering a noticeable contrast to conditions at sea level. ===Culture=== Religious traditions play a central role in Trapani’s cultural life. The city is best known for the Processione dei Misteri, a Good Friday event in which sculpted groups depicting the Passion of Christ are carried through the streets in a continuous procession lasting over 24 hours. Several other Lenten processions accompany this period, reinforcing Trapani’s strong devotional character. Seasonal festivals, including Carnival celebrations and winter holiday markets, animate public spaces throughout the year. Music and performance are also important, with opera, classical concerts, film events, and pop festivals held in both historic and modern venues along the waterfront. Sport is closely linked to the surrounding landscape. Road races cross the salt flats, trail events climb Mount Erice, and triathlons combine swimming, cycling, and running along the coast. Sailing and yachting are prominent, supported by Trapani’s marina and long tradition as a Mediterranean port. Trapani has a visible LGBTQ+ cultural presence, with Pride events and associated activities contributing to the city’s growing diversity and openness. ==Get in== Trapani is easily reached by air, sea, rail, and road, and serves as a major transport gateway for western Sicily and the Aegadian Islands. {{Mapframe|38.01800|12.51000|zoom=14|width=450|height=450|layer=W|lang=en}} ===By plane=== * {{marker|name=Trapani–Birgi Airport (TPS)|type=lime|wikidata=Q658537|lat=37.90149|long=12.49574}} – Local airport, 15 km south. Domestic flights and seasonal European routes. Bus and taxi transfers reach the city in 20–40 minutes. * {{marker|name=Palermo Airport (PMO)|type=lime|wikidata=Q630645|lat=38.17981|long=13.09958}} – Sicily’s main international airport. Direct coaches connect Palermo Airport with Trapani in about 1 hour. ===By ship=== * {{marker|name=Trapani Cruise Terminal|type=lime|wikidata=Q3909296|lat=38.01411|long=12.50754}} – Cruise passenger terminal beside the historic centre. * {{marker|name=Trapani Fast Ferry Terminal|type=lime|lat=38.01368|long=12.51162}} – Ferries and hydrofoils to the [[Aegadian Islands]] and seasonal services to Pantelleria. ===By rail=== * {{marker|name=Trapani Train Station|type=lime|wikidata=Q801527|lat=38.01696|long=12.51794}} – Regional rail terminus with coastal connections to Palermo via Castelvetrano. ===By bus=== Long-distance buses are the most reliable public transport in western Sicily, with frequent services from Palermo, Palermo Airport, Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Alcamo, and Castellammare del Golfo. ===By car=== Trapani is connected to Palermo by the A29 motorway (about 1½ hours). A car is useful for visiting beaches, countryside, and archaeological sites, though parking in the historic centre is limited. ==Get around== ===On foot=== Trapani’s historic centre is compact and largely flat, making walking the easiest way to get around. Most major sights, beaches, restaurants, ferry terminals, and museums lie within a 15–20 minute walk. [[File:Trapani vista do teleférico (2545914952).jpg|thumb|350px|View of Trapani from the cable car to Erice]] ===By cable car=== * {{marker|name=Erice Cable Car|type=lime|wikidata=Q24933975|lat=38.02436|long=12.55093}} – Lower station of the Funivia Trapani–Erice. ===By bus=== Local buses connect the old town with suburbs, beaches, and the Erice cable-car station. Taxis are available in limited numbers and are best booked by phone. Cycling is possible along the seafront but less practical in the narrow historic streets. ===By taxi=== Ranks near the port, station, and main squares. Uber and other app-based ride services operate in Trapani alongside traditional taxis. ===Visitor information=== * {{marker|name=Trapani Tourist Office|type=lime|lat=38.015166|long=12.509496}} – Official infopoint on Via Torrearsa. * [https://www.visitsicily.info/en/localita/trapani/ Visit Sicily – Trapani] – Regional tourism portal. == See == Trapani’s historic centre contains a dense concentration of museums, churches, fortifications, and seafront monuments reflecting the city's maritime and multicultural past, all within easy walking distance. [[File:Trapani01.jpg|thumb|350px|View toward Torre Colombaia]] ===Fortifications and defensive structures=== * {{see | name=Colombaia Castle | alt=Castello della Colombaia | url= | wikidata= Q15055364 | address=Via Catulo Lutazio | lat = 38.01160| long = 12.49590 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=An ancient coastal fortress on a small island about 600 metres west of Trapani's harbour, historically used for maritime defence and later as a prison. }} * {{see | name=Ligny Tower | alt=Museo Civico Torre di Ligny | url=https://cultura.gov.it/luogo/museo-preistorico | address=Via Torre di Ligny | wikidata=Q972079 | lat=38.0196889 | long=12.4969295 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A coastal tower museum exhibiting prehistoric artefacts and maritime finds from Trapani's seabed, with panoramic rooftop views. }} * {{see | name=Land Castle | alt=Castello di terra | url= | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri | wikidata= Q16538178 | lat = 38.01926 | long = 12.51441 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A former medieval fortress; today only sections of the seaward walls remain beside modern administrative buildings. }} * {{see | name=Bastion of the Impossible | alt=Bastione dell'Impossibile | url= | address=Via Ammiraglio Staiti | wikidata= Q137273195 | lat = 38.01434 | long = 12.51642 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A 16th-century bastion built on marshy ground once considered impossible to develop, now planned for reopening as a cultural and public heritage site. }} * {{see | name=Former Ice Factory | alt=Ex fabbrica del ghiaccio | url= | address=Via Sant'Anna | wikidata= Q137460674 | lat = 38.01717 | long = 12.50343 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A former gunpowder store and later ice factory near the Mura di Tramontana, now abandoned and protected as a historic structure within Trapani’s old town. }} * {{see | name=Porta Oscura | alt=Torre dell’Orologio | url=https://www.turismo.trapani.it/it/1542/porta-oscura-e-torre-dell-orologio.html | address=Via Torrearsa, 47 | wikidata=Q137768208 | lat=38.0154557 | long=12.509626 | directions=adjacent to Palazzo Senatorio | lastedit=2025-07-06 | content=A medieval city gate surmounted by a 16th-century astronomical clock displaying solar time and lunar phases. }} ===Churches=== * {{see | name=Madonna of Trapani | alt=Santuario Madonna di Trapani | url=https://fotografia.cultura.gov.it/iccd/item/FFC046719 | address=Via Conte Agostino Pepoli, 178 | lat=38.01929 | long=12.54231 | wikidata=Q429832 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A Gothic basilica housing the venerated marble Madonna of Trapani statue, traditionally attributed to Nino Pisano. }} * {{see | name=Trapani Cathedral | alt=Cattedrale di San Lorenzo | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.015767| long=12.507812 | wikidata=Q1736220 | content=A former parish church transformed in Baroque style in the 18th century and elevated to cathedral status in 1844. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory | alt=Anime Sante del Purgatorio | address=Via S. Francesco D'Assisi | lat = 38.01499 | long = 12.50719 | wikidata= Q3669255 | content=A Baroque church best known for housing the Misteri di Trapani sculptural groups used in the city's annual Good Friday procession. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church and College of the Jesuits | alt=Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele | lat = 38.01553 | long = 12.50902 | wikidata= Q28668530 | content=A Baroque Jesuit church and former college complex dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, now preserved as a historic institutional site. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} [[File:View on Trapani.jpg|thumb|350px|Aerial view of Trapani’s historic centre]] * {{see | name=Church of Saint Dominic | alt=Chiesa di San Domenico | address=Via Orfani | lat = 38.01685 | long = 12.51194 | wikidata=Q28669661 | content=A medieval Dominican church founded in the 13th century, preserving Gothic architectural features and traces of its former role as a burial site for notable local families. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi | address=Via Giuseppe Barlotta | lat =38.01536 | long =12.50416 | wikidata=Q45380996 | content=A church and former Franciscan convent whose dome is a prominent feature of the Trapani skyline. | lastedit=2026-01-16 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Lucy | alt=Chiesa di Santa Lucia | address=Via Santa Lucia | lat = 38.017023 | long = 12.502581 | wikidata= Q118893065 | content=A former medieval church associated with Trapani's fishing and coral-fishing community, now disused but historically linked to the city's maritime economy. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Liberale | alt=Chiesa di San Liberale | address=Via Torre di Ligny | lat = 38.01862 | long = 12.49831 | wikidata= Q111660323 | content=A former 17th-century church built by Trapani's coral fishermen and dedicated to Saint Liberale, now surviving only in fragmentary condition near Torre di Ligny. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù | address=Via Sant’Elisabetta | lat=38.01462 | long=12.51115 | wikidata=Q60841581 | content=A historic Franciscan church founded in the 15th century by the Friars Minor Observants, noted for its Renaissance and Baroque artistic heritage. | lastedit=2026-01-14 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Peter | alt=Chiesa di San Pietro | address=Via Sergia | lat=38.014717 | long=12.513777 | wikidata= Q62008172 | content=Long regarded as one of Trapani’s largest churches, noted for its basilica layout and important Renaissance and Baroque artworks. | lastedit=2026-01-14 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Mary of Itria | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Itria | url= | email= | address=Via Garibaldi | lat=38.017870 | long=12.512386 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q19819497 | lastedit=2026-01-14 | content=A church associated with the Shoeless Augustinian order. Its former convent complex is now the Liceo Scientifico Vincenzo Fardella. }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari | alt=Basilica di San Nicolò | url= | email= | address=Via Barone Sieri Pepoli| lat=38.016578 | long=12.510765 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= Q63457601 | lastedit=2026-01-15 | content=A historic basilica shaped by the patronage of the medieval Chiaramonte family, noted for its layered architectural history and artistic heritage. }} * {{see | name=New Abbey | alt=Badia Nuova | url= | email= | address=Via Giuseppe Garibaldi| lat=38.01677 | long=12.51019 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= Q24940364 | lastedit=2026-01-16 | content=A Benedictine monastic complex with a Baroque church and a former convent now serving as the Palazzo delle Finanze. }} * {{see | name=Church and Monastery of the Holy Trinity| alt=Chiesa e Monastero della SS. Trinità, known locally as Badia Grande | url= | email= | address=Via Orfani, 2| lat=38.016754 | long=12.51189 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-16 | content=A former Franciscan convent complex dating from the 16th century, later enlarged in the Baroque period. }} ===Museums and exhibition spaces=== * {{see | name=Pepoli Museum | alt=Museo Regionale Agostino Pepoli | url=https://cultura.gov.it/luogo/museo-regionale-di-trapani | wikidata=Q1802376 | address=Via Conte Pepoli, 200 | lat=38.01894 | long=12.54173 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=Sicily's principal regional museum, housing collections of coral art, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, and religious and decorative works. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Contemporary Art San Rocco | alt=Museo di arte contemporanea San Rocco | url= | wikidata= Q30880809 | address=Via Turretta | lat = 38.01508 | long = 12.50898 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A contemporary art museum housed in the restored 17th-century Palazzo San Rocco, presenting permanent and temporary works on cultural, spiritual, and social themes. }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Augustine | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Agostino | url= | wikidata= Q2223812 | address=Piazzetta Saturno | lat = 38.014929 | long = 12.5096777 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A medieval Gothic church with a notable rose window, now housing the diocesan Polo Espositivo Sant'Agostino exhibition space. }} * {{see | name=Laurentine Hall | alt=Sala Laurentina | url= | wikidata= Q137362722 | address=Via Generale Domenico Giglio | lat = 38.01548 | long = 12.50750 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A multipurpose pastoral hall best known for housing Specus Corallii, a contemporary architectural installation inspired by Trapani's coral and maritime heritage. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Optical Illusions Trapani | alt=Museo delle Illusioni Ottiche di Trapani | url= | wikidata= Q137399888 | address=Via Mercè | lat = 38.01630 | long = 12.51314 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A museum dedicated to optical and perceptual illusions, established in 2017 and noted as Italy's first institution focused exclusively on optical-illusion phenomena. }} ===Palaces, fountains and civic architecture=== [[File:Trapani-corso-palazzo-senatorio.JPG|thumb|350px|Palazzo Senatorio, a historic Baroque civic building on Via Torrearsa]] * {{see | name=Palazzo Senatorio | alt=Palazzo Cavarretta | url= | wikidata= Q89033062 | address=Via Torrearsa | lat = 38.01536 | long = 12.50961 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A Baroque civic palace built on the site of the former Loggia dei Pisani, historically serving as Trapani's seat of senate and magistracy. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo D'Alì | alt=Municipio | url= | wikidata= Q3889964 | address=Piazzale Vittorio Veneto | lat = 38.01856 | long = 12.51360 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A neoclassical palace built as a private residence in the late 19th century and serving as Trapani's town hall since 1948. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo della Giudecca | alt=Palazzo Ciambra | address=Via Giudecca | lat = 38.01564| long = 12.51404 | wikidata=Q3891453 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A historic palazzo representing late medieval and early Renaissance domestic architecture in Trapani's former Jewish quarter. }} * {{see | name=Former Fish Market | alt=Antico Mercato del Pesce | url= | address=Via Torrearse | lat=38.01729 | long=12.50941 | directions=on the Mura di Tramontana | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata=Q137479147 | content=A restored historic fish market on the seafront, now used as a public gathering space for cultural and social events. }} * {{see | name=State Archives of Trapani | alt=Archivio di Stato di Trapani | url= | address=Via Sant'Anna | lat = 38.017114 | long = 12.503037 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q45031417 | content=The provincial state archive preserving government, judicial, and administrative records of Trapani, now housed in the former convent of Sant’Anna. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Lucatelli | alt=Ex-St. Anthony's Hospital | url= | address=Via Cassaretto | lat = 38.01485 | long = 12.50856 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q124027840 | content=A former 15th-century hospital later known as Palazzo Lucatelli, now undergoing restoration for cultural reuse after decades of abandonment. }} * {{see | name=Fardelliana Library | alt=Biblioteca Fardelliana | url= | address=Via | lat = 38.0143165 | long = 12.5106444 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q3639584 | content=The city’s historic public library, housed in the former Church of San Giacomo. }} * {{see | name=Post Office Palace | alt=Palazzo delle Poste | url= | address=Piazza Vittorio Veneto | lat = 38.01824 | long = 12.51407 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q137302743 | content=An early 20th-century Liberty-style post office designed by Francesco La Grassa, forming a prominent civic landmark on a trapezoidal urban block. }} * {{see | name=House of the Mutilated | alt=Casa del Mutilato | url= | address=Piazza Generale Scio | lat = 38.01670 | long = 12.50248 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q126118779 | content=A 1930s public building constructed as the headquarters of Trapani's war-disabled veterans' association, and an example of interwar modern architecture. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Montalto | alt= | url= | address=Via XXX Gennaio | lat = 38.01548 | long = 12.51493 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q137302975 | content=An early 20th-century Liberty-style palazzo attributed to Francesco La Grassa, reflecting Trapani’s architectural renewal of the period. }} * {{see | name=Villino Nasi | alt= | url= | address=Via Catulo Lutazio | lat = 38.01666 | long = 12.49227 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q21328941 | content=A late 19th-century seaside villa built for politician Nunzio Nasi, noted for its eclectic Liberty-style architecture and prominent coastal setting. }} * {{see | name=Casina delle Palme | alt=Chalet Fiorino | url= | address= | lat = 38.014238 | long = 12.509035 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q137303304 | content=A Liberty-style pavilion attributed to Francesco La Grassa, overlooking the Port of Trapani and used as a venue for cultural and public events. }} * {{see | name=Fountain of Saturn | alt=Fontana di Saturno | address=Piazza Saturno | lat=38.014969 | long=12.509517 | wikidata=Q139928098 | lastedit=2026-05-26 | content=Historic fountain originally linked to the city's medieval aqueduct system. The fountain is topped by a statue of Saturn, traditionally associated with the mythical founding of Trapani. }} * {{see | name=Triton's Fountain | alt=Fontana del Tritone | address=Piazza Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.0183803| long=12.5171432 | wikidata= Q137303285 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A monumental mid-20th-century fountain by Domenico Li Muli depicting a Triton with marine figures. }} ==Do== Trapani offers a range of leisure activities including coastal swimming, seaside walks, cultural performances, and excursions to the nearby salt pans, complemented by culinary and language experiences reflecting local Sicilian life. [[File:Local beach (9524858520).jpg|thumb|350px|Mura di Tramontana beach]] ===Beaches=== * {{do | name=Mura di Tramontana | wikidata=Q137271666 | lat=38.0165 | long=12.50704 | content = A seafront promenade running along Trapani’s historic sea walls, offering views of the Aegadian Islands and access to a beach below the walls. }} * {{do | name=Lido Paradiso | lat=38.02196 | long=12.51967 | content=Trapani’s main urban beach, with sandy shoreline, shallow waters, and seasonal bathing facilities. }} * {{do | name=Spiaggia di San Giuliano | lat=38.03648 | long=12.53460 | content=A sandy beach in Erice’s Casa Santa district, known for bathing facilities and summer beach-club activity. }} * {{do | name=Spiaggia di Marausa | lat=37.9344 | long=12.4815 | content=A long, sandy beach west of Trapani near the village of Marausa, with shallow waters and views toward the Aegadian Islands. It offers a mix of free beach and simple lido facilities. }} ===Gardens=== * {{do | name=Villa Margherita | alt= | address= | wikidata=Q1283679 | wikipedia=Villa Margherita (Trapani) | lat=38.017222| long=12.516111 | hours= | price=Free | content=A late 19th-century public garden containing the Padiglione Liberty and Teatro Giuseppe Di Stefano. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ===Sports=== * {{do | name=Trapani Shark (Basketball) | url=https://www.trapanishark.it/ | address=Palazzetto Pallacanestro | lat=38.01459 | long=12.52532 | content=Trapani’s basketball club, playing home matches at the PalaShark arena. }} * {{do | name=Trapani Calcio (Football) | url=https://trapanicalcio.com/ | address=Via Sicilia | lat=38.02889 | long=12.54612 | content=Trapani’s football club, playing home matches at the Stadio Polisportivo Provinciale. }} ===Theatre=== * {{do | name=Teatro Maestro Tonino Pardo | lat=38.01287 | long=12.56566 | content=A modern municipal theatre operated by the Luglio Musicale Trapanese, hosting opera, concerts, dance, and theatrical performances. }} ===Excursions=== * {{do | name=[[Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco]] | address=SP21, Nubia | directions=south of Trapani along the coast toward Marsala | content=A protected salt-pan landscape with historic windmills, saline basins, and migratory birdlife, including the Museo del Sale in a restored 17th-century mill. }} * {{do | name=[[Val di Mazara Wine Region]] | content=A rural wine-growing area known for its native Sicilian grape varieties, with vineyards, historic farm estates, and wine-tasting facilities. }} ===Learn=== *{{do | name=Scuola Virgilio | url=http://www.scuolavirgilio.it | email= | address=Via Garibaldi | lat=38.01643 | long=12.51652 | content=Italian language school: year-round Italian language classes, summer intensive group courses, Italian/Sicilian cookery lessons, excursions. }} ==Buy== [[File:Monte Cofano al tramonto.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Shoreline with coral remnants associated with Trapani’s coral-craft tradition]] Trapani is known for food products and crafts linked to its coastal and agricultural traditions. Typical culinary souvenirs include busiate trapanesi pasta, salted capers preserved in local sea salt, and sea salt harvested from the nearby Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco. Wines from the surrounding province are widely available, including Grillo, Inzolia, Nero d’Avola, and Marsala DOC, sold in wine shops and delicatessens. The city also preserves a long tradition of coral craftsmanship, with red coral jewellery and ornamental objects offered by specialist artisans and jewellers. * {{buy | name=iDressMap | alt= | url=https://www.idressmap.it/ | email= | address=Via Torrearse | lat=38.015229 | long=12.509400 | directions=within the Palazzo della Banca Sicula | phone=+39 092327070 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-01 | content=A large store offering clothing and accessories for men and women from multiple brands, essentially functioning as a multibrand department store for fashion. }} * {{buy | name=Liu Jo | url=https://stores.liujo.com/en/italy/trapani/trapani | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.015334 | long=12.509287 | phone=+39 0923593430 | content=An Italian fashion brand store offering clothing, accessories, bags, and footwear from its own collections. | lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{buy | name=Max Mara | alt= | url=https://store.maxmara.com/en/italy/trapani/max-mara-trapani | email= | address=Via Torrearsa 80 | lat=38.01615 | long=12.50971 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-03-04 | content=Italian fashion boutique known for high-quality coats, tailoring and women's ready-to-wear clothing. }} * {{buy | name=Pampas House | url=https://pampasfactory.it/en/pampas-house/ | address=Via della Cuba 32 | lat=38.015747 | long=12.51059 | phone=+39 3331529056 | content=A store specialising in handmade leather footwear for men, women, and children, inspired by traditional Turkish design, in an interior designed by architect Salvatore Oddo. | lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{buy | name=Cabi | url= | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele 20 | lat=38.015618 | long=12.508456 | phone=+39 092328677 | content=A homeware boutique specialising in furniture, tableware, and decorative objects for contemporary interior design. | lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{buy | name=Libreria Del Corso | image=Trapani, libreria del Corso.jpg | url= | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 61 | lat=38.015714 | long=12.5074105 | phone=+39 092326260 | content=Historic bookshop with a distinctive Liberty-style shopfront, offering a selection of books on Trapani and Sicily. | lastedit=2026-01 }} ==Eat== Trapani offers a strong coastal Sicilian food scene, with fresh seafood, couscous specialities, pizza, and traditional street snacks. Many restaurants are concentrated in the historic centre around Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Trapani hosts several summer food festivals that reflect its Mediterranean culinary traditions. Stragusto, held in the former fish market, focuses on Sicilian and Mediterranean street food alongside music and market stalls. Nearby Nubia hosts Rosso Aglio & Bianco Sale, a gastronomic festival dedicated to red garlic and Trapani salt, with tastings and guided visits to the surrounding salt pans. * {{eat | name=Osteria Il Moro | url=https://www.osteriailmoro.it/ | address=Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 86 | lat=38.01788 | long=12.51265 | content=Restaurant offering contemporary interpretations of Sicilian cuisine, including seafood and meat dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Salamureci | url=https://www.salamureci.it/ | address=Piazza Generale Scio 17 | lat=38.01692 | long=12.50234 | content=Restaurant and guest house specialising in modern Sicilian cuisine, particularly seafood and couscous dishes. It received a Gambero Rosso Forchetta award in 2025. }} [[File:Museo del Sale presso le Saline di Nubia al Tramonto.jpg|thumb|350px|The Salt Museum and adjoining restaurant at Nubia’s historic salt pans]] * {{eat | name=Ristorante Pizzeria La Perla | url=https://ristorantelaperlatrapani.it/ | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri, 18 | lat=38.01766 | long=12.511214 | content=Waterfront restaurant and pizzeria serving Trapani-style pizza, seafood, and traditional Sicilian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Capricci in Tavola (Casimiro) | url=https://casimiroshop.it/ | address=Corso Italia 57/59 | lat=38.01522 | long=12.51344 | content=Deli-style eatery offering sandwiches, cured meats, seafood, and vegetarian dishes based on local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria Cacio e Pepe | alt= | email= | address=Viale Regina Elena, 56A | lat=38.014568 | long=12.506240 | directions= | url=https://cacioepepetrattoria.it/trapani/ | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=Roman-style trattoria specialising in traditional pasta dishes from central Italian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Carolina Caffè | address=Via Carolina, 49 | image=Carolina-cafe-trapani.jpg | lat=38.017304 | long=12.499467 | directions= | content=Café known for its cappuccino art, offering sweet and savoury breakfasts, light lunches, fresh fruit juices, and aperitifs. | lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{eat | name=‘A NASSA Seafood | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Serisso, 39/41 | lat=38.0152545 | long= 12.5053208 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=Small seafood restaurant serving simple fish and shellfish dishes prepared with local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Bernardo le delizie del porto | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Ammiraglio Staiti, 91/a | lat=38.01371| long= 12.51388 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Portside eatery specialising in traditional Sicilian street food, including panelle and potato croquettes. }} * {{eat | name=Osteria Caupona | alt= | url=https://www.osteriacaupona.it/ | email= | address=Via S. Francesco D’Assisi, 32 | lat=38.01520 | long=12.507419 | directions= | phone=+39 3403421335 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small, family-run trattoria offering rustic, traditional seafood dishes, including fish, local pasta specialities, and couscous. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{eat | name=Cantina Siciliana | alt= | url=https://www.cantinasiciliana.it/ | email= | address=Via Giudecca, 36 | lat=38.01552 | long=12.51388 | directions= | phone=+39 092328673 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A historic restaurant known for its traditional fish couscous, featured in Stanley Tucci's 2026 TV series, in which he explored the North African influences on Sicily's cuisine. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{eat | name=Taverna Paradiso | alt= | url=https://www.tavernaparadiso.net/ | email=ristotavernasrl@gmail.com | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri 22/30 | lat=38.017761 | long=12.511397 | directions=on the Trapani seafront | phone=+39 092322303 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Seafood and Mediterranean restaurant serving Sicilian fish dishes, pasta and couscous. Outdoor seating with sea views. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{eat | name=Tentazioni di Gusto | alt= | url=https://www.tentazionidigusto.it/en | email= | address=Via Badia Nuova, 27 | lat=38.01637 | long=12.51016 | directions= | phone=+39 0923548165 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Seafood restaurant serving traditional and contemporary Sicilian dishes. Tasting menus and gluten-free options available. Indoor and outdoor seating. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ==Drink== Trapani offers easy access to western Sicily’s wine culture. The nearby [[Val di Mazara Wine Region]] begins just outside the city and includes the Marsala DOC and Erice DOC zones, producing varietals such as Grillo, Nero d’Avola, Inzolia, and Zibibbo. Many wineries offer tastings and cellar visits. * {{drink | name=MOAI Sunset Restaurant | address=Mura di Tramontana Ovest | lat=38.016902 | long=12.508898 | directions=atop Trapani’s Mura di Tramontana | content=Sunset terrace bar and restaurant on the seafront promenade with views of the Aegadian Islands. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{drink | name=Camio | address=Piazzetta del Tramonto | url=https://www.camio.it/en | phone=+39 0923392712 | lat=38.01757 | long=12.49850 | directions=at Rosa dei Venti, Via Levanzo | content=Seaside restaurant and lounge bar offering sunset aperitifs, seafood dishes, and live-music events on a panoramic terrace. |lastedit=2026-01 }} ==Sleep== [[File:Rua de Trapani (2545227573).jpg|thumb|350px|A narrow street in Trapani’s historic centre]] Most accommodation in Trapani is in and around the historic centre. Lodgings consists of small hotels, serviced apartments, and bed-and-breakfasts, often in restored historic buildings. * {{sleep | name=Residence La Gancia | url=https://www.lagancia.com/en/ | address=Piazza Mercato del Pesce | lat=38.017005 | long=12.50949 | directions= | phone=+39 0923438060 | content=A serviced residence offering studio and junior-suite apartments with kitchen facilities, some with sea views or terraces. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Gaura Apartments | url=https://www.gauraapartments.com/en/ | address=Via Mura di Tramontana Ovest | lat=38.016837 | long=12.508749 | directions= | phone=+39 3472963479 | content=A serviced apartment residence offering studio apartments, some with sea-facing balconies. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Badia Nuova Apart Hotel | url=https://www.badianuova.it/ | address=Via Badia Nuova, 33 | lat=38.016238 | long=12.510136 | phone=+39 092324054 | content=A hotel with 36 suites and apartments, featuring an on-site restaurant and rooftop bar, with some rooms offering balconies or private terraces. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=FivePlace Design Suites & Apartments | url=https://www.fiveplace.it/en/ | address=Via Garibaldi, 20 | lat=38.01697 | long=12.510317 | directions=in the historic centre | phone=+39 3331464739 | content=A serviced residence offering five contemporary apartments, reception services, and optional airport transfers. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Room of Andrea | url=https://roomofandrea.it/en/ | address=Viale Regina Margherita, 31 | lat=38.018744 | long=12.51619 | phone=+39 0923365728 | content=A boutique hotel housed in the early-20th-century Palazzo Platamone, offering rooms and suites, with an on-site restaurant, rooftop pool, and terrace with panoramic views. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel & Spa | url=https://www.palazzogatto.it/en/ | address=Via della Cuba 9-11 | lat=38.015557 | long=12.50993 | phone=+39 3387398450 | content=An art hotel in a restored 18th-century palace, offering individually decorated rooms, spa facilities, a wine cellar with tastings, and a rooftop terrace. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Central Gallery Rooms | url=https://www.centralgalleryrooms.com/ | address=Via Garibaldi | phone=+39 09231986559 | lat=38.017677 | long=12.5119 | content=A guesthouse in the restored 19th-century Palazzo d’Alì-Staiti, offering rooms and apartments, some with sea-view terraces, and an on-site restaurant overlooking the bay. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Novecento B&B | url=http://www.900bb.com/?setLang=eng | address=Via Conte Augostino Pepoli, 80 | lat=38.019717 | long=12.53790 | directions=near the Pepoli Museum | phone=+39 3406264834 | price= | content=A budget, eco-friendly, family-run B&B, offering a vegetarian breakfast, bicycle rental, a shared lounge, and a terrace. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Dimora Botteghelle | url=https://dimorabotteghelle.com/ | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 154 | lat=38.016421 | long=12.50450 | directions=n | phone=+39 0923569685 | price= | content=A boutique guesthouse in a restored historic building, preserving original architectural features and offering an on-site restaurant specialising in contemporary Sicilian cuisine. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel San Michele | url=https://www.sanmicheletp.it/ | address=Via San Michele, 16 | lat=38.015410 | long=12.51202 | directions=in the historic centre | phone=+39 092323470 | email=info@sanmicheletp.it | price= | content=A hotel with breakfast, bar, and parking. Reception can arrange airport transfers and the hire of boats, bikes, or equipment for diving, climbing, or windsurfing. |lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{sleep | name=Giardini Mon Plaisir | url=https://giardinimonplaisir.it/en/ | address=Via Giacomo Mistretta, 13 | lat=38.020595| long=12.54264 | directions=near the Pepoli Museum | phone=+39 09231965154 | email=info@giardinimonplaisir.it | price= | content=Boutique B&B occupying a restored late-19th-century Liberty villa originally built as a leisure residence for the Adragna barons. Set within a large historic garden with a pool. |lastedit=2026-06 }} ==Stay safe== Trapani is generally a safe city with low levels of violent crime. Visitors should take normal precautions against pickpocketing in crowded areas, remain alert to scooter traffic in narrow streets, and observe local warnings when swimming. In summer, protection against heat and sun exposure is advisable, and caution is recommended when exploring rural or coastal areas. '''Emergency numbers''': * Police – 112 * Ambulance – 118 * Fire – 115 In case of any issue, local residents and authorities are generally helpful and responsive. ==Go next== * [[Erice]] – Medieval hill town overlooking Trapani. * [[Aegadian Islands]] – Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo for beaches and boat trips. * [[Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco]] – Windmills, wetlands, and salt landscapes. * [[Zingaro Nature Reserve]] – Coastal hiking trails and secluded coves. * [[Segesta]] – Ancient Greek temple and hilltop theatre. * [[Selinunte]] – Major archaeological park of Greek ruins by the sea. * [[Gibellina]] – Contemporary art town and the Cretto di Burri memorial. {{geo|38.0167|12.5167}} {{isPartOf|Trapani (province)}} {{usablecity}} g295lmuatujax7gsay4cphc03w7w0f8 5289154 5289145 2026-06-07T17:24:22Z Kned Wiki 2327203 /* Sleep */ Added Villa Angelina 5289154 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Trapani banner.jpg}} '''Trapani''' occupies a narrow peninsula stretching between two seas, where the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean meet. Its historic centre extends directly into the water, framed by old city walls, beaches, and a working port. As the capital of the surrounding province, Trapani has long balanced maritime trade with civic and administrative importance. Fishing boats, ferries, and cruise ships still shape daily life, while the seafront promenade along the Tramontana walls offers some of the city’s most distinctive views. [[File:Trapani from erice.jpg|thumb|350px|Trapani seen from Erice, with the historic centre extending into the sea]] For many years Trapani remained largely outside Sicily’s main tourist circuits, but this is gradually changing. A modern cruise terminal, improved ferry connections to the Aegadian Islands, and ongoing waterfront redevelopment have brought new visibility and investment. The historic centre has been partially pedestrianised, access points reopened through the old walls, and cultural events expanded. While Trapani remains quieter than Palermo or Catania, it is no longer an overlooked destination. ==Understand== Trapani is best understood as a city shaped by the sea. Its economy, cuisine, religious traditions, and urban layout all reflect centuries of maritime life. The historic street pattern still preserves Arabic influences, Baroque churches rise above former trading quarters, and salt production and fishing continue to define the surrounding landscape. Religious processions, especially during Holy Week, remain central to local identity, drawing together neighbourhoods, guilds, and families. Despite recent development, the rhythm of daily life remains relaxed. Morning markets, afternoon closures, and evening walks along the seafront are part of the city’s routine. Visitors will often encounter contrasts: restored façades beside weathered stone, modern cafés set into medieval structures, and quiet residential streets opening suddenly onto lively squares. This mixture of continuity and change is a defining feature of Trapani. [[File:Reflections of old Trapani.jpg|thumb|350px|The Tramontana walls reflected in the sea at night]] Trapani is also closely connected to its surroundings. The hill town of Erice, the salt pans to the south, and the Aegadian Islands offshore are all integral to how the city is experienced. Rather than a single landmark destination, Trapani works best as a base for exploring coast, countryside, and islands. ===History=== Trapani’s origins lie in antiquity, when it served as the harbour for Elymian settlements such as Erice and Segesta. Phoenician expansion in the 9th century BC established it as a strategic trading port, later used by Carthaginians and Romans. Under Arab rule in the Middle Ages, the city was fortified and revitalised as a commercial centre, particularly through salt trade. Norman and later Spanish control brought further growth and architectural development. Trapani became a provincial capital in the 19th century, but suffered heavy destruction during [[World War II]], when large parts of the historic San Pietro district were lost. Post-war reconstruction reshaped much of the city, leaving today’s urban fabric as a blend of ancient foundations, Baroque monuments, and modern interventions. ===Climate=== {{climate chart |Trapani |8.3 |15.2 |63.0 |8.4 |15.5 |55.0 |9.3 |17.0 |47.0 |11.2 |19.5 |38.0 |14.5 |23.3 |22.0 |18.0 |27.2 |7.0 |20.4 |29.6 |3.0 |20.9 |29.9 |9.0 |18.5 |27.4 |43.0 |15.6 |23.8 |66.0 |12.3 |19.9 |73.0 |9.4 |16.4 |76.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Trapani]] |description= }} Trapani has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Summer temperatures often exceed 30 °C (86 °F), though sea breezes moderate coastal heat. Spring and early autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons for visiting. Rainfall is concentrated in late autumn and winter. Thanks to its coastal exposure, Trapani receives abundant sunshine year-round and rarely experiences extreme cold. Sea temperatures remain suitable for swimming into October. Steady coastal winds support sailing and water sports. Monte Erice and the town of Erice above Trapani are typically several degrees cooler and frequently shrouded in mist, offering a noticeable contrast to conditions at sea level. ===Culture=== Religious traditions play a central role in Trapani’s cultural life. The city is best known for the Processione dei Misteri, a Good Friday event in which sculpted groups depicting the Passion of Christ are carried through the streets in a continuous procession lasting over 24 hours. Several other Lenten processions accompany this period, reinforcing Trapani’s strong devotional character. Seasonal festivals, including Carnival celebrations and winter holiday markets, animate public spaces throughout the year. Music and performance are also important, with opera, classical concerts, film events, and pop festivals held in both historic and modern venues along the waterfront. Sport is closely linked to the surrounding landscape. Road races cross the salt flats, trail events climb Mount Erice, and triathlons combine swimming, cycling, and running along the coast. Sailing and yachting are prominent, supported by Trapani’s marina and long tradition as a Mediterranean port. Trapani has a visible LGBTQ+ cultural presence, with Pride events and associated activities contributing to the city’s growing diversity and openness. ==Get in== Trapani is easily reached by air, sea, rail, and road, and serves as a major transport gateway for western Sicily and the Aegadian Islands. {{Mapframe|38.01800|12.51000|zoom=14|width=450|height=450|layer=W|lang=en}} ===By plane=== * {{marker|name=Trapani–Birgi Airport (TPS)|type=lime|wikidata=Q658537|lat=37.90149|long=12.49574}} – Local airport, 15 km south. Domestic flights and seasonal European routes. Bus and taxi transfers reach the city in 20–40 minutes. * {{marker|name=Palermo Airport (PMO)|type=lime|wikidata=Q630645|lat=38.17981|long=13.09958}} – Sicily’s main international airport. Direct coaches connect Palermo Airport with Trapani in about 1 hour. ===By ship=== * {{marker|name=Trapani Cruise Terminal|type=lime|wikidata=Q3909296|lat=38.01411|long=12.50754}} – Cruise passenger terminal beside the historic centre. * {{marker|name=Trapani Fast Ferry Terminal|type=lime|lat=38.01368|long=12.51162}} – Ferries and hydrofoils to the [[Aegadian Islands]] and seasonal services to Pantelleria. ===By rail=== * {{marker|name=Trapani Train Station|type=lime|wikidata=Q801527|lat=38.01696|long=12.51794}} – Regional rail terminus with coastal connections to Palermo via Castelvetrano. ===By bus=== Long-distance buses are the most reliable public transport in western Sicily, with frequent services from Palermo, Palermo Airport, Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Alcamo, and Castellammare del Golfo. ===By car=== Trapani is connected to Palermo by the A29 motorway (about 1½ hours). A car is useful for visiting beaches, countryside, and archaeological sites, though parking in the historic centre is limited. ==Get around== ===On foot=== Trapani’s historic centre is compact and largely flat, making walking the easiest way to get around. Most major sights, beaches, restaurants, ferry terminals, and museums lie within a 15–20 minute walk. [[File:Trapani vista do teleférico (2545914952).jpg|thumb|350px|View of Trapani from the cable car to Erice]] ===By cable car=== * {{marker|name=Erice Cable Car|type=lime|wikidata=Q24933975|lat=38.02436|long=12.55093}} – Lower station of the Funivia Trapani–Erice. ===By bus=== Local buses connect the old town with suburbs, beaches, and the Erice cable-car station. Taxis are available in limited numbers and are best booked by phone. Cycling is possible along the seafront but less practical in the narrow historic streets. ===By taxi=== Ranks near the port, station, and main squares. Uber and other app-based ride services operate in Trapani alongside traditional taxis. ===Visitor information=== * {{marker|name=Trapani Tourist Office|type=lime|lat=38.015166|long=12.509496}} – Official infopoint on Via Torrearsa. * [https://www.visitsicily.info/en/localita/trapani/ Visit Sicily – Trapani] – Regional tourism portal. == See == Trapani’s historic centre contains a dense concentration of museums, churches, fortifications, and seafront monuments reflecting the city's maritime and multicultural past, all within easy walking distance. [[File:Trapani01.jpg|thumb|350px|View toward Torre Colombaia]] ===Fortifications and defensive structures=== * {{see | name=Colombaia Castle | alt=Castello della Colombaia | url= | wikidata= Q15055364 | address=Via Catulo Lutazio | lat = 38.01160| long = 12.49590 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=An ancient coastal fortress on a small island about 600 metres west of Trapani's harbour, historically used for maritime defence and later as a prison. }} * {{see | name=Ligny Tower | alt=Museo Civico Torre di Ligny | url=https://cultura.gov.it/luogo/museo-preistorico | address=Via Torre di Ligny | wikidata=Q972079 | lat=38.0196889 | long=12.4969295 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A coastal tower museum exhibiting prehistoric artefacts and maritime finds from Trapani's seabed, with panoramic rooftop views. }} * {{see | name=Land Castle | alt=Castello di terra | url= | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri | wikidata= Q16538178 | lat = 38.01926 | long = 12.51441 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A former medieval fortress; today only sections of the seaward walls remain beside modern administrative buildings. }} * {{see | name=Bastion of the Impossible | alt=Bastione dell'Impossibile | url= | address=Via Ammiraglio Staiti | wikidata= Q137273195 | lat = 38.01434 | long = 12.51642 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A 16th-century bastion built on marshy ground once considered impossible to develop, now planned for reopening as a cultural and public heritage site. }} * {{see | name=Former Ice Factory | alt=Ex fabbrica del ghiaccio | url= | address=Via Sant'Anna | wikidata= Q137460674 | lat = 38.01717 | long = 12.50343 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A former gunpowder store and later ice factory near the Mura di Tramontana, now abandoned and protected as a historic structure within Trapani’s old town. }} * {{see | name=Porta Oscura | alt=Torre dell’Orologio | url=https://www.turismo.trapani.it/it/1542/porta-oscura-e-torre-dell-orologio.html | address=Via Torrearsa, 47 | wikidata=Q137768208 | lat=38.0154557 | long=12.509626 | directions=adjacent to Palazzo Senatorio | lastedit=2025-07-06 | content=A medieval city gate surmounted by a 16th-century astronomical clock displaying solar time and lunar phases. }} ===Churches=== * {{see | name=Madonna of Trapani | alt=Santuario Madonna di Trapani | url=https://fotografia.cultura.gov.it/iccd/item/FFC046719 | address=Via Conte Agostino Pepoli, 178 | lat=38.01929 | long=12.54231 | wikidata=Q429832 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A Gothic basilica housing the venerated marble Madonna of Trapani statue, traditionally attributed to Nino Pisano. }} * {{see | name=Trapani Cathedral | alt=Cattedrale di San Lorenzo | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.015767| long=12.507812 | wikidata=Q1736220 | content=A former parish church transformed in Baroque style in the 18th century and elevated to cathedral status in 1844. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory | alt=Anime Sante del Purgatorio | address=Via S. Francesco D'Assisi | lat = 38.01499 | long = 12.50719 | wikidata= Q3669255 | content=A Baroque church best known for housing the Misteri di Trapani sculptural groups used in the city's annual Good Friday procession. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church and College of the Jesuits | alt=Chiesa del Collegio dei Gesuiti | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele | lat = 38.01553 | long = 12.50902 | wikidata= Q28668530 | content=A Baroque Jesuit church and former college complex dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, now preserved as a historic institutional site. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} [[File:View on Trapani.jpg|thumb|350px|Aerial view of Trapani’s historic centre]] * {{see | name=Church of Saint Dominic | alt=Chiesa di San Domenico | address=Via Orfani | lat = 38.01685 | long = 12.51194 | wikidata=Q28669661 | content=A medieval Dominican church founded in the 13th century, preserving Gothic architectural features and traces of its former role as a burial site for notable local families. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Francis of Assisi | alt=Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi | address=Via Giuseppe Barlotta | lat =38.01536 | long =12.50416 | wikidata=Q45380996 | content=A church and former Franciscan convent whose dome is a prominent feature of the Trapani skyline. | lastedit=2026-01-16 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Lucy | alt=Chiesa di Santa Lucia | address=Via Santa Lucia | lat = 38.017023 | long = 12.502581 | wikidata= Q118893065 | content=A former medieval church associated with Trapani's fishing and coral-fishing community, now disused but historically linked to the city's maritime economy. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Liberale | alt=Chiesa di San Liberale | address=Via Torre di Ligny | lat = 38.01862 | long = 12.49831 | wikidata= Q111660323 | content=A former 17th-century church built by Trapani's coral fishermen and dedicated to Saint Liberale, now surviving only in fragmentary condition near Torre di Ligny. | lastedit=2026-01-11 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Mary of Jesus | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù | address=Via Sant’Elisabetta | lat=38.01462 | long=12.51115 | wikidata=Q60841581 | content=A historic Franciscan church founded in the 15th century by the Friars Minor Observants, noted for its Renaissance and Baroque artistic heritage. | lastedit=2026-01-14 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Peter | alt=Chiesa di San Pietro | address=Via Sergia | lat=38.014717 | long=12.513777 | wikidata= Q62008172 | content=Long regarded as one of Trapani’s largest churches, noted for its basilica layout and important Renaissance and Baroque artworks. | lastedit=2026-01-14 }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Mary of Itria | alt=Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Itria | url= | email= | address=Via Garibaldi | lat=38.017870 | long=12.512386 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q19819497 | lastedit=2026-01-14 | content=A church associated with the Shoeless Augustinian order. Its former convent complex is now the Liceo Scientifico Vincenzo Fardella. }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari | alt=Basilica di San Nicolò | url= | email= | address=Via Barone Sieri Pepoli| lat=38.016578 | long=12.510765 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= Q63457601 | lastedit=2026-01-15 | content=A historic basilica shaped by the patronage of the medieval Chiaramonte family, noted for its layered architectural history and artistic heritage. }} * {{see | name=New Abbey | alt=Badia Nuova | url= | email= | address=Via Giuseppe Garibaldi| lat=38.01677 | long=12.51019 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= Q24940364 | lastedit=2026-01-16 | content=A Benedictine monastic complex with a Baroque church and a former convent now serving as the Palazzo delle Finanze. }} * {{see | name=Church and Monastery of the Holy Trinity| alt=Chiesa e Monastero della SS. Trinità, known locally as Badia Grande | url= | email= | address=Via Orfani, 2| lat=38.016754 | long=12.51189 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-16 | content=A former Franciscan convent complex dating from the 16th century, later enlarged in the Baroque period. }} ===Museums and exhibition spaces=== * {{see | name=Pepoli Museum | alt=Museo Regionale Agostino Pepoli | url=https://cultura.gov.it/luogo/museo-regionale-di-trapani | wikidata=Q1802376 | address=Via Conte Pepoli, 200 | lat=38.01894 | long=12.54173 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=Sicily's principal regional museum, housing collections of coral art, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, and religious and decorative works. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Contemporary Art San Rocco | alt=Museo di arte contemporanea San Rocco | url= | wikidata= Q30880809 | address=Via Turretta | lat = 38.01508 | long = 12.50898 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A contemporary art museum housed in the restored 17th-century Palazzo San Rocco, presenting permanent and temporary works on cultural, spiritual, and social themes. }} * {{see | name=Church of Saint Augustine | alt=Chiesa di Sant'Agostino | url= | wikidata= Q2223812 | address=Piazzetta Saturno | lat = 38.014929 | long = 12.5096777 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A medieval Gothic church with a notable rose window, now housing the diocesan Polo Espositivo Sant'Agostino exhibition space. }} * {{see | name=Laurentine Hall | alt=Sala Laurentina | url= | wikidata= Q137362722 | address=Via Generale Domenico Giglio | lat = 38.01548 | long = 12.50750 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A multipurpose pastoral hall best known for housing Specus Corallii, a contemporary architectural installation inspired by Trapani's coral and maritime heritage. }} * {{see | name=Museum of Optical Illusions Trapani | alt=Museo delle Illusioni Ottiche di Trapani | url= | wikidata= Q137399888 | address=Via Mercè | lat = 38.01630 | long = 12.51314 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A museum dedicated to optical and perceptual illusions, established in 2017 and noted as Italy's first institution focused exclusively on optical-illusion phenomena. }} ===Palaces, fountains and civic architecture=== [[File:Trapani-corso-palazzo-senatorio.JPG|thumb|350px|Palazzo Senatorio, a historic Baroque civic building on Via Torrearsa]] * {{see | name=Palazzo Senatorio | alt=Palazzo Cavarretta | url= | wikidata= Q89033062 | address=Via Torrearsa | lat = 38.01536 | long = 12.50961 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A Baroque civic palace built on the site of the former Loggia dei Pisani, historically serving as Trapani's seat of senate and magistracy. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo D'Alì | alt=Municipio | url= | wikidata= Q3889964 | address=Piazzale Vittorio Veneto | lat = 38.01856 | long = 12.51360 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A neoclassical palace built as a private residence in the late 19th century and serving as Trapani's town hall since 1948. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo della Giudecca | alt=Palazzo Ciambra | address=Via Giudecca | lat = 38.01564| long = 12.51404 | wikidata=Q3891453 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A historic palazzo representing late medieval and early Renaissance domestic architecture in Trapani's former Jewish quarter. }} * {{see | name=Former Fish Market | alt=Antico Mercato del Pesce | url= | address=Via Torrearse | lat=38.01729 | long=12.50941 | directions=on the Mura di Tramontana | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata=Q137479147 | content=A restored historic fish market on the seafront, now used as a public gathering space for cultural and social events. }} * {{see | name=State Archives of Trapani | alt=Archivio di Stato di Trapani | url= | address=Via Sant'Anna | lat = 38.017114 | long = 12.503037 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q45031417 | content=The provincial state archive preserving government, judicial, and administrative records of Trapani, now housed in the former convent of Sant’Anna. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Lucatelli | alt=Ex-St. Anthony's Hospital | url= | address=Via Cassaretto | lat = 38.01485 | long = 12.50856 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q124027840 | content=A former 15th-century hospital later known as Palazzo Lucatelli, now undergoing restoration for cultural reuse after decades of abandonment. }} * {{see | name=Fardelliana Library | alt=Biblioteca Fardelliana | url= | address=Via | lat = 38.0143165 | long = 12.5106444 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q3639584 | content=The city’s historic public library, housed in the former Church of San Giacomo. }} * {{see | name=Post Office Palace | alt=Palazzo delle Poste | url= | address=Piazza Vittorio Veneto | lat = 38.01824 | long = 12.51407 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q137302743 | content=An early 20th-century Liberty-style post office designed by Francesco La Grassa, forming a prominent civic landmark on a trapezoidal urban block. }} * {{see | name=House of the Mutilated | alt=Casa del Mutilato | url= | address=Piazza Generale Scio | lat = 38.01670 | long = 12.50248 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q126118779 | content=A 1930s public building constructed as the headquarters of Trapani's war-disabled veterans' association, and an example of interwar modern architecture. }} * {{see | name=Palazzo Montalto | alt= | url= | address=Via XXX Gennaio | lat = 38.01548 | long = 12.51493 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q137302975 | content=An early 20th-century Liberty-style palazzo attributed to Francesco La Grassa, reflecting Trapani’s architectural renewal of the period. }} * {{see | name=Villino Nasi | alt= | url= | address=Via Catulo Lutazio | lat = 38.01666 | long = 12.49227 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q21328941 | content=A late 19th-century seaside villa built for politician Nunzio Nasi, noted for its eclectic Liberty-style architecture and prominent coastal setting. }} * {{see | name=Casina delle Palme | alt=Chalet Fiorino | url= | address= | lat = 38.014238 | long = 12.509035 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | wikidata= Q137303304 | content=A Liberty-style pavilion attributed to Francesco La Grassa, overlooking the Port of Trapani and used as a venue for cultural and public events. }} * {{see | name=Fountain of Saturn | alt=Fontana di Saturno | address=Piazza Saturno | lat=38.014969 | long=12.509517 | wikidata=Q139928098 | lastedit=2026-05-26 | content=Historic fountain originally linked to the city's medieval aqueduct system. The fountain is topped by a statue of Saturn, traditionally associated with the mythical founding of Trapani. }} * {{see | name=Triton's Fountain | alt=Fontana del Tritone | address=Piazza Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.0183803| long=12.5171432 | wikidata= Q137303285 | lastedit=2026-01-11 | content=A monumental mid-20th-century fountain by Domenico Li Muli depicting a Triton with marine figures. }} ==Do== Trapani offers a range of leisure activities including coastal swimming, seaside walks, cultural performances, and excursions to the nearby salt pans, complemented by culinary and language experiences reflecting local Sicilian life. [[File:Local beach (9524858520).jpg|thumb|350px|Mura di Tramontana beach]] ===Beaches=== * {{do | name=Mura di Tramontana | wikidata=Q137271666 | lat=38.0165 | long=12.50704 | content = A seafront promenade running along Trapani’s historic sea walls, offering views of the Aegadian Islands and access to a beach below the walls. }} * {{do | name=Lido Paradiso | lat=38.02196 | long=12.51967 | content=Trapani’s main urban beach, with sandy shoreline, shallow waters, and seasonal bathing facilities. }} * {{do | name=Spiaggia di San Giuliano | lat=38.03648 | long=12.53460 | content=A sandy beach in Erice’s Casa Santa district, known for bathing facilities and summer beach-club activity. }} * {{do | name=Spiaggia di Marausa | lat=37.9344 | long=12.4815 | content=A long, sandy beach west of Trapani near the village of Marausa, with shallow waters and views toward the Aegadian Islands. It offers a mix of free beach and simple lido facilities. }} ===Gardens=== * {{do | name=Villa Margherita | alt= | address= | wikidata=Q1283679 | wikipedia=Villa Margherita (Trapani) | lat=38.017222| long=12.516111 | hours= | price=Free | content=A late 19th-century public garden containing the Padiglione Liberty and Teatro Giuseppe Di Stefano. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ===Sports=== * {{do | name=Trapani Shark (Basketball) | url=https://www.trapanishark.it/ | address=Palazzetto Pallacanestro | lat=38.01459 | long=12.52532 | content=Trapani’s basketball club, playing home matches at the PalaShark arena. }} * {{do | name=Trapani Calcio (Football) | url=https://trapanicalcio.com/ | address=Via Sicilia | lat=38.02889 | long=12.54612 | content=Trapani’s football club, playing home matches at the Stadio Polisportivo Provinciale. }} ===Theatre=== * {{do | name=Teatro Maestro Tonino Pardo | lat=38.01287 | long=12.56566 | content=A modern municipal theatre operated by the Luglio Musicale Trapanese, hosting opera, concerts, dance, and theatrical performances. }} ===Excursions=== * {{do | name=[[Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco]] | address=SP21, Nubia | directions=south of Trapani along the coast toward Marsala | content=A protected salt-pan landscape with historic windmills, saline basins, and migratory birdlife, including the Museo del Sale in a restored 17th-century mill. }} * {{do | name=[[Val di Mazara Wine Region]] | content=A rural wine-growing area known for its native Sicilian grape varieties, with vineyards, historic farm estates, and wine-tasting facilities. }} ===Learn=== *{{do | name=Scuola Virgilio | url=http://www.scuolavirgilio.it | email= | address=Via Garibaldi | lat=38.01643 | long=12.51652 | content=Italian language school: year-round Italian language classes, summer intensive group courses, Italian/Sicilian cookery lessons, excursions. }} ==Buy== [[File:Monte Cofano al tramonto.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Shoreline with coral remnants associated with Trapani’s coral-craft tradition]] Trapani is known for food products and crafts linked to its coastal and agricultural traditions. Typical culinary souvenirs include busiate trapanesi pasta, salted capers preserved in local sea salt, and sea salt harvested from the nearby Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco. Wines from the surrounding province are widely available, including Grillo, Inzolia, Nero d’Avola, and Marsala DOC, sold in wine shops and delicatessens. The city also preserves a long tradition of coral craftsmanship, with red coral jewellery and ornamental objects offered by specialist artisans and jewellers. * {{buy | name=iDressMap | alt= | url=https://www.idressmap.it/ | email= | address=Via Torrearse | lat=38.015229 | long=12.509400 | directions=within the Palazzo della Banca Sicula | phone=+39 092327070 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-01 | content=A large store offering clothing and accessories for men and women from multiple brands, essentially functioning as a multibrand department store for fashion. }} * {{buy | name=Liu Jo | url=https://stores.liujo.com/en/italy/trapani/trapani | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele | lat=38.015334 | long=12.509287 | phone=+39 0923593430 | content=An Italian fashion brand store offering clothing, accessories, bags, and footwear from its own collections. | lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{buy | name=Max Mara | alt= | url=https://store.maxmara.com/en/italy/trapani/max-mara-trapani | email= | address=Via Torrearsa 80 | lat=38.01615 | long=12.50971 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-03-04 | content=Italian fashion boutique known for high-quality coats, tailoring and women's ready-to-wear clothing. }} * {{buy | name=Pampas House | url=https://pampasfactory.it/en/pampas-house/ | address=Via della Cuba 32 | lat=38.015747 | long=12.51059 | phone=+39 3331529056 | content=A store specialising in handmade leather footwear for men, women, and children, inspired by traditional Turkish design, in an interior designed by architect Salvatore Oddo. | lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{buy | name=Cabi | url= | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele 20 | lat=38.015618 | long=12.508456 | phone=+39 092328677 | content=A homeware boutique specialising in furniture, tableware, and decorative objects for contemporary interior design. | lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{buy | name=Libreria Del Corso | image=Trapani, libreria del Corso.jpg | url= | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 61 | lat=38.015714 | long=12.5074105 | phone=+39 092326260 | content=Historic bookshop with a distinctive Liberty-style shopfront, offering a selection of books on Trapani and Sicily. | lastedit=2026-01 }} ==Eat== Trapani offers a strong coastal Sicilian food scene, with fresh seafood, couscous specialities, pizza, and traditional street snacks. Many restaurants are concentrated in the historic centre around Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Trapani hosts several summer food festivals that reflect its Mediterranean culinary traditions. Stragusto, held in the former fish market, focuses on Sicilian and Mediterranean street food alongside music and market stalls. Nearby Nubia hosts Rosso Aglio & Bianco Sale, a gastronomic festival dedicated to red garlic and Trapani salt, with tastings and guided visits to the surrounding salt pans. * {{eat | name=Osteria Il Moro | url=https://www.osteriailmoro.it/ | address=Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 86 | lat=38.01788 | long=12.51265 | content=Restaurant offering contemporary interpretations of Sicilian cuisine, including seafood and meat dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Salamureci | url=https://www.salamureci.it/ | address=Piazza Generale Scio 17 | lat=38.01692 | long=12.50234 | content=Restaurant and guest house specialising in modern Sicilian cuisine, particularly seafood and couscous dishes. It received a Gambero Rosso Forchetta award in 2025. }} [[File:Museo del Sale presso le Saline di Nubia al Tramonto.jpg|thumb|350px|The Salt Museum and adjoining restaurant at Nubia’s historic salt pans]] * {{eat | name=Ristorante Pizzeria La Perla | url=https://ristorantelaperlatrapani.it/ | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri, 18 | lat=38.01766 | long=12.511214 | content=Waterfront restaurant and pizzeria serving Trapani-style pizza, seafood, and traditional Sicilian dishes. }} * {{eat | name=Capricci in Tavola (Casimiro) | url=https://casimiroshop.it/ | address=Corso Italia 57/59 | lat=38.01522 | long=12.51344 | content=Deli-style eatery offering sandwiches, cured meats, seafood, and vegetarian dishes based on local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Trattoria Cacio e Pepe | alt= | email= | address=Viale Regina Elena, 56A | lat=38.014568 | long=12.506240 | directions= | url=https://cacioepepetrattoria.it/trapani/ | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=Roman-style trattoria specialising in traditional pasta dishes from central Italian cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Carolina Caffè | address=Via Carolina, 49 | image=Carolina-cafe-trapani.jpg | lat=38.017304 | long=12.499467 | directions= | content=Café known for its cappuccino art, offering sweet and savoury breakfasts, light lunches, fresh fruit juices, and aperitifs. | lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{eat | name=‘A NASSA Seafood | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Serisso, 39/41 | lat=38.0152545 | long= 12.5053208 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-08-01 | content=Small seafood restaurant serving simple fish and shellfish dishes prepared with local ingredients. }} * {{eat | name=Bernardo le delizie del porto | alt= | url= | email= | address=Via Ammiraglio Staiti, 91/a | lat=38.01371| long= 12.51388 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Portside eatery specialising in traditional Sicilian street food, including panelle and potato croquettes. }} * {{eat | name=Osteria Caupona | alt= | url=https://www.osteriacaupona.it/ | email= | address=Via S. Francesco D’Assisi, 32 | lat=38.01520 | long=12.507419 | directions= | phone=+39 3403421335 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A small, family-run trattoria offering rustic, traditional seafood dishes, including fish, local pasta specialities, and couscous. | lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{eat | name=Cantina Siciliana | alt= | url=https://www.cantinasiciliana.it/ | email= | address=Via Giudecca, 36 | lat=38.01552 | long=12.51388 | directions= | phone=+39 092328673 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A historic restaurant known for its traditional fish couscous, featured in Stanley Tucci's 2026 TV series, in which he explored the North African influences on Sicily's cuisine. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{eat | name=Taverna Paradiso | alt= | url=https://www.tavernaparadiso.net/ | email=ristotavernasrl@gmail.com | address=Lungomare Dante Alighieri 22/30 | lat=38.017761 | long=12.511397 | directions=on the Trapani seafront | phone=+39 092322303 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Seafood and Mediterranean restaurant serving Sicilian fish dishes, pasta and couscous. Outdoor seating with sea views. | lastedit=2026-05 }} * {{eat | name=Tentazioni di Gusto | alt= | url=https://www.tentazionidigusto.it/en | email= | address=Via Badia Nuova, 27 | lat=38.01637 | long=12.51016 | directions= | phone=+39 0923548165 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Seafood restaurant serving traditional and contemporary Sicilian dishes. Tasting menus and gluten-free options available. Indoor and outdoor seating. | lastedit=2026-05 }} ==Drink== Trapani offers easy access to western Sicily’s wine culture. The nearby [[Val di Mazara Wine Region]] begins just outside the city and includes the Marsala DOC and Erice DOC zones, producing varietals such as Grillo, Nero d’Avola, Inzolia, and Zibibbo. Many wineries offer tastings and cellar visits. * {{drink | name=MOAI Sunset Restaurant | address=Mura di Tramontana Ovest | lat=38.016902 | long=12.508898 | directions=atop Trapani’s Mura di Tramontana | content=Sunset terrace bar and restaurant on the seafront promenade with views of the Aegadian Islands. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{drink | name=Camio | address=Piazzetta del Tramonto | url=https://www.camio.it/en | phone=+39 0923392712 | lat=38.01757 | long=12.49850 | directions=at Rosa dei Venti, Via Levanzo | content=Seaside restaurant and lounge bar offering sunset aperitifs, seafood dishes, and live-music events on a panoramic terrace. |lastedit=2026-01 }} ==Sleep== [[File:Rua de Trapani (2545227573).jpg|thumb|350px|A narrow street in Trapani’s historic centre]] Most accommodation in Trapani is in and around the historic centre. Lodgings consists of small hotels, serviced apartments, and bed-and-breakfasts, often in restored historic buildings. * {{sleep | name=Residence La Gancia | url=https://www.lagancia.com/en/ | address=Piazza Mercato del Pesce | lat=38.017005 | long=12.50949 | directions= | phone=+39 0923438060 | content=A serviced residence offering studio and junior-suite apartments with kitchen facilities, some with sea views or terraces. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Gaura Apartments | url=https://www.gauraapartments.com/en/ | address=Via Mura di Tramontana Ovest | lat=38.016837 | long=12.508749 | directions= | phone=+39 3472963479 | content=A serviced apartment residence offering studio apartments, some with sea-facing balconies. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Badia Nuova Apart Hotel | url=https://www.badianuova.it/ | address=Via Badia Nuova, 33 | lat=38.016238 | long=12.510136 | phone=+39 092324054 | content=A hotel with 36 suites and apartments, featuring an on-site restaurant and rooftop bar, with some rooms offering balconies or private terraces. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=FivePlace Design Suites & Apartments | url=https://www.fiveplace.it/en/ | address=Via Garibaldi, 20 | lat=38.01697 | long=12.510317 | directions=in the historic centre | phone=+39 3331464739 | content=A serviced residence offering five contemporary apartments, reception services, and optional airport transfers. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Room of Andrea | url=https://roomofandrea.it/en/ | address=Viale Regina Margherita, 31 | lat=38.018744 | long=12.51619 | phone=+39 0923365728 | content=A boutique hotel housed in the early-20th-century Palazzo Platamone, offering rooms and suites, with an on-site restaurant, rooftop pool, and terrace with panoramic views. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel & Spa | url=https://www.palazzogatto.it/en/ | address=Via della Cuba 9-11 | lat=38.015557 | long=12.50993 | phone=+39 3387398450 | content=An art hotel in a restored 18th-century palace, offering individually decorated rooms, spa facilities, a wine cellar with tastings, and a rooftop terrace. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Central Gallery Rooms | url=https://www.centralgalleryrooms.com/ | address=Via Garibaldi | phone=+39 09231986559 | lat=38.017677 | long=12.5119 | content=A guesthouse in the restored 19th-century Palazzo d’Alì-Staiti, offering rooms and apartments, some with sea-view terraces, and an on-site restaurant overlooking the bay. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Novecento B&B | url=http://www.900bb.com/?setLang=eng | address=Via Conte Augostino Pepoli, 80 | lat=38.019717 | long=12.53790 | directions=near the Pepoli Museum | phone=+39 3406264834 | price= | content=A budget, eco-friendly, family-run B&B, offering a vegetarian breakfast, bicycle rental, a shared lounge, and a terrace. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Dimora Botteghelle | url=https://dimorabotteghelle.com/ | address=Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 154 | lat=38.016421 | long=12.50450 | directions=n | phone=+39 0923569685 | price= | content=A boutique guesthouse in a restored historic building, preserving original architectural features and offering an on-site restaurant specialising in contemporary Sicilian cuisine. |lastedit=2026-01 }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel San Michele | url=https://www.sanmicheletp.it/ | address=Via San Michele, 16 | lat=38.015410 | long=12.51202 | directions=in the historic centre | phone=+39 092323470 | email=info@sanmicheletp.it | price= | content=A hotel with breakfast, bar, and parking. Reception can arrange airport transfers and the hire of boats, bikes, or equipment for diving, climbing, or windsurfing. |lastedit=2026-02 }} * {{sleep | name=Giardini Mon Plaisir | url=https://giardinimonplaisir.it/en/ | address=Via Giacomo Mistretta, 13 | lat=38.020595| long=12.54264 | directions=near the Pepoli Museum | phone=+39 09231965154 | email=info@giardinimonplaisir.it | price= | content=Boutique B&B occupying a restored late-19th-century Liberty villa originally built as a leisure residence for the Adragna barons. Set within a large historic garden with a pool. |lastedit=2026-06 }} * {{sleep | name=Villa Angelina | url=https://www.villaangelinaresort.com/ | address=Via G. Marconi, 218 | lat=38.014443 | long=12.564646 | directions= | phone=+39 3355458131 | email=info@villaangelinaresort.com | price= | content=Hotel occupying a restored early-20th-century villa built for the Adragna d'Altavilla family. Former agricultural buildings have been converted into guest apartments. Set within extensive gardens with a pool and hot tub. |lastedit=2026-06 }} ==Stay safe== Trapani is generally a safe city with low levels of violent crime. Visitors should take normal precautions against pickpocketing in crowded areas, remain alert to scooter traffic in narrow streets, and observe local warnings when swimming. In summer, protection against heat and sun exposure is advisable, and caution is recommended when exploring rural or coastal areas. '''Emergency numbers''': * Police – 112 * Ambulance – 118 * Fire – 115 In case of any issue, local residents and authorities are generally helpful and responsive. ==Go next== * [[Erice]] – Medieval hill town overlooking Trapani. * [[Aegadian Islands]] – Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo for beaches and boat trips. * [[Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco]] – Windmills, wetlands, and salt landscapes. * [[Zingaro Nature Reserve]] – Coastal hiking trails and secluded coves. * [[Segesta]] – Ancient Greek temple and hilltop theatre. * [[Selinunte]] – Major archaeological park of Greek ruins by the sea. * [[Gibellina]] – Contemporary art town and the Cretto di Burri memorial. {{geo|38.0167|12.5167}} {{isPartOf|Trapani (province)}} {{usablecity}} ev9ualt0j2hxe1c799zuqzj168tay72 0 37268 5289249 5043484 2026-06-07T21:53:52Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* National Landscapes and National Scenic Areas */ Ludlow is nowhere near the Wye Valley 5289249 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Cumbria banner.jpg|caption=Buttermere in the Lake District National Park}} The '''[https://www.nationalparks.uk/ National Parks]''' ([[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]: ''Parciau Cenedlaethol'', [[Scottish Gaelic phrasebook|Scottish Gaelic]]: ''Pàircan Nàiseanta'') of the [[United Kingdom]] are to be found in [[England]], [[Scotland]], and [[Wales]]. There are no national parks in [[Northern Ireland]]. Lesser designations also exist: the '''[https://national-landscapes.org.uk/ National Landscapes]''' of England and Wales, the '''[https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/land-and-landscapes/areas-outstanding-natural-beauty Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty]''' of Northern Ireland, and the '''[https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/protected-areas-and-species/protected-areas/national-designations/national-scenic-areas National Scenic Areas]''' of Scotland. ==Understand== {{see also|Walking in the United Kingdom}} Each park is operated by its own National Park Authority, with two "statutory purposes": * to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area, and * to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the park's special qualities by the public. Despite the name, National Parks in the UK are quite different from those in many other countries, where National Parks are owned and managed by the government as a protected community resource, and permanent human communities are not a part of the landscape. In the UK, National Parks can include substantial towns and villages, and land uses such as farming and forestry, which are often integral parts of the landscape. Land within a National Park remains largely in private ownership, and land access is usually subject to the same restrictions as elsewhere in the country, but access facilities (gates and signs etc) are often better inside the park. National Parks in the UK have no admission charges, and there may only be a road sign to indicate that you are entering a park. ==National parks== The United Kingdom has 15 national parks; of these, 10 are in England, 3 in Wales, and 2 in Scotland: {| class="wikitable" |- !Name !Photo !Country |- |[[Brecon Beacons National Park|Brecon Beacons]] |[[File:Sgwd yr Eira, Afon Hepste.jpg|375px]] |[[Wales]] |- |[[Norfolk Broads]] |[[File:Moored_on_Barton_Broad_-_geograph.org.uk_-_690479.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[Cairngorms National Park|Cairngorms]] |[[File:Ben Macdui from Derry Cairngorm.jpg|375px]] |[[Scotland]] |- |[[Dartmoor National Park|Dartmoor]] |[[File:Saddle_tor_evening.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[Exmoor National Park|Exmoor]] |[[File:Somerset 2008036.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[Lake District National Park|Lake District]] |[[File:Barf LD.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park|Loch Lomond and The Trossachs]] |[[File:Sunset in The Trossachs, Scotland.jpg|375px]] |[[Scotland]] |- |[[New Forest]] |[[File:New Forest, Hampshire (460998) (9455070055).jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[Northumberland National Park|Northumberland]] |[[File:Northumberland National Park.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[North York Moors]] |[[File:Cleveland-Way-North-York-Moors.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[Peak District]] |[[File:Mam_Tor.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park|Pembrokeshire Coast]] |[[File:Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 03.jpg|375px]] |[[Wales]] |- |[[Snowdonia National Park|Snowdonia]] |[[File:Snowdon massif.jpg|375px]] |[[Wales]] |- |[[South Downs]] |[[File:Coastguard_Cottages_-_geograph.org.uk_-_18320.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[Yorkshire Dales]] |[[File:The Western Edge of the Yorkshire Dales.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |} * ==National Landscapes and National Scenic Areas== [[File:UK parks.png|thumb|right|525px|National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK(2008)]] '''National Landscapes''' are 41 government-defined areas in [[England]], [[Wales]] and [[Northern Ireland]]. Until 2024, all National Landscapes were known as '''Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty''' (AONB), but this name is now only used in Northern Ireland. The equivalent in [[Scotland]] is the '''National Scenic Area''' (NSA), designated on behalf of the Scottish Government. There are 40 designated NSAs. {| class="wikitable" |- !Name !Photo !Country |- |[[Anglesey]] |[[File:A footbridge across a creek on the Anglesey Coastal Path - geograph.org.uk - 396831.jpg|375px]] |Wales |- |Antrim Coast |[[File:Antrim Coast - panoramio.jpg|375px]] |Northern Ireland |- |Antrim Glens |[[File:Glenariff.jpg|375px]] |Northern Ireland |- |Ardnamurchan |[[File:Achateny Water Ardnamurchan.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Arnside and Silverdale]] |[[File:The road between Arnside and Silverdale - geograph.org.uk - 1760381.jpg|375px]] |[[England]] |- |[[North West Highlands Geopark|Assynt - Coigach]] |[[File:Scotland_Inchnadamph_Bone_Caves.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Ben Nevis]] |[[File:Ben Nevis.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Binevenagh |[[File:Binevenagh - geograph.org.uk - 1553504.jpg|375px]] |Northern Ireland |- |Blackdown Hills |[[File:Blackdown Hills , Hillside and Stile - geograph.org.uk - 1243896.jpg|375px]] |England |- |Cannock Chase |[[File:Abraham's Valley, Cannock Chase - geograph.org.uk - 407107.jpg|375px]] |England |- |Causeway Coast |[[File:Causeway coast.jpg|375px]] |Northern Ireland |- |Chichester Harbour |[[File:Entrance to Chichester Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 1350202.jpg|375px]] |England |- |[[Chilterns]] |[[File:A Historic View across the Gap in the Chiltern Hills - geograph.org.uk - 1353511.jpg|375px]] |England |- |Clwydian Range |[[File:Moel Arthur, Sir Ddinbych 02.JPG|375px]] |Wales |- |[[Cornwall]] |[[File:Coast path DSC 8967.jpg|375px]] |England |- |[[Cotswolds]] |[[File:From Leckhampton Hill across towards Birdlip - geograph.org.uk - 1551014.jpg|375px]] |England |- |Cranborne Chase |[[File:Cranbourne Chase - geograph.org.uk - 129283.jpg|375px]] |England |- |[[Skye|Cuillin Hills]] |[[File:The Cuillin Hills from the Ord to Tokavaig road - geograph.org.uk - 967676.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Dedham Vale |[[File:Cmglee Manningtree River Stour.jpg|375px]] |England |- |Deeside |[[File:Deeside Way - geograph.org.uk - 453020.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Dee Valley |[[File:River Dee Valley from Pontcysyllte - geograph.org.uk - 370078.jpg|375px]] |Wales |- |Dornoch Firth |[[File:Dornoch Firth - geograph.org.uk - 52109.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Dorset]] |[[File:Durdle Door, Dorset (2004).jpg|375px]] |England |- |East Devon |[[File:Looking west from the end of Seaton promenade - geograph.org.uk - 1406558.jpg|375px]] |England |- |East Stewartry Coast |[[File:Rough Firth - geograph.org.uk - 1806562.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Eildon and Leaderfoot |[[File:EildonScottsView.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Fleet Valley |[[File:Water of Fleet estuary from Cardoness Castle - geograph.org.uk - 23060.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Forest of Bowland]] |[[File:Stocks Farmhouse.png|375px]] |England |- |Garvellachs |[[File:Garvellachs Tidal Flow (RLH).JPG|375px]] |Scotland |- |Glen Affric |[[File:Alltbeithe - Glen Affric YH - geograph.org.uk - 919756.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Glen Lyon |[[File:2011 Schotland Glen Lyon vee 6-06-2011 18-20-06.png|375px]] |Scotland |- |Glen Strathfarrar |[[File:Loch Beannacharan - geograph.org.uk - 446641.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Glencoe]] |[[File:Buchaill Etive Mor - panoramio.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Gower]] |[[File:Three cliffs bay gower rb 200507.jpg|375px]] |Wales |- |[[Harris]] |[[File:Ardhasaig with Clisham, Isle of Harris (13567370923).jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |High Weald |[[File:High Weald Landscape Trail nearing New England Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2500885.jpg|375px]] |England |- |Howardian Hills (see [[Ashdown Forest]]) |[[File:One Of The Howardian Hills - geograph.org.uk - 266668.jpg|375px]] |England |- |[[Hoy]] and West Mainland |[[File:The Old Man of Hoy, Orkney - geograph.org.uk - 8878.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Isle of Wight]] |[[File:Alum Bay - panoramio (2).jpg|375px]] |England |- |Isle of [[Mull]] |[[File:Tobermory waterfront.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Isles of Scilly]] |[[File:Panorama south of St Martin's, Scilly - geograph.org.uk - 1719061.jpg|375px]] |England |- |Jura |[[File:Eilean nan Leac, McCormaig Isles and Jura - geograph.org.uk - 1342182.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Kent Downs |[[File:BluebellWood9923Ranscombe.JPG|375px]] |England |- |Kintail |[[File:Walking towards Saileag - geograph.org.uk - 1047789.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Knapdale |[[File:Loch Arail - geograph.org.uk - 239882.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Knoydart]] |[[File:Reflection off Loch an Dubh Lochain, Knoydart.JPG|375px]] |Scotland |- |Kyle of Tongue |[[File:Ben Loyal and the Kyle of Tongue, Sutherland (3-06-2011, 19-25-02).jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Kyles of Bute |[[File:Kyles of Bute - geograph.org.uk - 616059.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Lagan Valley | |Northern Ireland |- |Lecale Coast | |England |- |Lincolnshire Wolds | |England |- |[[Lleyn]] | |Wales |- |Loch na Keal next [[Mull|Mull]] |[[File:TyLochNaKeal20030826r20f14.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Rannoch Moor|Loch Rannoch]] |[[File:Loch Rannoch Landscape.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Glenfinnan|Loch Shiel]] |[[File:Loch Sheil April 2006.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |[[Rannoch Moor|Loch Tummel]] |[[File:LochTummel.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Lochnagar |[[File:Lochnagar from Meikle Pap - geograph.org.uk - 476818.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Lunga, Treshnish Isles |[[File:Puffins, Lunga.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Lynn of Lorn | |Scotland |- |Malvern Hills | |England |- |Mendip Hills | |England |- |Moidart | |Scotland |- |Morar | |Scotland |- |Mourne | |Northern Ireland |- |Nidderdale |[[File:Scar House Dam, Nidderdale - geograph.org.uk - 121004.jpg|375px]] |England |- |[[Dumfries|Nith Estuary]] |[[File:River Nith estuary.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |North [[Isle of Arran|Arran]] |[[File:Lochranza deer with castle in the background - geograph.org.uk - 2148075.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |North Devon (see [[Devon]]) | |England |- |North Norfolk Coast | |England |- |North Pennines | |England |- |North Uist | |Scotland |- |North Wessex Downs | |England |- |[[Northumberland]] Coast | |England |- |Northwest Sutherland | |Scotland |- |Quantock Hills | |England |- |Ring of Gullion | |Northern Ireland |- |River Earn | |Scotland |- |River Tay | |Scotland |- |Scarba | |Scotland |- |[[Shetland]] | |Scotland |- |[[Church Stretton|Shropshire Hills]] | |England |- |[[Small Isles]] |[[File:Compass Hill Cliffs Canna - geograph.org.uk - 2539248.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Solway Coast, [[Cumbria]] | |England |- |South Devon (see [[Devon]]) | |England |- |South [[Lewis]] | |Scotland |- |[[South Uist]] Machair |[[File:Machair at Kilpheder - geograph.org.uk - 645584.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Sperrin | |Northern Ireland |- |[[St Kilda]] |[[File:Main village with scattered cleits, St Kilda.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Strangford Lough, [[County Down]] |[[File:Strangford Lough (01), August 2009.JPG|375px]] |Northern Ireland |- |Suffolk Coast | |England |- |Suffolk Heaths | |England |- |Surrey Hills | |England |- |[[Tamar Valley]] | |England |- |[[Skye|Trotternish]] |[[Image:OM_Storr_2004.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Upper Tweeddale in [[Scottish Borders]] |[[File:Farmland, Manor Valley - geograph.org.uk - 198958.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |West Wiltshire Downs | |England |- |[[Ross and Cromarty|Wester Ross]] |[[File:Moored boats in Plockton Bay - geograph.org.uk - 338554.jpg|375px]] |Scotland |- |Wye Valley | |[[Wales]]/[[England]] |- |} {{PartOfTopic|National parks|the United Kingdom}} {{outlinetopic}} am76qnsjf0wvsp8avfnntb5l9cvsm3g 0 37822 5289312 5261281 2026-06-08T04:07:50Z Morrocoyvolador 2225438 /* Money */ First review from a local, more edits pending to Money category as a lot has changed. 5289312 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Venezuela banner Canaima lagoon.jpg}} {{warningbox|Most governments advise against all travel to Venezuela due to its unstable political and economic situation, civil unrest, violent crime, and shortages of food, water, medicine and petrol. Some countries have closed their embassies or consulates in Venezuela, so consular assistance may be limited. Wrongful detentions, kidnappings, and terrorism are common throughout the country and may specifically target travelers. The borders with Colombia and Brazil are especially dangerous, and all travel near the borders should be avoided. |lastedit=2026-04-15 |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/venezuela |australia=https://smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/americas/south/Pages/venezuela.aspx |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/venezuela|ie=https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/venezuela/ |us=https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/venezuela-travel-advisory.html}} '''Venezuela''' is replete with stunning natural wonders and sights such as countless national parks, magnificent waterfalls, and three {{unesco}}s. The world's tallest waterfall, the [[Angel Falls]] (Kerepakupai Vená), is found here. Venezuela used to be one of South America's most politically and economically stable countries, but since the 1980s, it has been in the news for all the wrong reasons and is unsafe to travel to. A long, winding history of gross economic mismanagement and ineffective governance has completely battered the country and the country has been experiencing its worst ever humanitarian crisis since the mid-20th century. Venezuelans are known for their tolerance, hospitality, and zest for life and you can expect a warm welcome from them. ==Regions== [[File:Venezuela regions map.png|thumb|460px|Regions of Venezuela]] {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Andes (Venezuela)|Andes]] | region1color=#748ab7 | region1items= | region1description=Mountainous and picturesque, this region is made up of the states of [[Mérida (state)|Mérida]], [[Táchira]] and [[Trujillo (Venezuela)|Trujillo]]. | region2name=[[Caribbean Islands (Venezuela)|Caribbean Islands]] | region2color=#e18256 | region2items= | region2description=With more than 600 islands and smaller formations, many of the best beaches can be found here. It is composed of the Federal Dependencies and [[Nueva Esparta]]. | region3name=[[Central (Venezuela)|Central]] | region3color=#b77698 | region3items= | region3description=Thew most populous part of Venezuela enjoys great beaches and big cities, from [[Caracas]] and the nearby commuter towns in [[Miranda]] and [[Vargas]] out to the states of [[Aragua]] and [[Carabobo]]. | region4name=[[Guayana]] | region4color=#72a370 | region4items= | region4description=The immense and largely uninhabited area south of the Orinoco River, which makes up around half of Venezuela's national territory, includes rainforest in [[Amazonas (Venezuela)|Amazonas]], table-top mountains in the [[Gran Sabana]] and [[Bolívar (state)|Bolívar]] state, and the flat marshlands extending out to [[Delta Amacuro]]. | region5name=[[Los Llanos (Venezuela)|Los Llanos]] | region5color=#abb27a | region5items= | region5description=Vast open plains, home to cattle-ranching and amazing wildlife, made up of the states of [[Apure]], [[Barinas]], [[Cojedes]], [[Guárico]] and [[Portuguesa]]. | region6name=[[Northeast (Venezuela)|Northeast]] | region6color=#67a8a6 | region6items= | region6description=Stunning deserted beaches in [[Anzoátegui]] and [[Sucre (Venezuela)|Sucre]], as well as hills and caves in [[Monagas]] state. | region7name=[[Northwest (Venezuela)|Northwest]] | region7color=#b28379 | region7items= | region7description=Rich with oil from Zulia state, the Northwest also boasts more beaches in Falcón state and a lush agricultural countryside in Yaracuy and Lara states. }}{{disclaimerbox|Although the Guayana Esequiba region is claimed by Venezuela, from a traveler's perspective, Essequibo is under the control of [[Guyana]] and, therefore, we cover the region as part of Guyana. ''This is not an endorsement of claims by any side in the dispute.''}} <br clear="right" /> ==Cities== {{Mapframe|7.5|-66.6|zoom=5|height=350|width=350|}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#748ab7|title=[[Andes (Venezuela)|Andes]]|wikidata=Q202068,Q165582,Q41144}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#e18256|title=[[Caribbean Islands (Venezuela)|Caribbean Islands]]|wikidata=Q130343,Q204876}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b77698|title=[[Central (Venezuela)|Central]]|wikidata=Q191186,Q190687,Q205843,Q492791,Q191174}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#72a370|title=[[Guayana]]|wikidata=Q2540504}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#abb27a|title=[[Los Llanos (Venezuela)|Los Llanos]]|wikidata=Q41146,Q43271,Q205784,Q205460,Q202075}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#67a8a6|title=[[Northeast (Venezuela)|Northeast]]|wikidata=Q190922,Q205824,Q205776}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b28379|title=[[Northwest (Venezuela)|Northwest]]|wikidata=Q43269,Q202071,Q205796,Q201121}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caracas]]|url=|lat=10.5|long=-66.916667|wikidata=Q1533}} – Being the capital and the largest city in Venezuela, Caracas is known for being one of the most cosmopolitan and modern cities in South America. There are lots of places to visit, such as theaters, malls, museums, art galleries, parks, well-conserved colonial architecture and even gourmet restaurants. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Coro]]|url=|lat=11.417|long=-69.67|wikidata=Q1134454}} – The first capital of Venezuela and a city of rich colonial architecture, a unique natural scenery and tourist attractions. Its historical downtown is considered as a cultural World Heritage Site. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ciudad Bolívar]]|url=|lat=8.088279|long=-63.553555|wikidata=Q26906}} – Stop-off point for flights to Angel Falls, and a comfortable stopover to Brazil. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ciudad Guayana]]|url=|lat=8.366312|long=-62.649681|wikidata=Q507080}} – Dominated by heavy industry, it is Venezuela´s most organized city and the main gateway to the Orinoco Delta and the Gran Sabana. It is locally still known as either Puerto Ordaz or San Félix. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maracaibo]]|url=|lat=10.65|long=-71.633333|wikidata=Q171632}} – Venezuela's second largest city, swelteringly hot and built on oil. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maracay]]|url=|lat=10.246944|long=-67.596111|wikidata=Q333928}} – Once the capital of Venezuela, now home to the main military garrison. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mérida (city, Venezuela)|Mérida]]|url=|lat=8.6|long=-71.15|wikidata=Q23551}} – A charming university town in the Andes mountains, popular for outdoor activities. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Puerto La Cruz]]|url=|lat=10.2|long=-64.633333|wikidata=Q379509}} – The city to go to if you want to visit the beaches in Eastern Venezuela. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[San Cristóbal (Venezuela)|San Cristóbal]]|url=|lat=7.766667|long=-72.233333|wikidata=Q820235}} – A leafy industrious city in the Andes mountains, bordering Colombia. ==Other destinations== *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=Angel Falls (''Salto Ángel'') in [[Canaima National Park]] (''Parque Nacional Canaima'')|lat=5.9675|long=-62.535556|wikidata=Q80299}} — the world's highest waterfall. *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Choroní|Choroní Beach]]|lat=10.506944|long=-67.606389|wikidata=Q498998}} (''Playa Grande'' or ''El Malecon'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Los Roques|Los Roques Archipelago]]|lat=11.8575|long=-66.7575|wikidata=Q318678}} (''Archipiélago Los Roque'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Margarita Island]]|lat=10.986944|long=-63.935556|wikidata=Q334738}} (''Isla Margarita'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Mochima National Park]]|lat=10.261389|long=-64.48|wikidata=Q3364421}} (''Parque Nacional Mochima'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Morrocoy|Morrocoy National Park]]|lat=10.856|long=-68.306|wikidata=Q3896391}} (''Parque Nacional Morrocoy'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Los Llanos (Venezuela)|Los Llanos]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q14204875}} (''The Plains'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Orinoco Delta]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q3433305}} *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[La Gran Sabana]]|lat=6.25|long=-62.838333|wikidata=Q1475482}} (''The Great Savanna'') ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationVenezuela.png}} [[File:Salto Angel desde la curiara.jpg|thumb|Angel Falls]] Venezuela is home to the world's highest waterfall, Angel Falls and the second longest river in South America, the Orinoco. It also has the longest coastline to the Caribbean sea. Venezuela is the world's fifth-largest oil exporter and also has vast untapped reserves of natural gas. Ecologically, Venezuela is considered among the 20 Megadiverse countries of the planet; more than 40% of its national territory is covered by protected areas. Although geologically diverse, the effects of climate change have gravely affected Venezuela's ecodiversity. May 2024 marked the date of when the country became the first Andean country and one of the first in the modern world to lose all of its [[glaciers]]. ===Terrain=== Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in the northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in the southeast. Nueva Esparta islands in the northeast ; ''highest point'' : Pico Bolivar (La Columna) 5,007 m. ===History=== Venezuela was inhabited by Pre-Columbian peoples when it was claimed as a possession of the [[Spanish Empire]] by Christopher Columbus during his third voyage in 1498. Venezuela was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by military strongmen and the country was largely underdeveloped, depending mainly on agriculture. ==== Venezuela in the 20th century ==== During World War I, large, massive, and plentiful oil and gas reserves were discovered in Lake Maracaibo. This proved to be pivotal for the country — standards of living markedly improved, the country became more industrialised, the country received a great deal of immigrants from all over the world, and the country enjoyed an economic boom that lasted well over several decades. Overreliance on oil and gas reserves soon proved to be Venezuela's undoing — the economy was badly damaged by the sudden shift in global oil prices during the 1980s, culminating in economic collapse, dissatisfaction with the government, and widespread political and social unrest. A number of banks became bankrupt in the mid-1990s, further complicating matters. ==== Venezuela under Hugo Chávez (1999 - 2013) ==== The collapse of confidence in the government led to Hugo Chávez being elected president in the late 1990s. Chávez rewrote the constitution of the country, and initiated the creation of a Bolivarian Republic, i.e, a country whose principles are based on the beliefs and ideals of Simon Bolivar. Chávez created Bolivarian missions aimed at improving economic, cultural, and social conditions, and implemented a number of socialist and protectionist policies. High oil prices in the early 2000s brought about some form of economic buoyancy. While these actions and policies made Chávez a popular figure among many Venezuelans, it became increasingly apparent by the 2010s that the Chávez government was poorly managing the country – inflation was high, there were occasional shortages of food and supplies, and the government still depended a lot on oil and gas reserves. Poverty, corruption, and crime increased year by year, sowing the seeds for the Venezuelan crisis. ==== Venezuelan crisis (2013 - present) ==== Chávez died in March 2013 and was succeeded by his vice president, Nicolas Maduro, a bus driver turned trade union leader turned politician. Maduro has continued all of his predecessor's policies, causing the country's worst ever humanitarian crisis to date. Basic supplies of food and medicine are scarce, violent crime has skyrocketed, businesses have been forced to shut down, and thousands of Venezuelans have been pushed into poverty. Life for the vast majority of Venezuelans has become incredibly miserable, and many have since emigrated in search of better opportunities elsewhere. Many Venezuelans feel there's no hope or future left for their country, although a small portion of people feel that things will change in due time. In 2026, the U.S. launched an attack on Venezuela in which they arrested Maduro for drug trafficking and took him back to the U.S. to stand trial. ===Electricity=== Venezuela uses a 60 Hz and 120 V power system. The power plugs are identical to those used in North America (referred to as A and B type power plugs). Power supply is not stable in the majority of the Country. There are shortages of several hours and sometimes they can last days, depending on the area, time of the year and climate events. For this reason, many facilities and private homes install backup power generators if they can. ===Holidays=== * January 1: New Year's Day * January 14: Feast of the Divina Pastors * February 12: Youth Day * February 20: Federation Day * March 21: Slavery Abolition Anniversary * April 19: Independence Movement Day * July 5: Independence Day * July 24: Birth of Simón Bolívar * September 8: Birth of the Virgin Mary and Feasts of the Virgin del Valle and Our Lady of Coromoto * October 12: Day of Indigenous Resistance * December 8: Immaculate Conception and Loyalty Day * December 25: Christmas Christmas is celebrated as a religious event. The unofficial start of the Christmas festivities is after the celebrations of "Feria de la Chinita", the second half of November, with various religious activities, processions, and music. In many places, neighborhoods get together for the "patinatas" night festivals, events usually sponsored by the local church but organized by the people. In some neighborhoods there is the "Parranda" where people go from house to house with music and Christmas songs, expecting some food and drinks in return. ===Tourism information=== *[https://www.mintur.gob.ve/ Venezuelan Ministry of Tourism] ==Get in== [[File:Visa policy of Venezuela.svg|thumb|375px|A map showing the visa requirements of Venezuela, with countries in red and blue having visa-free access]] [[File:Venezuela8976.jpg|thumb|Entry stamp]] ===Visa requirements=== Citizens of the following countries may not require a visa to visit Venezuela for ''tourist purposes only'' for up to 90 days (a tourist-card will be issued instead): Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Iran (max. 15 days), Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Nevis, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, and Uruguay. Business travelers almost invariably require a visa to be issued before entry. In Caracas, passengers pass through immigration in the arrivals hall before going to baggage claim. Officers will check your passport and may ask questions. If a customs officer or anyone asks about your purpose of visit, tell them you are only there to visit, tourism. At baggage claim you will be required to match the baggage sticker on your flight ticket to the bar code on your bag before you hand over your tax form to customs officials. There will be many individuals who approach you after your arrival offering assistance with locating a taxi or trading currency. It is best to not interact with anyone who approaches you. Even airport officials with proper identification may attempt to lead you to other areas of the airport to trade currency on the black market. When taking a taxi from the airport, always settle on a price before getting into the cab, and only use taxis that have the official yellow oval seal. ===By plane=== {{infobox|Vaccinations|Some airlines ask passengers to show a valid '''[[Yellow fever]]''' vaccination certificate before flying to Venezuela. This is not an entry requirement, however the CDC Yellow fever vaccination recommendation is "for all travelers over 9 months of age traveling to Venezuela, except the northern coastal area. The cities of Caracas and Valencia are not in the endemic zone." A valid measles vaccination certificate may be required to board flights out of the country, but foreign tourists are usually exempted.}} The main international airport is Simon Bolivar International Airport ('' also known as Maiquetia airport''), ({{IATA|CCS}}) in the Vargas state. It is approximately a 30-minute ride from Caracas. Buses are available during the day, departing from Parque Central and Avenida Lecuna bus station next to Calle del Sur. Buses run from 7AM-6PM. A taxi ride from the airport will cost US$5-7, or US$6-8 at night. There are international flights to Maracaibo, Porlamar and Valencia, but the choices are very limited. To Caracas you can travel nonstop from Latin American, Caribbean and European cities. Direct flights from/to the U.S. and Canada have been suspended or terminated. From Europe, there are nonstop flights from Madrid (Air Europa, Estelar, Plus Ultra), Paris (Air France), Rome (Estelar), Tenerife North (Plus Ultra), and Lisbon (TAP). Iberia flies from Madrid with a technical stop in Santo Domingo. With Turkish Airlines you can fly from Istanbul with a short stopover in Havana. Aeropostal, CONVIASA, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Lloyd, [https://www.latam.com LATAM] and Aerolíneas Argentinas provide flights to the rest of Central America and South America. Copa Airlines has a daily service from Caracas, Maracaibo and Valencia to Panama and connections to all of South America, Central America and the United States. For international departures (at Maiquetia Airport), the airport tax is US$23-53.49, and the departure tax US$21.40-9.20. These taxes are paid at the airport, although many airline tickets might include these taxes. It is still a good idea to keep at least US$50 on hand when departing from Venezuela. If the fees increase, or you are required to pay both the airport and departure tax, you can head into the main lobby area where many businessmen will eagerly buy US dollars. If you are stuck without cash, you can ask airline employees to charge your credit card and provide you with cash to pay the airport tax. Ask for 'efectivo' when employing this strategy. For domestic flights (at Maiquetia Airport), there is an airport tax. Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela, Santa Bárbara Airlines, Avior Airlines, Conviasa and Aserca Airlines are the major domestic airlines in Venezuela. ===By car=== [[File:Venezuela y Colombia.JPG|thumb|Border area between Venezuela and Colombia]] Venezuela has road links with [[Colombia]] and [[Brazil]]. The road crossing to Brazil, not far from the frontier town of [[Santa Elena de Uairén]], is a long way from most tourist destinations in Venezuela and so not a common point of entry. Border controls are tight and all travelers arriving from [[Boa Vista]] are expected to have visas. The Venezuelan consulate in Boa Vista is on Av Benjamin Constant. Venezuela's main connection with Colombia is from [[Cúcuta]] to Venezuela's frontier town of [[San Antonio del Táchira]], which is about 50 km from the busy Andean city of [[San Cristóbal (Venezuela)|San Cristóbal]]. For a day visit to Cúcuta no visa documents are required but border controls are otherwise very tight with frequent searches. The border area can be dangerous and visitors should pass through quickly. In 2012, border controls were fairly relaxed from Venezuela to Colombia; it was possible to take a local bus directly from San Cristobal to Cucuta. As locals do not need to stamp their passports, the bus did not wait for third-country nationals undertaking the migration procedures. Smuggling of subsidised Venezuelan goods into Colombia became commonplace before oil prices collapsed in 2014; this flow has now reversed as Venezuela has been gripped by widespread shortages of basic goods. This has led to clampdowns at the border, and crossings have been sporadically closed. If you are leaving Venezuela by land from San Antonio to Cucuta, you are obliged to pay the departure tax, so do not change all your bolivares in Venezuela. ==Get around== [[File:Av. Bolívar.jpg|thumb|Avenida Bolívar in Caracas]] ===General=== Travelers in Venezuela are obliged to carry identification. There are military checkpoints on many roads, so while traveling by car or bus keep your passport handy, ideally you should keep a color photocopy of your passport. Should your passport be stolen, this will facilitate procedures with your local consulate. The military presence is constant, yet is not usually cause for concern. That having been said, there are corrupt officials. It is wise to keep a close eye on your belongings when, for instance, bags are being checked for drugs. A soldier of the Guardia Nacional (National Guard) sometimes plants drugs to solicit a bribe or steal valuables. Penalties for drug use are severe, and the burden of proof falls on the accused, the police may also demand bribes using the same modus operandi. There is only one rather short intercity rail line in Venezuela, which leaves three options for travel inside the country: car rental, using buses, and using cars-for-hire. Drivers in Venezuela are generally aggressive and unconcerned by traffic regulations. The traffic in Venezuela is very bad, the drivers are aggressive and all drivers want to be the first. Thus, car rental is not recommended in general. The very cheap fuel prices make this option fairly economical. The expensive part of renting a car will be the insurance. Fuel prices as of Aug 2018 remained fixed at 1 BsF per litre, which meant that a million Imperial gallons (4,500,000 L) was worth about US$1 at black-market currency exchange rates. The Venezuelan government is looking to eliminate these generous subsidies, but any change to the status quo will incur strong political backlash.<!--https://www.dw.com/en/inflation-wracked-venezuela-forced-to-end-cheap-oil-and-gas/a-45121732--> Do not underestimate the sheer chaos of Venezuela's traffic. The often ignored road rules state that you must drive on the right unless overtaking and give way to traffic coming on to a roundabout. Drivers frequently top 160 km/h (100 mph) on intercity highways. Laws requiring car occupants to wear seat belts are not always complied with. Traffic lights are often ignored, especially in the night, not for lack of patience, but drivers do not like to stop the car as they can be robbed while stopped. Motorcycles (moto taxis) are sometimes seen transporting up to five people, usually without helmets, which adds to the dangers of the road. At Venezuelan crosswalks, pedestrians do not have the right of way as they do in the U.S. and many European countries. If you slow down or stop at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross, you could cause an accident with unsuspecting motorists. ===By train=== There is only a single line of some {{km|40}} operated by [http://www.ife.gob.ve/ the state railway]{{Dead link|date=March 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} connecting [[Caracas]] and [[Cúa]] via [[Charallave]] as of 2023, so this mode of transportation is practically not an option. ===By bus=== The bus system is extensive and extremely affordable (in part due to the low price of fuel). Bus terminals are hectic, but it is usually easy to find a bus to any major city leaving within a short amount of time. Short bus rides (2 hours) may cost US$3-7, and even extremely long bus rides (9 hours) will only cost US$10-35. The larger buses are typically air-conditioned. In fact, they are usually overly air-conditioned, so it is worth bringing a blanket with you. Buses are an easy and convenient way to get around the country. However, proper security awareness should be exercised as robberies occasionally take place on buses in cities and on highways. It is best to choose bus lines that use a metal detector and bag check to insure no passengers are carrying weapons of any kind. If you decide to travel by bus a good option is [http://www.aeroexpresos.com.ve/ Aeroexpresos Ejecutivo]. They have their own terminal in a residential zone of Caracas (Chacao, Bello Campo), and baggage is checked on the buses (as in an airport). The buses are clean, safe and well-maintained, plus the drivers are trained to respect the speed limit (there are many accidents on regular buses on Venezuelan highways, most of them caused by speeding on poorly maintained roads). They are more expensive than a regular bus, but still cheap by American or European standards. You may pay with credit card and buy tickets in advance by phone. Aeroexpresos offers slightly more expensive options for many long routes that include semi-cama seating, chairs that recline extra, and allow for more comfortable sleeping on overnight trips. For smaller towns, there may not be regular buses. In such cases, one can use cars-for-hire, called "por puestos." These are typically old and run-down vehicles, but they are affordable. They are more expensive than buses, typically costing US$5-9 per person for a one- or two-hour ride. The main problem is that they typically wait to have a full car (4 or 5 passengers) before undertaking a route. The driver will usually try to convince you to pay for the extra passengers if you want to leave right away. The cars are popular, however, and one does not usually wait long for a car to fill up. Por puestos are identifiable by signage bearing the name of the streets or destinations they typically drive along or stop at. Avoid traveling alone in a por puesto and avoid 'pirates', unofficial taxis that may intend to rob foreigners. ===By car=== [[File:Bajando de Pico El Águila.jpg|thumb|Carretera Trasantina in the state of Mérida]] A large and paved road network (which comprises approx. 82,000 km) make Venezuela an attractive country for exploring with your own car. Many roads are in good condition but there are also gravel and dirt roads for which an off-road vehicle is recommended – especially during the rainy season from May to October. This is why it is important to travel with a good road map (e.g. Venezuela Laminated Map by ''Berndtson & Berndtson'') and to be well informed about distances, road conditions and the estimated travel time. On the web, the site of ''cochera andina'' publishes information on nearly 120 routes in the country. You can rent a car, usually for US$20-50 a day, plus insurance and legal liability. This may make you think twice about renting a car, especially when considering the fact that renting a car with a driver usually costs the same. Fuel price is officially fixed and subsidized by the government at 0.5$/litre and in other cases sold for a more subsidized price for locals. It is not available everywhere in the country and because of scarcity you may find it from resellers with prices ranging from 1$/litre in the informal market; there are many filling stations in the main areas and cities. For outlying areas, you should fill the tank before you leave or take a reserve canister with you. In the mountains, fuel consumption often increases to over 15 L/100 km. An international driver's license is needed to drive in Venezuela. Police will often ask for the license as well as for the frame or motor number during routine checks. Traffic rules generally comply with the international standard. But do not underestimate the sheer chaos of Venezuela's traffic. Be attentive when driving in Venezuela. Note that there are many police and military control on the interstate roads that will inspect your documents or vehicle, and many will try to take a bribe, try to avoid this. Filming the police and military is legally allowed in Venezuela (as of 2023). The often ignored traffic rules state that you must drive on the right unless overtaking and give way to traffic in a roundabout. Although the maximum speed limit is 80 km/h outside the city and 60 km/h within the city (at night 50 km/h) local drivers frequently top 160 km/h (100 mph) on intercity highways. The law obligates car occupants to drive with fastened seat belts – which is regularly ignored. If you are in a traffic jam, other drivers will try to pass. Be aware also that motorcycles are sometimes transporting up to five people, without helmets. Try to avoid travelling at night, but if you do, pay special attention: streets and cars as well as bicycles often have poor lights. Even "good" roads may have unexpected and deep potholes. For this reason, and for security issues in general, like crime, long-distance intercity car travel is not recommended during dark hours. Keep in mind that cellphone coverage is scarce, so it's recommended to download offline maps for routing. Good sign-posting is only found on the main roads. Common and especially important road signs are: * Curva peligrosa: "Dangerous curve" * Sucesión de curvas: "Winding road" * Reduzca velocidad: "Reduce speed" * Conserve su derecha: "Keep right" ===In cities=== Travel within cities is usually via taxi. Taxis are more expensive than any other form of transport, but still affordable when compared to North American or European equivalents. The taxis do not have meters and will charge more at night. This is normal in Venezuela, however all prices are flexible in the Venezuelan economy, so it is a good idea to negotiate the fare for the ride up front. Tipping is not expected and not necessary. The driver considers the tip as part of the fare they are charging and will factor that into the negotiations. Local buses exist, and usually connect the terminal to the city centre. Bus routes usually remain a mystery to the uninitiated and you can try to read the signals in the windows (going to-coming from). Caracas has a clean, modern and cheap [http://www.metrodecaracas.com.ve metro system]{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, which is being expanded. While armed robberies are almost unheard of in the metro, pickpocketing is rampant. Typically, delinquents will aim to distract the passenger and then another member of the group will remove the wallet, or bag in the opportune moment. It is best to keep bags in front of you and avoid unsolicited contact with strangers. ==Talk== [[Spanish]] is the official language of Venezuela, accompanied by numerous indigenous languages (usually never heard except in the Amazon region). Venezuelan Spanish is also heavily influenced by [[Italian]], a result of the large influx of Italian settlers. Hand gestures derived from Italy are sometimes common, and many colloquialisms are borrowed from Italian (for example: instead of saying "cerveza", which means beer, youngsters find "birra" cooler, which is in Italian); Italian also influenced the intonation of the local Spanish dialect, particularly the sing-songy sound. Outside of Caracas, English is not commonly spoken or even understood, and even within Caracas it is usually only spoken by the younger generations, the upper-class, and the well educated. [[File:Cayo Pirata, Los Roques, Venezuela.jpg|thumb|Beach in Los Roques]] ==See== *[[Angel Falls]] in the Guiana Highlands and [[Canaima National Park]]. *[[Los Roques]] with its crystalline beaches. *[[Los Llanos (Venezuela)|Los Llanos]] and its spectacular wildlife. *[[Mérida (Venezuela)|Mérida]] and its breathtaking Andes scenery. *[[Caracas]], the true urban jungle. ==Do== ==Buy== {{cautionbox|The Venezuelan economy has long been crippled by widespread shortages of basic goods and ongoing hyperinflation. Venezuela revalued its currency in 2018 and again in 2021. The old notes are no longer valid, and cannot be exchanged. }} ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Bolívar digital (official rate) | currencyCode=VE | date=June 2026 | USD=567 | EUR=655 | source=[https://www.bcv.org.ve/] }}{{exchange rates | currency=Bolívar digital (black market rate) | currencyCode=VE | date=June 2026 | USD=764 | EUR=880 | source=[https://exchangemonitor.net/venezuela/dolar-binance] }} The country has been ongoing record breaking inflation and hyperinflation for more than 20 years, while also imposing [[wikipedia:Foreign_exchange_controls|foreign exchange control]]. Venezuela's currency is called Bolívar, or officially the '''[https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bol%C3%ADvar_(moneda) Bolívar Digital]''' (ISO code '''VED'''), after a third [[wikipedia:Redenomination|redenomination]] in 2021 to replace the Bolívar Soberano at a rate of 1:1,000,000. The Bolívar soberano (BsS.) had replaced the Bolívar Fuerte (BsF) in 2018 at a rate of 1:100,000. The Bolívar Fuerte had replaced the original Bolívar in 2007 at the rate of 1:1,000. One Bolívar Digital is therefore equivalent to 100 trillion original Bolívars (ISO:VEB in circulation from 1879-2007). The Bolívar digital is not exclusively a digital currency, but has printed banknotes like its predecessors. The Bolívar continues to loose value, e.g. the official exchange rate fell from 52.02 bolívars a US dollar at the start of 2025 to 567 Bolívars as of June 2026. ====== Foreign Exchange Control ====== Since 2003 a [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_cambiario_en_Venezuela strict foreign exchange control] has been imposed, creating a parallel market (in Spanish: ''mercado parlelo or mercado negro)'' for which travelers can get a better exchange rate than using official or traditional exchange methods. The price difference gap has been fluctuating from several 2 digits percentage to close to zero values in past years, due to this some prices and advices in this guide could be outdated. ====== Cash ====== Current banknotes are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 VED. Coins are issued in denominations of 25 and 50 cents, as well as 1 VED, although these are rare to find as so do small denominations. ====== ATMs ====== ATMs exist mostly all over the country, particularly in urban areas. As of 2026 most ATMs only dispense banknotes of 100 VED, meaning that for 1 USD equivalent you'd need to carry more than 5 banknotes and that with one take-out you'd be able to take with you an equivalent of about 10 USD. For this reason ATMs have fallen mostly in disuse and many are out of order. ====== Bureau de change agencies ====== Currency exchange agencias have to follow local laws and exchange money at the official rate. For this reason many instead exchange with everyday people (please use caution) ====== Digital Payments ====== Due to the hyperinflation and banknotes shortage, a vast majority of Venezuelans only use digital payment methods like bank cards and the national mobile payment system called Pago Móvil, for which you'd need to have a national bank account first. Alternatively, due to a significant part of the population having bank accounts in the US, many businesses accept the US based payment system Zelle. ====== Payments in cash with foreign currencies ====== Even with the latest iteration of the bolívar, 2/3 of transactions within the country occur in U.S. dollars as of 2021. Wikivoyage does not provide prices in bolivares. Prices expressed in US dollars may be shown as ranges because of the variance between low official and higher unofficial exchange rates. They hand out only Bolivars at the official exchange rate. Bolivars are not easily convertible either in or outside of the country. Banks (and the few bureaux de change) give Venezuelan currency at the official rate, but there is a thriving parallel market that trades for higher rates. These unofficial rates fluctuate depending on general demand for foreign exchange, inflation and political instability. Within the "parallel market" there are various exchange rates: the tourist, the black market (a bit higher but dangerous and uncomfortable), and the bonds brokerage one (high amounts in government bonds, when on sale). That highest one, which appears as reference on certain internet pages, is the government dollar bonds rate, inaccessible unless you buy thousands of dollars in government bonds through a Venezuelan brokerage firm. This last one determines the rate of the black market one and the tourist one. The black market should be avoided unless you are sure of the honesty of the people changing currency for you. They may be scammers, thieves or even police disguised as traders. The safest parallel exchange is the tourist rate which is normally provided by higher-level people in the tourism industry (hotel managers, posada owners, etc.) The rates vary around Venezuela and from week to week. The tourist rate rarely varies in time. Once you change you cannot change back to euros or dollars unless the tourist operator that exchanged for you is nice enough to take it back. There are no longer widespread shortages of food and basic goods, but certain medications might be harder to find. While no longer scarce, food tends to be more expensive than in foreign countries, this is particuarly a hard reality for locals that earn a low salary compared. Current parallel market rates and prices can be found on online, but the inflation rate is so high that not even websites will always be accurate. It is reported that Venezuelans use WhatsApp groups to set rates and prices. Venezuelan currency is also traded on eBay outside of Venezuela at various price points between the parallel black market rate and the official government rate and are marketed as collectible items than as spending money for travel. Buying before departure will provide some spending money until you can find somebody trustworthy to exchange money in Venezuela. The difference between exchanging on the black market and the official government exchange rates is huge. ====== Card Payments ====== Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, American Express and Diners Club are usually accepted at upscale restaurants, hotels and shopping centers. Merchants always ask for ID before making a credit card transaction (a passport will suffice). Maestro debit cards are the most accepted but Visa debit cards are often not accepted because they are a "fee-scam" for the sellers (appears as "Debit" for the buyer and as "Credit" for the seller), and some ATMs also ask for the last two digits of Venezuelans' ID numbers as an added security precaution, causing problems for foreigners with no ID number tied to their bank account. ====== Cash ====== It is best to carry small change rather than large bills as many traders, in particular taxi drivers, rarely have change. Tipping taxi drivers is not customary and can appear strange. Be a little wary of cab drivers as almost all of them are exploiting tourists, particularly from the airport to Caracas. Use only the official airport taxis (black Ford Explorers), which have a vending spot inside the airport. Buy your ticket there, first checking the fee according to the destination displayed ''on the counter'', not asking the teller or the cab drivers directly. You can also get airport pick-up but it would be more expensive (mostly luxury hotels). For a safe taxi service in Caracas, you can use "Teletaxi", which you can set at {{phone|+58 212-9534040}}. Please ask the fee by phone before ordering the service. ====== Tipping in restaurants ====== At restaurants, tipping is usually minimal. If a 10% service charge is included then some extra small change can be left on top of the total, or if not included then a tip of only 10% is customary. ===Handicrafts=== Hammocks and some dark wooden handicrafts can be found throughout Venezuela, as well as gaudy painted statuettes of big-busted women. Some areas such as [[Falcón]] state have a tradition of excellent glazed pottery. ===Food and drink=== Fine Venezuelan rum and chocolate are on sale at the airport. ====== Chocolate ====== Cocoa is world-known to be one of the best, hence many Venezuelan chocolate brands have emerge offering good quality, especially dark chocolate. ====== Alcoholic drinks ====== Venezuelan '''rum''' is of world famour class and is very popular, particularly dark rum, with a great variety of brands and aging. Lesser known '''cocuy''' is a traditional liquor made from agave, for which the production is less industrial, so it's easier to find in more artisan production. ==Eat== Venezuela is experiencing a severe food shortage, and whatever food is available tends to be very expensive. Arepas, thick corn tortillas which are split and stuffed with myriad fillings, are the quintessential Venezuelan dish. The most famous variations are the "reina pepiada" (shredded chicken salad with avocado) and “domino” (stuffed with black beans and shredded white cheese). Hallacas (Venezuela's homegrown version of the tamale, with meat, olives, raisins covered in cornmeal and wrapped in plantain leaves to be steamed) are a popular Christmas dish. Cachapas (corn pancakes often topped with a salty cheese called "telita" or "queso de mano"), empanadas (savory pastries) and the ubiquitous "perros calientes" (hot dogs) are popular street food. For slow food, try delicious fish meals, or a shrimp soup known as “cazuela de mariscos”. The traditional Venezuelan lunch is pabellón, and consists of rice, black beans, and meat, with a side of fried plantain slices. The above dishes are known as "comida criolla", or Creole food. Venezuela is a leading producer of fine cacao beans and Venezuelan chocolate can be excellent. The El Rey brand has consistent quality. ==Drink== To some tastes, especially those who prefer stronger and complicated beers, Venezuelan beers may seem thin and watery. The most popular beer brand is Polar, which is available in a low-calorie version (Polar Light), light version (Polar Ice), or premium version (Solera). Zulia and Regional are other beers available throughout the country. Whisky is very popular among Venezuelans, particularly for special events. Venezuelan-made rum is generally dark and of very good quality. Among the best is the "1796" brand from Santa Teresa. It is a Solera rum. Others popular brands of rum are Pampero "caballito frenado" and Cacique. Venezuelans are heavy drinkers and will often go through a case of beer during vacation days, starting before breakfast, only to carry on with a bottle of rum or whisky come nightfall. A popular non-alcoholic drink is called "chicha Andina," which is made from rice or corn flour. Malta or Maltin is a carbonated non-alcoholic malt drink sold alongside regular soft drinks, although it is also manufactured by the Polar company. Venezuelan coffee is excellent, but make sure you are asking for proper coffee (machine-made, 'de la maquina'), otherwise you might be served a 'negrito' or 'guayoyo', which can be anything from weak filter coffee to coffee-smelling brown water. ==Sleep== In Caracas, there is a good selection of 5-star hotels, although these are predictably expensive. At tourist spots elsewhere in Venezuela, guest houses or B&Bs, known as ''posadas'' are usually the best option, each with an individual style and usually offering breakfast or dinner if requested. Posadas can vary enormously in price and quality. Youth hostels are very scarce. The beds in many hotels (mostly up to the mid-range levels) are nothing more than mattresses on concrete slabs that resemble box springs. Depending on what your sleep preference is, they may not be the most comfortable for you. Something for you to consider when looking for a hotel to stay at. ==Learn== [[File:Facultad de Humanidades - Universidad Central de Venezuela.JPG|thumb|Students chatting in the Department of Humanities - Central University of Venezuela.]] There are great universities throughout the country, both private and public. Caracas is the city with the most universities, including the Venezuelan Central University (''Universidad Central de Venezuela'', UCV) which has 60,000 students and is an architectural attraction in its own right since being awarded World Heritage Site status by the UN in 2002. Before the current instability, Venezuela was becoming increasing popular as a destination for learning Spanish, with Mérida as the top destination. Cela Spanish School on Margarita Island offers intensive Spanish courses in different levels. Excursions and activities on Margarita Island are included in the Spanish course. ==Work== Working hours are usually from 8AM to noon and from 1PM to 5PM, or from 9AM to noon and 2PM to 6PM. (8 hours per day, and 1-2 hours of lunch time). Most banks close at 3:30PM, except the ones located at shopping malls (as Sambil, CCCT, etc.) work after 3PM but probably will make a little charge by the transaction. Also in December when they stay open an extra hour to deal with the holiday rush. ==Stay safe== Venezuela suffers from widespread poverty, corruption, and crime. Venezuela has one of the highest homicide rates worldwide. It is necessary to be vigilant when in crowded cities, as [[pickpockets]] and muggers may be around. Most sections of large cities are not safe to walk at night. Stay in populated areas. Always travel by vehicle at night. The outskirts of many cities are very poor and crime-ridden, and are not appropriate for tourists. When in doubt, ask local inhabitants or taxi drivers whether an area is safe or not. In general, if one looks like a (presumably wealthy) tourist, these sections of town should be avoided. It is advisable not to wear expensive jewellery or watches. Take care with using the cellphone, taking pictures and unfolding maps in crowds. Pretend you know where you are going even if you aren't sure. Always ride on a legal taxi (Yellow plates). The white plates taxis are not legal and may be dangerous. Additionally, be wary of corrupt officials (police and National Guard). Some officials may demand bribes or otherwise extort voyagers. Keep watch of your belongings at all times. Despite all these recommendations, you are usually quite safe in Venezuela if you apply a little common sense, and avoid looking overly wealthy when traveling. Women with big purses should not walk around alone. Tourists should avoid walking long distances in the towns and cities unless you know where you are going. Where possible arrange vehicle transport. It is not advisable for female tourists to walk through poor areas or shanty towns without a local guide. It is greater risk of rape or sexual assault if they walk through these areas. Above all, when you are in Venezuela it is very important to use common sense. If you follow the right precautions, you'll probably have no problem. Don't look at anybody the wrong way, and don't look too wealthy. If you get robbed, don't resist, and avoid eye contact. Most raiders in Venezuela carry firearms and shoot at the slightest provocation. Keep calm and give the raiders whatever they want. Failure to do so is quite often deadly. Also, reporting an armed robbery to the police is seldom worth the trouble: it's best to forget it as armed robbers are only rarely caught. Despite all the issues with insecurity, you may avoid most problems by either staying in the tourist areas or visiting the less tourist areas with someone that lives in the country. Also, Venezuela has an interesting policy towards cannabis. You may possess up to 20 g, but anything more can get you thrown in prison for a long time. Even though this policy is quite liberal, you should keep all cannabis use private, to not draw unwanted attention. Avoid long distance car travel at night, since many highways are unsafe then. Venezuelans are usually ready to help you if you have a problem. However, they probably won't dare to stop for you in the dark, as they would have good reason to fear being assaulted. The Venezuelan-Colombian border hosts more frequent kidnappings, and cross-border violence. Travel near this border is discouraged. ==Stay healthy== There is a severe shortage of medical supplies in Venezuela, so you may have difficulty getting adequate treatment in an emergency. Ensure that you are covered by travel insurance that includes medical evacuations, as being evacuated to a neighboring country may be the only way to get proper treatment. You may have some [[diarrhea]] issues adjusting to the food in Venezuela. You should preferably buy '''bottled [[water]]''' and not drink from the tap, but iced drinks and salads are generally fine (depending on the water supply quality of your native country). Note that food will go off more quickly in the tropical climate. You usually find street vendors by highways, who sell [[street food|food]] and who don't always have much knowledge of hygienic food handling practices. Use common sense when selecting what to eat in the street. Mind, that fresh food and mayonnaise may go bad fast due to the local climate. As elsewhere in the tropics, health risks include [[sunburn|getting sunburnt]] and [[tropical diseases]]. ==Respect== [[File:Pico Bolívar, Mérida.JPG|thumb|Almost 5 km above sea level, Pico Bólivar is the highest mountain in Venezuela]] Most Venezuelans are laid-back regarding racial issues, since white or creole persons blend naturally with natives and Afro-Venezuelans in everyday life (education, living, politics, marriage). So the word "negro" can be used regardless of who's saying it, or who is being referred to in this way. Expressions like "negrito" or "mi negro" are often used as a term of endearment. You could hear someone calling "negra" to a woman, regardless of the race of the person. And in general, Afro-Venezuelans don't find it offensive, as they are simply variations on the Spanish word for "black". Similarly, don't be offended if someone calls you "flaco" (thin) or "gordo" (fat) as these may also be used fairly indiscriminately, and often as a term of friendliness. Differences between Brits, Americans, or Europeans are not perceived by most Venezuelans. Hence, you can expect to be called "gringo" even if you are, say, Russian. Don't let this offend you as a non Spanish-speaking visitor; Venezuelans are not trying to be offensive. Venezuelans, like Colombians, Nicaraguans and Panamanians, have a very amusing way of pointing to objects by pouting their lips and lifting their chin, so don't assume that people are blowing kisses to you when you ask for directions. Another important point to be kept in mind is that the Venezuelan society is severely split between "Chavistas" (those who support former President Chavez) and "anti-Chavistas" (those who oppose him), so it is strongly advisable not to talk about him and/or his politics unless you are sure on which side your Venezuelan friends are. '''Show absolute empathy and respect when discussing the current political situation.''' Since the 2010s, Venezuela has been experiencing a large-scale, multi-dimensional economic, humanitarian, and political crisis. The crisis has deeply affected the lives of many, and it has caused a lot of Venezuelans to feel absolutely frustrated with the way things are. Offer sympathy and support when the opportunity arises; Venezuelans will appreciate it. ==Connect== ===By phone=== Venezuela has international country telephone code 58 and three-digit area codes (plus an initial '0'), and phone numbers are seven digits long. Area codes beginning with '04' - e.g. 0412, 0414, 0416 - are mobile phones, while area codes beginning '02' - e.g. 0212 (Caracas), 0261 (Maracaibo) are land lines. A single emergency number ''171'' is used in most of the country for police, ambulance and firefighters. The international phone number format for Venezuela is +58-(area code without '0')-(phone number) * To dial to another area code: (area code starting with '0')-(phone number) * To dial to another country: 00-(country code)-(area code)-(phone number) * Directory enquiries/information (in Spanish): 113 * Emergency service for mobile phones: (in Spanish): 911 (Movistar), 112 (Digitel), *1 (Movilnet) [[File:Telefono Moviestar Los Pinos 1 2013 000.jpg|thumb|Payphone]] Public payphones use prepaid cards which cannot be recharged but are easily available in shopping centers, gas stations, kiosks, etc. Phone boxes are common in the cities and do not accept coins. The vast majority are operated by the former state monopoly, CANTV, although some boxes operated by Digitel or Movistar do exist, particularly in remote areas. CANTV prepaid cards can be used only in their booths. More popular today are the ubiquitous 'communication centers' or clusters of phone booths located inside metro stations, malls, or like a normal store in the street. Most of these communication centers are operated either by CANTV or Movistar, and offer generally cheap phone calls from a normal phone in comfortable booths equipped with a seat. A log is made of all your calls and you pay when exiting the store. Many street vendors or ''buhoneros'' also offer phone calls from portable (antenna-based) land lines set up at improvised stalls. Callers are charged by the minute. ====Mobile phones==== Mobiles operated by Movilnet, a division of CANTV, start with the 0416/0426 code and use the CDMA 800 MHz system and GSM/HSDPA 850 MHz. Rival Telefónica Movistar, formerly Telcel, start with 0414/0424 and use both CDMA & GSM/HSDPA (GSM/HSDPA 850 MHz). Digitel is another operator with a GSM/HSDPA (GSM/HSDPA 900 MHz) network and its numbers start with 0412. It is possible to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card for Digitel's GSM phones, but make sure your phone is unlocked. A pay-as-you-go Digitel card is working straightaway when bought from any official retailer. Movilnet phones are not able to send text messages to most European networks. A Digitel phone may send a text message to almost any European network; Movistar may let you send a text message to any European network but is less reliable than Digitel for this purpose. You may use your phone with a foreign SIM card in roaming. Check: www.gsmworld.com or call to your operator for roaming information to Venezuela. Movilnet and Movistar will require quad-band phones for European users, Digitel will work with any European phone. Tourists from other than European countries should check their phones if the phone will work with the above bands. ===By net=== Internet cafés are increasingly common, often incorporated in the above-mentioned 'communication centers'. Even small towns usually have at least one spot with more or less decent connections. ===By mail=== Venezuela's state-owned [[postal service]] is slow, unpredictable and not widely used. Post offices are few and far between, although they are still probably your best bet for sending postcards back home. For mailing within Venezuela, courier services such as MRW, Domesa and Zoom are the most popular. These usually guarantee next-day delivery! {{geo|8|-67|zoom=6}} {{isPartOf|South_America}} {{outlinecountry}} mzh0n3v184xfreuu3khm38h62xikwmn 5289318 5289312 2026-06-08T04:39:18Z Morrocoyvolador 2225438 changes to driving 5289318 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Venezuela banner Canaima lagoon.jpg}} {{warningbox|Most governments advise against all travel to Venezuela due to its unstable political and economic situation, civil unrest, violent crime, and shortages of food, water, medicine and petrol. Some countries have closed their embassies or consulates in Venezuela, so consular assistance may be limited. Wrongful detentions, kidnappings, and terrorism are common throughout the country and may specifically target travelers. The borders with Colombia and Brazil are especially dangerous, and all travel near the borders should be avoided. |lastedit=2026-04-15 |uk=https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela |canada=https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/venezuela |australia=https://smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/americas/south/Pages/venezuela.aspx |nz=https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/venezuela|ie=https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/venezuela/ |us=https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/venezuela-travel-advisory.html}} '''Venezuela''' is replete with stunning natural wonders and sights such as countless national parks, magnificent waterfalls, and three {{unesco}}s. The world's tallest waterfall, the [[Angel Falls]] (Kerepakupai Vená), is found here. Venezuela used to be one of South America's most politically and economically stable countries, but since the 1980s, it has been in the news for all the wrong reasons and is unsafe to travel to. A long, winding history of gross economic mismanagement and ineffective governance has completely battered the country and the country has been experiencing its worst ever humanitarian crisis since the mid-20th century. Venezuelans are known for their tolerance, hospitality, and zest for life and you can expect a warm welcome from them. ==Regions== [[File:Venezuela regions map.png|thumb|460px|Regions of Venezuela]] {{Regionlist | region1name=[[Andes (Venezuela)|Andes]] | region1color=#748ab7 | region1items= | region1description=Mountainous and picturesque, this region is made up of the states of [[Mérida (state)|Mérida]], [[Táchira]] and [[Trujillo (Venezuela)|Trujillo]]. | region2name=[[Caribbean Islands (Venezuela)|Caribbean Islands]] | region2color=#e18256 | region2items= | region2description=With more than 600 islands and smaller formations, many of the best beaches can be found here. It is composed of the Federal Dependencies and [[Nueva Esparta]]. | region3name=[[Central (Venezuela)|Central]] | region3color=#b77698 | region3items= | region3description=Thew most populous part of Venezuela enjoys great beaches and big cities, from [[Caracas]] and the nearby commuter towns in [[Miranda]] and [[Vargas]] out to the states of [[Aragua]] and [[Carabobo]]. | region4name=[[Guayana]] | region4color=#72a370 | region4items= | region4description=The immense and largely uninhabited area south of the Orinoco River, which makes up around half of Venezuela's national territory, includes rainforest in [[Amazonas (Venezuela)|Amazonas]], table-top mountains in the [[Gran Sabana]] and [[Bolívar (state)|Bolívar]] state, and the flat marshlands extending out to [[Delta Amacuro]]. | region5name=[[Los Llanos (Venezuela)|Los Llanos]] | region5color=#abb27a | region5items= | region5description=Vast open plains, home to cattle-ranching and amazing wildlife, made up of the states of [[Apure]], [[Barinas]], [[Cojedes]], [[Guárico]] and [[Portuguesa]]. | region6name=[[Northeast (Venezuela)|Northeast]] | region6color=#67a8a6 | region6items= | region6description=Stunning deserted beaches in [[Anzoátegui]] and [[Sucre (Venezuela)|Sucre]], as well as hills and caves in [[Monagas]] state. | region7name=[[Northwest (Venezuela)|Northwest]] | region7color=#b28379 | region7items= | region7description=Rich with oil from Zulia state, the Northwest also boasts more beaches in Falcón state and a lush agricultural countryside in Yaracuy and Lara states. }}{{disclaimerbox|Although the Guayana Esequiba region is claimed by Venezuela, from a traveler's perspective, Essequibo is under the control of [[Guyana]] and, therefore, we cover the region as part of Guyana. ''This is not an endorsement of claims by any side in the dispute.''}} <br clear="right" /> ==Cities== {{Mapframe|7.5|-66.6|zoom=5|height=350|width=350|}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#748ab7|title=[[Andes (Venezuela)|Andes]]|wikidata=Q202068,Q165582,Q41144}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#e18256|title=[[Caribbean Islands (Venezuela)|Caribbean Islands]]|wikidata=Q130343,Q204876}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b77698|title=[[Central (Venezuela)|Central]]|wikidata=Q191186,Q190687,Q205843,Q492791,Q191174}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#72a370|title=[[Guayana]]|wikidata=Q2540504}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#abb27a|title=[[Los Llanos (Venezuela)|Los Llanos]]|wikidata=Q41146,Q43271,Q205784,Q205460,Q202075}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#67a8a6|title=[[Northeast (Venezuela)|Northeast]]|wikidata=Q190922,Q205824,Q205776}} {{mapshape|type=geoshape|fill=#b28379|title=[[Northwest (Venezuela)|Northwest]]|wikidata=Q43269,Q202071,Q205796,Q201121}} *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Caracas]]|url=|lat=10.5|long=-66.916667|wikidata=Q1533}} – Being the capital and the largest city in Venezuela, Caracas is known for being one of the most cosmopolitan and modern cities in South America. There are lots of places to visit, such as theaters, malls, museums, art galleries, parks, well-conserved colonial architecture and even gourmet restaurants. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Coro]]|url=|lat=11.417|long=-69.67|wikidata=Q1134454}} – The first capital of Venezuela and a city of rich colonial architecture, a unique natural scenery and tourist attractions. Its historical downtown is considered as a cultural World Heritage Site. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ciudad Bolívar]]|url=|lat=8.088279|long=-63.553555|wikidata=Q26906}} – Stop-off point for flights to Angel Falls, and a comfortable stopover to Brazil. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Ciudad Guayana]]|url=|lat=8.366312|long=-62.649681|wikidata=Q507080}} – Dominated by heavy industry, it is Venezuela´s most organized city and the main gateway to the Orinoco Delta and the Gran Sabana. It is locally still known as either Puerto Ordaz or San Félix. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maracaibo]]|url=|lat=10.65|long=-71.633333|wikidata=Q171632}} – Venezuela's second largest city, swelteringly hot and built on oil. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Maracay]]|url=|lat=10.246944|long=-67.596111|wikidata=Q333928}} – Once the capital of Venezuela, now home to the main military garrison. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Mérida (city, Venezuela)|Mérida]]|url=|lat=8.6|long=-71.15|wikidata=Q23551}} – A charming university town in the Andes mountains, popular for outdoor activities. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Puerto La Cruz]]|url=|lat=10.2|long=-64.633333|wikidata=Q379509}} – The city to go to if you want to visit the beaches in Eastern Venezuela. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[San Cristóbal (Venezuela)|San Cristóbal]]|url=|lat=7.766667|long=-72.233333|wikidata=Q820235}} – A leafy industrious city in the Andes mountains, bordering Colombia. ==Other destinations== *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=Angel Falls (''Salto Ángel'') in [[Canaima National Park]] (''Parque Nacional Canaima'')|lat=5.9675|long=-62.535556|wikidata=Q80299}} — the world's highest waterfall. *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Choroní|Choroní Beach]]|lat=10.506944|long=-67.606389|wikidata=Q498998}} (''Playa Grande'' or ''El Malecon'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Los Roques|Los Roques Archipelago]]|lat=11.8575|long=-66.7575|wikidata=Q318678}} (''Archipiélago Los Roque'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Margarita Island]]|lat=10.986944|long=-63.935556|wikidata=Q334738}} (''Isla Margarita'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Mochima National Park]]|lat=10.261389|long=-64.48|wikidata=Q3364421}} (''Parque Nacional Mochima'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Morrocoy|Morrocoy National Park]]|lat=10.856|long=-68.306|wikidata=Q3896391}} (''Parque Nacional Morrocoy'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Los Llanos (Venezuela)|Los Llanos]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q14204875}} (''The Plains'') *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[Orinoco Delta]]|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q3433305}} *{{marker|type=vicinity|name=[[La Gran Sabana]]|lat=6.25|long=-62.838333|wikidata=Q1475482}} (''The Great Savanna'') ==Understand== {{quickbar|location=LocationVenezuela.png}} [[File:Salto Angel desde la curiara.jpg|thumb|Angel Falls]] Venezuela is home to the world's highest waterfall, Angel Falls and the second longest river in South America, the Orinoco. It also has the longest coastline to the Caribbean sea. Venezuela is the world's fifth-largest oil exporter and also has vast untapped reserves of natural gas. Ecologically, Venezuela is considered among the 20 Megadiverse countries of the planet; more than 40% of its national territory is covered by protected areas. Although geologically diverse, the effects of climate change have gravely affected Venezuela's ecodiversity. May 2024 marked the date of when the country became the first Andean country and one of the first in the modern world to lose all of its [[glaciers]]. ===Terrain=== Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in the northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in the southeast. Nueva Esparta islands in the northeast ; ''highest point'' : Pico Bolivar (La Columna) 5,007 m. ===History=== Venezuela was inhabited by Pre-Columbian peoples when it was claimed as a possession of the [[Spanish Empire]] by Christopher Columbus during his third voyage in 1498. Venezuela was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by military strongmen and the country was largely underdeveloped, depending mainly on agriculture. ==== Venezuela in the 20th century ==== During World War I, large, massive, and plentiful oil and gas reserves were discovered in Lake Maracaibo. This proved to be pivotal for the country — standards of living markedly improved, the country became more industrialised, the country received a great deal of immigrants from all over the world, and the country enjoyed an economic boom that lasted well over several decades. Overreliance on oil and gas reserves soon proved to be Venezuela's undoing — the economy was badly damaged by the sudden shift in global oil prices during the 1980s, culminating in economic collapse, dissatisfaction with the government, and widespread political and social unrest. A number of banks became bankrupt in the mid-1990s, further complicating matters. ==== Venezuela under Hugo Chávez (1999 - 2013) ==== The collapse of confidence in the government led to Hugo Chávez being elected president in the late 1990s. Chávez rewrote the constitution of the country, and initiated the creation of a Bolivarian Republic, i.e, a country whose principles are based on the beliefs and ideals of Simon Bolivar. Chávez created Bolivarian missions aimed at improving economic, cultural, and social conditions, and implemented a number of socialist and protectionist policies. High oil prices in the early 2000s brought about some form of economic buoyancy. While these actions and policies made Chávez a popular figure among many Venezuelans, it became increasingly apparent by the 2010s that the Chávez government was poorly managing the country – inflation was high, there were occasional shortages of food and supplies, and the government still depended a lot on oil and gas reserves. Poverty, corruption, and crime increased year by year, sowing the seeds for the Venezuelan crisis. ==== Venezuelan crisis (2013 - present) ==== Chávez died in March 2013 and was succeeded by his vice president, Nicolas Maduro, a bus driver turned trade union leader turned politician. Maduro has continued all of his predecessor's policies, causing the country's worst ever humanitarian crisis to date. Basic supplies of food and medicine are scarce, violent crime has skyrocketed, businesses have been forced to shut down, and thousands of Venezuelans have been pushed into poverty. Life for the vast majority of Venezuelans has become incredibly miserable, and many have since emigrated in search of better opportunities elsewhere. Many Venezuelans feel there's no hope or future left for their country, although a small portion of people feel that things will change in due time. In 2026, the U.S. launched an attack on Venezuela in which they arrested Maduro for drug trafficking and took him back to the U.S. to stand trial. ===Electricity=== Venezuela uses a 60 Hz and 120 V power system. The power plugs are identical to those used in North America (referred to as A and B type power plugs). Power supply is not stable in the majority of the Country. There are shortages of several hours and sometimes they can last days, depending on the area, time of the year and climate events. For this reason, many facilities and private homes install backup power generators if they can. ===Holidays=== * January 1: New Year's Day * January 14: Feast of the Divina Pastors * February 12: Youth Day * February 20: Federation Day * March 21: Slavery Abolition Anniversary * April 19: Independence Movement Day * July 5: Independence Day * July 24: Birth of Simón Bolívar * September 8: Birth of the Virgin Mary and Feasts of the Virgin del Valle and Our Lady of Coromoto * October 12: Day of Indigenous Resistance * December 8: Immaculate Conception and Loyalty Day * December 25: Christmas Christmas is celebrated as a religious event. The unofficial start of the Christmas festivities is after the celebrations of "Feria de la Chinita", the second half of November, with various religious activities, processions, and music. In many places, neighborhoods get together for the "patinatas" night festivals, events usually sponsored by the local church but organized by the people. In some neighborhoods there is the "Parranda" where people go from house to house with music and Christmas songs, expecting some food and drinks in return. ===Tourism information=== *[https://www.mintur.gob.ve/ Venezuelan Ministry of Tourism] ==Get in== [[File:Visa policy of Venezuela.svg|thumb|375px|A map showing the visa requirements of Venezuela, with countries in red and blue having visa-free access]] [[File:Venezuela8976.jpg|thumb|Entry stamp]] ===Visa requirements=== Citizens of the following countries may not require a visa to visit Venezuela for ''tourist purposes only'' for up to 90 days (a tourist-card will be issued instead): Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Iran (max. 15 days), Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Nevis, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, and Uruguay. Business travelers almost invariably require a visa to be issued before entry. In Caracas, passengers pass through immigration in the arrivals hall before going to baggage claim. Officers will check your passport and may ask questions. If a customs officer or anyone asks about your purpose of visit, tell them you are only there to visit, tourism. At baggage claim you will be required to match the baggage sticker on your flight ticket to the bar code on your bag before you hand over your tax form to customs officials. There will be many individuals who approach you after your arrival offering assistance with locating a taxi or trading currency. It is best to not interact with anyone who approaches you. Even airport officials with proper identification may attempt to lead you to other areas of the airport to trade currency on the black market. When taking a taxi from the airport, always settle on a price before getting into the cab, and only use taxis that have the official yellow oval seal. ===By plane=== {{infobox|Vaccinations|Some airlines ask passengers to show a valid '''[[Yellow fever]]''' vaccination certificate before flying to Venezuela. This is not an entry requirement, however the CDC Yellow fever vaccination recommendation is "for all travelers over 9 months of age traveling to Venezuela, except the northern coastal area. The cities of Caracas and Valencia are not in the endemic zone." A valid measles vaccination certificate may be required to board flights out of the country, but foreign tourists are usually exempted.}} The main international airport is Simon Bolivar International Airport ('' also known as Maiquetia airport''), ({{IATA|CCS}}) in the Vargas state. It is approximately a 30-minute ride from Caracas. Buses are available during the day, departing from Parque Central and Avenida Lecuna bus station next to Calle del Sur. Buses run from 7AM-6PM. A taxi ride from the airport will cost US$5-7, or US$6-8 at night. There are international flights to Maracaibo, Porlamar and Valencia, but the choices are very limited. To Caracas you can travel nonstop from Latin American, Caribbean and European cities. Direct flights from/to the U.S. and Canada have been suspended or terminated. From Europe, there are nonstop flights from Madrid (Air Europa, Estelar, Plus Ultra), Paris (Air France), Rome (Estelar), Tenerife North (Plus Ultra), and Lisbon (TAP). Iberia flies from Madrid with a technical stop in Santo Domingo. With Turkish Airlines you can fly from Istanbul with a short stopover in Havana. Aeropostal, CONVIASA, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Lloyd, [https://www.latam.com LATAM] and Aerolíneas Argentinas provide flights to the rest of Central America and South America. Copa Airlines has a daily service from Caracas, Maracaibo and Valencia to Panama and connections to all of South America, Central America and the United States. For international departures (at Maiquetia Airport), the airport tax is US$23-53.49, and the departure tax US$21.40-9.20. These taxes are paid at the airport, although many airline tickets might include these taxes. It is still a good idea to keep at least US$50 on hand when departing from Venezuela. If the fees increase, or you are required to pay both the airport and departure tax, you can head into the main lobby area where many businessmen will eagerly buy US dollars. If you are stuck without cash, you can ask airline employees to charge your credit card and provide you with cash to pay the airport tax. Ask for 'efectivo' when employing this strategy. For domestic flights (at Maiquetia Airport), there is an airport tax. Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela, Santa Bárbara Airlines, Avior Airlines, Conviasa and Aserca Airlines are the major domestic airlines in Venezuela. ===By car=== [[File:Venezuela y Colombia.JPG|thumb|Border area between Venezuela and Colombia]] Venezuela has road links with [[Colombia]] and [[Brazil]]. The road crossing to Brazil, not far from the frontier town of [[Santa Elena de Uairén]], is a long way from most tourist destinations in Venezuela and so not a common point of entry. Border controls are tight and all travelers arriving from [[Boa Vista]] are expected to have visas. The Venezuelan consulate in Boa Vista is on Av Benjamin Constant. Venezuela's main connection with Colombia is from [[Cúcuta]] to Venezuela's frontier town of [[San Antonio del Táchira]], which is about 50 km from the busy Andean city of [[San Cristóbal (Venezuela)|San Cristóbal]]. For a day visit to Cúcuta no visa documents are required but border controls are otherwise very tight with frequent searches. The border area can be dangerous and visitors should pass through quickly. In 2012, border controls were fairly relaxed from Venezuela to Colombia; it was possible to take a local bus directly from San Cristobal to Cucuta. As locals do not need to stamp their passports, the bus did not wait for third-country nationals undertaking the migration procedures. Smuggling of subsidised Venezuelan goods into Colombia became commonplace before oil prices collapsed in 2014; this flow has now reversed as Venezuela has been gripped by widespread shortages of basic goods. This has led to clampdowns at the border, and crossings have been sporadically closed. If you are leaving Venezuela by land from San Antonio to Cucuta, you are obliged to pay the departure tax, so do not change all your bolivares in Venezuela. ==Get around== [[File:Av. Bolívar.jpg|thumb|Avenida Bolívar in Caracas]] ===General=== Travelers in Venezuela are obliged to carry identification. There are military checkpoints on many roads, so while traveling by car or bus keep your passport handy, ideally you should keep a color photocopy of your passport. Should your passport be stolen, this will facilitate procedures with your local consulate. The military presence is constant, yet is not usually cause for concern. That having been said, there are corrupt officials. It is wise to keep a close eye on your belongings when, for instance, bags are being checked for drugs. A soldier of the Guardia Nacional (National Guard) sometimes plants drugs to solicit a bribe or steal valuables. Penalties for drug use are severe, and the burden of proof falls on the accused, the police may also demand bribes using the same modus operandi. There is only one rather short intercity rail line in Venezuela, which leaves three options for travel inside the country: car rental, using buses, and using cars-for-hire. Drivers in Venezuela are generally aggressive and unconcerned by traffic regulations. The traffic in Venezuela is very bad, the drivers are aggressive and all drivers want to be the first. Thus, car rental is not recommended in general. The very cheap fuel prices make this option fairly economical. The expensive part of renting a car will be the insurance. Fuel prices as of Aug 2018 remained fixed at 1 BsF per litre, which meant that a million Imperial gallons (4,500,000 L) was worth about US$1 at black-market currency exchange rates. The Venezuelan government is looking to eliminate these generous subsidies, but any change to the status quo will incur strong political backlash.<!--https://www.dw.com/en/inflation-wracked-venezuela-forced-to-end-cheap-oil-and-gas/a-45121732--> Do not underestimate the sheer chaos of Venezuela's traffic. The often ignored road rules state that you must drive on the right unless overtaking and give way to traffic coming on to a roundabout. Drivers frequently top 160 km/h (100 mph) on intercity highways. Laws requiring car occupants to wear seat belts are not always complied with. Traffic lights are often ignored, especially in the night, not for lack of patience, but drivers do not like to stop the car as they can be robbed while stopped. Motorcycles (moto taxis) are sometimes seen transporting up to five people, usually without helmets, which adds to the dangers of the road. At Venezuelan crosswalks, pedestrians do not have the right of way as they do in the U.S. and many European countries. If you slow down or stop at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross, you could cause an accident with unsuspecting motorists. ===By train=== There is only a single line of some {{km|40}} operated by [http://www.ife.gob.ve/ the state railway]{{Dead link|date=March 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} connecting [[Caracas]] and [[Cúa]] via [[Charallave]] as of 2023, so this mode of transportation is practically not an option. ===By bus=== The bus system is extensive and extremely affordable (in part due to the low price of fuel). Bus terminals are hectic, but it is usually easy to find a bus to any major city leaving within a short amount of time. Short bus rides (2 hours) may cost US$3-7, and even extremely long bus rides (9 hours) will only cost US$10-35. The larger buses are typically air-conditioned. In fact, they are usually overly air-conditioned, so it is worth bringing a blanket with you. Buses are an easy and convenient way to get around the country. However, proper security awareness should be exercised as robberies occasionally take place on buses in cities and on highways. It is best to choose bus lines that use a metal detector and bag check to insure no passengers are carrying weapons of any kind. If you decide to travel by bus a good option is [http://www.aeroexpresos.com.ve/ Aeroexpresos Ejecutivo]. They have their own terminal in a residential zone of Caracas (Chacao, Bello Campo), and baggage is checked on the buses (as in an airport). The buses are clean, safe and well-maintained, plus the drivers are trained to respect the speed limit (there are many accidents on regular buses on Venezuelan highways, most of them caused by speeding on poorly maintained roads). They are more expensive than a regular bus, but still cheap by American or European standards. You may pay with credit card and buy tickets in advance by phone. Aeroexpresos offers slightly more expensive options for many long routes that include semi-cama seating, chairs that recline extra, and allow for more comfortable sleeping on overnight trips. For smaller towns, there may not be regular buses. In such cases, one can use cars-for-hire, called "por puestos." These are typically old and run-down vehicles, but they are affordable. They are more expensive than buses, typically costing US$5-9 per person for a one- or two-hour ride. The main problem is that they typically wait to have a full car (4 or 5 passengers) before undertaking a route. The driver will usually try to convince you to pay for the extra passengers if you want to leave right away. The cars are popular, however, and one does not usually wait long for a car to fill up. Por puestos are identifiable by signage bearing the name of the streets or destinations they typically drive along or stop at. Avoid traveling alone in a por puesto and avoid 'pirates', unofficial taxis that may intend to rob foreigners. ===By road=== [[File:Bajando de Pico El Águila.jpg|thumb|Carretera Trasantina in the state of Mérida]] As the majority of the region, Venezuelan traffic is '''left-driving'''. A large and paved road network (which comprises approx. 82,000 km) make Venezuela an attractive country for exploring with your own car. Many roads are in good condition but there are also gravel and dirt roads for which an off-road vehicle is recommended – especially during the rainy season from May to October. This is why it is important to travel with a good road map (e.g. Venezuela Laminated Map by ''Berndtson & Berndtson'') and to be well informed about distances, road conditions and the estimated travel time. On the web, the site of ''cochera andina'' publishes information on nearly 120 routes in the country. ====== Fuel ====== Fuel price is officially fixed and subsidised by the government at 0.5$/litre and in some fuel stations sold for a even more subsidized price for locals for which lines can last several hours. It is not equally available everywhere in the country and because of scarcity you may find it from resellers with prices ranging from 1$/litre in the informal market; there are many filling stations in the main areas and cities. For outlying areas, you should fill the tank before you leave or take a reserve canister with you. In the mountains, fuel consumption often increases to over 15 L/100 km. Gasoline and diesel quality has significantly decreased to damaging levels to cars, so please be advised to further research based on your specific engine. Modern cars tend to have more problems with the low quality of fuel. ====== Legistlation ====== An international driver's license is needed to drive in Venezuela. Police will often ask for the license as well as for the frame or motor number during routine checks. Traffic rules generally comply with the international standard. But do not underestimate the sheer chaos of Venezuela's traffic. Be attentive when driving in Venezuela. Note that there are many police and military control on the interstate roads that will inspect your documents or vehicle, and many will try to take a bribe, try to avoid this. Filming the police and military is legally allowed in Venezuela (as of 2023). The often ignored traffic rules state that you must drive on the right unless overtaking and give way to traffic in a roundabout. Although the maximum speed limit is 80 km/h outside the city and 60 km/h within the city (at night 50 km/h) local drivers frequently top 160 km/h (100 mph) on intercity highways. The law obligates car occupants to drive with fastened seat belts – which is regularly ignored. If you are in a traffic jam, other drivers will try to pass. Be aware also that motorcycles are sometimes transporting up to five people, without helmets. Try to avoid travelling at night, but if you do, pay special attention: streets and cars as well as bicycles often have poor lights. Even "good" roads may have unexpected and deep potholes. For this reason, and for security issues in general, like crime, long-distance intercity car travel is not recommended during dark hours. Keep in mind that cellphone coverage is scarce, so it's recommended to download offline maps for routing. Good sign-posting is only found on the main roads. Common and especially important road signs are: * Curva peligrosa: "Dangerous curve" * Sucesión de curvas: "Winding road" * Reduzca velocidad: "Reduce speed" * Conserve su derecha: "Keep right" ====== Police controls ====== Check points by the police and the military civil guard are heavily common to a level where locals sometimes avoid travelling. Many police officers are corrupt and tend to inspect as much as they can until they find a reason to take a bribe to compensate for their low pay. According to a recent law, you're allowed to film them during the inspection. Routine checks are normally done to legal documents, but luggage inspections are very common too. In case your vehicle is being inspected, please ask for it be done step by step (not in parallel in different doors) so you keep a good eye (and camera if you want to) to your belongings so you don't get anything stolen and to avoid that they sow you drugs (the latter not that common but neither rare). It's recommended to stay calm, confident, friendly and sharp since it's mostly a ''psychological game''. In the event that a bribe is asked, which it's heavily unadvisable because it's illegal, they are in the range of 2-20 US$, depending on the case, but again, please avoid it and respect local laws and traffic. ====== Car rentals ====== You can rent a car, usually for US$20-50 a day, plus insurance and legal liability. This may make you think twice about renting a car, especially when considering the fact that renting a car with a driver usually costs the same. ===In cities=== Travel within cities is usually via taxi. Taxis are more expensive than any other form of transport, but still affordable when compared to North American or European equivalents. The taxis do not have meters and will charge more at night. This is normal in Venezuela, however all prices are flexible in the Venezuelan economy, so it is a good idea to negotiate the fare for the ride up front. Tipping is not expected and not necessary. The driver considers the tip as part of the fare they are charging and will factor that into the negotiations. Local buses exist, and usually connect the terminal to the city centre. Bus routes usually remain a mystery to the uninitiated and you can try to read the signals in the windows (going to-coming from). Caracas has a clean, modern and cheap [http://www.metrodecaracas.com.ve metro system]{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, which is being expanded. While armed robberies are almost unheard of in the metro, pickpocketing is rampant. Typically, delinquents will aim to distract the passenger and then another member of the group will remove the wallet, or bag in the opportune moment. It is best to keep bags in front of you and avoid unsolicited contact with strangers. ==Talk== [[Spanish]] is the official language of Venezuela, accompanied by numerous indigenous languages (usually never heard except in the Amazon region). Venezuelan Spanish is also heavily influenced by [[Italian]], a result of the large influx of Italian settlers. Hand gestures derived from Italy are sometimes common, and many colloquialisms are borrowed from Italian (for example: instead of saying "cerveza", which means beer, youngsters find "birra" cooler, which is in Italian); Italian also influenced the intonation of the local Spanish dialect, particularly the sing-songy sound. Outside of Caracas, English is not commonly spoken or even understood, and even within Caracas it is usually only spoken by the younger generations, the upper-class, and the well educated. [[File:Cayo Pirata, Los Roques, Venezuela.jpg|thumb|Beach in Los Roques]] ==See== *[[Angel Falls]] in the Guiana Highlands and [[Canaima National Park]] *[[Los Roques]] with its crystalline beaches. *[[Los Llanos (Venezuela)|Los Llanos]] and its spectacular wildlife. *[[Mérida (Venezuela)|Mérida]] and its breathtaking Andes scenery. *[[Caracas]], the true urban jungle. ==Do== ==Buy== {{cautionbox|The Venezuelan economy has long been crippled by widespread shortages of basic goods and ongoing hyperinflation. Venezuela revalued its currency in 2018 and again in 2021. The old notes are no longer valid, and cannot be exchanged. }} ===Money=== {{exchange rates | currency=Bolívar digital (official rate) | currencyCode=VE | date=June 2026 | USD=567 | EUR=655 | source=[https://www.bcv.org.ve/] }}{{exchange rates | currency=Bolívar digital (black market rate) | currencyCode=VE | date=June 2026 | USD=764 | EUR=880 | source=[https://exchangemonitor.net/venezuela/dolar-binance] }} The country has been ongoing record breaking inflation and hyperinflation for more than 20 years, while also imposing [[wikipedia:Foreign_exchange_controls|foreign exchange control]]. Venezuela's currency is called Bolívar, or officially the '''[https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bol%C3%ADvar_(moneda) Bolívar Digital]''' (ISO code '''VED'''), after a third [[wikipedia:Redenomination|redenomination]] in 2021 to replace the Bolívar Soberano at a rate of 1:1,000,000. The Bolívar soberano (BsS.) had replaced the Bolívar Fuerte (BsF) in 2018 at a rate of 1:100,000. The Bolívar Fuerte had replaced the original Bolívar in 2007 at the rate of 1:1,000. One Bolívar Digital is therefore equivalent to 100 trillion original Bolívars (ISO:VEB in circulation from 1879-2007). The Bolívar digital is not exclusively a digital currency, but has printed banknotes like its predecessors. The Bolívar continues to loose value, e.g. the official exchange rate fell from 52.02 bolívars a US dollar at the start of 2025 to 567 Bolívars as of June 2026. ====== Foreign Exchange Control ====== Since 2003 a [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_cambiario_en_Venezuela strict foreign exchange control] has been imposed, creating a parallel market (in Spanish: ''mercado parlelo or mercado negro)'' for which travelers can get a better exchange rate than using official or traditional exchange methods. The price difference gap has been fluctuating from several 2 digits percentage to close to zero values in past years, due to this some prices and advices in this guide could be outdated. ====== Cash ====== Current banknotes are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 VED. Coins are issued in denominations of 25 and 50 cents, as well as 1 VED, although these are rare to find as so do small denominations. ====== ATMs ====== ATMs exist mostly all over the country, particularly in urban areas. As of 2026 most ATMs only dispense banknotes of 100 VED, meaning that for 1 USD equivalent you'd need to carry more than 5 banknotes and that with one take-out you'd be able to take with you an equivalent of about 10 USD. For this reason ATMs have fallen mostly in disuse and many are out of order. ====== Bureau de change agencies ====== Currency exchange agencias have to follow local laws and exchange money at the official rate. For this reason many instead exchange with everyday people (please use caution) ====== Digital Payments ====== Due to the hyperinflation and banknotes shortage, a vast majority of Venezuelans only use digital payment methods like bank cards and the national mobile payment system called Pago Móvil, for which you'd need to have a national bank account first. Alternatively, due to a significant part of the population having bank accounts in the US, many businesses accept the US based payment system Zelle. ====== Payments in cash with foreign currencies ====== Even with the latest iteration of the bolívar, 2/3 of transactions within the country occur in U.S. dollars as of 2021. Wikivoyage does not provide prices in bolivares. Prices expressed in US dollars may be shown as ranges because of the variance between low official and higher unofficial exchange rates. They hand out only Bolivars at the official exchange rate. Bolivars are not easily convertible either in or outside of the country. Banks (and the few bureaux de change) give Venezuelan currency at the official rate, but there is a thriving parallel market that trades for higher rates. These unofficial rates fluctuate depending on general demand for foreign exchange, inflation and political instability. Within the "parallel market" there are various exchange rates: the tourist, the black market (a bit higher but dangerous and uncomfortable), and the bonds brokerage one (high amounts in government bonds, when on sale). That highest one, which appears as reference on certain internet pages, is the government dollar bonds rate, inaccessible unless you buy thousands of dollars in government bonds through a Venezuelan brokerage firm. This last one determines the rate of the black market one and the tourist one. The black market should be avoided unless you are sure of the honesty of the people changing currency for you. They may be scammers, thieves or even police disguised as traders. The safest parallel exchange is the tourist rate which is normally provided by higher-level people in the tourism industry (hotel managers, posada owners, etc.) The rates vary around Venezuela and from week to week. The tourist rate rarely varies in time. Once you change you cannot change back to euros or dollars unless the tourist operator that exchanged for you is nice enough to take it back. There are no longer widespread shortages of food and basic goods, but certain medications might be harder to find. While no longer scarce, food tends to be more expensive than in foreign countries, this is particuarly a hard reality for locals that earn a low salary compared. Current parallel market rates and prices can be found on online, but the inflation rate is so high that not even websites will always be accurate. It is reported that Venezuelans use WhatsApp groups to set rates and prices. Venezuelan currency is also traded on eBay outside of Venezuela at various price points between the parallel black market rate and the official government rate and are marketed as collectible items than as spending money for travel. Buying before departure will provide some spending money until you can find somebody trustworthy to exchange money in Venezuela. The difference between exchanging on the black market and the official government exchange rates is huge. ====== Card Payments ====== Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, American Express and Diners Club are usually accepted at upscale restaurants, hotels and shopping centers. Merchants always ask for ID before making a credit card transaction (a passport will suffice). Maestro debit cards are the most accepted but Visa debit cards are often not accepted because they are a "fee-scam" for the sellers (appears as "Debit" for the buyer and as "Credit" for the seller), and some ATMs also ask for the last two digits of Venezuelans' ID numbers as an added security precaution, causing problems for foreigners with no ID number tied to their bank account. ====== Cash ====== It is best to carry small change rather than large bills as many traders, in particular taxi drivers, rarely have change. Tipping taxi drivers is not customary and can appear strange. Be a little wary of cab drivers as almost all of them are exploiting tourists, particularly from the airport to Caracas. Use only the official airport taxis (black Ford Explorers), which have a vending spot inside the airport. Buy your ticket there, first checking the fee according to the destination displayed ''on the counter'', not asking the teller or the cab drivers directly. You can also get airport pick-up but it would be more expensive (mostly luxury hotels). For a safe taxi service in Caracas, you can use "Teletaxi", which you can set at {{phone|+58 212-9534040}}. Please ask the fee by phone before ordering the service. ====== Tipping in restaurants ====== At restaurants, tipping is usually minimal. If a 10% service charge is included then some extra small change can be left on top of the total, or if not included then a tip of only 10% is customary. ===Handicrafts=== Hammocks and some dark wooden handicrafts can be found throughout Venezuela, as well as gaudy painted statuettes of big-busted women. Some areas such as [[Falcón]] state have a tradition of excellent glazed pottery. ===Food and drink=== Fine Venezuelan rum and chocolate are on sale at the airport. ====== Chocolate ====== Cocoa is world-known to be one of the best, hence many Venezuelan chocolate brands have emerge offering good quality, especially dark chocolate. ====== Alcoholic drinks ====== Venezuelan '''rum''' is of world famour class and is very popular, particularly dark rum, with a great variety of brands and aging. Lesser known '''cocuy''' is a traditional liquor made from agave, for which the production is less industrial, so it's easier to find in more artisan production. ==Eat== Venezuela is experiencing a severe food shortage, and whatever food is available tends to be very expensive. Arepas, thick corn tortillas which are split and stuffed with myriad fillings, are the quintessential Venezuelan dish. The most famous variations are the "reina pepiada" (shredded chicken salad with avocado) and “domino” (stuffed with black beans and shredded white cheese). Hallacas (Venezuela's homegrown version of the tamale, with meat, olives, raisins covered in cornmeal and wrapped in plantain leaves to be steamed) are a popular Christmas dish. Cachapas (corn pancakes often topped with a salty cheese called "telita" or "queso de mano"), empanadas (savory pastries) and the ubiquitous "perros calientes" (hot dogs) are popular street food. For slow food, try delicious fish meals, or a shrimp soup known as “cazuela de mariscos”. The traditional Venezuelan lunch is pabellón, and consists of rice, black beans, and meat, with a side of fried plantain slices. The above dishes are known as "comida criolla", or Creole food. Venezuela is a leading producer of fine cacao beans and Venezuelan chocolate can be excellent. The El Rey brand has consistent quality. ==Drink== To some tastes, especially those who prefer stronger and complicated beers, Venezuelan beers may seem thin and watery. The most popular beer brand is Polar, which is available in a low-calorie version (Polar Light), light version (Polar Ice), or premium version (Solera). Zulia and Regional are other beers available throughout the country. Whisky is very popular among Venezuelans, particularly for special events. Venezuelan-made rum is generally dark and of very good quality. Among the best is the "1796" brand from Santa Teresa. It is a Solera rum. Others popular brands of rum are Pampero "caballito frenado" and Cacique. Venezuelans are heavy drinkers and will often go through a case of beer during vacation days, starting before breakfast, only to carry on with a bottle of rum or whisky come nightfall. A popular non-alcoholic drink is called "chicha Andina," which is made from rice or corn flour. Malta or Maltin is a carbonated non-alcoholic malt drink sold alongside regular soft drinks, although it is also manufactured by the Polar company. Venezuelan coffee is excellent, but make sure you are asking for proper coffee (machine-made, 'de la maquina'), otherwise you might be served a 'negrito' or 'guayoyo', which can be anything from weak filter coffee to coffee-smelling brown water. ==Sleep== In Caracas, there is a good selection of 5-star hotels, although these are predictably expensive. At tourist spots elsewhere in Venezuela, guest houses or B&Bs, known as ''posadas'' are usually the best option, each with an individual style and usually offering breakfast or dinner if requested. Posadas can vary enormously in price and quality. Youth hostels are very scarce. The beds in many hotels (mostly up to the mid-range levels) are nothing more than mattresses on concrete slabs that resemble box springs. Depending on what your sleep preference is, they may not be the most comfortable for you. Something for you to consider when looking for a hotel to stay at. ==Learn== [[File:Facultad de Humanidades - Universidad Central de Venezuela.JPG|thumb|Students chatting in the Department of Humanities - Central University of Venezuela.]] There are great universities throughout the country, both private and public. Caracas is the city with the most universities, including the Venezuelan Central University (''Universidad Central de Venezuela'', UCV) which has 60,000 students and is an architectural attraction in its own right since being awarded World Heritage Site status by the UN in 2002. Before the current instability, Venezuela was becoming increasing popular as a destination for learning Spanish, with Mérida as the top destination. Cela Spanish School on Margarita Island offers intensive Spanish courses in different levels. Excursions and activities on Margarita Island are included in the Spanish course. ==Work== Working hours are usually from 8AM to noon and from 1PM to 5PM, or from 9AM to noon and 2PM to 6PM. (8 hours per day, and 1-2 hours of lunch time). Most banks close at 3:30PM, except the ones located at shopping malls (as Sambil, CCCT, etc.) work after 3PM but probably will make a little charge by the transaction. Also in December when they stay open an extra hour to deal with the holiday rush. ==Stay safe== Venezuela suffers from widespread poverty, corruption, and crime. Venezuela has one of the highest homicide rates worldwide. It is necessary to be vigilant when in crowded cities, as [[pickpockets]] and muggers may be around. Most sections of large cities are not safe to walk at night. Stay in populated areas. Always travel by vehicle at night. The outskirts of many cities are very poor and crime-ridden, and are not appropriate for tourists. When in doubt, ask local inhabitants or taxi drivers whether an area is safe or not. In general, if one looks like a (presumably wealthy) tourist, these sections of town should be avoided. It is advisable not to wear expensive jewellery or watches. Take care with using the cellphone, taking pictures and unfolding maps in crowds. Pretend you know where you are going even if you aren't sure. Always ride on a legal taxi (Yellow plates). The white plates taxis are not legal and may be dangerous. Additionally, be wary of corrupt officials (police and National Guard). Some officials may demand bribes or otherwise extort voyagers. Keep watch of your belongings at all times. Despite all these recommendations, you are usually quite safe in Venezuela if you apply a little common sense, and avoid looking overly wealthy when traveling. Women with big purses should not walk around alone. Tourists should avoid walking long distances in the towns and cities unless you know where you are going. Where possible arrange vehicle transport. It is not advisable for female tourists to walk through poor areas or shanty towns without a local guide. It is greater risk of rape or sexual assault if they walk through these areas. Above all, when you are in Venezuela it is very important to use common sense. If you follow the right precautions, you'll probably have no problem. Don't look at anybody the wrong way, and don't look too wealthy. If you get robbed, don't resist, and avoid eye contact. Most raiders in Venezuela carry firearms and shoot at the slightest provocation. Keep calm and give the raiders whatever they want. Failure to do so is quite often deadly. Also, reporting an armed robbery to the police is seldom worth the trouble: it's best to forget it as armed robbers are only rarely caught. Despite all the issues with insecurity, you may avoid most problems by either staying in the tourist areas or visiting the less tourist areas with someone that lives in the country. Also, Venezuela has an interesting policy towards cannabis. You may possess up to 20 g, but anything more can get you thrown in prison for a long time. Even though this policy is quite liberal, you should keep all cannabis use private, to not draw unwanted attention. Avoid long distance car travel at night, since many highways are unsafe then. Venezuelans are usually ready to help you if you have a problem. However, they probably won't dare to stop for you in the dark, as they would have good reason to fear being assaulted. The Venezuelan-Colombian border hosts more frequent kidnappings, and cross-border violence. Travel near this border is discouraged. ==Stay healthy== There is a severe shortage of medical supplies in Venezuela, so you may have difficulty getting adequate treatment in an emergency. Ensure that you are covered by travel insurance that includes medical evacuations, as being evacuated to a neighboring country may be the only way to get proper treatment. You may have some [[diarrhea]] issues adjusting to the food in Venezuela. You should preferably buy '''bottled [[water]]''' and not drink from the tap, but iced drinks and salads are generally fine (depending on the water supply quality of your native country). Note that food will go off more quickly in the tropical climate. You usually find street vendors by highways, who sell [[street food|food]] and who don't always have much knowledge of hygienic food handling practices. Use common sense when selecting what to eat in the street. Mind, that fresh food and mayonnaise may go bad fast due to the local climate. As elsewhere in the tropics, health risks include [[sunburn|getting sunburnt]] and [[tropical diseases]]. ==Respect== [[File:Pico Bolívar, Mérida.JPG|thumb|Almost 5 km above sea level, Pico Bólivar is the highest mountain in Venezuela]] Most Venezuelans are laid-back regarding racial issues, since white or creole persons blend naturally with natives and Afro-Venezuelans in everyday life (education, living, politics, marriage). So the word "negro" can be used regardless of who's saying it, or who is being referred to in this way. Expressions like "negrito" or "mi negro" are often used as a term of endearment. You could hear someone calling "negra" to a woman, regardless of the race of the person. And in general, Afro-Venezuelans don't find it offensive, as they are simply variations on the Spanish word for "black". Similarly, don't be offended if someone calls you "flaco" (thin) or "gordo" (fat) as these may also be used fairly indiscriminately, and often as a term of friendliness. Differences between Brits, Americans, or Europeans are not perceived by most Venezuelans. Hence, you can expect to be called "gringo" even if you are, say, Russian. Don't let this offend you as a non Spanish-speaking visitor; Venezuelans are not trying to be offensive. Venezuelans, like Colombians, Nicaraguans and Panamanians, have a very amusing way of pointing to objects by pouting their lips and lifting their chin, so don't assume that people are blowing kisses to you when you ask for directions. Another important point to be kept in mind is that the Venezuelan society is severely split between "Chavistas" (those who support former President Chavez) and "anti-Chavistas" (those who oppose him), so it is strongly advisable not to talk about him and/or his politics unless you are sure on which side your Venezuelan friends are. '''Show absolute empathy and respect when discussing the current political situation.''' Since the 2010s, Venezuela has been experiencing a large-scale, multi-dimensional economic, humanitarian, and political crisis. The crisis has deeply affected the lives of many, and it has caused a lot of Venezuelans to feel absolutely frustrated with the way things are. Offer sympathy and support when the opportunity arises; Venezuelans will appreciate it. ==Connect== ===By phone=== Venezuela has international country telephone code 58 and three-digit area codes (plus an initial '0'), and phone numbers are seven digits long. Area codes beginning with '04' - e.g. 0412, 0414, 0416 - are mobile phones, while area codes beginning '02' - e.g. 0212 (Caracas), 0261 (Maracaibo) are land lines. A single emergency number ''171'' is used in most of the country for police, ambulance and firefighters. The international phone number format for Venezuela is +58-(area code without '0')-(phone number) * To dial to another area code: (area code starting with '0')-(phone number) * To dial to another country: 00-(country code)-(area code)-(phone number) * Directory enquiries/information (in Spanish): 113 * Emergency service for mobile phones: (in Spanish): 911 (Movistar), 112 (Digitel), *1 (Movilnet) [[File:Telefono Moviestar Los Pinos 1 2013 000.jpg|thumb|Payphone]] Public payphones use prepaid cards which cannot be recharged but are easily available in shopping centers, gas stations, kiosks, etc. Phone boxes are common in the cities and do not accept coins. The vast majority are operated by the former state monopoly, CANTV, although some boxes operated by Digitel or Movistar do exist, particularly in remote areas. CANTV prepaid cards can be used only in their booths. More popular today are the ubiquitous 'communication centers' or clusters of phone booths located inside metro stations, malls, or like a normal store in the street. Most of these communication centers are operated either by CANTV or Movistar, and offer generally cheap phone calls from a normal phone in comfortable booths equipped with a seat. A log is made of all your calls and you pay when exiting the store. Many street vendors or ''buhoneros'' also offer phone calls from portable (antenna-based) land lines set up at improvised stalls. Callers are charged by the minute. ====Mobile phones==== Mobiles operated by Movilnet, a division of CANTV, start with the 0416/0426 code and use the CDMA 800 MHz system and GSM/HSDPA 850 MHz. Rival Telefónica Movistar, formerly Telcel, start with 0414/0424 and use both CDMA & GSM/HSDPA (GSM/HSDPA 850 MHz). Digitel is another operator with a GSM/HSDPA (GSM/HSDPA 900 MHz) network and its numbers start with 0412. It is possible to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card for Digitel's GSM phones, but make sure your phone is unlocked. A pay-as-you-go Digitel card is working straightaway when bought from any official retailer. Movilnet phones are not able to send text messages to most European networks. A Digitel phone may send a text message to almost any European network; Movistar may let you send a text message to any European network but is less reliable than Digitel for this purpose. You may use your phone with a foreign SIM card in roaming. Check: www.gsmworld.com or call to your operator for roaming information to Venezuela. Movilnet and Movistar will require quad-band phones for European users, Digitel will work with any European phone. Tourists from other than European countries should check their phones if the phone will work with the above bands. ===By net=== Internet cafés are increasingly common, often incorporated in the above-mentioned 'communication centers'. Even small towns usually have at least one spot with more or less decent connections. ===By mail=== Venezuela's state-owned [[postal service]] is slow, unpredictable and not widely used. Post offices are few and far between, although they are still probably your best bet for sending postcards back home. For mailing within Venezuela, courier services such as MRW, Domesa and Zoom are the most popular. These usually guarantee next-day delivery! {{geo|8|-67|zoom=6}} {{isPartOf|South_America}} {{outlinecountry}} 26i77v2ygx3a3rjbdzu4qxud771ekce 0 40075 5289058 5194429 2026-06-07T13:48:12Z Brycehughes 43226 /* See */ obviously wrong 5289058 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mena-asia_default_banner.jpg}} '''Yining''' ([[Chinese phrasebook|Chinese]]: 伊宁 ''Yíníng''; [[Uyghur phrasebook|Uyghur]]: غۇلجا ''Ghulja''; [[Kazakh phrasebook|Kazakh]]: قۇلجا ''Qulja'') is a city in the [[Xinjiang]] Province in [[China]]. Though the official Chinese name is Yining, the city is almost never referred to by that name even by the Chinese who live there. Local people call it Ghulja, Kulja or Yili. Yining, this small border city located in the Yili River Valley of Xinjiang, is no longer just a stopover on the journey but has become a relaxing and multi-ethnic treasure destination. Here there is no desolation of the desert, yet there are blues-themed fairy-tale streets and vibrant urban life. ==Understand == Yining sits on the northern side of the Ili River in the Dzungarian basin, about 70 km (43 mi) east of the border with [[Kazakhstan]] and about 710 km (440 mi) west of Ürümqi. The Ili River valley is far wetter than most of Xinjiang and has rich grazing land. Yining is the chief city and the agricultural and commercial center of the Ili valley. It is an old commercial center trading in tea and cattle and it is still an agricultural area with extensive livestock raising. It has fruit orchards. Iron, coal and uranium are mined nearby. ===Climate=== Yining has a semi-arid climate. Dry and sunny weather dominates year-round. Winters are cold, with a January average of −8.8 °C (16.2 °F), but the city is warmer than more easterly locales on a similar latitude. Summers are hot, with a July average of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F). Sunshine is abundant and the city receives 2,834 hours of bright sunshine annually. The winter in Yining (November to March of the following year) is milder than in Altay, but it still feels damp and cold. The daily average temperature typically ranges from -5°C to -15°C, with mountainous areas experiencing lower temperatures. However, Yining received ample sunlight, and during the day when the sun was shining brightly, the outdoor temperature felt higher than predicted, with some locals even finding it so hot that they turned on the air conditioning. Located in the Ili River Valley in northwestern Xinjiang, Yining's unique geographical location and topography have resulted in a temperate continental humid climate, distinct from most of Xinjiang, earning it the nickname "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall." Its core climatic characteristics can be summarized as: distinct seasons, mild winters and cool summers, relatively abundant rainfall, and large diurnal temperature variations. Yining, formerly known as "Ningyuan," was an important post on the northern route of the Silk Road. As the central city of the Ili River Valley, it boasts a mild climate and abundant resources. The city's most distinctive feature is its vibrant multi-ethnic culture, especially in the Kazanchi Folk Tourism Area, where the blue Uyghur houses, bustling bazaars, and friendly residents create a vivid picture of life. The main ethnic groups include Kazakhs, Uyghurs, Han Chinese, Hui, and Xibe. '''Best time to visit:''' May to October is the peak season, with pleasant weather and fragrant fruits. Lavender blooms in June and July (near Huocheng County), and the grasslands are most beautiful in July and August. Winters are cold, but the snowscapes are uniquely charming. ==Get in== {{mapframe|43.916667|81.316667|zoom=8}} ===By plane=== {{go | name=Yining Airport | alt={{IATA|YIN}} | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.9558 | long=81.3303 | directions=3-4 km from the city center, a 15-minute taxi ride north of town, or bus for ¥1 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-16 | content=Flights from [[Beijing Capital International Airport|Beijing Capital]], Chengdu, Nanjing, [[Urumqi]], [[Aletai]], and other Chinese cities. Flying from Urumqi to Yining takes only about 1 hour. }} ===By bus=== The Long Distance Bus Station is at the northwest end of Jiefang Road near the intersection with Ahemaitijiang Road. * '''Almaty, Kazakhstan''' - takes about 12-15 hours, from Sairan bus station * '''Altai City via Burqin''' - takes about 48 hours * '''Khorgas''' - Small bus ¥25, Large bus ¥?. Use this to cross the border to Kazakhstan by foot. Takes about one hour after which you can walk to the border by foot in ten minutes. Once through the Chinese passport control and customs you must use a bus to travel over the border for ¥20. Bribes appear to have been formalised so that you need to pay a further ¥20 after the bus departs. On the Kazakh side there is another little bus that apparently costs 500 Tenge to take you to the taxi-stand. Do not forget to ask for your (apparently) free registration at the Kazakh border, you need two stamps on your immigration card for this. Otherwise it costs 767 Tenge, at least in Almaty, to register. It is not really necessary but can save you a lot of hassle with corrupt officials. * '''Kashgar''' - takes about 48 hours * '''Korla''' - takes about 18-30 hours * '''Urumqi''' - takes about 15 hours, pretty rough road * '''Classic Northern Frontier Loop Line:''' This is the most classic gameplay, connecting Ili, Altay, and Selim Lake via plane + self-driving/car rental. For example, flying from Yining to Altay, then driving around Hemu and Kanas, and finally flying back to Yining from Alta to form a loop. * '''Deep Dive into Yili:''' If you only want to delve deeply into Yili, you can fly to Yining and focus on exploring the essence of the Yili River Valley. For example, starting from Yining, drive to Narathi, Karajun, and Selim Lake to experience the grandeur of grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes. * '''Ili + Southern Xinjiang Cross-Regional Tour:''' For tourists with ample time who want to see different landscapes, you can experience a combination of "airplane + car." From Yining to Aksu, switch seamlessly to places like the Wenshu Grand Canyon and Kashgar Ancient City in southern Xinjiang with a 50-minute flight instead of an 800-kilometer drive, experiencing the visual impact from snow-capped grasslands to the Danxia Desert. ===By train=== Yining is connected to the regional rail network, with direct high-speed (D) and conventional trains to Urumqi. The high-speed rail journey from Urumqi takes approximately 5-6 hours. As of 2013, there are 3 overnight trains between [[Urumqi]] and Yining. One of the trains continues beyond Yining to [[Khorgas]], on the [[Kazakhstan]] border. ([http://qq.ip138.com/train/xinjiang/yining.htm Yining train schedule], in Chinese). The Yining Railway Station (伊宁站) is on the northern side of the city, approximately 5 km from the city center. Taxis and local buses (e.g., Bus 1, 4, 10) are readily available outside the station for the short trip downtown. Booking train tickets in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak travel seasons (summer and holidays). The train offers a scenic and comfortable alternative to flying or long-distance buses. ==Get around== Taking a taxi with Didi or just by flagging one down is the easiest method of traveling around. ==See== * {{see | name=Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=188 Airport Rd, Gulja | lat=43.9379 | long=81.3241 | directions= | phone=+86 999 822 7531 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-16 | content=It is one of Xinjiang's most important museums. The museum houses archaeological and ethnological artefacts from throughout the prefecture. }} * The small amusement park at the Yining River is worth a look. * {{see | name=Tughluq Timur Mausoleum in Almaliq | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=44.2402 | long=80.5332 | directions=take road G3016 NW from Yining, at the junction with G30 Khorgas/Jinghe Road, turn left/west, then turn right at the 3rd road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-05 | content=The over 600-year-old tomb notably features [[Islamic Golden Age|Islamic architecture]]. It is on the list of monuments of the People's Republic of China. In medieval times, Almaliq was an important Mongol city, capital of the [[Chagatai Khanate]]. Its greatest importance in the region was in the 13th and 14th centuries, after Genghis Khan became ruler in 1211. There were strong Islamic and Christian influences in the 14th century, and many Catholic missionaries visited the city. Almaliq was named after the local name for crab apple trees. }} * {{see | name=Kazanchi Folk Culture Village | alt=喀赞其民俗旅游区 | url= | email= | address= | lat= |long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-12-09 | content=A vibrant old town neighborhood known for its distinctive blue-painted gates, windows, and walls. It's a living community where Uyghur families reside in courtyard homes, offering an authentic glimpse into local daily life rather than a commercialized theme park. The morning (08:00-10:00) and evening (after 19:00) light is ideal for photography. }} * {{see | name=Liuxing Street Scenic Area | alt= 六星街景区 | url= | email= | address= | lat= 43.5551|long=81.1817 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-12-09 | content=A unique, hexagonally-planned historic district built in the 1930s, now a pedestrian-friendly area inhabited by a multi-ethnic community. Colorful buildings, murals, and decorative windows create a picturesque streetscape perfect for strolling. It has a more developed commercial and artistic vibe while retaining its cultural character. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=[[Sayram Lake National Park]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2410894 | lastedit= | content=An excellent spot to explore the Tianshan mountains }} * {{do | name=天山草药识别徒步 | alt=Tianshan Medicinal Herb Identification Hike | url= | email= | address=Guozigou, Huocheng County | lat=44.4167 | long=80.8333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Summer and Autumn | price=Requires guide fee | lastedit=2025-10-26 | content=A guided eco-tour into the Tianshan foothills, focusing on identifying native medicinal herbs used in traditional Kazakh and Uyghur medicine. Learn about their properties and uses while enjoying the stunning mountain scenery. }} * {{do | name= Yili River Bridge | alt=伊犁河大桥 | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.5416|long=81.1837 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-12-09 | content=The area around the Yili River Bridge (especially the older bridge) is the most popular spot to watch the sunset. The evening light over the river and distant Tianshan Mountains creates a picturesque scene, often frequented by locals and couples taking photos. }} * {{do | name=Hanren Street Grand Bazaar | alt=汉人接 | url= | email= | address= | lat= 43.904163|long=81.3129112 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-12-09 | content=A large, lively local market (bazaar) offering a vibrant sensory experience. Here you can find a wide array of goods, from Kazakh embroidery and handmade carpets to dried fruits and spices. Polite bargaining is common and expected. }} * {{do | name=Silk Road Light Night Market | alt= 丝绸之路夜光市| url= | email= | address= | lat= 43.92|long=81.33 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-12-09 | content=A bustling night market ideal for experiencing local nightlife and street food. Must-try items include red willow lamb skewers and local noodle dishes. It's a great place to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy an evening meal. }} ==Buy== While strolling along Liuxing Street, if you don't want to leave empty-handed, these hidden gem souvenir shops tucked away in the alleyways are worth checking out—they don't sell the same old tourist souvenirs, but rather handcrafted items imbued with local warmth and charm. * {{buy | name=Grassland Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-12-09 | content=Specializes in handmade wool felt products. Popular items include whimsical "sheep's bottom" fridge magnets, pendants, and small animal figurines, all featuring natural colors and simple designs. }} * {{buy | name=Yunwo Cultural & Creative | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-12-09 | content=A quiet gallery-like space selling design-oriented文创 products. Items often incorporate local and ethnic motifs into everyday objects like canvas bags, ceramic pendants, and creative stickers, many designed by the owner. }} * {{buy | name=Jinaji | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-12-09 | content=A boutique offering handmade, limited-edition jewelry. Pieces are made from materials like 925 silver, natural stones, and vintage copper, blending ethnic design elements with a modern aesthetic. }} ==Eat== === Street foods=== * '''Street Baked Buns:''' A small stall opposite the "One-Pack" bread stall in the beautiful hometown area. Freshly baked buns with a crispy exterior and generous filling, they're a direct way to experience local flavors. * '''Gulandam Ice Cream:''' A popular ice cream shop on Liuxing Street, known for its self-service topping bar with nuts and dried fruits. The original flavor and pistachio-vanilla combinations are local favorites. ===Desserts and handmade pastries=== * '''Xingkexiang Pastry Shop:''' A local bakery offering affordable pastries. Popular items include cheese bread, apricot bread, and yogurt bread. ===Restaurants=== * '''Haierbag Restaurant:''' A restaurant serving Uyghur cuisine. Dishes to try include tandoor-roasted meats and hand-pulled noodles with minced meat sauce. ==Drink== The Ili Valley is one of China's premier wine regions, and prides itself on the diversity of grapes that are grown. ===Local wine=== * The Ili River Valley (伊犁河谷) is a notable wine-producing region in China. Benefiting from abundant sunshine, significant day-night temperature variation, and irrigation from Tianshan snowmelt, the area produces wines often described as fruity and approachable. * Ili River Valley Wines: Several local wineries produce wines worth trying, including dry and sweet styles made from Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other varietals. Look for bottles from wineries such as Silk Road Legend (丝路传奇) and Bow Moon (弓月). ==Sleep== ===Budget=== * Yili Hotel, 8 Yingbin Road, ☏ +86 999 802 4964. A centrally located hotel set within pleasant park-like grounds, offering basic accommodation. Double rooms: ¥140-180 (Prices may be updated) ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Jinshuiyuan Hotel | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Opposite the bus station | phone=+86 999 8165555 | tollfree= | fax=+86 999 8191777 | hours= | price=Double ¥228 (July 2008) | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Yili Hotel | url= | email= | address=8 Yingbin Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+86 999 8024964 | tollfree= | fax=+86 999 8024964 | hours= | price=Double &yen;140-180 | checkin= | checkout= | content=Not a bad option, central and in a nice park. }} ===Guesthouses & inns=== * {{sleep | name=Yining Jianglaiyi Folk Inn | alt=伊宁将来逸民宿 | url= | email= | address= Lane 17, Liqun Road, Sayibuyi Street (萨依布依街道黎群路17巷) | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-12-09 | content=A folk-style inn located about 5.4 km (17-min drive) from Yining Railway Station. Suitable for families and longer stays, offering perks like laundry facilities. Rooms range from standard to smart-enabled types. }} ==Stay safe== The police and the military are pretty touchy in Yining. No taking photographs of mosques and obviously don't take pictures of the military. The hassle is mainly due to them being confused how to deal with foreigners. The best option seems to be to ask them to take you to your hotel, who can clear things up in about a minute. Photography: Be discreet and respectful when taking photos. Do not photograph military installations, personnel, or sensitive government buildings. While not always prohibited, it is respectful to ask for permission before photographing religious sites (like mosques) or individuals up close. Security checks: It is common to encounter identity checks, especially near transportation hubs or at night. Always carry your passport (or a clear copy/photo on your phone) and cooperate politely with authorities. ==Go next== * '''Qapqal''' - sleepy little village of the tiny Xibe minority (PSB permit required) {{IsPartOf|Dzungarian}} * [https://w.wiki/GYf3 '''Narat Grassland:''' Approximately 250 kilometers east, a world-renowned alpine grassland, picturesque in summer.] * '''[https://w.wiki/GYfB Zhaosu:]''' Approximately 100 kilometers south, famous for its rapeseed flower fields in July and its legendary horses. * '''[https://w.wiki/GYfJ Guozigou-Sayram Lake:]''' Approximately 120 kilometers north, featuring magnificent canyons and Sayram Lake, known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean." * '''[https://w.wiki/EhuZ Horgos Port:]''' Approximately 90 kilometers west, offering a glimpse into the border region and a visit to the cooperation center. * '''[https://w.wiki/74S6 Tekes Bagua City:]''' Approximately 120 kilometers south, a unique county town built according to the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) layout without traffic lights. {{outlinecity}} {{geo|43.916667|81.316667}} 3ww4qe96knny5nn01jwgxvh1qzhsjz7 1 43998 5289418 5250787 2026-06-08T11:09:02Z SHB2000 2248002 sweep from [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub]] 5289418 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Usable== I'm tempted to add a "usable" category between "complete" and "outline". There are a lot of phrasebooks here that have ''no'' content, just an outline, and then there are a bunch that have full pronunciation guides & most of the template translated, but with a few gaps. I think it would be useful to separate them. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 13:37, 25 March 2008 (EDT) : Plunge forward! I'd set the baseline for usable at pronunciation guide + all of the initial section translated. [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 04:42, 26 March 2008 (EDT) ::Done. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 23:46, 27 March 2008 (EDT) ==Category & List== I noticed there is this page, then there is also "Category:Phrasebooks". I'm not sure - do we need both? Could both prove useful? [[User:(WT-en) Army of me|(WT-en) Army of me]] 16:44, 28 March 2009 (EDT) :I see zero reason to have the category duplicate an inferior version of what is here organized neatly. Basically we weren't using the category until you came along just now and added tags to a bunch of articles. I'm of half a mind to revert all that until a consensus is reached. [[User:(WT-en) Texugo|(WT-en) Texugo]] 01:36, 28 March 2009 (EDT) ::Yeah, adding the categories without discussing (or allowing the discussion to be concluded) is not really appropriate. I am for now going to revert these changes&mdash;it should be easy enough to undo this if we do indeed decide to use them. Please see [[Wikivoyage_talk:Categories#Revisited_-_when_are_categories_OK?]] --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 01:49, 28 March 2009 (EDT) :::That's fine with me, whatever is decided. I didn't create the category and only started adding the category tag to pages because I didn't know of the existence of the List of phrasebooks page yet (I thought I was being helpful). [[User:(WT-en) Army of me|(WT-en) Army of me]] 16:44, 28 March 2009 (EDT) == phrasebook status == There seems to be an inconsistency in statuses between [[List of phrasebooks]] and [[Project:Phrasebook status]]: there's Complete/Outline/Stub in ListOf and a standard set of statuses in PhrbkStatus. Which of them should we stick to? --[[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 05:07, 20 September 2009 (EDT) :Good point. I think it would be nice to switch to our standard article status system, described at [[Project:Phrasebook status]]. As of now, noone actually has tried to do the things required to make a phrasebook a star, since it's not too difficult to achieve that vague "complete" status. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 14:23, 20 September 2009 (EDT) ==Telegu and Telugu== ...seems to be the same language. One is under "usable", the other under "stubs". The main entry in ethnologue is Telugu (http://www.ethnologue.com/show_language.asp?code=tel). [[User:(WT-en) Jummai|(WT-en) Jummai]] 04:30, 3 March 2010 (EST) :Indeed, the [[Telegu phrasebook]] is actually just a redirect. I have removed it from this list. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 15:37, 3 March 2010 (EST) == Reorganize page structure == I found about 27 phrasebooks which were missing from this page and added them. Also moved existing books up if they had been improved from stub to outline or better, if they were now in the wrong group. This means we now have about 180. Ah, we've got about all, you may say. Well, the ISO standard 639-2 which lists the "major languages" has 484. And ISO 639-3, which tries to be more comprehensive, includes 7,918. No, we'll never have eight thousand phrasebooks, but the list will continue growing. The current listing is arranged by status: complete, usable, outline, and stub. This makes sense for internal use, to see what is complete or what needs work. But for a traveler, it just means they have four lists to look through which might contain their desired language. Also, many of the languages are just plain obscure. Since many languages also have multiple names, locating a desired obscure phrasebook in a long list is made even harder, since you have to go to the phrasebook itself to see if maybe it is right. I would suggest changing to a geographic breakdown of the list, by continent. This is the wikivoyage way. Put the phrasebook in the continent with which it is most identified. Of course, if we put French is France, Spanish in Spain, and English in England, that leaves North America with just Inuktitut, Greenlandic, and Haitian Creole. I would also suggest a "world" category for the nine most prevalent languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese. This would appear at the top of the list and would serve the needs of most users without looking any further. Because many languages cross borders, I'd suggest stopping at the continent level instead of trying to arrange by country within continent. We may also want to add an asterisk by the books which are complete, and a note asking people to work on any of the others. We may also want to follow the phrasebook name with a list of other names for the language therein. For example, "Akeanon phrasebook (also Aklanon)" or "Fulfulde (also Adamawa, Fula, Pulaar)". Meanwhile, we can add appropriate redirect pages to the specific phrasebooks from their alternate names to improve direct access. [[User:(WT-en) Bill Ellett|(WT-en) Bill in STL]] 18:33, 10 August 2010 (EDT) :That makes sense. I would like to overhaul the status system as well, changing it to our standard [[Project:Article status|outline, usable, guide, star]] system, and would be happy to help do so as part of the effort. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 19:22, 10 August 2010 (EDT) ::Since you mentioned changes to status system, I had a couple of other questions about the phrasebooks themselves. I see that some phrasebooks include the phrase template, which says "{{phrase}}". Sometimes it is before the introductory paragraph, sometimes immediately after, sometimes down in the "Phrase list" section of the template. If we start adding it to template and stub level books, which place is preferred? ::While we have a template to identify each other type of record, such as cityguide, parkguide, traveltopic, or intinerary, even continentguide, there is no "phrasebook" template, which makes it hard to find even correctly-coded phrasebooks. Should we have such a template to place on every phrasebook? [[User:(WT-en) Bill Ellett|(WT-en) Bill in STL]] 20:15, 10 August 2010 (EDT) :::This isn't a huge deal, but could we also list the "World Languages" under their respective continents. It's a little duplication, but if someone goes straight to the continent, it's strange not to see them. (I did this and thought it was odd Japanese wasn't under Asia. Since it's basically only spoken in Japan, I didn't think of it as a "world language") [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 03:15, 13 August 2010 (EDT) ::::Japanese definitely isn't a world language, as it's only spoken in Japan. Italian is also not a "world" language, it's only spoken in Europe. If Italian is listed, then Dutch should be listed more since it's spoken in the Caribbean, Suriname, the Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa and Namibia. I think this is a good list to follow: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_languages]. I do agree that it's handy to have Japanese and Italian at the top there, but then they should also be listed under their continents. --[[User:(WT-en) Globe-trotter|(WT-en) globe-trotter]] 06:35, 13 August 2010 (EDT) :::::It might be most convenient to switch from "world languages" to [[:wikipedia:Ethnologue list of most-spoken languages|most spoken languages]]. If we used the top 12, that would look pretty good (I think omitting Italian is OK). I agree that it's better to copy the top list to the continent lists, in case someone skips down. :::::Do people like what I'm doing with the color coded article status? I've basically done away with the stub classification, or at least color shaded it the same as outline, and am calling all "complete" phrasebook [[Project:Article status|guides]]. It would be nice to come up with some star criteria to distinguish the very best. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 11:50, 13 August 2010 (EDT) ::::::Ah, wait, I see we already have [[Project:Phrasebook status|star criteria]]! --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 11:57, 13 August 2010 (EDT) :::::I took my initial list as the top languages represented in the Library of Congress. But you are finding better sources. We have a number of separate Hindi and Malay phrasebooks, I don't think we want to list all of them as "world". We also have a number of languages from India, so not sure about including Bengali. The Ethnologue list admits that some of its listed languages groups together dialects which are not mutually understandable. I would suggest the "world" list include Dutch. I agree that the top list should also appear under the primary continent (so Spanish would appear in Europe, not North or South America). :::::I'm wondering if the color coding of status would be confusing to the casual reader.[[User:(WT-en) Bill Ellett|(WT-en) Bill in STL]] 12:30, 13 August 2010 (EDT) ::::::Ah yeah, I meant to put in that color key, which is there now. I'm inclined to include languages such as Spanish (International) under all continents that have countries using it as an official or primary language. So Spanish would go into Europe and Latin America (where it is most widely used!). ::::::On another note, I've nominated [[Russian phrasebook]] for [[starnom#Russian phrasebook|star status]], and would appreciate feedback! --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 16:17, 13 August 2010 (EDT) :::::::The color key looks good. Also the shorter width of the table. These really resolve my concern about the colors. I am adding alternate variations of language names to the Europe section; see if these help/hurt. On the request for new phrasebooks page, they ask for Bangla, but don't realize that we have it under the name Bengali. As long as we decide an appropriate limit for listing a language in multiple continents, I have no problem with doing it. Certainly Spanish in North and South America makes sense. Does this put French into North America for Quebec? The [[:wikipedia:World languages]] page shows a map for each of the main languages, though interesting to see they include New York state as Russian speaking. You could probably argue for every Pacific rim language appearing in either Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Vancouver. Perhaps we limit multiple listings to continents where it is the "official" language of a country (or province/region?). [[User:(WT-en) Bill Ellett|(WT-en) Bill in STL]] 20:14, 13 August 2010 (EDT) :::::::And I really like removing "phrasebook" from every line! [[User:(WT-en) Bill Ellett|(WT-en) Bill in STL]] 20:40, 13 August 2010 (EDT) ::::::::Well French would belong in North America because it's the official language of [[Haiti]], right? [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 23:14, 13 August 2010 (EDT) :::::::::It's also spoken in [[Saint-Martin]], [[Guadeloupe]], among others. --[[User:(WT-en) Globe-trotter|(WT-en) globe-trotter]] 17:57, 14 August 2010 (EDT) ===World Languages=== I think the "World Languages" designation is problematic (as demonstrated by the above discussion), and would be better replaced by "Most spoken languages" or alternatively "Regional languages," which would mirror the list at [[Talk#Regional languages]]. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 16:17, 19 June 2011 (EDT) :If it's confusing, we could just get rid of that section altogether. The "List of Phrasebooks" is just meant as a place to show what phrasebooks we have and the continental break-up is pretty easy to use. I mean, it's just alphabetical order and languages spoken officially on multiple continents are listed in each place, so it shouldn't be difficult to find any of the languages. Also, someone looking for a specific language should be able to type it into the search to get it. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 01:11, 20 June 2011 (EDT) ::No, I think the most likely languages should be up top. [[:wikipedia:World language]] lists the best candidates: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, and Portuguese. If we cut it down to those six, I expect we'll have fewer arguments. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 16:07, 20 June 2011 (EDT) :::I prefer Peter's suggestion of hijacking the regional language map languages from the "Talk" article. That way it is clear what languages have been chosen and it shows that they are all at least somewhat "worldly", even if they are not the most likely, because I don't imagine Portuguese being particularly likely while I suspect Japanese is one of our most viewed, although it's not "worldly". The Wikipedia article seems rather poorly written, so I don't really want to rely on that as our base. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 02:19, 21 June 2011 (EDT) ::::I support Peter's suggested change as well, with a title of "Most spoken languages" or "International languages". (I would expect "Regional languages" to refer to things like Galician or Nahuatl, spoken only regionally within a country.) [[User:(WT-en) Texugo|(WT-en) texugo]] 02:34, 21 June 2011 (EDT) :::::"Most spoken" languages would have to include Mandarin and Japanese, which strikes me as odd as they're largely limited to their native countries. The list at Wikipedia is not something they just made up; it's well sourced. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 08:25, 21 June 2011 (EDT) ::::::Adding Chinese and Japanese is definitely not odd, it would be odd not to include them. These are major countries that have worldly influence being the second and third largest economies of the world. Chinese is not only spoken in China, but is spoken by overseas communities worldwide and is a major language in [[Taiwan]], [[Singapore]], [[Malaysia]], [[Thailand]], [[Vietnam]], and many other countries in Asia. --[[User:(WT-en) Globe-trotter|(WT-en) globe-trotter]] 10:21, 21 June 2011 (EDT) :::::::Could be an argument for Japanese being odd as it is a largely insular language. But not so with Chinese for the reasons explained by Globe Trotter above - a very widely spoken language.--[[User:(WT-en) Burmesedays|(WT-en) Burmesedays]] 10:27, 21 June 2011 (EDT) ::::::::I'd be fine with LtPowers' suggestion too. But... we'll have to actually ''pick one'' of these ideas! --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 12:43, 21 June 2011 (EDT) :::::::::I wasn't actually suggesting Japanese remain on the list. I was just saying that the suggested list of 5 probably doesn't actually reflect the most viewed/searched phrasebooks. My vote is for the Talk Page list. Bringind it down to just 5 languages, to me, is a short step away from deleting the list. Might as well give it a little content if we are going to have it there. <small>—The [[Project:Using_talk_pages#Talk_page_formatting|preceding]] comment was added by [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] ([[User talk:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|contribs]]) {{{2|}}}</small> ::::::::::I disagree; I think short and sweet -- and based on reliable sources -- is the best route. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 21:49, 21 June 2011 (EDT) :::::::::::If it's the exact same topic, why wouldn't we cover it the exact same way, i.e. with the map Peter pointed to...? [[User:(WT-en) Texugo|(WT-en) texugo]] 22:13, 21 June 2011 (EDT) ::::::::::::Wikipedia is not a 'reliable source' by any means, and that article is not among its best (or even among its okay articles). Aside from the hodge-podge of info at the beginning, most of the other headings contain very little information and much of the criteria it lists for "world languages" is completely irrelevant from a traveler's perspective. No one cares what languages international organizations use or that a language has prestige (which will inevitably be Eurocentric). Travelers are more concerned with what languages they may need to use on their trips through multiple countries and what phrasebooks they may want to buy, or languages to study. Our "Talk" map shows them that and each of those languages proves useful for the traveler. If we don't go with Peter's suggestion of the talk page, then I'd prefer to nix the whole 'world language' list altogether. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 23:47, 21 June 2011 (EDT) <nowiki>*Bump*</nowiki>. Looking back at that WP article [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_language] again, I'd be pretty happy if we simply included all languages in the three lists, save Italian, the inclusion of which seems dubious... That would be: ;Arabic ;Chinese ;Dutch ;French ;German ;Hindustani ;Malay/Indonesian ;Persian ;Portuguese ;Russian ;Spanish ;Swahili I like Texugo's suggested title of '''International Languages'''. I know there are differing preferences in one direction or the other, but would this be an amenable compromise? --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 19:53, 6 July 2011 (EDT) :So basically, you are simply suggesting we add Dutch and Indonesian/Malay to the list? That wouldn't bother me at all. We might as well add them to the map then, as well. I think having the map helps to prevent people from randomly adding other languages, because I doubt they'll be able to edit the map to add their add-on. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 22:30, 6 July 2011 (EDT) :"International language" is a misleading term since we're talking about national languages. Strictly speaking, only a language with no historical national ties (e.g. constructed languages) could be considered "international". [[User:Pikolas|Pikolas]] ([[User talk:Pikolas|talk]]) 21:07, 4 January 2013 (UTC) ::I don't follow. It seems to me, any language which is spoken in more than one country is international. For example, Arabic is either the only or one of the official languages of dozens of countries; same with Spanish. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:22, 4 January 2013 (UTC) == The International Phonetic Alphabet == Hey guys, I was curious if the IPA will be useable in the phrasebooks. In any case, make some research and make soundclips, if necessary. In terms of chaos, Esther Brown == Saraiki phrasebook and Seraiki phrasebook == Does anyone know if [[Saraiki phrasebook]] and [[Seraiki phrasebook]] are the same language? In wikipedia, they have a redirect page to Saraiki from Seraiki. Our Seraiki prasebook is much more developed than the other. The [[Pakistan]] article links to Saraiki while regions of Pakistan link to Seraiki. Only Seraiki is listed on this page. If they are the same, they need a merge tag. Merge which to which? If they really are different then the second needs to be added here. --[[User:(WT-en) Bill Ellett|(WT-en) Bill in STL]] 18:23, 30 August 2010 (EDT) :Anyone have a response to this? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:36, 21 July 2013 (UTC) ::[[w:Saraiki dialect#Etymology]] says they are different Romanizations for the same name. It looks like Saraiki is the preferred spelling, and Google agrees to the tune of 2 million search results. --[[User:Peterfitzgerald|Peter]] <small><sup>[[User_talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 06:48, 21 July 2013 (UTC) :::So I guess they should be merged. How should that be handled? I think it would be logical to merge the smaller phrasebook into the larger one, and then rename the larger one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:04, 22 July 2013 (UTC) ::::That sounds right. --[[User:Peterfitzgerald|Peter]] <small><sup>[[User_talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 17:55, 22 July 2013 (UTC) :::::Done. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:13, 23 July 2013 (UTC) == Phrasebook category == At present we have a [[:Category:Phrasebooks]] that is nominated for deletion, but current consensus seems to be to keep it. If we are going to keep it around then it would make sense to include it on phrasebooks, but since categories on Wikivoyage are typically included via templates it would make the most sense to either create a [[Template:Phrasebookguide]] or else to add the category to the existing phrasebook status templates such as [[Template:Guidephrasebook]]. Any thoughts, preferences, objections, inspirational quotations? -- [[User:(WT-en) Wrh2|(WT-en) Ryan]] &bull; ([[User talk:(WT-en) Wrh2|talk]]) &bull; 19:59, 23 September 2010 (EDT) :Stub phrasebooks do not have any template except <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki>, so adding to the existing status templates would still leave some out. I'd like to see us use [[Template:Phrasebookguide]]. This is consistent with almost all other types of records. For example, we use cityguide to specify it is a city, and then an appropriate status template such as guidecity, usablecity, starcity, outline, or just stub to indicate its status. Two templates for each page. --[[User:(WT-en) Bill Ellett|(WT-en) Bill in STL]] 02:00, 24 September 2010 (EDT) ::Calling it [[Template:Phrasebookguide]] is a little awkward, since the pages are phrasebooks, not guides to phrasebooks. But [[Template:Phrasebook]] is taken, so I don't have any better ideas. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 13:19, 24 September 2010 (EDT) ::: I'm fine with using [[Template:Phrasebookguide]], although if there's a less awkward name then I'd be in favor. -- [[User:(WT-en) Wrh2|(WT-en) Ryan]] &bull; ([[User talk:(WT-en) Wrh2|talk]]) &bull; 00:07, 25 September 2010 (EDT) :::: *bump* Any other comments? -- [[User:(WT-en) Wrh2|(WT-en) Ryan]] &bull; ([[User talk:(WT-en) Wrh2|talk]]) &bull; 21:23, 25 September 2010 (EDT) ::::: Template created. I think it makes sense to wait a day before starting to put it on phrasebooks in case someone sees the new template and then decides to object. -- [[User:(WT-en) Wrh2|(WT-en) Ryan]] &bull; ([[User talk:(WT-en) Wrh2|talk]]) &bull; 21:34, 28 September 2010 (EDT) :::::: All phrasebooks have been tagged with the new template. -- [[User:(WT-en) Wrh2|(WT-en) Ryan]] &bull; ([[User talk:(WT-en) Wrh2|talk]]) &bull; 01:31, 30 September 2010 (EDT) == Constructed language phrasebooks == I wonder if there's a section of phrasebooks to add for constructed languages. Esperanto isn't the only one; besides, there are others such as Novial, Volapük, Interlingua, Interlingue-Occidental, Ido, Interglossa, Lojban, and Folkspraak. Anyone can turn to Omniglot, if they wish to. It's fascinating. p.s. Sorry about the IPA suggestion. Accept my apology. [[User:(WT-en) CurvyEthyl|(WT-en) CurvyEthyl]] 20:10, 24 September 2010 (EDT) : Based on the fact that we have phrasebooks such as [[Australian English]] it seems like the bar for what warrants its own phrasebook is pretty low, so if there are others you think would be helpful then it might be best to just [[Project:Plunge forward|plunge forward]] and start on them. That said, I do think many of our phrasebooks are lacking in consistency and completeness - my understanding is that the [[Russian phrasebook]] is currently the best available, so if you're interested then it may be a better use of time to review that example and try to bring other existing phrasebooks up to higher standards. Similarly, the Russian phrasebook has been [[Project:Star nominations#Russian phrasebook|nominated for star status]], so if you're willing to comment on that nomination it would help to define what a "complete" phrasebook looks like. -- [[User:(WT-en) Wrh2|(WT-en) Ryan]] &bull; ([[User talk:(WT-en) Wrh2|talk]]) &bull; 00:31, 25 September 2010 (EDT) :My opinion is that there shouldn't be any phrasebooks for constructed languages. Phrasebooks are for aiding travelers. Constructed languages have very little if any use for travelers and would not fit with our goals & non-goals. [[User:(WT-en) AHeneen|(WT-en) AHeneen]] 16:51, 25 September 2010 (EDT) ::Constructed languages can be quite useful as a common language, don't you think? [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 14:15, 26 September 2010 (EDT) :::That's the mantra of their supporters. In the world today, however, they remain of little value to travelers. [[User:(WT-en) AHeneen|(WT-en) AHeneen]] 21:07, 26 September 2010 (EDT) ::::I'm going to agree with AHeneen here. Your chances of going to a foreign country and bumping into someone who speaks Novial, Volpük, etc. are infinitesimally low. Next thing you know we'll be allowing Klingon and Elvish and Bork Bork Bork... You either learn those languages (and typically use them only at special meetings designed for that purpose) or you don't-- you certainly won't ever find yourself in a situation where you wish you had a phrasebook for them. [[User:(WT-en) Texugo|(WT-en) Texugo]] 21:20, 26 September 2010 (EDT) :::::Well, the Washington Shakespeare Company is putting the Bard on in Klingon this month... ;) --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 21:46, 26 September 2010 (EDT) ::::::Well I was responding specifically to the assertion that the ''languages'' would have little use for travelers. I agree that the ''phrasebooks'' are probably not all that useful. An Esperanto phrasebook might be justifiable, but I don't think any of the other constructed languages are widespread enough to even consider. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 11:06, 27 September 2010 (EDT) :::::::Personally, I don't think an Esperanto phrasebook is even worthwhile. If someone is going to take the time to purchase or print out a phrasebook for travel (or anything practical), it would be pretty assinine to choose Esperanto over a real language. What good would an Esperanto phrasebook do? Where in the world could you possibly go where it would be useful to ask for directions in Esperanto? Deal with the police in Esperanto? Do ANYTHING in Esperanto? It's useless! It'd be obnoxious and rude to go out and try to order dinner in Esperanto (although this is the sort of nerdy "let's pretend we're foreigners" sort of "adventure" I imagine it would be used for). It will only benefit you if the Esperanto word/phrase happens to be the same or close enough to the local language in which case it still leads one back to the question: What is an Esperanto phrasebook good for? If you want to communicate with people of a certain country, bring a phrasebook/dictionary for the language those people speak. You wouldn't bring a Twi phrasebook to Norway and you wouldn't bring an Esperanto phrasebook anywhere. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 01:59, 30 September 2010 (EDT) ::::::::I am inclined to agree with [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]].[[User:(WT-en) Texugo|(WT-en) Texugo]] 02:11, 30 September 2010 (EDT) :::::::::I wouldn't want to presume too much. It's possible there may be a traveler who is more comfortable with the patterns and pronunciations of Esperanto (since the vocabulary is based on Romance languages) than they would be with a local language from another family. Certainly, it would not be something you wanted to count on ''in place of'' the local language phrasebook, but there are Esperanto speakers in nearly every major city worldwide, so it could be a useful supplement. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 21:50, 30 September 2010 (EDT) ::::::::::I don't think it's presumptuous at all. A traveler who is not comfortable speaking the words can use a phrasebook by pointing. That's how most Westerners get by in Asia with phrasebooks. There are Swahili, Chinese, and Japanese speakers in most major world cities, too, but once again, why would anyone bring a Swahili phrasebook to New York City, a Chinese dictionary to Addis Ababa, or a Japanese phrasebook to Paris? Travelers just don't bring tons of phrasebooks ''just in case'' they happen to run into that one person in Oslo that speaks Twi. There are not enough Esperanto speakers in any country or city to warrant bringing an Esperanto phrasebook. I think it's a stretch to say it's useful for this sort of thing. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 21:20, 2 October 2010 (EDT) :::::::::::Well, why don't you nominate it for deletion, then? Regardless of how useful you think it is, I see no need to actively remove a phrasebook we already have written; it harms nothing by being present and just might help someone. And the phrasebooks can be useful for more than just looking stuff up on the fly. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 14:53, 3 October 2010 (EDT) ::::::::::::Isn't this more of a policy-forming discussion, though? Whether or not we want to allow fabricated languages to have phrasebooks? If it is decided here that we want to permit them, there is no need to waste time voting to keep it. If it is decided here that we don't want them, it can be a speedy delete that refers to a policy, so we won't need a long debate. To me, it just seems that a language with no strong affiliations to any country, city, ethnic group, etc. doesn't have much use from a traveler's perspective. The Esperanto version of Wikivoyage makes sense, because it's about your own understanding and comprehension to best read about various locales, but since a travel phrasebook is about communicating with others, there need to be enough speakers somewhere in the world to warrant having the phrasebook. With Esperanto and other fabricated languages, I think you would have to actively seek out the speakers in order to communicate in the language. People who do that likely already know it and don't need a phrasebook (why seek out someone solely for the language they speak when you can't communicate with them?). ::::::::::::There seems to be ''some'' support for creating a policy against these languages, but I think it needs to be clearer. Can others (re)state their opinions, perhaps with Esperanto in mind, since there is so much discussion based around it? [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 00:28, 4 October 2010 (EDT) :::::::::::::I'm happy to leave [[Esperanto phrasebook]] alone as an exception, but create a policy against other constructed languages. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 18:20, 4 October 2010 (EDT) ::::::::::::::Exactly what reasoning is there behind keeping it aside from the fact that the article currently exists and that keeping it does no harm? We have deleted many articles that fall into these categories before, and these arguments could be made for any phrasebook. Is there a reason that relates to why we have phrasebooks on Wikivoyage? If we are going to make a policy and tag on an exception, we should have a reason for the exception. What makes Esperanto any different from a traveler's perspective than any of the other fabricated languages? [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 23:14, 4 October 2010 (EDT) :::::::::::::::Esperanto was created for the purpose of international communication, which is what our phrasebooks are about—it has more legitimacy than Klingon. Yes, an Esperanto phrasebook is not the most helpful tool for travelers out there, but we have phrasebooks of far less utility [[Manx Gaelic phrasebook|out there]]. Esperanto seems like an acceptable exception. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 13:37, 7 October 2010 (EDT) ::::::::::::::::Every language is fabricated &mdash; some more recently and orderly than others. The criteria for inclusion could revolve around whether there are native speakers of the language. Esperanto has at least a thousand native speakers, according to WP; Klingon has none. [[User:(WT-en) Gorilla Jones|(WT-en) Gorilla Jones]] 18:51, 7 October 2010 (EDT) :::::::::::::::::I think everyone knows that Esperanto is "fabricated" in a different way than real world languages, which were not formed by Eurocentric linguists or creators of fantasy worlds and creatures. The Isle of Man language at least has a home (aka: a place where it is spoken/used). The Isle of Man language, in that regard, is still way more useful than Esperanto. Esperanto doesn't seem far from Klingon in its usefulness. In order to use it, you really have to actively seek out people who speak it. If you need a phrasebook to communicate with them, then there's no point in trying to find them, because they are not like an ethnic group; they're just Americans, Brits, etc. that are the same as everyone else except that they've wasted time learning Esperanto. The language is the only distinguishing factor, so why go to them just to use a phrasebook? I think all of our phrasebooks should have concrete connections to a real location where we can say you are likely to find people who speak it in such numbers that it would make sense to bring a phrasebook (aside from the internet, which is where Esperanto is predominantly found/used.). [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 19:53, 7 October 2010 (EDT) :::::::::::::::::: Not sure where you're getting that claim about Esperanto existing mostly on the Internet &mdash; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanto#Geography_and_demography Wikipedia], which describes a number of its "concrete connections to a real location" over the course of 120+ years. [[User:(WT-en) Gorilla Jones|(WT-en) Gorilla Jones]] 11:18, 10 October 2010 (EDT) :::::::::::::::::::Most Esperanto speakers do use it mainly on the internet. That's why speakers have to form "societies" where they can speak it; because not enough real people speak it to make it useful in daily life, and the link proves moreso that it does NOT have any real geographical stronghold where it is spoken in any large number, unless you honestly believe that "somewhere in Eurasia" is concrete enough to stick a pin on the map. It's not as though there is any place where you'll find people who speak Esperanto but NOT any other language, like the local language that you should have brought a phrasebook for. This is not a language that anyone would/could use anywhere for any sort of practical travel and no points have been made here to say otherwise. It is laughable for someone to bring an Esperanto phrasebook anywhere with any real thoughts of needing to use it (or even being able to use it). [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 19:51, 10 October 2010 (EDT) I think we may be getting bogged down with something not terribly important. I sort of figured keeping the existing Esperanto phrasebook (especially in light of the fact that there is an Esperanto Wikivoyage!), but otherwise ruling out the more silly or obscure constructed languages would be an OK compromise for us to move forward with a new [[Consensus#Contributing_to_a_consensus_building_discussion|consensus]]. --[[User:(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald|(WT-en) Peter]] <small><sup>[[User talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 20:36, 10 October 2010 (EDT) :It seems reasonable to me. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 06:33, 18 October 2010 (EDT) ::What if there are enough contributors who want to start a language version in another fake language? Will we also accommodate them with a phrasebook? We still don't really have a reason why Esperanto is NOT a "silly language" and every other constructed language is. Wikivoyage language versions are personal, so a Lingua Franca Nova version of Wikivoyage would not burden anyone but the reader. A phrasebook is used to communicate with others, so Lingua Franca Nova and Esperanto phrasebooks are equally burdensome/useless for travel. It just seems easier to say "constructed languages have no practical purposes in the real world for travelers in any country or region, so we don't create such phrasebooks on Wikivoyage." and it's a lot more travel-oriented and in-line with our goals than, "We don't create phrasebooks for constructed languages unless and until contributors open a new language version in that language." [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 17:57, 18 October 2010 (EDT) :::Esperanto has by far the largest base of native speakers among constructed languages. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 18:09, 20 October 2010 (EDT) ::::Wikipedia has other constructed language versions, which means that we could very well have them, too. The number of speakers of Esperanto remains negligible, considering they're so spread out, and "more among constructed languages" is really just more than very few. [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 13:55, 21 October 2010 (EDT) :::::You asked for a reason to keep Esperanto while ruling out the others. The disparity in number of native speakers is good enough for me. [[User:(WT-en) LtPowers|(WT-en) LtPowers]] 21:47, 22 October 2010 (EDT) ::::::Fair enough, but there still isn't a travel-related reason, which is why I don't see why it is necessary. It just seems as though a few people have a special love of this language. Are you suggesting we establish a 200 native-speaker minimum on artificial languages just for Esperanto? [[User:(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus|(WT-en) ChubbyWimbus]] 05:04, 23 October 2010 (EDT) :::::::Deleting the Esperanto phrasebook is hardly the most important thing we could do, but the fact that it ever got started on a travel-related site is, as Chubby says, laughable. I agree with his line of argumentation entirely. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:51, 4 April 2018 (UTC) == Transition of Philippine languages from Oceania to Asia == I'm just new here and my English isn't that good so pardon me for grammatical mistakes. The Philippines is not in Oceania. They are located in Southeast Asia hence Philippine languages should be included in the Asian languages. Oceanian languages are indeed related to Filipino, Ilocano, Cebuano, Malay, Indonesian, the native languages of Taiwan and Malagasy (language spoken in Madagascar) but we're talking about geography here. [[User:(WT-en) Gxysgdao|(WT-en) Gxysgdao]] 20:37, 26 August 2011 (MDT) :Agreed. --[[User:(WT-en) Globe-trotter|(WT-en) globe-trotter]] 00:12, 27 August 2011 (EDT) == List of.... == I wonder why this page (and the Itineraries page) is called "List of phrasebooks" and not just "Phrasebooks"? It's now a part of the menu, so I think just "Phrasebooks" and "Itineraries" should be fine. --[[User:Globe-trotter|Globe-trotter]] ([[User talk:Globe-trotter|talk]]) 03:16, 26 September 2012 (CEST) == Phrasebookguide template == As all phrasebooks now have a status tag , such as {{tl|Outlinephrasebook}}, any objections if {{tl|Phrasebookguide}} was removed from articles and [[:Category:Phrasebooks]] being populated by the four status tags? (Actual 3 are stubs and 4 with status tags have no Phrasebookguide tag). This would then make it constant with the location article tags and reduce one more tag to keep correct on pages. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 08:24, 26 March 2013 (UTC) == Tables == It would be nice to make these lists sortable by either status or alphabetical order. Is there a good way to do that? Also, it would be pretty cool if we could put the lists side by side, instead of having to scroll down through these long sections (while still maintaining the two sort options). --[[User:Peterfitzgerald|Peter]] <small><sup>[[User_talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 17:55, 20 July 2013 (UTC) :[[:m:Help:Sorting]]. [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 19:43, 20 July 2013 (UTC) ::I think what I was envisioning is not possible. If going for a sortable table of that sort, I'm thinking something like this: ::{|class="wikitable sortable" ! data-sort-type="name" | Name!!Status!!Geography |- | [[Afrikaans phrasebook|Afrikaans]]||style="background:#fff38e; color: black;"|Usable||[[Africa]] |- | [[Arabic phrasebook|Arabic (Modern Standard)]]||style="background:#fff38e; color: black;"|Usable||[[Africa]] |- | [[Amharic phrasebook|Amharic]]||style="background:#f18181; color: black;"|Outline||[[Africa]] |} ::But is there a way to apply the background style to a whole row (without repeating it for each cell)? It would be nice to highlight the whole row with the status color. --[[User:Peterfitzgerald|Peter]] <small><sup>[[User_talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 21:24, 24 July 2013 (UTC) :::You could create a little dedicated template at [[Phrasebooks/row]] and then call it with :::<code><nowiki>{{/row|Afrikaans|usable|Africa}}</nowiki></code> :::<code><nowiki>{{/row|Arabic|usable|Africa}}</nowiki></code> :::<code><nowiki>{{/row|Amharic|outline|Africa}}</nowiki></code> :::and have that generate the code for the rows for you, automatically assigning colors to each cell based on a switch. [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 21:45, 24 July 2013 (UTC) ::::Peter, what were you envisioning? Almost anything is ''possible''; it's just a question of how ''difficult'' it would be. [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 00:01, 25 July 2013 (UTC) :::::I was envisioning a table with a column for each continent. Each cell would have a language name, with a bgcolor according to its status. Columns would be sortable by ''either'' name or status. Basically, it would be one cell per language name, rather than three as in the example above. --[[User:Peterfitzgerald|Peter]] <small><sup>[[User_talk:Peterfitzgerald|Talk]]</sup></small> 06:42, 25 July 2013 (UTC) ::::::Ah, I see! You'd probably have to code up some custom javascript to get that to work; the built-in (to MediaWiki) sortable table schema only allows sorting on the cell contents, not other properties simultaneously. [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 19:52, 25 July 2013 (UTC) == Little Free Phrasebook Libraries? == Any takers on the concept of the [http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/ Little Free Library]? That could complement the understand and respect sections of every travel guide! --[[User:Lo Ximiendo|Lo Ximiendo]] ([[User talk:Lo Ximiendo|talk]]) 01:58, 16 September 2013 (UTC) :How so? The Little Free Libraries are small physical structures holding books for people to borrow and exchange. What does that have to do with our travel guides? [[User:LtPowers|LtPowers]] ([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]]) 02:09, 16 September 2013 (UTC) ::If the little free libraries have all the local color that travellers desire (along with the necessary phrasebooks and maps and leaflets, if needed), that would be an ingenious combination if travel agencies are aware of them? --[[User:Lo Ximiendo|Lo Ximiendo]] ([[User talk:Lo Ximiendo|talk]]) 03:50, 16 September 2013 (UTC) == Organise categories? == Although all languages should be valued, I can't help feeling that this page is too complex to help the traveler. It lists a lot of languages such as [[Esperanto]] which although I do not object to being in WV, is still not particularly relevant for travelers. Also listing 'German' as a relevant language for Africa is really stretching things a bit. (Yes, there are a few small communities where it is spoken, but it is very edge case to say you would desperately need to speak German there) Could we reorganise with a 'main languages' section, and a 'minority language' section for those who are interested? [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 07:27, 10 August 2014 (UTC) == Sign languages == Iirc, some peoples can't say anything with his/her mouth, and if I had forgot my notebook, then I'll have to use my hands to "say" these phrases. Thus, a phrasebook for sign language would likely useful. --[[User:Liuxinyu970226|Liuxinyu970226]] ([[User talk:Liuxinyu970226|talk]]) 05:30, 14 August 2014 (UTC) :There are dozens of sign languages around the world, so it would require dozens of phrasebooks, none of which would be able to follow our usual format, and all of which would require enhanced multimedia: minimally extensive use of pictures and possibly even video. That's a tall order for extremely limited benefit. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 00:10, 15 August 2014 (UTC) ::Not to mention the fact that you would pretty much never find yourself in a situation to use most travel phrasebook phrases in sign language in the real world. When would you ever need to use sign language to order food in a restaurant, ask questions about hotel rooms, ask a stranger what time it is, or get yourself out of a fix with the cops? Totally impractical for travel anywhere. [[User:Texugo|Texugo]] ([[User talk:Texugo|talk]]) 01:10, 15 August 2014 (UTC) == Collaboration with Wikipedia users == Hi, quite a lot of these phrasebooks aren't that complete, and some don't even have the first section filled out ([[Sesotho phrasebook]]). Seeing that if someone here knew these languages, they would have plunged forward and filled them in, should we ask Wikipedia users who know these languages to help contribute? See [[w:Category:User st]] (category of Wikipedia users who speak Sesotho), could we contact some of them and ask if they're willing to contribute to the phrasebook? Thanks. <span style="border=3px double #0075EA">[[User:Seagull123|'''<span style="background:#304747;color:#BED6D6">&nbsp;Seagull123&nbsp;</span>''']][[User talk:Seagull123|'''<span style="color:#304747;background-color:#BED6D;">&nbsp;Φ&nbsp;</span>''']]</span> 13:41, 21 December 2015 (UTC) :'''Yes''' Why not? We're all in this together, so it's hardly spamming. Note that you can also check out [[w:st:Category:User en]] (that category doesn't presently exist but the principle holds for other potential user language categories). —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:37, 21 December 2015 (UTC) ::Sounds like a good idea. A single, friendly notice to a limited number of users who might be able to help doesn't seem like spamming at all. [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 15:34, 21 December 2015 (UTC) {{Ping|JuliasTravels|Koavf}} Is there a particular phrasebook we would start with? I would suggest one which is a relatively useful one but is still an outline... maybe the [[Bengali phrasebook]] or the [[Portuguese phrasebook]] (both are in the ''World'' section of the phrasebook list). <span style="border=3px double #0075EA">[[User:Seagull123|'''<span style="background:#304747;color:#BED6D6">&nbsp;Seagull123&nbsp;</span>''']][[User talk:Seagull123|'''<span style="color:#304747;background-color:#BED6D;">&nbsp;Φ&nbsp;</span>''']]</span> 15:48, 21 December 2015 (UTC) ::: Sure, but I must admit I haven't worked on our phrasebooks all that much. When we invite new users to contribute, it should be clear what we would like them to do. The Portuguese book, for example, has all the sentences translated. What do we need for it? Other sentences? Is there are fixed set? Do the translations need to be checked? Also, I wonder if it would make sense to just post in the Pub on Portuguese Wikipedia, instead of write to individual editors? [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 15:54, 21 December 2015 (UTC) ::::JuliasTravels, I just put the Portuguese one there because it's currently listed as an outline, and as it's in the world section, I thought it could be of a better standard. I think that it's still an outline because further down the list, it's just got the Portuguese phrase without a pronunciation. In regards to where we ask, do you mean [[pt:w:Wikipédia:Esplanada|here]]? (Portuguese village pump) or [[pt:Wikivoyage:Bar dos viajantes|here]] (Portuguese traveller's pub). I think writing to some Portuguese speaking contributors on English Wikipedia is better, as they will have a better understanding of English (having already contributed to an English wiki) and on Portuguese wiki, they might not speak English at all. <span style="border=3px double #0075EA">[[User:Seagull123|'''<span style="background:#304747;color:#BED6D6">&nbsp;Seagull123&nbsp;</span>''']][[User talk:Seagull123|'''<span style="color:#304747;background-color:#BED6D;">&nbsp;Φ&nbsp;</span>''']]</span> 16:21, 21 December 2015 (UTC) :::::Sure, it makes sense to start with the most important ones, so Portuguese is a good choice. I just meant that we should specify what kind of help we need, because it is not so obvious from looking at the article, if you're not familiar with phrasebooks. You make a good point about the users. [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 16:33, 21 December 2015 (UTC) :OK, that's a good idea, we could say something like "can you help add pronunciations to the phrases on the page and check whether the phrases are correct". <span style="border=3px double #0075EA">[[User:Seagull123|'''<span style="background:#304747;color:#BED6D6">&nbsp;Seagull123&nbsp;</span>''']][[User talk:Seagull123|'''<span style="color:#304747;background-color:#BED6D;">&nbsp;Φ&nbsp;</span>''']]</span> 16:39, 21 December 2015 (UTC) ::Also, I've made a bit of a example message to invite people here to help with phrasebooks, it's [[User:Seagull123/sandbox|here]], edit it if you want, please make it better! <span style="border=3px double #0075EA">[[User:Seagull123|'''<span style="background:#304747;color:#BED6D6">&nbsp;Seagull123&nbsp;</span>''']][[User talk:Seagull123|'''<span style="color:#304747;background-color:#BED6D;">&nbsp;Φ&nbsp;</span>''']]</span> 17:06, 21 December 2015 (UTC) I've (finally) found two editors who have both edited recently and are able to speak/translate Portuguese. They are: [[w:User:Rui Gabriel Correia]] and [[w:User:Callmemirela]]. If no one objects, I'll send them a message (based on the one I've written [[User:Seagull123/sandbox|here]]) later today. <span style="border=3px double #0075EA">[[User:Seagull123|'''<span style="background:#304747;color:#BED6D6">&nbsp;Seagull123&nbsp;</span>''']][[User talk:Seagull123|'''<span style="color:#304747;background-color:#BED6D;">&nbsp;Φ&nbsp;</span>''']]</span> 17:53, 21 December 2015 (UTC) :If you're seeking discussion, it's probably a good idea to wait just a bit more than (half) a day. There's no rush, maybe give others a chance to weigh in? [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 19:11, 21 December 2015 (UTC) ::'''For what it's worth''' work is already being done on [[Portuguese phrasebook]]. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:10, 26 December 2015 (UTC) == Adding soundbites == I think it would be a good idea to add recorded sound clips of the sentences, so that phrasebook users can recognise them as they are spoken. Also useful in getting the pronunciation right. What do you think? [[User:Pikolas|Pikolas]] ([[User talk:Pikolas|talk]]) 14:08, 14 January 2016 (UTC) :I agree but, unfortunately, previous discussions have never resulted in a consensus to allow these. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:44, 17 January 2016 (UTC) == pronunciation samples == {{swept}} I was just looking at the Dutch phrasebook and realised that some of the pronunciation explanations are quite confusing. Some phonemes simply don't exist in English. Perfect pronunciation is not a goal of a phrasebook, but it's hard to explain a sound even by approximation, if it doesn't exist in English. Commons has a wide range or pronunciation files. Using them seems just as straightforward for the traveller as giving a somewhat similar explanation in English, and much more accurate. Do we have any policy on using them? If using them is okay, what's the best way to do it? I tried one in [[Dutch_phrasebook#Pronunciation]] but because we don't have the template here, it sits on the next line instead of on the same one.. Any thoughts? [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 8 February 2016 (UTC) :We have had a similar discussion at [[talk:German phrasebook]] which unfortunately did not result in much getting done. A similar thing happened at [[talk:Spanish phrasebook]] a while later. I still like the idea. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 17:00, 8 February 2016 (UTC) ::Policy is not to use audio files until we can gain a consensus to use them, and then presumably to set some sort of standards. I suggest that a first step would be to gain approval for an experiment on a single phrasebook. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 01:28, 9 February 2016 (UTC) :::This is a bit of a tangent, but I think that the "experiment on a single page" idea is not so good. Sometimes an idea works brilliantly on one (cherry-picked) page, but its faults become apparent when you expand it to others. I think that five or ten should be considered a minimum size for a useful experiment. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:57, 9 February 2016 (UTC) ::::We're talking about an exceptionally large task, here, and one for which no single person is likely to be able to contribute to more than one phrasebook. What is the value in granting license for you to add audio to multiple phrasebooks when, by necessity, you would have to pick one to start with anyway? [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 03:00, 9 February 2016 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure that adding dozens of pre-existing audio files (many of these phrases already exist for common languages) to a page is truly an "exceptionally large" task, and even a subset might be enough to show the idea, but I'm speaking of the general case. Testing ''any'' idea on one page out of the current 27,180 articles doesn't show you whether the idea works in general; it really only tells you whether your current implementation works on the one selected page. This is valuable (for example, if it doesn't work well on ''any'' one page, then by definition it will not work well on ''all'' of them), but it is seriously insufficient (for example, that might be the only page in the entire project that your idea really works well on). :::::Also, it might be useful to test different approaches to the same general idea, which probably requires using multiple pages. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:54, 9 February 2016 (UTC) ::::::Let's not kill the main idea and discussion by focusing on theoretical problems in the testing phase :) I understand the concerns but I don't think this has ever been a problem in practice. A single test article seems quite fine as a starting point since our phrasebooks are all very similar and we'll first need to test some basics anyway. We can go from there, if it turns out to be insufficient. Reading the discussion on the German phrasebook talkpage, there seems to be plenty of support for an experiment, so let's just get started and discuss concrete issues as we encounter them. Let's talk about the visualisation first. Then we can set up an example. I know of these options so far: ::::::*1 : eins ([[File:Loudspeaker.svg|15px|Lautsprecherbild|link=Media:De-eins.ogg]] ''[[Media:De-eins.ogg|ighnss]]'' ::::::*2 : zwei [[File:De-zwei.ogg|Zwei audio]] ::::::The first one takes you to a different page, which seems less ideal when using the the phrasebook. The second one is much bigger though, and I'm not sure how to get it on the same line. Any other ideas? [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 16:01, 9 February 2016 (UTC) I would prefer the smaller symbol as immediately clickable, i.e. producing the sound without taking the user to a different page first. How do we implement this on mobile though? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 19:27, 9 February 2016 (UTC) :[[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]]'s first example is problematic, because there are two clickable links. I would prefer: ::* '''eins''' [aɪ̯ns] [[Media:De-eins.ogg|&#x1F50A;]] :where I have used the Unicode speaker symbol, instead of our image. But that's still problematic, as [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] has pointed out, so I might prefer: ::*'''eins''' [aɪ̯ns] [[File:De-eins.ogg]] :if only we had some way to make the image display on the same line as the preceding text. Providing both IPA pronunciation and an audio link is much better than trying to re-invent pronunciation representation schemes, as we have so ignominiously done at, e.g., [[Spanish phrasebook]]. [[User:Peter Chastain|Peter Chastain]] ([[User talk:Peter Chastain|talk]]) 04:58, 10 February 2016 (UTC) ::The <nowiki>{{audio-pron}}</nowiki> template, at Wiktionary, puts the image inline, as seen [https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peter_Chastain/Sandbox&oldid=37200388 here]. The image is still a bit larger than I would prefer, but if we adapted the template for use here, we could change that. [[User:Peter Chastain|Peter Chastain]] ([[User talk:Peter Chastain|talk]]) 06:14, 10 February 2016 (UTC) : IPA and audio recordings are the only unambiguous general ways to represent speech in another language; we should provide both wherever they are useful. If possible, the audio link should go directly to sound, not to another web page. : In some cases, I think including Spanish, the written form of a language may also be unambiguous once a few rules are learned. For those (or at least the ones in a latin alphabet), we can minimize the use of both IPA and audio, rely more on the written form. This does imply that phrasebooks for such languages should cover the necessary rules. : In general, attempts to represent foreign sounds with English-based examples are doomed from the start. One problem is that some sounds (the round front vowels in French, the velar consonants in German, Persian, ...) are almost impossible to represent that way. Another is that different English speakers pronounce various things quite differently. In general, I'd say the sooner we can get rid of all such attempts, the better. : Would an expedition to fix these problems be worthwhile? It looks like a big enough task to justify such an effort. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 06:38, 10 February 2016 (UTC) ::First: I'd rather the audio samples be in the article, not external links that require migrating away from the page. Secondly, on an expedition: Yes, this would be worth the effort, but only if the work won't go to waste because of opposition to this kind of change. Allowing audio samples is a policy change. So I think we should make sure that people who have previously objected won't stand in the way before taking on this project. If we know they would not support this no matter what, that would be unfortunate but also a time-saver for editors. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:52, 10 February 2016 (UTC) :::Well iirc there was some opposition towards replacing the current system with IPA and there might be people who argue against adding too many different types of pronunciation aid. That said I think we should proceed. Probably specifically asking those who expressed concern to eliminate any misunderstandings and avoid mistakes is a good way forward. If we cannot gain consensus that would indeed be unfortunate, but if we know that beforehand, we can spare us a lot of effort and frustration. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 10:58, 10 February 2016 (UTC) ::: I completely agree with Ikan; audio samples should be in the article. Clicking on one should give a sound but have no visible effect except perhaps a change of icon colour. ::: Problems with IPA are that many people do not know it and some computer systems may lack the fonts to display it correctly. Despite those, WP and more-or-less all dictionaries use it. I'd say we should too; it is the only way to display pronunciation on the screen or page that works for any language. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 16:19, 10 February 2016 (UTC) ::::Wikipedia and dictionaries have different goals than our phrasebooks do. We're not trying to document accurate pronunciations; we're trying to provide a quick way for an English speaker to say a line and have it more-or-less understood. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 02:45, 11 February 2016 (UTC) :::::If our only choices were between IPA and something else, I would probably agree with you: IPA is difficult to learn and understand. Audio is very easy, and after hearing a few clips, the traveller probably won't have to listen to them all. And yes, I would also use IPA, because our pseudo-English transliterations are unteneble, as the discussions at [[Talk:Spanish phrasebook|Spanish phrasebook]] demonstrate. [[User:Peter Chastain|Peter Chastain]] ([[User talk:Peter Chastain|talk]]) 00:05, 12 February 2016 (UTC) :[[Talk:Phrasebooks]] would probably be a better place for development of this proposal. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 02:45, 11 February 2016 (UTC) ::We can decamp there, but would you please indicate whether you would be against any use of audio samples for phrasebooks? It would appear that quite a number of us believe those are the best ways to help English speakers say something in a way that could be understood, and much clearer, especially for certain languages, than attempts at pseudo-pronunciations. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:55, 11 February 2016 (UTC) :::Let's keep the momentum and broader input we have here, for now.. We can move the discussion there later. I completely agree that the main goal is to give a simple and quick way for travellers to communicate. That's exactly why the use of sound makes sense. :::* For a traveller, a sound version is much easier to imitate and gives a much better chance of being understood than any kind of transliteration. It's especially true for languages that are less related to English (like Chinese or Arabic). For the Dutch phrasebook, I'd expect pronunciations to be rather off but understandable. For Arabic phrases, however, I dare say that many English native speakers, especially those who have limited experience with foreign languages, would probably get the pronunciation so wrong that they wouldn't be understood. :::*A huge number of our users have learned English as a second language. In fact, there are more speakers of English as a second language, than native English speakers in the world. We all know that millions of those second-language speakers have issues in their pronunciation, varying from slight accents to serious mistakes. Passive understanding is typically better than active speech. Even if we come up with a transliteration that gives a reasonably understandable pronunciation when used by a native speaker, it might generate completely different sounds when applied by someone with a heavy Indian, Chinese or Russian accent. If we have a solution that might overcome this issue, it seems silly not to use it. :::*For many people, using phrases in a foreign language that they don't know or understand otherwise can be daunting. Especially with the increasing numbers of areas where you can simply be online (I have been online for at least 75% of my travels in the past 3 years), and with the future being downloads on devices rather than paper prints, future spoken versions could offer the option to play complete sentences. <small> One might even wonder if, should we not offer it, Google translate will make our phrasebooks completely obsolete in a few years. Being completely honest, that's one of the reasons why I haven't ever put any effort in our phrasebooks.</small> ::: Any ideas about how to get the speaker/player on the same line as the text? [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 13:14, 11 February 2016 (UTC) :::: The <nowiki>{{audio-pron}}</nowiki> template, at Wiktionary, does just that. I cannot show this here, without importing the template, but you can see an example in [https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=User:Peter_Chastain/Sandbox&oldid=37200388 my sandbox there]. The image is still a bit larger than I would prefer, but if we adapted the template for use here, we could change that. [[User:Peter Chastain|Peter Chastain]] ([[User talk:Peter Chastain|talk]]) 13:25, 11 February 2016 (UTC) See also: * [[phab:T5726]] * [[:m:2015 Community_Wishlist_Survey/Archive#Interactivity| Proposal for Community Tech team]] from [[w:nl:User:Jcwf]] Presumably there are more; this is something that many projects would benefit from. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:18, 11 February 2016 (UTC) :I think the most important thing is that something gets done. The status quo is untenbale. Do you know anybody who has actually ''used'' our legacy "phonetic" English? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:57, 11 February 2016 (UTC) ::I largely understand them (the system was designed for native speakers of American English, after all), but I've never tried to use them. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 06:39, 12 February 2016 (UTC) :::@[[User:Peter Chastain|Peter Chastain]]; if you know your way around templates, it would be useful if you could import it here (on an experimental base for now, of course). If that turns out to work well, we can create a test article to discuss if it would be acceptable on a larger scale. [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 21:41, 15 February 2016 (UTC) ::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], [[phab:T5726]] (a simple loudspeaker icon that you can click for audio) would be great. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of <nowiki>{{audio-pron}}</nowiki>, but maybe we don't them. I see you are a WMF community liaison and have been involved in this phab request. Is it your sense that this might actually get done? [[User:Peter Chastain|Peter Chastain]] ([[User talk:Peter Chastain|talk]]) 04:12, 16 February 2016 (UTC) ::::[[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]], I am very much a novice at template writing but would love to take a stab, especially if nobody is in a hurry and if a template expert were willing to hold my hand, perhaps in a real-time chat like IRC. But first, we should decide what we want. (Hence my comments to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]: If WMF is developing what we want, we should wait for it instead.) <nowiki>{{audio-pron}}</nowiki> calls other templates, which in turn call other templates, but we might not need them all. I think an administrator needs to import them, along with the edit history, to meet the attribution requirement of our Creative Commons license. [[User:Peter Chastain|Peter Chastain]] ([[User talk:Peter Chastain|talk]]) 04:12, 16 February 2016 (UTC) :::::I don't expect the WMF to do anything about this in the next six months, and probably not this year. If you'd like, I can ask around and see if my estimate is correct. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:11, 17 February 2016 (UTC) ::::::That's too bad then. We seem a stuck :-) I do believe audiofiles is the way to go, but if we can't find a proper way to display them, I don't see how we can make a good test article. [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 22:07, 24 February 2016 (UTC) [unindent] Any update on the status of the proposed audio sample button? We really should move on this as soon as we can. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:26, 4 April 2018 (UTC) == Suggestion: adding prominent slang and swear words to the [[Arabic phrasebook]] and to all the other phrasebooks == {{swept}} Most travelers whom get to experience a new culture, usually also are exposed to the various commonly used slang words, as well as, in many cases common swear words (which one better be aware of for the instances in which one is offended by the locals). For this reason, at the Hebrew Wikivoyage we started adding a prominent slang and swear words section at the bottom of each phrasebook. For example, the following phrasebook currently appears at the [[Arabic phrasebook]] of the Hebrew Wikivoyage (I translated the Hebrew parts to English): === ''Prominent Arabic slang and swear words'' === ''While the slang words and the offensive swear words in the following list are quite common in the discourse of the Arabic-speaking youth, it is important to emphasize that many of these words are generally considered offensive, especially among Arabic-speaking adults. While you may want to refrain from using the offensive words in this list, you might want to be aware of them during your trip as in some instances, that information might help you know when locals are trying to insult you.'' {| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" !bgcolor=#EEEEEE|English !bgcolor=#EEEEEE|Arabic !bgcolor=#EEEEEE|English transliteration |- | Dick || ? || Zib / Zibi |- | Stupid || ? || Mahabul / Ahabal |- | Stupid || ? || Dba |- | Stupid || ? || Hmar |- | Donkey, stupid || ? || Jachsh |- | Disgusting || ? || Eichs, Jora |- | Old person || ? || Hatiar |- | I know nothing about it / I do not know || أَنَا عَارِف || Ana Aref? |- | Bummer || ? || Ba'asa |- | For real || ? || Ashkara |- | Beware! || ? || Dir Balak! |- | You dog || ? || Ya Kalb |- | Bitch, whore || شرموطة || Sharmouta |- | Bitch, whore || شرموطة || Kachba |- | Your mother's vagina || شرموطة || Kos Emek |- | Uncivilized person || شرموطة || Ars |- | Motherfucker || يا ابن الشرموطة || Ya Ibn el Sharmouta |- | Kiss my ass || الحس طيزي || Tel-has Tee-ze |- | I hope your house would be destroyed || ? || Yakhrab Baytak |- | Oh my god! || ? || Yaa Raabi! / Ya Alla! |- | Godforsaken place || ? || Tizinabi |- | Very good, excellent || ? || Sababa |- | Congratulations, well done || ? || Sahtein |} Would you support adding these types of sections to the English Wikivoyage as well? [[User:ויקיג&#39;אנקי|ויקיג&#39;אנקי]] ([[User talk:ויקיג&#39;אנקי|talk]]) 18:38, 10 February 2016 (UTC) :Frankly, no. I don't think it's a great idea at all. It's of course possible that people encounter these words, but that's true for hundreds of other common words and expressions too. I've travelled quite a bit in Arabic speaking countries and I know quite a bit of Arabic too (including some of these words). I don't have the impression that people use them a lot towards tourists; I don't think they ever did so to address me. It seems absolute overkill to include such an extensive list of bad language. It would give a completely wrong impression of the language and attitude people are likely to encounter when visiting the Arabic speaking countries, imho. By the way, the translation of "I don't know" is missing لا. It now means "I know" instead of "I don't know". [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 19:55, 10 February 2016 (UTC) ::I understand. In my opinion though, at the very least we should consider having a section for only the most commonly used prominent slang words that are relevant to tourists. ::By the way, the "I don't know" sentence, is actually said like that and pronounced like a question - "Ana Aref?", and sometimes people say that with their shoulders up, to indicate one really know nothing about the question one is asked (it is somewhat similar to saying "do you really mistake me for an expert on that subject?". [[User:ויקיג&#39;אנקי|ויקיג&#39;אנקי]] ([[User talk:ויקיג&#39;אנקי|talk]]) 20:06, 10 February 2016 (UTC) :::I think trying to document the full range of slang can easily become a fool's errand. I know nothing of Arabic except for the fact that "yalla" has entered German slang among certain groups, but judging from the languages I do know, slang is in too fast a Flux and too different regionally for us to even attempt it. The word tuani(s) that is rather common in Nicaragua for instance is unlikely to be understood by a Mexican. Most school books on the learning of languages do not provide "bad words" yet by some miraculous intellectual osmosis even the laziest students can list George Carlin's "dirty words" after hardly half a year of learning English. We might wish to point out common pitfalls (like "coger" which means "take" in Spain and something else entirely in other places) but we should not strive to become urban dictionary of a hundred and fifty languages. [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 20:39, 10 February 2016 (UTC) ::::Are these words really uniform in pronunciation, meaning and usage throughout the Arabic speaking world? My very limited knowledge on the subject makes me believe probably not. ::::On the other hand, if a word is '''very''' common to hear then probably worth listing --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:45, 10 February 2016 (UTC) ::::: Perhaps, but I am not sure even then. If local people are addressing you, as a foreigner relying on a phrasebook, they are hardly using slang if they want you to understand. And if they are trying to offend you without your noticing, you probably notice the situation in other ways – or remain ignorant of it even knowing a few of the words that could be used. Drawing conclusions from what you think are offending words, in a language you at most know the basics of, can quickly get worse than just being ignorant about the awkward situation. Some of the words (or words pronounced similarly enough) might well be used in a totally neutral manner. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 21:14, 10 February 2016 (UTC) ::::::I agree, and no, these slang expressions are not universal. ''Sometimes'' is the operative word when it comes to Ana Aref :) It's a specific use of a very common sentence, and not even all that popular in most Arabic speaking countries, to my knowledge. In a particular context with particular body language, words can assume different of even opposite meanings. That kind of language (use) never belongs in a phrase book though, because it doesn't work when tourists use it without the correct context and it can cause a lot of confusing. Ana aref is simply "I know". When you shrug and grin and use it in a suitable (slang) conversation, then yes, it may be used to mean "I don't have a clue". If someone is giving you directions to the station in an area you don't know, and he asks if you know where the mosque is (to tell you how to walk from there), answering with ana aref would be a particularly bad idea. If you're a tourist and you know only a few sentences of Arabic, any Arab will understand "ana aref" as "I know". Another problem with slang in Arabic is that it differs greatly from country to country. Half of these words may be popular in, say, Palestine, but might not be popular at all in Syria or Egypt. [[User:JuliasTravels|JuliasTravels]] ([[User talk:JuliasTravels|talk]]) 21:31, 10 February 2016 (UTC) :::::::I oppose this idea in the most emphatic terms possible. First off, swear words have differing levels of vulgarity between different cultures - take the word "cunt" for example, which is considered extremely vulgar in North American English, somewhat less so in UK English, and whose French equivalent (''con'') is barely considered profane at all; whereas "mother insults" are pretty mild, schoolyard-level taunts in the Anglosphere yet are among the worst things you could say to someone from Latin America or Mediterranean Europe. Our phrasebooks are intended for travellers, not students of language, so including swear words in them without a pretty in-depth level of cultural context that Wikivoyage is not designed to provide could lead to some pretty nasty unintended consequences. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, one of out goals at Wikivoyage is (or should be) to foster a sense of goodwill among travellers and those who come into contact with them, and I think it impugns that goal pretty gravely to teach our readers terms of abuse that might be used against their hosts. -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 22:52, 10 February 2016 (UTC) ::::::::Agreed: outside the scope of Wikivoyage. Swearing is a fine art, fraught with danger, and Wiktionary is a good starting point but only that. A WV phrasebook cannot begin to do it justice. [[User:Peter Chastain|Peter Chastain]] ([[User talk:Peter Chastain|talk]]) 00:08, 11 February 2016 (UTC) :::::::::I definitely agree that this is a bad idea. The way I see it, the phrasebooks should present words and expressions that are among the most necessary and useful. In the [[Malay phrasebook]], I've included a lot of words for foods that are not part of the basic template, because makan (eating) is so important to Malaysians and food is so delicious there. So it's not that every phrasebook should have only a minimal amount of content, but I really don't see why it's important to teach beginners in a language how to curse like a sailor. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:34, 11 February 2016 (UTC) ::: I think it best to leave them out of the phrasebooks as they can be found elsewhere should one want to attain them. Of course it is not uncommon to encounter swearing during one's travels but as mentioned above, they can be found elsewhere. One often learns those words and phrases early when discovering languages; however, WV is not the place to do so IMHO. -- Ikan did you mean curse like a "matroc"? -- [[User:Matroc|Matroc]] ([[User talk:Matroc|talk]]) 02:05, 11 February 2016 (UTC) ::::Does that mean "sailor" in some language? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:51, 11 February 2016 (UTC) :::::A damned tabernacle with a chalice full of communion wafers! You do realise that all of this will be complicated greatly by concepts being used as swear, curse or expletives in one language that might be rather meaningless in another. (For instance, that burst of religious terminology that's meaningless in English probably says something really bad en français au Québec, non?). I don't suggest pretending that the voyager will not encounter these words (au contraire!) but it'll take more than a mere literal translation to convey what's very strong language at one destination. For instance, "con" in French (literally) is a female anatomy part but (de facto) is a fairly mild term meaning "stupid"; bring religion into a place where historically the Church has been far too powerful and the reaction is entirely different. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 18:12, 11 February 2016 (UTC) You all convinced me that is not a good idea here on Engvoy, or elsewhere on Wikivoyage (eg, the Hebrew Wikivoyage). I will be removing those sections from the Hebvoy phrasebooks. Thanks for everyone's feedback. [[User:ויקיג&#39;אנקי|ויקיג&#39;אנקי]] ([[User talk:ויקיג&#39;אנקי|talk]]) 03:02, 11 February 2016 (UTC) == Wikipedia links == Are we linking Wikipedia articles about each language in the sidebar of phrasebooks? I think that would be appropriate. Any objections? Or should we just use the Wikidata link? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:38, 12 June 2016 (UTC) :As far as I know, we do both. See [[French phrasebook]] for instance. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 01:26, 13 June 2016 (UTC) ::Thanks. That sidebar looks redundant, with 2 links to Wikipedia. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:30, 13 June 2016 (UTC) :::That happens a lot, as we have both Wikidata providing links and our own <nowiki>[[Wikipedia:foo]]</nowiki> interwiki link code. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 01:16, 14 June 2016 (UTC) ::::But it seems undesirable to me. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:53, 14 June 2016 (UTC) :::::It may be, but that's a bigger policy issue. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 21:00, 15 June 2016 (UTC) == Is there any threshold of usefulness? == I am still strongly of the opinion that no traveler really benefits from knowing [[Esperanto phrasebook|Esperanto]], except if they want to meet other Esperanto enthusiasts. But that said, with the glaring exception of Esperanto, is there any threshold of usefulness that is or should be applied to languages on this travel guide? For example, [[Ladino phrasebook|Ladino]] has a rich history, but in what destination is it really useful to know how to speak it? Please discuss whether there is or should be a threshold of usefulness to languages covered by supposedly travel-relevant phrasebooks on this site, and if so, how we could determine where to draw the line. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:18, 17 September 2016 (UTC) :'''See also''' [[Manx phrasebook]] for instance, which explicitly states (and rightly so) that every person who speaks Manx is also fluent in English. Certainly, there is some utility in being able to read some signage but those will all be in English as well in public spaces. If someone wants to learn Manx (or Ladino or several of the languages we have here), then that is worthwhile but mostly as an academic exercise or possibly to connect with one's roots rather than actual travel. I'm not necessarily arguing for deletion but just providing some perspective. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:24, 17 September 2016 (UTC) ::It's a little hard to draw a line but if the language isn't a majority nor official language anywhere, then it's probably safe to say that the phrasebook is of no use — at least in the same sense as other phrasebooks. ::"Exotic" phrasebooks could possibly be developed in the direction of Travel topics instead, presenting more of the culture related to that language, like e.g. Esperanto events, traditional Manx cuisine etc. [[User:Ypsilon|ϒpsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 13:00, 17 September 2016 (UTC) :::I would be inclined to agree that we shouldn't bother maintaining a phrasebook for a language that isn't in exclusive use somewhere. I note with some relief no one's tried to make a Latin phrasebook. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 22:58, 17 September 2016 (UTC) ::::On second thought, 'exclusive use' is a bit overly strict. Esperanto I can see keeping because one might find an Esperanto speaker almost anywhere. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 22:59, 17 September 2016 (UTC) :::::How widespread is Pig Latin speaking? ;-) Seriously, how great a chance is there anywhere to find Esperanto speakers, rather than people who speak English? Also, if we're not maintaining a phrasebook, what should we do with it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 18 September 2016 (UTC) ::::::It would be up for deletion if it has no practical utility. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 19:49, 19 September 2016 (UTC) {{Ping|Mx. Granger|Ikan Kekek}} Generally, the precedent in the past for these created languages ([[Wikivoyage:Votes_for_deletion/March_2017#Ido_phrasebook]] is the main example) was that we moved them to a userspace somewhere. That seems to a reasonable way to deal with [[Esperanto]]: move to it to someone's userspace. Otherwise, we're setting one standard for Ido and another for Esperanto, which doesn't really make sense. The general standard for Wikivoyage is to combine its main policies with "the traveler comes first", but there is no evidence that the scenario of a non-Esperanto speaker and an Esperanto speaker has ever occurred on Wikivoyage, meaning there isn't currently a traveler to come first. We're now in an odd position: delete Ido and keep Esperanto? [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) 13:41, 17 May 2018 (UTC) :It makes perfect sense to keep Esperanto and delete Ido, because Esperanto is (barely) useful for travel and Ido is not. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 15:14, 17 May 2018 (UTC) ::In terms of establishing a threshold for what languages we should keep, I might suggest the following standard (this is just a first attempt, and might need to be improved): :::We should only have a phrasebook for a language if it is useful in some realistic travel situation, excluding activities where the whole point of the activity is to use the language. ::This would allow [[Esperanto phrasebook|Esperanto]] (because of the Pasporta Servo) and [[Catalan phrasebook|Catalan]] (because speaking a bit of it is a good way to make a good impression with the locals, and it's useful for reading signs), but it would exclude languages like Ido and Klingon (because as far as I know no one ever really speaks them except at dedicated events) and Ancient Greek (because it's not realistically useful for communicating with anyone nowadays). —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 15:36, 17 May 2018 (UTC) :::If all we have for some hypothetical language is "activities where the whole point of the activity is to use the language", then the activity is a travel topic and the phrasebook is part of the travel topic article. As long as the topic itself is notable enough as a motive for travel, it's legitimate. [[User:K7L|K7L]] ([[User talk:K7L|talk]]) 16:58, 17 May 2018 (UTC) ::::I agree with this, and I concede that Esperanto passes the test - just barely, as you say. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:07, 17 May 2018 (UTC) == Phrasebooks == {{swept}} I think we have had discussions about the two (three) possible ways to visualize pronunciation more than once now... There are in short: *pseudo-phonetics using an English based system - very inaccurate prone to being misunderstood, arguably the one English speakers understand the best *IPA symbols - not ambiguous, not English based - arguably unlikely to be known by many people *Audio files: Hard to do (we'd need a bunch of native speakers), hard to get out in a pinch (e.g. the check comes in a restaurant and you want to know what to say ''now''), difficult to make portable; cannot be printed - Upside: everybody understands it and it is the least unambiguous. Now we will most likely not get to any solution, because we did not the last time around, but maybe some combination of two of the three or all three might be a good idea? Alternatively, we might seriously consider whether phrasebook are / should be part of our mission with the "others do it better by default" argument. I don't know whether this has merit, but a lot has changed since the first phrasebooks were written on this project... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 13:00, 16 June 2016 (UTC) :{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} Since the traveller comes first, we should employ the most usable option which is some psuedo-phonetics. Small and unintrusive icons for audio which are excluded in print would be helpful but as you point out, it will be awhile before we have recordings of everything. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:42, 16 June 2016 (UTC) ::Every voyage begins with single step. But we have to take that step if we want to get somewhere... At any rate, you oppose IPA? [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 22:47, 16 June 2016 (UTC) :::{{Ping|Hobbitschuster}} Not at all! Just think of what's ''maximally'' useful. We could even have IPA in a chart at the beginning ''alongside'' the more intelligible pronunciations and then just use the non-standard but easier to understanding pronunciations throughout the guides. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:57, 16 June 2016 (UTC) ::::You see, I think IPA is easier to understand. Because while some sybols are hard to grasp, they always mean precisely the same thing in any given context. No system based on the incredibly illogical English letters to sounds system could even come close to that. And that is before you fogure in sounds English does not have. I understand that some people will not know or understand IPA, but as debates about whether Spanish e sounds like "e" or "ay" (the latter being a sure telltale sign for a broad American/English accent imho) have shown, English is ill-equipped to show how other languages are pronounced. In some cases those pseudo-pronunciations might even confuse people unnecessarily. Spanish or German letters to sounds relations are pretty straightforward, but if it says "bwaynous dee-ars", even people who have understood the Spanish pronunciation logic might get confused.... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 14:25, 17 June 2016 (UTC) :::::It would be "BWAY-nohs DEE-ahs", which, rendered by a native speaker of most English dialects, comes out close enough for most native Spanish speakers to understand (or so I would think). IPA is great for accuracy, but unless you have a good majority of the hundreds of symbols memorized, useless for rendering foreign sentences on the fly. [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 20:29, 19 June 2016 (UTC) ::::::We have to explain what sounds exist in a given language at the beginning of the article regardless. And some sounds are impossible to represent by English letters because they don't exist in English. And most languages we would have phrasebooks on don't have hundreds of sounds but a more manageable number somewhere around fifty or lower than that. So it may make sense to explain the sounds at the beginning (meaning the readers can make sense of the IPA symbols) and then give them the IPA symbols with the words. Because quite frankly "bad is good enough" should not be a motto, not even in the crutch we give people trying to pronounce our phrasebooks... [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:13, 19 June 2016 (UTC) ::::::: I cannot talk for native speakers, but for me, with a quite phonetic writing system in my own language(s), the IPA codes often really are much more readable than the English approximations. Most sounds in the languages I know have IPA symbols that look like the letters used for these sounds (a or ɑ for a, e or ɛ for e etc.), thus one can concentrate on the odd ones, or nuances of the quasi-familiar ones. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:54, 20 June 2016 (UTC) ::::::::Same here. I think part of this debate is whether we should address English native speakers first and foremost (soodou founeticks) or speakers of all languages who read English (IPA) [[User:Hobbitschuster|Hobbitschuster]] ([[User talk:Hobbitschuster|talk]]) 21:54, 20 June 2016 (UTC) :::::::::Considering there are no other phrasebooks accessible to monolingual English speakers except for these, while polyglots have (at least theoretically) the option of using phrasebooks in their native languages, I should think we would have to target English native speakers as the primary audience. (Also, if a language has sounds in it that aren't present in English, how exactly does IPA help, unless the reader also knows a language that does have the sound?) [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small><sup>([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])</sup></small> 21:10, 22 June 2016 (UTC) ::::::::::That would be where audio samples would come in. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:39, 4 April 2018 (UTC) :::::::::::I agree. IPA is a great tool for linguists and serious language-learners, but it's not practical for Wikivoyage. Travellers shouldn't have to learn a new alphabet of symbols just to get up and running with basic greetings in a new language, and if we expect them to do so, then we're not going to attract much traffic to our phrasebooks. :::::::::::Pretty much every online dictionary, or language-learning app / website I know (Oxford, Cambridge, Larousse, Babbel, Linguee, Duolingo, Wordreference, even Google Translate) uses audio files, even if some also use IPA. Now if we could integrate audio files in the same way as Wiktionary, that would be great. Getting a native speaker for each language would be ideal, but not necessary as long as the person is fluent or near-fluent. I would be comfortable being the voice of French, for instance (assuming my microphone was up to scratch). --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 09:01, 4 April 2018 (UTC) :::::::::::: Audio files would of course be extremely valuable. Still, reading IPA is faster than listening, and in many cases easier to grasp, so if it could be included without introducing too much clutter I definitively would like that resource. For the native vs non-native question, the possibility of creating phrasebooks in Cebuano does not help much until we have them, and you should not hold your breath for phrasebooks in 2,000 language versions of Wikivoyage turning up. The second-language speakers (readers) are here and we can either help them or turn them down. The "serious language learners" who benefit from IPA includes many who know just their mother tongue and English — or English and a second language (if a language has a few unfamiliar sounds and symbols, checking them in the Pronunciation section or on IPA (or some such page), or even learning them of the aeroplane is not that difficult). --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 15:05, 4 April 2018 (UTC) :::::::::::::My girlfriend is a singer, and singers use IPA all the time to learn the diction of unfamiliar languages (a few years ago, a chorus she was in sang songs in Estonian and Malay, for example). I'm not opposed to introducing IPA into our phrasebooks, but I would be opposed to using it instead of pseudo-pronunciations, and I think I would be opposed to using it without audio. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:43, 4 April 2018 (UTC) So, in order to move this along, I am quite happy to drop my opposition to IPA as long as it is used alongside something that is more instantly user-friendly, i.e. audio samples. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 09:16, 19 April 2018 (UTC) : I suppose we have somebody who (knows somebody who) knows the language well for every phrasebook regulars have been working with, and I suppose most of us has or knows somebody with recording facilities of some kind, so it shouldn't be too difficult to get samples for the sounds and phrases currently in the phrasebooks. Then of course, I speak Finland Swedish, not Swedish Swedish, my mother tongue may show when I pronounce Finnish, and I have no studio. Getting ideal samples may thus be more difficult. Also maintenance after those providing original samples left requires some more work. But we could definitely get samples that are better than the current pseudo-phonetics. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:13, 19 April 2018 (UTC) ::Agreed. Plus, most of the audio-samples on WP and Wiktionary are definitely not studio quality, but they are still understandable. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:46, 19 April 2018 (UTC) :::Did we come up with a good system for displaying audio files? I thought (at one point) that the links were taking people to Commons, to play the file there, and then you have to go back to the phrasebook page to keep reading. That isn't such a great user experience. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:56, 19 April 2018 (UTC) == New template == I've created {{tl|pron}} for standardizing pronunciations, which, in their current form, are error-ridden I've implemented it on an experimental basis at [[Māori phrasebook#Consonants]]. It's used and implemented similarly to [[Template:Rail-interchange]]. Is anyone opposed to use of this template? [[User:ARR8|ARR8]] ([[User talk:ARR8|{{int:Talkpagelinktext}}]] | [[Special:Contributions/ARR8|{{int:Contribslink}}]]) 05:28, 17 May 2019 (UTC) :I think it's fine. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:10, 17 May 2019 (UTC) ::It seems useful, but I urge people to be cautious about implementing it for languages they're not familiar with. Sometimes the example words are specifically chosen to match the language's phonology or phonotactics (see for instance "cheap" vs. "chore" in [[Chinese phrasebook]]) or there may be other phonological issues that are not obvious if you don't know the language. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 14:09, 17 May 2019 (UTC) == Cases in Uralic languages (funny) == https://forum.duolingo.com/comment/25690153/English-Swedish-German-Finnish-Dog-Joke Scroll down for the comic — now with extra Hungarian! --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 09:29, 19 June 2019 (UTC) :LOL! Note to others that you needn't understand any Uralic languages to get the joke.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:25, 19 June 2019 (UTC) :: Hilarious! Thanks for sharing! [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 15:03, 19 June 2019 (UTC) == Breadcrumb on language pages == I have added a basic title breadcrumb to the top of each language phrase book. Just a simple one back to this article so that anyone arriving on a language page from a search engine or Wikipedia can then navigate to this index page. Have not created any sub-classifications, not sure that is needed. --[[User:Traveler100|Traveler100]] ([[User talk:Traveler100|talk]]) 17:06, 19 October 2019 (UTC) :''Webale!'' That's [[Luganda phrasebook|Luganda]] for يعيشك., which is [[Tunisian Arabic phrasebook|Tunisian]] for ''Gelek spas''. Which is [[Kurdish]] for ''Merci beaucoup''.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:41, 19 October 2019 (UTC) == Phrasebooks == {{swept}} Hello, favorite people. My e-mail inbox at work this morning had a note about a Wikimedia France project, LinguaLibre (https://lingualibre.org ). They're recording words and short phrases, suitable for dictionaries, and of course I thought of our past discussions about getting recordings into the [[Phrasebooks]]. I don't know much about the project, but I hope that it will be a useful connection. [[User:Whatamidoing (WMF)|Whatamidoing (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Whatamidoing (WMF)|talk]]) 16:00, 4 June 2020 (UTC) :Thanks for letting us know about this. Just had a play around to establish what kind of files are on there. At least for French, it's mostly individual words and fixed expressions of the kind found in a dictionary, not phrases as such. Presumably, there's nothing stopping Wikivoyagers contributing the sentences that are in our phrasebooks, but if there were any consensus for doing that, we'd be better off uploading to Commons or locally. The LinguaLibre website is clunky and slow at the moment (for instance, a bad search will never return "no results", it will just keep loading indefinitely). Perhaps someone with more patience than me will have a better experience. Also, as it develops, it may have more of the phrases we need, and will become more user-friendly.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 17:07, 4 June 2020 (UTC) :: Perhaps it would be time for us to revisit recording phrasebook phrases and individual sounds and words from the Pronunciation section, and perhaps destination names, and including audio links in phrasebooks and guides. We should upload to Commons, not locally, so one could start right away, but to add audio links or start a project we need consensus, and I think this should be done as a project. --[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:18, 5 June 2020 (UTC) :::Absolutely, I agree with this idea and always have done.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:37, 5 June 2020 (UTC) ::::Me too. In the discussion at [[Talk:Phrasebooks#Phrasebooks]] there seems to be agreement in favor of including audio in phrasebooks. I agree we should upload to Commons. I support you ([[User:LPfi]]), or anyone else who's a native speaker of a language other than English, plunging forward and uploading audio files or starting an expedition. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 11:41, 5 June 2020 (UTC) ::::: {{ping|Whatamidoing (WMF)|ThunderingTyphoons|Mx. Granger}} Only 1 (or at best, 2) phrasebooks have audio. ''this is what are preventing guidebooks from becoming stars.'' [[User:AnotherEditor144|AnotherEditor144]] ([[User talk:AnotherEditor144|talk]]) 08:07, 4 March 2021 (UTC) == IPA and audio, revisited... == # I agree with the above sentiments that adding IPA and audio will be highly useful to our travellers. # The following is either ground-breaking or worthy of a "Meh, thats nice; now move along, kid.": I just found [http://ipa-reader.xyz IPA Reader], which allows input of IPA and produces an audio clip based on voices of speakers of various languages. It's not 100% perfect, but would save time and effort in producing individual recordings. According to the creator's [https://cuttlesoft.com/blog/pronouncing-things-with-amazons-polly/ blog post], this was created for a class. In the comments, someone asked out licensing, but the creator does not appear responsive to blog comments. She does share her code, so at least it's not a black box. She mentions Wikipedia (in above blog) and Wiktionary (at [http://ipa-reader.xyz/#about What Is This?/How Do You Use It?]), so she may be open to collaborating with Wikimedia or at least releasing the code under an acceptable license. Even if that fails, the posted code could possibly inspire a knowledgable/skilled Wikimedia contributer to develop a similar but not identical solution (within copyright compliance) that could work here and on other Wikimedia projects. --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 14:28, 26 March 2021 (UTC) :Audio is really useful! IPA is not very useful to people who don't use it professionally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:19, 26 March 2021 (UTC) :: IPA is useful for those with English as a second language, such as me. In high school we used it for English, so at least my generation of Finns have some grasp of it. Regardless, figuring out (or remembering, if one has looked at the guideline) how a native English speaker would pronounce the gibberish used in pseudo-pronunciations is a lot harder than guessing at the IPA symbols. And we do have quite some non-native readers. The problem for me is that I am not confident enough on IPA to write any. For native speakers I understand the situation is different. Anyway, to get the sound recordings done and included would be a huge step forward. IPA specialists could also use them to transcribe pronunciation of languages they do not know themselves. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:39, 27 March 2021 (UTC) :::Sure, IPA is useful to people who know it. Most of our readers won't. I have no objection to using it along with pseudo-transliterations, but sound samples are really by far the best way to do things. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:57, 27 March 2021 (UTC) == I only speak English == @[[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] has [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Brazilian_Portuguese_phrasebook&diff=4175936&oldid=4163829&diffmode=source added] "I only speak English" to the Portuguese phrasebook. I think this is a good idea. Please consider adding it to your favorite phrasebooks, perhaps as "I [only] speak English", for the case of people who speak multiple languages. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:08, 29 March 2021 (UTC) == Question == How is Hindi a world language? It is only spoken by a number of people in the Northern parts of India. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small> 10:54, 25 July 2021 (UTC) :Because it's one of the most-spoken languages in the world, and even more so if you consider Urdu and Hindi to be very closely related. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 11:13, 25 July 2021 (UTC) == Using Lingua Libre to record audio clips == In the hopes of earning it a star, I have been enhancing the [[Portuguese phrasebook]] by adding audio files of words and phrases. Although Commons already had sound clips for many individual words, some were missing, and there were no phrases. I used [https://lingualibre.org/ Lingua Libre] to fill the gap. It's a project of Wikimédia France. You can choose from several CC licenses for your contributions, and the files get exported to Commons. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve phrasebooks. [[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo 2500]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 20:48, 28 August 2021 (UTC) == An idea == {{swept}} Hi. I don't edit here and I am not involved in your community, but I wanted to give a little feedback. As a person who plans on travelling to a few countries to say the least, it is often difficult for me to find good language learning resources for those countries. For example, I see that you have [[Tagalog phrasebook]], but I think it would be useful if there were also a list of websites/communities/apps/Wikibooks/etc. that are recommended for learning the language, and explaining some things about how effective they are. For popular languages like French or Spanish this isn't such a big deal, but some languages are obscure and thus there are very few resources available for learners. So, having them listed here would be useful, because sometimes they can be hard to find and assess. I have no idea if you have ever discussed this issue or if there is a consensus for this, but I just came to slip this idea in. Take it as you will. Thanks for all your hard work here, your travel guides have been helpful to me. [[User:PseudoSkull|PseudoSkull]] ([[User talk:PseudoSkull|talk]]) 03:01, 17 September 2021 (UTC) :I know a couple of phrasebooks like Japanese feature a learn more section with other sources and other sites where one could learn, if you know of any good Tagalog sources you should add them [[User:Tai123.123|Tai123.123]] ([[User talk:Tai123.123|talk]]) 03:31, 17 September 2021 (UTC) ::I agree that this is useful – please do add "Learn more" sections to phrasebooks if you have resources to share. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 16:56, 17 September 2021 (UTC) :::There, could be links to "textbooks or manuals in Wikibooks", "lectures or courses in Wikiversity", "dictionaries with explanations in Wiktionary", and "media files about this language in WikiCommons". --[[User:Onwa|Onwa]] ([[User talk:Onwa|talk]]) 04:36, 31 December 2021 (UTC) == FYI: Phrasebooks are dying out == {{swept}} https://www.economist.com/britain/2022/10/27/phrasebooks-are-dying-out I'm not sure how actionable this is in the short term, but in the long term, as a digital style guide, we definitely need to think about how we integrate the sort of features that 21st-century travelers will want and rely on. E.g. I don't have a smartphone, but I know that many do and when traveling, they will use on-the-fly translation apps to communicate. Additionally, we've integrated some dynamic maps (and they're great), but having more responsive maps with features like being able to search a map locally and plan out routes is the sort of thing that a fully robust and useful travel guide will need. I realize I'm getting far afield when it comes to the topic of phrasebooks, but it's got me blue-skying about what the best free culture travel guide would ''be'', and that's a responsive, dynamic Web experience that easily allows others to both get and post information seamlessly in real time across multiple languages. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:32, 4 November 2022 (UTC) :I didn't get how phrasebooks are supposedly dying out from the portion of the article before the paywall. Could you summarize the claim? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:25, 4 November 2022 (UTC) ::Heads up that you can just hit <kbd>Esc</kbd> as it loads to read the whole thing. "Now the internet and machine translation are rendering them obsolete. Figures from Nielsen Book Research, a market-research firm, show that sales in Britain have fallen by 40% in three years. The phrasebook is dying." —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:18, 4 November 2022 (UTC) :::Well, that's not a problem because we aren't selling anything. I haven't bought a physical phrasebook since 1994, but I do use teach-yourself audio and video. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:23, 4 November 2022 (UTC) ::::Right, but consumers aren't buying them because they don't see value in them, compared to the Internet and machine translation. And as I mentioned in my initial post, real-time artificial intelligence-based translation is what travelers most want and use, so if we want to be the best travel guide, that is a service we will need to provide. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 06:11, 4 November 2022 (UTC) :::::What's very important is to provide good audio for as many phrasebooks as possible. That remains very useful. In terms of your larger hopes for this site, we need volunteers to program all of that. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:01, 4 November 2022 (UTC) ::::::We definitely need more [[Portuguese phrasebook]]-like phrasebooks. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta]])</small></span> 07:03, 4 November 2022 (UTC) :::::::As long as we have phrasebooks and to the extent that we have them, I agree that they should be quality. I also think that we have finite resources, so communally, we should prioritize what has the greatest impact on actually helping someone travel. That could be phrasebooks, but it could also be something else. The nature of a volunteer-run resource that has no central management is that users will work on whatever they feel like, but that isn't contrary to prioritizing some things over others. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:11, 4 November 2022 (UTC) ::::::Multiple things can be true. And since [[ttcf]], we need to meet travelers' needs as much as possible rather than focus on features that aren't meeting their needs. As a professional grant writer, I'd be happy to collaborate on a grant for Wikivoyage development if you are so inclined. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:08, 4 November 2022 (UTC) :::::::On of my long-term daydreams is setting up an audio booth at in-person Wikimania, and having native speakers record the phrasebooks. It would require quite a lot of work (probably one person to handle recording and two to process/upload, plus someone to schedule folks in advance – you wouldn't want to rent that much equipment and then have it sitting idle), but I would expect grant money to be available to cover all of the expenses. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:30, 4 November 2022 (UTC) :::::::: One more problem with that is that you'd need to find a sound-proofed room. I expect there to be quite some noise in most places at a Wikimania, and you want to be somewhere where people pass by. Or was the scheduling about asking people to schedule a recording session in advance, away from the noise? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:53, 4 November 2022 (UTC) :::::::::Yes, you'd have to arrange a location. Perhaps a hotel room at the far end of a corridor, and a sign to put in the hallway asking people to be quiet during recording hours. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:50, 6 November 2022 (UTC) {{outdent}} For the responsive, dynamic experience Justin mentions, that requires programming, which isn't the strength of this community. There are some interesting things being developed elsewhere in the WMF ecosystem and I suppose we should try to be in contact with people developing those. I suppose they currently focus on integrating Wikipedia and Wikidata with position aware apps, but travellers are those that would benefit the most. On the other hand I am frustrated by sites trying to offer such an experience: my bus app loads routes and map as soon as I change any parameter, having me wait for the updates, instead of letting me push "search" when ready. Many web sites ask for my position before allowing my viewing anything – although I am doing research on a place where I am planning to go. With a good connection and charging locations handy, it is nice to have the instant everything experience, but while travelling those are not given. And even at home – the radio pollution from mobile broadband and the power use from charging batteries are becoming significant problems. We should avoid becoming dependant on them. Can you ask our map to show your position? What needs to be done with the map view to allow search on place names? Should you harvest OSM (and Wikivoyage) for nearby names? I saw a simple app allowing you to point at an island in the archipelago and displaying the names of the candidates as overlay on the camera view (here with our thousands of islands, there usually are several in the general direction), perhaps also showing the Wikipedia article. A more advanced one let you point with the camera at a building in Stockholm or New York and have it display the Wikipedia article. What else would be useful? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:05, 4 November 2022 (UTC) :[[m:WikiConference North America/2022]] might be the place to talk about this. Mapping USA/OpenStreetMap has joined them. It starts this Thursday evening, and it appears that [https://pretix.eu/openstreetmapus/wcna-mappingusa/ you can still get free tickets]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:49, 6 November 2022 (UTC) == Marking the Baltic states as Russian-speaking countries == I don't think Russian is going to get you very far in 2023 in either of the three [[Baltic states]]. Should the three countries be shaded in grey instead? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta]])</small></span> 02:33, 13 April 2023 (UTC) : There are big Russian-speaking minorities. The question is whether there is a Russian speaker around where you need them, and what our threshold is. What about Hindustani in southern India? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:23, 13 April 2023 (UTC) ::If they're not Russian-speaking countries, is the U.S. a Spanish-speaking country, is Israel an Arabic-speaking country, and is New Zealand a Maori-speaking country? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:45, 13 April 2023 (UTC) ::: I assume the map is about where you can get along with a language. I don't think enough New Zealanders know Maori or US people Spanish (except, perhaps, in some states). It is difficult in cases where the "regional" language is well-known in some circles. Should we include countries where you get along in the cities and on tourist tours, but not elsewhere? ::: While the map's caption is about regional languages, this article is about phrasebooks and the section discusses "which language you'll be focusing on for your trip". If you are going to Estonia, you should have the Estonian phrasebook, or just use English. For [[Talk#Regional languages]] including Estonia in the Russian-speaking region makes more sense. ::: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:00, 13 April 2023 (UTC) ::::"Regional languages" on the map refers to multi-national languages, with the arguable exception of Chinese, the official language of such a large country that it's no problem to show it on a thumbnail-sized world map. Is Russian so little spoken in the Baltic States now that they should be colored gray as blank? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:39, 16 April 2023 (UTC) ::::: The Russian-speaking have not left the Baltic countries; they are still very large minorities. The problem with Russian there is that it is not a very good start with the non-Russian: young non-Russian usually don't speak it and some may be offended if it looks like you think they are part of the "Russian sphere". –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:05, 16 April 2023 (UTC) ::::::I get that, but is that enough of a reason to color those countries gray? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:57, 16 April 2023 (UTC) {{outdent}} I don't think they should be classified as Russian-speaking countries given that you could offend the locals by speaking to them in Russian unless you happen to meet someone from the ethnic Russian minority. We should not give people the impression that you can just go up to a Lithuanian/Latvian/Estonian and speak Russian, and you'll be fine. And in fact, I'd say Ukraine should be coloured grey too unless we have confirmation from someone that Ukrainians will not be offended when being addressed in Russian by a foreigner (and in fact, weird as it may sound, I've been told by a Ukrainian-American many of the Ukrainian war refugees in America don't even want their kids to learn English, let alone Russian). In a similar vein, I would not advise to traveller to walk up to a local in Hong Kong and start speaking in Mandarin, because you could offend the person if he has pro-independence leanings. Speaking of which, the map needs to be corrected for other things too. French is also spoken by many people in Tunisia, so Tunisia should have the same striped colours as Algeria and Morocco. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 15:08, 18 April 2023 (UTC) == Optional "Cognates and false friends" section? == I think this is a really useful section for some languages, and in some cases it could be just "False friends". Is it at all an issue if I add this section header where appropriate? I added a dedicated "Cognates" section in the [[French phrasebook]], and there are relevant paragraphs in the [[Italian phrasebook]], [[German phrasebook]], [[Malay phrasebook]], [[Indonesian phrasebook]] and some others. I think it's particularly helpful when there are cognates with English that fall into patterns and common false friends for English-speakers to look out for. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:14, 7 May 2025 (UTC) :I think it is useful to have this section, but maybe a more informal title would be better. I am not sure if everybody recognises "cognates". Maybe "Sounds the same" or "Sounds like English" would be better titles. This also raises the question of should this just be cognates with English? - about half the [[Slovak phrasebook]] is conjugate with the [[Czech phrasebook]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:54, 8 May 2025 (UTC) ::No, it shouldn't be just with English, as per the Malay phrasebook, too. But the thing is, they usually don't sound the same. Look at [[French phrasebook#Cognates]], especially the -tion words. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:00, 8 May 2025 (UTC) == Not for professional linguists and not encyclopedic == I think we need to spell out explicitly in the "Understand" section that Wikivoyage phrasebooks are not intended for professional linguists, not encyclopedic, and need to be understandable to the average English-speaking traveler who could profit from having survival-level proficiency in the basics of a language, suitable for a trip of about 2 weeks to a summer. Does anyone object or would anyone like to suggest a different phrasing? (We should also address the use of IPA, though we can consider that in a separate thread if considering it here would confuse the focus of this thread.) [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:33, 25 November 2025 (UTC) :I think IPA needs its own thread. If we include it, it is not for professional linguists, but for those who learnt a bit of IPA studying another language (over here, IPA was used in most every textbook in foreign languages I've studied, and in most dictionaries of those languages). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 15:07, 26 November 2025 (UTC) ::Right. But do you have an opinion about the language I want to add in the "Understand" section that does not relate to my parenthetical remark about IPA? In case there's any confusion: ::I think we need to spell out explicitly in the "Understand" section that Wikivoyage phrasebooks are not intended for professional linguists, not encyclopedic, and need to be understandable to the average English-speaking traveler who could profit from having survival-level proficiency in the basics of a language, suitable for a trip of about 2 weeks to a summer. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:29, 26 November 2025 (UTC) :I don't object to such a remark, although I am not sure it is needed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 15:13, 27 November 2025 (UTC) ::It is needed because it's a recurring issue in phrasebook edits and it would be useful to refer to specific language here. See [[Kangean phrasebook]] and its talk page, ignored by the main editor so far, for a current example of why we need clear language on what Wikivoyage phrasebooks are and aren't. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:28, 27 November 2025 (UTC) :::I agree here. No objections to your phrasing from me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 20:47, 27 November 2025 (UTC) ::::[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Phrasebooks&diff=5168188&oldid=5132152 Done]. As always, have at it if you see something you can improve. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:32, 28 November 2025 (UTC) :::::That looks great to me – cheers, Ikan. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:44, 28 November 2025 (UTC) ::::::Glad to take care of this. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:01, 30 November 2025 (UTC) == Malay/Indonesian on the map == If anyone would like to edit the map, you should add at least the Muslim-majority provinces of Southern Thailand and the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines for Malay, but based at least on how they look in writing and the pronunciations shown in Wikivoyage phrasebooks, there are some other Filipino languages that are highly mutually intelligible with Malay, not all of which are in Mindanao as you'd expect (but Tagalog is not one of them, as it sometimes sounds very much like Malay and other times, it's totally not understandable to me as a formerly fluent Malay-speaker). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:00, 30 November 2025 (UTC) == [[Fula phrasebook]] and [[Fulfulde phrasebook]] == {{re|Ground Zero|SHB2000}} pinging since you two removed the merge tags from these two phrasebooks. I am rather sure that Fula and Fulfulde are the same language, yet the phrasebooks contain differing content (although some phrases are indeed the same). What should be done? [[User:HKLionel|<span style="font-family:Montserrat;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#EE1C25,#BA8E23);color:transparent;background-clip:text">HKLionel</span>]] [[User talk:HKLionel|<span style="color:#EE1C25;font-size:60%">TALK</span>]] 12:58, 22 February 2026 (UTC) :{{re|HKLionel}} [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fula_language Wikipedia] names Fulfulde as the name of several varietiesof the Fula language. The user who had put the merge tags on those two articles did not provide any explanation for why they should be merged. In the case of Fula, the tag sat on the article for 11 months. In the case of Fulfulde, it was on the article for more than two years. These tags served no purpose. : If you think the articles should be merged, you can put the tags back on the articles, and explain why they should be merged on the talk page of one of the articles. [[Wikivoyage:How to merge two pages]] explains the process. It does not say how long the discussion should be left open. If there are no comments, I usually wait one month before completing the merger. : Merging the content would require some knowledge of the two languages, which I don't have. Would you feel comfortable doing that? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:45, 22 February 2026 (UTC) ::[[WV:Merge]] says if {{tq|the need for a merge is really obvious}}, there's no need to start a discussion. I believe that since the 2 phrasebooks cover the same language (unless evidence is presented otherwise), there is an unambiguous duplication in scope, and discussion won't lead to any other conclusion. All the more so as {{u|Taoheedah}}, who wrote the Fula phrasebook, and the IP user who wrote the Fulfulde phrasebook are inactive, making it unlikely we will be able to verify anything relating to the language. Therefore, I was wondering if there is any policy and/or precedent for dealing with two pages with the exact same scope yet differing and sometimes contradictory content. [[User:HKLionel|<span style="font-family:Montserrat;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#EE1C25,#BA8E23);color:transparent;background-clip:text">HKLionel</span>]] [[User talk:HKLionel|<span style="color:#EE1C25;font-size:60%">TALK</span>]] 16:14, 22 February 2026 (UTC) :::Therein lies the problem. To merge these correctly, we would need some familiar with the Fula language and its varieties. Are you familiar with them? If not, posting a proposal for discussion would be a way to find out if someone can do that. You can also try the [[Wikivoyage:Nigeria Expedition]]. There are many editors from that group who have contributed in the past, or even better, try to contact members of the ''Wikimedia'' community in Nigeria, which is quite active. I think it would be a very bad idea for someone who doesn't know Fula to attempt this. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 16:58, 22 February 2026 (UTC) ::::Thanks for your suggestions, I'll do so. I agree, that's why I posted here first. [[User:HKLionel|<span style="font-family:Montserrat;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#EE1C25,#BA8E23);color:transparent;background-clip:text">HKLionel</span>]] [[User talk:HKLionel|<span style="color:#EE1C25;font-size:60%">TALK</span>]] 17:06, 22 February 2026 (UTC) :::::I have to admit the Nigeria cafe is a bit dead atm – you might not get any response for a while, but I still think there is no harm in giving it a try. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:41, 22 February 2026 (UTC) ::::::Yes, there's always [[m:Category:User ff]] and [[w:ff:]] to go through. [[User:HKLionel|<span style="font-family:Montserrat;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#EE1C25,#BA8E23);color:transparent;background-clip:text">HKLionel</span>]] [[User talk:HKLionel|<span style="color:#EE1C25;font-size:60%">TALK</span>]] 03:13, 23 February 2026 (UTC) == Sign language phrasebooks == {{swept}} Would it be appropriate to make sign language phrasebooks? Such languages are actually in use, especially in places that have concentrated deaf communities, unlike say, Latin. [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 21:10, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :Absolutely! How would you do it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC) ::Now that's the tricky part. Most of the notation used to write sign languages aren't very readable to an average traveller. We could simply just use video, but video isn't very editable for a wiki, so it should be supplemented with written notation if possible. The most promising notation I see are [[wikt:Appendix:Sign language entry names|Wiktionary's notation]] and [[w:SignWriting]]. Wiktionary's notation doesn't use hard-to-understand symbols, but it's non-visual. SignWriting is very visual, but we need to enable a gadget to render it because most devices can't handle 2D arrangement of text. The gadget is [[mw:Extension:SignWriting MediaWiki Plugin]], but unfortunately it's largely unmaintained. Here's the gadget implemented on [[incubator:Wp/ase|ASL Wikipedia in the incubator]] if you want to see how it looks (though it doesn't render on the mobile skin). [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 00:37, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::My feeling is, if it can be useful to travelers, do it. I think video and pictures are most useful. I couldn't make head or tails of the ASL symbols, but is it important for travelers to know them? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:59, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::My take: for most travelers, probs not – but I can see these phrasebooks being useful in the odd situation and I don't see an issue with sign language phrasebooks if someone is willing to create them and make such phrasebook useful. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:05, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Well, many deaf and hard of hearing people read and edit websites, and there are various different sign languages, so I think sign language "phrasebooks" would be very useful to that segment of our readership and also people with keen hearing who want to communicate with them. The difficulty, if anything, is that these would be primarily video or picture phrasebooks, but the concept is the same and the need is clear. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:18, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I think sign language phrasebooks would be welcome, but I do see practical difficulties. I understand that there are several English based sign languages: American Sign Language, British Sign Language, New Zealand Sign Language etc which may be difficult for sign users. The phrasebook would need to be illustrated with photos (or drawings) unless we change [[Wikivoyage:Image policy]] to allow short videos in this exceptional case. I don't think wiki editing of a video is an issue if videos are kept short (less than 10 seconds) so editing is done by uploading a replacement, as with photos. 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Here are some of our hopes for the event:   * To bring all our active Wikivoyage communities together—especially those speaking Spanish, English (yes, I know this is the right community), and French, since they’re connected to the host countries.   * To team up with local chapters like Wikimedia Mexico, Wikimedia Canada, and the affiliates in the United States.   * To improve existing articles and create new ones about Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   * To have a centralnotice to keep everyone in the loop. We’re thinking of holding the event from June 11 to August 20, so it’s a good idea to start getting things ready now. I know this has [[Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup|come up before]], and I’d really love for you to join us in coordinating the event and reaching out to affiliates and/or volunteers who might be interested. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 03:03, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :Like last time, I'm happy to judge/evaluate the articles submitted as part of this contest once again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:36, 25 March 2026 (UTC) ::I support this initiative. I would say that it should be open to all Wikivoyage languages since many dominant national football teams don't use English, French or Spanish (looking at you, Portugal, Brazil and Germany). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] Can you let us know when this is set up? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:54, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm happy to do so... and I'm happy to clean up articles regarding football as well. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:33, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]]: Any updates on this btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::I apologize for the delay. We've been busy with the educational program and the event taking place in Mérida. I'll be contacting the communities in the next few days and requesting CentralNotice to publicize the event. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:36, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == New feature: Travel Tracker (RfC) == IRL procrastination, a random shower thought for better user retention, and 100 or so Gemini prompts (i.e. AI/vibecoding): the results of that led me to create [[Wikivoyage:Travel Tracker]]. It's a personal tool that any logged in user can use to track which countries they've visited. No scripts that need to be installed, just go to [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] and check it out for yourself. Why? Part of what got me hooked into [https://www.jetpunk.com/ Jetpunk] was exactly their country tracker. Many people use online sites to track their travels nowadays. The idea is so that casual users – users that occasionally edit Wikivoyage but only ever so often, perhaps choose to use this travel tracker, then are immediately incentivised to update their travel maps after visiting somewhere new, hopefully also updating some actual articles in the process. The tool still has many teething issues, some that will take time to fix, but it's usable for the most part. Alongside Andree's [[Wikivoyage:Trip Planner|trip planner]], I hope this too can be added to the topbar. I'm also planning on perhaps creating a similar tool for US/Indian/Mexican/Brazilian states, depending on how things go. Any feedback/fixes appreciated and welcome. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:43, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :This works well for me at first glance! (I found one glitch, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" isn't shading for me.) It would be fun to have a way to note regions and cities as well, then I'd probably use it as a "Places I've visited"/"Articles I've worked on" section on my User Page. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:28, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::The glitch is unfortunately a long-standing property of kartographer - it here are too many regions, it may not display all of them. Also, sometimes the OSM data import breaks. E.g. Thailand shape is quite broken currently, too. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:07, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yeah for the first I've found usually just a hard cache solves that issue. OSM data import breaks yeah I have no idea how to fix that (similar issue with Singapore too). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Created [[:phab:T422902]] for the Thailand/Singapore issue – seems to be a pretty widespread problem across WMF projects so I def think it's worth this getting looked into by more technical people than us. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Also have given the tracker a little bit of a revamp in terms of style + few finishing touches (like a numerical counter). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:05, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :For some reason Q38 (Italy) was added twice for me, using purely the editor. Otherwise, nice work :-) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:05, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::Ah, I see the issue (Estonia mistakenly had the Wikidata item of Italy) – fixed! :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::It's a fun tool. To make it more interesting, you could also provide an option to break it down by region (state, province, etc.) for the top ten countries by population or area. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 03:23, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :I've added this tool to the topbar – should work in both vector 2010 and vector 2022, but not skins older than that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC) :Wow, that feature works, on Temporary Accounts too. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 12:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::Since temporary accounts only lasts for 90 days from initial creation, @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] you may want to create an account soon because your current temporary account will expire by the end of this month. As for the tool itself, I noticed that your shaded countries don't show up on my end. On the broader picture, I propose that we limit this tool to registered accounts. Otherwise we will potentially have tonnes of abandoned Temporary Account map pages that people can't access after 3 months. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:45, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::I'd go further and say that I don't think temporary accounts should be able to create userspace pages at all for the same reason you mention. Maybe I'll start a separate discussion for that sometime later. But yeah @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] in your case, would recommend doing that (and then perhaps moving your map to your userspace under a registered account). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::If they can't create a User: space page, then they'll have a harder time telling us some things that we want to know (ordinary user page content, like languages spoken), and they won't be able to create a sandbox for testing, which could lead to making more mistakes in the mainspace. ::::Also, at the moment, this is not a big problem. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges?userExpLevel=unregistered&hidebots=1&hidepageedits=1&hidecategorization=1&hideWikibase=1&hidelog=1&hidenewuserlog=1&namespace=2&limit=1000&days=30&urlversion=2 Almost none are being created], and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=prefix%3AUser%3A~202&title=Special:Search&ns0=1 only 14 exist in total]. ::::When we reach the point of having, say, 100 or 500 or some other large number of such pages, I think we could have a generous deletion policy for User: pages, but I don't think we need a wholesale ban. By "generous", I mean that if it's more than, say, a year old and just test edits (or actually problematic in some way), then any admin should feel free to delete it. I do not mean that an admin marks their calendar to search and delete all User: pages because it just annoys the admin's sense of tidiness that ''those'' contributors were allowed to create pages in the User: space. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Hmm that's true, you do have a point especially because "Draft:" isn't a namespace here. I'll try to think of how else we could solve that issue. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::That is okay to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 00:40, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::Still any particular reason why you haven't just created an account btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For me, I have a preference. I would rather edit as temporary user, other than creating the registered or named account. I do not plan to stick around as much in the future. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:32, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I didn't propose to restrict Temporary Accounts from creating any "User:" pages. I am only proposing restriction on TAs creating the "/visited" pages because they can't stick around past 90 days. From a technical standpoint, is there a way to display a message only to TAs that "hey, you can use this tool locally but if you want to truly save it or show it to friends, you need to register an account"? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:06, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :I went to see if I could embed this on my main User page. Could you add an easy way to suppress the checkboxes, maybe by a flag on the VisitedMap template? Not only would that make this map embeddable, it would make it harder for me to check boxes on other people's pages! [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 21:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]]: You should be able to now embed this on your userpage (just by transcluding <nowiki>{{User:Gerode/Visited}}</nowiki>). Suppressing the checkboxes I've got planned, probably using the abuse filter (since there are ''some'' cases where I think it's okay and I'd rather a warn system over a complete disallow). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) Is there a limit to how many countries the tracker can show? On [[User:Asamboi/Visited|my map]], a bunch of random countries (the UK, France, Spain, Philippines, Laos) are not showing up even though they're selected. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :Usually it's a cache issue – [[Special:Purge]] should do the trick (they appear for me on your map). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:39, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::I would recommend adding a "refresh" button which functions like it's a purge, with a line telling user to click on the refresh button if the map doesn't update or have countries missing. We can't expect new users to know a special page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:49, 15 April 2026 (UTC) I like this idea (have always thought about it). It also pairs well with [[User:OhanaUnited/Edits around the world challenge|the world editing challenge]]. But at first save Australia and New Zealand weren't shaded until I refresh the page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) : Echoing other comments, this is a nice little gadget, I tried it out the other day. An idea for how to develop it further would be an additional layer for countries the user would like to visit (maybe in green or red?). In addition to Singapore which was mentioned above, also the main part of Morocco does not want to show up. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:26, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::So far I've fixed Thailand and HK on OSM. Singapore should be easy to fix, and I'll have to look into what's causing the issue for [[Serbia]] and [[Morocco]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::SG now also fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::: Uganda is not shown. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 05:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It seems to show for me – you might need to clear your cache or give it a refresh. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:45, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::Serbia's mapping to Kosovo. Let's not start the next world war shall we? :) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:20, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I [https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181317764 tried] to fix it last night – ig a waiting game to see how long it'll take for this change to be mirrored here. :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::::[https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181357478#map=6/28.61/-9.16 And Morocco]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:32, 15 April 2026 (UTC) ::::{{re|OhanaUnited}} Both Serbia and Morocco now fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::mexico, belize, panama, costa rica, Brazil, Argentina, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal (and probably a few more I have missed are not working for me). Is there a limit to how many you can add? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]] I debugged this some more and I am seeing a call to https://maps.wikimedia.org/geoshape?getgeojson for every single country in the map. So for 195 countries, the browser tries to open 195 concurrent or sequential connections. ::::::This architecture doesn't scale with our traffic and is currently triggering 429 requests which is likely why many of the countries are not showing for people. This also increases the risk that this feature could interfere with tools and other features on that site that may in future get rate limited. ::::::Can we look to get this fixed sometime next week, given this risk here? I suggest we use a single request with a pipe-separated or comma-separated list of Q-ids if that's possible or at minimum batch the queries with setTimeout and caching using mw.storage for subsequent requests. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::If it's possible to fix this, that would be appreciated (I'm not entirely sure how to make it such – I'm also a bit preoccupied this week and life irl has been quite hazy, but I'll give it a shot). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I've tried batching [[Module:VisitedMap]] – does that perhaps solve some of the issues? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Yes! That seems to have done the trick! Thank you for the speedy fix! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 04:20, 20 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Awesome! Glad to know that works. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::Do you know the reason why the link to the travel map doesn't appear on Traveller's pub page? It shows up on all other pages (Wikivoyage namespace, mainspace, user page space, etc.) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:02, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::I can see it in the 'usual spot' (under the user icon), but only when you scroll all the way up. When the icons transform into the 'top bar', the submenu doesn't contain the entry. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:30, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::This is on vector 2022 I take it? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :New bug I've noticed, once again with the Kartographer extension: for some reason, Germany and the Netherlands don't show up for anyone, but it works perfectly fine using {{tl|mapshape}}. I took a cursory look and there was nothing I could really pinpoint that was causing this issue, so maybe a phabricator task is needed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC) ::Interesting, the issue seems to have fixed itself overnight. Kartographer is weird man... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == Bug: Creating new listings with tool drops wikidata tag == Replicable bug: if you create a new listing, and add something to the `wikidata` element, it gets dropped when you save. Is there an open bug for this? Or can somebody point me at the source code? [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:15, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :probably a question for @[[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]] or @[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] at [[Wikivoyage:Listing_editor]] -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 07:14, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]], I'm not sure I got your point. In [[Plovdiv]] I've created a new listing as a test with Wikidata field duly filled. It worked (then I removed it). Could you please check it and let me know what I misunderstood? Thanks, [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 12:55, 13 April 2026 (UTC) == FYI: Guide.world collection of travel guides == https://guide.world/ —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 19:31, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :Odd that it mentions Wikipedia but not Wikivoyage… [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 20:48, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::It links to guides by one author 21 times, and another gets 7 links. I wouldn't regard it as a neutral list, and it may deliberately avoid listing worldwide guides - the major commercial guides also don't get a mention. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) == New Nigeria Expedition? == There seems to be an influx of new Nigeria articles. Is this related to any known event, or another event in violation of the [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers|event organizer]] policy? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:52, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :It looks like 21 new articles were posted. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Bigcee007|User:Bigcee007]], @[[User:Viva33|User:Viva33]], @[[User:Ngozi scholar Okafor|Ngozi scholar Okafor]], @[[User:Celetex|User:Celetex]], @[[User:Senator Choko|User:Senator Choko]], @[[User:OGA Goody|User:OGA Goody]], @[[User:Adakaibe|User:Adakaibe]] (and please read [[WV:Naming conventions#Disambiguation]], which is not done in the same style on this site as on Wikipedia), @[[User:Akwugo|User:Akwugo]], @[[User:Chikwas|User:Chikwas]], @[[User:IfyClassique|User:IfyClassique]], @[[User:Bigkotech|User:Bigkotech]], @[[User:Nneka Ibeanu|User:Nneka Ibeanu]], @[[User:Ennydavids|User:Ennydavids]]: Can you all tell us what is going on and link the organizing page for us? Who trained you in how to edit on Wikivoyage? Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:39, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :::...and {{ping|Goodymeraj}} who posted a block appeal on behalf of someone else on my talk page. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:42, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Good morning sir. I posted the appeal. We are currently on a project of visibilizing some Nigerian communities on Wikivoyage. The users you mentioned and tagged above are part of the exercise. Bigcee007 is one of them. That's why I'm appealing on his behalf. Thank you so much [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:52, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]], please answer the questions we've asked you. Also, importantly, have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:54, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered. And yes, I read the Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:58, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::And when did you inform us about this event prior to it happening and solicit our advice and collaboration? Read and answer the questions in this thread. I see no reason to repost them. They are in the first and third posts in this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:53, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::{{re|Goodymeraj}}...so it was you behind this expedition? What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:33, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::We have to decide what to do about this; by all appearances, it's exactly what the event organizers policy is supposed to prevent, and everyone involved is so far evading all our questions. Should we be asking right now whether all of the edits should be reverted and all the participants should be blocked, or is the more salient question whether the organizer should be banned? Our policy is either in force or it's a dead letter, so it's important for us to figure out the best course of action and take it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::: Can everyone please calm down a bit? I can see why Ikan asks the questions above, but I definitely do not think we should answer yes to either of them. Both the organiser & the participants appear to be acting in good faith, so heavy-handed measures should be avoided if possible. ::::: A lot of our coverage of Africa is quite weak & we definitely want contributions from new users with local knowledge. Yes, the inevitable new user blunders are irritating, but nothing that cannot be dealt with. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 16:11, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::It's the eternal paradox of the new editors: Newbies are 'expensive', but the community will die without them. ::::::As we discussed months ago at [[Wikivoyage talk:Welcome, event organizers#A draft of a substitute for the text on this page]] I'm not convinced that banning organizers is the right choice, especially on a "first offense", when we can't know whether they read the page ''before'' the event. ::::::I do think these articles need improving. Picking one at random, [[Igbo-Ukwu]] is a site of archaeological significance. The population is around 75,000, so it's the kind of place we probably ought to have an article on. It would be nice to have information added to this article (e.g., hotels, restaurants, [https://igboukwu.org/festivals/ several festivals]), but I'm not sad that we have five sentences instead of zero. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:15, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::People acting in good faith would answer our questions. The silence in reply to them is deafening. We need answers ASAP. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I'd personally ban the organizer for both failing to adhere to the event organizer policy, and also blatantly lying about having read the page. Maybe I'd give a 24–48-hour grace period (from the time of your message), because any longer and that just increases the workload for everyone else trying to clean their mess. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:21, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::And also for playing dumb ("Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered") and refusing to answer any of the questions at the top of the thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:28, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::You're assuming there actually was "an" organizer (possible, but not certain) and that the group didn't get together for fun and decide at the last minute to edit Wikivoyage instead of Wikipedia. If so, I'm sure they won't make that mistake again, after this [[WV:FUN]] reaction. Consider: :::::::* "Have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away!" :::::::And then when the person did read it, you react like they should have traveled back in time to implement it retroactively: :::::::* "What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page?" :::::::I think this is the most important question that's been asked so far: :::::::* Can everyone please calm down a bit? :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Sign language phrasebooks == Would it be appropriate to make sign language phrasebooks? Such languages are actually in use, especially in places that have concentrated deaf communities, unlike say, Latin. [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 21:10, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :Absolutely! How would you do it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC) ::Now that's the tricky part. Most of the notation used to write sign languages aren't very readable to an average traveller. We could simply just use video, but video isn't very editable for a wiki, so it should be supplemented with written notation if possible. The most promising notation I see are [[wikt:Appendix:Sign language entry names|Wiktionary's notation]] and [[w:SignWriting]]. Wiktionary's notation doesn't use hard-to-understand symbols, but it's non-visual. SignWriting is very visual, but we need to enable a gadget to render it because most devices can't handle 2D arrangement of text. The gadget is [[mw:Extension:SignWriting MediaWiki Plugin]], but unfortunately it's largely unmaintained. Here's the gadget implemented on [[incubator:Wp/ase|ASL Wikipedia in the incubator]] if you want to see how it looks (though it doesn't render on the mobile skin). [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 00:37, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::My feeling is, if it can be useful to travelers, do it. I think video and pictures are most useful. I couldn't make head or tails of the ASL symbols, but is it important for travelers to know them? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:59, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::My take: for most travelers, probs not – but I can see these phrasebooks being useful in the odd situation and I don't see an issue with sign language phrasebooks if someone is willing to create them and make such phrasebook useful. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:05, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Well, many deaf and hard of hearing people read and edit websites, and there are various different sign languages, so I think sign language "phrasebooks" would be very useful to that segment of our readership and also people with keen hearing who want to communicate with them. The difficulty, if anything, is that these would be primarily video or picture phrasebooks, but the concept is the same and the need is clear. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:18, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I think sign language phrasebooks would be welcome, but I do see practical difficulties. I understand that there are several English based sign languages: American Sign Language, British Sign Language, New Zealand Sign Language etc which may be difficult for sign users. The phrasebook would need to be illustrated with photos (or drawings) unless we change [[Wikivoyage:Image policy]] to allow short videos in this exceptional case. I don't think wiki editing of a video is an issue if videos are kept short (less than 10 seconds) so editing is done by uploading a replacement, as with photos. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:07, 19 April 2026 (UTC) == New user problems == The project certainly needs new users, especially in areas where our coverage is weak. On the other hand, new users often do various problematic things because they naturally are not familiar with local policies & conventions. Overall, I think the old hands here do a reasonable job of correcting problems, welcoming people & pointing out issues, though there are times when some of the regulars need a reminder of [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]] and [[Wikivoyage_talk:Welcome,_copyeditors#Discouraging New Wikivoyage Editors|don't bite the newbies]]. I also think most new users do quite well at learning & adapting. Are there ways we could improve this? We point new users to [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors]]; does that need improvements ([[Wikivoyage_talk:Tips_for_new_contributors#Reorganize]])? What about [[Template:Welcome]]? In particular, should the template text be shortened, deleting things that duplicate parts of the Tips page? There are things we could do in software, but should we? Make the signup software display a link to Tips? Have the software that creates user pages automatically add the template? Have a bot that looks for empty "User talk:" pages & drops the template on them? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 11:49, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :Would you like to propose any specific edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :About making [[Special:CreateAccount]] display a link to Tips: How many of our first-time editors are creating a new account here? I believe that many of our contributors already have accounts from Wikipedia or Commons. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:39, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Summer of Wikivoyage in Albania and Kosovo 2026 == Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that the [[M:Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group|Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group]] will be organizing the Summer of Wikivoyage Edit-a-thon 2026 on May 8–9. This year, we are focusing on [[Kukës]], Albania, and other travel destinations in Albania and Kosovo in English language. There will be an offline event, and everyone is also welcome to join online on Saturday from 10:00–17:00 (GMT+2) on [https://meet.jit.si/WoALUG here]. See you there! Thank you! [[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]] ([[User talk:Vyolltsa|talk]]) 15:21, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :Awesome, and thanks for the notice! I look forward to working with the group. The edit-a-thons on Albania and Kosovo are always done well. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]], thanks again! ::@[[User:Ruhan.paco|Ruhan.paco]], @[[User:Enarda Muhadri|Enarda Muhadri]] and @[[User:ErgisaHoxha|ErgisaHoxha]], welcome, and thanks for adding information! ::There are three things I want to call your attention to: ::(1) Default address information (starting with the name of the town, if it's the same as the article title) is not included in addresses on this site. ::(2) The "directions" tab in listings is a place for a parenthetical phrase (so no sentences) and includes only things like cross streets and if someplace is directly across the street or down the block from a huge landmark like the main railway station. ::(3) Wikivoyage does not approve of stating in any listing that anyplace is "near" x or y, because that is vague though possibly promotional and usually not worth noting if an address - and even better, [[WV:Geocoding|geocoordinates]] - are provided. ::@[[User:MegiNnnnn|MegiNnnnn]], some of your edits have another, more basic issue addressed by [[User:Ground Zero]] on your user talk page: a lack of information. All listings must include street addresses, geocoding (latitude/longitude) or at least some kind of way for readers to find them, and if at all possible, contact information, too. ::I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please feel free to share these words of advice among your collaborators! ::All my best, ::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:57, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm not going to name names here, but I had to delete a listing for [[WV:DT|touting]] and obviously copying and pasting from a promotional site in violation of [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]]. Don't do that. And also, please use [[WV:Listings]] templates for all specific listings (not general activities like fishing, though). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:06, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Welcome to @[[User:Ledion Aga|Ledion Aga]], @[[User:MrsNora|MrsNora]], @[[User:MrsHajrie|MrsHajrie]], @[[User:Marigen Kovaçi|Marigen Kovaçi]], and please look over this subthread. I may have left someone out. Is there a complete list of participants somewhere? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::Some of the contributors may not able to understand your comments without our support. Please give us some time to clean up. Here is the full list of [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/WoALUG/Wikivoyage_Kuk%C3%ABs_2026/home edits from the participants]. Thank you for your understanding! [[User:Arianit|Arianit]] ([[User talk:Arianit|talk]]) 16:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Sure thing. Thanks for all you do! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Wiki Loves Bangla 2026 has started, Join Now! == <div style="padding:15px; font-size:120%; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0; border:2px solid #c90023; background-color:#FFFFFF;color:var(--color-base-fixed,#202122); border-radius:8px;"> [[File:Wiki Loves Bangla wordmark logo-en.svg|right|100px|frameless|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025]] Hello, We are excited to announce that [[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|Wiki Loves Bangla 2026]] has started! This year’s theme focuses on '''Bengal festivals''', inviting participants to capture and share images and videos of the diverse cultural celebrations across Bengal. '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla|Wiki Loves Bangla]]''' is an international photography contest on Wikimedia Commons aimed at documenting Bengali culture and heritage worldwide. 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[https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:UploadWizard&uselang=bn&campaign=Wlbangla Click here to upload your media], or visit the [[Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|main project page]] for full details. Your contributions help document and preserve Bengal’s rich cultural heritage for the world. For any questions, email us or join our [https://t.me/WikiLovesBangla Telegram group]. Warm regards,<br> '''Wiki Loves Bangla Team'''. <nowiki>#WikiLovesBangla</nowiki> </div> [[User:Moheen|<span style="text-shadow:#8b9dc3 3px 3px 2px;"><span style="font family:'All Things Pink'" color="#3b5998"><b>~ Moheen</b></span></span>]] [[User Talk:Moheen|<sup>(keep talking)</sup>]] 20:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :I hope the event is a smashing success! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 22 April 2026 (UTC) ::Seconded, would be even more amazing if some of those photos submitted can be used in some of our articles here. Either way, all the best, [[User:Moheen|Moheen]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC) == Abolishing the see, do, eat and drink sections of region articles == {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Outline regions}} – that's the number of outline region articles there are at present. Out of {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Region articles}}. That puts the number of outline region articles at about 68%, as of writing this message. A majority of articles you'll stumble across will have no content in either the see, do, eat and drink sections, and it's very explainable: writing content in most region articles is a fairly time-consuming exercise whilst simultaneously also being one of the least read sections. In most cases, we want people to focus more on the understand, get in and get around sections for region articles rather than things to see or do, let alone eat/drink (which should really be mostly covered by individual city/park articles). My solution is rather simple: remove the see, do, eat and drink sections as mandatory headings for outline and usable articles (but they should be a requirement for guide and star articles) so the site can have a bit of a more polished look. This site has had over 20 years to prove that these sections have been useful, and they haven't. I'm aware this is a bit different to all our other categories of articles, but regions are a bit of a unique case in that a) we don't list individual listings on region pages and b) the see, do, eat and drink sections provide so little value in a majority of cases. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:10, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I thought eat, drink and sleep were already optional for region articles. See and do shouldn't be optional. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Sleep is, but not eat/drink per [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Let's make eat and drink optional, but I disagree with making see and do optional. There needs to be a summary of things or at least types of things to see and do in a region for it to be really usable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::That's fair I suppose –&nbsp;I don't feel too strongly about see/do so I'm fine with just eat/drink if that's what we all want. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::::We might want to have a discussion on the [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]] page to make it official, don't you think? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:23, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::All that this can achieve is to make the metrics look a bit better, by lowering the quality threshold for a regional page to be considered "usable" – a bar that is already set low. Scrappy uninformative pages will remain scrappy and uninformative, not worth reading. :::::: ::::::“Overhang” is the term I use for regional pages that remain outline even though their constituent pages are of good standard. My guess is that these are few, do we have any numbers about that? If (as seems likely) the outline regions mostly have outline cities, parks etc then it’s sensible to put the effort into the latter. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:50, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Probably should've started the discussion there, but I think for such a major high-profile change I'd prefer the pub as the venue of discussion over [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:29, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I wonder how often we have a regional article without usable articles below it. I have occasionally added attractions to a regional article because there was no 'city' article to stick it in. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:52, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Personally I think that's fine tbh – though I suppose in those cases that's where the question of whether a rural area article is more favorable arises. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) Agree with whoever said make it optional. I agree that most of the time they would be unnecessary but there are enough corner cases. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 21:06, 23 April 2026 (UTC) I agree that region articles should have See and Do, and we should work towards filling those in, rather than removing them. Eat and Drink are useful, and exist in some region articles, but it does seem unlikely that we will be able to expand those any time soon. They should be optional, and removed if empty. I don't think Sleep should be in region articles at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:19, 23 April 2026 (UTC) : Although [[Hebrides|here]] is an example of a useful Sleep section in a region article. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Regions should have See and Do, and can usefully have Buy, Eat, Drink or Sleep. Unfortunately you usually need to know a region well to provide complete content in any of these sections. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:03, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Nicely put, AlasdairW. A really good Region SHOULD have Buy, Eat, Drink and Sleep sections that provide a high-level overview (similar to the Hberides article that Ground Zero cited. I agree that listings generally don't belong in Region articles (unless there isn't an appropriate city article for it). I'm okay with having all those sections be optional for regions, but feel strongly that they should be REQUIRED for a region article to become Guide or Star. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 17:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::This has prompted me to expedite the outline regions on my "to do" list, and for starters [[Hebrides]] (cited above, and already usable) was missing Eat and Drink. Quickly sorted. Three more can be done soon, improving the metrics by just under 0.1%. If we all put our shoulder to the wheel this problem will be swiftly fettled. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:28, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::'''Actual requirements''': The cited [[Wikivoyage:region article template|region article template]] (at least since before [[Special:Permalink/4786171|10 Dec]]) says about these four sections (the last sentence of each): "If there isn't anything to say about the region's [whatever] that isn't already covered by the descriptions in the Regions/Cities/Other destinations sections, or in the Understand section, then this section can be omitted." :::::For usable, "the most prominent attractions [must be] identified with directions"; for guide, there must be "information on multiple attractions and things to do". The [[[[Special:Permalink/994173|region article status]] page doesn't require the sections under discussion to exist, for any status. :::::I indeed think one needs to say something about the most prominent attractions of a region before the page can be seen as usable. Also having Eat, Drink, See and Do sections in the template is reasonable, as that should make the editor think about what usable could be said about cuisine, nightlife and attractions. For some regions, what needs to be said is already in the city listings or in Understand, making the separate sections redundant. That's fine. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:11, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::So to clean up region articles for regions you know: think whether there is something region-specific to say about the four subjects, check whether it is already said in other sections and either put content in the empty sections or remove them. If you are not sure about some section for some region, just leave those section headers for somebody else to make the decision. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :So 3 weeks later...I take it that there's general support for making eat/drink optional, but keeping see and do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::Maybe we should allow usable region articles to refer the reader to a larger region (or the country/state) article for information on eat, drink and sleep. That leaves the section in place, so any region specifics are more easily added. So if [[Hebrides]] didn't have anything to say for sleep, it would say "See [[Scotland#Sleep]]". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 12:00, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::Have you checked the guideline I linked? Is there something in it you would like to change? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the Eat and Drink sections of [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]], replace "then this section can be omitted" with "provide a link to a this section in a a bigger region (which could be the country)". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:31, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Do we need sections that only have that link? Can't it just be included in context in Understand or even be regarded as implicit – the country's cuisine is usually described in the country article and in the absence of an eat section I assume readers would consult the country article without any pointer? In the case where nightlife is concentrated to one of the region's cities (not too uncommon), that can be said in the city's bullet as well as in Understand. :::::Of course, ''if'' we want that section, we can include such a sentence in Drink. But I think one-sentence sections are ugly, they look incomplete, and may attract tries at saying something, often resulting in pointless or redundant text, and perhaps listings that belong elsewhere. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:09, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In cases like [[Greater Lyon]] and [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]], the later of which has an extensive Eat section, it may of course be worthwhile to point out at which level of regions that description is to be found. If the region is indeed "capital of French gastronomy", then the section should probably not be omitted – there ought to be something to say. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:16, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::My thoughts are mostly with LPfi's – it should generally be implied with our region structure, not that I think many people often read the eat/drink ections in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm surprised you don't think they do. I would tend to think they would, as food is one of the most interesting things to many travellers and people generally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It ''should'' be the case, but generally I (and a few people I've talked to irl about) find most eat/drink sections to be far too lacking to actually bother reading when many better sources exist online. Even when it comes to listings, it's not all that often I actually consult Wikivoyage for places to eat or drink, and nowhere near the same level as I do for see/do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I'd distinguish between listings for specific eateries and descriptions of a local cuisine. I'm always interested in reading the latter, especially if it's well written and a good read. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Hmm true, you have a point there. I do suppose that eat/drink sections of country articles (and also major region articles, like [[Quebec]]) tend to be a ''lot'' more useful than say the eat/drink sections of say [[South Central Iowa]] (which, in my opinion, can be safely removed). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:26, 20 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'd rather see something like "As with most of Scotland, self-catering cottages, camping, and bed-and-breakfast inns are available in the Hebrides" (customizing the text to whatever is most relevant). There could be a link on the opening phrase to [[Scotland#Sleep]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC) == Digital life in China == Hello from China. I wrote [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/User:Brycehughes/Staying_connected_in_China this]. It is meant to be what I wish I had read before I went to China. I learned the hard way; I hope others don't have to (especially now that China is opening up re visa-free access). I am seeking some advice: 1) Is this appropriate for a standalone article? 2) If yes, then what template to use and also how to title it? 3) If no, then should I integrate it into China or just junk it? Basically I'd like your help in what to do with this. Any advice appreciated, thanks. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 15:25, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :I think your write-up is valuable and practical, and I think the topic is too big to fit in [[China#Connect]]. I like your current title or [[Internet access in China]], to match the [[Internet access|general article]]. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 15:55, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with your assessment. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:09, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::Me too. [[User:GrinningIodize|GrinningIodize]] ([[User talk:GrinningIodize|talk]]) 18:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Yes, this article is valuable, especially as it has radically changed my attitude towards China as a whole. I was blocked at English Wikipedia back in 2021 for my blind hate towards China and Chinese, for which I have apologized repeatedly. And now, your article has sparked my curiosity towards that very country, its culture and people. It should be titled [[Internet access in China]], as suggested by Gerode above. Thank you for writing this and also changing my mind for good. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:47, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Hey, glad I could change your mind. Not sure how this article did it but whatever works. I've traveled to a few countries at this point and one thing I always notice is everybody basically wants to just get the kids to school on time, etc. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) :::Sing it, brother. Getting the kids a good education, and taking care of the aging parents is universal. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:20, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::In the west, taking care of aging parents is less? In India they die in your house. Dunno. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:35, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::::I remember having tea with a guy in Isfahan. After we talked politics for a while, we ended up talking eldercare. He wanted to move to Tehran for career reasons. He was younger than me, but I have been through it in Toronto. The issues were similar. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:26, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I'd say still way more socially accepted in the west to send your aging parents to a nursing home than it is outside the west. As someone who's culturally from a non-western background, sadly not uncommon to witness drama with extended family when it comes to these sorts of matters. :( //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Sounds like I can keep the title, link at the [[China]] article. Technical stuff e.g. what templates to add can be done by more savvy people later. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:37, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Also it is a silly banner image but these things make me laugh. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:38, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Done and done. Please feel free to add proper templates to [[Staying connected in China|the article]] anyone so it's well fitted in the tree. Thanks, [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::[[Staying connected in China|Staying connected in China]]. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:58, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Ooh this is a good topic – I've read about advice on this here and there on Reddit, but never a full comprehensive guide. Nice work on this! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) I wonder if we should cover bringing burner phones/devices in this page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Certainly could, although my target for the article was more the I-want-to-watch-YouTube crowd as opposed to the I-want-privacy crowd. Could have a section on privacy I suppose. (Somewhat ironically, I have a burner phone, but I bought it for entering the USA.) [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:48, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think [[burner phones]] could be an entirely separate travel topic, since China isn't the only place where such advice would be applicable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Many people need burner laptops, but perhaps that's different enough to be handled in [[Computers]]. I assume that what needs to be said (and can be kept up to date) can be said on a screenful or two, so wouldn't make that article too long. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:26, 25 April 2026 (UTC) It looks a useful article. If you know, it would be worth adding a note saying how much this applies to Hong Kong or Macau. The Great Firewall may be less active there, but it has been 7 years since I was last in Hong Kong. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 09:52, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Same boat as you... I haven't been to Hong Kong since 2017. If anyone knows feel free to add. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 10:57, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Well, the Great Firewall applies mainly to mainland China, and HK and Macau don't face such restrictions AFAIK. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 13:36, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::Yes, I can back that up. I have friends in Shenzhen who often head over to Hong Kong because it's more convenient for accessing the open internet. [[User:ShuaiXuesheng|ShuaiXuesheng]] ([[User talk:ShuaiXuesheng|talk]]) 14:44, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::The Great Firewall does not apply to Hong Kong. You can still freely use Wikipedia, Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram and YouTube. Can't comment on Macau but I would imagine it's the same thing. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 16:25, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think the only risk with Hong Kong is that during political crises the CCP can lean on the HK government to restrict access. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 08:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 06:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Changes to autoconfirmed requirements from next week == For those not following the tech news, [[:phab:T418484]] will be a pretty important update for how autoconfirmed is configured on all wikis. Namely, to quote the tech news: {{blockquote|There is a new change in how new users are autoconfirmed that will improve anti-vandalism protection. Currently, users who have had an account for a few days and made a few edits are automatically added to the Autoconfirmed users group. This configuration tends to be exploited by some vandals, who create accounts and start to use them only after some time. To mitigate this, the configuration will be updated next week so that – for the purpose of becoming autoconfirmed – the account age will be counted from their first edit, instead of registration date. The numeric value of the age threshold will remain the same. This change will be deployed only to wikis which require at least one edit as part of the autoconfirmation conditions.}} I've made the change to [[Wikivoyage:Autoconfirmed users]] accordingly, but I do think this is a change that should be more widely announced to the community. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:12, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :Seems like a good change. Thanks for amending the page, but I think the people for whom the knowledge is essential are quite few over here, and I assume most of them check the pub (or the technical news), so I wouldn't be worried about somebody missing it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:49, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::I trust that this works. A few years ago I had trouble with a vandal who had been blocked. His modus perandi was to create a new account, make a dozen or so reasonable edits (not difficult to do - a typo here, a grammatical correction there) and then he started harrassing me. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:09, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I think this will have little effect on long-term abusers. If the current pattern is "create account, wait 4 days, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, and then start harassing", then the only think that changes is the order of the elements: "create account, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, wait 4 days, and then start harassing". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:40, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It still does prevent getting autoconfirmed while doing a series of block-worthy edits, with no preceding good or neutral ones. I assume some abusers don't move over to the new strategy. (And this also has no effect one those doing just one edit per account – if it helps against some abusers, then it is good.) The downside is that somebody who registered an account for reading and now does a few edits doesn't immediately become autoconfirmed. I don't think they expect that, so it is no big deal. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:29, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::At present there are very few LTAs that follow this pattern – and I'd say because most LTAs are not bright enough to have the capability of making good edits in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:38, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :Good change as well, I support this change. Vandalism is rife. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:21, 28 April 2026 (UTC) == Scriptbooks == We have various foreign-language phrasebooks covered at [[phrasebooks]]. However, there's only one article that isn't about language but about a writing system, and that is [[Learning Devanagari]], a "scriptbook". The very existence of such a "scriptbook" means there could be scriptbooks on Cyrillic or Perso-Arabic. However, the [[Cyrillic]] articles are deleted and salted for being "out of scope". So, should scriptbooks exist on Wikivoyage at all, or be migrated elsewhere (like Wikibooks or Wikiversity)? '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:13, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :As far as I know, travellers are more likely to talk to locals than reading scripts, especially as written languages can be translated with the translation services on your phone. Probably that's why we have so many phrasebooks and only one "scriptbook". Of course, there are obscure writing systems that translation services can't parse, and phrasebooks of respective languages are enough to cover such cases (since only one or few languages would use such obscure scripts). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :: There are downsides to pointing your smartphone at every sign you want to read. For Cyrillic, learning the letters isn't too hard, so anybody travelling to Russia (or Ukraine) should try. On the other hand, the alphabets could easily be explained in the phrasebooks, with remarks on pronunciation in context, so I don't think a scriptbook is warranted – but neither do I think it should be salted. :: Devanagari is more complex, and the ligature are not very intuitive for most English speakers. I think that included the content of that article into half a dozen individual phrasebooks wouldn't be a good alternative. How to handle the writing system is a judgement call and I wouldn't rule out other scriptbooks, although I cannot remind me any writing system for which I would recommend that solution. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:43, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :I agree that while phrasebooks are useful for travelers, scriptbooks might be valuable, particularly for complex writing systems. They could be a good resource, especially for those not easily translated by phone apps. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:20, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Error on my own page == Got this message on an edit I tried to make on MY OWN userpage: ''Unfortunately, this action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed.'' ''If you believe your action was constructive, please leave a message on the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. In your message, state what you were trying to do and the title of the page you were trying to edit.'' ''A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: <u>Unregistered or New user blanking someone else's user or user talk page</u>'' Here is my abuse log for confirmation<br>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29 https://fr.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29] What? It's my page! Wdym? [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 12:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|SHB2000}} created an anti-spam filter (#66) that seems to be catching you. Maybe they can help. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:06, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::Okay. Thanks. [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:07, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::66 is flag-only (mainly so it can get picked up by [[m:SWViewer|SWViewer]]), seems to be 35 that's catching your edits – the main issue here seems to be that your account isn't autoconfirmed. I've given you confirmed perms since your other account is already autoconfirmed which should hopefully stop the filter from disallowing your edits. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:14, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:18, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It was filter 35 that was the culprit. It seems the error was my fault: I used a construction that didn't work as expected. I am sorry. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 16:48, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It is all good! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 02:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == FTT icon no longer displaying == Does anyone else see this same issue of no FTT icon appearing? Take a look at the pagebanner on [[common scams]] or [[Hamad International Airport]] for what I mean. The links work, but the icon doesn't. (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //02:00, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :I do not see an icon. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :There is no icon for me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::The link to the image seems to have been broken somehow. The file still exists ([[c:File:Writing Circle.svg]]) (I also uploaded a [[c:File:Writing Circle white.svg|white version]] for use in {{tl|Banner}} which for consistency might be better?). The fix here should be to update the link in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] on line 128. I don't have those permissions (interface admin) any more. Instead, @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree]], [[User:Andyrom75|Andy]], [[User:Atsirlin|Atsirlin]] and [[User:Jdlrobson|JDL]] should be able to make the necessary edit. <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 19:39, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::hopefully fixed, we'll see when MW/ResourceLoader reloads the caches.. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:14, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I see the FTT icon in the upper right of the banner for [[Common scams]], so apparently that fixed it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:17, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yep that did the fix – cheers, Wauteurz and Andree. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:34, 1 May 2026 (UTC) == My Culture is not a Costume video == If you are reading this, I suggest you to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5cARFJw8 Summary: Cultural appropriation should never be a thing across America, including all of these holidays, and in daily life. The Halloween costumes that co-opt their cultures, are described as insensitive, dehumanizing, and unrepresentative of the culture, asked by six women. These women had a distaste of what their culture is used as Halloween costumes, and the reasons they presented, as erasing their culture, stereotypical, and a ignorance of the rich history of ethnic minorities. The most important of all, is that traditional attire, is considered to be sacred in different cultures, outside Western countries and nations. Reminder: Please see the [[Halloween]] article, and the [[respect]] too. This quotation would be: {{q|Another consideration is that some costumes may grossly misrepresent diverse cultures or cause offence and upset to others. There has also been considerable debate about cultural appropriation. Purported 'Arab', 'Mexican', 'Indian', 'Geisha', or 'Asylum Patient' costume choices have all come under scrutiny. Costumes that mimic police or military style clothing (including those of historical regimes), may also cause offence or be mistaken for genuine.|Buy: Costumes}} Thank you for reading this. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26450-12|&#126;2026-26450-12]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26450-12|talk]]) 19:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide. We are not going to tell people what costumes to wear on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:31, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think there's a bit of "know your audience" here. Around the time this old YouTube video was created, the Twitterverse blew up over a white American teen wearing a Chinese dress to a formal party. However, Chinese people in China thought it was acceptable.[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/world/asia/chinese-prom-dress.html][https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2144595/go-ahead-appropriate-my-culture] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:58, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::I wear batik shirts all summer, and if anyone wanted to object to it (no-one has), I'd insist that they have a conversation with me in Malay. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:29, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :This has to be a troll post. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 09:34, 2 May 2026 (UTC) ::If you're doing it respectfully and acknowledge its origins, I don't see what's wrong with someone else's ethnic costume. When Katy Perry wore a kimono in one of her music videos, some Japanese-Americans were outraged, but people actually from Japan were perplexed as to why it was even controversial at all. And I've worn a traditional Indian shirt to a Deepavali party, and nobody found it offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 07:26, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Key to wearing costumes of other cultures is doing it respectfully, although the risk of committing faux pas is still there. Wearing them for Halloween is probably more controversial than wearing them in proper context, such as the Deepavali. Having Finns dressed as Sámi (unknowingly combining details in conflicting ways) performing "genuine" Sámi rituals for tourists is indeed seen as cultural appropriation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:55, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Spirit Airlines gone bust == It seems [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-shutdown-what-to-know-rcna343222 Spirit has gone bust] last night. Currently about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?limit=500&fulltext=1&search=Spirit+Airlines&title=Special:Search&profile=default&ns0=1 320ish mentions] of the airline, so will be a massive undertaking to fix this, but any help would be appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:59, 3 May 2026 (UTC) :Some articles of [[India]] still mention Jet Airlines and GoAir, both of which have gone bust long ago. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:47, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::Would be a worthwhile project to remove mentions of those too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:28, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :I suppose we'll have to search for all mentions of Spirit Airlines in other articles. Or maybe hold off to see who buys their assets. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:01, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::They've already had two rounds of bankruptcy. I don't think that a revival is at all likely. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:31, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Was more thinking a merger than a revival, that another airline would buy some of the planes and take over at least a portion of their routes. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I expect all the remaining assets (everything from whole airplanes to office chairs to lease contracts on airport gates) to get sold off as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. I don't expect other airlines to really "take over their routes", but instead for some of them to increase the number of flights on routes that they were already serving, and a few to add a few new routes. Adding a new route can't be done overnight, so any airline that announces a new destination in the coming weeks has already been planning this for a while. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Do you guys [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ want to buy it]? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:48, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::Shouldn't have vibecoded those servers... [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 12:58, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::Reminds me of [[:w:Global Airlines|Global Airlines]]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::It looks like they're up to US $88 million in "unverified" pledges. That's 17% of the bailout that Spirit had been seeking a week ago, and that various news sources said might keep the airline operational for as little as six months. So... enough to keep the airline going this month, assuming that all the pledges are real (and they never are, though in some fundraising areas, you might get as high as 90%)? ::And then it dies again, of course. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:21, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::To keep it running, they need a sound business model and good management. They claim that the bankruptsy was due to the evilness of Wall Street (or so I interpret their message). They could be right, but it seems that running an airline company isn't easy these days, be it a legacy or budget one. If the business model really did work, then it is up to having the money and good management, and to not get vulnerable to Wall Street evilness (better not take loans from them). It would be really nice to hear them succeed, but I won't bet my mite on that. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I've read that they haven't been profitable since the pandemic in 2020. That suggests that they don't have a sound business model. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I mean LCCs around the world outside of Europe have been struggling since the pandemic, but Spirit was on a whole different level. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:25, 5 May 2026 (UTC) : What can we do by way of practical advice for travellers? There have been a fair number of stories about stranded passengers, stuck paying for a different flight, often at a higher price because one-way is usually more expensive than half of a return ticket & immediate flights more expensive than booking ahead. [https://people.com/spirit-airlines-passengers-recall-being-stranded-at-airports-after-airline-s-closure-11965179 Spirit passengers stranded], [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/travel/thomas-cook-airline-collapse.html Thomas Cook] a few years ago involving 600,000 victims by some estimates, [https://www.islands.com/1996300/airlines-bankrupt-never-recovered/ 10 Airlines That Went Bankrupt And Never Recovered], ... : There are sites with advice about this, [https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/service-cessations-bankruptcy US DOT], [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds PBS], [https://www.iata.org/contentassets/2e46aace261040b9a47fb7b9da18efc9/airline-bankruptcy-position-paper.pdf IATA] & several travel guides. It seem to boil down to seeking a refund from your credit card company & looking for "rescue fares" where other airlines offer a discount. : Are there good ways to reduce this risk? Always pay with a credit card? Does [[travel insurance]] cover this? Should you fly only on major airlines? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::I think Finland (the EU?) offers some protection if you book in the right way, after many passengers got stranded some years ago (COVID-19? 2008?). I think companies in the travel business are required to put money in a fund that covers their liabilities, so at least passengers should get their money back (I could be awfully wrong about the details). If you book through a travel bureau, then they take the responsibility (they probably have insurance). Then, of course, you shouldn't book via a "convenience flag" company. I believe that suitable travel insurance also covers this, but read the fine print. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/planning/what-to-do-if-tour-company-airline-goes-bankrupt.htm indicates that travel insurance with what seems to be called "insolvency cover" (not very common) can help. US credit card issuers must refund the price of cancelled flights, but that doesn't seem to be true elsewhere. :::I don't think that "only fly on major airlines" is reasonable. Airline bankruptcies are pretty uncommon in wealthier worlds. However, "don't fly on one that's already in bankruptcy proceedings" might be a reasonable rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the UK, and I think most of Europe, you have better consumer protection if you book a "package" of flight and hotel for a single price from a travel agent (which can be a part of the airline). If the airline goes bust when you are away, the travel agent has to arrange to get you home (without further charge), and the scheme is backed with a bond held by the CAA. See [[:W:Air Travel Organisers' Licensing]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes. EU regulations require that businesses that sell packages place a deposit that should cover expenses for bankrupt partners (they estimate the costs themselves, so a bankrupt business may not be able to cover everything). In addition to returning money paid to them for unavailable services, they have to arrange and pay your journey back, if the return was part of the package. This applies only if you bought a package. If you reserve flight and accommodation through them separately, or book things yourself with their assistance (so that you get agreements with the individual businesses), then their liabilities are very limited – but they should clearly inform you that this isn't a package deal. :::::If you bought tickets yourself, you have to either ask the company itself (which may have priority liabilities worth more than its assets) or your credit company, which only need to pay back what you paid, no additional expenses. You choose which of them to ask for compensation. :::::(I did not read the directive, but a bunch of official advice.) :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:03, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :btw a bit late, but kudos to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] and [[User:Anyone150|Anyone150]] for doing the bulk of the removals. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is there an unannounced Montenegro editing event? == In the last couple of days, we've seen a number of new articles about attractions in Montenegro, few if any of them destinations by Wikivoyage definitions laid out on the [[WV:What is an article]] page, and all of them in a custom, non-Wikivoyage structure with personal comments. Are these all by one person who's using multiple accounts, or is this some kind of unannounced event? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Please respond, @[[User:Andjela555|Andjela555]], @[[User:Zinuo67|Zinuo67]], @[[User:~2026-25860-58|~2026-25860-58]], @[[User:~2026-27229-97|~2026-27229-97]], @[[User:~2026-27107-15|~2026-27107-15]], @[[User:Stasya Kostova|Stasya Kostova]], @[[User:~2026-26916-20|~2026-26916-20]]. You are well-intentioned, and most of the titles you are adding articles for deserve to be listed on this site, in the article for the nearest town, but because you do not know about [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]] and have no idea what Wikivoyage style (for example, [[Wikivoyage:Article templates]], [[Wikivoyage:Pronouns]] and [[Wikivoyage:Goals]]) is, you are creating a mess, and if there is a planning or discussion page somewhere, one of us can post some basic Wikivoyage style and policy information to it to try to stop the mess from spreading. Please tell us who organized this editing event and who instructed you about what to add to Wikivoyage and how. It's important for us to know. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:21, 5 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} Interestingly, from a CU check, it seems: ::* {{checkuser|Zinuo67}} ::* {{checkuser|Veda-Meda2015}} ::* {{checkuser|Ece Mira 67777}} ::* {{checkuser|Stasya Kostova}} ::* {{checkuser|Miona Colanovic}} ::are all a 100% match (no account blocks have been made, however). At least technically, there is no indication of this coming from a shared address either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:23, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::Weird. Thanks for checking. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::: {{u|Stasya Kostova}} created [[Skočidjevojka Bay]] which needs to be cleaned up (couldn't find the correct template to tag for cleanup). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::There is no such template because we don't have enough editors to say "you do it!" But if I lack time or need help, I usually post a notice on an article's talk page, where to be fair it's often ignored, and I may forget about it for some time, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:46, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In the case of [[Skočidjevojka Bay]], it should probably just be tagged with {{tl|stub}}. The template automatically populates it into a category if it's still like that after 7 days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I have tagged it to merge into [[Petrovac]], as I don't think there is enough there for an article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:24, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ==Policy for the phrase "adult entertainment"== An earlier version of the [[Southern California]] article used the phrase "adult entertainment" (see [[Talk:Southern California]] for discussion). As "adult entertainment" is a euphemism for pornography (but not always understood as such by non-native readers), we should have a policy which complies with [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] and [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first]]. I made a draft in [[Wikivoyage:Words to avoid]]. Please contribute with your opinions. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :I don't think policy/guideline pages are places for drafts. If you had meant your new text to be a draft, you should have put it in the talk page for the policy/guideline page. It seemed non-controversial to me, and as I mentioned elsewhere, I support it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:53, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with Ikan here. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:01, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::I also agree with Ikan on this one. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 21:27, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I am happy with the addition. To me "Adult movies" could be those which have been given an "18 certificate", and violence could be the main reason for the rating. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:12, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm all for avoiding any promotion of sex tourism, but I'm not sure a knee-jerk reaction to automatically make a phrase verboten is at all useful. I often travel with my family and I would like to know where the shady hotels are so I can avoid them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Just for transparency, this is what Yvwv added: ::::::{{blockquote|adult entertainment: Can be understood as a euphemism for pornography, striptease, sex toy stores, and other sexually themed attractions. If such attractions comply with the [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] they can be described without euphemism; a strip club can be called a strip club. Use expressions with "adults" in an unambigous way.}} :::::://<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:34, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::'''Oppose''' the addition of "adult entertainment" to the words to avoid list. IMHO, we need to cut that list down to just those that are genuinely useful to avoid. Well over half have perfectly legitimate uses on a travel wiki. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:46, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::: To sort out misunderstanding, see [[Wikivoyage talk:Words to avoid]] for discussion. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 08:14, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I think that the confusing situations should be mentioned. Here's one short way to do that: :::::::* Use expressions with "adults" in an unambiguous way (e.g., "Adults only (age 18+)"). :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 7 May 2026 (UTC) == Main Page revamps, part 2 == As mentioned about a month and a bit ago, I'm in the midst of trying to modernise the look of this site. The second stage of those revamps is now at [[User:SHB2000/revamped main]], which revamps the sister projects section. The style replicates the redesign agreed upon with part 1 of the revamps when we got rid of the blue box. Any thoughts and feedback welcome. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC) :It looks virtually identical to me, so I think it's certainly fine. The sister projects footer is the only real difference and is a little more clean and clear, so I {{support}}. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:40, 10 May 2026 (UTC) : {{support}} Looks fine to me. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:13, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :'''Wikifunctions''' is listed twice with somewhat different descriptions. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 15:16, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::Done, good catch. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC) : I notice that the links to other language versions are down at the end. I wonder if the people who need them most will find them there. Should they be more prominent? Perhaps in the top box? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:38, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::Rather confusingly, we also don't display the language versions on mobile at all – is there any design-related reason behind this? (if not, then that will be part 3 of revamps) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :::On mobile Minerva I am seeing various issues. The image in the discover section should push the text below and there is lots of blank whitespace. The map at the top is floating away from every thing else. :::Since most of our readership is on mobile I think it is important to address these. Please be sure to test it on a real phone and ensure you are viewing the default Minerva skin. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::That seems to be an issue with the existing Main Page too. My reforms only change the Sister Projects section, which seems to work perfectly fine for me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:47, 13 May 2026 (UTC) LGTM, thanks for doing this. Possibly a nitpick, but could the bottom row of the sister projects box be made symmetrical? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 05:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :TT, this is not strictly possible without doing a lot to change the layout, since what will be symmetrical depends on your browser, monitor size, etc. On my computer, there are two rows of seven icons, which is balanced down the middle and looks quite clean. If I resize my browser window, it flows to four rows of four and one row of two, which is not symmetrical. I think the more meaningful discussion is about which projects to include. I personally would like to see [[:outreach:]] added, but I don't think it's critical. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::The main reason it wasn't included is because I'd literally forgotten :P. btw if you do see any missing projects, please do add them to [[User:SHB2000/WikivoyageSister]] since I won't be on my computer for the next few days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::Done, template now updated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == Wikidata, adding co-ordinates == [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Events/Coordinate_Me_2026 COORDI­NATE ME], a wikidata contest for adding geolocation data in 26 chosen countries. Since we use that data & may have data in listings that could be on WD, perhaps some people here could help. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 04:12, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :This contest is wrought with problems, like tracking inaccuracies and errors, unresponsive organizer and delayed prize awards. Take a look at the contest's talk page in previous years to see all the issues it had. I have [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grants_talk:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/General_Support_Fund/WMAT_Multi-Year-Plan_Grant_2025-2027&oldid=27559767 spoken against] funding this year's contest due to fiscal and logistical mismanagement. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:52, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :Out of ~300000 listings we have around 4000 are like that - that we have WD for them, but the WD doesn't have coords... Now the question is, if we want to blindly export that, or what..... :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:56, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have many cities that have listings but the listings (with or without Wikidata) don't have coords. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 22:12, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == Franks Gatukök Göteborg Central == There is a hamburger and hot dog stand called Franks Gatukök in central Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish), right in front of the Gothernburg Central Station. I can personally verify this - I visited it less than a month ago. It also shows up at Google Maps. However, it doesn't appear to have any sort of website. Googling for "Franks Gatukök" gives a link to the site https://www.franksgatukok.se/ which lists several locations in Sweden, none of which is anywhere near Gothenburg Central Station. Their Facebook page doesn't list it either. Does anyone know if there is some sort of website for this location? If there is none, can it be listed on the Gothenburg article anyway? [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 18:24, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :Sure it can be listed! Just don't include a website if there isn't any. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == A possible editorial action against WMF for laying off Union staff == You should be aware that [[meta:Talk:Community_Wishlist#May_20_update|there's currently a major upheaval]] over the alleged layoff of Community Tech staff by WMF. They're also [[en:Wikipedia:WP:Village_pump_(WMF)#Petition:_Editors_willing_to_join_in_collective_labor_action|discussing imitating a editorial strike in solidarity]] on Wikipedia because the staff that were laid off are members of the [[Meta:Wiki_Workers_United|Wiki Workers United]] union, which was formed just last week and in the process of organization. You might want to get to know them. So far, both have over 50 and 160 signatures, and both will be growing over the coming days. It's getting very significant, and it could impact this wiki, too. After that, if you agree to join in solidarity (and at the moment, pretty much a significant portion of Wikipedians are already in it), '''inform the WWU and [https://cwa-union.org/about/contact-us the CWA].''' Tell them ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis. After ''that''... beats me because of my lack of first-hand experience with labor unions and the like, but as [[:Wikipedia:Jeff the Land Shark|a certain little shark]] might say: {{tq|Murr. (Bite the hand that feeds. And I know where they hide the donuts.)}} [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Asretired|Asretired]]; @[[User:Doc James|Doc James]]; @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]; @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]; @[[User:Mx. Granger|Mx. Granger]]; @[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]]; @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]; @[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]; anyone else? [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here. But I think we should keep solidarity with a union separate from any grievances any of us might have about supposedly heavy-handed actions by the WMF involving the operation of wikis. My only grievance regarding the treatment of Wikivoyage that I can think of is that it can get lost in the shuffle. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here – for anyone reading, I'd absolutely urge you all to sign yourself in solidarity with WMF staff by adding your name at [[m:Wiki Workers United#Solidarity]] (I'd already done so before the ping). What happened yesterday absolutely reeked of corporatism and union-busting. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :I am not presently a member of the en.wp community and I would not seek to have anyone edit by proxy there for me or anything like that, but I want to register somewhere that I stand in solidarity with organized labor. There should probably be a [[phab:]] ticket to reform the entire Wikimedia Foundation into a worker-owned co-operative non-profit. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::I find this sort of discussion frustrating, because so few people seem to know what they're talking about. For example, Justin, forgive me for picking on you, but the WMF can't be reformed into "a worker-owned co-operative non-profit", because public charities in the US can't technically be "owned" by anyone. I suggest that anyone who wants to support labor rights would do well to learn more about the subject, and then talk to their own elected politicians about making it ''structurally'' feasible to have a labor union that crosses national borders – not merely a federation of locals that coordinate with each other (which is what "international" labor unions are), but an actual single organization, operating under the same rules, so you don't get the lone employee in this country having a "union" of me, myself, and I or the near-impossibility of writing a contract that is the same for everyone. It's bad enough that US states have different rules (e.g., layoffs above a certain size in California require 60 calendar days' [fully paid] advance notice); it's almost impossible to reconcile different national laws. ::Then you have the problem of people having different cultural conceptions of what a union is supposed to do for you. Is the labor union supposed to get you higher pay, or fairer conditions [which can mean lower pay and worse working conditions for previously privileged staff], or prevent staff from being fired, or organize social events, or help you get your next job, or something else? I know one municipal labor union whose negotiations are done by senior employees that "accidentally" preferred themselves for vacation scheduling, higher pay, and never having to work holidays and weekends for years. I know a couple of people at another organization who are pushing for a union; they seem to mostly be afraid that they will get fired someday but not understand why they were fired (I'm objectively doing well at the parts of my job that I think are important; why should my manager's opinion, or that fact that all my teammates keep quitting to get away from me, be relevant?). ::Apologies for the long post, but: please, don't assume that whatever your local laws or views of unions are would be relevant to any situation that extends outside of your home area. It's really enormously complicated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::It's not picking on me, but you are wrong factually: you can have a [https://www.theselc.org/workplace_democracy_in_nonprofit_organizations worker self-directed non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States]. I am generally opposed to any hierarchy that models the way that capitalist businesses can unilaterally hire and fire. Maybe these workers still needed to be fired for some reason, but that should be decided by a democratic process. What <em>that</em> looks like will be different from organization to organization (e.g. a grievances board, administrative leave while under review, managers who are elected on a periodic basis and given the power to hire and fire by the working class, etc.), but when it comes to someone's basic livelihood and the fact that most of us live under wage slavery, then I don't want anyone getting fired without a democratic process behind it or at the very least some kind of extraordinary emergency reason. Additionally, for what it's worth, California (where the WMF are based) has laws specifically designed to help incorporate for-profit businesses as a co-op, so I would imagine that if someone wanted to create a worker self-directed non-profit, that would probably be the easiest place in the United States to do it. Lastly, I don't know why you seem to assume that I don't live in California. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 21:39, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::::"Self-directed" and "owned" are different things. ::::I make no assumptions about where you are; I give the California example because it's one that I know exists in my state and that I know does not exist everywhere. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :::::By "worker-owned co-op", I am distinguishing it from a member co-op like a grocery co-op or a credit union or a co-op apartment complex. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :On the question of what Wikivoyage needs: :The OP is already blocked on two wikis for trolling and disruptive editing. Their contributions here this year are to import drama that is not directly related to us. This has happened a few times before with other editors (e.g., complaints about software changes). :The Simple English Wikipedia has [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocks_and_bans#Reciprocal a rule called "1STRIKE"] that applies to people who have already been blocked elsewhere (almost always the English Wikipedia), and then bring their bad behavior to Simple. Maybe we should consider adopting a similar rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::They haven't done anything blockable or even against any guidelines here, and to be clear, you're suggesting we should indefinitely block them for informing us about layoffs and anti-union actions? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm suggesting that when someone says "Tell [an external organization] ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis", that this is more like "drama-mongering" than "informing". :::For example, the WMF deployed the current MediaWiki desktop skin several years ago, and some people are still mad about this "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis". The Russian Wikipedia is still running a pop-up message saying that this was deployed without their consent. Do you think that's relevant to either layoffs or unionizing? I don't. Some of the "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" even involved the team that's being dissolved. There are probably still people at the German-language Wikipedia who think that Comm Tech was wrong to decline their urgent wish for the wrong piece of software to be re-installed, when the actual problem was created by their own local interface admins. There are definitely some who are still mad that the WMF stopped two of their admins from wheel-warring over the site config years ago. But none of these "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" have anything to do with unionizing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::If you noticed, I addressed that above without saying they should be summarily blocked, and no-one has taken them up on that here, at any rate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::2601AC47 was globally locked. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-31136-19|&#126;2026-31136-19]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-31136-19|talk]]) 22:53, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Why? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:02, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Requests_for_help_from_a_sysop_or_bureaucrat#c-Tamzin-20260523115300-Trolling/vandalism_at_highly_sensitive_WMF-related_discussion This was the conversation/request]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Yeah, I see. They really trolled in that thread. Too bad; I'm indebted to them for informing me about these happenings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::We already have [[WV:ONESTRIKE]], by the way, but I really don't think bringing up the attention of the WMF's recent union busting actions is anywhere near disruptive to warrant an indefinitely. If it wasn't them, it almost certainly would've been brought up by someone else in the pub. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I signed it in the signatures. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 00:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan == <div class="border-box" style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #f8eaba); max-width: 875px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; color: var(--clr-dark)"> <div class="box" style="float:left; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">[[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|75px|alt=The logo for the Wikimedia Café]]</div> Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. 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Please see the Café page for more information, including [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#May_2026_meetings_with_a_focus_on_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 tables of timestamp conversions for both sessions], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#Agenda._This_will_be_an_approximately_1_hour_Caf%C3%A9_session,_and_is_extendible_for_an_additional_30_minutes_if_needed. the agenda], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#How_to_attend_the_session how to register]! <br /> [[File:Buntstifte Eberhard Faber crop 64h.jpg|860px|alt=cropped image of colored pencils]]</div> <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 19:48, 21 May 2026 (UTC) == Faroe Islands update == Alright, I'm flying to [[Tórshavn]] next week. Anything on [[Faroe Islands]] that need a listing update, a picture or boots-on-the-ground verification? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :Wow, what an opportunity. Our sister site has some [[:w:en:Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in the Faroe Islands|requested photographs]] if you are available to take any. (Note that I'm not a member of the community there and I'm not soliciting editing by proxy.) ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 15:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Heh, I think it wouldn't be controversial to request to take a picture of a village or power plant. I've bookmarked several places and at least two locations are along the way to/from the airport so I have at least two chances to take pictures. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :I notice that [[Faroe Islands#Towns and villages]] says "the roofs are often turf-covered", next to a picture showing no turf-covered roofs. Perhaps you could easily determine whether "often" is still the right word? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:02, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Roofs are about 70-80% turf-covered when I see them in villages, but this number drops in bigger towns and only a few houses in the capital have turf roofs. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Query regarding Kartographer extension == I am an editor at the Malayalam Wikivoyage project, which is currently hosted in [https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wy/ml/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8_%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BE Incubator]. We recently encountered an issue where map markers were not appearing on maps. We raised a ticket in [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T395208 Phabricator], and came to know that the Kartographer extension is being removed. Does anyone here know of any alternative extension or approach that can be used to show markers on maps for denoting places? [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 17:19, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :As far as I'm aware, Kartographer is not being removed as such, just not being added to any non-Wikivoyage WMF wikis. There is a [[phab:project/view/1692/|project board for Kartographer]] on [[phab:]] and you can [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer|generally learn more about]] the extension on [[mw:]]. I imagine that if Kartographer were to be removed, there would be a replacement deployed before that. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} can you confirm that I'm correct (or if not, correct me)? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:12, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{Ping|Koavf}} Thanks for sharing the links. I have already raised a ticket in Phabricator and it was based on that, I came to know that it will not be enabled on any new Wikivoyages and that it will be removed from other Wikivoyages too. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} For your confirmation/comments on above reply please. [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 15:59, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]]: Indeed, as I said there, " the mode should also have been removed from Wikivoyages". The problem is not with Kartographer but with the 'temporary' hack to allow Wikivoyages to cross-load content from WMCS, which was promised to be removed. :::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]: Do you know when the Wikivoyage community will finally do this work? [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 12:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't have any special insight into that, unfortunately. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think [[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], [[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]], and [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] know more about maps than most of us. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure what is expected to be done by us, though? Is kartographer as a whole deprecated, or just some feature of it? Groups? I am completely out of loop here... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::: I have no idea either. The only thing I did that is related to Kartographer is reporting a bug with missing pins on a map whenever some pins fall across both sides of the international date line. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]]: Yes, Groups, according to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Kartographer#Groups_for_Wikivoyage — but it doesn't explain what's the limitation specifically (in general, having groups seems fine?). [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 17:09, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ::::If you don't mind me asking, where was it promised to be removed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::: I have no information regarding any removal of Kartographer features. However, I understand that the Wikivoyage feature is not available in the Incubator because it would function not only for Wikivoyage but also for all other non-Wikivoyage sub-wikis. Furthermore, no one from the German-speaking community is involved in making changes to Kartographer. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 06:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC) == [[Template:Other uses]] == Looking at [[Template:Other uses]], I see that it is supposed to generate an italicized hatnote such as the following: :''For other places with the same name, see [[Cleveland (disambiguation)]].'' But where I see {{tl|Other uses}} used on pages such as [[Burbank]] and [[Columbus]], the hatnote is ''not'' italicized: :For other places with the same name, see [[Burbank (disambiguation)]]. :For other places with the same name, see [[Columbus (disambiguation)]]. I checked the template {{tl|Other uses}} itself and I couldn't figure out why the italics are not showing up. Anybody have a suggestion? -- [[User:Metropolitan90|Metropolitan90]] ([[User talk:Metropolitan90|talk]]) 21:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :I [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3AOther_uses&diff=5282293&oldid=5282292 removed the CSS classes] and it now renders italicized on pages. The weird thing is that these classes are not part of [[MediaWiki:Common.css]], so ''maybe'' adding non-defined classes results in unstyled text. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == A Pee section on articles == Hey everyone, I suggest adding a “pee” or “poop” section to articles (district, city, region, country), or having articles like “peeing in the (country)” or “peeing in (city)” would be great. Thanks…[[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 12:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think you're looking for a subsection under the "Respect" section where we are supposed to discuss the regulations regarding defecation and urination. Or public bathrooms under the "Cope" section. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think that a title like [[Toilets in the United Arab Emirate]] would be more appropriate and expected. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Like if we have “sleep”, “eat” and “see” instead of “accommodation”, “F&B choices” and “attractions”, I think we need a “pee”, “poop”, “urinate”, “defecate”, “excrete”, “eliminate waste”, “dump”, “crap”, “drop a deuce”, “piss”, “whiz”, “micturate”, “/ʃɪt/” section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::: no we don't, not with this type of vocabulary which is very unbecoming for a travel guide. You are welcome to create a WikiPee website, invite whomever you want to join, and write whatever suits your fancy. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Even if we thought that a "Pee" section was a good label, it's unlikely to be the one that readers are looking for. That's what I meant when I said that "Toilets" might be more "expected". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think we need such a separate section on it, as [[WV:STICK]] already suggests putting toilets under "Cope". Even if we ever find a need for such a section, I would suggest "Toilet" as a verb. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Okay, but maybe the region doesn’t have any toilets, or the locals pee in a hole, on the floor, or in a valley. Also, I think there are peeing customs or peeing places in the city or country. Is the water quality good? What does it feel like to pee (peeing experience)? That’s why we need a pee section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes, as was pointed out Cope is the place for information about toilets and it's indeed useful information for voyagers - especially in destinations where toilets are hard to find for one reason or another. Plainly writing out "Pee", "Shit" or the like as a heading would be rude, though. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::If we include “pee” in “cope,” the “cope” section will have a lot of information that doesn’t have enough variety. ::::::That’s all— [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 08:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) == Vote now in the 2026 U4C election == <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. More information–including an eligibility check, voting process information, candidate information, and a link to the vote–are available on Meta at the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee/Election/2026|2026 Election information page]]. The vote closes on 2 June 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780358400 00:00 UTC]. Please vote if your account is eligible. Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 17:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> :btw I'm gonna shamelessly self-promote [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2026]] if any of you are interested – tried to be comprehensive, use it at your will. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::I looked over your list. I'm concerned about the candidate who has an active U4C case, of course, but also about the number of candidates who didn't answer the questions. That suggests that they would struggle to do the work. ::You might look at [[m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/Campaigning rules]]. What the English Wikipedia calls "canvassing" is allowed. Meta-Wiki has never prohibited it, and in some processes, such as the Community Wishlist, actively encourages it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::It depends, I suppose. Meta doesn't prohibit canvassing, but the overwhelming opinion was that Uncle's canvassing in his NVM application was disruptive enough that it demonstrated a severe lack of understanding for what the role actually was (since NVMs are appointed, not voted in, so consensus isn't really something for the U4C to take into consideration). A massive shame, honestly, because he was one of the more qualified candidates that I had in [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025]], one that could've actually had a chance for the SSA seat this year if it weren't for that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC) :::: Having met {{u|Borschts}} in-person during last year's Wikimania, I am comfortable supporting his candidacy. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 00:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == New itinerary == The Ganges is one of the most important rivers of Asia, yet there's no itinerary on it, unlike the [[Yellow River]], [[Yangtze]] or the [[Nile]]. So, I have developed one on the Ganges under [[along the Ganges River]], albeit with inspirations from those Chinese rivers. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == User rights nomination == Hey everyone, I know this is a bit late, but there is currently 1 admin nomination right now at [[Wikivoyage:User rights nominations#Koavf (sysop)]]. Your input and opinions are more than appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Simple version of Wikivoyage == Can we create a simple version of Wikivoyage, similar to Simple English Wikipedia? Would this be a good concept, if excecuted properly? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 06:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :While Simple English Wikivoyage sounds good on paper, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) currently does not allow creation of Simple English projects other than Wikipedia and Wiktionary. Maybe we could host Simple English Wikivoyage under a separate namespace under English WV (similar to Wikijunior under Wikibooks), but the problem is that the English WV community is already small. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:26, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::I've always thought it's possible to potentially execute a multilingual Wikivoyage, but I suppose the need for that with modern translation software now present, is almost zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:18, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::The problem with translation software on Wikivoyage is that there's not always one-to-one translations of idiomatic expressions we tend to use in articles (as opposed to Wikipedia). For instance, there's no direct Bengali translation of "smorgasbord" used in [[India]], leading me to reword its Bengali version for a similar expression (like a "forest of languages" instead of a "smorgasbord of languages"). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:24, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::You should still be able to usually read between the lines, though. At least this is what I often end up doing when translating content from de or itwikivoyage. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] What about the simple version of Wikibooks, Wikiquotes, and Wikiversity? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::None of those would be approved today and [[:q:simple:]] and [[:q:b:]] were closed a long time ago (there was never a simple.wv). Wikibooks has a kind of proxy for simple books at [[:b:Wikibooks:Wikijunior]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 08:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::Simple English Wikibooks and Wikiquote were closed long time ago, and there has never been Simple English Wikiversity or Wikivoyage. However, you still have Wikijunior for child-oriented books, regular English Wikiquotes for simple English quotes (if there's any), and I guess there's a Wikijunior-like mechanism on regular English Wikiversity. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::Wikijunior is perhaps the only bit of Wikibooks (other than the Cookbook) that's functionally usable icl... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:54, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|SHB2000}} Do you want to take a look at that above comment? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Sorry yeah my comment was intended as a reply to yours, not Sbb's. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:32, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :In addition to the fact that the WMF would not allow projects like simple.wp today, the language in Wikivoyage should be very accessible and the concepts are generally pretty easy to understand, so I don't see the need for this as much as for an encyclopedia that covers literally every topic and could plausibly use simplified articles. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:34, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Also, I no longer subscribe to the "Simple English" language ideology I once tried to. I rather focus on accessibility by making complex concepts easier. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::"Simple English" language ideology? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:13, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, and that includes limiting your vocabulary to 1500-something words (BE 1500 or VOA Special English), or even less (BE 850). However, I sometimes find it limiting (maybe Orwellian), although I don't use any overly complicated expressions, and my focus is towards simplifying concepts rather than using simple words. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:16, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::This is part of why I think wikis like tokwiki (an experimental language crafted on the basis of minimising the amount of words used) are absolutely useless (see [[m:User:SHB2000/tokwiki]] if you want a full explanation) – you limit expression in a needless way when there's a clear alternative available that's more practical. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::The processes that created a city or landscape are often convoluted, but their description need not be. Difficult-to-read text on WV more often reflects muddle and "wikipeditis" than inherent complexity. The solution is to re-write in a way that's clear, engaging and relevant to the traveller, not to invent a whole separate site or pidgin language. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:36, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : I'll give this idea a rather firm '''oppose'''. We do not have enough editors to readily support it. However, there is a valid concern about keeping the English here relatively simple. : Many of our readers will have English that is somewhat limited & quite a few editors are non-native speakers, though they all seem to have good to excellent English. Idioms are tricky in any language, so perhaps we should replace "take to his heels" with "run away" & so on. Cultural references are also tricky, whether Shakespeare or some blues tune; some of those need to be avoided or explained. Of course there is a trade-off here; we want a relaxed informal style & that implies idiomatic English with some cultural references. I'd say we are at least close to the correct balance already. : Expressions peculiar to one variety of English -- e.g. "lakh" in Subcontinent English -- should be explained if visitors are likely to encounter them, but generally avoided in our text. Expressions that vary across dialects -- does a car have a hood & trunk or bonnet & boot? -- involve judgement calls; in some contexts they are OK but in others they should be avoided or provided with a gloss. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :*'''Oppose''' - as per [[User:Pashley]] we do not have enough editors to support a "Simple" version. I checked a few statistics and found: :::{| class="wikitable" |- !Product !Articles !Editors |- |English Wikipedia |7,191,087 |278,463 |- |Simple WIkipedia |281,811 |3,759 |- |Wikivoyage |180,828 |985 |} :::*'''Note''' - An "editor" is classed as somebody who has made at least one edit in the last 30 days. ::This shows that in rough figures, for every Simple English editor, there are 80 English Wikipedia editors. If we were to translate this to Wikivoyage, we could expect between 10 and 15 editors on Simple English Wikivoyage which is not enough to sustain the project. Applying the same logic to number of articles, we might expect about 6000 articles - not enough to attract a reasonable readership. ::The quality of articles in Simple English Wikipedia is poor - far too few meet the criteria of using "Simple English". Simple English is moreover bedevilled by there being no agreement as to whether the target audience are younger readers or readers for whom English is a second language. Translating this to the proposed Simple English Wikivoyage to whom should we target questions regarding drugs, trans people, red light districts etc - younger readers or adult readers for who Eglish is a second language? ::[[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:59, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Wow, I never expected this discussion to get many responses from different people on this pub. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 20:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Some of you may be interested in reading [[m:Writing clearly#Writing for translation]]. The idea is to make your writing straightforward enough that it would be easy to translate. Machine translation, in particular, does best with shorter, simpler sentences. This doesn't mean that every sentence must be short and simple, but it is helpful if the most important parts are short and simple. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: Another guide is [[w:The_Complete_Plain_Words]], originally written for British civil servants but useful to anyone wanting to write more clearly. The original 1954 edition is out of copyright & available [https://plain-words.com/ free online]. There have been several revised editions; the latest (2014) is still in print & also available as an ebook. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:47, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think there is a need for a Simple Wikivoyage. We should try to avoid complicated terms unless they are necessary and explained, or it should be clear that cultural or humorous sentences can be skipped over. :::I have occasionally read Simple Wikipedia when looking for a short introduction to complex subject - for example [[:w:Baseball]] is 173k, but [[:w:simple:Baseball]] is 16k. There may be some huge cities where we could have a condensed guide giving the main attractions for a 1-2 day visit - we have 131 huge cities and I expect less than half need a simple version, so 50 simple articles could work. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:50, 7 June 2026 (UTC) a1549q6h2p9w93tyv7wczqemmwo3wlw 5289414 5289228 2026-06-08T11:06:11Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Bug: Creating new listings with tool drops wikidata tag */ swept to [[Wikivoyage talk:Listing editor]] 5289414 wikitext text/x-wiki <div style="text-align:left; background: var( --wv-optional-color, #f4f7fa); color: var( --color-base ); border: 1px solid #abc; padding: .3em; margin-bottom: 1.5em"> <div style="text-align:center; font-size:300%; line-height: 1; padding: 10px;">'''Welcome to the pub'''</div> {{shortcut|[[WV:Pub]]|[[WV:TP]]}} [[File:QA_icon_clr.svg|right|frameless|150px|link=]] The travellers' pub is for general discussion on Wikivoyage, and the place to ask questions when you're confused, lost, afraid, tired, annoyed, thoughtful, or helpful. 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Here are some of our hopes for the event:   * To bring all our active Wikivoyage communities together—especially those speaking Spanish, English (yes, I know this is the right community), and French, since they’re connected to the host countries.   * To team up with local chapters like Wikimedia Mexico, Wikimedia Canada, and the affiliates in the United States.   * To improve existing articles and create new ones about Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   * To have a centralnotice to keep everyone in the loop. We’re thinking of holding the event from June 11 to August 20, so it’s a good idea to start getting things ready now. I know this has [[Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup|come up before]], and I’d really love for you to join us in coordinating the event and reaching out to affiliates and/or volunteers who might be interested. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 03:03, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :Like last time, I'm happy to judge/evaluate the articles submitted as part of this contest once again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:36, 25 March 2026 (UTC) ::I support this initiative. I would say that it should be open to all Wikivoyage languages since many dominant national football teams don't use English, French or Spanish (looking at you, Portugal, Brazil and Germany). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] Can you let us know when this is set up? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:54, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm happy to do so... and I'm happy to clean up articles regarding football as well. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:33, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]]: Any updates on this btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::I apologize for the delay. We've been busy with the educational program and the event taking place in Mérida. I'll be contacting the communities in the next few days and requesting CentralNotice to publicize the event. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:36, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == New feature: Travel Tracker (RfC) == IRL procrastination, a random shower thought for better user retention, and 100 or so Gemini prompts (i.e. AI/vibecoding): the results of that led me to create [[Wikivoyage:Travel Tracker]]. It's a personal tool that any logged in user can use to track which countries they've visited. No scripts that need to be installed, just go to [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] and check it out for yourself. Why? Part of what got me hooked into [https://www.jetpunk.com/ Jetpunk] was exactly their country tracker. Many people use online sites to track their travels nowadays. The idea is so that casual users – users that occasionally edit Wikivoyage but only ever so often, perhaps choose to use this travel tracker, then are immediately incentivised to update their travel maps after visiting somewhere new, hopefully also updating some actual articles in the process. The tool still has many teething issues, some that will take time to fix, but it's usable for the most part. Alongside Andree's [[Wikivoyage:Trip Planner|trip planner]], I hope this too can be added to the topbar. I'm also planning on perhaps creating a similar tool for US/Indian/Mexican/Brazilian states, depending on how things go. Any feedback/fixes appreciated and welcome. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:43, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :This works well for me at first glance! (I found one glitch, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" isn't shading for me.) It would be fun to have a way to note regions and cities as well, then I'd probably use it as a "Places I've visited"/"Articles I've worked on" section on my User Page. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:28, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::The glitch is unfortunately a long-standing property of kartographer - it here are too many regions, it may not display all of them. Also, sometimes the OSM data import breaks. E.g. Thailand shape is quite broken currently, too. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:07, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yeah for the first I've found usually just a hard cache solves that issue. OSM data import breaks yeah I have no idea how to fix that (similar issue with Singapore too). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Created [[:phab:T422902]] for the Thailand/Singapore issue – seems to be a pretty widespread problem across WMF projects so I def think it's worth this getting looked into by more technical people than us. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Also have given the tracker a little bit of a revamp in terms of style + few finishing touches (like a numerical counter). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:05, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :For some reason Q38 (Italy) was added twice for me, using purely the editor. Otherwise, nice work :-) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:05, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::Ah, I see the issue (Estonia mistakenly had the Wikidata item of Italy) – fixed! :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::It's a fun tool. To make it more interesting, you could also provide an option to break it down by region (state, province, etc.) for the top ten countries by population or area. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 03:23, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :I've added this tool to the topbar – should work in both vector 2010 and vector 2022, but not skins older than that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC) :Wow, that feature works, on Temporary Accounts too. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 12:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::Since temporary accounts only lasts for 90 days from initial creation, @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] you may want to create an account soon because your current temporary account will expire by the end of this month. As for the tool itself, I noticed that your shaded countries don't show up on my end. On the broader picture, I propose that we limit this tool to registered accounts. Otherwise we will potentially have tonnes of abandoned Temporary Account map pages that people can't access after 3 months. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:45, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::I'd go further and say that I don't think temporary accounts should be able to create userspace pages at all for the same reason you mention. Maybe I'll start a separate discussion for that sometime later. But yeah @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] in your case, would recommend doing that (and then perhaps moving your map to your userspace under a registered account). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::If they can't create a User: space page, then they'll have a harder time telling us some things that we want to know (ordinary user page content, like languages spoken), and they won't be able to create a sandbox for testing, which could lead to making more mistakes in the mainspace. ::::Also, at the moment, this is not a big problem. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges?userExpLevel=unregistered&hidebots=1&hidepageedits=1&hidecategorization=1&hideWikibase=1&hidelog=1&hidenewuserlog=1&namespace=2&limit=1000&days=30&urlversion=2 Almost none are being created], and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=prefix%3AUser%3A~202&title=Special:Search&ns0=1 only 14 exist in total]. ::::When we reach the point of having, say, 100 or 500 or some other large number of such pages, I think we could have a generous deletion policy for User: pages, but I don't think we need a wholesale ban. By "generous", I mean that if it's more than, say, a year old and just test edits (or actually problematic in some way), then any admin should feel free to delete it. I do not mean that an admin marks their calendar to search and delete all User: pages because it just annoys the admin's sense of tidiness that ''those'' contributors were allowed to create pages in the User: space. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Hmm that's true, you do have a point especially because "Draft:" isn't a namespace here. I'll try to think of how else we could solve that issue. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::That is okay to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 00:40, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::Still any particular reason why you haven't just created an account btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For me, I have a preference. I would rather edit as temporary user, other than creating the registered or named account. I do not plan to stick around as much in the future. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:32, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I didn't propose to restrict Temporary Accounts from creating any "User:" pages. I am only proposing restriction on TAs creating the "/visited" pages because they can't stick around past 90 days. From a technical standpoint, is there a way to display a message only to TAs that "hey, you can use this tool locally but if you want to truly save it or show it to friends, you need to register an account"? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:06, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :I went to see if I could embed this on my main User page. Could you add an easy way to suppress the checkboxes, maybe by a flag on the VisitedMap template? Not only would that make this map embeddable, it would make it harder for me to check boxes on other people's pages! [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 21:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]]: You should be able to now embed this on your userpage (just by transcluding <nowiki>{{User:Gerode/Visited}}</nowiki>). Suppressing the checkboxes I've got planned, probably using the abuse filter (since there are ''some'' cases where I think it's okay and I'd rather a warn system over a complete disallow). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) Is there a limit to how many countries the tracker can show? On [[User:Asamboi/Visited|my map]], a bunch of random countries (the UK, France, Spain, Philippines, Laos) are not showing up even though they're selected. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :Usually it's a cache issue – [[Special:Purge]] should do the trick (they appear for me on your map). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:39, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::I would recommend adding a "refresh" button which functions like it's a purge, with a line telling user to click on the refresh button if the map doesn't update or have countries missing. We can't expect new users to know a special page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:49, 15 April 2026 (UTC) I like this idea (have always thought about it). It also pairs well with [[User:OhanaUnited/Edits around the world challenge|the world editing challenge]]. But at first save Australia and New Zealand weren't shaded until I refresh the page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) : Echoing other comments, this is a nice little gadget, I tried it out the other day. An idea for how to develop it further would be an additional layer for countries the user would like to visit (maybe in green or red?). In addition to Singapore which was mentioned above, also the main part of Morocco does not want to show up. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:26, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::So far I've fixed Thailand and HK on OSM. Singapore should be easy to fix, and I'll have to look into what's causing the issue for [[Serbia]] and [[Morocco]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::SG now also fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::: Uganda is not shown. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 05:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It seems to show for me – you might need to clear your cache or give it a refresh. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:45, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::Serbia's mapping to Kosovo. Let's not start the next world war shall we? :) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:20, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I [https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181317764 tried] to fix it last night – ig a waiting game to see how long it'll take for this change to be mirrored here. :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::::[https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181357478#map=6/28.61/-9.16 And Morocco]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:32, 15 April 2026 (UTC) ::::{{re|OhanaUnited}} Both Serbia and Morocco now fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::mexico, belize, panama, costa rica, Brazil, Argentina, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal (and probably a few more I have missed are not working for me). Is there a limit to how many you can add? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]] I debugged this some more and I am seeing a call to https://maps.wikimedia.org/geoshape?getgeojson for every single country in the map. So for 195 countries, the browser tries to open 195 concurrent or sequential connections. ::::::This architecture doesn't scale with our traffic and is currently triggering 429 requests which is likely why many of the countries are not showing for people. This also increases the risk that this feature could interfere with tools and other features on that site that may in future get rate limited. ::::::Can we look to get this fixed sometime next week, given this risk here? I suggest we use a single request with a pipe-separated or comma-separated list of Q-ids if that's possible or at minimum batch the queries with setTimeout and caching using mw.storage for subsequent requests. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::If it's possible to fix this, that would be appreciated (I'm not entirely sure how to make it such – I'm also a bit preoccupied this week and life irl has been quite hazy, but I'll give it a shot). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I've tried batching [[Module:VisitedMap]] – does that perhaps solve some of the issues? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Yes! That seems to have done the trick! Thank you for the speedy fix! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 04:20, 20 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Awesome! Glad to know that works. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::Do you know the reason why the link to the travel map doesn't appear on Traveller's pub page? It shows up on all other pages (Wikivoyage namespace, mainspace, user page space, etc.) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:02, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::I can see it in the 'usual spot' (under the user icon), but only when you scroll all the way up. When the icons transform into the 'top bar', the submenu doesn't contain the entry. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:30, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::This is on vector 2022 I take it? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :New bug I've noticed, once again with the Kartographer extension: for some reason, Germany and the Netherlands don't show up for anyone, but it works perfectly fine using {{tl|mapshape}}. I took a cursory look and there was nothing I could really pinpoint that was causing this issue, so maybe a phabricator task is needed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC) ::Interesting, the issue seems to have fixed itself overnight. Kartographer is weird man... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == FYI: Guide.world collection of travel guides == https://guide.world/ —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 19:31, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :Odd that it mentions Wikipedia but not Wikivoyage… [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 20:48, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::It links to guides by one author 21 times, and another gets 7 links. I wouldn't regard it as a neutral list, and it may deliberately avoid listing worldwide guides - the major commercial guides also don't get a mention. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) == New Nigeria Expedition? == There seems to be an influx of new Nigeria articles. Is this related to any known event, or another event in violation of the [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers|event organizer]] policy? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:52, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :It looks like 21 new articles were posted. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Bigcee007|User:Bigcee007]], @[[User:Viva33|User:Viva33]], @[[User:Ngozi scholar Okafor|Ngozi scholar Okafor]], @[[User:Celetex|User:Celetex]], @[[User:Senator Choko|User:Senator Choko]], @[[User:OGA Goody|User:OGA Goody]], @[[User:Adakaibe|User:Adakaibe]] (and please read [[WV:Naming conventions#Disambiguation]], which is not done in the same style on this site as on Wikipedia), @[[User:Akwugo|User:Akwugo]], @[[User:Chikwas|User:Chikwas]], @[[User:IfyClassique|User:IfyClassique]], @[[User:Bigkotech|User:Bigkotech]], @[[User:Nneka Ibeanu|User:Nneka Ibeanu]], @[[User:Ennydavids|User:Ennydavids]]: Can you all tell us what is going on and link the organizing page for us? Who trained you in how to edit on Wikivoyage? Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:39, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :::...and {{ping|Goodymeraj}} who posted a block appeal on behalf of someone else on my talk page. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:42, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Good morning sir. I posted the appeal. We are currently on a project of visibilizing some Nigerian communities on Wikivoyage. The users you mentioned and tagged above are part of the exercise. Bigcee007 is one of them. That's why I'm appealing on his behalf. Thank you so much [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:52, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]], please answer the questions we've asked you. Also, importantly, have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:54, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered. And yes, I read the Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:58, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::And when did you inform us about this event prior to it happening and solicit our advice and collaboration? Read and answer the questions in this thread. I see no reason to repost them. They are in the first and third posts in this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:53, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::{{re|Goodymeraj}}...so it was you behind this expedition? What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:33, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::We have to decide what to do about this; by all appearances, it's exactly what the event organizers policy is supposed to prevent, and everyone involved is so far evading all our questions. Should we be asking right now whether all of the edits should be reverted and all the participants should be blocked, or is the more salient question whether the organizer should be banned? Our policy is either in force or it's a dead letter, so it's important for us to figure out the best course of action and take it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::: Can everyone please calm down a bit? I can see why Ikan asks the questions above, but I definitely do not think we should answer yes to either of them. Both the organiser & the participants appear to be acting in good faith, so heavy-handed measures should be avoided if possible. ::::: A lot of our coverage of Africa is quite weak & we definitely want contributions from new users with local knowledge. Yes, the inevitable new user blunders are irritating, but nothing that cannot be dealt with. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 16:11, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::It's the eternal paradox of the new editors: Newbies are 'expensive', but the community will die without them. ::::::As we discussed months ago at [[Wikivoyage talk:Welcome, event organizers#A draft of a substitute for the text on this page]] I'm not convinced that banning organizers is the right choice, especially on a "first offense", when we can't know whether they read the page ''before'' the event. ::::::I do think these articles need improving. Picking one at random, [[Igbo-Ukwu]] is a site of archaeological significance. The population is around 75,000, so it's the kind of place we probably ought to have an article on. It would be nice to have information added to this article (e.g., hotels, restaurants, [https://igboukwu.org/festivals/ several festivals]), but I'm not sad that we have five sentences instead of zero. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:15, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::People acting in good faith would answer our questions. The silence in reply to them is deafening. We need answers ASAP. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I'd personally ban the organizer for both failing to adhere to the event organizer policy, and also blatantly lying about having read the page. Maybe I'd give a 24–48-hour grace period (from the time of your message), because any longer and that just increases the workload for everyone else trying to clean their mess. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:21, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::And also for playing dumb ("Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered") and refusing to answer any of the questions at the top of the thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:28, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::You're assuming there actually was "an" organizer (possible, but not certain) and that the group didn't get together for fun and decide at the last minute to edit Wikivoyage instead of Wikipedia. If so, I'm sure they won't make that mistake again, after this [[WV:FUN]] reaction. Consider: :::::::* "Have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away!" :::::::And then when the person did read it, you react like they should have traveled back in time to implement it retroactively: :::::::* "What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page?" :::::::I think this is the most important question that's been asked so far: :::::::* Can everyone please calm down a bit? :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Sign language phrasebooks == Would it be appropriate to make sign language phrasebooks? Such languages are actually in use, especially in places that have concentrated deaf communities, unlike say, Latin. [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 21:10, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :Absolutely! How would you do it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC) ::Now that's the tricky part. Most of the notation used to write sign languages aren't very readable to an average traveller. We could simply just use video, but video isn't very editable for a wiki, so it should be supplemented with written notation if possible. The most promising notation I see are [[wikt:Appendix:Sign language entry names|Wiktionary's notation]] and [[w:SignWriting]]. Wiktionary's notation doesn't use hard-to-understand symbols, but it's non-visual. SignWriting is very visual, but we need to enable a gadget to render it because most devices can't handle 2D arrangement of text. The gadget is [[mw:Extension:SignWriting MediaWiki Plugin]], but unfortunately it's largely unmaintained. Here's the gadget implemented on [[incubator:Wp/ase|ASL Wikipedia in the incubator]] if you want to see how it looks (though it doesn't render on the mobile skin). [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 00:37, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::My feeling is, if it can be useful to travelers, do it. I think video and pictures are most useful. I couldn't make head or tails of the ASL symbols, but is it important for travelers to know them? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:59, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::My take: for most travelers, probs not – but I can see these phrasebooks being useful in the odd situation and I don't see an issue with sign language phrasebooks if someone is willing to create them and make such phrasebook useful. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:05, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Well, many deaf and hard of hearing people read and edit websites, and there are various different sign languages, so I think sign language "phrasebooks" would be very useful to that segment of our readership and also people with keen hearing who want to communicate with them. The difficulty, if anything, is that these would be primarily video or picture phrasebooks, but the concept is the same and the need is clear. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:18, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I think sign language phrasebooks would be welcome, but I do see practical difficulties. I understand that there are several English based sign languages: American Sign Language, British Sign Language, New Zealand Sign Language etc which may be difficult for sign users. The phrasebook would need to be illustrated with photos (or drawings) unless we change [[Wikivoyage:Image policy]] to allow short videos in this exceptional case. I don't think wiki editing of a video is an issue if videos are kept short (less than 10 seconds) so editing is done by uploading a replacement, as with photos. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:07, 19 April 2026 (UTC) == New user problems == The project certainly needs new users, especially in areas where our coverage is weak. On the other hand, new users often do various problematic things because they naturally are not familiar with local policies & conventions. Overall, I think the old hands here do a reasonable job of correcting problems, welcoming people & pointing out issues, though there are times when some of the regulars need a reminder of [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]] and [[Wikivoyage_talk:Welcome,_copyeditors#Discouraging New Wikivoyage Editors|don't bite the newbies]]. I also think most new users do quite well at learning & adapting. Are there ways we could improve this? We point new users to [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors]]; does that need improvements ([[Wikivoyage_talk:Tips_for_new_contributors#Reorganize]])? What about [[Template:Welcome]]? In particular, should the template text be shortened, deleting things that duplicate parts of the Tips page? There are things we could do in software, but should we? Make the signup software display a link to Tips? Have the software that creates user pages automatically add the template? Have a bot that looks for empty "User talk:" pages & drops the template on them? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 11:49, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :Would you like to propose any specific edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :About making [[Special:CreateAccount]] display a link to Tips: How many of our first-time editors are creating a new account here? I believe that many of our contributors already have accounts from Wikipedia or Commons. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:39, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Summer of Wikivoyage in Albania and Kosovo 2026 == Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that the [[M:Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group|Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group]] will be organizing the Summer of Wikivoyage Edit-a-thon 2026 on May 8–9. This year, we are focusing on [[Kukës]], Albania, and other travel destinations in Albania and Kosovo in English language. There will be an offline event, and everyone is also welcome to join online on Saturday from 10:00–17:00 (GMT+2) on [https://meet.jit.si/WoALUG here]. See you there! Thank you! [[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]] ([[User talk:Vyolltsa|talk]]) 15:21, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :Awesome, and thanks for the notice! I look forward to working with the group. The edit-a-thons on Albania and Kosovo are always done well. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]], thanks again! ::@[[User:Ruhan.paco|Ruhan.paco]], @[[User:Enarda Muhadri|Enarda Muhadri]] and @[[User:ErgisaHoxha|ErgisaHoxha]], welcome, and thanks for adding information! ::There are three things I want to call your attention to: ::(1) Default address information (starting with the name of the town, if it's the same as the article title) is not included in addresses on this site. ::(2) The "directions" tab in listings is a place for a parenthetical phrase (so no sentences) and includes only things like cross streets and if someplace is directly across the street or down the block from a huge landmark like the main railway station. ::(3) Wikivoyage does not approve of stating in any listing that anyplace is "near" x or y, because that is vague though possibly promotional and usually not worth noting if an address - and even better, [[WV:Geocoding|geocoordinates]] - are provided. ::@[[User:MegiNnnnn|MegiNnnnn]], some of your edits have another, more basic issue addressed by [[User:Ground Zero]] on your user talk page: a lack of information. All listings must include street addresses, geocoding (latitude/longitude) or at least some kind of way for readers to find them, and if at all possible, contact information, too. ::I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please feel free to share these words of advice among your collaborators! ::All my best, ::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:57, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm not going to name names here, but I had to delete a listing for [[WV:DT|touting]] and obviously copying and pasting from a promotional site in violation of [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]]. Don't do that. And also, please use [[WV:Listings]] templates for all specific listings (not general activities like fishing, though). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:06, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Welcome to @[[User:Ledion Aga|Ledion Aga]], @[[User:MrsNora|MrsNora]], @[[User:MrsHajrie|MrsHajrie]], @[[User:Marigen Kovaçi|Marigen Kovaçi]], and please look over this subthread. I may have left someone out. Is there a complete list of participants somewhere? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::Some of the contributors may not able to understand your comments without our support. Please give us some time to clean up. Here is the full list of [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/WoALUG/Wikivoyage_Kuk%C3%ABs_2026/home edits from the participants]. Thank you for your understanding! [[User:Arianit|Arianit]] ([[User talk:Arianit|talk]]) 16:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Sure thing. Thanks for all you do! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Wiki Loves Bangla 2026 has started, Join Now! == <div style="padding:15px; font-size:120%; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0; border:2px solid #c90023; background-color:#FFFFFF;color:var(--color-base-fixed,#202122); border-radius:8px;"> [[File:Wiki Loves Bangla wordmark logo-en.svg|right|100px|frameless|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025]] Hello, We are excited to announce that [[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|Wiki Loves Bangla 2026]] has started! This year’s theme focuses on '''Bengal festivals''', inviting participants to capture and share images and videos of the diverse cultural celebrations across Bengal. '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla|Wiki Loves Bangla]]''' is an international photography contest on Wikimedia Commons aimed at documenting Bengali culture and heritage worldwide. It is organised annually as part of the [[meta:Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program|Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program]], with a dedicated theme each year. '''How You Can Participate''', it's easy and simple, and every upload contributes to the world's largest free knowledge repository: [[File:পাতি মাছরাঙ্গা (Alcedo atthis), জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান ঢাকা.jpg|thumb|right|200px|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025|Winning image from Wiki Loves Bangla 2025. ''Attribution: [[User:Ashraf747|Ashraf747]] / [[CreativeCommons:by-sa/4.0|CC BY-SA 4.0]]'']] * '''Capture''': Take photos or videos of Bengal festivals. * '''Upload''': Share your files to Wikimedia Commons between '''14 April and 15 May 2026'''. * '''Win''': A total of '''USD 1,100''' in prizes. Ready to get started? [https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:UploadWizard&uselang=bn&campaign=Wlbangla Click here to upload your media], or visit the [[Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|main project page]] for full details. Your contributions help document and preserve Bengal’s rich cultural heritage for the world. For any questions, email us or join our [https://t.me/WikiLovesBangla Telegram group]. Warm regards,<br> '''Wiki Loves Bangla Team'''. <nowiki>#WikiLovesBangla</nowiki> </div> [[User:Moheen|<span style="text-shadow:#8b9dc3 3px 3px 2px;"><span style="font family:'All Things Pink'" color="#3b5998"><b>~ Moheen</b></span></span>]] [[User Talk:Moheen|<sup>(keep talking)</sup>]] 20:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :I hope the event is a smashing success! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 22 April 2026 (UTC) ::Seconded, would be even more amazing if some of those photos submitted can be used in some of our articles here. Either way, all the best, [[User:Moheen|Moheen]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC) == Abolishing the see, do, eat and drink sections of region articles == {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Outline regions}} – that's the number of outline region articles there are at present. Out of {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Region articles}}. That puts the number of outline region articles at about 68%, as of writing this message. A majority of articles you'll stumble across will have no content in either the see, do, eat and drink sections, and it's very explainable: writing content in most region articles is a fairly time-consuming exercise whilst simultaneously also being one of the least read sections. In most cases, we want people to focus more on the understand, get in and get around sections for region articles rather than things to see or do, let alone eat/drink (which should really be mostly covered by individual city/park articles). My solution is rather simple: remove the see, do, eat and drink sections as mandatory headings for outline and usable articles (but they should be a requirement for guide and star articles) so the site can have a bit of a more polished look. This site has had over 20 years to prove that these sections have been useful, and they haven't. I'm aware this is a bit different to all our other categories of articles, but regions are a bit of a unique case in that a) we don't list individual listings on region pages and b) the see, do, eat and drink sections provide so little value in a majority of cases. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:10, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I thought eat, drink and sleep were already optional for region articles. See and do shouldn't be optional. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Sleep is, but not eat/drink per [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Let's make eat and drink optional, but I disagree with making see and do optional. There needs to be a summary of things or at least types of things to see and do in a region for it to be really usable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::That's fair I suppose –&nbsp;I don't feel too strongly about see/do so I'm fine with just eat/drink if that's what we all want. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::::We might want to have a discussion on the [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]] page to make it official, don't you think? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:23, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::All that this can achieve is to make the metrics look a bit better, by lowering the quality threshold for a regional page to be considered "usable" – a bar that is already set low. Scrappy uninformative pages will remain scrappy and uninformative, not worth reading. :::::: ::::::“Overhang” is the term I use for regional pages that remain outline even though their constituent pages are of good standard. My guess is that these are few, do we have any numbers about that? If (as seems likely) the outline regions mostly have outline cities, parks etc then it’s sensible to put the effort into the latter. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:50, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Probably should've started the discussion there, but I think for such a major high-profile change I'd prefer the pub as the venue of discussion over [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:29, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I wonder how often we have a regional article without usable articles below it. I have occasionally added attractions to a regional article because there was no 'city' article to stick it in. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:52, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Personally I think that's fine tbh – though I suppose in those cases that's where the question of whether a rural area article is more favorable arises. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) Agree with whoever said make it optional. I agree that most of the time they would be unnecessary but there are enough corner cases. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 21:06, 23 April 2026 (UTC) I agree that region articles should have See and Do, and we should work towards filling those in, rather than removing them. Eat and Drink are useful, and exist in some region articles, but it does seem unlikely that we will be able to expand those any time soon. They should be optional, and removed if empty. I don't think Sleep should be in region articles at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:19, 23 April 2026 (UTC) : Although [[Hebrides|here]] is an example of a useful Sleep section in a region article. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Regions should have See and Do, and can usefully have Buy, Eat, Drink or Sleep. Unfortunately you usually need to know a region well to provide complete content in any of these sections. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:03, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Nicely put, AlasdairW. A really good Region SHOULD have Buy, Eat, Drink and Sleep sections that provide a high-level overview (similar to the Hberides article that Ground Zero cited. I agree that listings generally don't belong in Region articles (unless there isn't an appropriate city article for it). I'm okay with having all those sections be optional for regions, but feel strongly that they should be REQUIRED for a region article to become Guide or Star. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 17:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::This has prompted me to expedite the outline regions on my "to do" list, and for starters [[Hebrides]] (cited above, and already usable) was missing Eat and Drink. Quickly sorted. Three more can be done soon, improving the metrics by just under 0.1%. If we all put our shoulder to the wheel this problem will be swiftly fettled. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:28, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::'''Actual requirements''': The cited [[Wikivoyage:region article template|region article template]] (at least since before [[Special:Permalink/4786171|10 Dec]]) says about these four sections (the last sentence of each): "If there isn't anything to say about the region's [whatever] that isn't already covered by the descriptions in the Regions/Cities/Other destinations sections, or in the Understand section, then this section can be omitted." :::::For usable, "the most prominent attractions [must be] identified with directions"; for guide, there must be "information on multiple attractions and things to do". The [[[[Special:Permalink/994173|region article status]] page doesn't require the sections under discussion to exist, for any status. :::::I indeed think one needs to say something about the most prominent attractions of a region before the page can be seen as usable. Also having Eat, Drink, See and Do sections in the template is reasonable, as that should make the editor think about what usable could be said about cuisine, nightlife and attractions. For some regions, what needs to be said is already in the city listings or in Understand, making the separate sections redundant. That's fine. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:11, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::So to clean up region articles for regions you know: think whether there is something region-specific to say about the four subjects, check whether it is already said in other sections and either put content in the empty sections or remove them. If you are not sure about some section for some region, just leave those section headers for somebody else to make the decision. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :So 3 weeks later...I take it that there's general support for making eat/drink optional, but keeping see and do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::Maybe we should allow usable region articles to refer the reader to a larger region (or the country/state) article for information on eat, drink and sleep. That leaves the section in place, so any region specifics are more easily added. So if [[Hebrides]] didn't have anything to say for sleep, it would say "See [[Scotland#Sleep]]". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 12:00, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::Have you checked the guideline I linked? Is there something in it you would like to change? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the Eat and Drink sections of [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]], replace "then this section can be omitted" with "provide a link to a this section in a a bigger region (which could be the country)". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:31, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Do we need sections that only have that link? Can't it just be included in context in Understand or even be regarded as implicit – the country's cuisine is usually described in the country article and in the absence of an eat section I assume readers would consult the country article without any pointer? In the case where nightlife is concentrated to one of the region's cities (not too uncommon), that can be said in the city's bullet as well as in Understand. :::::Of course, ''if'' we want that section, we can include such a sentence in Drink. But I think one-sentence sections are ugly, they look incomplete, and may attract tries at saying something, often resulting in pointless or redundant text, and perhaps listings that belong elsewhere. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:09, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In cases like [[Greater Lyon]] and [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]], the later of which has an extensive Eat section, it may of course be worthwhile to point out at which level of regions that description is to be found. If the region is indeed "capital of French gastronomy", then the section should probably not be omitted – there ought to be something to say. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:16, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::My thoughts are mostly with LPfi's – it should generally be implied with our region structure, not that I think many people often read the eat/drink ections in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm surprised you don't think they do. I would tend to think they would, as food is one of the most interesting things to many travellers and people generally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It ''should'' be the case, but generally I (and a few people I've talked to irl about) find most eat/drink sections to be far too lacking to actually bother reading when many better sources exist online. Even when it comes to listings, it's not all that often I actually consult Wikivoyage for places to eat or drink, and nowhere near the same level as I do for see/do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I'd distinguish between listings for specific eateries and descriptions of a local cuisine. I'm always interested in reading the latter, especially if it's well written and a good read. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Hmm true, you have a point there. I do suppose that eat/drink sections of country articles (and also major region articles, like [[Quebec]]) tend to be a ''lot'' more useful than say the eat/drink sections of say [[South Central Iowa]] (which, in my opinion, can be safely removed). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:26, 20 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'd rather see something like "As with most of Scotland, self-catering cottages, camping, and bed-and-breakfast inns are available in the Hebrides" (customizing the text to whatever is most relevant). There could be a link on the opening phrase to [[Scotland#Sleep]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC) == Digital life in China == Hello from China. I wrote [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/User:Brycehughes/Staying_connected_in_China this]. It is meant to be what I wish I had read before I went to China. I learned the hard way; I hope others don't have to (especially now that China is opening up re visa-free access). I am seeking some advice: 1) Is this appropriate for a standalone article? 2) If yes, then what template to use and also how to title it? 3) If no, then should I integrate it into China or just junk it? Basically I'd like your help in what to do with this. Any advice appreciated, thanks. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 15:25, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :I think your write-up is valuable and practical, and I think the topic is too big to fit in [[China#Connect]]. I like your current title or [[Internet access in China]], to match the [[Internet access|general article]]. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 15:55, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with your assessment. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:09, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::Me too. [[User:GrinningIodize|GrinningIodize]] ([[User talk:GrinningIodize|talk]]) 18:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Yes, this article is valuable, especially as it has radically changed my attitude towards China as a whole. I was blocked at English Wikipedia back in 2021 for my blind hate towards China and Chinese, for which I have apologized repeatedly. And now, your article has sparked my curiosity towards that very country, its culture and people. It should be titled [[Internet access in China]], as suggested by Gerode above. Thank you for writing this and also changing my mind for good. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:47, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Hey, glad I could change your mind. Not sure how this article did it but whatever works. I've traveled to a few countries at this point and one thing I always notice is everybody basically wants to just get the kids to school on time, etc. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) :::Sing it, brother. Getting the kids a good education, and taking care of the aging parents is universal. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:20, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::In the west, taking care of aging parents is less? In India they die in your house. Dunno. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:35, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::::I remember having tea with a guy in Isfahan. After we talked politics for a while, we ended up talking eldercare. He wanted to move to Tehran for career reasons. He was younger than me, but I have been through it in Toronto. The issues were similar. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:26, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I'd say still way more socially accepted in the west to send your aging parents to a nursing home than it is outside the west. As someone who's culturally from a non-western background, sadly not uncommon to witness drama with extended family when it comes to these sorts of matters. :( //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Sounds like I can keep the title, link at the [[China]] article. Technical stuff e.g. what templates to add can be done by more savvy people later. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:37, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Also it is a silly banner image but these things make me laugh. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:38, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Done and done. Please feel free to add proper templates to [[Staying connected in China|the article]] anyone so it's well fitted in the tree. Thanks, [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::[[Staying connected in China|Staying connected in China]]. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:58, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Ooh this is a good topic – I've read about advice on this here and there on Reddit, but never a full comprehensive guide. Nice work on this! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) I wonder if we should cover bringing burner phones/devices in this page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Certainly could, although my target for the article was more the I-want-to-watch-YouTube crowd as opposed to the I-want-privacy crowd. Could have a section on privacy I suppose. (Somewhat ironically, I have a burner phone, but I bought it for entering the USA.) [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:48, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think [[burner phones]] could be an entirely separate travel topic, since China isn't the only place where such advice would be applicable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Many people need burner laptops, but perhaps that's different enough to be handled in [[Computers]]. I assume that what needs to be said (and can be kept up to date) can be said on a screenful or two, so wouldn't make that article too long. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:26, 25 April 2026 (UTC) It looks a useful article. If you know, it would be worth adding a note saying how much this applies to Hong Kong or Macau. The Great Firewall may be less active there, but it has been 7 years since I was last in Hong Kong. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 09:52, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Same boat as you... I haven't been to Hong Kong since 2017. If anyone knows feel free to add. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 10:57, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Well, the Great Firewall applies mainly to mainland China, and HK and Macau don't face such restrictions AFAIK. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 13:36, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::Yes, I can back that up. I have friends in Shenzhen who often head over to Hong Kong because it's more convenient for accessing the open internet. [[User:ShuaiXuesheng|ShuaiXuesheng]] ([[User talk:ShuaiXuesheng|talk]]) 14:44, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::The Great Firewall does not apply to Hong Kong. You can still freely use Wikipedia, Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram and YouTube. Can't comment on Macau but I would imagine it's the same thing. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 16:25, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think the only risk with Hong Kong is that during political crises the CCP can lean on the HK government to restrict access. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 08:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 06:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Changes to autoconfirmed requirements from next week == For those not following the tech news, [[:phab:T418484]] will be a pretty important update for how autoconfirmed is configured on all wikis. Namely, to quote the tech news: {{blockquote|There is a new change in how new users are autoconfirmed that will improve anti-vandalism protection. Currently, users who have had an account for a few days and made a few edits are automatically added to the Autoconfirmed users group. This configuration tends to be exploited by some vandals, who create accounts and start to use them only after some time. To mitigate this, the configuration will be updated next week so that – for the purpose of becoming autoconfirmed – the account age will be counted from their first edit, instead of registration date. The numeric value of the age threshold will remain the same. This change will be deployed only to wikis which require at least one edit as part of the autoconfirmation conditions.}} I've made the change to [[Wikivoyage:Autoconfirmed users]] accordingly, but I do think this is a change that should be more widely announced to the community. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:12, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :Seems like a good change. Thanks for amending the page, but I think the people for whom the knowledge is essential are quite few over here, and I assume most of them check the pub (or the technical news), so I wouldn't be worried about somebody missing it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:49, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::I trust that this works. A few years ago I had trouble with a vandal who had been blocked. His modus perandi was to create a new account, make a dozen or so reasonable edits (not difficult to do - a typo here, a grammatical correction there) and then he started harrassing me. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:09, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I think this will have little effect on long-term abusers. If the current pattern is "create account, wait 4 days, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, and then start harassing", then the only think that changes is the order of the elements: "create account, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, wait 4 days, and then start harassing". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:40, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It still does prevent getting autoconfirmed while doing a series of block-worthy edits, with no preceding good or neutral ones. I assume some abusers don't move over to the new strategy. (And this also has no effect one those doing just one edit per account – if it helps against some abusers, then it is good.) The downside is that somebody who registered an account for reading and now does a few edits doesn't immediately become autoconfirmed. I don't think they expect that, so it is no big deal. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:29, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::At present there are very few LTAs that follow this pattern – and I'd say because most LTAs are not bright enough to have the capability of making good edits in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:38, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :Good change as well, I support this change. Vandalism is rife. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:21, 28 April 2026 (UTC) == Scriptbooks == We have various foreign-language phrasebooks covered at [[phrasebooks]]. However, there's only one article that isn't about language but about a writing system, and that is [[Learning Devanagari]], a "scriptbook". The very existence of such a "scriptbook" means there could be scriptbooks on Cyrillic or Perso-Arabic. However, the [[Cyrillic]] articles are deleted and salted for being "out of scope". So, should scriptbooks exist on Wikivoyage at all, or be migrated elsewhere (like Wikibooks or Wikiversity)? '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:13, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :As far as I know, travellers are more likely to talk to locals than reading scripts, especially as written languages can be translated with the translation services on your phone. Probably that's why we have so many phrasebooks and only one "scriptbook". Of course, there are obscure writing systems that translation services can't parse, and phrasebooks of respective languages are enough to cover such cases (since only one or few languages would use such obscure scripts). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :: There are downsides to pointing your smartphone at every sign you want to read. For Cyrillic, learning the letters isn't too hard, so anybody travelling to Russia (or Ukraine) should try. On the other hand, the alphabets could easily be explained in the phrasebooks, with remarks on pronunciation in context, so I don't think a scriptbook is warranted – but neither do I think it should be salted. :: Devanagari is more complex, and the ligature are not very intuitive for most English speakers. I think that included the content of that article into half a dozen individual phrasebooks wouldn't be a good alternative. How to handle the writing system is a judgement call and I wouldn't rule out other scriptbooks, although I cannot remind me any writing system for which I would recommend that solution. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:43, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :I agree that while phrasebooks are useful for travelers, scriptbooks might be valuable, particularly for complex writing systems. They could be a good resource, especially for those not easily translated by phone apps. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:20, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Error on my own page == Got this message on an edit I tried to make on MY OWN userpage: ''Unfortunately, this action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed.'' ''If you believe your action was constructive, please leave a message on the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. In your message, state what you were trying to do and the title of the page you were trying to edit.'' ''A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: <u>Unregistered or New user blanking someone else's user or user talk page</u>'' Here is my abuse log for confirmation<br>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29 https://fr.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29] What? It's my page! Wdym? [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 12:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|SHB2000}} created an anti-spam filter (#66) that seems to be catching you. Maybe they can help. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:06, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::Okay. Thanks. [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:07, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::66 is flag-only (mainly so it can get picked up by [[m:SWViewer|SWViewer]]), seems to be 35 that's catching your edits – the main issue here seems to be that your account isn't autoconfirmed. I've given you confirmed perms since your other account is already autoconfirmed which should hopefully stop the filter from disallowing your edits. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:14, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:18, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It was filter 35 that was the culprit. It seems the error was my fault: I used a construction that didn't work as expected. I am sorry. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 16:48, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It is all good! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 02:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == FTT icon no longer displaying == Does anyone else see this same issue of no FTT icon appearing? Take a look at the pagebanner on [[common scams]] or [[Hamad International Airport]] for what I mean. The links work, but the icon doesn't. (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //02:00, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :I do not see an icon. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :There is no icon for me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::The link to the image seems to have been broken somehow. The file still exists ([[c:File:Writing Circle.svg]]) (I also uploaded a [[c:File:Writing Circle white.svg|white version]] for use in {{tl|Banner}} which for consistency might be better?). The fix here should be to update the link in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] on line 128. I don't have those permissions (interface admin) any more. Instead, @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree]], [[User:Andyrom75|Andy]], [[User:Atsirlin|Atsirlin]] and [[User:Jdlrobson|JDL]] should be able to make the necessary edit. <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 19:39, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::hopefully fixed, we'll see when MW/ResourceLoader reloads the caches.. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:14, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I see the FTT icon in the upper right of the banner for [[Common scams]], so apparently that fixed it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:17, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yep that did the fix – cheers, Wauteurz and Andree. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:34, 1 May 2026 (UTC) == My Culture is not a Costume video == If you are reading this, I suggest you to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5cARFJw8 Summary: Cultural appropriation should never be a thing across America, including all of these holidays, and in daily life. The Halloween costumes that co-opt their cultures, are described as insensitive, dehumanizing, and unrepresentative of the culture, asked by six women. These women had a distaste of what their culture is used as Halloween costumes, and the reasons they presented, as erasing their culture, stereotypical, and a ignorance of the rich history of ethnic minorities. The most important of all, is that traditional attire, is considered to be sacred in different cultures, outside Western countries and nations. Reminder: Please see the [[Halloween]] article, and the [[respect]] too. This quotation would be: {{q|Another consideration is that some costumes may grossly misrepresent diverse cultures or cause offence and upset to others. There has also been considerable debate about cultural appropriation. Purported 'Arab', 'Mexican', 'Indian', 'Geisha', or 'Asylum Patient' costume choices have all come under scrutiny. Costumes that mimic police or military style clothing (including those of historical regimes), may also cause offence or be mistaken for genuine.|Buy: Costumes}} Thank you for reading this. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26450-12|&#126;2026-26450-12]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26450-12|talk]]) 19:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide. We are not going to tell people what costumes to wear on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:31, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think there's a bit of "know your audience" here. Around the time this old YouTube video was created, the Twitterverse blew up over a white American teen wearing a Chinese dress to a formal party. However, Chinese people in China thought it was acceptable.[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/world/asia/chinese-prom-dress.html][https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2144595/go-ahead-appropriate-my-culture] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:58, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::I wear batik shirts all summer, and if anyone wanted to object to it (no-one has), I'd insist that they have a conversation with me in Malay. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:29, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :This has to be a troll post. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 09:34, 2 May 2026 (UTC) ::If you're doing it respectfully and acknowledge its origins, I don't see what's wrong with someone else's ethnic costume. When Katy Perry wore a kimono in one of her music videos, some Japanese-Americans were outraged, but people actually from Japan were perplexed as to why it was even controversial at all. And I've worn a traditional Indian shirt to a Deepavali party, and nobody found it offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 07:26, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Key to wearing costumes of other cultures is doing it respectfully, although the risk of committing faux pas is still there. Wearing them for Halloween is probably more controversial than wearing them in proper context, such as the Deepavali. Having Finns dressed as Sámi (unknowingly combining details in conflicting ways) performing "genuine" Sámi rituals for tourists is indeed seen as cultural appropriation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:55, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Spirit Airlines gone bust == It seems [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-shutdown-what-to-know-rcna343222 Spirit has gone bust] last night. Currently about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?limit=500&fulltext=1&search=Spirit+Airlines&title=Special:Search&profile=default&ns0=1 320ish mentions] of the airline, so will be a massive undertaking to fix this, but any help would be appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:59, 3 May 2026 (UTC) :Some articles of [[India]] still mention Jet Airlines and GoAir, both of which have gone bust long ago. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:47, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::Would be a worthwhile project to remove mentions of those too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:28, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :I suppose we'll have to search for all mentions of Spirit Airlines in other articles. Or maybe hold off to see who buys their assets. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:01, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::They've already had two rounds of bankruptcy. I don't think that a revival is at all likely. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:31, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Was more thinking a merger than a revival, that another airline would buy some of the planes and take over at least a portion of their routes. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I expect all the remaining assets (everything from whole airplanes to office chairs to lease contracts on airport gates) to get sold off as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. I don't expect other airlines to really "take over their routes", but instead for some of them to increase the number of flights on routes that they were already serving, and a few to add a few new routes. Adding a new route can't be done overnight, so any airline that announces a new destination in the coming weeks has already been planning this for a while. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Do you guys [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ want to buy it]? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:48, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::Shouldn't have vibecoded those servers... [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 12:58, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::Reminds me of [[:w:Global Airlines|Global Airlines]]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::It looks like they're up to US $88 million in "unverified" pledges. That's 17% of the bailout that Spirit had been seeking a week ago, and that various news sources said might keep the airline operational for as little as six months. So... enough to keep the airline going this month, assuming that all the pledges are real (and they never are, though in some fundraising areas, you might get as high as 90%)? ::And then it dies again, of course. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:21, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::To keep it running, they need a sound business model and good management. They claim that the bankruptsy was due to the evilness of Wall Street (or so I interpret their message). They could be right, but it seems that running an airline company isn't easy these days, be it a legacy or budget one. If the business model really did work, then it is up to having the money and good management, and to not get vulnerable to Wall Street evilness (better not take loans from them). It would be really nice to hear them succeed, but I won't bet my mite on that. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I've read that they haven't been profitable since the pandemic in 2020. That suggests that they don't have a sound business model. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I mean LCCs around the world outside of Europe have been struggling since the pandemic, but Spirit was on a whole different level. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:25, 5 May 2026 (UTC) : What can we do by way of practical advice for travellers? There have been a fair number of stories about stranded passengers, stuck paying for a different flight, often at a higher price because one-way is usually more expensive than half of a return ticket & immediate flights more expensive than booking ahead. [https://people.com/spirit-airlines-passengers-recall-being-stranded-at-airports-after-airline-s-closure-11965179 Spirit passengers stranded], [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/travel/thomas-cook-airline-collapse.html Thomas Cook] a few years ago involving 600,000 victims by some estimates, [https://www.islands.com/1996300/airlines-bankrupt-never-recovered/ 10 Airlines That Went Bankrupt And Never Recovered], ... : There are sites with advice about this, [https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/service-cessations-bankruptcy US DOT], [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds PBS], [https://www.iata.org/contentassets/2e46aace261040b9a47fb7b9da18efc9/airline-bankruptcy-position-paper.pdf IATA] & several travel guides. It seem to boil down to seeking a refund from your credit card company & looking for "rescue fares" where other airlines offer a discount. : Are there good ways to reduce this risk? Always pay with a credit card? Does [[travel insurance]] cover this? Should you fly only on major airlines? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::I think Finland (the EU?) offers some protection if you book in the right way, after many passengers got stranded some years ago (COVID-19? 2008?). I think companies in the travel business are required to put money in a fund that covers their liabilities, so at least passengers should get their money back (I could be awfully wrong about the details). If you book through a travel bureau, then they take the responsibility (they probably have insurance). Then, of course, you shouldn't book via a "convenience flag" company. I believe that suitable travel insurance also covers this, but read the fine print. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/planning/what-to-do-if-tour-company-airline-goes-bankrupt.htm indicates that travel insurance with what seems to be called "insolvency cover" (not very common) can help. US credit card issuers must refund the price of cancelled flights, but that doesn't seem to be true elsewhere. :::I don't think that "only fly on major airlines" is reasonable. Airline bankruptcies are pretty uncommon in wealthier worlds. However, "don't fly on one that's already in bankruptcy proceedings" might be a reasonable rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the UK, and I think most of Europe, you have better consumer protection if you book a "package" of flight and hotel for a single price from a travel agent (which can be a part of the airline). If the airline goes bust when you are away, the travel agent has to arrange to get you home (without further charge), and the scheme is backed with a bond held by the CAA. See [[:W:Air Travel Organisers' Licensing]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes. EU regulations require that businesses that sell packages place a deposit that should cover expenses for bankrupt partners (they estimate the costs themselves, so a bankrupt business may not be able to cover everything). In addition to returning money paid to them for unavailable services, they have to arrange and pay your journey back, if the return was part of the package. This applies only if you bought a package. If you reserve flight and accommodation through them separately, or book things yourself with their assistance (so that you get agreements with the individual businesses), then their liabilities are very limited – but they should clearly inform you that this isn't a package deal. :::::If you bought tickets yourself, you have to either ask the company itself (which may have priority liabilities worth more than its assets) or your credit company, which only need to pay back what you paid, no additional expenses. You choose which of them to ask for compensation. :::::(I did not read the directive, but a bunch of official advice.) :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:03, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :btw a bit late, but kudos to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] and [[User:Anyone150|Anyone150]] for doing the bulk of the removals. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is there an unannounced Montenegro editing event? == In the last couple of days, we've seen a number of new articles about attractions in Montenegro, few if any of them destinations by Wikivoyage definitions laid out on the [[WV:What is an article]] page, and all of them in a custom, non-Wikivoyage structure with personal comments. Are these all by one person who's using multiple accounts, or is this some kind of unannounced event? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Please respond, @[[User:Andjela555|Andjela555]], @[[User:Zinuo67|Zinuo67]], @[[User:~2026-25860-58|~2026-25860-58]], @[[User:~2026-27229-97|~2026-27229-97]], @[[User:~2026-27107-15|~2026-27107-15]], @[[User:Stasya Kostova|Stasya Kostova]], @[[User:~2026-26916-20|~2026-26916-20]]. You are well-intentioned, and most of the titles you are adding articles for deserve to be listed on this site, in the article for the nearest town, but because you do not know about [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]] and have no idea what Wikivoyage style (for example, [[Wikivoyage:Article templates]], [[Wikivoyage:Pronouns]] and [[Wikivoyage:Goals]]) is, you are creating a mess, and if there is a planning or discussion page somewhere, one of us can post some basic Wikivoyage style and policy information to it to try to stop the mess from spreading. Please tell us who organized this editing event and who instructed you about what to add to Wikivoyage and how. It's important for us to know. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:21, 5 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} Interestingly, from a CU check, it seems: ::* {{checkuser|Zinuo67}} ::* {{checkuser|Veda-Meda2015}} ::* {{checkuser|Ece Mira 67777}} ::* {{checkuser|Stasya Kostova}} ::* {{checkuser|Miona Colanovic}} ::are all a 100% match (no account blocks have been made, however). At least technically, there is no indication of this coming from a shared address either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:23, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::Weird. Thanks for checking. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::: {{u|Stasya Kostova}} created [[Skočidjevojka Bay]] which needs to be cleaned up (couldn't find the correct template to tag for cleanup). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::There is no such template because we don't have enough editors to say "you do it!" But if I lack time or need help, I usually post a notice on an article's talk page, where to be fair it's often ignored, and I may forget about it for some time, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:46, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In the case of [[Skočidjevojka Bay]], it should probably just be tagged with {{tl|stub}}. The template automatically populates it into a category if it's still like that after 7 days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I have tagged it to merge into [[Petrovac]], as I don't think there is enough there for an article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:24, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ==Policy for the phrase "adult entertainment"== An earlier version of the [[Southern California]] article used the phrase "adult entertainment" (see [[Talk:Southern California]] for discussion). As "adult entertainment" is a euphemism for pornography (but not always understood as such by non-native readers), we should have a policy which complies with [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] and [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first]]. I made a draft in [[Wikivoyage:Words to avoid]]. Please contribute with your opinions. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :I don't think policy/guideline pages are places for drafts. If you had meant your new text to be a draft, you should have put it in the talk page for the policy/guideline page. It seemed non-controversial to me, and as I mentioned elsewhere, I support it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:53, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with Ikan here. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:01, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::I also agree with Ikan on this one. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 21:27, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I am happy with the addition. To me "Adult movies" could be those which have been given an "18 certificate", and violence could be the main reason for the rating. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:12, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm all for avoiding any promotion of sex tourism, but I'm not sure a knee-jerk reaction to automatically make a phrase verboten is at all useful. I often travel with my family and I would like to know where the shady hotels are so I can avoid them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Just for transparency, this is what Yvwv added: ::::::{{blockquote|adult entertainment: Can be understood as a euphemism for pornography, striptease, sex toy stores, and other sexually themed attractions. If such attractions comply with the [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] they can be described without euphemism; a strip club can be called a strip club. Use expressions with "adults" in an unambigous way.}} :::::://<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:34, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::'''Oppose''' the addition of "adult entertainment" to the words to avoid list. IMHO, we need to cut that list down to just those that are genuinely useful to avoid. Well over half have perfectly legitimate uses on a travel wiki. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:46, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::: To sort out misunderstanding, see [[Wikivoyage talk:Words to avoid]] for discussion. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 08:14, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I think that the confusing situations should be mentioned. Here's one short way to do that: :::::::* Use expressions with "adults" in an unambiguous way (e.g., "Adults only (age 18+)"). :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 7 May 2026 (UTC) == Main Page revamps, part 2 == As mentioned about a month and a bit ago, I'm in the midst of trying to modernise the look of this site. The second stage of those revamps is now at [[User:SHB2000/revamped main]], which revamps the sister projects section. The style replicates the redesign agreed upon with part 1 of the revamps when we got rid of the blue box. Any thoughts and feedback welcome. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC) :It looks virtually identical to me, so I think it's certainly fine. The sister projects footer is the only real difference and is a little more clean and clear, so I {{support}}. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:40, 10 May 2026 (UTC) : {{support}} Looks fine to me. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:13, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :'''Wikifunctions''' is listed twice with somewhat different descriptions. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 15:16, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::Done, good catch. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC) : I notice that the links to other language versions are down at the end. I wonder if the people who need them most will find them there. Should they be more prominent? Perhaps in the top box? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:38, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::Rather confusingly, we also don't display the language versions on mobile at all – is there any design-related reason behind this? (if not, then that will be part 3 of revamps) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :::On mobile Minerva I am seeing various issues. The image in the discover section should push the text below and there is lots of blank whitespace. The map at the top is floating away from every thing else. :::Since most of our readership is on mobile I think it is important to address these. Please be sure to test it on a real phone and ensure you are viewing the default Minerva skin. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::That seems to be an issue with the existing Main Page too. My reforms only change the Sister Projects section, which seems to work perfectly fine for me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:47, 13 May 2026 (UTC) LGTM, thanks for doing this. Possibly a nitpick, but could the bottom row of the sister projects box be made symmetrical? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 05:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :TT, this is not strictly possible without doing a lot to change the layout, since what will be symmetrical depends on your browser, monitor size, etc. On my computer, there are two rows of seven icons, which is balanced down the middle and looks quite clean. If I resize my browser window, it flows to four rows of four and one row of two, which is not symmetrical. I think the more meaningful discussion is about which projects to include. I personally would like to see [[:outreach:]] added, but I don't think it's critical. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::The main reason it wasn't included is because I'd literally forgotten :P. btw if you do see any missing projects, please do add them to [[User:SHB2000/WikivoyageSister]] since I won't be on my computer for the next few days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::Done, template now updated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == Wikidata, adding co-ordinates == [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Events/Coordinate_Me_2026 COORDI­NATE ME], a wikidata contest for adding geolocation data in 26 chosen countries. Since we use that data & may have data in listings that could be on WD, perhaps some people here could help. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 04:12, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :This contest is wrought with problems, like tracking inaccuracies and errors, unresponsive organizer and delayed prize awards. Take a look at the contest's talk page in previous years to see all the issues it had. I have [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grants_talk:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/General_Support_Fund/WMAT_Multi-Year-Plan_Grant_2025-2027&oldid=27559767 spoken against] funding this year's contest due to fiscal and logistical mismanagement. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:52, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :Out of ~300000 listings we have around 4000 are like that - that we have WD for them, but the WD doesn't have coords... Now the question is, if we want to blindly export that, or what..... :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:56, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have many cities that have listings but the listings (with or without Wikidata) don't have coords. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 22:12, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == Franks Gatukök Göteborg Central == There is a hamburger and hot dog stand called Franks Gatukök in central Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish), right in front of the Gothernburg Central Station. I can personally verify this - I visited it less than a month ago. It also shows up at Google Maps. However, it doesn't appear to have any sort of website. Googling for "Franks Gatukök" gives a link to the site https://www.franksgatukok.se/ which lists several locations in Sweden, none of which is anywhere near Gothenburg Central Station. Their Facebook page doesn't list it either. Does anyone know if there is some sort of website for this location? If there is none, can it be listed on the Gothenburg article anyway? [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 18:24, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :Sure it can be listed! Just don't include a website if there isn't any. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == A possible editorial action against WMF for laying off Union staff == You should be aware that [[meta:Talk:Community_Wishlist#May_20_update|there's currently a major upheaval]] over the alleged layoff of Community Tech staff by WMF. They're also [[en:Wikipedia:WP:Village_pump_(WMF)#Petition:_Editors_willing_to_join_in_collective_labor_action|discussing imitating a editorial strike in solidarity]] on Wikipedia because the staff that were laid off are members of the [[Meta:Wiki_Workers_United|Wiki Workers United]] union, which was formed just last week and in the process of organization. You might want to get to know them. So far, both have over 50 and 160 signatures, and both will be growing over the coming days. It's getting very significant, and it could impact this wiki, too. After that, if you agree to join in solidarity (and at the moment, pretty much a significant portion of Wikipedians are already in it), '''inform the WWU and [https://cwa-union.org/about/contact-us the CWA].''' Tell them ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis. After ''that''... beats me because of my lack of first-hand experience with labor unions and the like, but as [[:Wikipedia:Jeff the Land Shark|a certain little shark]] might say: {{tq|Murr. (Bite the hand that feeds. And I know where they hide the donuts.)}} [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Asretired|Asretired]]; @[[User:Doc James|Doc James]]; @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]; @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]; @[[User:Mx. Granger|Mx. Granger]]; @[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]]; @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]; @[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]; anyone else? [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here. But I think we should keep solidarity with a union separate from any grievances any of us might have about supposedly heavy-handed actions by the WMF involving the operation of wikis. My only grievance regarding the treatment of Wikivoyage that I can think of is that it can get lost in the shuffle. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here – for anyone reading, I'd absolutely urge you all to sign yourself in solidarity with WMF staff by adding your name at [[m:Wiki Workers United#Solidarity]] (I'd already done so before the ping). What happened yesterday absolutely reeked of corporatism and union-busting. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :I am not presently a member of the en.wp community and I would not seek to have anyone edit by proxy there for me or anything like that, but I want to register somewhere that I stand in solidarity with organized labor. There should probably be a [[phab:]] ticket to reform the entire Wikimedia Foundation into a worker-owned co-operative non-profit. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::I find this sort of discussion frustrating, because so few people seem to know what they're talking about. For example, Justin, forgive me for picking on you, but the WMF can't be reformed into "a worker-owned co-operative non-profit", because public charities in the US can't technically be "owned" by anyone. I suggest that anyone who wants to support labor rights would do well to learn more about the subject, and then talk to their own elected politicians about making it ''structurally'' feasible to have a labor union that crosses national borders – not merely a federation of locals that coordinate with each other (which is what "international" labor unions are), but an actual single organization, operating under the same rules, so you don't get the lone employee in this country having a "union" of me, myself, and I or the near-impossibility of writing a contract that is the same for everyone. It's bad enough that US states have different rules (e.g., layoffs above a certain size in California require 60 calendar days' [fully paid] advance notice); it's almost impossible to reconcile different national laws. ::Then you have the problem of people having different cultural conceptions of what a union is supposed to do for you. Is the labor union supposed to get you higher pay, or fairer conditions [which can mean lower pay and worse working conditions for previously privileged staff], or prevent staff from being fired, or organize social events, or help you get your next job, or something else? I know one municipal labor union whose negotiations are done by senior employees that "accidentally" preferred themselves for vacation scheduling, higher pay, and never having to work holidays and weekends for years. I know a couple of people at another organization who are pushing for a union; they seem to mostly be afraid that they will get fired someday but not understand why they were fired (I'm objectively doing well at the parts of my job that I think are important; why should my manager's opinion, or that fact that all my teammates keep quitting to get away from me, be relevant?). ::Apologies for the long post, but: please, don't assume that whatever your local laws or views of unions are would be relevant to any situation that extends outside of your home area. It's really enormously complicated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::It's not picking on me, but you are wrong factually: you can have a [https://www.theselc.org/workplace_democracy_in_nonprofit_organizations worker self-directed non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States]. I am generally opposed to any hierarchy that models the way that capitalist businesses can unilaterally hire and fire. Maybe these workers still needed to be fired for some reason, but that should be decided by a democratic process. What <em>that</em> looks like will be different from organization to organization (e.g. a grievances board, administrative leave while under review, managers who are elected on a periodic basis and given the power to hire and fire by the working class, etc.), but when it comes to someone's basic livelihood and the fact that most of us live under wage slavery, then I don't want anyone getting fired without a democratic process behind it or at the very least some kind of extraordinary emergency reason. Additionally, for what it's worth, California (where the WMF are based) has laws specifically designed to help incorporate for-profit businesses as a co-op, so I would imagine that if someone wanted to create a worker self-directed non-profit, that would probably be the easiest place in the United States to do it. Lastly, I don't know why you seem to assume that I don't live in California. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 21:39, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::::"Self-directed" and "owned" are different things. ::::I make no assumptions about where you are; I give the California example because it's one that I know exists in my state and that I know does not exist everywhere. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :::::By "worker-owned co-op", I am distinguishing it from a member co-op like a grocery co-op or a credit union or a co-op apartment complex. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :On the question of what Wikivoyage needs: :The OP is already blocked on two wikis for trolling and disruptive editing. Their contributions here this year are to import drama that is not directly related to us. This has happened a few times before with other editors (e.g., complaints about software changes). :The Simple English Wikipedia has [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocks_and_bans#Reciprocal a rule called "1STRIKE"] that applies to people who have already been blocked elsewhere (almost always the English Wikipedia), and then bring their bad behavior to Simple. Maybe we should consider adopting a similar rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::They haven't done anything blockable or even against any guidelines here, and to be clear, you're suggesting we should indefinitely block them for informing us about layoffs and anti-union actions? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm suggesting that when someone says "Tell [an external organization] ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis", that this is more like "drama-mongering" than "informing". :::For example, the WMF deployed the current MediaWiki desktop skin several years ago, and some people are still mad about this "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis". The Russian Wikipedia is still running a pop-up message saying that this was deployed without their consent. Do you think that's relevant to either layoffs or unionizing? I don't. Some of the "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" even involved the team that's being dissolved. There are probably still people at the German-language Wikipedia who think that Comm Tech was wrong to decline their urgent wish for the wrong piece of software to be re-installed, when the actual problem was created by their own local interface admins. There are definitely some who are still mad that the WMF stopped two of their admins from wheel-warring over the site config years ago. But none of these "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" have anything to do with unionizing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::If you noticed, I addressed that above without saying they should be summarily blocked, and no-one has taken them up on that here, at any rate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::2601AC47 was globally locked. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-31136-19|&#126;2026-31136-19]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-31136-19|talk]]) 22:53, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Why? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:02, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Requests_for_help_from_a_sysop_or_bureaucrat#c-Tamzin-20260523115300-Trolling/vandalism_at_highly_sensitive_WMF-related_discussion This was the conversation/request]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Yeah, I see. They really trolled in that thread. Too bad; I'm indebted to them for informing me about these happenings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::We already have [[WV:ONESTRIKE]], by the way, but I really don't think bringing up the attention of the WMF's recent union busting actions is anywhere near disruptive to warrant an indefinitely. If it wasn't them, it almost certainly would've been brought up by someone else in the pub. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I signed it in the signatures. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 00:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan == <div class="border-box" style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #f8eaba); max-width: 875px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; color: var(--clr-dark)"> <div class="box" style="float:left; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">[[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|75px|alt=The logo for the Wikimedia Café]]</div> Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. Participants may attend either or both sessions. #'''Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780153200 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to the Americas, Africa, and Europe #'''Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 05:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780203600 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to Asia and the Pacific Café participants are highly encouraged to read in advance [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Sohom_Datta/annual_plan_guide at least this summary of the plan]. Optionally, Café participants are encouraged to read portions of the plan that interest them and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 ask questions or provide feedback on the Annual Plan talk page]. Please see the Café page for more information, including [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#May_2026_meetings_with_a_focus_on_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 tables of timestamp conversions for both sessions], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#Agenda._This_will_be_an_approximately_1_hour_Caf%C3%A9_session,_and_is_extendible_for_an_additional_30_minutes_if_needed. the agenda], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#How_to_attend_the_session how to register]! <br /> [[File:Buntstifte Eberhard Faber crop 64h.jpg|860px|alt=cropped image of colored pencils]]</div> <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 19:48, 21 May 2026 (UTC) == Faroe Islands update == Alright, I'm flying to [[Tórshavn]] next week. Anything on [[Faroe Islands]] that need a listing update, a picture or boots-on-the-ground verification? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :Wow, what an opportunity. Our sister site has some [[:w:en:Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in the Faroe Islands|requested photographs]] if you are available to take any. (Note that I'm not a member of the community there and I'm not soliciting editing by proxy.) ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 15:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Heh, I think it wouldn't be controversial to request to take a picture of a village or power plant. I've bookmarked several places and at least two locations are along the way to/from the airport so I have at least two chances to take pictures. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :I notice that [[Faroe Islands#Towns and villages]] says "the roofs are often turf-covered", next to a picture showing no turf-covered roofs. Perhaps you could easily determine whether "often" is still the right word? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:02, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Roofs are about 70-80% turf-covered when I see them in villages, but this number drops in bigger towns and only a few houses in the capital have turf roofs. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Query regarding Kartographer extension == I am an editor at the Malayalam Wikivoyage project, which is currently hosted in [https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wy/ml/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8_%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BE Incubator]. We recently encountered an issue where map markers were not appearing on maps. We raised a ticket in [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T395208 Phabricator], and came to know that the Kartographer extension is being removed. Does anyone here know of any alternative extension or approach that can be used to show markers on maps for denoting places? [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 17:19, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :As far as I'm aware, Kartographer is not being removed as such, just not being added to any non-Wikivoyage WMF wikis. There is a [[phab:project/view/1692/|project board for Kartographer]] on [[phab:]] and you can [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer|generally learn more about]] the extension on [[mw:]]. I imagine that if Kartographer were to be removed, there would be a replacement deployed before that. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} can you confirm that I'm correct (or if not, correct me)? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:12, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{Ping|Koavf}} Thanks for sharing the links. I have already raised a ticket in Phabricator and it was based on that, I came to know that it will not be enabled on any new Wikivoyages and that it will be removed from other Wikivoyages too. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} For your confirmation/comments on above reply please. [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 15:59, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]]: Indeed, as I said there, " the mode should also have been removed from Wikivoyages". The problem is not with Kartographer but with the 'temporary' hack to allow Wikivoyages to cross-load content from WMCS, which was promised to be removed. :::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]: Do you know when the Wikivoyage community will finally do this work? [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 12:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't have any special insight into that, unfortunately. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think [[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], [[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]], and [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] know more about maps than most of us. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure what is expected to be done by us, though? Is kartographer as a whole deprecated, or just some feature of it? Groups? I am completely out of loop here... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::: I have no idea either. The only thing I did that is related to Kartographer is reporting a bug with missing pins on a map whenever some pins fall across both sides of the international date line. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]]: Yes, Groups, according to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Kartographer#Groups_for_Wikivoyage — but it doesn't explain what's the limitation specifically (in general, having groups seems fine?). [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 17:09, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ::::If you don't mind me asking, where was it promised to be removed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::: I have no information regarding any removal of Kartographer features. However, I understand that the Wikivoyage feature is not available in the Incubator because it would function not only for Wikivoyage but also for all other non-Wikivoyage sub-wikis. Furthermore, no one from the German-speaking community is involved in making changes to Kartographer. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 06:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC) == [[Template:Other uses]] == Looking at [[Template:Other uses]], I see that it is supposed to generate an italicized hatnote such as the following: :''For other places with the same name, see [[Cleveland (disambiguation)]].'' But where I see {{tl|Other uses}} used on pages such as [[Burbank]] and [[Columbus]], the hatnote is ''not'' italicized: :For other places with the same name, see [[Burbank (disambiguation)]]. :For other places with the same name, see [[Columbus (disambiguation)]]. I checked the template {{tl|Other uses}} itself and I couldn't figure out why the italics are not showing up. Anybody have a suggestion? -- [[User:Metropolitan90|Metropolitan90]] ([[User talk:Metropolitan90|talk]]) 21:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :I [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3AOther_uses&diff=5282293&oldid=5282292 removed the CSS classes] and it now renders italicized on pages. The weird thing is that these classes are not part of [[MediaWiki:Common.css]], so ''maybe'' adding non-defined classes results in unstyled text. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == A Pee section on articles == Hey everyone, I suggest adding a “pee” or “poop” section to articles (district, city, region, country), or having articles like “peeing in the (country)” or “peeing in (city)” would be great. Thanks…[[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 12:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think you're looking for a subsection under the "Respect" section where we are supposed to discuss the regulations regarding defecation and urination. Or public bathrooms under the "Cope" section. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think that a title like [[Toilets in the United Arab Emirate]] would be more appropriate and expected. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Like if we have “sleep”, “eat” and “see” instead of “accommodation”, “F&B choices” and “attractions”, I think we need a “pee”, “poop”, “urinate”, “defecate”, “excrete”, “eliminate waste”, “dump”, “crap”, “drop a deuce”, “piss”, “whiz”, “micturate”, “/ʃɪt/” section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::: no we don't, not with this type of vocabulary which is very unbecoming for a travel guide. You are welcome to create a WikiPee website, invite whomever you want to join, and write whatever suits your fancy. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Even if we thought that a "Pee" section was a good label, it's unlikely to be the one that readers are looking for. That's what I meant when I said that "Toilets" might be more "expected". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think we need such a separate section on it, as [[WV:STICK]] already suggests putting toilets under "Cope". Even if we ever find a need for such a section, I would suggest "Toilet" as a verb. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Okay, but maybe the region doesn’t have any toilets, or the locals pee in a hole, on the floor, or in a valley. Also, I think there are peeing customs or peeing places in the city or country. Is the water quality good? What does it feel like to pee (peeing experience)? That’s why we need a pee section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes, as was pointed out Cope is the place for information about toilets and it's indeed useful information for voyagers - especially in destinations where toilets are hard to find for one reason or another. Plainly writing out "Pee", "Shit" or the like as a heading would be rude, though. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::If we include “pee” in “cope,” the “cope” section will have a lot of information that doesn’t have enough variety. ::::::That’s all— [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 08:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) == Vote now in the 2026 U4C election == <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. More information–including an eligibility check, voting process information, candidate information, and a link to the vote–are available on Meta at the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee/Election/2026|2026 Election information page]]. The vote closes on 2 June 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780358400 00:00 UTC]. Please vote if your account is eligible. Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 17:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> :btw I'm gonna shamelessly self-promote [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2026]] if any of you are interested – tried to be comprehensive, use it at your will. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::I looked over your list. I'm concerned about the candidate who has an active U4C case, of course, but also about the number of candidates who didn't answer the questions. That suggests that they would struggle to do the work. ::You might look at [[m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/Campaigning rules]]. What the English Wikipedia calls "canvassing" is allowed. Meta-Wiki has never prohibited it, and in some processes, such as the Community Wishlist, actively encourages it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::It depends, I suppose. Meta doesn't prohibit canvassing, but the overwhelming opinion was that Uncle's canvassing in his NVM application was disruptive enough that it demonstrated a severe lack of understanding for what the role actually was (since NVMs are appointed, not voted in, so consensus isn't really something for the U4C to take into consideration). A massive shame, honestly, because he was one of the more qualified candidates that I had in [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025]], one that could've actually had a chance for the SSA seat this year if it weren't for that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC) :::: Having met {{u|Borschts}} in-person during last year's Wikimania, I am comfortable supporting his candidacy. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 00:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == New itinerary == The Ganges is one of the most important rivers of Asia, yet there's no itinerary on it, unlike the [[Yellow River]], [[Yangtze]] or the [[Nile]]. So, I have developed one on the Ganges under [[along the Ganges River]], albeit with inspirations from those Chinese rivers. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == User rights nomination == Hey everyone, I know this is a bit late, but there is currently 1 admin nomination right now at [[Wikivoyage:User rights nominations#Koavf (sysop)]]. Your input and opinions are more than appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Simple version of Wikivoyage == Can we create a simple version of Wikivoyage, similar to Simple English Wikipedia? Would this be a good concept, if excecuted properly? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 06:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :While Simple English Wikivoyage sounds good on paper, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) currently does not allow creation of Simple English projects other than Wikipedia and Wiktionary. Maybe we could host Simple English Wikivoyage under a separate namespace under English WV (similar to Wikijunior under Wikibooks), but the problem is that the English WV community is already small. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:26, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::I've always thought it's possible to potentially execute a multilingual Wikivoyage, but I suppose the need for that with modern translation software now present, is almost zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:18, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::The problem with translation software on Wikivoyage is that there's not always one-to-one translations of idiomatic expressions we tend to use in articles (as opposed to Wikipedia). For instance, there's no direct Bengali translation of "smorgasbord" used in [[India]], leading me to reword its Bengali version for a similar expression (like a "forest of languages" instead of a "smorgasbord of languages"). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:24, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::You should still be able to usually read between the lines, though. At least this is what I often end up doing when translating content from de or itwikivoyage. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] What about the simple version of Wikibooks, Wikiquotes, and Wikiversity? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::None of those would be approved today and [[:q:simple:]] and [[:q:b:]] were closed a long time ago (there was never a simple.wv). Wikibooks has a kind of proxy for simple books at [[:b:Wikibooks:Wikijunior]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 08:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::Simple English Wikibooks and Wikiquote were closed long time ago, and there has never been Simple English Wikiversity or Wikivoyage. However, you still have Wikijunior for child-oriented books, regular English Wikiquotes for simple English quotes (if there's any), and I guess there's a Wikijunior-like mechanism on regular English Wikiversity. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::Wikijunior is perhaps the only bit of Wikibooks (other than the Cookbook) that's functionally usable icl... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:54, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|SHB2000}} Do you want to take a look at that above comment? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Sorry yeah my comment was intended as a reply to yours, not Sbb's. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:32, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :In addition to the fact that the WMF would not allow projects like simple.wp today, the language in Wikivoyage should be very accessible and the concepts are generally pretty easy to understand, so I don't see the need for this as much as for an encyclopedia that covers literally every topic and could plausibly use simplified articles. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:34, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Also, I no longer subscribe to the "Simple English" language ideology I once tried to. I rather focus on accessibility by making complex concepts easier. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::"Simple English" language ideology? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:13, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, and that includes limiting your vocabulary to 1500-something words (BE 1500 or VOA Special English), or even less (BE 850). However, I sometimes find it limiting (maybe Orwellian), although I don't use any overly complicated expressions, and my focus is towards simplifying concepts rather than using simple words. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:16, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::This is part of why I think wikis like tokwiki (an experimental language crafted on the basis of minimising the amount of words used) are absolutely useless (see [[m:User:SHB2000/tokwiki]] if you want a full explanation) – you limit expression in a needless way when there's a clear alternative available that's more practical. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::The processes that created a city or landscape are often convoluted, but their description need not be. Difficult-to-read text on WV more often reflects muddle and "wikipeditis" than inherent complexity. The solution is to re-write in a way that's clear, engaging and relevant to the traveller, not to invent a whole separate site or pidgin language. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:36, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : I'll give this idea a rather firm '''oppose'''. We do not have enough editors to readily support it. However, there is a valid concern about keeping the English here relatively simple. : Many of our readers will have English that is somewhat limited & quite a few editors are non-native speakers, though they all seem to have good to excellent English. Idioms are tricky in any language, so perhaps we should replace "take to his heels" with "run away" & so on. Cultural references are also tricky, whether Shakespeare or some blues tune; some of those need to be avoided or explained. Of course there is a trade-off here; we want a relaxed informal style & that implies idiomatic English with some cultural references. I'd say we are at least close to the correct balance already. : Expressions peculiar to one variety of English -- e.g. "lakh" in Subcontinent English -- should be explained if visitors are likely to encounter them, but generally avoided in our text. Expressions that vary across dialects -- does a car have a hood & trunk or bonnet & boot? -- involve judgement calls; in some contexts they are OK but in others they should be avoided or provided with a gloss. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :*'''Oppose''' - as per [[User:Pashley]] we do not have enough editors to support a "Simple" version. I checked a few statistics and found: :::{| class="wikitable" |- !Product !Articles !Editors |- |English Wikipedia |7,191,087 |278,463 |- |Simple WIkipedia |281,811 |3,759 |- |Wikivoyage |180,828 |985 |} :::*'''Note''' - An "editor" is classed as somebody who has made at least one edit in the last 30 days. ::This shows that in rough figures, for every Simple English editor, there are 80 English Wikipedia editors. If we were to translate this to Wikivoyage, we could expect between 10 and 15 editors on Simple English Wikivoyage which is not enough to sustain the project. Applying the same logic to number of articles, we might expect about 6000 articles - not enough to attract a reasonable readership. ::The quality of articles in Simple English Wikipedia is poor - far too few meet the criteria of using "Simple English". Simple English is moreover bedevilled by there being no agreement as to whether the target audience are younger readers or readers for whom English is a second language. Translating this to the proposed Simple English Wikivoyage to whom should we target questions regarding drugs, trans people, red light districts etc - younger readers or adult readers for who Eglish is a second language? ::[[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:59, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Wow, I never expected this discussion to get many responses from different people on this pub. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 20:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Some of you may be interested in reading [[m:Writing clearly#Writing for translation]]. The idea is to make your writing straightforward enough that it would be easy to translate. Machine translation, in particular, does best with shorter, simpler sentences. This doesn't mean that every sentence must be short and simple, but it is helpful if the most important parts are short and simple. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: Another guide is [[w:The_Complete_Plain_Words]], originally written for British civil servants but useful to anyone wanting to write more clearly. The original 1954 edition is out of copyright & available [https://plain-words.com/ free online]. There have been several revised editions; the latest (2014) is still in print & also available as an ebook. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:47, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think there is a need for a Simple Wikivoyage. We should try to avoid complicated terms unless they are necessary and explained, or it should be clear that cultural or humorous sentences can be skipped over. :::I have occasionally read Simple Wikipedia when looking for a short introduction to complex subject - for example [[:w:Baseball]] is 173k, but [[:w:simple:Baseball]] is 16k. There may be some huge cities where we could have a condensed guide giving the main attractions for a 1-2 day visit - we have 131 huge cities and I expect less than half need a simple version, so 50 simple articles could work. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:50, 7 June 2026 (UTC) 7dqhwirl641l5uwhkqaf0xwyttaioby 5289416 5289414 2026-06-08T11:07:02Z SHB2000 2248002 /* FYI: Guide.world collection of travel guides */ swept to [[Wikivoyage:Travel forum]] 5289416 wikitext text/x-wiki <div style="text-align:left; background: var( --wv-optional-color, #f4f7fa); color: var( --color-base ); border: 1px solid #abc; padding: .3em; margin-bottom: 1.5em"> <div style="text-align:center; font-size:300%; line-height: 1; padding: 10px;">'''Welcome to the pub'''</div> {{shortcut|[[WV:Pub]]|[[WV:TP]]}} [[File:QA_icon_clr.svg|right|frameless|150px|link=]] The travellers' pub is for general discussion on Wikivoyage, and the place to ask questions when you're confused, lost, afraid, tired, annoyed, thoughtful, or helpful. To start a new topic, click the "Add topic" tab, so that it gets added '''at the bottom''' of the page, and sign your post by appending four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) Before asking a question or making a comment: * Have a look at our [[Wikivoyage:Help|Help]], [[Wikivoyage:FAQ|FAQ]] and [[Wikivoyage:Policies|Policies]] pages. * If you are a '''new user''' and you have any questions about using the website, try the [[Wikivoyage:Arrivals lounge|Arrivals lounge]]. * If you have a '''question or suggestion about a particular article''', use the article's [[Project:using talk pages|talk page]] to keep the discussion associated with that article. * If you'd like to '''draw attention to a comment''' to '''get feedback''' from other Wikivoyagers, try [[Wikivoyage:Requests for comment|Requests for comment]]. * If you are '''wanting travel advice on a specific matter''' see the [[Wikivoyage:Tourist office|tourist office]]. * If you have an '''issue you need to bring to the attention of an administrator''', try [[Wikivoyage:Ongoing vandalism|Ongoing vandalism]]. * If you are having a '''problem that you think has to do with the [[mw:|MediaWiki software]]''', please post that on [[phab:|Phabricator]] instead. * If you want to '''celebrate a significant contribution''' to Wikivoyage by yourself or others, hold a party at [[Project:Celebrate a contribution|Celebrate a contribution]]. * Discuss '''issues related to more than one language version''' of Wikivoyage in the [[meta:Wikivoyage/Lounge|Wikivoyage Lounge]] on Meta. * Anything that is '''Nigeria-related''' is now meant to go in the [[Wikivoyage:Nigeria café|Nigeria café]] instead. 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Here are some of our hopes for the event:   * To bring all our active Wikivoyage communities together—especially those speaking Spanish, English (yes, I know this is the right community), and French, since they’re connected to the host countries.   * To team up with local chapters like Wikimedia Mexico, Wikimedia Canada, and the affiliates in the United States.   * To improve existing articles and create new ones about Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   * To have a centralnotice to keep everyone in the loop. We’re thinking of holding the event from June 11 to August 20, so it’s a good idea to start getting things ready now. I know this has [[Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup|come up before]], and I’d really love for you to join us in coordinating the event and reaching out to affiliates and/or volunteers who might be interested. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 03:03, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :Like last time, I'm happy to judge/evaluate the articles submitted as part of this contest once again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:36, 25 March 2026 (UTC) ::I support this initiative. I would say that it should be open to all Wikivoyage languages since many dominant national football teams don't use English, French or Spanish (looking at you, Portugal, Brazil and Germany). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] Can you let us know when this is set up? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:54, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm happy to do so... and I'm happy to clean up articles regarding football as well. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:33, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]]: Any updates on this btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::I apologize for the delay. We've been busy with the educational program and the event taking place in Mérida. I'll be contacting the communities in the next few days and requesting CentralNotice to publicize the event. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:36, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == New feature: Travel Tracker (RfC) == IRL procrastination, a random shower thought for better user retention, and 100 or so Gemini prompts (i.e. AI/vibecoding): the results of that led me to create [[Wikivoyage:Travel Tracker]]. It's a personal tool that any logged in user can use to track which countries they've visited. No scripts that need to be installed, just go to [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] and check it out for yourself. Why? Part of what got me hooked into [https://www.jetpunk.com/ Jetpunk] was exactly their country tracker. Many people use online sites to track their travels nowadays. The idea is so that casual users – users that occasionally edit Wikivoyage but only ever so often, perhaps choose to use this travel tracker, then are immediately incentivised to update their travel maps after visiting somewhere new, hopefully also updating some actual articles in the process. The tool still has many teething issues, some that will take time to fix, but it's usable for the most part. Alongside Andree's [[Wikivoyage:Trip Planner|trip planner]], I hope this too can be added to the topbar. I'm also planning on perhaps creating a similar tool for US/Indian/Mexican/Brazilian states, depending on how things go. Any feedback/fixes appreciated and welcome. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:43, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :This works well for me at first glance! (I found one glitch, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" isn't shading for me.) It would be fun to have a way to note regions and cities as well, then I'd probably use it as a "Places I've visited"/"Articles I've worked on" section on my User Page. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:28, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::The glitch is unfortunately a long-standing property of kartographer - it here are too many regions, it may not display all of them. Also, sometimes the OSM data import breaks. E.g. Thailand shape is quite broken currently, too. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:07, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yeah for the first I've found usually just a hard cache solves that issue. OSM data import breaks yeah I have no idea how to fix that (similar issue with Singapore too). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Created [[:phab:T422902]] for the Thailand/Singapore issue – seems to be a pretty widespread problem across WMF projects so I def think it's worth this getting looked into by more technical people than us. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Also have given the tracker a little bit of a revamp in terms of style + few finishing touches (like a numerical counter). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:05, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :For some reason Q38 (Italy) was added twice for me, using purely the editor. Otherwise, nice work :-) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:05, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::Ah, I see the issue (Estonia mistakenly had the Wikidata item of Italy) – fixed! :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::It's a fun tool. To make it more interesting, you could also provide an option to break it down by region (state, province, etc.) for the top ten countries by population or area. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 03:23, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :I've added this tool to the topbar – should work in both vector 2010 and vector 2022, but not skins older than that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC) :Wow, that feature works, on Temporary Accounts too. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 12:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::Since temporary accounts only lasts for 90 days from initial creation, @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] you may want to create an account soon because your current temporary account will expire by the end of this month. As for the tool itself, I noticed that your shaded countries don't show up on my end. On the broader picture, I propose that we limit this tool to registered accounts. Otherwise we will potentially have tonnes of abandoned Temporary Account map pages that people can't access after 3 months. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:45, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::I'd go further and say that I don't think temporary accounts should be able to create userspace pages at all for the same reason you mention. Maybe I'll start a separate discussion for that sometime later. But yeah @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] in your case, would recommend doing that (and then perhaps moving your map to your userspace under a registered account). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::If they can't create a User: space page, then they'll have a harder time telling us some things that we want to know (ordinary user page content, like languages spoken), and they won't be able to create a sandbox for testing, which could lead to making more mistakes in the mainspace. ::::Also, at the moment, this is not a big problem. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges?userExpLevel=unregistered&hidebots=1&hidepageedits=1&hidecategorization=1&hideWikibase=1&hidelog=1&hidenewuserlog=1&namespace=2&limit=1000&days=30&urlversion=2 Almost none are being created], and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=prefix%3AUser%3A~202&title=Special:Search&ns0=1 only 14 exist in total]. ::::When we reach the point of having, say, 100 or 500 or some other large number of such pages, I think we could have a generous deletion policy for User: pages, but I don't think we need a wholesale ban. By "generous", I mean that if it's more than, say, a year old and just test edits (or actually problematic in some way), then any admin should feel free to delete it. I do not mean that an admin marks their calendar to search and delete all User: pages because it just annoys the admin's sense of tidiness that ''those'' contributors were allowed to create pages in the User: space. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Hmm that's true, you do have a point especially because "Draft:" isn't a namespace here. I'll try to think of how else we could solve that issue. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::That is okay to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 00:40, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::Still any particular reason why you haven't just created an account btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For me, I have a preference. I would rather edit as temporary user, other than creating the registered or named account. I do not plan to stick around as much in the future. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:32, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I didn't propose to restrict Temporary Accounts from creating any "User:" pages. I am only proposing restriction on TAs creating the "/visited" pages because they can't stick around past 90 days. From a technical standpoint, is there a way to display a message only to TAs that "hey, you can use this tool locally but if you want to truly save it or show it to friends, you need to register an account"? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:06, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :I went to see if I could embed this on my main User page. Could you add an easy way to suppress the checkboxes, maybe by a flag on the VisitedMap template? Not only would that make this map embeddable, it would make it harder for me to check boxes on other people's pages! [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 21:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]]: You should be able to now embed this on your userpage (just by transcluding <nowiki>{{User:Gerode/Visited}}</nowiki>). Suppressing the checkboxes I've got planned, probably using the abuse filter (since there are ''some'' cases where I think it's okay and I'd rather a warn system over a complete disallow). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) Is there a limit to how many countries the tracker can show? On [[User:Asamboi/Visited|my map]], a bunch of random countries (the UK, France, Spain, Philippines, Laos) are not showing up even though they're selected. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :Usually it's a cache issue – [[Special:Purge]] should do the trick (they appear for me on your map). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:39, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::I would recommend adding a "refresh" button which functions like it's a purge, with a line telling user to click on the refresh button if the map doesn't update or have countries missing. We can't expect new users to know a special page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:49, 15 April 2026 (UTC) I like this idea (have always thought about it). It also pairs well with [[User:OhanaUnited/Edits around the world challenge|the world editing challenge]]. But at first save Australia and New Zealand weren't shaded until I refresh the page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) : Echoing other comments, this is a nice little gadget, I tried it out the other day. An idea for how to develop it further would be an additional layer for countries the user would like to visit (maybe in green or red?). In addition to Singapore which was mentioned above, also the main part of Morocco does not want to show up. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:26, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::So far I've fixed Thailand and HK on OSM. Singapore should be easy to fix, and I'll have to look into what's causing the issue for [[Serbia]] and [[Morocco]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::SG now also fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::: Uganda is not shown. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 05:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It seems to show for me – you might need to clear your cache or give it a refresh. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:45, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::Serbia's mapping to Kosovo. Let's not start the next world war shall we? :) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:20, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I [https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181317764 tried] to fix it last night – ig a waiting game to see how long it'll take for this change to be mirrored here. :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::::[https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181357478#map=6/28.61/-9.16 And Morocco]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:32, 15 April 2026 (UTC) ::::{{re|OhanaUnited}} Both Serbia and Morocco now fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::mexico, belize, panama, costa rica, Brazil, Argentina, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal (and probably a few more I have missed are not working for me). Is there a limit to how many you can add? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]] I debugged this some more and I am seeing a call to https://maps.wikimedia.org/geoshape?getgeojson for every single country in the map. So for 195 countries, the browser tries to open 195 concurrent or sequential connections. ::::::This architecture doesn't scale with our traffic and is currently triggering 429 requests which is likely why many of the countries are not showing for people. This also increases the risk that this feature could interfere with tools and other features on that site that may in future get rate limited. ::::::Can we look to get this fixed sometime next week, given this risk here? I suggest we use a single request with a pipe-separated or comma-separated list of Q-ids if that's possible or at minimum batch the queries with setTimeout and caching using mw.storage for subsequent requests. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::If it's possible to fix this, that would be appreciated (I'm not entirely sure how to make it such – I'm also a bit preoccupied this week and life irl has been quite hazy, but I'll give it a shot). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I've tried batching [[Module:VisitedMap]] – does that perhaps solve some of the issues? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Yes! That seems to have done the trick! Thank you for the speedy fix! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 04:20, 20 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Awesome! Glad to know that works. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::Do you know the reason why the link to the travel map doesn't appear on Traveller's pub page? It shows up on all other pages (Wikivoyage namespace, mainspace, user page space, etc.) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:02, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::I can see it in the 'usual spot' (under the user icon), but only when you scroll all the way up. When the icons transform into the 'top bar', the submenu doesn't contain the entry. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:30, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::This is on vector 2022 I take it? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :New bug I've noticed, once again with the Kartographer extension: for some reason, Germany and the Netherlands don't show up for anyone, but it works perfectly fine using {{tl|mapshape}}. I took a cursory look and there was nothing I could really pinpoint that was causing this issue, so maybe a phabricator task is needed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC) ::Interesting, the issue seems to have fixed itself overnight. Kartographer is weird man... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == New Nigeria Expedition? == There seems to be an influx of new Nigeria articles. Is this related to any known event, or another event in violation of the [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers|event organizer]] policy? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:52, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :It looks like 21 new articles were posted. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Bigcee007|User:Bigcee007]], @[[User:Viva33|User:Viva33]], @[[User:Ngozi scholar Okafor|Ngozi scholar Okafor]], @[[User:Celetex|User:Celetex]], @[[User:Senator Choko|User:Senator Choko]], @[[User:OGA Goody|User:OGA Goody]], @[[User:Adakaibe|User:Adakaibe]] (and please read [[WV:Naming conventions#Disambiguation]], which is not done in the same style on this site as on Wikipedia), @[[User:Akwugo|User:Akwugo]], @[[User:Chikwas|User:Chikwas]], @[[User:IfyClassique|User:IfyClassique]], @[[User:Bigkotech|User:Bigkotech]], @[[User:Nneka Ibeanu|User:Nneka Ibeanu]], @[[User:Ennydavids|User:Ennydavids]]: Can you all tell us what is going on and link the organizing page for us? Who trained you in how to edit on Wikivoyage? Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:39, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :::...and {{ping|Goodymeraj}} who posted a block appeal on behalf of someone else on my talk page. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:42, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Good morning sir. I posted the appeal. We are currently on a project of visibilizing some Nigerian communities on Wikivoyage. The users you mentioned and tagged above are part of the exercise. Bigcee007 is one of them. That's why I'm appealing on his behalf. Thank you so much [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:52, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]], please answer the questions we've asked you. Also, importantly, have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:54, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered. And yes, I read the Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:58, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::And when did you inform us about this event prior to it happening and solicit our advice and collaboration? Read and answer the questions in this thread. I see no reason to repost them. They are in the first and third posts in this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:53, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::{{re|Goodymeraj}}...so it was you behind this expedition? What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:33, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::We have to decide what to do about this; by all appearances, it's exactly what the event organizers policy is supposed to prevent, and everyone involved is so far evading all our questions. Should we be asking right now whether all of the edits should be reverted and all the participants should be blocked, or is the more salient question whether the organizer should be banned? Our policy is either in force or it's a dead letter, so it's important for us to figure out the best course of action and take it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::: Can everyone please calm down a bit? I can see why Ikan asks the questions above, but I definitely do not think we should answer yes to either of them. Both the organiser & the participants appear to be acting in good faith, so heavy-handed measures should be avoided if possible. ::::: A lot of our coverage of Africa is quite weak & we definitely want contributions from new users with local knowledge. Yes, the inevitable new user blunders are irritating, but nothing that cannot be dealt with. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 16:11, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::It's the eternal paradox of the new editors: Newbies are 'expensive', but the community will die without them. ::::::As we discussed months ago at [[Wikivoyage talk:Welcome, event organizers#A draft of a substitute for the text on this page]] I'm not convinced that banning organizers is the right choice, especially on a "first offense", when we can't know whether they read the page ''before'' the event. ::::::I do think these articles need improving. Picking one at random, [[Igbo-Ukwu]] is a site of archaeological significance. The population is around 75,000, so it's the kind of place we probably ought to have an article on. It would be nice to have information added to this article (e.g., hotels, restaurants, [https://igboukwu.org/festivals/ several festivals]), but I'm not sad that we have five sentences instead of zero. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:15, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::People acting in good faith would answer our questions. The silence in reply to them is deafening. We need answers ASAP. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I'd personally ban the organizer for both failing to adhere to the event organizer policy, and also blatantly lying about having read the page. Maybe I'd give a 24–48-hour grace period (from the time of your message), because any longer and that just increases the workload for everyone else trying to clean their mess. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:21, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::And also for playing dumb ("Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered") and refusing to answer any of the questions at the top of the thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:28, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::You're assuming there actually was "an" organizer (possible, but not certain) and that the group didn't get together for fun and decide at the last minute to edit Wikivoyage instead of Wikipedia. If so, I'm sure they won't make that mistake again, after this [[WV:FUN]] reaction. Consider: :::::::* "Have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away!" :::::::And then when the person did read it, you react like they should have traveled back in time to implement it retroactively: :::::::* "What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page?" :::::::I think this is the most important question that's been asked so far: :::::::* Can everyone please calm down a bit? :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Sign language phrasebooks == Would it be appropriate to make sign language phrasebooks? Such languages are actually in use, especially in places that have concentrated deaf communities, unlike say, Latin. [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 21:10, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :Absolutely! How would you do it? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC) ::Now that's the tricky part. Most of the notation used to write sign languages aren't very readable to an average traveller. We could simply just use video, but video isn't very editable for a wiki, so it should be supplemented with written notation if possible. The most promising notation I see are [[wikt:Appendix:Sign language entry names|Wiktionary's notation]] and [[w:SignWriting]]. Wiktionary's notation doesn't use hard-to-understand symbols, but it's non-visual. SignWriting is very visual, but we need to enable a gadget to render it because most devices can't handle 2D arrangement of text. The gadget is [[mw:Extension:SignWriting MediaWiki Plugin]], but unfortunately it's largely unmaintained. Here's the gadget implemented on [[incubator:Wp/ase|ASL Wikipedia in the incubator]] if you want to see how it looks (though it doesn't render on the mobile skin). [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 00:37, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::My feeling is, if it can be useful to travelers, do it. I think video and pictures are most useful. I couldn't make head or tails of the ASL symbols, but is it important for travelers to know them? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:59, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::My take: for most travelers, probs not – but I can see these phrasebooks being useful in the odd situation and I don't see an issue with sign language phrasebooks if someone is willing to create them and make such phrasebook useful. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:05, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Well, many deaf and hard of hearing people read and edit websites, and there are various different sign languages, so I think sign language "phrasebooks" would be very useful to that segment of our readership and also people with keen hearing who want to communicate with them. The difficulty, if anything, is that these would be primarily video or picture phrasebooks, but the concept is the same and the need is clear. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:18, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I think sign language phrasebooks would be welcome, but I do see practical difficulties. I understand that there are several English based sign languages: American Sign Language, British Sign Language, New Zealand Sign Language etc which may be difficult for sign users. The phrasebook would need to be illustrated with photos (or drawings) unless we change [[Wikivoyage:Image policy]] to allow short videos in this exceptional case. I don't think wiki editing of a video is an issue if videos are kept short (less than 10 seconds) so editing is done by uploading a replacement, as with photos. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 21:07, 19 April 2026 (UTC) == New user problems == The project certainly needs new users, especially in areas where our coverage is weak. On the other hand, new users often do various problematic things because they naturally are not familiar with local policies & conventions. Overall, I think the old hands here do a reasonable job of correcting problems, welcoming people & pointing out issues, though there are times when some of the regulars need a reminder of [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]] and [[Wikivoyage_talk:Welcome,_copyeditors#Discouraging New Wikivoyage Editors|don't bite the newbies]]. I also think most new users do quite well at learning & adapting. Are there ways we could improve this? We point new users to [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors]]; does that need improvements ([[Wikivoyage_talk:Tips_for_new_contributors#Reorganize]])? What about [[Template:Welcome]]? In particular, should the template text be shortened, deleting things that duplicate parts of the Tips page? There are things we could do in software, but should we? Make the signup software display a link to Tips? Have the software that creates user pages automatically add the template? Have a bot that looks for empty "User talk:" pages & drops the template on them? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 11:49, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :Would you like to propose any specific edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :About making [[Special:CreateAccount]] display a link to Tips: How many of our first-time editors are creating a new account here? I believe that many of our contributors already have accounts from Wikipedia or Commons. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:39, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Summer of Wikivoyage in Albania and Kosovo 2026 == Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that the [[M:Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group|Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group]] will be organizing the Summer of Wikivoyage Edit-a-thon 2026 on May 8–9. This year, we are focusing on [[Kukës]], Albania, and other travel destinations in Albania and Kosovo in English language. There will be an offline event, and everyone is also welcome to join online on Saturday from 10:00–17:00 (GMT+2) on [https://meet.jit.si/WoALUG here]. See you there! Thank you! [[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]] ([[User talk:Vyolltsa|talk]]) 15:21, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :Awesome, and thanks for the notice! I look forward to working with the group. The edit-a-thons on Albania and Kosovo are always done well. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]], thanks again! ::@[[User:Ruhan.paco|Ruhan.paco]], @[[User:Enarda Muhadri|Enarda Muhadri]] and @[[User:ErgisaHoxha|ErgisaHoxha]], welcome, and thanks for adding information! ::There are three things I want to call your attention to: ::(1) Default address information (starting with the name of the town, if it's the same as the article title) is not included in addresses on this site. ::(2) The "directions" tab in listings is a place for a parenthetical phrase (so no sentences) and includes only things like cross streets and if someplace is directly across the street or down the block from a huge landmark like the main railway station. ::(3) Wikivoyage does not approve of stating in any listing that anyplace is "near" x or y, because that is vague though possibly promotional and usually not worth noting if an address - and even better, [[WV:Geocoding|geocoordinates]] - are provided. ::@[[User:MegiNnnnn|MegiNnnnn]], some of your edits have another, more basic issue addressed by [[User:Ground Zero]] on your user talk page: a lack of information. All listings must include street addresses, geocoding (latitude/longitude) or at least some kind of way for readers to find them, and if at all possible, contact information, too. ::I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please feel free to share these words of advice among your collaborators! ::All my best, ::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:57, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm not going to name names here, but I had to delete a listing for [[WV:DT|touting]] and obviously copying and pasting from a promotional site in violation of [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]]. Don't do that. And also, please use [[WV:Listings]] templates for all specific listings (not general activities like fishing, though). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:06, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Welcome to @[[User:Ledion Aga|Ledion Aga]], @[[User:MrsNora|MrsNora]], @[[User:MrsHajrie|MrsHajrie]], @[[User:Marigen Kovaçi|Marigen Kovaçi]], and please look over this subthread. I may have left someone out. Is there a complete list of participants somewhere? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::Some of the contributors may not able to understand your comments without our support. Please give us some time to clean up. Here is the full list of [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/WoALUG/Wikivoyage_Kuk%C3%ABs_2026/home edits from the participants]. Thank you for your understanding! [[User:Arianit|Arianit]] ([[User talk:Arianit|talk]]) 16:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Sure thing. Thanks for all you do! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Wiki Loves Bangla 2026 has started, Join Now! == <div style="padding:15px; font-size:120%; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0; border:2px solid #c90023; background-color:#FFFFFF;color:var(--color-base-fixed,#202122); border-radius:8px;"> [[File:Wiki Loves Bangla wordmark logo-en.svg|right|100px|frameless|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025]] Hello, We are excited to announce that [[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|Wiki Loves Bangla 2026]] has started! This year’s theme focuses on '''Bengal festivals''', inviting participants to capture and share images and videos of the diverse cultural celebrations across Bengal. '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla|Wiki Loves Bangla]]''' is an international photography contest on Wikimedia Commons aimed at documenting Bengali culture and heritage worldwide. It is organised annually as part of the [[meta:Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program|Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program]], with a dedicated theme each year. '''How You Can Participate''', it's easy and simple, and every upload contributes to the world's largest free knowledge repository: [[File:পাতি মাছরাঙ্গা (Alcedo atthis), জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান ঢাকা.jpg|thumb|right|200px|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025|Winning image from Wiki Loves Bangla 2025. ''Attribution: [[User:Ashraf747|Ashraf747]] / [[CreativeCommons:by-sa/4.0|CC BY-SA 4.0]]'']] * '''Capture''': Take photos or videos of Bengal festivals. * '''Upload''': Share your files to Wikimedia Commons between '''14 April and 15 May 2026'''. * '''Win''': A total of '''USD 1,100''' in prizes. Ready to get started? [https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:UploadWizard&uselang=bn&campaign=Wlbangla Click here to upload your media], or visit the [[Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|main project page]] for full details. Your contributions help document and preserve Bengal’s rich cultural heritage for the world. For any questions, email us or join our [https://t.me/WikiLovesBangla Telegram group]. Warm regards,<br> '''Wiki Loves Bangla Team'''. <nowiki>#WikiLovesBangla</nowiki> </div> [[User:Moheen|<span style="text-shadow:#8b9dc3 3px 3px 2px;"><span style="font family:'All Things Pink'" color="#3b5998"><b>~ Moheen</b></span></span>]] [[User Talk:Moheen|<sup>(keep talking)</sup>]] 20:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :I hope the event is a smashing success! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 22 April 2026 (UTC) ::Seconded, would be even more amazing if some of those photos submitted can be used in some of our articles here. Either way, all the best, [[User:Moheen|Moheen]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC) == Abolishing the see, do, eat and drink sections of region articles == {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Outline regions}} – that's the number of outline region articles there are at present. Out of {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Region articles}}. That puts the number of outline region articles at about 68%, as of writing this message. A majority of articles you'll stumble across will have no content in either the see, do, eat and drink sections, and it's very explainable: writing content in most region articles is a fairly time-consuming exercise whilst simultaneously also being one of the least read sections. In most cases, we want people to focus more on the understand, get in and get around sections for region articles rather than things to see or do, let alone eat/drink (which should really be mostly covered by individual city/park articles). My solution is rather simple: remove the see, do, eat and drink sections as mandatory headings for outline and usable articles (but they should be a requirement for guide and star articles) so the site can have a bit of a more polished look. This site has had over 20 years to prove that these sections have been useful, and they haven't. I'm aware this is a bit different to all our other categories of articles, but regions are a bit of a unique case in that a) we don't list individual listings on region pages and b) the see, do, eat and drink sections provide so little value in a majority of cases. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:10, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I thought eat, drink and sleep were already optional for region articles. See and do shouldn't be optional. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Sleep is, but not eat/drink per [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Let's make eat and drink optional, but I disagree with making see and do optional. There needs to be a summary of things or at least types of things to see and do in a region for it to be really usable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::That's fair I suppose –&nbsp;I don't feel too strongly about see/do so I'm fine with just eat/drink if that's what we all want. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::::We might want to have a discussion on the [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]] page to make it official, don't you think? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:23, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::All that this can achieve is to make the metrics look a bit better, by lowering the quality threshold for a regional page to be considered "usable" – a bar that is already set low. Scrappy uninformative pages will remain scrappy and uninformative, not worth reading. :::::: ::::::“Overhang” is the term I use for regional pages that remain outline even though their constituent pages are of good standard. My guess is that these are few, do we have any numbers about that? If (as seems likely) the outline regions mostly have outline cities, parks etc then it’s sensible to put the effort into the latter. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:50, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Probably should've started the discussion there, but I think for such a major high-profile change I'd prefer the pub as the venue of discussion over [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:29, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I wonder how often we have a regional article without usable articles below it. I have occasionally added attractions to a regional article because there was no 'city' article to stick it in. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:52, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Personally I think that's fine tbh – though I suppose in those cases that's where the question of whether a rural area article is more favorable arises. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) Agree with whoever said make it optional. I agree that most of the time they would be unnecessary but there are enough corner cases. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 21:06, 23 April 2026 (UTC) I agree that region articles should have See and Do, and we should work towards filling those in, rather than removing them. Eat and Drink are useful, and exist in some region articles, but it does seem unlikely that we will be able to expand those any time soon. They should be optional, and removed if empty. I don't think Sleep should be in region articles at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:19, 23 April 2026 (UTC) : Although [[Hebrides|here]] is an example of a useful Sleep section in a region article. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Regions should have See and Do, and can usefully have Buy, Eat, Drink or Sleep. Unfortunately you usually need to know a region well to provide complete content in any of these sections. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:03, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Nicely put, AlasdairW. A really good Region SHOULD have Buy, Eat, Drink and Sleep sections that provide a high-level overview (similar to the Hberides article that Ground Zero cited. I agree that listings generally don't belong in Region articles (unless there isn't an appropriate city article for it). I'm okay with having all those sections be optional for regions, but feel strongly that they should be REQUIRED for a region article to become Guide or Star. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 17:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::This has prompted me to expedite the outline regions on my "to do" list, and for starters [[Hebrides]] (cited above, and already usable) was missing Eat and Drink. Quickly sorted. Three more can be done soon, improving the metrics by just under 0.1%. If we all put our shoulder to the wheel this problem will be swiftly fettled. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:28, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::'''Actual requirements''': The cited [[Wikivoyage:region article template|region article template]] (at least since before [[Special:Permalink/4786171|10 Dec]]) says about these four sections (the last sentence of each): "If there isn't anything to say about the region's [whatever] that isn't already covered by the descriptions in the Regions/Cities/Other destinations sections, or in the Understand section, then this section can be omitted." :::::For usable, "the most prominent attractions [must be] identified with directions"; for guide, there must be "information on multiple attractions and things to do". The [[[[Special:Permalink/994173|region article status]] page doesn't require the sections under discussion to exist, for any status. :::::I indeed think one needs to say something about the most prominent attractions of a region before the page can be seen as usable. Also having Eat, Drink, See and Do sections in the template is reasonable, as that should make the editor think about what usable could be said about cuisine, nightlife and attractions. For some regions, what needs to be said is already in the city listings or in Understand, making the separate sections redundant. That's fine. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:11, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::So to clean up region articles for regions you know: think whether there is something region-specific to say about the four subjects, check whether it is already said in other sections and either put content in the empty sections or remove them. If you are not sure about some section for some region, just leave those section headers for somebody else to make the decision. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :So 3 weeks later...I take it that there's general support for making eat/drink optional, but keeping see and do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::Maybe we should allow usable region articles to refer the reader to a larger region (or the country/state) article for information on eat, drink and sleep. That leaves the section in place, so any region specifics are more easily added. So if [[Hebrides]] didn't have anything to say for sleep, it would say "See [[Scotland#Sleep]]". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 12:00, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::Have you checked the guideline I linked? Is there something in it you would like to change? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the Eat and Drink sections of [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]], replace "then this section can be omitted" with "provide a link to a this section in a a bigger region (which could be the country)". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:31, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Do we need sections that only have that link? Can't it just be included in context in Understand or even be regarded as implicit – the country's cuisine is usually described in the country article and in the absence of an eat section I assume readers would consult the country article without any pointer? In the case where nightlife is concentrated to one of the region's cities (not too uncommon), that can be said in the city's bullet as well as in Understand. :::::Of course, ''if'' we want that section, we can include such a sentence in Drink. But I think one-sentence sections are ugly, they look incomplete, and may attract tries at saying something, often resulting in pointless or redundant text, and perhaps listings that belong elsewhere. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:09, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In cases like [[Greater Lyon]] and [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]], the later of which has an extensive Eat section, it may of course be worthwhile to point out at which level of regions that description is to be found. If the region is indeed "capital of French gastronomy", then the section should probably not be omitted – there ought to be something to say. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:16, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::My thoughts are mostly with LPfi's – it should generally be implied with our region structure, not that I think many people often read the eat/drink ections in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm surprised you don't think they do. I would tend to think they would, as food is one of the most interesting things to many travellers and people generally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It ''should'' be the case, but generally I (and a few people I've talked to irl about) find most eat/drink sections to be far too lacking to actually bother reading when many better sources exist online. Even when it comes to listings, it's not all that often I actually consult Wikivoyage for places to eat or drink, and nowhere near the same level as I do for see/do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I'd distinguish between listings for specific eateries and descriptions of a local cuisine. I'm always interested in reading the latter, especially if it's well written and a good read. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Hmm true, you have a point there. I do suppose that eat/drink sections of country articles (and also major region articles, like [[Quebec]]) tend to be a ''lot'' more useful than say the eat/drink sections of say [[South Central Iowa]] (which, in my opinion, can be safely removed). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:26, 20 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'd rather see something like "As with most of Scotland, self-catering cottages, camping, and bed-and-breakfast inns are available in the Hebrides" (customizing the text to whatever is most relevant). There could be a link on the opening phrase to [[Scotland#Sleep]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC) == Digital life in China == Hello from China. I wrote [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/User:Brycehughes/Staying_connected_in_China this]. It is meant to be what I wish I had read before I went to China. I learned the hard way; I hope others don't have to (especially now that China is opening up re visa-free access). I am seeking some advice: 1) Is this appropriate for a standalone article? 2) If yes, then what template to use and also how to title it? 3) If no, then should I integrate it into China or just junk it? Basically I'd like your help in what to do with this. Any advice appreciated, thanks. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 15:25, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :I think your write-up is valuable and practical, and I think the topic is too big to fit in [[China#Connect]]. I like your current title or [[Internet access in China]], to match the [[Internet access|general article]]. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 15:55, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with your assessment. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:09, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::Me too. [[User:GrinningIodize|GrinningIodize]] ([[User talk:GrinningIodize|talk]]) 18:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Yes, this article is valuable, especially as it has radically changed my attitude towards China as a whole. I was blocked at English Wikipedia back in 2021 for my blind hate towards China and Chinese, for which I have apologized repeatedly. And now, your article has sparked my curiosity towards that very country, its culture and people. It should be titled [[Internet access in China]], as suggested by Gerode above. Thank you for writing this and also changing my mind for good. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:47, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Hey, glad I could change your mind. Not sure how this article did it but whatever works. I've traveled to a few countries at this point and one thing I always notice is everybody basically wants to just get the kids to school on time, etc. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) :::Sing it, brother. Getting the kids a good education, and taking care of the aging parents is universal. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:20, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::In the west, taking care of aging parents is less? In India they die in your house. Dunno. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:35, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::::I remember having tea with a guy in Isfahan. After we talked politics for a while, we ended up talking eldercare. He wanted to move to Tehran for career reasons. He was younger than me, but I have been through it in Toronto. The issues were similar. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:26, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I'd say still way more socially accepted in the west to send your aging parents to a nursing home than it is outside the west. As someone who's culturally from a non-western background, sadly not uncommon to witness drama with extended family when it comes to these sorts of matters. :( //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Sounds like I can keep the title, link at the [[China]] article. Technical stuff e.g. what templates to add can be done by more savvy people later. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:37, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Also it is a silly banner image but these things make me laugh. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:38, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Done and done. Please feel free to add proper templates to [[Staying connected in China|the article]] anyone so it's well fitted in the tree. Thanks, [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::[[Staying connected in China|Staying connected in China]]. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:58, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Ooh this is a good topic – I've read about advice on this here and there on Reddit, but never a full comprehensive guide. Nice work on this! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) I wonder if we should cover bringing burner phones/devices in this page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Certainly could, although my target for the article was more the I-want-to-watch-YouTube crowd as opposed to the I-want-privacy crowd. Could have a section on privacy I suppose. (Somewhat ironically, I have a burner phone, but I bought it for entering the USA.) [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:48, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think [[burner phones]] could be an entirely separate travel topic, since China isn't the only place where such advice would be applicable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Many people need burner laptops, but perhaps that's different enough to be handled in [[Computers]]. I assume that what needs to be said (and can be kept up to date) can be said on a screenful or two, so wouldn't make that article too long. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:26, 25 April 2026 (UTC) It looks a useful article. If you know, it would be worth adding a note saying how much this applies to Hong Kong or Macau. The Great Firewall may be less active there, but it has been 7 years since I was last in Hong Kong. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 09:52, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Same boat as you... I haven't been to Hong Kong since 2017. If anyone knows feel free to add. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 10:57, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Well, the Great Firewall applies mainly to mainland China, and HK and Macau don't face such restrictions AFAIK. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 13:36, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::Yes, I can back that up. I have friends in Shenzhen who often head over to Hong Kong because it's more convenient for accessing the open internet. [[User:ShuaiXuesheng|ShuaiXuesheng]] ([[User talk:ShuaiXuesheng|talk]]) 14:44, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::The Great Firewall does not apply to Hong Kong. You can still freely use Wikipedia, Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram and YouTube. Can't comment on Macau but I would imagine it's the same thing. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 16:25, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think the only risk with Hong Kong is that during political crises the CCP can lean on the HK government to restrict access. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 08:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 06:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Changes to autoconfirmed requirements from next week == For those not following the tech news, [[:phab:T418484]] will be a pretty important update for how autoconfirmed is configured on all wikis. Namely, to quote the tech news: {{blockquote|There is a new change in how new users are autoconfirmed that will improve anti-vandalism protection. Currently, users who have had an account for a few days and made a few edits are automatically added to the Autoconfirmed users group. This configuration tends to be exploited by some vandals, who create accounts and start to use them only after some time. To mitigate this, the configuration will be updated next week so that – for the purpose of becoming autoconfirmed – the account age will be counted from their first edit, instead of registration date. The numeric value of the age threshold will remain the same. This change will be deployed only to wikis which require at least one edit as part of the autoconfirmation conditions.}} I've made the change to [[Wikivoyage:Autoconfirmed users]] accordingly, but I do think this is a change that should be more widely announced to the community. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:12, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :Seems like a good change. Thanks for amending the page, but I think the people for whom the knowledge is essential are quite few over here, and I assume most of them check the pub (or the technical news), so I wouldn't be worried about somebody missing it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:49, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::I trust that this works. A few years ago I had trouble with a vandal who had been blocked. His modus perandi was to create a new account, make a dozen or so reasonable edits (not difficult to do - a typo here, a grammatical correction there) and then he started harrassing me. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:09, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I think this will have little effect on long-term abusers. If the current pattern is "create account, wait 4 days, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, and then start harassing", then the only think that changes is the order of the elements: "create account, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, wait 4 days, and then start harassing". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:40, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It still does prevent getting autoconfirmed while doing a series of block-worthy edits, with no preceding good or neutral ones. I assume some abusers don't move over to the new strategy. (And this also has no effect one those doing just one edit per account – if it helps against some abusers, then it is good.) The downside is that somebody who registered an account for reading and now does a few edits doesn't immediately become autoconfirmed. I don't think they expect that, so it is no big deal. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:29, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::At present there are very few LTAs that follow this pattern – and I'd say because most LTAs are not bright enough to have the capability of making good edits in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:38, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :Good change as well, I support this change. Vandalism is rife. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:21, 28 April 2026 (UTC) == Scriptbooks == We have various foreign-language phrasebooks covered at [[phrasebooks]]. However, there's only one article that isn't about language but about a writing system, and that is [[Learning Devanagari]], a "scriptbook". The very existence of such a "scriptbook" means there could be scriptbooks on Cyrillic or Perso-Arabic. However, the [[Cyrillic]] articles are deleted and salted for being "out of scope". So, should scriptbooks exist on Wikivoyage at all, or be migrated elsewhere (like Wikibooks or Wikiversity)? '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:13, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :As far as I know, travellers are more likely to talk to locals than reading scripts, especially as written languages can be translated with the translation services on your phone. Probably that's why we have so many phrasebooks and only one "scriptbook". Of course, there are obscure writing systems that translation services can't parse, and phrasebooks of respective languages are enough to cover such cases (since only one or few languages would use such obscure scripts). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :: There are downsides to pointing your smartphone at every sign you want to read. For Cyrillic, learning the letters isn't too hard, so anybody travelling to Russia (or Ukraine) should try. On the other hand, the alphabets could easily be explained in the phrasebooks, with remarks on pronunciation in context, so I don't think a scriptbook is warranted – but neither do I think it should be salted. :: Devanagari is more complex, and the ligature are not very intuitive for most English speakers. I think that included the content of that article into half a dozen individual phrasebooks wouldn't be a good alternative. How to handle the writing system is a judgement call and I wouldn't rule out other scriptbooks, although I cannot remind me any writing system for which I would recommend that solution. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:43, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :I agree that while phrasebooks are useful for travelers, scriptbooks might be valuable, particularly for complex writing systems. They could be a good resource, especially for those not easily translated by phone apps. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:20, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Error on my own page == Got this message on an edit I tried to make on MY OWN userpage: ''Unfortunately, this action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed.'' ''If you believe your action was constructive, please leave a message on the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. In your message, state what you were trying to do and the title of the page you were trying to edit.'' ''A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: <u>Unregistered or New user blanking someone else's user or user talk page</u>'' Here is my abuse log for confirmation<br>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29 https://fr.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29] What? It's my page! Wdym? [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 12:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|SHB2000}} created an anti-spam filter (#66) that seems to be catching you. Maybe they can help. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:06, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::Okay. Thanks. [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:07, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::66 is flag-only (mainly so it can get picked up by [[m:SWViewer|SWViewer]]), seems to be 35 that's catching your edits – the main issue here seems to be that your account isn't autoconfirmed. I've given you confirmed perms since your other account is already autoconfirmed which should hopefully stop the filter from disallowing your edits. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:14, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:18, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It was filter 35 that was the culprit. It seems the error was my fault: I used a construction that didn't work as expected. I am sorry. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 16:48, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It is all good! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 02:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == FTT icon no longer displaying == Does anyone else see this same issue of no FTT icon appearing? Take a look at the pagebanner on [[common scams]] or [[Hamad International Airport]] for what I mean. The links work, but the icon doesn't. (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //02:00, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :I do not see an icon. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :There is no icon for me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::The link to the image seems to have been broken somehow. The file still exists ([[c:File:Writing Circle.svg]]) (I also uploaded a [[c:File:Writing Circle white.svg|white version]] for use in {{tl|Banner}} which for consistency might be better?). The fix here should be to update the link in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] on line 128. I don't have those permissions (interface admin) any more. Instead, @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree]], [[User:Andyrom75|Andy]], [[User:Atsirlin|Atsirlin]] and [[User:Jdlrobson|JDL]] should be able to make the necessary edit. <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 19:39, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::hopefully fixed, we'll see when MW/ResourceLoader reloads the caches.. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:14, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I see the FTT icon in the upper right of the banner for [[Common scams]], so apparently that fixed it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:17, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yep that did the fix – cheers, Wauteurz and Andree. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:34, 1 May 2026 (UTC) == My Culture is not a Costume video == If you are reading this, I suggest you to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5cARFJw8 Summary: Cultural appropriation should never be a thing across America, including all of these holidays, and in daily life. The Halloween costumes that co-opt their cultures, are described as insensitive, dehumanizing, and unrepresentative of the culture, asked by six women. These women had a distaste of what their culture is used as Halloween costumes, and the reasons they presented, as erasing their culture, stereotypical, and a ignorance of the rich history of ethnic minorities. The most important of all, is that traditional attire, is considered to be sacred in different cultures, outside Western countries and nations. Reminder: Please see the [[Halloween]] article, and the [[respect]] too. This quotation would be: {{q|Another consideration is that some costumes may grossly misrepresent diverse cultures or cause offence and upset to others. There has also been considerable debate about cultural appropriation. Purported 'Arab', 'Mexican', 'Indian', 'Geisha', or 'Asylum Patient' costume choices have all come under scrutiny. Costumes that mimic police or military style clothing (including those of historical regimes), may also cause offence or be mistaken for genuine.|Buy: Costumes}} Thank you for reading this. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26450-12|&#126;2026-26450-12]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26450-12|talk]]) 19:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide. We are not going to tell people what costumes to wear on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:31, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think there's a bit of "know your audience" here. Around the time this old YouTube video was created, the Twitterverse blew up over a white American teen wearing a Chinese dress to a formal party. However, Chinese people in China thought it was acceptable.[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/world/asia/chinese-prom-dress.html][https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2144595/go-ahead-appropriate-my-culture] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:58, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::I wear batik shirts all summer, and if anyone wanted to object to it (no-one has), I'd insist that they have a conversation with me in Malay. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:29, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :This has to be a troll post. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 09:34, 2 May 2026 (UTC) ::If you're doing it respectfully and acknowledge its origins, I don't see what's wrong with someone else's ethnic costume. When Katy Perry wore a kimono in one of her music videos, some Japanese-Americans were outraged, but people actually from Japan were perplexed as to why it was even controversial at all. And I've worn a traditional Indian shirt to a Deepavali party, and nobody found it offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 07:26, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Key to wearing costumes of other cultures is doing it respectfully, although the risk of committing faux pas is still there. Wearing them for Halloween is probably more controversial than wearing them in proper context, such as the Deepavali. Having Finns dressed as Sámi (unknowingly combining details in conflicting ways) performing "genuine" Sámi rituals for tourists is indeed seen as cultural appropriation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:55, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Spirit Airlines gone bust == It seems [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-shutdown-what-to-know-rcna343222 Spirit has gone bust] last night. Currently about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?limit=500&fulltext=1&search=Spirit+Airlines&title=Special:Search&profile=default&ns0=1 320ish mentions] of the airline, so will be a massive undertaking to fix this, but any help would be appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:59, 3 May 2026 (UTC) :Some articles of [[India]] still mention Jet Airlines and GoAir, both of which have gone bust long ago. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:47, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::Would be a worthwhile project to remove mentions of those too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:28, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :I suppose we'll have to search for all mentions of Spirit Airlines in other articles. Or maybe hold off to see who buys their assets. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:01, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::They've already had two rounds of bankruptcy. I don't think that a revival is at all likely. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:31, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Was more thinking a merger than a revival, that another airline would buy some of the planes and take over at least a portion of their routes. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I expect all the remaining assets (everything from whole airplanes to office chairs to lease contracts on airport gates) to get sold off as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. I don't expect other airlines to really "take over their routes", but instead for some of them to increase the number of flights on routes that they were already serving, and a few to add a few new routes. Adding a new route can't be done overnight, so any airline that announces a new destination in the coming weeks has already been planning this for a while. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Do you guys [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ want to buy it]? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:48, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::Shouldn't have vibecoded those servers... [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 12:58, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::Reminds me of [[:w:Global Airlines|Global Airlines]]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::It looks like they're up to US $88 million in "unverified" pledges. That's 17% of the bailout that Spirit had been seeking a week ago, and that various news sources said might keep the airline operational for as little as six months. So... enough to keep the airline going this month, assuming that all the pledges are real (and they never are, though in some fundraising areas, you might get as high as 90%)? ::And then it dies again, of course. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:21, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::To keep it running, they need a sound business model and good management. They claim that the bankruptsy was due to the evilness of Wall Street (or so I interpret their message). They could be right, but it seems that running an airline company isn't easy these days, be it a legacy or budget one. If the business model really did work, then it is up to having the money and good management, and to not get vulnerable to Wall Street evilness (better not take loans from them). It would be really nice to hear them succeed, but I won't bet my mite on that. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I've read that they haven't been profitable since the pandemic in 2020. That suggests that they don't have a sound business model. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I mean LCCs around the world outside of Europe have been struggling since the pandemic, but Spirit was on a whole different level. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:25, 5 May 2026 (UTC) : What can we do by way of practical advice for travellers? There have been a fair number of stories about stranded passengers, stuck paying for a different flight, often at a higher price because one-way is usually more expensive than half of a return ticket & immediate flights more expensive than booking ahead. [https://people.com/spirit-airlines-passengers-recall-being-stranded-at-airports-after-airline-s-closure-11965179 Spirit passengers stranded], [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/travel/thomas-cook-airline-collapse.html Thomas Cook] a few years ago involving 600,000 victims by some estimates, [https://www.islands.com/1996300/airlines-bankrupt-never-recovered/ 10 Airlines That Went Bankrupt And Never Recovered], ... : There are sites with advice about this, [https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/service-cessations-bankruptcy US DOT], [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds PBS], [https://www.iata.org/contentassets/2e46aace261040b9a47fb7b9da18efc9/airline-bankruptcy-position-paper.pdf IATA] & several travel guides. It seem to boil down to seeking a refund from your credit card company & looking for "rescue fares" where other airlines offer a discount. : Are there good ways to reduce this risk? Always pay with a credit card? Does [[travel insurance]] cover this? Should you fly only on major airlines? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::I think Finland (the EU?) offers some protection if you book in the right way, after many passengers got stranded some years ago (COVID-19? 2008?). I think companies in the travel business are required to put money in a fund that covers their liabilities, so at least passengers should get their money back (I could be awfully wrong about the details). If you book through a travel bureau, then they take the responsibility (they probably have insurance). Then, of course, you shouldn't book via a "convenience flag" company. I believe that suitable travel insurance also covers this, but read the fine print. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/planning/what-to-do-if-tour-company-airline-goes-bankrupt.htm indicates that travel insurance with what seems to be called "insolvency cover" (not very common) can help. US credit card issuers must refund the price of cancelled flights, but that doesn't seem to be true elsewhere. :::I don't think that "only fly on major airlines" is reasonable. Airline bankruptcies are pretty uncommon in wealthier worlds. However, "don't fly on one that's already in bankruptcy proceedings" might be a reasonable rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the UK, and I think most of Europe, you have better consumer protection if you book a "package" of flight and hotel for a single price from a travel agent (which can be a part of the airline). If the airline goes bust when you are away, the travel agent has to arrange to get you home (without further charge), and the scheme is backed with a bond held by the CAA. See [[:W:Air Travel Organisers' Licensing]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes. EU regulations require that businesses that sell packages place a deposit that should cover expenses for bankrupt partners (they estimate the costs themselves, so a bankrupt business may not be able to cover everything). In addition to returning money paid to them for unavailable services, they have to arrange and pay your journey back, if the return was part of the package. This applies only if you bought a package. If you reserve flight and accommodation through them separately, or book things yourself with their assistance (so that you get agreements with the individual businesses), then their liabilities are very limited – but they should clearly inform you that this isn't a package deal. :::::If you bought tickets yourself, you have to either ask the company itself (which may have priority liabilities worth more than its assets) or your credit company, which only need to pay back what you paid, no additional expenses. You choose which of them to ask for compensation. :::::(I did not read the directive, but a bunch of official advice.) :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:03, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :btw a bit late, but kudos to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] and [[User:Anyone150|Anyone150]] for doing the bulk of the removals. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is there an unannounced Montenegro editing event? == In the last couple of days, we've seen a number of new articles about attractions in Montenegro, few if any of them destinations by Wikivoyage definitions laid out on the [[WV:What is an article]] page, and all of them in a custom, non-Wikivoyage structure with personal comments. Are these all by one person who's using multiple accounts, or is this some kind of unannounced event? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Please respond, @[[User:Andjela555|Andjela555]], @[[User:Zinuo67|Zinuo67]], @[[User:~2026-25860-58|~2026-25860-58]], @[[User:~2026-27229-97|~2026-27229-97]], @[[User:~2026-27107-15|~2026-27107-15]], @[[User:Stasya Kostova|Stasya Kostova]], @[[User:~2026-26916-20|~2026-26916-20]]. You are well-intentioned, and most of the titles you are adding articles for deserve to be listed on this site, in the article for the nearest town, but because you do not know about [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]] and have no idea what Wikivoyage style (for example, [[Wikivoyage:Article templates]], [[Wikivoyage:Pronouns]] and [[Wikivoyage:Goals]]) is, you are creating a mess, and if there is a planning or discussion page somewhere, one of us can post some basic Wikivoyage style and policy information to it to try to stop the mess from spreading. Please tell us who organized this editing event and who instructed you about what to add to Wikivoyage and how. It's important for us to know. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:21, 5 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} Interestingly, from a CU check, it seems: ::* {{checkuser|Zinuo67}} ::* {{checkuser|Veda-Meda2015}} ::* {{checkuser|Ece Mira 67777}} ::* {{checkuser|Stasya Kostova}} ::* {{checkuser|Miona Colanovic}} ::are all a 100% match (no account blocks have been made, however). At least technically, there is no indication of this coming from a shared address either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:23, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::Weird. Thanks for checking. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::: {{u|Stasya Kostova}} created [[Skočidjevojka Bay]] which needs to be cleaned up (couldn't find the correct template to tag for cleanup). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::There is no such template because we don't have enough editors to say "you do it!" But if I lack time or need help, I usually post a notice on an article's talk page, where to be fair it's often ignored, and I may forget about it for some time, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:46, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In the case of [[Skočidjevojka Bay]], it should probably just be tagged with {{tl|stub}}. The template automatically populates it into a category if it's still like that after 7 days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I have tagged it to merge into [[Petrovac]], as I don't think there is enough there for an article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:24, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ==Policy for the phrase "adult entertainment"== An earlier version of the [[Southern California]] article used the phrase "adult entertainment" (see [[Talk:Southern California]] for discussion). As "adult entertainment" is a euphemism for pornography (but not always understood as such by non-native readers), we should have a policy which complies with [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] and [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first]]. I made a draft in [[Wikivoyage:Words to avoid]]. Please contribute with your opinions. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :I don't think policy/guideline pages are places for drafts. If you had meant your new text to be a draft, you should have put it in the talk page for the policy/guideline page. It seemed non-controversial to me, and as I mentioned elsewhere, I support it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:53, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with Ikan here. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:01, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::I also agree with Ikan on this one. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 21:27, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I am happy with the addition. To me "Adult movies" could be those which have been given an "18 certificate", and violence could be the main reason for the rating. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:12, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm all for avoiding any promotion of sex tourism, but I'm not sure a knee-jerk reaction to automatically make a phrase verboten is at all useful. I often travel with my family and I would like to know where the shady hotels are so I can avoid them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Just for transparency, this is what Yvwv added: ::::::{{blockquote|adult entertainment: Can be understood as a euphemism for pornography, striptease, sex toy stores, and other sexually themed attractions. If such attractions comply with the [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] they can be described without euphemism; a strip club can be called a strip club. Use expressions with "adults" in an unambigous way.}} :::::://<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:34, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::'''Oppose''' the addition of "adult entertainment" to the words to avoid list. IMHO, we need to cut that list down to just those that are genuinely useful to avoid. Well over half have perfectly legitimate uses on a travel wiki. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:46, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::: To sort out misunderstanding, see [[Wikivoyage talk:Words to avoid]] for discussion. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 08:14, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I think that the confusing situations should be mentioned. Here's one short way to do that: :::::::* Use expressions with "adults" in an unambiguous way (e.g., "Adults only (age 18+)"). :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 7 May 2026 (UTC) == Main Page revamps, part 2 == As mentioned about a month and a bit ago, I'm in the midst of trying to modernise the look of this site. The second stage of those revamps is now at [[User:SHB2000/revamped main]], which revamps the sister projects section. The style replicates the redesign agreed upon with part 1 of the revamps when we got rid of the blue box. Any thoughts and feedback welcome. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC) :It looks virtually identical to me, so I think it's certainly fine. The sister projects footer is the only real difference and is a little more clean and clear, so I {{support}}. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:40, 10 May 2026 (UTC) : {{support}} Looks fine to me. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:13, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :'''Wikifunctions''' is listed twice with somewhat different descriptions. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 15:16, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::Done, good catch. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC) : I notice that the links to other language versions are down at the end. I wonder if the people who need them most will find them there. Should they be more prominent? Perhaps in the top box? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:38, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::Rather confusingly, we also don't display the language versions on mobile at all – is there any design-related reason behind this? (if not, then that will be part 3 of revamps) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :::On mobile Minerva I am seeing various issues. The image in the discover section should push the text below and there is lots of blank whitespace. The map at the top is floating away from every thing else. :::Since most of our readership is on mobile I think it is important to address these. Please be sure to test it on a real phone and ensure you are viewing the default Minerva skin. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::That seems to be an issue with the existing Main Page too. My reforms only change the Sister Projects section, which seems to work perfectly fine for me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:47, 13 May 2026 (UTC) LGTM, thanks for doing this. Possibly a nitpick, but could the bottom row of the sister projects box be made symmetrical? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 05:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :TT, this is not strictly possible without doing a lot to change the layout, since what will be symmetrical depends on your browser, monitor size, etc. On my computer, there are two rows of seven icons, which is balanced down the middle and looks quite clean. If I resize my browser window, it flows to four rows of four and one row of two, which is not symmetrical. I think the more meaningful discussion is about which projects to include. I personally would like to see [[:outreach:]] added, but I don't think it's critical. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::The main reason it wasn't included is because I'd literally forgotten :P. btw if you do see any missing projects, please do add them to [[User:SHB2000/WikivoyageSister]] since I won't be on my computer for the next few days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::Done, template now updated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == Wikidata, adding co-ordinates == [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Events/Coordinate_Me_2026 COORDI­NATE ME], a wikidata contest for adding geolocation data in 26 chosen countries. Since we use that data & may have data in listings that could be on WD, perhaps some people here could help. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 04:12, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :This contest is wrought with problems, like tracking inaccuracies and errors, unresponsive organizer and delayed prize awards. Take a look at the contest's talk page in previous years to see all the issues it had. I have [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grants_talk:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/General_Support_Fund/WMAT_Multi-Year-Plan_Grant_2025-2027&oldid=27559767 spoken against] funding this year's contest due to fiscal and logistical mismanagement. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:52, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :Out of ~300000 listings we have around 4000 are like that - that we have WD for them, but the WD doesn't have coords... Now the question is, if we want to blindly export that, or what..... :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:56, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have many cities that have listings but the listings (with or without Wikidata) don't have coords. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 22:12, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == Franks Gatukök Göteborg Central == There is a hamburger and hot dog stand called Franks Gatukök in central Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish), right in front of the Gothernburg Central Station. I can personally verify this - I visited it less than a month ago. It also shows up at Google Maps. However, it doesn't appear to have any sort of website. Googling for "Franks Gatukök" gives a link to the site https://www.franksgatukok.se/ which lists several locations in Sweden, none of which is anywhere near Gothenburg Central Station. Their Facebook page doesn't list it either. Does anyone know if there is some sort of website for this location? If there is none, can it be listed on the Gothenburg article anyway? [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 18:24, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :Sure it can be listed! Just don't include a website if there isn't any. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == A possible editorial action against WMF for laying off Union staff == You should be aware that [[meta:Talk:Community_Wishlist#May_20_update|there's currently a major upheaval]] over the alleged layoff of Community Tech staff by WMF. They're also [[en:Wikipedia:WP:Village_pump_(WMF)#Petition:_Editors_willing_to_join_in_collective_labor_action|discussing imitating a editorial strike in solidarity]] on Wikipedia because the staff that were laid off are members of the [[Meta:Wiki_Workers_United|Wiki Workers United]] union, which was formed just last week and in the process of organization. You might want to get to know them. So far, both have over 50 and 160 signatures, and both will be growing over the coming days. It's getting very significant, and it could impact this wiki, too. After that, if you agree to join in solidarity (and at the moment, pretty much a significant portion of Wikipedians are already in it), '''inform the WWU and [https://cwa-union.org/about/contact-us the CWA].''' Tell them ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis. After ''that''... beats me because of my lack of first-hand experience with labor unions and the like, but as [[:Wikipedia:Jeff the Land Shark|a certain little shark]] might say: {{tq|Murr. (Bite the hand that feeds. And I know where they hide the donuts.)}} [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Asretired|Asretired]]; @[[User:Doc James|Doc James]]; @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]; @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]; @[[User:Mx. Granger|Mx. Granger]]; @[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]]; @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]; @[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]; anyone else? [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here. But I think we should keep solidarity with a union separate from any grievances any of us might have about supposedly heavy-handed actions by the WMF involving the operation of wikis. My only grievance regarding the treatment of Wikivoyage that I can think of is that it can get lost in the shuffle. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here – for anyone reading, I'd absolutely urge you all to sign yourself in solidarity with WMF staff by adding your name at [[m:Wiki Workers United#Solidarity]] (I'd already done so before the ping). What happened yesterday absolutely reeked of corporatism and union-busting. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :I am not presently a member of the en.wp community and I would not seek to have anyone edit by proxy there for me or anything like that, but I want to register somewhere that I stand in solidarity with organized labor. There should probably be a [[phab:]] ticket to reform the entire Wikimedia Foundation into a worker-owned co-operative non-profit. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::I find this sort of discussion frustrating, because so few people seem to know what they're talking about. For example, Justin, forgive me for picking on you, but the WMF can't be reformed into "a worker-owned co-operative non-profit", because public charities in the US can't technically be "owned" by anyone. I suggest that anyone who wants to support labor rights would do well to learn more about the subject, and then talk to their own elected politicians about making it ''structurally'' feasible to have a labor union that crosses national borders – not merely a federation of locals that coordinate with each other (which is what "international" labor unions are), but an actual single organization, operating under the same rules, so you don't get the lone employee in this country having a "union" of me, myself, and I or the near-impossibility of writing a contract that is the same for everyone. It's bad enough that US states have different rules (e.g., layoffs above a certain size in California require 60 calendar days' [fully paid] advance notice); it's almost impossible to reconcile different national laws. ::Then you have the problem of people having different cultural conceptions of what a union is supposed to do for you. Is the labor union supposed to get you higher pay, or fairer conditions [which can mean lower pay and worse working conditions for previously privileged staff], or prevent staff from being fired, or organize social events, or help you get your next job, or something else? I know one municipal labor union whose negotiations are done by senior employees that "accidentally" preferred themselves for vacation scheduling, higher pay, and never having to work holidays and weekends for years. I know a couple of people at another organization who are pushing for a union; they seem to mostly be afraid that they will get fired someday but not understand why they were fired (I'm objectively doing well at the parts of my job that I think are important; why should my manager's opinion, or that fact that all my teammates keep quitting to get away from me, be relevant?). ::Apologies for the long post, but: please, don't assume that whatever your local laws or views of unions are would be relevant to any situation that extends outside of your home area. It's really enormously complicated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::It's not picking on me, but you are wrong factually: you can have a [https://www.theselc.org/workplace_democracy_in_nonprofit_organizations worker self-directed non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States]. I am generally opposed to any hierarchy that models the way that capitalist businesses can unilaterally hire and fire. Maybe these workers still needed to be fired for some reason, but that should be decided by a democratic process. What <em>that</em> looks like will be different from organization to organization (e.g. a grievances board, administrative leave while under review, managers who are elected on a periodic basis and given the power to hire and fire by the working class, etc.), but when it comes to someone's basic livelihood and the fact that most of us live under wage slavery, then I don't want anyone getting fired without a democratic process behind it or at the very least some kind of extraordinary emergency reason. Additionally, for what it's worth, California (where the WMF are based) has laws specifically designed to help incorporate for-profit businesses as a co-op, so I would imagine that if someone wanted to create a worker self-directed non-profit, that would probably be the easiest place in the United States to do it. Lastly, I don't know why you seem to assume that I don't live in California. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 21:39, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::::"Self-directed" and "owned" are different things. ::::I make no assumptions about where you are; I give the California example because it's one that I know exists in my state and that I know does not exist everywhere. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :::::By "worker-owned co-op", I am distinguishing it from a member co-op like a grocery co-op or a credit union or a co-op apartment complex. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :On the question of what Wikivoyage needs: :The OP is already blocked on two wikis for trolling and disruptive editing. Their contributions here this year are to import drama that is not directly related to us. This has happened a few times before with other editors (e.g., complaints about software changes). :The Simple English Wikipedia has [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocks_and_bans#Reciprocal a rule called "1STRIKE"] that applies to people who have already been blocked elsewhere (almost always the English Wikipedia), and then bring their bad behavior to Simple. Maybe we should consider adopting a similar rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::They haven't done anything blockable or even against any guidelines here, and to be clear, you're suggesting we should indefinitely block them for informing us about layoffs and anti-union actions? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm suggesting that when someone says "Tell [an external organization] ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis", that this is more like "drama-mongering" than "informing". :::For example, the WMF deployed the current MediaWiki desktop skin several years ago, and some people are still mad about this "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis". The Russian Wikipedia is still running a pop-up message saying that this was deployed without their consent. Do you think that's relevant to either layoffs or unionizing? I don't. Some of the "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" even involved the team that's being dissolved. There are probably still people at the German-language Wikipedia who think that Comm Tech was wrong to decline their urgent wish for the wrong piece of software to be re-installed, when the actual problem was created by their own local interface admins. There are definitely some who are still mad that the WMF stopped two of their admins from wheel-warring over the site config years ago. But none of these "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" have anything to do with unionizing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::If you noticed, I addressed that above without saying they should be summarily blocked, and no-one has taken them up on that here, at any rate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::2601AC47 was globally locked. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-31136-19|&#126;2026-31136-19]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-31136-19|talk]]) 22:53, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Why? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:02, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Requests_for_help_from_a_sysop_or_bureaucrat#c-Tamzin-20260523115300-Trolling/vandalism_at_highly_sensitive_WMF-related_discussion This was the conversation/request]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Yeah, I see. They really trolled in that thread. Too bad; I'm indebted to them for informing me about these happenings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::We already have [[WV:ONESTRIKE]], by the way, but I really don't think bringing up the attention of the WMF's recent union busting actions is anywhere near disruptive to warrant an indefinitely. If it wasn't them, it almost certainly would've been brought up by someone else in the pub. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I signed it in the signatures. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 00:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan == <div class="border-box" style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #f8eaba); max-width: 875px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; color: var(--clr-dark)"> <div class="box" style="float:left; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">[[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|75px|alt=The logo for the Wikimedia Café]]</div> Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. Participants may attend either or both sessions. #'''Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780153200 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to the Americas, Africa, and Europe #'''Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 05:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780203600 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to Asia and the Pacific Café participants are highly encouraged to read in advance [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Sohom_Datta/annual_plan_guide at least this summary of the plan]. Optionally, Café participants are encouraged to read portions of the plan that interest them and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 ask questions or provide feedback on the Annual Plan talk page]. Please see the Café page for more information, including [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#May_2026_meetings_with_a_focus_on_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 tables of timestamp conversions for both sessions], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#Agenda._This_will_be_an_approximately_1_hour_Caf%C3%A9_session,_and_is_extendible_for_an_additional_30_minutes_if_needed. the agenda], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#How_to_attend_the_session how to register]! <br /> [[File:Buntstifte Eberhard Faber crop 64h.jpg|860px|alt=cropped image of colored pencils]]</div> <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 19:48, 21 May 2026 (UTC) == Faroe Islands update == Alright, I'm flying to [[Tórshavn]] next week. Anything on [[Faroe Islands]] that need a listing update, a picture or boots-on-the-ground verification? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :Wow, what an opportunity. Our sister site has some [[:w:en:Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in the Faroe Islands|requested photographs]] if you are available to take any. (Note that I'm not a member of the community there and I'm not soliciting editing by proxy.) ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 15:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Heh, I think it wouldn't be controversial to request to take a picture of a village or power plant. I've bookmarked several places and at least two locations are along the way to/from the airport so I have at least two chances to take pictures. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :I notice that [[Faroe Islands#Towns and villages]] says "the roofs are often turf-covered", next to a picture showing no turf-covered roofs. Perhaps you could easily determine whether "often" is still the right word? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:02, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Roofs are about 70-80% turf-covered when I see them in villages, but this number drops in bigger towns and only a few houses in the capital have turf roofs. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Query regarding Kartographer extension == I am an editor at the Malayalam Wikivoyage project, which is currently hosted in [https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wy/ml/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8_%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BE Incubator]. We recently encountered an issue where map markers were not appearing on maps. We raised a ticket in [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T395208 Phabricator], and came to know that the Kartographer extension is being removed. Does anyone here know of any alternative extension or approach that can be used to show markers on maps for denoting places? [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 17:19, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :As far as I'm aware, Kartographer is not being removed as such, just not being added to any non-Wikivoyage WMF wikis. There is a [[phab:project/view/1692/|project board for Kartographer]] on [[phab:]] and you can [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer|generally learn more about]] the extension on [[mw:]]. I imagine that if Kartographer were to be removed, there would be a replacement deployed before that. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} can you confirm that I'm correct (or if not, correct me)? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:12, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{Ping|Koavf}} Thanks for sharing the links. I have already raised a ticket in Phabricator and it was based on that, I came to know that it will not be enabled on any new Wikivoyages and that it will be removed from other Wikivoyages too. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} For your confirmation/comments on above reply please. [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 15:59, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]]: Indeed, as I said there, " the mode should also have been removed from Wikivoyages". The problem is not with Kartographer but with the 'temporary' hack to allow Wikivoyages to cross-load content from WMCS, which was promised to be removed. :::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]: Do you know when the Wikivoyage community will finally do this work? [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 12:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't have any special insight into that, unfortunately. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think [[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], [[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]], and [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] know more about maps than most of us. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure what is expected to be done by us, though? Is kartographer as a whole deprecated, or just some feature of it? Groups? I am completely out of loop here... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::: I have no idea either. The only thing I did that is related to Kartographer is reporting a bug with missing pins on a map whenever some pins fall across both sides of the international date line. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]]: Yes, Groups, according to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Kartographer#Groups_for_Wikivoyage — but it doesn't explain what's the limitation specifically (in general, having groups seems fine?). [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 17:09, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ::::If you don't mind me asking, where was it promised to be removed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::: I have no information regarding any removal of Kartographer features. However, I understand that the Wikivoyage feature is not available in the Incubator because it would function not only for Wikivoyage but also for all other non-Wikivoyage sub-wikis. Furthermore, no one from the German-speaking community is involved in making changes to Kartographer. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 06:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC) == [[Template:Other uses]] == Looking at [[Template:Other uses]], I see that it is supposed to generate an italicized hatnote such as the following: :''For other places with the same name, see [[Cleveland (disambiguation)]].'' But where I see {{tl|Other uses}} used on pages such as [[Burbank]] and [[Columbus]], the hatnote is ''not'' italicized: :For other places with the same name, see [[Burbank (disambiguation)]]. :For other places with the same name, see [[Columbus (disambiguation)]]. I checked the template {{tl|Other uses}} itself and I couldn't figure out why the italics are not showing up. Anybody have a suggestion? -- [[User:Metropolitan90|Metropolitan90]] ([[User talk:Metropolitan90|talk]]) 21:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :I [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3AOther_uses&diff=5282293&oldid=5282292 removed the CSS classes] and it now renders italicized on pages. The weird thing is that these classes are not part of [[MediaWiki:Common.css]], so ''maybe'' adding non-defined classes results in unstyled text. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == A Pee section on articles == Hey everyone, I suggest adding a “pee” or “poop” section to articles (district, city, region, country), or having articles like “peeing in the (country)” or “peeing in (city)” would be great. Thanks…[[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 12:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think you're looking for a subsection under the "Respect" section where we are supposed to discuss the regulations regarding defecation and urination. Or public bathrooms under the "Cope" section. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think that a title like [[Toilets in the United Arab Emirate]] would be more appropriate and expected. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Like if we have “sleep”, “eat” and “see” instead of “accommodation”, “F&B choices” and “attractions”, I think we need a “pee”, “poop”, “urinate”, “defecate”, “excrete”, “eliminate waste”, “dump”, “crap”, “drop a deuce”, “piss”, “whiz”, “micturate”, “/ʃɪt/” section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::: no we don't, not with this type of vocabulary which is very unbecoming for a travel guide. You are welcome to create a WikiPee website, invite whomever you want to join, and write whatever suits your fancy. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Even if we thought that a "Pee" section was a good label, it's unlikely to be the one that readers are looking for. That's what I meant when I said that "Toilets" might be more "expected". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think we need such a separate section on it, as [[WV:STICK]] already suggests putting toilets under "Cope". Even if we ever find a need for such a section, I would suggest "Toilet" as a verb. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Okay, but maybe the region doesn’t have any toilets, or the locals pee in a hole, on the floor, or in a valley. Also, I think there are peeing customs or peeing places in the city or country. Is the water quality good? What does it feel like to pee (peeing experience)? That’s why we need a pee section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes, as was pointed out Cope is the place for information about toilets and it's indeed useful information for voyagers - especially in destinations where toilets are hard to find for one reason or another. Plainly writing out "Pee", "Shit" or the like as a heading would be rude, though. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::If we include “pee” in “cope,” the “cope” section will have a lot of information that doesn’t have enough variety. ::::::That’s all— [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 08:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) == Vote now in the 2026 U4C election == <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. More information–including an eligibility check, voting process information, candidate information, and a link to the vote–are available on Meta at the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee/Election/2026|2026 Election information page]]. The vote closes on 2 June 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780358400 00:00 UTC]. Please vote if your account is eligible. Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 17:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> :btw I'm gonna shamelessly self-promote [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2026]] if any of you are interested – tried to be comprehensive, use it at your will. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::I looked over your list. I'm concerned about the candidate who has an active U4C case, of course, but also about the number of candidates who didn't answer the questions. That suggests that they would struggle to do the work. ::You might look at [[m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/Campaigning rules]]. What the English Wikipedia calls "canvassing" is allowed. Meta-Wiki has never prohibited it, and in some processes, such as the Community Wishlist, actively encourages it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::It depends, I suppose. Meta doesn't prohibit canvassing, but the overwhelming opinion was that Uncle's canvassing in his NVM application was disruptive enough that it demonstrated a severe lack of understanding for what the role actually was (since NVMs are appointed, not voted in, so consensus isn't really something for the U4C to take into consideration). A massive shame, honestly, because he was one of the more qualified candidates that I had in [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025]], one that could've actually had a chance for the SSA seat this year if it weren't for that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC) :::: Having met {{u|Borschts}} in-person during last year's Wikimania, I am comfortable supporting his candidacy. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 00:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == New itinerary == The Ganges is one of the most important rivers of Asia, yet there's no itinerary on it, unlike the [[Yellow River]], [[Yangtze]] or the [[Nile]]. So, I have developed one on the Ganges under [[along the Ganges River]], albeit with inspirations from those Chinese rivers. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == User rights nomination == Hey everyone, I know this is a bit late, but there is currently 1 admin nomination right now at [[Wikivoyage:User rights nominations#Koavf (sysop)]]. Your input and opinions are more than appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Simple version of Wikivoyage == Can we create a simple version of Wikivoyage, similar to Simple English Wikipedia? Would this be a good concept, if excecuted properly? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 06:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :While Simple English Wikivoyage sounds good on paper, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) currently does not allow creation of Simple English projects other than Wikipedia and Wiktionary. Maybe we could host Simple English Wikivoyage under a separate namespace under English WV (similar to Wikijunior under Wikibooks), but the problem is that the English WV community is already small. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:26, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::I've always thought it's possible to potentially execute a multilingual Wikivoyage, but I suppose the need for that with modern translation software now present, is almost zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:18, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::The problem with translation software on Wikivoyage is that there's not always one-to-one translations of idiomatic expressions we tend to use in articles (as opposed to Wikipedia). For instance, there's no direct Bengali translation of "smorgasbord" used in [[India]], leading me to reword its Bengali version for a similar expression (like a "forest of languages" instead of a "smorgasbord of languages"). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:24, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::You should still be able to usually read between the lines, though. At least this is what I often end up doing when translating content from de or itwikivoyage. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] What about the simple version of Wikibooks, Wikiquotes, and Wikiversity? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::None of those would be approved today and [[:q:simple:]] and [[:q:b:]] were closed a long time ago (there was never a simple.wv). Wikibooks has a kind of proxy for simple books at [[:b:Wikibooks:Wikijunior]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 08:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::Simple English Wikibooks and Wikiquote were closed long time ago, and there has never been Simple English Wikiversity or Wikivoyage. However, you still have Wikijunior for child-oriented books, regular English Wikiquotes for simple English quotes (if there's any), and I guess there's a Wikijunior-like mechanism on regular English Wikiversity. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::Wikijunior is perhaps the only bit of Wikibooks (other than the Cookbook) that's functionally usable icl... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:54, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|SHB2000}} Do you want to take a look at that above comment? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Sorry yeah my comment was intended as a reply to yours, not Sbb's. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:32, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :In addition to the fact that the WMF would not allow projects like simple.wp today, the language in Wikivoyage should be very accessible and the concepts are generally pretty easy to understand, so I don't see the need for this as much as for an encyclopedia that covers literally every topic and could plausibly use simplified articles. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:34, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Also, I no longer subscribe to the "Simple English" language ideology I once tried to. I rather focus on accessibility by making complex concepts easier. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::"Simple English" language ideology? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:13, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, and that includes limiting your vocabulary to 1500-something words (BE 1500 or VOA Special English), or even less (BE 850). However, I sometimes find it limiting (maybe Orwellian), although I don't use any overly complicated expressions, and my focus is towards simplifying concepts rather than using simple words. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:16, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::This is part of why I think wikis like tokwiki (an experimental language crafted on the basis of minimising the amount of words used) are absolutely useless (see [[m:User:SHB2000/tokwiki]] if you want a full explanation) – you limit expression in a needless way when there's a clear alternative available that's more practical. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::The processes that created a city or landscape are often convoluted, but their description need not be. Difficult-to-read text on WV more often reflects muddle and "wikipeditis" than inherent complexity. The solution is to re-write in a way that's clear, engaging and relevant to the traveller, not to invent a whole separate site or pidgin language. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:36, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : I'll give this idea a rather firm '''oppose'''. We do not have enough editors to readily support it. However, there is a valid concern about keeping the English here relatively simple. : Many of our readers will have English that is somewhat limited & quite a few editors are non-native speakers, though they all seem to have good to excellent English. Idioms are tricky in any language, so perhaps we should replace "take to his heels" with "run away" & so on. Cultural references are also tricky, whether Shakespeare or some blues tune; some of those need to be avoided or explained. Of course there is a trade-off here; we want a relaxed informal style & that implies idiomatic English with some cultural references. I'd say we are at least close to the correct balance already. : Expressions peculiar to one variety of English -- e.g. "lakh" in Subcontinent English -- should be explained if visitors are likely to encounter them, but generally avoided in our text. Expressions that vary across dialects -- does a car have a hood & trunk or bonnet & boot? -- involve judgement calls; in some contexts they are OK but in others they should be avoided or provided with a gloss. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :*'''Oppose''' - as per [[User:Pashley]] we do not have enough editors to support a "Simple" version. I checked a few statistics and found: :::{| class="wikitable" |- !Product !Articles !Editors |- |English Wikipedia |7,191,087 |278,463 |- |Simple WIkipedia |281,811 |3,759 |- |Wikivoyage |180,828 |985 |} :::*'''Note''' - An "editor" is classed as somebody who has made at least one edit in the last 30 days. ::This shows that in rough figures, for every Simple English editor, there are 80 English Wikipedia editors. If we were to translate this to Wikivoyage, we could expect between 10 and 15 editors on Simple English Wikivoyage which is not enough to sustain the project. Applying the same logic to number of articles, we might expect about 6000 articles - not enough to attract a reasonable readership. ::The quality of articles in Simple English Wikipedia is poor - far too few meet the criteria of using "Simple English". Simple English is moreover bedevilled by there being no agreement as to whether the target audience are younger readers or readers for whom English is a second language. Translating this to the proposed Simple English Wikivoyage to whom should we target questions regarding drugs, trans people, red light districts etc - younger readers or adult readers for who Eglish is a second language? ::[[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:59, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Wow, I never expected this discussion to get many responses from different people on this pub. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 20:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Some of you may be interested in reading [[m:Writing clearly#Writing for translation]]. The idea is to make your writing straightforward enough that it would be easy to translate. Machine translation, in particular, does best with shorter, simpler sentences. This doesn't mean that every sentence must be short and simple, but it is helpful if the most important parts are short and simple. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: Another guide is [[w:The_Complete_Plain_Words]], originally written for British civil servants but useful to anyone wanting to write more clearly. The original 1954 edition is out of copyright & available [https://plain-words.com/ free online]. There have been several revised editions; the latest (2014) is still in print & also available as an ebook. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:47, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think there is a need for a Simple Wikivoyage. We should try to avoid complicated terms unless they are necessary and explained, or it should be clear that cultural or humorous sentences can be skipped over. :::I have occasionally read Simple Wikipedia when looking for a short introduction to complex subject - for example [[:w:Baseball]] is 173k, but [[:w:simple:Baseball]] is 16k. There may be some huge cities where we could have a condensed guide giving the main attractions for a 1-2 day visit - we have 131 huge cities and I expect less than half need a simple version, so 50 simple articles could work. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:50, 7 June 2026 (UTC) 8yj6uqu66g3e7j97y0f5w883ks6v9xc 5289419 5289416 2026-06-08T11:09:07Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Sign language phrasebooks */ swept to [[Talk:Phrasebooks]] 5289419 wikitext text/x-wiki <div style="text-align:left; background: var( --wv-optional-color, #f4f7fa); color: var( --color-base ); border: 1px solid #abc; padding: .3em; margin-bottom: 1.5em"> <div style="text-align:center; font-size:300%; line-height: 1; padding: 10px;">'''Welcome to the pub'''</div> {{shortcut|[[WV:Pub]]|[[WV:TP]]}} [[File:QA_icon_clr.svg|right|frameless|150px|link=]] The travellers' pub is for general discussion on Wikivoyage, and the place to ask questions when you're confused, lost, afraid, tired, annoyed, thoughtful, or helpful. 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Here are some of our hopes for the event:   * To bring all our active Wikivoyage communities together—especially those speaking Spanish, English (yes, I know this is the right community), and French, since they’re connected to the host countries.   * To team up with local chapters like Wikimedia Mexico, Wikimedia Canada, and the affiliates in the United States.   * To improve existing articles and create new ones about Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   * To have a centralnotice to keep everyone in the loop. We’re thinking of holding the event from June 11 to August 20, so it’s a good idea to start getting things ready now. I know this has [[Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup|come up before]], and I’d really love for you to join us in coordinating the event and reaching out to affiliates and/or volunteers who might be interested. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 03:03, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :Like last time, I'm happy to judge/evaluate the articles submitted as part of this contest once again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:36, 25 March 2026 (UTC) ::I support this initiative. I would say that it should be open to all Wikivoyage languages since many dominant national football teams don't use English, French or Spanish (looking at you, Portugal, Brazil and Germany). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] Can you let us know when this is set up? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:54, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm happy to do so... and I'm happy to clean up articles regarding football as well. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:33, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]]: Any updates on this btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::I apologize for the delay. We've been busy with the educational program and the event taking place in Mérida. I'll be contacting the communities in the next few days and requesting CentralNotice to publicize the event. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:36, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == New feature: Travel Tracker (RfC) == IRL procrastination, a random shower thought for better user retention, and 100 or so Gemini prompts (i.e. AI/vibecoding): the results of that led me to create [[Wikivoyage:Travel Tracker]]. It's a personal tool that any logged in user can use to track which countries they've visited. No scripts that need to be installed, just go to [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] and check it out for yourself. Why? Part of what got me hooked into [https://www.jetpunk.com/ Jetpunk] was exactly their country tracker. Many people use online sites to track their travels nowadays. The idea is so that casual users – users that occasionally edit Wikivoyage but only ever so often, perhaps choose to use this travel tracker, then are immediately incentivised to update their travel maps after visiting somewhere new, hopefully also updating some actual articles in the process. The tool still has many teething issues, some that will take time to fix, but it's usable for the most part. Alongside Andree's [[Wikivoyage:Trip Planner|trip planner]], I hope this too can be added to the topbar. I'm also planning on perhaps creating a similar tool for US/Indian/Mexican/Brazilian states, depending on how things go. Any feedback/fixes appreciated and welcome. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:43, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :This works well for me at first glance! (I found one glitch, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" isn't shading for me.) It would be fun to have a way to note regions and cities as well, then I'd probably use it as a "Places I've visited"/"Articles I've worked on" section on my User Page. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:28, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::The glitch is unfortunately a long-standing property of kartographer - it here are too many regions, it may not display all of them. Also, sometimes the OSM data import breaks. E.g. Thailand shape is quite broken currently, too. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:07, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yeah for the first I've found usually just a hard cache solves that issue. OSM data import breaks yeah I have no idea how to fix that (similar issue with Singapore too). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Created [[:phab:T422902]] for the Thailand/Singapore issue – seems to be a pretty widespread problem across WMF projects so I def think it's worth this getting looked into by more technical people than us. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Also have given the tracker a little bit of a revamp in terms of style + few finishing touches (like a numerical counter). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:05, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :For some reason Q38 (Italy) was added twice for me, using purely the editor. Otherwise, nice work :-) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:05, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::Ah, I see the issue (Estonia mistakenly had the Wikidata item of Italy) – fixed! :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::It's a fun tool. To make it more interesting, you could also provide an option to break it down by region (state, province, etc.) for the top ten countries by population or area. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 03:23, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :I've added this tool to the topbar – should work in both vector 2010 and vector 2022, but not skins older than that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC) :Wow, that feature works, on Temporary Accounts too. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 12:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::Since temporary accounts only lasts for 90 days from initial creation, @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] you may want to create an account soon because your current temporary account will expire by the end of this month. As for the tool itself, I noticed that your shaded countries don't show up on my end. On the broader picture, I propose that we limit this tool to registered accounts. Otherwise we will potentially have tonnes of abandoned Temporary Account map pages that people can't access after 3 months. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:45, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::I'd go further and say that I don't think temporary accounts should be able to create userspace pages at all for the same reason you mention. Maybe I'll start a separate discussion for that sometime later. But yeah @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] in your case, would recommend doing that (and then perhaps moving your map to your userspace under a registered account). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::If they can't create a User: space page, then they'll have a harder time telling us some things that we want to know (ordinary user page content, like languages spoken), and they won't be able to create a sandbox for testing, which could lead to making more mistakes in the mainspace. ::::Also, at the moment, this is not a big problem. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges?userExpLevel=unregistered&hidebots=1&hidepageedits=1&hidecategorization=1&hideWikibase=1&hidelog=1&hidenewuserlog=1&namespace=2&limit=1000&days=30&urlversion=2 Almost none are being created], and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=prefix%3AUser%3A~202&title=Special:Search&ns0=1 only 14 exist in total]. ::::When we reach the point of having, say, 100 or 500 or some other large number of such pages, I think we could have a generous deletion policy for User: pages, but I don't think we need a wholesale ban. By "generous", I mean that if it's more than, say, a year old and just test edits (or actually problematic in some way), then any admin should feel free to delete it. I do not mean that an admin marks their calendar to search and delete all User: pages because it just annoys the admin's sense of tidiness that ''those'' contributors were allowed to create pages in the User: space. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Hmm that's true, you do have a point especially because "Draft:" isn't a namespace here. I'll try to think of how else we could solve that issue. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::That is okay to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 00:40, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::Still any particular reason why you haven't just created an account btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For me, I have a preference. I would rather edit as temporary user, other than creating the registered or named account. I do not plan to stick around as much in the future. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:32, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I didn't propose to restrict Temporary Accounts from creating any "User:" pages. I am only proposing restriction on TAs creating the "/visited" pages because they can't stick around past 90 days. From a technical standpoint, is there a way to display a message only to TAs that "hey, you can use this tool locally but if you want to truly save it or show it to friends, you need to register an account"? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:06, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :I went to see if I could embed this on my main User page. Could you add an easy way to suppress the checkboxes, maybe by a flag on the VisitedMap template? Not only would that make this map embeddable, it would make it harder for me to check boxes on other people's pages! [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 21:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]]: You should be able to now embed this on your userpage (just by transcluding <nowiki>{{User:Gerode/Visited}}</nowiki>). Suppressing the checkboxes I've got planned, probably using the abuse filter (since there are ''some'' cases where I think it's okay and I'd rather a warn system over a complete disallow). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) Is there a limit to how many countries the tracker can show? On [[User:Asamboi/Visited|my map]], a bunch of random countries (the UK, France, Spain, Philippines, Laos) are not showing up even though they're selected. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :Usually it's a cache issue – [[Special:Purge]] should do the trick (they appear for me on your map). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:39, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::I would recommend adding a "refresh" button which functions like it's a purge, with a line telling user to click on the refresh button if the map doesn't update or have countries missing. We can't expect new users to know a special page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:49, 15 April 2026 (UTC) I like this idea (have always thought about it). It also pairs well with [[User:OhanaUnited/Edits around the world challenge|the world editing challenge]]. But at first save Australia and New Zealand weren't shaded until I refresh the page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) : Echoing other comments, this is a nice little gadget, I tried it out the other day. An idea for how to develop it further would be an additional layer for countries the user would like to visit (maybe in green or red?). In addition to Singapore which was mentioned above, also the main part of Morocco does not want to show up. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:26, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::So far I've fixed Thailand and HK on OSM. Singapore should be easy to fix, and I'll have to look into what's causing the issue for [[Serbia]] and [[Morocco]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::SG now also fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::: Uganda is not shown. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 05:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It seems to show for me – you might need to clear your cache or give it a refresh. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:45, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::Serbia's mapping to Kosovo. Let's not start the next world war shall we? :) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:20, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I [https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181317764 tried] to fix it last night – ig a waiting game to see how long it'll take for this change to be mirrored here. :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::::[https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181357478#map=6/28.61/-9.16 And Morocco]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:32, 15 April 2026 (UTC) ::::{{re|OhanaUnited}} Both Serbia and Morocco now fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::mexico, belize, panama, costa rica, Brazil, Argentina, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal (and probably a few more I have missed are not working for me). Is there a limit to how many you can add? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]] I debugged this some more and I am seeing a call to https://maps.wikimedia.org/geoshape?getgeojson for every single country in the map. So for 195 countries, the browser tries to open 195 concurrent or sequential connections. ::::::This architecture doesn't scale with our traffic and is currently triggering 429 requests which is likely why many of the countries are not showing for people. This also increases the risk that this feature could interfere with tools and other features on that site that may in future get rate limited. ::::::Can we look to get this fixed sometime next week, given this risk here? I suggest we use a single request with a pipe-separated or comma-separated list of Q-ids if that's possible or at minimum batch the queries with setTimeout and caching using mw.storage for subsequent requests. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::If it's possible to fix this, that would be appreciated (I'm not entirely sure how to make it such – I'm also a bit preoccupied this week and life irl has been quite hazy, but I'll give it a shot). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I've tried batching [[Module:VisitedMap]] – does that perhaps solve some of the issues? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Yes! That seems to have done the trick! Thank you for the speedy fix! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 04:20, 20 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Awesome! Glad to know that works. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::Do you know the reason why the link to the travel map doesn't appear on Traveller's pub page? It shows up on all other pages (Wikivoyage namespace, mainspace, user page space, etc.) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:02, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::I can see it in the 'usual spot' (under the user icon), but only when you scroll all the way up. When the icons transform into the 'top bar', the submenu doesn't contain the entry. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:30, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::This is on vector 2022 I take it? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :New bug I've noticed, once again with the Kartographer extension: for some reason, Germany and the Netherlands don't show up for anyone, but it works perfectly fine using {{tl|mapshape}}. I took a cursory look and there was nothing I could really pinpoint that was causing this issue, so maybe a phabricator task is needed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC) ::Interesting, the issue seems to have fixed itself overnight. Kartographer is weird man... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == New Nigeria Expedition? == There seems to be an influx of new Nigeria articles. Is this related to any known event, or another event in violation of the [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers|event organizer]] policy? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:52, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :It looks like 21 new articles were posted. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Bigcee007|User:Bigcee007]], @[[User:Viva33|User:Viva33]], @[[User:Ngozi scholar Okafor|Ngozi scholar Okafor]], @[[User:Celetex|User:Celetex]], @[[User:Senator Choko|User:Senator Choko]], @[[User:OGA Goody|User:OGA Goody]], @[[User:Adakaibe|User:Adakaibe]] (and please read [[WV:Naming conventions#Disambiguation]], which is not done in the same style on this site as on Wikipedia), @[[User:Akwugo|User:Akwugo]], @[[User:Chikwas|User:Chikwas]], @[[User:IfyClassique|User:IfyClassique]], @[[User:Bigkotech|User:Bigkotech]], @[[User:Nneka Ibeanu|User:Nneka Ibeanu]], @[[User:Ennydavids|User:Ennydavids]]: Can you all tell us what is going on and link the organizing page for us? Who trained you in how to edit on Wikivoyage? Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:39, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :::...and {{ping|Goodymeraj}} who posted a block appeal on behalf of someone else on my talk page. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:42, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Good morning sir. I posted the appeal. We are currently on a project of visibilizing some Nigerian communities on Wikivoyage. The users you mentioned and tagged above are part of the exercise. Bigcee007 is one of them. That's why I'm appealing on his behalf. Thank you so much [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:52, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]], please answer the questions we've asked you. Also, importantly, have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:54, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered. And yes, I read the Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:58, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::And when did you inform us about this event prior to it happening and solicit our advice and collaboration? Read and answer the questions in this thread. I see no reason to repost them. They are in the first and third posts in this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:53, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::{{re|Goodymeraj}}...so it was you behind this expedition? What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:33, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::We have to decide what to do about this; by all appearances, it's exactly what the event organizers policy is supposed to prevent, and everyone involved is so far evading all our questions. Should we be asking right now whether all of the edits should be reverted and all the participants should be blocked, or is the more salient question whether the organizer should be banned? Our policy is either in force or it's a dead letter, so it's important for us to figure out the best course of action and take it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::: Can everyone please calm down a bit? I can see why Ikan asks the questions above, but I definitely do not think we should answer yes to either of them. Both the organiser & the participants appear to be acting in good faith, so heavy-handed measures should be avoided if possible. ::::: A lot of our coverage of Africa is quite weak & we definitely want contributions from new users with local knowledge. Yes, the inevitable new user blunders are irritating, but nothing that cannot be dealt with. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 16:11, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::It's the eternal paradox of the new editors: Newbies are 'expensive', but the community will die without them. ::::::As we discussed months ago at [[Wikivoyage talk:Welcome, event organizers#A draft of a substitute for the text on this page]] I'm not convinced that banning organizers is the right choice, especially on a "first offense", when we can't know whether they read the page ''before'' the event. ::::::I do think these articles need improving. Picking one at random, [[Igbo-Ukwu]] is a site of archaeological significance. The population is around 75,000, so it's the kind of place we probably ought to have an article on. It would be nice to have information added to this article (e.g., hotels, restaurants, [https://igboukwu.org/festivals/ several festivals]), but I'm not sad that we have five sentences instead of zero. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:15, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::People acting in good faith would answer our questions. The silence in reply to them is deafening. We need answers ASAP. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I'd personally ban the organizer for both failing to adhere to the event organizer policy, and also blatantly lying about having read the page. Maybe I'd give a 24–48-hour grace period (from the time of your message), because any longer and that just increases the workload for everyone else trying to clean their mess. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:21, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::And also for playing dumb ("Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered") and refusing to answer any of the questions at the top of the thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:28, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::You're assuming there actually was "an" organizer (possible, but not certain) and that the group didn't get together for fun and decide at the last minute to edit Wikivoyage instead of Wikipedia. If so, I'm sure they won't make that mistake again, after this [[WV:FUN]] reaction. Consider: :::::::* "Have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away!" :::::::And then when the person did read it, you react like they should have traveled back in time to implement it retroactively: :::::::* "What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page?" :::::::I think this is the most important question that's been asked so far: :::::::* Can everyone please calm down a bit? :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == New user problems == The project certainly needs new users, especially in areas where our coverage is weak. On the other hand, new users often do various problematic things because they naturally are not familiar with local policies & conventions. Overall, I think the old hands here do a reasonable job of correcting problems, welcoming people & pointing out issues, though there are times when some of the regulars need a reminder of [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]] and [[Wikivoyage_talk:Welcome,_copyeditors#Discouraging New Wikivoyage Editors|don't bite the newbies]]. I also think most new users do quite well at learning & adapting. Are there ways we could improve this? We point new users to [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors]]; does that need improvements ([[Wikivoyage_talk:Tips_for_new_contributors#Reorganize]])? What about [[Template:Welcome]]? In particular, should the template text be shortened, deleting things that duplicate parts of the Tips page? There are things we could do in software, but should we? Make the signup software display a link to Tips? Have the software that creates user pages automatically add the template? Have a bot that looks for empty "User talk:" pages & drops the template on them? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 11:49, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :Would you like to propose any specific edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :About making [[Special:CreateAccount]] display a link to Tips: How many of our first-time editors are creating a new account here? I believe that many of our contributors already have accounts from Wikipedia or Commons. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:39, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Summer of Wikivoyage in Albania and Kosovo 2026 == Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that the [[M:Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group|Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group]] will be organizing the Summer of Wikivoyage Edit-a-thon 2026 on May 8–9. This year, we are focusing on [[Kukës]], Albania, and other travel destinations in Albania and Kosovo in English language. There will be an offline event, and everyone is also welcome to join online on Saturday from 10:00–17:00 (GMT+2) on [https://meet.jit.si/WoALUG here]. See you there! Thank you! [[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]] ([[User talk:Vyolltsa|talk]]) 15:21, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :Awesome, and thanks for the notice! I look forward to working with the group. The edit-a-thons on Albania and Kosovo are always done well. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]], thanks again! ::@[[User:Ruhan.paco|Ruhan.paco]], @[[User:Enarda Muhadri|Enarda Muhadri]] and @[[User:ErgisaHoxha|ErgisaHoxha]], welcome, and thanks for adding information! ::There are three things I want to call your attention to: ::(1) Default address information (starting with the name of the town, if it's the same as the article title) is not included in addresses on this site. ::(2) The "directions" tab in listings is a place for a parenthetical phrase (so no sentences) and includes only things like cross streets and if someplace is directly across the street or down the block from a huge landmark like the main railway station. ::(3) Wikivoyage does not approve of stating in any listing that anyplace is "near" x or y, because that is vague though possibly promotional and usually not worth noting if an address - and even better, [[WV:Geocoding|geocoordinates]] - are provided. ::@[[User:MegiNnnnn|MegiNnnnn]], some of your edits have another, more basic issue addressed by [[User:Ground Zero]] on your user talk page: a lack of information. All listings must include street addresses, geocoding (latitude/longitude) or at least some kind of way for readers to find them, and if at all possible, contact information, too. ::I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please feel free to share these words of advice among your collaborators! ::All my best, ::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:57, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm not going to name names here, but I had to delete a listing for [[WV:DT|touting]] and obviously copying and pasting from a promotional site in violation of [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]]. Don't do that. And also, please use [[WV:Listings]] templates for all specific listings (not general activities like fishing, though). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:06, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Welcome to @[[User:Ledion Aga|Ledion Aga]], @[[User:MrsNora|MrsNora]], @[[User:MrsHajrie|MrsHajrie]], @[[User:Marigen Kovaçi|Marigen Kovaçi]], and please look over this subthread. I may have left someone out. Is there a complete list of participants somewhere? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::Some of the contributors may not able to understand your comments without our support. Please give us some time to clean up. Here is the full list of [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/WoALUG/Wikivoyage_Kuk%C3%ABs_2026/home edits from the participants]. Thank you for your understanding! [[User:Arianit|Arianit]] ([[User talk:Arianit|talk]]) 16:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Sure thing. Thanks for all you do! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Wiki Loves Bangla 2026 has started, Join Now! == <div style="padding:15px; font-size:120%; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0; border:2px solid #c90023; background-color:#FFFFFF;color:var(--color-base-fixed,#202122); border-radius:8px;"> [[File:Wiki Loves Bangla wordmark logo-en.svg|right|100px|frameless|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025]] Hello, We are excited to announce that [[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|Wiki Loves Bangla 2026]] has started! This year’s theme focuses on '''Bengal festivals''', inviting participants to capture and share images and videos of the diverse cultural celebrations across Bengal. '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla|Wiki Loves Bangla]]''' is an international photography contest on Wikimedia Commons aimed at documenting Bengali culture and heritage worldwide. 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Either way, all the best, [[User:Moheen|Moheen]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC) == Abolishing the see, do, eat and drink sections of region articles == {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Outline regions}} – that's the number of outline region articles there are at present. Out of {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Region articles}}. That puts the number of outline region articles at about 68%, as of writing this message. A majority of articles you'll stumble across will have no content in either the see, do, eat and drink sections, and it's very explainable: writing content in most region articles is a fairly time-consuming exercise whilst simultaneously also being one of the least read sections. In most cases, we want people to focus more on the understand, get in and get around sections for region articles rather than things to see or do, let alone eat/drink (which should really be mostly covered by individual city/park articles). My solution is rather simple: remove the see, do, eat and drink sections as mandatory headings for outline and usable articles (but they should be a requirement for guide and star articles) so the site can have a bit of a more polished look. This site has had over 20 years to prove that these sections have been useful, and they haven't. I'm aware this is a bit different to all our other categories of articles, but regions are a bit of a unique case in that a) we don't list individual listings on region pages and b) the see, do, eat and drink sections provide so little value in a majority of cases. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:10, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I thought eat, drink and sleep were already optional for region articles. See and do shouldn't be optional. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Sleep is, but not eat/drink per [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Let's make eat and drink optional, but I disagree with making see and do optional. There needs to be a summary of things or at least types of things to see and do in a region for it to be really usable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::That's fair I suppose –&nbsp;I don't feel too strongly about see/do so I'm fine with just eat/drink if that's what we all want. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::::We might want to have a discussion on the [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]] page to make it official, don't you think? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:23, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::All that this can achieve is to make the metrics look a bit better, by lowering the quality threshold for a regional page to be considered "usable" – a bar that is already set low. Scrappy uninformative pages will remain scrappy and uninformative, not worth reading. :::::: ::::::“Overhang” is the term I use for regional pages that remain outline even though their constituent pages are of good standard. My guess is that these are few, do we have any numbers about that? If (as seems likely) the outline regions mostly have outline cities, parks etc then it’s sensible to put the effort into the latter. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:50, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Probably should've started the discussion there, but I think for such a major high-profile change I'd prefer the pub as the venue of discussion over [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:29, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I wonder how often we have a regional article without usable articles below it. I have occasionally added attractions to a regional article because there was no 'city' article to stick it in. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:52, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Personally I think that's fine tbh – though I suppose in those cases that's where the question of whether a rural area article is more favorable arises. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) Agree with whoever said make it optional. I agree that most of the time they would be unnecessary but there are enough corner cases. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 21:06, 23 April 2026 (UTC) I agree that region articles should have See and Do, and we should work towards filling those in, rather than removing them. Eat and Drink are useful, and exist in some region articles, but it does seem unlikely that we will be able to expand those any time soon. They should be optional, and removed if empty. I don't think Sleep should be in region articles at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:19, 23 April 2026 (UTC) : Although [[Hebrides|here]] is an example of a useful Sleep section in a region article. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Regions should have See and Do, and can usefully have Buy, Eat, Drink or Sleep. Unfortunately you usually need to know a region well to provide complete content in any of these sections. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:03, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Nicely put, AlasdairW. A really good Region SHOULD have Buy, Eat, Drink and Sleep sections that provide a high-level overview (similar to the Hberides article that Ground Zero cited. I agree that listings generally don't belong in Region articles (unless there isn't an appropriate city article for it). I'm okay with having all those sections be optional for regions, but feel strongly that they should be REQUIRED for a region article to become Guide or Star. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 17:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::This has prompted me to expedite the outline regions on my "to do" list, and for starters [[Hebrides]] (cited above, and already usable) was missing Eat and Drink. Quickly sorted. Three more can be done soon, improving the metrics by just under 0.1%. If we all put our shoulder to the wheel this problem will be swiftly fettled. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:28, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::'''Actual requirements''': The cited [[Wikivoyage:region article template|region article template]] (at least since before [[Special:Permalink/4786171|10 Dec]]) says about these four sections (the last sentence of each): "If there isn't anything to say about the region's [whatever] that isn't already covered by the descriptions in the Regions/Cities/Other destinations sections, or in the Understand section, then this section can be omitted." :::::For usable, "the most prominent attractions [must be] identified with directions"; for guide, there must be "information on multiple attractions and things to do". The [[[[Special:Permalink/994173|region article status]] page doesn't require the sections under discussion to exist, for any status. :::::I indeed think one needs to say something about the most prominent attractions of a region before the page can be seen as usable. Also having Eat, Drink, See and Do sections in the template is reasonable, as that should make the editor think about what usable could be said about cuisine, nightlife and attractions. For some regions, what needs to be said is already in the city listings or in Understand, making the separate sections redundant. That's fine. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:11, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::So to clean up region articles for regions you know: think whether there is something region-specific to say about the four subjects, check whether it is already said in other sections and either put content in the empty sections or remove them. If you are not sure about some section for some region, just leave those section headers for somebody else to make the decision. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :So 3 weeks later...I take it that there's general support for making eat/drink optional, but keeping see and do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::Maybe we should allow usable region articles to refer the reader to a larger region (or the country/state) article for information on eat, drink and sleep. That leaves the section in place, so any region specifics are more easily added. So if [[Hebrides]] didn't have anything to say for sleep, it would say "See [[Scotland#Sleep]]". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 12:00, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::Have you checked the guideline I linked? Is there something in it you would like to change? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the Eat and Drink sections of [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]], replace "then this section can be omitted" with "provide a link to a this section in a a bigger region (which could be the country)". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:31, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Do we need sections that only have that link? Can't it just be included in context in Understand or even be regarded as implicit – the country's cuisine is usually described in the country article and in the absence of an eat section I assume readers would consult the country article without any pointer? In the case where nightlife is concentrated to one of the region's cities (not too uncommon), that can be said in the city's bullet as well as in Understand. :::::Of course, ''if'' we want that section, we can include such a sentence in Drink. But I think one-sentence sections are ugly, they look incomplete, and may attract tries at saying something, often resulting in pointless or redundant text, and perhaps listings that belong elsewhere. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:09, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In cases like [[Greater Lyon]] and [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]], the later of which has an extensive Eat section, it may of course be worthwhile to point out at which level of regions that description is to be found. If the region is indeed "capital of French gastronomy", then the section should probably not be omitted – there ought to be something to say. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:16, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::My thoughts are mostly with LPfi's – it should generally be implied with our region structure, not that I think many people often read the eat/drink ections in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm surprised you don't think they do. I would tend to think they would, as food is one of the most interesting things to many travellers and people generally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It ''should'' be the case, but generally I (and a few people I've talked to irl about) find most eat/drink sections to be far too lacking to actually bother reading when many better sources exist online. Even when it comes to listings, it's not all that often I actually consult Wikivoyage for places to eat or drink, and nowhere near the same level as I do for see/do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I'd distinguish between listings for specific eateries and descriptions of a local cuisine. I'm always interested in reading the latter, especially if it's well written and a good read. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Hmm true, you have a point there. I do suppose that eat/drink sections of country articles (and also major region articles, like [[Quebec]]) tend to be a ''lot'' more useful than say the eat/drink sections of say [[South Central Iowa]] (which, in my opinion, can be safely removed). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:26, 20 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'd rather see something like "As with most of Scotland, self-catering cottages, camping, and bed-and-breakfast inns are available in the Hebrides" (customizing the text to whatever is most relevant). There could be a link on the opening phrase to [[Scotland#Sleep]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC) == Digital life in China == Hello from China. I wrote [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/User:Brycehughes/Staying_connected_in_China this]. It is meant to be what I wish I had read before I went to China. I learned the hard way; I hope others don't have to (especially now that China is opening up re visa-free access). I am seeking some advice: 1) Is this appropriate for a standalone article? 2) If yes, then what template to use and also how to title it? 3) If no, then should I integrate it into China or just junk it? Basically I'd like your help in what to do with this. Any advice appreciated, thanks. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 15:25, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :I think your write-up is valuable and practical, and I think the topic is too big to fit in [[China#Connect]]. I like your current title or [[Internet access in China]], to match the [[Internet access|general article]]. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 15:55, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with your assessment. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:09, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::Me too. [[User:GrinningIodize|GrinningIodize]] ([[User talk:GrinningIodize|talk]]) 18:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Yes, this article is valuable, especially as it has radically changed my attitude towards China as a whole. I was blocked at English Wikipedia back in 2021 for my blind hate towards China and Chinese, for which I have apologized repeatedly. And now, your article has sparked my curiosity towards that very country, its culture and people. It should be titled [[Internet access in China]], as suggested by Gerode above. Thank you for writing this and also changing my mind for good. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:47, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Hey, glad I could change your mind. Not sure how this article did it but whatever works. I've traveled to a few countries at this point and one thing I always notice is everybody basically wants to just get the kids to school on time, etc. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) :::Sing it, brother. Getting the kids a good education, and taking care of the aging parents is universal. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:20, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::In the west, taking care of aging parents is less? In India they die in your house. Dunno. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:35, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::::I remember having tea with a guy in Isfahan. After we talked politics for a while, we ended up talking eldercare. He wanted to move to Tehran for career reasons. He was younger than me, but I have been through it in Toronto. The issues were similar. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:26, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I'd say still way more socially accepted in the west to send your aging parents to a nursing home than it is outside the west. As someone who's culturally from a non-western background, sadly not uncommon to witness drama with extended family when it comes to these sorts of matters. :( //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Sounds like I can keep the title, link at the [[China]] article. Technical stuff e.g. what templates to add can be done by more savvy people later. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:37, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Also it is a silly banner image but these things make me laugh. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:38, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Done and done. Please feel free to add proper templates to [[Staying connected in China|the article]] anyone so it's well fitted in the tree. Thanks, [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::[[Staying connected in China|Staying connected in China]]. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:58, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Ooh this is a good topic – I've read about advice on this here and there on Reddit, but never a full comprehensive guide. Nice work on this! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) I wonder if we should cover bringing burner phones/devices in this page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Certainly could, although my target for the article was more the I-want-to-watch-YouTube crowd as opposed to the I-want-privacy crowd. Could have a section on privacy I suppose. (Somewhat ironically, I have a burner phone, but I bought it for entering the USA.) [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:48, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think [[burner phones]] could be an entirely separate travel topic, since China isn't the only place where such advice would be applicable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Many people need burner laptops, but perhaps that's different enough to be handled in [[Computers]]. I assume that what needs to be said (and can be kept up to date) can be said on a screenful or two, so wouldn't make that article too long. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:26, 25 April 2026 (UTC) It looks a useful article. If you know, it would be worth adding a note saying how much this applies to Hong Kong or Macau. The Great Firewall may be less active there, but it has been 7 years since I was last in Hong Kong. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 09:52, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Same boat as you... I haven't been to Hong Kong since 2017. If anyone knows feel free to add. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 10:57, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Well, the Great Firewall applies mainly to mainland China, and HK and Macau don't face such restrictions AFAIK. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 13:36, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::Yes, I can back that up. I have friends in Shenzhen who often head over to Hong Kong because it's more convenient for accessing the open internet. [[User:ShuaiXuesheng|ShuaiXuesheng]] ([[User talk:ShuaiXuesheng|talk]]) 14:44, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::The Great Firewall does not apply to Hong Kong. You can still freely use Wikipedia, Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram and YouTube. Can't comment on Macau but I would imagine it's the same thing. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 16:25, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think the only risk with Hong Kong is that during political crises the CCP can lean on the HK government to restrict access. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 08:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 06:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Changes to autoconfirmed requirements from next week == For those not following the tech news, [[:phab:T418484]] will be a pretty important update for how autoconfirmed is configured on all wikis. Namely, to quote the tech news: {{blockquote|There is a new change in how new users are autoconfirmed that will improve anti-vandalism protection. Currently, users who have had an account for a few days and made a few edits are automatically added to the Autoconfirmed users group. This configuration tends to be exploited by some vandals, who create accounts and start to use them only after some time. To mitigate this, the configuration will be updated next week so that – for the purpose of becoming autoconfirmed – the account age will be counted from their first edit, instead of registration date. The numeric value of the age threshold will remain the same. This change will be deployed only to wikis which require at least one edit as part of the autoconfirmation conditions.}} I've made the change to [[Wikivoyage:Autoconfirmed users]] accordingly, but I do think this is a change that should be more widely announced to the community. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:12, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :Seems like a good change. Thanks for amending the page, but I think the people for whom the knowledge is essential are quite few over here, and I assume most of them check the pub (or the technical news), so I wouldn't be worried about somebody missing it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:49, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::I trust that this works. A few years ago I had trouble with a vandal who had been blocked. His modus perandi was to create a new account, make a dozen or so reasonable edits (not difficult to do - a typo here, a grammatical correction there) and then he started harrassing me. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:09, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I think this will have little effect on long-term abusers. If the current pattern is "create account, wait 4 days, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, and then start harassing", then the only think that changes is the order of the elements: "create account, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, wait 4 days, and then start harassing". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:40, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It still does prevent getting autoconfirmed while doing a series of block-worthy edits, with no preceding good or neutral ones. I assume some abusers don't move over to the new strategy. (And this also has no effect one those doing just one edit per account – if it helps against some abusers, then it is good.) The downside is that somebody who registered an account for reading and now does a few edits doesn't immediately become autoconfirmed. I don't think they expect that, so it is no big deal. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:29, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::At present there are very few LTAs that follow this pattern – and I'd say because most LTAs are not bright enough to have the capability of making good edits in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:38, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :Good change as well, I support this change. Vandalism is rife. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:21, 28 April 2026 (UTC) == Scriptbooks == We have various foreign-language phrasebooks covered at [[phrasebooks]]. However, there's only one article that isn't about language but about a writing system, and that is [[Learning Devanagari]], a "scriptbook". The very existence of such a "scriptbook" means there could be scriptbooks on Cyrillic or Perso-Arabic. However, the [[Cyrillic]] articles are deleted and salted for being "out of scope". So, should scriptbooks exist on Wikivoyage at all, or be migrated elsewhere (like Wikibooks or Wikiversity)? '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:13, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :As far as I know, travellers are more likely to talk to locals than reading scripts, especially as written languages can be translated with the translation services on your phone. Probably that's why we have so many phrasebooks and only one "scriptbook". Of course, there are obscure writing systems that translation services can't parse, and phrasebooks of respective languages are enough to cover such cases (since only one or few languages would use such obscure scripts). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :: There are downsides to pointing your smartphone at every sign you want to read. For Cyrillic, learning the letters isn't too hard, so anybody travelling to Russia (or Ukraine) should try. On the other hand, the alphabets could easily be explained in the phrasebooks, with remarks on pronunciation in context, so I don't think a scriptbook is warranted – but neither do I think it should be salted. :: Devanagari is more complex, and the ligature are not very intuitive for most English speakers. I think that included the content of that article into half a dozen individual phrasebooks wouldn't be a good alternative. How to handle the writing system is a judgement call and I wouldn't rule out other scriptbooks, although I cannot remind me any writing system for which I would recommend that solution. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:43, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :I agree that while phrasebooks are useful for travelers, scriptbooks might be valuable, particularly for complex writing systems. They could be a good resource, especially for those not easily translated by phone apps. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:20, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Error on my own page == Got this message on an edit I tried to make on MY OWN userpage: ''Unfortunately, this action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed.'' ''If you believe your action was constructive, please leave a message on the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. In your message, state what you were trying to do and the title of the page you were trying to edit.'' ''A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: <u>Unregistered or New user blanking someone else's user or user talk page</u>'' Here is my abuse log for confirmation<br>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29 https://fr.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29] What? It's my page! Wdym? [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 12:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|SHB2000}} created an anti-spam filter (#66) that seems to be catching you. Maybe they can help. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:06, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::Okay. Thanks. [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:07, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::66 is flag-only (mainly so it can get picked up by [[m:SWViewer|SWViewer]]), seems to be 35 that's catching your edits – the main issue here seems to be that your account isn't autoconfirmed. I've given you confirmed perms since your other account is already autoconfirmed which should hopefully stop the filter from disallowing your edits. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:14, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:18, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It was filter 35 that was the culprit. It seems the error was my fault: I used a construction that didn't work as expected. I am sorry. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 16:48, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It is all good! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 02:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == FTT icon no longer displaying == Does anyone else see this same issue of no FTT icon appearing? Take a look at the pagebanner on [[common scams]] or [[Hamad International Airport]] for what I mean. The links work, but the icon doesn't. (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //02:00, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :I do not see an icon. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :There is no icon for me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::The link to the image seems to have been broken somehow. The file still exists ([[c:File:Writing Circle.svg]]) (I also uploaded a [[c:File:Writing Circle white.svg|white version]] for use in {{tl|Banner}} which for consistency might be better?). The fix here should be to update the link in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] on line 128. I don't have those permissions (interface admin) any more. Instead, @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree]], [[User:Andyrom75|Andy]], [[User:Atsirlin|Atsirlin]] and [[User:Jdlrobson|JDL]] should be able to make the necessary edit. <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 19:39, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::hopefully fixed, we'll see when MW/ResourceLoader reloads the caches.. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:14, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I see the FTT icon in the upper right of the banner for [[Common scams]], so apparently that fixed it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:17, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yep that did the fix – cheers, Wauteurz and Andree. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:34, 1 May 2026 (UTC) == My Culture is not a Costume video == If you are reading this, I suggest you to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5cARFJw8 Summary: Cultural appropriation should never be a thing across America, including all of these holidays, and in daily life. The Halloween costumes that co-opt their cultures, are described as insensitive, dehumanizing, and unrepresentative of the culture, asked by six women. These women had a distaste of what their culture is used as Halloween costumes, and the reasons they presented, as erasing their culture, stereotypical, and a ignorance of the rich history of ethnic minorities. The most important of all, is that traditional attire, is considered to be sacred in different cultures, outside Western countries and nations. Reminder: Please see the [[Halloween]] article, and the [[respect]] too. This quotation would be: {{q|Another consideration is that some costumes may grossly misrepresent diverse cultures or cause offence and upset to others. There has also been considerable debate about cultural appropriation. Purported 'Arab', 'Mexican', 'Indian', 'Geisha', or 'Asylum Patient' costume choices have all come under scrutiny. Costumes that mimic police or military style clothing (including those of historical regimes), may also cause offence or be mistaken for genuine.|Buy: Costumes}} Thank you for reading this. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26450-12|&#126;2026-26450-12]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26450-12|talk]]) 19:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide. We are not going to tell people what costumes to wear on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:31, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think there's a bit of "know your audience" here. Around the time this old YouTube video was created, the Twitterverse blew up over a white American teen wearing a Chinese dress to a formal party. However, Chinese people in China thought it was acceptable.[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/world/asia/chinese-prom-dress.html][https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2144595/go-ahead-appropriate-my-culture] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:58, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::I wear batik shirts all summer, and if anyone wanted to object to it (no-one has), I'd insist that they have a conversation with me in Malay. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:29, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :This has to be a troll post. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 09:34, 2 May 2026 (UTC) ::If you're doing it respectfully and acknowledge its origins, I don't see what's wrong with someone else's ethnic costume. When Katy Perry wore a kimono in one of her music videos, some Japanese-Americans were outraged, but people actually from Japan were perplexed as to why it was even controversial at all. And I've worn a traditional Indian shirt to a Deepavali party, and nobody found it offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 07:26, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Key to wearing costumes of other cultures is doing it respectfully, although the risk of committing faux pas is still there. Wearing them for Halloween is probably more controversial than wearing them in proper context, such as the Deepavali. Having Finns dressed as Sámi (unknowingly combining details in conflicting ways) performing "genuine" Sámi rituals for tourists is indeed seen as cultural appropriation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:55, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Spirit Airlines gone bust == It seems [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-shutdown-what-to-know-rcna343222 Spirit has gone bust] last night. Currently about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?limit=500&fulltext=1&search=Spirit+Airlines&title=Special:Search&profile=default&ns0=1 320ish mentions] of the airline, so will be a massive undertaking to fix this, but any help would be appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:59, 3 May 2026 (UTC) :Some articles of [[India]] still mention Jet Airlines and GoAir, both of which have gone bust long ago. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:47, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::Would be a worthwhile project to remove mentions of those too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:28, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :I suppose we'll have to search for all mentions of Spirit Airlines in other articles. Or maybe hold off to see who buys their assets. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:01, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::They've already had two rounds of bankruptcy. I don't think that a revival is at all likely. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:31, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Was more thinking a merger than a revival, that another airline would buy some of the planes and take over at least a portion of their routes. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I expect all the remaining assets (everything from whole airplanes to office chairs to lease contracts on airport gates) to get sold off as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. I don't expect other airlines to really "take over their routes", but instead for some of them to increase the number of flights on routes that they were already serving, and a few to add a few new routes. Adding a new route can't be done overnight, so any airline that announces a new destination in the coming weeks has already been planning this for a while. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Do you guys [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ want to buy it]? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:48, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::Shouldn't have vibecoded those servers... [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 12:58, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::Reminds me of [[:w:Global Airlines|Global Airlines]]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::It looks like they're up to US $88 million in "unverified" pledges. That's 17% of the bailout that Spirit had been seeking a week ago, and that various news sources said might keep the airline operational for as little as six months. So... enough to keep the airline going this month, assuming that all the pledges are real (and they never are, though in some fundraising areas, you might get as high as 90%)? ::And then it dies again, of course. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:21, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::To keep it running, they need a sound business model and good management. They claim that the bankruptsy was due to the evilness of Wall Street (or so I interpret their message). They could be right, but it seems that running an airline company isn't easy these days, be it a legacy or budget one. If the business model really did work, then it is up to having the money and good management, and to not get vulnerable to Wall Street evilness (better not take loans from them). It would be really nice to hear them succeed, but I won't bet my mite on that. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I've read that they haven't been profitable since the pandemic in 2020. That suggests that they don't have a sound business model. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I mean LCCs around the world outside of Europe have been struggling since the pandemic, but Spirit was on a whole different level. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:25, 5 May 2026 (UTC) : What can we do by way of practical advice for travellers? There have been a fair number of stories about stranded passengers, stuck paying for a different flight, often at a higher price because one-way is usually more expensive than half of a return ticket & immediate flights more expensive than booking ahead. [https://people.com/spirit-airlines-passengers-recall-being-stranded-at-airports-after-airline-s-closure-11965179 Spirit passengers stranded], [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/travel/thomas-cook-airline-collapse.html Thomas Cook] a few years ago involving 600,000 victims by some estimates, [https://www.islands.com/1996300/airlines-bankrupt-never-recovered/ 10 Airlines That Went Bankrupt And Never Recovered], ... : There are sites with advice about this, [https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/service-cessations-bankruptcy US DOT], [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds PBS], [https://www.iata.org/contentassets/2e46aace261040b9a47fb7b9da18efc9/airline-bankruptcy-position-paper.pdf IATA] & several travel guides. It seem to boil down to seeking a refund from your credit card company & looking for "rescue fares" where other airlines offer a discount. : Are there good ways to reduce this risk? Always pay with a credit card? Does [[travel insurance]] cover this? Should you fly only on major airlines? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::I think Finland (the EU?) offers some protection if you book in the right way, after many passengers got stranded some years ago (COVID-19? 2008?). I think companies in the travel business are required to put money in a fund that covers their liabilities, so at least passengers should get their money back (I could be awfully wrong about the details). If you book through a travel bureau, then they take the responsibility (they probably have insurance). Then, of course, you shouldn't book via a "convenience flag" company. I believe that suitable travel insurance also covers this, but read the fine print. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/planning/what-to-do-if-tour-company-airline-goes-bankrupt.htm indicates that travel insurance with what seems to be called "insolvency cover" (not very common) can help. US credit card issuers must refund the price of cancelled flights, but that doesn't seem to be true elsewhere. :::I don't think that "only fly on major airlines" is reasonable. Airline bankruptcies are pretty uncommon in wealthier worlds. However, "don't fly on one that's already in bankruptcy proceedings" might be a reasonable rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the UK, and I think most of Europe, you have better consumer protection if you book a "package" of flight and hotel for a single price from a travel agent (which can be a part of the airline). If the airline goes bust when you are away, the travel agent has to arrange to get you home (without further charge), and the scheme is backed with a bond held by the CAA. See [[:W:Air Travel Organisers' Licensing]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes. EU regulations require that businesses that sell packages place a deposit that should cover expenses for bankrupt partners (they estimate the costs themselves, so a bankrupt business may not be able to cover everything). In addition to returning money paid to them for unavailable services, they have to arrange and pay your journey back, if the return was part of the package. This applies only if you bought a package. If you reserve flight and accommodation through them separately, or book things yourself with their assistance (so that you get agreements with the individual businesses), then their liabilities are very limited – but they should clearly inform you that this isn't a package deal. :::::If you bought tickets yourself, you have to either ask the company itself (which may have priority liabilities worth more than its assets) or your credit company, which only need to pay back what you paid, no additional expenses. You choose which of them to ask for compensation. :::::(I did not read the directive, but a bunch of official advice.) :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:03, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :btw a bit late, but kudos to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] and [[User:Anyone150|Anyone150]] for doing the bulk of the removals. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is there an unannounced Montenegro editing event? == In the last couple of days, we've seen a number of new articles about attractions in Montenegro, few if any of them destinations by Wikivoyage definitions laid out on the [[WV:What is an article]] page, and all of them in a custom, non-Wikivoyage structure with personal comments. Are these all by one person who's using multiple accounts, or is this some kind of unannounced event? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Please respond, @[[User:Andjela555|Andjela555]], @[[User:Zinuo67|Zinuo67]], @[[User:~2026-25860-58|~2026-25860-58]], @[[User:~2026-27229-97|~2026-27229-97]], @[[User:~2026-27107-15|~2026-27107-15]], @[[User:Stasya Kostova|Stasya Kostova]], @[[User:~2026-26916-20|~2026-26916-20]]. You are well-intentioned, and most of the titles you are adding articles for deserve to be listed on this site, in the article for the nearest town, but because you do not know about [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]] and have no idea what Wikivoyage style (for example, [[Wikivoyage:Article templates]], [[Wikivoyage:Pronouns]] and [[Wikivoyage:Goals]]) is, you are creating a mess, and if there is a planning or discussion page somewhere, one of us can post some basic Wikivoyage style and policy information to it to try to stop the mess from spreading. Please tell us who organized this editing event and who instructed you about what to add to Wikivoyage and how. It's important for us to know. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:21, 5 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} Interestingly, from a CU check, it seems: ::* {{checkuser|Zinuo67}} ::* {{checkuser|Veda-Meda2015}} ::* {{checkuser|Ece Mira 67777}} ::* {{checkuser|Stasya Kostova}} ::* {{checkuser|Miona Colanovic}} ::are all a 100% match (no account blocks have been made, however). At least technically, there is no indication of this coming from a shared address either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:23, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::Weird. Thanks for checking. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::: {{u|Stasya Kostova}} created [[Skočidjevojka Bay]] which needs to be cleaned up (couldn't find the correct template to tag for cleanup). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::There is no such template because we don't have enough editors to say "you do it!" But if I lack time or need help, I usually post a notice on an article's talk page, where to be fair it's often ignored, and I may forget about it for some time, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:46, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In the case of [[Skočidjevojka Bay]], it should probably just be tagged with {{tl|stub}}. The template automatically populates it into a category if it's still like that after 7 days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I have tagged it to merge into [[Petrovac]], as I don't think there is enough there for an article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:24, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ==Policy for the phrase "adult entertainment"== An earlier version of the [[Southern California]] article used the phrase "adult entertainment" (see [[Talk:Southern California]] for discussion). As "adult entertainment" is a euphemism for pornography (but not always understood as such by non-native readers), we should have a policy which complies with [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] and [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first]]. I made a draft in [[Wikivoyage:Words to avoid]]. Please contribute with your opinions. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :I don't think policy/guideline pages are places for drafts. If you had meant your new text to be a draft, you should have put it in the talk page for the policy/guideline page. It seemed non-controversial to me, and as I mentioned elsewhere, I support it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:53, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with Ikan here. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:01, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::I also agree with Ikan on this one. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 21:27, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I am happy with the addition. To me "Adult movies" could be those which have been given an "18 certificate", and violence could be the main reason for the rating. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:12, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm all for avoiding any promotion of sex tourism, but I'm not sure a knee-jerk reaction to automatically make a phrase verboten is at all useful. I often travel with my family and I would like to know where the shady hotels are so I can avoid them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Just for transparency, this is what Yvwv added: ::::::{{blockquote|adult entertainment: Can be understood as a euphemism for pornography, striptease, sex toy stores, and other sexually themed attractions. If such attractions comply with the [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] they can be described without euphemism; a strip club can be called a strip club. Use expressions with "adults" in an unambigous way.}} :::::://<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:34, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::'''Oppose''' the addition of "adult entertainment" to the words to avoid list. IMHO, we need to cut that list down to just those that are genuinely useful to avoid. Well over half have perfectly legitimate uses on a travel wiki. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:46, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::: To sort out misunderstanding, see [[Wikivoyage talk:Words to avoid]] for discussion. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 08:14, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I think that the confusing situations should be mentioned. Here's one short way to do that: :::::::* Use expressions with "adults" in an unambiguous way (e.g., "Adults only (age 18+)"). :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 7 May 2026 (UTC) == Main Page revamps, part 2 == As mentioned about a month and a bit ago, I'm in the midst of trying to modernise the look of this site. The second stage of those revamps is now at [[User:SHB2000/revamped main]], which revamps the sister projects section. The style replicates the redesign agreed upon with part 1 of the revamps when we got rid of the blue box. Any thoughts and feedback welcome. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC) :It looks virtually identical to me, so I think it's certainly fine. The sister projects footer is the only real difference and is a little more clean and clear, so I {{support}}. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:40, 10 May 2026 (UTC) : {{support}} Looks fine to me. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:13, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :'''Wikifunctions''' is listed twice with somewhat different descriptions. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 15:16, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::Done, good catch. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC) : I notice that the links to other language versions are down at the end. I wonder if the people who need them most will find them there. Should they be more prominent? Perhaps in the top box? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:38, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::Rather confusingly, we also don't display the language versions on mobile at all – is there any design-related reason behind this? (if not, then that will be part 3 of revamps) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :::On mobile Minerva I am seeing various issues. The image in the discover section should push the text below and there is lots of blank whitespace. The map at the top is floating away from every thing else. :::Since most of our readership is on mobile I think it is important to address these. Please be sure to test it on a real phone and ensure you are viewing the default Minerva skin. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::That seems to be an issue with the existing Main Page too. My reforms only change the Sister Projects section, which seems to work perfectly fine for me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:47, 13 May 2026 (UTC) LGTM, thanks for doing this. Possibly a nitpick, but could the bottom row of the sister projects box be made symmetrical? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 05:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :TT, this is not strictly possible without doing a lot to change the layout, since what will be symmetrical depends on your browser, monitor size, etc. On my computer, there are two rows of seven icons, which is balanced down the middle and looks quite clean. If I resize my browser window, it flows to four rows of four and one row of two, which is not symmetrical. I think the more meaningful discussion is about which projects to include. I personally would like to see [[:outreach:]] added, but I don't think it's critical. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::The main reason it wasn't included is because I'd literally forgotten :P. btw if you do see any missing projects, please do add them to [[User:SHB2000/WikivoyageSister]] since I won't be on my computer for the next few days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::Done, template now updated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == Wikidata, adding co-ordinates == [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Events/Coordinate_Me_2026 COORDI­NATE ME], a wikidata contest for adding geolocation data in 26 chosen countries. Since we use that data & may have data in listings that could be on WD, perhaps some people here could help. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 04:12, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :This contest is wrought with problems, like tracking inaccuracies and errors, unresponsive organizer and delayed prize awards. Take a look at the contest's talk page in previous years to see all the issues it had. I have [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grants_talk:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/General_Support_Fund/WMAT_Multi-Year-Plan_Grant_2025-2027&oldid=27559767 spoken against] funding this year's contest due to fiscal and logistical mismanagement. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:52, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :Out of ~300000 listings we have around 4000 are like that - that we have WD for them, but the WD doesn't have coords... Now the question is, if we want to blindly export that, or what..... :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:56, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have many cities that have listings but the listings (with or without Wikidata) don't have coords. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 22:12, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == Franks Gatukök Göteborg Central == There is a hamburger and hot dog stand called Franks Gatukök in central Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish), right in front of the Gothernburg Central Station. I can personally verify this - I visited it less than a month ago. It also shows up at Google Maps. However, it doesn't appear to have any sort of website. Googling for "Franks Gatukök" gives a link to the site https://www.franksgatukok.se/ which lists several locations in Sweden, none of which is anywhere near Gothenburg Central Station. Their Facebook page doesn't list it either. Does anyone know if there is some sort of website for this location? If there is none, can it be listed on the Gothenburg article anyway? [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 18:24, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :Sure it can be listed! Just don't include a website if there isn't any. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == A possible editorial action against WMF for laying off Union staff == You should be aware that [[meta:Talk:Community_Wishlist#May_20_update|there's currently a major upheaval]] over the alleged layoff of Community Tech staff by WMF. They're also [[en:Wikipedia:WP:Village_pump_(WMF)#Petition:_Editors_willing_to_join_in_collective_labor_action|discussing imitating a editorial strike in solidarity]] on Wikipedia because the staff that were laid off are members of the [[Meta:Wiki_Workers_United|Wiki Workers United]] union, which was formed just last week and in the process of organization. You might want to get to know them. So far, both have over 50 and 160 signatures, and both will be growing over the coming days. It's getting very significant, and it could impact this wiki, too. After that, if you agree to join in solidarity (and at the moment, pretty much a significant portion of Wikipedians are already in it), '''inform the WWU and [https://cwa-union.org/about/contact-us the CWA].''' Tell them ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis. After ''that''... beats me because of my lack of first-hand experience with labor unions and the like, but as [[:Wikipedia:Jeff the Land Shark|a certain little shark]] might say: {{tq|Murr. (Bite the hand that feeds. And I know where they hide the donuts.)}} [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Asretired|Asretired]]; @[[User:Doc James|Doc James]]; @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]; @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]; @[[User:Mx. Granger|Mx. Granger]]; @[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]]; @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]; @[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]; anyone else? [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here. But I think we should keep solidarity with a union separate from any grievances any of us might have about supposedly heavy-handed actions by the WMF involving the operation of wikis. My only grievance regarding the treatment of Wikivoyage that I can think of is that it can get lost in the shuffle. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here – for anyone reading, I'd absolutely urge you all to sign yourself in solidarity with WMF staff by adding your name at [[m:Wiki Workers United#Solidarity]] (I'd already done so before the ping). What happened yesterday absolutely reeked of corporatism and union-busting. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :I am not presently a member of the en.wp community and I would not seek to have anyone edit by proxy there for me or anything like that, but I want to register somewhere that I stand in solidarity with organized labor. There should probably be a [[phab:]] ticket to reform the entire Wikimedia Foundation into a worker-owned co-operative non-profit. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::I find this sort of discussion frustrating, because so few people seem to know what they're talking about. For example, Justin, forgive me for picking on you, but the WMF can't be reformed into "a worker-owned co-operative non-profit", because public charities in the US can't technically be "owned" by anyone. I suggest that anyone who wants to support labor rights would do well to learn more about the subject, and then talk to their own elected politicians about making it ''structurally'' feasible to have a labor union that crosses national borders – not merely a federation of locals that coordinate with each other (which is what "international" labor unions are), but an actual single organization, operating under the same rules, so you don't get the lone employee in this country having a "union" of me, myself, and I or the near-impossibility of writing a contract that is the same for everyone. It's bad enough that US states have different rules (e.g., layoffs above a certain size in California require 60 calendar days' [fully paid] advance notice); it's almost impossible to reconcile different national laws. ::Then you have the problem of people having different cultural conceptions of what a union is supposed to do for you. Is the labor union supposed to get you higher pay, or fairer conditions [which can mean lower pay and worse working conditions for previously privileged staff], or prevent staff from being fired, or organize social events, or help you get your next job, or something else? I know one municipal labor union whose negotiations are done by senior employees that "accidentally" preferred themselves for vacation scheduling, higher pay, and never having to work holidays and weekends for years. I know a couple of people at another organization who are pushing for a union; they seem to mostly be afraid that they will get fired someday but not understand why they were fired (I'm objectively doing well at the parts of my job that I think are important; why should my manager's opinion, or that fact that all my teammates keep quitting to get away from me, be relevant?). ::Apologies for the long post, but: please, don't assume that whatever your local laws or views of unions are would be relevant to any situation that extends outside of your home area. It's really enormously complicated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::It's not picking on me, but you are wrong factually: you can have a [https://www.theselc.org/workplace_democracy_in_nonprofit_organizations worker self-directed non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States]. I am generally opposed to any hierarchy that models the way that capitalist businesses can unilaterally hire and fire. Maybe these workers still needed to be fired for some reason, but that should be decided by a democratic process. What <em>that</em> looks like will be different from organization to organization (e.g. a grievances board, administrative leave while under review, managers who are elected on a periodic basis and given the power to hire and fire by the working class, etc.), but when it comes to someone's basic livelihood and the fact that most of us live under wage slavery, then I don't want anyone getting fired without a democratic process behind it or at the very least some kind of extraordinary emergency reason. Additionally, for what it's worth, California (where the WMF are based) has laws specifically designed to help incorporate for-profit businesses as a co-op, so I would imagine that if someone wanted to create a worker self-directed non-profit, that would probably be the easiest place in the United States to do it. Lastly, I don't know why you seem to assume that I don't live in California. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 21:39, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::::"Self-directed" and "owned" are different things. ::::I make no assumptions about where you are; I give the California example because it's one that I know exists in my state and that I know does not exist everywhere. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :::::By "worker-owned co-op", I am distinguishing it from a member co-op like a grocery co-op or a credit union or a co-op apartment complex. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :On the question of what Wikivoyage needs: :The OP is already blocked on two wikis for trolling and disruptive editing. Their contributions here this year are to import drama that is not directly related to us. This has happened a few times before with other editors (e.g., complaints about software changes). :The Simple English Wikipedia has [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocks_and_bans#Reciprocal a rule called "1STRIKE"] that applies to people who have already been blocked elsewhere (almost always the English Wikipedia), and then bring their bad behavior to Simple. Maybe we should consider adopting a similar rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::They haven't done anything blockable or even against any guidelines here, and to be clear, you're suggesting we should indefinitely block them for informing us about layoffs and anti-union actions? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm suggesting that when someone says "Tell [an external organization] ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis", that this is more like "drama-mongering" than "informing". :::For example, the WMF deployed the current MediaWiki desktop skin several years ago, and some people are still mad about this "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis". The Russian Wikipedia is still running a pop-up message saying that this was deployed without their consent. Do you think that's relevant to either layoffs or unionizing? I don't. Some of the "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" even involved the team that's being dissolved. There are probably still people at the German-language Wikipedia who think that Comm Tech was wrong to decline their urgent wish for the wrong piece of software to be re-installed, when the actual problem was created by their own local interface admins. There are definitely some who are still mad that the WMF stopped two of their admins from wheel-warring over the site config years ago. But none of these "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" have anything to do with unionizing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::If you noticed, I addressed that above without saying they should be summarily blocked, and no-one has taken them up on that here, at any rate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::2601AC47 was globally locked. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-31136-19|&#126;2026-31136-19]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-31136-19|talk]]) 22:53, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Why? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:02, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Requests_for_help_from_a_sysop_or_bureaucrat#c-Tamzin-20260523115300-Trolling/vandalism_at_highly_sensitive_WMF-related_discussion This was the conversation/request]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Yeah, I see. They really trolled in that thread. Too bad; I'm indebted to them for informing me about these happenings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::We already have [[WV:ONESTRIKE]], by the way, but I really don't think bringing up the attention of the WMF's recent union busting actions is anywhere near disruptive to warrant an indefinitely. If it wasn't them, it almost certainly would've been brought up by someone else in the pub. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I signed it in the signatures. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 00:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan == <div class="border-box" style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #f8eaba); max-width: 875px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; color: var(--clr-dark)"> <div class="box" style="float:left; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">[[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|75px|alt=The logo for the Wikimedia Café]]</div> Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. Participants may attend either or both sessions. #'''Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780153200 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to the Americas, Africa, and Europe #'''Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 05:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780203600 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to Asia and the Pacific Café participants are highly encouraged to read in advance [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Sohom_Datta/annual_plan_guide at least this summary of the plan]. Optionally, Café participants are encouraged to read portions of the plan that interest them and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 ask questions or provide feedback on the Annual Plan talk page]. Please see the Café page for more information, including [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#May_2026_meetings_with_a_focus_on_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 tables of timestamp conversions for both sessions], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#Agenda._This_will_be_an_approximately_1_hour_Caf%C3%A9_session,_and_is_extendible_for_an_additional_30_minutes_if_needed. the agenda], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#How_to_attend_the_session how to register]! <br /> [[File:Buntstifte Eberhard Faber crop 64h.jpg|860px|alt=cropped image of colored pencils]]</div> <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 19:48, 21 May 2026 (UTC) == Faroe Islands update == Alright, I'm flying to [[Tórshavn]] next week. Anything on [[Faroe Islands]] that need a listing update, a picture or boots-on-the-ground verification? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :Wow, what an opportunity. Our sister site has some [[:w:en:Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in the Faroe Islands|requested photographs]] if you are available to take any. (Note that I'm not a member of the community there and I'm not soliciting editing by proxy.) ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 15:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Heh, I think it wouldn't be controversial to request to take a picture of a village or power plant. I've bookmarked several places and at least two locations are along the way to/from the airport so I have at least two chances to take pictures. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :I notice that [[Faroe Islands#Towns and villages]] says "the roofs are often turf-covered", next to a picture showing no turf-covered roofs. Perhaps you could easily determine whether "often" is still the right word? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:02, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Roofs are about 70-80% turf-covered when I see them in villages, but this number drops in bigger towns and only a few houses in the capital have turf roofs. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Query regarding Kartographer extension == I am an editor at the Malayalam Wikivoyage project, which is currently hosted in [https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wy/ml/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8_%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BE Incubator]. We recently encountered an issue where map markers were not appearing on maps. We raised a ticket in [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T395208 Phabricator], and came to know that the Kartographer extension is being removed. Does anyone here know of any alternative extension or approach that can be used to show markers on maps for denoting places? [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 17:19, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :As far as I'm aware, Kartographer is not being removed as such, just not being added to any non-Wikivoyage WMF wikis. There is a [[phab:project/view/1692/|project board for Kartographer]] on [[phab:]] and you can [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer|generally learn more about]] the extension on [[mw:]]. I imagine that if Kartographer were to be removed, there would be a replacement deployed before that. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} can you confirm that I'm correct (or if not, correct me)? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:12, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{Ping|Koavf}} Thanks for sharing the links. I have already raised a ticket in Phabricator and it was based on that, I came to know that it will not be enabled on any new Wikivoyages and that it will be removed from other Wikivoyages too. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} For your confirmation/comments on above reply please. [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 15:59, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]]: Indeed, as I said there, " the mode should also have been removed from Wikivoyages". The problem is not with Kartographer but with the 'temporary' hack to allow Wikivoyages to cross-load content from WMCS, which was promised to be removed. :::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]: Do you know when the Wikivoyage community will finally do this work? [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 12:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't have any special insight into that, unfortunately. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think [[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], [[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]], and [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] know more about maps than most of us. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure what is expected to be done by us, though? Is kartographer as a whole deprecated, or just some feature of it? Groups? I am completely out of loop here... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::: I have no idea either. The only thing I did that is related to Kartographer is reporting a bug with missing pins on a map whenever some pins fall across both sides of the international date line. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]]: Yes, Groups, according to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Kartographer#Groups_for_Wikivoyage — but it doesn't explain what's the limitation specifically (in general, having groups seems fine?). [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 17:09, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ::::If you don't mind me asking, where was it promised to be removed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::: I have no information regarding any removal of Kartographer features. However, I understand that the Wikivoyage feature is not available in the Incubator because it would function not only for Wikivoyage but also for all other non-Wikivoyage sub-wikis. Furthermore, no one from the German-speaking community is involved in making changes to Kartographer. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 06:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC) == [[Template:Other uses]] == Looking at [[Template:Other uses]], I see that it is supposed to generate an italicized hatnote such as the following: :''For other places with the same name, see [[Cleveland (disambiguation)]].'' But where I see {{tl|Other uses}} used on pages such as [[Burbank]] and [[Columbus]], the hatnote is ''not'' italicized: :For other places with the same name, see [[Burbank (disambiguation)]]. :For other places with the same name, see [[Columbus (disambiguation)]]. I checked the template {{tl|Other uses}} itself and I couldn't figure out why the italics are not showing up. Anybody have a suggestion? -- [[User:Metropolitan90|Metropolitan90]] ([[User talk:Metropolitan90|talk]]) 21:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :I [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3AOther_uses&diff=5282293&oldid=5282292 removed the CSS classes] and it now renders italicized on pages. The weird thing is that these classes are not part of [[MediaWiki:Common.css]], so ''maybe'' adding non-defined classes results in unstyled text. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == A Pee section on articles == Hey everyone, I suggest adding a “pee” or “poop” section to articles (district, city, region, country), or having articles like “peeing in the (country)” or “peeing in (city)” would be great. Thanks…[[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 12:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think you're looking for a subsection under the "Respect" section where we are supposed to discuss the regulations regarding defecation and urination. Or public bathrooms under the "Cope" section. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think that a title like [[Toilets in the United Arab Emirate]] would be more appropriate and expected. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Like if we have “sleep”, “eat” and “see” instead of “accommodation”, “F&B choices” and “attractions”, I think we need a “pee”, “poop”, “urinate”, “defecate”, “excrete”, “eliminate waste”, “dump”, “crap”, “drop a deuce”, “piss”, “whiz”, “micturate”, “/ʃɪt/” section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::: no we don't, not with this type of vocabulary which is very unbecoming for a travel guide. You are welcome to create a WikiPee website, invite whomever you want to join, and write whatever suits your fancy. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Even if we thought that a "Pee" section was a good label, it's unlikely to be the one that readers are looking for. That's what I meant when I said that "Toilets" might be more "expected". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think we need such a separate section on it, as [[WV:STICK]] already suggests putting toilets under "Cope". Even if we ever find a need for such a section, I would suggest "Toilet" as a verb. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Okay, but maybe the region doesn’t have any toilets, or the locals pee in a hole, on the floor, or in a valley. Also, I think there are peeing customs or peeing places in the city or country. Is the water quality good? What does it feel like to pee (peeing experience)? That’s why we need a pee section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes, as was pointed out Cope is the place for information about toilets and it's indeed useful information for voyagers - especially in destinations where toilets are hard to find for one reason or another. Plainly writing out "Pee", "Shit" or the like as a heading would be rude, though. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::If we include “pee” in “cope,” the “cope” section will have a lot of information that doesn’t have enough variety. ::::::That’s all— [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 08:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) == Vote now in the 2026 U4C election == <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. More information–including an eligibility check, voting process information, candidate information, and a link to the vote–are available on Meta at the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee/Election/2026|2026 Election information page]]. The vote closes on 2 June 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780358400 00:00 UTC]. Please vote if your account is eligible. Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 17:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> :btw I'm gonna shamelessly self-promote [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2026]] if any of you are interested – tried to be comprehensive, use it at your will. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::I looked over your list. I'm concerned about the candidate who has an active U4C case, of course, but also about the number of candidates who didn't answer the questions. That suggests that they would struggle to do the work. ::You might look at [[m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/Campaigning rules]]. What the English Wikipedia calls "canvassing" is allowed. Meta-Wiki has never prohibited it, and in some processes, such as the Community Wishlist, actively encourages it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::It depends, I suppose. Meta doesn't prohibit canvassing, but the overwhelming opinion was that Uncle's canvassing in his NVM application was disruptive enough that it demonstrated a severe lack of understanding for what the role actually was (since NVMs are appointed, not voted in, so consensus isn't really something for the U4C to take into consideration). A massive shame, honestly, because he was one of the more qualified candidates that I had in [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025]], one that could've actually had a chance for the SSA seat this year if it weren't for that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC) :::: Having met {{u|Borschts}} in-person during last year's Wikimania, I am comfortable supporting his candidacy. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 00:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == New itinerary == The Ganges is one of the most important rivers of Asia, yet there's no itinerary on it, unlike the [[Yellow River]], [[Yangtze]] or the [[Nile]]. So, I have developed one on the Ganges under [[along the Ganges River]], albeit with inspirations from those Chinese rivers. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == User rights nomination == Hey everyone, I know this is a bit late, but there is currently 1 admin nomination right now at [[Wikivoyage:User rights nominations#Koavf (sysop)]]. Your input and opinions are more than appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Simple version of Wikivoyage == Can we create a simple version of Wikivoyage, similar to Simple English Wikipedia? Would this be a good concept, if excecuted properly? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 06:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :While Simple English Wikivoyage sounds good on paper, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) currently does not allow creation of Simple English projects other than Wikipedia and Wiktionary. Maybe we could host Simple English Wikivoyage under a separate namespace under English WV (similar to Wikijunior under Wikibooks), but the problem is that the English WV community is already small. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:26, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::I've always thought it's possible to potentially execute a multilingual Wikivoyage, but I suppose the need for that with modern translation software now present, is almost zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:18, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::The problem with translation software on Wikivoyage is that there's not always one-to-one translations of idiomatic expressions we tend to use in articles (as opposed to Wikipedia). For instance, there's no direct Bengali translation of "smorgasbord" used in [[India]], leading me to reword its Bengali version for a similar expression (like a "forest of languages" instead of a "smorgasbord of languages"). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:24, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::You should still be able to usually read between the lines, though. At least this is what I often end up doing when translating content from de or itwikivoyage. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] What about the simple version of Wikibooks, Wikiquotes, and Wikiversity? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::None of those would be approved today and [[:q:simple:]] and [[:q:b:]] were closed a long time ago (there was never a simple.wv). Wikibooks has a kind of proxy for simple books at [[:b:Wikibooks:Wikijunior]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 08:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::Simple English Wikibooks and Wikiquote were closed long time ago, and there has never been Simple English Wikiversity or Wikivoyage. However, you still have Wikijunior for child-oriented books, regular English Wikiquotes for simple English quotes (if there's any), and I guess there's a Wikijunior-like mechanism on regular English Wikiversity. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::Wikijunior is perhaps the only bit of Wikibooks (other than the Cookbook) that's functionally usable icl... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:54, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|SHB2000}} Do you want to take a look at that above comment? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Sorry yeah my comment was intended as a reply to yours, not Sbb's. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:32, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :In addition to the fact that the WMF would not allow projects like simple.wp today, the language in Wikivoyage should be very accessible and the concepts are generally pretty easy to understand, so I don't see the need for this as much as for an encyclopedia that covers literally every topic and could plausibly use simplified articles. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:34, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Also, I no longer subscribe to the "Simple English" language ideology I once tried to. I rather focus on accessibility by making complex concepts easier. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::"Simple English" language ideology? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:13, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, and that includes limiting your vocabulary to 1500-something words (BE 1500 or VOA Special English), or even less (BE 850). However, I sometimes find it limiting (maybe Orwellian), although I don't use any overly complicated expressions, and my focus is towards simplifying concepts rather than using simple words. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:16, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::This is part of why I think wikis like tokwiki (an experimental language crafted on the basis of minimising the amount of words used) are absolutely useless (see [[m:User:SHB2000/tokwiki]] if you want a full explanation) – you limit expression in a needless way when there's a clear alternative available that's more practical. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::The processes that created a city or landscape are often convoluted, but their description need not be. Difficult-to-read text on WV more often reflects muddle and "wikipeditis" than inherent complexity. The solution is to re-write in a way that's clear, engaging and relevant to the traveller, not to invent a whole separate site or pidgin language. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:36, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : I'll give this idea a rather firm '''oppose'''. We do not have enough editors to readily support it. However, there is a valid concern about keeping the English here relatively simple. : Many of our readers will have English that is somewhat limited & quite a few editors are non-native speakers, though they all seem to have good to excellent English. Idioms are tricky in any language, so perhaps we should replace "take to his heels" with "run away" & so on. Cultural references are also tricky, whether Shakespeare or some blues tune; some of those need to be avoided or explained. Of course there is a trade-off here; we want a relaxed informal style & that implies idiomatic English with some cultural references. I'd say we are at least close to the correct balance already. : Expressions peculiar to one variety of English -- e.g. "lakh" in Subcontinent English -- should be explained if visitors are likely to encounter them, but generally avoided in our text. Expressions that vary across dialects -- does a car have a hood & trunk or bonnet & boot? -- involve judgement calls; in some contexts they are OK but in others they should be avoided or provided with a gloss. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :*'''Oppose''' - as per [[User:Pashley]] we do not have enough editors to support a "Simple" version. I checked a few statistics and found: :::{| class="wikitable" |- !Product !Articles !Editors |- |English Wikipedia |7,191,087 |278,463 |- |Simple WIkipedia |281,811 |3,759 |- |Wikivoyage |180,828 |985 |} :::*'''Note''' - An "editor" is classed as somebody who has made at least one edit in the last 30 days. ::This shows that in rough figures, for every Simple English editor, there are 80 English Wikipedia editors. If we were to translate this to Wikivoyage, we could expect between 10 and 15 editors on Simple English Wikivoyage which is not enough to sustain the project. Applying the same logic to number of articles, we might expect about 6000 articles - not enough to attract a reasonable readership. ::The quality of articles in Simple English Wikipedia is poor - far too few meet the criteria of using "Simple English". Simple English is moreover bedevilled by there being no agreement as to whether the target audience are younger readers or readers for whom English is a second language. Translating this to the proposed Simple English Wikivoyage to whom should we target questions regarding drugs, trans people, red light districts etc - younger readers or adult readers for who Eglish is a second language? ::[[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:59, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Wow, I never expected this discussion to get many responses from different people on this pub. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 20:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Some of you may be interested in reading [[m:Writing clearly#Writing for translation]]. The idea is to make your writing straightforward enough that it would be easy to translate. Machine translation, in particular, does best with shorter, simpler sentences. This doesn't mean that every sentence must be short and simple, but it is helpful if the most important parts are short and simple. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: Another guide is [[w:The_Complete_Plain_Words]], originally written for British civil servants but useful to anyone wanting to write more clearly. The original 1954 edition is out of copyright & available [https://plain-words.com/ free online]. There have been several revised editions; the latest (2014) is still in print & also available as an ebook. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:47, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think there is a need for a Simple Wikivoyage. We should try to avoid complicated terms unless they are necessary and explained, or it should be clear that cultural or humorous sentences can be skipped over. :::I have occasionally read Simple Wikipedia when looking for a short introduction to complex subject - for example [[:w:Baseball]] is 173k, but [[:w:simple:Baseball]] is 16k. There may be some huge cities where we could have a condensed guide giving the main attractions for a 1-2 day visit - we have 131 huge cities and I expect less than half need a simple version, so 50 simple articles could work. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:50, 7 June 2026 (UTC) mspso6644yl5ywf3ehodbpdjb7bfrra 5289421 5289419 2026-06-08T11:10:27Z SHB2000 2248002 /* New Nigeria Expedition? */ swept to [[Wikivoyage talk:Nigeria Expedition]] 5289421 wikitext text/x-wiki <div style="text-align:left; background: var( --wv-optional-color, #f4f7fa); color: var( --color-base ); border: 1px solid #abc; padding: .3em; margin-bottom: 1.5em"> <div style="text-align:center; font-size:300%; line-height: 1; padding: 10px;">'''Welcome to the pub'''</div> {{shortcut|[[WV:Pub]]|[[WV:TP]]}} [[File:QA_icon_clr.svg|right|frameless|150px|link=]] The travellers' pub is for general discussion on Wikivoyage, and the place to ask questions when you're confused, lost, afraid, tired, annoyed, thoughtful, or helpful. 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Here are some of our hopes for the event:   * To bring all our active Wikivoyage communities together—especially those speaking Spanish, English (yes, I know this is the right community), and French, since they’re connected to the host countries.   * To team up with local chapters like Wikimedia Mexico, Wikimedia Canada, and the affiliates in the United States.   * To improve existing articles and create new ones about Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   * To have a centralnotice to keep everyone in the loop. We’re thinking of holding the event from June 11 to August 20, so it’s a good idea to start getting things ready now. I know this has [[Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup|come up before]], and I’d really love for you to join us in coordinating the event and reaching out to affiliates and/or volunteers who might be interested. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 03:03, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :Like last time, I'm happy to judge/evaluate the articles submitted as part of this contest once again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:36, 25 March 2026 (UTC) ::I support this initiative. I would say that it should be open to all Wikivoyage languages since many dominant national football teams don't use English, French or Spanish (looking at you, Portugal, Brazil and Germany). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] Can you let us know when this is set up? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:54, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm happy to do so... and I'm happy to clean up articles regarding football as well. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:33, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]]: Any updates on this btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::I apologize for the delay. We've been busy with the educational program and the event taking place in Mérida. I'll be contacting the communities in the next few days and requesting CentralNotice to publicize the event. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:36, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == New feature: Travel Tracker (RfC) == IRL procrastination, a random shower thought for better user retention, and 100 or so Gemini prompts (i.e. AI/vibecoding): the results of that led me to create [[Wikivoyage:Travel Tracker]]. It's a personal tool that any logged in user can use to track which countries they've visited. No scripts that need to be installed, just go to [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] and check it out for yourself. Why? Part of what got me hooked into [https://www.jetpunk.com/ Jetpunk] was exactly their country tracker. Many people use online sites to track their travels nowadays. The idea is so that casual users – users that occasionally edit Wikivoyage but only ever so often, perhaps choose to use this travel tracker, then are immediately incentivised to update their travel maps after visiting somewhere new, hopefully also updating some actual articles in the process. The tool still has many teething issues, some that will take time to fix, but it's usable for the most part. Alongside Andree's [[Wikivoyage:Trip Planner|trip planner]], I hope this too can be added to the topbar. I'm also planning on perhaps creating a similar tool for US/Indian/Mexican/Brazilian states, depending on how things go. Any feedback/fixes appreciated and welcome. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:43, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :This works well for me at first glance! (I found one glitch, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" isn't shading for me.) It would be fun to have a way to note regions and cities as well, then I'd probably use it as a "Places I've visited"/"Articles I've worked on" section on my User Page. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:28, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::The glitch is unfortunately a long-standing property of kartographer - it here are too many regions, it may not display all of them. Also, sometimes the OSM data import breaks. E.g. Thailand shape is quite broken currently, too. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:07, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yeah for the first I've found usually just a hard cache solves that issue. OSM data import breaks yeah I have no idea how to fix that (similar issue with Singapore too). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Created [[:phab:T422902]] for the Thailand/Singapore issue – seems to be a pretty widespread problem across WMF projects so I def think it's worth this getting looked into by more technical people than us. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Also have given the tracker a little bit of a revamp in terms of style + few finishing touches (like a numerical counter). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:05, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :For some reason Q38 (Italy) was added twice for me, using purely the editor. Otherwise, nice work :-) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:05, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::Ah, I see the issue (Estonia mistakenly had the Wikidata item of Italy) – fixed! :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::It's a fun tool. To make it more interesting, you could also provide an option to break it down by region (state, province, etc.) for the top ten countries by population or area. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 03:23, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :I've added this tool to the topbar – should work in both vector 2010 and vector 2022, but not skins older than that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC) :Wow, that feature works, on Temporary Accounts too. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 12:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::Since temporary accounts only lasts for 90 days from initial creation, @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] you may want to create an account soon because your current temporary account will expire by the end of this month. As for the tool itself, I noticed that your shaded countries don't show up on my end. On the broader picture, I propose that we limit this tool to registered accounts. Otherwise we will potentially have tonnes of abandoned Temporary Account map pages that people can't access after 3 months. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:45, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::I'd go further and say that I don't think temporary accounts should be able to create userspace pages at all for the same reason you mention. Maybe I'll start a separate discussion for that sometime later. But yeah @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] in your case, would recommend doing that (and then perhaps moving your map to your userspace under a registered account). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::If they can't create a User: space page, then they'll have a harder time telling us some things that we want to know (ordinary user page content, like languages spoken), and they won't be able to create a sandbox for testing, which could lead to making more mistakes in the mainspace. ::::Also, at the moment, this is not a big problem. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges?userExpLevel=unregistered&hidebots=1&hidepageedits=1&hidecategorization=1&hideWikibase=1&hidelog=1&hidenewuserlog=1&namespace=2&limit=1000&days=30&urlversion=2 Almost none are being created], and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=prefix%3AUser%3A~202&title=Special:Search&ns0=1 only 14 exist in total]. ::::When we reach the point of having, say, 100 or 500 or some other large number of such pages, I think we could have a generous deletion policy for User: pages, but I don't think we need a wholesale ban. By "generous", I mean that if it's more than, say, a year old and just test edits (or actually problematic in some way), then any admin should feel free to delete it. I do not mean that an admin marks their calendar to search and delete all User: pages because it just annoys the admin's sense of tidiness that ''those'' contributors were allowed to create pages in the User: space. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Hmm that's true, you do have a point especially because "Draft:" isn't a namespace here. I'll try to think of how else we could solve that issue. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::That is okay to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 00:40, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::Still any particular reason why you haven't just created an account btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For me, I have a preference. I would rather edit as temporary user, other than creating the registered or named account. I do not plan to stick around as much in the future. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:32, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I didn't propose to restrict Temporary Accounts from creating any "User:" pages. I am only proposing restriction on TAs creating the "/visited" pages because they can't stick around past 90 days. From a technical standpoint, is there a way to display a message only to TAs that "hey, you can use this tool locally but if you want to truly save it or show it to friends, you need to register an account"? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:06, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :I went to see if I could embed this on my main User page. Could you add an easy way to suppress the checkboxes, maybe by a flag on the VisitedMap template? Not only would that make this map embeddable, it would make it harder for me to check boxes on other people's pages! [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 21:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]]: You should be able to now embed this on your userpage (just by transcluding <nowiki>{{User:Gerode/Visited}}</nowiki>). Suppressing the checkboxes I've got planned, probably using the abuse filter (since there are ''some'' cases where I think it's okay and I'd rather a warn system over a complete disallow). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) Is there a limit to how many countries the tracker can show? On [[User:Asamboi/Visited|my map]], a bunch of random countries (the UK, France, Spain, Philippines, Laos) are not showing up even though they're selected. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :Usually it's a cache issue – [[Special:Purge]] should do the trick (they appear for me on your map). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:39, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::I would recommend adding a "refresh" button which functions like it's a purge, with a line telling user to click on the refresh button if the map doesn't update or have countries missing. We can't expect new users to know a special page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:49, 15 April 2026 (UTC) I like this idea (have always thought about it). It also pairs well with [[User:OhanaUnited/Edits around the world challenge|the world editing challenge]]. But at first save Australia and New Zealand weren't shaded until I refresh the page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) : Echoing other comments, this is a nice little gadget, I tried it out the other day. An idea for how to develop it further would be an additional layer for countries the user would like to visit (maybe in green or red?). In addition to Singapore which was mentioned above, also the main part of Morocco does not want to show up. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:26, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::So far I've fixed Thailand and HK on OSM. Singapore should be easy to fix, and I'll have to look into what's causing the issue for [[Serbia]] and [[Morocco]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::SG now also fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::: Uganda is not shown. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 05:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It seems to show for me – you might need to clear your cache or give it a refresh. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:45, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::Serbia's mapping to Kosovo. Let's not start the next world war shall we? :) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:20, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I [https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181317764 tried] to fix it last night – ig a waiting game to see how long it'll take for this change to be mirrored here. :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::::[https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181357478#map=6/28.61/-9.16 And Morocco]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:32, 15 April 2026 (UTC) ::::{{re|OhanaUnited}} Both Serbia and Morocco now fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::mexico, belize, panama, costa rica, Brazil, Argentina, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal (and probably a few more I have missed are not working for me). Is there a limit to how many you can add? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]] I debugged this some more and I am seeing a call to https://maps.wikimedia.org/geoshape?getgeojson for every single country in the map. So for 195 countries, the browser tries to open 195 concurrent or sequential connections. ::::::This architecture doesn't scale with our traffic and is currently triggering 429 requests which is likely why many of the countries are not showing for people. This also increases the risk that this feature could interfere with tools and other features on that site that may in future get rate limited. ::::::Can we look to get this fixed sometime next week, given this risk here? I suggest we use a single request with a pipe-separated or comma-separated list of Q-ids if that's possible or at minimum batch the queries with setTimeout and caching using mw.storage for subsequent requests. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::If it's possible to fix this, that would be appreciated (I'm not entirely sure how to make it such – I'm also a bit preoccupied this week and life irl has been quite hazy, but I'll give it a shot). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I've tried batching [[Module:VisitedMap]] – does that perhaps solve some of the issues? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Yes! That seems to have done the trick! Thank you for the speedy fix! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 04:20, 20 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Awesome! Glad to know that works. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::Do you know the reason why the link to the travel map doesn't appear on Traveller's pub page? It shows up on all other pages (Wikivoyage namespace, mainspace, user page space, etc.) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:02, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::I can see it in the 'usual spot' (under the user icon), but only when you scroll all the way up. When the icons transform into the 'top bar', the submenu doesn't contain the entry. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:30, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::This is on vector 2022 I take it? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :New bug I've noticed, once again with the Kartographer extension: for some reason, Germany and the Netherlands don't show up for anyone, but it works perfectly fine using {{tl|mapshape}}. I took a cursory look and there was nothing I could really pinpoint that was causing this issue, so maybe a phabricator task is needed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC) ::Interesting, the issue seems to have fixed itself overnight. Kartographer is weird man... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == New user problems == The project certainly needs new users, especially in areas where our coverage is weak. On the other hand, new users often do various problematic things because they naturally are not familiar with local policies & conventions. Overall, I think the old hands here do a reasonable job of correcting problems, welcoming people & pointing out issues, though there are times when some of the regulars need a reminder of [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]] and [[Wikivoyage_talk:Welcome,_copyeditors#Discouraging New Wikivoyage Editors|don't bite the newbies]]. I also think most new users do quite well at learning & adapting. Are there ways we could improve this? We point new users to [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors]]; does that need improvements ([[Wikivoyage_talk:Tips_for_new_contributors#Reorganize]])? What about [[Template:Welcome]]? In particular, should the template text be shortened, deleting things that duplicate parts of the Tips page? There are things we could do in software, but should we? Make the signup software display a link to Tips? Have the software that creates user pages automatically add the template? Have a bot that looks for empty "User talk:" pages & drops the template on them? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 11:49, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :Would you like to propose any specific edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :About making [[Special:CreateAccount]] display a link to Tips: How many of our first-time editors are creating a new account here? I believe that many of our contributors already have accounts from Wikipedia or Commons. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:39, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Summer of Wikivoyage in Albania and Kosovo 2026 == Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that the [[M:Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group|Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group]] will be organizing the Summer of Wikivoyage Edit-a-thon 2026 on May 8–9. This year, we are focusing on [[Kukës]], Albania, and other travel destinations in Albania and Kosovo in English language. There will be an offline event, and everyone is also welcome to join online on Saturday from 10:00–17:00 (GMT+2) on [https://meet.jit.si/WoALUG here]. See you there! Thank you! [[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]] ([[User talk:Vyolltsa|talk]]) 15:21, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :Awesome, and thanks for the notice! I look forward to working with the group. The edit-a-thons on Albania and Kosovo are always done well. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]], thanks again! ::@[[User:Ruhan.paco|Ruhan.paco]], @[[User:Enarda Muhadri|Enarda Muhadri]] and @[[User:ErgisaHoxha|ErgisaHoxha]], welcome, and thanks for adding information! ::There are three things I want to call your attention to: ::(1) Default address information (starting with the name of the town, if it's the same as the article title) is not included in addresses on this site. ::(2) The "directions" tab in listings is a place for a parenthetical phrase (so no sentences) and includes only things like cross streets and if someplace is directly across the street or down the block from a huge landmark like the main railway station. ::(3) Wikivoyage does not approve of stating in any listing that anyplace is "near" x or y, because that is vague though possibly promotional and usually not worth noting if an address - and even better, [[WV:Geocoding|geocoordinates]] - are provided. ::@[[User:MegiNnnnn|MegiNnnnn]], some of your edits have another, more basic issue addressed by [[User:Ground Zero]] on your user talk page: a lack of information. All listings must include street addresses, geocoding (latitude/longitude) or at least some kind of way for readers to find them, and if at all possible, contact information, too. ::I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please feel free to share these words of advice among your collaborators! ::All my best, ::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:57, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm not going to name names here, but I had to delete a listing for [[WV:DT|touting]] and obviously copying and pasting from a promotional site in violation of [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]]. Don't do that. And also, please use [[WV:Listings]] templates for all specific listings (not general activities like fishing, though). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:06, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Welcome to @[[User:Ledion Aga|Ledion Aga]], @[[User:MrsNora|MrsNora]], @[[User:MrsHajrie|MrsHajrie]], @[[User:Marigen Kovaçi|Marigen Kovaçi]], and please look over this subthread. I may have left someone out. Is there a complete list of participants somewhere? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::Some of the contributors may not able to understand your comments without our support. Please give us some time to clean up. Here is the full list of [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/WoALUG/Wikivoyage_Kuk%C3%ABs_2026/home edits from the participants]. Thank you for your understanding! [[User:Arianit|Arianit]] ([[User talk:Arianit|talk]]) 16:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Sure thing. Thanks for all you do! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Wiki Loves Bangla 2026 has started, Join Now! == <div style="padding:15px; font-size:120%; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0; border:2px solid #c90023; background-color:#FFFFFF;color:var(--color-base-fixed,#202122); border-radius:8px;"> [[File:Wiki Loves Bangla wordmark logo-en.svg|right|100px|frameless|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025]] Hello, We are excited to announce that [[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|Wiki Loves Bangla 2026]] has started! This year’s theme focuses on '''Bengal festivals''', inviting participants to capture and share images and videos of the diverse cultural celebrations across Bengal. '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla|Wiki Loves Bangla]]''' is an international photography contest on Wikimedia Commons aimed at documenting Bengali culture and heritage worldwide. 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[https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:UploadWizard&uselang=bn&campaign=Wlbangla Click here to upload your media], or visit the [[Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|main project page]] for full details. Your contributions help document and preserve Bengal’s rich cultural heritage for the world. For any questions, email us or join our [https://t.me/WikiLovesBangla Telegram group]. Warm regards,<br> '''Wiki Loves Bangla Team'''. <nowiki>#WikiLovesBangla</nowiki> </div> [[User:Moheen|<span style="text-shadow:#8b9dc3 3px 3px 2px;"><span style="font family:'All Things Pink'" color="#3b5998"><b>~ Moheen</b></span></span>]] [[User Talk:Moheen|<sup>(keep talking)</sup>]] 20:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :I hope the event is a smashing success! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 22 April 2026 (UTC) ::Seconded, would be even more amazing if some of those photos submitted can be used in some of our articles here. Either way, all the best, [[User:Moheen|Moheen]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC) == Abolishing the see, do, eat and drink sections of region articles == {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Outline regions}} – that's the number of outline region articles there are at present. Out of {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Region articles}}. That puts the number of outline region articles at about 68%, as of writing this message. A majority of articles you'll stumble across will have no content in either the see, do, eat and drink sections, and it's very explainable: writing content in most region articles is a fairly time-consuming exercise whilst simultaneously also being one of the least read sections. In most cases, we want people to focus more on the understand, get in and get around sections for region articles rather than things to see or do, let alone eat/drink (which should really be mostly covered by individual city/park articles). My solution is rather simple: remove the see, do, eat and drink sections as mandatory headings for outline and usable articles (but they should be a requirement for guide and star articles) so the site can have a bit of a more polished look. This site has had over 20 years to prove that these sections have been useful, and they haven't. I'm aware this is a bit different to all our other categories of articles, but regions are a bit of a unique case in that a) we don't list individual listings on region pages and b) the see, do, eat and drink sections provide so little value in a majority of cases. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:10, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I thought eat, drink and sleep were already optional for region articles. See and do shouldn't be optional. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Sleep is, but not eat/drink per [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Let's make eat and drink optional, but I disagree with making see and do optional. There needs to be a summary of things or at least types of things to see and do in a region for it to be really usable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::That's fair I suppose –&nbsp;I don't feel too strongly about see/do so I'm fine with just eat/drink if that's what we all want. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::::We might want to have a discussion on the [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]] page to make it official, don't you think? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:23, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::All that this can achieve is to make the metrics look a bit better, by lowering the quality threshold for a regional page to be considered "usable" – a bar that is already set low. Scrappy uninformative pages will remain scrappy and uninformative, not worth reading. :::::: ::::::“Overhang” is the term I use for regional pages that remain outline even though their constituent pages are of good standard. My guess is that these are few, do we have any numbers about that? If (as seems likely) the outline regions mostly have outline cities, parks etc then it’s sensible to put the effort into the latter. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:50, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Probably should've started the discussion there, but I think for such a major high-profile change I'd prefer the pub as the venue of discussion over [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:29, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I wonder how often we have a regional article without usable articles below it. I have occasionally added attractions to a regional article because there was no 'city' article to stick it in. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:52, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Personally I think that's fine tbh – though I suppose in those cases that's where the question of whether a rural area article is more favorable arises. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) Agree with whoever said make it optional. I agree that most of the time they would be unnecessary but there are enough corner cases. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 21:06, 23 April 2026 (UTC) I agree that region articles should have See and Do, and we should work towards filling those in, rather than removing them. Eat and Drink are useful, and exist in some region articles, but it does seem unlikely that we will be able to expand those any time soon. They should be optional, and removed if empty. I don't think Sleep should be in region articles at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:19, 23 April 2026 (UTC) : Although [[Hebrides|here]] is an example of a useful Sleep section in a region article. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Regions should have See and Do, and can usefully have Buy, Eat, Drink or Sleep. Unfortunately you usually need to know a region well to provide complete content in any of these sections. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:03, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Nicely put, AlasdairW. A really good Region SHOULD have Buy, Eat, Drink and Sleep sections that provide a high-level overview (similar to the Hberides article that Ground Zero cited. I agree that listings generally don't belong in Region articles (unless there isn't an appropriate city article for it). I'm okay with having all those sections be optional for regions, but feel strongly that they should be REQUIRED for a region article to become Guide or Star. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 17:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::This has prompted me to expedite the outline regions on my "to do" list, and for starters [[Hebrides]] (cited above, and already usable) was missing Eat and Drink. Quickly sorted. Three more can be done soon, improving the metrics by just under 0.1%. If we all put our shoulder to the wheel this problem will be swiftly fettled. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:28, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::'''Actual requirements''': The cited [[Wikivoyage:region article template|region article template]] (at least since before [[Special:Permalink/4786171|10 Dec]]) says about these four sections (the last sentence of each): "If there isn't anything to say about the region's [whatever] that isn't already covered by the descriptions in the Regions/Cities/Other destinations sections, or in the Understand section, then this section can be omitted." :::::For usable, "the most prominent attractions [must be] identified with directions"; for guide, there must be "information on multiple attractions and things to do". The [[[[Special:Permalink/994173|region article status]] page doesn't require the sections under discussion to exist, for any status. :::::I indeed think one needs to say something about the most prominent attractions of a region before the page can be seen as usable. Also having Eat, Drink, See and Do sections in the template is reasonable, as that should make the editor think about what usable could be said about cuisine, nightlife and attractions. For some regions, what needs to be said is already in the city listings or in Understand, making the separate sections redundant. That's fine. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:11, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::So to clean up region articles for regions you know: think whether there is something region-specific to say about the four subjects, check whether it is already said in other sections and either put content in the empty sections or remove them. If you are not sure about some section for some region, just leave those section headers for somebody else to make the decision. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :So 3 weeks later...I take it that there's general support for making eat/drink optional, but keeping see and do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::Maybe we should allow usable region articles to refer the reader to a larger region (or the country/state) article for information on eat, drink and sleep. That leaves the section in place, so any region specifics are more easily added. So if [[Hebrides]] didn't have anything to say for sleep, it would say "See [[Scotland#Sleep]]". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 12:00, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::Have you checked the guideline I linked? Is there something in it you would like to change? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the Eat and Drink sections of [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]], replace "then this section can be omitted" with "provide a link to a this section in a a bigger region (which could be the country)". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:31, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Do we need sections that only have that link? Can't it just be included in context in Understand or even be regarded as implicit – the country's cuisine is usually described in the country article and in the absence of an eat section I assume readers would consult the country article without any pointer? In the case where nightlife is concentrated to one of the region's cities (not too uncommon), that can be said in the city's bullet as well as in Understand. :::::Of course, ''if'' we want that section, we can include such a sentence in Drink. But I think one-sentence sections are ugly, they look incomplete, and may attract tries at saying something, often resulting in pointless or redundant text, and perhaps listings that belong elsewhere. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:09, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In cases like [[Greater Lyon]] and [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]], the later of which has an extensive Eat section, it may of course be worthwhile to point out at which level of regions that description is to be found. If the region is indeed "capital of French gastronomy", then the section should probably not be omitted – there ought to be something to say. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:16, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::My thoughts are mostly with LPfi's – it should generally be implied with our region structure, not that I think many people often read the eat/drink ections in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm surprised you don't think they do. I would tend to think they would, as food is one of the most interesting things to many travellers and people generally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It ''should'' be the case, but generally I (and a few people I've talked to irl about) find most eat/drink sections to be far too lacking to actually bother reading when many better sources exist online. Even when it comes to listings, it's not all that often I actually consult Wikivoyage for places to eat or drink, and nowhere near the same level as I do for see/do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I'd distinguish between listings for specific eateries and descriptions of a local cuisine. I'm always interested in reading the latter, especially if it's well written and a good read. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Hmm true, you have a point there. I do suppose that eat/drink sections of country articles (and also major region articles, like [[Quebec]]) tend to be a ''lot'' more useful than say the eat/drink sections of say [[South Central Iowa]] (which, in my opinion, can be safely removed). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:26, 20 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'd rather see something like "As with most of Scotland, self-catering cottages, camping, and bed-and-breakfast inns are available in the Hebrides" (customizing the text to whatever is most relevant). There could be a link on the opening phrase to [[Scotland#Sleep]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC) == Digital life in China == Hello from China. I wrote [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/User:Brycehughes/Staying_connected_in_China this]. It is meant to be what I wish I had read before I went to China. I learned the hard way; I hope others don't have to (especially now that China is opening up re visa-free access). I am seeking some advice: 1) Is this appropriate for a standalone article? 2) If yes, then what template to use and also how to title it? 3) If no, then should I integrate it into China or just junk it? Basically I'd like your help in what to do with this. Any advice appreciated, thanks. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 15:25, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :I think your write-up is valuable and practical, and I think the topic is too big to fit in [[China#Connect]]. I like your current title or [[Internet access in China]], to match the [[Internet access|general article]]. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 15:55, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with your assessment. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:09, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::Me too. [[User:GrinningIodize|GrinningIodize]] ([[User talk:GrinningIodize|talk]]) 18:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Yes, this article is valuable, especially as it has radically changed my attitude towards China as a whole. I was blocked at English Wikipedia back in 2021 for my blind hate towards China and Chinese, for which I have apologized repeatedly. And now, your article has sparked my curiosity towards that very country, its culture and people. It should be titled [[Internet access in China]], as suggested by Gerode above. Thank you for writing this and also changing my mind for good. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:47, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Hey, glad I could change your mind. Not sure how this article did it but whatever works. I've traveled to a few countries at this point and one thing I always notice is everybody basically wants to just get the kids to school on time, etc. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) :::Sing it, brother. Getting the kids a good education, and taking care of the aging parents is universal. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:20, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::In the west, taking care of aging parents is less? In India they die in your house. Dunno. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:35, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::::I remember having tea with a guy in Isfahan. After we talked politics for a while, we ended up talking eldercare. He wanted to move to Tehran for career reasons. He was younger than me, but I have been through it in Toronto. The issues were similar. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:26, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I'd say still way more socially accepted in the west to send your aging parents to a nursing home than it is outside the west. As someone who's culturally from a non-western background, sadly not uncommon to witness drama with extended family when it comes to these sorts of matters. :( //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Sounds like I can keep the title, link at the [[China]] article. Technical stuff e.g. what templates to add can be done by more savvy people later. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:37, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Also it is a silly banner image but these things make me laugh. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:38, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Done and done. Please feel free to add proper templates to [[Staying connected in China|the article]] anyone so it's well fitted in the tree. Thanks, [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::[[Staying connected in China|Staying connected in China]]. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:58, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Ooh this is a good topic – I've read about advice on this here and there on Reddit, but never a full comprehensive guide. Nice work on this! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) I wonder if we should cover bringing burner phones/devices in this page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Certainly could, although my target for the article was more the I-want-to-watch-YouTube crowd as opposed to the I-want-privacy crowd. Could have a section on privacy I suppose. (Somewhat ironically, I have a burner phone, but I bought it for entering the USA.) [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:48, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think [[burner phones]] could be an entirely separate travel topic, since China isn't the only place where such advice would be applicable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Many people need burner laptops, but perhaps that's different enough to be handled in [[Computers]]. I assume that what needs to be said (and can be kept up to date) can be said on a screenful or two, so wouldn't make that article too long. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:26, 25 April 2026 (UTC) It looks a useful article. If you know, it would be worth adding a note saying how much this applies to Hong Kong or Macau. The Great Firewall may be less active there, but it has been 7 years since I was last in Hong Kong. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 09:52, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Same boat as you... I haven't been to Hong Kong since 2017. If anyone knows feel free to add. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 10:57, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Well, the Great Firewall applies mainly to mainland China, and HK and Macau don't face such restrictions AFAIK. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 13:36, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::Yes, I can back that up. I have friends in Shenzhen who often head over to Hong Kong because it's more convenient for accessing the open internet. [[User:ShuaiXuesheng|ShuaiXuesheng]] ([[User talk:ShuaiXuesheng|talk]]) 14:44, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::The Great Firewall does not apply to Hong Kong. You can still freely use Wikipedia, Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram and YouTube. Can't comment on Macau but I would imagine it's the same thing. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 16:25, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think the only risk with Hong Kong is that during political crises the CCP can lean on the HK government to restrict access. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 08:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 06:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Changes to autoconfirmed requirements from next week == For those not following the tech news, [[:phab:T418484]] will be a pretty important update for how autoconfirmed is configured on all wikis. Namely, to quote the tech news: {{blockquote|There is a new change in how new users are autoconfirmed that will improve anti-vandalism protection. Currently, users who have had an account for a few days and made a few edits are automatically added to the Autoconfirmed users group. This configuration tends to be exploited by some vandals, who create accounts and start to use them only after some time. To mitigate this, the configuration will be updated next week so that – for the purpose of becoming autoconfirmed – the account age will be counted from their first edit, instead of registration date. The numeric value of the age threshold will remain the same. This change will be deployed only to wikis which require at least one edit as part of the autoconfirmation conditions.}} I've made the change to [[Wikivoyage:Autoconfirmed users]] accordingly, but I do think this is a change that should be more widely announced to the community. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:12, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :Seems like a good change. Thanks for amending the page, but I think the people for whom the knowledge is essential are quite few over here, and I assume most of them check the pub (or the technical news), so I wouldn't be worried about somebody missing it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:49, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::I trust that this works. A few years ago I had trouble with a vandal who had been blocked. His modus perandi was to create a new account, make a dozen or so reasonable edits (not difficult to do - a typo here, a grammatical correction there) and then he started harrassing me. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:09, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I think this will have little effect on long-term abusers. If the current pattern is "create account, wait 4 days, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, and then start harassing", then the only think that changes is the order of the elements: "create account, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, wait 4 days, and then start harassing". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:40, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It still does prevent getting autoconfirmed while doing a series of block-worthy edits, with no preceding good or neutral ones. I assume some abusers don't move over to the new strategy. (And this also has no effect one those doing just one edit per account – if it helps against some abusers, then it is good.) The downside is that somebody who registered an account for reading and now does a few edits doesn't immediately become autoconfirmed. I don't think they expect that, so it is no big deal. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:29, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::At present there are very few LTAs that follow this pattern – and I'd say because most LTAs are not bright enough to have the capability of making good edits in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:38, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :Good change as well, I support this change. Vandalism is rife. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:21, 28 April 2026 (UTC) == Scriptbooks == We have various foreign-language phrasebooks covered at [[phrasebooks]]. However, there's only one article that isn't about language but about a writing system, and that is [[Learning Devanagari]], a "scriptbook". The very existence of such a "scriptbook" means there could be scriptbooks on Cyrillic or Perso-Arabic. However, the [[Cyrillic]] articles are deleted and salted for being "out of scope". So, should scriptbooks exist on Wikivoyage at all, or be migrated elsewhere (like Wikibooks or Wikiversity)? '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:13, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :As far as I know, travellers are more likely to talk to locals than reading scripts, especially as written languages can be translated with the translation services on your phone. Probably that's why we have so many phrasebooks and only one "scriptbook". Of course, there are obscure writing systems that translation services can't parse, and phrasebooks of respective languages are enough to cover such cases (since only one or few languages would use such obscure scripts). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :: There are downsides to pointing your smartphone at every sign you want to read. For Cyrillic, learning the letters isn't too hard, so anybody travelling to Russia (or Ukraine) should try. On the other hand, the alphabets could easily be explained in the phrasebooks, with remarks on pronunciation in context, so I don't think a scriptbook is warranted – but neither do I think it should be salted. :: Devanagari is more complex, and the ligature are not very intuitive for most English speakers. I think that included the content of that article into half a dozen individual phrasebooks wouldn't be a good alternative. How to handle the writing system is a judgement call and I wouldn't rule out other scriptbooks, although I cannot remind me any writing system for which I would recommend that solution. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:43, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :I agree that while phrasebooks are useful for travelers, scriptbooks might be valuable, particularly for complex writing systems. They could be a good resource, especially for those not easily translated by phone apps. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:20, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Error on my own page == Got this message on an edit I tried to make on MY OWN userpage: ''Unfortunately, this action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed.'' ''If you believe your action was constructive, please leave a message on the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. In your message, state what you were trying to do and the title of the page you were trying to edit.'' ''A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: <u>Unregistered or New user blanking someone else's user or user talk page</u>'' Here is my abuse log for confirmation<br>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29 https://fr.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29] What? It's my page! Wdym? [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 12:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|SHB2000}} created an anti-spam filter (#66) that seems to be catching you. Maybe they can help. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:06, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::Okay. Thanks. [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:07, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::66 is flag-only (mainly so it can get picked up by [[m:SWViewer|SWViewer]]), seems to be 35 that's catching your edits – the main issue here seems to be that your account isn't autoconfirmed. I've given you confirmed perms since your other account is already autoconfirmed which should hopefully stop the filter from disallowing your edits. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:14, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:18, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It was filter 35 that was the culprit. It seems the error was my fault: I used a construction that didn't work as expected. I am sorry. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 16:48, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It is all good! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 02:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == FTT icon no longer displaying == Does anyone else see this same issue of no FTT icon appearing? Take a look at the pagebanner on [[common scams]] or [[Hamad International Airport]] for what I mean. The links work, but the icon doesn't. (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //02:00, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :I do not see an icon. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :There is no icon for me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::The link to the image seems to have been broken somehow. The file still exists ([[c:File:Writing Circle.svg]]) (I also uploaded a [[c:File:Writing Circle white.svg|white version]] for use in {{tl|Banner}} which for consistency might be better?). The fix here should be to update the link in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] on line 128. I don't have those permissions (interface admin) any more. Instead, @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree]], [[User:Andyrom75|Andy]], [[User:Atsirlin|Atsirlin]] and [[User:Jdlrobson|JDL]] should be able to make the necessary edit. <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 19:39, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::hopefully fixed, we'll see when MW/ResourceLoader reloads the caches.. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:14, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I see the FTT icon in the upper right of the banner for [[Common scams]], so apparently that fixed it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:17, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yep that did the fix – cheers, Wauteurz and Andree. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:34, 1 May 2026 (UTC) == My Culture is not a Costume video == If you are reading this, I suggest you to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5cARFJw8 Summary: Cultural appropriation should never be a thing across America, including all of these holidays, and in daily life. The Halloween costumes that co-opt their cultures, are described as insensitive, dehumanizing, and unrepresentative of the culture, asked by six women. These women had a distaste of what their culture is used as Halloween costumes, and the reasons they presented, as erasing their culture, stereotypical, and a ignorance of the rich history of ethnic minorities. The most important of all, is that traditional attire, is considered to be sacred in different cultures, outside Western countries and nations. Reminder: Please see the [[Halloween]] article, and the [[respect]] too. This quotation would be: {{q|Another consideration is that some costumes may grossly misrepresent diverse cultures or cause offence and upset to others. There has also been considerable debate about cultural appropriation. Purported 'Arab', 'Mexican', 'Indian', 'Geisha', or 'Asylum Patient' costume choices have all come under scrutiny. Costumes that mimic police or military style clothing (including those of historical regimes), may also cause offence or be mistaken for genuine.|Buy: Costumes}} Thank you for reading this. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26450-12|&#126;2026-26450-12]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26450-12|talk]]) 19:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide. We are not going to tell people what costumes to wear on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:31, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think there's a bit of "know your audience" here. Around the time this old YouTube video was created, the Twitterverse blew up over a white American teen wearing a Chinese dress to a formal party. However, Chinese people in China thought it was acceptable.[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/world/asia/chinese-prom-dress.html][https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2144595/go-ahead-appropriate-my-culture] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:58, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::I wear batik shirts all summer, and if anyone wanted to object to it (no-one has), I'd insist that they have a conversation with me in Malay. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:29, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :This has to be a troll post. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 09:34, 2 May 2026 (UTC) ::If you're doing it respectfully and acknowledge its origins, I don't see what's wrong with someone else's ethnic costume. When Katy Perry wore a kimono in one of her music videos, some Japanese-Americans were outraged, but people actually from Japan were perplexed as to why it was even controversial at all. And I've worn a traditional Indian shirt to a Deepavali party, and nobody found it offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 07:26, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Key to wearing costumes of other cultures is doing it respectfully, although the risk of committing faux pas is still there. Wearing them for Halloween is probably more controversial than wearing them in proper context, such as the Deepavali. Having Finns dressed as Sámi (unknowingly combining details in conflicting ways) performing "genuine" Sámi rituals for tourists is indeed seen as cultural appropriation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:55, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Spirit Airlines gone bust == It seems [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-shutdown-what-to-know-rcna343222 Spirit has gone bust] last night. Currently about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?limit=500&fulltext=1&search=Spirit+Airlines&title=Special:Search&profile=default&ns0=1 320ish mentions] of the airline, so will be a massive undertaking to fix this, but any help would be appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:59, 3 May 2026 (UTC) :Some articles of [[India]] still mention Jet Airlines and GoAir, both of which have gone bust long ago. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:47, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::Would be a worthwhile project to remove mentions of those too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:28, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :I suppose we'll have to search for all mentions of Spirit Airlines in other articles. Or maybe hold off to see who buys their assets. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:01, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::They've already had two rounds of bankruptcy. I don't think that a revival is at all likely. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:31, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Was more thinking a merger than a revival, that another airline would buy some of the planes and take over at least a portion of their routes. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I expect all the remaining assets (everything from whole airplanes to office chairs to lease contracts on airport gates) to get sold off as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. I don't expect other airlines to really "take over their routes", but instead for some of them to increase the number of flights on routes that they were already serving, and a few to add a few new routes. Adding a new route can't be done overnight, so any airline that announces a new destination in the coming weeks has already been planning this for a while. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Do you guys [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ want to buy it]? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:48, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::Shouldn't have vibecoded those servers... [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 12:58, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::Reminds me of [[:w:Global Airlines|Global Airlines]]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::It looks like they're up to US $88 million in "unverified" pledges. That's 17% of the bailout that Spirit had been seeking a week ago, and that various news sources said might keep the airline operational for as little as six months. So... enough to keep the airline going this month, assuming that all the pledges are real (and they never are, though in some fundraising areas, you might get as high as 90%)? ::And then it dies again, of course. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:21, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::To keep it running, they need a sound business model and good management. They claim that the bankruptsy was due to the evilness of Wall Street (or so I interpret their message). They could be right, but it seems that running an airline company isn't easy these days, be it a legacy or budget one. If the business model really did work, then it is up to having the money and good management, and to not get vulnerable to Wall Street evilness (better not take loans from them). It would be really nice to hear them succeed, but I won't bet my mite on that. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I've read that they haven't been profitable since the pandemic in 2020. That suggests that they don't have a sound business model. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I mean LCCs around the world outside of Europe have been struggling since the pandemic, but Spirit was on a whole different level. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:25, 5 May 2026 (UTC) : What can we do by way of practical advice for travellers? There have been a fair number of stories about stranded passengers, stuck paying for a different flight, often at a higher price because one-way is usually more expensive than half of a return ticket & immediate flights more expensive than booking ahead. [https://people.com/spirit-airlines-passengers-recall-being-stranded-at-airports-after-airline-s-closure-11965179 Spirit passengers stranded], [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/travel/thomas-cook-airline-collapse.html Thomas Cook] a few years ago involving 600,000 victims by some estimates, [https://www.islands.com/1996300/airlines-bankrupt-never-recovered/ 10 Airlines That Went Bankrupt And Never Recovered], ... : There are sites with advice about this, [https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/service-cessations-bankruptcy US DOT], [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds PBS], [https://www.iata.org/contentassets/2e46aace261040b9a47fb7b9da18efc9/airline-bankruptcy-position-paper.pdf IATA] & several travel guides. It seem to boil down to seeking a refund from your credit card company & looking for "rescue fares" where other airlines offer a discount. : Are there good ways to reduce this risk? Always pay with a credit card? Does [[travel insurance]] cover this? Should you fly only on major airlines? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::I think Finland (the EU?) offers some protection if you book in the right way, after many passengers got stranded some years ago (COVID-19? 2008?). I think companies in the travel business are required to put money in a fund that covers their liabilities, so at least passengers should get their money back (I could be awfully wrong about the details). If you book through a travel bureau, then they take the responsibility (they probably have insurance). Then, of course, you shouldn't book via a "convenience flag" company. I believe that suitable travel insurance also covers this, but read the fine print. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/planning/what-to-do-if-tour-company-airline-goes-bankrupt.htm indicates that travel insurance with what seems to be called "insolvency cover" (not very common) can help. US credit card issuers must refund the price of cancelled flights, but that doesn't seem to be true elsewhere. :::I don't think that "only fly on major airlines" is reasonable. Airline bankruptcies are pretty uncommon in wealthier worlds. However, "don't fly on one that's already in bankruptcy proceedings" might be a reasonable rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the UK, and I think most of Europe, you have better consumer protection if you book a "package" of flight and hotel for a single price from a travel agent (which can be a part of the airline). If the airline goes bust when you are away, the travel agent has to arrange to get you home (without further charge), and the scheme is backed with a bond held by the CAA. See [[:W:Air Travel Organisers' Licensing]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes. EU regulations require that businesses that sell packages place a deposit that should cover expenses for bankrupt partners (they estimate the costs themselves, so a bankrupt business may not be able to cover everything). In addition to returning money paid to them for unavailable services, they have to arrange and pay your journey back, if the return was part of the package. This applies only if you bought a package. If you reserve flight and accommodation through them separately, or book things yourself with their assistance (so that you get agreements with the individual businesses), then their liabilities are very limited – but they should clearly inform you that this isn't a package deal. :::::If you bought tickets yourself, you have to either ask the company itself (which may have priority liabilities worth more than its assets) or your credit company, which only need to pay back what you paid, no additional expenses. You choose which of them to ask for compensation. :::::(I did not read the directive, but a bunch of official advice.) :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:03, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :btw a bit late, but kudos to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] and [[User:Anyone150|Anyone150]] for doing the bulk of the removals. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is there an unannounced Montenegro editing event? == In the last couple of days, we've seen a number of new articles about attractions in Montenegro, few if any of them destinations by Wikivoyage definitions laid out on the [[WV:What is an article]] page, and all of them in a custom, non-Wikivoyage structure with personal comments. Are these all by one person who's using multiple accounts, or is this some kind of unannounced event? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Please respond, @[[User:Andjela555|Andjela555]], @[[User:Zinuo67|Zinuo67]], @[[User:~2026-25860-58|~2026-25860-58]], @[[User:~2026-27229-97|~2026-27229-97]], @[[User:~2026-27107-15|~2026-27107-15]], @[[User:Stasya Kostova|Stasya Kostova]], @[[User:~2026-26916-20|~2026-26916-20]]. You are well-intentioned, and most of the titles you are adding articles for deserve to be listed on this site, in the article for the nearest town, but because you do not know about [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]] and have no idea what Wikivoyage style (for example, [[Wikivoyage:Article templates]], [[Wikivoyage:Pronouns]] and [[Wikivoyage:Goals]]) is, you are creating a mess, and if there is a planning or discussion page somewhere, one of us can post some basic Wikivoyage style and policy information to it to try to stop the mess from spreading. Please tell us who organized this editing event and who instructed you about what to add to Wikivoyage and how. It's important for us to know. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:21, 5 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} Interestingly, from a CU check, it seems: ::* {{checkuser|Zinuo67}} ::* {{checkuser|Veda-Meda2015}} ::* {{checkuser|Ece Mira 67777}} ::* {{checkuser|Stasya Kostova}} ::* {{checkuser|Miona Colanovic}} ::are all a 100% match (no account blocks have been made, however). At least technically, there is no indication of this coming from a shared address either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:23, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::Weird. Thanks for checking. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::: {{u|Stasya Kostova}} created [[Skočidjevojka Bay]] which needs to be cleaned up (couldn't find the correct template to tag for cleanup). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::There is no such template because we don't have enough editors to say "you do it!" But if I lack time or need help, I usually post a notice on an article's talk page, where to be fair it's often ignored, and I may forget about it for some time, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:46, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In the case of [[Skočidjevojka Bay]], it should probably just be tagged with {{tl|stub}}. The template automatically populates it into a category if it's still like that after 7 days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I have tagged it to merge into [[Petrovac]], as I don't think there is enough there for an article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:24, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ==Policy for the phrase "adult entertainment"== An earlier version of the [[Southern California]] article used the phrase "adult entertainment" (see [[Talk:Southern California]] for discussion). As "adult entertainment" is a euphemism for pornography (but not always understood as such by non-native readers), we should have a policy which complies with [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] and [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first]]. I made a draft in [[Wikivoyage:Words to avoid]]. Please contribute with your opinions. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :I don't think policy/guideline pages are places for drafts. If you had meant your new text to be a draft, you should have put it in the talk page for the policy/guideline page. It seemed non-controversial to me, and as I mentioned elsewhere, I support it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:53, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with Ikan here. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:01, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::I also agree with Ikan on this one. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 21:27, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I am happy with the addition. To me "Adult movies" could be those which have been given an "18 certificate", and violence could be the main reason for the rating. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:12, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm all for avoiding any promotion of sex tourism, but I'm not sure a knee-jerk reaction to automatically make a phrase verboten is at all useful. I often travel with my family and I would like to know where the shady hotels are so I can avoid them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Just for transparency, this is what Yvwv added: ::::::{{blockquote|adult entertainment: Can be understood as a euphemism for pornography, striptease, sex toy stores, and other sexually themed attractions. If such attractions comply with the [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] they can be described without euphemism; a strip club can be called a strip club. Use expressions with "adults" in an unambigous way.}} :::::://<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:34, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::'''Oppose''' the addition of "adult entertainment" to the words to avoid list. IMHO, we need to cut that list down to just those that are genuinely useful to avoid. Well over half have perfectly legitimate uses on a travel wiki. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:46, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::: To sort out misunderstanding, see [[Wikivoyage talk:Words to avoid]] for discussion. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 08:14, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I think that the confusing situations should be mentioned. Here's one short way to do that: :::::::* Use expressions with "adults" in an unambiguous way (e.g., "Adults only (age 18+)"). :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 7 May 2026 (UTC) == Main Page revamps, part 2 == As mentioned about a month and a bit ago, I'm in the midst of trying to modernise the look of this site. The second stage of those revamps is now at [[User:SHB2000/revamped main]], which revamps the sister projects section. The style replicates the redesign agreed upon with part 1 of the revamps when we got rid of the blue box. Any thoughts and feedback welcome. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC) :It looks virtually identical to me, so I think it's certainly fine. The sister projects footer is the only real difference and is a little more clean and clear, so I {{support}}. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:40, 10 May 2026 (UTC) : {{support}} Looks fine to me. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:13, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :'''Wikifunctions''' is listed twice with somewhat different descriptions. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 15:16, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::Done, good catch. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC) : I notice that the links to other language versions are down at the end. I wonder if the people who need them most will find them there. Should they be more prominent? Perhaps in the top box? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:38, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::Rather confusingly, we also don't display the language versions on mobile at all – is there any design-related reason behind this? (if not, then that will be part 3 of revamps) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :::On mobile Minerva I am seeing various issues. The image in the discover section should push the text below and there is lots of blank whitespace. The map at the top is floating away from every thing else. :::Since most of our readership is on mobile I think it is important to address these. Please be sure to test it on a real phone and ensure you are viewing the default Minerva skin. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::That seems to be an issue with the existing Main Page too. My reforms only change the Sister Projects section, which seems to work perfectly fine for me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:47, 13 May 2026 (UTC) LGTM, thanks for doing this. Possibly a nitpick, but could the bottom row of the sister projects box be made symmetrical? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 05:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :TT, this is not strictly possible without doing a lot to change the layout, since what will be symmetrical depends on your browser, monitor size, etc. On my computer, there are two rows of seven icons, which is balanced down the middle and looks quite clean. If I resize my browser window, it flows to four rows of four and one row of two, which is not symmetrical. I think the more meaningful discussion is about which projects to include. I personally would like to see [[:outreach:]] added, but I don't think it's critical. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::The main reason it wasn't included is because I'd literally forgotten :P. btw if you do see any missing projects, please do add them to [[User:SHB2000/WikivoyageSister]] since I won't be on my computer for the next few days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::Done, template now updated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == Wikidata, adding co-ordinates == [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Events/Coordinate_Me_2026 COORDI­NATE ME], a wikidata contest for adding geolocation data in 26 chosen countries. Since we use that data & may have data in listings that could be on WD, perhaps some people here could help. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 04:12, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :This contest is wrought with problems, like tracking inaccuracies and errors, unresponsive organizer and delayed prize awards. Take a look at the contest's talk page in previous years to see all the issues it had. I have [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grants_talk:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/General_Support_Fund/WMAT_Multi-Year-Plan_Grant_2025-2027&oldid=27559767 spoken against] funding this year's contest due to fiscal and logistical mismanagement. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:52, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :Out of ~300000 listings we have around 4000 are like that - that we have WD for them, but the WD doesn't have coords... Now the question is, if we want to blindly export that, or what..... :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:56, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have many cities that have listings but the listings (with or without Wikidata) don't have coords. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 22:12, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == Franks Gatukök Göteborg Central == There is a hamburger and hot dog stand called Franks Gatukök in central Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish), right in front of the Gothernburg Central Station. I can personally verify this - I visited it less than a month ago. It also shows up at Google Maps. However, it doesn't appear to have any sort of website. Googling for "Franks Gatukök" gives a link to the site https://www.franksgatukok.se/ which lists several locations in Sweden, none of which is anywhere near Gothenburg Central Station. Their Facebook page doesn't list it either. Does anyone know if there is some sort of website for this location? If there is none, can it be listed on the Gothenburg article anyway? [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 18:24, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :Sure it can be listed! Just don't include a website if there isn't any. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == A possible editorial action against WMF for laying off Union staff == You should be aware that [[meta:Talk:Community_Wishlist#May_20_update|there's currently a major upheaval]] over the alleged layoff of Community Tech staff by WMF. They're also [[en:Wikipedia:WP:Village_pump_(WMF)#Petition:_Editors_willing_to_join_in_collective_labor_action|discussing imitating a editorial strike in solidarity]] on Wikipedia because the staff that were laid off are members of the [[Meta:Wiki_Workers_United|Wiki Workers United]] union, which was formed just last week and in the process of organization. You might want to get to know them. So far, both have over 50 and 160 signatures, and both will be growing over the coming days. It's getting very significant, and it could impact this wiki, too. After that, if you agree to join in solidarity (and at the moment, pretty much a significant portion of Wikipedians are already in it), '''inform the WWU and [https://cwa-union.org/about/contact-us the CWA].''' Tell them ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis. After ''that''... beats me because of my lack of first-hand experience with labor unions and the like, but as [[:Wikipedia:Jeff the Land Shark|a certain little shark]] might say: {{tq|Murr. (Bite the hand that feeds. And I know where they hide the donuts.)}} [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Asretired|Asretired]]; @[[User:Doc James|Doc James]]; @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]; @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]; @[[User:Mx. Granger|Mx. Granger]]; @[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]]; @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]; @[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]; anyone else? [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here. But I think we should keep solidarity with a union separate from any grievances any of us might have about supposedly heavy-handed actions by the WMF involving the operation of wikis. My only grievance regarding the treatment of Wikivoyage that I can think of is that it can get lost in the shuffle. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here – for anyone reading, I'd absolutely urge you all to sign yourself in solidarity with WMF staff by adding your name at [[m:Wiki Workers United#Solidarity]] (I'd already done so before the ping). What happened yesterday absolutely reeked of corporatism and union-busting. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :I am not presently a member of the en.wp community and I would not seek to have anyone edit by proxy there for me or anything like that, but I want to register somewhere that I stand in solidarity with organized labor. There should probably be a [[phab:]] ticket to reform the entire Wikimedia Foundation into a worker-owned co-operative non-profit. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::I find this sort of discussion frustrating, because so few people seem to know what they're talking about. For example, Justin, forgive me for picking on you, but the WMF can't be reformed into "a worker-owned co-operative non-profit", because public charities in the US can't technically be "owned" by anyone. I suggest that anyone who wants to support labor rights would do well to learn more about the subject, and then talk to their own elected politicians about making it ''structurally'' feasible to have a labor union that crosses national borders – not merely a federation of locals that coordinate with each other (which is what "international" labor unions are), but an actual single organization, operating under the same rules, so you don't get the lone employee in this country having a "union" of me, myself, and I or the near-impossibility of writing a contract that is the same for everyone. It's bad enough that US states have different rules (e.g., layoffs above a certain size in California require 60 calendar days' [fully paid] advance notice); it's almost impossible to reconcile different national laws. ::Then you have the problem of people having different cultural conceptions of what a union is supposed to do for you. Is the labor union supposed to get you higher pay, or fairer conditions [which can mean lower pay and worse working conditions for previously privileged staff], or prevent staff from being fired, or organize social events, or help you get your next job, or something else? I know one municipal labor union whose negotiations are done by senior employees that "accidentally" preferred themselves for vacation scheduling, higher pay, and never having to work holidays and weekends for years. I know a couple of people at another organization who are pushing for a union; they seem to mostly be afraid that they will get fired someday but not understand why they were fired (I'm objectively doing well at the parts of my job that I think are important; why should my manager's opinion, or that fact that all my teammates keep quitting to get away from me, be relevant?). ::Apologies for the long post, but: please, don't assume that whatever your local laws or views of unions are would be relevant to any situation that extends outside of your home area. It's really enormously complicated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::It's not picking on me, but you are wrong factually: you can have a [https://www.theselc.org/workplace_democracy_in_nonprofit_organizations worker self-directed non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States]. I am generally opposed to any hierarchy that models the way that capitalist businesses can unilaterally hire and fire. Maybe these workers still needed to be fired for some reason, but that should be decided by a democratic process. What <em>that</em> looks like will be different from organization to organization (e.g. a grievances board, administrative leave while under review, managers who are elected on a periodic basis and given the power to hire and fire by the working class, etc.), but when it comes to someone's basic livelihood and the fact that most of us live under wage slavery, then I don't want anyone getting fired without a democratic process behind it or at the very least some kind of extraordinary emergency reason. Additionally, for what it's worth, California (where the WMF are based) has laws specifically designed to help incorporate for-profit businesses as a co-op, so I would imagine that if someone wanted to create a worker self-directed non-profit, that would probably be the easiest place in the United States to do it. Lastly, I don't know why you seem to assume that I don't live in California. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 21:39, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::::"Self-directed" and "owned" are different things. ::::I make no assumptions about where you are; I give the California example because it's one that I know exists in my state and that I know does not exist everywhere. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :::::By "worker-owned co-op", I am distinguishing it from a member co-op like a grocery co-op or a credit union or a co-op apartment complex. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :On the question of what Wikivoyage needs: :The OP is already blocked on two wikis for trolling and disruptive editing. Their contributions here this year are to import drama that is not directly related to us. This has happened a few times before with other editors (e.g., complaints about software changes). :The Simple English Wikipedia has [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocks_and_bans#Reciprocal a rule called "1STRIKE"] that applies to people who have already been blocked elsewhere (almost always the English Wikipedia), and then bring their bad behavior to Simple. Maybe we should consider adopting a similar rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::They haven't done anything blockable or even against any guidelines here, and to be clear, you're suggesting we should indefinitely block them for informing us about layoffs and anti-union actions? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm suggesting that when someone says "Tell [an external organization] ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis", that this is more like "drama-mongering" than "informing". :::For example, the WMF deployed the current MediaWiki desktop skin several years ago, and some people are still mad about this "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis". The Russian Wikipedia is still running a pop-up message saying that this was deployed without their consent. Do you think that's relevant to either layoffs or unionizing? I don't. Some of the "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" even involved the team that's being dissolved. There are probably still people at the German-language Wikipedia who think that Comm Tech was wrong to decline their urgent wish for the wrong piece of software to be re-installed, when the actual problem was created by their own local interface admins. There are definitely some who are still mad that the WMF stopped two of their admins from wheel-warring over the site config years ago. But none of these "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" have anything to do with unionizing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::If you noticed, I addressed that above without saying they should be summarily blocked, and no-one has taken them up on that here, at any rate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::2601AC47 was globally locked. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-31136-19|&#126;2026-31136-19]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-31136-19|talk]]) 22:53, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Why? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:02, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Requests_for_help_from_a_sysop_or_bureaucrat#c-Tamzin-20260523115300-Trolling/vandalism_at_highly_sensitive_WMF-related_discussion This was the conversation/request]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Yeah, I see. They really trolled in that thread. Too bad; I'm indebted to them for informing me about these happenings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::We already have [[WV:ONESTRIKE]], by the way, but I really don't think bringing up the attention of the WMF's recent union busting actions is anywhere near disruptive to warrant an indefinitely. If it wasn't them, it almost certainly would've been brought up by someone else in the pub. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I signed it in the signatures. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 00:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan == <div class="border-box" style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #f8eaba); max-width: 875px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; color: var(--clr-dark)"> <div class="box" style="float:left; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">[[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|75px|alt=The logo for the Wikimedia Café]]</div> Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. 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Please see the Café page for more information, including [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#May_2026_meetings_with_a_focus_on_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 tables of timestamp conversions for both sessions], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#Agenda._This_will_be_an_approximately_1_hour_Caf%C3%A9_session,_and_is_extendible_for_an_additional_30_minutes_if_needed. the agenda], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#How_to_attend_the_session how to register]! <br /> [[File:Buntstifte Eberhard Faber crop 64h.jpg|860px|alt=cropped image of colored pencils]]</div> <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 19:48, 21 May 2026 (UTC) == Faroe Islands update == Alright, I'm flying to [[Tórshavn]] next week. Anything on [[Faroe Islands]] that need a listing update, a picture or boots-on-the-ground verification? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :Wow, what an opportunity. Our sister site has some [[:w:en:Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in the Faroe Islands|requested photographs]] if you are available to take any. (Note that I'm not a member of the community there and I'm not soliciting editing by proxy.) ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 15:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Heh, I think it wouldn't be controversial to request to take a picture of a village or power plant. I've bookmarked several places and at least two locations are along the way to/from the airport so I have at least two chances to take pictures. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :I notice that [[Faroe Islands#Towns and villages]] says "the roofs are often turf-covered", next to a picture showing no turf-covered roofs. Perhaps you could easily determine whether "often" is still the right word? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:02, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Roofs are about 70-80% turf-covered when I see them in villages, but this number drops in bigger towns and only a few houses in the capital have turf roofs. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Query regarding Kartographer extension == I am an editor at the Malayalam Wikivoyage project, which is currently hosted in [https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wy/ml/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8_%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BE Incubator]. We recently encountered an issue where map markers were not appearing on maps. We raised a ticket in [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T395208 Phabricator], and came to know that the Kartographer extension is being removed. Does anyone here know of any alternative extension or approach that can be used to show markers on maps for denoting places? [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 17:19, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :As far as I'm aware, Kartographer is not being removed as such, just not being added to any non-Wikivoyage WMF wikis. There is a [[phab:project/view/1692/|project board for Kartographer]] on [[phab:]] and you can [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer|generally learn more about]] the extension on [[mw:]]. I imagine that if Kartographer were to be removed, there would be a replacement deployed before that. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} can you confirm that I'm correct (or if not, correct me)? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:12, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{Ping|Koavf}} Thanks for sharing the links. I have already raised a ticket in Phabricator and it was based on that, I came to know that it will not be enabled on any new Wikivoyages and that it will be removed from other Wikivoyages too. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} For your confirmation/comments on above reply please. [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 15:59, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]]: Indeed, as I said there, " the mode should also have been removed from Wikivoyages". The problem is not with Kartographer but with the 'temporary' hack to allow Wikivoyages to cross-load content from WMCS, which was promised to be removed. :::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]: Do you know when the Wikivoyage community will finally do this work? [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 12:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't have any special insight into that, unfortunately. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think [[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], [[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]], and [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] know more about maps than most of us. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure what is expected to be done by us, though? Is kartographer as a whole deprecated, or just some feature of it? Groups? I am completely out of loop here... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::: I have no idea either. The only thing I did that is related to Kartographer is reporting a bug with missing pins on a map whenever some pins fall across both sides of the international date line. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]]: Yes, Groups, according to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Kartographer#Groups_for_Wikivoyage — but it doesn't explain what's the limitation specifically (in general, having groups seems fine?). [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 17:09, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ::::If you don't mind me asking, where was it promised to be removed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::: I have no information regarding any removal of Kartographer features. However, I understand that the Wikivoyage feature is not available in the Incubator because it would function not only for Wikivoyage but also for all other non-Wikivoyage sub-wikis. Furthermore, no one from the German-speaking community is involved in making changes to Kartographer. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 06:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC) == [[Template:Other uses]] == Looking at [[Template:Other uses]], I see that it is supposed to generate an italicized hatnote such as the following: :''For other places with the same name, see [[Cleveland (disambiguation)]].'' But where I see {{tl|Other uses}} used on pages such as [[Burbank]] and [[Columbus]], the hatnote is ''not'' italicized: :For other places with the same name, see [[Burbank (disambiguation)]]. :For other places with the same name, see [[Columbus (disambiguation)]]. I checked the template {{tl|Other uses}} itself and I couldn't figure out why the italics are not showing up. Anybody have a suggestion? -- [[User:Metropolitan90|Metropolitan90]] ([[User talk:Metropolitan90|talk]]) 21:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :I [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3AOther_uses&diff=5282293&oldid=5282292 removed the CSS classes] and it now renders italicized on pages. The weird thing is that these classes are not part of [[MediaWiki:Common.css]], so ''maybe'' adding non-defined classes results in unstyled text. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == A Pee section on articles == Hey everyone, I suggest adding a “pee” or “poop” section to articles (district, city, region, country), or having articles like “peeing in the (country)” or “peeing in (city)” would be great. Thanks…[[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 12:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think you're looking for a subsection under the "Respect" section where we are supposed to discuss the regulations regarding defecation and urination. Or public bathrooms under the "Cope" section. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think that a title like [[Toilets in the United Arab Emirate]] would be more appropriate and expected. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Like if we have “sleep”, “eat” and “see” instead of “accommodation”, “F&B choices” and “attractions”, I think we need a “pee”, “poop”, “urinate”, “defecate”, “excrete”, “eliminate waste”, “dump”, “crap”, “drop a deuce”, “piss”, “whiz”, “micturate”, “/ʃɪt/” section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::: no we don't, not with this type of vocabulary which is very unbecoming for a travel guide. You are welcome to create a WikiPee website, invite whomever you want to join, and write whatever suits your fancy. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Even if we thought that a "Pee" section was a good label, it's unlikely to be the one that readers are looking for. That's what I meant when I said that "Toilets" might be more "expected". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think we need such a separate section on it, as [[WV:STICK]] already suggests putting toilets under "Cope". Even if we ever find a need for such a section, I would suggest "Toilet" as a verb. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Okay, but maybe the region doesn’t have any toilets, or the locals pee in a hole, on the floor, or in a valley. Also, I think there are peeing customs or peeing places in the city or country. Is the water quality good? What does it feel like to pee (peeing experience)? That’s why we need a pee section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes, as was pointed out Cope is the place for information about toilets and it's indeed useful information for voyagers - especially in destinations where toilets are hard to find for one reason or another. Plainly writing out "Pee", "Shit" or the like as a heading would be rude, though. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::If we include “pee” in “cope,” the “cope” section will have a lot of information that doesn’t have enough variety. ::::::That’s all— [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 08:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) == Vote now in the 2026 U4C election == <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. More information–including an eligibility check, voting process information, candidate information, and a link to the vote–are available on Meta at the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee/Election/2026|2026 Election information page]]. The vote closes on 2 June 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780358400 00:00 UTC]. Please vote if your account is eligible. Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 17:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> :btw I'm gonna shamelessly self-promote [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2026]] if any of you are interested – tried to be comprehensive, use it at your will. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::I looked over your list. I'm concerned about the candidate who has an active U4C case, of course, but also about the number of candidates who didn't answer the questions. That suggests that they would struggle to do the work. ::You might look at [[m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/Campaigning rules]]. What the English Wikipedia calls "canvassing" is allowed. Meta-Wiki has never prohibited it, and in some processes, such as the Community Wishlist, actively encourages it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::It depends, I suppose. Meta doesn't prohibit canvassing, but the overwhelming opinion was that Uncle's canvassing in his NVM application was disruptive enough that it demonstrated a severe lack of understanding for what the role actually was (since NVMs are appointed, not voted in, so consensus isn't really something for the U4C to take into consideration). A massive shame, honestly, because he was one of the more qualified candidates that I had in [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025]], one that could've actually had a chance for the SSA seat this year if it weren't for that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC) :::: Having met {{u|Borschts}} in-person during last year's Wikimania, I am comfortable supporting his candidacy. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 00:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == New itinerary == The Ganges is one of the most important rivers of Asia, yet there's no itinerary on it, unlike the [[Yellow River]], [[Yangtze]] or the [[Nile]]. So, I have developed one on the Ganges under [[along the Ganges River]], albeit with inspirations from those Chinese rivers. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == User rights nomination == Hey everyone, I know this is a bit late, but there is currently 1 admin nomination right now at [[Wikivoyage:User rights nominations#Koavf (sysop)]]. Your input and opinions are more than appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Simple version of Wikivoyage == Can we create a simple version of Wikivoyage, similar to Simple English Wikipedia? Would this be a good concept, if excecuted properly? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 06:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :While Simple English Wikivoyage sounds good on paper, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) currently does not allow creation of Simple English projects other than Wikipedia and Wiktionary. Maybe we could host Simple English Wikivoyage under a separate namespace under English WV (similar to Wikijunior under Wikibooks), but the problem is that the English WV community is already small. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:26, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::I've always thought it's possible to potentially execute a multilingual Wikivoyage, but I suppose the need for that with modern translation software now present, is almost zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:18, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::The problem with translation software on Wikivoyage is that there's not always one-to-one translations of idiomatic expressions we tend to use in articles (as opposed to Wikipedia). For instance, there's no direct Bengali translation of "smorgasbord" used in [[India]], leading me to reword its Bengali version for a similar expression (like a "forest of languages" instead of a "smorgasbord of languages"). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:24, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::You should still be able to usually read between the lines, though. At least this is what I often end up doing when translating content from de or itwikivoyage. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] What about the simple version of Wikibooks, Wikiquotes, and Wikiversity? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::None of those would be approved today and [[:q:simple:]] and [[:q:b:]] were closed a long time ago (there was never a simple.wv). Wikibooks has a kind of proxy for simple books at [[:b:Wikibooks:Wikijunior]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 08:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::Simple English Wikibooks and Wikiquote were closed long time ago, and there has never been Simple English Wikiversity or Wikivoyage. However, you still have Wikijunior for child-oriented books, regular English Wikiquotes for simple English quotes (if there's any), and I guess there's a Wikijunior-like mechanism on regular English Wikiversity. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::Wikijunior is perhaps the only bit of Wikibooks (other than the Cookbook) that's functionally usable icl... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:54, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|SHB2000}} Do you want to take a look at that above comment? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Sorry yeah my comment was intended as a reply to yours, not Sbb's. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:32, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :In addition to the fact that the WMF would not allow projects like simple.wp today, the language in Wikivoyage should be very accessible and the concepts are generally pretty easy to understand, so I don't see the need for this as much as for an encyclopedia that covers literally every topic and could plausibly use simplified articles. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:34, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Also, I no longer subscribe to the "Simple English" language ideology I once tried to. I rather focus on accessibility by making complex concepts easier. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::"Simple English" language ideology? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:13, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, and that includes limiting your vocabulary to 1500-something words (BE 1500 or VOA Special English), or even less (BE 850). However, I sometimes find it limiting (maybe Orwellian), although I don't use any overly complicated expressions, and my focus is towards simplifying concepts rather than using simple words. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:16, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::This is part of why I think wikis like tokwiki (an experimental language crafted on the basis of minimising the amount of words used) are absolutely useless (see [[m:User:SHB2000/tokwiki]] if you want a full explanation) – you limit expression in a needless way when there's a clear alternative available that's more practical. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::The processes that created a city or landscape are often convoluted, but their description need not be. Difficult-to-read text on WV more often reflects muddle and "wikipeditis" than inherent complexity. The solution is to re-write in a way that's clear, engaging and relevant to the traveller, not to invent a whole separate site or pidgin language. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:36, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : I'll give this idea a rather firm '''oppose'''. We do not have enough editors to readily support it. However, there is a valid concern about keeping the English here relatively simple. : Many of our readers will have English that is somewhat limited & quite a few editors are non-native speakers, though they all seem to have good to excellent English. Idioms are tricky in any language, so perhaps we should replace "take to his heels" with "run away" & so on. Cultural references are also tricky, whether Shakespeare or some blues tune; some of those need to be avoided or explained. Of course there is a trade-off here; we want a relaxed informal style & that implies idiomatic English with some cultural references. I'd say we are at least close to the correct balance already. : Expressions peculiar to one variety of English -- e.g. "lakh" in Subcontinent English -- should be explained if visitors are likely to encounter them, but generally avoided in our text. Expressions that vary across dialects -- does a car have a hood & trunk or bonnet & boot? -- involve judgement calls; in some contexts they are OK but in others they should be avoided or provided with a gloss. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :*'''Oppose''' - as per [[User:Pashley]] we do not have enough editors to support a "Simple" version. I checked a few statistics and found: :::{| class="wikitable" |- !Product !Articles !Editors |- |English Wikipedia |7,191,087 |278,463 |- |Simple WIkipedia |281,811 |3,759 |- |Wikivoyage |180,828 |985 |} :::*'''Note''' - An "editor" is classed as somebody who has made at least one edit in the last 30 days. ::This shows that in rough figures, for every Simple English editor, there are 80 English Wikipedia editors. If we were to translate this to Wikivoyage, we could expect between 10 and 15 editors on Simple English Wikivoyage which is not enough to sustain the project. Applying the same logic to number of articles, we might expect about 6000 articles - not enough to attract a reasonable readership. ::The quality of articles in Simple English Wikipedia is poor - far too few meet the criteria of using "Simple English". Simple English is moreover bedevilled by there being no agreement as to whether the target audience are younger readers or readers for whom English is a second language. Translating this to the proposed Simple English Wikivoyage to whom should we target questions regarding drugs, trans people, red light districts etc - younger readers or adult readers for who Eglish is a second language? ::[[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:59, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Wow, I never expected this discussion to get many responses from different people on this pub. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 20:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Some of you may be interested in reading [[m:Writing clearly#Writing for translation]]. The idea is to make your writing straightforward enough that it would be easy to translate. Machine translation, in particular, does best with shorter, simpler sentences. This doesn't mean that every sentence must be short and simple, but it is helpful if the most important parts are short and simple. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: Another guide is [[w:The_Complete_Plain_Words]], originally written for British civil servants but useful to anyone wanting to write more clearly. The original 1954 edition is out of copyright & available [https://plain-words.com/ free online]. There have been several revised editions; the latest (2014) is still in print & also available as an ebook. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:47, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think there is a need for a Simple Wikivoyage. We should try to avoid complicated terms unless they are necessary and explained, or it should be clear that cultural or humorous sentences can be skipped over. :::I have occasionally read Simple Wikipedia when looking for a short introduction to complex subject - for example [[:w:Baseball]] is 173k, but [[:w:simple:Baseball]] is 16k. There may be some huge cities where we could have a condensed guide giving the main attractions for a 1-2 day visit - we have 131 huge cities and I expect less than half need a simple version, so 50 simple articles could work. 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Here are some of our hopes for the event:   * To bring all our active Wikivoyage communities together—especially those speaking Spanish, English (yes, I know this is the right community), and French, since they’re connected to the host countries.   * To team up with local chapters like Wikimedia Mexico, Wikimedia Canada, and the affiliates in the United States.   * To improve existing articles and create new ones about Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   * To have a centralnotice to keep everyone in the loop. We’re thinking of holding the event from June 11 to August 20, so it’s a good idea to start getting things ready now. I know this has [[Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup|come up before]], and I’d really love for you to join us in coordinating the event and reaching out to affiliates and/or volunteers who might be interested. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 03:03, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :Like last time, I'm happy to judge/evaluate the articles submitted as part of this contest once again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:36, 25 March 2026 (UTC) ::I support this initiative. I would say that it should be open to all Wikivoyage languages since many dominant national football teams don't use English, French or Spanish (looking at you, Portugal, Brazil and Germany). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] Can you let us know when this is set up? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:54, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm happy to do so... and I'm happy to clean up articles regarding football as well. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:33, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]]: Any updates on this btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::I apologize for the delay. We've been busy with the educational program and the event taking place in Mérida. I'll be contacting the communities in the next few days and requesting CentralNotice to publicize the event. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:36, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == New feature: Travel Tracker (RfC) == IRL procrastination, a random shower thought for better user retention, and 100 or so Gemini prompts (i.e. AI/vibecoding): the results of that led me to create [[Wikivoyage:Travel Tracker]]. It's a personal tool that any logged in user can use to track which countries they've visited. No scripts that need to be installed, just go to [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] and check it out for yourself. Why? Part of what got me hooked into [https://www.jetpunk.com/ Jetpunk] was exactly their country tracker. Many people use online sites to track their travels nowadays. The idea is so that casual users – users that occasionally edit Wikivoyage but only ever so often, perhaps choose to use this travel tracker, then are immediately incentivised to update their travel maps after visiting somewhere new, hopefully also updating some actual articles in the process. The tool still has many teething issues, some that will take time to fix, but it's usable for the most part. Alongside Andree's [[Wikivoyage:Trip Planner|trip planner]], I hope this too can be added to the topbar. I'm also planning on perhaps creating a similar tool for US/Indian/Mexican/Brazilian states, depending on how things go. Any feedback/fixes appreciated and welcome. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:43, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :This works well for me at first glance! (I found one glitch, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" isn't shading for me.) It would be fun to have a way to note regions and cities as well, then I'd probably use it as a "Places I've visited"/"Articles I've worked on" section on my User Page. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:28, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::The glitch is unfortunately a long-standing property of kartographer - it here are too many regions, it may not display all of them. Also, sometimes the OSM data import breaks. E.g. Thailand shape is quite broken currently, too. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:07, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yeah for the first I've found usually just a hard cache solves that issue. OSM data import breaks yeah I have no idea how to fix that (similar issue with Singapore too). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Created [[:phab:T422902]] for the Thailand/Singapore issue – seems to be a pretty widespread problem across WMF projects so I def think it's worth this getting looked into by more technical people than us. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Also have given the tracker a little bit of a revamp in terms of style + few finishing touches (like a numerical counter). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:05, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :For some reason Q38 (Italy) was added twice for me, using purely the editor. Otherwise, nice work :-) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:05, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::Ah, I see the issue (Estonia mistakenly had the Wikidata item of Italy) – fixed! :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::It's a fun tool. To make it more interesting, you could also provide an option to break it down by region (state, province, etc.) for the top ten countries by population or area. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 03:23, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :I've added this tool to the topbar – should work in both vector 2010 and vector 2022, but not skins older than that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC) :Wow, that feature works, on Temporary Accounts too. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 12:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::Since temporary accounts only lasts for 90 days from initial creation, @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] you may want to create an account soon because your current temporary account will expire by the end of this month. As for the tool itself, I noticed that your shaded countries don't show up on my end. On the broader picture, I propose that we limit this tool to registered accounts. Otherwise we will potentially have tonnes of abandoned Temporary Account map pages that people can't access after 3 months. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:45, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::I'd go further and say that I don't think temporary accounts should be able to create userspace pages at all for the same reason you mention. Maybe I'll start a separate discussion for that sometime later. But yeah @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] in your case, would recommend doing that (and then perhaps moving your map to your userspace under a registered account). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::If they can't create a User: space page, then they'll have a harder time telling us some things that we want to know (ordinary user page content, like languages spoken), and they won't be able to create a sandbox for testing, which could lead to making more mistakes in the mainspace. ::::Also, at the moment, this is not a big problem. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges?userExpLevel=unregistered&hidebots=1&hidepageedits=1&hidecategorization=1&hideWikibase=1&hidelog=1&hidenewuserlog=1&namespace=2&limit=1000&days=30&urlversion=2 Almost none are being created], and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=prefix%3AUser%3A~202&title=Special:Search&ns0=1 only 14 exist in total]. ::::When we reach the point of having, say, 100 or 500 or some other large number of such pages, I think we could have a generous deletion policy for User: pages, but I don't think we need a wholesale ban. By "generous", I mean that if it's more than, say, a year old and just test edits (or actually problematic in some way), then any admin should feel free to delete it. I do not mean that an admin marks their calendar to search and delete all User: pages because it just annoys the admin's sense of tidiness that ''those'' contributors were allowed to create pages in the User: space. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Hmm that's true, you do have a point especially because "Draft:" isn't a namespace here. I'll try to think of how else we could solve that issue. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::That is okay to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 00:40, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::Still any particular reason why you haven't just created an account btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For me, I have a preference. I would rather edit as temporary user, other than creating the registered or named account. I do not plan to stick around as much in the future. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:32, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I didn't propose to restrict Temporary Accounts from creating any "User:" pages. I am only proposing restriction on TAs creating the "/visited" pages because they can't stick around past 90 days. From a technical standpoint, is there a way to display a message only to TAs that "hey, you can use this tool locally but if you want to truly save it or show it to friends, you need to register an account"? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:06, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :I went to see if I could embed this on my main User page. Could you add an easy way to suppress the checkboxes, maybe by a flag on the VisitedMap template? Not only would that make this map embeddable, it would make it harder for me to check boxes on other people's pages! [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 21:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]]: You should be able to now embed this on your userpage (just by transcluding <nowiki>{{User:Gerode/Visited}}</nowiki>). Suppressing the checkboxes I've got planned, probably using the abuse filter (since there are ''some'' cases where I think it's okay and I'd rather a warn system over a complete disallow). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) Is there a limit to how many countries the tracker can show? On [[User:Asamboi/Visited|my map]], a bunch of random countries (the UK, France, Spain, Philippines, Laos) are not showing up even though they're selected. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :Usually it's a cache issue – [[Special:Purge]] should do the trick (they appear for me on your map). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:39, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::I would recommend adding a "refresh" button which functions like it's a purge, with a line telling user to click on the refresh button if the map doesn't update or have countries missing. We can't expect new users to know a special page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:49, 15 April 2026 (UTC) I like this idea (have always thought about it). It also pairs well with [[User:OhanaUnited/Edits around the world challenge|the world editing challenge]]. But at first save Australia and New Zealand weren't shaded until I refresh the page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) : Echoing other comments, this is a nice little gadget, I tried it out the other day. An idea for how to develop it further would be an additional layer for countries the user would like to visit (maybe in green or red?). In addition to Singapore which was mentioned above, also the main part of Morocco does not want to show up. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:26, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::So far I've fixed Thailand and HK on OSM. Singapore should be easy to fix, and I'll have to look into what's causing the issue for [[Serbia]] and [[Morocco]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::SG now also fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::: Uganda is not shown. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 05:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It seems to show for me – you might need to clear your cache or give it a refresh. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:45, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::Serbia's mapping to Kosovo. Let's not start the next world war shall we? :) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:20, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I [https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181317764 tried] to fix it last night – ig a waiting game to see how long it'll take for this change to be mirrored here. :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::::[https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181357478#map=6/28.61/-9.16 And Morocco]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:32, 15 April 2026 (UTC) ::::{{re|OhanaUnited}} Both Serbia and Morocco now fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::mexico, belize, panama, costa rica, Brazil, Argentina, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal (and probably a few more I have missed are not working for me). Is there a limit to how many you can add? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]] I debugged this some more and I am seeing a call to https://maps.wikimedia.org/geoshape?getgeojson for every single country in the map. So for 195 countries, the browser tries to open 195 concurrent or sequential connections. ::::::This architecture doesn't scale with our traffic and is currently triggering 429 requests which is likely why many of the countries are not showing for people. This also increases the risk that this feature could interfere with tools and other features on that site that may in future get rate limited. ::::::Can we look to get this fixed sometime next week, given this risk here? I suggest we use a single request with a pipe-separated or comma-separated list of Q-ids if that's possible or at minimum batch the queries with setTimeout and caching using mw.storage for subsequent requests. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::If it's possible to fix this, that would be appreciated (I'm not entirely sure how to make it such – I'm also a bit preoccupied this week and life irl has been quite hazy, but I'll give it a shot). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I've tried batching [[Module:VisitedMap]] – does that perhaps solve some of the issues? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Yes! That seems to have done the trick! Thank you for the speedy fix! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 04:20, 20 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Awesome! Glad to know that works. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::Do you know the reason why the link to the travel map doesn't appear on Traveller's pub page? It shows up on all other pages (Wikivoyage namespace, mainspace, user page space, etc.) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:02, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::I can see it in the 'usual spot' (under the user icon), but only when you scroll all the way up. When the icons transform into the 'top bar', the submenu doesn't contain the entry. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:30, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::This is on vector 2022 I take it? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :New bug I've noticed, once again with the Kartographer extension: for some reason, Germany and the Netherlands don't show up for anyone, but it works perfectly fine using {{tl|mapshape}}. I took a cursory look and there was nothing I could really pinpoint that was causing this issue, so maybe a phabricator task is needed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC) ::Interesting, the issue seems to have fixed itself overnight. Kartographer is weird man... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == New user problems == The project certainly needs new users, especially in areas where our coverage is weak. On the other hand, new users often do various problematic things because they naturally are not familiar with local policies & conventions. Overall, I think the old hands here do a reasonable job of correcting problems, welcoming people & pointing out issues, though there are times when some of the regulars need a reminder of [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]] and [[Wikivoyage_talk:Welcome,_copyeditors#Discouraging New Wikivoyage Editors|don't bite the newbies]]. I also think most new users do quite well at learning & adapting. Are there ways we could improve this? We point new users to [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors]]; does that need improvements ([[Wikivoyage_talk:Tips_for_new_contributors#Reorganize]])? What about [[Template:Welcome]]? In particular, should the template text be shortened, deleting things that duplicate parts of the Tips page? There are things we could do in software, but should we? Make the signup software display a link to Tips? Have the software that creates user pages automatically add the template? Have a bot that looks for empty "User talk:" pages & drops the template on them? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 11:49, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :Would you like to propose any specific edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :About making [[Special:CreateAccount]] display a link to Tips: How many of our first-time editors are creating a new account here? I believe that many of our contributors already have accounts from Wikipedia or Commons. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:39, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Summer of Wikivoyage in Albania and Kosovo 2026 == Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that the [[M:Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group|Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group]] will be organizing the Summer of Wikivoyage Edit-a-thon 2026 on May 8–9. This year, we are focusing on [[Kukës]], Albania, and other travel destinations in Albania and Kosovo in English language. There will be an offline event, and everyone is also welcome to join online on Saturday from 10:00–17:00 (GMT+2) on [https://meet.jit.si/WoALUG here]. See you there! Thank you! [[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]] ([[User talk:Vyolltsa|talk]]) 15:21, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :Awesome, and thanks for the notice! I look forward to working with the group. The edit-a-thons on Albania and Kosovo are always done well. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]], thanks again! ::@[[User:Ruhan.paco|Ruhan.paco]], @[[User:Enarda Muhadri|Enarda Muhadri]] and @[[User:ErgisaHoxha|ErgisaHoxha]], welcome, and thanks for adding information! ::There are three things I want to call your attention to: ::(1) Default address information (starting with the name of the town, if it's the same as the article title) is not included in addresses on this site. ::(2) The "directions" tab in listings is a place for a parenthetical phrase (so no sentences) and includes only things like cross streets and if someplace is directly across the street or down the block from a huge landmark like the main railway station. ::(3) Wikivoyage does not approve of stating in any listing that anyplace is "near" x or y, because that is vague though possibly promotional and usually not worth noting if an address - and even better, [[WV:Geocoding|geocoordinates]] - are provided. ::@[[User:MegiNnnnn|MegiNnnnn]], some of your edits have another, more basic issue addressed by [[User:Ground Zero]] on your user talk page: a lack of information. All listings must include street addresses, geocoding (latitude/longitude) or at least some kind of way for readers to find them, and if at all possible, contact information, too. ::I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please feel free to share these words of advice among your collaborators! ::All my best, ::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:57, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm not going to name names here, but I had to delete a listing for [[WV:DT|touting]] and obviously copying and pasting from a promotional site in violation of [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]]. Don't do that. And also, please use [[WV:Listings]] templates for all specific listings (not general activities like fishing, though). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:06, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Welcome to @[[User:Ledion Aga|Ledion Aga]], @[[User:MrsNora|MrsNora]], @[[User:MrsHajrie|MrsHajrie]], @[[User:Marigen Kovaçi|Marigen Kovaçi]], and please look over this subthread. I may have left someone out. Is there a complete list of participants somewhere? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::Some of the contributors may not able to understand your comments without our support. Please give us some time to clean up. Here is the full list of [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/WoALUG/Wikivoyage_Kuk%C3%ABs_2026/home edits from the participants]. Thank you for your understanding! [[User:Arianit|Arianit]] ([[User talk:Arianit|talk]]) 16:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Sure thing. Thanks for all you do! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Abolishing the see, do, eat and drink sections of region articles == {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Outline regions}} – that's the number of outline region articles there are at present. Out of {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Region articles}}. That puts the number of outline region articles at about 68%, as of writing this message. A majority of articles you'll stumble across will have no content in either the see, do, eat and drink sections, and it's very explainable: writing content in most region articles is a fairly time-consuming exercise whilst simultaneously also being one of the least read sections. In most cases, we want people to focus more on the understand, get in and get around sections for region articles rather than things to see or do, let alone eat/drink (which should really be mostly covered by individual city/park articles). My solution is rather simple: remove the see, do, eat and drink sections as mandatory headings for outline and usable articles (but they should be a requirement for guide and star articles) so the site can have a bit of a more polished look. This site has had over 20 years to prove that these sections have been useful, and they haven't. I'm aware this is a bit different to all our other categories of articles, but regions are a bit of a unique case in that a) we don't list individual listings on region pages and b) the see, do, eat and drink sections provide so little value in a majority of cases. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:10, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I thought eat, drink and sleep were already optional for region articles. See and do shouldn't be optional. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Sleep is, but not eat/drink per [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Let's make eat and drink optional, but I disagree with making see and do optional. There needs to be a summary of things or at least types of things to see and do in a region for it to be really usable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::That's fair I suppose –&nbsp;I don't feel too strongly about see/do so I'm fine with just eat/drink if that's what we all want. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::::We might want to have a discussion on the [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]] page to make it official, don't you think? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:23, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::All that this can achieve is to make the metrics look a bit better, by lowering the quality threshold for a regional page to be considered "usable" – a bar that is already set low. Scrappy uninformative pages will remain scrappy and uninformative, not worth reading. :::::: ::::::“Overhang” is the term I use for regional pages that remain outline even though their constituent pages are of good standard. My guess is that these are few, do we have any numbers about that? If (as seems likely) the outline regions mostly have outline cities, parks etc then it’s sensible to put the effort into the latter. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:50, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Probably should've started the discussion there, but I think for such a major high-profile change I'd prefer the pub as the venue of discussion over [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:29, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I wonder how often we have a regional article without usable articles below it. I have occasionally added attractions to a regional article because there was no 'city' article to stick it in. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:52, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Personally I think that's fine tbh – though I suppose in those cases that's where the question of whether a rural area article is more favorable arises. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) Agree with whoever said make it optional. I agree that most of the time they would be unnecessary but there are enough corner cases. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 21:06, 23 April 2026 (UTC) I agree that region articles should have See and Do, and we should work towards filling those in, rather than removing them. Eat and Drink are useful, and exist in some region articles, but it does seem unlikely that we will be able to expand those any time soon. They should be optional, and removed if empty. I don't think Sleep should be in region articles at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:19, 23 April 2026 (UTC) : Although [[Hebrides|here]] is an example of a useful Sleep section in a region article. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Regions should have See and Do, and can usefully have Buy, Eat, Drink or Sleep. Unfortunately you usually need to know a region well to provide complete content in any of these sections. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:03, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Nicely put, AlasdairW. A really good Region SHOULD have Buy, Eat, Drink and Sleep sections that provide a high-level overview (similar to the Hberides article that Ground Zero cited. I agree that listings generally don't belong in Region articles (unless there isn't an appropriate city article for it). I'm okay with having all those sections be optional for regions, but feel strongly that they should be REQUIRED for a region article to become Guide or Star. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 17:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::This has prompted me to expedite the outline regions on my "to do" list, and for starters [[Hebrides]] (cited above, and already usable) was missing Eat and Drink. Quickly sorted. Three more can be done soon, improving the metrics by just under 0.1%. If we all put our shoulder to the wheel this problem will be swiftly fettled. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:28, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::'''Actual requirements''': The cited [[Wikivoyage:region article template|region article template]] (at least since before [[Special:Permalink/4786171|10 Dec]]) says about these four sections (the last sentence of each): "If there isn't anything to say about the region's [whatever] that isn't already covered by the descriptions in the Regions/Cities/Other destinations sections, or in the Understand section, then this section can be omitted." :::::For usable, "the most prominent attractions [must be] identified with directions"; for guide, there must be "information on multiple attractions and things to do". The [[[[Special:Permalink/994173|region article status]] page doesn't require the sections under discussion to exist, for any status. :::::I indeed think one needs to say something about the most prominent attractions of a region before the page can be seen as usable. Also having Eat, Drink, See and Do sections in the template is reasonable, as that should make the editor think about what usable could be said about cuisine, nightlife and attractions. For some regions, what needs to be said is already in the city listings or in Understand, making the separate sections redundant. That's fine. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:11, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::So to clean up region articles for regions you know: think whether there is something region-specific to say about the four subjects, check whether it is already said in other sections and either put content in the empty sections or remove them. If you are not sure about some section for some region, just leave those section headers for somebody else to make the decision. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :So 3 weeks later...I take it that there's general support for making eat/drink optional, but keeping see and do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::Maybe we should allow usable region articles to refer the reader to a larger region (or the country/state) article for information on eat, drink and sleep. That leaves the section in place, so any region specifics are more easily added. So if [[Hebrides]] didn't have anything to say for sleep, it would say "See [[Scotland#Sleep]]". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 12:00, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::Have you checked the guideline I linked? Is there something in it you would like to change? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the Eat and Drink sections of [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]], replace "then this section can be omitted" with "provide a link to a this section in a a bigger region (which could be the country)". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:31, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Do we need sections that only have that link? Can't it just be included in context in Understand or even be regarded as implicit – the country's cuisine is usually described in the country article and in the absence of an eat section I assume readers would consult the country article without any pointer? In the case where nightlife is concentrated to one of the region's cities (not too uncommon), that can be said in the city's bullet as well as in Understand. :::::Of course, ''if'' we want that section, we can include such a sentence in Drink. But I think one-sentence sections are ugly, they look incomplete, and may attract tries at saying something, often resulting in pointless or redundant text, and perhaps listings that belong elsewhere. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:09, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In cases like [[Greater Lyon]] and [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]], the later of which has an extensive Eat section, it may of course be worthwhile to point out at which level of regions that description is to be found. If the region is indeed "capital of French gastronomy", then the section should probably not be omitted – there ought to be something to say. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:16, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::My thoughts are mostly with LPfi's – it should generally be implied with our region structure, not that I think many people often read the eat/drink ections in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm surprised you don't think they do. I would tend to think they would, as food is one of the most interesting things to many travellers and people generally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It ''should'' be the case, but generally I (and a few people I've talked to irl about) find most eat/drink sections to be far too lacking to actually bother reading when many better sources exist online. Even when it comes to listings, it's not all that often I actually consult Wikivoyage for places to eat or drink, and nowhere near the same level as I do for see/do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I'd distinguish between listings for specific eateries and descriptions of a local cuisine. I'm always interested in reading the latter, especially if it's well written and a good read. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Hmm true, you have a point there. I do suppose that eat/drink sections of country articles (and also major region articles, like [[Quebec]]) tend to be a ''lot'' more useful than say the eat/drink sections of say [[South Central Iowa]] (which, in my opinion, can be safely removed). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:26, 20 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'd rather see something like "As with most of Scotland, self-catering cottages, camping, and bed-and-breakfast inns are available in the Hebrides" (customizing the text to whatever is most relevant). There could be a link on the opening phrase to [[Scotland#Sleep]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC) == Digital life in China == Hello from China. I wrote [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/User:Brycehughes/Staying_connected_in_China this]. It is meant to be what I wish I had read before I went to China. I learned the hard way; I hope others don't have to (especially now that China is opening up re visa-free access). I am seeking some advice: 1) Is this appropriate for a standalone article? 2) If yes, then what template to use and also how to title it? 3) If no, then should I integrate it into China or just junk it? Basically I'd like your help in what to do with this. Any advice appreciated, thanks. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 15:25, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :I think your write-up is valuable and practical, and I think the topic is too big to fit in [[China#Connect]]. I like your current title or [[Internet access in China]], to match the [[Internet access|general article]]. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 15:55, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with your assessment. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:09, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::Me too. [[User:GrinningIodize|GrinningIodize]] ([[User talk:GrinningIodize|talk]]) 18:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Yes, this article is valuable, especially as it has radically changed my attitude towards China as a whole. I was blocked at English Wikipedia back in 2021 for my blind hate towards China and Chinese, for which I have apologized repeatedly. And now, your article has sparked my curiosity towards that very country, its culture and people. It should be titled [[Internet access in China]], as suggested by Gerode above. Thank you for writing this and also changing my mind for good. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:47, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Hey, glad I could change your mind. Not sure how this article did it but whatever works. I've traveled to a few countries at this point and one thing I always notice is everybody basically wants to just get the kids to school on time, etc. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) :::Sing it, brother. Getting the kids a good education, and taking care of the aging parents is universal. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:20, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::In the west, taking care of aging parents is less? In India they die in your house. Dunno. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:35, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::::I remember having tea with a guy in Isfahan. After we talked politics for a while, we ended up talking eldercare. He wanted to move to Tehran for career reasons. He was younger than me, but I have been through it in Toronto. The issues were similar. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:26, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I'd say still way more socially accepted in the west to send your aging parents to a nursing home than it is outside the west. As someone who's culturally from a non-western background, sadly not uncommon to witness drama with extended family when it comes to these sorts of matters. :( //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Sounds like I can keep the title, link at the [[China]] article. Technical stuff e.g. what templates to add can be done by more savvy people later. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:37, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Also it is a silly banner image but these things make me laugh. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:38, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Done and done. Please feel free to add proper templates to [[Staying connected in China|the article]] anyone so it's well fitted in the tree. Thanks, [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::[[Staying connected in China|Staying connected in China]]. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:58, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Ooh this is a good topic – I've read about advice on this here and there on Reddit, but never a full comprehensive guide. Nice work on this! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) I wonder if we should cover bringing burner phones/devices in this page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Certainly could, although my target for the article was more the I-want-to-watch-YouTube crowd as opposed to the I-want-privacy crowd. Could have a section on privacy I suppose. (Somewhat ironically, I have a burner phone, but I bought it for entering the USA.) [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:48, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think [[burner phones]] could be an entirely separate travel topic, since China isn't the only place where such advice would be applicable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Many people need burner laptops, but perhaps that's different enough to be handled in [[Computers]]. I assume that what needs to be said (and can be kept up to date) can be said on a screenful or two, so wouldn't make that article too long. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:26, 25 April 2026 (UTC) It looks a useful article. If you know, it would be worth adding a note saying how much this applies to Hong Kong or Macau. The Great Firewall may be less active there, but it has been 7 years since I was last in Hong Kong. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 09:52, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Same boat as you... I haven't been to Hong Kong since 2017. If anyone knows feel free to add. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 10:57, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Well, the Great Firewall applies mainly to mainland China, and HK and Macau don't face such restrictions AFAIK. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 13:36, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::Yes, I can back that up. I have friends in Shenzhen who often head over to Hong Kong because it's more convenient for accessing the open internet. [[User:ShuaiXuesheng|ShuaiXuesheng]] ([[User talk:ShuaiXuesheng|talk]]) 14:44, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::The Great Firewall does not apply to Hong Kong. You can still freely use Wikipedia, Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram and YouTube. Can't comment on Macau but I would imagine it's the same thing. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 16:25, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think the only risk with Hong Kong is that during political crises the CCP can lean on the HK government to restrict access. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 08:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 06:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Changes to autoconfirmed requirements from next week == For those not following the tech news, [[:phab:T418484]] will be a pretty important update for how autoconfirmed is configured on all wikis. Namely, to quote the tech news: {{blockquote|There is a new change in how new users are autoconfirmed that will improve anti-vandalism protection. Currently, users who have had an account for a few days and made a few edits are automatically added to the Autoconfirmed users group. This configuration tends to be exploited by some vandals, who create accounts and start to use them only after some time. To mitigate this, the configuration will be updated next week so that – for the purpose of becoming autoconfirmed – the account age will be counted from their first edit, instead of registration date. The numeric value of the age threshold will remain the same. This change will be deployed only to wikis which require at least one edit as part of the autoconfirmation conditions.}} I've made the change to [[Wikivoyage:Autoconfirmed users]] accordingly, but I do think this is a change that should be more widely announced to the community. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:12, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :Seems like a good change. Thanks for amending the page, but I think the people for whom the knowledge is essential are quite few over here, and I assume most of them check the pub (or the technical news), so I wouldn't be worried about somebody missing it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:49, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::I trust that this works. A few years ago I had trouble with a vandal who had been blocked. His modus perandi was to create a new account, make a dozen or so reasonable edits (not difficult to do - a typo here, a grammatical correction there) and then he started harrassing me. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:09, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I think this will have little effect on long-term abusers. If the current pattern is "create account, wait 4 days, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, and then start harassing", then the only think that changes is the order of the elements: "create account, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, wait 4 days, and then start harassing". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:40, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It still does prevent getting autoconfirmed while doing a series of block-worthy edits, with no preceding good or neutral ones. I assume some abusers don't move over to the new strategy. (And this also has no effect one those doing just one edit per account – if it helps against some abusers, then it is good.) The downside is that somebody who registered an account for reading and now does a few edits doesn't immediately become autoconfirmed. I don't think they expect that, so it is no big deal. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:29, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::At present there are very few LTAs that follow this pattern – and I'd say because most LTAs are not bright enough to have the capability of making good edits in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:38, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :Good change as well, I support this change. Vandalism is rife. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:21, 28 April 2026 (UTC) == Scriptbooks == We have various foreign-language phrasebooks covered at [[phrasebooks]]. However, there's only one article that isn't about language but about a writing system, and that is [[Learning Devanagari]], a "scriptbook". The very existence of such a "scriptbook" means there could be scriptbooks on Cyrillic or Perso-Arabic. However, the [[Cyrillic]] articles are deleted and salted for being "out of scope". So, should scriptbooks exist on Wikivoyage at all, or be migrated elsewhere (like Wikibooks or Wikiversity)? '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:13, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :As far as I know, travellers are more likely to talk to locals than reading scripts, especially as written languages can be translated with the translation services on your phone. Probably that's why we have so many phrasebooks and only one "scriptbook". Of course, there are obscure writing systems that translation services can't parse, and phrasebooks of respective languages are enough to cover such cases (since only one or few languages would use such obscure scripts). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :: There are downsides to pointing your smartphone at every sign you want to read. For Cyrillic, learning the letters isn't too hard, so anybody travelling to Russia (or Ukraine) should try. On the other hand, the alphabets could easily be explained in the phrasebooks, with remarks on pronunciation in context, so I don't think a scriptbook is warranted – but neither do I think it should be salted. :: Devanagari is more complex, and the ligature are not very intuitive for most English speakers. I think that included the content of that article into half a dozen individual phrasebooks wouldn't be a good alternative. How to handle the writing system is a judgement call and I wouldn't rule out other scriptbooks, although I cannot remind me any writing system for which I would recommend that solution. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:43, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :I agree that while phrasebooks are useful for travelers, scriptbooks might be valuable, particularly for complex writing systems. They could be a good resource, especially for those not easily translated by phone apps. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:20, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Error on my own page == Got this message on an edit I tried to make on MY OWN userpage: ''Unfortunately, this action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed.'' ''If you believe your action was constructive, please leave a message on the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. In your message, state what you were trying to do and the title of the page you were trying to edit.'' ''A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: <u>Unregistered or New user blanking someone else's user or user talk page</u>'' Here is my abuse log for confirmation<br>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29 https://fr.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29] What? It's my page! Wdym? [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 12:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|SHB2000}} created an anti-spam filter (#66) that seems to be catching you. Maybe they can help. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:06, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::Okay. Thanks. [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:07, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::66 is flag-only (mainly so it can get picked up by [[m:SWViewer|SWViewer]]), seems to be 35 that's catching your edits – the main issue here seems to be that your account isn't autoconfirmed. I've given you confirmed perms since your other account is already autoconfirmed which should hopefully stop the filter from disallowing your edits. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:14, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:18, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It was filter 35 that was the culprit. It seems the error was my fault: I used a construction that didn't work as expected. I am sorry. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 16:48, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It is all good! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 02:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == FTT icon no longer displaying == Does anyone else see this same issue of no FTT icon appearing? Take a look at the pagebanner on [[common scams]] or [[Hamad International Airport]] for what I mean. The links work, but the icon doesn't. (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //02:00, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :I do not see an icon. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :There is no icon for me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::The link to the image seems to have been broken somehow. The file still exists ([[c:File:Writing Circle.svg]]) (I also uploaded a [[c:File:Writing Circle white.svg|white version]] for use in {{tl|Banner}} which for consistency might be better?). The fix here should be to update the link in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] on line 128. I don't have those permissions (interface admin) any more. Instead, @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree]], [[User:Andyrom75|Andy]], [[User:Atsirlin|Atsirlin]] and [[User:Jdlrobson|JDL]] should be able to make the necessary edit. <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 19:39, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::hopefully fixed, we'll see when MW/ResourceLoader reloads the caches.. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:14, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I see the FTT icon in the upper right of the banner for [[Common scams]], so apparently that fixed it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:17, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yep that did the fix – cheers, Wauteurz and Andree. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:34, 1 May 2026 (UTC) == My Culture is not a Costume video == If you are reading this, I suggest you to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5cARFJw8 Summary: Cultural appropriation should never be a thing across America, including all of these holidays, and in daily life. The Halloween costumes that co-opt their cultures, are described as insensitive, dehumanizing, and unrepresentative of the culture, asked by six women. These women had a distaste of what their culture is used as Halloween costumes, and the reasons they presented, as erasing their culture, stereotypical, and a ignorance of the rich history of ethnic minorities. The most important of all, is that traditional attire, is considered to be sacred in different cultures, outside Western countries and nations. Reminder: Please see the [[Halloween]] article, and the [[respect]] too. This quotation would be: {{q|Another consideration is that some costumes may grossly misrepresent diverse cultures or cause offence and upset to others. There has also been considerable debate about cultural appropriation. Purported 'Arab', 'Mexican', 'Indian', 'Geisha', or 'Asylum Patient' costume choices have all come under scrutiny. Costumes that mimic police or military style clothing (including those of historical regimes), may also cause offence or be mistaken for genuine.|Buy: Costumes}} Thank you for reading this. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26450-12|&#126;2026-26450-12]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26450-12|talk]]) 19:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide. We are not going to tell people what costumes to wear on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:31, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think there's a bit of "know your audience" here. Around the time this old YouTube video was created, the Twitterverse blew up over a white American teen wearing a Chinese dress to a formal party. However, Chinese people in China thought it was acceptable.[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/world/asia/chinese-prom-dress.html][https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2144595/go-ahead-appropriate-my-culture] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:58, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::I wear batik shirts all summer, and if anyone wanted to object to it (no-one has), I'd insist that they have a conversation with me in Malay. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:29, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :This has to be a troll post. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 09:34, 2 May 2026 (UTC) ::If you're doing it respectfully and acknowledge its origins, I don't see what's wrong with someone else's ethnic costume. When Katy Perry wore a kimono in one of her music videos, some Japanese-Americans were outraged, but people actually from Japan were perplexed as to why it was even controversial at all. And I've worn a traditional Indian shirt to a Deepavali party, and nobody found it offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 07:26, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Key to wearing costumes of other cultures is doing it respectfully, although the risk of committing faux pas is still there. Wearing them for Halloween is probably more controversial than wearing them in proper context, such as the Deepavali. Having Finns dressed as Sámi (unknowingly combining details in conflicting ways) performing "genuine" Sámi rituals for tourists is indeed seen as cultural appropriation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:55, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Spirit Airlines gone bust == It seems [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-shutdown-what-to-know-rcna343222 Spirit has gone bust] last night. Currently about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?limit=500&fulltext=1&search=Spirit+Airlines&title=Special:Search&profile=default&ns0=1 320ish mentions] of the airline, so will be a massive undertaking to fix this, but any help would be appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:59, 3 May 2026 (UTC) :Some articles of [[India]] still mention Jet Airlines and GoAir, both of which have gone bust long ago. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:47, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::Would be a worthwhile project to remove mentions of those too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:28, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :I suppose we'll have to search for all mentions of Spirit Airlines in other articles. Or maybe hold off to see who buys their assets. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:01, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::They've already had two rounds of bankruptcy. I don't think that a revival is at all likely. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:31, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Was more thinking a merger than a revival, that another airline would buy some of the planes and take over at least a portion of their routes. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I expect all the remaining assets (everything from whole airplanes to office chairs to lease contracts on airport gates) to get sold off as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. I don't expect other airlines to really "take over their routes", but instead for some of them to increase the number of flights on routes that they were already serving, and a few to add a few new routes. Adding a new route can't be done overnight, so any airline that announces a new destination in the coming weeks has already been planning this for a while. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Do you guys [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ want to buy it]? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:48, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::Shouldn't have vibecoded those servers... [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 12:58, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::Reminds me of [[:w:Global Airlines|Global Airlines]]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::It looks like they're up to US $88 million in "unverified" pledges. That's 17% of the bailout that Spirit had been seeking a week ago, and that various news sources said might keep the airline operational for as little as six months. So... enough to keep the airline going this month, assuming that all the pledges are real (and they never are, though in some fundraising areas, you might get as high as 90%)? ::And then it dies again, of course. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:21, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::To keep it running, they need a sound business model and good management. They claim that the bankruptsy was due to the evilness of Wall Street (or so I interpret their message). They could be right, but it seems that running an airline company isn't easy these days, be it a legacy or budget one. If the business model really did work, then it is up to having the money and good management, and to not get vulnerable to Wall Street evilness (better not take loans from them). It would be really nice to hear them succeed, but I won't bet my mite on that. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I've read that they haven't been profitable since the pandemic in 2020. That suggests that they don't have a sound business model. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I mean LCCs around the world outside of Europe have been struggling since the pandemic, but Spirit was on a whole different level. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:25, 5 May 2026 (UTC) : What can we do by way of practical advice for travellers? There have been a fair number of stories about stranded passengers, stuck paying for a different flight, often at a higher price because one-way is usually more expensive than half of a return ticket & immediate flights more expensive than booking ahead. [https://people.com/spirit-airlines-passengers-recall-being-stranded-at-airports-after-airline-s-closure-11965179 Spirit passengers stranded], [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/travel/thomas-cook-airline-collapse.html Thomas Cook] a few years ago involving 600,000 victims by some estimates, [https://www.islands.com/1996300/airlines-bankrupt-never-recovered/ 10 Airlines That Went Bankrupt And Never Recovered], ... : There are sites with advice about this, [https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/service-cessations-bankruptcy US DOT], [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds PBS], [https://www.iata.org/contentassets/2e46aace261040b9a47fb7b9da18efc9/airline-bankruptcy-position-paper.pdf IATA] & several travel guides. It seem to boil down to seeking a refund from your credit card company & looking for "rescue fares" where other airlines offer a discount. : Are there good ways to reduce this risk? Always pay with a credit card? Does [[travel insurance]] cover this? Should you fly only on major airlines? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::I think Finland (the EU?) offers some protection if you book in the right way, after many passengers got stranded some years ago (COVID-19? 2008?). I think companies in the travel business are required to put money in a fund that covers their liabilities, so at least passengers should get their money back (I could be awfully wrong about the details). If you book through a travel bureau, then they take the responsibility (they probably have insurance). Then, of course, you shouldn't book via a "convenience flag" company. I believe that suitable travel insurance also covers this, but read the fine print. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/planning/what-to-do-if-tour-company-airline-goes-bankrupt.htm indicates that travel insurance with what seems to be called "insolvency cover" (not very common) can help. US credit card issuers must refund the price of cancelled flights, but that doesn't seem to be true elsewhere. :::I don't think that "only fly on major airlines" is reasonable. Airline bankruptcies are pretty uncommon in wealthier worlds. However, "don't fly on one that's already in bankruptcy proceedings" might be a reasonable rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the UK, and I think most of Europe, you have better consumer protection if you book a "package" of flight and hotel for a single price from a travel agent (which can be a part of the airline). If the airline goes bust when you are away, the travel agent has to arrange to get you home (without further charge), and the scheme is backed with a bond held by the CAA. See [[:W:Air Travel Organisers' Licensing]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes. EU regulations require that businesses that sell packages place a deposit that should cover expenses for bankrupt partners (they estimate the costs themselves, so a bankrupt business may not be able to cover everything). In addition to returning money paid to them for unavailable services, they have to arrange and pay your journey back, if the return was part of the package. This applies only if you bought a package. If you reserve flight and accommodation through them separately, or book things yourself with their assistance (so that you get agreements with the individual businesses), then their liabilities are very limited – but they should clearly inform you that this isn't a package deal. :::::If you bought tickets yourself, you have to either ask the company itself (which may have priority liabilities worth more than its assets) or your credit company, which only need to pay back what you paid, no additional expenses. You choose which of them to ask for compensation. :::::(I did not read the directive, but a bunch of official advice.) :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:03, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :btw a bit late, but kudos to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] and [[User:Anyone150|Anyone150]] for doing the bulk of the removals. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is there an unannounced Montenegro editing event? == In the last couple of days, we've seen a number of new articles about attractions in Montenegro, few if any of them destinations by Wikivoyage definitions laid out on the [[WV:What is an article]] page, and all of them in a custom, non-Wikivoyage structure with personal comments. Are these all by one person who's using multiple accounts, or is this some kind of unannounced event? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Please respond, @[[User:Andjela555|Andjela555]], @[[User:Zinuo67|Zinuo67]], @[[User:~2026-25860-58|~2026-25860-58]], @[[User:~2026-27229-97|~2026-27229-97]], @[[User:~2026-27107-15|~2026-27107-15]], @[[User:Stasya Kostova|Stasya Kostova]], @[[User:~2026-26916-20|~2026-26916-20]]. You are well-intentioned, and most of the titles you are adding articles for deserve to be listed on this site, in the article for the nearest town, but because you do not know about [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]] and have no idea what Wikivoyage style (for example, [[Wikivoyage:Article templates]], [[Wikivoyage:Pronouns]] and [[Wikivoyage:Goals]]) is, you are creating a mess, and if there is a planning or discussion page somewhere, one of us can post some basic Wikivoyage style and policy information to it to try to stop the mess from spreading. Please tell us who organized this editing event and who instructed you about what to add to Wikivoyage and how. It's important for us to know. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:21, 5 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} Interestingly, from a CU check, it seems: ::* {{checkuser|Zinuo67}} ::* {{checkuser|Veda-Meda2015}} ::* {{checkuser|Ece Mira 67777}} ::* {{checkuser|Stasya Kostova}} ::* {{checkuser|Miona Colanovic}} ::are all a 100% match (no account blocks have been made, however). At least technically, there is no indication of this coming from a shared address either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:23, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::Weird. Thanks for checking. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::: {{u|Stasya Kostova}} created [[Skočidjevojka Bay]] which needs to be cleaned up (couldn't find the correct template to tag for cleanup). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::There is no such template because we don't have enough editors to say "you do it!" But if I lack time or need help, I usually post a notice on an article's talk page, where to be fair it's often ignored, and I may forget about it for some time, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:46, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In the case of [[Skočidjevojka Bay]], it should probably just be tagged with {{tl|stub}}. The template automatically populates it into a category if it's still like that after 7 days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I have tagged it to merge into [[Petrovac]], as I don't think there is enough there for an article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:24, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ==Policy for the phrase "adult entertainment"== An earlier version of the [[Southern California]] article used the phrase "adult entertainment" (see [[Talk:Southern California]] for discussion). As "adult entertainment" is a euphemism for pornography (but not always understood as such by non-native readers), we should have a policy which complies with [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] and [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first]]. I made a draft in [[Wikivoyage:Words to avoid]]. Please contribute with your opinions. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :I don't think policy/guideline pages are places for drafts. If you had meant your new text to be a draft, you should have put it in the talk page for the policy/guideline page. It seemed non-controversial to me, and as I mentioned elsewhere, I support it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:53, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with Ikan here. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:01, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::I also agree with Ikan on this one. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 21:27, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I am happy with the addition. To me "Adult movies" could be those which have been given an "18 certificate", and violence could be the main reason for the rating. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:12, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm all for avoiding any promotion of sex tourism, but I'm not sure a knee-jerk reaction to automatically make a phrase verboten is at all useful. I often travel with my family and I would like to know where the shady hotels are so I can avoid them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Just for transparency, this is what Yvwv added: ::::::{{blockquote|adult entertainment: Can be understood as a euphemism for pornography, striptease, sex toy stores, and other sexually themed attractions. If such attractions comply with the [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] they can be described without euphemism; a strip club can be called a strip club. Use expressions with "adults" in an unambigous way.}} :::::://<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:34, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::'''Oppose''' the addition of "adult entertainment" to the words to avoid list. IMHO, we need to cut that list down to just those that are genuinely useful to avoid. Well over half have perfectly legitimate uses on a travel wiki. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:46, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::: To sort out misunderstanding, see [[Wikivoyage talk:Words to avoid]] for discussion. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 08:14, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I think that the confusing situations should be mentioned. Here's one short way to do that: :::::::* Use expressions with "adults" in an unambiguous way (e.g., "Adults only (age 18+)"). :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 7 May 2026 (UTC) == Main Page revamps, part 2 == As mentioned about a month and a bit ago, I'm in the midst of trying to modernise the look of this site. The second stage of those revamps is now at [[User:SHB2000/revamped main]], which revamps the sister projects section. The style replicates the redesign agreed upon with part 1 of the revamps when we got rid of the blue box. Any thoughts and feedback welcome. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC) :It looks virtually identical to me, so I think it's certainly fine. The sister projects footer is the only real difference and is a little more clean and clear, so I {{support}}. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:40, 10 May 2026 (UTC) : {{support}} Looks fine to me. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:13, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :'''Wikifunctions''' is listed twice with somewhat different descriptions. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 15:16, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::Done, good catch. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC) : I notice that the links to other language versions are down at the end. I wonder if the people who need them most will find them there. Should they be more prominent? Perhaps in the top box? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:38, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::Rather confusingly, we also don't display the language versions on mobile at all – is there any design-related reason behind this? (if not, then that will be part 3 of revamps) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :::On mobile Minerva I am seeing various issues. The image in the discover section should push the text below and there is lots of blank whitespace. The map at the top is floating away from every thing else. :::Since most of our readership is on mobile I think it is important to address these. Please be sure to test it on a real phone and ensure you are viewing the default Minerva skin. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::That seems to be an issue with the existing Main Page too. My reforms only change the Sister Projects section, which seems to work perfectly fine for me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:47, 13 May 2026 (UTC) LGTM, thanks for doing this. Possibly a nitpick, but could the bottom row of the sister projects box be made symmetrical? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 05:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :TT, this is not strictly possible without doing a lot to change the layout, since what will be symmetrical depends on your browser, monitor size, etc. On my computer, there are two rows of seven icons, which is balanced down the middle and looks quite clean. If I resize my browser window, it flows to four rows of four and one row of two, which is not symmetrical. I think the more meaningful discussion is about which projects to include. I personally would like to see [[:outreach:]] added, but I don't think it's critical. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::The main reason it wasn't included is because I'd literally forgotten :P. btw if you do see any missing projects, please do add them to [[User:SHB2000/WikivoyageSister]] since I won't be on my computer for the next few days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::Done, template now updated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == Wikidata, adding co-ordinates == [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Events/Coordinate_Me_2026 COORDI­NATE ME], a wikidata contest for adding geolocation data in 26 chosen countries. Since we use that data & may have data in listings that could be on WD, perhaps some people here could help. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 04:12, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :This contest is wrought with problems, like tracking inaccuracies and errors, unresponsive organizer and delayed prize awards. Take a look at the contest's talk page in previous years to see all the issues it had. I have [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grants_talk:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/General_Support_Fund/WMAT_Multi-Year-Plan_Grant_2025-2027&oldid=27559767 spoken against] funding this year's contest due to fiscal and logistical mismanagement. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:52, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :Out of ~300000 listings we have around 4000 are like that - that we have WD for them, but the WD doesn't have coords... Now the question is, if we want to blindly export that, or what..... :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:56, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have many cities that have listings but the listings (with or without Wikidata) don't have coords. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 22:12, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == Franks Gatukök Göteborg Central == There is a hamburger and hot dog stand called Franks Gatukök in central Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish), right in front of the Gothernburg Central Station. I can personally verify this - I visited it less than a month ago. It also shows up at Google Maps. However, it doesn't appear to have any sort of website. Googling for "Franks Gatukök" gives a link to the site https://www.franksgatukok.se/ which lists several locations in Sweden, none of which is anywhere near Gothenburg Central Station. Their Facebook page doesn't list it either. Does anyone know if there is some sort of website for this location? If there is none, can it be listed on the Gothenburg article anyway? [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 18:24, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :Sure it can be listed! Just don't include a website if there isn't any. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == A possible editorial action against WMF for laying off Union staff == You should be aware that [[meta:Talk:Community_Wishlist#May_20_update|there's currently a major upheaval]] over the alleged layoff of Community Tech staff by WMF. They're also [[en:Wikipedia:WP:Village_pump_(WMF)#Petition:_Editors_willing_to_join_in_collective_labor_action|discussing imitating a editorial strike in solidarity]] on Wikipedia because the staff that were laid off are members of the [[Meta:Wiki_Workers_United|Wiki Workers United]] union, which was formed just last week and in the process of organization. You might want to get to know them. So far, both have over 50 and 160 signatures, and both will be growing over the coming days. It's getting very significant, and it could impact this wiki, too. After that, if you agree to join in solidarity (and at the moment, pretty much a significant portion of Wikipedians are already in it), '''inform the WWU and [https://cwa-union.org/about/contact-us the CWA].''' Tell them ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis. After ''that''... beats me because of my lack of first-hand experience with labor unions and the like, but as [[:Wikipedia:Jeff the Land Shark|a certain little shark]] might say: {{tq|Murr. (Bite the hand that feeds. And I know where they hide the donuts.)}} [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Asretired|Asretired]]; @[[User:Doc James|Doc James]]; @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]; @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]; @[[User:Mx. Granger|Mx. Granger]]; @[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]]; @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]; @[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]; anyone else? [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here. But I think we should keep solidarity with a union separate from any grievances any of us might have about supposedly heavy-handed actions by the WMF involving the operation of wikis. My only grievance regarding the treatment of Wikivoyage that I can think of is that it can get lost in the shuffle. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here – for anyone reading, I'd absolutely urge you all to sign yourself in solidarity with WMF staff by adding your name at [[m:Wiki Workers United#Solidarity]] (I'd already done so before the ping). What happened yesterday absolutely reeked of corporatism and union-busting. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :I am not presently a member of the en.wp community and I would not seek to have anyone edit by proxy there for me or anything like that, but I want to register somewhere that I stand in solidarity with organized labor. There should probably be a [[phab:]] ticket to reform the entire Wikimedia Foundation into a worker-owned co-operative non-profit. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::I find this sort of discussion frustrating, because so few people seem to know what they're talking about. For example, Justin, forgive me for picking on you, but the WMF can't be reformed into "a worker-owned co-operative non-profit", because public charities in the US can't technically be "owned" by anyone. I suggest that anyone who wants to support labor rights would do well to learn more about the subject, and then talk to their own elected politicians about making it ''structurally'' feasible to have a labor union that crosses national borders – not merely a federation of locals that coordinate with each other (which is what "international" labor unions are), but an actual single organization, operating under the same rules, so you don't get the lone employee in this country having a "union" of me, myself, and I or the near-impossibility of writing a contract that is the same for everyone. It's bad enough that US states have different rules (e.g., layoffs above a certain size in California require 60 calendar days' [fully paid] advance notice); it's almost impossible to reconcile different national laws. ::Then you have the problem of people having different cultural conceptions of what a union is supposed to do for you. Is the labor union supposed to get you higher pay, or fairer conditions [which can mean lower pay and worse working conditions for previously privileged staff], or prevent staff from being fired, or organize social events, or help you get your next job, or something else? I know one municipal labor union whose negotiations are done by senior employees that "accidentally" preferred themselves for vacation scheduling, higher pay, and never having to work holidays and weekends for years. I know a couple of people at another organization who are pushing for a union; they seem to mostly be afraid that they will get fired someday but not understand why they were fired (I'm objectively doing well at the parts of my job that I think are important; why should my manager's opinion, or that fact that all my teammates keep quitting to get away from me, be relevant?). ::Apologies for the long post, but: please, don't assume that whatever your local laws or views of unions are would be relevant to any situation that extends outside of your home area. It's really enormously complicated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::It's not picking on me, but you are wrong factually: you can have a [https://www.theselc.org/workplace_democracy_in_nonprofit_organizations worker self-directed non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States]. I am generally opposed to any hierarchy that models the way that capitalist businesses can unilaterally hire and fire. Maybe these workers still needed to be fired for some reason, but that should be decided by a democratic process. What <em>that</em> looks like will be different from organization to organization (e.g. a grievances board, administrative leave while under review, managers who are elected on a periodic basis and given the power to hire and fire by the working class, etc.), but when it comes to someone's basic livelihood and the fact that most of us live under wage slavery, then I don't want anyone getting fired without a democratic process behind it or at the very least some kind of extraordinary emergency reason. Additionally, for what it's worth, California (where the WMF are based) has laws specifically designed to help incorporate for-profit businesses as a co-op, so I would imagine that if someone wanted to create a worker self-directed non-profit, that would probably be the easiest place in the United States to do it. Lastly, I don't know why you seem to assume that I don't live in California. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 21:39, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::::"Self-directed" and "owned" are different things. ::::I make no assumptions about where you are; I give the California example because it's one that I know exists in my state and that I know does not exist everywhere. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :::::By "worker-owned co-op", I am distinguishing it from a member co-op like a grocery co-op or a credit union or a co-op apartment complex. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :On the question of what Wikivoyage needs: :The OP is already blocked on two wikis for trolling and disruptive editing. Their contributions here this year are to import drama that is not directly related to us. This has happened a few times before with other editors (e.g., complaints about software changes). :The Simple English Wikipedia has [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocks_and_bans#Reciprocal a rule called "1STRIKE"] that applies to people who have already been blocked elsewhere (almost always the English Wikipedia), and then bring their bad behavior to Simple. Maybe we should consider adopting a similar rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::They haven't done anything blockable or even against any guidelines here, and to be clear, you're suggesting we should indefinitely block them for informing us about layoffs and anti-union actions? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm suggesting that when someone says "Tell [an external organization] ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis", that this is more like "drama-mongering" than "informing". :::For example, the WMF deployed the current MediaWiki desktop skin several years ago, and some people are still mad about this "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis". The Russian Wikipedia is still running a pop-up message saying that this was deployed without their consent. Do you think that's relevant to either layoffs or unionizing? I don't. Some of the "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" even involved the team that's being dissolved. There are probably still people at the German-language Wikipedia who think that Comm Tech was wrong to decline their urgent wish for the wrong piece of software to be re-installed, when the actual problem was created by their own local interface admins. There are definitely some who are still mad that the WMF stopped two of their admins from wheel-warring over the site config years ago. But none of these "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" have anything to do with unionizing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::If you noticed, I addressed that above without saying they should be summarily blocked, and no-one has taken them up on that here, at any rate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::2601AC47 was globally locked. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-31136-19|&#126;2026-31136-19]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-31136-19|talk]]) 22:53, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Why? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:02, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Requests_for_help_from_a_sysop_or_bureaucrat#c-Tamzin-20260523115300-Trolling/vandalism_at_highly_sensitive_WMF-related_discussion This was the conversation/request]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Yeah, I see. They really trolled in that thread. Too bad; I'm indebted to them for informing me about these happenings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::We already have [[WV:ONESTRIKE]], by the way, but I really don't think bringing up the attention of the WMF's recent union busting actions is anywhere near disruptive to warrant an indefinitely. If it wasn't them, it almost certainly would've been brought up by someone else in the pub. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I signed it in the signatures. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 00:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan == <div class="border-box" style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #f8eaba); max-width: 875px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; color: var(--clr-dark)"> <div class="box" style="float:left; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">[[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|75px|alt=The logo for the Wikimedia Café]]</div> Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. Participants may attend either or both sessions. #'''Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780153200 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to the Americas, Africa, and Europe #'''Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 05:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780203600 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to Asia and the Pacific Café participants are highly encouraged to read in advance [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Sohom_Datta/annual_plan_guide at least this summary of the plan]. Optionally, Café participants are encouraged to read portions of the plan that interest them and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 ask questions or provide feedback on the Annual Plan talk page]. Please see the Café page for more information, including [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#May_2026_meetings_with_a_focus_on_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 tables of timestamp conversions for both sessions], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#Agenda._This_will_be_an_approximately_1_hour_Caf%C3%A9_session,_and_is_extendible_for_an_additional_30_minutes_if_needed. the agenda], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#How_to_attend_the_session how to register]! <br /> [[File:Buntstifte Eberhard Faber crop 64h.jpg|860px|alt=cropped image of colored pencils]]</div> <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 19:48, 21 May 2026 (UTC) == Faroe Islands update == Alright, I'm flying to [[Tórshavn]] next week. Anything on [[Faroe Islands]] that need a listing update, a picture or boots-on-the-ground verification? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :Wow, what an opportunity. Our sister site has some [[:w:en:Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in the Faroe Islands|requested photographs]] if you are available to take any. (Note that I'm not a member of the community there and I'm not soliciting editing by proxy.) ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 15:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Heh, I think it wouldn't be controversial to request to take a picture of a village or power plant. I've bookmarked several places and at least two locations are along the way to/from the airport so I have at least two chances to take pictures. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :I notice that [[Faroe Islands#Towns and villages]] says "the roofs are often turf-covered", next to a picture showing no turf-covered roofs. Perhaps you could easily determine whether "often" is still the right word? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:02, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Roofs are about 70-80% turf-covered when I see them in villages, but this number drops in bigger towns and only a few houses in the capital have turf roofs. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Query regarding Kartographer extension == I am an editor at the Malayalam Wikivoyage project, which is currently hosted in [https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wy/ml/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8_%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BE Incubator]. We recently encountered an issue where map markers were not appearing on maps. We raised a ticket in [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T395208 Phabricator], and came to know that the Kartographer extension is being removed. Does anyone here know of any alternative extension or approach that can be used to show markers on maps for denoting places? [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 17:19, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :As far as I'm aware, Kartographer is not being removed as such, just not being added to any non-Wikivoyage WMF wikis. There is a [[phab:project/view/1692/|project board for Kartographer]] on [[phab:]] and you can [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer|generally learn more about]] the extension on [[mw:]]. I imagine that if Kartographer were to be removed, there would be a replacement deployed before that. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} can you confirm that I'm correct (or if not, correct me)? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:12, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{Ping|Koavf}} Thanks for sharing the links. I have already raised a ticket in Phabricator and it was based on that, I came to know that it will not be enabled on any new Wikivoyages and that it will be removed from other Wikivoyages too. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} For your confirmation/comments on above reply please. [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 15:59, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]]: Indeed, as I said there, " the mode should also have been removed from Wikivoyages". The problem is not with Kartographer but with the 'temporary' hack to allow Wikivoyages to cross-load content from WMCS, which was promised to be removed. :::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]: Do you know when the Wikivoyage community will finally do this work? [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 12:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't have any special insight into that, unfortunately. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think [[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], [[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]], and [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] know more about maps than most of us. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure what is expected to be done by us, though? Is kartographer as a whole deprecated, or just some feature of it? Groups? I am completely out of loop here... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::: I have no idea either. The only thing I did that is related to Kartographer is reporting a bug with missing pins on a map whenever some pins fall across both sides of the international date line. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]]: Yes, Groups, according to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Kartographer#Groups_for_Wikivoyage — but it doesn't explain what's the limitation specifically (in general, having groups seems fine?). [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 17:09, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ::::If you don't mind me asking, where was it promised to be removed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::: I have no information regarding any removal of Kartographer features. However, I understand that the Wikivoyage feature is not available in the Incubator because it would function not only for Wikivoyage but also for all other non-Wikivoyage sub-wikis. Furthermore, no one from the German-speaking community is involved in making changes to Kartographer. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 06:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC) == [[Template:Other uses]] == Looking at [[Template:Other uses]], I see that it is supposed to generate an italicized hatnote such as the following: :''For other places with the same name, see [[Cleveland (disambiguation)]].'' But where I see {{tl|Other uses}} used on pages such as [[Burbank]] and [[Columbus]], the hatnote is ''not'' italicized: :For other places with the same name, see [[Burbank (disambiguation)]]. :For other places with the same name, see [[Columbus (disambiguation)]]. I checked the template {{tl|Other uses}} itself and I couldn't figure out why the italics are not showing up. Anybody have a suggestion? -- [[User:Metropolitan90|Metropolitan90]] ([[User talk:Metropolitan90|talk]]) 21:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :I [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3AOther_uses&diff=5282293&oldid=5282292 removed the CSS classes] and it now renders italicized on pages. The weird thing is that these classes are not part of [[MediaWiki:Common.css]], so ''maybe'' adding non-defined classes results in unstyled text. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == A Pee section on articles == Hey everyone, I suggest adding a “pee” or “poop” section to articles (district, city, region, country), or having articles like “peeing in the (country)” or “peeing in (city)” would be great. Thanks…[[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 12:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think you're looking for a subsection under the "Respect" section where we are supposed to discuss the regulations regarding defecation and urination. Or public bathrooms under the "Cope" section. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think that a title like [[Toilets in the United Arab Emirate]] would be more appropriate and expected. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Like if we have “sleep”, “eat” and “see” instead of “accommodation”, “F&B choices” and “attractions”, I think we need a “pee”, “poop”, “urinate”, “defecate”, “excrete”, “eliminate waste”, “dump”, “crap”, “drop a deuce”, “piss”, “whiz”, “micturate”, “/ʃɪt/” section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::: no we don't, not with this type of vocabulary which is very unbecoming for a travel guide. You are welcome to create a WikiPee website, invite whomever you want to join, and write whatever suits your fancy. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Even if we thought that a "Pee" section was a good label, it's unlikely to be the one that readers are looking for. That's what I meant when I said that "Toilets" might be more "expected". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think we need such a separate section on it, as [[WV:STICK]] already suggests putting toilets under "Cope". Even if we ever find a need for such a section, I would suggest "Toilet" as a verb. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Okay, but maybe the region doesn’t have any toilets, or the locals pee in a hole, on the floor, or in a valley. Also, I think there are peeing customs or peeing places in the city or country. Is the water quality good? What does it feel like to pee (peeing experience)? That’s why we need a pee section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes, as was pointed out Cope is the place for information about toilets and it's indeed useful information for voyagers - especially in destinations where toilets are hard to find for one reason or another. Plainly writing out "Pee", "Shit" or the like as a heading would be rude, though. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::If we include “pee” in “cope,” the “cope” section will have a lot of information that doesn’t have enough variety. ::::::That’s all— [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 08:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) == Vote now in the 2026 U4C election == <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. 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Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 17:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> :btw I'm gonna shamelessly self-promote [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2026]] if any of you are interested – tried to be comprehensive, use it at your will. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::I looked over your list. I'm concerned about the candidate who has an active U4C case, of course, but also about the number of candidates who didn't answer the questions. That suggests that they would struggle to do the work. ::You might look at [[m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/Campaigning rules]]. What the English Wikipedia calls "canvassing" is allowed. Meta-Wiki has never prohibited it, and in some processes, such as the Community Wishlist, actively encourages it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::It depends, I suppose. Meta doesn't prohibit canvassing, but the overwhelming opinion was that Uncle's canvassing in his NVM application was disruptive enough that it demonstrated a severe lack of understanding for what the role actually was (since NVMs are appointed, not voted in, so consensus isn't really something for the U4C to take into consideration). A massive shame, honestly, because he was one of the more qualified candidates that I had in [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025]], one that could've actually had a chance for the SSA seat this year if it weren't for that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC) :::: Having met {{u|Borschts}} in-person during last year's Wikimania, I am comfortable supporting his candidacy. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 00:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == New itinerary == The Ganges is one of the most important rivers of Asia, yet there's no itinerary on it, unlike the [[Yellow River]], [[Yangtze]] or the [[Nile]]. So, I have developed one on the Ganges under [[along the Ganges River]], albeit with inspirations from those Chinese rivers. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == User rights nomination == Hey everyone, I know this is a bit late, but there is currently 1 admin nomination right now at [[Wikivoyage:User rights nominations#Koavf (sysop)]]. Your input and opinions are more than appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Simple version of Wikivoyage == Can we create a simple version of Wikivoyage, similar to Simple English Wikipedia? Would this be a good concept, if excecuted properly? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 06:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :While Simple English Wikivoyage sounds good on paper, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) currently does not allow creation of Simple English projects other than Wikipedia and Wiktionary. Maybe we could host Simple English Wikivoyage under a separate namespace under English WV (similar to Wikijunior under Wikibooks), but the problem is that the English WV community is already small. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:26, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::I've always thought it's possible to potentially execute a multilingual Wikivoyage, but I suppose the need for that with modern translation software now present, is almost zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:18, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::The problem with translation software on Wikivoyage is that there's not always one-to-one translations of idiomatic expressions we tend to use in articles (as opposed to Wikipedia). For instance, there's no direct Bengali translation of "smorgasbord" used in [[India]], leading me to reword its Bengali version for a similar expression (like a "forest of languages" instead of a "smorgasbord of languages"). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:24, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::You should still be able to usually read between the lines, though. At least this is what I often end up doing when translating content from de or itwikivoyage. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] What about the simple version of Wikibooks, Wikiquotes, and Wikiversity? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::None of those would be approved today and [[:q:simple:]] and [[:q:b:]] were closed a long time ago (there was never a simple.wv). Wikibooks has a kind of proxy for simple books at [[:b:Wikibooks:Wikijunior]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 08:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::Simple English Wikibooks and Wikiquote were closed long time ago, and there has never been Simple English Wikiversity or Wikivoyage. However, you still have Wikijunior for child-oriented books, regular English Wikiquotes for simple English quotes (if there's any), and I guess there's a Wikijunior-like mechanism on regular English Wikiversity. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::Wikijunior is perhaps the only bit of Wikibooks (other than the Cookbook) that's functionally usable icl... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:54, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|SHB2000}} Do you want to take a look at that above comment? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Sorry yeah my comment was intended as a reply to yours, not Sbb's. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:32, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :In addition to the fact that the WMF would not allow projects like simple.wp today, the language in Wikivoyage should be very accessible and the concepts are generally pretty easy to understand, so I don't see the need for this as much as for an encyclopedia that covers literally every topic and could plausibly use simplified articles. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:34, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Also, I no longer subscribe to the "Simple English" language ideology I once tried to. I rather focus on accessibility by making complex concepts easier. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::"Simple English" language ideology? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:13, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, and that includes limiting your vocabulary to 1500-something words (BE 1500 or VOA Special English), or even less (BE 850). However, I sometimes find it limiting (maybe Orwellian), although I don't use any overly complicated expressions, and my focus is towards simplifying concepts rather than using simple words. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:16, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::This is part of why I think wikis like tokwiki (an experimental language crafted on the basis of minimising the amount of words used) are absolutely useless (see [[m:User:SHB2000/tokwiki]] if you want a full explanation) – you limit expression in a needless way when there's a clear alternative available that's more practical. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::The processes that created a city or landscape are often convoluted, but their description need not be. Difficult-to-read text on WV more often reflects muddle and "wikipeditis" than inherent complexity. The solution is to re-write in a way that's clear, engaging and relevant to the traveller, not to invent a whole separate site or pidgin language. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:36, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : I'll give this idea a rather firm '''oppose'''. We do not have enough editors to readily support it. However, there is a valid concern about keeping the English here relatively simple. : Many of our readers will have English that is somewhat limited & quite a few editors are non-native speakers, though they all seem to have good to excellent English. Idioms are tricky in any language, so perhaps we should replace "take to his heels" with "run away" & so on. Cultural references are also tricky, whether Shakespeare or some blues tune; some of those need to be avoided or explained. Of course there is a trade-off here; we want a relaxed informal style & that implies idiomatic English with some cultural references. I'd say we are at least close to the correct balance already. : Expressions peculiar to one variety of English -- e.g. "lakh" in Subcontinent English -- should be explained if visitors are likely to encounter them, but generally avoided in our text. Expressions that vary across dialects -- does a car have a hood & trunk or bonnet & boot? -- involve judgement calls; in some contexts they are OK but in others they should be avoided or provided with a gloss. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :*'''Oppose''' - as per [[User:Pashley]] we do not have enough editors to support a "Simple" version. I checked a few statistics and found: :::{| class="wikitable" |- !Product !Articles !Editors |- |English Wikipedia |7,191,087 |278,463 |- |Simple WIkipedia |281,811 |3,759 |- |Wikivoyage |180,828 |985 |} :::*'''Note''' - An "editor" is classed as somebody who has made at least one edit in the last 30 days. ::This shows that in rough figures, for every Simple English editor, there are 80 English Wikipedia editors. If we were to translate this to Wikivoyage, we could expect between 10 and 15 editors on Simple English Wikivoyage which is not enough to sustain the project. Applying the same logic to number of articles, we might expect about 6000 articles - not enough to attract a reasonable readership. ::The quality of articles in Simple English Wikipedia is poor - far too few meet the criteria of using "Simple English". Simple English is moreover bedevilled by there being no agreement as to whether the target audience are younger readers or readers for whom English is a second language. Translating this to the proposed Simple English Wikivoyage to whom should we target questions regarding drugs, trans people, red light districts etc - younger readers or adult readers for who Eglish is a second language? ::[[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:59, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Wow, I never expected this discussion to get many responses from different people on this pub. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 20:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Some of you may be interested in reading [[m:Writing clearly#Writing for translation]]. The idea is to make your writing straightforward enough that it would be easy to translate. Machine translation, in particular, does best with shorter, simpler sentences. This doesn't mean that every sentence must be short and simple, but it is helpful if the most important parts are short and simple. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: Another guide is [[w:The_Complete_Plain_Words]], originally written for British civil servants but useful to anyone wanting to write more clearly. The original 1954 edition is out of copyright & available [https://plain-words.com/ free online]. There have been several revised editions; the latest (2014) is still in print & also available as an ebook. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:47, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think there is a need for a Simple Wikivoyage. We should try to avoid complicated terms unless they are necessary and explained, or it should be clear that cultural or humorous sentences can be skipped over. :::I have occasionally read Simple Wikipedia when looking for a short introduction to complex subject - for example [[:w:Baseball]] is 173k, but [[:w:simple:Baseball]] is 16k. There may be some huge cities where we could have a condensed guide giving the main attractions for a 1-2 day visit - we have 131 huge cities and I expect less than half need a simple version, so 50 simple articles could work. 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Here are some of our hopes for the event:   * To bring all our active Wikivoyage communities together—especially those speaking Spanish, English (yes, I know this is the right community), and French, since they’re connected to the host countries.   * To team up with local chapters like Wikimedia Mexico, Wikimedia Canada, and the affiliates in the United States.   * To improve existing articles and create new ones about Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   * To have a centralnotice to keep everyone in the loop. We’re thinking of holding the event from June 11 to August 20, so it’s a good idea to start getting things ready now. I know this has [[Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup|come up before]], and I’d really love for you to join us in coordinating the event and reaching out to affiliates and/or volunteers who might be interested. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 03:03, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :Like last time, I'm happy to judge/evaluate the articles submitted as part of this contest once again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:36, 25 March 2026 (UTC) ::I support this initiative. I would say that it should be open to all Wikivoyage languages since many dominant national football teams don't use English, French or Spanish (looking at you, Portugal, Brazil and Germany). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] Can you let us know when this is set up? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:54, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm happy to do so... and I'm happy to clean up articles regarding football as well. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:33, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]]: Any updates on this btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::I apologize for the delay. We've been busy with the educational program and the event taking place in Mérida. I'll be contacting the communities in the next few days and requesting CentralNotice to publicize the event. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:36, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == New feature: Travel Tracker (RfC) == IRL procrastination, a random shower thought for better user retention, and 100 or so Gemini prompts (i.e. AI/vibecoding): the results of that led me to create [[Wikivoyage:Travel Tracker]]. It's a personal tool that any logged in user can use to track which countries they've visited. No scripts that need to be installed, just go to [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] and check it out for yourself. Why? Part of what got me hooked into [https://www.jetpunk.com/ Jetpunk] was exactly their country tracker. Many people use online sites to track their travels nowadays. The idea is so that casual users – users that occasionally edit Wikivoyage but only ever so often, perhaps choose to use this travel tracker, then are immediately incentivised to update their travel maps after visiting somewhere new, hopefully also updating some actual articles in the process. The tool still has many teething issues, some that will take time to fix, but it's usable for the most part. Alongside Andree's [[Wikivoyage:Trip Planner|trip planner]], I hope this too can be added to the topbar. I'm also planning on perhaps creating a similar tool for US/Indian/Mexican/Brazilian states, depending on how things go. Any feedback/fixes appreciated and welcome. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:43, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :This works well for me at first glance! (I found one glitch, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" isn't shading for me.) It would be fun to have a way to note regions and cities as well, then I'd probably use it as a "Places I've visited"/"Articles I've worked on" section on my User Page. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:28, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::The glitch is unfortunately a long-standing property of kartographer - it here are too many regions, it may not display all of them. Also, sometimes the OSM data import breaks. E.g. Thailand shape is quite broken currently, too. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:07, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yeah for the first I've found usually just a hard cache solves that issue. OSM data import breaks yeah I have no idea how to fix that (similar issue with Singapore too). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Created [[:phab:T422902]] for the Thailand/Singapore issue – seems to be a pretty widespread problem across WMF projects so I def think it's worth this getting looked into by more technical people than us. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Also have given the tracker a little bit of a revamp in terms of style + few finishing touches (like a numerical counter). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:05, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :For some reason Q38 (Italy) was added twice for me, using purely the editor. Otherwise, nice work :-) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:05, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::Ah, I see the issue (Estonia mistakenly had the Wikidata item of Italy) – fixed! :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::It's a fun tool. To make it more interesting, you could also provide an option to break it down by region (state, province, etc.) for the top ten countries by population or area. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 03:23, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :I've added this tool to the topbar – should work in both vector 2010 and vector 2022, but not skins older than that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC) :Wow, that feature works, on Temporary Accounts too. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 12:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::Since temporary accounts only lasts for 90 days from initial creation, @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] you may want to create an account soon because your current temporary account will expire by the end of this month. As for the tool itself, I noticed that your shaded countries don't show up on my end. On the broader picture, I propose that we limit this tool to registered accounts. Otherwise we will potentially have tonnes of abandoned Temporary Account map pages that people can't access after 3 months. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:45, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::I'd go further and say that I don't think temporary accounts should be able to create userspace pages at all for the same reason you mention. Maybe I'll start a separate discussion for that sometime later. But yeah @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] in your case, would recommend doing that (and then perhaps moving your map to your userspace under a registered account). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::If they can't create a User: space page, then they'll have a harder time telling us some things that we want to know (ordinary user page content, like languages spoken), and they won't be able to create a sandbox for testing, which could lead to making more mistakes in the mainspace. ::::Also, at the moment, this is not a big problem. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges?userExpLevel=unregistered&hidebots=1&hidepageedits=1&hidecategorization=1&hideWikibase=1&hidelog=1&hidenewuserlog=1&namespace=2&limit=1000&days=30&urlversion=2 Almost none are being created], and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=prefix%3AUser%3A~202&title=Special:Search&ns0=1 only 14 exist in total]. ::::When we reach the point of having, say, 100 or 500 or some other large number of such pages, I think we could have a generous deletion policy for User: pages, but I don't think we need a wholesale ban. By "generous", I mean that if it's more than, say, a year old and just test edits (or actually problematic in some way), then any admin should feel free to delete it. I do not mean that an admin marks their calendar to search and delete all User: pages because it just annoys the admin's sense of tidiness that ''those'' contributors were allowed to create pages in the User: space. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Hmm that's true, you do have a point especially because "Draft:" isn't a namespace here. I'll try to think of how else we could solve that issue. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::That is okay to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 00:40, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::Still any particular reason why you haven't just created an account btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For me, I have a preference. I would rather edit as temporary user, other than creating the registered or named account. I do not plan to stick around as much in the future. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:32, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I didn't propose to restrict Temporary Accounts from creating any "User:" pages. I am only proposing restriction on TAs creating the "/visited" pages because they can't stick around past 90 days. From a technical standpoint, is there a way to display a message only to TAs that "hey, you can use this tool locally but if you want to truly save it or show it to friends, you need to register an account"? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:06, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :I went to see if I could embed this on my main User page. Could you add an easy way to suppress the checkboxes, maybe by a flag on the VisitedMap template? Not only would that make this map embeddable, it would make it harder for me to check boxes on other people's pages! [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 21:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]]: You should be able to now embed this on your userpage (just by transcluding <nowiki>{{User:Gerode/Visited}}</nowiki>). Suppressing the checkboxes I've got planned, probably using the abuse filter (since there are ''some'' cases where I think it's okay and I'd rather a warn system over a complete disallow). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) Is there a limit to how many countries the tracker can show? On [[User:Asamboi/Visited|my map]], a bunch of random countries (the UK, France, Spain, Philippines, Laos) are not showing up even though they're selected. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :Usually it's a cache issue – [[Special:Purge]] should do the trick (they appear for me on your map). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:39, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::I would recommend adding a "refresh" button which functions like it's a purge, with a line telling user to click on the refresh button if the map doesn't update or have countries missing. We can't expect new users to know a special page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:49, 15 April 2026 (UTC) I like this idea (have always thought about it). It also pairs well with [[User:OhanaUnited/Edits around the world challenge|the world editing challenge]]. But at first save Australia and New Zealand weren't shaded until I refresh the page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) : Echoing other comments, this is a nice little gadget, I tried it out the other day. An idea for how to develop it further would be an additional layer for countries the user would like to visit (maybe in green or red?). In addition to Singapore which was mentioned above, also the main part of Morocco does not want to show up. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:26, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::So far I've fixed Thailand and HK on OSM. Singapore should be easy to fix, and I'll have to look into what's causing the issue for [[Serbia]] and [[Morocco]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::SG now also fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::: Uganda is not shown. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 05:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It seems to show for me – you might need to clear your cache or give it a refresh. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:45, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::Serbia's mapping to Kosovo. Let's not start the next world war shall we? :) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:20, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I [https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181317764 tried] to fix it last night – ig a waiting game to see how long it'll take for this change to be mirrored here. :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::::[https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181357478#map=6/28.61/-9.16 And Morocco]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:32, 15 April 2026 (UTC) ::::{{re|OhanaUnited}} Both Serbia and Morocco now fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::mexico, belize, panama, costa rica, Brazil, Argentina, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal (and probably a few more I have missed are not working for me). Is there a limit to how many you can add? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]] I debugged this some more and I am seeing a call to https://maps.wikimedia.org/geoshape?getgeojson for every single country in the map. So for 195 countries, the browser tries to open 195 concurrent or sequential connections. ::::::This architecture doesn't scale with our traffic and is currently triggering 429 requests which is likely why many of the countries are not showing for people. This also increases the risk that this feature could interfere with tools and other features on that site that may in future get rate limited. ::::::Can we look to get this fixed sometime next week, given this risk here? I suggest we use a single request with a pipe-separated or comma-separated list of Q-ids if that's possible or at minimum batch the queries with setTimeout and caching using mw.storage for subsequent requests. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::If it's possible to fix this, that would be appreciated (I'm not entirely sure how to make it such – I'm also a bit preoccupied this week and life irl has been quite hazy, but I'll give it a shot). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I've tried batching [[Module:VisitedMap]] – does that perhaps solve some of the issues? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Yes! That seems to have done the trick! Thank you for the speedy fix! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 04:20, 20 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Awesome! Glad to know that works. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::Do you know the reason why the link to the travel map doesn't appear on Traveller's pub page? It shows up on all other pages (Wikivoyage namespace, mainspace, user page space, etc.) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:02, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::I can see it in the 'usual spot' (under the user icon), but only when you scroll all the way up. When the icons transform into the 'top bar', the submenu doesn't contain the entry. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:30, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::This is on vector 2022 I take it? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :New bug I've noticed, once again with the Kartographer extension: for some reason, Germany and the Netherlands don't show up for anyone, but it works perfectly fine using {{tl|mapshape}}. I took a cursory look and there was nothing I could really pinpoint that was causing this issue, so maybe a phabricator task is needed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC) ::Interesting, the issue seems to have fixed itself overnight. Kartographer is weird man... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == New user problems == The project certainly needs new users, especially in areas where our coverage is weak. On the other hand, new users often do various problematic things because they naturally are not familiar with local policies & conventions. Overall, I think the old hands here do a reasonable job of correcting problems, welcoming people & pointing out issues, though there are times when some of the regulars need a reminder of [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]] and [[Wikivoyage_talk:Welcome,_copyeditors#Discouraging New Wikivoyage Editors|don't bite the newbies]]. I also think most new users do quite well at learning & adapting. Are there ways we could improve this? We point new users to [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors]]; does that need improvements ([[Wikivoyage_talk:Tips_for_new_contributors#Reorganize]])? What about [[Template:Welcome]]? In particular, should the template text be shortened, deleting things that duplicate parts of the Tips page? There are things we could do in software, but should we? Make the signup software display a link to Tips? Have the software that creates user pages automatically add the template? Have a bot that looks for empty "User talk:" pages & drops the template on them? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 11:49, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :Would you like to propose any specific edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :About making [[Special:CreateAccount]] display a link to Tips: How many of our first-time editors are creating a new account here? I believe that many of our contributors already have accounts from Wikipedia or Commons. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:39, 20 April 2026 (UTC) == Summer of Wikivoyage in Albania and Kosovo 2026 == Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that the [[M:Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group|Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group]] will be organizing the Summer of Wikivoyage Edit-a-thon 2026 on May 8–9. This year, we are focusing on [[Kukës]], Albania, and other travel destinations in Albania and Kosovo in English language. There will be an offline event, and everyone is also welcome to join online on Saturday from 10:00–17:00 (GMT+2) on [https://meet.jit.si/WoALUG here]. See you there! Thank you! [[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]] ([[User talk:Vyolltsa|talk]]) 15:21, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :Awesome, and thanks for the notice! I look forward to working with the group. The edit-a-thons on Albania and Kosovo are always done well. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]], thanks again! ::@[[User:Ruhan.paco|Ruhan.paco]], @[[User:Enarda Muhadri|Enarda Muhadri]] and @[[User:ErgisaHoxha|ErgisaHoxha]], welcome, and thanks for adding information! ::There are three things I want to call your attention to: ::(1) Default address information (starting with the name of the town, if it's the same as the article title) is not included in addresses on this site. ::(2) The "directions" tab in listings is a place for a parenthetical phrase (so no sentences) and includes only things like cross streets and if someplace is directly across the street or down the block from a huge landmark like the main railway station. ::(3) Wikivoyage does not approve of stating in any listing that anyplace is "near" x or y, because that is vague though possibly promotional and usually not worth noting if an address - and even better, [[WV:Geocoding|geocoordinates]] - are provided. ::@[[User:MegiNnnnn|MegiNnnnn]], some of your edits have another, more basic issue addressed by [[User:Ground Zero]] on your user talk page: a lack of information. All listings must include street addresses, geocoding (latitude/longitude) or at least some kind of way for readers to find them, and if at all possible, contact information, too. ::I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please feel free to share these words of advice among your collaborators! ::All my best, ::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:57, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm not going to name names here, but I had to delete a listing for [[WV:DT|touting]] and obviously copying and pasting from a promotional site in violation of [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]]. Don't do that. And also, please use [[WV:Listings]] templates for all specific listings (not general activities like fishing, though). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:06, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Welcome to @[[User:Ledion Aga|Ledion Aga]], @[[User:MrsNora|MrsNora]], @[[User:MrsHajrie|MrsHajrie]], @[[User:Marigen Kovaçi|Marigen Kovaçi]], and please look over this subthread. I may have left someone out. Is there a complete list of participants somewhere? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::Some of the contributors may not able to understand your comments without our support. Please give us some time to clean up. Here is the full list of [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/WoALUG/Wikivoyage_Kuk%C3%ABs_2026/home edits from the participants]. Thank you for your understanding! [[User:Arianit|Arianit]] ([[User talk:Arianit|talk]]) 16:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Sure thing. Thanks for all you do! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Abolishing the see, do, eat and drink sections of region articles == {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Outline regions}} – that's the number of outline region articles there are at present. Out of {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Region articles}}. That puts the number of outline region articles at about 68%, as of writing this message. A majority of articles you'll stumble across will have no content in either the see, do, eat and drink sections, and it's very explainable: writing content in most region articles is a fairly time-consuming exercise whilst simultaneously also being one of the least read sections. In most cases, we want people to focus more on the understand, get in and get around sections for region articles rather than things to see or do, let alone eat/drink (which should really be mostly covered by individual city/park articles). My solution is rather simple: remove the see, do, eat and drink sections as mandatory headings for outline and usable articles (but they should be a requirement for guide and star articles) so the site can have a bit of a more polished look. This site has had over 20 years to prove that these sections have been useful, and they haven't. I'm aware this is a bit different to all our other categories of articles, but regions are a bit of a unique case in that a) we don't list individual listings on region pages and b) the see, do, eat and drink sections provide so little value in a majority of cases. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:10, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I thought eat, drink and sleep were already optional for region articles. See and do shouldn't be optional. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Sleep is, but not eat/drink per [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Let's make eat and drink optional, but I disagree with making see and do optional. There needs to be a summary of things or at least types of things to see and do in a region for it to be really usable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::That's fair I suppose –&nbsp;I don't feel too strongly about see/do so I'm fine with just eat/drink if that's what we all want. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::::We might want to have a discussion on the [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]] page to make it official, don't you think? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:23, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::All that this can achieve is to make the metrics look a bit better, by lowering the quality threshold for a regional page to be considered "usable" – a bar that is already set low. Scrappy uninformative pages will remain scrappy and uninformative, not worth reading. :::::: ::::::“Overhang” is the term I use for regional pages that remain outline even though their constituent pages are of good standard. My guess is that these are few, do we have any numbers about that? If (as seems likely) the outline regions mostly have outline cities, parks etc then it’s sensible to put the effort into the latter. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:50, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Probably should've started the discussion there, but I think for such a major high-profile change I'd prefer the pub as the venue of discussion over [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:29, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I wonder how often we have a regional article without usable articles below it. I have occasionally added attractions to a regional article because there was no 'city' article to stick it in. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:52, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Personally I think that's fine tbh – though I suppose in those cases that's where the question of whether a rural area article is more favorable arises. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) Agree with whoever said make it optional. I agree that most of the time they would be unnecessary but there are enough corner cases. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 21:06, 23 April 2026 (UTC) I agree that region articles should have See and Do, and we should work towards filling those in, rather than removing them. Eat and Drink are useful, and exist in some region articles, but it does seem unlikely that we will be able to expand those any time soon. They should be optional, and removed if empty. I don't think Sleep should be in region articles at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:19, 23 April 2026 (UTC) : Although [[Hebrides|here]] is an example of a useful Sleep section in a region article. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Regions should have See and Do, and can usefully have Buy, Eat, Drink or Sleep. Unfortunately you usually need to know a region well to provide complete content in any of these sections. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:03, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Nicely put, AlasdairW. A really good Region SHOULD have Buy, Eat, Drink and Sleep sections that provide a high-level overview (similar to the Hberides article that Ground Zero cited. I agree that listings generally don't belong in Region articles (unless there isn't an appropriate city article for it). I'm okay with having all those sections be optional for regions, but feel strongly that they should be REQUIRED for a region article to become Guide or Star. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 17:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::This has prompted me to expedite the outline regions on my "to do" list, and for starters [[Hebrides]] (cited above, and already usable) was missing Eat and Drink. Quickly sorted. Three more can be done soon, improving the metrics by just under 0.1%. If we all put our shoulder to the wheel this problem will be swiftly fettled. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:28, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::'''Actual requirements''': The cited [[Wikivoyage:region article template|region article template]] (at least since before [[Special:Permalink/4786171|10 Dec]]) says about these four sections (the last sentence of each): "If there isn't anything to say about the region's [whatever] that isn't already covered by the descriptions in the Regions/Cities/Other destinations sections, or in the Understand section, then this section can be omitted." :::::For usable, "the most prominent attractions [must be] identified with directions"; for guide, there must be "information on multiple attractions and things to do". The [[[[Special:Permalink/994173|region article status]] page doesn't require the sections under discussion to exist, for any status. :::::I indeed think one needs to say something about the most prominent attractions of a region before the page can be seen as usable. Also having Eat, Drink, See and Do sections in the template is reasonable, as that should make the editor think about what usable could be said about cuisine, nightlife and attractions. For some regions, what needs to be said is already in the city listings or in Understand, making the separate sections redundant. That's fine. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:11, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::So to clean up region articles for regions you know: think whether there is something region-specific to say about the four subjects, check whether it is already said in other sections and either put content in the empty sections or remove them. If you are not sure about some section for some region, just leave those section headers for somebody else to make the decision. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :So 3 weeks later...I take it that there's general support for making eat/drink optional, but keeping see and do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::Maybe we should allow usable region articles to refer the reader to a larger region (or the country/state) article for information on eat, drink and sleep. That leaves the section in place, so any region specifics are more easily added. So if [[Hebrides]] didn't have anything to say for sleep, it would say "See [[Scotland#Sleep]]". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 12:00, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::Have you checked the guideline I linked? Is there something in it you would like to change? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the Eat and Drink sections of [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]], replace "then this section can be omitted" with "provide a link to a this section in a a bigger region (which could be the country)". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:31, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Do we need sections that only have that link? Can't it just be included in context in Understand or even be regarded as implicit – the country's cuisine is usually described in the country article and in the absence of an eat section I assume readers would consult the country article without any pointer? In the case where nightlife is concentrated to one of the region's cities (not too uncommon), that can be said in the city's bullet as well as in Understand. :::::Of course, ''if'' we want that section, we can include such a sentence in Drink. But I think one-sentence sections are ugly, they look incomplete, and may attract tries at saying something, often resulting in pointless or redundant text, and perhaps listings that belong elsewhere. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:09, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In cases like [[Greater Lyon]] and [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]], the later of which has an extensive Eat section, it may of course be worthwhile to point out at which level of regions that description is to be found. If the region is indeed "capital of French gastronomy", then the section should probably not be omitted – there ought to be something to say. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:16, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::My thoughts are mostly with LPfi's – it should generally be implied with our region structure, not that I think many people often read the eat/drink ections in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm surprised you don't think they do. I would tend to think they would, as food is one of the most interesting things to many travellers and people generally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It ''should'' be the case, but generally I (and a few people I've talked to irl about) find most eat/drink sections to be far too lacking to actually bother reading when many better sources exist online. Even when it comes to listings, it's not all that often I actually consult Wikivoyage for places to eat or drink, and nowhere near the same level as I do for see/do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I'd distinguish between listings for specific eateries and descriptions of a local cuisine. I'm always interested in reading the latter, especially if it's well written and a good read. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Hmm true, you have a point there. I do suppose that eat/drink sections of country articles (and also major region articles, like [[Quebec]]) tend to be a ''lot'' more useful than say the eat/drink sections of say [[South Central Iowa]] (which, in my opinion, can be safely removed). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:26, 20 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'd rather see something like "As with most of Scotland, self-catering cottages, camping, and bed-and-breakfast inns are available in the Hebrides" (customizing the text to whatever is most relevant). There could be a link on the opening phrase to [[Scotland#Sleep]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC) == Digital life in China == Hello from China. I wrote [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/User:Brycehughes/Staying_connected_in_China this]. It is meant to be what I wish I had read before I went to China. I learned the hard way; I hope others don't have to (especially now that China is opening up re visa-free access). I am seeking some advice: 1) Is this appropriate for a standalone article? 2) If yes, then what template to use and also how to title it? 3) If no, then should I integrate it into China or just junk it? Basically I'd like your help in what to do with this. Any advice appreciated, thanks. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 15:25, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :I think your write-up is valuable and practical, and I think the topic is too big to fit in [[China#Connect]]. I like your current title or [[Internet access in China]], to match the [[Internet access|general article]]. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 15:55, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with your assessment. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:09, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::Me too. [[User:GrinningIodize|GrinningIodize]] ([[User talk:GrinningIodize|talk]]) 18:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Yes, this article is valuable, especially as it has radically changed my attitude towards China as a whole. I was blocked at English Wikipedia back in 2021 for my blind hate towards China and Chinese, for which I have apologized repeatedly. And now, your article has sparked my curiosity towards that very country, its culture and people. It should be titled [[Internet access in China]], as suggested by Gerode above. Thank you for writing this and also changing my mind for good. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:47, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Hey, glad I could change your mind. Not sure how this article did it but whatever works. I've traveled to a few countries at this point and one thing I always notice is everybody basically wants to just get the kids to school on time, etc. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) :::Sing it, brother. Getting the kids a good education, and taking care of the aging parents is universal. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:20, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::In the west, taking care of aging parents is less? In India they die in your house. Dunno. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:35, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::::I remember having tea with a guy in Isfahan. After we talked politics for a while, we ended up talking eldercare. He wanted to move to Tehran for career reasons. He was younger than me, but I have been through it in Toronto. The issues were similar. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:26, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I'd say still way more socially accepted in the west to send your aging parents to a nursing home than it is outside the west. As someone who's culturally from a non-western background, sadly not uncommon to witness drama with extended family when it comes to these sorts of matters. :( //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Sounds like I can keep the title, link at the [[China]] article. Technical stuff e.g. what templates to add can be done by more savvy people later. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:37, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Also it is a silly banner image but these things make me laugh. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:38, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Done and done. Please feel free to add proper templates to [[Staying connected in China|the article]] anyone so it's well fitted in the tree. Thanks, [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::[[Staying connected in China|Staying connected in China]]. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:58, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Ooh this is a good topic – I've read about advice on this here and there on Reddit, but never a full comprehensive guide. Nice work on this! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) I wonder if we should cover bringing burner phones/devices in this page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Certainly could, although my target for the article was more the I-want-to-watch-YouTube crowd as opposed to the I-want-privacy crowd. Could have a section on privacy I suppose. (Somewhat ironically, I have a burner phone, but I bought it for entering the USA.) [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:48, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think [[burner phones]] could be an entirely separate travel topic, since China isn't the only place where such advice would be applicable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Many people need burner laptops, but perhaps that's different enough to be handled in [[Computers]]. I assume that what needs to be said (and can be kept up to date) can be said on a screenful or two, so wouldn't make that article too long. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:26, 25 April 2026 (UTC) It looks a useful article. If you know, it would be worth adding a note saying how much this applies to Hong Kong or Macau. The Great Firewall may be less active there, but it has been 7 years since I was last in Hong Kong. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 09:52, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Same boat as you... I haven't been to Hong Kong since 2017. If anyone knows feel free to add. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 10:57, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Well, the Great Firewall applies mainly to mainland China, and HK and Macau don't face such restrictions AFAIK. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 13:36, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::Yes, I can back that up. I have friends in Shenzhen who often head over to Hong Kong because it's more convenient for accessing the open internet. [[User:ShuaiXuesheng|ShuaiXuesheng]] ([[User talk:ShuaiXuesheng|talk]]) 14:44, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::The Great Firewall does not apply to Hong Kong. You can still freely use Wikipedia, Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram and YouTube. Can't comment on Macau but I would imagine it's the same thing. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 16:25, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think the only risk with Hong Kong is that during political crises the CCP can lean on the HK government to restrict access. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 08:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 06:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Scriptbooks == We have various foreign-language phrasebooks covered at [[phrasebooks]]. However, there's only one article that isn't about language but about a writing system, and that is [[Learning Devanagari]], a "scriptbook". The very existence of such a "scriptbook" means there could be scriptbooks on Cyrillic or Perso-Arabic. However, the [[Cyrillic]] articles are deleted and salted for being "out of scope". So, should scriptbooks exist on Wikivoyage at all, or be migrated elsewhere (like Wikibooks or Wikiversity)? '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:13, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :As far as I know, travellers are more likely to talk to locals than reading scripts, especially as written languages can be translated with the translation services on your phone. Probably that's why we have so many phrasebooks and only one "scriptbook". Of course, there are obscure writing systems that translation services can't parse, and phrasebooks of respective languages are enough to cover such cases (since only one or few languages would use such obscure scripts). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :: There are downsides to pointing your smartphone at every sign you want to read. For Cyrillic, learning the letters isn't too hard, so anybody travelling to Russia (or Ukraine) should try. On the other hand, the alphabets could easily be explained in the phrasebooks, with remarks on pronunciation in context, so I don't think a scriptbook is warranted – but neither do I think it should be salted. :: Devanagari is more complex, and the ligature are not very intuitive for most English speakers. I think that included the content of that article into half a dozen individual phrasebooks wouldn't be a good alternative. How to handle the writing system is a judgement call and I wouldn't rule out other scriptbooks, although I cannot remind me any writing system for which I would recommend that solution. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:43, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :I agree that while phrasebooks are useful for travelers, scriptbooks might be valuable, particularly for complex writing systems. They could be a good resource, especially for those not easily translated by phone apps. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:20, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Error on my own page == Got this message on an edit I tried to make on MY OWN userpage: ''Unfortunately, this action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed.'' ''If you believe your action was constructive, please leave a message on the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. In your message, state what you were trying to do and the title of the page you were trying to edit.'' ''A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: <u>Unregistered or New user blanking someone else's user or user talk page</u>'' Here is my abuse log for confirmation<br>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29 https://fr.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29] What? It's my page! Wdym? [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 12:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|SHB2000}} created an anti-spam filter (#66) that seems to be catching you. Maybe they can help. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:06, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::Okay. Thanks. [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:07, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::66 is flag-only (mainly so it can get picked up by [[m:SWViewer|SWViewer]]), seems to be 35 that's catching your edits – the main issue here seems to be that your account isn't autoconfirmed. I've given you confirmed perms since your other account is already autoconfirmed which should hopefully stop the filter from disallowing your edits. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:14, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:18, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It was filter 35 that was the culprit. It seems the error was my fault: I used a construction that didn't work as expected. I am sorry. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 16:48, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It is all good! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 02:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == FTT icon no longer displaying == Does anyone else see this same issue of no FTT icon appearing? Take a look at the pagebanner on [[common scams]] or [[Hamad International Airport]] for what I mean. The links work, but the icon doesn't. (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //02:00, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :I do not see an icon. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :There is no icon for me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::The link to the image seems to have been broken somehow. The file still exists ([[c:File:Writing Circle.svg]]) (I also uploaded a [[c:File:Writing Circle white.svg|white version]] for use in {{tl|Banner}} which for consistency might be better?). The fix here should be to update the link in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] on line 128. I don't have those permissions (interface admin) any more. Instead, @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree]], [[User:Andyrom75|Andy]], [[User:Atsirlin|Atsirlin]] and [[User:Jdlrobson|JDL]] should be able to make the necessary edit. <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 19:39, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::hopefully fixed, we'll see when MW/ResourceLoader reloads the caches.. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:14, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I see the FTT icon in the upper right of the banner for [[Common scams]], so apparently that fixed it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:17, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yep that did the fix – cheers, Wauteurz and Andree. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:34, 1 May 2026 (UTC) == My Culture is not a Costume video == If you are reading this, I suggest you to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5cARFJw8 Summary: Cultural appropriation should never be a thing across America, including all of these holidays, and in daily life. The Halloween costumes that co-opt their cultures, are described as insensitive, dehumanizing, and unrepresentative of the culture, asked by six women. These women had a distaste of what their culture is used as Halloween costumes, and the reasons they presented, as erasing their culture, stereotypical, and a ignorance of the rich history of ethnic minorities. The most important of all, is that traditional attire, is considered to be sacred in different cultures, outside Western countries and nations. Reminder: Please see the [[Halloween]] article, and the [[respect]] too. This quotation would be: {{q|Another consideration is that some costumes may grossly misrepresent diverse cultures or cause offence and upset to others. There has also been considerable debate about cultural appropriation. Purported 'Arab', 'Mexican', 'Indian', 'Geisha', or 'Asylum Patient' costume choices have all come under scrutiny. Costumes that mimic police or military style clothing (including those of historical regimes), may also cause offence or be mistaken for genuine.|Buy: Costumes}} Thank you for reading this. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26450-12|&#126;2026-26450-12]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26450-12|talk]]) 19:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide. We are not going to tell people what costumes to wear on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:31, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think there's a bit of "know your audience" here. Around the time this old YouTube video was created, the Twitterverse blew up over a white American teen wearing a Chinese dress to a formal party. However, Chinese people in China thought it was acceptable.[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/world/asia/chinese-prom-dress.html][https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2144595/go-ahead-appropriate-my-culture] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:58, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::I wear batik shirts all summer, and if anyone wanted to object to it (no-one has), I'd insist that they have a conversation with me in Malay. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:29, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :This has to be a troll post. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 09:34, 2 May 2026 (UTC) ::If you're doing it respectfully and acknowledge its origins, I don't see what's wrong with someone else's ethnic costume. When Katy Perry wore a kimono in one of her music videos, some Japanese-Americans were outraged, but people actually from Japan were perplexed as to why it was even controversial at all. And I've worn a traditional Indian shirt to a Deepavali party, and nobody found it offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 07:26, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Key to wearing costumes of other cultures is doing it respectfully, although the risk of committing faux pas is still there. Wearing them for Halloween is probably more controversial than wearing them in proper context, such as the Deepavali. Having Finns dressed as Sámi (unknowingly combining details in conflicting ways) performing "genuine" Sámi rituals for tourists is indeed seen as cultural appropriation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:55, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Spirit Airlines gone bust == It seems [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-shutdown-what-to-know-rcna343222 Spirit has gone bust] last night. Currently about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?limit=500&fulltext=1&search=Spirit+Airlines&title=Special:Search&profile=default&ns0=1 320ish mentions] of the airline, so will be a massive undertaking to fix this, but any help would be appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:59, 3 May 2026 (UTC) :Some articles of [[India]] still mention Jet Airlines and GoAir, both of which have gone bust long ago. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:47, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::Would be a worthwhile project to remove mentions of those too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:28, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :I suppose we'll have to search for all mentions of Spirit Airlines in other articles. Or maybe hold off to see who buys their assets. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:01, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::They've already had two rounds of bankruptcy. I don't think that a revival is at all likely. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:31, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Was more thinking a merger than a revival, that another airline would buy some of the planes and take over at least a portion of their routes. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I expect all the remaining assets (everything from whole airplanes to office chairs to lease contracts on airport gates) to get sold off as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. I don't expect other airlines to really "take over their routes", but instead for some of them to increase the number of flights on routes that they were already serving, and a few to add a few new routes. Adding a new route can't be done overnight, so any airline that announces a new destination in the coming weeks has already been planning this for a while. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Do you guys [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ want to buy it]? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:48, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::Shouldn't have vibecoded those servers... [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 12:58, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::Reminds me of [[:w:Global Airlines|Global Airlines]]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::It looks like they're up to US $88 million in "unverified" pledges. That's 17% of the bailout that Spirit had been seeking a week ago, and that various news sources said might keep the airline operational for as little as six months. So... enough to keep the airline going this month, assuming that all the pledges are real (and they never are, though in some fundraising areas, you might get as high as 90%)? ::And then it dies again, of course. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:21, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::To keep it running, they need a sound business model and good management. They claim that the bankruptsy was due to the evilness of Wall Street (or so I interpret their message). They could be right, but it seems that running an airline company isn't easy these days, be it a legacy or budget one. If the business model really did work, then it is up to having the money and good management, and to not get vulnerable to Wall Street evilness (better not take loans from them). It would be really nice to hear them succeed, but I won't bet my mite on that. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I've read that they haven't been profitable since the pandemic in 2020. That suggests that they don't have a sound business model. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I mean LCCs around the world outside of Europe have been struggling since the pandemic, but Spirit was on a whole different level. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:25, 5 May 2026 (UTC) : What can we do by way of practical advice for travellers? There have been a fair number of stories about stranded passengers, stuck paying for a different flight, often at a higher price because one-way is usually more expensive than half of a return ticket & immediate flights more expensive than booking ahead. [https://people.com/spirit-airlines-passengers-recall-being-stranded-at-airports-after-airline-s-closure-11965179 Spirit passengers stranded], [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/travel/thomas-cook-airline-collapse.html Thomas Cook] a few years ago involving 600,000 victims by some estimates, [https://www.islands.com/1996300/airlines-bankrupt-never-recovered/ 10 Airlines That Went Bankrupt And Never Recovered], ... : There are sites with advice about this, [https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/service-cessations-bankruptcy US DOT], [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds PBS], [https://www.iata.org/contentassets/2e46aace261040b9a47fb7b9da18efc9/airline-bankruptcy-position-paper.pdf IATA] & several travel guides. It seem to boil down to seeking a refund from your credit card company & looking for "rescue fares" where other airlines offer a discount. : Are there good ways to reduce this risk? Always pay with a credit card? Does [[travel insurance]] cover this? Should you fly only on major airlines? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::I think Finland (the EU?) offers some protection if you book in the right way, after many passengers got stranded some years ago (COVID-19? 2008?). I think companies in the travel business are required to put money in a fund that covers their liabilities, so at least passengers should get their money back (I could be awfully wrong about the details). If you book through a travel bureau, then they take the responsibility (they probably have insurance). Then, of course, you shouldn't book via a "convenience flag" company. I believe that suitable travel insurance also covers this, but read the fine print. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/planning/what-to-do-if-tour-company-airline-goes-bankrupt.htm indicates that travel insurance with what seems to be called "insolvency cover" (not very common) can help. US credit card issuers must refund the price of cancelled flights, but that doesn't seem to be true elsewhere. :::I don't think that "only fly on major airlines" is reasonable. Airline bankruptcies are pretty uncommon in wealthier worlds. However, "don't fly on one that's already in bankruptcy proceedings" might be a reasonable rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the UK, and I think most of Europe, you have better consumer protection if you book a "package" of flight and hotel for a single price from a travel agent (which can be a part of the airline). If the airline goes bust when you are away, the travel agent has to arrange to get you home (without further charge), and the scheme is backed with a bond held by the CAA. See [[:W:Air Travel Organisers' Licensing]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes. EU regulations require that businesses that sell packages place a deposit that should cover expenses for bankrupt partners (they estimate the costs themselves, so a bankrupt business may not be able to cover everything). In addition to returning money paid to them for unavailable services, they have to arrange and pay your journey back, if the return was part of the package. This applies only if you bought a package. If you reserve flight and accommodation through them separately, or book things yourself with their assistance (so that you get agreements with the individual businesses), then their liabilities are very limited – but they should clearly inform you that this isn't a package deal. :::::If you bought tickets yourself, you have to either ask the company itself (which may have priority liabilities worth more than its assets) or your credit company, which only need to pay back what you paid, no additional expenses. You choose which of them to ask for compensation. :::::(I did not read the directive, but a bunch of official advice.) :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:03, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :btw a bit late, but kudos to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] and [[User:Anyone150|Anyone150]] for doing the bulk of the removals. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is there an unannounced Montenegro editing event? == In the last couple of days, we've seen a number of new articles about attractions in Montenegro, few if any of them destinations by Wikivoyage definitions laid out on the [[WV:What is an article]] page, and all of them in a custom, non-Wikivoyage structure with personal comments. Are these all by one person who's using multiple accounts, or is this some kind of unannounced event? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Please respond, @[[User:Andjela555|Andjela555]], @[[User:Zinuo67|Zinuo67]], @[[User:~2026-25860-58|~2026-25860-58]], @[[User:~2026-27229-97|~2026-27229-97]], @[[User:~2026-27107-15|~2026-27107-15]], @[[User:Stasya Kostova|Stasya Kostova]], @[[User:~2026-26916-20|~2026-26916-20]]. You are well-intentioned, and most of the titles you are adding articles for deserve to be listed on this site, in the article for the nearest town, but because you do not know about [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]] and have no idea what Wikivoyage style (for example, [[Wikivoyage:Article templates]], [[Wikivoyage:Pronouns]] and [[Wikivoyage:Goals]]) is, you are creating a mess, and if there is a planning or discussion page somewhere, one of us can post some basic Wikivoyage style and policy information to it to try to stop the mess from spreading. Please tell us who organized this editing event and who instructed you about what to add to Wikivoyage and how. It's important for us to know. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:21, 5 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} Interestingly, from a CU check, it seems: ::* {{checkuser|Zinuo67}} ::* {{checkuser|Veda-Meda2015}} ::* {{checkuser|Ece Mira 67777}} ::* {{checkuser|Stasya Kostova}} ::* {{checkuser|Miona Colanovic}} ::are all a 100% match (no account blocks have been made, however). At least technically, there is no indication of this coming from a shared address either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:23, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::Weird. Thanks for checking. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::: {{u|Stasya Kostova}} created [[Skočidjevojka Bay]] which needs to be cleaned up (couldn't find the correct template to tag for cleanup). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::There is no such template because we don't have enough editors to say "you do it!" But if I lack time or need help, I usually post a notice on an article's talk page, where to be fair it's often ignored, and I may forget about it for some time, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:46, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In the case of [[Skočidjevojka Bay]], it should probably just be tagged with {{tl|stub}}. The template automatically populates it into a category if it's still like that after 7 days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I have tagged it to merge into [[Petrovac]], as I don't think there is enough there for an article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:24, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ==Policy for the phrase "adult entertainment"== An earlier version of the [[Southern California]] article used the phrase "adult entertainment" (see [[Talk:Southern California]] for discussion). As "adult entertainment" is a euphemism for pornography (but not always understood as such by non-native readers), we should have a policy which complies with [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] and [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first]]. I made a draft in [[Wikivoyage:Words to avoid]]. Please contribute with your opinions. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :I don't think policy/guideline pages are places for drafts. If you had meant your new text to be a draft, you should have put it in the talk page for the policy/guideline page. It seemed non-controversial to me, and as I mentioned elsewhere, I support it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:53, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with Ikan here. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:01, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::I also agree with Ikan on this one. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 21:27, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I am happy with the addition. To me "Adult movies" could be those which have been given an "18 certificate", and violence could be the main reason for the rating. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:12, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm all for avoiding any promotion of sex tourism, but I'm not sure a knee-jerk reaction to automatically make a phrase verboten is at all useful. I often travel with my family and I would like to know where the shady hotels are so I can avoid them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Just for transparency, this is what Yvwv added: ::::::{{blockquote|adult entertainment: Can be understood as a euphemism for pornography, striptease, sex toy stores, and other sexually themed attractions. If such attractions comply with the [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] they can be described without euphemism; a strip club can be called a strip club. Use expressions with "adults" in an unambigous way.}} :::::://<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:34, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::'''Oppose''' the addition of "adult entertainment" to the words to avoid list. IMHO, we need to cut that list down to just those that are genuinely useful to avoid. Well over half have perfectly legitimate uses on a travel wiki. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:46, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::: To sort out misunderstanding, see [[Wikivoyage talk:Words to avoid]] for discussion. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 08:14, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I think that the confusing situations should be mentioned. Here's one short way to do that: :::::::* Use expressions with "adults" in an unambiguous way (e.g., "Adults only (age 18+)"). :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 7 May 2026 (UTC) == Main Page revamps, part 2 == As mentioned about a month and a bit ago, I'm in the midst of trying to modernise the look of this site. The second stage of those revamps is now at [[User:SHB2000/revamped main]], which revamps the sister projects section. The style replicates the redesign agreed upon with part 1 of the revamps when we got rid of the blue box. Any thoughts and feedback welcome. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC) :It looks virtually identical to me, so I think it's certainly fine. The sister projects footer is the only real difference and is a little more clean and clear, so I {{support}}. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:40, 10 May 2026 (UTC) : {{support}} Looks fine to me. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:13, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :'''Wikifunctions''' is listed twice with somewhat different descriptions. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 15:16, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::Done, good catch. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC) : I notice that the links to other language versions are down at the end. I wonder if the people who need them most will find them there. Should they be more prominent? Perhaps in the top box? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:38, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::Rather confusingly, we also don't display the language versions on mobile at all – is there any design-related reason behind this? (if not, then that will be part 3 of revamps) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :::On mobile Minerva I am seeing various issues. The image in the discover section should push the text below and there is lots of blank whitespace. The map at the top is floating away from every thing else. :::Since most of our readership is on mobile I think it is important to address these. Please be sure to test it on a real phone and ensure you are viewing the default Minerva skin. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::That seems to be an issue with the existing Main Page too. My reforms only change the Sister Projects section, which seems to work perfectly fine for me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:47, 13 May 2026 (UTC) LGTM, thanks for doing this. Possibly a nitpick, but could the bottom row of the sister projects box be made symmetrical? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 05:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :TT, this is not strictly possible without doing a lot to change the layout, since what will be symmetrical depends on your browser, monitor size, etc. On my computer, there are two rows of seven icons, which is balanced down the middle and looks quite clean. If I resize my browser window, it flows to four rows of four and one row of two, which is not symmetrical. I think the more meaningful discussion is about which projects to include. I personally would like to see [[:outreach:]] added, but I don't think it's critical. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::The main reason it wasn't included is because I'd literally forgotten :P. btw if you do see any missing projects, please do add them to [[User:SHB2000/WikivoyageSister]] since I won't be on my computer for the next few days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::Done, template now updated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == Wikidata, adding co-ordinates == [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Events/Coordinate_Me_2026 COORDI­NATE ME], a wikidata contest for adding geolocation data in 26 chosen countries. Since we use that data & may have data in listings that could be on WD, perhaps some people here could help. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 04:12, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :This contest is wrought with problems, like tracking inaccuracies and errors, unresponsive organizer and delayed prize awards. Take a look at the contest's talk page in previous years to see all the issues it had. I have [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grants_talk:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/General_Support_Fund/WMAT_Multi-Year-Plan_Grant_2025-2027&oldid=27559767 spoken against] funding this year's contest due to fiscal and logistical mismanagement. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:52, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :Out of ~300000 listings we have around 4000 are like that - that we have WD for them, but the WD doesn't have coords... Now the question is, if we want to blindly export that, or what..... :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:56, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have many cities that have listings but the listings (with or without Wikidata) don't have coords. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 22:12, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == Franks Gatukök Göteborg Central == There is a hamburger and hot dog stand called Franks Gatukök in central Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish), right in front of the Gothernburg Central Station. I can personally verify this - I visited it less than a month ago. It also shows up at Google Maps. However, it doesn't appear to have any sort of website. Googling for "Franks Gatukök" gives a link to the site https://www.franksgatukok.se/ which lists several locations in Sweden, none of which is anywhere near Gothenburg Central Station. Their Facebook page doesn't list it either. Does anyone know if there is some sort of website for this location? If there is none, can it be listed on the Gothenburg article anyway? [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 18:24, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :Sure it can be listed! Just don't include a website if there isn't any. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == A possible editorial action against WMF for laying off Union staff == You should be aware that [[meta:Talk:Community_Wishlist#May_20_update|there's currently a major upheaval]] over the alleged layoff of Community Tech staff by WMF. They're also [[en:Wikipedia:WP:Village_pump_(WMF)#Petition:_Editors_willing_to_join_in_collective_labor_action|discussing imitating a editorial strike in solidarity]] on Wikipedia because the staff that were laid off are members of the [[Meta:Wiki_Workers_United|Wiki Workers United]] union, which was formed just last week and in the process of organization. You might want to get to know them. So far, both have over 50 and 160 signatures, and both will be growing over the coming days. It's getting very significant, and it could impact this wiki, too. After that, if you agree to join in solidarity (and at the moment, pretty much a significant portion of Wikipedians are already in it), '''inform the WWU and [https://cwa-union.org/about/contact-us the CWA].''' Tell them ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis. After ''that''... beats me because of my lack of first-hand experience with labor unions and the like, but as [[:Wikipedia:Jeff the Land Shark|a certain little shark]] might say: {{tq|Murr. (Bite the hand that feeds. And I know where they hide the donuts.)}} [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Asretired|Asretired]]; @[[User:Doc James|Doc James]]; @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]; @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]; @[[User:Mx. Granger|Mx. Granger]]; @[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]]; @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]; @[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]; anyone else? [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here. But I think we should keep solidarity with a union separate from any grievances any of us might have about supposedly heavy-handed actions by the WMF involving the operation of wikis. My only grievance regarding the treatment of Wikivoyage that I can think of is that it can get lost in the shuffle. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here – for anyone reading, I'd absolutely urge you all to sign yourself in solidarity with WMF staff by adding your name at [[m:Wiki Workers United#Solidarity]] (I'd already done so before the ping). What happened yesterday absolutely reeked of corporatism and union-busting. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :I am not presently a member of the en.wp community and I would not seek to have anyone edit by proxy there for me or anything like that, but I want to register somewhere that I stand in solidarity with organized labor. There should probably be a [[phab:]] ticket to reform the entire Wikimedia Foundation into a worker-owned co-operative non-profit. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::I find this sort of discussion frustrating, because so few people seem to know what they're talking about. For example, Justin, forgive me for picking on you, but the WMF can't be reformed into "a worker-owned co-operative non-profit", because public charities in the US can't technically be "owned" by anyone. I suggest that anyone who wants to support labor rights would do well to learn more about the subject, and then talk to their own elected politicians about making it ''structurally'' feasible to have a labor union that crosses national borders – not merely a federation of locals that coordinate with each other (which is what "international" labor unions are), but an actual single organization, operating under the same rules, so you don't get the lone employee in this country having a "union" of me, myself, and I or the near-impossibility of writing a contract that is the same for everyone. It's bad enough that US states have different rules (e.g., layoffs above a certain size in California require 60 calendar days' [fully paid] advance notice); it's almost impossible to reconcile different national laws. ::Then you have the problem of people having different cultural conceptions of what a union is supposed to do for you. Is the labor union supposed to get you higher pay, or fairer conditions [which can mean lower pay and worse working conditions for previously privileged staff], or prevent staff from being fired, or organize social events, or help you get your next job, or something else? I know one municipal labor union whose negotiations are done by senior employees that "accidentally" preferred themselves for vacation scheduling, higher pay, and never having to work holidays and weekends for years. I know a couple of people at another organization who are pushing for a union; they seem to mostly be afraid that they will get fired someday but not understand why they were fired (I'm objectively doing well at the parts of my job that I think are important; why should my manager's opinion, or that fact that all my teammates keep quitting to get away from me, be relevant?). ::Apologies for the long post, but: please, don't assume that whatever your local laws or views of unions are would be relevant to any situation that extends outside of your home area. It's really enormously complicated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::It's not picking on me, but you are wrong factually: you can have a [https://www.theselc.org/workplace_democracy_in_nonprofit_organizations worker self-directed non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States]. I am generally opposed to any hierarchy that models the way that capitalist businesses can unilaterally hire and fire. Maybe these workers still needed to be fired for some reason, but that should be decided by a democratic process. What <em>that</em> looks like will be different from organization to organization (e.g. a grievances board, administrative leave while under review, managers who are elected on a periodic basis and given the power to hire and fire by the working class, etc.), but when it comes to someone's basic livelihood and the fact that most of us live under wage slavery, then I don't want anyone getting fired without a democratic process behind it or at the very least some kind of extraordinary emergency reason. Additionally, for what it's worth, California (where the WMF are based) has laws specifically designed to help incorporate for-profit businesses as a co-op, so I would imagine that if someone wanted to create a worker self-directed non-profit, that would probably be the easiest place in the United States to do it. Lastly, I don't know why you seem to assume that I don't live in California. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 21:39, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::::"Self-directed" and "owned" are different things. ::::I make no assumptions about where you are; I give the California example because it's one that I know exists in my state and that I know does not exist everywhere. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :::::By "worker-owned co-op", I am distinguishing it from a member co-op like a grocery co-op or a credit union or a co-op apartment complex. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :On the question of what Wikivoyage needs: :The OP is already blocked on two wikis for trolling and disruptive editing. Their contributions here this year are to import drama that is not directly related to us. This has happened a few times before with other editors (e.g., complaints about software changes). :The Simple English Wikipedia has [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocks_and_bans#Reciprocal a rule called "1STRIKE"] that applies to people who have already been blocked elsewhere (almost always the English Wikipedia), and then bring their bad behavior to Simple. Maybe we should consider adopting a similar rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::They haven't done anything blockable or even against any guidelines here, and to be clear, you're suggesting we should indefinitely block them for informing us about layoffs and anti-union actions? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm suggesting that when someone says "Tell [an external organization] ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis", that this is more like "drama-mongering" than "informing". :::For example, the WMF deployed the current MediaWiki desktop skin several years ago, and some people are still mad about this "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis". The Russian Wikipedia is still running a pop-up message saying that this was deployed without their consent. Do you think that's relevant to either layoffs or unionizing? I don't. Some of the "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" even involved the team that's being dissolved. There are probably still people at the German-language Wikipedia who think that Comm Tech was wrong to decline their urgent wish for the wrong piece of software to be re-installed, when the actual problem was created by their own local interface admins. There are definitely some who are still mad that the WMF stopped two of their admins from wheel-warring over the site config years ago. But none of these "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" have anything to do with unionizing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::If you noticed, I addressed that above without saying they should be summarily blocked, and no-one has taken them up on that here, at any rate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::2601AC47 was globally locked. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-31136-19|&#126;2026-31136-19]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-31136-19|talk]]) 22:53, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Why? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:02, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Requests_for_help_from_a_sysop_or_bureaucrat#c-Tamzin-20260523115300-Trolling/vandalism_at_highly_sensitive_WMF-related_discussion This was the conversation/request]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Yeah, I see. They really trolled in that thread. Too bad; I'm indebted to them for informing me about these happenings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::We already have [[WV:ONESTRIKE]], by the way, but I really don't think bringing up the attention of the WMF's recent union busting actions is anywhere near disruptive to warrant an indefinitely. If it wasn't them, it almost certainly would've been brought up by someone else in the pub. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I signed it in the signatures. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 00:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan == <div class="border-box" style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #f8eaba); max-width: 875px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; color: var(--clr-dark)"> <div class="box" style="float:left; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">[[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|75px|alt=The logo for the Wikimedia Café]]</div> Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. 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Anything on [[Faroe Islands]] that need a listing update, a picture or boots-on-the-ground verification? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :Wow, what an opportunity. Our sister site has some [[:w:en:Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in the Faroe Islands|requested photographs]] if you are available to take any. (Note that I'm not a member of the community there and I'm not soliciting editing by proxy.) ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 15:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Heh, I think it wouldn't be controversial to request to take a picture of a village or power plant. I've bookmarked several places and at least two locations are along the way to/from the airport so I have at least two chances to take pictures. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :I notice that [[Faroe Islands#Towns and villages]] says "the roofs are often turf-covered", next to a picture showing no turf-covered roofs. Perhaps you could easily determine whether "often" is still the right word? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:02, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Roofs are about 70-80% turf-covered when I see them in villages, but this number drops in bigger towns and only a few houses in the capital have turf roofs. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Query regarding Kartographer extension == I am an editor at the Malayalam Wikivoyage project, which is currently hosted in [https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wy/ml/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8_%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BE Incubator]. We recently encountered an issue where map markers were not appearing on maps. We raised a ticket in [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T395208 Phabricator], and came to know that the Kartographer extension is being removed. Does anyone here know of any alternative extension or approach that can be used to show markers on maps for denoting places? [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 17:19, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :As far as I'm aware, Kartographer is not being removed as such, just not being added to any non-Wikivoyage WMF wikis. There is a [[phab:project/view/1692/|project board for Kartographer]] on [[phab:]] and you can [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer|generally learn more about]] the extension on [[mw:]]. I imagine that if Kartographer were to be removed, there would be a replacement deployed before that. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} can you confirm that I'm correct (or if not, correct me)? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:12, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{Ping|Koavf}} Thanks for sharing the links. I have already raised a ticket in Phabricator and it was based on that, I came to know that it will not be enabled on any new Wikivoyages and that it will be removed from other Wikivoyages too. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} For your confirmation/comments on above reply please. [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 15:59, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]]: Indeed, as I said there, " the mode should also have been removed from Wikivoyages". The problem is not with Kartographer but with the 'temporary' hack to allow Wikivoyages to cross-load content from WMCS, which was promised to be removed. :::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]: Do you know when the Wikivoyage community will finally do this work? [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 12:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't have any special insight into that, unfortunately. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think [[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], [[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]], and [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] know more about maps than most of us. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure what is expected to be done by us, though? Is kartographer as a whole deprecated, or just some feature of it? Groups? I am completely out of loop here... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::: I have no idea either. The only thing I did that is related to Kartographer is reporting a bug with missing pins on a map whenever some pins fall across both sides of the international date line. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]]: Yes, Groups, according to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Kartographer#Groups_for_Wikivoyage — but it doesn't explain what's the limitation specifically (in general, having groups seems fine?). [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 17:09, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ::::If you don't mind me asking, where was it promised to be removed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::: I have no information regarding any removal of Kartographer features. However, I understand that the Wikivoyage feature is not available in the Incubator because it would function not only for Wikivoyage but also for all other non-Wikivoyage sub-wikis. Furthermore, no one from the German-speaking community is involved in making changes to Kartographer. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 06:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC) == [[Template:Other uses]] == Looking at [[Template:Other uses]], I see that it is supposed to generate an italicized hatnote such as the following: :''For other places with the same name, see [[Cleveland (disambiguation)]].'' But where I see {{tl|Other uses}} used on pages such as [[Burbank]] and [[Columbus]], the hatnote is ''not'' italicized: :For other places with the same name, see [[Burbank (disambiguation)]]. :For other places with the same name, see [[Columbus (disambiguation)]]. I checked the template {{tl|Other uses}} itself and I couldn't figure out why the italics are not showing up. Anybody have a suggestion? -- [[User:Metropolitan90|Metropolitan90]] ([[User talk:Metropolitan90|talk]]) 21:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :I [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3AOther_uses&diff=5282293&oldid=5282292 removed the CSS classes] and it now renders italicized on pages. The weird thing is that these classes are not part of [[MediaWiki:Common.css]], so ''maybe'' adding non-defined classes results in unstyled text. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == A Pee section on articles == Hey everyone, I suggest adding a “pee” or “poop” section to articles (district, city, region, country), or having articles like “peeing in the (country)” or “peeing in (city)” would be great. Thanks…[[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 12:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think you're looking for a subsection under the "Respect" section where we are supposed to discuss the regulations regarding defecation and urination. Or public bathrooms under the "Cope" section. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think that a title like [[Toilets in the United Arab Emirate]] would be more appropriate and expected. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Like if we have “sleep”, “eat” and “see” instead of “accommodation”, “F&B choices” and “attractions”, I think we need a “pee”, “poop”, “urinate”, “defecate”, “excrete”, “eliminate waste”, “dump”, “crap”, “drop a deuce”, “piss”, “whiz”, “micturate”, “/ʃɪt/” section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::: no we don't, not with this type of vocabulary which is very unbecoming for a travel guide. You are welcome to create a WikiPee website, invite whomever you want to join, and write whatever suits your fancy. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Even if we thought that a "Pee" section was a good label, it's unlikely to be the one that readers are looking for. That's what I meant when I said that "Toilets" might be more "expected". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think we need such a separate section on it, as [[WV:STICK]] already suggests putting toilets under "Cope". Even if we ever find a need for such a section, I would suggest "Toilet" as a verb. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Okay, but maybe the region doesn’t have any toilets, or the locals pee in a hole, on the floor, or in a valley. Also, I think there are peeing customs or peeing places in the city or country. Is the water quality good? What does it feel like to pee (peeing experience)? That’s why we need a pee section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes, as was pointed out Cope is the place for information about toilets and it's indeed useful information for voyagers - especially in destinations where toilets are hard to find for one reason or another. Plainly writing out "Pee", "Shit" or the like as a heading would be rude, though. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::If we include “pee” in “cope,” the “cope” section will have a lot of information that doesn’t have enough variety. ::::::That’s all— [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 08:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) == Vote now in the 2026 U4C election == <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. More information–including an eligibility check, voting process information, candidate information, and a link to the vote–are available on Meta at the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee/Election/2026|2026 Election information page]]. The vote closes on 2 June 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780358400 00:00 UTC]. Please vote if your account is eligible. Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 17:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> :btw I'm gonna shamelessly self-promote [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2026]] if any of you are interested – tried to be comprehensive, use it at your will. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::I looked over your list. I'm concerned about the candidate who has an active U4C case, of course, but also about the number of candidates who didn't answer the questions. That suggests that they would struggle to do the work. ::You might look at [[m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/Campaigning rules]]. What the English Wikipedia calls "canvassing" is allowed. Meta-Wiki has never prohibited it, and in some processes, such as the Community Wishlist, actively encourages it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::It depends, I suppose. Meta doesn't prohibit canvassing, but the overwhelming opinion was that Uncle's canvassing in his NVM application was disruptive enough that it demonstrated a severe lack of understanding for what the role actually was (since NVMs are appointed, not voted in, so consensus isn't really something for the U4C to take into consideration). A massive shame, honestly, because he was one of the more qualified candidates that I had in [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025]], one that could've actually had a chance for the SSA seat this year if it weren't for that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC) :::: Having met {{u|Borschts}} in-person during last year's Wikimania, I am comfortable supporting his candidacy. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 00:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == New itinerary == The Ganges is one of the most important rivers of Asia, yet there's no itinerary on it, unlike the [[Yellow River]], [[Yangtze]] or the [[Nile]]. So, I have developed one on the Ganges under [[along the Ganges River]], albeit with inspirations from those Chinese rivers. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == User rights nomination == Hey everyone, I know this is a bit late, but there is currently 1 admin nomination right now at [[Wikivoyage:User rights nominations#Koavf (sysop)]]. Your input and opinions are more than appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Simple version of Wikivoyage == Can we create a simple version of Wikivoyage, similar to Simple English Wikipedia? Would this be a good concept, if excecuted properly? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 06:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :While Simple English Wikivoyage sounds good on paper, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) currently does not allow creation of Simple English projects other than Wikipedia and Wiktionary. Maybe we could host Simple English Wikivoyage under a separate namespace under English WV (similar to Wikijunior under Wikibooks), but the problem is that the English WV community is already small. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:26, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::I've always thought it's possible to potentially execute a multilingual Wikivoyage, but I suppose the need for that with modern translation software now present, is almost zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:18, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::The problem with translation software on Wikivoyage is that there's not always one-to-one translations of idiomatic expressions we tend to use in articles (as opposed to Wikipedia). For instance, there's no direct Bengali translation of "smorgasbord" used in [[India]], leading me to reword its Bengali version for a similar expression (like a "forest of languages" instead of a "smorgasbord of languages"). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:24, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::You should still be able to usually read between the lines, though. At least this is what I often end up doing when translating content from de or itwikivoyage. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] What about the simple version of Wikibooks, Wikiquotes, and Wikiversity? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::None of those would be approved today and [[:q:simple:]] and [[:q:b:]] were closed a long time ago (there was never a simple.wv). Wikibooks has a kind of proxy for simple books at [[:b:Wikibooks:Wikijunior]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 08:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::Simple English Wikibooks and Wikiquote were closed long time ago, and there has never been Simple English Wikiversity or Wikivoyage. However, you still have Wikijunior for child-oriented books, regular English Wikiquotes for simple English quotes (if there's any), and I guess there's a Wikijunior-like mechanism on regular English Wikiversity. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::Wikijunior is perhaps the only bit of Wikibooks (other than the Cookbook) that's functionally usable icl... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:54, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|SHB2000}} Do you want to take a look at that above comment? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Sorry yeah my comment was intended as a reply to yours, not Sbb's. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:32, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :In addition to the fact that the WMF would not allow projects like simple.wp today, the language in Wikivoyage should be very accessible and the concepts are generally pretty easy to understand, so I don't see the need for this as much as for an encyclopedia that covers literally every topic and could plausibly use simplified articles. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:34, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Also, I no longer subscribe to the "Simple English" language ideology I once tried to. I rather focus on accessibility by making complex concepts easier. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::"Simple English" language ideology? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:13, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, and that includes limiting your vocabulary to 1500-something words (BE 1500 or VOA Special English), or even less (BE 850). However, I sometimes find it limiting (maybe Orwellian), although I don't use any overly complicated expressions, and my focus is towards simplifying concepts rather than using simple words. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:16, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::This is part of why I think wikis like tokwiki (an experimental language crafted on the basis of minimising the amount of words used) are absolutely useless (see [[m:User:SHB2000/tokwiki]] if you want a full explanation) – you limit expression in a needless way when there's a clear alternative available that's more practical. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::The processes that created a city or landscape are often convoluted, but their description need not be. Difficult-to-read text on WV more often reflects muddle and "wikipeditis" than inherent complexity. The solution is to re-write in a way that's clear, engaging and relevant to the traveller, not to invent a whole separate site or pidgin language. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:36, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : I'll give this idea a rather firm '''oppose'''. We do not have enough editors to readily support it. However, there is a valid concern about keeping the English here relatively simple. : Many of our readers will have English that is somewhat limited & quite a few editors are non-native speakers, though they all seem to have good to excellent English. Idioms are tricky in any language, so perhaps we should replace "take to his heels" with "run away" & so on. Cultural references are also tricky, whether Shakespeare or some blues tune; some of those need to be avoided or explained. Of course there is a trade-off here; we want a relaxed informal style & that implies idiomatic English with some cultural references. I'd say we are at least close to the correct balance already. : Expressions peculiar to one variety of English -- e.g. "lakh" in Subcontinent English -- should be explained if visitors are likely to encounter them, but generally avoided in our text. Expressions that vary across dialects -- does a car have a hood & trunk or bonnet & boot? -- involve judgement calls; in some contexts they are OK but in others they should be avoided or provided with a gloss. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :*'''Oppose''' - as per [[User:Pashley]] we do not have enough editors to support a "Simple" version. I checked a few statistics and found: :::{| class="wikitable" |- !Product !Articles !Editors |- |English Wikipedia |7,191,087 |278,463 |- |Simple WIkipedia |281,811 |3,759 |- |Wikivoyage |180,828 |985 |} :::*'''Note''' - An "editor" is classed as somebody who has made at least one edit in the last 30 days. ::This shows that in rough figures, for every Simple English editor, there are 80 English Wikipedia editors. If we were to translate this to Wikivoyage, we could expect between 10 and 15 editors on Simple English Wikivoyage which is not enough to sustain the project. Applying the same logic to number of articles, we might expect about 6000 articles - not enough to attract a reasonable readership. ::The quality of articles in Simple English Wikipedia is poor - far too few meet the criteria of using "Simple English". Simple English is moreover bedevilled by there being no agreement as to whether the target audience are younger readers or readers for whom English is a second language. Translating this to the proposed Simple English Wikivoyage to whom should we target questions regarding drugs, trans people, red light districts etc - younger readers or adult readers for who Eglish is a second language? ::[[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:59, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Wow, I never expected this discussion to get many responses from different people on this pub. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 20:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Some of you may be interested in reading [[m:Writing clearly#Writing for translation]]. The idea is to make your writing straightforward enough that it would be easy to translate. Machine translation, in particular, does best with shorter, simpler sentences. This doesn't mean that every sentence must be short and simple, but it is helpful if the most important parts are short and simple. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: Another guide is [[w:The_Complete_Plain_Words]], originally written for British civil servants but useful to anyone wanting to write more clearly. The original 1954 edition is out of copyright & available [https://plain-words.com/ free online]. There have been several revised editions; the latest (2014) is still in print & also available as an ebook. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:47, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think there is a need for a Simple Wikivoyage. We should try to avoid complicated terms unless they are necessary and explained, or it should be clear that cultural or humorous sentences can be skipped over. :::I have occasionally read Simple Wikipedia when looking for a short introduction to complex subject - for example [[:w:Baseball]] is 173k, but [[:w:simple:Baseball]] is 16k. There may be some huge cities where we could have a condensed guide giving the main attractions for a 1-2 day visit - we have 131 huge cities and I expect less than half need a simple version, so 50 simple articles could work. 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Here are some of our hopes for the event:   * To bring all our active Wikivoyage communities together—especially those speaking Spanish, English (yes, I know this is the right community), and French, since they’re connected to the host countries.   * To team up with local chapters like Wikimedia Mexico, Wikimedia Canada, and the affiliates in the United States.   * To improve existing articles and create new ones about Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   * To have a centralnotice to keep everyone in the loop. We’re thinking of holding the event from June 11 to August 20, so it’s a good idea to start getting things ready now. I know this has [[Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup|come up before]], and I’d really love for you to join us in coordinating the event and reaching out to affiliates and/or volunteers who might be interested. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 03:03, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :Like last time, I'm happy to judge/evaluate the articles submitted as part of this contest once again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:36, 25 March 2026 (UTC) ::I support this initiative. I would say that it should be open to all Wikivoyage languages since many dominant national football teams don't use English, French or Spanish (looking at you, Portugal, Brazil and Germany). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] Can you let us know when this is set up? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:54, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm happy to do so... and I'm happy to clean up articles regarding football as well. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:33, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]]: Any updates on this btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::I apologize for the delay. We've been busy with the educational program and the event taking place in Mérida. I'll be contacting the communities in the next few days and requesting CentralNotice to publicize the event. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:36, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == New feature: Travel Tracker (RfC) == IRL procrastination, a random shower thought for better user retention, and 100 or so Gemini prompts (i.e. AI/vibecoding): the results of that led me to create [[Wikivoyage:Travel Tracker]]. It's a personal tool that any logged in user can use to track which countries they've visited. No scripts that need to be installed, just go to [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] and check it out for yourself. Why? Part of what got me hooked into [https://www.jetpunk.com/ Jetpunk] was exactly their country tracker. Many people use online sites to track their travels nowadays. The idea is so that casual users – users that occasionally edit Wikivoyage but only ever so often, perhaps choose to use this travel tracker, then are immediately incentivised to update their travel maps after visiting somewhere new, hopefully also updating some actual articles in the process. The tool still has many teething issues, some that will take time to fix, but it's usable for the most part. Alongside Andree's [[Wikivoyage:Trip Planner|trip planner]], I hope this too can be added to the topbar. I'm also planning on perhaps creating a similar tool for US/Indian/Mexican/Brazilian states, depending on how things go. Any feedback/fixes appreciated and welcome. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:43, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :This works well for me at first glance! (I found one glitch, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" isn't shading for me.) It would be fun to have a way to note regions and cities as well, then I'd probably use it as a "Places I've visited"/"Articles I've worked on" section on my User Page. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:28, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::The glitch is unfortunately a long-standing property of kartographer - it here are too many regions, it may not display all of them. Also, sometimes the OSM data import breaks. E.g. Thailand shape is quite broken currently, too. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:07, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yeah for the first I've found usually just a hard cache solves that issue. OSM data import breaks yeah I have no idea how to fix that (similar issue with Singapore too). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Created [[:phab:T422902]] for the Thailand/Singapore issue – seems to be a pretty widespread problem across WMF projects so I def think it's worth this getting looked into by more technical people than us. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Also have given the tracker a little bit of a revamp in terms of style + few finishing touches (like a numerical counter). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:05, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :For some reason Q38 (Italy) was added twice for me, using purely the editor. Otherwise, nice work :-) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:05, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::Ah, I see the issue (Estonia mistakenly had the Wikidata item of Italy) – fixed! :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::It's a fun tool. To make it more interesting, you could also provide an option to break it down by region (state, province, etc.) for the top ten countries by population or area. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 03:23, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :I've added this tool to the topbar – should work in both vector 2010 and vector 2022, but not skins older than that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC) :Wow, that feature works, on Temporary Accounts too. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 12:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::Since temporary accounts only lasts for 90 days from initial creation, @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] you may want to create an account soon because your current temporary account will expire by the end of this month. As for the tool itself, I noticed that your shaded countries don't show up on my end. On the broader picture, I propose that we limit this tool to registered accounts. Otherwise we will potentially have tonnes of abandoned Temporary Account map pages that people can't access after 3 months. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:45, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::I'd go further and say that I don't think temporary accounts should be able to create userspace pages at all for the same reason you mention. Maybe I'll start a separate discussion for that sometime later. But yeah @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] in your case, would recommend doing that (and then perhaps moving your map to your userspace under a registered account). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::If they can't create a User: space page, then they'll have a harder time telling us some things that we want to know (ordinary user page content, like languages spoken), and they won't be able to create a sandbox for testing, which could lead to making more mistakes in the mainspace. ::::Also, at the moment, this is not a big problem. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges?userExpLevel=unregistered&hidebots=1&hidepageedits=1&hidecategorization=1&hideWikibase=1&hidelog=1&hidenewuserlog=1&namespace=2&limit=1000&days=30&urlversion=2 Almost none are being created], and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=prefix%3AUser%3A~202&title=Special:Search&ns0=1 only 14 exist in total]. ::::When we reach the point of having, say, 100 or 500 or some other large number of such pages, I think we could have a generous deletion policy for User: pages, but I don't think we need a wholesale ban. By "generous", I mean that if it's more than, say, a year old and just test edits (or actually problematic in some way), then any admin should feel free to delete it. I do not mean that an admin marks their calendar to search and delete all User: pages because it just annoys the admin's sense of tidiness that ''those'' contributors were allowed to create pages in the User: space. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Hmm that's true, you do have a point especially because "Draft:" isn't a namespace here. I'll try to think of how else we could solve that issue. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::That is okay to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 00:40, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::Still any particular reason why you haven't just created an account btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For me, I have a preference. I would rather edit as temporary user, other than creating the registered or named account. I do not plan to stick around as much in the future. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:32, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I didn't propose to restrict Temporary Accounts from creating any "User:" pages. I am only proposing restriction on TAs creating the "/visited" pages because they can't stick around past 90 days. From a technical standpoint, is there a way to display a message only to TAs that "hey, you can use this tool locally but if you want to truly save it or show it to friends, you need to register an account"? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:06, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :I went to see if I could embed this on my main User page. Could you add an easy way to suppress the checkboxes, maybe by a flag on the VisitedMap template? Not only would that make this map embeddable, it would make it harder for me to check boxes on other people's pages! [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 21:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]]: You should be able to now embed this on your userpage (just by transcluding <nowiki>{{User:Gerode/Visited}}</nowiki>). Suppressing the checkboxes I've got planned, probably using the abuse filter (since there are ''some'' cases where I think it's okay and I'd rather a warn system over a complete disallow). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) Is there a limit to how many countries the tracker can show? On [[User:Asamboi/Visited|my map]], a bunch of random countries (the UK, France, Spain, Philippines, Laos) are not showing up even though they're selected. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :Usually it's a cache issue – [[Special:Purge]] should do the trick (they appear for me on your map). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:39, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::I would recommend adding a "refresh" button which functions like it's a purge, with a line telling user to click on the refresh button if the map doesn't update or have countries missing. We can't expect new users to know a special page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:49, 15 April 2026 (UTC) I like this idea (have always thought about it). It also pairs well with [[User:OhanaUnited/Edits around the world challenge|the world editing challenge]]. But at first save Australia and New Zealand weren't shaded until I refresh the page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) : Echoing other comments, this is a nice little gadget, I tried it out the other day. An idea for how to develop it further would be an additional layer for countries the user would like to visit (maybe in green or red?). In addition to Singapore which was mentioned above, also the main part of Morocco does not want to show up. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:26, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::So far I've fixed Thailand and HK on OSM. Singapore should be easy to fix, and I'll have to look into what's causing the issue for [[Serbia]] and [[Morocco]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::SG now also fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::: Uganda is not shown. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 05:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It seems to show for me – you might need to clear your cache or give it a refresh. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:45, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::Serbia's mapping to Kosovo. Let's not start the next world war shall we? :) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:20, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I [https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181317764 tried] to fix it last night – ig a waiting game to see how long it'll take for this change to be mirrored here. :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::::[https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181357478#map=6/28.61/-9.16 And Morocco]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:32, 15 April 2026 (UTC) ::::{{re|OhanaUnited}} Both Serbia and Morocco now fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::mexico, belize, panama, costa rica, Brazil, Argentina, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal (and probably a few more I have missed are not working for me). Is there a limit to how many you can add? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]] I debugged this some more and I am seeing a call to https://maps.wikimedia.org/geoshape?getgeojson for every single country in the map. So for 195 countries, the browser tries to open 195 concurrent or sequential connections. ::::::This architecture doesn't scale with our traffic and is currently triggering 429 requests which is likely why many of the countries are not showing for people. This also increases the risk that this feature could interfere with tools and other features on that site that may in future get rate limited. ::::::Can we look to get this fixed sometime next week, given this risk here? I suggest we use a single request with a pipe-separated or comma-separated list of Q-ids if that's possible or at minimum batch the queries with setTimeout and caching using mw.storage for subsequent requests. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::If it's possible to fix this, that would be appreciated (I'm not entirely sure how to make it such – I'm also a bit preoccupied this week and life irl has been quite hazy, but I'll give it a shot). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I've tried batching [[Module:VisitedMap]] – does that perhaps solve some of the issues? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Yes! That seems to have done the trick! Thank you for the speedy fix! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 04:20, 20 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Awesome! Glad to know that works. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::Do you know the reason why the link to the travel map doesn't appear on Traveller's pub page? It shows up on all other pages (Wikivoyage namespace, mainspace, user page space, etc.) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:02, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::I can see it in the 'usual spot' (under the user icon), but only when you scroll all the way up. When the icons transform into the 'top bar', the submenu doesn't contain the entry. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:30, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::This is on vector 2022 I take it? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :New bug I've noticed, once again with the Kartographer extension: for some reason, Germany and the Netherlands don't show up for anyone, but it works perfectly fine using {{tl|mapshape}}. I took a cursory look and there was nothing I could really pinpoint that was causing this issue, so maybe a phabricator task is needed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC) ::Interesting, the issue seems to have fixed itself overnight. Kartographer is weird man... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == Summer of Wikivoyage in Albania and Kosovo 2026 == Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that the [[M:Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group|Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group]] will be organizing the Summer of Wikivoyage Edit-a-thon 2026 on May 8–9. This year, we are focusing on [[Kukës]], Albania, and other travel destinations in Albania and Kosovo in English language. There will be an offline event, and everyone is also welcome to join online on Saturday from 10:00–17:00 (GMT+2) on [https://meet.jit.si/WoALUG here]. See you there! Thank you! [[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]] ([[User talk:Vyolltsa|talk]]) 15:21, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :Awesome, and thanks for the notice! I look forward to working with the group. The edit-a-thons on Albania and Kosovo are always done well. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]], thanks again! ::@[[User:Ruhan.paco|Ruhan.paco]], @[[User:Enarda Muhadri|Enarda Muhadri]] and @[[User:ErgisaHoxha|ErgisaHoxha]], welcome, and thanks for adding information! ::There are three things I want to call your attention to: ::(1) Default address information (starting with the name of the town, if it's the same as the article title) is not included in addresses on this site. ::(2) The "directions" tab in listings is a place for a parenthetical phrase (so no sentences) and includes only things like cross streets and if someplace is directly across the street or down the block from a huge landmark like the main railway station. ::(3) Wikivoyage does not approve of stating in any listing that anyplace is "near" x or y, because that is vague though possibly promotional and usually not worth noting if an address - and even better, [[WV:Geocoding|geocoordinates]] - are provided. ::@[[User:MegiNnnnn|MegiNnnnn]], some of your edits have another, more basic issue addressed by [[User:Ground Zero]] on your user talk page: a lack of information. All listings must include street addresses, geocoding (latitude/longitude) or at least some kind of way for readers to find them, and if at all possible, contact information, too. ::I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please feel free to share these words of advice among your collaborators! ::All my best, ::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:57, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm not going to name names here, but I had to delete a listing for [[WV:DT|touting]] and obviously copying and pasting from a promotional site in violation of [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]]. Don't do that. And also, please use [[WV:Listings]] templates for all specific listings (not general activities like fishing, though). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:06, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Welcome to @[[User:Ledion Aga|Ledion Aga]], @[[User:MrsNora|MrsNora]], @[[User:MrsHajrie|MrsHajrie]], @[[User:Marigen Kovaçi|Marigen Kovaçi]], and please look over this subthread. I may have left someone out. Is there a complete list of participants somewhere? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::Some of the contributors may not able to understand your comments without our support. Please give us some time to clean up. Here is the full list of [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/WoALUG/Wikivoyage_Kuk%C3%ABs_2026/home edits from the participants]. Thank you for your understanding! [[User:Arianit|Arianit]] ([[User talk:Arianit|talk]]) 16:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Sure thing. Thanks for all you do! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Abolishing the see, do, eat and drink sections of region articles == {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Outline regions}} – that's the number of outline region articles there are at present. Out of {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Region articles}}. That puts the number of outline region articles at about 68%, as of writing this message. A majority of articles you'll stumble across will have no content in either the see, do, eat and drink sections, and it's very explainable: writing content in most region articles is a fairly time-consuming exercise whilst simultaneously also being one of the least read sections. In most cases, we want people to focus more on the understand, get in and get around sections for region articles rather than things to see or do, let alone eat/drink (which should really be mostly covered by individual city/park articles). My solution is rather simple: remove the see, do, eat and drink sections as mandatory headings for outline and usable articles (but they should be a requirement for guide and star articles) so the site can have a bit of a more polished look. This site has had over 20 years to prove that these sections have been useful, and they haven't. I'm aware this is a bit different to all our other categories of articles, but regions are a bit of a unique case in that a) we don't list individual listings on region pages and b) the see, do, eat and drink sections provide so little value in a majority of cases. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:10, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I thought eat, drink and sleep were already optional for region articles. See and do shouldn't be optional. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Sleep is, but not eat/drink per [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Let's make eat and drink optional, but I disagree with making see and do optional. There needs to be a summary of things or at least types of things to see and do in a region for it to be really usable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::That's fair I suppose –&nbsp;I don't feel too strongly about see/do so I'm fine with just eat/drink if that's what we all want. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::::We might want to have a discussion on the [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]] page to make it official, don't you think? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:23, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::All that this can achieve is to make the metrics look a bit better, by lowering the quality threshold for a regional page to be considered "usable" – a bar that is already set low. Scrappy uninformative pages will remain scrappy and uninformative, not worth reading. :::::: ::::::“Overhang” is the term I use for regional pages that remain outline even though their constituent pages are of good standard. My guess is that these are few, do we have any numbers about that? If (as seems likely) the outline regions mostly have outline cities, parks etc then it’s sensible to put the effort into the latter. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:50, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Probably should've started the discussion there, but I think for such a major high-profile change I'd prefer the pub as the venue of discussion over [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:29, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I wonder how often we have a regional article without usable articles below it. I have occasionally added attractions to a regional article because there was no 'city' article to stick it in. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:52, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Personally I think that's fine tbh – though I suppose in those cases that's where the question of whether a rural area article is more favorable arises. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) Agree with whoever said make it optional. I agree that most of the time they would be unnecessary but there are enough corner cases. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 21:06, 23 April 2026 (UTC) I agree that region articles should have See and Do, and we should work towards filling those in, rather than removing them. Eat and Drink are useful, and exist in some region articles, but it does seem unlikely that we will be able to expand those any time soon. They should be optional, and removed if empty. I don't think Sleep should be in region articles at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:19, 23 April 2026 (UTC) : Although [[Hebrides|here]] is an example of a useful Sleep section in a region article. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Regions should have See and Do, and can usefully have Buy, Eat, Drink or Sleep. Unfortunately you usually need to know a region well to provide complete content in any of these sections. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:03, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Nicely put, AlasdairW. A really good Region SHOULD have Buy, Eat, Drink and Sleep sections that provide a high-level overview (similar to the Hberides article that Ground Zero cited. I agree that listings generally don't belong in Region articles (unless there isn't an appropriate city article for it). I'm okay with having all those sections be optional for regions, but feel strongly that they should be REQUIRED for a region article to become Guide or Star. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 17:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::This has prompted me to expedite the outline regions on my "to do" list, and for starters [[Hebrides]] (cited above, and already usable) was missing Eat and Drink. Quickly sorted. Three more can be done soon, improving the metrics by just under 0.1%. If we all put our shoulder to the wheel this problem will be swiftly fettled. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:28, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::'''Actual requirements''': The cited [[Wikivoyage:region article template|region article template]] (at least since before [[Special:Permalink/4786171|10 Dec]]) says about these four sections (the last sentence of each): "If there isn't anything to say about the region's [whatever] that isn't already covered by the descriptions in the Regions/Cities/Other destinations sections, or in the Understand section, then this section can be omitted." :::::For usable, "the most prominent attractions [must be] identified with directions"; for guide, there must be "information on multiple attractions and things to do". The [[[[Special:Permalink/994173|region article status]] page doesn't require the sections under discussion to exist, for any status. :::::I indeed think one needs to say something about the most prominent attractions of a region before the page can be seen as usable. Also having Eat, Drink, See and Do sections in the template is reasonable, as that should make the editor think about what usable could be said about cuisine, nightlife and attractions. For some regions, what needs to be said is already in the city listings or in Understand, making the separate sections redundant. That's fine. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:11, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::So to clean up region articles for regions you know: think whether there is something region-specific to say about the four subjects, check whether it is already said in other sections and either put content in the empty sections or remove them. If you are not sure about some section for some region, just leave those section headers for somebody else to make the decision. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :So 3 weeks later...I take it that there's general support for making eat/drink optional, but keeping see and do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::Maybe we should allow usable region articles to refer the reader to a larger region (or the country/state) article for information on eat, drink and sleep. That leaves the section in place, so any region specifics are more easily added. So if [[Hebrides]] didn't have anything to say for sleep, it would say "See [[Scotland#Sleep]]". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 12:00, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::Have you checked the guideline I linked? Is there something in it you would like to change? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the Eat and Drink sections of [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]], replace "then this section can be omitted" with "provide a link to a this section in a a bigger region (which could be the country)". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:31, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Do we need sections that only have that link? Can't it just be included in context in Understand or even be regarded as implicit – the country's cuisine is usually described in the country article and in the absence of an eat section I assume readers would consult the country article without any pointer? In the case where nightlife is concentrated to one of the region's cities (not too uncommon), that can be said in the city's bullet as well as in Understand. :::::Of course, ''if'' we want that section, we can include such a sentence in Drink. But I think one-sentence sections are ugly, they look incomplete, and may attract tries at saying something, often resulting in pointless or redundant text, and perhaps listings that belong elsewhere. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:09, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In cases like [[Greater Lyon]] and [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]], the later of which has an extensive Eat section, it may of course be worthwhile to point out at which level of regions that description is to be found. If the region is indeed "capital of French gastronomy", then the section should probably not be omitted – there ought to be something to say. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:16, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::My thoughts are mostly with LPfi's – it should generally be implied with our region structure, not that I think many people often read the eat/drink ections in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm surprised you don't think they do. I would tend to think they would, as food is one of the most interesting things to many travellers and people generally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It ''should'' be the case, but generally I (and a few people I've talked to irl about) find most eat/drink sections to be far too lacking to actually bother reading when many better sources exist online. Even when it comes to listings, it's not all that often I actually consult Wikivoyage for places to eat or drink, and nowhere near the same level as I do for see/do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I'd distinguish between listings for specific eateries and descriptions of a local cuisine. I'm always interested in reading the latter, especially if it's well written and a good read. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Hmm true, you have a point there. I do suppose that eat/drink sections of country articles (and also major region articles, like [[Quebec]]) tend to be a ''lot'' more useful than say the eat/drink sections of say [[South Central Iowa]] (which, in my opinion, can be safely removed). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:26, 20 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'd rather see something like "As with most of Scotland, self-catering cottages, camping, and bed-and-breakfast inns are available in the Hebrides" (customizing the text to whatever is most relevant). There could be a link on the opening phrase to [[Scotland#Sleep]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC) == Digital life in China == Hello from China. I wrote [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/User:Brycehughes/Staying_connected_in_China this]. It is meant to be what I wish I had read before I went to China. I learned the hard way; I hope others don't have to (especially now that China is opening up re visa-free access). I am seeking some advice: 1) Is this appropriate for a standalone article? 2) If yes, then what template to use and also how to title it? 3) If no, then should I integrate it into China or just junk it? Basically I'd like your help in what to do with this. Any advice appreciated, thanks. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 15:25, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :I think your write-up is valuable and practical, and I think the topic is too big to fit in [[China#Connect]]. I like your current title or [[Internet access in China]], to match the [[Internet access|general article]]. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 15:55, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with your assessment. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:09, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::Me too. [[User:GrinningIodize|GrinningIodize]] ([[User talk:GrinningIodize|talk]]) 18:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Yes, this article is valuable, especially as it has radically changed my attitude towards China as a whole. I was blocked at English Wikipedia back in 2021 for my blind hate towards China and Chinese, for which I have apologized repeatedly. And now, your article has sparked my curiosity towards that very country, its culture and people. It should be titled [[Internet access in China]], as suggested by Gerode above. Thank you for writing this and also changing my mind for good. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:47, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Hey, glad I could change your mind. Not sure how this article did it but whatever works. I've traveled to a few countries at this point and one thing I always notice is everybody basically wants to just get the kids to school on time, etc. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) :::Sing it, brother. Getting the kids a good education, and taking care of the aging parents is universal. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:20, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::In the west, taking care of aging parents is less? In India they die in your house. Dunno. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:35, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::::I remember having tea with a guy in Isfahan. After we talked politics for a while, we ended up talking eldercare. He wanted to move to Tehran for career reasons. He was younger than me, but I have been through it in Toronto. The issues were similar. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:26, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I'd say still way more socially accepted in the west to send your aging parents to a nursing home than it is outside the west. As someone who's culturally from a non-western background, sadly not uncommon to witness drama with extended family when it comes to these sorts of matters. :( //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Sounds like I can keep the title, link at the [[China]] article. Technical stuff e.g. what templates to add can be done by more savvy people later. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:37, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Also it is a silly banner image but these things make me laugh. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:38, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Done and done. Please feel free to add proper templates to [[Staying connected in China|the article]] anyone so it's well fitted in the tree. Thanks, [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::[[Staying connected in China|Staying connected in China]]. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:58, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Ooh this is a good topic – I've read about advice on this here and there on Reddit, but never a full comprehensive guide. Nice work on this! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) I wonder if we should cover bringing burner phones/devices in this page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Certainly could, although my target for the article was more the I-want-to-watch-YouTube crowd as opposed to the I-want-privacy crowd. Could have a section on privacy I suppose. (Somewhat ironically, I have a burner phone, but I bought it for entering the USA.) [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:48, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think [[burner phones]] could be an entirely separate travel topic, since China isn't the only place where such advice would be applicable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Many people need burner laptops, but perhaps that's different enough to be handled in [[Computers]]. I assume that what needs to be said (and can be kept up to date) can be said on a screenful or two, so wouldn't make that article too long. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:26, 25 April 2026 (UTC) It looks a useful article. If you know, it would be worth adding a note saying how much this applies to Hong Kong or Macau. The Great Firewall may be less active there, but it has been 7 years since I was last in Hong Kong. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 09:52, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Same boat as you... I haven't been to Hong Kong since 2017. If anyone knows feel free to add. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 10:57, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Well, the Great Firewall applies mainly to mainland China, and HK and Macau don't face such restrictions AFAIK. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 13:36, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::Yes, I can back that up. I have friends in Shenzhen who often head over to Hong Kong because it's more convenient for accessing the open internet. [[User:ShuaiXuesheng|ShuaiXuesheng]] ([[User talk:ShuaiXuesheng|talk]]) 14:44, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::The Great Firewall does not apply to Hong Kong. You can still freely use Wikipedia, Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram and YouTube. Can't comment on Macau but I would imagine it's the same thing. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 16:25, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think the only risk with Hong Kong is that during political crises the CCP can lean on the HK government to restrict access. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 08:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 06:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Scriptbooks == We have various foreign-language phrasebooks covered at [[phrasebooks]]. However, there's only one article that isn't about language but about a writing system, and that is [[Learning Devanagari]], a "scriptbook". The very existence of such a "scriptbook" means there could be scriptbooks on Cyrillic or Perso-Arabic. However, the [[Cyrillic]] articles are deleted and salted for being "out of scope". So, should scriptbooks exist on Wikivoyage at all, or be migrated elsewhere (like Wikibooks or Wikiversity)? '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:13, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :As far as I know, travellers are more likely to talk to locals than reading scripts, especially as written languages can be translated with the translation services on your phone. Probably that's why we have so many phrasebooks and only one "scriptbook". Of course, there are obscure writing systems that translation services can't parse, and phrasebooks of respective languages are enough to cover such cases (since only one or few languages would use such obscure scripts). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :: There are downsides to pointing your smartphone at every sign you want to read. For Cyrillic, learning the letters isn't too hard, so anybody travelling to Russia (or Ukraine) should try. On the other hand, the alphabets could easily be explained in the phrasebooks, with remarks on pronunciation in context, so I don't think a scriptbook is warranted – but neither do I think it should be salted. :: Devanagari is more complex, and the ligature are not very intuitive for most English speakers. I think that included the content of that article into half a dozen individual phrasebooks wouldn't be a good alternative. How to handle the writing system is a judgement call and I wouldn't rule out other scriptbooks, although I cannot remind me any writing system for which I would recommend that solution. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:43, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :I agree that while phrasebooks are useful for travelers, scriptbooks might be valuable, particularly for complex writing systems. They could be a good resource, especially for those not easily translated by phone apps. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:20, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Error on my own page == Got this message on an edit I tried to make on MY OWN userpage: ''Unfortunately, this action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed.'' ''If you believe your action was constructive, please leave a message on the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. In your message, state what you were trying to do and the title of the page you were trying to edit.'' ''A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: <u>Unregistered or New user blanking someone else's user or user talk page</u>'' Here is my abuse log for confirmation<br>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29 https://fr.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29] What? It's my page! Wdym? [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 12:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|SHB2000}} created an anti-spam filter (#66) that seems to be catching you. Maybe they can help. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:06, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::Okay. Thanks. [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:07, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::66 is flag-only (mainly so it can get picked up by [[m:SWViewer|SWViewer]]), seems to be 35 that's catching your edits – the main issue here seems to be that your account isn't autoconfirmed. I've given you confirmed perms since your other account is already autoconfirmed which should hopefully stop the filter from disallowing your edits. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:14, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:18, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It was filter 35 that was the culprit. It seems the error was my fault: I used a construction that didn't work as expected. I am sorry. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 16:48, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It is all good! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 02:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == FTT icon no longer displaying == Does anyone else see this same issue of no FTT icon appearing? Take a look at the pagebanner on [[common scams]] or [[Hamad International Airport]] for what I mean. The links work, but the icon doesn't. (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //02:00, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :I do not see an icon. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :There is no icon for me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::The link to the image seems to have been broken somehow. The file still exists ([[c:File:Writing Circle.svg]]) (I also uploaded a [[c:File:Writing Circle white.svg|white version]] for use in {{tl|Banner}} which for consistency might be better?). The fix here should be to update the link in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] on line 128. I don't have those permissions (interface admin) any more. Instead, @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree]], [[User:Andyrom75|Andy]], [[User:Atsirlin|Atsirlin]] and [[User:Jdlrobson|JDL]] should be able to make the necessary edit. <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 19:39, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::hopefully fixed, we'll see when MW/ResourceLoader reloads the caches.. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:14, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I see the FTT icon in the upper right of the banner for [[Common scams]], so apparently that fixed it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:17, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yep that did the fix – cheers, Wauteurz and Andree. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:34, 1 May 2026 (UTC) == My Culture is not a Costume video == If you are reading this, I suggest you to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5cARFJw8 Summary: Cultural appropriation should never be a thing across America, including all of these holidays, and in daily life. The Halloween costumes that co-opt their cultures, are described as insensitive, dehumanizing, and unrepresentative of the culture, asked by six women. These women had a distaste of what their culture is used as Halloween costumes, and the reasons they presented, as erasing their culture, stereotypical, and a ignorance of the rich history of ethnic minorities. The most important of all, is that traditional attire, is considered to be sacred in different cultures, outside Western countries and nations. Reminder: Please see the [[Halloween]] article, and the [[respect]] too. This quotation would be: {{q|Another consideration is that some costumes may grossly misrepresent diverse cultures or cause offence and upset to others. There has also been considerable debate about cultural appropriation. Purported 'Arab', 'Mexican', 'Indian', 'Geisha', or 'Asylum Patient' costume choices have all come under scrutiny. Costumes that mimic police or military style clothing (including those of historical regimes), may also cause offence or be mistaken for genuine.|Buy: Costumes}} Thank you for reading this. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26450-12|&#126;2026-26450-12]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26450-12|talk]]) 19:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide. We are not going to tell people what costumes to wear on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:31, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think there's a bit of "know your audience" here. Around the time this old YouTube video was created, the Twitterverse blew up over a white American teen wearing a Chinese dress to a formal party. However, Chinese people in China thought it was acceptable.[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/world/asia/chinese-prom-dress.html][https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2144595/go-ahead-appropriate-my-culture] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:58, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::I wear batik shirts all summer, and if anyone wanted to object to it (no-one has), I'd insist that they have a conversation with me in Malay. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:29, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :This has to be a troll post. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 09:34, 2 May 2026 (UTC) ::If you're doing it respectfully and acknowledge its origins, I don't see what's wrong with someone else's ethnic costume. When Katy Perry wore a kimono in one of her music videos, some Japanese-Americans were outraged, but people actually from Japan were perplexed as to why it was even controversial at all. And I've worn a traditional Indian shirt to a Deepavali party, and nobody found it offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 07:26, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Key to wearing costumes of other cultures is doing it respectfully, although the risk of committing faux pas is still there. Wearing them for Halloween is probably more controversial than wearing them in proper context, such as the Deepavali. Having Finns dressed as Sámi (unknowingly combining details in conflicting ways) performing "genuine" Sámi rituals for tourists is indeed seen as cultural appropriation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:55, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Spirit Airlines gone bust == It seems [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-shutdown-what-to-know-rcna343222 Spirit has gone bust] last night. Currently about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?limit=500&fulltext=1&search=Spirit+Airlines&title=Special:Search&profile=default&ns0=1 320ish mentions] of the airline, so will be a massive undertaking to fix this, but any help would be appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:59, 3 May 2026 (UTC) :Some articles of [[India]] still mention Jet Airlines and GoAir, both of which have gone bust long ago. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:47, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::Would be a worthwhile project to remove mentions of those too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:28, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :I suppose we'll have to search for all mentions of Spirit Airlines in other articles. Or maybe hold off to see who buys their assets. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:01, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::They've already had two rounds of bankruptcy. I don't think that a revival is at all likely. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:31, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Was more thinking a merger than a revival, that another airline would buy some of the planes and take over at least a portion of their routes. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I expect all the remaining assets (everything from whole airplanes to office chairs to lease contracts on airport gates) to get sold off as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. I don't expect other airlines to really "take over their routes", but instead for some of them to increase the number of flights on routes that they were already serving, and a few to add a few new routes. Adding a new route can't be done overnight, so any airline that announces a new destination in the coming weeks has already been planning this for a while. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Do you guys [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ want to buy it]? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:48, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::Shouldn't have vibecoded those servers... [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 12:58, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::Reminds me of [[:w:Global Airlines|Global Airlines]]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::It looks like they're up to US $88 million in "unverified" pledges. That's 17% of the bailout that Spirit had been seeking a week ago, and that various news sources said might keep the airline operational for as little as six months. So... enough to keep the airline going this month, assuming that all the pledges are real (and they never are, though in some fundraising areas, you might get as high as 90%)? ::And then it dies again, of course. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:21, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::To keep it running, they need a sound business model and good management. They claim that the bankruptsy was due to the evilness of Wall Street (or so I interpret their message). They could be right, but it seems that running an airline company isn't easy these days, be it a legacy or budget one. If the business model really did work, then it is up to having the money and good management, and to not get vulnerable to Wall Street evilness (better not take loans from them). It would be really nice to hear them succeed, but I won't bet my mite on that. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I've read that they haven't been profitable since the pandemic in 2020. That suggests that they don't have a sound business model. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I mean LCCs around the world outside of Europe have been struggling since the pandemic, but Spirit was on a whole different level. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:25, 5 May 2026 (UTC) : What can we do by way of practical advice for travellers? There have been a fair number of stories about stranded passengers, stuck paying for a different flight, often at a higher price because one-way is usually more expensive than half of a return ticket & immediate flights more expensive than booking ahead. [https://people.com/spirit-airlines-passengers-recall-being-stranded-at-airports-after-airline-s-closure-11965179 Spirit passengers stranded], [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/travel/thomas-cook-airline-collapse.html Thomas Cook] a few years ago involving 600,000 victims by some estimates, [https://www.islands.com/1996300/airlines-bankrupt-never-recovered/ 10 Airlines That Went Bankrupt And Never Recovered], ... : There are sites with advice about this, [https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/service-cessations-bankruptcy US DOT], [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds PBS], [https://www.iata.org/contentassets/2e46aace261040b9a47fb7b9da18efc9/airline-bankruptcy-position-paper.pdf IATA] & several travel guides. It seem to boil down to seeking a refund from your credit card company & looking for "rescue fares" where other airlines offer a discount. : Are there good ways to reduce this risk? Always pay with a credit card? Does [[travel insurance]] cover this? Should you fly only on major airlines? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::I think Finland (the EU?) offers some protection if you book in the right way, after many passengers got stranded some years ago (COVID-19? 2008?). I think companies in the travel business are required to put money in a fund that covers their liabilities, so at least passengers should get their money back (I could be awfully wrong about the details). If you book through a travel bureau, then they take the responsibility (they probably have insurance). Then, of course, you shouldn't book via a "convenience flag" company. I believe that suitable travel insurance also covers this, but read the fine print. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/planning/what-to-do-if-tour-company-airline-goes-bankrupt.htm indicates that travel insurance with what seems to be called "insolvency cover" (not very common) can help. US credit card issuers must refund the price of cancelled flights, but that doesn't seem to be true elsewhere. :::I don't think that "only fly on major airlines" is reasonable. Airline bankruptcies are pretty uncommon in wealthier worlds. However, "don't fly on one that's already in bankruptcy proceedings" might be a reasonable rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the UK, and I think most of Europe, you have better consumer protection if you book a "package" of flight and hotel for a single price from a travel agent (which can be a part of the airline). If the airline goes bust when you are away, the travel agent has to arrange to get you home (without further charge), and the scheme is backed with a bond held by the CAA. See [[:W:Air Travel Organisers' Licensing]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes. EU regulations require that businesses that sell packages place a deposit that should cover expenses for bankrupt partners (they estimate the costs themselves, so a bankrupt business may not be able to cover everything). In addition to returning money paid to them for unavailable services, they have to arrange and pay your journey back, if the return was part of the package. This applies only if you bought a package. If you reserve flight and accommodation through them separately, or book things yourself with their assistance (so that you get agreements with the individual businesses), then their liabilities are very limited – but they should clearly inform you that this isn't a package deal. :::::If you bought tickets yourself, you have to either ask the company itself (which may have priority liabilities worth more than its assets) or your credit company, which only need to pay back what you paid, no additional expenses. You choose which of them to ask for compensation. :::::(I did not read the directive, but a bunch of official advice.) :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:03, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :btw a bit late, but kudos to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] and [[User:Anyone150|Anyone150]] for doing the bulk of the removals. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is there an unannounced Montenegro editing event? == In the last couple of days, we've seen a number of new articles about attractions in Montenegro, few if any of them destinations by Wikivoyage definitions laid out on the [[WV:What is an article]] page, and all of them in a custom, non-Wikivoyage structure with personal comments. Are these all by one person who's using multiple accounts, or is this some kind of unannounced event? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Please respond, @[[User:Andjela555|Andjela555]], @[[User:Zinuo67|Zinuo67]], @[[User:~2026-25860-58|~2026-25860-58]], @[[User:~2026-27229-97|~2026-27229-97]], @[[User:~2026-27107-15|~2026-27107-15]], @[[User:Stasya Kostova|Stasya Kostova]], @[[User:~2026-26916-20|~2026-26916-20]]. You are well-intentioned, and most of the titles you are adding articles for deserve to be listed on this site, in the article for the nearest town, but because you do not know about [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]] and have no idea what Wikivoyage style (for example, [[Wikivoyage:Article templates]], [[Wikivoyage:Pronouns]] and [[Wikivoyage:Goals]]) is, you are creating a mess, and if there is a planning or discussion page somewhere, one of us can post some basic Wikivoyage style and policy information to it to try to stop the mess from spreading. Please tell us who organized this editing event and who instructed you about what to add to Wikivoyage and how. It's important for us to know. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:21, 5 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} Interestingly, from a CU check, it seems: ::* {{checkuser|Zinuo67}} ::* {{checkuser|Veda-Meda2015}} ::* {{checkuser|Ece Mira 67777}} ::* {{checkuser|Stasya Kostova}} ::* {{checkuser|Miona Colanovic}} ::are all a 100% match (no account blocks have been made, however). At least technically, there is no indication of this coming from a shared address either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:23, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::Weird. Thanks for checking. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::: {{u|Stasya Kostova}} created [[Skočidjevojka Bay]] which needs to be cleaned up (couldn't find the correct template to tag for cleanup). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::There is no such template because we don't have enough editors to say "you do it!" But if I lack time or need help, I usually post a notice on an article's talk page, where to be fair it's often ignored, and I may forget about it for some time, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:46, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In the case of [[Skočidjevojka Bay]], it should probably just be tagged with {{tl|stub}}. The template automatically populates it into a category if it's still like that after 7 days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I have tagged it to merge into [[Petrovac]], as I don't think there is enough there for an article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:24, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ==Policy for the phrase "adult entertainment"== An earlier version of the [[Southern California]] article used the phrase "adult entertainment" (see [[Talk:Southern California]] for discussion). As "adult entertainment" is a euphemism for pornography (but not always understood as such by non-native readers), we should have a policy which complies with [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] and [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first]]. I made a draft in [[Wikivoyage:Words to avoid]]. Please contribute with your opinions. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :I don't think policy/guideline pages are places for drafts. If you had meant your new text to be a draft, you should have put it in the talk page for the policy/guideline page. It seemed non-controversial to me, and as I mentioned elsewhere, I support it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:53, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with Ikan here. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:01, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::I also agree with Ikan on this one. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 21:27, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I am happy with the addition. To me "Adult movies" could be those which have been given an "18 certificate", and violence could be the main reason for the rating. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:12, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm all for avoiding any promotion of sex tourism, but I'm not sure a knee-jerk reaction to automatically make a phrase verboten is at all useful. I often travel with my family and I would like to know where the shady hotels are so I can avoid them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Just for transparency, this is what Yvwv added: ::::::{{blockquote|adult entertainment: Can be understood as a euphemism for pornography, striptease, sex toy stores, and other sexually themed attractions. If such attractions comply with the [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] they can be described without euphemism; a strip club can be called a strip club. Use expressions with "adults" in an unambigous way.}} :::::://<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:34, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::'''Oppose''' the addition of "adult entertainment" to the words to avoid list. IMHO, we need to cut that list down to just those that are genuinely useful to avoid. Well over half have perfectly legitimate uses on a travel wiki. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:46, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::: To sort out misunderstanding, see [[Wikivoyage talk:Words to avoid]] for discussion. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 08:14, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I think that the confusing situations should be mentioned. Here's one short way to do that: :::::::* Use expressions with "adults" in an unambiguous way (e.g., "Adults only (age 18+)"). :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 7 May 2026 (UTC) == Main Page revamps, part 2 == As mentioned about a month and a bit ago, I'm in the midst of trying to modernise the look of this site. The second stage of those revamps is now at [[User:SHB2000/revamped main]], which revamps the sister projects section. The style replicates the redesign agreed upon with part 1 of the revamps when we got rid of the blue box. Any thoughts and feedback welcome. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC) :It looks virtually identical to me, so I think it's certainly fine. The sister projects footer is the only real difference and is a little more clean and clear, so I {{support}}. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:40, 10 May 2026 (UTC) : {{support}} Looks fine to me. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:13, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :'''Wikifunctions''' is listed twice with somewhat different descriptions. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 15:16, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::Done, good catch. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC) : I notice that the links to other language versions are down at the end. I wonder if the people who need them most will find them there. Should they be more prominent? Perhaps in the top box? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:38, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::Rather confusingly, we also don't display the language versions on mobile at all – is there any design-related reason behind this? (if not, then that will be part 3 of revamps) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :::On mobile Minerva I am seeing various issues. The image in the discover section should push the text below and there is lots of blank whitespace. The map at the top is floating away from every thing else. :::Since most of our readership is on mobile I think it is important to address these. Please be sure to test it on a real phone and ensure you are viewing the default Minerva skin. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::That seems to be an issue with the existing Main Page too. My reforms only change the Sister Projects section, which seems to work perfectly fine for me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:47, 13 May 2026 (UTC) LGTM, thanks for doing this. Possibly a nitpick, but could the bottom row of the sister projects box be made symmetrical? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 05:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :TT, this is not strictly possible without doing a lot to change the layout, since what will be symmetrical depends on your browser, monitor size, etc. On my computer, there are two rows of seven icons, which is balanced down the middle and looks quite clean. If I resize my browser window, it flows to four rows of four and one row of two, which is not symmetrical. I think the more meaningful discussion is about which projects to include. I personally would like to see [[:outreach:]] added, but I don't think it's critical. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::The main reason it wasn't included is because I'd literally forgotten :P. btw if you do see any missing projects, please do add them to [[User:SHB2000/WikivoyageSister]] since I won't be on my computer for the next few days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::Done, template now updated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == Wikidata, adding co-ordinates == [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Events/Coordinate_Me_2026 COORDI­NATE ME], a wikidata contest for adding geolocation data in 26 chosen countries. Since we use that data & may have data in listings that could be on WD, perhaps some people here could help. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 04:12, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :This contest is wrought with problems, like tracking inaccuracies and errors, unresponsive organizer and delayed prize awards. Take a look at the contest's talk page in previous years to see all the issues it had. I have [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grants_talk:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/General_Support_Fund/WMAT_Multi-Year-Plan_Grant_2025-2027&oldid=27559767 spoken against] funding this year's contest due to fiscal and logistical mismanagement. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:52, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :Out of ~300000 listings we have around 4000 are like that - that we have WD for them, but the WD doesn't have coords... Now the question is, if we want to blindly export that, or what..... :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:56, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have many cities that have listings but the listings (with or without Wikidata) don't have coords. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 22:12, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == Franks Gatukök Göteborg Central == There is a hamburger and hot dog stand called Franks Gatukök in central Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish), right in front of the Gothernburg Central Station. I can personally verify this - I visited it less than a month ago. It also shows up at Google Maps. However, it doesn't appear to have any sort of website. Googling for "Franks Gatukök" gives a link to the site https://www.franksgatukok.se/ which lists several locations in Sweden, none of which is anywhere near Gothenburg Central Station. Their Facebook page doesn't list it either. Does anyone know if there is some sort of website for this location? If there is none, can it be listed on the Gothenburg article anyway? [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 18:24, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :Sure it can be listed! Just don't include a website if there isn't any. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == A possible editorial action against WMF for laying off Union staff == You should be aware that [[meta:Talk:Community_Wishlist#May_20_update|there's currently a major upheaval]] over the alleged layoff of Community Tech staff by WMF. They're also [[en:Wikipedia:WP:Village_pump_(WMF)#Petition:_Editors_willing_to_join_in_collective_labor_action|discussing imitating a editorial strike in solidarity]] on Wikipedia because the staff that were laid off are members of the [[Meta:Wiki_Workers_United|Wiki Workers United]] union, which was formed just last week and in the process of organization. You might want to get to know them. So far, both have over 50 and 160 signatures, and both will be growing over the coming days. It's getting very significant, and it could impact this wiki, too. After that, if you agree to join in solidarity (and at the moment, pretty much a significant portion of Wikipedians are already in it), '''inform the WWU and [https://cwa-union.org/about/contact-us the CWA].''' Tell them ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis. After ''that''... beats me because of my lack of first-hand experience with labor unions and the like, but as [[:Wikipedia:Jeff the Land Shark|a certain little shark]] might say: {{tq|Murr. (Bite the hand that feeds. And I know where they hide the donuts.)}} [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Asretired|Asretired]]; @[[User:Doc James|Doc James]]; @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]; @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]; @[[User:Mx. Granger|Mx. Granger]]; @[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]]; @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]; @[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]; anyone else? [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here. But I think we should keep solidarity with a union separate from any grievances any of us might have about supposedly heavy-handed actions by the WMF involving the operation of wikis. My only grievance regarding the treatment of Wikivoyage that I can think of is that it can get lost in the shuffle. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here – for anyone reading, I'd absolutely urge you all to sign yourself in solidarity with WMF staff by adding your name at [[m:Wiki Workers United#Solidarity]] (I'd already done so before the ping). What happened yesterday absolutely reeked of corporatism and union-busting. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :I am not presently a member of the en.wp community and I would not seek to have anyone edit by proxy there for me or anything like that, but I want to register somewhere that I stand in solidarity with organized labor. There should probably be a [[phab:]] ticket to reform the entire Wikimedia Foundation into a worker-owned co-operative non-profit. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::I find this sort of discussion frustrating, because so few people seem to know what they're talking about. For example, Justin, forgive me for picking on you, but the WMF can't be reformed into "a worker-owned co-operative non-profit", because public charities in the US can't technically be "owned" by anyone. I suggest that anyone who wants to support labor rights would do well to learn more about the subject, and then talk to their own elected politicians about making it ''structurally'' feasible to have a labor union that crosses national borders – not merely a federation of locals that coordinate with each other (which is what "international" labor unions are), but an actual single organization, operating under the same rules, so you don't get the lone employee in this country having a "union" of me, myself, and I or the near-impossibility of writing a contract that is the same for everyone. It's bad enough that US states have different rules (e.g., layoffs above a certain size in California require 60 calendar days' [fully paid] advance notice); it's almost impossible to reconcile different national laws. ::Then you have the problem of people having different cultural conceptions of what a union is supposed to do for you. Is the labor union supposed to get you higher pay, or fairer conditions [which can mean lower pay and worse working conditions for previously privileged staff], or prevent staff from being fired, or organize social events, or help you get your next job, or something else? I know one municipal labor union whose negotiations are done by senior employees that "accidentally" preferred themselves for vacation scheduling, higher pay, and never having to work holidays and weekends for years. I know a couple of people at another organization who are pushing for a union; they seem to mostly be afraid that they will get fired someday but not understand why they were fired (I'm objectively doing well at the parts of my job that I think are important; why should my manager's opinion, or that fact that all my teammates keep quitting to get away from me, be relevant?). ::Apologies for the long post, but: please, don't assume that whatever your local laws or views of unions are would be relevant to any situation that extends outside of your home area. It's really enormously complicated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::It's not picking on me, but you are wrong factually: you can have a [https://www.theselc.org/workplace_democracy_in_nonprofit_organizations worker self-directed non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States]. I am generally opposed to any hierarchy that models the way that capitalist businesses can unilaterally hire and fire. Maybe these workers still needed to be fired for some reason, but that should be decided by a democratic process. What <em>that</em> looks like will be different from organization to organization (e.g. a grievances board, administrative leave while under review, managers who are elected on a periodic basis and given the power to hire and fire by the working class, etc.), but when it comes to someone's basic livelihood and the fact that most of us live under wage slavery, then I don't want anyone getting fired without a democratic process behind it or at the very least some kind of extraordinary emergency reason. Additionally, for what it's worth, California (where the WMF are based) has laws specifically designed to help incorporate for-profit businesses as a co-op, so I would imagine that if someone wanted to create a worker self-directed non-profit, that would probably be the easiest place in the United States to do it. Lastly, I don't know why you seem to assume that I don't live in California. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 21:39, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::::"Self-directed" and "owned" are different things. ::::I make no assumptions about where you are; I give the California example because it's one that I know exists in my state and that I know does not exist everywhere. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :::::By "worker-owned co-op", I am distinguishing it from a member co-op like a grocery co-op or a credit union or a co-op apartment complex. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :On the question of what Wikivoyage needs: :The OP is already blocked on two wikis for trolling and disruptive editing. Their contributions here this year are to import drama that is not directly related to us. This has happened a few times before with other editors (e.g., complaints about software changes). :The Simple English Wikipedia has [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocks_and_bans#Reciprocal a rule called "1STRIKE"] that applies to people who have already been blocked elsewhere (almost always the English Wikipedia), and then bring their bad behavior to Simple. Maybe we should consider adopting a similar rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::They haven't done anything blockable or even against any guidelines here, and to be clear, you're suggesting we should indefinitely block them for informing us about layoffs and anti-union actions? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm suggesting that when someone says "Tell [an external organization] ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis", that this is more like "drama-mongering" than "informing". :::For example, the WMF deployed the current MediaWiki desktop skin several years ago, and some people are still mad about this "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis". The Russian Wikipedia is still running a pop-up message saying that this was deployed without their consent. Do you think that's relevant to either layoffs or unionizing? I don't. Some of the "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" even involved the team that's being dissolved. There are probably still people at the German-language Wikipedia who think that Comm Tech was wrong to decline their urgent wish for the wrong piece of software to be re-installed, when the actual problem was created by their own local interface admins. There are definitely some who are still mad that the WMF stopped two of their admins from wheel-warring over the site config years ago. But none of these "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" have anything to do with unionizing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::If you noticed, I addressed that above without saying they should be summarily blocked, and no-one has taken them up on that here, at any rate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::2601AC47 was globally locked. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-31136-19|&#126;2026-31136-19]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-31136-19|talk]]) 22:53, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Why? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:02, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Requests_for_help_from_a_sysop_or_bureaucrat#c-Tamzin-20260523115300-Trolling/vandalism_at_highly_sensitive_WMF-related_discussion This was the conversation/request]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Yeah, I see. They really trolled in that thread. Too bad; I'm indebted to them for informing me about these happenings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::We already have [[WV:ONESTRIKE]], by the way, but I really don't think bringing up the attention of the WMF's recent union busting actions is anywhere near disruptive to warrant an indefinitely. If it wasn't them, it almost certainly would've been brought up by someone else in the pub. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I signed it in the signatures. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 00:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan == <div class="border-box" style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #f8eaba); max-width: 875px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; color: var(--clr-dark)"> <div class="box" style="float:left; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">[[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|75px|alt=The logo for the Wikimedia Café]]</div> Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. Participants may attend either or both sessions. #'''Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780153200 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to the Americas, Africa, and Europe #'''Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 05:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780203600 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to Asia and the Pacific Café participants are highly encouraged to read in advance [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Sohom_Datta/annual_plan_guide at least this summary of the plan]. Optionally, Café participants are encouraged to read portions of the plan that interest them and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 ask questions or provide feedback on the Annual Plan talk page]. Please see the Café page for more information, including [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#May_2026_meetings_with_a_focus_on_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 tables of timestamp conversions for both sessions], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#Agenda._This_will_be_an_approximately_1_hour_Caf%C3%A9_session,_and_is_extendible_for_an_additional_30_minutes_if_needed. the agenda], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#How_to_attend_the_session how to register]! <br /> [[File:Buntstifte Eberhard Faber crop 64h.jpg|860px|alt=cropped image of colored pencils]]</div> <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 19:48, 21 May 2026 (UTC) == Faroe Islands update == Alright, I'm flying to [[Tórshavn]] next week. Anything on [[Faroe Islands]] that need a listing update, a picture or boots-on-the-ground verification? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :Wow, what an opportunity. Our sister site has some [[:w:en:Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in the Faroe Islands|requested photographs]] if you are available to take any. (Note that I'm not a member of the community there and I'm not soliciting editing by proxy.) ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 15:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Heh, I think it wouldn't be controversial to request to take a picture of a village or power plant. I've bookmarked several places and at least two locations are along the way to/from the airport so I have at least two chances to take pictures. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :I notice that [[Faroe Islands#Towns and villages]] says "the roofs are often turf-covered", next to a picture showing no turf-covered roofs. Perhaps you could easily determine whether "often" is still the right word? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:02, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Roofs are about 70-80% turf-covered when I see them in villages, but this number drops in bigger towns and only a few houses in the capital have turf roofs. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Query regarding Kartographer extension == I am an editor at the Malayalam Wikivoyage project, which is currently hosted in [https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wy/ml/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8_%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BE Incubator]. We recently encountered an issue where map markers were not appearing on maps. We raised a ticket in [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T395208 Phabricator], and came to know that the Kartographer extension is being removed. Does anyone here know of any alternative extension or approach that can be used to show markers on maps for denoting places? [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 17:19, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :As far as I'm aware, Kartographer is not being removed as such, just not being added to any non-Wikivoyage WMF wikis. There is a [[phab:project/view/1692/|project board for Kartographer]] on [[phab:]] and you can [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer|generally learn more about]] the extension on [[mw:]]. I imagine that if Kartographer were to be removed, there would be a replacement deployed before that. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} can you confirm that I'm correct (or if not, correct me)? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:12, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{Ping|Koavf}} Thanks for sharing the links. I have already raised a ticket in Phabricator and it was based on that, I came to know that it will not be enabled on any new Wikivoyages and that it will be removed from other Wikivoyages too. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} For your confirmation/comments on above reply please. [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 15:59, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]]: Indeed, as I said there, " the mode should also have been removed from Wikivoyages". The problem is not with Kartographer but with the 'temporary' hack to allow Wikivoyages to cross-load content from WMCS, which was promised to be removed. :::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]: Do you know when the Wikivoyage community will finally do this work? [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 12:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't have any special insight into that, unfortunately. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think [[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], [[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]], and [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] know more about maps than most of us. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure what is expected to be done by us, though? Is kartographer as a whole deprecated, or just some feature of it? Groups? I am completely out of loop here... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::: I have no idea either. The only thing I did that is related to Kartographer is reporting a bug with missing pins on a map whenever some pins fall across both sides of the international date line. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]]: Yes, Groups, according to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Kartographer#Groups_for_Wikivoyage — but it doesn't explain what's the limitation specifically (in general, having groups seems fine?). [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 17:09, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ::::If you don't mind me asking, where was it promised to be removed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::: I have no information regarding any removal of Kartographer features. However, I understand that the Wikivoyage feature is not available in the Incubator because it would function not only for Wikivoyage but also for all other non-Wikivoyage sub-wikis. Furthermore, no one from the German-speaking community is involved in making changes to Kartographer. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 06:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC) == [[Template:Other uses]] == Looking at [[Template:Other uses]], I see that it is supposed to generate an italicized hatnote such as the following: :''For other places with the same name, see [[Cleveland (disambiguation)]].'' But where I see {{tl|Other uses}} used on pages such as [[Burbank]] and [[Columbus]], the hatnote is ''not'' italicized: :For other places with the same name, see [[Burbank (disambiguation)]]. :For other places with the same name, see [[Columbus (disambiguation)]]. I checked the template {{tl|Other uses}} itself and I couldn't figure out why the italics are not showing up. Anybody have a suggestion? -- [[User:Metropolitan90|Metropolitan90]] ([[User talk:Metropolitan90|talk]]) 21:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :I [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3AOther_uses&diff=5282293&oldid=5282292 removed the CSS classes] and it now renders italicized on pages. The weird thing is that these classes are not part of [[MediaWiki:Common.css]], so ''maybe'' adding non-defined classes results in unstyled text. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == A Pee section on articles == Hey everyone, I suggest adding a “pee” or “poop” section to articles (district, city, region, country), or having articles like “peeing in the (country)” or “peeing in (city)” would be great. Thanks…[[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 12:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think you're looking for a subsection under the "Respect" section where we are supposed to discuss the regulations regarding defecation and urination. Or public bathrooms under the "Cope" section. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think that a title like [[Toilets in the United Arab Emirate]] would be more appropriate and expected. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Like if we have “sleep”, “eat” and “see” instead of “accommodation”, “F&B choices” and “attractions”, I think we need a “pee”, “poop”, “urinate”, “defecate”, “excrete”, “eliminate waste”, “dump”, “crap”, “drop a deuce”, “piss”, “whiz”, “micturate”, “/ʃɪt/” section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::: no we don't, not with this type of vocabulary which is very unbecoming for a travel guide. You are welcome to create a WikiPee website, invite whomever you want to join, and write whatever suits your fancy. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Even if we thought that a "Pee" section was a good label, it's unlikely to be the one that readers are looking for. That's what I meant when I said that "Toilets" might be more "expected". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think we need such a separate section on it, as [[WV:STICK]] already suggests putting toilets under "Cope". Even if we ever find a need for such a section, I would suggest "Toilet" as a verb. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Okay, but maybe the region doesn’t have any toilets, or the locals pee in a hole, on the floor, or in a valley. Also, I think there are peeing customs or peeing places in the city or country. Is the water quality good? What does it feel like to pee (peeing experience)? That’s why we need a pee section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes, as was pointed out Cope is the place for information about toilets and it's indeed useful information for voyagers - especially in destinations where toilets are hard to find for one reason or another. Plainly writing out "Pee", "Shit" or the like as a heading would be rude, though. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::If we include “pee” in “cope,” the “cope” section will have a lot of information that doesn’t have enough variety. ::::::That’s all— [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 08:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) == Vote now in the 2026 U4C election == <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. More information–including an eligibility check, voting process information, candidate information, and a link to the vote–are available on Meta at the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee/Election/2026|2026 Election information page]]. The vote closes on 2 June 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780358400 00:00 UTC]. Please vote if your account is eligible. Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 17:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> :btw I'm gonna shamelessly self-promote [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2026]] if any of you are interested – tried to be comprehensive, use it at your will. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::I looked over your list. I'm concerned about the candidate who has an active U4C case, of course, but also about the number of candidates who didn't answer the questions. That suggests that they would struggle to do the work. ::You might look at [[m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/Campaigning rules]]. What the English Wikipedia calls "canvassing" is allowed. Meta-Wiki has never prohibited it, and in some processes, such as the Community Wishlist, actively encourages it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::It depends, I suppose. Meta doesn't prohibit canvassing, but the overwhelming opinion was that Uncle's canvassing in his NVM application was disruptive enough that it demonstrated a severe lack of understanding for what the role actually was (since NVMs are appointed, not voted in, so consensus isn't really something for the U4C to take into consideration). A massive shame, honestly, because he was one of the more qualified candidates that I had in [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025]], one that could've actually had a chance for the SSA seat this year if it weren't for that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC) :::: Having met {{u|Borschts}} in-person during last year's Wikimania, I am comfortable supporting his candidacy. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 00:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == New itinerary == The Ganges is one of the most important rivers of Asia, yet there's no itinerary on it, unlike the [[Yellow River]], [[Yangtze]] or the [[Nile]]. So, I have developed one on the Ganges under [[along the Ganges River]], albeit with inspirations from those Chinese rivers. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == User rights nomination == Hey everyone, I know this is a bit late, but there is currently 1 admin nomination right now at [[Wikivoyage:User rights nominations#Koavf (sysop)]]. Your input and opinions are more than appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Simple version of Wikivoyage == Can we create a simple version of Wikivoyage, similar to Simple English Wikipedia? Would this be a good concept, if excecuted properly? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 06:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :While Simple English Wikivoyage sounds good on paper, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) currently does not allow creation of Simple English projects other than Wikipedia and Wiktionary. Maybe we could host Simple English Wikivoyage under a separate namespace under English WV (similar to Wikijunior under Wikibooks), but the problem is that the English WV community is already small. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:26, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::I've always thought it's possible to potentially execute a multilingual Wikivoyage, but I suppose the need for that with modern translation software now present, is almost zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:18, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::The problem with translation software on Wikivoyage is that there's not always one-to-one translations of idiomatic expressions we tend to use in articles (as opposed to Wikipedia). For instance, there's no direct Bengali translation of "smorgasbord" used in [[India]], leading me to reword its Bengali version for a similar expression (like a "forest of languages" instead of a "smorgasbord of languages"). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:24, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::You should still be able to usually read between the lines, though. At least this is what I often end up doing when translating content from de or itwikivoyage. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] What about the simple version of Wikibooks, Wikiquotes, and Wikiversity? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::None of those would be approved today and [[:q:simple:]] and [[:q:b:]] were closed a long time ago (there was never a simple.wv). Wikibooks has a kind of proxy for simple books at [[:b:Wikibooks:Wikijunior]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 08:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::Simple English Wikibooks and Wikiquote were closed long time ago, and there has never been Simple English Wikiversity or Wikivoyage. However, you still have Wikijunior for child-oriented books, regular English Wikiquotes for simple English quotes (if there's any), and I guess there's a Wikijunior-like mechanism on regular English Wikiversity. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::Wikijunior is perhaps the only bit of Wikibooks (other than the Cookbook) that's functionally usable icl... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:54, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|SHB2000}} Do you want to take a look at that above comment? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Sorry yeah my comment was intended as a reply to yours, not Sbb's. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:32, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :In addition to the fact that the WMF would not allow projects like simple.wp today, the language in Wikivoyage should be very accessible and the concepts are generally pretty easy to understand, so I don't see the need for this as much as for an encyclopedia that covers literally every topic and could plausibly use simplified articles. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:34, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Also, I no longer subscribe to the "Simple English" language ideology I once tried to. I rather focus on accessibility by making complex concepts easier. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::"Simple English" language ideology? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:13, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, and that includes limiting your vocabulary to 1500-something words (BE 1500 or VOA Special English), or even less (BE 850). However, I sometimes find it limiting (maybe Orwellian), although I don't use any overly complicated expressions, and my focus is towards simplifying concepts rather than using simple words. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:16, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::This is part of why I think wikis like tokwiki (an experimental language crafted on the basis of minimising the amount of words used) are absolutely useless (see [[m:User:SHB2000/tokwiki]] if you want a full explanation) – you limit expression in a needless way when there's a clear alternative available that's more practical. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::The processes that created a city or landscape are often convoluted, but their description need not be. Difficult-to-read text on WV more often reflects muddle and "wikipeditis" than inherent complexity. The solution is to re-write in a way that's clear, engaging and relevant to the traveller, not to invent a whole separate site or pidgin language. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:36, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : I'll give this idea a rather firm '''oppose'''. We do not have enough editors to readily support it. However, there is a valid concern about keeping the English here relatively simple. : Many of our readers will have English that is somewhat limited & quite a few editors are non-native speakers, though they all seem to have good to excellent English. Idioms are tricky in any language, so perhaps we should replace "take to his heels" with "run away" & so on. Cultural references are also tricky, whether Shakespeare or some blues tune; some of those need to be avoided or explained. Of course there is a trade-off here; we want a relaxed informal style & that implies idiomatic English with some cultural references. I'd say we are at least close to the correct balance already. : Expressions peculiar to one variety of English -- e.g. "lakh" in Subcontinent English -- should be explained if visitors are likely to encounter them, but generally avoided in our text. Expressions that vary across dialects -- does a car have a hood & trunk or bonnet & boot? -- involve judgement calls; in some contexts they are OK but in others they should be avoided or provided with a gloss. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :*'''Oppose''' - as per [[User:Pashley]] we do not have enough editors to support a "Simple" version. I checked a few statistics and found: :::{| class="wikitable" |- !Product !Articles !Editors |- |English Wikipedia |7,191,087 |278,463 |- |Simple WIkipedia |281,811 |3,759 |- |Wikivoyage |180,828 |985 |} :::*'''Note''' - An "editor" is classed as somebody who has made at least one edit in the last 30 days. ::This shows that in rough figures, for every Simple English editor, there are 80 English Wikipedia editors. If we were to translate this to Wikivoyage, we could expect between 10 and 15 editors on Simple English Wikivoyage which is not enough to sustain the project. Applying the same logic to number of articles, we might expect about 6000 articles - not enough to attract a reasonable readership. ::The quality of articles in Simple English Wikipedia is poor - far too few meet the criteria of using "Simple English". Simple English is moreover bedevilled by there being no agreement as to whether the target audience are younger readers or readers for whom English is a second language. Translating this to the proposed Simple English Wikivoyage to whom should we target questions regarding drugs, trans people, red light districts etc - younger readers or adult readers for who Eglish is a second language? ::[[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:59, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Wow, I never expected this discussion to get many responses from different people on this pub. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 20:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Some of you may be interested in reading [[m:Writing clearly#Writing for translation]]. The idea is to make your writing straightforward enough that it would be easy to translate. Machine translation, in particular, does best with shorter, simpler sentences. This doesn't mean that every sentence must be short and simple, but it is helpful if the most important parts are short and simple. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: Another guide is [[w:The_Complete_Plain_Words]], originally written for British civil servants but useful to anyone wanting to write more clearly. The original 1954 edition is out of copyright & available [https://plain-words.com/ free online]. There have been several revised editions; the latest (2014) is still in print & also available as an ebook. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:47, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think there is a need for a Simple Wikivoyage. We should try to avoid complicated terms unless they are necessary and explained, or it should be clear that cultural or humorous sentences can be skipped over. :::I have occasionally read Simple Wikipedia when looking for a short introduction to complex subject - for example [[:w:Baseball]] is 173k, but [[:w:simple:Baseball]] is 16k. There may be some huge cities where we could have a condensed guide giving the main attractions for a 1-2 day visit - we have 131 huge cities and I expect less than half need a simple version, so 50 simple articles could work. 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Here are some of our hopes for the event:   * To bring all our active Wikivoyage communities together—especially those speaking Spanish, English (yes, I know this is the right community), and French, since they’re connected to the host countries.   * To team up with local chapters like Wikimedia Mexico, Wikimedia Canada, and the affiliates in the United States.   * To improve existing articles and create new ones about Canada, Mexico, and the United States.   * To have a centralnotice to keep everyone in the loop. We’re thinking of holding the event from June 11 to August 20, so it’s a good idea to start getting things ready now. I know this has [[Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup|come up before]], and I’d really love for you to join us in coordinating the event and reaching out to affiliates and/or volunteers who might be interested. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 03:03, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :Like last time, I'm happy to judge/evaluate the articles submitted as part of this contest once again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:36, 25 March 2026 (UTC) ::I support this initiative. I would say that it should be open to all Wikivoyage languages since many dominant national football teams don't use English, French or Spanish (looking at you, Portugal, Brazil and Germany). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] Can you let us know when this is set up? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:54, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm happy to do so... and I'm happy to clean up articles regarding football as well. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:33, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]]: Any updates on this btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:32, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::I apologize for the delay. We've been busy with the educational program and the event taking place in Mérida. I'll be contacting the communities in the next few days and requesting CentralNotice to publicize the event. Regards, [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:36, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == New feature: Travel Tracker (RfC) == IRL procrastination, a random shower thought for better user retention, and 100 or so Gemini prompts (i.e. AI/vibecoding): the results of that led me to create [[Wikivoyage:Travel Tracker]]. It's a personal tool that any logged in user can use to track which countries they've visited. No scripts that need to be installed, just go to [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] and check it out for yourself. Why? Part of what got me hooked into [https://www.jetpunk.com/ Jetpunk] was exactly their country tracker. Many people use online sites to track their travels nowadays. The idea is so that casual users – users that occasionally edit Wikivoyage but only ever so often, perhaps choose to use this travel tracker, then are immediately incentivised to update their travel maps after visiting somewhere new, hopefully also updating some actual articles in the process. The tool still has many teething issues, some that will take time to fix, but it's usable for the most part. Alongside Andree's [[Wikivoyage:Trip Planner|trip planner]], I hope this too can be added to the topbar. I'm also planning on perhaps creating a similar tool for US/Indian/Mexican/Brazilian states, depending on how things go. Any feedback/fixes appreciated and welcome. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:43, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :This works well for me at first glance! (I found one glitch, "Bosnia and Herzegovina" isn't shading for me.) It would be fun to have a way to note regions and cities as well, then I'd probably use it as a "Places I've visited"/"Articles I've worked on" section on my User Page. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:28, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::The glitch is unfortunately a long-standing property of kartographer - it here are too many regions, it may not display all of them. Also, sometimes the OSM data import breaks. E.g. Thailand shape is quite broken currently, too. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:07, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yeah for the first I've found usually just a hard cache solves that issue. OSM data import breaks yeah I have no idea how to fix that (similar issue with Singapore too). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Created [[:phab:T422902]] for the Thailand/Singapore issue – seems to be a pretty widespread problem across WMF projects so I def think it's worth this getting looked into by more technical people than us. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:59, 10 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Also have given the tracker a little bit of a revamp in terms of style + few finishing touches (like a numerical counter). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:05, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :For some reason Q38 (Italy) was added twice for me, using purely the editor. Otherwise, nice work :-) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:05, 9 April 2026 (UTC) ::Ah, I see the issue (Estonia mistakenly had the Wikidata item of Italy) – fixed! :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :::It's a fun tool. To make it more interesting, you could also provide an option to break it down by region (state, province, etc.) for the top ten countries by population or area. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 03:23, 10 April 2026 (UTC) :I've added this tool to the topbar – should work in both vector 2010 and vector 2022, but not skins older than that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC) :Wow, that feature works, on Temporary Accounts too. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 12:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::Since temporary accounts only lasts for 90 days from initial creation, @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] you may want to create an account soon because your current temporary account will expire by the end of this month. As for the tool itself, I noticed that your shaded countries don't show up on my end. On the broader picture, I propose that we limit this tool to registered accounts. Otherwise we will potentially have tonnes of abandoned Temporary Account map pages that people can't access after 3 months. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:45, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::I'd go further and say that I don't think temporary accounts should be able to create userspace pages at all for the same reason you mention. Maybe I'll start a separate discussion for that sometime later. But yeah @[[User:~2026-69216-3|~2026-69216-3]] in your case, would recommend doing that (and then perhaps moving your map to your userspace under a registered account). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:17, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::If they can't create a User: space page, then they'll have a harder time telling us some things that we want to know (ordinary user page content, like languages spoken), and they won't be able to create a sandbox for testing, which could lead to making more mistakes in the mainspace. ::::Also, at the moment, this is not a big problem. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges?userExpLevel=unregistered&hidebots=1&hidepageedits=1&hidecategorization=1&hideWikibase=1&hidelog=1&hidenewuserlog=1&namespace=2&limit=1000&days=30&urlversion=2 Almost none are being created], and [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?search=prefix%3AUser%3A~202&title=Special:Search&ns0=1 only 14 exist in total]. ::::When we reach the point of having, say, 100 or 500 or some other large number of such pages, I think we could have a generous deletion policy for User: pages, but I don't think we need a wholesale ban. By "generous", I mean that if it's more than, say, a year old and just test edits (or actually problematic in some way), then any admin should feel free to delete it. I do not mean that an admin marks their calendar to search and delete all User: pages because it just annoys the admin's sense of tidiness that ''those'' contributors were allowed to create pages in the User: space. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:41, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Hmm that's true, you do have a point especially because "Draft:" isn't a namespace here. I'll try to think of how else we could solve that issue. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:52, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::That is okay to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 00:40, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::Still any particular reason why you haven't just created an account btw? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For me, I have a preference. I would rather edit as temporary user, other than creating the registered or named account. I do not plan to stick around as much in the future. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:32, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I didn't propose to restrict Temporary Accounts from creating any "User:" pages. I am only proposing restriction on TAs creating the "/visited" pages because they can't stick around past 90 days. From a technical standpoint, is there a way to display a message only to TAs that "hey, you can use this tool locally but if you want to truly save it or show it to friends, you need to register an account"? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:06, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :I went to see if I could embed this on my main User page. Could you add an easy way to suppress the checkboxes, maybe by a flag on the VisitedMap template? Not only would that make this map embeddable, it would make it harder for me to check boxes on other people's pages! [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 21:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]]: You should be able to now embed this on your userpage (just by transcluding <nowiki>{{User:Gerode/Visited}}</nowiki>). Suppressing the checkboxes I've got planned, probably using the abuse filter (since there are ''some'' cases where I think it's okay and I'd rather a warn system over a complete disallow). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:36, 12 April 2026 (UTC) Is there a limit to how many countries the tracker can show? On [[User:Asamboi/Visited|my map]], a bunch of random countries (the UK, France, Spain, Philippines, Laos) are not showing up even though they're selected. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:12, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :Usually it's a cache issue – [[Special:Purge]] should do the trick (they appear for me on your map). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:39, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::I would recommend adding a "refresh" button which functions like it's a purge, with a line telling user to click on the refresh button if the map doesn't update or have countries missing. We can't expect new users to know a special page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:49, 15 April 2026 (UTC) I like this idea (have always thought about it). It also pairs well with [[User:OhanaUnited/Edits around the world challenge|the world editing challenge]]. But at first save Australia and New Zealand weren't shaded until I refresh the page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) : Echoing other comments, this is a nice little gadget, I tried it out the other day. An idea for how to develop it further would be an additional layer for countries the user would like to visit (maybe in green or red?). In addition to Singapore which was mentioned above, also the main part of Morocco does not want to show up. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 16:26, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::So far I've fixed Thailand and HK on OSM. Singapore should be easy to fix, and I'll have to look into what's causing the issue for [[Serbia]] and [[Morocco]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:51, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :::SG now also fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::: Uganda is not shown. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 05:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It seems to show for me – you might need to clear your cache or give it a refresh. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:45, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :::Serbia's mapping to Kosovo. Let's not start the next world war shall we? :) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:20, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I [https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181317764 tried] to fix it last night – ig a waiting game to see how long it'll take for this change to be mirrored here. :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :::::[https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/181357478#map=6/28.61/-9.16 And Morocco]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:32, 15 April 2026 (UTC) ::::{{re|OhanaUnited}} Both Serbia and Morocco now fixed. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:43, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::mexico, belize, panama, costa rica, Brazil, Argentina, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal (and probably a few more I have missed are not working for me). Is there a limit to how many you can add? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]] I debugged this some more and I am seeing a call to https://maps.wikimedia.org/geoshape?getgeojson for every single country in the map. So for 195 countries, the browser tries to open 195 concurrent or sequential connections. ::::::This architecture doesn't scale with our traffic and is currently triggering 429 requests which is likely why many of the countries are not showing for people. This also increases the risk that this feature could interfere with tools and other features on that site that may in future get rate limited. ::::::Can we look to get this fixed sometime next week, given this risk here? I suggest we use a single request with a pipe-separated or comma-separated list of Q-ids if that's possible or at minimum batch the queries with setTimeout and caching using mw.storage for subsequent requests. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:35, 19 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::If it's possible to fix this, that would be appreciated (I'm not entirely sure how to make it such – I'm also a bit preoccupied this week and life irl has been quite hazy, but I'll give it a shot). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 19 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I've tried batching [[Module:VisitedMap]] – does that perhaps solve some of the issues? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:14, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Yes! That seems to have done the trick! Thank you for the speedy fix! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 04:20, 20 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Awesome! Glad to know that works. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:24, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::Do you know the reason why the link to the travel map doesn't appear on Traveller's pub page? It shows up on all other pages (Wikivoyage namespace, mainspace, user page space, etc.) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 17:02, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::I can see it in the 'usual spot' (under the user icon), but only when you scroll all the way up. When the icons transform into the 'top bar', the submenu doesn't contain the entry. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 19:30, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::This is on vector 2022 I take it? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :New bug I've noticed, once again with the Kartographer extension: for some reason, Germany and the Netherlands don't show up for anyone, but it works perfectly fine using {{tl|mapshape}}. I took a cursory look and there was nothing I could really pinpoint that was causing this issue, so maybe a phabricator task is needed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC) ::Interesting, the issue seems to have fixed itself overnight. Kartographer is weird man... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == Summer of Wikivoyage in Albania and Kosovo 2026 == Hi everyone, just a quick note to share that the [[M:Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group|Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group]] will be organizing the Summer of Wikivoyage Edit-a-thon 2026 on May 8–9. This year, we are focusing on [[Kukës]], Albania, and other travel destinations in Albania and Kosovo in English language. There will be an offline event, and everyone is also welcome to join online on Saturday from 10:00–17:00 (GMT+2) on [https://meet.jit.si/WoALUG here]. See you there! Thank you! [[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]] ([[User talk:Vyolltsa|talk]]) 15:21, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :Awesome, and thanks for the notice! I look forward to working with the group. The edit-a-thons on Albania and Kosovo are always done well. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:46, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Vyolltsa|Vyolltsa]], thanks again! ::@[[User:Ruhan.paco|Ruhan.paco]], @[[User:Enarda Muhadri|Enarda Muhadri]] and @[[User:ErgisaHoxha|ErgisaHoxha]], welcome, and thanks for adding information! ::There are three things I want to call your attention to: ::(1) Default address information (starting with the name of the town, if it's the same as the article title) is not included in addresses on this site. ::(2) The "directions" tab in listings is a place for a parenthetical phrase (so no sentences) and includes only things like cross streets and if someplace is directly across the street or down the block from a huge landmark like the main railway station. ::(3) Wikivoyage does not approve of stating in any listing that anyplace is "near" x or y, because that is vague though possibly promotional and usually not worth noting if an address - and even better, [[WV:Geocoding|geocoordinates]] - are provided. ::@[[User:MegiNnnnn|MegiNnnnn]], some of your edits have another, more basic issue addressed by [[User:Ground Zero]] on your user talk page: a lack of information. All listings must include street addresses, geocoding (latitude/longitude) or at least some kind of way for readers to find them, and if at all possible, contact information, too. ::I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please feel free to share these words of advice among your collaborators! ::All my best, ::[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:57, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm not going to name names here, but I had to delete a listing for [[WV:DT|touting]] and obviously copying and pasting from a promotional site in violation of [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]]. Don't do that. And also, please use [[WV:Listings]] templates for all specific listings (not general activities like fishing, though). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:06, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Welcome to @[[User:Ledion Aga|Ledion Aga]], @[[User:MrsNora|MrsNora]], @[[User:MrsHajrie|MrsHajrie]], @[[User:Marigen Kovaçi|Marigen Kovaçi]], and please look over this subthread. I may have left someone out. Is there a complete list of participants somewhere? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 9 May 2026 (UTC) ::Some of the contributors may not able to understand your comments without our support. Please give us some time to clean up. Here is the full list of [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/WoALUG/Wikivoyage_Kuk%C3%ABs_2026/home edits from the participants]. Thank you for your understanding! [[User:Arianit|Arianit]] ([[User talk:Arianit|talk]]) 16:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Sure thing. Thanks for all you do! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:46, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Abolishing the see, do, eat and drink sections of region articles == {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Outline regions}} – that's the number of outline region articles there are at present. Out of {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Region articles}}. That puts the number of outline region articles at about 68%, as of writing this message. A majority of articles you'll stumble across will have no content in either the see, do, eat and drink sections, and it's very explainable: writing content in most region articles is a fairly time-consuming exercise whilst simultaneously also being one of the least read sections. In most cases, we want people to focus more on the understand, get in and get around sections for region articles rather than things to see or do, let alone eat/drink (which should really be mostly covered by individual city/park articles). My solution is rather simple: remove the see, do, eat and drink sections as mandatory headings for outline and usable articles (but they should be a requirement for guide and star articles) so the site can have a bit of a more polished look. This site has had over 20 years to prove that these sections have been useful, and they haven't. I'm aware this is a bit different to all our other categories of articles, but regions are a bit of a unique case in that a) we don't list individual listings on region pages and b) the see, do, eat and drink sections provide so little value in a majority of cases. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:10, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I thought eat, drink and sleep were already optional for region articles. See and do shouldn't be optional. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Sleep is, but not eat/drink per [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Let's make eat and drink optional, but I disagree with making see and do optional. There needs to be a summary of things or at least types of things to see and do in a region for it to be really usable. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:11, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::That's fair I suppose –&nbsp;I don't feel too strongly about see/do so I'm fine with just eat/drink if that's what we all want. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::::We might want to have a discussion on the [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]] page to make it official, don't you think? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:23, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::All that this can achieve is to make the metrics look a bit better, by lowering the quality threshold for a regional page to be considered "usable" – a bar that is already set low. Scrappy uninformative pages will remain scrappy and uninformative, not worth reading. :::::: ::::::“Overhang” is the term I use for regional pages that remain outline even though their constituent pages are of good standard. My guess is that these are few, do we have any numbers about that? If (as seems likely) the outline regions mostly have outline cities, parks etc then it’s sensible to put the effort into the latter. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:50, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Probably should've started the discussion there, but I think for such a major high-profile change I'd prefer the pub as the venue of discussion over [[Wikivoyage talk:Region article template]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:29, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :I wonder how often we have a regional article without usable articles below it. I have occasionally added attractions to a regional article because there was no 'city' article to stick it in. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:52, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Personally I think that's fine tbh – though I suppose in those cases that's where the question of whether a rural area article is more favorable arises. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 23 April 2026 (UTC) Agree with whoever said make it optional. I agree that most of the time they would be unnecessary but there are enough corner cases. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 21:06, 23 April 2026 (UTC) I agree that region articles should have See and Do, and we should work towards filling those in, rather than removing them. Eat and Drink are useful, and exist in some region articles, but it does seem unlikely that we will be able to expand those any time soon. They should be optional, and removed if empty. I don't think Sleep should be in region articles at all. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:19, 23 April 2026 (UTC) : Although [[Hebrides|here]] is an example of a useful Sleep section in a region article. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:33, 23 April 2026 (UTC) ::Regions should have See and Do, and can usefully have Buy, Eat, Drink or Sleep. Unfortunately you usually need to know a region well to provide complete content in any of these sections. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:03, 23 April 2026 (UTC) :::Nicely put, AlasdairW. A really good Region SHOULD have Buy, Eat, Drink and Sleep sections that provide a high-level overview (similar to the Hberides article that Ground Zero cited. I agree that listings generally don't belong in Region articles (unless there isn't an appropriate city article for it). I'm okay with having all those sections be optional for regions, but feel strongly that they should be REQUIRED for a region article to become Guide or Star. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 17:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::This has prompted me to expedite the outline regions on my "to do" list, and for starters [[Hebrides]] (cited above, and already usable) was missing Eat and Drink. Quickly sorted. Three more can be done soon, improving the metrics by just under 0.1%. If we all put our shoulder to the wheel this problem will be swiftly fettled. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:28, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::'''Actual requirements''': The cited [[Wikivoyage:region article template|region article template]] (at least since before [[Special:Permalink/4786171|10 Dec]]) says about these four sections (the last sentence of each): "If there isn't anything to say about the region's [whatever] that isn't already covered by the descriptions in the Regions/Cities/Other destinations sections, or in the Understand section, then this section can be omitted." :::::For usable, "the most prominent attractions [must be] identified with directions"; for guide, there must be "information on multiple attractions and things to do". The [[[[Special:Permalink/994173|region article status]] page doesn't require the sections under discussion to exist, for any status. :::::I indeed think one needs to say something about the most prominent attractions of a region before the page can be seen as usable. Also having Eat, Drink, See and Do sections in the template is reasonable, as that should make the editor think about what usable could be said about cuisine, nightlife and attractions. For some regions, what needs to be said is already in the city listings or in Understand, making the separate sections redundant. That's fine. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:11, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::So to clean up region articles for regions you know: think whether there is something region-specific to say about the four subjects, check whether it is already said in other sections and either put content in the empty sections or remove them. If you are not sure about some section for some region, just leave those section headers for somebody else to make the decision. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :So 3 weeks later...I take it that there's general support for making eat/drink optional, but keeping see and do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::Maybe we should allow usable region articles to refer the reader to a larger region (or the country/state) article for information on eat, drink and sleep. That leaves the section in place, so any region specifics are more easily added. So if [[Hebrides]] didn't have anything to say for sleep, it would say "See [[Scotland#Sleep]]". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 12:00, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::Have you checked the guideline I linked? Is there something in it you would like to change? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 18 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the Eat and Drink sections of [[Wikivoyage:Region article template]], replace "then this section can be omitted" with "provide a link to a this section in a a bigger region (which could be the country)". [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:31, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Do we need sections that only have that link? Can't it just be included in context in Understand or even be regarded as implicit – the country's cuisine is usually described in the country article and in the absence of an eat section I assume readers would consult the country article without any pointer? In the case where nightlife is concentrated to one of the region's cities (not too uncommon), that can be said in the city's bullet as well as in Understand. :::::Of course, ''if'' we want that section, we can include such a sentence in Drink. But I think one-sentence sections are ugly, they look incomplete, and may attract tries at saying something, often resulting in pointless or redundant text, and perhaps listings that belong elsewhere. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:09, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In cases like [[Greater Lyon]] and [[Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes]], the later of which has an extensive Eat section, it may of course be worthwhile to point out at which level of regions that description is to be found. If the region is indeed "capital of French gastronomy", then the section should probably not be omitted – there ought to be something to say. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:16, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::My thoughts are mostly with LPfi's – it should generally be implied with our region structure, not that I think many people often read the eat/drink ections in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm surprised you don't think they do. I would tend to think they would, as food is one of the most interesting things to many travellers and people generally. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It ''should'' be the case, but generally I (and a few people I've talked to irl about) find most eat/drink sections to be far too lacking to actually bother reading when many better sources exist online. Even when it comes to listings, it's not all that often I actually consult Wikivoyage for places to eat or drink, and nowhere near the same level as I do for see/do. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I'd distinguish between listings for specific eateries and descriptions of a local cuisine. I'm always interested in reading the latter, especially if it's well written and a good read. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Hmm true, you have a point there. I do suppose that eat/drink sections of country articles (and also major region articles, like [[Quebec]]) tend to be a ''lot'' more useful than say the eat/drink sections of say [[South Central Iowa]] (which, in my opinion, can be safely removed). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:26, 20 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'd rather see something like "As with most of Scotland, self-catering cottages, camping, and bed-and-breakfast inns are available in the Hebrides" (customizing the text to whatever is most relevant). There could be a link on the opening phrase to [[Scotland#Sleep]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:26, 18 May 2026 (UTC) == Digital life in China == Hello from China. I wrote [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/User:Brycehughes/Staying_connected_in_China this]. It is meant to be what I wish I had read before I went to China. I learned the hard way; I hope others don't have to (especially now that China is opening up re visa-free access). I am seeking some advice: 1) Is this appropriate for a standalone article? 2) If yes, then what template to use and also how to title it? 3) If no, then should I integrate it into China or just junk it? Basically I'd like your help in what to do with this. Any advice appreciated, thanks. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 15:25, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :I think your write-up is valuable and practical, and I think the topic is too big to fit in [[China#Connect]]. I like your current title or [[Internet access in China]], to match the [[Internet access|general article]]. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 15:55, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with your assessment. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:09, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::Me too. [[User:GrinningIodize|GrinningIodize]] ([[User talk:GrinningIodize|talk]]) 18:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Yes, this article is valuable, especially as it has radically changed my attitude towards China as a whole. I was blocked at English Wikipedia back in 2021 for my blind hate towards China and Chinese, for which I have apologized repeatedly. And now, your article has sparked my curiosity towards that very country, its culture and people. It should be titled [[Internet access in China]], as suggested by Gerode above. Thank you for writing this and also changing my mind for good. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:47, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Hey, glad I could change your mind. Not sure how this article did it but whatever works. I've traveled to a few countries at this point and one thing I always notice is everybody basically wants to just get the kids to school on time, etc. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) :::Sing it, brother. Getting the kids a good education, and taking care of the aging parents is universal. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:20, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::In the west, taking care of aging parents is less? In India they die in your house. Dunno. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:35, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :::::I remember having tea with a guy in Isfahan. After we talked politics for a while, we ended up talking eldercare. He wanted to move to Tehran for career reasons. He was younger than me, but I have been through it in Toronto. The issues were similar. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:26, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I'd say still way more socially accepted in the west to send your aging parents to a nursing home than it is outside the west. As someone who's culturally from a non-western background, sadly not uncommon to witness drama with extended family when it comes to these sorts of matters. :( //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Sounds like I can keep the title, link at the [[China]] article. Technical stuff e.g. what templates to add can be done by more savvy people later. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:37, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Also it is a silly banner image but these things make me laugh. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:38, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::Done and done. Please feel free to add proper templates to [[Staying connected in China|the article]] anyone so it's well fitted in the tree. Thanks, [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) ::[[Staying connected in China|Staying connected in China]]. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 17:58, 24 April 2026 (UTC) :Ooh this is a good topic – I've read about advice on this here and there on Reddit, but never a full comprehensive guide. Nice work on this! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:44, 24 April 2026 (UTC) I wonder if we should cover bringing burner phones/devices in this page. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Certainly could, although my target for the article was more the I-want-to-watch-YouTube crowd as opposed to the I-want-privacy crowd. Could have a section on privacy I suppose. (Somewhat ironically, I have a burner phone, but I bought it for entering the USA.) [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:48, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think [[burner phones]] could be an entirely separate travel topic, since China isn't the only place where such advice would be applicable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Many people need burner laptops, but perhaps that's different enough to be handled in [[Computers]]. I assume that what needs to be said (and can be kept up to date) can be said on a screenful or two, so wouldn't make that article too long. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:26, 25 April 2026 (UTC) It looks a useful article. If you know, it would be worth adding a note saying how much this applies to Hong Kong or Macau. The Great Firewall may be less active there, but it has been 7 years since I was last in Hong Kong. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 09:52, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Same boat as you... I haven't been to Hong Kong since 2017. If anyone knows feel free to add. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 10:57, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Well, the Great Firewall applies mainly to mainland China, and HK and Macau don't face such restrictions AFAIK. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 13:36, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::Yes, I can back that up. I have friends in Shenzhen who often head over to Hong Kong because it's more convenient for accessing the open internet. [[User:ShuaiXuesheng|ShuaiXuesheng]] ([[User talk:ShuaiXuesheng|talk]]) 14:44, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::The Great Firewall does not apply to Hong Kong. You can still freely use Wikipedia, Facebook, Whatsapp, Telegram and YouTube. Can't comment on Macau but I would imagine it's the same thing. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 16:25, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think the only risk with Hong Kong is that during political crises the CCP can lean on the HK government to restrict access. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 08:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC) == Scriptbooks == We have various foreign-language phrasebooks covered at [[phrasebooks]]. However, there's only one article that isn't about language but about a writing system, and that is [[Learning Devanagari]], a "scriptbook". The very existence of such a "scriptbook" means there could be scriptbooks on Cyrillic or Perso-Arabic. However, the [[Cyrillic]] articles are deleted and salted for being "out of scope". So, should scriptbooks exist on Wikivoyage at all, or be migrated elsewhere (like Wikibooks or Wikiversity)? '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:13, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :As far as I know, travellers are more likely to talk to locals than reading scripts, especially as written languages can be translated with the translation services on your phone. Probably that's why we have so many phrasebooks and only one "scriptbook". Of course, there are obscure writing systems that translation services can't parse, and phrasebooks of respective languages are enough to cover such cases (since only one or few languages would use such obscure scripts). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :: There are downsides to pointing your smartphone at every sign you want to read. For Cyrillic, learning the letters isn't too hard, so anybody travelling to Russia (or Ukraine) should try. On the other hand, the alphabets could easily be explained in the phrasebooks, with remarks on pronunciation in context, so I don't think a scriptbook is warranted – but neither do I think it should be salted. :: Devanagari is more complex, and the ligature are not very intuitive for most English speakers. I think that included the content of that article into half a dozen individual phrasebooks wouldn't be a good alternative. How to handle the writing system is a judgement call and I wouldn't rule out other scriptbooks, although I cannot remind me any writing system for which I would recommend that solution. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:43, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :I agree that while phrasebooks are useful for travelers, scriptbooks might be valuable, particularly for complex writing systems. They could be a good resource, especially for those not easily translated by phone apps. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:20, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Error on my own page == Got this message on an edit I tried to make on MY OWN userpage: ''Unfortunately, this action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed.'' ''If you believe your action was constructive, please leave a message on the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. In your message, state what you were trying to do and the title of the page you were trying to edit.'' ''A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: <u>Unregistered or New user blanking someone else's user or user talk page</u>'' Here is my abuse log for confirmation<br>[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29 https://fr.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchUser=ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor+%28alt%29] What? It's my page! Wdym? [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 12:57, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|SHB2000}} created an anti-spam filter (#66) that seems to be catching you. Maybe they can help. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:06, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::Okay. Thanks. [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:07, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::66 is flag-only (mainly so it can get picked up by [[m:SWViewer|SWViewer]]), seems to be 35 that's catching your edits – the main issue here seems to be that your account isn't autoconfirmed. I've given you confirmed perms since your other account is already autoconfirmed which should hopefully stop the filter from disallowing your edits. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:14, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 13:18, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It was filter 35 that was the culprit. It seems the error was my fault: I used a construction that didn't work as expected. I am sorry. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 16:48, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :::::It is all good! [[User:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)]] ([[User talk:ThatEquatorialGuineaEditor (alt)|talk]]) 02:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == FTT icon no longer displaying == Does anyone else see this same issue of no FTT icon appearing? Take a look at the pagebanner on [[common scams]] or [[Hamad International Airport]] for what I mean. The links work, but the icon doesn't. (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //02:00, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :I do not see an icon. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :There is no icon for me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 15:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::The link to the image seems to have been broken somehow. The file still exists ([[c:File:Writing Circle.svg]]) (I also uploaded a [[c:File:Writing Circle white.svg|white version]] for use in {{tl|Banner}} which for consistency might be better?). The fix here should be to update the link in [[MediaWiki:Common.css]] on line 128. I don't have those permissions (interface admin) any more. Instead, @[[User:Andree.sk|Andree]], [[User:Andyrom75|Andy]], [[User:Atsirlin|Atsirlin]] and [[User:Jdlrobson|JDL]] should be able to make the necessary edit. <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 19:39, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::hopefully fixed, we'll see when MW/ResourceLoader reloads the caches.. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:14, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I see the FTT icon in the upper right of the banner for [[Common scams]], so apparently that fixed it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:17, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::Yep that did the fix – cheers, Wauteurz and Andree. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:34, 1 May 2026 (UTC) == My Culture is not a Costume video == If you are reading this, I suggest you to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5cARFJw8 Summary: Cultural appropriation should never be a thing across America, including all of these holidays, and in daily life. The Halloween costumes that co-opt their cultures, are described as insensitive, dehumanizing, and unrepresentative of the culture, asked by six women. These women had a distaste of what their culture is used as Halloween costumes, and the reasons they presented, as erasing their culture, stereotypical, and a ignorance of the rich history of ethnic minorities. The most important of all, is that traditional attire, is considered to be sacred in different cultures, outside Western countries and nations. Reminder: Please see the [[Halloween]] article, and the [[respect]] too. This quotation would be: {{q|Another consideration is that some costumes may grossly misrepresent diverse cultures or cause offence and upset to others. There has also been considerable debate about cultural appropriation. Purported 'Arab', 'Mexican', 'Indian', 'Geisha', or 'Asylum Patient' costume choices have all come under scrutiny. Costumes that mimic police or military style clothing (including those of historical regimes), may also cause offence or be mistaken for genuine.|Buy: Costumes}} Thank you for reading this. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26450-12|&#126;2026-26450-12]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26450-12|talk]]) 19:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide. We are not going to tell people what costumes to wear on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:31, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::I think there's a bit of "know your audience" here. Around the time this old YouTube video was created, the Twitterverse blew up over a white American teen wearing a Chinese dress to a formal party. However, Chinese people in China thought it was acceptable.[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/world/asia/chinese-prom-dress.html][https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2144595/go-ahead-appropriate-my-culture] [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:58, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :::I wear batik shirts all summer, and if anyone wanted to object to it (no-one has), I'd insist that they have a conversation with me in Malay. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:29, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :This has to be a troll post. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 09:34, 2 May 2026 (UTC) ::If you're doing it respectfully and acknowledge its origins, I don't see what's wrong with someone else's ethnic costume. When Katy Perry wore a kimono in one of her music videos, some Japanese-Americans were outraged, but people actually from Japan were perplexed as to why it was even controversial at all. And I've worn a traditional Indian shirt to a Deepavali party, and nobody found it offensive. [[User:The dog2|The dog2]] ([[User talk:The dog2|talk]]) 07:26, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :::Key to wearing costumes of other cultures is doing it respectfully, although the risk of committing faux pas is still there. Wearing them for Halloween is probably more controversial than wearing them in proper context, such as the Deepavali. Having Finns dressed as Sámi (unknowingly combining details in conflicting ways) performing "genuine" Sámi rituals for tourists is indeed seen as cultural appropriation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:55, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Spirit Airlines gone bust == It seems [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/spirit-airlines-shutdown-what-to-know-rcna343222 Spirit has gone bust] last night. Currently about [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?limit=500&fulltext=1&search=Spirit+Airlines&title=Special:Search&profile=default&ns0=1 320ish mentions] of the airline, so will be a massive undertaking to fix this, but any help would be appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:59, 3 May 2026 (UTC) :Some articles of [[India]] still mention Jet Airlines and GoAir, both of which have gone bust long ago. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:47, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::Would be a worthwhile project to remove mentions of those too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:28, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :I suppose we'll have to search for all mentions of Spirit Airlines in other articles. Or maybe hold off to see who buys their assets. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:01, 3 May 2026 (UTC) ::They've already had two rounds of bankruptcy. I don't think that a revival is at all likely. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:31, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Was more thinking a merger than a revival, that another airline would buy some of the planes and take over at least a portion of their routes. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 16:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I expect all the remaining assets (everything from whole airplanes to office chairs to lease contracts on airport gates) to get sold off as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. I don't expect other airlines to really "take over their routes", but instead for some of them to increase the number of flights on routes that they were already serving, and a few to add a few new routes. Adding a new route can't be done overnight, so any airline that announces a new destination in the coming weeks has already been planning this for a while. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Do you guys [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ want to buy it]? —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 00:48, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::Shouldn't have vibecoded those servers... [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 12:58, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::Reminds me of [[:w:Global Airlines|Global Airlines]]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 13:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::It looks like they're up to US $88 million in "unverified" pledges. That's 17% of the bailout that Spirit had been seeking a week ago, and that various news sources said might keep the airline operational for as little as six months. So... enough to keep the airline going this month, assuming that all the pledges are real (and they never are, though in some fundraising areas, you might get as high as 90%)? ::And then it dies again, of course. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:21, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::To keep it running, they need a sound business model and good management. They claim that the bankruptsy was due to the evilness of Wall Street (or so I interpret their message). They could be right, but it seems that running an airline company isn't easy these days, be it a legacy or budget one. If the business model really did work, then it is up to having the money and good management, and to not get vulnerable to Wall Street evilness (better not take loans from them). It would be really nice to hear them succeed, but I won't bet my mite on that. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:14, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I've read that they haven't been profitable since the pandemic in 2020. That suggests that they don't have a sound business model. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I mean LCCs around the world outside of Europe have been struggling since the pandemic, but Spirit was on a whole different level. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:25, 5 May 2026 (UTC) : What can we do by way of practical advice for travellers? There have been a fair number of stories about stranded passengers, stuck paying for a different flight, often at a higher price because one-way is usually more expensive than half of a return ticket & immediate flights more expensive than booking ahead. [https://people.com/spirit-airlines-passengers-recall-being-stranded-at-airports-after-airline-s-closure-11965179 Spirit passengers stranded], [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/23/travel/thomas-cook-airline-collapse.html Thomas Cook] a few years ago involving 600,000 victims by some estimates, [https://www.islands.com/1996300/airlines-bankrupt-never-recovered/ 10 Airlines That Went Bankrupt And Never Recovered], ... : There are sites with advice about this, [https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/service-cessations-bankruptcy US DOT], [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-spirit-airlines-shutdown-how-passengers-can-get-home-and-get-refunds PBS], [https://www.iata.org/contentassets/2e46aace261040b9a47fb7b9da18efc9/airline-bankruptcy-position-paper.pdf IATA] & several travel guides. It seem to boil down to seeking a refund from your credit card company & looking for "rescue fares" where other airlines offer a discount. : Are there good ways to reduce this risk? Always pay with a credit card? Does [[travel insurance]] cover this? Should you fly only on major airlines? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::I think Finland (the EU?) offers some protection if you book in the right way, after many passengers got stranded some years ago (COVID-19? 2008?). I think companies in the travel business are required to put money in a fund that covers their liabilities, so at least passengers should get their money back (I could be awfully wrong about the details). If you book through a travel bureau, then they take the responsibility (they probably have insurance). Then, of course, you shouldn't book via a "convenience flag" company. I believe that suitable travel insurance also covers this, but read the fine print. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travel/planning/what-to-do-if-tour-company-airline-goes-bankrupt.htm indicates that travel insurance with what seems to be called "insolvency cover" (not very common) can help. US credit card issuers must refund the price of cancelled flights, but that doesn't seem to be true elsewhere. :::I don't think that "only fly on major airlines" is reasonable. Airline bankruptcies are pretty uncommon in wealthier worlds. However, "don't fly on one that's already in bankruptcy proceedings" might be a reasonable rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::::In the UK, and I think most of Europe, you have better consumer protection if you book a "package" of flight and hotel for a single price from a travel agent (which can be a part of the airline). If the airline goes bust when you are away, the travel agent has to arrange to get you home (without further charge), and the scheme is backed with a bond held by the CAA. See [[:W:Air Travel Organisers' Licensing]]. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes. EU regulations require that businesses that sell packages place a deposit that should cover expenses for bankrupt partners (they estimate the costs themselves, so a bankrupt business may not be able to cover everything). In addition to returning money paid to them for unavailable services, they have to arrange and pay your journey back, if the return was part of the package. This applies only if you bought a package. If you reserve flight and accommodation through them separately, or book things yourself with their assistance (so that you get agreements with the individual businesses), then their liabilities are very limited – but they should clearly inform you that this isn't a package deal. :::::If you bought tickets yourself, you have to either ask the company itself (which may have priority liabilities worth more than its assets) or your credit company, which only need to pay back what you paid, no additional expenses. You choose which of them to ask for compensation. :::::(I did not read the directive, but a bunch of official advice.) :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:03, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :btw a bit late, but kudos to [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] and [[User:Anyone150|Anyone150]] for doing the bulk of the removals. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is there an unannounced Montenegro editing event? == In the last couple of days, we've seen a number of new articles about attractions in Montenegro, few if any of them destinations by Wikivoyage definitions laid out on the [[WV:What is an article]] page, and all of them in a custom, non-Wikivoyage structure with personal comments. Are these all by one person who's using multiple accounts, or is this some kind of unannounced event? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:56, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :Please respond, @[[User:Andjela555|Andjela555]], @[[User:Zinuo67|Zinuo67]], @[[User:~2026-25860-58|~2026-25860-58]], @[[User:~2026-27229-97|~2026-27229-97]], @[[User:~2026-27107-15|~2026-27107-15]], @[[User:Stasya Kostova|Stasya Kostova]], @[[User:~2026-26916-20|~2026-26916-20]]. You are well-intentioned, and most of the titles you are adding articles for deserve to be listed on this site, in the article for the nearest town, but because you do not know about [[Wikivoyage:What is an article]] and have no idea what Wikivoyage style (for example, [[Wikivoyage:Article templates]], [[Wikivoyage:Pronouns]] and [[Wikivoyage:Goals]]) is, you are creating a mess, and if there is a planning or discussion page somewhere, one of us can post some basic Wikivoyage style and policy information to it to try to stop the mess from spreading. Please tell us who organized this editing event and who instructed you about what to add to Wikivoyage and how. It's important for us to know. Thanks! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 14:21, 5 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} Interestingly, from a CU check, it seems: ::* {{checkuser|Zinuo67}} ::* {{checkuser|Veda-Meda2015}} ::* {{checkuser|Ece Mira 67777}} ::* {{checkuser|Stasya Kostova}} ::* {{checkuser|Miona Colanovic}} ::are all a 100% match (no account blocks have been made, however). At least technically, there is no indication of this coming from a shared address either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:23, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::Weird. Thanks for checking. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:51, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::: {{u|Stasya Kostova}} created [[Skočidjevojka Bay]] which needs to be cleaned up (couldn't find the correct template to tag for cleanup). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 04:18, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::There is no such template because we don't have enough editors to say "you do it!" But if I lack time or need help, I usually post a notice on an article's talk page, where to be fair it's often ignored, and I may forget about it for some time, too. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:46, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::In the case of [[Skočidjevojka Bay]], it should probably just be tagged with {{tl|stub}}. The template automatically populates it into a category if it's still like that after 7 days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:08, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I have tagged it to merge into [[Petrovac]], as I don't think there is enough there for an article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:24, 8 May 2026 (UTC) ==Policy for the phrase "adult entertainment"== An earlier version of the [[Southern California]] article used the phrase "adult entertainment" (see [[Talk:Southern California]] for discussion). As "adult entertainment" is a euphemism for pornography (but not always understood as such by non-native readers), we should have a policy which complies with [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] and [[Wikivoyage:The traveller comes first]]. I made a draft in [[Wikivoyage:Words to avoid]]. Please contribute with your opinions. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 10:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :I don't think policy/guideline pages are places for drafts. If you had meant your new text to be a draft, you should have put it in the talk page for the policy/guideline page. It seemed non-controversial to me, and as I mentioned elsewhere, I support it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:53, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::I agree with Ikan here. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:01, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::I also agree with Ikan on this one. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 21:27, 6 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I am happy with the addition. To me "Adult movies" could be those which have been given an "18 certificate", and violence could be the main reason for the rating. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:12, 6 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm all for avoiding any promotion of sex tourism, but I'm not sure a knee-jerk reaction to automatically make a phrase verboten is at all useful. I often travel with my family and I would like to know where the shady hotels are so I can avoid them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Just for transparency, this is what Yvwv added: ::::::{{blockquote|adult entertainment: Can be understood as a euphemism for pornography, striptease, sex toy stores, and other sexually themed attractions. If such attractions comply with the [[Wikivoyage:Sex tourism policy]] they can be described without euphemism; a strip club can be called a strip club. Use expressions with "adults" in an unambigous way.}} :::::://<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:34, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::'''Oppose''' the addition of "adult entertainment" to the words to avoid list. IMHO, we need to cut that list down to just those that are genuinely useful to avoid. Well over half have perfectly legitimate uses on a travel wiki. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 01:46, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::: To sort out misunderstanding, see [[Wikivoyage talk:Words to avoid]] for discussion. /[[User:Yvwv|Yvwv]] ([[User talk:Yvwv|talk]]) 08:14, 7 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::I think that the confusing situations should be mentioned. Here's one short way to do that: :::::::* Use expressions with "adults" in an unambiguous way (e.g., "Adults only (age 18+)"). :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 7 May 2026 (UTC) == Main Page revamps, part 2 == As mentioned about a month and a bit ago, I'm in the midst of trying to modernise the look of this site. The second stage of those revamps is now at [[User:SHB2000/revamped main]], which revamps the sister projects section. The style replicates the redesign agreed upon with part 1 of the revamps when we got rid of the blue box. Any thoughts and feedback welcome. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC) :It looks virtually identical to me, so I think it's certainly fine. The sister projects footer is the only real difference and is a little more clean and clear, so I {{support}}. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:40, 10 May 2026 (UTC) : {{support}} Looks fine to me. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:13, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :'''Wikifunctions''' is listed twice with somewhat different descriptions. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 15:16, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::Done, good catch. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC) : I notice that the links to other language versions are down at the end. I wonder if the people who need them most will find them there. Should they be more prominent? Perhaps in the top box? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 03:38, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::Rather confusingly, we also don't display the language versions on mobile at all – is there any design-related reason behind this? (if not, then that will be part 3 of revamps) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :::On mobile Minerva I am seeing various issues. The image in the discover section should push the text below and there is lots of blank whitespace. The map at the top is floating away from every thing else. :::Since most of our readership is on mobile I think it is important to address these. Please be sure to test it on a real phone and ensure you are viewing the default Minerva skin. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::That seems to be an issue with the existing Main Page too. My reforms only change the Sister Projects section, which seems to work perfectly fine for me. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:47, 13 May 2026 (UTC) LGTM, thanks for doing this. Possibly a nitpick, but could the bottom row of the sister projects box be made symmetrical? --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 05:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :TT, this is not strictly possible without doing a lot to change the layout, since what will be symmetrical depends on your browser, monitor size, etc. On my computer, there are two rows of seven icons, which is balanced down the middle and looks quite clean. If I resize my browser window, it flows to four rows of four and one row of two, which is not symmetrical. I think the more meaningful discussion is about which projects to include. I personally would like to see [[:outreach:]] added, but I don't think it's critical. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:33, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::The main reason it wasn't included is because I'd literally forgotten :P. btw if you do see any missing projects, please do add them to [[User:SHB2000/WikivoyageSister]] since I won't be on my computer for the next few days. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::Done, template now updated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == Wikidata, adding co-ordinates == [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Events/Coordinate_Me_2026 COORDI­NATE ME], a wikidata contest for adding geolocation data in 26 chosen countries. Since we use that data & may have data in listings that could be on WD, perhaps some people here could help. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 04:12, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :This contest is wrought with problems, like tracking inaccuracies and errors, unresponsive organizer and delayed prize awards. Take a look at the contest's talk page in previous years to see all the issues it had. I have [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grants_talk:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/General_Support_Fund/WMAT_Multi-Year-Plan_Grant_2025-2027&oldid=27559767 spoken against] funding this year's contest due to fiscal and logistical mismanagement. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:52, 12 May 2026 (UTC) :Out of ~300000 listings we have around 4000 are like that - that we have WD for them, but the WD doesn't have coords... Now the question is, if we want to blindly export that, or what..... :) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:56, 12 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have many cities that have listings but the listings (with or without Wikidata) don't have coords. <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 22:12, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == Franks Gatukök Göteborg Central == There is a hamburger and hot dog stand called Franks Gatukök in central Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish), right in front of the Gothernburg Central Station. I can personally verify this - I visited it less than a month ago. It also shows up at Google Maps. However, it doesn't appear to have any sort of website. Googling for "Franks Gatukök" gives a link to the site https://www.franksgatukok.se/ which lists several locations in Sweden, none of which is anywhere near Gothenburg Central Station. Their Facebook page doesn't list it either. Does anyone know if there is some sort of website for this location? If there is none, can it be listed on the Gothenburg article anyway? [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 18:24, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :Sure it can be listed! Just don't include a website if there isn't any. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:22, 15 May 2026 (UTC) == A possible editorial action against WMF for laying off Union staff == You should be aware that [[meta:Talk:Community_Wishlist#May_20_update|there's currently a major upheaval]] over the alleged layoff of Community Tech staff by WMF. They're also [[en:Wikipedia:WP:Village_pump_(WMF)#Petition:_Editors_willing_to_join_in_collective_labor_action|discussing imitating a editorial strike in solidarity]] on Wikipedia because the staff that were laid off are members of the [[Meta:Wiki_Workers_United|Wiki Workers United]] union, which was formed just last week and in the process of organization. You might want to get to know them. So far, both have over 50 and 160 signatures, and both will be growing over the coming days. It's getting very significant, and it could impact this wiki, too. After that, if you agree to join in solidarity (and at the moment, pretty much a significant portion of Wikipedians are already in it), '''inform the WWU and [https://cwa-union.org/about/contact-us the CWA].''' Tell them ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis. After ''that''... beats me because of my lack of first-hand experience with labor unions and the like, but as [[:Wikipedia:Jeff the Land Shark|a certain little shark]] might say: {{tq|Murr. (Bite the hand that feeds. And I know where they hide the donuts.)}} [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:27, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Asretired|Asretired]]; @[[User:Doc James|Doc James]]; @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]; @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]; @[[User:Mx. Granger|Mx. Granger]]; @[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]]; @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]; @[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]]; anyone else? [[User:2601AC47|2601AC47]] ([[User talk:2601AC47|talk]]) 19:42, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here. But I think we should keep solidarity with a union separate from any grievances any of us might have about supposedly heavy-handed actions by the WMF involving the operation of wikis. My only grievance regarding the treatment of Wikivoyage that I can think of is that it can get lost in the shuffle. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for posting here – for anyone reading, I'd absolutely urge you all to sign yourself in solidarity with WMF staff by adding your name at [[m:Wiki Workers United#Solidarity]] (I'd already done so before the ping). What happened yesterday absolutely reeked of corporatism and union-busting. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:37, 21 May 2026 (UTC) :I am not presently a member of the en.wp community and I would not seek to have anyone edit by proxy there for me or anything like that, but I want to register somewhere that I stand in solidarity with organized labor. There should probably be a [[phab:]] ticket to reform the entire Wikimedia Foundation into a worker-owned co-operative non-profit. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:46, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::I find this sort of discussion frustrating, because so few people seem to know what they're talking about. For example, Justin, forgive me for picking on you, but the WMF can't be reformed into "a worker-owned co-operative non-profit", because public charities in the US can't technically be "owned" by anyone. I suggest that anyone who wants to support labor rights would do well to learn more about the subject, and then talk to their own elected politicians about making it ''structurally'' feasible to have a labor union that crosses national borders – not merely a federation of locals that coordinate with each other (which is what "international" labor unions are), but an actual single organization, operating under the same rules, so you don't get the lone employee in this country having a "union" of me, myself, and I or the near-impossibility of writing a contract that is the same for everyone. It's bad enough that US states have different rules (e.g., layoffs above a certain size in California require 60 calendar days' [fully paid] advance notice); it's almost impossible to reconcile different national laws. ::Then you have the problem of people having different cultural conceptions of what a union is supposed to do for you. Is the labor union supposed to get you higher pay, or fairer conditions [which can mean lower pay and worse working conditions for previously privileged staff], or prevent staff from being fired, or organize social events, or help you get your next job, or something else? I know one municipal labor union whose negotiations are done by senior employees that "accidentally" preferred themselves for vacation scheduling, higher pay, and never having to work holidays and weekends for years. I know a couple of people at another organization who are pushing for a union; they seem to mostly be afraid that they will get fired someday but not understand why they were fired (I'm objectively doing well at the parts of my job that I think are important; why should my manager's opinion, or that fact that all my teammates keep quitting to get away from me, be relevant?). ::Apologies for the long post, but: please, don't assume that whatever your local laws or views of unions are would be relevant to any situation that extends outside of your home area. It's really enormously complicated. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::It's not picking on me, but you are wrong factually: you can have a [https://www.theselc.org/workplace_democracy_in_nonprofit_organizations worker self-directed non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States]. I am generally opposed to any hierarchy that models the way that capitalist businesses can unilaterally hire and fire. Maybe these workers still needed to be fired for some reason, but that should be decided by a democratic process. What <em>that</em> looks like will be different from organization to organization (e.g. a grievances board, administrative leave while under review, managers who are elected on a periodic basis and given the power to hire and fire by the working class, etc.), but when it comes to someone's basic livelihood and the fact that most of us live under wage slavery, then I don't want anyone getting fired without a democratic process behind it or at the very least some kind of extraordinary emergency reason. Additionally, for what it's worth, California (where the WMF are based) has laws specifically designed to help incorporate for-profit businesses as a co-op, so I would imagine that if someone wanted to create a worker self-directed non-profit, that would probably be the easiest place in the United States to do it. Lastly, I don't know why you seem to assume that I don't live in California. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 21:39, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::::"Self-directed" and "owned" are different things. ::::I make no assumptions about where you are; I give the California example because it's one that I know exists in my state and that I know does not exist everywhere. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:08, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :::::By "worker-owned co-op", I am distinguishing it from a member co-op like a grocery co-op or a credit union or a co-op apartment complex. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :On the question of what Wikivoyage needs: :The OP is already blocked on two wikis for trolling and disruptive editing. Their contributions here this year are to import drama that is not directly related to us. This has happened a few times before with other editors (e.g., complaints about software changes). :The Simple English Wikipedia has [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Blocks_and_bans#Reciprocal a rule called "1STRIKE"] that applies to people who have already been blocked elsewhere (almost always the English Wikipedia), and then bring their bad behavior to Simple. Maybe we should consider adopting a similar rule. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:56, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::They haven't done anything blockable or even against any guidelines here, and to be clear, you're suggesting we should indefinitely block them for informing us about layoffs and anti-union actions? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I'm suggesting that when someone says "Tell [an external organization] ''everything they need to know going back years'' - and include all known heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis", that this is more like "drama-mongering" than "informing". :::For example, the WMF deployed the current MediaWiki desktop skin several years ago, and some people are still mad about this "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis". The Russian Wikipedia is still running a pop-up message saying that this was deployed without their consent. Do you think that's relevant to either layoffs or unionizing? I don't. Some of the "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" even involved the team that's being dissolved. There are probably still people at the German-language Wikipedia who think that Comm Tech was wrong to decline their urgent wish for the wrong piece of software to be re-installed, when the actual problem was created by their own local interface admins. There are definitely some who are still mad that the WMF stopped two of their admins from wheel-warring over the site config years ago. But none of these "heavy-handed incidents involving the WMF and the Wikis" have anything to do with unionizing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::If you noticed, I addressed that above without saying they should be summarily blocked, and no-one has taken them up on that here, at any rate. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:36, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::2601AC47 was globally locked. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-31136-19|&#126;2026-31136-19]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-31136-19|talk]]) 22:53, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::Why? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:02, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meta:Requests_for_help_from_a_sysop_or_bureaucrat#c-Tamzin-20260523115300-Trolling/vandalism_at_highly_sensitive_WMF-related_discussion This was the conversation/request]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 23:06, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Yeah, I see. They really trolled in that thread. Too bad; I'm indebted to them for informing me about these happenings. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:15, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::We already have [[WV:ONESTRIKE]], by the way, but I really don't think bringing up the attention of the WMF's recent union busting actions is anywhere near disruptive to warrant an indefinitely. If it wasn't them, it almost certainly would've been brought up by someone else in the pub. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :::I signed it in the signatures. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 00:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan == <div class="border-box" style="background-color: var(--background-color-warning-subtle, #f8eaba); max-width: 875px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; color: var(--clr-dark)"> <div class="box" style="float:left; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">[[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|75px|alt=The logo for the Wikimedia Café]]</div> Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. Participants may attend either or both sessions. #'''Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780153200 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to the Americas, Africa, and Europe #'''Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 05:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780203600 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to Asia and the Pacific Café participants are highly encouraged to read in advance [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Sohom_Datta/annual_plan_guide at least this summary of the plan]. Optionally, Café participants are encouraged to read portions of the plan that interest them and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 ask questions or provide feedback on the Annual Plan talk page]. Please see the Café page for more information, including [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#May_2026_meetings_with_a_focus_on_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 tables of timestamp conversions for both sessions], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#Agenda._This_will_be_an_approximately_1_hour_Caf%C3%A9_session,_and_is_extendible_for_an_additional_30_minutes_if_needed. the agenda], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#How_to_attend_the_session how to register]! <br /> [[File:Buntstifte Eberhard Faber crop 64h.jpg|860px|alt=cropped image of colored pencils]]</div> <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 19:48, 21 May 2026 (UTC) == Faroe Islands update == Alright, I'm flying to [[Tórshavn]] next week. Anything on [[Faroe Islands]] that need a listing update, a picture or boots-on-the-ground verification? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :Wow, what an opportunity. Our sister site has some [[:w:en:Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in the Faroe Islands|requested photographs]] if you are available to take any. (Note that I'm not a member of the community there and I'm not soliciting editing by proxy.) ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 15:59, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Heh, I think it wouldn't be controversial to request to take a picture of a village or power plant. I've bookmarked several places and at least two locations are along the way to/from the airport so I have at least two chances to take pictures. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:06, 22 May 2026 (UTC) :I notice that [[Faroe Islands#Towns and villages]] says "the roofs are often turf-covered", next to a picture showing no turf-covered roofs. Perhaps you could easily determine whether "often" is still the right word? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:02, 22 May 2026 (UTC) ::Roofs are about 70-80% turf-covered when I see them in villages, but this number drops in bigger towns and only a few houses in the capital have turf roofs. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:12, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Query regarding Kartographer extension == I am an editor at the Malayalam Wikivoyage project, which is currently hosted in [https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wy/ml/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8_%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BE Incubator]. We recently encountered an issue where map markers were not appearing on maps. We raised a ticket in [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T395208 Phabricator], and came to know that the Kartographer extension is being removed. Does anyone here know of any alternative extension or approach that can be used to show markers on maps for denoting places? [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 17:19, 23 May 2026 (UTC) :As far as I'm aware, Kartographer is not being removed as such, just not being added to any non-Wikivoyage WMF wikis. There is a [[phab:project/view/1692/|project board for Kartographer]] on [[phab:]] and you can [[mw:Help:Extension:Kartographer|generally learn more about]] the extension on [[mw:]]. I imagine that if Kartographer were to be removed, there would be a replacement deployed before that. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} can you confirm that I'm correct (or if not, correct me)? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:12, 23 May 2026 (UTC) ::{{Ping|Koavf}} Thanks for sharing the links. I have already raised a ticket in Phabricator and it was based on that, I came to know that it will not be enabled on any new Wikivoyages and that it will be removed from other Wikivoyages too. {{Ping|Jdforrester (WMF)}} For your confirmation/comments on above reply please. [[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]] ([[User talk:Adithyak1997|talk]]) 15:59, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Adithyak1997|Adithyak1997]]: Indeed, as I said there, " the mode should also have been removed from Wikivoyages". The problem is not with Kartographer but with the 'temporary' hack to allow Wikivoyages to cross-load content from WMCS, which was promised to be removed. :::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]: Do you know when the Wikivoyage community will finally do this work? [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 12:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't have any special insight into that, unfortunately. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 14:38, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::I think [[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], [[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]], and [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] know more about maps than most of us. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:28, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::I'm not sure what is expected to be done by us, though? Is kartographer as a whole deprecated, or just some feature of it? Groups? I am completely out of loop here... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :::::: I have no idea either. The only thing I did that is related to Kartographer is reporting a bug with missing pins on a map whenever some pins fall across both sides of the international date line. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 23:14, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]]: Yes, Groups, according to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Kartographer#Groups_for_Wikivoyage — but it doesn't explain what's the limitation specifically (in general, having groups seems fine?). [[User:Jdforrester (WMF)|Jdforrester (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Jdforrester (WMF)|talk]]) 17:09, 1 June 2026 (UTC) ::::If you don't mind me asking, where was it promised to be removed? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::: I have no information regarding any removal of Kartographer features. However, I understand that the Wikivoyage feature is not available in the Incubator because it would function not only for Wikivoyage but also for all other non-Wikivoyage sub-wikis. Furthermore, no one from the German-speaking community is involved in making changes to Kartographer. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 06:27, 7 June 2026 (UTC) == [[Template:Other uses]] == Looking at [[Template:Other uses]], I see that it is supposed to generate an italicized hatnote such as the following: :''For other places with the same name, see [[Cleveland (disambiguation)]].'' But where I see {{tl|Other uses}} used on pages such as [[Burbank]] and [[Columbus]], the hatnote is ''not'' italicized: :For other places with the same name, see [[Burbank (disambiguation)]]. :For other places with the same name, see [[Columbus (disambiguation)]]. I checked the template {{tl|Other uses}} itself and I couldn't figure out why the italics are not showing up. Anybody have a suggestion? -- [[User:Metropolitan90|Metropolitan90]] ([[User talk:Metropolitan90|talk]]) 21:46, 24 May 2026 (UTC) :I [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3AOther_uses&diff=5282293&oldid=5282292 removed the CSS classes] and it now renders italicized on pages. The weird thing is that these classes are not part of [[MediaWiki:Common.css]], so ''maybe'' adding non-defined classes results in unstyled text. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 22:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == A Pee section on articles == Hey everyone, I suggest adding a “pee” or “poop” section to articles (district, city, region, country), or having articles like “peeing in the (country)” or “peeing in (city)” would be great. Thanks…[[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 12:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think you're looking for a subsection under the "Respect" section where we are supposed to discuss the regulations regarding defecation and urination. Or public bathrooms under the "Cope" section. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC) :I think that a title like [[Toilets in the United Arab Emirate]] would be more appropriate and expected. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Like if we have “sleep”, “eat” and “see” instead of “accommodation”, “F&B choices” and “attractions”, I think we need a “pee”, “poop”, “urinate”, “defecate”, “excrete”, “eliminate waste”, “dump”, “crap”, “drop a deuce”, “piss”, “whiz”, “micturate”, “/ʃɪt/” section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::: no we don't, not with this type of vocabulary which is very unbecoming for a travel guide. You are welcome to create a WikiPee website, invite whomever you want to join, and write whatever suits your fancy. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 18:48, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Even if we thought that a "Pee" section was a good label, it's unlikely to be the one that readers are looking for. That's what I meant when I said that "Toilets" might be more "expected". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think we need such a separate section on it, as [[WV:STICK]] already suggests putting toilets under "Cope". Even if we ever find a need for such a section, I would suggest "Toilet" as a verb. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:52, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Okay, but maybe the region doesn’t have any toilets, or the locals pee in a hole, on the floor, or in a valley. Also, I think there are peeing customs or peeing places in the city or country. Is the water quality good? What does it feel like to pee (peeing experience)? That’s why we need a pee section. [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 18:03, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Yes, as was pointed out Cope is the place for information about toilets and it's indeed useful information for voyagers - especially in destinations where toilets are hard to find for one reason or another. Plainly writing out "Pee", "Shit" or the like as a heading would be rude, though. --[[User:Ypsilon|Ypsilon]] ([[User talk:Ypsilon|talk]]) 18:27, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::If we include “pee” in “cope,” the “cope” section will have a lot of information that doesn’t have enough variety. ::::::That’s all— [[User:Almajidy|<b style="background:#3e67b3;color:#FFF;border:4pxsolid #3e67b3;border-radius:25px;padding:3px 10px;font:20px 'Brush Script MT';">'''Almajidy'''</b>]]<b style="font-size:7px;">【Talk】</b> 08:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC) == Vote now in the 2026 U4C election == <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. 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Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 17:15, 27 May 2026 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> :btw I'm gonna shamelessly self-promote [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2026]] if any of you are interested – tried to be comprehensive, use it at your will. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::I looked over your list. I'm concerned about the candidate who has an active U4C case, of course, but also about the number of candidates who didn't answer the questions. That suggests that they would struggle to do the work. ::You might look at [[m:Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Election/Campaigning rules]]. What the English Wikipedia calls "canvassing" is allowed. Meta-Wiki has never prohibited it, and in some processes, such as the Community Wishlist, actively encourages it. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:20, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::It depends, I suppose. Meta doesn't prohibit canvassing, but the overwhelming opinion was that Uncle's canvassing in his NVM application was disruptive enough that it demonstrated a severe lack of understanding for what the role actually was (since NVMs are appointed, not voted in, so consensus isn't really something for the U4C to take into consideration). A massive shame, honestly, because he was one of the more qualified candidates that I had in [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025]], one that could've actually had a chance for the SSA seat this year if it weren't for that. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC) :::: Having met {{u|Borschts}} in-person during last year's Wikimania, I am comfortable supporting his candidacy. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 00:07, 31 May 2026 (UTC) == New itinerary == The Ganges is one of the most important rivers of Asia, yet there's no itinerary on it, unlike the [[Yellow River]], [[Yangtze]] or the [[Nile]]. So, I have developed one on the Ganges under [[along the Ganges River]], albeit with inspirations from those Chinese rivers. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC) == User rights nomination == Hey everyone, I know this is a bit late, but there is currently 1 admin nomination right now at [[Wikivoyage:User rights nominations#Koavf (sysop)]]. Your input and opinions are more than appreciated. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Simple version of Wikivoyage == Can we create a simple version of Wikivoyage, similar to Simple English Wikipedia? Would this be a good concept, if excecuted properly? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 06:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :While Simple English Wikivoyage sounds good on paper, the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) currently does not allow creation of Simple English projects other than Wikipedia and Wiktionary. Maybe we could host Simple English Wikivoyage under a separate namespace under English WV (similar to Wikijunior under Wikibooks), but the problem is that the English WV community is already small. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:26, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::I've always thought it's possible to potentially execute a multilingual Wikivoyage, but I suppose the need for that with modern translation software now present, is almost zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:18, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::The problem with translation software on Wikivoyage is that there's not always one-to-one translations of idiomatic expressions we tend to use in articles (as opposed to Wikipedia). For instance, there's no direct Bengali translation of "smorgasbord" used in [[India]], leading me to reword its Bengali version for a similar expression (like a "forest of languages" instead of a "smorgasbord of languages"). '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:24, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::You should still be able to usually read between the lines, though. At least this is what I often end up doing when translating content from de or itwikivoyage. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:48, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] What about the simple version of Wikibooks, Wikiquotes, and Wikiversity? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::None of those would be approved today and [[:q:simple:]] and [[:q:b:]] were closed a long time ago (there was never a simple.wv). Wikibooks has a kind of proxy for simple books at [[:b:Wikibooks:Wikijunior]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 08:08, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::Simple English Wikibooks and Wikiquote were closed long time ago, and there has never been Simple English Wikiversity or Wikivoyage. However, you still have Wikijunior for child-oriented books, regular English Wikiquotes for simple English quotes (if there's any), and I guess there's a Wikijunior-like mechanism on regular English Wikiversity. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:11, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::Wikijunior is perhaps the only bit of Wikibooks (other than the Cookbook) that's functionally usable icl... //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:54, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|SHB2000}} Do you want to take a look at that above comment? ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:06, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::::::Sorry yeah my comment was intended as a reply to yours, not Sbb's. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:32, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :In addition to the fact that the WMF would not allow projects like simple.wp today, the language in Wikivoyage should be very accessible and the concepts are generally pretty easy to understand, so I don't see the need for this as much as for an encyclopedia that covers literally every topic and could plausibly use simplified articles. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 07:34, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Also, I no longer subscribe to the "Simple English" language ideology I once tried to. I rather focus on accessibility by making complex concepts easier. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:37, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::"Simple English" language ideology? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 08:13, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, and that includes limiting your vocabulary to 1500-something words (BE 1500 or VOA Special English), or even less (BE 850). However, I sometimes find it limiting (maybe Orwellian), although I don't use any overly complicated expressions, and my focus is towards simplifying concepts rather than using simple words. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:16, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :::::This is part of why I think wikis like tokwiki (an experimental language crafted on the basis of minimising the amount of words used) are absolutely useless (see [[m:User:SHB2000/tokwiki]] if you want a full explanation) – you limit expression in a needless way when there's a clear alternative available that's more practical. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::::::The processes that created a city or landscape are often convoluted, but their description need not be. Difficult-to-read text on WV more often reflects muddle and "wikipeditis" than inherent complexity. The solution is to re-write in a way that's clear, engaging and relevant to the traveller, not to invent a whole separate site or pidgin language. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:36, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : I'll give this idea a rather firm '''oppose'''. We do not have enough editors to readily support it. However, there is a valid concern about keeping the English here relatively simple. : Many of our readers will have English that is somewhat limited & quite a few editors are non-native speakers, though they all seem to have good to excellent English. Idioms are tricky in any language, so perhaps we should replace "take to his heels" with "run away" & so on. Cultural references are also tricky, whether Shakespeare or some blues tune; some of those need to be avoided or explained. Of course there is a trade-off here; we want a relaxed informal style & that implies idiomatic English with some cultural references. I'd say we are at least close to the correct balance already. : Expressions peculiar to one variety of English -- e.g. "lakh" in Subcontinent English -- should be explained if visitors are likely to encounter them, but generally avoided in our text. Expressions that vary across dialects -- does a car have a hood & trunk or bonnet & boot? -- involve judgement calls; in some contexts they are OK but in others they should be avoided or provided with a gloss. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 14:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :*'''Oppose''' - as per [[User:Pashley]] we do not have enough editors to support a "Simple" version. I checked a few statistics and found: :::{| class="wikitable" |- !Product !Articles !Editors |- |English Wikipedia |7,191,087 |278,463 |- |Simple WIkipedia |281,811 |3,759 |- |Wikivoyage |180,828 |985 |} :::*'''Note''' - An "editor" is classed as somebody who has made at least one edit in the last 30 days. ::This shows that in rough figures, for every Simple English editor, there are 80 English Wikipedia editors. If we were to translate this to Wikivoyage, we could expect between 10 and 15 editors on Simple English Wikivoyage which is not enough to sustain the project. Applying the same logic to number of articles, we might expect about 6000 articles - not enough to attract a reasonable readership. ::The quality of articles in Simple English Wikipedia is poor - far too few meet the criteria of using "Simple English". Simple English is moreover bedevilled by there being no agreement as to whether the target audience are younger readers or readers for whom English is a second language. Translating this to the proposed Simple English Wikivoyage to whom should we target questions regarding drugs, trans people, red light districts etc - younger readers or adult readers for who Eglish is a second language? ::[[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:59, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Wow, I never expected this discussion to get many responses from different people on this pub. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 20:43, 5 June 2026 (UTC) ::Some of you may be interested in reading [[m:Writing clearly#Writing for translation]]. The idea is to make your writing straightforward enough that it would be easy to translate. Machine translation, in particular, does best with shorter, simpler sentences. This doesn't mean that every sentence must be short and simple, but it is helpful if the most important parts are short and simple. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: Another guide is [[w:The_Complete_Plain_Words]], originally written for British civil servants but useful to anyone wanting to write more clearly. The original 1954 edition is out of copyright & available [https://plain-words.com/ free online]. There have been several revised editions; the latest (2014) is still in print & also available as an ebook. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:47, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :::I don't think there is a need for a Simple Wikivoyage. We should try to avoid complicated terms unless they are necessary and explained, or it should be clear that cultural or humorous sentences can be skipped over. :::I have occasionally read Simple Wikipedia when looking for a short introduction to complex subject - for example [[:w:Baseball]] is 173k, but [[:w:simple:Baseball]] is 16k. There may be some huge cities where we could have a condensed guide giving the main attractions for a 1-2 day visit - we have 131 huge cities and I expect less than half need a simple version, so 50 simple articles could work. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:50, 7 June 2026 (UTC) bj6rnnjm6ye9k74l9m0fvf1lfb9vkv5 5 69885 5289426 5051988 2026-06-08T11:13:36Z SHB2000 2248002 sweep from [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub]] 5289426 wikitext text/x-wiki I wanted to start this page to give new contributors some initial tips on the software. Feel free to add new suggestions; remember to be welcoming! --[[User:(WT-en) Evan|(WT-en) Evan]] 21:30, 5 Apr 2004 (EDT) ==default place for comments from newcomers== :''You are the most important resource Wikivoyage has. Please feel free to ask questions, make comments, request help, or anything else you need. Your knowledge makes Wikivoyage a better guide; your comments on our processes makes Wikivoyage a better project.'' Please consider to give some ''single'' link for newcomers in this paragraph so it doesn't remain so dead-ended. What is the best place for a newcomer to leave his question if he doesn't know where to start? -- [[User:(WT-en) DenisYurkin|(WT-en) DenisYurkin]] 20:32, 20 Sep 2005 (EDT) == sitamarhi == Moved to [[Sitamarhi]]. '''DO NOT''' copy other websites into Wikivoyage! [[User:(WT-en) Jpatokal|(WT-en) Jpatokal]] 01:37, 31 May 2008 (EDT) == copying from wikipedia == Is it ok to copy from wikipedia? I presume it's ok to use stuff from wikicommons? "Your contributions should be original work, created by you. Please don't copy text or images from other Web sites to Wikivoyage." [[User:Pluke|Pluke]] ([[User talk:Pluke|talk]]) 22:47, 15 January 2013 (UTC) == help? == {{swept}} i want to jump into the action. please help me edit some stuff. thnx. [[User:Cactusflies22|Cactusflies22]] ([[User talk:Cactusflies22|talk]]) 01:07, 23 September 2019 (UTC) :[[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors]] -- [[User:AndreCarrotflower|AndreCarrotflower]] ([[User talk:AndreCarrotflower|talk]]) 01:53, 23 September 2019 (UTC) == Reorganize == A list of 19 numbered items is pretty intimidating. And while I'm not suggesting removing anything, I think this could certainly be regrouped into sections; there's advice here for what new contributors should do, brief lessons of how to edit a wiki, and guidance about content, all mixed up. If anyone else has thoughts on reorganizing this, go ahead, but if not I'll take a stab at it. --[[User:Bigpeteb|Bigpeteb]] ([[User talk:Bigpeteb|talk]]) 19:25, 29 June 2020 (UTC) * I just did a major re-org. Comment & improvements solicited. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:44, 8 February 2025 (UTC) * '''Bump'''. I think I moved it from disaster to decent, but other opinions & contributions would definitely still be useful. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 22:36, 21 April 2025 (UTC) == New user problems == {{swept}} The project certainly needs new users, especially in areas where our coverage is weak. On the other hand, new users often do various problematic things because they naturally are not familiar with local policies & conventions. Overall, I think the old hands here do a reasonable job of correcting problems, welcoming people & pointing out issues, though there are times when some of the regulars need a reminder of [[Wikivoyage:Keep Wikivoyage fun]] and [[Wikivoyage_talk:Welcome,_copyeditors#Discouraging New Wikivoyage Editors|don't bite the newbies]]. I also think most new users do quite well at learning & adapting. Are there ways we could improve this? We point new users to [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors]]; does that need improvements ([[Wikivoyage_talk:Tips_for_new_contributors#Reorganize]])? What about [[Template:Welcome]]? In particular, should the template text be shortened, deleting things that duplicate parts of the Tips page? There are things we could do in software, but should we? Make the signup software display a link to Tips? Have the software that creates user pages automatically add the template? Have a bot that looks for empty "User talk:" pages & drops the template on them? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 11:49, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :Would you like to propose any specific edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:27, 20 April 2026 (UTC) :About making [[Special:CreateAccount]] display a link to Tips: How many of our first-time editors are creating a new account here? I believe that many of our contributors already have accounts from Wikipedia or Commons. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:39, 20 April 2026 (UTC) mh9hucfepphzkl3bvy0b75gp7wekwbb 0 79060 5289362 5276489 2026-06-08T08:52:19Z CommonsDelinker 1301297 Removing [[:c:File:The_lantern_light_festival.jpg|The_lantern_light_festival.jpg]], it has been deleted from Commons by [[:c:User:Krd|Krd]] because: [[:c:Commons:Deletion requests/File:The lantern light festival.jpg|]]. 5289362 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Korea Banner.jpg|unesco=yes|pgname=Jongno|dotm=yes}} '''Jongno''' (종로) is in [[Seoul]], and constitutes the northern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with [[Jung]], the southern half. As the soul of Seoul (to coin a phrase), Jongno is home to a plethora of beautiful Joseon Dynasty palaces, shrines, temples, parks, historic neighborhoods, and other traditional sights. Jongno holds four of the five Grand Palaces of Seoul: '''Gyeongbok-gung''', '''Changdeok-gung''', '''Changgyeong-gung''', and '''Gyeonghui-gung'''. It also has '''Jongmyo Shrine''', the headquarters of the Korean 'Seon' Buddhist Order '''Jogyesa Temple''', the '''Bukchon''' Hanok village, '''Insadong''' antiques through-way, the former Presidential Palace '''Cheongwadae''', the '''National Folk Museum of Korea''' (formerly the National Museum of Korea), and '''Hyehwa''', a district filled with small, independent theaters. ==Understand== [[File:Seoul Wikivoyage locator maps - Jongno.png|150px|thumb|right|Location of the Jongno area in Seoul]] Jongno-gu, Seoul is a special district in the heart of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and is a neighborhood rich in history and culture. It is known for its traditional Korean architecture, palaces, temples, and shrines, as well as its courtly food and traditional arts. Jongno-gu is home to historical attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Jongmyo, and Deoksugung Palace, and you can enjoy traditional arts, crafts, and food in places like Insadong and Bukchon Hanok Village. Jongno-gu is also home to modern commercial and nightlife districts, making it a unique neighborhood where old history and modern culture coexist. A visit here will allow you to experience and understand the many facets of Korea. === History === The history of Jongno-gu is known for playing an important role in the history and culture of Korea. The following is a brief description of some of the key historical moments and features of Jongno-gu: * Center of the Joseon Dynasty: During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), when Seoul was chosen as the capital, Jongno-gu became the center of the Joseon Dynasty. Royal palaces such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, and Jongmyo, as well as places for rituals, were located here. * Gyeongbokgung Palace: Located in Jongno-gu, Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the most important palaces of the Joseon Dynasty in South Korea. The palace was the residence of the kings of the Joseon Dynasty and features beautiful traditional architecture and gardens. * Insadong: Insadong is one of Jongno-gu's main cultural districts and is a center for traditional arts and crafts. Here you can take photos in traditional hanbok or enjoy traditional Korean food and art. * Jongmyo: Jongmyo is the site of the Joseon Dynasty's ritual sacrifices, with large-scale festivals held every year on the full moon (Chuseok). * Modern and contemporary history: In the 20th century, Jongno-gu witnessed important scenes in Korea's modern history. Events such as the Korean independence movement, the April 19 Revolution, and the May 18 Democratization Movement took place here. === Climate === Seoul/Jongno experiences a typical climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and dry, with temperatures in January ranging from -8°C to 1°C. Summers are warm and humid, with July and August being the hottest months with temperatures reaching up to 29°C. July receives the most precipitation, with 318 millimeters of rainfall. Snow is not common in Seoul/Jongno. [http://www.jongno.go.kr/portalMain.do Jongno ==Get in== {{Mapframe|37.59206|126.98839|zoom=13|layer=M}} {{Mapshape}} {{Mapshapes|Q16950}} The main metro stations serving Jongno are '''Gyeongbukgong''' (line 3), '''Anguk''' (line 3), '''Jongno-3ga''' (line 1, 3, 5), '''Dongdaemoon'''(line 1,4) and '''Gwanghwamun''' (line 5). From [[Jung]], walk along Sejong-daero, a busy road that passes Gwanghwamun Plaza. The plaza has statues and monuments honoring Sejong the Great and Admiral Yi Sun-sin of the Joseon dynasty. ==See== * {{see | name=Gwanghwamun Plaza | alt=Gwanghwamun Square, 광화문 광장 | url=https://gwanghwamun.seoul.go.kr/eng/main.do | email= | address=172, Sejong-daero | lat=37.5748 | long=126.9767 | directions=Line 5, Gwanghwamun Station; Exit 9 directly leads to the plaza | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Gwanghwamun (2).jpg | wikidata=Q5623300 | lastedit=2018-02-27 | content=A center of Seoul. The name came from the main gate of the Gyeongbokgung. The site was a location of the Six Ministries during the Joseon dynasty and was a large motorway since then. In 2009, the middle of the road was opened to the public as a renovation project. It's now home to festivals and events. There are two statues in the plaza: Admiral Yi Sun-sin (a legendary admiral who won numerous important battles against Japanese invaders) and Sejong the Great (the most famous and popular king in Korean history, inventor of the Korean alphabet). The original gate was demolished by the Japanese during the colonial period, but has been faithfully rebuilt in its original location. Today, visitors can watch the changing of the guard ceremony performed by soldiers of the South Korean military dressed in Joseon-era historical costumes at 10:00 and 14:00 every day except Tuesdays. }} ===Palaces=== [[File:Changdeokgung Bedchamber Detail.jpg|thumb|240px|Detail of the king's bedchamber, Changdeokgung]] [[File:Gwanghwamun(광화문).jpg|thumb|Gwanghwamun]] An Integrated Ticket of Palaces that covers the five Great Palaces of Seoul and Jongmyo Shrine costs ₩10,000 and lasts for 3 months from the time of first entry. All of them have a thicker, more informative pamphlet for ₩500, which is more useful when walking in the palaces. Worth checking out. * {{see | name=Gyeongbokgung | alt=경복궁, 景福宮 | url=https://royal.khs.go.kr/ENG/main/index.do | email= | address=161, Sajik-ro | lat=37.57735 | long=126.97704 | directions=Gyeongbokgung (''Metro Line 3'') or Gwanghwamun stn (''Metro Line 5'', across the Gwanghwamun plaza) | phone=+82 2-3700-3900 | tollfree= | hours=Opens at 09:00, closes between 17:00 and 18:30 depending on the season, closed Tuesdays; last admission 1 hour before closing| price=₩3,000 | wikipedia=Gyeongbokgung | image=Gyeongbok-gung palace-05 (xndr).jpg | wikidata=Q482485 | lastedit=2026-05-13 | content=This is Seoul's grandest Joseon Dynasty-era palace and the seat of power for centuries before it was razed in 1592 by a Japanese invasion (and again by the Japanese in 1910). This was the first palace used by the Joseon Dynasty and was constructed after King Taejo founded the Joseon Dynasty and moved the capital to Hanyang. Large parts have now been restored, and the vast grounds also house the '''Joseon Palace Museum''' and the '''Korean Folk Museum'''. There's a small corner where you get the chance to try on traditional Korean dress for free after registering. Changing of the royal guard at ''Gwanghwamun'' (광화문, 光化門), the elegantly restored main gate to the palace, occurs twice a day at 10:00 and 14:00, as soldiers from the South Korean army dressed in Joseon-era uniforms march with traditional weapons to the tune of drumbeats for 20 minutes. }} * {{see | name=Changdeokgung | alt=창덕궁, 昌德宮 | url=http://eng.cdg.go.kr/main/main.htm | email= | address=99 Yulgong-ro | lat=37.579444 | long=126.991667 | directions=Metro Line 3, Anguk station 5 min walk or Line 1, 3, 5 Jongno-3ga Station. Mainline bus (blue): 109, 151, 162, 171, 172, 272. Branch line (green): no.7025 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-17:00 | price=₩3,000 | wikipedia=Changdeokgung | image=Korea-Seoul-Changdeokgung-31.jpg | wikidata=Q477157 | content=Second only to Gyeongbokgung in historical importance, it was built in 1405 and was the seat of power between 1618 and 1896. The buildings have been restored to create a dazzling but still elegant effect that got the palace listed as a {{UNESCO}}. The site is better preserved than Gyeongbokgung. Buildings of particular note include the blue-roofed '''Seonjeongjeon''', which was the King's office, and the '''Daejojeon''' ("Great Making Hall"), his bedchamber, but perhaps most famous of all is the '''Huwon''' ("Secret Garden") in the back. Access to the garden is by guided tour only, except on Thursdays when only self-guided tours are available in summer from April to August. English tours are only offered at 10:30 and 14:30 and last around 60 minutes with a walking distance of about 2.5 km, including some steps and incline for the Huwon portion (the grounds are wheelchair-accessible for most parts but may have to enter certain areas in a reverse direction from the group). Trivia: The building structure is not symmetrical and has a more natural-oriented arrangement than the Gyeongbokgung. You may find some Western influences in some buildings which were introduced during the late 1800s, such as a chandelier and the elevated pathway for the automobile. }} * {{see | name=Changgyeonggung | alt=창경궁, 昌慶宮 | url=https://cgg.cha.go.kr/agapp/main/index.do?siteCd=CGG | email= | address=185, Changgyeonggung-ro | lat=37.578431 | long=126.995981 | directions=Subway line 4, Hyehwa Station 10 minute walk or 20 min walk from Changdeok-gung | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-20:00 | price=₩1,000 | wikipedia=Changgyeonggung | image=Korea-Seoul-Changgyeonggung-Myeongjeongjeon-01.jpg | wikidata=Q482852 | content=It was built in 1104 as a summer palace for the Kings of the Goryeo Dynasty and became one of the main palaces during the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was used as a temporary home for the King during the time Gyeongbuk Palace was being built. Unlike other palaces that have a North-South orientation, Changgyeong Palace faces East-West. Also, this palace is known for connecting to Jongmyo Shrine, a holy place for the Joseon Dynasty, where sacrificial rites are practiced for previous kings and queens. Sadly, the buildings were largely demolished during the Japanese occupation (1910—1945). The name was changed to Changgyeongwon (literally Changgyeong park), and the site was used as a zoo. Restoration began during the 1980s, and the zoo was moved to Gwacheon, which is now Seoul Grand Park. }} * {{see | name=Gyeonghui-gung | alt=경희궁,慶熙宮 Seoul History Museum | url=https://museum.seoul.go.kr/www/intro/annexIntro/annex_20/annex_20_01.jsp?sso=ok | email= | address=39, Gwancheon-ro 12-gil, Gwanak-gu | lat=37.571087 | long=126.968239 | directions=Subway line 5, Seodaemun Station, exit 4 | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00 ~ 18:00 | price=free | wikipedia=Gyeonghuigung | wikidata=Q483291 | content=It was built in the 17th century, and was burnt down twice in the 19th century. It was largely destroyed by the Japanese during colonial rule to build a school for Japanese children. It was finally restored in 1985 and opened to the public. }} [[File:Noandang, Unhyeon Palace 1.jpg|thumb|240px|Unhyeongung]] * {{see | name=Unhyeongung | alt=운현궁, 雲峴宮 | url=http://www.unhyeongung.or.kr/ | email= | address= | lat=37.5761 | long=126.987 | directions=Subway line 3, Anguk Station 5-minute walk | phone=+82 2-766-9090 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Free | wikipedia=Unhyeongung | wikidata=Q490392 | content=A museum in the former palace of a Joseon Dynasty archduke Heungseon, who was the father of the second last king of Joseon. It has several mannequins depicting the costumes of the ''yangban'' or noble class during the Joseon Dynasty. The palace buildings themselves represent the style of the Joseon noble class' mansion well. }} ===Shrines and temples=== [[File:Jongmyo-Main.gate.of.main.hall.01.jpg|thumbnail|Jongmyo Shrine]] * {{see | name=Jongmyo Shrine | alt=종묘, 宗廟 | url=http://english.cha.go.kr/html/HtmlPage.do?pg=/royal/jongmyoShrine.jsp&mn=EN_02_05 | email= | address=157, Jong-ro | lat=37.574722 | long=126.993889 | directions= | phone=+82 2-765-0195 | tollfree= | hours=W-M: Feb-May/Sep-Oct: 09:00-18:00; Jun-Aug: 09:00-18:30; Nov-Jan: 09:00-17:30; closed Tu | price=₩1,000 | wikipedia=Jongmyo | image=Jaegung area, Jongmyo Shrine - Seoul, Korea.jpg | wikidata=Q490497 | lastedit=2017-11-12 | content=The royal ancestral temple during the Joseon Dynasty, this is where the kings would perform sacrificial rituals in honor of their ancestors. Certainly, the most famous shrine devoted to the royal family members of Korean dynasties. The grounds are a bit more walker-friendly than some of the palaces, admission is cheaper, and they also have some interactive equipment available to learn about the rituals and ceremonies used to treat deceased royal family members, but the interior of the shrine buildings is off-limits to the public. The Jongmyo Shrine is a {{UNESCO}}. The ''Jongmyo Jerye'' (종묘제례) ceremony, which is still led by the head of the former royal family, is held here on the first Sunday of May every year, during which there will be traditional Korean performances as part of the ceremony, and the only time when the public can view (but not enter) the interior of the shrine buildings. English guided tours at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00. }} * {{see | name=Jogyesa Temple | alt=조계사, 曹溪寺 | url= | email= | address=45, Gyeonji-dong | lat=37.5739 | long=126.9819 | directions= | phone=+82 2-768-8600 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jogyesa | image=Jogyesa Temple (1509839597).jpg | wikidata=Q488824 | content=The chief temple of the Jogye order of Buddhism, the dominant branch of Buddhism in Korea. As such, it is one of the most important modern Buddhist temples in the country. That being said, Jogyesa Temple is rather small, and if time permits, '''Bongeunsa''' in [[Gangnam]] is a larger and more interesting Buddhist temple. }} ===City gates=== Seoul has many historic city gates. Two of four great gates can be found in Jongno. (Namdaemun can be found in neighboring [[Seoul/Jung|Jung]]) * {{see | name=Dongdaemun Gate | alt=동대문, 東大門 | url=http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264315 | email= | address=69, Jongno6-ga | lat=37.571153 | long=127.009639 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Heunginjimun | image=Korea-Seoul-Dongdaemun gate.jpg | wikidata=Q482721 | content=More formally known as '''Heunginjimun''' (흥인지문, 興仁之門), the old eastern gate of the city still stands. Though not as impressive architecturally as Namdaemun, the Dongdaemun market is infinitely more interesting than its counterpart. }} * {{see | name=Sukjeongmun Gate | alt=숙정문, 肅靖門 | url=https://english.visitseoul.net/attractions/sookjeongmun/KOP023760 | email= | address=San 25-22, Samcheong-dong 서울 성북구 성북동 산 25-22 | lat=37.595581 | long=126.981156 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sukjeongmun | image=Sukjeongmun and Fortress Wall, Seoul, Korea.jpg | wikidata=Q624302 | content= }} * {{see | name=Changuimun Gate | alt=창의문, 彰義門 | url=https://english.visitseoul.net/attractions/%EC%B0%BD%EC%9D%98%EB%AC%B8_/3266 | email= | address=Buam-dong 서울 종로구 부암동 | lat=37.592614 | long=126.966594 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Changuimun | image=Korea-Seoul-Changuimun-01.jpg | wikidata=Q5072137 | content= }} * {{see | name=National Folk Museum Children's Museum | alt=국립민속박물관 어린이박물관 | url=https://nfm.go.kr/kids/nfmkid/viewPage.do;KIDSNFM_JSESSIONID=9A51EBEF84B92E7EA6B14BA439ED40FC?screenId=SCREEN_ID_ENG_MAIN | email= | address=37 Samcheong-ro | lat=37.581715 | long=126.978985 | directions= | phone=+82 2 3704 3014 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 09:00-18:00, Sa Su 09:00-19:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=National Folk Museum of Korea | image=External View of the National Folk Museum of Korea, Seoul.jpg | lastedit=2022-11-29 | content=This place provides various experiences and services for children in areas such as exhibitions, education, research, and exchange. }} * {{see | name=Hyehwa Moon | alt=혜화문 | url=https://korean.visitseoul.net/palace/Hyehwamun_/23606 | email= | address=1-1 Seongbuk-dong 1-ga, Seongbuk-gu | lat=37.588062 | long=127.003871 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00 ~ 18:00 | price=0₩ | lastedit=2025-10-12 | content=It is located at the border between Seongbuk-gu and Jongno-gu, and it is related to Jongno-gu, so I inserted it in the Jongno-gu compartment. }} ===Museums=== * {{see | name=Museum Kimchikan | alt=뮤지엄김치간 | url=https://www.kimchikan.com/en/ | email= | address=4th to 6th floor, 35-4, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu | lat=37.57349 | long=126.98472 | directions=Subway line 3, Anguk Station, 10 minutes walk along Insadong-gil | phone=+82 2-2088-8531 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 | price=₩5,000/3,000 | wikipedia=Kimchi Field Museum | image=Korea-Seoul-Kimchi Field Museum-01.jpg | wikidata=Q625781 | lastedit=2016-11-18 | content=A museum (previously known as Kimchi Field Museum) about all things kimchi. Includes a lot of interactive exhibits and comes with a free audio guide in English. There are also hands-on kimchi-making programs, only on reservation, however. }} * {{see | name=National Museum of Korean Contemporary History | alt=대한민국역사박물관 | url=http://www.much.go.kr | email= | address=198 Sejongdae-ro | lat=37.5738 | long=126.977301 | directions= | phone=+82 507-1414-9202 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free | wikidata=Q12592360 | lastedit=2017-04-27 | content=Since its independence from Japan, Korea has experienced a series of political events during a short period. You can see exhibitions that show war, dictatorships, uprisings against dictatorships, and industrialization that happened in South Korea. }} * {{see | name=MMCA Seoul (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea) | alt=국립현대미술관 서울관 | url=http://www.mmca.go.kr/eng/ | email= | address=30 Samcheong-ro, Sogyeok-dong | lat=37.579538 | long=126.980243 | directions=14 minute walk from Exit No. 1 from Ankuk Station, Line No. 3. 17-minute walk from Exit No. 2 from Gwanghwamun Station, Line No. 2. Right across the east gate of Gyeongbok Palace. | phone=+82-2-3701-9500 | tollfree= | hours=M Tu Th F Su 10:00-18:00; W Sa 10:00-21:00 (18:00-21:00: free), closed on January 1st, Lunar New Year’s Day, Korean Thanksgiving Day | price=₩4,000. Free for ages under 24 or over 65, college students, and on the last Wednesday of each month | image=MMCA Seoul 2016.jpg | wikidata=Q484054 | lastedit=2018-01-23 | content=MMCA is mainly located at the Gwacheon, near the Seoul Grand Park. MMCA Seoul opened in 2013. The site had been the Korean Armed Forces Capital Hospital and the Defense Security Command. MMCA Seoul has an art and culture complex equipped with exhibition and education buildings, a digital lab, a multi-project hall, and a theater. The building is unique and won Grand Prizes at the 2014 Korean Architecture Awards. }} * {{see | name=Seoul Museum of History | alt=서울역사박물관 | url=https://museum.seoul.go.kr/eng/index.do | email= | address=55 Saemunan-ro | lat=37.57042 | long=126.97052 | directions=7-8 minutes walk from Gwanghwamun or Seodaemun Station (Line 5); right next to Gyeonghuigung | phone=+82 2-724-0274 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-18:00 (closed M, 1 Jan) | price=Free | image=Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) - panoramio.jpg | wikidata=Q484862 | lastedit=2021-03-01 | content=Seoul has been the capital of Korea since 1392, and this museum focuses on its history during Joseon Dynasty, the Japanese annexation period, and modern development. }} * {{see | name=Seoul Craft Museum | alt=서울 공예 박물관 | url=http://craftmuseum.seoul.go.kr | email= | address=4, Yulgok-ro 3-gil | lat=37.576614 | long=126.983291 | directions= | phone=+82 2 6450 7000 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 (closed on Monday) | price=Free | wikidata=Q115260513 | lastedit=2022-11-29 | content=The Seoul Craft Museum can experience the technical, practical, artistic, and cultural values of crafts by studying and sharing not only crafts but also knowledge, records, people, and the environment surrounding crafts. }} * {{see | name=National Palace Museum | alt=국립고궁박물관 | url=https://www.gogung.go.kr/gogungEn/main/main.do | email= | address=12 Hyoja-ro, Seoul National Palace Museum | lat=37.576561 | long=126.9748 | directions= | phone=+82 2 3701 7500 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-18:00 (10:00-21:00 on W Sa) | price=Free | image=National Palace Museum of Korea 2019.jpg | lastedit=2022-11-29 | content= | wikidata=Q335998 }} [[File:Gyeongbok-gung(place) (42).JPG|thumb|Inside Gyeongbokgung]] * {{see | name=Seoul Museum of Education | alt=서울교육박물관 | url=https://edumuseum.sen.go.kr/edumuseum/index.do | email= | address=48 Bukchon-ro 5-gil | lat=37.579765 | long=126.983262 | directions= | phone=+82 2 2011 5780 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-18:00 | price=Free | image=Seoul Education Museum.jpg | lastedit=2022-11-29 | content=The Seoul Education Museum opened on June 15, 1995, by displaying relics and photographs on educational systems, curriculum, educational contents, educational institutions, and educational activities to establish the status of Seoul education and present a bright future for future generations in the 21st century. }} * {{see | name=Beautiful Tea Museum | alt=아름다운차박물관 | url=http://www.tmuseum.co.kr/ | email= | address=19-11 Insadong-gil | lat=37.579765 | long=126.983262 | directions=5min walk from Jong-no 3 ga sta. | phone=+82 2 735 6678 | tollfree= | hours=11:30-20:00 | price=Free | wikidata=Q137533101 | lastedit=2022-11-29 | content=You can see artifacts or pottery related to tea here. }} * {{see | name=Police Museum | alt=경찰박물관 | url=http://www.policemuseum.go.kr/en/index.asp | email= | address=162 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu | lat=37.572089 | long=126.9622 | directions= | phone=+82 507-1327-3681 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-17:50 (closed on Monday) | price= | lastedit=2022-11-29 | content=The Police Museum, which opened in 2005, is a space where you can preserve the history of the police and experience the activities of the police. }} * {{see | name=Hanyangdoseong Museum | alt=한양도성박물관 | url=https://museum.seoul.go.kr/scwm/NR_index.do | email= | address=283, Yulgok-ro | lat=37.572975 | long=127.008606 | directions= | phone=+82 2 724 0243 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-18:00 (closed on Monday) | price=Free | lastedit=2022-11-29 | content=Hanyangdoseong Museum is a museum that contains the history and culture of Hanyangdoseong from the Joseon Dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition room, special exhibition room, data room, and study room. }} * {{see | name=Rice cake museum | alt=떡박물관 | url=http://www.tkmuseum.or.kr/index.php | email= | address=Insan Building, 71, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu | lat=37.572975 | long=127.008606 | directions= | phone=+82 2 741 5447 | tollfree= | hours=M-Sa 10:00-18:00 (closed on Sunday) | price=Adult ₩3,000, students ₩2,000 | lastedit=2022-11-29 | content=You can see relics related to rice cake. }} * {{see | name=Seoul Our Sound Museum | alt=서울우리소리박물관 | url=http://gomuseum.seoul.go.kr/sekm/front/main.do?locale=EN | email= | address=96, Yulgok-ro | lat=37.577165 | long=126.989588 | directions= | phone=+82 2 742 2600 | tollfree= | hours=Su-F 09:00~18:00, Sa 09:00-19:00 | price=Free | lastedit=2022-11-29 | content=A unique museum where you can see and hear traditional culture. }} * {{see | name=Newspaper Museum | alt=신물 박물관 | url=http://presseum.or.kr/ | email= | address=152, Sejong-daero | lat=37.569975 | long=126.977678 | directions= | phone=+82 2-2020-1880 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-18:30 (closed M) | price=Adult ₩4000, elementary school students~ university students ₩3000, free for older than 65 years old | lastedit=2022-12-12 | content=The Newspaper Museum offers a panoramic view of the 130-year history of Korean newspapers since the first modern newspaper in Korea, Hanseong Sunbo (1883). }} * {{see | name=National Weather Museum | alt=국립 기상 박물관 | url=https://science.kma.go.kr/museum/ | email= | address=52 Songwol-gil | lat=37.571412 | long=126.966216 | directions= Exit 4 of Seodaemun Station on Line 5 | phone=+82 070-7850-8493 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Su 09:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00) | price=Free | lastedit=2023-08-09 | content=The National Weather Museum can see the development of modern weather technology from the history of weather observation to the current day world of supercomputers. }} * {{see | name=National Folk Museum | alt=국립 민속 박물관 | url=https://www.nfm.go.kr/english/index.do | email= | address=37 Samcheong-ro | lat=37.581752 | long=126.979044 | directions= | phone=+82 2-3704-3114 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00 | price=Free | wikipedia=National Folk Museum of Korea | lastedit=2022-12-12 | content= }} * {{see | name=Bukchon Oriental Culture Museum | alt=북촌동양문화박물관 | url=https://blog.naver.com/baamuseum | email= | address=76, Bukchon-ro 11-gil | lat=37.583987 | long=126.983349 | directions= | phone=+82 2-723-0190 | tollfree= | hours=M-F 10:00-18:30, Sa Su 10:00-19:30 | price=₩6000 (Beverage provided) | lastedit=2022-12-12 | content=You can see various exhibitions of the museum, and there is an observatory where you can see Seoul City Wall and Gyeongbokgung Palace. }} * {{see | name=World Museum of Decorations | alt=세계장신구박물관 | url=https://www.wjm.or.kr/WorldJewelleryMuseum.html | email= | address=2, Bukchon-ro 5-na-gil | lat=37.580973 | long=126.981821 | directions= | phone=+82 2-730-1610 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-18:00 | price=Child ₩5,000, adult ₩10,000, teenager ₩5,000 | lastedit=2022-12-12 | content=It is a space where you can learn the history, culture, society, and art of various ethnic groups through ornaments. }} * {{see | name=National Museum of Buddhism | alt=불교중앙박물관 | url=http://museum.buddhism.or.kr/ | email= | address=46-1, Songsu-dong | lat=37.574657 | long=126.981978 | directions= | phone=+82 02-2011-1960 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-17:00 | price= | wikipedia=Q12599208 | wikidata=Q12599208 | lastedit=2024-09-16 | content=This place works as a museum at the center of Korean Buddhism, it holds a meaningful special exhibition every year and can feel the traditional culture closer Prepare education. }} * {{see | name=PKM gallery | alt=PKM갤러리 | url=https://pkmgallery.com | email= | address=40 Samcheong-ro | lat=37.5865 | long=126.9814 | directions= | phone=+82 2-734-9467 | tollfree= | hours=Tu - Sa 10:00–18:00 | price= | wikidata=Q137531248 | lastedit=2024-10-28 | content=Established in 2001, PKM Gallery is known for its sleek, modern architecture and thoughtfully curated exhibitions that span painting, sculpture, multimedia, and installation art. The gallery actively participates in global art fairs and supports emerging and established artists alike, making it a significant player in South Korea's contemporary art scene. It offers visitors an immersive cultural experience, surrounded by beautiful views of the nearby Bukchon Hanok Village. }} * {{see | name=Whanki Museum | alt=환기미술관 | url= | email= | address=63-30 Buam-dong, Jongno-gu | lat=37.595 | long=126.9661 | directions= | phone=+82 2-391-7701 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Whanki Museum | lastedit=2024-10-28 | content=The Whanki Museum, nestled in the serene hills of Buam-dong in Seoul, is dedicated to the life and work of renowned Korean abstract artist Kim Whanki. Opened in 1992, this museum showcases Kim's distinctive abstract works that blend traditional Korean themes with modern abstract forms, creating a unique visual language. The museum’s architecture harmonizes with its natural surroundings, offering visitors a peaceful environment to appreciate art. In addition to its permanent collection, Whanki Museum also hosts special exhibitions and educational programs that explore various facets of contemporary Korean art. It’s a must-visit for those interested in Korean modern art and abstract expressionism. }} * {{see | name=National Children's Science Museum | alt=국립어린이과학관 | url=https://www.csc.go.kr/index.do | email= | address=215, Changgyeonggung-ro | lat=37.582167 | long=126.997142 | directions= | phone=+82 2-3668-3350 | tollfree= | hours=09:30~17:30 Mon Off | price=0₩ | lastedit=2025-10-12 | content=It is a science museum for children. }} ===Others=== * {{see | name=Tapgol ("Pagoda") Park | alt=탑골공원 | url= | email= | address=99, Jong-ro | lat=37.57106 | long=126.98824 | directions=you can arrive at Jonggak Station Exit 3-2 and go straight | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tapgol Park | wikidata=Q483357 | lastedit=2019-10-16 | content=A small park frequented by the elderly and the footsore traveler, just to the east of Jongmyo Shrine. Contains a 500-year-old namesake pagoda under protective glass and a nice large gazebo to get out of the sun. This is where the Korean constitution was first read aloud by the public during the 20th century. Acts as a navigation landmark when moving between Myeong-dong, Jong-no, and Insa-dong neighborhoods. }} * {{see | name=Cheong Wa Dae | alt=청와대, 靑瓦臺 | url=https://www.opencheongwadae.kr/eng | email= | address=1 Cheong Wa Dae Road | lat=37.586599 | long=126.9748 | directions=Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station and go straight to get there | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Blue House | lastedit=2025-06-04 | content=Also known in English as the Blue House, it was the residence of the President of the Republic of Korea from 1948-2022. It's next to the grounds of Gyeongbokgung, and can be easily recognized by its blue roof tiles and its unique fusion of modern and traditional Korean architectural styles. It is now open to the public, but only allows a limited number of visitors per day, so be sure to reserve your tickets in advance. As of June 2025, president Lee Jae-myung have announced that he will soon move his presidential residence back to Cheong Wa Dae, so be quick if you wish to visit. }} * {{see | name=Sungkyunkwan | alt=성균관 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.585365 | long=126.996096 | directions=10-min walk from Hyewha Station (Line 4), beside SKKU campus | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sungkyunkwan | lastedit=2021-01-07 | content=Sungkyunkwan was the highest educational institution during the Joseon dynasty since 1398. Students, including the royal family, studied Confucianism and other courses in Sungkyunkwan and became government officials and scholars. Munmyo was a Confucian shrine in Sungkyunkwan, and a ceremonial rite called 'Seokjeon Daeje' is performed twice a year. The current Sungkyunkwan University is a modern successor of Sungkyunkwan. Gingko trees in Autumn are very beautiful and famous. }} * {{see | name=Cheonggyecheon | alt=청계천 | url=http://www.sisul.or.kr/grobal/cheonggye/eng/WebContent/index.html | email= | address=Changsin-dong | lat=37.569792 | long=127.012177 | directions= | phone=+82 2 2290 6114 | tollfree= | hours=24 hours | price=Free | wikipedia=Cheonggyecheon | lastedit=2022-12-12 | content=It is a trail where you can take a walk along the river. The stream is a popular recreational area with walking paths, small waterfalls, and over 20 bridges, providing a peaceful escape in the heart of the city. Cheonggyecheon is also illuminated at night, making it a scenic spot for visitors to enjoy both the natural and urban landscapes. It’s especially popular during seasonal festivals, like the Seoul Lantern Festival, which takes place along its banks. }} * {{see | name=Bukchon Observatory | alt=북촌전망대 | url= | email= | address=35-62 Samcheong-dong | lat=37.58309 | long=126.98274 | directions= | phone=+82 507-1311-5688 | tollfree= | hours= | price=₩3,000 admission, cash-only | content=Provides a sweeping view of Bukchon Village and the greater Seoul cityscape, with Lotte Tower and the palace both clearly visible. It’s humble: clearly a converted apartment, and so tucked away its easy to miss, but it’s a great place to rest and take in the views, with beverage (tea, coffee) included as part of admission. }} * {{see | name=Bukak palgakjung | alt=북악 팔각정 | url=http://tour.jongno.go.kr/tour/tour/indvdlz/view.do?nttId=33393&searchCnd=&searchWrd=&menuNo=2224&sdate=&edate=&viewType=3&preview=&groupId=&setCategory=&groupId=&campaignId=126&categoryId=&dongCode=&subway=&pageIndex=1&campaignId=126 | email= | address=267, Bukaksan-ro, Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu | lat=37.601959 | long=126.980515 | directions= | phone=+82 2-6951-3439 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-00:00 | price=free | lastedit=2025-09-28 | content=You can see the night view of Seoul from the observation deck located on Mt. Bukak. }} * {{see | name=Hongik University Daehakro Art Center | alt=홍익대 대학로 아트센터 | url=https://artscenter.hongik.ac.kr/artcenter/index.do | email= | address=128-8 Hongik University Daehak-ro Art Center, Yeongeon-dong | lat=37.57674 | long=127.00143 | directions= | phone=+ 82 2 742-0300 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-28 | content=It is a musical theater and cultural complex consisting of a large theater with 702 seats, a small theater with 150 seats, and two large exhibition rooms. It has the best facilities in the nearby Daehak-ro area. }} * {{see | name=Naksan Park | alt=낙산공 | url=https://parks.seoul.go.kr/template/sub/naksan.do | email= | address=41, Naksan-gil | lat=37.580921 | long=127.007612 | directions= | phone=+82 2-743-7985 | tollfree= | hours=24hr | price=free | lastedit=2025-10-19 | content=It is a park that runs from Dongdaemun to Hyehwa-dong. From the top of the park, you can see the night view of Seoul. }} ==Do== [[File:Bukchon-ro 12-gil.jpg|thumb|Bukchon Hanok Village]] * {{do | name=Bukchon Hanok Village | alt=North Village, 북촌한옥마을 | url=http://bukchon.seoul.go.kr/eng/index.jsp | email= | address=84-1, Pildong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu | lat=37.58122 | long=126.98146 | directions=get off at Exit 2 of Anguk Station and walk along the road for about 10 minutes to get there | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10:00-17:00 | price= | wikipedia=Bukchon Hanok Village | lastedit=2019-10-16 | content=The collective name of the few tiny suburbs ("dong") wedged between Gyeongbuk Palace and the Secret Garden, just north of Insadong and Anguk Station. This area was where relatives of the royal family, high public officials, and other important families lived for over 500 years as they serviced the nearby palaces. Today, some 900 of their traditional Korean "hanok" houses remain, making this area one of Seoul's most picturesque centres for arts, culture, food, and fashion. The flip side is that the neighbourhood has been heavily commercialized, is rather soulless, and on the verge of becoming a Korean theme park. Some streets no longer house local residents and have instead been taken over entirely by guest houses in faux hanok style. From 17:00 to 10:00, tourists are not allowed to enter the village. Self-styled neighbourhood guards in fantasy uniforms patrol the streets and rudely shoo visitors away. If your accommodation is in the area, they will let you pass grudgingly, but take cruel pleasure in proclaiming an absurd photo ban during the curfew. }} * {{do | name=Inwangsan Mountain | alt=인왕산 | url= | email= | address=San 3-1, Muak-dong 종로구 무악동 산 3-1 | lat=37.58506 | long=126.9588 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Inwangsan | content=This 336-m hill is home to the eponymous Inwang Temple (Inwangsa) and to Seoul's most famous shamanist shrine Guksadang (국사당). To get there, take Exit 2 and start climbing uphill following the "Inwang Temple" signs, through the huge construction site, and up through the temple gate. You'll see a map board and several paths. Take the left staircase upward, past the bronze bell of Bongwonsa, and you'll reach Guksadang. Behind it are several creeks with shamanist offerings and the bizarre rock formation known as the Zen Rocks; there are plenty of trails if you want to poke around, and the Seoul fortress wall can be seen running near the top of the hill. Be careful not to photograph or disturb any rituals you see being performed. }} * {{do | name=Hyehwa | alt=혜화 &ndash; colloquially known as Daehangno (대학로, lit. university road) | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.58729 | long=127.00038 | directions=to the north of Jongno | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Performing arts center. Many small theaters with live dramatic and comedic performances lining every street. This district is filled with life and street commerce past midnight. The name came after the Seoul National University, which was located here before it moved to Gwanak-gu. SNU Hospital and Seoul National University School of Medicine one of the best in the country, is still here. }} * {{do | name=Sejong Center for Performing Arts | alt=세종문화회관 | url=http://www.sejongpac.or.kr/ | email= | address=81-3 Sejongno | lat=37.57252 | long=126.9759 | directions=line 5 Gwanghwamun Stn | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sejong Center | content=Oldest and one of the largest multi-purpose theatres in downtown Seoul and home of Seoul Philharmonic. The biggest pipe organ in East Asia is in its Great Auditorium, and several video art pieces from Nam June Paik are in the entrance of the auditorium. }} * {{do | name=Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine | alt=궁중음식연구원 | url=http://www.food.co.kr | email=food@food.co.kr | address=34, Wonseo-dong | lat=37.583551 | long=126.989242 | directions=Anguk Station, exit 2; 20 minutes walk | phone=+82 2 3673 1122 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=For class times, inquire in advance | price=Lessons cost between ₩50,000 to ₩100,000 | content=As the name implies, you learn how to prepare royal cuisine, as well as rice cakes and hangwa (Korean cookies). }} * {{do | name=O'ngo Food Communications | alt= | url=http://www.ongofood.com | email= | address= Nakwon-dong 55-1 3rd Floor | lat=37.573654 | long=126.988571 | directions=exit Anguk Station (Orange, Line 3) exit 4, walk 5 min and make a left at the sign for the road Samil-daero 30-gil | phone=+82 2 3446 1607 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=For class times, inquire in advance | price=Lessons cost between ₩65,000-120,000 | content=Learn to make authentic Korean dishes in English or Japanese from Korean chefs. O'ngo Food Communications offers classes to make bulgogi and kimchi, Korean barbecue, and Vegan Temple Cuisine. You get a tour of a traditional Korean Market after the classes to see Korean ingredients and people. }} * {{do | name=The lantern light festival | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.568469444444 | long=126.97882777778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2016-11-21 | content= Every November, the lantern light festival takes place at Cheonggye Creek. At the festival, you can see many lanterns made by Korean and foreign artists. Some of the lanterns are in traditional Korean style, and there are also many character lanterns and company mascot lanterns. }} * {{do | name=Rent Korean Traditional Clothes | alt=한복 | url=https://www.klook.com/activity/7955-hanbok-rental-voucher-at-kyeonbokgung-store-in-hanboknam-seoul/?aid=2758 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=When you visit Gyeongbokgung (경복궁), Changdeokgung (창덕궁), or any palace near Jongno you can rent traditional Korean clothes and enter for a free visit. You will be able to embrace Korean culture and make great memories in Seoul. You can rent traditional Korean clothes for around ₩20,000, get a traditional Korean hairstyle for women and keep it for 2 hours. }} * {{do | name=Aruto Small Theater | alt=아루또 소극장 | url= | email= | address=4F, Yeongyeong Building, 48 Daehak-ro 8-ga-gil, Jongno-gu | lat=37.582885 | long=127.002417 | directions= | phone=+82 02-6012-2511 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-18:00 | price= | wikidata=Q137531291 | lastedit=2024-10-07 | content=Located in the Daehak-ro district, Aruto Small Theater is known for staging romantic comedies. Since 2023, the theater is showcasing the play "De-minus Back to Fall in Love," a lighthearted romantic comedy. This small venue offers a cozy setting for audiences to enjoy live theater in an informal atmosphere. }} * {{do | name=LOL Park | alt=롤파크 | url=https://www.leagueoflegends.com/ko-kr/ | email= | address=2,3F ,33, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu | lat=37.571454 | long=126.981538 | directions= | phone=+82 02-2039-9584 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-20:00 | price= | lastedit=2025-09-28 | content=It is the place where League of Legends matches take place, and there are many PC rooms in the same building, so there are many things to enjoy }} ==Buy== [[File:Insadong-gil.jpg|thumb|200px|Street of Insadong]] * {{buy | name=Dongdaemun Market | alt= | url=http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/SH_EN_7_2_5_1.jsp | email= | address=266, Jongno-6 ga, 서울특별시 종로구 종로 266 (종로6가) | lat=37.571007 | long=127.009886 | directions=Seoul Subway Line 2, 4, 5 Dongdaemun Stadium Station, or Line 1 or 4 Dongdaemun Station | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Dongdaemun Market | lastedit=2018-02-17 | content=Though not as impressive architecturally as Namdaemun, the Dongdaemun market is infinitely more interesting than its counterpart. }} * {{buy | name=Gwangjang Market | alt=광장시장 | url= | email= | address=88, Changgyeonggung-ro | lat=37.570085 | long=126.99933 | directions=Line 1, Jongno 5-ga station | phone=+82-2-2267-0291 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Gwangjang Market | lastedit=2018-02-27 | content=Famous traditional market in Seoul. It was one of the first permanent markets in Korea, and it is always crowded. It has a variety of silk, linen, and other traditional items. Street food is really excellent as well, especially ''bindaetteok''(Mung Bean Pancakes). }} * {{buy | name=Insadong | alt=인사동 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.571692 | long=126.986243 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Insa-dong | content=Insadong is an area known for its art galleries and shops and is possibly the most touristy place in South Korea. It is a great place to buy cultural souvenirs. There are also a few stores that offer interesting vintage toys and various kitsch. Insadong also contains many traditional tea and coffee shops. It is one of the few places where vegetarian restaurants can be found. }} * {{buy | name=Ssamziegil | alt=쌈지길 | url=https://www.theseoulguide.com/ssamziegil/ | email= | address= | lat=37.5743 | long=126.9848 | directions=at the beginning of Insadong-gil | phone=+82 2-736-0088| tollfree= | hours=10:00 to 20:30 | price= | lastedit=2024-08-13 | content=Ssamziegil is a shopping complex that opened in 2004. It has the form of a rectangular spiral on three floors and includes about a hundred craft shops (clothing, jewelry, leather, etc.), restaurants, and cafes, also make-your-own crafts like candles, pottery, etc. }}. * {{buy | name=The store from Tong-In | alt=통인시장 | url=http://www.tonginstore.com/ | email= | address=32 Insadong-gil, Jongno District | lat=37.574778 | long=126.984081 | directions=you can get there by walking about 10 minutes along the Jahamun road from Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station | phone=+82 2-732-4867 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Tong-in Store | lastedit=2019-10-16 | content=Occupying four floors, this store offers high-quality items, including pottery, inlaid, and lacquered objects, as well as jewelry, postcards, etc. Not necessarily cheap, but the quality is good. It is located a little further than Ssamziegil on the same side as Insadong-gil. }} * {{buy | name=Kyobo Book Store | alt=Kyobomungo, 교보문고/敎保文庫 | url=https://www.kyobobook.co.kr/ | email= | address=Jongno1-ga | lat=37.5705 | long=126.9777 | directions=Gwanghwamun Station, Line 5, Exit 3; head down the stairs because the store is underground | phone=+82 2-397-3500 | tollfree= | hours=09:30 to 22:00 | price= | wikipedia=Kyobo Book Centre | lastedit=2023-08-09 | content=Kyobo is the largest chain of bookstores in South Korea, and this flagship store is located in the center of Seoul. It is completely invisible from the outside because it is underground. It is accessed directly from the Gwanghwamun subway station or at the intersection of Sejongno and Jongno. There is a huge selection of books, CDs, DVDs, stationery items, cardmaking, and a bunch of other accessories (there are even handbags). Also has books in foreign languages. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Imun Seolnongtang | alt=이문설농탕 | url=https://imun.modoo.at/ | email= | address=38-13 Ujeongguk-ro | lat=37.5726 | long=126.9839 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |lastedit=2024-08-20| content=The oldest extant restaurant in South Korea, founded around 1904. Serves ''seolleongtang'' (beef stew). | wikidata=Q12611409 }} * {{eat | name=Sadongmyenok | alt=사동면옥 | url= | email= | address=29-21 Jongno Gwanhun | lat=37.57388 | long=126.98582 | directions=Insadong 8-gil, down the alley | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Justly famous for its ''manduguk'', a soup of gargantuan homemade dumplings stuffed with meat and veggies and served with side dishes for ₩5,000. English menu available. }} * {{eat | name=Gung | alt=궁 | url=http://www.koong.co.kr/ | email= | address= | lat=37.574323 | long=126.985441 | directions=take insa-dong 10-gil from the main street insa-dong gil and then it is about 15 meters on the left | phone=+82 2-733-9240 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Specialty restaurant for ''mandu'' (Korean dumplings) from the nearby [[Kaesong]] region in [[North Korea]]. The chickpea patties are also very good. This restaurant has been passed down from mother to daughter for three generations. }} * {{eat | name=Everest | alt=에베레스트레스토랑 | url= | email= | address=148-1, Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu | lat=37.5724 | long=127.0124 | directions=Dongdaemun stn, exit 3; walk straight for 100 m; turn left at the pharmacy and walk 50 m | phone=+82 2-766-8850 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=₩8,000-15,000 | content=Nepali restaurant featuring dozens of delectable dishes ranging from mutton curry to butter naan. Bollywood music videos are free. }} * {{eat | name=Samcheong Sujaebi | alt=삼청동 수제비 | url= | email= | address= | lat=37.58454 | long=126.98202 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=₩8000-13,000 | image=삼청동 수제비.JPG | content=Canteen style ambiance, renowned for serving good Sujaebi - a mild soup where the noodles are flattened and torn into sheets. Always packed with people so be prepared for a queue. }} * {{eat | name=Tosokchon | alt=토속촌 | url= | email= | address=5, Jahamun-ro 5-gil | lat=37.57775 | long=126.97152 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=₩15000-25000 | lastedit=2015-05-19 | content=Reverently referenced in most local guides as ''the'' place for Ginseng chicken soup and variations on that theme. }} * {{eat | name=Hakrim Dabang | alt=학림다방 | url=https://www.instagram.com/hakrim_coffee/ | email= | address=119 Daehak-ro | lat=37.58203 | long=127.00172 | directions=Hyehwa Station, Exit 3 | phone=+82-2-742-2877 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q129177008 | lastedit=2023-09-25 | content=Opened in 1956, this is the oldest extant coffee shop (in Korean, 다방; ''dabang'') in Seoul. Known for its vintage charm, cozy wooden interiors, and retro vibe, Hakrim Dabang offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the old Seoul. It’s particularly famous for its hand-drip coffee, tea, and classic menu items like the "Vienna coffee," served with a generous topping of whipped cream. The café is a beloved spot for artists, writers, and students, providing a peaceful escape and a slice of Korean coffee culture in a timeless setting. }} * {{eat | name=Jung Don | alt=정돈 | url= | email= | address=B1F, 107 Myeongnyun 4-ga | lat=37.57476 | long=127.008611 | directions= | phone=+82 2-987-0924 | tollfree= | hours=11:30-21:30 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-15 | content=This restaurant serves Japanese-style pork cutlets. It's so popular that it's been featured on a popular Korean food program. }} * {{eat | name=Local Village(토속촌) | alt= | url= | email= | address=85-1 Chebu-dong | lat=37.573308 | long=126.985475 | directions= | phone=+82 2-737-7444 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-22:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-15 | content=It sells samgyetang, a traditional Korean dish, and ginseng liquor. }} * {{eat | name=Pitzeriao | alt= | url= | email= | address=2, 3F, 31-37 Dongseong-dong | lat=37.572965 | long=126.989062 | directions= | phone=+82 2-3673-5005 | tollfree= | hours=11:30-22:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-15 | content=This is the place to go for wood-fired pizza. They serve pasta and pizza, so if you're looking for a western restaurant, this is the place to go. }} * {{eat | name=Yukhoe Sisterhood(육회자매집) | alt= | url= | email= | address=177 Jongno 4-ga | lat=37.57166 | long=126.998946 | directions= | phone=+82 2-2272-3069 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-21:40 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-15 | content=In Korea, lean cuts of beef with less fat are cut into small pieces, seasoned, and eaten as sashimi. It tastes great when paired with the fruit pear and egg yolk. However, be careful when eating sashimi with octopus, also known 'San Naggi (산낙지)', as it can be offensive. Of course, the octopus is trimmed after it dies, but its nerves are still alive and it can wiggle. }} * {{eat | name=Manson Hoff | alt=만선호프 | url= | email= | address=19, Euljiro 13-gil | lat=37.566428 | long=126.995312 | directions= | phone=+82 2-2274-1040 | tollfree= | hours=12:00-24:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-15 | content=It's known for its cold draft beer, nogari, and chicken. It's especially popular in the fall when the weather is nice and in the summer when it's hot. }} * {{eat | name=Tteoksang | alt=떡상 | url= | email= | address=1F, 43 Insadong 14-gil | lat=37.572336 | long=126.988727 | directions= | phone=+82 507-1431-7734 | tollfree= | hours=16:00 - 23:30 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-15 | content=This restaurant offers a fusion of Korean tteokbokki (rice cakes) in a hanok charming setting. }} * {{eat | name=Pungnyeon Ssal Nongsan | alt=풍년쌀농산 | url= | email= | address=32 Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno District | lat=37.58095 | long=126.98165 | directions=inside Bukchon Hanok Village | phone=+82 2-732-7081 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-20:00 | price=₩ 2500-5000 | lastedit=2024-07-15 | content=cheap snack places. noodle sausage, fried stuff, fried rice cake... }} * {{eat | name=Jin A Chun | alt=진아춘; 進雅春 | url= | email= | address=18 Daemyeong 1-gil | lat=37.5828 | long=127.0004 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Jin A Chun | lastedit=2024-08-20 | content=The second oldest operating restaurant in Seoul, having been founded in 1925. Serves Korean Chinese cuisine. }} * {{eat | name=Yukmian | alt=육미안 | url= | email= | address=182-1 Myeongnyun 2-ga | lat=37.583247 | long=126.999438 | directions= | phone=+82 0507-1449-1611 | tollfree= | hours=12:00-23:00 | price=27000₩ | lastedit=2024-10-07 | content=Yukmian is a restaurant that offers beef noodle dishes, located near Daehak-ro. The menu features various cuts of beef served with noodles in a broth. The restaurant is known for its focus on quality ingredients and simple preparation. Due to its popularity, reservations may be required during busy hours. }} * {{eat | name=a buckwheat-flavored restaurant | alt=메밀향그집 | url= | email= | address=18, Daehak-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu | lat=37.58236 | long=127.000725 | directions= | phone=+82 0507-1360-3681 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-22:00 | price=34000₩ | lastedit=2024-10-07 | content=This restaurant specializes in dishes made from buckwheat, offering a variety of traditional Korean meals. Located in the Daehak-ro area, it provides a menu that highlights buckwheat as a key ingredient, including noodles and pancakes. The simple setting and focus on buckwheat-based dishes attract those seeking a unique dining experience. }} * {{eat | name=UjauKimchi Tteokbokki | alt=유자유 김치 떡볶이 | url= | email= | address=Myeongryun 4-ga 59-3 | lat=37.582864 | long=126.999559 | directions= | phone=+82 0507-1351-1536 | tollfree= | hours=11:00-23:00 | price=13500₩ | lastedit=2024-10-07 | content=Yuja Yoo Tteokbokki is a restaurant that specializes in tteokbokki, a popular Korean dish made from rice cakes. The restaurant offers a variety of tteokbokki options with different levels of spice and flavors. }} * {{eat | name=Hyehwa Dodam | alt=혜화 도 | url=https://www.hyehwadodam.com/menu | email= | address=16-6, Daemyeong 1-gil, Jongno-gu | lat=37.583121 | long=127.000438 | directions= | phone=+82 2-744-9850 | tollfree= | hours=11:00 ~ 22:00 Sat 11:00~ 15:00, 17:00 ~ 22:00 | price=10.000~20.000\ per person | lastedit=2025-09-28 | content=It is a famous restaurant for Korean traditional foods such as kimchi stew and pajeon. They also sell Korean traditional makgeolli. }} * {{eat | name=a western house | alt=서양집 혜화대학로본점 | url= | email= | address=23-22, Daehak-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu | lat=37.58151 | long=127.00045 | directions= | phone=0507-1421-7725 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-09-28 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Hyehwa Gopchang | alt=혜화곱창 | url=https://hyehwagopchang.modoo.at/ | email= | address=20, Daemyung 1-gil, Myeongnyun 4-ga | lat=37.582765 | long=127.000598 | directions= | phone=+82 2-763-6588 | tollfree= | hours=15:00 ~ 02:00 | price=20,000 ~ 30,000₩ | lastedit=2025-10-12 | content=It is a restaurant where you can eat assorted tripe at a low price. }} * {{eat | name=Uyeonhwa | alt=우연화 | url= | email= | address=Jongrogu supyoro 28 30-2 | lat=37.57295 | long=126.99033 | directions=84m from | phone=070-4271-4930 | tollfree= | hours=11:30-21:00 | price=₩20,000 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=The Hanok-style restaurant in Ikseon-dong blends modern sensibilities and traditional atmosphere. It features Hamburg steak made with 100 percent Korean beef and is served with hot pot rice. }} * {{eat | name=Sinrajemyeon Anguk Branch | alt=신라제면 안국점 | url= | email= | address=Jongrogu gyedong 19-6 | lat=37.57813 | long=126.98619 | directions=126m from exit 3 of Anguk station | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10:30-21:00 | price=₩13,000 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=It is a kalguksu specialty store that originated in Gyeongju, and is located in Anguk Station in Seoul. It features a traditional Korean interior with a luxurious atmosphere. }} * {{eat | name=Chwiyabeolguksi | alt=취야벌국시 | url= | email= | address=Jongrogu insadong 7 21 | lat=37.57277 | long=126.98467 | directions=256m from exit 1 of Jongak station | phone=02-730-0305 | tollfree= | hours=09:30-21:30 | price=₩15,000 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=Dumpling hot pot is a particularly famous noodle restaurant. Dumpling hot pot here boasts a deep and cool taste of soup with a combination of large dumplings and fresh vegetables. }} * {{eat | name=Eomyongbaek pork soup | alt=엄용백돼지국밥 | url= | email= | address=Jongrogu insadong 3 20 | lat=37.57188 | long=126.98584 | directions=233m from exit 3 of Jongak station | phone= | tollfree= | hours=11:00-21:00 | price=₩13,000 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=It is a restaurant that serves Busan style pork and rice soup in a tranquil hanok atmosphere. The main menu here is pork and rice soup in two styles, clear and thick, and kimchi and kkakdugi, served as basic side dishes, go well with gukbap. }} * {{eat | name=GwanghwamunMijin | alt=광화문미진 | url= | email= | address=Jongrogu Jongro 19 Reumeiereu Jongro Town 116-2 | lat=37.57083 | long=126.97996 | directions=221m from exit 1 of Jongak station | phone=02-732-1954 | tollfree= | hours=10:30-21:00 | price=₩12,000 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=As a traditional buckwheat specialty, cold buckwheat noodles and handmade pork cutlet are the main dishes. The restaurant is spacious and quick-rotating, and the Yeolmu Kimchi and pickled radish served as standard side dishes are delicious. }} * {{eat | name=Dooly snack | alt=둘리분식 | url= | email= | address=146-1 Hyehwa-dong | lat=37.584422 | long=127.001347 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=11:00 - 22:00 | price=- 10000₩ | lastedit=2025-12-14 | content=It is a restaurant that sells snacks in Hyehwa-dong. It sells a variety of menus at low prices. You can only pay in cash. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name= Bar Mou | alt=모우 | url= | email= | address=Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu | lat=37.570696 | long=126.988882 | directions= | phone=+82 70-8946-6448 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=19:00-04:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-10-11 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Miller Time | alt=밀러타임 종로점 | url=http://www.miller-time.co.kr/ | email= | address=11-13, Gwancheol-dong | lat=37.568857 | long=126.985403 | directions= | phone=+82 2-737-4466 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-11 | content= }} * {{drink | name=Queensgard | alt=퀸스가드 | url= | email= | address=115 Seosunra-gil | lat=37.569076 | long=126.98652 | directions= | phone=+82 507-1384-2058 | tollfree= | hours=15:00-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-29 | content=The British pub. Introducing a range of lesser-known British drinks and foods, including infused gins, a variety of London dry gins, British beers, and ciders. }} * {{drink | name=CHILLIN | alt=칠린 | url= | email= | address=1F 41-8, Daehak-ro 11-gil | lat=37.581769 | long=127.000539 | directions= | phone=+82 10-3492-0327 | tollfree= | hours=12:00-24:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-29 | content=An atmospheric cafe and bar on University Road. }} * {{drink | name=AcefourClub | alt= | url= | email= | address=2F, 105 Euljiro-ro | lat=37.566285 | long=126.986643 | directions= | phone=+82 507-1318-9733 | tollfree= | hours=15:00-01:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-29 | content=A coffee and liquor store in a converted tea room. }} * {{drink | name=Sunset Records | alt=선셋 레코드 | url= | email= | address=2F, 11, Euljiro 12-gil | lat=37.567424 | long=126.993378 | directions= | phone=+82 507-1310-6459 | tollfree= | hours=16:00-23:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-29 | content=It's a place that accepts submissions and enjoys singing and drinking. }} * {{drink | name=Friends | alt=프렌즈 | url= | email= | address=1F, 7, Suseok-ro 28-gil | lat=37.571892 | long=126.987913 | directions= | phone=+82 507-1307-5334 | tollfree= | hours=19:00-03:00 | price= | lastedit=2023-10-29 | content=It's a multinational, multicultural bar that doesn't care about race, gender identity, or anything else. }} * {{drink | name=Goen | alt=고엔 | url= | email= | address=Myeongryun 2-ga 8-30 | lat=37.584308 | long=126.999911 | directions= | phone=+82 0507-1319-5042 | tollfree= | hours=16:00-1:00 | price=25000₩ | lastedit=2024-10-07 | content=Goen in Hyehwa is a Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and other traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is known for its fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, providing a comfortable dining experience in a casual setting. }} * {{drink | name=Beonteu Seoul | alt=번트 서울 | url= | email= | address=jongrogu cheonggyechenro 155 | lat=37.56883 | long=126.9949 | directions=239m from exit 12 of Jongno 3 station | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00-21:30 | price=₩8,000 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=Located between Cheonggyecheon and Jongno, it is a three-story large bakery cafe that features a large space and a variety of bakery menus. In particular, it offers a leisurely atmosphere where people can share coffee and bread while enjoying the view of Cheonggyecheon. }} * {{drink | name=Artist Bakery | alt=아티스트 베이커리 | url= | email= | address=Jongrogu yulgokro 45 | lat=37.57636 | long=126.9844 | directions=10m from exit 1 of Anguk station | phone= | tollfree= | hours=07:30-20:00 | price=₩5,000 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=It is a bakery specializing in various kinds of salt bread, featuring a savory and salty taste. }} * {{drink | name=Coffee one | alt=커피원 | url= | email= | address=Jongrogu Saemunanro 3 12 Sinmunro building B1 | lat=37.57125 | long=126.97289 | directions=181m from exit 1 of Gwanghwamun | phone= | tollfree= | hours=07:00-17:00 | price=₩8,500 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=Located in Gwanghwamun, it is famous for its fat sandwiches and various puddings. }} * {{drink | name=SioPangya Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch | alt=시오팡야 광화문D타워점 | url= | email= | address=Jongrogu Jongro3 street 17 | lat=37.57097 | long=126.97894 | directions=136m from 3 exit of Gwanghwamun station | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10:00-20:30 | price=₩3,500 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=Based on authentic Japanese salt bread recipes, it is a takeout specialty store that provides rich salt bread using French gome butter. }} * {{drink | name=Sseolgeuregori Stroop waffle | alt=썰그레고리 스트룹와플 | url= | email= | address=Jongrogu bukchonro 5 28 | lat=37.58078 | long=126.98184 | directions=558m from 1 exit of Anguk station | phone=010-2440-8657 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-19:00 | price=₩3,500 | lastedit=2025-11-28 | content=This cafe specializes in Stroop waffle, an authentic Dutch dessert, and serves fresh waffles that are made on the fly. }} ==Sleep== [[File:Changdeokgung Roof Figures.JPG|thumb|240px|Roof with protective figurines, Changdeokgung]] ===Budget=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Bricks | alt=호텔 브릭스 | url= | email= | address=149 Myeongnyun 3-ga | lat=37.583617 | long=126.998085 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=60,000₩ ~ | lastedit=2025-10-12 | content=It's a quiet hotel. It provides free luggage storage and free Wi-Fi. }} ====Jongo==== * {{sleep | name=Bong House | alt= | url= | email= | address=117-2 MyeongRyun3Ga MyeongRyunDong | lat=37.584 | long=126.997 | directions= | phone=+82 2 6080-3346 | tollfree= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=11:00 | price=₩12,000-105,000 | content=Laid-back friendly guesthouse with Internet, Wi-Fi, purifier, washing machine, air-con, refrigerator, cable TV, gas oven, microwave oven, hair dryer, iron with ironing board and dryer for a fee of ₩5,000. The Bong bar which is right next to the Bong house. With each night stay you can claim 1 free beer from the bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Hostel Korea | alt= | url=http://www.hostelkorea.com | email= | address=178-65 Sungin-dong | lat=37.575 | long=127.020 | directions=4 min from Line 1 Sinseoldong stn exit 11 | phone=+82 2 762-7406, +82 2 766-7406 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=₩25,000, en suite bath from ₩30,000 | content=Friendly English/Chinese-speaking staff. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free laundry, air-con, hot water. }} * {{sleep | name=Seoul Guest House | alt= | url=http://www.seoul110.com/ | email= | address=135-1 Gyedong | lat=37.58026 | long=126.98739 | directions=Metro Line 3, Anguk Station | phone=+82 2 745-0057 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From ₩35,000 | content=Basic rooms with air-con in a traditional Korean-style house. Shared bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and TV. For a higher price you can purchase a room with a private bath, television and computer with Internet. Some find it spartan, other like its homey feel, friendly owner and big, fluffy guard dog. }} * {{sleep | name=Wind Road & Flower Guesthouse | alt= | url= | email=cowindrea@paran.com | address=1F 85-5, Myeongryun-dong 3-ga | lat=37.58428 | long=126.99652 | directions= | phone=+82 2 6407-2012 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm: ₩17,000-19,000 | content=Free internet, laundry also available (but not free). The friendly staff speaks good English. }} * {{sleep | name=Yim's House | alt= | url=http://www.seoulbusinesshotel.com | email= | address=33 Waryong-dong | lat=37.5764 | long=126.9909 | directions=Metro Line 3, Anguk Station | phone=+82 2 747-3332 | tollfree= | fax= | price=En suite singles ₩30,000, doubles ₩38,000 | checkin= | checkout= | content=This excellent value hotel is unsure whether it caters to businessmen or backpackers. Rooms are clean and spacious, and Mr. Yim speaks fluent English.}} ====Hyehwa-dong==== * {{sleep | name=Golden Pond Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.goldenpond.co.kr/ | email= | address=188-16, Myeongryun1ga-dong | lat=37.5822 | long=126.9991 | directions=Metro Line 4, Hyehwa Station, exit #4, 5-minute walk. Airport bus, Sung Kyun Kwan Univ. stop, 3-min walk | phone=+82 2 741-5621, +82 10 9921-5621 (cell) | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Dorm: ₩20,000, single: ₩60,000, double: ₩75,000 | content=Comfortable, young atmosphere, with decent bathrooms and a friendly owner and staff. Two computers available for free Internet use, Wi-Fi throughout. This place is near a lot of pubs and restaurants, but very quiet when you sleep. No curfew. All staff is ready to hang out with guests every night. Sometimes they serve Korean meals for free. Kitchen, free laundry. }} ===Mid-range=== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Artrium Jongno | alt=호텔 아트리움 종로 | url=https://www.seanhotelgroup.com/hotels/atrium-jongno/ko | email= | address=48-26 Inui-Dong | lat=37.57 | long=126.99 | directions= | phone=+82 2-2174-6500 | tollfree= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=11:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-05-04 | content=There are free Wi-Fi and breakfast services. English and Japanese are available. }} ===Splurge=== * {{sleep | name=JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul | alt= | url=http://www.marriott.com | email= | address=279, Cheonggyecheon-ro Jongno-gu Jongno 6(yuk)-ga | lat=37.57 | long=127.01 | directions=on top of Dongdaemun metro station | phone=+82 2-2276-3000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-05-04 | content= }} ==Connect== As with anywhere else in Seoul, there are plenty of PC rooms ('PC Bang') available to go online for a few hours on a good machine for only a few thousand won. {{guidedistrict}} {{IsPartOf|Seoul}} {{geo|37.58070|126.98283}} 32adkdir2pu0na4bcafcbedlhbwj062 0 112862 5289059 5259883 2026-06-07T13:49:35Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289059 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hacienda Heights CA banner.jpg|pgname=Hacienda Heights}} '''Hacienda Heights''' is an unincorporated area in the [[San Gabriel Valley]], a region of [[Southern California]]. This article also deals with the nearby communities of '''La Puente''', '''City of Industry''', '''Rowland Heights''' and '''South San Jose Hills'''. ==Understand== ==Get in== {{mapframe}} Taking the 60 freeway, exit on Hacienda Blvd. ==Get around== ==See== '''Hsi Lai Temple (Coming West)''' is the largest Buddhist temple in North America. ==Do== * {{do | name=Homestead Museum | url=http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/ | email= | address=15415 East Don Julian Rd | lat=34.01906 | long=-117.96557 | directions=North of Hwy 60 at Hacienda Blvd & Don Julian Rd | phone=+1 626 968-8492 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Hsi Lai Temple | alt= | url=http://www.hsilai.org/ | email= | address=3456 Glenmark Dr | lat=33.9758 | long=-117.9678 | directions=1/2 block east of Hacienda, south of Colima | phone=+1 626 961-9697 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{do | name=Schabarum Regional Park | alt= | url=https://parks.lacounty.gov/peter-f-schabarum-regional-county-park/ | email= | address=17250 East Colima Rd | lat=33.9905 | long=-117.9301 | directions= | phone=+1 626 854-5560 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Several miles of hiking trails, access to the Schabarum-Skyline Trail }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Puente Hills Mall | alt= | url=http://www.puentehills-mall.com | email= | address=1600 Azusa Ave | lat=33.9937 | long=-117.9277 | directions=NE of the intersection of Azusa and E Colima Rd | phone=+1 626 912-8777 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The Puente Hills Mall offers AMC 20 (movie) Theaters, Burlington Coat Factory, H&M, Macy's, Hollister, 24 Hour Fitness, Forever 21 and numerous other shops & restaurants in the mall itself and in the immediate surrounding areas not part of the mall. There are other smaller strip malls & free standing establishments lined up along E Colima and along S Asuza Ave between SR-60 and the intersection with E Colima. The mall was the fictional Twin Pines Mall (and later "Lone Pine Mall") in ''[[Back_to_the_Future_tourism|Back to the Future]]'' (1985) and "Back to the Future II" (1989). The filming took place in the south parking lot in front of 24 Hour Fitness (JCPenney at the time of filming) and the entrance into the parking lot from E Colima. }} ==Eat== ==Drink== [[File:Hsilai surrounding.jpg|thumb|City view]] ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Best Western Executive Inn | alt= | url=http://www.bwrowlandheights.com/ | email= | address=18880 Gale Ave | lat=33.9948 | long=-117.8917 | directions=Gale Ave & Nogales St. Northwest of the junction of Hwy 60 and Nogales St (Exit #20). | phone=+1 626 810-1818 | tollfree=+1 800 874-2858 | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-04 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Motel 6 Rowland Heights | alt= | url=https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.ca.rowland-heights.1014.html | email= | address=18970 Labin Ct | lat=33.99237 | long=-117.88996 | directions=Labin Ct & Nogales St. Southwest of the junction of Hwy 60 and Nogales St (Exit #20). | phone=+1 626 964-5333 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-10-04 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vagabond Inn Hacienda Heights | alt= | url=http://www.vagabondinn.com/vagabond-inn-hacienda-heights | email= | address=1239 S. Hacienda Blvd. | lat=34.00787 | long=-117.96485 | directions=NW of the jct of Hacienda Blvd & Hwy 60 (Exit #16) | phone=+1 626 820-6888 | tollfree= | fax=+1 626 820-6001 | checkin=3PM | checkout=11AM | price= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=California 60.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Los Angeles/Downtown|Downtown L.A.]] | minorl1=[[Rosemead]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Riverside]] | minorr1=[[Diamond Bar]] }} {{IsPartOf|San Gabriel Valley}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|33.99483|-117.96638|zoom=14}} cf9edji1s715hax1fi758j9re5qhwi8 0 113413 5289070 4279140 2026-06-07T14:38:59Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289070 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hawalli banner.jpg|pgname=Hawalli}} {{confused|[[Hawaii]], a group of islands in the [[Pacific Ocean]]; also the name for the largest island of this group}} [[File:Qur'anic Manuscript - Sini script.jpg|Qur'anic manuscript at the Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy|thumb|upright=1.5]] '''Hawally''' is the capital of the Hawalli Governorate, a district in the State of [[Kuwait]], about 6 km south of [[Kuwait City]]. Hawally is a large suburb and the commercial center for most computer-related goods in Kuwait. Prior to the first Gulf War, it housed a large number of Palestinians, but many were expelled after the war. Hawally is home to many of the Arab and other expat populations in Kuwait. Hawalli governorate's population as of June 30, 2012 was 820,802 residents. ==Get in== ==Get around== {{mapframe|29.3333|48.0333}} ==See== [[File:Hawalli Imam Baqir Mosque Exterior Small Dome 1.jpg|thumb|Imam Baqir Mosque]] * The Al Qadsiya sports club is in Hawally. Its football stadium is one of the most famous in Kuwait and is a popular venue for many international matches that happen within the region. * Hawally Park is a theme park in the center of the governorate. Close to Hawally Park is Muhallab Mall with many upscale shops. * {{see | name=Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy | alt= | url=http://www.trmkt.com/ | email= | address=1 St, Jabriya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=daily 9-12, also 16ː00-19ː00, except Friday | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content= }} * {{see | name=Bayan Botanical Garden | alt= | url= | email= | address=22 Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Th 09ː00-13ː00 | price= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content=Indoor and outdoor plant exhibits. }} ==Do== ==Buy== Computers, cell phones, electronics, trophies, shishas: each of these products has an "area" along Hawally's major shopping streets, Tunis Avenue, Beirut Avenue and others, where shops selling the same items are grouped directly in proximity or in two or three buildings adjoining each other. Kuwait's largest bookstore, an outlet of the pan-Arab Jarir chain, is located within Hawally Park, and offers an excellent, large selection of both English and Arabic books as well as electronics, stationery and other goods. ==Eat== Hawally is the home to dozens of restaurants of every description. ==Drink== ==Sleep== Hawally is home to numerous international hotels. * {{sleep | name=Best Western Plus Salmiya | alt=فندق بست ويسترن بلس السالميه | url=https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-details.76591.html | email= | address=Block 9, Sayed Yaseen Street, Bld 37 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=KD 23 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content=All the usual amenities of a chain hotel plus a restaurant, massage service, and gym with view of the sea. }} * {{sleep | name=ibis Kuwait Salmiya | alt= | url=https://all.accor.com/hotel/5970/index.en.shtml | email= | address=Salem Al Mubarak Street Salmiya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+965 2573 4247 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=KD 21.18 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content=Another hotel tower, this one with a rooftop terrace, and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. }} * {{sleep | name=Salmiya International Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/salmiyahotel/ | email= | address=Al Dimna St. 5 Ln, Salmiya | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+965 2574 1788 | tollfree= | price=KD 33.60 | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content=Restaurant, buffet breakfast, wifi. }} * {{sleep | name=Symphony Style Kuwait, A Radisson Collection Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.symphonystylehotel.com/ | email= | address=Symphony Style Mall Arabian Gulf Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+965 2577 0000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-02-18 | content=Premier hotel overlooking the sea. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{outlinecity}} {{isPartOf|Kuwait}} {{geo|29.3333|48.0333}} bmtklvy8qqnew1jrs5vy6yxa6bqr10v 0 118812 5289308 5204239 2026-06-08T03:54:16Z ~2026-33775-71 2419929 /* Do */ 5289308 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Cumberland Falls Banner 2.JPG}} [[File:Cumberland Falls Overlook.JPG|thumb|Cumberland Falls Overlook]] '''Cumberland Falls State Resort Park''' is a state park in [[Kentucky]]'s [[Daniel Boone Country]], within the [[Daniel Boone National Forest]]. ==Understand== A Kentucky State Park centered around Cumberland Falls, often called the "Niagara of the South", a natural waterfall 65 feet tall and 125 feet wide. A phenomenon known as a moonbow can be observed around the dates of the full moon. The only other place where this occurs on regular basis is [[Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)|Victoria Falls]] in [[Africa]]. ===History=== Established as a state park on August 21, 1931. The falls have been a tourist attraction since the mi,d-19th century. ===Landscape=== The park lies within the Cumberland Plateau. The landscape here consists of steep walled gorges separated by flat topped ridges of similar elevation. ===Flora and fauna=== ===Climate=== {{climate chart|units=imperial |Corbin |25.0 |44.0 |4.0 |28.0 |49.0 |3.7 |36.0 |58.0 |4.6 |43.0 |68.0 |4.0 |52.0 |75.0 |4.7 |61.0 |83.0 |4.2 |66.0 |86.0 |4.4 |64.0 |85.0 |3.4 |57.0 |79.0 |3.4 |44.0 |69.0 |2.8 |36.0 |58.0 |3.9 |29.0 |48.0 |4.3 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Corbin, Kentucky]] |description={{ForecastNOAA|Cumberland Falls State Resort Park|36.83|-84.34}} }} Kentucky has a moderate climate, characterized by warm, yet moist conditions. Summers are usually warm, and winters cool. An average 46 in (116 cm) of precipitation falls during the year, with spring being the rainiest season. ==Get in== {{Mapframe|36.83853|-84.33849|height=500|width=500|zoom=13|layer=MR}} The park is located 21 miles southwest of [[Corbin]], Kentucky. From I-75, take exit 25 and follow US 25 W south approximately 10 miles to KY 90. Driving west on KY 90 you will arrive at the state park. The route is well marked with signs. ==Fees and permits== There are no fees to enter the park. ==Get around== Visitors can either drive a short distance from the lodge to the falls or hike along the park's trail system. ==See== [[File:Eagle Falls.JPG|thumb|Eagle Falls]] The Cumberland Falls are the main attraction at the park. There are some smaller falls accessible by hiking trails, most notably Eagle Falls and Dog Slaughter Falls. The Bob Blair Museum is located at the falls viewing area and focuses on the natural and Native American history of the area. ==Do== *'''Hiking''' There are 17 miles of hiking trails within the park, some of which connect to the forest service trails of the surrounding Daniel Boone National Forest. *'''Rafting''' The park offers guided rafting trips on the Cumberland River. The season runs from May through October depending on the water levels of the river. *'''Horseback riding''' The park offers guided horse trail tours for riders age 6 and up. The stables are open during weekends in May, September, and October. Daily tours are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Cost is $27 per person. *'''Swimming''' There is an Olympic-sized pool near the DuPont Lodge. Guests of the lodge, cottages, and woodland rooms swim for free. Non guest rates are $4 per adult (13 and up) and $3 per child. The pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. *'''Fishing''' is allowed on the Cumberland River. All persons 16 and older must have a valid Kentucky fishing permit. *'''Tennis, horseshoes, and shuffleboard''' are available to guests of the lodge, cottages, and woodland rooms. Equipment can be checked out at the lodge. *'''Gem mining''' The Cumberland Falls Mining Company is located at the falls viewing area. Different sized bags of material may be purchased and run through a screened flume. Open year round 9AM to 7PM. ==Buy== There is a gift shop located at the falls viewing area. ==Eat== *{{eat | name=Riverview Restaurant | alt= | url=https://parks.ky.gov/corbin/parks/resort/cumberland-falls-state-resort-park | email= | address= | lat=36.83842 | long=-84.33821 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-325-0063 | hours= | price= | content=At the DuPont Lodge, it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hours vary by season. }} *{{eat | name=Snack Shop | url= | email= | address= | lat= 36.83810| long= -84.34384| directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-800-325-0063 | fax= | hours= | price= | content= There is a concession stand near the falls viewing area. It is open April 1 through October 31. }} *[[Corbin]], Kentucky is 21 miles from the park and has many restaurants to choose from. ==Drink== There are no alcohol sales in the park. The closest Kentucky city that allows package alcohol sales is Corbin. ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== *{{sleep | name=DuPont Lodge | url=http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/cumberland-falls/reservations.aspx | email= | address= | lat= 36.83842| long= -84.33821| directions= | phone = | tollfree=+1-800-325-0063 | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=In the park and has 51 rooms available. The park also has 26 Cottages and 20 Woodland Rooms available for rent. The Cottages come in one and two bedroom configurations. They feature fireplaces and full kitchens. The Woodland Rooms are duplex units and have two queen sized beds along with a partial kitchen (refrigerator, sink, and microwave). The lodge, Cottages, and Woodland Rooms are available year round. Reservations can be made through the park website up to one year in advance. }} *[[Corbin]], Kentucky is 21 miles from the park and has several hotels to choose from. ===Camping=== *{{sleep | name=Cumberland Falls State Resort Park | alt= | url=http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/cumberland-falls/reservations.aspx | email= | address= | lat=36.84042 | long=-84.32945 | directions= | phone= | tollfree=+1-800-325-0063 | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content=The park has a campground containing 50 campsites, ranging from primitive to electric/water hookups, and is open from March 15 through November 15. The campground has a comfort station with showers and flush toilets. A camp store carries firewood, ice, and a basic selection of groceries. Reservations may be made through the park website up to one year in advance. A two-night minimum stay is required on weekends and holidays. }} ===Backcountry=== There is no overnight camping allowed in the back country. The park is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest and several forest service trails connect to the park's trail system. ==Stay safe== There are exposed cliffs near the falls viewing area and along some of the trails. '''Be aware of cliff edges''' and keep an eye on small children and pets. '''Secure your food!''' There are black bears active in this part of Kentucky, and the raccoons are pervasive in the camping and lodging areas and will make short work of any unattended food. ==Go next== *[[Big South Fork National Recreation Area]] *[[Daniel Boone National Forest]] {{routebox | image1=Elongated circle 90.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Monticello (Kentucky)|Monticello]] | minorl1=Jct [[Somerset (Kentucky)|N]] [[File:US 27.svg|18px]] [[Harriman-Rockwood|S]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=END | minorr1=Jct [[Corbin|N]] [[File:US 25W.svg|18px]] [[Williamsburg (Kentucky)|S]] }} {{usablepark}} {{geo|36.83853|-84.33849}} {{isPartOf|Daniel Boone Country}} cpt0i7871hg2u28xuot8phlow1csi8t 0 121183 5289100 5288938 2026-06-07T15:40:25Z LPfi 79572 /* Border crossings */ I don't think the American examples are needed here – there are [[Driving in the United States]], [[Driving in Canada]] and [[Driving in Mexico]] 5289100 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Cruise through New Zealand banner.jpg}} '''Driving a car''' gives a traveller more independence and flexibility than scheduled [[transportation]], such as [[air travel]], [[rail travel]], or [[bus travel]], and may be faster or more comfortable than [[Tour cycling|cycling]]. ==Understand== Driving is often the fastest mode of transportation at distances between {{convert|10|km|sigfig=1}} and {{convert|100|km|sigfig=1}}, unless there are traffic jams or the roads are in bad condition. In countries with a [[high speed rail]] network, however, driving between big cities is usually slower than using the trains. Within cities, [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] often beat cars in terms of speed, due to congestion and problems of finding parking. Over small distances even walking can be faster. You might want to find cheap parking for your car for the time you are in the city, or [[rent a car]] only when leaving for the countryside. In sparsely populated areas public transport may be infrequent or non-existent, and in difficult terrain there may be no railway. ==Legal issues== === Driver's license === [[File:Internationaler fuehrerschein 1.jpg|thumb|The IDP uses standardized vehicle classes and symbols for the classes covered.]] Most countries require you to have a valid license before you will be allowed to drive. Although this may or may not actually be enforced in the country you are visiting, you are still strongly advised not to drive without a valid license, as you could be subject to fines and possible imprisonment if caught, and insurance will not cover you in the event of an accident. In addition to having your driver's licence, you may need to satisfy age requirements, such as 18 years for driving a regular car or 21 for heavier vehicles or heavy trailers; for heavy vehicles there may be additional requirements. Most countries allow foreign licenses, especially from neighboring countries and licences that follow international standards; for example [[Canada]] and the [[USA]] accept each others' licenses, as do the [[European Union|EU]] countries. Exceptions include [[Driving in China#Licenses|China]], where a domestic driver's licence is required, and even [[Hong Kong]] and [[Macau]] licences are not valid for driving in the mainland. If your domestic driver's licence fulfils the requirements of the international standard, it will be valid at least in countries that have signed it. If not, it is valid if accompanied by an [[:Wikipedia:International Driving Permit|International Driving Permit]] (IDP) as laid up in the convention. Some countries that have not signed the convention may nevertheless accept your licence accompanied by an IDP. There is also the ISO/IEC 18013, designed to replace the IDP, but it is not widely recognised. The IDP is issued by an authorised body; usually it can be obtained from the automobile association in your country of residence. There are many resellers on the net, not all of them recognised, see [https://internationaldrivingpermit.org a list of approved organisations]. The IDP is valid for a stay of at most a year, and at most for three years from the issuing date. If your country is not part of the convention you may be out of luck. Travellers from countries not issuing IDP may sometimes travel to countries that recognizes IDP, take an exam to obtain the local license and convert it to IDP immediately for international usage. If your stay in a country is much longer than a typical tourist's visit, you will often have to get a local license. This may involve simply exchanging your foreign license for a local one or going through the full courses and testing as a local who has no license would have to. ===Rules of the road=== Nearly all countries follow certain basic rules of the road: stop at red lights and go on green lights; obey mandatory signs; stay within lane lines; stay under the posted speed limit; do not crash into vehicles, motorcyclists, pedestrians, bicyclists, buildings, or other things; carry a license proving one has earned the right to drive; and remain at the scene of an accident. Enforcement may vary, but as a foreigner who doesn't know the details of the driving culture, you should drive defensively and follow the local rules. Other than those basic rules, everything else varies from one country to the next. Always take the time to do some research on the rules of the road where you're going. Pay close attention to everything that is different. Watch a few YouTube videos of city life and scenic drives to observe how people actually drive there. Here are a few of the most common points of divergence to research when driving in another country for the first time: * '''Left v. right''': A majority of countries drive on the right side of the road, but a substantial minority drive on the left. * '''Permissible movements at intersections''': Some countries follow the rule that all movements not prohibited are allowed, while others follow the rule that all movements not authorized are prohibited. * '''Safe distance''': A safe following distance or lane merge in one country is another country's tailgating or cutting someone off. * '''Lane restrictions''': Some lanes are limited to certain users, either all the time or during posted hours. Bus-only lanes are common in many cities. High-occupancy vehicle lanes prohibit solo drivers to encourage carpooling. * '''Turns across opposing traffic''': The majority rule is to turn across opposing traffic from a dedicated turn lane or from the through traffic lane closest to the road's centerline. The minority rule in a few countries is to veer onto the shoulder and turn across all lanes when traffic is completely clear. * '''Turn on red''': In some countries, drivers can turn at an intersection after a complete stop even if the light is red, as long as there is no sign expressly forbidding it. This is usually legal only for turns which do not intersect with crossing or opposing traffic—that is, a right turn in countries that drive on the right, and a left turn in countries that drive on the left. Details may vary across countries with this rule. In others, such turns are treated as a traffic light violation, unless explicitly allowed. * '''Traffic lights''': They can be placed either before, over the middle of, or on the far side of the intersection. When lights are before the intersection you need to stop much earlier before the limit line or crosswalk to see the light change. There may be redundant lights, which results in more visual clutter. The majority rule is that red lights are enforced at all hours. A minority of jurisdictions with very high carjacking rates tolerate red light running late at night, after drivers first slow down to verify there is no cross-traffic. * '''Flashing traffic lights''': Most countries agree that red means stop, yellow means prepare to stop, and green means go, but there is a lot of variety as to what these lights mean when they are flashing or blinking. * '''Stop v. yield''': At intersections without traffic lights all traffic may have to come to a complete stop or you merely have to yield for those with priority – which may be those on the bigger road or those coming from the right (left in countries driving on the left). Turning traffic may have to yield for everybody. Rules on implicit priority (such as in T intersections or for major roads) vary. In some countries priority at most intersections is explicitly signed. * '''Overtaking''': In some countries, you may overtake another on multi-lane highways only in lanes on the side closer to the center line (in some countries known as the fast lane) but not in lanes on the side closer to the shoulder (i.e., the slow lane). In other countries, you may overtake a vehicle on multi-lane highways on either side, or the rules may depend on specifics. * '''Motorcycles''': Lane splitting by motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles may be legal, illegal, or stuck in a gray area in between. * '''Priority at roundabouts''': The majority rule is that traffic entering a roundabout yields to traffic already in the roundabout. The minority rule is that traffic in the roundabout must yield to traffic entering the roundabout. In France a few roundabouts follow the latter rule, while the former is the default. * '''Daylighting''': Some jurisdictions forbid parking along the curb within a certain distance of corners, pedestrian crossings and driveways. This is to reduce collisions caused by obscuring of views of cross-traffic by parked vehicles. * '''Complex intersections and interchanges''': A driver who normally drives simple four-way intersections and T-intersections may be bewildered to encounter their first multi-lane roundabout, single-point urban interchange, or diverging diamond interchange. * '''Allowable uses of highway shoulders''': In certain countries, shoulders on high-speed highways and freeways are strictly limited to emergency parking (for vehicle breakdowns and accidents) and use as a bike lane, especially in rural areas. Those countries strictly prohibit using a highway shoulder as a waiting/pick-up/drop-off/nonemergency parking zone and as a temporary traffic lane by which slower vehicles can give way to faster vehicles. In other countries, it is common for private entrepreneurs driving vans, jeepneys, buses, or taxis to veer onto the highway shoulder to pick up or drop off passengers, or to wait for more passengers on the shoulder near major intersections. In some countries, it is a common courtesy for slower vehicles on two-lane highways to veer onto the shoulder to allow faster vehicles to overtake them without having to veer as far into opposing traffic. * '''Yield or move over for emergency vehicles''': In most countries, drivers are required to yield to and get out of the way of police, fire, and ambulance vehicles when they activate sirens and flashing lights. A few countries have adopted "move over" rules requiring drivers who encounter an emergency vehicle stopped on a highway with flashing lights to change lanes if possible, so that there will be no traffic in the lane adjacent to the emergency vehicle. If a lane change is not possible, drivers must slow down. * '''Speed limits''': Always research whether speeds are posted in miles or kilometres, because the unit is usually not indicated on speed limit signs. A notorious trap is when drivers accustomed to miles, in cars with meters showing miles per hour, drive into metric countries and see a posted speed limit of "80". Then they drive at 80 mph instead of 80 km/h, which is only 50 mph. * '''Warning signs with suggested speeds for curves''': Some countries calibrate posted speeds for the benefit of trucks prone to flipping over at high speeds. Those speeds are far too slow for cars, so local car drivers often become impatient as they follow newly-arrived tourists in rental cars who have not yet caught on. Other countries calibrate posted speeds for cars, meaning that drivers accustomed to whipping around curves at well above suggested speeds will skid out of control when they fail to slow down as suggested. * '''Safety equipment''': Depending upon the country, drivers may be required to carry a warning triangle, a reflective safety vest, a fire extinguisher, or, for drivers who need to wear prescription eyeglasses, a spare set of glasses. * '''Passenger restraints''': Depending on the country, using seat belts may be mandatory or they may be missing. Child restraints may likewise be obligatory or hard to find. The ages and/or heights for when child car seats and booster seats are mandatory also vary widely. * '''Mobile phone use while driving''': Talking on the phone while driving may be forbidden, at least if you don't have hands-free equipment. *'''Use of dashcams''': In some countries, dashcams are prohibited on the ground of invasion of privacy. In other countries dashcams are legal and widely used. In the latter group, local police sometimes invite drivers to come forward if their dashcams may have captured information relating to an accident or crime. * '''Headlights and signal (blinker) use''': Some jurisdictions mandate headlight or daytime running lamp use at all hours, even in daylight on a clear day at midday. There is also much variety as to what situations and how often direction indicators and hazard lights are used – in some countries every lane change must be signalled, or hazard lights may be allowed only in emergencies. If your vehicle's headlights and rear lights are controlled automatically, check that they work as expected. Rear lights may not automatically activate in all conditions where they are important (fog, snow, or rain in daytime). * '''Snow tires''': In winter, several countries require drivers to put winter tires or snow tires on their vehicles. Studded winter tires or snow chains may or may not be allowed. * '''Toll collection''': There are a great many electronic toll collection schemes, but interoperability remains severely limited or non-existent. Drivers on long road trips may have to acquire multiple transponders or tags, deal with a variety of payment apps or web sites, or simply avoid routes where the time saved is not worth the hassle of paying electronic tolls. Tolls may be collected for highways, bridges, tunnels or city centres. * '''Ferries''': When there is no bridge or tunnel available, you may need to take a car ferry to transport your vehicle over a body of water. Ferry operators vary widely as to whether they are free or not free, depart frequently or only at scheduled times, and allow you to stay in your vehicle or require you to exit the vehicle deck and stay on upper decks for the duration of the journey. * '''Pollution/congestion control restrictions''': Certain cities, especially in Europe and Asia, have banned entire classes of vehicles in city centres to control pollution and reduce traffic congestion. These restrictions are usually applicable to specific zones in the city centre during specific hours and days of the week during specific parts of the year, and may also depend upon whether a numeric digit in a vehicle's license plate number is an even or odd number. Violations may lead to substantial fines, not just tolls. * '''Bicyclists and pedestrians''': What rules apply to bicyclists and pedestrians and how disciplined they are varies wildly between countries. Watch out for them. In some countries the vehicle driver is always deemed to be at fault in a collision with them. ===Traffic signs=== {{multiple image | align = right | total_width = 200 | image1 = MUTCD W3-6.svg | alt1 = A diamond-shaped with yellow background and black border, with the words "Draw Bridge" | image2 = Vienna Convention road sign Ab-5-V1.svg | alt2 = A diamond-shaped with yellow background and black border, with a symbol of an open draw bridge | image3 = France road sign A6.svg | alt3 = A triangle with white background and red border, with a symbol of an open draw bridge | footer = The draw bridge warning sign is one of the several signs that remain text-only in the U.S.A. (left), while its equivalents under the Vienna Convention (right) display a symbol of an open draw bridge. }} {{multiple image | align = right | total_width = 200 | image1 = MUTCD R3-3.svg | image2 = Brasil_R-26.svg | image3 = IE_road_sign_RUS-004.svg | footer = Straight ahead only, no turns allowed: U.S.A. (left), Brazil (center) and Vienna (right). The Vienna convention uses a category of mandatory instructions, in most countries round signs with white symbols on blue background (the Brazilian variant is an option). }} About half of the world, including most of Europe and Central Asia, and parts of Africa, follows the 1968 Vienna conventions on road traffic and on signs and signals (developed by the UN, based on the European tradition). If you are used to driving in one such country, most signs and rules will be familiar. The signs in these countries are mostly pictograms, which require no knowledge of the language. The meaning of some symbols may still not be self-evident, and additional signs may be textual, such as a parking sign having an addition of "residents only". Those who are not concerned by the main sign should not need to understand the auxiliary signs. China is not a signatory to the Vienna convention but uses a system that is very similar. You need a Chinese driving licence in China. Another important standard is the domestic US standard, the ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices'', which has influenced much of the world. Australia, Canada and Mexico follow a system modeled after the US tradition, which for regulatory signs and warning signs relies more heavily on text in the respective national languages. South America, South-East Asia, Ireland, Japan and New Zealand use different adaptions and mixtures of both the above traditions. Guide signs are one of the biggest points of divergence. Most countries use green guide signs on highways because studies have found that green is the most visually pleasing option for the majority of drivers who can see that color. Some countries prefer blue guide signs to be considerate to disabled persons with red-green colorblindness, to whom green guide signs may appear hideous. Many countries in Asia and some in Europe and Africa do not use the Latin alphabet. Some of them provide transliterations below native names on most guide signs. However, even those who normally provide them may not provide them consistently, and may not provide transliterations or translations on other types of signs, such as mandatory instruction or warning signs. If a country uses too many untranslated mandatory signs to memorize in advance, then let others do the driving. === Enforcement === The police may be more or less visible, and there may be several authorities dealing with vehicles on the road. Usually, if somebody tries to stop you, the default is that you should comply. However, in some countries fake police, other roadside scams or outright robbery are common – see country articles. There may be roadblocks for random checks. In some countries, police in cars may stop you by a special red and blue light without first overtaking; stop at first opportunity. As you are stopped, police often asks to see your and your car's papers, and there may be a sobriety breath test, regardless of whether you are suspected of anything. In countries with widespread armed criminality, police may be concerned about their own safety, and you should be very careful not to do sudden moves or anything unexpected – it could be interpreted as reaching for a gun (in your pocket or elsewhere). This applies also to mostly orderly countries like the USA. To be calm and polite may pay anywhere. Don't try to leave before the police tells you to. In some countries, fines are usually paid directly to the police. Where bribery is common, this includes "fines" for misdemeanors you did not commit. In other countries, you just get a ticket, to be paid at the police office or some other place or as a bank transfer. Tickets may be directly delivered to the owner of the car (which may be your car rental company). There is much variation as to whether traffic enforcement cameras are allowed or banned, stationary or mobile, publicized or secret, signed or unsigned, deliberately hidden or prominently positioned, and what exactly they are allowed to enforce. In some countries, they can be used to enforce only speed limits or red lights, in others they are used to enforce a wide array of rules. AI may be used to find the misdemeanors and in some countries tickets are issued automatically, in others a human must manually review the recorded evidence. == Insurance policies == Check your insurance; not all policies cover international travel and even those that do may not meet the requirements of a destination's regulations. You ''really'' do not want to find yourself having to appear in court because of an accident your insurance did not cover, especially when the court may be far from your home or may operate in a foreign language. Nor do you want bills your insurance does not cover, whether auto repair, legal or medical. If you are driving across an international border, you may need to purchase additional insurance. Whether or not your insurance is valid in a neighbouring country depends on which specific country you are driving into. For instance, U.S. insurance will typically cover you for driving into Canada but not Mexico, and Malaysian insurance will typically cover you for driving into Singapore or Brunei but not Thailand or Indonesia. Even if your insurance covers you in the country you are driving into, that country may still insist that you purchase insurance from a local provider. Most countries mandate that you have at least third party liability insurance to be allowed to drive legally. However, the minimum coverage for this insurance vary greatly between jurisdiction; for instance, in Australia, compulsory third party insurance is only required to cover medical expenses, while in the United States, some states only require coverage for property damage (though in such states, it is mandatory for your insurance to cover your own medical expenses), while others require coverage for both medical expenses and property damage. For additional peace of mind, it is highly advisable that you obtain comprehensive insurance coverage that covers all of the above, as well as stolen vehicles and damage to your own vehicle. In most developed countries, you just need to liaise with your own insurance company, who will liaise with the other party on your behalf. The exception is the United States, where you are responsible for liaising with the other party's insurance company by yourself if they were at fault, or suing them for damages if they were uninsured (though you can purchase coverage for accidents with uninsured drivers for an additional premium). == Car rental == {{main|Car rental}} Renting a car is often more practical than bringing your own, but there are many things to watch out for. Check the small print and make sure to note initial condition of the car, not to be told to pay for earlier damage. You usually pay per day (although long rentals may be cheaper), so you might want to plan on having a car just certain days. In many cases the requirements for driving a rental car are higher than for a driver's license in and of itself. For example, there may be a higher age limit or the rental company may require a certain number of years of experience driving. If you have renewed you license recently, it might be wise to keep the old one to prove that you have, in fact, been driving for a longer time. ==Transmission== While in [[North America]], [[Middle East]], [[East Asia]], [[Oceania]] and [[Southeast Asia]], most of the cars have automatic transmissions, in [[Europe]], and [[South America]] most of the cars have manual transmissions, although in the wealthier countries in Europe, there is a gradual transition to automatic vehicles in the 2020s. Small European car rental agencies may not have any vehicles with automatic transmissions, and even at international rental agencies, supply of automatic vehicles can be limited to large and luxury vehicles. == On the road == === Border crossings === [[File:2018-StallerSattelW.jpg|thumb|Passing from Austria to Italy by the Staller Pass: no border formalities, but driving in the mountains can be a challenge – and some roads are engineering feats. At 2,052 m, this pass is closed in winter, and due to the narrow road prohibited for caravans.]] Some borders may be no problem to cross with your own car, but many rental contracts forbid driving to certain neighboring countries or even some regions and jurisdictions of the same country. This may be, e.g., because of higher crime rates, worse road conditions or extreme climates. You may also need more documentation than at home, e.g. proving ownership. Often you need a sign showing the nationality of your car. At some borders, you need to change the side of the road that you drive on. Bringing a vehicle into some countries requires a [[Carnet de Passages]]; like the IDP this is usually obtained from the automobile association in your home country. ===Driving on the other side of the road=== [[File:Countries driving on the left or right.svg|539x539px|thumb|Countries driving on the left (blue) or right (red)]] {{nowrap|Driving in a}} country where traffic moves on the opposite side of the road takes a bit of getting used to, but lots of people manage it when they drive abroad, and you can too. If driving on the left (right), remember to make tight left (right) turns and wide right (left) turns, and to pass/overtake on the right (left). Generally, countries that drive on the left use cars where the driver sits on the right side of the car, and vice versa. This puts the driver closer to the center of the road for better visibility. The windshield wiper controls and turn signals are typically on reversed sides depending on which side of the car the driver's seat is on. When you're still getting used to it, you'll probably turn the windshield wipers on by mistake a few times when you're trying to hit the turn signals. The brake and accelerator are ''not'' reversed; the brake is on the left and accelerator is on the right regardless. Likewise, the shift pattern stays the same regardless of the position of the driver, so in most manual transmission vehicles the first gear is to the left and forwards, the second gear is to the left and backwards, and so on. Staying centered in your lane can be a challenge – drivers from right-side countries who are used to sitting on the left side of the vehicle will tend to instinctively veer to the left when sitting on the right side of a vehicle, and vice versa. Try looking through your side mirrors to get a sense of how close you are to the lines. ===Motion sickness=== [[Motion sickness]] is most likely to affect children and young people. Vulnerable individuals should get medication, or at least keep eyesight on the outdoor environment. === Road conditions === Road conditions and driving habits vary from country to country and between regions. If you will drive in winter or in mountains, check implications of [[winter driving]]. If you may be using unpaved roads or roads in bad condition, check what to expect, and also the fine print of your insurance and rental contracts. In sparsely inhabited areas navigating may involve some challenges and breaking down or losing your way is worse than near people. Have and use a map, and make sure your [[GPS navigation|GPS]] will work as expected. === Fuel === Fuel '''prices''' vary considerably from one country to the next. Fuel is often cheap in oil-producing countries, but this relationship is not so straightforward: Norway is a big oil producer with some of the world's highest prices for petrol, while in the car-crazed USA, keeping retail gasoline prices down is politically important. Because of different taxation across borders, filling up before crossing or getting over the border before filling up can save you money. Don't gamble with the last liters though. When renting a car, you might want to know how thirsty your first choice is. In the USA this is measured as ''miles per gallon'', while in most of Europe the measure is ''litres per 100 km''. In the former case you want a big figure (such as 53), in the latter a small one (such as 4.5). Typical fuel efficiency varies between countries, as does what kind of driving is assumed for the measures, and the testing procedure itself (unified across the [[European Union|EU]] though). Fuel '''quality''' also varies, and what different qualities are called. In many countries you can buy a type that suits your car where it is cheapest, while in others you may want to stick to the most reputable chains. Diesel is commonly cheaper due to lower taxation in some European countries but it may be rare or unavailable in other countries. You can't drive a gasoline car with diesel or vice versa. The type of service in fuel stations differs: * '''Full service''' — An attendant operates the pumps, often wipes the windshield, and sometimes checks the vehicle's oil level and tire pressure, then collects payment and perhaps a small tip. * '''Minimum service''' — An attendant operates the pumps. In some countries self-service is prohibited. * '''Self service''' — The customer performs all required service. Signs informing the customer of filling procedures and cautions are displayed on each pump. In countries with low crime rates, customers are still allowed to pump first and then pay a cashier for the price of the fuel actually pumped. Otherwise, customers may be required to pay first before they pump, either by preauthorizing a credit or debit card or depositing cash with a cashier. * '''Unstaffed''' — Using cardlock (or pay-at-the-pump) system, these are completely unstaffed. Self-service stations are found in many developed high-wage countries like the United States, Canada and much of Europe, while full-service stations are commonly found (and are sometimes the only type of fuel station available) in many developing countries. There are several jurisdictions that do not allow self-service at gas stations for safety reasons – station attendants '''must''' be the ones to pump gas. These include [[Brazil]], [[China]], [[Turkey]], [[South Africa]], [[Uruguay]], [[North Korea]], a few other developing countries, and the state of [[New Jersey]] in the United States. === Parking === Parking can be a hassle, especially in cities. Parking rules differ between countries. A violation may result in a hefty fine, a "boot" on your car tire, or seeing your car towed away. Parking locations include curbside spaces, parking lots at ground level, and multi-level parking garages which may be above-ground, below-ground, or both. Some parking facilities do not charge for parking. Parking time may still be limited. For free curbside parking [[Driving in Europe#Costs|in European cities]], a parking disc – a clock-like ticket which indicates parking time – is often used. It can often be acquired from various retail locations, kiosks, gas stations, and police stations. At facilities that do charge, payment schemes vary considerably: * A valet takes the car from you at the entrance and hands you a ticket. When you return, you present the ticket to the valet, who demands payment and retrieves your car. * An attendant demands payment at the facility entrance. * An attendant roams the facility on foot and demands payment from drivers as they park. * A parking meter charges for time to occupy a particular space. It is often used for curbside parking in American cities. * A vending machine either issues a timed receipt to be placed on your car dashboard, or the machine records your license plate number and then issues a receipt which you can keep with you. * The facility has entrance and exit gates and you must push a button to take a ticket to open the entrance gate. Upon return, you insert the ticket into a vending machine and pay for the time used, then insert the ticket into a reader to open the exit gate. * The entrance gate has a camera which automatically reads your license plate number. Upon return, you pay by that number at a vending machine. The exit gate will open automatically after its camera recognizes your license plate number and verifies that you already paid. * The parking facility has signs for QR codes which cause a smartphone to connect to a web site or app where one may pay for parking. * By app. You install the app and add your license plate number and credit cards details. When parking, you tell the app where you parked and how long you are going to stay. You may have the option of later prolonging or shortening your parking time. === Accidents and breakdowns === {{see also|Tips for road trips#If you break down}} In case of accident, practices differ. Check up on whether you are expected to stay at the site until police have arrived and interviewed you. In some countries you are obliged to stop to help if you see an accident, in others the accident is probably a scam and stopping might be dangerous. Before doing anything else, secure your own safety: activate the hazard lights, put on your reflective vest and have somebody put the warning triangle at an appropriate distance. If you had a breakdown and want help from passing cars, lifting your motorhood can do the trick, regardless of your actual problem. You might be able to call an [[Automobile associations|automobile association]] for help. In severe cases, to secure the victims' breathing and to call for help are essential. In any case, watch out for airbags that weren't triggered, but may be at any time, and be aware that electric cars may run forward with no warning, if the driver happens to move their foot. Cars catching fire and exploding is reasonably rare. New cars (since 2018 in the EU) may have an eCall button, to get the car to call emergency services (which it already did if it registered the accident). Don't rely on the automatics though, speak to them yourself. If you don't have a phone or it doesn't get signal, in some countries there are emergency phones in tunnels and along some highways. Even if you are not legally required to, it is always a good idea to report any traffic accidents to the local police as soon as possible, as insurance companies will often need a timely police report to process your claim. If there are no injuries and the vehicles involved can be driven safely, you can usually just drive to the nearest police station to lodge the report. Before doing that, make sure you document the scene thoroughly by taking time-stamped photos of the scene from as many angles as possible, as well as photos of damage to all vehicles involved. Also be sure to exchange information with all drivers involved; at minimum you should get their contact details, as well as photos of their driver's licence, vehicle registration plate number and proof of insurance that displays the policy number. In case of [[Wildlife accidents|wildlife collisions]], in some countries you are required to report them to the emergency services even when no people were hurt. Note the place: landmarks, distance from last known place, coordinates (from your GPS). In some countries it is common practice to mark the place to make it easy to find. If the animal might be dangerous (a bear, a boar or the like), drive a bit further before doing the marking and tell the distance when reporting the accident. Don't try to kill a severed animal by yourself unless you are sure you can do it properly. ==Destinations== === Africa === In Africa, most transport infrastructure is not developed, and it is hard to get around, even by car, in many places of Africa. Continued political instability and frequent regime changes in Africa will further underfund new road construction in Africa. If you do wish to drive in African countries, North African countries and South Africa do have generally good road networks in urban areas, but in many other countries in Africa, driving can be dangerous due to the poor condition of many road networks. ==== Morocco ==== {{main|Driving in Morocco}} Comparatively easy to get to from Europe, by ferry from Spain. The mountains and deserts can be explored by car. Note temporary car import bureaucracy. The signs are similar to those in most of Europe; text is usually in French and Arabic. ==== Nigeria ==== [[Nigeria#By car|Nigeria]] is not part of the most standard international Road Traffic Convention and as such will require either the Nigerian license or a ''special'' International Driving Permit valid only for driving in Nigeria, Somalia and Iraq – not the common IDP. ==== Réunion ==== {{main|Driving in Réunion}} Many of Réunion's natural attractions, including its pitons, cirques and mountains, are accessible only by car. Public transport operates only in cities. ==== South Africa ==== {{main|Driving in South Africa}} South Africa is quite a large country, and a lot of the attractions are in rural areas. Therefore, public transport isn't good everywhere, and driving is popular. === Asia === New road construction has not always kept up with growing traffic, and congestion is a major problem, especially in urban centers. Still, a car is often a good and sometimes the only way to explore more remote areas. Bringing a car might necessitate a number of forms and permits; you will probably need an international driving permit and for some countries a Carnet de Passages for the vehicle. Mainland China requires their own driving licence. In East Asia (countries like [[China]], [[Japan]], and [[South Korea]]), many places have good public transport and rail travel systems, and [[high-speed rail]] is often the preferred mode of intercity travel within a country in East Asia, so there is usually no need to drive. Southeast Asian countries (excluding Singapore) have a strong car culture; while public transport is available in large cities, a car is a preferred way to get around elsewhere (only Singapore has an extensive and good public transport system). In South Asia (countries like [[India]] and [[Bangladesh]]), as well as in West Asia (countries like [[Israel]] and [[Jordan]]), popular intercity bus systems serve most destinations of interest and buses are preferred a form of public transport there, but in some West Asian countries like [[United Arab Emirates]] and [[Saudi Arabia]], strong car culture does occur. In Central Asia, transport infrastructure, such as highways, are underdeveloped, and travelling by car is challenging. All of Asia is part of Asian Highway Network, the Asian continent counterpart of the European network or the Interstate Highway System. While a number of countries in Central Asia, such as Uzbekistan, are part of European route network, road signs in many Asian countries do not identify E-routes. Some, such as North Korea and Turkey, do not identify AH-routes. ==== China ==== {{main|Driving in China}} You must have a Chinese license to drive in China. Driving in China is also chaotic, so it is often wise to hire a driver or take taxis to get around. If you do want to drive in China, though, a lot of information about how others drive is very useful. China's major cities generally have good public transportation networks, so you are highly advised to make use of those instead when possible. ===== Hong Kong ===== {{main|Driving in Hong Kong}} Hong Kong has the highest use of public transport anywhere in the world and its public transport network is among the world's best. As a result, rental cars are rare and parking is expensive and difficult to find, especially in Hong Kong's centre and in [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]], and is also susceptible to frequent traffic jams. You can get almost everywhere by buses, trains or ferries. A car is useful only in rural areas such as parts of the [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]]. ==== India ==== {{main|Driving in India}} The rail network of [[India]] is the third largest in the world, and the rail system is efficient, if not always on schedule. Tracks running well over 60,000 km help connect over 7,500 stations, ferrying nearly 20 million people every day and connect major cities like [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Hyderabad]] and [[Pune]]. However, driving a car or taking India's extensive network of buses can be done especially where railways do not operate, especially needing your car to go to the countryside, or using India's extensive network of buses to get to destinations like Sarbhan. When driving in India, it is best to avoid driving in major cities. Traffic accidents are very common, including driver deaths, especially in major cities. Wrong-way driving, potholes, overloading and speeding are very common issues. Also, the pollution caused by cars and other private vehicles are a severe problem. ==== Indonesia ==== {{main|Driving in Indonesia}} Driving in [[Indonesia]] is generally not recommended due to atrocious driving habits and variable infrastructure, but doable. While high-speed toll roads exist across [[Java]] and [[Sumatra]], and in parts of [[Bali]], [[Kalimantan]] and [[Sulawesi]], most other highways in Indonesia are two-lane paved roads with homes and businesses by the roadside. Road signs are a mix of European and American standards. While there is a strong car culture, the most common vehicle in Indonesia is the motorcycle. Congestion is a serious problem especially in [[Jakarta]], and the highways can become congested during the Eid al-Fitr exodus (''mudik''). ==== Israel ==== Israel's extensive network of buses is all you'll need to get to well-known destinations like [[Tel Aviv]] and [[Jerusalem]], and even smaller towns usually see some service, though it may be less frequent. Local public transport in Israel is also generally good, but Israeli rail travel services are generally lacking (Israeli rail services generally serve Tel Aviv and surrounding areas only). However, when going to places like the countryside, small towns that are poorly served by public transport or intercity bus travel, or lesser-known destinations, a car may be useful, but try to avoid destinations like the Palestinian-controlled [[Gaza Strip]] as they are war zones. If you wish to drive in Israel, stay up-to-date with the current security situation and follow the travel advisories first on which destinations to avoid, then get an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an Israeli licence (the latter option is for permanent residents), and you may rent a car. ==== Japan ==== {{main|Driving in Japan}} With an efficient and very punctual rail network, driving in Japan is not necessary but doable, especially when going into rural destinations public transport doesn't cover well. ==== Kazakhstan ==== The transport infrastructure of Kazakhstan is underdeveloped, and it is mostly hard to get around, even with a car. That being said, a car is necessary to get around smaller cities and the countryside in Kazakhstan, but the roads can be in poor condition, due to many of the roads not being paved since the Soviet times. Road signs do follow international conventions and are inherited from the Soviet times. If you do road trips in Kazakhstan, don't expect any locals to speak any language other than Kazakh or Russian. ==== Macau ==== Macau, part of China, has very limited space when it comes into driving; you should not drive in Macau. Instead, punctual buses should be used instead of driving whenever possible. ==== Malaysia ==== {{main|Driving in Malaysia}} Since public transport is usually not good in Malaysia, cars are very popular, and most Malaysians drive to get around. That said, [[Kuala Lumpur]] is now served by a decent public transportation network that covers most of the main tourist sites. A car is also useful for crossing from Malaysia into Thailand, as neighbouring Thailand has infrequent public transport outside of major cities, though you will need to purchase additional insurance. However, driving a rental car from Malaysia into Singapore is not recommended, as most rental companies prohibit it, and even those that allow it will charge you extra to do so, and will not allow you to drop the car off in Singapore. Singapore has a good public transportation network, and can be reached from Malaysia by bus or train. If you are coming from Singapore, you should only pick up your rental car after crossing the border into Malaysia. ==== North Korea ==== Private transport is strictly forbidden in North Korea. All your transport needs will be dealt with by your tour company. Most of the time this means buses, although tour groups visiting remote sites (e.g. [[Paekdusan]], Mount Chilbo) occasionally use chartered flights by Air Koryo. Wandering around on your own (including driving your own car) is not allowed, and you are required to have a guide to escort you at all times. ==== Pakistan ==== Although Pakistan has a strong car culture, it is generally not recommended to drive in Pakistan. Many drivers are untrained and unlicensed, and driver aggression is common there. Drivers frequently disregard speed limits, stop signs and traffic lights. If you do wish to get around Pakistan by car, make sure you choose a good driver, or consider training and licencing before renting a car instead (but before renting a car, you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a Pakistani driving licence). ==== Philippines ==== {{main|Driving in the Philippines}} Almost all foreign travellers can drive in the Philippines up to three months, where applying for a Philippine driver's license is necessary for long-term stays. As a former American colony, the Philippines has a vibrant car culture, though there are more motorcycles than cars and rental motorcycles are much common than rental cars. Major highways may be up to international standards, but roads can be narrow and congested, and take you to the middle of villages and towns. Driving in the Philippines is nerve-racking, with reckless passing, speeding and dangerous lane changes, and motorcyclists anywhere. Most large cities have good public transportation (trains, buses, jeepneys), and there is a good network of airlines and buses for long-distance travel: visitors are suggested to take them instead. ==== Russia ==== {{main|Driving in Russia}} Russia is the largest country in the world, and many of the areas, including many metropolitan areas, are poorly served by all means of transport, even by car. While a car is necessary to get around the countryside and small to medium-sized cities, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on routes like the [[Kolyma Highway]]; minor and remote roads may be in very bad shape. ==== South Korea ==== {{main|Driving in South Korea}} South Korea is home to the automobile companies Kia and Hyundai, both of which have a worldwide presence. Although intercity rail and intercity bus systems in South Korea serve most parts of the country, in some areas, a car may be needed, especially in areas where public transport is not available. ==== Thailand ==== {{main|Driving in Thailand}} Thailand has a strong car culture, but beware that traffic jams can occur in Bangkok and other large cities. [[Bangkok]] has a decent public transportation network that covers all the main tourist destinations, and you are advised to use that when possible. ==== Vietnam ==== {{main|Driving in Vietnam}} In Vietnam, a car is essential to get around in smaller cities and the countryside. However, much of the country's road network is in poor condition, causing a high rate of accidents. Any communication with police and emergency services may be difficult without knowing a bit of Vietnamese. As a communist country, the government prefers public transport over private transport, but many places in Vietnam are poorly served by public transport. Even in big cities, public transport is not good and is subjected to overcrowding, but [[Hanoi]] and [[Ho Chi Minh City]] now have their first metro lines. Vietnam follows the 1968 Vienna conventions, like, for example, most of Europe and Central Asia, so most rules and signs will be familiar to those who have driven there. === Europe === {{main|Driving in Europe}} Europe generally has good road networks, although high population density means that there can be a lot of other cars on the road, making driving more difficult, and there are remote areas where roads are in bad condition. Driving in cities is often problematic and there is good public transportation, so a car is usually needed only for the countryside. In most countries the signs and rules follow the 1968 Vienna conventions. *[[Driving in Denmark]] *[[Driving in Finland]] *[[Driving in France]] *[[Driving in Germany]] *[[Driving in Iceland]] *[[Driving in Italy]] *[[Driving in Norway]] *[[Driving in Poland]] *[[Driving in Portugal]] *[[Driving in Russia]] *[[Driving in Spain]] *[[Driving in Sweden]] *[[Driving in Switzerland]] *[[Driving in the United Kingdom]] === Oceania === In Oceania, especially in Australia and New Zealand, road networks are in good condition. Most adults in Oceania drive to get around their respective cities. ==== Australia ==== {{main|Driving in Australia}} Australia has a strong car culture, and most adult Australians drive to get around their respective cities. While public transportation is available in the larger cities, a car is essential to get around in smaller cities and the countryside. Much of Australia's population lives in a relatively small area on the southeast coast, and travel between the southeastern coastal cities of [[Brisbane]], [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]] is possible if you have a few days or longer. However, to get to [[Perth]], you have to travel great distances across Australia's outback country. The traffic signs are similar to the US MUTCD. ====New Caledonia==== {{main|Driving in New Caledonia}} Many of the world's best scuba diving sites can only be reached by car, and a car is also necessary to explore the mountain ranges of Grande Terre. ==== New Zealand ==== {{main|Driving in New Zealand}} Cars are very popular in New Zealand, and a car is necessary if you want to see New Zealand's beautiful countryside. New Zealand uses a mixture of the US standard and the Vienna conventions in its signage. *[[Buying or renting a vehicle in New Zealand]] *[[Renting a motorhome in New Zealand]] === North America === Although Germany is the birthplace of the automobile and its inventor, Karl Benz, the United States is the first country to embrace consumerist car culture. With American influence, car culture spread north to Canada, and south into Mexico and Central America, and as a result, most adults in North America (generally in Canada, United States, Mexico) drive to get around their respective cities. If you do not want to drive, popular intercity bus systems (like Greyhound for example) serve most destinations of interest (but be careful that there is little security), as much of the rail network in North America is generally built for freight (although passenger rail travel is experiencing a revival in North America starting in the 2020s). The United States is also the birthplace of MUTCD, which has influenced road signage across the Western Hemisphere, including North America. ==== Canada ==== {{main|Driving in Canada}} Like its neighbour to the south, Canada has a strong car culture. As Canada is rather sparsely populated, cars are necessary to get around the countryside and small to medium-sized cities. Most of Canada's roads are in the south, due to the low population density and extremely cold weather in the north. ==== Mexico ==== {{main|Driving in Mexico}} Mexico has a strong car culture like its neighbour to the north. Cars are necessary to get around the countryside and small to medium-sized cities. ==== United States ==== {{main|Driving in the United States}} The United States is the country where cars dominate the most, and must be used if you want to get the best idea of the American countryside, its history, and important destinations throughout. Since the United States is large, especially when compared to its population, there are opportunities to "hit the road" and be far from busy highways, or opportunities to get off the road altogether. With very few exceptions, even major cities like [[Los Angeles]], [[Detroit]], [[Miami]] and [[Houston]] tend to be poorly served by public transport, and having a car is generally the best way to get around. The contiguous United States has good and well-maintained network of Interstate Highways, making it a breeze to drive between nearby major cities. * [[Off-roading in California]] * [[Off-highway vehicle riding in Oregon]] === South America === Popular intercity bus systems serve most destinations of interest, but by car you can reach also places that aren't served (or are badly served) by public transport. Expect busy traffic in large cities and extremely variable road conditions in the countryside. For traffic rules and signs, most countries in South America have adopted some mixture of the US standards and the UN ones (the 1968 Vienna conventions). To what degree they follow each varies. ==== Argentina ==== {{main|Driving in Argentina}} You need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an Argentinian licence to drive in Argentina. As Argentina is a large country, even metropolitan areas like [[Mar del Plata]] and [[Tucumán]] are poorly served by public transport (other than intercity buses), so consider driving to experience the beauty of most of Argentina. ==== Brazil ==== {{main|Driving in Brazil}} In Brazil, there is a strong car culture, due to the poor quality of public transport in most major cities. A car is preferred to get around Brazil outside of major cities. ==== Chile ==== {{main|Driving in Chile}} Chile is a country where getting the driving license is the most difficult phase. You need to proof that you have the national identification number and you have completed basic studies in order to obtain a Chilean driving licence. ==== Paraguay ==== There is a large extensive network of highways in Paraguay; Paraguay is good for driving, especially where buses do not operate. ==== Peru ==== As Peru lacks any high-speed rail lines, the country's extensive network of buses, or driving a car, are generally the only ways to get around Peru. A car is more recommended for exploring the countryside, as public transport may be less frequent in many parts of rural Peru. International Driving Permits are accepted, as are some foreign licenses depending on the country. ==== Uruguay ==== Uruguay's extensive network of buses is all you'll need to get to well-known destinations like [[Colonia]], [[Montevideo]], and [[Punta del Este]], and even smaller towns usually see some service, though it may be less frequent. But a car is useful for exploring the countryside, and for avoiding time-consuming connections when traveling around the country's interior (most bus lines radiate out from Montevideo). International Driving Permits are accepted, as are some foreign licenses depending on the country. ==== Venezuela ==== A large and paved road network (which comprises approx. 82,000 km) make Venezuela an attractive country for exploring with your own car. Many roads are in good condition but there are also gravel and dirt roads for which an off-road vehicle is recommended – especially during the rainy season from May to October. If you do wish to drive in Venezuela, consider knowing some Spanish. ==Stay safe== {{multiple image | align = right | footer = In some areas you have to look out for [[Animal collisions|wildlife and livestock]]. | image1 = Slovenia road sign IV-15.svg | width1 = 100 | caption1 = Frogs | image2 = MUTCD-CA SW59.svg | width2 = 80 | caption2 = Bears | image3 = Vienna Convention road sign Aa-15a-V1-LHT.svg | width3 = 90 | caption3 = Cows }} Road safety differs between countries, but most of what you learnt in the driving school is equally relevant abroad. You may want to remind yourself of some advice you haven't had use for where you usually drive. If the climate, road conditions, driving culture or other circumstances differ from what you are used to, you might need to read up on and even practise some measures, such as how to handle slippery conditions or to keep an eye open for wildlife. In some regions, roads may be of very bad quality, with potholes or damaged sections with no warnings, in some the climate poses a challenge, in some reckless driving is common. With proper preparation, some of the dangers can be mitigated or minimised, and in some countries, it may be better to leave the driving to the locals. Avoid unsealed roads if possible, particularly of those close to the equator. A general rule is to always behave predictably: use turn signals, never turn by a sudden thought, never suddenly accelerate when approaching a crossroads. That way others can compensate for things you do oddly. At home you can get away with less carefulness, but the less familiar the environment, the bigger the risks. === Drugs === [[Alcoholic beverages|Alcohol]], [[cannabis]], some [[medication]] and some other substances share the common characteristic that they may reduce drivers' attention. No matter why you take them, ''never'' drive when you have recently taken them. You can request your friend or hire a designated driver. ===Bicycles=== [[File:Hong Kong road sign 260 A.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Beware of bicycles. Sign from [[Hong Kong]].]] {{seealso|Urban cycling}} If you are unused to bicycles, watch out! Rules differ by country, but there are several dangerous situations. The main thing is that you should behave predictably and look for them – if you only look for cars before turning or opening a door, you may kill a fast cyclist you didn't notice. In city traffic, cyclists may well be faster than you. Often they use the right edge of the road or lane, and especially when you slow down to turn or park, they may close in in no time. Make sure to use your blinkers and to specifically look for them. Never forget one you see, thinking they are too far away to matter. Always check for cyclists before opening a door. In some countries, cyclists may be allowed to use the left side of the road (or cycle in the opposite direction on unidirectional roads) and thus surprise you. Sometimes they do even if not allowed to. An especially hazardous situation is when there is a bidirectional cycleway on your side of a street you are going to cross. Remember to look also for those to your right on the cycleway. (The other way around where you drive to the left). In countries were cycling is common, you often have several categories: old or less fit people cycling at jogging speed and those racing faster than city car traffic. Some may follow rules precisely, and trust you to do the same, while others may be totally ignorant. Don't trust your first impression of biking in the country. ===Animals=== If there are animals on the roads, mind that they don't know traffic rules and may behave unpredictably, especially if startled. In countries where animals on the road are rare, you may still encounter a rider with a horse. Make sure you overtake with wide enough margins not to startle the horse. Until you can overtake, keep a generous distance. Don't use your horn and avoid other noise, such as by accelerating quickly (the noise from brakes using compressed air). Sometimes the rider may signal their intentions, and they may let you pass at a time and spot of their choosing. ===Fatigue=== Fatigue can be fatal. If you are driving for many hours in a row, take a break to get some fresh air, stretch your legs and most importantly switch off from driving for a bit. If you drive into the night or early morning, not only is it more dangerous due to it being dark but there is every chance you can start to nod off. If you leave early in the morning or don't have a lot of sleep before heading out, you should be aware that you may not be at your sharpest. Caffeine can only help so much: the only real cure for fatigue is sleep. In developed countries, it is common for drivers on long-distance journeys to pull over at roadside rest areas or parking lots to take a brief nap for an hour or two, then resume driving once they feel refreshed. In areas with high violent crime rates, especially in developing countries, some drivers also take such roadside naps, but they are not recommended because of the risk of being attacked while asleep. When driving in such areas, you should plan on driving only when you are certain you can stay wide awake through your planned itinerary for a given day, and you should also plan on diverting to a hotel or motel in a reasonably safe area if you become too drowsy to drive. ===Phone=== Most people use their phones to navigate. Do not let your phone distract you. A dashboard-mounted phone holder will help minimize hazards arising from navigating or talking on the phone. Talking over the phone, taking a look at the map or changing a setting still distracts you; pull over for anything that requires looking away from the road for more than half a second, and if you use those half-seconds often, you'd better take a break or find a human navigator. Sometimes talking helps with fatigue or is otherwise necessary. Make sure you can ignore the phone at any moment to concentrate on driving – if your talking companion doesn't understand that need, don't talk to them while driving. Likewise, small talk keeps you awake, while anything that upsets you or requires serious thinking is away from your concentration. ===Crime=== In some areas, automotive vandalism or theft can be quite common. To mitigate risk, keep your doors locked when you are away from the car or when the car is in motion, and the windows up when possible. Keep valuables on your person, or out of view in the trunk or glovebox if that is not practical. In some areas, criminals may try to siphon off gas from your car, install credit card skimmers at gas station pumps, or offer to "protect" your parked car for a fee (and damage your car if you park there without paying them). Some more modern cars are equipped with anti-theft systems that can send an alert to your phone if it detects unusual activity – but if you are a bit farther away, professionals are long gone before you arrive, and false positives may be frustratingly common. ===Severe weather=== If you are going to drive in the Arctic, in winter in temperate climates or in mountains (including mountain passes), you should acquaint yourself with advice for [[winter driving]]. The roads will be slippery, sight may be reduced (snow can cause "whiteouts" where you hardly see ten metres) and getting stuck will make you have to cope with [[cold weather]]. Dense [[Severe weather#Fog|fog]] may actually be the deadliest weather phenomenon you encounter, as it drastically reduces visibility and thus causes traffic accidents. Sometimes there is fog only in valleys or by bodies of water; when driving downhill visibility can be abruptly reduced unless you are alert. [[Flash floods|Flooding]] can trap you. Driving on a road covered with water is dangerous as judging the depth and the condition of the road (which may have been damaged) is difficult. Water can destroy the engine by abruptly cooling parts of it, and if deep enough (about 60 cm, two feet) even sweep away the car. ===Mountains and remote areas=== * '''Check-up'''. Before driving through mountainous terrain, especially after the cold winter months, your car may need extra attention. Make sure that the vehicle's brake and transmission fluids are filled. * '''Warn friends''' or relatives where and for long you are leaving. Tell a hard deadline when they should initiate a search. Take into account that you may not have phone coverage in some areas. Also tell people who could get nervous if they cannot reach you. * '''Maps and route'''. In remote areas small roads may not be mapped completely or accurately. Or the opposite: an unpassable road in a bad condition might be mapped as a good-quality asphalt tertiary road. To avoid a wrong turn, you may want to plot out your trip on an old-fashioned paper map before you depart – in any case, as there may be areas without data coverage, don't rely on online maps! * '''In spring''', signs of winter may still be present in the mountains: There may be patches of snow and ice left, the roads may be muddy because of meltwater, and damage to the roads may not have been repaired yet. * '''Fuel'''. Climbing steep grades requires much more fuel than a typical drive. Also, fuel stations can be sparse. * Use '''brakes''' sparingly; downshift before extreme downgrades, to use the engine for braking. * Watch your '''temperature gauge'''. * '''Stay alert''' and on your side of the road. ==See also== * [[Itineraries]] * [[Motorcycling]] * [[Taxis]] ===General information=== * [[Tips for road trips]] * [[Animal collisions]] * [[Automobile associations]] * [[Automotive history]] * [[Carnet de passage]] * [[Car camping]] * [[Carsharing]] * [[Ferries]] * [[GPS navigation]] * [[Offroad driving]] * [[Renting a car]] * [[Winter driving]] {{PartOfTopic|Transportation}} {{outlinetopic}} fob7j6htcm9ttj3i258pwl2kewwibyy 5289101 5289100 2026-06-07T15:41:08Z LPfi 79572 /* Border crossings */ 5289101 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Cruise through New Zealand banner.jpg}} '''Driving a car''' gives a traveller more independence and flexibility than scheduled [[transportation]], such as [[air travel]], [[rail travel]], or [[bus travel]], and may be faster or more comfortable than [[Tour cycling|cycling]]. ==Understand== Driving is often the fastest mode of transportation at distances between {{convert|10|km|sigfig=1}} and {{convert|100|km|sigfig=1}}, unless there are traffic jams or the roads are in bad condition. In countries with a [[high speed rail]] network, however, driving between big cities is usually slower than using the trains. Within cities, [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] often beat cars in terms of speed, due to congestion and problems of finding parking. Over small distances even walking can be faster. You might want to find cheap parking for your car for the time you are in the city, or [[rent a car]] only when leaving for the countryside. In sparsely populated areas public transport may be infrequent or non-existent, and in difficult terrain there may be no railway. ==Legal issues== === Driver's license === [[File:Internationaler fuehrerschein 1.jpg|thumb|The IDP uses standardized vehicle classes and symbols for the classes covered.]] Most countries require you to have a valid license before you will be allowed to drive. Although this may or may not actually be enforced in the country you are visiting, you are still strongly advised not to drive without a valid license, as you could be subject to fines and possible imprisonment if caught, and insurance will not cover you in the event of an accident. In addition to having your driver's licence, you may need to satisfy age requirements, such as 18 years for driving a regular car or 21 for heavier vehicles or heavy trailers; for heavy vehicles there may be additional requirements. Most countries allow foreign licenses, especially from neighboring countries and licences that follow international standards; for example [[Canada]] and the [[USA]] accept each others' licenses, as do the [[European Union|EU]] countries. Exceptions include [[Driving in China#Licenses|China]], where a domestic driver's licence is required, and even [[Hong Kong]] and [[Macau]] licences are not valid for driving in the mainland. If your domestic driver's licence fulfils the requirements of the international standard, it will be valid at least in countries that have signed it. If not, it is valid if accompanied by an [[:Wikipedia:International Driving Permit|International Driving Permit]] (IDP) as laid up in the convention. Some countries that have not signed the convention may nevertheless accept your licence accompanied by an IDP. There is also the ISO/IEC 18013, designed to replace the IDP, but it is not widely recognised. The IDP is issued by an authorised body; usually it can be obtained from the automobile association in your country of residence. There are many resellers on the net, not all of them recognised, see [https://internationaldrivingpermit.org a list of approved organisations]. The IDP is valid for a stay of at most a year, and at most for three years from the issuing date. If your country is not part of the convention you may be out of luck. Travellers from countries not issuing IDP may sometimes travel to countries that recognizes IDP, take an exam to obtain the local license and convert it to IDP immediately for international usage. If your stay in a country is much longer than a typical tourist's visit, you will often have to get a local license. This may involve simply exchanging your foreign license for a local one or going through the full courses and testing as a local who has no license would have to. ===Rules of the road=== Nearly all countries follow certain basic rules of the road: stop at red lights and go on green lights; obey mandatory signs; stay within lane lines; stay under the posted speed limit; do not crash into vehicles, motorcyclists, pedestrians, bicyclists, buildings, or other things; carry a license proving one has earned the right to drive; and remain at the scene of an accident. Enforcement may vary, but as a foreigner who doesn't know the details of the driving culture, you should drive defensively and follow the local rules. Other than those basic rules, everything else varies from one country to the next. Always take the time to do some research on the rules of the road where you're going. Pay close attention to everything that is different. Watch a few YouTube videos of city life and scenic drives to observe how people actually drive there. Here are a few of the most common points of divergence to research when driving in another country for the first time: * '''Left v. right''': A majority of countries drive on the right side of the road, but a substantial minority drive on the left. * '''Permissible movements at intersections''': Some countries follow the rule that all movements not prohibited are allowed, while others follow the rule that all movements not authorized are prohibited. * '''Safe distance''': A safe following distance or lane merge in one country is another country's tailgating or cutting someone off. * '''Lane restrictions''': Some lanes are limited to certain users, either all the time or during posted hours. Bus-only lanes are common in many cities. High-occupancy vehicle lanes prohibit solo drivers to encourage carpooling. * '''Turns across opposing traffic''': The majority rule is to turn across opposing traffic from a dedicated turn lane or from the through traffic lane closest to the road's centerline. The minority rule in a few countries is to veer onto the shoulder and turn across all lanes when traffic is completely clear. * '''Turn on red''': In some countries, drivers can turn at an intersection after a complete stop even if the light is red, as long as there is no sign expressly forbidding it. This is usually legal only for turns which do not intersect with crossing or opposing traffic—that is, a right turn in countries that drive on the right, and a left turn in countries that drive on the left. Details may vary across countries with this rule. In others, such turns are treated as a traffic light violation, unless explicitly allowed. * '''Traffic lights''': They can be placed either before, over the middle of, or on the far side of the intersection. When lights are before the intersection you need to stop much earlier before the limit line or crosswalk to see the light change. There may be redundant lights, which results in more visual clutter. The majority rule is that red lights are enforced at all hours. A minority of jurisdictions with very high carjacking rates tolerate red light running late at night, after drivers first slow down to verify there is no cross-traffic. * '''Flashing traffic lights''': Most countries agree that red means stop, yellow means prepare to stop, and green means go, but there is a lot of variety as to what these lights mean when they are flashing or blinking. * '''Stop v. yield''': At intersections without traffic lights all traffic may have to come to a complete stop or you merely have to yield for those with priority – which may be those on the bigger road or those coming from the right (left in countries driving on the left). Turning traffic may have to yield for everybody. Rules on implicit priority (such as in T intersections or for major roads) vary. In some countries priority at most intersections is explicitly signed. * '''Overtaking''': In some countries, you may overtake another on multi-lane highways only in lanes on the side closer to the center line (in some countries known as the fast lane) but not in lanes on the side closer to the shoulder (i.e., the slow lane). In other countries, you may overtake a vehicle on multi-lane highways on either side, or the rules may depend on specifics. * '''Motorcycles''': Lane splitting by motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles may be legal, illegal, or stuck in a gray area in between. * '''Priority at roundabouts''': The majority rule is that traffic entering a roundabout yields to traffic already in the roundabout. The minority rule is that traffic in the roundabout must yield to traffic entering the roundabout. In France a few roundabouts follow the latter rule, while the former is the default. * '''Daylighting''': Some jurisdictions forbid parking along the curb within a certain distance of corners, pedestrian crossings and driveways. This is to reduce collisions caused by obscuring of views of cross-traffic by parked vehicles. * '''Complex intersections and interchanges''': A driver who normally drives simple four-way intersections and T-intersections may be bewildered to encounter their first multi-lane roundabout, single-point urban interchange, or diverging diamond interchange. * '''Allowable uses of highway shoulders''': In certain countries, shoulders on high-speed highways and freeways are strictly limited to emergency parking (for vehicle breakdowns and accidents) and use as a bike lane, especially in rural areas. Those countries strictly prohibit using a highway shoulder as a waiting/pick-up/drop-off/nonemergency parking zone and as a temporary traffic lane by which slower vehicles can give way to faster vehicles. In other countries, it is common for private entrepreneurs driving vans, jeepneys, buses, or taxis to veer onto the highway shoulder to pick up or drop off passengers, or to wait for more passengers on the shoulder near major intersections. In some countries, it is a common courtesy for slower vehicles on two-lane highways to veer onto the shoulder to allow faster vehicles to overtake them without having to veer as far into opposing traffic. * '''Yield or move over for emergency vehicles''': In most countries, drivers are required to yield to and get out of the way of police, fire, and ambulance vehicles when they activate sirens and flashing lights. A few countries have adopted "move over" rules requiring drivers who encounter an emergency vehicle stopped on a highway with flashing lights to change lanes if possible, so that there will be no traffic in the lane adjacent to the emergency vehicle. If a lane change is not possible, drivers must slow down. * '''Speed limits''': Always research whether speeds are posted in miles or kilometres, because the unit is usually not indicated on speed limit signs. A notorious trap is when drivers accustomed to miles, in cars with meters showing miles per hour, drive into metric countries and see a posted speed limit of "80". Then they drive at 80 mph instead of 80 km/h, which is only 50 mph. * '''Warning signs with suggested speeds for curves''': Some countries calibrate posted speeds for the benefit of trucks prone to flipping over at high speeds. Those speeds are far too slow for cars, so local car drivers often become impatient as they follow newly-arrived tourists in rental cars who have not yet caught on. Other countries calibrate posted speeds for cars, meaning that drivers accustomed to whipping around curves at well above suggested speeds will skid out of control when they fail to slow down as suggested. * '''Safety equipment''': Depending upon the country, drivers may be required to carry a warning triangle, a reflective safety vest, a fire extinguisher, or, for drivers who need to wear prescription eyeglasses, a spare set of glasses. * '''Passenger restraints''': Depending on the country, using seat belts may be mandatory or they may be missing. Child restraints may likewise be obligatory or hard to find. The ages and/or heights for when child car seats and booster seats are mandatory also vary widely. * '''Mobile phone use while driving''': Talking on the phone while driving may be forbidden, at least if you don't have hands-free equipment. *'''Use of dashcams''': In some countries, dashcams are prohibited on the ground of invasion of privacy. In other countries dashcams are legal and widely used. In the latter group, local police sometimes invite drivers to come forward if their dashcams may have captured information relating to an accident or crime. * '''Headlights and signal (blinker) use''': Some jurisdictions mandate headlight or daytime running lamp use at all hours, even in daylight on a clear day at midday. There is also much variety as to what situations and how often direction indicators and hazard lights are used – in some countries every lane change must be signalled, or hazard lights may be allowed only in emergencies. If your vehicle's headlights and rear lights are controlled automatically, check that they work as expected. Rear lights may not automatically activate in all conditions where they are important (fog, snow, or rain in daytime). * '''Snow tires''': In winter, several countries require drivers to put winter tires or snow tires on their vehicles. Studded winter tires or snow chains may or may not be allowed. * '''Toll collection''': There are a great many electronic toll collection schemes, but interoperability remains severely limited or non-existent. Drivers on long road trips may have to acquire multiple transponders or tags, deal with a variety of payment apps or web sites, or simply avoid routes where the time saved is not worth the hassle of paying electronic tolls. Tolls may be collected for highways, bridges, tunnels or city centres. * '''Ferries''': When there is no bridge or tunnel available, you may need to take a car ferry to transport your vehicle over a body of water. Ferry operators vary widely as to whether they are free or not free, depart frequently or only at scheduled times, and allow you to stay in your vehicle or require you to exit the vehicle deck and stay on upper decks for the duration of the journey. * '''Pollution/congestion control restrictions''': Certain cities, especially in Europe and Asia, have banned entire classes of vehicles in city centres to control pollution and reduce traffic congestion. These restrictions are usually applicable to specific zones in the city centre during specific hours and days of the week during specific parts of the year, and may also depend upon whether a numeric digit in a vehicle's license plate number is an even or odd number. Violations may lead to substantial fines, not just tolls. * '''Bicyclists and pedestrians''': What rules apply to bicyclists and pedestrians and how disciplined they are varies wildly between countries. Watch out for them. In some countries the vehicle driver is always deemed to be at fault in a collision with them. ===Traffic signs=== {{multiple image | align = right | total_width = 200 | image1 = MUTCD W3-6.svg | alt1 = A diamond-shaped with yellow background and black border, with the words "Draw Bridge" | image2 = Vienna Convention road sign Ab-5-V1.svg | alt2 = A diamond-shaped with yellow background and black border, with a symbol of an open draw bridge | image3 = France road sign A6.svg | alt3 = A triangle with white background and red border, with a symbol of an open draw bridge | footer = The draw bridge warning sign is one of the several signs that remain text-only in the U.S.A. (left), while its equivalents under the Vienna Convention (right) display a symbol of an open draw bridge. }} {{multiple image | align = right | total_width = 200 | image1 = MUTCD R3-3.svg | image2 = Brasil_R-26.svg | image3 = IE_road_sign_RUS-004.svg | footer = Straight ahead only, no turns allowed: U.S.A. (left), Brazil (center) and Vienna (right). The Vienna convention uses a category of mandatory instructions, in most countries round signs with white symbols on blue background (the Brazilian variant is an option). }} About half of the world, including most of Europe and Central Asia, and parts of Africa, follows the 1968 Vienna conventions on road traffic and on signs and signals (developed by the UN, based on the European tradition). If you are used to driving in one such country, most signs and rules will be familiar. The signs in these countries are mostly pictograms, which require no knowledge of the language. The meaning of some symbols may still not be self-evident, and additional signs may be textual, such as a parking sign having an addition of "residents only". Those who are not concerned by the main sign should not need to understand the auxiliary signs. China is not a signatory to the Vienna convention but uses a system that is very similar. You need a Chinese driving licence in China. Another important standard is the domestic US standard, the ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices'', which has influenced much of the world. Australia, Canada and Mexico follow a system modeled after the US tradition, which for regulatory signs and warning signs relies more heavily on text in the respective national languages. South America, South-East Asia, Ireland, Japan and New Zealand use different adaptions and mixtures of both the above traditions. Guide signs are one of the biggest points of divergence. Most countries use green guide signs on highways because studies have found that green is the most visually pleasing option for the majority of drivers who can see that color. Some countries prefer blue guide signs to be considerate to disabled persons with red-green colorblindness, to whom green guide signs may appear hideous. Many countries in Asia and some in Europe and Africa do not use the Latin alphabet. Some of them provide transliterations below native names on most guide signs. However, even those who normally provide them may not provide them consistently, and may not provide transliterations or translations on other types of signs, such as mandatory instruction or warning signs. If a country uses too many untranslated mandatory signs to memorize in advance, then let others do the driving. === Enforcement === The police may be more or less visible, and there may be several authorities dealing with vehicles on the road. Usually, if somebody tries to stop you, the default is that you should comply. However, in some countries fake police, other roadside scams or outright robbery are common – see country articles. There may be roadblocks for random checks. In some countries, police in cars may stop you by a special red and blue light without first overtaking; stop at first opportunity. As you are stopped, police often asks to see your and your car's papers, and there may be a sobriety breath test, regardless of whether you are suspected of anything. In countries with widespread armed criminality, police may be concerned about their own safety, and you should be very careful not to do sudden moves or anything unexpected – it could be interpreted as reaching for a gun (in your pocket or elsewhere). This applies also to mostly orderly countries like the USA. To be calm and polite may pay anywhere. Don't try to leave before the police tells you to. In some countries, fines are usually paid directly to the police. Where bribery is common, this includes "fines" for misdemeanors you did not commit. In other countries, you just get a ticket, to be paid at the police office or some other place or as a bank transfer. Tickets may be directly delivered to the owner of the car (which may be your car rental company). There is much variation as to whether traffic enforcement cameras are allowed or banned, stationary or mobile, publicized or secret, signed or unsigned, deliberately hidden or prominently positioned, and what exactly they are allowed to enforce. In some countries, they can be used to enforce only speed limits or red lights, in others they are used to enforce a wide array of rules. AI may be used to find the misdemeanors and in some countries tickets are issued automatically, in others a human must manually review the recorded evidence. == Insurance policies == Check your insurance; not all policies cover international travel and even those that do may not meet the requirements of a destination's regulations. You ''really'' do not want to find yourself having to appear in court because of an accident your insurance did not cover, especially when the court may be far from your home or may operate in a foreign language. Nor do you want bills your insurance does not cover, whether auto repair, legal or medical. If you are driving across an international border, you may need to purchase additional insurance. Whether or not your insurance is valid in a neighbouring country depends on which specific country you are driving into. For instance, U.S. insurance will typically cover you for driving into Canada but not Mexico, and Malaysian insurance will typically cover you for driving into Singapore or Brunei but not Thailand or Indonesia. Even if your insurance covers you in the country you are driving into, that country may still insist that you purchase insurance from a local provider. Most countries mandate that you have at least third party liability insurance to be allowed to drive legally. However, the minimum coverage for this insurance vary greatly between jurisdiction; for instance, in Australia, compulsory third party insurance is only required to cover medical expenses, while in the United States, some states only require coverage for property damage (though in such states, it is mandatory for your insurance to cover your own medical expenses), while others require coverage for both medical expenses and property damage. For additional peace of mind, it is highly advisable that you obtain comprehensive insurance coverage that covers all of the above, as well as stolen vehicles and damage to your own vehicle. In most developed countries, you just need to liaise with your own insurance company, who will liaise with the other party on your behalf. The exception is the United States, where you are responsible for liaising with the other party's insurance company by yourself if they were at fault, or suing them for damages if they were uninsured (though you can purchase coverage for accidents with uninsured drivers for an additional premium). == Car rental == {{main|Car rental}} Renting a car is often more practical than bringing your own, but there are many things to watch out for. Check the small print and make sure to note initial condition of the car, not to be told to pay for earlier damage. You usually pay per day (although long rentals may be cheaper), so you might want to plan on having a car just certain days. In many cases the requirements for driving a rental car are higher than for a driver's license in and of itself. For example, there may be a higher age limit or the rental company may require a certain number of years of experience driving. If you have renewed you license recently, it might be wise to keep the old one to prove that you have, in fact, been driving for a longer time. ==Transmission== While in [[North America]], [[Middle East]], [[East Asia]], [[Oceania]] and [[Southeast Asia]], most of the cars have automatic transmissions, in [[Europe]], and [[South America]] most of the cars have manual transmissions, although in the wealthier countries in Europe, there is a gradual transition to automatic vehicles in the 2020s. Small European car rental agencies may not have any vehicles with automatic transmissions, and even at international rental agencies, supply of automatic vehicles can be limited to large and luxury vehicles. == On the road == === Border crossings === [[File:2018-StallerSattelW.jpg|thumb|Passing from Austria to Italy by the Staller Pass: no border formalities, but driving in the mountains can be a challenge – and some roads are engineering feats. At 2,052 m, this pass is closed in winter, and due to the narrow road prohibited for caravans.]] Some borders may be no problem to cross with your own car, but many rental contracts forbid driving to certain neighboring countries or even some regions and jurisdictions of the same country. This may be, e.g., because of higher crime rates, worse road conditions or extreme climates. You may also need more documentation than at home, e.g. proving ownership. Often you need a sign showing the nationality of your car. At some borders, you need to change the side of the road that you drive on. Bringing a vehicle into some countries requires a [[Carnet de Passages]]; like the IDP, this is usually obtained from the automobile association in your home country. ===Driving on the other side of the road=== [[File:Countries driving on the left or right.svg|539x539px|thumb|Countries driving on the left (blue) or right (red)]] {{nowrap|Driving in a}} country where traffic moves on the opposite side of the road takes a bit of getting used to, but lots of people manage it when they drive abroad, and you can too. If driving on the left (right), remember to make tight left (right) turns and wide right (left) turns, and to pass/overtake on the right (left). Generally, countries that drive on the left use cars where the driver sits on the right side of the car, and vice versa. This puts the driver closer to the center of the road for better visibility. The windshield wiper controls and turn signals are typically on reversed sides depending on which side of the car the driver's seat is on. When you're still getting used to it, you'll probably turn the windshield wipers on by mistake a few times when you're trying to hit the turn signals. The brake and accelerator are ''not'' reversed; the brake is on the left and accelerator is on the right regardless. Likewise, the shift pattern stays the same regardless of the position of the driver, so in most manual transmission vehicles the first gear is to the left and forwards, the second gear is to the left and backwards, and so on. Staying centered in your lane can be a challenge – drivers from right-side countries who are used to sitting on the left side of the vehicle will tend to instinctively veer to the left when sitting on the right side of a vehicle, and vice versa. Try looking through your side mirrors to get a sense of how close you are to the lines. ===Motion sickness=== [[Motion sickness]] is most likely to affect children and young people. Vulnerable individuals should get medication, or at least keep eyesight on the outdoor environment. === Road conditions === Road conditions and driving habits vary from country to country and between regions. If you will drive in winter or in mountains, check implications of [[winter driving]]. If you may be using unpaved roads or roads in bad condition, check what to expect, and also the fine print of your insurance and rental contracts. In sparsely inhabited areas navigating may involve some challenges and breaking down or losing your way is worse than near people. Have and use a map, and make sure your [[GPS navigation|GPS]] will work as expected. === Fuel === Fuel '''prices''' vary considerably from one country to the next. Fuel is often cheap in oil-producing countries, but this relationship is not so straightforward: Norway is a big oil producer with some of the world's highest prices for petrol, while in the car-crazed USA, keeping retail gasoline prices down is politically important. Because of different taxation across borders, filling up before crossing or getting over the border before filling up can save you money. Don't gamble with the last liters though. When renting a car, you might want to know how thirsty your first choice is. In the USA this is measured as ''miles per gallon'', while in most of Europe the measure is ''litres per 100 km''. In the former case you want a big figure (such as 53), in the latter a small one (such as 4.5). Typical fuel efficiency varies between countries, as does what kind of driving is assumed for the measures, and the testing procedure itself (unified across the [[European Union|EU]] though). Fuel '''quality''' also varies, and what different qualities are called. In many countries you can buy a type that suits your car where it is cheapest, while in others you may want to stick to the most reputable chains. Diesel is commonly cheaper due to lower taxation in some European countries but it may be rare or unavailable in other countries. You can't drive a gasoline car with diesel or vice versa. The type of service in fuel stations differs: * '''Full service''' — An attendant operates the pumps, often wipes the windshield, and sometimes checks the vehicle's oil level and tire pressure, then collects payment and perhaps a small tip. * '''Minimum service''' — An attendant operates the pumps. In some countries self-service is prohibited. * '''Self service''' — The customer performs all required service. Signs informing the customer of filling procedures and cautions are displayed on each pump. In countries with low crime rates, customers are still allowed to pump first and then pay a cashier for the price of the fuel actually pumped. Otherwise, customers may be required to pay first before they pump, either by preauthorizing a credit or debit card or depositing cash with a cashier. * '''Unstaffed''' — Using cardlock (or pay-at-the-pump) system, these are completely unstaffed. Self-service stations are found in many developed high-wage countries like the United States, Canada and much of Europe, while full-service stations are commonly found (and are sometimes the only type of fuel station available) in many developing countries. There are several jurisdictions that do not allow self-service at gas stations for safety reasons – station attendants '''must''' be the ones to pump gas. These include [[Brazil]], [[China]], [[Turkey]], [[South Africa]], [[Uruguay]], [[North Korea]], a few other developing countries, and the state of [[New Jersey]] in the United States. === Parking === Parking can be a hassle, especially in cities. Parking rules differ between countries. A violation may result in a hefty fine, a "boot" on your car tire, or seeing your car towed away. Parking locations include curbside spaces, parking lots at ground level, and multi-level parking garages which may be above-ground, below-ground, or both. Some parking facilities do not charge for parking. Parking time may still be limited. For free curbside parking [[Driving in Europe#Costs|in European cities]], a parking disc – a clock-like ticket which indicates parking time – is often used. It can often be acquired from various retail locations, kiosks, gas stations, and police stations. At facilities that do charge, payment schemes vary considerably: * A valet takes the car from you at the entrance and hands you a ticket. When you return, you present the ticket to the valet, who demands payment and retrieves your car. * An attendant demands payment at the facility entrance. * An attendant roams the facility on foot and demands payment from drivers as they park. * A parking meter charges for time to occupy a particular space. It is often used for curbside parking in American cities. * A vending machine either issues a timed receipt to be placed on your car dashboard, or the machine records your license plate number and then issues a receipt which you can keep with you. * The facility has entrance and exit gates and you must push a button to take a ticket to open the entrance gate. Upon return, you insert the ticket into a vending machine and pay for the time used, then insert the ticket into a reader to open the exit gate. * The entrance gate has a camera which automatically reads your license plate number. Upon return, you pay by that number at a vending machine. The exit gate will open automatically after its camera recognizes your license plate number and verifies that you already paid. * The parking facility has signs for QR codes which cause a smartphone to connect to a web site or app where one may pay for parking. * By app. You install the app and add your license plate number and credit cards details. When parking, you tell the app where you parked and how long you are going to stay. You may have the option of later prolonging or shortening your parking time. === Accidents and breakdowns === {{see also|Tips for road trips#If you break down}} In case of accident, practices differ. Check up on whether you are expected to stay at the site until police have arrived and interviewed you. In some countries you are obliged to stop to help if you see an accident, in others the accident is probably a scam and stopping might be dangerous. Before doing anything else, secure your own safety: activate the hazard lights, put on your reflective vest and have somebody put the warning triangle at an appropriate distance. If you had a breakdown and want help from passing cars, lifting your motorhood can do the trick, regardless of your actual problem. You might be able to call an [[Automobile associations|automobile association]] for help. In severe cases, to secure the victims' breathing and to call for help are essential. In any case, watch out for airbags that weren't triggered, but may be at any time, and be aware that electric cars may run forward with no warning, if the driver happens to move their foot. Cars catching fire and exploding is reasonably rare. New cars (since 2018 in the EU) may have an eCall button, to get the car to call emergency services (which it already did if it registered the accident). Don't rely on the automatics though, speak to them yourself. If you don't have a phone or it doesn't get signal, in some countries there are emergency phones in tunnels and along some highways. Even if you are not legally required to, it is always a good idea to report any traffic accidents to the local police as soon as possible, as insurance companies will often need a timely police report to process your claim. If there are no injuries and the vehicles involved can be driven safely, you can usually just drive to the nearest police station to lodge the report. Before doing that, make sure you document the scene thoroughly by taking time-stamped photos of the scene from as many angles as possible, as well as photos of damage to all vehicles involved. Also be sure to exchange information with all drivers involved; at minimum you should get their contact details, as well as photos of their driver's licence, vehicle registration plate number and proof of insurance that displays the policy number. In case of [[Wildlife accidents|wildlife collisions]], in some countries you are required to report them to the emergency services even when no people were hurt. Note the place: landmarks, distance from last known place, coordinates (from your GPS). In some countries it is common practice to mark the place to make it easy to find. If the animal might be dangerous (a bear, a boar or the like), drive a bit further before doing the marking and tell the distance when reporting the accident. Don't try to kill a severed animal by yourself unless you are sure you can do it properly. ==Destinations== === Africa === In Africa, most transport infrastructure is not developed, and it is hard to get around, even by car, in many places of Africa. Continued political instability and frequent regime changes in Africa will further underfund new road construction in Africa. If you do wish to drive in African countries, North African countries and South Africa do have generally good road networks in urban areas, but in many other countries in Africa, driving can be dangerous due to the poor condition of many road networks. ==== Morocco ==== {{main|Driving in Morocco}} Comparatively easy to get to from Europe, by ferry from Spain. The mountains and deserts can be explored by car. Note temporary car import bureaucracy. The signs are similar to those in most of Europe; text is usually in French and Arabic. ==== Nigeria ==== [[Nigeria#By car|Nigeria]] is not part of the most standard international Road Traffic Convention and as such will require either the Nigerian license or a ''special'' International Driving Permit valid only for driving in Nigeria, Somalia and Iraq – not the common IDP. ==== Réunion ==== {{main|Driving in Réunion}} Many of Réunion's natural attractions, including its pitons, cirques and mountains, are accessible only by car. Public transport operates only in cities. ==== South Africa ==== {{main|Driving in South Africa}} South Africa is quite a large country, and a lot of the attractions are in rural areas. Therefore, public transport isn't good everywhere, and driving is popular. === Asia === New road construction has not always kept up with growing traffic, and congestion is a major problem, especially in urban centers. Still, a car is often a good and sometimes the only way to explore more remote areas. Bringing a car might necessitate a number of forms and permits; you will probably need an international driving permit and for some countries a Carnet de Passages for the vehicle. Mainland China requires their own driving licence. In East Asia (countries like [[China]], [[Japan]], and [[South Korea]]), many places have good public transport and rail travel systems, and [[high-speed rail]] is often the preferred mode of intercity travel within a country in East Asia, so there is usually no need to drive. Southeast Asian countries (excluding Singapore) have a strong car culture; while public transport is available in large cities, a car is a preferred way to get around elsewhere (only Singapore has an extensive and good public transport system). In South Asia (countries like [[India]] and [[Bangladesh]]), as well as in West Asia (countries like [[Israel]] and [[Jordan]]), popular intercity bus systems serve most destinations of interest and buses are preferred a form of public transport there, but in some West Asian countries like [[United Arab Emirates]] and [[Saudi Arabia]], strong car culture does occur. In Central Asia, transport infrastructure, such as highways, are underdeveloped, and travelling by car is challenging. All of Asia is part of Asian Highway Network, the Asian continent counterpart of the European network or the Interstate Highway System. While a number of countries in Central Asia, such as Uzbekistan, are part of European route network, road signs in many Asian countries do not identify E-routes. Some, such as North Korea and Turkey, do not identify AH-routes. ==== China ==== {{main|Driving in China}} You must have a Chinese license to drive in China. Driving in China is also chaotic, so it is often wise to hire a driver or take taxis to get around. If you do want to drive in China, though, a lot of information about how others drive is very useful. China's major cities generally have good public transportation networks, so you are highly advised to make use of those instead when possible. ===== Hong Kong ===== {{main|Driving in Hong Kong}} Hong Kong has the highest use of public transport anywhere in the world and its public transport network is among the world's best. As a result, rental cars are rare and parking is expensive and difficult to find, especially in Hong Kong's centre and in [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]], and is also susceptible to frequent traffic jams. You can get almost everywhere by buses, trains or ferries. A car is useful only in rural areas such as parts of the [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]]. ==== India ==== {{main|Driving in India}} The rail network of [[India]] is the third largest in the world, and the rail system is efficient, if not always on schedule. Tracks running well over 60,000 km help connect over 7,500 stations, ferrying nearly 20 million people every day and connect major cities like [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Hyderabad]] and [[Pune]]. However, driving a car or taking India's extensive network of buses can be done especially where railways do not operate, especially needing your car to go to the countryside, or using India's extensive network of buses to get to destinations like Sarbhan. When driving in India, it is best to avoid driving in major cities. Traffic accidents are very common, including driver deaths, especially in major cities. Wrong-way driving, potholes, overloading and speeding are very common issues. Also, the pollution caused by cars and other private vehicles are a severe problem. ==== Indonesia ==== {{main|Driving in Indonesia}} Driving in [[Indonesia]] is generally not recommended due to atrocious driving habits and variable infrastructure, but doable. While high-speed toll roads exist across [[Java]] and [[Sumatra]], and in parts of [[Bali]], [[Kalimantan]] and [[Sulawesi]], most other highways in Indonesia are two-lane paved roads with homes and businesses by the roadside. Road signs are a mix of European and American standards. While there is a strong car culture, the most common vehicle in Indonesia is the motorcycle. Congestion is a serious problem especially in [[Jakarta]], and the highways can become congested during the Eid al-Fitr exodus (''mudik''). ==== Israel ==== Israel's extensive network of buses is all you'll need to get to well-known destinations like [[Tel Aviv]] and [[Jerusalem]], and even smaller towns usually see some service, though it may be less frequent. Local public transport in Israel is also generally good, but Israeli rail travel services are generally lacking (Israeli rail services generally serve Tel Aviv and surrounding areas only). However, when going to places like the countryside, small towns that are poorly served by public transport or intercity bus travel, or lesser-known destinations, a car may be useful, but try to avoid destinations like the Palestinian-controlled [[Gaza Strip]] as they are war zones. If you wish to drive in Israel, stay up-to-date with the current security situation and follow the travel advisories first on which destinations to avoid, then get an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an Israeli licence (the latter option is for permanent residents), and you may rent a car. ==== Japan ==== {{main|Driving in Japan}} With an efficient and very punctual rail network, driving in Japan is not necessary but doable, especially when going into rural destinations public transport doesn't cover well. ==== Kazakhstan ==== The transport infrastructure of Kazakhstan is underdeveloped, and it is mostly hard to get around, even with a car. That being said, a car is necessary to get around smaller cities and the countryside in Kazakhstan, but the roads can be in poor condition, due to many of the roads not being paved since the Soviet times. Road signs do follow international conventions and are inherited from the Soviet times. If you do road trips in Kazakhstan, don't expect any locals to speak any language other than Kazakh or Russian. ==== Macau ==== Macau, part of China, has very limited space when it comes into driving; you should not drive in Macau. Instead, punctual buses should be used instead of driving whenever possible. ==== Malaysia ==== {{main|Driving in Malaysia}} Since public transport is usually not good in Malaysia, cars are very popular, and most Malaysians drive to get around. That said, [[Kuala Lumpur]] is now served by a decent public transportation network that covers most of the main tourist sites. A car is also useful for crossing from Malaysia into Thailand, as neighbouring Thailand has infrequent public transport outside of major cities, though you will need to purchase additional insurance. However, driving a rental car from Malaysia into Singapore is not recommended, as most rental companies prohibit it, and even those that allow it will charge you extra to do so, and will not allow you to drop the car off in Singapore. Singapore has a good public transportation network, and can be reached from Malaysia by bus or train. If you are coming from Singapore, you should only pick up your rental car after crossing the border into Malaysia. ==== North Korea ==== Private transport is strictly forbidden in North Korea. All your transport needs will be dealt with by your tour company. Most of the time this means buses, although tour groups visiting remote sites (e.g. [[Paekdusan]], Mount Chilbo) occasionally use chartered flights by Air Koryo. Wandering around on your own (including driving your own car) is not allowed, and you are required to have a guide to escort you at all times. ==== Pakistan ==== Although Pakistan has a strong car culture, it is generally not recommended to drive in Pakistan. Many drivers are untrained and unlicensed, and driver aggression is common there. Drivers frequently disregard speed limits, stop signs and traffic lights. If you do wish to get around Pakistan by car, make sure you choose a good driver, or consider training and licencing before renting a car instead (but before renting a car, you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a Pakistani driving licence). ==== Philippines ==== {{main|Driving in the Philippines}} Almost all foreign travellers can drive in the Philippines up to three months, where applying for a Philippine driver's license is necessary for long-term stays. As a former American colony, the Philippines has a vibrant car culture, though there are more motorcycles than cars and rental motorcycles are much common than rental cars. Major highways may be up to international standards, but roads can be narrow and congested, and take you to the middle of villages and towns. Driving in the Philippines is nerve-racking, with reckless passing, speeding and dangerous lane changes, and motorcyclists anywhere. Most large cities have good public transportation (trains, buses, jeepneys), and there is a good network of airlines and buses for long-distance travel: visitors are suggested to take them instead. ==== Russia ==== {{main|Driving in Russia}} Russia is the largest country in the world, and many of the areas, including many metropolitan areas, are poorly served by all means of transport, even by car. While a car is necessary to get around the countryside and small to medium-sized cities, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on routes like the [[Kolyma Highway]]; minor and remote roads may be in very bad shape. ==== South Korea ==== {{main|Driving in South Korea}} South Korea is home to the automobile companies Kia and Hyundai, both of which have a worldwide presence. Although intercity rail and intercity bus systems in South Korea serve most parts of the country, in some areas, a car may be needed, especially in areas where public transport is not available. ==== Thailand ==== {{main|Driving in Thailand}} Thailand has a strong car culture, but beware that traffic jams can occur in Bangkok and other large cities. [[Bangkok]] has a decent public transportation network that covers all the main tourist destinations, and you are advised to use that when possible. ==== Vietnam ==== {{main|Driving in Vietnam}} In Vietnam, a car is essential to get around in smaller cities and the countryside. However, much of the country's road network is in poor condition, causing a high rate of accidents. Any communication with police and emergency services may be difficult without knowing a bit of Vietnamese. As a communist country, the government prefers public transport over private transport, but many places in Vietnam are poorly served by public transport. Even in big cities, public transport is not good and is subjected to overcrowding, but [[Hanoi]] and [[Ho Chi Minh City]] now have their first metro lines. Vietnam follows the 1968 Vienna conventions, like, for example, most of Europe and Central Asia, so most rules and signs will be familiar to those who have driven there. === Europe === {{main|Driving in Europe}} Europe generally has good road networks, although high population density means that there can be a lot of other cars on the road, making driving more difficult, and there are remote areas where roads are in bad condition. Driving in cities is often problematic and there is good public transportation, so a car is usually needed only for the countryside. In most countries the signs and rules follow the 1968 Vienna conventions. *[[Driving in Denmark]] *[[Driving in Finland]] *[[Driving in France]] *[[Driving in Germany]] *[[Driving in Iceland]] *[[Driving in Italy]] *[[Driving in Norway]] *[[Driving in Poland]] *[[Driving in Portugal]] *[[Driving in Russia]] *[[Driving in Spain]] *[[Driving in Sweden]] *[[Driving in Switzerland]] *[[Driving in the United Kingdom]] === Oceania === In Oceania, especially in Australia and New Zealand, road networks are in good condition. Most adults in Oceania drive to get around their respective cities. ==== Australia ==== {{main|Driving in Australia}} Australia has a strong car culture, and most adult Australians drive to get around their respective cities. While public transportation is available in the larger cities, a car is essential to get around in smaller cities and the countryside. Much of Australia's population lives in a relatively small area on the southeast coast, and travel between the southeastern coastal cities of [[Brisbane]], [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]] is possible if you have a few days or longer. However, to get to [[Perth]], you have to travel great distances across Australia's outback country. The traffic signs are similar to the US MUTCD. ====New Caledonia==== {{main|Driving in New Caledonia}} Many of the world's best scuba diving sites can only be reached by car, and a car is also necessary to explore the mountain ranges of Grande Terre. ==== New Zealand ==== {{main|Driving in New Zealand}} Cars are very popular in New Zealand, and a car is necessary if you want to see New Zealand's beautiful countryside. New Zealand uses a mixture of the US standard and the Vienna conventions in its signage. *[[Buying or renting a vehicle in New Zealand]] *[[Renting a motorhome in New Zealand]] === North America === Although Germany is the birthplace of the automobile and its inventor, Karl Benz, the United States is the first country to embrace consumerist car culture. With American influence, car culture spread north to Canada, and south into Mexico and Central America, and as a result, most adults in North America (generally in Canada, United States, Mexico) drive to get around their respective cities. If you do not want to drive, popular intercity bus systems (like Greyhound for example) serve most destinations of interest (but be careful that there is little security), as much of the rail network in North America is generally built for freight (although passenger rail travel is experiencing a revival in North America starting in the 2020s). The United States is also the birthplace of MUTCD, which has influenced road signage across the Western Hemisphere, including North America. ==== Canada ==== {{main|Driving in Canada}} Like its neighbour to the south, Canada has a strong car culture. As Canada is rather sparsely populated, cars are necessary to get around the countryside and small to medium-sized cities. Most of Canada's roads are in the south, due to the low population density and extremely cold weather in the north. ==== Mexico ==== {{main|Driving in Mexico}} Mexico has a strong car culture like its neighbour to the north. Cars are necessary to get around the countryside and small to medium-sized cities. ==== United States ==== {{main|Driving in the United States}} The United States is the country where cars dominate the most, and must be used if you want to get the best idea of the American countryside, its history, and important destinations throughout. Since the United States is large, especially when compared to its population, there are opportunities to "hit the road" and be far from busy highways, or opportunities to get off the road altogether. With very few exceptions, even major cities like [[Los Angeles]], [[Detroit]], [[Miami]] and [[Houston]] tend to be poorly served by public transport, and having a car is generally the best way to get around. The contiguous United States has good and well-maintained network of Interstate Highways, making it a breeze to drive between nearby major cities. * [[Off-roading in California]] * [[Off-highway vehicle riding in Oregon]] === South America === Popular intercity bus systems serve most destinations of interest, but by car you can reach also places that aren't served (or are badly served) by public transport. Expect busy traffic in large cities and extremely variable road conditions in the countryside. For traffic rules and signs, most countries in South America have adopted some mixture of the US standards and the UN ones (the 1968 Vienna conventions). To what degree they follow each varies. ==== Argentina ==== {{main|Driving in Argentina}} You need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an Argentinian licence to drive in Argentina. As Argentina is a large country, even metropolitan areas like [[Mar del Plata]] and [[Tucumán]] are poorly served by public transport (other than intercity buses), so consider driving to experience the beauty of most of Argentina. ==== Brazil ==== {{main|Driving in Brazil}} In Brazil, there is a strong car culture, due to the poor quality of public transport in most major cities. A car is preferred to get around Brazil outside of major cities. ==== Chile ==== {{main|Driving in Chile}} Chile is a country where getting the driving license is the most difficult phase. You need to proof that you have the national identification number and you have completed basic studies in order to obtain a Chilean driving licence. ==== Paraguay ==== There is a large extensive network of highways in Paraguay; Paraguay is good for driving, especially where buses do not operate. ==== Peru ==== As Peru lacks any high-speed rail lines, the country's extensive network of buses, or driving a car, are generally the only ways to get around Peru. A car is more recommended for exploring the countryside, as public transport may be less frequent in many parts of rural Peru. International Driving Permits are accepted, as are some foreign licenses depending on the country. ==== Uruguay ==== Uruguay's extensive network of buses is all you'll need to get to well-known destinations like [[Colonia]], [[Montevideo]], and [[Punta del Este]], and even smaller towns usually see some service, though it may be less frequent. But a car is useful for exploring the countryside, and for avoiding time-consuming connections when traveling around the country's interior (most bus lines radiate out from Montevideo). International Driving Permits are accepted, as are some foreign licenses depending on the country. ==== Venezuela ==== A large and paved road network (which comprises approx. 82,000 km) make Venezuela an attractive country for exploring with your own car. Many roads are in good condition but there are also gravel and dirt roads for which an off-road vehicle is recommended – especially during the rainy season from May to October. If you do wish to drive in Venezuela, consider knowing some Spanish. ==Stay safe== {{multiple image | align = right | footer = In some areas you have to look out for [[Animal collisions|wildlife and livestock]]. | image1 = Slovenia road sign IV-15.svg | width1 = 100 | caption1 = Frogs | image2 = MUTCD-CA SW59.svg | width2 = 80 | caption2 = Bears | image3 = Vienna Convention road sign Aa-15a-V1-LHT.svg | width3 = 90 | caption3 = Cows }} Road safety differs between countries, but most of what you learnt in the driving school is equally relevant abroad. You may want to remind yourself of some advice you haven't had use for where you usually drive. If the climate, road conditions, driving culture or other circumstances differ from what you are used to, you might need to read up on and even practise some measures, such as how to handle slippery conditions or to keep an eye open for wildlife. In some regions, roads may be of very bad quality, with potholes or damaged sections with no warnings, in some the climate poses a challenge, in some reckless driving is common. With proper preparation, some of the dangers can be mitigated or minimised, and in some countries, it may be better to leave the driving to the locals. Avoid unsealed roads if possible, particularly of those close to the equator. A general rule is to always behave predictably: use turn signals, never turn by a sudden thought, never suddenly accelerate when approaching a crossroads. That way others can compensate for things you do oddly. At home you can get away with less carefulness, but the less familiar the environment, the bigger the risks. === Drugs === [[Alcoholic beverages|Alcohol]], [[cannabis]], some [[medication]] and some other substances share the common characteristic that they may reduce drivers' attention. No matter why you take them, ''never'' drive when you have recently taken them. You can request your friend or hire a designated driver. ===Bicycles=== [[File:Hong Kong road sign 260 A.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Beware of bicycles. Sign from [[Hong Kong]].]] {{seealso|Urban cycling}} If you are unused to bicycles, watch out! Rules differ by country, but there are several dangerous situations. The main thing is that you should behave predictably and look for them – if you only look for cars before turning or opening a door, you may kill a fast cyclist you didn't notice. In city traffic, cyclists may well be faster than you. Often they use the right edge of the road or lane, and especially when you slow down to turn or park, they may close in in no time. Make sure to use your blinkers and to specifically look for them. Never forget one you see, thinking they are too far away to matter. Always check for cyclists before opening a door. In some countries, cyclists may be allowed to use the left side of the road (or cycle in the opposite direction on unidirectional roads) and thus surprise you. Sometimes they do even if not allowed to. An especially hazardous situation is when there is a bidirectional cycleway on your side of a street you are going to cross. Remember to look also for those to your right on the cycleway. (The other way around where you drive to the left). In countries were cycling is common, you often have several categories: old or less fit people cycling at jogging speed and those racing faster than city car traffic. Some may follow rules precisely, and trust you to do the same, while others may be totally ignorant. Don't trust your first impression of biking in the country. ===Animals=== If there are animals on the roads, mind that they don't know traffic rules and may behave unpredictably, especially if startled. In countries where animals on the road are rare, you may still encounter a rider with a horse. Make sure you overtake with wide enough margins not to startle the horse. Until you can overtake, keep a generous distance. Don't use your horn and avoid other noise, such as by accelerating quickly (the noise from brakes using compressed air). Sometimes the rider may signal their intentions, and they may let you pass at a time and spot of their choosing. ===Fatigue=== Fatigue can be fatal. If you are driving for many hours in a row, take a break to get some fresh air, stretch your legs and most importantly switch off from driving for a bit. If you drive into the night or early morning, not only is it more dangerous due to it being dark but there is every chance you can start to nod off. If you leave early in the morning or don't have a lot of sleep before heading out, you should be aware that you may not be at your sharpest. Caffeine can only help so much: the only real cure for fatigue is sleep. In developed countries, it is common for drivers on long-distance journeys to pull over at roadside rest areas or parking lots to take a brief nap for an hour or two, then resume driving once they feel refreshed. In areas with high violent crime rates, especially in developing countries, some drivers also take such roadside naps, but they are not recommended because of the risk of being attacked while asleep. When driving in such areas, you should plan on driving only when you are certain you can stay wide awake through your planned itinerary for a given day, and you should also plan on diverting to a hotel or motel in a reasonably safe area if you become too drowsy to drive. ===Phone=== Most people use their phones to navigate. Do not let your phone distract you. A dashboard-mounted phone holder will help minimize hazards arising from navigating or talking on the phone. Talking over the phone, taking a look at the map or changing a setting still distracts you; pull over for anything that requires looking away from the road for more than half a second, and if you use those half-seconds often, you'd better take a break or find a human navigator. Sometimes talking helps with fatigue or is otherwise necessary. Make sure you can ignore the phone at any moment to concentrate on driving – if your talking companion doesn't understand that need, don't talk to them while driving. Likewise, small talk keeps you awake, while anything that upsets you or requires serious thinking is away from your concentration. ===Crime=== In some areas, automotive vandalism or theft can be quite common. To mitigate risk, keep your doors locked when you are away from the car or when the car is in motion, and the windows up when possible. Keep valuables on your person, or out of view in the trunk or glovebox if that is not practical. In some areas, criminals may try to siphon off gas from your car, install credit card skimmers at gas station pumps, or offer to "protect" your parked car for a fee (and damage your car if you park there without paying them). Some more modern cars are equipped with anti-theft systems that can send an alert to your phone if it detects unusual activity – but if you are a bit farther away, professionals are long gone before you arrive, and false positives may be frustratingly common. ===Severe weather=== If you are going to drive in the Arctic, in winter in temperate climates or in mountains (including mountain passes), you should acquaint yourself with advice for [[winter driving]]. The roads will be slippery, sight may be reduced (snow can cause "whiteouts" where you hardly see ten metres) and getting stuck will make you have to cope with [[cold weather]]. Dense [[Severe weather#Fog|fog]] may actually be the deadliest weather phenomenon you encounter, as it drastically reduces visibility and thus causes traffic accidents. Sometimes there is fog only in valleys or by bodies of water; when driving downhill visibility can be abruptly reduced unless you are alert. [[Flash floods|Flooding]] can trap you. Driving on a road covered with water is dangerous as judging the depth and the condition of the road (which may have been damaged) is difficult. Water can destroy the engine by abruptly cooling parts of it, and if deep enough (about 60 cm, two feet) even sweep away the car. ===Mountains and remote areas=== * '''Check-up'''. Before driving through mountainous terrain, especially after the cold winter months, your car may need extra attention. Make sure that the vehicle's brake and transmission fluids are filled. * '''Warn friends''' or relatives where and for long you are leaving. Tell a hard deadline when they should initiate a search. Take into account that you may not have phone coverage in some areas. Also tell people who could get nervous if they cannot reach you. * '''Maps and route'''. In remote areas small roads may not be mapped completely or accurately. Or the opposite: an unpassable road in a bad condition might be mapped as a good-quality asphalt tertiary road. To avoid a wrong turn, you may want to plot out your trip on an old-fashioned paper map before you depart – in any case, as there may be areas without data coverage, don't rely on online maps! * '''In spring''', signs of winter may still be present in the mountains: There may be patches of snow and ice left, the roads may be muddy because of meltwater, and damage to the roads may not have been repaired yet. * '''Fuel'''. Climbing steep grades requires much more fuel than a typical drive. Also, fuel stations can be sparse. * Use '''brakes''' sparingly; downshift before extreme downgrades, to use the engine for braking. * Watch your '''temperature gauge'''. * '''Stay alert''' and on your side of the road. ==See also== * [[Itineraries]] * [[Motorcycling]] * [[Taxis]] ===General information=== * [[Tips for road trips]] * [[Animal collisions]] * [[Automobile associations]] * [[Automotive history]] * [[Carnet de passage]] * [[Car camping]] * [[Carsharing]] * [[Ferries]] * [[GPS navigation]] * [[Offroad driving]] * [[Renting a car]] * [[Winter driving]] {{PartOfTopic|Transportation}} {{outlinetopic}} 07419fqncqhs1norchajixcu5wf79qk 5289309 5289101 2026-06-08T03:57:00Z Coolcaesar 1398300 /* Rules of the road */ Adding a key point 5289309 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Cruise through New Zealand banner.jpg}} '''Driving a car''' gives a traveller more independence and flexibility than scheduled [[transportation]], such as [[air travel]], [[rail travel]], or [[bus travel]], and may be faster or more comfortable than [[Tour cycling|cycling]]. ==Understand== Driving is often the fastest mode of transportation at distances between {{convert|10|km|sigfig=1}} and {{convert|100|km|sigfig=1}}, unless there are traffic jams or the roads are in bad condition. In countries with a [[high speed rail]] network, however, driving between big cities is usually slower than using the trains. Within cities, [[public transportation]] and [[Urban cycling|cycling]] often beat cars in terms of speed, due to congestion and problems of finding parking. Over small distances even walking can be faster. You might want to find cheap parking for your car for the time you are in the city, or [[rent a car]] only when leaving for the countryside. In sparsely populated areas public transport may be infrequent or non-existent, and in difficult terrain there may be no railway. ==Legal issues== === Driver's license === [[File:Internationaler fuehrerschein 1.jpg|thumb|The IDP uses standardized vehicle classes and symbols for the classes covered.]] Most countries require you to have a valid license before you will be allowed to drive. Although this may or may not actually be enforced in the country you are visiting, you are still strongly advised not to drive without a valid license, as you could be subject to fines and possible imprisonment if caught, and insurance will not cover you in the event of an accident. In addition to having your driver's licence, you may need to satisfy age requirements, such as 18 years for driving a regular car or 21 for heavier vehicles or heavy trailers; for heavy vehicles there may be additional requirements. Most countries allow foreign licenses, especially from neighboring countries and licences that follow international standards; for example [[Canada]] and the [[USA]] accept each others' licenses, as do the [[European Union|EU]] countries. Exceptions include [[Driving in China#Licenses|China]], where a domestic driver's licence is required, and even [[Hong Kong]] and [[Macau]] licences are not valid for driving in the mainland. If your domestic driver's licence fulfils the requirements of the international standard, it will be valid at least in countries that have signed it. If not, it is valid if accompanied by an [[:Wikipedia:International Driving Permit|International Driving Permit]] (IDP) as laid up in the convention. Some countries that have not signed the convention may nevertheless accept your licence accompanied by an IDP. There is also the ISO/IEC 18013, designed to replace the IDP, but it is not widely recognised. The IDP is issued by an authorised body; usually it can be obtained from the automobile association in your country of residence. There are many resellers on the net, not all of them recognised, see [https://internationaldrivingpermit.org a list of approved organisations]. The IDP is valid for a stay of at most a year, and at most for three years from the issuing date. If your country is not part of the convention you may be out of luck. Travellers from countries not issuing IDP may sometimes travel to countries that recognizes IDP, take an exam to obtain the local license and convert it to IDP immediately for international usage. If your stay in a country is much longer than a typical tourist's visit, you will often have to get a local license. This may involve simply exchanging your foreign license for a local one or going through the full courses and testing as a local who has no license would have to. ===Rules of the road=== Nearly all countries follow certain basic rules of the road: stop at red lights and go on green lights; obey mandatory signs; stay within lane lines; stay under the posted speed limit; do not crash into vehicles, motorcyclists, pedestrians, bicyclists, buildings, or other things; carry a license proving one has earned the right to drive; and remain at the scene of an accident. Enforcement may vary, but as a foreigner who doesn't know the details of the driving culture, you should drive defensively and follow the local rules. Other than those basic rules, everything else varies from one country to the next. Always take the time to do some research on the rules of the road where you're going. Pay close attention to everything that is different. Watch a few YouTube videos of city life and scenic drives to observe how people actually drive there. Here are a few of the most common points of divergence to research when driving in another country for the first time: * '''Left v. right''': A majority of countries drive on the right side of the road, but a substantial minority drive on the left. * '''Permissible movements at intersections''': Some countries follow the rule that all movements not prohibited are allowed, while others follow the rule that all movements not authorized are prohibited. * '''Safe distance''': A safe following distance or lane merge in one country is another country's tailgating or cutting someone off. * '''Lane restrictions''': Some lanes are limited to certain users, either all the time or during posted hours. Bus-only lanes are common in many cities. High-occupancy vehicle lanes prohibit solo drivers to encourage carpooling. * '''Turns across opposing traffic''': The majority rule is to turn across opposing traffic from a dedicated turn lane or from the through traffic lane closest to the road's centerline. The minority rule in a few countries is to veer onto the shoulder and turn across all lanes when traffic is completely clear. * '''Turn on red''': In some countries, drivers can turn at an intersection after a complete stop even if the light is red, as long as there is no sign expressly forbidding it. This is usually legal only for turns which do not intersect with crossing or opposing traffic—that is, a right turn in countries that drive on the right, and a left turn in countries that drive on the left. Details may vary across countries with this rule. In others, such turns are treated as a traffic light violation, unless explicitly allowed. * '''Traffic lights''': They can be placed either before, over the middle of, or on the far side of the intersection. When lights are before the intersection you need to stop much earlier before the limit line or crosswalk to see the light change. There may be redundant lights, which results in more visual clutter. The majority rule is that red lights are enforced at all hours. A minority of jurisdictions with very high carjacking rates tolerate red light running late at night, after drivers first slow down to verify there is no cross-traffic. * '''Flashing traffic lights''': Most countries agree that red means stop, yellow means prepare to stop, and green means go, but there is a lot of variety as to what these lights mean when they are flashing or blinking. * '''Stop v. yield''': At intersections without traffic lights all traffic may have to come to a complete stop or you merely have to yield for those with priority – which may be those on the bigger road or those coming from the right (left in countries driving on the left). Turning traffic may have to yield for everybody. Rules on implicit priority (such as in T intersections or for major roads) vary. In some countries priority at most intersections is explicitly signed. * '''Overtaking''': In some countries, you may overtake another on multi-lane highways only in lanes on the side closer to the center line (in some countries known as the fast lane) but not in lanes on the side closer to the shoulder (i.e., the slow lane). In other countries, you may overtake a vehicle on multi-lane highways on either side, or the rules may depend on specifics. * '''Motorcycles''': Lane splitting by motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles may be legal, illegal, or stuck in a gray area in between. * '''Priority at roundabouts''': The majority rule is that traffic entering a roundabout yields to traffic already in the roundabout. The minority rule is that traffic in the roundabout must yield to traffic entering the roundabout. In France a few roundabouts follow the latter rule, while the former is the default. * '''Daylighting''': Some jurisdictions forbid parking along the curb within a certain distance of corners, pedestrian crossings and driveways. This is to reduce collisions caused by obscuring of views of cross-traffic by parked vehicles. * '''Complex intersections and interchanges''': A driver who normally drives simple four-way intersections and T-intersections may be bewildered to encounter their first multi-lane roundabout, single-point urban interchange, or diverging diamond interchange. * '''Allowable uses of highway shoulders''': In certain countries, shoulders on high-speed highways and freeways are strictly limited to emergency parking (for vehicle breakdowns and accidents) and use as a bike lane, especially in rural areas. Those countries strictly prohibit using a highway shoulder as a waiting/pick-up/drop-off/nonemergency parking zone and as a temporary traffic lane by which slower vehicles can give way to faster vehicles. In other countries, it is common for private entrepreneurs driving vans, jeepneys, buses, or taxis to veer onto the highway shoulder to pick up or drop off passengers, or to wait for more passengers on the shoulder near major intersections. In some countries, it is a common courtesy for slower vehicles on two-lane highways to veer onto the shoulder to allow faster vehicles to overtake them without having to veer as far into opposing traffic. * '''Yield or move over for emergency vehicles''': In most countries, drivers are required to yield to and get out of the way of police, fire, and ambulance vehicles when they activate sirens and flashing lights. A few countries have adopted "move over" rules requiring drivers who encounter an emergency vehicle stopped on a highway with flashing lights to change lanes if possible, so that there will be no traffic in the lane adjacent to the emergency vehicle. If a lane change is not possible, drivers must slow down. * '''Speed limits''': Always research whether speeds are posted in miles or kilometres, because the unit is usually not indicated on speed limit signs. A notorious trap is when drivers accustomed to miles, in cars with meters showing miles per hour, drive into metric countries and see a posted speed limit of "80". Then they drive at 80 mph instead of 80 km/h, which is only 50 mph. * '''Warning signs with suggested speeds for curves''': Some countries calibrate posted speeds for the benefit of trucks prone to flipping over at high speeds. Those speeds are far too slow for cars, so local car drivers often become impatient as they follow newly-arrived tourists in rental cars who have not yet caught on. Other countries calibrate posted speeds for cars, meaning that drivers accustomed to whipping around curves at well above suggested speeds will skid out of control when they fail to slow down as suggested. * '''Safety equipment''': Depending upon the country, drivers may be required to carry a warning triangle, a reflective safety vest, a fire extinguisher, or, for drivers who need to wear prescription eyeglasses, a spare set of glasses. * '''Passenger restraints''': Depending on the country, using seat belts may be mandatory or they may be missing. Child restraints may likewise be obligatory or hard to find. The ages and/or heights for when child car seats and booster seats are mandatory also vary widely. * '''Mobile phone use while driving''': Talking on the phone while driving may be forbidden, at least if you don't have hands-free equipment. *'''Use of dashcams''': In some countries, dashcams are prohibited on the ground of invasion of privacy. In other countries dashcams are legal and widely used. In the latter group, local police sometimes invite drivers to come forward if their dashcams may have captured information relating to an accident or crime. * '''Headlights and signal (blinker) use''': Some jurisdictions mandate headlight or daytime running lamp use at all hours, even in daylight on a clear day at midday. There is also much variety as to what situations and how often direction indicators and hazard lights are used – in some countries every lane change must be signalled, or hazard lights may be allowed only in emergencies. If your vehicle's headlights and rear lights are controlled automatically, check that they work as expected. Rear lights may not automatically activate in all conditions where they are important (fog, snow, or rain in daytime). * '''Snow tires''': In winter, several countries require drivers to put winter tires or snow tires on their vehicles. Studded winter tires or snow chains may or may not be allowed. * '''Toll collection''': There are a great many electronic toll collection schemes, but interoperability remains severely limited or non-existent. Drivers on long road trips may have to acquire multiple transponders or tags, deal with a variety of payment apps or web sites, or simply avoid routes where the time saved is not worth the hassle of paying electronic tolls. Tolls may be collected for highways, bridges, tunnels or city centres. Where cash tolls are still accepted at staffed tollbooths, credit cards are rarely accepted, so you will need to first acquire bills or coins in the local currency. * '''Ferries''': When there is no bridge or tunnel available, you may need to take a car ferry to transport your vehicle over a body of water. Ferry operators vary widely as to whether they are free or not free, depart frequently or only at scheduled times, and allow you to stay in your vehicle or require you to exit the vehicle deck and stay on upper decks for the duration of the journey. * '''Pollution/congestion control restrictions''': Certain cities, especially in Europe and Asia, have banned entire classes of vehicles in city centres to control pollution and reduce traffic congestion. These restrictions are usually applicable to specific zones in the city centre during specific hours and days of the week during specific parts of the year, and may also depend upon whether a numeric digit in a vehicle's license plate number is an even or odd number. Violations may lead to substantial fines, not just tolls. * '''Bicyclists and pedestrians''': What rules apply to bicyclists and pedestrians and how disciplined they are varies wildly between countries. Watch out for them. In some countries the vehicle driver is always deemed to be at fault in a collision with them. ===Traffic signs=== {{multiple image | align = right | total_width = 200 | image1 = MUTCD W3-6.svg | alt1 = A diamond-shaped with yellow background and black border, with the words "Draw Bridge" | image2 = Vienna Convention road sign Ab-5-V1.svg | alt2 = A diamond-shaped with yellow background and black border, with a symbol of an open draw bridge | image3 = France road sign A6.svg | alt3 = A triangle with white background and red border, with a symbol of an open draw bridge | footer = The draw bridge warning sign is one of the several signs that remain text-only in the U.S.A. (left), while its equivalents under the Vienna Convention (right) display a symbol of an open draw bridge. }} {{multiple image | align = right | total_width = 200 | image1 = MUTCD R3-3.svg | image2 = Brasil_R-26.svg | image3 = IE_road_sign_RUS-004.svg | footer = Straight ahead only, no turns allowed: U.S.A. (left), Brazil (center) and Vienna (right). The Vienna convention uses a category of mandatory instructions, in most countries round signs with white symbols on blue background (the Brazilian variant is an option). }} About half of the world, including most of Europe and Central Asia, and parts of Africa, follows the 1968 Vienna conventions on road traffic and on signs and signals (developed by the UN, based on the European tradition). If you are used to driving in one such country, most signs and rules will be familiar. The signs in these countries are mostly pictograms, which require no knowledge of the language. The meaning of some symbols may still not be self-evident, and additional signs may be textual, such as a parking sign having an addition of "residents only". Those who are not concerned by the main sign should not need to understand the auxiliary signs. China is not a signatory to the Vienna convention but uses a system that is very similar. You need a Chinese driving licence in China. Another important standard is the domestic US standard, the ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices'', which has influenced much of the world. Australia, Canada and Mexico follow a system modeled after the US tradition, which for regulatory signs and warning signs relies more heavily on text in the respective national languages. South America, South-East Asia, Ireland, Japan and New Zealand use different adaptions and mixtures of both the above traditions. Guide signs are one of the biggest points of divergence. Most countries use green guide signs on highways because studies have found that green is the most visually pleasing option for the majority of drivers who can see that color. Some countries prefer blue guide signs to be considerate to disabled persons with red-green colorblindness, to whom green guide signs may appear hideous. Many countries in Asia and some in Europe and Africa do not use the Latin alphabet. Some of them provide transliterations below native names on most guide signs. However, even those who normally provide them may not provide them consistently, and may not provide transliterations or translations on other types of signs, such as mandatory instruction or warning signs. If a country uses too many untranslated mandatory signs to memorize in advance, then let others do the driving. === Enforcement === The police may be more or less visible, and there may be several authorities dealing with vehicles on the road. Usually, if somebody tries to stop you, the default is that you should comply. However, in some countries fake police, other roadside scams or outright robbery are common – see country articles. There may be roadblocks for random checks. In some countries, police in cars may stop you by a special red and blue light without first overtaking; stop at first opportunity. As you are stopped, police often asks to see your and your car's papers, and there may be a sobriety breath test, regardless of whether you are suspected of anything. In countries with widespread armed criminality, police may be concerned about their own safety, and you should be very careful not to do sudden moves or anything unexpected – it could be interpreted as reaching for a gun (in your pocket or elsewhere). This applies also to mostly orderly countries like the USA. To be calm and polite may pay anywhere. Don't try to leave before the police tells you to. In some countries, fines are usually paid directly to the police. Where bribery is common, this includes "fines" for misdemeanors you did not commit. In other countries, you just get a ticket, to be paid at the police office or some other place or as a bank transfer. Tickets may be directly delivered to the owner of the car (which may be your car rental company). There is much variation as to whether traffic enforcement cameras are allowed or banned, stationary or mobile, publicized or secret, signed or unsigned, deliberately hidden or prominently positioned, and what exactly they are allowed to enforce. In some countries, they can be used to enforce only speed limits or red lights, in others they are used to enforce a wide array of rules. AI may be used to find the misdemeanors and in some countries tickets are issued automatically, in others a human must manually review the recorded evidence. == Insurance policies == Check your insurance; not all policies cover international travel and even those that do may not meet the requirements of a destination's regulations. You ''really'' do not want to find yourself having to appear in court because of an accident your insurance did not cover, especially when the court may be far from your home or may operate in a foreign language. Nor do you want bills your insurance does not cover, whether auto repair, legal or medical. If you are driving across an international border, you may need to purchase additional insurance. Whether or not your insurance is valid in a neighbouring country depends on which specific country you are driving into. For instance, U.S. insurance will typically cover you for driving into Canada but not Mexico, and Malaysian insurance will typically cover you for driving into Singapore or Brunei but not Thailand or Indonesia. Even if your insurance covers you in the country you are driving into, that country may still insist that you purchase insurance from a local provider. Most countries mandate that you have at least third party liability insurance to be allowed to drive legally. However, the minimum coverage for this insurance vary greatly between jurisdiction; for instance, in Australia, compulsory third party insurance is only required to cover medical expenses, while in the United States, some states only require coverage for property damage (though in such states, it is mandatory for your insurance to cover your own medical expenses), while others require coverage for both medical expenses and property damage. For additional peace of mind, it is highly advisable that you obtain comprehensive insurance coverage that covers all of the above, as well as stolen vehicles and damage to your own vehicle. In most developed countries, you just need to liaise with your own insurance company, who will liaise with the other party on your behalf. The exception is the United States, where you are responsible for liaising with the other party's insurance company by yourself if they were at fault, or suing them for damages if they were uninsured (though you can purchase coverage for accidents with uninsured drivers for an additional premium). == Car rental == {{main|Car rental}} Renting a car is often more practical than bringing your own, but there are many things to watch out for. Check the small print and make sure to note initial condition of the car, not to be told to pay for earlier damage. You usually pay per day (although long rentals may be cheaper), so you might want to plan on having a car just certain days. In many cases the requirements for driving a rental car are higher than for a driver's license in and of itself. For example, there may be a higher age limit or the rental company may require a certain number of years of experience driving. If you have renewed you license recently, it might be wise to keep the old one to prove that you have, in fact, been driving for a longer time. ==Transmission== While in [[North America]], [[Middle East]], [[East Asia]], [[Oceania]] and [[Southeast Asia]], most of the cars have automatic transmissions, in [[Europe]], and [[South America]] most of the cars have manual transmissions, although in the wealthier countries in Europe, there is a gradual transition to automatic vehicles in the 2020s. Small European car rental agencies may not have any vehicles with automatic transmissions, and even at international rental agencies, supply of automatic vehicles can be limited to large and luxury vehicles. == On the road == === Border crossings === [[File:2018-StallerSattelW.jpg|thumb|Passing from Austria to Italy by the Staller Pass: no border formalities, but driving in the mountains can be a challenge – and some roads are engineering feats. At 2,052 m, this pass is closed in winter, and due to the narrow road prohibited for caravans.]] Some borders may be no problem to cross with your own car, but many rental contracts forbid driving to certain neighboring countries or even some regions and jurisdictions of the same country. This may be, e.g., because of higher crime rates, worse road conditions or extreme climates. You may also need more documentation than at home, e.g. proving ownership. Often you need a sign showing the nationality of your car. At some borders, you need to change the side of the road that you drive on. Bringing a vehicle into some countries requires a [[Carnet de Passages]]; like the IDP, this is usually obtained from the automobile association in your home country. ===Driving on the other side of the road=== [[File:Countries driving on the left or right.svg|539x539px|thumb|Countries driving on the left (blue) or right (red)]] {{nowrap|Driving in a}} country where traffic moves on the opposite side of the road takes a bit of getting used to, but lots of people manage it when they drive abroad, and you can too. If driving on the left (right), remember to make tight left (right) turns and wide right (left) turns, and to pass/overtake on the right (left). Generally, countries that drive on the left use cars where the driver sits on the right side of the car, and vice versa. This puts the driver closer to the center of the road for better visibility. The windshield wiper controls and turn signals are typically on reversed sides depending on which side of the car the driver's seat is on. When you're still getting used to it, you'll probably turn the windshield wipers on by mistake a few times when you're trying to hit the turn signals. The brake and accelerator are ''not'' reversed; the brake is on the left and accelerator is on the right regardless. Likewise, the shift pattern stays the same regardless of the position of the driver, so in most manual transmission vehicles the first gear is to the left and forwards, the second gear is to the left and backwards, and so on. Staying centered in your lane can be a challenge – drivers from right-side countries who are used to sitting on the left side of the vehicle will tend to instinctively veer to the left when sitting on the right side of a vehicle, and vice versa. Try looking through your side mirrors to get a sense of how close you are to the lines. ===Motion sickness=== [[Motion sickness]] is most likely to affect children and young people. Vulnerable individuals should get medication, or at least keep eyesight on the outdoor environment. === Road conditions === Road conditions and driving habits vary from country to country and between regions. If you will drive in winter or in mountains, check implications of [[winter driving]]. If you may be using unpaved roads or roads in bad condition, check what to expect, and also the fine print of your insurance and rental contracts. In sparsely inhabited areas navigating may involve some challenges and breaking down or losing your way is worse than near people. Have and use a map, and make sure your [[GPS navigation|GPS]] will work as expected. === Fuel === Fuel '''prices''' vary considerably from one country to the next. Fuel is often cheap in oil-producing countries, but this relationship is not so straightforward: Norway is a big oil producer with some of the world's highest prices for petrol, while in the car-crazed USA, keeping retail gasoline prices down is politically important. Because of different taxation across borders, filling up before crossing or getting over the border before filling up can save you money. Don't gamble with the last liters though. When renting a car, you might want to know how thirsty your first choice is. In the USA this is measured as ''miles per gallon'', while in most of Europe the measure is ''litres per 100 km''. In the former case you want a big figure (such as 53), in the latter a small one (such as 4.5). Typical fuel efficiency varies between countries, as does what kind of driving is assumed for the measures, and the testing procedure itself (unified across the [[European Union|EU]] though). Fuel '''quality''' also varies, and what different qualities are called. In many countries you can buy a type that suits your car where it is cheapest, while in others you may want to stick to the most reputable chains. Diesel is commonly cheaper due to lower taxation in some European countries but it may be rare or unavailable in other countries. You can't drive a gasoline car with diesel or vice versa. The type of service in fuel stations differs: * '''Full service''' — An attendant operates the pumps, often wipes the windshield, and sometimes checks the vehicle's oil level and tire pressure, then collects payment and perhaps a small tip. * '''Minimum service''' — An attendant operates the pumps. In some countries self-service is prohibited. * '''Self service''' — The customer performs all required service. Signs informing the customer of filling procedures and cautions are displayed on each pump. In countries with low crime rates, customers are still allowed to pump first and then pay a cashier for the price of the fuel actually pumped. Otherwise, customers may be required to pay first before they pump, either by preauthorizing a credit or debit card or depositing cash with a cashier. * '''Unstaffed''' — Using cardlock (or pay-at-the-pump) system, these are completely unstaffed. Self-service stations are found in many developed high-wage countries like the United States, Canada and much of Europe, while full-service stations are commonly found (and are sometimes the only type of fuel station available) in many developing countries. There are several jurisdictions that do not allow self-service at gas stations for safety reasons – station attendants '''must''' be the ones to pump gas. These include [[Brazil]], [[China]], [[Turkey]], [[South Africa]], [[Uruguay]], [[North Korea]], a few other developing countries, and the state of [[New Jersey]] in the United States. === Parking === Parking can be a hassle, especially in cities. Parking rules differ between countries. A violation may result in a hefty fine, a "boot" on your car tire, or seeing your car towed away. Parking locations include curbside spaces, parking lots at ground level, and multi-level parking garages which may be above-ground, below-ground, or both. Some parking facilities do not charge for parking. Parking time may still be limited. For free curbside parking [[Driving in Europe#Costs|in European cities]], a parking disc – a clock-like ticket which indicates parking time – is often used. It can often be acquired from various retail locations, kiosks, gas stations, and police stations. At facilities that do charge, payment schemes vary considerably: * A valet takes the car from you at the entrance and hands you a ticket. When you return, you present the ticket to the valet, who demands payment and retrieves your car. * An attendant demands payment at the facility entrance. * An attendant roams the facility on foot and demands payment from drivers as they park. * A parking meter charges for time to occupy a particular space. It is often used for curbside parking in American cities. * A vending machine either issues a timed receipt to be placed on your car dashboard, or the machine records your license plate number and then issues a receipt which you can keep with you. * The facility has entrance and exit gates and you must push a button to take a ticket to open the entrance gate. Upon return, you insert the ticket into a vending machine and pay for the time used, then insert the ticket into a reader to open the exit gate. * The entrance gate has a camera which automatically reads your license plate number. Upon return, you pay by that number at a vending machine. The exit gate will open automatically after its camera recognizes your license plate number and verifies that you already paid. * The parking facility has signs for QR codes which cause a smartphone to connect to a web site or app where one may pay for parking. * By app. You install the app and add your license plate number and credit cards details. When parking, you tell the app where you parked and how long you are going to stay. You may have the option of later prolonging or shortening your parking time. === Accidents and breakdowns === {{see also|Tips for road trips#If you break down}} In case of accident, practices differ. Check up on whether you are expected to stay at the site until police have arrived and interviewed you. In some countries you are obliged to stop to help if you see an accident, in others the accident is probably a scam and stopping might be dangerous. Before doing anything else, secure your own safety: activate the hazard lights, put on your reflective vest and have somebody put the warning triangle at an appropriate distance. If you had a breakdown and want help from passing cars, lifting your motorhood can do the trick, regardless of your actual problem. You might be able to call an [[Automobile associations|automobile association]] for help. In severe cases, to secure the victims' breathing and to call for help are essential. In any case, watch out for airbags that weren't triggered, but may be at any time, and be aware that electric cars may run forward with no warning, if the driver happens to move their foot. Cars catching fire and exploding is reasonably rare. New cars (since 2018 in the EU) may have an eCall button, to get the car to call emergency services (which it already did if it registered the accident). Don't rely on the automatics though, speak to them yourself. If you don't have a phone or it doesn't get signal, in some countries there are emergency phones in tunnels and along some highways. Even if you are not legally required to, it is always a good idea to report any traffic accidents to the local police as soon as possible, as insurance companies will often need a timely police report to process your claim. If there are no injuries and the vehicles involved can be driven safely, you can usually just drive to the nearest police station to lodge the report. Before doing that, make sure you document the scene thoroughly by taking time-stamped photos of the scene from as many angles as possible, as well as photos of damage to all vehicles involved. Also be sure to exchange information with all drivers involved; at minimum you should get their contact details, as well as photos of their driver's licence, vehicle registration plate number and proof of insurance that displays the policy number. In case of [[Wildlife accidents|wildlife collisions]], in some countries you are required to report them to the emergency services even when no people were hurt. Note the place: landmarks, distance from last known place, coordinates (from your GPS). In some countries it is common practice to mark the place to make it easy to find. If the animal might be dangerous (a bear, a boar or the like), drive a bit further before doing the marking and tell the distance when reporting the accident. Don't try to kill a severed animal by yourself unless you are sure you can do it properly. ==Destinations== === Africa === In Africa, most transport infrastructure is not developed, and it is hard to get around, even by car, in many places of Africa. Continued political instability and frequent regime changes in Africa will further underfund new road construction in Africa. If you do wish to drive in African countries, North African countries and South Africa do have generally good road networks in urban areas, but in many other countries in Africa, driving can be dangerous due to the poor condition of many road networks. ==== Morocco ==== {{main|Driving in Morocco}} Comparatively easy to get to from Europe, by ferry from Spain. The mountains and deserts can be explored by car. Note temporary car import bureaucracy. The signs are similar to those in most of Europe; text is usually in French and Arabic. ==== Nigeria ==== [[Nigeria#By car|Nigeria]] is not part of the most standard international Road Traffic Convention and as such will require either the Nigerian license or a ''special'' International Driving Permit valid only for driving in Nigeria, Somalia and Iraq – not the common IDP. ==== Réunion ==== {{main|Driving in Réunion}} Many of Réunion's natural attractions, including its pitons, cirques and mountains, are accessible only by car. Public transport operates only in cities. ==== South Africa ==== {{main|Driving in South Africa}} South Africa is quite a large country, and a lot of the attractions are in rural areas. Therefore, public transport isn't good everywhere, and driving is popular. === Asia === New road construction has not always kept up with growing traffic, and congestion is a major problem, especially in urban centers. Still, a car is often a good and sometimes the only way to explore more remote areas. Bringing a car might necessitate a number of forms and permits; you will probably need an international driving permit and for some countries a Carnet de Passages for the vehicle. Mainland China requires their own driving licence. In East Asia (countries like [[China]], [[Japan]], and [[South Korea]]), many places have good public transport and rail travel systems, and [[high-speed rail]] is often the preferred mode of intercity travel within a country in East Asia, so there is usually no need to drive. Southeast Asian countries (excluding Singapore) have a strong car culture; while public transport is available in large cities, a car is a preferred way to get around elsewhere (only Singapore has an extensive and good public transport system). In South Asia (countries like [[India]] and [[Bangladesh]]), as well as in West Asia (countries like [[Israel]] and [[Jordan]]), popular intercity bus systems serve most destinations of interest and buses are preferred a form of public transport there, but in some West Asian countries like [[United Arab Emirates]] and [[Saudi Arabia]], strong car culture does occur. In Central Asia, transport infrastructure, such as highways, are underdeveloped, and travelling by car is challenging. All of Asia is part of Asian Highway Network, the Asian continent counterpart of the European network or the Interstate Highway System. While a number of countries in Central Asia, such as Uzbekistan, are part of European route network, road signs in many Asian countries do not identify E-routes. Some, such as North Korea and Turkey, do not identify AH-routes. ==== China ==== {{main|Driving in China}} You must have a Chinese license to drive in China. Driving in China is also chaotic, so it is often wise to hire a driver or take taxis to get around. If you do want to drive in China, though, a lot of information about how others drive is very useful. China's major cities generally have good public transportation networks, so you are highly advised to make use of those instead when possible. ===== Hong Kong ===== {{main|Driving in Hong Kong}} Hong Kong has the highest use of public transport anywhere in the world and its public transport network is among the world's best. As a result, rental cars are rare and parking is expensive and difficult to find, especially in Hong Kong's centre and in [[Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon]], and is also susceptible to frequent traffic jams. You can get almost everywhere by buses, trains or ferries. A car is useful only in rural areas such as parts of the [[Hong Kong/New Territories|New Territories]]. ==== India ==== {{main|Driving in India}} The rail network of [[India]] is the third largest in the world, and the rail system is efficient, if not always on schedule. Tracks running well over 60,000 km help connect over 7,500 stations, ferrying nearly 20 million people every day and connect major cities like [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Hyderabad]] and [[Pune]]. However, driving a car or taking India's extensive network of buses can be done especially where railways do not operate, especially needing your car to go to the countryside, or using India's extensive network of buses to get to destinations like Sarbhan. When driving in India, it is best to avoid driving in major cities. Traffic accidents are very common, including driver deaths, especially in major cities. Wrong-way driving, potholes, overloading and speeding are very common issues. Also, the pollution caused by cars and other private vehicles are a severe problem. ==== Indonesia ==== {{main|Driving in Indonesia}} Driving in [[Indonesia]] is generally not recommended due to atrocious driving habits and variable infrastructure, but doable. While high-speed toll roads exist across [[Java]] and [[Sumatra]], and in parts of [[Bali]], [[Kalimantan]] and [[Sulawesi]], most other highways in Indonesia are two-lane paved roads with homes and businesses by the roadside. Road signs are a mix of European and American standards. While there is a strong car culture, the most common vehicle in Indonesia is the motorcycle. Congestion is a serious problem especially in [[Jakarta]], and the highways can become congested during the Eid al-Fitr exodus (''mudik''). ==== Israel ==== Israel's extensive network of buses is all you'll need to get to well-known destinations like [[Tel Aviv]] and [[Jerusalem]], and even smaller towns usually see some service, though it may be less frequent. Local public transport in Israel is also generally good, but Israeli rail travel services are generally lacking (Israeli rail services generally serve Tel Aviv and surrounding areas only). However, when going to places like the countryside, small towns that are poorly served by public transport or intercity bus travel, or lesser-known destinations, a car may be useful, but try to avoid destinations like the Palestinian-controlled [[Gaza Strip]] as they are war zones. If you wish to drive in Israel, stay up-to-date with the current security situation and follow the travel advisories first on which destinations to avoid, then get an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an Israeli licence (the latter option is for permanent residents), and you may rent a car. ==== Japan ==== {{main|Driving in Japan}} With an efficient and very punctual rail network, driving in Japan is not necessary but doable, especially when going into rural destinations public transport doesn't cover well. ==== Kazakhstan ==== The transport infrastructure of Kazakhstan is underdeveloped, and it is mostly hard to get around, even with a car. That being said, a car is necessary to get around smaller cities and the countryside in Kazakhstan, but the roads can be in poor condition, due to many of the roads not being paved since the Soviet times. Road signs do follow international conventions and are inherited from the Soviet times. If you do road trips in Kazakhstan, don't expect any locals to speak any language other than Kazakh or Russian. ==== Macau ==== Macau, part of China, has very limited space when it comes into driving; you should not drive in Macau. Instead, punctual buses should be used instead of driving whenever possible. ==== Malaysia ==== {{main|Driving in Malaysia}} Since public transport is usually not good in Malaysia, cars are very popular, and most Malaysians drive to get around. That said, [[Kuala Lumpur]] is now served by a decent public transportation network that covers most of the main tourist sites. A car is also useful for crossing from Malaysia into Thailand, as neighbouring Thailand has infrequent public transport outside of major cities, though you will need to purchase additional insurance. However, driving a rental car from Malaysia into Singapore is not recommended, as most rental companies prohibit it, and even those that allow it will charge you extra to do so, and will not allow you to drop the car off in Singapore. Singapore has a good public transportation network, and can be reached from Malaysia by bus or train. If you are coming from Singapore, you should only pick up your rental car after crossing the border into Malaysia. ==== North Korea ==== Private transport is strictly forbidden in North Korea. All your transport needs will be dealt with by your tour company. Most of the time this means buses, although tour groups visiting remote sites (e.g. [[Paekdusan]], Mount Chilbo) occasionally use chartered flights by Air Koryo. Wandering around on your own (including driving your own car) is not allowed, and you are required to have a guide to escort you at all times. ==== Pakistan ==== Although Pakistan has a strong car culture, it is generally not recommended to drive in Pakistan. Many drivers are untrained and unlicensed, and driver aggression is common there. Drivers frequently disregard speed limits, stop signs and traffic lights. If you do wish to get around Pakistan by car, make sure you choose a good driver, or consider training and licencing before renting a car instead (but before renting a car, you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a Pakistani driving licence). ==== Philippines ==== {{main|Driving in the Philippines}} Almost all foreign travellers can drive in the Philippines up to three months, where applying for a Philippine driver's license is necessary for long-term stays. As a former American colony, the Philippines has a vibrant car culture, though there are more motorcycles than cars and rental motorcycles are much common than rental cars. Major highways may be up to international standards, but roads can be narrow and congested, and take you to the middle of villages and towns. Driving in the Philippines is nerve-racking, with reckless passing, speeding and dangerous lane changes, and motorcyclists anywhere. Most large cities have good public transportation (trains, buses, jeepneys), and there is a good network of airlines and buses for long-distance travel: visitors are suggested to take them instead. ==== Russia ==== {{main|Driving in Russia}} Russia is the largest country in the world, and many of the areas, including many metropolitan areas, are poorly served by all means of transport, even by car. While a car is necessary to get around the countryside and small to medium-sized cities, it's best to know where you're going so you don't end up on routes like the [[Kolyma Highway]]; minor and remote roads may be in very bad shape. ==== South Korea ==== {{main|Driving in South Korea}} South Korea is home to the automobile companies Kia and Hyundai, both of which have a worldwide presence. Although intercity rail and intercity bus systems in South Korea serve most parts of the country, in some areas, a car may be needed, especially in areas where public transport is not available. ==== Thailand ==== {{main|Driving in Thailand}} Thailand has a strong car culture, but beware that traffic jams can occur in Bangkok and other large cities. [[Bangkok]] has a decent public transportation network that covers all the main tourist destinations, and you are advised to use that when possible. ==== Vietnam ==== {{main|Driving in Vietnam}} In Vietnam, a car is essential to get around in smaller cities and the countryside. However, much of the country's road network is in poor condition, causing a high rate of accidents. Any communication with police and emergency services may be difficult without knowing a bit of Vietnamese. As a communist country, the government prefers public transport over private transport, but many places in Vietnam are poorly served by public transport. Even in big cities, public transport is not good and is subjected to overcrowding, but [[Hanoi]] and [[Ho Chi Minh City]] now have their first metro lines. Vietnam follows the 1968 Vienna conventions, like, for example, most of Europe and Central Asia, so most rules and signs will be familiar to those who have driven there. === Europe === {{main|Driving in Europe}} Europe generally has good road networks, although high population density means that there can be a lot of other cars on the road, making driving more difficult, and there are remote areas where roads are in bad condition. Driving in cities is often problematic and there is good public transportation, so a car is usually needed only for the countryside. In most countries the signs and rules follow the 1968 Vienna conventions. *[[Driving in Denmark]] *[[Driving in Finland]] *[[Driving in France]] *[[Driving in Germany]] *[[Driving in Iceland]] *[[Driving in Italy]] *[[Driving in Norway]] *[[Driving in Poland]] *[[Driving in Portugal]] *[[Driving in Russia]] *[[Driving in Spain]] *[[Driving in Sweden]] *[[Driving in Switzerland]] *[[Driving in the United Kingdom]] === Oceania === In Oceania, especially in Australia and New Zealand, road networks are in good condition. Most adults in Oceania drive to get around their respective cities. ==== Australia ==== {{main|Driving in Australia}} Australia has a strong car culture, and most adult Australians drive to get around their respective cities. While public transportation is available in the larger cities, a car is essential to get around in smaller cities and the countryside. Much of Australia's population lives in a relatively small area on the southeast coast, and travel between the southeastern coastal cities of [[Brisbane]], [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]] is possible if you have a few days or longer. However, to get to [[Perth]], you have to travel great distances across Australia's outback country. The traffic signs are similar to the US MUTCD. ====New Caledonia==== {{main|Driving in New Caledonia}} Many of the world's best scuba diving sites can only be reached by car, and a car is also necessary to explore the mountain ranges of Grande Terre. ==== New Zealand ==== {{main|Driving in New Zealand}} Cars are very popular in New Zealand, and a car is necessary if you want to see New Zealand's beautiful countryside. New Zealand uses a mixture of the US standard and the Vienna conventions in its signage. *[[Buying or renting a vehicle in New Zealand]] *[[Renting a motorhome in New Zealand]] === North America === Although Germany is the birthplace of the automobile and its inventor, Karl Benz, the United States is the first country to embrace consumerist car culture. With American influence, car culture spread north to Canada, and south into Mexico and Central America, and as a result, most adults in North America (generally in Canada, United States, Mexico) drive to get around their respective cities. If you do not want to drive, popular intercity bus systems (like Greyhound for example) serve most destinations of interest (but be careful that there is little security), as much of the rail network in North America is generally built for freight (although passenger rail travel is experiencing a revival in North America starting in the 2020s). The United States is also the birthplace of MUTCD, which has influenced road signage across the Western Hemisphere, including North America. ==== Canada ==== {{main|Driving in Canada}} Like its neighbour to the south, Canada has a strong car culture. As Canada is rather sparsely populated, cars are necessary to get around the countryside and small to medium-sized cities. Most of Canada's roads are in the south, due to the low population density and extremely cold weather in the north. ==== Mexico ==== {{main|Driving in Mexico}} Mexico has a strong car culture like its neighbour to the north. Cars are necessary to get around the countryside and small to medium-sized cities. ==== United States ==== {{main|Driving in the United States}} The United States is the country where cars dominate the most, and must be used if you want to get the best idea of the American countryside, its history, and important destinations throughout. Since the United States is large, especially when compared to its population, there are opportunities to "hit the road" and be far from busy highways, or opportunities to get off the road altogether. With very few exceptions, even major cities like [[Los Angeles]], [[Detroit]], [[Miami]] and [[Houston]] tend to be poorly served by public transport, and having a car is generally the best way to get around. The contiguous United States has good and well-maintained network of Interstate Highways, making it a breeze to drive between nearby major cities. * [[Off-roading in California]] * [[Off-highway vehicle riding in Oregon]] === South America === Popular intercity bus systems serve most destinations of interest, but by car you can reach also places that aren't served (or are badly served) by public transport. Expect busy traffic in large cities and extremely variable road conditions in the countryside. For traffic rules and signs, most countries in South America have adopted some mixture of the US standards and the UN ones (the 1968 Vienna conventions). To what degree they follow each varies. ==== Argentina ==== {{main|Driving in Argentina}} You need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an Argentinian licence to drive in Argentina. As Argentina is a large country, even metropolitan areas like [[Mar del Plata]] and [[Tucumán]] are poorly served by public transport (other than intercity buses), so consider driving to experience the beauty of most of Argentina. ==== Brazil ==== {{main|Driving in Brazil}} In Brazil, there is a strong car culture, due to the poor quality of public transport in most major cities. A car is preferred to get around Brazil outside of major cities. ==== Chile ==== {{main|Driving in Chile}} Chile is a country where getting the driving license is the most difficult phase. You need to proof that you have the national identification number and you have completed basic studies in order to obtain a Chilean driving licence. ==== Paraguay ==== There is a large extensive network of highways in Paraguay; Paraguay is good for driving, especially where buses do not operate. ==== Peru ==== As Peru lacks any high-speed rail lines, the country's extensive network of buses, or driving a car, are generally the only ways to get around Peru. A car is more recommended for exploring the countryside, as public transport may be less frequent in many parts of rural Peru. International Driving Permits are accepted, as are some foreign licenses depending on the country. ==== Uruguay ==== Uruguay's extensive network of buses is all you'll need to get to well-known destinations like [[Colonia]], [[Montevideo]], and [[Punta del Este]], and even smaller towns usually see some service, though it may be less frequent. But a car is useful for exploring the countryside, and for avoiding time-consuming connections when traveling around the country's interior (most bus lines radiate out from Montevideo). International Driving Permits are accepted, as are some foreign licenses depending on the country. ==== Venezuela ==== A large and paved road network (which comprises approx. 82,000 km) make Venezuela an attractive country for exploring with your own car. Many roads are in good condition but there are also gravel and dirt roads for which an off-road vehicle is recommended – especially during the rainy season from May to October. If you do wish to drive in Venezuela, consider knowing some Spanish. ==Stay safe== {{multiple image | align = right | footer = In some areas you have to look out for [[Animal collisions|wildlife and livestock]]. | image1 = Slovenia road sign IV-15.svg | width1 = 100 | caption1 = Frogs | image2 = MUTCD-CA SW59.svg | width2 = 80 | caption2 = Bears | image3 = Vienna Convention road sign Aa-15a-V1-LHT.svg | width3 = 90 | caption3 = Cows }} Road safety differs between countries, but most of what you learnt in the driving school is equally relevant abroad. You may want to remind yourself of some advice you haven't had use for where you usually drive. If the climate, road conditions, driving culture or other circumstances differ from what you are used to, you might need to read up on and even practise some measures, such as how to handle slippery conditions or to keep an eye open for wildlife. In some regions, roads may be of very bad quality, with potholes or damaged sections with no warnings, in some the climate poses a challenge, in some reckless driving is common. With proper preparation, some of the dangers can be mitigated or minimised, and in some countries, it may be better to leave the driving to the locals. Avoid unsealed roads if possible, particularly of those close to the equator. A general rule is to always behave predictably: use turn signals, never turn by a sudden thought, never suddenly accelerate when approaching a crossroads. That way others can compensate for things you do oddly. At home you can get away with less carefulness, but the less familiar the environment, the bigger the risks. === Drugs === [[Alcoholic beverages|Alcohol]], [[cannabis]], some [[medication]] and some other substances share the common characteristic that they may reduce drivers' attention. No matter why you take them, ''never'' drive when you have recently taken them. You can request your friend or hire a designated driver. ===Bicycles=== [[File:Hong Kong road sign 260 A.svg|thumb|upright=0.5|Beware of bicycles. Sign from [[Hong Kong]].]] {{seealso|Urban cycling}} If you are unused to bicycles, watch out! Rules differ by country, but there are several dangerous situations. The main thing is that you should behave predictably and look for them – if you only look for cars before turning or opening a door, you may kill a fast cyclist you didn't notice. In city traffic, cyclists may well be faster than you. Often they use the right edge of the road or lane, and especially when you slow down to turn or park, they may close in in no time. Make sure to use your blinkers and to specifically look for them. Never forget one you see, thinking they are too far away to matter. Always check for cyclists before opening a door. In some countries, cyclists may be allowed to use the left side of the road (or cycle in the opposite direction on unidirectional roads) and thus surprise you. Sometimes they do even if not allowed to. An especially hazardous situation is when there is a bidirectional cycleway on your side of a street you are going to cross. Remember to look also for those to your right on the cycleway. (The other way around where you drive to the left). In countries were cycling is common, you often have several categories: old or less fit people cycling at jogging speed and those racing faster than city car traffic. Some may follow rules precisely, and trust you to do the same, while others may be totally ignorant. Don't trust your first impression of biking in the country. ===Animals=== If there are animals on the roads, mind that they don't know traffic rules and may behave unpredictably, especially if startled. In countries where animals on the road are rare, you may still encounter a rider with a horse. Make sure you overtake with wide enough margins not to startle the horse. Until you can overtake, keep a generous distance. Don't use your horn and avoid other noise, such as by accelerating quickly (the noise from brakes using compressed air). Sometimes the rider may signal their intentions, and they may let you pass at a time and spot of their choosing. ===Fatigue=== Fatigue can be fatal. If you are driving for many hours in a row, take a break to get some fresh air, stretch your legs and most importantly switch off from driving for a bit. If you drive into the night or early morning, not only is it more dangerous due to it being dark but there is every chance you can start to nod off. If you leave early in the morning or don't have a lot of sleep before heading out, you should be aware that you may not be at your sharpest. Caffeine can only help so much: the only real cure for fatigue is sleep. In developed countries, it is common for drivers on long-distance journeys to pull over at roadside rest areas or parking lots to take a brief nap for an hour or two, then resume driving once they feel refreshed. In areas with high violent crime rates, especially in developing countries, some drivers also take such roadside naps, but they are not recommended because of the risk of being attacked while asleep. When driving in such areas, you should plan on driving only when you are certain you can stay wide awake through your planned itinerary for a given day, and you should also plan on diverting to a hotel or motel in a reasonably safe area if you become too drowsy to drive. ===Phone=== Most people use their phones to navigate. Do not let your phone distract you. A dashboard-mounted phone holder will help minimize hazards arising from navigating or talking on the phone. Talking over the phone, taking a look at the map or changing a setting still distracts you; pull over for anything that requires looking away from the road for more than half a second, and if you use those half-seconds often, you'd better take a break or find a human navigator. Sometimes talking helps with fatigue or is otherwise necessary. Make sure you can ignore the phone at any moment to concentrate on driving – if your talking companion doesn't understand that need, don't talk to them while driving. Likewise, small talk keeps you awake, while anything that upsets you or requires serious thinking is away from your concentration. ===Crime=== In some areas, automotive vandalism or theft can be quite common. To mitigate risk, keep your doors locked when you are away from the car or when the car is in motion, and the windows up when possible. Keep valuables on your person, or out of view in the trunk or glovebox if that is not practical. In some areas, criminals may try to siphon off gas from your car, install credit card skimmers at gas station pumps, or offer to "protect" your parked car for a fee (and damage your car if you park there without paying them). Some more modern cars are equipped with anti-theft systems that can send an alert to your phone if it detects unusual activity – but if you are a bit farther away, professionals are long gone before you arrive, and false positives may be frustratingly common. ===Severe weather=== If you are going to drive in the Arctic, in winter in temperate climates or in mountains (including mountain passes), you should acquaint yourself with advice for [[winter driving]]. The roads will be slippery, sight may be reduced (snow can cause "whiteouts" where you hardly see ten metres) and getting stuck will make you have to cope with [[cold weather]]. Dense [[Severe weather#Fog|fog]] may actually be the deadliest weather phenomenon you encounter, as it drastically reduces visibility and thus causes traffic accidents. Sometimes there is fog only in valleys or by bodies of water; when driving downhill visibility can be abruptly reduced unless you are alert. [[Flash floods|Flooding]] can trap you. Driving on a road covered with water is dangerous as judging the depth and the condition of the road (which may have been damaged) is difficult. Water can destroy the engine by abruptly cooling parts of it, and if deep enough (about 60 cm, two feet) even sweep away the car. ===Mountains and remote areas=== * '''Check-up'''. Before driving through mountainous terrain, especially after the cold winter months, your car may need extra attention. Make sure that the vehicle's brake and transmission fluids are filled. * '''Warn friends''' or relatives where and for long you are leaving. Tell a hard deadline when they should initiate a search. Take into account that you may not have phone coverage in some areas. Also tell people who could get nervous if they cannot reach you. * '''Maps and route'''. In remote areas small roads may not be mapped completely or accurately. Or the opposite: an unpassable road in a bad condition might be mapped as a good-quality asphalt tertiary road. To avoid a wrong turn, you may want to plot out your trip on an old-fashioned paper map before you depart – in any case, as there may be areas without data coverage, don't rely on online maps! * '''In spring''', signs of winter may still be present in the mountains: There may be patches of snow and ice left, the roads may be muddy because of meltwater, and damage to the roads may not have been repaired yet. * '''Fuel'''. Climbing steep grades requires much more fuel than a typical drive. Also, fuel stations can be sparse. * Use '''brakes''' sparingly; downshift before extreme downgrades, to use the engine for braking. * Watch your '''temperature gauge'''. * '''Stay alert''' and on your side of the road. ==See also== * [[Itineraries]] * [[Motorcycling]] * [[Taxis]] ===General information=== * [[Tips for road trips]] * [[Animal collisions]] * [[Automobile associations]] * [[Automotive history]] * [[Carnet de passage]] * [[Car camping]] * [[Carsharing]] * [[Ferries]] * [[GPS navigation]] * [[Offroad driving]] * [[Renting a car]] * [[Winter driving]] {{PartOfTopic|Transportation}} {{outlinetopic}} 68ppmb96txjt14mhri9h3s41y07ckgu 0 122937 5289061 5244749 2026-06-07T14:02:03Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289061 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hafizabad banner.jpg|pgname=Hafizabad}} '''Hafizabad''' is a district in [[Punjab (Pakistan)]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=13|32.0715|73.6877}} Situated at 280 km from Islamabad, 85 km from Lahore and 47 km from Gujranwala. From Islamabad to Lahore Motorway and also from N-5 Grand Trunk Road at Gujranwala. * {{go | name=Hafizabad railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=32.074756 | long=73.691744 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hafizabad railway station | wikidata=Q18516918 | lastedit=2020-06-22 | content= }} ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Muds - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Muds]] There are many mosques in Hafizabad. ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== *[[Pindi Bhattian]] {{Geo|32.066667|73.683333}} {{IsPartOf|Northern Punjab}} {{outlinecity}} 1sgl236kn98t2rw2ryakgwv0nrdbzmc 5 123062 5289413 5268052 2026-06-08T11:06:00Z SHB2000 2248002 sweep from [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub]] 5289413 wikitext text/x-wiki {{ArchivedDiscussions |* [[Wikivoyage talk:Listing editor/Archive 2013-2017]] * [[Wikivoyage talk:Listing editor/Archive 2018-2021]] }} == Issue with Syncing coordinates to Wikidata where the existing statement has a reference == I raised an issue with example edits on the Wikivoyage pub regarding how sync to Wikidata works for coordinates with an existing statement in Wikidata that has a reference. I provide a corresponding edit on Wikidata and EN Wikivoyage made with the Listing editor sync to wikidata of a coordinate. The value overwrites a Wikidata statement with a reference, but does not change the reference. This creates an erroneous statement. Please see the [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub#Wikidata_Template_Sync_doesn't_check_for_references_for_statements_overwritten discussion on the travelers pub]. If this my observation with coordinates syncing to Wikidata is correct, the remainder of synced fields should be reviewed for the same issue if there isn't an existing framework to check for existing references or deprecating existing statements that are being replaced. [[User:Wolfgang8741|Wolfgang8741]] ([[User talk:Wolfgang8741|talk]]) 13:57, 31 March 2022 (UTC) :Additionally - edits made by the Listing Editor lack clear identification in the change comment or as a "[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Tags tool tag]" "[https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:Tags Wikidata tool tag]" like many other tools on Wikidata include to help identify and trace back issues. Currently edits by the Listing Editor just appear as though the user made the edit. Due to the potential large scale issues I would like to see something like the following in the change log to help with tracking down issues potentially introduced by a version of the Listing editor: Edit made by Listing Editor vX.x.x from EN Wikivoyage. [[User:Wolfgang8741|Wolfgang8741]] ([[User talk:Wolfgang8741|talk]]) 14:02, 31 March 2022 (UTC) == "Add listing" not showing up on user page. == {{swept}} I am currently working on the [[User:RonanHoogmoed/Rivierenland]] page, where so far I have been adding listings manually. To save time and add information to Wikidata as well, I would like to use the "add listing" button since it's more convenient than working with templates. Is there a way to enable this on my user page, or is this limited to main space pages? Thank you in advance. [[User:RonanHoogmoed|RonanHoogmoed]] ([[User talk:RonanHoogmoed|talk]]) 06:46, 17 October 2022 (UTC) :@[[User:RonanHoogmoed|RonanHoogmoed]] Hmmm. I didn't realize it was under User/ prefix (userspace). Could it be that "add listing" functionality is mainspace-limited? Maybe it's time to copy your draft to [[Rivierenland]] and see if the "add listing" option appears there? [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 07:21, 17 October 2022 (UTC) :{{re|RonanHoogmoed}} The "add listing" feature is limited to mainspace only, but you can still edit a listing using the listing editor in your userspace. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta]])</small></span> 07:21, 17 October 2022 (UTC) ::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] Funny question: what is a listing editor? If there is no add listing button, I am copy pasting the code. Never noticed another way to add a listing. [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 07:23, 17 October 2022 (UTC) :::The listing editor is the editor that pops up when you click "edit" to the right of a listing. You'll need to have JavaScript enabled, though. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta]])</small></span> 07:57, 17 October 2022 (UTC) ::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] Ah, yes, we use it, but it's often frustrating for much conten there is no 'listification' button. 'Add listing' should be an option for all headings, and there should be a 'listify' button, which would cut the highlighted content and dump it into the listing editor (description) section. [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 03:45, 18 October 2022 (UTC) :: [edit conflict] There should be buttons above the edit window (for the wikitext mode, I have never tried the visual editor at Wikivoyage). One way to come around the problem is to open a mainspace page for editing, perhaps using a redlink, add listings and then copy the resulting wikitext to the user space draft and close the mainspace page tab without saving. I assume the listing editor (the small print "edit" link at listings) should work in user space – if there already is a listing on the page, that link wouldn't be confusing like the "add listing" links would be on a normal user page (I haven't checked). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:05, 17 October 2022 (UTC) :::@[[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]], these buttons appear only in the 2010 wikitext editor (which is what your students should default to, if they're not in the visual editor). :::I don't think there is any real need to restrict the feature from the User: namespace. We could consider turning it on there. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 22:43, 17 October 2022 (UTC) ::::I agree that there's no good reason not to enable it in userspace. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:03, 18 October 2022 (UTC) :::::Good idea! How can we do this? [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 03:47, 18 October 2022 (UTC) ::::::Well... I was going to say that we ask @[[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]] or [[User:Wrh2|Wrh2]], but then I looked at [[MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor.js|the code]], and I think it already is. ::::::@[[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]], the listing editor responds to specific section headings. I see it at [[User:WhatamIdoing/sandbox#Do]]. I don't know why it's not appearing at [[User:RonanHoogmoed/Rivierenland#Eat]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:52, 18 October 2022 (UTC) :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] & Co., notwithstanding I haven't checked the code, I recall that the logic of (not) showing the "[add listing]" link is that the "region/country article" are supposed to be developed describing its content with verbose text, while "city article" are supposed to be structured with listings. That said, if a listing is present on "region/country articles", listing editor works normally (regardless the presence of the "[add listing]" link); see [[Tuscany]] as an example. To "guess" the type of article, the code check the presence of specific section titles. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 07:47, 18 October 2022 (UTC) :::::::: What [[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]] said... the listing editor isn't supposed to appear on region articles to prevent people from adding listings to those articles. If an article has any of the following headings, the editor is disabled: <code>'#Cities', '#Other_destinations', '#Islands', '#print-districts'</code>. [[User:RonanHoogmoed/Rivierenland#Other destinations]] causes the editor to think that page is a region article and thus disables the editor. See also [[Wikivoyage:Listing editor#Configuration]] <code>DISALLOW_ADD_LISTING_IF_PRESENT</code>. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &bull; 02:37, 19 October 2022 (UTC) :::::::::{{re|Andyrom75|Wrh2}} Just a suggestion, but it might be worth considering adding the section headers "Cities and towns", "Settlements", "Towns" as many of our region articles use these section headers. Unfortunately, there will be a few cases like [[Canberra/Tuggeranong and Country ACT]] which has a "towns" header, but I suppose the same logic can be applied. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta]])</small></span> 06:56, 19 October 2022 (UTC) :::::::::: I assume there are many more variants. I have seen "Municipalities". But are there many region articles that don't have Other destinations? I somebody has a database dump handy, one could collect all level-2 headings before Get in and check what names are used, perhaps sorting and counting on the combination of headings (so that "Cities"+"Bungos"+"Other destinations" would count different from only "Bungos"), to avoid having to worry about local heading names where there also is a standard heading that can be used. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:51, 19 October 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], what we do on it:voy is to standardize the articles in a way that the main sections would be always present. We can clearly add subsections if and where needed. :::::::::::For example, in it:voy we use "Centri abitati" that indicates any group of people that lives in a certain area, this include anything between metropolis and villages. I don't know if a similar approach can be used also in en:voy. Not strictly related to the listing editor, but in general if it worth to create uniformity between the various articles of the same type (countries, cities, regions, parks, etc.). [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 14:00, 20 October 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::To add onto this, I see that pages like [[Gyeonggi]] and [[Jeju]] also make use of listings, despite being region pages. I did notice that there's way less of them so I will adjust this on my page for Rivierenland, but I agree that it would be beneficial if it is possible to add listings to the sections that are common on region articles, since it seems like this is already happening frequently despite the lack of the "Add listing" button. [[User:RonanHoogmoed|RonanHoogmoed]] ([[User talk:RonanHoogmoed|talk]]) 05:57, 21 October 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::: {{ping|RonanHoogmoed}} It is happening frequently, but a large proportion of that is touting. Mostly the listings should be placed elsewhere. The advice on that in the guideline was recently rewritten, so it is natural that there are a lot of articles where the current guideline isn't followed, and quite much work done to get rid of those listings. I cannot judge whether having pass-by editors put listings in regions is better than them not being able to. With the button missing, some will put them in the right place instead, some listings that we don't want will not appear, and some listings we want will not appear. I have no feel for which cases dominate, and no idea on how to get figures on it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 21 October 2022 (UTC) ::::::::@[[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]] But what about items that are located outside any locations, in villages that don't need their own WV article, or just "out there"? Shouldn't they get a listing in the region/country (well, region, country will likely never need them)? [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 03:06, 21 October 2022 (UTC) ::::::::: See [[Wikivoyage:Listings#Listings outside a destination]]. In some cases they should be placed in the region article, but it is problematic (less important attractions and facilities in backwater villages get more prominence than the main attractions in the cities) and there are other options. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:14, 21 October 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::[[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]], I haven't said that is forbidden to use a listing in a region article, I've just said that in the large majority of the cases, is much more appropriate to insert verbose content in place of structured content; that's why the "add listing"-link is missing in those article. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 07:55, 21 October 2022 (UTC) ::::::::::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] The way I look at it, the important attraction in cities will have good listing in articles about the cities. The current way seems to discriminate against attractions, some of which can be very important (even UNESCO level) that are not in big cities. [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 08:41, 21 October 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::Most {{unesco}}s will have some sort of nearby small settlement. Take [[Joggins]] as an example – normally, the village wouldn't have its own article, but it does because of the world heritage site. Otherwise, they could be park articles. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta]])</small></span> 08:50, 21 October 2022 (UTC) :::::::::::Note the first bullet in the linked guideline section: major points of interest can be included as "other destinations" in the region article. For minor attractions (some of which wouldn't be listed if they were in a city), listing them in the region article gives them excess prominence. [[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:04, 21 October 2022 (UTC) == Listing editor doesn't work anymore== When I'm going to update the listings in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], none of the two "edit" buttons seem to work (it was used to be a single "edit" button). I also can't add new listings by using "add listing". I have to use source editor to edit listings. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:08, 28 October 2023 (UTC) :Worked for me. The two last edits on [[Nousiainen]] I did now were by the listing editor. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:16, 30 October 2023 (UTC) ::I mostly use smartphone for editing and the listing editor had worked for me before. But as of 30 October 2023, none of the buttons of the editor ("edit", "add listing") seem to work for me except in rare cases. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 17:49, 30 October 2023 (UTC) :::Same for me in mobile mode. There are no buttons for editing or adding an individual listing. However, on desktop mode on my phone (and, I assume, on any computer), it still works normally. [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 18:55, 30 October 2023 (UTC) ::::It does not work in either mode for me in my smartphone. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 18:58, 30 October 2023 (UTC) :::::Well that's not ideal. Should this be a Phabricator report? [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 20:31, 30 October 2023 (UTC) ::::::It seems to depend on which browser you are using. I'm able to get the listing editor to work in desktop mode on my phone when using the Huawei mobile browser. It won't work on Microsoft Edge (mobile version), however. [[User:STW932|STW932]] ([[User talk:STW932|talk]]) 04:06, 31 October 2023 (UTC) :::::::It isn't working for me using Firefox on a Windows 11 PC. I have just failed to add a listing. The editor pops up, and edits appear to work, as they appear on the page that you are looking at, but they are not saved. :::::::If anybody wants to test this it is important that they make a real edit and then open the page in another window and check that the edit is there. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 23:31, 2 November 2023 (UTC) ::::::::I don't know what happened but now I'm also unable to get the listing editor to work in desktop mode on my phone when using the Huawei mobile browser (or any other mobile browser that I'm currently using). That's particularly troublesome for me, as I'm unable to access Wikivoyage on a PC (for reasons I have explained on [[Talk:China]]). So now the only way I can add a new listing is by copying another listing and deleting the content from it before adding content for the new listing. [[User:STW932|STW932]] ([[User talk:STW932|talk]]) 12:26, 9 November 2023 (UTC) :::::::::The listing editor is working again on my Huawei mobile browser, though only when I open the page in desktop mode. I did an edit just now and my changes were saved successfully. For some reason, however, the listing editor is still not accessible on Microsoft Edge regardless of whether I am using desktop mode or mobile phone mode. [[User:STW932|STW932]] ([[User talk:STW932|talk]]) 14:19, 23 November 2023 (UTC) ::::::::::I recently purchased an iPad and I found that I am able to access Wikivoyage on that device by linking it to a hot spot on my mobile phone. I am also able to access the listing editor on the iPad's Safari browser (though I haven't yet made any edits with it). [[User:STW932|STW932]] ([[User talk:STW932|talk]]) 14:27, 23 November 2023 (UTC) :::::::::::I'm glad you've found a solution, at least for now. Hopefully at some point we can make the listing editor work in mobile mode. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 16:00, 23 November 2023 (UTC) === Listing editor doesn't work anymore === {{swept}} You are invited to join the discussion at [[Wikivoyage talk:Listing editor#Listing editor doesn't work anymore]]. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 16:44, 30 October 2023 (UTC) :It looks like this might be affecting mobile/smartphone editors. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 04:21, 31 October 2023 (UTC) == Edit listing issue == {{swept}} I'm experiencing an issue where clicking the edit button for a specific listing in the guide opens the edit form for a different listing. Could this be a known bug or is it happening only on my end? [[User:Leoneix|Leoneix]] ([[User talk:Leoneix|talk]]) 14:45, 9 December 2023 (UTC) : This issue has forced me to use the source editor for editing listings, which while functional, lacks the user-friendliness of the dedicated listing editor interface. [[User:Leoneix|Leoneix]] ([[User talk:Leoneix|talk]]) 14:47, 9 December 2023 (UTC) ::First try clearing your browser cache. I don't know what web browser you have but if you [https://www.google.com/search?q=clear+browser+cache google this] and then just add the name of your browser to the search words there'll be many sites with instructions. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 14:58, 9 December 2023 (UTC) :Is it only happening in one article, or on all of them? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:51, 9 December 2023 (UTC) : Yes it is happening to all the articles. Let be broadly describe the findings.<br>For example consider [[User:Leoneix/sandbox]] a guide.<br>While the edit option works as expected in section 1, opening the relevant listing editor for both Test1 and Test2, section 2 exhibits unexpected behavior. Clicking the edit option for Test3 opens the listing editor for Test1, not Test3 itself. This inconsistency continues with Test4, where the edit option functions correctly.<br>So it seems that the listing editor resets the sequence of the listings from each sections of guides.<br>I hope my explanation is understandable.<br>Also note that in the [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-gadgets|gadgets tab]] of preferences, the default ListingEditor2023 is selected. [[User:Leoneix|Leoneix]] ([[User talk:Leoneix|talk]]) 17:34, 9 December 2023 (UTC) ::Clear your browser cache man. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 19:34, 9 December 2023 (UTC) :::All four of the items in your sandbox work for me. I tested in Firefox on macOS 12.7. What's your web browser and operating system? Do you have the same problem in a private/incognito window? :::Nothing in [[m: User:Leoneix/global.js]] looks relevant to me. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 04:38, 10 December 2023 (UTC) :::: I use Chrome On Windows 10 Pro. I have already cleared cache two times. Let me change the browser and see if the issue persists. [[User:Leoneix|Leoneix]] ([[User talk:Leoneix|talk]]) 04:40, 10 December 2023 (UTC) ::::: Ok it works in Chrome incognito [[User:Leoneix|Leoneix]] ([[User talk:Leoneix|talk]]) 04:42, 10 December 2023 (UTC) ::::::If it works in incognito mode, then it's usually a problem with a user script or gadget. Do you have any of the experimental things enabled in [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-gadgets]] ? Have you tried blanking [[metawiki:User:Leoneix/global.js|m: User:Leoneix/global.js]] ? (It seems unlikely to help, but it's a usual thing to try.) There might be more ideas of things to check at [[mw:safemode]], but <code>safemode</code> itself won't work, because that disables the listing editor, too. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:40, 10 December 2023 (UTC) ::::::: I will try disabling browser extensions to see if that works. [[User:Leoneix|Leoneix]] ([[User talk:Leoneix|talk]]) 04:09, 11 December 2023 (UTC) ::::::::There are a couple of Chrome extensions (ironically) that can help with quickly turning on/off extensions: [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/disable-extensions-tempor/lcfdefmogcogicollfebhgjiiakbjdje Disable Extensions Temporarily], [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/extension-switch/gnphfcibcphlpedmaccolafjonmckcdn Extension Switch]. Extensions are pesky. [[User:Brycehughes|Brycehughes]] ([[User talk:Brycehughes|talk]]) 07:42, 11 December 2023 (UTC) == Listing editor doesn't work again == {{swept}} {{tracked|T355495|invalid}} When I try to edit the listings in [[Chandrapur]] using listing editor, I'm unable to publish the edits. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:22, 20 January 2024 (UTC) :Confirmed. I could only save using [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Chandrapur&diff=4812157&oldid=4812149 standard editing]. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 09:07, 20 January 2024 (UTC) :Today I could do 3 edits with the listing editor; when I tried to do one more, the listing editor did not work anymore. [[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:52, 21 January 2024 (UTC) :@[[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]], do you see that as well? : ext.gadget.ListingEditorMain-script-0.js:776 Uncaught TypeError: Core.trimDecimal is not a function : at validateForm (ext.gadget.ListingEditorMain-script-0.js:776:39) : at HTMLFormElement.click (ext.gadget.ListingEditorMain-script-0.js:634:35) : at props.click (jquery.ui.dialog.js:381:12) : at HTMLButtonElement.dispatch (jquery.js:5145:27) : at elemData.handle (jquery.js:4949:28) -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 13:58, 21 January 2024 (UTC) :: This problem persists - the listing editor can handle an outright deletion but not an update. The work-around is to edit the entire subsection as if in plain text. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 21:53, 21 January 2024 (UTC) :::The listing editors isn't working for me too, most of the time. Very odd. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)</sup> 23:20, 21 January 2024 (UTC) ::::I can confirm. It isn't working most of the time. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 03:17, 22 January 2024 (UTC) ::Same problem here. I cannot update a listing using the listing editor for some reason. Should we file a phabricator report? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta]])</small></span> 23:40, 21 January 2024 (UTC) :::{{done}} Doing it now. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 01:56, 22 January 2024 (UTC) ::::They send the bug report back to us... [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:47, 22 January 2024 (UTC) ::I think I have resolved this (and added some tests!). I am working out how to deploy new versions to a beta going forward with Andyrom75 and will push the new change as soon as we have worked that out and my user rights nomination has gone through. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 01:09, 27 January 2024 (UTC) :{{ping|Jon_(WMF)}}=={{ping|Jdlrobson}} (? :-) ), seems that probably you introduced this in the [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor2023Main.js&diff=prev&oldid=4812001 recent change] (or the other one)? BTW, any idea [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T75714 since when is ES6 enabled/supported on this wikipage]? BTW @all, seems that also [[MediaWiki:Gadget-Carousel.js]] started failing with some syntax error. -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 18:19, 22 January 2024 (UTC) ::That is very curious. Why does the code in [[MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor2023Main.js]] contain a bunch of lines written in Italian (search for the sentence 'Facendo click su "Salva"')? It doesn't seem optimized and merits some code review. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 22:21, 22 January 2024 (UTC) :::it's maintained by andyrom (mainly on :it), and Jon - you can even find github link in the code... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 05:24, 23 January 2024 (UTC) ::::I'd suggest some of you, admins (@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], @[[User:LPfi|LPfi]], someone else?) try to revert to the version [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor2023Main.js&oldid=4756572 before the changes] - see if it helps. @[[User:Jon (WMF)|Jon (WMF)]] or @[[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]] can re-revert, once they resolve the problem, once they have time for it... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:21, 24 January 2024 (UTC) :::::I cannot revert the page –&nbsp;it needs an interface admin to do so. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta]])</small></span> 10:54, 24 January 2024 (UTC) ::::::Huh, OK, I thought Admin implies IF Admin... good to know... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 11:13, 24 January 2024 (UTC) :::::::I've reverted back to the last known working version (with staff account). I'll take a closer look over the weekend (as volunteer). Currently in process of adding tests which will hopefully minimize this sort of thing in future! Sorry for the disruption! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 17:05, 24 January 2024 (UTC) :::[[User:OhanaUnited]] there are various forks of the code in different projects and all the gadgets are hard to maintain. I have volunteered to help address this problem so the gadget is more stable, and doesn;t break in future (it uses code that might be removed from MediaWiki at any time) I've been working to fold these changes back into the code. The Italian-language specific portion is a tiny fragment of the code and in fact allows editors to use the interface in different languages similar to [[Special:Preferences]]. The current code is much more optimized than it was, even with the Italian code I assure you :-) [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 17:07, 24 January 2024 (UTC) ::::Not sure what happened {{ping|Jdlrobson}}, I only see you changed MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor2023.js, not the *Main one...? I think the changes in Main are the cause. In any case, it still fails for me, just differently : ::::jQuery.Deferred exception: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'SHOW_LAST_EDITED_FIELD') TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'SHOW_LAST_EDITED_FIELD') :::: at eval (https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/load.php?lang=en&modules=ext.gadget.ListingEditorMain&skin=vector&version=1907r:37:598) :::: at Array.forEach (<anonymous>) :::: at src (https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/load.php?lang=en&modules=ext.gadget.ListingEditorMain&skin=vector&version=1907r:37:559) :::: at eval (https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/load.php?lang=en&modules=ext.gadget.ListingEditor2023&skin=vector&version=tpt1b:3:892) :::: at mightThrow (https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/load.php?lang=en&modules=jquery%2Cmapbox&skin=vector&version=is486:45:648) :::: at process (https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/load.php?lang=en&modules=jquery%2Cmapbox&skin=vector&version=is486:46:309) u ::::-- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:23, 24 January 2024 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], @[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], although the new editor worked correctly for few months (and I've deeply tested it), now it fails both on en:voy and it:voy with the same error message. [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 12:02, 25 January 2024 (UTC) ::::::At the moment the edit-button does not even start the editor. [[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 12:32, 25 January 2024 (UTC) ::::::Yes, but the code still wasn't properly reverted to to pre-20-january version (when it was changed, and at the same time the editor started failing)... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 12:38, 25 January 2024 (UTC) :::::::@[[User:Andree.sk|Andree.sk]], Jon just rolled it back (temporary). Now Listing editor, restarted its normal work. [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 14:15, 25 January 2024 (UTC) == ListingEditor impacted by latest deploy - fix in works == {{swept}} Just a heads up that the ListingEditor gadget broke with the latest deployment due to some changes with how headings are rendered ([[mw:Heading_HTML_changes]]). I hope to have this working by the end of the day. Sorry for the disruption to service! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 17:44, 23 February 2024 (UTC) :This should be working now. Let me know here via a ping if you are experiencing issues. Also I'd like to advertise the beta version of the tool now has support for the mobile site if you are willing to try it out go to [[Special:Preferences]] and give it a test! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 16:58, 24 February 2024 (UTC) ::(beta version on mobile phone) In [[Lakewood_(Colorado)]], for some reason it doesn't popup on the See+Do listings, but does on the "Get around" ones... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 06:14, 25 February 2024 (UTC) :::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], in all the articles are missing the "[ add listing ]" link in the section titles. While it's present only the sub-section titles. [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 08:20, 25 February 2024 (UTC) ::::Should be fixed now [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:18, 26 February 2024 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Thanks]], now it's fine. [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 21:47, 26 February 2024 (UTC) ::Another bug (at least for me, for others it may be a feature :) ) - if I add a listing with just wikidata, it adds lat=0|long=0... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 13:01, 3 March 2024 (UTC) :::Does this always happen, or only when the Wikidata entry doesn't have lat/long data? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:34, 3 March 2024 (UTC) ::::When I add just name and wikidata to the listing (and don't click 'sync')... -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 20:51, 3 March 2024 (UTC) == Significant problems with the listing editor == {{swept}} I've noticed two new, significant bugs in the listing editor. If I edit a listing and don't add latitude and longitude coordinates, it automatically saves the incorrect coordinates 0, 0. And it adds an unnecessary period (full stop) to the end of the description. Examples: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Oakley&curid=25558&diff=4886068&oldid=4772348][https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Oakley&curid=25558&diff=4886069&oldid=4886068][https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Brentwood_(California)&curid=4637&diff=4886075&oldid=4886074][https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Brentwood_(California)&diff=next&oldid=4886075]. Has there been a recent change that created these bugs? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 23:24, 27 May 2024 (UTC) :Hey all. The listing editor should now be fixed for the adding period and coordinates bugs. :The beta has a potential fix for Wikidata sync. If you use it, please enable the beta mode and let me know if it's working for you! :Thanks in advance! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:20, 2 June 2024 (UTC) I think the problem started within the past 24 hours – I don't see evidence of it in edits from before that. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 23:31, 27 May 2024 (UTC) :I've rolled back for now. But i really really really need some beta testers for the beta version of the gadget as the existing gadget will completely break in the next week due to some upstream changes in the software and we need to make this change in the next 7 days. This version has been available beta since January so bugs shouldnt be occurring at this stage. :Any volunteers for helping me test it and reporting bugs like this? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 06:05, 28 May 2024 (UTC) ::I can't speak for the former issue, but the full stop/period issue is something I've known for quite a while – I thought it was the standard, but I may indeed be wrong (and will appreciate if that "feature" was removed). --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:51, 28 May 2024 (UTC) :::It hasn't been adding the period for me. For hours etc., the template adds periods, but the editor doesn't, and for content (as in the examples), it's up to you to add it. If the editor is to help with that, it should at least check whether the last (non-blank) character already is a period. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:04, 28 May 2024 (UTC) ::::{{ping|Jdlrobson}} Thanks. For some reason, the beta version wasn't on my radar until now. I've just enabled it. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 15:03, 28 May 2024 (UTC) :::::While we're on the topic, I'm finding that the "Sync shared fields to/from Wikidata" doesn't seem to work in either version of the editor. When I click the link, nothing happens. I'm using Firefox on a Mac. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 15:11, 28 May 2024 (UTC) ::::::I'm hoping to have a look at this by the end of the week. I'll make sure the "." is no longer added and will investigate the coordinates issue. ::::::Just to check I fully understand, are these bugs present in both the beta and the normal version or just the beta? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:10, 29 May 2024 (UTC) :::::::They seem to be present in both versions. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 15:01, 29 May 2024 (UTC) ::::::::I can confirm that "Sync shared fields to/from Wikidata" is also broken on my side (desktop, Firefox browser). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 15:58, 29 May 2024 (UTC) ::::::::: Wikidata sync doesn't work for me either. --[[User:Renek78|Renek78]] ([[User talk:Renek78|talk]]) 21:38, 29 May 2024 (UTC) ::::::::::The beta has a potential fix for Wikidata sync. If you use it, please enable the beta mode and let me know if it's working for you! Thanks in advance! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:21, 2 June 2024 (UTC) :::::::::::Thanks for fixing the periods and coordinates! I'm using the beta version, and I'll try syncing with Wikidata next time I have an opportunity. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 02:38, 2 June 2024 (UTC) ::::::::::::Hi [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], Wikidata syncing seems to be working in beta mode. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 13:33, 5 June 2024 (UTC) :::::::::::::Okay I'm going to sync the two versions now! Thanks for letting me know! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 16:15, 7 June 2024 (UTC) There’s another problem now. For some reason, whenever I add a new listing using the listing editor, the listing appears at the top of the article instead of in the section I was trying to put it in (see my recent edits on [[Tangshan]]). [[User:STW932|STW932]] ([[User talk:STW932|talk]]) 16:20, 9 June 2024 (UTC) :I’ve also noticed that nothing seems to happen when I press the ‘edit’ button for individual listings. Is anyone else experiencing that problem? [[User:STW932|STW932]] ([[User talk:STW932|talk]]) 16:38, 9 June 2024 (UTC) :Are you using Vector classic, Monobook, Timeless or Modern skin by any chance? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 20:37, 9 June 2024 (UTC) ::(and if so.. could you see if the bug occurs in Vector 2022? There was an upstream change to MediaWiki that I want to rule out as the source of this bug!) Thanks in advance! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 20:42, 9 June 2024 (UTC) :::(It should hopefully be fixed now if that was the use case!) [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 21:14, 9 June 2024 (UTC) ::::I’m not actually familiar with any of those skins. I’m just using whatever the default settings happen to be on my Safari browser. But the problem is now fixed. Thank you. [[User:STW932|STW932]] ([[User talk:STW932|talk]]) 07:28, 10 June 2024 (UTC) {{od}} {{re|Jdlrobson}} During my demonstration in [[w:Wikipedia:Meetup/Toronto/2024 July 7|today's Toronto meetup]], I wasn't able to demonstrate "sync shared fields to/from Wikidata" button in the listing editor to new WV users. It appears to be broken again. On the other hand, the "quick fetch" produced the pop-up box which tells me that the code is partially working. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 02:22, 8 July 2024 (UTC) :{{ping|Jdlrobson}} The "sync shared fields to/from Wikidata" is still broken when I tried today. It's now more than 3 months since this functionality was broken. When will this be fixed? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 14:28, 4 September 2024 (UTC) ::Yes I'm aware. Sorry! If this breakage is leading to bad edits, I can hide the link in the mean time if that's helpful? ::I am oversubscribed with things to do in the Wikimedia-universe and am currently recovering from a personal injury so my time is short right now. Just keeping the thing functional while the MediaWiki platform evolves has been more work than I expected and I've been prioritizing my time for essential "keep the lights on work". Since I didn't create the original version, understanding how it is supposed to work and writing tests to describe its behaviour is a big time sink that I need to do before I can even fix it. In the past changes I've made more hastily have broken other things so I prefer this model of working. ::I am tracking this in https://github.com/jdlrobson/Gadget-Workshop/issues/4 and will post updates there when I do work on this. If someone who is technical wants to have a go at fixing this I'll happily support them, otherwise this will need to wait until I have the time. FWIW if someone is better placed to maintain this better then me, I'll also happily pass over maintainer responsibility to that person. ::I'm truly sorry this is disrupting your on-wiki workflow and am sorry I don't have more positive news. ::(Please note, I keep this gadget maintained in my volunteer capacity not as WMF staff in case that wasn't clear). [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 00:04, 5 September 2024 (UTC) :::Thanks for the update. I hope you feel better soon. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 15:35, 5 September 2024 (UTC) ::::i had a brief look at this. I made a tiny bit of progress but the behaviour of clicking sync wikidata seems to wipe out commons and wikipedia data when you hit save. I am guessing that is not the correct behaviour but the code seems to do just that.. so I am a bit confused? Can someone confirm what the behaviour of wikidata sync should be with respect to other fields? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:15, 11 September 2024 (UTC) :::::I don't remember what the existing behavior was, but in my opinion clicking "Sync Wikidata" should not automatically overwrite the "image" field if it's already populated. It often makes sense for us to use a different image from the one on Wikidata, to show a more appealing or traveller-oriented side of a POI. I guess I would say the Wikipedia field shouldn't be overwritten either, though I'm not sure about that because it's hard for me to think of a situation where it would make sense to have Wikidata and Wikipedia fields that don't match. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 14:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], I confirm you that is correct to remove Wikipedia and Commons information, when Wikidata instance is provided, because previous two information are collected dynamically. This prevent broken link, when the wp/c source are renamed. [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 10:30, 13 September 2024 (UTC) :::::::Okay I've pushed what I have to the beta version. Let me know if it's working as expected or not. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 16:17, 14 September 2024 (UTC) == Listing Editor and Wikidata == {{swept}} @[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], in [[:it:Castelnovo_del_Friuli#Chiesa_di_San_Carlo_Borromeo|this listing]], if I click directly on "''Uniforma le informazioni con Wikidata''", I got a JS error, but if I click first on "''inserimento rapido''", the previous link works, showing that there's no need to update anything (obvious behavior, since the second link already aligned all the information between voy and wd). Anything to be fixed? [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:29, 12 September 2024 (UTC) :https://github.com/jdlrobson/Gadget-Workshop/issues/4 [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 18:25, 12 September 2024 (UTC) == Listing editor does not work properly == I have changed the number of See listings in [[Ranchi]] manually, but the listing editor does not want to agree with the number change. When I update a See listing via the listing editor, it restores the See listings before my edit. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:52, 24 December 2024 (UTC) == "add listing" has disappeared from the beta version == The "add listing" button is present in the regular listing editor, but disappears when I enable the beta version. {{ping|Jdlrobson}} Is this something you're aware of? —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 22:36, 9 February 2025 (UTC) :Thanks. I'll look into it. Please use the non-beta for now. It should be more or less equivalent! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:49, 11 February 2025 (UTC) == upgrade frvoy listing editor from 2.1 - Listing editor do not run == Hello. I'm looking for a solution for our listing editor because it's still at version 2.1 and I think that's why it doesn't work anymore. Can you tell us how to solve the problem? Is it enough just to copy and paste the .JS and .CSS or is there another problem? Thank you very much in advance. [[User:Crochet.david|Crochet.david]] ([[User talk:Crochet.david|talk]]) 12:27, 2 March 2025 (UTC) :{{re|Crochet.david}} I think you'll get a better response if you ask on the [[WV:TP|pub]]. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:38, 2 March 2025 (UTC) ::Ok, thanks. i'll do that. [[User:Crochet.david|Crochet.david]] ([[User talk:Crochet.david|talk]]) 12:45, 2 March 2025 (UTC) == Have vcards unique IDs? == {{swept}} I'm looking for a way to uniquely identify vcards. I want to use the data in the vcards for a trip planning tool, but for the data to stay up to date I have to update my database every once in a while. Without a unique identifier that is hard. If I look at the source code vcards don't seem to have an unique ID. I see however that the list items that contain the vcards do have an id, e.g. <nowiki><li id="mw4w">. So I'm wondering whether that list-item id is a stable identifier for the vcard it contains.</nowiki> Anybody able to shed a light on this? If somebody knows a better approach that is of course welcome too. [[User:SilentWV|SilentWV]] ([[User talk:SilentWV|talk]]) 03:20, 1 February 2025 (UTC) :I assume vcards is synonymous with listings? (I think I've seen that term being used on dewikivoyage) Wouldn't know, unfortunately. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:33, 1 February 2025 (UTC) ::In this context more or less. I think they are originally digital business cards but nowadays they are often used to deal with structured data on webpages. Wikivoyage uses it as a listings template. [[User:SilentWV|SilentWV]] ([[User talk:SilentWV|talk]]) 22:05, 1 February 2025 (UTC) ::: I think the tag ids mentioned by [[User:SilentWV|SilentWV]] are not stable and will be changed after an edit. These ids are used with the Parsoid parser. The listing template doesn't generate such an ID. But it could derived for instance from the Wikidata id is unique and stable. Unfortunately, not all listings use Wikidata (ids). --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 11:05, 2 February 2025 (UTC) ::::The Wikidata id is stable for the Wikidata item (sometimes redirected, never reused), but there may be a listing for the same Wikidata item in more than one article, and what Wikidata item to use for a listing is not guaranteed not to change (the item may not exactly match the listed entity). I assume these issues can be handled by treating a listing as replaced when the Wikidata changes, and having some code for multiple listings with the same Wikidata ID (either for different aspects of the entity or just different descriptions, one more up to date than the other). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 18:47, 2 February 2025 (UTC) :::::Thanks for the reply. Wikidata should indeed be stable. Did however not consider that different items can use the same wikidata entry. I assumed it was a one on one relation. But now I think about it, it makes sense. Geographical features may be large and contain a multitude of things of touristic interest and world heritage has entries that contain lists, such as Belfries of Belgium and France. So, I have to give that a bit more thought.... [[User:SilentWV|SilentWV]] ([[User talk:SilentWV|talk]]) 19:40, 2 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::I think that there mostly indeed is a one to one relation, and it may even be that there should be one (we don 't use Wikidata for McDonald's for all McDonald'ses), but once in a while editors feel otherwise or don't know about the rule. And then there are listings in travel topic articles, region articles and city articles using the same Wikidata id for the same entity but with different descriptions (the should link to the main one in the city article but may not), and the place is sometimes listed in a nearby city (mostly wrongly – except if the article for the correct city wasn't yet created or the listing links to the main listing). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 19:51, 2 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::I assumed it wikidata should be a one on one relation without thinking about it. Your remark made me think about it and it is clearly not a one on one relation. E.g. the mentioned world heritage site of Belfries of Belgium and France contains several dozen buildings spread over as many cities. There may be a policy to avoid using this wikidata entry in wikivoyage, I can see a case to do so but not thought it through properly, but wikidata id is certainly not the unique identifier I initially assumed it to be. So this certainly requires some rethinking for my project. :::::::The other point you make, about the different descriptions in different articles and that they should link to the main one in the city article seems however relevant. How does the linking work? Maybe I'm missing something, but doesn't such a link require a unique identifier that I could also use for my project? If so, what is that identifier? [[User:SilentWV|SilentWV]] ([[User talk:SilentWV|talk]]) 21:07, 2 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::::See e.g. [[Grand old hotels#Q1481002]] (The Ritz, London) and [[Christmas Markets#Frankfurt Weinachtsmarkt]] (no Wikidata entry, linking to the "name" instead). We also have similar listings that aren't linked, such as those in [[Grand old hotels#United States]] (these have a link to the right city, but not necessarily even to the article where the listing should be found). When names are used as anchor, they are mostly unique in that article, but sometimes the name is vague or otherwise ambiguous across articles (such as "Town Hall"). ::::::::When a point of interest is mentioned in country, region or huge city articles, there may be a link to the listing (like in travel topics), the page or the city where it is to be found, or it may not be linked at all there. ::::::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:48, 4 February 2025 (UTC) ::::Thanks for the reply. That is what I feared. Wikidata should indeed be stable, but only a relatively limited number of entries have one. It crossed my mind that in theory I could create a wikidata entry for each listing, but as I understand it, wikidata entries are supposed to be only created for items that have sufficient notoriety, whatever that may be, so that would not be a valid solution. I'll read up Parsoid to see whether that can give me some ideas. [[User:SilentWV|SilentWV]] ([[User talk:SilentWV|talk]]) 19:30, 2 February 2025 (UTC) :::::I suppose in theory we could add a unique {{tl|anchor}} for individual entries. Would that help? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:04, 3 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::Yes, that would definitely help. A unique ID creates an unambiguous way to link an entry with other data sets and synchronize them to reflect updates without the need for a complex and error prone fuzzy matching algorithm. [[User:SilentWV|SilentWV]] ([[User talk:SilentWV|talk]]) 20:06, 3 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::: In theory, but there are lots of listings, editors cannot be expected to add that anchor and manually created anchors may not be unique. There would need to be some automatic mechanism. Perhaps the listing editor could create those anchors (a reasonably short random string?) when Wikidata id is missing. Then most listings would get unique IDs over time. A bot could add them for existing listings to speed it up. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:17, 4 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::{{re|WhatamIdoing}} I believe that's already the case? [[Canberra/Civic#Canberra Centre]] automatically anchors to the listing. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:35, 4 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::Yes, the listing template sets a span id identical to the name parameter, which then can be used as anchor. See my examples and associated discussion above (at 07:48). The name is usually unique in the page, but may not be across pages and may not be stable, especially not when ad hoc translations are used as name. The official name is more stable and is often found in the alt parameter, which isn't used as id/anchor (I think it formerly was). –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:14, 4 February 2025 (UTC) == Broken? == {{ping|Jdlrobson}} You added a warning box, saying that the listing editor isn't compatible with Wikivoyage. Is that with the default configuration? I have no problem with the editor, using the beta with Monobook. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:46, 9 March 2025 (UTC) :The warning relates to the section which describes the old version of the code. :The listing editor works for you because presumably you are using the new 2023 version pointed to in the message box? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 00:04, 10 March 2025 (UTC) ::I have done nothing to update the code I'm using, I have just checked the beta version in my preferences, and yes, it says it's the beta version of the ListingEditor 2023. Following the link in the warningbox, and the link that's the only content on the linked page, I get to [[MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor2023/About]], which has links to the code and instructions on how to install the gadget on other projects. ::I now realise that the section where the warningbox appears indeed is ''How to install'', and for those who want to install it on new projects, the warning is probably warranted. ::However, this page ([[Wikivoyage:Listing editor]]) seems to be the canonical page for any user that has issues with or questions about the listing editor. To "install" for them is as simple as checking the "2023 listing editor" box in their preferences. If they follow the "more info" link at that preference, they are directed here, and if they scroll down the page they see the warning box. ::I think that the section should tell, very clearly, that the installation instructions are for those wanting to install the gadget on other projects. I will try to edit the page accordingly. ::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:37, 10 March 2025 (UTC) == the upgrade frvoy listing editor from 2.1 - Listing editor do not run == {{swept}} Hello. I'm looking for a solution for our listing editor because it's still at version 2.1 and I think that's why it doesn't work anymore. Can you tell us how to solve the problem? Is it enough just to copy and paste the .JS and .CSS from [[Wikivoyage:Listing_editor#How_to_install|here]] or is there another problem? Thank you very much in advance. [[User:Crochet.david|Crochet.david]] ([[User talk:Crochet.david|talk]]) 12:27, 2 March 2025 (UTC) :@[[User:Crochet.david|Crochet.david]], what does "doesn't work anymore" mean? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 01:58, 3 March 2025 (UTC) ::I'd assume broken (speaking from experience) because it's outdated. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:14, 3 March 2025 (UTC) :::Broken, the [edit] button is missing? :::Broken, the [edit] button is there, but does nothing when you click it? :::Broken, the editing window opens, but it's blank? :::Broken, the editing window opens, but it's missing parts? :::Broken, the editing window opens and works, but it doesn't save your changes? :::Broken, the listing tool screws up the rest of the page when it saves your changes? :::"Broken" is vague. We might need specifics. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 01:38, 4 March 2025 (UTC) ::::Looking at [[:fr:Cheongju]] as an example, I see no "add listing" button and clicking the edit button at [[:fr:Les Pavillons-sous-Bois]] does nothing when you click on it. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:09, 6 March 2025 (UTC) :::::If the [add listing] button is gone, it might not be loading at all. [[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]], would you mind taking a look at this? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:58, 7 March 2025 (UTC) ::::::Also pinging {{ping|Jdlrobson}}. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:10, 7 March 2025 (UTC) :::::::The code from [[MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor]] broken in 2023 with updates to MediaWiki. :::::::I forked this into a new version [[MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor2023]] and have been slowly slowly trying to improve the code to make it more maintainable and to have tests and to support all projects to avoid this happening again. The code still uses jquery.ui for example which was deprecated 10 years ago, so there's a lot of catching up to do. I underestimated the work here, and to be honest, in my opinion it's crying out for a modern rewrite using Vue.js from someone who understands its functionality better than I do. :::::::It should be functional at least (for now) and any pull requests for improving the code are welcome. There are instructions on [[MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor2023]] for how to incorporate it into your wiki. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 06:09, 8 March 2025 (UTC) ::::::::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], fr:voy cannot implement the LE2023 as it is, because they performed several customization that should be analyzed first. ::::::::@[[User:Crochet.david|Crochet.david]], @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]], I would love to take a look at it, but because of several personal issues I'm not able to take such commitment in the short term. Once solved at least part of them, I'll check if there's any quick fix to implement to restore the old functionality. [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 10:01, 8 March 2025 (UTC) :::::::::Thanks for your feedback. We can wait. [[User:Crochet.david|Crochet.david]] ([[User talk:Crochet.david|talk]]) 13:31, 8 March 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::I wonder if this problem is happening at the other Wikivoyages, too. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:59, 8 March 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::: I assume that the breakage is a result of the new Parsoid parser. The Parsoid support is only available at the English, German and Spanish branches. I think that this problem is available on all other Wikivoyages. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 17:27, 9 March 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::Then it's probably time to ping @[[User:SGrabarczuk (WMF)|SGrabarczuk (WMF)]], who can ask the Content Transform team to look into this. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:43, 9 March 2025 (UTC) ::::::::I'd like to customize the [[Mediawiki:Gadget-ListingEditor2023]] for fr:voy : I naively thought that I had to put one file on my local common.js and translate it but I realized that it is not so easy. I've tried to follow instructions here [[MediaWiki:Gadget-ListingEditor2023/About]] but I don't know which files to put on my local wiki and how to configure my local common.js... If someone could help me, I would be grateful (I am not a Javascript specialist though...). [[User:Wildoo78|Wildoo78]] ([[User talk:Wildoo78|talk]]) 15:50, 4 June 2025 (UTC) :::::::::I can't help but I {{support}}! [[User:Fourmidable|Fourmidable]] ([[User talk:Fourmidable|talk]]) 17:02, 5 June 2025 (UTC) :::::::::(cc {{ping|Jdlrobson}} if you can help; much appreciated!) //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:57, 6 June 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::@[[User:Wildoo78|Wildoo78]] if you want to give me temporary rights on fr.wikivoyage I can set that up for you. It might be easiest option here. You can alternatively copy <nowiki>[[itwikivoyage:MediaWiki:Gadgets-definition]]</nowiki> on it.wikivoyage.org ::::::::::im fairly confident the French-specific config will be very easy to work out. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 18:44, 6 June 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::Thanks for your answer. Unfortunately I cannot give rights on fr.wikivoyage. I have only temporary rights. But if you can ask for temporary rights and set that up, a lot of fr.wikivoyage contributors would be grateful ! [[User:Wildoo78|Wildoo78]] ([[User talk:Wildoo78|talk]]) 08:38, 7 June 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::It'll probably have to go through [[m:SRM]] since from memory, the only bureaucrat over there is inactive. Shouldn't be too hard, though. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:14, 7 June 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::::Thank you. On itwikivoyage, there is only a call to enwikivoyage Gadget-ListingEditor2023. So the modification should be done on enwikivoyage, I have no rights to do it. [[User:Wildoo78|Wildoo78]] ([[User talk:Wildoo78|talk]]) 09:41, 7 June 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::::If yu want to try it out, all you need to do is copy this line to your local user JS ([[Special:MyPage/common.js]]) or a gadget to get the English version. https://fr.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Utilisateur:Jdlrobson/common.js ::::::::::::::It will then show add listing functionality on [[:fr:San_Francisco/Golden_Gate]] ::::::::::::::We can iterate from there (for French language support it needs to be in the gadget! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 16:56, 11 June 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I just copied the line to my local user common.js I can see the functionalities ''edit'' and ''add listing''. When I click on ''edit'', nothing happens. The browser console says ''Uncaught (in promise) Error: Unknown module: ext.gadget.ListingEditorConfig''. [[User:Wildoo78|Wildoo78]] ([[User talk:Wildoo78|talk]]) 16:03, 12 June 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Have you considered using artificial intelligence to fix the code? [[User:Fourmidable|Fourmidable]] ([[User talk:Fourmidable|talk]]) 17:05, 13 June 2025 (UTC) == Set the listing editor on by default? == I think we should make the listing editor on by default. It's incredibly helpful for adding and editing listings, and enabling it would reduce the learning curve for new users. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 19:52, 26 October 2025 (UTC) :How would that change user experience? Is this the "add listing" button in sections of destination articles? That doesn't exist by default? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:00, 26 October 2025 (UTC) :@[[User:SelfieCity|SelfieCity]]: Isn't it already enabled by default? See [[MediaWiki:Gadgets-definition]] and [[Special:Gadgets]]. It has default flag. [[User:Nvdtn19|Nvdtn19]] ([[User talk:Nvdtn19|talk]]) 20:39, 26 October 2025 (UTC) ::Strange. In preferences -> gadgets, it does not show as on by default. To Ikan's question, yes, that's the add listing button and the editing window that is opened. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 22:14, 26 October 2025 (UTC) :::Logged out users are also be able to use this gadget. I think the problem is rather on your end (accidentally disable it?) [[User:Nvdtn19|Nvdtn19]] ([[User talk:Nvdtn19|talk]]) 19:02, 27 October 2025 (UTC) == Beta testers needed for Vue based listing editor == {{swept}} Hey all, as you might be aware I've been trying to modernize the listing editor which I have been struggling to keep up to date with recent updates to MediaWiki (including the Parsoid rollout). It currently uses jquery.ui which is an old library that was deprecated in 2017 for MediaWiki and the old version of the code has already broken on various Wikivoyage language projects (thankfully not this one!) Given few people these days have familiarity with the library and support for the library could be removed at anytime, I have been working on moving it to Vue.js which on the long term would make it a lot easier to maintain through reduction of code and easier to read files, fix bugs, as well as improve overall site performance. I am at a point where I think I've got the balance right and would like to invite testing before I unleash it on more people. To help me please add the following code to [[Special:MyPage/common.js]]<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">mw.loader.using('mediawiki.storage').then(() => mw.storage.set( 'gadget-listing-beta', '1', 60 * 5 )) </syntaxhighlight>If it is working you should see the text "Version 4.0.0-alpha-*" in the bottom left corner of the listing editor when it is opened. If you find a problem you can remove the line and it should revert to the old listing editor after 5 minutes. Thanks in advance for your help testing this. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 06:35, 13 December 2025 (UTC) == Listing editor was adding new listings to top of article == {{swept}} Hey unfortunately a bug crept into a recent version (v3.15.0) of listing editor which was adding new listings to the top of the article. I just noticed it and quickly fixed it. It was up for 24 hrs. Example: [[Busan/North]] I was hoping to use RecentChanges to find all edits impacted the bug but realized I can't do that as we don't tag edits made by the listing editor. If someone could create a new tag in [[Special:Tags]] I can look at setting that up in future! Apologies to anyone who ran into this bug in the last few days. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 06:05, 30 December 2025 (UTC) :@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], I've had that happen off and on for years. I've wondered if the trigger is (1) first make an edit with Extension:VisualEditor, (2) then add a new listing. But I can't trigger it reliably. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:13, 30 December 2025 (UTC) == Wikidata sync dialog box doesn't disappear == {{swept}} In [[Hirosaki]], I selected Neputa Village listing and trying to sync between WV and Wikidata. The dialog box doesn't disappear after I selected the items to sync even though the sync went through[https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?title=Q11556435&action=history]. And it seems to add an entry each time I click on the sync button. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 05:34, 27 December 2025 (UTC) :thanks for the report. Logged this at https://github.com/jdlrobson/Gadget-Workshop/issues/28. I'll get to it when I can! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 03:14, 29 December 2025 (UTC) ::Thank you. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 18:51, 29 December 2025 (UTC) :::(this should be fixed now) [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 17:54, 5 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Confirmed fixed somewhat. The dialog box disappears now. But when it's synced, the latitude field contains both latitude and longitude. It's also pulling the wrong Wikipedia link despite the Wikidata entry being correct.[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Portage_la_Prairie&diff=5189764&oldid=5068344] [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 19:31, 5 January 2026 (UTC) :::::Those issues should also be fixed now. Thanks for reporting. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 06:18, 7 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] During today's [[w:Wikipedia:Meetup/Toronto/Wikipedia Day 2026|Toronto Wikipedia Day celebration]], we tried to link [[d:Q137808443|Toronto Holocaust Museum]] in [[Toronto/North York]].[https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Toronto%2FNorth_York&diff=5195255&oldid=5188270] The sync dialog box in this listing showed up but when we tried to submit to sync, it showed success even though nothing was actually synced.[https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?title=Q137808443&action=history] [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 02:37, 19 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::: Don't know why, but it worked just now.[https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?title=Q5566193&diff=2456004240&oldid=2377870298] Not sure if this bug is intermittent. However, in the process, I noticed other bugs. ::::::::# Sync field doesn't automatically copy over the Qid from Wikidata if a Wikipedia page link is provided (and no Wikidata item was in the listing) ::::::::# In the sync comparison screen, clicking on the lat/long will open GeoHack with a correct latitude value but 0 degrees for longitude (sort of like one-half of the [[w:Null Island|Null Island]] effect?) [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 03:25, 19 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::How can I reproduce 1? When I enter a Wikipedia title, I can obtain the Wikidata entry by clicking "WP". When I save it appears to be present in the article. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 11:39, 19 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::I discovered #1 through [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=LGBT_Toronto&diff=5195354&oldid=5195347 this edit]. I couldn't precisely remember how the old behaviour would look like. Let's skip #1 for now unless someone else can chime in on how it should have behaved. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:42, 20 January 2026 (UTC) == Listing editor bug clears most parameters == {{swept}} While trying to update only the Wikidata item of the Dumurjala Sports City listing at [[Howrah#Do]], a bug clears the Bengali name in {{para|alt}} as well as its location in {{para|address}} ([https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Howrah&diff=5188406&oldid=5188405 diff]). I have faced the same issue minutes earlier while updating the AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden listing at [[Howrah#See]], where the location got removed after updating it ([https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Howrah&diff=5188402&oldid=5188398 diff]), and I had to revert it afterwards. I'm using Vivaldi currently. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 12:03, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :I confirm that I just had the same bug in [[Mahjong#Buy]]. I first [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Mahjong&diff=prev&oldid=5188635 used] source editor, then [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Mahjong&diff=next&oldid=5188635 used] listing editor to fill in more info. The listing editor showed most fields as blanks. As soon as I submitted, my previously filled parameters were wiped. I had to [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Mahjong&diff=next&oldid=5188636 reinsert the same parameters] again in listing editor to save. If I click on the same listing again, the listing editor shows most fields as blank again. Pinging @[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] since [[meta:Wikipedia 25]] is coming up in 2 weeks (drawing the largest crowd each year thanks to public-facing banners) and there will be new editor training activities happening all around the world. This bug will be an impediment to edit-a-thons and trainings. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 21:43, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :I will take a look later today. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 21:44, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::Also please note my call for beta testers (https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub?markasread=654183&markasreadwiki=enwikivoyage#c-Jdlrobson-20251213063500-Beta_testers_needed_for_Vue_based_listing_editor) to avoid these issues hitting users. This seems like something that would have been caught easily. ::How can I make opting into beta more favorable? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 21:58, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]] @[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]] This should be fixed now. Let me know if you are still seeing this problem or something different ! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 02:47, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], can you set up the testing as a gadget? It's easier to click one thing in prefs than to install a user script. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 05:49, 3 January 2026 (UTC) :::::I agree. I was in WikiConference North America 2025 in October and my takeaway from chatting with developers is that it should be migrated to gadget because it's used in 5+ languages ([[Wikivoyage:Listing editor#Versions|the documentation]] says it's currently deployed in 11 Wikivoyage languages) and to ensure sufficient technical resources are allocated. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 06:05, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:OhanaUnited|OhanaUnited]] It is a gadget... currently only maintained by me. Do you mean migrated to an extension? The work I am doing would make that an option as I really dont want to be the only one maintaining this. I just need to get it over the finish line with beta testers. ::::::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] i tried the beta route before but only one person used it. If I added a toggle to the overlay itself to switch back and forth would people use it? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 16:17, 3 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::I set up your user script, but didn't end up using the feature as I usually make edits in source. :::::::I would like to be able to opt-in once to be a general beta tester, and then devs can push changes to me from time to time as needed. I don't know what's feasible for implementing that - maybe a user role, or asking for a one-time script install? <code>mw.storage.set( 'beta-tests', ...)</code> [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 17:22, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::@[[User:Gerode|Gerode]] yes a user role might make sense here. ::::::::I'd like to opt in all advanced users of the site to the beta before pushing changes to all users. ::::::::I could potentially push the beta to all Checkuser / administrators since those users tend to be active here and very quick to let me know about issues. Would that make sense? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 18:34, 3 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I don't want to "voluntell" them, but that sounds reasonable to me. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:44, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] D'oh! Yes I meant extension and not gadget (you can tell I'm not involved in the technical side of things because I always mix up similar terms). [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;"><sup>Talk page</sup></b>]] 01:21, 4 January 2026 (UTC) == Non-decimal lat/long == {{swept}} In the [[Brno]] article I discovered ''"lat=49°11’35.242”|long=16°36’23.708”"'' in a see listing. So I thought "I must change it into decimal notation". But looking at what the software had done with the "ddmmss" notation, I saw that it had created a correct marker on the map. Then I used the listing editor to add the Wikidata code for the item, but could not click the Submit button explained by the text ''"Please enter latitude and longitude coordinates both in the decimal form e.g. 29.9773, 31.1325"''. Is this a new functionality of the software that places the marker on the map, and has it not yet been changed in the listing editor software? [[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 01:47, 15 February 2026 (UTC) :Thanks for the report. :The listing editor prefers decimal notation but can read DMS notation and should automatically store in decimal on save so this should work. It seems like something is amiss here so I've raised a bug https://github.com/jdlrobson/Gadget-Workshop/issues/51 [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 19:16, 15 February 2026 (UTC) ::The link you provided in your reply suggests (for me) that it is solved, but it is not. [[User:FredTC|FredTC]] ([[User talk:FredTC|talk]]) 11:40, 16 February 2026 (UTC) :::it has been fixed in the codebase but it hasn't been released to wikivoyage as I need to test it some more and make some other changes before I do so. This is similar to how phabricator tickets might be resolved before the fix appears in the latest deployment on wikivoyage. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 17:21, 16 February 2026 (UTC) == Breaks in Modern skin == This keeps loading more and more (edit) links in the Modern skin, slowing down the page entirely; cf. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Underground_works?useskin=modern. Would be good to at least just completely disable it in that skin. Same for CologneBlue. [[User:1234qwer1234qwer4|𝟙𝟤𝟯𝟺𝐪𝑤𝒆𝓇𝟷𝟮𝟥𝟜𝓺𝔴𝕖𝖗𝟰]] ([[User talk:1234qwer1234qwer4|𝗍𝗮𝘭𝙠]]) 20:55, 15 April 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}} this one is for you both :P //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:45, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :: I think that there is a bug in any script. You should check the console. Maybe it isn't the listing editor. I checked the use of the listing editor in German Wikivoyage, and it is working well. : In the console I read: <pre>Script terminated by timeout at: find@https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/load.php?lang=en&modules=ext.WikidataPageBanner.positionBanner%7Cext.centralNotice.choiceData ... </pre> --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 11:47, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :I limited the gadget to the skins it supports. :@[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] German Wikipedia uses the old jquery ui based version of the gadget so your need to follow up with an admin there. :They are welcome to migrate to the new version which does not use deprecated code paths: :https://github.com/jdlrobson/Gadget-Workshop/tree/master/GadgetListingEditor [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 14:33, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :: {{Ping|Jdlrobson}} As you probably know, the gadget is unsuitable for German Wikivoyage due to its very limited functionality. I think I'll switch from jQuery UI to Codex sometime this year. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 14:41, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::we are currently upgrading it to French. You are welcome to help me improve the gadget to support the needs of German too. I suspect it might be easier to adapt than the current version. :::I am unable to replicate your timeout issue here. Which skin were you using and on what page? Only Vector, Vector 2022 and Minerva are supported. [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 14:44, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::: {{Ping|Jdlrobson}} I used the page mentioned by [[User:1234qwer1234qwer4]] on a Firefox browser with Modern skin. I started the page several times, and I had to stop the script(s) because of slowing down the page. After this I checked the console. I shortened the console log output. :::: Can you tell me why the gadget is not working for Modern and Timeless skins? The skin and other restrictions make the gadget useless to us. Can you tell me if Codex is not working Modern and Timeless skins? Up to now the listing editor at the German Wikivoyage is working with all skins. :::: Since about 10 years we are using our own listing (vCard, backward compatible to en.voy) and listing editor because there were significantly higher requirements. It seems that it is impossible to adapt your gadget to the German Wikivoyage. And both tools at de.voy are working very well (contrary to en.voy). To have an imagination: en.voy supports 25 listing arguments, de.voy 100 arguments. The de.voy listing has a full Wikidata support. Why we should use the the en.voy tools? We had to change about 20.000 pages! We demonstrated at es.voy that we can support the old-style templates as used in en.voy including complete i18n. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 15:23, 16 April 2026 (UTC) ::::: By the way, the German listing editor works already with five (de, en, es, fr, it) (user-dependent) languages. It would take about 2 hours to make the editor working at fr.voy. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 15:34, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Does the German Wikivoyage gadget work on mobile? I cant seem to get it working there. :::::I am the main maintainer right now if the rewrite so my focus for testing is on the majority of skins that our readers and editors use FWIW CologneBlue and Modern are highly likely to be undeployed in future (https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T115430) so I have no interest in adding support. I am open to supporting Monobook and Timeless in future if there was data to show users would use it and there were reliable APIs for injecting the edit buttons. Note the English gadget supports mobile (Minerva) which is over 50% of traffic. :::::I dont think it would be "impossible" to adapt the existing code to German. It might be hard but I think moving towards a unified solution is beneficial for the Wikivoyage community. I fully expect support for jquery.ui to be dropped at some point in the near future. All it would take is a single security vulnerability similar to Graphs. So I guess the question for you is it more work to work together with me or continue to work separately? :::::We already have good test coverage for the extension, good flexible customization options and translation (with translate wiki support on the way). It can be expanded to 100 listing fields (although the issues here would be UX that already exist in the current version). It would benefit from improved Wikidata support. What is the missing feature(s) you would need to even consider this? [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 22:38, 16 April 2026 (UTC) :::::: It is correct, that mobile edits are not yet supported at the German Wikivoyage because jquery.ui is not delivered for mobile phones. With Minerva skin on a desktop computer it is working. After the switch from jquery.ui to Codex mobile edits will be possible. As I told it would be really hard or impossible to adapt the existing code to the German Wikivoyage. At least because there is another philosophy for the vCard template. --[[User:RolandUnger|RolandUnger]] ([[User talk:RolandUnger|talk]]) 11:46, 18 April 2026 (UTC) == The "Add listing" icon is displayed but cannot be activated == I have been attempting to add new museum and eating listings to the Cordoba (Argentina) page. The "add listing" icon is displayed but nothing happens when you click on it. I am using Windows 11 with Duck Duck Go browser but also tried it with a Windows 10 computer using Google Chrome browser but still no good. The "edit" icon still works. [[User:Trishandrichard|Trishandrichard]] ([[User talk:Trishandrichard|talk]]) 00:34, 27 April 2026 (UTC) == Bug: Creating new listings with tool drops wikidata tag == {{swept}} Replicable bug: if you create a new listing, and add something to the `wikidata` element, it gets dropped when you save. Is there an open bug for this? Or can somebody point me at the source code? [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 03:15, 13 April 2026 (UTC) :probably a question for @[[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]] or @[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] at [[Wikivoyage:Listing_editor]] -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 07:14, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]], I'm not sure I got your point. In [[Plovdiv]] I've created a new listing as a test with Wikidata field duly filled. It worked (then I removed it). Could you please check it and let me know what I misunderstood? Thanks, [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 12:55, 13 April 2026 (UTC) d4nu3s50ejju6d47m8u25v93ra32fqp 0 123140 5289103 5239141 2026-06-07T15:46:41Z M97uzivatel 79587 5289103 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Jihlava banner.jpg|caption=Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross}} [[File:Jihlava, brána Matky Boží.JPG|250px|thumbnail|right|Gate of Holy Mother]] '''Jihlava''' is in [[Bohemian-Moravian Highlands]]. ==Understand== [http://tic.jihlava.cz/en/ Jihlava]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} ("Iglau" in German) is a city at the border between Bohemia and Moravia. Once a royal mining town, it is now the administrative center of the [[Vysočina]] region, and has a population of over 50,000 inhabitants. ==Get in== {{mapframe|zoom=auto}} {{mapshape}} ===By bus=== ====From Prague==== There is a straightforward connection between [[Praha]] and Jihlava. Several companies operate the route, and the departures are frequent (1-2 per hour). The journey takes around 1:45 hours. The ''Student Agency'' operates buses with free tea, Wi-Fi and power on board for 150Kč. ====From Brno==== Similarly, direct connection between Jihlava and [[Brno]] are frequent and the trip takes about 1:15 hour. The connections can be found and tickets booked in advance at [http://www.jizdnirady.cz jizdnirady.cz] ===By car=== Jihlava is situated along the Czech oldest motorways D1, approximately 130&nbsp;km SE from [[Prague]] and 90&nbsp;km northwest from [[Brno]]. For Jihlava take the exit at 112&nbsp;km. ===By train=== It is possible to take a train to get to Jihlava. However, it is not an easy option when traveling from [[Prague]]. The journey takes 2.5–3 hours and it is necessary to change trains. When arriving to Jihlava from [[Brno]] no changing is necessary and the journey takes some 2 hours. The connections can be found at [http://www.jizdnirady.cz jizdnirady.cz]. Since December 2026, direct trains from Prague to Jihlava are scheduled to arrive every 2 hours. * {{go | name=Jihlava railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.414688 | long=15.599475 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q15886841 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content= }} * {{go | name=Jihlava město railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.403874 | long=15.583428 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q16563202 | lastedit= | content= }} ==Get around== The central part of the city is small enough to be walked around on foot comfortably. There is however a good system of public transport by buses and trolleybuses. While the main bus terminal is located close to the city center, travelers arriving to Jihlava by train usually end up at the train main station, which is 2.5&nbsp;km away from the city center and connected to the center by several bus (#4) and trolleybus (# A, B, B1) lines. ==See== [[File:Svitici chodba.JPG|250px|thumbnail|Underground corridor under the old town]] [[File:Jihlava Town Center.jpg|250px|thumbnail|Shopping center Prior at Masaryk square]] *{{see | name=Underground corridors | alt=Catacombs | url=http://tic.jihlava.cz/EN/vismo/o_utvar.asp?id_org=100405&id_u=1585&p1=1016 | email=jpodzemi@seznam.cz | address=Hluboká 109/1, 58601 Jihlava | lat=49.396832 | long=15.591369 | directions= | phone=+420 567 167 887 | tollfree= | hours=Jan - closed, Apr-Oct - open daily, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec - ordering a tour possible | price=60Kč | image=Svitici chodba.JPG | content=Take a guided tour into the old Jihlava underground. Over the centuries, the old Jihlava citizens dug 25 km of underground corridors under their town. These are now open for tourists including a demystified "shining" corridor and still mysterious gate to another dimension. }} *{{see | name=Masaryk square | alt=Masarykovo náměstí | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.395547 | long=15.590865 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The historical main square and a venue of city festivals. A dreadful socialist realism "Prior" shopping center was built in 1983 right in the middle of the square. }} * {{see | name=ZOO | alt= | url=http://www.zoojihlava.cz/ | email= | address=Březinovy sady 5642/10 | lat=49.396806 | long=15.596583 | directions= | phone=+420 567573730 | tollfree= | hours=May-Sep daily 08:00-18:00, Apr, Oct daily 09:00-17:00, Nov-Mar daily 09:00-16:00 | price=Full: 100Kč, reduced: 60Kč, parking: 40Kč | wikidata=Q10861309 | lastedit=2015-10-23 | content=Situated in Jihlávka river valley. The Zoo specializes in raising and breeding felines, apes and reptiles, and hosts animals of 5 continents. There is a large playground for children including a very long slide. }} * {{see | name=Church of St. James the Greater | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.3953 | long=15.5936 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q12030751 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival | alt= | url=http://www.dokument-festival.com | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-10-23 | content=Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival is held annually at the end of October. }} * {{do | name=Horácký zimní stadion | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.398073 | long=15.583358 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1630308 | lastedit=2019-09-30 | content=Indoor sporting arena home to the HC Dukla Jihlava Ice Hockey team. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ===Beer === When in Jihlava, try local beer ('pivo'): * {{drink | name=Jihlava brewery | alt= | url=http://www.pivovar-jihlava.cz/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Ježek ('Hedgehog') 11° is a popular brand. }} * {{drink | name=Radniční brewery | alt='Townhall brewery' | url=http://www.radnicni-jihlava.cz/english.php | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=a small brewery offering traditional lager and rather exotic specials. }} * {{drink | name=Family Brewery Bernard | alt= | url=http://www.bernard.cz/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=In nearby [[Humpolec]] : nationwide popular (and frequently awarded) kinds are Bernard lagers (''světlý ležák'' and ''sváteční ležák''), amber (''jantarový ležák''), dark (''Černý ležák'') and tap (''světlé'') beers. Bernard also produces delicious non-alcoholic kinds (''s čistou hlavou / Free''), some of them with fruit flavor - plum (''Švestka'') is one worth trying. }} ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Telč]], wonderful small UNESCO world heritage city; very frequent local buses (45 minutes) and trains (about 1 hour). * [[Třešť]], a town of Christmas cribs, along the way to [[Telč]], 35 min by train. {{IsPartOf|Highlands (Czech Republic)}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|49.400278|15.590556}} q28ndusccp3qayrvp61wjgyf88e15yv 0 123745 5289303 5284827 2026-06-08T03:02:07Z Coolcaesar 1398300 /* Reservation and ticketing */ Switching the paragraph back to second person from third person. Less abstract, more compact, and easier to follow. 5289303 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Airbus A350-941 banner.jpg}} {{ombox|type=notice|image=[[File:BSicon FLUG.svg|link=Flying|30px]]|text=This article is part of a series explaining the standard procedures, rules, and other basics of [[Flying|'''travelling by air''']]. Use the arrow below to navigate to the next article: {{center|[[At the airport|'''At the airport →''']]}}}} {{featurenomination|ftt}} {{infobox|Rising fares|Since the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February 2026, oil prices and therefore airfares have risen considerably. As of late March it is impossible to predict how long the problems will last or how high prices might go.}} For some people, flying is an opportunity to see the world and to do so in style, soaring above the Earth, but for others the opportunity to sit for hours in close proximity to hundreds of other people is not one that is relished. Whatever your outlook on this form of transportation, it truly is a modern travel phenomenon. On some routes the mere existence of aviation has nearly eliminated all alternative modes of travel, especially [[ocean liners]], and thus some destinations are not practicably reachable any other way. In other areas [[high-speed rail]] is often a viable alternative to flying, ==Choosing a flight== [[File:USMC-110227-M-EY704-032.jpg|300px|thumb|Planning flights can be a complicated business, but this guide should help!]] If you are considering flying, you might have the choice between several routes, flights, and airlines. Nowadays air travel is only rarely booked directly through the airline without first searching and comparing prices. Sometimes the same flight can have vastly differing prices at various [[Aggregators#Air travel aggregators|aggregators]] and it pays to compare search results and to also look at the website of the airline itself before booking. However, your web activities may be tracked by the booking sites, and prices adjusted to your profile. You may want to do part of your research with an anonymous device (such as a library computer). It is often not a good idea to just choose the cheapest flight on offer. Sometimes the low-fare airlines charge extra for things that are included in the ticket price on other airlines – luggage, meals, choosing your seat – so overall the costs are about equal. For a long flight, it may be worth paying a bit extra for fewer stops, or for a route that offers a [[Airline free stopover|free stopover]] (see another city en route) or [[sterile transit]] (no customs or immigration checks when you change planes). ===Airports=== {{seealso|Metropolitan Area Airport Codes}} Take a look at all airports within reasonable distance overland. In cities like London, larger airports like [[Heathrow]] and [[Gatwick]] offer more full service (international) carriers, with lounges and airbridges, whilst the newer Luton and [[Stansted]] airports serve short haul budget carriers, with fewer shops and paid lounges, and are further from the city center. Some ticketing systems allow you to search using a code that covers more than one airport. Rail and bus transfer can be practical even for long distances; for instance [[Frankfurt Airport]] has rail connections to most German cities. A well-connected airport can be the best option even for neighboring countries. [[Vienna International Airport]] does not only serve eastern Austria, but also nearby provinces in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Regional, national and international hub airports may have good connections onward even if distant from your destination. If you are going to [[Kirkenes]] (with few international flights) it probably makes more sense to fly via [[Oslo]] than via the much closer [[Rovaniemi]] (which has few flights to Norway). If you find a direct flight to [[Tromsø]], you will easily find a flight onward. ===Destinations=== It generally pays to double check that the ticket you are buying is for a flight going to your actual intended destination, as multiple cities and towns often share the same name. For instance, San Jose can refer to a city in the United States, a city in Mexico, or the capital city of Costa Rica. Birmingham can be in England or in Alabama. There have even been cases of passengers heading for Sydney, Australia mistakenly purchasing a ticket for Sydney, Canada, which is located 17,056 km (10,598 miles) away. Check the [[Airport codes|Airport code]] of your destination as well as departure point and transfers. Often airlines, travel agents and booking sites will list airports as serving a major city when they are actually a considerable distance away, for example [[London Stansted Airport]] or [[Clark Airport]] outside Manila. Airlines, especially budget airlines, may prefer these because they charge lower fees than the major airports, [[Heathrow Airport]] for London and [[Ninoy Aquino International Airport|NAIA]] for Manila. Check cost and required time for the transport to the city itself, if that's where you are heading. Sometimes these airports are a fine option, but in other cases it is preferable to choose the city's main airport. ===Non-stop, direct, or transit=== {{seealso|Sterile transit|Airline free stopover}} {{infobox|Direct vs. non-stop|In the airline world, a '''direct''' flight means that it uses the same flight number, but there may still be a layover or stopover along the way – this means that you may have to disembark the plane with your cabin baggage and, in countries like the US, even go through immigration. Look for a '''non-stop''' flight if you want to get to your destination in one flight. }} If either the departure or the destination airport is a traffic hub, and the destinations aren't on the other side of the world from one another (e.g. London or New York to [[Sydney]]), there is a chance to find a non-stop flight. The alternative is a '''transit route''', where you connect between two or more flights. A non-stop flight is typically the fastest and most convenient route. They might however not be cheaper, or fit your schedule better, e.g., if non-stop flights are infrequent. "Connecting" or "transit" flights mean you'll stop somewhere en route, leave that plane and go to the in-airport gate for another, without claiming your checked luggage. At some airports you may be able to connect via [[sterile transit]], without going through immigration or customs (often depending on your nationality). If an airline sells you a ticket requiring that you change planes, it's known as a '''single ticket''' and the connection is almost always '''guaranteed''', meaning that if you miss the connecting flight for any reason beyond your control (late flight arrival, cancellation, etc), they will put you on another flight for free and possibly even give you a meal or hotel voucher while you wait. This applies even when connecting between different airlines, occasionally even different airports, and the connection times are calculated so that it's possible to make the flights. However, some travel agencies, notably [https://www.kiwi.com/en/ Kiwi.com], offer so-called '''self-transfer''' flights, a euphemism for two separate tickets without any kind of guarantee. These flights are often cheaper, but sterile transit may not be allowed and there is some risk. If you miss the second flight neither airline will consider that their problem, you may not get a refund for the missed flight, and you may need to buy a new ticket for that leg of the trip at high last-minute prices. Often experienced travellers will pay a bit more for single-ticket routes because they involve less hassle and less risk. On the other hand, if you want a stopover, a single-ticket booking will generally offer only limited options, while you might be able to get two tickets that offer the time you want in-between. When planning your itinerary, do not combine flights with too little time between the scheduled arrival of your first flight and the departure of your next flight. This is particularly important for intercontinental flights between big and busy airports, where there are a lot of factors that can delay flights and hamper your getting around at the connecting airport. Allow at least two hours for "normal" delays on any connection, at least four for an international connection. If you do not qualify for [[sterile transit]], e.g. you are purchasing separate tickets for each flight or your connection is at an American or Canadian airport, allow more time. If everything goes as planned you'll sit around for an extra hour or two, whereas if you budget too little time and miss your connection you can expect hassle and costs, and you will sit around for a lot longer. Furthermore, if you need to get a visa for the country you are connecting at (the United States is a prominent example), you will need to apply for it to claim your bags and check back in again. This means presenting the usual required documents and demonstrating eligibility (e.g. strong ties to your home country, sufficient funds) at the embassy of the country you do not intend to visit at all. ====Layover and stopover==== {{main|Airline free stopover}} Layovers are any number of stops that are less than 24 hours between the arrival of one flight and the departure of the next flight. Layover can occur during the day or overnight (arriving flight lands in the evening and the next flight departs the following morning). Airlines typically do not provide hotel accommodation for a scheduled overnight layover. Stopovers, on the other hand, are any stops that last more than 24 hours between the arrival of one flight and the departure of the next flight. A stopover lasting several days can be a way to explore a country for more time than a mere layover would allow. Some airlines offer free stopovers and free tours to transiting passengers to promote tourism. ===Time of departure and arrival=== If your flight date is flexible, and neither departure nor destination is in the middle of nowhere, you can often choose between daily flights. A busy route has many flights a day. When booking flights, keep in mind that as far as flight scheduling is concerned, a new day starts at 00:00 (midnight). For instance, if your flight is scheduled to depart at 00:10 on 1st April, you will need to be at the airport by 22:10 31st March to check in. Many travellers have missed flights due to this confusion by turning up to check in at 22:10 on 1st April instead. While a business or weekend traveller might have few choices, a patient traveller can usually find a cheaper flight. As a rule of thumb, Monday mornings, Friday evenings and major holidays and events tend to be overbooked; these times are not only more expensive, but also less pleasant both on board, at the airport, and in airport transfer. Time of departure and arrival affect the availability of airport transfer and amenities. If you depart or arrive in the middle of the night, you might find yourself stranded at either airport for hours, with few stores and restaurants open, if any. If you sleep well on aircraft, or you can afford business class, an overnight flight saves time, as well as the cost of a hotel night. Beware of [[time zones|time zone]] oddities and [[jet lag]], though. Flight delays and cancellations are always a risk, but there are some things you can do to maximize your chance of being on-time: * Look for early morning departures. Early flights are more likely to depart and arrive on-time than flights later in the day. * Prefer airports and airlines with good on-time performance. ** Worldwide airline and airport statistics are collected by [https://www.cirium.com Cirium]. For 2024, the world's best airport for on-time performance was King Khalid International Airport ({{IATA|RUH}}) in Saudi Arabia. The world's most on-time airline is Aeromexico. ** U.S. airline and airport statistics are collected by the [https://www.bts.gov U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics]. Among U.S. airports, the best airport in 2023 for on-time performance was Salt Lake City ({{IATA|SLC}}). America's most on-time airline is United. ===Airlines=== {{seealso|Flying on a budget#Legacy airlines|Flying on a budget#Budget airlines}} While airlines differ in price, quality and reputation, they can be roughly divided into these categories: * A '''legacy carrier''', also called a ''major airline'' or ''full-service carrier'', is an airline where cost and service level is above average even for economy class (though bargains might be found). Passengers can pay extra for business class seats, and some aircraft have a first class. Many of these airlines have a heritage from the days when flying was a luxury. ** A '''flag carrier''' or ''national airline'' is a legacy carrier which often is, or used to be, owned by a national government. Some are very old (KLM and Avianca have been in flight since 1919), but struggle to remain competitive today. A flag carrier usually dominates their home airport, where they might have a whole terminal on their own. Singapore Airlines, Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific and the Gulf trio of Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways in particular have taken to selling themselves as luxury brands. * A '''budget airline''', ''low-cost carrier'', ''startup airline'' or ''no-frills carrier'' offers a minimum of land and in-flight service. Extra fees for booking and check-in service (except when booked online and paid upfront), insurances, checked baggage, seat selection, meals and even water might in total cost more than the ticket itself. These carriers are usually not part of an airline alliance, and often call at less busy airports, far from the nominal destination. Usually, budget airlines only sell point-to-point tickets, with no responsibility assumed for any missed connections, and do not permit baggage to be checked through to your next destination. To benefit from the cheap fares, you are often required to book way in advance, and no changes or refunds are usually permitted; if you need to book a flight last minute, fares can be more expensive than on a full-service airline. If you are scheduled to arrive late at night, air transit might be closed for the day, without compensation. When the flight is full of passengers there is possibility that some of the baggage will not fly with the passengers and will arrive later on another flight. ** An ''ultra low-cost carrier'' is a subset of the low-cost carrier, which usually advertises the cheapest fares, but charges for anything more than the seat, including hand luggage. This model was pioneered by Spirit Airlines (which went out of business in May 2026) and Frontier Airlines in the United States, and has also been adopted by China's Spring Airlines. * A '''regional airline''' operates on less-travelled routes, usually with smaller aircraft. Some of these are owned by, or associated with, a legacy carrier. Expect prices on such routes to be higher than those between major hubs for the same distance travelled. * A '''charter airline''' lets out planes to a client, such as a [[travel agent]]. While they dominate the [[resorts|resort]] flight market, flights are advertised through the travel agency, so the airline brands are not well known among the public. * '''[[General aviation]]''' includes all kinds of unscheduled civil aviation, such as business jets and bush planes. They are useful for a VIP in a hurry, or for reaching isolated places. The name of an airline can be deceptive: ''Norwegian'' is not the flag carrier of Norway, but an independent budget airline (albeit a decent one), and ''Hong Kong Airlines'' is not the flag carrier of Hong Kong (that honour goes to ''Cathay Pacific''). ''China Airlines'' is the flag carrier of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China), and not of the People's Republic of China (whose flag carrier is the similarly-named ''Air China''). The United Arab Emirates has two flag carriers of different emirates: ''Emirates'' is the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, and ''Etihad Airways'' is the flag carrier of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Conversely, the United States has never had a flag carrier, while Denmark, Sweden and Norway share a single flag carrier: ''SAS Scandinavian Airlines''. In economy class, the line between legacy and budget airlines is increasingly being blurred, and particularly on flights within the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Europe, flying in economy class on a legacy carrier generally provides the same level of no-frills service as a budget carrier, and you will need to fly first or business class to get the full-service experience. Legacy carriers in Asia and Australia generally still provide full service in economy class. An '''[[airline alliances|airline alliance]]''' is a network of airlines that provides international connections. Alliances frequently use '''codesharing''', where flights booked through one airline are operated by another, with a substantially different aircraft. There are several airline quality ratings (like [http://www.airlinequality.com/StarRanking/ranking.htm Skytrax]) that can help you understand how airlines compare in levels of service, timeliness and comfort. Such ratings are one indicator, but some ratings have come under criticism by air travel insiders, e.g., the Cranky Flyer, and comments and ratings by users may disagree with an overall star rating. As for safety and security in particular, the European Union maintains a [https://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban/search_en list of airlines] it explicitly bans from its airspace, and while some of those bans are arguably connected to politics, they do give a good indication on what airlines might not be up to Western standards of safety. ===Aircraft models=== [[File:777-300ER VS. A320 (2794834062).jpg|thumb|Narrowbody A320 vs widebody B777]] If you have settled for a route, there is usually not much choice between different aircraft models, since aircraft size mainly depends on distance travelled, and traffic volumes. Shorter and quieter routes tend to use ''narrowbody'' aircraft with a single aisle and up to 6 seats abreast; while longer and busier routes tent to use ''widebody'' aircraft with two aisles and 7 to 10 seats abreast. On some relatively short but high density routes, however – such as trans-continental flights in the United States, flights between two airline or alliance hubs and many flights between major East and Southeast Asian cities – both smaller and larger aircraft can be found. The larger aircraft tend to be more comfortable, with wider seats (even flat ones in business class and above), in-flight entertainment and even meals. Usually taking a larger aircraft isn't more expensive than a smaller one on the same airline, but it isn't always the cheapest option. There are only two major players in the large commercial aircraft market: Airbus, based in Europe with its A3xx line (A320, A330, A350 and A380), and Boeing, based in the United States with its 7x7 line (737, 747, 777 and 787). On regional routes, you'll find other manufacturers such as ATR and Embraer. In the late 2010s Bombardier sold most of its aviation projects to Airbus and Mitsubishi. Still, planes under the names of those manufacturers as well as defunct companies like McDonnell-Douglas can still be found flying, while Chinese airlines fly some Comac aircraft. [[Bush planes]] and other general aviation vehicles are still manufactured by a wider range of companies with Cessna and Gulfstream being some of the most well-known. ====Charter buses==== Before booking, always confirm your "flight" will utilize a real aircraft, not a bus. Certain airlines, such as Air Canada and American Airlines, sell tickets for flight segments which are actually trips on charter buses between airport airside areas. These buses are operated in lieu of the flights traditionally operated by regional airlines from rural "spoke" airports into urban "hub" airports. They can be a shocking surprise to travelers unaware that a bus trip can be sold as a flight. ===Routes=== Sometimes you want to avoid the (proximity of) airspace of certain countries. There may be an unplanned refuelling stop, a divert of airports because of adverse weather, or the country may even demand the flight to land. If you have a reason to [[Avoiding travel through the United States|avoid the U.S.]] you may need to choose your flight carefully. You might also want to avoid conflict zones if you think that the situation may deteriorate such that flights are affected. ==Cost== {{seealso|Flying on a budget}} Obviously, riding first and business class is costly, but even economy tickets on the same route can differ with as much as a factor of 5. You could face trade-offs, including * Opportunities for rescheduling or refunding * [[Flight baggage|Baggage]] allowances, or major fees for baggage * [[Aircraft seating|Seating]] within a cabin class * Meals, drinks, and service on board * Check-through facilities, or baggage checking to final destination * Flight mileage or point accrual Even legacy carriers may charge for some amenities and services, even if you purchased a ''full price'' economy ticket. Pre-booking these services or amenities on-line, where available, may be cheaper. Nowadays the advertised fare includes taxes or surcharges (the Philippines is one notable exception where only the base fare is advertised). The prices may still come with surcharges for baggage, meals, and other things. In general "extras" such as seat reservation, meals, luggage, priority boarding and so on are cheaper when booked together with the ticket and more expensive when booked later on or at the gate. ===Finding cheap tickets=== Airlines try to fly full planes, to maximize revenue for each flight; then supply and demand, yield management, and competition take over. The result can be large variations in airfares, depending on flight date, time of booking and payment, and ticket class. * '''Book early.''' As the bargains and cheap fare classes fill up fast, tickets get more expensive over time. Also, '''you have no claim about a special deal until you pay for your ticket(s)'''. The days of ultra-cheap '''last minute''' offers are not entirely over, but they are mostly available through resellers who want to make some money back on their sunk investment of unused contingents and they may only be worth it when bundled with accommodation or other stuff unrelated to the flight itself. If you are flexible enough in your destination and can live with either not flying at all or paying more than you'd hoped, last minute can still net you some bargains sometimes. * '''Holidays''' are times of high demand. Worldwide biggies include late December to early January, and July–August. Watch out for local holidays, such as the Golden Weeks in [[China]] and [[Japan]] or Easter Week (semana santa) in Latin America. Flights on the actual holiday days, such as Christmas Day, are often discounted, as are flights against the peak travel flow, such as flights out of Saudi Arabia during Hajj. * '''Transit flights''' can often be cheaper than a direct route, especially if said direct route is popular. * Monday morning and Friday evening are in high demand by business travellers, and to some degree Sunday evening flights by returning leisure travellers. * '''Budget airlines''' may offer cheap tickets. However, additional fees may increase the final cost. *Consider '''reliability''': what is the probability that any given flight by this airline will depart on time as scheduled? Those low fares may not be so low when you account for the risk of a missed connection or a surprise extension of your vacation. Some airlines cut corners on regular maintenance, so the airplane may have to sit for hours for unscheduled repairs after the pilot catches something on the preflight check. Other airlines may suddenly cancel a flight a few days before departure, rather than fly a mostly-empty airplane. Either way, when something goes wrong, budget airlines are less likely than legacy airlines to provide you with assistance with rebooking. If you must book on budget airlines, you may wish to limit yourself to direct flights from your home airport to minimize the risk of missed connections, and use them only for longer trips (where you don't mind losing days at each end) rather than short weekend getaways (where one day lost is one-half or one-third of your vacation). * Consider the cost, time and hassle of airport transfer. [[Rail air alliances]] can open up many departure airports at no or low additional cost, while budget airlines may force you to take an hour-long bus ride into the boondocks to get to their airport. * Negative news about a destination obviously affects the travel price there. While it would be foolish to fly to a war zone and you might wish to judge for yourself whether you want to fly to a place where the human rights record has worsened, bargains may be had for places that received a lot of bad press lately – even if unjustified. There are [[Aggregators|third-party online services]] which compare airfares. Many airlines guarantee the cheapest airfares on their websites, and independent web sites may charge a fee for their services. * To find a low-cost/no-frills flight it can be good to check one of the comparison tools, such as e.g. [https://www.kiwi.com kiwi.com]. * For international travel, you may get the best deals by booking from an agent at the starting point. But try travel search sites such as Momondo and Vayama to understand costs, flight frequencies, routes, connection times and total times en route. If you are a student, or under 26 or over 65, some travel sites and agents are tailored to offer low fares to you. Use of different flight search sites can produce different results, e.g., some sites charge fees for booking through them. Always try the airline website itself as well. Flight search websites may be cheaper in some cases, but increasingly airlines want to offer the cheapest price for their own tickets on their own website. ===Frequent flyers=== {{seealso|Frequent flyer programmes}} Many airlines offer a '''frequent flyer''' loyalty program, rewarding patrons based on '''segments''', '''points''', '''miles''' or '''flight costs'''. Business and first class passengers may receive bonus miles for each journey. Consider joining a frequent flyer program - especially if you fly a lot. The price is that your data profiled and used for advertisement. Brochures are handed out at the airport, an airline's lounge or an airline's ticket office. Most frequent flyer programs don't charge a fee, but some such as Cathay Pacific's Marco Polo Club do, in exchange for a few perks such as dedicated check-in counters and priority boarding. Frequent flyer rewards can include: * '''Free flights''' and '''upgrades'''. You might still have to pay taxes and surcharges. Airlines often limit the number of seats or upgrades which can be obtained through "rewards"... especially on flights on busy routes. * Redemption of free goodies (such as consumer goods and hotel stays) on other non-flight partners. * With many points you can become an '''elite member''', and receive perks such as check-in at the first/business class counter, early boarding, priority in waitlists, complimentary upgrades, and access to '''airport lounges'''. Lounges are also available to holders of some credit cards. Not all fares are eligible to earn miles. You can claim miles for flights up to 12 months after you've taken them, as long as you were a member when the flight was taken, but you need to save boarding pass stubs. It is easier to log-in using your frequent flyer number prior to booking. [http://www.travelgrove.com Travelgrove's] is a meta search engine for miles that can be earned for each flight. In cooperation with MileBlaster, extras like credit card bonuses, hotel bonuses, special offers are also available. Results can be ordered by the percentage of the free flight that can be gained by booking the given flight. [[Airline alliances]] might allow transfer of miles between airlines. You might claim points from '''other sources'''; especially '''credit cards'''. Hotel stays, car rentals and even mobile phone bills may also garner you points but this will differ per country and airline. ==Reservation and ticketing== [[File:USA visa issued by Shenyang (2012).jpg|thumb|280px|The rather difficult-to-obtain U.S. visa]] Booking a flight the old school way, over the counter or on the phone, is a two-step process. First you make a '''reservation'''. The airline will '''hold''' a seat for you until a given date, typically for a week or so. If you do not pay before the expiration date, the booking is canceled. Reservations can be changed and canceled freely, which is useful if the itinerary is uncertain. You get a six character-long alphanumeric code called the '''passenger name reference''' or '''PNR''' which you quote to purchase the ticket. * A seat reserved will be listed as '''confirmed''' in your reservation, and will not be taken away until the time limit has expired. However, you can't fly yet until you purchase the ticket. You can confirm only a single seat in each direction per ticket. * If a flight is fully booked but you want to try to get on it, you can make a '''waitlisted''' reservation. If the waitlist "clears" (somebody else cancels and you get their seat), the waitlisted reservation becomes confirmed and your previously confirmed seats on other flights are canceled. You can usually waitlist multiple flights, but really cheap nonchangeable tickets may not allow any waitlisting at all. Turning a reservation into an actual ticket, '''issuing''' a ticket, requires monetary payment or redemption with accumulated frequent flyer points/miles or a combination of the two. Depending on ticket type – some or all of the following restrictions may now apply to your ticket: {{infobox|Phonetic alphabet – it's useful |When calling an airline or travel agency to make changes, the fastest way to find your ticket is to tell the reservations agent that you will give them your [[:WikiPedia:Passenger Name Record|Passenger Name Record]] (PNR), and spell it out with the [[:WikiPedia:NATO phonetic alphabet|ICAO phonetic alphabet]], also known as the NATO one ('''A'''lpha, '''B'''ravo, '''C'''harlie, '''D'''elta, '''E'''cho, '''F'''oxtrot, '''G'''olf, '''H'''otel, '''I'''ndia, '''J'''uliet, '''K'''ilo, '''L'''ima, '''M'''ike, '''N'''ovember, '''O'''scar, '''P'''apa, '''Q'''uebec, '''R'''omeo, '''S'''ierra, '''T'''ango, '''U'''niform, '''V'''ictor, '''W'''hiskey, '''X'''-ray, '''Y'''ankee, '''Z'''ulu). This is much easier than trying to spell out your last name, and you will gain some instant respect for sounding like a pro. }} * '''nonchangeable'''/'''nonrebookable''': you cannot change the flight time and date (without paying a heavy change fee). In cases of rebookable flights, whether there is a rebooking fee or not, you still need to pay for the fare difference. * '''nonendorsable''': you cannot fly with another airline if your original airline encounters problems (if your flight is cancelled, this is usually overruled by local legislation) * '''nonrefundable''': you cannot get your money back if you don't fly (in North America the fare might be used as credit for another ticket at a fee; in many other places the entire fare is forfeited) * '''nonreroutable''': you cannot change to another route, even if the airport serves the same city as the original * '''nontransferable''': you cannot give or sell ticket to somebody else * '''non mileage accruable''': you cannot earn frequent flyer miles on that ticket * '''nonupgradable''': you cannot upgrade to a more premium class using frequent flyer miles The higher ticket class, the fewer of these restrictions apply. Typically, a no-frills economy ticket has all the above restrictions, while a first or business class ticket has fewer although nonrefundable and non-rebookable fares are nowadays relatively common for more premium travel. '''Online booking''', either through the carrier's website or a third-party consolidator like Travelocity and Expedia, usually has no option for standalone reservations. Normally, reservation and ticketing happen at once, so the booking service requires immediate upfront payment, through debit/credit card, PayPal or similar service, invoice, or redemption from frequent-flyer miles. Some budget airlines levy a service fee for ticketing done through phone or in-person booking, and some bargains are only offered online. Some carriers, particularly in Europe, may also levy a small charge for credit cards and/or PayPal bookings which does not apply to VISA or MasterCard-branded debit cards. If you are still waitlisted for a flight that you would like to board, or if you would like to take an earlier or later flight than you're booked on, you can try to fly '''standby'''. This means simply showing up at the airport check-in counter and asking to be put on the next flight. If there is plenty of space, you'll be checked in right there. However, if the flight is looking full, you will have to wait until the flight is '''closed''' (typically 30–60 minutes before departure) and the airline can count how many seats it has left. ''Don't count on any special ticket savings if you fly standby and conversely, don't count on flying standby if your ticket is highly restricted.'' {{infobox|Don't skip flight segments |If you are a no-show for any flight segment on a ticket with multiple flight segments, the airline usually has the right to cancel your ticket as to all subsequent flight segments ''after'' the one that was missed. The airline will invalidate any boarding passes already issued and make those seats available for immediate reassignment. This rule is most pertinent when you need to connect from a spoke airport to a hub airport to reach a long-distance flight. Sometimes plans change and now you have a reason to visit the city with the hub airport before the long-distance flight. You may wonder why you need to travel to the spoke airport, just to get on an hour-long flight right back to the hub airport. If you are aware that online check-in usually causes an airline to issue boarding passes for all flight segments, you might be tempted to go directly to the hub airport. At that time, the airline will refuse to allow you to check baggage, and your boarding pass for the second flight segment will not work, since the segment was invalidated after you were a no-show at the spoke airport. }} If you don't check in by closing time, or if you do check in but fail to actually board the plane, you will be declared a '''no-show'''. Your seat can now be given to somebody on standby. The result depends on your ticket restrictions and conditions. You may be risking total loss of your fare, but on some flexible tickets you can just rebook onto the next available flight. To buy a new ticket for the same day or day after can be very expensive, for example up to $3000 for a transatlantic flight, so make sure not to miss the flight without contacting the airline beforehand. While a reservation guarantees you a seat, it may not necessarily guarantee the fare that was quoted. Hence the fare at the time of reservation may differ from the one given at the time of ticketing. The fare quoted is only guaranteed if you're ready to book right away. Although most flights booked online must be paid for straight away, a few carriers may offer the option to lock-in a reservation done online and fare for up to a week for a small fee which is on top of the total fare. Flight restrictions can be draconian – some companies even ban standby changes – so you'll have to pay (sometimes dearly) in addition to any fare differences to make any change; some also do not allow refunds. Check your conditions carefully. ===Writing your name=== Many airlines require the name on the ticket to be identical to the name on the passenger's passport or ID, sometimes without slight misspellings. Airlines often charge a lot to change the name. This is particularly strictly enforced for flights departing from U.S. airports, where the TSA inspects all boarding passes and identification documents to ensure that the spelling of names matches exactly. *Only the first name and family name/surname need to be included, not the middle name, though if your first name contains two parts, both parts need to be included. *If the first name is not the one used on a daily basis, then the first and the daily used name plus the family name/surname should be included, For example Hugh Laurie should write James Hugh Laurie, since his full name written in the passport is James Hugh Calum Laurie. If there are any doubts, stick to the name as written on the passport (except the middle name). *If you have a double family name, both should be included (with a hyphen replaced by space) *Letters with diacritical marks (such as É or Ä) should be written like in the white machine-readable zone in the passport, which normally means stripping all marks, but can mean that e.g. Ä is written AE. Hyphens should be replaced by space and apostrophes be omitted. If a visa or ESTA is used, all should be written in the same way. *Nicknames should not be used, even if using them on a daily basis. For example Bill Clinton should write William Jefferson Clinton since that is written in the passport. *If you plan a flight when doing a name change, such as at a [[wedding travel|wedding]], the name you use still has to match the one on your passport or ID. If the passport is not replaced before the trip, use the old name. Several [[honeymoon travel|honeymoons]] have been destroyed that way. You can take care of the formal procedures to reflect name changes '''after''' the honeymoon. *Infants should not be booked before birth unless the parents are sure about the gender and name, or are willing to pay the cost of a name change, if that is possible (this must be checked). *You can save yourself the hassle of inputting your name each time you book by creating an account for use on the airline's (or trip consolidator's) website or enrolling in a carrier's frequent flyer programme. When you enroll, you of course need to make sure that the name you supply matches the one stated in your passport. At the same time, you can also provide other relevant details thus saving you time when you book. *If you have registered at the airline or aggregator, make sure you update that info in connection with any name change. ===Your ticket=== Most airlines use '''electronic tickets''' ('''e-tickets'''); electronic records of each booking detail. Formerly passengers got a paper ticket, consisting of a booklet of flight coupons. In most cases, an '''itinerary receipt''' with your flight details is prepared and e-mailed or printed for your reference. It contains a unique six-character '''Passenger Name Record''' (PNR), which is used to identify your booking. The itinerary receipt tells the ticket number, baggage allowance, computation of the fare and surcharges, mode of payment, etc. It also comes with the conditions of carriage, including your rights in case something happens to the flights you are booked with. In theory, an e-ticket allows you to just show a valid ID upon check-in. For security reasons, some airports require a print-out of the itinerary receipt as proof of your booking before entering the airport or upon check-in. In addition, immigration authorities often require proof of onward or return travel. Always bring a print-out of the itinerary receipt with you. Due to concerns of credit card fraud, when you book a flight over the Internet with a credit card, some carriers require you to '''show the credit card''' used to purchase the tickets at the airport or their ticketing office. If the credit card holder is not part of the travelling party, they need to see the credit card, not the authorized signature of the credit card holder. Failure to do so may lead to re-issue of the ticket with the same (or higher) fare, and refund for the original ticket after many weeks or even months (if refundable; refund fees may apply). In the rare event that you are issued with a paper ticket, you '''must''' present it when checking in for your flight. Look after your ticket; you cannot check in without it. If you lose the ticket, expect a lot of paperwork and hassles: you may be required to buy another ticket for the flight and have to apply for a refund later, or pay a re-ticketing fee. Not to mention that some jurisdictions will require you to file a police report. Hence if you're afraid of losing or forgetting your paper ticket, request for an e-ticket whenever possible. When you lose or misplace a print-out of the itinerary receipt, you can always freely and easily print another copy out from your email or request the carrier or travel agent to email it to you again. Your travel plans can be altered without the need to print and deliver a new ticket. If your airline offers online or self-service kiosk check-in, you can use these to print boarding passes, thus saving time at the airport. The major disadvantage is that your flight details are in one specific airline's computers, so other airlines cannot access them. This is not a problem 99% of the time, but can be a major headache if a flight cancellation requires you to switch to a flight with another airline. If this happens, get an "endorsable" paper ticket from the original airline as backup ''before'' heading over to the other airline's counter. Likewise, for complex itineraries involving multiple airlines (like [[round the world flights]]), you should opt for a paper ticket, especially since inter-airline e-ticketing agreements are not that common yet. Not all destinations offered by legacy carriers are e-ticket eligible. But for the destinations that are e-ticket eligible, your airline may levy a surcharge if you choose to purchase a paper ticket. Airlines generally no longer issue paper tickets for most journeys. ==Documents== [[File:Armenia Passport.svg|thumb|240px|An Armenian passport]] You need an '''airline boarding pass''' to board your aircraft, usually just to go airside. You get it by presenting a '''paper ticket''' (if you were issued with one), and a '''photo identification''' (perhaps less for toddlers). If you printed a boarding pass earlier, identification will allow airline staff to validate the pass and check your hand baggage. If you travel to another country, you need a '''[[passport]]''' with an expiration date at least six months after the return date. Depending on destination and connection countries, you may also need one or more '''[[visas]]'''. They usually must be obtained before starting travel. Check-in staff may deny you permission to board if you do not have a necessary and proper visa, or an ID they accept. Check in advance with your agent or airline. Without all necessary documentation, your trip may be at risk. The '''credit card''' used to buy your ticket may also be required for boarding pass verification, so bring that as well (a problem if somebody else paid your tickets). Any authority looking at airline tickets, boarding passes, passports or other identification will examine names carefully. They often require that key documents '''precisely reflect your full name''' (at least the first- and surname, if your first name has two parts, be sure to include both). Make sure that whoever books your trip accurately enters each full name on the reservations, tickets, etc. This is a big problem when you don't write your name with Latin letters: transliteration differences may get you turned back. Bring '''documentation that all medications belong to you''', e.g., labeled prescription bottles with your name on them, and copies of the relevant prescriptions. For some countries, even more documentation may be needed, such as a letter from the relevant doctor explaining and certifying medical necessity. For all essential medications and medical devices (that is, where any interruption in dosage/usage presents a risk of severe illness or death), always check that all of them can be legally brought into every country on your itinerary (including all transit stops) before you book any flights. In some countries, the consequences for bringing in illegal items without permission can be substantial or very severe, especially in the Middle East, Singapore and Japan. Certain Wikivoyage country and airport articles may help with this. If you bought ''travel insurance'', bring a copy of the insurer's description of the coverage, the policy number, and how to contact the insurer wherever you are. Share that information with someone at home who can help you use the coverage or benefit from it. Other health documents (e.g. vaccination, proof of negative testing within a given window) should also be brought if required for your destination. ==Connections== {{seealso|Arriving by plane|Sterile transit}} [[File:Visualcommunication-athens-airport.jpg|thumb|Where are you going, anyways?]] Flying to your destination often involves a '''transit''' or a '''connection''' at an intermediate airport, where you have to disembark, find your connecting flight's gate, and re-board, and maybe pass a [[border crossing|border checkpoint]] at the airport. If both flights are ''on the same ticket'' (typically on the same airline or [[Airline alliances|airline alliance]]), then the airlines are responsible for broken connections and will try to get you on the next flight if you miss your flight, and you may be eligible for [[sterile transit]], passing through an intermediate airport with going through customs or immigration. Another advantage of booking connecting flights on the same ticket: if you have a shorter and longer leg with different baggage policies from each other, the baggage allowances will follow that of the longer leg, which is usually more generous. Moreover, you may also avoid some of the fees that are levied on passengers departing or arriving at that connecting airport. To ensure you are selecting a connecting flight, enter the '''origin''' and '''final destination''' of your trip, not a hub of the airline you wish to connect with in either field (unless that is one of your destinations). Be careful when looking at options suggested by services like Skyscanner, Momondo and Cheap Holiday Flights, as they list out flights which require self-transfer. On those, you will be responsible for what happens on each leg. In 2016, some airlines/alliances were considering an extra baggage fee on connecting flights. To collect the fee, some may require you to exit the secure area of the terminal at the connecting airport, claim your checked baggage, re-check it on your continuing flight, and again go through security check to reach the gate for your next flight. This requires considerable time. Check with the airline regarding any such fee and the need for extra time for flights you find interesting. Answers may be cause for you to look for other arrangements. If you book separate '''flights on separate tickets''' (especially on different airlines), making the connection is solely your responsibility. If you are flying on an airline or fare type that doesn't permit last minute changes, you may lose your fare when one airline's delay makes you late for the next one. Paying a little more for a flexible fare on the final connection may not only avoid this risk, but can also let you catch an earlier flight if you make the connection ahead of schedule. Airlines may consider a connection as tight as 35 minutes to be valid; which might be reasonable if you don't have to clear customs or security checkpoints, and the arrival and departure gates are within the same building. However, you can get unpleasant surprises at unfamiliar airports; gates could be at opposite ends of the terminal, or even in separate terminals. Even staff shortages at your connecting airport could set you back (especially those involved with bringing you or your plane to your arrival gate and those at security)! In that case you select '''at least 90 minutes''' from landing to take-off for domestic-domestic flights within the same terminal building, '''at least two hours''' for same-terminal domestic-international or international-international flights, and '''at least three''' '''hours''' for international-domestic flights and all other connecting flights involving inter-terminal transfers or those requiring an exit from the transit area. Add time for border checkpoints; preferably an hour for each. You can use slack time to eat at the airport, where the food is likely better than what you may (or may not!) get in the air. For that matter, if you need to get on a scheduled ground transport at your final destination (especially one with infrequent departures), you should reserve enough time to get through immigration, customs and baggage delivery if applicable, an extra half hour or so for plane delays, plus possible time for standing in line at a busy ticket counter. Online travel searchers/arrangers show statistics on how often a given flight arrives on time. Generally, the last flight of the day into a given destination will be delayed more often than earlier flights, as plane used for that flight may have been involved in delays earlier in the day and the airlines use that flight to "sweep" travelers whose inbound connecting flights run late. While the statistics alone won't tell you whether ''your'' particular flight is likely to be delayed, it may help in making an informed guess. With separately-booked flights, you are responsible for claiming checked baggage, taking it to the next check-in counter, and checking it for the next flight leg. ====Border checkpoints==== {{seealso|Avoiding travel through the United States|Border crossing|Visas|Sterile transit}} With international connecting flights, check to see if the country where you will be making a connection requires a transit visa to go through their airport. Some countries require all passengers to pass through customs and immigration even if they are just transferring between international flights, e.g. the United States and Canada. You may find it easier if you can avoid passing through these destinations, particularly the United States, which has the same requirements for a transit visa as for a tourist visa. Some more, such as Hong Kong, Australia, and the Schengen countries, require that for certain nationalities, even if they don't leave the sterile area. You are responsible for procuring all the necessary visas before you fly; request them as early as possible. If you book your flights separately or with low-cost carriers, you may need to follow the entry requirements that apply to normal visitors (e.g. tourists and business travellers) from your country of nationality as you need to access landside facilities (e.g. check-in desks). The transit visas of some countries cover also such short visits, perhaps even overnighting and similar. The requirements for the visa you need may include quarantine, testing requirements, securing documents of those, and other health protocols. Even if you have no bags to check for your "connecting" flight but booked your flights separately, you may still be required to exit the transit area. ==Seating== {{seealso|Aircraft seating}} [[File:LufthansaItalia A319 D-AKNH MXP 2010-04-06.jpg|thumb|280px|Standard economy seating]] Comfort is mainly determined by '''cabin class'''. * '''[[First and business class flights|First Class]]''' is at the front of the largest aircraft, with top-level comfort and service. In most of the world, this is an endangered species, but in the U.S., the term is used for what the rest of the world would call business class. * '''[[First and business class flights|Business Class]]''' is near the front. Seating is comfortable, often with seats that convert into beds for longer flights, and meals and drinks are usually included. * '''Premium Economy''' might have more leg-room than Economy Class; usually at exit rows. * '''Economy Class''' (''standard economy'' or ''coach'') makes up the bulk of aircraft seating. Most airlines assign you a seat at booking. In some cases, you can change it. If you check in at the counter with no seat yet assigned, you can ask if a seat is still available. Budget airlines usually have a surcharge for assigned seating. * '''Window''' seats give a view, and better sleeping comfort, but are further from the aisle, and have less floor space. The wall can be cold. * '''Aisle''' seats may have more leg space, and make it easier to get up. Sleeping comfort is worse, though. * '''Middle seats''' have the disadvantages of both aisle and window seats. * Large aircraft have 2–3 outer seats near the windows, with 3–4 (or even 5) between the aisles. * Some seats in each row may have '''entertainment electronics''' installed underneath. These intrude on foot room for those seated behind. [[File:Exit Row seating.jpg|thumbnail|Exit row seats will allow you to extend your legs]] There are also some special seat rows: * '''Exit row''' seats have more legroom and easier access to the aisles; some airlines brand them "Economy Plus". There are some drawbacks: armrests are fixed, and you may need to store baggage overhead. Passengers must be able to help operate the exit in case of an emergency evacuation, so passengers with disabilities, pregnant women and children will not be seated in these rows. Tall passengers might be assigned these seats, but there is no guarantee. Ask at check-in and state the reason you want or need one. * '''Upfront''' seats are the first few rows of an airline's economy class section. Passengers seated here may have the advantage of disembarking first, which is useful for international flights and passengers with tight connections. Be aware that on some aircraft (e.g. ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprops) the main boarding door is at the rear, so those in upfront seats will be last to disembark. * '''Bulkhead''' seats have no seat in front of them. You may have to store your baggage overhead. They are often reserved for families with small children. You might snag one on check-in or even at the gate, but count on sitting next to a baby. They have the tray table in the armrest. Some bulkhead seats have a bulkhead behind, meaning that the seat cannot be reclined. * Window seats '''near the end''' of the plane may have more elbow room. However, "window seats" in the back row may in fact have no window. In most jet aircraft, seats in the back get more '''noise'''. They increase the chance to survive a crash. Rear-end rows often have no middle seats, and more room to spread out. * Seats in the '''middle''' of the aircraft vibrate less from turbulence, decreasing risk for air sickness. The view from window seats in the middle is obstructed by the wings. * Seats just before the exit row and at the end of a section may not recline. * Seats near toilets may be affected by odors, and have people queuing outside. * Seats near the galleys may be exposed to noise, smells, and lights. * A row of unoccupied seats might be used as a makeshift bed. Watch for such rows as the last passengers are taking seats. The flight attendants are also aware of these rows, and may use them to relocate people. * Aircraft that normally have three seats in a bloc may have a few rows that have two seats. These are found near exit rows and the rear of the aircraft as well as the upper deck of some carriers' A380 aircraft. Websites with seating details are [https://www.aerolopa.com AeroLOPA], [http://www.seatexpert.com/ SeatExpert], [http://www.seatguru.com/ SeatGuru], and [http://www.seatmaestro.com/ Seatmaestro]. Sitting in extra legroom seats, upfront seats, and two-seat blocs largely used to be free but carriers have realised that not all economy class seats are created equal, and charge more for the privilege of sitting in such areas. These can be paid using credit cards or frequent flyer points. Expect to be charged on the spot if these premium seats have not been reserved/allocated and you wish to sit on them. However, members of a carrier's frequent flyer programme who belong to the upper tiers or who have a premium credit card (e.g. gold and platinum) associated with that airline may be able to book these seats for no extra cost or a reduced rate. ==Amending trip details and special requests== Sometimes trip plans fall through for whatever reason or you may have additional requests (e.g. seating or meal preferences). If you purchased your ticket from a travel agency or a consolidator website, contact them or visit their website first before getting in touch with the carrier directly. This is especially the case if you purchased your ticket as part of a package (which includes accommodation and other tours). If you purchased your ticket directly from the carrier, you should contact them directly or go to their website to manage your booking. Legacy carriers support special requests on their web sites. Once you have confirmed your flights, be sure to let the carrier or your travel agent know if you have any special requests. Typical examples include: * '''special meals''' (vegetarian, halal, kosher, medical restrictions, allergies, etc.) * '''[[aircraft seating|special seats]]''' (exit row seats for tall people, bulkhead seats for baby bassinets) * '''airport assistance''' (wheelchair or [[unaccompanied minor]]) You can check to see what meals to expect on [http://www.airlinemeals.net Airlinemeals.net]. Airlines not providing meals in the price of your ticket can be viewed [http://www.inflightfeed.com here]. With some airlines, you need to remind the crew about your special meals order before the meals are served, to save them from browsing the passenger list and finding you in the cabin (or even finding your special order after serving you regular meals). Travel agencies have a tendency to lose track of the many requests they get, so if it's ''really'' serious it's wise to contact the airline directly and make sure the message has gotten through, and to mention it at check-in. If you are flying in '''first or business class''', some airlines may allow you to pre-order your meals up two 3 weeks and no later than 24 hours before your flight, particularly for long-haul flights. While there will still be the usual standard meal selection available to those who did not pre-order, you are strongly advised to pre-order where available to ensure that you get the meal of your choice. In addition, some options, in some cases including luxury items like abalone and lobster, are only available if you pre-order. ===Special meal requests=== Special meals are a variation from the standard food offered by the airline. They generally match a variety of dietary or religious requirements, such as [[kosher]], [[Islam|halal]], [[Hinduism|Hindu]], vegetarian, diabetic, Low salt etc. Children's meals are often also available as special meals. Special meals are offered by some airlines; often they can be ordered as part of the online booking process, or subsequently by managing the booking online. Special meals always need to be ordered at least 24, and sometimes up to 72 hours in advance, and the chances of getting one at check-in or when on the plane are slim (although it can never hurt to ask, as occasionally there are special meals on the plane from people who failed to board). Special meals are usually served before other meals, this can be especially useful for children's meals. They can be of higher quality, but can also be lacking in some aspects; for example a vegetarian meal could be a vegan meal such as plain vegetables and rice (rather than that spinach and ricotta pasta they may have been hoping for). Kosher meals (which were among the first special meals to be widely available) have a notoriously shoddy reputation in the US, but again, what you'll get will vary widely by airline and on some carriers you'll automatically get a meal that conforms to certain dietary standards. [[Israel]]i flag carrier '''[https://www.elal.com El Al]''' for one has never served a non-kosher in flight meal in all its existence. Similarly, the carriers of most Muslim-majority countries, including the big three Middle Eastern airlines '''[https://www.emirates.com Emirates]''', '''[https://www.qatarairways.com Qatar Airways]''' and '''[http://www.etihad.com Etihad Airways]''' only serve halal meals on their flights. ==Unaccompanied minors== {{seealso|Travelling with children}} '''Unaccompanied minors''' are children, typically 12 or younger, for whom the airline assumes some duty to care for them. They will disembark last, and will only be handed over to the person identified on a check-in form. If the assigned person does not meet the child from the flight, the airline reserves the right to return the child to the origin immediately at the guardian's cost. Some airlines (mainly budget airlines) will not accept unaccompanied minors, and might require that children 12 or under must be accompanied by a guardian 18-years or over. Online booking and child discounts might be unavailable for these children. Generally a child must be over 5 to be accepted as an unaccompanied minor. Sometimes the minimum age for a connecting flight is 8 years or over. ==Help with complexities== If all the above planning, flight trade-offs and ticket purchasing seems complex (especially for international travel), look for assistance. * You may have '''friends''' with practical experience. Ask them what they've done to plan, choose airlines, make such arrangements, and prepare for your kind of trip. Objectively balance their experiences with your on-line and other research. * Consider using a '''travel agent'''. You ''may'' pay a premium, but it will often be worth avoiding the considerable work and hassle of finding and booking the best, practicable tickets by yourself. And the agent may fully or partly pay for his/her services by finding special savings at sites you cannot access, e.g., he/she has access to air travel brokers and consolidators not usable by the public, at times offering better deals. He/she can also arrange special requests (special diets, baby bassinets, wheelchair assistance, etc.) directly with the airline. If you wish, they can advise you on accommodations, airport transfers and guided tours that may save you money (perhaps as a package) compared to arranging each need separately. As above, the fee (if any) you pay for such services is real but often "built into" better airline fares and flight selections. ==Baggage== {{seealso|Flight baggage}} There are two basic types of flight baggage. '''Checked baggage''', ''check-in baggage'' or ''hold baggage'' is handed to airline staff at check-in, loaded into the hold of the aircraft, and picked up on arrival. '''Cabin baggage''', ''hand baggage'' or ''carry-on baggage'' is carried by passengers in the cabin. ===Baggage limits=== Baggage allowance is stated on your ticket. Weight and size limits differ between airlines and ticket classes; full-service airlines, higher ticket classes and longer flights tend to be more allowing. The airline's website can tell about fees for additional baggage. Cabin baggage is included with the ticket, except for some budget airlines. Usually, one piece of check-in baggage is included in business class ticket, or at an intercontinental flight. Each additional bag has a fee, usually less when paid in advance. Weight limit for international flights and domestic US flights is usually 23 kg (50 lb) per piece, not to exceed 60 inches (152,4 cm) total for length, width and thickness. Within Europe, it is often 20 kg (44 lb), with total size varying by airline. Checked items may be limited by total weight of all checked pieces, rather than each piece. With '''codeshare flights''', baggage allowance may differ from the airline indicated by the flight code, and frequent flyers' increased allowance might not apply. ===Cabin baggage=== [[File:All our luggage.jpg|thumb|280px|Modern cabin baggage: one "personal item" and one cabin suitcase per person]] On most aircraft (except the smallest), each passenger can bring one piece of baggage within '''55×40×20 centimeters''' (9×14×22 inches; exact dimensions vary between airlines). A '''cabin suitcase''' is designed with these dimensions. Though weight is rarely checked, nominal weight limit is sometimes as low as 7 kg. Most airlines also allow a small bag, such as a purse, handbag, or laptop computer bag, and an umbrella but some low-cost carriers may count these against the one hand luggage allowance passengers are entitled to. Passengers can also carry their own outdoor clothing. '''Never put high-value or irreplaceable items in your checked baggage.''' Most travel insurance and airlines will not cover such items when placed in checked baggage. Checked bags do get misplaced/misrouted, or emergencies may happen during flight, and you may need immediate access to something. ====Liquids and dangerous objects==== IATA guidelines apply the 3-1-1 limits to '''all''' international flights. They impose 100&nbsp;ml (3.4&nbsp;oz) limits on '''liquids, gels and pastes''' in cabin baggage, including aerosols, toothpaste, deodorant, drinks and water. Containers must fit in a single clear bag/pouch smaller than 20cm x 20cm or 1 quart. Each container inside must meet the 100ml/3.4oz limit. Exceptions are possible, e.g., for medication or baby care items. [[Duty-free shopping|Duty-free items]] purchased airside ''may'' be allowed on board. In the worst case, en-route terminal changes may force you to re-check through security. Even if sealed in a tamper-proof sack, containers of liquids originally bought "airside" elsewhere may not be allowed through "re-check", unless a recent receipt (within 48 hrs) is presented. Place medications and liquids where they can be easily seen at security check. Ensure that medications are kept in original containers and clearly labeled. Place other liquids in your checked baggage. You may need to demonstrate the harmlessness of any liquid you carry on request by security officials. Expect to discard liquids and gels that don't meet regulations. Bottled water might be bought airside, or refilled in an empty bottle from a bathroom tap. '''Sharp or weapon-like objects''' are prohibited, including pointed scissors, [[knives]], metallic tools, baseball bats, martial arts weapons, as well as "convincing looking" toy weapons. Pack sharp items in your checked bags in ways that don't create risk for baggage inspectors. The United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have strict rules regarding bringing in food. All food must be declared to customs and inspected, even if the items are permitted, and failure to do so is punishable by fines and a possible jail sentence. ====[[Equipment]]==== * Headphones with electronic plug adapters. For long flights, some carriers provide them, often for a fee. * The airline's web site should list permitted electronic devices; on board, look in the in-flight magazine to find the "rules". Perhaps even better than all this, treat yourself to a good book... hardcopy or electronic. * A light jacket, vest, wrap or small blanket. * On longer flights, a neck pillow or other kind of pillow, something to pad the small of the back * Slippers * Nicotine gum for smokers * Earplugs or noise-canceling headphones * Sanitizing wipes * Newspaper. Can be used to insulate against the cabin wall. * [[Health kit]] for minor "incidents", e.g., cuts/scratches, stomach upset, slight infections. Baggage with electronic devices is more likely to be inspected; so pack them to be easily seen. In most countries, laptops and tablet computers are scanned separately; you have to remove it from any cabin baggage holding other items. Make sure its batteries are charged at least enough to "boot" it up for a simple demonstration. Airport security may confiscate carry-on items they feel are "suspicious", often without recourse. At that point, you would not be able to put those items in your checked baggage, because by then it would already be waiting to be loaded aboard your aircraft. ===Electronics=== Rules vary by country, but nearly anywhere there are some restrictions on electronic devices that you need to plan for. In many countries '''batteries are not allowed in checked luggage'''. There have been a few cases of batteries catching fire or even exploding when exposed to low air pressure in a luggage hold. The manufacturers of the phones, tablets and laptops involved say the problem is now solved, but older devices might still be a risk. '''Laptops and tablets''' should go in '''carry-on luggage''' because they have batteries and are both valuable and somewhat fragile. Security staff often ask passengers to take the device out for inspection; if possible, pack so that this is easy. You may also be asked to power them on to demonstrate that they are real (not a cleverly disguised weapon), so '''charge them up''' before your flight. ===Carry-on- or hand luggage-only travel=== If you need less baggage, consider taking carry-on bags or hand luggage only. You don't have to wait to claim baggage, and you might save a baggage fee. Check your ticket for baggage restrictions. However, you can only bring items that pass through airport security. Consider to buy clothes, toiletries and other equipment at the destination. Due to the proliferation of low-cost airlines where the baggage fee sometimes exceeds the ticket price, there are various videos or guides online showing how to fit a week's vacation into a "jacket" and cabin sized backpack. Keep in mind that you may attract more scrutiny trying to pull something like that and checking non pre-booked luggage in at the airport usually costs more than booking it with your flight. A few airlines actually charge for anything beyond the "personal item" of your hand luggage. If you fly with such an airline paying for checked bags is usually better value anyway. ===Alternative baggage delivery=== If you want to travel with carry-on only but also have check-in baggage, you can use [[luggage delivery service]]. Consider '''shipping baggage as cargo''', also known as unaccompanied baggage. Many airports have companies that will arrange this for you, and aggregators like [http://www.xsbaggage.com/ xsbaggage] can find one for you. Fees can be quite high, and your bags will be shipped separately ...necessarily a few and perhaps several days earlier. Instead of claiming them at your destination airport, you'll have to arrange collection or delivery somewhere else. For international locations, you may need to do customs declarations/claims for them. ===Baggage to be checked=== {{seealso|Packing list}} Checked baggage allows more weight and volume than your hand baggage, and allows restricted items such as knives and liquids. It is however more exposed to theft, weather, and forceful baggage handling. Pressurized containers, explosives, hazardous materials and weapons (or items that ''look'' like weapons) are prohibited, both in cabin and check-in baggage. Note also "Carry-on Contents" below. Consider customizing the outside of your checked baggage with tape, colored belts, etc., so you can find it easily at baggage claim...and no one else can claim it "erroneously". If you take as much as you are allowed, purchases on your trip may make your bag(s) overweight on your return trip, requiring extra fees. One alternative might be to donate or discard enough used clothing before returning home to offset your purchases. If you plan a lot of shopping, consider packing a collapsible bag for your return trip. Outbound it should induce little weight and so no fee in you check bag(s); homeward bound it can prevent a piece from becoming overweight. To ensure no weight overage, you might use a bathroom weight scale at home. Later, an accurate handheld scale can be useful; lacking that, ask about a scale at the hotel having just packed for your return. Most airports have baggage carts for rent, but you often need local currency, usually coins. In some countries, you cannot take these carts through security checkpoints. Some airports offer free carts, more often in areas for arriving flights. Most airports and hotels have porters, usually working for tips. Elsewhere, you'll likely be entirely on your own. ====Other concerns==== On small aircraft, you might need to check in standard-dimension hand baggage. Most airlines don't charge for such checking, but it increases risk of theft. With airlines that charge extra fees for all checked bags, baggage costs can become punitive. If in doubt, check in advance with your agent or airline for each leg on your itinerary. Some low cost carriers (e.g. Ryanair) have no free checked baggage allowance and charge per kilo. Large items such as [[sport]] equipment might induce more fees, special baggage check-in, and extra time to be claimed on arrival. ===Overweight baggage=== For checked baggage, every kilo (or centimeter) over the limit may be charged some fixed fee or a percentage of the airfare. '''This can get expensive, especially on budget airlines.''' * Once you place your bag on the scales at check-in, some airlines will not allow you to take out contents; even if they do, it is an embarrassing hassle. * If you were close to the allowed weights outbound, make sure you wear the same (weights of) clothes back home. If you know your bags will be definitely overweight, consult your airline. They may offer baggage upgrades before arrival at the airport for less than excess-baggage fees at the airline counter. Pre-booking excess baggage online can come with discounts. Most airlines have an '''absolute maximum weight limit''' for a single checked item, often 32 kg (70 lb). This is for the health and safety of the staff handling your baggage. As an alternative to excess baggage, consider sending your excess items by post or courier but be mindful of the estimated delivery times/dates and required customs paperwork. For larger items or groups of items that you purchased abroad and want to send home, check if the store can arrange to deliver them overseas or refer you to a service that does so. It may cost you extra but you it's one less hassle you have to worry about. ===Medication=== Have '''documentation that all [[medications]] belong to you'''. Take no more meds than you need on your trip. Keep all in their original containers (over-the-counter and Rx) so that baggage inspectors (especially customs) will have an indicator of what's inside. '''Make sure that no substance is illegal in any country you will visit or transit'''. For some countries, you need government permission to carry the meds within its borders. * Some countries (e.g., Japan) may have unexpected restrictions on basic medications, even at-home over-the-counter items, e.g., anti-histamines. They will be confiscated if discovered. * The '''consequences for unauthorized medications can be severe''', e.g., immediate confiscation, fine, arrest, possible prison. ===How to pack=== Pack as much as possible of check-in baggage contents in resealable plastic bags. They help security inspections and repacking, and protect against rain or being soiled. If you choose to seal them (e.g., if zip-lock bags), "burp" them of excess air; otherwise, at altitude the bags may burst. They are equally useful returning, e.g., to keep soiled items separate from other content. Packing cubes can also be used for clothes and organization. Compression bags save space, but not weight, and they may wrinkle the clothes inside. Checked baggage is often tossed about in transit. Fragile items should be carefully packed with enough cushioning to survive a drop from waist height (around 1.2 metres or 4 feet), or preferably carried in hand baggage. Applying a ''FRAGILE'' sticker to checked baggage is rarely sufficient to change the way baggage handlers care for bags. Place heavy items toward the bottom of bags. Do not mix heavy and fragile items in the same bag. Any content likely to trigger a manual inspection should be placed where it will be quickly seen as the bag is opened. For containers of substantial liquids, choose rugged screw-capped bottles with tops not designed to pop open, even if you must buy them separately and manually fill them at home. Otherwise, use new/unopened bottles of product still sealed. Consider taping any pop-open cap tightly to the rest of the container as well as the opening. Put each bottle in a separate, burped and sealed plastic bag to protect other baggage contents. Even better, if your destination(s) have such products for sale, you can save weight, space and bother by buying them there. Glass containers and other fragile items must be packed well. Put them individually in plastic bags and seal with a knot or their zip-lock. Wrap them in clothes or towels and place them in the middle of your bag between other soft items. The overall bag needs to be tightly packed. '''Never put unprocessed film in checked baggage.''' X-rays destroy unprocessed film. Magnetic tape may be affected by repeated exposure to strong x-rays. ===Preventing and recovering lost baggage=== Place identification on the outside and inside of your bag. Rugged, well-attached '''baggage tags''', preferably with a flap to cover your identity, are crucial...with at least name, address, phone. * '''Copies of your trip itinerary''' inside and in an outside pocket can be equally useful, including name, addresses, telephone number, e-mail address and flight number(s). Airlines or others must have this to locate you or forward your baggage if your tag or the airline tag comes off or baggage gets mis-routed. * If packing a box, put your name, address and phone numbers in big block letters and numbers on at least 2 opposite sides. Do not use a return address unless you are shipping something as air freight. If an airline "loses" bags, it often loses one rather than all, except for major delays and flight cancellations. Distribute clothes and other equipment for everyone in the group between bags, so everyone has something to use until the "lost" bag is found. Delayed baggage coming in on a later flight is far more common than truly "lost" baggage (over 24 hrs.) Take a photo of all your checked baggage for identification; this is useful to cross language barriers. Lost or delayed baggage is more common if you depart from a larger airport. This includes transfers en route; the size of your arrival airport is less important. Non-stop flights decrease the risk of baggage hassles. * As a last resort, airlines can search a worldwide database of the contents of bags that have been misdirected... based on passenger declarations of contents at lost-baggage offices. Declare one unique, easily-seen item in your bag; they do not catalog each item inside. Lost luggage will only be available for a few months. Two ways to reinforce baggage, are: * Tightly applying brightly-colored '''baggage straps'''. Ensure any strap-ends are well-secured/tucked-in so they won't be snagged in handling. The colors will help you find your checked bags. * In major departure airports, you may find a baggage-'''wrapping''' service. For a fee, they will wrap a piece of baggage in multiple layers of plastic sheeting. (Such wrap is not permitted if your baggage will go through U.S. and some other countries' security screening; they must be able to quickly inspect contents manually.) Wrapping occurs before you present the baggage at the airline counter to be checked. Make sure the weight of the wrap doesn't make the item overweight. Also make sure your name tag is clearly visible...preferably outside the wrap. ===Securing your bags=== [[File:Heathrow - suitcase in plastic with lock.jpg|thumb|280px|Plastic wrapping and locks are common, but not highly effective security measures]] A few steps can help deter damage and [[theft]], but can be compromised because items must be ready for security inspections. Airports do electronic and/or manual inspection of bags. At a manual inspection, the bag is opened. If locked by other than approved locks for that country (e.g., by TSA for the U.S.), inspectors must cut or break them (and perhaps the zipper-pulls they're applied to) to get inside. If you check hard-shelled suitcases with "built-in" locks, consult the airline or your travel agent for usability. After manual inspection, bags are re-packed and re-secured by inspectors, with your lock, your baggage strap and/or a plastic tie joining the zipper-pulls. If plastic ties have been applied, you might need a cutting tool. Put it in an outside pocket of the suitcase. Inspectors usually leave a note inside an inspected bag. You may be directed to check one or more bags (that you expect to carry-on) at the ticket counter, aircraft gate or as you step board. Reasons can include: * You have over-packed one or more of them, or have too many. This can involve a major fee. * Part of your journey is on a small plane with limited cabin space. * If one of the last to board, the cabin might run out of space. They announce that those not yet seated must allow large carry-on baggage to be taken to the hold; items will receive special tags. Carry-ons are much more likely to contain valuables, and so are often targeted by thieves. You should lock them after passing the personal security check. If practicable, snugly apply a baggage strap. You'll usually claim "checked carry-ons" at the baggage claim. For smaller aircraft, you may have gate- or ramp-checked your carry-on, and it may well be returned to you as you depart the aircraft. Some travelers take extra precautions with checked bags...some expensive: * To locate their bags at baggage claim, they fasten flashers/beepers to the outside that they can trigger by a device they carry. * Others may place GPS tracking devices inside their baggage that indicate its location...helpful if lost or misrouted. ===Special luggage=== It is usually possible to bring special oversize luggage on top of your main check-in bag. This can be sports equipment (golf, skis, a bicycle etc), musical instrument etc. They should be prebooked, and you should ask before booking your main ticket if they are allowed. Some flights don't allow such luggage. If you travel with expensive sports equipment (SCUBA gear, parachutes, etc.), chances are you might be allowed to take them into the aircraft cabin. Chances are higher if your destination is used to that kind of equipment. Taking SCUBA gear to Egypt and a parachute to Dubai should be hassle free, but the other way around, taking it on board might be declined. There is an extra fee, which can be $400 for a long-distance return ticket. Wheel-chairs and baby-strollers are normally allowed without extra cost, but should also be prebooked. ==Clothing== {{seealso|Clothing}} The days of wearing one's "Sunday Best" on a plane are now mostly gone and even business travelers or celebrities will nowadays dress for comforts more than looks. That said, there's no need to be disheveled or forego a shower. Even if you sleep at the airport, there's usually an option to clean yourself. Outside baggage allowance, passengers can wear as much clothing as they prefer, including heavy outdoor clothes... within reasonable limits. Cabin temperature may vary in-flight, especially when flying overnight. Dress in adjustable '''layers'''. * Use a ''soft jacket'' for warmth. * Blankets and pillows are usually offered on long flights, and/or in business class. Other passengers can consider bringing them. * Warm socks/slipper-socks can be useful. Wear your shoes when walking to the toilet, as their floors may be wet, even filthy. Cabin walls and cabin air near exit doors can get cold. If you have a window seat, you'll likely need something to insulate against the wall...even a few sheets of newspaper can help remarkably. If near an exit door, you may need all the clothing layers you can access, especially if you can't get a blanket. It has been said that passengers who fly in a business suit receive better service. While wearing a suit instead of packing it can save baggage space, you risk soiling it. Airplane interiors can be filthy, especially on budget airlines. Consider wearing something in-flight that you can doff soon after disembarking to wash/clean it later. If '''[[business travel|traveling for business]]''', put at least one business outfit in your hand baggage. When leaving a cold region for a warm one, you can leave winter wear at home if air transit is short. Consider leaving winter garments with friends if they take you to the airport and pick you up on return. For travel to a cold region from a warm one, use layers and carry at least a lined jacket; it may be some time before you get the clothes from your checked baggage. ==Stay safe== {{seealso|Advice for nervous flyers|Flight and health}} While the risk of lethal accidents is very low on commercial airlines, delays and cancellations are frequent. * Check government sources and reliable news sources for '''travel warnings'''. If they show potential for trouble (strikes, political unrest, natural disasters, etc), check with your agent, airline or airport (e.g., website) about your travel. Whether or not you are a U.S. citizen, you may be interested in the U.S. State Department's [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html travel warnings] and those of your government. Those warnings can affect departures from U.S. or other airports to areas having a warning, ''and'' departures from such locales to your country. * Consider the '''safety record''' of the airline, the aircraft it uses, and airport reputations if flying into smaller airfields or developing countries. Also look for flight segments you've been offered under a ''code-sharing'' arrangement, where you book on a reputable airline but actually fly on a different one for any part of your trip. You may then be flying an airline or aircraft with a poorer or unknown safety record, or that has baggage capacity less than you may need for your trip. Note that airlines from developing countries (such as Air Zimbabwe) can have outstanding safety records, so don't make assumptions. The [[European Union]] bans a bunch of airlines from its airspace. The list is a matter of public record, but the reasons are sometimes arguably political. That said, you may want to follow the EU's lead in not using an airline even if the reason is "political". If you have '''health issues''', consult your doctor and ensure the airline knows about any condition that might be problematic for flying well before the start of the trip – even before you pay for tickets. Airlines can often help you if you have physical limitations or some medical condition. Fifty countries worldwide, including China, South Africa, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand require that '''insecticides''' (usually residual types) be used on planes. If the airline (e.g., Hawaiian Airlines) does not use residual insecticide, the plane may be sprayed in-flight. If you are sensitive to such chemicals, ask in-advance what is used. ===Insurance=== {{main|Travel insurance}} Travel insurance cost depends on trip cost and duration, age of travelers, level of coverage requested for certain problems, and destination country. ''Airline insurance'' purchased with the ticket will often focus only on the airline's responsibilities, while a quality, overall travel policy will cover most/all risks of your end-to-end trip. You may obtain better rates for a general policy by buying it through or from an association you belong to, e.g., AAA, AA, AARP. Very-frequent travelers should consider long-term (annual) policies; coverage can be equivalent while costing much less per trip. ''Flight insurance'' (for death or major dismemberment while flying to a single destination) has also become a very poor investment. The probability is extremely low that you or your relatives will receive ''any'' benefit...because flying has become so safe. ==Pre-flight checks== ===Reconfirming your flight=== In general, it is no longer necessary to call the airline to reconfirm flights, as reservation systems are fairly reliable. Check the reservation online, and call the airline only if there are problems. The main exceptions are when you are flying way off the beaten track on an airline that doesn't (or looks like it doesn't!) do computerized reservations, especially when there won't be another flight for a week. Off the beaten track in [[Indonesia]], for example, it's wise to reconfirm not just once but twice &mdash; although you may still get bumped off if a VIP and his harem show up at the last minute. ===Checking your reservation=== Double-check that your itinerary is still correct. Not only can you check that everything is order, but also you can see whether any waitlists have cleared, flight times have changed, your special requests are recorded, etc. Most legacy carriers offer checking through a website, smartphone app, and telephone. Check in good time, as in case of flight cancellation or overbooking, you might be able to catch an earlier flight. If your carrier changes the itinerary, they or your agent will try to contact you, but they may not reach you in time. There are a number of online services for reservation checking; however, you'll have to figure out which reservation system was used to do the booking. This is usually printed at the top of your itinerary, but if all else fails you can always ask the agent. *'''[http://www.virtuallythere.com Abacus/Sabre]''' * '''[http://www.checkmytrip.com Amadeus]''' * '''[http://www.viewtrip.com Apollo/Galileo]''' * Though '''Worldspan''' also offers such information, it is now accessible only to those with a valid Worldspan server installation, and ready to use ID and GDS for sign-on. Budget airline flights often will not show up in these systems. In cases of [[severe weather]] (e.g. blizzard, fog) or recent airport closures, get in touch with your airline before you leave home to see whether your flight is delayed or cancelled. If your flight is cancelled, and you have been put on the waitlist for a future flight, don't come to the airport, until the airline informed you that you can fly on the flight for which you are waitlisted. Check occasionally to learn of any progress. ==Online check-in== {{Seealso|At_the_airport#Check-in}} Most carriers now offer online check-in of some form where passengers can at least initiate the check-in process on an internet-enabled device (e.g. personal computer, smartphone, tablet) before arriving at the airport. The online check-in window opens anytime from 24 hours (especially for flights involving the US) to 30 days (for low cost carriers based in Europe) before departure. Nowadays, online check-in may be the only way to initiate the check-in process for some low-cost carriers (e.g. Ryanair). To begin online check-in, passengers have to log on to their carrier's website or open their carrier's mobile app (which can be downloaded from their device's app store). They will need the booking reference or their username and password for the airline's website (if they booked the flight while logged on using their account) and follow instructions from there. For international flights, passengers may also need to supply details found in their passports. They can select their preferred seats, add extra bags, provide their frequent flyer number for mileage accrual, and purchase other extras (depending on the carrier). At the end of the process, passengers may be given the option to print their boarding card or download it to their phones. For some flights, online check-in may not be possible or come with restrictions even if the airline routinely offers online check-in. This is especially the case if the passenger is flying on a route where staff need to see additional documents (e.g. visa, credit card validation) and perform additional security checks. Even if online check-in is possible and passengers have no bags to drop, the carrier may still require them to proceed to a designated desk at the airport for more checks. If a passenger can't check-in on-line or print/download his/her boarding card for whatever reason, the check-in kiosks at the airport operate in the same way, and issue a boarding card. Once the online check-in portion is complete, passengers with bags can drop them off at a designated airline desk at the airport to continue the process. The specific mechanics of check-in vary per carrier; check your carrier's website before leaving home. Be careful when you check in online. After you do so, the options available to you to change your flight, seat, or get add-ons could become more restricted. ===Other remote check-in methods=== Some carriers also offer check-in at stations outside the airport's premises. The facilities offered are similar to what are found in a [[At the airport#check-in|traditional check-in]] station at the airport but may often come with an additional charge or may only be availed of by passengers travelling via certain means to the airport (e.g. airport train). In increasingly rare cases, some carriers may also offer SMS or telephone check-in whereby a passenger proceeds to a designated desk upon arrival at the airport. ==See also== * [[Travel basics]] {{Flyingtopics}} {{ombox|type=notice|image=[[File:BSicon FLUG.svg|link=Flying|30px]]|text= Done? Move on to the next section of this guide: [[At the airport|'''At the airport →''']] }} {{PartOfTopic|Flying}} {{guidetopic}} 6yj9jfurcyl24r6npszn7h6wp8gckq0 0 124358 5289172 3661444 2026-06-07T18:15:59Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289172 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nederland TX banners.jpg|pgname=Nederland}} '''Nederland''' is a small city in [[Bayous|Southeast]] [[Texas]], [[United States of America|USA]]. It is a part of an area called "The Golden Triangle". [[File:Bluebonnet Railroad Texas 2024.jpg|thumb|Bluebonnets near Nederland]] ==Understand== ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Dutch Windmill Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=1500 Boston Ave | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Tu-Su 1-5PM in high season, after Sep 1 open Th-Su 1-5PM | price=free | content=Constructed in the late 1960s, this 40-foot-tall replica of a Dutch windmill serves as a tribute to the town's heritage. It houses a small museum. }} * {{see | name=Le Maison de Acadiens house | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=Same hours as the wind mill | price=Free | content=This small museum is a replica of early Acadian homes in South Louisiana, and serves to inform about the many French people from that region who came to live in Nederland not long after the Dutch settlers established the town. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Christmas Celebrations | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Celebrations include a lighted Christmas parade, typically around the 10th of December. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=US 69.svg | imagesize1=22 | image1a=US 96.svg | imagesize1a=22 | image1b=US 287.svg | imagesize1b=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Tyler]]/Tenaha/[[Fort Worth]] | minorl1=[[Beaumont]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=END | minorr1=[[Port Arthur (Texas)|Port Arthur]] }} {{IsPartOf|Bayous}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|29.9731|-93.9967}} cq9csbib7pai32yf9cjs7wnm6ceaesg 0 126649 5289229 4891563 2026-06-07T20:55:32Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289229 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nieder-olm.jpg|pgname=Nieder-Olm}} '''Nieder-Olm''' is a town in [[Rhenish Hesse]] a few kilometres south of [[Mainz]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== === By car === Exits 4 and 5 of the A63 === By train === * {{go | name=Nieder Olm station | alt= | url=https://www.bahnhof.de/en/nieder-olm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q116017685 | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=Served by regional trains on the [[Mainz]]-[[Alzey]] line. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} [[File:Nieder-Olm Kath. Kirche St.Georg 20100618.jpg|thumbnail|Saint George's Catholic Church]] ==See== [[File:Johannes Metten - Skulptur Wasservögel - Nieder-Olm.jpg|thumb|[[Sculptures|Sculpture]] titled ''Wasservögel'' in Nieder-Olm]] * {{see | name=Katholische Kirche Sankt Georg | alt=Saint George’s Catholic Church | url= | email= | address=Alte Landstraße 30 | lat=49.909616 | long=8.202762 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The Catholic parish church was built in the late 1700s but the quire tower on the east side is a remnant of the old mediaeval church from the 12th century. }} ==Do== *'''Klein-Winternheim''' is a village whose recorded history dates to April 1100. The region's economy was dominated by wine-growing for a long time. Nowadays many people live in Klein-Winternheim because it's close to the state capital, [[Mainz]]. It has a few shops, bakery and ice cream cafe. There are two retail areas, one off Oppenheimer Street near the rail station, the larger to the west of the autobahn exit 4. [[File:Luftaufnahme-von-Klein-Winternheim-2015.jpg|right|thumb|Klein-Winternheim 2015]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Il Vecchio Mulino | alt= | url=http://www.vecchiomulino.de/ | email= | address=Bussolengo-Platz 6 | lat=49.907958 | long=8.199393 | directions=Just off Pariser Straße | phone=+49 6136 7665545 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good Italian food, good décor and service. }} * {{eat | name=Olli's Snackbox | alt= | url= | email= | address=Am Neuberg 7 | lat=49.911476 | long=8.18192 | directions=In industrial estate west of Autobahn | phone=+49 6136 766808 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=MF 10:00-18:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=Excellent German fast food stand with some Dutch items: Currywürst, large burgers, fries etc. Standing only, very popular with truckers and local office workers. }} * {{eat | name=Phönix | alt= | url=http://phoenix-nieder-olm.de/ | email= | address=Kleine Wassergasse 3 | lat=49.909561 | long=8.203669 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 3627 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=Good Chinese food }} * {{eat | name=Zur Krone | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbecker.de/ | email= | address=Backhausstraße 12 | lat=49.910314 | long=8.20155 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 75880 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Typical German food. Attached to Hotel Becker. }} * {{eat | name=Gleis Thai Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.gleis-thai.de/ | email= | address=Ludwig-Eckes-Allee 1 | lat=49.905591 | long=8.204667 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 9231537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-15 | content=Well modernised conversion of the station building, quality Thai dishes, although not spicy. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blums Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.blumscafe.de/ | email= | address=Pariser Str.aße 127 | lat=49.907858 | long=8.200392 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 9260965 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pleasant place for coffee and cake. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=CB Hotel Becker | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbecker.de/ | email= | address=Backhaus Street 12 | lat=49.91029 | long=8.201583 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 75880 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Das Crass | alt= | url=http://www.dascrass.de/ | email= | address=Pariser Str. 129 | lat=49.907730 | long=8.199715 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 814480 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=Modern hotel with restaurant }} ==Go next== *[[Mainz]] *[[Stadecken-Elsheim]] *[[Alzey]] {{IsPartOf|Rhenish Hesse}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.904807|8.20133}} 9wo7xybtranc9iknpn0zxg2h2jl9ei3 5289230 5289229 2026-06-07T21:01:53Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner fix 5289230 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nieder-Olm banner.jpg|pgname=Nieder-Olm}} '''Nieder-Olm''' is a town in [[Rhenish Hesse]] a few kilometres south of [[Mainz]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== === By car === Exits 4 and 5 of the A63 === By train === * {{go | name=Nieder Olm station | alt= | url=https://www.bahnhof.de/en/nieder-olm | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q116017685 | lastedit=2024-06-10 | content=Served by regional trains on the [[Mainz]]-[[Alzey]] line. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} [[File:Nieder-Olm Kath. Kirche St.Georg 20100618.jpg|thumbnail|Saint George's Catholic Church]] ==See== [[File:Johannes Metten - Skulptur Wasservögel - Nieder-Olm.jpg|thumb|[[Sculptures|Sculpture]] titled ''Wasservögel'' in Nieder-Olm]] * {{see | name=Katholische Kirche Sankt Georg | alt=Saint George’s Catholic Church | url= | email= | address=Alte Landstraße 30 | lat=49.909616 | long=8.202762 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=The Catholic parish church was built in the late 1700s but the quire tower on the east side is a remnant of the old mediaeval church from the 12th century. }} ==Do== *'''Klein-Winternheim''' is a village whose recorded history dates to April 1100. The region's economy was dominated by wine-growing for a long time. Nowadays many people live in Klein-Winternheim because it's close to the state capital, [[Mainz]]. It has a few shops, bakery and ice cream cafe. There are two retail areas, one off Oppenheimer Street near the rail station, the larger to the west of the autobahn exit 4. [[File:Luftaufnahme-von-Klein-Winternheim-2015.jpg|right|thumb|Klein-Winternheim 2015]] ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Il Vecchio Mulino | alt= | url=http://www.vecchiomulino.de/ | email= | address=Bussolengo-Platz 6 | lat=49.907958 | long=8.199393 | directions=Just off Pariser Straße | phone=+49 6136 7665545 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Good Italian food, good décor and service. }} * {{eat | name=Olli's Snackbox | alt= | url= | email= | address=Am Neuberg 7 | lat=49.911476 | long=8.18192 | directions=In industrial estate west of Autobahn | phone=+49 6136 766808 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=MF 10:00-18:00 | price= | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=Excellent German fast food stand with some Dutch items: Currywürst, large burgers, fries etc. Standing only, very popular with truckers and local office workers. }} * {{eat | name=Phönix | alt= | url=http://phoenix-nieder-olm.de/ | email= | address=Kleine Wassergasse 3 | lat=49.909561 | long=8.203669 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 3627 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=Good Chinese food }} * {{eat | name=Zur Krone | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbecker.de/ | email= | address=Backhausstraße 12 | lat=49.910314 | long=8.20155 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 75880 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Typical German food. Attached to Hotel Becker. }} * {{eat | name=Gleis Thai Restaurant | alt= | url=https://www.gleis-thai.de/ | email= | address=Ludwig-Eckes-Allee 1 | lat=49.905591 | long=8.204667 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 9231537 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2017-11-15 | content=Well modernised conversion of the station building, quality Thai dishes, although not spicy. }} ==Drink== * {{drink | name=Blums Cafe | alt= | url=http://www.blumscafe.de/ | email= | address=Pariser Str.aße 127 | lat=49.907858 | long=8.200392 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 9260965 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=Pleasant place for coffee and cake. }} ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=CB Hotel Becker | alt= | url=http://www.hotelbecker.de/ | email= | address=Backhaus Street 12 | lat=49.91029 | long=8.201583 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 75880 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Das Crass | alt= | url=http://www.dascrass.de/ | email= | address=Pariser Str. 129 | lat=49.907730 | long=8.199715 | directions= | phone=+49 6136 814480 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2015-11-12 | content=Modern hotel with restaurant }} ==Go next== *[[Mainz]] *[[Stadecken-Elsheim]] *[[Alzey]] {{IsPartOf|Rhenish Hesse}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|49.904807|8.20133}} 2nys1dx7zh2n0k82qh46oxqgek6tk3l 0 127181 5289313 5159528 2026-06-08T04:10:47Z Coolcaesar 1398300 /* Planning your trip */ Adding another key point 5289313 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Round the world flights.jpg}} [[File:London 12 2012 LHR 4836.JPG|400px|thumbnail|Air New Zealand, part of Star Alliance]] Rather than buying separate flights from one destination to another, a flexible and sometimes cheaper way of international travel is via '''Round the world''' (RTW) tickets. A round the world ticket is a plane ticket allowing you to fly around the world, usually over a period of up to a year and with between 3 and 16 flights (segments) along the way. Round the world tickets usually cost far less than the sum of the one-way tickets between each set of individual stops. (One-way tickets generally cost more than round-trip tickets on full service carriers and may be looked at with suspicion by security or border agents.) These tickets are usually slightly more expensive than a return ticket between destinations on opposite sides of the world ([[London]] and [[Sydney]] for example), but if you were planning two or more stops then you may find that a round the world ticket is the cheapest option, and allows you at least a side trip. Many travelers plan entire holidays using a round the world itinerary. As a much more time-consuming alternative, see also [[Round the world overland]]. == Ticket types == There are a number of ways to fly round the world. A "real" round the world ticket is issued as a single ticket, and comes with a host of [[#conditions|conditions]] attached. === Airline alliance round the world deals === {{infobox|Decrypting RTW fare codes|Since there are so many RTW ticket variants, travel agents and experienced travellers often refer to them by their fare codes: for example, <code>CRWSTAR2</code> refers to a Business-class Star Alliance RTW for up to 34,000 miles. To decode that, the first letter is cabin class with <code>A/F</code> for First, <code>C/D</code> for Business, <code>E</code> for Premium Economy, <code>L/Y</code> for Economy; the last number indicates how many miles/continents you can travel; and the <code>RWSTAR</code> bit in the middle means this is a Star Alliance fare. The fare codes are mentioned here in the format <code>xRWSTARn</code> when applicable.}} Because few individual airlines offer truly global service, round the world tickets are often associated with an '''airline alliance''' and allow you to travel with any airline that is part of the alliance. The specialist travel agents mentioned [[#Specialist travel agents|below]] can book these flights and provide alternative deals. The major alliance RTW offerings available worldwide are: * '''Star Alliance [http://www.staralliance.com/en/round-the-world Round the World Fare]''' (<code>xRWSTARn</code>) With 28 airlines, covering over 193 countries and 1,317 destinations (Nov 2018), this is the champion for sheer number of destinations and easy routing. The pass is available in 29,000-, 34,000- and 39,000-mile versions &mdash; in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class &mdash; each with up to 15 stopovers. There are also "Special" fare in Economy and Business only for 26,000 miles (<code>xRWSPCL</code>), as well as numbered Special fares for Economy only (<code>xRWSPCLn</code>) that limit your stopovers. As in most of these fares, Star's rules require passengers start and end in the same country, but not necessarily in the same city. Some backtracking is allowed, though not over oceans. Backtracking, surface sectors, and transits/connections all count against the mileage total. As for where in the world you can go? Almost anywhere: in addition to the usual suspects, Star has a near-monopoly stranglehold on some regions including Micronesia and the South Pacific. A black spot includes domestic flights within Australia, although there are plenty of international flights to the major cities. ** '''Regions with good coverage:''' The entire world, except... ** '''Weak areas:''' Russia, Australia. * The 15-member '''Oneworld''' alliance offers two types of [http://www.oneworld.com/flights/round-the-world-fares RTWs]: **The unique '''OneWorld Explorer''' (<code>xONEn</code>) is based on the number of continents visited (from three to six) and has no maximum mileage limit. Up to 16 segments, as opposed to stopovers, can be included &mdash; in any class of service. However, because of that flight (or "segment") ceiling, this fare can be more limiting than it first seems. (Also, only two stopovers are permitted in the continent of origin.) On the other hand, routings that require major backtracking (i.e., from Europe to Africa) are more easily accommodated here, than they are in mile-centric fares. Travelers are free to change the dates on their ticket at no extra charge. **'''Global Explorer''' (<code>xGLOBn</code>) is Oneworld's more conventional, mileage-based RTW (26,000-, 29,000- or 39,000-mile tickets in Economy class only; 34,000 in Economy, Business or First class). While the OneWorld Explorer is limited to the full members of Oneworld, several non-Oneworld alliance airlines (including Aer Lingus, [http://www.fijiairways.com/ Fiji Airways], Alaska Airlines and its affiliate Horizon Air, Gulf Air and S7 Airlines. Qantas code share flights operated by Air Tahiti Nui, Jetstar, South African Airways and Vietnam Airlines can also be used.) can be used with the Global Explorer. For this reason, travel to certain regions, e.g. many South Pacific islands, is easier with Global Explorer than with Oneworld Explorer. Surface segment rules are particularly rigid and constraining on the Global Explorer, and the 16-segment restriction applies. As with the Star Alliance mileage-based RTWs, all miles are counted, including surface segments. Each surface segment also consumes one of the 16 permitted ticket segments. *** '''Regions with good coverage:''' North America, South America (including the Galapagos and Easter Island), the Caribbean, Easter Island, Europe, Middle East, Eastern Asia, parts of the South Pacific (Global Explorer), Australia, India and Russia. *** '''Weak areas:''' Intra-Africa, India, the South Pacific (OneWorld Explorer). Discontinued tickets include World Walkabout, World Discovery, Great Escapade, Big Planet Tour and World Journey (Flying Dutchman). Skyteam has also stopped offering RTW fares. ===Single/partner airline RTWs=== * '''Air New Zealand''' and '''Singapore Airlines''' both offers RTWs valid only on their own flights. * '''KLM Passport to the World''' offers between 3 and 10 stops. Quite a few more sell two-airline RTWs, with some examples being: * Air New Zealand and ''one of'' Cathay Pacific, El Al, Gulf Air, Lufthansa, KLM, Royal Brunei * All Nippon Airways and Virgin Atlantic * El Al and ''one of'' Qantas, Korean * Emirates and Air Tahiti Nui [http://www.emirates.com/fr/english/destinations_offers/special_offers/around_the_world_offer/around_the_world_offer.aspx] * Qantas and British - valid on some code share flights too, but generally very restricted route options as it's basically a return ticket from Europe to Sydney. About €1600 including taxes and fees. * Singapore and ''one of'' LATAM, United * Thai and ''one of'' Continental, Virgin Atlantic * United and ''one of'' Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Saudi Arabian, South African These can be cheaper than full alliance RTWs, but your choice of routing is severely restricted and tickets can only be purchased in certain locations, not across the network. Inquire with the issuing airline for details. ===Not quite round-the-world=== If you want to do a long, circular itinerary that isn't quite all the way around the world, there are a few alternative options also available: * '''[http://www.oneworld.com/ow/air-travel-options/multi-sector-intercontinental-fares/circle-pacific-fare Oneworld Circle Pacific]''' (<code>xLCIRn</code>). 22,000 to 29,000 miles around the Pacific Rim, covering Asia, Oceania, North America and South America. * '''[http://www.staralliance.com/en/circle-pacific Star Alliance Circle Pacific]''' (<code>xCPSTARn</code>). Allows you to loop around the Pacific Rim, for a total trip of 22,000-26,000 miles. Excellent coverage in Asia, but in North America you can only visit Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu and Vancouver. Circle Atlantic and Circle Pacific fares are also offered by some individual airlines, such as United and Malaysia Airlines. Oneworld's Circle Trip Explorer, Circle Atlantic and Circle Asia fares were discontinued in 2019. ===Specialist travel agencies=== It is possible to put together a round-the-world route by combining one-way tickets on various airlines. This is more flexible than restricting yourself to what an alliance offers and, if you get good discounts on some hops, pricing can be competitive. The only practical way to do this &mdash; since it requires both knowledge and contacts &mdash; is to go to a travel agent who specializes in round-the-world itineraries. These can be found in major cities that are transit hubs &mdash; San Francisco, [http://www.airtreks.com/ AirTreks] London, [https://www.kilroy.co.uk/itineraries/flights/round-the-world Kilroy UK], or [http://www.travel-nation.co.uk/ Travel Nation], Bangkok, etc. &mdash; and many of them also provide services online, such as [http://www.ticketsroundtheworld.com/ Go Fly World Inc.] In the Nordic countries and the Netherlands [https://www.kilroy.net/ Kilroy Travels] does the job. The booking process can take a few days or weeks depending on how fast you wish to expedite the process and your itinerary. These agents will get parts of your ticket issued by their contacts in other countries or in-house contracts. This can save a lot of money over the airlines, but at the cost of loss of flexibility: rerouting will generally be impossible and missed connections are now your sole responsibility. ===Low-cost airlines=== : ''Main article: [[Air travel on a budget]]'' [[Keflavik Airport]] in Iceland may be a good stopping-off point on the trans-Atlantic portion of your journey, but even a direct flight from Europe to North America can be had for €200. You'll almost always have to pay extra for luggage. While Africa, Asia, Europe and North America all now have some form of low-cost carrier, they are still scarce inside Latin America and absent on the trans-Pacific routes, so you'll have to luck out on a cheap fare or spend more there. == Conditions == Conditions for round the world tickets often include: * RTWs are restricted to 16 sectors in a PNR (Passenger Name Record). This includes flight and surface sectors. The reasons it was introduced by IATA were vague but involved the general introduction of e-tickets (electronic tickets) and the airlines' inability to read PNRs over 16 sectors. This does affect all RTWs and is worth bearing in mind. * A strict '''mileage limit'''. Typical limits range from 26,000 to 40,000 miles, depending on the ticket price. "Land legs"—traveling between two airports without using the ticket -- ''will'' typically count towards the mileage limit, so you cannot have a longer trip by doing this. (The '''Oneworld Explorer''' has no mileage limit but is based on the number of continents included.) * A '''time limit''' in which to make the journey. This is usually the same as an open-ended return ticket, that is, 12 months after your date of departure. * A '''minimum''' number of stops (including your return home): often three. * A '''maximum''' number of stops: five and up, depending on the ticket price. * Returning to your '''departure point''' (or at least the country of origin) on the last leg of the trip. * Traveling in '''one direction''' (east ''or'' west) only, usually interpreted per continent (i.e. you can't cross the Atlantic or Pacific more than once). * A '''fixed''' series of stops determined at the time the ticket is booked (date alterations are usually allowed). Changes in itinerary (routing, stopover points) may require that tickets be re-issued, usually at a cost of US$100-150 plus additional taxes and fuel surcharges if applicable. A RTW "stop" is usually defined as spending more than 24 hours in a place. Changing planes in transit does ''not'' count, and you can use this to squeeze in additional brief day visits. Depending on ticketing rules, in a few places with limited flights, it may even be possible to "transit" for several days while waiting for the next flight out. == Planning your trip == Planning for a RTW trip requires quite a bit of preparation. Some ways to get the maximum value from your ticket are: * Use a '''mileage calculator''' to maximize your route. [http://gc.kls2.com/ The Great Circle Mapper ] is an excellent tool, but be sure to set the display to "mi" (miles), not "nm" (nautical miles). * Use '''direct flights''' whenever possible. Be flexible with dates; routes off the beaten track are often not flown daily. * Start your trip from a '''low-cost country'''. RTW pricing depends on where you issue the ticket, so you can achieve significant savings by starting from places like [[Bulgaria]], [[Sri Lanka]] or [[Thailand]]. As an example, in April 2005, a Star Alliance RTW3 in First would have cost you US$16,509 if purchased in the United Kingdom, but only US$7,929 (a savings of 52%) if purchased in [[Tonga]]. ** The famous '''Canadian exception''' means that RTWs sold in Canada cost the same as at the point where the trip begins. For example, that means you can buy a ticket in Canada for an RTW beginning in Thailand and pay the much cheaper Thai price. Of course, you have to get to Thailand in order to start the RTW but the extra ticket you need will probably cost less than the difference in the RTW fares; in other words, you still save money. ** The United States is one of the more expensive places to begin a RTW trip (due to a combination of geography and lack of demand for such tickets compared to other countries). If Europe is on your itinerary, it is often up to a thousand US dollars cheaper to buy a ticket through a UK travel agent starting in London. You can do this via email and over the phone, and purchase a cheap one-way ticket to Europe to begin your travels. To return, just make sure your routing goes through the US at the end and don't take the last leg back to London. (i.e. you must fly eastward only.) * Start your trip in '''low season'''; in some cases this lowers the overall fare drastically. * Consider flying '''[[First and business class travel|business class]]''' (or, for a real splurge, first). Yes, you'll pay about twice as much for the ticket &mdash; but business class usually costs 4-7 times more than economy, so it's a comparative steal, and it makes all that sitting around in planes so much more tolerable. Also, it gets a larger baggage allowance; for some travellers it may be better to pay once for business class than to get hit for excess baggage on several legs of the trip. * Join a '''[[frequent flyer program]]''' before you fly. With all the miles you rack up from your RTW, you'll earn enough to make another trip for free when you get back. * If your itinerary coincides with a major holiday in your home country because it is easier to get away that time of year, consider using frequent flier miles (if your existing balance is high enough) to book the most expensive flight segments departing from and arriving back in your home country. As long as your country's holiday is not a global one like Christmas and does not coincide with any similarly important holidays in any of your destinations, you can usually book the remaining flight segments much more cheaply. * Watch out for '''taxes and surcharges'''. These are ''not'' included in the base cost of the RTW, but can easily add up to hundreds of dollars, and some countries (e.g., much of Europe) are much more expensive than others (e.g., most of Asia). Also, don't forget the cost of visas, if required. When choosing your destinations, consider whether an RTW is the best solution for visiting them. As a very rough rule of thumb for gauging costs, assuming a 29,000-mile ticket for US$3,000, one mile of an Economy RTW costs (on average) around $0.10. * Consider some '''offbeat, once-in-a-lifetime''' destinations. For example, regular flights to [[Svalbard]], [[Easter Island]], or much of [[Oceania]] and [[Africa]] are horrifically expensive, but virtually free (only miles needed) when using a RTW ticket. * Consider taking '''non-alliance airlines''' for routes less traveled. As an example, suppose you'd like to fly from [[Dubai]] to [[Athens]]. You'd be hard-pressed to find a good route with most RTW tickets, as neither Emirates nor Olympic participate in the major programs, and would have to detour through a hub like Frankfurt, racking up over 4000 miles (~US$400). On the other hand, direct flights on non-allied airlines cost as little as $196. * Consider taking '''low-cost airlines''' for return excursions. For example, [[Bangkok]]-[[Singapore]] return would set you back 2000 miles (~US$200), but on this heavily competed sector full-service carriers regularly offer fares under US$100 and low-cost carriers promotions can be under US$10. Some tips to consider if you need to squeeze in a few more miles: * Use [[Metropolitan Area Airport Codes]] instead of airport-specific ones. For [[London]], LON covers Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City, while for [[Tokyo]], TYO covers both Narita and Haneda. SIN-TYO clocks in at 3294&nbsp;mi while SIN-NRT is 3324 mi &mdash; a difference of 30 miles. * Stops on the same flight ''don't count''. If ticketed so that [[Tromsø]] doesn't show on the ticket, a flight from [[Oslo]] to [[Longyearbyen]] is 1255&nbsp;mi, not 1292&nbsp;mi, even though there is a stop at Tromsø. (The Star Alliance mileage calculator does not handle this correctly.) * You (usually) don't need to start and end your journey in the same city, as long as you end up in the same country. For example, starting in [[New York City]] and ending in [[Los Angeles]], then using a cheap, separately purchased one-way ticket to get back to New York (e.g. JetBlue, Southwest, ATA) would free up a few thousand miles. * Destinations in the tropics tend to use up more mileage, as this is where the earth is at its widest, and international airports are often few and far between. Try to find an alternate destination a little further from the equator, and more in line with the previous and subsequent airport. == Southern Hemisphere == If you want to fly around the world completely in the Southern Hemisphere, the choice of flights and destinations is limited due to the lack of transoceanic routes. No airline alliance covers all three ocean crossings in the Southern Hemisphere (and SkyTeam covers ''none'' of the crossings). However, Star Alliance covers everything except the eastern [[South Pacific]] from [[Santiago]] to [[Tahiti]], which is a [http://www.latam.com LATAM] Oneworld flight. This flight is not the only option if you want to skip the South Pacific and the west coast of [[South America]]. (see below) If you're starting in North America, Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) has flights from [[Los Angeles]] to Tahiti (code share), the [[Cook Islands]], [[Samoa]]/[[Tonga]], and [[Auckland]]. For Star Alliance members in USA/Canada, getting in and out via Samoa or Tahiti may be the best route. '''Your options for each ocean crossing are:''' '''South Pacific''' * '''Qantas''': [[Santiago]] - [[Sydney]] (Oneworld) * '''LAN''': Santiago - [[Auckland]] (some flights stop at [[Easter Island]] and [[Tahiti]] en route. Also flies to [[Brazil]] and [[Argentina]] which is needed to connect with a South Atlantic flight.) (Oneworld) * '''Aerolineas Argentinas''': [[Buenos Aires]] - Auckland - [[Sydney]] (SkyTeam) * '''(Air New Zealand)''': (partial crossing with connecting flights) [[Tahiti]] - [[Auckland]] - [[Perth (Western Australia)|Perth]] <br> Also, connects the Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, and other Pacific Islands with [[Auckland]] (Star Alliance) * '''(Air Tahiti)''': [[Tahiti]] - [[Cook Islands]], [[Tahiti]] - [[Sydney]], [[Tahiti]] - [[Auckland]] (unaffiliated although QF codeshares part of Oneworld Global Explorer) '''Indian Ocean''' * '''South African Airways''': [[Perth (Western Australia)|Perth]] - [[Johannesburg]] (Star Alliance) * '''Qantas''': Sydney - Johannesburg or (codeshare w/South African) Perth - Johannesburg (Oneworld) * '''Air Mauritius''' has flights from Australia to [[Mauritius]], and from there to Johannesburg, [[Cape Town]], [[Durban]], [[Nairobi]] and other African cities. (This is the most direct option if you want to stop in [[Madagascar]] or [[Kenya]] en route.) (unaffiliated, but some codeshares with Star Alliance member South African Airways) * You can also transit through [[Singapore]] (Star Alliance) to Johannesburg, but this is slightly north of the equator. '''South Atlantic''' * '''TAAG Air Angola''': [[Luanda]] - Rio de Janeiro (unaffiliated) * '''South African Airways''': Johannesburg - São Paulo (There are many connecting flights to Rio available.) and Johannesburg - Buenos Aires (Star Alliance) ==On the road== Even for alliance-wide RTWs, the ticket will be '''issued''' by one airline. If you need to change a flight leg, it is best to first contact the carrier you will be flying with, and if they can't help, then consult the issuing airline. After your ticket has been issued, you are typically allowed to change the '''dates''' of your flights for free (except the first international leg), but changing the '''destinations''' will require a hefty reissuing fee (US$125 for Star Alliance). Flying the same route on another carrier covered by the pass may or may not be possible. * Two big warnings: (1) Never just skip a flight on a RTW ticket or you may find that the seat reservations for your subsequent flights are ''automatically canceled without warning or notice''. It is reported that Cathay Pacific will do this, regardless of whether the future flights are connections for the one that you missed or booked months in advance. If you leave it and try to reconfirm immediately after missing the flight, you stand a very good chance of being put on a wait list because your seats have already been resold. (2) Always call to cancel the flight in advance or phone immediately to reconfirm all flights, regardless of whether the airlines require reconfirmation normally. * [[Yellow fever]] vaccinations: Some countries require this even though there are no cases in your home country, the places you've just visited, and where you're headed to. Example: You've just visited Rio de Janeiro and are continuing on to Australia. They require vaccination for anyone who's been to Brazil within the past week, no matter what areas you've been to. Australian tourists who visit Brazil are aware of this, but someone else on a round-the-world holiday may never have heard of such a thing. If visiting countries wholly or partly located in the tropics, check vaccination requirements of every future destination ''in the world'' you plan on visiting, ''noting all previous tropical countries on your itinerary''. In some cases, you may be able to reverse your direction of travel to avoid needing any vaccinations. Of course, if you're visiting an endemic area, you should inquire about vaccinations several weeks before leaving home—even if not legally required. {{usabletopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Flying}} 0837y5v8lhlkbo90zlt8t3518jwex1x 5289314 5289313 2026-06-08T04:12:46Z Coolcaesar 1398300 /* Planning your trip */ Clarifying this 5289314 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Round the world flights.jpg}} [[File:London 12 2012 LHR 4836.JPG|400px|thumbnail|Air New Zealand, part of Star Alliance]] Rather than buying separate flights from one destination to another, a flexible and sometimes cheaper way of international travel is via '''Round the world''' (RTW) tickets. A round the world ticket is a plane ticket allowing you to fly around the world, usually over a period of up to a year and with between 3 and 16 flights (segments) along the way. Round the world tickets usually cost far less than the sum of the one-way tickets between each set of individual stops. (One-way tickets generally cost more than round-trip tickets on full service carriers and may be looked at with suspicion by security or border agents.) These tickets are usually slightly more expensive than a return ticket between destinations on opposite sides of the world ([[London]] and [[Sydney]] for example), but if you were planning two or more stops then you may find that a round the world ticket is the cheapest option, and allows you at least a side trip. Many travelers plan entire holidays using a round the world itinerary. As a much more time-consuming alternative, see also [[Round the world overland]]. == Ticket types == There are a number of ways to fly round the world. A "real" round the world ticket is issued as a single ticket, and comes with a host of [[#conditions|conditions]] attached. === Airline alliance round the world deals === {{infobox|Decrypting RTW fare codes|Since there are so many RTW ticket variants, travel agents and experienced travellers often refer to them by their fare codes: for example, <code>CRWSTAR2</code> refers to a Business-class Star Alliance RTW for up to 34,000 miles. To decode that, the first letter is cabin class with <code>A/F</code> for First, <code>C/D</code> for Business, <code>E</code> for Premium Economy, <code>L/Y</code> for Economy; the last number indicates how many miles/continents you can travel; and the <code>RWSTAR</code> bit in the middle means this is a Star Alliance fare. The fare codes are mentioned here in the format <code>xRWSTARn</code> when applicable.}} Because few individual airlines offer truly global service, round the world tickets are often associated with an '''airline alliance''' and allow you to travel with any airline that is part of the alliance. The specialist travel agents mentioned [[#Specialist travel agents|below]] can book these flights and provide alternative deals. The major alliance RTW offerings available worldwide are: * '''Star Alliance [http://www.staralliance.com/en/round-the-world Round the World Fare]''' (<code>xRWSTARn</code>) With 28 airlines, covering over 193 countries and 1,317 destinations (Nov 2018), this is the champion for sheer number of destinations and easy routing. The pass is available in 29,000-, 34,000- and 39,000-mile versions &mdash; in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class &mdash; each with up to 15 stopovers. There are also "Special" fare in Economy and Business only for 26,000 miles (<code>xRWSPCL</code>), as well as numbered Special fares for Economy only (<code>xRWSPCLn</code>) that limit your stopovers. As in most of these fares, Star's rules require passengers start and end in the same country, but not necessarily in the same city. Some backtracking is allowed, though not over oceans. Backtracking, surface sectors, and transits/connections all count against the mileage total. As for where in the world you can go? Almost anywhere: in addition to the usual suspects, Star has a near-monopoly stranglehold on some regions including Micronesia and the South Pacific. A black spot includes domestic flights within Australia, although there are plenty of international flights to the major cities. ** '''Regions with good coverage:''' The entire world, except... ** '''Weak areas:''' Russia, Australia. * The 15-member '''Oneworld''' alliance offers two types of [http://www.oneworld.com/flights/round-the-world-fares RTWs]: **The unique '''OneWorld Explorer''' (<code>xONEn</code>) is based on the number of continents visited (from three to six) and has no maximum mileage limit. Up to 16 segments, as opposed to stopovers, can be included &mdash; in any class of service. However, because of that flight (or "segment") ceiling, this fare can be more limiting than it first seems. (Also, only two stopovers are permitted in the continent of origin.) On the other hand, routings that require major backtracking (i.e., from Europe to Africa) are more easily accommodated here, than they are in mile-centric fares. Travelers are free to change the dates on their ticket at no extra charge. **'''Global Explorer''' (<code>xGLOBn</code>) is Oneworld's more conventional, mileage-based RTW (26,000-, 29,000- or 39,000-mile tickets in Economy class only; 34,000 in Economy, Business or First class). While the OneWorld Explorer is limited to the full members of Oneworld, several non-Oneworld alliance airlines (including Aer Lingus, [http://www.fijiairways.com/ Fiji Airways], Alaska Airlines and its affiliate Horizon Air, Gulf Air and S7 Airlines. Qantas code share flights operated by Air Tahiti Nui, Jetstar, South African Airways and Vietnam Airlines can also be used.) can be used with the Global Explorer. For this reason, travel to certain regions, e.g. many South Pacific islands, is easier with Global Explorer than with Oneworld Explorer. Surface segment rules are particularly rigid and constraining on the Global Explorer, and the 16-segment restriction applies. As with the Star Alliance mileage-based RTWs, all miles are counted, including surface segments. Each surface segment also consumes one of the 16 permitted ticket segments. *** '''Regions with good coverage:''' North America, South America (including the Galapagos and Easter Island), the Caribbean, Easter Island, Europe, Middle East, Eastern Asia, parts of the South Pacific (Global Explorer), Australia, India and Russia. *** '''Weak areas:''' Intra-Africa, India, the South Pacific (OneWorld Explorer). Discontinued tickets include World Walkabout, World Discovery, Great Escapade, Big Planet Tour and World Journey (Flying Dutchman). Skyteam has also stopped offering RTW fares. ===Single/partner airline RTWs=== * '''Air New Zealand''' and '''Singapore Airlines''' both offers RTWs valid only on their own flights. * '''KLM Passport to the World''' offers between 3 and 10 stops. Quite a few more sell two-airline RTWs, with some examples being: * Air New Zealand and ''one of'' Cathay Pacific, El Al, Gulf Air, Lufthansa, KLM, Royal Brunei * All Nippon Airways and Virgin Atlantic * El Al and ''one of'' Qantas, Korean * Emirates and Air Tahiti Nui [http://www.emirates.com/fr/english/destinations_offers/special_offers/around_the_world_offer/around_the_world_offer.aspx] * Qantas and British - valid on some code share flights too, but generally very restricted route options as it's basically a return ticket from Europe to Sydney. About €1600 including taxes and fees. * Singapore and ''one of'' LATAM, United * Thai and ''one of'' Continental, Virgin Atlantic * United and ''one of'' Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Saudi Arabian, South African These can be cheaper than full alliance RTWs, but your choice of routing is severely restricted and tickets can only be purchased in certain locations, not across the network. Inquire with the issuing airline for details. ===Not quite round-the-world=== If you want to do a long, circular itinerary that isn't quite all the way around the world, there are a few alternative options also available: * '''[http://www.oneworld.com/ow/air-travel-options/multi-sector-intercontinental-fares/circle-pacific-fare Oneworld Circle Pacific]''' (<code>xLCIRn</code>). 22,000 to 29,000 miles around the Pacific Rim, covering Asia, Oceania, North America and South America. * '''[http://www.staralliance.com/en/circle-pacific Star Alliance Circle Pacific]''' (<code>xCPSTARn</code>). Allows you to loop around the Pacific Rim, for a total trip of 22,000-26,000 miles. Excellent coverage in Asia, but in North America you can only visit Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu and Vancouver. Circle Atlantic and Circle Pacific fares are also offered by some individual airlines, such as United and Malaysia Airlines. Oneworld's Circle Trip Explorer, Circle Atlantic and Circle Asia fares were discontinued in 2019. ===Specialist travel agencies=== It is possible to put together a round-the-world route by combining one-way tickets on various airlines. This is more flexible than restricting yourself to what an alliance offers and, if you get good discounts on some hops, pricing can be competitive. The only practical way to do this &mdash; since it requires both knowledge and contacts &mdash; is to go to a travel agent who specializes in round-the-world itineraries. These can be found in major cities that are transit hubs &mdash; San Francisco, [http://www.airtreks.com/ AirTreks] London, [https://www.kilroy.co.uk/itineraries/flights/round-the-world Kilroy UK], or [http://www.travel-nation.co.uk/ Travel Nation], Bangkok, etc. &mdash; and many of them also provide services online, such as [http://www.ticketsroundtheworld.com/ Go Fly World Inc.] In the Nordic countries and the Netherlands [https://www.kilroy.net/ Kilroy Travels] does the job. The booking process can take a few days or weeks depending on how fast you wish to expedite the process and your itinerary. These agents will get parts of your ticket issued by their contacts in other countries or in-house contracts. This can save a lot of money over the airlines, but at the cost of loss of flexibility: rerouting will generally be impossible and missed connections are now your sole responsibility. ===Low-cost airlines=== : ''Main article: [[Air travel on a budget]]'' [[Keflavik Airport]] in Iceland may be a good stopping-off point on the trans-Atlantic portion of your journey, but even a direct flight from Europe to North America can be had for €200. You'll almost always have to pay extra for luggage. While Africa, Asia, Europe and North America all now have some form of low-cost carrier, they are still scarce inside Latin America and absent on the trans-Pacific routes, so you'll have to luck out on a cheap fare or spend more there. == Conditions == Conditions for round the world tickets often include: * RTWs are restricted to 16 sectors in a PNR (Passenger Name Record). This includes flight and surface sectors. The reasons it was introduced by IATA were vague but involved the general introduction of e-tickets (electronic tickets) and the airlines' inability to read PNRs over 16 sectors. This does affect all RTWs and is worth bearing in mind. * A strict '''mileage limit'''. Typical limits range from 26,000 to 40,000 miles, depending on the ticket price. "Land legs"—traveling between two airports without using the ticket -- ''will'' typically count towards the mileage limit, so you cannot have a longer trip by doing this. (The '''Oneworld Explorer''' has no mileage limit but is based on the number of continents included.) * A '''time limit''' in which to make the journey. This is usually the same as an open-ended return ticket, that is, 12 months after your date of departure. * A '''minimum''' number of stops (including your return home): often three. * A '''maximum''' number of stops: five and up, depending on the ticket price. * Returning to your '''departure point''' (or at least the country of origin) on the last leg of the trip. * Traveling in '''one direction''' (east ''or'' west) only, usually interpreted per continent (i.e. you can't cross the Atlantic or Pacific more than once). * A '''fixed''' series of stops determined at the time the ticket is booked (date alterations are usually allowed). Changes in itinerary (routing, stopover points) may require that tickets be re-issued, usually at a cost of US$100-150 plus additional taxes and fuel surcharges if applicable. A RTW "stop" is usually defined as spending more than 24 hours in a place. Changing planes in transit does ''not'' count, and you can use this to squeeze in additional brief day visits. Depending on ticketing rules, in a few places with limited flights, it may even be possible to "transit" for several days while waiting for the next flight out. == Planning your trip == Planning for a RTW trip requires quite a bit of preparation. Some ways to get the maximum value from your ticket are: * Use a '''mileage calculator''' to maximize your route. [http://gc.kls2.com/ The Great Circle Mapper ] is an excellent tool, but be sure to set the display to "mi" (miles), not "nm" (nautical miles). * Use '''direct flights''' whenever possible. Be flexible with dates; routes off the beaten track are often not flown daily. * Start your trip from a '''low-cost country'''. RTW pricing depends on where you issue the ticket, so you can achieve significant savings by starting from places like [[Bulgaria]], [[Sri Lanka]] or [[Thailand]]. As an example, in April 2005, a Star Alliance RTW3 in First would have cost you US$16,509 if purchased in the United Kingdom, but only US$7,929 (a savings of 52%) if purchased in [[Tonga]]. ** The famous '''Canadian exception''' means that RTWs sold in Canada cost the same as at the point where the trip begins. For example, that means you can buy a ticket in Canada for an RTW beginning in Thailand and pay the much cheaper Thai price. Of course, you have to get to Thailand in order to start the RTW but the extra ticket you need will probably cost less than the difference in the RTW fares; in other words, you still save money. ** The United States is one of the more expensive places to begin a RTW trip (due to a combination of geography and lack of demand for such tickets compared to other countries). If Europe is on your itinerary, it is often up to a thousand US dollars cheaper to buy a ticket through a UK travel agent starting in London. You can do this via email and over the phone, and purchase a cheap one-way ticket to Europe to begin your travels. To return, just make sure your routing goes through the US at the end and don't take the last leg back to London. (i.e. you must fly eastward only.) * Start your trip in '''low season'''; in some cases this lowers the overall fare drastically. * Consider flying '''[[First and business class travel|business class]]''' (or, for a real splurge, first). Yes, you'll pay about twice as much for the ticket &mdash; but business class usually costs 4-7 times more than economy, so it's a comparative steal, and it makes all that sitting around in planes so much more tolerable. Also, it gets a larger baggage allowance; for some travellers it may be better to pay once for business class than to get hit for excess baggage on several legs of the trip. * Join a '''[[frequent flyer program]]''' before you fly. With all the miles you rack up from your RTW, you'll earn enough to make another trip for free when you get back. * If you are piecing together your own RTW itinerary from several tickets and it overlaps with a major holiday in your home country because it is easier to get away that time of year, consider using frequent flier miles (if your existing balance is high enough) to book the most expensive flights departing from and arriving back in your home country. As long as your country's holiday is not a global one like Christmas and does not coincide with any similarly important holidays in any of your destinations, you can usually book the remaining flight segments with cash at very affordable prices. * Watch out for '''taxes and surcharges'''. These are ''not'' included in the base cost of the RTW, but can easily add up to hundreds of dollars, and some countries (e.g., much of Europe) are much more expensive than others (e.g., most of Asia). Also, don't forget the cost of visas, if required. When choosing your destinations, consider whether an RTW is the best solution for visiting them. As a very rough rule of thumb for gauging costs, assuming a 29,000-mile ticket for US$3,000, one mile of an Economy RTW costs (on average) around $0.10. * Consider some '''offbeat, once-in-a-lifetime''' destinations. For example, regular flights to [[Svalbard]], [[Easter Island]], or much of [[Oceania]] and [[Africa]] are horrifically expensive, but virtually free (only miles needed) when using a RTW ticket. * Consider taking '''non-alliance airlines''' for routes less traveled. As an example, suppose you'd like to fly from [[Dubai]] to [[Athens]]. You'd be hard-pressed to find a good route with most RTW tickets, as neither Emirates nor Olympic participate in the major programs, and would have to detour through a hub like Frankfurt, racking up over 4000 miles (~US$400). On the other hand, direct flights on non-allied airlines cost as little as $196. * Consider taking '''low-cost airlines''' for return excursions. For example, [[Bangkok]]-[[Singapore]] return would set you back 2000 miles (~US$200), but on this heavily competed sector full-service carriers regularly offer fares under US$100 and low-cost carriers promotions can be under US$10. Some tips to consider if you need to squeeze in a few more miles: * Use [[Metropolitan Area Airport Codes]] instead of airport-specific ones. For [[London]], LON covers Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City, while for [[Tokyo]], TYO covers both Narita and Haneda. SIN-TYO clocks in at 3294&nbsp;mi while SIN-NRT is 3324 mi &mdash; a difference of 30 miles. * Stops on the same flight ''don't count''. If ticketed so that [[Tromsø]] doesn't show on the ticket, a flight from [[Oslo]] to [[Longyearbyen]] is 1255&nbsp;mi, not 1292&nbsp;mi, even though there is a stop at Tromsø. (The Star Alliance mileage calculator does not handle this correctly.) * You (usually) don't need to start and end your journey in the same city, as long as you end up in the same country. For example, starting in [[New York City]] and ending in [[Los Angeles]], then using a cheap, separately purchased one-way ticket to get back to New York (e.g. JetBlue, Southwest, ATA) would free up a few thousand miles. * Destinations in the tropics tend to use up more mileage, as this is where the earth is at its widest, and international airports are often few and far between. Try to find an alternate destination a little further from the equator, and more in line with the previous and subsequent airport. == Southern Hemisphere == If you want to fly around the world completely in the Southern Hemisphere, the choice of flights and destinations is limited due to the lack of transoceanic routes. No airline alliance covers all three ocean crossings in the Southern Hemisphere (and SkyTeam covers ''none'' of the crossings). However, Star Alliance covers everything except the eastern [[South Pacific]] from [[Santiago]] to [[Tahiti]], which is a [http://www.latam.com LATAM] Oneworld flight. This flight is not the only option if you want to skip the South Pacific and the west coast of [[South America]]. (see below) If you're starting in North America, Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) has flights from [[Los Angeles]] to Tahiti (code share), the [[Cook Islands]], [[Samoa]]/[[Tonga]], and [[Auckland]]. For Star Alliance members in USA/Canada, getting in and out via Samoa or Tahiti may be the best route. '''Your options for each ocean crossing are:''' '''South Pacific''' * '''Qantas''': [[Santiago]] - [[Sydney]] (Oneworld) * '''LAN''': Santiago - [[Auckland]] (some flights stop at [[Easter Island]] and [[Tahiti]] en route. Also flies to [[Brazil]] and [[Argentina]] which is needed to connect with a South Atlantic flight.) (Oneworld) * '''Aerolineas Argentinas''': [[Buenos Aires]] - Auckland - [[Sydney]] (SkyTeam) * '''(Air New Zealand)''': (partial crossing with connecting flights) [[Tahiti]] - [[Auckland]] - [[Perth (Western Australia)|Perth]] <br> Also, connects the Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, and other Pacific Islands with [[Auckland]] (Star Alliance) * '''(Air Tahiti)''': [[Tahiti]] - [[Cook Islands]], [[Tahiti]] - [[Sydney]], [[Tahiti]] - [[Auckland]] (unaffiliated although QF codeshares part of Oneworld Global Explorer) '''Indian Ocean''' * '''South African Airways''': [[Perth (Western Australia)|Perth]] - [[Johannesburg]] (Star Alliance) * '''Qantas''': Sydney - Johannesburg or (codeshare w/South African) Perth - Johannesburg (Oneworld) * '''Air Mauritius''' has flights from Australia to [[Mauritius]], and from there to Johannesburg, [[Cape Town]], [[Durban]], [[Nairobi]] and other African cities. (This is the most direct option if you want to stop in [[Madagascar]] or [[Kenya]] en route.) (unaffiliated, but some codeshares with Star Alliance member South African Airways) * You can also transit through [[Singapore]] (Star Alliance) to Johannesburg, but this is slightly north of the equator. '''South Atlantic''' * '''TAAG Air Angola''': [[Luanda]] - Rio de Janeiro (unaffiliated) * '''South African Airways''': Johannesburg - São Paulo (There are many connecting flights to Rio available.) and Johannesburg - Buenos Aires (Star Alliance) ==On the road== Even for alliance-wide RTWs, the ticket will be '''issued''' by one airline. If you need to change a flight leg, it is best to first contact the carrier you will be flying with, and if they can't help, then consult the issuing airline. After your ticket has been issued, you are typically allowed to change the '''dates''' of your flights for free (except the first international leg), but changing the '''destinations''' will require a hefty reissuing fee (US$125 for Star Alliance). Flying the same route on another carrier covered by the pass may or may not be possible. * Two big warnings: (1) Never just skip a flight on a RTW ticket or you may find that the seat reservations for your subsequent flights are ''automatically canceled without warning or notice''. It is reported that Cathay Pacific will do this, regardless of whether the future flights are connections for the one that you missed or booked months in advance. If you leave it and try to reconfirm immediately after missing the flight, you stand a very good chance of being put on a wait list because your seats have already been resold. (2) Always call to cancel the flight in advance or phone immediately to reconfirm all flights, regardless of whether the airlines require reconfirmation normally. * [[Yellow fever]] vaccinations: Some countries require this even though there are no cases in your home country, the places you've just visited, and where you're headed to. Example: You've just visited Rio de Janeiro and are continuing on to Australia. They require vaccination for anyone who's been to Brazil within the past week, no matter what areas you've been to. Australian tourists who visit Brazil are aware of this, but someone else on a round-the-world holiday may never have heard of such a thing. If visiting countries wholly or partly located in the tropics, check vaccination requirements of every future destination ''in the world'' you plan on visiting, ''noting all previous tropical countries on your itinerary''. In some cases, you may be able to reverse your direction of travel to avoid needing any vaccinations. Of course, if you're visiting an endemic area, you should inquire about vaccinations several weeks before leaving home—even if not legally required. {{usabletopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Flying}} 2wgewgdus087e3pcyrwgg0e2ziqweby 0 128067 5289096 4605599 2026-06-07T15:35:44Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289096 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Herkimer_NY_banner.jpg|pgname=Herkimer}} '''Herkimer''' is a city in [[Central New York]]. This article also covers the nearby villages of Mohawk, Ilion, Frankfort, and Middleville. [[File:Herkimer.jpg|thumb|A Herkimer "diamond"]] ==Understand== Herkimer is the county seat of [[Herkimer County]]. The Herkimer area is known for "Herkimer diamonds", double-sided quartz crystals of high clarity that resemble diamonds. ==Get in== ===By car=== The easiest way to access Herkimer is by car. Herkimer is off of Exit 30 of the New York State Thruway (I-90). Take a right to go to Herkimer, and a left to go to Mohawk. ===By train=== The nearest [[Amtrak]] station is about 15 miles away in [[Utica]], NY. There are no public transportation offerings from the station to Herkimer, so if traveling by train make sure to either arrange for a ride prior to departure, or call ahead for a taxi. From Utica there are daily arrivals and departures to [[New York City]], [[Boston]], [[Toronto]], [[Albany (New York)|Albany]], and other Northeastern locales. ===By bike=== Herkimer and Mohawk are on the New York State Canal Trail, making it easy for bikers who are traveling along the canal to stop there. From the trail take a left upon reaching the MOVAC Ambulance Service garage onto NYS Route 5-S and take a left onto Main Street. ===By plane=== The nearest airports are Hancock International Airport in [[Syracuse (New York)|Syracuse]] and Albany International Airport in [[Albany (New York)|Albany]]. Both airports offer flights to destinations throughout the country including [[New York City]], [[Chicago]], [[Charlotte]], [[Cleveland]], and [[Las Vegas]]. ==Get around== Herkimer and the surrounding area is best traversed by car. Herkimer and Mohawk are connected directly to the NYS Canal Trail, making it easy to go for a ride along the canal and to other communities beyond, such as Utica and Little Falls. The trail has not been completed and only goes in an eastern direction, meaning that in order to bike further west, especially to Utica, will require riding on the roads. ==See== [[File:Herkimer County Courthouse Sept 09.jpg|thumb|Herkimer County Courthouse]] * {{see | name=F.E. Spinner Mansion | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=East Main Street in Mohawk, a block down from the intersection of Columbia and Main Streets. | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=F.E. Spinner was the Secretary of the Treasury under Abraham Lincoln and lived in a large mansion on Main Street in Mohawk, which still stands. }} ==Do== [[File:Herkimer County Jail Sep 09.jpg|thumb|Herkimer County Jail (no longer in use as such and open for tours)]] * {{do | name=Ace of Diamonds Mine | alt= | url=http://www.herkimerdiamonds.com/ | email=aceherks@adelphia.net | address=NYS Route 28, Middleville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 315 891-3855 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=Age 7 and under $4.50, age 8 and older $9.50 | content= The mine allows visitors to collect Herkimer diamonds from their site. Mining tools such as rock hammers and sledge hammers are available for rental. }} ==Learn== * '''[http://www.herkimer.edu/‎ Herkimer County Community College]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}''', 100 Reservoir Rd. ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Yetty's Pizza and Pasta | alt= | url=http://yettys.com/ | email= | address=109 Mohawk St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 315 866-4201 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Crystal Chandelier Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=4579 Route 28, Middleville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} * {{eat | name=Tokyo Sushi | alt= | url=https://www.tokyosushiherkimer.com/ | email= | address=100 N Caroline St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 315 866-8899 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Crazy Otto's Empire Diner | alt= | url=http://crazyottosempirediner.com/ | email= | address=100 W Albany St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 315 866-8801 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Greek Gyros | alt= | url=https://greek-gyros.business.site/ | email= | address=267 N Main St | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 315 985-9255 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-05-28 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Ace of Diamonds Campground | alt= | url=http://www.herkimerdiamonds.com/campground.htm {{dead link|August 2018|December 2020}} | email=aceherks@adelphia.net | address=NYS Route 28, Middleville | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 315 891-3855 | tollfree= | fax= | price=Tent sites: $10/night, partial hookups: $13/night | checkin= | checkout= | content=Water/electrical hookups, restrooms, showers. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== Visit '''[[Cooperstown]]''', home of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. 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[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 15 November 2013 (UTC) replyydtnq5y8x6r1ekccxif6c65wns 0 129957 5289237 5090255 2026-06-07T21:19:36Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289237 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Niepołomice banner.jpg|pgname=Niepołomice}} '''[http://www.niepolomice.eu/ Niepołomice]''' is a town in [[Małopolskie]] Province in the south of [[Poland]], 25 km southeast of [[Kraków]]. Its big attraction is the Royal Castle. [[File:Market Square in Niepołomice (4).jpg|thumb|[[Sculptures|Sculpture]] in Market Square]] ==Get in== Many private buses and also public communication from [[Kraków]]. Public bus lines 211, 221 and 301 from Kraków go to Niepołomice. It is best to get off at the stops "Niepołomice Rynek" or "Niepołomice Dworzec". ==Get around== Niepołomice is small enough to cover all of it on foot. ==See== [[File:Zamek-niepolomice.jpg|thumb|Royal Castle in Niepołomice]] * {{see | name=Royal Castle in Niepołomice | alt=Zamek Królewski w Niepołomicach | url=http://www.muzeum.niepolomice.pl/ | email=muzeum@muzeum.niepolomice.pl | address= | lat=50.797222 | long=20.460278 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=May-September: 10:00—18:00, October-April: 10:00—17:00 | price=Guided tour in the castle and individual visit of the museum: 15 zł regular, 10 zł reduced. Entry to the art galleries: 10 zł regular, 6 zł reduced | image=Zamek-niepolomice.jpg | wikidata=Q9386532 | content=14th-century Gothic hunting castle in town built by Casimir III, today a museum, hotel, conference centre and a restaurant. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Niepołomice Forest | alt=Puszcza Niepołomicka | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.0266746974 | long=20.23411070195 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free of charge | wikidata=Q7031799 | content=The Niepołomice Forest is a very popular destination for locals for easy strolls in the seemingly never-ending forest. In the past it used to be a beloved hunting territory for the Polish royalty residing in nearby Krakow. The whole forest is about 110 km2 (42 sq mi). In the heart of the forest you may be able to spot a Polish wisent, the heaviest surviving land mammal in Europe. The forest is traversed by several hiking trails and a 7 km bicycle trail. }} * '''Football:''' [https://www.puszcza-niepolomice.pl/pl/ MKS Puszcza Niepołomice] were relegated in 2025 and play soccer in 1 Liga, the second tier. Their home stadium (capacity 2000) in central in town. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== * [[Bochnia]] * [[Wieliczka]] {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Małopolskie}} {{geo|50.03294|20.21622|zoom=14}} s8ne2a8ze85uf55yxagklfgxv3ezbgk 3 130024 5289432 5285528 2026-06-08T11:30:31Z SHB2000 2248002 5289432 wikitext text/x-wiki Hello and [[Project:Welcome, newcomers|welcome]] to [[Project:About|Wikivoyage]]. To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Project:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Project:policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Project:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Project:copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Project:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]]. Also, as it appears you are a hotel owner or manager, please read [[Welcome, business owners]] for some guidelines and suggestions of how you can help travellers who are reading this site. [[WV:TOUT|Promotional language]], which covers some things you might not expect and some you would, is prohibited on this site, so I did what we call "de[[WV:TOUT|tout]]ing" of your entry to the [[Udon Thani]] guide, so that it is now more or less purely descriptive and not told from the [[Wikivoyage:pronouns|first person]]. If you need help with anything, please check out [[Project:Help]], or post a message here or in the [[Project:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. If you are a [[Project:Welcome, Wikipedians|Wikipedian]], or have previously used [[Wikipedia]], then you may notice some differences in the style of our articles. These include: * "Village pump" → [[Project:travellers' pub|travellers' pub]] * "be bold" → [[Project:plunge forward|plunge forward]] * "sandbox" → [[Project:graffiti wall|graffiti wall]] * "stub notes" → [[Project:Article status|Article status notes]] * "External links" → We do not use a separate [[Project:external links|external links]] section, but incorporate ''primary links only'' into the text itself. Thanks for contributing! All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:18, 19 November 2013 (UTC) i1hb2n0ihfibcopzhw8kh7lryl8whvz 3 130031 5289433 5285529 2026-06-08T11:30:41Z SHB2000 2248002 5289433 wikitext text/x-wiki Hello. Welcome, and thanks for adding listings. Wikivoyage style is different from the one used in some other places, though. For example, we don't Use Capitals For Emphasis, and we don't use "we" or "our" in destination articles because the listings aren't meant to be [[WV:TOUT|promotional]] ones written by the owner or his/her employees, but descriptive ones written for the benefit of travellers. If you'd like to ask any questions after reading the page that gives guidelines on how to avoid the appearance of [[WV:TOUT|tout]]ing, please ask them here or in the [[Pub|Travellers' Pub]]. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:26, 19 November 2013 (UTC) 0nr9bs2xu8cr43dxndthcscz4tiin0z 3 130335 5289434 2479427 2026-06-08T11:30:52Z SHB2000 2248002 5289434 wikitext text/x-wiki Hello and welcome. Please read [[don't tout]], and also look at [[Wikivoyage:Apartment listings]]. [[WV:TOUT|Advertising]] is '''banned''' on this site. Your cooperation will be much appreciated. Also, if you are a paid marketer for accommodations, you cannot add any new "Sleep" entries. Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:57, 4 December 2013 (UTC) 11voviiikea17qm9f2pxhdqik14lh3w 3 130469 5289435 2482994 2026-06-08T11:31:02Z SHB2000 2248002 5289435 wikitext text/x-wiki Hello and welcome! I edited your hotel listing in the [[Rawalakot]] guide because of the Wikivoyage policy against [[WV:TOUT|advertising and promotional language]]. Also, please read [[welcome, business owners]]. It would be great if you would post (in non-promotional language) some more information about the area where you do business, such as perhaps some of your favorite things to see and do, your favorite shops, etc. Finally, in your entry, please post actual rates in the "price" tab, instead of characterizing them in words ("affordable" is a purely promotional word that has no set meaning). Thanks a lot, and please ask any question you'd like, after you read the links I gave you above. All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:46, 9 December 2013 (UTC) 9vdef1vdsoiusvuyoqay1i5twfkrzbc 3 130473 5289436 2483231 2026-06-08T11:31:16Z SHB2000 2248002 5289436 wikitext text/x-wiki Hello and welcome! Please read [[don't tout]] and [[tour]], so that you are up on Wikivoyage policy on businesses like yours. Also have a look at [[welcome, business owners]]. Best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:31, 9 December 2013 (UTC) :You user page has been deleted as spam-[[WV:TOUT|tout]]ing. If you do that again, your account will be deleted as a spambot, so I'd recommend for you to stop advertising and reply to this message. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 13:50, 9 December 2013 (UTC) hhymfn43eo8ed2xvxnr2kj8zyol2jh8 0 131160 5289161 5266096 2026-06-07T17:39:48Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289161 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Navotas banner.jpg|pgname=Navotas}} '''Navotas City''' is a city in [[Metro Manila]], known for its large seafood markets. [[File:5809Malabon Navotas Heritage City Proper 06.jpg|thumb|Seafood for sale in Navotas]] ==Understand== Formerly part of Malabon, Navotas is situated on a spit jutting into Manila Bay and the estuaries of the Marilao, Meycauayan and Obando Rivers. It is home to Metro Manila's main seaport, which forms the city's main livelihood. Navotas has the reputation of being a rough area thanks to its industrial complexes. ==Get in== There is frequent bus service to Navotas from the rest of the metro. All city bus services end at the government-maintained terminal at the end of Radial Road 10. ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} If you need to use public transportation try '''[http://www.sakay.ph sakay.ph]''', it will show you the right type to your destination. ==See== * {{see | name=Navotas Centennial Park | alt= | url= | email= | address=C-4 Road | lat=14.6513 | long=120.9468 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours | price=Free | lastedit=2020-12-04 | content= }} * {{see | name=Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Jose de Navotas | alt=Navotas Church | url= | email= | address=M. Naval Street, San Jose | lat=14.662817 | long=120.944735 | directions=alternate entrance at Los Martires Street | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-24 | content=Navotas' main Roman Catholic church, built in the 1890s. }} ==Do== ==Buy== Unlike the rest of Metro Manila, there are no major shopping complexes in Navotas. The nearest such malls are in Malabon and Manila. * {{buy | name=Navotas Fisheries Port Complex | alt= | url=http://pfda.gov.ph/ | email= | address=C-4 Road corner Lapu-Lapu Avenue | lat=14.6435 | long=120.9499 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Open 24 hours | price= | lastedit=2023-09-06 | content=Seafood market. }} * {{buy | name=Agora Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=North Bay Boulevard | lat=14.6437 | long=120.9535 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=5AM–8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-09-06 | content=Wet & Dry goods. }} * {{buy | name=Puregold Navotas | alt= | url= | email= | address=M. Naval Street, Sipac-Almacen | lat=14.659066 | long=120.947351 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-24 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Stay safe== A low-lying city, Navotas suffers from frequent flooding during the rainy season, which is exacerbated by typhoons and high tides from Manila Bay. Like many parts of Metro Manila, Navotas suffers from urban blight and is not one's idea of a picturesque tourist spot, unless you are interested in the fishing industry. Precautions should be taken for petty theft and muggings. The city, particularly its slums, is vulnerable to large fires made worse by the densely crowded cityscape. ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Metro Manila}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|14.65789|120.94781}} 20i9fm1hjkem3po52tcg4kh8denefo6 0 133309 5289087 5240772 2026-06-07T15:13:55Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289087 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Henderson NC banner.jpg|pgname=Henderson}} '''Henderson''' is in [[North Carolina]]. ==Understand== Henderson has had a number of luminaries such as commentator Charlie Rose, Danny Flowers of "Tulsa Time", and Ben E. King who brought us "Stand By Me", but the town unfortunately is rather beleaguered and hurting it seems for vitality. ==Get in== ===By car=== Henderson is directly connected by highway with [[Durham (North Carolina)|Durham]] (Interstate 85), [[Raleigh]] (US 1), [[Richmond]] (Interstate 85), and [[Roanoke Rapids]] (US 158). ===By air=== The nearest commercial airport serving the area is '''Raleigh–Durham International Airport''' ({{IATA|RDU}}). ===By bus=== [https://www.greyhound.com/ Greyhound] serves Henderson. The stop is located at 230 Vanco Mill Rd. ==Get around== ==See== ==Do== [[File:Rocky Broad minimal green.jpg|thumb|Rocky Broad River]] * {{do | name=Kerr Lake State Recreation Area | alt= | url=https://www.ncparks.gov/kerr-lake-state-recreation-area/home | email= | address=269 Glass House Rd | lat=36.4445 | long=-78.3696 | directions= | phone=+1 252-438-7791 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image= | lastedit= | content=Swimming and fishing available on this large body of water. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Sleep Inn | alt= | url=http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-henderson-north_carolina-NC308 | email= | address=18 Market Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 252-433-9449 | tollfree= | fax=+1 252-433-9423 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Pet friendly, free breakfast, fitness center, internet, and meeting space. }} * {{sleep | name=Hampton Inn Henderson | alt= | url=https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/north-carolina/hampton-inn-henderson-HDSNCHX/index.html | email= | address=385 Ruin Creek Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 252-492-3007 | tollfree= | fax=+1 252-492-3088 | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Free breakfast, internet, fitness center. }} * {{sleep | name=Red Roof PLUS+ Henderson | alt= | url=https://www.redroof.com/property/nc/henderson/RRI343 | email= | address=200 Simmons Street | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+1 252-438-6300 | tollfree= | fax= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=Free Wi-fi. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=I-85.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=END | minorl1='''[[Petersburg (Virginia)|Petersburg]]''' | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Greensboro]] | minorr1='''[[Durham (North Carolina)|Durham]]''' | image2=US 1.svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=N | majorl2=[[Richmond]] | minorl2=[[Petersburg (Virginia)|Petersburg]] | directionr2=S | majorr2=[[Columbia (South Carolina)|Columbia]] | minorr2='''[[Raleigh]]''' | image3=US 158.svg | imagesize3=22 | directionl3=W | majorl3=[[Winston-Salem]] | minorl3=[[Reidsville (North Carolina)|Reidsville]] ← Jct [[Lynchburg|N]] [[File:US 501.svg|18px]] [[Durham (North Carolina)|S]] | directionr3=E | majorr3=[[Roanoke Rapids]] → [[Nags Head]] | minorr3=Jct [[Raleigh|S]] [[File:US 401.svg|18px]] }} {{IsPartOf|Research Triangle}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|36.32472|-78.40861}} j2rnqm8cj79v9cp3v12wmg7phjtini3 0 134139 5289078 3907284 2026-06-07T14:49:58Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289078 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Haĺšany banner.jpg|pgname=Haĺšany}} '''Halšany''' (Belarusian ''Гальшаны''; also known as Golshany from its Russian name) is a small town (or a big village) in [[Grodno Oblast]], [[Belarus]]. It is mostly known for the ruined castle. ==Understand== Since at least the end of the 14th century, Holszany was the seat of Holszanski princes, a powerful family from which (through Sophia of Holszany, queen consort of Poland) many monarchs of today are descended. After the death of the last male members of the family in mid-16th century the estate was inherited, through marriage, by a member of Sapieha family. It was under Sapieha princes that the buildings which now attract the tourists were built. ==Get in== ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Руіны_былога_замка_Сапегаў_03.jpg|thumb|right|The ruins of the castle.]] * {{see | name=Halshany Castle| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.2513 | long=26.0203 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The residence of Sapieha family built in 16th-17th centuries. Now in ruins. }} * {{see | name=Church of St John the Baptist | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=54.2568 | long=26.01 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=A Baroque church originally belonging to a Franciscan monastery. The monastery buildings survive as well but are less interesting than the church itself. }} ==Do== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== {{isPartOf|Grodno Oblast}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|54.2500|26.0167}} ijleqab7r64k2lwcqfchiugb5mcl4o5 0 134736 5289252 5288929 2026-06-07T21:58:02Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Understand */ copyedit and link 5289252 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WalesCoastPath-banner-01.jpg}} The '''Wales Coast Path''' (''Llwybr Arfordir Cymru'' in [[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]) is a National Trail which follows the entire coastline of [[Wales]], the first country in the world to have such a trail. It officially opened in May 2012, and offers a {{mi|870}} walking route from [[Chepstow]] in the south to [[Queensferry]] (near Chester) in the north. In 2011 the path was voted by National Geographic magazine as the second-best coastal destination in the world. ==Understand== {{seealso| Walking in the United Kingdom}} This trail offers a deep dive into Welsh maritime history and natural beauty, passing through eleven nature reserves, two national parks ([[Snowdonia National Park|Snowdonia]] and the [[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park|Pembrokeshire Coast]]), and five national landscapes: the Clwydian Range, [[Anglesey]], the [[Llŷn|Llŷn Peninsula]], the [[Gower Peninsula]] and the Wye Valley. As well as providing impressive coastal scenery, the path takes in the country's capital, [[Cardiff]], and three other important cities: [[Swansea]], [[Newport (Wales)|Newport]] and [[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]]. There are a number of historic castles and bridges to see and explore along the way. The Welsh coast has over 30 beaches designated [http://www.blueflag.global/ Blue Flag] quality. The trail was formed by joining together facilities and resources from 16 local government authorities, two national parks and Natural Resources Wales. Some areas already had established paths, such as the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path and the Llŷn Coastal Path. New sections of trail joined these together to complete the entire route. The path takes you along some stunning cliffs and long sandy and stony beaches as well as some wide river estuaries. The rocky coastline and large river estuaries provide excellent birdwatching opportunities, with good chances of seeing cormorants, puffins and many waders. If you are lucky you may also see bottlenose dolphins, otters and grey seals. While most of the trail is really suitable only for walkers, some specific paved sections are adapted for cyclists, families with pushchairs, and those with restricted mobility. ==Prepare== While digital navigation is the modern standard, you might prefer the reliability of paper [http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Ordnance Survey] maps for this route. [[Hiking]] footwear is recommended, alongside waterproof sandals or equivalent gear for sand and rock pools. Waterproof clothing is mandatory even on sunny days, as the Welsh climate is famously wet and unpredictable. While much of the path involves stiles and steep gradients, some sections (like those sharing National Cycle Route 5) are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. When planning places to stay, check with the hotels if they are prepared to transfer your luggage; there are also a number of companies that provide [https://www.walescoastpath.gov.uk/plan-your-visit/planning-carrying-help/?lang=en luggage transfer] services so you do not need to carry everything in a heavy backpack. ===Eat=== As many of the towns along the way are tourist destinations, there are ample opportunities to sample pub lunches and fish and chips. You rarely need to carry a camping stove or heavy food supplies. Do not miss the chance to taste Welsh lamb or Laverbread, which is made from seaweed. There is generally a town or small village at least every 10 to 20 miles along the coast, and even the smallest of Welsh villages seem to have a Spar shop for daily snacks and supplies. ===Drink=== Tap water in Wales is of high quality and safe to drink, so you can easily refill bottles at your accommodations or in towns. A small rucksack with enough drinking water for 10 to 20 miles should be enough for most stretches. If there are restaurants and cafés along your specific route, you can rely on those for refreshments. Avoid drinking from wild streams due to potential agricultural runoff. ===Sleep=== Check the town pages along the route for hotels, bed and breakfast guest houses and caravan/camp-sites. A number of interesting places to sleep are available, including a couple of lighthouses converted into hotels. During peak summer months, reservations are highly recommended. While there are many organized campsites, be aware that wild camping is generally not permitted without the express permission of the landowner. ===Climate=== For its latitude, Wales has a mild maritime climate. However, the winter can be a little cold and windy for hiking, and at any time of the year you must be prepared for rain. Summer is the most popular time to hike, but cliff-top paths can be hazardous during periods of high wind. ===Environment=== The path runs through delicate ecosystems and eleven nature reserves. Hikers are expected to follow the Countryside Code and "Leave No Trace." To protect the landscape, ensure your boots are cleaned of mud before moving between different regions to prevent the spread of invasive plant seeds or soil-borne diseases. ==Get in== [[File:ConwyBridges-01.jpg|thumbnail|By foot, by car, by train between Conwy and Llandudno Junction]] [[File:SouthStack-Stena-01c.jpg|thumbnail|By boat: Holyhead-Dublin ferry passing the South Stack lighthouse on Anglesey]] [[File:Doctor Who Experience (8105520673).jpg|thumbnail|100px|By time machine: the [[:w:TARDIS|TARDIS]] often visits Cardiff Bay]] The north trailhead is on the [[Chester]] Canal just over the English border. From a small park called {{marker|type=go|name=The Cop|lat=53.1938 |long=-2.9045}} (¾-mile walk from Chester Cathedral), follow the canal towpath signed as the Dee Coastal Path for 1 mile, until you reach the border and the official start of the Wales Coast Path. The southern end is at {{marker|type=go|name=[[Chepstow]] Riverside|lat=51.6456|long=-2.6713}} on the banks of the River Wye. From the Town Gate, descend High Street and Bridge Street ½ mile to the Chepstow Bridge. Instead of crossing the bridge into England, turn right onto The Back, a short riverside path that leads you to the Wales Coast Path end marker. === On foot === If 870 miles is not long enough for you, a circular walk can be made by adding the [[Offa's Dyke Path]] which connects with both ends of the coastal path providing a full circle of the country. === By plane === The closest (but still a drive) main international airports are {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Birmingham|Birmingham Airport]]|wikidata=Q8719}} ({{IATA|BHX}}) and {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Manchester Airport]]|wikidata=Q8694}} ({{IATA|MAN}}). {{Marker|name=Cardiff Airport|type=go|wikidata=Q8994}} ({{IATA|CEG}}) and {{Marker|name=Bristol Airport|type=go|wikidata=Q8725}} also have some European flights while {{marker|type=go|name=Anglesey Airport|wikidata= Q540512}} ({{IATA|VLY}}) just has a domestic service to Cardiff. === By car === From England, the M56 will get you to the northern end of the trail while the M4-M48 Severn Bridge will get you to the southern end. === By train === [[Chester#By train|Chester]] is a rail hub for North Wales and North West England, receiving trains from [[London Euston]], [[Manchester]], [[Liverpool]], [[Crewe (England)|Crewe]], [[Wrexham]] and [[Holyhead]], among many others. The station is a 2-mile walk to the trailhead, or just over 1 mile to The Cop park described above. [[Chepstow#By train|Chepstow]] is on the line from [[Newport (Wales)|Newport]] to [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]], and also receives trains from [[Cardiff]] Central. The start of the trail is ½ mile from the station. [[Cardiff#By train|Cardiff]] and [[Swansea#By train|Swansea]] are on the main line from London. [[Aberystwyth]] and some of the west coast towns can be reached from [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[Shrewsbury (England)|Shrewsbury]], while the north coast towns can be reached via the North Wales Coast Line from [[Manchester]] and [[Crewe (England)|Crewe]]. === By bus === * [http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express] provide a service to Chester. === By boat === To [[Holyhead]] there are ferries from [[Dublin]] and [[Dún Laoghaire]]; and to [[Fishguard]] from [[Rosslare]]. A number of towns with harbours have private moorings. ==Walk== {{Mapframe|52.39|-4|width=500|height=660|zoom=8}} {{mapshapes|Q656280}} {{RouteSection|name=Start at Welsh border to Prestatyn|length=29 mi}} The journey begins at the {{Marker|name=Wales/England border|type=go|lat=53.183195|long=-2.920433}}, where a stone monolith marks the official start of the 870-mile Wales Coast Path. From here, the trail follows the embankments of the River Dee along a flat, paved shared-use path. You will soon enter {{Marker|name=[[Queensferry]]|type=city|lat=53.210363|long=-3.017015}} and pass under the {{Marker|name=Blue Bridge|type=see|lat=53.210363|long=-3.017015}}, a 1927 bascule bridge that serves as a local landmark. The path continues through the industrial landscape of {{Marker|name=Shotton|type=city|wikidata=Q2355142}}, following the "New Cut" of the river. As you head west, the industry gives way to the vast salt marshes of the Dee Estuary. The path leads directly to {{Marker|name=[[Flint (Wales)|Flint]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1428848}}, where you can explore the ruins of {{Marker|name=Flint castle|type=see|lat=53.251799|long=-3.129957}}. Built by Edward I starting in 1277, it features a unique detached keep and was the site where Richard II was famously betrayed in 1399. Beyond Flint, the route passes the coastal villages of {{Marker|name=Bagillt|type=city|wikidata=Q3401133}} and {{Marker|name=Greenfield|type=city|wikidata=Q5603927}}, the latter of which provides access to the historic Basingwerk Abbey nearby. Continuing toward {{Marker|name=Mostyn|type=city|wikidata=Q2424760}}, you will spot the TSS Duke of Lancaster, a former passenger ferry known locally as the "Fun Ship," permanently docked at Llanerch-y-Mor. The landscape becomes increasingly wild as you reach {{Marker|name=Ffynnongroyw|type=city|wikidata=Q114246131}} and the {{Marker|name=Dee Estuary - Point of Ayr RSPB nature reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q5249904}}. This is a critical habitat for overwintering birds like godwits and knots. Rounding the northernmost point of mainland Wales, you'll find the {{Marker|name=Point of Ayr lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q11753150}} rising from the sands of {{Marker|name=Talacre|type=city|wikidata=Q7678779}}. The final stretch follows the coast through the Gronant Dunes, the only place in Wales where little terns still breed, before arriving at the finish of this section in the seaside town of {{Marker|name=[[Prestatyn]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1813948}}. {{RouteSection|name=North Wales Path|length=60 mi}} This stretch guides hikers away from the Dee Estuary and along the popular resort coastline of North Wales. The journey begins at {{Marker|name=Prestatyn beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356946}}, a Blue Flag destination. Nearby, hikers will find the {{Marker|name=Start of [[Offa's Dyke Path]]|type=go|lat=53.342558|long=-3.412501}}, marked by a sculpture indicating the northern terminus of the 177-mile National Trail that spans the length of the Welsh border. Leaving Prestatyn, the path follows the sea wall toward {{Marker|name=[[Rhyl]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2020203}}, a town characterized by its long sandy beaches and seaside amusements. Crossing the border from Denbighshire into Conwy, the trail reaches Pensarn and the vast stretch of {{Marker|name=Abergele Pensarn Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356941}}, another Blue Flag site noted for its expansive views of the Irish Sea. The route continues through the modern waterfront of {{Marker|name=[[Colwyn Bay]]|type=city|wikidata=Q527467}}. Here, you can see the restored {{Marker|name=Victoria Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q7926957}}, which originally opened in 1900. Rounding the corner past {{Marker|name=Rhos on Sea beach|type=do|lat=53.304313|long=-3.737254}} at {{Marker|name=Rhos-on-Sea|type=city|wikidata=Q2075495}}, the path climbs toward the elegant Victorian resort of {{Marker|name=[[Llandudno]]|type=city|wikidata=Q996492}}. The town is famous for the {{Marker|name=Llandudno Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q6661256}}—the longest in Wales—and the limestone headland of the Great Orme. Perched on the cliffs is the {{Marker|name=Great Orme Lighthouse|type=sleep|wikidata=Q28465908}}, a fortress-style building from 1862 that has been converted into a unique hotel. The path then turns south toward {{Marker|name=Deganwy|type=city|wikidata=Q1062506}} and {{Marker|name=[[Llandudno Junction]]|type=city|lat=53.284|long=-3.809}} to cross the River Conwy. This crossing is home to the famous {{Marker|name=Conwy bridges|type=see|lat=53.280701|long=-3.823503}}, including Thomas Telford’s suspension bridge and Robert Stephenson’s tubular railway bridge. On the western bank sits {{Marker|name=[[Conwy]]|type=city|wikidata=Q634054}}, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The skyline is dominated by {{Marker|name=Conwy castle|type=see|wikidata=Q756830}}, where visitors can walk the ramparts for views of the town and river. Within the medieval walls, the Elizabethan townhouse Plas Mawr is a highlight. For those staying overnight, the {{Marker|name=YHA Conwy|type=sleep|wikidata=Q111116688}} is located on the hill overlooking the town. The final leg of this section passes through the coastal villages of Penmaenmawr and {{Marker|name=[[Llanfairfechan]]|type=city|wikidata=Q787395}}, where the mountains of Snowdonia (Eryri) begin to drop steeply into the sea. Crossing into Gwynedd, the trail concludes at {{Marker|name=[[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]]|type=city|wikidata=Q234178}}, home to the elegant, Grade II* listed {{Marker|name=Garth Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q5524374}}, which stretches 460 meters into the Menai Strait. {{RouteSection|name=Anglesey Coastal Path|length=124 mi}} [[File:Beaumaris Castle.jpg|thumbnail|Beaumaris Castle]] The path around the Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn) is a spectacular journey through a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Starting from the suspension bridge at {{Marker|name=[[Menai Bridge]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2655856}}, the trail heads east through the quiet village of Llandegfan toward the elegant town of {{Marker|name=[[Beaumaris]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1992389}}. This town is a hub for hikers, featuring the {{Marker|name=Beaumaris Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q4877530}} and the 17th-century Courthouse. The crowning jewel here is {{Marker|name=Beaumaris Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q756815}}, a masterpiece of symmetry and the last of Edward I's coastal strongholds. Continuing to the eastern tip of the island at Penmon, you will encounter the {{Marker|name=Trwyn Du Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q1324554}}, which guides ships through the Puffin Island passage. The path then turns west along the northern coast, passing the vast sands of {{Marker|name=Llanddona beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107327108}} and the expansive {{Marker|name=Red Wharf Bay|type=see|wikidata=Q3405755}}. After passing through the popular resort of {{Marker|name=[[Benllech]]|type=city|wikidata=Q402177}} and the picturesque fishing village of {{Marker|name=[[Moelfre]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3397276}}, the terrain becomes more rugged. On the northern heights, you'll find the distinctive {{Marker|name=Point Lynas Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q7208082}}, followed by the industrial heritage of {{Marker|name=[[Amlwch]]|type=city|wikidata=Q472667}}, where the {{Marker|name=Amlwch lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q4747079}} stands watch over the historic copper-exporting harbor. After enjoying the Blue Flag waters at {{Marker|name=Church Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q107356931}} beach, the path crosses the Stanley Embankment into Holy Island. The bustling port of {{Marker|name=[[Holyhead]]|type=city|lat=53.309|long=-4.632}} features the historic {{Marker|name=Holyhead Mail Pier Light|type=see|wikidata=Q15224748}}. The highlights of Holy Island are found on the western cliffs: the stunning {{Marker|name=South Stack Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q15278727}}, accessible via a zigzagging staircase, and the {{Marker|name=South Stack Cliffs RSPB reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q7568531}}, where puffins and choughs nest. Nearby, the {{Marker|name=Holyhead Mountain Hut Circles|type=see|wikidata=Q24182244}} (Ty Mawr) offer a glimpse into Iron Age life. After a stop for refreshments at the {{Marker|name=South Stack Cafe|type=drink|lat=53.30516|long=-4.690879}}, the trail passes the sandy cove of {{Marker|name=Porth Dafarch|type=do|wikidata=Q107356930}} beach—home to the {{Marker|name=Anglesey Outdoor Centre|type=sleep|lat=53.293593|long=-4.644302}}—and enters {{Marker|name=[[Trearddur]]|type=city|wikidata=Q628633}}. Heading south, you cross Four Mile Bridge and pass the {{Marker|name=Valley Wetlands RSPB reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q7912305}} toward the surfing hub of {{Marker|name=[[Rhosneigr]]|type=city|wikidata=Q7321494}}. The southern coast offers ancient history at the {{Marker|name=Barclodiad y Gawres|type=see|wikidata=Q807965}} neolithic burial chamber. Passing through {{Marker|name=[[Aberffraw]]|type=city|wikidata=Q319576}}, the route reaches the ethereal Ynys Llanddwyn. Here, the {{Marker|name=Llanddwyn Island Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q15242551}} stands near the ruins of St Dwynwen's church, adjacent to the massive dunes of {{Marker|name=Llanddwyn Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356924}} near {{Marker|name=[[Newborough (Anglesey)|Newborough]]|type=city|wikidata=Q914316}}. The circuit concludes by passing Llanidan and the massive {{Marker|name=Britannia Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q918066}}, finishing in the village with the world-famous long name, {{Marker|name=[[Llanfairpwllgwyngyll]]|type=city|wikidata=Q322}}. {{RouteSection|name=Bangor to Caernarfon|length=11 mi}} This 11-mile stretch follows the scenic banks of the Menai Strait, providing constant views across the water to the Isle of Anglesey. Starting in {{Marker|name=[[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]]|type=city|wikidata=Q234178}}, the path leads toward the architectural marvel of the {{Marker|name=Menai Suspension Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q581526}}. Designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826, this was the world's first modern suspension bridge and remains the primary pedestrian link for those wishing to cross onto the island. The trail proceeds southwest, often following the line of the old railway and quiet coastal lanes. You will pass through the picturesque village of {{Marker|name=Y Felinheli|type=city|wikidata=Q3398922}} (formerly known as Port Dinorwic), once a busy port for exporting slate from the Dinorwic Quarry. The final leg of this section offers a grand approach to the historic town of {{Marker|name=[[Caernarfon]]|type=city|wikidata=Q428829}}, where the path terminates in the shadow of the massive stone walls of the castle. {{RouteSection|name=Caernarfon to Porthmadog|length=91 mi}} [[File:Aberdaron - Porth Meudwy.jpg|thumbnail|Porth Meudwy near Aberdaron]] This 91-mile journey covers the Llŷn Coastal Path, a rugged and remote section that skirts the edges of the Llŷn Peninsula. The section begins in Caernarfon, where the path passes beneath the towering walls of {{Marker|name=Caernarfon Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q275128}}, an immense medieval fortress that overlooks the harbor and the Menai Strait. Heading south, the trail follows the coastline to the popular seaside village of {{Marker|name=[[Dinas Dinlle]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3402467}}, known for its steep pebble ridge and the sandy expanse of {{Marker|name=Dinas Dinlle beach|type=do|lat=53.084578|long=-4.336663}}. The route then enters a more secluded landscape, passing through the historic pilgrimage village of Clynnog Fawr, the granite-quarrying village of Trefor, and the sheltered bays of Morfa Nefyn. Rounding the tip of the peninsula, the trail reaches Llangwnnadl and the remote village of Aberdaron, historically the last stop for pilgrims traveling to Bardsey Island. From here, the path climbs the slopes of {{Marker|name=[[Rhiw]]|type=city|lat=52.821|long=-4.474}} and passes the small hamlet of Pentowyn before descending into the upscale sailing resort of {{Marker|name=[[Abersoch]]|type=city|wikidata=Q319710}}. Here, the sheltered {{Marker|name=Abersoch Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356918}} is famous for its colorful beach huts. Continuing eastward, you pass through the wooded headlands of Llanbedrog to reach {{Marker|name=[[Pwllheli]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1025821}}, the peninsula's main market town. Its south-facing beach, {{Marker|name=Marian y De|type=do|wikidata=Q123520155}} beach, offers miles of sand. The trail then winds through Llanystywmdwy, the childhood home of David Lloyd George, toward the Victorian resort of {{Marker|name=[[Criccieth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1139893}}. Perched on a rocky promontory between two beaches is {{Marker|name=Criccieth Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q1139896}}, a native Welsh fortress later expanded by the English. The final leg leads across the reclaimed marshland of the Glaslyn Estuary to finish in the busy harbor town of {{Marker|name=[[Porthmadog]]|type=city|wikidata=Q950671}}. {{RouteSection|name=Porthmadog to Machynlleth|length=69 mi}} This 69-mile stretch traverses the historic county of Meirionnydd, where the mountains of the Snowdonia National Park (Eryri) meet the sea. Leaving Porthmadog, the path skirts the estuary toward the famous Italianate village of {{Marker|name=[[Portmeirion]]|type=city|wikidata=Q737888}}, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. The trail then heads south along the coastal flats to {{Marker|name=[[Harlech]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1024935}}, dominated by the UNESCO-listed {{Marker|name=Harlech Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q540964}}. This medieval fortress sits atop a sheer rocky crag that, centuries ago, was lapped by the sea. The path continues through a series of coastal villages including Llandanwg, Pensarn, Llanbedr, and Tal-y-bont before reaching the popular resort of {{Marker|name=[[Barmouth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q672545}}. Here, the wide sands of {{Marker|name=Barmouth beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356910}} are a major draw. One of the highlights of the entire Wales Coast Path is crossing the Mawddach Estuary via the {{Marker|name=Barmouth Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q4861279}}—a magnificent 820-meter timber viaduct that carries both a rail line and a footway. For those with extra time, a detour inland leads to the scenic {{Marker|name=[[Penmaenpool]]|type=city|wikidata=Q7163104}} and the market town of {{Marker|name=[[Dolgellau]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1235510}}. South of the estuary, the path reaches the village of {{Marker|name=[[Fairbourne]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3402580}}, known for its miniature railway. The terrain becomes more elevated as you pass through Llwyngwril and Tonfannau before descending to {{Marker|name=[[Tywyn]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2272941}}, where the promenade overlooks the Blue Flag {{Marker|name=Tywyn beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356908}}. Rounding the coast to the mouth of the River Dyfi, you arrive at the picturesque sailing village of {{Marker|name=[[Aberdyfi]]|type=city|wikidata=Q319536}}. Because there is no pedestrian bridge across the lower Dyfi, the trail turns inland, following the river through the village of Pennal and crossing the border into Powys. This section concludes in the historic "ancient capital" of {{Marker|name=[[Machynlleth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q675460}}. {{RouteSection|name=Ceredigion Coast Path|length=65 mi}} This stretch follows the sweeping curve of Cardigan Bay, beginning just south of Machynlleth. Before crossing the border from Powys into Ceredigion, the trail passes near the {{Marker|name=Cors Dyfi nature reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q5173117}}, home to the famous Dyfi Osprey Project. Continuing west, you reach the {{Marker|name=Ynys-hir RSPB reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q8054060}}, a diverse landscape of oak woodland and saltmarsh that was famously a filming location for Springwatch. The path winds through the villages of Tre'r-ddol and Furnace, where you can see the {{Marker|name=Dyfi Furnace|type=see|wikidata=Q12056811}}, a beautifully restored 18th-century charcoal blast furnace. Reaching the coast, the trail opens up at {{Marker|name=Ynyslas|type=see|wikidata=Q8054078}}, a stunning nature reserve of sand dunes and a submerged forest visible at low tide. This leads into the Blue Flag sands of {{Marker|name=Borth Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356905}} and the village of {{Marker|name=[[Borth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q894252}}. After climbing the cliffs at Clarach, the path descends into the university town of {{Marker|name=[[Aberystwyth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q213154}}. Here, you can ride the {{Marker|name=Aberystwyth Cliff Railway|type=see|wikidata=Q4667224}}, the longest electric funicular in Britain, or stroll along the {{Marker|name=Royal Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q7374719}}. For inland adventures, this is the hub for visiting {{Marker|name=[[Devil's Bridge]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3398339}} and Ponterwyd. Heading south, the trail passes through the coastal hamlets of Llanrhystud, Llanon, and {{Marker|name=[[Aberarth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3399358}} before reaching the Georgian harbor town of {{Marker|name=[[Aberaeron]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1765460}}, famous for its colorful houses and honey ice cream. Further along is the seaside resort of {{Marker|name=[[New Quay]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2039004}}, where {{Marker|name=New Quay Harbour Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356900}} provides a perfect spot for dolphin watching. The final rugged section of the Ceredigion path features some of the county's most iconic coves, including the Blue Flag beaches at {{Marker|name=[[Llangrannog]]|type=city|wikidata=Q927739}}, Penbryn, and {{Marker|name=Tresaith Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q31845059}}, which features a dramatic waterfall cascading directly onto the sand. After passing through the twin bays of {{Marker|name=[[Aberporth]]|type=do|wikidata=Q319672}}, the trail rounds the headland at Mwnt and Gwbert, finishing in the historic town of {{Marker|name=[[Cardigan]]|type=city|wikidata=Q779813}} on the banks of the River Teifi. {{RouteSection|name=Pembrokeshire Coast Path|length=186 mi}} The path crosses into Pembrokeshire at the Teifi estuary, leading directly to the historic {{Marker|name=St. Dogmaels Abbey|type=see|wikidata=Q12067908}}, a 12th-century Tironensian foundation. From here, the trail reaches the expansive {{Marker|name=Poppit Sands|type=do|wikidata=Q7229534}}, a Blue Flag beach marking the official northern start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail. Nearby, hikers can find accommodation at the {{Marker|name=YHA Poppit Sands|type=sleep|lat=52.107164|long=-4.713528}}. The terrain becomes increasingly rugged as you pass the dramatic folding rocks of {{Marker|name=Ceibwr Bay|type=see|wikidata=Q5057357}} and the {{Marker|name=Carreg Coetan Arthur|type=see|wikidata=Q1044900}} burial chamber, a Neolithic tomb near {{Marker|name=[[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]]|type=city|wikidata=Q914291}}. After rounding the headlands of Cwm-yr-Eglwys and Pwllgwaelod, the path reaches the ferry port of {{Marker|name=[[Fishguard]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1018730}} and neighboring Goodwick. To the west lies the remote Pen Caer peninsula, home to the {{Marker|name=Strumble Head Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q7625316}}, one of the best spots in Wales for spotting porpoises and seals. Continuing south through the former industrial harbors of {{Marker|name=[[Abercastle]]|type=city|wikidata=Q399544}}, {{Marker|name=[[Porthgain]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3404798}}, and the "Blue Lagoon" at {{Marker|name=[[Abereiddy]]|type=city|wikidata=Q4667060}}, the trail reaches the surfer's paradise of {{Marker|name=Whitesands beach|type=do|wikidata=Q7996233}}. This is the gateway to {{Marker|name=[[St Davids]]|type=city|wikidata=Q648732}}, Britain's smallest city, centered around its magnificent cathedral. The path then winds past the colorful harbor of {{Marker|name=[[Solva]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1022259}} and the massive pebble bank of {{Marker|name=Newgale beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356891}}. The central Pembrokeshire section features the Blue Flag sands of {{Marker|name=Broad Haven Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356888}} and leads around the Marloes Peninsula, offering views of the puffin-rich island of [[Skomer]]. At the mouth of the Milford Haven waterway stands the {{Marker|name=St. Ann's Head Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q7586969}} and the sheltered {{Marker|name=Dale beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356886}}. After navigating the industrial and maritime landscape of {{Marker|name=[[Milford Haven]]|type=city|wikidata=Q991055}} and the hidden reaches of the Daugleddau estuary near Lawrenny, the trail visits the medieval {{Marker|name=[[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1762242}} and its massive castle. The final stretch is a succession of world-class beaches and limestone cliffs. From the surfing waters of Freshwater East and the dunes of Manorbier, the path passes the resort of {{Marker|name=Lydstep beach|type=do|wikidata=Q24677872}} before arriving at the iconic walled town of {{Marker|name=[[Tenby]]|type=city|wikidata=Q558878}}. Tenby boasts three Blue Flag beaches: {{Marker|name=South beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356879}}, {{Marker|name=Tenby Castle Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356878}}, and {{Marker|name=North Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356877}}. The path concludes by passing through {{Marker|name=[[Saundersfoot]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3405190}}—home to {{Marker|name=Saundersfoot Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356876}} and {{Marker|name=Coppet Hall Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356875}}—to finish at {{Marker|name=Amroth beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356873}} in {{Marker|name=[[Amroth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q4748719}} at the Carmarthenshire border. {{RouteSection|name=Amroth to Llanelli|length=68 mi}} This section traverses the diverse coastline of Carmarthenshire, from legendary speed-testing sands to historic marshlands. Leaving Amroth, you soon reach {{Marker|name=[[Pendine]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3403473}}, home to the famous {{Marker|name=Pendine Sands|type=see|wikidata=Q1800335}}, a 7-mile flat beach that hosted numerous land speed record attempts in the 1920s. The path then moves toward {{Marker|name=[[Laugharne]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1965490}}, the village famously associated with poet Dylan Thomas; his writing shed overlooks the Taf estuary. The trail continues through {{Marker|name=[[Llansteffan]]|type=city|wikidata=Q13644944}}, where a medieval castle guards the mouth of the River Tywi. The route takes a loop inland through the county town of {{Marker|name=[[Carmarthen]]|type=city|wikidata=Q835835}}, the oldest continuously inhabited town in Wales, to cross the river. Returning to the coast at {{Marker|name=[[Ferryside]]|type=city|wikidata=Q5445551}}, the path heads toward {{Marker|name=[[Kidwelly]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3395358}}, notable for its remarkably well-preserved Norman castle. The landscape then shifts to the scenic Millennium Coastal Park, an award-winning transformation of former industrial land. Here you will find the 8-mile golden expanse of {{Marker|name=Cefn Sidan|type=do|wikidata=Q1194493}} beach at Pembrey. Following the path through the harbor of {{Marker|name=[[Burry Port]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2253279}}, look for the distinctive {{Marker|name=Burry Port Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q5000542}}, a white harbor light built in the 1830s. The section finishes in the industrial and rugby-loving town of {{Marker|name=[[Llanelli]]|type=city|wikidata=Q990125}}, before passing through Bynea to cross the Loughor Bridge into Swansea territory. {{RouteSection|name=Llanelli to Port Talbot|length=97 mi}} This expansive section rounds the world-famous Gower Peninsula, the UK's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. After passing the cockle-picking village of Penclawdd, the trail navigates the salt marshes of the North Gower coast. On the far northwestern tip, the unique cast-iron {{Marker|name=Whiteford Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q3739820}} stands in the surf of Whiteford Sands. The path then rounds the iconic Rhossili Bay and heads toward the village of {{Marker|name=Port Eynon|type=city|wikidata=Q7230620}}. Here, the {{Marker|name=Port Eynon Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q107356870}} beach offers excellent bathing, and hikers can stay at the {{Marker|name=YHA Port Eynon|type=sleep|lat=51.545041|long=-4.210321}}, housed in a historic former lifeboat station. The South Gower coast is a succession of breathtaking limestone cliffs and Blue Flag bays, including {{Marker|name=Caswell Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q5050953}}, {{Marker|name=Langland Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q6486177}}, and the rocky {{Marker|name=Bracelet Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q4953242}}. Rounding the Mumbles Head, the trail enters the gentler waters of Swansea Bay. You'll pass the historic {{Marker|name=Mumbles Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q6935359}}, an 1898 Victorian structure, and the seaside suburb of Mumbles before following the 5-mile promenade into the city of {{Marker|name=[[Swansea]]|type=city|wikidata=Q23051}}. Continuing east, the path transitions from urban scenery to the heavy industrial landscape of Neath Port Talbot. The skyline is dominated by the massive {{Marker|name=Port Talbot Steelworks|type=see|wikidata=Q7230974}}, one of Europe's largest industrial sites. The section concludes near the town of {{Marker|name=[[Port Talbot]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1072019}} and the historic estate of Margam, famous for its abbey and deer park. [[File:GlamorganHeritageCoast.JPG|thumbnail|Southerndown - Dunraven bay]] [[File:Cardiff Bay.JPG|thumbnail|Cardiff Bay]] {{RouteSection|name=Port Talbot to Chepstow|length=110 mi}} The final stretch of the Wales Coast Path journeys through the industrial heartlands and dramatic limestone cliffs of South East Wales. Leaving Port Talbot, the trail enters the Vale of Glamorgan, home to the spectacular {{Marker|name=Glamorgan Heritage Coast|type=see|wikidata=Q25170257}}. This 14-mile stretch is defined by unique Jurassic-era cliffs and rocky shores, beginning near the popular surfing spot at {{Marker|name=Rest Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q25556308}} and the seaside town of {{Marker|name=[[Porthcawl]]|type=city|wikidata=Q39480}}. Heading east, the path passes the golden dunes of {{Marker|name=Trecco Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q107356863}} and moves toward the mouth of the River Ogmore. Here, hikers can explore the remains of {{Marker|name=Ogmore Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q1789059}}, a 12th-century fortress, before crossing the river via stepping stones (tide permitting). The trail then leads to {{Marker|name=[[Southerndown]]|type=city|wikidata=Q7570735}} and the dramatic {{Marker|name=Dunraven Bay and Park|type=see|lat=51.440674|long=-3.603262}}, where the layered rock formations are among the most striking in Britain. Nearby, the active {{Marker|name=Nash Point Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q15717627}}, built in 1832, stands as a guardian of the Bristol Channel. The path continues past the villages of {{Marker|name=[[Gileston]]|type=city|wikidata=Q5561752}} and {{Marker|name=[[Rhoose]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3400633}}, skirting the edge of the cliffs near Cardiff Airport. Soon, the trail reaches the bustling resort of {{Marker|name=[[Barry]]|type=city|wikidata=Q809009}}, famous for the amusement parks at {{Marker|name=Whitmore Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q31845008}}. After passing through {{Marker|name=[[Sully]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3403407}} and rounding the headland to {{Marker|name=[[Penarth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q427792}}, hikers find the elegant {{Marker|name=Penarth Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q7162267}}, a restored Art Deco masterpiece. Crossing the barrage into {{Marker|name=[[Cardiff]] Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q3396731}}, the path enters the Welsh capital, passing the Senedd and the Wales Millennium Centre. Moving into the Gwent Levels, the scenery becomes flat and atmospheric. Along the estuary, the {{Marker|name=West Usk Lighthouse|type=sleep|wikidata=Q15979604}}, now a hotel, marks the approach to the city of {{Marker|name=[[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]]|type=city|wikidata=Q11797277}}. Here, the path passes one of the world's few remaining functional {{Marker|name=Newport Transporter Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q1573693}} and the rich bird habitats of the {{Marker|name=Newport Wetlands|type=see|wikidata=Q13653049}} RSPB reserve. The final leg enters Monmouthshire, passing through the village of {{Marker|name=[[Caldicot]]|type=city|wikidata=Q722585}} and under the shadow of the massive Second Severn Crossing. The journey concludes in the historic border town of {{Marker|name=[[Chepstow]]|type=city|wikidata=Q771986}}, where the path ends at {{Marker|name=Chepstow Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q1070187}}, the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. The path also meets the {{Marker|name=[[Offa's Dyke Path]]|type=go|lat=51.647957|long=-2.672278}} at this point. ==Stay safe== Although few of the villages and towns along the route have hospitals or medical centres, fixed line telephones and mobiles are common and in any emergency you should just dial {{phone|999}}}. Then tell the emergency operator whether you need the Fire, Police or Ambulance services. When it's less urgent than a 999 call, contact the local police in England and Wales on {{phone|101}}}. This number should be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some parts of the path run along the tops of cliffs. Be careful of undercutting erosion near the edge. Also when at sea level be aware of tide changes to avoid being cut off as the tide comes in. There are no dangerous wild animals in the U.K. but be aware of livestock in field, some cows and bulls can get annoyed and have been known in rare cases to injure. The only plant to be careful of is the stinging nettle, which for most people is only an annoying irritant. Don't refer to the Welsh as "English". [[File:Llwybr clawdd offa.jpg|thumb|Offa's Dyke Path]] ==Go next== Head inland: * [[Offa's Dyke Path]] is a popular walking route through the border regions of England and Wales. The dyke itself (Clawdd Offa in Welsh) has partially disappeared in places, although in the parts where it is preserved. All of Offa’s Dyke Path follows legally defined Rights of Way for all walkers and is clearly signed with an acorn symbol. Some sections are also available for horse riders and cyclists. * [[Snowdonia National Park]], stunning maintain, and glacial valley landscape. * [[Brecon Beacons National Park]] the Black Mountain as well as a vast array of moorland, forests, valleys, waterfalls, lakes, caves and gorges. * [[Pennine Way]] {{mi|429}} walk running the spine of England from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders * [[Coast To Coast Walk]] a 190-mile long-distance walking trail in England which crosses the North of England from St Bees in Cumbria on the West coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire on the East coast. Move on to the English coast, such as the: * Cumbria Coastal Way - from Lancashire to the Scottish border. * [http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/ South West Coast Path] - {{mi|630}}, running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Or explore the continental coastline * [[E9 European Coast Path]] Portugal to Estonia. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|52.39|-4|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} emyyvfht79uvzct3bqis7z6xqwnospl 5289253 5289252 2026-06-07T22:01:45Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* Eat */ I doubt you'll go more than 10 miles without finding a village. 5289253 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WalesCoastPath-banner-01.jpg}} The '''Wales Coast Path''' (''Llwybr Arfordir Cymru'' in [[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]) is a National Trail which follows the entire coastline of [[Wales]], the first country in the world to have such a trail. It officially opened in May 2012, and offers a {{mi|870}} walking route from [[Chepstow]] in the south to [[Queensferry]] (near Chester) in the north. In 2011 the path was voted by National Geographic magazine as the second-best coastal destination in the world. ==Understand== {{seealso| Walking in the United Kingdom}} This trail offers a deep dive into Welsh maritime history and natural beauty, passing through eleven nature reserves, two national parks ([[Snowdonia National Park|Snowdonia]] and the [[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park|Pembrokeshire Coast]]), and five national landscapes: the Clwydian Range, [[Anglesey]], the [[Llŷn|Llŷn Peninsula]], the [[Gower Peninsula]] and the Wye Valley. As well as providing impressive coastal scenery, the path takes in the country's capital, [[Cardiff]], and three other important cities: [[Swansea]], [[Newport (Wales)|Newport]] and [[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]]. There are a number of historic castles and bridges to see and explore along the way. The Welsh coast has over 30 beaches designated [http://www.blueflag.global/ Blue Flag] quality. The trail was formed by joining together facilities and resources from 16 local government authorities, two national parks and Natural Resources Wales. Some areas already had established paths, such as the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path and the Llŷn Coastal Path. New sections of trail joined these together to complete the entire route. The path takes you along some stunning cliffs and long sandy and stony beaches as well as some wide river estuaries. The rocky coastline and large river estuaries provide excellent birdwatching opportunities, with good chances of seeing cormorants, puffins and many waders. If you are lucky you may also see bottlenose dolphins, otters and grey seals. While most of the trail is really suitable only for walkers, some specific paved sections are adapted for cyclists, families with pushchairs, and those with restricted mobility. ==Prepare== While digital navigation is the modern standard, you might prefer the reliability of paper [http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Ordnance Survey] maps for this route. [[Hiking]] footwear is recommended, alongside waterproof sandals or equivalent gear for sand and rock pools. Waterproof clothing is mandatory even on sunny days, as the Welsh climate is famously wet and unpredictable. While much of the path involves stiles and steep gradients, some sections (like those sharing National Cycle Route 5) are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. When planning places to stay, check with the hotels if they are prepared to transfer your luggage; there are also a number of companies that provide [https://www.walescoastpath.gov.uk/plan-your-visit/planning-carrying-help/?lang=en luggage transfer] services so you do not need to carry everything in a heavy backpack. ===Eat=== As many of the towns along the way are tourist destinations, there are ample opportunities to sample pub lunches and seafood. You do not need to carry a camping stove or heavy food supplies. Don't miss the chance to taste Welsh lamb or laverbread, which is made from seaweed. There is generally a town or small village at least every {{convert|10|miles}} along the coast, and even the smallest of Welsh villages seem to have a Spar shop for daily snacks and supplies. ===Drink=== Tap water in Wales is of high quality and safe to drink, so you can easily refill bottles at your accommodations or in towns. A small rucksack with enough drinking water for 10 to 20 miles should be enough for most stretches. If there are restaurants and cafés along your specific route, you can rely on those for refreshments. Avoid drinking from wild streams due to potential agricultural runoff. ===Sleep=== Check the town pages along the route for hotels, bed and breakfast guest houses and caravan/camp-sites. A number of interesting places to sleep are available, including a couple of lighthouses converted into hotels. During peak summer months, reservations are highly recommended. While there are many organized campsites, be aware that wild camping is generally not permitted without the express permission of the landowner. ===Climate=== For its latitude, Wales has a mild maritime climate. However, the winter can be a little cold and windy for hiking, and at any time of the year you must be prepared for rain. Summer is the most popular time to hike, but cliff-top paths can be hazardous during periods of high wind. ===Environment=== The path runs through delicate ecosystems and eleven nature reserves. Hikers are expected to follow the Countryside Code and "Leave No Trace." To protect the landscape, ensure your boots are cleaned of mud before moving between different regions to prevent the spread of invasive plant seeds or soil-borne diseases. ==Get in== [[File:ConwyBridges-01.jpg|thumbnail|By foot, by car, by train between Conwy and Llandudno Junction]] [[File:SouthStack-Stena-01c.jpg|thumbnail|By boat: Holyhead-Dublin ferry passing the South Stack lighthouse on Anglesey]] [[File:Doctor Who Experience (8105520673).jpg|thumbnail|100px|By time machine: the [[:w:TARDIS|TARDIS]] often visits Cardiff Bay]] The north trailhead is on the [[Chester]] Canal just over the English border. From a small park called {{marker|type=go|name=The Cop|lat=53.1938 |long=-2.9045}} (¾-mile walk from Chester Cathedral), follow the canal towpath signed as the Dee Coastal Path for 1 mile, until you reach the border and the official start of the Wales Coast Path. The southern end is at {{marker|type=go|name=[[Chepstow]] Riverside|lat=51.6456|long=-2.6713}} on the banks of the River Wye. From the Town Gate, descend High Street and Bridge Street ½ mile to the Chepstow Bridge. Instead of crossing the bridge into England, turn right onto The Back, a short riverside path that leads you to the Wales Coast Path end marker. === On foot === If 870 miles is not long enough for you, a circular walk can be made by adding the [[Offa's Dyke Path]] which connects with both ends of the coastal path providing a full circle of the country. === By plane === The closest (but still a drive) main international airports are {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Birmingham|Birmingham Airport]]|wikidata=Q8719}} ({{IATA|BHX}}) and {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Manchester Airport]]|wikidata=Q8694}} ({{IATA|MAN}}). {{Marker|name=Cardiff Airport|type=go|wikidata=Q8994}} ({{IATA|CEG}}) and {{Marker|name=Bristol Airport|type=go|wikidata=Q8725}} also have some European flights while {{marker|type=go|name=Anglesey Airport|wikidata= Q540512}} ({{IATA|VLY}}) just has a domestic service to Cardiff. === By car === From England, the M56 will get you to the northern end of the trail while the M4-M48 Severn Bridge will get you to the southern end. === By train === [[Chester#By train|Chester]] is a rail hub for North Wales and North West England, receiving trains from [[London Euston]], [[Manchester]], [[Liverpool]], [[Crewe (England)|Crewe]], [[Wrexham]] and [[Holyhead]], among many others. The station is a 2-mile walk to the trailhead, or just over 1 mile to The Cop park described above. [[Chepstow#By train|Chepstow]] is on the line from [[Newport (Wales)|Newport]] to [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]], and also receives trains from [[Cardiff]] Central. The start of the trail is ½ mile from the station. [[Cardiff#By train|Cardiff]] and [[Swansea#By train|Swansea]] are on the main line from London. [[Aberystwyth]] and some of the west coast towns can be reached from [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[Shrewsbury (England)|Shrewsbury]], while the north coast towns can be reached via the North Wales Coast Line from [[Manchester]] and [[Crewe (England)|Crewe]]. === By bus === * [http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express] provide a service to Chester. === By boat === To [[Holyhead]] there are ferries from [[Dublin]] and [[Dún Laoghaire]]; and to [[Fishguard]] from [[Rosslare]]. A number of towns with harbours have private moorings. ==Walk== {{Mapframe|52.39|-4|width=500|height=660|zoom=8}} {{mapshapes|Q656280}} {{RouteSection|name=Start at Welsh border to Prestatyn|length=29 mi}} The journey begins at the {{Marker|name=Wales/England border|type=go|lat=53.183195|long=-2.920433}}, where a stone monolith marks the official start of the 870-mile Wales Coast Path. From here, the trail follows the embankments of the River Dee along a flat, paved shared-use path. You will soon enter {{Marker|name=[[Queensferry]]|type=city|lat=53.210363|long=-3.017015}} and pass under the {{Marker|name=Blue Bridge|type=see|lat=53.210363|long=-3.017015}}, a 1927 bascule bridge that serves as a local landmark. The path continues through the industrial landscape of {{Marker|name=Shotton|type=city|wikidata=Q2355142}}, following the "New Cut" of the river. As you head west, the industry gives way to the vast salt marshes of the Dee Estuary. The path leads directly to {{Marker|name=[[Flint (Wales)|Flint]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1428848}}, where you can explore the ruins of {{Marker|name=Flint castle|type=see|lat=53.251799|long=-3.129957}}. Built by Edward I starting in 1277, it features a unique detached keep and was the site where Richard II was famously betrayed in 1399. Beyond Flint, the route passes the coastal villages of {{Marker|name=Bagillt|type=city|wikidata=Q3401133}} and {{Marker|name=Greenfield|type=city|wikidata=Q5603927}}, the latter of which provides access to the historic Basingwerk Abbey nearby. Continuing toward {{Marker|name=Mostyn|type=city|wikidata=Q2424760}}, you will spot the TSS Duke of Lancaster, a former passenger ferry known locally as the "Fun Ship," permanently docked at Llanerch-y-Mor. The landscape becomes increasingly wild as you reach {{Marker|name=Ffynnongroyw|type=city|wikidata=Q114246131}} and the {{Marker|name=Dee Estuary - Point of Ayr RSPB nature reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q5249904}}. This is a critical habitat for overwintering birds like godwits and knots. Rounding the northernmost point of mainland Wales, you'll find the {{Marker|name=Point of Ayr lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q11753150}} rising from the sands of {{Marker|name=Talacre|type=city|wikidata=Q7678779}}. The final stretch follows the coast through the Gronant Dunes, the only place in Wales where little terns still breed, before arriving at the finish of this section in the seaside town of {{Marker|name=[[Prestatyn]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1813948}}. {{RouteSection|name=North Wales Path|length=60 mi}} This stretch guides hikers away from the Dee Estuary and along the popular resort coastline of North Wales. The journey begins at {{Marker|name=Prestatyn beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356946}}, a Blue Flag destination. Nearby, hikers will find the {{Marker|name=Start of [[Offa's Dyke Path]]|type=go|lat=53.342558|long=-3.412501}}, marked by a sculpture indicating the northern terminus of the 177-mile National Trail that spans the length of the Welsh border. Leaving Prestatyn, the path follows the sea wall toward {{Marker|name=[[Rhyl]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2020203}}, a town characterized by its long sandy beaches and seaside amusements. Crossing the border from Denbighshire into Conwy, the trail reaches Pensarn and the vast stretch of {{Marker|name=Abergele Pensarn Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356941}}, another Blue Flag site noted for its expansive views of the Irish Sea. The route continues through the modern waterfront of {{Marker|name=[[Colwyn Bay]]|type=city|wikidata=Q527467}}. Here, you can see the restored {{Marker|name=Victoria Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q7926957}}, which originally opened in 1900. Rounding the corner past {{Marker|name=Rhos on Sea beach|type=do|lat=53.304313|long=-3.737254}} at {{Marker|name=Rhos-on-Sea|type=city|wikidata=Q2075495}}, the path climbs toward the elegant Victorian resort of {{Marker|name=[[Llandudno]]|type=city|wikidata=Q996492}}. The town is famous for the {{Marker|name=Llandudno Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q6661256}}—the longest in Wales—and the limestone headland of the Great Orme. Perched on the cliffs is the {{Marker|name=Great Orme Lighthouse|type=sleep|wikidata=Q28465908}}, a fortress-style building from 1862 that has been converted into a unique hotel. The path then turns south toward {{Marker|name=Deganwy|type=city|wikidata=Q1062506}} and {{Marker|name=[[Llandudno Junction]]|type=city|lat=53.284|long=-3.809}} to cross the River Conwy. This crossing is home to the famous {{Marker|name=Conwy bridges|type=see|lat=53.280701|long=-3.823503}}, including Thomas Telford’s suspension bridge and Robert Stephenson’s tubular railway bridge. On the western bank sits {{Marker|name=[[Conwy]]|type=city|wikidata=Q634054}}, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The skyline is dominated by {{Marker|name=Conwy castle|type=see|wikidata=Q756830}}, where visitors can walk the ramparts for views of the town and river. Within the medieval walls, the Elizabethan townhouse Plas Mawr is a highlight. For those staying overnight, the {{Marker|name=YHA Conwy|type=sleep|wikidata=Q111116688}} is located on the hill overlooking the town. The final leg of this section passes through the coastal villages of Penmaenmawr and {{Marker|name=[[Llanfairfechan]]|type=city|wikidata=Q787395}}, where the mountains of Snowdonia (Eryri) begin to drop steeply into the sea. Crossing into Gwynedd, the trail concludes at {{Marker|name=[[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]]|type=city|wikidata=Q234178}}, home to the elegant, Grade II* listed {{Marker|name=Garth Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q5524374}}, which stretches 460 meters into the Menai Strait. {{RouteSection|name=Anglesey Coastal Path|length=124 mi}} [[File:Beaumaris Castle.jpg|thumbnail|Beaumaris Castle]] The path around the Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn) is a spectacular journey through a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Starting from the suspension bridge at {{Marker|name=[[Menai Bridge]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2655856}}, the trail heads east through the quiet village of Llandegfan toward the elegant town of {{Marker|name=[[Beaumaris]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1992389}}. This town is a hub for hikers, featuring the {{Marker|name=Beaumaris Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q4877530}} and the 17th-century Courthouse. The crowning jewel here is {{Marker|name=Beaumaris Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q756815}}, a masterpiece of symmetry and the last of Edward I's coastal strongholds. Continuing to the eastern tip of the island at Penmon, you will encounter the {{Marker|name=Trwyn Du Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q1324554}}, which guides ships through the Puffin Island passage. The path then turns west along the northern coast, passing the vast sands of {{Marker|name=Llanddona beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107327108}} and the expansive {{Marker|name=Red Wharf Bay|type=see|wikidata=Q3405755}}. After passing through the popular resort of {{Marker|name=[[Benllech]]|type=city|wikidata=Q402177}} and the picturesque fishing village of {{Marker|name=[[Moelfre]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3397276}}, the terrain becomes more rugged. On the northern heights, you'll find the distinctive {{Marker|name=Point Lynas Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q7208082}}, followed by the industrial heritage of {{Marker|name=[[Amlwch]]|type=city|wikidata=Q472667}}, where the {{Marker|name=Amlwch lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q4747079}} stands watch over the historic copper-exporting harbor. After enjoying the Blue Flag waters at {{Marker|name=Church Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q107356931}} beach, the path crosses the Stanley Embankment into Holy Island. The bustling port of {{Marker|name=[[Holyhead]]|type=city|lat=53.309|long=-4.632}} features the historic {{Marker|name=Holyhead Mail Pier Light|type=see|wikidata=Q15224748}}. The highlights of Holy Island are found on the western cliffs: the stunning {{Marker|name=South Stack Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q15278727}}, accessible via a zigzagging staircase, and the {{Marker|name=South Stack Cliffs RSPB reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q7568531}}, where puffins and choughs nest. Nearby, the {{Marker|name=Holyhead Mountain Hut Circles|type=see|wikidata=Q24182244}} (Ty Mawr) offer a glimpse into Iron Age life. After a stop for refreshments at the {{Marker|name=South Stack Cafe|type=drink|lat=53.30516|long=-4.690879}}, the trail passes the sandy cove of {{Marker|name=Porth Dafarch|type=do|wikidata=Q107356930}} beach—home to the {{Marker|name=Anglesey Outdoor Centre|type=sleep|lat=53.293593|long=-4.644302}}—and enters {{Marker|name=[[Trearddur]]|type=city|wikidata=Q628633}}. Heading south, you cross Four Mile Bridge and pass the {{Marker|name=Valley Wetlands RSPB reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q7912305}} toward the surfing hub of {{Marker|name=[[Rhosneigr]]|type=city|wikidata=Q7321494}}. The southern coast offers ancient history at the {{Marker|name=Barclodiad y Gawres|type=see|wikidata=Q807965}} neolithic burial chamber. Passing through {{Marker|name=[[Aberffraw]]|type=city|wikidata=Q319576}}, the route reaches the ethereal Ynys Llanddwyn. Here, the {{Marker|name=Llanddwyn Island Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q15242551}} stands near the ruins of St Dwynwen's church, adjacent to the massive dunes of {{Marker|name=Llanddwyn Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356924}} near {{Marker|name=[[Newborough (Anglesey)|Newborough]]|type=city|wikidata=Q914316}}. The circuit concludes by passing Llanidan and the massive {{Marker|name=Britannia Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q918066}}, finishing in the village with the world-famous long name, {{Marker|name=[[Llanfairpwllgwyngyll]]|type=city|wikidata=Q322}}. {{RouteSection|name=Bangor to Caernarfon|length=11 mi}} This 11-mile stretch follows the scenic banks of the Menai Strait, providing constant views across the water to the Isle of Anglesey. Starting in {{Marker|name=[[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]]|type=city|wikidata=Q234178}}, the path leads toward the architectural marvel of the {{Marker|name=Menai Suspension Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q581526}}. Designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826, this was the world's first modern suspension bridge and remains the primary pedestrian link for those wishing to cross onto the island. The trail proceeds southwest, often following the line of the old railway and quiet coastal lanes. You will pass through the picturesque village of {{Marker|name=Y Felinheli|type=city|wikidata=Q3398922}} (formerly known as Port Dinorwic), once a busy port for exporting slate from the Dinorwic Quarry. The final leg of this section offers a grand approach to the historic town of {{Marker|name=[[Caernarfon]]|type=city|wikidata=Q428829}}, where the path terminates in the shadow of the massive stone walls of the castle. {{RouteSection|name=Caernarfon to Porthmadog|length=91 mi}} [[File:Aberdaron - Porth Meudwy.jpg|thumbnail|Porth Meudwy near Aberdaron]] This 91-mile journey covers the Llŷn Coastal Path, a rugged and remote section that skirts the edges of the Llŷn Peninsula. The section begins in Caernarfon, where the path passes beneath the towering walls of {{Marker|name=Caernarfon Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q275128}}, an immense medieval fortress that overlooks the harbor and the Menai Strait. Heading south, the trail follows the coastline to the popular seaside village of {{Marker|name=[[Dinas Dinlle]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3402467}}, known for its steep pebble ridge and the sandy expanse of {{Marker|name=Dinas Dinlle beach|type=do|lat=53.084578|long=-4.336663}}. The route then enters a more secluded landscape, passing through the historic pilgrimage village of Clynnog Fawr, the granite-quarrying village of Trefor, and the sheltered bays of Morfa Nefyn. Rounding the tip of the peninsula, the trail reaches Llangwnnadl and the remote village of Aberdaron, historically the last stop for pilgrims traveling to Bardsey Island. From here, the path climbs the slopes of {{Marker|name=[[Rhiw]]|type=city|lat=52.821|long=-4.474}} and passes the small hamlet of Pentowyn before descending into the upscale sailing resort of {{Marker|name=[[Abersoch]]|type=city|wikidata=Q319710}}. Here, the sheltered {{Marker|name=Abersoch Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356918}} is famous for its colorful beach huts. Continuing eastward, you pass through the wooded headlands of Llanbedrog to reach {{Marker|name=[[Pwllheli]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1025821}}, the peninsula's main market town. Its south-facing beach, {{Marker|name=Marian y De|type=do|wikidata=Q123520155}} beach, offers miles of sand. The trail then winds through Llanystywmdwy, the childhood home of David Lloyd George, toward the Victorian resort of {{Marker|name=[[Criccieth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1139893}}. Perched on a rocky promontory between two beaches is {{Marker|name=Criccieth Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q1139896}}, a native Welsh fortress later expanded by the English. The final leg leads across the reclaimed marshland of the Glaslyn Estuary to finish in the busy harbor town of {{Marker|name=[[Porthmadog]]|type=city|wikidata=Q950671}}. {{RouteSection|name=Porthmadog to Machynlleth|length=69 mi}} This 69-mile stretch traverses the historic county of Meirionnydd, where the mountains of the Snowdonia National Park (Eryri) meet the sea. Leaving Porthmadog, the path skirts the estuary toward the famous Italianate village of {{Marker|name=[[Portmeirion]]|type=city|wikidata=Q737888}}, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. The trail then heads south along the coastal flats to {{Marker|name=[[Harlech]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1024935}}, dominated by the UNESCO-listed {{Marker|name=Harlech Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q540964}}. This medieval fortress sits atop a sheer rocky crag that, centuries ago, was lapped by the sea. The path continues through a series of coastal villages including Llandanwg, Pensarn, Llanbedr, and Tal-y-bont before reaching the popular resort of {{Marker|name=[[Barmouth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q672545}}. Here, the wide sands of {{Marker|name=Barmouth beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356910}} are a major draw. One of the highlights of the entire Wales Coast Path is crossing the Mawddach Estuary via the {{Marker|name=Barmouth Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q4861279}}—a magnificent 820-meter timber viaduct that carries both a rail line and a footway. For those with extra time, a detour inland leads to the scenic {{Marker|name=[[Penmaenpool]]|type=city|wikidata=Q7163104}} and the market town of {{Marker|name=[[Dolgellau]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1235510}}. South of the estuary, the path reaches the village of {{Marker|name=[[Fairbourne]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3402580}}, known for its miniature railway. The terrain becomes more elevated as you pass through Llwyngwril and Tonfannau before descending to {{Marker|name=[[Tywyn]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2272941}}, where the promenade overlooks the Blue Flag {{Marker|name=Tywyn beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356908}}. Rounding the coast to the mouth of the River Dyfi, you arrive at the picturesque sailing village of {{Marker|name=[[Aberdyfi]]|type=city|wikidata=Q319536}}. Because there is no pedestrian bridge across the lower Dyfi, the trail turns inland, following the river through the village of Pennal and crossing the border into Powys. This section concludes in the historic "ancient capital" of {{Marker|name=[[Machynlleth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q675460}}. {{RouteSection|name=Ceredigion Coast Path|length=65 mi}} This stretch follows the sweeping curve of Cardigan Bay, beginning just south of Machynlleth. Before crossing the border from Powys into Ceredigion, the trail passes near the {{Marker|name=Cors Dyfi nature reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q5173117}}, home to the famous Dyfi Osprey Project. Continuing west, you reach the {{Marker|name=Ynys-hir RSPB reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q8054060}}, a diverse landscape of oak woodland and saltmarsh that was famously a filming location for Springwatch. The path winds through the villages of Tre'r-ddol and Furnace, where you can see the {{Marker|name=Dyfi Furnace|type=see|wikidata=Q12056811}}, a beautifully restored 18th-century charcoal blast furnace. Reaching the coast, the trail opens up at {{Marker|name=Ynyslas|type=see|wikidata=Q8054078}}, a stunning nature reserve of sand dunes and a submerged forest visible at low tide. This leads into the Blue Flag sands of {{Marker|name=Borth Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356905}} and the village of {{Marker|name=[[Borth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q894252}}. After climbing the cliffs at Clarach, the path descends into the university town of {{Marker|name=[[Aberystwyth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q213154}}. Here, you can ride the {{Marker|name=Aberystwyth Cliff Railway|type=see|wikidata=Q4667224}}, the longest electric funicular in Britain, or stroll along the {{Marker|name=Royal Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q7374719}}. For inland adventures, this is the hub for visiting {{Marker|name=[[Devil's Bridge]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3398339}} and Ponterwyd. Heading south, the trail passes through the coastal hamlets of Llanrhystud, Llanon, and {{Marker|name=[[Aberarth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3399358}} before reaching the Georgian harbor town of {{Marker|name=[[Aberaeron]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1765460}}, famous for its colorful houses and honey ice cream. Further along is the seaside resort of {{Marker|name=[[New Quay]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2039004}}, where {{Marker|name=New Quay Harbour Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356900}} provides a perfect spot for dolphin watching. The final rugged section of the Ceredigion path features some of the county's most iconic coves, including the Blue Flag beaches at {{Marker|name=[[Llangrannog]]|type=city|wikidata=Q927739}}, Penbryn, and {{Marker|name=Tresaith Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q31845059}}, which features a dramatic waterfall cascading directly onto the sand. After passing through the twin bays of {{Marker|name=[[Aberporth]]|type=do|wikidata=Q319672}}, the trail rounds the headland at Mwnt and Gwbert, finishing in the historic town of {{Marker|name=[[Cardigan]]|type=city|wikidata=Q779813}} on the banks of the River Teifi. {{RouteSection|name=Pembrokeshire Coast Path|length=186 mi}} The path crosses into Pembrokeshire at the Teifi estuary, leading directly to the historic {{Marker|name=St. Dogmaels Abbey|type=see|wikidata=Q12067908}}, a 12th-century Tironensian foundation. From here, the trail reaches the expansive {{Marker|name=Poppit Sands|type=do|wikidata=Q7229534}}, a Blue Flag beach marking the official northern start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail. Nearby, hikers can find accommodation at the {{Marker|name=YHA Poppit Sands|type=sleep|lat=52.107164|long=-4.713528}}. The terrain becomes increasingly rugged as you pass the dramatic folding rocks of {{Marker|name=Ceibwr Bay|type=see|wikidata=Q5057357}} and the {{Marker|name=Carreg Coetan Arthur|type=see|wikidata=Q1044900}} burial chamber, a Neolithic tomb near {{Marker|name=[[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]]|type=city|wikidata=Q914291}}. After rounding the headlands of Cwm-yr-Eglwys and Pwllgwaelod, the path reaches the ferry port of {{Marker|name=[[Fishguard]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1018730}} and neighboring Goodwick. To the west lies the remote Pen Caer peninsula, home to the {{Marker|name=Strumble Head Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q7625316}}, one of the best spots in Wales for spotting porpoises and seals. Continuing south through the former industrial harbors of {{Marker|name=[[Abercastle]]|type=city|wikidata=Q399544}}, {{Marker|name=[[Porthgain]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3404798}}, and the "Blue Lagoon" at {{Marker|name=[[Abereiddy]]|type=city|wikidata=Q4667060}}, the trail reaches the surfer's paradise of {{Marker|name=Whitesands beach|type=do|wikidata=Q7996233}}. This is the gateway to {{Marker|name=[[St Davids]]|type=city|wikidata=Q648732}}, Britain's smallest city, centered around its magnificent cathedral. The path then winds past the colorful harbor of {{Marker|name=[[Solva]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1022259}} and the massive pebble bank of {{Marker|name=Newgale beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356891}}. The central Pembrokeshire section features the Blue Flag sands of {{Marker|name=Broad Haven Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356888}} and leads around the Marloes Peninsula, offering views of the puffin-rich island of [[Skomer]]. At the mouth of the Milford Haven waterway stands the {{Marker|name=St. Ann's Head Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q7586969}} and the sheltered {{Marker|name=Dale beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356886}}. After navigating the industrial and maritime landscape of {{Marker|name=[[Milford Haven]]|type=city|wikidata=Q991055}} and the hidden reaches of the Daugleddau estuary near Lawrenny, the trail visits the medieval {{Marker|name=[[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1762242}} and its massive castle. The final stretch is a succession of world-class beaches and limestone cliffs. From the surfing waters of Freshwater East and the dunes of Manorbier, the path passes the resort of {{Marker|name=Lydstep beach|type=do|wikidata=Q24677872}} before arriving at the iconic walled town of {{Marker|name=[[Tenby]]|type=city|wikidata=Q558878}}. Tenby boasts three Blue Flag beaches: {{Marker|name=South beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356879}}, {{Marker|name=Tenby Castle Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356878}}, and {{Marker|name=North Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356877}}. The path concludes by passing through {{Marker|name=[[Saundersfoot]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3405190}}—home to {{Marker|name=Saundersfoot Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356876}} and {{Marker|name=Coppet Hall Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356875}}—to finish at {{Marker|name=Amroth beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356873}} in {{Marker|name=[[Amroth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q4748719}} at the Carmarthenshire border. {{RouteSection|name=Amroth to Llanelli|length=68 mi}} This section traverses the diverse coastline of Carmarthenshire, from legendary speed-testing sands to historic marshlands. Leaving Amroth, you soon reach {{Marker|name=[[Pendine]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3403473}}, home to the famous {{Marker|name=Pendine Sands|type=see|wikidata=Q1800335}}, a 7-mile flat beach that hosted numerous land speed record attempts in the 1920s. The path then moves toward {{Marker|name=[[Laugharne]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1965490}}, the village famously associated with poet Dylan Thomas; his writing shed overlooks the Taf estuary. The trail continues through {{Marker|name=[[Llansteffan]]|type=city|wikidata=Q13644944}}, where a medieval castle guards the mouth of the River Tywi. The route takes a loop inland through the county town of {{Marker|name=[[Carmarthen]]|type=city|wikidata=Q835835}}, the oldest continuously inhabited town in Wales, to cross the river. Returning to the coast at {{Marker|name=[[Ferryside]]|type=city|wikidata=Q5445551}}, the path heads toward {{Marker|name=[[Kidwelly]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3395358}}, notable for its remarkably well-preserved Norman castle. The landscape then shifts to the scenic Millennium Coastal Park, an award-winning transformation of former industrial land. Here you will find the 8-mile golden expanse of {{Marker|name=Cefn Sidan|type=do|wikidata=Q1194493}} beach at Pembrey. Following the path through the harbor of {{Marker|name=[[Burry Port]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2253279}}, look for the distinctive {{Marker|name=Burry Port Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q5000542}}, a white harbor light built in the 1830s. The section finishes in the industrial and rugby-loving town of {{Marker|name=[[Llanelli]]|type=city|wikidata=Q990125}}, before passing through Bynea to cross the Loughor Bridge into Swansea territory. {{RouteSection|name=Llanelli to Port Talbot|length=97 mi}} This expansive section rounds the world-famous Gower Peninsula, the UK's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. After passing the cockle-picking village of Penclawdd, the trail navigates the salt marshes of the North Gower coast. On the far northwestern tip, the unique cast-iron {{Marker|name=Whiteford Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q3739820}} stands in the surf of Whiteford Sands. The path then rounds the iconic Rhossili Bay and heads toward the village of {{Marker|name=Port Eynon|type=city|wikidata=Q7230620}}. Here, the {{Marker|name=Port Eynon Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q107356870}} beach offers excellent bathing, and hikers can stay at the {{Marker|name=YHA Port Eynon|type=sleep|lat=51.545041|long=-4.210321}}, housed in a historic former lifeboat station. The South Gower coast is a succession of breathtaking limestone cliffs and Blue Flag bays, including {{Marker|name=Caswell Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q5050953}}, {{Marker|name=Langland Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q6486177}}, and the rocky {{Marker|name=Bracelet Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q4953242}}. Rounding the Mumbles Head, the trail enters the gentler waters of Swansea Bay. You'll pass the historic {{Marker|name=Mumbles Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q6935359}}, an 1898 Victorian structure, and the seaside suburb of Mumbles before following the 5-mile promenade into the city of {{Marker|name=[[Swansea]]|type=city|wikidata=Q23051}}. Continuing east, the path transitions from urban scenery to the heavy industrial landscape of Neath Port Talbot. The skyline is dominated by the massive {{Marker|name=Port Talbot Steelworks|type=see|wikidata=Q7230974}}, one of Europe's largest industrial sites. The section concludes near the town of {{Marker|name=[[Port Talbot]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1072019}} and the historic estate of Margam, famous for its abbey and deer park. [[File:GlamorganHeritageCoast.JPG|thumbnail|Southerndown - Dunraven bay]] [[File:Cardiff Bay.JPG|thumbnail|Cardiff Bay]] {{RouteSection|name=Port Talbot to Chepstow|length=110 mi}} The final stretch of the Wales Coast Path journeys through the industrial heartlands and dramatic limestone cliffs of South East Wales. Leaving Port Talbot, the trail enters the Vale of Glamorgan, home to the spectacular {{Marker|name=Glamorgan Heritage Coast|type=see|wikidata=Q25170257}}. This 14-mile stretch is defined by unique Jurassic-era cliffs and rocky shores, beginning near the popular surfing spot at {{Marker|name=Rest Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q25556308}} and the seaside town of {{Marker|name=[[Porthcawl]]|type=city|wikidata=Q39480}}. Heading east, the path passes the golden dunes of {{Marker|name=Trecco Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q107356863}} and moves toward the mouth of the River Ogmore. Here, hikers can explore the remains of {{Marker|name=Ogmore Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q1789059}}, a 12th-century fortress, before crossing the river via stepping stones (tide permitting). The trail then leads to {{Marker|name=[[Southerndown]]|type=city|wikidata=Q7570735}} and the dramatic {{Marker|name=Dunraven Bay and Park|type=see|lat=51.440674|long=-3.603262}}, where the layered rock formations are among the most striking in Britain. Nearby, the active {{Marker|name=Nash Point Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q15717627}}, built in 1832, stands as a guardian of the Bristol Channel. The path continues past the villages of {{Marker|name=[[Gileston]]|type=city|wikidata=Q5561752}} and {{Marker|name=[[Rhoose]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3400633}}, skirting the edge of the cliffs near Cardiff Airport. Soon, the trail reaches the bustling resort of {{Marker|name=[[Barry]]|type=city|wikidata=Q809009}}, famous for the amusement parks at {{Marker|name=Whitmore Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q31845008}}. After passing through {{Marker|name=[[Sully]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3403407}} and rounding the headland to {{Marker|name=[[Penarth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q427792}}, hikers find the elegant {{Marker|name=Penarth Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q7162267}}, a restored Art Deco masterpiece. Crossing the barrage into {{Marker|name=[[Cardiff]] Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q3396731}}, the path enters the Welsh capital, passing the Senedd and the Wales Millennium Centre. Moving into the Gwent Levels, the scenery becomes flat and atmospheric. Along the estuary, the {{Marker|name=West Usk Lighthouse|type=sleep|wikidata=Q15979604}}, now a hotel, marks the approach to the city of {{Marker|name=[[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]]|type=city|wikidata=Q11797277}}. Here, the path passes one of the world's few remaining functional {{Marker|name=Newport Transporter Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q1573693}} and the rich bird habitats of the {{Marker|name=Newport Wetlands|type=see|wikidata=Q13653049}} RSPB reserve. The final leg enters Monmouthshire, passing through the village of {{Marker|name=[[Caldicot]]|type=city|wikidata=Q722585}} and under the shadow of the massive Second Severn Crossing. The journey concludes in the historic border town of {{Marker|name=[[Chepstow]]|type=city|wikidata=Q771986}}, where the path ends at {{Marker|name=Chepstow Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q1070187}}, the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. The path also meets the {{Marker|name=[[Offa's Dyke Path]]|type=go|lat=51.647957|long=-2.672278}} at this point. ==Stay safe== Although few of the villages and towns along the route have hospitals or medical centres, fixed line telephones and mobiles are common and in any emergency you should just dial {{phone|999}}}. Then tell the emergency operator whether you need the Fire, Police or Ambulance services. When it's less urgent than a 999 call, contact the local police in England and Wales on {{phone|101}}}. This number should be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some parts of the path run along the tops of cliffs. Be careful of undercutting erosion near the edge. Also when at sea level be aware of tide changes to avoid being cut off as the tide comes in. There are no dangerous wild animals in the U.K. but be aware of livestock in field, some cows and bulls can get annoyed and have been known in rare cases to injure. The only plant to be careful of is the stinging nettle, which for most people is only an annoying irritant. Don't refer to the Welsh as "English". [[File:Llwybr clawdd offa.jpg|thumb|Offa's Dyke Path]] ==Go next== Head inland: * [[Offa's Dyke Path]] is a popular walking route through the border regions of England and Wales. The dyke itself (Clawdd Offa in Welsh) has partially disappeared in places, although in the parts where it is preserved. All of Offa’s Dyke Path follows legally defined Rights of Way for all walkers and is clearly signed with an acorn symbol. Some sections are also available for horse riders and cyclists. * [[Snowdonia National Park]], stunning maintain, and glacial valley landscape. * [[Brecon Beacons National Park]] the Black Mountain as well as a vast array of moorland, forests, valleys, waterfalls, lakes, caves and gorges. * [[Pennine Way]] {{mi|429}} walk running the spine of England from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders * [[Coast To Coast Walk]] a 190-mile long-distance walking trail in England which crosses the North of England from St Bees in Cumbria on the West coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire on the East coast. Move on to the English coast, such as the: * Cumbria Coastal Way - from Lancashire to the Scottish border. * [http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/ South West Coast Path] - {{mi|630}}, running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Or explore the continental coastline * [[E9 European Coast Path]] Portugal to Estonia. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|52.39|-4|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} 1r29nxsx1westnqyt2lze3am2z9nt2o 5289254 5289253 2026-06-07T22:05:17Z ThunderingTyphoons! 106394 /* By plane */ Really, these aren't right on the coast path?! 5289254 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WalesCoastPath-banner-01.jpg}} The '''Wales Coast Path''' (''Llwybr Arfordir Cymru'' in [[Welsh phrasebook|Welsh]]) is a National Trail which follows the entire coastline of [[Wales]], the first country in the world to have such a trail. It officially opened in May 2012, and offers a {{mi|870}} walking route from [[Chepstow]] in the south to [[Queensferry]] (near Chester) in the north. In 2011 the path was voted by National Geographic magazine as the second-best coastal destination in the world. ==Understand== {{seealso| Walking in the United Kingdom}} This trail offers a deep dive into Welsh maritime history and natural beauty, passing through eleven nature reserves, two national parks ([[Snowdonia National Park|Snowdonia]] and the [[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park|Pembrokeshire Coast]]), and five national landscapes: the Clwydian Range, [[Anglesey]], the [[Llŷn|Llŷn Peninsula]], the [[Gower Peninsula]] and the Wye Valley. As well as providing impressive coastal scenery, the path takes in the country's capital, [[Cardiff]], and three other important cities: [[Swansea]], [[Newport (Wales)|Newport]] and [[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]]. There are a number of historic castles and bridges to see and explore along the way. The Welsh coast has over 30 beaches designated [http://www.blueflag.global/ Blue Flag] quality. The trail was formed by joining together facilities and resources from 16 local government authorities, two national parks and Natural Resources Wales. Some areas already had established paths, such as the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path and the Llŷn Coastal Path. New sections of trail joined these together to complete the entire route. The path takes you along some stunning cliffs and long sandy and stony beaches as well as some wide river estuaries. The rocky coastline and large river estuaries provide excellent birdwatching opportunities, with good chances of seeing cormorants, puffins and many waders. If you are lucky you may also see bottlenose dolphins, otters and grey seals. While most of the trail is really suitable only for walkers, some specific paved sections are adapted for cyclists, families with pushchairs, and those with restricted mobility. ==Prepare== While digital navigation is the modern standard, you might prefer the reliability of paper [http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Ordnance Survey] maps for this route. [[Hiking]] footwear is recommended, alongside waterproof sandals or equivalent gear for sand and rock pools. Waterproof clothing is mandatory even on sunny days, as the Welsh climate is famously wet and unpredictable. While much of the path involves stiles and steep gradients, some sections (like those sharing National Cycle Route 5) are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. When planning places to stay, check with the hotels if they are prepared to transfer your luggage; there are also a number of companies that provide [https://www.walescoastpath.gov.uk/plan-your-visit/planning-carrying-help/?lang=en luggage transfer] services so you do not need to carry everything in a heavy backpack. ===Eat=== As many of the towns along the way are tourist destinations, there are ample opportunities to sample pub lunches and seafood. You do not need to carry a camping stove or heavy food supplies. Don't miss the chance to taste Welsh lamb or laverbread, which is made from seaweed. There is generally a town or small village at least every {{convert|10|miles}} along the coast, and even the smallest of Welsh villages seem to have a Spar shop for daily snacks and supplies. ===Drink=== Tap water in Wales is of high quality and safe to drink, so you can easily refill bottles at your accommodations or in towns. A small rucksack with enough drinking water for 10 to 20 miles should be enough for most stretches. If there are restaurants and cafés along your specific route, you can rely on those for refreshments. Avoid drinking from wild streams due to potential agricultural runoff. ===Sleep=== Check the town pages along the route for hotels, bed and breakfast guest houses and caravan/camp-sites. A number of interesting places to sleep are available, including a couple of lighthouses converted into hotels. During peak summer months, reservations are highly recommended. While there are many organized campsites, be aware that wild camping is generally not permitted without the express permission of the landowner. ===Climate=== For its latitude, Wales has a mild maritime climate. However, the winter can be a little cold and windy for hiking, and at any time of the year you must be prepared for rain. Summer is the most popular time to hike, but cliff-top paths can be hazardous during periods of high wind. ===Environment=== The path runs through delicate ecosystems and eleven nature reserves. Hikers are expected to follow the Countryside Code and "Leave No Trace." To protect the landscape, ensure your boots are cleaned of mud before moving between different regions to prevent the spread of invasive plant seeds or soil-borne diseases. ==Get in== [[File:ConwyBridges-01.jpg|thumbnail|By foot, by car, by train between Conwy and Llandudno Junction]] [[File:SouthStack-Stena-01c.jpg|thumbnail|By boat: Holyhead-Dublin ferry passing the South Stack lighthouse on Anglesey]] [[File:Doctor Who Experience (8105520673).jpg|thumbnail|100px|By time machine: the [[:w:TARDIS|TARDIS]] often visits Cardiff Bay]] The north trailhead is on the [[Chester]] Canal just over the English border. From a small park called {{marker|type=go|name=The Cop|lat=53.1938 |long=-2.9045}} (¾-mile walk from Chester Cathedral), follow the canal towpath signed as the Dee Coastal Path for 1 mile, until you reach the border and the official start of the Wales Coast Path. The southern end is at {{marker|type=go|name=[[Chepstow]] Riverside|lat=51.6456|long=-2.6713}} on the banks of the River Wye. From the Town Gate, descend High Street and Bridge Street ½ mile to the Chepstow Bridge. Instead of crossing the bridge into England, turn right onto The Back, a short riverside path that leads you to the Wales Coast Path end marker. === On foot === If 870 miles is not long enough for you, a circular walk can be made by adding the [[Offa's Dyke Path]] which connects with both ends of the coastal path providing a full circle of the country. === By plane === The closest main international airports are {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Birmingham|Birmingham Airport]]|wikidata=Q8719}} ({{IATA|BHX}}) and {{Marker|type=go|name=[[Manchester Airport]]|wikidata=Q8694}} ({{IATA|MAN}}). {{Marker|name=Cardiff Airport|type=go|wikidata=Q8994}} ({{IATA|CEG}}) and {{Marker|name=Bristol Airport|type=go|wikidata=Q8725}} also have some European flights while {{marker|type=go|name=Anglesey Airport|wikidata= Q540512}} ({{IATA|VLY}}) just has a domestic service to Cardiff. === By car === From England, the M56 will get you to the northern end of the trail while the M4-M48 Severn Bridge will get you to the southern end. === By train === [[Chester#By train|Chester]] is a rail hub for North Wales and North West England, receiving trains from [[London Euston]], [[Manchester]], [[Liverpool]], [[Crewe (England)|Crewe]], [[Wrexham]] and [[Holyhead]], among many others. The station is a 2-mile walk to the trailhead, or just over 1 mile to The Cop park described above. [[Chepstow#By train|Chepstow]] is on the line from [[Newport (Wales)|Newport]] to [[Gloucester (England)|Gloucester]], and also receives trains from [[Cardiff]] Central. The start of the trail is ½ mile from the station. [[Cardiff#By train|Cardiff]] and [[Swansea#By train|Swansea]] are on the main line from London. [[Aberystwyth]] and some of the west coast towns can be reached from [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]] and [[Shrewsbury (England)|Shrewsbury]], while the north coast towns can be reached via the North Wales Coast Line from [[Manchester]] and [[Crewe (England)|Crewe]]. === By bus === * [http://www.nationalexpress.com National Express] provide a service to Chester. === By boat === To [[Holyhead]] there are ferries from [[Dublin]] and [[Dún Laoghaire]]; and to [[Fishguard]] from [[Rosslare]]. A number of towns with harbours have private moorings. ==Walk== {{Mapframe|52.39|-4|width=500|height=660|zoom=8}} {{mapshapes|Q656280}} {{RouteSection|name=Start at Welsh border to Prestatyn|length=29 mi}} The journey begins at the {{Marker|name=Wales/England border|type=go|lat=53.183195|long=-2.920433}}, where a stone monolith marks the official start of the 870-mile Wales Coast Path. From here, the trail follows the embankments of the River Dee along a flat, paved shared-use path. You will soon enter {{Marker|name=[[Queensferry]]|type=city|lat=53.210363|long=-3.017015}} and pass under the {{Marker|name=Blue Bridge|type=see|lat=53.210363|long=-3.017015}}, a 1927 bascule bridge that serves as a local landmark. The path continues through the industrial landscape of {{Marker|name=Shotton|type=city|wikidata=Q2355142}}, following the "New Cut" of the river. As you head west, the industry gives way to the vast salt marshes of the Dee Estuary. The path leads directly to {{Marker|name=[[Flint (Wales)|Flint]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1428848}}, where you can explore the ruins of {{Marker|name=Flint castle|type=see|lat=53.251799|long=-3.129957}}. Built by Edward I starting in 1277, it features a unique detached keep and was the site where Richard II was famously betrayed in 1399. Beyond Flint, the route passes the coastal villages of {{Marker|name=Bagillt|type=city|wikidata=Q3401133}} and {{Marker|name=Greenfield|type=city|wikidata=Q5603927}}, the latter of which provides access to the historic Basingwerk Abbey nearby. Continuing toward {{Marker|name=Mostyn|type=city|wikidata=Q2424760}}, you will spot the TSS Duke of Lancaster, a former passenger ferry known locally as the "Fun Ship," permanently docked at Llanerch-y-Mor. The landscape becomes increasingly wild as you reach {{Marker|name=Ffynnongroyw|type=city|wikidata=Q114246131}} and the {{Marker|name=Dee Estuary - Point of Ayr RSPB nature reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q5249904}}. This is a critical habitat for overwintering birds like godwits and knots. Rounding the northernmost point of mainland Wales, you'll find the {{Marker|name=Point of Ayr lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q11753150}} rising from the sands of {{Marker|name=Talacre|type=city|wikidata=Q7678779}}. The final stretch follows the coast through the Gronant Dunes, the only place in Wales where little terns still breed, before arriving at the finish of this section in the seaside town of {{Marker|name=[[Prestatyn]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1813948}}. {{RouteSection|name=North Wales Path|length=60 mi}} This stretch guides hikers away from the Dee Estuary and along the popular resort coastline of North Wales. The journey begins at {{Marker|name=Prestatyn beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356946}}, a Blue Flag destination. Nearby, hikers will find the {{Marker|name=Start of [[Offa's Dyke Path]]|type=go|lat=53.342558|long=-3.412501}}, marked by a sculpture indicating the northern terminus of the 177-mile National Trail that spans the length of the Welsh border. Leaving Prestatyn, the path follows the sea wall toward {{Marker|name=[[Rhyl]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2020203}}, a town characterized by its long sandy beaches and seaside amusements. Crossing the border from Denbighshire into Conwy, the trail reaches Pensarn and the vast stretch of {{Marker|name=Abergele Pensarn Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356941}}, another Blue Flag site noted for its expansive views of the Irish Sea. The route continues through the modern waterfront of {{Marker|name=[[Colwyn Bay]]|type=city|wikidata=Q527467}}. Here, you can see the restored {{Marker|name=Victoria Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q7926957}}, which originally opened in 1900. Rounding the corner past {{Marker|name=Rhos on Sea beach|type=do|lat=53.304313|long=-3.737254}} at {{Marker|name=Rhos-on-Sea|type=city|wikidata=Q2075495}}, the path climbs toward the elegant Victorian resort of {{Marker|name=[[Llandudno]]|type=city|wikidata=Q996492}}. The town is famous for the {{Marker|name=Llandudno Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q6661256}}—the longest in Wales—and the limestone headland of the Great Orme. Perched on the cliffs is the {{Marker|name=Great Orme Lighthouse|type=sleep|wikidata=Q28465908}}, a fortress-style building from 1862 that has been converted into a unique hotel. The path then turns south toward {{Marker|name=Deganwy|type=city|wikidata=Q1062506}} and {{Marker|name=[[Llandudno Junction]]|type=city|lat=53.284|long=-3.809}} to cross the River Conwy. This crossing is home to the famous {{Marker|name=Conwy bridges|type=see|lat=53.280701|long=-3.823503}}, including Thomas Telford’s suspension bridge and Robert Stephenson’s tubular railway bridge. On the western bank sits {{Marker|name=[[Conwy]]|type=city|wikidata=Q634054}}, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The skyline is dominated by {{Marker|name=Conwy castle|type=see|wikidata=Q756830}}, where visitors can walk the ramparts for views of the town and river. Within the medieval walls, the Elizabethan townhouse Plas Mawr is a highlight. For those staying overnight, the {{Marker|name=YHA Conwy|type=sleep|wikidata=Q111116688}} is located on the hill overlooking the town. The final leg of this section passes through the coastal villages of Penmaenmawr and {{Marker|name=[[Llanfairfechan]]|type=city|wikidata=Q787395}}, where the mountains of Snowdonia (Eryri) begin to drop steeply into the sea. Crossing into Gwynedd, the trail concludes at {{Marker|name=[[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]]|type=city|wikidata=Q234178}}, home to the elegant, Grade II* listed {{Marker|name=Garth Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q5524374}}, which stretches 460 meters into the Menai Strait. {{RouteSection|name=Anglesey Coastal Path|length=124 mi}} [[File:Beaumaris Castle.jpg|thumbnail|Beaumaris Castle]] The path around the Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn) is a spectacular journey through a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Starting from the suspension bridge at {{Marker|name=[[Menai Bridge]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2655856}}, the trail heads east through the quiet village of Llandegfan toward the elegant town of {{Marker|name=[[Beaumaris]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1992389}}. This town is a hub for hikers, featuring the {{Marker|name=Beaumaris Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q4877530}} and the 17th-century Courthouse. The crowning jewel here is {{Marker|name=Beaumaris Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q756815}}, a masterpiece of symmetry and the last of Edward I's coastal strongholds. Continuing to the eastern tip of the island at Penmon, you will encounter the {{Marker|name=Trwyn Du Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q1324554}}, which guides ships through the Puffin Island passage. The path then turns west along the northern coast, passing the vast sands of {{Marker|name=Llanddona beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107327108}} and the expansive {{Marker|name=Red Wharf Bay|type=see|wikidata=Q3405755}}. After passing through the popular resort of {{Marker|name=[[Benllech]]|type=city|wikidata=Q402177}} and the picturesque fishing village of {{Marker|name=[[Moelfre]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3397276}}, the terrain becomes more rugged. On the northern heights, you'll find the distinctive {{Marker|name=Point Lynas Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q7208082}}, followed by the industrial heritage of {{Marker|name=[[Amlwch]]|type=city|wikidata=Q472667}}, where the {{Marker|name=Amlwch lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q4747079}} stands watch over the historic copper-exporting harbor. After enjoying the Blue Flag waters at {{Marker|name=Church Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q107356931}} beach, the path crosses the Stanley Embankment into Holy Island. The bustling port of {{Marker|name=[[Holyhead]]|type=city|lat=53.309|long=-4.632}} features the historic {{Marker|name=Holyhead Mail Pier Light|type=see|wikidata=Q15224748}}. The highlights of Holy Island are found on the western cliffs: the stunning {{Marker|name=South Stack Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q15278727}}, accessible via a zigzagging staircase, and the {{Marker|name=South Stack Cliffs RSPB reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q7568531}}, where puffins and choughs nest. Nearby, the {{Marker|name=Holyhead Mountain Hut Circles|type=see|wikidata=Q24182244}} (Ty Mawr) offer a glimpse into Iron Age life. After a stop for refreshments at the {{Marker|name=South Stack Cafe|type=drink|lat=53.30516|long=-4.690879}}, the trail passes the sandy cove of {{Marker|name=Porth Dafarch|type=do|wikidata=Q107356930}} beach—home to the {{Marker|name=Anglesey Outdoor Centre|type=sleep|lat=53.293593|long=-4.644302}}—and enters {{Marker|name=[[Trearddur]]|type=city|wikidata=Q628633}}. Heading south, you cross Four Mile Bridge and pass the {{Marker|name=Valley Wetlands RSPB reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q7912305}} toward the surfing hub of {{Marker|name=[[Rhosneigr]]|type=city|wikidata=Q7321494}}. The southern coast offers ancient history at the {{Marker|name=Barclodiad y Gawres|type=see|wikidata=Q807965}} neolithic burial chamber. Passing through {{Marker|name=[[Aberffraw]]|type=city|wikidata=Q319576}}, the route reaches the ethereal Ynys Llanddwyn. Here, the {{Marker|name=Llanddwyn Island Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q15242551}} stands near the ruins of St Dwynwen's church, adjacent to the massive dunes of {{Marker|name=Llanddwyn Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356924}} near {{Marker|name=[[Newborough (Anglesey)|Newborough]]|type=city|wikidata=Q914316}}. The circuit concludes by passing Llanidan and the massive {{Marker|name=Britannia Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q918066}}, finishing in the village with the world-famous long name, {{Marker|name=[[Llanfairpwllgwyngyll]]|type=city|wikidata=Q322}}. {{RouteSection|name=Bangor to Caernarfon|length=11 mi}} This 11-mile stretch follows the scenic banks of the Menai Strait, providing constant views across the water to the Isle of Anglesey. Starting in {{Marker|name=[[Bangor (Wales)|Bangor]]|type=city|wikidata=Q234178}}, the path leads toward the architectural marvel of the {{Marker|name=Menai Suspension Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q581526}}. Designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826, this was the world's first modern suspension bridge and remains the primary pedestrian link for those wishing to cross onto the island. The trail proceeds southwest, often following the line of the old railway and quiet coastal lanes. You will pass through the picturesque village of {{Marker|name=Y Felinheli|type=city|wikidata=Q3398922}} (formerly known as Port Dinorwic), once a busy port for exporting slate from the Dinorwic Quarry. The final leg of this section offers a grand approach to the historic town of {{Marker|name=[[Caernarfon]]|type=city|wikidata=Q428829}}, where the path terminates in the shadow of the massive stone walls of the castle. {{RouteSection|name=Caernarfon to Porthmadog|length=91 mi}} [[File:Aberdaron - Porth Meudwy.jpg|thumbnail|Porth Meudwy near Aberdaron]] This 91-mile journey covers the Llŷn Coastal Path, a rugged and remote section that skirts the edges of the Llŷn Peninsula. The section begins in Caernarfon, where the path passes beneath the towering walls of {{Marker|name=Caernarfon Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q275128}}, an immense medieval fortress that overlooks the harbor and the Menai Strait. Heading south, the trail follows the coastline to the popular seaside village of {{Marker|name=[[Dinas Dinlle]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3402467}}, known for its steep pebble ridge and the sandy expanse of {{Marker|name=Dinas Dinlle beach|type=do|lat=53.084578|long=-4.336663}}. The route then enters a more secluded landscape, passing through the historic pilgrimage village of Clynnog Fawr, the granite-quarrying village of Trefor, and the sheltered bays of Morfa Nefyn. Rounding the tip of the peninsula, the trail reaches Llangwnnadl and the remote village of Aberdaron, historically the last stop for pilgrims traveling to Bardsey Island. From here, the path climbs the slopes of {{Marker|name=[[Rhiw]]|type=city|lat=52.821|long=-4.474}} and passes the small hamlet of Pentowyn before descending into the upscale sailing resort of {{Marker|name=[[Abersoch]]|type=city|wikidata=Q319710}}. Here, the sheltered {{Marker|name=Abersoch Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356918}} is famous for its colorful beach huts. Continuing eastward, you pass through the wooded headlands of Llanbedrog to reach {{Marker|name=[[Pwllheli]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1025821}}, the peninsula's main market town. Its south-facing beach, {{Marker|name=Marian y De|type=do|wikidata=Q123520155}} beach, offers miles of sand. The trail then winds through Llanystywmdwy, the childhood home of David Lloyd George, toward the Victorian resort of {{Marker|name=[[Criccieth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1139893}}. Perched on a rocky promontory between two beaches is {{Marker|name=Criccieth Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q1139896}}, a native Welsh fortress later expanded by the English. The final leg leads across the reclaimed marshland of the Glaslyn Estuary to finish in the busy harbor town of {{Marker|name=[[Porthmadog]]|type=city|wikidata=Q950671}}. {{RouteSection|name=Porthmadog to Machynlleth|length=69 mi}} This 69-mile stretch traverses the historic county of Meirionnydd, where the mountains of the Snowdonia National Park (Eryri) meet the sea. Leaving Porthmadog, the path skirts the estuary toward the famous Italianate village of {{Marker|name=[[Portmeirion]]|type=city|wikidata=Q737888}}, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. The trail then heads south along the coastal flats to {{Marker|name=[[Harlech]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1024935}}, dominated by the UNESCO-listed {{Marker|name=Harlech Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q540964}}. This medieval fortress sits atop a sheer rocky crag that, centuries ago, was lapped by the sea. The path continues through a series of coastal villages including Llandanwg, Pensarn, Llanbedr, and Tal-y-bont before reaching the popular resort of {{Marker|name=[[Barmouth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q672545}}. Here, the wide sands of {{Marker|name=Barmouth beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356910}} are a major draw. One of the highlights of the entire Wales Coast Path is crossing the Mawddach Estuary via the {{Marker|name=Barmouth Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q4861279}}—a magnificent 820-meter timber viaduct that carries both a rail line and a footway. For those with extra time, a detour inland leads to the scenic {{Marker|name=[[Penmaenpool]]|type=city|wikidata=Q7163104}} and the market town of {{Marker|name=[[Dolgellau]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1235510}}. South of the estuary, the path reaches the village of {{Marker|name=[[Fairbourne]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3402580}}, known for its miniature railway. The terrain becomes more elevated as you pass through Llwyngwril and Tonfannau before descending to {{Marker|name=[[Tywyn]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2272941}}, where the promenade overlooks the Blue Flag {{Marker|name=Tywyn beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356908}}. Rounding the coast to the mouth of the River Dyfi, you arrive at the picturesque sailing village of {{Marker|name=[[Aberdyfi]]|type=city|wikidata=Q319536}}. Because there is no pedestrian bridge across the lower Dyfi, the trail turns inland, following the river through the village of Pennal and crossing the border into Powys. This section concludes in the historic "ancient capital" of {{Marker|name=[[Machynlleth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q675460}}. {{RouteSection|name=Ceredigion Coast Path|length=65 mi}} This stretch follows the sweeping curve of Cardigan Bay, beginning just south of Machynlleth. Before crossing the border from Powys into Ceredigion, the trail passes near the {{Marker|name=Cors Dyfi nature reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q5173117}}, home to the famous Dyfi Osprey Project. Continuing west, you reach the {{Marker|name=Ynys-hir RSPB reserve|type=see|wikidata=Q8054060}}, a diverse landscape of oak woodland and saltmarsh that was famously a filming location for Springwatch. The path winds through the villages of Tre'r-ddol and Furnace, where you can see the {{Marker|name=Dyfi Furnace|type=see|wikidata=Q12056811}}, a beautifully restored 18th-century charcoal blast furnace. Reaching the coast, the trail opens up at {{Marker|name=Ynyslas|type=see|wikidata=Q8054078}}, a stunning nature reserve of sand dunes and a submerged forest visible at low tide. This leads into the Blue Flag sands of {{Marker|name=Borth Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356905}} and the village of {{Marker|name=[[Borth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q894252}}. After climbing the cliffs at Clarach, the path descends into the university town of {{Marker|name=[[Aberystwyth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q213154}}. Here, you can ride the {{Marker|name=Aberystwyth Cliff Railway|type=see|wikidata=Q4667224}}, the longest electric funicular in Britain, or stroll along the {{Marker|name=Royal Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q7374719}}. For inland adventures, this is the hub for visiting {{Marker|name=[[Devil's Bridge]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3398339}} and Ponterwyd. Heading south, the trail passes through the coastal hamlets of Llanrhystud, Llanon, and {{Marker|name=[[Aberarth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3399358}} before reaching the Georgian harbor town of {{Marker|name=[[Aberaeron]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1765460}}, famous for its colorful houses and honey ice cream. Further along is the seaside resort of {{Marker|name=[[New Quay]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2039004}}, where {{Marker|name=New Quay Harbour Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356900}} provides a perfect spot for dolphin watching. The final rugged section of the Ceredigion path features some of the county's most iconic coves, including the Blue Flag beaches at {{Marker|name=[[Llangrannog]]|type=city|wikidata=Q927739}}, Penbryn, and {{Marker|name=Tresaith Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q31845059}}, which features a dramatic waterfall cascading directly onto the sand. After passing through the twin bays of {{Marker|name=[[Aberporth]]|type=do|wikidata=Q319672}}, the trail rounds the headland at Mwnt and Gwbert, finishing in the historic town of {{Marker|name=[[Cardigan]]|type=city|wikidata=Q779813}} on the banks of the River Teifi. {{RouteSection|name=Pembrokeshire Coast Path|length=186 mi}} The path crosses into Pembrokeshire at the Teifi estuary, leading directly to the historic {{Marker|name=St. Dogmaels Abbey|type=see|wikidata=Q12067908}}, a 12th-century Tironensian foundation. From here, the trail reaches the expansive {{Marker|name=Poppit Sands|type=do|wikidata=Q7229534}}, a Blue Flag beach marking the official northern start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail. Nearby, hikers can find accommodation at the {{Marker|name=YHA Poppit Sands|type=sleep|lat=52.107164|long=-4.713528}}. The terrain becomes increasingly rugged as you pass the dramatic folding rocks of {{Marker|name=Ceibwr Bay|type=see|wikidata=Q5057357}} and the {{Marker|name=Carreg Coetan Arthur|type=see|wikidata=Q1044900}} burial chamber, a Neolithic tomb near {{Marker|name=[[Newport (Pembrokeshire)|Newport]]|type=city|wikidata=Q914291}}. After rounding the headlands of Cwm-yr-Eglwys and Pwllgwaelod, the path reaches the ferry port of {{Marker|name=[[Fishguard]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1018730}} and neighboring Goodwick. To the west lies the remote Pen Caer peninsula, home to the {{Marker|name=Strumble Head Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q7625316}}, one of the best spots in Wales for spotting porpoises and seals. Continuing south through the former industrial harbors of {{Marker|name=[[Abercastle]]|type=city|wikidata=Q399544}}, {{Marker|name=[[Porthgain]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3404798}}, and the "Blue Lagoon" at {{Marker|name=[[Abereiddy]]|type=city|wikidata=Q4667060}}, the trail reaches the surfer's paradise of {{Marker|name=Whitesands beach|type=do|wikidata=Q7996233}}. This is the gateway to {{Marker|name=[[St Davids]]|type=city|wikidata=Q648732}}, Britain's smallest city, centered around its magnificent cathedral. The path then winds past the colorful harbor of {{Marker|name=[[Solva]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1022259}} and the massive pebble bank of {{Marker|name=Newgale beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356891}}. The central Pembrokeshire section features the Blue Flag sands of {{Marker|name=Broad Haven Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356888}} and leads around the Marloes Peninsula, offering views of the puffin-rich island of [[Skomer]]. At the mouth of the Milford Haven waterway stands the {{Marker|name=St. Ann's Head Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q7586969}} and the sheltered {{Marker|name=Dale beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356886}}. After navigating the industrial and maritime landscape of {{Marker|name=[[Milford Haven]]|type=city|wikidata=Q991055}} and the hidden reaches of the Daugleddau estuary near Lawrenny, the trail visits the medieval {{Marker|name=[[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1762242}} and its massive castle. The final stretch is a succession of world-class beaches and limestone cliffs. From the surfing waters of Freshwater East and the dunes of Manorbier, the path passes the resort of {{Marker|name=Lydstep beach|type=do|wikidata=Q24677872}} before arriving at the iconic walled town of {{Marker|name=[[Tenby]]|type=city|wikidata=Q558878}}. Tenby boasts three Blue Flag beaches: {{Marker|name=South beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356879}}, {{Marker|name=Tenby Castle Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356878}}, and {{Marker|name=North Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356877}}. The path concludes by passing through {{Marker|name=[[Saundersfoot]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3405190}}—home to {{Marker|name=Saundersfoot Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356876}} and {{Marker|name=Coppet Hall Beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356875}}—to finish at {{Marker|name=Amroth beach|type=do|wikidata=Q107356873}} in {{Marker|name=[[Amroth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q4748719}} at the Carmarthenshire border. {{RouteSection|name=Amroth to Llanelli|length=68 mi}} This section traverses the diverse coastline of Carmarthenshire, from legendary speed-testing sands to historic marshlands. Leaving Amroth, you soon reach {{Marker|name=[[Pendine]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3403473}}, home to the famous {{Marker|name=Pendine Sands|type=see|wikidata=Q1800335}}, a 7-mile flat beach that hosted numerous land speed record attempts in the 1920s. The path then moves toward {{Marker|name=[[Laugharne]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1965490}}, the village famously associated with poet Dylan Thomas; his writing shed overlooks the Taf estuary. The trail continues through {{Marker|name=[[Llansteffan]]|type=city|wikidata=Q13644944}}, where a medieval castle guards the mouth of the River Tywi. The route takes a loop inland through the county town of {{Marker|name=[[Carmarthen]]|type=city|wikidata=Q835835}}, the oldest continuously inhabited town in Wales, to cross the river. Returning to the coast at {{Marker|name=[[Ferryside]]|type=city|wikidata=Q5445551}}, the path heads toward {{Marker|name=[[Kidwelly]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3395358}}, notable for its remarkably well-preserved Norman castle. The landscape then shifts to the scenic Millennium Coastal Park, an award-winning transformation of former industrial land. Here you will find the 8-mile golden expanse of {{Marker|name=Cefn Sidan|type=do|wikidata=Q1194493}} beach at Pembrey. Following the path through the harbor of {{Marker|name=[[Burry Port]]|type=city|wikidata=Q2253279}}, look for the distinctive {{Marker|name=Burry Port Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q5000542}}, a white harbor light built in the 1830s. The section finishes in the industrial and rugby-loving town of {{Marker|name=[[Llanelli]]|type=city|wikidata=Q990125}}, before passing through Bynea to cross the Loughor Bridge into Swansea territory. {{RouteSection|name=Llanelli to Port Talbot|length=97 mi}} This expansive section rounds the world-famous Gower Peninsula, the UK's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. After passing the cockle-picking village of Penclawdd, the trail navigates the salt marshes of the North Gower coast. On the far northwestern tip, the unique cast-iron {{Marker|name=Whiteford Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q3739820}} stands in the surf of Whiteford Sands. The path then rounds the iconic Rhossili Bay and heads toward the village of {{Marker|name=Port Eynon|type=city|wikidata=Q7230620}}. Here, the {{Marker|name=Port Eynon Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q107356870}} beach offers excellent bathing, and hikers can stay at the {{Marker|name=YHA Port Eynon|type=sleep|lat=51.545041|long=-4.210321}}, housed in a historic former lifeboat station. The South Gower coast is a succession of breathtaking limestone cliffs and Blue Flag bays, including {{Marker|name=Caswell Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q5050953}}, {{Marker|name=Langland Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q6486177}}, and the rocky {{Marker|name=Bracelet Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q4953242}}. Rounding the Mumbles Head, the trail enters the gentler waters of Swansea Bay. You'll pass the historic {{Marker|name=Mumbles Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q6935359}}, an 1898 Victorian structure, and the seaside suburb of Mumbles before following the 5-mile promenade into the city of {{Marker|name=[[Swansea]]|type=city|wikidata=Q23051}}. Continuing east, the path transitions from urban scenery to the heavy industrial landscape of Neath Port Talbot. The skyline is dominated by the massive {{Marker|name=Port Talbot Steelworks|type=see|wikidata=Q7230974}}, one of Europe's largest industrial sites. The section concludes near the town of {{Marker|name=[[Port Talbot]]|type=city|wikidata=Q1072019}} and the historic estate of Margam, famous for its abbey and deer park. [[File:GlamorganHeritageCoast.JPG|thumbnail|Southerndown - Dunraven bay]] [[File:Cardiff Bay.JPG|thumbnail|Cardiff Bay]] {{RouteSection|name=Port Talbot to Chepstow|length=110 mi}} The final stretch of the Wales Coast Path journeys through the industrial heartlands and dramatic limestone cliffs of South East Wales. Leaving Port Talbot, the trail enters the Vale of Glamorgan, home to the spectacular {{Marker|name=Glamorgan Heritage Coast|type=see|wikidata=Q25170257}}. This 14-mile stretch is defined by unique Jurassic-era cliffs and rocky shores, beginning near the popular surfing spot at {{Marker|name=Rest Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q25556308}} and the seaside town of {{Marker|name=[[Porthcawl]]|type=city|wikidata=Q39480}}. Heading east, the path passes the golden dunes of {{Marker|name=Trecco Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q107356863}} and moves toward the mouth of the River Ogmore. Here, hikers can explore the remains of {{Marker|name=Ogmore Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q1789059}}, a 12th-century fortress, before crossing the river via stepping stones (tide permitting). The trail then leads to {{Marker|name=[[Southerndown]]|type=city|wikidata=Q7570735}} and the dramatic {{Marker|name=Dunraven Bay and Park|type=see|lat=51.440674|long=-3.603262}}, where the layered rock formations are among the most striking in Britain. Nearby, the active {{Marker|name=Nash Point Lighthouse|type=see|wikidata=Q15717627}}, built in 1832, stands as a guardian of the Bristol Channel. The path continues past the villages of {{Marker|name=[[Gileston]]|type=city|wikidata=Q5561752}} and {{Marker|name=[[Rhoose]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3400633}}, skirting the edge of the cliffs near Cardiff Airport. Soon, the trail reaches the bustling resort of {{Marker|name=[[Barry]]|type=city|wikidata=Q809009}}, famous for the amusement parks at {{Marker|name=Whitmore Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q31845008}}. After passing through {{Marker|name=[[Sully]]|type=city|wikidata=Q3403407}} and rounding the headland to {{Marker|name=[[Penarth]]|type=city|wikidata=Q427792}}, hikers find the elegant {{Marker|name=Penarth Pier|type=see|wikidata=Q7162267}}, a restored Art Deco masterpiece. Crossing the barrage into {{Marker|name=[[Cardiff]] Bay|type=do|wikidata=Q3396731}}, the path enters the Welsh capital, passing the Senedd and the Wales Millennium Centre. Moving into the Gwent Levels, the scenery becomes flat and atmospheric. Along the estuary, the {{Marker|name=West Usk Lighthouse|type=sleep|wikidata=Q15979604}}, now a hotel, marks the approach to the city of {{Marker|name=[[Newport (Monmouthshire)|Newport]]|type=city|wikidata=Q11797277}}. Here, the path passes one of the world's few remaining functional {{Marker|name=Newport Transporter Bridge|type=see|wikidata=Q1573693}} and the rich bird habitats of the {{Marker|name=Newport Wetlands|type=see|wikidata=Q13653049}} RSPB reserve. The final leg enters Monmouthshire, passing through the village of {{Marker|name=[[Caldicot]]|type=city|wikidata=Q722585}} and under the shadow of the massive Second Severn Crossing. The journey concludes in the historic border town of {{Marker|name=[[Chepstow]]|type=city|wikidata=Q771986}}, where the path ends at {{Marker|name=Chepstow Castle|type=see|wikidata=Q1070187}}, the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. The path also meets the {{Marker|name=[[Offa's Dyke Path]]|type=go|lat=51.647957|long=-2.672278}} at this point. ==Stay safe== Although few of the villages and towns along the route have hospitals or medical centres, fixed line telephones and mobiles are common and in any emergency you should just dial {{phone|999}}}. Then tell the emergency operator whether you need the Fire, Police or Ambulance services. When it's less urgent than a 999 call, contact the local police in England and Wales on {{phone|101}}}. This number should be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some parts of the path run along the tops of cliffs. Be careful of undercutting erosion near the edge. Also when at sea level be aware of tide changes to avoid being cut off as the tide comes in. There are no dangerous wild animals in the U.K. but be aware of livestock in field, some cows and bulls can get annoyed and have been known in rare cases to injure. The only plant to be careful of is the stinging nettle, which for most people is only an annoying irritant. Don't refer to the Welsh as "English". [[File:Llwybr clawdd offa.jpg|thumb|Offa's Dyke Path]] ==Go next== Head inland: * [[Offa's Dyke Path]] is a popular walking route through the border regions of England and Wales. The dyke itself (Clawdd Offa in Welsh) has partially disappeared in places, although in the parts where it is preserved. All of Offa’s Dyke Path follows legally defined Rights of Way for all walkers and is clearly signed with an acorn symbol. Some sections are also available for horse riders and cyclists. * [[Snowdonia National Park]], stunning maintain, and glacial valley landscape. * [[Brecon Beacons National Park]] the Black Mountain as well as a vast array of moorland, forests, valleys, waterfalls, lakes, caves and gorges. * [[Pennine Way]] {{mi|429}} walk running the spine of England from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders * [[Coast To Coast Walk]] a 190-mile long-distance walking trail in England which crosses the North of England from St Bees in Cumbria on the West coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire on the East coast. Move on to the English coast, such as the: * Cumbria Coastal Way - from Lancashire to the Scottish border. * [http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/ South West Coast Path] - {{mi|630}}, running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Or explore the continental coastline * [[E9 European Coast Path]] Portugal to Estonia. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|52.39|-4|zoom=8}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} pe47s3x8twd5mbyzcfwld1bhlqpswew 0 137277 5289188 5090349 2026-06-07T19:10:36Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289188 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Narcondam Island banner.jpg|pgname=Narcondam Island}} [[File:Narcondam hornbill.jpg|thumbnail|The Narcondam Hornbill]] '''Narcondam Island''' is a small volcanic island part of the [[India|Indian]] territory of [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]. It is 710 m above sea level at the highest point. The island has an area of {{km2|7}}. ==Understand== Narcondam is classified as an active volcano. The Indian Coast Guard is building a huge coastal surveillance radar facility at the island. 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Part 1 5289363 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Togh=== * {{sleep | name=Artur and Sveta | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Nikolai | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Just a campground in the backyard. }} * {{sleep | name=Vardan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 279-099 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Azokh=== * {{sleep | name=Armo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 separate bedrooms with 6 beds for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Aro | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 297329 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=8-9 beds in separate bedrooms. }} ===Karmir Shuka=== * {{sleep | name=Officer Samvel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 213335 (Samuel), +374 97 224149 (Mr. Borik) | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Samvel the younger | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 213335 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Large groups are ok. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiko | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 286-828 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vasak and Tatevik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 259500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Avetaranots (Chanaghchi)=== * {{sleep | name=Henrikh and Madlen Stepanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 255300 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A double room with 2 extra beds possible. }} * {{sleep | name=Mardik sister | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233-101 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Surik and Zamira Hayrapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 208688 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 rooms with twin beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Yurik and Zamira Hayrapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 270047 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 rooms with 4 beds all together. }} ===Karintak=== * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Nadejda | alt= | url= | email=gayane.arutyunyan.75@mail.ru | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 285875, +374 47 731167 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A real guesthouse with 6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Ulmar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240026, +374 47 9731907, +374 97 240576, +374 47 9731334, +374 97 231992 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Ulmar is just a guy, but he know all the homestays in Karintak. 5-6 beds each. }} ===Shusha=== ''See [[Shusha]]'' ===Stepanakert=== ''See [[Stepanakert]]'' ===Aygestan (Baluja)=== * {{sleep | name=Alvart Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 people }} * {{sleep | name=Gago | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 201-204 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not for large groups, but couples. }} * {{sleep | name=Nver Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Patara (Ptretsik, Badara)=== * {{sleep | name=Albert and Laura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 291403 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5-6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Armen and Luisa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 297429, +374 47 6 77312-274 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmira (Emma) Hairapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 288434| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Suren | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 231296 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Kolatak=== * {{sleep | name=Artur and Anahit Babayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240217 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds in separate bedrooms }} * {{sleep | name=Onnik and Amalia Balassanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240858 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sergey and Nadia Harutyunian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 209120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ===Khachen=== * {{sleep | name=Narimon House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4-5 beds. }} ===Garnakar=== * {{sleep | name=Artush Mangasaryan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} * {{sleep | name=Gagik Zakharyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} ===Vank=== * {{sleep | name=Fedya Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds, plus another 10 at their neighbour's. }} * {{sleep | name=Valo and Mareta Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} 57brysuab9crdj0ygz1bdzoojmahgkk 5289364 5289363 2026-06-08T08:52:42Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 2 5289364 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Azokh=== * {{sleep | name=Armo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 separate bedrooms with 6 beds for guests. }} * {{sleep | name=Aro | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 297329 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=8-9 beds in separate bedrooms. }} ===Karmir Shuka=== * {{sleep | name=Officer Samvel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 213335 (Samuel), +374 97 224149 (Mr. Borik) | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Samvel the younger | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 213335 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Large groups are ok. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiko | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 286-828 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vasak and Tatevik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 259500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Avetaranots (Chanaghchi)=== * {{sleep | name=Henrikh and Madlen Stepanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 255300 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A double room with 2 extra beds possible. }} * {{sleep | name=Mardik sister | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233-101 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Surik and Zamira Hayrapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 208688 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 rooms with twin beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Yurik and Zamira Hayrapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 270047 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 rooms with 4 beds all together. }} ===Karintak=== * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Nadejda | alt= | url= | email=gayane.arutyunyan.75@mail.ru | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 285875, +374 47 731167 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A real guesthouse with 6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Ulmar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240026, +374 47 9731907, +374 97 240576, +374 47 9731334, +374 97 231992 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Ulmar is just a guy, but he know all the homestays in Karintak. 5-6 beds each. }} ===Shusha=== ''See [[Shusha]]'' ===Stepanakert=== ''See [[Stepanakert]]'' ===Aygestan (Baluja)=== * {{sleep | name=Alvart Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 people }} * {{sleep | name=Gago | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 201-204 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not for large groups, but couples. }} * {{sleep | name=Nver Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Patara (Ptretsik, Badara)=== * {{sleep | name=Albert and Laura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 291403 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5-6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Armen and Luisa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 297429, +374 47 6 77312-274 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmira (Emma) Hairapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 288434| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Suren | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 231296 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Kolatak=== * {{sleep | name=Artur and Anahit Babayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240217 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds in separate bedrooms }} * {{sleep | name=Onnik and Amalia Balassanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240858 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sergey and Nadia Harutyunian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 209120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ===Khachen=== * {{sleep | name=Narimon House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4-5 beds. }} ===Garnakar=== * {{sleep | name=Artush Mangasaryan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} * {{sleep | name=Gagik Zakharyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} ===Vank=== * {{sleep | name=Fedya Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds, plus another 10 at their neighbour's. }} * {{sleep | name=Valo and Mareta Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} cthgos10tzi4zsrnp889b9wvg886p59 5289365 5289364 2026-06-08T08:52:59Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 3 5289365 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Karmir Shuka=== * {{sleep | name=Officer Samvel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 213335 (Samuel), +374 97 224149 (Mr. Borik) | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Samvel the younger | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 213335 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Large groups are ok. }} * {{sleep | name=Tiko | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 286-828 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vasak and Tatevik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 259500 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Avetaranots (Chanaghchi)=== * {{sleep | name=Henrikh and Madlen Stepanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 255300 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A double room with 2 extra beds possible. }} * {{sleep | name=Mardik sister | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233-101 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Surik and Zamira Hayrapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 208688 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 rooms with twin beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Yurik and Zamira Hayrapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 270047 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 rooms with 4 beds all together. }} ===Karintak=== * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Nadejda | alt= | url= | email=gayane.arutyunyan.75@mail.ru | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 285875, +374 47 731167 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A real guesthouse with 6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Ulmar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240026, +374 47 9731907, +374 97 240576, +374 47 9731334, +374 97 231992 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Ulmar is just a guy, but he know all the homestays in Karintak. 5-6 beds each. }} ===Shusha=== ''See [[Shusha]]'' ===Stepanakert=== ''See [[Stepanakert]]'' ===Aygestan (Baluja)=== * {{sleep | name=Alvart Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 people }} * {{sleep | name=Gago | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 201-204 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not for large groups, but couples. }} * {{sleep | name=Nver Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Patara (Ptretsik, Badara)=== * {{sleep | name=Albert and Laura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 291403 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5-6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Armen and Luisa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 297429, +374 47 6 77312-274 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmira (Emma) Hairapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 288434| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Suren | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 231296 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Kolatak=== * {{sleep | name=Artur and Anahit Babayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240217 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds in separate bedrooms }} * {{sleep | name=Onnik and Amalia Balassanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240858 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sergey and Nadia Harutyunian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 209120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ===Khachen=== * {{sleep | name=Narimon House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4-5 beds. }} ===Garnakar=== * {{sleep | name=Artush Mangasaryan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} * {{sleep | name=Gagik Zakharyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} ===Vank=== * {{sleep | name=Fedya Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds, plus another 10 at their neighbour's. }} * {{sleep | name=Valo and Mareta Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} blgx5cpv48nl1c8s6dik6nj4khvs36n 5289366 5289365 2026-06-08T08:53:15Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 4 5289366 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Avetaranots (Chanaghchi)=== * {{sleep | name=Henrikh and Madlen Stepanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 255300 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A double room with 2 extra beds possible. }} * {{sleep | name=Mardik sister | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233-101 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Surik and Zamira Hayrapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 208688 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 rooms with twin beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Yurik and Zamira Hayrapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 270047 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 rooms with 4 beds all together. }} ===Karintak=== * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Nadejda | alt= | url= | email=gayane.arutyunyan.75@mail.ru | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 285875, +374 47 731167 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A real guesthouse with 6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Ulmar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240026, +374 47 9731907, +374 97 240576, +374 47 9731334, +374 97 231992 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Ulmar is just a guy, but he know all the homestays in Karintak. 5-6 beds each. }} ===Shusha=== ''See [[Shusha]]'' ===Stepanakert=== ''See [[Stepanakert]]'' ===Aygestan (Baluja)=== * {{sleep | name=Alvart Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 people }} * {{sleep | name=Gago | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 201-204 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not for large groups, but couples. }} * {{sleep | name=Nver Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Patara (Ptretsik, Badara)=== * {{sleep | name=Albert and Laura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 291403 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5-6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Armen and Luisa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 297429, +374 47 6 77312-274 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmira (Emma) Hairapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 288434| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Suren | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 231296 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Kolatak=== * {{sleep | name=Artur and Anahit Babayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240217 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds in separate bedrooms }} * {{sleep | name=Onnik and Amalia Balassanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240858 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sergey and Nadia Harutyunian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 209120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ===Khachen=== * {{sleep | name=Narimon House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4-5 beds. }} ===Garnakar=== * {{sleep | name=Artush Mangasaryan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} * {{sleep | name=Gagik Zakharyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} ===Vank=== * {{sleep | name=Fedya Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds, plus another 10 at their neighbour's. }} * {{sleep | name=Valo and Mareta Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} g7jgglobjwe3a9xdqkcguxbttefvcb4 5289367 5289366 2026-06-08T08:53:34Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 5 5289367 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Karintak=== * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Nadejda | alt= | url= | email=gayane.arutyunyan.75@mail.ru | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 285875, +374 47 731167 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A real guesthouse with 6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Ulmar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240026, +374 47 9731907, +374 97 240576, +374 47 9731334, +374 97 231992 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Ulmar is just a guy, but he know all the homestays in Karintak. 5-6 beds each. }} ===Shusha=== ''See [[Shusha]]'' ===Stepanakert=== ''See [[Stepanakert]]'' ===Aygestan (Baluja)=== * {{sleep | name=Alvart Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 people }} * {{sleep | name=Gago | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 201-204 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not for large groups, but couples. }} * {{sleep | name=Nver Dadayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Patara (Ptretsik, Badara)=== * {{sleep | name=Albert and Laura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 291403 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5-6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Armen and Luisa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 297429, +374 47 6 77312-274 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmira (Emma) Hairapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 288434| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Suren | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 231296 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Kolatak=== * {{sleep | name=Artur and Anahit Babayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240217 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds in separate bedrooms }} * {{sleep | name=Onnik and Amalia Balassanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240858 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sergey and Nadia Harutyunian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 209120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ===Khachen=== * {{sleep | name=Narimon House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4-5 beds. }} ===Garnakar=== * {{sleep | name=Artush Mangasaryan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} * {{sleep | name=Gagik Zakharyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} ===Vank=== * {{sleep | name=Fedya Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds, plus another 10 at their neighbour's. }} * {{sleep | name=Valo and Mareta Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} fmy9gkqa1wf8s0tft3arbdiq13hc8oi 5289368 5289367 2026-06-08T08:53:57Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 6 5289368 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Karintak=== * {{sleep | name=Guesthouse Nadejda | alt= | url= | email=gayane.arutyunyan.75@mail.ru | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 285875, +374 47 731167 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=A real guesthouse with 6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Ulmar | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240026, +374 47 9731907, +374 97 240576, +374 47 9731334, +374 97 231992 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Ulmar is just a guy, but he know all the homestays in Karintak. 5-6 beds each. }} ===Patara (Ptretsik, Badara)=== * {{sleep | name=Albert and Laura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 291403 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5-6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Armen and Luisa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 297429, +374 47 6 77312-274 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmira (Emma) Hairapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 288434| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Suren | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 231296 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Kolatak=== * {{sleep | name=Artur and Anahit Babayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240217 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds in separate bedrooms }} * {{sleep | name=Onnik and Amalia Balassanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240858 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sergey and Nadia Harutyunian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 209120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ===Khachen=== * {{sleep | name=Narimon House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4-5 beds. }} ===Garnakar=== * {{sleep | name=Artush Mangasaryan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} * {{sleep | name=Gagik Zakharyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} ===Vank=== * {{sleep | name=Fedya Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds, plus another 10 at their neighbour's. }} * {{sleep | name=Valo and Mareta Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} a2i3ym0y3flm47nqiwfm9owiypw08og 5289369 5289368 2026-06-08T08:54:16Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 7 5289369 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Patara (Ptretsik, Badara)=== * {{sleep | name=Albert and Laura | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 291403 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5-6 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Armen and Luisa | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 297429, +374 47 6 77312-274 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmira (Emma) Hairapetian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 288434| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Suren | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 231296 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} ===Kolatak=== * {{sleep | name=Artur and Anahit Babayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240217 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds in separate bedrooms }} * {{sleep | name=Onnik and Amalia Balassanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240858 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sergey and Nadia Harutyunian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 209120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ===Khachen=== * {{sleep | name=Narimon House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4-5 beds. }} ===Garnakar=== * {{sleep | name=Artush Mangasaryan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} * {{sleep | name=Gagik Zakharyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} ===Vank=== * {{sleep | name=Fedya Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds, plus another 10 at their neighbour's. }} * {{sleep | name=Valo and Mareta Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} texw4288bz6ocep86g4a2lc05g9ubhl 5289370 5289369 2026-06-08T08:54:34Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 8 5289370 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Kolatak=== * {{sleep | name=Artur and Anahit Babayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240217 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds in separate bedrooms }} * {{sleep | name=Onnik and Amalia Balassanian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 240858 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Sergey and Nadia Harutyunian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 209120 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ===Khachen=== * {{sleep | name=Narimon House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4-5 beds. }} ===Garnakar=== * {{sleep | name=Artush Mangasaryan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} * {{sleep | name=Gagik Zakharyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} ===Vank=== * {{sleep | name=Fedya Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds, plus another 10 at their neighbour's. }} * {{sleep | name=Valo and Mareta Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} bkh1encdc1dxn3oz31com49o3zduuic 5289371 5289370 2026-06-08T08:54:51Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 9 5289371 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Khachen=== * {{sleep | name=Narimon House | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4-5 beds. }} ===Garnakar=== * {{sleep | name=Artush Mangasaryan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} * {{sleep | name=Gagik Zakharyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=10 beds and more. }} ===Vank=== * {{sleep | name=Fedya Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 233939 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds, plus another 10 at their neighbour's. }} * {{sleep | name=Valo and Mareta Ohanyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vano (Vanya) and Nurvard | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Vazgen and Dzovinar Baghdasarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=4 beds. }} ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} oktg9mxpheyxgazbbjtlndmkj6fm7xa 5289372 5289371 2026-06-08T08:55:12Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 10 5289372 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ===Vaghuhas=== * {{sleep | name=Ara and Inga Adamian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 220029 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3-4 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Elmard and Hranush (Sonia) Sarafian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 293900 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Vova and Alina Begnazarian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 97 205058, +374 97 200299 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=6 beds. }} ===Dadivank=== There are a few empty houses where you might set up sleeping bags and spend the night. * {{sleep | name=Gegham Badalyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+374 93574801 (his relative in Yerevan) | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hayk and Mrs. Alvart Danielian | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 bedrooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Lova and Mrs. Maret | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=3 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Movses and Shoghik | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=2 beds. }} * {{sleep | name=Rafik Sayan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=Not so comfortable, but in the village. }} ===Zuar=== * {{sleep | name=Sasha Hovhanessyan | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-09-13 | content=5 beds. }} ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} o2cb71ad7w0dm3tqm8950dobphdrhd9 5289373 5289372 2026-06-08T08:55:36Z Waysi32 2418585 Part 11 5289373 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Janapar Trail banner.jpg}} The ''' Janapar Trail''', in [[Nagorno-Karabakh]], goes through the beautiful landscape of the Caucasus mountains. The marked trail involves 8-16 days of hiking, starting from the southern end of the trail in [[Hadrut]] and ending in Vardenis, [[Armenia]]. The Janapar Trail is 284 km long. ==Understand== {{Cautionbox|With the return of all of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani control after a military offensive in 2023, a lot of information about the Janapar Trail within the article became outdated. |lastedit=2025-09-05 }} [[File:2014 Górski Karabach, Widoki ze szlaku turystycznego Dżanapar (05).jpg|thumb|Along the trail section from Karintak to Shushi]] The trail runs through the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which means "mountainous black garden". The trail was first marked in 2007, and since then volunteers have returned a few times to maintain markings in the southern half of the trail. There is a good website with substantial information, as well as an active Facebook page with a lot of photos where questions can be directed. The majority Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from [[Azerbaijan]] around the same time the Soviet Union collapsed, and won a bitter war. No peace treaty has ever been signed however, so the region remains unrecognized internationally. It is beautiful, remote, and surprisingly to many, rather safe. There are many popular sights like monasteries and monuments along the way (sometimes a little off-track), and several hot springs allow for a refresh during a day of hiking. Checkout [[Nagorno-Karabakh|Nagorno-Karabakh aka Artsakh]] itself for a comprehensive list, and all the articles of cities along the way, like [[Stepanakert]], [[Shusha]], and [[Vank]]. Online information is available on the [http://www.janapartrail.org/ official website] and the dedicated [http://facebook.com/janapar.trail Facebook Group]. ===Summary=== The complete trail can be re-viewed on [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3668100 OpenStreetMap] and '''downloaded''' on [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/#route?id=3668100&type=relation&map=8.0/39.7628/46.9855 Waymarked Trails]. Furthermore, all trail sections are described below. Also, checkout the [[:Wikipedia:Janapar|Wikipedia]] and [[:Wikidata:Q3072719|Wikidata]] links to the left of this page for additional information. ==Prepare== Preparation is like that of any extended trip/hike. You want to pack light, but be prepared to walk all day through different terrain, to navigate, and to protect yourself from the elements. You have either the option of bringing camping gear, or staying in villagers homes each night, as the trail is designed to bring you into a village each night at the end of your days hike. There is no fee for accessing the Janapar Trail. However, a special permit might be necessary for the Dadivank to Vardenis section of the trail. Such a permit can be obtained from the Karabakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, if found along that part without a permit the worst that can happen is that you will have to leave the trail and go back to the main road. But the remoteness makes it very unlikely anyone will ask. And as soon as you have gone back into Armenia, you are on the safe side. ===Eat=== There are few formal places to eat along the trail outside the larger towns. Carry enough food for each day, plus extra in case walking takes longer than expected. In villages, basic supplies may be available from small shops, but opening hours and stock can be unreliable. ===Drink=== Carry sufficient water, especially in summer and on exposed sections. Springs and village taps exist along parts of the route, but availability is not guaranteed and water sources may be seasonal. Treat or filter natural water if you are unsure of its quality. ===Sleep=== Accommodation options vary widely by section. In larger towns there may be hotels or guesthouses, while smaller villages may have no formal accommodation. Do not rely on old homestay lists; confirm any overnight stop in advance and carry a backup plan. ===Climate=== The trail crosses lowland valleys, forested hills and higher mountain areas, so conditions can change quickly. Summers can be hot and exposed, while spring and autumn may bring rain, mud and cool nights. Higher sections can be cold outside summer and may have snow or poor visibility. ==Get in== Nagorno-Karabakh is only accessible through Armenia. Most will take a mini-bus from [[Yerevan]] to [[Stepanakert]]. From there a bus or another mini-bus to Hadrut will get you to the starting point. A visa is required, and can be obtained in Stepanakert upon arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ask for the ''Artakin Gortseri Nakhararutyun''). You'd want to list all the provinces of Nagorno-Karabakh in order to be able to hike the various sections of the trail and have freedom to move wherever you'd like. ==Walk== {{mapframe|height=500|width=500}} {{Mapshapes| Q3072719}} The hike is broken into day-hike sections, with a village or town you can sleep in at the end of each day's hike. Nevertheless, some sections are shorter and might only require half a day of hiking. Starting from the southern point of Hadrut and heading north, this is the order of places along the ''marked'' Janapar Trail. Due to the often remote nature of the trail, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety in towns and the countryside. For reliable (offline) maps, [[GPS navigation]], comprehensive trail and map information, consult [https://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap], which is used by this travel guide, and by many convenient mobile Apps like [https://osmand.net/ OsmAnd] or [https://en.mapy.cz/ Mapy.cz]. Or just download the according GPX or KML files through [https://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/ Waymarked Trails] for such trails on OpenStreetMap. (Note, you just need to change the OpenStreetMap relation ID to download the GPX or KML files through the same link.) {{RouteSection|length=14.4 km|duration=4 hr 35 min|name=Hadrut to Togh|wikidata=Q64808619}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike from the edge of the town of {{marker|type=city|name=Hadrut|wikidata=Q157919}} up to a crest, then head down to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Togh|wikidata=Q2636177}}, with nice views of cool mountain you will be hiking the next day. Make a trip up to Spitak Khach Vank to light a candle upon completion. {{RouteSection|length=15.5 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Togh to Azokh|wikidata=Q64808742}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. You hike in a circle around the impressive mountain that the 12th-century Gtichavank monastery is on. Nice monastery undergoing restoration, nice forest, and depending on your route you may cross over a nice old bridge or two. You can explore the cave in {{marker|type=city|name=Azokh|wikidata=Q526846}} village in the evening when you arrive, or in the morning before you depart for Karmir Shuka. {{RouteSection|length=15.6 km|duration=4 hr 45 min|name=Azokh to Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q64808779}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. Hike up from Azokh over the crest, to Shekher village and through the fields below {{marker|type=city|name=Karmir Shuka|wikidata=Q2657762}} before reaching the town. {{RouteSection|length=13.3 km|duration=3 hr 45 min|name=Karmir Shuka to Avetaranots|wikidata=Q64808854}} This section is medium difficulty and well-marked. From Karmir Shuka you hike up to the impressive 2,000-year-old tree of Skhtorashen, then hike across the highway past a waterfall, and on to {{marker|type=city|name=Avetaranots|wikidata=Q2874259}} village, with an old melik's house. {{RouteSection|length=12.9 km|duration=3 hr 50 min|name=Avetaranots to Karintak|wikidata=Q64808914}} This section is medium-difficult and well-marked. This hike takes you through some thick forest, up to a crest overlooking the cliffs of Shushi, and down across the Karkar river into aptly named {{marker|type=city|name=Karintak|wikidata=Q2656648}} (meaning below the rock) village. {{RouteSection|length=5.6 km|duration=2 hr 15 min|name=Karintak to Shushi|wikidata=Q64808923}} This well-marked section is moderately difficult and exceptionally scenic. It follows the Karkar River through sheer canyon walls, past the otherworldly Zontik Waterfall, across an old bridge, through the ruins of abandoned Hunot village, and up the cliffs to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Shushi]]|wikidata=Q158903}}. {{RouteSection|length=11.9 km|duration=4 hr 15 min|name=Shushi to Stepanakert|wikidata=Q64808926}} This section is medium to medium-difficult and well-marked. It follows a quiet, rarely traveled back road through natural scenery, across an old bridge and up to a tiny hamlet was a simple old church, and then down to {{marker|type=city|name=[[Stepanakert]]|wikidata=Q129352}}. A pleasant alternative to a ride to Stepanakert even if you're not hiking the entire trail. {{RouteSection|length=21.3 km|duration=9 hr 50 min|name=Stepanakert to Patara|wikidata=Q64808927}} This section is easy, though not especially well-marked, particularly across the fields. The route passes mostly through open farmland and a couple of foothill villages, where trail markings can be sparse in areas without stones or other clear surfaces. Use a reliable navigation app, and ask locals for directions to the next village when needed. {{marker|type=city|name=Patara|wikidata=Q3104667}} itself is a small village with a guesthouse. {{RouteSection|length=15 km|duration=5 hr 25 min|name=Patara to Kolatak|wikidata=Q64808932}} This section is difficult and well-marked. The toughest day of hiking, involves climbing a very steep mountain to the mostly natural fortifications of Kachaghakaberd fortress, and then down the mountain and across the river to {{marker|type=city|name=Kolatak|wikidata=Q2660719}} village. Rewarding with top-of-the-world views. {{RouteSection|length=12.8 km|duration=4 hr|name=Kolatak to Gandzasar|wikidata=Q64808960}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. Hike up to the monastery of Metsaranits and back to the village of Kolatak before heading downriver along the only road out of the village. When you read the junction of the main road, head left up to the village of Vank, and up to the stunning monastery of {{marker|type=see|name=Gandzasar|wikidata=Q947593}}. {{RouteSection|length=14 km|duration=5 hr|name=Gandzasar to Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q64808934|role=alternative}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. This entire day is spent hiking over the forested mountains to the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Vaghuhas|wikidata=Q2671739}}, which has an old church. {{cautionbox|A special safety notice from the HALO Trust, responsible for the trail development and maintenance. Read carefully and do not hike this section if you are uncomfortable with this information. ''There are no records of any minefields or cluster munition sites close to the route. However, in the past our survey teams have responded to a number of callouts to destroy ammunition (including mines and cluster munitions) around both villages, Vank and Vaghuas, reported by local population. Since the area was a scene of heavy fighting in the early nineties, it’s possible that there might be more abandoned or unexploded ammunition lying around.'' ''Our recommendation is to try to avoid walking on any unused ground or going deeper into forested areas where fighting might have taken place. If the Janapar Trail runs through a well-used footpath or a forest track, then it should be safe, but it is still worthwhile to get some advice from the local villagers who use the area on a daily basis for collecting firewood or hunting.'' ''In case anyone from your team comes across any ammunition or an unknown item, it’s strongly recommended not to touch/investigate it, and report the findings to HALO as soon as possible.''}} {{RouteSection|length=14-22 km|duration=5-7 hr|name=Vaghuhas to Dadivank|wikidata=Q64808962|role=alternative}} This section is easy to medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. The entire day is spent hiking between the river and the road to Dadivank, in a narrow and impressive gorge. {{marker|type=see|name=Dadivank|wikidata=Q980497}} is a beautiful, large monastery with a small village under it. {{RouteSection|length=19-24 km|duration=6-8 hr|name=Dadivank to Zuar|wikidata=Q64808967|role=alternative}} This section is easy, but not or badly marked. Following the river towards Karvachar, you leave the main road and follow up the river to the Zuar hot springs. {{RouteSection|length=21.2 km|duration=6 hr 45 min|name=Gandzasar to Andzavner|wikidata=Q140047930}} This section is moderate and follows a very infrequently travelled, easy-to-follow road from Vank village and Gandzasar Monastery up toward the top of the mountain, where there is a small cattle farm. The scenery is remote and open, with very few people around. {{marker|type=sleep|name=Andzavner|lat=40.017673|long=46.354829}} is a guest house in Jaghalar. {{RouteSection|length=14.7 km|duration=4 hr 30 min|name=Andzavner to Zuar|wikidata=Q140047943}} This section is moderate and descends from the mountain along an old, almost unused Soviet road to the {{marker|type=city|name=Zuar|lat=40.070168269|long=46.238160687}} area. There is a village for overnighting, and the nearby hot springs make a good stop at the end of the day. {{RouteSection|length=23.3 km|duration=8 hr|name=Zuar to Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q64808968}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. From the Zuar hot springs, you hike over rolling low mountains towards {{marker|type=city|name=Nor Verinshen|wikidata=Q2062964}}. The route follows old tracks and open terrain, with stretches near unused and fallen Soviet electrical towers, before descending toward the Tartar River valley and the Karvachar canyon area. {{RouteSection|length=22.7 km|duration=7 hr|name=Nor Verinshen to Tsar|wikidata=Q64808971}} This section is medium difficulty, but not or badly marked. From Nor Verinshen, the route heads into the Tartar/Trtu Gorge and continues upstream through the canyon. You pass a hot spring tub and continue along the river before the turnoff to Tsar, where a steep ascent leads up to the high mountain plateau and the village of {{marker|type=city|name=Tsar|wikidata=Q2395240}}. {{RouteSection|length=33.8 km|duration=9 hr 30 min|name=Tsar to Vardenis|wikidata=Q64808974}} This section is difficult and not or badly marked. Over the mountain plateau into Armenia and finally {{marker|type=city|name=[[Vardenis]]|wikidata=Q39542}} at the southeast corner of Lake Sevan. You can try shorten this part by trying to find a taxi as soon as you reach the first villages in Armenia. ==Stay safe== Follow all of the safety information and warnings off on the Janapar Trail website. Stay far from the front lines, which won't be a problem if you stick to the trail. There are reports of ammunition and mines in the forest between Gandzasar and Vaghuhas. Always stay on the track and align with locals before crossing this part. ==Go next== There is only [[Armenia]] which you can safely travel to after having visited [[Artsakh]]. {{usableitinerary}} {{geo|39.5191|47.0264}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} pvnn74dajlvaaj9jvl3ltx6s7jxqy9s 0 138348 5289046 5288033 2026-06-07T12:54:08Z Globetrotter30 2363356 /* Indonesia */ made bali subheading 2 5289046 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|WV banner Hinduism.jpg}} '''Hinduism''' is the world's third most prolific religion after [[Christianity]] and [[Islam]]. With a history spanning many thousands of years, it is the dominant religion in [[South Asia]] and has been very influential in [[Southeast Asia]], sharing its origin with [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]] and [[Sikhism]]. Hinduism has been spread to many countries by South Asian emigrants. While the faith has traditionally been less proselytic than many other religions, modern movements such as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON; Hare Krishnas) have helped spark increased interest in Hinduism in Western countries since the 1960s. Due to their superb architecture and cultural value, many Hindu temples have been designated as {{UNESCO}}s. Also many Hindu phenomena have been classed under [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage|UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritages]]. ==Understand== {{quote|Who really knows?<br> Who can here proclaim it?<br> Whence, whence this creation sprang?<br> Gods came later, after the creation of this universe.<br> Who then knows whence it has arisen?<br> Whether God's will created it, or whether He was mute;<br> Only He who is its overseer in highest heaven knows,<br> He only knows, or perhaps He does not know.|author=Rigveda, 10.129.6-7}} [[File:Varanasi 2010 Ahilyabai Ghat.jpg|thumb|Ahilya Ghat, Varanasi]] ===History=== ====Origins and deities==== Hinduism is an extremely diverse religious and spiritual tradition. It has no founder, governing body or single holy book, although the '''Vedas''' ([[Sanskrit phrasebook|Sanskrit]]: वेद ''Veda'', lit. knowledge) are regarded by most Hindus to be the holiest and most authoritative religious texts. It is often referred to as not a religion but a way of life. The beginnings of Hinduism are at least as old as the Vedas, the earliest of which are estimated to date from approximately 1700&nbsp;BCE, with traces of the religion found in the earlier [[Indus Valley Civilisation]], beginning from 3300&nbsp;BCE, some Hindus call it the 'Sindhu Saraswati Civilisation'. Many scholars now believe that the Vedic mythology of Hinduism originally evolved from proto-Indo-European mythology, thus sharing a common origin with many mythologies of pre-Christian Europe, such as the Greek, Roman, Celtic, Slavic and Germanic ones. The Vedas and other sacred texts, including the '''Upanishads''', '''Puranas''', and the '''Mahabharata''' and '''Ramayana''' epics, are in the ancient and sacred language of Sanskrit. Hinduism is a richly iconic religion, celebrating many gods and goddesses in the form of statues and paintings, and with music, dance and poetry. Most Hindus believe in a cycle of birth, death and rebirth, corresponding to the Hindu trinity of '''Brahma''', the creator, '''Vishnu''', the preserver and '''Shiva''', the destroyer. Hindu gods are believed by many to be able to come to the mortal world in the form of avatars — incarnations in human or animal form who can also shape-shift. The most famous examples are '''Rama''' and '''Krishna''', two much-beloved avatars of Vishnu. The belief in avatars has also allowed some Hindus to adopt elements of other belief systems, for example by accepting the '''[[Buddhism|Buddha]]''' as an avatar of Vishnu. Many Hindus also believe that when the world has descended into complete evil and chaos, Vishnu will descend to Earth once more in the form of a new avatar riding a white horse and carrying a flaming sword known as '''Kalki''', during which he will defeat the forces of evil and restore justice and order to the world. Many Hindu gods have consorts, with '''Saraswati''' as the consort of Brahma, '''Lakshmi''' as the consort of Vishnu, and '''Parvati''' as the consort of Shiva. These consort goddesses also can come down to Earth as avatars, frequently as the wives of their respective husbands' avatars. Other deities that are venerated include '''Indra''', the god of thunder and lightning, and king of the gods; '''Agni''', the god of fire; and '''Ganesha''', the elephant-faced god and son of Shiva. There is also a Hindu belief in the Brahman — the divine oneness — and therefore, some Hindus believe that all the gods and goddesses are manifestations of an overall oneness, and are monotheists. ===Castes=== Hindus, especially in [[India]] and [[Nepal]], have traditionally believed in a system of castes, which are essentially rather rigidly-defined social classes. They were initially considered as being jobs that are not fixed, but following colonialism, an interpretation considered them fixed. The four main castes are the ''Brahmins'', the highest caste which consisted of the priests, the ''Kshatriyas'', which consisted of the kings, warriors and other members of the nobility, the ''Vaishyas'', which consisted of the peasants, craftsmen and merchants, and the ''Shudras'' at the bottom, which consisted of the servants of the three higher castes. There are also a substantial number of people outside the caste structure, literally outcastes or "Untouchables" (also known as the ''dalit''), who were so low on the social order that they were shunned by people with a caste. One's station in life at birth is traditionally considered to be a product of ''karma'', the actions and consequences of what a living thing did in a previous life. One's caste was hereditary and considered to be the karmic result of reward or punishment for actions in a previous life, and intermarriage between people of different castes was strictly forbidden. Those who broke the rules of their caste would be thrown out and become outcastes. Some advances have been made including affirmative action, but while casteism has been outlawed by the Indian government, like many other long-standing traditions, caste-based practices continue. Most Hindus are against casteism today. ===Geographic scope of Hinduism=== Hinduism started in the Indian Subcontinent and spread to much of Southeast Asia during the reigns of the great Maurya, Gupta and Chola empires. It was prevalent in many powerful Southeast Asian empires and kingdoms for centuries, where it gave birth to some of the most beautiful and impressive temple complexes in the World. Nowadays, most of the population in formerly Hindu parts of Southeast Asia adheres to Islam, Buddhism or Christianity, though the Indonesian island of [[Bali]] and the ethnic Cham minority in central [[Vietnam]] remain majority-Hindu. However, vestiges of Hinduism continue to survive in the folk tales and arts of the region and in the syncretic beliefs of many Southeast Asians, including large numbers of Javanese people, who practice a mixed Animist/Hindu-Buddhist/Muslim belief system called Kejawen. Indonesia's national airline Garuda Indonesia was named after Garuda, Vishnu's mount in Hindu mythology, and Garuda is also featured in the coat-of-arms of both Indonesia and Thailand. In the [[Malacca]] sultanate, despite being a Muslim kingdom for most of its history, the chief of its navy was known as the ''Laksamana'', whose title was derived from '''Lakshmana''', Rama's younger brother, and one of the heroes who fought alongside Rama in the Ramayana. Today, ''Laksamana'' remains the [[Indonesian phrasebook|Indonesian]] and [[Malay phrasebook|Malay]] word for "Admiral" that is used by the Indonesian, Malaysian and Bruneian navies. Starting in the 19th century, there was a great exodus of Hindus from [[British Raj|British India]] to other British colonies such as [[Malaya]], [[Guyana]], [[Trinidad]], [[Fiji]], [[Kenya]], [[Uganda]], [[South Africa]], [[Myanmar|Burma]], [[Hong Kong]] and [[Mauritius]], mostly to work as indentured servants or unskilled laborers. In the 20th and 21st centuries, many Hindus have immigrated from India, East Africa and the West Indies to the [[United Kingdom]], the [[United States]], [[Australia]], [[Canada]] and other Western countries, and a very large number have travelled to [[Dubai]], [[Abu Dhabi]], [[Kuwait]] and other Arab Gulf States to work. Today, the only countries with a Hindu majority are [[India]], [[Nepal]] and [[Mauritius]]. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, commonly known as the Hare Krishnas, were founded in [[New York City]] in 1966 and have proselytized around the world, gaining converts to their brand of Hinduism. There is no country with Hinduism as its state religion, and all Hindu-majority countries are nominally secular, though there is the highly influential '''Hindutva''' movement that seeks to turn India into a Hindu theocracy. The modern name of India is '''Bharat''' in many Indian languages including [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]], which was derived from the name of one of the great kings in the Mahabharata. ===Holy places and beings=== [[File:A Hanuman temple at Haridwar.jpg|thumb|An image of Hanuman, in a temple in [[Haridwar]]]] Many bodies of water are holy to Hindus, but above all is the great Ganges River of India, known in many northern Indian languages as '''Ganga''' and itself considered a Goddess. Ablutions in the river, being cremated there, or simply being close to it are considered holy. Hills and mountains are often considered holy. For example, in [[Bali]], [[Mount Agung|Gunung Agung]], the tall volcano, is regarded as the holiest place on the island. The holiness of cows to Hindus is well-known around the world. Cows have the run of many streets throughout India, and most Hindus would never kill a cow for food but instead use the cow's milk and make dairy products with it, including ghee (clarified butter), yogurt, paneer (fresh cheese curd), buttermilk and a variety of desserts. Some fundamentalist Hindus even consider the life of a cow to be more important than the lives of their own family members. In Nepal, although the meat of domestic cows is not eaten, the meat of water buffaloes is part of Nepali cuisine. Monkeys are often considered holy and identified with the monkey god, '''Hanuman''', one of the heroes of the classic Ramayana epic, so do not be surprised if lots of monkeys are running free and looking to steal your sandwich when you visit a temple that honours Hanuman. Elephants are also revered animals for Hindus as they are closely identified with the god '''Ganesha''', and are also associated with '''Airavata''', a white elephant (in the literal sense) who is the mount of the god Indra. Eagles are also often considered holy as they symbolise '''Garuda''', Vishnu's mount. The mount of the popular goddess '''Durga''' is a '''tiger''' or '''lion''', with the Bengal tiger in particular also serving as the national animal of both India and Bangladesh due to this significance. The '''cobra''' is another sacred animal due to its association with '''Vasuki''', the King of the Serpents, who is believed to be worn by the god Shiva around his neck. ===The Swastika and other symbols=== [[File:Aum Om black.svg|thumb|''Om'' symbol]] For thousands of years Hindu people have used the Swastika as a symbol of peace that represents the Brahman (divine oneness) long before the Nazis twisted it into a symbol of evil. It is a very sacred symbol and is not meant to offend but instead to signify the universal connection of the entire Universe and all life in all its aspects, and especially energy. The Swastika is shared by Buddhists and Jains as a religious symbol. Another very prominent symbol in Hinduism is the sacred sound '''Om''' (also spelt as Aum). Om refers to the oneness of the Atman (soul) and Brahman (ultimate reality and entirety of the universe). You will commonly hear the word chanted as part of mantras in temples and yoga schools. It is also common to see the Sanskrit inscription of this word. ===Types of religious sites=== There are many types of Hindu religious sites including: *'''Temple''': A structure designed to bring humans and Gods together. Hindu temples are known as "mandirs" in Northern India and "kovils" in parts of Southern India. South Indian temples typically include one or more ''gopurams'', which are ornate and often colorful towers. South Indian empires had great influence in Southeast Asia in ancient times, so the construction of gopurams spread there as well. *'''Ashram''': A spiritual hermitage or monastery *'''Goshala''' (also spelt ''Gaushala''): A sanctuary and place of shelter for cows, a holy animal in the religion *'''Ghat''': A series of steps leading down to a holy body of water (river or lake) *'''Pura''': A Balinese Hindu temple. Literally "city" in Sanskrit. ==Talk== '''[[Sanskrit phrasebook|Sanskrit]]''' is the original language of the ''Vedas'', Hinduism's principal religious texts, as well as well-known Hindu epics like the ''Mahabharata'' and ''Ramayana''. It is no longer spoken natively by any significant sector of the Indian population, though it continues to be widely used as a liturgical language in many temples, and many Sanskrit words survive in the languages of South and Southeast Asia. In addition to using the holy language, Sanskrit, Hindu temples tend to use the local language of the region when conducting their services. There are English signs at most popular Hindu temples around the world. Outside South Asia, the languages used in the temple are often based on the ethnic makeup of the community who go to the temple. For example in Western countries, [[Hindi phrasebook|Hindi]] may be spoken in North Indian-style temples while [[Tamil phrasebook|Tamil]] may be spoken in South Indian-style temples. ==Destinations== {{Mapframe|zoom=auto|name=Hindu destinations around the world}} Because of the vastness, complexity and diversity of the religion, there are hundreds, if not thousands of Hindu holy sites in the world, mostly in South Asia. The destinations listed below are among the most notable but are only a small sample what you can experience as a traveller. ===[[India]]=== The holy land of Bharat where most Hindus live, and also home to most of Hinduism's holy sites. ====[[Eastern India]]==== [[File:FB7A9290.jpg|thumb|The Temple of Shri Shri Govindaji in [[Imphal]], is the centre of Meitei Vaishnavism section of the Hindus in [[Manipur]].]] *{{marker|name=[[Bhubaneswar]]|wikidata=Q171771}}, a temple town and capital of [[Odisha]], literally means God of Earth and features numerous temples in its old town *{{marker|name=[[Kolkata]]|wikidata=Q1348}}, third most populous city in India and home to Dakshineswar and Kalighat temples, both dedicated to Goddess Kali *{{marker|name=[[Konark]]|url=|lat=19.890833|long=86.100278}} has one of the greatest sun temples in the world, dedicated to Surya, the sun god, partially in ruins but gradually being restored *{{marker|name=[[Mayapur]]|wikidata=Q2606609}} is the headquarters of ISKCON *{{Marker|name=[[Puri]]|lat=19.810556|long=85.831389}} is the location of the Jagganath Temple, and the host of the Rath Yatra, and is one of the ''Char Dham''. ====[[Himalayan North]]==== [[File:Vaishno devi.jpg|thumb|alt=The three icons representing the three aspects of the Mother Goddess in the Vaishno Devi temple shrine.|The three icons representing the three aspects of the Mother Goddess in the Vaishno Devi temple shrine, near [[Katra]].]] *{{marker|name=[[Amarnath]]|lat=34.215|long=75.501}} (''28 km northeast of [[Pahalgam]]''), the site of the holy iced stalagmite ''Shiva Lingam'' *{{Marker|name=[[Vaishno Devi]]|lat=33.24096|long=74.9681}} (''near [[Katra]]),'' is one of India's most visited pilgrimage sites. *{{Marker|name=[[Naina Devi]]|lat=51.5074|long=-0.1278}} ([[Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh)|Bilaspur]]) is a ''Shaktipeeth'' where Sati's eyes are believed to have fallen. *{{Marker|name=Chintpurni|lat=31.6841924|long=76.1171188}} ([[Una (district)|Una]]) is a ''Shaktipeeth'' where Sati's feet are believed to have fallen. *{{marker|name=[[Gangotri]]|lat=30.98|long=78.93}}, has the highest temple dedicated to the River Ganga and is the first town on the Ganges River. The origin of the Ganges is in Gomukh, which is the terminus of the Gangotri Glacier and a {{km|19}} trek from the town of Gangotri. It is one of the ''Char Dham'' *{{Marker|name=[[Yamunotri]]|lat=31.0100|long=78.4500}} (Jamnotri), has the temple dedicated to the River Yamuna, the sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas. The holy thermal springs at Janki Chatti is 7 km away. The actual source is 1km up, and is not easily accessible. *{{marker|name=[[Haridwar]]|lat=29.956|long=78.17}}, literally meaning the "Gateway to God", located at the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) River *{{marker|name=[[Jammu]]|lat=32.71|long=74.86}}, also known as the City Of Temples, is a major place of Hindu pilgrimage *{{marker|name=[[Katra]]|lat=32.98|long=74.95}}, the gateway to the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, the second most visited Hindu temple in the world. It is one of the ''Char Dham'' *{{Marker|name=[[Kedarnath]]|lat=30.72016|long=79.06831}}, famous for its Kedarnath Yatra, and hosts the Kedarnath Temple which is one of the ''12 Jyotirlinga'' of Lord Shiva. It is one of the ''Char Dham.'' *{{Marker|name=[[Badrinath]]|lat=30.743309|long=79.493767}}, hosts the Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the ''Char Dham.'' *{{Marker|name=[[Rishikesh]]|lat=30.1034|long=78.2948}}, is renowned as the 'Yoga Capital of the World'. Ancient sages and saints have been said to have meditated here to gain knowledge. It is home to numerous temples and ashrams for spiritual learning. It is the starting point of the ''Char Dham'' pilgrimage ====[[North-Eastern India]]==== *{{Marker|name = [[Imphal]]|lat=24.797798|long=93.948486}} has an important temple dedicated to God Shri Shri Govindajee, with twin golden domes *{{Marker|name=Parushram Kund|lat=27.8775|long=96.359167}}, (21 km north of [[Tezu]]) is a holy site of the sage Parshuram (known in Sanskrit as '''Parashurama'''), the sixth avatar of Vishnu, on the banks of the Lohit River. It attracts pilgrims from Nepal and all over Northeast India, and is most popular during the festival of Makar Sankranti where devotees take a dip in the holy water. *{{Marker|name=[[Guwahati]]|lat=26.1814086|long=91.7564929}}, is home to Kamakhya Temple, one of the most important ''Shaktipeeths''. It is a major center of Tantric Shakti worship. It also houses Umananda (Shiva) and Navagraha temples. ====[[Plains (India)|The Plains]]==== *{{marker|name=[[Ayodhya]]|lat=26.80|long=82.20}}, believed to be the birthplace of Vishnu's avatar, Rama. It is home to the Ram Mandir. *{{marker|name=[[Kurukshetra]]|lat=29.965717|long=76.837006}}, believed to be the site of the epic Mahabharata war and where Krishna is said to have delivered the message of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. *{{marker|name=[[Mathura]]|lat=27.4925|long=77.673611}}, believed to be the birthplace of Vishnu's avatar, Krishna. *{{Marker|name=[[Vrindavan]]|lat=27.58|long=77.7}}, is where Krishna is believed to have spent most of his childhood. Features the ISKCON Temple, Radha Madhanmohan Temple, Radha Damodar Temple, Radha Vallabh Temple, and Prem Mandir. *{{marker|name=[[Prayagraj]]|wikidata=Q162442}} (Allahabad), an important pilgrimage city, located next to the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the holy Ganges and Yamuna rivers, and, according the Hindu belief, the mythical Saraswati River. It is one of the four sites where the Kumbha Mela mass gathering takes place every 12 years. *{{marker|name=[[Varanasi]]|lat=25.282|long=82.9563}}, (Kashi or Benaras), the '''holiest city''' in the religion, along the banks of the Ganges River, and one of the oldest continuously-occupied cities in the world. The Kashi Vishwanath Mandir is one of the 12 ''Jyotirlinga'' Shiva temples in Varanasi. The Kaal Bhairav Mandir is a temple dedicated to the fierce form of Lord Shiva, known as Kaal Bhairav. The Dashashwamedh Ghat is a temple at the site where Brahma is believed to have performed the first yajna (religious sacrifice). Other Ghats are along the river beckoning you to take a dip. The Bharat Mata Mandir is dedicated to the mother goddess of India, Bharat Mata. The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The Durga Kund Mandir is an ancient temple dedicated to goddess Durga Devi, featuring a kund (pond), for pilgrims to dip into. *{{Marker|name=[[Gaya]]|lat=24.79686|long=85.00385}}, has a Vishnupad Temple, it is a major Hindu pind‑daan site. It is a core pilgrimage town ==== [[Central India]] ==== *{{marker|name=[[Dantewada]]|lat=18.900764|long=81.345177}}, home to Danteshwari Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Danteshwari, a form of Shakti. It is believed that Sati’s tooth fell here. *{{marker|name=[[Ujjain]]|lat=23.17|long=75.79}}, one of the "Sapta Puri" (seven holy cities of Hinduism) and four sites where the Kumbha Mela mass gathering takes place every 12 years. Ujjain is also famous for its Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple, one of 12 most sacred Shiva temples. In ancient Indian astronomy, Ujjain was regarded as the prime meridian. *{{marker|name=[[Khajuraho]]|lat=24.85|long=79.933333333333}}, a town famous for its large and ancient Tantric temple complexes. ====[[Southern India]]==== *{{marker|name=[[Madurai]]|lat=9.92565|long=78.11425}}, centre of worship of the Goddess Meenakshi, who is regarded as an avatar of Parvati, the consort of Shiva *{{marker|name=[[Thanjavur]]|lat=10.8|long=79.15}} (Tanjore), once the capital of the great Chola Empire, and also home to many magnificent temples dating from that period. *{{marker|name=[[Tirupati]]|lat=13.65|long=79.42}}, home to the Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple, the '''most visited place of worship in the world''' *{{marker|name=[[Rameswaram]]|lat=9.288|long=79.313}}, the closest point in India to [[Sri Lanka]], the starting point of a chain of limestone shoals that stretch from India to Sri Lanka. These are believed by geologists to be remnants of a former land bridge, which Hindus believe to have been built by Rama for his troops to cross over to Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from Ravana. The town is also home to the Ramanathaswamy Temple dedicated to Shiva, which is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus because it is believed to be where Rama had prayed to Shiva to absolve him of the sins committed during the battle against Ravana in Lanka. The ''lingam'' in the temple sanctum is also believed to have been made by Rama himself. ====[[Western India]]==== *{{marker|name=[[Dwarka]]|lat=22.240277|long=68.968611}}, the city which Krishna is believed to have founded and ruled for 100 years. Also the site of the western ''matha'', established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century *{{marker|name=[[Morgaon]]|lat=18.276056|long=74.321389}}, (''67 km southeast of [[Pune]]'') is home to the Shri Moreshwar Temple, the foremost temple dedicated to Ganesha. It is the first on the pilgrimage circuit of eight Ganesha temples in western Maharashtra, collectively called the ''Ashtavinayak'' *{{marker|name=[[Pushkar]]|lat=26.487652|long=74.555922}}, home to the most important temple dedicated to Brahma, the creator god. *{{Marker|name=[[Mumbai]]|lat=19.076|long=72.88}}, home to Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, dedicated to Ganesh (Ganapati). One of the most revered temples in Hinduism. *{{Marker|name=[[Veraval]]|lat=20.915897|long=70.362854}}, home to Somnath Temple in Gujarat. It is one of the 12 ''Jyotirlinga'' Shiva temples. *{{Marker|name=[[Shirdi]]|lat=19.7662|long=74.4774}}, the birthplace of revered saint Sai Baba. *{{Marker|name=[[Nashik]]|lat=19.997454|long=73.789803}}, is one of the four sites where the Kumbha Mela mass gathering takes place every 12 years. Near to a Jyotrilinga, and near important temples at Panchavati, and [[Trimbakeshwar]] *{{Marker|name=[[Kolhapur]]|lat=16.69563|long=74.23167}}, home to Ambabai Temple in Maharashtra. It is one of the most revered ''Shakti Peeths'' in India. Dedicated to the Goddess Laxmi (Mahalaxmi). ===Rest of [[South Asia]]=== ====[[Bangladesh]]==== Bangladesh has a substantial Hindu minority; however, since the Partition of Bengal in 1905, subsequent Partition of British India in 1947, and the July Revolution in 2025, their numbers have dwindled, as many have been persecuted, causing some to flee to India or convert to Islam. *{{marker|name=[[Dhaka]]|url=|wikidata=Q1354}}, the capital, is home to the 800-year-old Dhakeshwari Temple, the country's "National Temple". *{{Marker|name=Sitakunda|lat=22.62035|long=91.66142}}, is home to the Chandranath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, a pilgrimage site. *{{Marker|name=[[Barisal]]|lat=22.700409|long=90.374992}}'s village nearby called Shikarpur, is home to the Sughanda ''Shakti Peeth.'' It is dedicated to the Goddess Sunanada, (Goddess Laxmi (Mahalaxmi)) *{{Marker|name=[[Bogra]]|lat=24.839113|long=89.37571}}, home to Bhabanipur ''Shakti Peeth''. It is located 28km away from Sherpur. ====[[Nepal]]==== Nepal, like India has a Hindu majority, and used to be the only country with Hinduism as its state religion. However, it became secular in 2006, following the fall of the monarchy. There are calls to reinstate the official status of Hinduism. Nepal has some major Hindu shrines. *{{marker|name=[[Kathmandu]]|wikidata=Q3037}}, home to Nepal's holiest Hindu shrine, the Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a {{UNESCO World Heritage Site}}. Kathmandu is also home to the Dakshinkali Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Kali, famous for its rituals, attracting many devotees particularly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Bashantapur Durbar Square is home to Taleju Temple, home to Goddess Taleju Bhawani. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is home to the 55 Window Palace and Vatsala Temple. *{{Marker|name=Mustang District|lat=28.783331|long=83.73056}}, is home to the Muktinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the ''Char Dhams.'' It is located 3800m above sea level, known for its sacred waters and Shaligram Stones. *{{Marker|name=Changunarayan|lat=27.716669|long=85.429718}}, is home to the Changu Narayan Temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal. It is located on a hilltop, known for its intricate wood carvings. ====[[Pakistan]]==== Pakistan used to have a very large Hindu minority, a majority in some areas, however since partition in 1947, many have fled to India to avoid persecution, and others have converted to Islam. Many historic temples have been destroyed by Islamic invasions. *{{marker|name=Hinglaj, [[Hingol National Park]]|lat=25.514|long=65.515}}, [[Balochistan]]. The Hinglaj Mata (Mother Goddess) Temple is inside a cave and is surrounded by arid hills and gorges. Also revered by the local Muslim community, it has become a unifying point for Pakistan's remaining Hindu community. Devotees from across the nation make a four-day pilgrimage in April every year. *{{marker|name=[[Karachi]]|wikidata=Q8660}}, [[Sindh]]. The city is home to a famous and historic temple dedicated to Hanuman, known as the '''Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir'''. The city is home to Shri Varun Dev Mandir, on Manora Island, dedicated to Varun Dev (God of the Oceans). The city is also home to the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. *{{marker|name=[[Umerkot]]|lat=25.361|long=69.744}}, [[Sindh]]. The Shiva temple in Umerkot is one of the country's most famous, with the temple holding a vibrant three-day ''Shivaratri'' festival held in February/March every year. The pond at the temple complex is believed to have formed from Shiva's tears. *{{Marker|name=[[Chakwal]]|lat=32.937973|long=72.858315}}, [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]]. The Katas Raj temples surround a sacred pond believed to be born from Shiva's tears. It is believed to be dated back to the Mahabharata era, dedicated to Shiva and other deities. *{{Marker|name=[[Lahore]]|lat=31.561918|long=74.348076}}, [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]]. The city hosts the Valmiki temple, dedicated to sage Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana. *{{Marker|name=[[Rawalpindi]]|lat=33.601921|long=73.038078}}, [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]]. The city hosts the Shri Krishna Mandir. *{{Marker|name=[[Sharda Valley|Sharda]], Neelum Valley|lat=34.791944|long=74.19}}, [[Azad Kashmir]]. The village hosts the ruins of Sharada Peeth, a ''Shakti Peeth''. It has been effectively destroyed unfortunately. *{{Marker|name=Kotli, [[Mirpur]]|lat=33.5184|long=73.9022}}, [[Azad Kashmir]]. The Sukrala Mata Temple is dedicated to a Hindu goddess revered by the local community. *{{Marker|name=[[Skardu]]|lat=35.3000|long=75.6167}}, [[Gilgit-Baltistan]]. The Kailash Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is believed to have been built by the Pandavas during their exile in ''the Mahabharata.'' *{{Marker|name=[[Peshawar]]|lat=34.008|long=71.5785}}, [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]. Peshawar is home to the Kalibari Mandir dedicated to the goddess Kali and is a major center for Hindu worship in the region. Balmiki Mandir is a living Hindu temple located near Saddar Cantt on Minchin Road. It is known for its traditional architectural elements, including ornate jharokas. ==== [[Sri Lanka]] ==== Sri Lanka was featured in the epic Ramayana, in which it was referred to as the island of '''Lanka''', the location of the fortress of the main villain, Ravana. Ravana was said to have captured Rama's wife, Sita and imprisoned her in his fortress, prompting Rama's forces to mount an invasion of Lanka to rescue her. The country has a Buddhist majority, however there is a very large Hindu minority. *{{Marker | name = [[Kataragama]] | lat = 6.416667 | long = 81.333333}} – a Hindu pilgrimage centre in southern Sri Lanka venerated by Sri Lankans of all faiths. The village is small but its landscapes are great. Once inside the temple complex you will attend rituals that are strongly suggestive. The main event is the annual Esala Festival in July or August but ceremonies are held daily. *{{Marker | name = Munneswaram Temple | lat = 7.580778 | long = 79.816672}} – located in Munneswaram village, a few km away from [[Chilaw]], is well known for its celebration of Navaratri and Sivarathri festivals. *{{marker|name=[[Sigiriya]]|lat=7.956944|long=80.759722}} – the famous Rock of Srigaya is said to have been the site of Ravana's fortress as depicted in the Ramayana. The ''Naipena Guhava'', or Cobra Hood Cave, is said to be where Rama's wife Sita was imprisoned after she was kidnapped by Ravana. ===[[China]]=== ====[[Tibet]]==== Although Tibet is predominantly Buddhist today and does not have a significant Hindu community, it holds great spiritual importance for Hindus, who believe that Vishnu's tenth avatar Kalki will be born in a hidden village in the mountains of Tibet called Shambhala during the end times. Many people undergo pilgrimages to the following sites: *{{Marker | name = [[Mount Kailash]] | lat = 31.066667 | long = 81.3125}}, in far western [[Tibet]], is believed to be the seat of Lord Shiva in his eternal meditation. It is considered divine to numerous faiths including [[Buddhism]] and [[Jainism]] and you are unable to climb this due to its sacred nature. The trek to Mount Kailash is extremely ''hard'' and you must obtain permits from China ''and'' India (as the yatra begins in India). *{{Marker|name=Lake Mansarovar|lat=30.65|long=81.45}} in far western Tibet near Mount Kailash is believed to be a freshwater lake carved out by Brahma's consciousness. It is one of the most sacred lakes in Hinduism. Nearby is Lake Rakshastal (Ravan Tal), believed to be created by the demon Ravana for the express purpose of garnering superpowers through acts of devotion and meditation to the god, Shiva, who resided on Mount Kailash. ===[[Indonesia]]=== Indonesian Hinduism—practised predominantly in Bali, where it forms the local majority despite being a minority religion nationally—blends classical Indian influences with indigenous ancestor worship, nature reverence, and regional ritual arts to create a uniquely syncretic expression of the faith. The Chola Empire spread Hinduism in this region. ==== [[Bali]] ==== *{{marker|name=[[Besakih]]|lat=-8.3743174|long=115.4509089}}, site of the holiest Hindu temple in [[Bali]], on the slopes of the sacred volcano, Gunung Agung *{{Marker | name = Jaga Raga Temple | lat = -8.105876 | long = 115.160885}}, a Hindu temple in [[Singaraja]] that was built as a call for decolonisation in [[North Bali]] *{{Marker | name = Pura Maospahit | lat = -8.653794 | long = 115.210089}}, a unique urban centered temple in [[Denpasar]] *{{Marker | name = Pulaki Temple | lat = -8.145668 | long = 114.680338}}, a minority Vaishnavist temple closest to Gilimanuk Port beside many Shivaite temples in Indonesia *{{Marker | name = [[Tanah Lot|Pura Tanah Lot]] | lat = -8.62107 | long = 115.08716}}, famous for its picturesque temple close to ocean. *{{marker|name=[[Ubud]] Monkey Forest | lat = -8.518822 | long = 115.258383}}, officially called as Padang Tegal Temple, famous for classical and modern Balinese music and dance, which have religious content and are often performed in temple ceremonies *{{Marker | name = Goa Gajah | lat = -8.523389 | long=115.286358}}, also known as the Elephant Cave, an 11th-century temple complex that was rediscovered by archaeologists in 1923, and has been used as an active place of worship by the locals since. Known for its Hindu and Buddhist imagery, including that of Shiva and his son Ganesha, the complex also consists of numerous fountains and bathing pools, which are lined by female statues representing the seven holy rivers of India. ====[[Java]]==== *{{Marker | name = Dieng complex | lat = -7.2 | long = 109.9}}, oldest surviving temples ever built in [[Central Java]], and possibly in Indonesia *{{Marker | name = Gedong Songo | lat = -7.2085 | long = 110.341778}}, although it only has seven complexes, this temple was destined to be one of the largest temple complexes beside Prambanan *{{Marker | name = Jagatkarta Temple| lat = -6.669466 | long = 106.735374}}, largest temple in [[Bogor]] and probably largest temple in [[Greater Jakarta]] too *{{Marker | name = Poten High Temple | lat = -7.93345 | long = 112.9542}} in [[Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park]] is well known for East Javanese indigenous communities who guard the National Park *{{marker|name=[[Prambanan]]|lat=-7.7520206|long=110.4914674}}, a very large ancient temple complex in [[Yogyakarta]] *{{Marker | name = Sukuh Temple | lat = -7.627222 | long = 111.131111}}, a Hindu temple in Karanganyar Regency at western part of Mount Lawu well-known for depiction of tantric ritual, sexual education, and conception before birth *{{Marker | name = Trowulan | lat = -7.541889 | long = 112.390983}}, seat of famous Majapahit Empire ====[[Lombok]] and [[Nusa Tenggara]] ==== *{{Marker | name = Lingsar Temple | lat = -8.5749659 | long = 116.1806258}} in [[West Lombok]] is one of the largest temples in Lombok *{{Marker | name = Meru Temple | lat = -8.5877395 | long = 116.1310046}}, oldest urban temple situated in former Selaparang Airport in [[Mataram]] *{{Marker | name = Great Rinjani Temple/''Pura Penataran Agung Rinjani'' | lat = -8.2683850 | long = 116.3982887}}, constructed as to commemorate the importance of [[Rinjani]] *{{Marker | name = ''Pura Taman Giri Putri Rinjani'' | lat = -8.3271302 | long = 116.4890557}}, constructed around 800 metres above the sea, making it the highest temple in Lombok ====[[Sumatra]]==== *{{Marker | name = Sri Mariamman Temple | lat = 3.583917 | long = 98.671}}, the oldest temple built during the Dutch colonial era, is a focus of Thaipusam and Deepavali rituals in Indonesia, especially in [[Medan]]. Not far from Sri Mariamman Temple, there's also '''Shri Subramaniam Nagarattar Murugan Temple''', a Dravidian temple built in 1892. *{{Marker | name = Murugan Temple | lat = 3.5965467 | long = 98.5596552}}, temple with a high statue in Deli Serdang, 14 km from Sri Mariamman Temple in Medan downtown ===Rest of [[Southeast Asia]]=== [[File:Angkor SiemReap Cambodia Ankor-Wat-01.jpg|thumb|300px|A view of the Main Temple at Angkor Wat]] ====[[Cambodia]]==== Hinduism in Cambodia—today a small minority but once the dominant faith of the ancient Khmer Empire—left a profound legacy in the form of monumental temples, intricate carvings, and royal traditions that blended Indian deities with local cosmology to shape one of Southeast Asia’s greatest classical civilizations. *{{marker|name=[[Angkor Wat]]|lat=13.433|long=103.833}}, the largest Hindu temple complex in the world ====[[Malaysia]]==== [[File:Batu Caves stairs 2022-05.jpg|thumb|Batu Caves entrance with the statue of Murugan in the foreground]]Hinduism in Malaysia—practised mainly by the Indian Tamil community and forming a relatively small (~6% in 2020) but culturally vibrant minority—expresses itself through colourful temples, festival traditions like Thaipusam, and a rich blend of South Indian devotion shaped by the multicultural setting of the Malay Peninsula. *{{marker|name=[[Kuala Lumpur/North|Batu Caves]]|lat=3.2374|long=101.68391}}, in Kuala Lumpur's northern suburbs, features a huge statue of the god Murugan guarding the bottom of the stairs. The site of Malaysia's most famous Thaipusam procession every year. *{{marker|name=[[Klang]] | lat = 3.033679 | long = 101.437792}} – home to one of Malaysia's largest Indian communities with a large and vibrant Little India district. Near Little India is the impressive '''Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple''' dedicated to Vishnu. *{{marker|name=[[Penang]]|wikidata=Q188096}} is also home to a significant Indian community, and the '''Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple''', located on a hill in [[George Town (Malaysia)|George Town]], is the focal point of Thaipusam celebrations in Penang. ====[[Myanmar]]==== Hinduism is practised in Myanmar by a small minority community largely descended from Indian migrants of the colonial era. It maintains colourful temples, Tamil and Bengali festival traditions, and long‑standing cultural enclaves that add a distinct layer to the country’s diverse religious landscape. *{{marker|name=[[Bagan]]|wikidata=Q29317}} – The '''Nathlaung Kyaung Temple''', dedicated to Vishnu, stands as the only surviving Hindu temple in Bagan among thousands of Buddhist ones. Not far to the south of Bagan, in Myinkaba, is the '''Nanpaya Temple''', which was built by the captive Mon King Makuta, and is dedicated to Brahma. *{{marker|name=[[Yangon]]|wikidata=Q37995}} – Home to a significant ethnic Indian community that traces its origins to the colonial era, and the '''Shri Kali Temple''' in Little India is the main temple of the community. ====[[Singapore]]==== Hinduism is practised in Singapore by a vibrant but small minority (5% in 2020) with similar traditions to Malaysian Hindu communities. *{{Marker | name = [[Singapore/Little India|Little India]] | lat = 1.3133054 | long = 103.8563910}} – The heart of Singapore's Indian community is naturally a place to look for Hindu temples, and several historically important temples are found in the area. The '''Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple''', dedicated to Krishna, is perhaps the most important among them, and serves as the starting point for the annual Thaipusam and Thimithi processions. Another important temple, and the oldest in Little India is the '''Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple''' dedicated to the goddess Kali. *{{Marker | name = Sri Mariamman Temple | lat = 1.2826318 | long = 103.8454020 | wikidata = Q2428845}}, [[Singapore/Chinatown|Chinatown]] – Singapore's oldest and most impressive Hindu temple is, perhaps surprisingly, located here and not in Little India. Particularly notable for its impressive and colourful gopuram on top of the main entrance. The annual Thimithi fire walking ceremony is held here. *{{Marker | name = Sri Thendayuthapani Temple | lat = 1.2942261 | long = 103.8433012 | wikidata = Q7586304}}, [[Singapore/Orchard|Tank Road]] – Decicated to Murugan and the end point of the annual Thaipusam procession. * {{Marker | name = Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple | lat = 1.305561 | long = 103.902414 | wikidata = Q7586260}}, [[Singapore/East Coast|Katong]] – A 1850s temple dedicated to Ganesha that was constructed by the Sri Lankan Tamil community * {{Marker | name = Sri Siva Temple | lat = 1.318522 | long = 103.888419 | wikidata = Q7586277}} – A 1850 temple dedicated to Shiva located in [[Singapore/East Coast|Geylang]]. Notable for its Sivaratri feast. ====[[Thailand]]==== Hinduism in Thailand—today a small minority but historically influential in shaping royal rituals, classical arts, and the iconography of major temples—survives through Brahmin priestly traditions, vibrant shrines, and a cultural landscape where Hindu deities remain deeply woven into everyday Thai spirituality. *{{marker|name=[[Bangkok]]|lat=13.7563309|long=100.5017651}} — Home to a significant ethnic Indian minority, with the '''Mariamman Temple''' in Bangrak being the main temple of the community. Vestiges of Hinduism also survive in Thai Buddhism, and there are several nominally Buddhist shrines dedicated to Hindu deities, the most famous being the '''Erawan Shrine''' near the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, dedicated to Brahma. The '''Devasathan''' in Phra Nakhon District is the headquarters of Hinduism in Thailand, and home to the Court Brahmins who perform some religious ceremonies for the king. If you're departing Bangkok on an international flight, the international departures area of [[Suvarnabhumi Airport]] has a large sculpture depicting the churning of the Ocean of Milk from Hindu mythology. *{{marker | name = Phanom Rung | lat = 14.5325 | long = 102.941667 | wikidata = Q2084809}} – A 10th-century Khmer temple dedicated to Shiva as a symbol of Mount Kailash. The temple has many carved reliefs in its sanctuary. ====[[Vietnam]]==== Hinduism in Vietnam—today a very small minority faith preserved mainly by the Cham people in the central regions—survives through ancient temple complexes, living rituals, and a distinctive blend of Indian and indigenous traditions that reflect the deep cultural legacy of the former Champa kingdoms. *{{Marker | name = [[Ho Chi Minh City]] | lat = 10.7723752 | long = 106.6957423}} — Once home to a significant ethnic Indian minority of Tamil origin, this community largely fled Vietnam following the Fall of Saigon. However, the main temple of the community, the '''Mariamman Temple''' in District 1, still stands and continues to be an active place of worship. *{{Marker | name = Po Nagar | lat = 12.2653946 | long = 109.1958226}}, located in [[Nha Trang]], this Cham Hindu temple is still in active use. *{{marker | name = [[My Son]] | lat = 15.7648 | long = 108.124}}, ruins of the former Champa civilisation, a Hindu kingdom whose lands mainly covered what is now the southern half of Vietnam. [[File:Statue_of_Mangal_Mahadev.jpg|thumb|A 33-m (108-ft) statue of Shiva at the holy Ganga Talao crater lake in Mauritius.]] === [[Caribbean]] and [[Melanesia|Melanesian]] countries === *{{Marker | name = Ganga Talao lake | lat = -20.418056 | long = 57.491944}}, in [[Savanne]], [[Mauritius]], the most sacred site for Mauritian Hindus. *{{Marker | name = Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple | lat = -17.8074347 | long = 177.4144377}}, located in [[Nadi]], [[Fiji]]. This temple is the largest Hindu temple in the Pacific, featuring a colourful gopura. *{{Marker | name = Temple in the Sea | lat = 10.481694 | long = -61.475528}}, Waterloo, [[Trinidad]], is a popular pilgrimage site for Indian Trinidadians, as [[Trinidad and Tobago]] has the largest Hindu population among Caribbean island nations, and was built entirely on reclaimed land when the government denied its main benefactor permission to build it on existing land. === Other regions === *{{Marker | name = [[Pittsburgh]] | lat = 40.441667 | long = -80}}, [[Pennsylvania]], has one of the oldest Hindu temples in the United States, the Sri Venkateswara Temple. Established in 1975, the presiding deity is Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu. The temple is built in a Dravidian architectural style, heavily modelled on Tirupati. * {{Marker|name=Akshardham|wikidata=Q17510290}}, [[New Jersey]] — the second-largest Hindu temple in the world and the largest outside Asia. * {{Marker|name=Malmi Krishna Temple|url=https://iskconmandir.com/iskcon-finland-malmi-manor/|wikidata=Q122848758}}, [[Helsinki/Northern suburbs|Helsinki]], [[Finland]] — one of the northernmost Krishna temples in the world. * {{Marker|name=Neasden, [[London]]|lat=51.5475|long=-0.261667}}, has BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple in London, described as being Britain's first authentic Hindu temple. It was also Europe's first traditional Hindu stone temple, as distinct from converted secular buildings. * {{Marker|name=Shiva Temple Finland|url=https://www.shivatemplefinland.fi/|lat=60.4327|long=25.25155}}, [[Sipoo]], Finland — a Shiva temple in the middle of the Finnish countryside. * {{Marker|name=[[Dubai]]|lat=25.264705|long=55.296759}}'s Dubai Hindu Temple, caters to the large Hindu community in the UAE, dedicated primarily to Shiva, but also to Vishnu, Durga, Hanuman, Murugan and Ayyapan. ==See== ===Artwork=== [[File:Diya_deepak_Diwali_rangoli_in_goa.JPG|thumb|Rangoli designs between every region and even every family. Here is a rangoli design in [[Goa]] made during Diwali celebrations.]] All forms of visual art are intertwined with Hindu cultural traditions; Hindu motifs can be seen in diverse art forms including embroidery, ceramics and jewellery. '''Rangoli'''—known by different names such as ''kolam'', ''alpana'', and ''muggulu''—is one of the most accessible and vibrant forms of Hindu art. Created on the ground using coloured powders, rice flour, flowers, or chalk, rangoli designs appear at the entrances of homes and temples, especially during festivals like [[Diwali]], Pongal, and Onam. Patterns range from simple geometric motifs to elaborate mandalas and depictions of deities, each intended to welcome auspiciousness and ward off negativity. Because rangoli is temporary, it embodies the Hindu idea of impermanence and renewal. Painting traditions in Hindu culture range from monumental temple murals to delicate miniature paintings. In Kerala, travellers can find ancient wall paintings depicting gods, goddesses, and mythological scenes rendered in earthy pigments and flowing lines. Rajasthan and the Himalayan regions developed vibrant '''miniature painting''' schools, where artists illustrated epics, royal life, and devotional themes with meticulous detail. The '''Pattachitra''' tradition of [[Odisha]] and [[West Bengal]] features bold, narrative cloth paintings often linked to temple rituals. Many temples and palaces across India preserve these traditions, allowing visitors to see how Hindu stories and philosophies were translated into colour and form. === Temple architecture === Hindu temple architecture is one of the most distinctive features of the religion’s artistic heritage, and visiting temples across India and the Hindu diaspora offers a journey through centuries of evolving design. Northern India’s '''Nagara''' style is marked by its curvilinear ''shikhara'', rising like a mountain peak above the sanctum. Temples such as '''Khajuraho''', '''Konark’s Sun Temple''', and '''Bhubaneswar’s Lingaraja Temple''' showcase intricate stonework and sculptural programs that narrate mythology and daily life. In contrast, the '''Dravidian''' temples of Southern India are monumental complexes dominated by towering ''gopurams''—gateway towers covered in brightly painted stucco figures. Sites like '''Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple''', '''Srirangam''', and '''Thanjavur’s Brihadeeswarar Temple''' demonstrate the scale and ambition of South Indian temple building. Other regions developed their own architectural vocabularies: the '''Hoysala''' temples of Karnataka feature star‑shaped plans and dense, lace‑like carvings; Odisha’s '''Kalinga''' temples emphasise verticality and refined stone sculpture; and Nepal’s Hindu shrines blend Indian and Himalayan influences through multi‑tiered pagoda roofs. Each style offers travellers a different lens into the cultural and historical landscape that produced it. === Sculpture and iconography === Hindu sculpture is rich in symbolism, and understanding even a few key elements can deepen a traveller’s appreciation of what they see. Deities are depicted in idealised, often dynamic forms, with each gesture (''mudra''), posture (''asana''), and attribute conveying specific meanings. A '''Shiva Nataraja''' bronze, for example, represents cosmic creation and destruction through dance, while '''Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta''' symbolises preservation and the eternal cycle of time. Temples often feature narrative friezes illustrating episodes from the ''Ramayana'', ''Mahabharata'', and Puranas, allowing visitors to “read” the stories in stone. Materials vary by region: granite dominates in the South, sandstone in the North, and the Chola bronzes of Tamil Nadu are celebrated worldwide for their elegance and spiritual presence. Even small village shrines may contain expressive folk sculptures made of clay, wood, or terracotta, offering a glimpse into local devotional practices. === Decorative crafts === Hindu artistic expression extends into textiles, metalwork, jewellery, and ritual objects, many of which travellers can encounter in markets, museums, and festivals. Traditional textiles such as '''Banarasi silk''', '''Kanchipuram sarees''', and '''Pochampally ikat''' often incorporate motifs drawn from mythology and nature. Ritual lamps, bells, and brass vessels used in worship are crafted with both aesthetic and symbolic intent. Woodcarving, stone inlay, and pottery also reflect regional styles shaped by Hindu cultural influences. These crafts are not merely souvenirs; they are part of a living artistic ecosystem that continues to evolve while preserving ancient techniques. ==Do== ===Festivals=== [[File:Diwali.PNG|thumb|Lanterns at Diwali]] [[File:Shop_selling_colours_for_Holi,_Old_Delhi.jpg|thumb|Paints on sale for Holi]] There are many different Hindu festivals, some celebrated only in particular regions or only by devotees of a particular Hindu deity. In some predominantly Hindu areas the main festivals of other religions, such as Christmas or Eid al-Fitr, are also public holidays and are at least respected if not celebrated. ====Major==== The diversity of Hinduism means there are very few festivals, if any at all, celebrated by every devotee. However there are festivals that are celebrated or at least recognised by the vast majority of Hindus to be very significant. '''[[Diwali]]''', also known as '''Deepavali''', is the most important festival in Hinduism, and celebrated by Hindus the world over in late October or early November each year, at the dark of the moon in the Hindu month of Kartika; both the Sikh and Jain religions also have major festivals on the same day. The festival lasts five days in most parts of India. It celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. The main deity involved is Lakshmi, the Goddess of Prosperity. Many lanterns are lit, both in homes and around temples. Many people buy new clothes for the occasion. During the night in the big cities, fireworks will go off in every street and last for hours. There are many fine photo opportunities for travellers. It is considered a [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage]]. '''Dussehra''' commemorates the death of demon Ravana at the hands of Rama, and is arguably the most important moment in the Ramayana epic tale. Throughout the Hindu world, giant effigies of Ravana are burnt to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. '''Holi''', the festival of colours, is celebrated at the full moon before the spring equinox. The eve of Holi typically has bonfires, music and dancing. On the day itself, people paint each other with bright colours; dry powdered paints, buckets of liquid and water pistols are all used. Often plain white cotton garments are worn, to avoid messing up better clothes. It can get rather raucous, though some respect is shown; for example the Buddhist monks at Bodhgaya can walk through a crowd without being painted. Tourists, however, are not exempt &mdash; in fact, some of the crowd may particularly enjoy painting visitors. Tourists should dress with this in mind. '''Maha Shivaratri''', meaning "the great night of Shiva", is celebrated annually in honor of the god Shiva and his wife, the goddess Parvati. It falls in the month of Maagh corresponding with January/February in the Gregorian calendar. Best places to attend Mahashivrati are [[Junagadh]] ([[Gujarat]]), [[Mandi]] ([[Himachal Pradesh]]), [[Ujjain]] ([[Madhya Pradesh]]), and [[Srikalahasti]] ([[Andhra Pradesh]]). '''Makar Sankranti''' is a harvest festival falling on the same date in the Gregorian calendar every year: 14 January. It's celebrated almost everywhere in [[India]] and [[Nepal]]. Makar Sankranti is known as Maghi in [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], Thai Pongal in [[Tamil Nadu]], Uttarayana in [[Gujarat]] and [[Rajasthan]], and Lohri in [[Haryana]] and [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It is also celebrated in [[Southeast Asia]], however on differing dates: as Songkran in [[Thailand]], Thingyan in Myanmar, Moha Sangkran in Cambodia and Pi Ma Lao/Pi Mai in Laos ====Regional==== '''Bonalu''' is a Telugu/Hindu festival celebrated for a Mother Goddess in [[Hyderabad]] and other parts of [[Telangana]]. It falls in the month of Ashada Masam, in July/August. Participants in the Bonalu festival bear the deity on their head. Some trancing women dance while drummers give them the rhythm in a carnival-like atmosphere. '''Chhath Puja''', dedicated to Sun God Surya, is unique to [[Muzaffarpur]] (''[[Bihar]]''), [[Jamshedpur]] (''[[Jharkhand]]''), and in some parts of [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Nepal]] (''[[Kathmandu]], [[Janakpur]], [[Malangawa]]''). '''Navratri''', meaning "nine nights" is a major festival in honor of the deity Durga, an incarnation of the mother goddess Mahadevi, held four times a year all over India. Traditional Garba dances are performed during the festival in [[Gujarat]]'s main cities. Navratri is one of the most significant festivals among [[Punjab (India)|Punjabi]] and [[Jammu Division|Jammu]] Hindus. Many devotees fast for up to seven days and on the eighth day perform Kanjak Puja, where young girls representing Durga are venerated and worshipped. '''Thaipusam''' or Kavadi is a festival in honor of Murugan, the Tamil God of War. Kavadi, literally meaning "sacrifice at every step" in Tamil, is a dance performed by the devotees during the festival. You can witness Thaipusam at [[Palani]], where thousands of devotees flock to attend Kavadi. Outside of [[Tamil Nadu]], Thaipusam celebrations take place in [[Mauritius]]; [[Kuala Lumpur/North|Batu Caves]], a few km away from [[Kuala Lumpur]]; [[Penang]] and [[Singapore/Little India|Singapore]]. '''Thimithi''', the Tamil fire walking festival celebrated just before Diwali in honour of the goddess Draupati, who is featured in the Mahabharata. During the festival, male devotees walk on burning coals to fulfil their vows made to the goddess in exchange for her blessing. In India, you can watch Thimithi at numerous villages throughout Tamil Nadu, particularly the ones with Draupati as their patron goddess. Also celebrated by the Tamil diaspora in Malaysia and Singapore. '''Ratha Yatra''', also known as the Chariot Festival, commemorates the deity Jagannath, regarded to be the Lord of the Universe. The most famous celebration of the festival is held every year in [[Puri]], [[Odisha]]. '''Nyepi''', or the Hindu New Year, is the most important festival in [[Bali]], where Diwali is not celebrated. On this day, all Balinese Hindus are required to refrain from all forms of entertainment, avoid lighting fires and observe a code of silence (which means no talking) for the entire day, as this is believed to be necessary to fool the evil spirits into thinking that the island is deserted. This means that the entire island, including the airport and all tourist facilities, shuts down for the entire day, and a curfew is imposed, so you will be confined to your hotel. That said, many rituals are performed on the days leading up to, and the days immediately after this day, and these are a great way for tourists to experience the local culture. '''Galungan''' is the Balinese equivalent of Diwali, marking the triumph of good over evil, albeit celebrated on a different day. During this period, the Balinese believe that the spirits of their dead ancestors return to the world of the living, and offerings of food are made in order to appease them. You will see ''penjor'', bamboo poles with offerings suspended at the end, lining the streets of Bali. ===Performances=== Traditional South and Southeast Asian performing arts often draw their stories from Hindu mythology, with one of the most highly regarded works of Indian literature being the play '''Shakuntala''' by the Gupta-era poet Kalidasa, which was adapted from a story in the Mahabharata. The Ramayana is particular has been a popular source of inspiration for many works, and numerous local adaptations of the Ramayana are an integral part of the literary traditions of numerous Southeast Asian countries. Many traditional Southeast Asian performing arts also draw their inspiration from the Ramayana, even in places that are today nominally Buddhist, Muslim or Christian. Recognising its popularity and cultural significance, the [https://www.iccr.gov.in/ Indian Council for Cultural Relations] holds an annual '''International Ramayana Festival''', where various local adaptions of the Ramayana from South and Southeast Asia are performed. ====India==== *'''Bharata Natyam''' (classical Indian dance) and various forms of '''classical Indian music''' are very commonly dedicated to a Hindu God or Goddess. For example, many ''kriti'' have lyrics of praise to a deity, and these are known to Hindu audiences even if the melodies are performed at a concert only by instrumentalists. ====Indonesia==== [[File:Yogyakarta Indonesia Prambanan-temple-complex-02.jpg|thumb|The ancient Javanese temple complex of [[Prambanan]]]] Traditional forms of Hindu and Hindu-derived religious performance include: *'''Kecak''', a [[Bali]]nese dance, usually by a group of men, who also do a loud rhythmic chant of "cha-ke-chak," which reenacts a battle from the classic Hindu epic, the Ramayana *'''Legong''', a classic Balinese dance that is traditionally performed by girls at ceremonies at Hindu temples *'''Wayang Kulit''', the shadow play based on stories from the Ramayana. There are different styles within Indonesia, notably including [[Central Java]]nese and Balinese, and related shadow play genres exist in other Southeast Asian countries — including [[Malaysia]], where the state of [[Kelantan]] used to be the wellspring of another style of Hindu-derived Wayang Kulit and a traditional operatic style called Mak Yong, which included tales from the other major Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, but these are increasingly hard to find. In Central Java, [[Yogyakarta]] and [[Solo]] are best-known for Wayang Kulit. *'''Wayang Orang''', the traditional drama of Solo, Central Java that is performed live on stage by actor/dancers, with the accompaniment of a ''gamelan'' (classical Javanese orchestra) and based on stories from the Mahabharata ==Learn== === Philosophy and sacred texts === Travellers interested in the intellectual side of Hinduism will find a vast tradition of philosophy, mythology, and spiritual literature. Many ashrams, cultural centres, and universities offer introductory talks or short courses on the '''Vedas''', '''Upanishads''', '''Bhagavad Gita''', and '''Puranas''', focusing on themes such as dharma (duty), karma (action), and moksha (liberation). Even without formal study, visiting museums, temple libraries, or bookshops in major pilgrimage towns can provide accessible explanations of Hindu ideas and stories. === Yoga, meditation and ashram life === [[Yoga]] and meditation are deeply rooted in Hindu thought, and many travellers choose to learn these practices in their traditional settings. Ashrams in places like '''Rishikesh''', '''Haridwar''', '''Varanasi''', and '''Tamil Nadu''' offer structured programs ranging from a single class to multi‑week stays. These centres typically teach classical yoga, breathing techniques, chanting, and basic philosophy. Participation usually involves simple living, vegetarian meals, and a calm daily routine, giving visitors a chance to experience Hindu spiritual discipline firsthand. === Arts, music and dance === Hindu culture has shaped some of India’s most celebrated artistic traditions, and many cities offer opportunities to learn or observe them. Classical dance forms such as '''Bharatanatyam''', '''Kathak''', and '''Odissi''' are often taught in cultural academies and performed in temple festivals. Music schools introduce travellers to instruments like the sitar, veena, and tabla, as well as devotional singing styles such as '''bhajans''' and '''kirtan'''. Museums and craft workshops also provide insights into Hindu painting, sculpture, and textile arts, allowing visitors to see how these traditions are passed down through generations. === Festivals and ritual practices === Participating respectfully in Hindu festivals is one of the most immersive ways to learn about the religion. Observing rituals such as '''aarti''' (a lamp‑offering ceremony), '''puja''' (worship), or temple processions reveals how mythology, community, and devotion come together in daily life. Many temples and cultural centres offer guided explanations of rituals, symbolism, and local customs, helping travellers understand what they are witnessing. Festivals like Diwali, Navaratri, and Holi provide especially rich opportunities to learn through experience. ==Buy== === Religious items and offerings === Shops around temples and pilgrimage centres typically sell items used in Hindu worship, and browsing them can be an interesting cultural experience. Travellers will find '''incense sticks, oil lamps, prayer beads, small deity statues, kumkum powder, and garlands of fresh flowers'''. These items are inexpensive and widely available, though it’s best to buy respectfully and avoid treating sacred objects as novelty souvenirs. Many temples also sell their own branded prasadam or blessed items, which make meaningful keepsakes. === Traditional crafts and textiles === Regions with strong Hindu artistic traditions often produce distinctive handicrafts. South India is known for '''bronze icons, carved wooden panels, and silk sarees''', while North India offers '''embroidered textiles, miniature paintings, and brassware'''. Odisha’s '''Pattachitra scrolls''', Rajasthan’s '''block‑printed fabrics''', and Bengal’s '''terracotta art''' are especially popular with travellers. Buying directly from artisan cooperatives or government‑run emporiums helps support traditional craftspeople and ensures better quality. === Books, music and devotional media === Many temple towns have stalls selling '''religious books, illustrated epics, devotional music, and guides to local mythology'''. Even if you don’t read the local language, picture books and illustrated retellings of the ''Ramayana'', ''Mahabharata'', or regional legends can be fascinating souvenirs. Audio recordings of temple chants or classical music linked to Hindu traditions are also widely available. === Festival goods and seasonal items === If you visit during a major festival, markets often overflow with colourful seasonal items. During '''Diwali''', shops sell decorative lamps, rangoli powders, and sweets; during '''Navaratri''', you’ll find dolls, ornaments, and themed decorations; and during '''Ganesh Chaturthi''', artisans create clay Ganesha idols in every size. These items reflect the rhythm of the Hindu calendar and offer a lively glimpse into local celebrations. ==Eat== === Temple cuisine === Temple food is one of the most distinctive aspects of Hindu culinary culture, and tasting it can be a highlight of a spiritual journey. Most temples serve '''prasadam''', a blessed offering that is first presented to the deity and then shared with devotees. The dishes are typically simple, vegetarian, and prepared according to strict purity rules, often without onion or garlic. In South India, temples such as Tirupati and Udupi are renowned for hearty preparations like ''pongal'', ''sambar'', and sweet ''laddu''. In Odisha, the Jagannath Temple’s enormous kitchen produces dozens of traditional items daily, cooked in clay pots stacked over wood fires—a unique system that has operated for centuries. Kerala temples often serve meals on banana leaves, emphasising balance, freshness, and ritual cleanliness. Receiving prasadam is not only a culinary experience but also a meaningful cultural moment. === Vegetarian traditions === Many Hindu communities follow [[Vegetarian|vegetarian diets]] rooted in the principle of ''ahimsa'' (non‑violence), and this has shaped some of India’s most beloved regional cuisines. In Gujarat, meals are typically mild, slightly sweet, and served as generous thalis featuring lentils, vegetables, breads, and pickles. Maharashtra’s vegetarian dishes range from rustic village fare to elaborate festive foods, with staples like ''puran poli'' and ''varan bhaat''. Much of South India is also strongly vegetarian, offering dishes such as ''idli'', ''dosa'', ''uttapam'', and a wide variety of lentil‑based curries. Even in regions where meat is common, vegetarian restaurants are easy to find, and many travellers appreciate the variety and depth of flavour in Hindu vegetarian cooking. '''No beef''' is a major rule in Hindu famillies. === Regional Hindu cuisines === Hindu food varies dramatically across regions, reflecting local produce, climate, and cultural history. North Indian Hindu cuisine often features wheat breads, rich gravies, and dairy‑based dishes such as ''paneer'', ''kadhi'', and ''rajma''. In contrast, South Indian Hindu cuisine relies heavily on rice, coconut, tamarind, and lentils, producing tangy, aromatic dishes like ''rasam'' and ''avial''. Eastern India, particularly Bengal, blends Hindu culinary traditions with a love of mustard oil, freshwater fish, and sweets like ''rasgulla'' and ''sandesh''. In the Himalayan regions, Hindu communities incorporate buckwheat, millet, and fermented foods suited to colder climates. Travellers exploring Hindu regions will find that each area offers a distinct culinary identity shaped by centuries of tradition. === Festival foods === Hindu festivals are closely tied to food, and many celebrations feature special dishes prepared only at certain times of year. During '''Diwali''', families make sweets such as ''ladoo'', ''barfi'', and ''chakli'', while homes fill with the aroma of fried snacks and festive treats. '''Holi''' brings colourful foods like ''gujiya'' and spiced drinks such as ''thandai''. In South India, '''Pongal''' is marked by the preparation of the dish of the same name, symbolising abundance and gratitude. '''Navaratri''' often involves fasting foods made from ingredients like buckwheat flour, sago, and potatoes, reflecting regional fasting traditions. Sampling festival foods offers travellers a delicious way to experience the rhythm of the Hindu calendar. === Sweets and offerings === Sweets play an important role in Hindu rituals and celebrations, and many are associated with specific deities or temples. ''Modak'', for example, is famously linked to Ganesha and is especially popular during Ganesh Chaturthi. ''Payasam'' and ''kheer''—milk‑based puddings flavoured with cardamom, nuts, or jaggery—are common offerings in South Indian and North Indian temples respectively. In many regions, sweet shops near temples specialise in traditional items prepared according to long‑standing recipes. These sweets are not only delicious but also deeply symbolic, representing devotion, hospitality, and the sharing of blessings. === Fasting === Fasting is a common practice in many Hindu communities, and travellers may notice special foods or limited menus on certain days. The rules vary widely, but fasts often involve avoiding grains, salt, or specific ingredients, with people instead eating simple items like fruit, milk, potatoes, or dishes made from buckwheat or sago. During major festivals such as Navaratri, some restaurants and street stalls offer “fasting menus” (''vrat'' food), which can be an interesting way for visitors to experience this aspect of Hindu culinary tradition. ==Drink== [[File:Bhang shop in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India on June 6, 2006.jpg|thumb|alt=A man selling bhang in a government authorised bhang shop in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.|A bhang shop in [[Jaisalmer]], [[Rajasthan]]]] === Non alcoholic drinks === Many Hindu communities emphasise purity and moderation, so non‑alcoholic drinks are widely enjoyed and often tied to ritual or seasonal customs. Travellers will frequently encounter beverages such as '''lassi''', '''buttermilk''', '''sugarcane juice''', '''tender coconut water''', and a wide variety of herbal or spiced infusions. In temple towns and pilgrimage centres, drinks are typically simple, refreshing, and meant to cool the body in India’s warm climate. Some Hindu sects forbid the consumption of alcohol, while the Hare Krishnas forbid the consumption of tea, coffee, Coca Cola and any other caffeine-containing drinks. === Ayurvedic drinks === Ayurveda, closely linked with Hindu philosophy, influences many traditional beverages. Drinks like '''jeera water''', '''tulsi tea''', '''ginger‑lemon infusions''', and '''herbal tonics''' are consumed for their perceived health benefits. These are widely available in vegetarian restaurants, roadside stalls, and wellness centres, offering travellers a gentle introduction to Ayurvedic principles. === Festival drinks and ''bhang'' === Some Hindu festivals feature special drinks prepared only during certain celebrations. The most famous is '''bhang''', a cannabis‑based drink traditionally consumed in parts of North India during '''Holi''' and '''Shivaratri'''. It is usually served in sweetened milk or ''thandai'' and is taken in a ritual, festive context. Travellers should be aware that bhang can have strong psychoactive effects and is regulated differently across regions. ==Stay safe== === General awareness === Most Hindu pilgrimage sites and temple towns are safe and welcoming, but they can be crowded, especially during festivals. Pickpocketing is uncommon but possible in busy areas, so keep valuables secure and be mindful of your surroundings. Footwear is usually removed before entering temples, so consider keeping your shoes in supervised storage areas when available. As many temples have uneven stone floors, steep steps, or low ceilings, walking carefully helps avoid slips or bumps. === Animals and sacred cows === Animals are a normal part of the landscape in many Hindu regions, and travellers will often encounter monkeys, dogs, and especially cows. '''Cows are considered sacred''', so they roam freely in many towns and temple areas. They are generally gentle but can block pathways or traffic; give them space and avoid touching or feeding them unless locals indicate it is appropriate. Monkeys around temples can be bold and may snatch food or loose items, so keep bags zipped and avoid carrying snacks in your hands. Stray dogs are usually harmless but should not be approached. Avoid bulls as they may be agitated more easily === Smoke, incense and sensitivities === Temples often use large amounts of '''incense, oil lamps, and ceremonial smoke''', which can be intense in enclosed or crowded spaces. The smoke and smell will be uncomfortable for some and can pose a risk to people with respiratory issues such as asthma. Travelers with asthma, allergies, or smoke sensitivities may want to step outside periodically or avoid peak ritual times when the air is thick with incense. Outdoor ceremonies are usually easier to tolerate, but it’s always fine to quietly move to a more comfortable spot if needed. Calmly ask the priest (brahmin) and step outside when needed. ==Respect== === General awareness === Visitors to Hindu temples are required to take their shoes off before entering. Do not touch or climb onto the statues without permission. It is a safe option to dress conservatively when visiting, though the suitable dress standards will vary from region to region. Generally, the dress standards of [[Southern India]] and [[Bali]] are more liberal than those of [[Northern India]], though visitors to Balinese temples are required to wear a sarong and a sash. Men and women should avoid very explicit public displays of affection. In some temples, men and women are required to sit in separate areas. === Photography === Many prominent temples restrict photography within the premises, with some even disallow carrying any electronic device with you, including cameras, mobile phones, laptops, smart watches etc. They also prohibit bags, belts, leather products, sharp objects etc. Therefore, it is wise to ask the locals if there are any lockers near the temple so that you can keep the prohibited items away from potential thieves. Even if the temple does not have any restrictions on electronic devices, take extra caution on photographing the deity and think about the sentiment of the locals. You will often be required to do a security check when entering these prominent temples. === Entry restrictions === Some Hindu temples forbid entry to women during their menstrual period, and some forbid entry to non-Hindus. There are also a few temples that forbid entry to all women. === Other things === * '''The head''' is considered to be the holiest part of the body, and touching somebody else's head, even that of young children, is considered to be disrespectful and offensive to Hindus. * '''The left hand''' is considered unclean in Hinduism, so make sure you use only your right hand when handling sacred objects and performing religious rituals. * '''Books and written materials are treated with respect''', as they are treated as concrete/physical forms of the Hindu goddess of knowledge, Saraswati. Hindus typically avoid stepping on them. * '''Anything associated with wealth is treated with respect''' as it is treated as a concrete/physical form of the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. * '''The swastika''' is a common symbol in Hinduism. It is also fairly common for Hindu parents to name their daughters "Swastika". The Swastika is considered in Hinduism a symbol of prosperity and good luck. Drawing parallels between the Swastika and Nazism will not be appreciated and is considered cultural appropriation. [[Jewish]] people have lived side by side with Hindus for hundreds of years and have never faced any significant antisemitism. ==See also== === Indian and influenced religions === *[[Buddhism]] *[[Sikhism]] *[[Jainism]] *[[Sanamahism]] === Abrahamic religions === *[[Zoroastrianism]] *[[Islam]] *[[Christianity]] *[[Judaism]] {{usabletopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Religion and spirituality}} {{hasDocent|Globetrotter30}} dxf7jtfbpapwaybqqwqwsk5a54canjh 0 139816 5289190 5277048 2026-06-07T19:18:04Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289190 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Narberth banner.jpg|pgname=Narberth}} '''Narberth''' (Welsh: ''Arberth'') is in [[Pembrokeshire]]. In 2014, ''The Guardian'' called it "not only a gastronomic hub for west Wales but also one of the liveliest, most likeable little towns in the UK". ==Understand== ==Get in== South of the A40 between [[Haverfordwest]] and [[Carmarthen]]. The train between [[Swansea]] and [[Pembroke (Wales)|Pembroke]] stops at Narberth on request. * [http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ Arriva Trains Wales] [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838,1629,839,844&parent_directory_id=646&id=11502&Language= Bus]{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} available from [[Cardigan]]. ==Get around== ==See== [[File:Ruins of Narberth Castle - geograph.org.uk - 3706118.jpg|thumb|Ruins of Narberth Castle ]] * {{see | name=Narberth Castle | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.796 | long=-4.742 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | image=Narberth castle pembrokeshire.jpg | wikidata=Q6965584| wikipedia=Narberth Castle | lastedit=2016-02-28 | content=ruined Norman fortress }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Oakwood Theme Park | alt= | url=http://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/ | email= | address=Canaston Bridge, Narberth | lat=51.7794 | long=-4.8048 | directions= | phone=+44 1834 891376 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Oakwood Theme Park | image=Oakwoodpark.jpg | wikidata=Q3347870 | content= }} * {{do | name=Blue Lagoon Water Park | alt= | url=http://www.bluelagoonwales.com/ | email= | address=Canaston Wood, Narberth | lat=51.78 | long=-4.808 | directions= | phone=+44 1834 862410 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Blue Lagoon Water Park | wikidata=Q4929317 | content= }} * {{do | name=Narberth Food Festival | alt=Gŵyl Fwyd Arberth yn ôl eleni | url=https://www.narberthfoodfestival.com/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-09-23 | content=Celebrates the best of Welsh food and drink. Last weekend in September. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== There is a good selection of restaurants and cafes around High Street and Market Street. * {{eat | name=Dragon Inn | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dragon-Inn-Narberth/245476638943234 | email= | address=Water Street | lat=51.798003 | long=-4.743482 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== *{{sleep | name=Bluestone | url=http://www.bluestonewales.com | email= | address=Bluestone Leisure Ltd, The Grange, Canaston Wood | lat=51.786214| long=-4.807234 | directions= | phone =+44 1834 862400 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | checkin= | checkout= | content=a holiday village situated in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It offers 5 star accommodation in a number of luxury lodges }} * {{sleep | name=The Grove | alt= | url=http://www.thegrove-narberth.co.uk/ | email= | address=Molleston | lat=51.78279 | long=-4.76559 | directions= | phone=+44 1834 860915 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Canaston Oaks | alt= | url=http://www.canastonoaks.co.uk/ | email= | address=Canaston Bridge SA67 8DE | lat=51.797 | long=-4.798 | directions=on A4075 | phone=+44 1437 541254 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £120 | lastedit=2020-06-02 | content=Excellent luxurious B&B, dog friendly. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | image1=UK_road_A40.svg | imagesize1=40 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Fishguard]]/[[Milford Haven]] | minorl1=[[Haverfordwest]] | directionr1=E | minorr1=[[St Clears]] | majorr1=[[Carmarthen]] }} {{IsPartOf|Pembrokeshire}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|51.800|-4.744|zoom=13}} b8s8o3js1ljdqe0dfkug1imlums7id8 0 142633 5289178 5165926 2026-06-07T18:50:56Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289178 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nanyuki banner.jpg|pgname=Nanyuki}} '''Nanyuki''' is in [[Southern Rift Valley]], north-west of Mount Kenya. ==Understand== Nanyuki is a bustling town in central Kenya, straddling the '''Equator''' and serving as the main gateway to '''Mount Kenya National Park''', the Laikipia Plateau, and several wildlife conservancies. Founded in 1907 by British settlers, it has grown into a lively hub with a mix of military bases, ranches, farms, hotels, and safari outfitters. Its location on the A2 highway makes it a key stopover for travelers heading north toward Samburu or east toward Meru. [[File:Nanyuki Equator.jpg|thumb|The equator passes through Nanyuki]] The town sits at the foot of '''Mount Kenya''', giving it a cool, pleasant climate and clear mountain views on sunny days. Nanyuki has a strong outdoors culture, attracting hikers, climbers, conservationists, and travelers exploring nearby conservancies such as Ol Pejeta, Lewa, and Ol Jogi. The large expatriate and Kenyan middle-class community lends the town a surprisingly cosmopolitan feel, with modern supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, and gear shops. Nanyuki is also known for its connection to wildlife protection and ranching; many nearby private conservancies combine tourism, cattle ranching, and conservation efforts. The presence of the '''British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK)''' contributes to the town’s economy and international character. With its mix of adventure tourism, wildlife access, and modern amenities, Nanyuki is one of Kenya’s most convenient and traveler-friendly bases for exploring the central highlands. ==Get in== {{mapframe}} === By air === There's daily flights from [[Nairobi]]. * {{go | name=Nanyuki Airport | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2877625 | lastedit=2021-09-18 | content= }} === By bus === There are buses and minivans to/from *[[Nairobi]] (3 hours, Ksh 700) for an 11 seat minivan (June 2023) *[[Nyeri]] (1½ hour) Ksh 300 for a 14 seat mimivan. *[[Meru]] (1½ hours) Ksh 300 for a 14-seat minivan. *[[Nyahururu]] (3 hours) Ksh450 for a 14-seat van. *[[Isiolo]] (1½ hours) *[[Nakuru]] (3 hours) ksh700 for an 11 seat minivan === By rail === The railway line from [[Nairobi]] has been rehabilitated and a twice-weekly passenger train is departing Nanyuki Railway station every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:30AM. The fare to Nairobi is Ksh200 and the trip takes 6 hours. However, travelling by train is still much slower compared to taking the bus. The train fare is less than half the bus fare. * {{go | name=Nanyuki railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0074 | long=37.0704 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-08-09 | content= }} ==Get around== Nanyuki is compact and easy to navigate, with most services clustered around the town center and along the A2 highway. The majority of visitors get around by '''walking''', '''motorbike taxis''', or '''private vehicles''', depending on distance and destination. Walking is practical for short trips within the town centre, where banks, supermarkets, restaurants, and gear shops are all close together. Sidewalks can be uneven, but traffic is generally manageable during the day. For longer distances, '''boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis)''' are the quickest and most common form of transport. They are inexpensive and widely available, but for safety, choose riders who provide helmets and avoid using them at night. '''Tuk-tuks''' also operate in town and are a safer option for short rides. Taxis and ride-hailing services are available, with many hotels able to call trusted local drivers. Hiring a taxi is recommended for travel after dark or for trips outside the main town. Travel to surrounding conservancies—such as '''Ol Pejeta''', '''Lewa''', '''Ol Jogi''', and '''Solio Ranch'''—requires a '''private car or safari vehicle'''. Roads range from paved to rough gravel, and a '''4x4''' is recommended for rainy seasons. Many visitors book guided tours or arrange transport through lodges, which is the easiest way to reach more remote areas. For self-drivers, Nanyuki is well supplied with fuel stations, mechanics, and supermarkets. Traffic is lighter than in Nairobi, but watch for livestock, military convoys, and speed bumps on rural roads. Matatus (shared minivans) operate on fixed routes around town and to nearby villages, though they are not ideal for tourists carrying luggage or visiting conservancies due to limited space and frequent stops. Overall, getting around Nanyuki is straightforward, with options ranging from budget-friendly boda-bodas to private safari vehicles for exploring the greater Laikipia region. ==See== * {{see | name=St. Georges Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=0.0133 | long=37.0906 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-18 | content=Anglican church built during the colonial period, in 1932. }} * {{see | name=Mt Kenya Wildlife Animal Orphanage. | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Mt Kenya Safari Club | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-5:30PM | price=Ksh 1500 per person | lastedit=2016-09-03 | content= }} * {{see | name=Equator Mark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=-0.0000 | long=37.0702 | directions=along the road from Nyeri, just south of the city | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-12-26 | content=Nothing more then a sign next to road from Nyeri, but a convenient spot for a photo opportunity to prove you've crossed the equator. }} * '''Ol Pejeta Conservancy.''' One of East Africa’s premier wildlife conservancies, home to the largest black rhino population in Kenya, the last two northern white rhinos, chimpanzee sanctuary, Big Five game drives, and walking safaris. About 20–30 minutes from Nanyuki. * '''Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers.''' A women’s cooperative producing hand-woven textiles using traditional spinning and dyeing techniques. Visitors can see the artisans at work and buy carpets, shawls, and table runners. * '''Ngare Ndare Forest.''' A beautiful indigenous forest with crystal-clear blue pools, canopy walkways, and hiking trails. Popular for day trips from Nanyuki—great for swimming, birdwatching, and photography. '''Note:''' 4x4 recommended in rainy season. * '''Nanyuki Railway Station.''' A historic colonial-era railway terminus at the edge of town. Although regular service ended years ago, the station remains an interesting spot for photos and a reminder of the old Nairobi–Nanyuki line. * '''Mount Kenya Viewpoints.''' Numerous lookouts around town and along the Nanyuki–Timau Road offer magnificent views of Mount Kenya’s snow-capped peaks on clear mornings. Ideal for sunrise photography. * '''Civic Grounds & Clock Tower.''' A central gathering place in Nanyuki with a distinctive clock tower and frequent community events. A good landmark for orientation in town. * '''BATUK Memorial Garden.''' A small but well-maintained memorial site dedicated to British and Kenyan soldiers, located near the training base. Quiet and historically significant. ==Do== * {{do | name=Nanyuki Sports Club | alt= | url=https://www.nanyukisportsclub.co.ke | email= | address= | lat=0.0171 | long=37.0862 | directions= | phone=+254 62 2031896 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-09-18 | content=Offers a 9-hole gold course. }} ==Buy== ===Malls & supermarkets=== * {{buy | name=Nanyuki Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nyeri-Nanyuki Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=8AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-06-10 | content=It has a large '''Quick Mart''' supermarket. }} * {{buy | name=Cedar Mall | alt= | url=http://cedarmallnanyuki.com {{dead link|December 2020}} | email= | address=Rumuruti Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-03-10 | content=The largest shopping mall in Nanyuki. It has a '''Chandarana foodplus''' supermarket. }} * {{buy | name=Chieni Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=Market Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+254-711-362721 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=Large supermarket. }} * {{buy | name=Road Map Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nanyuki-Rumuruti Road | lat= | long= | directions=town center. | phone= | tollfree= | hours=8AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content= }} ===Banks & ATMs=== * {{buy | name=Cooperative bank | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nyeri-Nanyuki Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24-hour ATM | price= | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=An ATM that accepts Visa card and Mastercard with no withdrawal fee. }} * {{buy | name=GT Bank | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nanyuki - Nyeri Road | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=24 hour ATM | price= | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=An ATM that accepts Visa card and Mastercard with no withdrawal fee. }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=KFC | alt= | url= | email= | address=Cedar mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours=8AM-9PM | price=large chicken & chips Ksh420 | lastedit=2023-06-07 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Shades Coffee Lounge | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Lumumba Road | phone= | tollfree= | hours=8AM-8PM| price= | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=one of the best and cheapest cafes in Nanyuki. Chips Ksh150, tea Ksh60. }} * {{eat | name=Chicken Inn & Pizza Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=Peak Place Nanyuki. Kenyatta Highway | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=9AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content= }} * {{eat | name=Railsend Hotel Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kimathi Road | lat= | long= | directions=near Nanyuki mall | phone= | tollfree= | hours=7AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2023-06-14 | content=low price clean place to eat. }} ==Drink== Nanyuki has one of the liveliest bar and café scenes in central Kenya, thanks to its mix of locals, safari travelers, and the expatriate community around the military base and surrounding conservancies. * '''Local bars and pubs''' are clustered around the town centre and along the highway. They range from simple roadside joints serving cold Tusker and club music, to more polished lounges with outdoor seating. Popular Kenyan beers include '''Tusker''', '''White Cap''', '''Pilsner''', '''Summit Lager''', and craft options from Nairobi. * '''Cafés''' in Nanyuki are excellent for coffee lovers. Several spots serve high-quality '''Kenyan Arabica''' sourced from nearby highlands. Many offer pastries, smoothies, and light meals—useful for travelers before heading to conservancies or Mt Kenya. * '''Hotel and lodge bars''' around town and on the outskirts (especially toward Ol Pejeta and Mount Kenya) offer calmer, more upscale environments with cocktails, wine lists, and sundowners overlooking the plains. These are the safest and most relaxed places for evening drinks. * '''Nightlife''' in Nanyuki is more active than in most Kenyan highland towns. A handful of clubs play Afro-fusion, gengetone, and pop music, drawing a youthful crowd on weekends. Noise levels can be high, so choose accommodations away from the busiest streets if you prefer quiet nights. * '''Alcohol regulations''': As with most of Kenya, bars stay open late, sometimes past midnight. It’s wise to take a taxi or tuk-tuk back to your hotel after dark rather than walking. For non-drinkers, Nanyuki’s cafés and juice bars serve fresh fruit juices (mango, passion, pineapple), chai masala, smoothies, and milkshakes. Bottled water is widely available; tap water should not be consumed without boiling or filtering. ==Sleep== There are many more lodging options available at nearby [[Mount Kenya]]. * {{sleep | name=Joskaki Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Lumumba Road | lat=0.01461 | long=37.07702 | directions= | phone=+254 62 176-2181 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=from Ksh 800 | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=Huge budget hotel with more than 100 rooms. Single/double rooms with own hot water bathroom. Has own bar and restaurant. }} * {{sleep | name=Mercure Nanyuki lodge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Hospital Rd | lat= | long= | directions=near Cedar mall. | phone= | tollfree= | checkin=11AM | checkout=10AM | price=Ksh 800-1400 | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=Double room with own hot water bathroom and net. }} * {{sleep | name=62 Paradise hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kieni Rd | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+254 62 2022334 | tollfree= | checkin=11AM | checkout=10AM | price=from Ksh 1200 | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=Single or double rooms with own hot water bathroom. free wifi. }} * {{sleep | name=Nanyuki Simbas Lodge & Restaurant | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nanyuki Law courts Road | lat= | long= | directions=over the street from Nanyuki Law courts | phone=+254 711 784552 | tollfree= | checkin=11AM | checkout= noon | price=from Ksh 1200 | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=very clean room with own hot water bathroom, free wifi, pool table and bar. }} * {{sleep | name=Ibis Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=willy Jimmy Road | lat= | long= | directions=opp park | phone=+254 714420888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=noon | checkout=noon | price=from Ksh 2000 | lastedit=2023-06-03 | content=Single/double rooms with own bathroom. }} ==Connect== * {{listing | name=Airtel shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=The cedar mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=8AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=SIM card free. 3Gb of data for Ksh300. 5Gb of data Ksh500. }} * {{listing | name=Safaricom Shop | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nanyuki mall | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=8AM-8PM | price= | lastedit=2023-06-11 | content=SIM card Ksh100. }} ==Go next== *[[Meru]] *[[Isiolo]] *[[Nyahururu]] *[[Nyeri]] *[[Nairobi]] {{IsPartOf|Southern Rift Valley}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|0.02|37.06}} q2tr4pq2803cwpuw7uptnbli50umty0 0 144061 5289106 5244556 2026-06-07T15:51:43Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289106 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Herzberg am Harz banner.jpg|pgname=Herzberg am Harz}} '''Herzberg am Harz''' is a town in southern [[Niedersachsen]], [[Germany]], on the southwestern rim of the Harz mountain range and the Harz National Park. Its 16th-century castle houses a small cultural centre with a restaurant, a museum and the great hall, which is used for various cultural events. Natural monuments in the surrounding area include the Unicorn Cave, the Karst Trail, and the Rhume Spring. [[File:Schloss Herzberg, Herzberg am Harz von Osten 2009.jpg|thumb|Schloss Herzberg]] ==Understand== Herzberg am Harz lies next to the [[Harz]], Germany's northernmost mountain range. Herzberg markets itself as an "Esperanto-Stadt" (Herzberg – la Esperanto-urbo) on account of the Esperantist activity in the area. In 2017 a square was named after Ludwik Lejzer Zamenhof, the creator of Esperanto, on occasion of the hundredth anniversary of his death. In 2023, it population was about 13,000. ===History=== Herzberg castle was first mentioned in 1154. The town was part of the state of Brunswick-Grubenhagen, and the castle was for some time used as a residence by the dukes. Herzberg became a city in 1929. ==Get in== The town centre sits beside the Sieber river, about 32 km (20 mi) northeast of [[Göttingen]] and 90 km (56 mi) southeast of the state capital [[Hanover]]. ===By train=== The town has a {{go | name=train station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.6439 | long=10.33012 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=de:Bahnhof Herzberg (Harz) | image=Train station Herzberg am Harz track side Germany 01.jpg | wikidata=Q17521468 | content=with regular regional trains to [[Göttingen]], [[Nordhausen]] and [[Braunschweig]]. }} ===By car=== * Coming from the south you leave the A 7 at Göttingen-Nord (72) to drive the B 27 to [[Braunlage]]. Herzberg will be reached after 38 km. * From the north you leave the A 7 at Seesen (67) and follow the B 243 to [[Osterode]], after another 10 km from Osterode you will arrive in Herzberg. * Coming from the east you leave the A 38 at Großwechsungen (9) and follow the B 243 for 35 km to Herzberg. ===By bus=== {{see also| Intercity buses in Germany}} ===By plane=== About a 70 km drive away you find Kassel-Calden airport, which receives a very limited number of flights and is thus probably not your best bet in arriving here. Another airport with limited connections (though not as limited as Kassel) can be found near [[Erfurt]]. The closest somewhat major international airports are in [[Hanover]] ({{IATA|HAJ}}) and the one serving [[Halle]] and [[Leipzig]] ({{IATA|LEJ}}). When arriving from further away, flying into [[Frankfurt Airport]] ({{IATA|FRA}}) and taking the train (change in Göttingen) might work out cheaper or even faster. See [[air rail alliances]]. ==Get around== {{mapframe|layer=W}} ==See== * {{see | name=Herzberg Castle | alt= | url=http://www.museum-schloss-herzberg.de/ | email=mail@museum-schloss-herzberg.de | address=Museum Schloss Herzberg, Schloss 2, 37412| lat=51.655833| long=10.331111| directions= | phone=+49 55 21 47 99 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content= museum portrays the history of the forestry industry in the Harz, the castle's history and that of the Welfs. Other exhibition areas present the history of Herzberg arms manufacture as well as the work of Herzberg organ maker Johann Andreas Engelhardt. In part of the permanent exhibition there is a facsimile of the Gospels of Henry the Lion, a masterpiece of Romanesque book illumination of the 12th century containing the four Gospel accounts. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== ===Budget=== * {{eat | name=Ihlas Döner | alt= | url= | email= | address=Am Sieberdamm 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 55 21 52 25 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price={{EUR|3.50}} to {{EUR|8}} | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content= }} * {{eat | name=China-Restaurant Nanjing | alt= | url= | email= | address=Am Sieberdamm 3 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 55 21 61 44 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price=mains {{EUR|10}} to {{EUR|15}} | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content= }} ===Mid-range=== * {{eat | name=Wirtshaus Harzklause | alt= | url=http://www.wirtshaus-harzklause.de/ | email= | address=Fabrikstraße 4 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 55 21 89 94 0 | tollfree= | fax=+49 55 21 89 94 | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content= }} ===Splurge=== * {{eat | name=Landhaus Schulze | alt= | url=http://www.landhaus-schulze.de/ | email=info@landhaus-schulze.de | address=Osteroder Straße 7 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 55 21 99 62 12 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content=Hotel and restaurant. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Englischer Hof | alt= | url=http://www.englischer-hof.de/ | email=info@englischerhof.de | address=Vorstadt 8-10 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+49 55 21 89 69 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=single from {{EUR|49}} double from {{EUR|70}} | lastedit=2015-07-08 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=Hotel Zum Pass | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=51.6955 | long=10.41793 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata=Q42430616 | lastedit=2017-10-31 | content=Well priced, owned by a family of Esperanto speakers. }} ==Learn== As could be expected by a town calling itself "Esperanto-City", all public schools and a few non-school institutions offer Esparanto classes. If you want to take a course as a visitor, you can go to * {{listing|type=learn | name=Deutsches Esperanto Zentrum Herzberg am Harz | alt= | url=https://www.esperanto.de/de/node/67 | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit= | content=It offering class, information and all other things Esperanto. }} ==Go next == *[[Nordhausen]] *[[Göttingen]] *[[Clausthal-Zellerfeld]] {{geo|51.6507|10.3365|zoom=14}} {{usablecity}} {{isPartOf|Southern Lower Saxony}} 5r6vx3givnutkrc0ivo7p120026mswi 0 145050 5289109 5289029 2026-06-07T15:59:13Z LPfi 79572 Undid 2 revisions from [[Special:Diff/5289028|5289028]] until [[Special:Diff/5289029|5289029]] – overly heavy first paragraph, leave details to later sections, and if the predecessors were seen as backwards too, let's include them 5289109 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Austria Hungary banner.jpg|caption=Imperial coat-of-arms on a barracks in Prague}} {{seealso|European history}} [[File:Imperial Coat of Arms of the Empire of Austria.svg|170px|thumb|right]] The '''[[Austria|Austro]]-[[Hungary|Hungarian]] Empire''' (German: ''Österreichisch-Ungarische Monarchie'', Hungarian: ''Osztrák–Magyar Monarchia'') and its predecessors (the Habsburg Monarchy, and the Austrian Empire) dominated [[Central Europe]] and the northern [[Balkans]] from the end of the Middle Ages until its collapse at the end of [[World War I]]. At the time of its greatest extent, in the mid-19th century, it spanned about a thousand miles (1600 km) from [[Pavia]] in Northern Italy to [[Ternopil]] in Western Ukraine. The empire was ruled by the House of Habsburg, arguably Europe's mightiest dynasty. All countries within the Austro-Hungarian realm are republics today, very few people with memories from the empire are alive, and very few heirs to the Habsburg family are left; still, many palaces and artefacts have survived to this day. And even though the Cold War has severed many ties, feelings of kinship and cooperation still and once more exist between the former parts of the empire. During the 19th century, the empire was often seen as horrendously "backward" and in an era of rising nationalism it was dubbed "prison of nations". However, the "Austrian" half of the empire in particular granted remarkable linguistic and cultural rights for minorities and in the 21st century, the attempt at peaceful multi-ethnic coexistence – however flawed it was – is often retrospectively seen as something lost in the catastrophic [[World War I]], rather than a "backwardness" to be replaced by ethnically cleansed nation states. == Regions == [[File:Austria-Hungary map.svg|thumb|366x366px|A map of Austro-Hungarian provinces in 1918.]] '''Empire of Austria (Cisleithania)''': 1. [[Bohemia]] 2. [[Bukovina]] 3. [[Carinthia]] 4. Carniola (see [[Slovenia]]) 5. [[Dalmatia]] (including the [[Bay of Kotor]]) 6. Galicia (see [[Małopolskie]], [[Podkarpackie]] and [[Western Ukraine]]) 7. Austrian Littoral (see [[Istria]], [[Gorizia]]-[[Gradisca d'Isonzo|Gradisca]], and [[Trieste]]) 8. [[Lower Austria]] 9. Moravia (see [[North Moravia and Silesia]] and [[South Moravia]]) 10. [[Salzburg]] 11. Silesia (see [[North Moravia and Silesia]]) 12. [[Styria]] (including [[Eastern Slovenia]]) 13. [[Tyrol]] (including [[South Tyrol]]) 14. [[Upper Austria]] 15. [[Vorarlberg]] '''Kingdom of Hungary (Transleithania)''': 16. [[Hungary]] including [[Slovakia]], [[Burgenland]], [[Transylvania]], [[Crișana]], [[Maramureș]], [[Banat]] and [[Vojvodina]] 17. [[Central Croatia|Croatia]]-[[Slavonia]] * [[Rijeka|Fiume]] (un-numbered) '''Austro-Hungarian Condominium''': 18. [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] Older provinces, lost before the Great War * [[Lombardy]]-[[Veneto|Venetia]] Overseas possessions: * [[Tianjin]] (part) ==Understand== [[File:Wien - Neue Hofburg.JPG|thumb|Vienna's Hofburg–Austro-Hungary's traditional centre of power]] The Early Middle Ages saw the rise of monarchies and city-states in Central Europe, which came to be united in the [[Frankish Empire]]. The empire was divided in the 10th century, with most of Germanic Europe being split in a complex patchwork of city-states. From AD&nbsp;962, many of them were united in a loose confederation known as the [[Holy Roman Empire]], with the claim to succeed the ancient [[Roman Empire]]. The German word for Emperor, ''Kaiser'', as well as the Russian equivalent ''czar'', derives from the name "Caesar", that was pronounced rather similarly to the modern German word "Kaiser" in classical Latin. Over the centuries, the Holy Roman Empire lost power to local rulers, and the Emperor became an electoral position of mostly sentimental value. Meanwhile, the East Roman Empire survived as the Byzantine Empire, ruled from Constantinople. As the city was lost to the [[Ottoman Empire]] who changed the capital's name to [[Istanbul]], both the Ottomans themselves and the [[Russian Empire]] claimed succession from Rome. The Ottomans and Russia came to be Austria's main rivals, though occasionally their allies. [[File:Melk - Stift (2).JPG|thumb|[[Melk]] Abbey—a splendid symbol of Austrian Catholicism and Counter-Reformation]] The house of Habsburg, whose ancestral seat is in the Swiss canton of [[Aargau]], ascended the throne of Austria in 1282. From 1438 to 1806 the dynasty almost continually held the titles of German king and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. From 1516 to 1700, the Habsburgs also controlled the vast [[Spain|Spanish Empire]]. Ferdinand I of Austria was elected King of [[Bohemia]] (now in the [[Czech Republic]]) in 1526 and annexed [[Hungary]] in the same year, thereby also acquiring [[Croatia]] and [[Slovakia]]. [[File:Budapest Opera House interior.jpg|thumb|Budapest Opera house]] While the [[Protestant Reformation]] swept northern Europe, Austria remained Catholic. In the early 17th century, Protestant states revolted against the Holy Roman Empire. The conflict evolved to the [[Thirty Years' War]], in which the Holy Roman Emperor lost all significant power outside Austria and Bohemia. The multiethnic Habsburg Monarchy, lying partly within and partly outside the Empire, became a great power in its own right, and a destination on the [[Grand Tour]]. Vienna became a centre for [[European classical music]] and other arts, boasting composers such as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Following the 1789 French Revolution, the [[Kingdom of France]] became Austria's main rival in the French Revolutionary Wars, and later the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of the French in May 1804 to usurp the Imperial glory. He planned to conquer more of Europe, and thereby chances to be elected as Holy Roman Emperor. Francis II styled himself Emperor of Austria two months later, to secure his title. In 1805, Napoleon defeated Austria, and forced them to cede much territory. Francis formally dissolved the Holy Roman Empire in 1806, to avoid losing the crown to Napoleon. Austria was weakened, and defeated by Napoleon again in 1812. As much of Napoleon's army perished in a campaign against the [[Russian Empire]], Austria joined a coalition that eventually defeated the Napoleonic Empire, and the 1815 Congress of Vienna restored the Austrian Empire as one of Europe's great powers. [[File:HUN-2015-Budapest-Hungarian Parliament (Budapest) 2015-01.jpg|thumb|Parliament building in Budapest, a prime example for showy late-19th century ''k. u. k.'' architecture]] [[Prussia]] led an alliance that defeated Austria in the 1866 Austro-Prussian war, and became the core state of the [[German Empire]] in 1871, with an emperor of their own. Austria-Hungary was no longer the dominant power in Central Europe. However, the 1870s ''Gründerzeit'' ("founders' period") brought a great economic boom as well as a long-lasting construction boom and the emergence of a highly ornamental, eclectic-historicist architectural style that is considered typical for the Habsburg lands. The most representative examples of this period are along the Vienna Ring Road, but buildings of a similar style can be found all over the former Empire. In contrast to most other European empires, Austria-Hungary had no persistent colonies overseas. In 1778, the Empire founded settlements on the [[Nicobar Islands]], and on [[Maputo|Maputo Bay]] in [[Mozambique]]. Both were abandoned within a few years. After suppressing the [[Imperial China|Qing Dynasty]]-backed Boxer Rebellion as part of the Eight-Nation Alliance in 1901, Austria-Hungary had a concession zone in [[Tianjin]] from 1901 to 1917. In the 19th century, particularly in the long reign of emperor Franz Joseph (1848-1916), nationalism swept Europe, and many ethnic groups requested independence, or at least more autonomy. The Kingdom of Hungary earned more recognition in the Compromise of 1867, styling the empire as Austria-Hungary. While other European countries were formed or reformed according to nationalist and democratic ideas, the empire was still based on divine right, feudalism, and royal marriages. After 1867, many institutions of the Empire were styled "imperial and royal", referring to the two crowns of Austria and Hungary, ''kaiserlich und königlich'' in German. This was usually abbreviated to "k. u. k." in Austria and "k. k." in Hungary (the butt of many jokes in military and diplomatic circles) and led to the country's nicknames "k. u. k Monarchie" or "Kakanien". Discontent among the Slavic peoples was supported by the [[Russian Empire]], and led up to the 1914 assassination of Franz Joseph's heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand (married to a Czech countess, he supported Slavic rights within the empire, if only to knock down the Magyars a peg) in [[Sarajevo]], which became the igniting spark of [[World War I]]; at its time known as "The Great War". The war and the subsequent political revolts led to the fall of Austria-Hungary, as well as the Russian, German and Ottoman empires. The empire was a forerunner in science and technology. Vienna and Prague were connected by a telegraph line as early as 1847. The ''Telefon Hírmondó'' was a broadcast service in Budapest founded in 1893, the first and most successful of its kind. Budapest [[Istanbul/Galata#Get in|arguably]] has the world's second oldest underground railway. The [[Orient Express]] was a legendary rail line, with much of its length through Austria-Hungary. Other than [[Austria]] and [[Hungary]], the empire's territory is today divided between [[Italy]], [[Slovenia]], [[Croatia]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Serbia]], [[Romania]], [[Ukraine]], [[Slovakia]], the [[Czech Republic]] and [[Poland]]. ==Get around== The Austro-Hungarian Empire was tied together by railroads and many of them survived the Cold War and the general neglect of railway infrastructure in the twentieth century or have been restored in recent times. In addition to that, there was an effort even through the years of European division to ensure a state of good repair for some roads linking Germany and other destination countries for work migrants with their former homelands to the South and East. As the Iron Curtain opened, traffic flows changed once more and the Austrian Railway, ÖBB, is slowly but surely acquiring an amount of international connections out of proportion with the size of the country, largely focused in the "k.u.k. lands" (''kaiserlich und königlich'', i.e. the former Austria-Hungary), Germany and Switzerland. ==Talk== [[File:AHK 2 1914 obverse.jpg|thumb|Multilingual banknote]] [[German phrasebook|German]] used to be the lingua franca of the empire and Central Europe in general. This ended after [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], as millions of German-speakers were expelled from the [[Soviet Union]], Poland, Czechoslovakia and several other nations, to present-day Germany and Austria. Still, the empire was multi-ethnic, with recognition of local languages—its krone banknotes bore text in no less than eight languages in addition to German and Hungarian. During the 19th century the Hungarian half of the Empire had an even more aggressive language policy marginalizing linguistic minorities and strongly Magyarizing many places, the effects of which can be seen to this day. In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was, for a time, a major patron of operas in Italian as well as German, and many of the upper class German-speaking subjects of the empire also understood some Italian and French. German still plays some role as a second or third language in the area, but oftentimes it has been relegated to a secondary position behind English or Russian, not least because the German-language states want to avoid the appearance of cultural imperialism. ==Destinations== {{Mapframe|46|16|zoom=5|layer=W|height=500|width=500}} ===Austria=== * {{listing | name=[[Vienna]] | alt=Wien; Bécs | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.208 | long=16.373 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The primary capital. Big parts of its architecture and urban design date from an era when it was supposed it would "soon" become a major imperial capital of four million or more inhabitants }} * {{listing | name=[[Graz]] | lat=47.0667 | long=15.4333 | content=Capital of Inner Austria, with an [[old town]] recognized by the UNESCO. The famous Schlossberg fortress repelled many Ottoman attacks. }} * {{listing | name=[[Salzburg]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.8 | long=13.05 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Former capital of an archbishopric that was a separate state within the Holy Roman Empire and was only annexed by Austria in 1805. Hence, Salzburg's most famous son, Mozart, was considered a foreigner when he came to Vienna. }} * {{listing | name=[[Melk]] | lat=48.2282 | long=15.3306 | content=Enormous Baroque abbey looking over the picturesque Danube valley of [[Wachau]]. An exemplary symbol of Counter-Reformation and absolutistic pageantry. }} * {{listing | name=[[Neusiedl Lake]] | alt=Fertő | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.833 | long=16.75 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Located on the Austro-Hungarian border in the multiethnic [[Burgenland]] region (German-speaking Austrians, Hungarians, Croatians), the cultural landscape around the lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site. }} ===Hungary=== * {{listing | name=[[Budapest]] | lat=47.4908 | long=19.081 | content=The capital of the Hungarian half of the empire. It boomed massively during the late-19th century, resulting in splendid boulevards lined with representative Habsburg-style buildings, and one of the first subway lines in the world. }} * {{listing | name=[[Győr]] | alt=Raab | lat=47.6882 | long=17.6344 | content=Former "royal free city" of the Kingdom of Hungary, traditional trade center with Baroque old town. Since the transformation of 1990 it is once again an economic boomtown in the centre of the triangle Vienna–Bratislava–Budapest. }} * {{listing | name=[[Pécs]] | alt=Fünfkirchen; Five Churches | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.0764 | long=18.228 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Hungary's fifth largest city has a strongly multicultural heritage. The cultural centre of Hungary's Germans and Romani hosts associations and cultural institutions of nine ethnic minority groups. }} * {{listing | name=[[Sopron]] | alt=Ödenburg | lat=47.6817 | long=16.5917 | content=Beautiful old town with medieval and Baroque buildings. It belonged to the Hungarian half of the empire even though the majority population was German-speaking. }} * {{listing | name=[[Szeged]] | alt=Segedin | lat=46.2539 | long=20.149 | content=Temporary capital of Hungary during the 1848/49 revolution; now located near the Hungarian–Romanian–Serbian border triangle. Famous for paprika and salami. }} ===Bosnia and Herzegovina=== * {{listing | name=[[Sarajevo]] | alt=Sarajewo; Szarajevó | lat=43.85136 | long=18.38867 | content=The city where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, marking the beginning of the end for the Empire. }} ===Croatia=== [[File:Pabellón del Arte, Zagreb, Croacia, 2014-04-20, DD 05.JPG|thumb|Art Pavillion, Zagreb]] * {{listing | name=[[Zagreb]] | alt=Agram; Zágráb | lat=45.8167 | long=15.9833 | content=Capital of Croatia, which was an autonomous kingdom within the Empire. }} * {{listing | name=[[Rijeka]] | alt=Fiume; St. Veit am Flaum | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.3278 | long=14.4445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean seaport that belonged to Hungary but had a multiethnic population of Italians, Croats, Slovenes, Hungarians and Germans. After the dissolution of Austro-Hungary, it was subject of the "Fiume Question", leading to the creation of a short-lived independent free state. }} * {{listing | name=[[Dubrovnik]] | alt=Ragusa | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6407 | long=18.109 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The formerly autonomous Republic of Ragusa was awarded to Austria at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. The area around the harbour city on the Adriatic subsequently formed the southernmost tip of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. }} ===Czech Republic=== [[File:Karlovy Vary pohled od stezky Jeana de Carro (4).jpg|thumb|Karlovy Vary in the West Bohemian Spa Triangle]] * {{listing | name=[[Prague]] | alt=Prag; Praha | lat=50.0664 | long=14.373 | content=Capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia that was the Habsburg rulers' main residence from 1583 to 1611. }} * {{listing | name=[[Brno]] | alt=Brünn | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2 | long=16.6167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Historic capital of the Moravia region and second-biggest city of the Czech Republic. It grew significantly during the 18th and 19th century which can be seen from its typical Habsburg-style architecture. }} * {{listing | name=[[Český Krumlov]] | alt=Böhmisch Krumau | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.8111 | long=14.3152 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=One of the most beautiful old towns in Bohemia with rich Baroque architecture and an impressive castle. Until 1945, most of the population was German-speaking. }} * {{listing | name=West Bohemian Spa Triangle | alt=Westböhmisches Bäderdreieck | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.2305 | long=12.8725 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=[[Karlovy Vary]] (Carlsbad), [[Františkovy Lázně]] (Franzensbad) and [[Mariánské Lázně]] (Marienbad) – the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy's favorite places to relax and recover. }} * {{listing | name=[[Slavkov u Brna]] | alt=Austerlitz | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.153 | long=16.8786 | directions=20 km east of [[Brno]] | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-19 | content=Site of the Battle of Austerlitz of 1805, also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, Austria's decisive defeat in the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. }} * {{listing | name=[[Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape]] | alt=Lednicko-valtický areál; Kulturlandschaft Eisgrub–Feldsberg | lat=48.781 | long=16.786 | content=Vast landscape park with several palaces and stately homes, created under the Dukes of Liechtenstein during the 17th to 19th centuries. UNESCO World Heritage site. }} * {{see | name=Site of the Battle of Königgrätz | address=Sadová |directions=15 km northwest of [[Hradec Králové]] | lat=50.2972 | long=15.7403 | wikidata= | content=Decisive Prussian victory over Austria in the German Fraternal War (1866). It marked the exclusion of Austria from Germany and led to the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, the rift within the lute of Austrian great power status. }} ===Italy=== [[File:Ayuntamiento, Trieste, Italia, 2017-04-15, DD 10.jpg|thumb|Piazza Unità d’Italia (formerly Franz Joseph Square), Trieste]] * {{listing | name=[[South Tyrol]] | alt=Südtirol; Alto Adige | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.5 | long=11.33 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=A predominantly German-speaking region that was separated from Austrian Tyrol after World War I. }} * {{listing | name=[[Trieste]] | alt=Triest; Trst | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.6333 | long=13.8000 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The empire's major port and naval base. Europe's three main cultural and linguistic regions meet here: Romance, Germanic, and Slavic. }} * {{listing | name=[[Milan]] | alt=Mailand; Milano | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.4625 | long=9.1864 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=The Northern Italian city was under Austrian rule from 1704 until the Italian ''Risorgimento'' 1859. During that period, the Teatro alla Scala was built and Verdi's opera ''Nabucco'' debuted. }} * {{listing | name=[[Venice]] | alt=Venedig; Venezia | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.4386111 | long=12.3266 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Once the seat of the mighty Venetian Republic and the cradle of the [[Medieval and Renaissance Italy|Renaissance]], Venice was only briefly part of Austria-Hungary, and some Habsburg obelisks and monuments in ''Venedig'' remain. }} ===Poland=== * {{listing | name=[[Kraków]] |alt=Cracow; Krakau | lat=50.06185 | long=19.93686 | content=The erstwhile royal capital of Poland was a Free City under shared Austrian, Prussian and Russian protectorate until it was annexed by Austria in 1846. In the following decades it served as the cultural centre of the Empire's Polish possessions, until Polish sovereignty was restored in 1918. Representative architecture from the late-19th and early-20th century along the main boulevards are reminiscent of Vienna or Budapest. }} * {{listing | name=[[Wrocław]] |alt=Breslau | lat=51.1098 | long=17.0327 | content=The capital of Silesia belonged to the Bohemian crown, and therefore the Habsburg Empire, until [[Prussia]] won the First Silesian War in 1742. Nevertheless many Renaissance and Baroque buildings remain from the Austrian era. With its cosmopolitan lifestyle, theatres and numerous cafés, the city still has a certain Viennese charm. }} ===Romania=== [[File:Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara - Rectorat.jpg|thumb|Timișoara Polytechnic]] * {{listing | name=[[Alba Iulia]] | alt=Gyulafehérvár, Karlsburg | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.0764 | long=23.5728 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Former capital of [[Transylvania]]. Within a large, well-preserved 18th-century citadel, its old town features a number of Habsburg-era Baroque buildings. }} * {{listing | name=[[Cluj-Napoca]] | alt=Kolozsvár, Klausenburg | lat=46.7706 | long=23.5905 | content=Unofficial capital of Transylvania and biggest city in the formerly Austro-Hungarian part of Romania. Many buildings in the Hungarian Art Nouveau (Secession) style, two national theatres and two opera houses (one each for Romanian- and Hungarian-speakers), as well as trilingual signage of public buildings bear evidence of this heritage. }} * {{listing | name=[[Timișoara]] | alt=Temesvár, Temeschwar | lat=45.7561 | long=21.2294 | content=Historical capital of the [[Banat]] region which has been called a "little Vienna" for its rich Habsburg-era architecture and lifestyle }} * {{listing | name=[[Târgu Mureș]] | alt=Marosvásárhely, Neumarkt am Mieresch | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.55 | long=24.5667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Capital of [[Szeklerland]], an ethnic Hungarian-majority region in central Romania. City centre with Hungarian Secession (Art Nouveau) styled buildings from the early-1900s. }} ===Serbia=== * {{listing | name=[[Novi Sad]] | alt=Neoplanta; Neusatz; Újvidék | lat=45.255 | long=19.8447 | content=Capital of the formerly Austro-Hungarian [[Vojvodina]], now part of Serbia. }} ===Slovakia=== [[File:Slowakisches Nationaltheater - Altes Gebäude (Bratislava).jpg|thumb|Slovak National Theatre, Bratislava]] * {{listing | name=[[Bratislava]] | alt=Pressburg; Pozsony | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.143889 | long=17.109722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Capital of the Hungarian Kingdom, until Buda(pest) took this role in 1783, Bratislava remained the seat of its parliament until 1848. Before World War I, most inhabitants spoke German or Hungarian, while less than 20% were Slovaks. }} * {{listing | name=[[Košice]] | alt=Kaschau; Kassa | lat=48.7203 | long=21.2581 | content=De-facto capital of Eastern Slovakia, beautiful old town with heritage buildings from Gothic to Art Nouveau. European Capital of Culture of 2013. }} * {{listing | name=[[Spiš]] | alt=Zips; Szepes | lat=49.013 | long=20.678 | content=This region at the foot of the Tatras used to be a predominantly German-speaking enclave within the Kingdom of Hungary, thus another piece of the multiethnic patchwork that formed the Danube monarchy. The Renaissance town of [[Levoča]] and the medieval castle of [[Spišské Podhradie|Spišsky hrad]] are on the Unesco World Heritage list. }} ===Slovenia=== *{{listing | name=[[Ljubljana]] | alt=Laibach | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.055556 | long=14.508333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The capital of Slovenia, with many beautiful Habsburg-era buildings. |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-03}} * {{listing | name=[[Maribor]] |alt=Marburg an der Drau | lat=46.5575 | long=15.6455 | content=Former capital of Lower Styria, now eastern Slovenia, it was a predominantly German-speaking city. Beautiful old town with medieval, Renaissance and Baroque structures. }} ===Switzerland=== * {{see | name=Habsburg | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.4627 | long=8.181 | directions=4 km southwest of [[Brugg]] | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-03| content=Ancestral castle of the Habsburg dynasty, in Switzerland. }} ===Ukraine=== [[File:Lviv.Theatre.of.Opera.and.Ballet.jpg|thumb|Lviv opera house]] *{{listing | name=[[Lviv]] | alt=Lemberg | lat=49.8500 | long=24.0167 | content=The capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, and the Empire's largest city in present-day Ukraine. Today, it remains a bastion of Catholicism in majority Eastern Orthodox Ukraine. }} * {{listing | name=[[Chernivtsi]] | alt=Czernowitz | lat=48.2922 | long=25.9353 | content=The capital and university city of the formerly Austro-Hungarian region [[Bukovina]], classic example of a strongly multi-ethnic region. }} * {{listing | name=[[Uzhhorod]] | alt=Ungvár | lat=48.6239 | long=22.295 | content=Capital of Carpatho-Ukraine that once belonged to the Hungarian half of the empire. Uzhhorod was a stronghold of the anti-Habsburg rebels during Rákóczi's War of Independence (1703–1711). Old town with Baroque Greek Catholic cathedral and former synagogue. }} ===China=== [[File:The villa of Yuan Shikai in Tianjin.jpg|thumb|Former residence of Yuan Shih-kai, the second President of the Republic of China, in the former Austro-Hungarian concession in Tianjin]] * {{listing | name=[[Tianjin]]| alt=Tientsin | lat=39.1336 | long=117.2054 | content=The main port city serving the Chinese capital [[Beijing]] today, it was home to numerous foreign concessions in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Austria-Hungary was part of the Eight-Nation Alliance that suppressed the Qing Dynasty-backed Boxer Rebellion in 1901, resulting in it obtaining a concession in Tianjin from 1901-1917. Today, the former Austro-Hungarian concession is still home to numerous colonial buildings that were built in an Austrian architectural style. }} ==Itineraries== * [[Orient Express]], a legendary rail line between Paris and Istanbul, with much of its distance within Austria-Hungary * The [[Danube]] flows through many of the most important cities of the former Empire * [[EuroVelo cycling routes]] EV4 (Prague–Brno–Kraków–Lviv), EV6 ([[Danube Cycleway]]: Vienna–Bratislava–Budapest–Belgrade), EV7 (Prague–Linz–Salzburg–Bolzano), EV9 (Wrocław–Brno–Vienna–Ljubljana–Trieste), EV11 (Kraków–Košice–Szeged), EV13 ([[Iron Curtain Trail]]) * The [https://ciro-trail.com/en/ Ćiro Trail]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} is a 157-km rail trail for [[cycling]] in what was the southern reaches of the empire between [[Mostar]] and [[Dubrovnik]]. It follows the tracks of a dismantled Austro-Hungarian narrow gauge railway, and crosses several 19th-century tunnels and bridges. ==See also== * [[British Empire]] * [[Danish Empire]] * [[Dutch Empire]] * [[French Colonial Empire]] * [[German Empire]] * [[Italian Empire]] * [[Japanese colonial empire]] * [[Portuguese Empire]] * [[Russian Empire]] * [[Spanish Empire]] * [[Swedish Empire]] {{PartOfTopic|European history|Central Europe}} {{usabletopic}} m5zmzzd5bp6h669t814hs6d47de9zkz 5289113 5289109 2026-06-07T16:15:34Z LPfi 79572 whitespace; grouped images (which won't actually change layout for most readers); proper ordered list - how do you get the next list to continue from here? 5289113 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Austria Hungary banner.jpg|caption=Imperial coat-of-arms on a barracks in Prague}} {{seealso|European history}} [[File:Imperial Coat of Arms of the Empire of Austria.svg|170px|thumb|right]] The '''[[Austria|Austro]]-[[Hungary|Hungarian]] Empire''' (German: ''Österreichisch-Ungarische Monarchie'', Hungarian: ''Osztrák–Magyar Monarchia'') and its predecessors (the Habsburg Monarchy, and the Austrian Empire) dominated [[Central Europe]] and the northern [[Balkans]] from the end of the Middle Ages until its collapse at the end of [[World War I]]. At the time of its greatest extent, in the mid-19th century, it spanned about a thousand miles (1600 km) from [[Pavia]] in Northern Italy to [[Ternopil]] in Western Ukraine. The empire was ruled by the House of Habsburg, arguably Europe's mightiest dynasty. All countries within the Austro-Hungarian realm are republics today, very few people with memories from the empire are alive, and very few heirs to the Habsburg family are left; still, many palaces and artefacts have survived to this day. And even though the Cold War has severed many ties, feelings of kinship and cooperation still and once more exist between the former parts of the empire. During the 19th century, the empire was often seen as horrendously "backward" and in an era of rising nationalism it was dubbed "prison of nations". However, the "Austrian" half of the empire in particular granted remarkable linguistic and cultural rights for minorities and in the 21st century, the attempt at peaceful multi-ethnic coexistence – however flawed it was – is often retrospectively seen as something lost in the catastrophic [[World War I]], rather than a "backwardness" to be replaced by ethnically cleansed nation states. == Regions == [[File:Austria-Hungary map.svg|thumb|366x366px|A map of Austro-Hungarian provinces in 1918.]] '''Empire of Austria (Cisleithania)''': # [[Bohemia]] # [[Bukovina]] # [[Carinthia]] # Carniola (see [[Slovenia]]) # [[Dalmatia]] (including the [[Bay of Kotor]]) # Galicia (see [[Małopolskie]], [[Podkarpackie]] and [[Western Ukraine]]) # Austrian Littoral (see [[Istria]], [[Gorizia]]-[[Gradisca d'Isonzo|Gradisca]], and [[Trieste]]) # [[Lower Austria]] # Moravia (see [[North Moravia and Silesia]] and [[South Moravia]]) # [[Salzburg]] # Silesia (see [[North Moravia and Silesia]]) # [[Styria]] (including [[Eastern Slovenia]]) # [[Tyrol]] (including [[South Tyrol]]) # [[Upper Austria]] # [[Vorarlberg]] '''Kingdom of Hungary (Transleithania)''': 16. [[Hungary]] including [[Slovakia]], [[Burgenland]], [[Transylvania]], [[Crișana]], [[Maramureș]], [[Banat]] and [[Vojvodina]] 17. [[Central Croatia|Croatia]]-[[Slavonia]] * [[Rijeka|Fiume]] (un-numbered) '''Austro-Hungarian Condominium''': 18. [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] Older provinces, lost before the Great War * [[Lombardy]]-[[Veneto|Venetia]] Overseas possessions: * [[Tianjin]] (part) ==Understand== [[File:Wien - Neue Hofburg.JPG|thumb|Vienna's Hofburg–Austro-Hungary's traditional centre of power]] The Early Middle Ages saw the rise of monarchies and city-states in Central Europe, which came to be united in the [[Frankish Empire]]. The empire was divided in the 10th century, with most of Germanic Europe being split in a complex patchwork of city-states. From AD&nbsp;962, many of them were united in a loose confederation known as the [[Holy Roman Empire]], with the claim to succeed the ancient [[Roman Empire]]. The German word for Emperor, ''Kaiser'', as well as the Russian equivalent ''czar'', derives from the name "Caesar", that was pronounced rather similarly to the modern German word "Kaiser" in classical Latin. Over the centuries, the Holy Roman Empire lost power to local rulers, and the Emperor became an electoral position of mostly sentimental value. Meanwhile, the East Roman Empire survived as the Byzantine Empire, ruled from Constantinople. As the city was lost to the [[Ottoman Empire]] who changed the capital's name to [[Istanbul]], both the Ottomans themselves and the [[Russian Empire]] claimed succession from Rome. The Ottomans and Russia came to be Austria's main rivals, though occasionally their allies. [[File:Melk - Stift (2).JPG|thumb|[[Melk]] Abbey—a splendid symbol of Austrian Catholicism and Counter-Reformation]] [[File:Budapest Opera House interior.jpg|thumb|Budapest Opera house]] [[File:HUN-2015-Budapest-Hungarian Parliament (Budapest) 2015-01.jpg|thumb|Parliament building in Budapest, a prime example for showy late-19th century ''k. u. k.'' architecture]] The house of Habsburg, whose ancestral seat is in the Swiss canton of [[Aargau]], ascended the throne of Austria in 1282. From 1438 to 1806 the dynasty almost continually held the titles of German king and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. From 1516 to 1700, the Habsburgs also controlled the vast [[Spain|Spanish Empire]]. Ferdinand I of Austria was elected King of [[Bohemia]] (now in the [[Czech Republic]]) in 1526 and annexed [[Hungary]] in the same year, thereby also acquiring [[Croatia]] and [[Slovakia]]. While the [[Protestant Reformation]] swept northern Europe, Austria remained Catholic. In the early 17th century, Protestant states revolted against the Holy Roman Empire. The conflict evolved to the [[Thirty Years' War]], in which the Holy Roman Emperor lost all significant power outside Austria and Bohemia. The multiethnic Habsburg Monarchy, lying partly within and partly outside the Empire, became a great power in its own right, and a destination on the [[Grand Tour]]. Vienna became a centre for [[European classical music]] and other arts, boasting composers such as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Following the 1789 French Revolution, the [[Kingdom of France]] became Austria's main rival in the French Revolutionary Wars, and later the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of the French in May 1804 to usurp the Imperial glory. He planned to conquer more of Europe, and thereby chances to be elected as Holy Roman Emperor. Francis II styled himself Emperor of Austria two months later, to secure his title. In 1805, Napoleon defeated Austria, and forced them to cede much territory. Francis formally dissolved the Holy Roman Empire in 1806, to avoid losing the crown to Napoleon. Austria was weakened, and defeated by Napoleon again in 1812. As much of Napoleon's army perished in a campaign against the [[Russian Empire]], Austria joined a coalition that eventually defeated the Napoleonic Empire, and the 1815 Congress of Vienna restored the Austrian Empire as one of Europe's great powers. [[Prussia]] led an alliance that defeated Austria in the 1866 Austro-Prussian war, and became the core state of the [[German Empire]] in 1871, with an emperor of their own. Austria-Hungary was no longer the dominant power in Central Europe. However, the 1870s ''Gründerzeit'' ("founders' period") brought a great economic boom as well as a long-lasting construction boom and the emergence of a highly ornamental, eclectic-historicist architectural style that is considered typical for the Habsburg lands. The most representative examples of this period are along the Vienna Ring Road, but buildings of a similar style can be found all over the former Empire. In contrast to most other European empires, Austria-Hungary had no persistent colonies overseas. In 1778, the Empire founded settlements on the [[Nicobar Islands]], and on [[Maputo|Maputo Bay]] in [[Mozambique]]. Both were abandoned within a few years. After suppressing the [[Imperial China|Qing Dynasty]]-backed Boxer Rebellion as part of the Eight-Nation Alliance in 1901, Austria-Hungary had a concession zone in [[Tianjin]] from 1901 to 1917. In the 19th century, particularly in the long reign of emperor Franz Joseph (1848-1916), nationalism swept Europe, and many ethnic groups requested independence, or at least more autonomy. The Kingdom of Hungary earned more recognition in the Compromise of 1867, styling the empire as Austria-Hungary. While other European countries were formed or reformed according to nationalist and democratic ideas, the empire was still based on divine right, feudalism, and royal marriages. After 1867, many institutions of the Empire were styled "imperial and royal", referring to the two crowns of Austria and Hungary, ''kaiserlich und königlich'' in German. This was usually abbreviated to "k. u. k." in Austria and "k. k." in Hungary (the butt of many jokes in military and diplomatic circles) and led to the country's nicknames "k. u. k Monarchie" or "Kakanien". Discontent among the Slavic peoples was supported by the [[Russian Empire]], and led up to the 1914 assassination of Franz Joseph's heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand (married to a Czech countess, he supported Slavic rights within the empire, if only to knock down the Magyars a peg) in [[Sarajevo]], which became the igniting spark of [[World War I]]; at its time known as "The Great War". The war and the subsequent political revolts led to the fall of Austria-Hungary, as well as the Russian, German and Ottoman empires. The empire was a forerunner in science and technology. Vienna and Prague were connected by a telegraph line as early as 1847. The ''Telefon Hírmondó'' was a broadcast service in Budapest founded in 1893, the first and most successful of its kind. Budapest [[Istanbul/Galata#Get in|arguably]] has the world's second oldest underground railway. The [[Orient Express]] was a legendary rail line, with much of its length through Austria-Hungary. Other than [[Austria]] and [[Hungary]], the empire's territory is today divided between [[Italy]], [[Slovenia]], [[Croatia]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Serbia]], [[Romania]], [[Ukraine]], [[Slovakia]], the [[Czech Republic]] and [[Poland]]. ==Get around== The Austro-Hungarian Empire was tied together by railroads and many of them survived the Cold War and the general neglect of railway infrastructure in the twentieth century or have been restored in recent times. In addition to that, there was an effort even through the years of European division to ensure a state of good repair for some roads linking Germany and other destination countries for work migrants with their former homelands to the South and East. As the Iron Curtain opened, traffic flows changed once more and the Austrian Railway, ÖBB, is slowly but surely acquiring an amount of international connections out of proportion with the size of the country, largely focused in the "k.u.k. lands" (''kaiserlich und königlich'', i.e. the former Austria-Hungary), Germany and Switzerland. ==Talk== [[File:AHK 2 1914 obverse.jpg|thumb|Multilingual banknote]] [[German phrasebook|German]] used to be the lingua franca of the empire and Central Europe in general. This ended after [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], as millions of German-speakers were expelled from the [[Soviet Union]], Poland, Czechoslovakia and several other nations, to present-day Germany and Austria. Still, the empire was multi-ethnic, with recognition of local languages—its krone banknotes bore text in no less than eight languages in addition to German and Hungarian. During the 19th century the Hungarian half of the Empire had an even more aggressive language policy marginalizing linguistic minorities and strongly Magyarizing many places, the effects of which can be seen to this day. In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was, for a time, a major patron of operas in Italian as well as German, and many of the upper class German-speaking subjects of the empire also understood some Italian and French. German still plays some role as a second or third language in the area, but oftentimes it has been relegated to a secondary position behind English or Russian, not least because the German-language states want to avoid the appearance of cultural imperialism. ==Destinations== {{Mapframe|46|16|zoom=5|layer=W|height=500|width=500}} ===Austria=== * {{listing | name=[[Vienna]] | alt=Wien; Bécs | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.208 | long=16.373 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The primary capital. Big parts of its architecture and urban design date from an era when it was supposed it would "soon" become a major imperial capital of four million or more inhabitants }} * {{listing | name=[[Graz]] | lat=47.0667 | long=15.4333 | content=Capital of Inner Austria, with an [[old town]] recognized by the UNESCO. The famous Schlossberg fortress repelled many Ottoman attacks. }} * {{listing | name=[[Salzburg]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.8 | long=13.05 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Former capital of an archbishopric that was a separate state within the Holy Roman Empire and was only annexed by Austria in 1805. Hence, Salzburg's most famous son, Mozart, was considered a foreigner when he came to Vienna. }} * {{listing | name=[[Melk]] | lat=48.2282 | long=15.3306 | content=Enormous Baroque abbey looking over the picturesque Danube valley of [[Wachau]]. An exemplary symbol of Counter-Reformation and absolutistic pageantry. }} * {{listing | name=[[Neusiedl Lake]] | alt=Fertő | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.833 | long=16.75 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Located on the Austro-Hungarian border in the multiethnic [[Burgenland]] region (German-speaking Austrians, Hungarians, Croatians), the cultural landscape around the lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site. }} ===Hungary=== * {{listing | name=[[Budapest]] | lat=47.4908 | long=19.081 | content=The capital of the Hungarian half of the empire. It boomed massively during the late-19th century, resulting in splendid boulevards lined with representative Habsburg-style buildings, and one of the first subway lines in the world. }} * {{listing | name=[[Győr]] | alt=Raab | lat=47.6882 | long=17.6344 | content=Former "royal free city" of the Kingdom of Hungary, traditional trade center with Baroque old town. Since the transformation of 1990 it is once again an economic boomtown in the centre of the triangle Vienna–Bratislava–Budapest. }} * {{listing | name=[[Pécs]] | alt=Fünfkirchen; Five Churches | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.0764 | long=18.228 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Hungary's fifth largest city has a strongly multicultural heritage. The cultural centre of Hungary's Germans and Romani hosts associations and cultural institutions of nine ethnic minority groups. }} * {{listing | name=[[Sopron]] | alt=Ödenburg | lat=47.6817 | long=16.5917 | content=Beautiful old town with medieval and Baroque buildings. It belonged to the Hungarian half of the empire even though the majority population was German-speaking. }} * {{listing | name=[[Szeged]] | alt=Segedin | lat=46.2539 | long=20.149 | content=Temporary capital of Hungary during the 1848/49 revolution; now located near the Hungarian–Romanian–Serbian border triangle. Famous for paprika and salami. }} ===Bosnia and Herzegovina=== * {{listing | name=[[Sarajevo]] | alt=Sarajewo; Szarajevó | lat=43.85136 | long=18.38867 | content=The city where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, marking the beginning of the end for the Empire. }} ===Croatia=== [[File:Pabellón del Arte, Zagreb, Croacia, 2014-04-20, DD 05.JPG|thumb|Art Pavillion, Zagreb]] * {{listing | name=[[Zagreb]] | alt=Agram; Zágráb | lat=45.8167 | long=15.9833 | content=Capital of Croatia, which was an autonomous kingdom within the Empire. }} * {{listing | name=[[Rijeka]] | alt=Fiume; St. Veit am Flaum | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.3278 | long=14.4445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean seaport that belonged to Hungary but had a multiethnic population of Italians, Croats, Slovenes, Hungarians and Germans. After the dissolution of Austro-Hungary, it was subject of the "Fiume Question", leading to the creation of a short-lived independent free state. }} * {{listing | name=[[Dubrovnik]] | alt=Ragusa | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6407 | long=18.109 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The formerly autonomous Republic of Ragusa was awarded to Austria at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. The area around the harbour city on the Adriatic subsequently formed the southernmost tip of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. }} ===Czech Republic=== [[File:Karlovy Vary pohled od stezky Jeana de Carro (4).jpg|thumb|Karlovy Vary in the West Bohemian Spa Triangle]] * {{listing | name=[[Prague]] | alt=Prag; Praha | lat=50.0664 | long=14.373 | content=Capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia that was the Habsburg rulers' main residence from 1583 to 1611. }} * {{listing | name=[[Brno]] | alt=Brünn | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2 | long=16.6167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Historic capital of the Moravia region and second-biggest city of the Czech Republic. It grew significantly during the 18th and 19th century which can be seen from its typical Habsburg-style architecture. }} * {{listing | name=[[Český Krumlov]] | alt=Böhmisch Krumau | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.8111 | long=14.3152 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=One of the most beautiful old towns in Bohemia with rich Baroque architecture and an impressive castle. Until 1945, most of the population was German-speaking. }} * {{listing | name=West Bohemian Spa Triangle | alt=Westböhmisches Bäderdreieck | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.2305 | long=12.8725 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=[[Karlovy Vary]] (Carlsbad), [[Františkovy Lázně]] (Franzensbad) and [[Mariánské Lázně]] (Marienbad) – the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy's favorite places to relax and recover. }} * {{listing | name=[[Slavkov u Brna]] | alt=Austerlitz | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.153 | long=16.8786 | directions=20 km east of [[Brno]] | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-19 | content=Site of the Battle of Austerlitz of 1805, also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, Austria's decisive defeat in the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. }} * {{listing | name=[[Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape]] | alt=Lednicko-valtický areál; Kulturlandschaft Eisgrub–Feldsberg | lat=48.781 | long=16.786 | content=Vast landscape park with several palaces and stately homes, created under the Dukes of Liechtenstein during the 17th to 19th centuries. UNESCO World Heritage site. }} * {{see | name=Site of the Battle of Königgrätz | address=Sadová |directions=15 km northwest of [[Hradec Králové]] | lat=50.2972 | long=15.7403 | wikidata= | content=Decisive Prussian victory over Austria in the German Fraternal War (1866). It marked the exclusion of Austria from Germany and led to the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, the rift within the lute of Austrian great power status. }} ===Italy=== [[File:Ayuntamiento, Trieste, Italia, 2017-04-15, DD 10.jpg|thumb|Piazza Unità d’Italia (formerly Franz Joseph Square), Trieste]] * {{listing | name=[[South Tyrol]] | alt=Südtirol; Alto Adige | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.5 | long=11.33 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=A predominantly German-speaking region that was separated from Austrian Tyrol after World War I. }} * {{listing | name=[[Trieste]] | alt=Triest; Trst | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.6333 | long=13.8000 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The empire's major port and naval base. Europe's three main cultural and linguistic regions meet here: Romance, Germanic, and Slavic. }} * {{listing | name=[[Milan]] | alt=Mailand; Milano | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.4625 | long=9.1864 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=The Northern Italian city was under Austrian rule from 1704 until the Italian ''Risorgimento'' 1859. During that period, the Teatro alla Scala was built and Verdi's opera ''Nabucco'' debuted. }} * {{listing | name=[[Venice]] | alt=Venedig; Venezia | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.4386111 | long=12.3266 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Once the seat of the mighty Venetian Republic and the cradle of the [[Medieval and Renaissance Italy|Renaissance]], Venice was only briefly part of Austria-Hungary, and some Habsburg obelisks and monuments in ''Venedig'' remain. }} ===Poland=== * {{listing | name=[[Kraków]] |alt=Cracow; Krakau | lat=50.06185 | long=19.93686 | content=The erstwhile royal capital of Poland was a Free City under shared Austrian, Prussian and Russian protectorate until it was annexed by Austria in 1846. In the following decades it served as the cultural centre of the Empire's Polish possessions, until Polish sovereignty was restored in 1918. Representative architecture from the late-19th and early-20th century along the main boulevards are reminiscent of Vienna or Budapest. }} * {{listing | name=[[Wrocław]] |alt=Breslau | lat=51.1098 | long=17.0327 | content=The capital of Silesia belonged to the Bohemian crown, and therefore the Habsburg Empire, until [[Prussia]] won the First Silesian War in 1742. Nevertheless many Renaissance and Baroque buildings remain from the Austrian era. With its cosmopolitan lifestyle, theatres and numerous cafés, the city still has a certain Viennese charm. }} ===Romania=== [[File:Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara - Rectorat.jpg|thumb|Timișoara Polytechnic]] * {{listing | name=[[Alba Iulia]] | alt=Gyulafehérvár, Karlsburg | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.0764 | long=23.5728 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Former capital of [[Transylvania]]. Within a large, well-preserved 18th-century citadel, its old town features a number of Habsburg-era Baroque buildings. }} * {{listing | name=[[Cluj-Napoca]] | alt=Kolozsvár, Klausenburg | lat=46.7706 | long=23.5905 | content=Unofficial capital of Transylvania and biggest city in the formerly Austro-Hungarian part of Romania. Many buildings in the Hungarian Art Nouveau (Secession) style, two national theatres and two opera houses (one each for Romanian- and Hungarian-speakers), as well as trilingual signage of public buildings bear evidence of this heritage. }} * {{listing | name=[[Timișoara]] | alt=Temesvár, Temeschwar | lat=45.7561 | long=21.2294 | content=Historical capital of the [[Banat]] region which has been called a "little Vienna" for its rich Habsburg-era architecture and lifestyle }} * {{listing | name=[[Târgu Mureș]] | alt=Marosvásárhely, Neumarkt am Mieresch | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.55 | long=24.5667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Capital of [[Szeklerland]], an ethnic Hungarian-majority region in central Romania. City centre with Hungarian Secession (Art Nouveau) styled buildings from the early-1900s. }} ===Serbia=== * {{listing | name=[[Novi Sad]] | alt=Neoplanta; Neusatz; Újvidék | lat=45.255 | long=19.8447 | content=Capital of the formerly Austro-Hungarian [[Vojvodina]], now part of Serbia. }} ===Slovakia=== [[File:Slowakisches Nationaltheater - Altes Gebäude (Bratislava).jpg|thumb|Slovak National Theatre, Bratislava]] * {{listing | name=[[Bratislava]] | alt=Pressburg; Pozsony | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.143889 | long=17.109722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Capital of the Hungarian Kingdom, until Buda(pest) took this role in 1783, Bratislava remained the seat of its parliament until 1848. Before World War I, most inhabitants spoke German or Hungarian, while less than 20% were Slovaks. }} * {{listing | name=[[Košice]] | alt=Kaschau; Kassa | lat=48.7203 | long=21.2581 | content=De-facto capital of Eastern Slovakia, beautiful old town with heritage buildings from Gothic to Art Nouveau. European Capital of Culture of 2013. }} * {{listing | name=[[Spiš]] | alt=Zips; Szepes | lat=49.013 | long=20.678 | content=This region at the foot of the Tatras used to be a predominantly German-speaking enclave within the Kingdom of Hungary, thus another piece of the multiethnic patchwork that formed the Danube monarchy. The Renaissance town of [[Levoča]] and the medieval castle of [[Spišské Podhradie|Spišsky hrad]] are on the Unesco World Heritage list. }} ===Slovenia=== * {{listing | name=[[Ljubljana]] | alt=Laibach | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.055556 | long=14.508333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The capital of Slovenia, with many beautiful Habsburg-era buildings. |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-03}} * {{listing | name=[[Maribor]] |alt=Marburg an der Drau | lat=46.5575 | long=15.6455 | content=Former capital of Lower Styria, now eastern Slovenia, it was a predominantly German-speaking city. Beautiful old town with medieval, Renaissance and Baroque structures. }} ===Switzerland=== * {{see | name=Habsburg | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.4627 | long=8.181 | directions=4 km southwest of [[Brugg]] | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-03| content=Ancestral castle of the Habsburg dynasty, in Switzerland. }} ===Ukraine=== [[File:Lviv.Theatre.of.Opera.and.Ballet.jpg|thumb|Lviv opera house]] * {{listing | name=[[Lviv]] | alt=Lemberg | lat=49.8500 | long=24.0167 | content=The capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, and the Empire's largest city in present-day Ukraine. Today, it remains a bastion of Catholicism in majority Eastern Orthodox Ukraine. }} * {{listing | name=[[Chernivtsi]] | alt=Czernowitz | lat=48.2922 | long=25.9353 | content=The capital and university city of the formerly Austro-Hungarian region [[Bukovina]], classic example of a strongly multi-ethnic region. }} * {{listing | name=[[Uzhhorod]] | alt=Ungvár | lat=48.6239 | long=22.295 | content=Capital of Carpatho-Ukraine that once belonged to the Hungarian half of the empire. Uzhhorod was a stronghold of the anti-Habsburg rebels during Rákóczi's War of Independence (1703–1711). Old town with Baroque Greek Catholic cathedral and former synagogue. }} ===China=== [[File:The villa of Yuan Shikai in Tianjin.jpg|thumb|Former residence of Yuan Shih-kai, the second President of the Republic of China, in the former Austro-Hungarian concession in Tianjin]] * {{listing | name=[[Tianjin]]| alt=Tientsin | lat=39.1336 | long=117.2054 | content=The main port city serving the Chinese capital [[Beijing]] today, it was home to numerous foreign concessions in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Austria-Hungary was part of the Eight-Nation Alliance that suppressed the Qing Dynasty-backed Boxer Rebellion in 1901, resulting in it obtaining a concession in Tianjin from 1901-1917. Today, the former Austro-Hungarian concession is still home to numerous colonial buildings that were built in an Austrian architectural style. }} ==Itineraries== * [[Orient Express]], a legendary rail line between Paris and Istanbul, with much of its distance within Austria-Hungary * The [[Danube]] flows through many of the most important cities of the former Empire * [[EuroVelo cycling routes]] EV4 (Prague–Brno–Kraków–Lviv), EV6 ([[Danube Cycleway]]: Vienna–Bratislava–Budapest–Belgrade), EV7 (Prague–Linz–Salzburg–Bolzano), EV9 (Wrocław–Brno–Vienna–Ljubljana–Trieste), EV11 (Kraków–Košice–Szeged), EV13 ([[Iron Curtain Trail]]) * The [https://ciro-trail.com/en/ Ćiro Trail]{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} is a 157-km rail trail for [[cycling]] in what was the southern reaches of the empire between [[Mostar]] and [[Dubrovnik]]. It follows the tracks of a dismantled Austro-Hungarian narrow gauge railway, and crosses several 19th-century tunnels and bridges. ==See also== * [[British Empire]] * [[Danish Empire]] * [[Dutch Empire]] * [[French Colonial Empire]] * [[German Empire]] * [[Italian Empire]] * [[Japanese colonial empire]] * [[Portuguese Empire]] * [[Russian Empire]] * [[Spanish Empire]] * [[Swedish Empire]] {{PartOfTopic|European history|Central Europe}} {{usabletopic}} 6imrnw8j91ub6lrptrcb9ehgn89gq1d 5289336 5289113 2026-06-08T07:26:07Z ~2026-33682-95 2420001 I have cut down on additions and kept my edit to the bare minimum, but the way it was written was simply wrong (please see the Wikipedia article or academia for reference!). The Habsburg monarchy was not a separate entity, Austria-Hungary was the final phase of the Habsburg monarchy. Since this article is specifically about Austria-Hungary, “During the 19th century” cannot apply to an empire that only existed from 1867. 5289336 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Austria Hungary banner.jpg|caption=Imperial coat-of-arms on a barracks in Prague}} {{seealso|European history}} [[File:Imperial Coat of Arms of the Empire of Austria.svg|170px|thumb|right]] The '''[[Austria|Austro]]-[[Hungary|Hungarian]] Empire''' (German: ''Österreichisch-Ungarische Monarchie'', Hungarian: ''Osztrák–Magyar Monarchia'') or '''Austria-Hungary''' was a constitutional dual monarchy that existed from 1867 to 1918. The empire constituted the final phase of the Habsburg monarchy, which dominated [[Central Europe]] and the northern [[Balkans]] from the end of the Middle Ages until its collapse at the end of [[World War I]]. At the time of its greatest extent, in the mid-19th century, it spanned about a thousand miles (1600 km) from [[Pavia]] in Northern Italy to [[Ternopil]] in Western Ukraine. The empire was ruled by the House of Habsburg, arguably Europe's mightiest dynasty. All countries within the Austro-Hungarian realm are republics today, very few people with memories from the empire are alive, and very few heirs to the Habsburg family are left; still, many palaces and artefacts have survived to this day. And even though the Cold War has severed many ties, feelings of kinship and cooperation still and once more exist between the former parts of the empire. During the late 19th century, the empire was often seen as horrendously "backward" and in an era of rising nationalism it was dubbed "prison of nations". However, the "Austrian" half of the empire in particular granted remarkable linguistic and cultural rights for minorities and in the 21st century, the attempt at peaceful multi-ethnic coexistence – however flawed it was – is often retrospectively seen as something lost in the catastrophic [[World War I]], rather than a "backwardness" to be replaced by ethnically cleansed nation states. == Regions == [[File:Austria-Hungary map.svg|thumb|366x366px|A map of Austro-Hungarian provinces in 1918.]] '''Empire of Austria (Cisleithania)''': # [[Bohemia]] # [[Bukovina]] # [[Carinthia]] # Carniola (see [[Slovenia]]) # [[Dalmatia]] (including the [[Bay of Kotor]]) # Galicia (see [[Małopolskie]], [[Podkarpackie]] and [[Western Ukraine]]) # Austrian Littoral (see [[Istria]], [[Gorizia]]-[[Gradisca d'Isonzo|Gradisca]], and [[Trieste]]) # [[Lower Austria]] # Moravia (see [[North Moravia and Silesia]] and [[South Moravia]]) # [[Salzburg]] # Silesia (see [[North Moravia and Silesia]]) # [[Styria]] (including [[Eastern Slovenia]]) # [[Tyrol]] (including [[South Tyrol]]) # [[Upper Austria]] # [[Vorarlberg]] '''Kingdom of Hungary (Transleithania)''': 16. [[Hungary]] including [[Slovakia]], [[Burgenland]], [[Transylvania]], [[Crișana]], [[Maramureș]], [[Banat]] and [[Vojvodina]] 17. [[Central Croatia|Croatia]]-[[Slavonia]] * [[Rijeka|Fiume]] (un-numbered) '''Austro-Hungarian Condominium''': 18. [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] Older provinces, lost before the Great War * [[Lombardy]]-[[Veneto|Venetia]] Overseas possessions: * [[Tianjin]] (part) ==Understand== [[File:Wien - Neue Hofburg.JPG|thumb|Vienna's Hofburg–Austro-Hungary's traditional centre of power]] The Early Middle Ages saw the rise of monarchies and city-states in Central Europe, which came to be united in the [[Frankish Empire]]. The empire was divided in the 10th century, with most of Germanic Europe being split in a complex patchwork of city-states. From AD&nbsp;962, many of them were united in a loose confederation known as the [[Holy Roman Empire]], with the claim to succeed the ancient [[Roman Empire]]. The German word for Emperor, ''Kaiser'', as well as the Russian equivalent ''czar'', derives from the name "Caesar", that was pronounced rather similarly to the modern German word "Kaiser" in classical Latin. Over the centuries, the Holy Roman Empire lost power to local rulers, and the Emperor became an electoral position of mostly sentimental value. Meanwhile, the East Roman Empire survived as the Byzantine Empire, ruled from Constantinople. As the city was lost to the [[Ottoman Empire]] who changed the capital's name to [[Istanbul]], both the Ottomans themselves and the [[Russian Empire]] claimed succession from Rome. The Ottomans and Russia came to be Austria's main rivals, though occasionally their allies. [[File:Melk - Stift (2).JPG|thumb|[[Melk]] Abbey—a splendid symbol of Austrian Catholicism and Counter-Reformation]] [[File:Budapest Opera House interior.jpg|thumb|Budapest Opera house]] [[File:HUN-2015-Budapest-Hungarian Parliament (Budapest) 2015-01.jpg|thumb|Parliament building in Budapest, a prime example for showy late-19th century ''k. u. k.'' architecture]] The house of Habsburg, whose ancestral seat is in the Swiss canton of [[Aargau]], ascended the throne of Austria in 1282. From 1438 to 1806 the dynasty almost continually held the titles of German king and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. From 1516 to 1700, the Habsburgs also controlled the vast [[Spain|Spanish Empire]]. Ferdinand I of Austria was elected King of [[Bohemia]] (now in the [[Czech Republic]]) in 1526 and annexed [[Hungary]] in the same year, thereby also acquiring [[Croatia]] and [[Slovakia]]. While the [[Protestant Reformation]] swept northern Europe, Austria remained Catholic. In the early 17th century, Protestant states revolted against the Holy Roman Empire. The conflict evolved to the [[Thirty Years' War]], in which the Holy Roman Emperor lost all significant power outside Austria and Bohemia. The multiethnic Habsburg Monarchy, lying partly within and partly outside the Empire, became a great power in its own right, and a destination on the [[Grand Tour]]. Vienna became a centre for [[European classical music]] and other arts, boasting composers such as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Following the 1789 French Revolution, the [[Kingdom of France]] became Austria's main rival in the French Revolutionary Wars, and later the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of the French in May 1804 to usurp the Imperial glory. He planned to conquer more of Europe, and thereby chances to be elected as Holy Roman Emperor. Francis II styled himself Emperor of Austria two months later, to secure his title. In 1805, Napoleon defeated Austria, and forced them to cede much territory. Francis formally dissolved the Holy Roman Empire in 1806, to avoid losing the crown to Napoleon. Austria was weakened, and defeated by Napoleon again in 1812. As much of Napoleon's army perished in a campaign against the [[Russian Empire]], Austria joined a coalition that eventually defeated the Napoleonic Empire, and the 1815 Congress of Vienna restored the Austrian Empire as one of Europe's great powers. [[Prussia]] led an alliance that defeated Austria in the 1866 Austro-Prussian war, and became the core state of the [[German Empire]] in 1871, with an emperor of their own. Austria-Hungary was no longer the dominant power in Central Europe. However, the 1870s ''Gründerzeit'' ("founders' period") brought a great economic boom as well as a long-lasting construction boom and the emergence of a highly ornamental, eclectic-historicist architectural style that is considered typical for the Habsburg lands. The most representative examples of this period are along the Vienna Ring Road, but buildings of a similar style can be found all over the former Empire. In contrast to most other European empires, Austria-Hungary had no persistent colonies overseas. In 1778, the Empire founded settlements on the [[Nicobar Islands]], and on [[Maputo|Maputo Bay]] in [[Mozambique]]. Both were abandoned within a few years. After suppressing the [[Imperial China|Qing Dynasty]]-backed Boxer Rebellion as part of the Eight-Nation Alliance in 1901, Austria-Hungary had a concession zone in [[Tianjin]] from 1901 to 1917. In the 19th century, particularly in the long reign of emperor Franz Joseph (1848-1916), nationalism swept Europe, and many ethnic groups requested independence, or at least more autonomy. The Kingdom of Hungary earned more recognition in the Compromise of 1867, styling the empire as Austria-Hungary. While other European countries were formed or reformed according to nationalist and democratic ideas, the empire was still based on divine right, feudalism, and royal marriages. After 1867, many institutions of the Empire were styled "imperial and royal", referring to the two crowns of Austria and Hungary, ''kaiserlich und königlich'' in German. This was usually abbreviated to "k. u. k." in Austria and "k. k." in Hungary (the butt of many jokes in military and diplomatic circles) and led to the country's nicknames "k. u. k Monarchie" or "Kakanien". Discontent among the Slavic peoples was supported by the [[Russian Empire]], and led up to the 1914 assassination of Franz Joseph's heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand (married to a Czech countess, he supported Slavic rights within the empire, if only to knock down the Magyars a peg) in [[Sarajevo]], which became the igniting spark of [[World War I]]; at its time known as "The Great War". The war and the subsequent political revolts led to the fall of Austria-Hungary, as well as the Russian, German and Ottoman empires. The empire was a forerunner in science and technology. Vienna and Prague were connected by a telegraph line as early as 1847. The ''Telefon Hírmondó'' was a broadcast service in Budapest founded in 1893, the first and most successful of its kind. Budapest [[Istanbul/Galata#Get in|arguably]] has the world's second oldest underground railway. The [[Orient Express]] was a legendary rail line, with much of its length through Austria-Hungary. Other than [[Austria]] and [[Hungary]], the empire's territory is today divided between [[Italy]], [[Slovenia]], [[Croatia]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Serbia]], [[Romania]], [[Ukraine]], [[Slovakia]], the [[Czech Republic]] and [[Poland]]. ==Get around== The Austro-Hungarian Empire was tied together by railroads and many of them survived the Cold War and the general neglect of railway infrastructure in the twentieth century or have been restored in recent times. In addition to that, there was an effort even through the years of European division to ensure a state of good repair for some roads linking Germany and other destination countries for work migrants with their former homelands to the South and East. As the Iron Curtain opened, traffic flows changed once more and the Austrian Railway, ÖBB, is slowly but surely acquiring an amount of international connections out of proportion with the size of the country, largely focused in the "k.u.k. lands" (''kaiserlich und königlich'', i.e. the former Austria-Hungary), Germany and Switzerland. ==Talk== [[File:AHK 2 1914 obverse.jpg|thumb|Multilingual banknote]] [[German phrasebook|German]] used to be the lingua franca of the empire and Central Europe in general. This ended after [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], as millions of German-speakers were expelled from the [[Soviet Union]], Poland, Czechoslovakia and several other nations, to present-day Germany and Austria. Still, the empire was multi-ethnic, with recognition of local languages—its krone banknotes bore text in no less than eight languages in addition to German and Hungarian. During the 19th century the Hungarian half of the Empire had an even more aggressive language policy marginalizing linguistic minorities and strongly Magyarizing many places, the effects of which can be seen to this day. In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was, for a time, a major patron of operas in Italian as well as German, and many of the upper class German-speaking subjects of the empire also understood some Italian and French. German still plays some role as a second or third language in the area, but oftentimes it has been relegated to a secondary position behind English or Russian, not least because the German-language states want to avoid the appearance of cultural imperialism. ==Destinations== {{Mapframe|46|16|zoom=5|layer=W|height=500|width=500}} ===Austria=== * {{listing | name=[[Vienna]] | alt=Wien; Bécs | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.208 | long=16.373 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The primary capital. Big parts of its architecture and urban design date from an era when it was supposed it would "soon" become a major imperial capital of four million or more inhabitants }} * {{listing | name=[[Graz]] | lat=47.0667 | long=15.4333 | content=Capital of Inner Austria, with an [[old town]] recognized by the UNESCO. The famous Schlossberg fortress repelled many Ottoman attacks. }} * {{listing | name=[[Salzburg]] | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.8 | long=13.05 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Former capital of an archbishopric that was a separate state within the Holy Roman Empire and was only annexed by Austria in 1805. Hence, Salzburg's most famous son, Mozart, was considered a foreigner when he came to Vienna. }} * {{listing | name=[[Melk]] | lat=48.2282 | long=15.3306 | content=Enormous Baroque abbey looking over the picturesque Danube valley of [[Wachau]]. An exemplary symbol of Counter-Reformation and absolutistic pageantry. }} * {{listing | name=[[Neusiedl Lake]] | alt=Fertő | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.833 | long=16.75 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Located on the Austro-Hungarian border in the multiethnic [[Burgenland]] region (German-speaking Austrians, Hungarians, Croatians), the cultural landscape around the lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site. }} ===Hungary=== * {{listing | name=[[Budapest]] | lat=47.4908 | long=19.081 | content=The capital of the Hungarian half of the empire. It boomed massively during the late-19th century, resulting in splendid boulevards lined with representative Habsburg-style buildings, and one of the first subway lines in the world. }} * {{listing | name=[[Győr]] | alt=Raab | lat=47.6882 | long=17.6344 | content=Former "royal free city" of the Kingdom of Hungary, traditional trade center with Baroque old town. Since the transformation of 1990 it is once again an economic boomtown in the centre of the triangle Vienna–Bratislava–Budapest. }} * {{listing | name=[[Pécs]] | alt=Fünfkirchen; Five Churches | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.0764 | long=18.228 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Hungary's fifth largest city has a strongly multicultural heritage. The cultural centre of Hungary's Germans and Romani hosts associations and cultural institutions of nine ethnic minority groups. }} * {{listing | name=[[Sopron]] | alt=Ödenburg | lat=47.6817 | long=16.5917 | content=Beautiful old town with medieval and Baroque buildings. It belonged to the Hungarian half of the empire even though the majority population was German-speaking. }} * {{listing | name=[[Szeged]] | alt=Segedin | lat=46.2539 | long=20.149 | content=Temporary capital of Hungary during the 1848/49 revolution; now located near the Hungarian–Romanian–Serbian border triangle. Famous for paprika and salami. }} ===Bosnia and Herzegovina=== * {{listing | name=[[Sarajevo]] | alt=Sarajewo; Szarajevó | lat=43.85136 | long=18.38867 | content=The city where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, marking the beginning of the end for the Empire. }} ===Croatia=== [[File:Pabellón del Arte, Zagreb, Croacia, 2014-04-20, DD 05.JPG|thumb|Art Pavillion, Zagreb]] * {{listing | name=[[Zagreb]] | alt=Agram; Zágráb | lat=45.8167 | long=15.9833 | content=Capital of Croatia, which was an autonomous kingdom within the Empire. }} * {{listing | name=[[Rijeka]] | alt=Fiume; St. Veit am Flaum | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.3278 | long=14.4445 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Mediterranean seaport that belonged to Hungary but had a multiethnic population of Italians, Croats, Slovenes, Hungarians and Germans. After the dissolution of Austro-Hungary, it was subject of the "Fiume Question", leading to the creation of a short-lived independent free state. }} * {{listing | name=[[Dubrovnik]] | alt=Ragusa | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.6407 | long=18.109 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The formerly autonomous Republic of Ragusa was awarded to Austria at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. The area around the harbour city on the Adriatic subsequently formed the southernmost tip of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. }} ===Czech Republic=== [[File:Karlovy Vary pohled od stezky Jeana de Carro (4).jpg|thumb|Karlovy Vary in the West Bohemian Spa Triangle]] * {{listing | name=[[Prague]] | alt=Prag; Praha | lat=50.0664 | long=14.373 | content=Capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia that was the Habsburg rulers' main residence from 1583 to 1611. }} * {{listing | name=[[Brno]] | alt=Brünn | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.2 | long=16.6167 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Historic capital of the Moravia region and second-biggest city of the Czech Republic. It grew significantly during the 18th and 19th century which can be seen from its typical Habsburg-style architecture. }} * {{listing | name=[[Český Krumlov]] | alt=Böhmisch Krumau | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.8111 | long=14.3152 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=One of the most beautiful old towns in Bohemia with rich Baroque architecture and an impressive castle. Until 1945, most of the population was German-speaking. }} * {{listing | name=West Bohemian Spa Triangle | alt=Westböhmisches Bäderdreieck | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.2305 | long=12.8725 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=[[Karlovy Vary]] (Carlsbad), [[Františkovy Lázně]] (Franzensbad) and [[Mariánské Lázně]] (Marienbad) – the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy's favorite places to relax and recover. }} * {{listing | name=[[Slavkov u Brna]] | alt=Austerlitz | url= | email= | address= | lat=49.153 | long=16.8786 | directions=20 km east of [[Brno]] | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-19 | content=Site of the Battle of Austerlitz of 1805, also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, Austria's decisive defeat in the [[Napoleonic Wars]]. }} * {{listing | name=[[Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape]] | alt=Lednicko-valtický areál; Kulturlandschaft Eisgrub–Feldsberg | lat=48.781 | long=16.786 | content=Vast landscape park with several palaces and stately homes, created under the Dukes of Liechtenstein during the 17th to 19th centuries. UNESCO World Heritage site. }} * {{see | name=Site of the Battle of Königgrätz | address=Sadová |directions=15 km northwest of [[Hradec Králové]] | lat=50.2972 | long=15.7403 | wikidata= | content=Decisive Prussian victory over Austria in the German Fraternal War (1866). It marked the exclusion of Austria from Germany and led to the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, the rift within the lute of Austrian great power status. }} ===Italy=== [[File:Ayuntamiento, Trieste, Italia, 2017-04-15, DD 10.jpg|thumb|Piazza Unità d’Italia (formerly Franz Joseph Square), Trieste]] * {{listing | name=[[South Tyrol]] | alt=Südtirol; Alto Adige | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.5 | long=11.33 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | content=A predominantly German-speaking region that was separated from Austrian Tyrol after World War I. }} * {{listing | name=[[Trieste]] | alt=Triest; Trst | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.6333 | long=13.8000 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=The empire's major port and naval base. Europe's three main cultural and linguistic regions meet here: Romance, Germanic, and Slavic. }} * {{listing | name=[[Milan]] | alt=Mailand; Milano | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.4625 | long=9.1864 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=The Northern Italian city was under Austrian rule from 1704 until the Italian ''Risorgimento'' 1859. During that period, the Teatro alla Scala was built and Verdi's opera ''Nabucco'' debuted. }} * {{listing | name=[[Venice]] | alt=Venedig; Venezia | url= | email= | address= | lat=45.4386111 | long=12.3266 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Once the seat of the mighty Venetian Republic and the cradle of the [[Medieval and Renaissance Italy|Renaissance]], Venice was only briefly part of Austria-Hungary, and some Habsburg obelisks and monuments in ''Venedig'' remain. }} ===Poland=== * {{listing | name=[[Kraków]] |alt=Cracow; Krakau | lat=50.06185 | long=19.93686 | content=The erstwhile royal capital of Poland was a Free City under shared Austrian, Prussian and Russian protectorate until it was annexed by Austria in 1846. In the following decades it served as the cultural centre of the Empire's Polish possessions, until Polish sovereignty was restored in 1918. Representative architecture from the late-19th and early-20th century along the main boulevards are reminiscent of Vienna or Budapest. }} * {{listing | name=[[Wrocław]] |alt=Breslau | lat=51.1098 | long=17.0327 | content=The capital of Silesia belonged to the Bohemian crown, and therefore the Habsburg Empire, until [[Prussia]] won the First Silesian War in 1742. Nevertheless many Renaissance and Baroque buildings remain from the Austrian era. With its cosmopolitan lifestyle, theatres and numerous cafés, the city still has a certain Viennese charm. }} ===Romania=== [[File:Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara - Rectorat.jpg|thumb|Timișoara Polytechnic]] * {{listing | name=[[Alba Iulia]] | alt=Gyulafehérvár, Karlsburg | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.0764 | long=23.5728 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Former capital of [[Transylvania]]. Within a large, well-preserved 18th-century citadel, its old town features a number of Habsburg-era Baroque buildings. }} * {{listing | name=[[Cluj-Napoca]] | alt=Kolozsvár, Klausenburg | lat=46.7706 | long=23.5905 | content=Unofficial capital of Transylvania and biggest city in the formerly Austro-Hungarian part of Romania. Many buildings in the Hungarian Art Nouveau (Secession) style, two national theatres and two opera houses (one each for Romanian- and Hungarian-speakers), as well as trilingual signage of public buildings bear evidence of this heritage. }} * {{listing | name=[[Timișoara]] | alt=Temesvár, Temeschwar | lat=45.7561 | long=21.2294 | content=Historical capital of the [[Banat]] region which has been called a "little Vienna" for its rich Habsburg-era architecture and lifestyle }} * {{listing | name=[[Târgu Mureș]] | alt=Marosvásárhely, Neumarkt am Mieresch | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.55 | long=24.5667 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2019-11-12 | content=Capital of [[Szeklerland]], an ethnic Hungarian-majority region in central Romania. City centre with Hungarian Secession (Art Nouveau) styled buildings from the early-1900s. }} ===Serbia=== * {{listing | name=[[Novi Sad]] | alt=Neoplanta; Neusatz; Újvidék | lat=45.255 | long=19.8447 | content=Capital of the formerly Austro-Hungarian [[Vojvodina]], now part of Serbia. }} ===Slovakia=== [[File:Slowakisches Nationaltheater - Altes Gebäude (Bratislava).jpg|thumb|Slovak National Theatre, Bratislava]] * {{listing | name=[[Bratislava]] | alt=Pressburg; Pozsony | url= | email= | address= | lat=48.143889 | long=17.109722 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=Capital of the Hungarian Kingdom, until Buda(pest) took this role in 1783, Bratislava remained the seat of its parliament until 1848. Before World War I, most inhabitants spoke German or Hungarian, while less than 20% were Slovaks. }} * {{listing | name=[[Košice]] | alt=Kaschau; Kassa | lat=48.7203 | long=21.2581 | content=De-facto capital of Eastern Slovakia, beautiful old town with heritage buildings from Gothic to Art Nouveau. European Capital of Culture of 2013. }} * {{listing | name=[[Spiš]] | alt=Zips; Szepes | lat=49.013 | long=20.678 | content=This region at the foot of the Tatras used to be a predominantly German-speaking enclave within the Kingdom of Hungary, thus another piece of the multiethnic patchwork that formed the Danube monarchy. The Renaissance town of [[Levoča]] and the medieval castle of [[Spišské Podhradie|Spišsky hrad]] are on the Unesco World Heritage list. }} ===Slovenia=== * {{listing | name=[[Ljubljana]] | alt=Laibach | url= | email= | address= | lat=46.055556 | long=14.508333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=The capital of Slovenia, with many beautiful Habsburg-era buildings. |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-03}} * {{listing | name=[[Maribor]] |alt=Marburg an der Drau | lat=46.5575 | long=15.6455 | content=Former capital of Lower Styria, now eastern Slovenia, it was a predominantly German-speaking city. Beautiful old town with medieval, Renaissance and Baroque structures. }} ===Switzerland=== * {{see | name=Habsburg | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=47.4627 | long=8.181 | directions=4 km southwest of [[Brugg]] | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= |wikidata=|lastedit=2019-07-03| content=Ancestral castle of the Habsburg dynasty, in Switzerland. }} ===Ukraine=== [[File:Lviv.Theatre.of.Opera.and.Ballet.jpg|thumb|Lviv opera house]] * {{listing | name=[[Lviv]] | alt=Lemberg | lat=49.8500 | long=24.0167 | content=The capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, and the Empire's largest city in present-day Ukraine. Today, it remains a bastion of Catholicism in majority Eastern Orthodox Ukraine. }} * {{listing | name=[[Chernivtsi]] | alt=Czernowitz | lat=48.2922 | long=25.9353 | content=The capital and university city of the formerly Austro-Hungarian region [[Bukovina]], classic example of a strongly multi-ethnic region. }} * {{listing | name=[[Uzhhorod]] | alt=Ungvár | lat=48.6239 | long=22.295 | content=Capital of Carpatho-Ukraine that once belonged to the Hungarian half of the empire. Uzhhorod was a stronghold of the anti-Habsburg rebels during Rákóczi's War of Independence (1703–1711). Old town with Baroque Greek Catholic cathedral and former synagogue. }} ===China=== [[File:The villa of Yuan Shikai in Tianjin.jpg|thumb|Former residence of Yuan Shih-kai, the second President of the Republic of China, in the former Austro-Hungarian concession in Tianjin]] * {{listing | name=[[Tianjin]]| alt=Tientsin | lat=39.1336 | long=117.2054 | content=The main port city serving the Chinese capital [[Beijing]] today, it was home to numerous foreign concessions in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Austria-Hungary was part of the Eight-Nation Alliance that suppressed the Qing Dynasty-backed Boxer Rebellion in 1901, resulting in it obtaining a concession in Tianjin from 1901-1917. 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It looks like the latter (and possibly both) are still at the default values of 0, which renders the restriction useless. I have temporarily restricted editing to admins. Anyone know how to put some sensible values to those two settings? [[User:Nurg|Nurg]] ([[User talk:Nurg|talk]]) 11:44, 12 September 2015 (UTC) ::Looks like it needs to go thru Phabricator. Info about WP's settings are at [[w:Wikipedia:User access levels#Autoconfirmed users]]. Shall we go with the same settings, incl the variation for Tor users? [[User:Nurg|Nurg]] ([[User talk:Nurg|talk]]) 12:00, 12 September 2015 (UTC) :::Per [[Wikivoyage:Autoconfirmed users]], $wgAutoConfirmAge should be set to 4 days. Don't both the age and edit count criteria have to be met to be autoconfirmed? Or is it either/or? [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] <small>^{([[User talk:LtPowers|talk]])}</small> 15:02, 12 September 2015 (UTC) ::::Thanks, I was rushing and didn't see that page. So it seems we have age set to 4 days and count set to 0. Both criteria have to be met, but any criteria set to 0 is automatically met, so we have only an effective age criteria at present. Any budding vandal who creates a sleeper account and just waits 4 days, will be autoconfirmed. Shall we follow Eng WP and get the edit count set to 10? [[User:Nurg|Nurg]] ([[User talk:Nurg|talk]]) 22:36, 12 September 2015 (UTC) :::::Full '''support''' from me for matching the WP settings for autopatrolled status. -- [[User:Wrh2|Ryan]] &bull; ([[User talk:Wrh2|talk]]) &bull; 22:41, 12 September 2015 (UTC) ::::::Sure, set the same parameters as Wikipedia. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:30, 12 September 2015 (UTC) :::::::I would also strongly support this change - otherwise, it's a major liability. --[[User:Nicholasjf21|Nick]] <small>^{[[User_talk:Nicholasjf21|talk]]}</small> 22:12, 13 September 2015 (UTC) :::::I don't care what settings are chosen, so long as they're not zero/zero. There are [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AProtectedPages&namespace=&type=edit&level=autoconfirmed&sizetype=min&size= remarkably few pages], mostly major templates like {{tl|see}}, that are semi-protected, so this decision is really about the point at which a newbie should be able to directly edit listings templates. There are no articles under either semi or full protection. Different Wikipedias have chosen different settings. It's been a long time since I looked at that, but I believe that the typical range runs from four to ten days, and from ten to twenty edits, with a few choosing even looser or even tighter restrictions. Nurg is correct that this is a "both/and" criteria, not an "either/or" thing. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:31, 14 September 2015 (UTC) == Remove automatic autocomfirmed status for users who make consistently bad/incorrect edits? == We have a particular user who isn't a vandal as such, called Turbo8000. Please see [[Wikivoyage:User ban nominations]] Their edits are of very poor quality, combined with a personal sense of infallibility even when consistently proven wrong. Every single edit they make requires checking. Can we possibly exempt this user from becoming an Autoconfirmed user? This would highlight every edit they make as well as preventing them from moving pages where they obviously don't know what they are doing. We could always remove this exception later if their behavior changes and their edits become trustworthy. --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 23:18, 19 January 2016 (UTC) :This is quite a creative idea! It could be a good way of allowing Turbo8000 to edit and (hopefully) become more sensible, without giving him too much power to just do what he wants all the time. :Just for the sake of playing devil's advocate, mightn't that set something of a precedence for new users to be nannied by admins? Of if you decide to make Turbo8000 a case all by himself, might that not make him act out further? While I do want to believe he is a genuine user who wants to help, my instincts tell me he likes the attention generated around him from being a nuisance. In paying special attention to his edits (which I've been guilty of too, these last couple of days), that just feeds into it. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 23:45, 19 January 2016 (UTC) :: I like the sound of this procedure. It's worth trying. The more options of damage control, the better, I think. Let's go for it. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 00:00, 20 January 2016 (UTC) ::: I would say all new users shouldn't be nannied by admins. As far as I can tell this isn't required in over 95% of new users and ideally only be done in exceptional circumstances when we are trying to avoid a ban situation (i.e. giving certain articles a minimal protection rather than an admin-only projection). ::: Also I'm not speculating on Turbo8000's motivation, just trying to take steps to limit the issues that they are causing. --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 00:50, 20 January 2016 (UTC) ::::I like this, but I think this should be exceptional, requiring individualized action, and that the default for autoconfirmation should remain as it is. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 01:30, 20 January 2016 (UTC) :::::OK then. I'm on board. --[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 11:02, 20 January 2016 (UTC) ::::::Does anyone have a suggestion how to actually do this? The ability to removed from the confirmed users group is limited to Bureaucrats [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:02, 20 January 2016 (UTC) == Revoking the confirmed status of users who consistently make bad edits? == {{swept}} I asked a question on [[Wikivoyage_talk:Autoconfirmed_users]] about revoking the confirmed status of users who have been editing for more than 4 days, but are consistently making incorrect and poor edits. I'm not sure about the technical feasibility, process or potential drawbacks for doing this. Can anyone comment? --[[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 22:33, 21 January 2016 (UTC) :It's not possible (from a technical perspective). You can change the settings (e.g., six days and 20 edits) or you could perhaps use PendingChanges to do something like this. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:16, 23 January 2016 (UTC) :: Thanks [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] . I notice the Abuse Filter can automatically revoke an auto-confirmed status, although I really don't want to use the Abuse Filter for this kind of user management. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 20:39, 23 January 2016 (UTC) == Autoconfirmed user == {{swept}} Contributions by [[User:Air fans]] appear in Recent Changes with a '''!''' even though they are an autoconfirmed user. Air fans is a reliable contributor whose contributions do not need to be patrolled. Does anyone know how to fix this? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:19, 16 April 2021 (UTC) :That is the difference between auroconfirmed users and autopatrollers. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:28, 16 April 2021 (UTC) ::I guess I don't understand the difference, but I guess I can fix the problem by making them an autopatroller. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:42, 16 April 2021 (UTC) :::[[Wikivoyage:Autoconfirmed users]] vs. [[Wikivoyage:Autopatrollers]] [[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nricardo|talk]]) 23:11, 16 April 2021 (UTC) ::::I made Air fans an autopatroller earlier this afternoon. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:23, 16 April 2021 (UTC) :::::Thank you both. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 13:59, 17 April 2021 (UTC) == Revisiting the criteria for autoconfirmed users == Continuing the discussion we had on [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub#Vandalism on Template:See also]], there seems to be broad support that the current criteria, 4 days and 0 edits, is not sufficient enough. This is largely due to how easy it is to get a sleeper account to become autoconfirmed. I propose making the criteria 4 days and 5 edits. 5 edits is enough to know whether a user is a good-faith user or if their true intentions are to vandalise/spam. This is the same criteria also used on [[m:Meta:Autoconfirmed users|Meta-Wiki]], which has worked very well. I'd like to adopt the same here. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:39, 10 July 2024 (UTC) :I don't think you can identify vandals based on those edits (discussion better held away from the public), but they require some manual work for every one, which is enough to keep the number of sleeper accounts down. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:10, 10 July 2024 (UTC) ::The other aspect is what is lost with the change. Autoconfirmed users can edit pages locked for those not confirmed. The change should raise the bar for that kind of locking, which may have a drawback. ::On the other hand, a good-faith editor who bothers to create an account and comes back after five days probably already reached the five-edit threshold. We probably have some good-faith editors who create a throw-away account for a single edit (believing you need to register), but those who remember their password probably make several edits. ::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:18, 10 July 2024 (UTC) :::In any case, we can always manually confirm good-faith users need it be. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 14:04, 10 July 2024 (UTC) ::::The problem is with those whom we don't know about. If they have less than five edits, we probably don't know them (other than those from other projects doing advanced work). The problem is a user who tries to do an edit but is stopped by a locked page. They may simply leave. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:30, 10 July 2024 (UTC) :::::I think the solution to that would be to make a venue where non-autoconfirmed users can request changes and providing more helpful guidance on [[MediaWiki:Semiprotectedpagewarning]] than what [[Special:PermaLink/4410935|we have right now]]. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:35, 10 July 2024 (UTC) :What do you think about requiring 4 days + 1 edit? That will stop anyone whose goal is just vandalism, especially since most don't know what autoconfirmed means, or that the levels can be different. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:34, 10 July 2024 (UTC) ::I was thinking that. Autoconfirmed with 0 edits just seems wrong, but 5 edits is an arbitrary number. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:05, 10 July 2024 (UTC) :::I support 4 days and 5 edits. 1 edit doesn't tell you anything. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 22:03, 10 July 2024 (UTC) ::I think 1 edit doesn't tell you much. While ''vandals'' probably don't know what it means to be "autoconfirmed", ''long-term abusers'' probably do know (and will probably make 1 innocuous edit to their userspace to evade this). 5 is enough edits to tell whether they're here to stay or not. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:33, 10 July 2024 (UTC) :::But why 5 in particular? Would it be any different for the number of edits to be 4, 3 or whatever? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:38, 11 July 2024 (UTC) ::::I think I'm just slightly opinionated that it's worked fine on Meta (a lot of the disruption over there comes from IPs who are globally blocked anyway, which isn't a problem on any other wiki). --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:45, 11 July 2024 (UTC) :::::to be clear, I'm fine with 3 or 4, just anything is better than 0–2 (and even 1 or 2 is better than 0 edits). --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:46, 11 July 2024 (UTC) ::::::Sleeper accounts are about long-term vandals, and most of them probably know how things work. For those it is about the work needed to create an autoconfirmed sleeper account. One edit is easy, but one edit for each of ten accounts is not negligible. For the number, the critical thing is how many edits a new long-time good-faith user will do with their account in the first 3–5 (or whatever) days. I suppose that they'd do more than 1, probably at least 3 – but I have no statistics. We should have as high a threshold as we can, as long as it doesn't keep those good-faith new accounts unconfirmed. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 05:42, 11 July 2024 (UTC) :::::::2 edits is the 50% point at the English Wikipedia. Half of contributors make 1 or 2 edits (ever, but mostly on the first day), and half make 2+ edits (ever, but the accounts that stop after a small number of edits generally only edit on one or two days). I don't remember the equivalent numbers here, but it's probably not very different. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:07, 11 July 2024 (UTC) ::::::::Do you think we can go with three, then? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:11, 11 July 2024 (UTC) :::::::::I've [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub#c-WhatamIdoing-20240625204100-SHB2000-20240625103300|found the local numbers]]. Our median editor makes 3 edits. About 30% of Wikivoyage contributors make 5+ edits. :::::::::As a general rule, accounts that make an edit will usually do so on the day they created the account, and those with very few edits only edit for one or two days. (Some of this is obvious; if you only make 3 edits total, then you can't make edits on 4+ different days.) :::::::::SHB, I think we can go with any number that we want. The question is: what percentage of editors do you want to exclude? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:13, 11 July 2024 (UTC) ::::::::::That's true. I'm with LPfi on "We should have as high a threshold as we can, as long as it doesn't keep those good-faith new accounts unconfirmed.", which to me, 1 or 2 edits sounds like a bit too low. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:53, 12 July 2024 (UTC) :::::::::::Just to clarify, what problem are we trying to solve here? As far as I can tell (correct me if I'm wrong), this discussion came about because of recent vandalism on [[Template:Seealso]], which was done by a user who apparently wasn't autoconfirmed even under the current criteria. Is there actually a need to increase the autoconfirmed threshold? In my opinion, a change that makes it harder for users to edit should only be made if there's a good reason. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 01:29, 12 July 2024 (UTC) ::::::::::::The discussion regarding the vandalism on {{tl|seealso}} incited it, but it has been a known problem for a while. I have had sleeper LTA accounts vandalise my talk page (even though you wouldn't typically be able to do so). ::::::::::::Making it easy for long-term abusers is one very good way to make this wiki a target for long-term abusers that ''do'' know it means to be autoconfirmed. [[Special:Protectedpages]] lists only 57 out of 32,595 pages protected (and this number is higher than usual due to the New Jersey LTA, and this includes pages like the main page, dotm pages, certain redirect pages), so in theory, the chances of a non-autoconfirmed user actually landing on such a page is about 0.17 per cent (or 0.0017 out of 1). :::::::::::: If you exclude those, that brings the number down to 45 out of 32,595, about 0.14 per cent (or 0.0014 out of 1). The chances of a new user actually being affected by a protected page is so slim that it's nearing a non-issue, and even then, this can be easily mitigated by providing a good venue and providing good guidance – every other large wiki has done this for years without issue, there's no reason why we have to put it in the too hard basket. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:05, 12 July 2024 (UTC) {{outdent}} You draw too strong conclusions. A new editor is quite a bit more likely to edit [[Israel]] than to edit [[Petäjävesi]]. High-profile pages are more likely to be edited by new users as well as vandals. Anyway, if those who are going to edit the fifth day are likely to already have made three edits, then requiring three edits for autoconfirmed is no big deal. For vandals, the effort for two edits is double that for one edit, while the difference between four and five is small. I'd settle for three. Mechanisms for edit requests or applying for autoconfirmed are no alternative for direct editing: few will use those. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 05:29, 12 July 2024 (UTC) The autoconfirmed status does have some importance, behind the scenes. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 05:35, 12 July 2024 (UTC) :So the problem we're trying to solve is LTAs vandalizing SHB2000's user talk page? If so, I think this is misguided. User talk pages shouldn't be protected except in exceptional circumstances, since they're the usual way for new users to ask questions or find out why an edit was reverted. Vandalism on a user talk page is annoying but fairly harmless – it's easily reverted and doesn't affect readers the way vandalism to a content page does. —[[User:Mx. Granger|Granger]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mx. Granger|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Mx. Granger|contribs]]) 17:05, 12 July 2024 (UTC) ::It may be very cruel to the user though (which may cause us losing high-profile editors). But LTAs using multiple accounts to vandalise destination pages is not uncommon. I am uneasy to have this track of the discussion in public, but I think that we should try to deter the creation of sleeper accounts to the degree we can without causing any significant collateral damage. I am certain that page locks and filters have much bigger probability of losing a user on their first edit than that same user on their fifth-day third edit. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:47, 12 July 2024 (UTC) ::No, that's not a problem, at least on this wiki or cross-wiki anymore, but it was merely an example I brought up on why 0 edits is a bad idea for autoconfirmed. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:08, 12 July 2024 (UTC) :::and for the record, this wasn't achieved through page protection – I won't say how this is now achieved in public (and don't feel comfortable sharing with non-admins). --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:18, 12 July 2024 (UTC) ::::If everyone here is okay with 3, shall we opt for that then? --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:48, 17 July 2024 (UTC) :::::Yeah, I'd say since no-one is really objecting, just wait 24 hours and then make the change. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:36, 17 July 2024 (UTC) ::::::Sure: I'll file the Phabricator report by the end of tomorrow (since we can't make the changes ourselves). <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:33, 17 July 2024 (UTC) :::::::I kinda forgot about this, but filed at [[phab:T371186]]. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:29, 28 July 2024 (UTC) ::::::::...and it's been marked as resolved now. I'll go ahead and change it. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:45, 5 August 2024 (UTC) === Autoconfirmed user criteria === {{swept}} Continuing on the discussion from [[#Vandalism on Template:See also]], I've made a proposal to change the criteria at [[Wikivoyage talk:Autoconfirmed users#Revisiting the criteria for autoconfirmed users]] – any input would be greatly appreciated. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB2000</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:40, 10 July 2024 (UTC) == That three edit change you made almost 6 months ago was not nessasary == A user could make three userpage edits to get autoconfirmed. [[Special:Contributions/82.212.77.242|82.212.77.242]] 19:19, 17 January 2025 (UTC) :Yes. So? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 09:28, 18 January 2025 (UTC) ::If I am not mistaken, this is a RichardHornsby sock. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">SHB</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:03, 18 January 2025 (UTC) == Automatically disallow module pages from non-autoconfirmed users == {{swept}} The title, basically. The need for ''any'' non-autoconfirmed user to edit a module is next-to-zero, but the impacts of a non-autoconfirmed user breaking a module is far too high and often leads to a domino effect of several pages broken. Just earlier today, all of our template documentation pages were broken due to a [[Special:Diff/5015601|single instance of vandalism]]. While we can utilise page protections, it isn't an effective long-term solution; there's only so much we can do compared to not giving anonymous users + new accounts the ability to edit modules at all. Very little is lost and much is to be gained. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:49, 3 February 2025 (UTC) :I suppose to give a similar analogy, it's very much like how anyone who isn't an interface admin cannot edit .css/.js pages, or how non-autoconfirmed users cannot create userpages for other users on enwiki. Somewhat along the lines where the system restricts the ability to edit Module pages for autoconfirmed users only. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:58, 3 February 2025 (UTC) ::The problem is that we don't have many users confident in editing the module code – we often want external help. I much prefer an expert editing code instead of asking me to insert it. Also, autoconfirmed is a very low level of protection for code that should be edited by experts only. With abuse filters it is possible to take into account some aspects of experience from other projects, which I think you cannot with page protection. Should we just add an abuse filter to protect modules? Some of our non-admin regulars often do this kind of work. Do we need less seasoned users to edit the modules? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:25, 4 February 2025 (UTC) :::Any bureaucrat can manually flag a user with +confirmed if needed. [[User:Leaderboard|Leaderboard]] ([[User talk:Leaderboard|talk]]) 07:49, 4 February 2025 (UTC) ::::Yes, but bureaucrats are not necessarily available, and even if they are, the editor may not know how to ask for the action (or even that they are expected to ask for it). Regardless, I think (auto)confirmed is too low a requirement. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:54, 4 February 2025 (UTC) :::{{re|LPfi}} Maybe template editor? Template editors roles can be assigned by any sysop at any time without a nomination – if we want external help we could easily assign that role. --<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:28, 4 February 2025 (UTC) ::::My main concern with leaving the status quo and relying on page protections is that new modules are created not too uncommonly and it's very easy to forget to add page protection – and as we saw earlier with [[Special:Diff/5015601]] – one edit by an IP that broke all of our documentation templates. I wanted autoconfirmed to be the default and then further protecting the very high-risk modules (that aren't .css or .js pages) to template editor, but I suppose if we make the minimum template editor, then it could easily be given out by a sysop on request. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:33, 4 February 2025 (UTC) :::::My suggestion was to add an abuse filter instead. It could be public, if we want public criteria and not more complicated rules often found in the filters. Global edit count can be used, and e.g. 5,000 would be much more than autoconfirmed, but probably satisfied for anybody whom we'd want to edit modules. The filters can be set per namespace, so such a restriction for modules is possible. :::::Template editor would be logical, and any admin being able to assign it lessens the problem with users from sister project, but there is still the frustrating feeling when you see a problem, do some research and experimenting and then, when you think that you have solved the problem, the system says that you don't have the rights. If asking for the permissions isn't a common solution across projects, the user may never think about it, and there is no trace of the actions that would cause an admin to assign the right and tell the user about it. :::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:02, 4 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::A few hundred edits is usually plenty, especially if you can also check for account age (I'd suggest a few months). You don't want to unnecessarily exclude MediaWiki devs, whose contributions don't get counted as "edits". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:25, 4 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::I believe asking for perms is quite common place across bigger wikis (where most of our technically skilled people come from), so it wouldn't be entirely out of the ordinary. My issue with an abuse filter is that it wouldn't give a whole lot of room to exceptions as opposed to a blanket default protection. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:51, 4 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::In practice, asking for permissions means the site stays broken longer. We only have three buros here. Two of you are in the same part of the world, and the third isn't active most days. :::::::* You and Ikan usually stop editing for the day around 12:00 UTC. TT's off wiki. :::::::* The site breaks at 12:15 UTC. :::::::* A volunteer dev shows up to fix it at 12:30 UTC. :::::::* The volunteer dev asks for the user right at 12:45 UTC, but nobody who can grant the perm is around. :::::::* The site stays broken until you or Ikan wake up in the morning. :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:46, 5 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::::Do you figure we need another bureaucrat? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:05, 5 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::::If we are going to make timely technical repairs conditional on having a bureaucrat around, then we probably need several more bureaucrats, with an emphasis on people who are usually online in the hours after the deployment train runs on Wednesdays (evening/night in Europe, afternoon/evening in the Americas). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:48, 5 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::::Solution is much simpler, allow sysops to also grant the confirmed right manually (I also say this after an awkward waiting period for a case we had on enwikibooks last year). Saves a whole heap of time as we generally have sysops active for most hours of the day (except between 23:00–03:00 UTC). //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:29, 5 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::::Which means semi-protection (your original proposal) instead of template editor (your later proposal). :::::::::I thought that admins were already able to grant confirmed. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:15, 6 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::Well I simply mentioned that due to you mentioning bureaucrats being needed to be involved – I still prefer template editor which can be assigned by any sysop, but if autoconfirmed is decided on as the bar, I'm also up for allowing sysops to grant it (which we don't, oddly enough). //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:31, 6 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::I thought TE required a buro. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 22:20, 7 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::I believe sysops can grant autopatroller (if the user in question doesn't have [[m:GR|GR]]), patroller, template editor and IPBE. Buros can assign that plus confirmed, sysop, int admin, bot, account creator and buro itself. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:05, 8 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::::Could a regular admin check whether they can assign "confirmed" and "template editor"? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:22, 8 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::::Would be good for a regular admin to check, but for the record, I very well remember not being able to assign confirmed when I wasn't a bureaucrat and I have assigned template editor to a few users before. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:58, 9 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::::::The groups I can change are: :::::::::::::::* IP block exempt :::::::::::::::* autopatroller :::::::::::::::* patroller :::::::::::::::* template editor :::::::::::::::I cannot change ''confirmed user''. I checked what groups I can add to myself, removing groups can be different. I am an admin. :::::::::::::::–[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 06:10, 10 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Sweet, it does line up with what [[Special:ListGroupRights#sysop]] has to say (and it is expected that you cannot change confirmed user because that's under [[Special:ListGroupRights#bureaucrat]]). Cheers LPfi :). //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:02, 10 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::::Have started a proposal at [[Wikivoyage talk:Confirmed users]]. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:25, 10 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::::Now that sysops can also grant confirmed at any point, what do we think about this proposal now? //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:05, 25 February 2025 (UTC) :::::::::I think that restricting modules to auto/confirmed users is a good idea. Anyone who doesn't have the right, but needs it, should be able to get it quickly now. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:14, 25 February 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::If there aren't any objections, I'll open a phabricator task tomorrow. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:12, 3 March 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::A tad late, but see [[phab:T388301]]. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:15, 8 March 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::Thanks for that. [[User:DreamRimmer|DreamRimmer]] has already claimed the task and submitted the code. This could happen as early as next week. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:58, 8 March 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::::Now marked as resolved. //<span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont; font-size: 14px">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:12, 10 March 2025 (UTC) == Changes to autoconfirmed requirements from next week == {{swept}} For those not following the tech news, [[:phab:T418484]] will be a pretty important update for how autoconfirmed is configured on all wikis. Namely, to quote the tech news: {{blockquote|There is a new change in how new users are autoconfirmed that will improve anti-vandalism protection. Currently, users who have had an account for a few days and made a few edits are automatically added to the Autoconfirmed users group. This configuration tends to be exploited by some vandals, who create accounts and start to use them only after some time. To mitigate this, the configuration will be updated next week so that – for the purpose of becoming autoconfirmed – the account age will be counted from their first edit, instead of registration date. The numeric value of the age threshold will remain the same. This change will be deployed only to wikis which require at least one edit as part of the autoconfirmation conditions.}} I've made the change to [[Wikivoyage:Autoconfirmed users]] accordingly, but I do think this is a change that should be more widely announced to the community. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:12, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :Seems like a good change. Thanks for amending the page, but I think the people for whom the knowledge is essential are quite few over here, and I assume most of them check the pub (or the technical news), so I wouldn't be worried about somebody missing it. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 13:49, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::I trust that this works. A few years ago I had trouble with a vandal who had been blocked. His modus perandi was to create a new account, make a dozen or so reasonable edits (not difficult to do - a typo here, a grammatical correction there) and then he started harrassing me. [[User:Martinvl|Martinvl]] ([[User talk:Martinvl|talk]]) 16:09, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I think this will have little effect on long-term abusers. If the current pattern is "create account, wait 4 days, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, and then start harassing", then the only think that changes is the order of the elements: "create account, make a dozen reasonable, non-block-worthy edits, wait 4 days, and then start harassing". [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 02:40, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It still does prevent getting autoconfirmed while doing a series of block-worthy edits, with no preceding good or neutral ones. I assume some abusers don't move over to the new strategy. (And this also has no effect one those doing just one edit per account – if it helps against some abusers, then it is good.) The downside is that somebody who registered an account for reading and now does a few edits doesn't immediately become autoconfirmed. I don't think they expect that, so it is no big deal. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:29, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::::At present there are very few LTAs that follow this pattern – and I'd say because most LTAs are not bright enough to have the capability of making good edits in the first place. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:38, 29 April 2026 (UTC) :Good change as well, I support this change. Vandalism is rife. 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[[Wikivoyage:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome]] to [[Wikivoyage:About|Wikivoyage]]. To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Wikivoyage:Directory of policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Wikivoyage:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Wikivoyage:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]]. If you need help, check out [[Wikivoyage:Help|Help]], or post a message in the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. If you are familiar with Wikipedia, take a look over some of the [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians|differences]] here. Thanks for all your edits so far! All the best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:18, 11 August 2016 (UTC) '''Conversations 2017 - 2021 have been archived.''' To be precise, they were swallowed by a goat in some strange country, and the text compacted into a dense dark material, probably some sort of organic USB stick. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 14:40, 29 August 2023 (UTC) == Please stop == Graham, a three-minute event that is two years away should not be the first thing listed in See in every effing article. It probably should not be spammed across the continent, but if you are going by do so, please put it as the last item. A solar eclipse seen across the a wide swath of the continent is '''not''' the most important point of interest in any place. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 00:59, 11 February 2022 (UTC) : This task is complete so I have no more entries to make for 2024. And I disagree, the eclipse will be the most wonderful sight in, say, Cleveland for many a long year. So it deserves prominence tho I don't care where it's placed. The position of this entry is not the most glaring defect in the 550+ pages it graces, so if I've drawn editorial attention to those, that's a useful spin-off. Two years ahead is a good time to start planning to see it. I am pencilling in 9 April 2024 to remove all 550+ and stand-up the entries for 2026 in Spain. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 08:45, 11 February 2022 (UTC) :: Are you saying that this US the biggest thing to see in New Hampshire, and Maine, and Indiana? I hope that you can understand that what is most interesting to you is not what is most interesting to other people. Putting the focus on this one event across 550 (!) articles makes Wikivoyage less interesting because of the repetition. These should all be moved to the bottom of the list. Will you help me do that? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:40, 11 February 2022 (UTC) ::: The biggest thing is exactly what I am saying this will briefly be for Martinsville IN, Northfield OH, Texarkana TX (or if you prefer AR) and hundreds of other places. By no stretch of the imagination does a two-line entry that is succinct and informative, albeit stereotyped, upset the page balance. Indeed, it would be a poor guide that failed to mention it. This eclipse happens to cross a populous area so there are lots of entries. The criterion is whether many readers / travellers are likely to be interested, not whether you or I are personally, and I judge that they will be. Look at the lamentable condition of many of those pages, and the work they merit - faffing around with the position of one particular listing cannot be a sensible priority. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 14:37, 11 February 2022 (UTC) :I'm just coming across these entries now, and I agree with @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] that they are out-of-scope for Wikivoyage because they do not provide information specific to the place. If they had been made using a template that was programmed to remove itself after the date of the eclipse, I'd grudgingly tolerate them and remove them ad hoc. Given that that was not done, I'm in favor of mass removal. Consensus should have been sought for such a large-scale edit, and I highly doubt it would've been found. [[User:Sdkb|Sdkb]] ([[User talk:Sdkb|talk]]) 06:00, 22 October 2022 (UTC) :: Please see the discussion on the eclipse talk page, which addresses these points. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 08:39, 22 October 2022 (UTC) :::Thanks for pointing me to that; I've commented there to try to keep things centralized. [[User:Sdkb|Sdkb]] ([[User talk:Sdkb|talk]]) 20:51, 22 October 2022 (UTC) == April 1st 2022 == Hi, As you've been most helpful in reviewing my efforts in the past, I was wondering if you would care to copyedit and do some additional world-building on a draft I had in my userspace. The article is [[User:ShakespeareFan00/Da'nunder]] Given that as far as I know there was no feedback on the other suggested April 1st suggestions, I did not want to think I was writing it all by myself. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 17:32, 10 March 2022 (UTC) : Thanks for the invite. This piece has possibilities; I don't myself intend to join in for a jest article for one day only, when so many real places are needing edits of long-term value. At a quick read, it's sort of Australia but a one-joke concept lacking surreal twists and surprises. Maybe to "Get Around" you get swallowed by an AmoeBus, and admire the view while tumbling within a vacuole? Maybe to "Go Next" you visit Da'nunder's Moon 3, to check if it really is the most dismal place in the universe? Good luck with it anyhow. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:54, 13 March 2022 (UTC) : April 1st articles, don't have to be surreal, They can also be clever research (like the one on East Berlin was) or world building. But I'll acceept your views on wanting to concentrate on genuine destinations. For example, the article on Caves is lacking an entire continent at present..[[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 18:20, 13 March 2022 (UTC) : Da'nuder was my attempt to world build a plausible 'off-world' destination, that did something other than use Trek tropes. You are correct that it's drawing in Australian tropes rather than American ones to a large extent. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 18:25, 13 March 2022 (UTC) == Caves... == Thanks.. Could you also take a look at the Underground works and Mines coverage, the warning about 'bad air' is certainly applicable to abandoned mine workings as well, and to some [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 23:27, 17 April 2022 (UTC) == Timestamp for prices == Hey, could you please add a timestamps for a price that you update? So users know that the prices are up to date. As many stated prices on Wikivoyage are outdated and up to 19 years old. Like for this edit: https://en.m.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:MobileDiff/4434486 [[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] ([[User talk:Flightnavigator|talk]]) 10:18, 24 April 2022 (UTC) : Right right, I normally do, but this example was an interim post for a route not yet on sale. I plan to overhaul all prices on Turkish trains on Tuesday {{done}}, as there's been another price hike. regards [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 12:21, 24 April 2022 (UTC) == 5G as of ... == Hey. regarding "As of May 2022, Wimbledon has 5G from all UK carriers." and similar sentences. The "as of [month and year]" is mainly used for things that may change in the upcoming years, or for things that may become outdated in the near-term. e.g. for prices. The 5G coverage by all major carriers of a country is not likely to change in the upcoming years. That's why it's not necessary to give the sentence a timestamp. [[User:Flightnavigator|Flightnavigator]] ([[User talk:Flightnavigator|talk]]) 22:42, 3 May 2022 (UTC) :It is great that Graham is giving us updated info on coverage. I think that it is very useful to have the timestamp in places with poorer coverage, e.g. in [[Stornoway]], it is useful to have "As of March 2022, Stornoway has 4G from EE, which extends along the island roads. You might get a signal in town from Three or Vodafone, but nothing from O2. 5G has not yet reached Lewis and Harris." It is useful to know that O2 still hasn't arrived (and this is recent info). [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:09, 4 May 2022 (UTC) :: I did consider omiting the date stamp when there was 5G from all carriers, but who's to say when they'll invent something else? Simpler to add four brief words than to forecast technology or market exit / entry of carriers. I take this info from nperf, but it's only valid for "western" systems where usage is published via a state agency. I've given up on China where they don't, and have misgivings about others such as Egypt. You lot are clearly more coverage-savvy than I am, so I'd especially welcome your input there. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 12:58, 5 May 2022 (UTC) == Something a bit niche but relevant to RV/Caravans... == Whilst looking into something else, I found this :- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2022/111/regulation/7/made. It's relatively recent meaning that existing signs will not have it. However, given that the sign symbols been added to secondary legislation it will start to be used at some point. Is there an article to which the new symbol would be relevant? We don't exactly have an article on [[RV touring in Scotland]]. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 11:30, 9 May 2022 (UTC) : A bit niche as you say, not obvious that it needs mentioning. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) == Please can you use listing templates? == Hi Graham. You know I admire both the quality and quantity of your contributions across so much of Wikivoyage. But when adding new POIs to articles, please can you consistently use the appropriate listing template? It's designed so that all relevant fields can be easily added and changed, including lat+long co-ordinates so the POI is mapped, and even has a built-in 'last updated' tag which is invaluable to travelling readers and editors alike. When adding a duplicate 'pointer' to the main listing (e.g. a restaurant with rooms whose main listing is under 'Eat', but deserves a mention under 'Sleep'), I can see the arguments for a plain text listing (avoid giving undue prominence, lat+long markers that conflict with each other, repeating information unnecessarily etc.), but otherwise I think you should follow the established WV style, as outlined by [[Wikivoyage:Listings]]. This also builds a visual coherence across the travel guide, rather than the impression that different article authors do their own things. If you any problems or concerns about using the template, I'd be happy to help in any way I can.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 12:17, 11 July 2022 (UTC) : I do consider in each and every case, and when I depart from style it's for a cogent reason. Some common reasons are : - the priority is to get places on the record any which way (typically my summary is "named some".) Spending longer on any one would be at the expense of a dozen others. : - the place is already listed, eg restaurant within a hotel. : - the info is not time sensitive, so at best it merits a marker, and not even that if it's low-order and obscures more important markers. : You may be able to help with some numbers. Number of listings in the entire WV universe (or country of your choice) is about what? Divide by five, since to be credible they need updating not less than every five years. Total edits pa in that universe or country is what? Rising or declining? My impression from just about everywhere I look is that there's not just a shortfall, but it's by orders of magnitude. If so, more of the same won't do, and WV needs different approaches. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 13:59, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::Thanks for explaining. I have no doubt you're a conscientious editor, but I still think you should reconsider your approach. WV as a whole will only change its approach through policy change, which you are of course welcome to advocate for. ::To your first point, it doesn't take that much longer to insert the listing template than it does to type bare text. If you've got a lot to do on a particular day, you don't have to fill in every field; you (or someone else) can fill in those details later, but it's a lot easier to do so if the template is already there and waiting to be filled. By spending an extra minute at most per listing to insert the correct template, you'll save yourself or someone else two or three minutes down the line, which is how long it can take to transform baretext info into a listing format. ::Your second point, I already addressed and accepted as valid. ::Your third point doesn't reflect what we do on WV; typically, either something is worth a listing, in which case it gets one, or it's not, and doesn't even get mentioned. There are a couple of exceptions, but not many. For POIs that are in the public realm and don't involve anything of the visitor except to turn up, gawp for two minutes and move on (e.g. a statue, a building that you can only see from outside), we can use markers. I have occasionally done the same for ice cream stands or cafes in parks; it merits a mention within the park listings, but isn't suitable for the 'Eat' section. But in the vast majority of cases, all attractions, eateries, pubs and accommodation should have proper templated listings. ::I also don't really know what you mean by "not time sensitive" when it comes to Eat listings, as restaurants do change their menus, hours, and prices all the time, and also fail and get replaced with alarming regularity, so having a last updated marker is vital. ::And you're right, we do lack editors. The numbers are growing, but not as quickly as we would like. However, I always think wiki editors start as readers, and in that context first impressions matter, which is why a [[Inverness|messy jumble of listing styles]] is something to avoid if possible (and it eminently is possible here). Exactly the same volume of info, formatted properly and consistently, will always look better.--[[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 15:43, 11 July 2022 (UTC) ::: Surely we all seek to boost readership hence contributions. We may hold overlapping hypotheses on how best to do so; some numbers may help but I don't know how to seek. Those I enquired for above relate to the sustainability of what is already listed. The other half is building what is missing. This calls for some guesswork - G1, the number of Outline pages may be a fair approximation. G2, the average number of entries to bring a page to standard, might be 10 true listings and 10 others. G1 x G2 is what is missing, divide by five if all were done over a 5 year cycle then added to the maintenance workload above. For region of your choice - Italy looks like a mid-quality example. If such numbers involve great effort to extract, then WV lacks an important reality check to anchor its discussions. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 13:32, 12 July 2022 (UTC) ::::I feel like you're trying to change the subject to something that might be important but isn't the subject at hand. It takes almost no extra time to insert a minimally-filled listing template than it does to write a minimally-filled plain text listing. I would sincerely appreciate it if you used the listing template consistently from now on, out of respect for the conventions on this website and to make easier the work of other Wikivoyagers who edit after you. Thanks, [[User:ThunderingTyphoons!|ThunderingTyphoons!]] ([[User talk:ThunderingTyphoons!|talk]]) 20:47, 12 July 2022 (UTC) ::::: Our positions have become polarised. I sought numbers as a factual basis: the few I’ve collated may help. ::::: [[Naples]] is guide status, with 118 full listings and only a handful of others. I guess it needs 25+ edits per year to stand still and continue to merit its status. It had 9 in half-year 22, 11 in 21, 16 in 20, 39 in 19, 452 in 18 (when it was blitzed by Pepemanuele) and 64 in 17. ::::: [[Sorrento]] is medium-grade usable. It has 42 scrappy listings and 16 markers and others. So it needs 12+ edits per year to maintain the present mediocrity plus a one-off 50 to shape up. It had 2022=0, 21=10, 20=9, 19=27, 18=11, 17=4. ::::: [[La Spezia]] is outline, ten listings and two markers. Two edits per year would maintain this nullity, but a one-off 50+ might lift it to good-usable. It had 2022=9 (all mine), 21=0 (though 26 in IT-WV), 20=9, 19=1, 18=2, 17=1. ::::: Several interpretations are possible. Mine is that when the task is just to update existing material, there’s a shortfall compatible with a covid slump which is recovering. Whether material is formatted as a listing or otherwise makes no visible difference to contributions, though this sample is too small to tell. ::::: But when we look at building up inadequate pages, the shortfall is by an order of magnitude, and those pages are the majority. Naples Metropolis has 14 pages (excluding 4 red-links but including the regional page) of which 7 are poor-grade. Liguria has 14 poor-grade out of 18. Reckon at least 20 edits apiece to remedy. This is beyond any casual contributor, and they’re doomed to remain inadequate unless blitzed by a hyper-active editor, who will hardly be fazed by the format of the existing material. If any such shows up, best stand back and give him / her a free run. ::::: I picked Italy as likely to be mid-quality. Any individual example may prove atypical so I wonder about figures on a wider scale. These may not be feasible to gather, but WV needs this kind of reality check. It also needs to retain its most active members. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 13:51, 16 July 2022 (UTC) == removed coordinates == Hey. I saw that you removed the accurate coordinates of the restaurants in the Neum article. Could you write why? I also saw that you shortened coordinates to 4 positions after the decimal point. E.g. 42.9240355 -> 42.9240 Actually it takes the 7 digits after the decimal point to accurately determine a place. Using only 4 digits shows a wrong destination. : See Wikipedia "Decimal degrees": a coordinate to four decimal places is accurate to 11 m at the equator, homing in to 7.87 m at 45 N / S, which is plenty good enough for travel purposes. Further "accuracy" in this context is spurious, given the inexactitude of picking up positions, say from Google Map. At some point you have to look up from your phone at what's there, rather than pursue the seventh decimal place which is leading you up the drainpipe rather than into the lobby. : Where coods were removed, it's because others were added that were more travel-critical, yet were being crowded out on the map view. So for example in Neum if you see Hotel Sunce, then you can't fail to spot the parking lot and cluster of restaurants at its foot. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 19:54, 4 October 2022 (UTC) :: There are only 8 restaurants in the listing. So it won't be too crowded on the map with all pins of them. It helps the reader to see on the map where a restaurant is. The reader can still zoom in to let it look less crowded. :: Another thing you did it is removing the mapframe from the Neum article?! Now the reader cannot see anymore the map of the town on first hand. ::~~ ::Ah you moved the mapframe to Get in / By plane. But why? There is no airport really nearby of Neum. And there is no pin on the map showing an airport. ::Smartphone-readers of Wikivoyage expect the mapframe to be on the top of "Get around" (or on the top of "Get in" or "See"). Because in the mobile view you don't scroll down the whole content of an article. Instead mobile readers open sections they'd like to read about and get the impression there is no mapframe at all, if it's not on the top of "Get around". ::~~ ::: The peculiarity of Neum is that folk are thinking about getting out before they get in, so I wanted to explain all that at the outset. There was also a malformat in the mapframe. I've re-jigged somewhat, does that look clearer now? There are only a handful of restaurants, but they are cheek by jowl, locate the one down Tomislava and you locate the lot. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 12:06, 5 October 2022 (UTC) == You come across the Falkirk triangle? == It was claimed in the mid 1990's that Flakirk and Bonnybridge were a UFO hotspot... As you had a certain style with the Loch Ness and Clitheroe articlse, perhaps you might be the person to add suitable content to the relevant destinations, if appropriate. [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 18:26, 16 February 2023 (UTC) : I think it's bunkum; I'm unaware of recent "sightings" so whoever was claiming this has moved elsewhere. I'm generally scathing of ghost stories (there's always a down-at-heel hotel touting them) and UFOs belong in the same bag. See [[Dumbarton]] and [[Boyle]] for examples where the local legend can be enjoyed by present-day readers, but we shouldn't collude with flaky fabrications. The persecution of "witches" by contrast was all too real. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 19:11, 16 February 2023 (UTC) == BoundCon disappeared? == In [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Munich%2FNorth&diff=prev&oldid=4539684&diffmode=source this edit] in November 2022, you deleted the listing for BoundCon citing "disappeared". What do you mean, "disappeared"? The event seems to be still active, it will be held next time in June this year, see: https://www.boundcon.com/de/ [[User:JIP|JIP]] ([[User talk:JIP|talk]]) 10:57, 10 April 2023 (UTC) : That and similar weblinks appear broken, which was why I considered it disappeared - be sceptical of third-party listings if the main organiser's site can't be reached. Go ahead and add it back if you're reasonably confident it's happening. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 13:07, 10 April 2023 (UTC) == Question == Is [[Talk:Bordeaux#Go_players]] something you could answer? [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 20:45, 19 July 2023 (UTC) : DONE - GS == Cricket grounds? == : ''I migrated this to the [[cricket]] talk page.'' - GS == Trinity House, Leith == Graham, please don't confuse this Trinity House with the English Trinity House that looks after lighthouses. This is the Leith trade guild, whose history goes back to King Robert 11 in 1380. Several mother UK port cities have Trinity Houses. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 00:12, 5 November 2023 (UTC) : Thanks, that solves the puzzle of why an English organisation would meddle in Scottish maritime business. I've added an explainer. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 14:20, 5 November 2023 (UTC) == Your removal of content == Hey, regarding some of your edits: https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Playa_Blanca&diff=prev&oldid=4778835 I cannot understand why you removed the price for the bus from the airport to the town, as that is something good to know. The link https://arrecifebus.com/?option=com_content&view=article&id=2389&lang=en is the official website of the bus company which gives additional up-to-date information. https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Playa_Blanca&diff=prev&oldid=4778797 Again, I cannot see the reason why you removed the prices for the ferry. https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Playa_Blanca&diff=prev&oldid=4780074 "Venezuelan budget food". Sounds kinda disrespectful for a restaurant with an accessible and well tasting offer. Of course it's budget, as it is in the according category. Lively writing is welcome per [[Wikivoyage:Tone]]: "Wikivoyage should celebrate travel, and you should feel free to share the adventure and excitement of the journey and the destination through your writing." Same goes for "the "bus station" is really just an undercover drop-off and bus parking lot". [[Special:Contributions/80.187.73.122|80.187.73.122]] 10:45, 5 January 2024 (UTC) :: On the contrary, on 27 - 29 Nov I updated the ferry prices on that page and the corresponding Fuerteventura city page. I updated several bus fares, but that particular bus serves multiple destinations and it seemed impractical to list them. By all means add those if you think it helpful, and ditto for the dozens of other places on Lanzarote that a visitor might go by bus, and in April the fares will probably all need a further update . . . d'you see the problem. :: I fail to see how "Venezuelan budget food" is a disrespectful description of a place that serves Venezuelan budget food. Please add any description you think more apt. As for the bus station, the English word "just" in this context means "simply" and is not a value judgement. It's important for the traveller to understand how this "bus station" works, that's it's not the town terminus but just a drop-off for buses heading to the ferry pier. You didn't pick up on the jibe against the toilets, but that is from user reviews and likewise worth knowing. Celebrating travel - and Lanzarote is worth celebrating - IMO does not mean glossing over need-to-know negatives. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 19:33, 5 January 2024 (UTC) :::Hm I think bus fares don't need constant updates if e.g. :::* "(December 2023)" is added behind the price or :::* "in 2023" is stated in the sentence or :::* "(updated December 2023)" is added behind the whole paragraph. :::Then the reader knows that the fare could be a bit higher at the point of time reading it. :::Okay the ferry fares are now in "Get in". :::Hm it's a bus station of a village. The roof provides shade for hot days. Plenty benches to sit on. Going by bus is a low price thing anyway: Can there be expected much from a bus station in a village? I couldn't find anything negative when having been there. I remember there were timetables providing information for travelers. On Google Maps the most often given ratings for this bus station are 5 star ratings. [[Special:Contributions/80.187.73.122|80.187.73.122]] 21:30, 5 January 2024 (UTC) :::: Yes just as you say, the date comment (however it's made) lets the reader know if the fare or other info is likely to be current, or maybe add a bit for inflation, or is way out. Sooner or later inexorably it is way, way out, and when I lit upon the LZ pages I found most content was prehistoric or absent. It needed blitzing, so I took a pragmatic view on what would help most readers soonest. If you are able to add more detail or to update, that is very welcome, as building a platform for future contributors is half the battle. And please weigh in on the other Canary Islands, where WV content is lamentable but I don't see myself contributing any time soon. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 23:02, 5 January 2024 (UTC) == Forres page House of Automata addition == Hi Graham. You seem to be the most active maintainer on the Forres page. My parents have a business, The House Of Automata (https://thehouseofautomata.com/), with a museum exhibition and small shop in the old premises of Stuart's Cycles. I think it would be a worthwhile addition to the Forres 'Do' section, but I've never edited a wiki page before, and am not sure if it's good etiquette to add my parents' business. If it's appropriate, could I ask you to consider adding them? Cheers. Arthur [[Special:Contributions/2A00:23C8:7C10:7001:C0B0:C999:5F9D:2055|2A00:23C8:7C10:7001:C0B0:C999:5F9D:2055]] 19:37, 21 July 2024 (UTC) : Please do add it Arthur, I suggest in "See", it's fine to add practical info where you have a vested interest but don't tout. I'll do it myself if you struggle, but that way you learn how to edit for yourself. And welcome to WV. Yours aye - [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 19:57, 21 July 2024 (UTC) :: No response so I added it myself. 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TAIV permissions can be requested at [[Wikivoyage:Temporary account IP viewer/Requests]], or on any admin's talk page. --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 10:05, 8 December 2025 (UTC) <!-- Message sent by User:SHB2000@enwikivoyage using the list at https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Wikivoyage:Temporary_account_IP_viewer/TAIV_list&oldid=5174072 --> == Added misleading wording about Russian tourism on North Cyprus page? == Hi, just saw that some time ago you've made a lot of changes to [[Northern Cyprus]] page, which is great, thanks! But I saw quite a strange wording in Talk part which you've [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Northern_Cyprus&diff=prev&oldid=4868030 added there]: "''you're more likely to overhear Russian, as TRNC like mainland Turkey remains easily accessible to them''" Firstly as a Russian - first time hearing any Russians going to TRNC, Turkey is very popular for them, but hardly heard anybody going to North Cyprus ever with all the alternatives available - Russians would rather stick to Turkey itself. But even when they go - what does this "''remains easily accessible to them''" even mean? Around <u>124 countries around the world are easily accessible right now if you have Russian passport</u>, and this number is more or less stable in last 10 years, maybe growing a bit even. So will rewrite this phrase so it will not sound like mini-propaganda or smth. [[User:Ponkipo|Ponkipo]] ([[User talk:Ponkipo|talk]]) 14:46, 8 December 2025 (UTC) : ''Privet'' [[User talk:Ponkipo]], I've replied on TRNC talk page as your point is of general interest. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 15:15, 8 December 2025 (UTC) == Samsun == Psst wanna buy a cheap motorcaravan from my mate? He’s done it up lovely inside. Seriously though if you plan to visit Samsun in future let me know in case we might be able to meet up [[User:Chidgk1|Chidgk1]] ([[User talk:Chidgk1|talk]]) 11:10, 5 February 2026 (UTC) : You're implying I might actually visit some of the places I blithely write about? I'm shocked, shocked. : Half the point of describing the likes of Zonguldak is so you can read and think "Great! I never ever have to go there." [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 17:36, 5 February 2026 (UTC) == Notice of expiration of your ipblock-exempt right == <div dir="ltr">Hi, as part of [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Global reminder bot|Global reminder bot]], this is an automated reminder to let you know that your permission "ipblock-exempt" (IP block exemptions) will expire on 2026-05-24 21:56:59. Please renew this right if you would like to continue using it. <i>In other languages: [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Global reminder bot/Messages/default|click here]]</i> [[User:Leaderbot|Leaderbot]] ([[User talk:Leaderbot|talk]]) 19:41, 18 May 2026 (UTC)</div> == What does “feegle-fogle” mean == Hello! I was reading about Northern Cyprus and found the term “feegle-fogle”, used to describe the process of touching down in Turkey to complete aviation paperwork before proceeding to Nicosia, quite entertaining. I had never heard it before, so I looked it up, and it appears that you are literally the ''only'' person on the entire English-speaking internet to ''ever'' use this phrase. I’m just curious - where did you hear it?? What is your understanding of its meaning? Thanks! [[User:Speakingoflanguage|Speakingoflanguage]] ([[User talk:Speakingoflanguage|talk]]) 16:42, 30 May 2026 (UTC) : Flim-flam, fungus-mungus, a legal sleight-of-hand or three-card trick to satisfy the jurisprudence that night is day, and my left buttock is a company registered in the Cayman Islands. I thought it was a hallowed phrase but maybe I just made it up. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 19:49, 30 May 2026 (UTC) ::Well it's a hallowed phrase in my book as of now [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33779-54|&#126;2026-33779-54]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33779-54|talk]]) 23:01, 7 June 2026 (UTC) 0h1vy65bwbltdwq4hdt0597kpuz9ccb 0 155245 5289067 4848226 2026-06-07T14:26:20Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289067 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hathersage UK banner.jpg|pgname=Hathersage}} '''Hathersage''' is in the [[Peak District]] of [[Derbyshire]]. Hathersage is a tourist destination because of the scenery of the Hope and Derwent valleys, its literary connections, and easy access by train or road from Sheffield and Manchester. Its visitors come to swim (open-air heated swimming pool, with cafe open all year), climb (Stanage Edge, which with other nearby edges have been the nursery for many famous British rock and mountain climbers) or ramble in its river valleys or hillwalk on its open moors. Hathersage Moor is the site of the Carl Wark hillfort and Higger Tor; both are now within the Sheffield boundary. [[File:Hathersage main road. - geograph.org.uk - 1697192.jpg|thumb|Main road through Hathersage]] ==Understand== ==Get in== Trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield run hourly via New Mills, Chinley, then through a long tunnel to Edale, Hope, Bamford, {{marker | type=go | name=Hathersage railway station | lat=53.326 | long=-1.651 }}, Grindleford, and Dore & Totley. Bus 271 runs from Sheffield to Fox House, Hathersage, Bamford, Hope and Castleton. It runs M-Sa every couple of hours. Bus 65 runs from Sheffield to Meadowhall, Fox House and Grindleford then heads south to Calver, Eyam, Great Hucklow, Tideswell and Buxton. It doesn't reach Hathersage. A6187 passes through the village to join A57 at Ladybower Reservoir. ==Get around== {{mapframe |53.330 |-1.655 |height=500 |width=500 |zoom=13}} ==See== * {{see | name=St Michael and All Angels' Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=53.3333 | long=-1.65038 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=St Michael and All Angels' Church, Hathersage | image=St Michael and All Angels, Hathersage 1.jpg | wikidata=Q19873983 | lastedit=2017-03-22 | content=14th century. Stones in the churchyard mark what is known as the grave of Little John }} ==Do== [[File:Climber at Stanage Edge - geograph.org.uk - 578912.jpg|thumb|300px|Climber at Stanage Edge]] * {{do | name=Stanage Edge | alt= | url=https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=104 | email= | address= | lat=53.3453 | long=-1.6300 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Stanage Edge | image=StanageEdge.jpg | wikidata=Q3496524 | lastedit=2017-11-23 | content=This gritstone scarp is a good hiking and climbing area, with great views and innumerable [https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=104 climb sites]. It stretches for five miles, best accessed from the south: from Hathersage railway station walk up The Dale for a couple of miles, or use one of the several car parks. }} * {{marker | name=[https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=89 Burbage Edge]| type=do | lat=53.3221 | long=-1.6019 }} is the southern extension of Stanage Edge, where a mixture of natural edge and past quarrying have left dozens of climbing routes. Best visited early evening. The nearby boulders can be used for practice by less experienced climbers. Walk there from Fox House Inn on A6187, which has buses from Hathersage and Sheffield. if driving, use the large car park off Ringinglow Road, which climbs up from Hathersage and across the moor to meet Eccy Road in Sheffield. * {{marker | name=[https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=19#overview Millstone Edge] | type=do | lat=53.3188 | long=-1.6287 }} on Sheffield city boundary is a former gritstone quarry with sheer walls blasted smooth by dynamite, so it's a challenging site. It's two miles to walk from Hathersage, or take a bus or park at "Surprise View car park" where A6187 pitches over the scarp. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=YHA Hathersage | alt= | url=http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/hathersage | email= | address=Castleton Road | lat=53.329721 | long= -1.660310 | directions= | phone=+44 345 371 9021 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2017-03-22 | content= }} * {{sleep | name=George Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.george-hotel.net/ | email= | address=Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB | lat=53.330 | long=-1.657 | directions= | phone=+44 1433 650436 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £100 | lastedit=2020-06-26 | content=Comfy pub with rooms in a Tudorbethan coaching inn, good food. No dogs. }} * {{sleep | name=North Lees Campsite | alt= | url=https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/camping/camping-northlees | email= | address=Birley Lane, Hathersage S32 1DY | lat=53.345 | long=-1.648 | directions= | phone=+44 1433 650838 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Tent £18 | lastedit=2021-04-01 | content=Simple tranquil campsite near Stanage Edge. }} * {{sleep | name=Plough Inn | alt= | url=https://www.ploughhathersage.com | email= | address=Bridge, Hathersage S32 1BA | lat=53.3206 | long=-1.6499 | directions= | phone=+44 1433 650319 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £100 | lastedit=2023-10-09 | content=Cosy pub with meals and rooms. }} == Connect == As of March 2024, Hathersage and its approach roads have 4G from Three and Vodafone, and 5G from EE, but only a poor patchy signal from O2. ==Go next== *[[Eyam]] *[[Castleton]] *[[Sheffield]] {{IsPartOf|Derbyshire}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|53.330|-1.655|zoom=13}} jsjnh482wxdmeaq37j1f5s4bpe4s7kc 0 163179 5289223 5198167 2026-06-07T20:36:37Z Waysi32 2418585 Renamed to detour. 5289223 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang (banner).jpg}} [[Image:Kyanjin Gompa from Kyanjin Ri, Langtang.jpg|thumb|300px|Kyanjin Gompa from Kyanjin Ri]] The '''Langtang Valley Trek''' is in [[Langtang National Park]], [[Nepal]]. ==Understand== {{see also|Trekking in Nepal}} The Langtang Valley Trek is characterised by steep, jungle covered valleys at lower elevations, and wide, barren alpine valleys once the trail climbs to Langtang Village. It is best to visit the park in October and November, after the monsoons have ended and before winter sets in. The sky is clear and the leaves are colourful, providing a photogenic background. March to May is also a good time to visit as the wildflowers and rhododendrons are blooming. Langtang Valley was severely impacted by the 2015 Nepal earthquake. The village of Langtang was completely destroyed by an avalanche in which several hundred residents and foreigners perished. Though most of the trail has been repaired, the scars are still visible in the form of damaged bridges, abandoned villages and crumbling structures. ==Prepare== Before setting off, you must arrange your permits. You first need to purchase your [[Trekking in Nepal#TIMS card|TIMS card]] at the Tourism Board's Tourist Service Centre in Kathmandu (Rs 2,000 for independent trekkers; Rs 1,000 for those in a guided group). You also need to pay the entrance fee for [[Langtang National Park]] (Rs 3,000), which can be handled at the same center in Kathmandu or at the park entrance gate just outside Dhunche. The trek is relatively short and the path is well-indicated, though you should carry a map to be sure. If you are fit, neither a guide nor a porter is strictly necessary. The trail is not suitable for carts or wheelchairs, so you will need to carry your gear in a backpack. ===Eat=== There are many teahouses along the way where you can eat. You do not need to carry a camping stove or your own food, as ready meals are readily available at these stops. ===Drink=== Potable water and other drinks are available at the teahouses along the route, so there is no need to carry large amounts of water. If you choose to use water from local taps or the wild, it is recommended to use purification tablets or filters. ===Sleep=== Accommodations are plentiful at teahouses along the route, meaning you do not need to carry a tent or camping equipment. While blankets are usually provided, a sleeping bag is recommended for extra warmth and hygiene. Wild camping is generally not necessary given the density of teahouses. ===Climate=== The weather can vary, but the trail is well-traveled. Ensure you have standard trekking gear to cope with mountain conditions. ==Get in== The trek starts at Shyaphru Besi (also spelled Syabru Besi), approximately {{km|120}} north of [[Kathmandu]] by road. Depending on the route, the road conditions range from okay to horrible. If you suffer from motion sickness, consider taking along medication. ===By bus=== Buses from Kathmandu leave from Macha Pokhari bus stand (Ring Road, north of Thamel). A taxi from Thamel to Macha Pokhari should cost Rs. 200 - 300. The bus ride takes 8 - 11 hours, longer if it rains or if Kathmandu traffic is bad. Be prepared for a bumpy/scary/spectacular ride, beautiful scenery as the road turns and crosses the countryside. If possible, try sitting as much in front as possible to have a smoother trip. As of 2023, a regular bus ticket is Rs. 700, a bus ticket with air conditioning is Rs. 1000. ===By car=== A (much) more expensive option is to take a car/jeep. Jeeps are easy to arrange from any tour agency and will pick you up just outside of Thamel. The driver may take a different route than the bus to avoid the worst of the traffic but will rejoin the bus route at Bidur. Jeeps seat up to 7 passengers and most have racks to tie luggage on the roof. Consider not filling every seat to make the ride more comfortable and to keep gear inside away from the dust. The drive takes 7 - 8 hours and the driver will expect a tip. Expect to pay around USD150 (for an entire jeep) one way. ===By foot=== It is possible to trek to Shyaphru Besi from Dhunche, or even from Kathmandu (via Helambu & Gosainkunda Lake Trek). ==Walk== {{mapframe|28.208|85.475|zoom=10}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q106773672|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title= Langtang Trek}} ''The times listed below are estimates. The lower bound is for someone in good physical condition, that has a good walking pace but nevertheless allows himself a break once in a while. The higher bound is an estimate of someone (or a group) who would be hiking more slowly'' If you took the bus, it will drop you off in the center of Shyaphru Besi, sometime in the afternoon. If you have booked a guest house, it shouldn't be very far away. If you haven't, you have the choice to get some rest (in one of the many guest houses along the main road) and start hiking the next morning, or head directly to the trail! The first teahouses are only 1 - 2 hours away, so it's a great warming up. A bit higher on the main road there should be a police checkpoint, ask them if it is reasonable for you to reach Domen, Hot Spring, or even Bamboo before it gets too dark. There are two trails to go up to Rimche: * the ''high'' trail that passes through Wangal, Khanjim and Sherpagaon. It is longer and steeper. * the ''low'' trail that passes through Domen and Bamboo. This is the most common trail, and goes up gently through the valley. You could go up via the first trail and come down via the other. Either way, you’ll start from {{Marker|type=city|name=Shyaphru Besi|lat=28.161783|long=85.3364511}}, also written as Syabru Besi, at 1,460 m. It is a compact roadhead with a handful of guesthouses along the main street, a few shops for last-minute snacks and gas, and a river running below town. The main road continues north toward the Chinese border about 15 km away. It is a practical place to sort permits, grab a hot meal, and choose your ascent route, then loop back via the alternate trail on the return. {{RouteSection|name=Shyaphru Besi to Rimche via Bamboo|length=8 km|duration=3.5-5.5 hr}} The gentler valley route is the most common way to reach Rimche. From Shyaphru Besi, it is about 1 to 1.5 hours to {{Marker|type=city|name=Domen|lat=28.1517472|long=85.3687386}}, a small settlement at 1670 m with a bridge, a few houses, a garden, and a teahouse. A river flows along the village from the right-hand side when heading uphill; you can hear it clearly at night, though it remains pleasantly soothing. After another 30 to 50 minutes, the trail reaches {{Marker|type=city|name=Hot Spring|lat=28.152283975|long=85.37821072}}, also known as Pairo, at 1772 m. Two teahouses stand here overlooking the river, which widens into a calm pool below, a refreshing place for a brisk dip if you can handle the icy water. Continuing for 1 to 1½ hours more brings you to {{Marker|type=city|name=Bamboo|lat=28.1548241|long=85.3994819}}, at 1970 m. This is the largest settlement so far, with several teahouses clustered between the river and the steep mountainsides. A rocky landslide looms above the village, reminding trekkers of the rugged terrain that defines the Langtang Valley. {{RouteSection|name=Shyaphru Besi to Rimche via Sherpagaon|role=alternative|length=10 km|duration=7 hr}} This longer and steeper route offers a quieter alternative and works well as an ascent. From Shyaphru Besi, the trail climbs steeply for about 3 hours to {{Marker|type=city|name=Khangjim hut|lat=28.17674|long=85.35907}}, a small town at 2275 m with four teahouses. It is then a further 3 hours to {{Marker|type=city|name=Sherpagaon hut|lat=28.162087157|long=85.398033981}}, which has a monastery, a health center and a teahouse at about 2235 m. Another hour from there reaches {{Marker|type=city|name=Rimche hut|lat=28.1582315|long=85.421718}}, with two or three teahouses ideally situated just after a steep passage at around 2450 m. {{RouteSection|name=Rimche to Gompa|length=10 km|duration=4-6 hr}} From Rimche, it is a short 20-minute walk to {{Marker|type=city|name=Lama Hotel|lat=28.1608048|long=85.4303045}}, a settlement at 2470 m with around twenty houses and plenty of teahouses offering food, drink, and accommodation. Continuing for about 1 to 1½ hours brings you to {{Marker|type=city|name=River Side|lat=28.1806493|long=85.4416406}}, also called Gumnachok, at 2769 m. The route passes a few simple houses beside the river, a quiet and pleasant spot to rest. Roughly twenty minutes farther along is the Woodlands teahouse, followed by the DAV Bridge at 2854 m, where the path divides. Crossing the bridge leads along the main route, while keeping straight ahead soon rejoins it. A steep climb follows through forest into open meadows, and just before reaching {{Marker|type=city|name=Ghoda Tabela|lat=28.2002608|long=85.4608765}} at 3008 m, the trail crosses the river again so that it flows on your right as you ascend. Ghoda Tabela consists of a small farm and a welcoming teahouse amid wide grassy slopes. From River Side to Ghoda Tabela usually takes between 1¼ and 2 hours. The next section, from Ghoda Tabela to {{Marker|type=city|name=Thangshyap|lat=28.2078024|long=85.4755372}} at 3205 m, takes 30 to 50 minutes through a landscape of scattered teahouses and small fields. Another 40 to 60 minutes brings you to {{Marker|type=city|name=Gompa|lat=28.2146396|long=85.4960518}}, a small village at 3400 m and about 15.5 km from Bamboo, with just a couple of teahouses serving trekkers heading farther up the valley. {{RouteSection|name=Gompa to New Langtang|length=3 km|duration=1-1.5 hr}} You cross the huge landslide that destroyed Langtang village during the 2015 earthquake before reaching {{Marker|type=city|name=New Langtang|lat=28.2152309|long=85.5080803}} at 3430 m. This is the main village along the trek and the one that suffered most in the 2015 disaster. Reconstruction continues, and at the entrance you’ll find a memorial honoring those who lost their lives. Visitors are warmly welcomed, and even a short stop offers a chance to experience the kindness and resilience of the local community. {{RouteSection|name=New Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa|length=3 km|duration=2-2.75 hr}} [[File:Monastery in Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang.jpg|thumb|300px|Monastery in Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang]] From New Langtang, it is a gentle 30-minute walk to {{Marker|type=city|name=Mundu|lat=28.2150725|long=85.5196673}} at 3550 m, a small village with a few teahouses just beyond New Langtang. Another 15 minutes farther lies {{Marker|type=city|name=Singdum|lat=28.2145852|long=85.5260733}} at 3555 m, where a single farm and teahouse sit on a quiet stretch of the valley. The final 1¼ to 2-hour section to {{Marker|type=city|name=Kyanjin Gompa|lat=28.2119499|long=85.5665811}} rises gradually along a pleasant trail lined with farms, yak tracks, and small stupas. As you near the settlement at 3830 m, the valley widens and the snow-covered peaks of upper Langtang come into view. The village itself is compact, filled with teahouses, a few bakeries, and a monastery overlooking it all. It’s a welcoming place to stay for a couple of days, to rest, soak in the mountain air, and explore the nearby ridges on day hikes. The hike back down from Kyanjin Gompa to Shyaphru Besi is typically completed in two days, with an overnight stop around Lama Hotel. Those in a hurry or with extra energy can continue to Bamboo or even Domen on the first day, covering about 28 km in six to eight hours, then spend the night at a teahouse and catch an early morning bus to Kathmandu, usually departing at 8 a.m. or around 10 a.m. Kyanjin Gompa is a good base to stay a few days and explore the surrounding mountains. Depending on the season and the weather, there can be large quantities of snow around and above Kyanjin Gompa. If there is snow, some of the hikes below will be more difficult, and might necessitate a guide. {{RouteSection|name=Kyanjin Ri & Menchhyamsa Ri Loop|role=detour|length=6 km|duration=4-6 hr}} This is the easiest and most popular hike from Kyanjin Gompa. The trail begins with an ascent above the village to {{Marker|type=see|name=Kyanjin Ri|lat=28.217653|long=85.570797}} at 4300 m, where you can look back over Kyanjin Gompa and the surrounding valley. From there, the ridge continues upward to the main summit of {{Marker|type=see|name=Menchhyamsa Ri|lat=28.223543|long=85.575794}} at 4650 m, offering superb panoramic views of the Langtang range, including Langtang Lirung rising to 7227 m and Yubra at 6264 m. The trail then follows the ridge a little farther before curving right and descending through a sheltered hollow that leads gently back down to the village. {{RouteSection|name=Kyanjin Gompa to Tserko Ri|role=detour|length=9 km|duration=6-9 hr}} A more demanding day hike from Kyanjin Gompa leads to {{Marker|type=see|name=Tserko Ri|lat=28.213494|long=85.601026}} at 4984 m, a high viewpoint offering sweeping panoramas of the Langtang Valley and the surrounding peaks. The climb is steep and long but rewards trekkers with some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the region. {{RouteSection|name=Kyanjin Gompa to Yala Peak|role=detour|length=20.5 km|duration=15-17 hr}} This trek is typically a two-day expedition from Kyanjin Gompa. While exceptionally fit trekkers can complete the round trip in a single day under optimal conditions, a two-day itinerary is recommended for better acclimatization. The journey begins with a 7.5 km steady ascent to the Yala Peak Base Camp, situated in a scenic meadow at 4,600m. On summit day, climbers depart before dawn to reach the 5,500m crest of {{Marker|type=see|name=Yala Peak|lat=28.228763|long=85.627848}}. After taking in panoramic Himalayan views from the summit, the route retraces its steps past the base camp for a long descent back to Kyanjin Gompa. ==Stay safe== The primary danger on the Langtang trek is '''altitude sickness''' (AMS). To prevent it, ascend slowly and plan at least one acclimatization day in Kyanjin Gompa (3870 m) before attempting higher viewpoints like Tserko Ri (4984 m). Stay well-hydrated, avoid alcohol, and descend immediately if you or anyone in your group shows persistent symptoms like a severe headache, nausea, or dizziness. The valley is in a geologically active area and is prone to '''landslides''', a risk that was tragically highlighted during the 2015 earthquake. While the main trail has been rerouted and is generally safe, always be cautious when crossing steep, exposed sections, especially during and after heavy rain. Do not linger in signed hazard zones. Weather can change rapidly. Be prepared for four seasons in one day by packing layers, including a waterproof/windproof jacket, hat, and gloves, regardless of the season. The sun is intense at altitude, making sunscreen and sunglasses essential. Always purify drinking water or buy boiled/filtered water from teahouses. A comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers emergency helicopter evacuation is non-negotiable. ==Go next== * Tamang Heritage Trail * Gosainkunda Lake Trek ==See also== *[[Trekking in Nepal]] {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} {{related|Altitude_sickness}} mob60atqdje61ec0h8ig7n0g20nftys 0 164135 5289184 4714106 2026-06-07T19:07:22Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289184 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nagkunda banner.jpg|pgname=Narkanda}} '''Narkanda''' is a tiny scenic town in [[Southern Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]. [[File:Narkanda himachal pradesh India.jpg|thumb]] ==Understand== Narkanda turns into a skiing and winter sports resort in the winter. ==Get in== Narkanda is 65 km away from [[Shimla]] and accessible by bus. ==Get around== ==See== * {{see | name=Hatu Peak | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q19840172 | lastedit=2018-05-12 | content=At 3,352 m }} * {{see | name=Tani Jubbar Lake | alt=Tannu Jubbar Lake | url= | email= | address= | lat=31.28621 | long=77.49903 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-14 | content=Encircled by pristine Himalayan forest, the lake is an ideal picnic spot. }} * The orchard town of [[Thanedar]] is just nearby ==Do== * {{do | name=Stokes Farm | alt= | url= | email= | address=Thanedar | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-05-14 | content=Established in 1916 by Samuel Satyananda Stokes, the apple orchard contains a large variety of red and golden apples that have gained global recognition and have made Himachal Pradesh the leader apple export state. Other fruits are grown here too, including cherries, pears and plums. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Go next== * [[Rampur (Himachal Pradesh)|Rampur]] * [[Sarahan]] * [[Chindi]] {{outlinecity}} {{IsPartOf|Southern Himachal Pradesh}} {{geo|31.27|77.45|zoom=13}} czmugywe06pagry71aozv1waqb3zhip 0 165464 5289102 5242574 2026-06-07T15:43:35Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289102 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Herzogenrath banner.jpg|pgname=Herzogenrath}} '''Herzogenrath''' is in [[Eifel (North Rhine-Westphalia)]], across the border from the Dutch town of [[Kerkrade]]. ==Understand== This is an old town in Germany, with a lot of history, about the middle ages and the buck riders. The river Wurm streams through the town. Around the city is a very scenic area, with a lot of nice landscapes along this river. ==Get in== * {{go | name=Herzogenrath station | alt= | url=http://www.bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Herzogenrath.html | email= | address= | lat=50.8708 | long=6.09464 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Herzogenrath station | image=Bf Herzogenrath.JPG | wikidata=Q800917 | content=Connections from [[Aachen]] }} ==Get around== {{mapframe|zoom=13|layer=W}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q6916}} ==See== [[File:GeilenkirchenerStr6Herzogenrath.jpg|thumb|Villa Katterbach]] * {{see | name=Burg Rode Herzogenrath | alt= | url= | email= | address=Burgstraße 5 | lat=50.866544 | long=6.090455 | directions= | phone=+49 2406 5230 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-10 | content=Old castle fortification of the town. }} * {{see | name=St. Mariä Himmelfahrt Church | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.867756 | long=6.091351 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-10 | content= }} * {{see | name=Buck Rider Statue| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=50.867373 | long=6.094082 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-10 | content= }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Eis Café Calvi | alt= | url=http://eis-cafe-calvi.business.site | email= | address= | lat=50.868572 | long=6.095761 | directions= | phone=+49 2406 3535 | tollfree= | fax= | hours=10AM–9PM | price= | lastedit=2018-07-10 | content=Ice cream café with luxerious icecreams }} * {{eat | name=Eiscafé Peppone Cafe | alt= | url=http://pipavido.de | email= | address=Roermonder Str. 174 | lat=50.834725 | long=6.077279 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-07-11 | content= }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Hotel Eurode Live | alt= | url=http://eurode-live.de/ | email= | address=Bergerstraße 14, 52134 Herzogenrath | lat=50.86845 | long=6.09785 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | content= }} ==Connect== ==Go next== *[[Kerkrade]], easily walkable via a nice forest to reach abby rolduc. *[[Aachen]] {{IsPartOf|Eifel (North Rhine-Westphalia)}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|50.866667|6.1}} so7snmqtu12hx0wikimhktcc1qv46jp 0 166191 5289327 4896217 2026-06-08T06:53:12Z ~2026-33899-15 2419991 Added RouteSection template, added geoline instead of gpx. 5289327 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Jerusalem_trail_WV_banner.JPG|pgname=Jerusalem Trail}} The '''Jerusalem Trail''' ([[Hebrew]] ''שביל ירושלים‎'') is a 38 km long walking trail which starts at the parking lot of the Ein Handek spring, continues eastward towards [[Jerusalem]], circles the [[Jerusalem/Old_City|Old City of Jerusalem]] and then returns westward and ends at ruines of the Sataf. The trail was inaugurated in 2006. == Trail marking == The trail is marked with unique blue-gold-blue signs and a symbol of the lion in the city, with similar markings in blue and gold (especially within the city). Outside the city, the trail is mainly marked with a blue trail marking and there is also a section in which the trail is marked with a green trail marking (near Mount Herat). ==Walk== {{RoutseSection|name=From Ein Handek to Yad Vashem|length=x km}} The Jerusalem Trail begins at the parking lot of the {{see | name=Ein Handek | lat=31.761927 | long=35.13876| image=Ein_Handek19.jpg}} spring, which flows from the foot of Moshav Even Sapir. The spring's name is in Arabic and means the "canal spring". The Ein Handek spring has two long, rock-cut tunnels which have flowing water all year round. Due to the contamination of the water it is forbidden to go into the tunnels. From Ein Handek you'll follow a trail marked with blue trail markings which leads down a dirt road to a gate with a sign that says "Hadassah Trail", which is maintained by volunteers from the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. The Hadassah Trail, which is mainly a dirt road, leads to the Ma'ayan Miriam spring in [[Jerusalem/Ein Kerem|Ein Kerem]]. From Ein Kerem the trail leads to the entrance of {{see | name=Yad Vashem | lat=31.774167 | long=35.175556 | image=Yad Vashem View.jpg}}. {{RouteSection|name=From Yad Vashem to the Valley of Hinnom|length=9 km}} The route descends from the western slopes of Jerusalem toward the historic valley south of the Old City. {{RouteSection|name=From the Valley of Hinnom to the Hebrew University|length=7 km}} This section climbs from the ancient valley area toward Mount Scopus and the university campus. [[File:GeyBenHinom ST 04.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Valley of Hinnom]] {{RouteSection|name=From the Hebrew University to Lifta|length=8 km}} The trail leaves Mount Scopus and crosses northern Jerusalem toward the abandoned village of Lifta. {{RouteSection|name=From Lifta to Sataf|length=10 km}} This final stretch heads west out of the city, passing into the green hills around Sataf. [[File:Lifta ST 04.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The ruines of Lifta, 2004]] === Dynamic map === {{mapframe}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q1218}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q6185202|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title=Jerusalem Trail}} ==Stay safe== * Parts of the trail, especially those within the streets of the city of Jerusalem might not have trail marking signs. Often the signposts within the city area might get lost or corrupted as a result of vandalism, and that might of course make it difficult to follow the route of the trail (therefore, bringing along a map, just in case, might be helpful). The parts of the trail that are located in an open area are also marked with regular trail marking and are maintained by the Israel Trail Commission. * Part of the trail passes through [[East Jerusalem]]. This is a sensitive area from the security aspects throughout the year, and the sensitivity intensifies on Fridays when special prayers are held in the mosques, during the month of Ramadan, and during Palestinian memorial days. * Some of the sites along the Jerusalem trail aren't open to the public, and some of them have specific visit hours (it is therefore recommended to check that up in advance). Entrance to some of the sites involves an entrance fee. == See also == * [[Jerusalem Hills]] * [[Hiking and backpacking in Israel]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} nraq7mmnjcyh9u4svzetj612za48a29 5289328 5289327 2026-06-08T06:55:51Z ~2026-33899-15 2419991 Small fix 5289328 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Jerusalem_trail_WV_banner.JPG|pgname=Jerusalem Trail}} The '''Jerusalem Trail''' ([[Hebrew]] ''שביל ירושלים‎'') is a 38 km long walking trail which starts at the parking lot of the Ein Handek spring, continues eastward towards [[Jerusalem]], circles the [[Jerusalem/Old_City|Old City of Jerusalem]] and then returns westward and ends at ruines of the Sataf. The trail was inaugurated in 2006. == Trail marking == The trail is marked with unique blue-gold-blue signs and a symbol of the lion in the city, with similar markings in blue and gold (especially within the city). Outside the city, the trail is mainly marked with a blue trail marking and there is also a section in which the trail is marked with a green trail marking (near Mount Herat). ==Walk== {{mapframe}} {{mapshape|wikidata=Q1218}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q6185202|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title=Jerusalem Trail}} {{RouteSection|name=From Ein Handek to Yad Vashem|length=4 km}} The Jerusalem Trail begins at the parking lot of the {{see | name=Ein Handek | lat=31.761927 | long=35.13876| image=Ein_Handek19.jpg}} spring, which flows from the foot of Moshav Even Sapir. The spring's name is in Arabic and means the "canal spring". The Ein Handek spring has two long, rock-cut tunnels which have flowing water all year round. Due to the contamination of the water it is forbidden to go into the tunnels. From Ein Handek you'll follow a trail marked with blue trail markings which leads down a dirt road to a gate with a sign that says "Hadassah Trail", which is maintained by volunteers from the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. The Hadassah Trail, which is mainly a dirt road, leads to the Ma'ayan Miriam spring in [[Jerusalem/Ein Kerem|Ein Kerem]]. From Ein Kerem the trail leads to the entrance of {{see | name=Yad Vashem | lat=31.774167 | long=35.175556 | image=Yad Vashem View.jpg}}. {{RouteSection|name=From Yad Vashem to the Valley of Hinnom|length=8 km}} The route descends from the western slopes of Jerusalem toward the historic valley south of the Old City. {{RouteSection|name=From the Valley of Hinnom to the Hebrew University|length=7 km}} This section climbs from the ancient valley area toward Mount Scopus and the university campus. [[File:GeyBenHinom ST 04.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Valley of Hinnom]] {{RouteSection|name=From the Hebrew University to Lifta|length=8 km}} The trail leaves Mount Scopus and crosses northern Jerusalem toward the abandoned village of Lifta. {{RouteSection|name=From Lifta to Sataf|length=11 km}} This final stretch heads west out of the city, passing into the green hills around Sataf. [[File:Lifta ST 04.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The ruines of Lifta, 2004]] ==Stay safe== * Parts of the trail, especially those within the streets of the city of Jerusalem might not have trail marking signs. Often the signposts within the city area might get lost or corrupted as a result of vandalism, and that might of course make it difficult to follow the route of the trail (therefore, bringing along a map, just in case, might be helpful). The parts of the trail that are located in an open area are also marked with regular trail marking and are maintained by the Israel Trail Commission. * Part of the trail passes through [[East Jerusalem]]. This is a sensitive area from the security aspects throughout the year, and the sensitivity intensifies on Fridays when special prayers are held in the mosques, during the month of Ramadan, and during Palestinian memorial days. * Some of the sites along the Jerusalem trail aren't open to the public, and some of them have specific visit hours (it is therefore recommended to check that up in advance). Entrance to some of the sites involves an entrance fee. == See also == * [[Jerusalem Hills]] * [[Hiking and backpacking in Israel]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} 8ayp9g1un8c3t3hrbwrk58umajqsvpd 5289329 5289328 2026-06-08T06:56:25Z ~2026-33899-15 2419991 This doesn't look great 5289329 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Jerusalem_trail_WV_banner.JPG|pgname=Jerusalem Trail}} The '''Jerusalem Trail''' ([[Hebrew]] ''שביל ירושלים‎'') is a 38 km long walking trail which starts at the parking lot of the Ein Handek spring, continues eastward towards [[Jerusalem]], circles the [[Jerusalem/Old_City|Old City of Jerusalem]] and then returns westward and ends at ruines of the Sataf. The trail was inaugurated in 2006. == Trail marking == The trail is marked with unique blue-gold-blue signs and a symbol of the lion in the city, with similar markings in blue and gold (especially within the city). Outside the city, the trail is mainly marked with a blue trail marking and there is also a section in which the trail is marked with a green trail marking (near Mount Herat). ==Walk== {{mapframe}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q6185202|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title=Jerusalem Trail}} {{RouteSection|name=From Ein Handek to Yad Vashem|length=4 km}} The Jerusalem Trail begins at the parking lot of the {{see | name=Ein Handek | lat=31.761927 | long=35.13876| image=Ein_Handek19.jpg}} spring, which flows from the foot of Moshav Even Sapir. The spring's name is in Arabic and means the "canal spring". The Ein Handek spring has two long, rock-cut tunnels which have flowing water all year round. Due to the contamination of the water it is forbidden to go into the tunnels. From Ein Handek you'll follow a trail marked with blue trail markings which leads down a dirt road to a gate with a sign that says "Hadassah Trail", which is maintained by volunteers from the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. The Hadassah Trail, which is mainly a dirt road, leads to the Ma'ayan Miriam spring in [[Jerusalem/Ein Kerem|Ein Kerem]]. From Ein Kerem the trail leads to the entrance of {{see | name=Yad Vashem | lat=31.774167 | long=35.175556 | image=Yad Vashem View.jpg}}. {{RouteSection|name=From Yad Vashem to the Valley of Hinnom|length=8 km}} The route descends from the western slopes of Jerusalem toward the historic valley south of the Old City. {{RouteSection|name=From the Valley of Hinnom to the Hebrew University|length=7 km}} This section climbs from the ancient valley area toward Mount Scopus and the university campus. [[File:GeyBenHinom ST 04.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Valley of Hinnom]] {{RouteSection|name=From the Hebrew University to Lifta|length=8 km}} The trail leaves Mount Scopus and crosses northern Jerusalem toward the abandoned village of Lifta. {{RouteSection|name=From Lifta to Sataf|length=11 km}} This final stretch heads west out of the city, passing into the green hills around Sataf. [[File:Lifta ST 04.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The ruines of Lifta, 2004]] ==Stay safe== * Parts of the trail, especially those within the streets of the city of Jerusalem might not have trail marking signs. Often the signposts within the city area might get lost or corrupted as a result of vandalism, and that might of course make it difficult to follow the route of the trail (therefore, bringing along a map, just in case, might be helpful). The parts of the trail that are located in an open area are also marked with regular trail marking and are maintained by the Israel Trail Commission. * Part of the trail passes through [[East Jerusalem]]. This is a sensitive area from the security aspects throughout the year, and the sensitivity intensifies on Fridays when special prayers are held in the mosques, during the month of Ramadan, and during Palestinian memorial days. * Some of the sites along the Jerusalem trail aren't open to the public, and some of them have specific visit hours (it is therefore recommended to check that up in advance). Entrance to some of the sites involves an entrance fee. == See also == * [[Jerusalem Hills]] * [[Hiking and backpacking in Israel]] {{outlineitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Asia itineraries}} jvynvqtsl8apov66q4szp9iekwlrl6h 0 167570 5289044 5288859 2026-06-07T12:42:34Z Globetrotter30 2363356 /* Ancient India */ added 5289044 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mohenjodaro - view of the stupa mound (cropped).JPG}} [[South Asia]], also known as the Indian subcontinent, is one of the world's cradles of civilisation, with its first civilisations dating back to approximately 3400 BCE. The influences of South Asian kingdoms spread far and wide, leading to the establishment of Indianised kingdoms in [[Southeast Asia]] whose legacies endure to this day. ==Understand== ===Ancient India=== {{Seealso|Indus Valley Civilisation|On the trail of Alexander the Great|Maurya Empire|Persian Empire}} The '''[[Indus Valley Civilisation]]''' was the first civilisation to form in what is today India and Pakistan. The Indus Valley had vast trade networks. Merchants traded with Central Asia and the Iranian plateau, Southern India, [[Mesopotamia]], [[Ancient Egypt]], Dilmun (modern-day [[Bahrain]]) and possibly even as far as [[Crete]]. Although they have left behind impressive ruins of their cities as reminders of their existence, their writing system has yet to be deciphered, limiting further knowledge of their culture or history. Virtually all Indus Valley cities were abandoned by 1700 BCE. 1500 BCE marks the '''Indo-Aryan''' migration into the subcontinent and beginning of the Vedic Period. The Indo-Aryan people brought with them the Vedic [[Sanskrit phrasebook|Sanskrit]] language and the [[Hinduism|Vedas]], initially passed down orally. Early Vedic peoples were originally pastoral but over time turned into an agricultural society. The Vedic Period eventually gave rise to the ''Janapadas'', 16 political units in the form of republics or kingdoms that controlled Northern and Central India. At this time, the ''varna'' or caste/social class system developed, in which the ''Brahmins'', the highest ''varna'', were the priests, the ''Kshatriyas'' were the kings, warriors and nobility, ''Vaishyas'' were peasants, craftsmen and merchants and ''Shudras'', the lowest ''varna'', were traditionally the labourers and servants. Below the ''Shudra'' varna, were the outcastes, also known as the ''Dalits'' or "untouchables". Dalits performed jobs such as cleaning, tanning and dealing with corpses, and were shunned by people with a caste as their work was considered too dirty. Outside of the caste system were the ''Adivasis'', also referred to as tribal or indigenous people. Although regarded as primitive, unlike ''Dalits'', ''Adivasis'' were not considered impure by the rest of society and enjoyed greater levels of autonomy for much of South Asian history. Their autonomy and relative isolation were gradually brought to an end during the advent of the Mughal and British empires in the subcontinent. The '''Shramana''' (ascetic) movement emerged from 800 BCE which was distinct from and challenged Vedic culture and orthodoxy. Many new philosophical traditions were formed, from determinist Ajivika to atheistic and materialist Charvaka, but the two most famous Shramana philosophers were without a doubt, Gautama Siddartha, founder of [[Buddhism]], and Mahavira, founder of [[Jainism]], whose teachings continue to be influential to this day. From 530 BCE onwards, the [[Persian Empire|Achaemenid Empire]] crossed the Hindu Kush mountains in what is now Afghanistan, and began conquering large portions of territory in northwestern South Asia. This would be the first of many times that a '''Persian''' political presence was established in North India and Pakistan. A few centuries later, the first European presence followed, with [[Alexander the Great]] invading and defeating the Kambojas in modern-day Afghanistan and then defeating King Porus (Puru) in the epic Battle of the Hydaspes. Alexander's army reached the Beas River in [[Himachal Pradesh]] before revolting and turning back for fear of facing much larger and stronger armies further east, in particular the Nanda Empire. For another couple of centuries, the Greco-Bactrian kingdom and Indo-Greek kingdom blossomed in the northwestern areas, where a hybrid Greek-Buddhist culture thrived. The Indo-Greek kingdoms were pivotal in spreading Mahayana Buddhism through Central and East Asia. The '''[[Maurya Empire]]''' (322-180 BCE), the first empire to cover a large area in what is today northern India and Pakistan, was founded by Chandragupta Maurya (reign: 321-297 BCE) after he overthrew the Nanda Dynasty and defeated the surviving forces of Alexander the Great. It would be expanded further under his son, Bindusara (reign: 297-273 BCE), and his grandson, Ashoka (reign: 268-232 BCE). Ashoka was said to have been deeply remorseful after personally witnessing the destruction and cost in human lives resulting from his conquest of Kalinga (located in what is today the coastal regions of [[Odisha]] and northern [[Andhra Pradesh]]), following which he renounced any further conquests and converted to [[Buddhism]]. Following his conversion, Ashoka would send Buddhist missionaries far and wide, accelerating the spread of the religion to [[China]] and [[Southeast Asia]]. His reign would also see the erection of some of South Asia's most famous Buddhist monuments, most notably the famed Pillars of Ashoka that have been found at many sites in northern India and Nepal. The empire would, however, decline following the death of Ashoka, and eventually fractured into numerous small states. ===Classical India=== {{See also|Ahom Kingdom}}[[File:ShoreTemple Approach2.JPG|thumb|Shore Temple (c. 700 CE), [[Mamallapuram]]]] The next powerful large state to emerge was the '''Gupta Empire''' (late 3rd century-590 CE). The Gupta Empire would reach its zenith under the kings Chandra Gupta I (reign: 319-335 CE), Samudra Gupta (reign: 335-350 CE) and Chandra Gupta II (reign: 380-415 CE), during which the empire was expanded to cover much of northern India, and even extended into parts of southern India. The Gupta period is often said to be India's golden age, and saw a flourishing of [[Sanskrit phrasebook|Sanskrit]] literature. Panini's grammar, which continues to be the authoritative treatise on Sanskrit grammar to this day, was written during the Gupta period. ''Shakuntala'', arguably the most famous Indian play, was written by the Gupta-era poet Kalidasa. South India would later also give rise to various kingdoms, the best known of which are the '''Chalukyas''', '''Rashtrakutas''' and '''Vijayanagara''' who ruled from present day Karnataka and the '''Pallavas''', '''Cheras''', '''Pandyas''' and '''Cholas''' who ruled from present day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Among them, the Cholas (c. 300 BCE-1279 CE), who ruled from various capital cities including [[Thanjavur]] and [[Gangaikonda Cholapuram]], are widely recognised to be the most powerful of the South Indian kingdoms, with their territory stretching as far north as Pataliputra and their influence spreading as far east as Sumatra, western Borneo and southern Vietnam at the height of their power. Some of the grandest Hindu and Jain monuments that exist in India were built during this time in South and East India. The Cholas would reach their zenith under the reigns of Rajaraja Chola I (reign: 985-1014), often referred to as Rajaraja the Great, and Rajendra Chola I (reign: 1014-1044), during which their empire would cover virtually the whole of southern India, and they would have tributary states as far as Southeast Asia. The Chola period also saw the construction of many of southern India's greatest monuments, as well as a flourishing of [[Tamil phrasebook|Tamil]] literature. [[North-Eastern India]] was also fairly isolated from the rest of South Asia until the colonial period. The largest and longest kingdom to rule over the Northeast were the '''Ningthouja dynasty''' (33–1891 CE) of [[Manipur]], followed by the '''[[Ahom Kingdom|Ahoms]]''' who, from the 13th to 19th centuries, successfully defended [[Assam]] and neighbouring regions from Mughal expansion. ===Medieval India=== {{Seealso|Mughal Empire|Maratha Empire|Sikhism}} [[Islam|Islamic]] incursions in South Asia started in the 8th century. Gradually the raiders started staying as rulers, and soon much of North India was ruled by Muslims. The most important Muslim rulers were the '''[[Mughal Empire|Mughals]]''' that at its peak covered almost the entire subcontinent (save the southern and northeastern extremities), while the major Hindu force that survived in the North were the '''Rajputs'''. The bravery of the Rajputs in resisting invasion of their land is legendary and celebrated in ballads all over the forts of [[Rajasthan]]. Prominent among the Rajputs was '''Maharana Pratap''', the ruler of [[Chittorgarh]], who spent years in exile fighting '''Akbar''', the third of the Mughals. Eventually, however, the Rajputs were subdued. Some Mughal armies had a high proportion of Rajput officers, although some Rajput rebellions still occurred during the reign of Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb. This period of North India produced the monumental gems of Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal. Hindi and Urdu also took root in medieval North India. During the Islamic period, there were Hindus that converted to Islam, often forcibly, or to avoid the Jizya tax, as told by Muslim chroniclers. [[Sikhism]] was founded by Guru Nanak in [[Punjab]] in the 15th century, while it was under Mughal rule. Conflict between the Sikhs and the Mughals was one of the causes for the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire. Another reason was the rise of the '''[[Maratha Empire]]''' based from [[Maharashtra]], which was started by '''Shivaji.''' and carried on by the '''Peshwas'''. The Marathas established a confederacy that was almost as large as the Mughal Empire. Marathas lost their command over India after the third battle of Panipat, which in turn paved a way for British colonialism. ===Colonial India=== {{Seealso|British Raj|Pacific War}} European traders started visiting India beginning in the late 16th century. Prominent among these were the [[British Empire|British]], [[Danish Empire|Danish]], [[Dutch Empire|Dutch]], [[French Colonial Empire|French]] and the [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]]. Although it was the British who ruled most of South Asia, parts of the subcontinent were ruled by other European nations and independent kingdoms. The British East India Company made [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] their headquarters in 1772. They also established subsidiary cities like [[Mumbai|Bombay]] and [[Chennai|Madras]]. Calcutta later went on to become 'the second city of the empire after [[London]]'. By the 19th century, the British had, one way or the other assumed political control of virtually all of India, though the Portuguese, the Dutch and the French too had their enclaves along the coast. The British would send Indian labourers, policemen and soldiers all over the Empire, resulting in the establishment of Indian diaspora communities all over the world. There was an uprising by South Asian rulers in 1857 which was suppressed, but which prompted the British government to take over from the Company and make India a part of the empire. This period of rule by the crown, 1858–1947, was called the [[British Raj]]. It was a period in which some Indians converted to Christianity, though forcible conversions ended in the British Raj after 1859, and Queen Victoria's proclamation promised to respect the religious faiths of Indians. Resistance to British colonialism, led by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru etc., led to India's independence on 15 August 1947. The same year, British India was partitioned into Hindu-majority [[India]] and Muslim-majority [[Pakistan]]. ===Post-Colonial South Asia=== The partition of India eventually proved to be a major disaster in South Asian history. Several million people were uprooted, Muslims migrated from their homes in areas that would be part of India to live in Pakistan, with Hindus and Sikhs moving the other way. Mobs attacked migrants going both ways; most estimates of the death toll are a few hundred thousand, but some say well over a million. Neither the Indian nor the Pakistani government was happy with the border as the British defined it; some areas, notably [[Kashmir]], are still disputed today and the two countries have fought several wars over these disputes. India continues to experience occasional terrorist attacks, many of which are widely believed to originate in Pakistan and be ordered or assisted by its military-intelligence complex. In 1948, Burma and Ceylon gained independence from Britain, which became [[Myanmar]] and [[Sri Lanka]] respectively. The [[Maldives]] became independent in 1965. In 1950, the Dominion of India was declared a republic after adopting its constitution, while Pakistan did the same in 1956. Pakistan initially had two parts and the eastern part spun off from Pakistan after a bloody war of independence to become [[Bangladesh]] in 1971. In 1953, the Portuguese colony of [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli]] was incorporated to India, while the French government gave off their South Asian colonies to India in 1956. In 1961, the Portuguese colonies of [[Goa]], [[Daman (India)|Daman]] and [[Diu]] were incorporated to India. ==Destinations== * [[Mohenjo-daro]] * [[Harappa]] * [[Patna]] — Formerly known as '''Pataliputra''', this was the capital of the great Maurya and Gupta empires. * [[Thanjavur]] — One of the capitals of the Chola Empire. == See also == * [[South Asian cuisine]] — the food of India and surrounding countries is an important part of the region’s culture. {{PartOfTopic|Historical travel|South Asia}} {{outlinetopic}} 7m1c5rguov5s188bmgfib78zw4h13dk 5289045 5289044 2026-06-07T12:43:15Z Globetrotter30 2363356 /* Ancient India */ added 5289045 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Mohenjodaro - view of the stupa mound (cropped).JPG}} [[South Asia]], also known as the Indian subcontinent, is one of the world's cradles of civilisation, with its first civilisations dating back to approximately 3400 BCE. The influences of South Asian kingdoms spread far and wide, leading to the establishment of Indianised kingdoms in [[Southeast Asia]] whose legacies endure to this day. ==Understand== ===Ancient India=== {{Seealso|Indus Valley Civilisation|On the trail of Alexander the Great|Maurya Empire|Persian Empire}} The '''[[Indus Valley Civilisation]]''' was the first civilisation to form in what is today India and Pakistan. The Indus Valley had vast trade networks. Merchants traded with [[Central Asia]] and the [[Iran|Iranian plateau]], [[Southern India]], [[Mesopotamia]], [[Ancient Egypt]], Dilmun (modern-day [[Bahrain]]) and possibly even as far as [[Crete]]. Although they have left behind impressive ruins of their cities as reminders of their existence, their writing system has yet to be deciphered, limiting further knowledge of their culture or history. Virtually all Indus Valley cities were abandoned by 1700 BCE. 1500 BCE marks the '''Indo-Aryan''' migration into the subcontinent and beginning of the Vedic Period. The Indo-Aryan people brought with them the Vedic [[Sanskrit phrasebook|Sanskrit]] language and the [[Hinduism|Vedas]], initially passed down orally. Early Vedic peoples were originally pastoral but over time turned into an agricultural society. The Vedic Period eventually gave rise to the ''Janapadas'', 16 political units in the form of republics or kingdoms that controlled Northern and Central India. At this time, the ''varna'' or caste/social class system developed, in which the ''Brahmins'', the highest ''varna'', were the priests, the ''Kshatriyas'' were the kings, warriors and nobility, ''Vaishyas'' were peasants, craftsmen and merchants and ''Shudras'', the lowest ''varna'', were traditionally the labourers and servants. Below the ''Shudra'' varna, were the outcastes, also known as the ''Dalits'' or "untouchables". Dalits performed jobs such as cleaning, tanning and dealing with corpses, and were shunned by people with a caste as their work was considered too dirty. Outside of the caste system were the ''Adivasis'', also referred to as tribal or indigenous people. Although regarded as primitive, unlike ''Dalits'', ''Adivasis'' were not considered impure by the rest of society and enjoyed greater levels of autonomy for much of South Asian history. Their autonomy and relative isolation were gradually brought to an end during the advent of the Mughal and British empires in the subcontinent. The '''Shramana''' (ascetic) movement emerged from 800 BCE which was distinct from and challenged Vedic culture and orthodoxy. Many new philosophical traditions were formed, from determinist Ajivika to atheistic and materialist Charvaka, but the two most famous Shramana philosophers were without a doubt, Gautama Siddartha, founder of [[Buddhism]], and Mahavira, founder of [[Jainism]], whose teachings continue to be influential to this day. From 530 BCE onwards, the [[Persian Empire|Achaemenid Empire]] crossed the Hindu Kush mountains in what is now Afghanistan, and began conquering large portions of territory in northwestern South Asia. This would be the first of many times that a '''Persian''' political presence was established in North India and Pakistan. A few centuries later, the first European presence followed, with [[Alexander the Great]] invading and defeating the Kambojas in modern-day Afghanistan and then defeating King Porus (Puru) in the epic Battle of the Hydaspes. Alexander's army reached the Beas River in [[Himachal Pradesh]] before revolting and turning back for fear of facing much larger and stronger armies further east, in particular the Nanda Empire. For another couple of centuries, the Greco-Bactrian kingdom and Indo-Greek kingdom blossomed in the northwestern areas, where a hybrid Greek-Buddhist culture thrived. The Indo-Greek kingdoms were pivotal in spreading Mahayana Buddhism through Central and East Asia. The '''[[Maurya Empire]]''' (322-180 BCE), the first empire to cover a large area in what is today northern India and Pakistan, was founded by Chandragupta Maurya (reign: 321-297 BCE) after he overthrew the Nanda Dynasty and defeated the surviving forces of Alexander the Great. It would be expanded further under his son, Bindusara (reign: 297-273 BCE), and his grandson, Ashoka (reign: 268-232 BCE). Ashoka was said to have been deeply remorseful after personally witnessing the destruction and cost in human lives resulting from his conquest of Kalinga (located in what is today the coastal regions of [[Odisha]] and northern [[Andhra Pradesh]]), following which he renounced any further conquests and converted to [[Buddhism]]. Following his conversion, Ashoka would send Buddhist missionaries far and wide, accelerating the spread of the religion to [[China]] and [[Southeast Asia]]. His reign would also see the erection of some of South Asia's most famous Buddhist monuments, most notably the famed Pillars of Ashoka that have been found at many sites in northern India and Nepal. The empire would, however, decline following the death of Ashoka, and eventually fractured into numerous small states. ===Classical India=== {{See also|Ahom Kingdom}}[[File:ShoreTemple Approach2.JPG|thumb|Shore Temple (c. 700 CE), [[Mamallapuram]]]] The next powerful large state to emerge was the '''Gupta Empire''' (late 3rd century-590 CE). The Gupta Empire would reach its zenith under the kings Chandra Gupta I (reign: 319-335 CE), Samudra Gupta (reign: 335-350 CE) and Chandra Gupta II (reign: 380-415 CE), during which the empire was expanded to cover much of northern India, and even extended into parts of southern India. The Gupta period is often said to be India's golden age, and saw a flourishing of [[Sanskrit phrasebook|Sanskrit]] literature. Panini's grammar, which continues to be the authoritative treatise on Sanskrit grammar to this day, was written during the Gupta period. ''Shakuntala'', arguably the most famous Indian play, was written by the Gupta-era poet Kalidasa. South India would later also give rise to various kingdoms, the best known of which are the '''Chalukyas''', '''Rashtrakutas''' and '''Vijayanagara''' who ruled from present day Karnataka and the '''Pallavas''', '''Cheras''', '''Pandyas''' and '''Cholas''' who ruled from present day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Among them, the Cholas (c. 300 BCE-1279 CE), who ruled from various capital cities including [[Thanjavur]] and [[Gangaikonda Cholapuram]], are widely recognised to be the most powerful of the South Indian kingdoms, with their territory stretching as far north as Pataliputra and their influence spreading as far east as Sumatra, western Borneo and southern Vietnam at the height of their power. Some of the grandest Hindu and Jain monuments that exist in India were built during this time in South and East India. The Cholas would reach their zenith under the reigns of Rajaraja Chola I (reign: 985-1014), often referred to as Rajaraja the Great, and Rajendra Chola I (reign: 1014-1044), during which their empire would cover virtually the whole of southern India, and they would have tributary states as far as Southeast Asia. The Chola period also saw the construction of many of southern India's greatest monuments, as well as a flourishing of [[Tamil phrasebook|Tamil]] literature. [[North-Eastern India]] was also fairly isolated from the rest of South Asia until the colonial period. The largest and longest kingdom to rule over the Northeast were the '''Ningthouja dynasty''' (33–1891 CE) of [[Manipur]], followed by the '''[[Ahom Kingdom|Ahoms]]''' who, from the 13th to 19th centuries, successfully defended [[Assam]] and neighbouring regions from Mughal expansion. ===Medieval India=== {{Seealso|Mughal Empire|Maratha Empire|Sikhism}} [[Islam|Islamic]] incursions in South Asia started in the 8th century. Gradually the raiders started staying as rulers, and soon much of North India was ruled by Muslims. The most important Muslim rulers were the '''[[Mughal Empire|Mughals]]''' that at its peak covered almost the entire subcontinent (save the southern and northeastern extremities), while the major Hindu force that survived in the North were the '''Rajputs'''. The bravery of the Rajputs in resisting invasion of their land is legendary and celebrated in ballads all over the forts of [[Rajasthan]]. Prominent among the Rajputs was '''Maharana Pratap''', the ruler of [[Chittorgarh]], who spent years in exile fighting '''Akbar''', the third of the Mughals. Eventually, however, the Rajputs were subdued. Some Mughal armies had a high proportion of Rajput officers, although some Rajput rebellions still occurred during the reign of Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb. This period of North India produced the monumental gems of Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal. Hindi and Urdu also took root in medieval North India. During the Islamic period, there were Hindus that converted to Islam, often forcibly, or to avoid the Jizya tax, as told by Muslim chroniclers. [[Sikhism]] was founded by Guru Nanak in [[Punjab]] in the 15th century, while it was under Mughal rule. Conflict between the Sikhs and the Mughals was one of the causes for the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire. Another reason was the rise of the '''[[Maratha Empire]]''' based from [[Maharashtra]], which was started by '''Shivaji.''' and carried on by the '''Peshwas'''. The Marathas established a confederacy that was almost as large as the Mughal Empire. Marathas lost their command over India after the third battle of Panipat, which in turn paved a way for British colonialism. ===Colonial India=== {{Seealso|British Raj|Pacific War}} European traders started visiting India beginning in the late 16th century. Prominent among these were the [[British Empire|British]], [[Danish Empire|Danish]], [[Dutch Empire|Dutch]], [[French Colonial Empire|French]] and the [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]]. Although it was the British who ruled most of South Asia, parts of the subcontinent were ruled by other European nations and independent kingdoms. The British East India Company made [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] their headquarters in 1772. They also established subsidiary cities like [[Mumbai|Bombay]] and [[Chennai|Madras]]. Calcutta later went on to become 'the second city of the empire after [[London]]'. By the 19th century, the British had, one way or the other assumed political control of virtually all of India, though the Portuguese, the Dutch and the French too had their enclaves along the coast. The British would send Indian labourers, policemen and soldiers all over the Empire, resulting in the establishment of Indian diaspora communities all over the world. There was an uprising by South Asian rulers in 1857 which was suppressed, but which prompted the British government to take over from the Company and make India a part of the empire. This period of rule by the crown, 1858–1947, was called the [[British Raj]]. It was a period in which some Indians converted to Christianity, though forcible conversions ended in the British Raj after 1859, and Queen Victoria's proclamation promised to respect the religious faiths of Indians. Resistance to British colonialism, led by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru etc., led to India's independence on 15 August 1947. The same year, British India was partitioned into Hindu-majority [[India]] and Muslim-majority [[Pakistan]]. ===Post-Colonial South Asia=== The partition of India eventually proved to be a major disaster in South Asian history. Several million people were uprooted, Muslims migrated from their homes in areas that would be part of India to live in Pakistan, with Hindus and Sikhs moving the other way. Mobs attacked migrants going both ways; most estimates of the death toll are a few hundred thousand, but some say well over a million. Neither the Indian nor the Pakistani government was happy with the border as the British defined it; some areas, notably [[Kashmir]], are still disputed today and the two countries have fought several wars over these disputes. India continues to experience occasional terrorist attacks, many of which are widely believed to originate in Pakistan and be ordered or assisted by its military-intelligence complex. In 1948, Burma and Ceylon gained independence from Britain, which became [[Myanmar]] and [[Sri Lanka]] respectively. The [[Maldives]] became independent in 1965. In 1950, the Dominion of India was declared a republic after adopting its constitution, while Pakistan did the same in 1956. Pakistan initially had two parts and the eastern part spun off from Pakistan after a bloody war of independence to become [[Bangladesh]] in 1971. In 1953, the Portuguese colony of [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli]] was incorporated to India, while the French government gave off their South Asian colonies to India in 1956. In 1961, the Portuguese colonies of [[Goa]], [[Daman (India)|Daman]] and [[Diu]] were incorporated to India. ==Destinations== * [[Mohenjo-daro]] * [[Harappa]] * [[Patna]] — Formerly known as '''Pataliputra''', this was the capital of the great Maurya and Gupta empires. * [[Thanjavur]] — One of the capitals of the Chola Empire. == See also == * [[South Asian cuisine]] — the food of India and surrounding countries is an important part of the region’s culture. {{PartOfTopic|Historical travel|South Asia}} {{outlinetopic}} ri2zzm4tjzpayrr0p0nm7rgalci2orl 0 168258 5289257 5241019 2026-06-07T22:23:12Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289257 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nisko banner.jpg|pgname=Nisko}} '''Nisko''' is a town in [[Podkarpackie|Subcarpathian Voivodeship]]. == Understand == [[File:City_center_of_Nisko,_Podkarpacie.jpg|thumb|Nisko. Town center]] == Get in == You can get in by buses from [[Lublin]], [[Warsaw]], [[Kraków]]. Railroad is operating and you can use buses to Przeworsk and Stalowa Wola. == Get around == == See == * {{see | name=The Parish of St. Józef Spojieńca in Nisko | alt=Parafia św. Józefa Oblubieńca w Nisku | url=http://www.swjozef.cal24.pl/ | email= | address=ul. Mickiewicza 3 | lat=50.517861 | long=22.142611 | directions= | phone=+48 15 841-20-14 | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2018-11-07 | content= }} == Do == * {{do | name=Sokół_Nisko | alt=Sokół_Nisko football club | url=http://www.sokolnisko.pl/ | email= | address=Tadeusza Kościuszki 20 | lat=50.521473 | long=22.147411 | directions= | phone=+48 15 841 23 03 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Sokół Nisko | image=Nisko - MKS Sokół Nisko - budynek klubowy.jpg | wikidata=Q9339257 | lastedit=2018-11-07 | content= }} == Buy == == Eat == == Drink == == Sleep == == Connect == == Go next == {{IsPartOf|Podkarpackie}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|50.533333|22.133333}} ky0ad9hxobb7dk33t30631itccvqhi0 0 171551 5289311 5279601 2026-06-08T04:04:47Z Coolcaesar 1398300 /* Pros and cons */ Fix typos 5289311 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Thomas Cook 1910 Jamaica Poster cropped.jpg|caption=Poster from Thomas Cook, 1910}} '''Travel agencies''' sell travel products, such as accommodation, transportation and attraction tickets on the behalf of the primary providers, either individually or as part of a package. They can also organize individual or group travel for their clients, at the very least as combinations of [[transportation]] and [[sleep|accommodation]]. While online booking and [[aggregators]] have disrupted the travel business, travel agencies still dominate some markets, such as [[business travel]] and [[round the world flights]]. ==Understand== [[File:Nasmir Tour and Travel Agency.jpg|thumb|A travel agency in [[Penang]], [[Malaysia]]]] Travel agencies have been around since the 19th century. A travel agent is usually a good option for a journey which extends beyond a traveller's previous experience of nature, culture, language or [[travel in developing countries|low-income countries]]. Although most agencies are willing to service most general bookings (e.g. flight and hotel), many agents specialise in particular types or aspects of travel, budget ranges or destinations. It can be better to use an agent who frequently books similar trips to yours. Take a look at what trips the agent is promoting, whether on a website or in a shop window. Some agents may mainly sell complete package trips pre-planned by their head office or another agent; at the other extreme some agents may be prepared to plan a complete trip in detail for a client, including theatre bookings etc. You may engage with a travel agent by calling into a physical shop, or by phoning either the shop or a central call center. If you are booking a straightforward package, then you may book it online using the agent's website. ==Pros and cons== Much online advice about travel agencies is provided by the business itself, and might have a bias toward using a travel agency. * [[Time management|Saving time]] before the journey. While some people see the planning process as a pleasure in itself, others might prefer to leave the effort to a travel agent. * They may offer better deals for group or corporate travel. * An international travel agent can be assumed to handle language and culture barriers between the client and the destination. * The travel agent's deal usually provides some [[travel insurance]] perks itself. They may have different terms for cancellation – by you or because of bankruptcy or some force majeure – than a direct booking with an airline or hotel would have. * A travel agent's knowledge about the destination is usually up to date, including the [[stay safe|risk factors]] and information from [[travel advisories]]. * An established travel agent could be more reliable. They can be expected to select suppliers with a good track record. If you have complaints, the law might give you a stronger case against a domestic travel agency, than you would have against a foreign carrier or resort. A travel agent might also be more dependent on goodwill than more anonymous service providers. If you travel with a legacy airline and sleep at an international hotel chain, the opposite could however be true. * A travel agent might offer a credit plan for later payment. * You are less likely to make an expensive mix-up with a travel agent – for instance booking a flight to [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham in England]] and a hotel in [[Birmingham (Alabama)|Birmingham in Alabama]]; or booking the wrong date. * A travel agent can help to re-arrange your itinerary if it becomes disrupted during your trip – if airline flight times change or weather disrupts travel. Depending on the cause of the disruption and the consumer protection rules in the country where you book, the travel agent may have to bear some of the costs of these re-arrangements. * A travel agent can be helpful in dealing with [[visa]] bureaucracy. In some cases embassies may require applicants to deal with accredited travel agencies rather than with the embassy directly. * A travel agent might be able to book flight tickets that involve changing flights between different airlines that do not have a codesharing agreement, taking some responsibility in case of cancellations and delays. * For some kinds of holidays (e.g. [[cruise ships|cruises]]), travel agents can sometimes offer bonus perks that can't be got by booking directly, such as additional on-board spending credit (although it is worth checking against any line's own published offers.) There are some downsides. * In most cases, a travel agency is more expensive than if you had made all the bookings yourself. They can levy a fixed fee or a percentage of the original price. * Flights on low-cost carriers or stays at budget hotels are not always offered or supported. * When a travel agency sells you a "tour package," it usually means a set of reservations or vouchers booked in your name, but you will have to make contact with each vendor separately to redeem them. [[Escorted tours]] provide a more seamless experience. * You will need to contact the travel agency to make amendments or special requests for your trip as the ability to do this with the airline or hotel directly may not be possible. This is a problem if the request is made outside the travel agent’s business hours. * A travel agent might have an exclusive deal with an airline alliance or a hotel chain, which limits their options. * Travel agents might not offer the precise itinerary you are looking for, or only as a tailor-made choice at a markup. * Travel agents, especially younger ones, may have never visited your desired destination and may be unfamiliar with subtle but important legal and practical differences. For example, an inexperienced travel agent may book a hotel directly facing a highway, where you will be kept up all night by the noise of the largest cargo trucks you have ever seen. * In most countries, travel agents do not have to undergo formal education or take a licensing examination, and have no fiduciary duty to clients; they have no legal duty to place your interests ahead of their own, and even if they do have one, it is not necessarily enforced. * Agents with paltry salaries who expect never to deal with you again may not have a personal interest in making a good deal for you. It increases the risk they will focus on closing a sale and making their sales numbers, even if that means you get some awkward arrangements. * As a client of a travel agency, you may miss out on earning loyalty bonus points from airlines and hotels. Travel agents may also not be in a position to process award travel redemptions on your behalf. * Travel agents may have difficulty in booking some aspects of a trip – a small hotel may not appear in the agent's booking system, or a local express train may be quicker than the bus connection that they can book. * It's not unheard of that booking with a given company (e.g. a cruise line) once via a travel agent will assign your account with them to that agent. This can cause issues with future direct bookings that are either ultimately benign (the agent getting commission for sales they had nothing to do with) or deeply frustrating (the company insisting on you putting any amendments through "your" agent). ==See also== * [[Aggregators]] * [[Budget travel]] * [[Escorted tours]] * [[Guided tours]] * [[Organizing a group trip]] {{outlinetopic}} {{PartOfTopic|Preparation}} bnw0oqln0n08e58qum1n37vfr9nr6ml 0 174060 5289194 5254982 2026-06-07T19:42:54Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289194 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Philippines National Parks banner.jpg}} The [[Philippines]] has over 240 '''national parks and protected areas''', encompassing about 15% of the country's land area. They are managed by the Philippines' '''Department of Environment and Natural Resources''' (DENR) through its Biodiversity Management Bureau. [[File:Minalungao Protected National Park.jpg|thumb|Minalungao National Park]] ==Understand== The Philippine national park and protected area system date back to the American colonial era. The first national parks established were nature reserves in Bataan (Lamao), Laguna (Caliraya), Negros Occidental ([[La Carlota]]), Zamboanga, Pampanga ([[Mount Arayat]]) and Isabela. Forests were soon included, starting with Mount Makiling. The first formal national park is Mount Arayat National Park in Pampanga, founded in 1932. Further areas were added since the postwar era, and the present system have been outlined in the National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Act in 1992. Under NIPAS, protected areas in the Philippines are categorized as: '''national parks''', '''protected areas''', '''natural monuments''', '''protected landscapes''', '''protected landscapes and seascapes''', '''protected seascapes''', '''game refuges and bird sanctuaries''', '''resource reserves''', '''managed resource protected areas''', '''marine reserves''', '''watershed forest reserves''', '''natural biotic areas''', '''wildlife sanctuaries''', and '''wilderness areas'''. Our guide rather goes on a simpler approach, dividing things into national parks and protected landscapes, i.e. all those not categorized as national parks. ==Fees and permits== Generally no fees are paid and permits have to be secured for day trips, but those intending to set up camp have to get permits from a DENR office, usually outside and far from park limits. ==National parks== There are 94 designated national parks in the Philippines, the latest additions being in [[Cagayan Valley]]. A shaded <span style="background-color:#CCFFFF; color: black;">background</span> indicates a park designated as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. ===Luzon=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Name !! Location !! Image !! Area !! Established |- | {{marker|name=[[Aurora Memorial National Park]]|wikidata=Q4822573}} || [[Aurora (province)|Aurora]] and [[Nueva Ecija]] || || {{convert|5676|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Balbasang-Balbalan National Park]]|wikidata=Q804673}} || [[Kalinga]] || || {{convert|1338|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Bangan Hill National Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Bayombong]], [[Nueva Vizcaya]] || || {{convert|13.90|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Bataan National Park]]|wikidata=Q810692}} || [[Bataan]] || || {{convert|23688|ha|abbr=on}} || 1945 |- | {{marker|name=Biak-na-bato National Park|wikidata=Q855269}} || [[San Miguel (Bulacan)|San Miguel]], [[Bulacan]] || || {{convert|854|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Caramoan National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Caramoan]], [[Camarines Sur]] || || {{convert|347|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Cassamata Hill National Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Abra]] || || {{convert|67|ha|abbr=on}} || 1972 |- | {{marker|name=Fuyot Springs National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Ilagan]], [[Isabela (province)|Isabela]] || || {{convert|819|ha|abbr=on}} || 1938 |- | {{marker|name=Hundred Islands National Park|wikidata=Q1155369}} || [[Alaminos]], [[Pangasinan]] || || {{convert|1676|ha|abbr=on}} || 1940 |- | {{marker|name=Libmanan Caves National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Libmanan]], [[Camarines Sur]] || || {{convert|19.40|ha|abbr=on}} || 1934 |- | {{marker|name=Luneta National Park|wikidata=Q2306339}} || [[Manila/Ermita|Ermita]], [[Manila]] || || {{convert|58|ha|abbr=on}} || 1955 |- | {{marker|name=Minalungao National Park|wikidata=}} || [[General Tinio]], [[Nueva Ecija]] || || {{convert|2018|ha|abbr=on}} || 1967 |- | {{marker|name=Mount Arayat National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Arayat]], [[Pampanga]] || || {{convert|3715|ha|abbr=on}} || 1930 |- | {{marker|name=[[Mount Data|Mount Data National Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Benguet]] and [[Mountain Province]] || || {{convert|5512|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Mount Iglit-Baco National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Baco]], [[Mindoro]] || || {{convert|5676|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Mount Pulag|Mount Pulag National Park]]|wikidata=Q948670}} || [[Benguet]], [[Ifugao]], and [[Nueva Vizcaya]] || || {{convert|11150|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Naujan Lake National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Naujan]], [[Mindoro]] || || {{convert|21655|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Ilocos Sur]] || || {{convert|5676|ha|abbr=on}} || 1963 |- | {{marker|name=Olongapo Naval Base Perimeter National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Olongapo]], [[Zambales]] || || {{convert|9|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Pagsanjan Gorge National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Pagsanjan]], [[Laguna]] || || {{convert|153|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Paoay Lake National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Paoay]], [[Ilocos Norte]] || || {{convert|340|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Quezon Memorial Circle|Quezon Memorial Circle National Park]]|wikidata=Q3543369}} || [[Quezon City]] || || {{convert|23|ha|abbr=on}} || 1975 |} ===Visayas=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Name !! Location !! Image !! Area !! Established |- | {{marker|name=[[Bulabog Putian National Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Iloilo]] || || {{convert|854|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Springs National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Carcar]], [[Cebu Island|Cebu]] || || {{convert|58|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Tacloban]], [[Leyte]] || || {{convert|364|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | | {{marker|name=McArthur Landing Memorial National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Palo]], [[Leyte]] || || {{convert|7|ha|abbr=on}} || |} ===Mindanao=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Name !! Location !! Image !! Area !! Established |- | {{marker|name=Lake Butig National Park|wikidata=}} || Butig, [[Lanao del Sur]] || || {{convert|68|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Lake Dapao National Park|wikidata=}} || Pualas, [[Lanao del Sur]] || || {{convert|1500|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Mado Hot Spring National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Datu Odin Sinsuat]], [[Maguindanao]] || || {{convert|48|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Mount Dajo National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Jolo Island]], [[Sulu]] || || {{convert|213|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | | {{marker|name=Pantuwaraya Lake National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Marawi]], [[Lanao del Sur]] || || {{convert|20|ha|abbr=on}} || |} ===Palawan=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Name !! Location !! Image !! Area !! Established |- bgcolor="#CCFFFF" | {{marker|name=Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park|wikidata=}} || [[Puerto Princesa]], [[Palawan]] || || {{convert|22202|ha|abbr=on}} || |} ==Protected landscapes== Our list of protected areas include all the other types of nature reserves under NIPAS, from natural parks to wilderness areas. ===Natural parks=== There are 25 natural parks as of 2010, the last addition being [[Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park]]. ====Luzon==== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Name !! Location !! Image !! Area !! Established |- | {{marker|name=Apo Reef Natural Park|wikidata=}} || [[San Jose (Mindoro)|San Jose]], [[Mindoro]] || || {{convert|15792|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Bicol Natural Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Camarines Norte]] and [[Camarines Sur]] || || {{convert|5201|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Bongsanglay Natural Park|wikidata=}} || Batuan, [[Masbate]] || || {{convert|48|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Mount Bulusan|Bulusan Natural Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Sorsogon]] || || {{convert|244|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[Kalbario-Patapat Natural Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Ilocos Norte]] || || {{convert|3800|ha|abbr=on}} || 2007 |- | {{marker|name=[[Mayon Volcano|Mayon Volcano Natural Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Albay]] || || {{convert|5776|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=[[Mount Isarog|Mount Isarog National Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Camarines Sur]] || || {{convert|10112|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=[[North Sierra Madre Natural Park]]|wikidata=}} || [[Isabela (province)|Isabela]] || || {{convert|359486|ha|abbr=on}} || |} ===Natural monuments=== There are 4 designated natural monuments, which are mostly small features which are protected for their special character. *{{marker|name=Bessang Pass|wikidata=Q830062}} ({{convert|693|ha|abbr=on}}) — [[Ilocos Sur]] *{{marker|name=[[Chocolate Hills]]|wikidata=Q977422}} ({{convert|14145|ha|abbr=on}}) — [[Bohol]] ===Protected landscapes=== ====Luzon==== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! 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Established |- | {{marker|name=Amro River Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Casiguran]], [[Aurora (province)|Aurora]] || || {{convert|6471|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- |- | {{marker|name=Bigbiga Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Narvacan]], [[Ilocos Sur]] || || {{convert|136|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=Buenavista Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Buenavista (Quezon)|Buenavista]], [[Quezon (province)|Quezon]] || || {{convert|284|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=Casecnan Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Aurora (province)|Aurora]], [[Nueva Ecija]], [[Nueva Vizcaya]] || || {{convert|88846|ha|abbr=on}} || |- | {{marker|name=Dinadiawan River Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Dipaculao]], [[Aurora (province)|Aurora]] || || {{convert|244|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=Hinulugang Taktak Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Antipolo]], [[Rizal]] || || {{convert|3800|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=[[Libunao Protected Landscape]]|wikidata=}} || [[Ilocos Sur]] || || {{convert|47|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=[[Lidlidda Protected Landscape]]|wikidata=}} || [[Ilocos Sur]] || || {{convert|1157|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=Magapit Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Lal-lo]], [[Cagayan]] || || {{convert|3404|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=Manleluag Spring Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Mangatarem]], [[Pangasinan]] || || {{convert|1935|ha|abbr=on}} || 2004 |- | {{marker|name=Maulawin Spring Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Guinayangan]], [[Quezon (province)|Quezon]] || || {{convert|149|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=[[Mount Banahaw|Mount Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape]]|wikidata=}} || [[Laguna]] and [[Quezon]] || || {{convert|10901|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=[[Mount Palay-Palay–Mataas-na-Gulod Protected Landscape]]|wikidata=}} || [[Cavite]] and [[Batangas]] || || {{convert|3973|ha|abbr=on}} || 2007 |- | {{marker|name=Pamitinan Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Rodriguez]], [[Rizal]] || || {{convert|600|ha|abbr=on}} || 1996 |- | {{marker|name=Quezon Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Quezon (province)|Quezon]] || || {{convert|938|ha|abbr=on}} || 2003 |- | {{marker|name=Quirino Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Quirino]] || || {{convert|164364|ha|abbr=on}} || 2005 |- | {{marker|name=Roosevelt Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Bataan]] || || {{convert|786|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=Santa Lucia Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Ilocos Sur]] || || {{convert|174|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=Simbahan-Talagas Protected Landscape|wikidata=}} || [[Dinalungan]], [[Aurora (province)|Aurora]] || || {{convert|2267|ha|abbr=on}} || 2000 |- | {{marker|name=[[Taal Volcano|Taal Volcano Protected Landscape]]|wikidata=}} || [[Batangas]] || || {{convert|62292|ha|abbr=on}} || 1996 |} ==Stay safe== ==Respect== {{outlinetopic}} {{PartOfTopic|National parks|the Philippines}} scyuli15ddn4p20lcd7cj63gqqpurom 0 177299 5289258 5288937 2026-06-07T22:24:24Z AlasdairW 1812 /* Get in */ still works 5289258 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Kinross banner Loch Leven.jpg}} '''Kinross''' is a small town in [[Perth and Kinross]], 13 miles south of Perth. With a population of 5650 in 2021, it stands on the shores of Loch Leven, with the scarp of the Lomond Hills looming to the east and a mysterious giant golf ball to the west. The reason to visit is to take the boat across the loch to the island castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was held captive but escaped. Another island in the loch may be the place where Macbeth's theatrical fate was first written down. == Understand == [[File:Radome, Balado Bridge airfield - geograph.org.uk - 819522.jpg | thumb | 300px | The golf ball at Balado Bridge ]] '''The Lomond Hills''' are volcanic crags that force the route from the Fife coast (nowadays the M90) to pass this way before crossing the Ochil hills towards Perth. Kinross thus grew up as a market town in a fertile lowland plain. From 1890 it was the county town of the small county of Kinross-shire. In 1927 the county council adopted the sturdy slogan “For all time”, which turned out to mean until 1930 when the county was amalgamated with Perthshire. There isn't a physical tourist information centre, but see [https://www.facebook.com/visitlochleven Visit Loch Leven] online. == Get in == {{marker | name=Junction 6 of M90 | type=go | lat=56.2084 | long=-3.4364 }} is the transport hub for Kinross. West side is a service area and hotel, and A971 heads west to join A911 towards Stirling. East side is a [https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/14974/Kinross-Park-and-Ride Park & Ride]{{cbignore}} with 126 spaces, and an inter-city bus stop. [https://www.citylink.co.uk/ Citylink] Bus M90 / M92 runs every 30 min from [[Edinburgh]], taking 50 min via Halbeath P&R (for [[Dunfermline]]) and continuing to Broxden P&R on the edge of Perth. From Broxden they fan out to [[Perth (Scotland) | Perth]] town centre, or to [[Pitlochry]], [[Aviemore]] and [[Inverness]], or to [[Dundee]] and [[Aberdeen]]. Stagecoach Bus X56 runs hourly from Edinburgh via Halbeath P&R and Kelty to Kinross P&R, Kinross town centre (by Green Hotel), Milnathort and Bridge of Earn, and Perth town centre near the railway station. [https://www.ember.to/ Ember Electric Bus] also glides hourly from Edinburgh via Kinross P&R to Dundee. Megabus doesn't stop here, but their website offers Citylink services. == Get around == {{mapframe | 56.200 | -3.390 | height=500 | width=500 | zoom=12 }} From the P&R to town centre and on to the boat pier is only a mile. You'll need a car to get round the loch, for instance to climb The Bishop. == See == * '''Loch Leven''' is the shallow freshwater lake east side of town: it may be the crater of a meteor impact. It’s triangular, 4 miles long by 1½ miles wide, and is drained from its southeast tip by the River Leven, which flows east to the coast at [[Leven]]. In the early 19th century the upper river was canalised, the surrounding wetland drained for farming, and the level of the loch dropped by almost 5 feet. So its islands enlarged while new ones appeared. Much wetland remains, and the islands provide safe nesting for both resident and migratory birds, such as pink-footed geese in their thousands. The area is therefore a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). * {{see | name=Loch Leven Castle | alt= | url=https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/lochleven-castle/ | email= | address=Kinross KY13 8UF | lat=56.2008 | long=-3.3919 | directions=10 min ferry from Kinross pier | phone=+44 7836 313769 | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Oct daily 10AM-4PM | price=Adult £10, conc £9, child £6, HS free | wikidata=Q514388 | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Mary Stuart was only six days old when in 1542 her father James V died, and she became Queen of Scotland. At first, regents ruled the country while she lived mostly in France. Her husbands were short-lived: first Francis II of France, then Lord Darnley; Mary promptly married Bothwell who was suspected of Darnley's murder. In 1567 the pair of them were overthrown, and Mary was imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle and forced to abdicate. She made several attempts to escape and succeeded in 1568: the scene of her being rowed away has graced innumerable historical romances. She made her way to England thinking her cousin Queen Elizabeth would protect her — big mistake. The castle was built around 1300 and took up almost all of what was then a much smaller island, and an early visitor under duress was King Alexander III. In the 17th century it ceased to be a residence and fell derelict. It's now in the keeping of Historic Environment Scotland. You can stroll the peaceful woodlands while awaiting the return ferry. This only has capacity for 12, so on summer weekends best book your visit. }} * {{marker | type=see | name=St Serfs Inch | lat=56.1897 | long=-3.3573 }} is the largest island in the loch. You'll probably just admire it through binoculars as there are no regular boat trips. Its ruined Augustinian monastery or priory is 12th century but stands on the site of a much older Culdee foundation. Macbeth’s theatrical fate may have been first written here, as its canon Andrew of Wyntoun related the witches’ prophecies in the ''Orygynale Cronykil of Scotland''. This was written circa 1420 and Shakespeare drew on this source. Wyntoun also described [[Robin Hood]], who first appeared in legend in the 13th century. * {{see | name=Burleigh Castle | alt= | url=https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/burleigh-castle/ | email= | address=Burleigh Rd, Milnathort KY13 9GG | lat=56.2259 | long=-3.4065 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Sep: M Tu Th F and first Sa Su of month 9:30AM-5PM | price= | wikipedia=Burleigh Castle | wikidata=Q2238800 | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=15th-century tower house. The exterior grounds are always accessible. No parking here, park in Milnathort and walk up. }} * {{marker | name=Orwell Standing Stones | type=see | lat=56.2239 | long=-3.3734 }} are in a field by A911, one 7 ft tall the other 9½ ft. Prehistoric burial remains were found beneath them and in the nearby fields. There's nowhere to park on the busy narrow main road but you may be able to pull onto the grassy verge. * {{marker | type=see | name=[https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/loch-leven RSPB Loch Leven] | lat=56.1766 | long=-3.3549 }} has bird hides, always open. The visitor centre is open daily 10AM-5PM, cafe to 4PM. The area is free but the car park costs £3. * {{marker | type=see | name=Scotlandwell | lat=56.200 | long=-3.315 }} has been a spa and pilgrimage site since Roman times for its spring bubbling out of the hillside. Robert the Bruce is said to have been cured of leprosy here. By the 19th century it was “an almost unapproachable slough of mire and filth" but village and well were refurbished in the 1850s and again in modern times. * {{marker | type=see | name=The golf ball | lat=56.210 | long=-3.460 }} west of town is the radar dome of a former Ministry of Defence (MOD) communications base, containing a large dish antenna. Balado Bridge was an RAF airfield 1942-57 then from 1985 to 2006 was a Satcom II Satellite Ground Listening Station. From 1997 to 2014 the nearby fields hosted “T in the Park” music festival, which then moved to Strathallan Castle then folded. The airfield’s hard standing nowadays supports a fine array of chicken sheds. The MOD sold the site in 2007; in the years since it's been back on the market with an asking price of £1 million. The main blockhouse is claimed to be proof against chemical and nuclear attack and chickens. No public access to the site but you see enough from the road. * {{marker | type=see | name=[https://www.tullibolecastle.com/ Tullibole Castle] | lat=56.1883 | long=-3.5280 }} off A977 is a 17th-century tower house, and nowadays a posh event venue. == Do == [[File:Coming in to land - geograph.org.uk - 1742181.jpg | thumb | 300px | Glider over Portmoak]] * '''Loch Leven Heritage Trail''' circles the loch. It's firm going and barrier free — 13 miles to go round, so maybe one to cycle rather than walk. * '''The Bishop''' is the scarp of the Lomond Hills that rises steeply east of the loch. The best path starts opposite Portmoak Church 400 yards north of Scotlandwell. There are various rock formations, the most striking being the 30-foot Carlin Maggie, said to be a petrified witch. * '''Glenfarg Folk Club''' meet every Monday night at 8PM in the back of the Green Hotel, see "Sleep". * {{marker | type=do | name= Kirkgate Park | lat=56.2015 | long=-3.4127 }} has shoreline walks, a children's play area, grass amphitheatre and wildflower labyrinth. * '''[https://www.kinrossgolfclub.co.uk/ Kinross Golf Club]''' is east side of the village, access by the lane opposite Green Hotel. They have two 18-hole courses. * {{do | name=Milnathort Golf Club | alt=Burleigh GC | url=https://www.milnathortgolfclub.co.uk/ | email= | address=South St, Milnathort KY13 9AX | lat=56.2259 | long=-3.4193 | directions= | phone=+44 1577 864069 | tollfree= | hours= | price=18 holes £30 | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=9 hole golf course, the clubhouse has a bar and restaurant. }} * {{do | name=Scottish Gliding Centre | alt= | url=https://scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/ | email= | address=Portmoak Airfield KY13 9JJ | lat=56.1889 | long=-3.3219 | directions=off B920 | phone=+44 1592 840543 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Gliding for beginners and the experienced, launching by winch or tug plane to soar over the ridges. }} * '''Paragliders''' also launch off the steep Bishop hill. * '''Lochore Meadows''' is a park and water activities centre 2 miles south of Loch Leven, around Loch Ore which formed through mining subsidence. Mary Pit colliery headgear still stands. == Buy == * {{buy | name=Sainsbury's | alt= | url=https://stores.sainsburys.co.uk/2217/kinross | email= | address=65 Station Rd KY13 8FH | lat=56.207134 | long=-3.433743 | directions=at P&R | phone=+44 1577 885000 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 8AM-10PM | price= | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Large supermarket, doesn't have a filling station, but there are charging points in the P&R. }} * {{buy | name=Caulders Garden Centre | alt= | url=https://www.caulders.co.uk/ | email= | address=Turfhills KY13 0NQ | lat= | long= | directions=next to M90 service station | phone=+44 1577 863327 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM-5:30PM | price= | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Garden centre with cafe. }} == Eat == [[File:Wellhouse, Scotlandwell - geograph.org.uk - 4393647.jpg | thumb | 300px | The well at Scotlandwell ]] * '''Budget eats''' in town centre are Reminisce (Tu-Su 9AM-4PM), La Casanova (Th-M 4-9PM), [https://www.therajmahalkinross.co.uk/ Raj Mahal] (daily 5-10PM) and [https://www.unorthodoxroasters.co.uk/ Unorthodox Roasters] (daily 9:30AM-5PM). * {{eat | name=Muirs Inn | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/muirsinn/ | email= | address=49 Muirs KY13 8AU | lat=56.2111 | long=-3.4248 | directions= | phone=+44 1577 862270 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Inn opened in the 1800s with restaurant, bar and four guest bedrooms. }} * {{eat | name=Grouse and Claret | alt= | url=https://www.grouseandclaret.com/ | email= | address=Heatheryford KY13 0NQ | lat=56.2038 | long=-3.4433 | directions= | phone=+44 1577 864212 | tollfree= | hours=Su W Th noon-5PM; F Sa noon-2PM, 7-9PM | price= | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Great little restaurant just west of town, whose name correctly intuits just what you were seeking. They also have accommodation in a detached 3-bedroom cottage, sleeps six. }} * '''Milnathort''' has the Village Inn, open Su-Th 3-11PM, F Sa 3PM-midnight. * {{eat | name=Lochend Farm Shop | alt= | url=https://www.lochendfarmshop.co.uk/ | email=office@lochendfarmshop.co.uk | address=Scotlandwell KY13 9JQ | lat= | long= | directions=next to Gliding Centre | phone=+44 1592 840745 | tollfree= | hours=Daily 9AM-5PM (Hot food served until 4PM) | price= | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=A quiet farm shop serving soups, hot rolls, paninis and cakes; eat in or take away. }} == Drink == * {{drink | name=Loch Leven Brewery | alt= | url=https://www.lochleven.beer/ | email= | address=The Muirs KY13 8AS | lat= | long= | directions=opposite Green Hotel | phone=+44 1577 864881 | tollfree= | hours=Tap room Tu-Th 4-9PM, F 4-10PM, Sa noon-10PM, Su 2-8PM | price= | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Brews four different beers, with shop and tap room pub. }} * '''[https://www.theginlaboratory.com/ Gin Laboratory]''' behind Green Hotel shows you how it's made, then you mix your own bottle. == Sleep == [[File:Kinross House - geograph.org.uk - 1210362.jpg | thumb | 300px | Kinross House ]] * {{sleep | name=Travelodge | alt= | url=https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/213/Kinross-M90-hotel | email= | address=Jcn 6 of M90 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+44 871 984 6151 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £90 | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Efficient chain hotel within motorway service station. }} * {{sleep | name=Gallowhill Camping and Caravan Park | alt= | url=https://www.gallowhillcc.com/ | email= | address=Gallowhill Farm KY13 0RD | lat=56.2168 | long=-3.4432 | directions= | phone=+44 1577 862364 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Tent £24, hook-up £32 | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Dog-friendly site open Apr-Oct, some gripes about noise, caravans packed too close together, and you need a supply of £1 coins for hot water. }} * {{sleep | name=The Green Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.green-hotel.com/ | email= | address=2 The Muirs KY13 6AS | lat=56.2084 | long=-3.4239 | directions= | phone=+44 1577 863467 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £150 | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=46 room hotel, established in the 18th century as a coaching inn, where the Queensferry to Perth stagecoach changed horses. Generally good, some decor tired. }} * {{sleep | name=Kirklands Hotel | alt= | url=https://thekirklandshotel.com/ | email= | address=20 High St KY13 8AN | lat= | long= | directions=100 yards north of Salutation | phone=+44 1577 863313 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £100 | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Value-for-money hotel with 8 rooms. }} * {{sleep | name=Salutation Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/salutationhotel19 | email= | address=99 High St KY13 8AA | lat=56.2042 | long=-3.4209 | directions= | phone=+44 1577 865722 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double £80 | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=More like a pub with rooms. }} * {{marker | type=sleep | name=[https://www.kinrosshouse.com/ Kinross House] | lat=56.2035 | long=-3.4099 }} is a grand 17th-century mansion just north of the park and ferry jetty. It's not a hotel but you can hire the lot for big events such as weddings, 24 rooms, sleeps 48. It's also possible to use the spa as a day visitor. Daniel Defoe the author of Robinson Crusoe sang its praises, though he obviously decided that the islands in the loch weren't quite the setting he was looking for. *'''M90 junction 3''', ten miles south on the edge of [[Dunfermline]], has a cluster of accommodation and other amenities. == Connect == [[File:The escape of Mary, Queen of Scots from Loch Leven Castle Met DP890151.jpg | thumb | 300px | MQOS dithers over her next destination ]] As of March 2025, Kinross and its approach roads have 4G from Three and Vodafone, and 5G from EE and O2. {{listing | name=Loch Leven Community Library | alt= | url=https://www.culturepk.org.uk/your-local-library/loch-leven-community-library/ | email= | address=Community Campus KY13 8FG | lat=56.2161 | long=-3.4261 | directions= | phone=+44 1577 867205| tollfree= | hours=M 10AM-1PM, Tu-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-3PM | price= | lastedit=2024-04-17 | content=Library with WiFi and a public computer, printer and scanner. }} == Go next == * South to [[Dunfermline]], birthplace of tycoon Andrew Carnegie, to see the abbey. * West to the lyrically-named Yetts of Muckhart, which is just a road junction. Either continue west to scenic [[Dollar]] and eventually [[Stirling]], or branch north through Glen Devon, one of the most attractive glens of Scotland, to descend the other side via Gleneagles. * Falkland Palace is a few miles east of Kinross, see [[Glenrothes]]. * Further east in [[Fife]] is the East Neuk with charming fishing villages such as [[Anstruther]], and the highlight is classy [[St Andrews]]. * North to [[Perth (Scotland) | Perth]], an agreeable small city, with Scone Palace a few miles northeast. {{routebox | image1=UK-Motorway-M90.svg | imagesize1=50 | directionl1=S | majorl1=[[Edinburgh]] | minorl1=[[Dunfermline]] | directionr1=S | minorr1=[[Perth (Scotland) | Perth]] | majorr1=[[Dundee]]/[[Inverness]] | image2=UK road A91.svg | imagesize2=40 | directionl2=SW | majorl2=[[Stirling]] | minorl2=[[Dollar]] | directionr2=NE | minorr2=junction [[Image:UK road A92.svg|30px]] ([[Dundee]]) | majorr2=[[St Andrews]] }} {{geo|56.2124|-3.4288}} {{IsPartOf|Perth and Kinross}} {{usablecity}} b7niugmo14jvvjsya9n0r8e0k2zz0z5 0 177901 5289071 5284557 2026-06-07T14:43:21Z Borgenland 2282829 /* Get in */ 5289071 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Porac''' is a town in southwestern [[Pampanga]]. Situated at the foot of the Mount Pinatubo massif and the Central Luzon plains, it combines cultural heritage and natural wonders within its territory, despite challenges brought by the Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991 and encroaching urbanization from nearby [[Angeles]]. ==Understand== {{mapframe}} Porac has long been an agricultural town, established by the Spanish in the 1590s. In 1991, the town was devastated by ashfall caused by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, part of which lies within Porac. Pinatubo further inflicted misery on the town as it filled its main river, the Pasig-Potrero with lahar and buried villages under volcanic mud. Despite this, Porac recovered as displaced residents were resettled in planned communities, and the barangays north of the Pasig-Potrero have been virtually consumed by the urban conurbation of neighboring [[Angeles City]], while those south of the river, including the town center, retain their rural vibes. ==Get in== For private vehicles, the fastest way to enter Porac is through the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), which has an exit in Porac. Those using public transportation usually switch vehicles in [[Angeles]] and take jeepneys traversing the Angeles-Porac-[[Floridablanca]]-Dinalupihan Road. Fares from Angeles to downtown Porac cost P26. There are also jeepneys running from Guagua to Porac via [[Santa Rita]] and from [[San Fernando (Pampanga)|San Fernando]] via FVR Megadike. There is also a direct connection to Dinalupihan in [[Bataan]]. The main transport terminal is in Porac Public Market. Capillary roads connect Porac with [[Bacolor]] and [[Guagua]]. ==Get around== Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town. ==See== * {{see | name=Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church | alt=Porac Church | url= | email= | address=Ortigas Street, Poblacion | lat=15.072388 | long=120.539951 | directions=Near the town hall | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church (Porac) | wikidata=Q18750519 | lastedit=2026-05-29 | content=A Baroque church dating to 1872. It was damaged during World War II, but was restored in the 1980s. Its four-storey belfry was reduced to three storeys by an earthquake in 2019. }} * {{see | name=Mount Pinatubo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=15.144976 | long=120.349404 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mount Pinatubo | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=Inevitably associated with the town, the volcano is the biggest draw in the area, particularly its crater lake and the lunar landscapes created along its gullies following the 1991 eruptions. }} * {{see | name=Dara Falls | alt=Darabulbul Falls | url= | email= | address=Jalung | lat=15.066046 | long=120.526237 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=A set of four cascades. Its name was shortened because its last syllables are also the Filipino word for pubic hair. }} * {{see | name=Pio Chapel | alt=San Vicente Ferrer Chapel | url= | email= | address=Barangay Pio | lat=15.047993 | long=120.517392 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pio Chapel | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=The first known circular chapel in the Philippines, built in 1861. Damaged by the 1991 Pinatubo eruption and a 2019 earthquake, it was controversially repaired in a DIY manner by locals amid limited funds and lack of advice from conservationists. }} * {{see | name=Miyamit Falls | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sapang Uwak | lat=15.120610 | long=120.418326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=A waterfall on the Mount Pinatubo massif. A permit from the municipal hall is needed before entering. }} * {{see | name=Tutulari Avatar Gorge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Inararo | lat=15.158215 | long=120.461163 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=A gorge named in part because it resembles the setting from the film ''Avatar'' (the one with blue aliens). }} * {{see | name=Hacienda Dolores Chapel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Porac Access Road, Hacienda Dolores | lat=15.097010 | long=120.525711 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=A Spanish-era Roman Catholic barangay chapel, built in 1838 and repaired following damage caused by the 2019 earthquake. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Sandbox | alt= | url=http://www.alviera.ph/sandbox/ | email= | address=Sapang Uwak, Porac | lat=15.11287 | long=120.51037 | directions=At the vicinity of SCTEX Porac Exit | phone= | tollfree= | hours=9AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=Part of the Alviera private development, it has a giant swing and an obstacle course. Being in a relatively dry area near Mount Pinatubo, it can become hot during the months of March to May, so prepare to get sunburned. }} * {{do | name=Inararo Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=One of many trails leading to Mount Pinatubo and its crater lake, with a duration of 8-10 hours and length of {{cvt|40|km}} that is thankfully covered by 4x4 drives through gullies clogged with lahar. Although the trail's jump-off point is actually in Sapang Bato in Angeles City, the majority of the route passes through Porac and usually includes stops at other attractions along the Pinatubo massif such as Puning Hot Springs, Tutulari Gorge and Ana-an Falls. The route also passes through the ancestral domain of the indigenous Aeta communities and provides opportunities for those seeking to combine cultural experiences with the hike, especially as most guides are also resident Aetas. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Porac Public Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=General Luna Street, Cangatba | lat=15.071800611225052 | long=120.54404344424033| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Puregold Porac | alt= | url= | email= | address=Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan Road, Cangatba | lat=15.071397 | long=120.542489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-24 | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Nasi Ya | alt= | url= | email=nasiyaporac@yahoo.com | address=Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan Road, Jalung | lat=15.053936 | long=120.535333 | directions= | phone=+63 999 990 1299 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2026-05-09 | content=Restaurant serving Kapampangan, FIlipino and Asian cuisine. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Blue Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Manibaug Pasig | lat=15.130710 | long=120.537013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-18 | content= }} ==Stay safe== Climbing Mount Pinatubo is not for the faint hearted. Permits are required to undertake the hike, and will only be given to those with climbing experience. It is best to arrange such trips with a reputable tour operator. ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | placename=Porac | image1=E1 (Philippines).svg | image1a=SCTEX new logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Angeles]] | minorl1= | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Olongapo]] | minorr1=[[Floridablanca]] | link1= | caption1= }} {{IsPartOf|Southwest Pampanga}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} 4tggnpzl6xvlb5lhgck73en4rjq50gh 5289077 5289071 2026-06-07T14:49:20Z Borgenland 2282829 /* Get around */ 5289077 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Porac''' is a town in southwestern [[Pampanga]]. Situated at the foot of the Mount Pinatubo massif and the Central Luzon plains, it combines cultural heritage and natural wonders within its territory, despite challenges brought by the Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991 and encroaching urbanization from nearby [[Angeles]]. ==Understand== {{mapframe}} Porac has long been an agricultural town, established by the Spanish in the 1590s. In 1991, the town was devastated by ashfall caused by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, part of which lies within Porac. Pinatubo further inflicted misery on the town as it filled its main river, the Pasig-Potrero with lahar and buried villages under volcanic mud. Despite this, Porac recovered as displaced residents were resettled in planned communities, and the barangays north of the Pasig-Potrero have been virtually consumed by the urban conurbation of neighboring [[Angeles City]], while those south of the river, including the town center, retain their rural vibes. ==Get in== For private vehicles, the fastest way to enter Porac is through the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), which has an exit in Porac. Those using public transportation usually switch vehicles in [[Angeles]] and take jeepneys traversing the Angeles-Porac-[[Floridablanca]]-Dinalupihan Road. Fares from Angeles to downtown Porac cost P26. There are also jeepneys running from Guagua to Porac via [[Santa Rita]] and from [[San Fernando (Pampanga)|San Fernando]] via FVR Megadike. There is also a direct connection to Dinalupihan in [[Bataan]]. The main transport terminal is in Porac Public Market. Capillary roads connect Porac with [[Bacolor]] and [[Guagua]]. ==Get around== Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town. Roads in town tend to be on hilly terrain unlike in the rest of Pampanga. ==See== * {{see | name=Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church | alt=Porac Church | url= | email= | address=Ortigas Street, Poblacion | lat=15.072388 | long=120.539951 | directions=Near the town hall | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church (Porac) | wikidata=Q18750519 | lastedit=2026-05-29 | content=A Baroque church dating to 1872. It was damaged during World War II, but was restored in the 1980s. Its four-storey belfry was reduced to three storeys by an earthquake in 2019. }} * {{see | name=Mount Pinatubo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=15.144976 | long=120.349404 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Mount Pinatubo | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=Inevitably associated with the town, the volcano is the biggest draw in the area, particularly its crater lake and the lunar landscapes created along its gullies following the 1991 eruptions. }} * {{see | name=Dara Falls | alt=Darabulbul Falls | url= | email= | address=Jalung | lat=15.066046 | long=120.526237 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=A set of four cascades. Its name was shortened because its last syllables are also the Filipino word for pubic hair. }} * {{see | name=Pio Chapel | alt=San Vicente Ferrer Chapel | url= | email= | address=Barangay Pio | lat=15.047993 | long=120.517392 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Pio Chapel | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=The first known circular chapel in the Philippines, built in 1861. Damaged by the 1991 Pinatubo eruption and a 2019 earthquake, it was controversially repaired in a DIY manner by locals amid limited funds and lack of advice from conservationists. }} * {{see | name=Miyamit Falls | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sapang Uwak | lat=15.120610 | long=120.418326 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=A waterfall on the Mount Pinatubo massif. A permit from the municipal hall is needed before entering. }} * {{see | name=Tutulari Avatar Gorge | alt= | url= | email= | address=Inararo | lat=15.158215 | long=120.461163 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=A gorge named in part because it resembles the setting from the film ''Avatar'' (the one with blue aliens). }} * {{see | name=Hacienda Dolores Chapel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Porac Access Road, Hacienda Dolores | lat=15.097010 | long=120.525711 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=A Spanish-era Roman Catholic barangay chapel, built in 1838 and repaired following damage caused by the 2019 earthquake. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Sandbox | alt= | url=http://www.alviera.ph/sandbox/ | email= | address=Sapang Uwak, Porac | lat=15.11287 | long=120.51037 | directions=At the vicinity of SCTEX Porac Exit | phone= | tollfree= | hours=9AM-5PM | price= | lastedit=2020-04-03 | content=Part of the Alviera private development, it has a giant swing and an obstacle course. Being in a relatively dry area near Mount Pinatubo, it can become hot during the months of March to May, so prepare to get sunburned. }} * {{do | name=Inararo Trail | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-08 | content=One of many trails leading to Mount Pinatubo and its crater lake, with a duration of 8-10 hours and length of {{cvt|40|km}} that is thankfully covered by 4x4 drives through gullies clogged with lahar. Although the trail's jump-off point is actually in Sapang Bato in Angeles City, the majority of the route passes through Porac and usually includes stops at other attractions along the Pinatubo massif such as Puning Hot Springs, Tutulari Gorge and Ana-an Falls. The route also passes through the ancestral domain of the indigenous Aeta communities and provides opportunities for those seeking to combine cultural experiences with the hike, especially as most guides are also resident Aetas. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Porac Public Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=General Luna Street, Cangatba | lat=15.071800611225052 | long=120.54404344424033| directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Puregold Porac | alt= | url= | email= | address=Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan Road, Cangatba | lat=15.071397 | long=120.542489 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-24 | content= }} ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Nasi Ya | alt= | url= | email=nasiyaporac@yahoo.com | address=Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan Road, Jalung | lat=15.053936 | long=120.535333 | directions= | phone=+63 999 990 1299 | tollfree= | hours=11AM-9PM | price= | lastedit=2026-05-09 | content=Restaurant serving Kapampangan, FIlipino and Asian cuisine. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Blue Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Manibaug Pasig | lat=15.130710 | long=120.537013 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-18 | content= }} ==Stay safe== Climbing Mount Pinatubo is not for the faint hearted. Permits are required to undertake the hike, and will only be given to those with climbing experience. It is best to arrange such trips with a reputable tour operator. ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | placename=Porac | image1=E1 (Philippines).svg | image1a=SCTEX new logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Angeles]] | minorl1= | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Olongapo]] | minorr1=[[Floridablanca]] | link1= | caption1= }} {{IsPartOf|Southwest Pampanga}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} jcdcmthep5atcj9edceykd4b92jhozy 0 180138 5289182 5253421 2026-06-07T19:03:01Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289182 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Narayanganj banner.jpg|pgname=Narayanganj}} '''Narayanganj''' is a large city of about 1 million people in [[Dhaka Division]], central [[Bangladesh]]. ==Understand== With approximately 2 million people, Narayanganj is a congested city like many in Bangladesh. It is known as the Dundee of Bangladesh on account of its significant jute mill industry and trade, based on the similar history of [[Dundee]]. Narayanganj was named after a Hindu religious leader. ==Get in== Due to its proximity to Dhaka, it should be not to hard to access from there. * {{go | name=Narayanganj railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q30640895 | lastedit=2020-12-11 | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} ==See== If you want to get away from the bustle, there are many ghats along the Shitalakshya River to watch the world go by. * {{see | name=Hajiganj Fort | alt=হাজীগঞ্জ দূর্গ | url= | email= | address=in Godenail district of Narayanganj | lat=23.63356 | long=90.51295 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Hajiganj_Fort | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-08-19 | content=This bit of a forlorn but expansive fort along the Shitalakshya River founded around time of Dhaka's establishment as Mughal capital, in the early 17th century, as protection against pirates. It offers some solitude away from the street chaos, but you might run into some characters here, so could be best to come during the day. }} * {{see | name=Sonakanda Fort | alt= | url= | email= | address=Kadamrasul area of Narayanganj | lat=23.60693 | long=90.51233 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-08-19 | content=Another Mughal empire fort, this one kind of in shambles, built around 1574 AD by General Munim Khan after the defeat of Daud Khan Karrani. }} * {{see | name=Bandar Shahi Mosque | alt= | url= | email= | address=Engineer Zobayer Hashan Commercial Road, Bandar | directions= | lat=23.61279 | long=90.51687 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A historic mosque from 1481 that coincides with settlement of the Bandar area of Narayanganj and nearby Sonargaon. }} * {{see | name=Baba Saleh Tomb & Masjid | alt= | url= | email= | address=124 Babupara Rd, Bandar | directions=Kadamrasul area of Narayanganj, north of Sonakanda Fort | lat=23.61133 | long=90.5125 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=The resting place of the Sufi Muslim Baba Saleh who helped spread Islam to the area, and accompanying mosque, from 1504. }} ===Nearby=== * {{see | name=Banglar Taj Mahal | alt=বাংলার তাজমহল | url= | email= | address= | lat=23.74597 | long=90.56732 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours=09:00-19:00 | price= | wikidata=Q1282259 | lastedit=2020-08-19 | content=This is known as Taj Mahal Bangladesh; it's like a carbon copy of the renowned one in Agra, India. It can be kind of pricey. }} [[File:ইদ্রাকপুর দুর্গ 10.jpg|thumb|Idrakpur Fort]] * {{see | name=Idrakpur Fort | alt= | url=http://www.archaeology.gov.bd/ | email= | address=AVJM Girls High School, Moddho Courtgaon Road, Munshiganj | lat=23.54740 | long=90.53392 | directions=in downtown Munshiganj | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q13057196 | lastedit=2020-08-13 | content=A mughal fort established in 1660 CE to defend Dhaka from pirates and other enemies. A few blocks away on Jubilee Road is the thriving Munshiganj bazar. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== *'''[https://m.facebook.com/pages/Bose-Cabin/490027947689432 New Bose Cabin]''', historic dining venue serving since 1922, with tea and chicken cutlet being the signature items. Kind of a mess. 9, Sanatan Pal Lane, Sahid Suhrwardi Sarak. Daily 7AM-10PM. +880 1911-396245 ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Sonargaon Royal Resort | alt=সোনারগাঁও রয়েল রিসোর্ট | url=http://sonargaonroyalresort.com/ | email= | address=Sonargaon Rd | lat=23.64427 | long=90.59836 | directions=across from Sonargaon Museum | phone=+880 1709371680 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-08-19 | content=Resort with Mughal-type architecture with indoor pool, hot tub, gym, WiFi, free breakfast, restaurant, for while you are checking out the historic city of Sonargaon. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== If you are traveling on to [[Chittagong]], you'll have a chance to witness the watery milieu of Bangladesh and a substantial shipyard operation while going over the Meghna Bridge. * [[Sonargaon]] - Historic capital of Bangladesh, with many attractive historical sights. {{IsPartOf| Dhaka Division}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|23.616667|90.5|zoom=13}} s5wk90t7piy8fuatewd6251scrgofnu 0 184285 5289170 4882523 2026-06-07T18:00:55Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289170 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Navan banner.jpg|pgname=Navan}} '''Navan''' is the county town of [[County Meath]], 56 km northwest of Dublin. It's now a modern place, part of the Dublin commuter belt, with limited sights or amusements. But as the county town, it's the seat of local government and the area transport hub, so you might find yourself here on business or changing buses. == Understand == Navan in Irish is ''An Uaimh'', "the cave". This isn't cave country so it probably refers to a prehistoric souterrain — no-one knows where, but the area has many ancient remains. In 1848 there were reports of a souterrain found during construction of the railway viaduct, but it hasn't been re-discovered and was probably obliterated by the construction. The town retained its medieval street pattern until the shopping centre was plonked in the middle. In 2022 Navan had a population of 34,000, so it's among the dozen largest towns in Ireland. Famous people from Navan include Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857) who devised the Beaufort wind scale, the actor Pierce Brosnan (b 1953), and the comedian Dylan Moran (b 1971). == Get in == [[File:MarketSquareNavan.JPG | thumb | 300px | Market Square in Navan ]] [https://buseireann.ie/ Bus Éireann] runs frequently from Dublin: : - 109 from Dublin Busáras via Drumshaughlin to Navan (one hour) and [[Kells]], hourly daily 7AM-11:30PM. At night use the 109A. : - 109A from Dublin Airport via [[Ashbourne (Ireland) | Ashbourne]], Ratoath and Dunshaughlin to Navan and Kells. It runs hourly 24 hours, and 12:30AM-5:30AM it starts from city centre. : - 109X from Dublin Busáras via Glasnevin to Navan, continuing to Kells, Carnaross, [[Virginia (Ireland) | Virginia]] and [[Cavan Town]]. It runs hourly, daily. : - NX from Dublin Beresford Place and other city stops to Blanchardstown and Navan, every 20-30 min daily from 5AM to 11:30PM. Bus 107 runs four times a day from [[Bailieborough |Kingscourt]], taking 45 min. Bus 190 runs hourly, daily from [[Drogheda]] (for trains from Dublin and Belfast), [[Slane]], Navan and [[Trim]]. There isn't a town bus station, but the buses from Dublin stop at Market Square. By road from Dublin follow M3 and reckon an hour. Navan lost its railway service in 1963 but the line remained in use for freight and the track is still there. There's clamour to re-instate trains to this large commuter town, and in 2010 the line from Dublin reopened as far as M3 Parkway near Dunboyne, 30 km south. But there's no onward public transport from there, and progress has stalled on extension to Navan. == Get around == {{mapframe | 53.650 | -6.680 | height=500 | width=500 | zoom=12 }} The sights around town are within hiking distance, but you need wheels to reach Hill of Tara or Brú na Bóinne. Three buses orbit town starting from the shopping centre: 110A to Blackcastle Estate and Clonmagadden Fort and back, 110B to the hospital and Commons Road and back, and 110C to Johnstown Wood and Bailis Downs and back. They're normally every hour or two but are all suspended in early 2021. == See == * '''Navan town centre''' is modern. [https://www.navanparish.ie/ St Mary's Roman Catholic Church] south on Fair Green is an Italianate building opened in 1839. * {{marker | name=Athlumney Castle | type=see | lat=53.650 | long=-6.675 }} is the ramshackle ruin of a 15th-century tower house, with a Tudor fortified house tacked on circa 1600. * {{marker | name=Donaghmore | type=see | lat=53.670 | long=-6.662 }} along the road to [[Slane]] has a 26.6-m Round Tower in the church graveyard. * {{marker | name=Dunmoe Castle | type=see | lat=53.674 | long=-6.637 }} on the north riverbank is a 15th-century keep, wrecked during the 1798 rebellion. There's an old chapel and graveyard nearby. Don't waste any time searching for C.J.'s Castles just north — they supply bouncy castles — but just think how different Irish history might have been. * {{marker | name=Ardmulchan | type=see | lat=53.674 | long=-6.627 }} faces Dunmoe across the river. The church is a teetering ruined tower but there are nice views from the old graveyard. Ardmulchan House is a Scottish Baronial pile, a private residence, no tours. Downstream near Broadboyne Bridge is a passage tomb from circa 3000 BC. * {{marker | name=Liscartan Castle | type=see | lat=53.669 | long=-6.729 }} along R147 the old road to Kells is another tower house, or perhaps a conjoined pair. * {{marker | name=Hill of Tara | type=see | wikidata=Q543155 }}: see [[Trim]] for this prehistoric and early medieval site. * [[Armagh#See |Navan Fort]]: sorry no, that's near Armagh. It's a prehistoric religious structure rather than a fort. == Do == * '''What's on?''' Tune into [https://www.lmfm.ie/ LMFM] on 95.5 / 95.8 FM or read [https://www.meathchronicle.ie/ Meath Chronicle] weekly. * '''[http://navan.arccinema.ie/ Arc Cinema]''' is within the main shopping centre. * '''[https://solsticeartscentre.ie/ Solstice Arts Centre]''' hosts exhibitions and events. It's on Railway St. * '''Riverside walk:''' a footpath follows the south bank of the Boyne to [[Slane]] and beyond. * '''Gaelic games:''' Meath GAA play Gaelic football and hurling at Páirc Tailteann, capacity 17,000. It's by the hospital 500 m south of town centre. * {{marker | name=[https://www.navanracecourse.ie/ Navan Racecourse] | type=do | lat=53.683 | long=-6.674 }} is at Proudstown on R162 three km north of town. They have a couple of flat-racing meetings in summer but mostly stage National Hunt jumps and chases Nov to Feb. * {{marker | name=[https://www.royaltaragolfclub.com/index.asp/ Royal Tara Golf Course] | type=do | lat=53.593 | long=-6.637 }} is south near Hill of Tara. It's a parkland course of three nines, the main 18-hole circuit being the Cluide and Tara nines. == Buy == [[File:View of Dunmoe Castle.jpg|thumb |300px | Dunmoe Castle]] * Navan Shopping Centre is a large modern retail mall in the middle of town. == Eat == * {{eat | name=Ryan's Pub | alt= | url=https://ryansbar.ie/ | email= | address=22 Trimgate St, C15 C9YK | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+353 46 902 1154 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2021-04-23 | content=Friendly pub does great bar meals. }} * Along the main strip Trimgate find [http://www.chinagarden.ie/ China Garden], The Gate, [https://www.pimientos.ie/ Pimientos Cafe], [https://www.thecentral.ie/ The Central], [https://mulannavan.ie/ Mulan], [https://roomeight.ie/ Room 8] and Khan Tandoori. Nearby on Kennedy St are Flame Restaurant and Oriental Palace. == Drink == * Clustered in town centre are The Foundry, Bermingham's, Curry's, Clem's Lounge, The Royal, Forty-one and The Lantern. == Sleep == [[File:Churchnavan.jpg|thumb|300px|St Mary's RC Church]] * {{sleep | name=Newgrange Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.newgrangehotel.ie/ | email= | address=Bridge St, Navan C15 A6WV | lat=53.652 | long=-6.683 | directions= | phone=+353 46 907 4100 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €130 | lastedit=2021-04-23 | content=Reliable mid-range place in town centre. }} * '''[http://www.athlumneymanor.com/ Athlumney Manor]''' is a B&B on Kentstown Rd, 1 km east of town centre. * {{sleep | name=Ardboyne Hotel | alt= | url=https://www.ardboynehotel.com/ | email= | address=Dublin Rd, Navan C15 C9YA | lat=53.641 | long=-6.671 | directions= | phone=+353 46 902 3119 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price=B&B double €80 | lastedit=2021-04-23 | content=Spacious clean hotel south edge of town. }} * '''[https://www.killyonguesthouse.ie/ Killyon Guest House]''' is on Dublin Rd opposite Ardboyne Hotel. == Connect == As of April 2021, Navan has 5G from Eir and 4G from Three and Vodafone. == Go next == * [[Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park]] and the site of the Battle of the Boyne lie east between [[Slane]] and [[Drogheda]]. * [[Drogheda]] is an interesting historic city in its own right. * [[Trim]] has the best medieval castle in Ireland. * [[Kells]] has remains of the abbey that for 800 years housed the Book of Kells. * [[Glenelg]] if you're collecting palindromic destinations, though of course you'd have to return to Navan for the itinerary to qualify. Maybe that's what Roger Casement was trying to achieve when he set out on the bus, and returned to Ireland by sub. {{geo|53.6528|-6.6814}} {{IsPartOf|County Meath}} {{usablecity}} nq6iajzj495ancohj2s4h6kfhwwkbq2 5 185849 5289420 5272536 2026-06-08T11:10:23Z SHB2000 2248002 sweep from [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub]] 5289420 wikitext text/x-wiki == Nigeria Expedition == {{swept}} We have now passed the halfway mark with the [[meta:Nigeria Expedition|Nigeria Expedition]] and thought it would be a good time to check-in and provide some feedback to everyone involved. Pinging {{ping|Timmylegend|James Moore200|Haylad}}. It was a great idea to make it a competition with shopping vouchers as prizes for the top 5 contributors. Overall, this is the first time the English Wikivoyage has had a large influx of new, enthusiastic editors since the [[WV:Editathon 2018|2018 Editathon]] and it has been a resounding success. The number of Nigerian articles on Wikivoyage has [{{Catscancall}}&depth=10&categories=Nigeria&show_redirects=no&doit=1 doubled] within a few weeks and many older articles have been significantly expanded. One of the issues we initially saw was editors copying and pasting large slabs of information either from Wikipedia or another source, not providing attribution to the source and just as importantly not summarising or paraphrasing the content. Even if attribution is provided, paraphrasing is critical to make the content original but also make the content relevant to the theme of this wiki which is travel. This leads on to the second point where many editors at the beginning were adding content which was out of scope. Sometimes the content was relevant but was not meant to have its own article under our policies (like bus terminals which should be incorporated into city articles) while at other times the content was not relevant at all like primary schools. Fortunately, after some mentoring and guidance, nearly all editors have a better understanding of what is allowed on Wikivoyage and are improving the quality of their edits. But it would be useful to remind everyone again. Another thing we would like to see is the editors starting to use the listing templates more often. But this is not as important as the other points as the more experienced editors here can convert the information into listings themselves. Because of the boom in the number of articles, we're at the stage where we can consider creating articles on Nigerian states, particularly from the southern regions. That seems to be where most of the new editors are from. The states can probably be covered in a lot of detail unlike the current higher level regions which appear to arbitrary. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)} 01:06, 18 June 2021 (UTC) :Gizza, thanks for posting this. The Nigeria Expedition has really been a big success already in Wikivoyage. Congratulations to the contributors who have been involved. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:12, 18 June 2021 (UTC) ::Are you guys interested in creating a [[Wikivoyage:Nigeria Expedition|Nigeria Expedition]] page on Wikivoyage? We can incorporate statistics and other information into the page to make the goals of the expedition easier to accomplish. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">Selfie City</span>]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">talk</span>]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">contributions</span>]]) 02:05, 18 June 2021 (UTC) :::Sounds like a good idea to me. Kudos to all our Nigerian contributors! It's great that you all have stayed for this long and continued to contribute wonderful content! I look forward to seeing further improvements to this site's coverage of Africa's most populous country! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:54, 18 June 2021 (UTC) :I'm more than happy to start one. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 07:41, 18 June 2021 (UTC) :: Hello {{ping|DaGizza|SHB2000|Ikan Kekek|SelfieCity|Ground Zero}} Thank you all for your kind words. Thank you for the comprehensive feedback on how to improve going forward. We would also like to know if there are other wmflab tools that could help make the work easier. We are interested in creating a [[Nigeria Expedition]] page on Wikivoyage. This will help to incorporate all the statistics about the current state of the coverage of Wikivoyage on Nigerian destinations and also to work on the scope we are yet to cover. [[User:Timmylegend|Timmylegend]] ([[User talk:Timmylegend|talk]]) 12:10, 18 June 2021 (UTC) ::: Hi {{ping|DaGizza|SHB2000|Ikan Kekek|SelfieCity|Ground Zero}} Thanking you all for your kind words, I am also in support of [[Nigeria Expedition]] as {{ping|Timmylegend}} has mentioned. I believe if we( the Organizers of the Nigerian Expedition Contest) do possess more knowledge and skills we would be able to train the participants in the contest effectively, the facilitation of our future projects will be done with little or no major errors. I would be hoping if we can have a Call session with you guys on how we can effectively train new members on how to use some Wikivoyage tools such as the Wikivoyage Districtfier. You can also help us answer some questions we have been asked during our previous training sessions. A popular question some of our new members asked is how do you verify the content on Wikivoyage and Why should the content be trusted since there is an absence of Reference? I hope to hear a good response from you all moving forward. [[User:Haylad|Haylad]] ([[User talk:Haylad|talk]]) 14:08, 18 June 2021 (UTC) ::::{{re|Haylad}} The answer to the popular question is trust. Wikivoyage usually doesn't need references since the contributor ''is'' the source. But in all honesty, thanks for setting this expedition up, and I reckon that I've never stayed up til 0030 for editing (and it's 0013 in my local time zone at the time of my comment) and this is all because I enjoy working with new people - and this has given me a lot more experience at my time here on en.wv. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 14:15, 18 June 2021 (UTC) :::::The way trust or verifiability forms on Wikivoyage is complicated. As SHB2000 says, one part is that the editors themselves are the source. If you look at the bottom of each article, you will see the list of usernames who contributed to the article. This is something you don't see on Wikipedia. What is regarded as "original research" on Wikipedia is allowed here. You can become a docent (self-declared expert of an area) or even so add your personal experiences. Another part is that we do allow sourcing in edit summaries and on talk pages. Like all wikis, there will be disputes. Two editors may disagree about the level of crime in a particular city. Here it is expected they provide sources to substantiate their view but it will be confined to the talk pages. That makes the main article look clean. Also when facts are not disputed, we assume good faith and trust each other. Lastly, we do actually use primary sources in a sense. When we add details about a museum, restaurant or something else, we add the website as a link and summarise the content found on the website in the listing. Especially non-touty information like prices, hours and so on. But as stated earlier, we don't just rely on the website but personal experience and other websites (aggregators, review sites, Wikipedia) as well. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)} 06:52, 19 June 2021 (UTC) * There is now a page at [[Wikivoyage:Nigeria Expedition]]. I will add the statistics shortly. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">Selfie City</span>]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">talk</span>]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">contributions</span>]]) 15:22, 18 June 2021 (UTC) {{ping|DaGizza|Haylad}}With regard to Gizza's suggestion that "we're at the stage where we can consider creating articles on Nigerian states", [[South West Nigeria]] is at this stage now, thanks to the hard work of the Nigerian team. It has a lot of articles with useful travel information. The other regions don't need to be broken up yet, though. Creating state articles under one region doesn't mean we have to do it for all regions. The state articles in other regions should be created when there are enough city articles in each one. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:47, 21 June 2021 (UTC) ::{{ping|Ground Zero|DaGizza}} I will inform the community members about it, I feel we should indicate on the Nigeria Article page that articles for states in Southern Nigeria can be created. Do you guys think you will be able to participate in online training with some Nigerian Wikivoyagers?[[User:Haylad|Haylad]] ([[User talk:Haylad|talk]]) 16:39, 21 June 2021 (UTC) :::{{ping|Ground Zero|Haylad}} I have divided [[South West Nigeria]] into articles for each of the South West Nigerian states. When the new contributors feel ready, general information (as opposed to listings) should be added to these region articles. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">Selfie City</span>]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">talk</span>]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">contributions</span>]]) 18:09, 21 June 2021 (UTC) ::::{{re|SelfieCity|Ground Zero|Haylad|Timmylegend}} my question is whether we still need the "[[South West Nigeria]]" page or should we incorporate it in the relevant state articles. If they're its own state, wouldn't this be acting as an "extra-hierarchal" sort of region? [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 01:27, 25 June 2021 (UTC) :::::{{re|SelfieCity|Ground Zero|SHB2000|Timmylegend}}, I feel the "[[South West Nigeria]]" page should be a stand alone article, The articles for state should be Incorpoarated in it. It should serve as an extra hierarchal region to states.[[User:Haylad|Haylad]] ([[User talk:Haylad|talk]]) 09:56, 25 June 2021 (UTC) :::::: If all the states have 6–9 city articles, that would mean some 50 cities in [[South West Nigeria]] (+ national parks & al), making it mostly a long list. On the other hand, putting the states in [[Nigeria]] would make for a similarly long list of states there. We use subregions to get the number of entries in each article down to a manageable level. Sometimes there is little to tell on some of the intermediate levels (here: country division or state level), but that is seldom a big problem. Extra regions are a separate beast, they are for well-known regions that extend across our region borders and don't fit into the hierarchy. These regions do fit. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 25 June 2021 (UTC) ::::::: As an example of what LPfi is describing, we have [[American Southwest]], which is part of our hierarchy of the USA. It is composed of four states (Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah), and serves the same navigation function as our [[Southwest Nigeria]] region. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:02, 25 June 2021 (UTC) ::::::::{{Ping|LPfi|Ground Zero}}, I think what you are suggesting works well with me. I am referring to the existing structure on the [[Southwest Nigeria]] page.[[User:Haylad|Haylad]] ([[User talk:Haylad|talk]]) 12:58, 26 June 2021 (UTC) :::::::::{{re|Ground Zero}} I think I forgot that most countries have subregions but since I don't edit much outside of Australian and French articles, I easily forgot. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 00:24, 27 June 2021 (UTC) ==Zoom call with Nigerian team== {{Ping|SHB2000|SelfieCity|DaGizza|Ikan Kekek}} [[User:Timmylegend]] has organized a Zoom call with the Nigerian team tomorrow, Sunday at 9PM Nigerian time (GMT+1), which Sunday at 4PM in North America's Eastern Time Zone, and Monday at 6AM in Australia's Eastern time zone. It seems that I am the only experienced editor who is available to participate. It would be very helpful to have another experienced editor or two who would have a knowledge of Wikivoyage that is different from mine to be able to address a broader range of questions. I recognize that it is an awkward time for Australians, but since you have nowhere else to be right now, maybe you'd get up early for this. It could be the highlight of your day. Timmylegend has specifically raised these questions by email -- if you have any comments on these, you could email me, or reply here. :"We would like to have a proper understanding of the other types of articles that can be created on Wikivoyage apart from towns and cities, and ways to engage participants of the recently concluded contest to keep on contributing to Wikivoyage as well as ways to promote the use of Wikivoyage in Nigeria as a travel guide (it could be great if there's a tool to access the page views for articles on Nigerian destinations)." [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 17:38, 10 July 2021 (UTC) ::I'd like to explain why I haven't replied to the Doodle poll for this. I've had a respiratory illness lately (not COVID - negative test on Wednesday). I just texted in sick for work tomorrow afternoon. I'll see how I feel and whether I'm awake at 4 tomorrow. But it sounds like the agenda is fairly simple: explain park articles, itineraries, travel topics and phrasebooks - and possibly also dive guides. Of those, travel topics are the hardest to explain. I would suggest for whomever is on the call to do screen shares of star, or if more relevant somehow, good guide-level articles in each category and also the article template pages for each article type (and maybe also the quick versions - so for example [[Wikivoyage:Park article template]] and [[Wikivoyage:Quick park article template]]). All the star articles are linked [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Category:Star_articles here], and all the guide articles are linked [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Category:Guide_articles here]. Star-level itineraries: [[Along the Magnificent Mile]], [[Historic Churches of Buffalo's East Side]], [[Loop Art Tour]], [[Yaowarat and Phahurat Tour]]. Star-level park articles: [[Big Bend National Park]], [[Isle Royale National Park]], [[Sydney Harbour National Park]], [[Yosemite National Park]], [[Zion National Park]]. Star-level travel topics: [[Chicago skyline guide]], [[Retiring abroad]]. Star-level phrasebook: [[Russian phrasebook]]. Whoever is participating should also find out whether there are any divers among our Nigerian members. If there are, it should be pointed out that dive guides are also on-topic for Wikivoyage, and there are six star dive guides for different areas off the Cape Peninsula in South Africa (under "D" at the above link). [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 18:56, 10 July 2021 (UTC) ::::{{ping|Ikan Kekek}} thanks for your input. I will pass this along. I hope you have a speedy recovery. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 00:56, 11 July 2021 (UTC) ::::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} sorry to hear that you're feeling unwell. Hope you have a speedy recovery! [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small> 06:08, 11 July 2021 (UTC) :{{re|Ground Zero}} as much as I'd like to participate, 06:00 tomorrow morning for me will be quite hard. There's some tram works going on in my area, but it only really affects me at night. Additionally, due to some family issues relating to my grandmother, you may have also noticed that my editing activities here have reduced. :On top of all the mess here, I've lost my voice due to the cold here (not COVID, just the cold) and I've found it quite energy consuming to just edit. Quite some energy needed for a zoom call. I'll also probably be on a break for a longer period as well. :I'll try my best to see whether I can attend, but at this stage, it's looking unlikely. :--[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small> 01:09, 11 July 2021 (UTC) ::It will be a challenging time for me to attend likewise. I will be happy to participate in a follow-up session perhaps in a month or so when I will have more free time. I will be active in July but it will be erratic due to other commitments. I believe there is merit in these types of sessions. [[User:Rangan_Datta_Wiki|Rangan Datta Wiki]] organised a workshop for Indian editors (especially those based in Kolkata) last year and I think it was beneficial although I unfortunately don't see many of those participants still editing here. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)} 02:54, 11 July 2021 (UTC) :::Thanks, [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]]. I hope the meeting is a success! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:18, 11 July 2021 (UTC) :::Also, would this meeting be recorded? [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small> 06:10, 11 July 2021 (UTC) ::::Really sorry as I've been excited for this project, but at that time I don't think I'll be able to attend. Hopefully you all enjoy the meeting! <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">Selfie City</span>]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">talk</span>]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">contributions</span>]]) 16:05, 11 July 2021 (UTC) {{Ping|SHB2000|SelfieCity|DaGizza|Ikan Kekek}} it is too bad you weren't able to join us. I enjoyed it. I hope that it was useful for [[User:Timmylegend]] and colleagues. There were good questions, and we had a good discussion about travel topics, and the unclear rules we have about what qualifies as deserving an article. I was sorry that I had to end the discussion after an hour because of another commitment. I would have enjoyed talking to them longer. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 23:41, 11 July 2021 (UTC) :I realized that I didn't have the Zoom link, had I chosen to participate at the last minute, but anyway, I'd encourage anyone to post followup questions here. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:53, 11 July 2021 (UTC) == [[North Central Nigeria]] == {{Ping|SHB2000}} Are you sure we need state articles for this region? Each article would have only 1-3 existing city articles in it. That adds more structure without adding more content. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:48, 12 July 2021 (UTC) :Okay, so maybe I was comparing it to the [[Northern Territory]] of Australia which has less cities. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small> 02:15, 12 July 2021 (UTC) ::The Northern Territory is split into three regions (with the number of existing city/other destination articles): Top End (10), Barkly Tableland (3), Red Centre (10). Barkly Tableland is sparse, but the other two have quite a lot of articles. :: What would be achieved by splitting North Central Nigeria's 16 existing articles between 7 states? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:32, 12 July 2021 (UTC) :::Yeah, I think it's not worth it giving a fourth thought about it. I was maybe thinking that those would expand, but I don't think it will now, since the competitions over and we don't have any active Nigerian editors here (that is not Timmylegend or Haylad). [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small> 02:37, 12 July 2021 (UTC) ::::I hope that we will continue to see more Nigeria articles, and that eventually we will see a need to split up the other regions as happened with [[South West Nigeria]], but there is no point splitting up regions until we have more city articles. That competition had a fantastic impact on participation in Wikivoyage. I wish it could continue. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 02:45, 12 July 2021 (UTC) ==Call with Nigerian contributors == {{swept}} [[User:Haylad|Haylad]] has suggested, a couple of times, setting up a training call with the Nigerian contributors, and hasn't received a response. That is not good form on our part. My hesitation comes from feeling that I am not well placed to answer questions on the technical or coding side of things. For example, one of the keen Nigerians wanted advice on creating page banners -- I think I had been contributing for about four years before I started doing that. I am wondering if there might be another way of supporting the Nigerian team, e.g., by setting up a "Nigeria cafe", where local experts can share information and post questions, and experienced non-Nigerian editors can provide advice. It would work like the [[Wikivoyage:Arrivals lounge]], but provide a space that is specific to the Nigerian team. Any comments? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 19:15, 25 June 2021 (UTC) :Sure, if it'll help. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:20, 25 June 2021 (UTC) ::I thought that Haylad was suggesting a real-time discussion, like a Zoom meeting. This is a fairly common approach in many countries. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:53, 26 June 2021 (UTC) ::Yes, he did. I explained my reticence and proposed an alternative. If there are other experienced editors willing to participate, I would be willing to join in. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 18:52, 26 June 2021 (UTC) :::I'd be willing to join, but I think doing something similar to the Arrivals Lounge like GZ mentioned is better in my opinion so we don't have the time zone issue. (for some of us, it might be 23:00 if it's happening at 12:00, but I think if it's a zoom meeting, I probably won't be joining due to my timezone) [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 00:42, 27 June 2021 (UTC) ::::Same about the timezone. I just experienced this responding to one of the contributors. Let’s go ahead with the Arrivals Lounge idea. Any thoughts on the name? <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">Selfie City</span>]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">talk</span>]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">contributions</span>]]) 10:23, 27 June 2021 (UTC) ::::: To me, I don't mind staying up til 01:00 or later, but it is only until our snap lockdown is over for us. And by then, my winter break would be over meaning that I'd really be exhausted the next day. ::::: This would work for people in the time zones between -5 and +5, but really, beyond that, I don't think it would work for the majority of us, living outside these time zones. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 12:14, 27 June 2021 (UTC) :::::: Staying up to 0:00 is pretty late for me, and I don't do anything on the computer that late (I prefer to contribute earlier in the day when time allows). So like you say, let's set up a discussion forum. We do, however, need to encourage them to use it. Most of the Nigerian contributors have been busy writing articles, and only participate in discussions when asked questions directly. It's great to see how focused they are with regard to writing travel content. However, some of the Nigerian contributors are reaching forms of contribution that require more assistance and direction, so we need to encourage them to ask questions. :::::: I suggest that we start writing checklists for more complicated tasks. Of course, these might not ultimately be used depending on what contributions they make, but they would save us having to explain processes to a number of users multiple times. Examples of checklists could include cropping page banners, adding city markers, getting an article to guide status (where to focus energies etc.), collecting geo coordinates &mdash; I'm sure I've missed some ([[Wikivoyage:Collaboration of the month]] used to have quite a few good ones). These could probably come in handy with non-Nigerian users as well. It's just a thought, and it might not work well, but it could help us perfect how to explain certain tasks on Wikivoyage. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">Selfie City</span>]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">talk</span>]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">contributions</span>]]) 12:53, 27 June 2021 (UTC) ::::::: Another suggestion is possibly expanding the expedition, and we'll see if I and a couple of other users here can get mass messager rights so we can possibly auto message them about new initiatives (like what SC mentioned), which could possibly go with the [[Wikivoyage:Nigeria café|the Nigeria cafe]]? [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 13:10, 27 June 2021 (UTC). :::::::{{ping|SHB2000|SelfieCity|Ikan Kekek|Ground Zero}} I think the name [[Wikivoyage:Nigeria café|Nigeria cafe]] works well with me as suggested by GZ. As regards the call, we understand the timezone issues, we plan on setting up a doodle form for you guys to fill, the individuals that their time zone works with us will join the call. We the organisers of the Nigerian Expedition are ready to stay up late during a weekend as we have some questions and we do need guidance. For instance, I saw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut61apV4FMY|this this video] on how to use the districtifier, but I don't understand the role it plays on Wikivoyage. Also, a contributor created an article on a Nigerian Airport and it was deleted, we want to know what information are necessary for a Nigerian airport article to not be deleted. I am looking forward to getting your emails so as to fill the doodle forms. We plan on collating the different questions from the contributors and ask them during the sessions, probably share the recorded sessions with them. We plan to be flexible, so you guys can share your ideas on what you think can work. fingers crossed. [[User:Haylad|Haylad]] ([[User talk:Haylad|talk]]) 21:36, 27 June 2021 (UTC) ::::::::Possibly an unpopular opinion, but I believe that [[Wikivoyage talk:Nigeria Expedition]] (currently uncreated and empty) would be a good place to hold the conversations with Nigeria contributors. [[User:Nelson Ricardo 2500|Nelson Ricardo]] ([[User talk:Nelson Ricardo 2500|talk]]) 22:04, 27 June 2021 (UTC) :::::::::{{ping|SHB2000|SelfieCity|Ikan Kekek|Ground Zero}} As [[User: Haylad|Haylad]] has rightly stated, we would be willing to join the call at a time convenient for the experienced community members, this can easily be obtained through a doodle poll. [[User:Timmylegend|Timmylegend]] ([[User talk:Timmylegend|talk]]) :::::::::::{{re|Timmylegend}} the problem lies within most of our time zones. We can be as flexible as we want, but we can't really fit everyone's time zones in. For example, if you put it at lets say 22:00 (UTC), for some of us, it will be 17:00 and that'll work for the majority. But for the minority (i.e. myself and {{u|DaGizza}}), it would be 10:00 which wouldn't really work. If we were going to do a zoom, I suggest doing one that fits most of us, and not focusing on the minorities so much. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 06:19, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ::::::::::::: I think the suggestion of [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] is what we should go with though I'd really want every experienced members to be involved but that might not really be practical. ::::::::::::: [[User:Godstime Elijah|Godstime Elijah]] ([[User talk:Godstime Elijah|talk]]) 06:33, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ::::::::::::::It is not that practical since I usually edit when everyones asleep, with Ikan occasionally making some edits at 0400 in his timezone. But usually everyone else edits at a similar time, it's just me and DaGizza who are just outliers here. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 06:37, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :::::::::::::::I think it would be a lot easier if everyone posted questions they had on a discussion board here and we answered the questions for everyone's benefit. Another positive aspect of that is that it's easier for us to refer to and link pages that way than in real time. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:43, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::so should I continue working on [[Draft:Nigeria café]]? [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 08:17, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::I think it was agreed that that would be a good idea. A single post by me, even if it was in clear opposition to such a board (which this is not), shouldn't carry too much weight with you. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:20, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::: The Nigeria cafe is a very great idea that would help Nigerian contributors in the long term to navigate contributing to Wikivoyage. However, the call would help in the short term, and maybe two or three experienced contributors could attend and just share their knowledge and experiences. As we have another project supported by a [[meta:Grants:Project/Free_Knowledge_Africa|project grant]] and we would like to promote Wikivoyage in Africa next year and maybe make a presentation at this year Wiki Indaba (African) virtual conference.[[User:Timmylegend|Timmylegend]] ([[User talk:Timmylegend|talk]]) 10:28, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::: A number of experienced editors in Europe and possibly the east coast of North America should be in timezones which don't different greatly from Nigeria. There are also some active editors based in Southern Africa but they don't get involved much with the non-content parts of Wikivoyage. [[User:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">Gizza</span>]]^{(<i>[[User_talk:DaGizza|<span style="color:teal">roam</span>]]</i>)} 10:52, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ===Next steps=== {{Ping|SHB2000}} based on the feedback from Haylad and Timmylegend, you should move the Nigeria cafe you developed to the main space, and we can post messages on the talk pages of the Nigerian contributors to make them aware of it. (Thank you for setting this up.) {{Ping|Haylad}} I can't help on the question about the districtifier. I don't know anything about that. (This is why I am hesitant to join a call -- I don't know everything.) With regard to airports, the community decided to have articles only on very large airports (see [[Wikivoyage:Airport Expedition]]). I think this decision was made to ensure that we are focused on those airports where we can provide useful travel advice and keep it up to date. Wikipedia has articles on most airports, and we don't need to reproduce those articles here. If you are willing to try to set up a call, and a few editors with a broad range of skills are available, I would join the call. I will send you my email address. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:37, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :{{re|Ground Zero}} is there any mass messager rights here that I can use temporarily? But I may as well start sending out the word about the café out now. Regardless, the cafés done, and have I missed anything? (and please tell me if I should choose better header colours. I took it from [[m:User talk:SHB2000]], but hope it looks good.) Cheers, [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 13:57, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ::{{re|SHB2000}} [[Special:ListGroupRights|No]]. [[User:Leaderboard|Leaderboard]] ([[User talk:Leaderboard|talk]]) 14:12, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :::{{re|Leaderboard}} seems like only the english wikipedia seems to have that special right. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 14:28, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ::::{{re|SHB2000}} At least Meta-Wiki also has it. [[User:Leaderboard|Leaderboard]] ([[User talk:Leaderboard|talk]]) 14:36, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :::::How did I forget the parent of all WMF projects? [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 14:38, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ::{{re|Ground Zero}}, Thank you for your response, I understand no one is a custodian of all the Knowledge here. I have a better understanding of the Airport consensus now. My team and I are willing to set up the call. Is there a way I will receive your mail privately without writing my mail address here? I think there is a wiki tool for receiving private emails, please let me know if I have to share my email address here. [[User:Haylad|Haylad]] ([[User talk:Haylad|talk]]) 14:19, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :::{{re|Haylad}} there's [[Special:EmailUser/Ground Zero]] which will privately email GZ here. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 14:24, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :Additionally, is [[User:SHB2000/NCO]] a good welcome message? I'd like someone to review it first, so it looks somewhat neutral and warm welcoming. I might not have wrote it properly since it's 00:27 in my time zone right now (and I can't concentrate properly this late (or early) at night). [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 14:28, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :Also, you can edit it if you need to. I don't mind people editing my pages just not my userpage (and IPs editing my main talk page). [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 14:34, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ::That's a good welcome message, saying what needs to be said. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">Selfie City</span>]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">talk</span>]] | [[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|<span style="color:blue">contributions</span>]]) 14:39, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :::Okay I'll start to add invitation messages to all of them. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 14:45, 28 June 2021 (UTC) ::::I've done all that I can think of, deliberately excluding Timmylegend, Haylad and Godstime Elijah since they're the one's who initiated this. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[w:User:SHB2000|en.wikipedia]])</small> 15:03, 28 June 2021 (UTC) :::::Hello everyone, thanks for the support so far. Here's the [https://doodle.com/poll/h4fgsmcukdfkwmx4?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link| link] to a doodle poll to select a time suitable for a call with Nigerian contributors. Kind regards. [[User:Timmylegend|Timmylegend]] ([[User talk:Timmylegend|talk]]) 12:31, 4 July 2021 (UTC) == Copyright violation == Hi, everyone. I believe that this has been one of the most successful expeditions Wikivoyage has ever hosted. However, it appears that quite a few articles started by participants in this expedition have including copyright violation, especially but not exclusively in "Understand" sections, and particularly "History" subsections of that section. It's very important for any of you who have not read [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft]] to read it carefully, and some of you who may have given a cursory look at it should probably review it. The short version is that copy-pasting from pages with a copyright notice on them is '''not allowed''', and copy-pasting may be done from Wikipedia, when appropriate for Wikivoyage [[style]], but '''only with credit in edit summaries or on the relevant Wikivoyage article's "talk" page'''. You also need to give credit in the same way to copyrighted sources that you summarize or do a bit of paraphrasing from. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions any of you have about Wikivoyage's copyleft/copyright policy, but keep in mind that the site doesn't want to get sued for copyright violation and neither do any individual users. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 12:46, 28 December 2021 (UTC) : This is not restricted to pages with a copyright notice: with few exceptions, any page is copyrighted by just being created. So never just copy. Facts are not copyrightable, but the used wording is, and it is often valuable to know from where some fact is fetched. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:45, 28 December 2021 (UTC) == Problem articles == It is great to see so many new travel articles, and so much content being added to existing articles, but there are so "problem articles" being created as part of the current expedition. The point of Wikivoyage is to provide information to people visiting a place, not to be just another encyclopedia of information. Wikipedia is a great encyclopedia, and Wikivoyage should not try to compete with it, but try to be something different. *[[Aniocha]], [[Jimba Oja]], [[Gambari]], [[Kosofe]], [[Magboro]], [[Odogunyan]] — these articles are completely blank: they only provide the article title. *[[Lisa]], [[Jagunna]], [[Abeloju]], [[Ojoolu]], [[Agbado]], [[Ifon]], [[Ogijo]], [[Odogbolu]], [[Isaye]], [[Iju]], [[Ago-iwoye]], — these articles have only the skeleton subheadings. They often do not even identify the region the town is in. * [[Giade]], [[Zaki]], [[Gamawa]], [[Kirfi]], [[Darazo]], [[Shira]], [[Warji]], [[Tafawa Balewa]], [[Toro]], [[Dass]] — these articles provide no information about the town, but just information copied from other articles about nearby airports and about mobile service. *[[Ogere]] — this article was created with text copied from the Wikipedia article, without attribution. The copied text provides some detailed history, but no information on how to get there, what to see and where to eat, drink or sleep. It isn't a travel article. I understand that many of these articles are being created for a competition. It is unfortunate that someone who spends time to create a useful article about a town gets 2 points, while someone who spends less time to create 5 non-travel articles like those above gets 10 points. If editors are planning to come back to add travel information to these articles, it will be a good result for Wikivoyage. Unfortunately, we have seen so many editors who have created lots of articles and then lose interest and never add travel information. The articles listed above could be deleted without any loss to Wikivoyage. They really should not quality for points in the competition. Comments? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 21:13, 29 December 2021 (UTC) :I left a message for an editor who has created a lot of skeleton or blank articles on his talk page asking if he is planning to add travel content to them. He did not respond, but created two more skeleton articles, [[Ode remo]] and [[Ethiope]]. : The Wikivoyage way of dealing with these problem articles is to delete them. I would rather see content added to them, but if that doesn't happen, I will delete them. :{{ping|Edriiic}} Do you think that these articles should qualify for your competition? [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 12:05, 30 December 2021 (UTC) :: {{ping|Ground Zero}} Thanks for the observation, I have actually passed the information on the WhatsApp group about issues like this, and they agreed to it, although I haven’t seen actions from the article creators to improve the articles at fault, but I still want to give credit for delay to the fact that the contest ends in January 31st, hopefully they will improve such articles. I already told them, that they should rather focus on the quality of what they put out, than quantity, as no point will be awarded for any skeleton article. Will post any update. [[User:Edriiic|Edriiic]] ([[User talk:Edriiic|talk]]) 21:31, 30 December 2021 (UTC) :::{{ping|Edriiic}} thank you very much for your intervention. The editor I mention above has finally responded. Although he is not very happy about the scrutiny, I am hoping that he will start to focus on adding travel information instead of only on article creation. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 01:28, 31 December 2021 (UTC) ::::@[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]I want to thank you guys for your patience with the new editors, I am really grateful for everything you do for the Wikivoyage community. I came across a talk page and I sincerely wanted to thank you guys for not shunning or discouraging the new editors, and most of all, for your patience. Happy and a prosperous new year @[[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] [[User:Edriiic|Edriiic]] ([[User talk:Edriiic|talk]]) 22:05, 31 December 2021 (UTC) :::::{{ping|Edriiic}} we are very happy to get new content for a country which is not well covered by Wikivoyage, even if it does not follow our formatting norms. And there are several of us willing to do clean up to bring the content up to Wikivoyage standards. At the same time, we are just volunteers, too, so we haven try to control behaviour that will create a lot of work for us. Fortunately, most of your team are interested in learning how to contribute better. A happy and safe new year to you too. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 22:54, 31 December 2021 (UTC) ::::::I'd like to echo what Ground Zero said. This expedition has been a great boon for this site, and for travellers, which is the main point. And I'd be very happy if some of the new editors stick around and continue to make updates after January! Have a happy and safe 2022! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:12, 1 January 2022 (UTC) ==Proposed deletions/future expeditions== Some of us are continuing to work on integrating the contributions of the Nigerian team into Wikivoyage, which has many new articles now. But some articles are being proposed for deletion because they don't have any travel information about the places. See [[Wikivoyage:Votes_for_deletion#April_2022]]. :[[Rumuokoro]], [[Toro]], [[Onna]], [[Okpella]], [[Apumiri]], [[Nkporo]], [[Omoku]], [[Iboko]], [[Dass]], [[Warji]], [[Shira]], [[Darazo]], [[Giade]], [[Zaki]], [[Gamawa]], [[Tafawa Balewa]] The [[Degema]] article has been nominated because all of the information in it is about Port Harcourt. A dozen or more other articles have already geen deleted because they were made up of text and listings copied from other articles. Often, the hotels and restaurants were hundreds of kilometres away from the city. These articles are not useful for travellers, and they take up time for other editors who are cleaning up after the expedition. Future expeditions should focus on adding ''new content'' to articles, and not on creating new articles. Providing an incentive for creating new articles has resulted in some contributors creating a lot of very low quality articles as quickly as possible. This does not make Wikivoyage better. I hope future expeditions will take this into consideration, and be designed to provide incentives that are more effective in improving the quality of contributions. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 11:26, 8 April 2022 (UTC) :I agree. Some expeditions are scored based on how many articles are added, and this causes some problems. Most travel worthy destinations in the country now have articles, so there is no need to write more, but instead expand the current articles. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 17:12, 8 April 2022 (UTC) :I agree too. The Grace789 situation was a typical case of "just create articles for the sake of it" and a typical example of [[w:Wikipedia:Gaming the system]]. I think future expeditions should have point systems for quality of articles created, and based on article status, not by byte count or articles created. <span style="font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont">[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small></span> 23:23, 16 April 2022 (UTC) == Small villages and towns == I'm having a concern with the latest iteration of this expedition. Articles are being created for the smallest villages and towns, and it seems to me that editors are missing the purpose of our travel guide. Most of our articles about major cities in Nigeria need significant work, but instead I'm seeing articles about cities lie untouched while villages with no travel relevance receive stubby articles. Is there a way we can direct contributors toward more useful targets for contributions to our guide? <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 13:55, 20 December 2025 (UTC) == [[Talk:Phrasebooks#Fula phrasebook and Fulfulde phrasebook]] == Anyone with knowledge of [[w:Fula language|Fula]] would be greatly appreciated in this discussion, thanks! [[User:HKLionel|<span style="font-family:Montserrat;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#EE1C25,#BA8E23);color:transparent;background-clip:text">HKLionel</span>]] [[User talk:HKLionel|<span style="color:#EE1C25;font-size:60%">TALK</span>]] 17:11, 22 February 2026 (UTC) == New grant applications that might bring edits in April == {{swept}} I have had a quick look at a list over 50 grant applications in [[:meta:Grants:Regions/Sub-Saharan Africa]]. I only looked at the details of a small selection of the applications in the "Rapid Funds - Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 (SSA)" - "Under Review" in the box at he bottom of the page. I found two that planned to edit Wikivoyage: *[[:meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Promoting Tourism and Travel Information in Northeast Nigeria through Wikimedia (ID: 23747298)]] *[[:meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Open Heritage:Documenting Northern Nigerian Cultures, Festivals, and Emirates on Wikimedia (ID: 23741619)]] You can comment on the applications on the linked grant discussion pages. Has the discussion of the new policy on [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]] concluded? - it may be appropriate to mention this policy in grant application discussion. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:27, 26 February 2026 (UTC) :Do we know which user is behind the two grants? Unfortunately the edit histories of both applications were done by a bot. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:07, 26 February 2026 (UTC) ::See the answer to question: "8. Describe your team.", nearly halfway down the page. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 23:15, 26 February 2026 (UTC) :::I see – pinging {{ping|Ishaku Ajeje|Mlamido|Gwanki|Mahuta|Mr. Snatch|A Sulaiman Z}} – can you all confirm you are aware of this discussion? :::While I'm at it, I'm going to be completely honest: I don't get good feelings about the first. Two of the organisers listed there, [[Special:CA/Hajara ya'u]] and [[Special:CA/Nnamadee]], do not even have local accounts on enwikivoyage (i.e. they never even '''''visited''''' Wikivoyage whilst logged in). That alone should be a bit concerning, but I am happy to be proved otherwise (and I hope it ends up being that way). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 03:20, 27 February 2026 (UTC) ::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]]@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] Thank you very much for contacting us regarding the proposal. ::::Typically, we form a team with members from different specializations who work collaboratively on such projects. We assure you that we will fully comply with all Wikivoyage policies and guidelines throughout the process. ::::Thank you again for your consideration. [[User:Mr. Snatch|Mr. Snatch]] ([[User talk:Mr. Snatch|talk]]) 08:45, 27 February 2026 (UTC) :::::Thank you for posting, and please stay in touch with us so we can be available to help with planning in any way that could be useful. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:06, 27 February 2026 (UTC) ::::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]], [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]], [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] Thank you very much for reaching out to us about this proposal, [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia%20Community%20Fund/Rapid%20Fund/Promoting%20Tourism%20and%20Travel%20Information%20in%20Northeast%20Nigeria%20through%20Wikimedia%20(ID:%2023747298)], I am very pleased with your response. As you rightly noted, some individuals have not yet opened accounts on Wikivoyage. For this reason, we aim to intensify our efforts to encourage people from Northeast Nigeria to begin contributing actively to Wikivoyage. This will be achieved by helping them appreciate the value of their cultural heritage and traditions, and by reassuring them that their contributions will gain global recognition when shared not only on Wikivoyage but also on Wikipedia as a whole. We assure you of our full commitment to strictly following all relevant guidelines. [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Wikivoyage:Welcome,_event_organizers] [[User:Ishaku Ajeje|Ishaku Ajeje]] ([[User talk:Ishaku Ajeje|talk]]) 09:31, 27 February 2026 (UTC) :Thanks very much! I'm posting to those talk pages. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:19, 26 February 2026 (UTC) :Hello [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]], Thank you for for pointing out the inclusion of Wikivoyage in our project. :In our proposal [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/Open_Heritage:Documenting_Northern_Nigerian_Cultures,_Festivals,_and_Emirates_on_Wikimedia_(ID:_23741619) Open Heritage: Documenting Northern Nigerian Cultures, Festivals, and Emirates], we included Wikivoyage because the organizers already have practical experience creating and improving Wikivoyage articles. The project is focused on documenting Northern Nigerian emirates, festivals, and cultural heritage, and some of these topics are directly relevant to travel and cultural tourism. Because of this, it makes sense to improve related travel information where appropriate. :We are aware of the ongoing discussion about the new policy for event organizers on Wikivoyage. We will review the guidance on [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Wikivoyage:Welcome,_event_organizers Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers] and make sure our project activities align with the expected standards for training and content contributions. Our team will ensure that our contributions follow Wikivoyage policies and best practices. :We are not connected to the other proposal mentioned. Our team will focus on implementing our own project activities, while ensuring that any contributions to Wikivoyage follow the [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Wikivoyage:Welcome,_event_organizers Wikivoyage guidelines] and scope. We also welcome any suggestions from the community that can help improve the quality of our contributions. :Thank you :[[User:Gwanki|Gwanki]] ([[User talk:Gwanki|talk]]) 06:00, 27 February 2026 (UTC) ::Awesome, @[[User:Gwanki|Gwanki]], glad to hear you're aware – hopefully all goes well for you with the grant. :) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:35, 27 February 2026 (UTC) :::Indeed, good luck with the grant application, and thanks for working with us! My feeling is that for Wikivoyage, the most important things in regard to festivals are what, when and where. From what I've seen, what is the most commonly covered of the three, but when and exactly where may be omitted, and visitors need that information for planning and to attend. What we don't want is either just a list of festival names without other information or lots of detail about the what with no practical information about when or where to go. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:26, 27 February 2026 (UTC) ::::I am pleased to see that the grant applicants have engaged with us, and I hope that the applications are successful. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 11:13, 27 February 2026 (UTC) :::::Unfortunately, these two grant applications were not funded. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 23:22, 27 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::@[[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] Yes, we didn’t anticipate this outcome, but considering the high number of proposed projects, we fully understand the limitations involved. [[User:Mr. Snatch|Mr. Snatch]] ([[User talk:Mr. Snatch|talk]]) 08:32, 28 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope you guys can reapply soon. Let us know if we might be able to help you in any way. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:44, 28 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] Thank you so much for your kind message. We truly appreciate your support and encouragement. We will definitely consider reapplying soon, and we’ll reach out if we need any assistance. [[User:Mr. Snatch|Mr. Snatch]] ([[User talk:Mr. Snatch|talk]]) 23:04, 14 April 2026 (UTC) There are two other grant applications that mention Wikivoyage, but these are proposing less edits, and may not have much impact: *[[:meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikipédia & Génocide des Tutsis (ID: 23653583)]] This Rwanda based application proposes to edit 10 pages on Wikivoyage, but as the application is mainly written in French, they may not contribute here. *[[:meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Advance Wikipedia Awareness and Training at Abdu Gusau Polytechnic and Historical Documentation of Gusau, Zamfara States. Follow up to our Previous Initiative. (ID: 23526700)]] is based in Nigeria and proposes to edit 30 pages on Wikivoyage, but the main activity is adding photos to Commons. As it is planned for 2026-01-01 - 2026-03-31, it is unlikely to get a grant in time. As before there are comment links in the applications. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 11:24, 27 February 2026 (UTC) == New Nigeria Expedition? == {{swept}} There seems to be an influx of new Nigeria articles. Is this related to any known event, or another event in violation of the [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers|event organizer]] policy? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:52, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :It looks like 21 new articles were posted. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 16:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Bigcee007|User:Bigcee007]], @[[User:Viva33|User:Viva33]], @[[User:Ngozi scholar Okafor|Ngozi scholar Okafor]], @[[User:Celetex|User:Celetex]], @[[User:Senator Choko|User:Senator Choko]], @[[User:OGA Goody|User:OGA Goody]], @[[User:Adakaibe|User:Adakaibe]] (and please read [[WV:Naming conventions#Disambiguation]], which is not done in the same style on this site as on Wikipedia), @[[User:Akwugo|User:Akwugo]], @[[User:Chikwas|User:Chikwas]], @[[User:IfyClassique|User:IfyClassique]], @[[User:Bigkotech|User:Bigkotech]], @[[User:Nneka Ibeanu|User:Nneka Ibeanu]], @[[User:Ennydavids|User:Ennydavids]]: Can you all tell us what is going on and link the organizing page for us? Who trained you in how to edit on Wikivoyage? Thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:39, 17 April 2026 (UTC) :::...and {{ping|Goodymeraj}} who posted a block appeal on behalf of someone else on my talk page. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:42, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Good morning sir. I posted the appeal. We are currently on a project of visibilizing some Nigerian communities on Wikivoyage. The users you mentioned and tagged above are part of the exercise. Bigcee007 is one of them. That's why I'm appealing on his behalf. Thank you so much [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:52, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]], please answer the questions we've asked you. Also, importantly, have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:54, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered. And yes, I read the Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers [[User:Goodymeraj|Goodymeraj]] ([[User talk:Goodymeraj|talk]]) 05:58, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::And when did you inform us about this event prior to it happening and solicit our advice and collaboration? Read and answer the questions in this thread. I see no reason to repost them. They are in the first and third posts in this thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:53, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::{{re|Goodymeraj}}...so it was you behind this expedition? What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:33, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::We have to decide what to do about this; by all appearances, it's exactly what the event organizers policy is supposed to prevent, and everyone involved is so far evading all our questions. Should we be asking right now whether all of the edits should be reverted and all the participants should be blocked, or is the more salient question whether the organizer should be banned? Our policy is either in force or it's a dead letter, so it's important for us to figure out the best course of action and take it. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::: Can everyone please calm down a bit? I can see why Ikan asks the questions above, but I definitely do not think we should answer yes to either of them. Both the organiser & the participants appear to be acting in good faith, so heavy-handed measures should be avoided if possible. ::::: A lot of our coverage of Africa is quite weak & we definitely want contributions from new users with local knowledge. Yes, the inevitable new user blunders are irritating, but nothing that cannot be dealt with. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 16:11, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::It's the eternal paradox of the new editors: Newbies are 'expensive', but the community will die without them. ::::::As we discussed months ago at [[Wikivoyage talk:Welcome, event organizers#A draft of a substitute for the text on this page]] I'm not convinced that banning organizers is the right choice, especially on a "first offense", when we can't know whether they read the page ''before'' the event. ::::::I do think these articles need improving. Picking one at random, [[Igbo-Ukwu]] is a site of archaeological significance. The population is around 75,000, so it's the kind of place we probably ought to have an article on. It would be nice to have information added to this article (e.g., hotels, restaurants, [https://igboukwu.org/festivals/ several festivals]), but I'm not sad that we have five sentences instead of zero. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:15, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::People acting in good faith would answer our questions. The silence in reply to them is deafening. We need answers ASAP. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:02, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::{{re|Ikan Kekek}} I'd personally ban the organizer for both failing to adhere to the event organizer policy, and also blatantly lying about having read the page. Maybe I'd give a 24–48-hour grace period (from the time of your message), because any longer and that just increases the workload for everyone else trying to clean their mess. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:21, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::And also for playing dumb ("Please which other questions did you ask that I've not answered") and refusing to answer any of the questions at the top of the thread. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:28, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::You're assuming there actually was "an" organizer (possible, but not certain) and that the group didn't get together for fun and decide at the last minute to edit Wikivoyage instead of Wikipedia. If so, I'm sure they won't make that mistake again, after this [[WV:FUN]] reaction. Consider: :::::::* "Have you read [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, event organizers]]? If not, read it right away!" :::::::And then when the person did read it, you react like they should have traveled back in time to implement it retroactively: :::::::* "What do you mean you've read the event organizers policy, but then failed to do ''every'' single step listed on that page?" :::::::I think this is the most important question that's been asked so far: :::::::* Can everyone please calm down a bit? :::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:47, 20 April 2026 (UTC) sz76es8gh9g82r9uow1hz63wrh4r9nv 1 186066 5289352 5288561 2026-06-08T08:30:25Z Waysi32 2418585 /* Listings */ Reply 5289352 wikitext text/x-wiki == My edit == {{ping|Ibaman}} Why did you undo my edit? [[Special:Contributions/217.117.125.83|217.117.125.83]] 13:35, 13 July 2021 (UTC) :Ibaman reverted your edit per [[wv:tone]]. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small> 22:01, 13 July 2021 (UTC) ::I think the IP user's edit was OK. "Armenian-controlled" is a more neutral expression. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:31, 13 July 2021 (UTC) :::As the Armenian occupation was not internationally recognized, I think it's okay to call it an occupation. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 00:26, 14 July 2021 (UTC) ::::It's OK but not necessary. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:32, 14 July 2021 (UTC) :::* {{ping|Ground Zero}} Why do you think so? [[Special:Contributions/217.117.125.83|217.117.125.83]] 12:45, 19 August 2021 (UTC) ::::*Because it has been recognised by other countries as Azerbaijani territory since independence. Armenia invaded and occupied the territory, so "Armenian-occupied" is a fair description. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:16, 19 August 2021 (UTC) ::::** By other countries but not Artsakh and de facto Armenia. [[Special:Contributions/217.117.125.83|217.117.125.83]] 07:18, 20 August 2021 (UTC) == Listings == I'd prefer we remove the listings under the "Sleep" section. There has been a major conflict since this article was written, and several of the towns listed were destroyed. The listings also contain a large amount of personal information (these are not businesses). I doubt any of these private individuals would like to receive a call due to being listed on Wikivoyage. @[[User:SHB2000|<bdi>SHB2000</bdi>]] [[User:Waysi32|Waysi32]] ([[User talk:Waysi32|talk]]) 16:38, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] Small notification here, let me know what you think! [[User:Waysi32|Waysi32]] ([[User talk:Waysi32|talk]]) 08:30, 8 June 2026 (UTC) qhv6wz5vpssu1wbaeqr7jic84si1k93 5289397 5289352 2026-06-08T09:55:37Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Listings */ re 5289397 wikitext text/x-wiki == My edit == {{ping|Ibaman}} Why did you undo my edit? [[Special:Contributions/217.117.125.83|217.117.125.83]] 13:35, 13 July 2021 (UTC) :Ibaman reverted your edit per [[wv:tone]]. [[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|talk]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|contribs]] <nowiki>|</nowiki> [[m:User:SHB2000|meta.wikimedia]])</small> 22:01, 13 July 2021 (UTC) ::I think the IP user's edit was OK. "Armenian-controlled" is a more neutral expression. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:31, 13 July 2021 (UTC) :::As the Armenian occupation was not internationally recognized, I think it's okay to call it an occupation. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 00:26, 14 July 2021 (UTC) ::::It's OK but not necessary. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 00:32, 14 July 2021 (UTC) :::* {{ping|Ground Zero}} Why do you think so? [[Special:Contributions/217.117.125.83|217.117.125.83]] 12:45, 19 August 2021 (UTC) ::::*Because it has been recognised by other countries as Azerbaijani territory since independence. Armenia invaded and occupied the territory, so "Armenian-occupied" is a fair description. [[User:Ground Zero|Ground Zero]] ([[User talk:Ground Zero|talk]]) 14:16, 19 August 2021 (UTC) ::::** By other countries but not Artsakh and de facto Armenia. [[Special:Contributions/217.117.125.83|217.117.125.83]] 07:18, 20 August 2021 (UTC) == Listings == I'd prefer we remove the listings under the "Sleep" section. There has been a major conflict since this article was written, and several of the towns listed were destroyed. The listings also contain a large amount of personal information (these are not businesses). I doubt any of these private individuals would like to receive a call due to being listed on Wikivoyage. @[[User:SHB2000|<bdi>SHB2000</bdi>]] [[User:Waysi32|Waysi32]] ([[User talk:Waysi32|talk]]) 16:38, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] Small notification here, let me know what you think! [[User:Waysi32|Waysi32]] ([[User talk:Waysi32|talk]]) 08:30, 8 June 2026 (UTC) ::Yeah fair point – if they're not proper businesses then they should be removed. (btw sorry, I missed your ping earlier) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:55, 8 June 2026 (UTC) 6t3par2c3ify1leobqus3hi8as7ggoi 0 188673 5289091 5022759 2026-06-07T15:22:14Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289091 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Henichesk banner.jpg|pgname=Henichesk}} '''Henichesk''' (Гені́чеськ) is a port city of 20,000 people (2019) on the Sea of Azov in [[Eastern Ukraine]]. ==Understand== The population speaks mostly Russian. ==Get in== {{Mapframe}} It is 210 km E of [[Kherson]]. ===By train === To the station "Novoalekseevka", then, by minibus or taxi to the city. ==Get around== ==See== [[file:Henichesk beach.jpg|thumb|300px|Henichesk beach]] * {{Listing | type=see | lat= | long= | name=Church of Nativity | alt=Церковь Рождества Богородицы | address =Ul. Krasnaya Oktobrya (ул. Кр. Октября)| directions= | url= | phone= | hours= | content = Built in 1906, in the Russian-Byzantine style. In Soviet times, was used as a gym and a granary. Since 1996 returned to the church. }} * {{Listing | type =see | lat =46.166 | long = 34.812 | name =Arched gate Kalimbetov | alt=Арочный ворота Калимбета | image = | address = | directions = | url = | hours = | price = | content = The only thing that remains of the Kalimbeta Manor. Built in 1909. }} * {{see | name=History Museum | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ul. Vidrodzhennia at Prospect Muri | lat=46.169 | long=34.812 | directions= | phone=+380 553 42-2192 | tollfree= | hours=M-Th 08:00-17:00, F 08:00-16:00 | price= | lastedit=2021-11-15 | content=A collection of the nature of the region and the history of the city. Main interest: mammoth ivory stele from the Sarmatian period, bowsprit medieval vessel, antique amphoraes, paintings by Kupriyanov, dioramas: Azov Sea and the Biruchiy Island, an ethnographic collection from 18th-19th centuries. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Children's Beach | alt=Детский пляж | url= | email= | address=Vul. Sverdlova (Свердлова вул.) | lat= | long= | directions=in Utlyukskom estuary (Утлюкском лиман) | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | content=About 200 m from the shore the depth "knee", then "by the throat", and another ~60-m fairway starts 10-m deep and large current! The bottom is sticky clay ("Mulyak"), which is curative, but by the middle of the day due to bathing water becomes very muddy. }} * {{do | name=Adult beach | alt=Взрослый пляж | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on the shore of the Strait of Tonkyi (пролива Тонкий ) | phone= | hours= | price= | content=There are possible as quite strong currents. You must be careful. }} * {{do | name=Biruchiy island | alt=Бирючий остров | url= | email= | address=Henichesk area | lat=46.126667 | long=35.103333 | directions=extended south-eastern of Fedotova Spit (Федотовой коса) | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=This area 8s part of the territory of the Azov-Sivash National Natural Park (Азово-Сивашский национальный природный парк). Wildlife: deer, fallow deer, Ussurian raccoon dogs, partridges, pheasants, wild geese and ducks, egrets. }} * {{do | name=Arabatsky sand spit | alt=Арабатская стрелка | url= | email= | address=Henichesk area | lat=45.70522 | long=34.99918 | directions=it separates the bay from Siwash Azov Sea; by bus you must go to Henichesk; By train should leave the station Novoalekseevka (Новоалексеевка) | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | content=A popular and inexpensive resort area in which there are about 100 resorts. Sizes: length 112 km and width from 270 m to 7 km. The northern part of the arrow near Genichesk finishes by narrow straits. The southern part is directly adjacent to the Kerch Peninsula ([[Crimea]]). At the southern end, near the village of Solianoie (Соляное) is the Arabatsky fortress remains. It is a good place for hiking, sailing, biking, warm silky sand lonely beaches. Take plenty of water and food, there are shops only at the ends of spit! }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Eastern Ukraine}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|46.166667 | 34.8}} 87b8iery9baccdkm428shgu0mgqe8n9 0 191883 5289114 4723742 2026-06-07T16:16:55Z Mrkstvns 144844 fix dead link 5289114 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner}} '''Anadia''' is a city and municipality in the [[Beira Litoral]] region of [[Portugal]]. ==Understand== [[File:Anadia_-_Portugal_(2306682509).jpg|thumb|Tree-lined avenue in Anadia.]] [[File:Pt-pt Anadia FF.ogg]] Anadia ([[Portuguese_phrasebook#Pseudo-phoneticization|uh-nuh-DEE-uh]], /ɐ.nɐ.ˈdi.ɐ/) municipality has 27,535 residents (2021 provisional), with about 6,000 living in the city proper. ===Visitor information=== * {{listing | name=Posto de Turismo da Curia | alt=Tourism information office | url=https://www.cm-anadia.pt/pages/6 | email= | address=Largo Dr. Luís Navega - Curia, Tamengos | lat=40.4257 | long=-8.4624 | directions= | phone=+351 231 528 238 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2022-03-20 | content= }} ==Get in== Anadia is about halfway between [[Coimbra]] and [[Aveiro]]. ===By train=== [https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en '''Comboios de Portugal'''] provides frequent service to stations in the municipality at '''Aguim''', '''Curia''', '''Mogofores''', and '''Paraimo - Sangalhos'''. ===By bus=== Regional bus service is available from [https://www.transdev.pt/ '''Transdev''']. ===By car=== Anadia is served by the '''A1''' motorway (''Autoestrada do Norte'') from [[Lisbon]], [[Porto]], and cities in between. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} {{mapshape}} ==See== * {{see | name=Museu do Vinho Bairrada | alt=Bairrada Wine Museum | url=https://www.cm-anadia.pt/pages/784?poi_id=100 | email=museuvinhobairrada.m.anadia@gmail.com | address=Avenida Eng. Tavares da Silva | lat=40.4382 | long=-8.4381 | directions= | phone=+351 231 519 780 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–F 10:00–13:00 & 14:00–18:00, Sa Su 11:00–19:00, closed M | price={{EUR|1}}, kids 12 & under free | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=Anadia is at the heart of the Bairrada demarcated wine region and hosts the museum dedicated to the lifecycle of this product. }} ==Do== ==Buy== ==Eat== * {{eat | name=Quinta do Encontro | alt= | url=https://www.quintadoencontro.pt/ | email=enoturismo.encontro@1990.pt | address=Rua de São Lourencinho, São Lourenço do Bairro | lat=40.4414 | long=-8.4905 | directions= | phone=+351 231 527 155 | tollfree= | hours=Tu–Th 10:00–18:00, F Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–16, closed M | price={{EUR|12-45}} | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=Serving traditional Portuguese cuisine at a winery surrounded by vineyards. }} ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Curia Palace Hotel, Spa & Golf | alt= | url=https://www.almeidahotels.pt/en/hotel-coimbra | email=curia@almeidahotels.pt | address=Avenida Plátanos, Curia, Tamengos | lat=40.4243 | long=-8.4625 | directions= | phone=+351 231 510 300 | tollfree= | checkin=16:00 | checkout=11:00 | price={{EUR|58-122}} | lastedit=2022-03-21 | content=Four-star, 100-room hotel in a palatial 1920s/Art Deco/Belle Epoque setting, surrounded by gardens, golf courses, and vineyards. Amenities include swimming pool, restaurant, several bars, room service, minibar, free breakfast, and free parking. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Beira Litoral}} {{usablecity}} {{geo|40.4422|-8.4361}} sup59sg2kgo92gq8t6jsilzi5isfjb7 0 195407 5289162 5285130 2026-06-07T17:44:58Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289162 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Naya Raipur banner.jpg|pgname=Naya Raipur}} '''Naya Raipur''' (नया रायपुर ''Nayā Raypur''), also known as '''Atal Nagar''', '''Nava Raipur''' or '''New Raipur''', is the planned capital of [[Chhattisgarh]], near [[Raipur]]. ==Understand== ==Get in== ===By plane=== Swami Vivekananda Airport ({{IATA|RPR}}) is at the western edge of Naya Raipur. For travelling from the airport to the city centre, it is better to book a taxi in advance. Services like Uber, Ola and Rapido are available in the city. The travel counter in the airport has high prices. The taxi drivers outside the airport charge the same high rates as the counter if not booked in advance. ===By train=== * {{go | name=Mandir Hasaud railway station | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.226192 | long=81.772807 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q63371656 | lastedit=2022-10-05 | content= }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} [[File:Raipur-Naya_Raipur_BRTS.png|thumb|Raipur and Naya Raipur BRTS buses]] Naya Raipur and the nearby [[Raipur]] are served by the '''Raipur and Naya Raipur Bus Rapid Transit System''' ('''Raipur-Naya Raipur BRTS''') since 2016. ==See== [[File:Musical fountain, In sector 19 Atal Nagar , Naya Raipur.png|thumb|[[Fountains|Musical fountain]] in Naya Raipur]] * {{see | name=Nandanvan Jungle Safari | alt= | url=https://www.junglesafari.cg.nic.in/ | email= | address= | lat=21.0985 | long=81.7778 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q107079912 | lastedit=2022-10-05 | content= }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.204167 | long=81.823333 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7285044 | lastedit=2022-10-05 | content=Opened in 2008, it is the second largest cricket stadium in India and the fourth largest cricket stadium in the world by seating capacity. }} * {{do | name=Swagat Vatika | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.23333 | long=81.73256 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Swagat Vatika, Cloverleaf interchange Naya Raipur, (Atal Nagar).png | lastedit=2022-10-05 | content=A beautiful coverleaf interchange as you zip around Raipur and Naya Raipur. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Avinash Times Square Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=21.16552 | long=81.79091 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | image=Avinash Times Square mall, Naya Raipur.png | lastedit=2022-10-05 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | placename=Naya Raipur | image1=NH53-IN.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Nagpur]] | minorl1=[[Raipur]] | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[Sambalpur]] | minorr1=[[Arang]] }} {{IsPartOf|South Chhattisgarh}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|21.161|81.787|zoom=13}} g7hh41jkemze8yugtqhmytmse8bbe0t 0 201204 5289177 5205125 2026-06-07T18:45:21Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner, other edits 5289177 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nanchong banner.jpg|pgname=Nanchong}} ''''Nanchong City'', formerly known as ''Guizhou ''and ''Shunqing'''' is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China's Republic of China's Sichuan Province.The city borders [[ Dazhou]], [[Bazhong]], [[Guangyuan]] in the north, [[Mianyang]] in the west, Suining in the south, Guang'an in the south. It is located in the northeast of Sichuan Basin, the northern part of Sichuan is low mountainous area, and the southern part is hilly area of eastern Sichuan.Jialing River from north to south through the city boundary, in the city and Xichong River intersection.The total area of the city is 12,482 square kilometers, with a population of 6.364 million.Nanchong is an important commercial grain and agricultural by-product production base in the province. It is famous in the world for its abundant citrus harvests. [[File:Nanchong night.jpg|thumb|Nanchong at night]] Is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of [[Sichuan]] province, [[China]]. To the east of Nanchong is Dazhou, to the west are Mianyang and Suining, and to the north is Guangyuan. The vast majority of this area is hilly. The woodland coverage is 25%. The Jialing River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, crosses the prefecture from north to south. There are another 30 rivers in the prefecture with a drainage basin of more than 30 km² (12 sq mi). {{Mapframe|30.80|106.05|zoom=10|width=400|height=400|layer=M}} ==Region== * Metropolitan area: Shunqing District, Gaoping District, Jialing District * Peripheral urban areas: [[Langzhong]]City、South County[https://zh.wikivoyage.org/wiki/%E5%8D%97%E9%83%A8]、Yingshan County[https://zh.wikivoyage.org/wiki/%E8%90%A5%E5%B1%B1]、Peng'an County[https://zh.wikivoyage.org/wiki/%E8%93%AC%E5%AE%89]、Yilong County[https://zh.wikivoyage.org/wiki/%E4%BB%AA%E9%99%87]、Xichong County[https://zh.wikivoyage.org/wiki/%E8%A5%BF%E5%85%85] ==Understand== '''Nanchong''' (Chinese: 南充; pinyin: ''Nánchōng''; Wade–Giles: ''Nan-ch'ung''; Sichuanese: lan²cong¹) is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of Sichuan province, China, with an area of 12,479.96 km² (4,818.54 sq mi). At the 2020 census it was home to 5,607,565 people, of whom 1,936,534 lived in the built-up (or 'metro') area made of three urban districts. It is the second most populated city of Sichuan Province, after Chengdu. The administrative center is Shunqing District. === History === Nanchong was in the territory of the state of Ba before it was conquered by the Qin in 314 BC. The Qin set up an administrative center at Langzhong City. Anhan City was established in Shunqinq district at the beginning of the Han Dynasty. Nanchong has a long history, dating back to the fifth year of Emperor Gaozu of Han's reign (202 BC), when Anhan County was established. With a history of over 2,200 years, it is a historical and cultural city that has served as the administrative center for various commanderies, prefectures, routes, circuits, and bureaus throughout its history. During the Han dynasty, when Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang faced danger, a loyal patriot named Ji Xin sacrificed himself to resolve the crisis in Xingyang, earning credit for "deceiving Chu to save Han." As a result, Anhan County (with its administrative center in the present-day Wufeng Subdistrict, Qingquanba Wulidian, Shunqing District, Nanchong City) was established and placed under Ba Commandery. In the first year of Wang Mang's Xin dynasty (8 AD), the county was renamed Anxin. In the third year of Emperor Gengshi of Eastern Han (25 AD), Liu Xiu restored the name Anhan County. In the first year of Emperor Xian's Xingping era (194 AD), it became the administrative center of Ba Commandery. In the sixth year of the Jian’an era (201 AD), Liu Zhang renamed Ba Commandery as Baxi Commandery, with Anhan becoming one of its subordinate counties. In the 28th year of the Yuanjia era under Emperor Wen of Liu Song (451 AD), Baxi Commandery was occupied by Liao people, and Anhan was temporarily relocated near present-day Mianyang, under the jurisdiction of Baxi Migrant Commandery. During the Southern Liang dynasty, Anhan County was moved to Shigouba in Banzeng Township, Nanchong City, serving as the administrative center of Nan Dangqu Commandery. In the third year of the Sui dynasty’s Kaihuang era (583 AD), it came under Longzhou. In the 18th year of Kaihuang (598 AD), due to the historical name of Nanchong Guo County and the location of Anhan County being south of it, Anhan County was renamed Nanchong County. Shunqing Prefecture existed as the administrative division for present-day Nanchong City from the Southern Song dynasty to the first year of the Republic of China (1912). Its jurisdiction roughly covered today's Nanchong City (excluding Langzhong City and Nanbu County), Guang'an City, and Dazhu and Qu Counties of Dazhou City. The name "Shunqing" originated during the third year of Emperor Lizong's Baoqing era (1227 AD) in the Southern Song dynasty. This naming mirrored Chongqing’s origins: before ascending the throne, Emperor Lizong served as the military commissioner of Guozhou (the predecessor of Shunqing Prefecture). After his ascension, he issued an edict to elevate Guozhou to Shunqing Prefecture, marking his early political career. Subsequently, it was designated as a prefectural-level administrative division under various dynasties. In 1912, the Republic of China reformed the administrative divisions, abolishing most prefectures and converting them into counties. As a result, Shunqing Prefecture was renamed "Nanchong County," and the name "Shunqing" disappeared. By 1950, with the establishment of the Sichuan North Administrative Office, the county-level Nanchong City was carved out of Nanchong County, becoming a directly governed city under the provincial Sichuan North Administrative Office, akin to a provincial capital. It later became the center of the Nanchong Special District and Nanchong Region. In 1993, the Nanchong Region was abolished, and the prefecture-level Nanchong City was established. == Geography == {{climate chart |Nanchong |4.4 |9.4 |15.5 |6.6 |12.6 |17.5 |10.2 |17.6 |38.3 |14.8 |23.4 |75.9 |18.4 |26.9 |119.4 |21.6 |29.2 |162.4 |24.3 |32.3 |175.1 |24.0 |32.7 |147.0 |20.3 |27.2 |121.3 |15.7 |21.3 |85.6 |10.9 |16.3 |36.6 |6.1 |10.5 |16.0 |float=right |clear=right |source=[[:w:Nanchong]] |description= }} Nanchong City is located in the north-central part of the Sichuan Basin and the middle reaches of the Jialing River. The entire territory can be divided into two major geomorphic units: the northern low mountain area and the southern hilly area. The terrain slopes from north to south, with an altitude of 256 to 889 meters. Shallow hills and flat dams, medium hills and valleys, and high hills and low mountains account for roughly 1/3 each. The landform type is mainly hilly. Nanchong City has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cool and humid, but severe cold weather is rare and the temperature changes are relatively mild. Summers are hot and humid, and high temperatures of 35℃ and above are common. Spring and autumn are more comfortable. The average temperature in the coldest month (January) is 6.4℃, and the average temperature in the hottest month (August) is 27.5℃. The average annual temperature is 17.3℃. The average annual precipitation is 987.2mm. The annual sunshine hours are only 1135.3 hours. ==Get in== ===By plane=== Transportation in Nanchong is quite convenient compared with other cities in Sichuan province because of its extensive express railway network, shipping, and air service. Nanchong Gaoping Airport opened nine routes to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Xi'an, Sanya, Hangzhou and Lhasa.Gaoping Airport has built a new runway of 2800×60 meters, and the old runway of 2400×45 meters has been converted into a parallel taxiway.In 2014, the expansion of the terminal was started, and after completion in 2016, it became the largest and most advanced airport in northeast Sichuan. Transportation in Nanchong is quite convenient compared with other cities in Sichuan province because of its extensive express railway network, shipping, and air service. The old Nanchong airport was built in the 1950s and closed in 2003. The new Nanchong Gaoping Airport which has capacity to land bigger planes, provides regular air services to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Xi'an and Sanya. * {{go | name=Nanchong Gaoping Airport | alt=南充高坪机场 | url= | email= | address=Airport Road, Qingsong Street, Gaoping District | lat=30.78845 | long=106.165904 | directions= | phone=+86 817 3317416 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-10-27 | content=Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO) is a public airport serving Nanchong City in Sichuan Province, China. Located in Gaoping District, it operates mainly domestic flights to major Chinese cities. The airport offers standard facilities including check-in counters, security screening, dining, and ground transportation such as buses and taxis. The airport operates 24 hours, though service hours follow each airline’s flight schedule. }} * {{go | name=Langzhong Gucheng Airport | alt=阆中古城机场 | url= | email= | address=Zhujiashan, Langzhong City | lat=31.487332 | long=106.035554 | directions= | phone=+86 817 6062001 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Langzhong_Gucheng_Airport | wikidata=Q60763704 | lastedit=2023-10-29 | content= }} ===By train=== Intersection of Lanzhou-Chongqing Railway and Lanzhou-Chongqing Railway.Nanchong Station and Nanchong North Station two railway passenger stations, there are trains bound for Northeast, North China, Northwest China, East China, Central China, Southwest and South China.According to the latest China Railway passenger timetable (May 2016), Nanchong ranks second in passenger trains after Chengdu in Sichuan Province.Planning and construction of Hanbanan South Railway, Nanmian Railway, Cheng Nanda passenger line, Nanlu Railway. The Dazhou–Chengdu Railway through Nanchong links Chengdu and Dazhou. The Chongqing–Lanzhou Railway, in 2015, will link Lanzhou (Gansu) and Chongqing, and turn Nanchong into a railway hub in northeast Sichuan province. The Nanchong railway station provides passenger and cargo services to regional and national economic centres such as Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Wuhan, Chengdu and Shenzhen. * {{go | name=Nanchong Railway Station | alt=南充站 | url= | email= | address=No.1, Tiexin Road, Shunqing District | lat=30.807035 | long=106.085274 | directions= | phone=+86 817 12306 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2023-10-27 | content= }} * {{go | name=Nanchongbei Railway Station | alt=南充北站 | url= | email= | address=Yinghua North Road, Shunqing District | lat=30°51′35.54″ | long=106°3′57.37″ | directions= | phone=+86 817 12306 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Nanchong_North_railway_station | wikidata=Q15903973 | lastedit=2023-10-27 | content= }} ===By car=== Nanchong is a transport hub of the northeast Sichuan Province. It is crossed by the strategic China National Highway 318, built by the Chinese government in the 1930s, and China National Highway 212 and newly built expressways — Cheng-Nan and Nan-Guang expressway — which link the city to Chengdu and another prefecture-level city: Guang'an. The expressway to Chongqing is under construction. ===By boat=== Nanchong is suggested as a tradition shipping hub in ancient times. Ships from Gansu could reach Chongqing along the Jialing river, but the river is not suitable for modern shipping. The Jialing River can be used for 1,000 tons of ships (is being channelized, completed in 2008, and officially opened in 2012).Nanchong Port's Beijing operations area has been opened at the end of 2013, and container business has been opened in 2014. == Get Around == ===By bus=== Buses in Nanchong are all over the city, and they are also the most convenient tools for travel and commuting. The vast majority of lines are unmanned ticket sales, active coin, do not set up change money. How to take the bus to the famous attractions？ ==== To The Ancient City of Lang Zhong==== ① Take Langzhong No. 3 to Gucheng Dongmen Station and walk 489 meters to arrive;Ticket price: 1 yuan to cross the bridge 2 yuan. ② Take Langzhong Road 6 to Zhangfei South Road under the tunnel entrance station, walk 1.1 km to arrive;Ticket price: 1 yuan to cross the bridge 2 yuan to cross the toll station 3 yuan. ③ Take Langzhong No. 8 to the Municipal People's Hospital Station and walk 1.1 km to arrive;Ticket price: 1 yuan to cross the bridge 2 yuan. ④ Take Langzhong No. 4 to Gucheng Dongmen Station and walk 494 meters;Ticket price: 1 yuan. ⑤ Take Langzhong No. 8 to Zhangfei South Road under the tunnel entrance station, walk 1.2 km to arrive.Ticket price: 1 yuan to cross the bridge 2 yuan. ====To Zhu De's hometown Linlang Mountain scenic spot==== You can take bus No. 102, Nanxi 105 Circle Line, Nanxi 110, Nanxi 112, No. 104, No.101, No.103, Nanxi 113.Sectional pricing system, that is, get on the bus 3 yuan, take the bus 18 stations (inclusive) more than 5 yuan. ====To Jialing first Sangzi scenic spot==== You can take No. 201 to Jialing No. 1 Sangzi Scenic Spot Station or No. 203 to Sangzi Cultural Square station. Ticket price: 2 yuan. ====To Lingyun Mountain Scenic Spot==== You can take No. 19 to the scenic spot. The fare is 2 yuan. === By subway === You can also choose to take the subway to these scenic spots. ==== To The Ancient City of Lang Zhong==== You can take Metro lines 1 and 3 to Langzhong Ancient City Hall. Ticket price: 4 yuan. ====To Zhu De's hometown Linlang Mountain scenic spot==== Although there is no subway to direct, but you can take the bullet train to the scenic spot, the ticket price is 100 yuan. The remaining two attractions are not accessible by subway. All above can be paid with cash or mobile ride code. ==See== ===Scenic spots=== [[File:Langzhong Ancient Town.jpg|thumb|Langzhong Ancient Town]] *{{see | name=The Ancient City of Lang Zhong | alt=阆中古城 | url= | email= | address=No.33, Langshui Road, [[Langzhong]] City, | lat=31.575838 | long=105.97083 | directions= | phone=+86 817 6239899 | tollfree= | hours=May 1-December 30 (Daylight Saving Time) 08:00-18:30; December 31-April 30 of the next year (Winter Time) 09:00-18:00 | price=¥120 | wikipedia=Langzhong | lastedit=2023-10-27 | content=The architectural style of Langzhong Ancient City embodies the ancient Chinese view of feng shui. The checkerboard pattern of the ancient city integrates the styles of north and south, forming the "semi-pearl", "character", "multi" and other architectural groups of very different styles, which is a typical example of "the unity of heaven and man" in the location of ancient Chinese cities. It is a typical example of the perfection of the "unity of heaven and mankind" in choosing the site for the ancient Chinese city. There are 8 national key cultural relics protection units in Langzhong Ancient City, including Zhangfei Temple, Yong'an Temple, Five Dragons Temple, Tengwang Pavilion, Guanyin Temple, Baba Temple, Dafo Temple, and Chuanbei Dao Gongyuan. }} [[File:Zhu De's Former Residence.jpg|thumb|Zhu De's Former Residence]] *{{see | name= Zhu De's hometown Linlang Mountain scenic spot| alt =朱德故里琳琅山景区 | url = | email = zdjng1982@163.com | address = Chinese town of Nanchong in Sichuan Yilong saddle| lat =31.469002 | long =106.625564 | directions = | phone =+86-0817-7555022 | tollfree = | fax = | hours = 9：00-17：30| price = ¥10-59 | wikipedia = | wikidata = | image = | lastedit = | content = The national 5A tourist attraction is located in Saddan Town, Yilong County, with a total planning area of 52.5 square kilometers, and the core scenic area of Zhu De's former residence, Zhu De's birthplace and Zhu De Comrade's former Residence Memorial Hall as the main body covers an area of 2.94 square kilometers. The core scenic spot takes "Zhu De Spirit" as the theme, takes red culture as the main line, takes natural ecology as the background, and is divided into four sections of "entrance area -- memorial area -- folk custom area -- background area", vividly reproducing the life scene of Comrade Zhu De's youth. Zhu De Former Residence Memorial Park is the first batch of national patriotic education demonstration base, the national primary and secondary school patriotic education base, the national youth education base, the national national defense education base, the revolutionary traditional education base of Party members and cadres, the national integrity education base, the national museum, the first batch of free open units. }} * {{see | name=Jialing first Sangzi scenic spot | alt=嘉陵第一桑梓 | url= | email= | address=Peng 'an County | lat=31.029097 | long=106.412151 | directions= | phone=+86 817-8628808 | tollfree= | hours=Open all day | price=Free | content=National 4A tourism area, located in Peng'an County, Sichuan Province, Peng'an is the hometown of Sima Xiangru, a scholar in the Han Dynasty, located in the northeast of Sichuan Province, in the middle of the Jialing River.The whole tourist area to winding beautiful Jialing River as the axis, along both sides of the river planning more than 20 square kilometers, divided into three sections of four-function film 13 districts.This collection of the most classic poetry and painting countryside in the Jialing River basin, the birthplace of Bashu culture, the ancient romantic love holy place, the exhibition stand of the concept of unity of heaven and earth, Jialing River agricultural civilization. }} *{{see | name=Lingyun Mountain Scenic Spot | alt=凌云山风景区 | url= | email= | address=Gaoping District | lat=30.781623 | long=106.118808 | directions= | phone=+86-0817-3310666 | tollfree= | hours=May 1 - October 31:08:30-17:30; November 1 - April 30:08:30-17:00 | price=Free | content=The national 4A level tourist attraction is one of the key scenic spots in Jialing River ecological and cultural tourism boutique area. It is now an international ecological safety tourism demonstration base, a national forest park, the best Feng shui tourist attraction in China, a national youth outdoor sports camp, a provincial geopark and a cultural industry demonstration base in Sichuan Province. The scenic area is 26 square kilometers. }} {| class="wikitable" ! Scenic spot name ! Scenic spot level ! Subordinate region ! remark |- | Langzhong Ancient City | National AAAAA tourist attraction | Langzhong City | "Best International Tourist Resort" (2009) |- | Jinseongsan Forest Park | National AAAA tourist attraction | Gaoping District, Peng 'an County | National Forest Park |- | Lingyun Mountain Scenic Spot | National AAAA tourist attraction | Gaoping District | |- | Tengongyuan | National AAAA tourist attraction | Langzhong City | |- | Kowloon Lake | | Xichong County | High-end eco-tourism resort in western China |- | Xishan | National AAAA tourist attraction | Shunqing District | |- | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Taipeng Mountain Scenic Spot | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Provincial Forest Park | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Yingshan County | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | The famous mountain of Shubei, a sacred place of Buddhism in north Sichuan |- | Rising Bell Lake | National AAAA tourist attraction | Nanbu County | |- | Zhang LAN's hometown | National AAAA tourist attraction | Xichong County | Patriotism education base |- | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Qingshui Lake Wetland Park | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | The National Wetland Park | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Yingshan County | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | |- | Hundred Buddha Temple Forest Park | | Xichong County | to create Baifushan National Forest Park |- | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Furongshan Urban Landscape Belt | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Yingshan County | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Being created |- | The first meander of Jialing River | | Gaoping District | One of the world's 2 great meander, the only 359° in Asia |- | Woo Gi SAN | national AAA tourist attraction | Nanbu County | |- | North Lake Park | national AAA tourist attraction | Shunqing District | |- | Former Residence of Luo Ruiqing | national AAA tourist attraction | Shunqing District | |- | Xiyue Lake Park | national AA level tourist attraction | Yingshan County | |- | Longshenya | national AA level tourist attraction | Yilong County | |- | Fengya Mountain | | Jialing District | China Agricultural Demonstration Park |- | Phoenix Valley | | Peng 'an County | One of the famous Taoist mountains in China |- | Old city site of Junsuke Aoki | | Gaoping District | Historical and cultural relics |- | Huan Hou Temple, Huaguang Tower | | Langzhong City | Historical and cultural relics |- | Zhu De's hometown | National AAAAA tourist attraction | Yilong County | Revolutionary sites |- | China Organic Life Park | national AAA tourist attraction | Xichong County | Organic food base (Milk pig, sunflower chicken, etc.) |- | Qinglong Lake National Wetland Park | National Wetland Park | West i Chong County | Trial |- | Shuanglongqiao Village, the first organic ecological recycling village in China | national AAA tourist attraction | Xichong County | being created |- | Chuangguo Peach Garden Tourist Scenic spot | | Xichong County | Rural tourism base |- | Duofu Ancient Town | | Xichong County | Ancient town blessing culture |- | Huaxili Rural Tourism Scenic Spot | | Xichong County | under development (with natural and cultural landscape such as Jiadatan Waterfall Group) |- | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | North Sichuan water Town | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Xichong County | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Chinese Traditional Farming Experience Area |- | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Phoenix Valley Rural Tourism Resort | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Xichong County | colspan="1" rowspan="1" | Suburban tourist destinations |} Religious attractions: Big Like Mountain, Yuntai Temple, Big Buddha Temple, Yongan Temple, Jianhao Temple, Tiangong Yuan, Baba Temple, Mosque, Gospel Hall, Catholic Church covering the five major religions of Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Catholicism; Nanchong White Pagoda, Yingshan White Pagoda, south Yuji Mountain, south Li Feng Guan and Shenba brick Pagoda and other pagoda temples. Artificial landscape: Machi Beach, Shengzhong Reservoir, Xichong Red Flag, Baltan and other artificial reservoir landscape. {| class="wikitable" |+ Nanchong ancient eight sights * new eight sights | The autumn scenery of the fruit mountains | The White Tower morning bell | Jinquan Night Moon | Qi Le Ling Chi | Aoki Niki | Qu Shui Qing Bo | Zhu Feng morning glow | Lian Zhou Ancient Prophecy |- | Lingyun Immortal Mountain | The world meander | The White Tower morning bell | Fish leap over the dragon gate | ten thousand volumes of floors | The reflection of the lotus pond | Kaihan Cloud Building | Ka Giang Port |} Notes Nanchong new eight views: Xishan like "sleeping beauty", North Lake scenery charming eyes, Qingquan temple into a holy place, Wan tower on the "broken ten thousand volumes", Kui Pavilion style is still the same, North Sichuan Travel Office site beauty, Ruiqing former residence into a scenic view, old Jun Taoist temple famous. ==Do== ==Buy== Nanchong also has a lot of department stores, even if you don't buy anything, just walk around and see, it is also a kind of enjoyment. * {{buy | name=1227 Shopping Plaza | alt= | url= | email= | address=No.86 Hongguang Road, Dongnan Street, Shunqing District | lat=30°47'56"N| long= 106°5'18"E| directions=You can take Bus No.8, No.12, No.30 and No.37. | phone=+86 817-2711617| tollfree= | hours= Monday to Sunday 10 am to 21 PM, No holidays| price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Nanchong 1227 Shopping Plaza is a collection of shopping, leisure, entertainment, food as one of the commercial characteristics of the block, every night is lively, the mall provides many high-quality brand merchants, to meet the diversified consumer needs of citizens and tourists. }} * {{buy | name=Wangfujing Shopping Center (Nanchong Store) | alt= | url= | email= | address=No.309, Section 5, Middle Jiangdong Avenue Road, Gaoping District (next to Baita Park) | lat= 30.7854| long=106.111 | directions=You can take bus No.19 | phone=+86 817-8099999 | tollfree= | hours= 10:00-22:00| price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=As the first shopping center in Nanchong, the arrival of Wangfujing has made the residents of Nanchong full of curiosity and expectation. As a smart, cross-border and integrated shopping center with feelings, Wangfujing Shopping Center integrates themed and situational experiences, and is committed to allowing consumers to experience the quality of life and fun of first-tier cities. The reasonable layout of food and beverage, leisure and entertainment, parent-child children, fashion clothing, gold jewelry, cosmetics, fine products, shoes and bags, living facilities and other formats leads Nanchong city life and improves the commercial pattern of Nanchong city. }} * {{buy | name=Wanda Plaza (Gaoping Branch) | alt= | url= | email= | address= Intersection of Qintai Road and Jiangdong Middle Road, Gaoping District | lat=32.7854 | long=108.111 | directions=You can take bus No. 22,No. 28, No. 2, No. 10, No. 35 directly to Wanda Plaza. | phone= | tollfree= | hours=10:00-22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=There are not only clothing, catering, supermarkets, but also children's toys, leisure and entertainment, beverage shops, special food and snacks, Western fast food, baby care, and even e-cigarettes, tobacco hotels, etc., basically covering most consumer products and services. }} * {{buy | name=Fashion Times Square | alt= | url= | email= | address=No.1, Section 2, Binjiang North Road, Shunqing District | lat= 30°47'56"N| long=106°5'18"E | directions=You can take Xingfu No. 1, No. 25 or No. 29 bus directly. | phone=+86 817-2731345 | tollfree= | hours=10:00-22:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=As a one-stop leisure, shopping and entertainment commercial complex covering 6 square kilometers in the new municipal district, the overall operation area reaches 38,000 square meters, with two underground floors and five above-ground floors. From fashion shopping, fashion food, sports and health, first-line cinema to children's entertainment, life supermarket, it is a collection of fashion catering, cultural leisure, health experience as one of the boutique community joy space. }} ==Eat== {{eatpricerange|Below ¥30|¥30-100| Above ¥100}} Nanchong, as a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, has rich food culture and unique local characteristics. Here, you can taste many unique Nanchong characteristics of the food, such as Guokui Pot noodles, Zhang Fei ox head, Yingshan duck and so on. Next, I will introduce some food in Nanchong for you, so that you can better understand the food culture of the city. * {{eat | name= Guokui Pot noodles| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Guokui Pot noodles is a famous snack in Nanchong. It is served with pea jelly and pea jelly. Its secret lies in the use of secret red oil fried, delicious. Guokui Pot cold powder with pea cold powder as the main material, with spicy north Sichuan cold powder and other ingredients, the taste is soft and fresh. It not only has a unique taste, but also is healthy and satisfying, and has become one of the favorite foods of Nanchong people. }} [[File:Pot-helmets-2511801 1920.jpg|250px|thumb|Sichuan Guokui]] * {{eat | name= Zhang Fei beef| alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Zhang Fei beef is a kind of Sichuan special food snack with a history of more than 200 years. It is named after its dark appearance and bright heart, which is similar to the image of Zhang Fei. This beef is suitable for fine and slow chewing, chewing dry but not hard, moist but not soft, salty and delicious, the entrance of slag. Zhangfei beef is popular with diners for its unique production process and taste. }} * {{eat | name=Shunqing Mutton noodles | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Shunqing Mutton noodles is a famous food in Nanchong, with rice noodles and mutton soup as the main features, fresh soup, fresh filling, fresh powder, rice noodles soft and delicate, very suitable for winter. Fine production, soup base, spices, etc., delicious taste. Shunqing Mutton noodles with rice noodles and mutton soup as the main materials, has a unique flavor and taste, is one of the indispensable food in Nanchong area. }} * {{eat | name=Baoning steamed bun | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Baoning steamed bun is a famous snack in Langzhong City, created by Ha Gongkui, a Hui technician in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Baoning steamed bun is made of corn flour, flour, sesame, sugar, peanut kernel, yeast, baking powder and other main raw materials. The steamed bun produced is white as silver, crisp and soft, fresh and sweet, and is loved by people. Baoning steamed bun was selected as "Top Ten snacks in Nanchong" by Nanchong Catering Industry Association, and was rated as 22 provincial famous snacks in Sichuan. }} * {{eat | name=Yingshan Cold noodles | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Yingshan Cold noodles is a special food in Nanchong. It is highly praised for its strong noodles, strong red oil and unique ingredients. Yingshan cold noodles with gluten, cold skin, bean sprouts on the base, then add salt, red oil and other seasonings, sprinkle green onion and stir together. Cold noodles taste strong, red oil strong, good color and flavor, mouthwatering. Yingshan cold noodles not only good color and flavor, but also the price is close to the people, very suitable for locals to taste. }} * {{eat | name=Peng 'an Heshu Tofu | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Peng 'an Heshu Tofu is a special food in Peng 'an. It is characterized by soft texture and delicious taste. It is made with a special process, does not flow, does not collapse, and can maintain its shape even when placed in the pot. This kind of tofu can be eaten in a variety of flavors, such as spicy, fish, and beer. It not only tastes good, but also is affordable, which is loved by locals and tourists. }} [[File:Zhangcha Duck at Restaurant Zen, Qianmen (20211008185323).jpg|thumb|Zhangcha Duck at Restaurant Zen, Qianmen (20211008185323)]] * {{eat | name=Zhangcha duck | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1006977 | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Camphor tea duck is a kind of smoked duck, exquisite production, strict requirements, golden red color, crisp outside and tender inside, with camphor wood and tea special fragrance, is one of the classic traditional dishes in Sichuan province, belongs to Sichuan cuisine.{{Pbri}}This dish is carefully selected and carefully prepared.{{Pbri}}It is made from the plump and tender male duck, which is available in autumn, and is made by four processes: curing, smoking, steaming and frying. In the four processes, the use of camphor leaves and flower tea to smoke the duck is the most critical.{{Pbri}}Camphor tree is an evergreen tree, more numerous in the warm ground, the leaves are oval, rich in camphor tree unique aroma, with the flower tea smoked duck is a major feature of this dish. This dish on the table is also very particular, the whole duck smoked after the first cut after reshaping, restore to the plate, so that the duck is not only delicious meat, but also good-looking.{{Pbri}}Serve with "lotus leaf soft cake" for diners to roll up and eat, especially delicious.}} ==Drink== ==Sleep== {{sleeppricerange|Below ¥150|¥150-300| Above ¥300}} * {{sleep | name=Nanchong Licheng Hotel | alt=| url=| email= | address=No. 118, Section 2, Xihua Road, Shunqing District | lat=30°47'56"N | long=106°5'18"E | directions=Close to Weather Park and North Lake Park | phone=+86 817-2339999| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Above ¥230 | wikidata=Q1199916 | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=The room is very large, the facilities are very good, the air is very fresh, and the Wifi connection in each room is very good. }} * {{sleep | name=Langzhong South Pingyuan Inn | alt= | url= | email= | address=No.129, Gucheng South Street, Baoning Street, Langzhong City | lat=31°34'49.84"N | long=31°34'49.84"N | directions=It is 457 meters away from Huaguang Building, about 106311 meters on foot, and is expected to take 10 minutes. | phone=+86 817-6270666 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From ¥126 | wikidata=Q1200170 | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Antique decoration style, close to Langzhong ancient city attractions. }} * {{sleep | name=Yilong Yulu Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Yilong County Saddan town Zhu De hometown scenic Hakka folk Expo Park | lat=31.2681 | long=106.2963 | directions=It is 2.6 km away from the Second People's Hospital of Yilong County, about 5.6 km by car, and is expected to take 15 minutes. | phone=+86 817-7169999 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From ¥250 | wikidata=Q1152679 | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Located in the hometown of Zhu De scenic area, the hotel architecture and scenic landscape coordination integration, is a set of leisure, dining, accommodation as one of the Hakka famous hotel, cultural antique architecture hotel. }} * {{sleep | name= Jinhui Hotel (Nanchong Peng 'an Branch)| alt= | url= | email= | address=2nd Floor, 76 Jianshe Middle Road, Pengan County | lat=32.0299, | long=106.4115 | directions=It is only about 10 minutes by car from Jialing Zhouzi Ancient Town. | phone=+86 817-8887111| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From ¥136 | wikidata=Q29413 | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=It has a national 4A level tourist scenic spot - Zhouzi Ancient Town, a national 2A level tourist scenic spot - Dashen Nanhai, Xiangru Lake National Wetland Park, national Forest Park, Baiyun Mountain and other tourist attractions. }} * {{sleep | name=Yingshan Tiansheng Hotel | alt= | url= | email= | address=280 Xinglong Road, Yingshan County | lat=30.7415 | long=115.6738 | directions=2 km straight from Yingshan Railway Station, about 2.8 km by car, expected 6 minutes. | phone=+86 817-8218888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From ¥216 | wikidata=Q1199117 | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Covers an area of about 35 acres, divided into the main building and VIP building. The main building is 12 floors, the VIP building is 21 floors, a total of a number of rooms, all rooms are fully functional, safe and comfortable, provide laundry, shoe polishing, message, flowers and fruits, so that you can fully enjoy the distinguished experience. }} * {{sleep | name=Jianglin Hotel, Nanchong | alt= | url= | email= | address=No.43, Section 6, Jiangdong Middle Road, Gaoping District | lat=30.783 | long= 106.1116| directions=It is 1.3 km straight from Gaoping Bus Station, about 2.4 km by car, and is expected to take 6 minutes. | phone=+86 817-6837777| tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=From ¥114 | wikidata=Q1200060 | lastedit=2023-12-12 | content=Convenient transportation, complete facilities, comfortable health, close to Wangfujing shopping center (Nanchong Store). }} ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|East Sichuan}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} qbof2ex0048dlmpbhpq13a179c1200i 0 202784 5289066 5220058 2026-06-07T14:16:51Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289066 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hastinapur banner.jpg|pgname=Hastinapur}} '''Hastinapur''' (Hindi: हस्तिनापुर ''Hastināpur'') is a town in the [[Upper Doab]] region of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. While the name is popular throughout India as one of the ancient cities mentioned in the epic ''Mahābhārata'', the town is not known for being a tourist destination. ==Understand== [[File:Kailash Parvat Rachna - 2.jpg|thumb|Kailash Parvat Rachna]] Hastinapur is considered one of the holiest places for Hindus and Jains. It is believed to be the birthplace of three Jain Tirthankaras. There are many ancient Hindu temples including Pandeshwar Temple and Karna Temple, as well as Jain temples such as Shri Digamber, Jain Mandir, Jambudweep, Kailash Parvat, and Shwetambar Jain Temple. ==Get in== ==Get around== {{Mapframe}} ==See and do== * {{see | name=Digamber Jain Mandir | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q24950090 | lastedit=2023-12-19 | content=Consecrated in 1806, it is the oldest Jain temple in Hastinapur dedicated to Shri Shantinatha, the 16th Jain Tirthankara. }} * {{see | name=Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=29.166667 | long=78.1 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q5680205 | lastedit=2023-12-19 | content=A protected area in the Gangetic plains that covers 2,073 km². Mammal species recorded include swamp deer, smooth-coated otter, Ganges river dolphin, gharial, Indian leopard, chital, sambar deer, nilgai. 117 bird species have been recorded. }} * {{see | name=Jambudweep | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q28164225 | lastedit=2023-12-19 | content=A Digambara Jain temple built in 1972. Jambudweep is a depiction of Jain cosmology. }} * {{see | name=Shri Ashtapad Teerth | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=A 46-metre-high (151 ft) structure dedicated to first tirthankara Rishabhnath. }} * {{see | name=Kailash Parvat | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= A 40-metre-high (131 ft) structure that is home to several Jain temples, including Yatri Niwas and Bhojanshala. }} * {{see | name=Pandeshwar Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=This temple is dedicated to Shiva. It is believed to be the place where Kauravas and Pandavas received their education in Vedas and Puranas. A temple of the Hindu goddess Kali and many Hindu ashramas are also present on a hillock between the ruins. Legend has it that in the Mahabharata period, Pandu's eldest son Yudhishthira had established the shivalinga at the Pandeshwar Mahadev temple before the war of Mahabharata and prayed to Shiva for a blessing of winning the war. }} * {{see | name=Karna Temple | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=near the Pandeshwar temple | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=The Karna Temple is located on an old ravine along the bank of the Ganges. The Shivling inside the Karna Temple is believed to have been established by Karna, one of the prominent figures in the Mahabharata. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Upper Doab}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|29.17|78.02|zoom=13}} ddptvcypfzie69nmax3axlm8pb5njz3 0 205378 5289055 4893159 2026-06-07T13:38:58Z Globetrotter30 2363356 /* Regions */ added 5289055 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Asia}} The '''Bay of Bengal''' borders several countries of [[South Asia|South]] and [[Southeast Asia]]. The regions around the bay are known for their beach resorts and mangrove forests. It is named after the region of [[Bengal]]. ==Regions== {{Mapframe|staticmap=Bay of Bengal map.png}} * [[Bangladesh]] ([[Barisal Division]], [[Chittagong Division]], [[Khulna Division]]) * [[India]] ([[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Odisha]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[West Bengal]]) * [[Myanmar]] ([[Southern Myanmar]], [[Southeastern Myanmar]], [[Western Myanmar]]) * [[Sri Lanka]] ([[Eastern Province (Sri Lanka)|Eastern Province]]) * [[Thailand]] ([[Southern Thailand]]) ==Cities== * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Chennai]]|wikidata=Q1352}} (India) — one of the bay's major ports, known for its beaches. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Cox's Bazar]]|wikidata=Q949746}} (Bangladesh) — a major beach destination with boisterous holiday-makers and street vendors (hawkers). It is the world's longest natural coastline with {{km|112}} of pristine unbroken sandy beach. *{{marker|type=city|name=[[Phuket]]|wikidata=Q182565}} (Thailand) — the original Thai paradise island with some still beautiful beaches. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Pondicherry]]|wikidata=Q639421}} (India) &mdash; a former French colony in India, which offers a mixture of French and Indian architecture and culture. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Port Blair]]|wikidata=Q203476}} (India) — the gateway to the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]. Spend a day or two here walking around and enjoying fresh seafood and seeing a couple of the nearby sites like Ross Island, Viper Island and Bambooflat Island leading to Mount Harriet. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Puri]]|wikidata=Q207799}} (India) — knwon for its vibrant beach along the bay, with camel and horse rides. * {{marker|type=city|name=[[Visakhapatnam]]|wikidata=Q200016}} (India) &mdash; known for its exotic resorts near beaches along the bay, with ropeways along the coastal Kailasagiri Hill. {{isPartOf|Asia}} {{extraregion}} qe1fs0ao2412ht4syumj5v34ccrcxzh 0 206308 5289247 4982025 2026-06-07T21:40:21Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289247 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nikolskoye banner.jpg|pgname=Nikolskoye}} '''Nikolskoye''' ([[Russian phrasebook|Russian]]: Кури́льск; Japanese:) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Aleutsky District of [[Kamchatka]] Krai, [[Russia]], located on Bering Island in the Commander Islands chain. [[File:Nikolskoye.jpg|thumb|Nikolskoye]] == Get in == {{mapframe|55.19759|165.99643|zoom=13}} === By plane === Nikolskoye village is provided with air service from Nikolskoye Airport, located 4 km from the village. Flights from the cities of Ust-Kamchatsk and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky have been organized. === By boat === Sea communication with the port of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is carried out year-round by regular cargo and passenger flights. Sea voyages are carried out by the [https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/imo:9703801/ Vasiliy Zavoyko] vessel == Get around == == See == * {{see | name=Church Of St. Nicholas| alt= | url= | email= | address=10, Volokitin Brothers Street | lat=55.19505 | long=165.99660 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Built in 2011. }} * {{see | name=Local History Museum| alt= | url= | email= | address=Sovetskaya str., 13 | lat=55.19883 | long=165.99901 | directions= | phone= +7 41547 2-22-31 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} == Do == == Buy == [[File:Nikolskoye.jpg|thumb|300x300px|View of the city]] == Eat == == Drink == == Sleep == * {{sleep | name=Vitus Bering Hotel | alt= | url=http://hotelbering.ru/ | email=zbamrk@mail.ru | address=street 50 years of October, 6 | lat=55.1979 | long=165.99526 | directions= | phone=+7 41547 22-130, +7 909 890 73-68 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-24 | content= }} == Connect == {{listing|name=Commander Islands|alt=Travel agency|url=http://komandorsky.ru/en/contacts.html|email=ostrova.turism@gmail.com.|address=4 Gagarin Street|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+7(41547) 22-225|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2024-08-24|content=}} == Go next == {{geo||}} {{IsPartOf|Kamchatka}} {{outlinecity}} 5do0se5a1484d7sf0ckyys4opqzigpa 5289248 5289247 2026-06-07T21:41:53Z Mrkstvns 144844 remove duplicate image 5289248 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Nikolskoye banner.jpg|pgname=Nikolskoye}} '''Nikolskoye''' ([[Russian phrasebook|Russian]]: Кури́льск; Japanese:) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Aleutsky District of [[Kamchatka]] Krai, [[Russia]], located on Bering Island in the Commander Islands chain. == Get in == {{mapframe|55.19759|165.99643|zoom=13}} === By plane === Nikolskoye village is provided with air service from Nikolskoye Airport, located 4 km from the village. Flights from the cities of Ust-Kamchatsk and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky have been organized. === By boat === Sea communication with the port of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is carried out year-round by regular cargo and passenger flights. Sea voyages are carried out by the [https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/imo:9703801/ Vasiliy Zavoyko] vessel == Get around == == See == * {{see | name=Church Of St. Nicholas| alt= | url= | email= | address=10, Volokitin Brothers Street | lat=55.19505 | long=165.99660 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Built in 2011. }} * {{see | name=Local History Museum| alt= | url= | email= | address=Sovetskaya str., 13 | lat=55.19883 | long=165.99901 | directions= | phone= +7 41547 2-22-31 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit= | content= }} == Do == == Buy == [[File:Nikolskoye.jpg|thumb|300x300px|View of the city]] == Eat == == Drink == == Sleep == * {{sleep | name=Vitus Bering Hotel | alt= | url=http://hotelbering.ru/ | email=zbamrk@mail.ru | address=street 50 years of October, 6 | lat=55.1979 | long=165.99526 | directions= | phone=+7 41547 22-130, +7 909 890 73-68 | tollfree= | checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2024-08-24 | content= }} == Connect == {{listing|name=Commander Islands|alt=Travel agency|url=http://komandorsky.ru/en/contacts.html|email=ostrova.turism@gmail.com.|address=4 Gagarin Street|lat=|long=|directions=|phone=+7(41547) 22-225|tollfree=|fax=|hours=|price=|lastedit=2024-08-24|content=}} == Go next == {{geo||}} {{IsPartOf|Kamchatka}} {{outlinecity}} 8i4cnaq4rxrf4vwq9l9j8unig2pb1z0 0 206844 5289065 5201083 2026-06-07T14:11:33Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289065 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Haskovo banner.jpg|pgname=Haskovo}} '''Haskovo''' (Bulgarian: Хасково) is a city in South-Central Bulgaria, in the [[Upper Thracian Plain]]. Nearby, there are mineral springs, ancient Thracian tombs, and the communist-era "model city" of [[Dimitrovgrad (Bulgaria)|Dimitrovgrad]], built from scratch in the 1950s. ==Understand== [[File:Света Богородица парк "Ямача".jpg|thumb|upright|The Madonna and Child monument overlooking Haskovo]] [[File:Haskovo Center, Haskovo, Bulgaria - panoramio (4).jpg|thumb|upright|Monument to the Unknown Soldier]] [[File:Haskovo Center, Haskovo, Bulgaria - panoramio (5).jpg|thumb|Thracian dolmen in front of the Communist-era House of Technology; its other wing is the History Museum and the Regional Library]] [[File:Haskovo-theater-Ivan-Dimov.JPG|thumb|Theatre ''Ivan Dimov'']] {{mapframe|41.935|25.555|zoom=13}} With a population of about 65,000 (2021), Haskovo is the administrative centre of Haskovo Province, which extends in the south-east to the borders with [[Greece]] and [[Turkey]], including a chunk of the Eastern [[Rhodope Mountains]]. The only other sizable city in the province is nearby [[Dimitrovgrad (Bulgaria)|Dimitrovgrad]], {{km|14}} to the north; between the two cities run the river Maritsa and the A4 motorway. Two other towns in the province have a population above 10,000: [[Harmanli]] further down the Maritsa and [[Svilengrad]] on the national border, a major border crossing to both Greece and Turkey. ==Get in== The nearest international airport is in Plovdiv ({{IATA|PDV}}), about {{km|70}} away. ===By train=== Haskovo is a major station on the secondary railway line that runs between [[Dimitrovgrad (Bulgaria)|Dimitrovgrad]] and [[Kardzhali]], one of the few not-electrified lines in Bulgaria. In turn, Dimitrovgrad is a railway junction with connections to [[Plovdiv]] and [[Stara Zagora]]. Renovations of the railway network have caused major and inconvenient '''temporary changes''' to any train routes connected to Plovdiv. As of late 2024, in practice this means that the only daily direct train from Plovdiv to Haskovo and Kardzhali starts at the '''Plovdiv East''' station (about 110 min to Haskovo). The same train is also one of the two daily trains from Dimitrovgrad (less than 30 min), the other one being an early commuter shuttle train. In the opposite direction, there are also two daily trains from Kardzhali (about 100 min) - the Plovdiv train and another shuttle train. Intercity trains that would otherwise pass through Dimtrovgrad have been redirected to avoid Plovdiv and the southern lines; the international train [[Sofia]] - [[Svilengrad]] - [[Istanbul]] has been redirected through [[Stara Zagora]]. * {{go | name=Railway Station | alt=ЖП гара, ''zhe peh gara'' | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.933068 | long=25.579855 | directions=in an industrial area {{km|1.7}} east of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-03 | content=Renovated old building. Exits right onto the large Saedinenie Blvd, which connects it to the city centre. Walking is possible, but awkward and unpleasant because of the narrow sidewalks. It's better to take a taxi or bus. }} ===By bus=== Intercity and international lines by the ubiquitous Union-Ivkoni and Arda Tur. * {{go | name=Bus Station | alt=Автогара, ''avtogara'' | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.93297 | long=25.5614 | directions=right by the eastern end of the city centre, on the large Saedinenie Blvd, across the street from the monument to Cptn. Petko Voyvoda | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-03 | content=Utilitarian Communist-era building. Like elsewhere in Bulgaria, each transport company has its own ticket office. }} ===By car=== Haskovo is at the crossroads of several major roads, so drivers have a number of options. Motorway A4 bypasses the city by some {{km|10}}; it starts on Motorway A1 halfway between [[Plovdiv]] and [[Stara Zagora]], north-west from Haskovo, and then slants south to the borders with [[Greece]] and [[Turkey]] at [[Svilengrad]]. It forms part of European Route E80. At the same time, National Road 5 descends from the [[Shipka Pass]] in the Balkan Mountains, passes through [[Stara Zagora]] and after crossing the A4 north of Haskovo, it passes through the outskirts of the city and continues south to [[Kardzhali]]. North of Haskovo, Road 5 is a part of European Route E85. From the north: from [[Stara Zagora]] it's {{km|60}} straight along E85/Road 5, through Dimitrovgrad and two motorway junctions (with the A1 and the A4). From the east: it's about {{km|110}} from [[Elhovo]] along Road 76, which passes through Topolovgrad and joins both the A4 and Road 8 at Harmanli, south-east of Haskovo. From the south-east ('''[[Greece]]''' and '''[[Turkey]]'''): from [[Svilengrad]] on the border it's about {{km|70-75}} along either the A4, or Road 8. From the south-west ([[Kardzhali]]): exit to the north, it's less than {{km|50}} along Road 5. From the west ([[Plovdiv]]): The slightly faster option is to use the motorways: exit Plovdiv to the ''north'' to get onto the A1, then follow the A1 east until you reach the junction with the A4; then take the A4 south and follow it until you reach the crossroad junction with E85/Road 5, and then exit south towards Haskovo. Total distance is about {{km|95}}. The slightly shorter option (but slower average speed) is to exit Plovdiv to the west and take the old main road, National Road 8. It leads directly west and then south-west towards Haskovo, where it also crosses Road 5, but in the outskirts of the city. En route, you can visit historic Klokotnitsa and the nearby ruins of an ancient nymph sanctuary (see below). Total distance is about {{km|80}}. ==Get around== ==See== <!--TODO: more sights? missing at least one military monument --> *{{see | name=Monument to the Mother of God | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on the hill south of the city centre; a pedestrian street and staircase connect it to the riverside Bulgaria Blvd | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q12062015 | lastedit=2025-03-10 | content=A {{m|32.8|adj}} statue of the Madonna and Child, erected in 2003; there's a chapel in the base of the {{m|17}} pedestal. Officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest such statue at the time. In 2010, they added nearby a {{m|30|adj}} remotely-operated belfry, which is open to the public and offers a good view of Haskovo. Just avoid being up there when the bells start ringing if you value your hearing... }} * {{see | name=Regional History Museum | alt= | url=https://haskovomuseum.com/ | email= | address= | lat=41.9323 | long=25.5576 | directions=south side of Liberty Sqr | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Apr-Oct: Tu-F 09:00-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00 (closed Su M); Nov-Mar: Tu-F 09:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-16:00 | price=Adults: 7 лв, students/pensioners: 4 лв, free for children up to 7 yr and the disabled; guided tour/lecture "in foreign language" (English?): 20 лв | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-03-10 | content=First floor of a large angular 1970s building that it shares with other institutions and businesses (e.g. the city library), the entrance is on the north side, between a few shops. On the west façade there's a relief of the creators of the Cyrillic alphabet, surrounded by letters. Archaeological exhibits from the Stone Ages, classical Antiquity, and the Middle Ages, and then the history of Bulgaria until the late 19th century. }} * City Centre - chained pedestrian streets and squares; public art and old buildings **{{see | name=Theatre ''Ivan Dimov'' | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=western end of the pedestrian zone of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-03-10 | content=Built 1924-1926, a petty building with a classical portico. }} ** {{see | name=Atlantic Square | alt=''ploshtad Atlanticheski'' | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=west of the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-03-10 | content=The name is almost certainly a reference to NATO, likely renamed after the Communist era. }} ***{{see | name=Old Clock Tower | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q58803606 | lastedit=2024-10-13 | content=A {{m|23|adj}} wood-and-stone tower, an exact copy of the original 19th-century tower that was demolished in 1913. This one was erected in 2012, amusingly making it ''newer'' than the New Clock Tower... }} *** {{see | name=Statue of a "Haskovo kaun" | alt=хасковски каунь, ''haskovski kaun'' | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-13 | content=A comical sculpture of a "kaun" (kah-OON), the informal nickname for an inhabitant of Haskovo (from the Turkish word for "melon", 'kavun'). Erected 2015, sculpted by Gospodin Tenev as a large version of a prize awarded annually since 1999. }} *** {{see | name=New Clock Tower | alt=Monument to 1000 Years of Haskovo | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=north-east of the Kaun, overlooking a parking lot | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-13 | content=An avant-garde public clock with four faces on top of a {{m|26.5|adj}} sculpture of granite, concrete and metal tubes. Built in 1985 for the ostensible 1000th anniversary of the city, on top of the foundations of the original Old Clock Tower. }} **Liberty Square (''ploshtad Svoboda'') - Haskovo's main square, with many notable buildings and public art *** {{see | name=Monument to the Unknown Warror (to the Fallen in the Unification Wars) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.932730 | long=25.557531 | directions=east end of the square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-18 | content=A 1927 war memorial dedicated to the Bulgarian soldiers who fell in the Liberation War, the Serbo-Bulgarian War, the two Balkan Wars, and World War I. Topped with a large sculpture of a soldier, with four smaller at the corners representing different branches: infantry, cavalry, artillery, officer corps. }} ***Monument to Envy - bronze sculpture of a winged man (Icarus?), with a pair of huge hands clasping down onto his wings. The pedestal says "envy is a constant companion of glory/fame". Also created by Gospodin Tenev (and yes, his first name does mean "Mister"). *** {{see | name=Thracian dolmen | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-03-10 | content=Actual ancient Thracian megalithic tomb, in front of the large building that also houses the History Museum. }} ** House-museum Kirkov's School (''Kirkovoto uchilishte'') ** House-museum Paskalev's House (''Paskalevata kashta'') * Park Kenana - on the north-western outskirts of town; a narrow strip wedges in closer to the city centre, but the rest is a large, wood-covered area. In the closer part, there's a network of alleys, a skate park, a pond, etc. Dogs forbidden. ** Zoo * Park Yamacha - south of the city centre, where the Monument of the Mother of God is. Also home to the city stadium, etc. ** Monument to the Fighters Against Fascism – a Communist-era monument and ossuary, an obelisk with bas-reliefs at its base. Like elsewhere, it conflates the failed September Uprising of 1923 and the guerilla movement during World War II (which was involved in the successful coup d'etat that overthrew the monarchy when Soviet troops entered the country). * Medieval fortress ruins - fragments of walls scattered on a clearing on the southern edge of town, south-east of the Yamacha Park. Curiously juxtaposed with the nearby ruins of a modern concrete water tower that was shaped like a flying saucer. An instructive story about historic preservation in Bulgaria is the fate of the historic Old Haskovo Prison, built in the late 19th century and the subject of a well-known (and quite vulgar) "new folklore" song. The municipality had the prison demolished in 2015 and the land was auctioned off. The then-mayor's explanation? He didn't know it had been listed as a heritage building of national importance! Years of litigation later, he received a suspended sentence of one year. ==Do== * Open air stage and ice skating rink - amphitheatre-like, next to the Communist-era Sport Hall Spartak (Spartacus). ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== *Hotel Africa – a small 3-star, family-run hotel in an awkward-looking modern building on the riverside boulevard. Notable mostly for its interior decoration: African-themed kitsch that's both amusing and surprisingly pleasant, with every room having a different "patron animal" and colour scheme. ==Connect== The area code for landline numbers is 38 (038 if you are dialling from another area in the country). Haskovo is covered by the networks of all three mobile operators in Bulgaria, which also means that there's also at least 4G coverage. Haskovo's post code is 6300. The central post office is a large red building on the south side of the large Bulgaria Blvd, at the bend directly south of the Ivan Dimov Theatre. ==Nearby== {{mapframe|41.935|25.555|zoom=10|name=Map of Haskovo region}} [[File:Fortress Sveti Duch in Mineralni Bani 2011 PD 05.JPG|thumb|Ruins of the "Holy Spirit" fortress by Mineralni bani]] [[File:Uzundzhovo former Mosque.JPG|thumb|Church of the Dormition, Uzundzhovo (2015)]] The whole region is rich in ancient remains, though not all of them are visually spectacular or easily accessible to visitors. It has also played a role in the more recent history of Bulgaria. ===Alexandrovo=== '''Alexnandrovo''' (Александрово) is a village {{km|15}} to the north-east of Haskovo, roughly in the middle of the triangle Haskovo-Dimitrovgrad-Harmanli. The A4 motorway passes nearby, but you can't use it to reach the village. Alexandrovo and {{section link||Uzundzhovo}} are on the same rural Road 8007 (in good condition). Approaching from the east (Harmanli), on leaving Harmanli get off the motorway onto Road 554 to Simeonovgrad (to the north); in the suburbs of Simeonovgrad but before crossing the Maritsa keep west (left) to get onto Road 8007 to Konstantinovo (Константиново) and Alexandrovo. From Dimitrovgrad, exit the city to the south-east (eastern exit of the large clover-leaf exchange in the city), then follow the road south through a couple of villages until you reach a T-intersection with Road 8007 heading east (left). From Haskovo, follow Saedinenie Blvd east to exit the city, then head north and at the large interchange with E85/Road 8 continue north to get onto Road 8007 to Uzundzhovo; after that turn east at the T-intersection. * {{see | name=Thracian Tomb of Alexandrovo and Museum of Thracian Art in the Eastern Rhodopes | alt=Александровска гробница, ''Aleksandrovska grobnitsa'' | url=http://www.alexandrovo.com/en/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions={{km|1}} east of the village centre along Road 8007; there's a free parking lot by the road | phone= | tollfree= | hours=9:00-17:00 (closed M) | price=Adults: 4 лв, students/retirees: 2 лв, guided tour: 6 лв | wikidata=Q596200 | lastedit=2024-10-18 | content=The tumulus tomb of an ancient Thracian ruler, discovered by archaeologists in 2000. One of the largest such tombs discovered in Bulgaria, and one of the handful with intact frescoes (two of the other ones are UNESCO World Heritage Sites). To preserve the frescoes, the tomb is closed to visitors; there's an exact copy in the museum right next to it, which opened in 2009. }} ===Mineralni bani=== '''Mineralni bani''' (Минерални бани, lit. "mineral baths") is a spa resort village in the foothills of the [[Rhodope Mountains]], {{km|18}} west of Haskovo along Road 508. The local hot springs reach {{c|57}}, and there are multiple modern hotels, pools, etc, as well as a couple of nice parks, the largest one surrounding the village church. Road 506 exits the village to the south and after another {{km|18}} merges into Road 5 to [[Kardzhali]] near Beli Plast with its stone mushrooms. * {{see | name=Toplitsa Fortress | alt=Holy Spirit Fortress | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.93981 | long=25.34806 | directions=on the hill overlooking the village park; small parking lot on the dead-end street south of the fortress | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price=Free entry | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-18 | content=The remains of a small, four-tower fortress that was built in the 2nd century CE, rebuilt several times and finally razed in the 14th century. Also known as the Holy Spirit Fortress, after the hill it's on, which in turn is named after a chapel built on the hill. }} * {{see | name=Municipal Public Bath | alt=Обществена баня, ''Obshtestvena banya'' | url=https://mineralnibani.bg/en/about-mineralni-bani/mineral-springs/municipal-bathroom | email= | address= | lat=41.93869 | long=25.34595 | directions=on the side of Road 508, west of the village park | phone= | tollfree= | hours=08:00-18:00 (closed every last M of the month) | price=Pool: 8 лв, bathtub: 10 лв, children under 7: 4 лв, family minipool: 24 лв, family bathtub: 18 лв | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-18 | content=Ornate, old building (facade mosaic says 1937), with separate wings and entrances for men and women. }} ** {{see | name=Public drinking fountain with foot bath | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=next to the public bath, along the same road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-18 | content=Sourced from a hot mineral spring. The foot bath seems to work only in the warm part of the year. }} *Balneo-hotel Bozhur *Pool complex Olympic ===Uzundzhovo=== '''Uzundzhovo''' (Узунджово, oo-zoon-JAW-vo) is a village less than {{km|10}} to the north-east of Haskovo. It used to host the famous Uzundzhovo Fair, which in the 18th and 19th centuries grew to be one of the largest annual trade fairs in the [[Ottoman Empire]]. At its peak, more than fifty thousand people from all over Bulgaria and the rest of the Empire gathered here to trade livestock, crafts, and products imported from abroad. A dedicated fairground was built, which included a fortified caravanserai and a mosque. The fair gradually declined in the second half of the 19th century, due to the introduction of railways and other economic advances. The final nail in its coffin was the Liberation War (1877-1878), which disrupted trade and separated Bulgaria from the rest of the Empire. The [[Plovdiv]] Fair was established in 1893 as a modern alternative. * {{go | name=Uzundzhovo Train Stop | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=41.96789 | long=25.63436 | directions=about {{km|1.9}} west-northwest of the village centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-06 | content=Unattended train stop/halt; the small building has been looted to a skeleton. Only stop between Haskovo and Dimitrovgrad (less than 15 min to any of them). The once-paved road to the village is in a very poor condition. }} * {{see | name=Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=tree-covered yard right by Road 8007 which crosses the village | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q1742632 | lastedit=2024-10-06 | content=Formerly a mosque, the last remnant of the Uzundzhovo fair. Stone building erected in 1593; converted to a church in 1903; last renovations in 2007. Certain elements of its previous function remain, such as an Arabic inscription above the main door. Functioning Eastern Orthodox Church and a small museum of the Uzundzhovo Fair. }} * {{see | name=Uzundzhovo Airfield Memorial Complex | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=on the main square of the village, 300 m north of the church along the same road | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2024-10-06 | content=A number of monuments commemorating the nearby 18th Base of the Bulgarian Air Force, which existed between 1951 and 1998. There's a Soviet-made MiG-21 jet fighter on a pylon, a radar antenna, a memorial list of dead pilots, and monuments to various 19th century Bulgarian revolutionaries. }} *Pub/restaurant Karadzhata (Караджата) - village pub and roadside restaurant; doesn't work during the colder part of the year. ==Go next== * To the north: [[Dimitrovgrad (Bulgaria)|Dimitrovgrad]], and further away '''[[Stara Zagora]]''', [[Kazanlak]] and the Shipka Pass through the [[Balkan Mountains]]. * If you like small towns and ancient sites, to the east is [[Harmanli]], and then to the north-east [[Topolovgrad]] under the low mountain Sakar and [[Elhovo]] on the river Tundzha; you can then swing north towards '''[[Yambol]]''' and [[Karnobat]], or proceed directly to '''[[Burgas]]''' on the [[Bulgarian Black Sea Coast|Black Sea coast]]. * To the south-east: [[Svilengrad]] on the border, then '''[[Greece]]''' and '''[[Turkey]]'''. * To the south-west is '''[[Kardzhali]]''' in the Eastern [[Rhodope Mountains]]; on the way you can swing by the famous ruins of ancient Perperikon. * To the west is colourful and ancient '''[[Plovdiv]]''', a gateway to a number of other destinations either further west or in the Rhodope Mountains {{routebox | image1=Tabliczka E80.svg | imagesize1=32 | directionl1=W | majorl1=[[Sofia]] | minorl1='''[[Plovdiv]]''' | directionr1=E | majorr1=[[File:Aiga immigration.svg|18px]] Kapitan Andreevo/Kapıkule | minorr1='''[[Svilengrad]]''' | image3=Tabliczka E85.svg | imagesize3=32 | directionl3=N | majorl3=[[Ruse]] | minorl3=[[Stara Zagora]] | directionr3=S | majorr3=[[Alexandroupolis]] | minorr3=[[Didymoteicho]] {{flag|Europe}}{{flag|Greece}} }} {{IsPartOf|Upper Thracian Plain}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|41.935|25.555}} suf7fjjbaqpn9bm3b8msdy2p4lrvchk 0 207192 5289099 5221187 2026-06-07T15:37:54Z M97uzivatel 79587 5289099 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Jeseník''' is a city of 11,000 people (2024) in [[North Moravia and Silesia]]. The town is well known for the Priessnitz Medical Spa, the world's first hydrotherapy institute, which was founded here in 1822. It is a large spa resort on the northern outskirts of the town ==Understand== Jeseník is the natural centre of similarly named mountain range Jeseníky, a popular hiking and winter sports area. ==Get in== You can use direct train connection from [[Brno]] (3¾ hours). From [[Prague]], there is a connection with a transfer in Zábřeh na Moravě, which takes 4 hours. From [[Ostrava]], the transfer point is in [[Olomouc]] and the ride time about 3¼ hours. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} ==See== * {{see | name = Borůvková hora observation tower | alt = Borůvková hora (rozhledna) | wikidata = Q9373873}} * {{see | name = Tančírna v Račím údolí | wikidata = Q20851812}} * {{see | name = Horský hotel Paprsek | wikidata = Q110647808}} * {{see | name = Faunapark Lipová-lázně | alt = Faunapark | wikidata = Q18106587}} * {{see | name = Čertovy kameny | alt = Čertovy kameny (Zlatohorská vrchovina) | wikidata = Q16956700}} * {{see | name = Rejvíz | alt = Rejvíz (národní přírodní rezervace) | wikidata = Q8547534}} * {{see | name = Dlouhé stráně Hydro Power Plant | alt = Přečerpávací vodní elektrárna Dlouhé stráně | wikidata = Q1507459}} * {{see|name=Zlatorudné mlýny|lat=50.2515065|long=17.3670716}} * {{see | name = Kolštejn Castle | alt = Kolštejn (hrad) | wikidata = Q25529557}} * {{see | name = Vřesová studánka | wikidata = Q12005392}} * {{see | name = Šerák-Keprník mountain range | wikidata = Q8548306}} ==Do== * {{do | name=Priessnitz Medical Spa | alt=Lázně Jeseník | url= https://www.priessnitz.cz/en/ | email= | address=Priessnitzova 12/299 | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+420 584 491 111 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q3490322 | lastedit=2024-11-12 | content=The first hydrotherapy institute in the world. }} * {{do | name = Králický Sněžník | alt = Králický Sněžník (hora) | wikidata = Q1397501}} * {{do | name = Jánský Vrch | alt = Jánský Vrch (zámek) | wikidata = Q2241795}} * {{do | name = Smolný vrch | alt = Venušiny misky | wikidata = Q11783564}} * {{do | name = Golden Mountains | alt = Rychlebské hory/stezky | wikidata = Q1935661}} * {{do | name = Praděd | wikidata = Q674016}} * {{do|name=Adrenalin park Jeseníky|lat=50.274867|long=17.225431|url=https://adrenalin-park.cz/cz/}} * {{do|name=Zlatý chlum|wikidata=Q207225}} * {{do | name = Petr boulders | alt=Petrovy kameny | wikidata = Q4049}} * {{do|name=Bělá v pohybu amusement center|lat=50.198679|long=17.193700}} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|North_Moravia_and_Silesia}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|50.22938|17.204715}} 6bu8s0d6lnu7v33gbvdj25swx6k4phe 0 209289 5289201 5109798 2026-06-07T20:12:44Z ~2026-33926-65 2419786 /* Beaches */ Added listing for 4x4selfdrive.bg 5289201 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Tsarevo''' (Bulgarian: Царево) is a small town and resort on the southern [[Bulgarian Black Sea Coast|Black Sea coast]] of [[Bulgaria]]. It's one of Bulgaria's four official ports of entry, and the largest town in the southernmost part of the coast. ==Understand== [[File:Tsarevo-sea-garden-statue.jpg|thumb|Town park]] [[File:Царево Bulgaria - panoramio (7).jpg|thumb|A corner of Port Tsarevo]] {{mapframe|42.170|27.848|zoom=14}} Tsarevo is about {{km|50}} south-east of the province centre [[Burgas]], and {{km|20}} north of the Bulgaria-[[Turkey]] border. With a permanent population of about 6,000 (2021), the town is the administrative centre of Tsarevo Municipality, which includes a number of other small resorts: the town of [[Ahtopol]] and the villages [[Varvara]], [[Sinemorets]] (at the mouth of the Veleka), and [[Rezovo]] on the border itself. A large part of the municipality's area is in Nature Park [[Strandzha]]. Originally, the town was a village named '''Vasiliko''' (Greek: Βασιλικόν). It used to be a part of the [[Ottoman Empire]] and its population was predominantly Greek. After the Balkan Wars (1912-1913), the area was ceded to Bulgaria, and most of the Greek population left. Bulgarian refugees from [[Eastern Thrace]] settled in the area. It was mostly a fishing port, but the locals also tried to make use of Strandzha's timber resources by developing a shipbuilding industry. In the 1930s, Tsar Boris III financed the construction of a modern port, and the town was renamed in his honour to Tsarevo - a translation of the Greek name (approx. "king's place" or "king's village"). After World War II, the Communists couldn't leave the place with a "monarchist" name, so it was changed to '''Michurin''' in 1950, presumably after Russian plant breeder Ivan Michurin (1855-1935). The name was reverted in 1991, after the regime fell. Modern Tsarevo has the approximate shape of an E, or right-facing number 3, with Cape Limnos as the middle prong and the bulk of the town in its base. At the southern prong is the outlying Vasiliko Quarter, the oldest surviving part of town (a large fire destroyed most of it in the 1880s, so it was rebuilt in its modern place). ==Get in== ===By bus=== As it's a seaside resort, bus connections are more limited off-season, in the colder half of the year. The ubiquitous amalgamation [https://union-ivkoni.com/en Union Ivkoni/Etap Address/Group Plus] has a direct line from [[Sofia]] to the resorts south of Burgas, including Tsarevo - at least once daily, more frequently in the warmer months. Options from [[Plovdiv]] and [[Yambol]] might be seasonally available, so it's best to check their website. A number of smaller companies operate shuttle buses to Burgas and the nearby settlements along the coast. In Burgas, buses to Tsarevo start at Bus Station South (''Avtogara Yug''). Despite the geographical closeness, there's no direct line between Tsarevo and [[Malko Tarnovo]] - you have to backtrack to Burgas and take a bus from a different bus station. * {{go | name=Bus Station | alt=Автогара, ''Avtogara'' | url=https://avtogaratsarevo.eu/ | email= | address= | lat=42.1650929 | long=27.8431995 | directions=at the main entrance of the town, south-west of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=Surprisingly, it has a website with timetables in English. }} ===By car=== From the north ('''[[Burgas]]''' and the rest of Bulgaria): Road 99 branches off Road 9 south of Burgas and follows the coast east and south, passing through [[Sozopol]] and [[Primorsko]] (and a number of smaller places) before reaching Tsarevo. By road, Tsarevo is about {{km|65}} from Burgas, {{km|38}} from Sozopol, and {{km|17}} from Primorsko. From the south-west ([[Eastern Thrace]] in '''[[Turkey]]'''): European Route E87 crosses the border at the [[Dereköy]] - [[Malko Tarnovo]] border crossing and follows National Road 9 to Burgas. At Malko Tarnovo, Road 99 splits off Road 9 and crosses the woods of [[Strandzha]] to reach the coast at Tsarevo. The coastal road continues south of Tsarevo as Road 9901, passing through [[Varvara]], [[Ahtopol]], and [[Sinemorets]] before reaching the border at [[Rezovo]], but there's no border crossing there. ===By boat=== Tsarevo is one of Bulgaria's four official ports of entry on the Black Sea (the others are [[Burgas]], [[Varna]], and [[Balchik]]). Because it's the closest port to the border, yachts coming from Turkey sometimes choose to stop here first rather than sail directly to the much larger Burgas. * {{go | name=Port Tsarevo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.17122 | long=27.85752 | directions=southern side of the Cape Limnos peninsula, east of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=Yachting marina and fishing port. }} ==Get around== It's a small town, so you can get around on foot, though getting to the outlying beaches would not be very convenient. Unless you book a place right next to them, but then getting to the centre would not be convenient. There's a bicycle lane running along the road to Arapya. Tsarevo's single bus line runs between the bus station, the city centre, and the Vasiliko Quarter, on an irregular schedule with large intervals (see the bus station's website for a timetable). ==See== Tsarevo is mostly a resort and fishing town, so unsurprisingly the sights are modest. * {{see | name=History Museum | alt= | url=https://museumtsarevo.com/ | email= | address=u. "Peneka" 12 | lat= | long= | directions=eastern side of the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= Jul 1 - Sep 14: M-F 9:00-18:00, Sa-Su 9:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00; Sep 15 - Jun 30: M-F 8:00-17:00, closed Sa-Su | price=Adults: 5 лв, various discounts apply; guide/lecture: 10 лв for groups of 10 or less (Bulgarian only?) | wikidata=Q40529916 | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=Modern building referencing traditional architecture. Exhibits include the Sinemorets Thracian gold and silver treasure, artefacts recovered from the sea floor, and the usual ethnographic stuff. One of the (more than) 100 National Tourist Sites of Bulgaria (No. 86). }} * {{see | name=Sea Garden | alt=Morska gradina | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=The town park, at the tip of Cape Limnos; a street leads directly north-east from the main square to the entrance of the park. }} ** {{see | name=Statue of a young woman | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=On the main alley of the park, holding aloft some kind of an astronomical model. }} ** {{see | name=Remnants of the ''Goryanin'' | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=Outdoor display of what's left of the largest wooden ship built in Bulgaria, in Tsarevo's shipyard, using timber from Strandzha's forests; launched in 1947, sank in 1993 by Varna, remnants recovered 2005. The name means "woodman, forest dweller". }} ** {{see | name=Observation point | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the very tip of the cape | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=The floor is a mosaic of a compass rose. Good view of the sea, and connection to the beach alley. }} ** {{see | name=Submariners memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=Simple memorial to the crew of Soviet submarine S-34 (Russian: С-34) that sank in 1941, presumably after hitting a mine; two bodies washed up on the shore by Tsarevo. }} * {{see | name=Port Tsarevo entrance light | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 42.1697209 | long=27.8593496 | directions=at the end of the eastern breakwater of the port | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=On top of a {{m|5.5|adj}} bronze statue of a woman rather than an utilitarian tower. Claimed to be based on the caryatids of the [[Isperih|Sveshtari Tomb]], the statue was erected in 2014 after the original was destroyed by a storm two years earlier. Sculptor Pavel Koychev. }} * {{see | name=Main Square | alt=Central Square, ''Tsentralen ploshtad'' | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.170954 | long=27.851927 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Pedestrianised, there's a fountain in the shape of a sailboat. Some of the Communism-era wall art on the surrounding buildings has been preserved, but the statue that can be seen in some older promotional materials was demolished during the square's renovation in 2018. }} ** Georgi Kondolov Cultural Centre (''chitalishte'') - old building overlooking the square. * {{see | name=Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God | alt=Uspenie Bogorodichno | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.165141 | long=27.861612 | directions=in the Vasiliko Quarter, on Cape Kastro | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=Functioning Orthodox church. One of Tsarevo's landmarks. Built in the 1810s, and one of the few buildings that survived the 1880s fire. Pseudo-basilica type (no dome). Elevation gives it good views of the sea, there's a small playground outside. }} * {{see | name=Fish Statue | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.1690420 | long=27.8515530 | directions=park area by the seaside alley south of the port | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=Naturalistic statue of a school of fish or a bait ball. }} * {{see | name=Tsarevo Light Mark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.166947 | long=27.868186 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=Automated navigation light on a rock in the sea, about {{m|500}} from the shore. Best visible from the Vasiliko Quarter, can be reached by a boat. }} Off the beaten track: * Abandoned hotel complex construction site - on the northern prong of the E. If you travel by car, you can also have a day trip to nearby Thracian ruins in [[Strandzha]] or visit the border at [[Rezovo]], the south-easternmost point of the [[European Union]]. ==Do== * {{do | name=Dive Center Arapya | alt=Водолазен център "Арапя" | url=http://www.dive-arapya.com | email=divearapya@gmail.com | address= | lat=42.188114 | long=27.838765 | directions=field office by Arapya Beach | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=The local SCUBA diving club. Website also in English and Russian. }} ===Beaches=== Most of the sand beaches in Tsarevo itself are... unexceptional, to put it mildly, as they tend to be rather small. You need to get further afield if you want something larger. North to south: * {{do | name=Arapya Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.188934 | long=27.836019 | directions=halfway between Tsarevo and Lozenets, about {{km|2.5}} north of Tsarevo's centre; road runs parallel to Road 99, you need to get off 99 at Lozenets, or reach Tsarevo's centre and then backtrack | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Improved beach by Cape Arapya, with hotels, bungalows, and camping sites. }} * Northern Tsarevo Beach - small beach at the base of the north prong of the E, next to Camping Tsarevo. About {{km|1}} north of the town centre. * {{do | name=Central Tsarevo Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.1732725 | long=27.8507203 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Narrow beach at the base of the Cape Limnos peninsula, on the northern side. }} * "Pontoon" Beach - small beach at the base of the same peninsula, but on the southern side, close to the Port. Its namesake is long gone. * Vasiliko Beach - tiny beach at the base of the promontory with the church in the Vasiliko Quarter, about {{km|1.5}} south of the town centre. * {{do | name=Southern Tsarevo Beach (Nestinarka Beach) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.157311 | long=27.868007 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Improved beach surrounded by hotels, on the eastern side of the Vasiliko Quarter, across the mouth of a stream, about {{km|2}} south-east of the centre. ("Nestinarka" means "female fire dancer", after the [[Strandzha]] tradition of dancing on hot embers.) }} * {{listing | name=4x4selfdrive.bg | alt=Private guided tours - greenlaning- ecotours | url=http://4x4selfdrive.bg | email=4x4selfdrive@gmail.com | address=Lozenets | lat= | long= | directions= | phone=+359 879 537070 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-06-07 | content= }} ==Buy== There are several local supermarkets scattered across town. As usual, retail is concentrated mainly in the central area, as well as around the port. International chains are represented by a Lidl supermarket at the main entrance of the city, right by the bus station. ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== Multiple hotels and guest houses in central Tsarevo and the outlying Arapya, Vasiliko, and Nestinarka. Camping sites around Arapya and north of central Tsarevo. ==Connect== The area code for landline numbers is 590 (0590 if you are dialling from another area in the country). Tsarevo is covered by the networks of all three mobile operators in Bulgaria, which also means that there's also at least 4G coverage. All three also have offices in town. Tsarevo's post code is 8260. The post office is on the western side of the main square, next to the Municipality building. ==Go next== * To the north: historic [[Sozopol]] and '''[[Burgas]]''', the fourth largest city in Bulgaria, as well as a number of smaller resort settlements similar to Tsarevo, such as [[Primorsko]] and [[Kiten]]. * Along the coast, to the south-east: more small resort settlements - [[Ahtopol]], [[Sinemorets]] at the mouth of the Veleka (a protected natural area), and [[Rezovo]] at he border, the most south-eastern point of the continental EU. * To the south-west: the woods and Thracian ruins of [[Strandzha]], small [[Malko Tarnovo]], and '''[[Turkey]]''' {{IsPartOf|Bulgarian Black Sea Coast}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|42.170|27.848}} 08sovw65xy5l9jb58wwnlt3jd357pk6 5289267 5289201 2026-06-07T23:33:04Z Ikan Kekek 36420 Reverted per [[WV:DT]]. Undid revision [[Special:Diff/5289201|5289201]] by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-33926-65|~2026-33926-65]] ([[User talk:~2026-33926-65|talk]]) 5289267 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Tsarevo''' (Bulgarian: Царево) is a small town and resort on the southern [[Bulgarian Black Sea Coast|Black Sea coast]] of [[Bulgaria]]. It's one of Bulgaria's four official ports of entry, and the largest town in the southernmost part of the coast. ==Understand== [[File:Tsarevo-sea-garden-statue.jpg|thumb|Town park]] [[File:Царево Bulgaria - panoramio (7).jpg|thumb|A corner of Port Tsarevo]] {{mapframe|42.170|27.848|zoom=14}} Tsarevo is about {{km|50}} south-east of the province centre [[Burgas]], and {{km|20}} north of the Bulgaria-[[Turkey]] border. With a permanent population of about 6,000 (2021), the town is the administrative centre of Tsarevo Municipality, which includes a number of other small resorts: the town of [[Ahtopol]] and the villages [[Varvara]], [[Sinemorets]] (at the mouth of the Veleka), and [[Rezovo]] on the border itself. A large part of the municipality's area is in Nature Park [[Strandzha]]. Originally, the town was a village named '''Vasiliko''' (Greek: Βασιλικόν). It used to be a part of the [[Ottoman Empire]] and its population was predominantly Greek. After the Balkan Wars (1912-1913), the area was ceded to Bulgaria, and most of the Greek population left. Bulgarian refugees from [[Eastern Thrace]] settled in the area. It was mostly a fishing port, but the locals also tried to make use of Strandzha's timber resources by developing a shipbuilding industry. In the 1930s, Tsar Boris III financed the construction of a modern port, and the town was renamed in his honour to Tsarevo - a translation of the Greek name (approx. "king's place" or "king's village"). After World War II, the Communists couldn't leave the place with a "monarchist" name, so it was changed to '''Michurin''' in 1950, presumably after Russian plant breeder Ivan Michurin (1855-1935). The name was reverted in 1991, after the regime fell. Modern Tsarevo has the approximate shape of an E, or right-facing number 3, with Cape Limnos as the middle prong and the bulk of the town in its base. At the southern prong is the outlying Vasiliko Quarter, the oldest surviving part of town (a large fire destroyed most of it in the 1880s, so it was rebuilt in its modern place). ==Get in== ===By bus=== As it's a seaside resort, bus connections are more limited off-season, in the colder half of the year. The ubiquitous amalgamation [https://union-ivkoni.com/en Union Ivkoni/Etap Address/Group Plus] has a direct line from [[Sofia]] to the resorts south of Burgas, including Tsarevo - at least once daily, more frequently in the warmer months. Options from [[Plovdiv]] and [[Yambol]] might be seasonally available, so it's best to check their website. A number of smaller companies operate shuttle buses to Burgas and the nearby settlements along the coast. In Burgas, buses to Tsarevo start at Bus Station South (''Avtogara Yug''). Despite the geographical closeness, there's no direct line between Tsarevo and [[Malko Tarnovo]] - you have to backtrack to Burgas and take a bus from a different bus station. * {{go | name=Bus Station | alt=Автогара, ''Avtogara'' | url=https://avtogaratsarevo.eu/ | email= | address= | lat=42.1650929 | long=27.8431995 | directions=at the main entrance of the town, south-west of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=Surprisingly, it has a website with timetables in English. }} ===By car=== From the north ('''[[Burgas]]''' and the rest of Bulgaria): Road 99 branches off Road 9 south of Burgas and follows the coast east and south, passing through [[Sozopol]] and [[Primorsko]] (and a number of smaller places) before reaching Tsarevo. By road, Tsarevo is about {{km|65}} from Burgas, {{km|38}} from Sozopol, and {{km|17}} from Primorsko. From the south-west ([[Eastern Thrace]] in '''[[Turkey]]'''): European Route E87 crosses the border at the [[Dereköy]] - [[Malko Tarnovo]] border crossing and follows National Road 9 to Burgas. At Malko Tarnovo, Road 99 splits off Road 9 and crosses the woods of [[Strandzha]] to reach the coast at Tsarevo. The coastal road continues south of Tsarevo as Road 9901, passing through [[Varvara]], [[Ahtopol]], and [[Sinemorets]] before reaching the border at [[Rezovo]], but there's no border crossing there. ===By boat=== Tsarevo is one of Bulgaria's four official ports of entry on the Black Sea (the others are [[Burgas]], [[Varna]], and [[Balchik]]). Because it's the closest port to the border, yachts coming from Turkey sometimes choose to stop here first rather than sail directly to the much larger Burgas. * {{go | name=Port Tsarevo | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.17122 | long=27.85752 | directions=southern side of the Cape Limnos peninsula, east of the city centre | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=Yachting marina and fishing port. }} ==Get around== It's a small town, so you can get around on foot, though getting to the outlying beaches would not be very convenient. Unless you book a place right next to them, but then getting to the centre would not be convenient. There's a bicycle lane running along the road to Arapya. Tsarevo's single bus line runs between the bus station, the city centre, and the Vasiliko Quarter, on an irregular schedule with large intervals (see the bus station's website for a timetable). ==See== Tsarevo is mostly a resort and fishing town, so unsurprisingly the sights are modest. * {{see | name=History Museum | alt= | url=https://museumtsarevo.com/ | email= | address=u. "Peneka" 12 | lat= | long= | directions=eastern side of the main square | phone= | tollfree= | hours= Jul 1 - Sep 14: M-F 9:00-18:00, Sa-Su 9:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00; Sep 15 - Jun 30: M-F 8:00-17:00, closed Sa-Su | price=Adults: 5 лв, various discounts apply; guide/lecture: 10 лв for groups of 10 or less (Bulgarian only?) | wikidata=Q40529916 | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=Modern building referencing traditional architecture. Exhibits include the Sinemorets Thracian gold and silver treasure, artefacts recovered from the sea floor, and the usual ethnographic stuff. One of the (more than) 100 National Tourist Sites of Bulgaria (No. 86). }} * {{see | name=Sea Garden | alt=Morska gradina | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=The town park, at the tip of Cape Limnos; a street leads directly north-east from the main square to the entrance of the park. }} ** {{see | name=Statue of a young woman | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=On the main alley of the park, holding aloft some kind of an astronomical model. }} ** {{see | name=Remnants of the ''Goryanin'' | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=Outdoor display of what's left of the largest wooden ship built in Bulgaria, in Tsarevo's shipyard, using timber from Strandzha's forests; launched in 1947, sank in 1993 by Varna, remnants recovered 2005. The name means "woodman, forest dweller". }} ** {{see | name=Observation point | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the very tip of the cape | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=The floor is a mosaic of a compass rose. Good view of the sea, and connection to the beach alley. }} ** {{see | name=Submariners memorial | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=Simple memorial to the crew of Soviet submarine S-34 (Russian: С-34) that sank in 1941, presumably after hitting a mine; two bodies washed up on the shore by Tsarevo. }} * {{see | name=Port Tsarevo entrance light | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= 42.1697209 | long=27.8593496 | directions=at the end of the eastern breakwater of the port | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=On top of a {{m|5.5|adj}} bronze statue of a woman rather than an utilitarian tower. Claimed to be based on the caryatids of the [[Isperih|Sveshtari Tomb]], the statue was erected in 2014 after the original was destroyed by a storm two years earlier. Sculptor Pavel Koychev. }} * {{see | name=Main Square | alt=Central Square, ''Tsentralen ploshtad'' | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.170954 | long=27.851927 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Pedestrianised, there's a fountain in the shape of a sailboat. Some of the Communism-era wall art on the surrounding buildings has been preserved, but the statue that can be seen in some older promotional materials was demolished during the square's renovation in 2018. }} ** Georgi Kondolov Cultural Centre (''chitalishte'') - old building overlooking the square. * {{see | name=Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God | alt=Uspenie Bogorodichno | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.165141 | long=27.861612 | directions=in the Vasiliko Quarter, on Cape Kastro | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=Functioning Orthodox church. One of Tsarevo's landmarks. Built in the 1810s, and one of the few buildings that survived the 1880s fire. Pseudo-basilica type (no dome). Elevation gives it good views of the sea, there's a small playground outside. }} * {{see | name=Fish Statue | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.1690420 | long=27.8515530 | directions=park area by the seaside alley south of the port | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-09 | content=Naturalistic statue of a school of fish or a bait ball. }} * {{see | name=Tsarevo Light Mark | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.166947 | long=27.868186 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-02-16 | content=Automated navigation light on a rock in the sea, about {{m|500}} from the shore. Best visible from the Vasiliko Quarter, can be reached by a boat. }} Off the beaten track: * Abandoned hotel complex construction site - on the northern prong of the E. If you travel by car, you can also have a day trip to nearby Thracian ruins in [[Strandzha]] or visit the border at [[Rezovo]], the south-easternmost point of the [[European Union]]. ==Do== * {{do | name=Dive Center Arapya | alt=Водолазен център "Арапя" | url=http://www.dive-arapya.com | email=divearapya@gmail.com | address= | lat=42.188114 | long=27.838765 | directions=field office by Arapya Beach | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2025-02-14 | content=The local SCUBA diving club. Website also in English and Russian. }} ===Beaches=== Most of the sand beaches in Tsarevo itself are... unexceptional, to put it mildly, as they tend to be rather small. You need to get further afield if you want something larger. North to south: * {{do | name=Arapya Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.188934 | long=27.836019 | directions=halfway between Tsarevo and Lozenets, about {{km|2.5}} north of Tsarevo's centre; road runs parallel to Road 99, you need to get off 99 at Lozenets, or reach Tsarevo's centre and then backtrack | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Improved beach by Cape Arapya, with hotels, bungalows, and camping sites. }} * Northern Tsarevo Beach - small beach at the base of the north prong of the E, next to Camping Tsarevo. About {{km|1}} north of the town centre. * {{do | name=Central Tsarevo Beach | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.1732725 | long=27.8507203 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Narrow beach at the base of the Cape Limnos peninsula, on the northern side. }} * "Pontoon" Beach - small beach at the base of the same peninsula, but on the southern side, close to the Port. Its namesake is long gone. * Vasiliko Beach - tiny beach at the base of the promontory with the church in the Vasiliko Quarter, about {{km|1.5}} south of the town centre. * {{do | name=Southern Tsarevo Beach (Nestinarka Beach) | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=42.157311 | long=27.868007 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-02-12 | content=Improved beach surrounded by hotels, on the eastern side of the Vasiliko Quarter, across the mouth of a stream, about {{km|2}} south-east of the centre. ("Nestinarka" means "female fire dancer", after the [[Strandzha]] tradition of dancing on hot embers.) }} ==Buy== There are several local supermarkets scattered across town. As usual, retail is concentrated mainly in the central area, as well as around the port. International chains are represented by a Lidl supermarket at the main entrance of the city, right by the bus station. ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== Multiple hotels and guest houses in central Tsarevo and the outlying Arapya, Vasiliko, and Nestinarka. Camping sites around Arapya and north of central Tsarevo. ==Connect== The area code for landline numbers is 590 (0590 if you are dialling from another area in the country). Tsarevo is covered by the networks of all three mobile operators in Bulgaria, which also means that there's also at least 4G coverage. All three also have offices in town. Tsarevo's post code is 8260. The post office is on the western side of the main square, next to the Municipality building. ==Go next== * To the north: historic [[Sozopol]] and '''[[Burgas]]''', the fourth largest city in Bulgaria, as well as a number of smaller resort settlements similar to Tsarevo, such as [[Primorsko]] and [[Kiten]]. * Along the coast, to the south-east: more small resort settlements - [[Ahtopol]], [[Sinemorets]] at the mouth of the Veleka (a protected natural area), and [[Rezovo]] at he border, the most south-eastern point of the continental EU. * To the south-west: the woods and Thracian ruins of [[Strandzha]], small [[Malko Tarnovo]], and '''[[Turkey]]''' {{IsPartOf|Bulgarian Black Sea Coast}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|42.170|27.848}} p9n5755fk0q3x3k9jt61lx39mtulftz 0 209514 5289200 5259472 2026-06-07T20:06:47Z Waysi32 2418585 Using the RouteSection template. Maybe detour is better than excursion? 5289200 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Dong Van banner Road to Dong Van.jpg}} The '''Hà Giang Loop''' is a driving route in Ha Giang Province of [[Northern Vietnam]] near the border with China, through the mountainous [[Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark]]. It is a round trip of about 350 km, typically covered in three or four days on motorbikes. ==Understand== [[File:Ha Giang Loop.jpg|thumb|Mã Pí Lèng Pass]] The route, one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world, became popular around 2015. In just a few years, there has been a tourism boom, improved roads and accommodations, and at least rudimentary English can be found even in the smallest village. During your journey, you'll come into contact with various minority groups living here, such as the Hmong (Vietnamese: ''Mẹo''), Pu Péo, Tày (''Thô''), and Lô Lô, each with their own culture and language. Rice terrace farming contributes to the scenic beauty. However, large areas are still forested because the slopes are too steep for agriculture. For private drivers, the loop can be done in three (or even two) days, but it's better to plan for four to five relaxed days to allow for longer stops and detours. Many operators organize "all-inclusive" '''group tours''' of the loop. The typical 4D3N itinerary starts with an overnight bus to Ha Giang city, and breaks up four days of riding at Yen Minh town, Dong Van town, and a smaller village in the Meo Vac or Yen Minh districts. The typical 3D2N itinerary compresses the last two days into one longer ride. Longer itineraries combine the loop with a visit to Tay Con Linh, [[Cao Bang]] or [[Ba Be National Park]]. Organized tours will form groups of up to 15 motorcycles following a group leader, including a mix of self-drivers and easy riders. ==Prepare== The best time to travel is during the warm months of the dry season, September–October or March–April. In winter, temperatures at higher elevations can drop to freezing. Officially, foreigners still need a regional travel permit, which, if not obtained from the tour operator, must be obtained from the {{marker|type=police|name=Immigration police in Hà Giang|url=|lat=22.830466011221333|long=104.98807885413174}} (296  Đần Phu, P. Tran Phu; 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. with lunch break). Checks are only carried out near the China border. To apply, you must present your passport and motorcycle registration. The fee is approximately $10; the penalty for failure to do so is a maximum of 1 million dong, or approximately $50 (as of September 2022). It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the cultures of minority peoples while you're still in [[Hanoi]], at the [[Hanoi#See|Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (in Cau Giay District)]]. ===By motorcycle=== Motorcycles are the most popular way to drive the loop. Confident riders can drive themselves, but road conditions are highly variable and the steep terrain is challenging and unforgiving. If you want to ride by yourself, [[Vietnam_by_motorcycle|you must have an International Driving Permit and a valid motorcycle license]]. The police set up checkpoints along the tourist loop to strictly enforce compliance, such as at Ha Giang, Dong Van and Meo Vac. It is not clear whether the police distinguish between the 1968 Vienna convention, which Vietnam belongs to, and the 1949 Geneva convention IDP, which some English-speaking countries belong to, but Vietnam does not recognize. You can rent a motorbike in Ha Giang city for 250,000 dong/manual motorbike/day, 300,000 dong/scooter/day. You must pay for oil and gas yourself. As everywhere in Vietnam, the risk of being sold adulterated gasoline is lower at gas stations than from street vendors who fill bottles. Helmets are usually rented, so make sure they're sturdy. Knee and elbow pads can often be rented as well. The motorcycle should have rearview mirrors. Any garage can quickly check the oil level and brakes; rental companies tend to overpromise. The added safety is always worth the extra cash. A raincoat/poncho and at least a basic toolbox, along with a spare spark plug and hose, should be part of your equipment. It is more common for international tourists to hire an '''"easy rider"''' (Vietnamese: ''xe ôm''), which means to ride on the back of the bike seat with a local driver. You pay for the driver, their meals, etc. In return, you get an expert driver that is familiar with local conditions. If you want to deviate from the driver's "standard schedule," there's a small surcharge. In 2022, this type of transportation costs around €40 per day, while self-driving costs €15. Most travel agencies provide a "hassle-free" experience, arranging pick-ups directly from Hanoi and managing all logistics—including meals, accommodation, and transport—for the duration of the journey. A typical price for a comprehensive package ranges from $200 to $250 per person, depending on whether you opt for a 3-day or 4-day itinerary. The easy rider vehicles are often Honda Wave semi-automatics which is the type most popular with the locals. Safety standards in Vietnam are very poor and protective gear for the passengers is often lacking. The road conditions range from acceptable tarmac (QL4C national road) to gravel to nearly impassable at some points, due to deep mud. There are no signs forewarning such road conditions. Expect an average speed of 30km/h on the few best surfaced sections of QL4C to as low as 9 km/h on many parts of the DT176. A typical average speed for the entire loop is 20km/h. ===By car=== You can also rent a car in Hà Giang city. Price is 2-3 million dong/day for a car, depending on how big the car is. The core of this itinerary is along highways suitable for cars, but some of the alternate routes and side roads will be too steep, too narrow, or too primitive for anything larger than a bike. ==Get in== {{mapframe|23.067|105.223|zoom=9}} {{see also|Ha Giang}} [[Ha Giang]] city, the most common start and end point for the loop, is well-connected to Hanoi and other popular tourism destinations in Northern Vietnam. ===By bus=== '''From [[Hanoi#By bus|Hanoi]]:''' buses leave from My Dinh, Gia Lam and Giap Bat bus stations (300 km, 200,000 dong). You can also book a "limousine bus" or a sleeper bus. These will generally pick you up at your Old Quarter hotel, and drop you off at your Ha Giang hotel about 6-7 hours later. ==Drive== Almost all drivers travel clockwise from Ha Giang – Tam Son – Yen Minh – Dong Van – Meo Vac – Du Già – (Bao Lac) – Ha Giang, as described here. Driving in the opposite direction can be more relaxing, as you avoid group tours. * '''Length:''' The shortest version of the route is about 330 km. There are many opportunities to lengthen this. * '''Major roads:''' National Road (“Quốc lộ”) QL4C in the north; QL34 in the south. * '''Road condition:''' The QL roads are completely paved and protected by guardrails at dangerous sections. Off of the QL roads, it's much more variable. Some of the alternative route and detour suggestions have unpaved sections. * '''Traffic:''' You won't find peace and quiet or idyllic villages. As is often the case in Vietnam, there's often heavy traffic, trucks, and construction sites. {{RouteSection|name=Hà Giang - Yên Minh, via Quản Bạ Pass|length=101 km}} Get comfortable on your bike, as you climb deeper into the green foothills from Hà Giang, and quickly encounter the first of many mountain passes and vistas. ''From {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ha Giang Loop|Hà Giang]]|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q36519}} city, take '''QL4C''' north 59 km to Tráng Kìm, then 11 km along the Sông Lô River, then 31 km to Yên Minh.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Hang Tham Luồng|url=|lat=22.99523214603318|long=104.9201460101284}} cave, open 9.00-16.00. From the QL4C, turn off 200 m to 1 Tan Son turn left, then just under 4 km. * {{marker|type=see|name=Dốc bắc sum|url=|lat=22.991833240249488|long=104.93587818807418}} viewpoint * At 1945 m is {{marker|type=see|name=Quản Bạ Pass|url=|lat=23.049704839535273|long=104.99265522717505|wikidata=Q61354825}}, the popular "Heaven's Gate" with viewpoints on both sides of the pass is one of the highlights of the route. * {{marker|type=city|name=Quản Bạ|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q104841392}} village, with the “Fairy Bosom”, two even hills lying side by side, with a bra made of trees. * In Tráng Kìm village, there is a {{marker|type=go|name=gas station|url=|lat=23.06544037431134|long=105.03378958396887|show=all}}. * {{marker|type=see|name=Cây cô đơn Hà Giang|url=|lat=23.099609957868743|long=105.03406853412498}} viewpoint * {{marker|type=see|name=Yen Minh Pine Forest|alt=Rừng Thông Yên Minh|url=|lat=23.16728629148989|long=105.05442536531585}}, with a relatively sparse tree population. {{RouteSection|name=Hà Giang - Yên Minh, via Sông Lô valley|length=44 km|role=Alternative}} A winding route along the ĐT181 provincial road, along the slopes of the Sông Lô valley. ''From '''Hà Giang''' city, take '''QL4C''' north 12 km to the {{marker|type=go|name=Thuận Hòa Bridge|url=|lat=22.877114739660744|long=105.00150691134088|show=all}}. Turn right over the bridge, and continue 44 km until you cross the {{marker|type=go|name= Cán Tỷ Bridge|url=|lat=23.086191474733234|long=105.03689227871206|show=all}}, then take '''QL4C''' north.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Mã Pí Lèng|url=|lat=22.90114326735098|long=104.99476345705855}} River Gorge. There are small boats here. The Mã Pí Lèng Pass above lies at an elevation of 1,500 meters. * {{marker|type=see|name=A Boong Waterfall|url=|lat=22.949483082904248|long=105.03988894201267}} * {{marker|type=see|name=Thung lũng Lùng Tám|url=|lat=23.02786515471261|long=105.05765589364518}} viewpoint {{RouteSection|name=Yên Minh - Đồng Văn|length=44 km}}[[File:Road to Dong Van.jpg|thumb|Road to Dong Van]] As you climb out of Yên Minh, the green terrain abruptly becomes stark, rocky and rugged. This is the land of Hmong people, relatively recent migrants in the slopes left uncultivated by other inhabitants. ''From {{marker|type=city|name=Yên Minh|url=|lat=23.11814|long=105.15570|wikidata=}}, take '''QL4C''' east 44 km to Đồng Văn.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Dốc Chín Khoanh|url=|lat=23.210020800943155|long=105.19487029546256}} pass * {{marker|type=see|name=Làng Văn Tourist Village|alt=Chuyện của Pao|url=|lat=23.225810712218838|long=105.2030907428168}}, which showcases minority culture. The turnoff to the right is clearly marked by a labeled gate. * {{marker|type=city|name=Sà Phìn|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q7665196}}, a Hmong village very close to the border, is known for its Chinese-style houses with yellow bricks. * {{marker|type=see|name=Dinh Vua Mèo|url=|lat=23.256274481030783|long=105.26213781395798|show=all}}, in Xà Phìn, 400m off the trail. A museum-like, wooden former residence of the last Hmong prince. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   * {{marker|type=see|name=Nhà Há Súng|url=|lat=23.266348052891406|long=105.27099983414992|show=all}}, a traditional extended family house, open to visitors. * {{marker|type=see|name=Sử Đồng Văn|url=|lat=23.256153796377134|long=105.28678775775775}} viewpoint * Surrounding {{marker|type=city|name=Tả Phìn|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q10831530}} village, you can see spectacular rice terraces and some waterfalls. '''Dong Van''' town, located at an altitude of 1025 m, is mainly inhabited by Tay and Hmong people. * Dong Van has a large market on Sundays. To meet the tourist needs, the city has created a not-so-kitschy "ancient street" with restaurants, bars, etc., whose lights can be bright at night. * Above Dong Van, the French built a fort in 1925. The remains, partially restored in 2013, overlook the entire town. {{RouteSection|name=Đồng Văn - Lũng Cú|length=50 km|role=Excursion}}[[File:Cột cờ Lũng Cú.JPG|thumb|Lũng Cú]] This detour takes you to the northernmost village in Vietnam, close to the Chinese border. ''From '''Đồng Văn''', take '''QL4C''' west 2 km to '''DT182B'''. Turn right, and continue 7 km to the road signed for '''Lũng Cú'''. Continue 16 km to Lũng Cú village. Return the way you came.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Vườn hoa Tam Giác Mạch|url=|lat=23.292614673568796|long=105.30029550672849|show=all}} viewpoint * {{marker|type=see|name=Tam Giác Mạch|url=|lat=23.333760314696477|long=105.29233471056278|show=all}} viewpoint {{marker|type=city|name=Lũng Cú|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q3272200}} is the northernmost community in Vietnam, at 1600-1800  m. It is primarily inhabited by members of the Lô Lô tribe. In front of the village is a gigantic flagpole; climbing it costs a small fee. A 3 km circular hiking trail leads to Vietnam's northernmost point ("Điểm cực Bắc"). In 2018, the {{marker|type=see|name=Chùa Lũng Cú|url=|lat=23.368393480707805|long=105.32065712671212}} Buddhist temple was begun, cut into the side of a nearby mountain. {{RouteSection|name=Đồng Văn - Mèo Vạc, via Mã Pí Lèng Pass|length=24 km|role=Main}}[[File:Ma Pi Leng pass plateau in 2014.jpg|thumb|Mã Pí Lèng Pass]] ''From '''Đồng Văn''', take '''QL4C''' west 24 km to Mèo Vạc.'' * At the {{marker|type=see|name=Monument to Youth|url=|lat=23.249690072918007|long=105.39410134218909|wikidata=}}, a fine example socialist realism, the "Skyway" hiking trail begins. Not all visitors walk, but use their motorbikes to reach the small parking lot (just a narrow path between two hills). To reach the summit of the nearby "Hand of God," a 15-meter-high rock spire (or "Hope Cliff" in Vietnamese: ''Mỏm đá hy vọng''), you have to climb if you want to take selfies in front of sheer cliffs. It tends to get quite crowded in the later hours of the day. Climbing the cliff is somewhat difficult, and stepping out to take photos requires courage and caution; there is no shelter. * {{marker|type=see|name=Mã Pí Lèng Pass|url=|lat=23.24|long=105.4|show=all}} viewpoint offers good views of the Nho Que valley, which winds its way through the karst mountains. * {{marker|type=city|name=Pả Vi|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q10809891}}, a hexagonal, wagon-like Hmong “cultural tourism village” geared towards visitors. Among other things, herbal baths are offered. ** About 300 m before the tourist village, the ĐT193 branches off into the Nho Que valley, a 7.3 km difficult, winding route. There, before the {{marker|type=city|name=Tràng Hương|url=|lat=23.22447520241203|long=105.44209520368871|wikidata=}} village, there are excursion boats in the narrow riverbed with turquoise water (round trip 1 hour) as well as kayak rentals. Provincial roads 176 (⇢ 118 km from Na Sai) and 217 (61 km alternative route to Bao Lac) also end in '''Meo Vac'''. The town itself is small and without much charm. * The {{marker|type=go|name=gas station in Mèo Vạc|url=|lat=23.160819659343353|long=105.40293166811699|wikidata=}} is about 600 m along the ĐT181 from its junction with the QL4 at the corner of the city park. Another one is located 1 km before the village on the national road if approaching from the north. {{RouteSection|name=Mèo Vạc - Ha Giang|length=158 km|role=Main}}[[File:Thị trấn Mèo Vạc.jpg|thumb|Mèo Vạc]] From here, you can choose your own adventure before you complete the loop. Get lost in the backroads, find some more technically-challenging riding, or simply cool down at the frequent water holes. ''From {{marker|type=city|name=Mèo Vạc|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q10796215}}, take '''QL4C''' south 48.5 km to the {{marker|type=go|name=Cầu Bảo Lâm bridge|url=|lat=22.938243280105876|long=105.54625678271431|show=all}} (Cầu Lý Bôn). Turn right onto '''QL34''' and continue 101 km to Hà Giang.'' ==== Alternate route, via Bảo Lạc: 200 km ==== {{marker|type=city|name=Bảo Lạc|url=|lat=22.946111|long=105.677219|wikidata=Q10743249}} in [[Cao Bằng|Cao Bằng Province]] is no longer part of the actual “Loop.” ''On the south edge of '''Mèo Vạc''', take '''ĐT217''' through the Gâm Valley to '''Bao Lac'''. Take '''QL34''' west 125 km to Ha Giang.'' {{RouteSection|name=Mèo Vạc - Ha Giang vía Thanh Thấn|length=158 km|role=Alternative}} This route takes rougher (or more exciting) back roads. ''From '''Mèo Vạc''' take '''ĐT182''' west 18.2 km to {{marker|type=city|name=Thanh Thấn|url=|lat=23.14806599513442|long=105.29735073152551|show=all}}. Turn left onto '''ĐT181''' and continue 18.5 km to {{marker|type=city|name=Đức Lợi|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q10842387}}. (Here, ĐT182 goes 12.8 km north to Yên Minh.) Continue 21 km of winding roads to {{marker|type=go|name=Intersection ĐT176/ĐT181|url=|lat=22.99084664529239|long=105.22014654480637|show=all}} (ĐT181 goes to the “alternate route via the Sông Lô Valley”) Continue on ĐT176 72 km until '''QL34'''. Turn right and continue 33.9km to Hà Giang.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Thâm Luông Waterfall|alt=Du Già Waterfall, Thác Du Già|url=|lat=22.9260164405285|long=105.19836730257985|wikidata=}} Two large and several smaller cascades, one with a pond for swimming. Somewhat remote, the gravel path can be difficult to find. ==Sleep== [[File:421 Innereiensuppe aus einer Plastikwanne.JPG|thumb|Offal soup from a plastic tub.]] Thanks to rapid development, obtaining food or fuel is no longer a problem. Guesthouses and homestays are so numerous along the entire route that you'll never have to worry about overnight accommodations. However, you'll be looking in vain for upscale accommodations. For specific lodging suggestions, see the listings in [[Ha Giang#Sleep|Ha Giang]] city and [[Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark#Sleep|Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark]]. ==Stay safe== Riding a motorcycle at high speeds in remote areas of developing countries is inherently dangerous. Several deaths are reported every year, usually from collisions with trucks or falling off the mountainside. Choose your tour company, your easy ride and your safety equipment carefully. Medical facilities along the loop are poor to non-existent. Ha Giang has two basic hospitals (the public hospital is the better of the two) but you will need to be taken to Hanoi for anything major. Large vehicles always have the right of way in Vietnam! When it rains, it quickly becomes muddy, so take it slow. In the hour before sunset, local farmers are often driving their cattle. This can also lead to patchy slush. Especially in family-run guesthouses, the local homemade corn spirit "happy water" is served to visitors. Consider your level of alcohol-induced impairment before continuing your drive the next morning. Anyone using internet-based maps near the Chinese border should be aware that the officially prescribed Chinese deviation of the coordinates can already be observed here. ==Go next== The far north of Vietnam has many more mountain towns and landscapes: * [[Ba Be National Park]] * [[Cao Bang]] * [[Lao Cai]] * [[Sapa]] {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|South East Asia itineraries}} <maplink text="" zoom="9" group="route1" class="no-icon"> { "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [ { "type": "Feature", "properties": {}, "geometry": { "coordinates": [ [ 104.98394998658625, 22.828222859528424 ], [ 104.98296668609521, 22.834535426859347 ], [ 104.9780501836421, 22.83706662160789 ], [ 104.9840856258819, 22.846191039165973 ], [ 104.99008714956443, 22.845847322489035 ], [ 104.9931048648632, 22.843503776541525 ], [ 104.99791964657567, 22.844972403392333 ], [ 105.00103908261502, 22.84447244709642 ], [ 105.00605733943115, 22.845191139754746 ], [ 105.0131777912581, 22.85169039389841 ], [ 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Giang Loop''' is a driving route in Ha Giang Province of [[Northern Vietnam]] near the border with China, through the mountainous [[Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark]]. It is a round trip of about 350 km, typically covered in three or four days on motorbikes. ==Understand== [[File:Ha Giang Loop.jpg|thumb|Mã Pí Lèng Pass]] The route, one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world, became popular around 2015. In just a few years, there has been a tourism boom, improved roads and accommodations, and at least rudimentary English can be found even in the smallest village. During your journey, you'll come into contact with various minority groups living here, such as the Hmong (Vietnamese: ''Mẹo''), Pu Péo, Tày (''Thô''), and Lô Lô, each with their own culture and language. Rice terrace farming contributes to the scenic beauty. However, large areas are still forested because the slopes are too steep for agriculture. For private drivers, the loop can be done in three (or even two) days, but it's better to plan for four to five relaxed days to allow for longer stops and detours. Many operators organize "all-inclusive" '''group tours''' of the loop. The typical 4D3N itinerary starts with an overnight bus to Ha Giang city, and breaks up four days of riding at Yen Minh town, Dong Van town, and a smaller village in the Meo Vac or Yen Minh districts. The typical 3D2N itinerary compresses the last two days into one longer ride. Longer itineraries combine the loop with a visit to Tay Con Linh, [[Cao Bang]] or [[Ba Be National Park]]. Organized tours will form groups of up to 15 motorcycles following a group leader, including a mix of self-drivers and easy riders. ==Prepare== The best time to travel is during the warm months of the dry season, September–October or March–April. In winter, temperatures at higher elevations can drop to freezing. Officially, foreigners still need a regional travel permit, which, if not obtained from the tour operator, must be obtained from the {{marker|type=police|name=Immigration police in Hà Giang|url=|lat=22.830466011221333|long=104.98807885413174}} (296  Đần Phu, P. Tran Phu; 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. with lunch break). Checks are only carried out near the China border. To apply, you must present your passport and motorcycle registration. The fee is approximately $10; the penalty for failure to do so is a maximum of 1 million dong, or approximately $50 (as of September 2022). It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the cultures of minority peoples while you're still in [[Hanoi]], at the [[Hanoi#See|Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (in Cau Giay District)]]. ===By motorcycle=== Motorcycles are the most popular way to drive the loop. Confident riders can drive themselves, but road conditions are highly variable and the steep terrain is challenging and unforgiving. If you want to ride by yourself, [[Vietnam_by_motorcycle|you must have an International Driving Permit and a valid motorcycle license]]. The police set up checkpoints along the tourist loop to strictly enforce compliance, such as at Ha Giang, Dong Van and Meo Vac. It is not clear whether the police distinguish between the 1968 Vienna convention, which Vietnam belongs to, and the 1949 Geneva convention IDP, which some English-speaking countries belong to, but Vietnam does not recognize. You can rent a motorbike in Ha Giang city for 250,000 dong/manual motorbike/day, 300,000 dong/scooter/day. You must pay for oil and gas yourself. As everywhere in Vietnam, the risk of being sold adulterated gasoline is lower at gas stations than from street vendors who fill bottles. Helmets are usually rented, so make sure they're sturdy. Knee and elbow pads can often be rented as well. The motorcycle should have rearview mirrors. Any garage can quickly check the oil level and brakes; rental companies tend to overpromise. The added safety is always worth the extra cash. A raincoat/poncho and at least a basic toolbox, along with a spare spark plug and hose, should be part of your equipment. It is more common for international tourists to hire an '''"easy rider"''' (Vietnamese: ''xe ôm''), which means to ride on the back of the bike seat with a local driver. You pay for the driver, their meals, etc. In return, you get an expert driver that is familiar with local conditions. If you want to deviate from the driver's "standard schedule," there's a small surcharge. In 2022, this type of transportation costs around €40 per day, while self-driving costs €15. Most travel agencies provide a "hassle-free" experience, arranging pick-ups directly from Hanoi and managing all logistics—including meals, accommodation, and transport—for the duration of the journey. A typical price for a comprehensive package ranges from $200 to $250 per person, depending on whether you opt for a 3-day or 4-day itinerary. The easy rider vehicles are often Honda Wave semi-automatics which is the type most popular with the locals. Safety standards in Vietnam are very poor and protective gear for the passengers is often lacking. The road conditions range from acceptable tarmac (QL4C national road) to gravel to nearly impassable at some points, due to deep mud. There are no signs forewarning such road conditions. Expect an average speed of 30km/h on the few best surfaced sections of QL4C to as low as 9 km/h on many parts of the DT176. A typical average speed for the entire loop is 20km/h. ===By car=== You can also rent a car in Hà Giang city. Price is 2-3 million dong/day for a car, depending on how big the car is. The core of this itinerary is along highways suitable for cars, but some of the alternate routes and side roads will be too steep, too narrow, or too primitive for anything larger than a bike. ==Get in== {{mapframe|23.067|105.223|zoom=9}} {{see also|Ha Giang}} [[Ha Giang]] city, the most common start and end point for the loop, is well-connected to Hanoi and other popular tourism destinations in Northern Vietnam. ===By bus=== '''From [[Hanoi#By bus|Hanoi]]:''' buses leave from My Dinh, Gia Lam and Giap Bat bus stations (300 km, 200,000 dong). You can also book a "limousine bus" or a sleeper bus. These will generally pick you up at your Old Quarter hotel, and drop you off at your Ha Giang hotel about 6-7 hours later. ==Drive== Almost all drivers travel clockwise from Ha Giang – Tam Son – Yen Minh – Dong Van – Meo Vac – Du Già – (Bao Lac) – Ha Giang, as described here. Driving in the opposite direction can be more relaxing, as you avoid group tours. * '''Length:''' The shortest version of the route is about 330 km. There are many opportunities to lengthen this. * '''Major roads:''' National Road (“Quốc lộ”) QL4C in the north; QL34 in the south. * '''Road condition:''' The QL roads are completely paved and protected by guardrails at dangerous sections. Off of the QL roads, it's much more variable. Some of the alternative route and detour suggestions have unpaved sections. * '''Traffic:''' You won't find peace and quiet or idyllic villages. As is often the case in Vietnam, there's often heavy traffic, trucks, and construction sites. {{RouteSection|name=Hà Giang - Yên Minh, via Quản Bạ Pass|length=101 km}} Get comfortable on your bike, as you climb deeper into the green foothills from Hà Giang, and quickly encounter the first of many mountain passes and vistas. ''From {{marker|type=city|name=[[Ha Giang Loop|Hà Giang]]|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q36519}} city, take '''QL4C''' north 59 km to Tráng Kìm, then 11 km along the Sông Lô River, then 31 km to Yên Minh.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Hang Tham Luồng|url=|lat=22.99523214603318|long=104.9201460101284}} cave, open 9.00-16.00. From the QL4C, turn off 200 m to 1 Tan Son turn left, then just under 4 km. * {{marker|type=see|name=Dốc bắc sum|url=|lat=22.991833240249488|long=104.93587818807418}} viewpoint * At 1945 m is {{marker|type=see|name=Quản Bạ Pass|url=|lat=23.049704839535273|long=104.99265522717505|wikidata=Q61354825}}, the popular "Heaven's Gate" with viewpoints on both sides of the pass is one of the highlights of the route. * {{marker|type=city|name=Quản Bạ|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q104841392}} village, with the “Fairy Bosom”, two even hills lying side by side, with a bra made of trees. * In Tráng Kìm village, there is a {{marker|type=go|name=gas station|url=|lat=23.06544037431134|long=105.03378958396887|show=all}}. * {{marker|type=see|name=Cây cô đơn Hà Giang|url=|lat=23.099609957868743|long=105.03406853412498}} viewpoint * {{marker|type=see|name=Yen Minh Pine Forest|alt=Rừng Thông Yên Minh|url=|lat=23.16728629148989|long=105.05442536531585}}, with a relatively sparse tree population. {{RouteSection|name=Hà Giang - Yên Minh, via Sông Lô valley|length=44 km|role=Alternative}} A winding route along the ĐT181 provincial road, along the slopes of the Sông Lô valley. ''From '''Hà Giang''' city, take '''QL4C''' north 12 km to the {{marker|type=go|name=Thuận Hòa Bridge|url=|lat=22.877114739660744|long=105.00150691134088|show=all}}. Turn right over the bridge, and continue 44 km until you cross the {{marker|type=go|name= Cán Tỷ Bridge|url=|lat=23.086191474733234|long=105.03689227871206|show=all}}, then take '''QL4C''' north.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Mã Pí Lèng|url=|lat=22.90114326735098|long=104.99476345705855}} River Gorge. There are small boats here. The Mã Pí Lèng Pass above lies at an elevation of 1,500 meters. * {{marker|type=see|name=A Boong Waterfall|url=|lat=22.949483082904248|long=105.03988894201267}} * {{marker|type=see|name=Thung lũng Lùng Tám|url=|lat=23.02786515471261|long=105.05765589364518}} viewpoint {{RouteSection|name=Yên Minh - Đồng Văn|length=44 km}}[[File:Road to Dong Van.jpg|thumb|Road to Dong Van]] As you climb out of Yên Minh, the green terrain abruptly becomes stark, rocky and rugged. This is the land of Hmong people, relatively recent migrants in the slopes left uncultivated by other inhabitants. ''From {{marker|type=city|name=Yên Minh|url=|lat=23.11814|long=105.15570|wikidata=}}, take '''QL4C''' east 44 km to Đồng Văn.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Dốc Chín Khoanh|url=|lat=23.210020800943155|long=105.19487029546256}} pass * {{marker|type=see|name=Làng Văn Tourist Village|alt=Chuyện của Pao|url=|lat=23.225810712218838|long=105.2030907428168}}, which showcases minority culture. The turnoff to the right is clearly marked by a labeled gate. * {{marker|type=city|name=Sà Phìn|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q7665196}}, a Hmong village very close to the border, is known for its Chinese-style houses with yellow bricks. * {{marker|type=see|name=Dinh Vua Mèo|url=|lat=23.256274481030783|long=105.26213781395798|show=all}}, in Xà Phìn, 400m off the trail. A museum-like, wooden former residence of the last Hmong prince. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   * {{marker|type=see|name=Nhà Há Súng|url=|lat=23.266348052891406|long=105.27099983414992|show=all}}, a traditional extended family house, open to visitors. * {{marker|type=see|name=Sử Đồng Văn|url=|lat=23.256153796377134|long=105.28678775775775}} viewpoint * Surrounding {{marker|type=city|name=Tả Phìn|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q10831530}} village, you can see spectacular rice terraces and some waterfalls. '''Dong Van''' town, located at an altitude of 1025 m, is mainly inhabited by Tay and Hmong people. * Dong Van has a large market on Sundays. To meet the tourist needs, the city has created a not-so-kitschy "ancient street" with restaurants, bars, etc., whose lights can be bright at night. * Above Dong Van, the French built a fort in 1925. The remains, partially restored in 2013, overlook the entire town. {{RouteSection|name=Đồng Văn - Lũng Cú|length=50 km|role=detour}}[[File:Cột cờ Lũng Cú.JPG|thumb|Lũng Cú]] This detour takes you to the northernmost village in Vietnam, close to the Chinese border. ''From '''Đồng Văn''', take '''QL4C''' west 2 km to '''DT182B'''. Turn right, and continue 7 km to the road signed for '''Lũng Cú'''. Continue 16 km to Lũng Cú village. Return the way you came.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Vườn hoa Tam Giác Mạch|url=|lat=23.292614673568796|long=105.30029550672849|show=all}} viewpoint * {{marker|type=see|name=Tam Giác Mạch|url=|lat=23.333760314696477|long=105.29233471056278|show=all}} viewpoint {{marker|type=city|name=Lũng Cú|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q3272200}} is the northernmost community in Vietnam, at 1600-1800  m. It is primarily inhabited by members of the Lô Lô tribe. In front of the village is a gigantic flagpole; climbing it costs a small fee. A 3 km circular hiking trail leads to Vietnam's northernmost point ("Điểm cực Bắc"). In 2018, the {{marker|type=see|name=Chùa Lũng Cú|url=|lat=23.368393480707805|long=105.32065712671212}} Buddhist temple was begun, cut into the side of a nearby mountain. {{RouteSection|name=Đồng Văn - Mèo Vạc, via Mã Pí Lèng Pass|length=24 km|role=Main}}[[File:Ma Pi Leng pass plateau in 2014.jpg|thumb|Mã Pí Lèng Pass]] ''From '''Đồng Văn''', take '''QL4C''' west 24 km to Mèo Vạc.'' * At the {{marker|type=see|name=Monument to Youth|url=|lat=23.249690072918007|long=105.39410134218909|wikidata=}}, a fine example socialist realism, the "Skyway" hiking trail begins. Not all visitors walk, but use their motorbikes to reach the small parking lot (just a narrow path between two hills). To reach the summit of the nearby "Hand of God," a 15-meter-high rock spire (or "Hope Cliff" in Vietnamese: ''Mỏm đá hy vọng''), you have to climb if you want to take selfies in front of sheer cliffs. It tends to get quite crowded in the later hours of the day. Climbing the cliff is somewhat difficult, and stepping out to take photos requires courage and caution; there is no shelter. * {{marker|type=see|name=Mã Pí Lèng Pass|url=|lat=23.24|long=105.4|show=all}} viewpoint offers good views of the Nho Que valley, which winds its way through the karst mountains. * {{marker|type=city|name=Pả Vi|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q10809891}}, a hexagonal, wagon-like Hmong “cultural tourism village” geared towards visitors. Among other things, herbal baths are offered. ** About 300 m before the tourist village, the ĐT193 branches off into the Nho Que valley, a 7.3 km difficult, winding route. There, before the {{marker|type=city|name=Tràng Hương|url=|lat=23.22447520241203|long=105.44209520368871|wikidata=}} village, there are excursion boats in the narrow riverbed with turquoise water (round trip 1 hour) as well as kayak rentals. Provincial roads 176 (⇢ 118 km from Na Sai) and 217 (61 km alternative route to Bao Lac) also end in '''Meo Vac'''. The town itself is small and without much charm. * The {{marker|type=go|name=gas station in Mèo Vạc|url=|lat=23.160819659343353|long=105.40293166811699|wikidata=}} is about 600 m along the ĐT181 from its junction with the QL4 at the corner of the city park. Another one is located 1 km before the village on the national road if approaching from the north. {{RouteSection|name=Mèo Vạc - Ha Giang|length=158 km|role=Main}}[[File:Thị trấn Mèo Vạc.jpg|thumb|Mèo Vạc]] From here, you can choose your own adventure before you complete the loop. Get lost in the backroads, find some more technically-challenging riding, or simply cool down at the frequent water holes. ''From {{marker|type=city|name=Mèo Vạc|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q10796215}}, take '''QL4C''' south 48.5 km to the {{marker|type=go|name=Cầu Bảo Lâm bridge|url=|lat=22.938243280105876|long=105.54625678271431|show=all}} (Cầu Lý Bôn). Turn right onto '''QL34''' and continue 101 km to Hà Giang.'' ==== Alternate route, via Bảo Lạc: 200 km ==== {{marker|type=city|name=Bảo Lạc|url=|lat=22.946111|long=105.677219|wikidata=Q10743249}} in [[Cao Bằng|Cao Bằng Province]] is no longer part of the actual “Loop.” ''On the south edge of '''Mèo Vạc''', take '''ĐT217''' through the Gâm Valley to '''Bao Lac'''. Take '''QL34''' west 125 km to Ha Giang.'' {{RouteSection|name=Mèo Vạc - Ha Giang vía Thanh Thấn|length=158 km|role=Alternative}} This route takes rougher (or more exciting) back roads. ''From '''Mèo Vạc''' take '''ĐT182''' west 18.2 km to {{marker|type=city|name=Thanh Thấn|url=|lat=23.14806599513442|long=105.29735073152551|show=all}}. Turn left onto '''ĐT181''' and continue 18.5 km to {{marker|type=city|name=Đức Lợi|url=|lat=|long=|wikidata=Q10842387}}. (Here, ĐT182 goes 12.8 km north to Yên Minh.) Continue 21 km of winding roads to {{marker|type=go|name=Intersection ĐT176/ĐT181|url=|lat=22.99084664529239|long=105.22014654480637|show=all}} (ĐT181 goes to the “alternate route via the Sông Lô Valley”) Continue on ĐT176 72 km until '''QL34'''. Turn right and continue 33.9km to Hà Giang.'' * {{marker|type=see|name=Thâm Luông Waterfall|alt=Du Già Waterfall, Thác Du Già|url=|lat=22.9260164405285|long=105.19836730257985|wikidata=}} Two large and several smaller cascades, one with a pond for swimming. Somewhat remote, the gravel path can be difficult to find. ==Sleep== [[File:421 Innereiensuppe aus einer Plastikwanne.JPG|thumb|Offal soup from a plastic tub.]] Thanks to rapid development, obtaining food or fuel is no longer a problem. Guesthouses and homestays are so numerous along the entire route that you'll never have to worry about overnight accommodations. However, you'll be looking in vain for upscale accommodations. For specific lodging suggestions, see the listings in [[Ha Giang#Sleep|Ha Giang]] city and [[Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark#Sleep|Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark]]. ==Stay safe== Riding a motorcycle at high speeds in remote areas of developing countries is inherently dangerous. Several deaths are reported every year, usually from collisions with trucks or falling off the mountainside. Choose your tour company, your easy ride and your safety equipment carefully. Medical facilities along the loop are poor to non-existent. Ha Giang has two basic hospitals (the public hospital is the better of the two) but you will need to be taken to Hanoi for anything major. Large vehicles always have the right of way in Vietnam! When it rains, it quickly becomes muddy, so take it slow. In the hour before sunset, local farmers are often driving their cattle. This can also lead to patchy slush. Especially in family-run guesthouses, the local homemade corn spirit "happy water" is served to visitors. Consider your level of alcohol-induced impairment before continuing your drive the next morning. Anyone using internet-based maps near the Chinese border should be aware that the officially prescribed Chinese deviation of the coordinates can already be observed here. ==Go next== The far north of Vietnam has many more mountain towns and landscapes: * [[Ba Be National Park]] * [[Cao Bang]] * [[Lao Cai]] * [[Sapa]] {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|South East Asia itineraries}} <maplink text="" zoom="9" group="route1" class="no-icon"> { "type": "FeatureCollection", "features": [ { "type": "Feature", "properties": {}, "geometry": { "coordinates": [ [ 104.98394998658625, 22.828222859528424 ], [ 104.98296668609521, 22.834535426859347 ], [ 104.9780501836421, 22.83706662160789 ], [ 104.9840856258819, 22.846191039165973 ], [ 104.99008714956443, 22.845847322489035 ], [ 104.9931048648632, 22.843503776541525 ], [ 104.99791964657567, 22.844972403392333 ], [ 105.00103908261502, 22.84447244709642 ], [ 105.00605733943115, 22.845191139754746 ], [ 105.0131777912581, 22.85169039389841 ], [ 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'''Nordlandsruta''' (English: Nordland trekking trail) is a long-distance hiking trail traversing [[Nordland]], stretching over 650 kilometers from Harvasstua in the south to Bjørnfjell in the north. Following the spine of the Scandinavian Mountains, the trail traverses remote wilderness sections. ==Understand== {{see also|Hiking in the Nordic countries|Right to access}} The [[right to access]] in Norway allows you to leave the marked trail if you wish. You might want to explore a nearby peak, pick berries in a bog, take a different route, or bypass an obstacle like a flooded river or a missing bridge. This freedom is part of Norway's outdoor tradition. However, in some protected areas such as national parks and nature reserves, the right to access may be restricted to protect sensitive nature. Always check the rules for these areas before going off-trail. Use caution in unfamiliar terrain. Conditions can be challenging, and there is often a good reason why the official trail avoids certain places, even if they seem fine at first glance. ==Prepare== Nordlandsruta is a demanding trek requiring peak fitness and extensive experience with rugged terrain. The steep, rocky, and boggy trail is unsuitable for wheeled transport or luggage services; hikers must be fully self-sufficient. Before departing, secure a DNT key for cabin access. Since mobile reception is unreliable and GPS devices can fail, carrying topographic maps and a compass is essential. A sturdy, weather-resistant tent is required for camping above the tree-line, which sits at {{m|500}} at these latitudes. Other necessities include trekking poles for river crossings, a portable stove due to fire restrictions, and supportive boots. Finally, pack a head net and repellent to manage heavy insect activity in forested areas. ===Eat=== Hikers must be self-sufficient and carry their own food supply, as resupply points are limited and most huts along the route do not have stores. Because many huts lack cooking utensils and kitchen facilities are basic, you should bring your own portable camping stove and sufficient fuel to last between stages. ===Drink=== Potable water is generally abundant along the trail and is safe to drink directly from natural sources. You should carry a bottle to fill at streams, but there is no need for heavy water transport or complex purification methods under normal conditions. ===Sleep=== While there is a network of DNT, STF, and private cabins along the route, they are often basic or unmanned. You should carry a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat, as bedding is typically not provided and cabins can be quite cold. Because some sections are remote, a tent is essential for safety. While some cabins may offer limited solar-powered USB outlets, many lack reliable light and electricity, so you should be prepared for primitive conditions and bring a power bank for your own devices. ===Climate=== The trail is only seasonally accessible, with the optimal hiking window falling between late June and early September. Outside of these months, the route is often covered in snow and subject to hazardous, unpredictable weather. Even during the summer, weather can change rapidly from sun to freezing rain, requiring high-quality waterproof layers and gear capable of withstanding strong winds. ==Get in== * '''Harvasstua''', the southern terminus of the trail, is a remote cabin. The nearby town of Kroken has a bus connection available, though still a 10 km walk away. From Trondheim, you can take a train to {{Marker|counter=n|type=go|name= Trofors |wikidata= Q1907123}}, from there, travel to {{Marker|counter=n|type=go|name= Kroken bus stop|wikidata= Q134054839}}. * '''Bjørnfjell''', the northern terminus of the trail, has a train station that connects all the way to Stockholm. Several larger cities on this stretch have their own airport. * {{listing|counter=n|type=go|name=Katterat station|wikidata=Q245786}} is directly on-trail. Train station on the Ofoten line, with connections to [[Narvik]] and [[Riksgränsen]] * {{listing|counter=n|type=go|name= Lønsdal station |wikidata= Q13580956}} is directly on trail. Train station on Nordlandsbanen, with connections to [[Trondheim]] and [[Bodø]]. Lønsdal is also accessible by car via the [[E6 through Sweden and Norway|E6]]. * '''Sitashytta''' can be accessed by driving up the {{marker|counter=n|type=go|name=Skjom valley|wikidata=Q35297422}} to a shelter, then continuing along a smaller road past Iptojávri to Kjårdavatnet (Čoađgejávri). From the barrier at the end of the road, it is a 2-hour hike to the cabin. * '''Paurohytta''' and '''Røysvatnhytta''' are reachable by boat from {{marker|counter=n|type=go|name=Kjøpsvik|wikidata=Q1813882}} in [[Tysfjord]] to Sørfjorden. Call [tel:+4775774329 +47 75-77-43-29] well in advance to arrange the crossing and coordinate with other transport. From Sørfjorden, trails lead to the huts: 20 km to Paurohytta, though this trail is not properly marked, and 16 km to Røysvatnhytta. * '''Njallajávrre''' can be reached from {{marker|counter=n|type=go|name=Hellmobotn|wikidata=Q3129873}} in [[Tysfjord]]. In summer, a ferry operates on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays (on request, call [tel:+4799283238 +47 99 28 32 38]). From the ferry landing, it is a 10 km hike to Njallajávrre, which lies approximately 23 km from Røysvatnhytta and 30 km from Vaisaluokta. * '''Vaisaluokta''', reachable by boat from {{marker|counter=n|type=go|name=[[Ritsem]]|wikidata=Q1424949}}, a village by the lake Akkajaure, near the Akka massif. Bus from [[Gällivare]] to Ritsem. * '''Bolnastua''' can be accessed directly from the [[E6 through Sweden and Norway|E6]] road. * [[Sulitjelma]], a Norwegian village by the mountains of the same name. Bus from [[Bodø]] or Fauske, the latter at the junction for Bodø, with connections described in that article. ==Walk== {{Mapframe|height=720|width=500}} {{mapshapes| Q133980473}} {{RouteSection|name=Harvasstua - Grannes|length=24.5 km}} The trail begins at Harvasstua, following a forested route through the scenic Susendalen valley and along the clear waters of Daningen Lake. The stage ends at Grannes Camping on the shore of Unkervatnet. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Harvasstua|wikidata=Q134006588|content=Cabin at the Susendalen trailhead.}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Grannes Camping|wikidata=Q134006670|content=Campground with cabins on Unkervatnet lake.}} {{RouteSection|name=Grannes - Tverrelvnes|length=12.7 km}} Departing from Grannes Camping, the trail winds through birch and spruce forest, climbing gently past Sæterfjellet and crossing the Sørelva river by suspension bridge. The stage ends at Tverrelvnes, a remote farmstead by the lake. * {{listing | lastedit = 2025-05-29 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = Tverrelvnes | wikidata = Q134006697 | content = Remote farmstead on the lake. No official hut, camping or private lodging if available. }} {{RouteSection|name=Tverrelvnes - Krutvatnet|length=21.9 km}} Leaving Tverrelvnes, the trail climbs steadily above the treeline into open highlands. As it crosses the plateau, views of surrounding fells open up before reaching the shore of Krutvatnet. This section includes the trail’s first significant ascent from the valley floor. * {{listing | lastedit = 2025-05-29 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = Krutvatnet | wikidata = Q1772694 | content = No established hut, tenting or informal shelter near the lakeshore. }} {{RouteSection|name=Krutvatnet - Famvatnet|length=18.2 km}} Leaving Krutvatnet, the trail leads across open plateau country dotted with low shrubs and heather. Views of the distant Børgefjell mountains accompany you as you pass several small tarns before arriving at the quiet lake of Famvatnet. * {{listing | lastedit = 2025-05-29 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = Famvatnet | wikidata = Q1773052 | content = No cabins, plan to camp by the lake or continue onward. }} {{RouteSection|name=Famvatnet - Raudlia|length=15.5 km}} Descending from Famvatnet, the trail winds through birch woods and open meadows, offering glimpses of the distant {{marker|counter=n|type=see|name= Okstindan range|wikidata= Q923637}}. The route gradually enters forested terrain, ending at the old clearing of Raudlia. * {{listing | lastedit = 2025-05-29 | counter = n | type = sleep | name = Raudlia | wikidata = Q134006723 | content = Old farm clearing. No official hut, camping or local lodging if possible. }} {{RouteSection|name=Raudlia - Gressvasshytta|length=18.6 km}} Climbing from Raudlia, the trail enters the rugged Okstindan Mountains and rises into alpine tundra. Skirting the base of {{Marker|name=Oksskolten|wikidata=Q1769804|type=see}}, the highest peak in Northern Norway at {{m|1,916}}, you may glimpse tongues of the Okstindbreen glacier before arriving at Gressvasshytta by the lake. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Gressvasshytta|wikidata=Q134006782|content=DNT self-service cabin with bunks and provisions on the shore of Gressvatnet.}} {{RouteSection|name=Gressvasshytta - Kjennvasshytta|length=7.4 km}} From Gressvasshytta, the trail follows a valley between towering peaks, circling the shores of Gressvatnet and Kjennsvatnet at the foot of Oksskolten. A short and scenic day, it ends at Kjennvasshytta beside the ice-capped Okstindan massif. Kjennvasshytta is often used as a base for climbs of Oksskolten due to its proximity to the peak. * {{listing|counter=n|type=buy|name=Kjennvasshytta|wikidata=Q134006841|content=DNT self-service cabin beside Kjennsvatnet in the Okstindan area. Self-service store available.}} {{RouteSection|name=Kjennvasshytta - Umbukta fjellstue|length=22.5 km}} [[File:Umbukta 20070817 DSCN4126.jpg|thumb|Umbukta Fjellstue]] Leaving Kjennvasshytta, the trail crosses high plateaus and alpine marshes, gradually descending from the Okstindan range. The stage ends at Umbukta fjellstue, a lodge with meals and road access. Umbukta is the first road access point on the trail, providing an opportunity for resupply or exit if needed. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Umbukta fjellstue|wikidata=Q20553637|content=Staffed mountain lodge with rooms, meals, and access to road E12.}} {{RouteSection|name=Umbukta fjellstue - Sauvasshytta|length=11.4 km}} Leaving Umbukta fjellstue, the trail re-enters the wilderness, climbing gently past the tree line. The path leads across rolling moors and scattered pine before reaching the picturesque Østre Sauvatn lake and the cozy Sauvasshytta. * {{listing|counter=n|type=buy|name=Sauvasshytta|wikidata=Q134006860|content=DNT self-service cabin near Østre Sauvatn. Self-service store available.}} {{RouteSection|name=Sauvasshytta - Kvitsteindalstunet|length=15 km}} From Sauvasshytta, the trail enters [[Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park]] and crosses a wide alpine plateau. It follows rocky, open highlands with views toward Røssvatnet, ending at the Kvitsteindalstunet cabin by Kallvatnet. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Kvitsteindalstunet|wikidata=Q134006863|content=DNT self-service cabin at the southeast end of Kallvatnet lake.}} {{RouteSection|name=Kvitsteindalstunet - Virvasshytta|length=21.2 km}} From Kvitsteindalstunet, the trail traverses the Saltfjellet plateau and crosses the Arctic Circle. This strenuous stage leads over barren moors and rocky ridges, entering Saltdal municipality before descending to Virvasshytta by the lake. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Virvasshytta|wikidata=Q134006868|content=DNT self-service hut near Virvatnet.}} {{RouteSection|name=Virvasshytta - Bolnastua|length=25.1 km}} From Virvasshytta, the trail heads northward across Saltfjellet, traversing tundra, stone fields, and scattered lakes. As you descend toward the treeline, the terrain transitions from limestone karst to greener slopes. The stage ends at Bolnastua by the Nordland Railway, signalling a brief return to civilisation. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Bolnastua|wikidata=Q134006871|content=DNT hut by the Bolna train stop on the Nordland Railway.}} {{RouteSection|name=Bolnastua - Krukkistua|length=25.6 km}} From Bolnastua, the trail leads through sparse birch forests and marshy flats before climbing back onto moorland. Several stream crossings are likely en route to Krukkistua, a small hut with views toward the northern Saltfjellet peaks. About 1 km from Krukkistua, the trail passes Steinstua, a stone hut built in 1867 during the construction of the telegraph line. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Krukkistua|wikidata=Q134007147|content=Small DNT self-service hut on the north side of Saltfjellet.}} {{RouteSection|name=Krukkistua - Saltfjellstua|length=4.7 km}} From Krukkistua, the trail follows a gentle route through pine and birch woods along the Bjøllåga river valley. This short stage offers a welcome break after longer sections, ending at the spacious Saltfjellstua cabin just below the treeline. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Saltfjellstua|wikidata=Q134006873|content=Large DNT hut just below the treeline in Saltfjellet, surrounded by meadows.}} {{RouteSection|name=Saltfjellstua - Lønstua (Lønsdal)|length=23.7 km}} Leaving Saltfjellstua, the trail crosses the remainder of Saltfjellet, passing the marked point at 66°33′ where you officially cross the Arctic Circle'''.''' After traversing open plateaus, the route descends through alpine birch forest toward Lønsdal, where road and rail access return. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Lønstua|wikidata=Q134006875|content=Cabin at Lønsdal, near the E6 highway and Lønsdal train station.}} * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Saltfjellet Hotel Arctic Circle|wikidata=Q134007165|content=Guesthouse and mountain lodge near the station at Lønsdal.}} {{RouteSection|name=Lønstua (Lønsdal) - Graddis Fjellstue|length=14.4 km}} From Lønstua, the trail climbs over a low pass into the Graddis area, entering the edge of [[Junkerdal National Park]]. Passing through birch forest and alpine meadows, the stage ends at the staffed Graddis Fjellstue. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Graddis Fjellstue|wikidata=Q134006879|content=Staffed lodge with meals and accommodation, located just inside Junkerdal National Park.}} {{RouteSection|name=Graddis Fjellstue - Trygvebu|length=7.8 km}} From Graddis Fjellstue, the trail follows the gentle Graddiselva valley through pine woods and marshy areas. After crossing a gravel road at the hamlet of Skaiti, the stage ends at the quiet forest shelter of Trygvebu. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Trygvebu|wikidata=Q134006883|content=Unstaffed shelter cabin often used for emergency or overflow stays. Located near Skaiti.}} {{RouteSection|name=Trygvebu - Argaladhytta|length=7.5 km}} From Trygvebu, the trail climbs gently into rugged terrain, entering the heart of Junkerdal National Park. After a short ascent to a plateau, the path reaches Argaladhytta, set in a scenic clearing surrounded by peaks and willow thickets. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Argaladhytta|wikidata=Q17749129|content=DNT self-service hut in Junkerdal National Park.}} {{RouteSection|name=Argaladhytta - Balvasshytta|length=9.2 km}} Leaving Argaladhytta, the trail traverses the lake district of Junkerdal, undulating over ridges and skirting the shore of Balvatnet. On clear days, mountain reflections shimmer across the lake. The stage ends at Balvasshytta. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Balvasshytta|wikidata=Q11960107|content=DNT cabin on the shore of Balvatnet, near the northern boundary of Nordland National Park.}} {{RouteSection|name=Balvasshytta - Tjoarvihytta|length=17.8 km}} From Balvasshytta, the trail winds through highland moors and rocky passes, crossing the Norway-Sweden border several times. Ascents and descents around scattered lake basins lead you toward Tjoarvihytta, with the dramatic {{marker|counter=n|type=see|name= Sulitjelma massif |wikidata= Q2364593}} beginning to appear on the horizon. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Tjoarvihytta|wikidata=Q134006887|content=Unstaffed DNT cabin just north of Balvatnet, marking the gateway to the Sulitjelma area.}} {{RouteSection|name=Tjoarvihytta - Tjalalveshytta (Calalveshytta)|length=11.7 km}} From Tjoarvihytta, the trail crosses a high plateau straddling the Norway-Sweden border. This quiet section offers solitude and sweeping views. After a short and scenic walk, you reach Tjalalveshytta near the lake Tjálanisjávrre. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Tjalalveshytta|wikidata=Q134006891|content=Unstaffed border cabin near the shore of Tjálanisjávrre, just inside Norway.}} {{RouteSection|name=Tjalalveshytta - Lomihytta|length=12.8 km}} From Tjalalveshytta, the trail descends steadily toward the Sulitjelma valley, following rocky slopes above Lomivatnet. Snow may remain into the summer. Nearing Lomihytta, the Sulitjelma massif becomes visible, and the route shifts from remote terrain to the outskirts of settlement. The final section follows a gravel access road near the Lomivatnet dam. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Lomihytta|wikidata=Q134006894|content=Unstaffed cabin near the south end of Lomivatnet lake.}} {{RouteSection|name=Lomihytta - Ny-Sulitjelma Fjellstue|length=4.4 km}} From Lomihytta, the trail descends quickly along the Lomivatnet dam and down a gravel road into [[Sulitjelma]]. This easy stage ends at the comfortable Ny-Sulitjelma fjellstue, offering services and a chance to rest before the northern half of the route. From this point until just before Cunojávrihytta, the trail shares its route with the [[Nordkalottleden]], after which the two trails diverge. * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Ny-Sulitjelma fjellstue | url=https://www.ut.no/hytte/3.2235 | wikidata=Q134006900 | content=Unmanned DNT cabin. New cabin with beds for 19. 220 V electricity, water etc. Mobile phone coverage. }} {{RouteSection|name=Ny-Sulitjelma Fjellstue - Sorjushytta|length=10.7 km}} Leaving Ny-Sulitjelma fjellstue, the trail climbs above the treeline and into alpine terrain. Old mine sites give way to high plateaus with distant views of Suliskongen and nearby glaciers. The initial climb from Sulitjelma is steep, quickly lifting you onto the plateau. After cresting a rocky saddle, the trail descends to Sorjushytta beside a lake in a cirque. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Sorjushytta|wikidata=Q134006901|content=Unstaffed DNT hut just north of lake Bajep Sårjåsjávrre, in a rocky alpine setting.}} {{RouteSection|name=Sorjushytta - Sårjåsjaurestugan|length=11.8 km}} From Sorjushytta, the trail climbs a gentle pass into Sweden and enters the [[Laponia|Laponia World Heritage]] area. The landscape opens into broad valleys and lakes as you cross into Padjelanta National Park, marked by a sign at the boundary. The stage ends at Sårjåsjaurestugan, a basic hut near the lake inlet. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Sårjåsjaurestugan|wikidata=Q49099047|content=STF hut located in Padjelanta National Park, by the shore of Sårjåsjávrre.}} {{RouteSection|name=Sårjåsjaurestugan - Staddajåkkåstugorna|length=5.4 km}} From Sårjåsjaurestugan, the trail follows the gentle Stáddájåhkå river valley through broad tundra meadows. The broad valley floor here is dotted with pools that attract waterfowl. The stage ends at Staddajåkkåstugorna beside the river. This short stage can be combined with the next. * {{listing|counter=n|type=buy|name=Staddajåkkåstugorna|wikidata=Q134006908|content=BLT Huts located by the Stáddájåhkå river in Padjelanta, it has a small kiosk.}} {{RouteSection|name=Staddajåkkåstugorna - Staloluokta|length=11.9 km}} From Staddajåkkåstugorna, the trail follows the shores of Virihaure. The path is mostly flat with views to snow-capped peaks. The stage ends at the Sami village of Staloluokta, home to a summer hut camp, shop, and sauna. * {{listing|counter=n|type=buy|name=Stáloluokta|wikidata=Q1480676|content=BLT hut and camp run by the local Sami community. It has a small kiosk.}} {{RouteSection|name=Staloluokta - Arasluokta|length=10.1 km}} From Staloluokta, the trail gently follows the northern shore of Virihaure. The trail coincides with [[Padjelantaleden]] from this point until a crossing after Låddejåhkå'''.''' After a relaxed walk through birch groves and wildflower fields, the stage ends at the traditional Sami camp of Árasluokta. Reindeer enclosures and traditional kåta huts are visible around this Sami camp. * {{listing|counter=n|type=buy|name=Árasluokta|wikidata=Q134029842|content=BLT hut near Lake Virihaure, part of a traditional Sami settlement. It has a small kiosk.}} {{RouteSection|name=Arasluokta - Låddejåkkå|length=12.6 km}} From Árasluokta, the trail leaves Lake Virihaure and crosses a plateau of open heathland and small lakes. Approaching the broad Låddejåhkå valley, the terrain becomes wetter. A sturdy bridge leads to Låddejåkkåstugorna, set near this major Padjelanta watercourse. Låddejåkkå is a key junction where trails intersect toward both Kvikkjokk and Ritsem. * {{listing|counter=n|type=buy|name=Låddejåkkåstugorna|wikidata=Q134006915|content=BLT hut located at the confluence of trails in the Låddejåhkå valley. It has a small kiosk.}} {{RouteSection|name=Låddejåkkå - Kutjaure|length=17.2 km}} From Låddejåkkåstugorna, the trail follows the Kutjaujåkåtj river upstream through a broad valley, then climbs over a gentle rise. Skirting the shore of wind-swept Lake Kutjaure, the route continues through open tundra to Kutjaurestugorna, a tranquil spot near the lake's outlet. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Kutjaure Fjällstuga|wikidata=Q134006922|content=STF hut by Lake Kutjaure, located near the lake outlet in arctic tundra surroundings.}} {{RouteSection|name=Kutjaure - Vaisaluokta|length=15.3 km}} From Kutjaurestugorna, the trail descends from the open plateau into the Vaisaluokta valley, a bay of the vast Akkajaure reservoir. Birch forests reappear as you near the lakeside Sami settlement of Vaisaluokta, home to a chapel and Huts. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Vaisaluokta Mountain cabin|wikidata=Q134006924|content=STF hut with basic facilities in the Sami settlement of Vaisaluokta, by Akkajaure lake.}} {{RouteSection|name=Vaisaluokta - Njallajávrre|length=31.3 km}} From Vaisaluokta, the trail climbs away from Akkajaure and into one of the most remote sections of the route. This highland traverse re-enters Norway near Njallajávrre. Expect solitude and demanding conditions through this “no-man's-land” between national parks. Many hikers break this long section by camping or using the tiny emergency hut at Rávddajávrre about halfway. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Njállajávrre|wikidata=Q18139446|content=Wild camping only.}} * {{listing | type=sleep | name=Stopover cabin Rávddajávrre | alt=Rautojaure | wikidata= Q134028546 | content=Day/emergency hut. Beds for two, space for two more on the floor. No heating. }} {{RouteSection|name=Njallajávrre - Røysvatnhytta|length=24.8 km}} From Njallajávrre, the trail continues through rugged wilderness in the Røysvatn area, threading past tarns and rocky ridges. As you near Røysvatnhytta, the trail crosses into Norway and follows the border until it reaches Skoaddejávrehytta, after which it stays entirely on the Norwegian side. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Røysvatnhytta|wikidata=Q134006928|content=DNT cabin at Lake Røysvatnet, in a sheltered spot by the lake.}} {{RouteSection|name=Røysvatnhytta - Paurohytta|length=26.7 km}} From Røysvatnhytta, the trail climbs across the rugged Pauro plateau, weaving through a mosaic of lakes and rocky outcrops. Exposed to the elements, this long and remote stage rewards with solitude and striking terrain. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Paurohytta|wikidata=Q134006929|content=Unstaffed DNT cabin near lake Båvrojávri, close to the Swedish border.}} {{RouteSection|name=Paurohytta - Sitashytta|length=21.8 km}} From Paurohytta, the trail weaves along the borderlands, crossing between Sweden and Norway. The path runs north beside the reservoir Sitasjávrre, often following gravel roads near the dam. The terrain is gentler here, with rolling hills and broad water views. Sitashytta lies by an old construction road in a scenic lakeside location. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Sitashytta|wikidata=Q134006934|content=Unstaffed DNT cabin by the Sitasjaure dam. Accessible via trail and gravel road.}} {{RouteSection|name=Sitashytta - Skoaddejávrehytta|length=19.5 km}} From Sitashytta, the trail continues through the border highlands, passing vast moors and marshes. In late summer, cloudberries carpet the wetlands. The route curves around Lake Skoaddejávre and ends at Skoaddejávrehytta on the north shore. From this point, the trail will stay on the Norwegian side of the border. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Skoaddejávrehytta|wikidata=Q134006937|content=Unstaffed DNT cabin on the north shore of Lake Skoaddejávre.}} {{RouteSection|name=Skoaddejávrehytta - Gautelishytta|length=14.8 km}} From Skoaddejávrehytta, the trail heads through rolling mountain terrain along the borderlands. The route skirts Gautelisvatnet, a striking blue lake shared with Sweden, and follows old tracks from past mining and hydro projects. The stage ends at Gautelishytta, a cozy cabin near the lakeshore. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Gautelishytta|wikidata=Q1496298|content=Unstaffed DNT cabin near Gautelisvatnet, close to the Norwegian-Swedish border.}} {{RouteSection|name=Gautelishytta - Cáihnavággihytta|length=10.3 km}} From Gautelishytta, the trail climbs into the rugged Cáihnavaggi Valley, flanked by jagged peaks on the Swedish side. After ascending to a pass, the route descends past alpine tarns into a valley bottom. Cáihnavággihytta sits near a creek in this secluded and scenic setting. To the west is the {{marker|counter=n|type=see|name=Storsteinsfjellet|wikidata=Q11246541}} mountain ridge, an imposing mountain range. The tallest peak, ''Kirken'', reaches {{m|1894}} above sea level. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Cáihnavággihytta|wikidata=Q134006941|content=Unstaffed DNT cabin in the Cáihnavaggi Valley, surrounded by high peaks and alpine lakes.}} {{RouteSection|name=Cáihnavággihytta - Cunojávrihytta|length=11.8 km}} From Cáihnavággihytta, the trail continues across high plateaus, skirting the edge of Lake Cunojávri in the Narvik mountains. Treeless and exposed, the route offers wide views and frequent stream crossings. On clear days, Ofotfjorden may appear on the horizon. The stage ends at Cunojávrihytta, the last hut before descending toward the sea. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Cunojávrihytta|wikidata=Q134006946|content=Unstaffed DNT hut near Lake Cunojávri, in the highlands above the fjords.}} {{RouteSection|name=Cunojávrihytta - Hunddalshytta|length=17.6 km}} From Cunojávrihytta, the trail ascends to a high point before descending steadily into the Hunddalen valley. Hunddalshytta, a group of serviced cabins, lies in an idyllic valley clearing once used by railway workers. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Hunddalshytta|wikidata=Q134006948|content=Serviced DNT hut set in a lush valley, often stocked and accessible via trail from Cunojávrihytta.}} {{RouteSection|name=Hunddalshytta - Katterat|length=9.9 km}} From Hunddalshytta, the trail follows the historic Rallarveien, an old construction road built for the Ofoten Railway. This stage descends through Hunddalen, accompanied by waterfalls and views over the Norddalen valley. The walk ends at Katterat fjellstue, near the railway station, a remote train stop surrounded by steep mountains. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Katterat fjellstue|wikidata=Q134007000|content=DNT cabin, room for 30. Booking required.}} {{RouteSection|name=Katterat - Vokterboligen|length=2.5 km}} From Katterat fjellstue, the trail follows a nearly flat historic rail bed across the mountainside. Remnants of old railway construction line the route, with views of cliffs and the distant sound of a river in the gorge below. Vokterboligen, the old railway guard's house, offers emergency shelter and marks the final waypoint before the trail's end. * {{listing|counter=n|type=sleep|name=Vokterboligen|wikidata=Q134007005|content=Old railway guard's house. Not a functioning hut but may offer emergency shelter.}} {{RouteSection|name=Vokterboligen - Bjørnfjell|length=8.5 km}} From Vokterboligen, the final stage follows the historic Rallarveien. The gravel track leads through mild terrain with views over Norddalen and a plunging waterfall. As the landscape opens up, you reach Bjørnfjell station, completing the Nordlandsruta. * {{listing|counter=n|type=go|name=Bjørnfjell station|wikidata= Q247039 |content=Rail stop and highway pass on the border.}} ==Stay safe== Streams along the trail are generally safe to drink from, but avoid those near grazing areas to reduce the risk of contamination. Reindeer are commonly seen along the route; observe them quietly and keep your distance. Mobile phone coverage is unreliable in many areas, so hikers, especially those traveling alone, should carry a personal locator beacon (PLB) or similar emergency device. In case of an emergency, call {{phone|112 (free call)}}. Always leave your itinerary with someone before setting out, as weather and terrain can slow down rescue efforts. Most huts along the trail have guest books that hikers should sign; these logs not only mark your passage but can also provide helpful information for rescue services if needed. ==Go next== The [[Nordkalottleden]] hiking trail overlaps with the Nordlandsruta between Ny-Sulitjelma Fjellstue and Gautelishytta. Additionally, the Nordkalottleden has a branch that leads to the village of Kvikkjokk. The [[Padjelantaleden]] shares a portion of its route with the Nordlandsruta, specifically from Staloluokta to just past Låddejåhkå. After this point, the Padjelantaleden continues both north toward Akka and southeast toward Kvikkjokk. [[Kungsleden]] is a long-distance hiking trail located in northern Sweden. Its main trailheads are in the towns of Hemavan and Abisko. {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|Europe itineraries}} t4wviq95k8wc312da2ggnmw43kmypx1 4 209794 5289195 5199890 2026-06-07T19:43:23Z Waysi32 2418585 Added another way to format hiking itineraries that is common on Wikivoyage. 5289195 wikitext text/x-wiki ''[NOTE: this is an [[Wikivoyage:article skeleton templates|article skeleton]] for creating articles about hiking itineraries. [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries|Itinerary articles]] should be about travel along a specific, recognized route, such as [[Hajj]] or [[Route 66]]. Itineraries should '''not''' be sightseeing schedules or personal travelogues; content that would be included in an article such as "One week walking in Barcelona" should instead be placed into the [[Barcelona]] article.'' ''[NOTE: To quickly insert a complete blank itinerary template, copy the text between the lines into the edit box on page you are editing. This text is general, change it as needed.<!-- Alternatively, place <nowiki>{{subst:itinerary}}]</nowiki> to automatically substitute the template.-->'' ---- <nowiki>{{pagebanner|Itinerary banner.jpg}}</nowiki> <nowiki>'''</nowiki>''Itinerary''<nowiki>'''</nowiki> is in <nowiki>[[</nowiki>''Region_name''<nowiki>]].</nowiki> ==Understand== ==Prepare== ==Get in== ==Walk== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== <nowiki>{{outlineitinerary}}</nowiki> <nowiki>{{PartOfItinerary|}}</nowiki> ---- ''[NOTE: Text in italics is editorial comment, with suggestions for what should go in each section, and not part of the eventual article. If you copy the text below, you should plan on ripping out everything in italics as you write your article.]'' ---- ''The introduction to an itinerary does not have a heading. This is where you give a quick descriptive overview of the itinerary. Be sure to include some context so readers know where and what they are reading about. Tell that it is a hike, and whether other modes of transport are covered. Links to the countries, regions or cities the route passes through can be useful here too. Also include any background information particular to the route, but try not to duplicate too much information that already exists in the country, region or city pages.'' ==Understand== ''A more in-depth overview of the route – its history, geographical, political and ethnic areas it passes through, the nature along it and cultures you're likely to meet. The deeper context that makes the trip worth making. Also make clear whether the hike requires hiking experience, skills or special equipment.'' ==Prepare== ''Anything you should take care of before setting off: permits, equipment,… Also tell about trail conditions etc.: can you use a cart or luggage transport services or do you need to carry everything in a backpack. Is the trail suitable for baby carriages and wheelchairs?'' ===Eat=== ''Are there restaurants or shops on the route or do you need to carry food and a camping stove? If you won't get ready meals, what cooking facilities are there?'' ===Drink=== ''As opposed to this section in city articles, this is mostly about water: is there potable water? How much should you carry? Is water in the wild usable? If so, what purifying methods are recommended? If there are restaurants and cafés along the route, so that you wouldn't use your own, tell that instead. For a general description of nightlife at the stops, use Understand or Sleep.'' ===Sleep=== ''Are there accommodations along the route or do you need to carry a tent? Do you need to carry sheets? If you need a tent or accommodations may be cold, what kind of sleeping bag do you need? Is there light and electricity? Do you need to make reservations? Can you camp wild?'' ===Climate=== ''What weather is to be expected? Is the itinerary usable all year? Do you need unusual equipment or measures to cope?'' ===Environment=== ''Are there any environmental issues or biosecurity to take into account? Are there any recommendations or rules to combat the spread of invasive plant seeds, soil-borne diseases, and harmful microorganisms?'' ==Get in== ''Details on how to arrive at the starting point. Try to include advice for those driving as well as those using public transport or coming by boat, bike or foot – if those are realistic options. Also include getting to and from transportation centers to the starting point and destination. If the endpoints are close to cities on which there are articles, refer to those city articles (with a short summary here), and give details only on getting to the trailhead from there. For long itineraries, you may want to include similar information for intermediate trailheads.'' ==Walk== ''This section can contain several sub-sections describing successive parts of the route, alternate routes and important side trips. Hiking trails may be described by cumulative distance from the start, by stage, or by hut-to-hut/town-to-town legs; choose the format that best matches how the route is normally walked. Include cumulative distance in stage leads where helpful, and consider whether cumulative or relative distance makes more sense when describing individual on-trail locations.'' ''You can include a <nowiki>{{Mapframe}}</nowiki> displaying the route and points of interest. If the route exists as a Wikidata/OpenStreetMap relation, <nowiki>{{mapshape}}</nowiki> may be used to draw the route. For trails that are super-routes split into multiple relations, the recommended solution is to use [[Template:Mapshapes]].'' {{RouteSection|name=Point 1 to Point 2|length=11 km|duration=3 hr|ascent=300 m|role=main}} ''If Walk subsections are long, consider describing the route using the <nowiki>{{RouteSection}}</nowiki> template, including its length, duration, ascent/descent where helpful, and role. Follow the template with a more detailed description of the leg. For multi-day sections, daily distances may be included where they would be helpful to the reader.'' ''Points of interest, trailheads, villages, huts, campsites and transport points may be handled either as inline <nowiki>{{Marker}}</nowiki> templates in the route description, or as full listings where practical details are important. Use markers for simple route references; use listings when the reader needs details such as prices, opening times, booking information, facilities or warnings. Use <code>counter=n</code> for markers that should appear on the map but should not be numbered as attractions or listings in the route text, such as trailheads, car parks, settlements or stage endpoints.'' ''For simple on-route points, inline markers may be enough:'' The stage begins at {{Marker|counter=n|name=Example trailhead car park|type=go|lat=|long=}}, passes the {{Marker|type=see|name=Example viewpoint|lat=|long=}}, and ends at {{Marker|counter=n|name=[[Example village]]|type=city|wikidata=}}. ''For places where practical details are important, use full listings instead, or list them at the end of the relevant subsection. Remove the example listings below.'' * {{sleep | name=Nowhere River Hut | alt= | url=https://nowherehiking.example.org/nowhereriver/ | email=info@nowherehiking.example.org | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the ford over Nowhere River | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20/person | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Spartan wilderness hut with a sleeping platform for 2–4 persons (use your own hiking mattress and sleeping bag) and a wood fired stove. Some cutlery. Woodshed with saw and axe and outhouse toilet. No electricity, no mobile coverage. Note your stay in the guest book. Payment through the hut's website at the latest a week after you ended your hike. The water of the river should be potable. People turning up later have an absolute right to the facilities; put up your tent if you arrive early. }} * {{listing|type=city | name=[[Somecity]] | lat=|long= | content=Village with a few hundred inhabitants – and many hikers in season. A hostel and a few guesthouses. The hostel has a restaurant, often with live performances in the night in season. In winter the restaurant is open on request. Buses to [[Biggertown]] and [[Elsewhere]] most days. }} ==Stay safe== ''Specifics on safety during the trip'' ==Go next== ''Details on how to leave the destination. If the hike was bidirectional, info on transportation centres near the endpoint and communications to there may already be in Get in. Don't duplicate it (or that of articles on relevant cities) but complement as necessary.'' ''Add suggestions for where to go next – right after the hike or at a later time.'' {{WikivoyageDoc|help}} [[pl:Project:Szablon wycieczki]] cs9j0zg9tvgvgc2bh839j2kniez6bvd 5289408 5289195 2026-06-08T10:28:46Z LPfi 79572 rewrote Walk recommendations, partly restoring former advice; removed the advice on counter=n, include it in the marker/listing template documentation instead; on subsection headings; a bit more in Stay safe 5289408 wikitext text/x-wiki ''[NOTE: this is an [[Wikivoyage:article skeleton templates|article skeleton]] for creating articles about hiking itineraries. [[Wikivoyage:Itineraries|Itinerary articles]] should be about travel along a specific, recognized route, such as [[Hajj]] or [[Route 66]]. Itineraries should '''not''' be sightseeing schedules or personal travelogues; content that would be included in an article such as "One week walking in Barcelona" should instead be placed into the [[Barcelona]] article.'' ''[NOTE: To quickly insert a complete blank itinerary template, copy the text between the lines into the edit box on page you are editing. This text is general, change it as needed.<!-- Alternatively, place <nowiki>{{subst:itinerary}}]</nowiki> to automatically substitute the template.-->'' ---- <nowiki>{{pagebanner|Itinerary banner.jpg}}</nowiki> <nowiki>'''</nowiki>''Itinerary''<nowiki>'''</nowiki> is in <nowiki>[[</nowiki>''Region_name''<nowiki>]].</nowiki> ==Understand== ==Prepare== ==Get in== ==Walk== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== <nowiki>{{outlineitinerary}}</nowiki> <nowiki>{{PartOfItinerary|}}</nowiki> ---- ''[NOTE: Text in italics is editorial comment, with suggestions for what should go in each section, and not part of the eventual article. If you copy the text below, you should plan on ripping out everything in italics as you write your article.]'' ---- ''The introduction to an itinerary does not have a heading. This is where you give a quick descriptive overview of the itinerary. Be sure to include some context so readers know where and what they are reading about. Tell that it is a hike, and whether other modes of transport are covered. Links to the countries, regions or cities the route passes through can be useful here too. Also include any background information particular to the route, but try not to duplicate too much information that already exists in the country, region or city pages.'' ==Understand== ''A more in-depth overview of the route – its history, geographical, political and ethnic areas it passes through, the nature along it and cultures you're likely to meet. The deeper context that makes the trip worth making. Also make clear whether the hike requires hiking experience, skills or special equipment.'' ==Prepare== ''Anything you should take care of before setting off: permits, equipment etc. Also tell about trail conditions: can you use a cart or luggage transport services or do you need to carry everything in a backpack. Is the trail suitable for baby carriages and wheelchairs?'' ===Eat=== ''Are there restaurants or shops on the route or do you need to carry food and a camping stove? If you won't get ready meals, what cooking facilities are there?'' ===Drink=== ''As opposed to this section in city articles, this is mostly about water: is there potable water? How much should you carry? Is water in the wild usable? If so, what purifying methods are recommended? If there are restaurants and cafés along the route, so that you wouldn't use your own, tell that instead. For a general description of nightlife at the stops, use Understand or Sleep.'' ===Sleep=== ''Are there accommodations along the route or do you need to carry a tent? Do you need to carry sheets? If you need a tent or accommodations may be cold, what kind of sleeping bag do you need? Is there light and electricity? Do you need to make reservations? Can you camp wild?'' ===Climate=== ''What weather is to be expected? Is the itinerary usable all year? Do you need unusual equipment or measures to cope?'' ===Environment=== ''Are there any environmental issues or biosecurity to take into account? Are there any recommendations or rules to combat the spread of invasive plant seeds, soil-borne diseases, and harmful microorganisms?'' ==Get in== ''Details on how to arrive at the starting point. Try to include advice for those driving as well as those using public transport or coming by boat, bike or foot – if those are realistic options. Also include getting to and from transportation centers to the starting point and destination. If the endpoints are close to cities on which there are articles, refer to those city articles (with a short summary here), and give details only on getting to the trailhead from there. For long itineraries, you may want to include similar information for intermediate trailheads.'' ==Walk== ''This section can contain several sub-sections describing successive parts of the route, alternate routes and important side trips. Hiking trails may be described by cumulative distance from the start, by stage, or by hut-to-hut/town-to-town legs; choose the format that best matches how the route is normally walked. Include cumulative distance in stage leads where helpful, and consider whether cumulative or relative distance makes more sense when describing individual on-trail locations.'' ''You can include a {{tl|mapframe}} displaying the route and points of interest. If the route exists as a Wikidata/OpenStreetMap relation, {{tl|mapshape}} may be used to draw the route. For trails that are super-routes split into multiple relations, the cleanest solution is probably to use {{tl|mapshapes}}.'' ===Point 1 to Point 2=== ''You probably want to have descriptive subsection headings in a standard format, such as either replacing "Point 1" and "Point 2" with location names, or naming the subsections after the legs themselves, such as "The Misty Mountains". ''If the Walk subsections are long, you may want to have a lead in each, describing it in general, including its length (perhaps also how much time it requires), and the distance from the itinerary's starting point to the starting point of this leg. Some standard information can be included with {{tl|RouteSection}}:'' {{RouteSection|name=Point 1 to Point 2|length=11 km|duration=3 hr|ascent=300 m|role=main}} ''Follow the template and lead with a more detailed description of the leg. For multi-day sections, stating daily distances may be helpful.'' ''Points of interest, trailheads, villages, huts, campsites and transport points may be handled either inline in the route description with {{tl|marker}} or leaving out the markers, just mentioning the POIs and instead have the full description in [[Wikivoyage:listing|listing]]s in the end of the subsection. The latter is better when detailed info is needed and would interrupt the flow of the running text. You may still want to choose a style to be used consistently throughout the itinerary, perhaps with some categories of POIs handled inline and some with listings (remove the example listings below).'' ''For simple on-route points, inline markers may be enough:'' ''<nowiki>The stage begins at {{Marker|type=go|name=Example trailhead car park|type=go|lat=|long=}}, passes the {{Marker|type=see|name=Example viewpoint|lat=|long=}}, and ends at {{Marker|counter=n|name=[[Example village]]|type=city|wikidata=}}.</nowiki>'' ''For places where practical details are important, use full listings (in a list at the end of the relevant subsection unless you decide otherwise).'' * {{sleep | name=Nowhere River Hut | alt= | url=https://nowherehiking.example.org/nowhereriver/ | email=info@nowherehiking.example.org | address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the ford over Nowhere River | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=$20/person | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Spartan wilderness hut with a sleeping platform for 2–4 persons (use your own hiking mattress and sleeping bag) and a wood fired stove. Some cutlery. Woodshed with saw and axe and outhouse toilet. No electricity, no mobile coverage. Note your stay in the guest book. Payment through the hut's website at the latest a week after you ended your hike. The water of the river should be potable. People turning up later have an absolute right to the facilities; put up your tent if you arrive early. }} * {{listing|type=city | name=[[Somecity]] | lat=|long= | content=Village with a few hundred inhabitants – and many hikers in season. A hostel and a few guesthouses. The hostel has a restaurant, often with live performances in the night in season. In winter the restaurant is open on request. Buses to [[Biggertown]] and [[Elsewhere]] most days. }} ==Stay safe== ''Specifics on safety during the hike: extreme weather, floods, wildlife, what have you. Keep it short and don't repeat obvious standard advice.'' ==Go next== ''Details on how to leave the destination. If the hike was bidirectional, info on transportation centres near the endpoint and communications to there may already be in Get in. Don't duplicate it (or that of articles on relevant cities) but complement as necessary.'' ''Add suggestions for where to go next – right after the hike or at a later time.'' {{WikivoyageDoc|help}} [[pl:Project:Szablon wycieczki]] 0f7r8m6cqkmgroph96kbs8oeq5l0jv2 0 212497 5289176 5138733 2026-06-07T18:37:11Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289176 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park banner.jpg|pgname=Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park}} '''Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park''' (อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกเจ็ดสาวน้อย) is in [[Saraburi]], [[Thailand]]. Being one of the closest national parks from [[Bangkok]], the national park makes a good day trip from the capital city for those needing a quick escape. [[File:Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park 1.jpg|thumb]] ==Understand== ===History=== Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park was established in 1980. It covers 864,000 square meters. The name literally translates to "Seven Sisters Waterfalls" which represents the seven-tier waterfall located in the national park. ===Landscape=== The national park alternates between hills and flat ground, with the highest point at only 402 metres above sea level. ===Flora and fauna=== Most of the trees in the national park are grown trees as a result of reforestation projects and afforestation in the area. Other types trees present in the area are rainforest and mixed forest. Wildlife in the national park includes serows, foxes and porcupine. There are also reptiles and birds that are found all over Thailand. ===Climate=== Like the rest of Thailand, there are three seasons, hot (February - April), wet (May - October), and cool (November - February). The best time to visit the waterfall is during the cool season as that is when the water is not too strong and the turquoise colour is most evident. ==Get in== From Route 2 or Mittraphap Road, drive past Saraburi and turn onto Route 2224 which will lead the way to the national park. ==Fees and permits== For Thai nationals the entry fee is 20 baht for children and 40 baht for adults. Monks, children under 3 years old, elderly and disabled people enter for free. For foreigners, the entry fee is 100 baht for children and 200 baht for adults. There is also an extra free for transport as follows: bicycles - free, motorcycles - 20 baht, four-wheeled vehicles - 30 baht, six-wheeled vehicles - 100 baht, and vehicles with more than six wheels but less than 10 wheels - 200 baht. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} The only way to get between the entrance to Chet Sao Noi Waterfall is via foot. ==See== ==Do== * {{do | name=Chet Sao Noi Waterfalls | alt=น้ำตกเจ็ดสาวน้อย | url= | email= | address= | lat=14.72375889925343 | long=101.19002799438957 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2025-08-19 | content=The major attraction of the national park. A seven-tired turquoise waterfall that takes around an hour to fully walk. Visitors can swim in tiers 1-4. }} ==Buy== There is a giftshop that sells souvenirs in the national park. ==Eat== There is a restaurant in the national park premises that sells food and drinks, open between 8AM and 5PM daily. ==Drink== There are no places to drink inside the national park premises, but there are establishments located right outside the national park in the local communities that surround the area that serve alcoholic beverages. ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== There are two 2-bedroom cabins available in the national park with the basic amenities. Reservations must be made online via the national park website. ===Camping=== There is a camping site, with equipment available for rent for an additional fee, that can be booked online in advance or at the spot upon arrival. ===Backcountry=== Backcountry camping is not permitted in the national park. ==Stay safe== Take standard safety precautions when entering any other national parks in Thailand: beware of flash floods when swimming in waterfalls especially during the rainy season. ==Go next== * [[Khao Yai National Park|'''Khao Yai National Park''']] – Thailand's first national park. * [[Nakhon Ratchasima|'''Nakhon Ratchasima''']] –Gateway to the [[Isaan]] region. * [[Namtok Sam Lan National Park|'''Namtok Sam Lan National Park''']] – Another national park with a series of nice waterfalls also in Saraburi. * [[Pak Chong|'''Pak Chong''']] – Largest town before Khao Yai National Park. * '''[[Saraburi]]''' {{outlinepark}} {{geo||}} {{IsPartOf|Chao Phraya Basin}} j9ij3g8urerni38aqfq2iy306d53vvx 0 212720 5289224 5274881 2026-06-07T20:37:08Z Waysi32 2418585 Renamed to detour. 5289224 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hiking in Torres Del Paine banner.jpg}} '''Torres del Paine National Park''' in the Chilean Patagonia is one of the world’s most famous trekking destinations. The park is best known for the W Trek and the longer O Circuit, both multi-day hikes through dramatic mountain scenery, glaciers, lakes, and valleys. Shorter day hikes are also possible for those with limited time. This article covers the practicalities of hiking in Torres del Paine. For general information about the park, including its history, wildlife, and entrances, see [[Torres del Paine National Park]]. == Understand == [[Image:Towards The Towers (133695939).jpeg|thumb|350px|Hiking towards the misty peaks of the towers in Torres del Paine National Park.]] The park lies in southern Chile, on the edge of the Andes and the Patagonian steppe, with trails winding through alpine valleys, lenga forests, and glacier-carved landscapes. Its two most famous trekking routes are the W Trek, a 4-5 day hut-to-hut or camping hike that covers the park’s highlights, and the O Circuit, a longer 7-10 day journey that loops around the entire Paine Massif, including remote backcountry and the dramatic John Gardner Pass. Both routes are well marked but demand a reasonable level of fitness and preparation, as hikers can expect strong winds, rapidly changing weather, and long distances. In addition to these classic treks, there are also shorter day hikes that provide easier access to some of the park’s iconic scenery. ===Guided tours=== [[Image:Parque nacional Torres de Paine.svg|thumb|350px|Cuernos del Paine from Lake Pehoe]] Although it is possible to follow the well-marked trails through the park without assistance, the experience is greatly enhanced by joining a guided tour. The guide will point out and name flora and fauna along the way, as well as making side detours to points of interest that the casual traveler might miss. The biggest advantage is that all equipment, such as tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, crampons for walking on ice and luggage transfers, are all provided by the tour companies. Most companies run longer tours into the park and these are generally between five and seven days duration. Many companies run comprehensive tours with local knowledgeable guides, many of them following the famous "W" trek, and including a cruise up the Serrano River or along one of the fjords. Depending on the tour, accommodations are provided in tents (either in pay campsites with all facilities, including hot showers, or in the free Conaf campsites with pit latrines), in the park's refugios listed above, or in lodges or remote mountain inns. Other activities offered on guided tours include fly-fishing, kayaking through the fjords and channels, or ice hiking. == Prepare == Permits and reservations are required for trekking in the park: entry tickets must be purchased in advance, and since 2016 all campsites and refugios also require prior booking. Hikers should be well equipped with a proper backpack, layered clothing, waterproof gear, sturdy boots, and a sleeping bag, while trekking poles are highly recommended. As luggage transfers are generally unavailable except on guided tours, most visitors will need to carry all of their own equipment. The treks are not accessible for wheelchairs or baby carriages, as the trails are frequently steep, rocky, and muddy. === Eat === There are no restaurants on the trails themselves, but refugios (lodges) provide meals if booked in advance. Campsites may have small kiosks selling snacks and basic provisions, though prices are high. Independent hikers usually carry food and a small stove. === Drink === Refugios and campsites have potable water. On the trail, many streams and rivers are safe to drink from, but purification is recommended. Carrying a water bottle and refill system is sufficient; heavy water loads are not necessary. === Sleep === Refugios (lodges): Offer dormitory beds, hot meals, and heated common rooms. Reservations required. Campsites: Both paid (with showers and toilets) and free CONAF sites (basic, pit toilets). All require reservations. Sleeping gear: Bring a warm sleeping bag and mat. Nights can be cold even in summer. === Climate === The weather is famously unpredictable. Expect rain, sun, and gale-force winds in the same day. See [[Torres del Paine National Park#Climate]] for more details. == Get in == Most hikers start in Puerto Natales, the nearest town (2 hr by bus). Buses run daily to park entrances such as Laguna Amarga (for Las Torres) and Pudeto (for the catamaran to Paine Grande). See [[Torres del Paine National Park#Get in]] for details. == Walk == {{mapframe}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q106577165|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title=W Trek}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q106577166|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title=O Circuit}} === W Trek === A classic 4-6 day hut-to-hut or camping trek, shaped like the letter “W” as it visits three main valleys: Grey, Francés, and Torres. Trails are well-marked but often windy and exposed. This version starts from the Administration/Visitors Centre and exits at Laguna Amarga. {{RouteSection|name=Day 1: Administration - Refugio Paine Grande via Campamento Las Carretas|length=17.5 km|duration=5-6 hr}} Gentle warm-up across Patagonian steppe with wide views of the massif. The path is relatively flat until Lago Pehoé, though strong winds are common near the lakeshore. {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Campamento Las Carretas|wikidata=Q136030528}} is a basic CONAF site, but most continue directly to {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refugio Paine Grande|wikidata=Q136029583}}, which has bunks, meals, and a campsite. {{RouteSection|name=Day 2: Paine Grande - Refugio Grey|length=22 km|duration=7-8 hr|role=detour}} Trail climbs steadily through lenga forest and along ridges with sweeping views back over Lago Pehoé. The approach to {{Marker|type=see|name=Glacier Grey|wikidata=Q5608166}} reveals icebergs floating in Lago Grey, with optional detour to the Mirador Las Guardas for a dramatic overlook. Many day-hike from Paine Grande, though staying at {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refugio Grey|wikidata=Q136029587}} is possible if booked in advance. {{RouteSection|name=Day 3: Paine Grande - Campamento Italiano|length=7.6 km|duration=2-3 hr}} Short stage traversing the north shore of Lago Pehoé, with views of turquoise waters and the Cuernos del Paine. The trail is mostly level with some small ravines. {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Campamento Italiano|wikidata=Q136030349}} is a free but basic CONAF site, often crowded; it serves as the main base for the Francés Valley side trip. {{RouteSection|name=Day 4: Campamento Italiano - Mirador Valle Francés|length=17 km|duration=6-8 hr|role=detour}} Leave heavy packs at Italiano (if rangers allow) and head into {{Marker|type=see|name=Valle Francés|wikidata=Q136031045}}. The valley is dramatic, with hanging glaciers calving off Paine Grande, frequent avalanche sounds, and steep walls on both sides. The Mirador Francés offers fine views; continuing to Mirador Británico reveals one of the most celebrated panoramas in the park, with peaks encircling the valley. Return to Italiano to sleep. {{RouteSection|name=Day 5: Campamento Italiano - Hostería Las Torres|length=18 km|duration=6-8 hr}} Long lakeside traverse beneath the Cuernos along Lago Nordenskjöld, with striking red and black banded rock. The trail undulates with occasional steep sections, often exposed to sun and wind. Accommodation options include {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refugio Los Cuernos|wikidata=Q136029622}} (midway) or further east toward {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Hotel Las Torres|wikidata=Q136030395}} and nearby campsites. {{RouteSection|name=Day 6: Las Torres - Mirador Torres|length=18 km|duration=7-9 hr|role=detour}} The iconic finale: a steady climb through lenga forest to {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refugio Chileno|wikidata=Q136029623}}, then a steep final push via {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refugio Torres|wikidata=Q136029612}} to the moraine lake at the base of the Torres del Paine. Sunrise here is legendary if the weather clears, with alpenglow turning the towers red. After visiting the viewpoint, descend to the Las Torres area and take the shuttle to Laguna Amarga for park exit. === O Circuit === A 7-10 day full circumnavigation of the Paine Massif, including the quieter northern valleys and the dramatic John Gardner Pass. Trails are less crowded north of Dickson and conditions more rugged. The outline below is an 8-day pacing, though some walkers add extra nights at Dickson or Grey. {{RouteSection|name=Day 1: Laguna Amarga - Campamento Seron|length=13 km|duration=4-5 hr}} Rolling hills and open pampa make for a gentle warm-up stage. Guanacos are often spotted on the grassy slopes. The trail has little shade and can be windy in the afternoon. {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Campamento Seron|wikidata=Q136030509}} is a grassy site with a small shop and meals available. {{RouteSection|name=Day 2: Serón - Refugio Dickson|length=18 km|duration=6-7 hr}} A beautiful valley walk along the Río Paine, with gradual ascents and descents through open terrain. Snow-clad peaks of the massif appear ahead. The stage ends at {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refugio Vértice Dickson|wikidata=Q136029619}}, beside a turquoise lake and with views of Dickson Glacier. A highlight campsite. {{RouteSection|name=Day 3: Dickson - Campamento Los Perros|length=12 km|duration=4-5 hr}} The path climbs into dense lenga forest and becomes wilder and muddier. Rivers and boggy sections are crossed on wooden planks. Near camp a short detour leads to the viewpoint of Los Perros Glacier, spilling into a small lake. {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Campamento Los Perros|wikidata=Q136030520}} is basic and remote, with no refugio, making it the most rugged overnight stop. {{RouteSection|name=Day 4: Los Perros - Refugio Grey via John Gardner Pass|length=22 km|duration=8-10 hr}} The crux of the circuit: a long ascent on rocky and often snowy ground to {{Marker|type=see|name=John Gardner Pass|wikidata=Q136030993}} (1,200 m). The pass is frequently windy and cold, but the reward is a breathtaking view over the Southern Patagonian Icefield stretching to the horizon. The descent is steep through forest, with several spectacular suspension bridges above deep ravines. Strong knees are essential. Overnight at {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refugio Grey|wikidata=Q136029587}}, though some hikers break the stage at Campamento Paso. {{RouteSection|name=Day 5: Grey - Paine Grande|length=11 km|duration=3-4 hr}} A comparatively easy stage following the shoreline of Lago Grey. Constant glacier views, frequent sightings of icebergs, and open views back to Paine Grande. The route is popular with W-trekkers, so expect more crowds. Overnight at {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refugio Paine Grande|wikidata=Q136029583}}, the park’s largest lodge. {{RouteSection|name=Day 6: Paine Grande - Campamento Italiano|length=7.6 km|duration=2-3 hr}} Short and easy leg along Lago Pehoé, with the dark spires of the Cuernos towering above. Many walkers extend the day by hiking into the Valle Francés (adds 14-15 km, 6-8 hr). Campamento Italiano is free but basic and often full. {{RouteSection|name=Day 7: Campamento Italiano - Las Torres|length=16-18 km|duration=6-8 hr}} A long traverse beneath the Cuernos, following the north shore of Lago Nordenskjöld. The path is exposed and undulating, with striking views of banded rock formations. Accommodation choices include {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Refugio Los Cuernos|wikidata=Q136029622}}, {{Marker|type=sleep|name=Campamento Francés|wikidata=Q136030380}}, or pushing further to the Las Torres area for more services. {{RouteSection|name=Day 8: Las Torres - Mirador Torres|length=18 km|duration=7-9 hr}} The circuit concludes with the classic climb to Mirador Torres. A forested ascent leads to Campamento Chileno, then a steep rocky final push to the glacial lake at the base of the towers. Sunrise is especially famous if skies are clear. After the viewpoint, descend to the Las Torres area and take the shuttle to Laguna Amarga for park exit. ===Day trips=== Torres del Paine offers a number of rewarding short hikes and excursions that don’t require committing to a multiday trek. * Drop off at Administration, Mirador Condor, Salto Grande, Mirador Cuernos, Mirador del Nordenskjold. Catch the bus at Laguna Amarga. * Drop off at Laguna Amarga, shuttle to Hosteria Las Torres, hike to Campamento Torres and Mirador Torres and back (10 km). Shuttle to Laguna Amarga. * Drop off at Pudeto, by catamaran to Refugio Paine Grande, return by the same catamaran. * Sightseeing tour by boat on Lago Grey to the Grey glacier. == Stay safe == While the trails are well-marked, the legendary Patagonian winds can reach speeds that make balance difficult, especially on exposed ridges. Weather conditions shift rapidly, so maintaining a layer of waterproof gear is essential to prevent hypothermia. Always stick to the designated paths to protect the fragile ecosystem and avoid getting lost in the dense scrub or rocky scree. While the park's glacial streams are generally pure, it is safest to collect water upstream from campsites to ensure it remains potable. == Go next == After finishing your trek, most travelers return to the gateway town of [[Puerto Natales]] to recover with a warm meal and local craft beer. If you wish to continue exploring, you can catch a bus across the border to [[El Calafate]], Argentina, to witness the massive Perito Moreno Glacier. For those who haven't had enough hiking, the village of [[El Chalten]] offers world-class trails beneath the jagged peaks of Mount Fitz Roy, providing a perfect spiritual successor to the granite towers of Paine. {{usableitinerary}} {{PartOfItinerary|South America itineraries}} jp6ezjzl8nx2rva4aj0yp29e0asarqq 10 214146 5289217 5288424 2026-06-07T20:33:34Z Waysi32 2418585 Calling this detour instead. 5289217 wikitext text/x-wiki <div style="display: table; width: 100%; max-width: 22em; margin:2em 1em 1em 0; border: 1px solid #a2a9b1; background: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; padding:1em; box-sizing: border-box; break-inside: avoid; page-break-inside: avoid;">{{#if:{{{name|}}}|<div style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.6em; line-height: 1.2em;">{{{name}}}{{#ifeq:{{{role|}}}|alternative|&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: normal; color: #555;">(alternative)</span>}}{{#ifeq:{{{role|}}}|detour|&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: normal; color: #555;">(detour)</span>}}{{#ifeq:{{{role|}}}|approach|&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: normal; color: #555;">(approach)</span>}}</div>}}{{#if:{{{length|}}}|<span style="display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; margin-right: 0.6em;">[[File:Ionicons trail-sign-outline.svg|20px|middle|link=]]&nbsp;{{{length}}}</span>}}{{#if:{{{duration|}}}|<span style="display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; margin-right: 0.6em;">[[File:Ionicons timer-outline.svg|20px|middle|link=]]&nbsp;{{{duration}}}</span>}}{{#if:{{{ascent|}}}|<span style="display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; margin-right: 0.6em;">[[File:Ionicons trending-up.svg|20px|middle|link=]]&nbsp;{{{ascent}}}</span>}}{{#if:{{{descent|}}}|<span style="display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap;">[[File:Ionicons trending-down.svg|20px|middle|link=]]&nbsp;{{{descent}}}</span>}}</div><noinclude> * <code>name</code> — Name of the section. * <code>role</code> — Role of the section. 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Values (like length, duration, ascent) can be pulled from or linked to Wikidata, ensuring consistency and reducing duplication, which enables: * easy retrieval of verified route data * dynamic integration with [[Template:Mapshapes]] This template serves as a bridge between structured route metadata and visual representation on the wiki. == Usage == Basic syntax: <syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext"> {{RouteSection | name = Example Trail Section | length = 8 km | duration = 3 h | ascent = 500 m | wikidata = Q123456 }} </syntaxhighlight> The template invokes [[Module:RouteSection]] to display the formatted output. == Parameters == {| class="wikitable" ! Parameter !! Description !! 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Descent (cumulative elevation loss) can simply be calculated from the combination of start point, end point, and cumulative elevation gain. **Note: Although parameters like {{para|from}}, {{para|to}}, or {{para|via}} could be introduced later, currently the wikidata entry name is used. Since <nowiki>{{Mapframe}}</nowiki> displays this name by default, keeping it as-is ensures consistency. Furthermore, separate sections can also have distinct names, which would support the current approach. * Links from <nowiki>{{RouteSection}}</nowiki> to the relevant [[Template:Mapframe]] section. * GPX of the section. * Elevation charts. == See also == * [[Module:RouteSection]] – Lua module used by this template. * [[Template:Mapshapes]] – For visualizing routes with subsections. 0xegzwux4hf23psdowbakp7q52a7vxf 5289345 5289216 2026-06-08T08:13:29Z LPfi 79572 show the resulting layout 5289345 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Documentation subpage}} == Purpose == The <nowiki>{{RouteSection}}</nowiki> template provides a standardized way to display information about individual sections of a route, such as hiking trails, cycling paths, or other itineraries. Think of it as a special type of <nowiki>{{Marker}}</nowiki>, one that points to lines rather than points. === Why === 1. Using structured data in a structured way. Values (like length, duration, ascent) can be pulled from or linked to Wikidata, ensuring consistency and reducing duplication, which enables: * easy retrieval of verified route data * dynamic integration with [[Template:Mapshapes]] This template serves as a bridge between structured route metadata and visual representation on the wiki. == Usage == Basic syntax: <syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext"> {{RouteSection | name = Example Trail Section | length = 8 km | duration = 3 h | ascent = 500 m | wikidata = Q123456 }} </syntaxhighlight> which will show as {{RouteSection | name = Example Trail Section | length = 8 km | duration = 3 h | ascent = 500 m | wikidata = Q123456 }} The template invokes [[Module:RouteSection]] to display the formatted output. == Parameters == {| class="wikitable" ! Parameter !! Description !! 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Descent (cumulative elevation loss) can simply be calculated from the combination of start point, end point, and cumulative elevation gain. **Note: Although parameters like {{para|from}}, {{para|to}}, or {{para|via}} could be introduced later, currently the wikidata entry name is used. Since <nowiki>{{Mapframe}}</nowiki> displays this name by default, keeping it as-is ensures consistency. Furthermore, separate sections can also have distinct names, which would support the current approach. * Links from <nowiki>{{RouteSection}}</nowiki> to the relevant [[Template:Mapframe]] section. * GPX of the section. * Elevation charts. == See also == * [[Module:RouteSection]] – Lua module used by this template. * [[Template:Mapshapes]] – For visualizing routes with subsections. 7t6djt4jiej014ss05rtnz3r28ei3r6 5289346 5289345 2026-06-08T08:14:24Z LPfi 79572 5289346 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Documentation subpage}} == Purpose == The <nowiki>{{RouteSection}}</nowiki> template provides a standardized way to display information about individual sections of a route, such as hiking trails, cycling paths, or other itineraries. Think of it as a special type of <nowiki>{{Marker}}</nowiki>, one that points to lines rather than points. === Why === 1. Using structured data in a structured way. Values (like length, duration, ascent) can be pulled from or linked to Wikidata, ensuring consistency and reducing duplication, which enables: * easy retrieval of verified route data * dynamic integration with [[Template:Mapshapes]] This template serves as a bridge between structured route metadata and visual representation on the wiki. == Usage == Basic syntax: <syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext"> {{RouteSection | name = Example Trail Section | length = 8 km | duration = 3 h | ascent = 500 m | wikidata = Q123456 }} </syntaxhighlight> The template invokes [[Module:RouteSection]] to display the formatted output: {{RouteSection | name = Example Trail Section | length = 8 km | duration = 3 h | ascent = 500 m | wikidata = Q123456 }} == Parameters == {| class="wikitable" ! Parameter !! Description !! Example |- | <code>name</code> || Name of the trail section. || <code>Mountain Pass Trail</code> |- | <code>length</code> || Length of the section (with or without units). || <code>12 km</code> |- | <code>duration</code> || Average duration or time to complete the section. || <code>4 h</code> |- | <code>ascent</code> || Total elevation gain (positive ascent). || <code>450 m</code> |- | <code>wikidata</code> || Wikidata item ID for this section (enables data linkage and Mapframe usage). || <code>Q987654</code> |- | <code>convert</code> || Optional flag (e.g. <code>yes</code>) to convert or format numeric units automatically. || <code>yes</code> |} == TemplateData == <templatedata> { "description": "Displays a summary of a route section with details like name, length, and ascent.", "params": { "name": { "label": "Route name", "description": "Name or title of the route section.", "type": "string", "suggested": true }, "length": { "label": "Length", "description": "Total distance of the route section (e.g., in km or mi).", "type": "string", "suggested": true }, "duration": { "label": "Duration", "description": "Estimated time to complete the route section.", "type": "string", "suggested": true }, "ascent": { "label": "Ascent", "description": "Total elevation gain for the route section (e.g., in meters).", "type": "string", "suggested": true }, "role": { "label": "Role", "description": "Role of the route section. Accepts alternative, approach, detour, or main. Defaults to Main.", "type": "string", "default": "Main", "suggestedvalues": ["alternative", "approach", "detour", "main"] }, "wikidata": { "label": "Wikidata ID", "description": "Wikidata item ID associated with the route section (e.g., Q12345).", "type": "line", "suggested": true }, "convert": { "label": "Convert units", "description": "If set, adds a simple unit conversion.", "type": "boolean", "example": "on", "default": "off" } } } </templatedata> == Future additions == * Formatting improvements * Parameter suggestions: count. ** Note: Descent should not be a parameter. Only cumulative elevation gain (called ascent in the template) is novel information. Descent (cumulative elevation loss) can simply be calculated from the combination of start point, end point, and cumulative elevation gain. **Note: Although parameters like {{para|from}}, {{para|to}}, or {{para|via}} could be introduced later, currently the wikidata entry name is used. Since <nowiki>{{Mapframe}}</nowiki> displays this name by default, keeping it as-is ensures consistency. 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Where is reliably warm around that time of year, with natural beauty, good food, good people, maybe good history and culture too? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-77409-4|&#126;2026-77409-4]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-77409-4|talk]]) 17:06, 4 February 2026 (UTC) : Brazil. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:39, 4 February 2026 (UTC) ::I have been to Brazil in January 2024, and it was 38 degrees in Rio [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33166-58|&#126;2026-33166-58]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33166-58|talk]]) 19:11, 3 June 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:~2026-77409-4|~2026-77409-4]]: Thailand is also nice at that time of year, and it should be dry season then too. Argentina and southern Australia have beaches but Dec/Jan might be too hot (up to your taste, ofc), keeping in mind it's rainy season in the South Pacific. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:25, 4 February 2026 (UTC) :IDK about every year, but Southern California's beaches have been pretty warm this week! I went to [[Seal Beach]] on Groundhog Day! <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 03:12, 5 February 2026 (UTC) :Pick a dark orange area on the map: :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/samk/TXA_202601_samk.gif South America] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/asie/TXA_202601_asie.gif Asia] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/afri/TXA_202601_afri.gif Africa] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/namk/TXA_202601_namk.gif North America] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/euro/TXA_202601_euro.gif Europe] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/aupa/TXA_202601_aupa.gif Oceania] :(average high temperature in January) [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-14022-1|&#126;2026-14022-1]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-14022-1|talk]]) 18:18, 6 February 2026 (UTC) ::Mexico fits to the written preferences. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-14022-1|&#126;2026-14022-1]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-14022-1|talk]]) 18:26, 6 February 2026 (UTC) :Two other ideas: [[Southern Province (Sri Lanka)|Southern]] and [[Eastern Province (Sri Lanka)|Eastern]] Sri Lanka, and [[Northland]], New Zealand! My favourite beaches in these areas are Hiriketiya in Southern SL and Waipu in NZ. Southern and Eastern SL are unaffected by the monsoon at that time of year [[User:Sgroey|Sgroey]] ([[User talk:Sgroey|talk]]) 11:03, 20 February 2026 (UTC) :Australia and New Zealand [[User:Sandrabaray|Sandrabaray]] ([[User talk:Sandrabaray|talk]]) 15:27, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :Kerala [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-28147-15|&#126;2026-28147-15]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-28147-15|talk]]) 03:42, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :[[Sanya]] on China's Hainan Island is another possibility but can get crowded at that time of year. Nearby options are [[Lingshui]] and [[Wanning]]. Riyue Bay in Wanning is China's surfing capital. A new wave pool resort opened there last year. [[User:STW932|STW932]] ([[User talk:STW932|talk]]) 04:41, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Latest Advice == Dubai is not considered safe for travel right now. As of March 2026, Iran has launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks on UAE territory following a US-Israel strike. The US, UK, and Australia have all issued serious travel warnings. The US Embassy in Dubai is closed. Most governments advise against all but essential travel to the UAE at this time. Dubai has long been one of the [[Dubai|world’s most visited cities]]. Millions of tourists fly there each year for luxury hotels, desert safaris, and world-class shopping. But March 2026 brings a very different picture. [[User:TayyabWiki|TayyabWiki]] ([[User talk:TayyabWiki|talk]]) 10:50, 15 March 2026 (UTC) :As of 21st of April Dubai is considered safe for travel right now. [[User:Almajidy|Almajidy]] ([[User talk:Almajidy|talk]]) 08:55, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Almajidy|Almajidy]]: is it? [https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/united-arab-emirates Australia], [https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-arab-emirates Canada] and the [https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates UK] all have the highest travel ratings for the UAE, which includes Dubai. It's probs safe from Iranian airstrikes though tbh, but probs not at the level where we'd be advising travelling there. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:14, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :::Some people posting here define safe in terms of direct risk of harm or imprisonment… others (and these govt advisories place a lot of weight on this, too) mean something more like "undisrupted". I tend to go with the former way, and that seems like the only thing the asker is focusing on. That’s not been much of a problem. But disruption actually seems likely. Safe, maybe, and the Dubai gov was (not sure if it still is) paying for tourists to stay in their hotels whenever the airport was closed. But if you care a great deal about getting home on time, or are worried about some force majeure clause in some insurance plan, yeah, maybe it’s not for you. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 18:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Additionally, your UK warning does not have its warning at the highest level (do not travel). It’s a step below, saying people should go if they have a good enough reason. The UK ones are always the least sensationalist/hysterical. They’re actually well researched and have nuance. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 18:29, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Those warnings tend to err on the side of hysterical exaggeration because governments want to minimize the number of people they'll have to evacuate if the situation changes to some extreme, remote hypothetical that no serious analyst sees coming. If your definition of unsafe is that flights get cancelled and you're stuck there for some time before being able to leave, then sure, I guess it's unsafe. But most people would define safety issues as risk of physical harm or detention, neither of which has ever been even a remote possibility in Dubai since the Iran war started. Sure, they can blockade and ground planes, but firing some missles against a country that Iran doesn't even really care about hurting and that everyone knows will just get intercepted is performative and it's completely illogical to think there's a meaningful risk of physical harm coming from that. Sure, a couple people got hit by debris and died, but you're at a greater risk from a routine car crash or moderate storm. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 15:21, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::A realistic risk is that your insurance company doesn't pay for your additional expenses if you get stuck during a governmental travel warning. I cannot say much about the risk of the situation deteriorating, which could be a major problem for tourists regardless of any actual risk to life and limb. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::That’s a good risk to bring up. The question was about safety, not expense. But I kinda sorta tried to raise that by mentioning you could be stuck there (though physically safe) for quite some time, which sounded expensive to me. But you are absolutely right to make that more clear. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 18:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Insurance, of course, has force majeure clauses. But the obscenely wealthy Dubai gov started paying for tourists to stay in their hotels during airport closures when the war started. I need to research about whether they are doing this for new arrivals if that happens again, since the war is not a surprise anymore. But if the force majeure invalidates not just your travel, but your health insurance policy and you have a major medical bill, that could hurt financially. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 18:39, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I'll bet many of them were out money due to the cancellation of their air tickets, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:01, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Which may not be a safety issue in the strict sense, but if someone is coming as a tourist, they may not consider it a "safe" investment if cost volatility is a concern. Honestly we're guessing what safe means when we should just ask {{u|TayyabWiki}} what their bar is. TayyabWiki, are you okay calling it safe if you are not at risk of military harm? Or do you consider upredictiability, unforseen expenses, and airport closures to make it unsafe? I could see how you would mean the latter if you wanted to visit as a tourist; if you're trying to make an urgent visit to meet someone, you have a good reason and may not care about these logistical issues enough not to go. Airlines generally will offer a free rebooking if the flights are canceled, though one may find themselves stuck on a long waitlist. Pretty much, we're all saying the same things here about what's going on in Dubai, but reaching different personal recommendations on worthiness based on individual risk tolerance. Everyone here agrees missile strikes may resume, but are unlikley to cause significant death. However, we also agree that supply chain disruption, airport closures, insurance policy invalidation, and price rises of essentials are significiant risks. Some see those last three and don't care, others do. Depends on why you want to go and how much risk you like to travel with. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 04:39, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I think one consideration is whether risks are anticipated: if you get hit by a car, that would be seen as pure bad luck by most, and nobody would complain about our not warning about it (we don't have warning boxes even for crazy traffic) – but if bombs start falling, killing some dozen people out of a population of several million, people will be quite upset. Of course the latter is a tragedy, but risk-wise it is totally overwhelmed by the traffic deaths. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:11, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::None of us have enough information from this person to know what they consider safe or unsafe, it depends so much on risk tolerance and how critical the trip is. Just asking if it's safe isn't clear enough. I don't want to tell a casual tourist taking their first international vacation to go. I also don't want to tell someone going for a wedding, critical business meeting, or to visit a dying relative to not go, nor am I going to worry about a tourist who's been to 100+ countries and can handle a little unpredictability. I can answer specific questions based on the person's needs if those are actually explained. Lacking that, more of my own tolerance will come out in my answers. [[User:TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 07:28, 27 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{re|LPfi}} They did not respond to my ping above nor have they engaged with anything any of us have written. So we're basically just talking to each other about our personal risk tolerance, which isn't serving any real purpose. Should we just archive this thread? [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 19:22, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I mean this is a forum where we discuss this kind of stuff –&nbsp;I'd say it still has a purpose (and it is interesting to see how y'all perceive personal risk haha). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::It has a little bit of a different purpose than Wikipedia noticeboards that are trying to solve a problem, then. Yes, it is interesting to see that! Personally, I could probably count the number of places I wouldn't go on one hand, the news has just given people such an extremely exaggerated sense of how frequently bad things happen. People get shot in the U.S. all the time, and sure, we care, but do we feel unsafe every single day because of it? I don't think most people do. Yet we still see it as reasonable to warn Americans against going to places over the risk of getting shot when they will have actually just moved themselves to a place where it is less likely to happen to them than in their own nation. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 00:21, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::{{re|SHB2000}} I'd also point out that like the UK, the US, which probably has the most reason to fear for its citizens in the region, does not tell people not to go to Dubai, telling them only to consider whether it's worth it depending on how important your trip is: [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/united-arab-emirates-travel-advisory.html]. And the US advisories tend to be the extreme ones; they mention a risk of terrorism, which is essentially a fiction since it has never happened in Dubai. So, really, you just have Canada and Australia standing alone in telling people it's some kind of dystopian hellhole they should avoid at any cost. Come on people, we are talking about an ultra-rich, pro-Western, pro-tourist country with a stable government that happens to be ''near'' a war, not in one. This thread reads more like we're discussing an active war zone like Donbas, or an impoverished country with terrorism and unstable government, like Somalia. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 20:37, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I have been able to confirm that the govt reimbursement of expenses due to airport closures is not ongoing, but the airports are open, so this may very well come back if they close again. However, the airlines, including Emirates, have said people will always get full refunds and offered rebookings in the event of an airport closure, and can even request a refund for any reason even if the airport is open, up to 31 May. Emirates updated this statement just a few days ago: [https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/help/travel-updates/]. Personally, I'm too busy in my work life to risk being stuck there for a week or more because the airport is closed. But there is a difference betwen being inconvienenced and being unsafe. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 21:04, 28 April 2026 (UTC) == financial problem == how can someone explore the specific place, if no money !.. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 08:20, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :You can check our articles [[budget travel]] for general advice, and [[minimum budget travel]] for extreme cases. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:28, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::i said no money... [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 08:36, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :::That means you have to walk and just walk, like early humans. As Indian English author Nayantara Sehgal alludes, walking does not cost you money but your energy. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 09:43, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::::But you will need food, and [[wild camping]] may be prohibited or too dangerous. That is, you will need some way to earn money en route. See [[Working abroad#Temporary jobs]]. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:22, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::::i have walking energy & i dont need food .am i capable visit from one country to other ! [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 14:40, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :::::"am i capable visit from one country to other" :::::Not really - it is complicated, but many foreign countries expect you to have money, so that you won't cause troubles in their countries, as Pashley has said. And if you are living in island nations, walking energy is useless. [[User:Saimmx|Saimmx]] ([[User talk:Saimmx|talk]]) 14:49, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :As Sbb1413 said, [[minimum budget travel]] is the closest topic you can get of "if no money" on Wikivoyage. :If your "the specific place" mean "where can I go somewhere if I have no money", it depands on where are you from, and where do you want to go. If you are from [[New York City]], I guess it is not a problem to visit [[Brooklyn]], but it is a challenge if the place is [[Boston]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qiqDk44y9Q Oops]); And I will say it is impossibile if you want to visit [[Bangkok]] without money. :And as LPfi said, you need money when travelling, or even living. You may want to be a little more specific on "no money". [[User:Saimmx|Saimmx]] ([[User talk:Saimmx|talk]]) 18:58, 31 March 2026 (UTC) : Depending on where you are from & where you want to go, another problem may arise. Many countries have [[visa]] requirements that include having a ticket for a return flight and/or showing that you have enough funds for the trip. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:12, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::i born on this planet.why i can't go anywhere freely with my own risk,knowledge,skill and ability.why i need passport and visa,why i can't move genuinely acroos the globe ! [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 05:54, 2 April 2026 (UTC) :::Maybe you should ask this question to your government, not us. [[User:Saimmx|Saimmx]] ([[User talk:Saimmx|talk]]) 08:17, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't think even asking your government will help...it's just one of those things where society just works that way. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:11, 2 April 2026 (UTC) : Could you go somewhere interesting as a [[volunteer]] or with a [[Working_abroad#Working_holiday|working holiday]] visa? : One way to greatly reduce expenses (though never to zero) is to choose a low-income country as your destination; see [[Retiring abroad/Table]] for some possibilities. Note, however, that this almost always requires some income, preferably from outside the country: a pension, [[digital nomad]] work, or whatever. A local may be able to live by begging or with low-paid jobs, but a foreigner typically cannot. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:45, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::for me, ::MONEY is the supreme unpure object in this universe ! [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 06:00, 2 April 2026 (UTC) :::I mean it pretty much is? Money may technically be a human social construct, but (as much as I hate to say it) capitalism dominates much of the world, even in social democracies, socialist and communist countries. Without money, you genuinely cannot get physically far. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:58, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::::The notable philosophers Pink Floyd had something to say about it: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kcet4aPpQ Money (official video)]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:33, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::::: As did Adam Smith, see [[Kirkcaldy]]. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 14:17, 4 April 2026 (UTC) Late to this topic. Could be a fun article (no money travel) for next year's April fools entry. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 18:53, 9 April 2026 (UTC) : Coming here from a reel on Instagram where creator created reel showing screenshot of this thread publishing line one by one titled how they ragebaited elite wikipedia community and every second comment also clapping with them saying wiki admins are nothing but bunch of losers always reverting new edit.[[User:KEmel49|KEmel49]] ([[User talk:KEmel49|talk]]) 18:18, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::They sound both ignorant and stupid. This isn't Wikipedia, no-one was enraged by the question above, and no-one reverted it. Instead, we found it funny and had a light discussion, as you can see. And this is your first post here. Are you here to build a travel guide? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:34, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::lol yeah, if that was an attempt at ragebait...pretty piss poor attempt at doing so I won't lie. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] I understand that no one got angry and it was a productive discussion but i was searching for this on wikipedia. As i said earlier that in Instagram it was mentioned as Wikipedia, so i had to search many discussion forum in wikipedia until i stumbled up in this wiki. In this way i made my first edit.—[[User:KEmel49|KEmel49]] ([[User talk:KEmel49|talk]]) 03:22, 19 April 2026 (UTC) == Howick falls == falls from Umngeni river [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-23240-50|&#126;2026-23240-50]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-23240-50|talk]]) 14:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) : The falls are mentioned as a “Go next” for [[Pietermaritzburg]], but that's all, so as it stands WV doesn't help you. Howick town has other sights plus hotels etc, so it’s a good candidate for page-building if anyone has the time. Looks like 3 hours work, plus a similar input to bring P’burg up to the mark. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:58, 17 April 2026 (UTC) == Venezuela safety actually changing? == The U.S. State Department has removed its level four do-not-travel advisory for Venezuela, lowering it to level three on March 19 (consider carefully based on trip importance) [https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/venezuela.html]. They have removed any mention of arbitrary detention or government mistreatment, focusing only on crime and poor infrastructure such as in hosptials, due to poverty. Delcy Rodriguez has been very cooperative with the Trump admin and the U.S. embassy has reopened. Although she is already governing Venezuelans as a dictator, I think there is indeed no risk of her mistreating American tourists becuase she's so reliant on U.S. backing for now. However, the country is extremely impoverished, leading to a high crime rate and gang violence. That seems to be the remaining concern. I'm curious if people here agree with the U.S. that Delcy taking over has essentially made the government no longer a threat to tourists. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 20:51, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :Maybe would be nice to hear from {{ping|Lord Ravager}} or {{ping|Galahad}}? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:26, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::It reads true to me since it's level 3 and they acknowledge there's still crime risk, just not risk from Delcy. Though there is no question the advisories have gotten more political under Trump. Most glaringly, [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/el-salvador-travel-advisory.html El Salvador was lowered all the way to level 1] after the deal to send people to the {{w|Terrorism Confinement Center}}, which looks like a quid pro quo. Although level 1 is supposed to mean completely safe, the El Salvador advisory mentions that U.S. govt employees are banned from travelling outside at nighttime due to safety risks. How they can hold both those ideas in their head at the same time is beyond me and probably not worth devoting brain power to. While it is true that country is has become relatively safe compared to what it was, it strains credulity to say there is zero risk of crime Japan and to call it safer than Costa Rica (and every other Central American country), as well as Italy, the UK, France, and Spain, which is now the U.S. policy. El Salvador was the first sign to me that we may need to examine these advisories (whether they are too low or too high) more critically. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 19:55, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::The situation in the country is relatively stable, but despite the decisions of the President of the United States, I don't think it's completely safe to travel there (at least not with maximum caution, considering that checkpoints are still places where the police abuse their power, especially against foreigners). [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:39, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Pu Luong travel information and trekking routes == Hello everyone, I’m currently working on improving travel information about Pu Luong Nature Reserve in northern Vietnam. It’s a quiet alternative to Sapa with rice terraces, traditional villages, and great trekking routes. I would like to ask: - Should Pu Luong have its own full destination page on Wikivoyage? - What key sections should be prioritized for a new destination like this? - Any recommendations for structuring trekking routes clearly? I’d really appreciate any guidance from experienced contributors. Thank you! [[User:DanielTravel|DanielTravel]] ([[User talk:DanielTravel|talk]]) 08:57, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :* My initial take is that Pu Luong would make a reasonable standalone article. It looks to be geographically large, sufficiently defined, distinct from any other well-developed tourist destinations we have content for, and has enough to do to be difficult to describe as a simple collection of [[WV:Listings]]. :* Take a look at the [[WV:Rural area article template]] (perhaps for [[W:Pu Luong]] Commune) and [[WV:Park article template]] (perhaps for [[W:Pù Luông Nature Reserve]]). Decide which one fits this destination best, and go from there. (It's easy to switch later.) IMO the See and Do sections are the most important. :* I'd start with a simple Do Listing (bullet-point paragraph) for each route. If that feels insufficient, take a look at some hiking/trekking destinations that show up in [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Category:Guide_parks Guide-level parks] for inspiration, there's many reasonable ways to organize treks. :Take a look at [[WV:Welcome, business owners]] if that applies to you, anything that sounds overly promotional will get reverted. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:59, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks for creating [[Pu Luong]]. I have assumed that this is a Rural Area, and made some small formatting changes. Please continue and expand the article - details of the locations of the sights in See would be good. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:08, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Santa Fe, New Mexico == I am looking forward to visit [[Santa Fe (New Mexico)|Santa Fe]], in [[New Mexico]]. It is one of the United States' oldest state capitals in the country. Here are the few questions to consider that: [[File:Museum of international folk art display.jpg|thumb|300px|Miniatures at the Museum of International Folk Art]] * Why is Santa Fe so unique in New Mexico, compared to other capital cities in United States of America? * Where could I learn more about the Indigenous cultures of the Southwest, aside from the textbooks? Perhaps, the musuem? * Why is New Mexican cuisine, considered to be a Herculean task, outside of New Mexico, although this capital, offers one of the most touristic dishes in this state? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 07:26, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :Were you assigned an essay about New Mexico? I have no idea what your last question is supposed to mean. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] I am referring to the [[New Mexico#Eat|New_Mexico#Eat]]. On the last paragraph. I am not assigned an essay about New Mexico. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:35, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :::OK, you might want to reread that: :::"for those visitors that fall in love with the cuisine, finding it outside of New Mexico is a Herculean task, since most searches for 'New Mexican restaurants' will end up resulting in recently-opened Mexican restaurants" :::Do you understand? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:36, 1 May 2026 (UTC) : I only visited Santa Fe once, some years back & not for long. Fascinating place; I envy you your visit. : You might find some useful background info at [[Indigenous cultures of North America]]. A book I enjoyed was [https://jennetconant.com/109-east-palace/ 109 East Palace: Robert Oppenheimer and the Secret City of Los Alamos]; it is named for the Manhattan Project's Santa Fe office. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 00:30, 2 May 2026 (UTC) :: Santa Fe is an excellent destination; and take in nearby [[Albuquerque]] if time allows. Their museums and galleries are a good starting point for understanding First Nations and settler culture in the region. Formerly there were Indian villages you could visit, but they were devasted by covid and even now may not have re-opened. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:27, 3 May 2026 (UTC) == Jobs in Autria == i need a job in Austria [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26981-08|&#126;2026-26981-08]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26981-08|talk]]) 08:10, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide; we can't find jobs for you, but I wish you the best of luck! [[Austria#Work]] is all this site has on the topic. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:53, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have [[Working abroad]], the advice of which may partly be relevant for Austria and your situation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:13, 4 May 2026 (UTC) == Samos island == What to see and do on Samos this May? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-27831-34|&#126;2026-27831-34]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-27831-34|talk]]) 12:59, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:~2026-27831-34|~2026-27831-34]]: [[Samos#See]] will have a proper list of things to see and do. Enjoy your time there! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:07, 8 May 2026 (UTC) == Avril Lavigne's hotel == Hello everyone. Does anyone know at which hotel was this photo taken https://www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-photo/canadian-singer-avril-lavigne-poses-for-a-photo-at-her-news-photo/83163530? I already know it's in France. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-27963-24|&#126;2026-27963-24]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-27963-24|talk]]) 23:37, 8 May 2026 (UTC) == First Time in Gembu, Nigeria, near the border with Cameroon. == I have visited Gembu, one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Nigeria, known for its cool weather and scenic landscapes. I plan to expand its Wikivoyage page to make it more informative and attractive to visitors. https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Gembu+nigeria&title=Special%3AMediaSearch&type=image<nowiki></nowiki> [[User:Mr. Snatch|Mr. Snatch]] ([[User talk:Mr. Snatch|talk]]) 01:11, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Does anyone know where I can get good information on South Sentinel Island? == I am currently very interested in South Sentinel Island, and I want to find more information on it. Any recommendations? [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 16:28, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :Wikipedia has some info: [[:w:South Sentinel Island]], but you should probably try to find scientific publications on it, –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:22, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::South Sentinel Island is mentioned in our article on [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]], but there is almost nothing in the article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:19, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::There is no info on it here any more. The info was not useful and possibly unreliable – it was added by a user who got blocked as not here to build a travel guide. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:29, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Oh really? Unfortunate... [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 14:49, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::who was the user may I ask? [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 14:49, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::It doesn't matter. You can check the article history if you really want to know, but I have a feeling that you may know it already. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:12, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :::I saw the Wikivoyage article... kinda wish we could get more information but it makes sense why there's not much [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 12:54, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::Thank you :-D [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 12:54, 13 May 2026 (UTC) == Chiclayo, Peru == I’m trying to find out the exact time of year is the off season for Chiclayo, Peru. Can someone please tell me when this is? Thank you [[User:ADY 88845|ADY 88845]] ([[User talk:ADY 88845|talk]]) 01:02, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:ADY 88845|ADY 88845]]: can't say for Chiclayo specifically, but the off-season for Peru is usually during the summer (November–April). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) == I meant to say North Sentinal Island == My bad, I forget the names of things sometimes. I mean to say: where can I find the information about North Sentinal Island, not south.... :-( [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 18:49, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :See [[Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands#Stay_safe]] - it is '''illegal''' to visit North Sentinel Island. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:09, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::I know that I just like to research illegal countries [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 14:40, 14 May 2026 (UTC) :::Our policy is [[Wikivoyage:Illegal activities policy|not to give advice]] on illegal activities. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:50, 15 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Oh I didn't know that... all I want to know is information and facts about the island But that's okay! [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 15:16, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :::::If you want information on North Sentinel Island, it would be best to look at Wikipedia. Going to a travel guide for information about a place to which you cannot travel is a fruitless endeavor. [[User:Nameless7357|Nameless7357]] ([[User talk:Nameless7357|talk]]) 18:50, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == FYI: The 27 Most Beautiful Places in the World == {{swept}} https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/the-most-beautiful-places-in-the-world —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:29, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :Interesting list, thanks. It's a little funny that they call the aurora borealis an "astrological light show", though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:02, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::It should be "astronomical", as the confusion between astronomy (a branch of science) and astrology (a branch of pseudoscience) is still common, not only in English but also in most cultures. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:15, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :Read this article, looks fascinating to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 05:18, 4 April 2026 (UTC) Hello, good day. Thank you, Rah.What should I do if I am traveling and whenever it says I am traveling, I have to bring my travel documents? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-29968-26|&#126;2026-29968-26]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-29968-26|talk]]) 02:01, 19 May 2026 (UTC) == Jodhpur == Please Jodhpur [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-30053-62|&#126;2026-30053-62]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-30053-62|talk]]) 05:38, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :From New Delhi, take a Vande Bharat Express train if you have the budget. Otherwise, choose any express train from there. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:18, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :Hi! :If you're planning a trip to [[Jodhpur]], Mehrangarh Fort is the must‑see highlight, the Blue City lanes are best explored early morning, and the weather is most comfortable from October to March. Auto‑rickshaws are the easiest way to get around, and staying hydrated is important because the climate is very dry. Enjoy your travels and feel free to ask if you need more tips. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:06, 19 May 2026 (UTC) == Planning a Gilgit trip soon, looking for updated hotel recommendations == Recently planning a trip to northern Pakistan again and trying to shortlist some good stays in Gilgit before heading toward Hunza. A few older threads and blogs seem outdated now, so I wanted fresh opinions from people who have visited recently. I stayed with [https://gracehospitality.pk/ramada-resort-gilgit-baltistan/ Grace Hospitality] during my last trip and honestly had a smooth experience, especially compared to a couple of random bookings I made before that. What are currently considered the top Gilgit Pakistan hotels for families or small groups? Curious if people are prioritizing views, location, food, or overall comfort these days. [[User:Mohsin879|Mohsin879]] ([[User talk:Mohsin879|talk]]) 09:32, 25 May 2026 (UTC) :There are several places listed in [[Gilgit#Sleep]], but these may not have been updated recently. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:45, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::This is exactly where Wikivoyage can help independent travellers to help each other. Google Map indicates a few dozen hotels thereabouts, and sifting through them will absorb an hour or so. But if your resulting short-list can be posted on the Gilgit page, the next traveller starts from a better place, and so it goes on. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:02, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Recommended number of days in Prague for a first visit == Hi, everyone! A friend, my girlfriend and I will be traveling to Prague in August. Our friend can stay 4 nights, but we can stay longer. Would a week be good? 5 days? I get the impression that a lot of the best things to see and do involve walking a lot, but I'm also seeing that there are interesting museums and places of worship to visit. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:50, 25 May 2026 (UTC) :Prague is an excellent destination so it all depends on your appetite for museums, galleries and architecture. Visitors from west Europe have a short travel time so for a first visit 4 nights / 3 days is about right. You can spend much longer, but at some point the baroque churches will blur before your eyes. Intercontinental visitors might want a week to make the trip worthwhile, but could split the days with another stand-out city such as Vienna, or for a complete change of scenery head for the mountains and national parks. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 09:07, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks. I'll be taking the train from Berlin and back, so no intercontinental visiting for me. I don't think I would tire of beautiful Baroque churches too quickly. To give you some idea of my attitudes, I've spent I think a total of a month cumulatively in Florence and more than that in Paris over the years, and there are plenty more things I want to see in those cities. I love beautiful architecture and art, and my girlfriend and I are also musicians and like to hear good performances. I've spent more time than that in Siena, but mostly as a student, which is different because I was living there, albeit temporarily. While I was there for 35 days in 1991, I visited every church in town that had work by the Lorenzetti brothers and then some, in addition to all the major sights. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]: Not that I've been to Czechia, but how willing are you to do daytrips from Praha? I'd spend around half a day at [[Kutna Hora]] for the Sedlec Ossuary and the St Barbara Church. It's about an hour from Praha hlavni nadrazi (main station) using CD so easily doable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:04, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::We could definitely consider day trips, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:10, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I have been to the Czech Republic several times, but mainly in the 1990s and 2000s. You could easily spend a couple of weeks in the country, but I would suggest only spending about 4 nights in Prague (unless you can stay with friends or other cheap accommodation). Central Prague is very busy and you may find the number of other visitors overwhelming. You could spend 3 nights in [[Brno]], which has a castle, several museums and other interesting buildings. [[Pilsen]] is worth 2 nights to see its cathedral, museums and the home of lager. [[Český Krumlov]] is a World Heritage site town which is worth visiting, but draws the crowds. Also consider a spa town like [[Karlovy Vary]] where you can sample the water and go for country walks, the beautiful churches in [[Olomouc]], the renaissance town of [[Telč]] or the Ossuary in [[Kutná Hora]]. You will probably find sleeping and eating in most of theses places is half the price of Prague. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 23:12, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Thanks very much. By the way, speaking of eating: I heard from a friend who was in Prague a long time ago that it was almost impossible to get into restaurants there without reservations way in advance. Does anyone know if they have casual eateries like Döner/shawarma houses? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:03, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Another question a traveling partner had was whether it could be dangerous to carry her passport around, so that she could get free transit as a senior in Prague. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:36, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::I would say exercise any caution that you'd typically do in any tourist-heavy area plagued with pickpockets like [[Brussels]], [[London]] or [[Paris]]: that is, carry your passport, but keep it in one of those special passport wallets that go around your neck. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:16, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::Yes, usual caution suffices, but Prague is not somewhere you need to carry your passport, stow it in the hotel safe with other high-value stuff. If there's anywhere you especially fancy eating then do book (especially in August), but there are plenty of casual eateries. Eat early to beat the crowd. :::::::The day-trips listed in Go Next are comprehensive, that section would benefit from the rule of 7+2. [[Olomouc]] is my pick, the downside is it may suffer by comparison with Prague, whereas if you'd day-tripped there from Ostrava you'd be delighted. Beethoven and the Viennese belle-monde decamped there to escape Napoleon's invasion, whereupon the Olomouc WV page received its last systematic overhaul. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 20:16, 30 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::According to [[Prague#By_public_transport]] a passport or EU ID card is required for over 65s to get free travel. I would suggest carrying a paper copy of the passport, with the original in a wallet or money belt under clothing. A visible passport wallet says "I'm a tourist". Alternatively, buy a one month card for 130 Kč if you are over 60 which should mean only showing a passport once. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:50, 30 May 2026 (UTC) == FYI: I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America == {{swept}} https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/best-free-restaurant-bread-america/686582/ —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 19:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) == 3 Days in Varanasi: A Complete Travel Itinerary == Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a major spiritual destination in India. Located on the banks of the River Ganges in Varanasi, the city attracts millions of pilgrims and travelers every year. A three-day visit provides enough time to experience the city's most significant attractions. On the first day, visitors can attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and explore the surrounding ghats. The second day can begin with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, followed by a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the narrow lanes of the old city. The third day is ideal for exploring Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon. Travelers can also enjoy local street food, traditional silk weaving centers, and cultural performances that reflect the rich heritage of Banaras. The city offers a unique blend of spirituality, history, architecture, and daily life along the sacred riverfront. [[User:Rishu00100|Rishu00100]] ([[User talk:Rishu00100|talk]]) 06:15, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == Malls with Grocery stores or Libraries == Hello there, I am a huge fan of shopping malls. Can you please think of the malls in the USA or other parts of the world, that has a grocery store, a library, or even a public transit? Does these malls have at least one bookstore? There are the largest malls in USA, such as Mall of America, American Dream, and The Aventura, with one grocery store. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 21:02, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :It's pretty common in Mexico. I can think of several shopping malls in Monterrey that have either a Soriana or H-E-B store in them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 23:52, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : Two that have more-or-less everything are [[Pasay#Malls|Mall of Asia]] in Pasay (Metro Manila) & [[Edmonton/West_End#Buy|West Edmonton Mall]], largest on Earth in the 1980s, since surpassed by many. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 01:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: See also [[w:Shopping_mall#World's_largest_malls]]. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 01:20, 6 June 2026 (UTC) ::More or less in Sydney, those types of malls are the default. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:36, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :All shopping malls in [[Kolkata]] have at least a bus stop, with only City Centre Salt Lake having a metro stop (Green Line). However, only a few of them sell grocery and/or books, as Kolkatans often flock to New Market (Esplanade), Gariahat (South Kolkata) or their local markets for grocery, and there are many libraries in the city, along with the famous College Street (North Kolkata) book market. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 03:51, 6 June 2026 (UTC) == Cotswold England == Useful tips for backpacking/travel here. [[User:TinaMMauer|TinaMMauer]] ([[User talk:TinaMMauer|talk]]) 04:05, 6 June 2026 (UTC) == FYI: Guide.world collection of travel guides == {{swept}} https://guide.world/ —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 19:31, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :Odd that it mentions Wikipedia but not Wikivoyage… [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 20:48, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::It links to guides by one author 21 times, and another gets 7 links. I wouldn't regard it as a neutral list, and it may deliberately avoid listing worldwide guides - the major commercial guides also don't get a mention. 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Where is reliably warm around that time of year, with natural beauty, good food, good people, maybe good history and culture too? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-77409-4|&#126;2026-77409-4]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-77409-4|talk]]) 17:06, 4 February 2026 (UTC) : Brazil. [[User:Ibaman|Ibaman]] ([[User talk:Ibaman|talk]]) 17:39, 4 February 2026 (UTC) ::I have been to Brazil in January 2024, and it was 38 degrees in Rio [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33166-58|&#126;2026-33166-58]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33166-58|talk]]) 19:11, 3 June 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:~2026-77409-4|~2026-77409-4]]: Thailand is also nice at that time of year, and it should be dry season then too. Argentina and southern Australia have beaches but Dec/Jan might be too hot (up to your taste, ofc), keeping in mind it's rainy season in the South Pacific. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:25, 4 February 2026 (UTC) :IDK about every year, but Southern California's beaches have been pretty warm this week! I went to [[Seal Beach]] on Groundhog Day! <b style="font-family:Verdana">[[User:Purplebackpack89#top|<b style="color:#3A003A">Pur</b><b style="color:#800080">ple</b>]][[User talk:Purplebackpack89|<b style="color:#991C99">back</b><b style="color:#CC33CC">pack</b><b style="color:gold">89</b>]]</b> 03:12, 5 February 2026 (UTC) :Pick a dark orange area on the map: :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/samk/TXA_202601_samk.gif South America] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/asie/TXA_202601_asie.gif Asia] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/afri/TXA_202601_afri.gif Africa] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/namk/TXA_202601_namk.gif North America] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/euro/TXA_202601_euro.gif Europe] :- [https://www.wetteronline.de/?pid=p_rueckblick_colormap&ireq=true&src=rueckblick/vermarktung/wom/de/p_rueckblick_colormap/2026/01/TXA/aupa/TXA_202601_aupa.gif Oceania] :(average high temperature in January) [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-14022-1|&#126;2026-14022-1]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-14022-1|talk]]) 18:18, 6 February 2026 (UTC) ::Mexico fits to the written preferences. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-14022-1|&#126;2026-14022-1]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-14022-1|talk]]) 18:26, 6 February 2026 (UTC) :Two other ideas: [[Southern Province (Sri Lanka)|Southern]] and [[Eastern Province (Sri Lanka)|Eastern]] Sri Lanka, and [[Northland]], New Zealand! My favourite beaches in these areas are Hiriketiya in Southern SL and Waipu in NZ. Southern and Eastern SL are unaffected by the monsoon at that time of year [[User:Sgroey|Sgroey]] ([[User talk:Sgroey|talk]]) 11:03, 20 February 2026 (UTC) :Australia and New Zealand [[User:Sandrabaray|Sandrabaray]] ([[User talk:Sandrabaray|talk]]) 15:27, 9 April 2026 (UTC) :Kerala [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-28147-15|&#126;2026-28147-15]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-28147-15|talk]]) 03:42, 9 May 2026 (UTC) :[[Sanya]] on China's Hainan Island is another possibility but can get crowded at that time of year. Nearby options are [[Lingshui]] and [[Wanning]]. Riyue Bay in Wanning is China's surfing capital. A new wave pool resort opened there last year. [[User:STW932|STW932]] ([[User talk:STW932|talk]]) 04:41, 9 May 2026 (UTC) == Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Latest Advice == Dubai is not considered safe for travel right now. As of March 2026, Iran has launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks on UAE territory following a US-Israel strike. The US, UK, and Australia have all issued serious travel warnings. The US Embassy in Dubai is closed. Most governments advise against all but essential travel to the UAE at this time. Dubai has long been one of the [[Dubai|world’s most visited cities]]. Millions of tourists fly there each year for luxury hotels, desert safaris, and world-class shopping. But March 2026 brings a very different picture. [[User:TayyabWiki|TayyabWiki]] ([[User talk:TayyabWiki|talk]]) 10:50, 15 March 2026 (UTC) :As of 21st of April Dubai is considered safe for travel right now. [[User:Almajidy|Almajidy]] ([[User talk:Almajidy|talk]]) 08:55, 21 April 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Almajidy|Almajidy]]: is it? [https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/united-arab-emirates Australia], [https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-arab-emirates Canada] and the [https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates UK] all have the highest travel ratings for the UAE, which includes Dubai. It's probs safe from Iranian airstrikes though tbh, but probs not at the level where we'd be advising travelling there. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:14, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :::Some people posting here define safe in terms of direct risk of harm or imprisonment… others (and these govt advisories place a lot of weight on this, too) mean something more like "undisrupted". I tend to go with the former way, and that seems like the only thing the asker is focusing on. That’s not been much of a problem. But disruption actually seems likely. Safe, maybe, and the Dubai gov was (not sure if it still is) paying for tourists to stay in their hotels whenever the airport was closed. But if you care a great deal about getting home on time, or are worried about some force majeure clause in some insurance plan, yeah, maybe it’s not for you. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 18:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Additionally, your UK warning does not have its warning at the highest level (do not travel). It’s a step below, saying people should go if they have a good enough reason. The UK ones are always the least sensationalist/hysterical. They’re actually well researched and have nuance. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 18:29, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :Those warnings tend to err on the side of hysterical exaggeration because governments want to minimize the number of people they'll have to evacuate if the situation changes to some extreme, remote hypothetical that no serious analyst sees coming. If your definition of unsafe is that flights get cancelled and you're stuck there for some time before being able to leave, then sure, I guess it's unsafe. But most people would define safety issues as risk of physical harm or detention, neither of which has ever been even a remote possibility in Dubai since the Iran war started. Sure, they can blockade and ground planes, but firing some missles against a country that Iran doesn't even really care about hurting and that everyone knows will just get intercepted is performative and it's completely illogical to think there's a meaningful risk of physical harm coming from that. Sure, a couple people got hit by debris and died, but you're at a greater risk from a routine car crash or moderate storm. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 15:21, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::A realistic risk is that your insurance company doesn't pay for your additional expenses if you get stuck during a governmental travel warning. I cannot say much about the risk of the situation deteriorating, which could be a major problem for tourists regardless of any actual risk to life and limb. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:24, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::That’s a good risk to bring up. The question was about safety, not expense. But I kinda sorta tried to raise that by mentioning you could be stuck there (though physically safe) for quite some time, which sounded expensive to me. But you are absolutely right to make that more clear. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 18:08, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::Insurance, of course, has force majeure clauses. But the obscenely wealthy Dubai gov started paying for tourists to stay in their hotels during airport closures when the war started. I need to research about whether they are doing this for new arrivals if that happens again, since the war is not a surprise anymore. But if the force majeure invalidates not just your travel, but your health insurance policy and you have a major medical bill, that could hurt financially. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 18:39, 25 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I'll bet many of them were out money due to the cancellation of their air tickets, though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:01, 25 April 2026 (UTC) :::::Which may not be a safety issue in the strict sense, but if someone is coming as a tourist, they may not consider it a "safe" investment if cost volatility is a concern. Honestly we're guessing what safe means when we should just ask {{u|TayyabWiki}} what their bar is. TayyabWiki, are you okay calling it safe if you are not at risk of military harm? Or do you consider upredictiability, unforseen expenses, and airport closures to make it unsafe? I could see how you would mean the latter if you wanted to visit as a tourist; if you're trying to make an urgent visit to meet someone, you have a good reason and may not care about these logistical issues enough not to go. Airlines generally will offer a free rebooking if the flights are canceled, though one may find themselves stuck on a long waitlist. Pretty much, we're all saying the same things here about what's going on in Dubai, but reaching different personal recommendations on worthiness based on individual risk tolerance. Everyone here agrees missile strikes may resume, but are unlikley to cause significant death. However, we also agree that supply chain disruption, airport closures, insurance policy invalidation, and price rises of essentials are significiant risks. Some see those last three and don't care, others do. Depends on why you want to go and how much risk you like to travel with. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 04:39, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::I think one consideration is whether risks are anticipated: if you get hit by a car, that would be seen as pure bad luck by most, and nobody would complain about our not warning about it (we don't have warning boxes even for crazy traffic) – but if bombs start falling, killing some dozen people out of a population of several million, people will be quite upset. Of course the latter is a tragedy, but risk-wise it is totally overwhelmed by the traffic deaths. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:11, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::None of us have enough information from this person to know what they consider safe or unsafe, it depends so much on risk tolerance and how critical the trip is. Just asking if it's safe isn't clear enough. I don't want to tell a casual tourist taking their first international vacation to go. I also don't want to tell someone going for a wedding, critical business meeting, or to visit a dying relative to not go, nor am I going to worry about a tourist who's been to 100+ countries and can handle a little unpredictability. I can answer specific questions based on the person's needs if those are actually explained. Lacking that, more of my own tolerance will come out in my answers. [[User:TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 07:28, 27 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::{{re|LPfi}} They did not respond to my ping above nor have they engaged with anything any of us have written. So we're basically just talking to each other about our personal risk tolerance, which isn't serving any real purpose. Should we just archive this thread? [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 19:22, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::::I mean this is a forum where we discuss this kind of stuff –&nbsp;I'd say it still has a purpose (and it is interesting to see how y'all perceive personal risk haha). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:17, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::It has a little bit of a different purpose than Wikipedia noticeboards that are trying to solve a problem, then. Yes, it is interesting to see that! Personally, I could probably count the number of places I wouldn't go on one hand, the news has just given people such an extremely exaggerated sense of how frequently bad things happen. People get shot in the U.S. all the time, and sure, we care, but do we feel unsafe every single day because of it? I don't think most people do. Yet we still see it as reasonable to warn Americans against going to places over the risk of getting shot when they will have actually just moved themselves to a place where it is less likely to happen to them than in their own nation. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 00:21, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::{{re|SHB2000}} I'd also point out that like the UK, the US, which probably has the most reason to fear for its citizens in the region, does not tell people not to go to Dubai, telling them only to consider whether it's worth it depending on how important your trip is: [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/united-arab-emirates-travel-advisory.html]. And the US advisories tend to be the extreme ones; they mention a risk of terrorism, which is essentially a fiction since it has never happened in Dubai. So, really, you just have Canada and Australia standing alone in telling people it's some kind of dystopian hellhole they should avoid at any cost. Come on people, we are talking about an ultra-rich, pro-Western, pro-tourist country with a stable government that happens to be ''near'' a war, not in one. This thread reads more like we're discussing an active war zone like Donbas, or an impoverished country with terrorism and unstable government, like Somalia. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 20:37, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I have been able to confirm that the govt reimbursement of expenses due to airport closures is not ongoing, but the airports are open, so this may very well come back if they close again. However, the airlines, including Emirates, have said people will always get full refunds and offered rebookings in the event of an airport closure, and can even request a refund for any reason even if the airport is open, up to 31 May. Emirates updated this statement just a few days ago: [https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/help/travel-updates/]. Personally, I'm too busy in my work life to risk being stuck there for a week or more because the airport is closed. But there is a difference betwen being inconvienenced and being unsafe. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 21:04, 28 April 2026 (UTC) == financial problem == how can someone explore the specific place, if no money !.. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 08:20, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :You can check our articles [[budget travel]] for general advice, and [[minimum budget travel]] for extreme cases. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 08:28, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::i said no money... [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 08:36, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :::That means you have to walk and just walk, like early humans. As Indian English author Nayantara Sehgal alludes, walking does not cost you money but your energy. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 09:43, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::::But you will need food, and [[wild camping]] may be prohibited or too dangerous. That is, you will need some way to earn money en route. See [[Working abroad#Temporary jobs]]. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 10:22, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::::i have walking energy & i dont need food .am i capable visit from one country to other ! [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 14:40, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :::::"am i capable visit from one country to other" :::::Not really - it is complicated, but many foreign countries expect you to have money, so that you won't cause troubles in their countries, as Pashley has said. And if you are living in island nations, walking energy is useless. [[User:Saimmx|Saimmx]] ([[User talk:Saimmx|talk]]) 14:49, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :As Sbb1413 said, [[minimum budget travel]] is the closest topic you can get of "if no money" on Wikivoyage. :If your "the specific place" mean "where can I go somewhere if I have no money", it depands on where are you from, and where do you want to go. If you are from [[New York City]], I guess it is not a problem to visit [[Brooklyn]], but it is a challenge if the place is [[Boston]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qiqDk44y9Q Oops]); And I will say it is impossibile if you want to visit [[Bangkok]] without money. :And as LPfi said, you need money when travelling, or even living. You may want to be a little more specific on "no money". [[User:Saimmx|Saimmx]] ([[User talk:Saimmx|talk]]) 18:58, 31 March 2026 (UTC) : Depending on where you are from & where you want to go, another problem may arise. Many countries have [[visa]] requirements that include having a ticket for a return flight and/or showing that you have enough funds for the trip. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:12, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::i born on this planet.why i can't go anywhere freely with my own risk,knowledge,skill and ability.why i need passport and visa,why i can't move genuinely acroos the globe ! [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 05:54, 2 April 2026 (UTC) :::Maybe you should ask this question to your government, not us. [[User:Saimmx|Saimmx]] ([[User talk:Saimmx|talk]]) 08:17, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::::I don't think even asking your government will help...it's just one of those things where society just works that way. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:11, 2 April 2026 (UTC) : Could you go somewhere interesting as a [[volunteer]] or with a [[Working_abroad#Working_holiday|working holiday]] visa? : One way to greatly reduce expenses (though never to zero) is to choose a low-income country as your destination; see [[Retiring abroad/Table]] for some possibilities. Note, however, that this almost always requires some income, preferably from outside the country: a pension, [[digital nomad]] work, or whatever. A local may be able to live by begging or with low-paid jobs, but a foreigner typically cannot. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 19:45, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::for me, ::MONEY is the supreme unpure object in this universe ! [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-19863-47|&#126;2026-19863-47]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-19863-47|talk]]) 06:00, 2 April 2026 (UTC) :::I mean it pretty much is? Money may technically be a human social construct, but (as much as I hate to say it) capitalism dominates much of the world, even in social democracies, socialist and communist countries. Without money, you genuinely cannot get physically far. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 07:58, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::::The notable philosophers Pink Floyd had something to say about it: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kcet4aPpQ Money (official video)]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:33, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::::: As did Adam Smith, see [[Kirkcaldy]]. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 14:17, 4 April 2026 (UTC) Late to this topic. Could be a fun article (no money travel) for next year's April fools entry. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 18:53, 9 April 2026 (UTC) : Coming here from a reel on Instagram where creator created reel showing screenshot of this thread publishing line one by one titled how they ragebaited elite wikipedia community and every second comment also clapping with them saying wiki admins are nothing but bunch of losers always reverting new edit.[[User:KEmel49|KEmel49]] ([[User talk:KEmel49|talk]]) 18:18, 18 April 2026 (UTC) ::They sound both ignorant and stupid. This isn't Wikipedia, no-one was enraged by the question above, and no-one reverted it. Instead, we found it funny and had a light discussion, as you can see. And this is your first post here. Are you here to build a travel guide? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 21:34, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::lol yeah, if that was an attempt at ragebait...pretty piss poor attempt at doing so I won't lie. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:47, 18 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] I understand that no one got angry and it was a productive discussion but i was searching for this on wikipedia. As i said earlier that in Instagram it was mentioned as Wikipedia, so i had to search many discussion forum in wikipedia until i stumbled up in this wiki. In this way i made my first edit.—[[User:KEmel49|KEmel49]] ([[User talk:KEmel49|talk]]) 03:22, 19 April 2026 (UTC) == Howick falls == falls from Umngeni river [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-23240-50|&#126;2026-23240-50]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-23240-50|talk]]) 14:58, 15 April 2026 (UTC) : The falls are mentioned as a “Go next” for [[Pietermaritzburg]], but that's all, so as it stands WV doesn't help you. Howick town has other sights plus hotels etc, so it’s a good candidate for page-building if anyone has the time. Looks like 3 hours work, plus a similar input to bring P’burg up to the mark. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 11:58, 17 April 2026 (UTC) == Venezuela safety actually changing? == The U.S. State Department has removed its level four do-not-travel advisory for Venezuela, lowering it to level three on March 19 (consider carefully based on trip importance) [https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/venezuela.html]. They have removed any mention of arbitrary detention or government mistreatment, focusing only on crime and poor infrastructure such as in hosptials, due to poverty. Delcy Rodriguez has been very cooperative with the Trump admin and the U.S. embassy has reopened. Although she is already governing Venezuelans as a dictator, I think there is indeed no risk of her mistreating American tourists becuase she's so reliant on U.S. backing for now. However, the country is extremely impoverished, leading to a high crime rate and gang violence. That seems to be the remaining concern. I'm curious if people here agree with the U.S. that Delcy taking over has essentially made the government no longer a threat to tourists. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 20:51, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :Maybe would be nice to hear from {{ping|Lord Ravager}} or {{ping|Galahad}}? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:26, 28 April 2026 (UTC) ::It reads true to me since it's level 3 and they acknowledge there's still crime risk, just not risk from Delcy. Though there is no question the advisories have gotten more political under Trump. Most glaringly, [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/el-salvador-travel-advisory.html El Salvador was lowered all the way to level 1] after the deal to send people to the {{w|Terrorism Confinement Center}}, which looks like a quid pro quo. Although level 1 is supposed to mean completely safe, the El Salvador advisory mentions that U.S. govt employees are banned from travelling outside at nighttime due to safety risks. How they can hold both those ideas in their head at the same time is beyond me and probably not worth devoting brain power to. While it is true that country is has become relatively safe compared to what it was, it strains credulity to say there is zero risk of crime Japan and to call it safer than Costa Rica (and every other Central American country), as well as Italy, the UK, France, and Spain, which is now the U.S. policy. El Salvador was the first sign to me that we may need to examine these advisories (whether they are too low or too high) more critically. [[User:TEMPO156|TEMPO156]] ([[User talk:TEMPO156|talk]]) 19:55, 29 April 2026 (UTC) ::The situation in the country is relatively stable, but despite the decisions of the President of the United States, I don't think it's completely safe to travel there (at least not with maximum caution, considering that checkpoints are still places where the police abuse their power, especially against foreigners). [[User:Lord Ravager|Lord Ravager]] ([[User talk:Lord Ravager|talk]]) 23:39, 2 June 2026 (UTC) == Pu Luong travel information and trekking routes == Hello everyone, I’m currently working on improving travel information about Pu Luong Nature Reserve in northern Vietnam. It’s a quiet alternative to Sapa with rice terraces, traditional villages, and great trekking routes. I would like to ask: - Should Pu Luong have its own full destination page on Wikivoyage? - What key sections should be prioritized for a new destination like this? - Any recommendations for structuring trekking routes clearly? I’d really appreciate any guidance from experienced contributors. Thank you! [[User:DanielTravel|DanielTravel]] ([[User talk:DanielTravel|talk]]) 08:57, 30 April 2026 (UTC) :* My initial take is that Pu Luong would make a reasonable standalone article. It looks to be geographically large, sufficiently defined, distinct from any other well-developed tourist destinations we have content for, and has enough to do to be difficult to describe as a simple collection of [[WV:Listings]]. :* Take a look at the [[WV:Rural area article template]] (perhaps for [[W:Pu Luong]] Commune) and [[WV:Park article template]] (perhaps for [[W:Pù Luông Nature Reserve]]). Decide which one fits this destination best, and go from there. (It's easy to switch later.) IMO the See and Do sections are the most important. :* I'd start with a simple Do Listing (bullet-point paragraph) for each route. If that feels insufficient, take a look at some hiking/trekking destinations that show up in [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Category:Guide_parks Guide-level parks] for inspiration, there's many reasonable ways to organize treks. :Take a look at [[WV:Welcome, business owners]] if that applies to you, anything that sounds overly promotional will get reverted. [[User:Gerode|Gerode]] ([[User talk:Gerode|talk]]) 16:59, 30 April 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks for creating [[Pu Luong]]. I have assumed that this is a Rural Area, and made some small formatting changes. Please continue and expand the article - details of the locations of the sights in See would be good. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:08, 30 April 2026 (UTC) == Santa Fe, New Mexico == I am looking forward to visit [[Santa Fe (New Mexico)|Santa Fe]], in [[New Mexico]]. It is one of the United States' oldest state capitals in the country. Here are the few questions to consider that: [[File:Museum of international folk art display.jpg|thumb|300px|Miniatures at the Museum of International Folk Art]] * Why is Santa Fe so unique in New Mexico, compared to other capital cities in United States of America? * Where could I learn more about the Indigenous cultures of the Southwest, aside from the textbooks? Perhaps, the musuem? * Why is New Mexican cuisine, considered to be a Herculean task, outside of New Mexico, although this capital, offers one of the most touristic dishes in this state? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 07:26, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :Were you assigned an essay about New Mexico? I have no idea what your last question is supposed to mean. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 10:11, 1 May 2026 (UTC) ::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] I am referring to the [[New Mexico#Eat|New_Mexico#Eat]]. On the last paragraph. I am not assigned an essay about New Mexico. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 20:35, 1 May 2026 (UTC) :::OK, you might want to reread that: :::"for those visitors that fall in love with the cuisine, finding it outside of New Mexico is a Herculean task, since most searches for 'New Mexican restaurants' will end up resulting in recently-opened Mexican restaurants" :::Do you understand? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:36, 1 May 2026 (UTC) : I only visited Santa Fe once, some years back & not for long. Fascinating place; I envy you your visit. : You might find some useful background info at [[Indigenous cultures of North America]]. A book I enjoyed was [https://jennetconant.com/109-east-palace/ 109 East Palace: Robert Oppenheimer and the Secret City of Los Alamos]; it is named for the Manhattan Project's Santa Fe office. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 00:30, 2 May 2026 (UTC) :: Santa Fe is an excellent destination; and take in nearby [[Albuquerque]] if time allows. Their museums and galleries are a good starting point for understanding First Nations and settler culture in the region. Formerly there were Indian villages you could visit, but they were devasted by covid and even now may not have re-opened. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:27, 3 May 2026 (UTC) == Jobs in Autria == i need a job in Austria [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-26981-08|&#126;2026-26981-08]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-26981-08|talk]]) 08:10, 4 May 2026 (UTC) :This is a travel guide; we can't find jobs for you, but I wish you the best of luck! [[Austria#Work]] is all this site has on the topic. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 09:53, 4 May 2026 (UTC) ::We also have [[Working abroad]], the advice of which may partly be relevant for Austria and your situation. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:13, 4 May 2026 (UTC) == Samos island == What to see and do on Samos this May? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-27831-34|&#126;2026-27831-34]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-27831-34|talk]]) 12:59, 8 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:~2026-27831-34|~2026-27831-34]]: [[Samos#See]] will have a proper list of things to see and do. Enjoy your time there! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:07, 8 May 2026 (UTC) == Avril Lavigne's hotel == Hello everyone. Does anyone know at which hotel was this photo taken https://www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-photo/canadian-singer-avril-lavigne-poses-for-a-photo-at-her-news-photo/83163530? I already know it's in France. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-27963-24|&#126;2026-27963-24]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-27963-24|talk]]) 23:37, 8 May 2026 (UTC) == First Time in Gembu, Nigeria, near the border with Cameroon. == I have visited Gembu, one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Nigeria, known for its cool weather and scenic landscapes. I plan to expand its Wikivoyage page to make it more informative and attractive to visitors. https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Gembu+nigeria&title=Special%3AMediaSearch&type=image<nowiki></nowiki> [[User:Mr. Snatch|Mr. Snatch]] ([[User talk:Mr. Snatch|talk]]) 01:11, 11 May 2026 (UTC) == Does anyone know where I can get good information on South Sentinel Island? == I am currently very interested in South Sentinel Island, and I want to find more information on it. Any recommendations? [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 16:28, 11 May 2026 (UTC) :Wikipedia has some info: [[:w:South Sentinel Island]], but you should probably try to find scientific publications on it, –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:22, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::South Sentinel Island is mentioned in our article on [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]], but there is almost nothing in the article. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:19, 11 May 2026 (UTC) ::::There is no info on it here any more. The info was not useful and possibly unreliable – it was added by a user who got blocked as not here to build a travel guide. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 14:29, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Oh really? Unfortunate... [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 14:49, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::who was the user may I ask? [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 14:49, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::It doesn't matter. You can check the article history if you really want to know, but I have a feeling that you may know it already. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 17:12, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :::I saw the Wikivoyage article... kinda wish we could get more information but it makes sense why there's not much [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 12:54, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::Thank you :-D [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 12:54, 13 May 2026 (UTC) == Chiclayo, Peru == I’m trying to find out the exact time of year is the off season for Chiclayo, Peru. Can someone please tell me when this is? Thank you [[User:ADY 88845|ADY 88845]] ([[User talk:ADY 88845|talk]]) 01:02, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:ADY 88845|ADY 88845]]: can't say for Chiclayo specifically, but the off-season for Peru is usually during the summer (November–April). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC) == I meant to say North Sentinal Island == My bad, I forget the names of things sometimes. I mean to say: where can I find the information about North Sentinal Island, not south.... :-( [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 18:49, 13 May 2026 (UTC) :See [[Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands#Stay_safe]] - it is '''illegal''' to visit North Sentinel Island. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 19:09, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ::I know that I just like to research illegal countries [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 14:40, 14 May 2026 (UTC) :::Our policy is [[Wikivoyage:Illegal activities policy|not to give advice]] on illegal activities. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 08:50, 15 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Oh I didn't know that... all I want to know is information and facts about the island But that's okay! [[User:BubsDockyZero5|BubsDockyZero5]] ([[User talk:BubsDockyZero5|talk]]) 15:16, 15 May 2026 (UTC) :::::If you want information on North Sentinel Island, it would be best to look at Wikipedia. Going to a travel guide for information about a place to which you cannot travel is a fruitless endeavor. [[User:Nameless7357|Nameless7357]] ([[User talk:Nameless7357|talk]]) 18:50, 24 May 2026 (UTC) == FYI: The 27 Most Beautiful Places in the World == {{swept}} https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/the-most-beautiful-places-in-the-world —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 02:29, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :Interesting list, thanks. It's a little funny that they call the aurora borealis an "astrological light show", though. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:02, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::It should be "astronomical", as the confusion between astronomy (a branch of science) and astrology (a branch of pseudoscience) is still common, not only in English but also in most cultures. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 07:15, 18 May 2026 (UTC) :Read this article, looks fascinating to me. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 05:18, 4 April 2026 (UTC) Hello, good day. Thank you, Rah.What should I do if I am traveling and whenever it says I am traveling, I have to bring my travel documents? [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-29968-26|&#126;2026-29968-26]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-29968-26|talk]]) 02:01, 19 May 2026 (UTC) == Jodhpur == Please Jodhpur [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-30053-62|&#126;2026-30053-62]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-30053-62|talk]]) 05:38, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :From New Delhi, take a Vande Bharat Express train if you have the budget. Otherwise, choose any express train from there. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 06:18, 19 May 2026 (UTC) :Hi! :If you're planning a trip to [[Jodhpur]], Mehrangarh Fort is the must‑see highlight, the Blue City lanes are best explored early morning, and the weather is most comfortable from October to March. Auto‑rickshaws are the easiest way to get around, and staying hydrated is important because the climate is very dry. Enjoy your travels and feel free to ask if you need more tips. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:06, 19 May 2026 (UTC) == Planning a Gilgit trip soon, looking for updated hotel recommendations == Recently planning a trip to northern Pakistan again and trying to shortlist some good stays in Gilgit before heading toward Hunza. A few older threads and blogs seem outdated now, so I wanted fresh opinions from people who have visited recently. I stayed with [https://gracehospitality.pk/ramada-resort-gilgit-baltistan/ Grace Hospitality] during my last trip and honestly had a smooth experience, especially compared to a couple of random bookings I made before that. What are currently considered the top Gilgit Pakistan hotels for families or small groups? Curious if people are prioritizing views, location, food, or overall comfort these days. [[User:Mohsin879|Mohsin879]] ([[User talk:Mohsin879|talk]]) 09:32, 25 May 2026 (UTC) :There are several places listed in [[Gilgit#Sleep]], but these may not have been updated recently. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:45, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ::This is exactly where Wikivoyage can help independent travellers to help each other. Google Map indicates a few dozen hotels thereabouts, and sifting through them will absorb an hour or so. But if your resulting short-list can be posted on the Gilgit page, the next traveller starts from a better place, and so it goes on. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 10:02, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Recommended number of days in Prague for a first visit == Hi, everyone! A friend, my girlfriend and I will be traveling to Prague in August. Our friend can stay 4 nights, but we can stay longer. Would a week be good? 5 days? I get the impression that a lot of the best things to see and do involve walking a lot, but I'm also seeing that there are interesting museums and places of worship to visit. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:50, 25 May 2026 (UTC) :Prague is an excellent destination so it all depends on your appetite for museums, galleries and architecture. Visitors from west Europe have a short travel time so for a first visit 4 nights / 3 days is about right. You can spend much longer, but at some point the baroque churches will blur before your eyes. Intercontinental visitors might want a week to make the trip worthwhile, but could split the days with another stand-out city such as Vienna, or for a complete change of scenery head for the mountains and national parks. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 09:07, 26 May 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks. I'll be taking the train from Berlin and back, so no intercontinental visiting for me. I don't think I would tire of beautiful Baroque churches too quickly. To give you some idea of my attitudes, I've spent I think a total of a month cumulatively in Florence and more than that in Paris over the years, and there are plenty more things I want to see in those cities. I love beautiful architecture and art, and my girlfriend and I are also musicians and like to hear good performances. I've spent more time than that in Siena, but mostly as a student, which is different because I was living there, albeit temporarily. While I was there for 35 days in 1991, I visited every church in town that had work by the Lorenzetti brothers and then some, in addition to all the major sights. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]]: Not that I've been to Czechia, but how willing are you to do daytrips from Praha? I'd spend around half a day at [[Kutna Hora]] for the Sedlec Ossuary and the St Barbara Church. It's about an hour from Praha hlavni nadrazi (main station) using CD so easily doable. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:04, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::We could definitely consider day trips, thanks. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:10, 27 May 2026 (UTC) :::I have been to the Czech Republic several times, but mainly in the 1990s and 2000s. You could easily spend a couple of weeks in the country, but I would suggest only spending about 4 nights in Prague (unless you can stay with friends or other cheap accommodation). Central Prague is very busy and you may find the number of other visitors overwhelming. You could spend 3 nights in [[Brno]], which has a castle, several museums and other interesting buildings. [[Pilsen]] is worth 2 nights to see its cathedral, museums and the home of lager. [[Český Krumlov]] is a World Heritage site town which is worth visiting, but draws the crowds. Also consider a spa town like [[Karlovy Vary]] where you can sample the water and go for country walks, the beautiful churches in [[Olomouc]], the renaissance town of [[Telč]] or the Ossuary in [[Kutná Hora]]. You will probably find sleeping and eating in most of theses places is half the price of Prague. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 23:12, 27 May 2026 (UTC) ::::Thanks very much. By the way, speaking of eating: I heard from a friend who was in Prague a long time ago that it was almost impossible to get into restaurants there without reservations way in advance. Does anyone know if they have casual eateries like Döner/shawarma houses? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 02:03, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::::Another question a traveling partner had was whether it could be dangerous to carry her passport around, so that she could get free transit as a senior in Prague. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 04:36, 28 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::I would say exercise any caution that you'd typically do in any tourist-heavy area plagued with pickpockets like [[Brussels]], [[London]] or [[Paris]]: that is, carry your passport, but keep it in one of those special passport wallets that go around your neck. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:16, 28 May 2026 (UTC) :::::::Yes, usual caution suffices, but Prague is not somewhere you need to carry your passport, stow it in the hotel safe with other high-value stuff. If there's anywhere you especially fancy eating then do book (especially in August), but there are plenty of casual eateries. Eat early to beat the crowd. :::::::The day-trips listed in Go Next are comprehensive, that section would benefit from the rule of 7+2. [[Olomouc]] is my pick, the downside is it may suffer by comparison with Prague, whereas if you'd day-tripped there from Ostrava you'd be delighted. Beethoven and the Viennese belle-monde decamped there to escape Napoleon's invasion, whereupon the Olomouc WV page received its last systematic overhaul. [[User:Grahamsands|Grahamsands]] ([[User talk:Grahamsands|talk]]) 20:16, 30 May 2026 (UTC) ::::::::According to [[Prague#By_public_transport]] a passport or EU ID card is required for over 65s to get free travel. I would suggest carrying a paper copy of the passport, with the original in a wallet or money belt under clothing. A visible passport wallet says "I'm a tourist". Alternatively, buy a one month card for 130 Kč if you are over 60 which should mean only showing a passport once. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 20:50, 30 May 2026 (UTC) == FYI: I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America == {{swept}} https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/best-free-restaurant-bread-america/686582/ —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 19:39, 14 April 2026 (UTC) == 3 Days in Varanasi: A Complete Travel Itinerary == Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a major spiritual destination in India. Located on the banks of the River Ganges in Varanasi, the city attracts millions of pilgrims and travelers every year. A three-day visit provides enough time to experience the city's most significant attractions. On the first day, visitors can attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and explore the surrounding ghats. The second day can begin with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, followed by a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the narrow lanes of the old city. The third day is ideal for exploring Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon. Travelers can also enjoy local street food, traditional silk weaving centers, and cultural performances that reflect the rich heritage of Banaras. The city offers a unique blend of spirituality, history, architecture, and daily life along the sacred riverfront. [[User:Rishu00100|Rishu00100]] ([[User talk:Rishu00100|talk]]) 06:15, 5 June 2026 (UTC) == Malls with Grocery stores or Libraries == Hello there, I am a huge fan of shopping malls. Can you please think of the malls in the USA or other parts of the world, that has a grocery store, a library, or even a public transit? Does these malls have at least one bookstore? There are the largest malls in USA, such as Mall of America, American Dream, and The Aventura, with one grocery store. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-33106-46|&#126;2026-33106-46]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-33106-46|talk]]) 21:02, 5 June 2026 (UTC) :It's pretty common in Mexico. I can think of several shopping malls in Monterrey that have either a Soriana or H-E-B store in them. [[User:Mrkstvns|Mrkstvns]] ([[User talk:Mrkstvns|talk]]) 23:52, 5 June 2026 (UTC) : Two that have more-or-less everything are [[Pasay#Malls|Mall of Asia]] in Pasay (Metro Manila) & [[Edmonton/West_End#Buy|West Edmonton Mall]], largest on Earth in the 1980s, since surpassed by many. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 01:08, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :: See also [[w:Shopping_mall#World's_largest_malls]]. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 01:20, 6 June 2026 (UTC) ::More or less in Sydney, those types of malls are the default. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:36, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :All shopping malls in [[Kolkata]] have at least a bus stop, with only City Centre Salt Lake having a metro stop (Green Line). However, only a few of them sell grocery and/or books, as Kolkatans often flock to New Market (Esplanade), Gariahat (South Kolkata) or their local markets for grocery, and there are many libraries in the city, along with the famous College Street (North Kolkata) book market. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 03:51, 6 June 2026 (UTC) == Cotswold England == Useful tips for backpacking/travel here. [[User:TinaMMauer|TinaMMauer]] ([[User talk:TinaMMauer|talk]]) 04:05, 6 June 2026 (UTC) :TIL [[Cotswolds]] is an extraregion here (just surprised more than anything else). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:08, 8 June 2026 (UTC) == FYI: Guide.world collection of travel guides == {{swept}} https://guide.world/ —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 19:31, 14 April 2026 (UTC) :Odd that it mentions Wikipedia but not Wikivoyage… [[User:HyperAnd|HyperAnd]] ([[User talk:HyperAnd|talk]]) 20:48, 14 April 2026 (UTC) ::It links to guides by one author 21 times, and another gets 7 links. I wouldn't regard it as a neutral list, and it may deliberately avoid listing worldwide guides - the major commercial guides also don't get a mention. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 22:42, 14 April 2026 (UTC) 6epyr5yzmz0fyuwa7cjlwp9ihpesaiv 0 215490 5289084 5208075 2026-06-07T14:59:46Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289084 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Hechuan banner.jpg|pgname=Hechuan}} '''Hechuan''' is a district in [[Chongqing Municipality]] about 70 km northwest of downtown Chongqing. The main visitor attractions in Hechuan are the Diaoyu Fortress and the old town of Laitan. ==Understand== Hechuan’s main urban area is at the confluence of the Fu and Jialing rivers. ==Get in== ===By train=== * {{go | name=Hechuan Railway Station | alt=合川站 | url= | email= | address=Gaoyang Road (高阳路) | lat= | long= | directions=bus nos. 116, 118, 126, 128, and 929B | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q17163637 | lastedit=2026-01-24 | content=If you are coming from central Chongqing, you may take a train to Hechuan from either Chongqing North Railway Station or Chongqing West Railway Station. There is also one direct train per day from Jiangbei Airport Station, which departs at 14:38. }} ===By bus=== * {{go | name=Hechuan Bus Terminal | alt=合川汽车客运中心 | url= | email= | address=2 Beihuan Road (北环路2号) | lat=30.010098184920995 | long=106.26455431783376 | directions=multiple public buses stop outside the station, including bus nos. 118, 128, 528, 632, 808A, 808B, 813, 815, 825, 919, 959A and 959B | phone=+86 23 42831998, +86 23 42846800 | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-24 | content=Hechuan’s main long-distance bus station. Buses arrive here from multiple bus stations in central Chongqing, including Chenjiaping Bus Station, Chongqing West Bus Station, Hongqihegou Bus Station and several other bus stations. The bus from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport also terminates here. }} ==Get around== {{mapframe}} {{mapshape}} ==See== [[File:Wenfeng Ancient Street Gate, Hechuan, Chongqing, China.jpg|thumb|Wenfeng Ancient Street]] * {{see | name=Diaoyu Fortress | alt=钓鱼城, Diaoyucheng | url= | email= | address=Diaoyucheng Avenue (钓鱼城大道) | lat= | long= | directions=get a taxi or catch bus no 929A | phone=+86 23 42822763 | tollfree= | hours=08:30-17:00 | price=¥60 | wikidata=Q195821 | lastedit=2022-09-18 | content=One of the best preserved of the more than 80 mountain fortresses built during the Song Dynasty to resist the Mongol invaders. The fortress successfully repelled over 200 Mongol attacks before it was overrun in 1279. Mongol leader Möngke Khan was killed here in 1259 during the Siege of Diaoyucheng. }} * {{see | name=Diaoyu Fortress History and Culture Museum | alt=钓鱼城历史文化博物馆 | url= | email= | address=8/278 Yiwu Avenue (义乌大道278号附8号) | lat=30.00432491115914 | long=106.24014912980778 | directions=bus nos. 126, 632, 808A and 808B | phone= | tollfree= | hours=Normal opening hours are W-Su 09:00-17:00; however, since the museum is run by a local college, it often closes during major holiday periods | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-24 | content=Museum devoted to the history of the Diaoyu Fortress. }} * {{see | name=Hechuan Art Museum | alt=合川美术馆 | url= | email= | address=Dongjintuo Riverside Park, 619 Jiabin South Road (嘉滨南路619号东津沱滨江公园内) | lat=29.97702486812778 | long=106.28126602189519 | directions=on the west side of the park; take bus no. 225 or 815 | phone=+86 23 42715366 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-24 | content= }} * {{see | name=Wenfeng Ancient Street | alt=文峰古街 | url= | email= | address= | lat=29.98670912181168 | long=106.26681079669937 | directions=between the Fu River No. 1 Bridge and the Jialing River Nanping Bridge; take bus no. 225 or 815 | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-24 | content=Tourist area consisting largely of imitation or rebuilt historical buildings plus a tiny number of genuine historical sites such as the Wenfeng Pagoda. }} ** {{see | name=Chongqing Hot Pot Museum | alt=重庆火锅博物馆 | url= | email= | address=Yongning Street, Nanjin Street Subdistrict 南津街街道永宁街 | lat=29.984357724136096 | long=106.27261186003514 | directions=next door to the Chongqing Gongzhou Jinke Hotel | phone=+86 23 42613613 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-11:30, 14:00-17:30 | price=Free | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-24 | content=Not to be confused with similarly named museums in central Chongqing. The museum is inside a 1930s warehouse that was originally used to store salt. }} ** {{see | name=Wenfeng Pagoda | alt=文峰塔 | url= | email= | address=Wenfeng Ancient Street (文峰古街) | lat=29.985792835925896 | long=106.26841632848559 | directions= | phone=+86 18996212278 | tollfree= | hours=09:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 | price=Climbing the pagoda costs ¥10 | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-25 | content=A 13-storey pagoda dating from the early 19th century. }} * {{see | name=Laitan Ancient Town | alt=涞滩古镇 | url= | email= | address=47 Huilong Street (回龙街47号) | lat=30.17675719296134 | long=106.4904681106211 | directions=about 30 km northeast of the main urban area; buses to Laitan depart from the Hechuan Bus Terminal | phone=+86 23 42561888 | tollfree= | hours= | price=Entry to the old town is free but there is a fee of about ¥20 to enter the Erfo Temple | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-24 | content=A walled town with a number of historical sites. The most notable site is the Erfo Temple (or Temple of the Second Buddha), which was founded during the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty. }} ==Do== Cruise boats depart from a pier in the middle of Dongjintuo Riverside Park. The fare is ¥58 for a daytime sightseeing cruise and ¥68 for a nighttime cruise (as of Jan 2026). A round trip to the old fishing town of Caojie (草街) costs ¥98. Discounts are available for children and seniors. Tickets may be purchased on the WeChat account of the Hechuan Sanjiang Cruise Boat Company (合川三江游船公司). ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== * {{sleep | name=Chongqing Gongzhou Jinke Hotel | alt=重庆恭州金科酒店 | url= | email= | address=38 Wenfeng Ancient Street (文峰古街38号) | lat=29.983798719590762 | long=106.27321469160617 | directions=next door to the Chongqing Hot Pot Museum | phone=+86 23 85135888 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=12:00 | price=Room rates start from about ¥250 per night | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-01-24 | content=A four-star hotel. }} ==Connect== ==Go next== * Central [[Chongqing]] * [[Tongnan]] {{IsPartOf|Chongqing Municipality}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|29.99123|106.26353}} ibwhxtiht04x2twwlmb3m048pmycwfk 4 215915 5289422 5287215 2026-06-08T11:11:21Z SHB2000 2248002 5289422 wikitext text/x-wiki {{talkarchive}} {{Travellers' pub archive}} == Enable change tags for anonymous users == Currently only logged in users can apply tags via edits that come through the API. I'd like to start tagging edits from the listing editor with a special tag "wikivoyage-listingeditor". This will allow easy review of listing editor contributions in RecentChanges and Watchlist (e.g. https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?hidebots=1&hidecategorization=1&tagfilter=wikivoyage-listingeditor&limit=500&days=30&title=Special%3ARecentChanges&urlversion=2) To enable this, I need community consensus per [[wikitech:Wikimedia_site_requests#Lifecycle_of_a_request]] Please let me know if you have any objections by February 1st 2026. If not I'll go ahead with the changes needed to support this. Thanks for your input! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 17:52, 16 January 2026 (UTC) :I '''support''' this, which should be fairly uncontroversial. The only real way to tell at the moment whether someone used the listing editor is the formatting of the edit summary, but changetags are far better in my opinion for this. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:10, 16 January 2026 (UTC) :I '''support''' this. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:07, 17 January 2026 (UTC) ::I '''support''' it. We had it in it:voy (now disabled) and it was useful especially during the initial phase to find & correct erroneous behavior caused by temporary bugs. [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 14:50, 21 January 2026 (UTC) :::One curiosity: in it:voy we have the tag "Listing Editor" "Defined by the software", while here in en:voy there is "wikivoyage-listingeditor" "Applied manually by users and bots". @[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], I suppose the second one has been created using the Create button. :::Is it correct? Why this difference? Make sense to uniform them? [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:27, 21 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, if you have the ability to uniform them that would be great @[[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]]. I don't seem to have that permission! I don't mind what the tag is - as long as one exists! :-) [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 00:52, 26 January 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], since I wasn't able to modify the one in it:voy (because it's "Defined by the software"), I've substitute the one in en:voy. Now both tags are "Listing Editor". [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 08:26, 26 January 2026 (UTC) * '''Support''' per others. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:27, 21 January 2026 (UTC) == Discussion on Meta about problematic project to edit Wikivoyage == I think this needs more visibility, so I'm posting the link here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event_talk:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria/Wikivoyage Maybe some of you will want to read the project page and the discussion I'm having with Lucy Iwuala. I don't mean for anyone to gang up on her, so don't do that, but I shouldn't be speaking into a void with none of you knowing what we're discussing. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:24, 30 December 2025 (UTC) :I've joined the discussion. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:28, 30 December 2025 (UTC) :eugh not another one of these expeditions. Were we informed of this as per local [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] policy? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 18:49, 30 December 2025 (UTC) ::This is the Nigerian project we've been dealing with recently, not yet another one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:13, 30 December 2025 (UTC) ::: We had [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub/2024#Wikivoyage and WikiForHumanRights|this conversation before]] in April 2024. As I pointed out in ''that'' conversation back then, someone who's unfamiliar with our project didn't do consultation with the community before running an event. This time it looks like a "good intention, bad execution" event. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 04:43, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::I’d argue that there is a limit for how much we should tolerate events that are in good intentions. These events only waste time from project regulars trying to clean up all their mess for limited new travel content. If these bad executions are repeated (as has been the case with various Nigeria expeditions from this same group of editors), I sadly think we shouldn’t hesitate to potentially explore implementing community bans. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:37, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::What is a community ban and how could it be done? I'm not seeing it. Besides, the whole problem is that we didn't know about this project in advance, so it took us a while to deduce what was happening and figure out how much of it was plagiarism and/or violated [[WV:What is an article]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:47, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::Community ban is basically synonymous with a user ban. There’s a few other things Lucy has done that I do not feel the slightest comfortable with her organizing an event on this project that I will nominate her for a user ban when I come home. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:40, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::At least she is willing to talk to us. If she were banned, there's a real risk that someone unwilling to talk to us could replace her. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:41, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::Well if she is banned then she won’t be able to host an event like that in the first place. <span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 17:14, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::::She has stated that she wasn't in charge of the event. Make sure you have the right target. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::Right, I stand corrected then. I’ll have to fully look into it when I get back. <span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 18:00, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::I disagree with bannng Lucy. In the discussion, she's been cooperative and is doing what we are asking. The issues the Nigeria team have made are genuine mistakes, not bad faith vandalism, and can be corrected in the future if the event is repeated. :::::::::::The consequences of our discussion, currently leaning positive, would be completely soured by a userban of (one of?) the leaders/organizers of the event. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 18:35, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::Lucy sits on the [[meta:Grants:Committees|Regional Grants Committee]]. Members on the committee {{tq|make funding decisions for grant applications in the regions, providing knowledge and expertise to applicants '''to support successful movement activities'''}} (emphasis are mine). I think we all agree that this event is harmful to Wikivoyage and unsuccessful due to most articles created being out-of-scope or copyright violations. Although the role is likely voluntary (i.e. not compensated), the event was covered by [[meta:WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria#Prizes|prizes]] that is likely paid through a grant by WMF. Given that she [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Lucy_Iwuala edited] this project, she really should have known what is acceptable and what isn't, and should have proactively identified these issues with the event organizer. Is there a way to communicate to grants team that inexperienced editors with minimal Wikivoyage editing should consult with the community first and seek approval prior to approving the grant? In my real life work, I evaluate grants on [[Northern Canada]] research projects that includes Indigenous population. If the proposal doesn't consult with the stakeholders and local community members, the grant proposal gets a really low score or downright rejected. [[User:Piotrus]]/[[User:Hanyangprofessor2]] does his classes the proper way: [[User talk:Hanyangprofessor2#Articles being edited by my students this semester|giving us a heads-up in advance]], helps communicate rules to students and resolve issues soon after it emerges. This is the proper way to run engagement events. The WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria is a bad example of how an event was run (no notice, organizer abandons their duty to monitor, community has to spend time and effort to cleanup). How can a member of the regional grants committee not spot this issue? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 15:53, 1 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::Why is no Wikivoyager on the Regional Grants Committee? Is there a way to appeal above their heads? Who is just above them on the Wikimedia hierarchy? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:48, 1 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::According to [[meta:Wikimedia Foundation/Advancement/Community Growth/Community Resources and Partnerships]], that will probably be [[User:FNartey (WMF)]] and [[User:WBuloso-WMF]] for Sub-Saharan Africa region where Nigeria belongs to. Though I don't know whether having a Wikivoyager on Regional Grants Committee would do much if they weren't specifically tasked to review a grant proposal involving Wikivoyage component. We may need to consider on a project level if we (as Wikivoyage community) should only ban editing events targetting Nigeria pages in Wikivoyage or all regional grants that include Wikivoyage as an event in their proposals. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 05:43, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::How would we ban any of these projects effectively if a huge part of the problem is that we usually don't know about them in advance and just figure out they're going on because of the nature of a group of recent edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:52, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Grants are usually not given if the lead organisers are blocked on at least one project with good reason, which is why I've brought it up in this thread before (though I now realise that wasn't super obvious). Or we could potentially explore making [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] a full policy (a step up from a guideline) and mandate the notification (or the organisers risk facing a block, hindering their ability for future grants). Saves us a lot of time cleaning up their mess. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:21, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Absolutely. Let's make that a policy going forward and make it absolutely clear that they need to get and take into account our input while the project is proposed and not later. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:06, 4 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Sure, I will propose this at [[Wikivoyage talk:Organising events]] after dinner. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Could this be framed such that it's a requirement for grants involving Wikivoyage from the grant side without needing to change guideline on our side? We're already a small project and I don't want to impose more roadblocks to innocent event organizers who will further bring more editors to our project just because WMF grant recipients didn't follow the rules. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 05:32, 4 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::It would be good if it could, but as [[User:AlasdairW]] pointed out, this project was not funded, yet it still caused havoc on this site. So requiring due consultations for funding is '''not''' sufficient. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:13, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::I think you had a mix-up. The project that kickstarted this conversation (and that Lucy offered training), [[meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria (ID: 23478676)]] was funded and they received $5000 USD for the project. The project that was '''<u>not</u>''' funded was [[meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge (ID: 23652107)]], which was proposed by a different, more knowledgeable WV contributor and I don't think anyone here was questioning the activities of the unfunded project. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 22:29, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::It seems obvious that any project that wants to make substantial edits to a WMF project like Wikivoyage should consult with the community. WMF has a long history of accepting poor grants, some of then little better than scams, as long as they come from Global South or some broadly understood unpriviliged group :( This is just one of many, many examples (and that coincides with their reduction of funding to important stuff like WikiJournals). Now, everything can be done better, and nothing is perfect; so it would be nice to figure we can improve this. Side note: I do not get any funds for my class project, in case anyone is wondering, it's all done by me in my capacity as the volunteer (the university doesn't care either). One would hope that folks who actually get $$$ for this could try to at least match volunteers... [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 06:06, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::{{ping|OhanaUnited}} I agree that what's happened is wrong &mdash; I'm only advocating against banning the organizer, not for supporting the event in its current state. I agree that we need to see changes from participating events. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 17:31, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] and also for the record, I feel like you have other personal grudges or whatever that hinders you from approaching this issue from a a neutral point of view even when it is clearly stated that this project was not organised by me neither was the page in question created by me. I find this offensive and would appreciate you approach this discussion neutrally without getting me mix-up in issues and if perhaps you have a personal problem with me, I suggest you reach out to me via my email, let's discuss rather than tarnishing my image and my name. :::::::::And for the record, based on this long thread, it is obvious that the people engaging in this thread has limited knowledge of the roles of Regional Funding Committee member with regards to Rapid Fund. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 13:06, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::You are the only name on that page that we recognized, you have a fair amount of experience on this site, yet you don't seem to understand basic things about it and instructed participants in a way that clearly did not produce good results. No-one has a "grudge" against you, and if you're mad at us for having this discussion that you didn't know about, you now understand how we feel about your being involved in the planning of an event that caused havoc here without ever informing us about its existence! There is no userban thread for you and if you notice, most of the discussion was against the idea and in my opinion it was dropped, but you are not helping yourself by how you reacted here, but more importantly by not even promising to give us advance notice of any future Wikivoyage-editing event you are involved with or know about! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:35, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::You [Lucy] also couldn't even have the basic courtesy to even admit your projects were problematic. I did indeed drop the idea, but now your behaviour in this thread by failure to take responsibility makes me reconsider, certainly not helped by your past track record either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:35, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] now you keep on getting me mixed-up once more. Now, I see no reason to claim ownership of project I am a trainer to and not even the creator of the page in question. I didn't see you dropping the idea in any of your comments so far and you have proven me right again that you might have a personal disposition in this context, hence your insistence on dragging me in to take responsibility for an action that has been specifically stated that I was not the originator of. ::::::::::::And I still say it again, if you have personal issue with me, do well to use my email and get me in the know rather than making allegation of past track record I am yet to figure out. It will be better you present your case in a clear statement so that I will admit my error than dragging my name to the mud. I expect that is what assuming good faith interprets to. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 22:15, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::Instead of being defensive, you should confront the fact that there have been 3 major editing events involving but organized from outside this site having to do with Africa, and instead of helping us have a larger amount of reliable coverage of that vast continent, all 3 events have been disasters. You have given us no reason to hope that you will inform us at any point about another such event, if you are part of it or know about it. So what are we supposed to think about you? And now you're picking fights here, which -is- a basis for a userban nomination if someone wants to start one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:37, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::I'm pretty convinced at this point that Lucy isn't [[WV:NOTHERE|here to build a travel guide]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:43, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::...and now [[Wikivoyage:User_ban_nominations#Lucy_Iwuala|done]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:16, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::Hi @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] I responded to your suggestion of reaching out to the community and informing them about an upcoming WV event [[metawiki:Event_talk:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria/Wikivoyage|here]]. And from all my interaction with the community right from the onset of my contributing to the WV, I don't think there has been any point at which corrections are suggested and I declined. ::::::::::::::What @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] translated as my fight is my requesting for what crime I committed that was not part of the current discussion he brought up. Which would have saved us all the stress if he had stated it earlier. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 23:50, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] in this instance, I can only interpret is as a grudge as what I also expected from whoever that tagged me to first check who created the page in question and not just the name which was stated as TRAINER. If you can also go back to that discussion thread I responded of taking your advice into consideration and the next thing I saw is a question of what do I mean. Now tell me where I am getting it wrong in my response. Corrections were dished out which I also adhered to and even going to the said page to delete what was added by the user and now you are telling me that I am not compliant. :::::::::::Your bringing this up here and saying that you're not bringing it up for me to be ganged up is quite understood, but I also believe that I should have been tagged so that I will be able to follow the conversation and clarify whatever accusation that will likely come out from this discussion. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 22:24, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] before you go ahead and make this kind of accusation (which I will interpret it as), I would also appreciate you go ahead and list out other ATROCITIES I have committed that would warrant me a ban so that I and others will know about it. I will also, expect you to adhere to the friendly space policy when you start listing out all my sins. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 12:53, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I'm sorry, but I don't believe you're in any position to talk about "adhering to the friendly space" when in that same breath you try to hunt for a possible conflict with another Wikivoyager. Not to mention that it's all about a message that they, just a few hours later, [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub#c-SHB2000-20251231180000-Ikan_Kekek-20251231175000 admitted being wrong about]. Others have already suggested you familiarise yourself more with our project. I would like to suggest for you to add [[WV:FUN]] to your essential reading. Cherry-picking remarks just to get angry at someone is unbcoming of anyone with any kind of authority. <br/> <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 22:18, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::@[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] I didn't see any form of resolution on the part of @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] based on his response as when he was being informed that I was not actually the one that created this page. Now, for any none Wikivoyager stumbling on this thread, it is quite obvious that his response in this discussion is not one borne out of correction, as his first statement capture... as if I am on their radar and now is a perfect time to go at it, hence my citing the friendly space policy which I believe in this scenario I did not see being adhered to. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 22:31, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::SHB can defend himself if he so desires. I'm not here to do that for him. I like to think I know him pretty well though, and I belive he will not throw baseless accusations out into the open like that. I invite him to back them up if he wishes to. ::::::::::It's your behaviour that I commented about though. I'd suggest you reflect on that instead of others' behaviour. This started as a simple discussion which you've now made all about yourself. We're all [[WV:NOTHERE|here to make a travel guide]]. How about you? <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 22:56, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Lucy, I'm sorry, but did you somehow completely glaze over [[Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub#c-SHB2000-20251231180000-Ikan_Kekek-20251231175000|this]]? And I concur that if you're going to cite the [[m:Friendly space policies|Friendly space policy]], you should at least apply the same courtesy to others yourself (which also, by the way, is a guideline for in-person events, ''not'' on-wiki, where our [[WV:FUN|own policy]] takes precedent). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:20, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] I read this. I also expect fairness to be allowed to clear myself from whatever that you already allotted me. And if seeking for clarity on what you have mixed me up with is now tagged as fighting, then I wonder how one can clarify herself from issues like this. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 23:32, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Sure: [[:w:en:User_talk:Lucy_Iwuala#Wikipedia_and_copyright|serious copyright violations on enwiki]], [[:w:en:User_talk:Lucy_Iwuala#Paid_editing|suspected paid editing]] (and your behaviour in that thread is the exact same you're exhibiting here...some things don't change I guess?) and writing an [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025|AI-generated U4C nomination]] (these are all things I found within 2 minutes). All of these things only waste the community's time, and while these are cross-wiki, what it demonstrates to us is that your behaviour fundamentally has not changed. We're a much smaller community and have fewer resources to be dealing with disruptive behaviour – disruptive behaviour you seem to be overtly defensive of, as indicated by your replies to Ikan. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:30, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] I'm glad you're bringing all these up here. Which I believe would have been very fair of you to have pointed it out all these while so that I can know where I err. I also believe that each of the pages tagged has my responses for everyone to read. :::::::::As for my response to the current discussion, I am sure my response [[metawiki:Event_talk:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria/Wikivoyage|here]] can also clarify on the overtly defensive description. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 23:38, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::Even when events are badly organized, they have the potential to bring us new long-term contributors. There is value to us being hospitable even when we have to enforce important rules. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::In theory, but can you think of any truly helpful users who have become regulars as a result of bad projects organized outside of Wikivoyage without consultation with us? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:06, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::Agreed, the number of new productive long-term editors we’ve gained from these poorly :::::::managed Nigerian expeditions is zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:04, 1 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::To be fair, though, that's true of any expedition with a specified time duration, including the previous one in South Korea. However, that expedition still had a great impact on our coverage in several Asian countries. ::::::::To answer the question above, I agree that poorly organized projects won't create helpful contributors. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 06:26, 1 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::And to be fair, I don't think any of my students became contributors (I don't keep tabs, but at least here, we would notice them). 99.99% of such projects pretty much are about one off effor; a few folks can make an occasional edit here and there, but to get a proper highly active volunteer, that's... one in a million? Don't expect it to happen. [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 06:08, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It's probably less than that, since Wiki Edu classes have had fewer than a million students and more than one reasonably active long-term editor (maybe not consistently 100 edits/month, but more than 100 edits/year). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:48, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For editor numbers to live (or die) by, see [[w:en:User:WhatamIdoing/I am going to die]]. Don't panic at the title; this is more contemplation of mortality, and not for immediate action. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:49, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::I had forgotten the specifics of that thread - thanks for linking it! But this has been a repeated problem with campaigns to add content on places in Africa without discussion on Wikivoyage beforehand. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:37, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::I have been looking at some of the grant applications on [[:meta:Grants:Regions/Sub-Saharan Africa]]. One of the questions being answered in applications is "11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community." Some application have said that they announced their plans on [[:meta:Talk:Wikimedia User Group Nigeria]], which does appear to get any actual feedback. :::I think we need to have a clear policy on how we expect to be consulted before grant applications are submitted. This could be an addition to [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] or a separate similar page. It would be better to have a dedicated page for the consultation rather than doing this in the pub. Then anybody can readily note an objection if a grant application is made for something involving WV without consultation - members of a grant committee should be able to quickly see whether or not our policy has been followed. :::Fortunately [[:meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge (ID: 23652107)]] has a status of Not funded. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:16, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Thanks very much for looking into this and for your thoughts! I think it's fine for there to be a dedicated page to discuss possible editing events that would take place on or include Wikivoyage, but the thread on that page should also be linked here or possibly on Requests for comment for greater visibility. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Yeah, that's helpful. [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] would be a good place to put that information, but in that case, we ought to discuss elevating that page from guideline to policy. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 17:30, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::[[File:Ladder of citizen participation, Sherry Arnstein.tiff|thumb|Level of participation, borrowed from [[:w:Public participation (decision making)]]]] I think I found the grant page for the current funded project, which is [[meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria (ID: 23478676)]]. It lists {{u|semmy1960}} as the applicant and Lucy being the trainer and reviewer for Wikivoyage. semmy1960 [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AContributions&target=Semmy1960&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&limit=50 only has 191 edits in our project and has not edited here since January 2022]. @[[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] Sorry for being blunt here. Posting a notice on the [[meta:Talk:Wikimedia User Group Nigeria]] doesn't really count as consultation or engagement with the community. That page appears to be lightly visited and monitored, as shown by lack of replies in overwhelming majority of the 580+ conversations in the past 4 years on that page. This type of informing or consultation ranks low in the public participation, and sometimes characterized as "tokenism" or "checkbox exercise". In my view, the "Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge" (POTK) would have scored higher than the "WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria" (WfHR 2025) that we're discussing because POTK organizer, {{u|Favourdare123}} has more Wikivoyage experience than semmy1960 or Lucy. Favourdare123 [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AContributions&target=Favourdare123&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&limit=50 has over 1000 edits here and last edited in November 2025]. This highlights another uncomfortable question for the grant committee's evaluation process. Why is POTK, a project requiring fewer funding, well-planned and experienced contributor/organizer's rapid grant funding being denied while WMF funds projects with newbies training newbies? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 19:58, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::I've wondered what the criteria the WMF uses for its grants for a similar reason, too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:10, 3 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, thanks for your question. Rapid Funds uses [[m:Grants:Project/Rapid/Review_process|this process and general criteria]] to support review and decisionmaking for this funding program, which is often led by Program Officers on the [[m:Wikimedia Foundation/Advancement/Community Growth/Community Resources and Partnership|Community Resources team]] and sometimes supported by groups of volunteers on the [[m:Regional Fund Committees|Regional Fund Committees]]. We also use certain recommendations to advise and review proposals for common movement events (e.g. [[m:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Recommendations/Editing_Events,_Writing_Contents_and_Content_Campaigns|like these ones for campaigns and writing contests]]) [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] ([[User talk:I JethroBT (WMF)|talk]]) 23:01, 8 January 2026 (UTC)[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::Where do we need to get that clarification from? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:53, 3 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::It sounds like some clarification might be in order to differentiate between "talk to your organization's members" and "talk to the project/website you plan to contribute to". Both of these could be "talk to your community". :::::::I think we should suggest that the grants folks clarify this information in their process. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 22:23, 7 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Might you be able to get their attention? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:04, 7 January 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it would have been better you tagged me in this discussion so that I will also take part in this rather than have my name dragged without my knowledge [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 12:50, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::If [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] is around, he could give us some advice. :::::::::I think what we're looking for is a step in the process that says something like "If you're planning to hold a training event or contest, please add a link showing that you announced this plan on the wikis where the editing will happen"? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:21, 8 January 2026 (UTC) {{od}}I am pinging {{u|WBuloso-WMF}} as the Regional Program Officer related to [[m:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria_(ID:_23478676)|funded project for WikiForHuman Rights in Nigeria event]]. Thanks for this ping around these concerns. As noted above by {{u|AlasdairW}}, the needs for this kind of on-wiki communication are generally addressed by the following question in the proposal: :{{tq|How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.}} Often, this kind of notification includes relevant affiliate members and on-wiki communication notification spaces or listings of events, but the exact places varies depending on the project and Wikimedia community involved. What I am hearing here is a need for applicants to provide more direct notification on Wikivoyage, and potentially to revise the language of this question to make this requirement clearer. To support this, '''what page(s) are best to use for informing Wikivoyage community members about proposed events?''' One other related matter I wanted to note is that community notifications for Rapid Funds ''often result in no community feedback'' for the organizer. This is not necessarily a problem, but we still feel it is important to for organizers to extend an opportunity for community feedback and comments on funded projects where needed. [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] ([[User talk:I JethroBT (WMF)|talk]]) 22:53, 8 January 2026 (UTC) :[[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]], that sounds correct. We think that there needs to be a small clarification in the general process. :This page (our "village pump") is the best, most visible place to post about editing events (or anything, really) for the English Wikivoyage. I believe this is true for all the languages of Wikivoyage, but of course each language requires a separate notification, because they don't read ours, and we don't read theirs. Notifications don't need to be elaborate ("Hey, we're planning an event. See [[m:Link]] if you're interested in the details" will do), though for this particular Wikivoyage, event planners should expect us to give them lots of friendly advice. :I don't think that Willy's account is active here, so the ping probably didn't go through. Please pass him a link in Slack or e-mail when you have a moment. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:30, 9 January 2026 (UTC) ::{{replyto|WhatamIdoing}} Thanks for this response, and I've already contacted him separately about this matter. I also wanted to offer one other consideration for the future. While Wikivoyage is focused on less compared to other Wikimedia projects in funded work, we do see it sometimes come up in proposals. Depending on how many proposals we receive, it could mean that this board will end up receiving a lot of individual notices from organizers. This might be OK for now, but in the future, if it ends up creating a lot of clutter so that it's challenging to read other notices or discussions relevant to Wikivoyage, the community may want to consider designating a separate place in the future specific to proposed events. Just something to keep in mind for the future. [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] ([[User talk:I JethroBT (WMF)|talk]]) 17:59, 9 January 2026 (UTC) :::I think we could handle an average of one notice per week on this board, but if we need to split it off, we might point them at the talk page for [[Wikivoyage:Expeditions]]. :::We have [[Wikivoyage:Welcome]] pages targeted at specific audiences (e.g., Wikipedia editors vs business owners). If you thought it would be helpful, I could write a short page for trainers/event organizers. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:32, 9 January 2026 (UTC) ::::I thought we had agreed above that all proposed events involving edits to this Wikivoyage should be announced on the talk page of [[Wikivoyage:Organizing events]], with a link to the thread here in the Travellers' pub, but let's make a clear decision. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:24, 9 January 2026 (UTC) :::::I had forgotten about that page. Thanks for the link. 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Featured guests will be software developers [[User:Misaochan]] and [[User:RitikaPahwa4444]], and Wiki Project Med chair [[User:Doc James]]. Please see the Café page for more information, including how to attend. <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 07:32, 22 February 2026 (UTC)}} :Nice to see Commons is finally getting a mobile app. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:31, 23 February 2026 (UTC) == wikimedia security breach == Looks like a few moments ago, an attack (I'd rather name it "shooting in your own feet" :-) ) happened and wiki's are in degraded mode. No user javascript ATM. [https://www.reddit.com/r/wikipedia/comments/1rllcdg/comment/o8teq6v/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button More info...] -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 18:33, 5 March 2026 (UTC) :Many wikis were in read-only mode (see [[phab:T419143]]). Glad at least the damage has been reverted. It was a genuine mistake, though; shit happens I guess. Must say though that trying to edit [[m:SRG]] without scripts feels...painful. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:05, 5 March 2026 (UTC) ::The WMF has released a statement about this at [[m:Wikimedia Foundation/Product and Technology/Product Safety and Integrity/March 2026 User Script Incident]]. User .css/.js scripts are back, too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:23, 6 March 2026 (UTC) ::: That statement lacked a lot of details. And of course, one should not be doing testing on prod server. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 18:29, 6 March 2026 (UTC) ::::And running random code with staff privilege on internet connected machines as part of a security review sounds odd in itself, to say the least. I assume they cannot tell too much detail, at that might reveal vulnerabilities, if not in the system itself, at least in how privileges are handled by WMF staff. I still hope that they disclose as much as possible when such vulnerabilities have been handled. The vulnerabilities should be examined as a matter of urgency and dealt with as soon as practicable, but if a culture change is needed, the changes may need time to settle. However, the incident should not be forgotten until such a report is published. This is not a private company where such incidents can be seen as business secrets. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:35, 6 March 2026 (UTC) :::::What I don't understand with all of this is why they needed to load a userscript onto the site js to test it for malicious code. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 6 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::: My understanding is that the malicious code copied itself to the site js, as it was run with sufficient privileges. Otherwise it had just infected the user's (common.)js. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 10 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Could be, yeah (the edits are oversighted and I have no idea what bit of the .js code infected which). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:40, 10 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::There're [[w:Wikipedia:Test Wikipedia|test wikis]] for this reason. At the very least, even after loading this malicious userscript, the vulnerability would only be nuking pages on the test wiki and not on an actual wiki. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 06:44, 8 March 2026 (UTC) == Reply tool down? == (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) Is it just me, or has the reply tool been down for everyone else as well? I'm using Chrome on MacOS. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:57, 12 March 2026 (UTC) :[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], same here, but only on en:voy. In it:voy currently it works. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 11:12, 12 March 2026 (UTC) ::Oh good I'm glad it's not just me going crazy. :P (also have no issues on Meta, at least when viewing [[m:SRG]] and [[m:RFH]]) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:13, 12 March 2026 (UTC) :It's working now. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:19, 12 March 2026 (UTC) == Tone check tool on [[Special:EditChecks]] == I only found out about [[Special:EditChecks]] today, and I must say I'm pretty pleased with the PasteCheck.js script (which warns users for copypasted text). However, underneath it, I notice there's a ToneCheck.js script, which, based on the description, is based on a [[m:Machine learning models/Production/Tone Check|BERT model]], linking to [[m:NPOV]], which is not a policy on Wikivoyage. Is there a way to configure this such that it reflects [[Wikivoyage:Be fair]] instead of NPOV? (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:52, 14 March 2026 (UTC) :That's the Editing team's work, so you want to ping @[[User:Quiddity (WMF)|Quiddity (WMF)]] and @[[User:PPelberg (WMF)|PPelberg (WMF)]]. Because the writing style is intentionally different, we might not want it here. :Several of the usual EditChecks are irrelevant, including '''addReference''' (we want the opposite: warn people if they add any), '''convertReference''' (we have no citation templates), '''externalLink''' (these are wanted), and probably '''yearLink''' (as irrelevant, because there are no articles for any years, and therefore no possibility of linking to the wrong one). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:32, 14 March 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks, both. It looks like the ToneCheck issue is partially covered at [[phab:T419812]] (ToneCheck is only active at 3 pilot-wikipedia projects currently, and only intended for Wikipedias for now), and I'll file some related bug-reports next week about improving the overall clarity/accuracy of that new Special page for non-Wikipedias. [[User:Quiddity (WMF)|Quiddity (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Quiddity (WMF)|talk]]) 19:31, 14 March 2026 (UTC) ::+1, @[[User:Quiddity (WMF)|Quiddity (WMF)]]: thank you for making us aware of this issue, @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] + @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]. You should notice this fixed before this week is over. ::''See [[phab:T420124]] for more details.'' [[User:PPelberg (WMF)|PPelberg (WMF)]] ([[User talk:PPelberg (WMF)|talk]]) 23:10, 16 March 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you, [[User:PPelberg (WMF)|Peter]]! Is there a timeline available for when such tools will be rolled out to non-Wikipedia projects? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:59, 16 March 2026 (UTC) ::::[[phab:T420124]] is tagged for [[phab:project/view/8535/|1.46.0-wmf.20]], which is scheduled for [[wikitech:Deployments#Wednesday, March 18]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:35, 17 March 2026 (UTC) :::::Just to be clear, tomorrow's the date when the list will stop showing all the things that aren't being used here. Actually getting more of them to be useful here will take much longer. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:15, 18 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::Ah, right, I see. Thanks for the insight, though. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:05, 18 March 2026 (UTC) == Sister Projects Task Force (SPTF) disbanded == In some welcoming news, [[m:Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Committee/Sister_Projects_Task_Force#January_2026|finally]]! (these were the guys who ran the public consultation for closing Wikinews) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:54, 3 February 2026 (UTC) :The SPTF is disbanded after running the public consultation for closing Wikinews. Well, I think Wikinews users still have to archive the content since the SPTF's decision doesn't get negated by being dissolved. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:28, 4 February 2026 (UTC) ::Task forces are meant to be short-term groups. Of course it was disbanded when its work was done. And as Sbb says, that doesn't invalidate any of its findings or negate any of its recommendations. ::BTW, it's always been the Board of Trustees for the Wikimedia Foundation, and not the SPTF, that will be deciding whether to archive Wikinews. There are about four board meetings a year, and they also pass resolutions outside of meetings. The most recent meeting was in December, so it's possible that the decision has already been taken, but from a general how-boards-work POV, I'd actually expect it to happen in the next meeting. They'll probably want to make that decision before they set the budget for the next year (which is traditionally their second meeting of the calendar year), because their decision might affect the budget (e.g., one-time expenses if they decided to support a fork to a new organization). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 22:47, 4 February 2026 (UTC) :::A bit of a late reply, but I do think it's safe to say Wikinews is dead. Despite issues with the consultation process, I don't think there's anything saving it now (and like you I also expect the decision to come anytime in the next upcoming month or two). But I do really hope that Board takes feedback from this, were a similar task force in the future to be appointed (and definitely not with 2 sanctioned/self-sanctioned members and 1 very inactive user out of 6). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:47, 6 February 2026 (UTC) ::::The task force only had [[metawiki:Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Committee/Sister_Projects_Task_Force#c-Victoria-20230907090500-Result|five]] non-Board members on it. One is a former WMF board trustee, one is a former steward, one practically is the French Wiktionary, and the other two I don't know well. One of those got into some trouble last year, but if it were possible for the WMF to magically know, in 2023, that an editor would be desysopped in 2025, then I think those powers could probably be put to better use than merely not appointing him to a temporary committee. (Victoria, who posted the list of appointed volunteers, is a community-selected WMF board trustee, having been a top vote-getter in 2021 and 2024. If you think that's a problem [I don't], then remember that the next time you hear someone saying that all WMF trustees should be elected by editors.) [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 06:14, 7 February 2026 (UTC) :::::It's a problem, but not one that I think can actually be easily solved. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:16, 7 February 2026 (UTC) ::::::Late to the conversation. I wouldn't give much too much thought about the composition of the task force members. The task force selects members themselves without an open election so it's basically a cabal/echo chamber. New vacancies were not advertised and simply appointed via a secret process. I have given a bigger breakdown on why the task force failed (and not just from Wikinews's perspective) in [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Requests_for_comment/Closure_of_Sister_Project_Task_Force&diff=prev&oldid=29046319 this comment]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 14:04, 17 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::I wonder what makes you think that task force "failed". I suspect that they achieved the only thing they were really meant to do. :::::::For that matter, what makes you think there were any "new vacancies"? Unlike the US Supreme Court, task forces don't have a set, limited size. If the group is working closely with someone, then it makes sense to make them be part of the group. The second most senior person for the WMF's entire technical division could not be easily replaced by any volunteer contributor, so your realistic choices are "appoint him", "keep it a secret", or "have an election just for show, with all the other candidates disqualified because they can't do what he can (e.g., assign WMF staff to study technical migration plans)". Which would you choose under those circumstances? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:34, 17 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I'll keep my reply here short since I have written extensively in the linked comment on Meta. The objective of the sister project was immense. It was, for the first time, allowing non-trustees to determine whether to open new sister project(s). At the same time, it's going to determine, for the very first time*, whether a project be closed. You absolutely need to ensure that the task force selection process is representative of the community and not selected through backdoor channels or knowing the right people because the result and impact is immense. The failure of the task force in both objectives further fracture the Wikinews community and set the adoption of new sister project process back by at least 2-3 years while proposals have been waiting for 7 years (and we're complaining about [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/10/17/new-user-trends-on-wikipedia/ drop in human traffic because of AI] while ignoring new ideas and projects that ''could'' counter the drop). Not to mention that the conduct by some of the selected task force members were less then stellar to say the least. ::::::::<nowiki>*</nowiki> [https://sep11.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page The September 11 memorial wiki] was the first (and I believe the only time) a WMF non-language wiki be closed. But it's not at the same level and prominence as Wikinews. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 14:17, 19 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::::* I don't think the objective was immense. I suspect that the actual, if unwritten, objective was to figure out whether Wikinews should be closed. The founder of Wikinews thought it was a failed experiment some 15 years ago. People have been talking about closing it for approximately forever. If you'd said to me five years ago, and especially at any point after [[User:Pi zero|Pi zero]] died, "Huh, the Board is setting up a committee to look at opening and closing non-Wikipedias", my first thought would have been "I bet they'll be looking at finally getting rid of Wikinews". This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention to Wikinews. :::::::::* The SPTF made ''recommendations'' to a Board committee. They did not make ''decisions''. There have always been non-trustees making recommendations. It's now up to the committee to vote on whether to take this recommendation, or a different one, to the Board for a vote. (There are also [[wmnoc:conf/dblists/closed.dblist|131 other closed wikis]].) :::::::::* I don't agree that all stakeholders have to be at the table when the question is whether to fire one of the stakeholders for under-performance. I bet you wouldn't expect that for a real-world job, either. :::::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:32, 19 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Heya, long time no write here. Just some points: ::::::::::I was an advisor in the SPTF, not a full member, only BoT members had voting rights in the SPTF. In the limited meetings I attended, decisions were already made, so my contributions were minimal, mainly promoting community consultations about their decisions, which proved ineffective since SPTF decisions were pre-determined. ::::::::::Upon my sanction, I was immediately removed, missing subsequent meetings. While I agree that sanctioned individuals shouldn't be part of such bodies, at the time I still had community trust and always focused on small communities. ::::::::::Btw, there was a proposal for a [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Requests_for_comment/Sister_Projects_Committee Sister Projects Committee] (SPC); I suggest promoting initiatives like this, because WMF should not have task forces that override community wishes. ::::::::::Cya~ [[User:Galahad|Galahad]] ([[User talk:Galahad|''sasageyo!'']])^{([[:es::User talk:Galahad|''esvoy'']])} 03:47, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::I think the WMF should override some community wishes, because some of them are bad. Five or ten years ago, the WMF had to override a community decision to block all "out" gay editors on sight. Before that, they had to explain to another community that it wasn't okay for them to punish women for editing articles about sex, even if their culture thought that was immodest behavior. Each community must meet the minimum standards, even if it "wishes" to do otherwise. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:50, 26 March 2026 (UTC) == Global ban for Faster than Thunder == Hello, this message is to notify that [[User:Faster than Thunder|Faster than Thunder]] has been nominated for a global ban at [[m:Requests for comment/Global ban for Faster than Thunder]]. You are receiving this notification as required per the [[m:global ban|global ban]] policy as they have made at least 1 edit on this wiki. Thanks, //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:49, 22 March 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|Asamboi}} Also not sure if anyone has alerted you on FtT's latest misdeeds with off-wiki harassment, but some of it does involve you (happy to send evidence by email if you want) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:43, 22 March 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks for the heads-up. I was blissfully unaware, but I would appreciate it if you could email me the details. 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[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:17, 29 March 2026 (UTC) == Goodbye, Wikinews == As per the latest announcement on [[:m:Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard#Board_of_Trustees_Approves_Closure_of_Wikinews|the Board of Trustees noticeboard]], Wikinews will be set to read-only from May 4, 2026. Given that it's unlikely there will be any new news articles from now, I've removed the link accordingly on [[Template:WikivoyageSister]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:37, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :Thanks. I've done the same where I can and made relevant [[phab:]] tasks. I still have the vain hope that we can come back some day: if Wikivoyage can be adopted, Wikinews could be re-adopted. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 06:22, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :There are several proposals to fork it to a new site; at least two groups appear to have plausible proposals, and everyone wants to get the rights to the trademarks (which the WMF has previously refused, but at some level, everything's negotiable). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:47, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think we should link non-Wikimedia projects on {{tl|WikivoyageSister}}, though. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:15, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:20, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm shocked to see this. Why can't we let enough users, to contribute to Wikinews, despite being in a normal state? In my own opinion, Wikinews should be kept active and editable. This project was launched in November 8, 2004, crazy that it lasted for about 22 years! '''Are there any WMF projects closed down also in the past, besides Wikinews anyway?''' Further beyond, I believe that a lot of users, are active on Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and here in Wikivoyage, rather than the Wikinews as of 2026. To have a feeling, I'm definitely going to miss this project, after it got set permanently to read-only mode. Unfortunately, there are not going to have as many articles or stories reviewed, since I heard from the WMF that this site only had about 2-3 reviewers a month. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 03:44, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::The only other one is [[:m:Sep11Wiki]]. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:52, 2 April 2026 (UTC) :::More than 100 wikis have been shut down/made read-only over the years. However, AFAIK this is the first time that an entire multilingual content project has been shut down. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:05, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It is. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 01:32, 3 April 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Exactly, the first one for entire multilingual content project to shut down. But do you know another the reason on why did Wikinews shut down? We all read this announcement from the the Board of Trustees noticeboard, and I seen these responses that they consider migrating to Miraheze. Although there were some feedback, I believe that there should be more users contributing to Wikinews, since there are not much them active on this project. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 21:48, 3 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::This is the reason that Wikinews shut down: The Wikinews project was a failure. ::::::Success would have looked like: ::::::* Many writers ::::::* Many new articles ::::::* Prompt reviews ::::::* Many readers ::::::What they had was: ::::::* Few writers ::::::* Few new articles ::::::* Slow and unfinished reviews ::::::* Few readers ::::::These are wonderful people. They worked very hard. But unfortunately, it did not succeed. Not everything we try is successful. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:13, 3 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Thank you. Having few writers, news articles, and readers, is very shocking to me, since how much news stories and articles, can be accessible throughout the Internet under Google Search Engine, such as CNN, BBC, NBC News, The New York Times, Daily Mail, Voyage, Vox, Wired, NPR, SFGate, ESPN, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Huffpost, Daily News, and Forbes, which are read by millions of people. '''I don't understand the lower view count for Wikinews articles, despite being a free project since 2004.''' I guess that this project was a failure, and need to migrate to Miraheze. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 03:07, 5 April 2026 (UTC) ::Today is the final day of Wikinews, with the final article at [[:n:Wikimedia Foundation closes Wikinews after 21 years]] – rest in peace, and hopefully the community finds a good alternative to hosting Wikinews. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:20, 4 May 2026 (UTC) === Wikinews === Hi all. The sister project Wikinews was scheduled to close in May. For context, each new page on that wiki is a news report and a few days after the event, unlike Wikipedia, it gets read-only and no longer editable. There were user engagement issues because it was hard to get new pages approved when there are only 2 or 3 reviewers active and news is not approved if it is over a week old , and also users lack awareness who else is from their own continent, do not make meaningful connections. Main complaint from WMF is "Wikipedia does such a great job at news writing anyway" though I personally do not agree with it, their page format is not a news report as it stays editable forever and one page actually is an encyclopedic history page and not about one event. plus Wikinews allows photo essays about super local events which Wikipedia does not. I think they are all valuable additions to meet the content freedom and knowledge freedom mission of the Wikimedia movement. Link: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard#Board_of_Trustees_Approves_Closure_of_Wikinews And I am wondering if it would be suitable to make a News: namespace here and, unlike what Wikinews did, try to aggressively make visual maps of where the events are, as well as where the users are from (they add a point on a map and there is a map of all events, and another map with all users). Now with the Kartographer feature this may be visually appealing and doable from programming point of view. Maybe that helps users to connect better and also then Wikinews does not have to move to external site like miraheze. For wikivoyage this could mean a bit more traffic and maybe more users expanding the pages about travel destinations. Main software difference is usage of FlaggedRevs in that namespace and the volunteer peer reviewers would need to apply for access to be allowed to approve or decline page revisions. this was not yet discussed within Wikinews itself and I am just wondering what you think. Hoping this is helpful and you can support or give some ideas. Many thanks. [[User:Gryllida|Gryllida]] ([[User talk:Gryllida|talk]]) 09:17, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :I'm not sure WV is the best place for generic news. Sure, most of the time news is about some place on the Earth, but likely there aren't enough people here (interested) to do any significant reviews? Thus probably quite a bit of politics stuff (which we seem to actively avoid around here) would flow in... :Maybe if we agreed that it's only news about local events (festivals, happenings, temporary exhibitions) and not "random events" (protests, wars, natural disasters...)? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:46, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::That might makes sense if local events like festivals, happenings and temporary exhibitions are covered here, and we already cover international ones like [[Olympic Games]], [[FIFA World Cup]], [[World's Fair]], etc. Protests, wars and disasters may be covered, but they should be restricted to official advisories, which directly affect travel. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 09:55, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::I agree that posting news here is a big stretch, but for what it's worth, about a half-dozen Wikipedias host their own local version of Wikinews. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 11:13, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :Last I heard, the WMF will not install FlaggedRevisions on any more wikis, so if that's a requirement, then this idea is doomed. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:46, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Gryllida|Gryllida]] Goodbye, Wikinews! We will miss you. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 03:45, 2 April 2026 (UTC) == Wiki Loves Bangla 2026 has started, Join Now! == <div style="padding:15px; font-size:120%; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0; border:2px solid #c90023; background-color:#FFFFFF;color:var(--color-base-fixed,#202122); border-radius:8px;"> [[File:Wiki Loves Bangla wordmark logo-en.svg|right|100px|frameless|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025]] Hello, We are excited to announce that [[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|Wiki Loves Bangla 2026]] has started! This year’s theme focuses on '''Bengal festivals''', inviting participants to capture and share images and videos of the diverse cultural celebrations across Bengal. '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla|Wiki Loves Bangla]]''' is an international photography contest on Wikimedia Commons aimed at documenting Bengali culture and heritage worldwide. It is organised annually as part of the [[meta:Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program|Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program]], with a dedicated theme each year. '''How You Can Participate''', it's easy and simple, and every upload contributes to the world's largest free knowledge repository: [[File:পাতি মাছরাঙ্গা (Alcedo atthis), জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান ঢাকা.jpg|thumb|right|200px|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025|Winning image from Wiki Loves Bangla 2025. ''Attribution: [[User:Ashraf747|Ashraf747]] / [[CreativeCommons:by-sa/4.0|CC BY-SA 4.0]]'']] * '''Capture''': Take photos or videos of Bengal festivals. * '''Upload''': Share your files to Wikimedia Commons between '''14 April and 15 May 2026'''. * '''Win''': A total of '''USD 1,100''' in prizes. Ready to get started? [https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:UploadWizard&uselang=bn&campaign=Wlbangla Click here to upload your media], or visit the [[Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|main project page]] for full details. Your contributions help document and preserve Bengal’s rich cultural heritage for the world. For any questions, email us or join our [https://t.me/WikiLovesBangla Telegram group]. Warm regards,<br> '''Wiki Loves Bangla Team'''. <nowiki>#WikiLovesBangla</nowiki> </div> [[User:Moheen|<span style="text-shadow:#8b9dc3 3px 3px 2px;"><span style="font family:'All Things Pink'" color="#3b5998"><b>~ Moheen</b></span></span>]] [[User Talk:Moheen|^{(keep talking)}]] 20:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :I hope the event is a smashing success! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 22 April 2026 (UTC) ::Seconded, would be even more amazing if some of those photos submitted can be used in some of our articles here. Either way, all the best, [[User:Moheen|Moheen]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC) ndqij2mut3mr4ymk52tv96c0rcsm3we 5289428 5289422 2026-06-08T11:14:40Z SHB2000 2248002 sweep from [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub]] 5289428 wikitext text/x-wiki {{talkarchive}} {{Travellers' pub archive}} == Enable change tags for anonymous users == Currently only logged in users can apply tags via edits that come through the API. I'd like to start tagging edits from the listing editor with a special tag "wikivoyage-listingeditor". This will allow easy review of listing editor contributions in RecentChanges and Watchlist (e.g. https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?hidebots=1&hidecategorization=1&tagfilter=wikivoyage-listingeditor&limit=500&days=30&title=Special%3ARecentChanges&urlversion=2) To enable this, I need community consensus per [[wikitech:Wikimedia_site_requests#Lifecycle_of_a_request]] Please let me know if you have any objections by February 1st 2026. If not I'll go ahead with the changes needed to support this. Thanks for your input! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 17:52, 16 January 2026 (UTC) :I '''support''' this, which should be fairly uncontroversial. The only real way to tell at the moment whether someone used the listing editor is the formatting of the edit summary, but changetags are far better in my opinion for this. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:10, 16 January 2026 (UTC) :I '''support''' this. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:07, 17 January 2026 (UTC) ::I '''support''' it. We had it in it:voy (now disabled) and it was useful especially during the initial phase to find & correct erroneous behavior caused by temporary bugs. [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 14:50, 21 January 2026 (UTC) :::One curiosity: in it:voy we have the tag "Listing Editor" "Defined by the software", while here in en:voy there is "wikivoyage-listingeditor" "Applied manually by users and bots". @[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], I suppose the second one has been created using the Create button. :::Is it correct? Why this difference? Make sense to uniform them? [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:27, 21 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, if you have the ability to uniform them that would be great @[[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]]. I don't seem to have that permission! I don't mind what the tag is - as long as one exists! :-) [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 00:52, 26 January 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], since I wasn't able to modify the one in it:voy (because it's "Defined by the software"), I've substitute the one in en:voy. Now both tags are "Listing Editor". [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 08:26, 26 January 2026 (UTC) * '''Support''' per others. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:27, 21 January 2026 (UTC) == Discussion on Meta about problematic project to edit Wikivoyage == I think this needs more visibility, so I'm posting the link here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event_talk:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria/Wikivoyage Maybe some of you will want to read the project page and the discussion I'm having with Lucy Iwuala. I don't mean for anyone to gang up on her, so don't do that, but I shouldn't be speaking into a void with none of you knowing what we're discussing. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:24, 30 December 2025 (UTC) :I've joined the discussion. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:28, 30 December 2025 (UTC) :eugh not another one of these expeditions. Were we informed of this as per local [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] policy? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 18:49, 30 December 2025 (UTC) ::This is the Nigerian project we've been dealing with recently, not yet another one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:13, 30 December 2025 (UTC) ::: We had [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub/2024#Wikivoyage and WikiForHumanRights|this conversation before]] in April 2024. As I pointed out in ''that'' conversation back then, someone who's unfamiliar with our project didn't do consultation with the community before running an event. This time it looks like a "good intention, bad execution" event. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 04:43, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::I’d argue that there is a limit for how much we should tolerate events that are in good intentions. These events only waste time from project regulars trying to clean up all their mess for limited new travel content. If these bad executions are repeated (as has been the case with various Nigeria expeditions from this same group of editors), I sadly think we shouldn’t hesitate to potentially explore implementing community bans. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:37, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::What is a community ban and how could it be done? I'm not seeing it. Besides, the whole problem is that we didn't know about this project in advance, so it took us a while to deduce what was happening and figure out how much of it was plagiarism and/or violated [[WV:What is an article]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:47, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::Community ban is basically synonymous with a user ban. There’s a few other things Lucy has done that I do not feel the slightest comfortable with her organizing an event on this project that I will nominate her for a user ban when I come home. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:40, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::At least she is willing to talk to us. If she were banned, there's a real risk that someone unwilling to talk to us could replace her. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:41, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::Well if she is banned then she won’t be able to host an event like that in the first place. <span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 17:14, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::::She has stated that she wasn't in charge of the event. Make sure you have the right target. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::Right, I stand corrected then. I’ll have to fully look into it when I get back. <span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 18:00, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::I disagree with bannng Lucy. In the discussion, she's been cooperative and is doing what we are asking. The issues the Nigeria team have made are genuine mistakes, not bad faith vandalism, and can be corrected in the future if the event is repeated. :::::::::::The consequences of our discussion, currently leaning positive, would be completely soured by a userban of (one of?) the leaders/organizers of the event. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 18:35, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::Lucy sits on the [[meta:Grants:Committees|Regional Grants Committee]]. Members on the committee {{tq|make funding decisions for grant applications in the regions, providing knowledge and expertise to applicants '''to support successful movement activities'''}} (emphasis are mine). I think we all agree that this event is harmful to Wikivoyage and unsuccessful due to most articles created being out-of-scope or copyright violations. Although the role is likely voluntary (i.e. not compensated), the event was covered by [[meta:WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria#Prizes|prizes]] that is likely paid through a grant by WMF. Given that she [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Lucy_Iwuala edited] this project, she really should have known what is acceptable and what isn't, and should have proactively identified these issues with the event organizer. Is there a way to communicate to grants team that inexperienced editors with minimal Wikivoyage editing should consult with the community first and seek approval prior to approving the grant? In my real life work, I evaluate grants on [[Northern Canada]] research projects that includes Indigenous population. If the proposal doesn't consult with the stakeholders and local community members, the grant proposal gets a really low score or downright rejected. [[User:Piotrus]]/[[User:Hanyangprofessor2]] does his classes the proper way: [[User talk:Hanyangprofessor2#Articles being edited by my students this semester|giving us a heads-up in advance]], helps communicate rules to students and resolve issues soon after it emerges. This is the proper way to run engagement events. The WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria is a bad example of how an event was run (no notice, organizer abandons their duty to monitor, community has to spend time and effort to cleanup). How can a member of the regional grants committee not spot this issue? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 15:53, 1 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::Why is no Wikivoyager on the Regional Grants Committee? Is there a way to appeal above their heads? Who is just above them on the Wikimedia hierarchy? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:48, 1 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::According to [[meta:Wikimedia Foundation/Advancement/Community Growth/Community Resources and Partnerships]], that will probably be [[User:FNartey (WMF)]] and [[User:WBuloso-WMF]] for Sub-Saharan Africa region where Nigeria belongs to. Though I don't know whether having a Wikivoyager on Regional Grants Committee would do much if they weren't specifically tasked to review a grant proposal involving Wikivoyage component. We may need to consider on a project level if we (as Wikivoyage community) should only ban editing events targetting Nigeria pages in Wikivoyage or all regional grants that include Wikivoyage as an event in their proposals. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 05:43, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::How would we ban any of these projects effectively if a huge part of the problem is that we usually don't know about them in advance and just figure out they're going on because of the nature of a group of recent edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:52, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Grants are usually not given if the lead organisers are blocked on at least one project with good reason, which is why I've brought it up in this thread before (though I now realise that wasn't super obvious). Or we could potentially explore making [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] a full policy (a step up from a guideline) and mandate the notification (or the organisers risk facing a block, hindering their ability for future grants). Saves us a lot of time cleaning up their mess. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:21, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Absolutely. Let's make that a policy going forward and make it absolutely clear that they need to get and take into account our input while the project is proposed and not later. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:06, 4 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Sure, I will propose this at [[Wikivoyage talk:Organising events]] after dinner. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Could this be framed such that it's a requirement for grants involving Wikivoyage from the grant side without needing to change guideline on our side? We're already a small project and I don't want to impose more roadblocks to innocent event organizers who will further bring more editors to our project just because WMF grant recipients didn't follow the rules. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 05:32, 4 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::It would be good if it could, but as [[User:AlasdairW]] pointed out, this project was not funded, yet it still caused havoc on this site. So requiring due consultations for funding is '''not''' sufficient. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:13, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::I think you had a mix-up. The project that kickstarted this conversation (and that Lucy offered training), [[meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria (ID: 23478676)]] was funded and they received $5000 USD for the project. The project that was '''<u>not</u>''' funded was [[meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge (ID: 23652107)]], which was proposed by a different, more knowledgeable WV contributor and I don't think anyone here was questioning the activities of the unfunded project. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 22:29, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::It seems obvious that any project that wants to make substantial edits to a WMF project like Wikivoyage should consult with the community. WMF has a long history of accepting poor grants, some of then little better than scams, as long as they come from Global South or some broadly understood unpriviliged group :( This is just one of many, many examples (and that coincides with their reduction of funding to important stuff like WikiJournals). Now, everything can be done better, and nothing is perfect; so it would be nice to figure we can improve this. Side note: I do not get any funds for my class project, in case anyone is wondering, it's all done by me in my capacity as the volunteer (the university doesn't care either). One would hope that folks who actually get $$$ for this could try to at least match volunteers... [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 06:06, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::{{ping|OhanaUnited}} I agree that what's happened is wrong &mdash; I'm only advocating against banning the organizer, not for supporting the event in its current state. I agree that we need to see changes from participating events. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 17:31, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] and also for the record, I feel like you have other personal grudges or whatever that hinders you from approaching this issue from a a neutral point of view even when it is clearly stated that this project was not organised by me neither was the page in question created by me. I find this offensive and would appreciate you approach this discussion neutrally without getting me mix-up in issues and if perhaps you have a personal problem with me, I suggest you reach out to me via my email, let's discuss rather than tarnishing my image and my name. :::::::::And for the record, based on this long thread, it is obvious that the people engaging in this thread has limited knowledge of the roles of Regional Funding Committee member with regards to Rapid Fund. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 13:06, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::You are the only name on that page that we recognized, you have a fair amount of experience on this site, yet you don't seem to understand basic things about it and instructed participants in a way that clearly did not produce good results. No-one has a "grudge" against you, and if you're mad at us for having this discussion that you didn't know about, you now understand how we feel about your being involved in the planning of an event that caused havoc here without ever informing us about its existence! There is no userban thread for you and if you notice, most of the discussion was against the idea and in my opinion it was dropped, but you are not helping yourself by how you reacted here, but more importantly by not even promising to give us advance notice of any future Wikivoyage-editing event you are involved with or know about! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:35, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::You [Lucy] also couldn't even have the basic courtesy to even admit your projects were problematic. I did indeed drop the idea, but now your behaviour in this thread by failure to take responsibility makes me reconsider, certainly not helped by your past track record either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:35, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] now you keep on getting me mixed-up once more. Now, I see no reason to claim ownership of project I am a trainer to and not even the creator of the page in question. I didn't see you dropping the idea in any of your comments so far and you have proven me right again that you might have a personal disposition in this context, hence your insistence on dragging me in to take responsibility for an action that has been specifically stated that I was not the originator of. ::::::::::::And I still say it again, if you have personal issue with me, do well to use my email and get me in the know rather than making allegation of past track record I am yet to figure out. It will be better you present your case in a clear statement so that I will admit my error than dragging my name to the mud. I expect that is what assuming good faith interprets to. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 22:15, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::Instead of being defensive, you should confront the fact that there have been 3 major editing events involving but organized from outside this site having to do with Africa, and instead of helping us have a larger amount of reliable coverage of that vast continent, all 3 events have been disasters. You have given us no reason to hope that you will inform us at any point about another such event, if you are part of it or know about it. So what are we supposed to think about you? And now you're picking fights here, which -is- a basis for a userban nomination if someone wants to start one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:37, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::I'm pretty convinced at this point that Lucy isn't [[WV:NOTHERE|here to build a travel guide]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:43, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::...and now [[Wikivoyage:User_ban_nominations#Lucy_Iwuala|done]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:16, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::Hi @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] I responded to your suggestion of reaching out to the community and informing them about an upcoming WV event [[metawiki:Event_talk:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria/Wikivoyage|here]]. And from all my interaction with the community right from the onset of my contributing to the WV, I don't think there has been any point at which corrections are suggested and I declined. ::::::::::::::What @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] translated as my fight is my requesting for what crime I committed that was not part of the current discussion he brought up. Which would have saved us all the stress if he had stated it earlier. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 23:50, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] in this instance, I can only interpret is as a grudge as what I also expected from whoever that tagged me to first check who created the page in question and not just the name which was stated as TRAINER. If you can also go back to that discussion thread I responded of taking your advice into consideration and the next thing I saw is a question of what do I mean. Now tell me where I am getting it wrong in my response. Corrections were dished out which I also adhered to and even going to the said page to delete what was added by the user and now you are telling me that I am not compliant. :::::::::::Your bringing this up here and saying that you're not bringing it up for me to be ganged up is quite understood, but I also believe that I should have been tagged so that I will be able to follow the conversation and clarify whatever accusation that will likely come out from this discussion. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 22:24, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] before you go ahead and make this kind of accusation (which I will interpret it as), I would also appreciate you go ahead and list out other ATROCITIES I have committed that would warrant me a ban so that I and others will know about it. I will also, expect you to adhere to the friendly space policy when you start listing out all my sins. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 12:53, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I'm sorry, but I don't believe you're in any position to talk about "adhering to the friendly space" when in that same breath you try to hunt for a possible conflict with another Wikivoyager. Not to mention that it's all about a message that they, just a few hours later, [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub#c-SHB2000-20251231180000-Ikan_Kekek-20251231175000 admitted being wrong about]. Others have already suggested you familiarise yourself more with our project. I would like to suggest for you to add [[WV:FUN]] to your essential reading. Cherry-picking remarks just to get angry at someone is unbcoming of anyone with any kind of authority. <br/> <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 22:18, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::@[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] I didn't see any form of resolution on the part of @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] based on his response as when he was being informed that I was not actually the one that created this page. Now, for any none Wikivoyager stumbling on this thread, it is quite obvious that his response in this discussion is not one borne out of correction, as his first statement capture... as if I am on their radar and now is a perfect time to go at it, hence my citing the friendly space policy which I believe in this scenario I did not see being adhered to. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 22:31, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::SHB can defend himself if he so desires. I'm not here to do that for him. I like to think I know him pretty well though, and I belive he will not throw baseless accusations out into the open like that. I invite him to back them up if he wishes to. ::::::::::It's your behaviour that I commented about though. I'd suggest you reflect on that instead of others' behaviour. This started as a simple discussion which you've now made all about yourself. We're all [[WV:NOTHERE|here to make a travel guide]]. How about you? <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 22:56, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Lucy, I'm sorry, but did you somehow completely glaze over [[Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub#c-SHB2000-20251231180000-Ikan_Kekek-20251231175000|this]]? And I concur that if you're going to cite the [[m:Friendly space policies|Friendly space policy]], you should at least apply the same courtesy to others yourself (which also, by the way, is a guideline for in-person events, ''not'' on-wiki, where our [[WV:FUN|own policy]] takes precedent). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:20, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] I read this. I also expect fairness to be allowed to clear myself from whatever that you already allotted me. And if seeking for clarity on what you have mixed me up with is now tagged as fighting, then I wonder how one can clarify herself from issues like this. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 23:32, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Sure: [[:w:en:User_talk:Lucy_Iwuala#Wikipedia_and_copyright|serious copyright violations on enwiki]], [[:w:en:User_talk:Lucy_Iwuala#Paid_editing|suspected paid editing]] (and your behaviour in that thread is the exact same you're exhibiting here...some things don't change I guess?) and writing an [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025|AI-generated U4C nomination]] (these are all things I found within 2 minutes). All of these things only waste the community's time, and while these are cross-wiki, what it demonstrates to us is that your behaviour fundamentally has not changed. We're a much smaller community and have fewer resources to be dealing with disruptive behaviour – disruptive behaviour you seem to be overtly defensive of, as indicated by your replies to Ikan. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:30, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] I'm glad you're bringing all these up here. Which I believe would have been very fair of you to have pointed it out all these while so that I can know where I err. I also believe that each of the pages tagged has my responses for everyone to read. :::::::::As for my response to the current discussion, I am sure my response [[metawiki:Event_talk:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria/Wikivoyage|here]] can also clarify on the overtly defensive description. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 23:38, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::Even when events are badly organized, they have the potential to bring us new long-term contributors. There is value to us being hospitable even when we have to enforce important rules. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::In theory, but can you think of any truly helpful users who have become regulars as a result of bad projects organized outside of Wikivoyage without consultation with us? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:06, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::Agreed, the number of new productive long-term editors we’ve gained from these poorly :::::::managed Nigerian expeditions is zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:04, 1 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::To be fair, though, that's true of any expedition with a specified time duration, including the previous one in South Korea. However, that expedition still had a great impact on our coverage in several Asian countries. ::::::::To answer the question above, I agree that poorly organized projects won't create helpful contributors. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 06:26, 1 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::And to be fair, I don't think any of my students became contributors (I don't keep tabs, but at least here, we would notice them). 99.99% of such projects pretty much are about one off effor; a few folks can make an occasional edit here and there, but to get a proper highly active volunteer, that's... one in a million? Don't expect it to happen. [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 06:08, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It's probably less than that, since Wiki Edu classes have had fewer than a million students and more than one reasonably active long-term editor (maybe not consistently 100 edits/month, but more than 100 edits/year). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:48, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For editor numbers to live (or die) by, see [[w:en:User:WhatamIdoing/I am going to die]]. Don't panic at the title; this is more contemplation of mortality, and not for immediate action. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:49, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::I had forgotten the specifics of that thread - thanks for linking it! But this has been a repeated problem with campaigns to add content on places in Africa without discussion on Wikivoyage beforehand. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:37, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::I have been looking at some of the grant applications on [[:meta:Grants:Regions/Sub-Saharan Africa]]. One of the questions being answered in applications is "11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community." Some application have said that they announced their plans on [[:meta:Talk:Wikimedia User Group Nigeria]], which does appear to get any actual feedback. :::I think we need to have a clear policy on how we expect to be consulted before grant applications are submitted. This could be an addition to [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] or a separate similar page. It would be better to have a dedicated page for the consultation rather than doing this in the pub. Then anybody can readily note an objection if a grant application is made for something involving WV without consultation - members of a grant committee should be able to quickly see whether or not our policy has been followed. :::Fortunately [[:meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge (ID: 23652107)]] has a status of Not funded. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:16, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Thanks very much for looking into this and for your thoughts! I think it's fine for there to be a dedicated page to discuss possible editing events that would take place on or include Wikivoyage, but the thread on that page should also be linked here or possibly on Requests for comment for greater visibility. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Yeah, that's helpful. [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] would be a good place to put that information, but in that case, we ought to discuss elevating that page from guideline to policy. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 17:30, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::[[File:Ladder of citizen participation, Sherry Arnstein.tiff|thumb|Level of participation, borrowed from [[:w:Public participation (decision making)]]]] I think I found the grant page for the current funded project, which is [[meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria (ID: 23478676)]]. It lists {{u|semmy1960}} as the applicant and Lucy being the trainer and reviewer for Wikivoyage. semmy1960 [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AContributions&target=Semmy1960&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&limit=50 only has 191 edits in our project and has not edited here since January 2022]. @[[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] Sorry for being blunt here. Posting a notice on the [[meta:Talk:Wikimedia User Group Nigeria]] doesn't really count as consultation or engagement with the community. That page appears to be lightly visited and monitored, as shown by lack of replies in overwhelming majority of the 580+ conversations in the past 4 years on that page. This type of informing or consultation ranks low in the public participation, and sometimes characterized as "tokenism" or "checkbox exercise". In my view, the "Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge" (POTK) would have scored higher than the "WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria" (WfHR 2025) that we're discussing because POTK organizer, {{u|Favourdare123}} has more Wikivoyage experience than semmy1960 or Lucy. Favourdare123 [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AContributions&target=Favourdare123&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&limit=50 has over 1000 edits here and last edited in November 2025]. This highlights another uncomfortable question for the grant committee's evaluation process. Why is POTK, a project requiring fewer funding, well-planned and experienced contributor/organizer's rapid grant funding being denied while WMF funds projects with newbies training newbies? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 19:58, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::I've wondered what the criteria the WMF uses for its grants for a similar reason, too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:10, 3 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, thanks for your question. Rapid Funds uses [[m:Grants:Project/Rapid/Review_process|this process and general criteria]] to support review and decisionmaking for this funding program, which is often led by Program Officers on the [[m:Wikimedia Foundation/Advancement/Community Growth/Community Resources and Partnership|Community Resources team]] and sometimes supported by groups of volunteers on the [[m:Regional Fund Committees|Regional Fund Committees]]. We also use certain recommendations to advise and review proposals for common movement events (e.g. [[m:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Recommendations/Editing_Events,_Writing_Contents_and_Content_Campaigns|like these ones for campaigns and writing contests]]) [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] ([[User talk:I JethroBT (WMF)|talk]]) 23:01, 8 January 2026 (UTC)[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::Where do we need to get that clarification from? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:53, 3 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::It sounds like some clarification might be in order to differentiate between "talk to your organization's members" and "talk to the project/website you plan to contribute to". Both of these could be "talk to your community". :::::::I think we should suggest that the grants folks clarify this information in their process. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 22:23, 7 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Might you be able to get their attention? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:04, 7 January 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it would have been better you tagged me in this discussion so that I will also take part in this rather than have my name dragged without my knowledge [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 12:50, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::If [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] is around, he could give us some advice. :::::::::I think what we're looking for is a step in the process that says something like "If you're planning to hold a training event or contest, please add a link showing that you announced this plan on the wikis where the editing will happen"? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:21, 8 January 2026 (UTC) {{od}}I am pinging {{u|WBuloso-WMF}} as the Regional Program Officer related to [[m:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria_(ID:_23478676)|funded project for WikiForHuman Rights in Nigeria event]]. Thanks for this ping around these concerns. As noted above by {{u|AlasdairW}}, the needs for this kind of on-wiki communication are generally addressed by the following question in the proposal: :{{tq|How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.}} Often, this kind of notification includes relevant affiliate members and on-wiki communication notification spaces or listings of events, but the exact places varies depending on the project and Wikimedia community involved. What I am hearing here is a need for applicants to provide more direct notification on Wikivoyage, and potentially to revise the language of this question to make this requirement clearer. To support this, '''what page(s) are best to use for informing Wikivoyage community members about proposed events?''' One other related matter I wanted to note is that community notifications for Rapid Funds ''often result in no community feedback'' for the organizer. This is not necessarily a problem, but we still feel it is important to for organizers to extend an opportunity for community feedback and comments on funded projects where needed. [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] ([[User talk:I JethroBT (WMF)|talk]]) 22:53, 8 January 2026 (UTC) :[[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]], that sounds correct. We think that there needs to be a small clarification in the general process. :This page (our "village pump") is the best, most visible place to post about editing events (or anything, really) for the English Wikivoyage. I believe this is true for all the languages of Wikivoyage, but of course each language requires a separate notification, because they don't read ours, and we don't read theirs. Notifications don't need to be elaborate ("Hey, we're planning an event. See [[m:Link]] if you're interested in the details" will do), though for this particular Wikivoyage, event planners should expect us to give them lots of friendly advice. :I don't think that Willy's account is active here, so the ping probably didn't go through. Please pass him a link in Slack or e-mail when you have a moment. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:30, 9 January 2026 (UTC) ::{{replyto|WhatamIdoing}} Thanks for this response, and I've already contacted him separately about this matter. I also wanted to offer one other consideration for the future. While Wikivoyage is focused on less compared to other Wikimedia projects in funded work, we do see it sometimes come up in proposals. Depending on how many proposals we receive, it could mean that this board will end up receiving a lot of individual notices from organizers. This might be OK for now, but in the future, if it ends up creating a lot of clutter so that it's challenging to read other notices or discussions relevant to Wikivoyage, the community may want to consider designating a separate place in the future specific to proposed events. Just something to keep in mind for the future. [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] ([[User talk:I JethroBT (WMF)|talk]]) 17:59, 9 January 2026 (UTC) :::I think we could handle an average of one notice per week on this board, but if we need to split it off, we might point them at the talk page for [[Wikivoyage:Expeditions]]. :::We have [[Wikivoyage:Welcome]] pages targeted at specific audiences (e.g., Wikipedia editors vs business owners). If you thought it would be helpful, I could write a short page for trainers/event organizers. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:32, 9 January 2026 (UTC) ::::I thought we had agreed above that all proposed events involving edits to this Wikivoyage should be announced on the talk page of [[Wikivoyage:Organizing events]], with a link to the thread here in the Travellers' pub, but let's make a clear decision. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:24, 9 January 2026 (UTC) :::::I had forgotten about that page. Thanks for the link. 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Featured guests will be software developers [[User:Misaochan]] and [[User:RitikaPahwa4444]], and Wiki Project Med chair [[User:Doc James]]. Please see the Café page for more information, including how to attend. <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 07:32, 22 February 2026 (UTC)}} :Nice to see Commons is finally getting a mobile app. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:31, 23 February 2026 (UTC) == wikimedia security breach == Looks like a few moments ago, an attack (I'd rather name it "shooting in your own feet" :-) ) happened and wiki's are in degraded mode. No user javascript ATM. [https://www.reddit.com/r/wikipedia/comments/1rllcdg/comment/o8teq6v/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button More info...] -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 18:33, 5 March 2026 (UTC) :Many wikis were in read-only mode (see [[phab:T419143]]). Glad at least the damage has been reverted. It was a genuine mistake, though; shit happens I guess. Must say though that trying to edit [[m:SRG]] without scripts feels...painful. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:05, 5 March 2026 (UTC) ::The WMF has released a statement about this at [[m:Wikimedia Foundation/Product and Technology/Product Safety and Integrity/March 2026 User Script Incident]]. User .css/.js scripts are back, too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:23, 6 March 2026 (UTC) ::: That statement lacked a lot of details. And of course, one should not be doing testing on prod server. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 18:29, 6 March 2026 (UTC) ::::And running random code with staff privilege on internet connected machines as part of a security review sounds odd in itself, to say the least. I assume they cannot tell too much detail, at that might reveal vulnerabilities, if not in the system itself, at least in how privileges are handled by WMF staff. I still hope that they disclose as much as possible when such vulnerabilities have been handled. The vulnerabilities should be examined as a matter of urgency and dealt with as soon as practicable, but if a culture change is needed, the changes may need time to settle. However, the incident should not be forgotten until such a report is published. This is not a private company where such incidents can be seen as business secrets. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:35, 6 March 2026 (UTC) :::::What I don't understand with all of this is why they needed to load a userscript onto the site js to test it for malicious code. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 6 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::: My understanding is that the malicious code copied itself to the site js, as it was run with sufficient privileges. Otherwise it had just infected the user's (common.)js. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 10 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Could be, yeah (the edits are oversighted and I have no idea what bit of the .js code infected which). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:40, 10 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::There're [[w:Wikipedia:Test Wikipedia|test wikis]] for this reason. At the very least, even after loading this malicious userscript, the vulnerability would only be nuking pages on the test wiki and not on an actual wiki. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 06:44, 8 March 2026 (UTC) == Reply tool down? == (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) Is it just me, or has the reply tool been down for everyone else as well? I'm using Chrome on MacOS. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:57, 12 March 2026 (UTC) :[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], same here, but only on en:voy. In it:voy currently it works. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 11:12, 12 March 2026 (UTC) ::Oh good I'm glad it's not just me going crazy. :P (also have no issues on Meta, at least when viewing [[m:SRG]] and [[m:RFH]]) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:13, 12 March 2026 (UTC) :It's working now. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:19, 12 March 2026 (UTC) == Tone check tool on [[Special:EditChecks]] == I only found out about [[Special:EditChecks]] today, and I must say I'm pretty pleased with the PasteCheck.js script (which warns users for copypasted text). However, underneath it, I notice there's a ToneCheck.js script, which, based on the description, is based on a [[m:Machine learning models/Production/Tone Check|BERT model]], linking to [[m:NPOV]], which is not a policy on Wikivoyage. Is there a way to configure this such that it reflects [[Wikivoyage:Be fair]] instead of NPOV? (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:52, 14 March 2026 (UTC) :That's the Editing team's work, so you want to ping @[[User:Quiddity (WMF)|Quiddity (WMF)]] and @[[User:PPelberg (WMF)|PPelberg (WMF)]]. Because the writing style is intentionally different, we might not want it here. :Several of the usual EditChecks are irrelevant, including '''addReference''' (we want the opposite: warn people if they add any), '''convertReference''' (we have no citation templates), '''externalLink''' (these are wanted), and probably '''yearLink''' (as irrelevant, because there are no articles for any years, and therefore no possibility of linking to the wrong one). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:32, 14 March 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks, both. It looks like the ToneCheck issue is partially covered at [[phab:T419812]] (ToneCheck is only active at 3 pilot-wikipedia projects currently, and only intended for Wikipedias for now), and I'll file some related bug-reports next week about improving the overall clarity/accuracy of that new Special page for non-Wikipedias. [[User:Quiddity (WMF)|Quiddity (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Quiddity (WMF)|talk]]) 19:31, 14 March 2026 (UTC) ::+1, @[[User:Quiddity (WMF)|Quiddity (WMF)]]: thank you for making us aware of this issue, @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] + @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]. You should notice this fixed before this week is over. ::''See [[phab:T420124]] for more details.'' [[User:PPelberg (WMF)|PPelberg (WMF)]] ([[User talk:PPelberg (WMF)|talk]]) 23:10, 16 March 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you, [[User:PPelberg (WMF)|Peter]]! Is there a timeline available for when such tools will be rolled out to non-Wikipedia projects? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:59, 16 March 2026 (UTC) ::::[[phab:T420124]] is tagged for [[phab:project/view/8535/|1.46.0-wmf.20]], which is scheduled for [[wikitech:Deployments#Wednesday, March 18]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:35, 17 March 2026 (UTC) :::::Just to be clear, tomorrow's the date when the list will stop showing all the things that aren't being used here. Actually getting more of them to be useful here will take much longer. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:15, 18 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::Ah, right, I see. Thanks for the insight, though. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:05, 18 March 2026 (UTC) == Sister Projects Task Force (SPTF) disbanded == In some welcoming news, [[m:Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Committee/Sister_Projects_Task_Force#January_2026|finally]]! (these were the guys who ran the public consultation for closing Wikinews) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:54, 3 February 2026 (UTC) :The SPTF is disbanded after running the public consultation for closing Wikinews. Well, I think Wikinews users still have to archive the content since the SPTF's decision doesn't get negated by being dissolved. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:28, 4 February 2026 (UTC) ::Task forces are meant to be short-term groups. Of course it was disbanded when its work was done. And as Sbb says, that doesn't invalidate any of its findings or negate any of its recommendations. ::BTW, it's always been the Board of Trustees for the Wikimedia Foundation, and not the SPTF, that will be deciding whether to archive Wikinews. There are about four board meetings a year, and they also pass resolutions outside of meetings. The most recent meeting was in December, so it's possible that the decision has already been taken, but from a general how-boards-work POV, I'd actually expect it to happen in the next meeting. They'll probably want to make that decision before they set the budget for the next year (which is traditionally their second meeting of the calendar year), because their decision might affect the budget (e.g., one-time expenses if they decided to support a fork to a new organization). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 22:47, 4 February 2026 (UTC) :::A bit of a late reply, but I do think it's safe to say Wikinews is dead. Despite issues with the consultation process, I don't think there's anything saving it now (and like you I also expect the decision to come anytime in the next upcoming month or two). But I do really hope that Board takes feedback from this, were a similar task force in the future to be appointed (and definitely not with 2 sanctioned/self-sanctioned members and 1 very inactive user out of 6). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:47, 6 February 2026 (UTC) ::::The task force only had [[metawiki:Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Committee/Sister_Projects_Task_Force#c-Victoria-20230907090500-Result|five]] non-Board members on it. One is a former WMF board trustee, one is a former steward, one practically is the French Wiktionary, and the other two I don't know well. One of those got into some trouble last year, but if it were possible for the WMF to magically know, in 2023, that an editor would be desysopped in 2025, then I think those powers could probably be put to better use than merely not appointing him to a temporary committee. (Victoria, who posted the list of appointed volunteers, is a community-selected WMF board trustee, having been a top vote-getter in 2021 and 2024. If you think that's a problem [I don't], then remember that the next time you hear someone saying that all WMF trustees should be elected by editors.) [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 06:14, 7 February 2026 (UTC) :::::It's a problem, but not one that I think can actually be easily solved. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:16, 7 February 2026 (UTC) ::::::Late to the conversation. I wouldn't give much too much thought about the composition of the task force members. The task force selects members themselves without an open election so it's basically a cabal/echo chamber. New vacancies were not advertised and simply appointed via a secret process. I have given a bigger breakdown on why the task force failed (and not just from Wikinews's perspective) in [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Requests_for_comment/Closure_of_Sister_Project_Task_Force&diff=prev&oldid=29046319 this comment]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 14:04, 17 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::I wonder what makes you think that task force "failed". I suspect that they achieved the only thing they were really meant to do. :::::::For that matter, what makes you think there were any "new vacancies"? Unlike the US Supreme Court, task forces don't have a set, limited size. If the group is working closely with someone, then it makes sense to make them be part of the group. The second most senior person for the WMF's entire technical division could not be easily replaced by any volunteer contributor, so your realistic choices are "appoint him", "keep it a secret", or "have an election just for show, with all the other candidates disqualified because they can't do what he can (e.g., assign WMF staff to study technical migration plans)". Which would you choose under those circumstances? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:34, 17 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I'll keep my reply here short since I have written extensively in the linked comment on Meta. The objective of the sister project was immense. It was, for the first time, allowing non-trustees to determine whether to open new sister project(s). At the same time, it's going to determine, for the very first time*, whether a project be closed. You absolutely need to ensure that the task force selection process is representative of the community and not selected through backdoor channels or knowing the right people because the result and impact is immense. The failure of the task force in both objectives further fracture the Wikinews community and set the adoption of new sister project process back by at least 2-3 years while proposals have been waiting for 7 years (and we're complaining about [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/10/17/new-user-trends-on-wikipedia/ drop in human traffic because of AI] while ignoring new ideas and projects that ''could'' counter the drop). Not to mention that the conduct by some of the selected task force members were less then stellar to say the least. ::::::::<nowiki>*</nowiki> [https://sep11.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page The September 11 memorial wiki] was the first (and I believe the only time) a WMF non-language wiki be closed. But it's not at the same level and prominence as Wikinews. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 14:17, 19 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::::* I don't think the objective was immense. I suspect that the actual, if unwritten, objective was to figure out whether Wikinews should be closed. The founder of Wikinews thought it was a failed experiment some 15 years ago. People have been talking about closing it for approximately forever. If you'd said to me five years ago, and especially at any point after [[User:Pi zero|Pi zero]] died, "Huh, the Board is setting up a committee to look at opening and closing non-Wikipedias", my first thought would have been "I bet they'll be looking at finally getting rid of Wikinews". This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention to Wikinews. :::::::::* The SPTF made ''recommendations'' to a Board committee. They did not make ''decisions''. There have always been non-trustees making recommendations. It's now up to the committee to vote on whether to take this recommendation, or a different one, to the Board for a vote. (There are also [[wmnoc:conf/dblists/closed.dblist|131 other closed wikis]].) :::::::::* I don't agree that all stakeholders have to be at the table when the question is whether to fire one of the stakeholders for under-performance. I bet you wouldn't expect that for a real-world job, either. :::::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:32, 19 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Heya, long time no write here. Just some points: ::::::::::I was an advisor in the SPTF, not a full member, only BoT members had voting rights in the SPTF. In the limited meetings I attended, decisions were already made, so my contributions were minimal, mainly promoting community consultations about their decisions, which proved ineffective since SPTF decisions were pre-determined. ::::::::::Upon my sanction, I was immediately removed, missing subsequent meetings. While I agree that sanctioned individuals shouldn't be part of such bodies, at the time I still had community trust and always focused on small communities. ::::::::::Btw, there was a proposal for a [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Requests_for_comment/Sister_Projects_Committee Sister Projects Committee] (SPC); I suggest promoting initiatives like this, because WMF should not have task forces that override community wishes. ::::::::::Cya~ [[User:Galahad|Galahad]] ([[User talk:Galahad|''sasageyo!'']])^{([[:es::User talk:Galahad|''esvoy'']])} 03:47, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::I think the WMF should override some community wishes, because some of them are bad. Five or ten years ago, the WMF had to override a community decision to block all "out" gay editors on sight. Before that, they had to explain to another community that it wasn't okay for them to punish women for editing articles about sex, even if their culture thought that was immodest behavior. Each community must meet the minimum standards, even if it "wishes" to do otherwise. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:50, 26 March 2026 (UTC) == Global ban for Faster than Thunder == Hello, this message is to notify that [[User:Faster than Thunder|Faster than Thunder]] has been nominated for a global ban at [[m:Requests for comment/Global ban for Faster than Thunder]]. You are receiving this notification as required per the [[m:global ban|global ban]] policy as they have made at least 1 edit on this wiki. Thanks, //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:49, 22 March 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|Asamboi}} Also not sure if anyone has alerted you on FtT's latest misdeeds with off-wiki harassment, but some of it does involve you (happy to send evidence by email if you want) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:43, 22 March 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks for the heads-up. I was blissfully unaware, but I would appreciate it if you could email me the details. 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[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:17, 29 March 2026 (UTC) == Goodbye, Wikinews == As per the latest announcement on [[:m:Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard#Board_of_Trustees_Approves_Closure_of_Wikinews|the Board of Trustees noticeboard]], Wikinews will be set to read-only from May 4, 2026. Given that it's unlikely there will be any new news articles from now, I've removed the link accordingly on [[Template:WikivoyageSister]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:37, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :Thanks. I've done the same where I can and made relevant [[phab:]] tasks. I still have the vain hope that we can come back some day: if Wikivoyage can be adopted, Wikinews could be re-adopted. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 06:22, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :There are several proposals to fork it to a new site; at least two groups appear to have plausible proposals, and everyone wants to get the rights to the trademarks (which the WMF has previously refused, but at some level, everything's negotiable). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:47, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think we should link non-Wikimedia projects on {{tl|WikivoyageSister}}, though. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:15, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:20, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm shocked to see this. Why can't we let enough users, to contribute to Wikinews, despite being in a normal state? In my own opinion, Wikinews should be kept active and editable. This project was launched in November 8, 2004, crazy that it lasted for about 22 years! '''Are there any WMF projects closed down also in the past, besides Wikinews anyway?''' Further beyond, I believe that a lot of users, are active on Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and here in Wikivoyage, rather than the Wikinews as of 2026. To have a feeling, I'm definitely going to miss this project, after it got set permanently to read-only mode. Unfortunately, there are not going to have as many articles or stories reviewed, since I heard from the WMF that this site only had about 2-3 reviewers a month. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 03:44, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::The only other one is [[:m:Sep11Wiki]]. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:52, 2 April 2026 (UTC) :::More than 100 wikis have been shut down/made read-only over the years. However, AFAIK this is the first time that an entire multilingual content project has been shut down. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:05, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It is. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 01:32, 3 April 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Exactly, the first one for entire multilingual content project to shut down. But do you know another the reason on why did Wikinews shut down? We all read this announcement from the the Board of Trustees noticeboard, and I seen these responses that they consider migrating to Miraheze. Although there were some feedback, I believe that there should be more users contributing to Wikinews, since there are not much them active on this project. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 21:48, 3 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::This is the reason that Wikinews shut down: The Wikinews project was a failure. ::::::Success would have looked like: ::::::* Many writers ::::::* Many new articles ::::::* Prompt reviews ::::::* Many readers ::::::What they had was: ::::::* Few writers ::::::* Few new articles ::::::* Slow and unfinished reviews ::::::* Few readers ::::::These are wonderful people. They worked very hard. But unfortunately, it did not succeed. Not everything we try is successful. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:13, 3 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Thank you. Having few writers, news articles, and readers, is very shocking to me, since how much news stories and articles, can be accessible throughout the Internet under Google Search Engine, such as CNN, BBC, NBC News, The New York Times, Daily Mail, Voyage, Vox, Wired, NPR, SFGate, ESPN, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Huffpost, Daily News, and Forbes, which are read by millions of people. '''I don't understand the lower view count for Wikinews articles, despite being a free project since 2004.''' I guess that this project was a failure, and need to migrate to Miraheze. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 03:07, 5 April 2026 (UTC) ::Today is the final day of Wikinews, with the final article at [[:n:Wikimedia Foundation closes Wikinews after 21 years]] – rest in peace, and hopefully the community finds a good alternative to hosting Wikinews. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:20, 4 May 2026 (UTC) === Wikinews === Hi all. The sister project Wikinews was scheduled to close in May. For context, each new page on that wiki is a news report and a few days after the event, unlike Wikipedia, it gets read-only and no longer editable. There were user engagement issues because it was hard to get new pages approved when there are only 2 or 3 reviewers active and news is not approved if it is over a week old , and also users lack awareness who else is from their own continent, do not make meaningful connections. Main complaint from WMF is "Wikipedia does such a great job at news writing anyway" though I personally do not agree with it, their page format is not a news report as it stays editable forever and one page actually is an encyclopedic history page and not about one event. plus Wikinews allows photo essays about super local events which Wikipedia does not. I think they are all valuable additions to meet the content freedom and knowledge freedom mission of the Wikimedia movement. Link: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard#Board_of_Trustees_Approves_Closure_of_Wikinews And I am wondering if it would be suitable to make a News: namespace here and, unlike what Wikinews did, try to aggressively make visual maps of where the events are, as well as where the users are from (they add a point on a map and there is a map of all events, and another map with all users). Now with the Kartographer feature this may be visually appealing and doable from programming point of view. Maybe that helps users to connect better and also then Wikinews does not have to move to external site like miraheze. For wikivoyage this could mean a bit more traffic and maybe more users expanding the pages about travel destinations. Main software difference is usage of FlaggedRevs in that namespace and the volunteer peer reviewers would need to apply for access to be allowed to approve or decline page revisions. this was not yet discussed within Wikinews itself and I am just wondering what you think. Hoping this is helpful and you can support or give some ideas. Many thanks. [[User:Gryllida|Gryllida]] ([[User talk:Gryllida|talk]]) 09:17, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :I'm not sure WV is the best place for generic news. Sure, most of the time news is about some place on the Earth, but likely there aren't enough people here (interested) to do any significant reviews? Thus probably quite a bit of politics stuff (which we seem to actively avoid around here) would flow in... :Maybe if we agreed that it's only news about local events (festivals, happenings, temporary exhibitions) and not "random events" (protests, wars, natural disasters...)? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:46, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::That might makes sense if local events like festivals, happenings and temporary exhibitions are covered here, and we already cover international ones like [[Olympic Games]], [[FIFA World Cup]], [[World's Fair]], etc. Protests, wars and disasters may be covered, but they should be restricted to official advisories, which directly affect travel. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 09:55, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::I agree that posting news here is a big stretch, but for what it's worth, about a half-dozen Wikipedias host their own local version of Wikinews. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 11:13, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :Last I heard, the WMF will not install FlaggedRevisions on any more wikis, so if that's a requirement, then this idea is doomed. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:46, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Gryllida|Gryllida]] Goodbye, Wikinews! We will miss you. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 03:45, 2 April 2026 (UTC) == Wiki Loves Bangla 2026 has started, Join Now! == <div style="padding:15px; font-size:120%; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0; border:2px solid #c90023; background-color:#FFFFFF;color:var(--color-base-fixed,#202122); border-radius:8px;"> [[File:Wiki Loves Bangla wordmark logo-en.svg|right|100px|frameless|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025]] Hello, We are excited to announce that [[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|Wiki Loves Bangla 2026]] has started! This year’s theme focuses on '''Bengal festivals''', inviting participants to capture and share images and videos of the diverse cultural celebrations across Bengal. '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla|Wiki Loves Bangla]]''' is an international photography contest on Wikimedia Commons aimed at documenting Bengali culture and heritage worldwide. It is organised annually as part of the [[meta:Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program|Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program]], with a dedicated theme each year. '''How You Can Participate''', it's easy and simple, and every upload contributes to the world's largest free knowledge repository: [[File:পাতি মাছরাঙ্গা (Alcedo atthis), জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান ঢাকা.jpg|thumb|right|200px|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025|Winning image from Wiki Loves Bangla 2025. ''Attribution: [[User:Ashraf747|Ashraf747]] / [[CreativeCommons:by-sa/4.0|CC BY-SA 4.0]]'']] * '''Capture''': Take photos or videos of Bengal festivals. * '''Upload''': Share your files to Wikimedia Commons between '''14 April and 15 May 2026'''. * '''Win''': A total of '''USD 1,100''' in prizes. Ready to get started? [https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:UploadWizard&uselang=bn&campaign=Wlbangla Click here to upload your media], or visit the [[Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|main project page]] for full details. Your contributions help document and preserve Bengal’s rich cultural heritage for the world. For any questions, email us or join our [https://t.me/WikiLovesBangla Telegram group]. Warm regards,<br> '''Wiki Loves Bangla Team'''. <nowiki>#WikiLovesBangla</nowiki> </div> [[User:Moheen|<span style="text-shadow:#8b9dc3 3px 3px 2px;"><span style="font family:'All Things Pink'" color="#3b5998"><b>~ Moheen</b></span></span>]] [[User Talk:Moheen|^{(keep talking)}]] 20:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :I hope the event is a smashing success! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 22 April 2026 (UTC) ::Seconded, would be even more amazing if some of those photos submitted can be used in some of our articles here. Either way, all the best, [[User:Moheen|Moheen]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == {{swept}} <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 06:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC) jcg5kjv84i77ndvtwqiyl9nsdjz1bpz 5289430 5289428 2026-06-08T11:15:05Z SHB2000 2248002 brain on autopilot 5289430 wikitext text/x-wiki {{talkarchive}} {{Travellers' pub archive}} == Enable change tags for anonymous users == Currently only logged in users can apply tags via edits that come through the API. I'd like to start tagging edits from the listing editor with a special tag "wikivoyage-listingeditor". This will allow easy review of listing editor contributions in RecentChanges and Watchlist (e.g. https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?hidebots=1&hidecategorization=1&tagfilter=wikivoyage-listingeditor&limit=500&days=30&title=Special%3ARecentChanges&urlversion=2) To enable this, I need community consensus per [[wikitech:Wikimedia_site_requests#Lifecycle_of_a_request]] Please let me know if you have any objections by February 1st 2026. If not I'll go ahead with the changes needed to support this. Thanks for your input! [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 17:52, 16 January 2026 (UTC) :I '''support''' this, which should be fairly uncontroversial. The only real way to tell at the moment whether someone used the listing editor is the formatting of the edit summary, but changetags are far better in my opinion for this. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:10, 16 January 2026 (UTC) :I '''support''' this. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:07, 17 January 2026 (UTC) ::I '''support''' it. We had it in it:voy (now disabled) and it was useful especially during the initial phase to find & correct erroneous behavior caused by temporary bugs. [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 14:50, 21 January 2026 (UTC) :::One curiosity: in it:voy we have the tag "Listing Editor" "Defined by the software", while here in en:voy there is "wikivoyage-listingeditor" "Applied manually by users and bots". @[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], I suppose the second one has been created using the Create button. :::Is it correct? Why this difference? Make sense to uniform them? [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 16:27, 21 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Yes, if you have the ability to uniform them that would be great @[[User:Andyrom75|Andyrom75]]. I don't seem to have that permission! I don't mind what the tag is - as long as one exists! :-) [[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]] ([[User talk:Jdlrobson|talk]]) 00:52, 26 January 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:Jdlrobson|Jdlrobson]], since I wasn't able to modify the one in it:voy (because it's "Defined by the software"), I've substitute the one in en:voy. Now both tags are "Listing Editor". [[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 08:26, 26 January 2026 (UTC) * '''Support''' per others. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 15:27, 21 January 2026 (UTC) == Discussion on Meta about problematic project to edit Wikivoyage == I think this needs more visibility, so I'm posting the link here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event_talk:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria/Wikivoyage Maybe some of you will want to read the project page and the discussion I'm having with Lucy Iwuala. I don't mean for anyone to gang up on her, so don't do that, but I shouldn't be speaking into a void with none of you knowing what we're discussing. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 15:24, 30 December 2025 (UTC) :I've joined the discussion. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:28, 30 December 2025 (UTC) :eugh not another one of these expeditions. Were we informed of this as per local [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] policy? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 18:49, 30 December 2025 (UTC) ::This is the Nigerian project we've been dealing with recently, not yet another one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 20:13, 30 December 2025 (UTC) ::: We had [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub/2024#Wikivoyage and WikiForHumanRights|this conversation before]] in April 2024. As I pointed out in ''that'' conversation back then, someone who's unfamiliar with our project didn't do consultation with the community before running an event. This time it looks like a "good intention, bad execution" event. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 04:43, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::I’d argue that there is a limit for how much we should tolerate events that are in good intentions. These events only waste time from project regulars trying to clean up all their mess for limited new travel content. If these bad executions are repeated (as has been the case with various Nigeria expeditions from this same group of editors), I sadly think we shouldn’t hesitate to potentially explore implementing community bans. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:37, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::What is a community ban and how could it be done? I'm not seeing it. Besides, the whole problem is that we didn't know about this project in advance, so it took us a while to deduce what was happening and figure out how much of it was plagiarism and/or violated [[WV:What is an article]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:47, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::Community ban is basically synonymous with a user ban. There’s a few other things Lucy has done that I do not feel the slightest comfortable with her organizing an event on this project that I will nominate her for a user ban when I come home. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:40, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::At least she is willing to talk to us. If she were banned, there's a real risk that someone unwilling to talk to us could replace her. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:41, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::Well if she is banned then she won’t be able to host an event like that in the first place. <span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 17:14, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::::She has stated that she wasn't in charge of the event. Make sure you have the right target. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 17:50, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::Right, I stand corrected then. I’ll have to fully look into it when I get back. <span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 18:00, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::::::I disagree with bannng Lucy. In the discussion, she's been cooperative and is doing what we are asking. The issues the Nigeria team have made are genuine mistakes, not bad faith vandalism, and can be corrected in the future if the event is repeated. :::::::::::The consequences of our discussion, currently leaning positive, would be completely soured by a userban of (one of?) the leaders/organizers of the event. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 18:35, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::::::Lucy sits on the [[meta:Grants:Committees|Regional Grants Committee]]. Members on the committee {{tq|make funding decisions for grant applications in the regions, providing knowledge and expertise to applicants '''to support successful movement activities'''}} (emphasis are mine). I think we all agree that this event is harmful to Wikivoyage and unsuccessful due to most articles created being out-of-scope or copyright violations. Although the role is likely voluntary (i.e. not compensated), the event was covered by [[meta:WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria#Prizes|prizes]] that is likely paid through a grant by WMF. Given that she [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Lucy_Iwuala edited] this project, she really should have known what is acceptable and what isn't, and should have proactively identified these issues with the event organizer. Is there a way to communicate to grants team that inexperienced editors with minimal Wikivoyage editing should consult with the community first and seek approval prior to approving the grant? In my real life work, I evaluate grants on [[Northern Canada]] research projects that includes Indigenous population. If the proposal doesn't consult with the stakeholders and local community members, the grant proposal gets a really low score or downright rejected. [[User:Piotrus]]/[[User:Hanyangprofessor2]] does his classes the proper way: [[User talk:Hanyangprofessor2#Articles being edited by my students this semester|giving us a heads-up in advance]], helps communicate rules to students and resolve issues soon after it emerges. This is the proper way to run engagement events. The WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria is a bad example of how an event was run (no notice, organizer abandons their duty to monitor, community has to spend time and effort to cleanup). How can a member of the regional grants committee not spot this issue? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 15:53, 1 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::Why is no Wikivoyager on the Regional Grants Committee? Is there a way to appeal above their heads? Who is just above them on the Wikimedia hierarchy? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:48, 1 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::According to [[meta:Wikimedia Foundation/Advancement/Community Growth/Community Resources and Partnerships]], that will probably be [[User:FNartey (WMF)]] and [[User:WBuloso-WMF]] for Sub-Saharan Africa region where Nigeria belongs to. Though I don't know whether having a Wikivoyager on Regional Grants Committee would do much if they weren't specifically tasked to review a grant proposal involving Wikivoyage component. We may need to consider on a project level if we (as Wikivoyage community) should only ban editing events targetting Nigeria pages in Wikivoyage or all regional grants that include Wikivoyage as an event in their proposals. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 05:43, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::How would we ban any of these projects effectively if a huge part of the problem is that we usually don't know about them in advance and just figure out they're going on because of the nature of a group of recent edits? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:52, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::Grants are usually not given if the lead organisers are blocked on at least one project with good reason, which is why I've brought it up in this thread before (though I now realise that wasn't super obvious). Or we could potentially explore making [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] a full policy (a step up from a guideline) and mandate the notification (or the organisers risk facing a block, hindering their ability for future grants). Saves us a lot of time cleaning up their mess. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 02:21, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Absolutely. Let's make that a policy going forward and make it absolutely clear that they need to get and take into account our input while the project is proposed and not later. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:06, 4 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::Sure, I will propose this at [[Wikivoyage talk:Organising events]] after dinner. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:57, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::Could this be framed such that it's a requirement for grants involving Wikivoyage from the grant side without needing to change guideline on our side? We're already a small project and I don't want to impose more roadblocks to innocent event organizers who will further bring more editors to our project just because WMF grant recipients didn't follow the rules. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 05:32, 4 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::::::It would be good if it could, but as [[User:AlasdairW]] pointed out, this project was not funded, yet it still caused havoc on this site. So requiring due consultations for funding is '''not''' sufficient. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 06:13, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::::::::I think you had a mix-up. The project that kickstarted this conversation (and that Lucy offered training), [[meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria (ID: 23478676)]] was funded and they received $5000 USD for the project. The project that was '''<u>not</u>''' funded was [[meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge (ID: 23652107)]], which was proposed by a different, more knowledgeable WV contributor and I don't think anyone here was questioning the activities of the unfunded project. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 22:29, 4 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::It seems obvious that any project that wants to make substantial edits to a WMF project like Wikivoyage should consult with the community. WMF has a long history of accepting poor grants, some of then little better than scams, as long as they come from Global South or some broadly understood unpriviliged group :( This is just one of many, many examples (and that coincides with their reduction of funding to important stuff like WikiJournals). Now, everything can be done better, and nothing is perfect; so it would be nice to figure we can improve this. Side note: I do not get any funds for my class project, in case anyone is wondering, it's all done by me in my capacity as the volunteer (the university doesn't care either). One would hope that folks who actually get $$$ for this could try to at least match volunteers... [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 06:06, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::{{ping|OhanaUnited}} I agree that what's happened is wrong &mdash; I'm only advocating against banning the organizer, not for supporting the event in its current state. I agree that we need to see changes from participating events. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 17:31, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] and also for the record, I feel like you have other personal grudges or whatever that hinders you from approaching this issue from a a neutral point of view even when it is clearly stated that this project was not organised by me neither was the page in question created by me. I find this offensive and would appreciate you approach this discussion neutrally without getting me mix-up in issues and if perhaps you have a personal problem with me, I suggest you reach out to me via my email, let's discuss rather than tarnishing my image and my name. :::::::::And for the record, based on this long thread, it is obvious that the people engaging in this thread has limited knowledge of the roles of Regional Funding Committee member with regards to Rapid Fund. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 13:06, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::You are the only name on that page that we recognized, you have a fair amount of experience on this site, yet you don't seem to understand basic things about it and instructed participants in a way that clearly did not produce good results. No-one has a "grudge" against you, and if you're mad at us for having this discussion that you didn't know about, you now understand how we feel about your being involved in the planning of an event that caused havoc here without ever informing us about its existence! There is no userban thread for you and if you notice, most of the discussion was against the idea and in my opinion it was dropped, but you are not helping yourself by how you reacted here, but more importantly by not even promising to give us advance notice of any future Wikivoyage-editing event you are involved with or know about! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:35, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::You [Lucy] also couldn't even have the basic courtesy to even admit your projects were problematic. I did indeed drop the idea, but now your behaviour in this thread by failure to take responsibility makes me reconsider, certainly not helped by your past track record either. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:35, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] now you keep on getting me mixed-up once more. Now, I see no reason to claim ownership of project I am a trainer to and not even the creator of the page in question. I didn't see you dropping the idea in any of your comments so far and you have proven me right again that you might have a personal disposition in this context, hence your insistence on dragging me in to take responsibility for an action that has been specifically stated that I was not the originator of. ::::::::::::And I still say it again, if you have personal issue with me, do well to use my email and get me in the know rather than making allegation of past track record I am yet to figure out. It will be better you present your case in a clear statement so that I will admit my error than dragging my name to the mud. I expect that is what assuming good faith interprets to. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 22:15, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::::Instead of being defensive, you should confront the fact that there have been 3 major editing events involving but organized from outside this site having to do with Africa, and instead of helping us have a larger amount of reliable coverage of that vast continent, all 3 events have been disasters. You have given us no reason to hope that you will inform us at any point about another such event, if you are part of it or know about it. So what are we supposed to think about you? And now you're picking fights here, which -is- a basis for a userban nomination if someone wants to start one. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:37, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::I'm pretty convinced at this point that Lucy isn't [[WV:NOTHERE|here to build a travel guide]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:43, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::...and now [[Wikivoyage:User_ban_nominations#Lucy_Iwuala|done]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:16, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::::::Hi @[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] I responded to your suggestion of reaching out to the community and informing them about an upcoming WV event [[metawiki:Event_talk:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria/Wikivoyage|here]]. And from all my interaction with the community right from the onset of my contributing to the WV, I don't think there has been any point at which corrections are suggested and I declined. ::::::::::::::What @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] translated as my fight is my requesting for what crime I committed that was not part of the current discussion he brought up. Which would have saved us all the stress if he had stated it earlier. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 23:50, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] in this instance, I can only interpret is as a grudge as what I also expected from whoever that tagged me to first check who created the page in question and not just the name which was stated as TRAINER. If you can also go back to that discussion thread I responded of taking your advice into consideration and the next thing I saw is a question of what do I mean. Now tell me where I am getting it wrong in my response. Corrections were dished out which I also adhered to and even going to the said page to delete what was added by the user and now you are telling me that I am not compliant. :::::::::::Your bringing this up here and saying that you're not bringing it up for me to be ganged up is quite understood, but I also believe that I should have been tagged so that I will be able to follow the conversation and clarify whatever accusation that will likely come out from this discussion. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 22:24, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] before you go ahead and make this kind of accusation (which I will interpret it as), I would also appreciate you go ahead and list out other ATROCITIES I have committed that would warrant me a ban so that I and others will know about it. I will also, expect you to adhere to the friendly space policy when you start listing out all my sins. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 12:53, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I'm sorry, but I don't believe you're in any position to talk about "adhering to the friendly space" when in that same breath you try to hunt for a possible conflict with another Wikivoyager. Not to mention that it's all about a message that they, just a few hours later, [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub#c-SHB2000-20251231180000-Ikan_Kekek-20251231175000 admitted being wrong about]. Others have already suggested you familiarise yourself more with our project. I would like to suggest for you to add [[WV:FUN]] to your essential reading. Cherry-picking remarks just to get angry at someone is unbcoming of anyone with any kind of authority. <br/> <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 22:18, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::@[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]] I didn't see any form of resolution on the part of @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] based on his response as when he was being informed that I was not actually the one that created this page. Now, for any none Wikivoyager stumbling on this thread, it is quite obvious that his response in this discussion is not one borne out of correction, as his first statement capture... as if I am on their radar and now is a perfect time to go at it, hence my citing the friendly space policy which I believe in this scenario I did not see being adhered to. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 22:31, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::SHB can defend himself if he so desires. I'm not here to do that for him. I like to think I know him pretty well though, and I belive he will not throw baseless accusations out into the open like that. I invite him to back them up if he wishes to. ::::::::::It's your behaviour that I commented about though. I'd suggest you reflect on that instead of others' behaviour. This started as a simple discussion which you've now made all about yourself. We're all [[WV:NOTHERE|here to make a travel guide]]. How about you? <span style="font-family:atkinson hyperlegible">― '''[[User:Wauteurz|Wauteurz]]''' <small>([[User talk:Wauteurz|talk]])</small></span> 22:56, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Lucy, I'm sorry, but did you somehow completely glaze over [[Wikivoyage:Travellers%27_pub#c-SHB2000-20251231180000-Ikan_Kekek-20251231175000|this]]? And I concur that if you're going to cite the [[m:Friendly space policies|Friendly space policy]], you should at least apply the same courtesy to others yourself (which also, by the way, is a guideline for in-person events, ''not'' on-wiki, where our [[WV:FUN|own policy]] takes precedent). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:20, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] I read this. I also expect fairness to be allowed to clear myself from whatever that you already allotted me. And if seeking for clarity on what you have mixed me up with is now tagged as fighting, then I wonder how one can clarify herself from issues like this. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 23:32, 15 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Sure: [[:w:en:User_talk:Lucy_Iwuala#Wikipedia_and_copyright|serious copyright violations on enwiki]], [[:w:en:User_talk:Lucy_Iwuala#Paid_editing|suspected paid editing]] (and your behaviour in that thread is the exact same you're exhibiting here...some things don't change I guess?) and writing an [[m:User:SHB2000/U4C guide 2025|AI-generated U4C nomination]] (these are all things I found within 2 minutes). All of these things only waste the community's time, and while these are cross-wiki, what it demonstrates to us is that your behaviour fundamentally has not changed. We're a much smaller community and have fewer resources to be dealing with disruptive behaviour – disruptive behaviour you seem to be overtly defensive of, as indicated by your replies to Ikan. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:30, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::@[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] I'm glad you're bringing all these up here. Which I believe would have been very fair of you to have pointed it out all these while so that I can know where I err. I also believe that each of the pages tagged has my responses for everyone to read. :::::::::As for my response to the current discussion, I am sure my response [[metawiki:Event_talk:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria/Wikivoyage|here]] can also clarify on the overtly defensive description. [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 23:38, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::Even when events are badly organized, they have the potential to bring us new long-term contributors. There is value to us being hospitable even when we have to enforce important rules. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:11, 31 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::In theory, but can you think of any truly helpful users who have become regulars as a result of bad projects organized outside of Wikivoyage without consultation with us? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 19:06, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::Agreed, the number of new productive long-term editors we’ve gained from these poorly :::::::managed Nigerian expeditions is zero. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 05:04, 1 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::To be fair, though, that's true of any expedition with a specified time duration, including the previous one in South Korea. However, that expedition still had a great impact on our coverage in several Asian countries. ::::::::To answer the question above, I agree that poorly organized projects won't create helpful contributors. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 06:26, 1 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::And to be fair, I don't think any of my students became contributors (I don't keep tabs, but at least here, we would notice them). 99.99% of such projects pretty much are about one off effor; a few folks can make an occasional edit here and there, but to get a proper highly active volunteer, that's... one in a million? Don't expect it to happen. [[User:Piotrus|Piotrus]] ([[User talk:Piotrus|talk]]) 06:08, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::It's probably less than that, since Wiki Edu classes have had fewer than a million students and more than one reasonably active long-term editor (maybe not consistently 100 edits/month, but more than 100 edits/year). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:48, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::For editor numbers to live (or die) by, see [[w:en:User:WhatamIdoing/I am going to die]]. Don't panic at the title; this is more contemplation of mortality, and not for immediate action. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:49, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::I had forgotten the specifics of that thread - thanks for linking it! But this has been a repeated problem with campaigns to add content on places in Africa without discussion on Wikivoyage beforehand. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:37, 31 December 2025 (UTC) :::I have been looking at some of the grant applications on [[:meta:Grants:Regions/Sub-Saharan Africa]]. One of the questions being answered in applications is "11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community." Some application have said that they announced their plans on [[:meta:Talk:Wikimedia User Group Nigeria]], which does appear to get any actual feedback. :::I think we need to have a clear policy on how we expect to be consulted before grant applications are submitted. This could be an addition to [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] or a separate similar page. It would be better to have a dedicated page for the consultation rather than doing this in the pub. Then anybody can readily note an objection if a grant application is made for something involving WV without consultation - members of a grant committee should be able to quickly see whether or not our policy has been followed. :::Fortunately [[:meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge (ID: 23652107)]] has a status of Not funded. [[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] ([[User talk:AlasdairW|talk]]) 10:16, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Thanks very much for looking into this and for your thoughts! I think it's fine for there to be a dedicated page to discuss possible editing events that would take place on or include Wikivoyage, but the thread on that page should also be linked here or possibly on Requests for comment for greater visibility. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 16:25, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::Yeah, that's helpful. [[Wikivoyage:Organising events]] would be a good place to put that information, but in that case, we ought to discuss elevating that page from guideline to policy. <small>--Comment by </small> [[User:SelfieCity|Selfie City]] ([[User_talk:SelfieCity|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/SelfieCity|contributions]]) 17:30, 2 January 2026 (UTC) :::::[[File:Ladder of citizen participation, Sherry Arnstein.tiff|thumb|Level of participation, borrowed from [[:w:Public participation (decision making)]]]] I think I found the grant page for the current funded project, which is [[meta:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria (ID: 23478676)]]. It lists {{u|semmy1960}} as the applicant and Lucy being the trainer and reviewer for Wikivoyage. semmy1960 [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AContributions&target=Semmy1960&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&limit=50 only has 191 edits in our project and has not edited here since January 2022]. @[[User:AlasdairW|AlasdairW]] Sorry for being blunt here. Posting a notice on the [[meta:Talk:Wikimedia User Group Nigeria]] doesn't really count as consultation or engagement with the community. That page appears to be lightly visited and monitored, as shown by lack of replies in overwhelming majority of the 580+ conversations in the past 4 years on that page. This type of informing or consultation ranks low in the public participation, and sometimes characterized as "tokenism" or "checkbox exercise". In my view, the "Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge" (POTK) would have scored higher than the "WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria" (WfHR 2025) that we're discussing because POTK organizer, {{u|Favourdare123}} has more Wikivoyage experience than semmy1960 or Lucy. Favourdare123 [https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AContributions&target=Favourdare123&namespace=all&tagfilter=&start=&end=&limit=50 has over 1000 edits here and last edited in November 2025]. This highlights another uncomfortable question for the grant committee's evaluation process. Why is POTK, a project requiring fewer funding, well-planned and experienced contributor/organizer's rapid grant funding being denied while WMF funds projects with newbies training newbies? [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 19:58, 2 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::I've wondered what the criteria the WMF uses for its grants for a similar reason, too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 12:10, 3 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::Hi {{u|SHB2000}}, thanks for your question. Rapid Funds uses [[m:Grants:Project/Rapid/Review_process|this process and general criteria]] to support review and decisionmaking for this funding program, which is often led by Program Officers on the [[m:Wikimedia Foundation/Advancement/Community Growth/Community Resources and Partnership|Community Resources team]] and sometimes supported by groups of volunteers on the [[m:Regional Fund Committees|Regional Fund Committees]]. We also use certain recommendations to advise and review proposals for common movement events (e.g. [[m:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Recommendations/Editing_Events,_Writing_Contents_and_Content_Campaigns|like these ones for campaigns and writing contests]]) [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] ([[User talk:I JethroBT (WMF)|talk]]) 23:01, 8 January 2026 (UTC)[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 3 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::Where do we need to get that clarification from? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 05:53, 3 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::It sounds like some clarification might be in order to differentiate between "talk to your organization's members" and "talk to the project/website you plan to contribute to". Both of these could be "talk to your community". :::::::I think we should suggest that the grants folks clarify this information in their process. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 22:23, 7 January 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Might you be able to get their attention? [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 23:04, 7 January 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] it would have been better you tagged me in this discussion so that I will also take part in this rather than have my name dragged without my knowledge [[User:Lucy Iwuala|Lucy Iwuala]] ([[User talk:Lucy Iwuala|talk]]) 12:50, 15 January 2026 (UTC) :::::::::If [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] is around, he could give us some advice. :::::::::I think what we're looking for is a step in the process that says something like "If you're planning to hold a training event or contest, please add a link showing that you announced this plan on the wikis where the editing will happen"? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:21, 8 January 2026 (UTC) {{od}}I am pinging {{u|WBuloso-WMF}} as the Regional Program Officer related to [[m:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria_(ID:_23478676)|funded project for WikiForHuman Rights in Nigeria event]]. Thanks for this ping around these concerns. As noted above by {{u|AlasdairW}}, the needs for this kind of on-wiki communication are generally addressed by the following question in the proposal: :{{tq|How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.}} Often, this kind of notification includes relevant affiliate members and on-wiki communication notification spaces or listings of events, but the exact places varies depending on the project and Wikimedia community involved. What I am hearing here is a need for applicants to provide more direct notification on Wikivoyage, and potentially to revise the language of this question to make this requirement clearer. To support this, '''what page(s) are best to use for informing Wikivoyage community members about proposed events?''' One other related matter I wanted to note is that community notifications for Rapid Funds ''often result in no community feedback'' for the organizer. This is not necessarily a problem, but we still feel it is important to for organizers to extend an opportunity for community feedback and comments on funded projects where needed. [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] ([[User talk:I JethroBT (WMF)|talk]]) 22:53, 8 January 2026 (UTC) :[[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]], that sounds correct. We think that there needs to be a small clarification in the general process. :This page (our "village pump") is the best, most visible place to post about editing events (or anything, really) for the English Wikivoyage. I believe this is true for all the languages of Wikivoyage, but of course each language requires a separate notification, because they don't read ours, and we don't read theirs. Notifications don't need to be elaborate ("Hey, we're planning an event. See [[m:Link]] if you're interested in the details" will do), though for this particular Wikivoyage, event planners should expect us to give them lots of friendly advice. :I don't think that Willy's account is active here, so the ping probably didn't go through. Please pass him a link in Slack or e-mail when you have a moment. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:30, 9 January 2026 (UTC) ::{{replyto|WhatamIdoing}} Thanks for this response, and I've already contacted him separately about this matter. I also wanted to offer one other consideration for the future. While Wikivoyage is focused on less compared to other Wikimedia projects in funded work, we do see it sometimes come up in proposals. Depending on how many proposals we receive, it could mean that this board will end up receiving a lot of individual notices from organizers. This might be OK for now, but in the future, if it ends up creating a lot of clutter so that it's challenging to read other notices or discussions relevant to Wikivoyage, the community may want to consider designating a separate place in the future specific to proposed events. Just something to keep in mind for the future. [[User:I JethroBT (WMF)|I JethroBT (WMF)]] ([[User talk:I JethroBT (WMF)|talk]]) 17:59, 9 January 2026 (UTC) :::I think we could handle an average of one notice per week on this board, but if we need to split it off, we might point them at the talk page for [[Wikivoyage:Expeditions]]. :::We have [[Wikivoyage:Welcome]] pages targeted at specific audiences (e.g., Wikipedia editors vs business owners). If you thought it would be helpful, I could write a short page for trainers/event organizers. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 20:32, 9 January 2026 (UTC) ::::I thought we had agreed above that all proposed events involving edits to this Wikivoyage should be announced on the talk page of [[Wikivoyage:Organizing events]], with a link to the thread here in the Travellers' pub, but let's make a clear decision. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 22:24, 9 January 2026 (UTC) :::::I had forgotten about that page. Thanks for the link. 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Featured guests will be software developers [[User:Misaochan]] and [[User:RitikaPahwa4444]], and Wiki Project Med chair [[User:Doc James]]. Please see the Café page for more information, including how to attend. <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 07:32, 22 February 2026 (UTC)}} :Nice to see Commons is finally getting a mobile app. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:31, 23 February 2026 (UTC) == wikimedia security breach == Looks like a few moments ago, an attack (I'd rather name it "shooting in your own feet" :-) ) happened and wiki's are in degraded mode. No user javascript ATM. [https://www.reddit.com/r/wikipedia/comments/1rllcdg/comment/o8teq6v/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button More info...] -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 18:33, 5 March 2026 (UTC) :Many wikis were in read-only mode (see [[phab:T419143]]). Glad at least the damage has been reverted. It was a genuine mistake, though; shit happens I guess. Must say though that trying to edit [[m:SRG]] without scripts feels...painful. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:05, 5 March 2026 (UTC) ::The WMF has released a statement about this at [[m:Wikimedia Foundation/Product and Technology/Product Safety and Integrity/March 2026 User Script Incident]]. User .css/.js scripts are back, too. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:23, 6 March 2026 (UTC) ::: That statement lacked a lot of details. And of course, one should not be doing testing on prod server. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 18:29, 6 March 2026 (UTC) ::::And running random code with staff privilege on internet connected machines as part of a security review sounds odd in itself, to say the least. I assume they cannot tell too much detail, at that might reveal vulnerabilities, if not in the system itself, at least in how privileges are handled by WMF staff. I still hope that they disclose as much as possible when such vulnerabilities have been handled. The vulnerabilities should be examined as a matter of urgency and dealt with as soon as practicable, but if a culture change is needed, the changes may need time to settle. However, the incident should not be forgotten until such a report is published. This is not a private company where such incidents can be seen as business secrets. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 20:35, 6 March 2026 (UTC) :::::What I don't understand with all of this is why they needed to load a userscript onto the site js to test it for malicious code. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 22:38, 6 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::: My understanding is that the malicious code copied itself to the site js, as it was run with sufficient privileges. Otherwise it had just infected the user's (common.)js. –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 07:50, 10 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::Could be, yeah (the edits are oversighted and I have no idea what bit of the .js code infected which). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 08:40, 10 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::There're [[w:Wikipedia:Test Wikipedia|test wikis]] for this reason. At the very least, even after loading this malicious userscript, the vulnerability would only be nuking pages on the test wiki and not on an actual wiki. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 06:44, 8 March 2026 (UTC) == Reply tool down? == (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) Is it just me, or has the reply tool been down for everyone else as well? I'm using Chrome on MacOS. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 10:57, 12 March 2026 (UTC) :[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]], same here, but only on en:voy. In it:voy currently it works. --[[User:Andyrom75|<span style="color:#BB0000; font-family:Papyrus; font-size:12px">'''Andyrom75'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Andyrom75|talk]]) 11:12, 12 March 2026 (UTC) ::Oh good I'm glad it's not just me going crazy. :P (also have no issues on Meta, at least when viewing [[m:SRG]] and [[m:RFH]]) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:13, 12 March 2026 (UTC) :It's working now. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 18:19, 12 March 2026 (UTC) == Tone check tool on [[Special:EditChecks]] == I only found out about [[Special:EditChecks]] today, and I must say I'm pretty pleased with the PasteCheck.js script (which warns users for copypasted text). However, underneath it, I notice there's a ToneCheck.js script, which, based on the description, is based on a [[m:Machine learning models/Production/Tone Check|BERT model]], linking to [[m:NPOV]], which is not a policy on Wikivoyage. Is there a way to configure this such that it reflects [[Wikivoyage:Be fair]] instead of NPOV? (cc {{ping|Andyrom75|Jdlrobson}}) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 11:52, 14 March 2026 (UTC) :That's the Editing team's work, so you want to ping @[[User:Quiddity (WMF)|Quiddity (WMF)]] and @[[User:PPelberg (WMF)|PPelberg (WMF)]]. Because the writing style is intentionally different, we might not want it here. :Several of the usual EditChecks are irrelevant, including '''addReference''' (we want the opposite: warn people if they add any), '''convertReference''' (we have no citation templates), '''externalLink''' (these are wanted), and probably '''yearLink''' (as irrelevant, because there are no articles for any years, and therefore no possibility of linking to the wrong one). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:32, 14 March 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks, both. It looks like the ToneCheck issue is partially covered at [[phab:T419812]] (ToneCheck is only active at 3 pilot-wikipedia projects currently, and only intended for Wikipedias for now), and I'll file some related bug-reports next week about improving the overall clarity/accuracy of that new Special page for non-Wikipedias. [[User:Quiddity (WMF)|Quiddity (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Quiddity (WMF)|talk]]) 19:31, 14 March 2026 (UTC) ::+1, @[[User:Quiddity (WMF)|Quiddity (WMF)]]: thank you for making us aware of this issue, @[[User:SHB2000|SHB2000]] + @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]]. You should notice this fixed before this week is over. ::''See [[phab:T420124]] for more details.'' [[User:PPelberg (WMF)|PPelberg (WMF)]] ([[User talk:PPelberg (WMF)|talk]]) 23:10, 16 March 2026 (UTC) :::Thank you, [[User:PPelberg (WMF)|Peter]]! Is there a timeline available for when such tools will be rolled out to non-Wikipedia projects? //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:59, 16 March 2026 (UTC) ::::[[phab:T420124]] is tagged for [[phab:project/view/8535/|1.46.0-wmf.20]], which is scheduled for [[wikitech:Deployments#Wednesday, March 18]]. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:35, 17 March 2026 (UTC) :::::Just to be clear, tomorrow's the date when the list will stop showing all the things that aren't being used here. Actually getting more of them to be useful here will take much longer. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 00:15, 18 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::Ah, right, I see. Thanks for the insight, though. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:05, 18 March 2026 (UTC) == Sister Projects Task Force (SPTF) disbanded == In some welcoming news, [[m:Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Committee/Sister_Projects_Task_Force#January_2026|finally]]! (these were the guys who ran the public consultation for closing Wikinews) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 23:54, 3 February 2026 (UTC) :The SPTF is disbanded after running the public consultation for closing Wikinews. Well, I think Wikinews users still have to archive the content since the SPTF's decision doesn't get negated by being dissolved. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 02:28, 4 February 2026 (UTC) ::Task forces are meant to be short-term groups. Of course it was disbanded when its work was done. And as Sbb says, that doesn't invalidate any of its findings or negate any of its recommendations. ::BTW, it's always been the Board of Trustees for the Wikimedia Foundation, and not the SPTF, that will be deciding whether to archive Wikinews. There are about four board meetings a year, and they also pass resolutions outside of meetings. The most recent meeting was in December, so it's possible that the decision has already been taken, but from a general how-boards-work POV, I'd actually expect it to happen in the next meeting. They'll probably want to make that decision before they set the budget for the next year (which is traditionally their second meeting of the calendar year), because their decision might affect the budget (e.g., one-time expenses if they decided to support a fork to a new organization). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 22:47, 4 February 2026 (UTC) :::A bit of a late reply, but I do think it's safe to say Wikinews is dead. Despite issues with the consultation process, I don't think there's anything saving it now (and like you I also expect the decision to come anytime in the next upcoming month or two). But I do really hope that Board takes feedback from this, were a similar task force in the future to be appointed (and definitely not with 2 sanctioned/self-sanctioned members and 1 very inactive user out of 6). //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 21:47, 6 February 2026 (UTC) ::::The task force only had [[metawiki:Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Committee/Sister_Projects_Task_Force#c-Victoria-20230907090500-Result|five]] non-Board members on it. One is a former WMF board trustee, one is a former steward, one practically is the French Wiktionary, and the other two I don't know well. One of those got into some trouble last year, but if it were possible for the WMF to magically know, in 2023, that an editor would be desysopped in 2025, then I think those powers could probably be put to better use than merely not appointing him to a temporary committee. (Victoria, who posted the list of appointed volunteers, is a community-selected WMF board trustee, having been a top vote-getter in 2021 and 2024. If you think that's a problem [I don't], then remember that the next time you hear someone saying that all WMF trustees should be elected by editors.) [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 06:14, 7 February 2026 (UTC) :::::It's a problem, but not one that I think can actually be easily solved. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 06:16, 7 February 2026 (UTC) ::::::Late to the conversation. I wouldn't give much too much thought about the composition of the task force members. The task force selects members themselves without an open election so it's basically a cabal/echo chamber. New vacancies were not advertised and simply appointed via a secret process. I have given a bigger breakdown on why the task force failed (and not just from Wikinews's perspective) in [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Requests_for_comment/Closure_of_Sister_Project_Task_Force&diff=prev&oldid=29046319 this comment]. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 14:04, 17 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::I wonder what makes you think that task force "failed". I suspect that they achieved the only thing they were really meant to do. :::::::For that matter, what makes you think there were any "new vacancies"? Unlike the US Supreme Court, task forces don't have a set, limited size. If the group is working closely with someone, then it makes sense to make them be part of the group. The second most senior person for the WMF's entire technical division could not be easily replaced by any volunteer contributor, so your realistic choices are "appoint him", "keep it a secret", or "have an election just for show, with all the other candidates disqualified because they can't do what he can (e.g., assign WMF staff to study technical migration plans)". Which would you choose under those circumstances? [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:34, 17 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::I'll keep my reply here short since I have written extensively in the linked comment on Meta. The objective of the sister project was immense. It was, for the first time, allowing non-trustees to determine whether to open new sister project(s). At the same time, it's going to determine, for the very first time*, whether a project be closed. You absolutely need to ensure that the task force selection process is representative of the community and not selected through backdoor channels or knowing the right people because the result and impact is immense. The failure of the task force in both objectives further fracture the Wikinews community and set the adoption of new sister project process back by at least 2-3 years while proposals have been waiting for 7 years (and we're complaining about [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/10/17/new-user-trends-on-wikipedia/ drop in human traffic because of AI] while ignoring new ideas and projects that ''could'' counter the drop). Not to mention that the conduct by some of the selected task force members were less then stellar to say the least. ::::::::<nowiki>*</nowiki> [https://sep11.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page The September 11 memorial wiki] was the first (and I believe the only time) a WMF non-language wiki be closed. But it's not at the same level and prominence as Wikinews. [[User:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: #0000FF;">OhanaUnited</b>]][[User talk:OhanaUnited|<b style="color: green;">^{Talk page}</b>]] 14:17, 19 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::::* I don't think the objective was immense. I suspect that the actual, if unwritten, objective was to figure out whether Wikinews should be closed. The founder of Wikinews thought it was a failed experiment some 15 years ago. People have been talking about closing it for approximately forever. If you'd said to me five years ago, and especially at any point after [[User:Pi zero|Pi zero]] died, "Huh, the Board is setting up a committee to look at opening and closing non-Wikipedias", my first thought would have been "I bet they'll be looking at finally getting rid of Wikinews". This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention to Wikinews. :::::::::* The SPTF made ''recommendations'' to a Board committee. They did not make ''decisions''. There have always been non-trustees making recommendations. It's now up to the committee to vote on whether to take this recommendation, or a different one, to the Board for a vote. (There are also [[wmnoc:conf/dblists/closed.dblist|131 other closed wikis]].) :::::::::* I don't agree that all stakeholders have to be at the table when the question is whether to fire one of the stakeholders for under-performance. I bet you wouldn't expect that for a real-world job, either. :::::::::[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 17:32, 19 March 2026 (UTC) ::::::::::Heya, long time no write here. Just some points: ::::::::::I was an advisor in the SPTF, not a full member, only BoT members had voting rights in the SPTF. In the limited meetings I attended, decisions were already made, so my contributions were minimal, mainly promoting community consultations about their decisions, which proved ineffective since SPTF decisions were pre-determined. ::::::::::Upon my sanction, I was immediately removed, missing subsequent meetings. While I agree that sanctioned individuals shouldn't be part of such bodies, at the time I still had community trust and always focused on small communities. ::::::::::Btw, there was a proposal for a [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Requests_for_comment/Sister_Projects_Committee Sister Projects Committee] (SPC); I suggest promoting initiatives like this, because WMF should not have task forces that override community wishes. ::::::::::Cya~ [[User:Galahad|Galahad]] ([[User talk:Galahad|''sasageyo!'']])^{([[:es::User talk:Galahad|''esvoy'']])} 03:47, 25 March 2026 (UTC) :::::::::::I think the WMF should override some community wishes, because some of them are bad. Five or ten years ago, the WMF had to override a community decision to block all "out" gay editors on sight. Before that, they had to explain to another community that it wasn't okay for them to punish women for editing articles about sex, even if their culture thought that was immodest behavior. Each community must meet the minimum standards, even if it "wishes" to do otherwise. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:50, 26 March 2026 (UTC) == Global ban for Faster than Thunder == Hello, this message is to notify that [[User:Faster than Thunder|Faster than Thunder]] has been nominated for a global ban at [[m:Requests for comment/Global ban for Faster than Thunder]]. You are receiving this notification as required per the [[m:global ban|global ban]] policy as they have made at least 1 edit on this wiki. Thanks, //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:49, 22 March 2026 (UTC) :{{ping|Asamboi}} Also not sure if anyone has alerted you on FtT's latest misdeeds with off-wiki harassment, but some of it does involve you (happy to send evidence by email if you want) //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:43, 22 March 2026 (UTC) ::Thanks for the heads-up. I was blissfully unaware, but I would appreciate it if you could email me the details. [[User:Asamboi|Asamboi]] ([[User talk:Asamboi|talk]]) 06:38, 22 March 2026 (UTC) == Upcoming Wikimedia Café meetup regarding the [[:meta:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027|the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]] == {{tmbox | image = [[File:Wikimedia Café logo in plain SVG format.svg|45px]] | type=notice | text = Hello! There will be a '''[[:meta:Wikimedia Café|Wikimedia Café]]''' meetup on '''Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1775916000 timestamp conversion tool]), focusing on the [[:meta:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027|the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]]. The featured guests will be <span class="plainlinks">[//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:KStineRowe_(WMF) Kelsi Stine-Rowe]</span> (senior manager, [[:meta:Movement Communications|Movement Communications]], Wikimedia Foundation), and <span class="plainlinks">[//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Samwalton9_(WMF) Sam Walton]</span> (senior product manager, [[:mw:Moderator Tools|Moderator Tools]], Wikimedia Foundation). <br /> In addition to this Café session, [[:meta:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027/Collaboration|several additional meetings regarding the Annual Plan are listed on the Collaboration page]], and you may participate on the [[:meta:Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027|talk page]]. <br /> This Café meetup will be approximately two hours long. Attendees may choose to attend only for a part. Please see the Café page for more information, including [[:meta:Wikimedia Café#Signups for the April 2026 session|how to register]]. <br /> [[File:Buntstifte Eberhard Faber crop 64h.jpg|860px|alt=cropped image of colored pencils]] }} <span style="white-space:nowrap;">[[User:Pine|<span style="color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em">↠Pine</span>]] [[User talk:Pine|<span style="color:DeepSkyBlue">(<b style="color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em">✉</b>)</span>]]</span> 05:37, 29 March 2026 (UTC) :If you're thinking about attending: That's 10:00AM Saturday in New York, 7:00AM Saturday in California, 10:00PM Saturday in Perth, and 2:00AM Sunday in Auckland. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:17, 29 March 2026 (UTC) == Goodbye, Wikinews == As per the latest announcement on [[:m:Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard#Board_of_Trustees_Approves_Closure_of_Wikinews|the Board of Trustees noticeboard]], Wikinews will be set to read-only from May 4, 2026. Given that it's unlikely there will be any new news articles from now, I've removed the link accordingly on [[Template:WikivoyageSister]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 00:37, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :Thanks. I've done the same where I can and made relevant [[phab:]] tasks. I still have the vain hope that we can come back some day: if Wikivoyage can be adopted, Wikinews could be re-adopted. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 06:22, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :There are several proposals to fork it to a new site; at least two groups appear to have plausible proposals, and everyone wants to get the rights to the trademarks (which the WMF has previously refused, but at some level, everything's negotiable). [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:47, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think we should link non-Wikimedia projects on {{tl|WikivoyageSister}}, though. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:15, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 21:20, 1 April 2026 (UTC) :I'm shocked to see this. Why can't we let enough users, to contribute to Wikinews, despite being in a normal state? In my own opinion, Wikinews should be kept active and editable. This project was launched in November 8, 2004, crazy that it lasted for about 22 years! '''Are there any WMF projects closed down also in the past, besides Wikinews anyway?''' Further beyond, I believe that a lot of users, are active on Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and here in Wikivoyage, rather than the Wikinews as of 2026. To have a feeling, I'm definitely going to miss this project, after it got set permanently to read-only mode. Unfortunately, there are not going to have as many articles or stories reviewed, since I heard from the WMF that this site only had about 2-3 reviewers a month. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 03:44, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::The only other one is [[:m:Sep11Wiki]]. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 04:52, 2 April 2026 (UTC) :::More than 100 wikis have been shut down/made read-only over the years. However, AFAIK this is the first time that an entire multilingual content project has been shut down. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:05, 2 April 2026 (UTC) ::::It is. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 01:32, 3 April 2026 (UTC) :::::@[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Exactly, the first one for entire multilingual content project to shut down. But do you know another the reason on why did Wikinews shut down? We all read this announcement from the the Board of Trustees noticeboard, and I seen these responses that they consider migrating to Miraheze. Although there were some feedback, I believe that there should be more users contributing to Wikinews, since there are not much them active on this project. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 21:48, 3 April 2026 (UTC) ::::::This is the reason that Wikinews shut down: The Wikinews project was a failure. ::::::Success would have looked like: ::::::* Many writers ::::::* Many new articles ::::::* Prompt reviews ::::::* Many readers ::::::What they had was: ::::::* Few writers ::::::* Few new articles ::::::* Slow and unfinished reviews ::::::* Few readers ::::::These are wonderful people. They worked very hard. But unfortunately, it did not succeed. Not everything we try is successful. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 23:13, 3 April 2026 (UTC) :::::::@[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] @[[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] Thank you. Having few writers, news articles, and readers, is very shocking to me, since how much news stories and articles, can be accessible throughout the Internet under Google Search Engine, such as CNN, BBC, NBC News, The New York Times, Daily Mail, Voyage, Vox, Wired, NPR, SFGate, ESPN, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Huffpost, Daily News, and Forbes, which are read by millions of people. '''I don't understand the lower view count for Wikinews articles, despite being a free project since 2004.''' I guess that this project was a failure, and need to migrate to Miraheze. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 03:07, 5 April 2026 (UTC) ::Today is the final day of Wikinews, with the final article at [[:n:Wikimedia Foundation closes Wikinews after 21 years]] – rest in peace, and hopefully the community finds a good alternative to hosting Wikinews. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 13:20, 4 May 2026 (UTC) === Wikinews === Hi all. The sister project Wikinews was scheduled to close in May. For context, each new page on that wiki is a news report and a few days after the event, unlike Wikipedia, it gets read-only and no longer editable. There were user engagement issues because it was hard to get new pages approved when there are only 2 or 3 reviewers active and news is not approved if it is over a week old , and also users lack awareness who else is from their own continent, do not make meaningful connections. Main complaint from WMF is "Wikipedia does such a great job at news writing anyway" though I personally do not agree with it, their page format is not a news report as it stays editable forever and one page actually is an encyclopedic history page and not about one event. plus Wikinews allows photo essays about super local events which Wikipedia does not. I think they are all valuable additions to meet the content freedom and knowledge freedom mission of the Wikimedia movement. Link: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard#Board_of_Trustees_Approves_Closure_of_Wikinews And I am wondering if it would be suitable to make a News: namespace here and, unlike what Wikinews did, try to aggressively make visual maps of where the events are, as well as where the users are from (they add a point on a map and there is a map of all events, and another map with all users). Now with the Kartographer feature this may be visually appealing and doable from programming point of view. Maybe that helps users to connect better and also then Wikinews does not have to move to external site like miraheze. For wikivoyage this could mean a bit more traffic and maybe more users expanding the pages about travel destinations. Main software difference is usage of FlaggedRevs in that namespace and the volunteer peer reviewers would need to apply for access to be allowed to approve or decline page revisions. this was not yet discussed within Wikinews itself and I am just wondering what you think. Hoping this is helpful and you can support or give some ideas. Many thanks. [[User:Gryllida|Gryllida]] ([[User talk:Gryllida|talk]]) 09:17, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :I'm not sure WV is the best place for generic news. Sure, most of the time news is about some place on the Earth, but likely there aren't enough people here (interested) to do any significant reviews? Thus probably quite a bit of politics stuff (which we seem to actively avoid around here) would flow in... :Maybe if we agreed that it's only news about local events (festivals, happenings, temporary exhibitions) and not "random events" (protests, wars, natural disasters...)? -- [[User_talk:Andree.sk|andree]] 09:46, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::That might makes sense if local events like festivals, happenings and temporary exhibitions are covered here, and we already cover international ones like [[Olympic Games]], [[FIFA World Cup]], [[World's Fair]], etc. Protests, wars and disasters may be covered, but they should be restricted to official advisories, which directly affect travel. '''[[User:Sbb1413|Sbb1413]]''' (he) ([[User talk:Sbb1413|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sbb1413|contribs]]) 09:55, 31 March 2026 (UTC) ::I agree that posting news here is a big stretch, but for what it's worth, about a half-dozen Wikipedias host their own local version of Wikinews. —[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''vf</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 11:13, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :Last I heard, the WMF will not install FlaggedRevisions on any more wikis, so if that's a requirement, then this idea is doomed. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:46, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :@[[User:Gryllida|Gryllida]] Goodbye, Wikinews! We will miss you. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 03:45, 2 April 2026 (UTC) == Wiki Loves Bangla 2026 has started, Join Now! == <div style="padding:15px; font-size:120%; line-height:1.6; margin:10px 0; border:2px solid #c90023; background-color:#FFFFFF;color:var(--color-base-fixed,#202122); border-radius:8px;"> [[File:Wiki Loves Bangla wordmark logo-en.svg|right|100px|frameless|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025]] Hello, We are excited to announce that [[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|Wiki Loves Bangla 2026]] has started! This year’s theme focuses on '''Bengal festivals''', inviting participants to capture and share images and videos of the diverse cultural celebrations across Bengal. '''[[c:Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla|Wiki Loves Bangla]]''' is an international photography contest on Wikimedia Commons aimed at documenting Bengali culture and heritage worldwide. It is organised annually as part of the [[meta:Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program|Bangla Culture and Heritage Collation Program]], with a dedicated theme each year. '''How You Can Participate''', it's easy and simple, and every upload contributes to the world's largest free knowledge repository: [[File:পাতি মাছরাঙ্গা (Alcedo atthis), জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান ঢাকা.jpg|thumb|right|200px|link=Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2025|Winning image from Wiki Loves Bangla 2025. ''Attribution: [[User:Ashraf747|Ashraf747]] / [[CreativeCommons:by-sa/4.0|CC BY-SA 4.0]]'']] * '''Capture''': Take photos or videos of Bengal festivals. * '''Upload''': Share your files to Wikimedia Commons between '''14 April and 15 May 2026'''. * '''Win''': A total of '''USD 1,100''' in prizes. Ready to get started? [https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:UploadWizard&uselang=bn&campaign=Wlbangla Click here to upload your media], or visit the [[Commons:Wiki Loves Bangla 2026/en|main project page]] for full details. Your contributions help document and preserve Bengal’s rich cultural heritage for the world. For any questions, email us or join our [https://t.me/WikiLovesBangla Telegram group]. Warm regards,<br> '''Wiki Loves Bangla Team'''. <nowiki>#WikiLovesBangla</nowiki> </div> [[User:Moheen|<span style="text-shadow:#8b9dc3 3px 3px 2px;"><span style="font family:'All Things Pink'" color="#3b5998"><b>~ Moheen</b></span></span>]] [[User Talk:Moheen|^{(keep talking)}]] 20:50, 21 April 2026 (UTC) :I hope the event is a smashing success! [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 03:36, 22 April 2026 (UTC) ::Seconded, would be even more amazing if some of those photos submitted can be used in some of our articles here. Either way, all the best, [[User:Moheen|Moheen]]. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 04:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC) == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}}<br>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:58, 26 April 2026 (UTC)</bdi> <!-- Message sent by User:Codename Noreste@metawiki using the list at https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> :Finally! //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 01:20, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::I don't think this proposal is the best the movement can do. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 03:52, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::I agree and stated as much in comments at the link. Why don't we adopt a local policy that _any_ use of AI, very much including for "basic copy editing" and machine translation, must be disclosed? I'd be willing to tolerate spellcheck and grammar check if those are considered AI, but nothing else should be accepted without disclosure (or at all, if I had my druthers). We don't want people's writing style to be chucked in favor of bots. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 08:50, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::::Hence why I supported the opt-out policy. It might not be bad on this wiki where there is an active community to clean up after AI use, but I'm in the midst of a weeks-long effort of cleaning up after someone who mass-spammed AI translations of Interlingua (see [[m:Steward_requests/Miscellaneous/2026-03#h-Mass_machine_translations/AI-generated_pages-Manual_requests-20260317184400|this]]), which I've been slacking on a bit, but the whole mass translations are absolutely disruptive and something I'd never want to see again. //<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 200">[[User:SHB2000|<span style="color:#0b6487">shb</span>]] <small>([[User talk:SHB2000|t]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/SHB2000|c]] &#124; [[m:User:SHB2000|m]])</small></span> 09:25, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :Great! We now have a policy about AI, globally. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 08:12, 26 April 2026 (UTC) ::No, we don't. And even if they pass, we need to write our own. What bothers me about "disclosure" is that it adds deadweight to affected edits, especially when the edit itself is minor. Can a label be used for the purpose? –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 11:51, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :::@[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] Sure, a label can be used for the purpose. [[Special:Contributions/&#126;2026-69216-3|&#126;2026-69216-3]] ([[User talk:&#126;2026-69216-3|talk]]) 23:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :I oppose AI's use on the travel guide. [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 15:32, 26 April 2026 (UTC) :: Would you allow photos, where some obstruction has been removed by an AI tool? What about finding sources when researching some off destination? May I use AI to construct a table or diagram? May my dyslectic friend have an AI point out possible spelling errors? May one use a voice-to-text AI if typing is difficult because of that accident? :: As AI is getting common, restrictions on its use will interfere with established workflows of some, soon many, contributors. Thus we need to identify the things we absolutely don't want done with AI or assisted by AI, and those where AI assistance isn't a problem. :: –[[User:LPfi|LPfi]] ([[User talk:LPfi|talk]]) 12:58, 27 April 2026 (UTC) :::I oppose all of AI's use as far as LLMs are concerned, but for researching off wiki you can't control that, and it is helpful. AI shouldn't be used to construct a table or diagram. A dyslexic person may use it to use this voice to text typing, :::I think they should make the wording more specific and inclusive for this new regulation. :::Thanks, [[User:Globetrotter30|Globetrotter30]] ([[User talk:Globetrotter30|talk]]) 18:18, 28 April 2026 (UTC) :::I would be fine on all of them, as long as these are legitimate uses. But for GenAI, it should not replace jobs from real workers. 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To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Wikivoyage:Directory of policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Wikivoyage:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Wikivoyage:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]]. If you need help, check out [[Wikivoyage:Help|Help]], or post a message in the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. New users are also welcome to post any questions or concerns to the [[Wikivoyage:Arrivals lounge|arrivals lounge]]. If you want some practice editing, please do so on our [[Project:graffiti wall|graffiti wall]]. If you are familiar with Wikipedia, take a look over some of the [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians|differences]] here. If you want to contribute with information about the place where you live, see [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, locals]]. 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[[Wikivoyage:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome]] to [[Wikivoyage:About|Wikivoyage]]. To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Wikivoyage:Directory of policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Wikivoyage:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Wikivoyage:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]]. If you need help, check out [[Wikivoyage:Help|Help]], or post a message in the [[Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub|travellers' pub]]. New users are also welcome to post any questions or concerns to the [[Wikivoyage:Arrivals lounge|arrivals lounge]]. If you want some practice editing, please do so on our [[Project:graffiti wall|graffiti wall]]. If you are familiar with Wikipedia, take a look over some of the [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, Wikipedians|differences]] here. 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Inline links to Wikipedia articles are not included in text on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:52, 8 June 2026 (UTC) cy2kq1yq1avaa7kcbm9jrhv3bd8kgrc 5289341 5289340 2026-06-08T07:56:01Z Ikan Kekek 36420 /* Welcome, and please use article templates. */ Reply 5289341 wikitext text/x-wiki == Welcome, and please use article templates. == Hello, Morrocoyvolador! [[Wikivoyage:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome]] to [[Wikivoyage:About|Wikivoyage]]. To help get you started contributing, we've created a [[Wikivoyage:Tips for new contributors|tips for new contributors]] page, full of helpful links about [[Wikivoyage:Directory of policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] and [[Wikivoyage:Manual of style|style]], as well as some important information on [[Wikivoyage:Copyleft|copyleft]] and basic stuff like [[Wikivoyage:How to edit a page|how to edit a page]]. 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Best, [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:33, 13 March 2026 (UTC) :Hello Ikan, thank you. How is it that my article about Adicora got deleted? Isn't it suppose to work that way so more people expand on the article? [[User:Morrocoyvolador|Morrocoyvolador]] ([[User talk:Morrocoyvolador|talk]]) 02:55, 8 June 2026 (UTC) ::I'm sorry, I don't know: I didn't see the article. While I'm replying, though, also please have a look at [[wv:links to Wikipedia]]. Inline links to Wikipedia articles are not included in text on this site. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:52, 8 June 2026 (UTC) :::I just checked: it was not deleted but was instead turned into a redirect. I'm guessing that Adicora may not pass the tests mentioned on [[wv:what is an article]]. [[User:Ikan Kekek|Ikan Kekek]] ([[User talk:Ikan Kekek|talk]]) 07:56, 8 June 2026 (UTC) 6obrighn142fwhi00k9t8a9d9c8mrok 0 216755 5289110 5269202 2026-06-07T16:01:17Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289110 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Heuvelland Belgium banner.jpg|pgname=Heuvelland}} '''Heuvelland''' is a thinly populated rural municipality, in [[West Flanders]]. The area experienced many major battles during World War I, as part of the Ypres Salient area, and now has several cemeteries and other historical sites. [[File:Heuvelland Wijtschate St.-Medardusplein 1 - 240106 - onroerenderfgoed.jpg|thumb]] ==Understand== The front-line in World War I ran through the area of Wytschaete, which was captured and held several times by both sides during the course of the war. The Kemmelberg was important during the Battle of the Lys, and German units maintained a trench system (Bayernwald) within view of Ypres at Croonaert Wood. The Bayernwald trenches can be visited as an open-air museum. In 2025, it was home to 8,000 people. * {{listing | name= Toerisme Heuvelland | alt= | url= https://www.toerismeheuvelland.be/ | email=toerisme@heuvelland.be | address=Sint-Laurentiusplein 1 | lat=50.7836499 | long= 2.8257830 | directions= | phone=+32 57 45 04 55 | tollfree= | hours=Tu-Sa 09:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:00, Su and public holidays: 10:00-16:00; Apr 1-Nov 15: also open M 09:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:00 | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-04-06 | content= }} ==Get in== Heuvelland sits between the small urban centres of Ypres and Poperinge and the metropolitan area of Kortrijk-Lille along the E17 highway. The area is mainly served by a few roads fanning out from Ypres towards the centres, with the N375 from Ypres to Belle and the N336 from Ypres to Armentières in particular traversing Heuvelland. ==Get around== {{mapframe}} For public transport, the nearest Belgian stations are those of Poperinge and Ypres, on the Poperinge-Kortrijk line . Bus services provide connections to these cities. ==See== * {{see | name=French Mass Grave, Kemmel | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4558538 | content=Many of the French victims were brought back to their country, as a result, not many French graves remain. This cemetery is a mass-grave with many unknown French soldiers. It's on the hill of Kemmel, which was a strategically important hill due to the overview it gave over the area. Under the hill, there's still a military bunker that was operated until a few years ago. }} * {{see | name=Spanbroekmolen Crater a.k.a. Pool of Peace | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q28227866 | content=During the Battle of Messines, the British army undermined the German trenches with 24 mines. The Germans could defuse one mine, and 19 mines exploded on June 7, 1917 (the remaining 4 mines did not explode, and are still loaded under the fields). This crater is 11th minefield of the 24, but the best known one. Nearby, there are also other craters visible. }} * {{see | name=Island of Ireland Peace Park, Messines | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6083563 | content=The peace park, and tower, is a memorial to the soldiers of the Island of Ireland. Many who died near Messines. }} * {{see | name= Monteberg Winery | alt= | url= https://www.monteberg.be/index.php/nl/ | email= | address= Smijterstraat 4A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q136351542 | lastedit= | content= The vineyard is situated on the southern slope of the Monteberg in the West Flemish Hill Country . In 1996, Jean-Pierre Six planted 600 vines there; later, his children Edward and Katrien took over the vineyard from their father. In 2021, Monteberg had 48,000 vines and an annual production of 50,000 bottles. The winery produces white and sparkling wine. }} * {{see | name= Entre-Deux-Monts (wine estate) | alt= | url=https://www.monteberg.be/index.php/nl/ | email= | address=Rodebergstraat 69 A | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q136794230 | lastedit=2026-04-06 | content=In 2004, Yves and Martin Bacquaert planted the first 1,000 vines.In 2009, the vineyard was expanded to 19,000 vines. With about seven employees, Entre-Deux-Monts is one of the larger wine estates in Belgium, with an annual production of around 120,000 bottles of white, red, and sparkling wine. The house has held the BelBul quality mark since 2025. }} * {{see | name= Klein Vierstraat | alt= | url= https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/52500/klein-vierstraat-british-cemetery/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=beside the Kemmel French Cemetery | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q6420179 | lastedit=2026-04-06 | content=British Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery. 800-900 burials }} * {{see | name= Suffolk Cemetery | alt= | url=https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/52501/suffolk-cemetery-vierstraat/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions=6 km south west of Ieper town centre, on the Kriekstraat | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2643491 | lastedit=2026-04-06 | content=A Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) burial ground. }} * {{see | name=RE Farm Cemetery | alt= | url= https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/9900/r-e-farm-cemetery/ | email= | address=near Wytschaete | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q7276409 | lastedit=2026-04-06 | content=Burials for 132 British and 47 Canadian soldiers who died in World War I. }} * {{see | name=Godezonne Farm Cemetery| alt= | url=https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/52502/godezonne-farm-cemetery/ | email= | address= | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q4611918 | lastedit=2026-04-06 | content=Godezonne Farm Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front in Belgium. 74 British, 3 South African, 1 Australian, and 1 Canadian soldiers are buried here. }} [[File:Westouter - Rodeberg - Lijstermolen.jpg|thumb|Lijstermolen]] * {{see | name=Lijstermolen windmill | alt= | url= | email= | address=Westouter | lat= | long= | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikidata=Q2031381 | lastedit=2026-04-06 | content=A windmill on the Rodeberg that stands in a wooded area on the Rodeberg, with the restaurant "Landhuis 't Molenhof" and the Rodeberg cable car nearby. }} ==Do== * {{do | name= Cordoba Cable Car | alt= | url=https://www.kabelbaancordoba.be/ | email= | address= Rodebergstraat 75 | lat=50.7835 | long=2.7471 | directions= | phone=+32 473 17 69 04 | tollfree= | hours=Sep-Jun: Sa Su 14:00-17:00; Jul Aug: Sa-Th 14:00-17:00; the cable car does not operate in bad weather | price=€7 per person | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-04-06 | content=The cable car connects the Vidaigneberg with the Baneberg , which are side hills of the famous Rodeberg and Zwarteberg. The route covers virtually no elevation change and offers a view over the West Flemish Hill Country and the vineyards of the Entre-Deux-Monts. On clear days, the Flemish coast or the Yser Tower of Diksmuide is visible. A brasserie offers homemade and local beers, and sandwiches. The cable car and the terrace are not accessible to wheelchair users. }} ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|West Flanders}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} 7bekuu6wv23dfbehoxoy5k9tr8fynsw 0 216759 5289072 5280691 2026-06-07T14:46:26Z Borgenland 2282829 /* Get in */ 5289072 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Floridablanca''' is a town in southwestern [[Pampanga]]. Situated at the boundary of the Central Luzon plains and the Zambales mountain range, it combines a military airfield, cultural heritage and natural wonders within its territory. ==Understand== {{mapframe}} Floridablanca, which literally means "White Flower" in Spanish, was named either after a Spanish count with a title containing the phrase, or the local pandacaqui plant, which has a white-colored flower. Since the American period, the town has hosted Basa Air Base, a military airfield from where the first suicidal kamikaze flights by the Japanese took off during World War II. The town sustained heavy damage from ashfall during the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, but largely avoided the lahar flows that nearly erased neighboring towns such as [[Porac]], [[Guagua]] and [[Bacolor]]. ==Get in== For private vehicles, the fastest way to enter Floridablanca is through the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), which has an exit in Floridablanca. Those using public transportation usually switch vehicles in [[Angeles]] or [[Porac]] and take jeepneys traversing the Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan Road. There is also a direct jeepney route to Dinalupihan in [[Bataan]]. Capillary roads connect Floridablanca with [[Guagua]], where jeepneys stopping at Golangco Junction connect travellers from Floridablanca with Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Gapan-Olongapo Road) leading to [[San Fernando (Pampanga)|San Fernando]]. Fares from Golangco to Floridablanca cost P50, while fares from Porac cost between P27 to San Jose junction leading to Floridablanca and P30 for Basa Air Base. ==Get around== Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town. ==See== * {{see | name=Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church | alt=Floridablanca Church | url= | email= | address=Alvendia corner Dinio Streets, Poblacion | lat=14.973871 | long=120.527214 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church (Floridablanca) | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=Floridablanca's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in the 19th century and repaired following World War II bombing. }} * {{see | name=White House | alt=Alvendia Mansion | url= | email= | address=Rizal corner San Jose Streets, Poblacion | lat=14.975267 | long=120.528693 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=A two-story private, white-painted mansion built during the Spanish era. }} * {{see | name=Bale Kastila | alt=Infante Mansion | url= | email= | address=Don Alfredo Street, Paguiruan | lat=15.002205 | long=120.535070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=A 19th-century Spanish-era residence with an extensive balcony that used to be the estate house of a sugarcane hacienda. It fell into neglect and was used as a shooting location for domestic horror films before being restored to its original Victorian and Art Nouveau design complete with tiles in 2024. There are plans to convert the house into a bed and breakfast and event venue. }} * {{see | name=Nabuclod Mountains | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nabuclod | lat=15.013194 | long=120.438819 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=Part of the Zambales Cordillera, it provides views of the Central Luzon plains up to Mount Arayat. }} * {{see | name=Sumuclab Lagoon | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mawacat | lat=14.962987 | long=120.417098 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=A freshwater lagoon. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Palakol Summer Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pabanlag, below the SCTEX viaduct | lat=15.012169 | long=120.469864 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=A shallow point along the Telesiko River that is a favorite swimming place for residents. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Floridablanca Public Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dinio Street, Poblacion | lat=14.974815 | long=120.527236 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Big Save Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=Solib | lat=14.972649 | long=120.532490 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-24 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | placename=Floridablanca | image1=E1 (Philippines).svg | image1a=SCTEX new logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Angeles]] | minorl1=[[Porac]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Olongapo]] | minorr1=[[Dinalupihan]] | link1= | caption1= }} {{IsPartOf|Southwest Pampanga}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} 8mj4sry76k3fmcho6liiwjbtubch2wz 5289075 5289072 2026-06-07T14:47:07Z Borgenland 2282829 /* Get around */ 5289075 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Floridablanca''' is a town in southwestern [[Pampanga]]. Situated at the boundary of the Central Luzon plains and the Zambales mountain range, it combines a military airfield, cultural heritage and natural wonders within its territory. ==Understand== {{mapframe}} Floridablanca, which literally means "White Flower" in Spanish, was named either after a Spanish count with a title containing the phrase, or the local pandacaqui plant, which has a white-colored flower. Since the American period, the town has hosted Basa Air Base, a military airfield from where the first suicidal kamikaze flights by the Japanese took off during World War II. The town sustained heavy damage from ashfall during the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, but largely avoided the lahar flows that nearly erased neighboring towns such as [[Porac]], [[Guagua]] and [[Bacolor]]. ==Get in== For private vehicles, the fastest way to enter Floridablanca is through the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), which has an exit in Floridablanca. Those using public transportation usually switch vehicles in [[Angeles]] or [[Porac]] and take jeepneys traversing the Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan Road. There is also a direct jeepney route to Dinalupihan in [[Bataan]]. Capillary roads connect Floridablanca with [[Guagua]], where jeepneys stopping at Golangco Junction connect travellers from Floridablanca with Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Gapan-Olongapo Road) leading to [[San Fernando (Pampanga)|San Fernando]]. Fares from Golangco to Floridablanca cost P50, while fares from Porac cost between P27 to San Jose junction leading to Floridablanca and P30 for Basa Air Base. ==Get around== Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town. A one-way fare from San Jose junction to downtown Floridablanca costs P60. ==See== * {{see | name=Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church | alt=Floridablanca Church | url= | email= | address=Alvendia corner Dinio Streets, Poblacion | lat=14.973871 | long=120.527214 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Church (Floridablanca) | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=Floridablanca's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in the 19th century and repaired following World War II bombing. }} * {{see | name=White House | alt=Alvendia Mansion | url= | email= | address=Rizal corner San Jose Streets, Poblacion | lat=14.975267 | long=120.528693 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=A two-story private, white-painted mansion built during the Spanish era. }} * {{see | name=Bale Kastila | alt=Infante Mansion | url= | email= | address=Don Alfredo Street, Paguiruan | lat=15.002205 | long=120.535070 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=A 19th-century Spanish-era residence with an extensive balcony that used to be the estate house of a sugarcane hacienda. It fell into neglect and was used as a shooting location for domestic horror films before being restored to its original Victorian and Art Nouveau design complete with tiles in 2024. There are plans to convert the house into a bed and breakfast and event venue. }} * {{see | name=Nabuclod Mountains | alt= | url= | email= | address=Nabuclod | lat=15.013194 | long=120.438819 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=Part of the Zambales Cordillera, it provides views of the Central Luzon plains up to Mount Arayat. }} * {{see | name=Sumuclab Lagoon | alt= | url= | email= | address=Mawacat | lat=14.962987 | long=120.417098 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=A freshwater lagoon. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Palakol Summer Place | alt= | url= | email= | address=Pabanlag, below the SCTEX viaduct | lat=15.012169 | long=120.469864 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content=A shallow point along the Telesiko River that is a favorite swimming place for residents. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Floridablanca Public Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Dinio Street, Poblacion | lat=14.974815 | long=120.527236 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-07 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Big Save Supermarket | alt= | url= | email= | address=Solib | lat=14.972649 | long=120.532490 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-04-24 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox | placename=Floridablanca | image1=E1 (Philippines).svg | image1a=SCTEX new logo.svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Angeles]] | minorl1=[[Porac]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Olongapo]] | minorr1=[[Dinalupihan]] | link1= | caption1= }} {{IsPartOf|Southwest Pampanga}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo||}} kcmxrq961ve0kn16pbejls90yl6w67z 4 216834 5289048 5274330 2026-06-07T13:23:29Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Country mapshapes with known issues */ upd 5289048 wikitext text/x-wiki {{shortcut|[[WV:TT]]}} The '''Travel Tracker''' is a Wikivoyage tool that allows users to track which countries/territories they have visited. 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This advice also applies to region articles with a large number of mapshapes. ===Country mapshapes with known issues=== :''None known'' These countries previously had issues, but have now since been fixed: * [[Cyprus]] * [[Hong Kong]] * [[Morocco]] {{phab|T422902|resolved}} * [[Singapore]] {{phab|T423857|resolved}} * [[South Africa]] – overlapping boundary with [[Lesotho]] (broader Kartographer error) * [[Serbia]] * [[Thailand]] *[[Western Sahara]] ==Relevant pages== * [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] * [[Module:Countries.json]] * [[MediaWiki:Gadget-TravelTracker.js]] * [[Module:VisitedMap]] * [[Template:VisitedMap]] ([[Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:VisitedMap|current uses]]) [[Category:Wikivoyage site]] mb8h0utq7ix9zbd3rh3czgz7tmoo9k8 5289051 5289048 2026-06-07T13:24:02Z SHB2000 2248002 5289051 wikitext text/x-wiki {{shortcut|[[WV:TT]]}} The '''Travel Tracker''' is a Wikivoyage tool that allows users to track which countries/territories they have visited. It can be used by all logged-in users by default (you don't need to be an active contributor) – simply use [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] (no additional scripts required). Non-logged-in users (i.e. temporary accounts) will not be able use the tool. The data and mapshapes used is sourced from Wikidata, which in turn is sourced from OpenStreetMap. Wikivoyage officially takes no side in any political disputes – when possible, the tool follows whatever has been agreed upon for Wikivoyage per [[Wikivoyage:Be fair#Political disputes]]; however, this isn't always possible due to the tool fetching mapshapes from OpenStreetMap which has its own set of guidelines for dealing with political disputes. Due to issues with the Kartographer extension, if you've visited a large number of countries (around at least 45–50), not all mapshapes will load on first save. You may need to give the page a [[Special:Purge|hard refresh]] for all of them to show. This advice also applies to region articles with a large number of mapshapes. ===Country mapshapes with known issues=== :''None known'' These countries previously had issues, but have now since been fixed: * [[Cyprus]] * [[Hong Kong]] * [[Morocco]] {{phab|T422902|resolved}} * [[Singapore]] {{phab|T423857|resolved}} * [[South Africa]] – overlapping boundary with [[Lesotho]] (broader Kartographer error) * [[Serbia]] * [[Thailand]] *[[Western Sahara]] ==Relevant pages== * [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] * [[Module:Countries.json]] * [[MediaWiki:Gadget-TravelTracker.js]] * [[Module:VisitedMap]] * [[Template:VisitedMap]] ([[Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:VisitedMap|current uses]]) [[Category:Wikivoyage site]] 6nngcszakq3b7t9je9v6d5esdtdlfq5 5289052 5289051 2026-06-07T13:24:22Z SHB2000 2248002 5289052 wikitext text/x-wiki {{shortcut|[[WV:TT]]}} The '''Travel Tracker''' is a Wikivoyage tool that allows users to track which countries/territories they have visited. It can be used by all logged-in users by default (you don't need to be an active contributor) – simply use [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] (no additional scripts required). Non-logged-in users (i.e. temporary accounts) will not be able to use the tool. The data and mapshapes used are sourced from Wikidata, which in turn is sourced from OpenStreetMap. Wikivoyage officially takes no side in any political disputes – when possible, the tool follows whatever has been agreed upon for Wikivoyage per [[Wikivoyage:Be fair#Political disputes]]; however, this isn't always possible due to the tool fetching mapshapes from OpenStreetMap, which has its own set of guidelines for dealing with political disputes. Due to issues with the Kartographer extension, if you've visited a large number of countries (around at least 45–50), not all mapshapes will load on first save. You may need to give the page a [[Special:Purge|hard refresh]] for all of them to show. This advice also applies to region articles with a large number of mapshapes. ===Country mapshapes with known issues=== :''None known'' These countries previously had issues, but have now since been fixed: * [[Cyprus]] * [[Hong Kong]] * [[Morocco]] {{phab|T422902|resolved}} * [[Singapore]] {{phab|T423857|resolved}} * [[South Africa]] – overlapping boundary with [[Lesotho]] (broader Kartographer error) * [[Serbia]] * [[Thailand]] *[[Western Sahara]] ==Relevant pages== * [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] * [[Module:Countries.json]] * [[MediaWiki:Gadget-TravelTracker.js]] * [[Module:VisitedMap]] * [[Template:VisitedMap]] ([[Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:VisitedMap|current uses]]) [[Category:Wikivoyage site]] scv4pimxnqot1ghg36dxhpaj7eu9og9 5289338 5289052 2026-06-08T07:35:14Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Country mapshapes with known issues */ 5289338 wikitext text/x-wiki {{shortcut|[[WV:TT]]}} The '''Travel Tracker''' is a Wikivoyage tool that allows users to track which countries/territories they have visited. It can be used by all logged-in users by default (you don't need to be an active contributor) – simply use [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] (no additional scripts required). Non-logged-in users (i.e. temporary accounts) will not be able to use the tool. The data and mapshapes used are sourced from Wikidata, which in turn is sourced from OpenStreetMap. Wikivoyage officially takes no side in any political disputes – when possible, the tool follows whatever has been agreed upon for Wikivoyage per [[Wikivoyage:Be fair#Political disputes]]; however, this isn't always possible due to the tool fetching mapshapes from OpenStreetMap, which has its own set of guidelines for dealing with political disputes. Due to issues with the Kartographer extension, if you've visited a large number of countries (around at least 45–50), not all mapshapes will load on first save. You may need to give the page a [[Special:Purge|hard refresh]] for all of them to show. This advice also applies to region articles with a large number of mapshapes. ===Country mapshapes with known issues=== * [[French Guiana]] These countries previously had issues, but have now since been fixed: * [[Cyprus]] * [[Hong Kong]] * [[Morocco]] {{phab|T422902|resolved}} * [[Singapore]] {{phab|T423857|resolved}} * [[South Africa]] – overlapping boundary with [[Lesotho]] (broader Kartographer error) * [[Serbia]] * [[Thailand]] *[[Western Sahara]] ==Relevant pages== * [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] * [[Module:Countries.json]] * [[MediaWiki:Gadget-TravelTracker.js]] * [[Module:VisitedMap]] * [[Template:VisitedMap]] ([[Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:VisitedMap|current uses]]) [[Category:Wikivoyage site]] e3olgqguqwrfn9cuxqhqrrpj1lwr5sh 5289339 5289338 2026-06-08T07:35:24Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Country mapshapes with known issues */ 5289339 wikitext text/x-wiki {{shortcut|[[WV:TT]]}} The '''Travel Tracker''' is a Wikivoyage tool that allows users to track which countries/territories they have visited. It can be used by all logged-in users by default (you don't need to be an active contributor) – simply use [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] (no additional scripts required). Non-logged-in users (i.e. temporary accounts) will not be able to use the tool. The data and mapshapes used are sourced from Wikidata, which in turn is sourced from OpenStreetMap. Wikivoyage officially takes no side in any political disputes – when possible, the tool follows whatever has been agreed upon for Wikivoyage per [[Wikivoyage:Be fair#Political disputes]]; however, this isn't always possible due to the tool fetching mapshapes from OpenStreetMap, which has its own set of guidelines for dealing with political disputes. Due to issues with the Kartographer extension, if you've visited a large number of countries (around at least 45–50), not all mapshapes will load on first save. You may need to give the page a [[Special:Purge|hard refresh]] for all of them to show. This advice also applies to region articles with a large number of mapshapes. ===Country mapshapes with known issues=== * [[French Guiana]] These countries previously had issues, but have now been fixed: * [[Cyprus]] * [[Hong Kong]] * [[Morocco]] {{phab|T422902|resolved}} * [[Singapore]] {{phab|T423857|resolved}} * [[South Africa]] – overlapping boundary with [[Lesotho]] (broader Kartographer error) * [[Serbia]] * [[Thailand]] *[[Western Sahara]] ==Relevant pages== * [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] * [[Module:Countries.json]] * [[MediaWiki:Gadget-TravelTracker.js]] * [[Module:VisitedMap]] * [[Template:VisitedMap]] ([[Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:VisitedMap|current uses]]) [[Category:Wikivoyage site]] ddvy0f5n656kubq0qapxrrjmzwiltm1 5289412 5289339 2026-06-08T11:01:37Z SHB2000 2248002 /* Country mapshapes with known issues */ 5289412 wikitext text/x-wiki {{shortcut|[[WV:TT]]}} The '''Travel Tracker''' is a Wikivoyage tool that allows users to track which countries/territories they have visited. It can be used by all logged-in users by default (you don't need to be an active contributor) – simply use [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] (no additional scripts required). Non-logged-in users (i.e. temporary accounts) will not be able to use the tool. The data and mapshapes used are sourced from Wikidata, which in turn is sourced from OpenStreetMap. Wikivoyage officially takes no side in any political disputes – when possible, the tool follows whatever has been agreed upon for Wikivoyage per [[Wikivoyage:Be fair#Political disputes]]; however, this isn't always possible due to the tool fetching mapshapes from OpenStreetMap, which has its own set of guidelines for dealing with political disputes. Due to issues with the Kartographer extension, if you've visited a large number of countries (around at least 45–50), not all mapshapes will load on first save. You may need to give the page a [[Special:Purge|hard refresh]] for all of them to show. This advice also applies to region articles with a large number of mapshapes. ===Country mapshapes with known issues=== * [[French Guiana]] These countries/territories previously had issues, but have now been fixed: * [[Cyprus]] * [[Hong Kong]] * [[Morocco]] {{phab|T422902|resolved}} * [[Singapore]] {{phab|T423857|resolved}} * [[South Africa]] – overlapping boundary with [[Lesotho]] (broader Kartographer error) * [[Serbia]] * [[Thailand]] *[[Western Sahara]] ==Relevant pages== * [[Special:MyPage/Visited]] * [[Module:Countries.json]] * [[MediaWiki:Gadget-TravelTracker.js]] * [[Module:VisitedMap]] * [[Template:VisitedMap]] ([[Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:VisitedMap|current uses]]) [[Category:Wikivoyage site]] tlq9knxpanvq1e9dvcjokyhjqv7wjl1 0 217101 5289307 5273648 2026-06-08T03:51:27Z Coolcaesar 1398300 /* Advantages */ Just thought of two more 5289307 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Escorted tours banner Shearings coaches.jpg}} '''Escorted tours''' are comprehensive tour packages in which a professional tour director escorts a large tour group, usually by motorcoach, through a multi-day itinerary covering multiple travel destinations and multiple overnight accommodations. At a minimum, a standard package includes the services of the tour director, plus the costs of all transportation, accommodations, one or more mandatory excursions at each destination, and some meals. Most packages include free time each day for optional excursions or meals for additional fees, or you may rest or go sightseeing at your leisure. ==Distinctions== Escorted tours should not be confused with [[Guided tours|guided city tours]] within a single city. An escorted tour will usually check in and out of hotels in two or more different cities. Escorted tours should not be confused with self-drive or independent tour packages, in which the tour company or [[Travel agencies|travel agency]] prepares a set of reservations or vouchers and the burden falls on guests to redeem them with each vendor. On a true escorted tour, each vendor is ready for your scheduled arrival and serves the group as a whole; individual guests do not need to keep presenting the correct voucher to settle individual tabs. An alternative that somewhat resembles an escorted tour is to travel by [[cruise ship]]. All your accommodation and transportation between destinations, plus most meals, are included in the package fee. Transportation and guides at destinations may or may not be included, depending upon which line and cruise you choose. ==Booking== Escorted tours can be booked directly with tour companies or through travel agencies. Tour companies often require deposits to secure your place which are usually nonrefundable. If enough people sign up to enable a tour to proceed as scheduled, the tour company will advise you and demand payment of the full balance. Pricing is per person and assumes that you will share accommodations with one or more travelers. A single supplement is charged for solo travelers who prefer to stay by themselves in hotel rooms or ship cabins. When booking an escorted tour, the vast majority of the tour itinerary should fall squarely within your must-see preferences. Otherwise, you are wasting your time and money. ==Getting to and from== Escorted tour package prices do not include the cost of transportation between your city of residence and the start and end of the tour itinerary. However, your tour company or travel agency can usually add on such transportation for an additional fee, or you can choose to book that separately. Some itineraries start and finish in the same city. Others are one-way itineraries between different cities which will require a so-called "open-jaw" reservation (returning home from a different city than the outbound flight). ==Understand== The tour director typically meets you at the airport when you arrive at the first destination on the itinerary, or in the alternative, arranges for someone to meet you. From that point onward, the tour company handles all transportation and accommodations, until the tour director drops you off at the airport at the last destination, or arranges other transportation to the airport. Some tours start from a city center meeting point and return to the same meeting point, and there may be connecting coaches from other cities to this meeting point. This enables tour operators to advertise a "grand tour" of a broad region which is actually a package of several shorter tours connecting to each other through that city center. An escorted tour package usually consists of several destinations where the group will stay for one or two nights. Travel between those destinations most often comes in the form of land transportation via full-size motorcoaches driven by professional tour drivers. If the tour needs to cover distances too vast to drive or cross large bodies of water, the itinerary will include flights, trains, or ships arranged for by the tour company. The tour director personally escorts the tour group to every destination on the itinerary (hence the name), escorts the group to all mandatory excursions, and usually stays with them at each hotel on the itinerary. While en route on the motorcoach, the tour director narrates the tour. The director points out upcoming roadside points of interest to photograph while passing by, provides interesting facts about what the group is seeing or about to see, and briefs the group on practical information for each destination and attraction. The tour director will also coordinate optional excursions and may accompany some of those excursions as well. At each destination, and often in between them, there are several mandatory excursions to local attractions and restaurants. At each attraction, the tour bus will drop off the group and immediately drive away to park in a less congested area. For included meals and the simplest attractions, like scenic viewpoints, the tour director will personally guide the group. For more complex attractions, especially ticketed ones, the tour director will hand off the group to a local tour guide. The tour director then follows the rear of the group, to monitor the tour guide's performance, to keep the group together, and to prevent unwanted third parties from slipping into the group to sneak into the attraction. Since attraction tickets have been prearranged, the tour guide leads the group through a dedicated tour group entrance, past all the individual tourists waiting in line, and takes them directly to the most important parts of the attraction. After a reasonable time for sightseeing and taking pictures, the tour director will contact the driver to bring back the tour bus and begin to collect the group. Everyone gets back on the bus and relaxes or rests, while the motorcoach glides away to the next attraction. Escorted tours usually include multiple free time segments, but their exact length is rarely indicated on tour companies' published itineraries. For free time, the tour company may make available one or more optional excursions for additional fees, and the tour director will try to "upsell" those excursions to guests who have not already made plans. The tour company will not finalize and send you the actual schedule for your particular tour until you pay the full price for the tour package. At that point, you can calculate available free time at each destination, then decide whether to take an optional excursion or plan your own sightseeing. Most escorted tours include baggage handling, also known as porterage. This greatly eases the transition from one hotel to another because you will not have to wrestle your baggage in and out of the motorcoach. Each morning when you check out, you will leave your baggage outside your room at a designated time and turn in your key to the front desk. The tour director coordinates with hotel staff to get your baggage from your room to the motorcoach. At the next hotel on the itinerary, the tour director will check in the entire group, obtain a stack of keys from the front desk clerk and pass them out, and coordinate with hotel staff to deliver everyone's baggage directly to their rooms. The exceptions are for air segments where you will have to personally check in and claim your baggage, and certain off-road destinations for which you will need to bring a backpack or carry-on and pack only the supplies you need for the off-road location. In the latter scenario, the motorcoach carries away your full-size baggage and meets the group several days later. These exceptions are usually indicated on the tour itinerary. ==Advantages== The primary advantages of escorted tours are that they move fast and greatly reduce the stress and expense of travel. Escorted tours move fast because everything is researched, optimized, planned, and booked by the tour company in advance. The tour director focuses on efficiently moving from one attraction to the next, while the tour driver handles driving, parking, refueling, and basic vehicle maintenance. They take over all the exhausting hassles of driving and navigating, and follow a carefully choreographed itinerary, while the guests rest on the bus. A well-planned escorted tour can cover far more territory and visit far more attractions each day than most people could ever do on their own. When done right, the experience should be seamless and feel like magic. You do not have to worry about details, because the tour company does that for you. All you need to do is show up in the hotel lobby each morning as scheduled, follow your tour director on and off the bus all day, and enjoy the ride. You leave your baggage outside one hotel room and a bellhop delivers your baggage to your room at the next hotel. All included hotels, attractions, and restaurants are ready for and awaiting your scheduled arrival. If anything goes wrong, tour operators have support staff to assist tour directors with resolving such issues. Escorted tours are especially valuable for international travel to other countries. They are an excellent option if you are too young or too old to drive in another country, or never learned how; the country drives on the "wrong" side of the road from your point of view; you cannot read or speak a country's native language and most locals don't speak your language; the country has a high violent crime rate; or several of your must-see destinations are located in hard-to-reach rural areas. If this is your first time crossing an international border, you may be overwhelmed with learning local laws, customs, and culture to avoid getting into trouble in a foreign country. An experienced tour director can accurately answer your questions and brief you on what is truly important to know. If you are visiting a developing country full of dangerously inexperienced drivers, touring in a relatively large motorcoach may be slightly safer than other vehicular options because most drivers are instinctively aware that mass wins. Since the tour company buys everything (lodging, meals, transportation, attraction tickets) in very large quantities, the company may be able to obtain bulk discounts unavailable to individual travelers who purchase those things separately. If your tour company is reputable, then you can be confident that all vendors were vetted and are probably not outright frauds or scams. If you were booking your own itinerary, you would have to research all the vendors yourself to avoid booking the hotel or restaurant from hell which could wreck your dream vacation. In the alternative, you could hire a travel agent, but your agent may have never visited your destination, or may not have booked it recently for clients. In contrast, the tour company is actually running tours with its vendors every few weeks. The company receives feedback on current vendor performance from tour directors who have to share the same accommodations and food, and mollify dissatisfied guests. Vetting works both ways; an escorted tour can unlock unique experiences unavailable to independent travelers. Many landowners are reluctant to open their gates to the general public every day, but may tolerate occasional visits from tour groups who are more likely to behave themselves. This can mean the difference, for example, between visiting a farm theme park as an independent traveler to ride on a tram tour or miniature railway, while an escorted tour group can enjoy a quiet, intimate ride in horse-drawn wagons on an authentic working rural farm. ==Disadvantages== The main disadvantage of an escorted tour is the lack of flexibility. Escorted tour schedules are tight and rigid. A tour group can only move as fast as its least punctual guest. It is a constant hassle to meet up with the group at specific times on the tour schedule after periods set aside for sleep and free time. If any guest fails to show up, that may lead to significant delays while the tour director goes to look for them. A tour group can only move as fast as its slowest guest. Escorted tours often attract families and elderly retirees. Children have short legs, some old people move slowly for various health and safety reasons, and both groups may tire easily. Young adults with stamina and energy should focus on tour companies catering to active young adults. Independent travelers have the flexibility to abandon the rest of their plans for any given day, in order to stay longer and savor the delights of a particular tourist attraction which exceeded their expectations. On an escorted tour, you do not have that flexibility. To stay on schedule, the tour director will have to constantly encourage the group to keep moving. Conversely, if the tour falls behind schedule because of unusually slow or tardy guests, traffic congestion, or bus breakdowns, the tour director might feel differently than you about which things to skip. An independent traveler may look at the weather forecast and decide to visit the museum during the morning rain and the gardens in the afternoon sunshine, but an escorted tour will stick to the tour schedule and visit the gardens in the rain. Escorted tours will usually visit only those attractions which can take 45 to 55 visitors at once (i.e., the capacity of a typical charter motorcoach). The smallest historic sites are often omitted for this reason; you will visit the palace but not the laborer's house. Conversely, specialist small group tours can sometimes gain access to locations not normally open to the public. It is nearly impossible to satisfy every guest all the time, especially larger groups on longer itineraries. On at least one or more days, you may find yourself trapped in one or more accommodations, transportation, restaurants, or mandatory excursions which are not to your satisfaction, which you would not have included if planning your own trip from scratch, and which you will tolerate only because you already paid for it and you want to stay on schedule. The tour company and its vendors have to make a profit somewhere, and this is evident in certain elements of escorted tours. Unless you are booking an expensive luxury escorted tour which promises only the finest accommodations at every stop, most tours will stay in at least one hotel which is booking tour groups because it is overdue for renovation or is located in a noisy, unattractive, or inconvenient area (often next to an international airport). Tour companies usually only book hotels that can take the full coach of passengers, those with more than 30 bedrooms available, but some companies may split the coach between a few hotels possibly at different prices. Included meals may be from a shorter menu than a restaurant's standard menu. In cities with expensive tollways, a tour driver may try to save on tolls by taking the slower "scenic route" on toll-free streets. Another disadvantage of escorted tours is the risk that the tour may not proceed as advertised because it failed to attract enough interest. Most tours are priced on the assumption that the motorcoach will be mostly or completely full, but make no sense financially if only two or three guests sign up. This risk is usually not a problem for the most popular destinations in high season. If you are trying to visit a less popular destination, especially during its low season, you need to prepare for a possible "staycation" or a backup trip if your tour is cancelled. You may find the additional cost of optional excursions to be quite annoying, since you are aware that you already paid a very large sum for the tour package's base price. ==See also== * [[Guided tours]], tours within or around individual city destinations * [[Travel agencies]] {{PartOfTopic|Transportation}} {{outlinetopic}} 1qpc9dl4zlkypd5ujes7kl3xy8yylsm 0 217229 5289280 5289027 2026-06-08T00:35:19Z Brycehughes 43226 /* Arrange mobile data */ clarify 5289280 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Where Everybody Looks at Screens (banner).jpg|caption=Passengers staring at their phones on the Shanghai Metro}} '''[[China]]''' presents a unique digital situation for travellers. On one hand, China is one of the most connected countries in the world: people are highly digitally literate, mobile payments are nearly universal, and internet access is widespread. On the other hand, the '''Great Firewall of China''' blocks many popular foreign websites and services, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google, WhatsApp, Telegram, Wikipedia, and even our dear Wikivoyage. Moreover, foreign credit cards are rarely accepted. An unprepared traveller may arrive in China unable to use familiar apps or websites, pay easily for goods and services, or contact friends and family back home. Fortunately, there are ways around these problems. With preparation before arrival, and a few steps after you arrive in China, you can stay connected, access many of your usual websites and apps, keep in touch with people abroad, and use China’s mobile payment systems. This guide explains how to prepare before travelling and what to do once you arrive. {{cautionbox | This guide is about how to stay connected to the outside world while travelling in China. ''It is not a guide to maintaining privacy or data security in China''. If you handle sensitive information, research appropriate security precautions before travelling. }} ==Understand== ===VPNs=== China blocks access to many foreign websites and services through the '''Great Firewall of China'''. The Great Firewall normally works by inspecting Internet traffic going between China and the outside world, then blocking connections to banned websites and services. A '''virtual private network''' (VPN) routes your Internet connection through a server somewhere else. Instead of connecting directly from China to a blocked site, your phone or computer first makes an encrypted connection to a VPN server. Because that connection is encrypted, the Great Firewall should not be able to see that you are trying to reach a blocked site; it sees only the connection to the VPN server. The VPN server then connects to the blocked site for you and sends the data back through the encrypted connection. In China, a VPN may let you access sites and apps that are otherwise blocked. However, not all VPNs work reliably in China. The Great Firewall actively detects and disrupts many VPN connections, and performance can vary by provider, server, device, network, city, and even the time of day. ====Legality==== Using VPNs and other tools is common in practice, including among Chinese residents. China regulates VPN services, and companies operating VPNs inside China generally need government approval. Unauthorized VPN services have been targeted by the authorities, but ordinary tourists are rarely the target of enforcement. That said, you should be discreet. Do not use a VPN or other circumvention tool for political activism or anything that could attract official attention. The practical risk for normal tourist use is very low, but it is not zero. ===Mobile payments=== [[File:NFC Pay terminal, Alipay.jpg|thumb|right|An Alipay payment terminal]] China’s consumer economy relies almost entirely on mobile payments, and the normal way to pay for almost anything is by scanning a QR code with your phone. The two dominant payment platforms are '''Alipay''' and '''WeChat Pay'''. Alipay is widely used for payments, while WeChat Pay is built into [https://www.wechat.com/en WeChat], China’s dominant messaging app. Almost every merchant in China will have an Alipay terminal or QR code and/or a WeChat Pay QR code for you to scan and pay. You can link an overseas card to Alipay or WeChat Pay, though reliability varies widely by card. ====Travel-friendly credit and debit cards==== Foreign cards can be used with Alipay and WeChat Pay, but not every card works, regardless of whether they are on supposedly supported networks such as Visa or Mastercard. You should bring more than one card to China and from different issuers. Travel-oriented debit cards, such as '''[https://wise.com Wise]''' or '''[https://www.revolut.com Revolut]''' work better than mainstream cards. ''Don't assume your card will work''. If UnionPay credit or debit cards are available in your country, consider applying for them, as these are usually targeted specifically at people who travel to China regularly. ===Mini-programs=== Many Chinese services are accessed through '''mini-programs''' inside larger apps rather than through websites or standalone apps. The most important hosts are '''WeChat''' and '''Alipay'''. A mini-program opens inside the main app and can more-or-less do all the things a regular phone app can do. Some businesses require that you use a mini-program to interact with them. Many tourist attractions have their own mini-programs – these are extremely useful for making tourist-site reservations (where available). Some services that have standalone apps actually work better with their mini-programs instead. For example, '''DiDi''' – China's Uber – is often easier for foreign travellers to use through Alipay, because your payment is integrated and the standalone app (the China version, which you must use in China) can be quite persnickety about foreign cards. Mini-programs are far easier to find by searching in Chinese characters. Copy the Chinese name of thing you're interested in into the WeChat or Alipay search box, or scan the QR code posted at a site's entrance. When searching by name, particularly for tourist attractions, beware of mini-programs with similar names that are in fact unofficial services trying to sell you tours, etc. Both WeChat and Alipay include built-in translation features, though coverage is rough. Text in menus and customer-service chats may translate reasonably well, while pop-up notices and error messages may not. The Alipay translation option usually floats above the app and is easily tappable, while the WeChat translation is available through a menu at the top-right. ===Maps=== [[File:IllegalFlowerTribute1.jpg|thumb|right|Pour one out for Google China.]] Digital maps function differently in China compared to the rest of the world. China uses its own coordinate system, so foreign maps show almost everything in a bizarre offset from where they really are. This "shifted map" problem applies to Google Maps and most OpenStreetMap-based apps, so you'll need to use a Chinese map app instead. ''Google Maps is useless in China and should not be used''. Apple Maps is occasionally recommended on web forums, but given that it offers little more than Google other than an accurate coordinate system, it is mostly useless as well. The main local options are '''Amap''' (also called Gaode Maps) and '''Baidu Maps'''. Both have far better local data than Google Maps or Apple Maps, including public transport, restaurants, shops, hotels, attractions, road closures, and walking routes. ''Amap is usually the most useful choice for travellers'' because it offers an English interface and English map labels. That said, even with Amap, Chinese characters are important. Many places are easier (or even only possible) to find by searching for their Chinese names. Copy Chinese names from Wikivoyage, booking confirmations, attraction websites, etc., when searching. ===Social media=== [[File:Douyin user (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|upright|Looks familiar]] Much commerce in China takes place over social media, and influencers are often contracted by businesses to sell their products during livestreams. Unfortunately, foreign social media apps are blocked in China, which has its own parallel social media ecosystem instead. Even TikTok runs separate servers for its international and Chinese domestic versions, and content on one is not available on the other. If you can understand Chinese, social media is a good way to search for recommendations in the area you are visiting. The most popular social media platforms are '''[https://www.douyin.com/ Douyin]''' (the Chinese domestic version of TikTok) and '''[https://www.xiaohongshu.com/ Xiaohongshu]''' (called '''Rednote''' in English). Chinese social media sites require identity verification in order for you to register for an account, but in most cases, foreigners can register using their passport. Registration is usually not required just for viewing content, but is necessary if you want to bookmark, follow or post comments. ==Prepare== Prepare your phone, payments, and Internet access before arrival. Do not assume you can fix everything after you land: VPN websites may be blocked, app downloads may fail, cards may need verification, and some accounts may require SMS codes sent to an existing phone number. ===Bring the right cards=== Bring more than one credit or debit card, preferably from different issuers. A foreign Visa or Mastercard may work normally elsewhere in the world, but still fail when linked to Alipay or WeChat Pay. Travel-oriented debit cards, such as '''Wise''' or '''Revolut''', typically work better than mainstream cards. Know your card PINs, make sure your cards are enabled for overseas and online payments, and bring enough cash or ATM access to cover a few days if mobile payments fail. Cash is still legal tender in China, but it is much less convenient than mobile payment. ===Set up Alipay and WeChat Pay=== Install Alipay and WeChat before travelling to China. Link at least one foreign card to each app, complete any identity verification requested, and make sure you can receive SMS codes on the phone number attached to your accounts. Set up both apps rather than relying on only one. Alipay is often easier to use for everyday payments, but WeChat mini-programs (which use WeChat Pay) are usually preferred for reserving tickets at tourist attractions. If your SMS phone number doesn't work in China, then you should get a Chinese phone number once you arrive and then switch both apps to that. ''The Beijinger'' has [https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2024/08/26/expats-visitors-rejoice-upgrades-digital-payments-are-here an illustrated guide] to setting up Alipay and WeChat Pay. ===Set up VPNs=== {{infobox|Mullvad ain't bad|Mullvad is one of the most popular VPNs for circumventing the Great Firewall but it is by no means perfect. As of 2026, all Asian servers are blocked. Europe is painfully slow. Your best best bet is to connect to servers in the United States and Canada. If your connection to the United States is failing, connect to Canada. If Canada is failing, connect to the United States. Setting your obfuscation/anti-censorship settings to Shadowsocks normally gives the best results. All this can quickly change so you'll likely need to experiment with connections and settings. }} Set up any [[Internet access#VPN providers|VPN]] before arriving in China. VPN websites and downloads will almost certainly be blocked once you are inside the country. Be sure to test your VPN on all your devices before you arrive! If you are a propeller-hat you may have other workarounds, but this guide covers only VPNs. Not all VPNs work reliably in China. Performance changes frequently, and a VPN that works on one network, device, server, or day may fail on another. Paid VPNs are generally more plausible than free VPNs, but no provider should be treated as guaranteed. Post-secondary institutions often provide VPN to their staff and students for free, as do many other big institutions and companies for their employees. As of 2026, travellers report success with '''[https://mullvad.net/en Mullvad]''' and '''[https://www.astrill.com/ Astrill]''', while Proton VPN rarely works and NordVPN does not work at all. Have more than one option. A sensible setup is one primary VPN, one backup VPN, and a roaming SIM or travel eSIM that can access blocked sites without using mainland Chinese internet routing. In theory, you may not need a VPN if you can tether your computer to your phone’s roaming connection. However, roaming plans often have data limits, which can make regular computer use expensive or impractical. Although paid services are more reliable, [https://digitalcruch.com/zh/free-vpns-china/ this list] of free VPNs can still be useful in emergency situations – it is generally preferable to access their mirror links rather than relying on the official websites. ===Arrange mobile data=== A working mobile data connection that accesses the Internet beyond the Great Firewall is one of the most useful things to have in China. There are two options: * '''Roaming from your home carrier''' — usually the easiest option, and often allows access to blocked foreign websites and apps because the traffic is routed through your home carrier. It can be expensive, depending on your plan. * '''A travel SIM or eSIM''' — often cheaper than home-carrier roaming and may also bypass the Great Firewall, depending on the provider and routing. As of 2026, [https://www.trip.com/things-to-do/detail/53873746 this Trip.com eSIM] is popular and works. Make sure your phone is unlocked before travelling. If you plan to use an eSIM, check that your phone supports arbitrary eSIMs and that your model is not region-locked in a way that disables it. {{Cautionbox|China has heavier network controls in [[Xinjiang]] and [[Tibet]]. Your roaming plan may not work reliably in these regions without also enabling a China-ready VPN service.}} ===Install useful apps=== Install the apps you are likely to need before arriving. App stores, login pages, and verification systems can be harder to use in China. Useful apps include: * '''Alipay''' — payments, DiDi ride-hailing, transport, translation, mini-programs, and many travel services * '''WeChat''' — messaging, WeChat Pay, mini-programs, and many local services * '''Amap''' — the most useful map app for most foreign travellers in China. When you set up Amap and it asks for your country, ''be sure to select a country for which you will have SMS-message access in China!'' If you are planning to get a Chinese phone number, then you can say your country is China and bind your phone number later. If you don't select a country for which you have SMS access in China, the app will still work, but you will not be able to bind your phone number to sync to the desktop version of the app, and if you delete the app your saved places will be lost. You cannot change your country after you install the app, for only-China-would-know reasons. * '''MetroMan China''' – if you know the names of the metro stations, can provide more efficient metro directions than Amap. * '''Trip.com''' — as as of 2026, your best booking resource for hotels, trains, flights, and some attraction tickets (although WeChat mini-apps can be cheaper for attractions). * A '''translation app''' with offline Chinese support. Since this guide recommends using a roaming SIM or travel eSIM, '''Google Translate''' should work fine, but ''download offline Chinese'' anyway. You might download '''Baidu Translate''' just in case. '''Pleco''' is a useful Chinese/English dictionary, but not a fully-fledged translation app. * Your '''VPN or proxy apps'''. * Airline, hotel, banking, and password-manager apps you may need during the trip. You can install the Mainland China version of DiDi for ride-hailing, but using DiDi through the Alipay or WeChat mini-program is usually easier, as the standalone app has trouble with foreign payment methods. ====Weather forecasts==== For weather, '''[https://en.weather.com.cn Weather China]''', China's official weather service, is usually more accurate than foreign services, but as of 2026 it does not have an app and must be accessed through the website. If you can figure it out, the [https://www.weather.com.cn/ Chinese language version] is a lot more informative than the English language version (look at the Wikivoyage article or try asking AI for the Chinese name of the city you're interested in to paste into the search box). For English-native services, '''[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weather/id1069513131 Apple's Weather app]''' on the iPhone is usually quite accurate in China, as it is sourced from a Chinese service called [https://www.qweather.com/ QWeather]. ===Set up a Chinese keyboard=== {{infobox|How Chinese type|Chinese has thousands of characters, but obviously keyboards do not have thousands of keys! In mainland China, most people type Chinese using Pinyin, where the Latin alphabet is used to write Mandarin sounds. For example, typing ''nihao'' brings up 你好 ("hello"), and the user chooses the correct characters from a list of suggestions. Many phones also support handwriting input, where users draw characters directly on the screen. This is slower for normal typing but useful when the user doesn't know how a character is pronounced. }} Set up a '''Chinese (Simplified)''' keyboard on your phone before travelling. Even if you don't speak Chinese, it can be useful when you hand your phone to a Chinese speaker for help. The most useful input methods are usually '''Pinyin''' and '''handwriting'''. Pinyin is the standard way mainland Chinese people type Chinese characters using the Latin alphabet, so it is useful when someone else is entering Chinese text for you. On iPhone, the Chinese (Simplified) Pinyin keyboard offers layout options such as QWERTY, AZERTY, and 10 Key; '''QWERTY''' is usually the safest choice for travellers, since it matches the normal Latin keyboard layout. Android phones have similar options. Also add '''Chinese (Simplified) Handwriting''' if available. Handwriting input lets someone draw characters directly on the screen, which can help with signs, names, addresses, and cases where copying text is not possible. Many Chinese like to use this, and you may find yourself using this as well (it can be fun). Choose Simplified Chinese rather than Traditional Chinese. Mainland China uses simplified characters, while Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau mostly use traditional characters. ===Save Chinese names and offline information=== Save important information before arrival, preferably both in English and Chinese. This includes hotel names and addresses, airport and train station names, attraction names, booking confirmations, emergency contacts, and the Chinese names of places you plan to visit. Chinese-character names are often needed for maps, taxi destinations, mini-program searches, restaurant lookup, and asking for help. For example, for food emergencies, save the word for noodles 面条 so you can quickly search in Amap. 馄饨 (wontons) and 饺子 (dumplings) might also come in handy. Searching for these in Chinese will give you far more results than searching in English. ==Upon arrival== ===Get a Chinese SIM=== {{infobox|How to SIM|As of 2026, foreigners are unable to acquire eSIMs in China and must purchase physical SIMs instead. If you plan on obtaining a Chinese phone number, this may require some planning: *If your phone does not have a physical SIM slot (such as a recent-model U.S. iPhones), then ''you will not be able to use a Chinese phone number'' on that phone. You'll need to use a burner phone with at least one physical slot for a Chinese SIM. *If you only have a single physical SIM slot, then your roaming SIM (either from your home carrier or a travel carrier) ''must'' be an eSIM in order to make room for the Chinese physical SIM, or else you'll have to manually swap out your SIMs each time you need to use them. *If you have two physical SIM slots, then you shouldn't have any issues.}} If your phone supports dual SIMs (for example, one physical SIM and multiple eSIMs), consider getting a mainland Chinese SIM in addition to your roaming SIM or travel eSIM. '''A Chinese phone number''' is extremely useful because many Chinese services are tied to SMS verification, including food delivery, mini-programs, and ticket reservations – foreign phone numbers are rarely recognized regardless of whether you are able to receive SMS messages in China. Set mobile data to the roaming SIM or travel eSIM, and set calls and text messages to the Chinese SIM. Buying a Chinese SIM requires passport registration. Airport kiosks for '''China Mobile''', '''China Unicom''', or '''China Telecom''' are usually the easiest places, but prices may be higher. For better prices, wait until you can go to an official store; in major cities, staff should be able to set you up quickly. There are also many unofficial mobile service shops, which will not be able to register a SIM for a foreigner, but the staff should happily point you to an official location. ===Test payments and withdraw cash=== [[File:Alipay payment 20160121 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Mission accomplished.]] Test Alipay and WeChat Pay before you need them for anything urgent. A hotel front desk is a good place to try a payment. If a payment fails, try another linked card or the other payment app. Failures can be caused by the card issuer, the app, identity verification, the merchant’s payment setup, or the type of transaction. It is much easier to troubleshoot this before you are in a rush. Withdraw a small amount of cash from an ATM as backup. Cash is still legal tender, but it is less convenient than mobile payment, and some merchants may have trouble making change. ==Go== ===Use your phone for local transport=== Set up local public-transport QR codes in WeChat or Alipay. Instead of physical cards, most Chinese cities have '''metro and bus cards''' inside WeChat or Alipay, which is extremely convenient. (Alipay tends to be more straightforward and easier to use.) Activating them may require passport verification (you can do this on your phone), but you should only have to do it once, even though you will need to activate a new transit card in each city. Test it before rush hour or before making a timed connection! Although some stations also sell paper tickets or accept cash, QR-code payment is far easier once set up. It doesn't always work. Some transit systems, particularly small, bus-only ones, require a mainland Chinese ID card number to acquire a digital transit card. Others may allow passport registration but reject your application regardless, for mysterious reasons. There are usually backup means available. Some transit systems allow you to purchase a single ticket using Alipay or WeChat Pay without needing to use a card. And almost all systems will accept cash as a last resort, but make sure you have enough ¥1 notes, as change is rarely given. ===Use mini-programs for tickets and reservations=== [[File:WeChat Mini Program code example (cropped).svg|thumb|right|These specialized QR codes can be scanned with WeChat to open mini-programs.]] Many museums, scenic areas, restaurants, and local services use '''WeChat mini-programs''' for tickets and reservations. You can reserve in advance usually ''if you have a Chinese phone number'' from your Chinese SIM – this may save you a lot of time waiting in line. In WeChat, pull down from the main chat screen to open the mini-program area; this shows recently used mini-programs and a search box. You can also find mini-programs by scanning QR codes, searching WeChat, or following links from an organization’s official WeChat account. Search using Chinese characters whenever possible. English searches often fail or return unofficial results. Copy the Chinese name of the place you want to visit and paste it into the search box. Once you find the right mini-program, it should be saved in your recent mini-programs so you don't have to search for it again. ''Don't worry if you can't get this working''; almost all tourist attractions are lenient towards foreigners, and you can just show up, show your passport and buy a ticket, no problem. ===Use your passport at ticket checks=== China uses real-name registration for many tickets and reservations. Chinese citizens usually use their national ID cards for this; Hong Kong and Macau citizens use their Home Return Permit, Taiwanese citizens use their Taiwan Compatriot Pass, and foreign travellers use their passports. This applies to train tickets, many museums and tourist attractions, some ferry or long-distance bus tickets, and many reservations made through WeChat or Alipay mini-programs. You’ll probably need to carry your passport more often in China than you do in other countries. When booking, enter your name and passport number carefully – make sure what you enter matches your passport exactly. At the site or station, show your passport and you'll either collect a ticket or they'll just wave you on your way, no physical ticket needed. At train stations, you'll likely need to have your ticket inspected manually, as the automated gates are usually only set up to scan Chinese ID cards. There will be a manual inspection lane or window somewhere; look for a uniformed person amongst the gates. ===Use your phone to order food=== [[File:Luckin Coffee Kunming store.jpg|thumb|right|You must use an app or mini-program to order a coffee at Luckin.]] Many sit-down restaurants use digital ordering, where you scan a QR code using WeChat, and a page will pop up, allowing you to place your order and pay. Unfortunately, the menu is almost always in Chinese only. Some restaurants can provide you with physical menus and you can usually also place your order manually with the waitstaff (though it is highly unlikely that you will meet an English-speaking waiter). Nevertheless, restaurants often have pictures of their most popular dishes either in their menus or on a billboard somewhere inside, so you can just point to what you want, or take a photo of the dish with your phone and show the staff. Some chain-restaurants require (or practically require) that you use either a phone app or an Alipay/WeChat mini-program to order food. For example, KFC, ubiquitous in China, is nearly impossible to order without using either their phone app or a mini-program. McDonald's, on the other hand, provides convenient digital kiosks at their restaurants with menus in English, so you don't need to bother with your phone. {{PartOfTopic|Preparation|China}} {{usabletopic}} nzk4jx5zexyz0ty4943z3f5ygxewam5 0 217810 5289192 5283835 2026-06-07T19:33:01Z Mrkstvns 144844 pagebanner 5289192 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Narvacan banner.jpg|pgname=Narvacan}} '''Narvacan''' is a town in [[Ilocos Sur]] with extensive beaches, a Spanish-era church and some of the best ''bagnet'' (deep-fried pork belly) in the Ilocos Region. {{mapframe}} ==Understand== Narvacan is one of the oldest settlements in Ilocos Sur, having been founded by the Spanish in 1574. Its name derives from the Ilocano word for shipwrecked, referring to the inauspicious arrival of Spanish settlers led by Juan de Salcedo to the area following a storm that sunk their ship off the town's coast in Sulvec Beach. [[File:Narvacan Church.JPG|thumb|St. Lucy Parish Church in Narvacan]] The town prospered as a center for growing tobacco during the Spanish era, and is now cashing in on the 21st century tourism boom across Ilocos Sur as a rustic alternative to urban Vigan. ==Get in== Narvacan is along '''Route 2''' (Manila North Road). Buses also ply this highway, with some bus companies operating limited direct services from Metro Manila. A junction in Barangay Quinarayan leads to Abra province and its capital, Bangued. ==Get around== Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town, particularly as downtown Narvacan is further inland from the coast. ==See== * {{see | name=Sulvec Watchtower | alt=Baluarte | url= | email= | address=Manila North Road, Sulvec | lat=17.446731 | long=120.441376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=The remains of a Spanish-era watchtower and fortifications meant to guard against pirates and foreign invaders from the South China Sea. The site was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 2015. }} * {{see | name=Narvacan Church | alt=Saint Lucy Church | url= | email= | address=Narvacan Park, Santa Lucia | lat=17.418670 | long=120.476400 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=Narvacan's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in the Baroque style. }} * {{see | name=Paraiso ni Juan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sulvec | lat=17.445956 | long=120.433096 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=Meaning "Juan's Paradise", it is a grotto built on top of a protruding rock off Sulvec Beach, itself a popular swimming spot, marking the spot where the Spanish conquistadores who first arrived in Narvacan were shipwrecked. It is a picturesque venue for sunsets, but the site itself is only accessible during low tide. }} * {{see | name=Mount Noah | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bantay Abot | lat=17.434593 | long=120.454334 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=A towering hill with views over Sulvec Cove, the Cordillera Mountains and downtown Narvacan. }} * {{see | name=Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=17.46464 | long=120.43510 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=A {{convert|1316|ha}} ridge that is popular among hikers and motorists for the dramatic coastal views along Manila North Road. While most of the park is located in [[Santa]], its southern tip lies at Barangay Sulvec in Narvacan. }} * {{see | name=Tangadan Tunnel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ilocos Sur-Abra Road, Ambulogan | lat=17.494743 | long=120.508136 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=A road tunnel cut through a stretch of the Cordillera Mountains to bypass the narrow treacherous stretch of the Abra River Gorge. The tunnel marks the approximate boundary between Ilocos Sur and Abra provinces and has rest stops on the Ilocos Sur side. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Narvacan Tobacco Farmer's Tourism Park & Commercial Complex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Manila North Road, San Antonio | lat=17.409971 | long=120.475095 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=A sprawling mixed-use commercial and tourism complex featuring a farmers' market, civic monuments, a dancing fountain, and a replica of the shipwrecked vessel carrying the Spanish conquerors of Narvacan. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Narvacan Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Manila North Road, Margaay | lat=17.426522 | long=120.473747 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Narvacan Public Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old National Highway, San Jose | lat=17.418479 | long=120.475532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Narvacan Farmers Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Manila North Road, San Antonio | lat=17.410603 | long=120.475083 | directions=inside Narvacan Tobacco Farmer's Tourism Park & Commercial Complex | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox |placename=Narvacan | image1=N2 (Philippines).svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Vigan]] | minorl1=[[Santa]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Candon]] | minorr1=[[Santa Maria (Ilocos Sur)|Santa Maria]] | link1= | caption1= | image2=N204 (Philippines).svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Bangued]] | minorr2=[[San Quintin]] | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Ilocos Sur}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|17.419167|120.475556|zoom=13}} 3zvmo9s1vii25yh4a5b0xknzx9mxb9m 5289304 5289192 2026-06-08T03:35:59Z Borgenland 2282829 Image clearly shows [[Nueva Ecija]] 5289304 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Narvacan''' is a town in [[Ilocos Sur]] with extensive beaches, a Spanish-era church and some of the best ''bagnet'' (deep-fried pork belly) in the Ilocos Region. {{mapframe}} ==Understand== Narvacan is one of the oldest settlements in Ilocos Sur, having been founded by the Spanish in 1574. Its name derives from the Ilocano word for shipwrecked, referring to the inauspicious arrival of Spanish settlers led by Juan de Salcedo to the area following a storm that sunk their ship off the town's coast in Sulvec Beach. [[File:Narvacan Church.JPG|thumb|St. Lucy Parish Church in Narvacan]] The town prospered as a center for growing tobacco during the Spanish era, and is now cashing in on the 21st century tourism boom across Ilocos Sur as a rustic alternative to urban Vigan. ==Get in== Narvacan is along '''Route 2''' (Manila North Road). Buses also ply this highway, with some bus companies operating limited direct services from Metro Manila. A junction in Barangay Quinarayan leads to Abra province and its capital, Bangued. ==Get around== Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town, particularly as downtown Narvacan is further inland from the coast. ==See== * {{see | name=Sulvec Watchtower | alt=Baluarte | url= | email= | address=Manila North Road, Sulvec | lat=17.446731 | long=120.441376 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=The remains of a Spanish-era watchtower and fortifications meant to guard against pirates and foreign invaders from the South China Sea. The site was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 2015. }} * {{see | name=Narvacan Church | alt=Saint Lucy Church | url= | email= | address=Narvacan Park, Santa Lucia | lat=17.418670 | long=120.476400 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=Narvacan's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in the Baroque style. }} * {{see | name=Paraiso ni Juan | alt= | url= | email= | address=Sulvec | lat=17.445956 | long=120.433096 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=Meaning "Juan's Paradise", it is a grotto built on top of a protruding rock off Sulvec Beach, itself a popular swimming spot, marking the spot where the Spanish conquistadores who first arrived in Narvacan were shipwrecked. It is a picturesque venue for sunsets, but the site itself is only accessible during low tide. }} * {{see | name=Mount Noah | alt= | url= | email= | address=Bantay Abot | lat=17.434593 | long=120.454334 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=A towering hill with views over Sulvec Cove, the Cordillera Mountains and downtown Narvacan. }} * {{see | name=Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=17.46464 | long=120.43510 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2020-10-08 | content=A {{convert|1316|ha}} ridge that is popular among hikers and motorists for the dramatic coastal views along Manila North Road. While most of the park is located in [[Santa]], its southern tip lies at Barangay Sulvec in Narvacan. }} * {{see | name=Tangadan Tunnel | alt= | url= | email= | address=Ilocos Sur-Abra Road, Ambulogan | lat=17.494743 | long=120.508136 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=A road tunnel cut through a stretch of the Cordillera Mountains to bypass the narrow treacherous stretch of the Abra River Gorge. The tunnel marks the approximate boundary between Ilocos Sur and Abra provinces and has rest stops on the Ilocos Sur side. }} ==Do== * {{do | name=Narvacan Tobacco Farmer's Tourism Park & Commercial Complex | alt= | url= | email= | address=Manila North Road, San Antonio | lat=17.409971 | long=120.475095 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content=A sprawling mixed-use commercial and tourism complex featuring a farmers' market, civic monuments, a dancing fountain, and a replica of the shipwrecked vessel carrying the Spanish conquerors of Narvacan. }} ==Buy== * {{buy | name=Narvacan Mall | alt= | url= | email= | address=Manila North Road, Margaay | lat=17.426522 | long=120.473747 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Narvacan Public Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Old National Highway, San Jose | lat=17.418479 | long=120.475532 | directions= | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content= }} * {{buy | name=Narvacan Farmers Market | alt= | url= | email= | address=Manila North Road, San Antonio | lat=17.410603 | long=120.475083 | directions=inside Narvacan Tobacco Farmer's Tourism Park & Commercial Complex | phone= | tollfree= | hours= | price= | lastedit=2026-05-19 | content= }} ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ==Connect== ==Go next== {{routebox |placename=Narvacan | image1=N2 (Philippines).svg | imagesize1=22 | directionl1=N | majorl1=[[Vigan]] | minorl1=[[Santa]] | directionr1=S | majorr1=[[Candon]] | minorr1=[[Santa Maria (Ilocos Sur)|Santa Maria]] | link1= | caption1= | image2=N204 (Philippines).svg | imagesize2=22 | directionl2=W | majorl2=END | minorl2= | directionr2=E | majorr2=[[Bangued]] | minorr2=[[San Quintin]] | link2= | caption2= }} {{IsPartOf|Ilocos Sur}} {{outlinecity}} {{geo|17.419167|120.475556|zoom=13}} ej7mhbcc2ge35fgyk043a1i7qzxln9q 0 218028 5289174 5285595 2026-06-07T18:25:02Z Mrkstvns 144844 country 5289174 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|Pagebanner default.jpg}} '''Nam Et - Phou Louey National Park''' is in [[Laos]]. ==Understand== ===History=== Nam Et–Phou Louey National Park was established in 1993 as part of Laos’ network of National Biodiversity Conservation Areas, aimed at protecting some of the country’s last intact forest ecosystems. The region has long been sparsely populated, with ethnic communities such as the Khmu and Hmong relying on subsistence agriculture and forest resources. In the early 2000s, the park became a flagship site for '''community-based conservation''', introducing innovative programs where local villages benefit directly from tourism and wildlife protection. One well-known initiative is the “'''ecotourism for conservation'''” model, where wildlife sightings during tours generate financial rewards for nearby villages—creating incentives to reduce hunting and protect biodiversity. ===Landscape=== The park lies within the '''Annamite Mountain Range''', characterised by rugged, forested terrain, steep valleys, and remote ridgelines. Elevations range from lowland river valleys to over 2,000 metres at Phou Louey (“Forever Mountain”), one of the highest peaks in northern Laos. Rivers such as the '''Nam Et''' and '''Nam Nern''' cut through the landscape, creating vital wildlife corridors and supporting local livelihoods. Much of the park remains difficult to access, which has helped preserve its wilderness character. ===Flora and fauna=== Nam Et–Phou Louey protects one of Southeast Asia’s richest biodiversity areas. Its forests include a mix of evergreen, semi-evergreen, and montane vegetation, with dense canopies, bamboo stands, and a wide variety of medicinal and hardwood plant species. The park is known for its wildlife, including: * Clouded leopards and Asiatic black bears * Dhole (Asian wild dogs) * Sambar deer and muntjac * Civets, loris, and other nocturnal mammals * Over 300 species of birds, including hornbills Although the '''Indochinese tiger''' once roamed here, it is now believed to be locally extinct. Conservation efforts continue to focus on protecting remaining predators and restoring ecological balance. ===Climate=== The park experiences a '''tropical monsoon climate''' with two main seasons: * '''Wet season (May–October):''' Heavy rains, lush vegetation, and more difficult travel conditions. Trails can be muddy and rivers swollen. * '''Dry season (November–April):''' Cooler temperatures, especially at higher elevations, and the best time for trekking and wildlife viewing. Nights can be surprisingly cold in the mountains. Temperatures vary with altitude but generally range from around 10°C in cooler highland nights to over 30°C in lowland areas during the hottest months. ==Get in== The main gateway is the town of '''Viengthong''', accessible by road from: * '''Luang Prabang''' (approx. 8–10 hours) * '''Sam Neua''' (Houaphanh’s provincial capital, 3–4 hours) Road conditions can be rough, especially in the wet season. Public buses and private minivans operate, but many travellers arrange transport through tour operators. ==Fees and permits== Entry to the park is only permitted through '''official guided tours''' organised by the park authorities. Independent trekking is not allowed. ==Get around== ==See== Nam Nern Night Safari The park’s signature experience. Visitors travel by longboat along the Nam Nern River at dusk, drifting silently while guides spotlight wildlife. Sightings may include sambar deer, civets, loris, and owls. The experience emphasizes quiet observation and conservation awareness. ==Do== * '''Multi-day trekking''': Guided hikes through remote forest areas with overnight stays in villages or ranger camps. * '''Wildlife tracking tours''': Learn about conservation efforts, camera traps, and species monitoring. * '''Cultural experiences''': Visit ethnic minority communities such as the Khmu and Hmong, gaining insight into traditional lifestyles. ==Buy== ==Eat== ==Drink== ==Sleep== ===Lodging=== ===Camping=== ===Backcountry=== ==Stay safe== ==Go next== {{IsPartOf|Central Laos}} {{outlinepark}} {{geo|20|103.3}} k6svr2ql9zcbxxljyzfkrsspnrzxuop 0 218104 5289358 5288423 2026-06-08T08:34:04Z Waysi32 2418585 Added usable itinerary 5289358 wikitext text/x-wiki {{pagebanner|El Anillo de Picos pagebanner.jpg}} '''El Anillo de Picos''' (the Ring of Peaks) is a demanding hut-to-hut hiking circuit in [[Spain]]’s [[Picos de Europa]] National Park. It links mountain refuges across the park’s limestone massifs and crosses [[Asturias]], [[Cantabria]] and [[Castile and León]]. The route is for hikers on foot; bicycles, luggage carts and motorized transport are not practical on the mountain sections. There are three main ways to hike the Anillo. Anillo Vindio is the shorter western-massif circuit. Anillo Extrem continues through the western and central massifs. Anillo Tres Macizos is the full ring, crossing the western Cornión, central Urrieles and eastern Ándara massifs. This itinerary describes the full Tres Macizos route, with the Vindio and Extrem described as alternative branches where they leave the main line. The full loop is usually walked in 7–9 days. It is roughly 110–115 km long, with about 9 000 m of cumulative ascent. Poncebos is a convenient starting point because it has road access and seasonal bus connections from Arenas de Cabrales. ==Understand== [[File:Picu Urriellu - Mirador.jpg|thumb|Picu Urriellu, one of the landmark peaks of the Anillo de Picos route.]] The Picos de Europa are the westernmost limestone mountains of the Cantabrian range. Their terrain changes quickly from green valleys to pale limestone ridges, deep gorges, sinkholes, scree slopes and alpine meadows. The route passes some of the park’s best-known landscapes, including the Cares Gorge and the base of Picu Urriellu, also called Naranjo de Bulnes. The Anillo follows old shepherd paths, mountain tracks, mining routes and mountaineering approaches. It links a chain of mountain refuges, allowing hikers to spend several days high in the national park without descending to valley accommodation every night. The full Tres Macizos route is for experienced mountain hikers. Expect long days, steep descents, loose rock, exposed traverses, awkward limestone and navigation in fog. Some sections are marked with cairns or paint, but the route is not consistently waymarked. In bad weather, route-finding can become serious. The shorter variants are best understood as branches of the same network: * '''Anillo Vindio''' – the western-massif circuit. It normally uses Vega de Ario, Vegarredonda and Vegabaño, then returns by the Valdeón and Cares side instead of continuing into the central massif. * '''Anillo Extrem''' – the western and central massifs. It continues through Collado Jermoso, Cabaña Verónica and Urriellu, but skips the eastern Ándara loop. * '''Anillo Tres Macizos''' – the full route. It includes the Vindio and Extrem terrain, then adds the eastern Ándara massif. ==Prepare== No hiking permit is normally needed, but hut reservations are strongly recommended and often essential in summer. Book well in advance, especially for July, August and weekends. The refuges are simple mountain shelters, not hotels. Expect shared dormitories, fixed meal times, limited electricity, limited water and basic facilities. Carry a detailed mountain map, compass and offline GPX track. Do not rely on mobile coverage. A power bank is useful because charging opportunities in refuges may be limited. You must carry your own backpack. Recommended equipment includes waterproof clothing, warm layers, sun protection, broken-in hiking boots, trekking poles, headlamp, first-aid kit, blister care, emergency blanket, water purification, sleeping-bag liner, earplugs and cash. Early or late in the season, snow may require alpine equipment and experience. Hikers without high-mountain experience should consider hiring a guide or choosing the Vindio route instead of the full Tres Macizos circuit. ===Eat=== Most staffed refuges offer dinner, breakfast and packed lunches. Dinner is usually simple but filling. Breakfast is generally basic. Order packed lunches when you arrive at the hut, not on the morning of departure. There are limited chances to resupply in villages such as Bulnes, Sotres, Caín and Posada de Valdeón. Larger towns such as Arenas de Cabrales, Cangas de Onís and Potes have more shops, restaurants and gear services. If you sleep in staffed refuges, a stove is usually unnecessary. If you camp or use unstaffed shelters, carry food and cooking equipment. ===Drink=== Water is a major planning issue. The Picos are limestone mountains, and water often disappears underground. Reliable water is usually found at refuges and in villages, but not always between them. Fill up every morning. Carry enough for the whole stage, especially in hot weather. Some springs may be available, but they can be seasonal or dry. Treat wild water with a filter, tablets or boiling. Use hut water sparingly. Summer droughts and winter freezing can restrict supplies. ===Sleep=== The Anillo is built around mountain refuges. Staffed refuges generally provide a bunk, blankets, dinner and breakfast. Bring a sleeping-bag liner. Showers may be absent or limited, and electricity may come from solar panels or generators. Commonly used refuges include Vega de Ario, Vegarredonda, Vegabaño, Collado Jermoso, Cabaña Verónica, Casetón de Ándara, Vega de Urriellu, Jou de los Cabrones and La Terenosa. Cabaña Verónica and Jou de los Cabrones are especially small and remote. Wild camping is restricted. Ask the nearest refuge warden where camping is allowed. Do not assume that you can pitch a tent beside every hut. Valley towns have official campsites. ===Climate=== The best season is usually June to September. July and August are busiest and can be hot in the valleys. High passes can still be cold. June and September are quieter, but snow, storms and sudden weather changes are more likely. Snow can linger in shaded couloirs into early summer. The first autumn snow can arrive in September. Weather changes fast. Fog, locally called ''encainada'', can reduce visibility to almost nothing. Rain makes limestone slippery. Thunderstorms are dangerous on exposed ridges. Check forecasts and ask refuge wardens for current conditions. ===Environment=== The route lies in a protected national park. Stay on paths where possible. Avoid shortcuts. Do not disturb wildlife. Chamois, raptors and other animals are commonly seen. Carry out all rubbish. Refuges do not have ordinary waste collection, and supplies often arrive by helicopter, mule, 4×4 or on foot. Use water and electricity sparingly. Do not pick flowers, light fires or leave food waste. Dogs must be controlled and may be prohibited in some protected areas. Clean mud and seeds from boots and poles before arriving if you have hiked in other regions. ==Get in== Poncebos is the most common starting point. It is reached by road from Arenas de Cabrales. In high season, private car access and parking around Poncebos may be restricted or crowded. A shuttle bus usually connects Arenas de Cabrales, the Ovar car park, Poncebos, Tielve and Sotres. Check current schedules before travelling. By public transport, long-distance buses reach Cangas de Onís, Arriondas, Arenas de Cabrales, Unquera and Potes from larger cities such as Oviedo, Santander and Bilbao. Local buses and taxis then connect to trailheads. Services are seasonal and infrequent. By car, Arenas de Cabrales is the main gateway for Poncebos and the Cares Gorge. Potes and Fuente Dé are useful for the southern and Cantabrian side of the park. Posada de Valdeón and Caín are useful for the León side. Roads are narrow, and parking may be regulated. The nearest airports are Asturias, Santander and Bilbao. Santander also has ferry connections from the United Kingdom. Trains are useful for reaching northern Spain, but the last leg into the Picos usually requires bus, taxi or car. ==Walk== The loop can be walked in either direction and from several access points. The stages below start and finish in Poncebos. Distances and times are approximate. Strong hikers may combine some stages, while many walkers should add rest or contingency days. {{mapframe|zoom=10}} {{mapshape|type=geoline|wikidata=Q140068766|stroke=#000000|stroke-width=3|title=El Anillo de Picos}} {{RouteSection|name=Poncebos to Vega de Ario|length=14 km|duration=8–10 hr|role=main}} From Poncebos, follow the Cares Gorge route at first, then climb steeply toward the western massif by the Canal de Trea or another chosen approach. The ascent is long and exposed to heat. The path eventually reaches the high pastures around Vega de Ario, with wide views toward the central massif. A side trip to Pico Jultayu gives a spectacular view over the Cares Gorge. Do it only if you have enough time, energy and visibility. * {{listing|type=see | name=Ruta del Cares | lat=43.2420 | long=-4.8250 | content=Famous gorge path between Poncebos and Caín. The Anillo uses or crosses this corridor on several variants. Check for closures after rockfall, storms or wildfire. }} * {{sleep | name=Refugio Vega de Ario | alt=Refugio Marqués de Villaviciosa | url=https://www.refugiovegadeario.es/ | email=info@refugiovegadeario.es | address= | lat=43.2076 | long=-4.9652 | directions=on the Vega de Ario meadow in the western massif | phone=+34 656 843 095 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season and board | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Staffed mountain refuge at about 1 630 m. Dormitory accommodation, meals, drinks, blankets and nearby water. Reserve ahead, especially in summer. }} * {{listing|type=view | name=Pico Jultayu viewpoint | lat=43.1997 | long=-4.9785 | content=Optional summit viewpoint above the Cares Gorge. The drop is severe. Avoid in fog, storms or high wind. }} {{RouteSection|name=Vega de Ario to Vegarredonda|length=15.5 km|duration=7–9 hr|role=main}} This stage traverses rough karst terrain in the western massif. Cairns and painted marks may guide the way, but there can be no clear path for long stretches. Expect limestone pavement, small cols, pastures and scree. In poor visibility, the route can be confusing. A safer low-visibility alternative may be to descend toward the Covadonga Lakes and approach Vegarredonda by the normal route. * {{sleep | name=Refugio Vegarredonda | alt= | url=https://www.refugiovegarredonda.com/ | email= | address= | lat=43.2344048331 | long=-4.9928652058 | directions=in the western massif above the Covadonga Lakes | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season and board | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-06-05 | content=Staffed refuge at about 1 470 m. Dormitory accommodation and meals are available in season. Camping nearby may be restricted or forbidden; ask the warden. }} * {{listing | type = view | name = Mirador de Ordiales | lat = 43.22418433 | long = -5.0121243457 | content = Classic viewpoint above the western massif. Possible as a side trip from Vegarredonda if weather and time allow. | lastedit = 2026-06-05 }} * {{listing|type=go | name=Covadonga Lakes | wikidata=Q2477016 | content=Possible bad-weather escape or access point below Vegarredonda. Road access is regulated in busy periods. }} {{RouteSection|name=Vegarredonda to Vegabaño|length=16.8 km|duration=8–10 hr|role=main}} The route crosses more high limestone before descending toward the greener León side of the park. Depending on the variant, it may pass near Fuente Prieta and Vega Huerta before dropping through beech forest and shepherd country. The contrast between bare limestone and woodland is one of the pleasures of the western massif. Carry enough water from Vegarredonda because reliable sources are limited. * {{drink | name=Fuente Prieta | alt= | url= | email= | address= | lat=43.226336 | long=-4.893009 | directions=on some variants between Vegarredonda and Vegabaño | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | price= | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-06-05 | content=Seasonal spring sometimes used by hikers. Do not rely on it in dry periods. Treat water if unsure. }} * {{sleep | name=Refugio Vegabaño | alt= | url=https://www.refugiopicos.com/ | email= | address= | lat=43.1692243719 | long=-5.008815911 | directions=in a beech-forest clearing above Soto de Sajambre | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season and board | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-06-05 | content=Staffed refuge at about 1 432 m. Meals and dormitory accommodation are available in season. The woodland setting contrasts with the bare limestone above. }} * {{listing|type=city | name=Soto de Sajambre | wikidata=Q6132661 | content=Small León-side village below Vegabaño. Possible access or exit point by road. }} {{RouteSection|name=Anillo Vindio variant: Vegabaño to Poncebos via Valdeón and the Cares|length=25 km|duration=8–10 hr|role=alternative}} This branch is the usual way to finish the shorter Anillo Vindio. Instead of climbing from Vegabaño into the central massif, descend toward the Valdeón side, continue to Caín, and return through the Cares Gorge to Poncebos. This keeps the route mostly in the western massif. It is still a serious hike, but it avoids the high central-massif terrain around Collado Jermoso, Cabaña Verónica, Urriellu and Cabrones. * {{listing|type=city | name=Posada de Valdeón | wikidata=Q1635220 | content=Valley village with accommodation and food. Useful for leaving the route, resting, or continuing toward Caín and the Cares Gorge. }} * {{listing|type=city | name=Caín | wikidata=Q17624711 | content=Village at the southern end of the Cares Gorge. Food, drinks and accommodation may be available in season. }} {{RouteSection|name=Vegabaño to Collado Jermoso|length=19.2 km|duration=9–11 hr|role=main}} This is one of the hardest stages. The route leaves the forest, descends toward the Valdeón area, then climbs into the central massif. It may pass Cordiñanes and the cliff-cut path of La Rienda before reaching Vega de Asotín and the steep ground below Collado Jermoso. Start early. Avoid thunderstorms. Do not underestimate the final climb. * {{listing|type=city | name=Cordiñanes | wikidata=Q154883 | content=Small village used on some approaches to Collado Jermoso. Possible exit point to the Valdeón road. }} * {{sleep | name=Refugio Collado Jermoso | alt=Refugio Diego Mella | url=https://www.colladojermoso.com/ | email= | address= | lat= 43.17294494 | long= -4.8690937812 | directions=on Collado Jermoso in the central massif | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season and board | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Remote staffed refuge at about 2 064 m. Famous for sunsets and high‑mountain views. Access involves steep and exposed terrain. Reserve ahead. }} {{RouteSection|name=Collado Jermoso to Cabaña Verónica|length=5 km|duration=3–4 hr|role=main}} This is a short but high and rocky stage. From Collado Jermoso, cross the Colladinas and high limestone terrain toward the Liordes and Horcados Rojos area, with the Fuente Dé cable car providing a possible access or exit point nearby. The landscape becomes increasingly barren and lunar. Cabaña Verónica is one of the most unusual shelters in the Picos. Its size, altitude and exposure make it a serious place to depend on in bad weather. * {{sleep | name=Cabaña Verónica | alt= | url=https://elanillodepicos.com/shelter-cabana-veronica/ | email= | address= | wikidata=Q3393457 | directions=near Horcados Rojos in the central massif | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season | lastedit= | content=Tiny high refuge at about 2 325 m. Very limited bunks, limited water and basic facilities. Reservations are essential. }} * {{listing|type=see | name=Horcados Rojos | lat=43.1850 | long=-4.8260 | content=High pass and optional summit area with broad views across the central massif. Attempt side trips only in stable weather. }} {{RouteSection|name=Anillo Extrem variant: Cabaña Verónica to Poncebos via Urriellu|length=25 km|duration=10–13 hr|role=alternative}} This branch is the usual way to turn the route into the Anillo Extrem. Instead of continuing east to Casetón de Ándara, cross the central massif toward Urriellu and descend to Bulnes and Poncebos. This gives a western‑and‑central‑massif circuit. It includes the hard high terrain of the central massif but skips the eastern Ándara stage. * {{sleep | name=Refugio Vega de Urriellu | alt=Refugio de Urriellu | url=https://www.refugiodeurriellu.com/ | email= | address= | lat=43.2010 | long=-4.8160 | directions=below Picu Urriellu / Naranjo de Bulnes | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season and board | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Large and popular staffed refuge at about 1 960 m. Busy with climbers and hikers in summer. Reserve early. }} * {{listing|type=see | name=Picu Urriellu | alt=Naranjo de Bulnes | wikidata=Q2636482 | content=Iconic limestone monolith and famous climbing objective. Hikers can admire it from the refuge area. Climbing requires technical skills and equipment. }} * {{listing|type=city | name=Bulnes | wikidata=Q1004663 | content=Small roadless mountain village with bars, simple accommodation and funicular access to Poncebos. }} {{RouteSection|name=Cabaña Verónica to Casetón de Ándara|length=20 km|duration=8–10 hr|role=main}} This is the stage that turns the Extrem into the full Tres Macizos route. Descend from the high central massif toward the Áliva meadows, then cross toward the eastern massif. The route mixes stony tracks, old mining paths and open pasture before climbing into Ándara. It is long, and water can be a problem. Carry enough from the morning and check with the warden before leaving Cabaña Verónica. * {{listing|type=see | name=Puertos de Áliva | wikidata=Q6172685 | content=Open high pastures between the central and eastern massifs. A welcome contrast after the bare limestone around Cabaña Verónica. }} * {{listing|type=city | name=Sotres | wikidata=Q2037537 | content=High mountain village with bars, restaurants and limited accommodation. Useful for food, drinks, emergency exit or joining the Anillo by road. }} * {{sleep | name=Refugio Casetón de Ándara | alt=Casetón de Andara | url=https://elanillodepicos.com/shelter-caseton-de-andara/ | email= | address= | lat=43.2139836958 | long=-4.7121549523 | directions=in the eastern Ándara massif, near old mining remains | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season and board | wikidata= | lastedit=2026-06-05 | content=Staffed refuge at about 1 725 m in a former mining area. Dormitory accommodation, meals and drinks are available in season. }} {{RouteSection|name=Casetón de Ándara to Vega de Urriellu|length=15 km|duration=7–9 hr|role=main}} Leave Ándara and cross toward the Cabrales side of the park. Depending on the route, the stage may pass near Sotres or Collado de Pandébano before climbing toward Vega de Urriellu. The final approach gives dramatic views of Picu Urriellu. Expect more people on this section, especially in summer. * {{listing|type=city | name=Sotres | wikidata=Q2037537 | content=Practical resupply, meal and exit point between Ándara and the Cabrales side of the park. }} * {{listing|type=see | name=Collado de Pandébano | lat=43.2270 | long=-4.7870 | content=Important pass on approaches between Sotres, Bulnes, La Terenosa and Urriellu. Parking and access may be regulated. }} * {{sleep | name=Refugio Vega de Urriellu | alt=Refugio de Urriellu | url=https://www.refugiodeurriellu.com/ | email= | address= | lat=43.2010 | long=-4.8160 | directions=below Picu Urriellu / Naranjo de Bulnes | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season and board | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Large staffed refuge at about 1 960 m. A key stop for Anillo hikers and climbers on Picu Urriellu. }} * {{listing|type=see | name=Picu Urriellu | alt=Naranjo de Bulnes | wikidata=Q2636482 | content=The most famous peak in the Picos de Europa. The hiking route reaches its base, not the summit. }} {{RouteSection|name=Vega de Urriellu to Jou de los Cabrones|length=6 km|duration=3–4 hr|role=main}} This shorter stage crosses a high, rough and remote part of the central massif. The route climbs into a pale limestone landscape of sinkholes, chimneys and narrow passages before dropping to Jou de los Cabrones. Although short, it is not easy. Fog can make route-finding difficult, and the terrain is sharp and awkward. * {{sleep | name=Refugio Jou de los Cabrones | alt=Refugio José Ramón Lueje | url=https://www.refugiocabrones.com/ | email= | address= | lat=43.2148 | long=-4.8332 | directions=in Jou de los Cabrones, below Torre Cerredo and Cabrones | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season and board | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Remote staffed refuge at about 2 100 m in a dramatic limestone hollow. Small, basic and exposed to weather. Reserve ahead. }} * {{listing|type=see | name=Torre Cerredo views | lat=43.2150 | long=-4.8350 | content=The area around Jou de los Cabrones has views toward Torre Cerredo, the highest summit of the Picos de Europa. Summit attempts are mountaineering objectives. }} {{RouteSection|name=Jou de los Cabrones to Poncebos|length=12 km|duration=6–7 hr|role=main}} Descend steeply via the Canal de Amuesa toward Bulnes. This is hard on knees and requires concentration. From Bulnes, continue on foot through the Canal del Texu to Poncebos or take Funicular de Bulnes, which linkes Poncebos to Bulnes. If you arrive late or want to split the descent, La Terenosa can be used as an intermediate stop depending on your route. * {{listing|type=city | name=Bulnes | wikidata=Q1004663 | content=Small roadless mountain village with bars, simple accommodation and funicular access to Poncebos. A practical rest stop before the final descent. }} * {{sleep | name=Refugio La Terenosa | alt=Refugio de la Terenosa | url=https://elanillodepicos.com/shelter-la-terenosa/ | email= | address= | lat=43.2215 | long=-4.8078 | directions=above Bulnes, on the approach between Pandébano and Urriellu | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=varies by season | wikidata= | lastedit= | content=Small mountain refuge near Bulnes. Useful as an extra night if descending late or splitting the Urriellu–Poncebos section. }} ==Stay safe== This is a serious mountain route. Do not judge its difficulty by distance alone. Daily ascent, rough limestone, heat, fog and exposure make progress slow. Check current conditions with refuges and the national park before starting. Rockfalls, wildfire damage, snowfields or storms can close or make sections unsafe. The Cares Gorge and high central-massif routes are especially vulnerable to weather and rockfall. Carry enough water for each day. Dehydration is common in hot weather, and there may be no refill point between refuges. Treat natural water. Do not walk high stages in thunderstorms or dense fog. If weather deteriorates, stay at the refuge or descend to a valley if safe. Possible exits include Poncebos, Sotres, Valdeón, Liébana, Sajambre and Cabrales. Emergency number in Spain is {{phone|112}}. Refuge wardens can help with weather information, route advice and emergency communication. Tell someone your itinerary and expected arrival time each day. ==Go next== After finishing at Poncebos, return to Arenas de Cabrales by shuttle bus, taxi or car. Arenas has accommodation, restaurants and transport connections toward Cangas de Onís, Oviedo and Santander. Cangas de Onís is a good base for visiting Covadonga and the lakes. Potes and Fuente Dé give access to the Liébana side of the park. Nearby hiking options include the Covadonga Lakes circuit, the Ruta del Cares as a day walk, the Fuente Dé cable car and Horcados Rojos area, or shorter day hikes from Sotres and Bulnes. 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